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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-07-13-82-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JULY 13, 1982 T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S SUBJECT: ACTION: Ltg. Maint. Dist. AD 121, 1982-83 Assessment Levy Hearing cont'd. to July 27, 1982 Appeal, Zone Variance #207, 8300 Telegraph Denied Amendment to DMC re Business Identifying Signs - Ordinance Appeal, Zone Variance #206, 8509 Donovan Appeal, Zone Variance #209, 8646 Florence PAGE NO. 1 2 11 Deny change in Ord. & grant Appeal, Zone Variance #196, 7840 Firestone 3 Denied Denied Res. #4118, Ord. Vacation of Portion of S/s Imperial bet. Cul-de-sac Ely. of Brookshire to line parallel & 15' Ely. of Brookshire Adopted Appeal, Zone Variance #205, 12072 Smallwood: Approve & include offer of neighbors to financially assist Mr. Davis in restoring his ppty. to original status & auth. offices of City Mgr. to confer w/2 parties in effort to arrive at amicable solution Approved Minutes: Reg. Mtg., June 22, 1982; & Reorganization Mtg., July 6, 1982 Approved Corres. from Commuter Bus Lines re. Appl. to PUC for Fare Increase Filed Corres. from Sen. Carpenter re Downey's Res. supporting return to Part-time Legis. Filed Rejection of Legal Claims: Ref. #560, #564, #565, & #566 Approved General Warrants: #209244 - 209276 #304435 - 304887 Approved Amendments to Capital Improvements Budget for 1982-83 to include Reappropriations: $90,000, pavement resurfacing on Imperial, Woodruff Ely (FAU Share- $88,000); and $108,000, pavement resurfacing on Imperial bet. Coldbrook & Woodruff (FAU Share - $105,000) Approved Amended 4.5 Transit Claim (Final): Auth. subm. of amended Elderly & Handicapped Transit Claim proposing use of $44,344 Art. 4.5 Funds for lst 6-mo. of 1982-83 & Proposition A Funds for remaining 6-mo. in amount of $44,344 Approved Ord. amending Secs. 7507, 9216.7, & 9233.6 & Adding Sec. 7511, 7511.1 & 7511.2 all re Cable TV Facilities Introduced Res. #4119, Requiring Fee Charged for Filing Appl. w/Board of Bldg. Appeals & Rehabilitation Appeals Bd. Adopted Res. #4120, Designating Alt. Member to Bd. Dir. County Sanitation Dist. #2 & 18 Adopted CC #490A, Civic Center Parking - Phase I, Proposed City Hall Site: Plans, specs & grant auth. to advertise for bids Approved 3 5 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL MINUTES, JULY 13, 1982 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT: ACTION: otr_F mn Req. of Disabilities Unlimited - SE Center Denied; continue with $2,000 contri- f/Independent Living for waiver of rental bution; & direct staff to help find fees $9,424.80 per year for facility at way SECIL can serve community to Apollo Center help defray some costs 8 Zone Change Case 4185, NE Corner Buckles & Lakewood Hearing set for July 27, 1982 8 Keep America Beautiful Program: Report by Joan Frey of Citizens Health & Environ- mental Sanitation Committee 8 Cn. Cormack req. problem of continuing hi -density development in City be placed on future Agenda & also parking violatns. on lawns & trailers in setback areas & on streets 8 Cn. Cormack referred to senior citizen proj. on Dolan St. with only 1/2 parking space per apartment unit 8 Request for City Manager to ask Mr. Goggin A to defer his retirement at least until end of the year Tabled motion 8, 9 Cn. Barb suggests Council appoint committee next meeting to study possibility of turning trash to electricity So ordered Council Appointments by Mayor Quinn: On. Jackman as Delegate to SEAACA & Mayor Quinn as Alternate; On. Cormack & Mayor Quinn to City -School Recreation Committee Closed session re personnel matter E N 0 Page 2 of 2 gobs MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JULY 13, 1982 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., July 13, 1982, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor James T. Quinn presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: James. T. Quinn Mayor _ Robert G. Cormack Mayor Pro Tem Theodore H. Jackman Randall R. Barb Bob Davila ALSO PRESENT: John W. Donlevy, City Manager Mark C. Allen, Jr., Acting City Attorney Dudley Lang, Assistant City Manager William A. Ralph, Director of Public Works Ronald W. Leege, Director of Finance G. Pete Stone, Police Captain Lyle Wilkinson, Battalion Chief William A. Goggin, City Planner Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer Harry Rayson, Building Official Ronald E. Cano, Assistant to City Manager Franklin DeGroot, Principal Planner Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary INVOCATION AND FLAG SALUTE The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Cormack. The Flag Salute was led by Councilman Jackman. PRESENTATIONS: None HEARINGS Mayor Quinn opened the hearing on Lighting Maintenance District AD 121, Li 1982-83 Assessment Levy, pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and ghting Act of 1972. The hearing was continued from the regular Council Meeting of June 22, 1982. Mr. Henriksen reported that the Engineer's Report has been amended for a total reduction of $62,136, which would allow a reduction in Zone I - single family units a total of $60,876, or 34 percent. Each individual unit would be reduced from $15.34 to $10.00 per year. There are also minor reductions in Zones V and VI. Mayor Quinn inquired if the City Clerk had received any written correspondence on this matter, and the response was no. Mayor Quinn then asked if there was anyone present to speak regarding the proposed assessment levy. Mr. Ken Miller, 7336 Cleargrove Drive, read his study of Downey's street light- ing district and commented on the amount of the fund balance as opposed to the operating and installation costs. Mr. Miller suggested a policy be established as to the amount of cash flow reserves that should be maintained in each zone fund. He objected to using any of the surplus funds to improve street lights in the I downtown and Civic Center areas. It was so ordered to enter Mr. Miller's report into the official records of the meeting. Mr. Donlevy indicated staff has not had an opportunity to review Mr. Miller's report, and there is no question the City has a reserve balance of $300,000. He mentioned that if the Council feels the reserve is too high, this can be referred back to staff for further reductions. However, he pointed out there is nothing wrong with a sufficient reserve fund. Councilman Jackman feels the reserve fund balance in each zone should not be more than the projected expenses. He would like Council to have an opportunity to review Mr. Miller's report and delay the vote until the next meeting. Council Minutes 7/13/82 -1- 900(P Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Davila, and so ordered to continue the hearing to 7:30 p.m., July 27, 1982, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. Mayor Quinn opened the hearing on Appeal to Zone Variance No. 207, 8300 Telegraph Road, which was continued from the regular meeting of June 22, 1982. Mr. Coggin reported on the request of the �� Hospital to extend a portion of the Hospital for obstetrics, which would require removal of some of the parking. The appeal is based on the conditions of approval by the Planning Commission pertaining to Condition #5, requiring the Hospital to provide parking for employees and no street parking to be permitted in the area surrounding the Hospital; Condition #8, giving the Planning Commission jurisdiction to add or modify conditions in order to make the project acceptable for the neighborhood; Condition #9, pertaining to parking for night shift employees; and Condition #10, regarding added wall height. Mayor Quinn inquired if the City Clerk had received any correspondence on this matter, and the response was no. Mayor Quinn then inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor of the appeal. Mr. William Baker, Administrator of the Rio Hondo Memorial Hospital, spoke re- garding the Hospital's appeal to the four conditions, noting the Hospital will comply with Condition #10. He had thought Condition #9 was resolved concerning parking by Hospital employees. Referring to Condition #5 requiring the Hospital to be responsible for monitoring the parking, Mr. Baker pointed out that their attorneys would be reticent to pursue this matter in that physicians are not employees of the Hospital. He said Condition #8 could adversely affect their ability to negotiate a good rate for a loan. He requested the Council give some consideration to eliminating Conditions 5 and 8. He pointed out the Hospital is willing to abide by the Council's decision, and the Hospital will maintain the parking policy in effect. When asked about requiring stickers for the Hospital employees' automobiles, Mr. Baker explained some of the employees have not abided by the rules, and attempts are being made to correct this. The physicians are also asked to place stickers on their vehicles. Mayor Quinn asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition. Mr. Mike Makshanoff, 8303 Birchcrest Road, concurred with all the conditions. Mr. Dave Joyce, 8311 Vista Del Rosa, feels the Hospital should be able to do something about the parking. Frances Wallace, 8253 Birchcrest Road, submitted photographs of the doctors' parking area at the Hospital, as well as automobiles parked along Vista Del Rosa and Birchcrest. She then said the problem is the Hospital employees and she has seen them with unmarked vehicles. Irene Makshanoff, 8303 Birchcrest Road, noted the number of vehicles that park on Telegraph Road and said Hospital employees are still parking in the neighborhood. Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee Street, said he lives across from the Downey Community Hospital, which has a similar problem, and with the Hospital's cooperation these problems can be solved. Norman Wallace, 8253 Birchcrest Road, stated to grant this variance would be a step backwards. There being no one else to speak in opposition, Mr. Baker was asked if he wished to speak in rebuttal. Mr. Baker rebutted the comment concerning parking on Telegraph Road and indi- cated it is hoped to correct some of the signing in the visitors' parking lot. It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and so ordered to close the hearing. Councilman Cormack said the parking situation in the City has been getting out of hand and the Hospital should be encouraged to acquire more land for parking. Also, all of the conditions should stay in effect. Councilman Jackman concurred with Councilman Cormack and feels it might be difficult for the Hospital to enforce parking regulations but questioned what an alternate solution might be. Council Minutes 7/13/82 -2- rloo? Councilman Cormack suggested placing 30-minute parking on Telegraph Road. Councilman Barb discussed the parking solution proposed by the Hospital. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Davila, and passed by unanimous vote to deny the appeal and not change the wording in Condition #5. Mayor Quinn opened the hearing on proposed Amendment to Downey Municipal Code regarding Business Identifying Signs, which was continued from the regular meeting of June 22, 1982. Mr. Goggin reported on the Planning Commission review of a proposed change in the code to allow 10 square feet of advertising for the name of the front business in a complex. The Commission has recommended the Code be modified to the extent that the front of the building may have a 12 square foot sign advertising the address only. This would allow the back businesses to have as much representation. Referring to Zone Variance #196 of Mullikin Medical Center, 7840 Firestone Boule- vard, for an emergency sign on the front of the building, Mr. Goggin pointed out that if the code is changed to permit the emergency sign, then any other business in the City would have the same right. This would not help the businesses who sit back further from the street. Mayor Quinn said an emergency medical center is different from another business. Councilman Cormack concurred with the Planning Commission and City Planner that the ordinance remain as is and to not change the code. However, he said, for an emergency facility and some other rare circumstances there should be an exception. Mayor Quinn inquired if anyone wished to speak to the proposed amendment. Mr. Schwartz, Administrator of Mullikin Medical Center, asked for Council reconsideration of their request for an emergency sign, citing other businesses in the City that have signs on the side of the building. Mr. Bob Brazelton, 10029 Birchdale Avenue, does not feel the ordinance should be changed, noting the variance procedure is available to anyone requesting it. Mayor Quinn inquired if the City Clerk had received any correspondence on this matter, and the response was no. There being no one else wishing to speak, it was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and so ordered to close the hearing. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 9148.14 (g) OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH RELATES TO SIGNS (CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE IX) The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by unanimous vote to deny the change in the Ordinance and grant the Appeal to Zone Variance #196, 7840 Firestone Boulevard. Mayor Quinn opened the hearing on Appeal to Zone Variance #206, 8509 Donovan Street. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Proof of Publication, and the response was yes. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and so ordered to receive and file the Proof. Mr. Goggin reported on the location of the property, which is zoned R1-5000 and developed with a single family home. The request is to legalize a two-story addition originally approved with a permit for a one-story structure for a washroom and workshop on the back of a garage detached from the house. He then showed some slides of the structure and pointed out the Building Division cited the construc- tion as not being in conformance with the permit issued. The Code does not permit two-story accessory buildings on residential property, and the Planning Commission denied the zone variance on that basis. Mr. Goggin then discussed the size and design of the structure. Mayor Quinn inquired if the City Clerk had received any correspondence on this matter, and the response was no. Mayor Quinn then asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the appeal. Council Minutes 7/13/82 -3- 1A Mr. Paul Clayton, 7972 East Fourth Place, representing Mr. Tibbetts, the property owner, said he has been involved in architecture for almost 41 years, and the structure in question is not two stories but has a gambrel roof, which is a two -pitch roof and creates the illusion of a second floor. There are many build- ings in Downey in affluent R-1 zones with the same type of roof. Mr. Clayton mentioned the structure with the gambrel roof allows for storage and an attic area, but it is not a two-story building. The rear stairway gives access to the attic. The structure upgrades the property which is in a redevelopment area. Responding to a question, Mr. Clayton mentioned construction was under way when he was asked to prepare plans to qualify the building as structurally sound. In his estimation, the structure is one story with a gambrel roof and attic space that can be used for anything. Councilman Jackman asked if the attic -storage area can be converted to living quarters, and Mr. Clayton replied it is not permitted under the Code. Mr. Rodney B. Tibbetts, the property owner, said he is upgrading the property and he presented a petition signed by people in the area in favor of the construc- tion. Responding to questions, he said the garage in front of the structure will be torn down. He is a small contractor, and the new structure is a two-story garage with storage area for his tools --the upper floor will be for storage of windows, molding and insulation. Mr. Goggin pointed out the only set of plans which have been approved were submitted with the Council's material --the set of plans prepared by Mr. Clayton have never been approved by the Building & Safety or Planning Divisions, and no permit has been issued on these plans. Discussion was held regarding dividing the lot to build a second house. Councilman Davila asked Mr. Tibbetts if he had a_permit approved by the Planning Division to construct the current type of structure. Mr. Tibbetts replied he has a permit but not for the type of building being constructed. He pointed out his son obtained the permit while he was on vacation. Councilman Barb mentioned the permit submitted with the Council's information on this case is signed by Mr. Tibbetts. Mr. Frank Hardy, 8506 E. Orange, said Mr. Tibbetts' building is a credit to the neighborhood. Connie Sziebl, 8516 Donovan Street, feels if Mr. Tibbetts wants to upgrade his property she is in favor of it. There being no one else to speak in favor, Mayor Quinn asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition. Mr. Bob Brazelton, 10029 Birchdale, said the City has a good Zoning Ordinance and General Plan, and everyone should abide by the rules enacted. He commented on the variance procedure as outlined in the Code. There being no one else to speak in opposition, it was moved by Councilman Davila, seconded by Councilman Barb, and so ordered to close the hearing. Councilman Cormack indicated he cannot morally approve a violation of the City's Ordinance and suggested possibly building two houses on the lot. Councilman Jackman concurred and said in Mr. Tibbetts' line of work he should have known better than to do what he did. The Council cannot overlook violations of the Code and expect to maintain the City's integrity. Councilman Barb mentioned the area is beginning to be upgraded, and improve- ments are being made. However, in this situation, the ordinances must be upheld. Councilman Davila concurred with the rest of the Council. Mayor Quinn mentioned he drove by two homes in the area on which he rejected a variance last year and they are deteriorated. Mr. Tibbetts is trying to upgrade his property and has admitted he violated the Code and is wrong, but he has a building Mayor Quinn feels will enhance the property. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Davila, and passed by the following vote to deny the appeal to Zone Variance #206. Council Minutes 7/13/82 -4- %09 AYES: 4 Council Members: Cormack, Jackman, Barb, Davila NOES: 1 Council Member: Quinn Mayor Quinn opened the hearing on ZEpeal to Zone Variance #209, 8646 Florence Avenue. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Proof of Publication, and the response was yes. It was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Cormack to receive and file the Proof. Mr. Goggin reported on the location of the property, which is zoned C-4. The applicant had two signs painted on the building, one on the front and one on the side, which is in excess of the size permitted by ordinance. The sign on the east side would have to be reduced to ten square feet in order to comply with the Code. Mayor Quinn inquired if the City Clerk had received any correspondence on this matter, and the response was no. Mayor Quinn then asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the appeal. Mr. Denny Vachal, owner of Bootleg Silkscreen Company, 8646 Florence Avenue, commented on the condition of the building when he leased it and of the improve- ments he made to the premises. He left it up to the sign painter to obtain the necessary permit, and the sign was painted 1-1/2 years ago. Had he known it was in excess of the ordinance he would not have spent $750 for the sign, which he understands is 24 square feet too large. Mr. Vachal requested he be allowed to amortize his sign over a period of time. There being no one else to speak in favor and no one to speak in opposition, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Davila, and so ordered to close the hearing. During discussion, it was pointed out the City's Sign Ordinance became effec- tive in January 1978, so Mr. Vachal's sign could not be amortized. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Davila, and passed by unanimous vote to deny the Appeal to Zone Variance #209. Mayor Quinn opened the hearing on Street Vacation #139, Southeasterly from the Southeasterly Corner of Imperial Highway and Brookshire Avenue. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavit of Posting of Notice, and the response was yes. It was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Mayor Quinn to receive and file the Affidavit. Mr. Henriksen reviewed the procedure for street vacation, which normally com- mences through a request of a property owner. The vacation also requires approval of the Planning Commission, and staff now recommends Council approval. Mayor Quinn inquired if the City Clerk had received any written correspondence on {this matter, and the response was no. There being no one wishing to speak in opposition or in favor, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and so ordered to close the hearing. RESOLUTION NO. 4118 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY BETWEEN CUL-DE-SAC EASTERLY OF BROOK - SHIRE AVENUE TO A LINE THAT IS PARALLEL WITH AND 15 FEET EASTERLY OF BROOKSHIRE AVENUE The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further reading and to adopt Resolution No. 4118. Mayor Quinn declared a recess from 9:28 p.m, to 9:38 p.m. The meeting resumed with all Council Members present. Council Minutes 7/13/82 -5- gala MISCELLANEOUS ACTION Appeal to Zone Variance #205, 12072 Smallwood Avenue Mayor Quinn asked if Councilmen Barb and Davila, who were not sitting as Council Members during the time of the hearing and subsequent discussion on this matter have listened to the tape recordings of those meetings. Councilman Barb indicated he was present in the audience at the time of the hearing and subsequent discussion. Councilman Davila has listened to the tape recordings. Mr. Goggin narrated a slide presentation of the Davis home showing the pro- perty from different angles. Councilman Cormack indicated there is an offer of the neighbors to repair or replace the front of the Davis property. Mr. Goggin explained it is his understanding the offer is still open. Councilman Jackman said he has reviewed this matter, and while he is in sympathy with the Davises, he feels strongly the City has to maintain its codes and ordinances. He has a copy of the letter, wherein the neighbors have agreed to try to get together and use the offices of the City in an attempt to reach an agreement, whereby the Davises can be made whole for what they have already done on the property and not suffer more financial loss. Councilman Barb expressed his opinion that the Council should uphold the City's ordinances or change them and mentioned he cannot vote to allow the home addition. Councilman Davila agreed the ordinances are set to protect each citizen, however, there are exceptions to the rule. He said it appears from the aerial photos, there are two properties with a 20-foot frontage. Mr. Goggin explained the two properties referred to are on the west side of Smallwood. Discussion followed regarding the setbacks. Councilman Davila indicated he does not have any conflict of interest with either of the two parties involved and asked if any of the Council Members would have any conflict dealing with the companies or business associates of Mr. Ynievel or Mr. Davis. Mayor Quinn replied he does not have any conflict. Councilman Cormack said in the event any Council Member would have a conflict of interest he would declare it as a possibility. Mayor Quinn feels Mr. Davis did obtain a permit with good intentions, and he would have to vote for the variance. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed by the following vote to approve the Appeal to Zone Variance #205 and to include the offer of the neighbors to financially assist Mr. Davis in restoring his pro- perty to its original status, and authorize the offices of the City Manager to confer with the two parties in an effort to arrive at an amicable solution. A representative of the neighbors requested the Council be specific on how this issue is to be resolved. Mr. Allen indicated there remains to be unresolved problems in terms of the offer the neighbors made, and if they cannot be worked out, then the City Council may have to address this issue again. AYES: 4 Council Members: Cormack, Jackman, Barb, Quinn NOES: 1 Council Member: Davila CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by the following vote to approve the Consent Calendar: Minutes: Regular Meeting of June 22, 1982, and Reorganization Meeting of July 6, 1982. Council Minutes 7/13/82 -6- Correspondence from Commuter Bus Lines regarding Application to Public Utilities Commission for Fare Increase. Correspondence from Senator Paul Carpenter regarding Downey's Resolution supporting return to a Part-time Legislature. s: Ref. #560, Fritz Coy and Kelly Hughes; Re Ref. #565, Toland Way Apartment Co.; and Ref. Greg J. Crosswhite. General Warrants: #209244 - 209276; #304435 - 304887: $1,920,905.96. to include Re tions of the following projects: $90,000 for pavement resurfacing on Imperial Highway - Woodruff Avenue easterly (FAU Share $88,000); and $108,000 for pavement resurfacing on Imperial Highway between Coldbrook Avenue and Woodruff Avenue (FAU Share $105,000). Amended 4.5 Transit Claim (Final): Authorize submittal of an amended Elderly and Handicapped Transit Claim proposing the use of $44,344 Article 4.5 funds for the first six months of the 1982-83 fiscal year and Proposition A Funds for the remaining six months in the amount of $44,344. AYES: 5 Council Members: Cormack, Jackman, Barb, Davila, Quinn ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Items not on Agenda: None ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTIONS 7507, 9216.7, 9231.5 AND 9233.6 AND ADDING SECTIONS 7511, 7511.1 AND 7511.2, ALL RELATING TO CABLE TELEVISION FACILITIES The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further reading and to introduce the Ordinance. , RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 4119 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUIRING A FEE BE CHARGED FOR FILING AN APPLICATION WITH THE BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS AND THE REHABILITATION APPEALS BOARD The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Davila, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further read- ing and to adopt Resolution No. 4119. RESOLUTION NO. 4120 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DESIGNATING AN ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS NUMBERS 2 AND 18 The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further read- ing and to adopt Resolution No. 4120. CASH CONTRACTS It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by the following vote to approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids on Cash Contract #490A, Civic Center Parking - Phase I, Proposed City Hall Site (Account #40-13919). Mr. Henriksen commented on the portion of the Civic Center Project designated for a roadway and the proposed parking lot, and where the roadway will intersect with Dolan Street and Brookshire Avenue. The plan has been coordinated so that what is constructed now will be usable in the future. He said the proposed parking area will not have to be torn down --it will be constructed an inch low to accommodate resurfacing with asphaltic concrete when the Civic Center Project is completed. It is estimated there will be room for four rows of 900 parking for approximately 100 stalls. In addition, it is planned to install some temporary wood poles for lighting, which will eventually be removed. AYES: 5 Council Members: Cormack, Jackman, Barb, Davila, Quinn Council Minutes 7/13/82 -7- ME MISCELLANEOUS ACTIONS Request of Disabilities Unlimited - Southeast Center for Independent Living, for waiver of rental fees totalinc $9,424.80 per vear for facility at Apollo Center Councilman Cormack suggested possibly contacting SECIL to see if some of their people could do voluntary work to offset the cost of the facility. Councilman Jackman stated SECIL has done an excellent job and should be commended and aided where possible. However, the City has contributed $2,000 to SECIL each year and should not be expected to make up for SECIL's loss of Federal and State funds because the City, too, is losing some of its funding. He favored continuing with the $2,000 contribution. Councilman Barb agreed that as long as the City can, it should continue to give some support to SECIL but should also continue to charge a reasonable amount for rent of the facility. Councilman Davila concurred. It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Mayor Quinn, and passed by unanimous vote to deny the request, to continue with the $2,000, and direct staff to attempt to find a way SECIL can serve the community to help defray some costs. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Barb, and so ordered to set a hearing on Zone Change Case #185, Northeast corner of Buckl Street and Lakewood Boulevard, for 7:30 p.m:, July 27, 1982, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None STAFF REPORTS Joan Frey, 7727 Finevale Drive, representing the Citizens Health & Environ- mental Sanitation Committee, said the Committee has confirmed its recommendation for the City to continue its association with the Keep America Beautiful Program. She commented on a presentation given by the Western Field Director of the KAB before representatives of Downey Government, business, schools, the media, and the community. She cited cities throughout the Country that have benefitted from the program. Ms. Frey explained that for the system to work it would re- quire a commitment of both manpower and funding and three representatives, one each from Government, business, and the community would need to be trained at a seminar at an approximate cost of $900. Later, an additional staff member, as coordinator, would be needed for the City to make the clean community system work. She distributed copies of a KAB brochure. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - City Council Councilman Cormack requested the Council address itself to the problem of continuing high density development in the City of Downey and that it be placed on the Agenda at a future meeting. Also, the Council has been discussing parking violations on lawns and trailers in the setback areas and on the streets, and it is time to do something about it. Councilman Cormack referred to a senior citizen project on Dolan Street which has only one-half parking space per apartment unit. There needs to be ample parking, and the Council should look into it. Councilman Cormack commented on staff's responsibility to see that employees are promoted through the ranks. He then made a motion to request the City Manager to ask Mr. Goggin to defer his retirement at least until the end of the year. The motion was seconded by Councilman Barb. Councilman Cormack pointed out this would give the City Manager another three - to -four months to accomplish what he wants to do. Councilman Barb concurs that wherever possible employees should be promoted from within the City. Following discussion, action on this matter was deferred to a closed session at the end of the meeting. Councilman Barb suggested the Council appoint or form a committee to pursue the investigation of what to do with trash in the future and the possibility of turning trash to electricity. Council Minutes 7/13/82 -8- 90>3 It was indicated Councilman Cormack had been working on this but it is now in limbo. Councilman Barb suggested staff give this consideration and at the next meet- ing that the Council form a committee and then make a decision in a few months. It was so ordered. Mayor Quinn announced the following City Council Appointments: Councilman Jackman as Delegate to SEAACA and Mayor Quinn as Alternate; and Councilman Cormack and. Mayor Quinn to the City -School Recreation Committee. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Audience: None CLOSED SESSION Mayor Quinn recessed the meeting to closed session from 10:25 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter. The meeting resumed with all Council Members present. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Davila, and passed by the following vote to table the motion to ask Mr. Go in to defer his retire- ment to the end of the year. AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Davila, Quinn NOES: 1 Council Member: Cormack ADJOURNMENT - 10.46 p.m. Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer es T. Quinn, Mayor Council Minutes 7/13/82 -9-