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Agenda Packet
CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR
CLAUDIA M. FROMETA
MAYOR PRO TEM
MARIO TRUJILLO
COUNCIL MEMBERS
TIMOTHY HORN
HECTOR SOSA
DISTRICT 3 VACANT
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 – OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Horn, Sosa, Mayor Pro Tem Trujillo, Mayor Frometa
INVOCATION: Father Sam Ward, St. Raymond Catholic Church
FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Sosa
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
1. Posthumous Employee Retirement Recognition to Scott Knox, City employee with 22 years of service.
2. Proclamation in honor of Municipal Clerk’s Week, April 30 – May 6.
3. Proclamation in honor of National Police Week, May 14 – May 20.
4. Proclamation to honor Public Service Recognition Week, May 7 – 13.
5. Certificates of Recognition to Exemplary Employees.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
MAY 9, 2023
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Regular Meeting
6:30 p.m. – Open Session
Council Chambers
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
2 1. FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP GRANT FY 2023-24 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN: Community Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE PROPOSED FY 2023-24 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND AUTHORIZE
THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT THE DOCUMENT AND THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO MODIFY AND EXECUTE
ANY AND ALL APPROPRIATE INSTRUMENTS, AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS, AND
IMPLEMENTING DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROPOSED FY 2023-24 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN,
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM, INCLUDING SUBRECIPIENT GRANT CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS, BASED ON THE U.S DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT’S APPROPRIATION TO THE CITY; AND,
3) APPROVE AN INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM GRANT AMOUNT PER HOUSEHOLD, FOR THE CITY’S HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM FROM $35,000 TO $50,000 PER HOUSEHOLD.
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: Regular Meeting of April 11, 2023 (Closed Session); Regular Meetings of February 28, March 28 and April 11, 2023 (Open Sessions): City Clerk.
3. WARRANTS ISSUED APRIL 25, 2023: Warrant Nos. 367206 – 367556; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004334 and 30004336 – 3000438; EFT Nos. 12405 – 12446; Manual Wire Nos. 2363 – 2365 in the total amount of $4,067,894.57: Finance.
4. WARRANTS ISSUED MAY 9, 2023: Warrant Nos. 367557 – 367924; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004339 – 30004340 and 30004342; EFT Nos. 12447 – 12484; Manual Wire Nos. 2366 – 2372 in the total amount of $5,325,657.86: Finance.
5. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE SOLICITATION OF CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR 3RD ST. PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 22-04): Public Works.
6. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF FOUR AUTOMATED PAY STATIONS FOR WILDERNESS PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,186 FROM FUND NO. 40-1-6883-0520:
Parks & Recreation.
7. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF NEW SECURITY CAMERAS,
EQUIPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE FROM BTI COMMUNICATIONS GROUP LTD FOR FURMAN PARK IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $44,651: Parks & Recreation.
3 8. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GPA CONSULTING IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,997, INCLUDING
ANY NON-SUBSTANTIVE EXTENSIONS, CHANGE ORDERS, PURCHASE ORDERS, AND AMENDMENTS UP TO THE AUTHORIZED BUDGET AMOUNT OF $11,000: Community Development.
9. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MDG ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE CDBG, HOME AND HUD ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR AN INITIAL TWO (2) YEAR TERM BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2023 WITH TWO OPTIONAL, ONE (1) YEAR EXTENSIONS; AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE
THE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ANY NON-SUBSTANTIVE EXTENSIONS, CHANGE ORDERS,
PURCHASE ORDERS, AND AMENDMENTS UP TO THE AUTHORIZED BUDGET AMOUNT OF $309,750: Community Development.
10. APPROVE THE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH AVENUE THEATRE, LLC. FOR USE OF CITY LICENSE AREA, FOR A 12-MONTH TERM FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE; AND, AUTHORIZE
THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH
AVENUE THEATRE INCLUDING ANY NON-SUBSTANTIVE EXTENSIONS AND AMENDMENTS: Administration.
11. INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS IN MEASURE S CAPITAL FUND AND AUTHORIZE A CASH PURCHASE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,190,660 FOR TWO FIRE ENGINES (TWO NEW PIERCE
ENFORCER TRIPLE COMBINATION PUMPERS) FROM SOUTH COAST FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC.: Administration/Fire/Finance.
12. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE FORMATION OF AND INCLUSION IN THE LOWER SAN GABRIEL RIVER RECREATION AND PARKS DISTRICT: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-8165, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY IN SUPPORT OF THE FORMATION OF AND INCLUSION IN THE “LOWER SAN GABRIEL RIVER RECREATION AND PARKS DISTRICT”;
2) DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO FILE THE RESOLUTION WITH LOCAL AREA FORMATION COMMISSION – LOS ANGELES (LAFCO-LA); AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO APPROVE THE FINAL DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAP ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
13. AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE FINANCE DEPARTMENT RECORDS:
Finance.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-8166, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE RECORDS OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
4 14. AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE FIRE DEPARTMENT RECORDS:
Fire.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-8167, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE RECORDS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
15. APPROVE THE STREET CLOSURE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY ANGEL CITY MARKET, INC. ON BEHALF OF DOWNTOWN DOWNEY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION (DDIA) FOR THEIR SCHEDULED 2023 SPECIAL EVENTS: Community Development.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
16. PROHIBITION OF THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DETACHED CATALYTIC CONVERTERS: City Prosecutor/Police.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL INTRODUCE, BY TITLE ONLY, AND WAIVE FULL READING OF:
ORDINANCE NO. 23-1506, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADDING CHAPTER 1.5 (“UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER”) OF ARTICLE IV (“PUBLIC WELFARE, MORALS AND POLICY”) OF THE
DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS IN THE CITY.
17. DISCUSS PROPOSED PROCEDURES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S CARRY CONCEALED WEAPONS PERMITTING PROCESS: Police.
18. DISCUSS OPTIONS FOR CONDUCTING VIRTUAL OR “HYBRID” MEETINGS UNDER AB 2449, AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNCILMEMBER’S REMOTE ATTENDANCE PURSUANT THERETO:
City Attorney.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Rex “Scott” Knox, retired City employee; the nine U.S. Army Service Members who perished during a helicopter accident in Kentucky; the three U.S. Army Soldiers who perished during a helicopter crash in Alaska; Los Angeles Police Officer Baldemar Sandoval, who perished while off duty in a traffic collision; Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Davidson, who perished while off duty in a motorcycle collision; 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
5 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 4th day of May, 2023. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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