HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-02-09-88-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
FEBRUARY 9, 1988
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Proclamation declaring February 7-13 as Child
Passenger Safety Awareness Week 1
Appointment of Frank Gasdia to L.A. County -Downey
Regional Public Recreation Area Authority 1
Res. #4971, Ltg. Dist. Annex. 88/01-Laureldale Av.
& Dempster Av. Adopted 1
Public Hrg. on Permit to Operate Taxicab-AM/PM Con't to 2/23 3
Public Hrg. on Appeal to CUP #252, 7862 Firestone
B1. (Appl. Maxon, Darwin, et al), establish
Motel in C-2 Zone Con't to 5/24 3
John Drayer re Moratorium on Motel in C-2 Zone 3
Cn. Cormack recognized Planning Commissioner
Barbara Hayden 3
Removal of Items from Consent Calendar 3
Minutes: Adj. Reg. Mtg., 1/26/88 & Reg. Mtg.,
1/26/88
Approved 3
CC #551, Apollo Neighborhood Center Electrical
Upgrade: Approve wk & accept improvements
Approved 3
CC #556, Tree Trimming, Citywide: Award Unit
price contract to Callahan Tree Trimming, Inc.
Approved 3
General Warrants #37135 & #37338-37727,
$2,431,910.42
Approved 3
Code Amendment re Motel Standards
Sets Hrg. 2/23 3
Res. #4972, Granting Appeal & Approving Zone
Variance #532, 7363 Stewart & Gray Rd.
Adopted 3
Res. #4973, Approving Final Subdivision Map of
Tract Map 45304 (9176-78 Cedartree Rd.)
Adopted 4
Res. #4974, Approving Final Subdivision Map of
Parcel Map No. 16749 (11510 Lakewood Bl.)
Adopted 4
Res. #4975, Approving Re -Appointment of Richard
Jennings to L.A. County -Downey Regional Public
Recreation Area Authority (Golf Course Auth.)
Adopted 4
Res. #4976, Designating Authorized Reps for
Earthquake Damage Reimbursement by FEMA to DCH
Adopted 4
Ordinance re Merger of Continental Cablevision
Introduced; Set Hrg.
w/American Cablesystems
2/23; & Approved Agmt. 5
Mtg. recessed 8:57 p.m. & reconvened at 9:11 p.m.
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Water Master Plan -authorize contract w/James
Montgomery cf Pasadena
Approved 5
46-ft bldg. setback adjacent to residentially
zoned properties & Loading spaces f/Commercial,
Industrial & Office Development
Rec'd & Filed 5
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COUNCIL MINUTES, FEBRUARY 9, 1988
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (Continued)
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Establishment of Local Appeals Bd. to consider
appeals to public accommodations by physically Mayor Boggs & Cn.
disabled persons Paul appointed 6
CC #552 - Ball Courts at Golden Park: Award
construction contract to Raymor Electric Co. Approved
Res. #4977, Adopt Class Specs & Designating Salary
Range f/Principal Water Techician Adopted
City Mgr. Davis req. Adj. Reg. Mtg. 4:00 p.m.,
3/8/88, personnel evaluation
Cn. Cormack re emergency preparedness mtg., Dist. 3,
7:00 p.m., 2/29/88 at Maude Price School
Cn. Paul re Advisory Vote relative to posting of
street signs for street sweeping
Cn. Santangelo re new bus benches would have
attached trash containers
Mayor Boggs re 1982 Legislative Act re gas bills Letter & Resol. 2/23
Mtg. adj. to 6:30 p.m., February 23, 1988
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
FEBRUARY 9, 1988
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:36 p.m.,
February 9, 1988, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Diane P.
Boggs presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Diane P. Boggs Mayor
Robert G. Cormack Mayor Pro Tem
Randall R. Barb
Roy L. Paul
James S. Santangelo
ALSO PRESENT: Don Davis, City Manager
Carl K. Newton, City Attorney
Jenny Young, City Clerk -Treasurer
James R. Cutts, Director of Community Development
Ronald Irwin, Fire Chief
Lee Powell, Director of Administrative Services
William A. Ralph, Director of Public Works
Pete Stone, Police Chief
Sylvia Garcia Binnall, Communications Specialist
Bonnie Kehoe, Recreation Division Manager
William McCulloch, Motor Officer
Ed Velasco, Housing Manager
Ronald Yoshiki, City Planner
Scot Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager
Joyce Baker, Executive Secretary
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Boggs read in full a Proclamation declaring the week of February 7-
13, 1988, as Child Passenger Safety Awareness Meek. There was no one present to
accept the Proclamation.
Mayor Boggs acknowledged the appointment of Mr. Frank Gasdia to the Los
Angeles County -Downey Regional Public Recreation Area Authority.
HEARINGS
Mayor Boggs OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING OF PROTESTS ON LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT A.D. 121, ANNEXATION 88/01 - LAURELDALE AVENUE AND DEMPSTER AVENUE.
City Clerk Young affirmed the Affidavit of Posting and Proof of Publication
and stated there were no written protests or objections filed.
Mayor Boggs called for those in the audience who wished to speak in protest
to the annexation. There were none.
It was moved by Council Member Cormack, seconded by Council Member
Santangelo, and unanimously carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 4971
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 88/01 - LAURELDALE AVENUE BETWEEN
GOLDEN STREET AND PRICHARD STREET) AND DEMPSTER AVENUE
BETWEEN GOLDEN STREET AND PRICHARD STREET
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member
Santangelo, seconded by Council Member Barb, and unanimously carried to waive
further reading and to adopt.
Mayor Boggs OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PERMIT TO CONDUCT TAXI SERVICE BY
AM/PM TAXI.
City Clerk Young affirmed the Proof of Publication.
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Police Chief Stone presented the staff report as set forth in Agenda Memo
dated February 9, 1988, entitled "Permit to Conduct Taxicab Service AM/PM
Taxi". Police Chief Stone, in accordance with the staff report, recommended
that the permit application of AM/PM Taxi to conduct business in the City be
denied based upon the company's irresponsible conduct prior to this hearing, and
a demonstrated lack of need for another cab company in the City.
Mayor Boggs asked the applicant to come forward and present his case.
Mr. Steve Neeman, attorney for AM/PM Taxi, 16133 Ventura Blvd., Suite 700,
Encino, questioned the issue of the cab company's response time; discussed the
problem of Downey having only one cab company to service the community;
mentioned incentive of competition; related this is an established company and
they are licensed in approximately twenty-five cities; and stated they have
never had a license revoked. He further asked that the Council not vote no
simply to punish the company for one or two past incidences of improper service.
Mr. Tooraj Moradi, Vice -President of AM/PM Taxi, 7505 E1 Viento Way, Buena
Park, made a presentation which included a comparison of AM/PM Taxi to Day and
Night Taxi; a brief history of American Transportation Enterprises; and
discussion of police report regarding AM/PM Taxi application. He submitted to
the City Council an exhibit with letters of recommendation, AM/PM Taxi driver
identification, and pictures of their cabs. Mr. Moradi requested the driver's
identification badge and identification card be returned to AM/PM Taxi when the
Public Hearing is over.
Council Member Santangelo clarified with Mr. Moradi that the Agenda Memo
from the Police Department stated of the twenty-three names of drivers AM/PM
taxi submitted to the Police Department, DMV checks showed that two drivers had
warrants for their arrests, seven drivers had past failures to appear, one
driver had surrendered his license, and two drivers had no record of a
license. Mr. Moradi responded that these conditions have been corrected and
seven taxicab drivers' contracts have been dismissed. Council Member Santangelo
expressed concern that taxi drivers are not checked out before being hired. Mr.
Moradi stated when they hire drivers they require three pictures, one current
DMV record (within 30 days), and a completed application. He further stated
when the drivers are sent to a particular City, a police report is obtained from
that City. Mr. Moradi also said that the drivers must submit a new DMV driving
record to them every 90 days for review.
Police Chief Stone clarified that the Automated Wants and Warrants System
is a County -wide system.
Mayor Boggs submitted to City Clerk Young, for the record, a letter from
Downey residents Mr, and Mrs. Ralph Becker in favor of AM/PM Taxi.
Mayor Boggs called for those in the audience who wished to speak in favor
or in opposition to this application.
OPPONENTS•
Mr. Dick Parin, President, Day and Night Cab Company, 13124 Lakewood Blvd.,
related they have been in business for forty-one years in this area and in
Downey since 1980. He said they work closely with Police Departments in
providing service to citizens in trouble and they also act as watchdogs for the
City at night, reporting various crimes. Mr. Parin said they get about thirty
calls a day from the City of Downey and felt that Dial A Ride has reduced the
number of service calls. He referred to AM/PM Taxi as being in the leasing
business and said they post their name in phone booths to advertise, which is
not legal. Mr. Parin felt the presentation by AM/PM Taxi was immensely
misrepresented.
PROPONENTS:
Mr. George Vass, 9126 Mapleside, Bellflower, AM/PM Taxi driver, former Day
and Night Cab driver, stated Day and Night Cabs are not maintained properly; Day
and Night Cab purchased some some cabs due to the competition; do not have dress
codes; drivers are sometimes unkept; the service is of poor quality; and have
higher rates than AM/PM Taxi. Mr. Vass also mentioned he has seen Day and Night
Cab drivers drinking on duty. He said that Day and Night Cab leases are higher
than AM/PM Taxi, and that Day and Night Cab has a fifty cent per trip surcharge.
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Mr. Roy Steiner, 10334 Paramount Blvd., AM/PM Taxi driver, former Day and
Night Cab driver, changed companies due to equipment not being up to standard,
and said that competition has prompted Day and Night Cab to improve their
equipment.
It was moved by Council Member Santangelo and seconded by Council Member
Cormack to close the Public Hearing. Mayor Boggs asked that this Public Hearing
be continued rather than closed to allow further testimony. Council Member
Santangelo withdrew his motion to close the Public Hearing and Council Member
Cormack withdrew his second.
Council discussion followed with clarification that Day and Night Cab pays
a business license fee, not franchise charges and that there are approximately
thirty service calls a day within the City of Downey. Also discussed was AM/PM
practice of leasing cabs to their drivers with a percent paid to the company.
Question of liability of company or driver was asked since the driver is a
subcontractor and also the question of driver training by the company.
Hearing no objections, the Public Hearing was left open and continued to
7:30 p.m., February 23, 1988, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall.
Mayor Boggs OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING ON APPEAL TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 252, 7862 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD, WHICH WAS CONTINUED FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 24, 1987.
Per staff's recommendation, it was moved by Council Member Santangelo and
seconded by Council Member Barb to continue the Public Hearing to 7:30 p.m., May
24, 1988, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. Hearing no
objections, so ordered.
Council Member Paul advised that he will be abstaining from this hearing
due to a possible conflict of interest.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Items not on Agenda
Mr. John Drayer, 13331 Lakewood Blvd.#A2, proposed the moratorium on motel
development in C-2 zone be extended past 120 days.
Council Member Cormack recognized Planning Commissioner Barbara Hayden.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda Item VI-C-3, Award Cash Contract No. 552, Ball Courts at Golden Park
and Independence Park, was removed at the request of Mayor Boggs.
Agenda Item VI-F-S, Reclassification of Senior Water Technician to
Principal Water Technician, was removed at the request of Mr. Lennie
Whittington.
Minutes: Adjourned Regular Meeting, January 26, 1988; and Regular
Meeting, January 26, 1988: Approve.
Cash Contract No. 551 - Apollo Neighborhood Center Electrical Upgrade:
Approve work and accept improvements.
Cash Contract No. 556 - Tree Trimming, Citywide: Award unit price
contract to Callahan Tree Trimming, Inc., in the amount of
Approve.
General Warrants #37135 and #37338 - 37727, $2,431,910.42: Approve.
Setting a hearing for the City Council's Reviera and Adoption of an
Ordinance Designed to Regulate Development Standard foe Kotels: Set
Public Hearing for February 23, 1988: Approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 4972 (ADOPTE6)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWKEY
GRANTING THE APPEAL AND APPROVING ZONE VARIANCE NO. 532
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RESOLUTION NO. 4973
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MA
(9176-78 CEDARTREE
RESOLUTION NO. 4974
(ADOPTED)
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OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
OF TRACT NAP NO. 45304
ROAD)
(ADOPTED)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 16749
(11510 LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD)
RESOLUTION NO. 4975 (ADOPTED)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE RE -APPOINTMENT OF RICHARD M. JENNINGS AS A
MEMBER OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY-DOWNEY REGIONAL PUBLIC
RECREATION AREA AUTHORITY (GOLF COURSE AUTHORITY)
FOR COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT TWO
RESOLUTION NO. 4976 (ADOPTED)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES FOR EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE
REIMBURSEMENT BY FENA TO DOWNEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
It was moved by Council Member Cormack, seconded by Council Member
Santangelo, and carried by the following vote to approve the remainder of the
Consent Calendar as recommended:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Barb, Cormack, Santangelo, Paul, Boggs
ORDINANCES
Assistant to the City Manager Yotsuya presented the staff report as set
forth in Agenda Memo dated February 9, 1988, entitled "An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Downey Granting Consent to the Merger of Continental
Cablevision, Inc., with American Cablesystems Corporation, Parent of the Cable
Television Franchisee, American Cablesystems of California, Inc., and Agreement
to Provide for Reimbursement of Administrative Expenses Related to the Franchise
Transfer". He said it was staff's opinion that this merger will result in a
very stable situation in Downey as a result of the backing of a very large
company. Mr. Yotsuya recommended that the transfer Ordinance be introduced, the
reimbursement agreement approved, and set a Public Hearing for February 23,
1988.
Mr. Yotsuya advised that the attorneys for American/Continental
Cablesystems recently reviewed the Ordinance and made several changes in the
wording, noting Council had the changes before them, further recommending that
Council approve the Ordinance as revised. Council requested clarification as to
the specific changes made to the Ordinance. Mr. Yotsuya responded that Section
1, Subsection (C), second line, delete the word "Inc." from American
Cablesystems Corporation. He said that in Section 1, Subsection (F) some of the
wording was deleted and the wording "Continental Cablevision Acquisition
Company, Inc., a wholly -owned subsidiary of Continental Cablevision, Inc., a
Delaware corporation ("Continental)" with American Cablesystems Corporation" be
added.
Mr. John Kennedy, Chairman, Community Access Citizens Advisory Committee,
9957 Brookshire Ave., clarified that the Community Access Citizens Advisory
Committee reviewed and approved this merger on January 24, 1988, and said the
specific named company "Continental Cablevision Acquisition Company was not
dealt with specifically.
Mr. Terry Soley, Vice President, American Cablesystems, 3985 Mandeville,
Los Angeles, clarified at the request of Council that this is a very technical
legal change and shows that the surviving entity from the merger is American
Cablesystems Corporation. He further advised the financing for American
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Cablesystems of California stays the same, but the parent is getting a new
parent, and Continental Cablevision is extending its financing from $1 billion
to $1.7 billion to complete this acquisition of the parent corporation.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
GRANTING CONSENT TO THE MERGER OF CONTINENTAL CABLEVISION, INC.
WITH AMERICAN CABLESYSTEMS CORPORATION, PARENT OF THE CABLE
TELEVISION FRANCHISEE, AMERICAN CABLESYSTEMS OF CALIFORNIA, INC.
(Public Hearing set for February 23, 1988)
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member
Cormack, seconded by Council Member Santanelo, and unanimously carried to waive
further reading and to introduce the Ordinance with the amendments discussed,
set the Public Hearing for February 23, 1988, and approve the agreement.
The meeting recessed at 8:57 p.m. and reconvened at 9:11 p.m. with Council
Members Boggs, Cormack, Barb, Paul, and Santangelo present.
RESOLUTIONS: None (See Consent Calendar)
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
WATER QUALITY CONTROL STUDY
Public Works Director Ralph presented the staff report as set forth in
Agenda Memo dated February 9, 1988, entitled "Water Quality Control Study". It
is staff's recommendation, as well as the Council Water Quality Subcommittee
made up of Council Members Cormack and Paul, that Council authorize entering
into a contract with James M. Montgomery, Consulting Engineer, at a cost not to
exceed $14,500, and to appropriate the amount from the unappropriated water
funds.
It was moved by Council Member Cormack, seconded by Mayor Boggs, and
unanimously carried to approve staff's recommendation.
Prior to the foregoing vote, Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee St.,
requested clarification for the amount and length of time of the contract.
Council responded that the amount in the contract was $14,500 and a time period
had not been stipulated in the contract, although staff estimated between four
and six months unless extensive testing was required. Mr. Ralph also clarified
for Mr. Whittington that all reports will be made available to the State Health
Department, Central Basin Water District, and would be public information.
46-FOOT BUILDING SETBACK REQUIREMENT FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONED
PROPERTIES ABUTTING RESIDENTIAL ZONED PROPERTIES, AND CODE REQUIREMENT FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF LOADING SPACES IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
Director of Community Development Cutts presented the staff report as set
forth in Agenda Memo dated February 9, 1988, entitled " 46 Foot Building Setback
Adjacent to Residentially Zoned Properties; Loading Spaces for Commercial,
Industrial, and Office Development". It is staff's recommendation to receive
and file this information.
It was moved by Council Member Cormack, seconded by Council Member Barb,
and carried 4-1 (Council Member Santangelo voting no) to receive and file this
report.
Prior to the foregoing vote, Council Member Santangelo questioned use of 46
-- foot setback in recent years, feeling this is impractical, forces people to
spend money for zone variances; and causes property to sit undaveloped. He also
expressed concern that loading zones take valuable parking spaces. Council
Member Santangelo strongly urged that these two items go back to the Planning
Commission for updating.
Council as a whole discussed the need for a possible buffer between
residential and commercial areas in some situations; look into areas where large
number of variances are granted; pros and cons of residents who have bought
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homes that abut commercial property; protection of airflow for residents;
maintain some control and not automatically allow commecial property to be
developed next to residential property; and requested the Planning staff to
evaluate past projects and future development situations.
ESTABLISHMENT OF A LOCAL APPEALS BOARD TO CONSIDER APPEALS TO PUBLIC
ACCOMMODATIONS BY PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS: APPOINT TWO -MEMBER PANEL TO
REVIEW APPLICATIONS FOR HANDICAPPED APPEALS BOARD
Community Development Director Cutts presented the staff report as set
forth in Agenda Memo dated February 9, 1988, entitled "Establishment of a Local
Appeals Board to consider Appeals to Public Accommodations by Physically
Disabled Persons". It is staff's recommendation the Mayor appoint two City
Council Members to a committee to review the qualifications of the applicants
and make recommendations for appointments to the City Council.
Hearing no objections, Mayor Boggs and Council Member Paul were appointed
to review applications for the Handicapped Appeals Board.
Ms. Soozie Villa, 9228 Stewart & Gray Rd., approached the podium and
expressed interest in serving on the Appeals Board.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
CASH CONTRACT NO. 552 - BALL COURTS AT GOLDEN PARK: AWARD CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $41,205.00 TO RAYMOR ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A BASKETBALL AND HANDBALL COURT, AND TO DRAW FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT
28.20318 AND 28.20315 FOR THIS PURPOSE
Mayor Boggs pulled this item from the Consent Calendar to clarify if the
funding is available in the General Fund. City Manager Davis responded the
funds must come out of the Reserve Fund as there is no excess in the General
Fund.
It was moved by Council Member Paul, seconded by Council Member Cormack,
and carried 3-2 (Council Members Barb and Cormack voting no) to approve staff's
recommendation.
Prior to the foregoing vote, Council Member Barb clarified with Recreation
Division Manager Kehoe that the bid package was for improvements at Independence
Park and Golden Park. He expressed preference for improvement of Independence
Park, making it into a community recration facility as has been discussed for
some years. Council Member Paul suggested that funds be appropriated from
reserves to do both parks. Mayor Boggs suggested an evaluation at budget time.
Mrs. Kehoe stated it was staff's feeling that Golden Park is heavily used and
badly in need of repair.
RECLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR WATER TECHNICIAN TO PRINCIPAL WATER TECHNICIAN
Mr. Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee St., asked if this is for an employee
that is to be promoted to a higher salary position by reclassification such as
the Water Department Manager or Water Superintendent, or is this a new position
being created. He further inquired as to what the salary increase would be and,
also, if this is a new position is it because of water problems.
Public Works Director Ralph responded that the position proposed is an
djustment of an existing position and if an in-house employee qualifies it will
be a promotion. He further said the question relative to the salary of an
existing position being upgraded is an approximate a 5 1/2 percent
differential. Mr. Ralph further said the adjustment of an existing position is
not the Water Superintendent nor does the City have a Water Department Manager.
RESOLUTION NO. 4977
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADOPTING CLASS SPECIFICATION AND DESIGNATING SALARY RANGE
FOR PRINCIPAL WATER TECHNICIAN
The Resolution was read
Cormack, seconded by Council
further reading and to adopt.
by title only. It was moved by Council Member
Member Paul, and unanimously carried to waive
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OTHER BUSINESS AND ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
Staff Members:
1. City Manager Davis requested an Adjourned Regular Meeting at
4:00 p.m., March 7, 1988, for personnel evaluation.
Council Members:
Council Member Cormack:
1. Announced he was conducting an emergency preparedness meeting
at 7:00 p.m., February 29, 1988, at Maude Price School for District
3 residents, but all other interested citizens are invited to
participate.
Council Member Paul:
1. Question of an "Advisory Vote" relative to the posting of street
signs for street sweeping purposes.
Council Member Paul asked that Council approve the use of an "Advisory
Vote" as a means of hearing what the citizens have to say on this issue and will
have an impact on all Downey residents.
Council Member Santangelo suggested that a questionnaire be prepared for
Council approval to be inserted in the water bills of Downey residents, which
would amount to considerable savings as compared to the $6,000 for an "Advisory
Vote".
Mayor Boggs explained the system now in use for street sweeping days is
that the people can have their streets posted if they circulate a petition on
their block and the majority of the people want to have the street posted. She
indicated she would like to see this issue settled once and for all, and agreed
the water bill questionnaire insert was a good idea.
Council Member Cormack questioned the idea of spending $6,000 for an
"Advisory Vote". He agreed the water bill questionnaire insert was a good idea
in getting the feel to see what the people want. Council Member Cormack
suggested the insert to the water bill give people choices on how the posting
can be done.
Council Member Paul agreed that using the water bill insert suggestion is
an inexpensive way to get input back from the residents, and could be used more
in the future for similar issues.
Council Member Barb urged moving ahead with posting of the entire City and
suggested the possibility of sweeping each side of the street on alternate days.
Public Works Director Ralph will prepare a report prior to the next Council
Meeting in response to Council concerns.
A motion was made by Council Member Barb to table this item and died due to
lack of a second.
It was moved by Council Member Paul, seconded by Council Member Santangelo,
and carried 4-1 (Council Member Barb voting no) to request an "Advisory
Questionnaire" regarding the posting of street sweeping days be put in the water
bill. Mayor Boggs requested that staff bring back the questionnaire to Council
for approval before being mailed out.
Council Member Santangelo:
1. Confirmed that new bus beytches would have an attached trash
container.
Mayor Boggs:
1. Referenced a proposed Resolution received from the City
of South E1 Monte regarding a 1982 State Legislative Act that is
responsible for a tremendous increase in gas bills. A letter will go
out over the Mayor's signature and a Resolution prepared for the
City Council Meeting of February 23, 1988.
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ADJOURNMENT: 10:25 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned to 6:30 p.m., February 23, 1988, in the Council
Chamber of the Downey City Hall.
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