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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-08-16-83-Adjourned Regular Meeting�)65 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUATEY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 16, 1983 The City Council of the City of Downey held an adjourned regular meeting at 5:30 a.m., August 16, 1983, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Robert G. Cormack presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: Robert G. Cormack Mayor Theodore H. Jackman Mayor Pro Tem Randall R. Barb James T. Quinn ABSENT: Bob Davila ALSO PRESENT: Bud Ovrom, City Manager James R. Cutts, Director of Conmunity Developuent Lee Powell, Director of Finance Don Davis, Fire Chief James R. Jarrett, Director of Recreation Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer Scot Yotsuya, Assistant to City Manager Jeanne Cook, Deputy City Clerk -Treasurer Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary Capital Improvements Budget for Fiscal Year 1983-84 Mr. Ovrom explained he has reviewed the budget, and a report has been pre- pared which gives a breakdown of each project and its funding source. The budget totals $7,418,000. Mr. Henriksen proceeded to review the Street Projects beginning on Page 2. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by the following vote to remove the Widening of Downey Avenue between Stewart & Gray Road and Alxreda Street. AYES: 3 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Cormack NOES: 1 Council Member: Quinn ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Davila A discussion was held regarding the landscaping project for Lakewood and Firestone Boulevards. Street Light Upgrading for Firestone Boulevard/Brookshire Avenue - Civic Center was pulled pending review of the funding source by the City Manager. Installation of catch basins and drain pipes on Boyne Street, Gurley Avenue, Downey Avenue, Duesler Street, and Bangle Road was placed on a follow-up list in an attempt to find a funding source other than Revenue Sharing. Proposed design for street widening on the south side of Firestone Boulevard from LaReina to Myrtle was deleted. Mr. Henriksen reviewed Storm Drains, Traffic Signals, and General Facilities. Chief Davis discussed the Fire Department storage building for Stations 1 and 4, and the need to replace apparatus room doors at Station 3. Mr. Henriksen consented on proposed modification to the Public Works Mainte- nance Facility. Mr. Jarrett reviewed Recreation Projects, pointing out the allocation under SB 174 originally anticipated to be used for conversion of ball diamond lighting for Rio San Gabriel Park and Columbus Sports Park, was reduced in the State budget. On page 6 the amount for baseball lighting conversion under SB 174 would be $15,643 instead of $23,000, which would reduce the total of $50,000 to less than $43,000. Staff is still preparing a list of proposed projects to be submitted to Assemblyman Bruce Young. Council Minutes 8/16/83 (adj.) -1- Mr. Jarrett said the project shown as "Remodeling of Activity Building" should read "Construction of new Building at Apollo Park." Both Councilmen Jackman and Barb recalled the total amount for the Apollo Park building was $230,000. This will be reviewed by the City Manager. Mr. Jarrett discussed proposed Wilderness Park security lighting system replacement. Mr. Ovrom said this is a good project, but administratively he will be placing a hold on it until some other items are resolved at the park. Mr. Henriksen discussed the projects contained under Water System. Installa- tion of an eight -inch water main should read "Firestone" instead of "Florence." Mr. Jarrett reviewed the Golf Course projects. Mr. Henriksen commented on the Human Services section. He responded to questions regarding the eight -month study of the City's entire sewer system. Staff will take another look at the necessity for reroofing Apollo Neighbor- hood Center. Mr. Cutts reviewed the Redevelopment Projects, noting project D-7, Granada Royale, is for right-of-way improvements along Firestone and Brookshire. Following discussion concerning funding for the project, Mr. Ovrom said an audit trail can be placed on this to more specifically define the funding source. After discussion regarding $47,500 for widening Firestone between Dolan and Brookshire, Mr. Ovrcm indicated this item should be omitted in that the Council has not coimdtted funds for the widening of Firestone. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by the following vote to approve the Capital Improvements Budget as corrected, with the understanding that all projects will be brought back to the Council for approval prior to being initiated. AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Quinn, Cormack ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Davila Mayor Cormack suggested a hearing or study session be set regarding the Sign Ordinance so that the Council can discuss this matter with the Council M,.mbers who adopted the Ordinance, since it appears some of the former Council Members are now opposed to the Ordinance. Councilman Jackman mentioned he was on the Council when the Ordinance was adopted and that the Ordinance has not been tried. Mayor Cormack recessed the meeting to closed session from 7:04 p.m. to 7:35 p.m. to discuss litigation and personnel. The meeting resumed with Council Members Jackman, Barb, Quinn, Cormack present; Council Aemoer Davila absent. RESOLUTION NO. 4294 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUAINEY ADOPTING THE CLASS SPECIFICATION OF SECRETARY TO THE CITY COUNCIL The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by the following vote to waive further reading and to adopt Resolution No. 4294. AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackanan, Barb, Quinn, Cormack ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Davila The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m. 7 � Jeanne Cook, Deputy city Clerk -Treasurer Council Minutes 8/16/83 (adj.) -2-