1 CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR
HECTOR SOSA
MAYOR PRO TEM
DOROTHY PEMBERTON
COUNCIL MEMBERS
CLAUDIA M. FROMETA
HORACIO ORTIZ
MARIO TRUJILLO
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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: Father Sam Ward, Saint Raymond Catholic Church
FLAG SALUTE: Boy Scout Troop 2
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 Jose Luis Ruiz, Community Advocate and Entrepreneur.
2. Mayor’s Outstanding Citizen Award to Angel Cervantes, Warren High School, Varsity Baseball Player.
3. Proclamation in honor of Disability Pride Month.
4. Proclamation in honor of July is “Parks Make Life Better!” Month.
JULY 8, 2025
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Regular Meeting
6:30 p.m. – Open Session
Council Chambers
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
2 PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE CONFIRMATION AND LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026; AND,
2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-8309, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT
AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF DOWNEY LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE.
2. CONSIDERATION OF AN UNCODIFIED URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING A MORATORIUM
ON SINGLE PRICE OVERSTOCK/DISCOUNT STORES WITHIN CITY LIMITS FOR AN ADDITIONAL TEN (10) MONTHS AND FIFTEEN (15) DAYS: Community Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-1529, AN UNCODIFIED URGENCY ORDINANCE, EXTENDING
A MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL, COMMENCEMENT, ESTABLISHMENT,
RELOCATION, OR EXPANSION OF SINGLE PRICE OVERSTOCK/DISCOUNT STORES WITHIN CITY LIMITS FOR AN ADDITIONAL TEN (10) MONTHS AND FIFTEEN (15) DAYS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858.
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 lis ted on the agenda within the jurisdiction of the City Council. It is requested, but not required, that you state your name, addre ss 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, ref erral 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.
3. APPROVE MINUTES: Regular Meetings of January 23, 2024; February 13, 2024; and, February 27, 2024: City Clerk.
4. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 389625-390068; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004584, 30004590, 30004593, and 30004595-30004596; EFT Nos. 14747-14790; and, Manual Wire Nos. 2694-2699, and Cashier’s Check Nos. 91196, in the total amount of $6,542,575.16: Finance.
5. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE RESIDENTIAL STREETS PAVEMENT PROJECT – AREA 6, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 22-23: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZE THE SOLICITATION OF CONSTRUCTION BIDS, FOR THE AREA 6 PROJECT (PROJECT), CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) NO. 22-23.
3 6. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR (1) BARBARA J. RILEY COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 23-17; (2) SOUTH
ALLEY / PARKING LOT REHABILITATION AT WILDERNESS PARK, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 24-10; AND (3) CITY PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 25-06: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) AWARD BARBARA J. RILEY COMMUNITY CENTER (CIP 23-17), SOUTH ALLEY/ WILDERNESS PARK (CIP 24-10), AND CITY PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS (CIP 25- 06) TO PAVEWEST, LLC, THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $733,848, AND WAIVE ANY AND ALL MINOR IRREGULARITIES IN THE BIDDING DOCUMENTS AS SUBMITTED BY SAID BIDDER; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT WITH PAVEWEST, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $733,848, INCLUDING ANY
NON-SUBSTANTIVE EXTENSIONS, CHANGE ORDERS, PURCHASE ORDERS, AND AMENDMENTS UP TO THE AUTHORIZED BUDGET AMOUNT OF $885,000.
7. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE SOLICITATION FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE GUATEMALA AVE. AT SUVA ST. TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 25-14: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE SOLICITATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE GUATEMALA AVE. AT SUVA ST. TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CIP NO. 25-14.
8. APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE PARAMOUNT BLVD. STORMWATER LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENT, MISCELLANEOUS PROJECT (MP) NO. 407: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) AWARD A CONTRACT TO BIG BEAR ELECTRIC, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $224,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARAMOUNT BLVD. STORMWATER LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENT, MP NO. 407;
2) APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF $100,000 FROM STORM WATER FUND, CIP ACCOUNT NO. 50-1-4012 TO STORM WATER FUND, CIP ACCOUNT NO. 50-1-3983; AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE
ORDERS OR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK FOR THIS PROJECT DEEMED
NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE UP TO THE APPROVED PROJECT BUDGET OF $350,000.
9. APPROVAL OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND
THE GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE GATEWAY CITIES REGIONAL FIBER OPTIC NETWORK PROJECT: Public Works.
4 THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE A RIGHT-OF-WAY USE AGREEMENT WITH THE GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL
OF GOVERNMENTS FOR A LICENSE TO ENCROACH UNDER, ON, AND ALONG THE CITY
RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING, MAINTAINING, AND OPERATING
FIBER OPTIC LINES AS PART OF THE GATEWAY CITIES REGIONAL FIBER OPTIC NETWORK.
10. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND KILTER LA, LLC FOR DISCOVER DOWNEY BRAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES:
Economic Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KILTER LA, LLC FOR DISCOVER DOWNEY BRAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR A TERM BEGINNING ON JULY 8, 2025, AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2026, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $19,800.
11. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LANDSCAPE WEST MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. FOR ON-STREET, PARKS, AND FACILITIES LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LANDSCAPE WEST MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $992,928 ANNUALLY FOR ON-
STREET, PARKS, AND PUBLIC FACILITIES LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
FOR AN INITIAL TWO-YEAR TERM WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM FOR A MAXIMUM OF THREE (3) ONE-YEAR PERIODS;
2) AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT.
12. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND PLACER LABS INC.
FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DATA SERVICES: Economic Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH PLACER LABS INC. FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DATA FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2025 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $84,406 OVER THE THREE-YEAR TERM, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.
13. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A
MASTER EQUIPMENT LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND APPROVING RELATED DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) NEW FIRE ENGINES: Fire.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE FINANCING AGREEMENT WITH PNC EQUIPMENT FINANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,407,169.60 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO PIERCE ENFORCER TYPE-I
TRIPLE COMBINATION PUMPER FIRE ENGINES AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND,
5 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-8310, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A
MASTER EQUIPMENT LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND APPROVING RELATED DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS.
14. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A
MASTER EQUIPMENT LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND APPROVING RELATED DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCES: Fire.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE FINANCING AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY LEASING PARTNERS
FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCES IN THE AMOUNT OF $674,138 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE FINANCING AGREEMENT; AND,
2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-8311, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A
MASTER EQUIPMENT LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND APPROVING RELATED DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCES.
15. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING FOR THE DOG PARK PROJECT AT GOLDEN PARK: Parks & Recreation.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-8312, APPROVING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING FOR THE DOG PARK PROJECT AT GOLDEN PARK.
16. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-1530, 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. APPROVAL OF STREET CLOSURE APPLICATION REQUEST BY THE LOS ANGELES CENTERS FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE FOR THE DOWNEY PRIDE FESTIVAL EVENT:
Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE STREET CLOSURE APPLICATION FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2025, STARTING AT 10:00 A.M. AND CONTINUING TO 2:00 A.M. ON AUGUST 10, 2025, TO ACCOMMODATE THE “DOWNEY PRIDE FESTIVAL” TAKING PLACE FROM 4:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M. ON AUGUST 9, 2025.
6 18. APPROVAL OF STREET CLOSURE REQUEST – CITY OF DOWNEY’S 12th ANNUAL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT: Police.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE A STREET CLOSURE AT THE INTERSECTION OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AND 3RD STREET FOR THE CITY OF DOWNEY’S 12TH ANNUAL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
19. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIVE PERCENT INCREASE IN THE
ASSESSMENTS LEVIED ON PARCELS IN THE DOWNTOWN DOWNEY COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT: Economic Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-8313, APPROVING A FIVE PERCENT INCREASE OF THE
ASSESSMENTS LEVIED ON PARCELS IN THE DOWNTOWN DOWNEY COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT.
20. DISCUSSION REGARDING POTENTIAL CITY RESPONSES TO RECENT FEDERAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
1) BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY RECENT ICE RAIDS;
2) AMEND THE CITY’S LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM TO INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM;
3) RESOLUTION REGARDING RECENT ACTIONS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PERTAINING TO IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT; AND,
4) ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE USE OF FACE COVERINGS.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Officer Miguel Cano, 34, California Highway Patrol, who died in the line of duty after suffering a suspected medical emergency resulting in a crash.
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)
7 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)
18. Research options for outdoor lighting standards – (C. Frometa)
19. Discuss regulations for the use of string lighting on businesses – (H. Ortiz)
20. Research changing 20-minute Parking to No Parking 4:00-6:00 pm at 8109-8029 Florence – (M. Trujillo)
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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 3rd day of July, 2025. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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