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CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR
CLAUDIA M. FROMETA
MAYOR PRO TEM
MARIO TRUJILLO
COUNCIL MEMBERS
CATHERINE ALVAREZ
HECTOR SOSA
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 and closed session items, and one 3-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, Sosa, Mayor Pro Tem Trujillo, Mayor Frometa
INVOCATION: Rev. Samuel W. Ward, St. Raymond Catholic Church
FLAG SALUTE
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition to the Downey High Football and Boys’ Water Polo Teams for winning the CIF Championships.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. INTERVIEW APPLICANTS FOR THE COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 VACANCY, RECEIVE INPUT FROM
THE COMMUNITY REGARDING THE VACANCY APPOINTMENT AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO FILL THE VACANCY: City Clerk.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) CONDUCT INTERVIEWS OF FOUR APPLICANTS FOR THE COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 VACANCY;
2) RECEIVE INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY REGARDING THE VACANCY APPOINTMENT; JANUARY 24, 2023
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Special Meeting - 5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
2 3) ADOPT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT A TEMPORARY
APPOINTMENT TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE DOWNEY CITY COUNCIL FOR ELECTORAL DISTRICT 1 IS ESSENTIAL TO PROPERLY CONDUCT CITY BUSINESS PURSUANT TO DOWNEY CITY CHARTER SECTION 503(E) PENDING THE NOVEMBER 7, 2023 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO FILL THE VACANCY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TERM; AND,
4) CONSIDER APPOINTING A QUALIFIED APPLICANT TO BE SWORN IN ON JANUARY 26, 2023 TO TEMPORARILY FILL THE COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 SEAT UNTIL A SUCCESSOR IS ELECTED AT THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2023.
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 three (3) 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: Special Meetings of May 31, 2022 and January 12-13, 2023; Regular Meetings of June 28, and September 13, 2022: City Clerk.
3. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 364945 – 365303; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004305 – 30004311; EFT Nos. 12122 – 12165; Manual Wire Nos. 2336 – 2338; and, Cashier’s Check Nos. 153 - 156 in the total amount of $3,752,252.66: Finance.
4. ACCEPT WORK FOR IMPERIAL HWY. TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES AND SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS; APPROVE FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $1,314,616.41; AUTHORIZE THE INTERIM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NOS. 1-14 IN THE AMOUNT OF $281,480.41; AND, AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF $315,908.53 IN MEASURE M LOCAL RETURN FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT NO. 57-16831 TO ACCOUNT NO. 57-16722 (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 18-07): Public Works.
5. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE SOLICITATION FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR LAKEWOOD BLVD. TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES AND
FURTHER FINDING THAT THIS PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER SECTION 15301(C), EXISTING FACILITIES; AND, AUTHORIZE THE PROCUREMENT OF CITY-FURNISHED MATERIALS (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 20-36A): Public Works.
6. ACCEPT WORK FOR WELL NO. 30 REHABILITATION; APPROVE FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $175,773.75; AND, AUTHORIZE THE INTERIM DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 21-23): Public Works.
3 7. AWARD CONTRACT TO WILLIAMS PIPELINE CONTRACTORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,598,700 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 3RD ST. WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF $950,000 FROM WATER FUND CIP ACCOUNT NO. 51-1-8680 TO WATER FUND CIP ACCOUNT NO. 51-1-8676; AND, AUTHORIZE THE INTERIM PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE ORDERS OR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF
WORK DEEMED NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE UP TO THE APPROVED PROJECT BUDGET (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 22-13): Public Works.
8. AUTHORIZE THE FIRE CHIEF TO ENTER INTO A TWO (2) YEAR AGREEMENT WITH MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS FOR 911 COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT (RADIO
INFRASTRUCTURE, MICROWAVE NETWORK, DISPATCH CONSOLES) UPGRADE AND IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES FOR CONTRACT PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2022, TO JUNE 30, 2024: Fire.
9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE POLICE DEPARTMENT RECORDS: Police.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE RECORDS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
10. APPOINTMENT TO INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (ICRMA):
Administration.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY APPOINTING THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR AS THE
REPRESENTATIVE AND THE FINANCE DIRECTOR AS THE ALTERNATE
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (ICRMA).
11. APPROVE THE STREET CLOSURE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE DOWNTOWN
DOWNEY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION (DDIA) FOR THEIR TWICE MONTHLY NIGHT MARKET SCHEDULED FOR EVERY 2ND AND 4 TH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH: Community Development.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Riverside Sheriff Deputy Darnell Calhoun killed in the line of duty; L.A.
County Sheriff’s Detective Steven J. Lim, who died in a traffic accident; 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.
4 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 19th day of January, 2023. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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