HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-05-24-83-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
MAY 24, 1983
T A B L E O F M I N U T E A C T I O N S
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Presentation declaring May 27-28 as Annual
VFW Poppy Sale 1
Ord. amending DMC re Plot Plan Approvals
(for second dwelling units) Introduced 1
Res. #4230, Ord. Annexation into Ltg.
Maint. Dist. AD 121 (Annex. 83-1, Stamps) Adopted 2
Joint meeting of Council & Planning Comm. Set for 5:00 p.m., June 6, 1983 2
Minutes: Reg. Mtg., May 10, 1983 Approved 2
Corres. from Downey Historical Society re
Request to use Recreation Dept. bldg. at
Apollo Center when it becomes vacant as
staff relocates at new City Hall Filed 2
Rejection of Legal Claims: Ref. #611,
612 & 614 Rejected 2
CC #495, Citywide Street Resurfacing:
Accept pavement resurfacing & reconstruction Approved 2
General Warrants. #210912 - 210950
#310749 - 310984 Approved 2
Res. #4231, Proposing to Annex into Ltg.
Maint. Dist. AD 121 (Annex. 83/2-13) Adopted 2
Res. #4232, Approving City Traffic Engr's.
Report for Addition to Ltg. Maint. Dist.
AD 121 of Annex. 83/2-13 Adopted 2
Res. #4233, Declaring Intention to Annex
Certain area into Ltg. Maint. Dist. AD 121
(Annex. 83/2 - 83/13) 1 Adopted; sets hearing June 14, 1983 3
Res. #4234, Approving Final Subdiv. Map
of Parcel Map #14120 (Brookshire/Iowa) Adopted 3
Res. #4235, Approving Final Subdiv. Map
of Tract #41999, Apprvg. Agmt. with
Subdivider & Acceptance of Letter of
Credit (SW Corner Downey & Boyne) Adopted
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Cn. Davila made motion his name be removed
from list of free play at Golf Course & his
appointee to Golf Course Auth. be added in
his place and to oversee conditions at the Died for lack of a second; referred
Golf Course to staff for report next meeting 3
Ord. #720, amending Zoning Map adopted by
Sec. 9106.06 DMC (Zone Change Case #192)
(10780 Fairford Av.) Adopted
Ord. #721, amending Sec. 2715 DMC re
Abolition of Positions, to be adopted as
Urgency Measure effective immediately Adopted
AD 113, Bergman In.: Direct staff to file
Notice of Determination re E.I.R. Approved
AD 113, Bergman In.: Designate Bob Brace
as Acting Street Superintendent in absence
of City Engineer Approved
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COUNCIL MINUTES, MAY 24, 1983
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT ACTION
Res. #4236, Employing Special Counsel for
Assmt. Dist. Proceedings, AD 113
(Bergman Lane) Adopted
Res. #4237, Ordering City Engineer furnish
Plans & Specs. for imprvmt, of AD #113
(Bergman Lane) Adopted
Res. #4238, Approving Map of Assmt. Dist.
for Imprvmt. of AD 113 (Bergman Lane) Adopted
Res. #4239, Adopting Profile & Imprvmt.
Plan & Specification for Imprvmt. of
Bergman Lane in City (AD 113) Adopted
Res. #4240, Instituting Proceedings
pursuant to Sec. 19, Art. XVI, State
Constitution & Ordering Hearing to
consider Imprvmt. of Bergman Lane (AD 113) Adopted
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Res. #4241, Declaring Intention to improve
Bergman Lane, Determining bonds shall be
issued to represent cost, Declaring work to
be of more than local or ordinary public
benefit, & that expense shall be assessed
upon a district (AD 113) Adopted; sets hearing June 14, 1983 4
Res. #4242, Granting Zone Variance #252
(8635 Florence Av.) Adopted
Res. #4243, Granting C.U.P. #158
(7639 Firestone Bl.) Adopted
Res. #4244, Amending Managmt./Supervision
Pay Plan for 1982-83 & Establishing Pay
Plan for City Manager for 1983-84 Adopted
Res. #4245, Opposing Calif. State SB 965
eliminating expansion of existing Solid
Waste Management Facilities or Controlled
Siting of new Facilities Adopted
Res. #4246, Urging L.A. County to grant
permit for continuation & expansion of
Puente Hills Landfill Adopted
CC #496, Misc. Repairs: Approve extra
work & accept improvements Approved
Golf Professional -Manager Services: Award
new contract to Kenneth M. Cherry, Jr.,
for 3 years, 7/l/63-6/30/86 Approved
Report re Downey Unified School District's
intent to sell Rancho Santa Gertrudes
School as surplus property Received & filed
Report on Underground Utility Dist. #11,
Firestone B1.
Appeal, Zone Variance #213,
12103 Downey Av.
SE Council on Alcoholism & Drug Problems
Inc.: Request for funds
Civic Center Telephone System: Recommend
apprvl. to Civic Center Corp. of contract
w/So. Calif. Telephone, Inc.
Received & filed
Hearing set for June 28, 1983, to
continued to August 23, 1983 per
request of applicant
Carried over to Budget study
session
Approved
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COUNCIL MINUTES, MAY 24, 1983
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT ACTION
Alternate of awarding contract for Vehicle
Towing & Storage Services w/United Towing
Service Inc., for western half of City, &
Doug's Tug, Inc., for eastern half of City Approved; staff will come back
for 3-yr. period w/formal contract next meeting
Contracting for Independent Auditing
Services for FY 1982-83 w/Diehl, Evans &
Co. in amount not in excess of $10,500
Res. #4247, Joining with Cerritos College
in Consortium for Development of BE Los
Angeles County Service Delivery Area
Contract amendment to permit City of
Whittier to withdraw from present
Cataloging Contract: Authorize Mayor
to execute
Study session on Budget for Fiscal Year
1983-84
Hearing on General Revenue Sharing Funds &
City of Downey Budget for FY 1983-84
Proposed Redevelopment Plan Amndmt. #3:
Auth. time ext. to 6/5/83 for Planning
Comm. report & recommendations
Approved
Adopted
Approved
Set for 7:00 p.m., May 31, 1983
Set for June 14, 1983
Approved
I-105 Freeway Corridor: Direct staff to
take firm stance protecting City's position
of Downey Police doing patrol Approved
Cn. Davila made motion to rescind Ord. #711
& put Hospital up to bid or sale Motion died for lack of a second
Jan Tannehill inq. whether Conroy's Florist
on Lakewood/Imperial meets setback reqmts.
David Soto questioned recent posting of 2-hr.
no parking from 2-4 a.m. at condominium proj.
on Lakewood & Buckles
Cn. Davila inquires re policy for filling
potholes & cited 2-3 potholes on Neo St. at
Old River School Rd.
Meeting adjourned to 7:00 p.m., May 31, 1983
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
MAY 24, 1983
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m.,
May 24, 1983, 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: Bud Ovrom, City Manager
Carl K. Newton, City Attorney
Dudley Lang, Assistant City Manager
William A. Ralph, Director of Public Works
William F. Martin, Police Chief
Don Davis, Fire Chief
James R. Jarrett, Director of Recreation
Francis E. Carter, City Planner
Harry Payson, Building Official
Charles,G. Eccleston, Traffic Engineer
Robert Brace, Civil Engineer
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 Councilman Jackman. The Flag Salute was led
by Councilman Cormack.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Quinn presented a proclamation to Commander of the V. F. W. declaring
May 27-28 as the Annual V. F. W. Poppy Sale.
HEARINGS
Mayor Quinn opened the hearing on Amendment to Downey Municipal Code Section
9158 regarding Plot Plan approvals for Second Dwelling Units. He inquired if the
Deputy City Clerk had the Proof of Publication, and the response was yes.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman and so ordered to receive and file the
Proof.
Mr. Carter explained the proposed Code amendment establishes certain design
criteria and findings for the Planning Commission to make in order for a second
or third unit to be built on R-1 zoned property, or third or fourth units on R-2
zoned property, and also fixes boundaries. He mentioned this also concerns Senate
Bill 1534, in which the State says no city shall prevent the development of second
dwelling units on R-1 zoned property, but does have the right to control location,
setback, and specific areas.
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 favor or in opposition, it was moved by
Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Cormack, 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 SECTIONS
9158.02 AND 9158.06 WHICH RELATE TO PLOT PLAN APPROVALS
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 introduce the Ordinance.
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Mayor Quinn opened the hearing on Lighting District Annexation 83/1, Stam
Road between Cherokee Drive and Seventh Street. He inquired if the Deputy Cit
Clerk had the Affidavit of Posting of Notice and Proof of Publication, and the
response was yes.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman and so ordered to receive and file the
Affidavit and Proof.
Mayor Quinn inquired if the Deputy City Clerk had received any written pro-
tests or objections, and the response was no.
There being no one present to speak in protest, it was moved by Councilman
Jackman and seconded by Councilman Cormack to close the hearing.
RESOLUTION NO. 4230
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ORDERING ANNEXATION OF A CERTAIN AREA 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 THAT AREA
(ANNEXATION 83/1 - STAMPS ROAD)
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Cormack,
seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further read-
ing and to adopt Resolution No. 4230.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mr. Ovrom explained the City Attorney will not be able to attend the joint
meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission tentatively scheduled for
June 7th, and he feels it is imperative the City Attorney or his representative
be present at that time.
The joint meeting between the Council and Planning Commission was then set
for 5:00 p.m., June 6, 1983.
It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by
the following vote to approve the Consent Calendar:
Minutes: Regular Meeting of May 10, 1983.
Correspondence from Downey Historical Society regarding Request to use
Recreation Department building at Apollo Center when it becomes vacant as
staff relocates at new City Hall.
Resection of
Allstate Savings & Loan.
Ref. #612
Cash Contract #495, Citywide Street Resurfacing: Accept pavement resurfacing
and reconstruction, and accept maintenance responsibility for the work
constructed (A/C #21-13981).
General Warrants: #210912 - 210950; #310749 - 310984: $481,605.85.
RESOLUTION NO. 4231
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
PROPOSING TO ANNEX CERTAIN AREAS INTO THE LIGHTING
_ MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AD 121 AND ORDERING THE CITY TRAFFIC
ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT PURSUANT TO THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 (ANNEXATION 83/2
THROUGH 83/13)
RESOLUTION NO. 4232
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR ADDI-
TION TO LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AD 121 OF
ANNEXATIONS 83/2 THROUGH 83/13
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RESOLUTION NO. 4233
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX A CERTAIN AREA INTO THE
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AD 121 AND TO MAINTAIN AND
FURNISH ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES
ON THE STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES (ANNEXATIONS 83/2
THROUGH 83/13) (sets hearing for June 14, 1983)
RESOLUTION NO. 4234
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF PARCEL MAP
NO. 14120 (BROOKSHIRE AVENUE/IOWA STREET)
RESOLUTION NO. 4235
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT MAP NO. 41999
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDER AND ACCEPTANCE
OF A LETTER OF CREDIT (SW CORNER DOWNEY AVENUE AND
BOYNE STREET)
AYES: 5 Council Members: Cormack, Jackman, Barb, Davila, Quinn
ORAL, COMMUNICATIONS - Items not on Agenda
Councilman Davila suggested that the members of the Golf Course Authority be
added to the list of people who are granted free play at the Rio Hondo Golf Course
and also to oversee responsibilities and conditions at the course. He then made a
motion that his name be removed from the list for free play at the Golf Course and
to the Golf
for lack of a
in his place. The motion
Mr. Ovrom indicated he will check the requirements to see who specifically is
exempt. He would also need clarification on what is to be overseen at the Golf
Course.
Referred to staff for report back next meeting.
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE No. 720
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. 640,
ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 192) (10780 Fairford Avenue)
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 adopt Ordinance No. 720.
ORDINANCE NO. 721
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING SECTION 2715 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO ABOLITION OF POSITIONS, SAID ORDINANCE TO BE ADOPTED
AS AN URGENCY MEASURE TO BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
The Ordinance was read in its entirety. It was moved by Councilman Jackman,
seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further read-
ing and to adopt Ordinance No. 721.
RESOLUTIONS
Assessment District 113, Bergman Lane
Mr. Newton requested confirmation from staff that there are no changes in the
conditions from the time of adoption of the Environmental Impact Report.
Mr. Brace replied since adoption of the Environmental Impact Report it has
been discovered that a storm drain needs to be added, but it should not have an
adverse impact.
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It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and so
ordered to direct staff to file the Notice of Determination relative to the
Environmental Impact Report.
It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and so
ordered to designate Bob Brace as Acting Street Superintendent in the absence of
the City Engineer.
RESOLUTION NO. 4236
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
EMPLOYING SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
PROCEEDINGS, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 113 (BERGMAN LANE)
RESOLUTION NO. 4237
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO FURNISH PLANS AND SPECI-
FICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
NO. 113 (BERGMAN LANE)
RESOLUTION NO. 4238
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING MAP OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT
OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 113 (BERGMAN LANE)
RESOLUTION NO. 4239
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADOPTING THE PROFILE AND IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND SPECIFI-
CATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF BERGMAN LANE IN THE CITY
OF DOWNEY (A.D. 113)
RESOLUTION NO. 4240
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 19 OF ARTICLE
XVI OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION AND ORDERING A HEARING TO
CONSIDER THE IMPROVEMENT OF BERGMAN LANE (A.D. 113)
RESOLUTION NO. 4241
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO IMPROVE BERGMAN LANE IN THE
CITY OF DOWNEY, DETERMINING THAT BONDS SHALL BE ISSUED
TO REPRESENT THE COST THEREFOR, DECLARING THE WORK TO
BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT, AND
THAT THE EXPENSE THEREOF SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON A
DISTRICT (AD 113) (sets the hearing for June 14, 1983)
The Resolutions were 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 Nos. 4236, 4237, 4238, 4239, 4240, and 4241.
RESOLUTION NO. 4242
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY,
GRANTING ZONE VARIANCE NO. 252 (8635 Florence Avenue)
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. 4242.
RESOLUTION NO. 4243
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 158 (7639 Firestone B1.)
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. 4243.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4244
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING THE MANAGE1,1ENT/SUPERVISION PAY PLAN FOR 1982-83
AND ESTABLISHING THE PAY PLAN FOR THE CITY MANAGER FOR
1983-84
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman,
seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed by the following vote to waive further
reading and to adopt Resolution No. 4244.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Cormack, Jackman, Barb, Quinn
NOES: 1 Council Member: Davila
For clarification, it was indicated by Councilman Davila that his "no" vote
was to the adoption and not to the waiver of further reading.
RESOLUTION NO. 4245
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
OPPOSING CALIFORNIA STATE SENATE BILL 965 WHICH WOULD
ELIMINATE EXPANSION OF EXISTING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
FACILITIES OR CONTROLLED SITING OF NEW FACILITIES
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Cormack,
seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further read-
ing and to adopt Resolution No. 4245.
RESOLUTION NO. 4246
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
URGING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO GRANT PERMIT FOR
CONTINUATION AND EXPANSION OF PUENTE HILLS LANDFILL
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Cormack,
seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further read-
ing and to adopt Resolution No. 4246.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed
by unanimous vote to approve extra work in the amount of $2,236.15; accept the
improvements constructed under Cash Contract #496, Miscellaneous Repairs; and
accept maintenance responsibility for the improvements constructed (A/C #21-13982).
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed
by unanimous vote to approve the recommendation of the Recreation & Community
Services Commission and City staff to award a new contract to Kenneth M. Cherry Jr.,
for Golf Professional -Manager Services for the term of three years, July 1 1983,
to June 30, 1986.
It was moved by Councilman Cormack and seconded by Councilman Jackman to re-
ceive and file the report concerning Downey Unified School District's intention to
sell Rancho Santa Gertrudes School as Surplus Property.
It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and so
ordered to receive and file the report on Underground Utility District No. 11,
Firestone Boulevard.
Appeal, Zone Variance No. 213 12103 Downey Avenue
It was noted the applicant is requesting the hearing be set for August 23,
1983, due to an extended vacation.
Mr. Newton advised that the Code requires a hearing be held within 30 days.
The Council can set the matter for hearing and then it can be continued.
It was moved by Councilman Cormack and so ordered to set a hearing on Appeal,
Zone Variance No. 213, 12103 Downey Avenue, for 7:30 p.m., June 28, 1983, in the
Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. At -that time the hearing will be con-
tinued to 7:30 p.m., August 23, 1983, pursuant to the request of the applicant.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed
by unanimous vote to carry over to the Budget study session a request for funds
from the Southeast Council on Alcoholism and Drug Problems, Inc.
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It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed
by unanimous vote to recommend approval to the Civic Center Corporation for the
contracting of the Civic Center Telephone System with Southern California Telephone,
Inc., at the discount purchase price of $149,649 and recommend approval for an in-
crease in the consulting contract with Communications Resources Company from
$8,450 to $15,000 for providing implementation supervision.
Mr. Ovrom explained staff is looking for direction from the Council for the
contracting of Vehicle Towing and Storage Services and will then come back next
meeting with a formal contract.
It was moved by Councilman Davila to accept the proposal submitted by Denzer,
who gave the highest bid. He said United towing has not complied with all of the
code violations, and he does not think they should be considered as a contract
bidder. The motion died for lack of a second.
It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Mayor Quinn, and passed by the
following vote to approve the alternate of awarding a contract with United Towing
Service Inc., for the western half of the City, and,Doug's Tug, Inc., for the
eastern half of the City for a three-year period.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Cormack, Jackman, Barb, Quinn
NOES: 1 Council Member: Davila
It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed by
unanimous vote to approve contracting for Independent Auditing Services for Fiscal
Year 1982-83 with Diehl, Evans and Company in an amount not in excess of $10,500.
RESOLUTION NO. 4247
A RESOLUTION OF THE DOWNEY CITY COUNCIL JOINING WITH
CERRITOS COLLEGE IN A CONSORTIUM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
A SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES COUNTY SERVICE DELIVERY AREA
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Davila,
seconded by Mayor Quinn, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further reading and
to adopt Resolution No. 4247.
It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed
by unanimous vote to authorize the Mayor to execute a contract amendment to permit
the City of Whittier to withdraw from the present Cataloging Contract.
A study session on the Budget for Fiscal Year 1983-84 was set for 7:00 p.m.,
May 31, 1983.
It was moved by Councilman Cormack and so ordered to set a hearing on General
Revenue Sharing Funds and City of Downey Budget for Fiscal Year 1983-84 for 7:30
p.m., June 14, 1983, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall.
It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and so
ordered to authorize a time extension to June 5, 1983, for Planning Commission's
report and recommendations on the proposed Redevelopment Plan Amendment No. 3.
Mr. Ovrom commented that in discussions with Caltrans, they have indicated
their preference to have State police take over responsibility of patrolling the
I-105 Freeway Corridor. He understood the Council's direction is for the Downey
Police to continue patrolling the corridor area within the City until it is a
finished construction site, and this information has been conveyed to Caltrans.
Chief Martin explained Assemblyman Bruce Young was working with the City on
this issue and introduced AS 230 requiring Caltrans to contract with local law
enforcement agencies who desire to provide their own patrol. However, he has
learned Assemblyman Young is no longer moving forward with that Bill but has
managed to have included in the State budget language, whereby upon request of any
affected City, the Department of Highways shall contract with that city to provide
police services within the Route I-105 right-of-way within the city. Chief Martin
said Assemblyman Young's office has been contacted indicating the City's desire to
have this implemented in the State budget with that language.
It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed
by the following vote to direct staff to take a firm stance in protecting the
City's position.
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Mr. Newton explained that under the Supremacy clause, the State can assert
authority to police its own property. However, he said, including in the State
budget a requirement for Caltrans to contract with a local agency would be effec-
tive in pointing Caltrans in that direction.
Chief Martin suggested another course of action would be to contact Judge
Pregerson, who originally ordered the State to do something about security in the
corridor area, to see if he would not be satisfied with the State patrolling with
three men.
AYES: 5 Council Members: Cormack, Jackman, Barb, Davila, Quinn
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - City Council
It was moved by Councilman Davila to rescind Ordinance No. 711 and put the
Hospital up to bid or sale. The motion died for lack of a second.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Audience
Jan Tannehill, 11919 Pomering Road, asked if Conroy's Florist on the corner
of Lakewood Boulevard and Imperial Hiqhway meets the setback reauirements.
Mr. Carter replied they must meet requirements or the City will not sign off
the permit. This particular property has heavy commercial zoning classification
of C-2, and the setback requirement by code is five feet.
Mr. David Soto, 11716 Lakewood Boulevard, commented regarding the recent
nq of two-hour no parking restriction from 2.00-4.00 a.m. at the condominium
project on Lakewood
Buckles. He questi
restriction.
Buckles Street, noting many people park on
one-half the block has the two-hour morning
Mr. Eccleston explained it was an action taken by the Traffic Committee as a
temporary measure to facilitate construction activities at the condominium pro-
ject. The restriction will be rescinded on completion of the project, and notice
will be delivered tomorrow to all of the residents in that area from Lakewood to
Stewart & Gray Road.
Councilman Davila inquired regarding the policy for
noted two -to -three potholes on Neo Street at Old River 8
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Mr. Ralph explained the potholes from the storm have been filled, and he
will check into the condition of Neo Street.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., May 31, 1983, in the
Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall.
Je soak., Deputy City Clerk -Treasurer / James T. Quinn, Mayor
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