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TABLE OF MINUTE ACTION
SUBJECT ACTION
Res. #4330, amending portion of General
Plan of Land Use Map, Gen. Plan Amndmnt.
#83-3, 9400 Gallatin Rd., Fortner Rancho
Santa Gertrudes Elementary School Adopted
Removal of Items from Consent Calendar
Minutes: Reg. Mtg., November 8, 1983; &
Adj. Reg. Mtg., November 14, 1983 Approved
Rejection of Legal Claims: Ref. #644 -
Pierce & Saavedra; Ref. #645 - Velasco;
Ref. #647, Bernier; & Ref. #648, Vigneault Approved'
General Warrants: #211442 - 211484
#314252 - 314612 Approved
QLa0 SIM
Zone Change #206, SE corner Telegraph Rd. &
Paramount Bl. Hearing set for December 27, 1983
Tentative Tract #42943, 9400 Gallatin Rd. -
Downey S/L Assn. Hearing set for December 27, 1983
Res. #4331, Apprvg. Final Subdiv. Map of
Tract Map #37760 Apprvg. Agmt. w/Subdivider
& Acceptance of Assgnmt. of Passbook
Savings Account in lieu of Surety Bonds
(9200 Quill Dr.) Adopted
Res. #4332, Apprvg. Reappointment of
Priscilla DL= uu to Downey Comm. Hospital
Auth. Commission Adopted
Minutes: Adj. Reg. Mtg., October 31, 1983 Approved as corrected
Health Ins. Agmt. w/Downey Cemetery Dist.
to Incl. District full-time employees &
dependents in City's Kaiser Health Ins. Approved
Amended SEAACA Joint Powers Agmt.: Auth.
$47,500 currently on City's Acctg. records
be reclassified as contribution to SEAACA
operation & auth. Mayor to sign amended
Agreement Approved
Ord. #739, Amending Zoning Map (Zone Change
#200R) (8603-07 Imperial Hwy.) Adopted
Ord. #740, Amending Zoning Map (Zone Change
#204) (11719 Brookshire Av.) Adopted
-- Ord. #741, Amending Zoning Map (Zone Change
#205) (11624-42 Lakewood & 11637 Bellflower) Adopted
Ord. #742, Amending the DMC re Ambulance
- Service Adopted
Ord. Amending DMC re Bicycle License introduced
Res. #4333 in support of Relicensing of
Hydroelectric Projs. to So. Calif. Edison
Co. (FERC Proj. #1388 & 1389) Adopted
Res. #4334, Confirming Action of Bd. Dir.
of Downey Comm. Hosp. Authority re City's
Claim Adopted
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Res. #4335, Authorizing Issuance of Bonds or
entering into other Financing Arrangements
for providing financing for industrial
structures to be const. by McGean Chemical Adopted 5
Purchase of Water .Rights: Appropriation Approved 5
CC #491, Library Proj. - Change Orders #12,
13, 14 & 15: Reconznend approval to Civic
Center Corp. Approved 5
CC #485, Civic Center - Change Order #18:
Recommend approval to Civic Center Corp. Approved 5
Independence Park Tennis Center Agreement
w/Norman & Gail Ashbrooke for 1/1/84 to
6/30/88 Approved 6
Library bbving Services: Addl. work option
in City's contract w/Bekins Trans -Calif.
Moving & Storage Approved 6
CC #511, Rio Hondo Country Club: Repair
roof & appropriate addl. sum to replace
HVAC mechanical system Approved 6
Architect's presentation of colors &
interior materials for Civic Center 6
Council concurrence re wall coverings in
conf. room behind Council Chamber; color
of seats in Chamber; carpeting & wall
coverings on 3rd floor; & Alucobond 6
City Council parking @ new Civic Center Held to next meeting 7
Council Chamber Seating & Civic Center
Carpeting: Award of contracts Approved 7
Planning Conn. action apprvg. CUP of
underground petroleum storage tanks for
truck terminal on Downey'Av. Ch. Davila to file appeal 7
Government's cutbacks of funds for Assn. City Manager to prepare letter in
of Retired Citizens opposition on behalf of Council 7
Ken Miller req. in-depth study of Street
Lighting Fund Referred to staff 7
Ken Miller re Hospital Lease & recovery
of fees 7
Closed session re pending & potential
litigation
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Appoint City Attorney & firm of Burke,
Williams & Sorensen to defend City Council
against law suit filed by Lennie Whittington Approved 8
Bullet train presentation Set for 6:30 p.m., January 17, 1984 8
Meeting adjourned in memory of A. C. Gabriel,
former Dir. Finance, and Mr. A. B. Tapia,
long-time resident & member of Sister City
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V1 NUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DEC EMBER 13, 1983
The City Council of the City of Downey held.a regular rreeting at 7:30 p.m.,
December 13, 1983, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Robert G.
Cormack presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Robert G. Cormack Mayor
Ted H. Jackman Mayor Pro Teln
Bob Davila
James T. Quinn
ABSENT: Randall R. Barb (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Bud Ovron, City Manager
Carl K. Newton, City Attorney
Lee Powell, Director of Administrative Services
William A. Ralph, Director of Public Works
William F. Martin, Police Chief
James R. Jarrett, Acting Director of Community Services
Francis E. Carter, City Planner
Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer
Scot Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager
Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer
Judy YzDonnell, Executive Secretary
INVOCATION AND FLAG SALUTE
The Invocation was led by Reverend Joe Grana, First Christian Church. The
Flag Salute was led by Councilman Jackman.
Mayor Cormack mentioned the meeting will be adjourned in memory of Mr. A. C.
Gabriel, former Director of Finance for the City of Downey, and Mr. A. B. Tapia,
long-time resident of the City and member of the Sister City Association.
Mayor Cormack opened the hearing on General Plan Amendment 83-3
former Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elerrentary School. He inquired
response was yes.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman and so ordered to receive and file the Proof.
Mr. Carter reported the applicant, Downey Savings & Ivan, has requested the
City adopt a change in the General Plan changing the land use designation of the
Santa Gertrudes Elementary School site from elementary school to law density resi-
dential. The purpose of the request is to allow subdivision of the site into
single family residential lots of not less than 10,000 square feet. The properties
surrounding the site are all single family residential. The Planning Commission
has approved the change in the General Plan and approved a negative declaration.
Mayor Cormack inquired if the City Clerk had received any correspondence, and
the response was no.
There being no one present to speak in favor or in opposition, it was moved
by Councilman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Davila, and passed by the following
-- vote to close the hearing.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Davila, Quinn, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Barb
RESOLUTION NO. 4330
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING A PORTION OF THE GENFRAL PLAN OF LAND USE MAP
GENERAL PLAN AMENU,]ENT #83-3
9400 Gallatin Road
Former Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary School
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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. 4330.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Davila, Quinn, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Barb
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Mr. Mark Doyle of Tredway, Brandmeyer, Torribio & Brazelton, representing Mr.
Clarence Maddock, requested VIII-F-3, hearing on Tract Map #42943, Rancho Santa
Gertrudes, which is scheduled to be set for December 27th, be continued to the next
regularly scheduled Council meeting.
Mayor Cormack explained that due to requirements, the Council must set the
hearing, but at that time the hearing can be continued if necessary.
Mr. Charles Pifer, 9399 Gai.nford Street, also referred to Agenda Item VIII-F-3
Tract Map #42943, and requested the hearing be set for the first meeting in January
because he cannot be present on December 27th. When told the hearing had to be
set for the next meeting, he said he will back-up his request in writing.
The following Agenda items were removed from the Consent Calendar:
VIII-A, Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting of October 31, 1983.
VIII-C-3, Claim of Hanretta, Ref. #646 - to be discussed in closed session.
VIII-F-1, Agreement for Health Insurance - Cemetery District.
VIII-G-3, Amended SE?ACA Joint Powers Agreement.
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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 November 8, 1983; and
of Leaal Claims: Ref. #644, Enrique Pierce, Norma Pierce and
General Warrants: #211442 - 211484; #314252 - 314612: $2,478,941.03.
Zone Change Case #206, Southeast corner of Telegraph Road and Paramount
Boulevard: Set hearing for 7:30 p.m., December 27, 1983, in the Counci
Chamber of the Downey City Hall.
Tentative Tract #42943, 9400 Gallatin Road - Downey Savings & Ivan Association:
Set hearing for 7:30 p.m., Decenber 27, 1983, in the Council Chamber of the
Downey City Hall.
RESOLUTION NO. 4331
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RESOLUTION NO. 4332
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF PRISCILLA DUNNUM AS A
MEMBER OF THE DQWNEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
CU,ZIISSION
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Davila, Quinn, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Barb
It was moved by Councilman Davila, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed
by the following vote to approve the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of
October 31, 1983, as corrected to show Councilman Davila as "excused absence."
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AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Davila, Quinn, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Barb
It was moved by Councilman Davila, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by
the following vote to approve a Health Insurance Agreem nt with the Downey Cemetery
District to include the District full -titre employees and their depen is in tne
City s�Kaiser Health Insurance Plan.
Councilman Davila asked if the County was approached to include the Cemetery
District in its insurance program since the Cemetery District is a County function.
Mr. Ralph replied the Cemetery District is a special district, although the
County does some portion of the auditing and expenditures. The County was contacted
regarding the insurance, but it would not include the Cemetery District with its
employees.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Davila, Quinn, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Barb
It was moved by Councilman Davila, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by
the following vote to authorize $47,500 currently on the City's accounting records
as an advance be reclassified as a contribution to the SEAACA operation, and that
the Mayor be authorized to sign the amended SEAACA Joint Powers Agreement.
Councilman Davila raised questions regarding when the original loan took place.
Councilman Jackman explained that when SEAACA was first organized, the cities
of Downey, Pico Rivera and Norwalk each contributed money to get it started. It
was a contribution but was recorded as a loan, and the proposed action would be a
correction to show the amount as a contribution. Also, all of the contract cities
served by SEAACA are being invited to corn in as full equal partners, with the
exception that if SEAACA is ever dissolved, they would not participate in any of
the facilities' value —it would be divided among the original cities according to
their contribution.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Davila, Quinn, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Barb
ORAL COAM7UNICATIONS - Items not on Agenda: None
ORDINANCE NO. 739
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEy
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9106.06 OF
THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 200R)
(8603-07 Imperial Highway)
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Quinn and
seconded by Councilman Jackman to waive further reading and to adopt Ordinance
No. 739. The motion to waive was so ordered. The motion to adopt was passed by
the following vote:
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Davila, Quinn, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Barb
ORDINANCE NO. 740
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DCWNE.'Y
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9106.06 OF
THE DO✓NEY MUNICIPAL CODE (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 699,
(ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 204) (11719 Brookshire Avenue)
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. 740.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Davila, Quinn, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Barb
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ORDINANCE NO. 741
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9106.06 OF
THE Do;t= MUNICIPAL CODE (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 697,
ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 205) (11624-42 Lakewood Bl. and
11637 Bellflower Bl.)
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. 741.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Davila, Quinn, COrmack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Barb
ORDINANCE NO. 742
AN ORDINANCE OF IE CITY COUNCIL OF I OF •• I
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The ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Davila to
deny. The motion died for lack of a second.
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. 742.
It was moved by Councilman Davila to amend the motion to strike the words
"residentially zoned property" and include "residentially inhabited property." The
motion died for lack of a second.
AYES: 3 Council Members: Jackman, Quinn, Cormack
NOES: 1 Council Member: Davila
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Barb
It was indicated Councilman Davil's "no" vote was only to adoption of the
ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNE,'Y
AMENDING SECTIONS 1200, 3201 AND 3206 AND ADDING
SECTION 3208 TO THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE (BICYCLE LICENSE)
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 introduce the Ordinance.
Councilman Davila made an amended motion to table. The motion died for lack
of a second.
Speaking in opposition, Councilman Davila said the Ordinance is not a crime
prevention or safety related factor, but would only create a nuisance and more
paper work for the Police Department and people who sell the licenses. The bicycle
license should be on a voluntary basis, and if the ordinance is introduced, it
should be introduced as an infraction, not a misdemeanor.
AYES: 3 Council Members: Jackman, Quinn, Cormack
NOES: 1 Council Member: Davila
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Barb
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 4333
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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. 4333.
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Councilman Davila made a motion to table, which died for lack of a second.
He then indicated he does not feel Downey should interfere with what other cities
might want to do on this matter.
AYES: 3 Council Members:. Jackman, Quinn, Cormack
NOES. 1 Council Member: Davila
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Barb
RESOLUTION NO. 4334
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWDY
CONFIRMING THE ACTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
DUWNEY CODOUNITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY WITH REGARD TO THE
CITY OF DOWNEY'C CLAIM
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. 4334.
Mr. Powell explained the Resolution includes that the City Council will defend
the Authority in the event they should be sued because of this matter after the
bonds are defeased. He said when the bonds are defeased, there would be no assets
of the Authority to defend any law suit.
AYES: 3 Council Members: Jackman, Quinn, Commack
NOES: 1 Council Member: Davila
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Barb
RESOLUTION NO. 4335
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F=CING FOR INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURES To BE
CONSTRUCTED BY YjC GEAN CHEMICAL, 1INC.
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. 4335.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Davila, Quinn, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Barb
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It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed
by the following vote that funds be appropriated from the Downey Fund 51 Water
Account's retained earnings to Purchase Water Rights at a cost of 17 acre feet at
$470 per acre foot for a total of $7,990.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Davila, Quinn, Commack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Barb
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed
by the following vote to recommend approval to the Downey Civic Center Corporation
of Change Order Nos. 12, 13, 14 and 15 under Cash Contract #491, Library Project.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Davila, Quinn, Commack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Barb
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed
by the following vote to recommend approval by the Downey Civic Center Corporation
of Change Order #18 under Cash Contract #485 - Civic Center.
Mr. Ovrom was asked whose fault is the change order totaling $1,177.48. He
replied it is felt it is not the fault of staff or the contractor, and it is being
added to a list of contested items.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Davila, Quinn, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Barb
Mr. Ovrom indicated that on the report concerning Independence Park Tennis
Center Agreement, the renewal is for 54 months rather than three years.
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Mr. Jarrett explained the payment schedule would be for the 54 months, and the
only possibility for change would be if the City Council decided to change the
rates for services. Any increase in the rates would be an option of re -opening the
agreement. A recent survey of surrounding cities indicates Downey is the only city
presently charging a rate.'
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed
by the following vote to accept the recommendation to enter into an agreement with
Norman and Gail Ashbrooke for the operation of Independence Park Tennis Center for
the period of January 1, 1984, to June 30, 1988, according to the terms and con-
ditions of the proposed agreement.
It was indicated that at the end of the contract the City has the option to
sit down with the contractor and rewrite a new agreement or go out to bid.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Davila, Quinn, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Barb
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed
by the following vote to approve the additional work option contained in the City's
contract with Bekins/Trans-California Moving and Storage for Library Moving Services.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Davila, Quinn, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Barb
It was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Quinn to approve
modifying the Capital Improvement Budget to delete re -roofing of the Rio Hondo
Country Club and to replace this project with modification of mechanical equipment
and minor roof repair at a total estimated cost of $6,500 under Cash Contract #511
(see later motion).
Councilman Jackman questioned whether the roof leaks at Rio Hondo can be
stopped for the small amount of money indicated.
Mr. Ralph stated at this time it is believed the majority of water coming into
the building is through the attachment of the air conditioning units to the top of
the roof. He said there is not enough money to do both, and the mechanical units
must be done.
Councilman Jackman said a lot of damage was done to the roof of the club house
due to heavy rain, and he feels if the job needs to be done then it should not be
put off.
Mr. Ovran indicated money could be borrowed from the City to the Golf Course
fund.
It was then moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and
passed by the following vote to repair the roof and to appropriate an additional
$6,000 to the Golf Course Roofing Project for the purpose of replacing the HVAC
mechanical system and authorize a $6,000 transfer from the General Fund to fund
this appropriation.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Davila, Quinn, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Barb
Mr. Ovran dented on an added item concerning colors and interior materials
for the Civic Center. This is being presented so that the Council can take action
on whether to proceed.
Mr. Bob Weilage, architect, introduced Mr. Art Jacobs, who made a presentation
concerning the proposed colors and interior materials for the Council Chamber, City
Hall, and the Police building.
Mr. Ovrom requested Council decision on the following items:
Carpet wall coverings in the conference roam behind the Council Chamber:
Council Members Jackman, Quinn and Cormack preferred paint instead of the
wall covering.
Red seats in the Council Chamber: Council Members Jackman, Quinn and Davila
concurred with the red seats.
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Green carpeting and wall coverings in the offices on the third floor: The
Council concurred with the green carpeting and painting the walls.
Aluccbond:-' The Council concurred.
A rendering was displayed showing a proposed plan of the City Council parking
area just north of the City Hall on Brookshire Avenue.
Mayor Cormack said the architect was instructed the Council does not approve
of the parking area shown on the rendering.
Mr. Jacobs mentioned the area shown is for easy access to the City Hall and
Council Chamber.
MayorCormack requested the parking issue be held to a later meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Jacknan, and passed
by the following vote to award a contract to American Seating Co., the low bidder
meeting specifications, for finishing Council Chamber Seating; and award a contract
to C.O. Minor, Incorporated, the low bidder meeting specifications, for furnishing
Civic Center Carpeting.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Davila, Quinn, Cormack
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Barb
ORAL COMMII7NICATIONS - City Council
Councilman Davila referred to the Planning Commission's action approving a
Conditional Use Permit of underground petroleum storage tanks for a truck te- i—
on Downey Avenue. He expressed concern Zor tne sa ety or residents in the area
and indicated he would like to take steps to place some safety conditions so that
citizens would not be exposed to danger.
A discussion was held regarding the procedure for appealing this matter. It
was indicated the Fire Department did approve the plans.
Mr. David Ray, 7338 Nada, said there was some opposition at the Planning
Commission hearing and that he opposed the project because of the safety measure
and location of the property next to the YMCA parking lot. He com ented on the
amount of gasoline to be stored on the property and requested the Council to look
into this matter.
Mr. Newton stated the provisions in the Code are that any person aggrieved
or affected by a final determination of the Commission may file an appeal.
Councilman Davila indicated he would file an appeal.
Councilman Quinn requested a letter or resolution of the Council protesting
the government's cutbacks of funds for the Association of Retired Citizens.
Mayor Cormack suggested contacting the Chamber of Commerce to solicit support
of the local businesses.
The City Manager will draft a letter on behalf of the City Council.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Audience
Mr. Ken Miller, 7336 Cleargrove Drive, requested the Council to consider
authorizing an in-depth study of the Street Lighting Fund because he has recently
discovered the Hospital property,has not been assessed any benefit assessment for
street lights, but the commercial properties are paying for that. Also, he under-
stands municipally -owned properties are being paid for out of Zone II, and he
thinks it is improper use of the funds.
Referred to staff.
Mr. Miller referred to the Hospital Lease and recovery of fees that could be
deemed to be additional rental in addition to the bond payment. He compared the
1968 lease and the new lease which state it is intended there be no net cost to the
lessor for the operation and maintenance of the facility during the term of the
lease. In his opinion, the legal fees incurred in connection with the preparation
of a new lease should be recovered from the Foundation. He requested the City
Attorney be authorized to analyze this in depth and dome back with a legal opinion.
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Mayor Cormack recessed the meeting to closed session fit n 9:13 p.m. to 9:50
p.m. to discuss pending and potential litigation.0 e meeting reamed with Council
Members Jaclanan, Davila, Quinn, Cormack present; Council Member Barb absent.
It was moved by Councilman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Jadanen, and
by the following vote to appoint the City Attorney and the firm of Burke,I
& Sorensen to defend the city Council against the law suit filed by Tznnie
AYES: 3 Council Members:
NOES: 1 Council Member:
ABSENT: 1 Council Member:
Jackman, Quinn, Coxmack
Davila
Barb
Mr. Ovran said representatives'of the Bullet Train would like to make a pre-
sentation to the City Council, and the evening of Tuesday, January 17, 1984, has
been suggested.
The Council agreed to January 17th at 6:30 p.m.
ADJOURZINT: 9:52 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned in metmry of Mr. A. C. Gabriel, former Director of
Finance for the City of Downey, an Mr. A. B. Tapia,long-ture resident andrmembe
of the Sister City Association.
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