HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 06-10-08 - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 10, 2008
The City Council/Community Development Commission of the City of Downey held an
Adjourned Regular Meeting at 6:31 p.m., June 10, 2008, in the Council Chamberof the Downey City
Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California, Acting Mayor/Chairperson Mario A. Guerra
presiding
PRESENT:Council Members/Commissioners:
David R. Gafin Mayor/Chairperson
(absent excused)
Acting Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-ChairpersonMario A. Guerra
Anne M. Bayer
Kirk O. Cartozian
Rick Trejo (arrived 6:40 p.m.)
ALSO PRESENT:Gerald M. Caton, City Manager/Executive Director
Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager/Executive Director
Edward W. Lee, City Attorney/Agency Counsel
Kathleen L. Midstokke, City Clerk/Secretary
Gilbert Livas, Deputy City Manager/Community Development
John Perfitt, Economic Development Director
Other City Staff
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ADJOURNED MEETING AGENDA ITEMS: None.
APPROVED CLOSED SESSION MINUTES: May 27, 2008.
It was moved by Council Member/Commissioner Cartozian, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Bayer and unanimously carried (3/0) to approve.
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION:
Acting Mayor/Chairperson Guerra announced the Council/Commission is recessing to
Closed Session (6:32 p.m.) to discuss matters under the authority of the following sections of the
Government Code:
1. Government Code Section 54957.6 – Conference with labor negotiator Lee Powell re:
direction for labor negotiations with Downey Police Officers Association.
2. Government Code Section 54957.6 – Conference with labor negotiator Lee Powell re:
direction for labor negotiations with Downey City Employees’ Association – Miscellaneous
Unit
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RECONVENED:
The meeting reconvened in Open Session at 7:35 p.m. ath all Council
Members/Commissioners present noting the absence of Mayor/Chairperson Gafin. There were no
Closed Session actions to report.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 10, 2008
The City Council of the City of Downey held a Regular Meeting at 7:38 p.m., June 10, 2008,
in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California,
Acting Mayor Mario A. Guerra presiding.
PRESENT:Council Members:
David R. Gafin Mayor
(absent excused)
Acting MayorMario A. Guerra
Anne M. Bayer
Rick Trejo
Kirk O. Cartozian
ALSO PRESENT:Gerald M. Caton, City Manager
Edward W. Lee, City Attorney
Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager
Kathleen L. Midstokke, City Clerk
Roy Campos, Police Chief
Linda Haines, Building and Housing Director
Gilbert Livas, Deputy City Manager/Community Development
John Michicoff, Finance Director
John Perfitt, Economic Development Director
Thad Phillips, Community Services Director
Brian Ragland, Public Works Director
Mark Sauter, Fire Chief
Susan Domen, Secretary to the City Clerk
Other Staff
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS; AND
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS:
Council Member Bayer noted she attended the Keep Downey Beautiful Home Beautification
Awards ceremony last week; and announced that Citizens for Downey will be meeting Wednesday
morning at 7:30 a.m.
Council Member Trejo requested that problems with street tree roots getting into property
pipes be looked into.
Council Member Cartozian reported that he attended the California Contract Cities
Conference, Taking a Greener Path, in Indian Wells; noted the Orangeline Authority meetings have
moved to the City of Glendale Fire Station #21; and announced that there is a Chamber Mixer this
Thursday and that both High Schools will be having graduations next week.
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Acting Mayor Guerra recognized former Council Member Perkins and also his wife and
youngest son in the audience; reported that he attended the California Contract Cities Conference
last week; asked staff to set up a Green Task Force; noted he attended the Relay for Life Saturday;
stated the Columbia Learning Center’s website is something everyone should look at; requested
staff look into forming a Website Subcommittee; and reported he attended several Neighborhood
Watch meetings.
PRESENTATIONS:
Acting Mayor Guerra recognized Downey High School Students participating in
Congresswoman Roybal-Allard’s 34tF' District Student Art Competition and presented a Certificate of
Appreciation to First Place Winner Alex Hernandez.
Acting Mayor Guerra presented a Certificate of Appreciation to West Downey Little League
for its 50th Anniversary.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1.LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 121, FISCAL YEAR
2008-09: Public Works.
A. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 08-7058, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DOWNEY CONFIRMING LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT
A.D. 121, FISCAL YEAR 2008-09.
Acting Mayor Guerra opened the Public Hearing at 8:05 p.m. City Clerk Midstokke
affirmed receipt of the Proof of Publication. It was moved by Council Member Cartozian, seconded
by Council Member Trejo and so ordered to receive and file.
Public Works Director Ragland presented a staff report explaining that these funds are used
to finance the street lighting system and landscaping in the public right of ways. He stated there are
seven zones in this area, six for lighting and one for landscaping. He noted that Zone 6 would be
increasing to the maximum allowed and that Zone L, which is at the maximum, will not collect
enough revenue to cover costs.
Acting Mayor Guerra asked for clarification on the difference between last fiscal year and the
upcoming fiscal year on the General Property Tax funds for maintenance expenses and was told
that it is a minimal increase.
There being no public speakers, it was moved by Council Member Cartozian, seconded by
Council Member Trejo and so ordered by the Mayor to close the Public Hearing the time being
8:17 p.m
There being no further discussion, it was moved by Council Member Trejo, second by
Council Member Bayer and unanimously carried (4/0) to adopt the Resolution.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
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CONSENT ITEMS REMOVED:
5.APPROVE RENEWAL OF TOWING AGREEMENTS WITH UNITED TOWING SERVICE
AND DOUG’S TUG FOR A ONE-YEAR PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2009: Police. This
item was removed at the request of Council Member Cartozian and is listed under Other
Business below.
9 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 08- . A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DOWNEY ACCEPTING A FEE AND WAIVING THIRTEEN (13)
AUTOMOBILE PARKING SPACES FOR DOWNEY DENTAL GROUP. LOCATED AT 8102
THIRD STREET IN THE DOWNTOWN PARKING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT: Community
Development. This item was removed at the request of Council Member Cartozian and is
listed under Other Business below.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Council Member Trejo, seconded by Council Member Bayer, and
unanimously carried (4/0) to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar items as
recommended :
2.APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Adjourned Meeting with Planning Commission, May
22, 2008; and Regular and Adjourned Meetings May 27, 2008: City Clerk.
3.APPROVED WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 232019 - 232321 ; Wire Nos. 366
30001682 – 30001690; in the total amount of $3,197,425.09: Finance.
4.
6.
APPROVED ADDENDUM TO CALCARD MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT:Finance.
APPROVED RENEWAL OF WEAPONS FIRING RANGE CONTRACT WITH THE RIO
HONDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT: Police.
7.CASH CONTRACT NO. 662 - CIVIC CENTER NORTH PARKING LOT UPGRADE:
APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND GRANTED AUTHORITY TO
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS: Public Works.
8.CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 585 – IMPERIAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
IMPROVEMENTS PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD TO BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD:
ACCEPTED THE IMPROVEMENTS AND THE MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY AND
APPROVED THE FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $2,427,816.52:
Public Works
10.GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 4. 2008. FOR CITY COUNCIL
DISTRICTS ONE, THREE AND FIVE: City Clerk.
A. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 08-7060, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DOWNEY CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY.
NOVEMBER 4. 2008. FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVISION OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY.
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B. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 08-7061, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DOWNEY REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE THE CITY OF DOWNEY GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008, WITH THE
STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE, PURSUANT TO
SECTION 10403 OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE;
C. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 08-7062, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE
OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS
AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4,
2008
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None.
OTHER BUSINESS:
CONSENT ITEMS REMOVED:
5.APPROVED RENEWAL OF TOWING AGREEMENTS WITH UNITED TOWING SERVICE
AND DOUG’S TUG FOR A ONE-YEAR PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2009: Police.
Council Member Cartozian asked for a staff report on this item.
Police Chief Campos explained that this is an extension of a current contract with the two
companies that provide superior services and have for many years.
Council Member Cartozian questioned why this is a one year contract instead of two or three
and was told that the Police Department had received correspondence from a potential vendor that
is interested in providing these services but does not meet the requirements at this time. The
shortened period is to allow for potential vendors to meet requirements and not have to wait a long
period of time. Council Member Cartozian then asked if we receive licensing fees and if this could
be made a more competitive process by doing the Request for Proposal (RFP) process in the future.
Ray Levert, resident of Downey and owner of Titan Towing, stated he agreed that there
should be an RFP process so that contractors can be clear of the requirements when they apply and
he gave booklets on his company to the City Clerk for distribution to the Council, noting he feels his
company met the requirements.
It was moved by Council Member Cartozian, seconded by Council Member Trejo and
unanimously carried to approve the agreements and require an RFP process for the next
contract.
9.ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 08-7059, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY ACCEPTING A FEE AND WAIVING THIRTEEN (13) AUTOMOBILE
PARKING SPACES FOR DOWNEY DENTAL GROUP, LOCATED AT 8102 THIRD
STREET IN THE DOWNTOWN PARKING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT: Community
Development,
Council Member Cartozian asked staff to explain the future plans for the Downtown area.
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Economic Development Director Perfitt presented a staff report explaining six points: 1 ) they
want to facilitate a more intense development in the Downtown area; 2) develop a Park 1 strategy
that increases the pedestrian environment; 3) encourage offsite parking entitlement process as it
facilitates the reuse of older properties; 4) promote the utilization of parking resources such as
vacant pieces of property; 5) encourage smart growth and quality building in the Downtown; and 6)
the strict interpretation of parking requirements is counterproductive to facilitating this process. He
concluded that there are a number of projects they are working on that once pieced together will
enable the vision for the Downtown to be a Park 1 and pedestrian area.
Acting Mayor Guerra noted that the inconsistency in the Planning Commission’s rulings by
allowing one project the waiver and another not is troublesome and would like the vision shared with
them as well as spread to other areas besides Downtown.
Council Member Cartozian thanked staff and noted he also gets frustrated at the lack of
consistency and suggested that an overall philosophy be shared with the Planning Commissioners.
It was moved by Council Member Cartozian, seconded Council Member Trejo and
unanimously carried (4/0) to adopt the Resolution.
STAFF COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. June 24, 2008 in memory of Ellen
Kathleen Pomrehn, mother of Scott K. Pomrehn, Assistant to the City Manager.
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