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 54957(b)(1) – Public Employee Performance Evaluation – Title: City Manager.
2. Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) – Public Employee Performance Evaluation – Title: City Clerk.
3. Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with Real Property Negotiators:
Property Locations: 712x Firestone Boulevard – APN: 6231-001-018; 7321 Firestone Boulevard – APN: 6231-001-018;
71xx Firestone Boulevard – APNs: 6231-004-013; and,
7140 Firestone Boulevard – APNs: 6231-004-013
Agency Negotiator(s): City Manager Roger Bradley and Assistant City Manager Vaniah De Rojas Negotiating Party: Andrews Rancho Del Norte and Andrews Rancho Del Sur Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment for potential purchase or lease of property
RECONVENE AND ANNOUNCE CLOSED SESSION ACTION
NOVEMBER 14, 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 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: Reverend David Beary, First Presbyterian Church of Downey
FLAG SALUTE: Boy Scout Pack 805
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
1. Downey Police Department Award of Merit to Corporal Alberto Aguilar.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF DOWNEY WATER SYSTEM 2022 PUBLIC HEALTH GOALS REPORT: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE CITY OF DOWNEY WATER SYSTEM 2022 PUBLIC HEALTH GOALS REPORT; AND,
2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-8201, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF DOWNEY WATER SYSTEM 2022 PUBLIC HEALTH GOALS REPORT.
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 unless a City Council Member requests an item be removed. Removed items will be considered following approval of the Consent Calendar.
2. APPROVE MINUTES: October 10, 2023 (Open Session): City Clerk.
3. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 372559 – 373185; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004398 – 30004402 & 30004404 – 30004405; EFT Nos. 12991 – 13054; Manual Wire Nos. 2433 – 2442; and, Cashier’s Check Nos. 0170 – 0174 in the total amount of $5,474,261.57: Finance.
4. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR THE 3RD STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 22-04: Public Works.
3 THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ACCEPT THE WORK FOR THE 3RD ST. PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, CIP NO. 22-04;
2) APPROVE SEQUEL CONTRACTORS’ FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $686,489.11; 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.
5. APPROVAL OF WATER VALVE TRUCK PURCHASE: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF 2024 FORD SUPER DUTY F-550 WITH EH WACHS
SINGLE TURNER VALVE SKID FROM NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP UNDER SOURCEWELL CONTRACT NO. 0914521-NAF FOR THE TOTAL BID AMOUNT OF $238,168, AND WAIVE ANY AND ALL MINOR IRREGULARITIES IN THE BIDDING DOCUMENTS AS SUBMITTED BY SAID BIDDER; AND,
2) APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF $5,000 FROM WATER FUND, WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATING ACCOUNT NO. 51-4-3520-0700 TO WATER FUND, WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATING ACCOUNT NO. 51-4-3520-0940.
6. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR LAND MANAGEMENT (ACCELA) SOFTWARE SYSTEM AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES SUPPORTING AN OPTIMIZATION PROJECT: Community Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT, WITH IK CONSULTING LLC, FOR THE OPTIMIZATION OF THE CITY’S LAND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ACCELA) AND STAFF TRAINING FOR A 20-MONTH TERM BEGINNING ON NOVEMBER 15, 2023 WITH A CONTRACT TOTALING $125,400 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 AND $45,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025.
2) APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH PARK CONSULTING
GROUP, FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR CITY SYSTEMS UPDATES FOR A 20-MONTH TERM BEGINNING ON NOVEMBER 15, 2023 IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024, AND $100,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025.
3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEES, TO EXECUTE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS, AS NEEDED.
7. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO STREET SWEEPING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (NES): Public Works.
4 THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE STREET SWEEPING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JOE’S SWEEPING, INC., DBA NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT AS DEEMED NECESSARY.
8. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CATCH BASIN CLEANING SERVICES AGREEMENT: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CATCH BASIN CLEANING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JOE’S SWEEPING, INC., DBA NATIONWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT AS DEEMED NECESSARY.
9. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION SUMMARILY VACATING FUTURE STREET EASEMENT ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6445 DOS RIOS ROAD: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-8202, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY SUMMARILY VACATING FUTURE STREET EASEMENT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AT 6554 DOS RIOS ROAD.
10. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF CITY TREASURER:
Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-8203, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPOINTING VANIAH DE ROJAS AS CITY TREASURER.
11. RATIFY THE DONATION OF ONE FOURSOME OF GOLF FOR DOWNEY ROTARY CLUB:
Council Member Sosa.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
RATIFY THE DONATION OF ONE FOURSOME OF GOLF AT THE RIO HONDO GOLF
COURSE IN SUPPORT OF DOWNEY ROTARY CLUB & ARC GOLF TOURNAMENT EVENT ON NOVEMBER 3, 2023.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
12. REQUEST FOR A WAIVER OF CITY FEES AND ASSOCIATED COSTS RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW YMCA FACILITY AT 11531 DOWNEY AVENUE: Community Development.
5 THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE STAFF DIRECTION ON A WAIVER OF CITY FEES AND
ASSOCIATED COSTS FOR THE YMCA OF METROPOLITAN LOS ANGELES TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW YMCA FACILITY AT 11531 DOWNEY AVENUE; AND,
2) DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND YMCA TO
FORMALIZE ANY WAIVED FEES WHICH WOULD BE CONTINGENT ON THE COMPLETION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
13. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY GARDEN ON CITY- OWNED PROPERTY: Parks & Recreation.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY GARDEN ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY.
14. APPROVAL OF REVISIONS OF CHAPTERS 3 AND 4 OF THE DOWNEY PURCHASING POLICY:
Finance.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE CHANGES TO CHAPTERS 3 AND 4 OF THE DOWNEY PURCHASING POLICY.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Assistant Fire Chief Joe Back of the Whitesburg, Kentucky Fire Department who suffered a medical emergency while responding to a call; Lieutenant Milton Resendez of the San Benito, Texas Police Department, who was shot during a police pursuit and succumbed to his injuries; Correctional Officer I Kelly Bernard Rolando of the Missouri Department of Corrections, who was killed in a vehicle crash while on duty; and, Los Angeles Police Officer Darrell Cunningham Shamily, who was killed in a vehicle collision caused by a drunk driver while off-duty.
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6 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 9th day of November, 2023. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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