MAYOR PRO TEM
HECTOR SOSA
COUNCIL III MEMBERS
FROME
HORACIO ORTIZ
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Regular Meeting
5:30 p.m. — Closed Session
6:30 p.m. — Open Session
Council Chambers
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
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CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING — CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Frometa, Ortiz, Pemberton, Mayor Pro Tern Sosa, Mayor Trujillo
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 54956.95 — Liability Claim — Worker's Compensation Claim — Claimant:
Dean Milligan — Claim No.: 20-148463 and 19-145415; Agency claimed against: City of Downey.
2. Government Code Section 54956.95 — Liability Claim — Worker's Compensation Claim — Claimant:
Steven Davis; Worker's Compensation Claim No.: 22-163377 and 21-159263; Worker's Compensation Appeals Board No.: ADJ15998807; 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 Frometa, Ortiz, Pemberton, Mayor Pro Tern Sosa, Mayor Trujillo INVOCATION: Pastor Chris Famisaran, Downey Seventh -day Adventist Church FLAG SALUTE: Boy Scout Troop 441
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor's Excellence Award to Lupita Infante, American singer -songwriter, Grammy Award nominated artist and Downey resident.
2. Mayor's Excellence Award to David Valadez, Entertainment Correspondent, Emmy Award -Winning Journalist and Downey resident.
3. Mayor's Excellence Award to Downey Rose Float Association for winning the Wrigley Legacy Award at the 135t" Tournament of Roses Parade.
4. Certificates of Recognition to Downey Fire Personnel, Santa Monica Fire Captain, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center NICU Nurse, DUSD Staff, student and parent for their heroic efforts during a stressful situation.
5. Presentation of City Pins to the 2024 Miss Downey Court.
6. Certificates of Appointment to newly appointed Commission/Board and Committee Members for Council District Nos. 1, 3, and 5.
7. Presentation to the City Council by Stay Arts.
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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: November 14, 2023 (Open and Closed Session): City Clerk.
2. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 374626 — 375036; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004419, 30004424, 30004425 and 30004427; EFT Nos. 13199 — 13237; and, Manual Wire Nos. 2462 — 2467 in the total amount of $3,960,883.02: Finance.
4 3. APPROVAL OF INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC BOLLARDS ON DOWNEY AVE. AND UPDATE ON
PAINTING AND SECURITY CAMERA UPGRADES TO THE DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF REMOVABLE TRAFFIC BOLLARDS ON DOWNEY AVE. BETWEEN 2ND ST. AND 3RD ST.;
2) RECEIVE AND FILE AN UPDATE REGARDING THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR
PAINTING OF THE PARKING STRUCTURE, AS WELL AS INSTALLATION OF A SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM.
4. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH WESTNET, LLC. FOR FIRE STATION ALERTING SERVER UPGRADE — FIRE CAD PROJECT: Fire.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH WESTNET, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $137,871, INCLUDING
ANY NON -SUBSTANTIVE EXTENSIONS, CHANGE ORDERS, PURCHASE ORDERS, AND
AMENDMENTS UP TO THE AUTHORIZED BUDGET PER THE CITY'S RECENTLY UPDATED
PURCHASING POLICY GUIDELINES, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT.
5. APPROVAL OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION REGARDING TRAFFIC DETOURS ON CITY OF DOWNEY STREETS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 1-605 FREEWAY PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT BETWEEN THE 1-10 FREEWAY AND TELEGRAPH RD.: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION REGARDING PROPOSED TRAFFIC DETOURS ON THE CITY OF DOWNEY STREETS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 1-605 FREEWAY PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT BETWEEN THE 1-10 FREEWAY AND TELEGRAPH RD.; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, INCLUDING ANY NON - SUBSTANTIVE EXTENSIONS AND AMENDMENTS.
6. FISCAL YEAR 2024-2026 ON -CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LIST OF SEVEN ON -CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, WHICH HAVE BEEN PRE -QUALIFIED BY STAFF: 1) BKF ENGINEERS, INC., 2) KREUZER CONSULTING GROUP, 3) MKN CONSULTING SERVICES, 4) RICK ENGINEERING CO., 5) STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, 6) TETRA TECH, AND 7) WILLDAN ENGINEERING;
2) APPROVE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TEMPLATE FOR ON -CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES; AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, 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 3 DEEMED NECESSARY FOR ANY FUTURE PROJECTS OR TASKS TO BE COMPLETED BY SAID CONSULTANTS.
7. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
RESTRICTED GRANT AGREEMENTS AND ANY AMENDMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) RELATED TO THE CLEAN CALIFORNIA
LOCAL GRANT PROGRAM (CCLGP) FOR THE CITY OF DOWNEY ALLEY BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT: Public Works.
1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8226, AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
THE CITY OF DOWNEY CLEAN CALIFORNIA LOCAL GRANT PROGRAM ALLEY BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT -RELATED DOCUMENTS.
8. APPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 1: Council Member Ortiz.
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ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8227, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MACHELL BROOKENS TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 1.
9. APPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 1: Council Member Ortiz.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.24-8228, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF DANIA JANCZAK TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 1.
10. APPOINTMENT TO THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 1: Council Member Ortiz.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8229, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF LIZA ADRIAN TO
THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT
1. 11. 2024 CITY OF DOWNEY LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ADOPT THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR (OR MAYOR PRO TEM IN THE MAYOR'S ABSENCE) TO SIGN POLICY AND POSITION LETTERS WITHIN THE GUIDELINES OF THE PLATFORM. rd
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
12. PROPOSED CLOCK DONATION BY THE ROTARY CLUB OF DOWNEY, INCLUDING APPROVAL OF THE DESIGN PROCESS AND POTENTIAL LOCATION IN THE DOWNTOWN:
Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ACCEPT THE DONATION OF $15,000 FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A STREET CLOCK FROM THE ROTARY CLUB OF DOWNEY;
PROVIDE FEEDBACK - • • STAFF ON THE DESIGN;
3) SELECT A PREFERRED INSTALL LOCATION IN DOWNTOWN DOWNEY.
13. REPORT ON POTENTIAL FUTURE SPORTS LIGHTING AT THE FURMAN PARK BASEBALL FIELDS: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
RECEIVE A REPORT, AS WELL AS PROVIDE STAFF WITH ANY DESIRED FEEDBACK, ON
THE ADDITION OF SPORTS FIELD LIGHTING AT THE FURMAN PARK BASEBALL FIELDS FOLLOWING A REQUEST FROM CITY COUNCIL AT ITS NOVEMBER 14, 2023 MEETING.
14. APPROVAL OF STAY ARTS COOPERATIVE FUNDING AGREEMENT: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE COOPERATIVE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH STAY ARTS WHERE THE
CITY OF DOWNEY WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TOWARDS THE MONTHLY LEASE PAYMENTS OF STAY GALLERY FOR A 12-MONTH TERM BEGINNING ON JANUARY 1, 2024 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $39,372; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT WITH STAY ARTS.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Malone of George County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi who died in the line of duty after being fatally shot during a traffic stop.
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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.
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En cumplimiento con el Titulo 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 9 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.
Dated this 18th day of January, 2024. Varia Alicia Duarte, eve, gL Clerk Scan QR Code to view the City of Downey City Accomplishments 2022-2023 To view the livestream of the Regular Meetings at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.:
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