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Home My WebLink About00. Agenda - CC-CDC - 06-09-20111I Z 1►.I�7►Ti7 CITY COUNCILCITY COUNCIL MAYOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION BLANCA PACHECO MAYORHOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY O TEM CLAUDIA M. FROMETA AGENDA COUNCIL MEMBERS Special Meeting — 5:30 p.m. RICK RODRIGUEZ Regular Meetinqs — 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers 11111 Brookshire Avenue Downey, CA 90241 i a �, It MR WAIMIL 124 "' COUNCIL MEMBERS SEAN ASHTON ALEX SAAB SEE SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND ACCESSIBILITY FOR JUNE 9, 2020 DOWNEY CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION HOUSING SUCCESSOR MEETINGS. CALL TO ORDER THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING — 5:30 P.M. ROLL CALL: Council Members Ashton, Rodriguez, Saab, Mayor Pro Tem Frometa, Mayor Pacheco APPROVE CLOSED SESSION MINUTES: Special Meeting of May 26, 2020: Administration. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS (Persons wishing to address the City Council on any item on the Closed Session Agenda may do so at this time. Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes). RECESS TO A CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL UNDER THE FOLLOWING AUTHORITIES: 1. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) — Pending Litigation — Benjamin, et al. v. City of Downey, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. BC 694207. 2. Government Code Section 54957.6 - Conference with labor negotiators John Oskoui/James McQueen re: direction for labor negotiations with Downey Police Management Association. ADJOURNMENT 1 CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION — HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETINGS — 6:30 P.M. ROLL CALL: Council Members/Commissioners Ashton, Rodriguez, Saab, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Frometa, Mayor/Chair Pacheco INVOCATION FLAG SALUTE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER/COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS; CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation to the City Council from Gateway Cities Council of Governments regarding update on the 1-710 South Corridor. 2. Recognition of U.S. Army 244th Birthday. PUBLIC HEARING: None. RECESS THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY 1. APPROVE AN EMERGENCY RESIDENTIAL RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR LOW -TO - MODERATE INCOME DOWNEY RESIDENTS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED COVID-19 RELATED ECONOMIC HARDSHIP: Community Development. ADJOURN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING 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 three (3) 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 requests an item be removed. Removed items will be considered following approval of the Consent Calendar. 2. APPROVE MINUTES: Special Meeting of May 26, 2020: City Clerk. 3. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 343680 — 344061; Payroll Wire Nos. 30003996 — 30003997 & 30003999; and, Manual Wire Nos. 2007 — 2012 in the total amount of $4,727,947.19: Finance. 4. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH EC&AM ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA GK & ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $146,180.73 FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, INSPECTION AND MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES FOR THE PARAMOUNT BLVD. TRAFFIC SIGNAL COMMUNICATIONS AND UPGRADES; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS DEEMED NECESSARY FOR THIS PROJECT (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 17-09): Public Works. 2 5. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MCCAIN, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $327,500 FOR THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CENTER UPGRADES (PHASE 2); APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CENTER UPGRADES (PHASE 2); AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT; AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL FUTURE AMENDMENTS TO SAID AGREEMENT WITH MCCAIN INC. AND TO THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 17-14): Public Works. 6. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE SOLICITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE 3RD STREET WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 20-23): Public Works. 7. WAIVE THE IMMATERIAL DEVIATION OF THE CONTRACTOR FAILING TO NOTARIZE ITS BID AND AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $245,790.61 TO MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES, INC. FOR PARAMOUNT BLVD. MEDIAN LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS; AND, AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE ORDERS OR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK DEEMED NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE UP TO THE APPROVED PROJECT BUDGET (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 20-24): Public Works. 8. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $279,536 TO SELECT ELECTRIC, INC. FOR THE PARAMOUNT BLVD. AT DE PALMA ST. AND FIRE STATION 1 TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS; AND, AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE ORDERS OR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK DEEMED NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE UP TO THE APPROVED PROJECT BUDGET (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 20-32): Public Works. 9. AWARD A CONTRACT TO UNITED STORM WATER, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,050 FOR INSTALLATION OF CATCH BASIN INSERTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS; AND, AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE ORDERS OR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK DEEMED NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE UP TO THE APPROVED PROJECT BUDGET (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 20-33): Public Works. 10. AWARD A CONTRACT TO MIRAMONTES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $82,700 FOR MISCELLANEOUS SEWER SPOT REPAIRS AND MANHOLE REHABILITATION; AND, AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE ORDERS OR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK DEEMED NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE UP TO THE APPROVED PROJECT BUDGET (MISCELLANEOUS PROJECT NO. 324): Public Works. 11. AWARD A CONTRACT TO NU -LINE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $115,290 FOR FIDLER AVE., LUBEC ST., AND MULLER ST. SEWER MAIN REHABILITATION; AND, AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE ORDERS OR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK DEEMED NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE UP TO THE APPROVED PROJECT BUDGET (MISCELLANEOUS PROJECT NO. 329): Public Works. 12. ACCEPT THE 2020 CORONAVIRUS SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING PROGRAM SOLICITATION FROM THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $82,260: Police. 13. AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO RENEW AN AGREEMENT WITH THE RIO HONDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT FOR THE USE OF THEIR WEAPONS FIRING RANGE FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT WEAPONS TRAINING: Police. 3 14. APPROVE THE ANNUAL DOWNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21: Community Development. 15. COVID-19 TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING GUIDELINES FOR RESTAURANTS: Community Development. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 20- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY RATIFYING EMERGENCY ORDER NO. 1 ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER ACTING AS THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING PROGRAM TO TEMPORARILY ALLOW RESTAURANTS TO UTILIZE ADJACENT OUTDOOR AREAS TO SERVE FOOD AND DRINKS TO CUSTOMERS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AND TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC STREETS AND PARKING STALLS WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN CORE. 16. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 20- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY RATIFYING EMERGENCY ORDER NO. 2 BY THE CITY MANAGER ACTING AS DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES REQUIRING NON -CONTACT TEMPERATURE SCREENING AND FACE COVERINGS AT CITY FACILITIES: Administration. 17. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS DECLARING CITY COUNCIL'S INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 AND SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Public Works. 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 20- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021; AND, 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 20- , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021; AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 23, 2020 ON THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 18. RECEIVE AND FILE A REPORT REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ROUNDABOUTS WITHIN THE CITY: Public Works 19. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING URGENCY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS OF COMMERCIAL TENANTS IMPACTED BY COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND A REPAYMENT PERIOD FOR UNPAID RENT: Council Member Ashton. 20. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING URGENCY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS OF RESIDENTIAL TENANTS IMPACTED BY COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND PROVIDING A REPAYMENT PERIOD FOR UNPAID RENT: Council Member Ashton. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT: In memory of the lives affected by Covid-19; and, George Floyd. 11 Supporting documents are available at: www.down evca.ora; 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 ADACoordinator(cDdownevca.ora: Phone: (562) 299-6619; or TTY at 7-1-1. In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the City of Downey prohibits discrimination of any person in any of its program and services. If written language translation of City agendas or minutes, or for oral language interpretation at a City meeting is needed, contact the City Clerk's Office at (562) 904-7280, or (562) 299-6619, 48 business hours prior to the meetinq. En cumplimiento con el Titulo VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles, la Ciudad de Downey prohibe 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 4th day of June, 2020. Maria Alicia Duarte, CVC, City Clerk 5 SPECIAL NOTICE Public Participation and Accessibility for June 9, 2020 Downey City Council Special Meeting and Regular City Council/Community Development Commission Housing Successor Agency Meetings Pursuant to Paragraph 3 of Executive Order N-29-20, executed by the Governor of California on March 17, 2020, and the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health Order of the Health Officer Revised Order Issued May 26, 2020 as a response to mitigating the spread of Coronavirus known as COVID-19 and providing direction for moving the County through Stage 2 of California's Pandemic Resilience Roadmap, the Special City Council and Regular City Council/ Community Development Commission Housing Successor Agency Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. will allow members of the public to participate and address the City Council during the open session of the meeting via teleconference as well as a limited number of in person attendees within the City Hall Council Chambers on a first come, first serve basis. Below are the ways to participate in the Special Meeting at 5:30 p.m. 1. Conference Phone (audio only): (562) 299-6570 Enter Access Code: 0463550 and press the # (pound) key Public Comment shall be on Closed Session Items Only In order to effectively accommodate public participation, participants are asked to provide their public comments via e-mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. 3. Tele-conference phone number: (562) 299-6622 Calls will be placed on hold in queue and participants will provide their public comments via speaker phone. Persons speaking are limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes. Below are the ways to participate in the Regular Meetings: 1. Conference Phone (audio only): Call Toll -Free: (877) 853-5247 or (888) 788-0099 Enter Meeting ID: 912 0274 3461 Enter Password: 909359 Members of the public wishing to address the City Council, during public comments or for a specific agenda item, or both, may do so by the following methods: 2. E-mail: ccpubliccomment(d�downevca.orq In order to effectively accommodate public participation, participants are asked to provide their public comments via e-mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Participants addressing the City Council by email are encouraged to provide the following information: a) Full Name; b) City of Residence; A c) Subject or Agenda Item No.; d) Written Comments. 3. Teleconference phone number: (562) 299-6622 Calls will be placed on hold in queue and participants will provide their public comments via speaker phone. Persons speaking are limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes. Please be mindful that the teleconference call will be recorded as any other person is recorded when appearing before the City Council, and all other rules of procedure and decorum will apply when addressing the City Council by teleconference. Participants addressing the City Council by teleconference are encouraged to provide the following information: a) Full Name; b) City of Residence; c) Subject or Agenda Item No.; d) Public Comment. 4. In Person Attendance at City Hall Council Chambers Members of the public attending the City Council Meetings in person will be required to comply with the City of Downey's Emergency Order No. 2 — Non -Contact Temperature Screening and Face Coverings at City Facilities (see attached) to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Prior to entering the building, attendees will be required to: 1) Participate in a non -contact temperature screening; and, 2) Wear a face covering at all times while inside city facilities. Although public meetings will re -open for in person attendance, participants are encouraged to continue accessing the City Council meetings by utilizing participation methods 1 — 3, listed above, as there will be a limited number of attendees permitted, approximately 15, in the building due to reduced seating capacity to maintain social distancing standards. For any questions contact the City Clerk's Office at (562) 904-7280. WHEREAS on March 4, 2020, 1 proclaimed a State of Emergency to exist in California as a result of the threat of COVID-19; and WHEREAS despite sustained efforts, the virus continues to spread and is impacting nearly all sectors of California; and WHEREAS the threat of COVID-1 9 has resulted in serious and ongoing economic harms, in particular to some of the most vulnerable Californians, and WHEREAS time bound eligibility redeferminafions are required for Medi- Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs, Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants, California Food Assistance Program, and In Home Supportive Services beneficiaries to continue their benefits, in accordance with processes established by the Department of Social Services, the Department of Health Care Services, and the Federal Government; and WHEREAS social distancing recommendations or Orders as well as a statewide imperative for critical employees to focus on health needs may prevent Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CaIWORKs, Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants, California Food Assistance Program, and In Home Supportive Services beneficiaries from obtaining in -person eligibility redeterminations; and WHEREAS under the provisions of Government Code section 8571, 1 find that strict compliance with various statutes and regulations specified in this order would prevent, hinder, or delay appropriate actions to prevent and mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. NOW, THEREFORE, 1, GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor of the State of California, in accordance with the authority vested in me by the State Constitution and statutes of the State of California, and in particular, Government Code sections 8567 and 8571, do hereby issue the following order to become effective immediately: As to individuals currently eligible for benefits under Medi-Cal, Ca]Fresh, CaIWORKs, the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants, the California Food Assistance Program, or In Home Supportive Services benefits, and to the extent necessary to allow such individuals to maintain eligibility for such benefits, any state law, including but not limited to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, section 50189(a) and Welfare and Institutions Code sections 18940 and 11265, that would require redetermination of such benefits is suspended for a period of 90 days from the date of this Order. This Order shall be construed to be consistent with applicable federal laws, including but not limited to Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42, section 435.912, subdivision (e), as interpreted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (in guidance issued on January 30, 2018) to permit the extension of �Ilpiil I 1111;�i III 111 11 1 111 11111111111p�11!1 11111111111 11 11 1 1 2. Through June 17, 2020, any month or partial month in which California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CaIWORKs) aid or services are received pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 11200 ef sei. shall not be counted for purposes of the 48-monfh time limit set forth in Welfare an Institutions Code Section 11454. Any waiver of this time limit shall not be applied if it will exceed the federal time limits set forth in Code of Federal Regulations, Title 45, section 264.1. 3. Paragraph 11 of Executive Order N-25-20 (March 12, 2020) is withdrawn and superseded by the following text: Notwithstanding any other provision of state or local law (including, b not limited to, the Bagley -Keene Act or the Brown Act), and subject t the notice and accessibility requirements set forth below, a local legislative body or state body is authorized to hold public meetings vi teleconferencing and to make public meetings accessible telephonically or otherwise electronically to all members of the public seeking to observe and to address the local legislative body or state body. All requirements in both the Bagley -Keene Act and the Brown Act expressly or impliedly requiring the physical presence of membe e rs thclerk or other pea rsonnel of the body, or of the public as con�_Iitio' of participation in or quorum for a public meeting are hereby waivecl'l In particular, any otherwise -applicable requirements that (I) state and local bodies notice each teleconference location from which a member will be participating in a public meeting; z ','iii) members of the public may address the body at eocr, teleconference conference location; (iv) state and local bodies post agendas at all teleconference locations, I ,v) at least one member of the state body be physically present at the location specified in the notice of the meeting; and (vi) during teleconference meetings, a least a quorum of the members of the local body participate from locations within the boundaries of the territory over which the local body exercises jurisdiction C-9, n T tn* *110M (fTcrrT.ocf-,,-9,i address the meeting telephonically or otherwise electronically, consistent with the notice and accessibility requirements set forth below, shall have satisfied any requirement that the body allow members of the public to attend the meeting and offer public comment. Such a body need not make available any physical location from which members of the public may observe the meeting and offer public comment. Accessibility Requirements: If a local legislative body or state body holds a meeting via teleconferencing and allows members of the public to observe and address the meeting telephonically or otherwise electronically, the body shall also: (i) Implement a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable modification or accommodation from individuals with disabilities, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and resolving any doubt whatsoever in favor of accessibility, and (ii) Advertise that procedure each time notice is given of the means by which members of the public may observe the meeting and offer public comment, pursuant to subparagraph (ii) of the Notice Requirements below. Notice Requirements: Except to the extent this Order expressly provides otherwise, each local legislative body and state body shall: (i) Give advance notice of the time of, and post the agenda for, each public meeting according to the fimeframes otherwise prescribed by the Bagley -Keene Act or the Brown Act, and using the means otherwise prescribed by the Bagley -Keene Act or the Brown Act, as applicable; and (ii) In each instance in which notice of the time of the meeting is otherwise given or the agenda for the meeting is otherwise posted, also give notice of the means by which members of the public may observe the meeting and offer public comment. As to any instance in which there is a change in such means of public observation and comment, or any instance prior to the issuance of this Order in which the time of the meeting has been noticed or the agenda for the meeting has been posted without also including notice of such means, a body may satisfy this requirement by advertising such means using "the most rapid means of communication available of the time" within the meaning of Government Code, section 54954, subdivision (e); this shall include, but need not be limited to, posting such means on the body's Internet website. All of the foregoing provisions concerning the conduct of public meetings shall apply only during the period in which state or loco public health officials have imposed or recommended social distancing measures. All state and local bodies are urged to use sound discretion and to make reasonable efforts to adhere as closely as reasonably possible to the provisions of the Bagley -Keene Act and the Brown Act, and other applicable local laws regulating the conduct of public meetings, in order to maximize transparency and provide the public access to their meetings. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that as soon as hereafter possible, this Order be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State and that widespread publicity and notice be given of this Order. This Order is not intended to, and does not, create any rights or benefits, i.ubstantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity, against the State of California, its agencies, departments, entities, officers, employees, or any other IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of California to be affixed this 17th day ALEX PADILLA Secretary of State GILBERT A. LIVAS City Manager and Emergency Services Director ORDEREMERGENCY NON -CONTACT TEMPERATURE AT CITY FACILITIES WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the Governor of the State of California declared a State of Emergency in response to the COVID-19; and, WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the Health Officer of Los Angeles County determined that there is an imminent and proximate threat to the public health from the introduction of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County, and declared a Local Health Emergency, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors concurrently proclaimed the existence of a local emergency for the County of Los Angeles; and, WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health instituted the "Safer at Home" order to control the spread of COVID-19, which among other things, temporarily prohibits all events and public gatherings of 50 or more people, and the closure of non -essential businesses and areas; WHEREAS, on March 18, 2020, the City Manager, acting as the Director of Emergency Services for the City of Downey, proclaimed the existence of a Local Emergency due to the spread and potential further spread of COVID-19, which the City Council for the City of Downey ratified at its regular meeting on March 24, 2020; and WHEREAS, on March 21, 2020, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a Health Order prohibiting all indoor and private gatherings and all outdoor public and private events; and WHEREAS, in April 2020 Governor Newsom and the State Public Health Officer articulated a 4 Stage framework ("California Pandemic Resilience Roadmap") to reintroduce sectors and activities in a phased manner to protect health and safety and lower COVID-19 transmissions and outbreaks in the community; and WHEREAS, on May 13, 2020 the County of Los Angeles announced its "Reopening Safer at Work and in the Community Revised Order" moving the County of Los Angeles through "Stage 2" of "California's Pandemic Resilience Roadmap"; and WHEREAS, on May 29, 2020 the County of Los Angeles announced the State's approval of the County's plan to move further into "Stage 2" of California's "Pandemic Resilience Roadmap"; and Page 1 of 6 WHEREAS, by order of the City Manager acting as the Emergency Services Director, Downey City Hall and other city facilities were opened to the public effective June 1, 2020 with social distancing protocols in place; - ----- ------------- WHEREAS, the CDC reports that recent studies show that a significant portion of It �Ti IiE2 �Mfa X�*, # tevelop symptoms ("pre -symptomatic") can transmit the virus to others before showing symptoms and that the virus can spread between people interacting in close proximity —for zxample, speaking, coughing, or sneezing —even if those people are not exhibiting symptoms; 9nd WHEREAS, as the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise, and with no vaccine for the treatment of COVID-19, there continues to be an immediate threat to the public health and safety; there is an immediate need to institute additional safety measures for the protection of members of the public entering and city employees working in city facilities, including the use of face coverings and non -contact temperature checks, to stop the spread of COVI D-1 9; and WHEREAS, on April 10, 2020, Los Angeles County Public Health Department issued an order that wearing cloth face coverings are required when interacting with persons not members of the same household or in public or private spaces; and, WHEREAS, non -contact temperature checks is an additional tool to reduce the risk of possible COVID-19 community transmissions in city facilities and will be in effect for a limited period of time; and WHEREAS, members of the public who elect not to wear a face covering or submit to non -contact temperature checks prior to entering a city facility may still transact city business and access Downey Council Members and city services by phone, email or online; and WHEREAS, members of the public who elect not to wear face coverings or submit to non -contact temperature checks prior to entering a city facility where a public meeting is taking place, may attend and participate in said meetings telephonically, view the meeting via YouTube live stream and submit public comments by email; As the Director of Emergency Services pursuant to Downey Municipal Code Section 2433(a) and by the powers vested in me by Downey Municipal Code Section 2434, 1 hereby issue the following order, to be effective immediately through Auqust 31,, 2020, unless otherwise provided: 1. Members of the public entering City of Downey facilities shall participate in a non -contact temperature screening as a condition of entry. 2. Temperature screeners shall wear a Fire Department -approved mask and gloves. 3. Those with an elevated temperature (results at or above 100 OFahrenheit, 38 OCelsius) shall not be permitted to enter any City facility. Page 2 of 6 4. Members of the public entering City of Downey facilities shall wear a face covering at all times while inside city facilities. This order shall remain in place as long as the Los Angeles County Public Health Order requiring face coverings is in effect. 5. Individuals not permitted to enter a City facility will be provided written information on how to receive City services, contact City Council Members or attend city meetings by phone, email, or on-line (Attachment A). 6. This Order shall be subject to amendment, extension or repeal at any time, and shall not be deemed to confer any contractual obligations, property rights, or assume any City liability. 7. If any provision of this Order or its application any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, then the remainder of the Order, including the application of such part or provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisions of this Order are severable. Director of Emergency Services eilbert A. Livas City Manager Page 3 of 6 Date Time CityofDowney ATTACHMENT A EMERGENCY SERVICES Call 911 for emergencies. Downey Police Department - 562-861-0771 Police Department lobby will remain open for business. Online services available include: Request traffir, collision repqr : htt ://i)oliceFel)orts,lexisnexis.com/ File orime crime rerjort: httos,//www,downevca.orq/our-citv/departments/police/file-online- [Paoat Downey Fire Department — 562-904-7345 Fire administration office will be closed to the public. Phone line will be open for general Fire and hazmat inquiries. Fire alarm and sprinkler plan submittals will be processed BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call 562-904-7345 to make an appointment. FINANCE DEPARTMENT Cashier's office at City Hall will be closed to the public. Water bill payments can be processed by phone, online, or placed in the DROPBOX outside City Hall. The following phone lines are open for questions/information: Water Billing — 562-904-7246 Business Licenses and Permit Fees — 562-904-7249 Available Online Services: Pav Watedowneyca.ora/i,esidents/i)ayments-oermits/pav-water-bill-onle BUsiness LigenSo- Application: hftr)s://www,downeyca,orci/i-want-to/qet/business-license COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT • Planning Division Planning counter closed for in -person visits. Land Use Permit Applications, Plan checks and reviews will be processed BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call 562-904-7154 to make an appointment. The City created a DROPBOX for patrons to drop off plans. The two bins are located at the City Hall entrance. • Building & Safety Division Building counter closed for in -person visits. Permit applications, submission of plan checks, and inspections available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call 562-904-7142 to make an appointment. The City created a DROPBOX for patrons to drop off plans. The two bins are located at the City Hall entrance. Permit Application Form.- hftps://www.downeyca.orq/home/showdocument?id=66 • Code Enforcement Division Office closed for in -person visits. Phone line open for general inquiries and request for inspections. Please call 562-904-2392 • Economic Development and Housing Divisions Offices closed for in -person visits. Economic Development — for questions or information on economic development projects, please call 562-904-7151. Housing Rehab Program — applications accepted BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call 562-904-7161 for an appointment. TLIBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Engineering Permits Permit application submissions for encroach ment/excavatio n & wide -load permits available BY APPOINTMENT or online. Please call 562-904-7110to make an appointment. Online Services & Forms Available: Public Works Encroachment Pemiit App�icqflon: http://downevq1s.orq /PWPermitSvstem/EncPermitData/Add-EncPei°mitData-PUBLIC.aspx Construction & Demolition Form (PDF) hft[)s://www,dowtievca,oi,gLHoinelShowDocument?id=3523 Construchon & Demolition Fom) - R0ofjr1g,Cjr0y_1 Q httt)s://www,downevca,orq/Home/ShowDocument?id=3525 Refundable Cash Dep_gqst Fot -m (PDF) htti)s://www.downevca.orci/Hot-ne/ShowDocument?id=3527 Water Service fIrAw report an issue, please call 562-904-7202. Trash Collection Trash collection services will continue without interruption. For questions or more information, please visit CalMet Services (https://portal.calmetservices.com/Calmet/Loginaspx) website or call 562-259- 1239. You may also call the Public Works Department at 562-904-7103. City Service Requests Service requests for non -emergency issues can be submitted 9-niine (http://downevqj��.ot•/ServiceReauestR/ServiceReauest/Add-ServiceReciuest.aspx) or through the City's "My Downey" app. This service can we used to report potholes, graffiti removal, illegal dumping, street light malfunctions, among other issues. Issues may also be reported by phone at 562-904-7194. The Graffiti Removal Hotline will continue to be in service — 562-923-4484. Construction Operations during COVID-19 Recommendations for Constructi n P ects httr)s�//www.downevca.orq/Hot-ne/ShowDocutiient?id=4623 PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT • Phone line for Parks & Recreation Administration Office will be open for inquiries: 562-904- 7238. • All Parks and Recreation programs, special events, and activities in parks and facilities are temporarily suspended. Visiit [he Depnrtn-ients website (httDs1/www.downeVqqo�r/o!Ar- citv/deDartments/Da rks- recreation) for updates. • All reservations in buildings and parks will be canceled or rescheduled. • Due to the Downey Unified School District closure, the ASPIRE program will also be closed until further notice. • Parks will remain open, except for the use of playground equipment, tennis courts, volleyball courts, basketball courts, fitness equipment and Skate Park. • Dial -a -Ride transportation services will continue without interruption. • Staff will begin a Senior Wellness Check program for Downey senior residents. Patrons can register to participate by contacting (562) 904-7238. • For the Senior Congregate Meal Program frozen meal pick-up availability and registration, patrons can contact (562) 862-8800. 23am COLUMBIA MEMORIAL SPACE CENTER • Staff will be available to answer questions from the public by phone at (562) 231-1200 or by email at JnF6 CcbqqN�,p ��e ot- • During to the Space Center closure, staff will be exploring ways to continue to engage with the public through other digital means. Visit the Space Center website at orq/ for updates. LIBRARY * Staff will be available to answer questions from the public by phone at (562) 904-7360 or by email at * The Downey Library was previously closed due to renovations as part of Measure S. Residents can still access Library services digital at 1Atp.;J/�mvw downevfibrary orq(Jig it.al librM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: City Council members can be contacted by phone at (562) 904-7274 and by email at: Mayor Blanca Pacheco — District 1 Opacheco(,@d , _p .org Mayor Pro Tern Claudia M. Frometa — District 4 cfrometa(a_)downevca.orq Council Member Sean Ashton — District 2 sashton(&downevca.org Council Member Rick Rodriguez — District 3 rrodriquez(a) ,d owneySa, �®r Council Member Alex Saab — District 5 asgab(&downevca,orcj CITY MEETINGS • Pursuant to Paragraph 3 of Executive Order N-29-20, executed by the Governor of California on March 17, 2020, and County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health Order of the Health Officer Revised Order Issued May 29, 2020 as a response to mitigating the spread of Coronavirus known as COVID-19 and providing direction for moving the County through Stage 2 of California's pandernic resilience roadmap, City Council meetings will allow members of the public to participate and address the City Council during the open session of the meeting via teleconference as well as a limited number of in person attendees within the City Hall Council Chambers. The public can also contact (877) 853-5247 or (888) 788-0099, and enter the Meeting ID number listed on the meeting agenda and press the # (pound) key, to listen to the City Council or Planning Commission meeting. • City Council and Planning Commission meetings will continue to be lived streamed through the City's You'Tube:Channcj� P A.Z/WWW.VOUtLibe.com/clianiiei/UCiWsLjkwViGl3Pl3UtigpIpByjii\�e,. • The City has created two email addresses: o�i�q (City Council Meetings) and (Planning Commission Meetings) where the public can submit public comment to be read into the record at a City Council or Planning Commission meeting. The email addresses are posted on the C�N:Clerk's and videp streaming Wpbpqges https://www.downeyca.org/our-city/departments/city-clerk/city-council-planning-commission- videos