HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-07-14-81-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
JULY 14, 1981
T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S
SUBJECT: ACTION: PAGE NO.
Presentation of Registered Civil Engineer
Certificate to Alfredo Brillantes 1
Ord. amending Zoning Map adopted by Sec.
9106.06 DMC (Planning Res. #459, Zone
Change Case #176)(12415.Woodruff Av.) Introduced 1
Minutes: Reg. Mtg., June 23, 1981; &
Adj. Reg. Mtg., June 26, 1981 Approved 1
Corres. from U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Comm.
re Nuclear Power Plant Licensing Process Filed 1
Corres. from Senator Campbell re Peripheral
Canal Project Filed 1
CC #440, Burns Av.: Accept const. contract
& maint. responsibility Approved 2
SS Proj. #357, Florence Av.: Plans, specs
& auth. to advertise for bids Approved 2
General Warrants: #191731 - 192173
#208338 - 208373 Approved 2
Water System Network Analysis: Budget
Supplement for Phase II Approved 2
Rabies Vaccination Clinic Fees: Approve &
adopt new $3.00 fee at SE Area Animal
Control Authority Approved 2
Rio Hondo Golf Course Budget Revisions:
Revised 1981-82 Golf Course budget (52-4410)
& additions to Equipmt. Funds (62-4410) -
Proposed changes will net estimated
operating cost increase of $24,230 Approved 2
Res. #3989, Reappointing Paul N. Barron to
Personnel Adv. Bd., from Dist. 2 Adopted 2
Res. #3990, Reappointing J. Art Johnson to
Recreation & Comm. Serv. Comm., Dist. 2 Adopted 2
Res. #3991, Reappointing Charles V. Jones
to Library Advisory Bd., Dist. 2 Adopted 2
Res. #3992, Reappointing Frank Sheldon to
Bd. Bldg. Appeals -Design Review Ed., Dist. 3 Adopted 2
Res. #3993, Reappointing Mrs. Barbara
Hayden to Planning Comm., Dist. 3 Adopted 2
Res. #3994, Reappointing Willis R. Hanes
to Bd. Bldg. Appeals -Design Review Bd.,
Dist. 4 Adopted 2
Res. #3995, Reappointing D. Douglas Morrow
to Recreation & Comm. Serv. Comm., Dist. 4 Adopted 2
Res. #3996, Reappointing Mike A. Lidyoff
to Bd. Bldg. Appeals -Design Review Bd.,
Dist. 5 Adopted 2
Res. #3997, Reappointing Mrs. Patt Cooper
to Personnel Advisory Bd., Dist. 5 ' Adopted 2
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COUNCIL MINUTES - JULY 14, 1981
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT: ACTION: PAGE NO
Ord. #660, amending Zoning Map adopted by
Sec. 9106.06 DMC (Planning Res. #453,
Zone Change Case #174) (8015-41 Gardendale) Adopted 3
Ord. #661, amending Sec. 3130.1 DMC re
One -Way Streets, adding Subsection (b)
(Brookpark Rd.)
Adopted
3
Urgency Ord. #662, enactir;4-,Moratorium pro-
hibiting developing Manufactured/Factory
Built Housing on lots in Downey until
standards regulating such developments are
enacted
Adopted
3
Urgency Ord. #663, adding Sec. 2916 to DMC
re Peace Officer Status of Auxiliary Police
Officers
Adopted
3
Res. #3998, granting Zone Variance #169
(10225 Old River School Rd.)
Adopted
3
Res. #3999, granting Conditional Use Permit
#114 (10225 Old River School Rd.)
Adopted
3
Zone Change Case #177, 12709-19 Lakewood B1. Hearing set for July 27, 1981 4
Refuse Destruction & Conversion to Energy:
Instruct Dir. Public Works to continue
negotiation; that the City seek assistance
of County Sanitation Dists. with City being
in charge of project; & Mayor authorized to
send letter to NASA of City's desire to
become involved Approved 4
Establish Firing Range on Park property:
Motion to approve & explore program of
satisfactory revenue to City either from
Sales Tax or form of rent; but property
cannot be loaned or given away Approved 4
Assembly hearing on SB 325 for easing bad Staff requested to write letter of
check identity rule support for Mayor to sign 4
Cn. Cormzck questioned strength of
ordinances for keeping vehicles from parkg. Staff to report back on status of
on lawns where they can be seen from street ordinances 5
Cn. Cormack suggested contacting service
clubs and/or youth groups for a clean-up
program in blighted area, with recognition Acting City Manager to report back 5
Mr. Charles Jones: Req. consideration re
signs on N/s Florence E/o Paramount as re-
moval or reduction of signs is hardship on
businesses - Told to apply for variance 5
Mr. Charles Jones requested Library be Acting City Manager to report back
considered in any bond issue w/cost estimate 5
Mr. Rodney Tibbetts inquires re removal
of service club street signs along City
thoroughfares Staff to report back 5
Meeting adjourned to 7:30 p.m., July 27th 5
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
JULY 14, 1981
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m.,
July 14, 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
Theo Bore H. Jackman
Milton R. Mackaig Mayor
ALSO PRESENT: Loren D. Morgan, Acting City Manager
Peter Thorson, Acting 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
William Sumner, Fire Marshal
Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer
Francis Carter, Assistant City Planner
Don Wagner, Assistant to City Manager
Jeanne Cook, Deputy City Clerk -Treasurer
Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary
The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Quinn. The Flag Salute was led
by Councilman Cormack.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Mackaig, assisted by Mr. Henriksen, presented a Registered Civil
Engineer Certificate to Alfredo Brillantes.
HEARTNr,q
Mayor Mackaig opened the hearing on Zone Change Case No. 176, 12415 Woodruff
Avenue. He inquired if the Deputy City Clerk had the Proof of Publication, and
the response was yes.
It was moved by Councilman Swearingen and seconded by Councilman Jackman to
receive and file the Proof.
There being no one present to speak in favor or in opposition, it was moved
by Councilman Swearingen and seconded by Councilman Quinn tc 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. 459,
ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 176)
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen
and seconded by Councilman Quinn to waive further reading and to introduce the
Ordinance. The vote was unanimous.
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It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and so
ordered to approve the Consent Calendar:
Minutes: Regular Meeting of June 23, 1981; and Adjourned Regular Meeting of
June 26, 1981.
Correspondence from U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding Nuclear
Power Plant Licensing Process.
Correspondence from Senator William Campbell regarding Peripheral Canal
Project.
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Cash Contract #440, Burns Avenue: Accept the construction contract and
maintenance responsibility for improvements (Account #21-13954).
S.S. Project #357, Florence Avenue: Plans and Specifications and grant
authority to advertise for bids (Account 426-16239).
General Warrants: #191731 - 192173; #208338 - 208373: $1,796,817.28.
Water System Network Analysis: Approve budget supplement for Phase II.
Rabies Vaccination Clinic Fees: Approve and adopt new $3.00 fee for rabies
vaccination at the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority.
Rio Hondo Golf Course Bt:dget Revisions: Approve revised 1981-82 Golf Course
budget (52-4410) and additions to the Equipment Funds (62-4410). The pro-
posed changes will result in an estimated net operating cost increase of
$24,230.
RESOLUTION NO. 3989
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF PAUL N. BARRON TO THE
PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD FROM COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT TWO
RESOLUTION NO. 3990
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF J. ART JOHNSON TO THE
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION FROM
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT TWO
RESOLUTION NO. 3991
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF CHARLES V. JONES TO THE
LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD FROM COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT TWO
RESOLUTION NO. 3992
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF FRANK SHELDON TO THE
BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS -DESIGN REVIEW BOARD FROM
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT THREE
RESOLUTION No. 3993
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MRS. BARBARA HAYDEN TO
THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT THREE
RESOLUTION NO. 3994
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF WILLIS R. HANES TO THE
BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS -DESIGN REVIEW BOARD FOR
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT FOUR
RESOLUTION NO. 3995
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF D. DOUGLAS MORROW TO THE
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION FROM
DISTRICT FOUR
RESOLUTION NO. 3996
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MIKE A. LIDYOFF TO THE
BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS -DESIGN REVIEW BOARD FOR
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT FIVE
RESOLUTION NO. 3997
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MRS. PATT COOPER TO THE
PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD FROM COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT FIVE
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Items not on Agenda: None
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ORDTNANC-TS
ORDINANCE NO. 660
AN 0RDI14ANCE 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)(8015-8041 GARDENDALE STREET)
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.. 660. The vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 661
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 Swearingen
and seconded by Councilman Quinn to waive further reading and to adopt Ordinance
No. 661. The vote was unanimous.
ORDINANCE NO. 662
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY ENACTING A MORATORIUM WHICH PROHIBITS THE
DEVELOPING OF MANUFACTURED/FACTORY BUILT HOUSING ON
LOTS IN DOWNEY UNTIL STANDARDS REGULATING SUCH
DEVELOPMENTS ARE ENACTED
The Ordinance was read in its entirety. It was moved by Councilman Jackman,
seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt urgency
Ordinance No. 662.
ORDINANCE NO. 663
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY ADDING SECTION 29,16 TO THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO PEACE OFFICER STATUS OF AUXILIARY
POLICE OFFICERS
The Ordinance was read in its entirety. It was moved by Councilman Jackman,
seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by unanimous vote to adopt urgency
Ordinance No. 663.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 3998
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
GRANTING ZONE VARIANCE NO. 169 (10225 OLD RIVER SCHOOL ROAD)
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen,
seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by the following vote to waive further
reading and to adopt Resolution No. 3998.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Swearingen, Quinn, Cormack, Mackaig
NOES: 1 Council Member: Jackman
RESOLUTION NO. 3999
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 114 (10225 OLD
RIVER SCHOOL ROAD)
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen,
seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by the following vote to waive further
reading and to adopt Resolution No. 3999.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Swearingen, Quinn, Cormack, Mackaig
NOES: 1 Council Member: Jackman
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CASH CONTRACTS: None
MISCELLANEOUS ACTIONS
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and so
ordered to set a hearing on zone Change Case No. 177, 12709-19 Lakewood Boulevard,
for 7:30 p.m., July 27, 1981, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None
STAFF REPORTS
Refuse Destruction and Conversion to Energy
Mr. Ralph stated information has been received from the Los Angeles County
Sanitation Districts that they have approached North American Rockwell with possi-
bilities of a project. He suggested the Council might want to go on record as to
whether or not it is in favor of a project that would convert refuse to energy in
the City of Downey on North American Rockwell property.
Councilman Cormack said he would be willing to work with the County Sanitation
Districts but pointed out Downey is an independent city, not a contract city.
Mr. Ralph mentioned the County Sanitation Districts have indicated they would
be happy to work with the City in any manner it desired.
It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and
passed by unanimous vote to instruct the Director of Public Works to continue nego-
tiations; that the City of Downey seek assistance of the County Sanitation Districts
with the City being in charge of the project; and that the Mayor be authorized to
send a letter to NASA indicating the City's desires of becoming involved.
ORAL COAfMUNICATIONS - City Council
Councilman Swearingen referred to a report on the firing range and indicated
with Council's approval he would like staff to contact Mr. Engels concerning
establishing a range in the City.
Mr. Morgan stated staff has contacted Mr. Engels, and it appears the request
is for donated park property. Staff will need direction on how to proceed.
Councilman Swearingen said this is very necessary for the City, and he made
a motion to approve a firing range.
Councilman Cormack seconded the motion and moved the motion be amended to in-
clude "exploring a program of satisfactory revenue to the City either from Sales
Tax or a form of rent --the property cannot be loaned or given away."
Councilman Jackman stated his opposit )n to locating a firing range on City
or public property.
Councilman Cormack suggested a lease arrangement be explored, with the City
having a voice on how any building will be constructed. Also, this should
develop revenue.
The amendment was seconded by Councilman Swearingen and passed by the follow-
ing 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
Councilman Swearingen mentioned he is in receipt of a pamphlet from the Small
Business Advocate regarding Assembly hearing on SB 325 for easing bad check identity
rule. He requested staff write a letter for the Mayor's signature in support of
this bill.
Councilman Cormack inquired if the City's ordinances are strong enough to keen
vehicles from parking on lawns where they can be seen from the street. If the
ordinances are not strong enough he would like to move they be strengthened.
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Mr. Morgan replied past Councils have also struggled with the problem, and
unless something has been done in the last 321 years he would have to say the
ordinances are probably not strong enough. He inquired regarding the status of
recreational vehicles parking in driveways.
Mr. Carter explained in 1978 the ordinance was amended to allow parking of a
movable recreational vehicle in the driveway so long as it does not block access
to the garage.
Mr. Morgan will report back on status of the ordinances as they are today.
Councilman Cormack suggested contacting the City's service clubs, particularly
the more youthful group4, encouraging them to clean-up a blighted area in the City
on a regular basis and that proper recognition be given.
The Acting City Manager was requested to contact Dr. Gallegos of the Downey
Unified School District and report back.
Councilman Swearingen mentioned some of the service clubs that sponsor school
organizations.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Audience
Mr. Charles Jones, 7848 Brookmill Road, requested consideration be given to
the size of signs on small businesses on the north side of Florence Avenue east of
Paramount. He said it creates a hardship for the businesses, and they have re-
ceived a weeks notice to get the signs reduced to size. Mr. Jones stated with the
setbacks that exist it is difficult to see any sign. He noted his office is
located at 8041 Florence Avenue.
Mayor Mackaig explained there is a new Sign Ordinance in effect and Mr. Jones
could apply for a variance on his sign.
Councilman Swearingen said he has received many telephone calls this past week
regarding the signs on Florence Avenue. One of the signs was expensive and now the
business is being forced to remove it.
Speaking as Chairman of the Library Advisory Board, Mr. Jones requested that
in any bond issue proposed, the Library be considered as a much needed improvement
or as a new facility.
Mr. Morgan stated the architect is working on a sketch diagram of where the
Library might be located and a cost estimate. A report will be forthcoming to the
Council before the next meeting.
Mr. Rodney B. Tibbetts, 8509 Donovan, speaking on behalf of the Optimist Club,
inquired if the service. club street signs along City thoroughfares are being
removed. Referred to staff for .report.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 8:08 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., July 27, 1981, in the Council Chamber of
the. Downey City Hall.
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Je k, Deputy C ty Clerk -Treasurer Milton R. Mackaig, Mayor
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