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MAYOR Regular Meeting
HECTOR SOSA
6:30 p.m. — Open Session
MAYOR PRO TEM Council Chambers
DOROTHY PEMBERTON
11111 Brookshire Avenue
COUNCIL MEMBERS Downey, CA 90241
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 Tern Pemberton, Mayor Sosa INVOCATION: Greg Welch, Chaplain, Downey Police Department FLAG SALUTE: Girl Scout Troop 2903
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGERISTAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor's Outstanding Citizen Award to Warren High School Scholarship Recipients: Josh Barrera, America Ramirez, Andra Campos and Melissa Canchola.
2. Certificates of Recognition to Downey Police and Fire Employees of the Quarter: Fire Captain Chris Bohannon and Police Officer Salvador Hinojosa.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING NO.6 TO CONSIDER AND DISCUSS THE TRANSITION TO A FIVE DISTRICT
ELECTION SYSTEM, REVIEW DRAFT DISTRICT MAPS, AND IF MAP ADOPTION IS FINALIZED, INTRODUCE ORDINANCE AMENDING DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2103
REGARDING ELECTION BY FIVE DISTRICTS, DEFINING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, AND
SCHEDULING ELECTIONS WITHIN THE DISTRICTS, PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA VOTING RIGHTS ACT: City Clerk/City Attorney.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) HOLD THE SIXTH PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ANY PUBLIC INPUT AND TO
DISCUSS THE TRANSITION TO AN ELECTION SYSTEM CONSISTING OF FIVE INDIVIDUAL DISTRICTS;
2) CONDUCT FURTHER REVIEW OF DRAFT DISTRICT MAPS, INCLUDING THE FOCUS
MAPS, AND FINALIZE SELECTION OF MAP FOR ADOPTION OR, ALTERNATIVELY, CONTINUE DISCUSSION AT A FURTHER PUBLIC HEARING; AND,
3) IF A MAP IS SELECTED, BASED ON THAT MAP, INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2103 REGARDING ELECTION BY
FIVE DISTRICTS, DEFINING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, AND SCHEDULING ELECTIONS WITHIN THE DISTRICTS, PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA VOTING RIGHTS ACT.
2. APPROVAL OF UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) PLANNING DOCUMENTS - DRAFT 2025-2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN & 2025-2026 ACTION PLAN: Economic Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE DRAFT 2025-2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND DRAFT 2025-2026
ACTION PLAN AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO SUBMIT THE DOCUMENTS AND THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO MODIFY AND EXECUTE ANY
AND ALL APPROPRIATE INSTRUMENTS, AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS, AND
IMPLEMENTING DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEARS 2025-2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP GRANT
PROGRAM, INCLUDING SUBRECIPIENT GRANT CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS, BASED ON THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S APPROPRIATION TO THE CITY.
3. CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 24 PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION RULE 20A AND CHAPTER 5 OF ARTICLE VII OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-8297, ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO.24 ALONG THE LENGTH OF PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD FROM IMPERIAL HIGHWAY TO APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET SOUTH OF QUILL DRIVE PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION RULE 20A AND CHAPTER 5 OF ARTICLE VII OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE.
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
4 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.
4. APPROVE MINUTES: Regular Meeting March 12, 2024: City Clerk.
5. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 387518-387887; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004566-30004570; EFT Nos. 14488-14535; and, Manual Wire Nos. 2665, in the total amount of is $5,465,770.49: Finance.
6. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR THE CITYWIDE BUS SIGNAL PRIORITY PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 17-07: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ACCEPT THE WORK FOR THE CITYWIDE BUS SIGNAL PRIORITY PROJECT, CIP NO. 17-07;
2) APPROVE INTERNATIONAL LINE BUILDERS, INCORPORATED'S FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $1,875,742;
3) APPROPRIATE $149,920 IN GRANT FUNDS IN ACCOUNT NO. 26-1-7826 IN ORDER TO ADJUST THE FY 24-25 APPROPRIATION IN GRANT FUNDS; AND
4) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE
OF COMPLETION FOR THE PROJECT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
RECORDER'S OFFICE, INDICATING THE WORK IS COMPLETE AND HAS BEEN ACCEPTED BY THE CITY.
7. AUTHORIZATION FOR PROCUREMENT AND RENTAL OF PORTABLE GENERATORS: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) AUTHORIZE PROCUREMENT OF PORTABLE GENERATORS DEEMED NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE UP TO THE APPROVED BUDGET OF $375,000; AND, 2) RATIFY PAST MONTHLY PORTABLE GENERATOR RENTAL CHARGES IN THE AMOUNT OF $162,000 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH UNITED RENTALS IN THE AMOUNT OF $350,000 TO COVER
PAST AND FUTURE MONTHLY RENTAL OF PORTABLE GENERATORS AS DEEMED NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE WITHIN THE APPROVED BUDGET.
8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO
ISSUE BONDS TO FINANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE VETERAN COMMONS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-8298, AUTHORIZING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS OR NOTES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $44,000,000 AND MAKE OR ACQUIRE MORTGAGE LOANS TO FINANCE THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTIFAMILY RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT IN THE CITY OF DOWNEY.
9. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAKEWOOD/FIRESTONE SPECIFIC PLAN (SP 91-2) TO ADD COMMERCIAL 3 RECREATION AND MINOR COMMERCIAL RECREATION LAND USES AS CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES: Community Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-1524, APPROVING A SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (PLN- 25-00033) TO THE LAKEWOOD/FIRESTONE SPECIFIC PLAN (SP 92-1) TO ADD
COMMERCIAL RECREATION AND MINOR COMMERCIAL RECREATION LAND USES AS PERMITTED USES WITHIN THE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA.
10. MID -YEAR BUDGET PERFORMANCE REVIEW: Finance.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) RECEIVE AND FILE THE MID -YEAR BUDGET PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR THE 6- MONTH PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024, WHICH REPRESENTS THE
BALANCES AND ACTIVITY FOR THE FIRST AND SECOND QUARTERS OF FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025;
2) APPROVE A REVENUE INCREASE OF $3,888,786 TO THE GENERAL FUND FY 2024- 2025 BUDGET; AND,
3) APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION INCREASE OF $2,735,403 TO THE GENERAL FUND FY 2024-2025 BUDGET.
11. APPROVAL OF A STREET CLOSURE APPLICATION REQUEST BY THE DOWNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE 31ST ANNUAL DOWNEY STREET FAIRE EVENT: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT FOR SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025, FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M. TO ACCOMMODATE THE "31ST ANNUAL DOWNEY STREET FAIRE" TAKING PLACE FROM 11:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
12. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR THE PLACEMENT
OF DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE CHARGES ON THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLL: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR THE PLACEMENT
OF DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE CHARGES ON THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY TAX ROLL; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE PREPARATION OF THE ANNUAL REPORT OF DELINQUENT
ACCOUNTS TO BE DELIVERED BY ATHENS SERVICES TO THE CITY BY BEGINNING OF JUNE 2025.
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ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Deputy Sheriff William May, 38, 6-year veteran of the Walton County Sheriff's Office, who passed away after being shot responding to a disturbance call; and, Deputy Sheriff Melissa Pollard, N/A, 8-year veteran of the Wood County Sheriff's Office, who passed away in a traffic collision while on -duty.
FUTURE COUNCIL REQUESTED AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Additional EV charging station options (M. Trujillo) — May 13, 2025
2. Research signage and ceremony for Green Hills Estates (H. Sosa) — May 13, 2025
3. Work with County to address street conditions near Courthouse — (M. Trujillo) TBD
4. Driveway expansion options for residents (H. Ortiz) — TBD
5. Explore options for waving City fees for Veterans (M. Trujillo) — TBD
6. Options for installing economical bus shelters or trees (D. Pemberton) — TBD
7. Options for improving the OLPH traffic island (M. Trujillo) — TBD
8. Options for limiting live music at residential properties (D. Pemberton) — TBD
9. Reimbursement options for outside meetings/conferences (M. Trujillo) — TBD
10. Research need for more trash cans on major thoroughfares (M. Trujillo) — TBD
11. Issue RFP for company to promote City for filming (M. Trujillo) — TBD
12. Research installing license plate readers at/near Golden Park (H. Ortiz) — TBD
13. Conduct crime analysis at Golden Park (H. Ortiz) — TBD
14. Research adding security at Golden Park (H. Ortiz) — TBD
15. Grammar school arches preservation update (M. Trujillo) — TBD
16. Create a campaign that crime is prosecuted in Downey (C. Frometa) — TBD
17. Research a Talent Show for Downey (M. Trujillo) — TBD 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.
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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 17t" day of April, 2025.
Var a Alicia Duarte, CVC, Cif rk
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