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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-09-23-80-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SEPTEMBER 23, 1980 T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S SUBJECT: ACTION• PAGE NO. Presentations to Gloria Heer & Catherine Walker for serving on Library Adv. Ed. 1 _..-- Presentations to Warren Heer & Mark Morris for serving on Water Adv. Bd. 1 Ord. amending Zoning Map re Zone Change Case #163 (11105 Old River School Rd.) Failed 1 Res. #3870, Confirming Assmts. f/Chapter 27 Prcdgs. for DIP #705, Sites 1 - 6, S/o Dinwiddie bet. Rio Hondo & Ryerson Adopted 2 Minutes: Regular Meetings of August 26, 1980 & September 9, 1980 Approved 2 Rejection of Legal Claims: Ref. #486 & 489 Approved 2 General Warrants: #185405 - 185791 #207380 - 207437 Approved 2 Comments by Edwin Wood concerning Cn. Mackaig's letter re City's law suit against So. Calif. Edison Co. 2 Complaint by W.E. White concerning refusal of access to City records 2 Tape recordings of Council Meetings & retention of tapes: Auth. City Attorney to prepare Resol. stating tapes are a tool to Clerk in preparing minutes & to be retained for only 30 days after minute apprvl.; Public can listen to tapes at convenience of Clerk Approved 4 Res. #3865, Establishing Rates f/Filing Fees & Map Checking Fees under Subdiv. Ord. Sec. 9234, et al Adopted 4 Res. req. Maximum Vehicular Access to Taken under submission to next Downey Comm. Hospital meeting f/presentation by Hospital 4 Res. #3866, adopting Amended Emergency Plan Adopted 5 Res. #3867, Granting Zone Variance #133 (10033 Paramount Bl.) Adopted 5 Res. #3868, Granting Conditional Use Permit #102 (12808 Woodruff Av.) Adopted 5 Res. #3869, Establishing Reimbursement Compensation for Comm. Dev. Comm. Adopted 5 CC 4472 (AD #122), Orizaba Av. S/o Orange: Award to Sully Miller Approved 5 Authorize Transfer of Funds Approved 5 S.S. Proj. #353, Citywide Slurry Seal for FY 1980-81: Award to Ted R. Jenkins Approved 5 S.S. Proj. #340, Century El. bet. Lakewood & Rosecrans: Cooperative Agmt. bet. Paramount, Nationwide Theatres Corp., & Downey f/const. of street imprvmts. Approved 5 Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL MINUTES, SEPTEMBER 23, 1980 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT: S.S. Proj. #340: Auth. Dept. Comm. Dev. to initiate Chapter 27 f/const. of imprvmts. on N/s Century @ Lakewood Fire Hydrant Agmt. w/So. Calif. Water Co. Nov. 4, 1980 General Election: Auth. expenditure of $7500 from unappropriated funds in 1980-81 Community & Neighborhood Enhancement Budget Proposed Ordinance amending DMC re Conditional Use Permits Hearing on Revocation of Police Permit at Jammer's Junction Ord. auth. Reimbursement of Certain Minimum Expenses incurred by each Member Of City Council & Repeal Ord. #529 City Manager update on Anti -Graffiti Program Condominium Ordinance: Req. f/staff to advertise f/Council hearing following Planning Comm.. approval Study session on HCD requests re City's housing requirements & discussion on Sign Ordinance November 11, 1980 Council Meeting ACTION: Approved Approved as amended Approved Referred to Planning Comm. Set for 10/28/80 Introduced Approved Set for 4:30 p.m., 9/29/80 Rescheduled for Nov. 12, 1980 in view of National Holiday Council appointments to Cable TV Committee Auth. preparation of Resolution supporting "Victims" Approved Proclamation to be prepared for Hostage Remembrance Week f/week of 10/26-11/2 Mayor Jackman appointed Mr. Ray E. Lockhart to Water Facilities Corp. Req. f/two additional members to be appointed to Design Review Ed. 1981 - Year of the Handicapped Mayor Jackman appointed Mr. Gene Boutault to Cable TV Committee Ms. Vartanian raised question re advance travel expenses & complimented staff member Mr. Whittington raised question re restroom & drinking fountain for public use during Council Meetings Meeting adjourned to 4:30 p.m., September 29, 1980 City Planner to submit names of qualified people Council to support PAGE NO. 6 6 M - 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 r 7 8 8 8 Page 2 of 2 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SEPTEMBER 23, 1980 The City Council of the City of Downev held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., September 23, 1980, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Theodore H. Jackman presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: Lyell W. Swearingen _ Milton R. Mackaig Mayor Pro Tem James T. Quinn Robert G. Cormack Theodore H. Jackman Mayor ALSO PRESENT: Charles W. Thompson, City Manager Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney 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 Ruth Miller, City Librarian William A. Goggin, City Planner Harry Rayson, Acting Building Official Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer John H. Saunders, Personnel Officer Robert Brace, Civil Engineer Thomas Tincher, Housing & Redevelopment Coordinator Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Mackaig. The Flag Salute was led by Councilman Quinn. Mayor Jackman and Mrs. Ruth Miller presented plaques to Gloria Beer and Catherine Walker for their service on the Library Advisory Board. Mayor Jackman and Mr. William Ralph presented plaques to Warren Beer and Mark Morris for their service on the Water Advisory Board. HEARINGS Mayor Jackman explained the hearing on Zone Change Case #163, 11105 Old River School Road, was held and closed at the meeting on September 9th. Final action was held over to this meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 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 (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 163) The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig and seconded by Councilman Swearingen to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Cormack and seconded by Councilman Swearingen to introduce the Ordinance. Councilman Mackaig commented on zoning of the surrounding properties and said he does not want to take one single family home out of the middle of other resi- dences for building an apartment complex. He thinks it would be a tremendous project to do the entire block, but at this time he recommends turning down the zone change. Councilman Quinn agreed but said he would be in agreement if the entire block was changed. Mr. Goggin pointed out the property to the south is zoned for commercial use. Councilman Cormack and Mayor Jackman concurred with approving the Planning Commission's recommendation for approval. Council Minutes 9/23/80 -1- __ -G53 AYES: 2 Council Members: Cormack, Jackman NOES: 3 Council Members: Swearingen, Mackaig, Quinn Failed. Mayor Jackman opened the hearing on ddie Street between Rio Hondo Drive City Clerk t of Posting Improvement Project #705, South side erson Avenue. He inquired if the and Mailing, and the response was yes. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and so ordered to receive and file the Affidavit. , Mayor Jackman asked if the City Clerk had received any written protests or objections. Mr. Shand read a letter from Mr. Emil S. Cox, 7048� Dinwiddie, protesting the amount assessed to his property for the improvements. Mr. Henriksen explained Mr. Cox is actually complaining about the difference between the estimated and actual quantities, but he will only pay for the actual quantities built. He pointed out that Mr. Cox owns title to land over which there is a power easement, and since power companies are reluctant to install any improve- ments, it falls on the title owner of the land to put in the improvements. Mr. Henriksen then narrated the Engineer's Report outlining the cost to each property involved. A copy of the Engineer's Report is on file in the office of the City Clerk. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and so ordered to accept the Engineer's Report. There being no one present to speak in protest, it was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and so ordered to close the hearing. RESOLUTION NO. 3870 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS FOR CHAPTER 27 PROCEEDINGS FOR DOWNEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 705, SITES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 AND 6, SOUTH SIDE DINWIDDIE STREET BETWEEN RIO HONDO DRIVE AND RYERSON AVENUE The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig and seconded by Councilman Swearingen to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3870. During discussion regarding Mr. Cox's property, Mr. Henriksen stated in view of the fact that the driveway is used only by heavy trucks and the driveway approach should have been designed as a six inch rather than four inch, the con- tractor agreed to install a six-inch driveway for the cost of the four inch, which was a savings to Mr. Cox. AYES: 5 Council Members: Swearingen, Mackaig, Quinn, Cormack, Jackman CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and passed by the following vote to approve the Consent Calendar: Minutes: Regular Meetings of August 26 1980 and September 9 1980. Rejection of Legal Claims: Ref. #486, State Farm Insurance (for Vicotriano General Warrants: #185405 - 185791; #207380 - 207437: $1,088,968.74. AYES: 5 Council Members: Swearingen, Mackaig, Quinn, Cormack, Jackman ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Items not on Agenda Mr. Edwin H. Wood, 9318 True Avenue, Chairman of the Downey Recall Committee, questioned the manner in which the City's law suit against Southern California Edison Company was withdrawn. He distributed to the Council copies of a letter Council Minutes 9/23/80 -2- y_ written by Mayor Pro Tem Mackaig addressed to the Edison Company requesting its position toward resolution of the matter. He expressed concern over this intru- sion into a legal matter which was placed in the hands of the City Attorney by a majority vote of the City Council on October 11, 1977. Mr. Wood stated the letter was written prior to former Mayor Jennings' request that the law suit against Edison be dropped. He requested the City Council set the time and place for a full inquiry into this matter. Mr. W. E. White of the Norwalk Citizens Action Council cited an incident, wherein he made a request to see Southeast Animal Control Authority records on file in the City's Procurement office and was refused access to those records. Mr. Thompson stated the matter has been corrected and he has already advised Mr. White that the records would be available to him. Tape Recordings of Council Meetings and Retention of Tapes Mr. Shand reviewed his memo dated September 16, 1980, regarding Council Meeting Minute Tapes, noting the systems used by the following cities: Inglewood - No tape; has a fulltime Minute Clerk who records and transcribes minutes. Santa Monica - Has tape; retains tapes forever. Pasadena - Has tape; retains for three years. Torrance - Has tape; retains tapes forever. Whittier - Has tape; retains tapes two years. Norwalk - Has tape; retains tapes forever. Lakewood - Has tape; retains tapes forever. Huntington Park - Has tape; erases after minutes are approved. Garden Grove - Has tape; retains tapes for one year. Anaheim - Previously erased tapes upon approval of Minutes; has recently adopted resolution repealing erasure method a enacted new policy whereby tape transcriptions shall be available to the public. Councilman Cormack raised a question regarding tape retention time for the cities of Torrance and Whittier. Mr. Sorensen explained the Government Code provides a public record shall not be destroyed until after two years and then by resolution of the City Council and consent of the City Attorney. He has been unable to find any judicial declaration or determination as to when a tape used for the purpose of assisting the Clerk in preparing minutes becomes public record. Mr. Sorensen stated it is his opinion that if tapes are used solely for the purpose of assisting the Clerk in preparing minutes, and after the minutes are approved those tapes are disposed of, then under those circumstances the tape would not be public record: However, he does believe a tape containing a recording of a public hearing should be kept and is public record. He thinks the longer tapes are kept they would then become public record. Mr. Ken Miller, 7336 Cleargrove Drive, discussed the change of procedure in the City of Anaheim regarding destruction and retention of tapes. He said tape re- cordings are conduct of the people's business and as such are public record that the public is entitled to listen to. Mrs. Pauline Hume, 7827 Cole Street, commented on her experience in being able to listen to the tape of a Council Meeting to review what she felt was the intent of the Council regarding a matter she had spoken to. She expressed pride in her City at being able to sit down and listen to the tapes, and she feels the tapes should be made available to the public and retained. Marjorie Barning, 10257 Vultee, President of the Downey League of Women Voters, cited the principals of the League. She asked that the tapes not be destroyed and that people be given access to those tapes. Mr. Ken Miller said it is the Anaheim City Attorney's opinion that all public records, including tape recordings, must be kept for a minimum of two years and then can be destroyed upon approval of the City Council by resolution and written consent of the City Attorney. Mr. David Ray, 7338 Nada, mentioned it has already been stated by the City Clerk that there is no problem with storing the tapes and the cost factor for re- trieving the tapes is negligible. Mayor Jackman asked how many people present would like to see the tapes kept, and a majority of the audience raised their hands. Council Minutes 9/23/80 -3- GCss" Councilman Cormack stated it was the intent in 1962 that the tapes be used to assist the Clerk in making sure the minutes were accurate and then to re -use the tapes. Be hopes the Council passes the resolution to qualify what the tapes are for, use them for what they were intended, and then retain them for possibly 90 days for people to listen to at the convenience of the Clerk's office. Councilman Quinn mentioned Resolution No. 3359 adopted in 1976 states it is not the intent for the tapes to be a permanent record. Councilman Swearingen feels strongly the tapes should not be kept forever, so the time limit is what the Council should make a decision on. Mr. Sorensen said tapes of any public hearing or revocation of permit should be kept for the two-year period prescribed for keeping public records. Those tapes kept solely for the purpose of assisting the. Clerk in preparing minutes and kept for an additional 30 days after the minutes are approved, then those tapes can be destroyed. He feels tapes kept longer then 30 days would fall within the category of being public record and would need to be kept for two years and then destroyed after that upon action of the City Council and consent of the City Attorney. Councilman Mackaig said the tapes have proven the accusations against him are false, and he will vote for retention of the tapes so that people will know he has nothing to hide. Mr. Shand commented on the current practice of tape retention, pointing out that when tapes get beyond a certain age they become garbled and brittle. Mayor Jackman indicated in view of the fact that there has not been a problem of storing the tapes, he feels they should be retained. Discussion followed. It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by the following vote to either amend the current Resolution or prepare a new Resolution stating the tapes are a tool to the Clerk and will be retained for only 30 days after approval of the minutes. The City Attorney will prepare the appropri- ate document for Council consideration. The public will be able to listen to the tapes at the convenience of the City Clerk. Councilman Cormack indicated that if one or more members of the Council decide something is important on a particular tape, they can ask for the tape to be held. Mr. Sorensen stated this could present a problem of the Council having to act on each tape. AYES: 4 Council Members: Swearingen, Quinn, Cormack, Jackman NOES: 1 Council Member: Mackaig Mayor Jackman declared a recess from 8:57 p.m. to 9:03 p.m. The meeting resumed with all Council Members present. ORDINANCES - None RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 3865 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING RATES FOR FILING FEES AND MAP CHECKING FEES UNDER SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE SECTION NUMBERS 9234, 9234.1 AND 9234.3 The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig and seconded by Councilman Swearingen to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No. 3865. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUIRING MAXIMUM VEHICULAR ACCESS TO THE DOWNEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL The Resolution was read by title only. It was then taken under submission to the next meeting for a presentation by the Hospital. Council Minutes 9/23/80 -4- y_ RESOLUTION NO. 3866 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING AN AMENDED EMERGENCY PLAN The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig and seconded by Councilman Swearingen to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No. 3866. RESOLUTION NO. 3867 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY GRANTING ZONE VARIANCE NO. 133 _(10033 PARAMOUNT BLVD.) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig and, seconded by Councilman Swearingen to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No. 3867. RESOLUTION NO. 3868 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 102 (12808 WOODRUFF AV.) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen and seconded by Councilman Mackaig to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Mackaig, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No. 3868. RESOLUTION NO. 3869 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING A REIMBURSEMENT COMPENSATION FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig and seconded by Councilman Swearingen to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No. 3869. CASH CONTRACTS It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed by unanimous vote to award Cash Contract #472 (Assessment District #122), Orizaba Avenue south of Orange Street, in the amount of unit prices for the basic bid totaling $17,077.78, to Sully Miller Contracting Company, Inc., of Long Beach, the lowest and best bidder (A/C 440-14438). It was moved by Councilman Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and passed by unanimous vote to authorize the transfer of Gas Tax Funds in the amount of $15,400 from Account #26-16217, Miscellaneous Street Improvements, to Account #26-16233 for use on Cash Contract 4472 (Assessment District #122), Orizaba Avenue south of Orange Street (A/C #40-14438). It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed by unanimous vote to award a unit price contract on S.S. Project #353, Citywide Slurry Seal for Fiscal Year 1980-81, totaling $61,170 to Ted R. Jenkins, the lowest and best bidder (A/C #26-16229, 10-4-5428, & 10-4-3311). MISCELLANEOUS ACTIONS It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by the following vote to approve the Cooperative Agreement between the City of Paramount, Nationwide Theatres Corp., and the City of Downey for construction of street improvements under S.S. Project #340 Century Boulevard between Lakewood Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue (A/C #26-16210). Mr. Henriksen explained the City of Paramount City Council has approved the agreement, and Downey staff is in the process of finalizing plans and specifications Council Minutes 9/23/80 -5- 6S? to be brought back the first meeting in October so that the project can go out to bid. He further explained the right-of-way question at the corner of Century and Rosecrans was resolved in that the property owner dedicated right-of-way to the City in exchange for improvements of curb, gutter, and driveway. However, Mr. Henriksen said, at the Lakewood end of Century, staff is asking for initiation of Chapter 27 proceedings to install curb, gutter and sidewalk. Discussions have been held with the property owner in an attempt to resolve problems that will be created when the curb and gutter level is raised on both sides of the street. Further negotiations will be held to resolve these problems. AYES: 5 Council Members: Swearingen, Mackaig, Quinn, Cormack, Jack;nan It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by unanimous vote to authorize the Department of Community Development to initiate Chapter 27 proceedings for the construction of curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements on the north side of Century Boulevard at Lakewood Boulevard under S.S. Project #340 (A/C ,".26-16210). Fire Hydrant Agreement between the City of Downey and Southern California Water Company At the request of the City Attorney, the agreement was amended as follows: On page 4, under item 12, second line, strike the words "to insure that said" and insert "and use its best efforts to advise whether." It was moved by Councilman Mackaig, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and passed by unanimous vote to approve the Fire Hydrant Agreement. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by unanimous vote to authorize the expenditure of $7500 from the appropriated funds in the 1980-81 Community & Neighborhood Enhancement Budget under Fund 28-4-5640-0120 for the purpose of meeting anticipated expenditures in the coming November 4, 1980, General Election. Proposed Ordinance amending the Downey Municipal Code regarding Conditional Use Permits Mr. Sorensen advised that following discussions with the Planning Division concerning the development contract relating to mini -storage, he felt it would be appropriate to have an ordinance. It will require a hearing before the Planning Commission and then it will be presented to the Council. Mr. Goggin said this has already been advertised for the next Planning Commis- sion meeting. It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and so ordered to refer the proposed ordinance to the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig and so ordered to set a hearing on Revocation of Police Permit at Jammer's Junction for 7:30 p.m., October 28, 1980, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN MINIMUM EXPENSES INCURRED BY EACH MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 529 Mr. Thompson said this Ordinance is the result of a survey made of comparable cities, and a copy of the survey was previously submitted to the Council. The Ordinance would bring the reimbursement more in line with the survey cities and raises the Mayor's reimbursement to $162.50, not to exceed two meetings per month, and the Council's reimbursement to $137.50, not to exceed two meetings per month. The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Mackaig and seconded by Councilman Swearingen to waive further reading. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed by the following vote to introduce the Ordinance. It was stressed by Mr. Sorensen that under the City Charter, this is not com- pensation as such, but the Charter provides an Ordinance can be adopted establishing a fixed reimbursement for expenses. Council Minutes 9/23/80 -6- __ AYES: 5 Council Members: Swearingen, Mackaig, Quinn, Cormack, Jackman Mr. Thompson advised that as a follow-up on the Anti -Graffiti Program, staff has been in touch with a number of other communities regarding their activities; there is a meeting tomorrow in Lynwood which Councilman Quinn has been advised of; and staff expects in the next few meetings to bring back a report to the Council. STAFF REPORTS Mr. Goggin stated because of time constraints on adoption of the Condominium Ordinance, he is requesting that when the Planning Commission approves of it that staff be permitted to immediately advertise it for hearing for the following Council Meeting. There being no objections, it was so ordered. Mr. Thompson asked the Council to set a study session regarding HCD requests concerning the City's housing requirements. He said the City's answer to HUD should be made by September 30th. Councilman Mackaig suggested the adjourned meeting scheduled for tomorrow night, September 24th, regarding the Sign Ordinance be cancelled and incorporated with the study session on HCD. He said he has submitted to the City Manager a list of his proposed changes to the Sign Ordinance. Mayor Jackman requested a copy of the proposed changes. A study session on HCD requests regarding the City's housing requirements, and also for discussion on the Sign Ordinance, was set for 4:30 p.m., September 29, 1980, to be held in either the Council Chamber or the Green Room of the Downey Community Theatre. It being noted that November Council Meeting on that date was ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Council Members 1980, is a National Holiday, the regular eduled for 7:30 P.m.. November 12. 1980. The following appointments were made to the Cable TV Committee: Councilman Mackaig appointed Mr. Paul Lambrose. Councilman Swearingen appointed Mr. Dale Hardiman. Councilman Quinn appointed Mr. Joe Sarabia. Councilman Cormack appointed Mr. Bruce (Rick) Lively. Councilman Mackaig commented on the formation of a group called "Victims" (Voting Initiative Concerning Tougher Imprisonment for Molestors and Sex Offenders) It was moved by Councilman Mackaig and seconded by Councilman Quinn to autho- rize preparation of a Resolution in support of Victims. Councilman Mackaig mentioned he has been requested by the Downey Elks to have the Council and Mayor sign a Proclamation for Hostage Remembrance Week for the week of October 26th to November 2nd. A proclamation will be prepared. Mayor Jackman appointed Mr. Ray E. Lockhart to the Water Facilities Corpora- tion. So ordered. Mr. Goggin requested the Council appoint two additional members to the Design Review Board, inasmuch as they are having difficulty in getting a quorum of three to attend the meetings. He was requested to bring back names of qualified people for appointment by the Council. Mayor Jackman stated 1981 has been declared the Year of the Handicapped, and he requested the Council to support this as much as possible, noting it would not be financial support. More information will be provided later as to the support that would be requested. There were no objections. Councilman Swearingen submitted the name of Mr. Gene Boutault, of Downey Savings & Loan, who has indicated a willingness to serve on one of the City's boards or committees. Mayor Jackman then appointed Mr. Gene Boutault to the Cable TV Committee ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Audience Ms. Vartanian, 8603 Lubec, inquired if a procedure has been established as a follow-up reminder to the Council to either account for advance travel expenses or return what was not spent. Council Minutes 9/23/80 -7- Mr. Thompson replied notification would come from the Finance Department, who keeps records of all expense accounts, allowances, and advances. He mentioned to his knowledge, there have not been any recent advancements made. Ms. Vartanian then complimented the Council and thanked Mr. Shand for his honesty in saying he has never observed anything concerning Councilman Mackaig's actions at Council Meetings. Mr. Whittington, 8542 Manatee, referred to the work being done to close the Police wing in City Hall and asked if consideration has been given to putting in another drinking fountain and restroom for the public to use during Council Meet- ings. He was informed that the public will still be able to pass through the Police Department and use the restroom and drinking fountain in City Hall. The meeting was then adjourned at 9:50 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., September 29, 1980, to be held in either the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall or Green Room of the Downey Community Theatre. Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Council Minutes 9/23/80 -8-