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CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR
SEAN ASHTON
MAYOR PRO TEM
RICK RODRIGUEZ
COUNCIL MEMBERS
BLANCA PACHECO
ALEX SAAB
FERNANDO VASQUEZ
CALL TO ORDER THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Pacheco, Saab, Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez, Mayor Ashton
RECESS TO A CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL UNDER THE FOLLOWING
AUTHORITIES:
1. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Pending Litigation: Williams v. City of Downey, et.al.,
Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. BC617195.
2. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Pending Litigation: Department of Finance v.
Commission on State Mandates, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS 130730.
ADJOURNMENT
CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Pacheco, Saab, Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez, Mayor Ashton
INVOCATION
FLAG SALUTE
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor’s Downey DNA Award.
2. Mayor’s Hero of the Meeting Award to Pablo Moreno.
3. Presentation to City Council by Courage Forward.
AUGUST 14, 2018
CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting – 5:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting – 6:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SECTION 108 LOAN AMENDMENT: Community
Development.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 18-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AN AMENDMENT TO AN
EXISTING $3.0 MILLION 108 LOAN AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 108 OF THE
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 AS AMENDED.
2. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN OPERATING COVENANT
AGREEMENT WITH GIANT INLAND EMPIRE R.V. CENTER INC. (DBA GIANT RV) FOR A
SALES TAX REBATE AND JOBS CREATION COVENANT, REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT
OF A NEW GIANT RV DEALERSHIP AT 11111 FLORENCE AVE: Community Development.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 18-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING AN OPERATING COVENANT AGREEMENT WITH GIANT
INLAND EMPIRE R.V. CENTER, INC.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
This portion provides an opportunity for the public to address the Council on items within the jurisdiction of the Council and not
listed on the agenda. It is requested, but not required, that you state your name, address and subject matter upon which you
wish to speak. Please limit your comments to no more than 5 minutes. Pursuant to the Brown Act, no discussion or action,
other than a brief response, referral to the City Manager/staff or schedule for a subsequent agenda, shall be taken by the
Council on any issue brought forth under this section.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one motion unless a Council Member request an item be
removed. Removed items will be considered following approval of the Consent Calendar.
3. APPROVE MINUTES: Special Meetings of February 14, 2017 and October 2, 2017; and, Regular
Meetings of February 14, 2017; March 14, 2017; and, April 11, 2017: City Clerk.
4. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 325718 – 326348 (Check #326108 was voided and replaced
with Wire #1718); Payroll Wire numbers are 30003774, 3000779 – 30003784 and 30003786 –
30003789 and, Manual Wire number is Manual Wire numbers are 1713 – 1735; in the total amount
of is $22,621,231.20: Finance.
5. APPROPRIATE $3,000,000 FROM MEASURE S FUNDS TO MAKE NEEDED FIRE
COMMUNICATIONS IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING THE PURCHASE OF DISPATCH
CONSOLES, ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE, RADIOS AND MOBILE DATA COMPUTERS:
Fire.
6. AUTHORIZE EQUIPMENT PURCHASES FOR THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS USING
MEASURE “S” FUNDS: Police.
7. AWARD A CONTRACT TO F.M. THOMAS AIR CONDITIONING, INC. FOR THE REPLACEMENT
OF CHILLER CONDENSER COILS AT THE COLUMBIA MEMORIAL SPACE CENTER;
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT; AND, APPROPRIATE $37,500
FROM GENERAL FUND BALANCE TO COVER THE COST OF THE WORK (CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 19-16): Public Works.
8. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH NIEMELA PAPPAS & ASSOCIATES FOR STATE
LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES: Administration.
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9. APPROVE AN UPDATED AGREEMENT THAT IMPLEMENTS A FEE INCREASE FOR SALES,
USE AND TRANSACTIONS TAX AUDIT AND INFORMATION SERVICES WITH HINDERLITER,
de LLAMAS AND ASSOCIATES (HDL): Finance.
10. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MUNISERVICES, LLC. FOR
UTILITY USERS TAX (UUT) COMPLIANCE AUDIT AND REVENUE PROTECTION RECOVERY
AND CONSULTING SERVICES: Finance.
11. APPROVE MOU BETWEEN CITY OF DOWNEY AND DOWNEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
(DUSD) EXPANDING THE DOWNEY ONE CARD FOR LIBRARY ACCESS TO STUDENTS
FROM BOTH DUSD HIGH SCHOOLS: Library.
12. AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO EXECUTE AN
AUTHORIZATION TO GIVE SJM INDUSTRIAL RADIO THE AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT AND
OBTAIN THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION (FCC) LICENSE: Park and
Recreation.
13. HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CYCLE 9 – APPROVE THE SUBMITTAL OF
FUNDING APPLICATIONS: Public Works.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 18-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF FUNDING APPLICATIONS FOR THE
FIRESTONE BLVD. CORRIDOR SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS, TWEEDY LN. AT LUBEC ST.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION, FOSTER RD. AT ARDIS AVE./CHARLEMAGNE AVE.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES AT THE
LAKEWOOD BLVD. AT THE 3RD ST. AND ALAMEDA ST. INTERSECTIONS AND THE
FLORENCE AVE. AT DOWNEY AVE. AND BROOKSHIRE AVE. INTERSECTIONS UNDER
THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, CYCLE 9.
14. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 18-______, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY TO ADOPT A ZONE CHANGE (PLN-17-00145) TO REZONE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 10303 DOWNEY AVENUE AND 10221 DOWNEY AVENUE TO R-2 (TWO-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL): Community Development.
15. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SUBMIT A GRANT REQUEST FOR THE 2018 EDWARD BYRNE
MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM LOCAL SOLICITATION: Police.
16. RECEIVE AND FILE THE 2017 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT: Community
Development.
17. AUTHORIZE A STREET CLOSURE FOR THE CITY OF DOWNEY’S INTERNATIONAL FOOD
AND MUSIC FESTIVAL EVENT SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH: Parks &
Recreation.
18. APPROVE REDUCED ADMISSION TO COLUMBIA MEMORIAL SPACE CENTER FOR KCET
MEMBERS DURING SEPTEMBER 2018: CMSC.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None.
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
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ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Police Officer Diego Moreno, of the Kent, Washington Police
Department killed in the line of duty; Firefighter Nathan Flynn, of the Howard County, Washington Fire
Department killed in the line of duty; Firefighter Captain Brian Hughes who died fighting the Ferguson
Fire; Downey; Joseph Sanfelippo, Downey resident and CERT member; and, victims of the Carr
Wildfire.
Supporting documents are available at: www.downeyca.org; City Hall-City Clerk’s Department, 11111 Brookshire
Avenue, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; and, the Downey City Library, 11121 Brookshire Avenue. Video
streaming of the meeting is available on the City’s website. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, contact the City Clerk’s Department at (562) 904-
7280 or the California Relay Service at 711. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City
to make arrangements to assure accessibility.
The City of Downey does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its
programs, services or activities. The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or
employment practices. Questions, concerns, complaints or requests for additional information regarding the
Americans with Disabilities Act may be forwarded to the City’s ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, 11111 Brookshire
Avenue, Downey, CA 90241, ADACoordinator@downeyca.org; Phone: (562) 299-6619; FAX: (562) 923-6388;
California Relay 7-1-1.
I, Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk, City of Downey, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws
of the State of California that the foregoing notice was posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54950 Et.
Seq., at the following locations: Downey City Hall, Downey City Library, and Barbara J. Riley Senior Center.
Dated this 9th day of August, 2018. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk