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 Section 54956.9(d)(2) – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION – Significant exposure to litigation (1 potential case).
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
INVOCATION
FLAG SALUTE: Boy Scout Troop 441
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
AUGUST 13, 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 CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor’s Excellence Award to PTA H.E.L.P.S.
2. Mayor’s Excellence Award to Irene Mejia Gutierrez a.k.a. DJ Irene.
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.
1. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 380016 – 380701; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004426, 30004455, 30004460, 30004464, 30004469, 30004473, 30004477, 30004482, 30004486 & 30004490; EFT Nos. 13736 – 13805; and, Manual Wire Nos. 2547 – 2566, in the total amount of $15,450,942.91:
Finance.
2. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SERVICES FOR THE POLICE ON CAMPUS PROGRAM AT COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL: Police.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DOWNEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SERVICES AT COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCING ON AUGUST 13, 2024, AND TERMINATING ON AUGUST 12, 2025; AND;
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT.
3. CONTRACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS) FOR MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT (PEMHCA): Human Resources.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8261, ELECTING TO BE SUBJECT TO THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT AT AN UNEQUAL AMOUNT FOR
EMPLOYEES AND ANNUITANTS WITH RESPECT TO A RECOGNIZED EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION.
4. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-8262 APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE NEGOTIATED
EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY KNOWN AS REORGANIZATION 2021-03 TO THE ARTESIA CEMETERY DISTRICT,
THE DOWNEY CEMETERY DISTRICT, THE LITTLE LAKE CEMETERY DISTRICT, AND DETACHMENT FROM THE LITTLE LAKE CEMETERY DISTRICT: Parks & Recreation.
3 THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-8262, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE
NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY KNOW AS REORGANIZATION 2021-03 TO THE ARTESIA
CEMETERY DISTRICT, THE DOWNEY CEMETERY DISTRICT AND THE LITTLE LAKE
CEMETERY DISTRICT, AND DETACHMENT FROM THE LITTLE LAKE CEMETERY DISTRICT.
5. DIRECTION TO CONDUCT BIENNIAL REVIEW OF THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
IDENTIFYING WHICH CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO FILE A STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS: City Clerk/City Attorney.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
DIRECT THE CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY TO CONDUCT THE BIENNIAL REVIEW OF THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE.
6. STREET CLOSURE REQUEST FOR THE CITY OF DOWNEY’S INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL: Parks & Recreation.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE A STREET CLOSURE FOR THE CITY OF DOWNEY’S INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL. DOWNEY AVENUE AND 3RD STREET BETWEEN THE FOLLOWING INTERSECTIONS:
• DOWNEY AVENUE FROM 2ND STREET TO 4TH STREET
• 3RD STREET @ NEW STREET
• 3RD STREET TO END OF SOUTH PARKING LOT ENTRANCE OF US BANK
7. STREET CLOSURE REQUEST FOR THE CITY OF DOWNEY’S HAVANA NIGHTS EVENT: Parks & Recreation.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE STREET CLOSURES FOR THE CITY OF DOWNEY’S HAVANA NIGHTS EVENT FROM 10:00 AM ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2024 TO 12:00 AM ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024 ALONG DOWNEY AVENUE AND 3RD STREET BETWEEN THE FOLLOWING INTERSECTIONS:
• DOWNEY AVENUE FROM 2ND STREET TO 4TH STREET
• 3RD STREET @ NEW STREET; AND,
• 3RD STREET TO END OF SOUTH PARKING LOT ENTRANCE OF US BANK
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
8. DESIGNATION OF A VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE(S) FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO, OCTOBER 16-18, 2024 IN LONG BEACH , CA: Admnistration.
4 THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8263, DESIGNATING A VOTING DELEGATE AND
ALTERNATE(S) FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO, OCTOBER 16 - 18, 2024 IN LONG BEACH, CA.
9. DISCUSSION REGARDING A PROPOSED CITY WIDE BUS SHELTER PHASE I INSTALLATION PLAN: Parks & Recreation.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION REGARDING A PROPOSED MULTI- YEAR CITY WIDE BUS SHELTER INSTALLATION PLAN.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Homicide Bureau Sergeant Jason Viger, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, who was killed in an off-duty single vehicle traffic collision in Santa Clarita.
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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 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 8th day of August, 2024. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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