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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-10-11-83-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNE.'Y OCTOBER 11, 1983 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Ord. amending DML Sec. 9114 re R-3 (Medium Density Multiple -Family Residential) Zone Developments Introduced 1 Ord. amending Zoning Map (Planning Res. #682, Zone Change Case #201)(10614 LaReina) Introduced 2 Zone Change Case #202, 11000, 11102, & 11108 Woodruff Av.. Continue to next regular mtg. & look into PUD suffix suggested by Planning Comm. Approved 4 Ord. #734, Imposing Nbratorium on Enforcmt. of Legal Non -Conforming Signs as set forth in Sec. 9148.26 DMC; said Ord. adopted as urgency to become effective inemediately Adopted 4 Appeal of Downey Sign & Lighting Co. req. interpretation of Side Code re "Copy/Face Change" @ 9060 Firestone B1. Approved 5 Appeal of Planning Commm. decision to uphold Design Review Bd.'s decision re Signs @ 8001 Florence Av. Denied 5 Res. #4307, Confirming Assmt. for Chptr. 27 Proceedings for D.I.P. 4715, Sites 1 & 2, E/s Myrtle from Firestone to Nance Adopted 6 Res. #4308, Conforming Assmt. for Chptr. 27 Proceedings for D.I.P. #716, Site 1, W/s Myrtle from Firestone to Nance Adopted 6 Removal of Items from Consent Calendar 7 Minutes: Reg. Mtg., August 23, 1983 Approved 7 CC #514, Cleaning and/or Removal of Palm Trees - Various Locations: Specifications & Site Selections Approved 7 CC #508, Imperial Hwy. - Bellflower 131. to Clark Av. - Sidewalk Irrprvmts. - N/s: Award unit price contract to Damon Const. Co. Approved 7 SS Proj. #380, Gutter Const. - Finevale Dr. from Guatemala Av. to Horley Av.; Stamps Av. from Telegraph Rd. to Brookpark Rd.: Specifications & grant auth. to adv. f/bids Approved 7 General Warrants: #211311 - 211348 #313204 - 313457 Approved 7 Sale of Excess Property N/o Guatemala Av. W/o Bangle Rd. (File #0959.01): Accept offer from Dept. Water & Power & auth. sale of remaining property at public auction(if adj. owners are successful bidder, it is recommended ppty. be conveyed to them as individual excess parcels) Approved 7 Community Access Adv. Comm.: Apptmt. of Jean Albrecht, Dist. 3 Approved 7 Refuse Recovery Report Filed 7 Page 1 of 3 • U •'• •1 1 11• SUBJECT ACTION PACE -NO. Termination of Community Gardens Agmt.: Accept Downey Unified School District's notice to terminate Approved 7 Res. #4309, Apprvg. Final Parcel Map #14718, Apprvg. an Agent. w/Subdividers & Acceptance of Certificate of Deposit in Lieu of Surety Bonds (8534 Tenth St.) Adopted 7 Pas. #4310, Supporting Business & Industry Emergency Preparedness Conference to be held in Santa Fe Spgs., Oct. 14, 1983 Adopted 7 Res. #4311, Amending Existing ICMA Deferred Comp. Plan, a Voluntary Program offered to City of Downey Employees Adopted 7 Childrens Library furniture: Bid package & auth. Purchasing Division to adv. f/bids Approved 8 Res. adopting Regulations Governing Tape Recordings of Council Meetings & rescinding Failed; to be reconsidered at Res. #4299 next meeting 8 Complaints re noise from Alpase Co. Referred to staff 8 Reuben Rodriguez re Sale of Excess Ppty. - Guatemala Park Site re bid submitted to Staff will report back re whether purchase ppty behind home ppty. owners given first priority 8 Ord. amending Zoning Map (Planning Res. Notion to adopt failed; to be #680, Zone Change Case #203)(8312 Iowa St.) reconsidered at next meeting 8 Appeal, Zone Variance #275, 7205 Shadyoak Res. deferred to next meeting 9 CC #485 - Civic Center Change Orders #12-17: Approve w/exception of Item 4 on Change Order 16 re time extension, reserving Council's right to pursue parties responsi- ble for addl. costs Approved cc #485, Change Orders #12-14: Addl. Items & Changes, reserving Council's right to pursue parties responsible for addl. costs Approved CC #485 - Addl. Changes, reserving right to pursue parties responsible for addl. costs Approved CC #491, Library Proj.: Change Order #10 - Recommeid apprvl. to Civic Center Corp., reserving right to pursue parties responsi- ble for addl. costs Approved Bus turn -out on N/s of Firestone Bl. E/o Brookshire Av.: Direct staff to proceed w/design; prepare legal documents & pro- ceed w/necessary acq is. of R/w frcxn School Dist.; & subm. application for use of Prop A funds to finance oonst. Approved Theatre Rental Rate Schedule, as submitted Approved Cn. Davila: re Res. #4210 reccmTending 1st choice for Downey Courthouse at Civic Cntr. & 2nd choice as current site: Made motion to reconsider Died for lack of a second 0 c7 10 10 10 10 Page 2 of 3 •• 1 ■ 11 Y • •' •' 16 • 11 Y •• •• 1 •171• SUBJECT ACTION Mayor Cormack re Sister City Organization Closed session re potential litigation & personnel matters Pes. #4312, Adopting Class Specs for Posi- tions of Dir. Adm. Services, Dir. Comm. Dev., Dir. Comm. Svcs., Finance Div. Mgr., Personnel Dir., Recreation Div. Mgr. & Social Services Div. Mgr.; & amending MDU w/DCEA by deleting Theatre Mgr. from list of classifications represented & adding Theatre Mgr. to Middle Mgmt. Service Adopted Proposed savings on Civic Center Const. - Further report by City Mgr. Meeting adjourned to 2:45 p.m., October 15, 1983, in Mayor/Council Office for inter- viewing potential Council secretaries 10 10 10 11 11 Page 3 of 3 I)q 1 Yy. • 1 M •• 1 N • Y I • •• • •I' 91' The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., October 11, 1983, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Robert G. Commack presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: Pcbert G. Commack Mayor Randall R. Barb Bob Davila James T. Quinn ABSENT: Theodore H. Jackman Mayor Pro Tem. (excused) ALSO PRESENT: Bud Ovrom, City Manager William A. Ralph, Acting City Manager (Director of Public Works) Carl K. Newton, City Attorney James R. Cutts, Director of Community Development lee Powell, Director of Administrative Services William A. 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 Kevin O'Connor, Theatre Manager. Scot Yotsuya, Assistant to City Manager RJbert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer Jeanne Cook, Deputy City Clerk -Treasurer INVOCATION AND FLAG SALUTE The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Barb. The Flag Salute was led by Councilman Quinn. PRESENTATIONS: None HEARINGS Mayor Cormack opened the hearing on Proposed Amendment to Downey Municipal Code concernincr Medium Densitv Multiole Familv Residential Zone (R-3)_ He i=1ir response was yes. It was moved by Councilman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Barb, and so ordered to receive and file the Proof. Mr. Carter reported on the proposed amendment and mentioned in 1982 the Council declared a moratorium on construction of apartments and instructed staff to do a study on the owner renter balance and bring back proposed changes to the R-3 code. The proposed amendments were submitted to the Planning Comm ssion, and after public hearings, the Commission has recommended several amendments to the City Council. Mr. Carter commented on the findings of the staff study as a result of the mora- torium with regard to rental units in the City. It is recommended the Council change the density factor from 26 units per acre on multi -family units to 22 units per acre, or one unit for each 1,980 square feet of land area. There are other minor changes recommended with regard to open space per unit. There was no correspondence received. There being no one present to speak to the proposed amendment, it was moved by Councilman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Barb, and so ordered to close the hearing. ORDINANCE NO. •'•1 N • YI M •• M • 1. M • •• 1 � I]I U I 4 1 •• I I P' ••► IID U � •1 9. • 171• I • BI L I 1• V 49131kinly.• I 1 YI • • 19i y. The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by the following vote to waive further reading and to introduce the Ordinance. Council Minutes 10/11/83 -1- 702" Councilman Davila indicated he will be voting "no" to introduction of the Ordinance but not to the waiver of further reading. AYES: 3 Council Members: Barb, Quinn, Commack NOES: 1 Council Member: Davila ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jackman Mayor Cormack opened the hearing on Zone Change Case No. 201, 10614 LaReina Avenue. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Proof of Publication, and the response was yes. It was moved by Councilman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Davila, and so ordered to receive and file the Proof. Mr. Cartes reported on the request to change the zone from R-3 (medium density multiple family residential) to R-3 PUD (medium density multiple family residential - planned unit development). The property is currently developed with a single family hare, and the applicant proposes to build condominiums on the property. Mayor Cormack inquired if the City Clerk had received any correspondence on this matter, and the response was no. Mayor Commack then asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the zone change. Mr. Mike Tautfest, aaner of the property, requested the change of zone to PUD overlay. The Planning Commission has granted him a zone variance to build condo- mi_u mus on a lot less than two acres. He briefly explained his proposal to build three condaniniuun units on the property. There being no one else to speak in favor and no one to speak in opposition, it was moved by Councilman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Davila, and so ordered to close the hearing. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUAMY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9106.06 OF THE DCX^= MUNICIPAL CODE (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 682, ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 201) The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Quinn and seconded by Councilman Barb to waive further reading and to introduce the Ordinance. The motion to waive was so ordered. The motion to introduce was passed by the following vote: AYES: 4 Council Members: Barb, Davila, Quinn, Cormack ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jackman Mayor Commack opened the hearing on Zone Change Case No. 202, 11000, 11102, and 11108 Woodruff Avenue. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Proof of Publica- tion, and the response was yes. It was moved by Councilman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Barb, and so ordered to receive and file the Proof. Mr. Carter reported on the location of the property and said the applicant's request is to bring the zoning to conformance with the City's adopted General Plan. The original application by Mr. Gerding was to change the single family residential zone to a R-3 classification. The Planning Canudssion expanded the request to include the one single family property at 11102 Woodruff Avenue and also the 43- unit condominium project that extends further to the north. The Planning commission's recomnendaticn is that the entire property from the Gibraltar Savings parking lot north to within one lot removed from Fostoria be rezoned to a R-3 classification to reflect what is on the property. Mayor Cormack inquired if the City Clerk had received any correspondence on this matter, and the response was no. Mayor Commack then asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the zone change. CaroLymne Dietrich, representing Mr. Charles Gerding at 11108 Woodruff Avenue, c=rented on the requested zone change and said the property contains two small single family hams which do not conform. Mr. Gerding is requesting the zone change so that it would improve the appearance of Woodruff to have an apartment building and conform with the other properties. Council Minutes 10/11/83 -2- �' .q 4 There being no one else to speak in favor, Mayor ConrkwR asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition. The following people came forward and expressed their opposition to the proposed zone change: Mr. J. D. Hallmark, 11000 Woodruff Avenue, #2. Mr. Donald Rasmussen, 11000 Woodruff Avenue. Lois Kustich, 11000 Woodruff Avenue, #13. Mr. Zillie Palumbo, 11000 Woodruff Avenue, #38. Mr. Henry Reinke, 11000 Woodruff Avenue, #40. Mr. Donald Gilbert, 11000 Woodruff Avenue, #42. Paula Roberts, 11000 Woodruff Avenue, #39. Mr. Robert Faults, 11000 Woodruff Avenue, #37. June Collier, 11000 Woodruff Avenue, #32. David Roberts, 11000 Woodruff Avenue, #39. Audrey Rude, 11000 Woodruff Avenue, #14. Karen Larsen, 11000 Woodruff Avenue, #10. Tom Frazier, 11000 Woodruff Avenue, #43. Ms. Ferraro, 11000 Woodruff Avenue, #22. Betty HaL?*ierk, 11000 Woodruff Avenue, #2. Manuel Garcia, 11000 Woodruff Avenue, #16. Fred Hadlock, 11000 Woodruff Avenue, #21. Florence Soubeck, 11000 Woodruff Avenue, #6. Joyce Smith, 11000 Woodruff Avenue, #18. Robert Austin, 11000 Woodruff Avenue, #1. Thomas Fearn, 11000 Woodruff Avenue, #33. There being no one else to speak in opposition, rebuttal titre was granted to the applicant. Ms. Dietrich cannot understand anyone wanting to keep the property R-1 and said a townhouse is a condominium. She does not feel it is fair to the people who reside on the two properties in question to not be able to sell their property as proposed. It was moved by Councilman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Barb, and so ordered to close the hearing. It was moved by Councilman Barb and seconded by Councilman Quinn to deny the zone change. Mr. Carter responded to questions regarding the density factor for apartments and parking requirements. Councilman Barb feels that to allow an apartment building in an area that is predominately owner -occupied would be a mistake. Mr. Carter said it is difficult to obtain financing for a project that is sandwiched between ooarercial and condominiums. It was moved by Councilman Davila to table until the next regular meeting. The motion died for lack of a second. Roll call vote on motion to deny the zone change. AYES: 2 Council Members: Barb, Cormack NOES: 2 Council Members: Davila, Quinn ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jackman Mr. Newton said a 2-2 vote is no action. It was moved by Councilman Barb and seconded by Councilman Davila to table to the next regular ar meeting. Mr. Newton mentioned it was suggested it might be desirable to have the pro- perty zoned with a PUD suffix to provide for condomini.un development similar to the adjacent property. He said it is possible that could be added to the proceedings without further public notice being provided, and if it is determined it can be done, the Council could then consider rezoning the property to R-3 PUD. AYES: 2 Council Members: Davila, Quinn NOES: 2 Council Members: Barb, Cormack ABSEN2: 1 Council Member: Jackman Council Minutes 10/11/83 -3- 170z 9s- It was moved by Councilman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Davila, and passed by the following vote to continue the zone change to the next regular meeting and look into the PUD suffix suggested by the Planning Commission. Mr. Newton mentioned R-3 PUD would allow apartments or condominiums. AYES: 3 Council Members: Davila, Quinn, Cormack NOES: 1 Council Member: Barb ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jackman Mayor Co=nack declared a recess from 9:00 p.m. to 9:10 p.m. The meeting re- sumed with Council Members Barb, Davila, Quinn, Cormack present; Council Member Jackman was absent. Mayor Cormack opened the hearing on proposed Extension of a Moratorium on Enforcement of the City's Sign Ordinance. He ingLu i City er e Proof of Publication, and the response was yes. It was moved by Councilman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Barb, and so ordered to receive and file the Proof. Mr. Cutts reported on staff's request for a four-mmnnth moratorium on enforce- ment of legal non -conforming signs, whose amortization period has expired. He said staff will work closely with the Chamber of Ccnmerce and Planning Commission in order to provide a study worthy of Council consideration. Mayor Cormack inquired if the City Clerk had received any correspondence, and the response was no. Mayor Co=nack then asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of extending the moratorium. Diane Boggs, 8629 Meadow Road, President of the Downey Chamber of Commerce, said they have submitted approximately 35 suggested changes to the Sign Ordinance for consideration by the Planning Commission. The Chamber would like the moratorium to be of sufficient time for allowing staff to consider alternatives that will be equitable for both the City and sign owners. Gloria Reed, 12161 Paramount Boulevard, said the Downey Merchants Group is in favor of the moratorinmn extension. She mentioned meting with staff members and being pleased with the outcome of that meeting. Samuel Tyrus, 9217 Stamps Avenue, feels it is important to extend the mora- torium and work out an ordinance for the benefit of the City and business people. There being no one else to speak in favor and no one to speak in opposition, it was moved by Councilman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Barb, and so ordered to close the hearing. In Section 1 of the proposed Ordinance, second line, "ten months" was changed to "four months." In Section 4, the fourth line, "ten months" was changed to "four months." ORDINANCE NO. 734 •• m r• �•• • ••• n « •m ato 11 During discussion, Mr. Newton said if the Council adopts an amendment to the Sign Ordinance ahead of the four months, a repeal of the moratorium can be included in the Ordinance. AYES: 4 Council Members: Barb, Davila, Quinn, Cormack ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jackman Councilman Quinn was excused from the meeting at 9:30 p.m. Council Minutes 10/11/83 -4- �2q Mayor Cornack opened the hearing on appeal of Downey Sign & .stina interpretation of Sian Code as it relates to the term Mr. Carter explained that on legal non -conforming signs, which have not reached their amortization period and where there is a change of business or occupant, the City grants a face or copy change to that sign. This case involves a sign which has individual letters on a building spelling out the name of the business. It was staff's finding that once letters are removed the sign is gone and it cannot be con- sidered as a copy change. The Planning Commission and City Attorney concur with staff's interpretation. Mayor Cormack asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the appeal. Mr. Bill Tayek, representing Downey Sign & Lighting, 12037 Regentview, said they are seeking a copy change on channel letters. He mentioned copy changes are allowed on all types of signage in the City of Downey and he cannot understand why a particular type of sign has been singled out to not be allowed that same privi- ledge. Mr. Tayek indicated he is looking for equal interpretation on the Sign Ordinance. Responding to questions, he mentioned the electrical components are behind the structure on which the sign letters are mounted. There being no one else wishing to speak, it was moved by Councilman Barb and so ordered to close the hearing. It was moved by Councilman Barb and seconded by Councilman Davila to sustain the interpretation of the Planning Commission and staff and deny the appeal. Discussion followed. Responding to questions, Mr. Tayek said they would be placing the new sign in the same area, using the same amount of power, and would not be increasing the size of the sign. AYES: 0 Council Members: None NOES: 2 Council Members: Davila, Cormack ABSTAIN: 1 Council Member: Barb ABSENT: 2 Council Members: Jackman, Quinn Failed. It was moved by Councilman Davila, seconded by Mayor Cormack, and passed by the following vote to approve the appeal. For clarification, it was indicated that the revised copy change could not exceed the square footage of the previous sign. AYES: 2 Council Members: Davila, Cormack NOES: 1 Council Member: Barb ABSENT: 2 Cotnncil Members: Jackaman, Quinn Mayor Ccrmack opened the hearing on Appeal of the decision to uphold the Design Review Board s�cision Mr. Carter explained this matter involves extensive remodeling on the subject property, the plans for which were submitted to the Design Review Board. The building plans were signed off for the design submitted, but during construction the sign areas were altered. The leaseholder of the property went back to the Design Review Board for approval of the changes, and the Board denied the changes. An appeal was submitted to the Planning Commission, and after hearing, the Commis- sion sustained the recommendation of the Design Review Board. Mayor Cormack asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the appeal. Mr. Neland Sprik, lessor of property at 8001 Florence Avenue, explained the original plans for the signs and mentioned that during construction it was decided the sign should be uniform with the sign at Winchells on the corner. Mr. Sprik said he has a permit for the signs on the front, but there has been objection to the substitution of plastic instead of stucco between the signs. They have kept the signs small, they have installed sidewalks around the property, and they have conformed with the Building Code. Council Minutes 10/11/83 -5- 702 9 7 Mayor Cormack asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the appeal. Mr. Neil Byram, owner of business at 8025 Florence Avenue, indicated he does not care what is done with the sign on the front of the building, but he objects to the sign on the side. He comrended people for complying with the Sign Code and feels Mr. Sprik should also comply. There being no one else wishing to speak, it was moved by Councilman Davila and seconded by Councilman Barb to close the hearing. It was moved by Councilman Davila, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by the following vote to deny the appeal. AYES: 3 Council Members: Barb, Davila, Cormack ABSENT: 2 Council Members: Jackman, Quinn Mayor Cormack opened the hearing on Downey Improvement Project No. 715, Si . 2, East side Myrtle Street from Firestone Boulevard to Nance Street. xe the response was yes. It was so ordered to receive and file the Affidavit. , and It was reported the total cash assessment for Site 1 is $2,651.26 and Site 2 is $2,600.00. Mayor Cormack inquired if the City Clerk had received any written protests or objections, and the response was no. There being no one present to speak in protest, it was moved by Councilman Davila, seconded by Councilman Barb, and so ordered to close the hearing. RESOLUTION NO. 4307 RESOLUTION OF 1 CITY COUNCILOF 1 OF •• CONFIRXUNG THE ASSESSMENT FOR CHAPTER 27 PROCEEDINGS FOR NAMWAMY IMPWVEMENTPROJECT NO.i. 1 • • EAST SIDE MYF=E ROM FII;EST= BouisvApD To NANCE STREET The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Davila and seconded by Councilman Barb to waive further reading and to adopt Resolution No. 4307. The motion to waive was so ordered. The motion to adopt was passed by the following vote: AYES: 3 Council Members: Barb, Davila, Cormack ABSENT: 2 Council Members: Jackman, Quinn Mayor Cormack opened the hearing on West side Myrtle Street from Firestone BI was yes. 716, Site and the response It was moved by Councilman Davila, seconded by Councilman Barb, and so ordered to receive and file the Affidavit. The .Engineer's Report indicates the total cash assessment is $1,650.62. It was moved by Councilman Davila, seconded by Councilman Barb, and so ordered to receive and file the Engineer's Report. Mayor Cormack inquired if the City Clerk had received any written protests or objections, and the response was no. There being no one present to speak in protest, it was moved by Councilman Davila, seconded by Councilman Barb, and so ordered to close the hearing. RESOLUTION NO. 4308 • I 11 i S. •1171 •' M ••y ••.•M�191.1 C. •• •• I I. 1• • I• • •.• 1;4• • 1 Y ' 71 •�• •JBti •' i C • ' • • r. 4�9��. Council Minutes 10/11/83 -6- The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Davila and seconded by Councilman Barb to waive further reading and to adopt Resolution No. 4308. The motion to waive was so ordered. The motion to adopt was passed by the following vote: AYES: 3 Council Members: Barb, Davila, COnnack ABSENT: 2 Council Members: Jackman, Quinn • ■ • • ■ •,• • ■ kN 0 Mal Mai OM - Mr. Paul Sarvis, 13603 Barlin, requested VIII-F-4, Resolution concerning Tape regarding Tape Recorded Records of Council Meeting, be removed from the Consent Calendar. Agenda Item VIII-C-4, Library Furniture, was also removed. It was moved by Councilman Davila, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by the following vote to approve the R=ainder of the Consent Calendar: Minutes: Regular Feting of August 23, 1983. Cash Contract #514, Cleaning and/or Removal of Palm Trees - Various Locations: Cash Contract #508, Imperial Highway - Bellflower Boulevard to Clark Avenue - ,858.75 to Damon S.S. Project #380, Gutter Construction - Finevale Drive from Guatemala Avenue to Hurley Avenue; Stamps Avenue from Tele aph Road to Brookpark Road: Speci- fications and grant authority to advertise for bids C 2 -16380 . General Warrants: #211311 - 211348; #313204 - 313457: $1,742,191.93. Sale of Excess Property North of Guatemala Avenue west of Bangle Road (File #0959.01): Accept 63,100 offer from the Department of Water and Power and authorize the sale of the remaining property at public auction. In the event the adjoining owners are the successful bidder, it is reeommiended the property be conveyed to them as individual excess parcels. Commmity Access Advisory Committee: Appointment of Jean Albrecht, Dist. 3. Refuse Recovery Report. Termination of Comnmmi.ty Gardens Agreement: Accept the Downey Unified School District's notice to terminate. RESOLUTION NO. 4309 -� • • • rM w4twolil• r ORGO FA W4091597Ni ON RESOLUTICN NO. 4310 NESS CODR=NCE TO BE HELD IN SANTA FE SPRINGS OCTOBER RESOLUTICN NO. 4311 •4a.• • • w • • r • •• l WIis r• : r • ■ « �. ■ at - • 01M i• • t • • • • •a • •.• • al•�al• • • ■• lal 1• • ala, AYES: 3 Council Members: Barb, Davila, Cormack ABSENT: 2 Council Members: Jackman, Quinn Council Minutes 10/11/83 -7- 20)- 97 It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Davila, and passed by the following vote to approve the bid package and authorize the Purchasing Division to advertise for bids for Childrens Library furniture. AYES: 3 Council Members: Barb, Davila, Cormack ABSENT: 2 Council Members: Jac Tan, Quinn RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF D=4EY ADOPTING REGULATIONS GOVERNING TAPE RECORDINGS OF COUNCIL MEETINGS AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 4299 The Fasolution was read by title only. It was :roved by Councilman Barb and seconded by Mayor Cormack to waive further reading and to adopt the Resolution. The motion to waive was so ordered. Mr. Newton said the only change in this Resolution from No. 4299 is to provide a duplicate tape recording for the public. Mr. Paul Sarvis, 13603 Barlin, spoke in favor of having a duplicate tape available in the Library but indicated that until a similar procedure is extended to past tapes of Council Meetings and the $25 and $50 fees for duplicating tapes are removed, the City 's resolution is not in complete ooupliance with the Public Records Act. He indicated he will take steps to make sure the City cmplies with that Law. AYES: 2 Council Members: Barb, Cormack NOES: 1 Council Member: Davila ABSENT: 2 Council Members: Jackman, Quinn Failed. It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Mayor Cormack, and so ordered to reconsider the Resolution at the next meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Items not on Agenda Mr. Fisher, 12219 Nordesta Drive, Norwalk, cited a complaint regarding noise .ting from Alpase, a company located in Downey. He said the noise is unbeara- and he requested help from the City Council to put a stop to the noise. Mr. Ralph indicated a staff report will be prepared on this matter. Mr. Michael Coling, 12235 Nordesta Drive, Norwalk, also commented on the noise emanating from the Alpase company in Downey. Mr. Reuben Rodriguez, 8615 Guatemala, referred to the agenda item pertaining to the sale of excess property - Guatemala Park Site, and said he has submitted a bid on the property behind his hone. He asked if the property owners would be given first priority to purchase the property. Mr. Ralph indicated it was Council's request when the surplus property was previously discussed that the adjacent property owners be contacted. He is not sure whether the Council wanted to give the property owners first priority, but they did want to give them an opportunity to place a bid. Staff will review this matter and report back to the Council. ri�• AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNE,Y AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9106.06 OF THE DOWNY MUNICIPAL CODE (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 680, ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 203) (8312 Iowa Street) The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Barb to waive further reading and to adopt the Ordinance. The motion to waive was so ordered. The following vote was taken on adoption of the Ordinance: AYES: 2 Council Members: Barb, Cormack NOES: 1 Council Member: Davila ABSENT: 2 Council Members: Jackman, Quinn Failed. Council Minutes 10/11/83 -8- 1366 It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Mayor Qi=n, and so ordered to reconsider adoption of the Ordinance at the next meeting. RFSOLUTICNS RESOLUTION NO. • • � 11 M?. • -1 • • • • I I • .91 • • i71 •+• 1101 • •y •' '1 M' •. •1 r• •tl71' I• •M • •1� 1• /` !! • • 171 I• ! 1 IYI • ' • I! I • U '+ I. 1 ! 1 •• 1 YI I• • 71� ` • • •� ! 1 9 1• • tl01' 1•. 1 • M • • ]I• • 7. 91 BI• U :.1�/�N • 1 1 •• /• I•H01 I71 M The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Davila, seconded by Councilman Barb, and so ordered to waive further reading. At the request of Councilman Barb, it was so ordered to table adoption of the Resolution until after the closed session at the end of the meeting (see Page 10). It was indicated the applicant has requested adoption of the Resolution regard- ing Appeal to Zone Variance 275, 7205 Shadyoak Drive, be deferred to the next meeting. Councilman Barb suggested as an alternative to the three metal posts would be to cut small squares in the pavement for planting purposes. He requested the appli- cant be contacted to see which of staffs proposed altneratives would be acceptable. It was moved by Councilmen Davila, seconded by Councilman Barb, and so ordered to continue the Resolution to the next meeting. Cash Contract #485 - Civic Center Change Orders #12-17 Mr. Ralph mentioned a representative of the architect and construction company are present, and since preparation of the recomrendation, several additional items have been presented for consideration by the Council. He said if these items are not considered, it will essentially stop the work. It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Davila, and passed by the following vote to approve Change Orders #12-17, with the exception of Item 4 on Change Order #16 regarding the time extension, reserving the Counci.l's right to pursue the parties responsible for the additional costs. AYES: 3 Council Members: Barb, Davila, Cormack ABSENT: 2 Council Members: Jackman, Quinn Mr. Ralph explained the contractor has indicated that if he is not given some direction this evening it could stop the project. He called attention to the fact that the contractor and architect review the costs for change orders, and if they cannot agree on the costs it goes to arbitration. In some instances, the contrac- tor is requesting he be given notification to proceed with the extra work, with the understanding the City will continue to work out a price agreeable to the architect and contractor. Mr. Henriksen then reviewed the additional items and changes submitted for consideration and responded to questions of the Council. It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Davila, and passed by the following vote to approve additional items and changes submitted on Change Orders #12-14 under Cash Contract #485, reserving the Counci.l's right to pursue _ the parties responsible for the additional costs. AYES: 3 Council Members: Barb, Davila, Cormack ABSENT: 2 Council Members: Jackman, Quinn Mr. Henriksen reported on further additional changes with regard to Cash Contract #485 and mentioned that if these items are given the same treatment as the other change orders acted upon, the contractor will proceed posthaste on the Project and nothing will hamper his operation from this point. Council Minutes 10/11/83 -9- 23 0� It was moved by Councilman Davila, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by the following vote to proceed with the additional changes subrai.tted, reserving the right to pursue the parties responsible for the additional costs. AYES: .3 Council Members: Barb, Davila, Cormack ABSENT: 2 Council Members: Jadcran, Quinn It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Davila, and passed by the following vote to recommend approval of Change Order No. 10 to the Civic Center Corporation under Cash Contract #491, Library Project, reserving the right to pursue the parties respons a or a additionalcosts. AYES: 3 Council Members: Barb, Davila, Cormack ABSENT: 2 Council Members: Jackran, Quinn It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Davila, and passed by the following vote to direct staff to proceed with design of the bus turn -out on the north side of Firestone Boulevard east of B Avenue; prepare the legal documents and proceed with the necessary acquisition of n Tt--of-way from the School District; and submit an application for the use of Prop A funds to finance construction of the bus -turn -out. AYES: 3 Council Members: Barb, Davila, Cormack ABSENT: 2 Council Members: Jackman, Quinn It was moved by Councilman Davila, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by the following vote to adopt the unanimous recommendation of the Recreation and Commnity Services Commission and approve the proposed Theatre Rental Rate Schedule, as submitted. AYES: 3 Council Members: Barb, Davila, Cormack ABSENT: 2 Council Members: Jackman, Quinn ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Audience: None ORAL CODS=CATIONS - City Council Councilman Davila referred to Resolution No. 4210 reca nnding the first choice -- for location of the Downey Courthouse at the Civic Center and the second choice as the current site. He said he did not intend to vote in favor of the Fesolution, and he made a motion to reconsider the resolution so that he can change his vote. The motion died for lack of a second. Mayor Cormack spoke in favor of the Sister City organization and said he feels the Council should consider encouraging a cultural exchange tween the two cities. He commented on his trip to Guadalajara and the warm reception he was given by that city. CLOSED SESSION The meeting was recessed to closed session from 11:30 p.m. to 11:55 p.m. to discuss potential litigation and personnel matters. The meeting resumed with Council Members Barb, Davila, Cormack present; Council Members Jackman and Quinn were absent. tWfrg W R RESOLUTION NO. 4312 RESOLUTION OF E CITY COUNCIL OF 1 OF DMIMY ADOPTING CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITIONS OF DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES,DIRECTOR OF C=4= DEVELOPMENT, DII�ECTOR OF CUqIMITY SERVICES, FINANCE DIVISION MMIAGER, PERSaSUM DIRECTOR, RECRELATION DIVISION MANAGER AND SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION MANAGER;• D AMENDING THEE•'• ! 1 OF I• S • 1 WITH THEDOWNEY CITY EMPLOYEES ASS• • DELETING TM= M2MGER FROM THE LIST OF CLASSIFICATIONS PEPRESE= 1 •• I EMPLOYEESASSOCIATION, AND ADDING 1 • 9 •/• •!! ' TO THE 1 ••LE NANAGEM4T SERVICE The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Davila and seconded by Councilman Barb to waive further reading and to adopt Resolution No. 4312. The motion to waive was so ordered. The motion to adopt was passed by the following vote: Council Minutes 10/11/83 -10 ?30;� AYES: 3 Council Members: Barb, Davila, Commack ABSENT: 2 Council Members: Jackman, Quinn •-1 I • •.. . - •-.. Mr. Ovrom ccmnented on suggestions of the architect concerning proposed savings on the Civic Center construction with regard to eliminating all of in offices. He indicated he cool not support the suggested changes and that it has been reviewed further with amended changes proposed of eliminating offices for the division heads but leaving offices for the department heads. Mr. Ovrom said he feels this will not be a savings because it costs more to provide six-foot high acoustical partitions than it does to build dry wall partitions. However, he stated, it would be a savings to have removable partitions in the event future re- modeling is done. He pointed out that approximately 15 months have been spent working on the current layout. Mr. Ovrom asked if the Council wants him to pursue this but again indicated he does not feel there is that much money to be saved, although a lot of glass could be eliminated. Councilman Barb said if the glass is removed, it would be placing employees in offices without any windows. Mr. Ovrcrn suggested reviewing each office individually to see where glass can be el.indnated. It was indicated the Council will be adjourning this meeting to 2:45 p.m., October 15, 1983, for the purpose of interviewing potential Council secretaries. At that time, the proposed savings for Civic Center construction will also be discussed. ADJOUHIZ=: 12:15 a.m. The meeting was adjourned to 2:45 p.m., October 15, 1983, in the Office of the Downey City Hall. _ 1-2 //, Council Minutes 10/11/83 -11-