MAYOR PRO TE
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COUNCIL III MEMBERS
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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
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 Frometa, Ortiz, Pemberton, Mayor Pro Tem 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:
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) — Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation:
Robert Jacobo v. City of Downey, et at., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV30151.
2. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) — Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation:
Thomas Lim v. David Lee Aston, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21 STCV18942.
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
FLAG SALUTE: Girl Scout Troop #7273
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor's Excellence Award to David Valadez, Entertainment Correspondent, Emmy Award -Winning Journalist and Downey Resident.
2. Mayor's Excellence Award to Warren High School Dance Team for placing 1st place in Show Production, Jazz, Lyrical, and Hip -Hop at the 2024 Hawaii World Finals.
3. Certificates of Appointment to Committee and Commission Members for District Nos. 1 and 2.
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. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 375037 — 375457; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004429 — 30004430 & 30004432; EFT Nos. 13238 — 13280; Manual Wire Nos. 2468 — 2477 and, Cashier's Check No. 175 in the total amount of $3,861,951.98: Finance.
2. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JONCOWEST FOR JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JONCOWEST IN THE AMOUNT OF $418,620 ANNUALLY FOR JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES; AND, 2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT.
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THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8230, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A PARTIAL FEE
AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8010 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY PURSUANT TO THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE "PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD AT IMPERIAL HIGHWAY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT"; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH BEST CALIFORNIA GAS, LTD. AND TESORO REFINING & 4 MARKETING COMPANY LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $201,182, INCLUDING ANY NON -
SUBSTANTIVE AMENDMENTS, UP TO THE AUTHORIZED BUDGET AMOUNT OF $325,000.
4. APPROVAL OF KIWANIS CLUB OF DOWNEY ANNUAL FUNDRAISER EVENT FOURSOME OF GOLF DONATION: Council Member Ortiz.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
KIWANIS CLUB OF D•
5. APPROVAL OF SPONSORSHIP FOR THE RANCHO LOS AMIGOS FOUNDATION 38T" ANNUAL AMISTAD GALA: Mayor Trujillo.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE SPONSORSHIP OF A TABLE FOR THE RANCHO LOS AMIGOS FOUNDATION 38T" ANNUAL AMISTAD GALA ON APRIL 27T", 2024.
6. APPROVAL OF USE OF SHOWMOBILE FOR THE 2024 28T" ANNUAL ARC WALK FOR INDEPENDENCE: Mayor Trujillo.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE A FEE WAIVER FOR THE USE OF THE SNOWMOBILE FOR THE 2024 28T" ANNUAL ARC WALK FOR INDEPENDENCE.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7. UPDATE ON PAINTING AND SECURITY CAMERA UPGRADES TO THE DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) RECEIVE AND FILE AN UPDATE REGARDING THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR
PAINTING OF THE PARKING STRUCTURE, AS WELL AS THE INSTALLATION OF THE SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM; AND,
2) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON OPTIONS FOR PAINTING GEOMETRIC MURAL DESIGN ON ONE OF THE EXTERIOR WALLS.
8. UPDATE ON THE CITYWIDE BICYCLE MASTER PLAN: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
RECEIVE AND FILE A REPORT ON THE CITYWIDE BICYCLE MASTER PLAN, INCLUDING THE NEXT PHASE OF WORK CURRENTLY IN DESIGN.
3 ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Trooper Joel Popp of the Michigan State Police, who was fatally struck by a vehicle while assisting with a DUI investigation; Lieutenant David J. McShane of the New York State Environmental Conservation Police, who died as a result of medical complications developed after his assignment to the World Trade Center site following the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks; Trooper Jimmy Cenescar of the Georgia State Patrol, who was killed in a single -vehicle crash while on patrol; Trooper Zachary Fink of the Florida Highway Patrol, who was involved in a fatal vehicle patrol crash during a highway pursuit; Deputy Sheriff Christopher Johnson of Harnett County Sheriff's Office, who was involved in a fatal three -vehicle crash; Sergeant William Jarome Rivers, Specialist Kennedy Sanders, and Specialist Breonna Moffett respectively from the 718th Engineer Company, 926th Engineer Battalion, and 926th Engineer Brigade based out of Fort Moore in Georgia, who died when a one-way unmanned aerial system (OWUAS) impacted their container housing units; and, five U.S. Marines that crashed in a remote area in Southern California during a training flight from Creech Air Force Base near Las Vegas to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego.
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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 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 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, 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 81h day of February, 2024. vat^ia Alicia Duarte, CSC, CLij Clerk 0:�,
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