HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-05-22-84-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
MAY 22, 1984
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Proclamation re May 20-26 as Public Works Week 1
Zone Change Case No. 202R, 11102-08 Woodruff Av. Hearing set for
9:00 pm, 6/12/84 1
Res. #4394, Ord. Annex. into Ltg. Maint. Dist.
AD 121 (Annex. 84/2 - 84/28) Adopted 2
Res. #4395, Amending Portion of General Plan,
Amendment #84-1B, SE corner Telegraph Rd. &
Paramount B1., the most Sly. 100 feet Adopted 2
Removal of Items from Consent Calendar 2
CC #515, Sidewalk & Handicap Ramp Const. -
Florence Av./Paramount Bl.: Accept imprvmts.;
extra work; & addl. expenditure Approved 2
Report on Warrants Issued: #211947 - 211984
#317535 - 317763 Approved 2
Recognition of Boards, Commissions, & Committees:
Adopt policy of having one recognition dinner per
year in Sept. to acknowledge outgoing members who
have served a full term Approved 2
Res. #4396, Concurring in County Solid Waste
Management Plan Nonhazardous Waste Element
Adopted
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Res. #4397, Apprvg. Final Subdiv. Map of Tract
Map #43075 Apprvg. Agmt. w/Subdivider & Accept
Letter of Credit in Lieu of Surety Bonds
(11624-42 Lakewood B1.)
Adopted
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Res. #4398, Apprvg. Final Subdiv. Map of Tract
#36940 (9228 Elm Vista Dr.)
Adopted
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Res. #4399, Apprvg. Final Subdiv. Map of Parcel
Map #15826 Apprvg. Agmt. s/Subdivider & Accept
Letter of Credit in Lieu of Surety Bonds
(7307-7325 Irwingrove Dr.)
Adopted
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Res. #4400, Apprvg. Final Map of Parcel Map
#16031 (10614 LaReina Av.)
Approved
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Minutes, Special Meeting of May 7, 1984
Approved w/clarification
req. by Ken Miller
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Req. for Encroachment Permit - Neo St. E/o
Continued to next mtg.
Ryerson Av. & E/s Ryerson Av. N/o Neo St.
as requested
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Fairford School Site General Plan Amendment 84-1A Hearing set for 6/26/84 4
Res. #4401, Decl. Int. to form & Ord. Formation
of Park Meadows Storm Drain Maint. Dist. -
Tract #37760 Adopted
Res. #4402, re Destruction of Records no Longer
Needed (City Clerk) Adopted
Ord, amending DMC re Appeals Failed
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COUNCIL MINUTES, MAY 22, 1984
TABLE OF MINUTES ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT
Ord. Repealing & Adding Sections to DMC adopting
the Uniform Fire Code
Ord. Apprvg. Cooperative Agmt. bet. City &
County
Ord. Apprvg. Agmt. for Reimbursement for Tax
Increment Funds
V4"iIk
Introduced; hearing set
for 6/12/84
To be placed on Agenda
f/consideration 2nd mtg.
in June
Introduced
Medical Ins. Claims Adm. - Req. for Service
Fee Increase: Auth. renewal of contract w/James
Benefits f/increase in monthly service fee
Approved
CC #485, Civic Center Const.: "Notices to
Proceed" on three Proposal Requests & reserve
right, at later date, to evaluate costs & the
assignment of responsibility of same
Approved
CC #516, Civic Center Site Imprvmts.: "Notice to
Proceed" to Javaid Enterprises for Sandblasting
the surfaces of all exposed aggregate slabs
Approved
Change Order #1, Civic Center Carpeting: Auth.
providing C.O. Minor, Inc., w/"Notice to Proceed"
on changes - City to reserve right to determine
responsibility for additional cost
Approved
Auth. staff to offer $5,000 reward for arrest &
conviction of Perpetrator(s) in April 13
Triple Homicides
Approved
Res. #4402, Auth. Renewal of a Contract w/County
re Performance of General Services
Approved
Diane Boggs re Chamber of Commerce position in
favor of Rancho Los Amigos property as proposed
site for new Downey Municipal Court
Joseph DiLoreto re opposition to Courthouse in
Civic Center
Dr. Gary McCaughan in favor of Courthouse in
Civic Center Location
Brian Gasdia re desired location of
Courthouse near Police facility & City Hall
Paul Sarvis opposition to Courthouse in Civic
Center
Moratorium re proliferation of mini -markets in
City: Auth. City Attorney to prepare Ordinance
for next meeting Approved
Councilman Davila re opposition to Courthouse in
Civic Center
Mayor Cormack re complaints on self-service
stations & their lack of equipment & services Ref. to staff
Closed session re personnel & pending or
potential litigation
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
MAY 22, 1984
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30
p.m., May 22, 1984, 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 Tem
Randall R. Barb
Bob Davila
James T. Quinn
ALSO PRESENT: Bud Ovrom, City Manager
Carl K. Newton, City Attorney
William A. Ralph, Director of Public Works
James R. Cutts, Director of Community Development
Lee Powell, Director of Administrative Services
William F.. Martin, Police Chief
Don Davis, Fire Chief
James R. Jarrett, Acting Director of Community Services
Francis Carter, City Planner
Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer
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 Councilman Barb. The Flag Salute was led
by Councilman Quinn.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Cormack presented a Proclamation to Mr. Ralph proclaiming May 20 -
25 as Public Works Week.
SETTING FOR HEARING
Mr. Ovrom explained that action on Zone Change Case No. 202R, 11102-11108
Woodruff Avenue has been taken by the Planning Commission and should now be
set for hearing before the City Council. It is recommended the hearing be set
for the next meeting, but the applicant has requested a time later than 7:30
p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed
by unanimous vote to set a hearing for 9:00 p.m., June 12, 1984, in the
Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall.
HEARINGS
Mayor Cormack opened the hearing on Lighting District Annexation 84/2
through 84/28. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavit of Posting of
Mailing and 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 Affidavit and Proof.
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.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4394
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ORDERING ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN AREAS INTO LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT A.D. 121 AND TO MAINTAIN AND FURNISH
ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO THOSE STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES
LOCATED ON STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN THOSE
AREAS (ANNEXATIONS 84/2 THROUGH 84/28)
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Quinn,
seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by the unanimous vote to waive further
reading and to adopt.
Mayor Cormack opened the hearing on General Plan Amendment 84-1B,
Southeast corner of Telegraph Road and Paramount Boulevard. 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 Barb, and so
ordered to receive and file the Proof.
Mayor Cormack inquired if the City Clerk had received any written
correspondence, and the response was no.
There being no one present to speak in favor or in opposition, it was
moved by Councilman Quinn and seconded by Councilman Barb to close the
hearing.
RESOLUTION NO. 4395
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING A PORTION OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF LAND USE MAP
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT #84-1B
Southeast corner of Telegraph Road and Paramount
Boulevard, the Most Southerly 100 Feet
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Barb,
seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further
reading and to adopt.
REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda Item VIII-F-1, Request for Encroachment Permit - 7200 Firestone
Boulevard, was removed at the request of Mr. David Ray, 7338 Nada, and Mr.
Bill Hanes of Hanes Menser Architects, 8601 Florence Avenue.
Agenda Item VIII-A, Minutes of Special Meeting of May 7, 1984, was
removed at the request of Mr. Ken Miller, 7336 Cleargrove Drive.
Agenda Items VIII-G-2, Resolution regarding Storm Drain Maintenance
Contract for Tract No. 37760, Quill Drive; and VIII-G-7, Resolution regarding
Destruction of Outdated Records, were removed at the request of Councilman
Davila.
Agenda Item VIII-F-2, Appeal to General Plan Amendment (Fairford School
Site), was removed at the request of Councilman Barb.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed
by the following vote to approve the Remainder of the Consent Calendar:
Cash Contract No. 515, Sidewalk and Handicap Ramp Construction - Florence
Avenue/Paramount Boulevard: Accept improvements; approve extra work; and
authorize the expenditures of an additional $5,791.05 from Account No.
27-13917 (S.B. 821 moneys).
Report on Warrants Issued: 1211947 - 211984; 1317535 - 317763:
$1,091,306.44.
Recognition of Boards, Commissions and Committees: Adopt a policy of
having one recognition dinner per year to be held in September to
acknowledge the work of outgoing members that have served a full term.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4396
RESOLUTION CONCURRING IN THE COUNTY SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT PLAN NONHAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 4397
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT MAP NO. 43075
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDER AND ACCEPTANCE
OF A LETTER OF CREDIT IN LIEU OF SURETY BONDS
(11624-42 LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD)
RESOLUTION NO. 4398
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 36940
(9228 ELM VISTA DRIVE)
RESOLUTION NO. 4399
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 15826
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDER AND ACCEPTANCE
OF A LETTER OF CREDIT IN LIEU OF SURETY BONDS
(7307-7325 IRWINGROVE DRIVE)
RESOLUTION NO. 4400
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF PARCEL MAP
NUMBER 16031 (10614 LA REINA AVENUE)
AYES: 5 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Davila, Quinn, Cormack
Minutes of Special Meeting, May 7, 1984
Mr. Ken Miller, 7336 Cleargrove Drive, indicated his remarks reflected in
the Minutes were directed toward the proposed amount of revenue that could
have developed from adding a Zone III to the Lighting Maintenance District and
that the figures did not represent what the total might be. He requested the
Minutes be modified to reflect his remarks.
Referred to the City Clerk.
Councilman Davila referred to Page 4 of the Minutes, wherein he requested
Resolution No. 4389 and Exhibit "A" be read and included as part of the
record. He made a motion that the Resolution and Exhibit be attached to the
Minutes as part of the record. The motion died for lack of a second.
During discussion, Mr. Newton explained the Resolution and Exhibit are
part of the official record whether or not they are included in the Minutes.
It was moved by Councilman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed
by the following vote to approve the Minutes with the clarification as
requested by Mr. Miller.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Quinn, Cormack
NOES: 1 Council Member: Davila
Request for Encroachment Permit - Neo Street east of Ryerson Avenue and
East side of Ryerson Avenue north of Neo Street
Mr. David Ray, 7338 Nada, mentioned several months ago this item came
before the Council to vacate property for landscaping purposes. No sidewalks
have been installed, the landscaping has not been done, and the conditional
use permit has expired. He said the City has bent over backwards allowing the
property owner time to put in the improvements, and now is the time to see
that the work is done.
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Mr. Bill Hanes of Hanes Menser Architects, 8601 Florence Avenue, said his
firm has been retained by the property owner to design major developments
proposed for the property on the west end of Firestone Boulevard. He
mentioned it was originally planned to request an encroachment permit for the
required planting strips, but he is requesting a postponement of this item in
order to coordinate meetings with the City and to provide sketches and a
master plan for the area.
It was moved by Councilman Davila to deny the encroachment permit. The
motion died for lack of a second.
It was moved by Councilman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed
by the following vote to continue to the next meeting as requested.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Quinn, Cormack
NOES: 1 Council Member: Davila
It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed
by unanimous vote to set a hearing on Appeal, General Plan Amendment 84-lA -
Fairford School Site, for 7:30 p.m., June 26, 1984, in the Council Chamber of
the Downey City Hall.
RESOLUTION NO. 4401
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO FORM AND ORDERING THE
FORMATION OF THE PARK MEADOWS STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT - TRACT 37760
Councilman Davila said the costs should be borne by the developer and not
assessed to property that would be purchased by first-time property owners.
He then made a motion to deny, which died for lack of a second.
The Resolution was read by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Davila to waive further reading and to deny.
The motion died for lack of a second.
It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed
by the following vote to waive further reading and to adopt.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Quinn, Cormack
NOES: 1 Council Member: Davila
Councilman Davila said his "no" vote was only to adoption of the
Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 4402
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
RELATIVE TO THE DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS NO LONGER NEEDED
Councilman Davila expressed concern that records be microfilmed rather
than destroyed, so that they will always be available.
Mr. Ovrom explained the records which are required to be kept by law are
being microfilmed, but as to those records not required to be retained and
having no useful value, it is recommended they be destroyed.
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman
Davila, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed by unanimous vote to waive
further reading and to adopt.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Items not on Agenda: None
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION
9160.08, SUBSECTION (e) (2) WHICH RELATES TO APPEALS
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The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Quinn
and seconded by Councilman Jackman to waive further reading and to introduce.
Councilman Barb said this would be changing the appeal process and that
there is only a period of six days between Planning Commission and City
Council meetings, which is adequate time for setting a hearing. He feels that
changing the procedure would be giving away the opportunity for people to have
the representative from their Council district consider their zone case. This
Ordinance would severely hamper the Council from representing their people.
Mr. Ovrom explained the Ordinance was recommended by staff as a means of
speeding up the process because people have complained regarding the time it
takes to go through City bureaucracy.
AYES: 2 Council Members
NOES: 3 Council Members
Failed.
Jackman, Quinn
Barb, Davila, Cormack
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REPEALING SECTION 3300, AND SECTIONS 3307 THROUGH 3318,
AND SECTIONS 3320 THROUGH 3333, AND SECTIONS 3352
THROUGH 3367 OF THE DOWNEY MUNCIPAL CODE, AND ADDING
SECTION 3300, AND SECTIONS 3307 THROUGH 3318 AND
SECTIONS 3320 THROUGH 3333, AND SECTIONS 3352 THROUGH
3364 ADOPTING THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1982 EDITION OF
THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS
AND WESTERN FIRE CHIEF'S ASSOCIATION AND PROVIDING
FOR ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODE
(sets the hearing for 7:30 p.m., June 12, 1984)
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Quinn,
seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further
reading and to introduce.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
The Ordinance was read by title only.
Councilman Barb suggested holding the vote on this issue until after the
Councilmanic election in two weeks.
It was then moved by Councilman Davila, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and
passed by the following vote to set this matter on the agenda after the
election.
Mr. Ovrom indicated the Ordinance would be placed on the Agenda for
consideration the second meeting in June.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Quinn, Cormack
NOES: 1 Council Member: Davila
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT
FOR TAX INCREMENT FUNDS
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.
Mr. Ovrom explained the Ordinance provides for an agreement between the
City and County regarding the new Project Amendment No. 3 for a split of
Property Tax increments over the life of the project area of 55 percent to the
County and 45 percent to the Redevelopment Agency. Also, the agreement
provides that the Rancho Los Amigos property would be deleted from the project
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area. Staff will be meeting with Supervisor Schabarum to discuss this
further.
Councilman Davila indicated it was his understanding Cerritos will be
asking rcr their percentage of tax increment moneys, as well as the School
District. He feels there are too many unknowns, and this should not be acted
on until the City gets all the information.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Quinn, Cormack
NOES: 1 Council Member: Davila
RESOLUTIONS: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Medical Insurance Claims Administration - Request for Service Fee
Increase
It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed
by unanimous vote to authorize renewal of the contract with James Benefits
which provides for an increase in the monthly service fee from $6.37 to $7.00
per enrolled employee.
It was moved by Councilman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed
by the following vote to approve "Notices to Proceed" on three Proposal
Requests under Cash Contract No. 485 - Civic Center Construction, and reserve
the right, at a later date, to evaluate the costs and the assignment of the
responsibility of same.
Councilman Barb indicated these items appear to be a deficiency on the
part of the architect, and he inquired about possibility of doing the work
outside of the contract.
Mr. Ralph replied some of the preliminary work has been done on the third
proposal item, and it appears to staff that it would be best to do the work
with the contract. The exception would be the mufflers for the generator,
which is a large item under the third proposal item and can be done either by
City personnel or under another contract.
A discussion was held regarding safety gates for the interior parking lot
of the Police Department, which was mentioned to be a grossly under -designed
system.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Davila, Quinn, Cormack
NOES: 1 Council Member: Barb
It was moved by Councilman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and
passed by the following vote to approve a "Notice to Proceed" to Javaid
Enterprises, Inc., for sandblasting the surfaces of all exposed aggregate
slabs constructed under Cash Contract No. 516, Civic Center Site Improvements.
Councilman Barb questioned why this is included as an addition when at
the time of approving the aggregate concrete the Council was shown a sample
which included sandblasting on the finished product.
Mr. Ralph explained the original contract did not include sandblasting
but contained a concept of a certain type of rock, samples of which were shown
to the architect, who specified a particular type. However, the contractor
was unable to produce a finish acceptable to the contractor, the architect, or
the City. It was determined the only way to get a finish acceptable and
reasonably uniform was to sandblast. He responded to further questions of the
Council.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Jackman, Davila, Quinn, Cormack
NOES: 1 Council Member: Barb
It was moved by Councilman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Jackman, and
passed by unanimous vote to approve Change Order No. 1 - Civic Center
Carpeting and authorize staff to provide C. 0. Minor, Inc., with a "Notice to
Proceed" on the changes. The City will reserve the right to determine
responsibility for the additional cost.
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Mr. Ovrom stated there was a deficiency in the specifications, which was
the responsibility of the architect, and the City has every intention of going
back to the architect with this.
AYES: 5 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Davila, Quinn, Cormack
It was moved by Councilman Quinn, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed
by unanimous vote to authorize City staff to offer a $5,000 reward for the
arrest and conviction of Perpetrator(s) of the April 13th Triple Homicides.
RESOLUTION NO. 4402
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES CONCERNING THE PERFORMANCE OF GENERAL SERVICES
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman
Jackman, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further reading and to adopt.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Audience:
Ms. Diane Boggs, 8629 Meadow Road, President of the Downey Chamber of
Commerce, said the Board of Directors of the Chamber has gone on record in
favor of the the Rancho Los Amigos property as the proposed site for the new
Downey Municipal Court. She said the reasons the Chamber changed its previous
position are costs, the method of purchasing land in the Civic Center area,
and the inability of the City to demonstrate that off-street parking problems
in the Civic Center area would be resolved by construction of the Courthouse.
Mr. Joseph DiLoreto, 9266 Otto Street, thanked the Council for delaying
its vote on the Resolution approving an Agreement with the County concerning
the Courthouse location, and expressed his views in opposition to the
Courthouse in the Civic Center. Also, the Southeast Bar has not taken a
position on this issue, and the City of Norwalk has indicated its
opposition. He expressed hope that the Council will have an opportunity to
review its position on this matter, particularly in view of the costs involved
and the position taken by respective members of the community.
Dr. Gary McCaughan, 9911 Pomering Road, spoke in favor of the Courthouse
in the Civic Center location. He mentioned that if redevelopment goes through
and the Rancho property is dropped, the City will no longer have control over
what will be developed at that location. If bonds are floated or other
mechanism used where the City would be tied in, there would be a degree of
control over how the property is developed.
Mr. Brian Gasdia, 7830 East Fourth Street, concurred with Dr. McCaughan
and mentioned that in cities which have a municipal court, the courthouse is
located in the downtown area near its police facility and city hall.
Mr. Paul Sarvis, 13603 Barlin, said there is room for both a jail house
and courthouse on the Rancho property, if the County is so inclined. Also, he
cannot find $15 million worth of reason for placing a courthouse in the civic
center.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - City Council
Councilman Barb commented regarding the proliferation of mini -markets in
the City, the primary revenue of which seems to be from the sale of alcoholic
beverages. He requested the Council to consider the possibility of a
moratorium on conditional use permits until such time as staff can study this
matter and come back with a report.
It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed
by the following vote to authorize the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance
for the next meeting.
Mr. Newton explained State law provides that a moratorium would be
effective for 45 days, and to extend it would require a public hearing. When
asked about notifying all affected businesses, he said the moratorium cannot
impair the existing operation of a store, nor can it have any retroactive
effect. The moratorium would apply only to new applications.
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Mr. Ovrom indicated staff will attempt to make sure that known companies
in the business are notified.
AYES: 5 Council Members: Jackman, Barb, Davila, Quinn, Cormack
Speaking to the Courthouse Site Location, Councilman Davila mentioned the
Civic Center is no place for a Courthouse due to problems that occur with
parking and traffic congestion.
Mayor Cormack mentioned he has had complaints regarding self-service
stations and their lack of equipment and services.
Referred to staff.
Mr. Newton explained that if the Planning Commission and staff are aware
of conditions the Council wants to impose, they can be added as conditions to
future approvals of any self-service station. However, as to existing
stations, the Council does not have the power to impose additional conditions
until an amendment is sought.
CLOSED SESSION
The meeting was recessed to closed session from 9:13 to 9:58 p.m. to
discuss personnel and pending or potential litigation. The meeting resumed
with all Council Members present.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:58 p.m.
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Robert L. Shand, City C erk-Treasurer
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