HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-11-24-81-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
NOVEMBER 24, 1981
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Lighting District Annexation 81/31--81/52
Res,.: #4040
Adopted
1
Res. #4041, Downey Improvement Project
No. 708, 12349 Brookshire Avenue.
Adopted'
2
Res. #4042, Vacation of Dolan Street,
Second Street, Third Street, and portion'
of Alley parallel to Firestone Boulevard.
Adopted
2
Consent Calendar
Approved
2
Minutes of Regular Meeting, 11-10-81
Approved
2
Corres. Rate and Certain Changes to
Street and Area Lighting Tariff Schedules
Approved
2
Corres. Rate authorization regarding
Solar Rebate Program Expenses
Approved
2
Cash Contract #486, Storm Drain Reloca-
tion -- Second Street
Approved
2
General Warrants: #194234 - 194641;
#208742 - 208795; #300001 - 300148:
$1,296,190-75.
Approved
2
Councilmanic District Boundaries
Make no changes
2
Special Council Requests for Resolutions
or Proclamations
Approved
3
Hugh Gibbs & Don Gibbs, Architects -
Billing for Extra Services.
Approved
3
Res. #4043, Final Map #14550 (N/E
ccrner Gallatin Road & Lakewood Blvd.
Adopted
3
9558 Firestone, Community Development
Commission hearing
Staff to contact
Mrs. Sherman
3
9506 Firestone Blvd, Coimunity Devel-
opment hearing
Staff to contact
Mrs. Taylor
3
Violet Caroline opposes Emergency
Ordinance #671.
Staff to contact
Mrs. Caroline 3
Ord. #678, Amending Zoning Map, Dolan,
Brookshire, Second streets.
Adopted 3
Ord. #679, Operate a Cable Television
System in Downey.
Adopted 3
Res. #4044, California Cablesystems
to install truck line through Downey
Adopted 4
Agreement with Cal. Cable Systems
Mayor Guth. to sign 4
Ord. #680, Adding Bingo Games to DMC
Adopted 4
Res. #4045,Establishing a fee for a
Bingo License
Adopted 4
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COUNCIL MiNU'i°ES, NOVEMBER 24, 1981
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUUED)
Resolution: Reduction of Parking Spaces ACTION:
11102 Paramount Blvd. Removed from Agenda
Res. #4046, Hospital Lease - Approving
Grant of Reversionary Interest Adopted
Res. #4039, Commending James S.. Santangelo
as president of Board of Realtors Adopted
Res. #4047, Appoint Rodney W. Tibbetts
to Recreation & Comm. Services Commsn. Adopted
Cash Contract #4143, Pedestrian Imp.
Various Locations Citywide Approved
Amendment to DMC relating to Floor
Area of R-1 and R 2 Dvfellings Set Hearing 12-8-81
Amendment to DMC relating to Parking
and/or Storage of Vehicles in required
Landscape Setback and Driveway areas Set Hearing 12-8-81
No item be removed from the Agenda
unless it leas a majority approval of
the City Council To be studied
Miss Downey be entered i-n.to the Miss
California contest Staff to review
Keep America Beautiful Program
Prepare resolutions (certificates) for
business establishments who started in
Downey 25 years ago and are still in
business.
and report back
Staff to review and
bring back records
Staff to prepare
necessary data
City's Birthday Party to be well
advertised
Adjourned in memory of Byron White and
also adjourned meeting to 5 P.M. Nov. 30, 1981
for study session with Recreation & Community
Services Commission
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
NOVEMBER 24, 1981
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m.,
November 24, 1981, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Milton R.
Mackaig presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Milton R. Mackaig Mayor
Lyell W. Swearingen Mayor Pro Tem
James T. Quinn
Robert G. Cormack
Theodore H. Jackman
ALSO PRESENT: John W. Donlevy, City Manager .
Royal M. Sorensen, City Attorney
Dudley Lang, Assistant City Manager
Ronald W. Leege, Director of Finance
William A. Goggin, City Planner
Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer
Charles G. Eccleston, Traffic Engineer
Earl F. Strom, Battalion Chief
Donald Wagner, Assistant to City Manager
Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer
Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary
INVOCATION AND FLAG SALUTE
The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Jackman. The Flag Salute was led
by Councilman Cormack.
PRESENTATIONS: None
HEARINGS
Mayor Mackaig opened the hearing on Lighting District Annexation. 81/31--81/52.
He inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavit of Posting of Notice and Proof of
Publication, and the response was yes.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and so
ordered to receive and file the Affidavit and Proof.
Mayor Mackaig inquired if the City Clerk had received any written protests,
and the response was no.
'Where being no one present to speak in protest, it was moved by Councilman .•.--
Swe:aringen, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and so ordered to close the hearing.
RESOLUTION NO. 4040
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF'DOWNEY
ORDERING ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN AREAS INTO LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AD 121 AND TO MAINTAIN AND FURNISH
ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO THOSE STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES
LOCATED ON STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THOSE AREAS
(ANNEXATIONS 81/31 THROUGH 81/52)
The Resolution was read by title only. It was.moved by Councilman Swearingen,
seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further reading
and to adopt Resolution No. 4040.
Mayor Mackaig opened the hearing on Downey Improvement Project No. 708, 12349
Brookshire 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 and seconded by Councilman Quinn to re-
ceive and file the Affidavit.
Mr. Henriksen reported on the work performed and the costs involved for the
subject property.
Mayor Mackaig inquired if the City Clerk had received any written protests or
objections, and the response was no.
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There being no one present to speak in protest, it was moved by Councilman
Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and so ordered to close the hearing.
Mr. Shand referred to two changes in Section 3 of the Resolution, third line:
The amount should read "$1,000" and the word "more" is misspelled.
RESOLUTION NO. 4041
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT FOR CHAPTER 27 PROCEEDINGS
FOR DOWNEY IMPROVEMENT PROTECT NO. 708 - 12349 BROOKSHIRE
AVENUE
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen,
seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further reading
and to adopt Resolution No. 4041.
Mayor Mackaig opened the hearing on Vacation of Dolan Street, Second Street,
Third Street, and 2ortion of Alley parallel to Firestone Boulevard. He inquired if
the City Clerk had the Affidavit of posting of Notice, and the response was yes.
It was moved by Councilman Swearingen and seconded by Councilman Quinn to
receive and file the Affidavit.
Mr. Lang reported this vacation is another action in conjunction with Civic
Center development.
There being no one present to speak in opposition to the vacation it was moved
by Councilman Swearingen and seconded by Councilman Quinn to close the hearing.
The City Clerk stated he has received no correspondence on this matter.
RESOLUTION NO. 4042
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ORDERING THE VACATION OF THE FOLLOWING STREETS: DOLAN
STREET FROM 60.00 FEET NORTHERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF
FIRESTONE BOULEVARD 100.00 FEET WIDE TO THE SOUTHERLY
LINE OF THIRD STREET 60.00 FEET WIDE; SECOND STREET
FROM 191.66 FEET WESTERLY FROM THE WESTERLY LINE OF
DOLAN 60.00 FEET WIDE TO 295.00 FEET EASTERLY FROM THE
EASTERLY LINE OF SAID DOLAN STREET; THIRD STREET FROM
THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID DOLAN STREET TO THE WESTERLY
LINE OF BROOKSHIRE AVENUE 80.00 FEET WIDE; THE 18.00
FOOT PORTION OF THE ALLEY PARALLEL WITH AND 142.00 FEET
NORTHERLY OF THE NORTHERLY LINE OF FIRESTONE BOULEVARD
100.00 FEET WIDE FROM THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID DOLAN
STREET WESTERLY 128.00 FEET
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen,
seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further reading
and to adopt Resolution No. 4042.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and so
ordered to approve the Consent Calendar:
Minutes: Regular Meeting of November 10, 1981.
Correspondence from Southern California Edison Company regarding Application
#61027 to the Public Utilities Commission for Rate and Certain Changes to
Street and Area Lighting Tariff Schedules, --
Correspondence from Southern California Edison Company regarding Application
#61035 to the Public Utilities Commission for Rate authorization re ardin
Solar Rebate Pro ram Expenses.
Cash Contract #486, Storm Drain Relocation - Second Street: Plans and
specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids (A/C #40-13919).
General Warrants: #194234 - 194641; #208742 - 208795; 4300001 -- 300148:
$1,296,190.75.
Councilmanic District Boundaries: Accept report of November 16, 1961, and
make no change in the district boundaries.
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Special Council Requests for Resolutions or Proclamations: That the Mayor
and individual Council Members, when asked to present such Resolutions or
Proclamations, have the Council secretary poll the full Council for their
concurrence prior to such presentations.
Hugh Gibbs & Don Gibbs, Architects - Billing for Extra Services: Authorize
payment. '
RESOLUTION NO. 4043
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 14550 (NORTHEAST CORNER
GALLATIN ROAD AND LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD)
ORAL CO'�D,=ICATIONS - Items not on Agenda
Louise Sherman, representing her mother, Grace Bertrand, owner of property at
9558 Firestone, referred to the Community Develo men.t Commission hearing scheduled
for,7:15 p.m. She expressed concern regarding several matters that are unresolved:
They have tried to cooperate with the City in upgrading the property but get no
response from the the City as to how this can be done; they are willing to partici-
pate in redevelopment if they can keep the existing business on Firestone; and they
have acquired an appraisal on the property which they would be willing to share with
the City if the City will share its appraisal.
Mr. Donievy explained this was removed from the Agenda, and staff will be in
contact with Ms. Sherman within a few days.
Mrs. Verna Taylor, owner of property at 9506 Firestone Boulevard, referred to
proposed redevelo went of her propert . She commented on the number of years she
and her husband have lived in their home and of the improvements they have made over
the years to their residentce and to construct small houses and apartments, which
are rentalsv Mrs. Taylor stated if redevelopment is inevitable, then they hope to
receive what is comparable to the lifestyle they have now, with enough income to
live on and take the place of income they now derive from their rentals. She was
informed staff will be contacting her within the next several days.
Violet Caroline, residing on Gardendale Street:, expressed her opposition to
Emergency Ordinance No. 671 prohibiting construction of carports on new R-1 and R-2
development, which she feels is a violation of her rights. She commented regarding
the assets of having a carport and would like to see this matter resolved with
Ordinance No. 671 rescinded.
Mr. Donlevy said a complete letter will be sent to Ms. Caroline.
ORDINANCES
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. 481,
ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 178) (FACTORY -BUILT HOUSING DISTRICTS)
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen,
seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further reading
and to introduce the Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 678
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. 487,
ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 179) (LOCATED BETWEEN DOLAN AND
BROOKSHIRE AVENUES AND SECOND STREET AND NORTHERLY
PROPERTY LINE OF DOWNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROPERTY)
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen,
seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further reading
and to adopt Ordinance No. 678.
ORDINANCE NO. 679
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO CALIFORNIA
CABLESYSTEMS, INC., TO OPERATE A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM IN
THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND SETTING FORTH CONDITIONS ACCOMPANYING
THE GRANTING OF THE FRANCHISE
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The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman,
seconded by Councilman Cormack and passed by unanimous vote to waive further read-
ing and to adopt Ordinance No.',679.
RESOLUTION NO. 4044
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ALLOWING CALIFORNIA CABLESYSTEMS TO INSTALL THEIR TRUNK
LINE THROUGH THE CITY OF DOWNEY ON TERMS AND CONDITIONS
SPECIFIED BY THE CITY
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Swearingen,
seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further readinc
and to adopt Resolution No. 4044.
It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and
passed by unanimous vote to authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement with California
Cablesystems, Inc. The agreement becomes effective upon the effective date of the
Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 680
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 4A
TO ARTICLE IV CONSISTING OF SECTIONS 4410 THROUGH 4432,
WHICH SAID SECTIONS RELATE TO BINGO GAMES
The Ordinance 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 Ordinance', No. 680.
Mayor Mackaig requested a', show of hands of those people wishing to address the
Council on this subject, and three people raised their hands. He said the number of
speakers will be limited to those three persons.
Elsa Van Leuven, 10031 Lesterford, said her church is opposed to the Ordinance
and she expressed her opposition to bingo in the City as a form of gambling. Also,
many people in the City are against this.
Mr. Larry Chaney, 12262 Orizaba Avenue, opposed bingo as a way for charitable —
organizations to raise funds and said this ordinance would open the door to other
forms of entertainment and stronger gambling in the community.
Mr. Carl Matthewson, formerly a Downey resident and now residing in Bell, said
bingo in wrong and will only bring problems.
For the record, Mayor Mackaig requested a show of hands of those persons who
are opposed to bingo. He then requested a show of hands of those in favor. A count
was not taken.
Councilman Cormack does not think the City needs bingo and cannot see why the
Council should legalize it. He pointed out all of the letters received have been
in opposition, and the Council should either vote down the ordinance or let the
people vote on it in June.
AYES: 3 Council Members: Swearingen, Quinn, Mackaig
NOES: 2 Council Members: Cormack, Jackman
Mayor Mackaig declared a recess from 8:09 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. The meeting re-
sumed with all Council Members present.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 4045
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR A BINGO LICENSE
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. 4045.
A substitute motion was made by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman
Cormack to establish an annual fee of $500 in place of $50.
Mr. Sorensen stated the statute under which the Council is able to adopt a
bingo ordinance limits the fee to $50 or a small percentage of the gross receipts.
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Mr. Donlevy said the percentage is two or three percent, and to monitor that
would cost far more than a straight $50 license fee.
Councilman Cormack indicated he was informed the Council could set whatever
fee it wanted. He said the press should bring to the attention of the public that
this could cost the taxpayers and City money and deprive them of services while
monitoring the ordinance.
The substitute motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: 2 Council Members: Cormack, Jackman
NOES: 3 Council Members: Swearingen, Quinn, Mackaig
Roil call vote on original motion:
AYES: 3 Council Members: Swearingen, Quinn, Mackaig
NOES: 2 Council Members: Cormack, Jackman
The Resolution authorizing Reduction of Parkina Spaces at 11102 Paramount
Boulevard was removed from the Agenda.
RESOLUTION NO. 4046
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ADDENDUM TO THE LEASE DATED
OCTOBER 16, 1968, AND APPROVING GRANT OF REVERSIONARY
INTEREST THEREUNDER
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. 4046.
Mr. Don Robinson interrupted the chair and requested permission to comment on
the prior Resolution, which was removed from the Agenda. He asked why it was removed.
Mr. Donlevy replied staff feels this needs further review before making a full
recommendation to the Council. _
Mr. Robinson pointed out this has been approved by the Parking Place Commis-
sion and Planning Commission, and he was told today by staff they are standing
behind their original recommendation.
Mr. Donlevy said since that time there are still, some unanswered questions,
and staff will be contacting Mr. Robinson.
Mayor Mackaig promised Mr. Robinson the Council will vote on this at the next
meeting.
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Continuing with Resolution No. 4046 concerning!Addendum.
Mayor Mackaig asked if there was anyone present to address the Council, and five
persons raised their hands. He said the number of speakers will be limited to
those five persons, two minutes each.
Mr. Jack Robinson, 8555 Gainford Avenue, spoke as a resident of the City, a
member of the Board of Directors of the Downey Community Hospital, and Chairman of
the committee that studied reversionary rights of the lease between the City and
the Hospital. He commented on the voting measures to finance construction of the
Hospital, which he said resulted in a Joint Powers Agreement for issuing non-taxable
bonds. He pointed out the Hospital has responded to the needs of the community
with approximately $4 million of additional improvements in facilities and is on the
threshhold of building a $3.5 million addition of a much -needed ICU -CCU unit to be
paid for with donations from the general public, a substantial amount of which has
already been collected. Mr. Robinson concluded the Hospital has not and will not
be a cost to the City --it will continue to respond to the needs of the community.
They are only asking for revisionary rights after payment of the bond indenture.
Mr. John Hundley, 10531 Casanes Avenue, said he speaks not only as a citizen
but as a member and President of the Board of Directors of the Downey Community
Hospital. He is aware and knowledgeable of the facts that the Hospital has to grow
and move forward to stay viable and keep a good position in the medical community.
Not only has:the Hospital been paying on the bonds,.but it has built new facilities
paid for out of revenue from the Hospital. The Hospital has received in excess of
$1.5 million with more pledges promised.
Dr. John Alexander, 9725 Belder Drive, said he ;practices cardiology in the
City at 10720 Paramount Boulevard and is Director of Cardiology and Coronary Care
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at the Downey Community Hospital. He expressed the need for growth of the Hospital
to meet the changing technologies in medicine.
Mr. Whittington, 8542 Manatee, commented on a letter he received from the
Hospital concerning his property on Manatee, which he said was sent to all of the
property owners on the east side of Brookshire between Manatee and Cleta, on the
north side of Cleta Street, Patton Road, and south side of Manatee Street. He
feels the Hospital's plan is to have a regional medical center similar to USC, and
he would like to see this go to the vote of the people.
Mr. Ken Miller, 7336 Cleargrove Drive, stated his opposition to the proposal
for the Council to give away equity that exists in the multi -million dollar
Hospital, and he feels there should be a hearing before the Council takes action.
He discussed information obtained from researching this matter concerning the acqui----
sition of the present Hospital site, noting he could not find where the City was
compensated for this amount. Mr. Miller requested the Council to have staff come
back with a report to substantiate the fact that the Council would not be giving
away taxpayers' money.
Councilman Cormack said he has studied this and feels it is fair for the people
of Downey with safeguards built in.
Councilman Jackman indicated he will oppose the Resolution because it goes
against strong commitments he made to his constituents, wherein he feels the people
should vote on this.
Mayor Mackaig asked for a show of hands of people in favor and then a show of
hands of people in opposition. No count was taken.
Mayor Mackaig is in favor of this because it gives the City additional time to
watch over the Hospital and make sure they do what they say they will, but he feels
it should be 50 years instead of 35 years.
During discussion, Mr. Sorensen explained the agreement compels the Foundation
to maintain the Hospital for 35 years, and if it fails to do so, then title would
re -vest in the City. He responded to questions of Mr. Miller concerning the lease
amendment.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Swearingen, Quinn, Cormack, Mackaig
NOES: 1 Council Member: Jackman
RESOLUTION NO. 4039
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
COMMENDING JAMES S. SANTANGELO AS 1980-81 PRESIDENT OF
THE DOWNEY BOARD OF REALTORS
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Quinn,
seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further
reading and to adopt Resolution No. 4039
RESOLUTION NO. 4047
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF RODNEY W. TIBBETTS TO THE
RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION OF COUNCILMANIC
DISTRICT ONE
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Quinn,
seconded by Mayor Mackaig, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further reading
and to adopt Resolution No. 4047.
CASH CONTRACTS
It was moved by Councilman Swearingen, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed
by unanimous vote to waive the minor bid bond irregularity and award a unit price
contract totaling $16,843.50 to Stevens and Stevens of Downey, the lowest and best
bidder, for construction of improvements under Cash Contract #443, Pedestrian
Improvements - Various Locations Cit ide (A/C #27--13917).
MISCELLANEOUS ACTIONS
A hearing on proposed Amendment to the Downey Municipal Code relating to Floor
Area of ld2 Dwellings was set for 7:30 p.m., December 8, 1981, in the Council
Chamber of the Downey
y City Hall.
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A hearing on proposed Amendment to the Downey Municipal Code relatinq to Park-
ing and/or Stora2e of Vehicles irir��jttd Landscape Setback and DrivewM Areas was
set for 7:30 p.m., December 8, 1981, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None
STAFF REPORTS: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - City Council
Councilman Swearingen indicated he would like to make a motion that no item be
removed from the Agenda unless it has_a majoritZ M12roval of the City Council.
Councilman Cormack and Mayor Mackaig each feel that any Council Member should
be able to request removal of an item on the Agenda.
Councilman Jackman favors the present polic2
Referring to the Resolution concerning the Parking Waiver, which was removed
from tonight's Agenda, Councilman Cormack feels this item needs to have a study
cession before coming back on the Agenda.
It was moved by Councilman Quinn that Miss Downey be entered into the Miss
California contest, and he requested staff review and report back.
Councilman CormLack explained the Health & Sanitation Committee has expressed
concern about the City's Kee_p,.America Beautiful Procrram. He requested this program
be instituted with a director or coordinator to contact key clubs in the is
he asked that staff review this to see what can be done in the future.
It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Swearingen, and so
ordered to bring the records back so they can be studied.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Cormack, Aandso
ordered that the Council secretary or proper staff 12repare resolutions to be re
sented to the comiDanies who have been in business in the Ci�Z for 25 years of th
City's ncorporation at the City's Birthday Celebration on December 7th.
Councilman Jackman indicated he would like to see the Ci�yz is Birthdm2aiiX
well advertised and well attended.
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., November 30, 1981, in the
Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, for study session with the Recreation &
Community Services Commission. The meeting was also adjourned in memory of Byron
White.
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