HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-01-14-86-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
JANUARY 14, 1986
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS
SUBJECT ACTION
Removal of Items from Consent Calendar
Minutes: Reg. Mtg., Dec. 10, 1985; & Adj. Reg.
Mtg., Dec. 17, 1985
Legal Claims for Rejection: Ref. #770, State
Farm/Shubin; Ref. #771, Rice/Smith
CC #532, 9349 Florence Av. - Fire Station #4 -
Highway Reconstruction: Waive bid bond irre-
gularity & award contract to Excel Paving
General Warrants: #11100 - 11683
Zone Change #222, 9838 Tweedy Ln.
SB 300 - Street Maintenance Funds
Report on Elm Vista Drive Task Force
Rio Hondo Golf Course Maintenance Contract:
Award to Satsuma Landscape & Maintenance Corp.
Selection of Golf Pro/Manager - Rio Hondo Golf
Course
Dinsdale St. Parking Problem
Corres. from Mrs. Bolado re Proposed Comfort Inn,
9438 Firestone B1.
Approved
Rejected
Approved
Approved
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Hearing set for 1/28/86 2
Approved 2
Received & filed 2
Approved 2
Bring back 1/28/86 2
Staff to report back 3
Received & filed 3
Corres, from John Gonzalez re Bldg. Permit Copies
& Tree Trimming Received & filed 4
Report re Proposed Swimming Pool Development Received & filed 4
Advances to Redevelopment Agency: Auth. Mayor to
sign Agreement Approved 4
Legal Advertising: Reject bids & direct staff to
negotiate agreements, whereby legal advertising
for hearings would be in Press Telegram & non-
public hearing items placed in Herald American Approved 4
Satellite Dish Antennas - Code Amendment Hearing set for 1/28/86 5
Satellite Dish Antennas - Extension of Moratorium
on Installation Hearing set for 1/28/86 5
Annual Housing & Financial Transaction Report
originally submitted to Council on 12/17/85 Received & filed 5
Res. #4681, Apprvg. Reapptmt. of William J.
Zacker, Jr, to L.A. County Regional Public
Recration Area Auth. for Dist. 4 Adopted 5
Res. #4682, Rescinding Res. #4682 & Updating Fees
& Service Charges for Copies of City Documents &
Certain Police Services Adopted 5
Res. #4683, Adjusting Effective Date of Principal
Planner Salary Adjstmts. to 7/l/85 Adopted 5
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COUNCIL MINUTES, JANUARY 14, 1986
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT
Lennie Whittington re Embassy Suites Hotel
invitations to Council & staff
John Gonzalez re attempt to obtain low interest
loan for fixing up property
CC #530, Civic Center Site Imprvmts. - Phase II:
Set hearing for 1/28/86 to consider approp. of
Rev. Shrg. Funds; auth. use of Civic Center
Funds on proj.; waive bid bond irregularities; &
award contract to ANRO Const. Co.
Budget Adjustmts. - Property Insurance Premiums
Req. for Ext. of Temporary Storage Containers -
Downey Comm. Hospital
Management Compensation Plan
John Gonzalez re appeal procedure for
12842 Gneiss & CUP re Adams Ambulance
Lennie Whittington re Annual Housing & Financial
Transaction Report & memo outlining procedures
for assisting Mr. Whittington & Mr. Gonzalez
ACTION
Approved; hearing set
1/28/86
Approved
Approved
Held over to 1/28/86
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
JANUARY 14, 1986
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m.,
January 14, 1986, in the Council Chamber of the 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
Carl K. Newton, City Attorney
James R. Cutts, Director of Community Development
William A. Ralph, Director of Public Works
Lee Powell, Director of Administrative Services
William F. Martin, Police Chief
Ronald Irwin, Fire Chief
James R. Jarrett, Director of 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 Tim Smith, Church of the
Nazarene. The Flag Salute was led by Councilwoman Boggs.
PRESENTATIONS
Due to the absence of Mr. Oberndorf, there were no presentations.
HEARINGS: None
REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda Item VIII-B-1, Correspondence from Mrs. Bolado, was removed at the
request of Councilman Santangelo.
Agenda Item VIII-F-1, Status Report - Downey Swimming Pool Ad Hoc
Committee, was removed at the request of Councilman Barb.
Agenda Items VIII-F-4, Legal Ads; and VIII-F-8, Annual Housing & Financial
Transaction Report, were removed at the request of Councilwoman Boggs.
Agenda Items VIII-B-1, Correspondence from Mrs. Bolado; VIII-B-2, Corres-
pondence from John Gonzalez; VIII-F-7-a, Readvertise for hearing on Satellite
Dish Antennas; VIII-F-7-b, Extension of Moratorium on Satellite Dish Antennas;
VIII-G-1, Resolution reappointing William J. Zacker, Jr., to the Golf Course
Authority; and VIII-G-2, Fees for Microfilm Copies of Building Permits, were
removed at the request of Mr. Gonzalez., 12350 Orizaba.
Agenda Item VIII-F-2, Advances to Redevelopment Agency, was removed at the
request of Eleanor Lindenfeld, 8846 Manzanar.
Agenda Item VIII-B-1, Correspondence from Mrs. Bolado, was removed at the
request of Mrs. Bolado, 9438 Firestone Boulevard.
Agenda Item VIII-F-8, Annual Housing & Financial Transaction Report, was
removed at the request of Mr. Lennie Whittington.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilwoman Boggs, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and
passed by the following vote to approve the Remainder of the Consent Calendar:
Minutes: Regular Meeting, December 10, 1985; and Adjourned Regular
Meeting, December 17, 1985.
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Legal Claims for Rejection: Ref. #770, State Farm Insurance/Jacob Shubin;
Ref. #771, Veronica Rice/Heather Smith; and Ref. 1775, Joe Bernal.
Cash Contract No. 532, 9349 Florence Av. - Fire Station No. 4 - Highway
Reconstruction: Waive the bid bond irregularity; award a unit price
contract totaling $29,878.10 to Excel Paving Company (Account #40-17131).
General Warrants: 1111100 - 11683, $12,079.294.94.
Zone Change Case No. 222, 9838 Tweedy Lane: Hearing set for 7:30 p.m.,
January 28, 1986, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall.
SB 300 - Street Maintenance Funds.
Report on Elm Vista Drive Task Force.
AYES: 5 Council Members:
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Santangelo, Boggs, Cormack, Barb, Davila
Rio Hondo Golf Course Maintenance Contract
Mr. Ralph commented on the proposed contract presented in November and
noted the qualifying bidder must be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of
golf courses and provide references showing recent or current experience of a
minumum three years performance of work at a regulation 18-hole course in the
southwestern United States. Staff has analyzed the bids received and recommends
the low bid based on numbers be disqualified since he has not had three years
experience on an 18-hole course. Staff further recommends the bid be awarded to
the lowest qualified bidder, Satsuma Landscape & Maintenance Corporation.
It was moved by Councilman Santangelo, seconded by Councilwoman Boggs, and
passed by the following vote to award the contract to Satsuma Landscape &
Maintenance Corporation based on the figure in the recommendation submitted.
Mr. Dennis Aldridge, 9223 Cedartree Road, President of Artistic
Landscaping, said staff has made the most strict interpretation of the speci-
fication. The resume provided shows employees of his company have between 20-25
years experience in maintaining golf courses, although the company itself has
not had that background under the company name. Mr. Aldridge responded to
questions and commented on his experience working with golf courses.
Mr. Newton said the Notice Inviting Bids states "qualified bidders must be
able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of golf course maintenance...." and that
employes of this organization would not be considered,it is only the company
itself. If the company cannot demonstrate that, then the Council could find the
company would not be a qualified bidder.
AYES: 5 Council Members: Santangelo, Boggs, Cormack, Barb, Davila
Selection of Golf Pro/Manager - Rio Hondo Golf Course
Councilwoman Boggs requested this be continued since she did not have an
opportunity to fully review the bids.
Councilman Santangelo said he participated in the screening process of the
three applicants, but that he posed some questions he did not receive an answer
to. He concurred with holding this over.
Councilman Barb disagreed by saying the bid process was won by a person who
submitted the best bid and is the person who has been serving as the Pro/Manager
of the Golf Course and done a good job. The only question he has concerns the
current Pro's financial viability and his ability to put a product in the Club.
Mr. Davis said he has been assured by Mr. McDonald's accountant that he can
provide the stock to the Pro Shop to the level the City feels appropriate.
Councilman Cormack mentioned everyone is enthusiastic about the way the
Golf Course has been run and he encouraged moving ahead this evening.
Councilwoman Boggs said she too has heard favorable comments, but feels she
would be derelict if she did not properly study all bids.
It was so ordered to bring this matter back in two weeks.
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Mr. Louis (inaudible), 3141 Cudahy, Huntington Park, favored the current
Pro at the Golf Course.
Dinsdale Street Parking Problem
Mr. Steve Brown, Pastor at Trinity Baptist Church, 10016 Downey Avenue,
commented regarding the number of problems people in the neighborhood are faced
with since Jack LaLanne's facility was established on Florence Avenue, which
include increase of trash in the yards, inability to get the streets cleaned,
loss of parking in front of homes, and a problem of security.
Trudy Dalmer, 8308 Dinsdale, cited the inconvenience with regard to parking
and trash pickup in the neighborhood.
It was noted this problem was first presented to the Traffic Committee last
October.
Councilwoman Boggs suggested requesting Jack LaLanne to purchase property
for parking in the area; that there be restricted parking on Dinsdale; and give
each household permits for parking.
Ms. Dalmer said parking at Jack LaLanne is for customers, and the employees
have to park on the street.
Mr. Ralph mentioned staff is attempting to obtain voluntary compliance.
Councilman Barb said a year ago Jack LaLanne representatives indicated they
would be purchasing property next to the facility, but to his knowedge this has
not happened. Also, there is a reciprocal parking agreement with the building
next door that Jack LaLanne customers can use the lot after 5:00 in the evening.
He has also been told there was an agreement for employee parking.
Councilman Cormack understood this facility to be executive offices for
Jack LaLanne, and they should be given 90 days to remedy the parking situation.
Ms. Dalma suggested limiting the membership and how many people can use the
facility each day.
Mayor Davila said staff will come back with a report.
Mr. (inaudible), 8325 Dinsdale, suggested that policing the area and
enforcing parking would alleviate the problem.
Mayor Davila declared a recess from 9:02 p.m, to 9:10 p.m. The meeting
resumed with all Council Members present.
CONTINUATION OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Correspondence from Mrs. Bolado regarding Proposed Comfort Inn, 9438
Firestone Boulevard
Councilman Santangelo indicated he will abstain on this matter.
Mr. John Gonzalez questioned whether Council Members have a conflict of
interest.
A motion was made by Councilman Barb to move on to the next item and to
accept the correspondence.
It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilwoman Boggs, and passed
by the following vote to not hear Mr. Gonzalez on this matter.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Santangelo, Boggs, Cormack, Barb
ABSTAIN: 1 Council Member: Davila
Zenaida Bolado, 9438 Firestone Boulevard, requested consideration of the
appeal she made at the last meeting and stated her property is getting closer to
foreclosure.
Mayor Davila said the Council understands her problem and staff has assured
it will be back with a report on the moratorium on January 28th.
Mr. Cutts said he will be meeting with Mrs. Bolado and Mr. Patel in the
near future.
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It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilwoman Boggs, and passed
by the following vote to receive and file.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Santangelo, Boggs, Cormack, Barb
ABSTAIN: 1 Council Member: Davila
It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilwoman Boggs, and
passed by the following vote to receive and file the Correspondence from John
Gonzalez regarding Building Permit Copies and Tree Trimming.
Mr. Gonzalez complained about the costs for photocopies and copies of
permits. Also, when a copy of a permit is requested, a full copy should be
issued.
AYES: 3 Council Members: Boggs, Cormack, Barb
NOES: 2 Council Member: Santangelo, Davila
Mayor Davila declared a recess from 9:28 p.m. to 9:38 p.m. The meeting
resumed with all Council Members present.
Mr. Melvin Spicer, 8345-3/4 Third Street, suggested at future Council meet-
ings a time limit be set and that anyone who speaks should do so respectfully.
Report regarding Proposed Swimming Pool Development
Councilman Barb commented on receipt of State grant funds for construction
of a swimming pool, which is a one-time, one -purpose grant, and if not used will
go to another community for a similar purpose. He also understands there is a
grant available for park and recreation purposes to the City that can also be
used. The City must first present a concept to the State, which can then be
discussed and worked on, which he recommends approving.
Councilman Santangelo pointed out the recommendation is to accept the
report and consider adopting a concept at the January 28th meeting.
Mayor Davila thought the committee was established for fund raising
purposes to solicit additional funds for this project. He would hesitate to
approve this because it will be obligating the City to a financial burden that
may be hard to meet in the future.
It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Santangelo, and
passed by the following vote to receive and file.
Councilwoman Boggs indicated she will need more information with regard to
funding; access by the public; and the cost for public use of the two high
school swimming pools.
Councilman Barb explained the committee has been attempting to reach
answers on this project, and a possible schedule for usage has been worked out.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Santangelo, Boggs, Cormack, Barb
NOES: 1 Council Member: Davila
Advances to Redevelopment Agency
It being noted that this item is the same as approved by the Community
Development Commission, Eleanor Lindenfeld withdrew her removal.
It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Santangelo, and
passed by unanimous vote to approve the agreement and authorize the Mayor to
sign.
Legal Advertising
Responding to a question, Mr. Davis noted a typographical error in the
circulation for the Herald American, which should read 25,000 instead of 1,500.
It was moved by Councilwoman Boggs, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and
passed by unanimous vote to reject the bids for legal advertising and direct
staff to negotiate legal advertising agreements, whereby legal advertising for
public hearings would be placed with the Press Telegram and legal advertising
for non-public hearing items would be placed with the Herald American.
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Mr. Paul Sarvis went on record saying the Downey Herald American is not
"thrown" in substantial areas of the City, including his own and several others
he is aware of, and he would be opposed to exclusive advertising in the Herald
American because of the circulation problems.
Satellite Dish Antennas
When Mr. Gonzalez approached the podium to speak to this matter, he was
informed the recommended action is to set public hearings only.
It was moved by Councilwoman Boggs, seconded by Councilman Santangelo, and
passed by unanimous vote to set public hearings on Code Amendment relating to
Satellite Dish Antennas and Extension of Moratorium on Installation of Satellite
Dish Antennas for 7:30 p.m., January 28, 1986, in the Council Chamber of Downey
City Hall.
It was moved by Councilwoman Boggs, seconded by Councilman Santangelo, and
passed by unanimous vote to receive and file the Annual Housing and Financial
Transaction Report originally submitted to Council on December 17, 1985.
RESOLUTION NO. 4681
A RESOLUTION.OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE RE -APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM J. ZACKER, JR.
AS A MEMBER OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PUBLIC
RECREATION AREA AUTHORITY FOR COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT FOUR
Mr John Gonzalez, 12350 Orizaba, indicated he had some information to bring
to the Council's attention regarding Mr. Zacker and said he does not believe he
should be appointed to the Golf Course Authority.
It was moved'by Councilwoman Boggs and seconded by Councilman Santangelo to
approve the appointment of Mr. Zacker.
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman
Santangelo, seconded by Councilwoman Boggs, and passed by unanimous vote to
waive further reading and to adopt.
RESOLUTION NO. 4682
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
RESCINDING RESOLUION NO. 4651, AND UPDATING FEES AND
SERVICE CHARGES FOR COPIES OF CITY DOCUMENTS AND
CERTAIN POLICE SERVICES
Mr. John Gonzalez, 12350 Orizaba, favors reducing the fee for copies of
building permits but expressed opposition to the charge for microfilming when he
would prefer to see the actual file rather than a microfilm copy. He also
complained that when ordering a copy of a permit the entire document does not
appear on the photocopy.
Mayor Davila requested a report back from staff.
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Couuncilman
Santangelo, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed by unanimous vote to
waive further reading and to adopt.
ORDINANCES: None
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 4683
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADJUSTING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE PRINCIPAL PLANNER
SALARY ADJUSTMENTS TO JULY 1, 1985
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman
Santangelo, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed by unanimous vote to
waive further reading and to adopt.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Items not on Agenda
Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee, said he wished to speak to a Consent
Calendar item regarding Annual Housing & Financial Report and was told this
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section of the agenda is for items not on the agenda, which he indicated he
would speak to later in the meeting. He then discussed an invitation to City
Council Members, City Officials, and employees by the Embassy Suites Hotel to a
free weekend at the hotel. Mr. Whittington feels this is in violation and a
conflict of interest for anyone to attend.
Mr. John Gonzalez, 12350 Orizaba, commented regarding his attempt to obtain
a low interest loan from the City for fixing up his property and of his conver-
sations with the Housing Division and Mr. Cutts, which he has recorded. He
presented two recording cassette tapes to the City Clerk for Mayor Davila of his
conversations and said he will be sending copies to Federal and State agencies.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed
by unanimous vote to set a public hearing on Cash Contract 030, Civic Center
Site Improvements - Phase II, for 7:30 p.m., January 28, 1986, in the Council
Chamber of Downey City Hall, to consider the appropriation of Revenue Sharing
Funds; authorize the use of Civic Center Funds in the amount of $125,000 on this
project; waive the bid bond irregularities; and award a unit price contract
totaling $235,469.45 to ANRO Construction Company.
It was moved by Councilwoman Boggs, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and
passed by the following vote to approve Budget Adjustments - Property Insurance
Premiums for the following funds:
General Fund $151,969
Water Fund 76,673
Golf Course 12,529
CDBG Funds 17,778
Responding to a question, Mr. Powell explained the City is a member of a
joint powers authority of cities in Los Angeles who use a broker that solicits
insurance bids from companies for all the member cities and selects the lowest
bid. He mentioned that many insurance companies who previously insured govern-
ments no longer do so, and he recommends staying with the authority
AYES: 5 Council Members: Santangelo, Boggs, Cormack, Barb, Davila
It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed
by the following vote to approve Request for Extension of Temporary Storage
Containers at Downey Community Hospital. This time extension will not exceed 90
days after the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for the new wing.
Mr. Cutts explained it has been indicated by the Hospital that they antici-
pate completion of the new wing by April, 1987.
A discussion was held regarding whether the Hospital had agreed to screen
the containers from view.
Councilman Cormack feels it would be creating a hardship to require the
screening due to the cost involved.
Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee, said he is not against the Hospital
having storage containers, but the Hospital has had their containers since
January of 1984, which should be enough time to complete their construction. He
read from a'letter in which the Hospital offered to screen the containers or do
whatever is necessary to make them more aesthetically acceptable.
Mr John Gonzalez, 12350 Orizaba, commented on an incident in which a member
of his family was taken to Downey Community Hospital and that he has been unable
to obtain the records because they are in storage.
Mr. Lennie Whittington referred to another letter wherein the Hospital said
that if the containers are considered to be unsightly, they would be willing to
construct a second fence so they are not visible from any direction.
AYES: 5 Council Members: Santangelo, Boggs, Cormack, Barb, Davila
At the request of Councilwoman Boggs, the Management Compensation Pay Plan
was held over to January 28, 1986.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Staff Members: None
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Audience
Mr. John Gonzalez, 12350 Orizaba, questioned the appeal procedure used for
a case involving 12842 Gneiss and an appeal to a conditional use permit
concerning Adams Ambulance.
Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee, referred to the agenda item concern-
ing Annual Housing and Financial Transaction Report and said the Redevelopment
Agency's Financial Statement of June 30, 1985, shows the Agency owing the City
over $1 million. He then distributed copies of a memo to the Council from Mr.
Cutts outlining procedures for assisting Mr. Whittington and Mr. Gonzalez and
accused the Council of being behind this memo.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - City Council: None
ADJOURNMENT: 10:57 p.m.
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Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer
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Bob Davila, Mayor
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ADDITION TO
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
JANUARY 14, 1986
On Page 2, under Selection of Golf Pro/Manager - Rio Hondo Golf Course,
the first paragraph should read as follows:
"Councilwoman Boggs requested the matter be continued because the Council
had just received their copies that afternoon."
Robert L. Shand/
City Clerk -Treasurer
Council Minutes 1/14/86 Addition