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SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETINGS
p.m. — Open Session
Council Chambers
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
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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 Michael Gutierrez, Redeemer Covenant Church FLAG SALUTE: Girl Scout Troop 71375
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCEIMEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS: None.
1. ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR: Finance.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERING THE ADOPTION OF THE CITY'S FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT (GANN LIMIT); AND, 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-8302, ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET AND ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT (GANN LIMIT).
2. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ADJUSTING THE CITYWIDE USER FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-8303, ADJUSTING THE CITY'S UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF FEES.
3. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE CHARGES ON THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLL: Public Works. 111 0 I-,,%i11 0 1*01kV991611Ii!DIt 1
1) CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONFIRMING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL
REPORT FOR THE PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE CHARGES ON THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY TAX ROLL; AND,
2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-8304, WHICH DIRECTS THE CITY CLERK TO FILE THE ANNUAL REPORT PRIOR TO AUGUST 10, 2025 WITH THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY REGISTRAR -RECORDER AND REQUEST THAT THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR RECORD A LIEN AGAINST THE PARCELS AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ON THE PROPERTY TAX BILLS.
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.
4. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 389254-389624; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004585, 30004589, and 30004591-30004592; EFT Nos. 14697-14746; and, Manual Wire Nos. 2692-2693, and Cashier's Check Nos. 91192-91195, in the total amount of $3,528,977.50: Finance.
5. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH H.W. LOCHNER FOR DESIGN,
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND SAFETY EDUCATION COMPONENTS OF THE SOUTH DOWNEY
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT PHASE II, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 24-06: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH H.W. LOCHNER FOR
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN ENGINEERING, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND SAFETY
EDUCATION SERVICES FOR THE SOUTH DOWNEY SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT, PHASE 2, FOR AN 18-MONTH TERM BEGINNING ON JUNE 25, 2025 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $404,761; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH H.W. LOCHNER IN THE AMOUNT OF $404,761, INCLUDING ANY NON -SUBSTANTIVE EXTENSIONS, CHANGE ORDERS,
PURCHASE ORDERS, AND AMENDMENTS UP TO THE AUTHORIZED BUDGET AMOUNT OF $500,000.
6. APPROVAL OF LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH CARPENTER, ROTHANS & DUMONT, LYNBERG & WATKINS, AND LAWRENCE, BEACH, ALLEN & CHOI: City Attorney. 4 THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND CARPENTER, ROTHANS & DUMONT;
2) APPROVE THE LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND LYNBERG & WATKINS;
3) APPROVE THE LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND LAWRENCE, BEACH, ALLEN & CHOI; AND,
4) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ABOVE AGREEMENTS.
7. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE CONTINUED
OPTIMIZATION OF THE CITY'S LAND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ACCELA), AND A
SUBSCRIPTION SOFTWARE AND SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION
FEES, AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE EPERMITHUB DIGITAL PLAN ROOM ELECTRONIC PLAN REVIEW PLATFORM: Community Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT, WITH IK CONSULTING LLC,
FOR THE CONTINUED OPTIMIZATION OF THE CITY'S LAND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ACCELA) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 TOTALING $191,100; AUTHORIZE AS - NEEDED SOFTWARE SUPPORT AND STAFF TRAINING, AVERAGING 30 HOURS A MONTH IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $54,000 FOR FY 2026-2027; AND
AUTHORIZE AS -NEEDED SOFTWARE SUPPORT AND STAFF TRAINING, AVERAGING 15 HOURS A MONTH IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $27,000 FOR FY 2027-2028, WITH THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $272,100 FOR THREE FISCAL YEARS; AND, 2) APPROVE A SUBSCRIPTION SOFTWARE AND SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
PERMITROCKET SOFTWARE, LLC DBA EPERMITHUB, FOR ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION
FEES AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE EPERMITHUB DIGITAL
PLAN ROOM ELECTRONIC PLAN REVIEW PLATFORM, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $83,000 FOR FY 2025-2026; AUTHORIZE AN ANNUAL SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION FEE RENEWAL IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $34,650 FOR FY 26- 27; AND AUTHORIZE AN ANNUAL SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION FEE RENEWAL IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $36,382.50 FOR FY 2027-2028, WITH THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $154,032.50 FOR THREE FISCAL YEARS.
8. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE DOWNEY PATRIOT FOR PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICES: City Clerk.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE DOWNEY PATRIOT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000, FOR THE PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026.
9. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH F.M. THOMAS AIR CONDITIONING, INC.: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE AMENDMENT NO 1. WITH F.M. THOMAS AIR CONDITIONING, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $320,176 FOR HVAC MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES; AND, 3 2) AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1.
10. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH OCEAN BLUE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE AMENDMENT NO 1. WITH OCEAN BLUE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $666,097 FOR FY 2024-2025 FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL AND MITIGATION SERVICES; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1.
11. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JOHN L. HUNTER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4) NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PROGRAM SERVICES:
Public Works.
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1) APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH JOHN L. HUNTER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 FOR MS4 NPDES PROGRAM SERVICES; AND,
12. APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH STAR -DUST TOUR INC. FOR YOUTH AND ADULT FIELD TRIP TRANSPORTATION SERVICES: Parks and Recreation. 111:T11i11a o]h"d611P►[a]I�I
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1,
AN EXTENSION OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STAR -DUST TOURS, INC DBA THE BUS. THE EXTENSION WILL BE FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, IN THE AMOUNT OF $187,350.
13. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION
INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWER AUTHORITY AGREEMENT: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-8305, APPROVING THE GATEWAY WATER
MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWER AUTHORITY AGREEMENT; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE GATEWAY WATER MANAGEMENT
AUTHORITY AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWER AUTHORITY AGREEMENT.
14. ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE ANNUAL LEVY: Public Works. rd
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-8306, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR
ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026; AND,
2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-8307, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND
COLLECT LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 2026; AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 8, 2025 ON THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS.
15. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING 2025 SB 1205 MANDATED FIRE/LIFE SAFETY INSPECTION COMPLIANCE REPORT: Fire.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-8308, ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A REPORT MADE BY
THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE DOWNEY FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE ANNUAL INSPECTIONS OF CERTAIN OCCUPANCIES PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13146.2 AND 13146.3 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE.
16.INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2449, 2910, 3199.8, 3301, 3310, 3322, 3729, AND 5860, RELATING TO PARKS DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION, PUBLIC WORKS
BIDDING, TRUCK ROUTES, FIRE CODE, BURGLARY AND ROBBERY ALARM, AND CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS.
17. TEN-DAY REPORT ON INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 25-1528 WHICH ESTABLISHED A 45-DAY MORATORIUM ON SINGLE PRICE OVERSTOCK/DISCOUNT STORES ("SPODS") WITHIN CITY LIMITS: Community Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
RECEIVE AND FILE THE INFORMATIONAL 10-DAY REPORT REQUIRED UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858(D), DESCRIBING THE MEASURES TAKEN TO ALLEVIATE THE CONDITIONS WHICH LED TO THE ADOPTION OF THE MORATORIUM.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of off -duty Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputy Marcos Pena Jr., 31, and his female companion, who were struck and killed in a traffic accident on the 101 Freeway; and, Former Downey Mayor Diane Boggs, who served on the Downey City Council from 1984 to 1996.
CALL TO ORDER THE SPECIAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION — HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING — OPEN SESSION
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Frometa, Ortiz, Trujillo, Vice -Chair Pemberton, Chair Sosa PUBLIC COMMENT ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION — HOUSING SUCCESSOR
AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA ITEMS
This portion provides an opportunity for the public to address the Community Development Commission — Housing Successor Agency on special meeting agenda items only. It is requested, but not required, that you state your name, address and subject 5 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 Commission 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 Commission Member requests an item be removed. Removed items will be considered following approval of the Consent Calendar.
1. APPROVE MINUTES: Regular Meeting of March 26, 2019: City Clerk.
2. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY TO EXPEND LOW- AND MODERATE- INCOME HOUSING FUND PROCEEDS Economic Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY, A COMPONENT
OF THE DOWNEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, AND AS THE HOUSING
SUCCESSOR, TO EXPEND LOW- AND MODERATE -INCOME HOUSING FUND
PROCEEDS, AS WELL AS EXECUTE ANY AND ALL RELATED INSTRUMENTS, AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS, AND IMPLEMENTING DOCUMENTS;
2) AUTHORIZE THE HOUSING AUTHORITY, A COMPONENT OF THE DOWNEY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, AND AS THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR, TO
TRANSFER LOW- AND MODERATE -INCOME HOUSING FUND PROCEEDS TO THE CITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,000.00, CONTINGENT UPON RECEIPT
AND APPROVAL OF THE CITY'S PROPOSAL TO EXPEND FUNDS CONSISTENT WITH
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT LAW, AND ANY OTHER APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAW; AND,
ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE COUNCIL REQUESTED ITEMS:
1. Work with County to address street conditions near Courthouse — (M. Trujillo)
2. Driveway expansion options for residents — (H. Ortiz)
3. Explore options for waiving City fees for Veterans including development fees — (M. Trujillo)
4. Options for installing economical bus shelters or trees — (D. Pemberton)
5. Options for improving the OLPH traffic island — (M. Trujillo)
6. Options for limiting live music at residential properties — (D. Pemberton)
7. Reimbursement options for outside meetings/conference — (M. Trujillo)
8. Research need for more trash cans on major thoroughfares — (M. Trujillo)
9. Research installing license plate readers at/near Golden Park — (H. Ortiz)
10. Conduct crime analysis at Golden Park — (H. Ortiz)
11. Research adding security at Golden Park — (H. Ortiz)
12. Grammar school arches preservation update — (M. Trujillo)
13. Create a campaign that crime is prosecuted in Downey — (C. Frometa)
14. Research a Talent Show for Downey — (M. Trujillo)
15. Options for expanding youth entrepreneurial day — (H. Ortiz)
16. Study stop sign installation at Dos Rios Rd. and Bluff St. — (D. Pemberton)
17. Review center medial divider on Florence at Tristan and Bellman for left turn traffic — (D. Pemberton) A
18. Create and informational guide on how to properly discharge safe and sane fireworks— (C. Frometa)
19. Research options for outdoor lighting standards — (C. Frometa)
20. Discuss regulations for the use of string lighting on businesses — (H. Ortiz)
21. Provide information via social media on how to report homeless encampments — (H. Ortiz) 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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En cumplimiento con el Titulo VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles, la Ciudad de Downey prohfbe la discriminacion de cualquier persona en todos sus programas y servicios. En caso de necesitar una traduccion escrita de las ordenes del dia o las actas de las reuniones de la ciudad, o para solicitar un interprete 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 atencion 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 19th day of June, 2025. VaKa Alicia Duarte, CVC, gLN Clerk Zoom Teleconference: (888) 788-0099 or (877) 853-5247
Meeting ID: 842 8892 3601
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