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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 05-13-03 - Regular Meeting0144 / 7 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MAY 13, 2003 The City Council/Community Development Commission of the City of Downey held an Adjourned Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m., May 13, 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 ALSO PRESENT:Gerald M. Caton, City Manager/Executive Director Charles Vose, City Attorney ' Kathleen L. Midstokke, City Clerk/Secretary Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager John Finch, Chief of Police Darrell George, Director of Community/Economic Development Steven Yee, Economic Development Coordinator APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES It was moved by Council Member/Commissioner Perkins, seconded by Council Member/- Commissioner McCarthy, and unanimously carried to approve the Closed Session Minutes of April 22, 2003 with a correction to reflect that Council Member/Commissioner McCarthy was present rather than absent. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Mayor/Chairman Trejo announced the Council/Commission is recessing to Closed Session (6:31 p.m.) to discuss matters under the authority of the following Sections of the Government Code: 1.SECTION 54956.8 – Conference with real property negotiator Darrell George re: City property located at southeast corner of Second Street and LaReina Aveuue; negotiating party: Sean Hashem; under negotiation: price and term of payment. 2 SECTION 54956.9(a) – Conference with legal counsel – existing litigation: Martinez vs. City of Downey, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case # BC 277402. The meeting reconvened in open session at 7:35 p.m. with all Council Members/- Commissioners present. There were no Closed Session actions to report. City Council/Community Dev. Comm. Minutes (adj .) 05/13/03 -1- 0144 /8 The meeting recessed at 7:35 p.m. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The meeting reconvened for Oral Communications at 8:28 p.m. with all Council Members/- Commissioners present (see Oral Communications under the Regular City Council Meeting) and recessed at 8:38 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9: 02 p.m. with all Council Members/Commissioners present. There were no Closed Session actions to report. ADJOURNMENT: 9:03 p.m. W&gl)w Kathleen L. Midstokke, City Clerk/Secretary /i >< ( Rick Trejo, Mayor/Chair;nan City Council/Community Dev. Comm. Minutes (adj .) 05/13/03 -2- ;1 4 b 1 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REGULAR MEETING MAY 13, 2003 TABLE OF MINUTE AC DOWNEY TIONS ACTIONSUBJECT PAGE NO. Tile Plaque of Recognition presented to JeffTedford, Head Football Coach of University of California at Berkeley Proclamation declaring May, 2003 Veterans Appreciation Month Proclamation declaring May, 2003 Motorcycle Awareness Month Public Hearing 2003-2004 Application & Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant & Home Investment Partnership Grants Removal of Items nom Consent Calendar Approved 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 Council Minutes: Adj. & Reg. Mtgs. 04/22/03 Warrants Issued: # 185429-186038; Wire Nos. 186, 30000559-580; $4,881,588.89 Set Public Hearing for Appeal of Approval of 2nd Unit development at 12038-42 Patton Road Approved Approved Set hrg. 05/27/03 Agreement with Arquitectonia for design services of Columbia Memorial Space Learning Center Agreement with City of Hawthorne for services thru CalWorks Res. # 6662 Apr)t. Rachel Villalobos to Parking Place Comm. Res. # 6663 Appt. Diane Boggs to City Hospital Comm. Res. # 6664 Appl Final Map of Tract Map No. 53824 Res. # 6665 Appl Engineer’s Report for Assessments in Lighting & Landscaping District for FY 2003-2004; Res. # 6666 Declaring Intent to Levy and Collect Lighting & Landscaping Assessments; Set a Public Hearing to consider setting assessments for Street Lighting & Landscaping Operations, Maintenance PAGE 1 OF 2 Approved Approved Adopted Adopted Adopted Adopted Adopted Set hrg. 06/24/03 COUNCIL MINUTES, MAY 13, 2003 TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO. Res. # 6667 Restricting Parking of Vehicles of 7’ in height on SEAACA St., east ofPangborn Ave. 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Ord. # 1146 Amending DMC re: Self-Storage, Mini-Warehouse & Recreational Vehicle Storage Uses Ord. # 1147 Amending DMC re: Second Unit Developments Ordinance Amending DMC re: Speed Limits on Firestone Blvd. Rescheduling of Chamber of Commerce Street Faire Oral Communications Cash Contract # 636 – Rio Hondo Clubhouse Project Cash Contract # S.S. 534 – Safe Routes to School – DePalma Street – new traffic signal Plans & Specs, Advertise Bids on Cash Contract # 640 – Fire Station # 3, dormitory addition Council Member Comments Staff Member Comments Meeting adjourned to 6:30 p.m., May 27, 2003 Adopted 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 8 8 8 9 9 Adopted Adopted Introduced Approved Approved Continued to qS121 /03 Approved PAGE 2 OF 2 014479 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY REGULAR MEETING MAY 13, 2003 The City Council of the City of Downey held a Regular Meeting at 7:39 p.m., May 13, 2003, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Rick Trejo presiding. PRESENT:Council Members: Rick Trejo Kirk O. Cartozian Anne M. Bayer Keith McCarthy Meredith H. Perkins Mayor Mayor Pro Tempore ALSO PRESENT:Gerald M. Caton, City Manager Charles S. Vose, City Attorney Kathleen L. Midstokke, City Clerk Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager Desi Alvarez, Director of Public Works John Finch, Chief of Police Darrell George, Director of Community/Economic Development Bonnie Kehoe, Director of Community Services John Michicoff, Finance Manager Mark Sauter, Fire Chief Loren Behr, Exec. Director NASA Museum Ed Velasco, Housing Manager Ron Yoshiki, Asst. Director of Community Dev./City Planner Kim Rapp, Executive Secretary PRESENTATIONS Mayor Trejo and Mayor Pro Tempore Cartozian presented to Jeff Tedford, Head Football Coach of University of California at Berkeley, recently named PAC 10 Football Coach of the Year and a 1979 Warren High School graduate, a Tile Plaque of Recognition for his achievements. Mayor Trejo read and presented to Dwaylon Calhoun of the State of California Employment Development Department a Proclamation declaring May, 2003 as Veterans Appreciation Month in the City of Downey. Mr. Calhoun urged the Chamber of Commerce and all businesses to “don’t forget, hire a Vet”. Mayor Trejo read and presented to Downey Police Motor Officer Cpl. Rod McNeil, a Proclamation declaring May, 2003 as Motorcycle Awareness Month in the City of Downey. City Council Minutes 05/13/03 -1- 074480 HEARINGS 1.2003-2004 APPLICATION AND ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP GRANTS. Mayor Trejo opened the Public Hearing at 7:50 p.m. City Clerk Midstokke affirmed receipt of the Proof of Publication. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Cartozian, seconded by Council Member McCarthy and unanimously carried to receive and file. There was no correspondence received on this matter. A staff report including a Power Point presentation was presented by Housing Manager Velasco. He explained that tonight’s item involves the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the Home Investment Partnership (HOME) grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Staff is recommending approval of the proposed Action Plan for submission to HUD. These are entitlement grants that are available for a variety of community development activities primarily involving home improvement, neighborhood improvement, economic development, and improvement to community facilities and services. As part of the application process, the City has already held one Public Hearing and three community meetings. Several telephone calls have been received from the public and funding requests from nine non-profit agencies. Several comments have been received and a summary of those comments is included in the report on Attachment A. Staff estimates that CDBG will receive $1,854,379 and Home Investment Partnership 5826,128 in allocations. These grant funds have restrictions and must be used primarily for low and moderate-income residents. Staff is recommending funding distribution that is essentially a refunding of programs approved last fiscal year. Four new projects have been added, including capital improvement projects at Independence and Golden Parks, grant assistance to one new non-profit service provider, and funding for a new City park on the former NASA property. Mayor Pro Tempore Cartozian thanked staff for a well-written report, indicated he has ongoing concern about how these monies are being used and that staff is always very responsive to his questions and inquiries. Council Member McCarthy indicated that he appreciated seeing the development of parks in District One, which has very little green areas, and the development of a new park at the NASA site. He also mentioned the active commitment of the City to work with Downey Unified School District to improve circumstances for our children and the DUSD Grant and GRASP programs that are being flmded at approximately $65,000 this year. Council Member McCarthy inquired regarding a prior project involving picket fences through the Neighborhood Preservation Program and whether this program could be revisited. He suggested that the portion the homeowner has to pay could be amonized into payments over time. Council Member Perkins inquired regarding the HUD loan of $2.5 Million. Mr. Velasco responded that payment is guaranteed through future block grant allocations. $300,000 has been reserved in the current program for potential payments should the loan occur as early as next year. City Council Minutes 05/13/03 -2- J ' b'l'& 48 L Council Member Perkins mentioned that Rio San Gabriel Park has a building whose roof leaks and that the basketball courts are in such disrepair that they are not usable. Although HUD monies can not be used for these repairs, he hopes that the City can obtain some other grant monies to make these much needed repaifs. He also supports the monies in the CDBG budget that have been allocated to improvements at Independent and Golden Parks. Mayor Trejo asked if anyone from the audience wished to address this item. Lennie Whittington, Downey resident, stated that the amount the City receives in CDBG funds shows us why our Federal government is in such trouble today and is disappointed that the suggestions he brought up never got any consideration. There being no further speakers, it was moved by Council Member Perkins, seconded by Council Member Cartozian, and so ordered to close the Public Hearing at 8:15 p.m. In responding to Council Member McCarthy’s comments regarding the prior picket fences project, Mr. Velasco stated that HUD has indicated that fences alone are not allowed; but had to be a part of more substantial rehabilitation to the dwelling on the property, which are usually involving correcting code violations and health and safety issues. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Cartozian, seconded by Council Member McCarthy and unanimously carried to approve the 2003-2004 Action Plan, and authorize the City Manager to submit the Action Plan, HUD Form SF-424, and grantee certifications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS FOR REMOVAL 4.CASH CONTRACT #S.S. 534 – SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL (DE PALMA ST.): AWARD A LUMP SUM CONTRACT TOTALING $128,151 TO STEINY AND COMPANY, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL, FLASHING BEACONS, SIDEWALK, AND WHEELCHAIR RAMPS ON DE PALMA STREET IN THE VICINITY OF WARREN HIGH SCHOOL, was pulled at the request of Council Member Perkins and is listed under Other Business below. 5.PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND GRANT AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON CASH CONTRACT #640- FIRE STATION # 3 DORMITORY ADDITION, was pulled at request of Council Member Perkins and is listed under Other Business below. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Council Member McCarthy, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Cartozian, and unanimously carried to waive further reading of the Resolutions and approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar items as recommended: 2.COUNCIL MINUTES: ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 22, 2003 : Approve. City Council Minutes 05/13/03 -3- 01448: 3. 6. COUNCIL MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 22, 2003 : Approve. WARRANTS ISSUED: 185429 – 186038: WIRE NUMBERS 186, 30000559-580: $4,881,588.89: Approve. 7.SET THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR APPEAL OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR SECOND UNIT DEVELOPMENT #02-87, REQUEST FOR AN ADDITION TO THE FIRST AND SECOND UNITS OF A THREE-UNIT DEVELOPMENT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12038-42 PATTON RD.. ZONED Rl-5,000 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) SUD AREA #14 FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 27, 2003 (APPLICANT/APPELLANT: NHON DO): Approve. 8.APPROPRIATE $28,000 OF STATE 9-1-1 FUNDS FOR UPGRADES TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS CENTER: Approve. 9.AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,000 WITH ARQUITECTONICA INTERNATIONAL CORP. FOR SITE MASTER PLANNING AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR A NEW BUILDING AT THE FORMER NASA SITE FOR THE COLUMBIA MEMORIAL SPACE LEARNING CENTER: Approve. 10.AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE AS THE INTERMEDIARY CONTRACTOR FOR THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES IN PROVIDING SERVICES THROUGH CALWORKS (GAIN) PROGRAM: Approve. 11.RESOLUTION NO. 6662 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF RACHEL VILLALOBOS TO THE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 1. 12.RESOLUTION NO. 6663 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF DIANE BOGGS TO THE DOWNEY CITY HOSPITAL COMMISSION FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 5. 13.RESOLUTION NO. 6664 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT MAP NO. 53824 (9700- 9710 FLORENCE AVENUE), APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDER AND ACCEPTING AN IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT AS SURETY. City Council Minutes 05/13/03 -4- :-'. if t' !' ; IF U 14483 14.RESOLUTION NO. 6665 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE DISTRICT A.D. 121 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004. RESOLUTION NO. 6666 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE DISTRICT A.D. 121 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004. (AND GIVDqG NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARnqG ON TUNE 24, 2003) SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 24, 2003 TO CONSIDER SETTING ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE: Approve. 15.RESOLUTION NO. 6667 (ADOPT) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY RESTRICTING PARKING OF VEHICLES OVER SEVEN FEET IN HEIGHT ON SEAACA STREET, EAST OF PANGBORN AVENUE. (7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.). 16.ORDINANCE NO. 1146 (ADOPT) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, ARTICLE IX, CHAPTER 1, RE : CERTAIN SECTIONS PERTAINING TO SELF=STOR4GE/MINI=WARFIHOUSE & RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE USES. (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 01-57) 17.ORDINANCE NO. 1147 (ADOPT) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, ARTICLE IX, CHAPTER 1, SECTION 9110, RELATING TO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) ZONE, SECTION 9112, RELATING TO THE TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-2) ZONE, AND SECTION 9158, RELATING TO SECOND UNIT DEVELOPMENTS. (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 03-01) ORDINANCES 18.DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS FOR FIRESTONE BOULEVARD. City Council Minutes 05/13/03 -5- 0 - 1 4 4 B /t A staff report was presented by Public Works Director Alvarez explaining that this item is regarding setting a speed limit for Firestone Boulevard. It is required that the City periodically conduct engineering and traffic surveys in order to be able to enforce speed limits by the use of radar. This survey is for the entire length of Firestone Boulevard from the western edge of the City to the eastern edge. The results of the study indicate that the speed limit for the entire length of the street should be 35 m.p.h.. The current speed limits are 40 m.p.h. in some segments and 35 m.p.h. in others. Mr. Alvarez concluded that we have more traffic now and it seems to be going slower. Council Member McCarthy requested Mr. Alvarez to contact the cities of Norwalk and South Gate regarding speed surveys they might have done along Firestone Boulevard. He also asked what the cost of a survey like this is. Mr. Alvarez responded that the study is done with in-house staff, it varies from street to street and he will get back with the cost. Mayor Trejo inquired whether there have been studies on Florence Blvd. and Imperial Highway and Mr. Alvarez responded yes, but he would have to get back with the exact status of those studies. He indicated that they have to be done once every 7 years. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 3186 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS FOR FIRESTONE BOULEVARD. The title of the Ordinance was read. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Cartozian, seconded by Council Member McCarthy and unanimously carried, to waive further reading and introduce. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 19.RESCHEDULING OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STREET FAIRE. A staff report was presented by City Manager Caton indicating that the Street Faire scheduled for May 3, 2003 had been rained out and staff is recommending that the City Council authorize the Mayor to work with the Chamber on a new date with the same terms and conditions as were applied before Council Member McCarthy suggested that a date to consider is the 4th of July weekend. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Cartozian, seconded by Council Member Perkins and unanimously carried to authorize the Mayor to approve a new date subject to the terms and conditions of the street closure permit approved by the City Council on March 11, 2003. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Lennie Whittington, Downey resident asked that when the public makes comments on agenda items that staff considers those comments. City Council Minutes 05/13/03 -6- I .O,'1£ 4g ii Maria Larkin, Downey resident and on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, thanked the Council for their decision tonight on the rescheduling of the Street Faire. Kevin McDonald, representing the ARC, thanked the Council for their support of the Block Grand funds this year, thanked Ed Velasco and his staff, and thanked everyone for their support of the ARC Walk for Independence which had about 1300 participants this year. Ed Fernandez, Ed’s Automotive in Downey, in complex on Bell£lower Blvd. just north of Imperial Highway, and concerned about the new center median being installed on Bellflower Blvd. which has closed off all 3 entrances to his complex. Mayor Trejo requested Mr. Alvarez to respond. He indicated that the median design had looked at all ofBellflower Boulevard and was set up to accommodate maximum amount of traffic on the street. Mr. Alvarez indicated he could contact Mr. Fernandez to discuss this issue in more detail. Randall Miller, Daymar Medical, located at comer ofBellflower Blvd. and Imperial Highway, having the same access concerns as Mr. Fernandez. Steve Bedrozian, smog testing shop, has same access concerns as Mr. Fernandez. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS – con’t. 20.CASH CONTRACT #636 – RIO HONDO CLUBHOUSE PROJECT: AWARD A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,077,347 TO COMET ELECTRIC, INC./CAPRI CONSTRUCTION INC. A JOINT VENTURE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIO HONDO CLUBHOUSE PROJECT. A staff report was presented by Public Works Director Alvarez. On March 25, 2003 plans and specifications were approved and the subsequent notice inviting bids requested contractors submit bids for construction of the clubhouse consisting of a base bid and ten alternates. The primary purpose of the alternates was to provide the City with flexibility in awarding the bid. During the bidding permit 2 addendums were issued. The first one was a series of clarifications to details and the second added an llth alternate which provided for a substitution of the original wood ceiling with a less expensive modular wood ceiling. On May 1, 2003 the City received 7 bids and the low base bidder is Comet Electric Inc./ Capri Construction, Inc. a joint venture. The recommendation is to award the base bid plus alternate No. 1 which is the kitchen. Mr. Alvarez noted that the City did receive a protest from the 3rd lowest bidder, KPRS, asking that the low bidder and the 2nd low bidder be disqualified and there has been a memorandum prepared giving the background of that protest. It has been found that there is no significant basis for the protest. It was moved by Council Member Perkins, seconded by Council Member McCarthy and carried unanimously to award a contract in the amount of $6,077,347 to Comet Electric/ Capri Construction, a joint venture, for the construction of the Rio Hondo Clubhouse Project. City Council Minutes 05/13/03 -7- l• 0 1 4 48 !; OTHER BUSINESS - Consent Calendar - Items removed by Council Approval: 4.CASH CONTRACT #S.S. 534 – SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL (DE PALMA ST.): AWARD A LUMP SUM CONTRACT TOTALING $128,151 TO STEIIVY AND COMPANY, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL, FLASHING BEACONS, SIDEWALK, AND WHEELCHAIR RAMPS ON DE PALMA STREET IN THE VICINITY OF WARREN HIGH SCHOOL. Council Member Perkins indicated that the reason for pulling this item was due to the fact that the School Board just received voter approval to issue bonds and they are changing many of the traffic routes to school as a result of the funding. He understands that they may be building an administrative building on Paramount where the old tennis courts are currently located and he would prefer to defer this item for one meeting until the School District can be contacted re: their plans. It was moved by Council Member Perkins, seconded by Council Member Bayer and unanimously carried to continue this item to the next meeting. Mayor Pro Tempore Cartozian stated that he thinks it is a good idea to check with the School Board on their future plans, but that there is a great need for the signal due to major blind stops on Downey Avenue. 5.PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND GRANT AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON THE CASH CONTRACT #640- FIRE STATION # 3 DORMITORY ADDITION. Council Member Perkins indicated that his reason for pulling the item was to congratulate Fire Chief Sauter on an outstanding job getting Station No. 3 on Paramount Blvd upgraded. He also mentioned the successful negotiations with Auto Zone for widening the driveway for the newer fire equipment ingress and egress. It was moved by Council Member Perkins, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Cartozian and unanimously carried to approve plans and specifications and grant authority to advertise for bids on the cash contract #640 – Fire Station #3 Dormitory Addition. OTHER BUSINESS - Council Members Comments Council Member Perkins recognized the recent KidsDay and the event at the Downey Theater attended by approximately 175 students and he congratulated Bonnie Kehoe, Director of Community Services for a job well done. He also complemented the Fire Department for moving all of their equipment to the park this year for their related events. Mayor Pro Tempore Cartozian recognized that April 24th was Armenian Martyrs Day commemorating the 88th year of the genocide of Armenians in the region known as Eastern Anatolia. City Council Minutes 05/13/03 -8- p,1 4 48,7 Mayor Pro Tempore Cartozian announced he had attended, with the Mayor, St. Mathias High School Blue Ribbon Award commemoration . Council Member McCarthy announced he had attended last night’s PTA Awards to Senior High School Students with his daughter Amina graduating from Warren High School as a Seal Bearer and a winner of a PTA Award. He also attended KidsDay with the Mayor and complimented Community Services on an event well done. The Sussman Middle School Jazz Band had an amazing performance. He commended the Community Services and Public Works Departments for the recent addition of trash enclosures at several local parks. He also mentioned the parking limitations approved tonight on SEAACA Street which will help the adjoining business and thanked staff and Traffic Commission for addressing this issue. Mayor Trejo announced that he attended the KidsDay ceremony and commended Bonnie Kehoe, Director of Community Services for all the hard work. He feels this is a nice way for the City to positively recognize achievements and hard work by the youth in our community. OTHER BUSINESS - Staff Members Comments City Manager Caton announced that Wendy Doty has been appointed as the new Superintendent of the Downey Unified School District, welcomed her back to the District and is looking forward to working with her. ADJOURNMENT: 9:03 p.m. The meeting was adjourned to 6:30 p.m., May 27, 2003, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall. MAW?@zAk Kathleen L. Midstokke, City Clerk Rick Trejo, Mayor City Council Minutes 05/13/03 -9-