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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: Lucy Sanchez-Alonso v. City of Downey, et at., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21 STCV46702.
CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING — OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Frometa, Ortiz, Pemberton, Mayor Pro Tem Sosa, Mayor Trujillo INVOCATION: Greg Welch, Chaplain, Downey Police Department FLAG SALUTE: Girl Scout Troop 5605
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS: None.
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: Special Meeting of December 14, 2023: City Clerk.
2. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 375458 — 375862; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004431, 30004433 & 30004435 — 30004436; EFT Nos. 13281 — 13322; Manual Wire Nos. 2478 — 2481; and, Cashier's Check Nos. 176 — 179 in the total amount of $4,169,502.65: Finance.
3. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND SOLICITATION FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR RESIDENTIAL STREETS PAVEMENT REHABILITATION — AREAS 5 AND 7, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NOS. 22-20 AND 22-21: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZE SOLICITATION, FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR RESIDENTIAL STREETS PAVEMENT REHABILITATION — AREA 5 AND 7, CIP NO. 22-20 AND 22-21.
4. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE ALLEYS NORTH OF FOSTER RD. PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 23-02: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZE THE SOLICITATION OF CONSTRUCTION BIDS, FOR THE ALLEYS NORTH OF FOSTER RD. PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, CIP NO. 23-02.
5. APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ANNUAL
MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE REPAIRS (CITYWIDE), CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 23-13, 24-01, 24-02: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) AWARD A CONTRACT TO GENTRY GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $694,327.00 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 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, CIP NOS. 23-13, 24-01, 24-02;
4 2) APPROPRIATE $75,000 FROM MEASURE S BOND FUNDS FOR FENCING TO BE REPLACED AT FIRE STATION NO. 1 AS PART OF CIP NO. 23-13; AND, 3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE
ORDERS OR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK FOR THIS PROJECT UP TO THE APPROVED PROJECT BUDGET OF $860,000.
6. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR THE FIRESTONE BLVD. AT LAKEWOOD BLVD. WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 23-29: Public Works. 111 M I-.,%i11a*01k WK9161IIi!DI >41
1) ACCEPT THE WORK FOR THE FIRESTONE BLVD. AT LAKEWOOD BLVD. WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, CIP NO. 23-29;
2) APPROVE THE FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $2,891,682; AND, 3) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE
OF COMPLETION FOR THE PROJECT INDICATING THE WORK IS COMPLETE AND HAS BEEN ACCEPTED BY THE CITY.
7. APPROVAL OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT FOR PROPOSITION 1 REGIONAL RECYCLED WATER EXPANSION PROJECT GRANT FUNDING: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY
REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY FOR THE PROPOSITION 1 REGIONAL RECYCLED WATER EXPANSION PROJECT GRANT FUNDING;
2) AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT; AND, 3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ANY FUTURE AMENDMENTS TO THE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT IF DEEMED NECESSARY.
8. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR PRE-ENGINEERED MODULAR BUILDING DESIGN AND
FABRICATION SERVICES FOR THE SPACE SHUTTLE EXHIBIT AND EDUCATION BUILDING PROJECT: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) AWARD A CONTRACT TO KNIGHT BUILDING SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,523,627 FOR THE PRE-ENGINEERED BUILDING DESIGN AND FABRICATION
SERVICES FOR THE SPACE SHUTTLE EXHIBIT AND EDUCATION BUILDING PROJECT ("SHUTTLE EXHIBIT PROJECT");
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE
ORDERS OR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK FOR THIS SHUTTLE EXHIBIT PROJECT UP TO A 10 PERCENT CONTINGENCY AMOUNT OF $352,627; AND, 3) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8231, ADOPTING THE FINAL MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION (MND) FOR THE SHUTTLE EXHIBIT PROJECT UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). 3 9. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH ROTARY CLUB FOR THE DONATION OF A STREET CLOCK FOR INSTALLATION IN DOWNTOWN DOWNEY:
Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE ROTARY CLUB
FOR THE DONATION OF A STREET CLOCK AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN IT; AND,
2) APPROVE THE ADDITION OF THE ROTARY MOTTO OF "SERVICE ABOVE SELF" TO THE CLOCK FACE.
10. APPROVAL OF SPONSORSHIP FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL CHILDREN'S BENEFIT DINNER: Mayor Trujillo.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE SPONSORSHIP OF A TABLE FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL CHILDREN'S BENEFIT DINNER ON MAY 2, 2024.
11. SUPPORT LETTER FOR BESO ENTERTAINMENT LLC: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE A SUPPORT LETTER FOR THE APPROVAL OF AN ALCOHOL LICENSE FOR BESO ENTERTAINMENT LLC.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge of the Burnsville Police Department, who were fatally shot after responding to a domestic incident call; Trooper First Class Chase Winston Render of the Georgia State Patrol, who was struck by a vehicle while investigating a fatal pedestrian crash scene; and, Deputy Sheriff Charles Rivette of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, who was killed in a crash while on duty.
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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.
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 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 atencion comercial, 48 horas antes de la reunion.
0 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 23rd day of February, 2024. Varia Alicia Duarte, eve, Clerk ❑� 10
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