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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 limited English proficiency 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 limited English proficiency 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 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – CLOSED SESSION – 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Frometa, La Plante, Trujillo, Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez, Mayor Pacheco
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION 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 54957.6 - Conference with labor negotiator James McQueen re:
direction for labor negotiations with Downey City Employees’ Association – Miscellaneous Unit.
2. Government Code Section 54957.6 - Conference with labor negotiator James McQueen re:
direction for labor negotiations with Downey City Employees’ Association – Maintenance Unit.
3. Government Code Section 54957.6 - Conference with labor negotiator James McQueen re:
direction for labor negotiations with Downey Public Safety Auxiliary Association.
RECONVENE AND ANNOUNCE CLOSED SESSION ACTION
ADJOURN THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – CLOSED SESSION
OCTOBER 25, 2022
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Regular Meeting
5:30 p.m. – Closed Session
6:30 p.m. – Open Session
Council Chambers
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
2 CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – OPEN SESSION – 6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Frometa, La Plante, Trujillo, Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez, Mayor Pacheco
INVOCATION
FLAG SALUTE
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor’s Unsung Hero Award to Downey Police Office Winkler Zamora, Downey Police Officer.
2. Mayor’s Impact Award to Retired Downey Police Officer Jeffrey Toussieng.
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 December 7, 2021 and October 6, 2022; Regular Meetings of November 9, 2021 and September 27, 2022: City Clerk.
2. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 362914 – 363237; Payroll Wire Nos. are 30004272, 30004276 & 30004278 – 30004280; EFT Nos. 11871 – 11911; Manual Wire Nos. 2300 – 2306, and, Void/Replacement Wire No. 361313, in the total amount of $ 4,612,788.74: Finance.
3. AWARD CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $143,888 TO GLOBAL BUILDERS, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATION NO. 4 FIRE DAMAGE REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION;
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. 23-26): Public Works.
4. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH EUROFINS EATON ANALYTICAL, LLC. IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $140,000 FOR ANALYTICAL LABORATORY
TESTING SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE AND A HALF YEARS WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO YEARS; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS AS DEEMED NECESSARY: Public Works.
3 5. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WECK ANALYTICAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. DBA WECK LABORATORIES, INC. IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $171,396 FOR ANALYTICAL LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES FOR A
PERIOD OF THREE AND A HALF YEARS WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO YEARS; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND, AUTHORIZE
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS AS DEEMED NECESSARY: Public Works.
6. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MOSAIC PUBLIC PARTNERS FOR AN EXECUTIVE SEARCH FOR FINANCE DIRECTOR:
Human Resources.
7. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
PECKHAM AND MCKENNEY FOR AN EXECUTIVE SEARCH FOR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS: Human Resources.
8. APPROVE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE USE OF A NEW FIVE ACRE MULTI-PURPOSE SPORTS CENTER FACILITY LOCATED AT 7651 GARDENDALE ST. WITHIN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RANCHO LOS AMIGOS SOUTH
CAMPUS, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE LEASE AGREEMENT AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS AS DEEMED NECESSARY: Parks & Recreation.
9. APPROVE PURCHASE OF PERMANENT ROAD EASEMENT AND ACQUISITION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10037 LAKEWOOD BLVD.: 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 A PERMANENT ROAD
EASEMENT AND THE ACQUISITION OF A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
BETWEEN WOODLAND MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA
CORPORATION, AND THE CITY OF DOWNEY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10037 LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD;
2) AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT; AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS AS DEEMED NECESSARY.
10. CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY
OF A MASTER EQUIPMENT LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND APPROVING RELATED DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS FOR THE FINANCING OF FIRE EQUIPMENT: Fire.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A MASTER
EQUIPMENT LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND APPROVING RELATED DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS.
11. AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF DOWNEY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR CERTAIN
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY DESIGNATED TO FILE A STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS (FORM 700): City Clerk.
4 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE WHICH INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION’S STANDARD MODEL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE.
12. APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR STREET CLOSURE OF DOWNEY AVE. BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD STREETS SUBMITTED BY BASTARDS AMERICAN CANTEEN FOR THE SAVE THE
BRAVE/MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY AND VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 10, 2022: Community Development.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
13. RESOLUTION TO INCREASE ADMINISTRATIVE FINES FOR VIOLATIONS OF ARTICLE IV (“PUBLIC WELFARE, MORALS, AND POLICY”), CHAPTER 15 (“SPEED CONTESTS OR EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED”) AND CHAPTER 16 (“UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (DRONES)”): City Prosecutor/Police.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY MODIFYING THE ADMINISTRATIVE FINE SCHEDULE FOR
VIOLATIONS OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE FOR SPECTATORS AT ILLEGAL
SPEED CONTESTS AND EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED AND VIOLATORS OF REGULATIONS FOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (DRONES).
14. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VENUETECH MANAGEMENT
GROUP FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE DOWNEY CIVIC THEATRE; AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL FUTURE AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT: Parks & Recreation.
ADJOURNMENT to Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 5:30 p.m., in memory of Retired Downey Fire Department Captain Fred Perry; and, the lives lost due to COVID-19.
Supporting documents are available at: 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.
5 Dated this 20th day of October, 2022. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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