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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 ATTACHED SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND ACCESSIBILITY
FOR THE NOVEMBER 10, 2020 SPECIAL AND REGULAR DOWNEY CITY COUNCIL 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 October 27, 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)(4) – Initiation of Litigation: One (1) potential case.
2. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) – Initiation of Litigation: One (1) potential case.
3. Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim - Worker’s Compensation Claim – Claimant:
Gerardo Villa – Claim No.: 18-139418 – Agency claimed against: City of Downey.
4. Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim - Worker’s Compensation Claim – Claimant:
Terry Felix – Claim No.: 16-128325 and 16-126395 Worker’s Compensation Claim Appeals Board
No.: ADJ10663880 and ADJ1059939 – Agency claimed against: City of Downey.
5. Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) – Public Employee Performance Evaluation – Title:
City Manager.
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
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. Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) – Public Employee Performance Evaluation – Title:
City Attorney.
7. Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) – Public Employee Performance Evaluation Title:
City Clerk.
ADJOURNMENT
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
PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition to Jolene Greystone Araiza.
2. Update regarding COVID-19 by Downey Emergency Manager Rakdy Khlok.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ADOPT MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE LAKEWOOD BLVD. AT FLORENCE AVE. INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 19-07): 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 LAKEWOOD
BOULEVARD AT FLORENCE AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT.
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. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 347297 – 347641; EFT Nos. 10219 – 10246; Payroll Wire
Nos. 30004045 – 30004048; Manual Wire Nos. 2065 – 2072, the total amount of $2,965,973.46:
Finance.
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3. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KABBARA ENGINEERING IN
THE AMOUNT OF $130,066 FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE FY 2020/2021
RESIDENTIAL STREETS PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT; AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND
ALL AMENDMENTS (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 21-03): Public Works.
4. ACCEPT WORK FOR THE ART PLAZA AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF DOWNEY AVE.
AND 2ND ST.; APPROVE FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $50,189.50; AND,
AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF
COMPLETION (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 21-10): Public Works.
5. APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INFORMAL BIDDING OF WILDERNESS PARK
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 21-16): Public Works.
1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 20-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING INFORMAL BIDDING OF WILDERNESS PARK
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, CIP NO. 21-16; AND,
2) APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE IMPLEMENTATION OF
WILDERNESS PARK SEWER IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE CONTRACT AGREEMENTS; AND, AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE ORDERS OR ADDITIONAL
SCOPE OF WORK FOR THIS PROJECT DEEMED NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE UP
TO THE APPROVED PROJECT BUDGET.
6. ACCEPT WORK FOR PARAMOUNT BLVD. MEDIAN LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS;
APPROVE FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $267,837.89; AND, AUTHORIZE
THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION
(CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 20-24): Public Works.
7. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH J316 BUILDER, INC. IN THE
AMOUNT OF $345,463.92 ANNUALLY FOR CITYWIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES AT CITY-
OWNED BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT; AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
AMENDMENTS: Public Works.
8. APPROVE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH SKC COMPANY AND MASTER LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY LEASING FOR THE PURCHASE OF A FIRE TRAINING
MODULAR BUILDING TO BE LOCATED AT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DRILL TOWER: Fire.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 20-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING A MASTER EQUIPMENT LEASE PURCHASE
AGREEMENT AND SCHEDULE OF EQUIPMENT NO. 1 WITH COMMUNITY FIRST
NATIONAL BANK IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF A FIRE TRAINING
MODULAR BUILDING.
9. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 20-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE RECORDS
OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT: Police.
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10. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF ITS TAXABLE PENSION OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2021:
Finance.
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 20-______, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF ITS TAXABLE
PENSION OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2021, IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $150,000,000, TO REFUND A PORTION OF THE CITY’S OBLIGATION TO THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST AGREEMENT, A
BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE
AND THE PREPARATION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
RELATED THERETO.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None.
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Lemuel Bruce, Arson Division, Houston Fire Department, killed in the
line of duty; and, Sgt. Harold Preston, Houston Police Department, killed in the line of duty.
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 reunión 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 atención comercial, 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 5th day of November, 2020. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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SPECIAL NOTICE
Public Participation and Accessibility for the November 10, 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, November 10, 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, 10, 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. Join the meeting via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 992 7826 0192 Passcode: 095602
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/99278260192?pwd=elppOW5VWW5ubXpka2U4QnJ0b3B5dz09
Call Toll-Free (audio only): (877) 853-5247 or (888) 788-0099
Members of the public wishing to address the City Council during public comment may do so
by the following methods.
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. View the City Council meeting live stream at:
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DowneyCityCouncilMeetings
2. Join the meeting via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 960 8952 0944 Passcode: 404990
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/96089520944?pwd=cW1leXN2MDJxVnRNK2gxREQyKzA4dz09
Call Toll-Free (audio only): (877) 853-5247 or (888) 788-0099
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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.
3. 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:
a) Full Name;
b) City of Residence;
c) Subject or Agenda Item No.;
d) Written Comments.
4. 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.
5. 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 the participation methods listed above, as
there will be a limited number of attendees permitted, 10, 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.