HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-02-14-84-Regular MeetingMIlWTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
FEBRUARY 14, 1984
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Supervisor Schabanum requested City's Decision to be made by next
decision re site for new Downey Courthouse Council Meeting 1
Vacation #144, Ryerson Av. S/o Firestone B1.
& B/s Neo St. E/o Ryerson Av.: ration to
not adopt Resol. apprvg. Vacation Approved 2
Removal of Items from Consent Calendar
Minutes: Reg. Mtg., January 24, 1984 Approved 2
Legal Claims for Rejection. Ref. #646,
653 & 635
Approved 2
CC #513, Iowa St. Reconstruction -
Brooisnire Av. to Dolan Av.: Extra work &
accept work done
Approved 2
SS Proj. #370/371, City Chip & Slurry Seal
for FY 1983-84: Accept work performed
Approved 3
SS Proj. 4380, Gutter Const. - Finevale Dr.
from Guatemala Av. to Horley Av.; & Stamps
Av. from Telegraph Rd. to Brcokpark Rd.:
Accept work done & maint. responsibilities
Approved 3
CC ;r514, Cleaning & Removal of Palm Trees:
Extra work & accept maint. contract
Approved 3
General Warrants. #211595 - 211659
#315324 - 315850
Approved 3
Rio Hondo Golf Course Tournament & Banquet
Evaluation questionnaire
Received & filed 3
Mid -Year Budgetary Status Report
Received & filed 3
Packaged Disaster Hospital: All supplies
to be inspected by Paramedic personnel; etc. Approved 3
Zone Change #208, 7802 Stewart & Gray Rd. Hearing set for February 28, 1984 3
Res. #4356, Indicating Intent to Implement
"Reasonably Available Control Measures"
from 1982 Rev. of Air Quality Management
Plan for So. Coast Air Basin Adopted 3
Res. #4357, Proposing to Annex (Annextn.
84/01, Eglise Av. bet. Florence/Via Amorita) Adopted 3
Res. #4358, Apprvg. Traffic Eagr's. Rpt.
(Annex. 84/01) Adopted 3
Res. #4359, Decl. Int. to Annex certain
area into Ltg. Maint. Dist. AD 121 Adopted; sets the hearing for
(Annnex. 84/01) February 28, 1984 3
Res. #4360, Granting CUP #181 Adopted 3
Tract #37760, Park Meadows - Mai.nt. Dist.
for Storm Drain: Auth. initiation of
maint. dist. of facilities not maint. by
L.A. County Flood Control Dist. & engage
City Atty's. office to prepare necessary
resols. & notices & provide legal advice &
autii. transfer of funds Approved 4
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Ord. #746, Protection of Logs Used by the
Police Dept.
Ord. #747, Protection of Dogs Used by the
Police Dept.
Ord. amending DMC re Publication Vending
Machines
Res. #4361, Granting Apprvg. of Tentative
Tract #42943
Res. 44362, Req. Allocation of County Aid
to Cities Fluids for Maint. of Select
System Streets
Sign Ordinance
Appropriation Adjustments from Water Fund
for In -House Processing of Water Bills
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Adopted 4
Adopted 4
Introduced 4
Adopted as amended 5
Adopted 5
Study session set for 5:00 p.m.,
February 28, 1984, in Green Rm. 5
Approved 5
CC #512, Apollo Neighborhood Center Roofing:
Appropriate addl. funds & accept maint.
responsibilities Approved 5
CC #485, Civic Center - Change Order #19: Approved under stipulation Council
Items #1 & #2 & vote on #3 separately may go back & determine who is at
fault 6
CC #485, Civic Center - Change Order #19,
Item #3: Auth. staff to work w/architect Approved; Council sub -committee to
to provide original docuuentation of meet w/architect & contractor at
requests 3:00 p.m., February 15th 6
CC #491, Library Proj. - Change Orders
016, 18 & 19:
Remodeling of Veterans Memrial
Howard Lignt: re interest in establisiung
another VFW Post in City
Closed session re pending & potential
litigation
Meeting adjourned in m =ry of Mr. Leo J.
Taslitt & Mr. Arthur "Art" Still
N�eting adjourned to 5:00 p.m., February 28,
1984, for study session re Sign Ord.
Approved but reserve right to
claims against responsible party on
Change Order #18 7
Staff to contact each Veterans
Organization in City for input
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DU&M
FEBRUARY 14, 1984
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m.,
February 14, 1984, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Robert G.
Commack presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Robert G. Cormack Mayor
Ted H. Jackman Mayor Pro Tem
Randall R. Barb
Bob Davila
James T. Quinn
ALSO PRESENT: Lee Powell, Acting City Manager (Dir.
Bud Ovrom, City Manager
Carl K. Newton, City Attorney
Will A. Ralph, Director of Public
James R. Cutts, Director of Community
Don Davis, Fire Chief
James R. Jarrett, Acting Director of
Pete Stone, Police Captain
Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer
Admire. Services)
Works
Development
Community Services
Scot Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager
Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer
Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary
INVOCATION AND FLAG SALUTE
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Edward Tovmassian, Immanuel Armenian
Congregational Church. The Flag Salute was led by Councilman Barb.
PRESENTATIONS
Los Angeles County Supervisor Peter Schabarum addressed the Council concerning
settlement on the site of a new Courthouse for the Downey Municipal Court. He said
the City Council unanimously adopted a resolution indicating its support of a new
site either at the current site or the new Civic Center. The County has expressed
its preference of the Rancho property due to the fact that there is an existing
sizeable amount of unused property on that site. Supervisor Schabarum mentioned
this matter has been the subject of lengthy discussions, and the County has indi-
cated it would consider, and does encourage, development of the Courthouse on the
Civic Center site, provided the City will acquire an acceptable site according to
the County's terms as to size and location and pays for the difference in costs
between the acquisition and the current Courthouse site. His office has suggested
an alternate method of financing through legislation proposed by Assemblyman Young,
which would impose an added assessment on persons cited, charged and convicted of
crimes, the proceeds of which would make up the cost of the land acquisition.
Supervisor Schabarum expressed the concerns of the County with regard to access in
and out of the proposed Civic Center site, as well as the availability of parking.
The County is prepared to award a contract to an architect within 30 days follow-
ing the determination of a site for the project. He introduced County staff
members present in the audience, who have been involved with the Courthouse issue,
and he requested a decision of the City Council this evening. When asked if the
Council could take a few days for further consideration, Supervisor Schabarum
explained the Council must make a decision concerning the plat map prepared by
the County Engineer describing the appropriate boundaries of total area to meet
the needs of the proposed seven -Courtroom Courthouse. Also, there are questions
of how does the City intend to obtain either short term or long term financing
for the project, and how long it will take before the property is assembled? He
commented regarding the establishment of a courthouse construction fund which in-
volves five Courthouses, one of which is Downey, and noted unless there are sore
statutory changes adopted, there may not be all that much money available to
finance the Downey Courthouse, or if there are legislative amendments, the funds
could be diverted for other purposes.
Mayor Commack requested staff to pursue this as a top priority and to have
discussions with the developer who has shown an interest concerning the project.
During discussion, Councilman Davila went on record as not supporting the
Courthouse in the Civic Center.
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When Supervisor Schabarum inquired regarding the timing on this matter, Mr.
Ovrom said staff needs to meet with County staff to work on the answers. The
questions raised by Supervisor Schabanun will be the points of discussion in order
for the City to arrive at a decision by the next Council meeting.
Mr. Schabanun said he will make every effort to make sure the appropriate
County staff arrange a meeting with the City Manager.
HEARINGS
Mayor Cormack opened the hearing on Vacation No. 144, Ryerson Avenue south of
Firestone Boulevard and both sides Neo Street east of Ryerson Avenue. He inquired
if the City Clerk had the Affidavit of Posting of Notice, and the response was yes.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and so
ordered to receive and file the Affidavit.
Mr. Ralph reported on the proposed vacation, noting there is an existing park-
way of 12 feet. It is staff's opinion a seven -foot parkway would suffice for the
public's needs. The Planning Commission has approved the vacation.
Mayor Cormack inquired if the City Clerk had received any written correspon-
dence, and the response was no.
Mayor Commack asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the vacation.
Mr. David Ray, 1338 Nada, questioned whether the vacation will serve the
public benefit and improve the tax base. He commented regarding the ongoing
problem with United Towing concerning the property. Also, he said, there are no
sidewalks, and he feels the area is blighted. He does not think the City should
vacate the property for someone who is in violation of the City's codes.
Mr. Ralph said the vacation is not predicated on any requirement. In this
case, staff believes a seven -foot parkway is more than adequate for pedestrian
travel, and it would put land back on the tax rolls.
There being no one else to speak in opposition and no one to speak in favor,
it was moved by Councilman Davila, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and so ordered
to close the hearing.
Mr. Ralph responded to questions regarding the proposed vacation. He men-
tioned the property owner submitted a proposal which was reviewed by staff as to
what would be desireable for the public, and it is presnted to the Council on
that basis.
Councilman Davila said the property owner was granted one year in which to
comply with the Code, and it appears he is requesting the vacation so that he will
not be in violation after the one year. He is not in favor of the vacation.
It was moved by Councilman Davila, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed
by the following vote to not adopt the Resolution approving the Vacation.
AYES: 3 Council Members: Barb, Davila, Cormack
NOES: 2 Council Members: Jackman, Quinn
REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT CAIINDAR
Agenda Item VIII-F-1, Tract No. 37760, Park Meadows, was removed from the
Consent Calendar.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed
by the following vote to approve the'Remainder of the Consent Calendar:
Minutes, Regular Meeting of January 24, 1984.
for Rsiection: Ref. #646. Michael
Cash Contract #513, Iowa Street Reconstruction - Brookshire Avenue to Dolan
for the improvements (A/C #91-20503).
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S.S.
City Chip and
Seal for Fiscal Year 1983-84:
#380, Gutter Construction -
(A/C #26-16380).
from Guatemala
ph Road to Bra
Cash Contract #514, Cleanin &Removal of Palm Trees: Approve extra work in
the amount of 250 and accept maintenance cantract.(A/C #104 3140.0700).
General Warrants: #211595 - 211659; #315324 - 315850: $1,917,044.93.
Rio Hondo Golf Course Tournament and Banquet Evaluation Questionnaire.
Mid -Year Budgetary Status Report.
Packaged Disaster Hospital: All supplies are to be inspected by Paramedic
personnel; all contaminated or out-of-date items are to be destroyed; and
any items that would not be used by City personnel are to be given to our
Sister City in Mexico.
Zone Change Case No. 208, 7802 Stewart & Gray Road: Hearing set for 7:30
p.m., February 28, 1984, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall.
RESOLUTION NO. 4356
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
INDICATING ITS INTENT TO IMPLEMENT HEREIN DEFINED
"REASONABLY AVAILABLE CONTROL MEASURES" FROM THE 1982
REVISION OF THE AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE
SOUTH COAST AIR BASIN
RESOLUTION NO. 4357
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
PROPOSING TO ANNEX A CERTAIN AREA INIO THE LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT A.D. 121 AND ORDERING THE CITY
TRAFFIC ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT PURSUANT TO
THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTLNG ACT OF 1972 (ANNEXATION 84/01 -
EGLISE AVENUE BETWEEN FLORENCE AVENUE AND VIA AMORITA)
RESOLUTION NO. 4358
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE
ADDITION TO LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT A.D. 121 OF
ANNEXATION 84/01 - EGLISE AVENUE BETWEEN FLORENCE
AVENUE AND VIA AMORITA
RESOLUTION NO. 4359
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ANNEX A CERTAIN AREA INTO
THE LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT A.D. 121 AND TO MAINTAIN
AND FURNISH ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES
ON THE STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES (ANNEXATION 84/01 - EGLISE
AVENUE, FLORENCE AVENUE TO VIA AMORITA)
(Sets a hearing for February 28, 1984)
RESOLUTION NO. 4360
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY,
GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 181
AYES: 5 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Davila, Quinn, Cormack
Tract No. 37760, Park Meadows - Maintenance District for Storm Drain
Men asked if the liability for the storm drain could be placed with the
developer, Mr. Newton explained it is inappropriate for the developer to have con-
tinued liability after it becomes a public storm drain. The assessment district
would establish it as a public drainage facility.
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In further explanation, Mr. Ralph said the property owners will benefit from
the storm drain, and in order to prevent maintenance problems in the future, the
City would like to have an opportunity to assess those people who benefit.
Councilman Davila said he would have no objection so long as the purchasers
of the condominiums are made aware that this condition exists.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed
by unanimous vote to authorize initiation of a maintenance district for Tract
No. 37760 to maintain storm drain facilities not maintained by Los Angeles County
Flood Control District, under the provisions of Chapter 26 of the 1911 Act of the
Streets and Highways Code, State of California, and engage the firm of Burke,
Williams & Sorensen to prepare the necessary resolutions and notices and to provide
legal advice; and to authorize the transfer of $2,000 from the Capital Projects
Fund unappropriated fund balance to Account No. 40-14440.
Mayor Cormack declared a recess from 8:32 p.m. to 8:36 p.m. The meeting
resumed with all Council Members present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Items not on Agenda: None
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE NO. 746
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DCWNEY CONCERNING THE
PROTECTION OF DOGS USED BY THE POLICE DEPAFa7'
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilmn Jackman,
seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further read-
ing and to adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. 747
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CONCFJVING THE
PRCCECTION OF DOGS USED BY THE POLICE DEPARIVE FT
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman,
seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by unanirous vote to waive further read-
ing and to adopt.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING SECTION 6599.6 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO PUBLICATION VENDING MACHINES
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilm-n Jackman,
seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by the following vote to waive further
reading and to introduce.
Councilman Davila said this appears to be in violation of the First Amendment.
Mr. Newton explained the City's defense attorney would seek to use the deci-
sion of the Gluck vs. County of Ins Angeles case as a defense against any law suit.
However, that does not mean another Court could not reach a different decision.
Councilman Davila indicated he has never seen anything in writing, nor has he
seen newsracks in the City displaying the type of literature mentioned, and he
would like to instruct staff to prepare a list of the locations of newsracks in
in the City so that he can personally inspect the newsrack areas.
Mayor Cormack expressed concern that the Ordinance is not strong enough, and
said he will be asking that this be brought back from time -to -time for strengthening.'
Councilman Barb would like to pursue a possible ordinance similar to other
cities that limit the number of vending machines and locations.
AYES: 5 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Davila, Quinn
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 4361
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
GRANTING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 42943
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The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman and
seconded by Councilman Quinn to waive further reading and to adopt.
Councilman Barb made a motion to amend the Resolution on Page 2, Paragraph
No. 5, by removing the first three words, "Standard width sidewalk."
The Chair accepted the amendment.
It was indicated for clarification that the sidewalks on Gallatin Road are
not included in the amendment.
The amendment was passed by unanimous vote.
The Resolutionas amended was passed by unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 4362
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DamEy
REQUESTING AN AII0=ON OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS
FOR THE PPLINTENIANCE OF SELECT SYSTEM STREETS
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman,
seconded by Councilman Quinn and passed by unanimous vote to waive further reading
and to adopt.
Councilman Jackman said a study session on the Sign Ordinance should be set
and have the Planning Commission present, as well as the committee that made the
recommendation.
Councilman Barb requested that in the future consideration be given to
scheduling meetings during the day of the Council Meetings.
Mr. Cutts explained at the conclusion of work shops on the Sign Ordinance
staff will go out and meet with people in the community to make them aware of what
is contained in the ordinance.
A study session was set for 5:00 p.m., February 28, 1984, in the Green Room
of the Downey Theatre.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed
by unanimous vote to approve Appropriation Adjustments from the Water Fund for
In -House Processing of Water Bills:
51-3530-0020
$2,610.00
51-3530-0070
574.00
51-3530-0130
160.00
51-3530-0900
1,744.00
Total $5,088.00
It was moved by Councilman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed
by the following vote to appropriate additional funds in the amount of $1,600 to
Account #28-20312 from the HCD Block Grant Fund for use on Cash Contract #512,
Apollo Neighborhood Center Roofing, and accept maintenance responsibilities for
this improvement C 420312 .
- When asked if there is a warranty on the project, Mr. Ralph explained there
is a warranty of approximately ten years provided by the manufacturer for the
materials —the contractor provides a 90-day guarantee on his work. There is a
one-year performance bond for the work performed. He said if the Council wishes,
staff will look into the possibility of longer warranties.
Councilman Jackman feels workmanship is as important as materials on a
warranty.
AYES: 5 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Davila, Quinn, Cormack
It was moved by Councilman Jackman and seconded by Councilman Davila to
recommend approval by the Downey Civic Center Corporation of Change Order #19 under
Cash Contract #485 - Civic Center, under the stipulation that the Council may desire
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to go back and detenmtine who is at fault, whether the contractor or architect, and
to not extend the time any longer than April 15th (see amendment).
councilman Barb said he would have a difficult time extending the conpletion
date one day over that originally agreed upon, and it appears there are change
orders totaling 18 days beyond that point. He indicated there are inconsistencies
on the numbers provided by the contractor, and he thinks the contractor should be
paying the penalty called for in the contract.
It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by councilman Quinn, and passed by
the following vote to remove Item #3 from Change Order #19 and vote on it as a
separate item.
Councilman Barb said the City's records do not correspond with the contractor's
records concerning the number of days rain has delayed the project. —
Mr. Ralph mentioned the City's records cover only five working days a week,
but not weekends. This, he said, is a seven-day a week contract covering weekends,
so while the contractor may be claiming some days on weekends where it rained, the
City has not been able to confirm many of those days.
Roll call vote on amendment:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Davila, Quinn, Cormack
Roll call vote on the motion as amended:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Davila, Quinn, Cormack
Speaking to Item #3, Mr. Newton advised it is the duty of the architect to
make the determination as to the appropriate time delay. It is his suggestion
that if the Council considers there are discrepancies in the information submitted,
then it could refer this matter to staff and the architect for the purpose of
detenn;,,;ng the appropriate number of days reasonable in recommending a time
delay to the Council.
It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by
the following vote to ask staff to work with the architect to provide proper
original documentation of the requests.
Mr. Loren Brucker, representing J. A. Stewart Construction, the contractor,
said he has provided the information to the architect, and he cannot understand
why the information was not given to the Council. He mentioned there are some
valid time extensions forthcoming, and this matter needs to be resolved.
Mr. Powell indicated staff will be coming back next meeting with a complete
list, day by day, and specific reasons for those days, and there will be no
overlapping of days for the same reason.
Mr. Brucker said he would like to paint the walls of the new building, but
he has not been told what the color should be.
Mr. Ralph said tomorrow in the last day for the architect to submit the colors.
AYES: 5 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Davila, Quinn, Cormack
A meeting will be held tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. between the City Council
sub -committee, the contractor and architect.
Cash Contract #491, Library Project - Change Orders #16, 18 and 19
It was indicated Change Order #17 is still being reviewed by staff.
Mr. Powell reported that Change Order #16 is an increase of $6,180.78 for
roof work, on which the Council approved a notice to proceed; Change Order #18
involves electrical apparatus in the amount of $3,795, on which the Council pre-
viously approved a notice to proceed; and Change Order 19 concerns electrical and
telephone outlets and trim plates, as well as a room divider and counter top
amounting to $2,619.83, which includes a credit in the amount of $3,604.07 for
exterior signing on the Library. The total extra cost for the change orders is
$8,990.76.
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It was moved by Councilman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and passed
by the following vote to recanTend to the Downey Civic Center Corporation that
Change Order Nos. 16, 18, and 19 be approved, but reserve the City's right to any
claim against the responsible party on Change Order 18.
Councilman Jackman questioned how the contractor could bid a job without
knowing the size of the electrical feeder. He said this was a mistake, and he
does not know why the City should have to pay for it.
Mr. Ralph indicated staff will sum up all of the work orders at the end of
the contract which appear to be an error either by the architect or contractor,
and the City's legal staff will review this to see whether the City would have
any recourse. A report will be made to the City Council regarding those findings.
Discussion was held regarding the proposed change orders.
Mr. Powell said staff is keeping a long list of items it feels can be pursued
through the responsible party. Also, staff is looking at each change order and
every situation involving the construction program.
Councilman Jackman suggested waiting until a meeting can be held with the
architect and contractor to determine who is responsible.
Mr. Ralph explained when authorizing a notice to proceed, the Council is
directing the work to be performed and that it will pay a reasonable sum of money
for that work. The architect and contractor have now determined what is a reasona-
ble sum of money for that work. The City is obligated to pay since the contractor
was given a notice to proceed.
Mayor Cormack suggested voting no on the motion and then directing staff to
set up a meeting with members of the Council, the architect and contractor.
During further discussion, Mr. Newton explained that giving notice to proceed
is a guarantee of payment to the contractor of a reasonable sun for the work
authorized. He said in connection with all of the change orders approved, it has
been indicated that they are without prejudice, with the City reserving the right
as to who is responsible for the generation of the change order and the responding
party to be neld accountable.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackran, Barb, Davila, Quinn
NOES: 1 Council Member: Cormack
Mayor Cormack instructed staff to proceed with obtaining the information on
who is responsible for the change orders.
ORAL CCNM9UNICATIONS - City Council
There being no objections, Mayor Cormack requested staff to contact each of
the Veterans organizations in the City and ask them to send a representative to
review the first draft for remodeling the Veterans memorial. He and Councilman
Jackman will serve as Council representatives on this matter.
ORAL CCHUUCATIONS - Audience
Mr. Howard Light, 13110 Shupe Avenue, Hawthorne, Chief of Staff for the 4th
District of Veterans of Foreign Wars, expressed an interest in establishing
another VFW Post in the City of Downey.
CLCSED SESSION
The meeting was recessed to closed session from 10:02 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. to
discuss pending and potential litigation. The meeting resumed with all Council
Members present. -
ADJOURZENT: 10:30 p.m.
The meeting was a
of the Downey Theatre,
was also adloumed in
to 3:00 p.m., February 28, 1984, in the Green Roan
y session regarding the Sign ordinance. The meeting
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