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CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 22, 2006
The City Council/Community Development Commission of the City of Downey held an
Adjourned Regular Meeting at 6:33 p.m., August 22, 2006, in the Council Chamberof the Downey
City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California, Mayor/Chairman Meredith H. Perkins
presiding.
PRESENT:Council Members/Commissioners:
Meredith H. Perkins
Rick Trejo
David R. Gafin
Kirk O. Cartozian
Anne M. Bayer
Mayor/Chairman
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chairman
absent (excused)
ALSO PRESENT:Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager
Charles S. Vose, City Attorney/Economic Development Director
Desi Alvarez, Public Works Director
Joyce E. DoMe, Chief Deputy City Clerk/Acting Secretary
Scott Pomrehn, Assistant to the City Manager
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: No one came forward to speak.
APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MNUTES
It was moved by Council Member/Commissioner GaIn, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-
Chairman Trejo, and so ordered to approve the Closed Session Minutes of August 8, 2006.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor/Chairman Perkins announced the Council/Commission is ncessing to Closed
Session (6:34 p.m.) to discuss matters under the authority of the following section of the
Government Code:
1. Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with real property negotiator Desi Alvarez
re: property located at 2001 East 57th Street, Los Angeles; negotiating party: Smurfit-Stone;
under negotiations: price and terms of payment.
RECONVENED
The meeting reconvened in Open Session at 7:31 p.m. noting the absence ofCouncil
Member/Commissioner Cartozian. There were no actions to report.
The meeting recessed at 7:31 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:46 p.m. Wth all Council Members/Commissioners present.
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ADJOURNMENT: 9:46 p.m.
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MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 22, 2006
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Presentations
Reso. # 06-6941 Denying Tent. Parcel Map #06-66335, Suva
Ord. ExxonMobil Oil Pipeline Franchise Agreement
Reso. #06-6942 MTA Congestion Management Plan
Abatement Recovery Costs, 8019 Bergman Lane
Non-Agenda Public Comment
Council Member Announcements/Request for Future Agenda
Council Minutes: Reg. & Adj. Mg. 08/08/06
Warrants: #215441-216038; Wire Nos. 294-296: 30001271-
30001278; $4,286,764.36
ZC #06-97, R-3 to R-2, Referred to PC
Community Services Staffing Changes, Recreation Manager
Replace 7 Fire Mobile Radios
Donate Surplus USAR Vehicle; Fire
Reso. #06-6943, Relocation Rules & Regulations
Ord. #06-1 193, DMC Amendment, Juvenile Daytime Curfew
Ord. #06-1 1 94, DMC Amendment, Art in Public Places
Adjournment
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MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 22, 2006
The City Council of the City of Downey held a Regular Meeting at 7:34 p.m., August 22,
2006, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey,
California, Mayor Meredith H. Perkins presiding.
PRESENT:Council Members:
Meredith H. Perkins
Rick Trejo
David R. Gafin
Kirk O. Cartozian
Anne M. Bayer
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
absent (excused)
ALSO PRESENT:Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager
Charles S. Vose, City Attorney/Economic Development Director
Joyce E. Doyle, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Desi Alvarez, Public Works Director
John Michicoff, Finance Director
Thad Phillips, Community Services Director
John Godlewski, City Planner
Mike Miller, Police Captain
Scott Pomrehn, Assistant to the City Manager
Jeff Turner, Fire Captain
Susan Domen, Secretary to the City Clerk
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Perkins presented the Mayor’s Soaring Eagle Award to Police Officer Vincent Rosario.
Mayor Perkins presented a Certificate of Appointment to Roy Beard , Emergency
Preparedness Committee for Council District 5.
Mayor Perkins presented Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and CA Society of Municipal Finance Officers
Certificate of Award for Outstanding Financial Reporting FY2004-05 to John Michicoff, Finance
Director
Milinda Martin, Regional Director of Public Relations and Special Events for Macy’s
presented a Power Point presentation regarding the “Parade on Parade” event.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.APPEAL OF DENIAL OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 06-66335 – 8220 SUVA
STREET; Development Services.
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A. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 06-6941, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DOWNEY DENYING THE APPEAL AND DENYING TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP NO. 06-66335 – A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE THE 27,505 SQUARE FOOT PARCEL
AT 8220 SUVA STREET INTO TWO (2) LOTS, ZONED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
(R-1 7,500)
Mayor Perkins opened the Public Hearing at 7:54 p.m. Chief Deputy City Clerk Doyle
affirmed receipt of the Proof of Publication. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Trejo, seconded by
Council Member Gafin and so ordered to receive and file.
City Planner Godlewski presented a Power Point presentation, noting that there are 10
parcels having common access on the private street. Most of the lots are 75-162 foot lots with the
vast majority having an 80 foot frontage. There would be a 20 foot paved easement required with
the lot spit and an increase of the lot frontage to 70 feet on lot 2. During the July 19, 2006, Planning
Commission meeting, staff recommended to the Planning Commission the approval of the lot split
with the additional conditions addressing the neighbors concerns. During the Planning Commission
meeting the neighbors expressed concerns for parking and emergency access and submitted
petitions signed by people against the lot split. He continued, stating that this is a land use issue
and there are seven findings listed in the State Subdivision Map Act and at least one would have to
be made and stated in the Resolution to deny the lot split. The appellant would be required to pave
the easement in front of the two lots to help ease the parking concerns stated by the neighbors. He
said staff recommends approval of the appeal with the conditions as stated above.
Mayor Pro Tem Trejo clarified that staff was suggesting a larger frontage from 60 feet to 70
feet and the condition of the appellants paving the private easement.
Mayor Perkins clarified the street is controlled by Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions
which means the residents are responsible for the upkeep and improvements to the street; and the
residents are responsible for implementing and enforcing the parking issues as long as it does not
interfere with emergency services access.
Paul DeTilla, appellant’s representative, stated that he had developed the Tentative Parcel
Map and along with the Magana's was surprised by the reaction of the neighbors. He noted that he
tried to clarify that this was a land use issue to the Planning Commission and was unsuccessful. He
continued that the appellant’s are more than willing to accept the recommendations presented by
staff and noted that the Resolution proposed supporting the appeal, section 2, lists declarations that
encapsulate the appellant’s argument. He feels the project is consistent with the General Plan and
meets the requirements of a lot split.
Henry Alvarez, appellant’s architect, stated that they had reviewed and recent projects in the
area, noting that there are (3) similar projects.
The following persons spoke in opposition to the parcel map:
Gerhard Gross
Grace Bird
Monica Gross
Vicki Van Lueven
Chris Baumann
Vicki Smith
(Note: various speakers turned in letters, petitions and photographs in regards to this matter.)
Paul DeTilla, appellant's representative, rebutted that he had only heard one new item since
the Planning Commission meeting and it was not the intent of the project to remove the speaker’s
garden. He stated they were trying to address all of the neighbors’ concerns.
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Ohna (sp?) Magana, appellant's daughter, stated that the second house would be built for
her use and therefore would not create anymore traffic density on the street since she currently lives
there with her parents, and that they just want to improve their homes and build adequate garages
for their vehicles.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Trejo, seconded by Council Member Gafin and so ordered
to close the Public Hearing at 8:40 p.m.
City Attorney Vose clarified that the one main issue discussed tonight is that this is a private
street and the City has no authority over parking issues, that it is controlled by the Covenants,
Conditions and Restrictions and the residents are responsible for enforcing them. He stated that this
is a tract map/zoning issue for the Council to consider. The issue is whether or not the project is in
conformance with the General Plan, conforms to the development of the area, and if the roadway is
developed enough to accommodate the density of an additional lot.
Council Member Gafin asked if the condition of extending the street would have to be
approved by the residents on the street and was informed that staff had evaluated the parking
issues raised by the residents and the condition is only a result to help alleviate their concerns and is
subject to their approval. He then stated that he believes the situation meets two of the seven items
on the list, Public Health and Safety issues, and therefore, agrees with the Planning Commission’s
decision
Mayor Pro Tem Trejo stated that there is a strong representation of people opposed to this
project. He would like Code Enforcement to look into the matter of the residents operating a
business out of their home. He does not feel that the project fits the General Plan and supports the
Planning Commission decision to deny the appeal.
Mayor Perkins clarified the Suva Street easement goes through to Orizaba Avenue. He then
asked if the installation of the pavement would interfere with the adjoining neighbor's garage and
was told no, it would only affect the appellant’s property. He continued that being good neighbors
could have resolved some of the problems, however, the issue before the Council is whether the lot
can be split and not the parking.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Trejo, seconded by Council Member Bayer and carried by
the following vote to adopt a Resolution denying the appeal and denying Tentative Parcel Map
No. 06-66335.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Bayer, Gafin, Trejo
Mayor Perkins
Cartozian
The meeting recessed at 8:57 p.m. and reconvened at 9:04 p.m. noting the absence of
Council Member Cartozian.
2.ISSUANCE OF FRANCHISE FOR A PIPELINE SYSTEM TO EXXONMOBIL OIL
CORPORATION: Public Works.
A. INTRODUCED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
GRANTING AN OIL FRANCHISE TO EXXONMOBIL OIL CORPORATION.
Mayor Perkins opened the Public Hearing at 9:05 p.m. Chief Deputy City Clerk Doyle
affirmed receipt of the Proof of Publication. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Trejo, seconded by
Council Member Gafin and so ordered to receive and file.
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Public Works Director Alvarez presented a staff report explaining that the oil pipeline
franchise agreement with ExxonMobil that was granted in 1995 has expired. He said negotiations
have been ongoing and the agreement arrived at provides a rate of compensation of $1.02 per linear
foot and subject to increases based upon the Consumer Price Index rate equaling approximately
$12,386 per year.
City Attorney Vose noted that this is consistent with a previous franchise agreement that the
Council recently approved.
Harold Tseklenis, resident of Downey, voiced concerns regarding some of the clauses in the
agreement regarding indemnification, inspections, claims, and removal of pipeline.
It was moved by Council Member Gafin, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Trejo and so ordered
to close the Public Hearing at 9:15 p.m.
City Attorney Vose addressed Mr. Tseklenis' concerns, stating that this is a normal franchise
agreement and most of the areas are governed by State and Federal laws.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Trejo, seconded by Council Member Bayer and
unanimously (4/0) carried to introduce the Ordinance granting an Oil Franchise to ExxonMobil
Oil Corporation.
3.CONFORMANCE WITH METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY’S (MTA) CONGESTION
MANAGEMENT PLAN: Development Services.
A. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 06-6942, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DOWNEY FINDING THE CITY TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE
CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL
DEVELOPMENT REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 65089.
Mayor Perkins opened the Public Hearing at 7:54 p.m. Chief Deputy City Clerk Doyle
affirmed receipt of the Proof of Publication. It was moved by Council Member Gafin, seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Trejo and so ordered to receive and file.
City Planner Godlewski presented a staff report stating that as mandated by the Metropolitan
Transportation Authority (MTA) each city must self-certify annually. The allocation estimate for the
fiscal year 2006-2007 is $683,000.
It was moved by Council Member Gafin, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Trejo and so ordered
by the Mayor to close the Public Hearing at 9:20 p.m.
There being no further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Trejo, seconded by
Council Member Gafin and unanimously (4/0) carried to adopt the Resolution.
4.RECOVERY OF CITY’S COSTS INVOLVED IN THE ABATEMENT OF THE DANGEROUS
BUILDING NUISANCE AT 8019 BERGMAN LANE: Public Works.
A. CONFIRMED THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS’ REPORT AND CHARGE OF THE
CITY’S COST OF ABATING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING NUISANCE AT 8019
BERGMAN LANE PURSUANT TO L.A. COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT WARRANT NO.
6SWO066; AND
B. ORDERED THIS CHARGE OF COST TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE PROPERTY
BY RECORDING A LIEN WITH THE L.A. COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR.
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Mayor Perkins opened the Public Hearing at 9:21 p.m. Chief Deputy City Clerk Doyle
affirmed receipt of the Proof of Publication and the affidavit of posting/mailing. It was moved by
Council Member Gafin, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Trejo and so ordered to receive and file.
Public Works Director Alvarez presented the staff report noting that the work provided by the
City was demolition, removal and securing the site after destruction by fire. He stated that the City’s
cost for these services is $18,670.90 and staff would like a lien filed against the property with the
Los Angeles County Tax Assessor.
Mayor Perkins questioned if the property owners were contacted prior to going through this
process and was informed that yes they were and no one has come forward for the estate.
It was moved by Council Member Gafin, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Trejo and so ordered
to close the Public Hearing at 9:25 p.m.
There being no discussion it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Trejo, seconded by Council
Member Gafin and unanimously (4/0) carried to (1) confirm the Director of Public Works’ report
and charge of the City’s cost of abating the dangerous building nuisance at 8019 Bergman
Lane pursuant to Los Angeles Superior Court Warrant No 6SW0066, and (2) order this charge
of cost to be assessed against the property by recording a lien with the Los Angeles County
Tax Assessor.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT:
Medhat lskarous, developer/owner of new office building at 1 1003 Lakewood Boulevard,
distributed letters to the Council regarding his concern that a burden is being placed upon the project
by the City’s requirement of installation of four water meters.
Vicki Van Leuven, resident of Downey, spoke regarding turn-around problems associated
with medians on Paramount Boulevard north of Florence Avenue and parking problems for office
buildings in this area; and the sale of the Rives Mansion.
Robert Rubio, Downey resident and candidate for City Council, District Two, invited the City
Council to attend the El Rancho San Antonio Historical Society of Bell Gardens - Petersen Farm
House 100 years old celebration on August 26, 2006.
Robert Goldstein, Downey resident, spoke regarding Downey Regional Medical Center’s 50
year celebration and asked the City for their support for the charity Charter Ball fundraiser.
OTHER BUSINESS – Council Member Announcements or Requests for Future Agenda Items:
Council Member Bayer announced the last concert in the park will be Wednesday night,
noting it was a great season and hoped the good work will continue next year.
Mayor Pro Tem Trejo thanked Community Services Director Thad Phillips for speaking at the
Men’s Club, First Presbyterian Church.
Mayor Perkins recognized his son Jeff in the audience and City Council candidates for
District Two, Robert Rubio and Mario Guerra.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Trejo, seconded by Council Member Gafin, and
unanimously carried (4/0) to approve the remaining Consent Calendar items as recommended:
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5.APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Adjourned and Regular Meetings August 8, 2006:
City Clerk.
6.APPROVED WARRANTS ISSUED: Nos. 215441-216038; Wire Nos. 294-296: 30001271-
30001278; in the total amount of $4,286,764.36: Finance.
7.REFERRED TO PLANNING COMMISSION INITIATION OF ZONE CHANGE NO. 06-97 TO
REZONE 59 PARCELS FROM R-3 (MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) TO R-2 (TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO CONFORM TO THE GENERAL
PLAN: Development Services.
8.ADDED THE POSITION OF RECREATION MANAGER TO THE CITY STAFFING CHART.
DELETE ONE RECREATION SUPERVISOR POSITION, AND APPROPRIATE $16,223
FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR IMPLEMENTATION: Community Services.
9.AUTHORIZED THE REPLACEMENT OF SEVEN (7) VHF MOBILE RADIOS AND
APPROPRIATE $20,000 FOR THE PURCHASE: Fire.
10.AUTHORIZED THE DONATION OF THE SURPLUS RESERVE URBAN SEARCH AND
RESCUE (USAR) VEHICLE TO THE BALDWIN LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT: Fire.
11.ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 06-6943, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING RELOCATION RULES AND REGULATIONS
CONFORMING TO THE CALIFORNIA RELOCATION ASSISTANCE LAW (CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE S 7260 ET SEQ.) AND THE FEDERAL UNIFORM RELOCATION
ASSISTANCE AND REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION POLICIES ACT (42 U.S.C. 460 ET
SEQ.): Public Works.
12.ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 06-1 193, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE IV OF THE DOWNEY
MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE JUVENILE DAYTIME CURFEW AND LOITERING:
Administration.
13.ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 06-1194, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY, AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, ARTICLE VIII.
BUILDING REGULATIONS, TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF THE “ART IN PUBLIC
PLACES” DEVELOPMENT FEE: Administration.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None
ADJOURNMENT: 9:46 p.m.
The meeting adjourned to 6:30 p.m. September 12, 2006 in memory of Annette Pillow,
Downey Theater Stage Manager.
YLE, Chief '5ebuty City Clerk
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