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 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:
Nathan Hernandez v. City of Downey et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 23NWCV04000.
2.Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:
Roxana Caudillo v. City of Downey, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 23NWCV01210.
3.Government Code Section 54957 – Employee Appointment Chief of Fire.
4.Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) – Public Employee Performance Evaluation – Title: City Clerk.
5.Government Code Section 54957.6(a) – Conference with Labor Negotiator Agency Designated Representative: James McQueen, Director of Human Resources Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk.
RECONVENE AND ANNOUNCE CLOSED SESSION ACTION
DECEMBER 10, 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 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: Father Danny Garcia, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church.
FLAG SALUTE: Boys Scout Cub Pack 805.
WELCOME: Mayor Mario Trujillo
SPECIAL ITEM OF BUSINESS
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW: City Clerk.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8278, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
PRESENTATIONS
1.Mayor’s Excellence Award to Lissette Rivera, Public Works Commissioner and Community Organizer.
2.Mayor’s Excellence Award to War on Lethal Fentanyl (W.O.L.F.).
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE AND PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION TO NEWLY-ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS:
DISTRICT 1
HORACIO ORTIZ
DISTRICT 3
DOROTHY PEMBERTON
DISTRICT 5
MARIO TRUJILLO
RECESS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
3 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, 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.
2.WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 382291-382730; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004522, 30004523, and 30004526; EFT Nos. 14081-14134; and, Manual Wire Nos. are 2608-2613, in the total amount is $4,313,842.11: Finance.
3.APPROVAL OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE WOODRUFF AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE 2 BETWEEN WASHBURN ROAD AND FOSTER ROAD, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 14-14B: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1)AWARD CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 14-14B TO SEQUEL CONTRACTORS, INC., THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE TOTAL BID AMOUNT OF $5,052,110 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 SEQUEL CONTRACTORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,052,110, INCLUDING ANY NON-SUBSTANTIVE EXTENSIONS, CHANGE ORDERS AND AMENDMENTS UP TO THE AUTHORIZED BUDGET AMOUNT OF $6,231,321; AND, 3)APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,179,081 FROM ACCOUNT NO. 15-1-6711-0520.
4.APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WESTERN A/V FOR THE
DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF AUDIO/VISUAL UPGRADES AT THE COLUMBIA MEMORIAL
SPACE CENTER AND FUTURE INSPIRATION SPACE SHUTTLE EXHIBIT AND EDUCATION BUILDING, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 21-29: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1)APPROVE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WESTERN A/V FOR
THE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF AUDIO-VISUAL UPGRADES AT THE COLUMBIA
MEMORIAL SPACE CENTER AND FUTURE INSPIRATION SPACE SHUTTLE EXHIBIT
AND EDUCATION BUILDING FOR A SEVEN-MONTH TERM BEGINNING ON DECEMBER 10, 2024;
2) AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND,
4 3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE
ORDERS OR AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT UP TO THE AUTHORIZED BUDGET AMOUNT OF $684,000.
5. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF THE 2023 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FUNDS: Fire.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1)AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF THE 2023 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS;
2)ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE $140,860 OF 2023 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS; AND,
3)AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT AS DEEMED NECESSARY, WHICH MAY
INCLUDE ACCEPTANCE OF ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IF THEY BECOME AVAILABLE DURING THE GRANT PERIOD.
6. APPROVAL OF POLE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE) AND THE CITY OF DOWNEY FOR THE PLACEMENT OF APPROVED SIGNS: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1)APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH SCE FOR THE PLACEMENT OF SIGNS, AMERICAN FLAGS, CITY-SPONSORED BANNERS, AND RELATED APPURTENANCES; AND, 2)AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT WITH SCE, INCLUDING ANY NON-SUBSTANTIVE EXTENSIONS AND AMENDMENTS.
7. RENEWAL OF A JOINT USAGE AGREEMENT WITH THE DOWNEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR OPERATION OF SOFTBALL FIELDS AT COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL: Parks and Recreation.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1)APPROVE THE JOINT USAGE AGREEMENT WITH THE DOWNEY UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT FOR THE USE OF THE SOFTBALL FIELDS AT COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL FOR CITY PROGRAMMING FOR A TERM OF DECEMBER 10, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026; AND,
2)AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT AS DEEMED NECESSARY.
8. APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 84168 AND AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBDIVISION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT 7360 FOSTER BRIDGE BOULEVARD: Public Works.
5 THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8279, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 84168, AND AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBDIVISION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
9.ADOPTION OF HOURLY PAY RANGES FOR THE POSITIONS DESIGNATED AS
TEMPORARY/PART-TIME AND THE TEMPORARY/FULL-TIME POSITION OF AMBULANCE OPERATOR: Human Resources.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8280, UPDATING THE HOURLY PAY SCHEDULE FOR
POSITIONS DESIGNATED AS TEMPORARY/PART-TIME AND THE TEMPORARY/FULL- TIME POSITION OF AMBULANCE OPERATOR.
10.CLASS SPECIFICATION REVISIONS AND ESTABLISH COMPENSATION FOR THE POSITION OF FINANCE MANAGER: Human Resources.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8281, ADOPTING CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION
REVISIONS FOR THE POSITION OF FINANCE MANAGER AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR THE POSITION.
11.ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE: City Clerk/ City Attorney.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8282, AMENDING THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST
CODE WHICH INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE THE FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION’S STANDARD MODEL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE.
12.ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS WITH THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION FOR THE
ADMINISTRATION OF NEW SUPPLEMENTAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX AND THE EXAMINATION OF SALES OR TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX RECORDS: City Attorney.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1)ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8283, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE
ADMINISTRATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A LOCAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX; AND,
2)ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8284 AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF SALES OR TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX RECORDS.
13.ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE FINE SCHEDULE FOR FIREWORKS-RELATED VIOLATIONS OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE: City Attorney.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8285, AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE FINE SCHEDULE
6 14. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE DISSOLVING THE GREEN TASK FORCE AND CONSOLIDATING DUTIES INTO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE:
Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE, REPEALING PART 8 (GREEN TASK FORCE) OF CHAPTER 4 (DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS OF THE CITY) OF ARTICLE II OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE, DELETING SECTION 2959.01 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL
CODE, AND CONSOLIDATING DUTIES OF THE GREEN TASK FORCE INTO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.
15. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE DOWNEY
MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE THE LOCATION OF BUSINESSES THAT SELL TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS: Community Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 24-1516 APPROVING A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT AMENDING SECTIONS 9128, 9158, 9160 AND 9314.04 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A NEW USE OF TOBACCO RETAILER.
16. GRANT SUBSIDIZED PURCHASE OF SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT FROM ALL STAR FIRE EQUIPMENT: Fire.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO PURCHASE FORTY SELF-
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS UNITS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $332,638 FROM ALL STAR FIRE EQUIPMENT.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
17. COLUMBIA MEMORIAL SPACE CENTER 2ND BUILDING EXPANSION UPDATE: CMSC.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
RECEIVE AND FILE A PRESENTATION ON THE STATUS UPDATE OF THE COLUMBIA MEMORIAL SPACE CENTER 2ND BUILDING EXPANSION.
18. ADDITIONAL POLICE DEPARTMENT PATROL STAFF BUDGET ALLOCATIONS:
Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1)ALLOCATE AN ADDITIONAL EIGHT (8.0) FULLTIME SWORN OFFICERS TO THE CITY’S
PATROL STAFFING LEVELS, TO BE PAID FOR BY THE NEWLY PASSED MEASURE D REVENUES; AND,
2)INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS BY $773,033 IN GENERAL FUND, MEASURE D OPERATING FUND, ACCOUNT NO. 12-4-2120 FOR THE ADDITIONAL POLICE OFFICERS.
FOR FIREWORKS-RELATED VIOLATIONS OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE.
7 19. AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND ROGER BRADLEY: Human Resources.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-8286, APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND ROGER BRADLEY.
20. APPOINT THE MAYOR PRO TEM AND MAYOR FOR 2025: City Clerk.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1)APPOINT THE MAYOR PRO TEM FOR 2025; AND,
2)APPOINT THE MAYOR FOR 2025.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Joseph Love, 32, Assistant Special Agent in Charge for the Department of Homeland Security – Immigration and Customs Enforcement, who died as a result from cancer developed after his role in the search and recovery efforts at the 9/11 World Trade Center site; and, Nicholas Griego, 31, Community Service Officer for the Palm Springs Police Department, who died while on duty in a traffic collision on Thanksgiving Day.
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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.
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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 5th day of December, 2024. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk To view the livestream of the Regular Meetings at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.:
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