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CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR
BLANCA PACHECO
MAYOR PRO TEM
VACANT
COUNCIL MEMBERS
SEAN ASHTON
CATHERINE ALVAREZ
CLAUDIA M. FROMETA
MARIO TRUJILLO
SEE ATTACHED SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE MARCH 8, 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
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 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation:
Lorberter v. City of Downey, Los Angeles Superior Court; Case No. 20STCV35625.
2. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation:
Lim v. City of Downey, Los Angeles Superior Court; Case Number: 21STCV20977.
3. Public Employee Employment pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) -Title: City Manager.
ADJOURNMENT
MARCH 8, 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 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: Council Member Ashton
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
PRESENTATIONS: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ZONE CODE AMENDMENTS TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR TATTOO ESTABLISHMENTS AND AMEND HOME OCCUPATION STANDARDS: Community Development.
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 22-______, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING TITLE IX (“LAND USE”) TO AUTHORIZE BODY ART FACILITIES IN THE COMMERCIAL ZONES OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY; TO AMEND THE CONDITIONS ON THE OPERATION OF HOME OCCUPATIONS; AND, TO PROHIBIT SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES AS HOME OCCUPATIONS.
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.
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.
2. APPROVE MINUTES: Regular Meeting of February 22, 2022: City Clerk.
3. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 357693 – 358003; Payroll Wire Numbers 30004201 & 30004206 – 30004208; EFT Nos. 11273 – 11304; Manual Wire No. 2223 – 2226, in the total amount of $3,281,038.31: Finance.
4. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KOA CORP. IN THE AMOUNT OF $96,610 FOR DESIGN OF PROPOSED ROUNDABOUT AT THE RIVES AVE. AT QUILL DR.
INTERSECTION; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND,
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT AS DEEMED NECESSARY (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 22-17):
Public Works.
5. APPROVE FREEWAY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS); AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT; AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT: Public Works.
3 6. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING RULES AND REGULATIONS: Community Development.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY UPDATING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 904 OF THE DOWNEY CITY CHARTER.
7. APPROVE ANNUAL RATE ADJUSTMENTS REQUESTED BY CALMET SERVICES, INC. FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING SERVICES: Public Works.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING RATE ADJUSTMENTS FOR SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICES PROVIDED BY CALMET SERVICES, INC. TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS.
8. APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO RATIFY THE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO AB 361 AND RE- AUTHORIZE REMOTE TELECONFERENCING FOR AN ADDITIONAL 30 DAYS: City Attorney.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MAKING THE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO AB 361 AND RE-
AUTHORIZING USE OF REMOTE TELECONFERENCING PROVISION FOR AN ADDITIONAL 30 DAYS.
9. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE RECORDS OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT: Finance.
10. REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING BUSINESS ATTIRE FOR RESTAURANTS AND BARS:
Community Development.
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 22-______, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADDING CHAPTER 13 (“FOOD HANDLERS”) OF ARTICLE IV (“PUBLIC WELFARE, MORALS, AND POLICY”) OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
11. APPOINTMENT OF NEW MAYOR PRO TEM FOR THE REMAINDER OF 2022: City Clerk.
12. CONSIDER CREATING A CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO DISCUSS RENT STABILIZATION; AND, APPOINT TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO SERVE ON THE SUBCOMMITTEE: Council Member Alvarez.
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of the victims of the Ukraine crisis; 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.
4 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 3rd day of March, 2022. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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5 SPECIAL NOTICE
Public Participation and Accessibility for the March 8, 2022, Downey Special and Regular City Council Meetings
Pursuant to Downey City Council Resolution No. 22-8052, Ratifying the Findings Pursuant to AB 361 and Re-Authorizing Use of Remote Teleconferencing for an additional 30 Days, adopted on February 8, 2022, the Special and Regular City Council Meetings scheduled for March 8, 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.
6 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.