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CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR
BLANCA PACHECO
MAYOR PRO TEM
SEAN ASHTON
COUNCIL MEMBERS
CATHERINE ALVAREZ
CLAUDIA M. FROMETA
MARIO TRUJILLO
SEE ATTACHED SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE JANUARY 25, 2022 SPECIAL AND REGULAR DOWNEY CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Notice regarding Public Comment: In order to ensure that non-English speakers receive the same opportunity to directly address the City Council, the City of Downey will continue to follow Government Code Section 54954.3(b)(2) and provide non-English speakers double the allotted time to make their public comments utilizing a translator during public meetings of the City Council. All other speakers will be given the allotted 3-minute speaking time for public hearing items and one 4-minute speaking time for agenda, consent calendar and non- agenda items established by the Downey Municipal Code. To request oral language interpretation at a City Council meeting contact the City Clerk's Office at (562) 904-7280, 48-hours in advance of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Alvarez, Frometa, Trujillo, Mayor Pro Tem Ashton, Mayor Pacheco
APPROVE CLOSED SESSION MINUTES: Special Meeting Minutes of December 7, 2021.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA ITEMS
(Persons wishing to address the City Council on any item on the Special Meeting Agenda may do so at this time. Please limit your comments to no more than four (4) minutes).
RECESS TO A CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL UNDER THE FOLLOWING AUTHORITIES:
1. Government Code Section 54956.95 - Liability Claim: Robert Linares v. City of Downey, Worker’s Compensation Claim No.: 18-135801; WCAB NO.: ADJ11562752; Agency claimed against: City of Downey.
2. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation - City of Downey v. Jose Bonilla Vasquez, Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. 20STCV19263.
3. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation – Orange County Council of Governments, et al. v. California Department of Housing and Community Development, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. 21STCP01970.
4. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation – Central and West Basin Replenishment District v. Adams, et. al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. C786656.
JANUARY 25, 2022
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Special Meeting – 5:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting – 6:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
2 5. Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with City of Downey Real Property Negotiator:
City Manager Gilbert Livas and Deputy City Manager/Community Development Aldo E. Schindler Re: Property at Assessor Parcel Number 6255-002-900 Negotiating Parties: Betty Wilshire, LLC a California Limited Liability Company; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.
6. Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with City of Downey Real Property Negotiator:
City Manager Gilbert Livas and Deputy City Manager/Community Development Aldo E. Schindler Re: Property at Assessor Parcel Number 6255-002-900 Negotiating Parties: Bijan Radnia; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.
7. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Separation/Release-Government Code Section 54957(b)(1).
ADJOURNMENT
CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Alvarez, Frometa, Trujillo, Mayor Pro Tem Ashton, Mayor Pacheco
INVOCATION: Council Member Frometa
FLAG SALUTE: Police Chief Murray
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
PRESENTATIONS
1. Update regarding COVID-19 and Downey’s Emergency Plans Overview by Downey Emergency Manager Rakdy Khlok.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23: Community Development.
2. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY REGARDING THE DRAFT MAP FOR ELECTION DISTRICT BOUNDARIES: Administration.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA, CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS This portion provides an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on agenda, consent calendar and items not listed on the agenda within the jurisdiction of the City Council. It is requested, but not required, that you state your name, address and subject matter upon which you wish to speak. Please limit your comments to no more than four (4) minutes. The total public comment period is limited to 30 minutes. Pursuant to the Brown Act, no discussion or action, other than a brief response, referral to the City Manager/staff or schedule for a subsequent agenda, shall be taken by the City Council/Agency on any issue brought forth under this section.
3 CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one motion unless a City Council Member requests an item be removed. Removed items will be considered following approval of the Consent Calendar.
3. WARRANTS ISSUED JANUARY 11, 2022: Warrant Nos. 356380 – 356914; Payroll Wire Numbers 30004181, 30004183 – 30004186 & 30004189 – 30004191; EFT Nos. 11120 – 11173; Manual Wire No. 2200 – 2205 in the total amount of $7,909,907.01: Finance.
4. WARRANTS ISSUED JANUARY 25, 2022: Warrant Nos. 356915 – 357185; Payroll Wire Numbers 30004187 – 30004188 & 30004193 – 30004195; EFT Nos. 11174 – 11207; Manual Wire No. 11174 – 11207 in the total amount of $5,893,355.02: Finance.
5. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ITERIS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 FOR DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITYWIDE BUS SIGNAL PRIORITY SYSTEM; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT; AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT AS DEEMED NECESSARY (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 17- 07): Public Works.
6. ACCEPT WORK FOR STEWART & GRAY RD. FIBER-OPTIC TRAFFIC SIGNAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND UPGRADES; APPROVE FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $2,357,035.84; AND, AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 17-10): Public Works.
7. AWARD CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,459,369 TO ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FLORENCE AVE. PAVEMENT REHABILITATION; AUTHORIZE THE
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE ORDERS OR
ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK DEEMED NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE UP TO THE APPROVED PROJECT BUDGET (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 20-05): Public Works.
8. ACCEPT WORK FOR FY2020/2021 RESIDENTIAL STREETS PAVEMENT REHABILITATION - AREA 9; APPROVE HARDY & HARPER, INC.’S FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $2,070,984.39; AND, AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 21-03): Public Works.
9. ACCEPT WORK FOR 3RD ST. PAVEMENT REHABILITATION; APPROVE FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $211,654.70; AND, AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 21-05): Public Works.
10. AWARD CONTRACT TO ALL CITIES ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $982,905 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 5TH ST. WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF $50,000 FROM WATER FUND CIP ACCOUNT NO. 51-1-8674 TO WATER FUND CIP ACCOUNT NO. 51-1-8634; AND, AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY
ENGINEER TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE ORDERS OR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK
DEEMED NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE UP TO THE APPROVED PROJECT BUDGET (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 21-15): Public Works.
11. AWARD CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,355,000 TO HARDY & HARPER, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL STREETS PAVEMENT REHABILITATION - AREA 10;
AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE
ORDERS OR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK FOR THIS PROJECT DEEMED NECESSARY OR
DESIRABLE UP TO THE APPROVED PROJECT BUDGET (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 22-02): Public Works.
4 12. AWARD CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,875,000 TO HARDY & HARPER, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL STREETS PAVEMENT REHABILITATION - AREA 1;
AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE
ORDERS OR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK DEEMED NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE UP TO THE APPROVED PROJECT BUDGET (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 22-15): Public Works.
13. AWARD CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,290,000 TO HARDY & HARPER, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STOAKES AVE., MELDAR AVE., MANZANAR AVE. AND VISTA DEL ROSA ST. IMPROVEMENTS; AND, AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY
ENGINEER TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE ORDERS OR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK
DEEMED NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE UP TO THE APPROVED PROJECT BUDGET (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 22-19): Public Works.
14. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE FOR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE OF THE COMPUTER AIDED
DISPATCH (CAD) AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (RMS) SOFTWARE, USER INTERFACES, AND DATABASES FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2022 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2022, FROM CENTRAL SQUARE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $$116,463.24: Fire.
15. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF SIX (6) CARDIAC
MONITOR/DEFIBRILLATOR UNITS (MONITOR, CABLES, SENSORS, AND BATTERIES) FOR A CONTRACT PERIOD FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2022 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2023, FROM ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION: Fire.
16. APPROVE TRANSFER AGREEMENT NO. 2021RPLLAR02 WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FOR FURMAN PARK STORMWATER CAPTURE AND INFILTRATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND,
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS DEEMED NECESSARY: Public Works.
17. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KANE, BALLMER & BERKMAN FOR ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT AS DEEMED NECESSARY FOR SAID PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: Public Works.
18. RATIFY THE ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH STRUMWASSER & WOOCHER FOR ELECTION LAW SERVICES: City Attorney.
19. APPROVE RETAINER AGREEMENT WITH THE LAW OFFICES OF FERGUSON, PRAET & SHERMAN FOR PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES: Police/City Attorney.
20. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COPIER/PRINTER PURCHASE INCLUDING A
THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR MANAGED PRINT SERVICES WITH PACIFIC OFFICE AUTOMATION: Finance.
21. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO RENEW ARTNET-IT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
DUE TO BUSINESS TAX FILING STATUS CHANGE FROM DBA TO CORPORATION, AND RATE INCREASE TO MEET AND MATCH THE GOING MARKET RATE: Finance.
5 22. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA REGENTS, ON BEHALF OF THE UCLA CENTER FOR
PREHOSPITAL CARE FOR THE PROVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION AND QUALITY
IMPROVEMENT SERVICES AS MANDATED FOR PROVIDER AGENCIES BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AGENCY: Fire.
23. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH REVENUE AND COST SPECIALISTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,230 FOR A COST ALLOCATION PLAN (FULL COSTS), COST ALLOCATION PLAN (OMB A-87) AND USER FEE STUDY; AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS: Finance.
24. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH SIFI
NETWORKS DOWNEY, LLC FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A CITYWIDE FIBER OPTIC NETWORK SYSTEM; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS: Public Works.
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 22-______, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH SIFI
NETWORKS DOWNEY, LLC FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A CITYWIDE FIBER OPTIC NETWORK SYSTEM.
25. ADOPT THE 2022 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR (OR MAYOR PRO TEM IN THE MAYOR’S ABSENCE) TO SIGN POLICY AND POSITION LETTERS WITHIN THE GUIDELINES OF THE PLATFORM: Administration.
26. APPROVE THE BUDGET CALENDAR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET: Finance.
27. RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT REGARDING COMPLETION OF RIO SAN GABRIEL PARK TURF RESTORATION IMPROVEMENTS (MISCELLANEOUS PROJECT NO. 354): Public Works.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
28. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS TO COMPLY WITH SENATE BILL 9: Community Development.
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 22-______, AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADDING SECTION 9965 TO CHAPTER 9 OF ARTICLE IX OF
THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO URBAN LOT SPLITS AND AMENDING SECTION 9312.08 OF CHAPTER 3 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TWO UNIT PROJECTS IN THE R-1 ZONE AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA.
29. APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO THE INTER-GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND CITY COUNCIL STANDING SUB-COMMITTEES FOR 2022: Mayor Pacheco.
30. DISCUSS “OUR NEIGHBORHOOD VOICES” INITIATIVE, WHICH SEEKS TO OVERRIDE NEW
STATE HOUSING LAWS AND RESTORE LOCAL PLANNING INPUT OVER LAND USE DECISIONS: Mayor Pacheco.
31. DISCUSS PROCLAIMING OCTOBER AS INDIGENOUS’ PEOPLES MONTH: Council Member Alvarez.
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
6 ADJOURNMENT: In memory of the Apollo 1 Astronauts, the STS-51-L Challenger Space Shuttle Crew and the STS-107 Columbia Space Shuttle Crew; and, the lives lost due to COVID-19.
Supporting documents are available at: www.downeyca.org; City Hall-City Clerk’s Department, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Video streaming of the meeting is available on the City’s website. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if special assistance is needed to participate in this meeting, complete the City’s Title II ADA Reasonable Accommodation Form located on the City’s website and at City Hall - City Clerk’s Department, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., and submit to the City Clerk’s Department or contact (562) 904-7280 or TTY 7-1-1, 48 business hours prior to the City Council meeting.
The City of Downey prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in any of its program and services. For questions, concerns, complaints, or for additional information regarding the ADA, contact the City’s ADA/Section 504 Coordinator at [email protected]: Phone: (562) 299-6619; or TTY at 7-1-1.
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the City of Downey prohibits discrimination of any person in any of its program and services. If written language translation of City agendas or minutes, or for oral language interpretation at a City meeting is needed, contact the City Clerk's Office at (562) 904-7280, or (562) 299-6619, 48 business hours prior to the meeting.
En cumplimiento con el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles, la Ciudad de Downey prohíbe la discriminación de cualquier persona en todos sus programas y servicios. En caso de necesitar una traducción escrita de las órdenes del día o las actas de las reuniones de la ciudad, o para solicitar un intérprete oral para una reunión de la ciudad, comuníquese a la oficina de la Secretaria de la Ciudad al (562) 904-7280, o al (562) 299-6619, en el horario de atención comercial, 48 horas antes de la reunión. I, Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk, City of Downey, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing notice was posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54950 Et. Seq., at the following locations: Downey City Hall, Downey City Library, and Barbara J. Riley Community and Senior Center.
Dated this 20th day of January, 2022. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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7 SPECIAL NOTICE
Public Participation and Accessibility for the January 25, 2022, Downey Special and Regular City Council Meetings
Pursuant to Downey City Council Resolution No. 22-8048 (attached), Authorizing the Use of Remote Teleconferenceing Provision Pursuant to AB 361, adopted on January 12, 2022, the Special and Regular City Council Meetings scheduled for January 25, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. will allow members of the public to view, listen and participate in the meetings virtually/remotely. Members of the public wishing to submit public comment to the City Council regarding items on the agenda or non- agenda may do so in writing prior to the meeting or telephonically during the meeting at the indicated times.
If you experience any technical difficulties with either Zoom or YouTube Livestream during the virtual meeting(s) please switch to the alternate platform.
Below are the ways to participate in the Special Meeting at 5:30 p.m.
1. Zoom Teleconference: (888) 788-0099 or (877) 853-5247
Meeting ID: 994 4403 4646 Passcode: 543846
Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/99444034646
Public Comment shall be on Closed Session Items Only
2. E-mail: [email protected]
In order to effectively accommodate public participation, participants are asked to provide their public comments via e-mail by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Participants submitting public comment via email are encouraged to provide the following information in their email:
a) Full Name;
b) City of Residence;
c) Agenda Item No.;
d) Written Comments.
3. Teleconference phone number: (562) 299-6622
Calls will be placed on hold in queue and participants will provide their public comments via speaker phone. Persons speaking are limited to a maximum of four (4) minutes. Please be mindful that the teleconference call will be recorded as any other person is recorded when appearing before the City Council, and all other rules of procedure and decorum will apply when addressing the City Council by teleconference.
Participants addressing the City Council by teleconference are encouraged to provide the following information:
a) Full Name;
b) City of Residence;
c) Agenda Item No.;
d) Public Comment.
8 Below are the ways to participate in the Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
1. Zoom Webinar: (888) 788-0099 or (877) 853-5247
Meeting ID: 948 7430 0091
Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94874300091
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DowneyCityCouncilMeetings
Members of the public wishing to address the City Council during public comment period may do so by the following methods:
2. E-mail: [email protected]
In order to effectively accommodate public participation, participants are asked to provide their public comments via e-mail by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Participants submitting public comment via email are encouraged to provide the following information in their email:
a) Full Name;
b) City of Residence;
c) Subject or Agenda Item No.;
d) Written Comments.
3. Teleconference phone number: (562) 299-6622
At the appropriate public comment periods during the meetings, the Mayor will make an announcement and the teleconference lines will be activated. Calls will be placed on hold in queue and participants will provide their public comments via speaker phone. Persons speaking on public hearing items are limited to three (3) minutes. Persons speaking on agenda, consent calendar, and non-agenda items are limited to one four (4) minute period. Please be mindful that the teleconference call will be recorded as any other person is recorded when appearing before the City Council, and all other rules of procedure and decorum will apply when addressing the City Council by teleconference.
Participants addressing the City Council by teleconference are encouraged to provide the following information:
a) Full Name;
b) City of Residence;
c) Subject or Agenda Item No.;
d) Public Comment.
For any questions contact the City Clerk’s Office at (562) 904-7280.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL • THE CITY • r•
AUTHORIZING USE OF REMOTE TELECONFERENCING PROVISION
PURSUANT • AB 361
WHEREAS, the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code section 54950 et seq.) generally requires • •- meeting via teleconference, including through •' virtual or electronic means, to, among other things, provide public access at each location in which members of the I egislative body are teleconferencing; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature recently enacted Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361), which amended Government Code section 54953 to allow local agencies to meet fully virtually, without fully adhering to the rules otherwise applicable to teleconferencing, during a proclaimed state of emergency if state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing or if meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Downey has considered the circumstances of the state of emergency; and
WHEREAS, state or local officials continue to recommend measures to promote social distancing to prevent the spread of COVI D-1 9; and
WHEREAS, in light of the current surge of the Omicron Variant infection rate in Los Angeles County and increase in hospitalizations, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health and safety of attendees; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Downey desires to hold virtual meetings Aiursuant to AB 361 and Government Code section 54953(e) implementing AB 361's equirements for providing virtual and remote public participation in the meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES HEREBY OLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and shall be the findings of the City of Downey's City Council and each and every other legislative body of the City.
SECTION 2. The City Council and all other legislative bodies of the City of Downey created by the City Council or created through its City Charter shall continue to meet virtually in
participation in meetings shall be remote and virtual in compliance with AB 361.
SECTION 3. This Resolution is in effect for 30 days from the effective date of this Resolution, unless further extended by the City Council. Any conflicting orders or regulations are repealed by the adoption of this Resolution.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12 th day of January, 2022,
LANCA PACHECO, Mayor
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Downey at a Special meeting held on the 12 th day of January, 2022 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members: Alvarez, Frometa, Mayor Pacheco
NOES: Council Member: None.
ABSENT: Council Members: Ashton, Trujillo
ABSTAIN: Council Member: Unie.
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