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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-04-07-80-Adjourned Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 7, 1980 T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S SUBJECT: ACTION: Minutes, Regular Meeting March 25, 1980 Approved Correspondence from Lester M. Denevan re Local Coastal Program of City Long Beach Filed CC #460, Roof Repair at Furman & Rio San Gabriel Parks: Plans, specs, & authority to advertise for bids Approved S.S. Proj. #342, Resurfacing of Gallatin, Stewart & Gray & Brookshire: Accept contract & responsibility for imprvmts. Approved S.S. Proj. #348, Gutter Construction, Lesterford & Otto: Accept contract & responsibility for imprvmts. Approved General Warrants: #182191 - 182456 #206830 - 206870 Approved Citizen complaint re pollution of air & water To see City Manager Ord. amending DMC re Dealers in Precious Metal Objects Introduced Res. #3782, Dedicating portion of City - owned Ppty, on S/s Leeds St., 395' more or less ely. of Paramount B1. Adopted Res. #3783, Est. 2-hr. Parking Restr. on Ely. -side Myrtle bet. Firestone & Second during 7am-6pm except Sun. & Holidays & 30-min. Parking bet. 2am-4am Adopted Res. #3784, Apprvg. Appl. f/Grant Funds under Roberti-Z'Berg Urban Open -Space & Recreation Prgrm. Adopted S.S. Proj. #341, Downey & 6th: Accept contract & maint. responsibility Approved Extra work f/$6,894.85 Approved Authorize transfer of funds Approved Assessment Dist. _#122,'W/sOrizaba Ave. from Orange St. to 520' Sly.: Auth. Dept. Comm. Dev. proceed w/engineering & acquis. of R/W; Auth. Burke, Williams & Sorensen to prepare legal documents: & appropriate Funds Approved 1980-81 Pedestrian Improvements (SB 821) Renewal of Fire Protection Consultant's Contract Plans f/Police Dept. Communication Center Imprvmts. Apollo Park Neighborhood Center: Increase in per sq. foot rental rate, 20C to 30C, effective July 1, 1980 Taken under subm. to next mtg Approved Approved App Approved Downey Theatre Assn. req. f/allocation to. underwrite operation & maint expense to 6/30/80 ($44,500) Taken under submission PAGE NO. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL MINUTES, APRIL 7, 1980 (ADJ.) TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT: City Manager's report re petition of Long Beach & Los Angeles Library Systems to be consolidated into Metropolitan Cooperative Library System Senior Citizen Drop -In Center at Apollo Park Neighborhood Center: Signe VanHoeven invited Council to open house to see progress during past year Mr. Kinney questioned proposal for exchange of property re Dennis the Menace Park ACTION: PAGE NO. For information 5 5 R Page 2 of 2 ,5c1 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING APRIL 7, 1980 The City Council of the City of Downey held an adjourned regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., April 7, 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 William F. Martin, Police Chief Don Davis, Fire Chief William A. Goggin, City Planner Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer Charles G. Eccleston, Traffic Engineer John H. Saunders, Personnel Officer Thomas Tincher, Housing & Redevelopment Coordinator Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary The Flag Salute was led by Councilman Greene. The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Jackman. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and passed by the following vote to approve the Consent Calendar: Minutes, Regular Meeting of March 25, 1980. Correspondence from Lester M. Denevan regarding Local Coastal Program of the City of Long Beach. Cash Contract #460, Roof Repair at Furman and Rio San Gabriel Parks: Plans, specifications, and authorize Department of Community Development to advertise for bids (Account #21-17131 & 33). 42, Resurfacing of Gallatin Road Stewart & Gray Road and ue: Accept construction contract and maintenance responsibility s (Account #26-1-6213, 14 & 15), S.S. Project #348, Gutter Construction on Lesterford Avenue and Otto Street: Accept construction contract and maintenance responsibility for improvements (Account #26-16220). General Warrants: #182191 - 182456; #206830 - 206870: $751,482.40. AYES: 5 Council Members: Mackaig, Jackman, Swearingen, Greene, Miller ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Bernard N. Peterson, 11745 South Coldbrook Avenue, complained about vapors polluting the air and water. He has received documents from the City regarding prosecution for storing industrial machinery and "various junk" on his property. He was advised to contact Mr. Thompson for an appointment to discuss his problems. ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING CHAPTER 5, PART 4, SECTION 6549 OF ARTICLE VI OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DEALERS IN PRECIOUS METAL OBJECTS Council Minutes 4/7/80 (adjourned) -1- The Ordinance was read by title only. Mr. Sorensen said Section 2 should be deleted, and Section 3 would become Section 2. It was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Swearingen to waive the Ordinance as amended. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and passed by unanimous vote to introduce the Ordinance. RESOT,TTTTONR RESOLUTION NO. 3782 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DEDICATING A PORTION OF THE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LEEDS STREET, A PRIVATE STREET 395.00 FEET MORE OR LESS EASTERLY OF PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Swearingen to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No. 3782. RESOLUTION NO. 3783 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING A TWO-HOUR PARKING RESTRICTION ALONG THE EASTERLY SIDE OF MYRTLE AVENUE BETWEEN FIRESTONE BOULEVARD AND SECOND STREET DURING THE HOURS OF 7:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M., EXCEPTING SUNDAYS AND_HOLIDAYS, AND 30-MINUTE PARKING BETWEEN 2:00 A.M. AND 4:00 A.M. The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Greene to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No. 3783. RESOLUTION NO. 3784 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN OPEN -SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen and seconded by Councilman Jackman to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3784. Councilman Jackman asked if these are the same funds to be used for basketball courts at Furman Park. Mr. Neavill replied it is the same source of funds but not the same funds. The funds for the Furman Park basketball courts are the third year allocation, and this is the fourth year entitlement. AYES: 5 Council Members: Mackaig, Jackman, Swearingen, Greene, Miller CASH CONTRACTS S.S. Project #341, Downey Avenue and Sixth Street (Account #26-16206 & 26-16212) It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and passed by unanimous vote to accept the construction contract and maintenance responsibility for improvements under S.S. Project #341. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by the following vote to approve extra work in the amount of $6,894.85 on S.S. Project #341. Councilman Jackman inquired if the change orders involved were at the request of the citizens or City staff authorization. Council Minutes 4/7/80 (adjourned) -2- Mr. Stup replied the second work order was for cold planing, which was a savings of $4,000 to the City to have the work done at this particular time. The first work order was for several items, some of which were requested by the citi- zens along their property and which they paid for by depositing the money. AYES: 5 Council Members: Mackaig, Jackman, Swearingen, Greene, Miller It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by unanimous vote to authorize the transfer of $4,000 from Account #26-16213 and $4,100 from Account #26-16214 to Account #26-16212 for use on S.S. Project #341. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIONS It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed by the following vote to authorize the Department of Community Development to pro- ceed with engineering and acquisition of right-of-way on Assessment District #122, West side Orizaba Avenue from Orange Street to 520 feet Southerly; authorize the firm of Burke, Williams & Sorensen to prepare the legal documents; and appropriate funds in the amount of $19,700 from the Capital Improvement Fund Balance (Fund 40) to Account #40-14438. Mr. Thompson suggested a possible alternative staff would like to explore, and that is to give the property owners an opportunity to deposit funds for this project. It would reduce the costs considerably to complete the project without going to assessment proceedings. This can be discussed with the property owners and if possible proceed along those lines; if not, staff can come back to the Council for Chapter 27 proceedings or as assessment district. He requested autho- rization to proceed. There were no objections by the Council. AYES: 5 Council Members: Mackaig, Jackman, Swearingen, Greene, Miller 1980-81 Pedestrian Improvements (SB 821) Councilman Jackman indicated the proposed sidewalk and wheelchair ramps for the south side of Florence Avenue from Rives to Hopeland were turned down by the Council last year. -Mr. Stup explained staff has contacted the two property owners at that loca- tion and letters were received from them today stating they are in full support of sidewalks in that area. Councilman Jackman said he would like to take item number one under submission so that he can take another look at the Florence Avenue area. It was then moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Swearingen to approve items 2, 3, and 4. Mr. Stup said staff can wait another Council Meeting before submitting the application for funds. Councilman Greene suggested contacting the people on Wiley -Burke and Julius for their opinions. The motion and second were withdrawn. This matter was taken under submission to the next meeting. It was moved by Councilman Greene, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by the following vote to authorize the City Manager to renew the Fire Protection Consultant's Contract. Councilman Mackaig inquired why the hourly rate will be increased from $16 to $18 beginning July lst. Chief Davis explained staff has checked with other consultants in the area, and this is well below the rate charged by a private contractor. Due to the cost of living, Mr. Crawford feels he cannot perform for less than this amount. He pointed out that the services provided by Mr. Crawford have given the Fire Depart- ment a new dimension and that the Fire Prevention Bureau has more expertise. Mr. Crawford does not receive any fringe benefits. Councilman Jackman asked if there is anyone in the Fire Department qualified to do this work. Council Minutes 4/7/80 (adjourned) -3- Mr. Thompson explained this work was formerly done by a Fire Captain, but last year it was handled through a contractor because it was less expensive. Chief Davis pointed out Mr. Crawford does work overtime at Community Develop- ment meetings and Planning Commission meetings with no additional pay. AYES: 5 Council Members: Mackaig, Jackman, Swearingen, Greene, Miller A discussion was held regarding the fire rating system. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen to approve the plans for Police Depart- ment Communication Center Improvements. Councilman Jackman inquired about the costs involved. Chief Martin said formal bids have not been received, but there is $70,000 budgeted and it is felt the improvements can be performed at this figure or below. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jackman and passed by the following vote. Mayor Miller pointed out that the planned improvements would close off access to the public restrooms in that section of City Hall. Also, he feels public rest - rooms in the City Council Chamber should be considered in future plans. AYES: 5 Council Members: Mackaig, Jackman, Swearingen, Greene, Miller It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and passed by the following vote to approve the recommendation to increase the per square foot rental rate at the Apollo Park Neighborhood Center from 20C per square foot to 304 per sqaure foot, effective July 1, 1980. Mr. Neavill said this would increase the City's revenue from rentals to approximately $16,000 a year, which would take care of some of the major costs of maintenance. The lessees have been notified and expressed no objections. AYES: 5 Council Members: Mackaig, Jackman, Swearingen, Greene, Miller Theatre Association's request for Allocation needed to N Councilman Mackaig mentioned he has been serving as Council liaison to the Association, and he suggested the Council at this time grant the Association the operating expense of $20,000, but he would like the insurance and rental equipment fund delayed rather than waived. If the Association has a good year, then it can return the carry-over to the rental equipment and fire insurance to the City. Should this be acceptable and should the Association not have the funds, the Council can then waive it at a later date. He is convinced this year the Theatre Association will do extremely well. Councilman Jackman would like to take this under submission for several weeks for further study and indicated the new Council should deal with it and make their recommendations. Councilman Swearingen thinks the City should help the Association as much as possible, inasmuch as it is doing a good job. He concurred with taking this matter under submission until the new Council is seated. Councilman Greene feels one of the first things the new Council should do is to have a meeting with the Board of Directors because the Theatre will be part of the budget process that will be starting at any time. Mayor Miller thinks consideration should be given to what the policy of the City will be as far as restoring or spending for those things previously elimina- ted in the budget. He hopes the Library hours can be restored. Mayor Miller wondered about the jurisdiction of the Theatre being returned to the City so that the Theatre groups could determine ways to pay the bills by conducting fundraising activities to provide necessary revenue for the Theatre. To clear up any misunderstanding with regard to financing of the Theatre, Mr. Thompson explained the net cost to the City last year was $54,635 through June 30, 1979. There has not been $100,000 saved this year, and he does not want the Counuil to think there will be some existing surplus because there is not. The Council Minutes 4/7/80 (adjourned) -4- City's costs this year with the projected costs are essentially the same, if not a little bit more than last year. Il Taken under submission. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT For information, Mr. Thompson commented on the petition of Long Beach and Los Angeles Library Systems to be consolidated into the Metropolitan Cooperative Library System, of which Downey is a member. The California Library Services Board will be meeting on April loth to discuss this. He has been informed there will be no effect on Downey, other than possibly increasing the City's ability to partici- pate with other libraries and have the availability of books in the Long Beach and Los Angeles library systems. This should be an overall improvement. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Signe Van Hoeven, 8533 East Donovan Street, stated the Senior Citizen Drop -In Center is now completing its first year of operation at the Apollo Park Neighbor- hood Center, and she invited the Council to an open house to be held next Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 to see what has been accomplished during the past year. She did comment that the Drop -in Center is not charging anything to the City other than certain costs for necessities, and she expressed her appreciation to Mr. Neavill and the Parks Department for all they have done. Mr. Jon Kinney, 9132 Arrington, inquired about the proposal for exchange of property concerning Dennis the Menace Park. Mr. Thompson described the portion of property behind the homes on Arrington, which would become part of Dennis the Menace Park. He explained the property will be a passive area --there will be no lights or basketball courts and will be land- scaped with lawn and trees. Mr. Thompson said _in exchange for that property, there would be a like amount taken off Dennis the Menace Park fronting on Lakewood Boulevard. This, he mentioned, would have the affect of squaring off the property from east to west on the north end. The amount of property in the exchange approximates 30,000 square feet in each parcel, and the proposal is that the other party would pay the City a differential based upon appraisal information and would also pay for all expenses for the park improvements. Mr. Kinney asked if a Ralph's Market is proposed to be built at this location. Mr. Thompson replied he has been informed it will be a commercial development with possibly a Ralph's Market on the north end near Lakewood and then a row of shops or commercial buildings from there down toward Gallatin with parking in front. The layout has not been decided and nothing has been submitted other than a pro- spective drawing. Mr. Kinney said last Sunday the park was very crowded and people parked in his driveway and in the red. When he called the Police they did not respond. He commented the park now has a gate which is locked in the evenings because of night activity in the park, and he thanked the Park Department and Commission for this. Mr. Thompson pointed out that before this proposal can be approved, there would have to be zone change hearings before the Planning Commission and subsequent approval by the City Council. Mr. Neavill explained he has discussed this matter with two residents on the east side of Arrington, who indicated they felt better after understanding no drastic changes are proposed. Staff would be glad to go out and discuss this with any of the other residents. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m. Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer 1 � ilGGG�GGC,Z / CGS (r- Kenneth J. Miller, Mayor /J Council Minutes 4/7/80 (adjourned) M-2