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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 8, 2023
The City Council of the City of Downey held a Regular City Council Meeting - Open Session on
August 8, 2023, at 6:32 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire
Avenue, Downey, California, Mayor Frometa presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Claudia M. Frometa Mayor
Mario Trujillo Mayor Pro Tern
Timothy Horn Council Member
Hector Sosa Council Member (left meeting at 8:18 p.m.)
Vacant Council Member, District 3
ALSO PRESENT: Roger Bradley, City Manager
Vaniah De Rojas, Assistant City Manager
Lauren Langer, Interim City Attorney
Leslie Murray, Police Chief
Dan Hurlock, Fire Chief
Matthew Baumgardner, Public Works Director
James McQueen, Human Resources Director
Irma Huitron, Community Development Director
Stephen Hannah, Finance Director
Jason Chacon, Director of Parks & Recreation
M. Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
The Invocation was delivered by Mayor Frometa. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Police
Chief Leslie Murray.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
Council Member Horn reported attending the Independent Cities Association Summer Seminar
and the Annual National Night Out event.
Mayor Pro Tern Trujillo welcomed the audience to the City Council meeting. He reported attending
the Independent Cities Association Summer Seminar, the Summer Twilight Concerts in the Park event,
the Breakfast with the Chamber event, the grand opening of Gelato Amore Mio, and the Annual National
Night Out event. He requested staff host a financial literacy workshop and provide an update regarding
the fentanyl awareness campaign. He commented regarding recruitment of the City Attorney and
Economic Development Director positions. He invited the public to attend the Gangs Out of Downey
backpack giveaway event.
Council Member Sosa reported attending the Independent Cities Association Summer Seminar
and the Annual National Night Out event. He requested staff conduct a survey of speeding/running red
lights at Stewart and Gray Rd. and Rives Ave., and Downey Ave., and Brookshire Ave. Mayor Pro Tern
Trujillo provided concurrence for this request. Council Member Sosa invited the public to attend the
Gangs Out of Downey backpack giveaway event.
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Mayor Frometa welcomed the audience to the City Council meeting. She acknowledged Michael
Calvert and Carmen Padilla in the audience. She reported attending the Independent Cities Association
Summer Seminar and the Annual National Night Out event. She commented regarding jurisdiction over
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall and thanked the Police Department and City Manager for updating the City
regarding an incident. She invited the public to attend the Gangs Out of Downey backpack giveaway and
Rocket Fever events. She requested additional traffic enforcement at schools during school drop-off
times. She invited the public to attend the Young Men Rise Up Summer Camp event and the Girls on
Fire Summer Program. She reported attending a dinner hosted by Los Angeles (L.A.) Mayor Karen Bass
and commented regarding the need for a navigation center to assist homeless persons. She requested
staff address the homeless situation outside of the Library. Mayor Pro Tern Trujillo provided concurrence
for this request. Mayor Frometa requested additional social media presence for the "Quality
Neighborhood Starts with You" campaign.
Mayor Pro Tern Trujillo requested staff advertise via social media the City's phone numbers to
call for service. Mayor Frometa provided concurrence for this request.
Mayor Frometa requested staff address Downey App glitches. She commented regarding
dumping occurring outside of assisted living facilities.
Mayor Pro Tern Trujillo requested staff conduct patrols to address illegal dumping.
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
City Manager Bradley requested concurrence for the request to host a financial literacy workshop.
Council Member Sosa provided concurrence for this request. He confirmed requests for an update
regarding the fentanyl awareness campaign, additional traffic enforcement during school drop-off times,
addressing the homeless situation outside of the Library, addressing Downey App glitches, and patrols
to address illegal dumping. He reported the Downey Theatre was named the "Best Place to See a Play
or Musical" in South Los Angeles in the L.A. Times "The Best of the Southland" Awards while the Dia de
Los Muertos Festival was a finalist in the "Family Friendly Attraction" category.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor Frometa presented a Certificate of Recognition to Grace Barrios, 2023 Congressional Art
Competition Winner.
2. Mayor Frometa presented Certificates of Recognition to Enrique Zarate, Franki Zarate, and Diane L/.
Sosack in honor of National Parents' Day.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PILOT PROGRAM ALLOWING THE EXPANSION OF EXISTING PREFERENTIAL PARKING
DISTRICTS: Public Works.
1) CONDUCTED A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE CREATION OF A PILOT
PROGRAM TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF EXISTING PREFERENTIAL PARKING
DISTRICTS;
2) INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 23-1608, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 3199.6 WITHIN PART 12, CHAPTER 1 OF
ARTICLE III OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL
PERMITTED PARKING DISTRICTS; AND,
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3) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 23-8184, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY EXPANDING EXISTING PREFERENTIAL PARKING DISTRICTS ON
CORRIGAN AVENUE AND BUCKLES STREET.
Mayor Frometa opened the Public Hearing at 7:14 p.m.
City Clerk Duarte affirmed receipt of the Proof of Publication. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern
Trujillo, seconded by Council Member Sosa, and carried 4-0, to receive and file the publication.
Deputy Director of Public Works Ed Norris presented the staff report for Item No. 1. He provided
background information regarding the item, the purpose of the pilot program to create on -street parking
relief, and Downey Municipal Code guidance regarding expansion of preferential parking districts. He
stated the proposed Ordinance amends the Municipal Code to allow the expansion of existing preferential
parking districts to include contiguous streets affected by overflow on -street parking provided that they
meet certain conditions requiring findings that on -street parking relief is necessary for residential
neighborhoods impacted by overflow parking from nearby uses and the existing preferential parking
district has sufficient on -street parking to include additional parking demand from the single-family
residential properties located on contiguous streets. He shared staff's findings that residents of the west
side of the 11700 block of Bellflower Blvd. have been adversely affected due to the recent establishment
of the residential preferential parking districts compounded by the lack of parking on the west side of the
11700 block of Bellflower Blvd. He stated staff confirmed the existing preferential parking districts on the
11700-11800 blocks of Corrigan Ave. and the 9010-9060 blocks of Buckles St. have sufficient on -street
parking capacity to accommodate the parking demand from the single-family residents along the west
side of the 11700 block of Bellflower Blvd. based on the number of preferential parking permits sold. He
added upon the effective date of the proposed Resolution, which will coincide with the effective date of
the proposed Ordinance and pilot program, the seven single-family residential properties on the west
side of the 11700 block of Bellflower Blvd. will be entitled to the same privileges and be subject to the
same requirements as all of the other properties within the preferential parking districts on Corrigan Ave.
and Buckles St.
Mayor Frometa thanked Mr. Norris for his presentation and requested to confirm the pilot program
applies to residents of single-family residential properties and does not include residents of apartment
buildings. Mr. Norris confirmed the pilot program is for seven single-family residential properties only.
Council Member Sosa inquired regarding the length of the pilot program. Mr. Norris responded
the pilot program has no set deadline and added the City Traffic Engineer must evaluate the effectiveness
of the program within 18 months of its effective date to determine whether the pilot program should
continue.
Mayor Pro Tern Trujillo inquired regarding certain properties on Bellflower Blvd. Mr. Norris
identified the properties as multi -family apartment buildings.
Mayor Frometa, at 7:23 p.m., opened this item for public comment. Mayor Frometa asked City
Clerk Duarte if there were any written comments received regarding the Public Hearing item. City Clerk
Duarte confirmed no written comments were received.
BC, resident, commented regarding the need for preferential parking districts, bureaucracy, and
the painting of a red curb at Stamps Rd. and Telegraph Rd.
Buckles St. resident, no name provided, commented regarding designation of his property as part
of the Corrigan Ave. preferential parking district, and requested to open the preferential parking district
further.
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Vanessa Hernandez, resident, commented in opposition to Item No. 1, ongoing parking issues on
Corrigan Ave., and alternate solutions for residents of Bellflower Blvd.
Resident, no name provided, commented in opposition to Item No. 1, parking enforcement, and
ongoing parking issues on Corrigan Ave.
Kendra, Corrigan Ave. resident, commented in opposition to Item No. 1, ongoing parking issues
on Corrigan Ave. and preferential parking district renewals.
Corrigan Ave., resident, no name provided, commented in opposition to Item No. 1, ongoing
parking issues on Corrigan Ave., and parking at the Downey Landing.
Bellflower Blvd. resident, no name provided, commented in favor of Item No. 1, available on -street
parking, and safe parking for residents of Bellflower Blvd.
Edwin, Buckles St. resident, commented in opposition to Item No. 1, signage on Buckles St., and
ongoing parking issues.
Having no one else, Mayor Frometa closed the Public Hearing at 7:42 p.m.
Mayor Frometa commented regarding parking enforcement, population growth, and parking relief
for single-family dwelling residents of Bellflower Blvd. She commented regarding efforts to make
additional parking available at the Downey Landing and concerns regarding liability.
Mayor Pro Tern Trujillo requested to schedule a meeting with the owners of the Downey Landing
to discuss utilizing the Downey Landing for additional parking.
Mayor Frometa expressed her willingness to meet with property management for the Downey
Landing.
Mayor Pro Tern Trujillo commented regarding continued efforts to address the issue, additional
parking spaces being added on the South side along Stewart and Gray Rd, and installation of signage.
He inquired regarding Code Enforcement staff time for parking enforcement. He encouraged residents
to report vehicles parked on streets for more than 72 hours. He commented in favor of providing parking
relief to residents of Bellflower Blvd.
Council Member Horn stated Corrigan Ave. residents were issued preferential parking permits on
September 15, 2022 and Buckles St. residents were issued preferential parking permits on May 23, 2023.
He expressed concerns regarding non-resident parking, litter, public nuisances, public safety, and
parking for those with disabilities. He commented regarding the number of parking spots available on
Buckles St. and Corrigan Ave. and ongoing parking issues. He suggested extending the preferential
parking time from 6 p.m. and opening parking at the local park to relieve the parking issue.
Council Member Sosa inquired regarding installed signage and parking enforcement. Mr. Norris
responded the residential preferential parking program requires that 50% of residential properties
purchase permits before signs may be installed and the Buckles St. preferential parking district may not
have this requirement. He added the parking restrictions are in effect between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. so the
patrol units must be called to cite vehicles. Police Chief Murray confirmed parking enforcement staff is
not schedule between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. so parking enforcement would fall to regularly scheduled Police
Officers responding to calls for service. She stated parking enforcement will be prioritized for particular
problems and urged residents to call the Police Department to issue citations. City manager Bradley
stated staff can provide priority enforcement for this area of the City.
Mayor Frometa requested staff install signage regarding the preferential parking district.
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City Manager Bradley inquired regarding Council direction to form a Council ad hoc committee
regarding parking at the Downey Landing.
Mayor Pro Tern Trujillo commented in favor of formation of a Council ad hoc committee to hold a
discussion with management of the Downey Landing and address potential issues such as liability.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Trujillo, seconded by Mayor Frometa, and carried 3-1, with
Council Member Horn voting no, to:
1) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 23-1608, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DOWNEY AMENDING SECTION 3199.6 WITHIN PART 12, CHAPTER 1 OF
ARTICLE III OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL
PERMITTED PARKING DISTRICTS; AND,
2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-8184, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY EXPANDING EXISTING PREFERENTIAL PARKING DISTRICTS ON
CORRIGAN AVENUE AND BUCKLES STREET.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA, CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON -AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Frometa asked City Clerk Duarte if any written public comments were received regarding
Agenda, Consent Calendar and Non -Agenda items. City Clerk Duarte confirmed no written public
comments were received. Mayor Frometa asked if there was anyone present who would like to comment
regarding Agenda, Consent Calendar and Non -Agenda items.
BC, resident, commented regarding the public comment speaker time, Item No. 1, and the oath
of allegiance.
Alan Halstensgaard, resident, commented regarding bible verses.
Lee Squire, resident, commented regarding the Central Basin Municipal Water District.
John Lacey, resident, commented in support of the Downey Police Department and public safety.
Ramon Casas, resident, expressed concerns regarding vandalism and trespassing at the Downey
Church of Christ, illegal vendors, and street racing.
Having no one else, Mayor Frometa closed public comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tern Trujillo abstained from Item No. 13 due to owning property in the area.
It was moved by Mayor Frometa, seconded by Council Member Horn, and carried 4-0, to approve
the Consent Calendar.
2. APPROVED MINUTES: Special Meetings of July 31, 2023 (Closed Session); and, Regular Meeting
of July 25, 2023 (Closed Session): City Clerk.
3. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 369890 - 370297; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004370 - 30004371 &
30004373; EFT Nos. 12702 - 12753; Manual Wire Nos. 2392 - 2409 in the total amount of
$23,059,123.49: Finance.
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4. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH INTEGRATED DESIGN SERVICES GROUP,
INC. FOR RIO SAN GABRIEL PARK GREEN, SAFE AND ACTIVE PARK IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 23-31): Public Works.
1) APPROVED A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH INTEGRATED DESIGN
SERVICES GROUP, INC. (IDS GROUP) FOR THE RIO SAN GABRIEL PARK GREEN,
SAFE AND ACTIVE PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CIP NO. 23-31 FOR AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $203,908 FOR THE TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024;
2) AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND,
3) AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT AS DEEMED NECESSARY.
5. STANDARD INTER -AGENCY INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
DOWNEY FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE RANCHO SANTIAGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DISTRICT, SANTA ANA COLLEGE: Fire.
AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
WITH THE RANCHO SANTIAGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT ALLOWING THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT PERIODIC TRAINING REPORTS AND RECEIVE PAYMENT FOR
APPROVED FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING
6. AGREEMENT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SERVICES FOR THE POLICE ON CAMPUS
PROGRAM AT COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL: Police.
AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DOWNEY
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SERVICES
COMMENCING ON AUGUST 9, 2023, AND TERMINATING ON AUGUST 8, 2024
7. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MIG CONSULTING FOR ASSISTANCE WITH
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY'S ADOPTED HOUSING ELEMENT: Community Development.
AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MIG CONSULTING IN THE AMOUNT OF
$528,088, INCLUDING ANY NON -SUBSTANTIVE EXTENSIONS, CHANGE ORDERS,
PURCHASE ORDERS, AND AMENDMENTS UP TO THE AUTHORIZED BUDGET AMOUNT
OF $528,088
8. PURCHASE AND ACQUISITION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9920 LAKEWOOD BLVD.: Public Works.
1) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 23-8185, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND ACQUISITION OF A
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9920
LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTED MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR THE "LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD AT FLORENCE AVENUE
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT"; AND,
2) AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY WITH KITSIGIANIS PROPERTIES, LLC
A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 55% INTEREST;
DEMETRIOS K. BAKOLAS AND KONSTANTINA D. BAKOLAS, TRUSTEES OF THE
BAKOLAS FAMILY TRUST, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 30% INTEREST; AND GELIANN
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KITSIGIANIS, OR HER SUCCESSOR(S), AS TRUSTEE OF THE GELIANN KITSIGIANIS
REVOCABLE TRUST DATED DECEMBER 30, 2014, AS MAY BE AMENDED, AS TO AN
UNDIVIDED 15% INTEREST, SUBJECT TO ITEM NO. 14 IN THE AMOUNT OF $400,
INCLUDING ANY NON -SUBSTANTIVE EXTENSIONS AND AMENDMENTS.
9. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH
LOS ANGELES AREA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (LARA): Public
Works.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 23-8186, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
(JPA) WITH LOS ANGELES AREA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
(LARA)
10. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY'S SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN: Public Works.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 23-8187, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE CITY'S SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN
(SSMP)
11. POLICE DEPARTMENT HIRING INCENTIVES FOR LATERAL POLICE OFFICER
RECRUITMENTS: Police.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 23-8188, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO OFFER RECRUITMENT
INCENTIVES AIMED AT ATTRACTING QUALITY LATERAL POLICE OFFICERS FROM
OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ("LATERAL OFFICERS")
12. ANNUAL RATE ADJUSTMENTS REQUESTED BY ATHENS SERVICES, INC. FOR SOLID
WASTE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING SERVICES: Public Works.
1) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 23-8189, APPROVING RATE ADJUSTMENTS FOR SOLID
WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICES PROVIDED BY ATHENS SERVICES, INC. TO
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS; AND,
2) APPROVED THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT
SERVICES AGREEMENT.
13. PROPOSED SPEED LIMIT CHANGES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS CITYWIDE: Public Works.
INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 23-1509, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING AN ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY AND
AMENDING SECTION 3199.10 OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT PRIMA
FACIE SPEED LIMITS FOR CERTAIN STREETS PURSUANT TO THE SURVEY AND THE
CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE
14. EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FISCAL YEAR 2023 LOCAL
SOLICITATION: Police.
AUTHORIZED THE DOWNEY POLICE DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION
FOR THE 2023 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
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15. SALES TAX UPDATE FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF CALENDAR YEAR 2023: Finance.
RECEIVED AND FILED A REPORT ON SALES TAX RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER
OF CALENDAR YEAR 2023
Council Member Sosa left the City Council meeting at 8:18 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
16. STATUS UPDATE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A CITYWIDE FIBER OPTIC NETWORK
SYSTEM: Public Works.
RECEIVED AND FILED A STATUS UPDATE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A CITYWIDE
FIBER OPTIC NETWORK SYSTEM WITH SIFT NETWORKS DOWNEY, LLC
Director of Public Works Matthew Baumgardner presented the staff report for Item No. 16. He
provided background information regarding the Council's strategic goal for implementing the network,
access to reliable high-speed internet, and the history of the development agreement with SiFi Networks
Downey, LLC. He shared the details of the agreement for the installation of approximately 250 miles of
new fiber optic cable, 42 cables, and one central terminal and added the agreement does not preclude
internet service providers from expanding their own networks and every property will have access to the
network, which encourages competition and keeps pricing down. He explained the fiber optic installation
process through microtrenching, microduct installation, lateral installation, and backfill of the trench. He
clarified the typical completion time is one day to complete an area. He stated SiFi Networks estimates
another six months to complete the design process and two to three years to complete installation
throughout the City, which will be divided into 10 areas. He reported the cost of the $100 million project
would be funded by SiFi Networks with no cost to the property owners and SiFi Networks would pay the
City's costs for review, permitting, and inspection. He added the City would coordinate with SiFi Networks
to complete review of the project, provide scheduling of the City's Capital Improvement Program projects,
and ensure coordination of planning of projects to prevent conflicts.
Mayor Frometa thanked Director Baumgardner for his report and inquired regarding streets that
have been rehabilitated under the City's Street Improvement Program. Director Baumgardner responded
the microtrenching method and location of the installation ensures minimal impact to the street. Mayor
Frometa inquired regarding an anticipated update in January 2024. Director Baumgardner responded the
project design should be completed in January, with staff coordinating the schedule, and construction
beginning in the first quarter of 2024. He stated SiFi Networks would ideally complete their work before
the street is repaved. Mayor Frometa inquired regarding prioritization of the 10 sections of the City.
Director Baumgardner responded this matter could be discussed during the January 2024 update and
the 10 areas could follow those developed under the repaving plan. He clarified access will be unavailable
until the end of the project when the system is connected to the central terminal. Mayor Frometa inquired
regarding the warranty on the backfilling of the microtrench. Director Baumgardner responded the
warranty was not addressed in the development agreement and he would report back to the City Council
regarding the warranty.
It was moved by Council Member Horn, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Trujillo, and carried 3-0,
with Council Member Sosa absent, to receive and file a status update on the Implementation of a Citywide
Fiber Optic Network System with SiFi Networks Downey, LLC.
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Mayor Frometa adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting - Open Session at 8:32 p.m. in
memory of L.A. County Sheriff Recruit Alejandro Martinez, 27, who succumbed to his injuries after being
hit by a wrong -way driver in Whittier last November; and, CAL FIRE Assistant Chief Josh Bischof, CAL
FIRE Fire Captain Tim Rodriguez, and contract Pilot Tony Sousa, who died during a helicopter crash
while battling a small fire in the Cabazon area.
MARA ALICIA DUARTE, 7 CVC CLAUDIA M. FROMETA
City Clerk Mayor
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