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COUNCIL CITY OF OF DOWNEY
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 9, 2016
The City Council of the City of Downe y
2016, at 6:34 p.m., in the Council Chamber
Downey, California, Mayor Saab presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
held a Regular City Council Meeting on February 9,
of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue,
Alex Saab Mayor
Fernando Vasquez Mayor Pro Tern
Sean Ashton Council Member
Roger C. Brossmer Council Member
Luis Marquez Council Member
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
Alicia Duarte, Deputy City Clerk
The Invocation was delivered by Deacon Nolveris Frometa, First Baptist Church of Downey. The
Flag Salute was led by Roy Beard, Former Downey Emergency Preparedness Committee Member,
Downey CERT, Farmers Insurance Group.
COUNCIL • FOR r
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
Council- Member Ashton reported attending the Independent Cities Association Seminar and
reported on the session regarding the impact of Assembly Bill 109 and Proposition 47. He announced
upcoming events: Ride and Stride Information meeting; Keep Downey Beautiful; and, his Town Hall
Meeting at the Barbara J. Riley Center. He asked for an update on the current street projects. Director
Mostahkami reported the street construction projects on Firestone /Paramount, Gardendale, and
Firestone East will be completed in March. The street project on Rosemead/Telegraph will be
completed in May due to Edison light poles being relocated. Residential street paving in some areas
will begin this week and be completed by the end of February. Council Member Ashton also reported
attending the Vallarta Market Grand Opening.
Council Member Marquez welcomed the audience to the meeting.
Council Member Brossmer reported attending the Independent Cities Association Seminar and
reported on the session regarding Homelessness and the different strategies cities are using to address
this issue. He stated direction has been provided to the City Manager and City Attorney to coordinate
with the Police Department and ensure the current Ordinances in place are compliant.
Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez welcomed the audience to the Council Meeting. He reported attending
the Vallarta Supermarket Grand Opening and the Independent Cities Association Seminar. He reported
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on the session regarding Assembly Bill 109 and crime statistics in California. He requested the Police
Department monitor the City parks during closing hours and ensure the gates are closed. He reported
participating in the City Council Workshop last week and said the City Council discussed Public Safety,
the state of the roads, and homelessness issues. He reported attending the Stay Healthy Downey
meeting and acknowledged Director Salazar and her staff for an amazing job in coordinating the
meetings.
Mayor Saab reported attending the Independent Cities Association Seminar and provided an
overview of the Association. He provided information on the session he attended regarding
homelessness and mental health issues. He commented on the City's mental health evaluation team
which consists of a mental health professional who rides with Police Officers on certain days during the
month and provides assistance when a member of the homeless community is contacted. He
requested staff review the City's pan - handling & trash theft ordinances. He provided information about
Proposition 47, Assembly Bill 109 and crime statistics nationwide. He reported attending the Downey
Police and Fire Foundation Board of Director's meeting and announced the upcoming Police Officer
and Fire Fighter of the Year event in April. He reported attending the commemoration of the Challenger
event and acknowledged Director Dickow for a great event. He announced upcoming events: MOD
Pizza Ribbon Cutting; Cafe Quill Senior Prom; Ride and Stride Information meeting; President's Day
City Hall closure; CareMore Health and Wellness meeting; Keep Downey Beautiful event; Oil Filter
Exchange event; and, the Downey Rose Float Association Midnight Masquerade event. He
congratulated members of staff for winning the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished
Budget Presentation Award. City Manager Livas elaborated on the requirements to qualify for the
award and congratulated Director Gandhy, Assistant to the City Manager DeLong, Administrative Aide
Rivas; and, the Budget Subcommittee for their work on the budget document. Mayor Saab welcomed
Michael Calvert as the new Executive Director of the Downey Chamber of Commerce. He announced the State of the City Address and Stroke Awareness Screening events. He asked staff to review the
Fire Code and asked for an update on why the number of Code Enforcement cases in the last five
years has decreased. He requested staff also review neon light regulations, and said he would like to
have the addresses of yard sale permits published on the City's website. He asked staff to address the
Wi -Fi access at the Rio Hondo Event Center.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Saab with the assistance of Emergency Manager Stevens presented Certificates of
Recognition to Members of the Emergency Preparedness Committee for their dedicated service to
the community.
2. Mayor's Distinguished Citizen /Business Award presented to Steve Roberson - Century 21 My Real
Estate. This award was not presented at the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 16 - - -- , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY GRANTING AN INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO CALMET SERVICES, INC.: Administration.
Mayor Saab opened "the 'Public Nearing at 7:08 p.m. City Clerk Jimenez affirmed receipt of the
Proof of Publication. It was moved by Council Member Brossmer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Vasquez and so ordered by the Mayor to receive and file. City Clerk Jimenez noted there was no
correspondence received.
The staff report was provided by Assistant City Manager Oskoui. Mr. Oskoui provided a brief
summary of the background of the current contract with CalMet Services for exclusive residential and
commercial solid waste and recycling services. The contract became effective on January 1, 2005 and
is due to expire on March 31, 2016. In 2014, the City Council created a sub- committee for the purpose
of evaluating various options available to the City beyond March 31, 2016. The sub - committee met to
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review the existing contract and opted to hire a professional consulting firm, R3 Consulting, with
expertise in the area of solid waste management services in order to complete a comprehensive study
of the existing contract, discuss the current market trends and conditions, the impact of new legislations
on trash collection and recycling services, and recommend the most viable options available to the City.
The study concluded that it was in the best interest of the City to pursue the option of negotiating a new
10 year contract with CalMet Services. In April 2015, City staff, assisted by R3 Consulting, began to
negotiate a new agreement with CalMet Services. In November 2015, a preliminary draft of the
agreement was presented to the Solid Waste Sub - Committee for review. The new agreement with
CalMet includes significant modifications that will benefit the City residential and commercial
customers. Highlights of the new 10 year contract which would commence in April 1, 2016, include: A
freeze on residential rate increases for the first year; replacement of CalMet's existing fleet of gasoline
fueled trucks with new compressed natural gas vehicles; replacement of approximately 63,000 carts
and bins; 10% discount for qualified senior citizens; 5% Franchise Fee to the City, in addition to a 10%
vehicle impact fee to be used for the City's local road improvements; implementation of a new customer
services program that includes free a -waste and dry cell battery collection events, paper shredding and
mulch events. On January 26, 2016, the City Council adopted a resolution declaring its intention to
grant an integrated waste management services franchise agreement to CalMet Services and set the
date of the public hearing for February 9, 2016,
Mayor Saab opened this item for public comment at 7:16 p.m.
Bill Minasian, commented in favor of the proposed CalMet agreement and was pleased with the
new incentives.
Resident, no name provided, commented on the rate for trash services and bulky items and
trash on City streets. He requested the current trash rate be extended for two years rather than one
year.
John Lacey, resident, asked what the new rate would be after the 14 months in which the rate
will remain the same.
Assistant City Manager Oskoui stated the rate will be determined based on the Refuse Rate
Index, which includes fuel, labor, and dumping costs.
John Lacey, resident, asked what CalMet's rate of profit is.
Mark Alberts, R3 Consulting, the rate of profit in the industry is approximately 10 percent,
Having no one else come forward, Mayor Saab closed public comment at 7 :29 p.m..
Council Member Brossmer commented in favor of CalMet's previous and proposed contract. He
acknowledged Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez for his idea of the reduced rate for seniors and said this is a
good contract for the residents.
Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez, thanked City staff and R3 Consulting for their thorough analysis of the
contract. He commented on the responsibility of having an efficient and cost effective contract for the
residents and on the contract's incentives. He acknowledged City staff for their work negotiating the
contract.
Council Member Ashton commented on the higher trash rates being paid in other cities and on
the incentives of the new proposed contract.
Council Member Marquez acknowledged the Waste Management Sub - Committee and City staff
for their work on bringing this contract forward for the residents.
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Mayor Saab thanked the Waste Management Sub- Committee and City staff for a thorough and
transparent process. He commented on CalMet's willingness to support the non- profit groups in the
community as well as the Chamber of Commerce. He commented on the low rates, the senior discount
and the funding for street repairs.
It was moved by Council Member Brossmer, seconded by Council Member Ashton and
approved unanimously to introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Downey granting an
integrated Waste Management Services Franchise Agreement to CalMet Services, Inc.
NON - AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
Resident, no name provided, commented on sidewalk and street services, the American
Disability Act, compliance of the Act by the City and establishing a grievance process.
Jacklyn Cardona, resident, acknowledged the Downey Police Department. She thanked Council
Member Ashton for guiding her in the right direction on how to be better informed about her
neighborhood. She requested information about a proposed Jack in the Box at Pangborn Avenue and
Firestone Boulevard. She stated her concern for traffic conditions and rodents during the spring and
summer.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Brossmer announced his abstention from Item Nos. 5 and 10 due to potential
conflict of interest with his employer, Downey Unified School District.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez, seconded by Mayor Saab, and carried unanimously
with Council Member Brossmer abstaining from Item Nos. 5 and 10, to approve the remainder of the
Consent Calendar.
2. APPROVED MINUTES: Special and Regular Meetings of January 26, 2016: City Clerk.
3. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 300793 — 301204; Wire Nos. 30003423 -- 30003427, Manual
Wire Nos. 1404 -1406, in the total amount of $ $3,906,529.53: Finance.
4. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH DELL
CORPORATION FOR AN ENTERPRISE APPASURE DATA PROTECTION AND UNIFIED
DISASTER RECOVERY SOLUTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $147,023.56: Finance.
5. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 15 -05 ANNUAL MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE
CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR PROJECT, AREA "D ", SCHOOL CAMPUS FRONTAGES AND
OTHER LOCATIONS: ACCEPTED THE PROJECT AS COMPLETE; APPROVED THE FINAL
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $598,509.00; AND AUTHORIZED THE PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR TO FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION: Public Works. -
6. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 16 -01 - CIVIC CENTER PARK PROJECT, PHASE 1
APPROVED THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZED SOLICITATION FOR
BIDS; AND AUTHORIZED PROCUREMENT OF CITY- FURNISHED MATERIALS FOR THE
PROJECT: Public Works.
7. INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 16- , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, ARTICLE VI, CHAPTER 5,
PART 2A BY ADDING SECTION 6511.1 CREATING AN EXEMPTION FOR DOWNEY LINK &
DIAL -A -RIDE PROGRAMS: Administration.
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8. APPROVED THE DONATION OF A FOURSOME OF GOLF AT THE RIO HONDO GOLF
COURSE IN SUPPORT OF THE DOWNEY FAMILY YMCA "YOUTH & GOVERNMENT"
PROGRAM: Council Member Ashton.
9. AUTHORIZED STREET CLOSURES AT THE INTERSECTION OF OLD RIVER SCHOOL ROAD
AT QUILL DRIVE; RIVES AT QUILL AND MIDWAY ON RIVES TO RANCHO PARKING
ENTRANCE FOR THE 4T" ANNUAL HEALTHY DOWNEY 5K FOR TLC EVENT ON SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY 27, 2016: Parks & Recreation.
10. AUTHORIZED THE CITY TO COLLABORATE WITH DOWNEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO
PROVIDE AFTERSCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMMING FOR THE DISTRICT'S
"STEAMWORKS" SUMMER PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE MOU AND RELATED DOCUMENTS: Parks & Recreation.
11. APPROVED THE DOWNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STREET _CLOSURE PERMIT
APPLICATION FOR BROOKSHIRE AVE. FROM FIRESTONE TO CIVIC CENTER DRIVE FOR
THE ANNUAL STREET FAIRE TO BE HELD ON APRIL 9, 2016: Administration.
12. ADOPTED THE 2016 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM AND AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO SIGN
POLICY AND POSITION LETTERS WITHIN THE GUIDELINES OF THE PLATFORM:
Administration.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None.
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: None.
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