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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 12-14-10 Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 14, 2010 The CitY Council/Community Development Commission of the City of Downey held an Adjourned Regular Meeting at 6:06 p.m., December 14, 2010, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey1 California, Mayor/Chairperson Luis H. Marquez ‘ presiding . PRESENT:Council Members/Commissioners: Luis H. Marquez Roger C. Brossmer David R. Gafin Mario A. Guerra Fernando Vasquez Mayor/Chairperson Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chairperson ALSO PRESENT:Gerald M. Caton, City Manager/Executive Director Charles S. Vose, Interim City Attorney/Agency Counsel Gilbert Livas, Assistant City Manager Scott K. Pomrehn, Assistant Deputy City Manager Kathleen L. Midstokke, City Clerk/Secretary Susan M. Domen, Deputy City Clerk Other City Staff The Invocation was delivered by Senior Pastor, Dr. Paul Steen, Trinity Baptist Church of Downey. The Flag Salute was led by Deputy City Manager Desi Alvarez. 1.ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO MAYOR LUIS H. MARQUEZ: Senator Alan Lowenthal administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Marquez. Mayor Pro Tem Brossmer presented the Mayor’s Pin to Mayor Marquez. 2. ADDRESS BY MAYOR LUIS H. MARQUEZ: Mayor Marquez presented a Power Point presentation explaining that his ongoing initiatives for the City are public safety, park, economic and community development, infrastructure, environmental policy and administrative programs and initiatives. Public Safety will continue to implement advanced technology and receive new equipment; while utilizing the new canine dog and continuing work with Gangs Out of Downey. There will be a new Parks and Recreation department that will continue to pursue grants, create a master plan for inventory and utilization of parks, and increase effectiveness and efficiency at the parks. He continued noting that the City will continue economic and community development through maintaining the “Business Friendly” momentum, pursuing quality businesses and commercial developments and increasing efficiency and effectiveness; the City’s infrastructure will develop a master plan for facilities and street repairs, continue the Lakewood Boulevard and Imperial Highway projects and review the aging water system and locate funding for the repairs. He noted the City is creating an environmental policy with the City Council Minutes (adj.) 12/14/1 0 -1- recent formation of the Green Task Force, the adoption of the Green Building Codes, and creating events like the Earth Day River Clean-up and Day without a Bag. Administration will continue to pursue grants, improve the budget process and forecasting, create more fiscal transparency, provide more information to the Public readily, create local campaign finance reform measures, work on pension reform, and continue creating an ethical atmosphere. He stated his initiatives as Mayor would be: Mayor’s Service Award to honor local groups and citizens for community service; the Mayor’s Wife Project where the wives of Council Members will assist in fundraising efforts for True Lasting Connections; continued work with Keep Downey Beautiful; the Mayor Presents Series; update agreements and Resolutions for the Sister Cities program, with annual Council updates; and the Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center, create strategic funding partners, develop the affiliation with NASA, JPL and the Smithsonian, continue pursuing an auxiliary building for the shuttle mock-up and creating a regional marketing plan. He wants to create one Downey-through redistricting to have State and Federal representatives representing the whole City, the branding identity program, creating community events and working with civic and non-profit groups to create the community feeling. Mayor Marquez called up Assembly Member Bonnie Lowenthal who presented a Certificate of Appreciation congratulating him on becoming Mayor. Assembly Member Ricardo Lara offered his congratulations to Mayor Marquez on his appointment as Mayor. The meeting recessed at 7:02 p.m. and reconvened at 7:08 p.m. with all Council Members/Commissioners present. 3. INTRODUCTION OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Mayor Marquez thanked all in attendance for coming to this meeting that is so important to his family. He recognized his wife Alma, his twins Diego and Maya, his parents, sister, brother-in-lawI brother, nieces and nephews, his in-laws, and friends in the audience; thanked his family for always supporting him; and recognized his sisters and their families who could not be in attendance tonight. He continued by recognizing Assembly Member Bonnie Lowenthal, Assembly Member Ricardo Lara, Assembly Member Calderon’s Field Representative Mike Holland, Lynwood Mayor Pro Tem Jim Wharton, and the Maria Quinonez Lynwood City Clerk in the audience; he thanked his Council colleagues for doing a great job running this City; thanked City Administration, City employees, Department Heads, Public Safety groups, and Administration Secretaries Barbara Hruden, Patricia Coppell and Shirley Conte for all the great work they do for the City. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m. //' bZ mmRQ MwRamV. MHagar:> KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk/Secretary ;Cg-a City Council Minutes (adj.) 12/14/1 0 -2- MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 14, 2010 The City Council of the City of Downey held a Regular Meeting at 7:09 p.m., December 14, 2010, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California, Mayor Luis H. Marquez presiding. PRESENT:Council Members: Luis H. Marquez Roger C. Brossmer David R. Gafin Mario A. Guerra Fernando Vasquez Mayor Mayor Pro Tem ALSO PRESENT:Gerald M. Caton, City Manager Charles S. Vose, Interim City Attorney Gilbert Livas, Assistant City Manager Kathleen L. Midstokke, 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 John Michicoff, Finance Director John Oskoui, Public Works Director Thad Phillips, Community Services 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 Vasquez reported that he recently participated in the Parent Institute for Quality Education hosted by the Downey Unified School District. Council Member Gafin reported that he attended Supervisor Knabe’s State of the County Address; invited everyone to attend the Swearing in Ceremony for the new Fire Chief on Monday at 11 a.m.; and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy, Safe New Year. Council Member Guerra recognized his wife Ann, School Board Member Tod Corrin, and his commissioners Ruben Salgado, Bob Keiffer, and Ed Lars in the audience; noted that Senator Lowenthal is a great mentor and thanked him for being in attendance; recognized the incoming City Attorney, Yvette Abich Garcia in the audience; noted that the Police Officer injured last week was due to go home from the hospital today; and wished everyone Happy Holidays. City Council Minutes 12/14/10 -1- Mayor Pro Tem Brossmer announced the Winter Science Camp to be held at the Learning Center, December 27th-31 st; Dr. Stauffer is donating $15,000 towards every 5th Grade student attending the Challenger Learning Center; and recognized School Board Member Tod Comin, and his wife Esther in the audience Mayor Marquez thanked Council Member Guerra for the use of his Bible tonight; wished everyone Happy Holidays, safe celebrations and a Happy New Year; thanked Assistant Deputy City Manager Pomrehn for his assistance with the presentation tonight; and thanked his friends and family for being here PRESENTATIONS: None PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1.ADOPT ORDINANCES FOR THE 2010 CALIFORNIA BUILDING, ELECTRICAL. MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, GREEN, ENERGY, AND RESIDENTIAL CODES: Community Development. A. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 10 – , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REPEALING ARTICLE VIII, CHAPTER 1 (“DOWNEY BUILDING CODE”) AND ADDING THERETO A NEW CHAPTER 1 (“DOWNEY BUILDING CODE”) AND MAKING AMENDMENTS THERETO (ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2010 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE WITH AMENDMENTS). B. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 10 – . AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, AMENDING ARTICLE VIII. CHAPTER 2, OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2010 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE AS THE DOWNEY ELECTRICAL CODE C. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 10 – . AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, AMENDING ARTICLE VIII OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2010 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE AS THE DOWNEY MECHANICAL CODE D. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 10 – , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, AMENDING ARTICLE VIII OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2010 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA 2010 AMENDMENTS AS THE DOWNEY PLUMBING CODE. E. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 10 – , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, AMENDING ARTICLE VIII OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE 2010 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND ITS AMENDMENTS AS THE DOWNEY GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE. F. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 10 – . AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, AMENDING ARTICLE VIII OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE 2010 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE AS THE DOWNEY ENERGY CODE. City Council Minutes 12/14/10 -2- G. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 10 – . AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY. AMENDING ARTICLE VIII OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE 2010 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE AND ITS AMENDMENTS AS THE DOWNEY RESIDENTIAL CODE. The Public Hearing was opened at: 7:17p.m. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brossmer, seconded by Council Member Gafin and so ordered to continue the Public Hearing until January 1 1, 2011 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: There were no speakers to come forward. CONSENT CALENDAR: It was moved by Council Member Guerra, seconded by Council Member Gafin, and unanimously carried to approve the Consent Calendar items as recommended: 2.APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular and Adjourned Meetings November 23, 2010; Adjourned Meetings December 7 and 8, 2010: City Clerk. 3.APPROVED WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 254716 – 255206: Wire Nos. 30002276 – 30002295 and 668 – 672; in the total amount of $6,149,655.38: Finance. 4.ACCEPTED AND APPROPRIATE $83,700 1N ADDITIONAL AFTER SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SAFETY PROGRAM (ASES) GRANT FUNDS: Community Services. 5.APPROPRIATED $2,766,328.47 1N CARRY-FORWARD APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2010: Finance. 6.CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 590 - PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD FIBEROPTIC COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. PHASE 1: APPROVED CONTRACT TO C.T. & F. INC.. IN THE AMOUNT OF $578,550.66 AND APPROPRIATED $427,400 FROM MEASURE R FUNDS & $121,500 FROM GAS TAX FUNDS: Public Works. 7.CASH CONTRACT NO. 632-2 - LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – PHASE 2: ACCEPTED THE IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROVED THE FINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $2,451,680.31 AND APPROPRIATED $83,905 FROM WATER FUNDS & $179,820 FROM GAS TAX FUNDS: Public Works. 8.APPROVED AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO CITY MANAGER’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT: Administration. 9.ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 10-7242-A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING PARCEL MAP NO. 71146 FOR 8233 – 8255 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD. APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDER AND ACCEPTING A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT CASH DEPOSIT AS SURETY: Public Works 10.ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 10-7243. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF ALEX SAAB TO THE GREEN TASK FORCE FOR CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT ONE: Administration. City Council Minutes 12/14/10 -3- 11.INTRODUCED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 3186 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS ON SEVENTH STREET BETWEEN RIVES AVENUE AND DOWNEY AVENUE: Public Works 12.ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 10 - 1271, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 3186 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS ON STEWART & GRAY ROAD: Public Works. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 13.PROCLAIMED DECEMBER 16, 2010 AS THE CITY “A DAY WITHOUT A BAG DAY” AND RECOGNIZED LARS AND KATHY CLUTTERHAM FOR THEIR GENEROUS DONATION TO THE CITy “A DAy WITHOUT A BAG” PROGRAM: Administration. Deputy City Manager Alvarez presented a staff report explaining that the Council previously adopted the program in cooperation with Heal the Bay. Through a large donation from the Clutterham family, the City will be giving away bags at City Hall and the City Library. Council Member Guerra noted that this is a substantial donation from the Clutterham family for the second year in a row. Mayor Marquez and Council Member Guerra presented a Proclamation declaring December 16th as a “Day Without a Bag Day” in the City of Downey and a Certificate of Appreciation to Lars and Kathy Clutterham. OTHER BUSINESS: CONSENT ITEMS REMOVED: None. STAFF COMMENTS: City Manager Caton stated that staff is excited to work with this Council and congratulated Mayor Marquez ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., January 1 1, 201 1, in memory of Terry Sladky, Downey Building Inspector; Kaiji Sodetani, father-in-law of Downey Unified School District Board Member Martha Sodetani and grandfather of Downey Executive Secretary Kim Sodetani; and Ben Salgado, father of Emergency Preparedness Committee member Ruben Salgado M&„Eg#LM@ KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk a City Council Minutes 12/14/10 -4-