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CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
MAY 24, 2011
The City Council/Community Development Commission of the City of Downey held an
Adjourned Regular Meeting at 6:31 p.m., May 24, 201 1, in the Council Chamber of the Downey
City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California, Mayor/Chairperson Luis H. Marquez
presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members/Commissioners:
Luis H. Marquez Mayor/Chairperson
(arrived at 6:45 p.m.)
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-ChairpersonRoger C. Brossmer
David R. Gafin
Mario A. Guerra
Fernando Vasquez
ALSO PRESENT:Gerald M. Caton, City Manager/Executive Director
Gilbert Livas, Assistant City Manager
Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney/Agency Counsel
Joyce E. Doyle, Interim City Clerk/Secretary
Other City Staff
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ADJOURNED MEETING AGENDA ITEMS:None
APPROVED CLOSED SESSION MINUTES: May 10, 2011.
It was moved by Council Member/Commissioner Gafin, seconded by Council Member/
Commissioner Vasquez and so ordered by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chairperson Brossmer to
approve the Closed Session Minutes from May 10, 2011.
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chairperson Brossmer announced the Council/Commission is
recessing to Closed Session (6:32 p.m.) to discuss matters under the authority of the
following sections of the Government Code:
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Government Code Section 54956.9(a) – Conference with legal counsel – pending
litigation: Environmental Assessment and Remediation Management, Inc. vs. City of
DownevT et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC434986.
Government Code Section 54957.6 – Conference with labor negotiators Yvette Abich
Garcia/Irma Youssefieh re: direction for labor negotiations with Downey Fire
Management Association, Downey Firemen’s Association, Downey Public SafetY
Auxiliary Association, Downey City Employees’ Association – Maintenance Unit,
Downey Police Officers’ Association and Downey Police Management Association
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RECONVENED:
The meeting reconvened in Open Session at 7:32 p.m. with all Council Members/
Commissioners present. City Attorney/Agency Counsel Abich Garcia announced there were no
Closed Session actions to report.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 10:18 p.m.
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MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 24, 2011
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The City Council of the City of Downey held a Regular Meeting at 7:35 p.m., May 24, 201 1, 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
Gilbert Livas, Assistant City Manager
Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney
Joyce E. Doyle, Interim City Clerk
Shannon DeLong, Assistant to the 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
Lonnie C)room, Fire Chief
Shirley Conte, Secretary to the City Council
Other City Staff
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS; AND
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS:
Council Member Vasquez congratulated the Kiwanis Club for awarding $31,000 in
scholarships; requested Code Enforcement continue enforcement of illegal street vendors and noted
in particular the ramp of the 1-5/1-605 Freeways at Studebaker Road and Florence Avenue;
mentioned attending the California Contract Cities Association conference in Indian Wells where he
noted attending a seminar on development and how to use open space presented by Rick Carruso of
Carruso Development.
Council Member Gafin announced the annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Downey
Cemetery on Monday, May 30, at 1 1 :00 a.m.; the Dog Party at Rio San Gabriel Park on Saturday,
June 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; and requested the Police Department schedule heavier patrols
at schools for the remainder of the school year to enforce illegal parking during student drop-off and
pick-up
Council Member Guerra mentioned attending the California Contract Cities Association
conference where he and Mayor Pro Tem Brossmer met with Los Angeles County Supervisor Don
Knabe; noted State Controller John Chang presented a review of what is taking place in the State;
and said other topics were modern media technology for cities and public integrity with District
Attorney Steve Cooley and Dave Deukmejian from the Los Angeles County Office of Integrity. He
mentioned the Keep Downey Beautiful (KDB) cleanup last Saturday along the railroad tracks and
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advised KDB is one of the reasons Downey is a finalist in the All America City contest. He advised
there will be a citywide KDB cleanup in September at Rio San Gabriel Park. He mentioned he,
Council Member Gafin and Mayor Pro Tem Brossmer attended the annual Public Works Employee
Awards breakfast and thanked Public Works staff for the work they do for the City; noted the
Downtown Subcommittee met last week i pointed out he and his family ate in Downtown Downey last
Friday night and could not find a parking space as the various venues were busy; advised the annual
Greek Festival will take place on June 4 and 5; noted he and Council Member Gafin attended a
ribbon cutting for a new hair studio business; and advised that the Coca-Cola Bottling Company
hosted the Green Chamber Committee lunch meeting today with about 50 attendees and noted the
large savings Coca-Cola experienced in its trash bill due to recycling.
Mayor Pro Tem Brossmer mentioned attending the California Contract Cities Association
conference where the lunch speaker was Bill Fujioka, the Chief Executive Officer for Los Angeles
County, and advised that he and Council Member Guerra discussed the Rancho Development with
Mr. Fujioka and were encouraged to schedule a follow-up meeting. He noted attending a Downtown
Subcommittee Meeting; will attend the Older American Awards in downtown Los Angeles tomorrow;
will attend the Greek Festival on June 4; and will attend the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life
event on June 4 at Downey Adult School. He advised that the Learning Center will provide free
admission from Memorial Day through Labor Day to active duty military and their families and noted
the Center will hold its first annual Downey inaugural robotics competition on Saturday, May 28,
where both Downey and Warren high schools will compete. He thanked Executive Director Scott
Pomrehn and his staff for scheduling this event.
Mayor Marquez welcomed everyone and thanked them for participating in the Council
meetings. He mentioned attending the California Contract Cities Association conference, noting a
session on accountability and audits: noted attending the International Conference of Shopping
Centers in Las Vegas where about 40,000 retailers/developers gathered and said people know who
the City of Downey is and commended Community Development Director Saeki and his staff for this
recognition. He advised the Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center will have four
week-long space camps this summer for 4th through 9th graders and encouraged parents to have
their children attend.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Marquez presented a Proclamation for Older Americans Month to Nadine Morris, this
year’s Older American of Year honoree for Downey.
Mayor Marquez introduced Captain Miner from the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Captain
Miner presented the CHP’s 10851 Award for the recovery of stolen vehicles to Downey Police
Officers Jaime Llamas and Michael Hernandez. He noted the CHP is designated by a Governor’s
executive order as the statewide coordinator for vehicle theft prevention and these awards are given
in coordination with the Automobile Club of Southern California.
Mayor Marquez presented Certificates of Recognition to Warren High School AVID
(Advancement Via Individual Determination) Program Seniors. He called upon Mr. David Cha and
Mrs. Christa Murphy, Warren High School AVID coordinators and Mr. Cha introduced 2011 AVID
program scholars Kelly Apaza, who was awarded a Dell Scholarship, and Desiree Greenhouse (not
in attendance) and Hector Rivera, who were awarded Gates Millennium Scholarships.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF PLN CASE NO. 10-08161 – A
REQUEST TO MODIFY THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 08-62, 1NCREASING THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS AT AN ADULT DAY
CARE FACILITY FROM 127 TO 200 ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 121 30 PARAMOUNT
BOULEVARD, ZONE C2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL): Community Development.
A. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 11-7264, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DOWNEY DENYING THE APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S
APPROVAL OF PLN CASE NO. 10-08161 – A REQUEST TO MODIFY THE CONDITIONS
OF APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 08-62, THEREBY INCREASING THE
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS AT AN ADULT DAY CARE FACILITY FROM 127 TO 200.
ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12130 PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD, ZONED C2 (GENERAL
COMMERCIAL).
Mayor h/larquez opened the Public Hearing at 8:13 p.m. Interim city Clerk Doyle affirmed
receipt of Proof of Publication. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brossmer, seconded by Council
Member Gafin, and so ordered by the Mayor to receive and file.
Mayor Pro Tem Brossmer and Council Member Gafin reported for the record that they
received e-mails from Mr. Davila and from AltaMed Health Services and received a packet from
AltaMed that included a timeline of events and a letter to City Planner Davis but stated they did not
make contact with either party
Mayor Marquez and Council Member Vasquez reported they met with representatives from
AltaMed and Council Member Guerra advised he met with both Mr. Davila and representatives of
AltaMed
City Attorney Abich Garcia requested that one of the Council Members provide any
information received from applicant Davila or from AltaMed to the City Clerk for incorporation into the
administrative record .
City Planner William Davis presented a PowerPoint program advising this request appeals a
decision by the Planning Commission to approve an increase in the number of participants at an
adult day care center from 127 to 200, which will consist of 160 adults and 40 employees. He
explained Mr. Bob Davila, the property owner to the east of the subject site, expressed concerns
about the number of people coming and going from the property and advised that two public
hearings were held by the Planning Commission. The subject site is located at the southwesterly
area of the City on Paramount Boulevard and Albia Street and Mr. Davila lives to the east on Albia
Street, a small cul-de-sac of 14-15 houses. Mr. Davis reviewed vehicle entry, the number of parking
spaces and conditions of the property, the parking lot, drop off area and Albia Street from west to
east. He noted Mr. Davila made a timely appeal and expressed concerns with trash accumulation,
weeds, increased van traffic, possible damage to his block wall adjoining the site, water
accumulation on the public sidewalk on Albia Street, and felt the increased traffic would present a
hazard to the community. City Planner Davis advised the Planning Commission considered the
concerns and recommends the Council approve Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 08-62 increasing
the number of participants at the facility from 127 to 200 and deny the appeal. He responded to
questions from the Council regarding the number of van trips, queuing of vans, hours of operation,
and advised that no additional complaints were received but Mr. Davila did provide a petition signed
by several residents in support of his appeal
Mayor Pro Tem Brossmer pointed out he was on the Planning Commission when the CUP
was initially approved.
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Mr. Bob Davila, the applicant at 8024 Albia Street, advised he has lived in Downey for 45
years and has no complaints about AltaMed as a company but is against the increase in participants,
is concerned for the protection of his block wall adjoining the subject property and is concerned with
the possible overflow of vehicles onto Albia Street. He reviewed the history of the site and felt it
should be rezoned for medical use with the current occupants and referred to Downey Municipal
Code Section 9712, table 9.3.7, regarding parking, stating AltaMed does not have enough spaces
according to the ratio noted and felt the overflow of vehicles will end up on Albia Street. He noted
several of his neighbors are present to request that the Council approve the appeal and deny the
CUP and he submitted paperwork to the Council showing the congestion from the few vehicles at the
site now. Copies of these documents were also given to the representatives of AltaMed
Mayor Pro Tem Brossmer pointed out the CUP can be revoked if AltaMed does not meet the
terms and Mr. Davila noted he was not aware of this fact
Mayor Marquez asked for a show of hands of people in the audience in favor of the appeal
and seven people raised their hands.
Ms. Angela Roberts, Vice President of Facility Development and Chief Information Officer for
AltaMed Health Services Corporation, 500 Citadel Drive, Suite 490, Los Angeles, CA 90040, and
Program Director Maria Anaya came forward in opposition to the appeal. Ms. Roberts gave
background on AltaMed Health Services Corporation and advised they have been at this site for 3
years. She responded to the concerns expressed by Mr. Davila and noted their program provides 4
to 5 hours of rehabilitative services to adults with pickup hours from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and then again
around 12:30 to 1 :30 p.m. when the participants are taken home. The transportation company,
Empire Transportation, has been asked not to queue on Albia Street but to queue on Paramount
Boulevard and drivers were instructed to pull up close to the entrance to allow cars in the parking lot
to go around them to exit onto Paramount Boulevard and not Albia Street. She noted it is AltaMed’s
intent to work with Mr. Davila and said the vans are parked on the southerly side of the parking lot
away from his property. She referred to a statement in the petition submitted by the residents that
AltaMed's patients are walked along Albia Street as part of their therapy and explained that Title 22
regulates the program and mandates monthly fire drills. She said there is an exit onto Albia Street
but that patients never go further than the parking lot and then go back into the building. She
advised participants of the facility are in the audience.
Mayor Marquez asked for a raise of hands in opposition to the appeal and there were 1 1
hands raised.
Mayor Marquez asked if the applicant wished to speak in rebuttal.
Mr. Davila said this location will not accommodate 200 people and 40 cars and said the
residents on Albia Street will be affected by the increased vehicles.
It was moved by Council Member Gafin, seconded by Council Member Vasquez, and so
ordered by the Mayor to close the Public Hearing the time being 9:02 p.m.
After further comment by the Council, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brossmer, seconded
by Council Member Gafin and unanimously carried to adopt the Resolution.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT:
No one came forward to speak.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brossmer, seconded by Council Member Vasquez and
unanimously carried to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended.
2.APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Adjourned and Regular Meetings May 10, 201 1 :
City Clerk
3.APPROVED WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 258814 - 259178: Wire Nos. 30002395 –
30002404 and 734 – 737; in the total amount of $4,143,215.98: Finance.
4.CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 626 – SLURRY SEAL PROJECT: AWARDED
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO DOUG MARTIN CONTRACTING COMPANY IN THE
AMOUNT OF $144,453: Public Works.
5.CASH CONTRACT NO. 674 – DOWNEY THEATRE AND PUBLIC LIBRARY HEATING.
VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS RETROFIT PROJECT (PHASE 1):
REJECTED BIDS RECEIVED AND AUTHORIZED STAFF TO RE-SOLICIT FOR BIDS:
Public Works.
6.APPROVED RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS FOR
AUTOMATED LIBRARY MANAGEMENT FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR: Community
Services
7.APPROVED AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH CF ENVIRONMENTAL. INC. FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING, ENGINEERING AND MONITORING SERVICES FOR A ONE
YEAR PERIOD: Public Works.
8.APPOINTED STAFF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION
INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY:
Administration .
9.LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121, FISCAL YEAR
2011-12: Public Works.
A. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 11-7265, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR ASSESSMENTS
WITHIN THE LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE DISTRICT. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 201 1 -12;
B. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 11-7266, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEW AND COLLECT
LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE LIGHTING AND
LANDSCAPE DISTRICT. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-12; AND
SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 13, 2011, TO ACCEPT PUBLIC INPUT ON THE
MATTER OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS.
10.ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 11-7267, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2011
CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE PARK PROGRAM: Administration.
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11.ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 11-7268, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN AND AMONG THE CITIES OF CERRITOS, DOWNEY, HUNTINGTON PARK,
LAKEWOOD, LONG BEACH, LYNWOOD, NORWALK, PARAMOUNT, PICO RIVERA,
SANTA FE SPRINGS, SIGNAL HILL, SOUTH GATE, VERNON, WHITTIER, AND PICO
WATER DISTRICT FOR ESTABLISHING A REGIONAL ALLIANCE TO COMPLY WITH SB
X7-7, THE WATER CONSERVATION ACT OF 2009: Public Works.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
12.SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME FOR A STUDY SESSION TO REVIEW THE PROPOSED
2011-12 BUDGET: Finance
City Manager Caton advised staff is suggesting Tuesday, June 7, at 4:00 p.m. for a Budget
Study Session.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brossmer, seconded by Council Member Gafin and
unanimously carried to schedule the date of Tuesday, June 7, at 4:00 p.m. for a Budget Study
Session
13.INTRODUCED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, ARTICLE VIII, CHAPTER 10,
REGULATING ART IN PUBLIC PLACES: Community Services.
Community Services Director Phillips explained that the Council approved an Art in Public
Places program in 2005 which included an Art in Public Places Committee to approve projects and
make recommendations to the Council for approval. The Ordinance before the Council tonight will
discontinue the Art in Public Places Advisory Committee as staff feels it would be more beneficial for
them to work directly with Council to approve art projects
Mayor Pro Tem Brossmer asked how many projects the Arts in Public Places Committee
approved in 5 years and was informed there were three, with one initiated by the Council
Council Member Guerra asked when the last meeting of the Art in Public Places Committee
was and was informed January 2010. He asked how much is in the arts fund and was advised it is
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Mr. Andrew Waahlquist, a member of a new group called the Downey Arts Coalition stated
art organizations have been declining over the years and we need to get the public and community to
connect with local artists. He suggested a committee that gives the public a voice with ways to
coordinate and pick up grants. City Manager Caton wished him good luck with the group and said
such a group is something the City needs and is interested in working with. He noted most of the art
projects have been generated through the City Council. Mr. Waahlquist asked if the public wants to
get involved , what outlet they have and was informed to put together a proposal to the Council.
Interim City Clerk Doyle noted receipt of an e-mail from Mr. George Redfox voicing opposition
to disbanding the Art in Public Places Committee.
Mark Mailien, Downey resident, opposed the Ordinance and asked why the group has not
met in 1-1/2 years and questioned the composition of the group.
It was moved by Council Member Guerra, seconded by Mayo Pro Tem Brossmer and
unanimously carried to introduce an Ordinance amending the Downey Municipal Code, Article
VIII, Chapter 10, regulating art in public places.
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14.INTRODUCED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING ARTICLE III, CHAPTER 1, PART 12, OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE
ADDING A NEW SECTION 3178 ESTABLISHING RESIDENTIAL PREFERENTIAL
PARKING DISTRICTS: Public Works.
Director of Public Works Oskoui explained that the City currently does not have a mechanism
in place for establishing preferential parking districts. He noted California Vehicle Code Section
22507 gives local agencies the authority by Ordinance or Resolution to establish districts in which
parking privileges are given to residents or merchants by issuing permits exempting them from
parking restrictions that otherwise would apply. He noted the City received a petition from residents
in the area of Dunrobin Avenue requesting the establishment of a preferential parking district. This
request was used as an example to establish a pilot program to study and find a formula to establish
a preferential parking district throughout the City. He noted staff met with the Public Works
Committee in March of 201 1 and has recommended the report before the Council tonight to
introduce an Ordinance establishing the guidelines for establishing preferential parking districts. He
reviewed the requirements included, such as a application fee, limit on number of parking spaces
and vehicles not eligible and responded to questions from the Council regarding the restrictions, how
many streets would possibly qualify, the petition process and the study initiated, staff costs,
application fee and annual cost to each household. It was noted the parameters are tough enough
not to allow many neighborhoods to become a preferential parking district.
Council Member Gafin advised he initiated this process at the request of a neighborhood
watch group and it was found there was nothing in the City’s records that allowed or disallowed a
preferential parking district. He noted this group was used as a test area and said the charges may
be high but it is a plan to have on record should there be an area impacted by parking.
It was moved by Council Member Gafin, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brossmer and
unanimously carried to introduce the Ordinance.
15.DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE THAT WOULD ALLOW THE CITY TO
REQUIRE NON-RESIDENTS TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR THE COSTS OF SENDING
EMERGENCY RESPONDERS TO ACCIDENT SCENES OCCURRING WITHIN CITY
LIMITS: Administration.
City Manager Caton noted Downey is a full-service City and spends a lot of money on public
safety. He explained that many cities running deficits have been looking at ways to generate
additional revenue and have adopted Ordinances requiring payment by non-residents for public
safety services utilized during an accident. He noted the concept is to require non-Downey residents
to pay for the public safety services incurred when a traffic accident occurs, pointing out that
sometimes there is a response by all four public safety divisions to an accident site. He advised
there have been 6,863 accidents in the last 3 years, with approximately 56 percent involving non-
Downey. He said the City has been following legislation and noted the senate bill proposed failed to
pass the senate committee. The proposal before the Council is a policy matter on whether the
Council would like staff to draw up an Ordinance or not.
The Council discussed fees currently recouped for emergency services, from driving under
the influence incidents (DUI’s), from incident reports and from non-resident paramedic services and
the amount of funds generated in cities who have adopted this type of Ordinance. It was mentioned
the City should not charge as an accident is an accident, the City is trying to be business friendly,
and this sends the wrong message. Council Member Vasquez did feel DUI cases should have to
pay. Council Member Guerra advised the City spends over $3 million on average to serve non-
Downey residents and could generate $1 million, if it averaged $250 per incident.
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Fire Chief Croom advised the City currently charges non-residents for paramedic services
and for DUI’s and thought it was fair to charge out-of-City residents for services used during
accidents and Police Chief Esteves was not in favor, stating the City is service oriented. He noted
the insurance companies charge substantially for the party at fault and said this Ordinance would
possibly charge both parties
Council Member Guerra advised the City Attorney could review the different Ordinances and
come back to the Council with details.
John Lacey, resident, suggested, if the City implements the Ordinance, to provide more
transparency, that it consider implementing an educational program to notify non-residents that they
will receive a bill if they are involved in an accident.
It was moved by Council Member Guerra, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brossmer to send
the request back to the City attorney for review and the motion failed by a 3-2 vote, with Mayor
Marquez, Mayor Pro Tem Brossmer and Council Member Gafin voting no.
OTHER BUSINESS:
STAFF COMMENTS:
City Manager Caton advised that John Perfitt, Assistant Community Development Director
will be leaving Downey for a position in the City of Los Angeles to work for a non-profit housing
organization and commended Mr. Perfitt for the work and impact he has had on the City.
The City Council Members commended Mr. Perfitt’s professionalism, his impact on the
downtown area, his skills in the area of redevelopment, his input in making Downey a more business
friendly City, and his assistance during the Tesla and Verizon deals and wished him the best of luck
in his new endeavor.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 10:18 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., June 7, 2011, for a Budget Study Session.
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