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Home My WebLink About04a. Minutes - 06-08-10 Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REGULAR MEETING JUNE 8, 2010 The City Council of the City of Downey held a Regular Meeting at 7:36 p.m., June 8, 2010, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California, Mayor Anne M. Bayer presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: Anne M. Bayer Mayor Luis H. Marquez Mayor Pro Tem (absent/excused) Roger C. Brossmer David R. Gafin Mario A. Guerra ALSO PRESENT: Gerald M. Caton, City Manager Edward W. Lee, City Attorney Gilbert Livas, Assistant City Manager Joyce E. Doyle, Chief Deputy City Clerk Desi Alvarez, Deputy City Manager/Special Projects Mark Sauter, Deputy City Manager/Emergency Services Scott K. Pomrehn, Assistant Deputy City Manager Rick Esteves, Police Chief Thad Phillips, Community Services Director Brian Ragland, Public Works Director Brian Saeki, Community Development Director Jeff Turner, Fire Chief Susan Domen, Deputy City Clerk Other City Staff COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS; AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS: Council Member Guerra noted he attended the AVID graduation last week, the Red Cross Hometown Heroes event with the Mayor, Relay for Life last Saturday and commended Council Member Brossmer for doing his efforts on the event over the years, thanked Lee Ann Sears and the th Rose Float Association for their assistance as well; he announced that next Saturday, June 19 th Keep Downey Beautiful will be holding an event behind Beach’s Market, next Tuesday, June 15 a delegation from China will be visiting; he will be speaking at the Central Municipal Water Board meeting on the Green Task Force; and thanked Richard Daggett for giving him a book he wrote. Council Member Gafin recognized Chamber of Commerce President, Robert Zavala in the audience; announced the Chamber of Commerce’s City Affairs Committee meeting tomorrow where Police Chief Esteves will be the featured speaker; reminded everyone there will be a Budget Study session meeting tomorrow at 4:00 p.m., Thursday will be the Keep Downey Beautiful Annual Home th Improvement Awards at 6:30 p.m.; and June 18 will be the Chamber of Commerce Installation luncheon; he thanked Public Works for protecting the Veteran’s memorials so quickly; and requested increased enforcement for the illegal street vendors popping up. -1- City Council Minutes 06/08/10 Council Member Brossmer recognized School Board Member Gutierrez in the audience; noted he attended the PTA Scholarship breakfast on Monday with Mayor Bayer, attended a Veterans Memorial subcommittee meeting, and a Southeast Water Coalition meeting last week; met with the Public Works Director to review traffic calming in District 3, attended the Red Cross Hometown Heroes event, and the Business Watch meeting today; announced the Treasure Island th annual picnic will be on June 19 from 12-2; thanked the Police and Fire departments for their assistance with the Relay for Life, thanked Council Member Guerra and Mayor Bayer for participating in the event, and thanked Deputy City Clerk Domen for organizing the Luminaria Ceremony and the City for the use of the show mobile. Mayor Bayer recognized Commissioner Lee Ann Sears in the audience; reminded everyone thth to vote; announced that on June 12 there will be a smart gardening workshop, on June 14 Keep th Downey Beautiful will hold their regular meeting in City Hall, and June 19 there will be a tire recycling event at Santa Fe High School. recessedreconvened The meeting at 7:48 p.m. and at 8:01 p.m. with all Council Members present, noting the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Marquez. PRESENTATIONS: A Presentation was made by the Kiwanis Clubs to Mayor Bayer for the donation of $100,000 to the Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center. Mayor Bayer and Police Chief Esteves recognized Juddy Ceniceros, Administrative Assistant, City Manager’s Office, for the receipt of the Peace Officers’ Association of Los Angeles 2010 Centurion Achievement for Excellence in Community Policing Award. Mayer Bayer and representatives from Congress Member Roybal-Allard’s office presented Certificates of Recognition to Downey and Warren High School Students who won and who thth participated in Congress Member Roybal-Allard’s 17 Annual 34 Congressional District Student Art Competition. recessedreconvened The meeting at: 7:48 p.m. and at 8:01 p.m. with all Council Members present, noting the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Marquez. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121, FISCAL YEAR 2010-11: Public Works. A. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 10-7188, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT FOR LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT 121 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11. opened The Public Hearing was at: 8:19 p.m. The Chief Deputy City Clerk affirmed receipt of Proof of Publication and Affidavit of Posting. It was moved by Council Member Brossmer, seconded receive and file the Proof of Publication and by Council Member Gafin and so ordered to Affidavit of Posting. Public Works Director Ragland presented a Power Point presentation stating that there are 6,138 street lights of which 1,468 are owned by the City and that there are currently 109 traffic signals of which 85 are owned by the City. He noted that there are 7 zones in the District and the -2- City Council Minutes 06/08/10 funding comes from a general property tax, direct assessment levy on parcels, interest earned from funds, and a direct assessment for Zones 3 and 7. Each year to determine new rates the following is considered: new lights and signals, operating and maintenance costs, changes in electrical rates, new properties added, and landscaping added to the zones. He concluded noting that the changes for fiscal year 2010/2011 include 6 new residential properties, 11 commercial properties, Zone 2 increasing by 6.8 percent, Imperial Highway phase 2, and Lakewood Boulevard Improvement Project between Fifth Street and Florence Avenue. Harold Tseklenis, resident of Downey, asked if the LED lights are being looked into for installation throughout the City. It was moved by Council Member Brossmer, seconded by Council Member Gafin and so close the Public Hearing the time being 8:30 p.m. ordered to NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: Marsha Moode, representative for the Downey Civic Light Opera, requested that consideration for groups that use the theatre be continued to be allowed to do so. Lee Ann Sears, representative for Relay for Life, thanked the Fire and Police Departments for their assistance with the relay and noted that they raised approximately $70,000. Bob Goldstien, resident of Downey, stated that the Downey Civic Light Opera should not be allowed to be bumped from the theatre. Harold Tseklenis, resident of Downey, noted that the theatre was built to promote performing arts; and that the Oasis program is being shut down and asked if the City could take it over from the School District. The following persons spoke in regards to the investigation of the Police shooting of Steven Bours: Ronald Bours Nicki Otto Unknown Speaker CONSENT ITEMS REMOVED: 6. APPROVE THE SPEED HUMP STANDARD PLAN FOR INSTALLATION IN CITY PARKING LOTS: Public Works. This item was removed at the request of Council Member Gafin and is listed under Other Business below. CONSENT CALENDAR: It was moved by Council Member Gafin, seconded by Council Member Guerra, and approve the remainder of unanimously carried, noting the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Marquez, to the Consent Calendar items as recommended: 2. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Special Meeting May 20, 2010; Regular and : Adjourned Meetings May 25, 2010 City Clerk. 3. APPROVED WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 250168 – 250574; Wire Nos. 595 – 598 : and 30002150 – 30002158; in the total amount of $2,699,715.53 Finance. -3- City Council Minutes 06/08/10 4. DIRECTED CITY CLERK TO CONDUCT THE BIENNIAL REVIEW OF THE CITY’S CURRENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE: City Clerk. 5. APPROVED RENEWAL OF SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH SANTA FE SPRINGS FOR AUTOMATED LIBRARY MANAGEMENT: Community Services. 7. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 10-7189, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NOS. 025-N AND 026-N TO THE CITY OF DOWNEY – STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 07-5334R FOR THE LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT – PHASE 3A (CASH CONTRACT 632-3A) AND IMPERIAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC THROUGHPUT AND SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT – PHASE 2 (CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 599): Public Works. 8. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 10-7190, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY GRANTING ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ESTABLISH PARKING RESTRICTIONS AND TO INSTALL ALL NECESSARY SIGNS EFFECTING SAID RESTRICTIONS: Public Works. 9. GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 2, 2010, FOR CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS TWO AND FOUR: City Clerk. A. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 10-7191, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISION OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY. B. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 10-7192, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE THE CITY OF DOWNEY GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE; C. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 10-7193, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010 . 10. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 10-7194, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING APPOINTMENTS OF KENT HALBMAIER, MARIA LARKIN, RICHARD SHARPE AND ERNIE GARCIA TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE FOR COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 4 AND 5: Administration. 11. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 10-7195, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CONSENTING TO INCLUSION OF PROPERTIES WITHIN THE INCORPORATED AREA OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY IN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ENERGY PROGRAM TO FINANCE DISTRIBUTED GENERATION RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AND ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS, AND APPROVING THE REPORT SETTING FORTH THE PARAMETERS OF THE REFERENCED PROGRAM AND CERTAIN MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH: Administration. -4- City Council Minutes 06/08/10 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None. OTHER BUSINESS: CONSENT ITEMS REMOVED: 6. APPROVED THE SPEED HUMP STANDARD PLAN FOR INSTALLATION IN CITY PARKING LOTS: Public Works. Council Member Gafin stated that he pulled this item to thank staff for looking at the available options and reevaluating the types of humps being used. He noted they are creating a standardized plan and requested that a 6 -12 month review period occur before they are installed elsewhere in the City. It was moved by Council Member Gafin, seconded by Council Member Guerra and approve the installation unanimously carried, noting the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Marquez, to plan. Council Member Guerra asked if the Los Angeles County Fire and Ambulances that were driving at excessive speeds within the Discovery Sports Complex parking lot have been spoken to and Fire Chief Turner responded that letters had been sent to both. STAFF COMMENTS: City Manager Caton noted that there is always bilingual staff to assist any members of the Public. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., June 9, 2010, for the purpose of a Budget Rosalie Carpenter, Study Session; in memory of longtime Downey resident, former employee of the City Library and writer of the “Set Me Down in Downey” song in 1961, as part of a City contest. ___________________________________ ____________________________ JOYCE E. DOYLE, Chief Deputy City Clerk ANNE M. BAYER, Mayor -5- City Council Minutes 06/08/10