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MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 11, 2002
The City Council/Community Development Commission of the City of Downey held an
adjourned regular meeting at 6:34 p.m., June 11, 2002, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City
Hall, Mayor/Chairman Meredith H. Perkins presiding.
PRESENT:Council Members/Commissioners:
Meredith H. Perkins
Rick Trejo
Kirk O. Cartozian
Keith McCarthy
Robert C. Winningham
Mayor/Chairman
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chairman
ALSO PRESENT:Gerald M. Caton, City Manager/Executive Di,'ector
Charles Vose, City Attorney
Kathleen Midstokke, City Clerk/Secretary
Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager
Darrell George, Director of Community & Economic Development/
Assistant Executive Director
John Michicoff, Director of Finance
Christina Vogel, Assistant to the City Manager
APPROVAL OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES – MAY 28, 2002
It was moved by Council Member/Commissioner Winningham, seconded by Council
Member/Commissioner Trejo, and unanimously carried to approve the Closed Session Minutes of
May 28, 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:
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.
SECTION 54956.9 - Subdivision (b) – Conference with legal counsel – anticipated
litigation (exposure to litigation) (three potential cases).
The meeting reconvened in open session at 7:38 p.m. with all Council Members/-
Commissioners present. There were no Closed Session actions to report.
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The meeting recessed at 7:39 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None
The meeting reconvened for Oral Communications at 8:33 p.m. with all Council Members/-
Commissioners present (see Oral Communications under the Regular City Council Meeting) and
recessed at 8:50 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m. with all Council Members/Commissioners present and
recessed to Closed Session to complete discussion of Closed Session Items previously announced.
The meeting reconvened in open session at 9:22 p.m. with all Council IV[embers/-
Commissioners present. There were no Closed Session actions to report.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:23 p.m.
Kathleen L. Midstone, City Clerk/Secretary De Mayor/Chairman
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
JUNE 11, 2002
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Res. #6572, confirming the 2002-03 Fiscal Year assessment
for Lighting and Landscaping District A.D. 121 Adopted 3
Hearing to consider the application of Main City Taxi for a
permit to conduct taxicab service in the City
Cont. to 7:30 p.m.
7/9/02 3
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Removal of Items from Consent Calendar
Council Minutes: Adj. & Reg. Mtgs. 5/28/02 Approved
Cash Contract #623 – Independence Park Skate Park &
Tennis Center: Appropriate $80,000 in L. A. County
Regional Park and Open Space Funds & auth. the issuance
of a contract change order for parking-lot rehabilitation Approved 4
Warrants Issued: #176706-177000; Wire Nos. 30000348-355;
$2, 143,668.17 Approved 4
Res. #6573, approv. the application for Pedestrian Funds for
Fiscal Year 2001-02 Adopted 4
Res. #6574, approv. the destruction of certain obsolete
records of the City Clerk’s Dept.Adopted 4
Res. #6575, amending the Memorandums of Understanding
between the City and Downey City Employees’ Associations,
Maintenance Unit, Miscellaneous Unit & Downey Public
Safety Auxiliary Association; and amending Res. #5515, the
Management & Confidential Exempt benefit plan Adopted 4
Res. #6576, approve an amendment to the contract between
the Board of Administration of the Calif. Public Employees
Retirement System and the City Council of Downey Adopted 5
Ord. auth. an amendment to the contract between the City
Council of Downey and the Board of Administration of the
Calif. Public Employees’ Retirement System Adopted 5
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COUNCIL MINUTES, JUNE 11, 2002
TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Ord. #1125, approv. Zone Change #02-17 for property at
12641-47 Lakewood Blvd.Adopted 5
Ord. amending the Downey Municipal Code, Article IV,
Chapter 2, Part 9, Section 4254. Dog Feces Introduced 6
Underground Utility District #17 easement Imperial
Hwy. (Phase II): Grant a utility easement to So. Calif.
Edison for City property at 9151 Imperial Hwy.Approved 6
Cash Contract #S.S. 498 – Imperial H\\')'. street lighting:
Accept improvements constructed & the maintenance
responsibility for work completed Approved 7
Appeal of certain conditions of approval for Conditional
Use Permit #02-08 & Zone Variance #02-27 for property
at 7423 Firestone Bl. (Firestone Car Wash)
Set hrg. 7:30 p.m.
6/25/02 7
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Agreement w/Lehman-English & Assoc. for general
advocacy services in Sacramento
Approved,
as amended
Speakers regarding the recent Police pursuit that resulted
in the death of Gonzalo Martinez and related issues
Lennie Whittington brought up fact that the public was
not invited to speak during the dog feces issue
Cn. McCarthy re the Budget Study Session held 6/4/02
Cn. McCarthy advised the Downey Civic Light Opera
opened their production of Man of La Mancha & urged
everyone to attend 9
Cn. McCarthy announced the Citizens for Downey
Committee meeting tomorrow at the Rio Hondo Country
Club w/guest speaker Bruce Severs
Cn. Winningham mentioned attending the Greek Festival
last weekend
Cn. Winningham thanked the press for their coverage
of the Transformation Values March 1ast weekend
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TABLE OF MINUTE ACTIONS (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT ACTION PAGE NO.
Cn. Trejo urged everyone to utilize the recreational
programs in the City now that summer is here 9
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Cn. Trejo thanked Police Department staff for discussing with
him gang activity and neighborhood preservation programs
Cn. Cartozian noted students will have more free time
in the summer and urged them to utilize the recreational
activities offered by the City of Downey
Cn. Cartozian noted he enjoyed the excellent food at
the recent Greek Festival
Cn. Cartozian advised that Friday, June 14th, is Flag
Day
Cn. Cartozian requested the meeting be adjourned in
memory of Dick Swift, a member of the Downey Tennis
Club
Mayor Perkins mentioned attending the Greek Festival
and stated the new Greek church is a welcome addition
to the new improved downtown Downey Ave.
Mayor Perkins congratulated Mario Guerra on becoming
a Deacon at St. Raymond’s Catholic Church 10
Mayor Perkins noted he enjoyed participating in the
Keep Downey Beautiful Awards given to homeowners
who exceptionally maintain their homes and yards 10
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Adjourned in memory of Dick Swift, member of the
Downey Tennis Club
Meeting adjourned to 6:30 p.m., June 25, 2002
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
JUNE 11, 2002
The City Council of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at 7:50 p.m., June 11, 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
Desi Alvarez, Director of Public Works
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
Mark Dryer, Police Captain
Christina Vogel, Assistant to the City Manager
Steven Yee, Economic Development Coordinator
PRESENTATIONS: None
HEARINGS
Mayor Perkins opened the public hearing on LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING
DISTRICT A.D. 121 – RESOLUTION CONFIRMING 2002-03 DISTRICT ASSESSMENT.
Ms. Midstokke affirmed receipt of the Proof of Publication and Affidavit of Posting of Notice.
It was moved by Council Member Winningham, seconded by Council Member McCarthy and so
ordered to receive and file.
There was no correspondence or protests received regarding this matter.
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Mr. Alvarez explained that this assessment finances the annual operation and maintenance
costs of the street lighting system and landscaping ofmedians and the public right of way. He noted
the City has approximately 5,418 streetlights, the majority of which are owned by Southern California
Edison and 673 streetlights owned by the City. The financing for the operational costs of the
streetlights is funded through the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972. In addition to streetlights,
this assessment also allows for the financing of landscaping and maintenance, which includes all tree
trimming and maintenance of landscaping on medians and parkways. The assessment district consists
of seven zones and the recommendation is to set the assessments at the same levels set last year when
the assessments were raised in some of the zones to cover the increased cost of electricity. Since this
cost has stabilized, there is no need to increase assessments. He referred to the tables summarizing
the assessment zones, energy rates, financial summary and history of assessment collection and
responded to comments from the .Council.
Council Member McCarthy referred to the 189 new streetlights installed along Imperial
Highway and inquired if they are included and was informed the operational costs are included. He
was informed they are in Zone III, Public Roadways, and are owned and maintained by the City.
Council Member Winningham asked if the City monitors electrical costs by controlling the
time streetlights are on and was advised the City controls the cost for lights that are direct metered but
the majority are owned by Southern California Edison, and are on a flat charge rate. It was noted
rates are set by the Public Utilities Commission, with a schedule of charges for Edison owned lights
and a different rate for metered lights. He surmised that the City is still paying the flat rate for
streetlights that are non-operational and inquired about Edison’s maintenance procedures for lights
that are burned out, noting it is to Edison’s advantage not to replace these bulbs. He was informed
Edison’s stated policy is that they replace the lights as soon as they are aware of them. He questioned
who is responsible to make Edison aware that lights are burned out and was informed it is Edison’s
responsibility but that the City also works to bring burnt out lights to Edison’s attention. He
requested the Mayor direct staff to look into Edison’s procedures of monitoring as he felt they are not
doing a sufficient job. He stated if the City is paying a flat fee for lights, the lights should be
operatIng.
Council Member Cartozian inquired how the zones are determined and was informed there is
a map on file that ties the zones together.
Council Member Trejo asked how it came about that the City owns lights and was informed
all the lights along Imperial Highway and the new lights in the downtown area are City owned
circuits. He referred to Appendix A-1 and the number of parcels listed for 1-20 units, noting it is
much larger than the number of parcels listed for 21-60 units. He was informed the 10,572 fiWre
represents residences in the City that have from 1-20 units, which is the majority of units in the CitY.
Mayor Perkins asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak in favor or in
opposition to the 2002-03 District Assessment.
There being no one to speak in favor or in opposition to the 2002-03 District Assessment, it
was moved by Council Member Winningham, seconded by Council Member Cartozian and so
ordered to close the public hearing.
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Council Member McCarthy suggested adding an area on the City’s web site where citizens
can report streetlights that are burned out.
RESOLUTION NO. 6572
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
CONFIRMING THE 2002-2003 FISCAL YEAR ASSESSMENT FOR LIGHTING
AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT A.D. 121
The Resolution 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
adopt.
Mayor Perkins opened the public hearing to CONSIDER THE APPLICATION OF MAIN
CITY TAXI FOR A PERMIT TO CONDUCT TAXICAB SERVICE IN THE CITY OF
DOWNEY.
Ms. Midstokke affirmed receipt of the Proof of Publication. It was moved by Council
Member Winningham, seconded by Council Member Cartozian, and so ordered to receive and file.
There was no correspondence received regarding this matter.
Ms. Vogel explained that further review of this application disclosed the omission of some
information and staff is recommending the hearing be continued until the Council Meeting of July 9th
to allow the applicant time to submit this information and to give staff time to review it.
Mayor Perkins asked if anyone present, who could not attend the Council Meeting of July 9th,
wished to speak in favor or in opposition to the proposed application.
It was moved by Council Member Winningham, seconded by Council Member Cartozian and
unanimously carried to continue the public hearing to the Council Meeting of July 9th.
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS FOR REMOVAL
Agenda Item 7, CASH CONTRACT NO. 629 – BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, was removed at the request of Council Member McCarthy. (See
statement by Mr. Caton below continuing this Item).
Agenda Item 6, CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 498 – IMPERIAL HIGHWAY STREET
LIGHTING, was removed at the request of Council Member Winningham.
Agenda Item 9, PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE APPEAL OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS
OF APPROVAL FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 02-08 AND ZONE VARIANCE
NO. 02-27, was removed at the request of Council Member Cartozian.
Agenda Item 10, AGREEMENT WITH LEHMAN-ENGLISH AND ASSOCIATES FOR
GENERAL ADVOCACY SERVICES IN SACRAMENTO, was removed at the request of Mayor
Perkins
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Mr. Caton advised that staff wished to remove Agenda Item 7. from the Agenda and bring it
back at the next council meeting, to which Council Member McCarthy agreed.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member Cartozian, seconded by Council Member Trejo, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of the Resolutions and approve the remainder of
the Consent Calendar as recommended:
COUNCIL MINUTES: ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETINGS, MAY 28, 2002:
Approve.
CASH CONTRACT NO. 623 – INDEPENDENCE SKATE PARK AND TENNIS
CENTER (ACCOUNT NO. 27-13972): Appropriate $80,000 in Los Angeles County
Regional Park and Open Space Funds and authorize. the issuance of a Contract Change Order
for parking-lot rehabilitation work: Approve.
WARRANTS ISSUED: NO. 176706 – 177000: WIRE NUMBERS 30000348-355;
$2,143,668.17: Approve.
RESOLUTION NO. 6573 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR PEDESTRIAN FUNDS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2001-2002 AUTHORIZED UNDER TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE III (S.B. 821)
RESOLUTION NO. 6574 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE RECORDS OF
THE CITY CLERK’S DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 6575 (ADOPT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING THE MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE DOWNEY CITY EMPLOYEES’
ASSOCIATIONS, MAINTENANCE UNIT, MISCELLANEOUS UNIT AND
DOWNEY PUBLIC SAFETY AUXILIARY ASSOCIATION; AND AMENDING
RESOLUTION 5515, THE MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT
BENEFIT PLAN
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RESOLUTION NO. 6576 (ADOPT)
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ORDINANCE NO. (1NTRODUCED)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’
RETIREMENT SYSTEM
ORDINANCE NO. 1125 (ADOPTED)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY TO
RE-ZONE ONE (1) LOT FROM C-2 (GENERAL 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)
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE TO AMEND DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 4254 – DOG
FECES
Ms. Vogel explained this item is a cleanup of language currently existing in the Downey
Municipal Code under Section 4254 – Dog Feces, specifically relating to public and private street
gutters. She noted the Code currently prohibits owners from allowing dogs to defecate on any public
property but does not prohibit that behavior in a street gutter. She advised the City does not want this
matter to enter storm drains and receiving water bodies, particularly with the new heavier
requirements relating to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit, with
cities being responsible for eliminating different types of bacteria found in receiving water bodies.
She referred to Page 2 of the staff report, noting the last paragraph describes the language being added
and removed.
Council Member Trej o inquired where bacterial information was obtained and was informed
it was provided by Mr. Green in the City’s Engineering Department.
Council Member Winningham complimented the City Manager and Assistant to the City
Manager for noticing this provision of the Downey Municipal Code and for correcting it.
Council Member McCarthy inquired how prosecution on this issue would be carried out.
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Mr. Alvarez advised violators would be referred to the City Prosecutor in the event the act
was observed and the party at fault was identified. The City Prosecutor would then proceed to
prosecute.
Mr. Vose noted the property owner has civil rights. The party would make a complaint with
the City and the City’s Code Enforcement Division would be involved.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY,
AMENDING DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, ARTICLE IV PUBLIC WELFARE,
MORAI IS AND POLICY, CHAPTER 2, ANIMALS AND POUND SERVICE,
PART 9. GENERAI, REGULATIONS, SECTION 4254. DOG FECES
The Ordinance was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Winningham,
seconded by Council Member Cartozian, and unanimously Qarried to waive further reading and
introduce.
RESOLUTIONS: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 17 EASEMENT IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
(PHASE II) – GRANT A UTILITY EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON
Mr. Alvarez referred to the underground utility district in place on Imperial Highway where
the City is in the process of removing the overhead electrical wires, advising this district is broken
down into three phases. He noted Phase I is near completion with most of the overhead electrical
wires now gone and with poles coming down shortly. Phase II begins at Ardis Avenue and runs to
the easterly City limit and work on this phase is beginning, with poles anticipated to be down by the
end of the year. He pointed out one issue associated with undergrounding of overhead lines is that
new lines have to be installed underground and the power company and other utilities require
easements to take their connections up to the point of service. He noted the subject property is a well
site on Imperial Highway and the City’s service cabinet that Southern California Edison must feed is
at the back of this well site. The City needs to provide an easement for Edison to install buried
cables, as well as an access easement for future maintenance of the cabinetry. He noted the
recommendation is that the Council grant a utility easement to Southern California Edison on City
property at 9151 Imperial Highway. He responded to comments from the Council.
Mayor Perkins complimented Mr. Alvarez and Hector Bordas for an outstanding job in this
process. He pointed out the City had a press release a week ago where the first pole was removed,
noting it had originally been installed in 1959.
It was moved by Council Member Cartozian, seconded by Council Member McCarthy, and
unanimously carried to grant a utility easement to Southern California Edison on City property
located at 9151 Imperial Highway.
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OTHER BUSINESS – Consent Calendar – Items removed by Council Approval
CASH CONTRACT NO. S.S. 498 – IMPERIAL HIGHWAY STREET LIGHTING
(ACCOUNT NO. 26-16498)
Council Member Winningham stated this is a good project instigated by Council Members
McCarthy and Perkins. He noted Edison attempted to take the funding away but the City was
persistent and brought the project back on track. He complimented staff noting the project was
completed a half million dollars under budget.
Council Member Cartozian inquired as to how the project came in under budget and was
informed it was partially due to the funds estimated, noting the City was fortunate in the final design
and was also due to the fact the City selected a less costly light pole than originally anticipated.
Council Member Winningham questioned how elimination of the metered poles saves the
City money and was informed this information will be provided at a later time.
It was moved by Council Member Wirmingham, seconded by Council Member Cartozian, and
unanimously carried to accept the improvements constructed and the maintenance responsibility
for the work completed under Cash Contract No. S.S. 498 – Imperial Highway Street Lighting.
Prior to the vote, Council Member McCarThy stated he felt it was assertive action with
Southern California Edison and other utilities to make this happen. He noted there has been some
disruption and inconvenience in this process but it has benefited the City visually and has enhanced
property values along Imperial Highway.
APPEAL OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 02-08 AND ZONE VARIANCE NO. 02-27 – A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR THE EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING CAR WASH FACILITY, AND A
ZONE VARIANCE RELATING TO REAR YARD SETBACKS FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 7423 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD (FIRESTONE CAR WASH),
ZONED C-2 (GENERAI, COMMERCIAL)
Council Member Cartozian requested staff supply the minutes and specifics detailing the
conditions the applicant has problems meeting that were specified by the Planning Commission last
week
It was moved by Council Member Cartozian, seconded by Council Member McCarthy, and
unanimously carried to set the public hearing for the appeal of Conditional Use Permit No. 02-08
and Zone Variance No. 02-27 for 7:30 p.m., June 25, 2002, in the Council Chamber of Downey
City Hall.
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AGREEMENT WITH LEHMAN-ENGLISH AND ASSOCIATES FOR GENERAT ,
ADVOCACY SERVICES IN SACRAMENTO
Mayor Perkins mentioned he had a lengthy conversation with the City Manager regarding this
agreement, which resolved most of his questions. He noted his primary concern was that a staff
member was devoting all of his time to water issues and that all correspondence was directed to a
staff member instead of the City Manager. He requested all future correspondence be directed to the
City Manager, with copies then distributed to staff. He mentioned his concern that a City
representative in Sacramento was not invited to intervene and be a part of the Boeing project. He
noted this has now been corrected and this person will take an active part to insure the Governor does
hear about the City’s project on the former Boeing property. He requested the following changes to
the contract: He noted the contract was for nine months and this gentleman has been representing the
City since April and he would like to leave the term at nine months from the original submission date
in April; and he referred to Section 26. Modification of Agreement. requesting the wording “City
Manager” be removed from line two and “City Council“ inserted. He noted the remainder of the
contract would remain the same.
Council Member Winningham mentioned receiving a monthly update from Mr. Lehman and
felt it was important this information continues to be supplied on a monthly basis. He suggested it be
directed to the City Manager with copies to key department heads.
It was moved by Mayor Perkins, seconded by Council Member Cartozian, and unanimously
carried to authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement with Lehman-English and
Associates for general advocacy services in Sacramento, with amendments as noted.
ORAI I 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
Michael Lakey, 11706 Coldbrook Avenue
Norma Martinez, 9525 Ardine Street, mother of Gonzalo Martinez
Mark Vasquez, 11726 Patton Road
Diana Quinteros, 11644 Brookshire Avenue
Cheno Romero, 6669 Loveland Street, Bell Gardens
Norbert Martinez, 9525 Ardine Street, brother ofGonzalo Martinez
George Perez, 9530 Ardine Street
Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee Street, brought to the Council’s attention the fact the
public was not invited to speak on the dog feces issue.
Mayor Perkins apologized for this omission.
Council Member Wimringham advised the speaker the item was introduced tonight and will
be brought back for adoption at the next Council Meeting where additional comments can be made.
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Mayor Perkins referred to the statement he read a couple of meetings ago regarding the
investigation into the Gonzalo Martinez incident and noted the City is still awaiting the reports from
the District Attorney and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
OTHER BUSINESS - Council Members
Council Member McCarthy noted a Budget Study Session was held on June 4th and
commended staff and the members of the public who participated.
Council Member McCarthy advised the Downey Civic Light Opera opened their
production of Man of La IVIancha, which will run for the next two weekends. He noted it was a
great performance and urged everyone to attend.
Council Member McCarthy announced that tomorrow morning the Citizens for Downey
Committee will meet at 7:00 a.m. at the Rio Hondo Country Club, with guest speaker Bruce Severs,
an inspiring poet and patriot.
Council Member Winningham mentioned he attended the Greek Festival last weekend.
C'ouncil Member Wirmingham thanked the press for their coverage of the Transformation
Values march held last weekend. He felt it did an excellent job of bringing people together in unity
and supported the values that should be upheld in the community.
('-'ouncil Member Trejo mentioned summer is coming and urged everyone to utilize the
recreational programs in the City. He noted the Library has excellent activities and there is an
excellent golf clinic at the Rio Hondo Country Club and urged citizens to use the City’s web site to
obtain information on these activities.
Council Member Trejo thanked Officer Wells, Lieutenant Esteves and Neighborhood
Preservation Officer Mark Galvan for meeting with him to discuss gang activity and neighborhood
preservation programs in the City.
Council Member Cartozian noted school \viII be out for summer vacation soon and students
will have more free time. He encouraged them to utilize the recreational activities available in the
City
(-'ouncil Member Cartozian noted he enjoyed the excellent food at the recent Greek Festival.
Council Member Cartozian advised that Friday, June 14th, is Flag Day, which symbolizes the
birth of the nation’s flag. He mentioned a trip with his family to the East Coast when he was in
fourth grade where they visited the home of Betsy Ross in Philadelphia on Flag Day, June 14, 1983 .
Council Member Cartozian requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Dick Swift, a
member of the Downey Tennis Club.
Mayor Perkins mentioned attending the Greek Festival and stated the new Greek church is a
welcome addition to the newly improved downtown Downey Avenue.
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Mayor Perkins congratulated Mario Guerra on becoming a Deacon at St. Raymond’s
Catholic Church, noting he is also a Chaplain for the Downey Police Department.
Mayor Perkins mentioned he enjoyed participating in the Keep Downey Beautiful Awards
given to proud homeowners who exceptionally maintain their homes and yards.
OTHER BUSINESS - Staff Members: None
The meeting recessed at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened at 9:22 p.m. with all Council Members
present.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:23 p.m.
The meeting adjourned in memory of Dick Swift, member of the Downey Tennis Club, to
6:30 p.In., June 25, 2002, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall.
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