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: Greg Welch, Chaplain, Downey Police Department
FLAG SALUTE: Girl Scout Troop 7293 and 275
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR: Finance.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERING THE ADOPTION OF THE CITY’S FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET AND ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT (GANN LIMIT), AND,
2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8245 ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET AND ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT (GANN LIMIT).
JUNE 25, 2024
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Regular Meeting
6:30 p.m. – Open Session
Council Chambers
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
2 2. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ADJUSTING THE CITYWIDE USER FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025: Finance.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8246, ADJUSTING THE CITY’S UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF FEES.
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.
3. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 378870 – 379247; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004467 & 30004474 – 30004476; EFT Nos. 13606 – 13652; and, Manual Wire Nos. 2528, in the total amount of $3,665,211.29: Finance.
4. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT FOR
CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE DOWNEY AVENUE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 24-21, AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15282(k): Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZE THE SOLICITATION OF
CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE DOWNEY AVENUE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, CIP NO. 24-21 AND FURTHER FIND THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN CEQA UNDER SECTION 15282(k).
5. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR WESTERN AVENUE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 24-27: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) AWARD A CONTRACT TO CREATIVE HOME, INC. DBA CHI CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $616,200 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WESTERN AVENUE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, CIP NO. 24-27; AND,
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 $750,000.
6. APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2025-2027 ON-CALL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, INSPECTION AND MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LIST OF SEVEN ON-CALL CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT, INSPECTION AND MATERIALS TESTING CONSULTANTS PRE-
3 QUALIFIED BY STAFF: 1) FCG CONSULTANTS, INC., 2) GK & ASSOCIATES, 3) ONWARD ENGINEERING, 4) SOUTHSTAR ENGINEERING & CONSULTING, INC., 5) TKE ENGINEERING, INC. 6) WILLDAN ENGINEERING AND 7) Z&K CONSULTANTS;
2) APPROVE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TEMPLATE FOR ON-CALL
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, INSPECTION AND MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES, AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
WITH THE PRE-QUALIFIED CONSULTANTS ON A PER-PROJECT BASIS IN THE
FUTURE AND TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT AS
DEEMED NECESSARY FOR ANY FUTURE PROJECTS OR TASKS TO BE COMPLETED BY SAID CONSULTANTS.
7. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ON-CALL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CONTRACT STAFF AND PLAN CHECK SERVICES:
Community Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE FOLLOWING EIGHT (8) ON-CALL CONSULTANTS AND CORRESPONDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS (PSA) FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2024 WITH THE TWO OPTIONAL EXTENDED TERMS OF ONE YEAR FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT’S BUILDING & SAFETY, AND PLANNING DIVISIONS, AS WELL AS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AS FOLLOWS: CIR, INC., CSG CONSULTANTS, INC., INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, INC., JASON ADDISON SMITH CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. (DBA: JAS PACIFIC), SAGECREST + ENVIRONMENTAL, SHUMS CODA ASSOCIATES, INC., WILLDAN ENGINEERING, AND THE CODE GROUP, INC. (DBA: VCA CODE).
8. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH F.M. THOMAS AIR CONDITIONING, INC. FOR HVAC MAINTENANCE SERVICES: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH F.M. THOMAS AIR CONDITIONING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,912, ANNUALLY FOR HVAC MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM FROM JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT.
9. APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR RIO HONDO GOLF CLUB LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND FIRST AMENDMENT: Parks & Recreation.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FROM SATSUMA LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE TO BRIGHTVIEW GOLF MAINTENANCE; AND,
4 2) APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT TO INCREASE ANNUAL COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES BY THE AMOUNT OF $168,420 FOR THE REMAINING TERM OF THE AGREEMENT.
10. REVIEW OF ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT (2023) AND RENEWAL OF ORDINANCE 22-1484 AND MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY (PURSUANT TO AB 481): Police.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT (2023);
2) REVIEW ORDINANCE NO. 22-1484 AND MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY (DOWNEY POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY 706); AND,
3) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8247, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY RENEWING ORDINANCE NO. 22-1484 (“MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY ORDINANCE”).
11. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS FOR TRANSITION OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY’S RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN: Human Resources.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY AGREEMENTS TO TRANSFER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY’S RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN TO VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY.
12. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND NATIONAL VETERANS TRANSITION SERVICES, INC. (AKA REBOOT) FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CENTER FOR MILITARY VETERAN REINTEGRATION (CMVR):
Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND NATIONAL VETERANS TRANSITION SERVICES, INC. (AKA REBOOT) FOR
THE OPERATION OF THE CENTER FOR MILITARY VETERANS REINTEGRATION (CMVR) THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025.
13. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS APPROVING ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024- 2025 AND SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE ANNUAL LEVY:
Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8248, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR
ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025; AND,
2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8249, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND
COLLECT LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 23, 2024 ON THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS.
5 14. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THREE (3) COUNCIL SEATS FOR DISTRICTS 1, 3, AND 5: City Clerk.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8250, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 FOR THE
ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY CHARTER;
2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8251, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE THE CITY’S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, WITH THE
STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE; AND,
3) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8252, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE
VOTERS AT A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024.
15. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE FINANCE DEPARTMENT RECORDS: Finance.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8253, APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE RECORDS OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
16. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING MANDATED FIRE/LIFE SAFETY INSPECTION COMPLIANCE: Fire.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8254, ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A REPORT MADE BY
THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE DOWNEY FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE ANNUAL INSPECTIONS OF CERTAIN OCCUPANCIES PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13146.2 AND 13146.3 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE.
17. APPROVAL OF STREET CLOSURE REQUEST – CITY OF DOWNEY’S 11TH ANNUAL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT: Police.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE A STREET CLOSURE AT THE INTERSECTION OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AND 3RD STREET FOR THE CITY OF DOWNEY’S 11TH ANNUAL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024.
18. APPROVAL OF STREET CLOSURE APPLICATION REQUEST BY THE DOWNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE FIRECRACKER FESTIVAL AND LIGHT PARADE EVENT:
Administration.
6 THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2024 FROM 1:00 P.M.
TO 12:00 A.M. TO ACCOMMODATE THE “FIRECRACKER FESTIVAL AND LIGHT PARADE” TAKING PLACE FROM 4:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M.
19. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION FUNDING PROGRAM: Economic Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION FUNDING PROGRAM, ADDING THE 10-20 CLUB WITH AN ALLOCATION OF $31,500.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
20. ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARTER REVIEW AD HOC COMMITTEE: City Clerk/City Attorney.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
DISCUSS WHETHER TO ESTABLISH AN AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF
REVIEWING THE DOWNEY CITY CHARTER FOR ANY POTENTIAL AMENDMENTS THAT,
IF APPROVED BY THE FULL CITY COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION BY DOWNEY VOTERS, WOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS FOR THAT PURPOSE AT THE NOVEMBER 2024 ELECTION OR A SUBSEQUENT STATEWIDE ELECTION.
21. APPROVAL OF THE DOWNEY FORWARD - 2030 STRATEGIC PLAN: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE DOWNEY 2030 STRATEGIC PLAN, GOALS, STRATEGIC PRIORITIES, AND ACTIONS.
22. DISCUSSION REGARDING ART MURAL ON CITY PARKING STRUCTURE: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING ART MURAL OPTIONS FOR THE CITY PARKING STRUCTURE IN DOWNTOWN DOWNEY.
23. DISCUSSION ON THE PRIORITIZATION OF ARTERIAL ROAD PAVING: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF ON THE PRIORITIZATION OF ARTERIAL ROAD PAVING.
24. DISCUSSION REGARDING DOWNTOWN DOWNEY GATEWAY SIGN CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS: Community Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
DISCUSS DOWNTOWN DOWNEY GATEWAY SIGN DESIGN OPTIONS, AND PROVIDE
DIRECTION TO STAFF ON WHICH DESIGN OPTION TO FURTHER DETAIL, AND BRING
7 BACK FOR FINAL APPROVAL, PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROCUREMENT.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Firefighter Andrew Pontious, a 19-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, who was killed while on duty in an explosion; and Jim March, former Fire Engineer, 24-year veteran of the Downey Fire Department.
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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 20th day of June, 2024. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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