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MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 12, 2017
The City Council of the City of Downey held a Regular City Council Meeting on December 12,
2017, at 6:50 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: Gilbert Livas, City Manager
Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney
John Oskoui, Assistant City Manager
Shannon DeLong, Assistant to the City Manager
Carl Charles, Chief of Police
Mark Gillaspie, Fire Chief
Edwin Norris, Deputy Director of Public Works
Pamela Passow, Director of Parks & Recreation
Aldo Schindler, Community Development Director
Anil Gandhy, Finance Director
Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
The Invocation was delivered by Jason Neville, Praise Chapel. The Flag Salute was led by
Heliotrope Elementary Students.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING MAYOR VASQUEZ
Mayor Vasquez received certificates of appreciaton in recognition of his Mayoral Year from:
Congresswoman Royball-Allard; L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn; City of Artesia; City of Bellflower;
City of Cerritos; City of Norwalk: Cerritos College; Downey Unified School District Board Members;
Downey Rose Float Association; City of Santa Fe Springs; City of Bell; Downey Chamber of
Commerce; Downey Sister Cities Association; and, Senator Tony Mendoza.
WELCOME & FINAL ADDRESS: MAYOR VASQUEZ
Mayor Vasquez acknowledged and thanked his wife and son in the audience. He thanked his
Council colleagues; elected City Officials; DUSD; City of Downey residents; and City Manager Livas for
their support during his tenure as Mayor.
California State Treasurer Chiang thanked Mayor Vasquez for his hard work. Mayor Vasquez
wished Mayor Pro Tem Ashton the best during his Mayoral term.
Mayor Vasquez commented regarding the various accomplishemnts this past year: Measure S;
new housing developments; Mayor’s Healthy Heart Award; expansion of the Rancho Los Amigos
Rehabilitation Center; Imperial Hwy Corridor; Smart 911 Radio Systems; and Homefield Advantage.
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Mayor Pro Tem Ashton presented Mayor Vasquez with a gavel plaque and the Mayor’s Scrap
Book.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO MAYOR ASHTON
L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn administered the Oath of Office to incoming Mayor Ashton.
MAYOR ASHTON’S INCOMING MAYORAL ADDRESS
Mayor Ashton acknowledged and thanked his wife Tammy Ashton and sons in the audience. He
thanked Executive Secretary Monica Delgadillo for her assistance.
Mayor Ashton provided a presentation and discussed his goals for the upcoming year: continue
being fiscally responsible; public safety; upgrades to City roads and parks; recognizing of heroes within
the community; Mayor’s Downey DNA Award; Mayor’s Cup Award; and, “If I Were Mayor” Student
Contest.
RECESS/RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Ashton recessed the City Council meeting at 8:24 p.m. Mayor Ashton reconvened the
City Council meeting at 9:10 p.m. with all Council Members present.
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
Council Member Pacheco reported attending a ribbon cutting at Samuel Jewelers; Chamber of
Commerce Annual Christmas Parade; Downey’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony; Girl Scout Troop
#17305 First Annual Toy Drive; and, Southern Califorina Resources for Independent Living Holiday
event. She wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Mayor Aston thanked the City staff for the work organizing the Mayoral Transition event.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
Paul Gonzalez, External Affairs Manager for Long Beach Transit, commented regarding the
extension of Route 22 of the Long Beach Transit to the Green Line Metro Station in Downey.
John McAllister, business owner, commented in regards to issues with the relocation of his
dental office on Paramount Blvd.
Allan Halstensgarrd, resident, commented regardarding abortion.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Ashton asked if there was anyone present who would like to comment on Consent
Calendar items.
Having no one come forward, Mayor Ashton closed public comment.
It was moved by Council Member Saab, seconded by Council Member Vasquez and carried
unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar.
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1. APPROVED MINUTES: Special Meeting of November 28, 2017; Regular Meeting of November
28, 2017: City Clerk.
2. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 319340 – 319698; Payroll Wire Nos. 30003685 – 30003686
and 30003689 – 30003690; and, Manual Wire Nos. 1634 – 1636, in the total amount of
$2,565,364.45: Finance.
3. RESIDENTIAL STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 17-04): ACCEPTED PROJECT AS COMPLETE; APPROVED THE FINAL
CONSTRUCTION AMOUNT OF $1,433,590.42; AND, AUTHORIZED THE PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR TO FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION: Public Works.
4. APPROVED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JOHN HUNTER AND
ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR STORM WATER PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND NPDES/MS4
PERMIT COMPLIANCE SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS WITH AN OPTION TO
RENEW FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO YEARS; AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT; AND AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
AMENDMENTS: Public Works.
5. AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO AMEND THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH MV TRANSPORTATION INC. IN ORDER TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE THE
DOWNEYLINK FIXED ROUTE TRANSIT SERVICE FOR AN ADDITIONAL NINE MONTHS
STARTING JANUARY 1, 2018: Parks and Recreation.
6. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 17-7768, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE DOWNEY PUBLIC SAFETY AUXILIARY ASSOCIATION (APRIL
1, 2016 – MARCH 31, 2018) BY ADOPTING THE SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT: Human
Resources.
7. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 17-7769, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY UPDATING THE HOURLY PAY SCHEDULE FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS
DESIGNATED AS TEMPORARY/PART-TIME AND INCLUDES THE TEMPORARY/FULL-TIME
POSITION OF AMBULANCE OPERATOR: Human Resources.
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
City Manager Livas congratulated Mayor Ashton and Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez on their new
appointments. He commented regarding the City Council Priorities. He announced the new City staff
hires including Assistance Civil Engineer Amaka Udeoji; Building Official Richard Hicks; and Police
Officer Waylon Pettengill. City Manager Livas wished the City Council much success and said he looks
forward to working with the Council in the coming year.
Mayor Asthon wished everyone Happy Holidays.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ashton adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 9:24 p.m.
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC SEAN ASHTON
City Clerk Mayor