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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-06-23-81-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JUNE 23, 1981 T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S SUBJECT: Presentation by Greater Los Angeles Council on Deafness Concept design of new Civic Center as presented & auth. the architects to proceed on preliminary plans Discussion re including Library with new Civic Center Appeal to Zone Variance #169 & Conditional Use Permit #114, 10225 Old River'School Rd.: Grant variance & allow 4 parking spaces on premises, 6 off -site parking spaces on Moravian Church property, & 46 students; but if the Church parking is lost & no addl. parking is found, then the number of students would be reduced to 34; and approve the circle driveway & one-story addition of approx. 500 s.f. as shown on the plot plan ACTION: Approved Acting City Manager to report back on costs Approved; staff to bring back resolution for final action DIP #708, 12349 Brookshire Av.: Auth. Dept. Comm. Dev. to proceed w/proj. & grant auth. to advertise for bids Approved Res. #3978, Confirming Assmts. for Chapter 27 Proceedings for DIP #707, Sites 2, 3, 4, & 5, W/s Downey Av. Century to Bixler Adopted Ord. amending Zoning Map adopted by Sec. 9106.06 DMC (Planning Res. #453, Zone Change Case #174)(8015-41 Gardendale St.) Introduced Removal of Items from Consent Calendar Minutes: Special Called Meeting, June 2, 1981; & Adjourned Regular Meeting, June 8, 1981 Approved Corres. from Senator Hayakawa re Fuel Use Act & Bilingual Education Filed Corres. from Pacific Telephone re Notice of Public Hearings & of Amndmt. to Offset Rate Increase Applicatn. to reflect increased costs from inst. of Telephone Equipment Filed General Warrants: #191493 - 191730 #208282 - 208337 Approved 1981-82 Pedestrian Imprvmts. (SB 821); Revised list of proposed pedestrian imprvmt. projs. & auth. subm. of appl. to L.A. County Transportation Comm. for '1981-82 SB 821 allocation Approved Amendment to Golf Course Maint. Contract w/Zeke Avila & Sons, Golf Course Maint. Contractor to provide for 8% increase Approved Apollo Park Neighborhood Center Lease Agmts.: Renewal of three lease agmts. with existing tenants (American Cancer Society, American Natl. Red Cross, & Angeles Girl Scout Council) & auth. Mayor to execute new one-yr. lease terms upon expiration of leases Approved PAGE NO. 1 1 1 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 L Page 1 of 3 COUNCIL MINUTES, JUNE 23, 1981 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT: ACTION: Rio Hondo Golf Course: Auth. staff to advertise for const. bids for Phase II Approved Res. #3977, Commending Dr. H. Frank Collins on 18th Anniversary as Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church Adopted Res. #3979, Apprvg. & Adopting Annual Appropriations Limit for FY 1981-82 Adopted Res. #3980, in Favor of new Courthouse for Downey Jud. Dist. being const. in Central Area of Downey in proximity to Civic Center & not at Rancho Los Amigos Adopted Res. #3981, Apprvg. Program Suppl. #8 to City/State Agmt. #07-5334 for Conversion of Traffic Signal Safety Lights within City pursuant to FAU Systems Act Adopted Revised License Agmt. w/Kenneth Cherry, Golf Pro at Rio Hondo Golf Course Approved as changed Ord. #658, Amending Zoning Map adopted by Sec. 9106.06 DMC (Zone Change Case #171) (11105 Old River School Rd.) Adopted Ord. Amending Sec. 3130.1 DMC re One -Way Streets, adding Subsec. (b) (Brookpark Rd.) Introduced Ord. #659, Amending DMC adding Secs. 3361 - 3367, Additions to Uniform Fire Code Adopted Res. #3982, Establishing 3 Water Service Zones f/separate Water Rates & Rescind Res. #3818 Adopted Manzanar Av. N/o Gallatin Rd. - Drainage Problems: Auth. repairs & transfer funds Approved Appeal, CUP #115, 12161 Downey Av. Denied Zone Change Case #176, 12415 Woodruff Av. Hearing set for July 14, 1981 Upgrade two License Clerks in Collections Div., One to Senior Water Clerk & other to Senior Cashier (from Schedule 13.5 to 15) Authorized Contract for Acting City Manager: Direct City Attorney to prepare in accord w/terms of present employmt. & auth. Mayor to sign Approved Bill allowing Cable TV companies to deregu- late from city regulations --possibility of Federal control Bergman Lane (8041) - Request for Chapter 27 Proceedings Status of request for firing range in City Request for City Manager to arrange meeting bet. Council & Supervisor Schabarum to discuss Courthouse (& also possible closing of Downey Dist. Atty's. office, & animal control) Status of handgun training program Cn. Jackman reported on I-105 Freeway Mtg. w/Little Hoover Commission Staff directed to prepare letter in opposition f/Council to sign Staff to check w/property owner & report back Police Chief preparing report Police Chief preparing report PAGE NO. 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 Page 2 of 3 COUNCIL MINUTES, JUNE 23, 1981 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT: Cn. Jackman reported on Sister City activities at San Quintin, Mexico Cn. Jackman recommends organizations who formerly received City financial support should be commended on accomplishments Cn. Cormack reported on.letter from Charlene West on Western'Av. re sidewalk hazard Cn. Cormack recommended encouraging local service groups to become active in clean-up campaign Mayor Mackaig reported on Washington D.C. Meeting on I-105 Freeway Mayor Mackaig discussed offer of reduced costs for animal control services made to the City of Lynwood Request for Council & Acting CM to see working conditions at City Library Meeting adjourned to 4:00 p.m., June 26, 1981 ACTION: Referred to staff To be discussed with Supervisor Schabarum PAGE NO. 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 Page 3 of 3 �o 927 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JUNE 23, 1981 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., June 23, 1981, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Milton R. Mackaig presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: Lyell W. Swearingen Mayor Pro Tem James T. Quinn Robert G. Cormack Theodore H. Jackman Milton R. Mackaig Mayor ALSO PRESENT: Loren D. Morgan, Acting 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 William A. Goggin, City Planner Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer Harry Rayson, Building Official Charles G. Eccleston, Traffic Engineer Don Wagner, Assistant to City Manager James Jarrett, Recreation Superintendent Lt. William Lund, Police Department Thomas Tincher, Housing & Redevelopment Coordinator Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Jeanne Cook, Deputy City Clerk -Treasurer The Invocation was delivered by Reverend John Smyser, Downey First Baptist Church. The Flag Salute was led by Councilman Swearingen. PRESENTATIONS Mr. Donald D. Neurnberger of the Greater Los Angeles Council on Deafness, — Southwest Outreach Office in Norwalk, spoke through an interpreter and described services provided by the agency for enabling the deaf to become productive, tax- paying citizens. A demonstration was given of a TTY telephone communication system. Mayor Mackaig introduced Mr. Donald Gibbs and Mr. William King, architects, who reviewed a concept design for the new Civic Center, showing the Police Depart- ment and City Hall as two separate buildings. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and so ordered to approve the schematic design of the new Civic Center as presented and for the architects to proceed with the preliminary plans. Councilman Cormack inquired if the Library is included in the overall program for the architectural work. Mr. Morgan replied the possibility was discussed and reviewed, but the deci- sion was it would not be feasible to include the Library on this site and would be better to wait until a new Library could be built. He said there have been plans in the past to remodel and enlarge the Library, but it is his opinion it would not be money well spent because he foresees it having to be done again in the future. Councilman Jackman indicated the architects have suggested and he concurs with the possibility of locating the Library in the area designated for employee _ parking and the employee parking being relocated after the hotel is built. He would like to pursue the feasibility of the Library being built in conjunction with the Civic Center Project and all the financial arrangements made at the same time. Mr. Morgan commented the estimated cost for the Civic Center Project is $7,200,000, and the costs for the Library can be added to it. He will report back. HEARINGS Mayor Mackaig opened the hearings on Appeal to Planning Commission approval of Zone Variance #169, 10225 Old River School Road, granting modification of parking Council Minutes 6/23/81 -1- standards, and Appeal to Planning Commission approval of Conditional Use Permit #114, 10225 Old River School Road, granting an increase in the number of children to a total of 34. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Proofs of Publication, and the response was yes. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and so ordered to receive and file the Proofs. Mr. Goggin said a Zone Variance was requested to maintain a child care center with offstreet parking for four automobiles in lieu of required eleven spaces and modification of the required parking setback from Old River School Road from five feet to three feet. The appeal is to the Planning Commission approval of seven modified offstreet parking spaces and 34 children. The applicant is requesting the City Council approve four offstreet parking spaces for the subject property in conjunction with the Conditional Use Permit. At the present time the legal number of children permitted on the property is 20. The Planning Commission's action approving seven modified parking spaces provides the Commission with the ability to legalize the present 34 children enrolled at the school. The testimony should only concern itself with where the Commission erred in its findings. Speaking to the Conditional Use Permit, Mr. Goggin.said the appeal is to the Commission's decision for approving 34 children with no increase in size of the existing structure, and the applicant's request is for a two-story 1200 square foot addition to the structure and to permit the enrollment of 54 children. After conducting the hearing, the Commission approved the variance for seven offstreet parking spaces on the property and the 34 existing children. As to the Conditional Use Permit, the Commission approved the 34 children but did not approve the 1200 square foot building addition. Mayor Mackaig inquired if the City Clerk had received any correspondence on this matter, and the response was no. Mayor Mackaig then asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of the Appeal to Zone Variance No. 169 and Conditional Use Permit No. 114. Mrs. Sharon Young, 10225 Old River School Road, speaking on behalf of the child care school and her partner, Connie Wetzstein, commented on their agreement to make compromises in order to have a plan mutually acceptable to the City and the school. She mentioned they have agreed to reduce the number of children in their original request from 54 to 46 and to reduce the size of the proposed building addition by one-half. Also, she said, they have taken the advice of Planning staff by adding a circle drive to the front of the property. Mrs. Young stated they have had positive result by being able to use the Moravian Church parking for the past four months. She mentioned the support they have received from their neighbors, parents of students at the school and on the waiting list, their State licensing agent, their teachers, and statements of support from every comparable privately operated pre- school in the City. Mrs. Young requested Council approval of (1) Increased enrollment from 34 to 46; (2) Approval of the basic plot plan with the parking plan labeled "B" which includes the circle drive; and (3) Approval of the plan to provide ten parking spaces, four on -site for pick-up and delivery of children, and six at the Moravian Church for their staff's parking needs. She said they understand per- mission for expansion is conditional on the school's ability to maintain the six off -site parking spaces. There being no one else wishing to speak in favor and no one to speak in opposition, it was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and so ordered to close the hearing. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen and seconded by Councilman Quinn to grant the Zone Variance and allow four parking spaces on the premises, six off -site parking spaces on the Church property, and 46 students. Councilman Cormack made an amended motion to include that in the event the school loses the Church parking and does not find additional parking, then the number of students would be reduced to 34. Mr. Sorensen stated that if the Council wants to approve the recommended con- ditions they should be included in the motion. Staff will come back with a resolution for final action of the Council. Councilman Cormack further amended the motion to include the circle driveway and one-story addition of approximately 500 square feet, as shown on the Plot Plan. Councilman Quinn seconded the amendments. A discussion was held regarding the motions. Council Minutes 6/23/81 -2- The second amended motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: 4 Council Members: Swearingen, Quinn, Cormack, Mackaig NOES: 1 Council Member: Jackman The first amended motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: 4 Council Members: Swearingen, Quinn, Cormack, Mackaig NOES: 1 Council Member: Jackman The original motion as amended was passed by the following vote: AYES: 4 Council Members: Swearingen, Quinn, Cormack, Mackaig NOES: 1 Council Member: Jackman Mayor Mackaig opened the hearing on Downey Improment Project #708, 12349 Brookshire Avenue. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavit of Posting of Notice and Nailing, and the response was yes. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and so ordered to receive and file the Affidavit. Mayor Mackaig inquired if the City Clerk had received any written protests or objections against the improvements, and the response was no. There being no one present to speak in protest, it was moved by Councilman Swearingen and seconded by Councilman Quinn to close the hearing. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by unanimous vote to authorize the Department of Community Development to proceed with the project and grant authority to advertise for bids. Mayor Mackaig opened the hearing on Downey Improvement Project *r707 West side Downey Avenue from Century Boulevard to Bixler Avenue. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavit of Posting of Notice and Mailing, and the response was yes. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and so ordered to receive and file the Affidavit. Mayor Mackaig inquired if the City Clerk had received any written protests or objections, and the response was no. Mr. Henriksen reported on the work performed at the sites involved and the amounts to be assessed for improvements. Mayor Mackaig inquired if there was anyone present to speak in protest. Mr. Frank R. Dominguez, 12715 Gneiss Avenue, speaking on behalf of his son and wife who own the property, indicated he was instrumental in getting the project started and said he is not objecting to the improvements but does object to paying for the paving. Mr. Henriksen explained the City is paying the total cost for engineering and administration, including 75 percent of the total expenses for each property, with the property owner paying 25 percent of the paving. Mr. Dominguez added the reason he is objecting is that the City's portion will be paid with Federal funds. There being no one else to speak, it was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and so ordered to close the hearing. RESOLUTION NO. 3978 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS FOR CHAPTER 27 PROCEEDINGS FOR DOWNEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 707, SITES 2, 3, 4, AND 5, WEST SIDE DOWNEY AVENUE, CENTURY BOULEVARD TO BIXLER AVENUE The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen and seconded by Councilman Quinn to waive further reading and to adopt Resolution No. 3978. The vote was unanimous. Council Minutes 6/23/81 -3- 6 'W6a Mayor Mackaig opened the hearing on Zone Change Case #174, 8015-8041 Gardendale Street. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Proof of Publication, and the re- sponse was yes. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen to receive and file the Proof. Mr. Goggin reported on the location of the properties, the zoning of the surrounding area, and the request to change the zone from C-3 to R-3. After the Planning Commission hearing, the Commission recommended the Council change the zone to R-2, which would limit the number of units but would be more practical. --- Mayor Mackaig inquired if the City Clerk had received any correspondence on this matter, and the response was no. Mayor Mackaig then asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of the Zone Change. Mr. Bill Rosalino, 7752 Otto Street, the applicant, clarified that the pro- posed zoning would be R-2. There being no one else to speak in favor and no one to speak in opposition, it was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and so ordered to close the hearing. 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 (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 453, ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 174) The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Cormack to waive further reading and to introduce the Ordinance. The vote was unanimous.. REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR Agenda Item VIII-E-2, Golf Course Professional Agreement, was removed from the Consent Calendar. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by the following vote to approve the Remainder of the Consent Calendar: Minutes: Special Called Meeting, June 2, 1981; and Adjourned Regular Meeting, June 8, 1981. Correspondence from Senator S. I. Hayakawa regarding Fuel Use Act and Bilingual Education. Correspondence from Pacific Telephone Company regarding Notice of Public Hearings and of Amendment to Offset Rate Increase Application to reflect increased costs from Installation of Telephone Equipment. General warrants: #191493 - 191730; #208282 - 208337: $814,416.48. 1981-82 Pedestrian Improvements (SB 821): Approve the revised list of pro- posed pedestrian improvement projects, and authorize submittal of an application to the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission (LACTC) for - the 1981-82 SB 821 allocation for pedestrian improvements. Amendment to the Golf Course Maintenance Contract between the City of Downey and Zeke Avila and Sons, Golf Course maintenance contractor, to provide for an eight percent (8%) increase. Apollo Park Neighborhood Center Lease Agreements: Approve renewal of three lease agreements with existing tenants at Apollo Park Neighborhood Center (American Cancer Society, American National Red Cross, and Angeles Girl Scout Council), and authorize the Mayor to execute new one-year lease terms upon expiration of the leases. Rio Hondo Golf Course: Authorize staff to advertise for construction bids for Phase II (Account #52-17520). Council Minutes 6/23/81 -4- 6 ?3f RESOLUTION NO. 3977 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY COMMENDING DR. H. FRANK COLLINS ON HIS 18TH ANNIVERSARY AS PASTOR OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH RESOLUTION NO. 3979 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1981-82 RESOLUTION NO. 3980 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY IN FAVOR OF THE NEW COURTHOUSE FOR THE DOWNEY JUDICIAL DISTRICT BEING CONSTRUCTED IN THE CENTRAL AREA OF DOWNEY IN PROXIMITY TO THE CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX AND NOT AT A SUGGESTED SITE AT RANCHO LOS AMIGOS RESOLUTION NO. 3981 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. 8 TO THE CITY/STATE AGREEMENT NO. 07-5334 FOR THE CONVERSION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL SAFETY LIGHTS WITHIN THE CITY OF DOWNEY PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL -AID URBAN SYSTEMS ACT AYES: 5 Council Members: Swearingen, Quinn, Cormack, Jackman, Mackaig Revised License Agreement with Kenneth Cherry Golf Professional at Rio Hondo Golf Course Mr. Morgan commented on changes in the agreement requested by the City Attorney. On Page 11, paragraph G, in the first line the word "new" should be deleted and at the end of the sentence on the third line add a new sentence to read, "The terms and conditions of such agreement shall be subject to mutual acceptance." It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by unanimous vote to approve the revised License Agreement as changed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Items not on Agenda: None ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO. 658 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. 171) The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Swearingen to waive further reading and to adopt Ordinance No. 658. The vote was unanimous. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 3130.1 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ONE-WAY STREETS, BY ADDING SUBSECTION (b) (BROOKPARK ROAD) The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Swearingen to waive further reading and to introduce the Ordinance. The vote was unanimous. ORDINANCE NO. 659 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 3361 THROUGH 3367 WHICH ARE ADDITIONS TO THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen and seconded by Councilman Quinn to waive further reading and to adopt Ordinance, No. 659. The vote was unanimous. Council Minutes 6/23/81 -5- RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 3982 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING THREE (3)WATER SERVICE ZONES FOR SEPARATE WATER RATES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 3818 The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen and seconded by Councilman Quinn to waive further reading and to adopt Resolution No. 3982. The vote was unanimous. CASH CONTRACTS - None MISCELLANEOUS ACTIONS Manzanar Avenue North of Gallatin Road - Drainage Problems The Council held a discussion and raised questions regarding staff's estimate of the costs for the various repair work proposed. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by unanimous vote to authorize repairs and approve the transfer of $44,300 from Account #26-16217 to Account #26-16236. Appeal, Conditional Use Permit #115, 12161 Downey Avenue It was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Quinn to approve the Planning Commission recommendation for no change be made in Condition #16 and that Condition #13 be amended to establish business hours between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 P.M. Mr. Goggin explained the Downey Municipal Code designates 7:00 a.m., and any- one making noise before that time would be in violation of the Code. Councilman Jackman withdrew the motion and then moved to deny the appeal. Seconded by Councilman Quinn and passed by the following vote: AYES. 4 Council Members. Swearingen, Quinn, Jackman, Mackaig NOES: 1 Council Member: Cormack It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and so ordered to set a hearing on Zone Change Case #176, 12415 Woodruff Avenue, for 7:30 p.m., July 14, 1981, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Morgan requested authorization to the Collections Division, one to Senior Wa rk positions in to Senior Cashi which would be from Schedule 13.5 to Schedule 15. When asked if there would be a. cost savings involved, he replied there would be approximately $7,000 saved this year and next due to a reduction in the Manager of Revenue salary and retirement of the Senior License Clerk who was receiving longevity. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by unanimous vote to authorize upgrading of the two positions. Contract for Acting City Manager Mr. Morgan mentioned he has informed the Council he could work only 90 working days without going on contract, and the 90 days will expire July 9th. He requested — - authorization to direct the City Attorney to prepare a contract in accordance with the terms of his present employment and authorize the Mayor to sign. It was moved by Councilman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed by the following vote to direct the City Attorney to prepare the contract and authorize the Mayor to sign. AYES: 4 Council Members: Swearingen, Quinn, Cormack, Jackman NOES: 1 Council Member: Mackaig STAFF REPORTS - None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - City Council Councilman Swearingen commented on a bill which was passed allowing Cable TV companies to deregulate themselves from city regulations and noted the Federal Council Minutes 6/23/81 -6- government may attempt to usurp local and State control and regulate the entire district. He cited those Legislators who are opposed to the bill. Staff was directed to prepare a letter in opposition for the Council's signature. Councilman Swearingen requested staff to check with Mr. Albert Guerrero at 8041 Bergman Lane regarding possible Chapter 27 proceedings for curbs and gutters. Councilman Swearingen then inquired regarding status of the request for a firing range in the City. He was informed the Police Chief is preparing a report for the next meeting. Mr. Henriksen referred to Councilman Swearingen's request regarding possible Chanter 27 proceedings on -Bergman Lane. He explained Bergman Lane is a private street, and Chapter 27 cannot be authorized for a private street. Staff will dis- cuss this with the property owner and report back to the Council. Councilman Cormack requested a signed copy of the adopted Resolution concerning location of a New Court Building to be duplicated and distributed to his friends. Councilman Jackman asked the City Manager to set up a meeting between the City Council and Supervisor Schabarum to discuss the Courthouse. Councilman Cormack inquired regarding the status of the Handgun Training Program. Chief Martin replied he is preparing a report and noted that whether or not the City supports a firing range would depend greatly on the handgun training. Chief Martin also mentioned he was informed the District Attorney's office will be experiencing 16 percent budget cuts, and if the Downey office is closed it will be necessary for Police officers to go to Norwalk on a case. He asked that this also be discussed with Supervisor Schabarum. Councilman Jackman commented on his attendance at the Little Hoover Commission meeting, wherein the I-105 Freeway was discussed. Reports were made by Mrs. Gianturco and Mr. Don Turner, and from what he heard from members of the Commission, it appears they will recommend the size of the Freeway be downgraded. He mentioned that at the meeting he did express the City Council's opinion regarding the Freeway. Councilman Jackman then reported on his attendance at a Sister City meeting in San �uintin, Mexico, and he commended people serving on the Committee. He told Chief Davis that members of the rescue team in San Quintin proudly wear a shoulder patch showing they are members of the Downey Fire Department. Councilman Jackman also said the orphanage in San Quintin should be commended for doing a fine job. Councilman Jackman said the rt from the City should be received financial Councilman Cormack reported on receipt of a letter from Charlene West on Western Avenue concerning a sidewalk hazard she feels is caused by trees in the parkway. Referred to staff. Councilman Cormack recommended encouraging local service groups to become active in a clean-up campaign in the City. Mayor Mackaig reported on his trip to Washington, D. C., to attend a meeting on the I-105 Freeway. He was encouraged that the Freeway would be completed in its entirety. Mayor Mackaig mentioned the Legislators that were also present and said everyone was informed President Reagan is committed to completion of the freeway system in the United States. Mr. Barnhart will be taking a tour of the Freeway area, beginning with the east end and going west, and Mayor Mackaig requested that Mr. Barnhart be shown one of the Freeway houses in Downey. Mayor Mackaig then stated three County Supervisors, two of which are no longer on the Board, have hired a lady who has contacted the City of Lynwood with an un- believable offer for animal control services. Her offer has been to provide better animal control service than SEAACA. Councilman Jackman pointed out Supervisor Schabarum has toured SEAACA and re- quested the Board of Supervisors to order the County Administrator to seek a contract with SEAACA for animal control services for the County near the Whittier area. Mayor Mackaig asked that this be added to the list of items to be discussed with Supervisor Schabarum. Council Minutes 6/23/81 -7- ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Audience Mrs. Gail A. Merrick, 10346 LaReina Avenue, requested the City Council and Acting City Manager to visit and observe working conditions at the Downey City Library. She said the Library could provide more services if it had a better facility. At 9:35 p.m., it was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Ccrmack to adjourn the meeting to 4:00 p.m., June 26, 1981, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. Council Minutes 6/23/81 -8-