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CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR
BLANCA PACHECO
MAYOR PRO TEM
CLAUDIA M. FROMETA
COUNCIL MEMBERS
RICK RODRIGUEZ
ALEX SAAB
PARTICIPATING BY
TELECONFERENCE:
COUNCIL MEMBERS
SEAN ASHTON
SEE SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND ACCESSIBILITY FOR
JUNE 23, 2020 DOWNEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
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 June 9, 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) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation –
Barreda v. City of Downey; GEO Group, et al., U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Case
No. 2:19-cv-02508.
2. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation –
City of Downey adv. City Bore Construction; Colony Insurance Co.; Claim No. L-099-1024799.
ADJOURNMENT
JUNE 23, 2020
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
Special Meeting – 5:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting – 6:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
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CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Ashton, Rodriguez, Saab, Mayor Pro Tem Frometa, Mayor Pacheco
INVOCATION
FLAG SALUTE
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
PRESENTATIONS: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ADOPT PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 2020-21 FISCAL YEAR: Finance.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 20-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 BUDGET AND THE ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT.
2. ADOPT RESOLUTION ADJUSTING CITY USER FEES: Finance.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 20-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY ADJUSTING THE CITY’S UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF FEES.
3. ADOPT MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE PARAMOUNT BLVD. AT IMPERIAL HWY. INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 19-06): Public Works.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 20-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE PARAMOUNT
BOULEVARD AT IMPERIAL HIGHWAY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT.
4. ADOPT RESOLUTION CONFIRMING LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT (AD) 121 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021: Public Works.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 20-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY CONFIRMING LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT 121 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021.
5. REQUEST FOR A ZONE CHANGE TO REZONE A PORTION OF A PROPERTY LOCATED AT
9432 TELEGRAPH ROAD FROM P-B (PARKING BUFFER) TO C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL):
Community Development.
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 20-______, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE DESIGNATION (PLN-19-00162)
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9432 TELEGRAPH ROAD, THEREBY CONVERTING THE
NORTH 42 FEET OF THE PROPERTY FROM P-B (PARKING BUFFER) TO C-2 (GENERAL
COMMERCIAL).
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6. CONSIDER AND APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2017-2018 HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE USE OF HOME FUNDS TOWARD
THE CITY’S TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR LOW-TO-MODERATE
INCOME DOWNEY RESIDENTS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED COVID-19 RELATED ECONOMIC
HARDSHIP: Community Development.
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.
7. APPROVE MINUTES: Regular Meeting of May 12, 2020: City Clerk.
8. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 344062 – 344424; Payroll Wire Nos. 30003998 & 30004001 –
30004004; and, Manual Wire Nos. 2013 – 2014 in the total amount of $4,172,634.54: Finance.
9. ACCEPT WORK FOR PARAMOUNT BLVD. MEDIAN ISLAND IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN
IMPERIAL HWY. AND FIRESTONE BLVD. (PHASE 1); APPROVE FINAL CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $1,804,446.98; AND, AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 14-18): Public Works.
10. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
SHAW HR CONSULTING, INC. FOR FEHA/DISABILITY INTERACTIVE PROCESS SERVICES:
Human Resources.
11. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MIG, INC., FOR PREPARATION
OF THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN, AND AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT:
Community Development.
12. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE PUBLICATION OF LEGAL
NOTICES WITH THE DOWNEY PATRIOT FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2020 TO
JUNE 30, 2021: City Clerk.
13. APPROVE A MASTER SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH GRANICUS, LLC FOR PEAK
AGENDA MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE: City Clerk.
14. AUTHORIZE RENEWAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN DIGITAL
EMS SOLUTIONS, INC. AND THE CITY OF DOWNEY FOR ELECTRONIC PATIENT CARE
REPORTING SOFTWARE AND DATA STORAGE: Fire.
15. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 20-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY
OF DOWNEY AND THE DOWNEY POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (JULY 1, 2020 –
JUNE 30, 2023): Human Resources.
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16. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF THREE
COUNCIL MEMBER SEATS FOR DISTRICTS 1, 3 AND 5 FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2020: City Clerk.
A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 20-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 FOR THE ELECTION OF
CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
CITY CHARTER;
B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 20-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE THE CITY’S GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020, WITH THE STATEWIDE
GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF
THE CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE; AND, RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE
CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020; AND,
C. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 20-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE
OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS
AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020.
17. ADOPT THE INVESTMENT POLICY FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 FOR PUBLIC FUNDS OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY AND ITS RELATED ENTITIES: Finance.
18. DIRECT THE CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY TO CONDUCT THE BIENNIAL REVIEW OF
THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE: City Clerk/City Attorney.
19. RECEIVE AND FILE THE 2019 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT: Community
Development.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
20. URGENCY ORDINANCE ENACTING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS OF
COMMERCIAL TENANTS IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND ESTABLISHING A
RENT REPAYMENT PERIOD: City Attorney.
ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 20-______, AN UNCODIFIED URGENCY ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 8634 AND DOWNEY CITY CHARTER SECTIONS 511 AND
514 ENACTING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS OF COMMERCIAL
TENANTS FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT RESULTING FROM LOSS OF INCOME DUE TO
THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC; ESTABLISHING A RENT REPAYMENT PERIOD; AND
SETTING FORTH THE FACTS CONSTITUTING SUCH URGENCY.
21. URGENCY ORDINANCE ENACTING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS OF
RESIDENTIAL TENANTS IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND ESTABLISHING A
RENT REPAYMENT PERIOD: City Attorney.
ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 20-______, AN UNCODIFIED URGENCY ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 8634 AND DOWNEY CITY CHARTER SECTIONS 511 AND
514 ENACTING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS OF RESIDENTIAL
TENANTS FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT RESULTING FROM LOSS OF INCOME DUE TO
THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC; ESTABLISHING A RENT REPAYMENT PERIOD; AND
SETTING FORTH THE FACTS CONSTITUTING SUCH URGENCY.
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STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of the lives affected by Covid-19, and, the following fallen officers: Officer
Julian Keen, Jr., Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida; Agent Johan Mordan, US
Department of Homeland Security; Officer Dale T. Provins, Jr., Jefferson Hills Borough PD,
Pennsylvania; Deputy Sheriff James Blair, Simpson County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi; Sergeant
Damon Gutzwiller, Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office, California
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. 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@downeyca.org: 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 meeting.
En cumplimiento con el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles, la Ciudad de Downey prohíbe la discriminación
de cualquier persona en todos sus programas y servicios. En caso de necesitar una traducción escrita de las
órdenes del día o las actas de las reuniones de la ciudad, o para solicitar un intérprete oral para una reunion de
la ciudad, comuníquese a la oficina de la Secretaria de la Ciudad al (562) 904-7280, o al (562) 299-6619, en el
horario de atencion commercial, 48 horas antes de la reunión.
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 18th day of June, 2020. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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SPECIAL NOTICE
Public Participation and Accessibility for June 23, 2020 Downey Special and Regular City
Council 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 June 11, 2020 as a response to mitigating the spread of Coronavirus
known as COVID-19 and providing direction for moving the County through Stage 3 of California’s
Pandemic Resilience Roadmap, the Special and Regular City Council Meetings scheduled for
Tuesday, June 23, 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 public comment portion of the meetings 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: 0682956 and press the # (pound) key
Public Comment shall be on Closed Session Items Only
2. E-mail: ccpubliccomment@downeyca.org
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 Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
1. Conference Phone (audio only):
Call Toll-Free: (877) 853-5247 or (888) 788-0099
Enter Meeting ID: 972 9035 2845 Enter Password: 989026
Members of the public wishing to address the City Council, during public comment or for a
specific agenda item, or both, may do so by the following methods:
2. E-mail: ccpubliccomment@downeyca.org
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:
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a) Full Name;
b) City of Residence;
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 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.