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 54956.95 – Liability Claim – Worker’s Compensation Claim – Claimant:
Eduardo Castro – Claim No.: 22-165769 – WCAB No.: ADJ16455190 – Agency claimed against:
City of Downey.
2. Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim – Worker’s Compensation Claim – Claimant:
Timothy Lau – Claim No.: 22-165769 – WCAB No.: ADJ16478077 – Agency claimed against:
City of Downey.
3. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: City of Whittier et al. v. Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles et al. - Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 23STCP03579.
RECONVENE AND ANNOUNCE CLOSED SESSION ACTION
JUNE 11, 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: Pastor Chris Famisaran, Downey Seventh -Day Adventist Church
FLAG SALUTE: Boy Scout Cub Pack 805
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 Unified School District 2024 Graduating Students.
2. Mayor’s Excellence Award to Downey Razorbacks, Downey Youth Football Non-Profit.
3. Proclamation in honor of the United the States Army’s 249th Birthday.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-8244, DENYING APPEAL BY GOLDEN STATE
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE (GSEJA) AND UPHOLDING THE DETERMINATION OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ALL PROJECT APPROVALS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS “PROLOGIS STEWART & GRAY ROAD WAREHOUSE PROJECT”: Community Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8244, DENYING APPEAL BY GOLDEN STATE
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE (GSEJA) AND UPHOLDING THE DETERMINATION
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ALL PROJECT APPROVALS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS “PROLOGIS STEWART & GRAY ROAD WAREHOUSE PROJECT.”
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.
2. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 378425 – 378869; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004470 – 30004472; EFT Nos. 13571 – 13605; and, Manual Wire Nos. 2523 – 2527, in the total amount of $5,733,597.70:
Finance.
3 3. APPROVAL OF THE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR CALIFORNIA URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE REGIONAL TASK FORCE 2: Fire.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT NUMBER A221012253 WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $169,950 INCLUDING ANY SUBRECIPIENT
AGREEMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF THE FUNDS TO PARTICIPATING AGENCIES IN REGIONAL TASK FORCE-2 OPERATIONS.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
4. CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL TERM LIMITS AND DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL CITY CHARTER AMENDMENT: City Clerk/City Attorney.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
DISCUSS THE SUBJECT OF TERM LIMITS FOR COUNCILMEMBERS, AS THOSE LIMITS
PRESENTLY EXIST UNDER THE DOWNEY CITY CHARTER AND WITH RESPECT TO ANY
PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CURRENT LIMITS, WHICH WOULD BE SUBMITTED TO
DOWNEY VOTERS FOR CONSIDERATION IF DESIRED, AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
5. DISCUSSION OF FEE WAIVER, DONATIONS, SPONSORSHIPS FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF A FEE WAIVER, DONATIONS, AND, SPONSORSHIP POLICY FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
6. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING PLAN AND PROPOSED EXPENDITURE OF RULE 20A FUNDING TO UNDERGROUND EXISTING UTILITY LINES: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) DISCUSS THE DEVELOPMENT OF A UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING PLAN AND
DIRECT STAFF TO INCLUDE ARTERIAL ROAD SEGMENTS ONLY IN THE INITIAL PLAN; AND,
2) PROVIDE DIRECTION ON ONE OF FOUR POTENTIAL NEAR-TERM UTILITY
UNDERGROUNDING PROJECTS USING THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF CPUC RULE 20A WORK CREDIT FUNDS.
4 ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Tribal Police Officer Joshua Briese, 23, of the Gila River Police Department, who was shot and killed responding to a disturbance call; Senior Police Officer Vicente Ortiz, Jr., 44, of the Corpus Christi Police Department, who succumbed to his injuries sustained when he was involved in a motorcycle crash escorting a funeral procession; and, Carolyn Susnir, 86, long-time Downey resident and mother in law of Downey City Attorney John Funk.
Supporting documents are available at: City Hall-City Clerk’s Department, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Video streaming of the meeting is available on the City’s website. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if special assistance is needed to participate in this meeting, complete the City’s Title II ADA Reasonable Accommodation Form located on the City’s website and at City Hall - City Clerk’s Department, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., and submit to the City Clerk’s Department or contact (562) 904-7280 or TTY 7-1-1, 48 business hours prior to the City Council meeting.
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 6th day of June, 2024. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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