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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-07-22-86-Regular Meetingn SUBJECT MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JULY 22, 1986 E OF MINUTE ACTIONS Presentation by Auto Club to Det. Michael R. Connely of Scholarship to Delinquency Control Institute at U.S.C. Commendation to Jacob Lasley for saving the life of his younger brother, Nicholas Lot Cleaning Assessments ACTION Affirmed Res. #4778, Ord. Annexation into Ltg. Maint. Dist. AD 121 (Annex. 86/09, Meldar Av, bet. Gallatin Rd. & Vista Del Rio Adopted Res. #4779, Ord. Annexation into Ltg. Maint. Dist. AD 121 (Annex. 86/10, Barlin Av. bet. Golden Av. & Gardendale St.) Adopted Removal of Items from Consent Calendar Minutes. Spec. (Reorganization) Mtg., July 1, 1986; Adj. Reg. Mtg., July 8, 1986; & Reg. Mtg., July 8, 1986 Approved Rejection of Legal Claim: Ref. #805, Jennifer Woodbury CC #SS-403, Orange St. - Paramount B1./Gneiss Av.: Extra work & accept improvements CC #530, Civic Center Site Imprvmts., Phase II: Assess liquidated damages & accept improvements CC #541, Water Mains - Century Fwy. Corridor, Bellflower B1. to Downey Av.: Award to Valverde Appeal, Gen. Plan Amndmt. #86-2 & Zone Change #229, 9220 & 9204 Florence Av. Rejected Approved Approved Approved PAGE NO. 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 Hearing set for 9/23 per applicant's request 3 Code Amendment re Subdivision Regulations Hearing set for 8/26 3 Metropolitan Coop. Library System Adv. Bd.: Apptmt, of Paul McCance for 2-yr. term, 7/1/86 to 6/30/87 Approved 3 Citizens Health & Environmental Sanitation Comm.: Reapptmt. of Faith & Scott Temple, Dist. 2 Approved 3 Water Facilities Corp: Reapptmt. of Arthur L. Wood, Dist. 2 Approved 3 Community Access Citizens Adv. Comm.: Reapptmt. of John Kennedy, Dist. 2 Approved 3 Traffic Comm.: Apptmt. of Pat Gregorio, Dist. 2 Approved 3 Res. #4780, Apprvg. final Subdiv. Map of Tract Map #44047 Apprvg. Agmt. w/Subdivider & Accept Letter of Credit in Lieu of Surety Bonds (9714 Cedartre �d. at Serapis Av.) Adopted 3 Res. #4781, Class Specs & Salary Ranges for Rec. Coordinator, Communications Sprvsr. & Transit Driver/Dispatcher, & adjusting salary range for Sr. Citizen Transit Coordinator Adopted 3 Page 1 of 3 COUNCIL MINUTES, JULY 22, 1986 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Res. #4782, Service Charge for Release of Impounded Vehicles Adopted 3 Res. #4783, Apptmt. of Pat Gregorio to Parking Place Comm., Dist. 2 Adopted 3 Res. #4784, Apptmt. of John P. Buffa to Planning Comm., Dist. 2 Adopted 3 Cn. Paul presented Certificates of Appointment to Dist 2 appointees 3 Ord. re Satellite Dish Antennas Introduced 4 Ord. 831, re Zone Change #228 (DePalma St. & Paramount Bl.) Adopted 4 Res. #4785, Calling for Formation of Project Area Comm. for Amendment #4 to Downey Redevmt. Proj. Adoptd 4 Appoint Cn. Paul as temporary Chairman of PAC Approved 4 Suspension of Traffic Signal Operation at Clark Av./Adoree St. during Clark Av. bridge const. & direct Caltrans to replace signal upon completion of bridge for incl. this item in bid documents & direct City staff undertake study of necessity for signal replacement on compl. of bridge Approved 5 Res. #4786, Adjusting the Salary Level of City Manager Adopted 5 CC #SS-394, Citywide Chip & Slurry Seal for FY 1986-87: Appropriation & award to Roy Allen Approved 5 City Design Review Bd./Board of Bldg. Appeals To be on next Agenda 5 New Capital Outlay Budget for 1986-87 with the exception of the computer system Approved 5 1986-87 Capital Projects Approved 5 Req. of Consolidated Disposal Service, Inc., for Commercial Refuse Disposal Transfer from T. D. Hamlin & set condition if transfer approved that consolidated would enter into agmt. w/City for control of waste system Approved 6 Corres, from Dept. Water & Power of City L.A. re acceptable uses for ppty. under transmission lines: Receive & file & that ad be placed in Communicator & direct staff to help Council work w/people directly affected Approved 6 Cash Contract for Firestone B1. Demonstration Proj.'s Phase 2 - La Reina Mini Park: Award to Damon Const. & appropriation Approved 7 Cn. Paul re having terms of appointees corres- pond with terms of Council Members 7 Cn. Paul re recognizing outgoing appointees with a plaque 7 Cn. Paul re placing Ord. on next Agenda for Cn. Paul to work regulation of street vendors with City Atty. 7 Page 2 of 3 COUNCIL MINUTES, JULY 22, 1986 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT Cn. Paul re empty space in City Hall for Dist. 2 Council portrait Cn. Cormack re status of location for placing banner across major street in Downey Cn. Cormack re status of Resolution opposing Pornography Cn. Cormack re status of wall along Dept. Water & Power property adjacent to Rio Hondo Channel Mayor Pro Tem Boggs re monthly charge by telephone company for push button service Mayor Santangelo re non-compliance of Ordinance requiring opaque glass on newspaper racks containing. pornographic material Mr. Ralph re status of left -turn bay for west- bound traffic on Firestone at Woodruff Meeting adjourned to 6:30 p.m., August 12, 1986 Meeting adjourned in memory of Jason R. Geddes, 15 mo. old victim of vehicle accident in driveway ACTION Staff to bring back info next meeting To be on next Agenda Staff to report back PAGE NO. 6 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 Page 3 of 3 �cdk2 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY JULY 22, 1986 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:54 p.m., July 22, 1986, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor James S. Santangelo presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: James S. Santangelo Mayor Diane P. Boggs Mayor Pro Tem Robert G. Cormack Randall R. Barb Roy L. Paul ALSO PRESENT: Don Davis, City Manager Carl K. Newton, City Attorney Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer James R. Cutts, Director of Community Development James R. Jarrett, Director of Community Services William F. Martin, Police Chief Lee Powell, Director of Administrative Services William A. Ralph, Director of Public Works Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer Victoria Jenkins, Librarian John Wager, Redevelopment Manager Lyle Wilkinson, Battalion Chief Ronald Yoshiki, City Planner Scot Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary INVOCATION AND FLAG SALUTE The Invocation was delivered by Monsignor John M. Young. The Flag Salute was led by Councilman Cormack. PRESENTATIONS Mr. Jerry Julian, 2707 East Chestnut, Orange, Manager of the Automobile Club of Downey, presented to Detective Michael R. Connely a scholarship to the Delinquency Control Institute at the University of Southern California. Assisted by Chief Wilkinson, Mayor Santangelo presented a Commendation to Jacob Lasley for saving the life of his younger brother, Nicholas. HEARINGS Mayor Santangelo opened the hearing on Lot Cleaning Assessments. He in- quired if the City Clerk had the Proof of Publication, and the response was yes. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Boggs, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and so ordered to receive and file the Proof. Mayor Santangelo asked if the City Clerk had received any written protests, and the response was no. There being no one present to speak in protest, it was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Boggs, and so ordered to close the hearing. It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Boggs, and passed by unanimous vote to deny any protests and affirm the assessments on properties that have been cleaned by the City during the 1985-86 Fiscal Year. Mayor Santangelo opened the hearing on Lighting District Annexation 86/09, Meldar Avenue between Gallatin Road and Vista Del Rosa, which was continued from the regular meeting of July 8, 1986. Mr. Ralph stated that since the last meeting, staff held an informal meet- ing with as many owners as possible, and it was learned there were six people on the block opposed to lighting. At this point there is a vast majority of people in favor, and he asked the Council to direct staff to proceed with the project. Council Minutes 7/22/86 -1- �3 Mayor Santangelo asked if the City Clerk had received any correspondence, and the response was no. There being no one present to speak in protest, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Boggs, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and so ordered to close the hearing. RESOLUTION NO. 4778 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING ANNEXATION OF A CERTAIN AREA 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 (ANNEXATION 86/09 - MELDAR AVENUE BETWEEN GALLATIN ROAD AND VISTA DEL RIO) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Boggs, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further reading and to adopt. Mayor Santangelo opened the hearing on Lighting District Annexation 86/10, Barlin Avenue between Golden Avenue and Gardendale Street. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Affidavit of Posting of Notice and Proof of Publication, and the response was yes. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Boggs, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and so ordered to receive and file the Affidavit and Proof. Mayor Santangelo asked 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 Mayor Pro Tem Boggs, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and so ordred to close the hearing. RESOLUTION NO. 4779 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ORDERING ANNEXATION OF A CERTAIN AREA INTO LIGHTING MAINTNANCE 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 (ANNEXATION 86/10 - BARLIN AVENUE BETWEEN GOLDEN AVENUE AND GARDENDALE STREET) The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Paul, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further read- ing and to adopt. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Items not on Agenda: None CONSENT CALENDAR Agenda Item VIII-A-1, Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting, June 19, 1986, was removed from the Agenda to be included on the Agenda of August 12, 1986. Agenda Items VIII-B-1, Correspondence from Department of Water & Power; and VIII-F-4, Bid Report on Firestone Demonstration Project, were removed at the request of Mayor Pro Tem Boggs. It was moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by the following vote to approve the Consent Calendar: Minutes: Special (Reorganization) Meeting, July 1, 1986; Adjourned Regular Meeting, July 8, 1986; and Regular Meeting, July 8, 1986. Rejection of Legal Claim: Ref. No. 805, Jennifer Woodbury. Cash Contract No. SS-403, Orange Street - Paramount Boulevard/Gneiss Avenue: Extra work in the amount of $915.50; accept improvements construc- ted; and accept maintenance responsibility (Account No. 26-16403). Cash Contract No. 530, Civic Center Site Improvements - Phase II: Assess liquidated damages in the amount of $600; accept improvements constructed; and accept maintenance responsibility. Council Minutes 7/22/86 -2- Eoco�i- Cash Contract No. 541, Water Mains - Century Freeway Corridor, Bellflower Boulevard to Downey Avenue: Award contract in the amount of $466,825 to Valverde Construction, Inc. Appeal to General Plan Amendment 86-2 and Zone Change Case No. 229, 9200 and 9204 Florence Avenue: Set hearing for 7:30 p.m., September 23, 1986, in Council Chamber of Downey City Hall, pursuant to applicant's request. Code Amendment regarding Subdivision Regulations: Set hearing for 7:30 p.m., August 26, 1986, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall. Metropolitan Cooperative Library System Advisory Board: Appointment of Paul McCance for a two-year term from July 1, 1986, to June 30, 1988. Citizens Health & Environmental Sanitation Committee: Reappointment of Faith Temple and Scott Temple for Council District Two. Water Facilities Corporation: Reappointment of Arthur L. Wood for Council District Two. Community Access Citizens Advisory Committee: Reappointment of John Kennedy for Council District Two. Traffic Committee: Appointment of Pat Gregorio for Council District Two. RESOLUTION NO. 4780 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT MAP NO. 44047 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDER AND ACCEPTANCE OF A LETTER OF CREDIT IN LIEU OF SURETY BONDS (9714 CEDARTREE ROAD AT SERAPIS AVENUE) RESOLUTION NO. 4781 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING CLASS SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGNATING SALARY RANGES FOR RECREATION COORDINATOR, COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR AND TRANSIT DRIVER/DISPATCHER, AND ADJUSTING THE SALARY RANGE FOR SENIOR CITIZEN TRANSIT COORDINATOR RESOLUTION NO. 4782 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING A SERVICE CHARGE FOR RELEASE OF IMPOUNDED VEHICLES RESOLUTION NO. 4783 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF PAT GREGORIO TO THE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION FROM COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. TWO RESOLUTION NO. 4784 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF JOHN P. BUFFA TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. TWO AYES: 5 Council Members: Boggs, Cormack, Barb, Paul, Santangelo Councilman Roy Paul presented Certificates of Appointment to the following appointees: John Buffa, Planning Commission; Mr. Pat Gregorio, Traffic Committee and Parking Place Commission; Mr. John Kennedy, Community Access Citizens Advisory Committee; and Mr. Arthur Wood, Water Advisory Board and Water Facilities Corporation. ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 9136.28 (f) OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH RELATE TO SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAS (CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE IX) Council Minutes 7/22/86 -3- The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Paul, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further read- ing and to adopt, t �yy!v ORDINANCE NO. 831 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY SECTION 9106.06 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 228) (DePalma Street and Paramount Boulevard) The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Boggs, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further reading and to adopt. RESOLUTIONS Formation of Project Area Committee for Amendment No. 4 to the Downey Redevelopment Plan Mayor Santangelo turned over the meeting to Mayor Pro Tem Boggs. Mr. Cutts explained the Preliminary Plan was approved by the Planning Commission and established the boundaries of the Project Amendment Area. It is requested the Council call on the community to establish a Project Area Committee, which should include residences, business people and existing commu- nity organizations located in the Project Area to form a Committee when a substantial number of low and moderate income families are to be displaced by a redevelopment project or an amendment. He mentioned the law is not precise in describing the PAC formation process, so staff has done more than might be necessary in preparing for formation of the Committee. Mr. Cutts said it is requested the Council authorize staff to send out public notices to all property owners in the old Project Area and proposed Amendment No. 4 Area, as well as posting notices throughout the old and new Areas of a meeting to be held August 7th, and ads will also be published. It is requested the Council appoint a City Council Member/Community Development Commissioner to preside as a temporary chairman at the meeting of August 7th. Composition of PAC would be members of community organizations, business owners and tenants, and residential owners and tenants. It was moved by Councilman Cormack and seconded by Councilman Barb to authorize staff to solicit members of PAC and appoint Councilman Paul as temporary chairman. The Council was advised by the City Attorney to act on the Resolution first. The motion and second were withdrawn. RESOLUTION NO. 4785 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CALLING FOR FORMATION OF A PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE FOR AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE DOWNEY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed by the following vote to waive further reading and to adopt. AYES: 4 Council Members: Boggs, Cormack, Barb, Paul ABSTAIN: 1 Council Member: Santangelo It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by the following vote to appoint Councilman Paul as temporary chairman of PAC. AYES: 4 Council Members: Boggs, Cormack, Barb, Paul ABSTAIN: 1 Council Member: Santangelo Mayor Santangelo resumed as Chairman of the meeting. Mr. Mick Sullivan, 11116 Rives Avenue, asked that notices be mailed to the business licensees and property owners, as was done in Project 4A and 4B. Mr. Cutts said the notices are not based on the business licenses but based on addresses, as well as the property owners. Council Minutes 7/22/86 -4- SLL(�:) It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Boggs, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by unanimous vote to authorize Suspension of the Traffic Signal Operation at Clark Avenue and Adoree Street during the Clark Avenue bridge construction; and direct Caltrans to replace the signal upon completion of the bridge construction for the purpose of including this item of construction in the bid documents and direct City staff to undertake the study of necessity for signal replacement upon completion of the bridge. (If the signal is found. to be unnecessary, it can be deleted from the contract.) RESOLUTION NO. 4786 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADJUSTING THE SALARY LEVEL OF THE CITY MANAGER The Resolution was read by title only. Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee, inquired regarding the current monthly and yearly rate and what the new salary will be. He was told the current salary is $6,000 per month, or $72,000 per year, and the Resolution would raise it to $6,600 per month, or $79,200 per year. It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further reading and to adopt. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed by unanimous vote to appropriate additional SB 300 funds in the amount of $30,000 for use on Cash Contract No. SS-394, Citywide Chip and Slurry Seal for Fiscal Year 1986-87, and award a unit price contract totaling $256,519 to Roy Allen Slurry Seal Incorporated of Laguna Hills. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Boggs and seconded by Councilman Cormack to receive and file the report on City Design Review Board/Board of Building Appeals. Mayor Pro Tem Boggs is conerned that some Design Review Members are passing onto the community their own personal tastes rather than the taste of a professional. It was asked that this matter come back to the Council the second meeting in August. Mr. Powell stated the New Capital Outlay Items for 1986-87 total $127,495 and they are not replacement items. It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Paul, and passed by unanimous vote to approve the new Capital Outlay Budget with the exception of the computer system. Mr. Henriksen narrated a slide presentation showing 1986-87 Capital Projects, which include streets and alleys in need of resurfacing, reconstruc- tion, and drainage, as well as landscaping and irrigation of islands. A video presentation was shown of a raiload crossing on Downey Avenue, which has been the subject of complaints by citizens and has subsequently been repaired, and also a crossing in the City of Arcadia showing the proposed type of installation to be constructed in Downey. Mr. Henriksen commented on the work that would have to be undertaken by the railroad to place the installation for a quieter, smoother ride over the tracks, and would require re-establishing and reinstalling the track on a new bed and closing of the intersection for a minimum of five hours. Mr. Ralph explained that due to the expense for rubberized installations, staff is only proposing two intersections be done in next year's budget. Responding to questions, he commented on proposed water main replacements at various locations, which he said are based on priority. It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Boggs, and passed by the following vote to approve Capital Projects for 1986-87. Council Minutes 7/22/86 -5- Councilwoman Boggs commented on the difference of equipment in the parks and indicated she will be taking a look at that and the future needs of the community in this area. She then asked about the sidewalk situation in the community since many are damaged and have been repaired with blacktop. Mr. Ralph estimated the funding is approximately two years away. AYES: 5 Council Members: Boggs, Cormack, Barb, Paul, Santangelo It was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Paul, and passed by unanimous vote to approve the request of Consolidated Disposal Service, Inc., for Commercial Refuse Disposal License Transfer from T. D. Hamlin Disposal, Inc., and to set a condition that if the transfer is approved, Consolidated would enter into an agreement with the City of Downey for control of the waste system. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Barb and seconded by Councilman Cormack to receive and file the Correspondence from the Department of Water and Power of the City of Los Angeles regarding acceptable uses for property under the trans- mission lines (see addition to motion). Mayor Pro Tem Boggs said the correspondence consists of two items, one from the Department of Water and Power which requests consideration of compatible uses for the property and suggesting three possibilities, while the other is a request from Mr. Diep asking that the case be referred back to the Planning Commission. She requested the Council respond to, this letter favorably and have it placed on a future agenda to reach a concensus as to what uses would be permitted on the property. Councilman Cormack feels the people in the area should be approached regarding their opinion on use of the property since they are the ones who will be affected, and he suggested staff work on this, one district at a time. Mayor Santangelo mentioned an article could be placed in the Communicator informing people the City is looking at this problem and would like them to respond. It was moved by Councilman Cormack and seconded by Councilman Barb to amend the previous motion by adding that an ad be placed in the Communicator and direct staff to help Council work with the people that are directly affected. An amended motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Boggs, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed by unanimous vote to split the motions and have the second letter answered separately. The original motion with the addition was then passed by unanimous vote. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Boggs and seconded by Councilman Cormack to grant permission to file a conditional use permit as requested by the applicant and refer this matter back to the Planning Commission for consideration. Mr. Newton stated this request would have to be treated as a new applica- tion for a permissive conditional use permit because the previous action taken by the Council on the same matter was final and conclusive. Under the Code, that matter cannot be renewed --it would be a new application involving the same subject matter. He mentioned the Code does limit to a one-year period the filing of a new proceeding involving the same subject matter, so the Planning Commission would have to approve the filing and consideraton of that matter if less than the one year -period. Councilman Cormack said based on the request of people that live in the community, he is opposed to letting the farming continue. Mayor Pro Tem Boggs mentioned there are similar properties in other areas being used to generate income for the Department of Water and Power, and she feels the use would be compatible to the property. Discussion followed. AYES: 2 Council Members: Boggs, Santangelo NOES: 3 Council Members: Cormack, Barb, Paul Council Minutes 7/22/86 -6- 1�>c,68 Failed. Cash Contract for the Firestone Boulevard Demonstration Project's Phase 2: La Reina Mini Park Mayor Pro Tem Boggs said she requested this be removed from the Consent Calendar so that staff can make a presentation for the benefit of the public. Mr. Cutts explained this is the second phase of a demonstration project, which is revitalization of the commercial area on the south side of Firestone Boulevard between LaReina and Downey Avenues. Remodeling of the facades has been completed, and he commented on the second phase of the project, which will consist of public improvements that hopefully will improve the downtown area by creating a passive park area. Only one company has submitted a bid. — It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Boggs, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed by the following vote to award a contract for $228,594 to Damon Construc- tion Company to construct the Demonstration Project's public improvements phase; and appropriate $35,500 of Block Grant moneys. Mayor Santangelo expressed disappointment that his suggestion of imposing a monthly fee for each tenant to participate in laundering the awnings was taken out of the agreement. He feels that unless the awnings are maintained they will become an eyesore, and he asked that staff work on this to make it happen. Mr. Cutts mentioned there is a maintenance clause included in the Owner Participation Agreement signed with the owners, which will hopefully take care of this issue. Mayor Santangelo requested Mr. Cutts attempt to renegotiate as he has Suggested. AYES: 5 Council Members: Boggs, Cormack, Barb, Paul, Santangelo OTHER BUSINESS - Staff Members None OTHER BUSINESS - City Council Councilman Paul noted the terms of boards and commissions overlap the terms of the Council Members, and he asked the Council do what is necessary to have the terms of appointees correspond with the terms of the Council. Councilman Paul proposed recognizing outgoing appointees with a plaque, which is something they can be proud of to show that they have volunteered and served their community. Councilman Paul requested an Ordinance be placed on the next Agenda con- cerning regulation of street vendors and would like to make some suggestions to resolve problems that would be beneficial to everyone. He has been studying the Ordinance and feels there might be ways to alleviate the cost of current litigation, and asked if this would be appropriate. Mr. Newton said the litigation has been concluded at the trial court level, and the City prevailed. The preliminary injunction was denied, and the time for appeal is still running. There were no objections of the Council. Councilman Paul was asked to work with Mr. Newton. Councilman Paul noted the empty space in City Hall for the District Two Council portrait and mentioned he has received some renderings drawn by ages five years to 47 that he will make available to show the community is interested in what takes place. Responding to Councilman Cormack's inquiry regarding status of finding a location for the banner to be placed across a major street in Downey, Mr. Davis said staff will be coming back to Council shortly with information regarding placement of a banner across Firestone Boulevard. At this time approval commit- ments have been obtained from property owners for placement of standards, and Engineering is developing information and cost estimates, which should come back to Council the first meeting in August. Council Minutes 7/22/86 -7- �ccvq Also in response to an inquiry of Councilman Cormack regarding status of a Resolution opposing Pornography, Mr. Yotsuya said staff has been in contact with a number of cities in an effort to obtain sample ordinances or resolutions but has been unsuccessful in this regard. Staff will be preparing a document from scratch and place it on the next Council Agenda. In response to Councilman Cormack°s request for status of a wall along Department of Water & Power property adjacent to the Rio Hondo .Channel, Mr. Ralph said staff has discussed this with the City Attorney and there is no way to require a wall of a specific owner. The Department of Water & Power has been contacted, and they refuse to construct a wall. i d86 Mayor Pro Tem Boggs mentioned the reason she recently abstained on the pornography issue was because the Pelie-e Report had not been released. The Report has now been released and she will order a copy and make it available for viewing. Mayor Pro Tem Boggs requested staff check and report back on whether the telephone company sells push button telephones but will not allow the customer to use them unless he pays a $1.00 monthly service charge. Mayor Santangelo expressed disappointment that the Council passed an Ordinance requiring opaque glass on newspaper racks containing pornographic material and he is still seeing racks that are not properly covered exposing the contents to full view. He requested a report back at the next meeting informing the Council why the Ordinance cannot be enforced. Mayor Santangelo requested staff to come back with recommendations regard- ing placement of forms at City Hall labeled "Talk to Your Council Person" for people to use in relating comments or criticism to the Council. There were no objections. Mr. Ralph reported on status of the request for a left -turn bay for westbound traffic on Firestone Boulevard at Woodruff Avenue by saying staff has received verbal approval from Caltrans, and the two property owners have also - verbally agreed to pay sufficient funds to make up the difference in cost for a left -turn lane. When Councilman Cormack indicated the people are not comfor- table with the approximate cost, he said staff is trying to work that out. ADJOURNMENT: 9:42 p.m. The meeting was adjourned to 6:30 p.m., August 12, 1986, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall. The meeting was also adjourned in memory of Jason R. Geddes, 15 month old victim of a vehicle accident in the driveway of his home. Robert L. Sh4nd, itvClerk-Treasurer J mes`S. antange o ayor Council Minutes 7/22/86 -8-