1 Scan QR
Code to view
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 – 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 – 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
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
JUNE 13, 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 MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor’s Legacy Award to former Mayor Rick Rodriguez.
2. Military Recognition to Johnny Matthew Canto, U.S. Army Veteran.
3. Certificates of Recognition to Outgoing Youth Commissioners.
4. Proclamation in honor of the 268th Army Birthday, June 14, 1755.
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. APPROVE MINUTES: Special Meeting of January 24, 2023; Regular Meeting of May 23, 2023 (Closed Session): City Clerk.
2. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 368099 – 368721; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004335, 30004341, 30004349 – 300052, and 3004354 – 30004356; EFT Nos. 12514 – 12591; Manual Wire Nos. 2373 – 2381 in the total amount of $8,922,300.39: Finance.
3. ACCEPT WORK FOR TELEGRAPH RD. TRAFFIC THROUGHPUT AND SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS (PHASE 2); APPROVE GENTRY BROTHERS’ FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $6,309,669; AUTH ORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND, AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
THE ON-STREET LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 16-05): Public Works.
4. AUTHORIZE AN APPROPRIATION OF $1,661,045, TO BE REIMBURSED BY $1,000,000 FROM
A LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT COMPETITIVE GRANT AND $661,045 FROM A LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ANNUAL ALLOCATIONS FOR THE RIO SAN GABRIEL PARK PLAYGROUND RENOVATIONS;
AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ANY NON-
SUBSTANTIVE EXTENSIONS, CHANGE ORDERS, PURCHASE ORDERS, AND AMENDMENTS UP TO THE AUTHORIZED BUDGET AMOUNT OF $1,661,045: Parks & Recreation.
5. APPROVE INCREASE TO APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND, ACCOUNTS 10-5- 9000-9055, $191,719, 10-5-9000-9054, $30,006, AND 10-5-9000-9056, $12,066 AND ESTIMATED REVENUES IN THE PROP A FUND, ACCOUNT 55-5-9010, $191,719, PROP C FUND, ACCOUNT 54-5-9010, $30,006, AND MEASURE R FUND, ACCOUNT 56-5-9010, $12,006:
Finance.
3 6. APPROVE THE BRIDGE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE TELEGRAPH RD. BRIDGE OVER THE RIO HONDO CHANNEL WITH THE CITIES OF PICO RIVERA AND COMMERCE; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT AS DEEMED NECESSARY: Public Works.
7. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE DOWNEY CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE TO PROMOTE CIVIC, PUBLIC RELATIONS, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, AND GOVERNMENT/LEGISLATION SERVICES, FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $33,000: Community Development.
8. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE DOWNEY PATRIOT FOR THE PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICES FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM, BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000: City Clerk.
9. APPROVE RENEWAL OF THE FACILITIES USE AGREEMENT WITH THE RIO HONDO
COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT FOR USE OF THEIR WEAPONS FIRING RANGE, FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM COMMENCING JULY 1, 2023 AND TERMINATING JUNE 30, 2028; AND,
AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF OF POLICE, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ANY NON-
SUBSTANTIVE EXTENSIONS, CHANGE ORDERS, PURCHASE ORDERS, AND AMENDMENTS UP TO THE AUTHORIZED BUDGET AMOUNT OF $23,500: Police.
10. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-8171, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY APPROVING THE LIST OF PROJECTS IN THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO BE FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017: Public Works.
11. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-8172, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE CITY OF DOWNEY ZERO-EMISSION BUS ROLLOUT PLAN: Parks & Recreation.
12. REVIEW OF ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT (2022) AND MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY (PURSUANT TO AB 481): Police.
1) APPROVE THE ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT (2022);
2) RENEW ORDINANCE NO. 22-1484 AND MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY (DOWNEY POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY 706); AND,
3) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-8173, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY RENEWING ORDINANCE NO. 22-1484 (“MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY ORDINANCE”) AND APPROVING MODIFICATION OF DOWNEY POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY 706 (“MILITARY EQUIPMENT”).
13. APPROVE THE CITY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE PUBLIC PROVIDER GROUND EMERGENCY
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSFER (PP-GEMT-IGT) PROGRAM WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES;
AND, RATIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES PUBLIC PROVIDER
INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSFER PROGRAM FOR GROUND EMERGENCY MEDICAL
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES CERTIFICATION FORM FOR THE STATE CALENDAR YEAR 2023 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSFER: Fire.
4 14. ADOPT THE INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE INVESTMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND ITS RELATED ENTITIES: Finance.
15. APPROVE THE DONATION OF ONE FOURSOME OF GOLF AT THE RIO HONDO GOLF COURSE IN SUPPORT OF THE DOWNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S 31ST ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 16, 2023: Council Member Sosa.
16. APPROVE A SUMMER RECESS AND CANCEL THE JULY 11, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Administration.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
17. DISCUSS COMMUNITY PARKING ISSUES AS PRESENTED AND PROPOSED BY
COUNCILMEMBER HORN AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING TAKING ANY ADDITIONAL STEPS TO ADDRESS RESIDENTIAL PARKING ISSUES: Public Works.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Scott County Deputy Sheriff Caleb Conley, who perished in the line of duty; and, St. Johns County Sheriff’s Sergeant Michael Kunovich who perished while on duty.
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 8th day of June, 2023. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
Scan QR Code to view the City of Downey City Accomplishments 2021-2022
5 To view the livestream of the Regular Meetings at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.:
Zoom Teleconference: (888) 788-0099 or (877) 853-5247
Meeting ID: 842 8892 3601
Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84288923601
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DowneyCityCouncilMeetings
Members of the public wishing to submit written public comment can do so by sending an email to [email protected] or by submitting their written comments to the City Clerk’s Office in person no later than 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.