1 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:
Fernando Garcia v. City of Downey, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC713683.
2. Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim – Worker’s Compensation Claim – Claimant: Gerald Massie – Claim No.: 20-148502; Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board No.:
ADJ13577129 – Agency claimed against: City of Downey.
3. Government Code Section 54957(b) — PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT – Title: City Treasurer
RECONVENE AND ANNOUNCE CLOSED SESSION ACTION
ADJOURN THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – CLOSED SESSION
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
REVISED AGENDA
OCTOBER 24, 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 INVOCATION: Greg Welch, Downey Police Department Chaplain
FLAG SALUTE: Girl Scout Troops 2485, 7273 and 275
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor’s Legacy Award to Beth Gendreau, Downey Food Helps.
2. Mayor’s Legacy Award to Greg Welch, Downey Police Department Chaplain.
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 lis ted on the agenda within the jurisdiction of the City Council. It is requested, but not required, that you state your name, addre ss 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, ref erral 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 un less a City Council Member requests an item be removed. Removed items will be considered following approval of the Consent Calendar.
1. APPROVE MINUTES: August 22, 2023 (Open Session); September 12, 2023; September 26, 2023 (Closed Session); and, October 10, 2023 (Closed Session): City Clerk.
2. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 372132 – 372558; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004392 – 3004394, 30004396; EFT Nos. 12948 – 12990; Manual Wire Nos. 2427 – 2432; and, Cashier’s Check Nos. 0167 – 0169 in the total amount of $ 4,125,042.87: Finance.
3. APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR COLLECTING AND REPORTING DATA FOR THE NATIONAL TRANSIT DATABASE FOR REPORT YEAR 2021: Parks & Recreation.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR COLLECTING AND REPORTING DATA FOR THE NATIONAL TRANSIT DATABASE, FOR A YEAR TERM RETROACTIVE FROM MAY 1, 2023 – JUNE 30, 2026 FOR A TOTAL REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT OF $163,951.
4. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH TRAPEZE SOFTWARE GROUP INC. TO INCLUDE NEW SOFTWARE FOR DOWNEY DIAL-A-RIDE VEHICLES: Parks & Recreation.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH TRAPEZE SOFTWARE GROUP INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,224,
3 INCLUDING ANY NON-SUBSTANTIVE EXTENSIONS, CHANGE ORDERS, PURCHASE
ORDERS, AND AMENDMENTS UP TO THE AUTHORIZED BUDG ET AMOUNT OF $50,635.
5. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION(S) FOR ALL STATE OF
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES, RECYCLING, AND RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE) GRANTS: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-8198, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION(S) FOR ALL
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES, RECYCLING AND RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE) GRANTS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF DOWNEY IS ELIGIBLE; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT-RELATED DOCUMENTS.
6. STREET CLOSURE APPLICATION AND FEES FOR VETERANS DAY/MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY FUNDRAISER EVENT: Community Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT AND FEES SUBMITTED BY BASTARDS CANTEEN FOR ITS EVENT.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7. SALARY RANGE ADJUSTMENT FOR POSITION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR:
Human Resources.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 23-8199, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR THE POSITION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
8. DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING SPEND LOCAL CAMPAIGN: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
DIRECT STAFF TO INITIATE THE SPEND LOCAL CAMPAIGN.
9. ESTABLISHMENT OF A RANCHO SOUTH CAMPUS FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
DISCUSS FORMING A TWO MEMBER AD HOC COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS AND REVIEW DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES OF THE RANCHO SOUTH CAMPUS.
4 10. UPDATE REGARDING CITYWIDE PAVING EFFORTS: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) RECEIVE AND FILE THE INFORMATIONAL UPDATE REGARDING CITYWIDE PAVING EFFORTS; AND,
2) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE ANY DESIRED FEEDBACK ON CURRENT AND FUTURE PAVING EFFORTS IN THE CITY.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Battalion Chief Earl Dyer of the Richmond Virginia Fire Department who suffered a medical emergency while on duty; Firefighter Troy Thompson of the North Carolina Seven Springs Volunteer Fire Department who suffered a medical emergency while at the scene of an accident; and, Officer Richard Mendez of the Philadelphia Police Department, who was shot and killed inside the Philadelphia Airport parking garage while responding to a vehicle theft call.
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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 cer tify, 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 Commun ity and Senior Center.
Dated this 19th day of October, 2023. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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