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MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
JULY 22, 2003
The City Council/Community Development Commission of the City of Downey held an
Adjourned Regular Meeting at 6:33 p.m., July 22, 2003, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City
Hall, Mayor/Chairman Rick Trejo presiding.
PRESENT:Council Members/Commissioners:
Rick Trejo
Kirk O. Cartozian
Mayor/Chairman
Mayor Pro Tempore/Vice-Chairman
absent – (excused)
Anne M. Bayer
Keith McCarthy
Meredith H. Perkins
absent – (excused)
ALSO PRESENT:Gerald M. Caton, City Manager/Executive Director
Stephen Fischer, Acting City Attorney
Kathleen L. Midstokke, City Clerk/Secretary
Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager
James Makshanoff, Assistant to City Manager
APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
It was moved by Council Member/Commissioner Perkins, seconded by Council Member/
Commissioner Bayer, and unanimously carried (3/0) to approve the Closed Session Minutes of
June 10, 2003 and July 8, 2003.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor/Chairman Trejo 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:
3.SECTION 54956.8 – Conference with real property negotiators Gerald Caton and
Darrell George re: Parcels 1 – 6 of the Downey NASA site generally bounded by
Stewart & Gray Road, Imperial Highway and Lakewood Blvd.; negotiating parties:
Downey Landing LLC, Industrial Realty Group, Kaiser Permanente; under
negotiation: price and terms of payment.
The meeting reconvened in open session at 7:35 p.m., noting the absence of Mayor Pro
Tempore Cartozian. There were no Closed Session actions to report.
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The meeting recessed at 7:35 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The meeting reconvened for Oral Communications at 8:25 p.m., noting the absence of Mayor
Pro Tempore/Vice-Chairman Cartozian (see Oral Communications in the Regular City Council
Meeting Minutes) and recessed at 8:30 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 8:36 p.m., noting the absence of Mayor Pro Tempore/Vice-
Chairman Cartozian.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:37 p.m.
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Kathleen L. Midstokke, City Clerk/Secretary
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MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 22, 2003
TABLE OF MINUTE AC
DOWNEY
TIONS
ACTIONSUBJECT PAGE NO.
Presented Mayor’s Athletic Excellence Award to the Yankees
Northwest Downey Little League 9-10 year old District 29
Tournament Champions
Downey 2003 Parents of the Year: Dathan and Terry Shore,
Mike and Cathi Calvert, and Tom and Annie Casey
Public Hearing & Ordinance for zone changes at
9111-9151 Imperial Hwy and 12508 & 12524 Clark Ave
Council Minutes: Adj. & Reg. Mtgs. 07/08/03
Cash Contract # 639 – Hall Road Water Improvements
Approve plans & specs and authorize bids
Cash Contract # 621 A – Fire Dept. Emergency/Training
Center – Change Orders for $74, 112
Warrants Issued: # 187296-187665; Wire Nos.
30000617-624; $2,795,276.37
Status Report on Downtown Plan Area Expansion Study
Extension of A.gmt. with Platinum Advisors
Conformance with L. A. County MTA Congestion Mgmt. Plan
Amend Agmt. with Bronstein Co. for property appraisals
Agmt. with Inf:rastructure Mgmt. Serv. for pavement
management information system
NASA transfer ceremony program and budget
Res. # 6686 Urging CA legislature to use balanced
approach in adopting State budget & rescind No. 6685
Introduced
Approved
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Approved
Approved
Approved
Rec’d. & Filed
Approved
Set Hrg. 08/12/03
Approved
Approved
Approved
Adopted
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TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Oral Communications 5
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Council Member Comments
Adjournment to 6:30 p.m., August 12, 2003
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MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 22, 2003
The City Council of the City of Downey held a Regular Meeting at 7:38 p.m., July 22, 2003,
in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Rick Trej o presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Rick Trejo
Kirk O. Cartozian
Anne M. Bayer
Keith McCarthy
Meredith H. Perkins
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tempore – absent (excused)
ALSO PRESENT:Gerald M. Caton, City Manager
Stephen Fischer, Acting City Attorney
Kathleen L. Midstokke, City Clerk
Lee Powell, Assistant City Manger
James Makshanoff, Assistant to City Manager
Desi Alvarez, Director of Public Works
John Finch, Chief of Police
Bonnie Kehoe, Director of Community Services
John Michicoff, Finance Director
Mark Sauter, Fire Chief
William Davis, Business Development Manager
Vanessa Rojas, Special Projects Coordinator
Ron Yoshiki, Asst. Director of Community Dev./City Planner
Susan Domen, Executive Secretary
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Trejo presented the Mayor’s Athletic Excellence Award Certificates to members and
coaches of the Yankees, Northwest Downey Little League 9-10 year old District 29 Tournament
champion team.
Mayor Trejo presented Proclamations horn the City and Congresswoman Lucille Royball-
Allud to Downey 2003 Parents of the Year: Dathan and Terry Shore (Warren High School);
Mike and Cathi Calvert (Warren High School); and Tom and Annie Casey (Downey High
School). Katrin McCarthy spoke on the background of National Parents Day.
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HEARINGS
1.ZONE CHANGE #03-31 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9111-9151 IMPERIAL
HIGHWAY (ODD-NUMBERED ONLY) AND 12508 AND 12524 CLARK AVENUE
(APPLICANTS/PROPERTY OWNERS: PHIL PRESICCCI, PIZZA HUT OF SAN
DIEGO, ANAHEIM EXTRUSTION CO., ANDREW MAZAKAS & STEVEN &
SCOTT DICKSON – A ZONE CHANGE FROM M-2 AND P-B TO C-M.
Mayor Trejo opened the Public Hearing at 7:56 p.m. City Clerk Midstokke affirmed receipt
of the Proof of Publication. It was moved by Council Member McCarthy, seconded by Council
Member Perkins and unanimously carried (4/0) to receive and file. There was no correspondence
received on this item.
A staff report was given by Ron Yoshiki, Assistant Director of Community Development/City
Planner who explained that this was a request to rezone certain property in proximity to the former
NASA site. He presented a Power Point program indicating the area of the properties to be the
northeast corner of Clark Avenue and Imperial Highway. This rezoning would implement the prior
established policy of mixed use for this area and bring these properties into conformance with the
General Plan. This area includes six properties and a total of approximately thirteen acres.
Council Member Perkins commented that the commercial-manufacturing zone gives the
property owners flexibility to have more activity within a certain range. He appreciates the Planning
Commission reviewing the entire block and commended them for doing an excellent job.
Council Member McCarthy stated he was also glad the area was expanded and understands
that all of the property owners and tenants are in agreement with the proposed changes. He
questioned the parking buffer and Assistant Director/City Planner Yoshiki responded that this
designation was an old county zoning practice similar to a building setback line. The new zoning will
create not as much of a setback but will still maintain the streetscape that is desired. All of the
existing developments will conform to the new zoning.
Paul DeTilla, Olson and DeTilla Associates, Downey, representing applicant/owner Phil
Presicci indicated that he feels this is a good plan for all parties involved and requested approval.
There being no further speakers, it was moved by Council Member Perkins, seconded by
Council Member Bayer, and so ordered to close the Public Hearing at 8:05 P.M.
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE FO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S COMPRESENSIVE ZONING
MAP, CHANGING THE ZONING ON THE PROPERTIES AT 12508 AND 12524
CLARK AVENUE AND 9111 THROUGH 9151 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY (ODD-
NUMBERED ADDRESSES) FROM M-2 AND P-B (GENEFLAT, MANUFACTURING
& PARKING BUFFER) TO C-M (COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING) AND
ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
(ZONE CHANGE NO. 03-3 1).
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City Clerk Midstokke read the title of the Ordinance. It was moved by Council Member
McCarthy, seconded by Council Member Perkins, and unanimously carried (4/0) to waive further
reading and introduce the Ordinance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member Perkins, seconded by Council Member Bayer and
unanimously carried (4/0) to approve the Consent Calendar items as recommended:
COUNCIL MINUTES: ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JULY 8, 2003: Approve.
COUNCIL MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, JULY 8, 2003 : Approve.
CASH CONTRACT # 639 – HALL ROAD WATER IMPROVEMENTS: APPROVE
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND GRANT AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE FOR
BIDS: Approve.
CASH CONTRACT # 621 A – FIRE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY
OPERATIONS/TRAINING CENTER BUILDING REMODELING PROJECT:
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,112: Approve.
WARRANTS ISSUED: 187296 – 187665; WIRE NUMBERS 30000617-624;
$2,795,276.37: Approve.
STATUS REPORT ON THE DOWNTOWN PLAN AREA EXPANSION STUDY:
Receive and file.
EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT WITH PLATINUM ADVISORS FOR
CONSULTANT SERVICES IN SACRAMENTO TO ASSIST THE CITY’S
ACQUISITION OF THE NASA PROPERTY, TO SEPT. 30, 2003: Approve.
SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 12, 2003 TO CONSIDER ADOPTING A
RESOLUTION SELF-CERTIFYING THAT CITY CONFORMS WITH THE L.A.
COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY’S CONGESTION
MANAGEMENT PLAN: Approve.
10.LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: AMENDMENT TO
AGREEMENT WITH BRONSTEIN COMPANY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL
PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR PROPERTIES ALONG LAKEWOOD
BOULEVARD BETWEEN IMPERIAL HIGHWAY AND FIRESTONE BOULEVARD
FOR $22,000: Approve.
11.CITYWIDE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (PMIS):
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH INFRASTRUCTURE
MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $137,800: Approve.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
12.APPROVAL OF NASA TRANSFER CEREMONY PROGRAM AND BUDGET.
A staff report was presented by Assistant City Manager Lee Powell who explained that the
City Council is being requested to approve a NASA site transfer ceremony to be scheduled for August
28, 2003 at the NASA site and appropriate 828,000 to fund the program. This has been planned in
recognition of the City’s acquisition of Parcels 1 and 2 at the NASA site. Approximately 4 years ago
there was a ceremony when the City acquired Parcels 3, 4, 5 and 6 sponsored by Boeing who was still
on-site at that time. At this time, there is no access to buildings that would accommodate a large
group of people so the ceremony is planned for outdoors and open to all members of the public.
Council Member McCarthy inquired whether this event would be outdoors under a tent.
Assistant City Manager Powell responded that it would be mostly outdoors involving the City’s
moveable stage, there would be a tent available, open seating with tables and chairs, and
entertainment for children and families. It was decided that it would be best for the City to fund the
event rather than ask for any contributions.
Council Member McCarthy stated that due to the filming that takes place on the property, it
would be nice to have some props or posters of the films on display for the event.
Council Member Perkins inquired whether the entertainment, the madachi band and family
entertainment, would be taking place at the same time. Assistant City Manager Powell responded
that these would be scheduled at different times during the course of the event.
Council Member Perkins questioned the need for the tent, which is almost % of the budget.
Assistant City Manager Powell responded that the tent includes not only a tent, but also shading for
seating areas and a generator and other power equipment inside the tent.
Council Member Bayer questioned the line items already present for generators and Assistant
City Manager Powell responded that the proposed plan includes air-conditioning for the tent. Council
Member Bayer suggested that staff attempt to lower the price on the tent. Council Member Perkins
concurred with this request.
Lennie Whittington, resident of Downey, stated although he was not against the proposal, he
thinks the movie studios who have made movies on the site should have been approached and
requested to donate a tent. He questioned what family entertainment included and it was explained
that it included a puppet show, magician and story teller.
Council Member McCarthy expressed concern that the sound system be well-planned and
including back-ups in the event of failures.
Mayor Trejo thanked the Council for their support on this item and thinks it is important for
the community to have the event recognizing the transfer of the property hm the space era to a
different era and to have the opportunity of visiting the site one more time before it changes hands.
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It was moved by Council Member Perkins, seconded by Council Member Bayer and
unanimously carried (4/0) to approve the preliminary NASA site transfer ceremony program
scheduled for August 28, 2003, and appropriate $28,000.
13.RECONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE RESCISSION OF RESOLUTION NO. 6685
REGARDING URGING THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE TO USE A BALANCED
APPROACH IN ADOPTING THE STATE BUDGET; AND ADOPTION OF A
REVISED RESOLUTION.
Council Member McCarthy explained that two weeks ago the Council has passed a Resolution
and after the meeting a reporter had questioned him about it. At that time, he had meant to pull the
item for discussion and had failed to do that. Tonight he would like the matter reconsidered.
Council Member McCarthy stated he felt that although this may be a partisan issue, he feels it
is also one of local control, not only for the City, but also for the taxpayers and how much money the
government takes from your paycheck. He requested consideration for rescission of the prior
resolution and adoption of a revised resolution. The intent is to withdraw the statement that “the
State should seek other forms of revenue”, which essentially takes more monies from business
owners and taxpayers.
RESOLUTION NO. 6686
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY URGING
THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE TO USE A BALANCED APPROACH IN
ADOPTING THE STATE BUDGET AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 6685.
City Clerk Midstokke read the title of the Resolution. It was moved by Council Member
McCarthy, seconded by Council Member Perkins and unanimously carried (4/0) to rescind
Resolution No. 6685 and waive further reading and adopt the revised Resolution.
Mayor Trejo indicated that he will be supporting this matter and agrees that the State is over
spending and should not be taking money from local governments.
ORAI / COMMUNICATIONS
Lennie Whittington, resident of Downey, spoke regarding Public Works employee Lisa Fox
and the excellent job she does and suggested she should be recognized in some way.
Juan Becena, resident of Downey, spoke regarding the dust and dirt blowing from the NASA
site near Bellflower Boulevard. Mayor Trejo responded that it will be looked into.
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OTHER BUSINESS - Council Members Comments
Council Member McCarthy stated that he appreciates the recognition of Parents Day;
pleased to see Cantor Kenneth Jaffe offering the invocation this evening; had the honor of
meeting with some of the Judges and Commissioners from the Downey Superior Court system
and thanked Mayor Trejo for arranging that meeting; and recognized Dee Bacus, District 1
appointee to the Emergency Preparedness Committee and Mark Vasquez, District 1 appointee
to the Hospital Commission, who were present in the audience.
Council Member Perkins announced that the Rio Hondo Golf Course Clubhouse
construction is on schedule and within budget and thanked Community Services Director Kehoe
and Public Works Director Alvarez for their work on this project.
Council Member Bayer thanked the Mayor for inviting the North West Downey Little
League Champions and their parents to be present tonight; recognized Fay Campbell, District 4
appointee to the Water Facilities Corp., her mother and Maria Larkin, President of the
Chamber of Commerce, who were present in the audience; and requested further information be
provided to the City Council regarding the two major construction projects taking place at
Downey and Warren High Schools.
Mayor Trejo thanked Bonnie Kehoe, Director of Community Services, for setting up the
Mayor’s Athletic Awards which will have a significant impact on the youth involved; thanked
Katrin McCarthy for facilitating the Parents of the Year Proclamations and presentations;
thanked Council Member McCarthy for attending the Judges luncheon and Police Chief John
Finch for arranging the meeting; and announced that he had attended a Forum in Monterey
which addressed issues including establishing dialogues with other elected bodies such as
School Board Members, graffiti removal programs and the Amber Alert Program.
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
City Manager Gerald Caton recognized the uniformed police officers in attendance at the
meeting, Officers Rod McNeil and Maria Trevino and mentioned that the City is always looking
for citizens in the community that might like to become police officers and encouraged them to
contact the City.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:37 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned to 6:30 p.m., August 12, 2003, in the Council Chamber of
Downey City Hall.
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