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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 6, 1988,
The City Council of the City of Downey held an Adjourned Regular Meeting at
4:00 p.m., December 6, 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
Peter Thorson, City Attorney
Jenny Young, City Clerk -Treasurer
Ken Farfsing, Director of Community Development
Ronald Irwin, Fire Chief
James R. Jarrett, Director of Community Services
Lee Powell, Director of Administrative Services
Pete Stone, Police Chief
James Child, Superintendent of Physical Services
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE NO. 872
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADDING SECTIONS 2104, 2105 AND 2106 TO THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO RULES OF CONDUCT FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
AND ENFORCEMENT THEREOF
Council clarified the unanimous decision to waive full reading of the
Ordinance. It was moved by Council Member Barb, seconded by Council Member
Hayden, and carried 3-2 (Council Members Paul and Boggs voting no) to adopt the
Ordinance.
Prior to the foregoing vote, Council discussed the need for this Ordinance
with some strong feelings for it and others questioning the need due to existing
policy. It was generally felt that it clarifies procedures currently followed.
Also prior to the preceding vote, City Attorney Thorson clarified Section
2106 (B) relating to contemptuous behavior, stating that removal would be used
if the behavior tends to interrupt the due and orderly course of the meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Director of. Public Works Ralph submitted a report entitled WATER SUPPLY
AGREEMENT - RANCHO LOS AMIGOS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT.
Briefly discussed was the fire -flow requirements as they would relate to
any increase in building size.
It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Paul, and
unanimously carried to approve the Water Supply Agreement and authorize the
Mayor to execute.
Director of Community Services Jarrett presented a report on RIO HONDO GOLF
COURSE - FOOD SERVICES AGREEMENT.
It was related that this is the first of probably several study sessions on
this subject and the report presented several options to assist Council in
opening their discussion:
1. The Council may wish to consider the proposals as presented by Ms.
Forsyth.
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2. The Council may wish to consider soliciting new proposals from any
qualified proponent who may be interested in financing, constructing and
operating a new facility in exchange for a long-term agreement that
would allow the developer/operator sufficient time to amortize their
investment (25-50'years).
3. The Council may wish to consider a "Request for Proposal" that would
require the operator to make rehabilitative improvements to the existing
facility that would also allow for amortization of improvements (10-15
years).
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council at their meeting on Tuesday,
December 6, 1988, consider the options and opportunities available for _
renovation, or construction of a new facility; and the process desired for
securing a Licensed operator for Food and Beverage Service at Rio Hondo Golf
Course.
A second issue to be studied is the Operator of the Facilities. Louise
Forsyth, the current operator, was recently given a one-year extension on her
contract with the City.
Council Member Paul clarified with the City Attorney that his affiliation
with Mr. Gasdia, who is representing Ms. Forsyth and who is being paid on an
hourly basis by Ms. Forsyth, would not create conflict of interest due to
material/financial effect on his business, entity, income, or real property, and
based on those facts, Council Member Paul could participate in consideration of
this Agenda item.
Council generally agreed that they would like to find a way to renovate or
reconstruct the entire facility; with downgrading only if it is not economically
possible. It was later discussed that the City needs a banquet facility that
would serve 700-1,000 persons and the possibility of the need for a parking
structure was briefly discussed.
Mr. Frank Gasdia, attorney representing Louise Forsyth (current food -
services contractor/operator, 8135 Florence Ave., Suite 202, addressed the
Council on several occasions during the meeting relative to Ms. Forsyth's
participation in any renovation, construction, and operation of a new
facility. He related that she currently pays the City, per contract,
approximately $84,000 per year. Mr. Gasdia referenced a feasibility study paid
for by Ms. Forsyth dated November 1987, and a letter from the accounting firm of
Lindsay and Nesbit dated January 12, 1988, relative to expansion of the facility
at Rio Hondo Golf Course and relative to Ms. Forsyth's extension of lease at the
Rio Hondo Inn. A copy,pf each was submitted to the City for study. Mr. Gasdia
mentioned that he was a member of the Golf Course Authority when the Golf Course
property was purchased from Mr. Stamps and asked whether the County is part of
the Golf Course Authority.'
Council Member Barb felt strongly that the City should solicit proposals
from major companies involved with food services with letters directed to
prospective proponents informing them that we have the facility, and requesting
their interest in financing, construction, and operation of same. Other Council
Members agreed but felt that they would like to study all information available,
and order a market feasibility study if required.
It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Barb, and
unanimously carried that staff be directed to copy the material submitted by Mr.
Gasdia this evening, and that letters be directed to qualified proponents who
may be interested in financing, constructing, and operating a new facility.
Staff will prepare this letter with copies to Council prior to mailing.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were none.
ADJOURNMENT: 5:15 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned to 6:30 p.m.,
Chamber of the Downey City Hall.
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