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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 07-08-08 - Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JULY 8, 2008 The City Council/Community Development Commission of the City of Downey held an Adjourned Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m., July 8, 2008, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California, Mayor/Chairperson David R. Gafin presiding. PRESENT: Council Members/Commissioners: David R. Gafin Mario A. Guerra Anne M. Bayer Kirk O. Cartozian Rick Trejo Mayor/Chairperson Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chairperson (arrived 6:33 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 Scott K. Pornrehn, Assistant Deputy City Manager Desi Alvarez, Deputy City Manager/Special Projects Gilbert Livas, Deputy City Manager/Community Development Ross Trindle, Assistant City Attorney Other City Staff PUBLIC COMMENT ON ADJOURNED MEETING AGENDA ITEMS: No one came forward to speak APPROVED CLOSED SESSION MINUTES: June 24, 2008. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chairman Guerra, seconded by Council Member/Commissioner Bayer and carried (4/0) to approve. RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION: Mayor/Chairperson Gafin announced the Council/CommIssion is ncessing to Closed Session (6:31 p.m.) to discuss matters under the authority of the following sections of the Government Code: 1. Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with real property negotiator Gilbert Livas re: property at 7447 Firestone Boulevard.; negotiating party: Jim Louder; under negotiations: price and terms of payment. 2. Government Code Section 54956.9(b) – Conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation. Significant exposure to litigation – three potential cases. 3. Government Code Section 54957.6 – Conference with labor negotiator Lee Powell re: direction for labor negotiations with Downey Police Officers Association. City Council/Community Dev. Comm. Minutes (adj.) 07/08/08 -1 - RECONVENED: The meeting reconvened in Open Session at 7:32 p.m. ath all Council Members/Commissioners present. There were no Closed Session actions to report. The meeting recessed to Closed Session at 7:59 p.m. and reconvened to Open Session at 8:58 p.m. will all Council Members/Commissioners present. There were no Closed Session actions to report ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m edM)P. gHz„zzyakhDEnmcmbifa–R m:dAEJNlhyor/Chairperson City Council/Community Dev. Comm. Minutes (adj.) 07/08/08 -2- MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REGULAR MEETING JULY 8, 2008 The City Council of the City of Downey held a Regular Meeting at 7:34 p.m., July 8, 2008, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California, Mayor David R. Gafin presiding. PRESENT:Council Members: David R. Gafin Mario A. Guerra Anne M. Bayer Rick Trejo Kirk O. Cartozian Mayor Mayor Pro Tem ALSO PRESENT:Gerald M. Caton, City Manager Edward W. Lee, City Attorney Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager Kathleen L. Midstokke, City Clerk Scott K. Pomrehn, Assistant Deputy City Manager Desi Alvarez, Deputy City Manager/Special Projects Roy Campos, Police Chief Gilbert Livas, Deputy City Manager/Community Development John Michicoff, Finance 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 Trejo requested an update on the Hospital Commission’s last meeting; and stated that the illegal fireworks seemed to be more under control this year which made the Fourth of July more pleasant. Council Member Bayer recognized Commissioner Lee Ann Sears in the audience; and announced that Citizens for Downey will be Wednesday morning at 7:30 a.m. and Concerts in the Park at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evening. Council Member Cartozian recognized intended candidates for District 5, Gary DeRemer and Luis Marquez in the audience; he announced he will be attending the Independent Cities Association (ICA) conference this week; he announced that the Orangeline Maglev meeting will be tomorrow night in Glendale; and he attended the Johnie’s Broiler site clean-up on Monday. City Council Minutes 07/08/08 -1- Mayor Pro Tem Guerra complimented Community Services staff and the Camp Wilderness program; he requested staff to address concerns regarding health inspections, parking, cooked foods and impact to Downtown area businesses for the Farmer’s Market; stated he attended neighborhood watch meetings last week and complimented Juddy Ceniceros and the Police Department for the work they are doing; he complimented the Police and Fire departments for their service to the community on the Fourth of July; announced that Southern California Edison will be installing smart meters throughout the City that will regulate energy in peak times; and read a letter from a citizen praising the senior paint and fix-up program. Mayor Gafin announced he will be attending the ICA conference; recognized George Zoumberakis from the Chamber of Commerce in the audience; and congratulated Council Member Anne Bayer on her election as President for the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (COG). PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Gafin presented a Proclamation declaring July as Parks and Recreation Month PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: No one came forward to speak. CONSENT ITEMS REMOVED: None. CONSENT CALENDAR: It was moved by Council Member Trejo, seconded by Council Member Bayer, and unanimously carried to approve the Consent Calendar items as recommended: 1.APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular and Adjourned Meetings June 24, 2008: City Clerk. 2.APPROVED WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 232654 – 232974: Wire Nos. 373-375 30001700 – 30001708; in the total amount of $3,527,722.71 : Finance. 3.APPROPRIATED $42,821 1N STATE 911 FUNDS FOR UPGRADES TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS CENTER: Police. 4.APPROPRIATED $15,836 1N EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09: Police. 5.AUTHORIZED PAYMENT OF $559,683 TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON FOR UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 23 AND FURTHER AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE TRANSACTIONAL DOCUMENTS: Public Works. 6.APPROVED AGREEMENT WITH GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS RE: ADMINISTRATION AND COST SHARING OF COORDINATED MONITORING PLAN FOR THE LOS ANGELES RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES METALS TMDL: Administration. City Council Minutes 07/08/08 -2- 7.APPROVED EXTENSION OF STREET SWEEPING CONTRACT WITH NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR A FIVE YEAR PERIOD AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $338,571 : Public Works. 8.ACCEPTED AND APPROPRIATED $191,386 FROM 2006 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FOR PURCHASE OF SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS: Fire 9.ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 08-7068, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE SUBMil-rAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM (CYCLE TWO) FOR THE WOODRUFF AVENUE AT VIA AMORITA PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC SIGNAL: Public Works ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 10.RESOLUTION FOR RESOLVING A TIE VOTE AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 4, 2008: City Clerk. A. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 08-7069, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PROVIDING FOR THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL RUNOFF ELECTION FOR ELECTIVE OFFICES IN THE EVENT OF A TIE VOTE AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 4, 2008. City Clerk Midstokke presented a staff report stating that the adoption of this Resolution will allow for a Special Runoff Election if there were a tie in the General Election. If the Resolution is not adopted, then the tie would be settled by a draw of lots. It was moved by Council Member Cartozian, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Guerra and unanimously carried to adopt. OTHER BUSINESS: None. STAFF COMMENTS: Deputy City Manager Alvarez gave a report on the Farmers Market as requested by Mayor Pro Tem Guerra. He noted that it has been heartily accepted by the community. The hot food vendors are inspected by the Health Department which they do twice a year. They started with seven hot food vendors and are down to five where the fresh produce vendors are at 13 and there is a request for more. He stated the local businesses have first priority if they would like to put a booth in. Eclipse Coffee Shop has expressed that the market has increased their business on Saturday mornings. The operators are pleased with the operation. The meeting recessed to Closed Session at 7:59. The meeting reconvened at 8:58 p.m. with all Council Members present. City Council Minutes 07/08/08 -3- ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. July 22, 2008 in memory of Maria Gutierrez, Downey resident and mail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service and Donald Doyle, longtime Downey resident and father of Chief Deputy City Clerk Joyce Doyle. KA'fHLFENI MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk Mfii City Council Minutes 07/08/08