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SUCCESSOR AGENCY /CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 13, 2015
The City Council and the Successor Agency of the City of Downey held a Regular Meeting at
6:38 p.m., January 13, 2015, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire
Avenue, Downey, California, Mayor Marquez presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members /Board Members
Luis H. Marquez Mayor /Chair
Alex Saab Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -Chair
Sean Ashton
Roger C. Brossmer (arrived at 6:54 p.m.)
Fernando Vasquez
ALSO PRESENT: Gilbert Livas, City Manager
Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney
Adria M. Jimenez, CMC, City Clerk
John Oskoui, Assistant City Manager
Shannon DeLong, Assistant to the City Manager
Carl Charles, Chief of Police
Mark Gillaspie, Fire Chief
Mohammad Mostahkami, Public Works Director
Arlene Salazar, Parks & Recreation Director
Aldo Schindler, Community Development Director
Anil Gandhy, Finance Director
The Invocation was delivered by Shannon De Long, Assistant to the City Manager. The Flag
Salute was led by Andrew Stevens, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER /BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE
AGENDA ITEMS; CONFERENCE /MEETING REPORTS
Mayor Pro- Tem/Vice -Chair Saab welcomed former Mayor Gafin who was representing the
Downey Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Pro- Tem/Vice -Chair Saab advised of the following public
events: Mariscos Choix Ribbon Cutting, January 22, Millers Mies Mortuary Grand Reopening, January
22, Chamber Networking Luncheon, January 28; and, the City Affairs Meeting, January 14, at the
Columbia Memorial Space Center. Mayor Pro- Tem/Vice -Chair Saab announced: the Downey
Doodleicious mural is completed; a public clean -up event on January 17 at the intersection of Stewart &
Gray and Woodruff; there have been several coyote sightings throughout Downey, the City is aware
and is working with other agencies. Mayor Pro- Tem/Vice -Chair Saab also advised the City is
approaching completion of the Firestone Blvd. Project and asked Public Works Director Mostahkami to
provide an update.
Public Works Director Mostahkami advised with the exception of some items, the project should
be completed within the next three months and Lakewood Blvd. paving should be completed by the end
of January.
Mayor Pro- Tem/Vice -Chair Saab advised there will be a homeless count in Downey on January
27th led by LA Homeless Services Authority. Stay Gallery is holding a fundraiser January 23, where
they will roast former Mayors Guerra, Perkins and Brossmer. Mayor Pro- Tem/Vice -Chair Saab thanked
staff for conducting the Council's Workshop on January 10. He invited residents to attend Parks &
Recreation Master Plan Community Workshops January 21 and February 28.
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Mayor Pro- Tem/Vice- Chair Saab thanked the Downey Rose Float Association for their contribution to
the community and congratulated them for winning the National Trophy. He requested staff schedule a
Budget Subcommittee in the next few weeks.
Council Member /Board Member Ashton advised he attended the graduation ceremonies for the
Dental Assistant and Vocational Nursing Programs at Downey Adult School. He invited the public to
participate in the Keep Downey Beautiful clean -up on Saturday.
Council Member /Board Member Vasquez reported he attended a Healthy Downey Meeting with
a presentation provided by the California Dairy Counsel; and, reported on the Annual Council
Workshop Saturday, January 10, where the Council set goals and objectives for the year, highlighting
parks, streets, public safety and dealing with the homeless population as top priorities. Council
Member /Board Member Vasquez announced the John Wesley Community Health Center Downey is
developing an action plan with Parks and Recreation Director Salazar on how to assist with
homelessness in Downey. Council Member /Board Member Vasquez stated Chief Charles assured him
by the end of the year all Police Officers in Downey will be wearing body -worn cameras. Council
Member /Board Member Vasquez welcomed former Mayor Gafin and Commissioners Cotaya and
Chirco, who were in the audience.
Mayor /Chair Marquez welcomed everyone to the first Council Meeting of 2015. Mayor /Chair
Marquez recognized former Mayor Gafin and thanked him for his involvement in the City, and
welcomed Green Task Force Commissioner Owens.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor /Chair Marquez and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice -Chair Saab presented a Certificate of
Recognition to Kelley Roberts Jr., Jeff Shadic, and Jason Redfox, of the Downey Rose Float
Association.
Mayor /Chair Marquez and Council Member /Board Member Vasquez presented a City pin to
Julio M. Puma, for his appointment to the Green Task Force.
Mayor /Chair Marquez and Fire Chief Gillaspie introduce New City Employee, Andrew Stevens,
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator.
Rosa E. Perez, Mayor of Huntington Park, presented a certificate of recognition to Council
Member /Board Member Fernando Vasquez for serving as Mayor of the City of Downey 2014.
Council Member /Board Member Brossmer arrived at 6:54 p.m.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
1. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. SA 15 -0004, A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE DOWNEY SUCCESSOR AGENCY APPROVING RESTATED AND AMENDED LOAN
AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE DOWNEY SUCCESSOR
AGENCY: Community Development.
It was moved by Council Member /Board Member Vasquez seconded by Council Member /Board
Member Brossmer, and unanimously carried to adopt the Successor Agency Resolution.
ADJOURNED THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
At 7:14 p.m. Mayor /Chair Marquez adjourned the Successor Agency Meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING: None.
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NON - AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
Lourdes Cotaya, 9700 Shellyfield Road, Sunrise Realty, expressed her dissatisfaction with the
Downey Chamber of Commerce's Newsletter in which a photograph of a bleeding horse with a caption,
"Tricks performed by Sunrise Realty Horse Group," was published. Ms. Cotaya has stated she and
others from Sunrise Realty have received threatening phone calls and harassment from animal activists
and would like this error corrected.
Yolanda Salazar, 9081 Farm Street, requested the City Council review the City's Municipal
Code as it relates to overnight parking of boats and trailers in residential areas.
Maria Fernandez, 9700 Shellyfield Road, Sunrise Realty, requested the Downey Chamber of
Commerce apologize for the photo misprinting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Brossmer abstained from Item No. 8; Mayor Pro Tern Saab pulled Item Nos. 6,
12, 19, and 31.
It was moved by Council Member Brossmer, seconded by Council Member Vasquez and
unanimously carried to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar, with Council Member
Brossmer abstaining from Item No. 8.
2. APPROVED MINUTES: Regular Meeting of December 9, 2014; Special Meeting of December 16,
2014: City Clerk.
3. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 290085 - 291031; Wire Nos. 30003259 & 30003262-
30003272, Manual Wire Nos. are 1303 -1306, in the total amount of $10,675,644.93: Finance.
4. CASH CONTRACT NO. CC 675 - BLANDWOOD RD. AND TRUE AVE. SANITARY SEWER LIFT
STATIONS REPLACEMENT PROJECT: APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
AUTHORIZED SOLICITATION FOR BIDS; APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND STEVEN ANDREWS ENGINEERING (SAE) FOR ADDITIONAL
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES IN A FORM
ACCEPTABLE BY THE CITY ATTORNEY: Public Works.
5. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 14 -04 - FIRESTONE BLVD WATER SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FROM BROOKSHIRE AVE TO LAKEWOOD BLVD: APPROVED
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZED SOLICITATION FOR BIDS: Public Works.
7. AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN (TMP)
AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(CALTRANS) FOR THE 1 -5 FREEWAY EXPANSION PROJECT, SEGMENT 5;
APPROPRIATE $30,000 REIMBURSABLE FUNDS FROM THE STATE GAS TAX FUND
TO COVER TMP AGREEMENT AS DEEMED NECESSARY; AND, AUTHORIZED THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE TMP
AGREEMENT IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE BY CITY ATTORNEY: Public Works.
8. APPROVED AGREEMENT WITH DOWNEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (DUSD) FOR
OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS ADJACENT TO VARIOUS SCHOOL CAMPUSES; APPROPRIATE
$50,000 IN REIMBURSABLE FUNDS FROM THE GAS TAX FUND BALANCE TO COVER THE
TOTAL PROJECT COST SHORTFALL; AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE BY CITY ATTORNEY; AND AUTHORIZED CITY
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MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT DEEMED NECESSARY IN
A FORM ACCEPTABLE BY CITY ATTORNEY: Public Works.
9. APPROVED THE AWARD OF THE 2014 PRE - DISASTER MITIGATION GRANT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (CALOES) IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,500
AND APPROPRIATED $12,500 TO PAY FOR THE CITY'S 25% COST - SHARE: Fire.
10. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LETTER OF AGREEMENT (LOA) WITH
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY AND TO
EXECUTE ANY FUTURE AMENDMENTS FOR THE TELEGRAPH ROAD TRAFFIC
THROUGHOUT AND SAFETY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT — PHASE 2 IN A FORM
ACCEPTABLE BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; APPROPRIATED $200,000 IN PROPOSITION C
LOCAL RETURN FUNDS; AND, AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY
AMENDMENTS TO THE LOA AS DEEMED NECESSARY: Public Works.
11. APPROVED THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE AGREEMENT WITH LEHMAN, LEVI, PAPPAS &
SADLER AND ASSUMPTION OF THE AGREEMENT BY NEIMELA, PAPPAS & ASSOCIATES:
Administration.
13. AWARDED A UNIFORM LAUNDERING /RENTAL SERVICE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT TO
CINTAS CORPORATION, FOR A THREE (3) YEAR TERM, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$20,000 ANNUALLY; AND, AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT IN A
FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY: Public Works.
14. RATIFIED THE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR PERSONNEL
PROCEEDINGS AND RATIFY THE CITY MANAGER'S SIGNATURE AS AUTHORIZED TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT: Human Resources.
15. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH BLUE VIOLET
NETWORKS (BVN) FOR $479,864.23 FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW
CITYWIDE TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM TO INCLUDE TWO YEARS OF FULL
MAINTENANCE SUPPORT AND APPROVE $47,986 TOWARD INCIDENTAL CHANGE
ORDERS: Finance.
16. AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PIRKL ASSOCIATION
TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE RIO HONDO GOLF COURSE: Parks &
Recreation.
17. AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
BELLFLOWER REGARDING PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS AT
BELLFLOWER BLVD/ FOSTER RD AND WOODRUFF AVE /FOSTER RD INTERSECTIONS:
Public Works.
18. AWARDED AN ON -CALL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISPOSAL AND EMERGENCY
ABATEMENT SERVICES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT TO OCEAN BLUE ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES, INC., FOR A THREE (3) YEAR TERM AND AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY: Public Works.
20. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 15 -7529, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE RECORDS OF THE
CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT: City Clerk.
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21. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 15 -7530 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITIONS OF
WATER SYSTEMS SUPERVISOR II AND WATER SYSTEMS LEADWORKER: Human
Resources.
22. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 15 -7531, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION AND ESTABLISHING THE
PAY RANGE FOR THE POSITION OF WATER QUALITY AND ENVIRONMETAL SPECIALIST:
Human Resources.
23. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 15 -7532, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY APPROVING RESTATED AND AMENDED LOAN AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE DOWNEY SUCCESSOR AGENCY: Community Development.
24. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 15 -7533, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY APPROVING PARCEL MAP NO. 71874 AND AN AGREEMENT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS: Public Works.
25. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 15 -7534, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF CHUCK FREY TO THE GREEN TASK
FORCE FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 2: Council Member Ashton.
26. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 15 -7535, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF DIANA OWENS TO THE RECREATION
AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 2: Council Member
Ashton.
27. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 15 -7536, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF PATRICK OWENS TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 2: Council Member Ashton.
28. APPROVED A REIMBURSEMENT TO THE DOWNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR $16,500
FOR ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENTS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2014 -2015: Community
Development.
29. GRANT A UTILITY EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY IN
CONJUNCTION WITH UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 22 (BELLFLOWER
BOULEVARD) AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE EASEMENT
DOCUMENTS IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE BY CITY ATTORNEY: Public Works.
30. AUTHORIZED THE PROCUREMENT AND INSTALLATION OF WESTNET'S FIRST -IN CORE
ALERTING SYSTEM AND ALLOCATE $70,500 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE: Fire.
OTHER BUSINESS
6. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 15 -24 - COMMUNICATION UPGRADES TO VARIOUS
CITY FACILITIES: AWARDED PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $225,950 TO CROSSTOWN
ELECTRIC & DATA, INC. FOR THE COMMUNICATION UPGRADES TO VARIOUS CITY
FACILITIES; AUTHORIZED THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE
ORDERS OR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK DEEMED NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE UP TO
THE APPROVED PROJECT BUDGET: Public Works.
Mayor Pro Tern Saab confirmed this project involves City facilities other than City Hall and
asked if the approximate $270,000 includes the phone system. Director Mostahkami advised it
does include other City facilities and the total amount does not include the phone system, only the
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fiber optics. He advised there are four locations completed and nine others need to be completed
in order to install the new phone system.
Mayor Pro Tem Saab confirmed the City will be saving $8,000- $10,000 a month; thus the
system will pay for itself in a couple of years.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Saab, seconded by Council Member Vasquez and
unanimously carried to approve staff's recommendation.
12. AWARDED THE INDEPENDENCE PARK TENNIS COURT RESURFACING PROJECT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $47,488.56 TO TRUELINE: Public Works.
Mayor Pro Tem Saab requested information related to the project timeline and asked if there is
a rough estimate as to the life of the tennis court resurfacing.
Director Mostahkami stated the resurfacing is rehabilitation work and will last for at least five
years. He advised this project will take approximately one to two months to complete.
City Manager Livas advised the Council that staff did some minor repair work on the tennis
court. This project is to resurface the tennis courts which are a little more than minor repairs. A full
rehabilitation of the tennis courts requires new drainage and new sloping of the area which is a
substantial amount of money. This project allows the City some additional time to find funding to do
a complete rehabilitation in five to seven years.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Saab, seconded by Council Member Vasquez and
unanimously carried to approve staff's recommendation.
19. APPROVED AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MV TRANSPORTATION, INC.
AND THE CITY FOR PROFESSIONAL DOWNEYLINK FIXED ROUTE TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES: Parks & Recreation.
Mayor Pro Tem Saab stated he believes there is a scheduled Special Meeting regarding
transportation in a couple of weeks, and asked why the City Council is addressing this contract
tonight.
Director Salazar stated the current contract expired in December 2014. This amendment allows
the City to continue services until the next Transit Study is conducted. To receive MTA funding, the
City is required to submit a plan for approval by MTA. Approving this amendment allows the City to
continue services until a plan is approved by MTA.
Council Member Brossmer confirmed there is a 90 -day Notice of Termination clause in the
contract. Director Salazar stated yes.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Saab, seconded by Council Member Brossmer and
unanimously carried to approve the amendment to the agreement as requested by Staff.
31. APPROVED THE CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS FOR 2015: Mayor Marquez.
Mayor Pro Tem Saab stated there are some assignments he believed are worth discussing and
would like to address some redundancies in committees and some of the assignments.
Mayor Pro Tem Saab requested the City Council dissolve the following City Council Committee
representatives and City Council Subcommittees: Chamber of Commerce City Affairs Committee;
City - School Coordinating Committee; and, the Emergency Preparedness Subcommittee.
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It was moved by Council Member Brossmer, seconded by Council Member Vasquez and
unanimously carried to remove the following from the list of City Council Committee Assignments:
Chamber of Commerce City Affairs Committee; City - School Coordinating Committee; and, the
Emergency Preparedness Subcommittee.
It was moved by Council Member Brossmer, seconded by Council Member Vasquez and
unanimously carried to remove Mayor Pro Tern Saab and appoint Mayor Marquez to the Temporary
Ad -Hoc Audio/Visual Council Chamber Repair Subcommittee.
It was moved by Council Member Brossmer, seconded by Council Member Vasquez and
unanimously carried to appoint Council Member Ashton as the Primary and Mayor Pro Tern Saab
as the Alternate representatives to the Gateway Cities SR -91/1 -605 Corridor Cities.
Mayor Pro Tern Saab expressed his desire to serve on the Downtown Subcommittee as he
anticipates this Subcommittee will be active for future years and the long -term knowledge is
important. Mayor Marquez stated that he would like to remain on the Subcommittee as well as
have Council Member Brossmer remain on the Subcommittee, and he is not in favor of changing
representatives. Council Member Brossmer stated he would like to remain on the Subcommittee;
however, he does understand Council Member Saab's point regarding long -term knowledge.
Council Member Vasquez stated he believes there should be institutional long -term knowledge and
he would be okay with either one of the Council Members serving on this Subcommittee and
believes there should be a long -term succession plan in the future. Council Member Ashton stated
the Council can review this issue next year as he does not see a problem with maintaining the
representatives as suggested. The City Council did not modify the representatives to the
Downtown subcommittee. The representatives remain as Mayor Marquez and Council Member
Brossmer.
Council Member Vasquez stated he would like to continue to remain on the Commercial Waste
and Recycling Services Subcommittee. Council Member Brossmer stated it was originally Mayor
Marquez and himself and then transitioned to Mayor Vasquez. Council Member Ashton expressed
interest in serving on the Subcommittee.
It was moved by Council Member Brossmer, seconded by Council Member Vasquez and
unanimously carried to remove Council Member Ashton and appoint Council Member Vasquez to
the Commercial Waste & Recycling Services Subcommittee.
Council Member Brossmer stated he appreciates the assignment to serve on the Wall of Fame
Subcommittee and declines serving on the Subcommittee.
It was moved by Council Member Brossmer, seconded by Council Member Vasquez and
unanimously carried to removed Council Member Brossmer and appoint Mayor Marquez to the Wall
of Fame Subcommittee.
It was moved by Council Member Brossmer, seconded by Council Member Vasquez and
unanimously carried to approve the remainder of the City Council Committee Assignments for 2015.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
32. APPROPRIATED $18,519.10 FROM ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS TO PURCHASE FOUR
PORTABLE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS FOR USE AT BROOKSHIRE PARK: Police.
Director Salazar presented the request for a portable surveillance system; a joint project of the
Police, Parks and Recreation, and Public Works Departments. This project addresses the City's
adopted Goals and Objectives for park improvements, quality of life improvements and safety
improvements. Earlier this year, the City received funding from First Five LA for playground and
trail improvements The City received additional grant funding from First Five LA for surveillance
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equipment and the City's match is the requested appropriation. The Police Department reviewed
several different vendors for surveillance equipment and were very pleased with Security Lines U.S.
Russ Corby, Security Lines U.S., provided a demonstration on the surveillance equipment to be
installed at Brookshire Park.
Council Member Vasquez asked how long the system retains information. Mr. Corby stated the
system has a 2 TB hard drive and can retain video for approximately 45 -90 days. Once the system
senses motion, it will start recording. Parks typically store approximately 120 -160 days of video.
The recording system is located on the camera itself.
Council Member Saab asked where exactly in Brookshire Park it is going to be installed and
asked about battery back -up. Mr. Corby stated the cameras are going to be installed on the light
poles at the park with a bracket approximately 15 -20 feet up. Mr. Corby advised damage to the
cameras will be replaced for free by the company.
Chief Charles advised the Police Department fully supports the surveillance system.
Council Member Vasquez asked if both the Police Department and Parks and Recreation
Department agreed to the camera locations at Brookshire Park. Director Salazar advised that both
Departments reviewed the locations and advised they are in agreement.
It was moved by Council Member Brossmer, seconded by Council Member Vasquez and
carried unanimously to approve the appropriation as recommended by staff.
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
City Manager Livas announced January 14 is the 20th Anniversary of the Gateway Cities
Council of Governments and the City of Downey was instrumental in its creation. The celebration
event is tomorrow evening in Norwalk. Information will be forwarded to Council Members.
ADJOURNED
Mayor Marquez adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m., in Memory of Cleo Catherine Latimer,
longtime Downey resident and kindergarten teacher; and, the servicemen who perished this past
week during Operation Enduring Freedom: Sgt. 1st Class Ramon S. Morris, 37, of New York, New
York; Spc. Wyatt J. Martin, 22, of Mesa, Arizona.
ADRIA M. JIMENEZ, C C LUIS H. MARQ EZ
City Clerk Mayor
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