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Home My WebLink About00. Agenda - CC - 09-28-211 Scan QR Code to view Agenda Packet CITY COUNCIL MAYOR CLAUDIA M. FROMETA MAYOR PRO TEM BLANCA PACHECO COUNCIL MEMBERS CATHERINE ALVAREZ SEAN ASHTON MARIO TRUJILLO Notice regarding Public Comment: In order to ensure that non-English speakers receive the same opportunity to directly address the City Council, the City of Downey will continue to follow Government Code Section 54954.3(b)(2) and provide non-English speakers double the allotted time to make their public comments utilizing a translator during public meetings of the City Council. All other speakers will be given the allotted 3-minute speaking time as established by the Downey Municipal Code. To request oral language interpretation at a City Council meeting contact the City Clerk's Office at (562) 904-7280. CALL TO ORDER THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 5:30 P.M. ROLL CALL: Council Members Alvarez, Ashton, Trujillo, Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco, Mayor Frometa APPROVE CLOSED SESSION MINUTES: Special Meeting Minutes of September 14, 2021. 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 54956.8 – Conference with City of Downey Real Property Negotiators: City Manager Gilbert Livas and Director of Public Works/City Engineer Delfino Consunji regarding: 1) Property at Assessor Parcel Number 6256-012-007, Negotiating Party: Regency Inn - Downey, LLC; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms. 2) Property at Assessor Parcel Number 6256-012-008, Negotiating Party: Santana Investors, LLC; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms. 3) Property at Assessor Parcel Number 6256-012-019, Negotiating Party: Fresh Anointing Church of God in Christ; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms. 4) Property at Assessor Parcel Number 6256-001-006, Negotiating Party: Ali Raza; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms. 5) Property at Assessor Parcel Number 6256-001-007, Negotiating Party: Irene Cantoran; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms. SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Special Meeting – 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting – 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers 11111 Brookshire Avenue Downey, CA 90241 2 2. Government Code Section 54957.6 – Conference with Labor Negotiators Assistant City Manager John Oskoui and Director of Human Resources James McQueen regarding direction for labor negotiations with Downey City Employees’ Association – Miscellaneous Unit. 3. Government Code Section 54957.6 - Conference with Labor Negotiators Assistant City Manager John Oskoui and Director of Human Resources James McQueen regarding direction for labor negotiations with Downey Public Safety Auxiliary Association. ADJOURNMENT CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 6:30 P.M. ROLL CALL: Council Members Alvarez, Ashton, Trujillo, Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco, Mayor Frometa INVOCATION: Father Sam Ward, St. Raymond’s Catholic Church FLAG SALUTE: Police Chief Dean Milligan CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS; CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS PRESENTATIONS 1. Posthumous Mayor’s Legacy Award to former Mayor Meredith Perkins. 2. Mayor’s Champion Award to Gurith T. Milian, founder of Niños Latinos Unidos. 3. Presentation to the City Council regarding West Nile Virus by L.A. County Vector Control. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, ZONE TEXT AND MAP AMENDMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH A NEW SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE RANCHO LOS AMIGOS SOUTH CAMPUS AND CERTIFICATION OF FINAL PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT: Community Development. 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 21-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE WATER SUPPLY ASSESSMENT FOR THE RANCHO LOS AMIGOS SOUTH CAMPUS SPECIFIC PLAN; AND, 2) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 21-_______, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE RANCHO LOS AMIGOS SOUTH CAMPUS SPECIFIC PLAN, WRITTEN FINDINGS OF FACT AND STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING TO MIXED USE, AMENDMENT OF CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 1 – LAND USE OF THE GENERAL PLAN, A ZONE TEXT/MAP AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM R-1 5,000, SP 85-1, AND SP 88-1 TO RANCHO LOS AMIGOS SOUTH CAMPUS SPECIFIC PLAN, RECIND SPECIFIC PLANS SP 85-1 AND SP 88-1, AND CERTIFICATION OF THE FINAL PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE RANCHO LOS AMIGOS SOUTH CAMPUS SPECIFIC PLAN. 3 2. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY REGARDING THE REDRAWING OF ELECTION DISTRICT BOUNDARIES: Administration. 1) Receive a report from staff on the redistricting process and permissible criteria to be considered to redraw district boundaries, and receive a report on the City’s redistricting public outreach program; 2) Appoint a Committee to study and recommend alterations to the City Council district boundaries; and, 3) Conduct a public hearing to receive public input on district boundaries. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT This portion provides an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on items within the jurisdiction of the City 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 City 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 City Council Member requests an item be removed. Removed items will be considered following approval of the Consent Calendar. 3. APPROVE MINUTES: Special Meeting of September 14, 2021: City Clerk. 4. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 354219 – 354427; Payroll Wire Numbers 30004150 & 30004153 – 30004155; EFT Nos. 10901 – 10930; Manual Wire Nos. 2176 – 2177, total amount of $3,520,604.82: Finance. 5. ACCEPT WORK FOR FLORENCE AVE. WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS; APPROVE FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $2,090,160; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 20-34): Public Works. 6. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE SOLICITATION FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE FY 2021/22 ANNUAL MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE REPAIRS (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3) AND ADA IMPROVEMENTS (CITYWIDE), LAKEWOOD BLVD. PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS AND REGENTVIEW AVE. SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 22-01): Public Works. 7. APPROVE OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COMMLINE, INC.; APPROPRIATE $84,072.00 TO UPGRADE AND IMPROVE THE EXISTING DOWNEY FIRE COMMUNICATIONS ANALOG UHF AND VHF RADIO SIGNALS TO DIGITAL UHF AND VHF SIGNALS: Fire. 8. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LPA, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $397,000 FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE SPACE SHUTTLE EXHIBIT AND EDUCATION BUILDING; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT; AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS: Public Works. 9. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH EVAN BROOKS ASSOCIATES, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,000 TO PROVIDE GRANT WRITING SERVICES; AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS DEEMED NECESSARY: Administration. 4 10. ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR MEASURE A FUNDING: Administration. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 21-______, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE BLANKET AUTHORITY TO FILE APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING FOR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS. 11. AUTHORIZE THE STREET CLOSURES OF BROOKSHIRE AVE. AT 2ND ST. AND CIVIC CENTER DR. AT 3RD ST. FOR THE CITY OF DOWNEY’S 8TH ANNUAL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ART FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2021: Parks & Recreation. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 12. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING THE COVID-19 TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING PROGRAM: Community Development. 13. DISCUSSION REGARDING A “VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE” IN LOS ANGELES DISTRICT ATTORNEY GEORGE GASCÓN AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION RELATED THERETO: Mayor Frometa. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT: In memory of the Navy Sailors who perished during a helicopter accident in the Pacific Ocean off of San Diego: Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Bailey Tucker, 21; Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Sarah Burns, 31; Naval Air Crewman 2nd Class James Buriak, 21; Lt. Paul Fridley, 28; Lt. Bradley Foster, 29; and, the lives lost due to COVID-19. 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 24th day of September, 2021. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk 5 SPECIAL NOTICE Public Participation and Accessibility for the September 28, 2021, Downey Special and Regular City Council Meetings The Special and Regular City Council Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, September 28, 2021 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 periods of the meeting via email or in person. Those wishing to submit public comments in writing for the Special City Council Meeting at 5:30 p.m. may do so by sending an email to: ccpubliccomment@downeyca.org In order to effectively accommodate public participation, participants are asked to provide their public comments via e-mail by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Participants addressing the City Council by email are encouraged to provide the following information in their email: a) Full Name; b) City of Residence; c) Agenda Item No.; d) Written Comments. Those wishing to submit public comments in writing for the Regular City Meeting at 6:30 p.m. may do so by sending an email to: ccpubliccomment@downeyca.org In order to effectively accommodate public participation, participants are asked to provide their public comments via e-mail by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Participants addressing the City Council by email are encouraged to provide the following information in their email: a) Full Name; b) City of Residence; c) Subject or Agenda Item No.; d) Written Comments. Members of the public wishing to view the Regular City Council Meeting remotely can do so via the following methods: YouTube Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/c/DowneyCityCouncilMeetings Zoom Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94874300091 To listen to the City Council Meeting via telephone (audio only - no video) dial one of the toll free numbers listed below and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: (888) 788-0099 or (877) 853-5247 - Enter Meeting ID: 948 7430 0091 For any questions contact the City Clerk’s Office at (562) 904-7280.