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 – OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Frometa, Ortiz, Pemberton, Mayor Pro Tem Sosa, Mayor Trujillo
INVOCATION: Reverend Tanya Lopez
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 Maria Teresa Villareal, Cosmetica Beauty and Barbering Academy.
2. Proclamation in honor of Disability Pride Month.
3. Proclamation in honor of Purple Heart Month.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION SETTING THE LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025: Public Works.
JULY 23, 2024
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Regular Meeting
6:30 p.m. – Open Session
Council Chambers
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
2 THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE CONFIRMATION AND LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025; AND,
2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8255, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT
AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF DOWNEY LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE.
2. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A THREE PERCENT INCREASE IN THE
ASSESSMENTS LEVIED ON PARCELS IN THE DOWNTOWN DOWNEY COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT: Economic Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERING A PROPOSED THREE PERCENT
INCREASE OF THE ASSESSMENTS LEVIED ON PARCELS IN THE DOWNTOWN DOWNEY COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT; AND,
2) ADOPT RESOLUTION 24- 8256, APPROVING A THREE PERCENT INCREASE OF THE
ASSESSMENTS LEVIED ON PARCELS IN THE DOWNTOWN DOWNEY COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT.
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 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.
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: July 5, 2024: Warrant Nos. 379248 – 379537; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004417, 30004421, 30004434, 30004437, 30004452, 30004478 – 30004479 & 30004481; EFT Nos. 13653 – 13683; and, Manual Wire Nos. 2529 – 2535, in the total amount of $5,501,407.92; and, July 12, 2024: Warrant Nos. 379248 – 379537; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004417, 30004421, 30004434, 30004437, 30004452, 30004478 – 30004479 & 30004481; EFT Nos. 13653 – 13683; and, Manual Wire Nos. 2529 – 2535, in the total amount of $5,501,407.92: Finance.
4. APPROVAL OF SERVICE RENEWAL WITH CENTRAL SQUARE TECHNOLOGIES FOR FIRE DATA MANAGEMENT SERVICES: Fire.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE PAYMENT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SERVICE RENEWAL INVOICE, TO
CONTINUE SERVICE FROM CENTRAL SQUARE TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE FIRE DATA MANAGEMENT (FDM) PROGRAM, FROM JANUARY 1, 2024, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $115,414.
3 5. APPROVAL OF TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC. – EDEN FINANCIAL SYSTEM SUPPORT SERVICES: Finance.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE
CONTINUANCE OF SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ITS EDEN FINANCIAL SYSTEM, BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING ON DECEMBER 31, 2027, FOR AN EXPECTED TOTAL COST OF $304,785; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT INCLUDING ANY NON-
SUBSTANTIVE EXTENSIONS, CHANGE ORDERS, PURCHASE ORDERS, AND AMENDMENTS.
6. ACCEPTANCE OF ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT AWARD: Fire.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $326,298 FOR THE PURCHASE OF 40 SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS UNITS AND NECESSARY ACCESSORIES; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SIGN THE GRANT
AGREEMENT INCLUDING ANY FUTURE MODIFICATIONS, AMENDMENTS, OR ADJUSTMENTS.
7. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND SOLICITATION FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR RESIDENTIAL STREETS PAVEMENT REHABILITATION – AREA 3, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 22-22: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR RESIDENTIAL STREETS PAVEMENT REHABILITATION – AREA 3, CIP NO. 22-22.
8. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TCM 20TH CENTURY
MOTOR AND MECHANICAL FOR WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AT WILDERNESS PARK AND RIO HONDO GOLF COURSE: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TCM 20TH CENTURY MOTOR AND MECHANICAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $96,500 ANNUALLY FOR WATER
SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE AT WILDERNESS PARK AND RIO HONDO GOLF COURSE FOR A TERM OF 2 YEARS, COMMENCING JULY 1, 2024, WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW THE AGREEMENT FOR 3 ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR PERIODS; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT.
9. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR THE COLUMBIA MEMORIAL SPACE CENTER IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY: Columbia Memorial Space Center.
4 THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8257, APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GENERAL
FUND GRANT FUNDS FOR COLUMBIA MEMORIAL SPACE CENTER BUILDING EXPANSION.
10. APPROVAL OF STREET CLOSURE APPLICATION REQUEST BY THE LOS ANGELES CENTER FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE FOR THE DOWNEY PRIDE FESTIVAL EVENT:
Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2024, FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 2:00 A.M. TO ACCOMMODATE THE “DOWNEY PRIDE FESTIVAL” TAKING PLACE FROM 4:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M.
11. ADOPTION OF A FEE WAIVER, TABLE SPONSORSHIP, FOURSOME GOLF VOUCHER DONATION, AND SHOWMOBILE USE POLICY FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:
Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT A FEE WAIVER, TABLE SPONSORSHIP, GOLF VOUCHER DONATION, AND SHOWMOBILE USE POLICY FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
12. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO A PROPOSED BALLOT MEASURE
ESTABLISHING A SUPPLEMENTAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE (SALES) TAX IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY OF ¼ CENT TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8258, CALLING FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A GENERAL (SALES) TAX MEASURE ON THE BALLOT FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF AN
ORDINANCE TO ENACT A SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX (SALES TAX) AT THE RATE OF ONE-QUARTER CENT (1/4¢);
2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8259, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE; AND,
3) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8260, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF PRIMARY AND
REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS AND SETTING RULES FOR THE FILING OF WRITTEN
ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
5 ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Police Officer Jamieson Ritter of the Cleveland Division of Police who lost his life while attempting to arrest a wanted subject; Assistant Chief Kevin Palmer of the North Richland Hills Police Department who passed away after suffering a medical emergency; and, Detective Fernando Esqueda of the Harris County Sheriff's Office who was fatally shot in an ambush while investigating a vehicle linked to an aggravated assault; and, Police Officer Matthew Bowen of the Vacaville Police Department who died after being struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop.
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The City of Downey prohibits discrimination on the basis of disab ility 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 f or 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 Seni or Center.
Dated this 18th day of July, 2024. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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