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MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 11, 2003
The City Council/Community Development Commission of the City of Downey held an
adjourned regular meeting at 6:33 p.m., February 11, 2003, in the Council Chamber of the Downey
City Hall, Mayor/Chairman Rick Trejo presiding.
PRESENT:Council Members/Commissioners:
Rick Trejo
Kirk O. Cartozian
Keith McCarthy
Anne M. Bayer
Meredith H. Perkins
Mayor/Chairman
Mayor Pro Tempore/Vice-Chairman
(arrived at 6:40 p.m.)
ALSO PRESENT:Gerald M. Caton, City Manager/Executive Director
Charles Vose, City Attorney
Kathleen Midstokke, City Clerk/Secretary
Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager
Darrell George, Director of Community & Economic Development/
Assistant Executive Director
Chris Birch, Personnel Director
Christine Vogel, Assistant to the City Manager
APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES – JANUARY 28, 2003
It was moved by Council Member/Commissioner Perkins, seconded by Council Member/-
Commissioner Bayer, and so ordered to approve the Closed Session Minutes of January 28, 2003.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor/Chairman Trej o announced the Council/Commission is recessing to Closed Session
(6:34 p.m.) to discuss matters under the authority of the following Sections of the Government Code:
Council Member/Commissioner McCarthy arrived at 6:40 p.m.
A. SECTION 54957.6 – Conference with labor negotiator Lee Powell re direction for labor
negotiations with the Downey Fire Management Association.
B. SECTION 54957 – Public Employee Recruitment: Secretary to the City Council.
The meeting reconvened in open session at 7:02 p.m. with all Council Members/-
Commissioners present. There were no Closed Session actions to report.
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City Attorney Vose requested the Council/Commission add an urgency matter to the meeting
Agenda, which consists of bringing forward Council Meeting Agenda Item 22, URGENCY
ORDINANCE TO AMEND STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION AND
VOLUME CONTROL REGULATIONS, due to the fact that two of Council Members may not be
in attendance later in the meeting and an Urgency Ordinance requires four votes of the City Council.
It was moved by Council Member/Commissioner Perkins, seconded by Council Member/-
Commissioner McCarthy and unanimously carried to add Council Agenda Item 22, Urgency
Ordinance to amend storm water and urban runoff pollution and volume control regulations,
to the Adjourned Regular Meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. 1142
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY, AMENDING AND REORGANIZING CHAPTER 7 OF ARTICLE V
OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE (DMC) AS IT RELATES TO STORM
WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION AND VOLUME CONTROLS
AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF
Mr. Vose mentioned he has been working with staff on this matter to bring the City
into compliance with National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit
requIrements .
Mr. Alvarez advised the City is operating under a permit issued by the Regional
Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) for the discharge of storm water runoff from the
storm water system. The permit requires the City adopt an Ordinance to bring it into
compliance with conditions of the permit. He explained the Ordinance is an extensive
document and implements all the required provisions of the storm water permit. He reviewed
the 13 Ordinance sections listed in the staff report and noted the Los Angeles County
Stormwater Quality Management Program (SQMP), is a 300-page evolving document
required by the new MS4 NPDES Permit. The cost of this permit could be significant and
will be the result of how many more requirements the City must implement. He responded to
comments from the Council.
Council Member Perkins referred to Sections 5703, 5705, 5710 and 5711 and asked
how these situations would be controlled and implemented. He was informed staff would
contact citizens to explain the permit requirements and will set up an infrastructure to track
them, which is part of what will make the permit very expensive. Council Member Perkins
asked what additional staff will be required and was informed there is currently a full-time
person and inspectors who are dedicating more and more of their time to this function. He
noted Section 5712 refers to a fee to recover costs and was advised, as costs become better
known, staff will come back to the Council. Council Member Perkins also referred to
penalties that will be imposed if the Ordinance is not adopted and noted he will be in support
for that reason
Mr. Alvarez advised the City has taken an active role in trying to make the Regional
Board members aware of the cost of this permit and they contend the costs will be
significantly less than cities are quoting.
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Council Member Perkins inquired if Section 5702 means there can be no fireworks
discharged in the street and the response was yes. He then pointed out the Fireworks
Ordinance recently passed was in line with the NPDES permit.
Council Member McCarthy noted the City is being forced to put this Ordinance into
place. He advised the City has appealed to the Local Regional Water Quality Control Board
and the State Water Quality Control Board with no results and litigation was then brought
about to get their attention. Council Member McCarthy referred to Section 5706, Source
Control for New Development, (a), (3), a., where it refers to “green strips” and suggested this
be defined more specifically so it cannot be misinterpreted.
It was moved by Council Member McCarthy, seconded by Council Member
Cartozian, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt.
Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee Street, asked if this will result in a charge to each
property and business owner in the City.
Mr. Alvarez advised there are no fees proposed at this time, however, the Ordinance
has a provision that allows the Council to set fees at a future date, which would require a
public hearing.
The meeting recessed at 7:03 p.m.
ORAI / COMMUNICATIONS
The meeting reconvened for Oral Communications at 8:30 p.m. with Council Members/-
Commissioners McCarthy, Perkins and Bayer present; Council Members/Commissioners Cartozian
and Trejo absent (see Oral Communications under the Regular City Council Meeting) and recessed at
8:45 p.m
The meeting reconvened at 8:49 p.m. with Council Members/Commissioners McCarthy,
Perkins and Bayer present; Council Members/Commissioners Cartozian and Trejo absent.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:50 p.m.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
FEBRUARY 11, 2003
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Recognition of Congressman Steven Horn and his wife Nini
for their outstanding service and dedication to Downey and
the 38th Congressional District
Recognition of Connie Sziebl, District Director for
Congressman Horn, for her outstanding service and dedication
to the City of Downey & 38th Congressional District 2
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2003-2004 Community Development Block Grant and
HOME Investment Partnership Grant programs Rec. & file
Removal of Items from Consent Calendar
Council Minutes: Adj. & Reg. Mtgs. 2/11/03 Approved
Cash Contract #S.S. 503/525/534/535 – Material testing
for pavement rehab. projects: Auth. the issuance of
a purchase order to Smith-Emery Labs. for quality
assurance testing & inspection associated with the
work performed Approved 4
Cash Contract #523 – Firestone Bl. traffic-signal
communication system: Approve plans and specs. &
grant authority to advertise for bids Approved 4
Cash Contract #623 – Independence Skate Park & Tennis
Center: Accept the improvements & the maint.
responsibility Approved 4
Cash Contract #637 – Independence Park reclaim
waterline extension: Award contract to Sialic Contractors
Corp., DBA Shawnan; approp. funds from Water Fund
& Gas Tax Fund; & accept dedication of right-of-way
from Kaiser Permanente Approved 4
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Warrants Issued: 183169-183509; Wire Nos. 183,
30000511-518, $1,942,536.16 Approved
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COUNCIL MINUTES, FEBRUARY 11, 2003
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
1- 105 beneficial reuse of groundwater project: Approve
amendment extending the term of the Professional Services
Agreement between the City & Black & Veath Corp.
for completion of a Calif. Dept. of Health Services (DHS)
Policy Memo 97-005 report 4
Lakewood Bl. Improvements - City-County Cooperative
Funding Agreement: Auth. the Mayor to execute
agreement to provide funding for traffic signal and
intersection widening improvements on Lakewood Bl.Approved 4
Professional Service Agreement w/Duane Morita for
Project Management services to update and revise
the Downey Municipal Code’s zoning/development
standards Approved 4
Approval of lease agreement w/Kaiser Permanente for
temporary surface parking: Approve the form & auth.
the execution of a lease agreement between the City
and Kaiser Approved 5
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Res. #6635, adopt. the Memorandum of Understanding
between the City & Downey Firemen’s Assoc.Adopted
Res. #6636, approv. four-year term appointments on
the City’s Design Review Board Adopted
Adopted
Res. #6637, approv. the appointments to Commissions,
Boards and Committees for Council Dist. 4
Res. #6638, designating the new street of the Downey
Landing Development as “Congressman Steve Horn Way“Adopted
Res. #6639, ordering the Engineer to prepare and file a
report on assessments within Lighting & Landscaping
District A.D. 121 for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Adopted
Adopted
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Res. #6640, approv. the destruction of certain obsolete
records of the Finance Department
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COUNCIL MINUTES, FEBRUARY 11, 2003
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Ord. #1140, approv. Zone Change #02-81 for properties
at 8000 & 8014 Telegraph Rd. & 8434 Tweedy Lane Adopted 6
Ord. #1141, amending Article IX, Sections 9148.08 &
9148.10 of the Downey Municipal Code re Christmas
Lights & Holiday Decorations Adopted 6
Urgency Ord. re storm water and urban runoff pollution
and volume control regulations: (Item was heard during
Adjourned Regular Meeting)
See Minutes of
Adj. Reg. Mtg. 2/1 1
for action 6
Memorial to Space Shuttle Columbia Crew: Auth.
plans for a memorial & dedication ceremony for the
Space Shuttle Columbia Crew & approve name of the
future learning center to Columbia Memorial Space
Learning enter Approved 7
Speakers re the Police pursuit that resulted in the
death of Gonzalo Martinez and related issues 7
Cash Contract #627 – Columbus High School – Youth
Field Improvements: Accept the improvements &
maint. responsibility Approved 7
Cn. Perkins complimented Cn. McCarthy on doing an
outstanding job of filling in as Mayor for a portion of
the Meeting
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Cn. McCarthy referred to recognition of retiring
Congressman Steve Horn & noted he was instrumental
in assisting the Gateway Cities Council of Governments
in obtaining funding to reduce diesel emissions on the
710 Freeway
Adjourned in memory of space shuttle Columbia crew,
Michael Anderson, David Brown, Kalpana Chawla,
Laurel Clark, Rick Husband, Willie McCool & Ilan Ramon
Meeting adjourned to 6:30 p.m., February 25, 2003
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
FEBRUARY 11, 2003
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:37 p.m., February 11,
2003, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Rick Trejo presiding.
PRESENT:Council Members:
Rick Trejo
Kirk O. Cartozian
Keith McCarthy
Anne M. Bayer
Meredith H. Perkins
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
ALSO PRESENT:Gerald M. Caton, City Manager
Charles Vose, City Attorney
Kathleen Midstokke, City Clerk
Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager
Desi Alvarez. Director of Public Works
John Finch, Police Chief
Darrell George, Director of Community/Economic Development
Bonnie Kehoe, Acting Director of Community Services
John Michicoff, Director of Finance
Mark Sauter, Fire Chief
Ron Yoshiki, Asst. Director of Community Dev./City Planner
Ed Velasco, Manager of Housing
Christina Vogel, Assistant to the City Manager
Shirley Conte, Executive Secretary
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Trejo presented to former Congressman Steven Horn and his wife Nini an
engraved clock and flowers in appreciation of their past representation of the City of Downey
and their lifelong commitment to public service. He recalled Congressman Horn’s work for the
City on the LACDA, flood control, project, the transfer of the former NASA land, and in obtaining
the grant for the Space Learning Science Center.
Congressman Horn stated it has been a pleasure working with the Downey City Councils and
City Management and noted Downey’s City Manager took a lead role in the flood control project and
the conversion of the NASA land. He commended his District Director, Connie Martinez Sziebl,
who is a resident of Downey and handled thousands of cases for him, and also commended his son
Steven Horn, Jr., who was his campaign manager. He felt Downey will reach greater heights in the
years ahead and he also commended the Editor of the Downey Patriot, John Adams, for doing a great
job of communicating news in Downey.
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Mrs. Horn mentioned it was a joy serving the 38th Congressional District, with its wonderful
city governments, good schools, and great programs and also gave the Congressman District Director,
Connie Sziebl.
Members of the City Council individually commended Congressman Horn and stated their
appreciation of his service to the City of Downey.
Mayor Trejo advised Congressman Horn that in his honor the City will be naming a street at
the former NASA site, “Congressman Steve Horn Way,” and unveiled a replica of the future street
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Mayor Trejo also presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Connie Sziebl, District
Director for Congressman Horn and longtime Downey Resident, who represented the
Congressman at various City events while continuing her casework. He noted her dedication to
Downey is evident in her involvement on the GOOD (Gangs Out Of Downey) Committee. He stated
she has served the City with compassion, integrity and diplomacy.
Connie Sziebl, District Director for Congressman Horn, commended the Congressman, his
wife Nini and his son Steven Horn, Jr., and noted it was a tremendous experience working with and
for them. She stated the Horn family lives day in and day out practicing the principal that everyone is
created equal and always shows the same dignity, respect and attention to everyone. She thanked
them for taking the chance in hiring her and hoped to live her life using the principals the
Congressman and his family possess.
Mayor Trejo and Mayor Pro Tempore Cartozian left the Council Meeting at 7:45 p.m. to
attend an event at Downey High School in honor of the 1979 Downey High School Basketball Team,
which Mayor Trejo was a member of, and where they were honoring team member John Ritchie, who
recently passed away.
Council Member McCarthy conducted the remainder of the meeting.
HEARINGS
Acting Mayor McCarthy opened the Public Hearing on 2003-2004 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
GRANT PROGRAMS.
Ms. Midstokke affirmed receipt of the Proof of Publication. It was moved by Council
Member Perkins, seconded by Council Member Bayer and so ordered to receive and file.
There was no correspondence received regarding this matter.
Mr. Velasco explained the City is entitled to receive an allocation of CDBG and HOME
Investment Partnership funds in the next fiscal year from the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). He pointed out the allocation amounts to $1,848,000 in CDBG funds and
$775,000 in HOME funds, for a combined total of over $2.6 million. In order to receive funds, the
City must prepare an Action Plan covering the fiscal year and must also hold two public hearings to
satisfy the public participation requirements. He noted tonight’s public hearing is the first of two
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hearings to provide community members and non-profit agencies the opportunity to inform the City
of their needs and to offer suggestions and comments for the use of CDBG and HOME program
funding.
Acting Mayor McCarthy asked if anyone present wished to speak regarding the 2003-2004
CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership Grant programs.
Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee Street, suggested the Council set aside $15,000 in CDBG
funds to assist the elderly, disabled, and mentally challenged who are experiencing problems with
everyday issues, such as Code Enforcement issues.
David Bowers, 10620 Dolan Avenue, referred to the previous staff report regarding costs
associated with storm water and urban runoff pollution regulations for clean water mandates and
suggested the CDBG funds be utilized for that issue.
Laura Miller, Executive Director of the Rio Hondo Temporary Home, advised the Home is a
homeless shelter accepting homeless families and single fathers and mothers with children from
infancy to 18 years of age. She noted Downey has been funding the Rio Hondo Temporary Home
since 1988 and is one of the founding cities. She stated the shelter’s three major goals are to increase
self-sufficiency, increase income and/or skills, and to find permanent housing. She requested the
Council’s continued support and consideration of a larger allocation to the Rio Hondo Temporary
Home
Diane Boggs, Downey, mentioned she was a member of the City Council when the Rio Hondo
Temporary Home began and hoped the City would continue to support it.
There being no one else to speak, it was moved by Council Member Perkins, seconded by
Council Member Bayer, and so ordered to close the public hearing.
Council Member Perkins referred to the prior comment suggesting the use of CDBG funds for
clean water issues and noted these funds require certain qualifications and water does not fall within
their scope. He also referred to Mr. Whittington’s comment and noted there is currently a program
where the City does repairs and residents do not have to pay until later or when they sell the property.
Mr. Velasco advised there is a time lag for assistance under the program referred to by
Council Member Perkins and noted it is not designed to be an ongoing property maintenance
program.
It was moved by Council Member Perkins, seconded by Council Member Bayer, and
unanimously carried (3-0) to receive and file.
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS FOR REMOVAL
Agenda Item 7, CASH CONTRACT NO. 627 – COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH
FIELD INIPROVEIWENTS, was removed at the request of Council Member Perkins.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member Perkins, seconded by Council Member Bayer, and
unanimously carried (3-0) to waive further reading of the Resolutions and approve the
remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended:
COUNCIL MINUTES: ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETINGS, JANUARY 28,
2003 : Approve.
CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 503/525/534/535 – MATERIAL TESTING FOR
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECTS: Authorize the issuance of a purchase
order in the amount of $13,915 to Smith-Emery Laboratories for quality assurance testing and
inspection associated with the work performed: Approve.
CASH CONTRACT NO. 523 – FIRESTONE BOULEVARD TRAFFIC-SIGNAL
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM: Approve plans and specifications and grant authority to
advertise for bids: Approve.
CASH CONTRACT NO. 623 – INDEPENDENCE SKATE PARK AND TENNIS
CENTER: Accept the improvements and the maintenance responsibility for the Skate Park
and Tennis Center construction at Independence Park: Approve.
CASH CONTRACT NO. 637 – INDEPENDENCE PARK RECLAIM WATERLINE
EXTENSION: Award contract totaling $299,404.10 to Sialic Contractors Corporation, DBA
Shawnan; appropriate funds in the amount of $271,100 from the Water Fund and $90,305
from the Gas Tax Fund; and accept the dedication of right-of-way from Kaiser Permanente for
the construction of the reclaimed water line extension and public roadway: Approve.
WARRANTS ISSUED: NO. 183169 – 183509: WIRE NUMBERS 183, 30000511-518.
$1,942,536.16: Approve.
1-105 BENEFICIAL REUSE OF GROUNDWATER PROJECT: Approve an amendment
extending the term of the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Downey and
Black and Veath Corporation for the completion of a California Department of Health
Services (DHS) Policy Memo 97-005 Report, for the beneficial use of the Interstate 105 (1-
105) groundwater: Approve.
LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS CITY-COUNTY COOPERATIVE
FUNDING AGREEMENT: Authorize the Mayor to execute a City-County Cooperative
Agreement to provide funding for traffic signal and intersection widening improvements on
Lakewood Boulevard: Approve.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH DUANE MORITA IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
TO UPDATE AND REVISE THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE –
ZONING/DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: Approve.
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APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH KAISER PERMANENTE FOR
TEMPORARY SURFACE PARKING: Approve the form and authorize the execution of a
lease agreement between the City of Downey and Kaiser Permanente: Approve.
RESOLUTION NO. 6635 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE DOWNEY FIREMEN’S
ASSOCIATION
RESOLUTION NO. 6636 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING FOUR (4) YEAR TERM APPOINTMENTS ON THE CITY'S
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
RESOLUTION NO. 6637 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS. BOARDS
AND COMMITTEES FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 4
RESOLUTION NO. 6638 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF TH CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DESIGNATING THE NEW STREET OF THE DOWNEY LANDING
DEVELOPMENT AS “CONGRESSMAN STEVE HORN WAY”
RESOLUTION 6639 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ORDERING THE ENGINEER TO PREPARE AND FILE A REPORT ON
ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT
A.D. 121 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004
RESOLUTION NO. 6640 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY,
APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE
RECORDS OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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ORDINANCE NO. 1140 (ADOPT)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE ZONING MAP
CHANGING THE ZONING FOR THREE (3) PROPERTIES LOCATED
AT 8000 TELEGRAPH ROAD, 8014 TELEGRAPH ROAD AND 8434
TWEEDY LANE FROM C-2 AND P-B (GENERAT, COMMERCIAL AND
PARKING BUFFER) AND R-1 5000 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL)
TO R-3-0 (MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL-
OWNERSHIP) (ZONE CHANGE NO. 02-81)
ORDINANCE NO. 1141 (ADOPT)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING ARTICLE IX, SECTIONS 9148.08 AND 9148.10 OF THE
DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
AND HOLIDAY DECORATIONS
ORDINANCES
URGENCY ORDINANCE TO AMEND STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF
POLLUTION AND VOLUME CONTROL REGULATIONS
Acting Mayor McCarthy explained this Item was considered earlier, at the Adjourned Regular
meeting, while all Council Members were present, as it required at least four votes and two of the
Council Members would be leaving the meeting early. He noted it was adopted with a 5-0 vote.
Refer to the Minutes of the February 11, 2003, Adjourned Regular Meeting, for discussion of
this Item.
RESOLUTIONS: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
MEMORIAL TO SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA CREW
Ms. Vogel advised staff is requesting the erection of a memorial for the Space Shuttle
Columbia Crew and is seeking approval to name the Space Science Learning Center at the former
NASA site the “Columbia Memorial Space Learning Center.” She referred to the nation’s mourning
over the loss of the Columbia crew and the involvement of Rockwell International employees in the
design and manufacture of shuttle components at the former NASA site. She recommended a special
memorial ceremony be held and a memorial plaque built, which would be set up behind the flag pole
at City Hall where an existing planter is currently undeveloped. She noted the existing Challenger
Shuttle Memorial would also be relocated to this area, with the two memorials side-by-side in a well
landscaped, lit area. She advised the ceremony is proposed for April 1, which is the two-month
anniversary of the accident. She noted, if approved by Council, staff will contact Congresswoman
Roybal-Allard to see if there could also be a Congressional recognition of the name. She responded
to comments from the Council.
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Harold Tseklenis, 7828 Eighth Street, felt it was premature to commit to a name for the Space
Science Learning Center at this time.
It was moved by Council Member Perkins, seconded by Council Member Bayer, and
unanimously carried 3-0 to authorize plans for a memorial and dedication ceremony for the
Space Shuttle Columbia Crew, and approve the name of the future learning center, Columbia
Memorial Space Learning Center.
Prior to the vote, Acting Mayor McCarthy inquired if there was an urgency to the adoption of
the name this evening and Mr. Caton advised that the Congresswoman’s staff is waiting to introduce
something in Congress, which does create an urgency and he felt it would be in the City’s best
interest to approve the name tonight.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following people spoke regarding the Police pursuit that resulted in the death of
Gonzalo Martinez and related issues.
Augustin Cevada, Altacalifa, Atzlan
Cheno Romero, Bell Gardens
Diane Boggs, Downey
Susan Quinteros
David Bowers, 10620 Dolan Avenue, Downey
Norma Martinez, 9525 Ardine Street
OTHER BUSINESS - Consent Calendar - Items removed by Council Approval
CASH CONTRACT NO. 627 – COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH FIELD
IMPROVEMENTS (ACCOUNT NO. 27-17551)
Council Member Perkins pointed out the City recently improved the Columbus High School
youth fields and staffs efforts on this project resulted in an a net funding surplus of $23,066. He
congratulated Public Works Director Desi Alvarez and his staff for an outstanding job.
It was moved by Council Member Perkins, seconded by Council Member Bayer, and
unanimously carried (3-0) to accept the improvements and the maintenance responsibility for the
youth ballfield construction at Columbus High School under Cash Contract No. 627.
OTHER BUSINESS - Council Members
Council Member Perkins complimented Council Member McCarthy on doing an
outstanding job in filling in as Mayor for a portion of the meeting tonight.
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Council Member McCarthy, referred to the earlier recognition of retiring Congressman
Steve Horn and noted Congressman Horn was also instrvmental in assisting the Gateway Cities
Council Of Governments (COG) in obtaining $1.7 million in funding to reduce diesel emissions from
trucks on the 710 Freeway. He pointed out the estimated five-year reduction in nitrous oxide from
the air is 162 tolls, noting this program has substantially benefited the environment.
OTHER BUSINESS - Staff Members: None
ADJOURNMENT: 8:50 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned in memory of the space shuttle Columbia crew, Michael
Anderson, David Brown, Kalpana Chawla, Laurel Clark, Rick Husband, Willie McCool and
Ilan Ramon, to 6:30 p.m., February 25, 2003, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall.
Kathleen L. Midstokke, City Clerk Mayor
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