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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 08-08-17 Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 8, 2017 The City Council of the City of Downey held a Regular City Council Meeting on August 8, 2017, at 6:33 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California,_ Mayor Vasquez presiding. PRESENT: Council Members` Fernando Vasquez Mayor Sean Ashton Mayor Pro Tem Blanca Pacheco Council Member Rick Rodriguez Council Member Alex Saab Council Member ALSO PRESENT: Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney Alicia Duarte, CMC, Interim 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 Pamela Passow, Parks& Recreation Director Aldo Schindler, Community Development Director James Fructuoso, Assistant Finance Director The Invocation was delivered by Kevin Ellis, Recreation Supervisor. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jeremy Aguilar and Jeri Shaver. ANNOUNCEMENTS;COUNCIL MEMBER FOR r CONFERENCE/MEETINGREPORTS Council Member Saab welcomed the audience to the meeting. He acknowledged members of the audience Joanna Peterson, Jeannie Wood, Michael Calvert and former Mayor Perkins. He commented regarding the Budget At A Glance and Mosquito Alert information pamphlets available in the Chamber. He welcomed and thanked the Parks and Recreation Staff for their work. He acknowledged Teri Akloff Aguilar for her 23 years of service to the City. Council Member Pacheco welcomed the audience to the meeting. She acknowledged her mother Marianna Pacheco in the audience. She reported attending the culmination of the MADE Program, Walk with Your Council Member and National Night Out event. She mentioned meeting with Girl Scout Troop 10215 and commented about how much she enjoys meeting and talking to the youth in the community. She announced upcoming events: Valvoline Oil Ribbon Cutting, Walk with Your Council Member at Furman Park, Conversation with Your Council Member at Green Olive, Pancake Breakfast to benefit Veterans at the Downey Masonic Lodge and the Rocket Fever at CMSC. Council Member Rodriguez commented regarding the homeless- issue in the community and reported visiting Penny Lane in the City of Commerce which provides various social services to those in need including youth from Downey. He reported attending National Night Out event and being present during the donation of 3D printers at the CMSC. Hemet with twelve local churches and discussed the implementation of a program to assist elderly residents in the community with maintaining their yards and homes. He reported attending the SPA 7 Interfaith Summit on Homelessness held at Calvary City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — August 8, 2017 1 Baptist Church in Bellflower. He mentioned there are 124 homeless in Downey and said they will continue to provide the necessary assistance to those affected by homelessness. He met with The ARC and commented on the services they provide for children and adults with special needs. Mayor Pro Tem Ashton announced school is starting next week. He reminded everyone to allow themselves additional time to get to their destination. He reported attending the Walk with Your Council Member at Furman Park and announced the upcoming Rocket Fever event. Mayor Vasquez reported attending the Stay Healthy Downey meeting and discussing ideas on how to engage the community and school district in healthy eating. He announced the upcoming Havana Nights scheduled August 31 at the Downtown Downey Parking Structure. Mayor Vasquez took this item out of order. Victoria Smith, resident, commented regarding the growth of housing in the City. Art Gonzalez, resident, commented regarding delivery vehicles blocking the streets during deliveries and traffic issues at school sites. Allen Halstensgaard, resident, commented regarding abortion. Having no one come forward, Mayor Vasquez closed public comment. Mayor Vasquezannounced he would be abstaining from Item No. 9"due to the proximity to his business and Item No. 3 would be pulled and continued to the next City Council Meeting. Mayor Vasquez asked if there was anyone present who would 'like tocommenton Consent Calendar items. Having no one come forward, Mayor Vasquez closed public comment. It was moved by Council Member Saab, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ashton and carried unanimously to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar with Mayor Vasquez abstaining from Item No. 9 due to proximity to his business and Item No. 3 being pulled and continued to the next City Council Meeting. 2. WARRANTS ISSUED: A/P Check numbers are 315759 - 316149, the PayrollWirenumbers are 30003632 & 30003636 - 30003640 and the Manual Wire numbers are 1584— 1595, in the total amount of $7,024,033.40: Finance. 3. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CIR INCORPORATED FOR PROFESSIONAL PLAN REVIEW, BUILDING INSPECTION AND STAFFING SERVICES. Community Development. 4. APPROVED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HCA ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC FOR FIXED ASSETS PHYSICAL INVENTORY CONSULTANT SERVICES. Finance. S. APPROVED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HUSHMAND ASSOCIATES, INC. (HAI) FOR GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SOIL STABILIZATION AT RIO SAN GABRIEL PARK. Administration. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting - August 8, 2017 2 8. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 17-7737, A RESOLUTIONOF i OF OF DOWNEY APPROVING• OF i THE BOARD • BUILDING r • Member Pacheco. INTERNATIONAL9. APPROVED THE STREET CLOSURE REQUEST FOR THE CITY OF DOWNEY"i ••r AND MUSIC FESTIVAL: Parks & Recreatio Mayor Vasquez took this item out of order. Mayor Vasquez announced the Public Hearing item will be continued to the City Council Meeting of August 22, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. It was moved by Council Member Saab and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ashton and carried unanimously to continue the Public Hearing item to the City Council Meeting of August 22, 2017. 1 « r r r • r • PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10221 DOWNEY AVENUE: Community Development. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 17- —, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DENYING A REQUESTTO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROMr- (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL)TO MDR (MEDIUMDENSITY RESIDENTIAL)RESIDENTIAL) AND A ZONE CHANGE FROM C -P (PROFESSIONAL OFFICE) TO R-3 (MULTIPLE FAMILY - • • r AT 10221DOWNEY AVENUE Mayor Vasquez took this item out of order. 1. Mayor Vasquez presented Mayor's Healthy Heart Award to Raquel Villa, CEO, Family Healthcare Center of Greater Los Angeles. 2.- Mayor Vasquez with the assistance of Council Member Rodriguez and Director Passow presented a Certificate of Recognition to Teri Akloff Aguilar for retirement and 23 years of service to the City. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — August 8, 2017 3 3. Council Member Rodriguez presented a Certificate of Congratulations to Andrew Bilodeau in recognition of being accepted to Yale University. 4. Mayor Vasquez with the assistance of Council Member Rodriguez presented a Certificate of Congratulations to Ashley Aguilar in recognition of being accepted to the USA Track & Field's Junior Olympics. 5. Lenora Perri, President, Downey Lion's Club presented Council Member Saab with a recognition for his support to the Downey Lion's Club. 6.- Certificate of Congratulations to Downey 8U Gold All Stars Softball Team = Downey Ponytail League for their successful season placing third out of 27 teams in the California State Games in San Diego. I'_1 oaL•1Tl7ai�� I iii Mayor Vasquez adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:52 p.m.in memory of Rebecca Joan Raymond, 28, San Bernardino Sheriff's Deputy and U.S. Army pilot Brian White, 30, who were killed in an airplane crash in Big Bear; and, Brent M. Witham, 29, firefighter for San Bernardino National Forest who was killed battling the Lolo Peak wildfire yesterd . 4A%AAALI"CIA �DUA�P, CMC FERNANIbO VASQUEZ Interim City Clerk Mayor City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — August 8, 2017 4