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CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR
BLANCA PACHECO
MAYOR PRO TEM
CATHERINE ALVAREZ
COUNCIL MEMBERS
CLAUDIA M. FROMETA
DONALD E. LA PLANTE
MARIO TRUJILLO
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 Frometa, La Plante, Trujillo, Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez, Mayor Pacheco
APPROVE CLOSED SESSION MINUTES: Special Meeting Minutes of May 24, 2022.
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 – Worker’s Compensation Claim – Claimant:
Raul Salazar – Claim No.: 21-155665; Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ14605579 – Agency claimed against: City of Downey.
2. Government Code Section 54956.95 - Liability Claim – Worker’s Compensation Claim – Claimant:
Scott Wilcox – Claim No.: 20-150763; Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ13575494 – Agency claimed against: City of Downey.
ADJOURNMENT
JUNE 14, 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 Frometa, La Plante, Trujillo, Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez, Mayor Pacheco
INVOCATION: Brooklynn Kravig, Calvary Chapel
FLAG SALUTE: Jeannie Wood, Recreation and Community Services Commissioner and Downey Police Department Volunteer
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of Mark Scott, Interim City Manager.
2. “Play Ball” MLB and US Conference of Mayors Program.
3. Presentation of City Tile to retiring employee with 24 years of service, Carol A. Rowland, Downey Public Works Department.
4. Presentation of City Tiles to retiring employees of the Downey Fire Department.
5. Presentation to the City Council by the Downey Youth Commission.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
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.
1. APPROVE MINUTES: Special Meetings of May 3, 2022; Special Meetings of May 10, 2022, May 17, 2022 and May 24, 2022: City Clerk.
2. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 359830 – 360273; Payroll Wire Numbers 30004228, 30004232 – 30004237 & 30004239 – 30004240; EFT Nos. 11503 – 11569; Manual Wire Nos. 2242 – 2252, in the total amount of $11,397,288.66: Finance.
3. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE SOLICITATION FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR ALLEYS NORTH AND SOUTH OF STEWART & GRAY RD.
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 22-03): Public Works.
4. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH L.A. COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY FOR THE EXCHANGE AND ASSIGNMENT OF FEDERAL SURFACE
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM -LOCAL AND HIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMS FUNDS FOR THE FLORENCE AVE. PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 20-05):
Public Works.
3 5. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF TELEGRAPH RD. COMPLETE STREET STUDY; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS: Public Works.
6. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DOWNEY AND THE DOWNEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SERVICES FOR THE POLICE ON CAMPUS PROGRAM: Police.
7. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE DOWNEY PATRIOT FOR THE PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2022 TO JUNE 30, 2023: City Clerk.
8. AUTHORIZE THE FIRE CHIEF OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR THE RECEIPT OF $91,563 OF MEASURE B FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO ZOLL CARDIAC MONITOR/DEFIBRILLATOR UNITS: Fire.
9. ADOPTION OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE DOWNEY FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION: Human Resources.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE DOWNEY FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (JANUARY 1, 2023– DECEMBER 31, 2025).
10. APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR THE UNITED STATES BUREAU OF RECLAMATION FY 2023 WATERSMART DROUGHT RESILIENCY PROJECTS GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE
WELLHEAD PFAS TREATMENT PROJEC AND APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE UNITED STATES BUREAU OF RECLAMATION FY 2023 WATERSMART DROUGHT RESILIENCY PROJECTS GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE WELLHEAD PFAS TREATMENT PROJECT;
2) AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA; AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT.
11. APPROVE THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 AND SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Public Works.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023; AND,
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT LIGHTING AND
LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023; AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 28, 2022 ON THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS.
4 12. APPROVE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ACQUISITION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9036 IMPERIAL HWY.: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY AND THE
ACQUISITION OF A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT BETWEEN SANTANA INVESTORS, LLC AND THE CITY OF DOWNEY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9036 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY;
2) AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT; AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT.
13. SIXTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENTS IN GROUND LEASE (IRG): Community Development.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENTS IN GROUND
LEASE AND FINDING THAT SUCH APPROVAL IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
14. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 120 LICENSES FROM SOFTWARE ONE, INC. FOR THE MIGRATION OF DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FROM PHYSICAL TO CLOUD-BASED: Fire.
15. APPROVE THE AMOUNT OF $54,588.65 FOR THE COST OF REPLACING THE EXISTING EXTERIOR BUILDING BANNERS AT THE DOWNEY CIVIC THEATRE: Parks & Recreation.
16. DIRECT THE CITY CLERK AND INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY TO CONDUCT THE BIENNIAL REVIEW OF THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE WHICH IDENTIFIES WHICH CITY
OFFICIALS AND STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO FILE A STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS (FORM 700): City Clerk/City Attorney.
17. APPROVE THE UPDATED CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS TO THE INTER-GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FOR 2022: Mayor Pacheco.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None.
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Paul Beyrooty, Warren High School Class of 1972 and Downey Businessman; Officer Lanell Whitfield, Whittier Police Department; Unitied States Marines killed in a military aircraft crash in the Imperial Valley Desert; 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.
5 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 9th day of June, 2022. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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