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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-09-24-82-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUGUST 24, 1982 T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S SUBJECT: ACTION: PAGE NO. Commendation to Vincent Torres, who saved his cousin from drowning 1 Ord. amending DMC re Parking in Front Yard Action held to next regular mtg; Setback & Driveways study session set for August 31, 1982, 5:00 p.m. 1 Res. #4139, Ordering Vacation of Alley Approx. 140' Ely. of Lakewood Bl. & Bearing Nly. from Nely. line of Buckles St. Adopted 2 Appeal, Zone Variance #217, 12110 Powering Denied 2 Appeal, Conditional Use Permit #150, 11022 Old River School Rd. Denled 4 Removal of Items from Consent Calendar 5 Minutes: Reg. Mtg., August 10, 1982, & Adj. Reg. Mtg. August 17, 1982 Approved 5 Rejection of Appl. to present Late Claim: Ref. #538, Donald Vaughn Sauve' Approved 5 . General Warrants: #209332 - 209355 #305297 - 305546 Approved 5 Vultee Av. Street Closure N/o Stewart & Gray Rd.: Auth. Engrg. Div. conduct a postcard survey of owners of ppty. on Vultee bet. Stewart & Gray & Buckles re possible closure to thru traffic & if sufficient interest, hold informal neighborhood meeting Approved 5 Res. #4140, Denying Zone Variance #216 (NE corner Lakewood & Gallatin) Adopted 5 School Crossing Guard Program Approved 5 Ord. amending DMC (re Bicycle Riding on Sidewalks) Introduced 5 CC #493, Modification of Apollo Neighborhood Service Center: Reject all bids & instruct staff to come back w/plans for remodeling existing bldg. in-house & plans for a modular bldg. Approved 6 RR Crossing at Gardendale St. - Appropriatn. of Downey's share for Installation of Safety Gates, Crossing #3A-10.0: Auth. appropriation & payment of Invoice Approved 6 Res. #4141, Apprvg. Reappointment of Jay Watts to Parking Place Comm., Dist. One Adopted 6 Res. #4142, Apprvg. Reappointment of Richard Allen to Los Angeles County - Regional Public Recreational Area Auth. for Dist. One Adopted 6 Pest. #4143, Apprvg. Appointment of Lyell W. Swearingen as Director of the Civic Center Corp. Adopted 6 Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL MINUTES, AUGUST 24, 1982 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) crta?orm. Appointment of Scott Temple to Health & Environmental Sanitation Comm., Dist. Two Res. #4144, Apprvg. Appointment of Mrs. Marilyn Evans to Library Advisory Bd. for Dist. Four Res. #4145, Apprvg. Reapptmt. of Joseph E. DiLoreto to Personnel Adv. Bd., Dist. Four Res. #4146, Apprvg. Reapptmt. of Richard Zeigler to L.A. County -Regional Public Recreational Area Auth., Dist. Four ACTION: Approved Adopted Adopted Adopted Res. #4147, Apprvg. Reapptmt. of Harry Taormina to Parking Place Comm., Dist. Four Adopted Res. #4148, Apprvg. Reapptmt. of Irving E. Rosen to Water Adv. Bd., Dist. Four Adopted Res. #4149, Apprvg. Apptmt. of Rebecca Rivera to Personnel Adv. Bd., Dist. Two Adopted Res. #4150, Apprvg. Apptmt. of Edwin H. Wood to Bldg. Appeals Ed. & Design Review Bd., Dist. Two Adopted Res. 44151, Apprvg. Apptmt. Robert James Verderber to Planning Comm., Dist. Two Adopted Community Revitalization Loan Program: Proposal of Whitney Smith, Architect, for Professional Architectural Services & auth. staff execute acceptance document Approved Multi -Family Moratorium Status Report Increase Traffic Div. by Four Additional Uniform Officers, effective l/1/83 Ultralight Aircraft for Police Dept. aerial surveillance License Canvass Program to be conducted by SE Area Animal Control Auth.: Budget supplement for FY 1982-83 to cover City's share Kegp America Beautiful Program: Auth. City Mgr. to hire exec. coordinator for Keep Downey Beautiful Program at a salary range not to exceed $15,000 & auth. expendi- ture of $300 to send rep. to training session in Oct. (transfer funds from Unappropriated Surplus) Mr. Charles Hoag: Comments re Temporary Parking Ord. 9A . �L Speakers re Appeal, CUP #2�7 Closed session re litigation & personnel Meeting adjourned in memory of Mr. Ben Henn & Mr. John Ezell Meeting adjourned to 5:00 p.m., August 31, 1982, re study session on proposed Parking Ordinance For information Approved Approved Approved Approved PAGE NO. 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 19 9 9 9 9 9 9 Page 2 of 2 %35 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUGUST 24, 1982 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., August 24, 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 Carl K. Newton, Acting City Attorney Dudley Lang, Assistant City Manager William A. Ralph, Director of Public Works William F. Martin, Police Chief Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer Martin Mayer, City Prosecutor Ronald Irwin, Battalion Chief - Francis E. Carter, Acting City Planner Ronald E. Cano, Assistant to City Manager Jeanne Cook, Deputy City Clerk -Treasurer Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary INVOCATION AND FLAG SALUTE The Invocation was delivered by Reverend John Smyser, First Baptist Church. The Flag Salute was delivered by Councilman Cormack. PRESENTATIONS On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Quinn presented a commendation to Vincent Torres, who saved his 11i year old cousin from drowning. ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9104.244, 9110.14 (c), 9150.20 AND 9150.22 (a) AND ADDI- TION OF SECTION 9150.21 AND DELETION OF SECTION 9150.46 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE (CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE IX) (re Parking in the Front Yard Setback and Driveways) The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Cormack and seconded by Councilman Barb to waive further reading and to adopt the Ordinance (see motion to postpone adoption until after a study session). Councilman Cormack said he has spoken to people, both pro and con, and they agree something must be done to preserve Downey. He feels it is urgent the Ordi- nance be adopted. Councilman Barb mentioned the majority of calls he has received the last few months deal with care of property in the community and said Downey should not be allowed to deteriorate. He agreed the ordinance should be adopted and enforced. Councilman Davila indicated he cannot go along with the Ordinance as written. Mayor Quinn also said he is not comfortable with the Ordinance as written. It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Mayor Quinn, and passed by the following vote to take action on the Ordinance at the next regular meeting. Councilman Davila feels the Council should vote on the Ordinance one way or the other. Councilman Jackman said if the Ordinance is brought to a vote now he will vote in favor of it. However, he does not feel the Ordinance fully encompasses what the City is attempting to do. He would like to have time to study it further and. to come up with an Ordinance everyone can live with. Council Minutes 8/24/82 -1- 7a34� Following discussion, Mayor Quinn indicated this will be brought back for con- sideration following study sessions of the Council. AYES: 4 Council Members: Cormack, Jackman, Barb, Quinn NOES: 1 Council Member: Davila A study session was set for 5:00 p.m., August 31, 1982, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. Mayor Quinn said some representatives of the people will be able to speak at the study session for five minutes each. Mayor Quinn then declared a recess from 7:52 p.m. to 7:58 p.m. The meeting resumed with all Council Members present. HF.ARTNC;S Mayor Quinn opened the hearing on Street Vacation No. 141, Alley easterly of Lakewood Boulevard and Northerly of Buckles Street. He inquired if the Deputy City Clerk had the Affidavit of Posting of Notice, and the response was yes. It was moved by Councilman Jackman to receive and file the Affidavit. Mr. Henriksen reported the vacation was requested by the developer of the property on both sides of the alley. Mayor Quinn inquired if the Deputy City Clerk had received any correspondence on this matter, and the response was no. There being no one present to speak in opposition or in favor, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Davila, and so ordered to close the hearing. RESOLUTION NO. 4139 A RESOLUTION OF .THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING THE VACATION OF THE ALLEY LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 140.00 FEET EASTERLY OF LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD AND BEARING NORTHERLY FROM THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF BUCKLES STREET The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further reading and to adopt Resolution No. 4139. Mayor Quinn opened the hearing on Appeal to Zone Variance No. 217, 12110 Pomering Road. He inquired if the Deputy City Clerk had the Proof of Publication, and the response was yes. Mr. Carter reported on the applicant's request to establish a four bedroom living quarters in a rear portion of the church sanctuary to provide security for the church property. The occupants would be members of the church. The property is zoned R1-5000, and the surrounding properties are all developed with single family dwellings. Mayor Quinn inquired if the Deputy City Clerk had received any correspondence. Mrs. Cook replied signatures of approximately 80 persons were received in opposition to the zone variance. It was moved by Councilman Jackman to receive and file the correspondence. Mayor Quinn inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor of the appeal. Dr. Daniel Wong, 12527 E. Bryce Circle, Cerritos, spoke on behalf of the three Buddist nuns in regard to the request to have living quarters at the back of the church or at the back of the sanctuary. Referring to the R-1 zone of the property, he said that by adding a partition to the inside of the building is not leading to any R-3 zoning. Dr. Wong pointed out it is not unusual to have pastors or Catholic Priests living in a church or adjacent property. He emphasized the nuns are not asking to live inside the church but inside the building behind the church, which is currently used for storage. Allowing the nuns to reside on the property would have no adverse affect on the City's General Plan. Dr. Wong suggested a condition of approval, whereby no more than five people from the church could live on the premises. He mentioned the nuns drive each day from Alhambra, and the church only holds one service per month. Council Minutes 8/24/82 -2- Mr. John Watkins, 8340 Birchcrest Road, distributed for Council's perusal an architectural blueprint of the proposed structure at the rear of the church and copies of a report concerning the points he wishes to discuss. He cited four con- tentions contained in the report concerning why the appeal should be granted and points of argument supporting the contentions. Mr. Watkins concluded by requesting the Council to rescind Planning Resolution No. 555. Julie Kuo, 401 North Atlantic Boulevard, Alhambra, said she is a nun at the Sino-American Temple, and she requested approval of their request. Mr. John Dawson, 7847 E. 7th Street, indicated he is a member of St. Mark's Church on Downey Avenue, and he favored the request for the nuns to live at the Sino American Temple for protection of the premises against vandalism and to pro- tect the churches' interest in the property. Mr. Matt Wong, 904 5th Street, Santa Monica, commented on the zoning of the property and urged the Council to approve the request. Mr. William Chang, 1612 Via Barcelona, Palos Verdes, said he is Catholic and favors freedom of religion and the right for people to worship their own God. Mr. Mike Sykes (inaudible address), Long Beach, commented he circulated a petition in conjunction with the original filing -of the case and that out of 30 people contacted he obtained 17 signatures in favor of the request. Mayor Quinn asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the appeal. Mrs. Betty Bodnar, 12103 Pomering Road, stated her opposition by noting there have been five churches on the subject property for the past nine years. Also, she said, churches with living quarters are zoned for that purpose. It is her under- standing when the church purchased the property they had one year to repair the blacktop on the parking lot, and this has not been done. Mrs. Bodnar responded to some of the comments made in favor of the appeal. Mr. Maynard Stone, 7441 Yankey Street, discussed the Planning Commission hear- ings, the original application filed for zone variance, and commented on statements made by some of the speakers in favor. Mr. Andy Felich, 7444 Yankey Street, mentioned he lives next door to the sub- ject property and cited some of the maintenance work he has performed with regard to sweeping the gutter, pruning trees, etc. He said the area is developed with single family homes, and he is opposed to the appeal. Mr. Jim Bodnar, 12103 Powering Road, said he was informed by the City the church is required to have a certain number of parking spaces according to the number of pews. A portion of the parking lot has been torn up for 11i years, and the area has been planted with grass and a garden. However, the blacktop has not been repaired to accommodate the parking required by the City. Rebuttal time was granted to the applicant. Dr. Wong said the main issue is whether there is any problem to the neighbor- hood if the nuns live at the church. He indicated that allowing them to live on the property would increase the possibility of repairing the asphalt, cutting down the weeds, and getting rid,of the leaves. Mr. Watkins feels this issue is a total misunderstanding because of the lack of communication between the City and the property owners, noting the three nuns have attempted to be accommodating to what the City recommended. He commented on the proposed living quarters for the nuns at the church. It was moved by Councilman Jackman to close the hearing. Councilman Barb inquired if Planning had received a change from the original zone variance request. Mr. Carter replied the request was to convert the sanctuary, but there was no mention of converting the classroom facility --it was not presented to the Commission. Councilman Barb said the parking is an issue that needs to be dealt with. He is not opposed to a vegetable garden on the property but noted gardens are sea- sonal and do not fall within what is considered normal landscaping of property. Councilman Davila indicated in his opinion the church knew what it was getting into when it purchased the property. Council Minutes 6/24/82 -3- 70_0 Councilman Cormack stated the Council has been asked to make a decision on drawings which should first be presented to the planning Commission. Councilman Jackman concurs it is important the property of the church be main- tained and the blacktop parking area restored. He feels the residents have to be protected in that the church should be used for religious purposes and not for living quarters. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by unanimous vote to deny the appeal. Mayor Quinn declared a recess from 9:08 p.m, to 9:15 p.m. The meeting resumed with all Council Members present. Mayor Quinn opened the hearing on Appeal to Conditional Use Permit No. 150, 11022 Old River School Road. He inquired if the Deputy City Clerk had the Affi- davit of Publication, and the response was yes. It was moved by Councilman Jackman to receive and file the Affidavit. Mr. Carter reported on the location of the property and the request to establish a Christian elementary parochial school for grades kindergarten through fourth. The property is developed with a two-story church and Sunday school class- room facility. The offstreet parking is located at the rear of the lot. The surrounding properties are developed with single family dwellings to the north, east and west and apartment buildings to the north. Mayor Quinn inquired if the Deputy City Clerk had received any correspondence, and the response was no. Mayor Quinn then asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the appeal. Mr. William Hankins, 9448 Jefferson Street, Bellflower, said he is the pro- posed director for the school and discussed the subjects that will be taught, which will be the same curriculum used by the Association of Christian Schools Inter- national. The number of students proposed is less than would be allowed for the square footage of the classrooms. Mr. Hankins described the location to be set - aside for the playground area and said the building, parking, and play area meet all of the requirements. He mentioned the only objection would be to the play area, and he has obtained signatures of the neighbors saying they are not opposed, to the school. Mr. Hankins commented on how the play area will be controlled so as to not bother any of the adjoining properties. He submitted a petition in favor of the school signed by members of the Church. Pastor Leland Hill, 7411 Firestone Place, commented they have attempted to work with the City and said the Church is offering an alternative to those people who wish their children to have a Christian education. He indicated the Church is located in an area that has a lot of activity, even though it is surrounded by residential dwellings. He believes the school will be beneficial to the community. Mr. Bill Crabtree, 12029 Stonegate Lane, Garden Grove, commented on Mr. Hankins' character and his ability to handle the project. He recommended approval. Vivian Clawson, 1924 East Sixth Street, Long Beach, said she has been asked to be the kindergarten and first grade teacher at the school. There being no one else to speak in favor and no one to speak in opposition, it was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and so ordered to close the hearing. Councilman Cormack questioned the Planning Commission's unanimous decision to - deny the variance when there was no opposition. Mr. Carter explained the Planning Commission is aware many times a neighbor- hood does not come out and speak because they rely on the Commission to make the best decision. The Commission took the position that a parochial school would make the Church a seven-day operation which could be disruptive to adjacent R-1 property. Councilman Jackman questioned the size of the play area, which he said appeared to him to be less than what has been indicated. Councilman Barb feels although the Council should do what it can to maintain the residential quality of the City, he does not want to hamper work of churches in the community, which are one of the City's most valuable assets.. Council Minutes 8/24/82 -4- Councilman Davila favored the request for a parochial school. Mayor Quinn commented on the average amount of acreage of land for elementary schools as compared to the size of property owned by the church. He does not feel there is enough land to accommodate the number of students proposed. It was moved by Councilman Davila and seconded by Councilman Cormack to approve the appeal and grant the Conditional Use Permit. AYES: 2 Council Members: Cormack, Davila NOES: 3 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Quinn Failed. Mayor Quinn declared a recess from 9:50 p.m. to 9:52 p.m. The meeting resumed with all Council Members present. REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR Agenda Item VIII-E-2, School Crossing Guard Program, was removed from the Consent Calendar. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed by the following vote to approve the Remainder of the Consent Calendar: Minutes: Regular Meeting of August 10, 1982, and Adjourned Regular Meeting of August 17, 1982. Rejection of Application to present Late Claim - Ref. #538 Donald Vaughn Sauve'. General Warrants: #209332 - 209355; #305297 - 305546: $1,597,306.12. Vultee Avenue Street Closure - North of Stewart & Gray Road: Authorize the Engineering Division to conduct a postcard survey of owners of property on Vultee Avenue between Stewart & Gray Road and Buckles Street regarding possi- ble closure of the street to through traffic, and if sufficient interest is shown, to hold an informal neighborhood meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 4140 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DENYING ZONE VARIANCE NO. 216 (Northeast corner Lakewood Boulevard and Gallatin Road) AYES: 5 Council Members: Cormack, Jackman, Barb, Davila, Quinn School Crossing Guard Program Referring to the amount of $1,000 for clothing, Councilman Jackman feels the amount is excessive and wondered if the City is required to buy rain coats. Mr. Donlevy replied it is not required, however, for liability and safety of the individuals involved, he feels they should have reflective type equipment. Rain gear is the most expensive item, and in order to get people to come out in inclement weather he feels the City would want to provide the equipment. Some of the crossing guards returning this year have their own equipment. Clothing that has been returned is used when possible, or it is replaced. It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by unanimous vote to approve the School Crossing Guard Program. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Items not on Agenda: None ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 3142(a) OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE (re Bicycle Riding on Sidewalks) The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further reading and to introduce the Ordinance. Council Minutes 8/24/82 -5- 76V6 RESOLUTIONS: None CASH CONTRACTS Cash Contract #493, Modification of Apollo Neighborhood Service Center Mr. Donlevy indicated if the Council is not comfortable with the project, it can reject the bids and instruct staff to start over with a master plan for the area. He pointed out additional space is needed for recreation programs. A discussion was held regarding the $15,000 estimate contained in Alternates A and B for engineering and contract administration. Councilman Barb commented that by taking the lower of the two alternatives and deducting the $15,000 estimate for engineering and contract administration and reducing the size of the structure to 42 x 50, the cost for a modular building would be under $100,000. Mayor Quinn mentioned recreational space is needed right away, and he would like to see Alternate C go into effect and then at a later date consider something larger. He said the cost for modifying the existing building would be paid back in revenue in four years. Councilman Cormack feels recreational classes can be handled at the current facility without removing partitions, which will bring in revenue immediately, and then work can begin on a new building. Mr. Donlevy said if the Council wants staff to come back with a modular build- ing that would be a separate project. Staff would have to look at the property to see where the building would be located. During further discussion, Councilman Barb indicated the work he would like to see accomplished for the two rooms and rent them out for office space. Then, he said, immediately bring in the modular units as contained in Alternate B. Councilman Jackman requested the boxing ring not be overlooked. It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by unanimous vote to reject all bids on Cash Contract #493 and instruct staff to come back with plans for remodeling the existing building in-house and plans for a modular building. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIONS It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by unanimous vote that an appropriation of $7,350 be authorized and transferred from Unappropriated Gas Tax (Fund 26) Fund balance into Project Account #26-16252; and authority be granted for the payment of Invoice #16339 for Railroad Crossing at Gardendale Street - Appropriation of Downey's Share for Installation of Safetv Gates, Crossing #3A-10.0. RESOLUTION NO. 4141 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JAY WATTS AS A MEMBER OF THE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION FOR COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT ONE RESOLUTION NO. 4142 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF RICHARD ALLEN AS A MEMBER OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY -REGIONAL PUBLIC RECREATIONAL AREA AUTHORITY FOR COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT ONE The Resolutions were 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 Nos. 4141 and 4142. RESOLUTION NO. 4143 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING. THE APPOINTMENT OF LYELL W. SWEARINGEN AS A DIRECTOR OF THE CIVIC CENTER CORPORATION Council Minutes 8/24/82 -6- The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Mayor Quinn, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further reading and to adopt Resolution No. 4143. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded -by Mayor Quinn, and passed by unanimous vote to approve the Appointment of Scott Temple to the Health & Envir mental Sanitation Committee for Councilmanic District Two. RESOLUTION NO. 4144 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MRS. MARILYN EVANS AS A MEMBER OF THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD FOR COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT FOUR The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Mayor Quinn, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further reading and to adopt Resolution No. 4144. RESOLUTION NO. 4145 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH B. DI LORETO AS A MEMBER OF THE PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD FOR COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT FOUR RESOLUTION NO. 4146 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF RICHARD M. ZEIGLER AS A MEMBER OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY -REGIONAL PUBLIC RECREATIONAL AREA AUTHORITY FOR COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT FOUR RESOLUTION NO. 4147 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF HARRY TAORMINA AS A MEMBER OF THE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION FOR COUNCILMANI DISTRICT FOUR RESOLUTION NO. 4148 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF IRVING E. ROSEN TO THE WATER ADVISORY BOARD FOR COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT FOUR The Resolutions were read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Mayor Quinn, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further reading and to adopt Resolution Nos. 4145 4146, 4147, and 4148. RESOLUTION NO. 4149 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF REBECCA RIVERA AS A MEMBER OF THE PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD OF COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT TWO RESOLUTION NO. 4150 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF EDWIN H. WOOD AS A MEMBER OF THE BUILDING APPEALS BOARD AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD OF COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT TWO RESOLUTION NO. 4151 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT JAMES VERDERBER AS A MEMBER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT TWO The Resolutions were read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Davila, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further reading and to adopt Resolution Nos. 4149, 4150, and 4151. Council Minutes 8/24/82 -7- It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Mayor Quinn, and passed by the following vote to approve the proposal of Whitney Smith, Architect, in the amount of $9,000, for Professional Architectural Services for the Community Revitalization Loan Program, and authorize staff to execute the necessary acceptance document. Councilman Cormack questioned whether people would want to make an investment if their property is not going to be redesigned or rebuilt. Mr. Lang explained that improvements in the downtown area would amount to the facade of the structures to change their appearance, and the program would provide a design for a booklet to be used by property owners, merchants, and architects in order to have continuity of design. He pointed out that redevelopment plans do not always envision the complete teardown of structures, and this program would provide a theme and guideline for existing structures to maintain their appearance. Councilman Jackman questioned the need of doing this until it is known whether -- the property owners are interested. Mr. Lang noted the booklet would also be used for new structures. Commenting on redevelopment in the community, Councilman Barb indicated he is willing to approve the $9,000 if it is understood the program does not begin until a long-range plan for redevelopment has been brought back to the Council. Mr. Lang said staff will be working with the merchants and Chamber of Commerce in this particular area to formulate the program and their possible participation. It will be brought back to the Council. AYES: 5 Council Members: Cormack, Jackman, Barb, Davila, Quinn CITY MANAGER'S REPORT A Multi -Family Moratorium Status Report was presented for information. Mr. Donlevy commented on a proposal to Increase the Traffic Division by Four Additional Uniform Officers. The City currently has eight motorcycle officers, plus one motorcycle Sergeant, deployed over a seven day week, and on certain days the number ofofficers on patrol appears to be adequate, while at other times it does not. Mr. Donlevy further explained the proposal to change the work week back to an eight -hour day, five days a week, eliminating Saturday and Sunday except under needed conditions. Also, he said, adding motorcycle positions would increase effectiveness on the street during the week and free -up the vehicles. It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Mayor Quinn, and passed by unanimous vote to implement the addition of four (4) motorcycle officers over the next several months with a full compliment of twelve (12) motor officers and one (1) Sergeant to be on the streets effective January 1, 1983. Mr. Donlevy commented on staff's recommendation for the purchase of an Ultralight Aircraft for Police Department aerial surveillance. A video presentation of an Ultralight demonstration was shown to the City Council and narrated in part by Chief Martin. Mr. Donlevy mentioned the aircraft could also be used to assist in fire calls, accidents, traffic control, and Planning photography. It was moved by Councilman Davila, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by the following vote to approve the Ultralight Aircraft Program. It was noted the estimated six pilots for the project have yet to be selected for training in Elsinore. AYES: 5 Council Members: Cormack, Jackman, Barb, Davila, Quinn It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed by unanimous vote to approve a budget supplement for Fiscal Year 1982-83 in the amount of $34,342 to cover the City's share of the License Canvass Program to be administered by the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority. This program not only is a revenue generating program, but also is a means of animal control. STAFF REPORTS Mr. Ralph indicated that if the Council wishes to proceed with.the Keep America Beautiful Program at this time, staff recommends hiring a coordinator and then go through the training program. A seminar is scheduled for sometime in October. Council Minutes 8/24/82 -8- %a S/3 It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by the following vote to authorize the City Manager to hire an executive coordinator for the Keep Downey Beautiful Program to be administered under the Department of Public works, at a salary range not to exceed $15,000, with every effort made to obtain a coordinator at the least expensive cost; and to authorize an expenditure to send a City representative to the training session in October, most likely the executive coordinator, at a cost of $300. The total amount of $15,300 should be transferred from the Unappropriated Surplus as a supplemental budget adjustment. Mrs. Joen Frey, 7727 Finevale Drive, Chairman of the Health & Sanitation Committee, stated the Committee fully supports the staff report and recommendation. Favorable input has been received from the community. She said there would pro- bably be financial support once the program is started. The Committee also requests not only sending a staff member to the training session but one person from business and one from the community. AYES: 5 Council Members: Cormack, Jackman, Barb, Davila, Quinn Mr. Donlevy requested a short closed session at the end of the meeting regard- ing litigation and personnel. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - City Council. None ORAL COMMI NICATIONS - Audience .- Charles Hoag, 10247 Hopeland, thanked the Council for listening to the people concerning the Temporary Parking Ordinance. He said they had 1700 signa- tures in opposition. Pastor Hill of the First Assembly of God referred to the hearing on Appeal to Conditional Use Permit No. and asked if any of the Council Members had received any letters in opposition. /jc M4 9�� - Mayor Quinn replied he received one letter addressed to him, and the letter had.no bearing on his vote. Pastor Hill commented on the five minute limitation placed on speakers at the hearing and requested in the future that people be given a full opportunity to speak. Mr. Hankins, 9448 Jefferson, Bellflower, also referred to the hearing on the Appeal and indicated he had some questions to ask. He was informed the hearing has been closed. Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee, objected to the Council action on the church hearing. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Quinn recessed the meeting to closed session from 11:05 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. to discuss litigation and personnel. The meeting resumed with all Council Members present. ADJOURNMENT - 11:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m. to 5:00'p.m., August 31, 1982, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall for a study session regarding the proposed Ordinance concerning parking in the front yard setback and driveways. The meeting was also adjourned in memory of Mr. Ben Henn and Mr. John Ezell. Jean. k Deputy City Clerk -Treasurer James T. Quinn, Mayor Council Minutes 8/24/82 -9-