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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-10-26-86-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY OCTOBER 26, 1986 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS C11R.1FfT Proclamation commending Exchange Club for implementing program of "One Nation Under God" Proclamation designating Nov. 6, 1986, as Day of Spiritual Rededication in Downey Ord. re Zone Change #232 - 12808 Woodruff Av. Removal of Items from Consent Calendar Minutes: Adj. Reg. Mtg., Oct. 14, 1986; & Reg. Mtg., Oct. 14, 1986 Legal Claims for Rejection: #807, Contreras; #818, Jones; & #811, L.A. County General Warrants: #18831 - 19248 Appeal, Denial of Massage Permit Christmas Parade Permit Appl. for Dec. 7, 1986 Downey Citizens Charter Review Comm.: Apptmt. of Pat Gomez for Dist. 2 Res. #4817, in Support of Prop. J - Jail Bond Measure on Nov. 4, 1986 Ballot ACTION Introduced Approved Rejected Approved Hrg. set for 11/10 Approved Approved Adopted Res. #4818, Apprvg. Apptmt. of Mayor Santangelo as Delegate & Cn. Paul as Alt. Delegate to City Selection Comm. of So. Calif. Rapid Transit Dist. Adopted PAGE NO. 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 r; Res. #4819, Apprvg. Apptmt. of Douglas Haydon as Dir. of Downey Civic Center Corp., Dist. 2 Adopted 2 Ord. #837 re Zone Change #231 (9100-9112 & 9220- 9330 Firestone B1. & 11229 & 11233 Woodruff Av.) Adopted 2 Certificates of Apptmt. to Pat Gomez, Downey Citizens Charter Review Comm. & Douglas Haydon of Downey Civic Center Corp. 3 Residential Refuse Rate Adjustment: New collec- tion rates for single family residences & multiple units & new formula for future adjstmts. Approved 3 Res. #4820, Apprvg. Participation Agmt. by & bet. Community Dev. Comm. & Robert & Frances Flynn; determining that const. of cert. public imprvmts. on or adj. to site is of benefit to redevelopmt. proj. & immediate neighborhood; determining there are no other reasonable means of financing said improvmts.; & auth. execution & delivery of Participation Agmt. Adopted 3 Res. apptg. Thomas White, Jr., to Personnel Advisory Bd., Dist. 2 Cont'd. to next mtg. 4 City Engr. re illumination of City Hall flag poles 4 Mayor Pro Tem Boggs re Roberts Rules of Order 4 Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL MINUTES, OCTOBER 28, 1986 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Mayor Pro Tem Boggs re Refurbishing Vacant Homes on Adoree St. in I-105 Fwy. Corridor ¢ Cn. Paul presented birthday cake to Cn. Cormack q Cn. Paul re Physical Fitness & Ultra -Light Patrol Programs appearing in publication for L.A. County Peace Officers Assn. q Mayor Santangelo re appearance on Meet the Mayor Program q Meeting adjourned to 6:30 p.m., Nov. 10, 1986, for closed session. At 7:30 p.m., Council will conduct its regular meeting (Nov. 11, 1986, is Veteran's Day Holiday) q Page 2 of 2 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY OCTOBER 28, 1986 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:50 p.m., 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 Ronald Irwin, Fire Chief James R. Jarrett, Director of Community Services William F. Martin, Police Chief Lee Powell, Director of Administrative Services Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer William Makshanoff, Building Official Ronald Yoshiki, City Planner Scot Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary INVOCATION AND FLAG SALUTE The Invocation was delivered by Robert Shand, City Clerk. The Flag Salute was led by Councilman Paul. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Santangelo presented to Mr. Gary George, member of the Downey Exchange Club, a Proclamation commending the Exchange Club for implementing a program of "One Nation Under God." Mayor Santangelo read a Proclamation designating November 6, 1986, as a Day of Spiritual Rededication in Downey. HEARINGS Mayor Santangelo opened the hearing on Zone Change Case No. 232, 12808 Woodruff Avenue. He inquired 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 Barb, and so ordered to receive and file the Proof. Mr. Cutts reported on the request to rezone property from R1-5000 to C-2 (General Commercial), which is developed with commercial buildings. Calvary Chapel is in the process of converting the larger building for use as a church, parochial school, and offices, and has also purchased the parcel on the south- west corner of the site for use as a book store. There was no correspondence received. There being no one present to speak in favor or in opposition, it was moved by Councilman Barb, seconded by Councilman Paul, and so ordered to close the hearing. ORDINANCE NO. 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. 232 Council Minutes 10/28/86 -1- Eli 4} The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by the following vote to waive further reading and to introduce. Mayor Santangelo stated for the record that he has talked to the City Attorney, who feels this property is sufficiently removed from his property on Woodruff to not have any effect. AYES: 5 Council Members: Boggs, Cormack, Barb, Paul, Santangelo ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Items not on Agenda: None CONSENT CALENDAR Agenda Item VIII-F-4, Assistance for Public Improvements - 11549 Downey Av., was removed at the request of Mayor Pro Tem Boggs. Agenda Item VIII-G-3, Resolution of Appointment to the Personnel Advisory Board, was removed at the request of Councilman Paul. It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Boggs, and passed by the following vote to approve the Consent Calendar: Minutes: Adjourned Regular Meeting of October 14, 1986; and Regular Meeting of October 14, 1986. Legal Claims for Rejection: Ref. #807, Antonio Contreras; Ref. #818, Esserelaine Jones; and Ref. #811, Los Angeles County. General Warrants: 118831 - 19248 - $1,761,377.93. Appeal from Denial of Massage Permit: Hearing set for 7:30 p.m., November 10, 1986, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall. Christmas Parade Permit Application for December 7, 1986. Downey Citizens Charter Review Committee: Appointment of Pat Gomez, for District Two. RESOLUTION NO. 4817 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION J - THE JAIL BOND MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 4, 1986 BALLOT RESOLUTION NO. 4818 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR JAMES S. SANTANGELO AS DELEGATE AND COUNCILMAN ROY L. PAUL AS ALTERNATE DELEGATE TO THE CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. 4819 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. DOUGLAS L. HAYDON AS A DIRECTOR OF THE DOWNEY CIVIC CENTER CORPORATION AYES: 5 Council Members: Boggs, Cormack, Barb, Paul, Santangelo ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO. 837 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. 231) (9100-9112 & 9220-9330 Firestone B1.; and 11229 & 11233 Woodruff Av.) Mayor Santangelo stated this property is close to his property, and he turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tem Boggs. Council Minutes 10/28/86 -2- The Ordinance 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 Mayor Santangelo resumed as Chairman of the meeting. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPOINTMENT Councilman Paul presented Certificates of Appointment to Pat Gomez of the Downey Citizens Charter Review Committee, and Douglas Haydon of the Downey Civic Center Corporation. RESOLUTIONS: None ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Mr. Henriksen mentioned there are minor changes to the material presented on Residential Refuse Rate Adjustment, Exhibit D, which outlines the new rates proposed for residential and multiple units. He noted that one of the major items in this year's increase, which has not been reflected or been a factor in the past, is the 549 percent increase in liability insurance from $51,352 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1985, to $333,253 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1986. The 27-cent per customer increase equates to $6.17 for single family residences and $5.32 for multiple units. Mayor Santangelo asked if there would be some possible insurance relief if Calsan were to join a consortium for other refuse collectors. Mr. Maury Adnoff, President of Calsan, Inc., 9821 Downey -Norwalk Road, Downey, replied he presently belongs to the California Disposal Association, which has eight chapters in the Southern California district, and he is also part of the National Solid Waste Association. He indicated there has been some discussion about starting an insurance company that would encompass most of the refuse haulers, but presently they are working on hazardous waste insurance because those carriers are having difficultly obtaining insurance. Mr. Adnoff then commented on his attempts to obtain insurance and noted his liability insurance will be expiring November 31st. During discussion, he also noted the early daily closing of landfills and the high charges imposed and said he is now using a landfill in Pomona. As soon as he learns something about an insurance consortium, he will pass the information on to the City. Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee, said he is not against the increase but mentioned the fact that trash pickup is billed to every citizen three months in advance, and he feels this should be considered. It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Barb, and passed by unanimous vote to approve the new refuse collection rates of $6.17 per month for single family residences, $5.32 per unit per month for multiple unit resi- dences, and the new formula for future adjustments in rates as noted. (Multiple units include up through six units per property. Large apartment units are handled by private commercial haulers and are not controlled by this contract.) ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION NO. 4820 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND ROBERT J. AND FRANCES E. FLYNN; DETERMINING THAT THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ON OR ADJACENT TO THE SITE IS OF BENEFIT TO REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND THE IMMEDIATE NEIGHBORHOOD IN WHICH THE PROJECT IS LOCATED; DETERMINING THAT THERE ARE NO OTHER REASONABLE MEANS OF FINANCING SAID IMPROVEMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF SAID PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Responding to a request for clarification, Mr. Cutts said the Resolution states the City Council approves of the Resolution adopted by the Community Development Commission. Council Minutes 10/28/86 -3- S\� (� The Resolution 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. At the request of Councilman Paul, the Resolution appointing Thomas White, Jr., to the Personnel Advisory Board, Dist. 2, was continued to the next meeting. OTHER BUSINESS - Staff Members Mr. Henriksen announced that lights have been obtained to illuminate the City Hall Flag poles. OTHER BUSINESS - City Council Mayor Pro Tem Boggs mentioned he has purchased a book entitled "Roberts Rules of Order," which she asked Councilman Cormack to autograph. Mayor Pro Tem Boggs then gave a brief update on Refurbishing Vacant Homes on Adoree Street in the I-105 Freeway Corridor, noting that she has met with staff persons from Caltrans and that this matter is now progressing. She also thanked City staff for its assistance. Councilman Paul presented a Birthday Cake to Councilman Cormack. Councilman Paul complimented Chief Martin on the recent Physical Fitness and Ultra -Light Patrol Programs that appeared in the publication for the Los Angeles County Peace Officers Association. Mayor Santangelo noted his appearance on the "Meet the Mayor Program" with Tom Fransden on Channel 9 and said video copies are available. ADJOURNMENT: 8:32 p.m. The meeting was adjourned to 6:30 p.m., November 10, 1986, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, for closed session. At 7:30 p.m., the Council will conduct its regular meeting (November 11, 1986, is Veteran's Day holiday). Robert L. Sian -, City CIlerk-Treasurer ',.ame S.lSantange , Mayor Council Minutes 10/28/86 -4-