HomeMy WebLinkAbout00. Agenda CC - 01-22-191
CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR
RICK RODRIGUEZ
MAYOR PRO TEM
BLANCA PACHECO
COUNCIL MEMBERS
SEAN ASHTON
CLAUDIA M. FROMETA
ALEX SAAB
CALL TO ORDER THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Ashton, Frometa, Saab, Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco, Mayor Rodriguez
APPROVE CLOSED SESSION MINUTES: November 27, 2018: Administration.
RECESS TO A CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL UNDER THE FOLLOWING
AUTHORITY:
1. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)--Pending Litigation-- Chavarria v. City of Downey, et al.
U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Case No. 2:18-cv-2146-JAK-JC
ADJOURNMENT
CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Ashton, Frometa, Saab, Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco, Mayor Rodriguez
INVOCATION : Brooklyn Kravig
FLAG SALUTE: Ayden Arencibia
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor’s Servant Heart Award to Symond Boshcehtto.
2. Downey’s Finest Award to Mayra Garcia.
3. Presentation for Pets 4 Troops Recipient Alec Arencibia.
4. Certificates of Congratulations to 2019 Used Oil Recycle Artwork Winners.
5. Certificate of Recognition to Cecilia Goñez.
JANUARY 22, 2019
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Special Meeting – 5:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting – 6:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
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6. Certificate of Recognition to Soroptimist International of Downey.
7. Certificate of Recognition to David and Lily Gonzalez.
8. Certificate of Appointment to Dimitrios “Jimmy” Spathopoulos, Planning Commission, District 4.
9. Certificate of Appointment to Carmela “Carrie” Uva, Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee,
District 4.
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/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 Council Member request an item be
removed. Removed items will be considered following approval of the Consent Calendar.
1. APPROVE MINUTES: Special Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2017; Regular Meeting Minutes of
January 8, 2019: City Clerk.
2. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 330230 – 330562; Payroll Wire Nos. are 30003831, 30003835
and 30003837 – 30003839; and, Manual Wire Nos. 1783 – 1792, in the total amount of
$3,262,018.76: Finance.
3. APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH STANTEC
CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. AND GEO-ADVANTEC, INC. FOR THE TELEGRAPH RD.
TRAFFIC THROUGHPUT & SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT, PHASE 2; AND,
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL FUTURE AMENDMENTS
DEEMED NECESSARY (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 16-05): Public Works.
4. INDEPENDENCE PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – CONSTRUCTION OF FUTSAL COURTS:
APPROVE THE FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $518,195.24; AND,
AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 17-15): Administration.
5. ANNUAL MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS (COUNCIL
DISTRICT NOS. 1 & 3) AND AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT (CITYWIDE): APPROVE THE FINAL CONSTRUCTION AMOUNT OF $491,011; AND,
AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO FILE THE NOTICE OF
COMPLETION (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 18-01): Public Works.
6. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $82,000 TO PMK
PROFESSIONAL, INC. FOR THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS PROJECT,
PHASE 2; AND, AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE
ORDERS OR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK DEEMED NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE UP TO
THE APPROVED PROJECT BUDGET (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 19-15): Public
Works.
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7. APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; AND, AUTHORIZE SOLICITATION OF BIDS
FOR THE EXPANSION AND MODERNIZATION OF FIRE STATIONS NOS. 1 AND 3 PROJECT,
MODERNIZATION OF THE CITY LIBRARY PROJECT, AND RECONSTRUCTION OF APOLLO
PARK, DENNIS THE MENACE PARK AND RIO SAN GABRIEL PARK PROJECT (CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 19-37-01; 19-37-03; 19-20; 19-28; 19-29; AND, 19-34):
Administration.
8. ACCEPT THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TOBACCO LAW ENFORCEMENT
GRANT; APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU); AND, DIRECT THE
CITY MANAGER AND CHIEF OF POLICE TO EXECUTE THE MOU: Police.
9. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 19-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF DANIEL CUNNINGHAM TO THE
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 4:
Council Member Frometa.
10. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 19-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF ADAM CHRISTIN TO THE PUBLIC
WORKS COMMITTEE FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 4: Council Member Frometa.
11. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 19-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF DAN FOX TO THE PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 4: Council Member Frometa.
12. ADOPT THE 2019 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR (OR MAYOR
PRO TEM IN THE MAYOR’S ABSENCE) TO SIGN POLICY AND POSITION LETTERS WITHIN
THE GUIDELINES OF THE PLATFORM: Administration.
13. RECEIVE AND FILE THE MEASURE S SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT, AS SUBMITTED BY THE
MEASURE S INDEPENDENT CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE: Administration.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
14. REVIEW AND APPROVE ADDITIONAL CITY COUNCIL INTER-GOVERNMENT COMMITTEES
AND STANDING COMMITTEES ASSIGNMENTS FOR 2019: Mayor Rodriguez.
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of the crews of Apollo 1, Space Shuttle Columbia, and Space Shuttle
Challenger; Officer Chateri Payne, 22, of the Louisiana State Police Department, and Officer Natalie
Corona, 22, of the Davis Police Department, both killed in the line of duty; and, Lessie Brown, 114,
oldest person in the United States.
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.
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I, Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk, Cit y 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 17th day of January, 2019 Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk