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Home My WebLink About01. Minutes - 09-13-11 Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REGULAR MEETING September 13, 2011 The City Council of the City of Downey held a Regular Meeting at 7:39 p.m., September 13, 2011, 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 Mayor Roger C. Brossmer Mayor Pro Tem David R. Gafin Mario A. Guerra Fernando Vasquez ALSO PRESENT: Gerald Caton, City Manager Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney Joyce E. Doyle, Interim City Clerk Lonnie Croom, Fire Chief Rick Esteves, Police Chief John Michicoff, Finance Director John Oskoui, Public Works Director Thad Phillips, Community Services Director Shannon DeLong, Assistant to the City Manager Adria Jimenez, Consultant, City Clerk’s Office Other City Staff COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS; AND CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS: Council Member Vasquez recognized Lee Ann Sears who was in the audience; and reported on his attendance at the Annual Kiwanis Carnival at Rancho Los Amigos. He advised the Downey Youth Service Awards, organized by The Downey Patriot and Downey Kiwanis Club, will be coming up in the next couple of weeks. Council Member Vasquez stated he was proud to be in attendance at the 9/11 c.eremony on Sunday and he thanked staff and the Police and Fire Chiefs for attending the event and congratulated all the men and women in uniform for giving of the ultimate sacrifice. Council Member Gafin stated last Thursday he attended the Annual Blue Mass held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church; and also reported that he attended the 9/11 tribute ceremony at Furman Park on Sunday. He stated it was a very moving afternoon with the different presentations and comments. Council Member Gafin reported that the Downey Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament is September 21, 2011, and anyone who is interested in participating may contact the Chamber of Commerce. Council Member Guerra stated all the events on Sunday were great and it was a great day to participate as a community. He thanked Pastor Holt, First Baptist Church, for hosting a service in the morning honoring Downey’s Public Safety Officers. He reported the Police and Fire Chiefs and personnel from the departments were in attendance and he was honored to give the invocation. nd Council Member Guerra reported last week he attended his 92 neighborhood watch meeting; stated he and Mayor Pro Tem Brossmer participated in the Amazing Day Foundation Walk in remembrance of Sean Feliciano. He announced that Friday he is going to be installed as the First -1- City Council Minutes 09/13/11 Vice-President of the Independent Cities Association (ICA). Council Member Guerra reported today he, Mayor Marquez and Mayor Pro Tem Brossmer were provided a tour of the Los Angeles Interagency Metropolitan Police Apprehension Crime Taskforce (LA IMPACT) facility by Police Chief Esteves. Council Member Guerra thanked Chief Esteves for the tour and for serving on the board and committee. He reported there is a Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors hearing on September 27, 2011, regarding the County’s proposals for redistricting. He advised the Downey City Council voted 5-0 to support plan A3, which keeps Downey in one district. He encouraged residents to write to the County Supervisors to express their support. Mayor Pro Tem Brossmer stated he attended the Blue Mass and it was nice to recognize the Police and Fire first responders. Mayor Pro Tem Brossmer advised Financial Partners sponsored an open and free to the public event at the Columbia Learning Center with over 1,000 participants. Mayor Pro Tem Brossmer thanked Thad Phillips, Community Services Director, for his hard work on the 9/11 ceremony and thanked Police and Fire personnel for attending. He thanked Police Chief Esteves for coordinating the field trip to the LA IMPACT facility. He stated the Police are doing a great job, but it is nice to know if the City needs assistance LA IMPACT is there for us. Mayor Pro Tem Brossmer advised of the following upcoming events: Police Monument Dedication, Thursday, September 22; and the Taste of Downey, Friday, September 30, 2011. Mayor Marquez thanked Thad Phillips, Community Services Director, Park, Public Works, Fire and Police personnel and everyone involved in Sunday’s 9/11 event. The Mayor thanked the community for attending the event. It was nice to honor the victims of 9/11 and recognize and honor our men and women of the Police and Fire Departments. Mayor Marquez also thanked Shannon DeLong, Assistant to the City Manager, for her assistance with the event. He reported that he attended the Blue Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and it was a great event. He thanked Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church for organizing the event, and stated it was impressive to see the different faiths participating, as well as Police and Fire personnel. He reminded residents that applications for the Youth Commission are available on the City’s website, Facebook and at the Library; applications are due Friday. Mayor Marquez provided information on the Mayor’s “Bringing City Hall to You,” meeting series to be held, Saturday, September 24, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Redemer Church, in the triangle neighborhood; October, date to be determined, at Golden Park; and, a meeting for the I-5 neighborhood in October. Mayor Marquez stated these meetings will ensure that the City is reaching out to all the neighborhoods and residents of the City. Mayor Marquez requested staff contact Southeast Area Animal Control and schedule a presentation to determine whether or not the City should participate in a dog license canvassing program to make sure all the residents’ family pets are registered. PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Marquez invited Fire Chief Croom and the Juarez Family to the front of the Chambers for this presentation. The Muscular Dystrophy Association presented a plaque to Mayor Marquez and Fire Chief Croom in appreciation of the Fire Department’s 2010 “Fill the Boot” campaign which raised $19,030, and was used to send 24 kids to Muscular Dystrophy Association summer camp. Mr. Brian Taylor, Department of Agriculture, reviewed a PowerPoint presentation on the Asian Citrus Psyllid. Mr. Taylor advised the Psyllid has been located in Los Angeles County and is spreading throughout Southern California. Mr. Taylor advised how residents can identify the pest and what they can do to prevent the Psyllid from spreading. Mr. Taylor advised residents can obtain additional information from their website: californiacitrusthreat.org. Mayor Marquez presented Police Chief Esteves and Mark Sauter, Emergency Services Manager, with a Proclamation in recognition of National Preparedness Month. Mr. Sauter provided information on upcoming community events. -2- City Council Minutes 09/13/11 PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: Bob Goldstein, resident, offered the opportunity to City Council, City Attorney, City staff and the audience to place an ad in the Downey Symphony program. LouAnn Parker, resident, added her sentiments to the City Council for having a wonderful 9/11 event. She thanked Thad Phillips for having the Fire Department Explorers available for assistance, and she expressed her thanks for helping spread the word about “The Home of the Brave Quilt” project. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR: Council Member Vasquez announced he would be abstaining on Item No. 4, as his home is within 500’ of the street improvements. It was moved by Council Member Brossmer, seconded by Council Member Guerra to approve the Consent Calendar Items as presented, noting the abstention of Council Member Vasquez on Item #4. 1. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Adjourned and Regular Meetings August 23, 2011: City Clerk. 2. APPROVED WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 261489 - 261924; Wire Nos. 30002474 - : 30002483 and 781- 789; in the total amount of $5,755,333.31 Finance. 3. CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 622 – RESIDENTIAL STREETS RESURFACING PROJECT: ACCEPTED IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROVED FINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $1,055,191.42; AND DIRECTED THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION: Public Works. 4. CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 633 - SLURRY SEAL PROJECT AREA “B” AND REMAINDER AREA “A”: AWARDED CONTRACT TO AMERICAN ASPHALT SOUTH, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $254,110.50: Public Works. 5. APPROVED APPROPRIATION OF $65,000 TO PROCURE TEMPORARY SERVICES FOR THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AND AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ONE OR MORE AGREEMENTS UP TO SAID AMOUNT: Administration. 6.ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 11-7296, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANTS IN THE 2011-2012 FUNDING CYCLE FOR WHICH THE CITY OF DOWNEY IS ELIGIBLE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS: Administration. 7. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 11-7297, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE PROPOSITION 1B LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS FUNDING EXPENDITURE PLAN: Public Works. 8. 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 GALLATIN ROAD: Public Works. -3- City Council Minutes 09/13/11 9. ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 11-1290, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY TO ELECT AND IMPLEMENT PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY IN THE VOLUNTARY ALTERNATIVE REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PURSUANT TO PART 1.9 OF DIVISION 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE IN ORDER TO PERMIT THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND OPERATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY: Community Development. 10. ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 11-1291, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING ARTICLE II (“ADMINISTRATION”) OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 11 ADOPTING LOCAL CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM REGULATIONS: City Attorney. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: Mayor Marquez called for a moment of silence in honor of retired Downey Fire Department Engineer Gil Lake. recessedreconvened The meeting to Closed Session at 8:19 p.m. and at 9:27 p.m. with all Council Members present. ADJOURNMENT: memory of retired The meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., September 27, 2011; in Downey Fire Department Engineer Gil Lake. ___________________________ ____________________________ JOYCE E. DOYLE, Interim City Clerk LUIS H. MARQUEZ, Mayor -4- City Council Minutes 09/13/11