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CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR
CLAUDIA M. FROMETA
MAYOR PRO TEM
MARIO TRUJILLO
COUNCIL MEMBERS
TIMOTHY HORN
HECTOR SOSA
DISTRICT 3 VACANT
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CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Horn, Sosa, Mayor Pro Tem 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).
RECESS TO A CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL UNDER THE FOLLOWING AUTHORITIES:
1. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation:
Fernando Garcia v. City of Downey, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC713683.
2. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:
Sofia Gonzales v. City of Downey, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV25194.
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 Tem Trujillo, Mayor Frometa
INVOCATION
FLAG SALUTE
MAY 23, 2023
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 CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor’s Legacy Award to Lois Buchanan.
2. Military Recognition to Zalma Valentina Cruz, U.S. Army Veteran.
3. Proclamation in honor of Public Works Week, May 21 – 27.
4. Proclamation in honor of Older Americans Month.
5. Certificate of Recognition to Older American of the Year, Rodolfo Rodriguez.
6. Posthumous Recognition to Jasper “Red” Baysinger, Downey Legend.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RESIDENTIAL PREFERENTIAL PARKING DISTRICT ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF BUCKLES ST. BETWEEN LAKEWOOD BLVD. AND BELLFLOWER BLVD.: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
RESIDENTIAL PREFERENTIAL PARKING DISTRICT ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDE OF BUCKLES ST. BETWEEN LAKEWOOD BLVD. AND BELLFLOWER BLVD.; AND,
2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-8168, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING A RESIDENTIAL REFERENTIAL PARKING
DISTRICT ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF BUCKLES STREET BETWEEN LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD AND BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD.
2. RESOLUTION ADJUSTING THE CITY’S UNIFORM FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE PROCESSING OF CONCEALED CARRY WEAPONS (CCW) PERMITS: Police.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING; AND,
2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-8169, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADJUSTING THE CITY’S UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF FEES.
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.
3 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.
3. APPROVE MINUTES: Regular Meeting of May 9, 2023 (Open Session): City Clerk.
4. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 367925 – 368098; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004343 and 30004345– 30004347; EFT Nos. 12485 – 12513; in the total amount of $ 1,947,476.30: Finance.
5. APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZE THE SOLICITATION OF CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE FIRESTONE BLVD. AT LAKEWOOD BLVD. WATER SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, AND FURTHER FINDING THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN CEQA UNDER SECTION 15282(K) (CAPI TAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 23-29): Public Works.
6. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE SPECIAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE LAW FIRM, CARPENTER, ROTHANS & DUMONT: Human Resources.
7. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH M. PINO & ASSOCIATES, INC.
FOR BACKGROUND CHECK AND RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES RELATED TO
CONCEALED CARRY WEAPONS PERMITTING IN THE CITY, FOR A TERM COMMENCING MAY 23, 2023 AND TERMINATING MAY 23, 2024 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR TWO ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR TERMS: Police.
8. APPROVE THREE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH CERTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $87,000 WITH THE TERMS SPECIFIED IN THE INDIVIDUAL AGREEMENTS: Finance.
9. APPROVE EQUIPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PNC BANK FOR GOLF CARTS TO BE USED AT THE RIO HONDO GOLF COURSE FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2023, FOR A TOTAL LEASE AMOUNT OF $670,410; AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER
OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE LEASE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ANY NON-
SUBSTANTIVE EXTENSION, CHANGE ORDERS, PURCHASE ORDERS, AND AMENDMENTS UP TO THE AUTHORIZED BUDGET: Parks & Recreation.
10. ADOPT 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: City Prosecutor/Police.
11. APPROVE THE DONATION OF ONE FOURSOME OF GOLF AT THE RIO HONDO GOLF COURSE IN SUPPORT OF THE ST. PIUS X / ST. MATTHIAS ACADEMY’S ANNUAL WARRIOR CUP TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 12, 2023: Mayor Frometa.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
12. PRESENTATION BY THE LOS ANGELES CENTERS FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE RELATED TO PROPOSED PROGRAMMING FOR A 2023 DOWNEY PRIDE EVENT:
Administration.
13. RECEIVE AND FILE A PRESENTATION REGARDING THE DOWNEY POLICE DEPARTMENT’S DRONE PROGRAM: Police.
4 14. CONSIDER THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONES WITHIN
THE CITY AND, FOLLOWING DISCUSSION, PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF ON THE MATTER: Public Works.
15. ANNUAL DOWNTOWN DOWNEY PARKING ASSESSMENT: Community Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) RECEIVE AND FILE THE FINDINGS OF THE 2022 ANNUAL DOWNTOWN PARKING ASSESSMENT BY DIXON RESOURCES UNLIMITED;
2) DIRECT STAFF TO EXPLORE THE CONSULTANT’S RECOMMENDATIONS
PERTAINING TO POTENTIAL INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL WAYFINDING
SIGNAGE TO DIRECT DRIVERS TO OFF-STREET PARKING LOTS, IMPLEMENTING
SUGGESTED RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS CRIME WITHIN THE PARKING
STRUCTURE, AND WHETHER TO APPLY A TWO-HOUR TIME LIMIT TO THE ENTIRE SMALL PARKING LOT (“NARROW LOT”) LOCATED NEXT TO THE AVENUE THEATER; AND,
3) PROVIDE DIRECTION TO CITY STAFF ON WHETHER ANOTHER PARKING ASSESSMENT SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN IN THE FALL OF 2023, AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $26,000.
16. PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING A PROPOSED GATEWAY SIGN IN DOWNTOWN DOWNEY: Community Development.
17. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-8170, PROCLAIMING THE END OF THE LOCAL EMGERGENCY RELATED TO COVID-19: Fire.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-8170, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY PROCLAIMING THE END OF THE LOCAL EMERGENCY REGARDING NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19); AND,
2) CANCEL THE SUSPENSION OF DOWNEYLINK AND DIAL-A-RIDE FARE COLLECTION FOR RIDERS.
18. UPDATE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY GARDEN IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY:
Parks & Recreation.
1) RECEIVE AN UPDATE AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH ANY DESIRED FEEDBACK ON
THE PROGRESS FOR LOCATING A POTENTIAL COMMUNITY GARDEN WITHIN THE CITY; AND,
2) DIRECT STAFF TO INCLUDE FUNDING TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY GARDEN IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Riverside Sheriff’s Deputy Brett Harris, 26, who died in a car crash while responding to a call.
5 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.
Dated this 18th day of May, 2023. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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