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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-11-22-88-Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY NOVEMBER 22, 1988 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS SUBJECT ACTION Proclamation declaring Nov. 21-27 as 1988 California Family Week Certificate of Appointment to Frank J. Beckner- Parking Place Commission Ordinance #871, Amending Article VIII, Chapters 2 & 4 of DMC re Building Regulations & Uniform Plumbing Code Adopted Public Hrg. on Appeal, Tentative Parcel Map #20196 f/property located 7532-50 Firestone Bl. Cont. 1/10/89 John Gonzalez re Police removal of citizen from Council Mtg. Al Wantuch re incident involving his son at last meeting Miles Mallory re newspaper article on After -School Child Care & treatment of patients at Kaiser Hospital Removal of items from Consent Calendar General Warrants #45690-45881, $934,065.82 Appeal, Z.V. #597, 11941 Rives Av.(Residential Driveway) Res. #5085. Appointment of Rick Sanchez -Cable TV Citizens Adv Rose Float Association -Request f/Building at Independence Park Mtg. recessed 8:19 p.m. & reconvened 8:22 p.m. Approved Sets Hrg. 12/13 Adopted Approved in Concept Northwest Little League -Request to Build New Snack Shack at Furman Park Approved City Budget Policy CC #557/560A, Physical Svcs. Yard Modifications/ Multipurpose Room - Downey Theatre Appeal, Revocation of Massage Permit-8726 Imperial Hwy. Mayor Cormack re ad & table at Del Clawson Recognition Dinner 1/5/89 Cn. Hayden re req. of Mr. Slabodnik re traffic & parking problems on Dolan Av. Cn. Hayden re whether Council will conduct second meeting in December Cn. Boggs re update on Smoking Ordinance and info on curfew to.curb gang activities Mtg. adjourned to 4:00 p.m., Dec. 6 Cont. Approved Appeal Withdrawn PAGE NO. 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Page 1 of 1 85 19 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY NOVEMBER 22, 1988 The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., November 22, 1988, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Robert G. Cormack presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: Robert G. Cormack Mayor Randall R. Barb Mayor Pro Tem Roy L. Paul Barbara J. Hayden Diane P. Boggs ALSO PRESENT: Don Davis, City Manager Scott Field, Acting City Attorney Judy McDonnell, Deputy City Clerk Chris Birch, Director of Personnel Ken Farfsing, 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 William Makshanoff, Building Official Jim McCulloch, Motor Officer Ronald Yoshiki, City Planner Scot Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager Joyce Baker, Executive Secretary PRESENTATIONS Mayor Cormack read in full a Proclamation declaring November 21-27, 1988, as 1988 California Family Week. There was no one present to accept the Proclamation. For continuity of reporting, this item was placed in Agenda order. Council Member Hayden presented a Certificate of Appointment to Frank J. Beckner on his appointment to the Parking Place Commission. HEARINGS: Mayor Cormack OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDING BUILDING REGULATIONS: SECTION 8217 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING "PROTECTION OF ADJACENT PROPERTIES AND THE PUBLIC WAY", AND SECTION 8407 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING BASIC PLUMBING REGULATIONS FOR SWIMMING POOLS. Deputy City Clerk McDonnell affirmed the Proof of Publication. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered to receive and file. Deputy City Clerk McDonnell advised no correspondence had been received on this matter. Mayor Cormack called for those in the audience who wished to speak in favor of.or in opposition to the proposed amendment. No one came forward. It was moved by Council Member Barb, seconded by Council Member Boggs, and unanimously carried to close the Public Hearing. Building Official Makshanoff clarified for Council that prior to 1982 there were provisions in the Uniform Plumbing Code which addressed the disposal of swimming pool water. He added that in the 1982 Uniform Plumbing Code the provisions were deleted because a Uniform Swimming Pool Code was written and it was left as an option of the jurisdictions to adopt that code. Mr. Makshanoff said the City has been enforcing the same regulations that were in effect prior to the 1982 Uniform Plumbing Code, not realizing that section has been deleted from the Code, and that this Ordinance would put into writing what the City has been enforcing. Council Minutes 11/22/88 -1- ORDINANCE NO. 871 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING ARTICLE VIII, CHAPTERS 2 AND 4, OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO BUILDING REGULATIONS AND THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Paul, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and to adopt. Mayor Cormack OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING ON APPEAL, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 20196, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7532-50 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD, ZONED C-3 (APPLICANT: DCH INVESTMENTS); APPELLANT: WESTERN CENTER ON LAW AND POVERTY, INC. Pursuant to staff's recommendation, it was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Hayden, and unanimously carried that the Public Hearing be continued to January 10, 1989. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Items not on Agenda Mr. John Gonzalez, 12350 Orizaba Ave., spoke regarding his objection to interference of Police removal of citizen from Council Meeting on November 22, 1988; and possible replacement of appointee on the Cemetery Board. Mr. Al Wantuch, 7240 Granger St., Bell Gardens, commented regarding incident involving his son at last meeting. Mr. Miles Mallory, 10214 Woodruff Ave., spoke regarding a newspaper article on After -School Child Care and the City spending money on this program. He also complained of the treatment his father received at Kaiser Hospital. Mayor Cormack advised him that Kaiser Hospital was not in the City of Downey's jurisdiction. Council Member Boggs mentioned to Mr. Mallory he might contact the State Board of Hospital Accreditation to register a complaint. CONSENT CALENDAR Agenda Item VI-C-1, Cash Contract No. 557/560A - Physical Services Yard Modifications - Phase I, Storage Building/Emergency Generator Room; Community Theatre - Multipurpose Room, was removed at the request of Council Member Boggs. GENERAL WARRANTS 1-45690-45881, $934,065.82: Approve. APPEAL, ZONE VARIANCE NO. 597, 11941 RIVES AVENUE, RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY (APPLICANT; DEEPAK AND RUPA BONDADE): Hearing set for December 13, 1988. RESOLUTION NO. 5085 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. RICK SANCHEZ TO THE CABLE TV CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT FIVE It was moved by Council Member Barb, seconded by Council Member Boggs, and carried by the following vote to waive full reading of the Resolution and to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended: AYES: 5 Council Members: Paul, Barb, Boggs, Hayden, Cormack ORDINANCES: None (See Hearings) RESOLUTIONS: None (See Consent Calendar) ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS ROSE FLOAT ASSOCIATION - REQUEST FOR BUILDING AT INDEPENDENCE PARK Community Services Director Jarrett presented the staff report pursuant to the Agenda Memo dated November 22, 1988, and advised it is staff's recommendation to approve the conceptual plan presented by the Dowey Rose Float Association for the construction of a building at Independence Park in accordance with the recommendation and stipulations of the Recreation and Council Minutes 11/22/88 -2- Community Services Commission. He narrated a slide presentation showing a progression of slides with pictures of the park and adjacent properties. Mr. Jarrett said that representatives from the Rose Float Association were present to answer questions. Council Member Boggs discussed the following The Residential property abuts the park; the storage building to be built a minimum of 46 feet from the rear property line (per City code) and moved more westerly, so as not to disturb nearby residences; requested for scale map of location; and expressed concern that this 46 feet setback might invite crime due to the lack of visibility. Council in general discussed: That as many trees as possible be left at the -- park; important to keep neighborhood disturbances minimal from night work done on the Rose Float; and provide access to storage building face away from residences. Mr. Frank O'Neil, Past President of the Downey Rose Float Association, 8810 E. Imperial Hwy., mentioned that the Rose Float would exit the west side of the storage building; discussed the dimensions of the building as well as the permit process required to move the Rose Float down the highway from City to City; want to adopt a plan that is the best function for the site, but wanted to wait until they have a site first because of expense involved. It was moved by Council Member Barb, seconded by Council Member Paul, and unanimously carried to approve the staff recommendation in concept; and direct staff to assist the Rose Float Association in working with adjacent property owners relative to their concerns. Prior to the foregoing vote, the following persons spoke: Ms. Cel Kimberly, President of the Rose Float Association, 6779 Dos Rios Rd., asked for clarification from Council how far they should go in contacting the adjacent property owners. Council responded they could use their own discretion and also obtain assistance from City staff in how they would like to contact the property owners. Mr. John Gonzalez, 12350 Orizaba Ave., said the storage building will be an improvement to this area and further commented on several other items. He was advised that his time was up and was asked to take his seat in the audience. Mr. Gonzalez become very critical at this time. The meeting recessed at 8:19 p.m. and reconvened at 8:22 p.m. with all Council Members present. NORTHWEST LITTLE LEAGUE - REQUEST TO BUILD NEW SNACK SHACK AT FURMAN PARK It was moved by Council Member Barb, seconded by Council Member Hayden, and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation of the Recreation and Community Services Commission to approve in concept that N.W.D.L.L. be permitted to build a new snack stand at Furman Park, that it will be built and paid for by N.W.D.L.L. and deeded back to the City. Further, that N.W.D.L.L, must meet all City Construction Codes and Standards and be responsible for the building being completed in a timely manner. CITY BUDGET POLICY Council Member Barb requested this item be continued. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered to continue this item. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR CASH CONTRACT NO. 557/560A-PHYSICAL SERVICES YARD MODIFICATIONS/ MULTIPURPOSE ROOM-DOWNEY THEATRE Council Member Boggs clarified with Community Services Director Jarrett that the Multipurpose Theatre Room has been done according to plans. She requested a visual inspection walk through of the Multipurpose Room of the Theatre. Council Minutes 11/22/88 -3- 8582 It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Paul, and unanimously carried to assess Liquidated Damages in the amount $800.00, accept the improvements constructed, and accept maintenance responsibility for the improvements. OTHER BUSINESS AND ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS STAFF MEMBERS: APPEAL, REVOCATION OF MASSAGE PERMIT - 8726 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY 1. Police Chief Stone advised that the Appellant Wol Ki Kim is withdrawing her Appeal. A written confirmation from Attorney Davis will follow. CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Cormack: 1. It was moved by Council Member Barb, seconded by Council Member Paul, unanimously approved for City of Downey to purchase ad and table at Del Clawson Boy Scout Recognition Dinner on January 5, 1989. Council Member Hayden: 1. Regarding request of Mr. Slabodnik concerning traffic and parking problems on Dolan Avenue. Council Member Boggs will share her information on this. 2. Regarding whether Council will conduct second meeting in December in view of Christmas holiday. This will be decided at the December 13, 1988 meeting. Council Member Boggs: 1. Requested update on Smoking Ordinance. She also referenced a letter from Supervisor Antonovich regarding the use of curfews to help curb gang activities and asked that staff obtain further information on this. ADJOURNMENT: 8:32 p.m. The meeting was adjourned to 4:00 p.m., December 6, 1988, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. Jenn C' yG Ier - urer Council Minutes 11/22/88 -4-