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 meetina.
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 Art Reyes, Calvary Chapel Downey
FLAG SALUTE: Girl Scout Troop #5605
WELCOME: Mayor Frometa
SPECIAL ITEM OF BUSINESS
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-8208, RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2023, TO FILL TWO VACANCIES ON THE CITY COUNCIL
DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY THE
PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CHARTER AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO CHARTER CITIES: City Clerk.
PRESENTATIONS
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBER HORN.
2. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE AND PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION TO NEWLY -ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS:
DISTRICT 1
HORACIO ORTIZ
DISTRICT 3
DOROTHY PEMBERTON
RECESS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
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.
2. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 373567 — 373844; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004388 & 30004410 & 30004412 — 30004414; EFT Nos. 13095 — 13131; and, Manual Wire Nos. 2449 — 2452 in the total amount of $3,737,451.12: Finance.
3. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE PRE-ENGINEERED MODULAR BUILDING DESIGN AND
FABRICATION SERVICES FOR THE SPACE SHUTTLE EXHIBIT AND EDUCATION BUILDING PROJECT: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
AUTHORIZE THE SOLICITATION OF PROPOSALS FOR PROVIDING THE PRE-
ENGINEERED MODULAR BUILDING (PEMB) DESIGN AND FABRICATIONS SERVICES FOR THE SPACE SHUTTLE EXHIBIT AND EDUCATION BUILDING PROJECT.
4. AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS
PROGRAM, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND PERMANENT
LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION SERVICES WITH MDG ASSOCIATES INC.: Community Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH MDG ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM, DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING
ALLOCATION PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION SERVICES, THEREBY INCREASING THE 4 EXISTING COMPENSATION OF $309,750 BY $1,096,248, TOTALING A NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,405,998.00; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEES, TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
5. APPOINTMENT OF THE MAYOR PRO TEM AND MAYOR FOR 2024: City Clerk.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPOINT THE MAYOR PRO TEM FOR 2024; AND,
2) APPOINT THE MAYOR FOR 2024.
6. ADDITION OF NEW YEAR'S EVE TO THE LIST OF CITY HOLIDAYS: Human Resources.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-8209, AMENDING RESOLUTION 23-8155 REGARDING
HOLIDAY PAY FOR EMPLOYEES IN CLASSIFICATIONS DESIGNATED AS EXECUTIVE
MANAGEMENT, MIDDLE MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL/EXEMPT AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO SIDE LETTER AGREEMENTS WITH ALL CITY BARGAINING UNIT REGARDING HOLIDAY PAY PROVISIONS.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Sergeant Michael Moran of the Cortez Police Department who was killed while making a traffic stop; Sergeant Michael Abbate and Trooper Alberto Felix of the Nevada Highway Patrol, who were struck and killed by a drunk driver; Police Officer Paul Tracey of the Waltham Police Department, who was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver; Deputy Sheriff Paul Martin of the Mercer County Sheriff's Office who was struck and killed while stopping the pursuit of a stolen vehicle; Firefighter Richard "Rick" D. Miller of the Henderson County Fire Department who suffered a medical emergency after responding to an emergency call; and, the victims of the mass shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Supporting documents are available at: City Hall -City Clerk's Department, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Video streaming of the meeting is available on the City's website. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if special assistance is needed to participate in this meeting, complete the City's Title II ADA Reasonable Accommodation Form located on the City's website and at City Hall - City Clerk's Department, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., and submit to the City Clerk's Department or contact (562) 904-7280 or TTY 7-1-1, 48 business hours prior to the City Council meeting.
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 cy a.ora: 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 arior to the meetina.
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 atenci6n comercial, 48 horas antes de la reunion.
3 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 8th day of December, 2023. Vavia Alicia Duarte, CVC, G'iti/ 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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