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Regular Meeting
5:30 p.m. — Closed Session
6:30 p.m. — Open Session
Council Chambers
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
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CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING — CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Frometa, Ortiz, Trujillo, Mayor Pro Tem 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, unless otherwise limited by the Mayor for good cause including number of speakers, as permitted by the City's meeting rules.
RECESS TO A CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL UNDER THE FOLLOWING AUTHORITIES:
Government Code Section 54956.95 — Liability Claim — Workers' Compensation Claim — Claimant:
Salvatore Piscitelli — Claim No.: 23-174876 — Agency claimed against: City of Downey.
2. Government Code Section 54957.6 - Conference with labor negotiator James McQueen, Director of Human Resources re: direction for labor negotiations with Downey Firemen's Association, Downey Fire Management Association and Downey Police Officers' Association.
3. Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(3) — Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation — Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to the attached letter (without exhibits) from Matthew Jacobs, Counsel for Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. dated June 24, 2025, letter and exhibits are available for public inspection at the City Clerk's Office at 11111 Brookshire Avenue during normal City business hours.
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 David Beary, First Presbyterian Church FLAG SALUTE: Boy Scout Pack 805
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
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1. Mayor's Outstanding Citizen Award to Georgeanne Bruce.
2. Mayor's Outstanding Citizen Award to Angeles Sin Limites.
3. Certificate of Appointment to Ernesto Valle, Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee, Council District 5.
4. Proclamation in honor of United States Air Force 78th Birthday.
5. Proclamation in honor of National Preparedness Month.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
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, unless otherwise limited by the Mayor for good cause including number of speakers, as permitted by the City's meeting rules. 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.
1. APPROVE MINUTES: Regular Meetings of May 14, 2024 and October 8, 2024: City Clerk.
2. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 391639-392050; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004608, 30004609, 30004611-30004614; EFT Nos. 14959-15006; and, Manual Wire Nos. 2725-2731, in the total amount of $6,668,553.05: Finance.
3. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR WELL NO. 9 REHABILITATION, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 23-30: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
4 1) ACCEPT THE WORK FOR WELL NO. 9 REHABILITATION, CIP NO. 23-30; 2) APPROVE THE FINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $264,900; AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
4. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE ALLEYS PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 24-03: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) AWARD A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, TORO ENTERPRISES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,429,222 FOR THE ALLEYS
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) NO. 24-03; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH TORO ENTERPRISES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,429,222, INCLUDING ANY NON -SUBSTANTIVE EXTENSIONS, CHANGE ORDERS,
PURCHASE ORDERS, AND AMENDMENTS UP TO THE AUTHORIZED BUDGET AMOUNT OF $3,264,941.
5. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE FOSTER RD. AND CARFAX AVE. STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 24-23, AND FINDING THE
PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15302 CLASS 2(C): Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZE THE SOLICITATION OF CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE FOSTER RD. AND CARFAX AVE. STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS, CIP NO. 24-23 AND FURTHER FIND THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN CEQA UNDER SECTION 15302 CLASS 2(C).
6. APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF WATER METERS AND RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR PUBLIC WORKS UTILITIES OPERATIONS: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH AQUAMETRIC SALES COMPANY, INC. FOR
WATER METERS AND ASSOCIATED RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $314,692.
7. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE 20 TASER MODEL X26P CONDUCTED ENERGY DEVICES:
Police.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF 20 TASER MODEL X26P CONDUCTED ENERGY DEVICES AND ACCESSORIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,737 FROM PROFORCE LAW ENFORCEMENT; AND,
3 2) AUTHORIZE AN APPROPRIATION OF $33,737 FROM MEASURE S CAPITAL FUND 33 EXPENSE ACCOUNT NUMBER 33-4-2110-0950, FOR THIS PURCHASE.
8. APPROVAL OF A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH COMMLINE, INC. FOR GENERAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT OF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT: Fire.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE SERVICE CONTRACT WITH COMMLINE, INC. FOR GENERAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT OF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2025 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $150,483.
9. APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AND THE DOWNEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO RENEW AND EXPAND THE DOWNEY ONE CARD PROGRAM: Library.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE MOU BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE DOWNEY UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT RENEWS AND EXPANDS THE DOWNEY ONE CARD PROGRAM; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE MOU.
10. APPROVAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR A PILOT VALET PARKING SERVICES PROGRAM IN DOWNTOWN DOWNEY: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND HERITTAGE HOLDINGS INC., DBA SUPREME PARKING SERVICE, FOR VALET PARKING SERVICES IN DOWNTOWN DOWNEY FOR A PERIOD OF SIX (6) MONTHS.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
11. DISCUSSION REGARDING A CAT SPAY AND NEUTER REBATE PROGRAM: Administration.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) DISCUSS A CAT SPAY AND NEUTER REBATE PROGRAM AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION ON THE CREATION OF SUCH PROGRAM WITHIN THE CITY; AND, 2) IF APPROVED, APPROPRIATE UP TO $20,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND - FUND BALANCE TO IMPLEMENT A CAT SPAY AND NEUTER REBATE PROGRAM.
12. DISCUSSION REGARDING BEAUTIFICATION OF INTERSECTION MEDIAN AT DOWNEY AVE., NEW ST., AND 6T" ST.: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) DISCUSS THE OPTIONS FOR BEAUTIFYING THE RAISED MEDIAN LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF DOWNEY AVE., NEW ST., AND 6T" ST.; AND, 2) PROVIDE DIRECTION ON OPTIONS FOR ADDING A MONUMENT SIGN WITHIN THE RAISED MEDIAN.
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ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Chief John Ojeisekhoba Sr., 54, Associate Vice President and Chief of Campus Safety at Biola University, employed for 25-years, who passed away due to a medical emergency; the victims of the September 11, terrorist attacks; and, Fletcher Merkel, 8, and Harper Moyski, 10, victims of the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
FUTURE COUNCIL REQUESTED ITEMS:
1. Driveway expansion options for residents — (H. Ortiz)
2. Options for limiting live music at residential properties — (D. Pemberton)
3. Reimbursement options for outside meetings/conference — (M. Trujillo)
4. Research installing license plate readers at/near Golden Park — (H. Ortiz)
5. Conduct crime analysis at Golden Park — (H. Ortiz)
6. Research adding security at Golden Park — (H. Ortiz)
7. Research a Talent Show for Downey — (M. Trujillo)
8. Options for expanding youth entrepreneurial day — (H. Ortiz)
9. Study stop sign installation at Dos Rios Rd. and Bluff St. — (D. Pemberton)
10. Review center median divider on Florence at Tristan and Bellman for left turn traffic — (D. Pemberton)
11. Discuss regulations for the use of string lighting on businesses — (H. Ortiz)
12. Update options for Commercial Parking Standards — (H. Ortiz)
13. Discuss marketing campaign for residents on building an ADU — (M. Trujillo)
14. Stop sign survey at Samoline and Springer — (H. Sosa)
15. Traffic Study for crosswalks by Furman Park — (D. Pemberton) 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.
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I, Maria Alicia Duarte, CIVIC, 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 4th day of September, 2025. VaKa Alicia Duarte, CVC, gLN Clerk Zoom Teleconference: (888) 788-0099 or (877) 853-5247
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