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: Pastor Shane Hicks, Legacy Church of Downey
FLAG SALUTE: Girl Scout Troop 6751
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 Warren High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team.
2. Mayor’s Outstanding Citizen Award to Warren High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN ALL RESIDENTIAL ZONES: Community Development.
MARCH 25, 2025
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Regular Meeting
6:30 p.m. – Open Session
Council Chambers
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
2 THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9414 AND 9706 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE
DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND SECTIONS WITHIN CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE IX CONTAINING DEFINITIONS.
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. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 386639-387110; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004557, 30004559, and 30004560; EFT Nos. 14402-14448; and, Manual Wire Nos. 2658-2659, in the total amount of is $3,850,617.81: Finance.
3. APPROVAL OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE DOWNEY AVE. PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 23-03: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ONYX PAVING COMPANY, INC. (ONYX), THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER FOR THE TOTAL BID AMOUNT OF $2,234,000 FOR THE DOWNEY AVE. PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, (CIP) NO. 23-03; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH ONYX IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,234,000, INCLUDING UP TO A 15 PERCENT CONTINGENCY, FOR ANY NON-SUBSTANTIVE EXTENSIONS,
CHANGE ORDERS, AND AMENDMENTS UP TO THE AUTHORIZED BUDGET AMOUNT OF $2,569,100.
4. APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND SOLICITATION FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ANNUAL MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE REPAIRS (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2), AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) AND MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS (CITYWIDE) PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 25-01,
AND FIND THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301(C) (EXISTING FACILITIES): Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZE THE SOLICITATION OF CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE FY 2024-2025 ANNUAL MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE REPAIRS (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2), AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), AND MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS (CITYWIDE) PROJECT, CIP NO. 25-01; AND,
2) FIND THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN CEQA UNDER SECTION 15301(C) (EXISTING FACILITIES).
3 5. APPROVAL OF A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH GOGOV, INC. FOR THE NEW CITY MOBILE
APPLICATION AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF AN APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF SERVICE: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH GOGOV, INC. FOR ITS CITIZEN REQUEST
MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE AND TCITIZEN NOTIFICATIONS AND ALERTS SOFTWARE, FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING MARCH 26, 2025, WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND TWO ADDITIONAL 12-MONTH PERIODS FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF UP TO $91,800; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE AN APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,600 FROM THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE TO THE CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE’S COMPUTER
SOFTWARE AND LICENSING FUND FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE FIRST YEAR OF SOFTWARE SERVICES.
6. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1 (“TRAFFIC REGULATIONS”) OF ARTICLE III (“PUBLIC SAFETY”) OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE
TO REGULATE APPROVED USES OF PUBLIC PARKING LOTS AND PUBLIC PARKING STRUCTURES: City Prosecutor.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-1522, AMENDING CHAPTER 1 (“TRAFFIC REGULATIONS”) OF ARTICLE III (“PUBLIC SAFETY”) OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE APPROVED USES OF PUBLIC PARKING LOTS AND PUBLIC PARKING STRUCTURES.
7. 2024 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT: Community Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
RECEIVE AND FILE THE 2024 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
8. UPDATE ON THE CITY’S URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
RECEIVE AND FILE AN INFORMATIONAL UPDATE ON THE CITY’S URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN.
9. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE DOWNTOWN DOWNEY GATEWAY SIGN CONCEPTUAL DESIGN: Admnistration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING THE DOWNTOWN DOWNEY GATEWAY SIGN CONCEPTUAL DESIGN.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory Sergeant Joseph Anthony Azcona, 26, 5-year veteran of the Newark Police Division, who passed away while investigating an illegal weapons possession call; and, Deputy Sheriff
4 Hector Cuevas Jr., 36, 6-year veteran of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, who passed away during a high-speed pursuit accident.
UPCOMING COUNCIL REQUESTED AGENDA ITEMS:
1. DEVELOP A RESOLUTION FOR OVERSIGHT OF MEASURE D - APRIL 8, 2025
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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 20th day of March, 2025. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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