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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
April 10, 2012
The City Council of the City of Downey held an Adjourned Regular Meeting at 7:30 p.m.,
April 10, 2012, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue,
Downey, California, Mayor Roger C. Brossmer presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Roger C. Brossmer Mayor
David R. Gafin Mayor Pro Tem
Mario A. Guerra
Luis H. Marquez
Fernando Vasquez
ALSO PRESENT: Gilbert Livas, City Manager
John Oskoui, Assistant City Manager /City Treasurer
Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney
Adria M. Jimenez, City Clerk
Shannon DeLong, Assistant to the City Manager
Lonnie Croom, Fire Chief
Carl Charles, Police Captain
John Michicoff, Finance Director
Brian Saeki, Community Development Director
Arlene Salazar, Interim Community Services Director
Gladys Chavez, Secretary
Other City Staff
The Invocation was delivered by Rabbi Mehlman, Temple Ner Tamid. The Flag Salute was
led by Susan Bouris, Library Advisory Board Chair.
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS; AND
CONFERENCE /MEETING REPORTS:
Council Member Vasquez thanked Rabbi Mehlman for the Invocation; congratulated Mayor
Brossmer for his State of the City Address; reported on illegal street vendors and requested the Police
Department enforce City Ordinances; mentioned that residents living north of the 1 -5 freeway are
concerned of the increase in home burglaries, and requested that police patrol the area.
Council Member Guerra thanked Rabbi Mehlman for the Invocation; reported attending a Benefit
Fair at the Downey Regional Medical Center; reported attending the Downtown Sub - Committee
meeting; attended the Rancho's Amistad Gala; attended the Gangs Out of Downey (G.O.O.D) meeting
and reported that the Gangs Out of Downey Luncheon (G.O.O.D) will be held April 18 announced
that the Los Angeles County Sanitation District will be celebrating Earth Day on April 22 announced
that April 21 is Keep Downey Beautiful clean -up day and, thanked Mayor Brossmer for his State of
the City Address.
Mayor Pro Tem Gafin thanked Rabbi Mehlman for the Invocation and Susan Bouris for her
service on the Library Board.
Mayor Brossmer reported attending the Downtown Sub - Committee meeting; announced that the
Woman's Club of Downey will have a fundraiser on April 14 benefiting Autism Speaks.
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PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Brossmer recognized local Downey service men as part of the military banner program;
Christopher James Goble, Lance Joseph Alcon, Alex Valdes, and Justin Andrew Aysse.
Mayor Brossmer presented a Proclamation to Susan Bouris and proclaimed the week of April 16-
21, 2012, as National Library Week.
Mayor Brossmer presented a Proclamation to Youth Commissioners Genesis Anguiano, Tiffany
Ashton, Andray Cardoza, and Xitlalyc Cardenas proclaiming April 24, 2012, as Student Government
Day.
Mayor Brossmer presented a Proclamation to Diane George proclaiming April as National
DMV /Donate Life California Month.
Mayor Brossmer presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Bob Ciatti for his service on the
Green Task Force, District 1.
Mayor Brossmer presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Jeff Jeff McCaughan for his service on
the Recreation and Community Services Commission.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
NON - AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following people spoke regarding the recent officer involved shooting:
Terry (no last name provided)
Laura Bastidas
Jean Thaxton
Cory Burn
Gerald Thaxton
Michael Nida, Sr.
Damien Ramirez
Scott Weller
Alex (no last name provided)
David Hernandez
Lema Harris
Mayor Brossmer recessed the City Council Meeting at 8:31 p.m., and reconvened at 8:36 p.m.
with all Council Members present.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED: None.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Gafin, seconded by Council Member Guerra, and unanimously
carried to approve the Consent Calendar.
1. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular and Special Meetings of March 27, 2012:
City Clerk.
2. APPROVED WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 266676 — 267063; Wire Nos. 30002623 —
30002632, and 869 — 872, in the total amount of $4,007,499.88: Finance.
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3. CASH CONTRACT 680 - RIO HONDO GOLF COURSE LIGHTING PROJECT - REJECTED
BIDS RECEIVED: Public Works.
4. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 12 -7329, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY APPOINTING STEVE PEREZ TO THE GREEN TASK FORCE,
DISTRICT 1: Mayor Pro Tem Gafin.
5. INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 12- , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 3186 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS ON COLUMBIA WAY: Public Works.
6. AUTHORIZED STAFF TO SUBMIT A GRANT REQUEST FOR THE EDWARD BYRNE
MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM - FY 2012 LOCAL
SOLICITATION: Police.
OTHER BUSINESS: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
7. FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS FOR POLICE TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES: Police.
A. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 12 -7330, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT FRANCHISE
AGREEMENTS FOR POLICE TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES, ESTABLISHING
A FRANCHISE FEE RELATED THERETO, AND SETTING FORTH THE NOTICE OF
THE TIME AND DATE FOR HEARING ANY OBJECTIONS; and,
B. SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 8, 2012 TO CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS AND
GRANTING SUCH FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS.
City Manager Livas mentioned that the California Vehicle Code allows the City to grant a
Franchise Agreement for Police towing and storage and requires a fee in connection with the awarded
contract. Adoption of the Resolution sets the date for a public hearing on May 8, 2012.
Council Member Guerra requested staff provide the staff report in advance.
It was moved by Council Member Guerra, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gafin, and unanimously
carried to receive and file.
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m., April 24, 2012, at 6:30 p.m.
ADRIA M. JIMENEZ, CMC ROGER, . BROSSMER, Mayor
City Clerk
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