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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 54956.8 – Conference with City Real Property negotiators City Manager
Livas and Community Development Director Schindler re: Property at Assessor Parcel Number
6255-002-900. Negotiating Parties: 3637 Tweedy, LLC; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.
2. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) - Pending Litigation: Alarcon v. Denny’s Restaurant; City
of Downey, Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. BC 695632.
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: Joe Cervantes
FLAG SALUTE: Boy Scouts Troop 441
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor’s Downey DNA Award to Lars Clutterham.
2. Mayor’s Hero of the Meeting Award to Glen Swain, WWII Vet.
3. Certificates of Recognition to the Downey FC Soccer Club - Boys 2005.
4. Proclamation in recognition of Spiritual Care Week.
OCTOBER 23, 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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5. Certificate of Recognition to Soroptimist International of Downey in recognition of their work for
Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
6. Introduction of 2018-2019 Youth Commissioners.
PUBLIC HEARING: None.
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.
1. APPROVE MINUTES: Special Meeting of October 9, 2018; Regular Meeting of July 24, 2018: City
Clerk.
2. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 327933 – 328295; Payroll Wire Nos. 30003804, 30003808 –
30003810, 30003812; and, Manual Wire Nos. 1752 – 1755; in the total amount of $3,506.805.49:
Finance.
3. APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE SOLICITATION FOR BIDS
FOR THE FLORENCE AVENUE BRIDGE AT SAN GABRIEL RIVER MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR PROJECT (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 19-19): Public Works.
4. ACCEPT $300,000 IN SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2018-2019 FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA - OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY: Police.
5. APPROVE AN ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PROPERTY
SPECIALISTS, INC., FOR RELOCATION SERVICES; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
THE AGREEMENT; AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT: Community Development and Public Works.
6. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 18-_____, AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY REPEALING CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE III OF THE DOWNEY
MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER (“TRAFFIC REGULATIONS”) TO
ARTICLE III (“PUBLIC SAFETY”): Public Works.
7. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 18-______, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH NATIONWIDE
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES A DIVISION OF JOE’S SWEEPING, INC. FOR STREET
SWEEPING SERVICES: Administration.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
8. RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADA TRANSITION PLAN ANNUAL REVIEW AND
UPDATE: Public Works.
9. STATUS OF PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS-MEASURE S: Administration.
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STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Spc. James A. Slape, 23, from Morehead City, North Carolina, who
was supporting Operations Resolute Support and Freedom's Sentinel; Lieutenant Brad Clark of the
Hanover County Fire Department in Virginia killed in the line of duty; Assistant Fire Chief David Fischer
of Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department in South Dakota killed in the line of duty; Patricia Johnson
Beckerman, longtime Downey resident; and, Victims of Hurricane Michael.
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 disabilit y 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 18th day of October, 2018. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk