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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes-03-22-88-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MARCH 22, 1988 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Proclamation declaring month of April as Downey Earthquake Preparedness Month 1 Proclamation declaring month of April as Keep Downey Beautiful Month 1 Ordinance Amending Section 9162 of DMC Pertaining to Site Plan and Design Review Introduced 2 Appeal, Z.V. #550, 13101-13113 Lakewood B1. Con't to 5/10 2 John Gonzalez re req for bldg. permit/block wall 2 John Drayer questioned absence of 2 Council Members & process re petition for lighting district 3_ Stanley Wantuch re misc. comments on Council actions 3 Tony Gabel req. DMC Sec. 3185(b) be amended re parking of commercial vehicles 3 Minutes: Adj. Reg. Mtg., 3/7/88; Adj. Reg. Mtg., 3/8/88; & Reg. Mtg., 3/8/88 Approved 3 CC #557, Physical Services Yard Modifications - Storage Bldg/Emergency Generator Room: Approve Plans & Specs & grant authority to advertise for bids Approved 3 CC #546, Wilderness Park Security Lighting: Award construction contract Approved 3 General Warrants #38434-38917, $1,442,269.01 Approved 3 Appropriation of Revenue Sharing Funds Sets Hrg. 4/12 3 Approve Nomination of Robert W. Kiskadden to Project Area Committee Approved 3 Res. #4981, Authorizing City Mgr. to Offer Rewards in Certain Situations Adopted 3 Res. #4982, Rescinding "No Stopping Anytime" Restriction N/s Florence Av. at Smallwood Av. Adopted 3 Res. #4983, Installation of 2-hr Parking Restriction Myrtle St. bet. Third St. & Fifth St. Adopted 3 Ord. #866, Amending Sections of DMC Pertaining to Motel Development Standards Adopted 4 Ord. Amending Section of DMC re Board of Introduced; Building Appeals Sets Hrg. 4/12 4 Executive Management Compensation Plan Con't 4 Middle Management Compensation Plan Con't 4 Report on DMC Section 9114.06(a) re Garage Sales within R-3 Multiple Family Residence Zone Rec'd & filed 4 CC #SS-386, Lakewood Bl.-Median Landscaping, Amendment to Consultant Agreement Con't 4 Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL MINUTES, MARCH 22, 1988 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (Continued) SUJBECT ACTION PAGE NO. Change Order #1-CC #558, Glass Safety Film: Authorize staff to issue Change Order f/$2,200 to install solar film in Police Dept. Con't 4 Mayor Boggs Rpt on Sound Wall Hearing in Sacramento continued to next Meeting 5 Mayor Pro Tem Cormack asked that future agenda contain item re establishment of Disaster Preparedness Committee 5 Mtg, adjourned to 6:30 p.m., April 12, 1988 5 Page 2 of 2 8Li- i'T MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MARCH 22, 1988 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:37 p.m., March 22, 1988, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Pro Tem Robert G. Cormack presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: Robert G. Cormack Mayor Pro Tem Roy L. Paul James S. Santangelo ABSENT: Diane P. Boggs Mayor (excused) Randall R. Barb (excused) ALSO PRESENT: Don Davis, City Manager Peter Thorson, City Attorney Jenny Young, City Clerk -Treasurer James R. Cutts, Director of Community Development Ronald Irwin, Fire Chief James R. Jarrett, Director of Community Services Lee Powell, Director of Administrative Services William A. Ralph, Director of Public Works Pete Stone, Police Chief Chris Birch, Director of Personnel Sylvia Garcia Binnall, Communications Specialist Kevin Carrigan, Administrative Assistant William McCulloch, Motor Officer Oliver Mujica, Assistant Planner Ronald Yoshiki, City Planner Scot Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager Joyce Baker, Executive Secretary PRESENTATIONS Mayor Pro Tem Cormack presented to Mr. Ron Irwin, Fire Chief, a Proclamation declaring the month of April, 1988, as Downey Earthquake Preparedness Month. Mayor Pro Tem Cormack presented to Mrs. Connie Sziebl, Chairman, Keep Downey Beautiful Committee; No Mess Mouse and Recycle Rabbit; and Miss Downey and her Court, a Proclamation declaring the month of April, 1988, as Keep Downey Beautiful Month. HEARINGS Mayor Pro Tem Cormack OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW. City Clerk Young affirmed the Proof of Publication and stated that no correspondence was received for or against this proposed amendment. There being no objections, the publication was received and filed. Community Development Director Cutts summarized the staff report and recommended that the City Council adopt the enclosed Ordinance which amends Section 9162 of the Downey Municipal Code as said Section pertains to Site Plan and Design Review. Mayor Pro Tem Cormack asked for those in the audience who wished to speak for or against said amendment. Ms. Soozie Villa, 9228 Stewart & Gray Rd., asked if there would be handicapped persons included on the Design Review Board. It was clarified that this is a separate board from the recently formed Handicapped Appeals Board. Council Minutes 3/22/88 -1- OPPOSED! Mr. Norman Horney, 9102 Angell St., who is a member of the Design Review Board, stated opposition to a portion of the Ordinance as submitted. He suggested the Licensed Landscape Architect requirement be expanded to include Landscape Contractor and retired persons having held such a position as a Landscape Architect or Landscape Contractor. He asked that the Council have some authority in appointment list and suggested that members should be residents or business owners in the City of Downey. Mr. Stanley Wantuch, 6377 Florence Ave., Bell Gardens, commented it was not appropriate to pay hourly salary to any Board/Commission; that there may already be an existing list of possible appointees; and meeting should be held during evening hours for working people. There being no further speakers, it was moved by Council Member Paul, seconded by Council Member Santangelo, and unanimously carried (Council Members Boggs and Barb absent) that the Public Hearing be closed. Council discussed the Ordinance and made changes to the proposed Ordinance as follows: It was moved by Council Member Santangelo, seconded by Council Member Paul, and unanimously carried (Council Members Boggs and Barb absent) to change Section 1 - 9162.06(a), number 2 to read: 2. One Licensed Landscape Architect, or one Licensed Landscape Contractor, or one person qualified by experience. It was moved by Council Member Santangelo, seconded by Council Member Paul, and unanimously carried (Council Members Boggs and Barb absent) to change Section 1 - 9162.06(a), last paragraph, first line to read: The City Manager shall and City Council Members may... It was moved by Council Member Paul, seconded by Council Member Santangelo, and unanimously carried (Council Members Boggs and Barb absent) to change Section 2 - 9162.06(b), last sentence to read: by a three -fifths (3/5) vote of the Council. It was moved by Council Member Santangelo, seconded by Council Member Paul, and carried 2-1 (Council Member Paul voting no; Council Members Boggs and Barb absent) to change Section 3 - 9162.06(g) by deleting the last two words (per month). ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 9162 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE (CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE IX) AS SAID SECTION PERTAINS TO SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Santangelo, seconded by Council Member Paul, and unanimously carried (Council Members Boggs and Barb absent) to waive further reading and to introduce. Mayor Pro Tem Cormack OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING ON APPEAL TO ZONE VARIANCE NO. 550 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13101 - 13113 LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD. A written request was made by the Appellant that the Public Hearing be continued to May 10, 1988. It was moved by Council Member Santangelo that the Public Hearing be Hearing no objections, so ordered. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Items not on Agenda Paul and seconded by Council Member continued to 7:30 p.m., May 10, 1988. Mr. John Gonzalez, 123bO Orizaba Ave., regarding request for building permit pertaining to block wall fence at his residence. Mayor Pro Tem Cormack asked Mr. Gonzalez to be seated when his comments were considered out of order. Council Minutes 3/22/88 -2- 3;44-{ Mr. John Drayer, 13331 Lakewood Blvd. #A-2, questioned why two Council Members were absent. He also questioned the process regarding a February 10, 1988 petition for a lighting district. Mr. Stanley Wantuch, 6377 Florence Ave., Bell Gardens, spoke regarding miscellaneous comments on Council actions. Mr. Tony Gabel, 7158 Adwen St., requested Downey Municipal Code Section 3185(b) be amended regarding parking of commercial vehicles. He feels the citation he received is unfair. Mr. Gabel was going to meet with Council Member Paul after the meeting to discuss this matter. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes: Adjourned Regular Meeting, March 7, 1988; Adjourned Regular Meeting, March 8, 1988; and Regular Meeting, March 8, 1988: Approve. Cash Contract No. 557 - Physical Services Yard Modifications - Storage Room Building/Emergency Generator Room (Account No. 21-17132): Approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids. Cash Contract No. 546 - Wilderness Park Security Lighting: Award a contract for Basic Bid plus the two Additive Bids, totalling $65,684.00 to California Electrical Services: Approve. General Warrants #38434 - 38917, $1,442,269.01: Approve. Appropriation of Revenue Sharing Funds - Set Public Hearing for April 12, 1988: Approve. Nomination of Mr. Robert W. Kiskadden to the Project Area Committee: Approve. RESOLUTION NO. 4981 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO OFFER REWARDS FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE IDENTITY, APPREHENSION AND CONVICTION OF ANY PERSON CAUSING DEATH, INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY RESOLUTION NO. 4982 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 3448 FOR THE EXISTING "NO STOPPING ANYTIME' RESTRICTION ALONG THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF FLORENCE AVENUE FROM SMALLWOOD AVENUE WESTERLY 90 FEET, AND REINSTATING A "NO STOPPING ANYTIME- (TOW AWAY) RESTRICTION FROM 6:00 A.M. TO 9:00 A.M. RESOLUTION NO. 4983 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING A TWO-HOUR PARKING RESTRICTION 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. ALONG MYRTLE STREET ON THE WEST SIDE FROM THIRD STREET TO FOURTH STREET AND ALONG BOTH SIDES FROM FOURTH STREET TO FIFTH STREET It was moved by Council Member Santangelo, seconded by Council Member Paul, and carried by the following vote to approve the Cc..sent Calendar as recommended: AYES: 3 Council Members: Cormack, Santangelo, Paul NOES: 0 Council Members: None ABSENT: 2 Council Members: Barb, Boggs ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO. 866 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 9104.174, 9124.06(AK) AND 9150.06(W) OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE (CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE IX) AS SAID SECTIONS PERTAIN TO MOTEL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Council Minutes 3/22/88 -3- The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Santangelo, seconded by Council Member Paul, and unanimously carried (Council Members Boggs and Barb absent) to waive further reading and to adopt. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTIONS 2490 AND 2491 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS (Public Hearing set for April 12, 1988) The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Santangelo, seconded by Council Member Paul, and unanimously carried (Council Members Boggs and Barb absent) to waive further reading and to introduce the Ordinance and to set the Public Hearing for April 12, 1988. RESOLUTIONS EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION PLAN There being no objections, the foregoing Resolution was continued. MIDDLE MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION PLAN _ There being no objections, the foregoing Resolution was continued. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS ADMINISTRATION REPORT: DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9114.06(a), AS IT PERTAINS TO GARAGE SALES WITHIN THE R-3 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE It was moved by Council Member Santangelo, seconded by Council Member Paul, and unanimously carried (Council Members Boggs and Barb absent) to receive and file this report and retain the existing Ordinance regulating garage sales as amended and adopted by the City Council on December 8, 1987. CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 386 - LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD - MEDIAN LANDSCAPING AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT AGREEMENT It was moved by Council Member Santangelo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cormack (withdrawn) to approve the recommendation to authorize staff to modify the consultant agreement with Kobata Associates, Inc., for the landscaping of the median islands on Lakewood Boulevard by increasing the not -to -exceed amount for Task 4 by $2,238.00 and adjusting the schedule of hourly rates by an amount equivalent to a 4.2 percent annual cost of living adjustment. The above motion was withdrawn with the consent of the second to respond to Council Member Paul's desire for information relative to the cost of living agreement. There being no objections, this item was continued. CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 - CASH CONTRACT NO. 558 - GLASS SAFETY FILM Council questioned the amount of this recommended change order as it relates to additional cost of tinted material and as to appearance if it should be the "mirror image" type covering. There being no objections, this item was continued and staff will present a sample of the recommended covering. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR: None OTHER BUSINESS AND ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS Staff Members: None Council Minutes 3/22/88 -4- City Council: Mayor Boggs: 1. Report on Sound Wall Hearing in Sacramento continued to the next meeting since Mayor Boggs is absent due to illness. Mayor Pro Tem Cormack: 1. Asked that a future agenda contain an item relative to establishment of a Disaster Preparedness Committee. No objections from Council. ADJOURNMENT: 9:12 p.m. The meeting was adjourned to 6:30 p.m., April 12, 1988, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. Yo n 't y ler - re urer Council Minutes 3/22/88 -5-