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MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
MAY 28, 2002
The City Council/Community Development Commission of the City of Downey held an
adjourned regular meeting at 6:34 p.m., May 28, 2002, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City
Hall, Mayor/Chairman Meredith H. Perkins presiding.
PRESENT:Council Members/Commissioners :
Meredith H. Perkins
Rick Trej o
Kirk O. Cartozian
Keith McCarthy
Robert C. Winningham
Mayor/Chairman
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chairman
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
William Davis, Business Development Manager
Christina Vogel, Assistant to the City Manager
APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES – MAY 14, 2002
It was moved by Council Member/Commissioner Wirmingham, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Trejo, and unanimously carried to approve the Closed Session Minutes of
May 14, 2002.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor/Chairman Perkins announced the Council/Commission is recessing to Closed Session
(6:35 p.m.) to discuss matters under the authority of the following Sections of the Government Code:
A. SECTION 54956.8 – Conference with real property negotiator Darrell George re property:
11 037 Downey Avenue; negotiating parties: Paul Granata and Jim Simington; under
negotiation: price and terms of payment.
B. SECTION 54957.6 – Conference with labor negotiator Lee Powell re direction for labor
negotiations with the Downey Firemen’s Association and the Downey Police Officers ’
Association.
The meeting reconvened in open session at 7:34 p.m. with all Council Members/-
Commissioners present. 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 8:30 p.m. with all Council Members/-
Commissioners present (see Oral Communications under the Regular City Council Meeting) and
recessed at 9:25 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 10:09 p.m. with all Council Members/Commissioners present.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:10 p.m.
Kathleen L. Midstokke, City Clerk/Secretary Meredith Perkins, Mayor/Chairman
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
MAY 28, 2002
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Presentation of a City Flag to the American Red Cross, Rio
Hondo Chapter
Mayor’s Soaring Eagle Award for May to Margaret Campos,
Public Works Department
Mayor’s Soaring Eagle Award for May to Larry Campos,
Public Works Department 2
Ord. approving Zone Change No. 02-17 for properties located
at 12641-12647 Lakewood Bl.Introduced 4
Speakers regarding the recent Police pursuit that resulted in
the death of Gonzalo Martinez and related issues 5
Jeanette Gosden, S.E. L. A. Special Olympics Volunteer
Fundraising Chairman, requested funds for Special Olympics
participants from Downey 5
Mary Weston re code enforcement and property maintenance
issues at the former Rio Hondo Hospital on Telegraph Rd.
Kathy Fisher re transients living in the underground parking lot
at the former Rio Hondo Hospital and noted the fence to the
parking lot is broken 5
6Removal of Items from Consent Calendar
Council Minutes: Special Mtg. 5/14/02 & Adj. and Reg. Mtgs.
5/14/02 Approved 6
Warrants Issued: #176338-176705; Wire Nos.; 176,30000340-
347; $2,603.071.92 Approved 6
Contract for City boundary work: Auth. staff to develop &
City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement
w/Paul DeTilla Approved 6
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COUNCIL MINUTES, MAY 28, 2002
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Res. #6569, approv. Tract Map No. 52970 for properties at
12136-12152 Downey Ave. & 8315 Alameda St.Adopted 6
Res. #6570, approv. the application for grant funds for the
Watershed, Wildlife & Park Improvement Bond Act of
2000, Urban Forestry Grant Program Adopted 6
Res. #6571, adopting a class specification & establishing a
salary range for the Exec. Director of the Learning Center
& designating this classification as Middle Management Adopted 7
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Ord. #1124, adopting Zone Change No. 02-15 for properties
at 11948 Paramount Bl. & 8021 Cole St.Adopted
Cash Contract #627 – Columbus High School Youth Field
Improvements: Award contract to FYR Landscaping, Inc.,
d.b.a. Pierre Sprinkler & Landscape Approved 8
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Renewal of weapons firing range contract w/the Rio Hondo
Community College District (for P.D. weapons training)Approved
City participation in the 2002 Water Fair: Approve City’s
participation & contribute $16,500 for ultra low flow toilets Approved 9
Renewal of agreement w/Satsuma Landscape & Maintenance
for maintenance of the Rio Hondo Golf Course for 5 years Approved 9
2002-2003 Proposed Budget: Schedule a budget study
session to review the proposed budget
3:00 p.m., 6/4/02
Barbara Riley Center.
Apollo Park 9
Cn. Cartozian re attending the Sr. of the Year recognition of
Dr. Mary Stuffer at the Barbara Riley Center 10
Cn. Cartozian mentioned attending Unsworth ElementalI’
School’s “Read-In’' on 5/2 1 10
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Cn, Cartozian re attending Downey High School’s Hall of
Fame on 5/23/02
Cn. Trejo re meeting with the “shopping cart retrieval service
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COUNCIL MINUTES, MAY 28, 2002
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Cn. Trej o re meeting w/Neighborhood Preservation
Coordinator & Gang Unit Task Force re current concerns 10
Cn. Trej o re attending Memorial Day ceremony at the
Downey Cemetery 10
Cn. Winningham re attending Third Annual Downey High
School Hall of Fame as guest of recipient Sal Lorenzetti 10
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Cn. Winningham commended staff and the Council
Subcommittee for improvements to City’s web site
Cn. Winningham thanked the Physical Services Dept.
for their prompt response to overgrown vegetation issues
& a couple of fires in his Council District 10
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Cn. McCarthy requested the City Manager’s budget
transmittal letter be posted on the City’s web site
Cn. McCarthy mentioned the City hosted representatives
from the Environmental Protection Agency, L. A. County,
several Congressional offices & surrounding cities on
the issue of storm water runoff & trash & the new regulations 10
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Cn. McCarthy commended John Michicoff for arranging
“Customer Service Training“ for City employees
Mayor Perkins re attending Annual Older Americans
Recognition Awards at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion where
Dr. Mary Stauffer received an award 11
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Mayor Perkins mentioned attending the Annual Downey
Ponytail Softball closing ceremony on 5/18
Mayor Perkins mentioned attending a play at West Middle
School entitled “Spring Scene Festival“
Mayor Perkins congratulated Jim Jarrett and staff re the
development of a new park/soccer field in Downey
Mr. Caton mentioned he was excited about the new
recreational opportunities in Downey
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TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Mr. Caton re the Army Corp of Engineers’ request for the
LACDA Alliance to participate in the preparation of a
videotape documenting the history of the flood control
project 11
Mr. Caton mentioned the Environmental Protection
Agency’s District 9 Administrator, Mr. Nastri, participated
in the meeting today regarding storm water runoff 11
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Mr. Caton recognized Shirley Bennett & Anthony La of
the Public Works Department for their dedicated work
Adjourned in memory of Robert Shand, City employee
for over 23 years, retiring as Downey’s City Clerk in 1986,
and a Commissioner of the Water Board for District 4
after retirement 11
Meeting adjourned to 3:00 p.m., June 4, 2002, for a
Budget Study Session at the Barbara Riley Center at
Apollo Park 11
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
MAY 28, 2002
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:46 p.m., May 28, 2002, in
the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Meredith H. Perkins presiding.
PRESENT:Council Members :
Meredith H. Perkins
Rick Trejo
Kirk O. Cartozian
Keith McCarthy
Robert C. Winningham
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
ALSO PRESENT:Gerald M. Caton, City Manager
Charles Vose, City Attorney
Kathleen Midstokke, City Clerk
Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager
John Finch, Police Chief
Darrell George, Director of Community/Economic Development
James Jarrett, Director of Community Services
John Michicoff, Director of Finance
Mark Sauter, Fire Chief
Ron Yoshiki, Asst. Director of Community Dev./City Planner
William Davis, Business Development Manager
Christina Vogel, Assistant to the City Manager
Steven Yee, Economic Development Coordinator
Shirley Conte, Executive Secretary
PRESENTATIONS
Council Member Cartozian presented a City flag to Julie Van Doren, Joe Ayer, and
Adriana Thibodeaux, of the American Red Cross, Rio Hondo Chapter, to display at their
.facility. He mentioned he was informed by Ms. Van Doren that Downey’s flag was the only flag of
the cities they represent that was not displayed at their facility.
Ms. Van Doren mentioned the city flags are displayed in a room where their meetings are held
and identify the nine cities they serve.
Mayor Perkins presented the Mayor’s Soaring Eagle Award for May to Margaret Campos,
Administrative Clerk for the Public Works Department. He noted Ms. Campos has been a City
employee since 1989 and has made a commitment to further her education by taking business courses
at Fullerton College.
Ms. Campos thanked the City and her supervisor Shirley Bennett for recognizing her efforts
and hoped the Soaring Eagle program continues for years to come.
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Mayor Perkins also presented the Mayor’s Soaring Eagle Award for May to Larry Campos,
Lead Worker in Facility Maintenance for the Public Works Department. He noted Mr. Campos has
completed course work in human relations, math. health and computers at the local community
college and is currently taking public speaking.
Mr. Campos thanked the City for its recognition, his division leaders for their training, and his
wife Veronica for her patience and understanding.
Mayor Perkins commended the leadership of Shirley Bennett, Maintenance Services
Superintendent, who supervises both Larry and Margaret Campos.
HEARINGS
Mayor Perkins opened the public hearing on ZONE CHANGE NO. 02-17, FOR
PROPERTIES AT 12641-47 LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD.
Ms. Midstokke affirmed receipt of the Proof of Publication. It was moved by Council
Member McCarthy, seconded by Council Member Cartozian and so ordered to receive and file.
There was no correspondence received regarding this matter.
Mr. Yoshiki narrated a Power Point program regarding the request to rezone the subject
property by applying the proper classification pursuant to the City’s general plan. He noted the land
use designation is medium density residential, with a portion zoned general commercial. The request
is to rezone the C-2 (General Commercial) portion to medium density residential. He advised the
access to the back of the property is a private driveway, half-owned by the subject property and half-
owned by properties to the south. The applicant is proposing to develop the site with residential
condominiums. He reviewed the overall access to the site and responded to comments from the
Council
Mayor Perkins asked if the applicant or his representative wished to come forward and present
their case.
Richard Masse, 2700 Dawson Avenue, Signal Hill, referred to the Planning Commission
hearing in April, noting concerns about the private driveway. He advised the property is 21 feet wide
and will be widened to 30 feet, plus a curb and four-foot sidewalk the entire length. He noted the R-3
zoning allows up to 14 attached condominiums but advised he will be constructing 8 detached
townhomes, with a fire truck turnaround in the middle.
Council Member Trejo inquired if the trash truck ingress and egress was addressed at the
Planning Commission meeting and also if a new driveway will be installed.
Mr. Masse advised they will repave their section of the private driveway and will put a trash
enclosure at the end of the fire truck turnaround
Council Member McCarthy asked how quickly the project will be up and going and how
quickly the paving of the street will take place.
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Mr. Masse noted he was informed by engineering that the current fire hydrant is to be looped
to the water main on Lakewood Boulevard, which will require trenching up the street to install a new
water main, and advised the paving will take place after that work is completed.
Council Member McCarthy referred to the concern from a resident business that they may
receive assistance to relocate.
Mr. Masse advised that any agreement to assist this business would be with the previous
owner and not with him.
Council Member Wirmingham stated he did not feel it was Mr. Masse’s responsibility to
repave the entire street.
Mr. Masse advised, if the water main is on the other side of the street, he will probably have to
redo that patch and then re-slurry the street.
Mayor Perkins asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the zone change.
Matt Filler, 8708 Dalen Street, stated he is not against the zone change but is concerned about
the condition of the streets in that area. He inquired as to what would happen to the current donut
shop business with the rezoning to residential.
Steve Petty, a current resident at this site, stated his house is in question of being torn down.
He noted the donut shop is in a good commercial zone and should be allowed to remain but
everything back from it is usable for condominiums. He felt the entire street should be upgraded and
felt it is too small for trash trucks to make their turn in the back. He suggested the City survey the
sewers in this area before this project commences, noting they were installed in the 1930’s.
Kuong Chau, speaking on behalf of his father King (sp. ?) Chau, owner of Jenny’s Donuts,
stated they are not against the proposed condominium project on Lakewood Boulevard but noted the
zone change could result in the destruction of existing homes as well as his families’ business. He
requested the City allow them to keep their donut shop, which he noted is connected to other
businesses along Lakewood Boulevard.
There being no one else to speak, it was moved by Council Member Winningham, seconded
by Council Member Cartozian, and so ordered to close the public hearing.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
TO REZONE ONE (1) LOT FROM C-2 (GENERATI COMMERCIAL) TO
R-3-0 (MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL-
OWNERSHIP) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12641-12647 LAKEWOOD
BOULEVARD AND ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT APN (6263-002-003) (ZONE CHANGE
NO. 02-17)
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The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Winningham,
seconded by Council Member Cartozian, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and
introduce.
Council Member McCarthy commented that this property is clearly in need of repair and felt
the proposed project will be beneficial to the area. He suggested imposing the following terms: That
the developer give reasonable notification to current residential and business tenants of when they
need to vacate; that the appropriate City agencies work with the developer to improve the roadway at
this site and other sites mentioned; and that staff assist the current business owner to identify a new
location within Downey for their business.
Council Member Winningham advised he lives on a private street, which is a joint
participation of ownership for all property owners who utilize the right of ingress and egress. He
inquired if this right is usually contained through an easement and how is it enforced in situations
where it was done through the County of Los Angeles. He inquired if it is feasible to keep the
commercial unit to the front if variances are issued and felt it is a good project.
Council Member Trejo echoed the comments of the other Council Members and asked if staff
could review the present sewer system, as mentioned by Mr. Petty, before the development starts.
Council Member Cartozian mentioned driving by this property and noted it is an area that is
blighted and the proposed development will definitely help. He noted the potential for homeowners,
as opposed to apartment dwellings, will make people more proactive in warding off the problems
mentioned in the Planning Commission minutes.
Mr. Vose advised that only the Ordinance on the rezoning is before the Council tonight to
bring the property into consistency with the general plan, noting a lot of the issues brought up are not
necessarily a part of the rezoning. He stated in order for this project to develop, a tentative map must
be brought forward and these issues can be addressed at that time.
Council Member McCarthy requested the issues brought up be recorded and forwarded to the
Planning Commission when the approval of the tentative map is on their Agenda.
Mr. Yoshiki advised that access and resurfacing of the driveway could be addressed at the
time of the tentative map process. He noted due notices will go out to the surrounding properties
informing them of the public hearing for the tentative map, which automatically occurs with the
zoning designation recommended, R-3-0, ownership-type development. He stated the conditions
brought forth could be made part of that application. He noted the maintenance of the private
driveway is shared with the various owners. He deferred the question regarding the disposition of
the Jenny’s Donuts business to the applicant. He noted the sewer system, water issues, etc., will all
be part of the tentative map process.
Mayor Perkins inquired how the zone change will effect the donut shop and was informed the
change to R-3-0 zoning will make the donut shop a legal/non-conforming use and it could remain on
this site in that category.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following people spoke regarding the Police pursuit that resulted in the death of
Gonzalo Martinez and related issues:
Augustin Cevada, Altacalifa (sp. ?), Atzlan
Robert Hernandez, Norwalk
Michael Lakey, 11706 Coldbrook Avenue, Downey
Blanca BarHos, 1043 INewville Avenue, Downey
Cheno Romero, 6669 Loveland Street, Bell Gardens
Norma Martinez, 9525 Ardine Street, mother of Gonzalo Martinez
Joanna Quinteros, 11644 Brookshire Avenue
Matt Filler, 8708 Dalen Street, Downey
Alfredo Gugens
Susan Quinteros, 11644 Brookshire Avenue
Jeanette Gosden, Volunteer Fundraising Chairman for Southeast Los Angeles Special
Olympics, 14920 Cerritos Avenue, Bellflower, submitted paperwork to the City Clerk and spoke
regarding their funding request for $3,600 for 12 Special Olympics participants from Downey. She
advised the funds will support these youth in their athletic endeavors.
Mayor Perkins advised the City has just gone through a public hearing on Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and will consider this request.
Ms. Gosden stated she submitted a letter requesting CDBG funds but did not receive
notification of the public hearing and was not in attendance.
Mayor Perkins advised that the statement read at the last meeting regarding the Gonzalo
Martinez incident was issued by him and noted the City is now awaiting the District Attorney and
Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI’s) final reports and felt it was only fair to wait until then
before drawing any conclusions.
The meeting recessed at 9:10 p.m. and reconvened at 9:20 p.m. to continue Oral
Communications, with all Council Members present.
ORAI, COMMUNICATIONS (Cont.)
Mary Weston, 8347 Birchcrest Road, spoke regarding code enforcement and property
maintenance issues at the former Rio Hondo Hospital on Telegraph Road and requested assistance
from the City.
Kathy Fisher, 8353 Birchcrest Road, spoke regarding transients living in the underground
parking area at the former Rio Hondo Hospital on Telegraph Road and noted the fence to the
underground parking lot is broken.
Mayor Perkins requested staff review the issues brought forth regarding Rio Hondo Hospital
and advised that he attended a Hospital Board meeting where it was noted this property has been sold.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS FOR REMOVAL
Agenda Item 8, CITY PARTICIPATION IN THE 2002 WATER FAIR, was removed at
the request of Council IV[ember Wirmingham
Agenda Items 7, RENEWAL OF WEAPONS FIRING RANGE CONTRACT WITH
THE RIO HONDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT, and 10, RENEWAL OF
AGREEMENT WITH SATSUMA FOR MAINTENANCE OF RIO HONDO GOLF COURSE,
were removed at the request of Council Member Trejo.
Agenda Item 5, CASH CONTRACT NO. 627, COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH
FIELD IMPROVEMENTS, was removed at the request of Mayor Perkins.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member Cartozian, seconded by Council Member McCarthy, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of the Resolutions and approve the remainder of
the Consent Calendar as recommended:
COUNCIL MINUTES: SPECIAL MEETING, MAY 14, 2002, AND ADJOURNED
AND REGULAR MEETINGS, MAY 14, 2002: Approve.
WARRANTS ISSUED: NO. 176338 – 176705; WIRE NUMBERS; 176, 30000340-347;
$2,603,071.92: Approve.
CONTRACT FOR CITY BOUNDARY WORK: Authorize staff to develop, and the City
Manager to execute, a professional services contract with Mr. Paul DeTilla in the amount of
$ 15,000 to develop a complete legal and digital description of the City boundary: Approve.
RESOLUTION NO. 6569 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT MAP NO.
52970 (12136-12152 DOWNEY AVENUE AND 8315 ALAMEDA STREET),
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDER AND
ACCEPTING A CASH DEPOSIT (RECEIPT NO. 002-32201) AS SURETY
RESOLUTION NO. 6570 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE
WATERSHED, WILDLIFE AND PARK IMPROVEMENT BOND ACT OF
2000, URBAN FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM
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RESOLUTION NO. 6571 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADOPTING A CLASS SPECIFICATION AND ESTABLISHING A
SALARY RANGE FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE
LEARNING CENTER AND DESIGNATING THIS CLASSIFICATION AS
MIDDLE MANAGEMENT
ORDINANCE NO. 1124 (ADOPT)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE ZONING MAP AND
CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR THE EASTERLY 57.6
FOOT PORTION OF THE LOT FROM Cl (NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL) TO R-1 5,000 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) FOR
PROPERTY AT 11948 PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD AND 8021 COLE
STREET AND ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 6259-002-
046 AND 047) (ZONE CHANGE NO. 02-15)
OTHER BUSINESS - Consent Calendar - Items removed by Council Approval
CASH CONTRACT NO. 627 – COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH FIELD
IMPROVEMENTS (ACCOUNT NO. 27-17551)
Mayor Perkins inquired if the Professional Services Agreement for this project is with the
same group as is handling the Independence Park Skate Park and was informed they are not. He felt
the estimator did not come close to the architect’s estimate and reviewed some of the differences he
found
Council Member Cartozian inquired as to how $15,000 is reduced from the construction cost.
Mr. Jarrett advised a more complex project was initially anticipated and more funds were
included for inspection and project oversight than were necessary. He noted staffs agreement with
the Mayor on items, such as the bleachers, that were estimated higher than the architect’s figure and
advised that staff will request the contractor reduce those items to a point where they do not exceed
the budget.
Council Member Winningham inquired as to what the project will include, as far as outfield
fences, base pads, mounds, etc., to accommodate baseball.
Mr. Jarrett advised the base pads will be 60 and 70 feet, the fields are 250 or 260 feet, and
there are no mounds, as these are softball fields and will be committed to youth soccer, softball and
baseball. He noted mounds can always be installed later if they become a necessity.
Council Member Winningham requested staff review installing a mound on at least one of
the two ball diamonds.
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Council Member Cartozian inquired if the grant was based upon youth sport usage and was
informed that it was.
Council Member Trej o inquired if the school facility will be utilized for restrooms and was
informed school restrooms will be used, as no restrooms and no field lighting were included in the
project .
Council Member McCarthy suggested directional signs be placed to inform the public as to
where the fields are and how to get there, since the entrance is on Woodruff Avenue.
It was moved by Mayor Perkins, seconded by Council Member Cartozian, and unanimously
carded to award Cash Contract No. 627, totaling $295,357 to FYR Landscaping, Inc., d.b.a.
Pierre Sprinkler and Landscape, for Youth Field Improvements at Columbus High School.
RENEWAL OF WEAPONS FIRING RANGE CONTRACT WITH THE RIO HONDO
COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
In response to questions from Council Member Trejo, Chief Finch advised there are monthly
qualifications and a couple of days and nights are offered an average of two to three times a month.
He noted it has been found that the more sessions offered, the more money saved, as overtime is not
utilized as usage is on CIty time. He advised no other facility offers the flexibility of the Rio Hondo
Range and few places are building ranges now because of the lead used in the bullets, which is
considered hazardous waste and must be removed carefully. He noted “all on-site facilities“ includes
both sides of the range and the equipment that turns the targets, etc.
It was moved by Council Member Canozian, seconded by Council Member McCarthy, and
unanimously carried to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract renewal with the Rio Hondo
Community College District for the use of their weapons firing range for Police Department
weapons training.
CITY PARTICIPATION IN THE 2002 WATER FAIR
Council Member Winningham noted members of the press are here this evening and the
Central Basin Municipal Water District (CBMWD) will be releasing information.
Gus Meza, Conservation Coordinator for the Central Basin Municipal Water District, and
Robert Rodriguez, Program Director for the Oldtimers Foundation, submitted copies of a door
hanger that will be distributed tomorrow to all Downey residents advertising the free toilet give-away
program. It was noted they will be distributing 500 ultra-low flow toilets to the residents of Downey
to help conserve water, with funding from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
and the United Stated Bureau of Reclamation. The City partnered with the CBMWD to provide
residents with an additional 300 toilets for a total of 800. The toilets are free, with a maximum of
two per household.
Council Member Trejo asked how much water is saved per toilet and was advised it averages
about 35 gallons a day, which is 70 million gallons over the life of the toilet, which is about 10 years.
Mr. Rodriguez advised the old toilets would be recycled and used as road base.
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It was moved by Council Member McCarthy, seconded by Council Member Winningham,
and unanimously carried to approve the City’s participation in the 2002 Water Fair being
organized by the Central Basin Municipal Water District and contribute $16,500 for ultra low
flow toilets.
RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH SATSUMA FOR MAINTENANCE OF RIO
HONDO GOLF COURSE
In response to questions by Council Member Trejo, Mr. Jarrett advised that all golf courses
have some amount of divots and felt the City has a good program wherein they work with golf
course maintenance staff, the golfers, and the men’s club, who repair divots in conjunction with the
golf professional. There is also a public relations program that- works with the golfers to encourage
them to repair divots as they play the course.
Council Member Trejo mentioned there has been a big improvement on the golf course over
the last ten years and commended staff and the maintenance crew.
It was moved by Council Member Trejo, seconded by Council Member Winningham, and
unanimously carded to approve a five (5) year agreement with Satsuma Landscape and
Maintenance for landscape services at Rio Hondo Golf Course.
ORDINANCES: None
RESOLUTIONS: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
2002-2003 PROPOSED BUDGET
Mr. Caton advised that he has distributed the proposed budget and noted the City Charter
stipulates a public hearing to approve the budget must be held on or before June 30th. He suggested
the public hearing be scheduled for June 25th, with a budget study session prior to that date.
Council Member McCarthy suggested the 4th or 18th of June and recommended the meeting
be held at a different location, which might provide more public participation. He noted past
experience has shown only one or two people in attendance at the budget study session. He suggested
the Barbara Riley Center at Apollo Park or any of the park buildings as the meeting site.
Mr. Caton suggested June 4th in case a follow up meeting is needed.
After further discussion by the Council, it was decided to hold the meeting at 3:00 p.m.,
June 4, 2002, at the Barbara Riley Center, Apollo Park.
Mayor Perkins requested the Council also hold June 18th open, if needed, to complete the
study session. He noted the meeting on the 18th, if needed, will be held in the Council Chamber of
Downey City Hall.
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OTHER BUSINESS - Council Members
Council Member Cartozian noted he attended the recognition of Senior of the Year, Dr.
Mary Stauffer on May 16, 2002, at the Barbara Riley Center. He mentioned Doris Patterson was
also a nonimee.
Council Member Cartozian mentioned attending Unsworth Elementary School’s “Read-In”
on May 21 st where he read to a class of Third graders.
Council Member Cartozian thanked Council Members Wirmingham and McCarthy for
attending DowneY High School’s Hall of Fame on May 23, 2002. He advised that SaI Lorenzetti,
Dean Ackland and James Zupancic were inducted. He explained the application process and
encouraged everyone to submit nominations.
Council Member Trej o thanked Assistant City Manager Powell for setting up a meeting with
the “shopping cart retrieval service” to discuss his concerns and hoped progress would be made.
('-'ouncil Member Trejo thanked the Police Department for setting up a meeting with the
Neighborhood Preservation Coordinator and Gang Unit Task Force to discuss current concerns.
Council Member Trejo mentioned attending the Memorial Day ceremony at the Downey
Cemetery, which was a fine event.
Council Member Winningham mentioned attending the Third Annual Downey High School
Hall of Fame as the guest of SaI Lorenzetti, who was a recipient. He noted Mr. Lorenzetti has been a
member of the community for many years and owned and operated Sal’s bakery and delicatessen for
about 40 years.
Council Member Winningham commended and thanked staff and the Council subcommittee
for providing more information on the City’s web site.
Council Member Winningham thanked the Physical Services Department for their prompt
response to overgrown vegetation issues and a couple of fires in his District.
Council Member McCarthy requested the City Manager’s current budget transmittal letter
be posted on the City’s web site.
(aouncil Member McCarthy announced that today the City hosted representatives from the
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), Los Angeles County, several Congressional offices and
surrounding cities on the issue of storm water runoff and trash and the new regulations. He
commended staff, especially Christina Vogel, for the preparation of the meeting and felt the chance to
meet with the EPA was positive progress.
Council Member McCarthy commended John Michicoff for arranging “Customer Service
Training” for City employees today and tomorrow.
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Mayor Perkins advised he attended the Annual Older Americans Recognition Awards at
the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, where Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe presented an
award to Dr. Mary Stauffer.
Mayor Perkins mentioned attending the Annual Downey Ponytail Softball closing
ceremonies on the 18th, which was well attended.
Mayor Perkins mentioned attending a play on May 21st at West Middle School entitled
“Spring Scene Festival” and commended the teacher and students involved.
Mayor Perkins congratulated Jim Jarrett and staff regarding the development of a new
park/soccer field in Downey.
OTHER BUSINESS – Staff Members
Mr. Caton stated he is also excited about the new recreational opportunities in Downey.
Mr. Caton advised that the Army Corp of Engineers requested the LACDA Alliance
participate in the preparation of a videotape documenting the history of the recent flood control
project. He noted this project is one of the highlights of his career.
Mr. Caton noted his pleasure that the EPA’s (Environmental Protection Agency’s) District 9
Administrator, Mr. Nastri, participated in the meeting today regarding storm water runoff, which
will be addressed in this year’s budget and will be a greater expense to the City in the coming years.
Mr. Caton recognized Shirley Bennett and Anthony La of the Public Works Department
in attendance at tonight’s meeting and publicly thanked them for their dedicated work.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:10 p.m.
The meeting adjourned in memory of Robert Shand, City employee for over 23 years,
retiring as Downey’s City Clerk in 1986, and a Commissioner of the Water Board, District 4,
after retirement, to 3:00 p.m., June 4, 2002, at the Barbara Riley Center at Apollo Park for a Budget
Study Session.
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Kathleen L. h4idsto Ike, City Clerk Meredith H. Perkins, Mayor
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