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 – OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Frometa, Ortiz, Trujillo, Mayor Pro Tem Pemberton, Mayor Sosa
INVOCATION: Greg Welch, Chaplain Downey Police Department
FLAG SALUTE: Girl Scout Troop 5011
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor’s Outstanding Citizen Award to Martha Sodetani.
2. Certificate of Appointment to Hector O. Beltran, Public Works Committee, District 4.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING NO. 3 TO CONSIDER AND DISCUSS THE TRANSITION TO A FIVE DISTRICT ELECTION SYSTEM AND REVIEW DRAFT DISTRICT MAPS: City Clerk/City Attorney.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) CONDUCT THE THIRD PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AND DISCUSS THE
TRANSITION TO AN ELECTION SYSTEM CONSISTING OF FIVE INDIVIDUAL DISTRICTS, INCLUDING ANY PUBLIC INPUT;
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Regular Meeting
6:30 p.m. – Open Session
Council Chambers
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
2 2) CONDUCT THE INITIAL REVIEW OF DRAFT DISTRICT MAPS; AND,
3) PROVIDE FURTHER DIRECTION TO CITY STAFF.
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.
2. APPROVE MINUTES: Regular Meeting of February 11, 2025: City Clerk.
3. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 385865-386245; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004531, 30004535, 30004547, and 30004550-30004552; EFT Nos. 14314-14358; and, Manual Wire Nos. 2644-2651, in the total amount of $6,344,649.77: Finance.
4. AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE MODERNIZATION OF THE CITY HALL ELEVATORS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 19-21: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
AUTHORIZE THE SOLICITATION OF CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE MODERNIZATION OF THE ELEVATORS AT CITY HALL, CIP NO. 19-21.
5. APPROVAL OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SOUTH GATE TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP NO. 22-10): Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SOUTH GATE TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM BEGINNING ON FEBRUARY 25, 2025; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
WITH THE CITY OF SOUTH GATE, INCLUDING ANY NON-SUBSTANTIVE EXTENSIONS AND AMENDMENTS.
6. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE HEATING VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM AT BARBARA J. RILEY COMMUNITY AND SENIOR CENTER, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP NO. 24-16): Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ACCEPT THE WORK FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE HVAC SYSTEM AT THE BARBARA J. RILEY COMMUNITY AND SENIOR CENTER, CIP NO. 24-16;
2) APPROVE THE FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $598,708; AND,
3 3) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
7. PURCHASE OF SMITH AND WESSON M&P 2.0 FIREARMS: Police.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF 86 POLICE DEPARTMENT ISSUED SERVICE PISTOLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,256 THROUGH PROFORCE; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,256 FROM THE MEASURE S EQUIPMENT AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND.
8. PURCHASE OF POLICE RADIOS FOR POLICE VEHICLES: Police.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF FOUR KENWOOD POLICE RADIOS FOR POLICE VEHICLES IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,190 THROUGH COMMLINE INC.; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,190 FROM THE MEASURE S EQUIPMENT AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND.
9. PURCHASE 2025 RAM 3500 TRUCK FROM NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP: Fire.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A RAM 3500 PICK UP TRUCK AND NECESSARY UPLIFTING FROM NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,331.
10. APPROVAL OF A POLICE DEPARTMENT CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE JAILER SERVICES:
Police.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND ALLIED UNIVERSAL FOR JAIL SERVICES, EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2025, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028, WHICH MAY
BE EXTENDED FOR UP TO TWO ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR TERMS UPON MUTUAL AGREEMENT BY BOTH PARTIES.
11. PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES: City Attorney.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES FOR THE CONTINUED PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES BY THE COUNTY’S DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, FOR THE COUNTY’S HEALTH OFFICER TO ACT AS THE CITY’S HEALTH OFFICER, AND FOR THE COUNTY'S DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO SERVE AS THE CITY’S ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT, WITH A TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029, SUBJECT TO FIVE-YEAR RENEWAL PERIODS.
12. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE LIGHTING & LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (AD 121): Public Works.
4 THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NBS GOVERNMENT FINANCE GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CITY’S LIGHTING & LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (AD 121) FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING ON FEBRUARY 26, 2025, FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED FEE OF $248,842; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NBS GOVERNMENT FINANCE GROUP, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $248,842, INCLUDING ANY NON-SUBSTANTIVE
EXTENSIONS, CHANGE ORDERS, PURCHASE ORDERS, AND AMENDMENTS UP TO THE AUTHORIZED BUDGET AMOUNT OF $300,000.
13. ADOPTION OF THE 2024 CITY OF DOWNEY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN: Fire.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-8292, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2024 CITY OF DOWNEY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN.
14. APPOINTMENT TO THE SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (SELACO WDB) FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM: Mayor Sosa.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPOINT CARRIE UVA TO THE SELACO WDB AS THE CITY OF DOWNEY’S SECOND BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM.
15. MEASURE S 2024 ANNUAL REPORT UPDATE: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
RECEIVE AND FILE AN UPDATE TO THE MEASURE S 2024 ANNUAL REPORT SUBMITTED BY THE MEASURE S INDEPENDENT CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
16. OVERVIEW OF DOWNEY’S EMERGENCY RESPONSE OPERATIONS: Fire.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
RECEIVE AND FILE A REPORT ON DOWNEY’S EMERGENCY PLANS AND OPERATIONS.
17. DISCUSSION ON THE ADOPTION OF A FORMAL CITY OF DOWNEY CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION POLICY: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
DISCUSS THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FORMAL POLICY REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PREFERRED GUIDELINES AND DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY.
18. UPDATE ON THE CITY OF DOWNEY WATER SYSTEM: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
5 1) RECEIVE AND FILE AN UPDATE ON THE CITY’S WATER SYSTEM; AND,
2) DIRECT STAFF TO PROCEED WITH CONDUCTING A WATER RATE ANALYSIS AND
RETURNING TO A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WITH RATE INCREASE OPTIONS
FOR CONSIDERATION TO ADEQUATELY FUND THE WATER SYSTEM OPERATIONS AND ITS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Fire Captain Mark Eads, 62, 21-year veteran of the Kings County Fire Department, who passed away in the line of duty while responding to a structure fire call in Avenal, California; and, Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi, 49, 31-year veteran of Cal Fire, who passed away from injuries sustained during an attack at home.
Supporting documents are available at: City Hall-City Clerk’s Department, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Video streaming of the meeting is available on the City’s website. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if special assistance is needed to participate in this meeting, complete the City’s Title II ADA Reasonable Accommodation Form located on the City’s website and at City Hall - City Clerk’s Department, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., and submit to the City Clerk’s Department or contact (562) 904-7280 or TTY 7-1-1, 48 business hours prior to the City Council meeting.
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 20th day of February, 2025. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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