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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 04-23-19 Regular MeetingMINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING APRIL 23, 2019 The City Council of the City of Downey held a Regular City Council Meeting on April 23, 2019, at 6:37 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California, Mayor Rodriguez presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: Rick Rodriguez Blanca Pacheco Sean Ashton Claudia Frometa Alex Saab Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Council Member Council Member ALSO PRESENT: Gilbert Livas, City Manager Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney John Oskoui, Assistant City Manager Vaniah De Rojas, Assistant to the City Manager Dean Milligan, Chief of Police Mark Gillaspie, Fire Chief Delfino Consunji, Public Works Director Pam Passow, Parks and Recreation Director Aldo Schindler, Community Development Director Anil Gandhy, Finance Director Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Alex Vargas. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Aaron, Madeline and Isaac Saldana. COUNCILiUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMI CONFERENCE/MEETING Council Member Saab welcomed the audience to the meeting. He recognized Michael Calvert, Commissioner Nolveris Frometa, Scott Collins, and former Mayor Kirk Cartozian in the audience. He reported attending the Library Volunteer Recognition Breakfast and thanked Director Dickow and those involved in organizing the event. He reported attending the Mulch and Shredding event and said it was well attended. He attended the Earth Day Tree Planting event, and the Downey Police and Fire Foundation Luncheon. He recognized Lenora and Tony Perri of the Downey Lions Club for their service to the community. He announced upcoming events: Carpenters' Tribute and Crimson Chicken ribbon cutting event. He requested staff research and recommend Independent Cities Risk Management courses for the Council to attend. He also requested staff research scheduling additional Mulch and Shredding events throughout the year. Council Member Frometa welcomed the audience to the meeting. She recognized the AYSO Soccer Team, Commissioner Nolveris Frometa, Michael Calvert, former Mayor Kirk Cartozian, Virginia Rivas, and Linda Saldana in the audience. She reported attending the Library Volunteer Recognition Breakfast, Earth Day Tree Planting event, Downey First Baptist Easter Car Hopping event, and the Downey Police and Fire Foundation Luncheon. She wished Chief Gillaspie a Happy Birthday. She thanked Fire Chief Gillaspie and Police Chief Milligan for their work in the community. She announced upcoming events: Carpenters' Tribute, Downey Symphony Gala, and Downey One Day of Service. She City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — April 23, 2019 invited the audience to attend the One Day of Service and announced there are approximately 400 community members committed to participating. Council Member Ashton welcomed the audience to the meeting. He thanked the Library volunteers for their service and announced their volunteer hours have saved the City over $200,000. He reported attending the Library Volunteer Recognition Breakfast, Mulch and Shredding event, and Keep Downey Beautiful Clean Up. He announced upcoming events: One Day of Service; Drug Take Back; and, Coffee with your Council Member on Saturday May 11 at Vazza Cafe. He requested staff contact Union Pacific Railroad to report excessive trash along the railroad tracks area; and, asked staff return with an item to Council to increase fines for lighting of illegal fireworks. Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco welcomed the audience to the meeting. She recognized Marianna Pacheco in the audience. She reported attending the Brunch with the Bunny; Women's Club of Los Cerritos Convention where she provided the opening remarks; Downey Council PTA Honorary Awards; Governor Gavin Newsome's 1001h Day in Office Press Conference at Rancho Los Amigos, Downey Association of Realtors Luncheon, Library Volunteer Recognition Breakfast, Earth Day Tree Planting event, and the Downey Police and Fire Foundation Luncheon. She reported attending the Rotary Club of Downey's event and congratulated Council Member Saab for being recognized at the event for his involvement with TLC. She participated in the Downey Unified School District's MADE Mock Interview Day program. She thanked the Police Officers in the audience for their service. She wished Fire Chief Gillaspie a Happy Birthday. She announced upcoming events: Kiwanis Casino Night, Downey One Day of Service, Ricky Galvez Scholarship Gala at the Rio Hondo Event Center, Downey Street Fair, Black Bear Diner's ribbon cutting, Soroptimist International Casino Night at the Rio Hondo Event Center, and the Gangs Out of Downey's Cops and Kids event on May 11 at Golden Park. Mayor Rodriguez thanked the audience for allowing him to sit in his seat on the Council. He reported attending all the events mentioned by his colleagues. He reported attending the Educators' Tour for the United States Army at Fort Sam Houston to review the medical core where they discussed how the medical core benefits our youth in their pursuit to becoming medical professionals and achieve a college degree in the medical field. He attended the Kiwins Banquet and was presented a collage of students dating back to 2015. 1. Mayor Rodriguez presented the Mayor's Servant Heart Award to Linda Salomon Saldana. 2. Mayor Rodriguez with assistance from Council Member Saab presented Certificates of Recognition to Downey AYSO GU14 Downey All Stars. 3. Mayor Rodriguez presented a Proclamation to former Mayor Kirk Cartozian and Mark Echmalian in honor of Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide. 4. Mayor Rodriguez with assistance from Chief Milligan presented Certificates of Recognition to Downey Police Department Officers and Rano Seang, civilian for their heroic efforts on October 2, 2018. 5. Mayor Rodriguez with assistance from Council Member Ashton presented a Proclamation in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. 6. Mayor Rodriguez presented a Proclamation in honor of Volunteer Month, 7. Presentation to the City Council by Executive Director Yolanda Castro of Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — April 23, 2019 2 Mayor Rodriguez recessed the City Council meeting at 7:53 p.m. Mayor Rodriguez reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:02 p.m. ► Eel ► _ r • Armando Herman, resident, commented regarding political leaders, the treatment of the homeless, and freedom of speech. Michelle and Mark Brat commented regarding promoting the Carpenters' Tribute to fans coming to the City of Downey. Mrs. Brat thanked the Council for their support. Mr. Brat commented that Michelle Brat is now a U.S. Citizen and entertaining all over the world. Monisha Brown, resident, commented regarding the County Sanitation Districts and their management union reaching a labor agreement. Having no one else come forward, Mayor Rodriguez closed public comment. PUBLIC HEARING: None. Mayor Rodriguez abstained from Item Nos. 4 and 7 due to the close proximity to his property; and, Item Nos. 8, 11, and 16 due to close proximity to his place of business. Mayor Rodriguez asked if there was anyone present who would like to comment on Consent Calendar items. Armando Herman, resident, commented regarding Item Nos. 3, 8, 16; claims against the City; and, Americans with Disabilities. Having no one else come forward, Mayor Rodriguez closed public comment. It was moved by Council Member Saab, seconded by Council Member Frometa and carried unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar with Mayor Rodriguez abstaining from Item Nos. 4, 7, 8, 11, and 16. 1. APPROVED MINUTES: Regular Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2019: City Clerk. 2. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 332667 - 333029; Payroll Wire Nos. 30003862 - 30003862 and 30003868 - 30003870; Manual Wire Nos. 1827 - 1835; and, Cashier's Check Nos. 132 - 133, in the total amount of $2,835,043.62: Finance. 3. AWARDED A CONSTRUCTION• • OF r TO HARDY HARPER, INC. FORRESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION; AUTHORIZED THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE ORDERS OR r I •NAL SCOPE OF • DEEMED IMPROVEMENTNECESSARY OR DESIRABLE UP TO THE APPROVED PROJECT BUDGET (CAPITAL PROJECT• - r ;r •LOU• Lin fell• • • • r • • r City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — April 23, 2019 3 25. APPROVED THE FEE WAIVER FOR USE OF THE SHOWMOBILE AT THE KIDS AND COPS DAY ORGANIZED BY GANGS OUT OF DOWNEY ON MAY 11, 2019 AT GOLDEN PARK: Mayor Pro Tern Pacheco. k• a 11CUR, 914M 4-Tjayor Rodriguez adjourned the regular City Council meeting at 8:21 p.m. in memory of StevA icon, California Highway Patrol Officer, killed in the line of duty; and, Martie Holcombe, mother 1owney Fire Captain David Holcombe. 4AkA4 2A-L�l C21 �AD U A iWT ,�CM C City Clerk City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — April 23, 2019 6 RICK '90P i1G U =EZ May -