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TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS
SUBJECT ACTION
Proclamation - National Bible Week
Ord. amending DMC re Ambulance Service Introduced as amended
Removal of Items fran Consent Calendar
Minutes: Reg. Mtg., September 27, 1983 Approved
Rejection of Legal Claims: Ref. #639 & 611 Approved
General Warrants: #211381 - 211410
#313746 - 314014 Approved
Report on Prop A Local -Return Funds Filed
Civic Center Carpeting: Approve bid
Package & auth. Purchasing Division to
advertise foe bids
Council Chamber Seating: Approve bid
Package & auth. Purchasing Division to
advertise for bids
Status Report on Cable TV & Ccsunuty
Access in Downey
Zone Change #204, 11719 Brookshire Av.
Zone Change #205, 11624-42 Lakewood B1. &
11637 Bellflower Bl.
'Lone Change #200R, 8603-07 iuperial Hwy.
Computerization of Police Dept. Operations
Res. #4316, Proclaiming Nov. 13-19, 1983,
Winter Stonn Preparedness Week
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Hearing set for November-22, 1983 3
Hearing set for November 22, 1983 3
Hearing set for November 22, 1983 3
Res. #4317, Apprvg. Final Subdiv. Map of
Tract Map #36571 Appvg. Agmt. w/Subdivider
& Accept. Letter of Credit in lieu of
Surety Bonds (8117-8119 Orange St.) Adopted
Res. #4318, Proposing to Annex into Ltg.
Maint. Dist. AD 121 & Ordering Traffic
Engr. to prepare & file Report (Annex.
83/14 - Allengrove St. E/o Dos Rios Rd.)
Res. #4319, Apprvg. City Traffic Engr's.
Rpt. (Annex. 83/14)
Res. #4320, Declaring int. to Annex into
Ltg. Maint. Dist. AD 121 (Annex. 83/14)
Res. #4321, Proposing to Annex into Ltg.
Maint. Dist. AD 121 & Ordering Traffic
Engr. to prepare & file Report (Annex.
83/15 - Quinn St. W/o Brookshire Av.)
Res. #4322, Apprvg. City Traffic Engr's.
Rpt. (Annex. 83/15)
Res. #4323, Declaring int. to Annex into
Ltg. Maint. Dist. AD 121 (Annex. 83/15)
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November 22, 1983
Adopted; sets hearing for
November 22, 1983
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COUNCIL MnUZES, NOVEMBER 8, 1983
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT ACTION
Res. #4324, Rescinding that portion of Res.
#3595 Calling for 7-9 a.m. & 4-6 p.m.
parking Restr. on E/s Rose Av. bet.
Lakewood B1. & James St. Adopted
1983-84 Downey Conm. Hospital Budget Rpt. Approved
Res. #4325, Opposing Compulsory & Binding
Arbitration as Embodied in SB 778 (Dills) Adopted
Peq. for Council to form median board re
rent increases
Ref. to staff
Zone Change #200R: Pef. to Planning Corm.
amndmt. of C-P zone to permit catalog
sales of computers
Approved
Michael Henratta: Flooding of his
residence
Ref. to staff
Ord. amending DMC (re Bicycle Licenses)
Ref. to staff
Res. #4326, Adopting amended Guidelines
for Implementation of Calif. Envirommatl.
Quality Act
Adopted
Library Furniture: Award three contracts Approved; staff to come back
w/info re collections of Friends
of Downey Library & proposed
recognition plaques f/furniture
CC #491, Library Proj. - Change Order #11:
Recam-end apprvl. to Civic Center Corp. Approved
Civic Center Site Imprvmts. - Civic Center
Drive: Creation of Gas Tax Project Approved
Req. of West Downey Little League for
Ball Field Relocation: Ref. to staff for
further study into possibility of
contributing funds Approved
Concept of prof. f/westbound Firestone Bl.
Right Turn Lane at Brookshire Av. Cont'd. to next meeting
Req. of Downey Art League re sharing of
space @ Apollo Center to reduce rent Ref. to staff
Need for better street sweeping
Noise created by Calsan @ 5:00 a.m.
Paul Sarvis submitted name of Dr. Michael
Sullivan as Downey CARES rep. to Project
Area Comm.
Closed session re pending litigation
Apptmt. of Jim Moeller to Proj. Area Corm. Confi=-ed
Resignation of Lyell Swearingen of Proj.
Area Corm. as residential/business rep. Accepted
Meeting adjourned to 6:30 p.m., November
14, 1983, for joint reeting w/Cmuunity
Access Citizens Advisory Corm.
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The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m.,
November 8, 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
Bob Davila
ABSENT: James T. Quinn (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Biel Ovrom, City Manager
Carl K. Newton, City Attorney
William A. Ralph, Director of Public Works
Janes R. Cutts, Director of Community Development
Lee Powell, Director of Administrative Services
William A. Martin, Police Chief
Don Davis, Fire Chief
Jams R. Jarrett, Acting Director of Commnity Services
Francis E. Carter, City Planner
Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer
Greg Shaffer, Principal Planner
Scot Yotsuya, Assistant to City Manager
Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer
Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Tim Smith, Nazarene Church. The
Flag Salute was led by Councilman Jackman.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Cormack proclaimed November 20-27, 1983, as National Bible Week.
Mayor Commack opened the hearing on proposed Amendment to Downey Municipal Code
rning the H-M (Hospital -Medical Arts) Zone to pe=t Ambulance Service as a
response was yes.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman and so ordered to receive and file the Proof.
Mr. Cutts reported that the ambulance service would be allowed in the H-M zone
under conditional use permit and would be luuted to two ambulance -type vehicles.
All ambulance vehicles would be maintained in an enclosed garage or covered carport,
and one off-street parking space shall be provided for each employee. An ambulance
service shall not be located within 200 feet of any residential zone. Mr. Cutts
commented on the uses permitted in the H-M zone and said the Police and Fire Chiefs
have reviewed this matter. In the original negotiation for an ambulance service,
staff was concerned about the number of ambulance units to be provided in the City,
as well as backup coverage. It is felt that condition No. 2 in the Planning
Commission memo recommending H-M zoned properties be limited to two ambulance -type
vehicles should be deleted as it would not be in the best interests of the co mnni.ty
or emergency medical services provided. The property in question has been reviewed
with regard to a zone change at the Council's last meeting. Communication has been
received from the retirement center and hospital on the north side of Iowa Street.
Mayor Commack inquired if the City Clerk had received any correspondence, and
the response was no.
Councilman Davila indicated he has received one letter.
Mayor Cormack inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor, and there was no
response. He then asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition,
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Mr. Ismael Juarez, 8326 Iowa Street, mentioned he sent a letter fron his
neighborhood.
Councilman Davila presented a petition on behalf of residents in the area
with 41 signatures in opposition to allowing an ambulance service to operate in a
hospital -medical zone, which will disturb the peace, quiet and safety of the
neighborhood and residents of Iowa Street.
Mr. Stanley Diller, one of the owners of a retirement here and medical -office
building project on the corner of Dolan between Iowa and Davis Street, feels an
ambulance service could endanger the neighborhood by creating a noise problem.
Mr. Richard Coberly, 504 El Modine Avenue, Newport Beach, AdMiniStrator of
the Downey Community Health Center, said he has sent a letter to the Council. He
feels there should be assurances that people in the area will not be confronted
with adverse noise or traffic impact in the future. He currently encounters speed-
ing on Iowa Street, and he suggested the City's noise ordinance be tied into this
to establish controls.
There being no one else wishing to speak, it was moved by Councilman Jackman,
seconded by Councilman Davila, and so ordered to close the hearing.
It was moved by Councilman Davila to deny the proposed Code amendment. The
motion died for lack of a second.
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The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman and
seconded by Councilman Barb to waive further reading and introduce the ordinance.
The motion to waive was so ordered. (See amendment to the Ordinance.)
Councilman Jackman asked if there are any residences on Iowa Street.
Mr. Cutts replied there are residences on both sides of Iowa Street on each
side of the proposed location, but there are no residential zones located within
200 feet.
Chiefs Davis and Martin responded to questions regarding the use of sirens by
emergency vehicles.
Chief Martin'explained the ambulance company that services Downey is planning
to move their business headguarters to this City. The more centrally they are lo-
cated, the less response time would be to an incident.
Chief Davis was also asked if there had been any complaints regarding noise
when the fire station was formerly located on Paramount Boulevard across from Iowa
Street, and he replied he was not in receipt of any complaints.
Councilman Barb feels the proposed location might be the best place for an
ambulance company, pointing out that no matter where it is located, the ambulance
will eventually pass a residential area.
Councilman Davila said he continually ccuplains about the fire department
sirens, which go off continuously. He said the renters of horns in the area did
not receive notice of this hearing —the notice was mailed only to the absentee
property owners. It is people who live in the area that do not want the ambulance
service located near their hares.
It was indicated Police and Fire have reco ended the limitation on the number
of ambulance vehicles be eliminated from the proposed ordinance.
It was moved by Councilman Davila to amend the motion to table this matter
until further investigation has been made. The motion died for lack of a second.
It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by councilman Jadaman, and passed
by the following vote to amend the ordinance, Section 1 (j),.first sentence, to
read: "Ambulance service, provided that the ambulances are stored within a carport
or garage."
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AYES: 3 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Cormack
NOES: 1 Council Member: Davila
ABSEW: 1 Council Member: Quinn
The Ordinance, as amended, 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 introduce the Ordinance.
AYES: 3 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Cormack
NOES: 1 Council Member: Davila
ABS=: 1 Council Member: Quinn
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Agenda Items VIII-F-7, 1983-84 Downey Cc munity Hospital Budget Report; and
VIII-G-6, Resolution Opposing Compulsory and Binding Arbitration, were removed
from the Consent Calendar.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Barb, and,passed
by the following vote to approve the Remainder of the Consent Calendar:
Minutes: Regular Meeting of September 27, 1983.
ection of Legal Claims: Ref. #639
r Late Claim of Sh
General Warrants: #211381 - 211410; #313746 - 314014: $836,815 85.
Report on Proposition A Local -Return Funds.
Civic Center Carpe:�in : Approve the bid package and authorize the Purchasing
Division to advertise for bids.
Council Chamber Seatin : Approve the bid package and authorize the Purchasing
Division to advertise for bids.
Status Report on Cable TV and Community Access in Downey.
Case No. 204, 11719 Brookshire Avenue: Set hearing for 7:30 p.m.,
1983, i.n the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall.
Zone Chanqe Case No. 205
the Downey City Hall.
2 Lakewood Boulevard, and 11637
p.m., November 22, 1983, in the
Zone Change Case No. 200R, 8603-07 In e al Hi ay: Set hearing for 7:30
p.m., November 22, 1983, �n the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall.
Computerization of Police Department Operations.
RESOLUTION NO. 4316
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RESOLUTION NO. 4322
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE
ADDITION OF LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT A.D. 121 OF
ANNEXATION 83/15 - QUINN STREET WEST OF BROOKSHIRE AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO. 4323
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PESOLUTION NO. 4324
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
RESCINDING THAT PORTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3595 CALLING
FOR A 7:00 TO 9:00 A.M. AND 4:00 TO 6:OO P.M. PARKING
RESTRICTION ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF ROSE AVENUE BEET=
LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD AND JAMES STREET
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Davila, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Quinn
1983-84 Downey Commmity Hospital Budget Report
Councilman Davila indicated before voting, he would like to see the report
from the Director of Administrative Services concerning his review of the Budget.
He would also like a report from the City Attorney concerning the litigation and
remedy.
Mr. Newton said there was potential litigation relative to the Hospital Lease.
However, that litigation has been settled. There is litigation pending relative
to the validation action on the current Lease, which was approved by the Council
on February 8th and approved by the voters July 19th. That litigation stands in
an uncontested status. There will be a Superior Court hearing on December 7th,
and it is anticipated judgment will be entered validating the current lease. The
validation action will have no affect on the budget of the Hospital —the budget
was submitted in compliance with the prior lease.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed
by the following vote to approve the 1983-84 Downey Commmity Hospital Budget
Report.
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AYES: 3 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Conmack
NOES: 1 Council Member: Davila
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Quinn
RESOLUTION NO. 4325
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Councilman Davila indicated he cannot go along with the Resolution until some
of the pros and cons are clarified.
Mr. Newton was asked if Councilman Davila would have a conflict of .interest
on this matter, and he replied he does not believe he would have a conflict of
interest in a case that affects all Police and Fire enployees throughout the State.
It would not prevent him from voting on a matter of this nature.
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman and
seconded by Councilman Barb to waive further reading and to adopt Resolution No.
4325. The motion to waive was so ordered. The motion to adopt was passed by the
following vote:
AYES: 3 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Connack
NOES: 1 Council Member: Davila
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Quinn
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Items not on Agenda
Mr. Robert Hahn, 9140 Brookshire Avenue, Downey Park Apartments, said he is
spokesman for a group of 78 families protesting rent increases which amount to
between $50 and $75 a month. He is not proposing rent control, but he requested
the City Council to consider establishing a mediation board similar to the City
of Norwalk. Mr. Y.ahn submitted a copy of a petition to the City Clerk.
Councilman Jackman mentioned the Council attempted several years ago to
organize a mediation board but could not get cooperation of the tenants, landlords,
or the Board of Realtors.
Mr. Hahn read a letter he received from Assemblyman Bruce Young concerning the
establishment of a mediation board in the City of Norwalk.
Staff was directed to review what the City of Norwalk is doing.
Mr. Ed Daloreto referred to the agenda item concerning Zone Change Case No.
200R and said he has presented information concerning what is proposed for the
property involved and that the general manager of the computer supply and accessory
company, who proposes to move the business onto his property, is present to answer
any questions. He requested the Council's help in expediting this matter.
Mr. Mario Geracci, 8635 Springer, representing Data Impressions, described the
company's function as it relatis to the sale of conouter-related supplies and ex-
pressed his desire to do business in Downey.
It was moved by Councilman Barb to instruct staff to proceed with modifying
the ordinance to allow this permitted use in a C-P zone. (See later :ration.)
It was indicated the Council has set a hearing on this matter for November
22nd but that the Planning Commission should conduct a hearing on amending the C-P
zone to permit computer catalog sales, which would then cone back to the Council
for final approval.
It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed
by the following vote to refer to the Planning Commission consideration of amendment
of permitted uses in the C-P zone to permit the catalog sales of computers.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Davila, Commack
ABSENT: 1 Council Members: Quinn
Eileen Mendez, 9140 Brookshire Avenue, Apartment 225, Downey Park Apartments,
comiented on the rent increases that have occurred since moving into her apartment
in May 1982.
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Mr. Lawrence Mendez, 9,140 Brookshire Avenue, Downey Park Apartments, commented
on rent increases and the reasons given by the landlord for the increases.
Michael Henratta, 9856 Downey Sanford Bridge Road, speaking as spokesman for
citizens in the area, said he has suffered foding to his residence twice in the
last ten months due to severe rain stow. Ilot is his opinion the storm drains in
the area are inadequate. Also, he has suffered large financial loss and severe
mental strain. He requested the City Council to give full attention to this
matter in order to alleviate the problem. Mr. Henratta thanked the Fire Department
for its assistance during his time of need.
Mayor Cormack said he heard the problem was caused by gardeners in the area
who were putting their tree tr==gs in the storm drains.
Mr. Ralph said the two storms in March and last week were very high intensity
storms. He mentioned there was one problem in back of Mr. Henratta's yard con-
cerning a storm drain that was installed in the 1950's which staff is attempting
to improve the drainage. He pointed out it is a snmgo drainage area, which has
restriction on the capacity because of the design of an open culvert, which is not
sufficient for all of the water that fell during the two storms. Mr. Ralph
comrented on the work performed by City staff to clean and improve the drainage
culvert behind Mr. Henratta's hone but indicated other solutions need to be looked
into.
Dr. Morton Merchey, 9823 Downey Sanford Bridge Road, said Mr. Henratta has lost
on each occasion $12,000-$13,000 worth of damage to his hcme. He has contacted his
insurance copany but was informed there is no insurance whatsoever that will cover
this problem. Dr. Merchey said there is a small drainage ditch that cannot handle
the problem, and he feels it should be thoroughly investigated and changes made.
Councilman Davila mentioned there is a flooding problem on Rives Avenue between
the railroad tracks and Stewart & Gray Road.
Mrs. Ruth Merchey, 9823 Downey Sanford Bridge Road, also commented regarding
the flooding problem in her neighborhood and the fact that they cannot obtain flood
insurance. She has also been told this year could have high intensity rainfall.
Mr. Ralph comanted on the drains in the area, noting the one that caused the
most damage appeared to have been plugged and not functioning during the recent
storm. The City is responsible for maintenance and operation of the storm drains.
The drain under discussion was built prior to the City Is incorporation.
Councilman Jackman asked staff to take a look at the situation and come back
with a solution.
Mrs. Merchey asked if there is any way they can obtain flood insurance.
Mr. Ovron replied staff will explore this as well.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWDY
AMENDING SECTIONS 1200, 3201 AND 3206 AND ADDING SECTION
3208 TO THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE (re Bicycle Licenses)
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman and
seconded by Councilman Davila to waive further reading and to adopt. The motion
to waive was so ordered.
Councilman Davila mentioned there could be complaints because the Ordinance
does not specify the size of bicycle. He noted other cities have ordinances which
mention the size of bicycles due to adults riding sidewalk bicycles.
Chief Martin said sidewalk bicycles or bicycles with training wheels could
problably be eliminated, but the Ordinance should include anything over a 20-inch
frame.
The Ordinance was pulled off the Agenda for staff to bring back the corrected
language for introduction next meeting. The motion and second were withdrawn.
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The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman .Barb and
seconded by Councilman Jackman to waive further reading and to adopt Resolution
No. 4326. The motion to waive was so ordered. The motion to adopt was passed by
the following vote:
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Davila, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Quinn
It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed by
the following vote to approve the award of three contracts to Bob Malcy & Associates,
Harbor Office Supply, and Bert C. Gentle Co., Inc. for Library Furniture.
Councilman Jackman referred to the donation of the Stamps Foundation and said
he would like to see that irony designated for Library furniture and not somewhere
else. Also, he feels the Friends of the Lirary should be commended for the money
they have collected for the Library.
Mr. Ovrom will corm back with information concerning the amount the Friends of
the Downey Library have collected, as well as appropriate recognition plaques for
the furniture.
Councilman Jackman indicated he would like to amend the motion to see that
the $25,000 savings between the bid and Engineer's estimate is designated for the
Library. The irony should be spent for the Library before it is ever diverted to
the City Hall.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Davila, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Quinn
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed
by the following vote to recommend approval to the CIVIC Center Corporation of
Change Order No. 11 under Cash Contract #491, Library Project.
Councilman Davila inquired regarding safety of the glass partitions.
Mr. Ovrcm said staff will be addressing this issue and the possibility of
placing plants in the areas that are considered dangerous.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Davila, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Quinn
It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and pa
by the following vote to authorize the creation of Gas Tax Project No. 26-1E
Civic Center Site Lmprovements - Civic Center Drive, budgeted at 0,000 of
Tax Funds, as follows: No. 2-16376, Firestone Boulevard - $33,000, and No.
26-16377, Florence Avenue - $45,000, for a Gas Tax Fund Balance of $12,000.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Davila, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Quinn
It was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Barb to deny the
requesarut) of the West Downey Little League for ball field relocation. (See amended
motu.
Councilman Barb suggested the Little League apply for funds through the Social
Services organization.
Mr. Ovran indicated staff did not construe any kind of recreation as social
services.
Councilman Davila said the Council agreed to help the Little League because
of the proposed condanuv.unn project by Downey Savings & Loan.
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Councilman Jackman said Downey Savings & Loan contributed $5,000.toward the
West Downey Little League.
Councilman Barb mentioned the City is already spending a lot of money support-
ing athletic programs.
Mr. Ralph explained the West Downey Little League originally requested help in
preparing a ball -field, but subsequently indicated they would accept less help in
the way of brick dust, sod, and setting and providing home plate and three bases.
He does not know how they have spent the $5,000 contributed by DowmY Savings.
Helen Burns, 12720 Parrot Avenue, Treasurer for the West Downey Little league,
discussed the work they have done in building a new backstop and snack bar. They
have committed themselves to at least $10,000 and have raised more than was donated
by Downey Savings & Loan. She requested whatever funds the City can give.
It was moved by Councilman Davila, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed
by the following vote to amend the motion to refer this matter back to staff for
further study into the possibility of contributing funds.
Mr. Don Burns, 12720 Parrot Avenue, commented on the work performed on the
ballfieid and said they are looking for the City°s help in buying the sod and brick
dust. Representatives of the Little League will do the spreading. Also, they
would like the City to set the bases.
Mr. Jarrett explained the City uses seed on its ballfields, which is less
expensive than sod.
Mr Burns was asked if all of the Little League participants reside in Downey,
and he replied about 75 percent live in Downey, some live in Hollydale.
AYES: 3 Council Members:
NOES: 1 Council Member:
ABSENT: 1 Council Member:
Jackman, Davila, Commack
Barb
Quinn
It was moved by Councilman Davila and seconded by Councilman Jackman to
approve tine concept of the project for westbound Firestone Boulevard Right Turn
Lane at Brookshire Avenue.
Councilman Barb referred to the staff report concerning the recorded traffic
collisions over the past three years and questioned whether this would be a low
figure in view of the high number of vehicles that travel through the intersection
every day. He also questioned how many accidents have occurred westbound all the
way through the City.
Chief Martin explained at the end of the last school year there were traffic
problems around some of the grammar schools and the two high schools so that it
was necessary to have officers work enforcement detail around the schools. Some
of the congestion is due to the reduction in school buses. He is not aware of an
increase of accidents, but there is a hazardous situation for pedestrian traffic.
Councilman Barb did not concur with spending funds for adding a lane he does
not feel is necessary.
Mayor Cormack said this would be widening Firestone, which he objects to.
A discussion was held regarding use of Proposition A funds for this project.
It was indicated this would be a right -turn lane, except for buses.
AYES: 2 Council Members: Jackman, Davila
NOES: 2 Council Members: Barb, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Quinn
Mr. Newton stated a split vote is no action on the motion —it would require
another motion because the previous action was to approve the project. He said
there was a motion last meeting to reconsider, which brought this matter back to
the Council.
Councilman Barb said he did not intend to make a motion to reconsider but to
stop action on the project and to see a full presentation of what is proposed.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Davila, and so
ordered to continue this matter to the next meeting when there are five Couunml
Members present.
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ORAL CU4UNICATIONS - City Council
Councilmen Barb referred to the Council discussion last meeting concerning
Margaret Street and said he was told at that time there had been no discussion
between the City and Hospital. He has subsequently received a letter from the
Hospital indicating there had been discussion.
Mr. Ovrom explained conversations had apparently taken place, but that the
staff person answering Councilman Barb was not aware of it.
Mayor Conmack commented on a request of the Downey Art
ng of rented space at the Apollo Center to reduce the%
Referred to staff.
Mayor Conmack mentioned the need for better sweeping of the City's streets.
Councilman Jackman suggested the sweepers adjust the brushes so they do not
leave dirt when going around corners.
Councilman Davila commented on noise created
trash at 5:00 a.m. at Downey Rentals on Paramount
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Audience
Mr. Paul Sarvis, 13603 Barlin Avenue, submitted the name of Dr. Michael
Sullivan, as the official representative of Downey CARES to the Protect AreaArea
i:onm:icree. tie Baia ur. Su.u3.van owns property ana concucts Du
Firestone corridor, and is a resident and homeowner in Downey.
CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was recessed to closed session from 10:14 p.m. to 10:40 p.m. to
discuss pending litigation. The meeting resumed with council Members Jackman,
Barb, Davila, Cormack present; Council Member Quinn absent.
The Council confirmed the appointment of Jim Moeller to the Project Area
Committee.
The Council accepted the resignation of Lyell Swearingen of the Project Area
Committee in his capacity as residential and business representative.
ADJOURZ=: 10:41 p.m.
The
with the
was adjourned to 6:30 p.m.,
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C
heart L. Shand, ty Clerk -Treasurer
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