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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 08-09-22 Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 2022 The City Council of the City of Downey held a Regular City Council Meeting on August 9, 2022, at 6:34 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California, with Mayor Pacheco presiding. l;JN=611l:U11 Blanca Pacheco Catherine Alvarez Claudia M. Frometa Donald E. La Plante Mario Trujillo Mayor Mayor Pro Tern ALSO PRESENT: Mark Scott, Interim City Manager Vaniah de Rojas, Interim Assistant City Manager Lauren Langer, Interim City Attorney Scott Loughner, Police Captain Dan Hurlock, Fire Chief Delfino Consunji, Public Works Director Jason Chacon, Director of Parks & Recreation Anil Gandhy, Director of Finance Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk The Invocation was delivered by Council Member Frometa. The Pledge of Allegiance was led Michael Calvert, Executive Director, Downey Chamber of Commerce. I CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS; CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS Council Member Trujillo welcomed the audience to the City Council meeting. He offered his Unveiling for Lance Corporal Joshua R. Whittle, National Night Out, and the Homelessness Subcommittee meeting. He requested a report on how the City can assist the Downey Rose Float Association with funding. He requested a report regarding a tobacco retail licensing ordinance and an ordinance modifying the calculation of usable space in determining parking requirements. He invited the Tovar and Mexican professional boxer Abner Mares in attendance. Mayor Pacheco commented regarding an ordinance regarding flavored tobacco that she ant former Council Member Sean Ashton had worked on. Council Member Frometa commented regarding the Veterans Memorial Name Unveiling for Lance Corporal Joshua R. Whittle. She reported attending National Night Out. She offered condolences to the family of Officer Gardiel Solorio of the Monterey Park Police Department and thanked Captain Loughner for providing updates and holding press conferences. She announced that she would be attending the Independent Cities Association (ICA) Summer Seminar and would not be able to attend the City Council Minutes Regular Meeting - August 9, 2022 Al a] N W61"61 616-11 - "NIANOW M, , og. if Fire Statios 4. Mayor Pacheco commented regarding the Caltrans Ambassador Program and stated that s forwarded the contact information to the Interim City Manager. I 14011WIN Mill - Meeting with �nterirn City Manager Scott. He commended the Police Department and thanked Capta Loughner for his work. I p 1111111 111 ;111;111111111111!!1111 11 11 ilililll!!Il !111IE3= MOR• '' •:: "'T"T"'ITIMIng Tor Cance Uorporai josnua ?K.7r1.ffiTfFe_, Rationai Night Out, and Jerry Wetzstein's funeral service. She requested a dedication plaque at the Furman Park playground in honor of the late Jerry Wetzstein. 2. Presentation to the City Council by the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Developme Board. I Mayor Pacheco asked City Clerk Duarte if any written public comments were received regardil Agenda, Consent Calendar and Non -Agenda items. City Clerk Duarte confirmed one written comme was received. It was moved by Council Member Frometa, seconded by Council Member Trujillo, and carried 0 to receive and file written public comment. i Mayor Pacheco asked if there was anyone present who would like to comment regarding Agenda, Consent Calendar and Non -Agenda items. City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — August 9, 2022 2 Armando Herman, non-resident, commented regarding Item No. 11, consumer fraud, Brown Acl violations, free speech, Mayor Pacheco, criminal justice, and Ola Restobar. Don Miller, resident, commented regarding drones flown in Downey and maintenance of the Rio San Gabriel Flood Control channel. BC, resident, commented regarding homosexuality, Mayor Pacheco, the effort to recall Los Angeles County District Attorney Gascon, the effort to recall Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez, pandernic mandates, and First Amendment rights. David Orozco, resident, commented in opposition to the reopening of Tacos Don Goyo, citing parking, litter, the conduct of patrons, and the lack of enforcement. Olena Les, resident, commented in opposition to the reopening of Tacos Don Goyo, citing parking, litter, the conduct of patrons. and lack of enforcement and suggested the business re -open at a more 2ppropriate location. Lee Squire, resident, commented regarding the loss of Monterey Park Police Officer Gardiel Solorio, the Superior Court ruling against the Central Water Basin, free speech, the fiduciary duty of elected officials, and the complaint filed by the Central Basin Municipal Water District. Christopher Rowland, resident, commented in opposition to the reopening of Tacos Don Goy".1 citing privacy and the lack of enforcement. Michael Gonzalez, resident, commented in opposition to the reopening of Tacos Don Goyo, citi the conduct of patrons, parking, and the lack of enforcement. Resident, no name provided, commented regarding the conduct of Council Member Trujillo, publ comment, and affordability in Downey. Speaker, no name provided, commented regarding the separation of church and stat affordability, and in support of a renters board with advice from the Downey Tenants Union. Joe Martinez, resident, commented regarding speeding, traffic safety, and walkability Paramount Bly-c-Lbet Lily Gomez, resident, commented in opposition to the reopening of Tacos Don Goyo, citing parking, the conduct of patrons, theft, littering, and safety concerns. She commented regarding street racing and requested the installation of speed bumps. Jose Ruiz Gomez, resident, commented in opposition to the reopening of Tacos Don Goyo, citi parking, the conduct of patrons, and safety concerns. He commented regarding street racing a requested the installation of speed bumps. I Resident, no name provided, commented regarding the deaths of Monterey Park Police Officer Gardiel Solorio and Downey Police Officer Ricky Galvez. She requested. She commented regarding speeding in her neighborhood and requested installation of a speed bump on Dunrobin Ave., between Imperial Hwy. and Washburn Rd. Rodolfo Cortes Barragan, non-resident, commented regarding crime, corruption, elected official the November 8, 2022 municipal election, and Brown Act violations. I City Council Minutes &*KNA� 0 �11 �,' Mayor Pacheco recessed the City Council meeting at 8:32 p.m. Mayor Pacheco reconvened t City Council meeting at 8:35 p.m. with all Council Members present. I Barbaro Rodriguez, resident, commented regarding Interim City Manager Scott, Interim Ci Attorney Langer, campaign contributions, rent control, trash in Downey, Council Member Trujillo, a hazard pay. I Juan Martinez, resident, commented regarding a Supreme Court ruling on sectarian prayer, First Amendment rights, tax increases on residents, rent control, a lack of programs to address inflation, Assistant City Manager Oskoui, a previous public comment, Council Member Trujillo, and the law firm of Best Best & Krieger. John Lacey, resident, commented regarding the passing of American sports commentator Vir. Scully, Alfred Tovar, resident, commented regarding speeding, crime, and drug use in his neighborhools. at night and requested additional Police patrols. He expressed his pleasure at residing in Downey ant thanked the City Council for their work. Mayor Pacheco recessed the City Council meeting at 8:55 p.m. Mayor Pacheco reconvened t City Council meeting at 8:58 p.m. with all Council Members present. I I!Ig gill Council Member Frometa abstained from Item No. 1, Regular Meeting Minutes of August 10, 2021; and, July 26, 2022 as she was not present. Council Member La Plante abstained from Item No. 1, Regular Meeting Minutes of August 10, 9021; and, July 26, 2022 as he was not on Council and he was not present. 11 111 11!�111 l!1!1I 11111111 !1111 11� I,, III I III iiiiiiiiiii I �11 M= It was moved by Council Member Frometa, seconded by Council Member Trujillo and carried k, to approve the Consent Calendar. -1 6 0 3= 0 - -of* a 0 18YO1111111 = I M City Council Minutes Regular Meeting — August 9, 2022 4 ri- i r - • • • :i•' i • i i • ri - -• i -i,i r it i 0 J1 Iris I ' i i wgaai ' i • r i` i r -:• 'ir r 1 •-r 1 • • i •t ri 1 r MiAl• 1 i • +' i • so • r i • 0 t • WA ' i r i - • ' r • ` • • i r • r ORDINANCE i' : TO FIX A NUMBERING ERRORAND RENUMBER DOWNE MUNICIPAL i i•i r RETAINING EXISTING ARTICLE IV, CHAPTER 13 I rRESIDENTIAL Attorney. 13. AUTHORIZED A STREET CLOSURE FOR THE PRIDE SUNSET FESTIVAL HOSTED BY L. r+ SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 12, 2022ON DOWNEY AVENUE BETWEEN 2 ND AND STREETS r 3 RD STREET BETWEEN NEW STREET AND U.S. BANK PARKING LOT: Recreatio.-t. ManagerInterim City .tt commented regarding the need to set priorities f• Manager to complete during his tenure. He advised that the topic would return to the Council f :tiscussion as an item on the agenda or as a Special meeting or Study Session. Mayor Pacheco adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 9:08 p.m. on August 9, 2022 in memory of Jerome "Jerry" Wetzstein; singer and actress Olivia Newton -John; American sports commentator Vin Scully, Sergeant Matt Lewis, 25-year veteran of the Riverside Police Department, killed in an off -duty accident; Monterey Park Police Officer Gardiel Solorio, fatally shot while off -duty; and, the lives • ': due to COVI r • MayorCity Clerk City Council Minutes Regular• August •' 2022