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: Pastor Shane Hicks, Legacy Church of Downey
FLAG SALUTE: Boy Scout Troop 2
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor’s Excellence Award to Esther Anaya, Musical Innovator.
2. Mayor’s Excellence Award to Niko Cortez, Junior Golfing Talent.
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
OCTOBER 8, 2024
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Regular Meeting
6:30 p.m. – Open Session
Council Chambers
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
2 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. 381874-382290; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004500, 30004504, 30004506 and 30004508; EFT Nos. 13926-13964; and, Manual Wire Nos. 2584-2587, in the total amount of $6,179,354.91: Finance.
2. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ANNUAL MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE REPAIRS (COUNCIL DISTRICT 1), AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
AND MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS (CITYWIDE), LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS AND FIRE STATION NO. 1 PARKING LOT CONCRETE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 24-01: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ACCEPT THE WORK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ANNUAL MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE REPAIRS (COUNCIL DISTRICT 1), AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) AND MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS (CITYWIDE), LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS AND FIRE STATION NO. 1 PARKING LOT CONCRETE REPLACEMENT PROJECT, CIP NO. 24-01;
2) APPROVE GENTRY GENERAL ENGINEERING INCORPORATED’S FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $780,427; AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE
OF COMPLETION FOR THE PROJECT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR-
RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK, INDICATING THE WORK IS COMPLETE AND HAS BEEN ACCEPTED BY THE CITY.
3. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RAK DEVELOPMENT,
INCORPORATED DBA KREUZER CONSULTING GROUP FOR THE ALLEY BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT, STATE PROJECT NO. CCL-5334-072, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 24-03: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RAK DEVELOPMENT,
INCORPORATED DBA KREUZER CONSULTING GROUP FOR THE DESIGN OF THE ALLEY BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT, STATE PROJECT NO. CCL-5334-072, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) NO. 24-03, FOR AN EIGHT-MONTH TERM BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 8, 2024 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $205,880;
2) AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ANY NON- SUBSTANTIVE EXTENSIONS AND CHANGE ORDERS TO THE AGREEMENT.
4. APPROVAL OF PROCUREMENT OF MERIDIAN BARRIERS FOR USE IN DOWNTOWN STREET CLOSURES: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF MOVABLE MERIDIAN BARRIERS FOR ENHANCED SAFETY AND FLEXIBILITY IN TRAFFIC CONTROL IN THE AMOUNT OF $224,917 FROM MERIDIAN RAPID DEFENSE GROUP, LLC.
3 5. ACCEPTANCE OF THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS (STEP GRANT): Police.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY IN THE AMOUNT OF $330,000 TO CONDUCT VARIOUS SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF DOWNEY; AND
2) INCREASE THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET BY $330,000 TO ACCOUNT FOR THESE REVENUES AND ACCOMPANYING EXPENDITURES.
6. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JONCOWEST FOR CITYWIDE BUS STOP CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JONCOWEST IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,300 ANNUALLY FOR TWO YEARS COMMENCING NOVEMBER 1, 2024, WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR THREE ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR PERIODS FOR CITYWIDE BUS STOP CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES; AND
2) AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT.
7. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO THE APPROVAL OF CLASS SPECIFICATION REVISIONS AND NEW STAFF ALLOCATIONS IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET:
Human Resources.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8272, ALLOCATING FULLTIME POSITIONS WITHIN THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET AND ADOPTING REVISIONS TO THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR THE POSITION OF REVENUE SUPERVISOR.
8. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 36: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8273, IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 36, THE HOMELESSNESS, DRUG ADDICTION, AND THEFT REDUCTION ACT.
9. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO THE APPROVAL OF THE UPDATED COMPREHENSIVE PAY SCHEDULE: Human Resources.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8274, ADOPTING AN UPDATED COMPREHENSIVE PAY SCHEDULE IN COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5.
4 10. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING CHAPTER 1 (“DISORDERLY CONDUCT, ETC.”) OF ARTICLE IV (“PUBLIC WELFARE, MORALS, AND POLICY”) AND CHAPTER 1 (“PUBLIC PARKS”) OF ARTICLE X (“PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, AND RECREATION”) OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATED TO LOITERING, CAMPING, AND OBSTRUCTIONS OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF- WAY: City Attorney/City Prosecutor.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 24-1513, AMENDING CHAPTER 1 (“DISORDERLY CONDUCT, ETC.”) OF ARTICLE IV (“PUBLIC WELFARE, MORALS, AND POLICY”) AND CHAPTER 1 (“PUBLIC PARKS”) OF ARTICLE X (“PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, AND RECREATION”) OF
THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE LOITERING, CAMPING, AND OBSTRUCTIONS OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
11. DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY HOSTED HISTORICAL TOURS USING A DOUBLE DECKER BUS: Parks and Recreation.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
PROVIDE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING HOSTING CITY HISTORICAL TOURS.
12. DISCUSSION REGARDING BEAUTIFICATION OF INTERSECTION MEDIANS AT FLORENCE
AVENUE AND LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD, FIRESTONE BOULEVARD AND LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD, AND FIRESTONE BOULEVARD AND DOWNEY AVENUE: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) DISCUSS THE OPTIONS FOR BEAUTIFYING THE RAISED MEDIANS LOCATED AT THE
INTERSECTIONS OF FLORENCE AVENUE AND LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD,
FIRESTONE BOULEVARD AND LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD, AND FIRESTONE BOULEVARD AND DOWNEY AVENUE; AND,
2) PROVIDE DIRECTION ON OPTIONS FOR BEAUTIFYING THESE RAISED MEDIANS.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Deputy Sheriff Lex Allen Love, 26, an eight year veteran of the Wise County, Sheriff’s Office, Texas, killed in a single-vehicle crash.
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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.
5 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 3rd day of October, 2024. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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