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COUNCIL CITY OF DOWNEY
SPECIAL MEETING
MAY 10, 2016
The City Council of the City of Downey held a Special City Council Meeting on May 10, 2016, at
5 :28 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey,
California, Mayor Saab presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Alex 'Saab
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Fernando Vasquez
Sean Ashton
Roger C. Brossmer
Luis Marquez
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tern
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
ALSO PRESENT: Gilbert Livas, City Manager
Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney
Adria M. Jimenez, MMC, City Clerk
John Oskoui, Assistant City Manager
Carl Charles, Chief of Police
Mark Gillaspie, Fire Chief
Mohammad Mostahkami, Public Works Director
Sonya Meacham, Interim Parks & Recreation Director
Aldo Schindler, Community Development Director
Anil Gandhy, Finance Director
Alicia Duarte, Deputy City Clerk
Mayor Saab welcomed the audience to the Special City Council Meeting in honor of Fourth
District L.A. County Supervisor Don Knabe. Mayor Saab read a short biography detailing Supervisor
Knabe's accomplishments and services during his tenure which include: Establishing the Safe
Surrender Program; launching a scholarship program to benefit the children who have been
surrendered; national leader on the issues of child sex trafficking; launched a county -wide awareness
campaign to spread the word about young girls exploitation and advocated for stiffer penalties for this
crime; leader in regional transportation, serving as the Director for MTA and serving on the Executive
Management and Audit Committee for Metrolink._His enthusiasm for arts has resulted in the creation of
the Pediatric Art Program at Rancho Los Amigos, and the Arts Education Partnership Program which
provides grants to community schools; and launched Operation Libraries a plan to upgrade county
libraries. He advocated for environmental _issues and initiatives. He was elected to the Cerritos City
Council in 1980 and served on the Council for eight years; supports junior golf clinics for kids; is a
veteran having served in the U.S. Navy; and, graduated from Graceland University earning a
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration.
Council Member Brossmer- acknowledged Supervisor Knabe for his assistance to the City of
Downey and for Rancho Los Amigos South Campus Renovation: Rancho Rising.
Council Member Marquez acknowledged Supervisor Knabe for advocating for transportation
funds for the cities in the Fourth District; for Rancho Los Amigos South Campus Renovation: Rancho
Rising; and, the Sports Complex. He thanked Supervisor Knabe for his support of the Eco- Rapid
Transit.
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Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez thanked and acknowledged Supervisor Knabe for his support of
Rancho Los Amigos; the Arc Walk; and, Gangs Out of Downey.
Mayor Saab acknowledged members of the audience: former Mayors Mario Guerra; Kirk
Cartozian; Dave Gafin; and, Meredith Perkins. Louis Morales, Planning Commissioner; Rick Rodriguez,
Gangs Out of Downey; Willie MacFarland, Downey Assistance League; Downey Association of
Realtors; Downey Coordinating Council; Downey YMCA; Janet Molinaro and Ronnie Fernandez, Green
Task Force; Karol Morrison and Theresa Ford, Library Advisory Board; Pat Smith, Personnel Advisory
Board; Beth Gendreau, Public Works Committee; Blanca Rochin, Recreation and Community Services
Committee; and, Dr. John Garcia, DUSD Superintendent.
PRESENTATIONS 1. O. KNABE BY CITY OF DOWNEY, AND DOWNEY SERVICE
ORGANIZATIONS
Supervisor Knabe was recognized and presented plaques by: DUSD School Board Members;
the Arc; Downey Chamber of Commerce; Downey Historical Society; Downey Rose Float Association;
Downey Sister City Association; Downey Symphonic Society; Gangs Out of Downey; Lions Club;
Rancho Los Amigos Foundation; Kiwanis Club of Downey; Downey Rotary Club; Soroptomist
International of Downey; Food Help Food Bank; Optomist Club of Downey; and, Downey Assistance
League.
Mayor Saab and the City Council presented Supervisor Knabe with a City of Downey Tile
Plaque and a Proclamation.
Supervisor Knabe commented on the success of Rancho Los Amigos and the wonderful staff.
He thanked the City Council; DUSD School Board; Rancho Los Amigos; and, all the community
organizations for their recognitions.
Mayor Saab recessed the Special Council Meeting at 6:34 p.m. and invited everyone to the
lobby for refreshments.
Mayor Saab reconvened the Special Council Meeting at 6:56 p.m. with all Council Members
present.
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Special Meeting — May 10, 2016