HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-02-11-86-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
FEBRUARY 11, 1986
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Engage services of Blonder & Assoc. to proceed
w/new City logo Failed 1
Proclamation commending Dr. Manuel Gallegos on
retirement as Superintendent of Downey Unified To be presented on
School Dist. Feb. 12th 1
Selection of Rio Hondo Golf Course Pro -Mgr.:
Award contract to Bruce MacDonald for 3 yrs.
from 5/1/86 thru 4/30/89 Approved 2
Council Meeting Procedure Ref. back to staff 2
Hearing on V-149, Vacation of Second & New Sts. Cont'd. to 3/11/86 2
Ord. #812, Ext. Moratorium on issuance of any
Bldg. Permit for establishing Hotels & Motels
pending establishment of zoning regulations for
such use by the City; said Ord. being an urgency
re Sec. 65858 of Govt. Code Adopted 4
Removal of Items from Consent Calendar 4
General Warrants #12089 - 12563
Approved 4
Status report on County Library Financing
Received & filed 4
Position Reclassification - Library/Children's
Services: Auth. reclassification of position in
charge of Children's Services from Library Asst.
to Librarian
Approved 4
Inter -Fund Transfer from Gen. Fund to Prop A Fund
Approved 4
Code Amendment re Hotels & Motels
Hearing set for 2/25 4
Res. #4692, Decl. Int, to Vacate 20.00' Wide
Alley bet. 2nd & 3rd Sts. & Running Ely. from
Paramount B1.
Adopted 4
Res. #4693, Proposing to Annex (Annexn. 86/02,
Verdura Av. bet. Gardendale & Golden)
Adopted 4
Res, #4694, Apprvg. Engr's. Rpt. - Annex. 86/02
Adopted 4
Res. #4695, Decl. Int. to Annex into Ltg. Maint.
Dist. AD 121 (Annex. 86/02)
Adpoted; sets hrg. 3/11 5
Backup Emergency Ambulance Service: Contract
with Adams Ambulance Service & auth. Mayor
to sign
Approved 5
John Gonzalez re document delivered to City Hall
in December 1985
5
Mr. Richard Jennings complimented Council for
action on Pro -Manager at Golf Course & requested
re -design of PA system in Council Chamber 5
Mr. Michael Rosenberg req. reconsideration of
action to deny CUP for College House 5
Ord. #813, re Collection of Rubbish Fees Adopted 5
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COUNCIL MINUTES, FEBRUARY 11, 1986
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT
ACTION
PAGE NO.
Ord. #814, amending Zoning Map - Zone Change #222
(9838 Tweedy Ln.)
Adopted
5
CC #SS-365, Firestone Bl./Brookshire Av.: Change
Orders #1-3 & accept imprvmts. f/maint.
Approved
6
CC #SS-379, Old River School Rd., Stewart & Gray
to Firestone: Change Orders 1-6 & accept
improvements
Approved
6
CC #SS-398, Citywide Street Resurfacing: Plans &
specs; appropriate SB 300 Funds; auth. transfer
of Gas Tax Funds; & grant auth. to adv. for bids
Approved
6
1986-87 Budget Calendar
Approved
6
Motion to remove David Ray from Planning Comm. &
Personnel Adv. Bd.
Approved
6
Cn. Santangelo re Ord, on parking of vehicles
over 6' high within 100' of an intersection
Staff to
report back 6
Cn. Santangelo re parking problem at Jack LaLanne
facility
Staff to
report back 6
Cn. Barb re status of landscaping project on
Firestone & Lakewood
Staff to
report back 7
Cn. Barb re need for guidelines on use of school
Staff to
place this on
property by various groups
next agenda
of City -
School committee
mtg. 7
Motion to nominate Mrs. Grace Horney to Cerritos
College in recognition of contribution toward
—
education in community
Approved
7
Submit the name of Faith Temple to be recognized
on observance of Older Americans Day, 5/31
Approved
7
Endorse Cn. Tom Jackson of Hunt. Park, as Downey's
rep. on LA County Local Agency Foundation Comm.
Approved
8
Meeting adjourned to 6:45 p.m., Feb. 25, 1986, in
Council Chamber of Downey City Hall
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
FEBRUARY 11, 1986
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m.,
February 11, 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
Sylvia Garcia, Communications Specialist
Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer
Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary
INVOCATION AND FLAG SALUTE
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Gary Swearingen, First Christian
Church. The Flag Salute was led by Mr. Harry Taormina.
PRESENTATIONS
Ms. Sylvia Garcia, the City's Communications Specialist, commented on
selection of two companies to submit designs for a new City Logo.
Mr. Howard Blonder of Blonder & Associates of Downey, and Brian Wormley of
Wormley/Takei, Inc., each came forward and narrated slide presentations of their
proposed logo designs.
Councilman Barb does not see a need to change the City seal and indicated
he will not vote for either logo presented.
Mr. Yotsuya explained it is not the intent to replace the seal or words
"Future Unlimited" but to have a logo used for certain stationery, signage,
vehicle applications, and other areas considered appropriate.
Mayor Davila concurred with Councilman Barb in keeping the City seal.
Councilman Santangelo mentioned Downey has a new City Hall and has moved
beyond what it was many years ago. He favors moving forward with a new logo but
not doing away with the City seal.
It was moved by Councilwoman Boggs and seconded by Councilman Santangelo to
engage the services of Blonder & Associates in proceeding with the logo, recog-
nizing this would not be eliminating the City seal but to have both a logo and
seal to use in identifying the City.
AYES: 2 Council Members: Boggs, Santangelo
NOES: 3 Council Members: Barb, Cormack, Davila
Failed.
A Proclamation commending Dr. Manuel Gallegos on his retirement as Superin-
tendent of Downey Unified School District will be presented by Councilman
Cormack on February 12th.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Selection of Rio Hondo Golf Course Professional -Manager
Mayor Davila indicated he was not present at the last meeting but listened
to the tape recording He said the Council would be willing to hear any addi-
tional information from the applicants not presented at the last meeting.
Mr. Bob Boughner, 16164 Tawny Ridge, Victorville, cited corrections in his
1984 tax return regarding interest paid on his company automobiles and inventory
and responded to questions of the Council.
Mr. MacDonald was asked if he had any further information to provide, and
he replied no.
It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed
by the following vote to award an agreement to Bruce MacDonald for a three (3)
year period beginning May 1, 1986, through April 30, 1989, according to terms
and conditions provided in the agreement.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Santangelo, Cormack, Barb, Davila
NOES: 1 Council Member: Boggs
Mayor Davila declared a recess from 8:32 p.m. to 8:37 p.m. The meeting
resumed with all Council Members present.
It was moved by Councilwoman Boggs, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and
passed by the following vote to send the Council Meeting Procedure back to staff
for further consideration.
Eleanor Lindenfeld, 8846 Manzanar, expressed her views against the pro-
posed Ordinance, noting some of the language is unnecessary and Section 2 is
against the law.
Mr. Mike Manicone, 10400 Gaybrook, said approving a proposal to limit
debate would be punishing all people, and the Council's concern should be
directed toward those who abuse the rules, not those who abide by them.
Betty Kenley, 9028 Manzanar, President of the League of Women Voters, read
a statement of the League's objection to the urgency Ordinance, a copy of which
was distributed to the Council and is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Mr. Jim Derry, 7845 Fourth Street, does not feel an Ordinance is needed and
that the Council has within its power to enlist certain guidelines for the
public to follow. He suggested adding to the publication on display in the
Council Chamber a few simple guidelines for people to follow and an outline on
how to make a presentation.
Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee, said the Ordinance could allow the
Council to set different time limits for people wishing to speak, as well as
limiting the number of persons to speak at a hearing.
Referred back to staff.
HEARINGS
Mayor Davila opened the hearing on V-149, Vacation of Second Street and New
Street, which was continued from the adjourned regular meeting of February 4,
1986.
It was moved by Councilman Santangelo, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and
so ordered to continue the hearing to 7:30 p.m., March 11, 1986, in the Council
Chamber of Downey City Hall.
Mayor Davila opened the hearing on Extension of Moratorium on Construction
of Hotels and Motels. He asked if the City Clerk had the Proof of Publication,
and the response was yes.
It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and so
ordered to receive and file the Proof.
Mayor Davila asked if the City Clerk had received any correspondence, and
the response was no.
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Mr. Cutts explained the moratorium in effect will expire on February 22nd,
and it is proposed to extend for 120 days. There is a action on the Agenda
later in the meeting to set a hearing on code amendment for hotels and motels
for February 25th, so the full 120 days may not be needed.
Mayor Davila -asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition to
extending the moratorium.
Mr. John Gonzalez, 12350 Orizaba, said he is opposed because it is not fair
to Mrs. Bolado, who is about to lose her property.
Jan Tannyhill, 11919 Pomering Road, questioned whether there is a logical
reason for the moratorium and is opposed to low quality motels that might be
used for prostitution and other types of crime but noted there are very good low
cost motel chains used by busines travellers.
Mayor Davila explained the moratorium was originally imposed after a zone
variance was filed to construct a motel next to a residential area, and the
moratorium was established to allow staff time to study locations where motels
would be appropriate rather than next to churches and residential areas.
Mrs. Tannyhill then stated she is not opposed to the moratorium.
Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee, commented on Mrs. Bolado's purchase
of a rest home on Firestone Boulevard and of the subsequent problems that
occurred after Code violations were found on the property. He said she has
attempted to construct a new rest home, which was turned down by the Planning
Commission as not being right for the area and of the City Council's denial of
her appeal with recommendation that Redevelopment staff talk to her about pur-
chasing the property. He asked the Council to exempt the property since it was
already in escrow at the time the moratorium went into effect, or shorten the
period to 30 days so that she can go forward with the sale of her property.
Mr. Chandu Patel, (inaudible), Rowland Heights, said he has proposed the
Comfort Inn on Mrs. Bolado's property and that a reduction in the moratorium
— from 120 to 75 days would be helpful. However, he asked that if there is need
for further extension that this property be deleted.
Mr. David Ray, 7338 Nada, said the Planning Commission's action was that
any zoning for hotels should be subject to a conditional use permit. He
suggested when the Council conducts the February 25th hearing on the code amend-
ment conerning hotels and motels that the moratorium be removed at that time.
There being no one else to speak in opposition, Mayor Davila asked if
anyone wished to speak in favor.
Mr. John Jewell, 12450 Lakewood Boulevard, favored the moratorium because
there are many motels in the City to cover the needs of the population.
There being no one else to speak, it was moved by Councilman Cormack,
seconded by Councilman Barb, and so ordered to close the hearing.
Mayor Davila asked the Council to exempt Mrs. Bolado's property if it moves
forward with the moratorium.
Mr. Newton explained a specific property could not be exempt from the
operation of an ordinance of this nature, but that a class of properties could
be, and if Mrs. Bolado's property fell within a certain class then all the
properties meeting the class requirement would qualify for an exemption. He
- stated that if it is the Council's intention to introduce and adopt the ordi-
nance to amend the Code, a 60-day period would be sufficient time to have the
moratorium extended, although 75 days have been recommended just in case.
It was moved by Councilwoman Boggs and seconded by Councilman Barb to
extend the urgency ordinance pertaining to the moratorium on establishment of
hotels and motels in the City of Downey for a period of 75 days.
Mayor Davila favored extending the moratorium for 60 days. He then
recessed the meeting to closed session from 9:22 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for the
purpose of engaging in attorney -client communication. The meeting resumed with
all Council Members present.
AYES: 3 Council Members: Boggs, Cormack, Barb
NOES: 1 Council Member: Davila
ABSTAIN: 1 Council Member: Santangelo
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ORDINANCE NO. 812
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF ANY BUILDING
PERMIT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF HOTELS AND MOTELS
PENDING ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING REGULATIONS FOR SUCH
USES BY THE CITY; SAID ORDINANCE BEING AN URGENCY
ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 65858 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE
The Ordinance was read in its entirety. It was moved by Councilwoman Boggs
and seconded by Councilman Cormack to adopt.
AYES: 3 Council Members: Boggs, Cormack, Barb
NOES: 1 Council Member: Davila
ABSTAIN: 1 Council Member: Santangelo
Failed.
It was moved by Councilwoman Boggs, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed
by the following vote to adopt the same Ordinance for 60 days as read by the
City Clerk.
It was so ordered to deem the Ordinance read in full with the modification
to 60 days.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Boggs, Cormack, Barb, Davila
ABSTAIN: 1 Council Member: Santangelo
REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda Item VIII-E-3, Back-up Emergency Ambulance Service, was removed at
the request of Councilwoman Boggs.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Santangelo, and
passed by the following vote to approve the Remainder of the Consent:Calendar:
General Warrants: 12089 - 12563, $1,445,181.68.
Status report on County Library Financing.
Position Reclassification - Library/Children's Services: Authorize
reclassification of position in charge of Children's Services from Senior
Library Assistant to Librarian.
Inter -Fund Transfer: Authorize transfer in the amount of $3,826 from
General Fund to Proposition A Fund.
Code Amendment regarding Hotels and Motels: Set public hearing for
7:30 p.m:, February 25, 1986, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall.
RESOLUTION NO. 4692
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE THE 20.00 FOOT WIDE
ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN SECOND STREET AND THIRD STREET AND
RUNNING EASTERLY FROM PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD
RESOLUTTION NO. 4693
A RESOLUION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
PROPOSING TO ANNEX A CERTAIN AREA INTO THE LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. A.D. 121 AND ORDERING THE
ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT PURSUANT TO THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 (ANNEXATION 86/02,
VERDURA AVENUE BETWEEN GARDENDALE STREET AND GOLDEN AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO. 4694
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE ADDITION TO
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT A.D. 121 OF ANNEXATION
86/02,- VERDURA AVENUE BETWEEN GARDENDALE STREET
AND GOLDEN AVENUE
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RESOLUTION NO. 4695
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 86/02,
VERDURA AVENUE BETWEEN GARDENDALE STREET AND GOLDEN AVENUE)
(sets the hearing for March 11, 1986)
AYES: 5 Council Members: Santangelo, Boggs, Cormack, Barb, Davila
Mr. Davis mentioned the Fire Department transport program will begin on
March 1st, and it is the intent of this agreement to start the Backup Emergency
Ambulance Service coverage at that time. The ambulance contract expires
February 28th.
Mayor Davila questioned the ambulance company's proximity to the City
enabling it to provide backup service.
It was moved by Councilwoman Boggs, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and
passed by unanimous vote to approve contracting backup emergency ambulance
service with Adams Ambulance Service, Inc., and authorize the Mayor to sign.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Items not on Agenda
Mr. John Gonzalez, 12350 Orizaba, asked Mayor Davila if he had a copy of a
200-page document delivered to the City Clerk's Office on December 9, 1985, and
Mayor Davila replied he did not recall seeing the document. Mr. Gonzalez said
the document contained a title search on Firestone Boulevard, and he expressed
knowledge of others having copies of the document.
Mr. Richard Jennings, 7435 Stewart & Gray Road, complimented the Council
for its action on the Pro -Manager for the Golf Course and noting the audio
problem during Council Meetings, requested engineering staff to re -design the
microphones in the Council Chamber so that people can hear.
Mr. Michael Rosenberg said he is representing Brookshire Partners, who has
been placed in additional hardship by denial of the conditional use permit for
College House. He requested Council reconsideration and authorize College House
to remain at the Downey Retirement Center for a period of 12 months. This
request is due to the low census the retirement center is experiencing.
Mr. Newton advised the Council would not have the power to reconsider an
action taken at the last meeting --that action became final upon adoption of the
resolution.
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE NO. 813
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING SECTION 7300 OF CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE VII, AND ADD-
ING SECTION 5221 TO CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE V OF THE DOWNEY
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COLLECTION OF RUBBISH FEES
The Ordinance 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 814
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 (PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 905,
ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 222)
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Cormack,
seconded by Councilwoman Boggs, and passed by the following vote to waive
further reading and to adopt.
AYES: 4 Council Members:
ABSTAIN: 1 Council Member:
Boggs, Cormack, Barb, Davila
Santangelo
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RESOLUTIONS: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
It was moved by Councilman Santangelo, seconded by Councilwoman Boggs, and
passed by unanimous vote to approve Change Orders Nos. 1, 2, and 3; accept the
improvements constructed under Cash Contract No. SS-365, Firestone Boulevard/
Brookshire Avenue; and accept maintenance responsibility for improvements con-
structed within the City's right-of-way.
It was moved by Councilman Santangelo, seconded by Councilwoman Boggs, and
passed by unanimous vote to approve Change Orders Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6;
accept the improvements constructed under Cash Contract No. SS-379, Old River
School Road, Stewart & Gray to Firestone Boulevard; and accept maintenance --
responsibility for the improvements constructed.
It was moved by Councilman Santangelo, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and
passed by unanuimous vote to approve plans and specifications on Cash Contract
No. SS-398, Citywide Street Resurfacing; appropriate SB 300 Funds in the amount
of $290,400 for this project; authorize the transfer of Gas Tax Funds in the
amount of $42,600 from Account No. 26-16400 to Account No. 26-16398 for use on
this project; and .grant authority to advertise for bids.
It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Santangelo, and
passed by the following vote to approve the 1986-87 Budget Calendar.
It was indicated staff will transmit to the Council the list of capital
improvement projects submitted to committee for consideration.
AYES: 5 Council Members: Santangelo, Boggs, Cormack, Barb, Davila
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Staff Members: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Audience: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - City Council
Councilwoman Boggs said it has been brought to her attention there is a —
person serving on two commissions who is planning to move out of the City and
has been requested to resign, and she made a motion that David Ray be removed
from both the Planning Commission and Personnel Advisory Board.
Mr. David Ray, 7338 Nada, said he is sure Mr. Shand informed the Council
that he had taken out nomination papers to run in District 2, and the letter
written is incorrect. He is running for District 2, is in the community, and he
requested the letter be disposed of since it is not correct. He did mention at
one time he had considered moving out of the City but is going to stay and will
proudly serve the community.
Mayor Davila stated he was informed by Mr. Ray he was buying a home in
another city and that his property was up for sale. He has two candidates
interested in the positions, and he sent a letter to Mr. Ray requesting his
resignation in view of his moving out of town, which Mr. Ray refused to do. He
has no objection to Mr. Ray running for election and mentioned he had encouraged
him to do so in the past. Mayor Davila was asked if it is his desire to have Mr
Ray removed, and he replied yes.
AYES: 5 Council Member: Santangelo, Boggs, Cormack, Barb, Davila
Mayor Davila will have resolutions at the next meeting replacing Mr. Ray in
the two positions.
Councilman Santangelo reported on receipt of a letter from Mrs. Hunt —
regarding an Ordinance regarding the parking of vehicles over six feet in height
within 100 feet of an intersection.
Mr. Ralph will check into it and come back to the Council.
Councilman Santangelo also commented on a letter from his appointee to the
Traffic Committee who indicates the Committee has not solved the parking problem
at the Jack LaLanne facility, and he feels staff should be advised to get on
with this problem.
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Councilman Barb also received correspondence on this, and it is his under-
standing the Traffic Committee did take action and suggest parking restrictions
on the street. He has received correspondence from the neighbors saying they
did not want the parking restrictions and suggested dealing with the major
problem of on -site parking and permanent off -site parking on a nearby parcel.
Mr. Ralph said a petition has been prepared and sent out to the property
owners, and as soon as it has been returned information will be provided to the
Council. He mentioned a more permanent solution would have to do with on -site.
Councilman Barb said he has received a photocopy of the petition and people
were opposed to parking.
Councilman Cormack said the City needs to look into the legality of proper
use of the building.
Councilman Santangelo will provide copies of the letter to Council and
staff.
Councilman Barb inquired regarding status of landscaping project on
Firestone and Lakewood.
Mr. Ralph replied staff is still attempting to get approvals from the State
on use of materials.
Councilman Barb would like phases of the project to begin, and if there are
problems with signs they can wait and be done at completion of the project.
Mr. Ralph suggested the Council give staff direction to revise the plans
and go with items Caltrans will approve so this can proceed.
Staff was directed to to report back as soon as possible.
Councilman Barb commented regarding use of school property by various
groups and said at the City -School meetings he attended last year they were told
these are authorized uses. Guidelines were set to control the use, which was to
be adopted as an ordinance.
Chief Martin mentioned the School District did not know it had entered into
a contract with different groups --each Principal is allowed to do that on his
own. Ordinances have been prepared by the City Attorney's office, but the
County Counsel said ordinances cannot be passed regulating school properties.
Mr. Newton concurred and said the County Counsel has indicated it cannot
approve the Ordinances as proposed --it will study the matter and bring back an
alternative approach.
Councilman Barb also mentioned funds are contributed by parents to pay for
Police security at basketball games but large groups from areas outside the City
are allowed to come in and hold sporting events that draw more people and do not
provide security. He feels this is a serious problem that needs to be addressed
quickly.
Staff was asked to put this matter on the next City -School Committee
meeting.
Mayor Davila commented on receipt of a letter from Cerritos College
requesting nomination of a person in the community who has contributed toward
education and he submitted the name of retired Judge Leon Emerson, who
instituted the Southeast Council on Drug Abuse and contributed a great deal to
the community and served many years on the judicial system.
Councilwoman Boggs said she would like to nominate Mrs. Grace Horney who
has served over 20 years as a volunteer on the Downey Unified School District
Board of Education and recognize her contribution to education in the community.
She did point out that this nomination is not intended to take away credit for
the marvelous job done by retired Judge Emerson.
It was moved by Councilwoman Boggs, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and
passed by unanimous vote to recommend to Cerritos College Mrs. Grace Horney of
Downey for her service of over 20 years on the Downey Unified School District
Board of Education and provide back-up data to submit with the nomination.
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Mayor Davila reported on an invitation from the Downey Senior Citizens
Services of Los Angeles County requesting the name of a senior citizen to be
recognized on the observance of Older Americans Day, May 31, 1986. He then made
a motion to submit the name of Mrs. Faith Temple, which was seconded by
Councilman Cormack and passed by unanimous vote.
It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed
by unanimous vote to "endorse Councilman Tom Jackson of Huntington Park, as
Downey's representative on the Los Angeles County Local Agency Foundation
Commission.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:37 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned to 5:45 p.m., February 25, 1986, in the Council
Chamber of Downey City Hall.
Robert L. and, Cit�_Treasurer
Bobavila, Mayor
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