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.MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 1, 1982
The City Council of the City of Downey held an adjourned regular meeting at
4:30 p.m., November 1, 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 Tom
Theodore H. Jackman
Randall R. Barb
Bob Davila
ALSO PRESENT: William F. Martin, City ManagerPro Tem
William A. Ralph, Director of Public Works
Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer
Lt. Bill Lund, Police Department
Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer
RESOLUTION NO. 4174
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPOINTING POLICE CHIEF WILLIAM F. MARTIN AS CITY MANAGER
PRO TEMPORE OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
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 read-
ing and to adopt Resolution No. 4174.
Mr. Ralph rendered a report on Refuse to Energy Program. Extensive energy
facilities exist in the State of Virginia. The study committee feels more direct
information may be obtained by conversing with the principals involved in the pro-
gram as opposed to an executive search firm being retained to obtain a person
qualified to do the research work for $13,500. The committee contends this money
could be better spent by dispatching staff/committee persons directly to Virginia.
Concurrently, a local enterprise has indicated interest in purchasing the steam
generated by the refuse -to -energy facility. Estimated steam is $1.8 million
usage per year. Having a steam customer would enable earlier payment for the
energy project. Mr. Ralph said a budget of about $12,000 would be required to
finance a trip to Virginia for himself and Council Members Barb and Cormack. This
amount would include cost for obtaining immediate engineering advice to pursue the
possible sale of steam to a local user.
It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Mayor Quinn, and passed by
the following vote to authorize a committee of three to proceed with the project
as outlined by Mr. Ralph. The $12,000 is to be appropriated from the Unappropria-
ted Reserve.
Councilman Jackman raised questions regarding the feasibility study.
Mr. Ralph said the study could cost anywhere from $1,000 to $8,000, depending
on the engineering necessary to consider the potential steam user.
Councilman Jackman questioned how an engineer would be selected and indicated
he would like to see an engineer retained who could project some guarantees as to
how well the money expended on construction of a facility will benefit the City.
Councilman Barb concurred with Councilman Jackman and said he wants to
eliminate as much risk as possible. He favors calling for an independent engineer
who could gather all of the best components to construct a state -of -the art
facility to convert the City's trash to energy and guarantee certain performance
requirements. Councilman Barb prefers retaining an engineer who has experience in
undertaking such a project on a package/performance basis.
Discussion followed regarding the feasibility study.
AYES: 5 Council Members: Cormack, Jackman, Barb, Davila, Quinn
Mr. Ralph indicated every attempt will be made to accomplish the project as
inexpensively as possible. He hopes the cost will not reach $12,000.
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Mr. Martin commented regarding the electronic contract for the Civic Center
Project for a two-way radio system in the Police wing, electronic surveillance,
automatic doors, a voting system in the Council Chamber, and an audio paging
system. The electronic system consultant estimated a cost of $140,000. The
general construction contractor for the building received a quotation of $520,000.
Consequently, the City would like to go to public bid in an effort to obtain cuo-
tations from the most economical source for the same equipment. Mr. Martin
requested permission to approve the specifications and go to bid, with the right
to reject any or all bids.
It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed
by the following vote to authorize calling for bids, with the opportunity to
review specifications.
Mr. Henriksen indicated the bids would be available for contractors in
approximately one week.
AYES: 5 Council Members: Cormack, Jackman, Barb, Davila, Quinn
Mayor Quinn inquired if all Council Members have received their invitations
to the quarterly meeting of Independent Cities scheduled for November 18th.
The meeting was recessed to closed session from 5:05 p.m. to 6:07 p.m. to
discuss personnel. The meeting resumed with all Council Members present.
It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed
by unanimous vote that Mr. William Martin receive the same salary as the last City
Manager while serving as Manager Pro Tem.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer %dames T. Quinn, Mayor
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