1 CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR
HECTOR SOSA
MAYOR PRO TEM
DOROTHY PEMBERTON
COUNCIL MEMBERS
CLAUDIA M. FROMETA
HORACIO ORTIZ
MARIO TRUJILLO
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, Trujillo, Mayor Pro Tem Pemberton, Mayor Sosa
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(b)(1) – Public Employee Performance Evaluation – Title: City Clerk.
2. 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
CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Frometa, Ortiz, Trujillo, Mayor Pro Tem Pemberton, Mayor Sosa
INVOCATION: Pastor Art Reyes, Calvary Chapel Downey
FLAG SALUTE: Boy Scouts, Troop 441
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
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 COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor’s Outstanding Citizens Award to Sam Ferreira, West Downey Little League.
2. Certificates of Recognition to the Downey Fire Department Personnel deployed to assist in the Los Angeles Wildfires.
3. Certificate of Appointment to Gil Legaspi, Planning Commissioner, District 5.
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. APPROVE MINUTES: Regular Meeting of October 22, 2024: City Clerk.
2. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 385417-385864; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004513, 30004518, 30004524, 30004527, 30004545, 30004546, and 30004548; EFT Nos. 14275-14313; and, Manual Wire Nos. 2638-2643, in the total amount of $5,516,067.87: Finance.
3. ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT WORK RELATED TO THE PAINTING OF VARIOUS AREAS WITHIN THE CIVIC CENTER, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 23-08: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ACCEPT THE WORK FOR THE PAINTING OF VARIOUS AREAS WITHIN THE CIVIC CENTER;
2) APPROVE TONY PAINTING, INC. FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $109,928 FOR PAINTING OF VARIOUS AREAS WITHIN THE CIVIC CENTER; AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE PROJECT.
4. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE ALLEY BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT, STATE PROJECT NO.
CCL-5334-072, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 24-03: Public Works.
3 THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZE THE SOLICITATION OF
CONSTRUCTION BIDS, FOR THE ALLEY BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT, STATE PROJECT NO. CCL-5334-072, CIP NO. 24-03.
5. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT FOR
CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE FURMAN PARK RECYCLED WATER MAIN EXTENSION AND IRRIGATION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 24-20,
AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 15301(D) AND 21080.21(A): Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZE THE SOLICITATION OF
CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE FURMAN PARK RECYCLED WATER MAIN EXTENSION AND IRRIGATION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, CIP NO. 24-20 AND FURTHER FIND THAT
THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN CEQA UNDER SECTIONS 15301(D) AND 21080.21(A).
6. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR THE DOWNEY AVENUE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 24-21: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ACCEPT THE WORK FOR THE DOWNEY AVENUE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, CIP NO. 24-21;
2) APPROVE THE FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $1,444,610; AND
3) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
7. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE DOWNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Economic Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE DOWNEY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PROMOTE CIVIC AND BUSINESS SERVICES FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $35,000, AND;
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
WITH THE DOWNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INCLUDING ANY NON-SUBSTANTIVE EXTENSIONS AND/OR AMENDMENTS.
8. APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR COLLECTING AND REPORTING DATA FOR THE NATIONAL TRANSIT DATABASE FOR REPORT YEAR 2022: Parks & Recreation.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR COLLECTING AND REPORTING DATA FOR THE
4 NATIONAL TRANSIT DATABASE, FOR A TERM RETROACTIVE FROM MAY 1, 2024 – JUNE 30, 2027 FOR A TOTAL REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT OF $101,291.
9. APPROVAL OF CLASS SPECIFICATION REVISIONS AND ESTABLISH COMPENSATION FOR THE POSITIONS OF PARALEGAL AND CRIME ANALYST: Human Resources.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-8289, ADOPTING CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS
REVISIONS FOR THE POSITIONS OF PARALEGAL AND CRIME ANALYST AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION.
10. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT RECORDS: Parks & Recreation.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-8290, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PUBLIC RECORDS.
11. APPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 4: Council Member Frometa.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-8291, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF HECTOR O.
BELTRAN TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 4.
12. FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 SECOND QUARTER PROGRESS REPORT FOR THE DOWNEY FORWARD – 2030 STRATEGIC PLAN: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
RECEIVE AND FILE THE DOWNEY FORWARD, 2030 STRATEGIC PLAN SECOND QUARTER PROGRESS REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of the 67 lives lost during a midair collision involving an American Airlines flight and Army helicopter over the Potomac River on January 29, 2025.
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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 6th day of February, 2025. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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