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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY [_
DECEMBER 12, 2000
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Presentation of newly promoted Police Sergeants 1
Res. #6421, supporting the Boy Scouts of America and calling
upon the L. A. City Council to rescind Items 36 & 36A passed
11/28/00 Adopted 2
Removal of Items from Consent Calendar 2
Council Minutes: Adj. & Reg. Mtgs. 11/28/00 & Adj. Reg.
Mtg. (Reorganization Mtg.) 12/5/00 Approved 3
Cash Contract #S. S.494 — Citywide resurfacing: Accept
the improvements & maint. responsibility for improvements
constructed Approved 3
Cash Contract #S. S. 457/469, Rosecrans Av. & Paramount
Bl. street rehabilitation: Accept the improvements & maint.
responsibility for improvements constructed Approved 3
Cash Contract #S . S. 519, Firestone Bl. /Old River School Rd.
traffic signal modifications — add North/South left-turn
phasing Approved 3
Warrants issued: #161931-162293; wire transfer Nos.
30000045 -49, $1,834,680.93 Approved 3
Appropriation of funds for purchase of new cash register
system: Appropriate $27,000 from the equipment fund Approved 3
Extension of contract w/Robert Bein, William Frost &
Assoc. for environmental services & technical assistance
related to the intervention process of the proposed Nueva
Azalea AFC Power Plant: Extend the contract 12 months
& appropriate $125,660 Approved 3
Contract w /County of L. A. re geographic information Approved 3
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Amendment to Interstate 5 Consortium Cities Joint
Powers Authority Agreement: Extend the terms an
additional five years to 11/1/2005 Approved 3
Contract with EIP Assoc. for consultant services to prepare
specific plan & environmental impact report (EIR) for
proposed Ezralow Co. project on Downey NASAsite Approved 4
Authorizing the City Manager to execute certain contracts/
agreements associated with the NASA site & authorize the
Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the
State Historic Preservation Office Approved 4
Contribution agreement w /State of California Dept. of
Transportation (Caltrans) to further study recovering
groundwater along the I -105 Freeway for beneficial use
(District Agreement #07 -4529) Approved 4
Res. #6417, authorizing the filing of an application for
the Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program Adopted 4
Res. #6418, providing for the implementation of the
Citizen's Option for Public Safety (COPS) program,
establishing the City's Supplemental Law Enforcement
Service Fund (SLESF) & making the allocation of funds
within the City's SLESF Adopted 4
Res. #6419, approving the final subdivision map of
Parcel Map #25955 for properties at 10511 Paramount Bi.,
7963 Harper Av. & 7918 Eighth St. Adopted 4
Res. #6420, approving City of Downey Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise Program for Federal Highway Admin.
funded projects Adopted 5
Proposed Nueva Azalea Power Plant Subcommittee: Appoint
a two- member subcommittee consisting of Council Members
Perkins & Cartozian to work with staff Approved 5
Resolution approving agreement for City Attorney (Oliver,
Vose, Sandifer, Murphy & Lee) & related legal services: Cont. to
Appoint a Council sub - committee to review the agreement 1/9/2001 6
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TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Appointment of Alternate Director of Los Angeles County
Sanitation Districts 2 & 18: Appoint Council Member
McCarthy as Alternate Director Approved 6
Mayor Winningham acknowledged the presence of Council
Member Cartozian's father in the audience 6
Mayor Winningham commented on the Toys for Tots
Classic Car Show held by the Public Works Dept. 6
Mayor Winningham re Downtown Subcommittee Meeting &
meeting with artist contracted to produce a public art display
at the Intermodal Transit Center project 6
Cn. Cartozian noted he will attend the Downey High School's
Viking Concert Band performance tomorrow night at the
Downey Civic Theatre 6
Cn. Trejo requested expansion of the Code Enforcement Dept. 6
Cn. McCarthy complimented Mayor Winningham on his
first meeting as Mayor 7
Cn. McCarthy welcomed new Council Members Trejo
& Cartozian and complimented the demeanor of Council
Member Perkins 7
Cn. McCarthy wished everyone a happy holiday 7
Cn. McCarthy mentioned the Warren High School Band is
at the Downey Theatre tonight performing 7
Cn. Perkins congratulated Mayor Winningham on his
election as Mayor and for doing a fine job 7
Cn. Perkins welcomed new Council Members Trejo &
Cartozian 7
Cn. Perkins mentioned having tickets to the Downey Viking
Concert Band, which he will be unable to attend 7
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Cn. Perkins mentioned an e-mail from So. Calif. Edison Co.
re a performance grant to the City in the amount of $250
for its efforts in serving as a payment center for Edison bills 7
Cn. Perkins re the first skate park design workshop to be
held on December 19th at Apollo Community Center 7
Cn. Perkins complimented the drama teacher & drama
students at West Middle School for their performance
of Shakespeare Unbound 7
Cn. Perkins wished everyone a Very Merry Christmas
& Happy New Year 7
Mr. Caton welcomed new Council Members Cartozian &
Trejo 7
Mr. Caton noted this is the last meeting for Director
of Finance Lowell Williams, who is retiring at the end
of the month 7
Mr. Caton introduced John Michicoff, new Director of
Finance 7
Eugene Schultz re advertisements located in bags filled
with rocks being thrown on his property & requested the
Council review this method & possibly create an Ordinance
against this practice 8
Richard B. Pridham concurred with Mr. Schultz &
complimented the Council for serving on the Board of
the L. A. County Sanitation Districts 8
Zenaida Guerra cited complaints about the gas station Will meet with
business next door to her residence 2 Council Members 8
Adjourned in memory of Don Fisher, long -time Downey
resident and community volunteer 8
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DECEMBER 12, 2000
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:55 p. m., December 12,
2000, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Robert C. Winningham presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Robert C. Winningham Mayor
Meredith H. Perkins Mayor Pro Tem
Rick Trejo
Kirk 0. Cartozian
Keith McCarthy
ALSO PRESENT: Gerald M. Caton, City Manager
Charles Vose, City Attorney
Judith McDonnell, City Clerk- Treasurer
Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager
Desi Alvarez, Director of Public Works
John Finch, Police Chief
Darrell George, Director of Community/Economic Development
James Jarrett, Director of Community Services
Mark Sauter, Fire Chief
Lowell Williams, Director of Finance
John Michicoff, Assistant Finance Director
Steven Yee, Economic Development Coordinator
June Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager
Shirley Conte, Executive Secretary
PRESENTATIONS
Chief Finch introduced newly promoted Police Sergeants Kathleen Mendoza and Steve
Guthrie and gave a brief history of their tenures with the Downey Police Department.
HEARINGS: None
OTHER BUSINESS - Council Members
Mayor Winningham brought Agenda Item "X- B -2 -a" forward for discussion at this time.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND CALLING
UPON THE LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL TO RESCIND ITEMS 36 AND 36A
PASSED NOVEMBER 28, 2000
Council Member McCarthy referred to an action taken by the City Council of the City of Los
Angeles in November regarding the Boy Scouts of America. He felt the Boy Scouts is one of the best
programs for assisting parents and for offering young men a variety of experiences and the opportunity
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to develop leadership skills and he read the Boy Scout motto, slogan, oath and law. He advised that
Item 36 was placed before the Los Angeles City Council requesting all City Departments to generate a
report defining their relationship with the Boy Scouts of America and any affiliated programs. Motion
36A followed with eleven Council Members voting to approve it. He mentioned the effect on various
programs from the decision of the Los Angeles City Council, noting the proposed Resolution he has
brought forward requests the Downey City Council to support the Boy Scouts of America and call
upon the Los Angeles City council to rescind Items 36 and 36A.
Richard B. Pridham, 10402 Bellman Avenue, concurred with Council Member McCarthy and
congratulated him for standing up for what he thinks is right. He felt the Boy Scouts have been a
positive force for the Country and urged the Council to endorse the proposed Resolution.
David Bowers, 10620 Dolan Avenue, concurred with Mr. Pridham, supported Council
Member McCarthy's opinion, and felt the Boy Scouts is a fine institution.
Council Member McCarthy noted he sent an e-mail to all members of the Los Angeles City
Council regarding his intent and received a response from Council Member Burnsen, who was not in
attendance at the meeting when his Council approved these items, stating he would not support
Council Member Goldberg's motion and would continue to support Scouting.
RESOLUTION NO. 6421
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY IN
SUPPORT OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND CALLING UPON
THE LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL TO RESCIND ITEMS 36 AND 36A
PASSED NOVEMBER 28, 2000
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member McCarthy,
seconded by Council Member Trejo, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and
adopt.
Mayor Winningham noted he has not seen examples of the allegations that have
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supposedly occurred in the nation and felt the Boy Scouts are exemplary, have been a role model,
and he supported the proposed Resolution.
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS FOR REMOVAL
Ms. McDonnell noted Agenda Item VI -E -8, GROUNDWATER MASTER PLAN, was left
on the Agenda in error and should have been removed prior to release of the Agenda.
Agenda Item VI -F -1, ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT
FOR CITY ATTORNEY AND RELATED LEGAL SERVICES, was removed at the request of
Mayor Pro Tem Perkins.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member McCarthy, seconded by Council Member Trejo, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of the Resolutions and approve the remainder of
the Consent Calendar as recommended:
COUNCIL MINUTES: ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETINGS, NOVEMBER 28,
2000, AND ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING (REORGANIZATION MEETING)
DECEMBER 5, 2000: Approve.
CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 494 — CITYWIDE RESURFACING (ACCOUNT NOS.
26- 16494, 26 -16491 AND 54- 16493): Accept the improvements and the maintenance
responsibility for the improvements constructed: Approve.
CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 457/469 — ROSECRANS AVENUE AND PARAMOUNT
BOULEVARD STREET REHABILITATION (ACCOUNT NOS. 54-46457 AND 54-
16469): Accept the improvements and the maintenance responsibility for the improvements
constructed on Rosecrans Avenue from Lakewood Boulevard to the West City limits, and
Paramount Boulevard from Gardendale Street and Imperial Highway: Approve.
CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 519 — FIRESTONE BOULEVARD /OLD RIVER
SCHOOL ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS — ADD NORTH /SOUTH
LEFT -TURN PHASING (ACCOUNT NO. 36-16519): Award a lump sum contract,
totaling $41,338 to Steiny and Company, Inc. for traffic signal modifications to add
north/south left -turn phasing at the intersection of Firestone Boulevard at Old River School
Road: Approve.
WARRANTS ISSUED: NO. 161931— 162293; WIRE TRANSFER NOS. 30000045 — 49,
$1,834,680.93: Approve.
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF NEW CASH REGISTER
SYSTEM: Appropriate $27,000 from the equipment fund to purchase new cash register
system and authorize purchase of new system: Approve.
EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH ROBERT BEIN, WILLIAM FROST AND
ASSOCIATES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AND TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE RELATED TO THE INTERVENTION PROCESS OF THE
PROPOSED NUEVA AZALEA AFC POWER PLANT: Extend the consultant contract
for an additional twelve months and appropriate $125,660: Approve.
CONTRACT WITH COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES — GEOGRAPHIC
INFORMATION: Approve the agreement: Approve.
AMENDMENT TO INTERSTATE 5 CONSORTIUM CITIES JOINT POWERS
AUTHORITY AGREEMENT: Approve the amendment to the I -5 Consortium Cities Joint
Powers Authority agreement that will extend its term an additional five years to November 1,
2005: Approve.
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CONTRACT WITH EIP ASSOCIATES FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES TO
PREPARE SPECIFIC PLAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR)
FOR PROPOSED EZRALOW PROJECT: Approval of an appropriation not -to- exceed
$210,000 for EIP Associates to provide Specific Plan and EIR. services for the project
proposed by the Ezralow Company on a 130 -acre portion of the Downey NASA site:
Approve.
AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CERTAIN CONTRACTS /-
AGREEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE NASA SITE AND AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO SIGN MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH THE STATE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE (SHPO): Authorize the City Manager to execute
certain short -term contracts and agreements (i.e. filming, maintenance, utilities, physical
improvements) related to interim operations and activities at the NASA site; and authorize the
Mayor to sign the MOA upon its receipt from the SHPO: Approve.
CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) TO FURTHER STUDY RECOVERING
GROUNDWATER ALONG THE I -105 FREEWAY FOR BENEFICIAL USE: Approve
Contribution Agreement (District Agreement No. 07- 4529): Approve.
RESOLUTION NO. 6417 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE LOCAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANTS PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 6418 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
PROVIDING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITIZEN'S OPTION
FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) PROGRAM, ESTABLISHING THE CITY'S
SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE FUND (SLESF), AND
MAKING THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS WITHIN THE CITY'S SLESF
RESOLUTION NO. 6419 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO. 25955
(10511 PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD, 7963 HARPER AVENUE, AND 7918
EIGHTH STREET), APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
SUBDIVIDER AND ACCEPTING A REFUNDABLE CASH DEPOSIT
(RECEIPT NO. 478359) AS SURETY
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RESOLUTION NO. 6420 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING CITY OF DOWNEY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE (DBE) PROGRAM FOR FEDERAL HIGHWAY
ADMINISTRATION (FHWA) FUNDED PROJECTS, IN COMPLIANCE
WITH TITLE 49, PART 26, OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS
(CFR)
ORDINANCES: None
RESOLUTIONS: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
PROPOSED NUEVA AZALEA POWER PLANT SUBCOMMITTEE
Mr. Caton commented on the proposed power plant in the City of South Gate, which could
have a major impact on the quality of life for Downey residents, and noted there are a great many
issues, legal and otherwise, that City staff are working on. He requested a Council subcommittee be
formed to work with staff on these matters.
After discussion by the Council, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Perkins, seconded by
Council Member Cartozian, and unanimously carried to appoint a two - member subcommittee
consisting of Council Members Perkins and Cartozian to work with staff on Nueva Azalea
Power Plant related matters.
Council Member McCarthy referred to a letter from the Superintendent of the Downey Unified
School District to the California Energy Commission, noting the School District will be joining the
City as an intervener to this project. He suggested the subcommittee keep in mind the legal costs that
—"' will be incurred during this process.
Mayor Winningham mentioned he will be part of a City group travelling to Sacramento to meet
with the California Energy Commission. He noted the City, as an intervener, has posed questions to
the developer, Sunlaw Energy Corporation, who has been unresponsive. These questions will be
posed to the Energy Commission, requesting they direct Sunlaw to respond. He mentioned impacts to
Downey, who will receive 85 percent of the fallout of emissions from the power plant and referred to
the Consent Calendar item approved tonight extending the contract with Robert Bein, William Frost
and Associates, who are assisting the City in this matter and are experts in environmental issues. He
stated there has never been a power plant of this magnitude in a residential area and was disappointed
that surrounding cities are not showing the same concern as Downey. He mentioned attending a
workshop last week and noted workshops will be conducted for residents towards the end of January.
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OTHER BUSINESS - Consent Calendar - Items removed by Council Approval
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR CITY
ATTORNEY (OLIVER, VOSE, SANDIFER, MURPHY & LEE) AND RELATED
LEGAL SERVICES
Council Member Perkins mentioned he had further questions regarding this item and suggested
carrying it over to the next Council Meeting.
Mayor Winningham proposed setting up a Council Subcommittee to meet and review this
information.
After further discussion by the Council, it was moved by Mayor Winningham, seconded by
Council Member McCarthy, and unanimously carried to appoint a Council Subcommittee
consisting of Mayor Pro Tem Perkins and Council Member Trejo to review the Agreement for
City Attorney and Related Legal Services and to continue this item to the Council Meeting of
January 9, 2001.
OTHER BUSINESS - Council Members (Cont.)
APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY
SANITATION DISTRICTS 2 AND 18
It was moved by Mayor Winningham, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Perkins, and so ordered to
appoint Council Member McCarthy as the City's Alternate Director to the Los Angeles County
Sanitation Districts 2 and 18.
Mayor Winningham acknowledged the presence of Council Member Cartozian's father in
the audience.
Mayor Winningham commented on attending the Toys for Tots Classic Car Show, held by
the Public Works Department, which was well attended. The toys collected will benefit the PTA
Helps organization, children at the hospital, and the Toys for Tots program.
Mayor Winningham mentioned attending a Downtown Subcommittee Meeting today after
which he met with the artist contracted to do a public art display at the Intermodal Transit Center
project at the end of La Reina Avenue at the railroad tracks. The artist has been commissioned to
produce a painted tile depicting the history of the community.
Council Member Cartozian noted he will attend Downey High School's Viking Concert
Band performance tomorrow night at the Downey Civic Theatre and urged everyone to attend.
Council Member Trejo mentioned problems with property management in the City and
requested expansion of the Code Enforcement Department.
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Council Member McCarthy complimented Mayor Winningham on his first meeting as
Mayor; welcomed new Council Members Trejo and Cartozian; and complimented Mayor Pro
Tem Perkins on his overall good demeanor.
Council Member McCarthy wished everyone a happy holiday.
Council Member McCarthy mentioned the Warren High School Band is at the Downey
Theatre tonight performing their Christmas Concert.
Council Member Perkins congratulated Mayor Winningham on his election as Mayor and
for doing a fine job.
Council Member Perkins welcomed new Council Members Trejo and Cartozian and stated
he looked forward to working with them.
Council Member Perkins mentioned having tickets to the Downey Viking Concert Band but
being unable to attend.
Council Member Perkins mentioned receiving an E-mail that Southern California Edison
Company will be granting a performance award to the City in the amount of $250 for the City's
efforts in serving as a payment center for Edison bills, He specifically mentioned names of the Finance
Department employees who process these bills.
Council Member Perkins noted the first skate park design workshop will be held on
December 19th at Apollo Community Center from 6 to 8 p.m., which will afford young people the
opportunity to participate in the design of the proposed park.
Council Member Cartozian noted he has mentioned this meeting to his students at Downey
High School and many plan to attend.
Council Member Perkins complimented the drama teacher and drama students at West
Middle School for their performance in "Shakespeare Unbound."
Council Member Perkins wished everyone a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
OTHER BUSINESS - Staff Members
Mr. Caton welcomed new Council Members Cartozian and Trejo, stating staff is very
excited to work with them.
Mr. Caton noted this is the last Council Meeting for Director of Finance, Lowell Williams,
who is retiring at the end of the month. He reviewed Mr. Williams' tenure and service to the City.
Mr, Caton introduced John Michicoff, who will assume the position of Director of Finance
when Mr. Williams retires on December 29th.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Eugene Schultz, 10291 Belcher Street, submitted a bag of rocks that were thrown on his
lawn with an advertisement for the L. A. Fitness Center. He felt this could create a hazardous
condition and that there should be an Ordinance against this practice.
Richard B. Pridham, 10402 Bellman Avenue, concurred with the previous speaker regarding
the bag of rocks with advertisements and felt the Council would provide a satisfactory solution. He
complimented the Council for serving on the Board of the Los Angeles County Sanitation
Districts, noting the Sanitation Districts do an outstanding job; are an engineer driven organization;
and hoped things would continue as they have in the past.
Zenaida Guerra, 7975 Second Street, cited her complaint about the gas station business
next to her home and asked the Council to request the gas station owner reduce the hours of
operation and reduce the reflection of lights from this business to her home. She requested a meeting
with the Mayor and Council to explain this ongoing problem. She also requested a cement fence on
the gas station's property line.
Mayor Winningham asked Ms. Guerra to call the Council Secretary to set up a meeting next
Tuesday after noon and noted by law only two Council Members can meet with her at a time.
Council Member Cartozian advised that he would also attend.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:40 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned in memory of Don Fisher, a long -time Downey resident and
community volunteer.
Judith E. McDonnell, City Clerk Robert C. Winningham, ayor
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