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 – 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:
Margarita Avellaneda v. City of Downey et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22STCV29742.
2. Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim – Worker’s Compensation Claim – Claimant:
Kevin McCaster – Claim No.: 22-165103; WCAB NO.: ADJ16359959 – Agency claimed against: City of Downey.
3. Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim – Worker’s Compensation Claim – Claimant:
Paul Dunlap – Claim No.: 17-130744 – 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 Tem Sosa, Mayor Trujillo
MAY 28, 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 INVOCATION: Pastor Chris Famisaran, Downey Seventh-Day Adventist Church
FLAG SALUTE: Girl Scout Troop 3675 and Troop 363
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor’s Excellence Award to Downey Food Helps.
2. Mayor’s Excellence Award to the Assistance League of Downey.
3. Proclamation in honor of Public Works Week, May 19 – 25.
4. Proclamation in honor of Older American Month.
5. Proclamation in honor of Military Appreciation Month.
6. Certificates of Recognition to Outgoing Youth Commissioners.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. APPROVAL OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP GRANT FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Community Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO SUBMIT THE DOCUMENT AND THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATION TO THE U.S DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO MODIFY AND EXECUTE
ANY AND ALL APPROPRIATE INSTRUMENTS, AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS, AND
IMPLEMENTING DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ANNUAL ACTION
PLAN, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, AND HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM, INCLUDING SUBRECIPIENT GRANT CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS, BASED ON THE U.S DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S APPROPRIATION TO THE CITY.
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, addre ss 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, ref erral 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.
3 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. 378055 – 378424; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004428, 30004442, 30004446, 30004465 – 30004466 & 30004468; EFT Nos. 13537 – 13570; and, Manual Wire Nos. 2514 – 2522, in the total amount of $6,161,268.48: Finance.
3. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE RESIDENTIAL STREETS PAVEMENT REHABILITATION - AREAS 5 AND 7, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 22-20 AND 22-21; AND FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR THE COST SAVING PAVING PILOT PROJECT: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) AWARD A CONTRACT TO ONYX PAVING COMPANY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,337,000 FOR THE RESIDENTIAL STREETS PAVEMENT REHABILITATION - AREA 5 AND 7 PROJECTS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) NO. 22-20 AND 22- 21;
2) APPROVE A CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,404 TO THE COST SAVING PILOT PROJECT CONTRACT WITH ONYX PAVING COMPANY, INC.; AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE ORDERS OR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE AREA 5 AND 7 PROJECTS UP TO AN AMOUNT OF $8,404,400, INCLUDING CONTINGENCY AMOUNT OF 20 PERCENT.
4. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE ALLEYS NORTH OF FOSTER ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 23- 02: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) AWARD A CONTRACT TO SEQUEL CONTRACTORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $837,506 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ALLEYS NORTH OF FOSTER ROAD
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) NO. 23-02; AND
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE
ORDERS OR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE PROJECT UP TO AN AMOUNT OF $921,257, INCLUDING CONTINGENCY AMOUNT OF 10 PERCENT.
5. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR WELL NO. 9 REHABILI TATION, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 23-30: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) AWARD A CONTRACT TO LEGEND PUMP & WELL SERVICE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $290,472 FOR WELL NO. 9 REHABILITATION, CIP NO. 23-30;
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE
ORDERS OR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK FOR THIS PROJECT DEEMED
NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE UP TO THE APPROVED PROJECT BUDGET OF $349,000.
4 6. PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A BREATHING AIR COMPRESSOR FROM COMPRESSED AIR SPECIALTIES, INC.: Fire.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF A NEW BREATHING AIR COMPRESSOR FOR A TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE OF $95,700.
7. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RMI INTERNATIONAL INC.
FOR CITY-WIDE PROFESSIONAL SECURITY GUARD SERVICES: Community Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RMI INTERNATIONAL INC. FOR CITY-WIDE PROFESSIONAL SECURITY GUARD SERVICES BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2024, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $390,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025.
8. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LIST OF PROJECTS IN THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO BE FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 (SB1), THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8243, APPROVING THE LIST OF PROJECTS IN THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO BE FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.
9. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE ZONE DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7360 FOSTER BRIDGE BOULEVARD: Community Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 24-1512 APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE DESIGNATION FROM R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO R-3-O (MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL OWNERSHIP) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7360 FOSTER BRIDGE BOULEVARD.
10. RATIFY THE DONATION OF A VOUCHER FOR A FOURSOME TO PLAY GOLF AT THE RIO HONDO GOLF COURSE TO THE 10-20 CLUB OF DOWNEY FOR THEIR 13TH ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
RATIFY THE EXPENDITURE RELATED TO THE DONATION OF A VOUCHER FOR A FOURSOME OF GOLF AT THE RIO HONDO GOLF COURSE IN SUPPORT OF THE 10-20 CLUB OF DOWNEY FOR THEIR 13TH ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER WHICH WAS HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 20, 2024.
5 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
11. DISCUSSION REGARDING A VACANT PROPERTY ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE MAINTENANCE OF VACANT PROPERTIES: Community Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
DISCUSS THE VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF A VACANT PROPERTY ORDINANCE AND
PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF ON WHICH COMPONENTS TO INCLUDE AND BRING BACK FOR CONSIDERATION.
12. DISCUSSION REGARDING BEAUTIFICATION OF ALLEY OFF THE EAST SIDE OF DOWNEY AVENUE BETWEEN FIRESTONE BOULEVARD AND 2ND STREET: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
DISCUSS THE OPTIONS FOR BEAUTIFYING THE ALLEY OFF OF THE EAST SIDE OF DOWNEY AVENUE BETWEEN FIRESTONE BOULEVARD AND 2ND STREET IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA.
13. DISCUSSION OF STREET NAME CHANGES IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
DISCUSS THE PROCESS FOR CHANGING THE NAMES OF STREETS IN THE CITY AND
PROVIDE ANY DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING CONDUCTING A SURVEY OF PROPERTY OWNERS AFFECTED BY SUCH A NAME CHANGE.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Sergeant Bill Hooser, Santaquin Police Department, who was fatally struck by a tractor-trailer when reporting to a traffic stop; Police Officer Jacob Derbin, Euclid Police Department, who was killed while responding to a disturbance call; and, Gunnery Sargent, Robert James McDonald, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at Twentynine Palms, who was gunned down in a random act of violence while sitting in his vehicle at a park.
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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 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.
6 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 23rd day of May, 2024. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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