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COUNCIL MEMBERS
TIMOTHY HORN
HECTOR SOSA
DISTRICT 3 VACANT
Regular Meeting
5:30 p.m. — Closed Session
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 — 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)(4) — Initiation of Litigation: One (1) potential case.
2. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) — Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation:
Martha Aguayo v. City of Downey et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22NWCV01348.
3. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) — Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation: In re Aqueous Film -Forming Foam Products Liability Litigation, United States District Court for the District of South Carolina Case Nos. 2:18-MN-2873-RMG, 2:21-cv-00848-RMG.
4. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) — Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation: City of Whittier et al. v. Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 23STCP03579.
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 Tern Trujillo, Mayor Frometa
INVOCATION: Pastor Glenn Kravig, Calvary Chapel Downey
FLAG SALUTE
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of the Downey Police Department's Facility Dog, "Howdy".
2. Mayor's Legacy Award to Carol Kearns, Former President of the Downey Coordinating Council.
3. Mayor's Legacy Award to Bob Thompson, President of the Downey Historical Society.
4. Certificate of Recognition to PIH Health Downey on the occasion of their 10t" Year Anniversary.
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. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 371723 — 372131; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004372, 30004375, 30004379, 30004389 — 3004391; EFT Nos. 12905 — 12947; and, Manual Wire No. 2423 — 2426 in the total amount of $ 5,224,139.71: Finance.
2. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR THE 4T" ST. WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 23-20: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ACCEPT THE WORK FOR THE 4T" ST. WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 23-20;
2) APPROVE THE FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $621,161; AND, 3) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE
OF COMPLETION INDICATING THE WORK IS COMPLETE AND HAS BEEN ACCEPTED BY THE CITY.
3. FISCAL YEARS 2024-2026 ON -CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LIST OF SIX ON -CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS PRE -QUALIFIED BY STAFF:
1) AGA ENGINEERS, INC.,
2) ADVANTEC CONSULTING ENGINEERS,
3) KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.,
4) TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.,
5) W.G. ZIMMERMAN ENGINEERING, INC. AND,
6) WILLDAN ENGINEERING;
2) APPROVE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TEMPLATE FOR ON -CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES; AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT WITH THE PRE -
QUALIFIED CONSULTANTS ON A PER -PROJECT BASIS IN THE FUTURE AND TO
EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT AS DEEMED
NECESSARY FOR ANY FUTURE PROJECTS OR TASKS TO BE COMPLETED BY SAID CONSULTANTS.
4. SERVICE RENEWAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN FIRESTATS, LLC, AND THE CITY OF DOWNEY FOR SOFTWARE SUPPORT RELATED TO FIRE SERVICE OPERATIONS: Fire.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, WITH FIRESTATS, LLC, FOR SOFTWARE SUPPORT RELATED TO FIRE SERVICES OPERATIONS FOR THREE (3), ONE (1) YEAR TERMS BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2023, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $45,000 ($15,000 PER YEAR); AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT.
5. SERVICES AND LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND RAW INSPIRATION, INC. FOR OPERATION OF THE DOWNEY CERTIFIED FARMER'S MARKET:
Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE SERVICES AND LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND RAW INSPIRATION, INC. FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM FOR THE OPERATION AND OVERSIGHT OF THE CERTIFIED DOWNEY FARMER'S MARKET; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE AGREEMENT TO BE AUTOMATICALLY RENEWED AND EXTENDED
FOR SUBSEQUENT ONE-YEAR PERIODS (RENEWAL PERIOD) UNLESS THE CITY OR RAW INSPIRATION, INC. NOTIFIES THE OTHER PARTY IN WRITING THAT IT IS TERMINATING THIS AGREEMENT AT LEAST 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE THEN CURRENT TERM.
3 6. ACCEPTANCE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL GRANT: Police.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-8196, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO A GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL FOR ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF GRANT FUNDS.
7. AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 23-8174 ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET TO CORRECT A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR: Finance.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-8197, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET.
8. PROPOSED PLACEMENT OF A PLAQUE AT FURMAN PARK COMMEMORATING THE 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CARPENTERS FIRST RECORDING DEAL: Parks & Recreation.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF AN 8"X10" DEDICATION PLAQUE
AT FURMAN PARK TO COMMEMORATE THE FIRST RECORDING DEAL SIGNED BY THE CARPENTERS.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
9. WAIVER OF CITY RELATED FEES, REQUESTED BY THE DOWNEY PATRIOT ON BEHALF OF
THE DOWNEY FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM, ASSOCIATED WITH THE
STREET CLOSURE PERMIT FOR THE INAUGURAL KICK-OFF FESTIVAL FOR DOWNEY- WARREN WEEK: Community Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
CONSIDER AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING THE APPLICANT'S
REQUEST FOR A FEE WAIVER OF CITY FEES, STAFF LABOR, AND MATERIALS COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE STREET CLOSURE FOR THE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023 "CROSSTOWN KICK-OFF" EVENT.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Georgia Department of Corrections, Correctional Officer I Robert Clark who was killed in the line of duty at the Smith State Prison; South Carolina, Richland County Sheriff's Department Deputy Jacob Eric Salrin, who died in a vehicle crash; Colorado Department of Corrections, Community Parole Officer Christine Guerin Sandoval who was struck by a vehicle during an attempted arrest of a parolee; Manhattan Beach Police Department Motorcycle Officer Chad Swanson, who died in a multi -vehicle crash in Carson; and, United States Senator Dianne Feinstein.
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En cumplimiento con el Titulo VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles, la Ciudad de Downey prohibe la discriminacion 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, 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.
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