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 54957 - Police Employee Appointment: Chief of Police.
2. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) – CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Initiation of Litigation – One 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: Pastor Tanya Lopez, Downey Memorial Christian Church
FLAG SALUTE: Girl Scout Troop 7273 and Troop 275
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
AUGUST 27, 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 PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor’s Excellence Award to Cecilia Goñez, organizer of Father-Con.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
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. 380702 – 381080; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004487, 30004489 & 30004492 – 30004494; EFT Nos. 13806 – 13850; and, Manual Wire Nos. 2567 – 2575, in the total amount of $15,973,699.65: Finance.
2. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE WOODRUFF AVENUE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, PHASE 1, BETWEEN FIRESTONE BOULEVARD AND WASHBURN ROAD, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 14-14A: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) AWARD CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 14-14A TO THE R.J. NOBLE
COMPANY, THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, FOR THE TOTAL BID AMOUNT OF $1,568,424 AND WAIVE ANY AND ALL MINOR IRREGULARITIES IN THE BIDDING DOCUMENTS AS SUBMITTED BY SAID BIDDER;
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH THE R.J. NOBLE COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,568,424, INCLUDING ANY NON-SUBSTANTIVE EXTENSIONS, CHANGE ORDERS,
PURCHASE ORDER AND AMENDMENTS UP TO THE AUTHORIZED BUDGET AMOUNT OF $2,109,751; AND,
3) APPROVE A BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $576,979 FROM ACCOUNT NO. 56-16790 TO ACCOUNT NO. 56-16711.
3. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY: Fire.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,000 TO PURCHASE A SET OF VEHICLE EXTRICATION EQUIPMENT; AND,
2) APPROVE AN INCREASE TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET BY $55,000 TO ACCOUNT FOR THESE REVENUES AND ACCOMPANYING EXPENSES.
4. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TEMPORARY STRUCTURE
FOR THE REFURBISHMENT OF THE SPACE SHUTTLE INSPIRATION MOCK-UP, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 21-31: Public Works.
3 THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE A RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH ALLSITE STRUCTURE RENTALS, LLC FOR
THE INSTALLATION, RENTAL, AND DISMANTLING OF A TEMPORARY STRUCTURE TO
BE USED FOR THE REFURBISHMENT OF THE SPACE SHUTTLE INSPIRATION MOCK- UP FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $515,576; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE ORDERS OR AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT AS NECESSARY.
5. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MIG CONSULTING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE TO THE GENERAL PLAN: Community Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MOORE IACOFANO GOLTSMAN, INC. CONSULTING FOR GENERAL PLAN SERVICES TO COMPLETE A COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE TO THE CITY’S GENERAL PLAN, FOR A 22-MONTH TERM BEGINNING ON AUGUST 28, 2024 WITH OPTIONAL TWO (2), ONE (1) YEAR TERM EXTENSIONS, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $669,058; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $51,158 FROM THE GENERAL FUND – FUND BALANCE TO GENERAL FUND – GENERAL PLAN ACCOUNT NO. 10-4- 5115-0700.
6. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN DOWNEY FIRE
DEPARTMENT AND THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES CENTER FOR PREHOSPITAL CARE: Fire.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN DOWNEY FIRE DEPARTMENT AND
THE UCLA CENTER FOR PREHOSPITAL CARE FOR PROVIDING A CONTINUING EDUCATION AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR A FIVE (5) YEAR TERM BEGINNING ON APRIL 1, 2024 AND ENDING ON MARCH 31, 2029 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $79,335 ANNUALLY.
7. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL FOR ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT:
Police.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8264, AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL FOR ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF GRANT FUNDS; AND,
2) APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET, IN FUND 10, TO REFLECT AN INCREASE IN REVENUES OF $67,064, AND INCREASE APPROPRIATION EXPENDITURES IN THE SAME AMOUNT.
8. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LPA, INC. FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE SPACE SHUTTLE EXHIBIT AND EDUCATION BUILDING: Public Works.
4 THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LPA, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION FOR THE SPACE SHUTTLE EXHIBIT AND EDUCATION BUILDING; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT AS DEEMED NECESSARY.
9. RENEWAL OF A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH DATAPROSE FOR UTILITY BILLING PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES: Finance.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH DATAPROSE FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FOR THE CITY’S WATER
AND SEWER UTILITIES, FOR A THREE-AND -ONE-HALF-YEAR TERM BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING ON DECEMBER 31, 2027, FOR AN EXPECTED TOTAL COST OF $347,612; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER AGREEMENT
WITH DATAPROSE FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FOR THE CITY’S WATER AND SEWER UTILITIES, FOR A THREE-AND-ONE- HALF-YEAR TERM BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2024, AND ENDING ON DECEMBER 31, 2027, FOR AN EXPECTED TOTAL COST OF $347,612.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
10. MEASURE S 2024 ANNUAL REPORT: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
RECEIVE AND FILE THE MEASURE S 2024 ANNUAL REPORT SUBMITTED BY THE MEASURE S INDEPENDENT CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.
11. DISCUSSION OF SISTER CITY PARTNERSHIP WITH EL GRULLO, JALISCO, MEXICO:
Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
PROVIDE DIRECTION ON A REQUEST FOR A SISTER CITY PARTNERSHIP WITH EL GRULLO, JALISCO, MEXICO.
12. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KINGDOM CAUSES, INC.
DBA CITY NET FOR HOMELESS OUTREACH SERVICES AND AN UPDATE ON THE CITY’S HOMELESS OUTREACH EFFORTS: Administration.
5 THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KINGDOM CAUSES, INC. DBA CITY
NET FOR HOMELESS OUTREACH SERVICES FOR A ONE-YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $414,437; AND,
2) RECEIVE AND FILE AN UPDATE REGARDING THE CITY’S HOMELESS OUTREACH EFFORTS.
13. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CERTIFYING AN UPDATE TO THE CITY’S LOCAL ROAD
SAFETY PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR HIGHWAY
SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT VARIOUS TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECTS: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) DISCUSS THE UPDATE TO THE CITY’S LOCAL ROAD SAFETY PLAN;
2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8265, APPROVING THE CITY’S UPDATED LOCAL ROAD SAFETY PLAN; AND,
3) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8266, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP) FUNDING APPLICATIONS.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Firefighter Dustin Roberto, 34, of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, assigned to Fire Station 93 in Palmdale, who died from duty related cancer.
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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.
6 Dated this 22nd day of August, 2024. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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