1 CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR
MARIO TRUJILLO
MAYOR PRO TEM
HECTOR SOSA
COUNCIL MEMBERS
CLAUDIA M. FROMETA
HORACIO ORTIZ
DOROTHY PEMBERTON
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:
1. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:
Susan Nalicat v. City of Downey et al. – Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV43275.
2. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:
Francisco Fierro v. City of Downey et al. – Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV02487.
3. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (1 potential case).
RECONVENE AND ANNOUNCE CLOSED SESSION ACTION
APRIL 23, 2024
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Regular Meeting
5:30 p.m. – Closed Session
6:30 p.m. – Open Session
Council Chambers
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
2 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
FLAG SALUTE: Girl Scout Troop #275
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor’s Excellence Award to Alameda Elementary PTA for being recognized as a School of Excellence for 2022-2024 by the National PTA.
2. Mayor’s Excellence Award to Gallatin Elementary PTA for being recognized as a School of Excellence 2022-2024 by the National PTA.
3. Certificates of Recognition to event organizers for the Carpenters 55th Recording Anniversary event.
4. Proclamation in honor of the Carpenters 55th Recording Anniversary.
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. 377051 – 377467; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004449, 30004451 & 30004453 – 30004454; EFT Nos. 13435 – 13474; and, Manual Wire Nos. 2502 – 2506, in the total amount of $3,689,156.50: Finance.
2. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND SOLICITATION FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE WOODRUFF AVENUE (PHASE 1) PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 14-14A: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZE SOLICITATION, FOR
CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR WOODRUFF AVENUE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, CIP NO. 14-14A.
3 3. APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT FOR BIDS FOR WELL NO. 9 REHABILITATION, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 23-30, AND FINDING
THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301(d): Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR WELL NO. 9 REHABILITATION, CIP NO. 23-30; AND,
2) FIND THAT THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS
CONTAINED IN THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER EXISTING FACILITIES, SECTION 15301(d).
4. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF A GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF A GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES.
5. RATIFY THE DONATION OF A VOUCHER FOR A FOURSOME TO PLAY GOLF AT THE RIO
HONDO GOLF COURSE TO THE SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF DOWNEY FOR THEIR DENIM AND DIAMONDS FUNDRAISER Council Member Pemberton.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
RATIFY THE EXPENDITURE RELATED TO THE DONATION OF A FOURSOME OF GOLF
AT THE RIO HONDO GOLF COURSE TO THE SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF
DOWNEY FOR THEIR DENIM AND DIAMONDS FUNDRAISER, WHICH WAS HELD ON FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2024.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
6. DISCUSSION REGARDING REGULATION OF POLITICAL SIGNS: City Attorney.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
DISCUSS THE SUBJECT OF IMPOSING TIME RESTRICTIONS FOR THE DISPLAY OF
POLITICAL SIGNS DURING PRE-ELECTION PERIODS AND PROVIDE ANY DESIRED DIRECTION TO CITY STAFF FOR FURTHER ACTION.
7. DISCUSSION REGARDING FUNDING OF THE NEW DOWNEY YMCA FACILITY, INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONAL CITY PROVIDED ASSISTANCE: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
DISCUSS FUNDING, INCLUDING ANY POTENTIAL CITY ASSISTANCE, OF THE NEW YMCA FACILITY AT 11531 DOWNEY AVENUE.
4 8. DISCUSSION REGARDING POTENTIAL OPTIONS FOR REGULATING ESTABLISHMENTS BARS/NIGHTCLUBS AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Community Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
DISCUSS OPTIONS TO REGULATE BARS AND NIGHTCLUBS, AND ESTABLISHMENTS
THAT HAVE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, CITYWIDE, AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF
ON WHICH OPTION(S) TO RESEARCH FURTHER AND BRING BACK FOR CONSIDERATION.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Daniel Okamoto, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Deputy, Lomita Station, who died in an off-duty motorcycle crash; Jacob Fuerte, 22, Los Angeles City Fire Recruit, who was struck by a vehicle while helping a crash victim on the 101 freeway; and, Martin Susnir, 92, Downey resident since 1959, former Downey Public Works Committee Member and father in law of City Attorney John Funk.
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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 Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles, la Ciudad de Downey prohíbe la discriminación de cualquier persona en todos sus programas y servicios. En caso de necesitar una traducción escrita de las órdenes del día o las actas de las reuniones de la ciudad, o para solicitar un intérprete oral para una reunión de la ciudad, comuníquese a la oficina de la secretaria de la Ciudad al (562) 904-7280, o al (562) 299-6619, en el horario de atención comercial, 48 horas antes de la reunión.
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 18th day of April, 2024. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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