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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-11-25-86-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY NOVEMBER 25, 1986 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Proclamation decl. week of November 23-29 as California Family Week 1 Joint Hearing w/Community Dev. Comm. on request for reimbursement of Public Improvements - 8255 Firestone B1. Cont'd, to next mtg. 1 Appl. for Massage Technician Permit of Kim Lien Denied; Resolution to Miller be prepared 2 J. Gonzalez re payment of attorney fees in case involving Mayor Santangelo 3 J. Gonzalez re presentation of letters for Agenda 3 Tony Dusich re violation of Roberts Rules of Order by previous speaker 3 Various speakers re citations for violations Ref. to staff for to Downey Municipal Code review of Ord. 3 Joyce Lawrence re timing of speakers under oral communications 4 Lennie Whittington re status of suggestion boxes req. by Mayor 4 Lennie Whittington suggested policy preventing staff members, department heads or any City employes from accepting gratuities from a company or individual 4 Speakers re Code violations 5 Minutes: Adj. Reg. Mtg., Nov. 10, 1986 Approved 5 Rejection of Legal Claims: #802 - Ward; #826 - DiLoreto/Howard; #828 - Tadros; #830 - Tucker Rejected 5 General Warrants #19721 - 25108 Approved 5 Downey Community Hospital Financial Reporting Received & filed 5 Public Works Employee Uniforms: Purchase & transfer of funds Approved 5 Chamber of Commerce Agreement for FY 1986-87, providing allocation in exch. f/various services Approved 5 Operating Agmt. w/Security Pacific Natl. Bank for Compensating Balance Prgrm.: Auth. City Mgr. to sign contingent on review & apprvl, by City Atty. Approved 5 Res. #4824, Amending procedure for reporting certain salaries to PERS Adopted 5 Res. #4825, Apprvg. Appl, for Grant Funds under Community Parklands Act of 1986 for Furman Park Renovation Adopted 5 Res. #4826, incorporating Definition of Retire- ment into Definition of Terms (Part II Personnel Manual) Adopted 5 Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL MINUTES, NOVEMBER 25, 1986 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT Ord. re Regulation of Vendors on Public Streets ACTION Introduced Ord. #839, decl. Moratorium on all Land Use or Zoning Approvals on Properties on Florence Av. bet. I-605 Fwy. & I-5 Fwy. pending establishment Adopted as urgency of a Specific Plan for Said Area for 90 days Possible Financing of Sidewalk Maint. Program: Direct staff to begin work on establishing assmt. Approved; to come back program so $100,000 per year would be available for hearing Const. of proposed Soundwall on Dollison Dr. Cn. Cormack inquiry re Resol. apprvg. Certs. of Participation Mayor Pro Tem Boggs re retention of Council Meeting tapes due to possible future litigation Mayor Pro Tem Boggs suggested helping Downey Thrift Shop relocate to new location Mayor Pro Tem Boggs re receipt of letter on Sign Ordinance Mayor Pro Tem Boggs re conduct at Council Meetings Mayor Santangelo extended best wishes for Thanksgiving Holiday Meeting adjourned to 6:30 p.m., Dec. 9, 1986 Meeting adj. in memory of Mr. Roy Graham, owner of Downey Auto Center for many years Staff auth. to continue working with City of Norwalk Ref, to City Manager PAGE NO. Letter will be sent to P.T.A. Pres. requesting their assistance 5 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 Page 2 of 2 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY NOVEMBER 25, 1986 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:35 p.m., November 25, 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 Mark Huebsch, Special Counsel 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 William A. Ralph, Director of Public Works Harald J. Henriksen, City Engineer Jake Wager, Redevelopment Manager Lowell Williams, Finance Manager Ronald Yoshiki, City Planner Scot Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary PRESENTATIONS Mayor Santangelo read a Proclamation declaring the week of November 23-29, 1986, as California Family Week. HEARINGS Mayor/Chairman Santangelo opened the joint hearing between the City Council and Community Development Commission on Request for Reimbursement of Public Improvements at 8255 Firestone Boulevard. He inquired if the City Clerk had the Proof of Publication, and the response was yes. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Boggs and seconded by Councilman Cormack to receive and file the Proof. Mr. Cutts reported this matter involves amendment to the original Disposi- tion & Development Agreement with Angelo Cardono of Cardono Square, Ltd., for reimbursement of public improvements consisting of curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements on Downey Avenue and Firestone Boulevard constructed in conjunction with a five -story office building on the subject property. Reimbursement can be made per the developer's request, but there must be findings that the improve- ments are of benefit to the project area or the immediate neighborhood. Mayor Santangelo asked if the City Clerk had received any correspondence on this matter, and the response was no. There being no one present to speak in favor, Mayor Santangelo asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition. Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee, questioned the City providing fire connection for a redevelopment project and paying for replacement of curbs, gutters, and sidewalks when other property owners pay their own improvements. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Boggs, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and so ordered to close the hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Boggs questioned the value of the original improvements and finished property value on this project and noted at the time of entering into the redevelopment process a certain income is expected to be generated from the Council Minutes 11/25/86 -1- IRS \2'A developed property, but on this project it will be at least $1 million short of the original amount. Mr. Mark Huebsch of Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth answered that if there is an obligation in the DDA there should be certain rights of enforcement depending on what the conduct of the parties has been. He does not believe it would be appropriate to discuss the possibility of litigation in connection with a specific matter at a public meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Boggs said it appears the City will have at least $10,000 a year shortfall in the original estimate of taxes to be generated from the property. Councilman Barb noted significant differences between the original agree- ment and the one now in force with regard to the City's investment, payback period, and size of the building and said the current agreement specifically removed the section requiring public improvements to be paid by the City. He asked if staff made Mr. Cardono aware, during the process of construction, that those public improvements were not included in the DDA. Mr. Cutts replied discussions were held with Mr. Cardono, and staff went out and looked at the proposed public improvements and said there was no need to upgrade them with regard to curb, gutter and sidewalks. He further responded to questions regarding staff's review of the drawings and permits. Mayor Santangelo hopes in the future that if the City is looking to a payback and expectation of property value based on building permits, which is not accurate, that there be language for remedy if anyone falls short of the City's expectations. It was moved by Councilman Barb and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Boggs to deny any changes in the Disposition and Development Agreement. Mayor Santangelo asked Mr. Cardono if he was told he did not have to make the improvements and that the City would not bear the costs. Mr. Angelo Cardono, 11114 New Street, replied it has always been his under- standing the agreement was that the land and improvements would be worth $5 million, and under the second agreement in effect no one has questioned that the land and improvements would be worth $5 million. He pointed out that more than $1 million will be spent on the interior of the building, the shell of the building is $2.5 as far as the building permits are concerned; and the total improvements from the general contractor are near $3 million. Mr. Cardono said it has been his understanding he would be reimbursed for public improvements, and discussions have been held on this matter, including moving the trees on Downey Avenue from curbside to the property line of the site. He responded to further comments of Commissioner Barb. It was moved by Councilman Barb to continue this matter to the next meeting, and he asked for an exact copy of sections from the original agreement dealing with public improvements so that he can compare with the current agreement. The motion was seconded by Councilman Paul and passed by the following vote: AYES: 4 Council Members: Boggs, Cormack, Barb, Paul NOES: 1 Council Member: Santangelo Mayor Santangelo opened the hearing to determine whether the Application for Massage Technician Permit of Kim Lien Miller should be allowed. He asked the Police Chief to take over the hearing and present the case to the Council. Chief Martin reported on Kim Miller's application for massage permit and of the subsequent investigation conducted by the Police Department, which included a criminal history search. Investigation revealed the applicant had been arrested for prostitution in Long Beach in 1984 and that the case had been dis- posed of by plea bargain. Chief Martin explained the Code rquires him to issue a permit to people he finds to be of good moral character, and after reviewing the investigation report he denied the applicant's permit. Her attorney has appealed that decision. Council Minutes 11/25/86 -2- Mr. Steven Herbert, 117 East 8th Street, Suite 310, Long Beach, Kim Miller's attorney, said he was her attorney in the criminal proceeding and con- curred the matter was disposed of through plea bargain. He commented on the court hearing and said his client denied being at the place of business at the time the officers were there. The jurors could not reach a verdict and the case came back for retrial. It was a financial decision on the part of Ms. Miller to render a plea for the second count of giving a massage without a license, which is a violation of the Long Beach Municipal Code. Mr. Herbert pointed out that Ms. Miller is an American citizen from Viet Nam, is married, and has two children. He commented on her previous operation of a massage business from 1977 through 1981, which she sold and remained on as a receptionist until 1984, but noted that since this occurance she has been unable to operate a business. Ms. Miller has had no record of any type other than this incident, she was not convicted of prostitution, and denies committing any such act. Mr. Herbert feels she should be granted the license and allowed to operate a legitimate business to support herself and her family. It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Paul, and passed by unanimous vote to close the hearing. It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Paul, and passed by the following vote to deny the appeal. Mr. Newton stated if the motion is approved, it would require the matter to be referred for preparation of a resolution setting forth findings by the Council. AYES: 5 Council Members: Boggs, Cormack, Barb, Paul, Santangelo ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Items not on Agenda Mr. John Gonzalez, 12350 Orizaba, addressed the Council about a question previously raised at the Community Development Commission meeting concerning the Council's approval to pay attorney fees in a legal matter involving Mayor Santangelo. Mr. Newton explained that there was an announcement following a closed session which stated the Council authorized payment of the defense for Council- man Santangelo, and it did not specify an attorney. The action taken was consistent with provisions of the Government Code. Mr. Gonzalez mentioned he had submitted two letters for the Council Meeting but that they were not placed on the Agenda, which he expressed opposition to. It was moved by Councilman Cormack and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Boggs to have Mr. Gonzalez removed from the Chamber. At 8:35 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Boggs, Councilman Cormack, and Councilman Barb left the meeting. They returned at 8:40 p.m. Mr. Tony Dusich, 7342 Coolgrove, questioned whether the previous speaker was in violation of Roberts Rules of Order and asked if it is possible to have someone removed when they take up everyone's valuable time. Mr. Santangelo said when he ran for office he vowed that no one would be treated with disrespect, no matter who they were and what they had to say. Mr. Jim Bolonga, 9627 Guatemala, explained for the past eight years, he has parked a travel trailer in his back yard behind the gates in his driveway and has been cited for blocking vehicular access to his garage. He feels it is un- constitutional and an infringement of his rights because of other inoperable vehicles that are parked in driveways. Mr. Bologna pointed out his vehicle is not stored and is used regularly for trips. He objected to parking vehicles in a rental space, which is subject to vandalism and other damage, as well as a financial burden to people on fixed incomes. He proposed that the Ordinance be reviewed and if something is not unsightly or causing a public nuisance it should be left alone. He further suggested something be done about properties that are becoming eyesores. Councilman Cormack said he has discussed the Ordinance with Council and staff members, who appear to be in agreement that it does not say exactly what it should say, and he requested enforcement on RV's be relaxed until this can be reviewed further. Council Minutes 11/25/86 -3- Mr. Davis was asked to bring back a report clarifying of language in the Ordinance. Councilman Barb urged caution in changing or rewriting an Ordinance so that the City cannot enforce it to prevent accumulation of stored, inoperative vehicles, trailers, or materials in the front of the house or garage or setback area that is visible from the street. He is concerned that the City deal speci- fically with property maintenance, abandoned vehicles, stored vehicles, or whatever detracts from the value of properties in the community. Mayor Santangelo would like to see a copy of Mr. Bologna's citation to coordinate with review of the Ordinance. Councilman Paul said in his district 75 percent of the driveways are very close to the sidewalk, and he concurred that the people he had talked to indi- cate their vehicles are on the road 90 percent of the time. People on fixed incomes cannot afford to store their vehicles. Mr. George Larman, 7315 Coolgrove, has received a letter about keeping trash cans in the driveway and said they have always been left in his driveway. Mayor Santangelo asked Mr. Larman for a copy of the letter. Ms. Mary Lopez, 7303 Coolgrove, indicated she received a citation for parking her car in the driveway and noted they have a short driveway. She does not park on the street because of the fast speed of the vehicles in the area. Kathy Burke, resident on Coolgrove Drive, has also received a citation for a trailer parked in the driveway, and said the driveway is very short and there is no where else to park the trailer. Dr. Robert J. Shroeder, 9738 Tecum Road, said he has a mini mgtorhome parked in his long driveway behind the front of his house and feels he is being discriminated against for a vehicle that is properly licensed and movable. He concurred with review of the Ordinance. Mrs. Joyce Lawrence, 9627 Cheddar, requested that the five minute limit for each speaker under oral communications commence after the person has given his name and address. Mayor Santangelo said there is a timer in the Chamber, and from now on no one should bring an alarm clock, time clock or bell for this purpose. Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee, inquired regarding status of Mayor Santangelo's request for suggestion boxes to be placed in various City offices. Mayor Santangelo responded that he has been informed that staff is involved with 30th anniversary activities but the suggestion boxes are being prepared and will only be placed in City Hall. Noting the approaching holiday season, Mr. Whittington suggested a Council policy preventing staff members, department heads, or any City employees from accepting any type of gratuity from a company or individual. Mr. Bologna inquired about the warnings that have been issued for removal of vehicles by January 1st. Mayor Santangelo asked staff to hold back on enforcement until the Council has had an opportunity to review the Ordinance. Councilman Barb commented on cases where the Code could be ambiguous and other instances where a violation exists and should be enforced. He questioned holding all Code enforcement in abeyance. Mayor Santangelo clarified that it was the intent that council will be taking another look at the Ordinance involving citing of recreational vehicles that are parked in the driveway and are movable and used. He pointed out this does not include violations for parking and protruding into the sidewalk area or the public's right-of-way. Mr. Cutts was asked to meet with people present in the audience concerning the warnings they have received. Council Minutes 11/25/86 -4- Councilman Cormack requested a recess to meet with people present in his district. Mr. Rudy Machado, 9206 Stoakes Street, cited problems with people not moving their vehicles on street sweeping day, stored vehicles in driveways, and trash cans in front of homes. He asked about signs being posted on the street and was told to meet with the Director of Public Works. Mr. George Lorman, 7315 Coolgrove, noted the absence of sidewalks on Dos Rios and the "island" and the citations issued for people parking on sidewalks. Mr. Al Wantuk, 7240 Grandeur, Bell Gardens, questioned whether people are parking partially in the sidewalk, the walkway along the curb, or blocking the sidewalk. Mayor Santangelo declared a recess from 9:10 p.m. to 9:25 p.m. The meet- ing resumed with all Council Members present. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Boggs, seconded by Councilman Cormack, and passed by the following vote to approve the Consent Calendar: Minutes: Adjourned Regular Meeting, November 10, 1986. Rejection of Legal Claims: Ref. #802, Frank Ward; Ref. 1826, Joseph DiLoreto/Alvin Howard; Ref. #828, John Tadros; and Ref. 1830, Alveretta Tucker. General Warrants: #19721 - 25108, $1,166,903.47. Downey Community Hospital Financial Reporting: Receive and file. Public Works Employee Uniforms: Authorize the purchase of lined wind - breakers and matching caps for all Public Works field personnel and that the jackets be orange for field workers and blue for field supervisors (foremen) and authorize the transfer of $850 from the unappropriated reserve to Account #10-4-3110.0660. Chamber of Commerce Agreement for Fiscal Year 1986-87: Enter into Agree- ment providing for allocation of $20,000 in exchange for various services. Operating Agreement with Security Pacific National Bank for Compensating Balance Program: Authorize City Manager to sign agreement, contingent upon review and approval of the City Attorney. RESOLUTION NO. 4824 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE PROCEDURE FOR REPORTING CERTAIN SALARIES TO THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM RESOLUTION NO. 4825 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE COMMUNITY PARKLANDS ACT OF 1986 FOR FURMAN PARK RENOVATION RESOLUTION NO. 4826 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY INCORPORATING A DEFINITION OF RETIREMENT INTO THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT ENTITLED DEFINITION OF TERMS (PART II OF THE PERSONNEL MANUAL) AYES: 5 Council Members: Boggs, Cormack, Barb, Paul, Santangelo ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF VENDORS ON PUBLIC STREETS Council Minutes 11/25/86 -5- The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Paul, and passed by the following vote to waive further reading and to introduce. Mayor Pro Tem Boggs mentioned receiving a call from the President of the P.T.A. expressing the feeling that many of the drivers of ice cream trucks had past histories of child molestation and other crimes and requested adding to the Ordinance some means of screening drivers who would be approaching children. An amended motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Boggs and seconded by Council- man Cormack to send the Ordinance back to staff for including a clause providing for the screening of drivers. Councilman Paul said this issue was well researched, and correspondence has been received from the P.T.A. and the National P.T.A. He is behind the concept but this would be sidestepping the issue of a vending ordinance. Mr. Newton mentioned this may be regulated in the Business License Ordi- nance but that the proposed Ordinance involves regulation of public streets and any activites that go on there. He could research whether it is possible to implement a screening process regulation mentioned as an amendment to the City's Business License Ordinance but not in the way of modification to the proposed Ordinance. The amended motion and second were withdrawn. Mayor Pro Tem Boggs requested Mr. Newton to proceed with research for implementing a screening process. AYES: 3 Council Members: Cormack, Paul, Santangelo NOES: 2 Council Members: Boggs, Barb ORDINANCE NO. 839 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING A MORATORIUM ON ALL LAND USE OR ZONING APPROVALS INCLUDING THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS, LICENSES AND VARIANCES ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF —_ DOWNEY LOCATED ALONG FLORENCE AVENUE BETWEEN THE I-605 FREEWAY AND I-5 FREEWAY, PENDING ESTABLISHMENTS BY THE CITY OF A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR SAID AREA; SAID ORDINANCE TO BE ADOPTED AS AN URGENCY ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 511 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CHARTER AND SECTION 65858 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE Councilman Barb said he has discussd with the property owner the fact that this is a 120-day moratorium only and temporary in nature. The Ordinance was read in its entirety. It was moved by Councilman Cormack and seconded by Councilman Barb to adopt. Councilman Paul inquired about the condition involving the finding of deficient fire flow level to the area, and Chief Irwin concurred with this finding, who noted there is not enough water to meet the fire flow requirements. Councilman Barb stated the property owner has no objection to the mora- torium and would like to be involved in discussions on this matter. Mr. Dwayne Walters, representing Lucky Stores and Gemco, 6565 Knott Avenue, Buena Park, said he was not consulted of the findings of the Ordinance and it would create a tremendous hardship to dispose of the lease on the Gemco property that goes for another 25 years. He noted Target Stores is interested in the site, and an ordinance would place a cloud on the title. Mr. Walters requested being able to sit down and work with the City on this matter. He was asked if it would satisfy the needs of Gemco to have a buyer that would give fair market value for the leasehold interest, and he replied yes. Mr. Cutts noted he has been contacted by several parties interested in the property, and the types of uses proposed would be consistent with current zoning. He commented on the area involved and mentioned there are situations of concern with regard to land uses in the area which staff feels necessitate the need for further study, as well as the on -and -off ramps of the Santa Ana and 605 Freeways that create congestion with traffic circulation. Council Minutes 11/25/86 -6- v�L It was moved by Councilman Paul to amend the Ordinance by changing the number of days in Section 3, Page 2, from 120 days to 90 days. Mayor Santangelo commented in opposition to the Ordinance, particularly when Mr. Walters has expressed a willingness to meet with staff and work toward proper development of the location. Roll call vote on the amendment: AYES: 4 Council Members: Boggs; Cormack, Barb, Paul NOES: 1 Council Member: Santangelo Roll call vote on adoption of the Ordinance as amended: AYES: 4 Council Members: Boggs, Cormack, Barb, Paul NOES: 1 Council Member: Santangelo RESOLUTIONS: None ADMIINISTRATIVE REPORTS Possible Financing of Sidewalk Maintenance Program Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee, said the recommendation mentions an assessment of $3.50 a year per residence and $9.50 a year for a medium size business but does not mention large businesses. He indicated that Proposition 62, the Taxation Limitation Measure, was recently passed two -to -one by the voters in Dowmey, and the people voted overwhelmingly that they do not want their taxes raised by any special assessments. Mr. Whittington read from his tax bill the special assessments levied for the City of Downey totaling $65.14. He paid to have his sidewalks and driveway installed and questioned why busi- nesses cannot do the same. He requested the Council to consider alternatives to proposing additional assessments. The Council voted as follows to approve directing staff to begin work on establishing an assessment program so that $100,000 per year could be made available for an ongoing sidewalk maintenance program. AYES: 3 Council Members: Boggs, Cormack, Barb, NOES: 2 Council Members: Paul, Santangelo Mayor Santangelo explained the approval was for a study to come back for the purpose of public hearings on the assessment. OTHER BUSINESS - Staff Members Mr. Ralph mentioned since the last meeting, bids have been received for engineering work by the city of Norwalk on Construction of a proposed Soundwall on Dollison Drive. Staff has reviewed the capabilities of the consultant and received from the consultant an estimate of what Downey's fair share of the cost would be, as well as additional costs, which is in the vicinity of $20,000. He noted the savings that would result in working with the City of Norwalk on this matter and requested Council instruction on whether it would be in favor of staff proceeding with obtaining information based on entering into an agreement with Norwalk for the engineering and preparation of plans and specifications for the construction. There were no objections of the Council. OTHER BUSINESS - City Council Councilman Cormack inquired regarding status of the Resolution approving Certificates of Participation. Mr. Davis will look into it. Mayor Pro Tem Boggs requested retention Council Meeting tapes due to the probability that some of the tapes will be subpoenaed as evidence in future litigation. She requested assurance the tapes would be available in that event. Mr. Shand explained the tapes are retained in accordance with a Council Resolution on file, and to dispose of tapes after the limitation would require clearance from the City Council. Council Minutes 11/25/86 -7- \33 Mayor Pro Tem Boggs suggested helping the Downey Thrift Shop relocate to a new location since it is losing its current lease and its services are needed in the community. Mayor Santangelo has requested a response be sent to the P.T.A. President, with Council concurrence, that the Council would go to the School Board and ask them to help with this matter. There were no objections. Councilman Paul questioned whether there is some space available at the Apollo Center for allowing the Thrift Shop to locate for a period of time without cost if they are providing total volunteer services in helping citizens with a problem. Councilman Cormack suggested finding another organization the Thrift Shop might join in its location. Mr. Davis said staff will continue to be in contact with the Thrift Shop. Mayor Pro Tem Boggs acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mr. Brazelton regarding the Sign Ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Boggs spoke regarding conduct at Council Meetings and indi- cated she does not intend to sit and listen to either her or her peers being maligned by one person in the community who does not obey the Government Code in the manner of conduct before the City Council. She suggested a written communi- cation be sent explaining the Government Code does not allow the public to disrupt the progress or process of Council Meetings. Mayor Santangelo said he has indicated earlier that he will not entertain comments against the staff of Council and will follow that policy from now on. Mayor Pro Tem Boggs voiced opposition to having a video camera used during the time the objectionable conduct is occurring. Mayor Santangelo wished everyone the best for the coming Thanksgiving Holiday. ADJOURNMENT: 10:12 p.m. The meeting was adjourned to 6:30 p.m., December 9, 1986, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall. The meeting was also adjourned in memory of Mr. Roy Graham, owner of Downey Auto Center for many years. Robert&ZZ'4� L. Shant, City C k-Treasurer ames Santangelo, Mayor Council Minutes 11/25/86 -8-