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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-03-25-80-Regular MeetingI MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MARCH 25, 1980 T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S SUBJECT: ACTION: Removal of Items from Consent Calendar Rejection of Legal Claims: Ref. #462, #465 & #466 Approved S.S. Proj. #346, Slurry Seal - FY 1979-80: Specifications & authority to advertise Approved General Warrants: #181906 - 182190 #206786 - 206829 Approved Tract Map #30904, Lexington at Brookshire: Accept improvements Approved Minutes, Regular Meeting March 11, 1980 Approved as corrected Request for Reactivation of Tax Impact Study Committee to study effects of Proposition 9 Request for Arbitration Board to hear tenant grievances Staff to contact committee members Staff to contact tenants & landlords assns. & Ed. Realtors & report back next meeting Presentation to Assemblvman Bruce Young Ordinance #616, amending Zoning Map adopted by Sec. 9106.06 DMC (Zone Change #150) Adopted Ordinance #614, amending Zoning Map adopted by Sec. 9106.06 DMC (Zone Change #151) Adopted Ordinance #615, amending Zoning Map adopted by sec. 9106.06 DMC (Zone Change #152) Adopted Resolution #3778, Apprvg. Revised Program Suppl. #3 & #4 of City/State Agmt. #07-5334 f/corst. of Street Imprvmts.,-.SOS Roads Act Adopted Resolution #3779, Ordering canvass of Gen. Mun. Election held 8th day of April, 1980, to be made by City Clerk Adopted Resolution #3780, Granting Zone Variance #93 (9262 Firestone Bl.) Adopted Resolution #3781, Opposing State AB #2257 re Restriction of Intra-Agency Use of Tar. Increment Funds outside of Proj. Areas from which such funds are generated Adopted CC #459, Misc. Repairs: Waive irregularity in bid Approved Award to Frontier Concrete Const. Co. Approved Auth. addition of 1-site & transf. funds Approved Auth, filing of Appl. for Art. 4.5 Elderly & Handicapped Transit Funding for 80-81 Approved Auth. staff to commit City as potential member of Independent Cities Risk Managemt. Authority, subj. to conditions Approved Report on Appeal for Vending Machine Violation Citation Withdrawn from Agenda PAGE NO. 1 1 1 1 1 Z 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL MINUTES, MARCH 25, 1980 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT: ACTION: PAGE NO Downey Theatre Assn. Lease Agmt.: Accept recommendations to waive $10,000 balance of performance bond (security deposit) due City 1/l/80 for remainder of fiscal year to 6/30/80 & declare Lease Agmt. not to he in default Approved 5 Agmt. w/Martin J. Mayer as City Prosecutor: Approved subject to signature Auth. Mayor to execute of City Attorney 5 Well site property on Telegraph Rd. declared as surplus Staff to advertise for bids 5 Petition re water line replacement on Budgeted item; staff proceeding Kingbee St. & Rives Ave. w/water line replacement 5 Auth. staff to process appropriate zone changes in Subarea C & rezoning of parcels in Subarea B in accord w/adopted Redevelopment Plan Approved 5 Proposal of Marmac's Rio Hondo Food Service to sublease its Lease Agmt. at Granted if meets approval of Rio Hondo Golf Course to Louise Forsythe Recreation Comm. & City Attorney 6 Discussion re proposed Building Imprvmts. City Manager to check re possible in Police Department use of Redevelopment offices when vacated 6 Request of Downey Savings & Loan for exchange of property adjacent to Dennis Staff to advertise property the Menace Park for zone change 6 Discussion re appointment to fill vacancy at Downey Municipal Court 6 Health & Environmental Sanitation Comm. in need of addl. assignments Referred to staff 6 Discussion re Council Spending of Public Funds in Excess of Regular Expenses & return of advanced funds when meetings not attended 7 Mr. Whittington comments re Hospital Budget, _ Candidates Night, & property adjacent to Hospital 7 Meeting adjourned to 4:30 p.m., March 31, 1980 7 Page 2 of 2 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MARCH 25, 1980 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., March 25, 1980, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Kenneth J. Miller presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: Milton R. Mackaig _ Theodore H. Jackman Mayor Pro Tem Lyell W. Swearingen William L. Greene Kenneth J. Miller Mayor ALSO PRESENT: Charles W. Thompson, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney Howard F. Stup, Director of Community Development William A. Ralph, Director of Public Works Ronald W. Leege, Director of Finance John T. Neavill, Director of Parks & Recreation Don Davis, Fire Chief William A. Goggin, City Planner Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer Pete Stone, Captain, Police Department Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Timothy R. Smith, Downey Church of the Nazarene. The Flag Salute was led by Councilman Swearingen. REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR Agenda Item VIII-A, Minutes of Regular Meeting March 11, 1980, was removed from the Consent Calendar. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by the following vote to approve the Remainder of the Consent Calendar: ection of Lecral Claims: Ref. #462 , Anna Pavano. S.S. Project #346, Slurry Seal - Fiscal Year 1979-80: Specifications and authority to advertise for bids (Account #26-16218 & #10-45428). General Warrants: #181906 - 182190; #206786 - 206829: $595,497.19. Tract Mao #30904, Lexington Road at Brookshire Avenue: Accept the improve- ments constructed. AYES: 5 Council Members: Mackaig, Jackman, Swearingen, Greene, Miller Minutes, Regular Meeting of March 11, 1980 Referring to Page 10 of the Minutes, fourth paragraph regarding Status of Retroactive Utility Users Tax, Mayor Miller said the paragraph should read: "Mayor Miller stated Mr. Sorensen has indicated he is having a meeting with the County Counsel next Friday regarding the Status of Retroactive Property Tax due the City because of the effect of Paragraph d, Section 96, of AB-S." It was moved by Councilman Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and so ordered to approve the Minutes, Regular Meeting March 11, 1980, as corrected. ORAL CO14MUNICATI0NS (Items not on Agenda) Mr. Joel Lubin, 7820 Allengrove, Vice Chairman of the Downey Impact Study Committee, recommended the Committee call a meeting to discuss Proposition 9. The first meeting would determine whether further meetings are worthwhile and to possi- bly conduct a careful analysis similar to the Utility Users Tax and Property Tax with respect to actual impact on 'the City and taxpayers if Proposition 9 passed or failed. Council Minutes 3/25/80 -1- ;ir. Thompson stated the information received regarding Proposition 9 has not been clear enough to make judgements. He noted the Committee was originally established to make an analysis as a comparison between the Utility Users Tax and Property Tax and the impact on various classes of voters. If the Council wishes to broaden the scope of the Committee it should indicate what the function will be Mr. Lubin said there were approximately 15 members on the Committee, including Councilmen Jackman and Miller. He indicated there may be some State Income Tax data available from the Tax Franchise Board for 1978, and from that, the Committee might he able to determine the impact from the taxpayers' point of view. Mavor Miller asked Mr. Thompson to check and see how many Committee members are still in the City and whether they would be willing to serve on a reactivation of the Committee. He also asked that this be done by the March 31st Adjourned Meeting. There being no objections, it was so ordered. Sharon Hawkins, 8101 Leeds Street, mentioned she has previously addressed the Council regarding tenant rights, and she indicated she has now been asked to relo- cate and vacate the premises so remodeling can begin on the assessment district project. She pointed out that out of the five tenants at this location, only she and another tenant who also addressed the Council in the past have been asked to relocate at this time. She urged the Council to enact some type of ordinance so people will come forth and state their problems. Everyone she knows who has come forward and voiced complaints have been asked to vacate their premises. Mr. Sorensen commented on court decisions which have upheld a number of rent control ordinances and said there have also been ordinances tested which have been declared to be invalid because of the implementation provisions contained therein. The Council should first determine the kind of ordinance it wants so that it can be drafted, although there would probably be a test case to determine whether that drafting is successful in order to overcome objections posed by the court. Mayor Miller does not favor an ordinance that would intrude on the rights of either of the parties. Councilman Mackaig suggested perhaps staff could come back with recommenda- tions for establishing an arbitration board and what the guidelines would be so that people can come and air their grievances without fear of eviction. Councilman Greene mentioned this is a matter the new Council will not be able to back away from, and he favors an arbitration board that will have the time to listen to the tenants' problems and treat them properly. Councilman Swearingen said he cannot concur with an arbitration board because there is nothing the board can do. Councilman Jackman commented it is wrong for the Council or any other govern- ment body to get involved in this, and he suggested possibly the Board of Realtors could contact the Tenants Association and Landlords Association to form an arbitration board or advisory committee. There being no objections, staff was asked to contact the different groups suggesting the Council wishes them to form an arbitration board and then provide information to the Council. The City Manager will report back next meeting. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Miller and Councilman Jackman presented recognition to Assemblyman Bruce Young for his help in achieving Tax Equity for the City of Downey. Mayor Miller commented that the tax equity received through Assemblyman Young's efforts this year through paragraph d in AB-8 and the benefits it will provide will be in excess of $500,000 of an increased share of Property Taxes people will pay. It could also mean $250,000-$300,000 retroactive this last year. Assemblyman Young indicated the real credit should go to Mayor Miller, because it was through his efforts the inequities were discovered. ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO. 616 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9106.06 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 335, ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 150) (7429 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD) Council Minutes 3/25/80 -2- The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig and seconded by Councilman Jackman towaivefurther reading. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Ordinance No. 616. ORDINANCE NO. 614 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9106.06 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 336, ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 151) (7915 FLORENCE AVENUE) The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig and seconded by Councilman Jackman to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Ordinance No. 614. ORDINANCE NO. 615 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9106.06 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 337, ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 152) (10517-21 LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD) The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig and seconded by Councilman Jackman to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Ordinance No. 615. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 3778 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING REVISED PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. 3 AND NO. 4 OF THE CITY DOWNEY/STATE AGREEMENT NO. 07-5334 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS PURSUANT TO THE SAFER OFF -SYSTEM ROADS ACT The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Mackaig to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No. 3778. RESOLUTION NO. 3779 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY. OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 8TH DAY OF APRIL, 1980, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Mackaig to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No. 3779. RESOLUTION NO. 3780 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY GRANTING ZONE VARIANCE NO. 93 (9262 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD) Paragraph 3 in Section 3 was changed to read: "A covenant shall be recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder and a copy filed with the Planning Division stating that on or before the expiration of the five years from the date of this Resolution the sign shall be removed, or within such period of time shall be made to comply with the then existing sign code requirements." The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Greene and seconded by Councilman Mackaig to•waive further reading. Council Minutes 3/25/80 -3- rr. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No. 3780. RESOLUTION NO. 3781 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF D01 EY OPPOSING STATE ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 2257 CONCERNING THE RESTRICTION OF THE INTRA-AGENCY USE OF TAX INCREMENT FUNDS OUTSIDE OF PROJECT AREAS FROM WHICH SUCH FUNDS ARE GENERATED The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig and seconded by Councilman Jackman to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No. 3781. CASH CONTRACTS Cash Contract #459, Miscellaneous Repairs It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and passed by unanimous vote to waive the irregularity in the bid on Cash Contract #459. It was moved by Councilman. Jackman, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and passed by unanimous vote to award Cash Contract #459, in the amount of unit prices bid totaling $26,772.20, to Frontier Concrete Construction Company, the lowest and best bidder. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and passed by unanimous vote to authorize the addition of one site and approve an additional transfer of funds in the amount of $6,900 from Gas Tax Account #26-16217 (Miscellaneous Street Improvement Funds) to Account #26-16223 on Cash Contract #459. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIONS It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and passed by unanimous vote to authorize the filing of an application for Article 4.5 Elderly and Handicapped Transit Funding for the 1980-81 Fiscal Year. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by the following vote to authorize staff to commit the City as a potential member of the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority, subject to the condi- tions set forth. Mr. Thompson explained the difficulty cities had several years ago in obtaining liability insurance coverage and the accelerated costs and that Downey has gone to a self-insurance program with excess coverage under certain limitations. He also commented on the proposal, whereby each city of the joint powers authority would establish a self -insured reserve based on what it has paid out in actual claims on an average over a given number of years. Each city would be permitted to borrow from the reserve fund in order to pay a large loss and repay it without having to go to bonding or heavy borrowing, etc. He outlined the savings Downey has received by way of self -insuring its Workmen's Compensation, hospitalization, and liability insurance. When asked how much is in the reserve fund from the savings for lia- bility insurance, he replied approximately $750,000 at the end of this year. He pointed out that at the time the City went self -insured on its liability insurance, it was intended that the reserve from the savings on premiums would one day pay the average annual losses. Although it is not known how many cities will join the authority, it is anticipated at least five to seven will join, and then it should grow after that. Mr. Sorensen stated Downey will not join until it has seen the final documentation. AYES: 5 Council Members: Mackaig, Jackman, Swearingen, Greene, Miller The Report on Appeal for Vending Machine Violation Citation was withdrawn from the Agenda. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and passed by the following vote to accept the recommendation of staff and Recreation. and Community Services Commission to waive the $10,000 balance of the performance Council Minutes 3/25/80 -4- bond (Security Deposit) due the City on January 1, 1980, for remainder of the -fiscal year to June 30, 1980, and declare the Downey Theatre Association, Inc. Lease Agreement not to be in default. Mr. Neavill stated a meeting has been set next week with representatives of the Theatre Association, Commission, and staff to review in detail the Associa- tion's financial status and composition of its board of directors because the Downev Association of Fine Arts and Southern California Ballet Association are no longer represented on the board. Referring to the Association's request to waive the fire insurance premium, Mayor Miller asked if insurance is now in effect. Mr. Neavill replied yes, all City facilities come under a policy, and the agreement provides the Association would pay a pro rate share for the Theatre. At the end of the year $15,000 would be due for equipment rental. AYES: 5 Council Members: Mackaig, Jackman, Swearingen, Greene, Miller CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Thompson outlined an Agreement with Martin J. Mayer as City Prosecutor, which was prepared at the Council's request and will begin April 21, 1980, con- tinuing until terminated as provided in the Agreement. The Prosecutor would maintain office hours at City Hall for half a day twice a week and be paid $60 per hour for his services. He will provide up to 50 hours court time without any additional charge and be available to staff for prosecution of all City Ordinance violations. Mr. Sorensen said in the agreement where it says, "The Contractor shall not hold himself to be an officer or employee of the City" should be deleted. It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and passed by the following vote to approve the agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute, as amended. Mayor Miller asked when the agreement is given to him for signature that it contain the signature of the City Attorney. AYES: 5 Council Members: Mackaig, Jackman, Swearingen, Greene, Miller Mr. Thompson explained last June the Council declared well site property on Telegraph Road to be surplus property, except the area where the well itself is located and reasonable access to that well site. At the present time, two people have indicated an interest in that property, and staff would like to place the property out for bid as it is no longer needed for municipal purposes. Mr. Thompson then commented on receipt of a petition from people on Kingbee Street and Rives Avenue requesting replacement of a water line. He has been informed by Mr. Ralph that the water line replacement was anticipated and is in the Budget, and Engineering is now proceeding. The water line will be installed soon and the people informed accordingly if no objections from the Council. No objections were stated. Mr. Thompson asked the Council to adjourn this meeting to the same time scheduled for a study session by the Redevelopment Commission. At Mr. Thompson's request, it was moved by Councilman Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and passed by unanimous vote to authorize staff to process appropriate zone changes in Subarea C, the medical areas and contiguous properties, and process rezoning of parcels in Subarea B on Stewart and Gray Road south of Regentview from R-3 to M-1, in accordance with the adopted Redevelopment Plan. Mr. Thompson commented on the proposal of Marmac's Rio Hondo Food Service to sublease its Lease Agreement at the Rio Hondo Golf Course to Ms. Louise Forsythe. It is staff's recommendation to grant approval for the sublease so that Ms. Forsythe can carry on the business under the terms of the lease to its expiration in June, 1984. If there are any subsequent problems with the assignment of lease, the City would then have the ability to go back against the original lessee. It is the parties' wish to place this transfer into escrow by the first of the month. If no objections and if the Recreation and Community Services Commission and City Attorney approve the assignment and the wording, it is recommended the City allow Marmac's to go ahead and enter the assignment into escrow. Council Minutes 3/25/80 -5- It was noted Ms. Forsythe has been managing the business operation at Rio Hondo for Marmac's and also worked for Mr. Stamps prior to that. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by unanimous vote to grant the sublease if it meets approval of the Recreation & Community Services Commission and City Attorney. Captain Pete Stone commented on proposed building improvements to the Police Department, plans for which were submitted to the Council for information. He said the proposed improvements were approved in the 1979-80 Budget and involve building a new communications center to be housed in a different location in the Police Department, as well as to close -in the sheltered walkway and use that for evidence and property storage and enlarging the photography offices, etc. Councilman Greene asked if consideration had been given to using Mr. Tincher's offices for Police Department use once they are vacated and moved to the Community Development offices. Mr. Thompson replied he will look into it. Mr. Thompson stated the Downey Savings & Loan has expressed a desire to trade same amount of property for additional frontage on Lakewood Boulevard at the north- east corner of Lakewood and Gallatin Road. He drew a diagram outlining the proposal and noted there is a difference in value on the two properties. Downey Savings & Loan will pay to the City the difference in value per the appraisal, as well as pay the cost for developing the property next to the park, including extension of the sprinkler system, trees, landscaping, etc. .In order for this to proceed, Mr. Thompson stated, it will be necessary to obtain a zone change, which will have to be advertised. It will then come back to Council for approval and a contract for actual exchange of property. If no objections, staff will proceed. Mrs. Betty Kenley, 9028 Manzanar, raised questions regarding plans for develop- ment of the property, whether Downey Savings & Loan owns the property at the present time, and whether consideration has been given to ingress and egress off Gallatin or Lakewood. Mr. Thompson replied it is his understanding it will be a commercial develop- ment and that there is a long-term lease on the property, which has in excess of 35 years to run. He explained staff has indicated Downey Savings & Loan should contact all bordering residential properties, and Downey Savings & Loan has responded it will do so. As to ingress and egress, he knows of no change on Gallatin, and any change in the median on Lakewood would require negotiations with the State because Lakewood is a State highway. Mr. Thompson indicated that with the Council's approval, staff will go ahead and advertise the property for zone change. There were no objections. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Mackaig commented on the appointment of Judge Frisco as Superior Court Judge in Norwalk, which leaves a seat open on the Downey Municipal Court. He mentioned Commissioner Richard Cumming has been serving the Downey Municipal Court for the past three or four years, and he suggested the Council might send a telegram to Governor Brown recommending the appointment of Mr. Cumming as Municipal Court Judge. Councilman Swearingen supported this suggestion. Councilman Greene, Councilman Jackman, and Mayor Miller did not concur. Councilman Mackaig withdrew his suggestion. Councilman Swearingen mentioned he attended a Health & Environmental Sanitation Committee Meeting, which was short because the Committee did not have anything to discuss. The Committee has asked if the Council could suggest something for them to do. Mr. Thompson said staff will look into this. Mayor Miller referred to his memo to the City Council regarding Council Spending of Public Funds in Excess of Regular Expenses and his suggestion this be discussed in executive session, which the City Attorney advises cannot be done. He indicated when recently asked to approve expenses incurred by Councilmen who Council Minutes 3/25/80 -6- attended the National League of Cities Conference in Las Vegas, he declined to approve two of them because they came back early and did not attend the meeting. He feels the subject of Council spending of public funds should be discussed and resolved by the full Council. In further discussion on this matter, Mayor Miller submitted a breakdown sheet of certain prorated expenses of the Council and commented on amounts spent by Council Members when attending meetings or confer- ences. He feels when reservations have been made that the Council Members should make every effort to attend, and when money has been advanced for attendance at a meeting and a Council Member does not attend, then that money should be refunded to the City. Mayor Miller asked Mr. Leege if there is any record of money advanced for the League of California Cities Meeting having been refunded. Mr. Leege replied he can find no record of money having been returned. Councilman Jackman feels there should be an accounting system so it can be determined what expenses are charged out to the Council. Councilman Mackaig stated he did not attend the meeting because he was ill but that he thought the money was returned, including the airplane ticket. Councilman Greene said this is something that should be taken into considera- tion not only for the Council but for Department Heads as well, where monthly reports should be made of all meetings attended and what has transpired. Councilman Jackman thinks there should be a means of doing something about the expenses and holding them down, as well as a method for reporting. He also feels no money should be advanced to the Council Members --they should pay their own way and then turn in an expense account. Mayor Miller asked Councilmen Jackman and Greene whether they want him to approve the two bills he feels in good conscience he should not approve. They each replied they feel he did the right thing. Mr. Whittington, 8542 Manatee Street, speaking to the Budget of the Downey Community Hospital, feels the Council should request the Hospital to divulge the salaries of all its officers to the public prior to Budget approval. He then re- ferred to a communication from the Hospital regarding Candidates Night scheduled for March 27, 1980, which asks potential candidates their opinion about rezoning certain property adjacent to the Hospital. Mr. Whittington said the only adjacent property to the Hospital would be on the south side of Manatee Street where he resides. He asked if there had been any discussions with regard to development planning and the taking of his property. Mayor Miller said it is his understanding a long time ago there was a plan by.a group of doctors who purchased property on the south side of Manatee to have that area rezoned, but there is nothing he knows of that is planned at this time. Mr. Whittington will raise his questions at the Candidates Meeting. There being no further business to come before the City Council at this time, the meeting was then adjourned at 9:47 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., March 31, 1980, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. Ro'bert L. S and, City Clerk -Treasurer Council Minutes 3/25/80 -7-