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
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 Tern Trujillo, Mayor Frometa
INVOCATION
FLAG SALUTE: Boy Scout Troop 441 and Cub Pack 805
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
1. Proclamation in honor of Emergency Preparedness Month.
2. Certificates of Recognition to Downey City Library Staff.
3. Presentation to the City Council by the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy regarding the Los Angeles River Ranger Pilot Program.
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. APPROVE MINUTES: Special Meeting of June 8, 2023 (Open Session); Regular Meeting of June 13, 2023 (Open Session): City Clerk.
2. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 370768 - 371350; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004360, 30004363, 30004366, 30004380 - 30004382; EFT Nos. are 12798-12857; and, Manual Wire Nos. 2412 - 2421 in the total amount of $7,412,618.76: Finance.
3. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR THE WELL NO. 14 REHABILITATION, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 21-24: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ACCEPT THE WORK FOR THE WELL NO. 14 REHABILITATION, CIP NO. 21-24; 2) APPROVE THE FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $291,729; AND, 3) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE
OF COMPLETION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE, INDICATING THE WORK IS COMPLETE AND HAS BEEN ACCEPTED BY THE CITY.
4. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR THE RESIDENTIAL STREETS PAVEMENT REHABILITATION - AREA 4, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 22-18: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ACCEPT THE WORK FOR THE RESIDENTIAL STREETS PAVEMENT REHABILITATION - AREA 4, CIP NO. 22-18;
2) APPROVE ONYX PAVING COMPANY'S FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $6,528,795;
3) APPROVE APPROPRIATION OF $535,000 IN MEASURE M BOND FUNDS IN ACCOUNT NO. 58-1-6874; AND,
4) AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE OF
COMPLETION FOR THE PROJECT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE.
5. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR THE 6T" ST. WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 23-19: Public Works.
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1) ACCEPT THE WORK FOR THE 6T" ST. WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, CIP NO. 23- 19;
2) APPROVE THE FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $264,960; AND, 4 3) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE
OF COMPLETION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE, INDICATING THE WORK IS COMPLETE AND HAS BEEN ACCEPTED BY THE CITY.
6. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR THE STAMPS RD. WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 23-21: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ACCEPT THE WORK FOR THE STAMPS RD. WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, CIP NO. 23-21;
2) APPROVE THE FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $357,400; AND, 3) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE
OF COMPLETION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE, INDICATING THE WORK IS COMPLETE AND HAS BEEN ACCEPTED BY THE CITY.
7. APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 82282 AND AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBDIVISION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT 10221 — 10303 DOWNEY AVE.:
Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-8191, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 82282 AND AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBDIVISION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
8. RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER'S PROCLAMATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY DECLARED IN RESPONSE TO TROPICAL STORM HILARY: Fire.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-8192, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER'S PROCLAMATION OF A LOCAL
EMERGENCY DECLARED IN RESPONSE TO TROPICAL STORM HILARY ON AUGUST 20, 2023 TO MEMORIALIZE THE CITY MANAGER'S PROCLAMATION; AND, 2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, ACTING AS DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY
SERVICES, TO REQUEST FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM FEDERAL AND STATE
AUTHORITIES TO RECOUP COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY IN ITS EFFORST TO MITIGATE AND RESPOND TO DAMAGE CAUSED BY TROPICAL STORM HILARY.
9. APPROVE DESIGNATION OF AUTHORIZED AGENTS- PRE- DISASTER MITIGATION GRANT
FORM TO ENSURE THE CITY CAN OBTAIN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR EMERGENCIES/DISASTERS: Fire.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE DESIGNATION OF AUTHORIZED AGENTS- PRE -DISASTER
MITIGATION GRANT FORM TO ENSURE THE CITY CAN OBTAIN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR EMERGENCIES/DISASTERS;
3 2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE DESIGNATION OF AUTHORIZED AGENTS- PRE- DISASTER MITIGATION GRANT FORM; AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE FORM AS DEEMED NECESSARY.
10. PILOT PROGRAM ALLOWING THE EXPANSION OF EXISTING PREFERENTIAL PARKING DISTRICTS: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 23-1508, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 3199.6 WITHIN PART 12, CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE III
OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL PERMITTED PARKING DISTRICTS.
11. PROPOSED SPEED LIMIT CHANGES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS CITYWIDE: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 23-1509, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY APPROVING AN ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY AND AMENDING SECTION 3199.10 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT PRIMA FACIE SPEED
LIMITS FOR CERTAIN STREETS PURSUANT TO THE SURVEY AND THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE.
12. PURCHASE OF CHRISTMAS TREE FOR ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING EVENT: Parks & Recreation. 111 0 r-11%i11 0 1*AhwZll*IIIi•MI�i
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A 30 FOOT CHRISTMAS TREE FOR THE CITY'S TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY.
13. CITY COUNCIL RESPONSE TO A BROWN ACT COMPLAINT: City Attorney.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
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2) DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO SEND LETTER PURSUANT TO SECTION 54960.2,
COMMUNICATING THE CITY COUNCIL'S DETERMINATION THAT NO BROWN ACT
VIOLATION OCCURRED AND THEREFORE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WILL NOT TAKE FURTHER ACTION REGARDING THIS MATTER.
14. REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSURE PERMIT BY THE DOWNEY PATRIOT ON BEHALF OF THE
DOWNEY FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM TO HOST A KICKOFF FESTIVAL FOR DOWNEY-WARREN WEEK: Community Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023 FROM 1:00 P.M. TO 11:00 P.M. TO ACCOMMODATE THE "CROSSTOWN KICKOFF" TAKING PLACE FROM 3:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M.
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15. COMMUNITY FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER 32ND ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC TOURNAMENT FOURSOME OF GOLF DONATION: Mayor Pro Tern Trujillo.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE DONATION OF ONE FOURSOME OF GOLF AT THE RIO HONDO GOLF COURSE IN SUPPORT OF THE COMMUNITY GUIDANCE FAMILY CENTER'S 32ND ANNUAL CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 25, 2023.
16. APPOINTMENTS TO THE 2023-2024 DOWNEY YOUTH COMMISSION: Parks & Recreation.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF NINE (9) APPLICANTS TO THE 2023-2024 DOWNEY YOUTH COMMISSION.
17. GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE YMCA REGARDING THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY GRANT FOR THE NEW DOWNEY YMCA: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND YMCA OF
METROPOLITAN LOS ANGELES REGARDING THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY GRANT FOR THE NEW DOWNEY YMCA.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
18. APPOINTMENT OF CITY ATTORNEY AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY ATTORNEY'S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT: Human Resources.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-8193, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY APPOINTING JOHN FUNK AS CITY ATTORNEY AND APPROVING THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN HIM AND THE CITY.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Special Agent Patrick Bauer, U.S. Department of the Treasury -Internal Revenue Service and Veteran of the Arizona Air National Guard, who was shot and succumbed to his injuries during a departmental training; Firefighter Shawn Giles, of North East, Pennsylvania, struck and killed while directing traffic; and, Firefighter Vet Anthony DeSimone of the North Haven, Connecticut Fire Department who died after suffering a medical emergency.
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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 traducci6n escrita de las 6rdenes 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 atenci6n comercial, 48 horas antes de la reunion.
I, Maria Alicia Duarte, CIVIC, 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 7t" day of September, 2023. ?Viaria Alicia Duarte, CW Citvj Clerk Scan QR Code to view the City of Downey City Accomplishments 2021-2022 .®
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