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 54956.95 – Liability Claim - Worker’s Compensation Claim – Claimant:
Herbert McCullah – Claim No.: 19-145137 and 20-149658; Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board No.: ADJ12842413 and ADJ13423415; Agency claimed against: City of Downey.
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 David Beary, First Presbyterian Church of Downey
FLAG SALUTE: Girl Scout Troop 71453
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
OCTOBER 22, 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 local business owner Leticia Rivas of Rivas Enterprises.
2. Mayor’s Excellence Award to Downey Kiwanis Club on the occasion of their 100th Year Anniversary.
3. Proclamation in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
4. Certificate of Appointment to Oscar Cisco, Recreation and Community Services Commission, Council District 1.
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. 382291-382730; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004507, 30004510- 30004512; EFT Nos. 13965-14008; and, Manual Wire Nos. 2588-2591, in the total amount is $4,238,921.25: Finance.
2. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH TONY PAINTING, INC. FOR THE PAINTING OF VARIOUS AREAS WITHIN THE CIVIC CENTER, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 23-08:
Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE A PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH TONY PAINTING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $109,928 FOR THE PAINTING OF VARIOUS AREAS WITHIN THE CIVIC CENTER, CIP NO. 23-08; AND ,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDERS OR AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT UP TO THE PROJECT CONTINGENCY AMOUNT OF $15,072 FOR A TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET OF $125,000.
3. APPROVAL OF AN ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH ACCELA INC., AND
ASSOCIATED SERVICES FOR ONE-TIME CLOUD MIGRATION SERVICES AND SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH VELOSIMO INC. FOR AN ACCELA TO LASERFICHE CONNECTOR BACK- END SOFTWARE: Community Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE A SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING ON NOVEMBER 1, 2024 AND THE STATEMENT OF WORK WITH ACCELA,
3 INC. FOR A ONE-TIME CLOUD MIGRATION FEE, FOR THE CITY’S LAND DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TRACKING SYSTEM, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $631,349.
2) APPROVE A SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR AN “ACCELA TO LASERFICHE CONNECTOR” FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING ON JANUARY 12, 2025 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $43,692.
4. APPROVAL OF TRANSFER AGREEMENT NO. 2024MP23 WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FOR THE SAFE CLEAN WATER PROGRAM – MUNICIPAL PROGRAM: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE TRANSFER AGREEMENT NO. 2024MP23 WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FOR THE SAFE CLEAN WATER PROGRAM – MUNICIPAL PROGRAM FOR A FOUR-YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025;
2) AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT AS DEEMED NECESSARY.
5. AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FY 2024 LOCAL SOLICITATION: Police.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
AUTHORIZE THE DOWNEY POLICE DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE 2024 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT.
6. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE ZONE DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11531 DOWNEY AVENUE: Community Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 24-1514, APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE DESIGNATION FROM O-S (OPEN SPACE) TO C-P (OFFICE) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11531 DOWNEY AVENUE.
7. APPROVAL OF A STREET CLOSURE APPLICATION REQUEST BY VETERANS STAND
TOGETHER FOR THE ANNUAL MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY AND VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION FUNDRAISER EVENT: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT BEGINNING ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2024, AT 8:00 A.M. AND REMAINING IN PLACE THROUGH MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2024, AT 2:00 A.M. TO ACCOMMODATE THE ANNUAL MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY AND VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION FUNDRAISER EVENT.
4 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
8. DISCUSSION REGARDING ILLEGAL FIREWORKS ENFORCEMENT AND APPLICABLE FINES:
Police/City Prosecutor/City Attorney.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
DISCUSS THE CITY’S ENFORCEMENT OF RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO THE
ENFORCEMENT OF THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION AND/OR DISCHARGE OF “DANGEROUS” AND “SAFE AND SANE” FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CITY, INCLUDING
APPLICABLE FINES AND WHETHER TO MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENTS TO EXISTING PROCEDURES.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Orange County Sheriff Deputy Derek Tec, 24, who died while off-duty in a scuba diving accident.
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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 17th day of October, 2024. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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