1 CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR
MARIO TRUJILLO
MAYOR PRO TEM
HECTOR SOSA
COUNCIL MEMBERS
CLAUDIA M. FROMETA
HORACIO ORTIZ
DOROTHY PEMBERTON
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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: Father Sam Ward, St. Raymond Catholic 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 Dr. Xochitl Ortiz, Principal, Columbus High School.
2. Mayor’s Excellence Award to Downey Arts Coalition.
3. Proclamation in honor of Municipal Clerk’s Week, May 5 - 11.
4. Proclamation in honor of Public Service Recognition Week, May 5 – 11.
5. Proclamation in honor National Police Week, May 12 – May 18.
MAY 14, 2024
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Regular Meeting
6:30 p.m. – Open Session
Council Chambers
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
2 PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, ZONE CHANGE, SITE PLAN REVIEW, TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP, DENSITY BONUS, AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION REQUEST TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW 33-UNIT RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT (PLN-23-00035): Community Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE DESIGNATION FROM R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO R-3-O (MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL OWNERSHIP) FOR THE PROPERTY AT 7360 FOSTER BRIDGE BOULEVARD;
2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8240, (1) APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR A 33-UNIT TOWNHOME PROJECT AT 7360 FOSTER BRIDGE
BOULEVARD THEREBY CHANGING THE GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND (2)
ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE PROJECT;
3) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8241, APPROVING A SITE PLAN REVIEW (PLN-23- 00035) AND A DENSITY BONUS APPLICATION THEREBY ALLOWING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 33-UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 7360 FOSTER BRIDGE BOULEVARD; AND,
4) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8242, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 84168 (PLN-23-00035) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7360 FOSTER BRIDGE BOULEVARD (APN NO.: 6358-015-058).
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 lis ted on the agenda within the jurisdiction of the City Council. It is requested, but not requi red, 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. 377468 – 378054; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004456 – 30004459 & 30004461 – 30004463; EFT Nos. 13475 – 13536; Manual Wire Nos. 2507 – 2513; Cashier’s Check number is 91183, in the total amount of $ $5,116,380.55: Finance.
3. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT FOR
CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE WESTERN AVENUE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 24-27, AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15282(K): Public Works.
3 THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZE THE SOLICITATION OF
CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE WESTERN AVENUE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, CIP NO. 24-27 AND FURTHER FINDING THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN CEQA UNDER SECTION 15282(K).
4. APPROVAL OF WATER SYSTEM REPAIRS AT LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD AND 5TH STREET:
Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
RATIFY THE EMERGENCY PURCHASE ORDER WITH WILLIAMS PIPELINE CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR WATER SYSTEM REPAIRS AT LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD AND 5TH STREET IN THE AMOUNT OF $85,769.
5. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH F.M. THOMAS AIR CONDITIONING, INC. FOR
REPLACEMENT OF THE HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM AT BARBARA J. RILEY COMMUNITY AND SENIOR CENTER: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH F.M. THOMAS AIR CONDITIONING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $572,694 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE HVAC SYSTEM AT THE BARBARA J. RILEY COMMUNITY AND SENIOR CENTER; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT.
6. APPROVAL OF A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS USE AND ACCESS AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE INTERAGENCY COMMUNICATIONS INTEROPERABILITY SYSTEM AND THE CITY OF DOWNEY: Police.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE A FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE INTERAGENCY
COMMUNICATIONS INTEROPERABILITY SYSTEM (ICI), A CALIFORNIA JOINT
POWERS AUTHORITY, AND THE CITY OF DOWNEY, FOR PURPOSES OF OPERATING
DOWNEY POLICE DEPARTMENT RADIO RESOURCES UPON THE ICI SYSTEM, COMMENCING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2029 AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $79,500 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $397,500 OVER THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT.
7. RENEWAL OF A GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES:
Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 24-1511, 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.
4 8. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S MENTAL EVALUATION TEAM: Police.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND THE CITY OF
DOWNEY TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S MENTAL EVALUATION TEAM; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND THE CITY OF DOWNEY TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S MENTAL EVALUATION TEAM.
9. ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD FROM HUMAN POTENTIAL, INC. TO PROVIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MOBILE CRISIS AND NON-CRISIS SERVICES: Police.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM HUMAN POTENTIAL INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $225,250 TO PROVIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MOBILE CRISIS AND NON-CRISIS SERVICES; AND,
2. INCREASE THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET BY $225,250 TO ACCOUNT FOR THESE REVENUES AND ACCOMPANYING EXPENSES.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
10. CONSIDERATION OF NEUTRAL FLAG POLICY: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
DISCUSS THE SUBJECT OF A NEUTRAL FLAG POLICY AND FLAGS TO BE
DISPLAYED ON CITY-OWNED AND CITY-MAINTAINED FLAGPOLES AS THOSE DESIGNATED BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
11. CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE: Community Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
DISCUSS AN UPDATE REGARDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ITS PROACTIVE CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM THAT BEGAN IN 2023.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Jonathan Steward, 41, Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputy, who died while duty at the South Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station; Karyn Lombardo, 57, longtime Burbank Elementary School Teacher; Cathy Marcucci, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Industry who served on the City Council since 2017; and, Don Davis, former Downey Fire Chief and City Manager.
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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 ciuda d, 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 9th day of May, 2024. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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