MAYOR
CLAUDIA M. FROMETA
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:
Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) — Public Employee Performance Evaluation — Title: City Clerk.
2. Government Code Section 54956.95 - Liability Claim — Worker's Compensation Claim — Claimant:
Scott Wilcox — Claim No.: 21-159027; Agency claimed against: City of Downey.
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 Tem Trujillo, Mayor Frometa
INVOCATION
FLAG SALUTE
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor's Legacy Award to Dr. Dan Fox, former Public Works Committee Member and Downey Business Owner.
2. Presentation of City Tile to retiring employee with 33 years of service, Leslie Murray, Downey Police Chief.
3. Special Awards Presentation to Downey Fire Department Personnel.
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: June 27, 2023 (Open Session): City Clerk.
2. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 373186 — 373566; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004384 & 30004407 — 30004409; EFT Nos. 13055 — 13094; and, Manual Wire Nos. 2443 — 2448 in the total amount of $7,552,442.63: Finance.
3. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ANNUAL MISCELLANEOUS
CONCRETE REPAIRS (CITYWIDE) AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301(C) (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 24-01): Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZE THE SOLICITATION OF CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE FY 2023-2024 ANNUAL MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE REPAIRS (COUNCIL DISTRICT 1), AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) AND MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS (CITYWIDE), LAKEWOOD BLVD. PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS AND FIRE STATION NO. 1 PARKING LOT CONCRETE REPLACEMENT PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. NO. 24-01; AND, FIND THAT THE
PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN CEQA UNDER SECTION 15301(C)(EXISTING FACILITIES).
4. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TWO REPLACEMENT POLICE MOTORCYLES: Police. 119 0 1-11%i90 1*41hW 161III[I]I>41
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF TWO BMW POLICE MOTORCYCLES IN THE AMOUNT OF $67,771 FROM GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT 33-4-2120-0920.
5. CONTRACT AND LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH CLEARGOV, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF CITYWIDE BUDGET PREPARATION SOFTWARE: Finance.
4 THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE LICENSE AND CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CLEARGOV, INC. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND THE PROVISION OF A CITYWIDE
BUDGET PREPARATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION REPORTING TOOL FOR A THREE YEAR AND SEVEN -MONTH TERM BEGINNING NOVEMBER 1, 2023 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF UP TO $191,290; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS, AS NEEDED.
6. ADOPTION OF PAY RANGES FOR THE POSITIONS DESIGNATED AS TEMPORARY/PART- TIME AND THE TEMPORARY/FULL-TIME POSITION OF AMBULANCE OPERATOR: Human Resources.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-8204, UPDATING THE HOURLY PAY SCHEDULE FOR
POSITIONS DESIGNATED AS TEMPORARY/PART-TIME AND THE TEMPORARY/FULL- TIME POSITION OF AMBULANCE OPERATOR.
7. PAID SICK LEAVE POLICY FOR TEMPORARY/PART-TIME AND FULL-TIME/TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE: Human Resources.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-8205, APPROVING A PAID SICK LEAVE POLICY PURSUANT TO SB 616 FOR TEMPORARY/PART-TIME AND FULL-TIME/TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT STATUS EMPLOYEES.
8. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND ADDITIONS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ADOPTED BUDGET: Finance.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-8206, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024, ADOPTED BUDGET INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUES BY $1,661,045 AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $1,992,295; AND,
2) APPROVE A MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT #8084445 WITH SOFTWAREONE
FOR SOFTWARE LICENSING AND ONLINE SERVICES FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 19, 2022, ENDING SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $446,899.52. THIS AMOUNT MAY CHANGE YEAR TO YEAR DEPENDING ON INCREASE OR DECREASE IN USERS LICENSING AND DEVICES.
9. APPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 2: Council Member Sosa.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-8207, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF ELVIRA MERAZ TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 2.
10. SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP GRANT): Police. 3 THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000 TO CONDUCT VARIOUS SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF DOWNEY; AND,
2) INCREASE THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET BY $300,000 TO ACCOUNT FOR THESE REVENUES AND ACCOMPANYING EXPENSES.
11. UPDATE ON SOLID WASTE COLLECTION RATES FOR COMMERCIAL AND MULTI -FAMILY CUSTOMERS: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
RECEIVE AND FILE A REPORT ON SOLID WASTE COLLECTION RATES FOR
COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS, INCLUDING MULTI -FAMILY HOUSING PROPERTIES WITH
FIVE OR MORE UNITS, AS A RESULT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE DIVERSION REQUIREMENTS UNDER SENATE BILL 1383 (SB 1383).
12. RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT TRANSITION PLAN ANNUAL REVIEW AND UPDATE: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY OF DOWNEY .D. TRANSITION
UPDATE.AND
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
13. DISCUSSION REGARDING STAY ARTS: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
DISCUSS STAY ARTS PROGRAMS, OPERATIONS, AND FINANCES, INCLUDING CITY
FUNDING OF THE ORGANIZATION, AND PROVIDE ANY DESIRED FEEDBACK AND DIRECTION TO CITY STAFF REGARDING THESE ITEMS.
14. FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION FUNDING PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS: Parks & Recreation.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION FUNDING REQUEST PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 — 2024 FUNDING CYCLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $81,500.
15. PAINTING AND SECURITY CAMERA UPGRADES TO THE DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE ANY FEEDBACK ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING,
AS WELL AS LIGHTING AND ONGOING MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY EFFORTS OF THE PARKING STRUCTURE.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Fire Sergeant Thomas Petschke, Jr. of the Crestwood, Kentucky Ballardsville Fire and Rescue, who died while battling a brush fire; Firefighter/EMT Andrew "Drew" B. rd
Price, of Chicago, Illinois, who died while on duty responding to a four-story fire; Division Officer III Jovian Motley, of the Texas Correctional Institutions who died while helping restrain a combative inmate; Agent Freddy Ortiz, U.S. Navy Veteran and U. S. Department of Homeland Security Border Patrol, who was killed in a crash while on duty; and, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter.
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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 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 Tftulo VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles, la Ciudad de Downey prohfbe la discriminacion de cualquier persona en todos sus programas y servicios. En caso de necesitar una traduccion escrita de las ordenes del dfa o las actas de las reuniones de la ciudad, o para solicitar un interprete oral Para una reunion de la ciudad, comunfquese 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 21st day of November, 2023. varia Alicia Duarte, eve, Clerk Scan QR Code to view the City of Downey City Accomplishments 2021-2022 To view the livestream of the Regular Meetings at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.:
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