MAYOR
HECTOR SOSA
•
HORACIO ORTIZ
Regular Meeting
5:30 p.m. — Closed Session
6:30 p.m. — Open Session
Council Chambers
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
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 Tern 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 54956.95 - Liability Claim: David Holcombe v. City of Downey, Worker's Compensation Claim No.: 22-162561; WCAB NO.: ADJ15810880; Agency claimed against: City of Downey.
2. Government Code Section 54956.95 - Liability Claim: Michael Whitney v. City of Downey, Worker's Compensation Claim No.: 21-153993, 20-152614 and 21-154677; WCAB NO.: ADJ14287435, ADJ14287429 and ADJ14289453; Agency claimed against: City of Downey.
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 Tern Pemberton, Mayor Sosa INVOCATION: Pastor Glenn Kravig, Calvary Chapel Church
FLAG SALUTE: Boy Scout Troop 441
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of City Tile to retiring employee with 27 years of service, George De La Torre, Maintenance Lead Worker, Department of Public Works.
2. Proclamation in honor of National Police Week, May 11 — 17.
3. Proclamation in honor of Public Service Recognition Week, May 4 — 10.
4. Proclamation in honor of Public Works Week, May 18 — 24.
5. Proclamation in honor of Small Business Month.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VIII ("BUILDING REGULATIONS") OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 7 ("ABANDONED AND VACANT PROPERTY REGISTRATION AND MAINTENANCE") AND REPLACE WITH A NEW CHAPTER 7 ("VACANT AND
ABANDONED PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, SECURITY, REGISTRATION, AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS") REGULATING THE MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY, OF VACANT PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF DOWNEY: Community Development. 111 0 YIN a1a411541h"6161111,D]I
INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 7 ("ABANDONED AND VACANT PROPERTY REGISTRATION AND MAINTENANCE") AND REPLACE WITH A NEWLY ENTITLED CHAPTER 7 ("VACANT AND ABANDONED PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, SECURITY, REGISTRATION, AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS") REGULATING THE
MAINTENANCE, AND SECURITY OF VACANT PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF DOWNEY.
2. ADOPTION OF A ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL
CODE REGULATING THE LOCATION OF BARS, TAVERNS, PUBS, NIGHTCLUBS, AND RESTAURANTS WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Community Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT THEREBY AMENDING SECTION 9314.04 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE THE
LOCATION OF BARS, TAVERNS, PUBS, NIGHTCLUBS, AND RESTAURANTS WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, AND TO SECTION 9124 TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF BAR, AND TO SECTION 9146 TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF MICROBREWERIES AND BREWPUBS, AND SECTION 9148 TO ADD THE DEFINITION OF NIGHTCLUBS.
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.
4 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.
3. APPROVE MINUTES: Regular Meetings of January 9, 2024 and March 26, 2024: City Clerk.
4. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 387888-388520; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004571-30004574, and 30004577-30004579; EFT Nos. 14536-14610; and, Manual Wire Nos. 2666-2674, in the total amount of is $7,895,112.42: Finance.
5. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR THE RESIDENTIAL STREETS PAVEMENT REHABILITATION - AREAS 5 AND 7, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO.22-20 AND 22-21: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ACCEPT THE WORK FOR THE RESIDENTIAL STREETS PAVEMENT REHABILITATION - AREA 5 AND 7 PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 22-20 AND 22-21;
2) APPROVE ONYX PAVING COMPANY, INCORPORATED'S FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $8,897,980; AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE
OF COMPLETION FOR THE PROJECT, INDICATING THE WORK IS COMPLETE AND HAS BEEN ACCEPTED BY THE CITY.
6. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE BARBARA J. RILEY COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 23-17, SOUTH ALLEY/PARKING LOT REHABILITATION AT WILDERNESS PARK, CIP NO. 24-10, AND CITY PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS, CIP NO. 25-10: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE SOLICITATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE BARBARA J. RILEY COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS, CIP NO. 23-17, THE SOUTH ALLEY/PARKING LOT REHABILITATION AT WILDERNESS PARK, CIP NO. 24-10, AND CITY PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS, CIP NO. 25-10.
7. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT 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: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) AWARD A CONTRACT TO RUIZ CONCRETE AND PAVING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $270,788 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 ANNUAL MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE REPAIRS (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2), AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) AND MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS (CITYWIDE) PROJECT, CIP NO. 25-01; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE
ORDERS OR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK FOR THIS PROJECT UP TO THE APPROVED PROJECT BUDGET OF $400,000.
3 8. PURCHASE OF WATER MATERIALS FOR PUBLIC WORKS UTILITIES OPERATIONS: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH S&J SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. FOR WATER MATERIALS FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $136,208.
9. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR REGIONAL TASK FORCE RESPONSE TRAINING AND EXERCISE: Fire.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT A231012253 WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $247,200 INCLUDING ANY SUBRECIPIENT
AGREEMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF THE FUNDS TO PARTICIPATING AGENCIES IN REGIONAL TASK FORCE-2 TRAINING AND OPERATIONS.
10. APPROVAL OF THE CITY'S UPDATED COMPREHENSIVE PAY SCHEDULE: Human Resources.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-8299, ADOPTING AN UPDATED COMPREHENSIVE PAY SCHEDULE IN COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5.
11. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF 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 Attorney/City Clerk. 111 0I_11 i 11:14111541h V991611P► [a]
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO.25-1525, 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.
12. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR
THE PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE CHARGES ON THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY TAX ROLL: Public Works.
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ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-1526, TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR THE
PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE CHARGES ON THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY TAX ROLL.
13. FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 THIRD QUARTER PROGRESS REPORT OF THE DOWNEY FORWARD - 2030 STRATEGIC PLAN: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
0 RECEIVE AND FILE THE DOWNEY FORWARD, 2030 STRATEGIC PLAN THIRD QUARTER PROGRESS REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025.
14. AUTHORIZATION OF A STREET CLOSURE REQUEST — VETERANS PAINT AND CHROME SHOW EVENT: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
AUTHORIZE STREET CLOSURES ON SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2025, FROM 6:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. TO ACCOMMODATE THE "VETERANS PAINT AND CHROME SHOW" TAKING PLACE FROM 10:30 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.: CONGRESSMAN STEVE HORN WAY AT COLUMBIA WAY, CARING WAY, AND AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE DOWNEY PROMENADE PARKING LOT.
15. RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) TRANSITION PLAN ANNUAL REVIEW AND UPDATE: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY OF DOWNEY .D. TRANSITION
UPDATE.AND
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
16. DISCUSSION REGARDING SIGNAGE FOR ROLLING GREENS ESTATES: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING SIGNAGE FOR ROLLING GREENS ESTATES.
17. DISCUSSION REGARDING A HOME AND BUSINESS SECURITY REBATE PROGRAM:
Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVING A HOME AND BUSINESS SECURITY REBATE PROGRAM; AND,
2) APPROPRIATE $40,000 FROM MEASURE D MONIES TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM.
18. UPDATE ON ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS AT CITY FACILITIES: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
RECEIVE AND FILE AN INFORMATIONAL UPDATE ON THE CITY'S ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING STATIONS AT CITY FACILITIES.
5 ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Captain Helio Armando Garcia III, 38, 6-year veteran of the Walton County Sheriff's Office, who passed away while responding to a disturbance; Deputy Sheriff Jesse Perez, 42, 8-month veteran of the Dawson County Sheriff's Office, who passed away while conducting a traffic stop; Deputy Sheriff Brandon Sikes, a 7-year veteran of the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, who passed away after being shot during an attempted traffic stop; and, Firefighter -paramedic Graham Hoffman, 29, 3-year veteran of the Kansas City Fire Department, who was stabbed by a patient he was transporting to a hospital.
FUTURE COUNCIL REQUESTED ITEMS:
1. Work with County to address street conditions near Courthouse — (M. Trujillo) TBD
2. Driveway expansion options for residents (H. Ortiz) — TBD
3. Explore options for waiving City fees for Veterans (M. Trujillo) — TBD
4. Options for installing economical bus shelters or trees (D. Pemberton) — TBD
5. Options for improving the OLPH traffic island (M. Trujillo) — TBD
6. Options for limiting live music at residential properties (D. Pemberton) — TBD
7. Reimbursement options for outside meetings/conferences (M. Trujillo) — TBD
8. Research need for more trash cans on major thoroughfares (M. Trujillo) — TBD
9. Research installing license plate readers at/near Golden Park (H. Ortiz) — TBD
10. Conduct crime analysis at Golden Park (H. Ortiz) — TBD
11. Research adding security at Golden Park (H. Ortiz) — TBD
12. Grammar school arches preservation update (M. Trujillo) — TBD
13. Create a campaign that crime is prosecuted in Downey (C. Frometa) — TBD
14. Research a Talent Show for Downey (M. Trujillo) — TBD
15. Options for expanding youth entrepreneurial day (H. Ortiz) — TBD
16. Study stop sign installation at Dos Rios Rd. and Bluff St. (D. Pemberton) — 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.
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 Titulo VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles, la Ciudad de Downey prohibe la discriminaci6n de cualquier persona en todos sus programas y servicios. En caso de necesitar una traducci6n escrita de las 6rdenes del dia o las actas de las reuniones de la ciudad, o para solicitar un int6rprete oral Para una reunion de la ciudad, comuniquese a la oficina de la secretaria de la Ciudad al (562) 904-7280, o al (562) 299-6619, en el horario de atenci6n comercial, 48 horas antes de la reunion.
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 8t" day of May, 2025.
Var a Alicia Duarte, CVC, Cif a� C rk
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