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Home My WebLink About00. Agenda CC - 04-24-181 CITY COUNCIL MAYOR SEAN ASHTON MAYOR PRO TEM RICK RODRIGUEZ COUNCIL MEMBERS BLANCA PACHECO ALEX SAAB FERNANDO VASQUEZ CALL TO ORDER THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 5:30 P.M. ROLL CALL: Council Members Pacheco, Saab, Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez, Mayor Ashton RECESS TO A CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL UNDER THE FOLLOWING AUTHORITIES: 1. Government Code Section 54957.6 - Conference with labor negotiators John Oskoui/Irma Youssefieh re: direction for labor negotiations with Downey Firemen’s Association. 2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation-Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4): One (1) Potential Matter. 3. Conference with Legal Counsel-- Anticipated Litigation-Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(1): A point has been reached wherein the opinion of the City Council on the advice of its legal counsel there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City facts and circumstances that might result in litigation but which the City believes are not yet known to potential plaintiff or plaintiffs which facts need not be disclosed. One (1) Potential Case. ADJOURNMENT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:30 P.M. ROLL CALL: Council Members Pacheco, Saab, Vasquez, Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez, Mayor Ashton INVOCATION: Alex Vargas, The Lord’s Grace Church FLAG SALUTE: Girl Scout Troop 4835 CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS; CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS PRESENTATIONS 1. Mayor’s Downey DNA Award to William Craig. 2. Mayor’s Hero of the Meeting Award to Lloyd Vernis. APRIL 24, 2018 CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting – 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting – 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers 11111 Brookshire Avenue Downey, CA 90241 2 3. Proclamation in honor of National Volunteer Week. 4. Certificate of Recognition to Rio San Gabriel School “Frogville”. 5. Proclamation in honor of Student Government Day. 6. Proclamation in honor of Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide. 7. Certificate of Recognition of Retiring Employee with 34 Years of Service – Steve Garza, Police Sergeant Downey Police Department. 8. Certificate of Recognition of Retiring Employee with 4 Years of Service – Mohammed Mostahkami, Director of Public Works Department. 9. Presentation to the City Council by Eco-Rapid Transit/Orangeline Development Authority. PUBLIC HEARING: None. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT This portion provides an opportunity for the public to address the Council on items within the jurisdiction of the Council and not listed on the agenda. 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 5 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 Council 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 Council Member request an item be removed. Removed items will be considered following approval of the Consent Calendar. 1. APPROVE MINUTES: Special Meeting of April 10, 2018: City Clerk. 2. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 322844 – 323209; Payroll Wire Nos. 3733, 3738 and 3742 – 3745; and, Manual Wire Nos. 1685 – 1686 in the total amount of $ $3,108,210.83: Finance. 3. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,981,400.00, TO SULLY- MILLER CONTRACTING COMPANY FOR THE LAKEWOOD BLVD. IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE 3C, FROM GALLATIN RD. TO TELEGRAPH RD.; AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF $70,000 FROM WATER FUNDS BUDGETED IN THE FY 2017/18 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM IN ACCOUNT NO. 51-1-8674 TO ACCOUNT NO. 51-1-7802 TO COVER THE PROJECT COST SHORTFALL FOR WATER IMPROVEMENTS; APPROPRIATE $1,000,000 IN REIMBURSABLE L.A. COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) I-710 EARLY ACTION MEASURE R GRANT FUNDS TO COVER THE TOTAL PROJECT COSTS; AND, AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE ORDERS OR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK FOR THIS PROJECT DEEMED NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE UP TO THE APPROVED PROJECT BUDGET (CASH CONTRACT NO. 632-3C): Public Works. 4. APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA (AMENDMENT) FOR THE LAKEWOOD BLVD./ROSEMEAD BLVD. AT TELEGRAPH RD. INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND, AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PICO RIVERA (CASH CONTRACT NO. 632-3D): Public Works. 3 5. ACCEPT THE BROOKSHIRE AVE. PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT FROM GARDENDALE ST. TO IMPERIAL HWY. AND FIRESTONE BLVD. TO FLORENCE AVE. AS COMPLETE; APPROVE THE FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $1,274,667.05; AND TRANSFER $89,324 FROM MEASURE R LOCAL RETURN FUNDS BUDGETED IN THE FY 2017/18 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ACCOUNT NO. 56-1-7828 TO ACCOUNT NO. 56-1-6715 TO COVER THE TOTAL PROJECT COST SHORTFALL; AND, AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 14-16): Public Works. 6. APPROVE THE ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CLIFTON LARSON ALLEN LLP FOR FINANCIAL AND FORENSIC ACCOUNTING SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT: Administration. 7. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC COMPLIANCE SERVICES FOR THE FUEL DISPENSERS REPLACEMENT AT MAINTENANCE YARD PROJECT; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT AS DEEMED NECESSARY: Public Works. 8. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 18-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE DOWNEY CITY EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION – MAINTENANCE UNIT (APRIL 1, 2018 – MARCH 31, 2021: Human Resources. 9. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 18-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE DOWNEY CITY EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION – MISCELLANEOUS UNIT (APRIL 1, 2018 – MARCH 31, 2021): Human Resources. 10. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 18-______, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE PLAZA DE LA RAZA CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC.: Community Development. 11. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 18-______, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADDING SECTION 9620.05 TO CHAPTER 6 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SIGNAGE FOR PRIVATE, PRIMARY EDUCATION (K-12) SCHOOLS LOCATED WITHIN RESIDENTIAL ZONES: Community Development. 12. APPROVE THE DONATION OF ONE FOURSOME OF GOLF AT THE RIO HONDO GOLF COURSE IN SUPPORT OF THE DOWNEY SYMPHONY: Mayor Ashton. 13. APPROVE THE DONATION OF TWO FOURSOMES OF GOLF AT THE RIO HONDO GOLF COURSE IN SUPPORT OF THE DOWNEY KIWANIS CLUB: Council Member Vasquez. 14. APPROVE THE DOWNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR BROOKSHIRE AVE. FROM FIRESTONE BLVD. TO CIVIC CENTER DRIVE FOR THE CHAMBER’S ANNUAL STREET FAIRE TO BE HELD ON MAY 5, 2018: Administration. 4 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 15. ADOPTION OF SALARY AND BENEFITS RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT, MIDDLE MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL/EXEMPT POSITIONS: Human Resources. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 18-_______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ESTABLISHING THE SALARY AND BENEFITS PAYABLE TO EMPLOYEES IN CLASSIFICATIONS DESIGNATED AS EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT, MIDDLE MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL/EXEMPT; AND REPEALING PRIOR RESOLUTIONS. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Master Sgt. Jonathan J. Dunbar, 36, of Austin, Texas who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve; and, Air Force Maj. Stephen Del Bagno who died when his F- 16 crashed in Nevada. Supporting documents are available at: www.downeyca.org; City Hall-City Clerk’s Department, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; and, the Downey City Library, 11121 Brookshire Avenue. Video streaming of the meeting is available on the City’s website. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, contact the City Clerk’s Department at (562) 904- 7280 or the California Relay Service at 711. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make arrangements to assure accessibility. The City of Downey does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices. Questions, concerns, complaints or requests for additional information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act may be forwarded to the City’s ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, CA 90241, ADACoordinator@downeyca.org; Phone: (562) 299-6619; FAX: (562) 923-6388; California Relay 7-1-1. 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 Senior Center. Dated this 19th day of April, 2018. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk