HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 10-24-06 - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 24, 2006
The City Council/Community Development Commission of the City of Downey held an
Adjourned Regular Meeting at 6:32 p.m., October24, 2006, in the Council Chamber of the Downey
City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California, Mayor/Chairman Meredith H. Perkins
presiding
PRESENT: Council Members/Commissioners:
Meredith H. Perkins
Rick Trejo
Mayor/Chairman
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chairman
(arrived 6:40 p.m.)
David R. Gafln
Kirk O. Cartozian
Anne M. Bayer
ALSO PRESENT:Gerald Caton, City Manager
Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager
Charles S. Vose, City Attorney/Economic Development Director
Kathleen L. Midstokke, City Clerk/Secretary
Scott Pornrehn, Assistant to the City Manager
Desi Alvarez, Public Works Director
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: No one came forward to speak.
APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
It was moved by Council Member/Commissioner GaIn, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Bayer, and unanimously carried (4/0) to approve the Closed Session
Minutes of September 26, 2006.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor/Chairman Perkins announced the Council/Commission is recessing to Closed
Session (6:33 p.m.) to discuss matters under the authority of the following sections of the
Government Code:
1 Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with real property negotiator Charles Vose
re: 9066 Firestone Boulevard; negotiating party: Primestor Development; under negotiations:
price and terms of payment.
2.Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with real property negotiator Desi Alvarez
re: properties at:
A. 8847 Imperial Highway and 12555 Lakewood Boulevard; negotiating parties: Abbas Satrap
and Navid Sharafatian;
B. 12961 Lakewood Boulevard; negotiating party: Gameil Hanein;
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C. 8818-8832 Imperial Highway and 12623, 12631-1 2639 Lakewood Boulevard ; negotiating
party: David Gonsalves;
D. 8850 Imperial Highway; negotiating party: Tom Steele;
Under negotiations: price and terms of payment.
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Government Code Section 54957.6 – Conference with labor negotiator Lee Powell re:
direction for labor negotiations with Downey Firemen’s Association.
RECONVENED
The meeting reconvened in Open Session at 7:30 p.m. Wth all Council
Members/Commissioners present. There were no actions to report.
The meeting recessed at 7:30 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:22 p.m. Wth all Council Members/Commissioners present.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:22 p.m.
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KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, Q:'TI Clerk/Secretary MEREDITH H. PERKINS, Mayor/Chairman
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MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 24, 2006
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Presentations
GPA #06-77/ZC #06-78, 12850 Woodruff Ave.Prepare Reso.
Of Denial
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2
2
4
4
4
4
Non-Agenda Public Comment
Council Member Announcements/Request for Future Agenda Items
Consent Calendar – Items for Removal
Council Minutes: Reg. & Adj. Mtg. 10/1 0/06
Warrants: #217277-217602; Wire Nos. 3000131 1-30001318;
$2,990,298.59
CA #06-22, Sect 9150.08, Prkg. R-1 & R-2 Zones
Approved
Approved
Set Hearing
11/14/06
Appeal, Denial ZV #06-100, 7537 Calmcrest, Driveway Set Hearing
11/14/06
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
Reso. Acquire Property, Lakewood Blvd & 8850 Imperial Set Hearing
11/28/06
Global Learning Agreement
Rio Hondo Golf Course Booster Pump
Hill, Farrer & Burrill, LLP Agreement, Lakewood Blvd.
MOU Coordination Water Resources Planning, Grant Fndg.
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Adopted
Introduced
Holiday Lane Parade Permit
Edward C. Kruse “Trueline” Contract, Tennis Courts Resrfcing
Ord. #06-1 196, DMC 3186 Paramount Blvd. Speed Limits
Ord. DMC 3186 Paramount Blvd. Speed Limits
Spartan Lacquer Remediation, $27,000 Gas Tax Funds
Reso. #06-6949, Class Spec & Salary Rnge. PD Trng. Coord.
Approved
Adopted
Adjournment
MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 24, 2006
The City Council of the City of Downey held a Regular Meeting at 7:35 p.m., October 24,
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
ALSO PRESENT:Gerald Caton, City Manager
Charles S. Vose, City Attorney/Economic Development Director
Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager
Kathleen L. Midstokke, City Clerk
Scott Pomrehn, Assistant to the City Manager
Desi Alvarez, Public Works Director
Linda Haines, Development Services Director
John Michicoff, Finance Director
Mike Miller, Police Captain
Thad Phillips, Community Services Director
Mark Sauter, Fire Chief
John Godlewski, City Planner
Susan Domen, Secretary to the City Clerk
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Perkins presented the Mayor’s Soaring Eagle Award to Robert Linares, Water
Systems Lead Operator.
Mayor Perkins presented a Proclamation regarding Breast Cancer Awareness Month
(October) and End Domestic Violence Month (November) to Beverly Matthis, Downey Soroptimist
President
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 06-77 AND ZONE CHANGE NO. 06-78. FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12850 WOODRUFF AVENUE, TO AMEND THE GENERAL
PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL AND MEDIUM
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO GENERAL MANUFACTURING; AND REZONING FROM Rl-
5,000 TO M-1 (APPLICANT: MOHAMAD POURNAMDAM, 4 PRAIRIE INC.): Development
Services
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Mayor Perkins opened the Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m. City Clerk Midstokke affirmed
receipt of the Proof of Publication. It was moved by Council Member Gafin, seconded by Council
Member Cartozian and so ordered to receive and file. City Clerk Midstokke stated that 20 pieces of
correspondence had been received on this item since the distribution of the packets, all being
objections to the rezoning. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Trejo, seconded by Council Member
Cartozian and so ordered to receive and file the correspondence.
Council Member Gafin announced that he had previously met with the applicant and
representatives from the Calvary Chapel Church and listened to their concerns.
Council Member Cartozian announced that he had previously met with representatives from
the Calvary Chapel Church and listened to their concerns.
City Planner Godlewski explained that this piece of property is a remnant of the 1-105
Freeway construction and is 70 feet wide by 1 ,200 feet long. The odd size of the lot makes the
development of the property difficult. He stated that the current R-1, 5,000 zoning existed prior to
the freeway project. He continued that the applicant has requested this change to be able to put a
self-storage facility on the site. City Planner Godlewski noted that the Planning Commission had
concerns about amending the General Plan to allow manufacturing designation on this property
because it would allow for many undesirable uses for this property and there would be no guarantee
that the applicant would put in a self-storage facility after the rezoning was in effect.
Michael Goodson, representative for the owner, stated that they agree with staff’s
recommendation to rezone this property to M-1 would afford his client the ability to develop the
property. He stated that the City’s Ordinances, Conditional Use Permit process and the site plan
and design review process would ensure adequate uses on this property. He also noted that his
client is willing to enter into an agreement with the church limiting the available uses of the property
in the future.
The following persons spoke in opposition to the application:
Stacy McCormack
Bill Minasian
Linda Olivieri
Debbie Aguirre
Maria ?
Jack Purcell
Unknown Speaker
AJ Jarasonis
Tara ?
Alexa ?
Dean Clayborn
Rhonda Starr
So Pak Hong
Nichlasa Thomas
Phillip O’Malley
Hector Maldanego
Alita Pash
Dennis Gleason
Johnathon Garcia
Lori Pillow
Michael Goodson, representative for the owner, stated that his client is sensitive to the
concerns of the residents and church and a storage facility would be the least conflicting use of the
property. He noted the General Plan is a living document that is adjusted whenever a piece of
property is found to be incompatible with an area or development.
It was moved by Council Member Gafin, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Trejo and so ordered
to close the Public Hearing, the time being 8:46 p.m.
Council Member Gafin noted although he is sensitive to the issues of size and shape of the
lot, he does not believe in spot zoning or opening up a piece of property so close to a church and
neighborhood to manufacturing uses. He sated that he was elected to represent the citizens and
they have made it very clear what they want on this issue.
Mayor Pro Tem Trejo concurred with Council Member Gafin’s comments and asked if the
church had inquired about purchasing the property.
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Council Member Bayer stated that she had the confidence in her appointee, Craig Schwerdt,
to the General Plan Amendment Committee and her Planning Commissioner, Terry Lambros, and
was confident in their decisions on this property.
Council Member Cartozian explained that there should be a compatible use found for the
property, but sometimes it just doesn’t happen and that the City isn’t always looking to make
revenue, they have to weigh the public health and safety issues first.
It was moved by Council Member Gafin, seconded by Council Member Cartozian and
unanimously carried to request staff to bring back a Resolution denying General Plan
Amendment No. 06-77 and Zone Change No. 06-78 for property located at 12850 Woodruff
Avenue.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT:
Margarita Rogers, resident of Downey Island area, thanked their mailman Mr. Rios for calling
911 when he smelled smoke coming from a house on his mail route and also thanked the Fire
Department for their services on this call.
OTHER BUSINESS – Council Member Announcements or Requests for Future Agenda Items:
CONFERENCE AND MEETING REPORTS. Mayor Perkins reported that he recently
attended a California Contract Cities Association conference in San Diego which included
presentations on border security.
Council Member Cartozian announced that the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast will be held on
November 9th and congratulated Mayor Perkins on eight years of service to the City; announced that
he attended the Walk the Talk against Child Abuse event, the grand opening of the Bally’s Fitness
Center and a lecture on Ranch House style architecture given by Alan Hess.
Council Member Bayer wished Happy Birthday to Lee Ann Sears, her appointee to the
Emergency Preparedness Committee; recognized Fay Campbell, her appointee to the Water
Facilities Corporation in the audience tonight; and announced that she attended a Southeast Area
Animal Control (SEAACA) meeting last Thursday.
Mayor Pro Tem Trejo announced that he attended the 1 ;t Annual Cheese Steak Bowl held at
Philly’s Best between Downey and Warren High Schools football players; requested staff to conduct
a parking use study regarding the three medical office buildings and Downey Regional Medical
Center being in close proximity and at full capacity.
Council Member Gafin recognized Robert Savala, member of Downey Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors in the audience tonight; announced that on October 31 =t the Pumpkin
Patch will be at Apollo Park, on November 1 ;t the Coordinating Council will have State Senator Alan
Lowenthal as guest speaker at noon at Barbara Riley Center, and November 4th will be the fishing
derby at Wilderness Park.
Mayor Perkins announced that the Downey-Warren football game will be this Friday; and
recognized his friend Irene and son Jeff in the audience tonight.
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CONSENT CALENDAR – ITEMS FOR REMOVAL:
13.APPROPRIATE $27,000 1N GAS TAX FUNDS FOR SPARTAN LACQUER REMEDIATION
OVERSIGHT BY LOS ANGELES REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD:
Public Works. This item was removed by Mayor Perkins and is listed in Other Business
below
14.ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 06- . A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING A CLASS SPECIFICATION AND ESTABLISHING A
SALARY RANGE FOR TRAINING COORDINATOR: Police. This item was removed by
Council Member Gafin and is listed in Other Business below.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Mayor ProTem Trejo, seconded by Council Member Bayer, and
unanimously carried to approve the remaining Consent Calendar items as recommended:
2.APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting October 10, 2006: City Clerk.
3.APPROVED WARRANTS ISSUED: Nos. 217277 – 217602; Wire Nos. 30001311-
30001318; in the total amount of $2,990,298.59: Finance.
4.SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 14, 2006 FOR CODE AMENDMENT NO. 06-22,
A REQUEST TO REVISE SECTION 9150.08(d) OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO PARKING IN THE R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AND R-2 (TWO-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONES: Development Services.
5.SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 14, 2006 FOR THE APPEAL OF DENIAL OF
ZONE VARIANCE NO. 06-100, A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO SECTION 9150 AND
9110 OF DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DRIVEWAY WIDTH AND
EXCESSIVE CONCRETE IN THE FRONT YARD SETBACK FOR PROPERTY AT 7537
CALMCREST DRIVE, ZONED Rl-5,000 (APPLICANT/APPELLANT: DAVID HAMMOND:
Development Services.
6.SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 28. 2006 FOR CONSIDERATION OF
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY TO ACQUIRE THREE PROPERTIES
LOCATED ALONG LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD AND THE LEASEHOLD INTEREST IN
PROPERTy LOCATED AT 8850 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY: Public Works.
7.APPROVED AGREEMENT WITH GLOBAL LEARNING, INC. FOR EVALUATION
SERVICES FOR THE ASPIRE PROGRAM: Community Services.
8.APPROPRIATED $39,500 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A BOOSTER PUMP AT RIO
HONDO GOLF CLUB: Community Services.
9.APPROVED AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES WITH HILL, FARRER &
BURRILL, LLP REGARDING LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT:
Public Works
10.APPROVED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR COORDINATION OF WATER
RESOURCES PLANNING RELATING TO PROPOSITION 50 GRANT FUNDING AND
IMPLEMENTATION: Public Works.
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11.APPROVED HOLIDAY LANE PARADE PERMIT FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3. 2006:
Administration.
12.APPROVED CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,773 TO EDWARD C. KRUSE, DBA
“TRUELINE” FOR RESURFACING THE TENNIS COURTS AT INDEPENDENCE AND
FURMAN PARKS: Public Works.
15.ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 06-1 196, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 3186 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS FOR PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD: Public Works.
16.INTRODUCED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING SECTION 3186 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SPEED
LIMITS FOR OLD RIVER SCHOOL ROAD: Public Works.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None
OTHER BUSINESS:
CONSENT CALENDER – ITEMS REMOVED BY COUNCIL APPROVAL:
13.APPROPRIATED $27,000 1N GAS TAX FUNDS FOR SPARTAN LACQUER
REMEDIATION OVERSIGHT BY LOS ANGELES REGIONAL WATER QUALITY
CONTROL BOARD; Public Works.
Mayor Perkins clarified that by the end of the clean-up process, this project will have cost
approximately $1.5 million and will be completed in 12 to 18 months.
City Manager Caton noted that due to the fact this will be used for a road, the Gas Tax Funds
can be used to help pay for the costs.
City Attorney/Economic Development Director Vose noted that after the clean-up of the
property is completed, it will become a very marketable piece of property.
It was moved by Mayor Perkins, seconded by Council Member Cartozian and unanimously
carried to approve staff recommendation.
14.ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 06-6949. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING A CLASS SPECIFICATION AND ESTABLISHING A
SALARY RANGE FOR TRAINING COORDINATOR: Police.
Council Member Gafin inquired if the new position would be in charge of revitalizing the
Neighborhood Watch program and was told they would be in charge of training programs and
community groups.
It was moved by Council Member Gafin, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Trejo and
unanimously carried to adopt the Resolution.
Prior to the vote, Mayor Pro Tem Trejo noted that his neighborhood and others would like to
start a Neighborhood Watch program.
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City Manager Caton stated that he would have staff bring back a report on how to revitalize
this program throughout Downey.
Council Member Cartozian noted that the interest from the citizens had dropped off, and it
would take the residents continuing the programs for it to be successful again.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:22 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 9:22p.m. to 6:30 p.m. November 14, 2006; in memory of
Downey Police Officer Jose Llamas and Downey Museum of Art Advisory Board Member Kim
Gould
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KATHLEEN L. FdIDSTCKKE. City Clerk MEREDITH H. PERKINS, Mayor
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