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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 9, 2016
The City Council of the City of Downey held a Regular City Council Meeting on August 9, 2016,
at 6:37 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey,
California, Mayor Saab presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Alex Saab Mayor
Fernando Vasquez Mayor Pro Tern
Sean Ashton Council Member
Roger C. Brossmer Council Member (arrived 6:59 p.m.)
Luis Marquez Council Member (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Gilbert Livas, City Manager
Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney
Adria M. Jimenez, MMC, City Clerk
John Oskoui, Assistant City Manager
Shannon DeLong, Assistant to the City Manager
Dean Milligan, Captain
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, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
The Invocation was delivered by Rick Rodriguez, G.O.O.D. The Flag Salute was led by Barbara
Richer Welch.
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE /MEETING REPORTS
Council Member Ashton reported attending the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
meeting and briefly commented on the positive outcome of the meeting. He talked about the ComiCon
event and said it was successful and thanked Library staff for their work. He announced the upcoming
Downey Theatre Open House and Carpenters tribute concert. He invited the audience to attend the
Rooftop Concerts.
Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez welcomed the audience to the meeting. He reported attending the
unveiling of the PIH Emergency Room. He commented regarding the positive outcome of the Los
Angeles Board of Supervisors meeting regarding Rancho Los Amigos. He requested staff provide an
update on Development Impact Fees.
Mayor Saab thanked Andrew Stevens, Emergency Preparedness Manager, for his work with the
community. He commented on the ComicCon and National Night Out events and said both were
successful and well attended. He reported attending the groundbreaking of the PIH Emergency Room
and thanked PIH for investing in the community. He attended the Kaiser Permanente Pediatric Carnival
for cancer patients and the ribbon cutting for Golden Corral. He mentioned the entrance to the City on
Lakewood Blvd. is looking great. He commented on the blighted condition of the south campus at
Rancho Los Amigos Hospital and said the L.A. County Board of Supervisors voted affirmatively to
approve the development of 50 acres of land for a new park with multi -use soccer fields. He thanked
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City Manager Livas, Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez, and Supervisor Knabe for their efforts in bringing this
project to the City. He said the development will also include consolidation of several County
Departments.
City Manager Livas thanked the City Council for this accomplishment. He mentioned it is a $468
million dollar investment by the County to consolidate administrative uses at the site which includes
new jobs, economic development and open space. He thanked the community for their patience and
thanked the City Council for their support. He recognized Supervisor Knabe for his efforts on this
project and members of the community, including the youth who attended the meeting.
Mayor Saab announced upcoming events: Summer Concerts at the Park; Grand Opening of the
Promenade; Downey Theatre Open House which includes the 60th Anniversary Gala of the
incorporation of the City of Downey with a concert tribute to the Carpenters; T.J. Maxx and Home
Goods ribbon cuttings; Estilo Divino Salon 20th Anniversary celebration; Keep Downey Beautiful
Beautification Awards; Downey Association of Realtor's Blood Drive in honor of DUSD student; Rocket
Fever at CMSC; and, the final Summer Concert at Golden Park which will include a community
barbecue hosted by G.O.O.D. He recognized Team USA's efforts in the Olympics.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Saab with the assistance of Director Mostahkami presented a Certificate of Recognition to
Retiring Employee David C. Chavez, Water Systems Lead Worker, Public Work's Department for
35 Years of Service.
2. Captain Moeller of California Highway Patrol presented Downey Police Department Officers with
CHP and Auto Club - 10851 (Auto Theft) Awards.
3. Mayor Saab presented the Mayor's Distinguished Citizen & Business Awards to Greg Welch and
Risher Mortuary & Cremation Service.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
NON - AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
Resident, no name provided, commented regarding illegal dumping at an apartment complex
east of Arrington and Florence. He voiced his concern about a homeless encampment on the 605
Freeway bike path.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez abstained from Item No. 12 due to a financial conflict; Mayor Saab
pulled Items No. 4 and 5; and, City Clerk Jimenez announced Item No. 8 would be pulled and moved to
the next City Council Meeting.
It was moved by Council Member Brossmer, seconded by Council Member Ashton and carried
unanimously, with Council Member Marquez excused, to approve the remainder of the Consent
Calendar.
1. APPROVED MINUTES: Regular Meeting of July 26, 2016: City Clerk.
2. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 305639 — 306026; Payroll Wire Nos. 30003494 — 30003498;
Manual Wire Nos. 1456 — 1458; in the total amount of $3,473,539.82: Finance.
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3. APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SLURRY SEAL PROJECT AREA "B ", AND
AUTHORIZED SOLICITATION FOR BIDS (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 17 -05):
Public Works.
6. APPROVED AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENTS WITH: KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES,
INC., STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. AND W.G. ZIMMERMAN ENGINEERING, INC.,
FOR ONE -YEAR TERM EXTENSIONS FOR ON -CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES:
AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE EXTENSIONS; AND AUTHORIZED THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE FUTURE AMENDMENTS: Public Works.
7. APPROVED AGREEMENT WITH KJSERVICES ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING FOR
ONE -YEAR TERM EXTENSION FOR USED OIL RECYCLING PROGRAM SERVICES:
AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT; AND, AUTHORIZED
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FUTURE AMENDMENTS: Public Works.
9. ACCEPTED $65,030 IN FEDERAL LSTA FUNDS FOR LIBRARY LAPTOP KIOSK GRANT;
AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT AND ANY POTENTIAL
AMENDMENTS; AND, COMMITTED THE REQUIRED $4,500 MATCH FROM PREVIOUSLY -
BUDGETED FUNDS: Administration.
10. APPROVED AN AGREEMENT WITH COMMLINE, INC. FOR 911 COMMUNICATION
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR A FEE NOT TO EXCEED $35,748; AND,
AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT: Fire.
11. APPROVED THE RESPONSES TO FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE 2015 -16
CIVIL GRAND JURY REPORT ENTITLED "APPOINTED COMMISSIONS: TRANSPARENCY
WILL MAINTAIN THE PUBLIC TRUST" AND APPROVED THE TRANSMITTAL OF THE
RESPONSES TO THE CIVIL GRAND JURY: Administration.
12. APPROVED THE STREET CLOSURE REQUEST FOR THE CITY OF DOWNEY'S
INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL: Parks & Recreation.
13. WAIVED ADMISSION FEES TO THE COLUMBIA MEMORIAL SPACE CENTER DURING THE
6T" ANNUAL ROCKET FEVER EVENT, AUGUST 20, 2016: Administration.
OTHER BUSINESS
4. APPROPRIATED $12,000 FROM THE CITY'S EQUIPMENT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF
UPGRADING ESSENTIAL MOBILE RADIO SOFTWARE; AND, APPROVE THE INSTALLATION
OF RADIO SOFTWARE FOR SIX MOBILE RADIOS BY COMMLINE, INC.: Fire.
Mayor Saab asked Fire Chief Gillaspie to elaborate on this item. Fire Chief Gillaspie stated
during inventory of the Fire Department's mobile radios, six mobile radios were identified as not having
the proper software to operate and interact with the other Fire Department agencies. Approval of this
item would update those six radios.
It was moved by Mayor Saab, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Vasquez and approved
unanimously with Council Member Marquez excused, to appropriate $12,000 from the City's equipment
fund for the purpose of upgrading essential mobile radio software; and, approve the installation of radio
software from six mobile radios by Commline, Inc.
5. APPROPRIATED $25,000 FROM THE CITY'S GENERAL FUND RESERVE FOR THE
PURCHASE OF FIRST RESPONDER BALLISTIC PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Fire.
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Mayor Saab asked Fire Chief Gillaspie to provide an explanation of the ballistic protective
equipment. Fire Chief Gillaspie stated with the increase in active shooter incidents worldwide and
locally the Fire Department has been preparing for these types of scenarios and has trained staff with
new techniques on how to be more aggressive in the treatment of patients. It was determined there is a
need to provide personal safety gear to first responders when being placed in harms way. Emergency
Manager Stevens also reached out to the Police Department and it was identified they would also
benefit from having this type of protective gear.
It was moved by Mayor Saab, seconded by Council Member Brossmer and approved
unanimously with Council Member Marquez excused to appropriate $25,000 from the City's general
fund reserve for the purchase of First Responder Ballistic Protective Equipment.
Item No. 8 was pulled and moved to the next City Council Meeting.
8. TRANSFER OIL PIPELINE FRANCHISE FROM EXXONMOBIL TO TORRANCE PIPELINE
COMPANY LLC AND GRANT PIPELINE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO TORRANCE PIPELINE
COMPANY LLC: Public Works.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 16- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY CONSENTING TO THE TRANSFER OF AN OIL PIPELINE FRANCHISE
FROM EXXONMOBILE OIL CORPORATION TO TORRANCE PIPELINE LLC AND
APPROVING THE ASSUMPTION AND ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT RELATED THERETO;
AND,
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 16- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION OF GRANTING AN OIL PIPELINE
FRANCHISE TO TORRANCE PIPELINE COMPANY LLC AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR AUGUST 23, 2016
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None.
Ignacio Gonzalez, Southern California Resource Services for Independent Living, announced
their upcoming Disability Pride Parade.
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
City Manager Livas commented on a kick -off meeting with the Gateway Cities Council of
Governments and said the Gateway Cities are working on a benchmarking project to determine what
services are being provided to cities and what these services are costing to ensure all neighboring
cities are obtaining the best consistent pricing. He commented on a meeting held with Bloomberg
Philanthropies and John Hopkins University Center for Government Excellence to look at performance
measures to improve service deliveries within the City. He announced Downey will be hosting the
Gateway Cities Council of Government City Manager Breakfast meetings for the next year.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Saab adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:42 p.m. In Memory of Army
Soldiers Sergeant Charles Judge, Jr. and National Guard Staff Sergeant Jonathan Michael Prins who
were fatally shot while trying to rescue a woman from a physical attack at a South Carolina bar; and,
San Diego Police Department Officer Jonathan "J.D." De Guzman killed in the line of duty.
ADRIA M. JIMENEZ, MC
City Clerk
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