COUNCIL MEMBERS
TIMOTHY HORN
HECTOR SOSA
DISTRICT 3 VACANT
Regular Meeting
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 — OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Horn, Sosa, Mayor Pro Tem Trujillo, Mayor Frometa INVOCATION: Greg Welch, Chaplain for the Downey Police Department FLAG SALUTE: Fire Chief Dan Hurlock
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition to the Los Angeles County Public Library on receiving the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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 June 8, 2023 (Open Session): City Clerk.
2. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 370298 — 370767; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004374 & 30004376 — 30004378; EFT Nos. 12754 — 12797; Manual Wire Nos. 2410 — 2411; and, Cashier's Check Nos. 0161 & 0162 in the total amount of $5,974,690.88: Finance.
3. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CITYWIDE BUS SIGNAL PRIORITY PROJECT (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 17-07): Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) AWARD THE CITYWIDE BUS SIGNAL PRIORITY PROJECT TO INTERNATIONAL LINE BUILDERS, INC. DBA ILB ELECTRIC, THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, FOR THE TOTAL BID AMOUNT OF $1,793,252 AND WAIVE ANY AND ALL
MINOR IRREGULARITIES IN THE BIDDING DOCUMENTS AS SUBMITTED BY SAID BIDDER;
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH INTERNATIONAL LINE BUILDERS, INC. DBA ILB ELECTRIC IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,793,252, INCLUDING ANY NON -SUBSTANTIVE
EXTENSIONS, CHANGE ORDERS, PURCHASE ORDERS, AND AMENDMENTS UP TO THE AUTHORIZED BUDGET AMOUNT OF $1,972,577; AND,
3) APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF $350,000 AND $400,000 IN PROPOSITION C LOCAL RETURN FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT NOS. 54-16789 AND 54-16790, RESPECTIVELY, TO ACCOUNT NO.54-17826 AND THE TRANSFER OF $150,000 AND $100,000 IN MEASURE R LOCAL RETURN FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT NOS. 56-16789 AND 56-16790, RESPECTIVELY, TO ACCOUNT NO. 56-17826.
4. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND SOLICITATION FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE MANZANAR AVE. AND BERGMAN LN. STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND FINDING THE
PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301(C)(EXISTING FACILITIES) (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 24-04): Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZE THE SOLICITATION OF CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE MANZANAR AVE. AND BERGMAN LN. STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
5. CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. FOR DIGITAL EVIDENCE COLLECTION, STORAGE AND PROCESSING: Police.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE A MASTER SERVICES AND PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. FOR COLLECTION, STORAGE AND PROCESSING OF DIGITAL EVIDENCE, FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2028 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $416,250. 4 6. STREET CLOSURE REQUEST — CITY OF DOWNEY'S INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL: Parks & Recreation.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
AUTHORIZE A STREET CLOSURE FOR THE CITY OF DOWNEY'S INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL. DOWNEY AVE. AND 3RD ST. BETWEEN THE FOLLOWING INTERSECTIONS:
• DOWNEY AVE. FROM 2ND St. TO 4T" ST.;
• 3RD ST. @ NEW AVE.;
• 3RD ST. TO END OF SOUTH PARKING LOT ENTRANCE OF US BANK.
7. STREET CLOSURE REQUEST — CITY OF DOWNEY'S HAVANA NIGHTS EVENT: Parks & Recreation.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
AUTHORIZE STREET CLOSURES FOR THE CITY OF DOWNEY'S HAVANA NIGHTS EVENT FROM 10:00 A.M. ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 TO 12:00 A.M. ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 ALONG DOWNEY AVE. AND 3RD ST. BETWEEN THE FOLLOWING INTERSECTIONS:
• DOWNEY AVE. FROM 2ND ST. TO 4T" ST.;
• 3RD ST. @ NEW AVE.; AND,
• 3RD ST. TO END OF SOUTH PARKING LOT ENTRANCE OF US BANK.
8. RETURN OF PREVIOUSLY DONATED ART WORK TO ORIGINAL ARTIST: Parks & Recreation.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO RETURN ART WORK TO THE ORIGINAL ARTIST, THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY DONATED TO THE CITY OF DOWNEY.
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9. COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION FUNDING PROGRAM & THE INCLUSION OF AN ANNUAL BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR THE DOWNEY ROSE FLOAT ASSOCIATION: Parks & Recreation.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION FUNDING REQUEST PROGRAM; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS TO THE
PROGRAM APPLICATION TO ENSURE PROGRAM COMPLIANCE AND
TRANSPARENCY;
3) DIRECT STAFF TO INCLUDE AN ANNUAL BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR THE DOWNEY
ROSE FLOAT ASSOCIATION'S TOURNAMENT OF ROSES ENTRY AS PART OF THE CITY'S ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET, INCLUDING APPROPRIATING $30,000 IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET.
3 10. COLUMBIA MEMORIAL SPACE CENTER 2ND BUILDING EXPANSION UPDATE: CMSC.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
RECEIVE AND FILE AN PRESENTATION ON THE STATUS UPDATE OF THE COLUMBIA MEMORIAL SPACE CENTER 2ND BUILDING EXPANSION.
11. AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 23-8155 REGARDING SEVERANCE BENEFITS FOR
EMPLOYEES IN CLASSIFICATIONS DESIGNATED AS EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT, MIDDLE MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL/EXEMPT: Human Resources.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-8190, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 23-8155 REGARDING SEVERANCE BENEFITS
FOR EMPLOYEES IN CLASSIFICATIONS DESIGNATED AS EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT, MIDDLE MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL/EXEMPT.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Honolulu Police Department Officer & U.S Army National Guard Veteran Bill Sapolu succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash on Farrington Highway; Ray Haug, Columbia Memorial Space Center Volunteer; and, the victims of September 11tn 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 ca�.org: 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 Titulo VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles, la Ciudad de Downey prohibe la discriminaci6n de cualquier persona en todos sus programas y servicios. En caso de necesitar una traduccion escrita de las ordenes del dia o las actas de las reuniones de la ciudad, o para solicitar un interprete oral para una reunion de la ciudad, comuniquese a la oficina de la secretaria de la Ciudad al (562) 904-7280, o al (562) 299-6619, en el horario de atencion comercial, 48 horas antes de la reunion.
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 17th day of August, 2023. Vavria Alicia Dtfark, CVC, Clerk Scan QR Code to view the City of Downey City Accomplishments 2021-2022 Id
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