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TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Presentation of Certificates of
Pedestrian Safety 1
Appeal, Zone Change Case #200, 8603-7
imperial Hwy.: Table & refer back to
Planning Comm. to conduct hearing on C-P
zone allowing the use proposed Approved 3
Ord. amending Zoning Neap adopted by Sec.
9106.06 of DMC (Planning Res. #680, Zone
Change Case #203) (8312 Iowa St.) Introduced 3
Res. #4301, Denying Zone Variance #218
(12102 Gurley Av.) Adopted 4
Appeal, Zone Variance #275, 7203 Shadycak:
Grant 4-ft. walkway alongside 12-ft. drive-
way, so long as 3 posts not less than 2"
in diameter & 42" high are maintained Approved 5
Removal of Items from Consent Calendar 5
Minutes: Rag. Mtg. of August 9, 1983, as
amended; & Adj. Reg. Mtg., August 16, 1983 Approved 5
Corres. from Pub. Util. Comm. re Appl. of
So. Cal. Edison Co. for Revising Gas
Rate Components Filed 5
SS Proj. #386 - Lakewood B1., & SS Proj.
4387 - Firestone B1.: Status Report Filed 5
SS Proj. #354 - Downey Av. & Alameda St.,
Traffic Signal Upgrading (FAU): Accept
improvements Approved 5
General Warrants: #211262 - 211310
#313062 - 313203 Approved 5
AD #113, Bergman Lane: Acknowledge receipt
& approve assignment to J. H. Meriwether Approved 5
Job Training Act - Joint Powers Agmt.:
Approve City entering into Agmt. & auth.
Mayor to sign Approved 5
Zone Change Case #201, 10614 LaReina Av. Hearing set for October 11, 1983 5
Zone Change Case #202, 11000 & 11102-08
Woodruff Av. Hearing set for October 11, 1983 5
Res. #4302, Concurring w/Provisions of Job
Training plan Apprvd. by SE L.A. County
Private Industry Council under Provision
of Federal Job Training Partnership Act Adopted 6
Res. #4303, Apprvg. Application for Grant
Funds under Roberti-Z'Berg Urban Open -
Space & Recreation Program Adopted 6
Res. #4304, Proclaiming Oct. 9-15, 1983, as
Natl. Fire Prevention Week w/Theme "Learn
not to burn all through the year" Adopted 6
Approve Appl. re Late Claim of Alex
Fernandes, a minor, & deny claim; Deny appl.
re late Claim of Olga Fernandes, indiv. Approved 6
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SUBJECT ACTION
Ord. #731, Apprvg. Lease bet. City & Downey
Chamber of Commerce
Adopted
Ord. #732, Amending DMC designating Middle
Management & Confidential/ExenUt Positions
as part of Unclassified, Exempt Service
Adopted
Ord. #733, Repealing Ord. #723 (re Plan
Amendment No. 3)
Adopted
Res. #4305, Apprvg. Agmt. for Maintenance
of Utilities o1 State Hwys. within City &
Rescinding Res. #2723
Adopted
Res. #4306, Apprvg. Performance Agmt.
& Re-Apprvg. Standard Agmt. w/State for
Route 105 - Century Fwy. & Rescinding
Res. #4049
Adopt
Downey City Library Const. - Fire Protectn::
Approve original plan of light fixtures &
sprinklers in old part of Library, Plan A
Approved
CC 4491, Library Addn. - Urgent Change
Order: Approve 600 amp service & pursue
investigation of responsibility
Approved
Re -striping of Downey Av. from Stewart &
Gray Rd. to Alameda St.
Approved
Residential Refuse Rates: Adjust proposed
formula, effective Oct. 1, 1983, & set
rates at $4.93 for Single Family & $4.24
for Multiple Units
Approved
Family Disaster Preparedness: Contract
w/Mrs. Harriett Paine to present & promote
program to community
Approved
Use of tape recording machines at Council
Mtgs. for generating one master tape &
one tape for public use - A refundable
deposit of $5.00 shall be levied for use
of public tape for period not to exceed
three days per constituent
Approved
Agmt. bet. City & Downey Rose Float Assn:
Approp. $2,000 for supporting program
Approved
Funding Distribution - Social Service
Organizations: Place WE TIP & Cerritos
Corridor in Police Budget & take $20,000
either fron Gen. Rev. Sharing Funds or
Block Grant Funds & distribute to various
social service activities as recommended
by Rec. & Comm. Services Comm.
Approved
City's Position re Proposed League of Calif.
Cities Resolutions: Approve w/exception of
opposing #18 & that Cn. Barb be designated
as voting delegate at League Annual Conf.
Approved
Joint meeting bet. Council & Cable TV
Commnity Access Citizens Adv. Corm. Set for 6:30 p.m., Nov. 15, 1983
Amendment to Agmt. for City to advance
Community Dev. Block Grant Funds to
Redevelopment Agency Approved
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SUBJECT
Six-month ext. to Sign Ord. Moratorium
Paul Sarvis: Req. rep. of Downey CARES be
seated on Project Area Committee
Closed session re pending litigation
Hearing set for October 11, 1983
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DO4=
SFrorEMmER 27, 1983
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m.,
September 27, 1983, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Robert G.
Commack presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Robert G. Cormack Mayor
Theodore H. Jaclanan Mayor Pro Tem
Randall R. Barb
James T. Quinn
ABSENT: Bob Davila (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Bud Ovrcm, City Manager
Carl K. Newton, City Attorney
James R. Cutts, Director of Community Developu ent
William A. Ralph, Director of Public Works
Lee Powell, Director of Administrative Services
William F. Martin, Police Chief
Don Davis, Fire Chief
James R. Jarrett, Acting Director of Community Services
Francis E. Carter, City Planner
Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer
Charles G. Eccleston, Traffic Engineer
Ronald Yoshiki, Assistant City Planner
Scot Yotsuya, Assistant to City Manager
Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer
Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Edward Ullrich, Moravian Church of
Downey. The Flag Salute was led by Councilman Barb.
Certificates of Pedestrian Safety were presented to the following Traffic
Committee members: Louise Toledo, Ken West, and Red Stoddart (Gloria Heer was not
present). A Certificate was also presented to Ralph Squillace of the Automobile
Club. Gwen Monahan of the Downey Unified School District was not present.
HEARINGS
Mayor Commack opened the hearing on Appeal to Zone Change Case No. 200, 8603-7
Imperial Highway. He inquired if the City Cierk had the Proof of Publication, an
the response was yes.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and so
ordered to receive and file the Proof.
Mr. Carter explained the request of the applicant is to rezone two properties
from R1-5000 to C-1 neighborhood commercial. He ccmrented that the easterly pro-
perty is developed with a two-story general/professional office building approved
under zone exception in 1970. The westerly property is vacant and uniuproved.
There is a 25-foot wide driveway easement between the two properties for providing
vehicular and pedestrian ingress and egress to two single family dwellings located
inaediately north of the office building. Mr. Carter stated the Planning Commis-
sion, after hearing the case, did not feel the applicant met the findings required
for a zone change. He drew a diagram on the board to illustrate has commercial
development could create problems with regard to setbacks, etc. Mr: Carter noted
the office building on the easterly property was constructed when the parking ratio
was less than is now required. The applicant proposes to build a 7,000 square foot
retail building on a 60 by 200 foot lot, which would require 31 parking spaces.
With the building proposed, the property would not meet the setback requirements.
Mayor Commack inquired if the City Clerk had received any correspondence, and
the response was no.
Mayor Cormack then asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the Appeal.
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Mr. Joseph Dilooreto, 9266 Otto Street, office at 8607 T*peri al Highway,
rebutted Mr. Carter's comments with regard to a proposed commercial building for
the property and said no plan has ever been submitted. He said letters were re-
ceived from persons directly interested in the property, who are located within
the 500 foot radius for receiving notice of the hearing. He pointed out Imperial
Highway is not a residential street, and he cited the commercial nature of Imperial
from Lakewood Boulevard west. Mr. DiLoreto feels it is in the best interest of
the City that the zone change be granted.
Mr. Mike Betor, business located at 8509 Imperial Highway, noted the existing
building is an asset to the City, and he spoke in favor of the zone change.
Mr. David Ray, 7338 Nada, does not feel the vacant lot is wide enough for
apartment house development but he does concur with omrercial.
Mr. Ed Diloreto, 7333 Rio Flora Place, said the lot is 80 x 199 with the
driveway on the east side of the property. He requested the zone change to C-1
for the two properties. Mr. DiLoreto said allowing utilization of the vacant lot
would be of benefit to the City in the way of Sales Tax revenue, plus it would be
a convenience to the neighborhood. He submitted to the City Clerk for the record
letters from local residents and neighbors in favor of the zone change.
Mr. Joe Ferris, 8124 Valdina Drive, spoke in favor of the appeal. He does
not feel building residential on the vacant lot would be a prudent approach.
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 Barb, and so ordered
to close the hearing.
Councilman Jackman indicated he might lean toward approving the appeal if
he knew what is planned to be built.
Mr. Carter said the application submitted on the zone change proposes a 7,000
square foot building. The application was submitted to the Council for perusal.
Mr. Joseph DiLoreto said they have been contacted by a company that supplies
software for computers, who wants to move to Downey and needs larger quarters.
Councilman Barb asked if a C-P zone would be compatible with what the appli-
cant wants to do.
Mr. Carter replied C-P is for office use only. He responded to questions
regarding the types of business permitted under C-P and C-1 zones. He did state
the sale of computer software would be permitted in C-1.
Mr. Ed DiLoreto explained the C-1 zone was requested so there would not be
the restrictions as in the C-P zone.
A discussion was held regarding development of the property for apartments.
Councilman Barb would be in favor of working toward an office type zoning to
avoid a high traffic commercial center. He feels a computer software business
would generate little traffic.
Mr. Ovrmm said he assumes the Downey Municipal Code can be amended to include
computer software as a permitted use in the C-P zone.
Mr. Ed DiLoreto was asked if he would consent to the C-P zone, and he replied
the software company would not be agreeable because of the restrictions involved.
He said there would only be sales people going in and out of the business —there
would be no traffic.
Mr. Newton advised that if the C-P zone is considered, it would have to go
back for hearing before the Planning Commission and City Council in order to
modify provisions of the C-P zone to allow computer software sales.
It was moved by Councilman Quinn and seconded by Mayor Commack to grant the
Appeal.
It was moved by Councilman Barb and seconded by Councilmen Jackman to amend
the motion to grant the appeal with the C-P zone rather than C-1.
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Mr. Newton said since there has been no advertisement giving notice of a pro-
posed change to C-P zone, it is required the matter be advertised for that purpose
to the Planning Commission and City Council so adequate hearings can be held.
It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed
by the following vote to table and refer back to the Planning Commission to conduct
a hearing on the C-P zone allowing the use proposed.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Quinn, Connack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Davila
Mayor Cormack opened the hearing on Zone Chancre Case No. 203, 8312 Iowa Street.
He inquired if the City Clerk had the Proof of Publication, and the esponse was yes.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Barb, and so
ordered to receive and file the Proof.
Mr. Carter explained the request is to change the zone from C-P (Professional
Office) to HM (Hospital Medical Arts). At the Planning Commission hearing several
people voiced opposition to the HM zone and use of the property for an ambulance
service. He mentioned previously informing the Commission and Council that ambu-
lance service is not a permitted use in the HM zone. Since the last meeting of
the Council, the Commission is considering ambulance service as a use in the HM zone.
Mayor Connack inquired if the City Clerk had received any correspondence, and
the response was no.
Mayor Cormack then asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the zone change.
Mr. Daniel Wilson of Wilson, Wilson & Perrizo, 10901 Paramount Boulevard,
attorney for Adams Ambulance, requested approval of the proposed HM zone.
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 Quinn, and so ordered
to close the hearing.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DMM
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9106.06 OF
THE Dah= MUNICIPAL CODE (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 680,
ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 203)
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman and
seconded by Councilman Barb to waive further reading and to introduce the Ordinance.
Mayor Cormack so ordered the waiver of further reading. The motion to adopt was
passed by the following vote:
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Quinn, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Davila
Mayor Cormack opened the hearing on Appeal to Zone Variance No. 218, 12102
Gurley Avenue. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Proof of Publication, and
e response was yes.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and so
ordered to receive and file the Proof.
Mr. Carter explained a zone variance was granted approximately a year ago by
the Planning Commission for maintaining exotic birds on residential property. The
rear yard is well kept and seems to be in a healthful condition. The applicant has
indicated same birds are pets while others are raised to be sold. He cited the
Code as not permitting the raising of animals and the like on residential property
for commercial purposes. Commercial aviaries are not classified as a permitted
use in any zone. Mr. Carter commented on the Planning Commission's approval of a
one-year variance, which has expired, and the applicant has requested an extension,
which was not granted by the Commission because of complaints from the neighbor-
hood about the maintenance of birds on the property.
Mayor Cormack inqtnxed if the City Clerk had received any correspondence, and
the response was no.
Mayor Cormack then asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the appeal.
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Mr. Donald Teller, 12102 Gurley Avenue, said he has had birds for almost 15
years —they are not for commercial purposes, they are strictly hobby birds. He
was issued a license to use his home as a wholesale business strictly by telephone,
and he does not sell any birds from his property. His property has always been
maintained and clean, and he ccm ented on the money he has spent to conform to the
City's wishes. Mr. Teller discussed the complaints levied against him as a result
of his birds. He mentioned he has sold 50 of his birds, and he requested he be
allowed to keep at least ten birds so he can use the aviaries he has constructed.
Deborah McKeerin, 7301 Florence Avenue, said her parents have had the birds a
long time and that the back yard is never dirty. She mentioned some of the birds
will be on the extinct list.
There being no one else to speak in favor, Mayor Cormack asked if anyone
wished to speak in opposition.
Mr. Joe Warmuth, 12109 Downey Avenue, agreed the City should be kept clean
and he referred to the odor emanating from the birds and a rat problem.
Mrs. Midge Warmuth, 12109 Downey Avenue, ccm tinted regarding the number of
years Mr. Teller has had his birds, and she submitted copies of Penney Saver ads
showing advertisements of birds for sale by Mr. Teller. She then described the
events that have taken place concerning problems with flies, odor, and noise.
Jan Tannehill, 11919 Pomering Road, said any more than three birds appear to
be commercial, and she does not think that is permitted.
Katherine Schroyer, 12071 So. Downey Avenue, commented on the problems of
noise emanating from Mr. Teller's birds.
There being no one else to speak in opposition, rebuttal time was granted to
the applicant.
Mr. Teller said stench does not exist and the birds are quiet during the night.
Also, he sells thousands of birds a month, and he has been checked a number of
times by the Health Department and given a clean bill of health. Mr. Teller
responded to questions from the Council with regard to breeding the birds and the
method of selling birds from his home. He said if granted the variance, he would
like to keep his five best pair of birds.
Mary Teller, 12102 Gurley Avenue, rebutted comments made concerning stench of
the birds, sale of the birds, and the rat problem. She requested they be allowed
to keep ten birds.
It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and so
ordered to close the hearing.
RESOLUTION NO. 4301
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUgNEY
DENYING ZONE VARIANCE NO. 218
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman
and seconded by Councilman Bar to waive further reading and to adopt Resolution
No. 4301. The motion to waive was so ordered, and the motion to adopt was passed
by the following vote:
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Quinn, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Davila
Mayor Commack opened the hearing on Appeal to Zone Variance No. 275, 7205
Shadyoak Drive. He inquired if the 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 reported on the location of the property and the request of the
applicant to retain excessive paving in the required 20 foot front yard building
and landscape setback. He said the paving is comprised of an eight -foot driveway
and two four foot walkways added abutting the driveway. He commented on requests
for similar uses that have been denied in the past by the City Council.
Mayor Commack inquired if the City Clerk had received any correspondence.
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Mr. Shand replied a letter has been received from Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Lynch
in favor of the variance.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and so
ordered to receive and file the correspondence.
Mayor Cormack then asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the appeal.
Mr. Harvey Fiala, 7205 Shadyoak Drive, expressed his request for the variance
to keep the four -foot walkway. He cited the Downey Municipal Code pertaining to
required minimum of ten feet and maximum width of 15 feet for a driveway. Mr.
Fiala coamented that the paved walkway would provide more roan for people exiting
vehicles. He mentioned he was cited for parking vehicles on his front lawn. Mr.
Fiala submitted photographs of his property showing the driveway and walkway, and
he also presented a petition containing 109 signatures in favor of his request.
There being no one else to speak in favor and no one to speak in opposition,
it was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and so ordered to
close the hearing.
It was moved by Councilman Quinn to grant a four -foot walkway alongside the
12-foot driveway, so long as three posts not less than two inches in diameter and
42 inches high are maintained.
Mr. Fiala explained how the posts are set in place, noting the middle post
cannot be removed without being broken or sawed off.
Councilman Jackman seconded the motion.
During discussion, Mr. Fiala con anted on the three one -inch pipes that have
been installed between the driveway and walkway.
AYES: 3 Council Members: Jackman, Quinn, Cormack
NOES: 1 Council Member: Barb
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Davila
It was pointed out that Agenda Item VIII-C-2, Cash Contract #513, Iowa Street,
has been removed and acted on by the Community Development Carmnission. Agenda Item
VIII-C-2, Rejection of Legal Claim, was removed from the Consent Calendar.
It was moved by Councilman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed
by the following vote to approve the Remainder of the Consent Calendar:
Minutes: Regular Meeting of August 9, 1983, as amended; and
Meeting of August 16, 1983.
Correspondence from Public Utilities Ca[mission regarding
Southern California Edison Company for Revising Gas Pate Coral
of
S.S. Project #386 - Lakewood Boulevard, and S..S. Project 4387 - Firestone
Boulevard: Status report.
S.S. Project #354 - Downey Avenue and Alameda Street, Traffic
General Warrants: #211262 - 211310; #313062 - 313203: $703,135.04.
Assessment District #113, Bergman Lane: Acknowledge receipt and approve
assigru[nnt to J. H. Meriwether.
Job Training Act - Joint Powers Agreement: Approve City entering into Agree-
ment and authorize Mayor to sign.
Zone Change Case #201, 10614 LaReina Avenue: Hearing set for 7:30 p.m.,
October 11, 1983, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall.
Zone Change Case #202, 11000 and 11162-08 Woodruff Avenue: Hearing set for
7.30 p.m., October 11, 1 3, in the Council�e Downey City Hall.
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RESOLUTION NO, 4302
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RESOLUTION NO. 4304
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNY
PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 9 - 15, 1983, AS NATIONAL FIRE PRE-
VENTION WEEK WITH THE THEME "LEARN NOT TO BURN ALL
THROUGH THE YEAR"
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Quinn, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Davila
Per reccmmendation of the City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Barb,
seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by the following vote to approve the
Application regarding Late Claim as to the interest of Alex Fernandes, a minor,
Fernandes, individually.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Quinn, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Davila
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Items not on Agenda: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 731
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The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman,
seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by the following vote to waive further
reading and to adopt Ordinance No. 731.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Quinn, Cormack
ABSENT. 1 Council Member: Davila
Mayor Cormack declared a recess from 9:47 p.m. to 9:54 p.m. The meeting re-
sumed with Council Members Jackman, Barb, Quinn, Cormack present; Council Member
Davila absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 732
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING CHAPTER 7, SECTION 2704, OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL
CODE DESIGNATING MIDDLE NANAM= AND CONFIDENTIAL/EKQT
POSITIONS AS PART OF THE UNCLASSIFIED, E>MWT SERVICE
The Ordinance 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 Ordinance No. 732.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Quinn, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Davila
ORDINANCE NO. 733
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF D=,1EY
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 723 (re Plan Amendment No. 3)
The Ordinance 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 Ordinance No. 733.
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AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Quinn, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member. Davila
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 4305
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUA=
APPROVING AGREQ= FOR MAINTENANCE OF UTILITIES ON
STATE HIG-PWS WITHIN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2723
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. 4305.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Quinn, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Davila
RESOLUTICN NO. 4306
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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. 4306.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Quinn, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Davila
Agenda Item XII-K, Downey Ci
moved forward on the Agenda.
r Construction - Fire Prot
It was moved by Councilman Barb to approve going ahead with renovation of the
old seciton of the Library, with the exception of the items in Section B relating
to the ceiling itself; and in place of that, to do ceiling remodeling to make it
look in good condition. The chair accepted the motion.
Councilman Quinn said there will be a brand new City Hall, Police Department,
and Library, and he would like it to be as originally planned.
Councilman Barb indicated the current ceiling is in excellent condition and
is better than proposed to be installed, which would not have the life expectancy
of the present ceiling.
Discussion was held regarding the cost for moving and storing books while
renovation of the Library is taking place.
Mr. Mike Horvath, representing McAlpine & Salyer, discussed different aspects
of the construction that can delay the project with regard to the rolling fire
doors and masonry work. He also responded to questions and mentioned the fire
doors were included in the original plans but were removed. He feels the work can
be completed prior to the time estimated.
Kathy Shorman, 8731 Fifth Street, feels new is nice but that citizens are
tired of paying extra dollars for a nice ceiling.
Mr. Horvath mentioned the figures quoted in the staff report are estimates.
Also, certain items have been ordered for the project by the various contractors,
and they are entitled to their money.
AYES: 1 Council Member:
NOES: 3 Council Members:
ABSENT: 1 Council Member:
Failed.
Barb
Jackman, Quinn, Cormack
Davila
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It was moved by Councilman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed
by the following vote to approve the original plan of light fixtures and sprinklers
in the old part of the Library - Plan A.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Quinn, Commack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Davila
Cash Contract #491, Library Addition - Urgent Change Order
Mr. Ovrom comrented on the problem with the electrical plans which showed 600
amp service when in fact only 200 arcps existed.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed
by the following vote to approve the 600 amp service and pursue investigation of
the responsibility.
Questions were raised as to who made the error.
Mr. Robert Weilage, architect with Gibbs & Gibbs, explained the plans prepared
by the City showed a 600 amp switch, when actually it was 200 amps. He mentioned
that if this matter had been checked out, the City would have paid the additional
sum at the time of the bidding. Also, the change orders on the Library are very low.
Mr. Ion Gibbs, of Gibbs & Gibbs, said in construction there is always a per-
centage of additional items and change orders.
Mr. Horvath indicated he feels this is clearly not his fault and that he took
care of the electrical problem at the Library on an emergency -type basis.
AYES: 4 Council Mlnbers: Jackman, Barb, Quinn, Commack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Davila
It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by
the following vote to approve the Re -striping of Downey Avenue from Stewart & Gray
Road to Alameda Street.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Quinn, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Davila
It was moved by Councilman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by
the following vote to adjust the proposed formula as set forth, effective October
1, 1983, and set the Residential Refuse Rates at $4.93 for Single Family and $4.24
for Multiple Units.
Mr. Ralph responded to questions regarding the percentage increase in the CPI
and proposed formula. He mentioned the contractor's insurance is extremely high
particularly because of Workers Compensation.
Questions were also raised as to whether the formula is a policy matter or
established in the contract.
Mr. Newton explained that if the formula is established by contract, then the
Council's approval would be pursuant to the authority provided in the contract.
AYES: 3 Council Members: Jackman, Quinn, Commack
NOES: 1 Council Member: Barb
ABSENT: 1 Council Dbnber: Davila
It was moved by Councilman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed
by the following vote to approve a contract with Mrs. Harriett Paine to present
and promote Family Disaster Preparedness to the comnmity.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Quuinn, Commack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Davila
it was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed
by the follawing vote to authorize the City Clerk to use tape recording machines
at Council meetincrs for the purpose of creneratina one master tare and one tare to
use. A rer=aWle ceposit or l7.UU snali toe ieviec ror use
�r as period not to exceed three days per constituent.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Quinn, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Davila
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It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by
the following vote to approve Aunt between the City of Down and the Down
Rose Float Association and appropriate 2,000 from the City General Revenue Shari
or the purpose of supporting this community program.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Quinn, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Davila
Funding Distribution - Social Service Or anizations
It was moved by Councilman Barb to approve a total of $20,000 and transfer WE
TIP and Cerritos Corridor to the Police Department Budget, leaving a balance in
the Social Services Funding in the amount of $11,433. There was no second.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed
by the following vote to place WE TIP and Cerritos Corridor in the Police Budget
and take $20,000 either from General Revenue Sharing Funds or Block Grant Funds,
whichever is legal, and distribute as recommended by the Recreation & Community
Services Commission to the various social service activities.
Mr. Ovrnm said staffs recommendation would be Revenue Sharing.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Quinn, Connack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Davila
City of Downey's Position relative to Proposed League of California Cities
Resolutions
Councilman Barb has no objection to any of the proposed resolutions except for
No. 18 pertaining to Statewide Funding to provide Infrastructure as an Incentive
for Affordable Housing, under which the State would provide funds to a particular
housing project for streets, lights, etc. He said less Federal funds should be
spent and more private industry should become involved.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed
by the following vote to approve the recommended City's position relative to the
League of California Cities Resolutions, with the exception of opposing No. 18,
and that Councilman Barb be designated as voting delegate to represent the City
during the voting on the proposed Resolutions at the League Annual Conference.
Mr. Sarvis expressed an interest in the proposed resolutions and was given a
copy of the information.
AYES: 4 Council Members
ABSENT: 1 Council Member:
A joint meetinq between
Advisory Committee was set f
of the Downey City Hall.
Jackman, Barb, Quinn, Cormack
Davila
:3Q p.m.,
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It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by
the following vote to approve Amendment to Agreement for the Citv to advances (Y
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Quinn, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Davila
It was moved by Councilman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and so
ordered to set a hearing to consider a six-month extension on the Sian Ordinance
Moratorium for 7:30 p.m., October 11, 1983, -In the Council Chamber of the Downey
City Hall.
Opal Henn thanked the Council for its action pertaining to the Downey Pose
Float Association.
Mr. Paul Sarvis presented a Resolution unanimously passed by Downey CAEES re-
questing a representative be seated on the Project Area Committee.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Cormack recessed the meeting to closed session fran 11:20 p.m. to 11:58
p.m. to discuss pending litigation. The meet,n�resumed with Council Members
Jackman' Barb, Quinn, COrmack present; Council Member Davila absent.
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AD,70URZ=: 11:58 p.m.
Robert L. Shand, City C1 k-Treasurer
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