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DISTRICT 3 VACANT
Regular Meeting
5:30 p.m. — Closed Session
6:30 p.m. — Open Session
Council Chambers
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
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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 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING — CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Horn, Sosa, Mayor Pro Tern Trujillo, Mayor Frometa
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
(Persons wishing to address the City Council on any item on the Closed Session Agenda items may do so at this time. Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes).
APPROVE CLOSED SESSION MINUTES: Special Closed Session Meetings of February 3 and February 14, 2023; Regular Closed Session Meeting of February 28, 2023: Administration.
RECESS TO A CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL UNDER THE FOLLOWING AUTHORITIES:
1. Public Employment/Discussion/Recruitment pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) -- Title: City Attorney
2. Government Code Section 54956.95 - Liability Claim: Raul Salazar v. City of Downey, Worker's Compensation Claim No.: 19-140491; WCAB NO.: ADJ12018821; Agency claimed against: City of Downey.
RECONVENE AND ANNOUNCE CLOSED SESSION ACTION
CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING — OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Horn, Sosa, Mayor Pro Tern Trujillo, Mayor Frometa
INVOCATION: Pastor Charlie Rivera, New Season Downey Church FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Pro Tern Trujillo
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
1. Administration of Oath of Office to incoming City Manager Roger Bradley.
2. Mayor's Legacy Awards to Dorothy Pemberton, Lisette Rivera, and Carrie Uva.
3. Certificates of Appointment to the 2022-2023 Downey Youth Commissioners.
4. Proclamation in honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29, 2023.
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 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.
1. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 366183 — 366494; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004321 — 30004323 and 3004325; EFT Nos. 12266 — 12308; and Manual Wire Nos. 2352 — 2357, in the total amount of $3,723,264.70: Finance.
2. ACCEPT WORK FOR FY 2022/23 ANNUAL MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE REPAIRS (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4), AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) AND MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS (CITYWIDE), AND LAKEWOOD BLVD. PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS; APPROVE FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $646,577.87; AND, AUTHORIZE
THE INTERIM DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 23-01): Public Works.
3. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE SOLICITATION FOR BIDS FOR 4T" ST. WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND FURTHER FINDING THAT THE PROJECT IS
EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER SECTION 15282(K) (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 23-20): Public Works.
4. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $158,688 FOR FIRE STATION NO. 4 FIRE DAMAGE REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION; AND, AUTHORIZE THE INTERIM
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/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. 23-26):
Public Works.
4 5. APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE THE SOLICITATION OF
BIDS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL, FLASHING BEACON AND FIBER-OPTIC COMMUNICATIONS MAINTENANCE SERVICES: Public Works.
6. APPROPRIATE $2,049,932.24, FROM SPECIAL REVENUE FUND 35, TO PURCHASE TWO FIRE ENGINES FROM SOUTH COAST FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC., TO REPLACE TWO 2001 FIRE ENGINES CURRENTLY IN SERVICE AS RESERVE EMERGENCY RESPONSE APPARATUS:
Fire.
7. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A NEW LED THEATRICAL LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR THE DOWNEY THEATRE IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,000: Parks & Recreation.
8. APPROVE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JONES MAYER FOR PROFESSIONAL ON -CALL LEGAL SERVICES RELATED TO RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT AS NECESSARY: Public Works.
9. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE MASTER
AGREEMENT WITH THE REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT (RPSOD), IN ORDER TO ACCESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP) FUNDS: Parks & Recreation.
10. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY TO COLLABORATE ON BRINGING THE L.A. MAKER FAIRE TO THE COLUMBIA MEMORIAL SPACE CENTER'S CITY OF STEM PROGRAM; AND, AUTHORIZE
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AMENDMENTS TO THE MOU OR NEW AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY:
CMSC.
11. APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE MASTER COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (MCA) WITH THE
LOS ANGELES METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE DESIGN,
CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A PORTION OF THE WEST SANTA ANA BRANCH TRANSIT CORRIDOR PROJECT; AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENTS TO THE MCA: Administration.
12. APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 74786 AND AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBDIVISION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT 11613 ADENMOOR AVE.: Public Works.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 74786 AND AGREEMENT WITH
THE SUBDIVIDER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBDIVISION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
13. APPROVE PUBLIC HEARING DATE AND TIME FOR GRANTING OF FRANCHISE FOR TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES: Police.
1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23- , ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT A FRANCHISE
AGREEMENT FOR TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES AND SETTING FORTH THE NOTICE OF THE TIME AND DATE FOR HEARING ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO; AND, 2) SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE AND TIME FOR GRANTING THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES FOR MARCH 28, 2023 AT 6:30 P.M.
3 14. AUTHORIZE THE HIRING OF RETIRED ANNUITANT TO THE POSITION OF INTERIM
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21221(h): Human Resources.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF RETIRED ANNUITANT TO THE
POSITION OF INTERIM DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21221(h).
15. RESOLUTION TO OPPOSE BALLOT INITIATIVE NO. 21-0042A1 (THE "TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT" INITIATIVE) WHICH RESTRICTS VOTERS' INPUT AND LOCAL TAXING AUTHORITY: Administration.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY OPPOSING BALLOT INITIATIVE 21-0042AI (THE "TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT" INITIATIVE) WHICH RESTRICTS VOTERS' INPUT AND LOCAL TAXING AUTHORITY.
16. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 23- , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING ARTICLE III ("PUBLIC SAFETY"), CHAPTER 1 ("TRAFFIC REGULATIONS"), PART 10 ("STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING") OF THE DOWNEY
MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING THE OVERNIGHT PARKING OF OVERSIZED VEHICLES AND CREATING A PERMIT PROGRAM FOR PARKING OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES:
Police.
17. APPROVE BUDGET CALENDAR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET: Administration.
18. APPROVE THE STREET CLOSURE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE DOWNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO CLOSE BROOKSHIRE AVE. FROM FIRESTONE BLVD. TO CIVIC CENTER DR. FOR THE CHAMBER'S ANNUAL STREET FAIRE TO BE HELD ON MARCH 18, 2023:
Community Development.
19. APPROVE FEE WAIVER REQUEST FROM KIWANIS LOS AMIGOS FOR USE OF THE SNOWMOBILE FOR THE KIWANIS LOS AMIGOS ANNUAL CAR SHOW ON APRIL 1, 2023:
Mayor Frometa.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
20. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING PARKING IN THE CITY: Council Member Horn.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of 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 ADACoordinator@downe cy a.orq: Phone: (562) 299-6619; or TTY at 7-1-1. rd
|ncompliance with Title V1nfthe Civil Rights Act, the City ofDowney prohibits discrimination nfany person inany of its program and services. If written language translation of City agendas or minutes, orfor oral language interpretation ataCity meeting ioneeded, contact the City Clerk's Office at(582)A04'7280.or(582)20Q-S81U.48 business hours prior to the meeting.
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[ Maria Alicia Duarte, CIVIC, City Clerk, City ofDowney, dohereby certify, under penalty nfperjury under the laws nfthe State ofCalifornia that the foregoing notice was posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54950Et.
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