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OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 13, 198S
The City Council of the City of Downey held an adjourned regular meeting
at 5:35 p.m., August 13, 1985, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall,
Mayor Bob Davila presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Bob Davila Mayor
James S. Santangelo Mayor Pro Tem
Diane P. Boggs
Robert G. Cormack
Randall R. Barb
ALSO PRESENT: Don Davis, City Manager Pro Tem
William A. Ralph, Director of Public Works
William F. Martin, Police Chief
Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer
Ronald Yoshiki, City Planner
William Sumner, Fire Marshal
Lowell Williams, Finance Manager
Alta Duke, Social Services Division Manager
Jeanne Cook, Deputy City Clerk -Treasurer
Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary
Continuation of Study on Capital Improvements Projects
Mr. Davis mentioned he has distributed a Summary of Changes to show the
correct funding sources and actual costs for various projects. He pointed out
it does not change the funding but shows there is a larger amount to be
reappropriated for certain projects.
The remaining Capital Improvement Projects were then reviewed beginning
on Page 87 - Community Development Division, - Cardono Office Building. The
Pangborn cul-de-sac was deleted at this time to be discussed when addressing
other.problems under Gas Tax.
Councilman Santangelo is opposed to approving $20,000 for assisting in
completion of offsite improvements for a new restaurant on the northwest
corner of Firestone and Brookshire under the Hotel project. To be held for
further information.
The Zellner Senior Citizen Project was held for further information.
With the aid of slides, Mr. Davis reported on proposed improvements to
the interior and exterior of Fire Station No. 2 on Imperial Highway at
Adenmoor in the approximate amount of $70,000; replacement of apparatus doors
with aluminum overhead doors in the estimated amount of $12,000 and replace-
ment of driveway and back ramp in the estimated amount of $33,000 at Fire
Station No. 4 on Florence Avenue.
Mr. Davis then commented on projects shown on Page 2 of the Capital
Projects Budget, which are projects selected for possible deletion. Of the
nine listed, staff recommends approval of five.
Mayor Davila said due to increased calls and safety factor, Fire Station
No. 2 on Imperial is in need of a signal, and he questioned why Station No. 4
would have priority.
Mr. Davis replied with the new Paramedic Unit on Florence, the calls at
that station will increase over Station No. 2 by 1,000 per year. Based on the
exposure itself, it is recommended Station No. 4 have a signal.
During discussion a suggestion was made about the possibility of setting
traffic signals in the area to coincide with the Fire Station signal. Mr.
Ralph will check into it.
Councilwoman Boggs requested a report back on the costs and alternatives.
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Mr. Henriksen narrated a slide presentation of the nine projects selected
for possible deletion.
Councilwoman Boggs suggested approving five of the projects recommended
by staff and hold the Fire Station #4 warning signal until getting the report
back.
Councilman Barb also suggested approving the storm drain project on
Downey Sanford Bridge Road north of Florence Avenue and at Dacosta east of
Downey Sanford Bridge Road due to flooding that occurs every time it rains.
None of the other projects has that kind of impact on residents' homes.
It was moved by Councilwoman Boggs, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and
passed by unanimous vote to approve the projects on Orange, Via Amorita,
Eglise and Clancey, Gallatin Street widening, and the storm drain project at
Dacosta and Downey Sanford Bridge Road, bringing the total to $272,000.
Councilwoman Boggs referred to S.S. Project #386, landscaping and
irrigation systems for the median island areas on Lakewod Boulevard, and pro-
posed that instead of going north from Firestone to take available Gas Tax
Funds and do the entrances of the City from the southerly entrance to the
northerly entrance and then start in the middle of Lakewood at Firestone and
go both directions.
Mr. Ralph pointed out there are constraints using Federal money, and it
is not known how the Federal Government would react to starting at two City
limits and going towards the middle. This can be checked into.
Councilman Santangelo expressed concern about the problems that will be
created by work being done on the I-105 Freeway.
It was moved by Councilwoman Boggs, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and
passed by unanimous vote to direct staff to allocate money on Page 21 starting
at the entrances of the City and then starting at a central portion of
Firestone Boulevard and heading both north and south on Lakewood Boulevard.
It was moved by Councilwoman Boggs, seconded by Councilman Barb, and
passed by unanimous vote to approve the Capital Improvements Projects Budget
as amended.
Mayor Davila announced the Council will be recessing to closed session
for consideration of salary negotiations and pending or potential litigation
under the provisions of Section 54956.9 - Government Code, as follows:
1. Six Section 54956.9 - Subdivision (a) matters as follows:
a. Davis vs. Gonzalez.
b. Erickson vs. Gonzalez.
c. Boggs vs. Gonzalez.
d. Santangelo vs. Gonzalez.
e. People vs. Confirmed Word Faith Center.
f. Dolezal vs. City of Downey.
2. One Section 54956.9 - Subdivision (b) matter.
3. One Confidential Information matter.
The meeting was then recessed to closed session from 6:44 p.m. to 7:30
p.m. and resumed with all Council Members present.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Jea ` k, Deputy City,Clerk-Treasurer Bob Davila, Mayor
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