Downey — 2025-07-08

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT\nLEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026: Public Works.\nTHAT THE CITY COUNCIL:\n1) CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE CONFIRMATION AND LEVY OF\nASSESSMENTS FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026; AND,\n2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-8309, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT\nAND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF\nDOWNEY LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121 FOR FISCAL\nYEAR 2025-2026 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE\nCALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE.

10. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY\nAND KILTER LA, LLC FOR DISCOVER DOWNEY BRAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES:\nEconomic Development.\nTHAT THE CITY COUNCIL:\nAUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE PROFESSIONAL\nSERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KILTER LA, LLC FOR DISCOVER DOWNEY BRAND\nDEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR A TERM BEGINNING ON JULY 8, 2025, AND ENDING ON\nJUNE 30, 2026, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $19,800.

11. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LANDSCAPE WEST\nMANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. FOR ON-STREET, PARKS, AND FACILITIES LANDSCAPE\nMAINTENANCE SERVICES: Public Works.\nTHAT THE CITY COUNCIL:\n1) APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LANDSCAPE WEST\nMANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $992,928 ANNUALLY FOR ONSTREET, PARKS, AND PUBLIC FACILITIES LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES\nFOR AN INITIAL TWO-YEAR TERM WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM FOR A\nMAXIMUM OF THREE (3) ONE-YEAR PERIODS;\n2) AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND,\n3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE\nAGREEMENT.

12. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND PLACER LABS INC.\nFOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DATA SERVICES: Economic Development.\nTHAT THE CITY COUNCIL:\nAPPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH PLACER LABS INC. FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT\nDATA FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2025 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT\nAMOUNT OF $84,406 OVER THE THREE-YEAR TERM, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY\nMANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.

13. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A\nMASTER EQUIPMENT LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND APPROVING RELATED\nDOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) NEW FIRE ENGINES: Fire.\nTHAT THE CITY COUNCIL:\n1) APPROVE THE FINANCING AGREEMENT WITH PNC EQUIPMENT FINANCE IN THE\nAMOUNT OF $2,407,169.60 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO PIERCE ENFORCER TYPE-I\nTRIPLE COMBINATION PUMPER FIRE ENGINES AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY\nMANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND,\n2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-8310, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A\nMASTER EQUIPMENT LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND APPROVING RELATED\nDOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS.

14. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A\nMASTER EQUIPMENT LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND APPROVING RELATED\nDOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) ROAD RESCUE\nAMBULANCES: Fire.\nTHAT THE CITY COUNCIL:\n1) APPROVE THE FINANCING AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY LEASING PARTNERS\nFOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCES IN THE AMOUNT OF\n$674,138 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE\nTHE FINANCING AGREEMENT; AND,\n2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-8311, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A\nMASTER EQUIPMENT LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND APPROVING RELATED\nDOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) ROAD RESCUE\nAMBULANCES.

15. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT\nFUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT\nFOR MEASURE A FUNDING FOR THE DOG PARK PROJECT AT GOLDEN PARK: Parks &\nRecreation.\nTHAT THE CITY COUNCIL:\nADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-8312, APPROVING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR\nGRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE\nDISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING FOR THE DOG PARK PROJECT AT GOLDEN PARK.

16. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS\nOF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE: Administration.\nTHAT THE CITY COUNCIL:\nADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-1530, AMENDING SECTIONS 2449, 2910, 3199.8, 3301, 3310,\n3322, 3729 AND 5860 RELATING TO PARKS DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION, PUBLIC\nWORKS BIDDING, TRUCK ROUTES, FIRE CODE, BURGLARY AND ROBBERY ALARM,\nAND CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS.

17. APPROVAL OF STREET CLOSURE APPLICATION REQUEST BY THE LOS ANGELES\nCENTERS FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE FOR THE DOWNEY PRIDE FESTIVAL EVENT:\nAdministration.\nTHAT THE CITY COUNCIL:\nAPPROVE THE STREET CLOSURE APPLICATION FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2025,\nSTARTING AT 10:00 A.M. AND CONTINUING TO 2:00 A.M. ON AUGUST 10, 2025, TO\nACCOMMODATE THE “DOWNEY PRIDE FESTIVAL” TAKING PLACE FROM 4:00 P.M. TO\n10:00 P.M. ON AUGUST 9, 2025.

18. APPROVAL OF STREET CLOSURE REQUEST – CITY OF DOWNEY’S 12th ANNUAL NATIONAL\nNIGHT OUT EVENT: Police.\nTHAT THE CITY COUNCIL:\nAPPROVE A STREET CLOSURE AT THE INTERSECTION OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AND\n3RD STREET FOR THE CITY OF DOWNEY’S 12TH ANNUAL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT\nON TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025.

19. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIVE PERCENT INCREASE IN THE\nASSESSMENTS LEVIED ON PARCELS IN THE DOWNTOWN DOWNEY COMMUNITY BENEFIT\nDISTRICT: Economic Development.\nTHAT THE CITY COUNCIL:\nADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-8313, APPROVING A FIVE PERCENT INCREASE OF THE\nASSESSMENTS LEVIED ON PARCELS IN THE DOWNTOWN DOWNEY COMMUNITY\nBENEFIT DISTRICT.

2. CONSIDERATION OF AN UNCODIFIED URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING A MORATORIUM\nON SINGLE PRICE OVERSTOCK/DISCOUNT STORES WITHIN CITY LIMITS FOR AN\nADDITIONAL TEN (10) MONTHS AND FIFTEEN (15) DAYS: Community Development.\nTHAT THE CITY COUNCIL:\nADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-1529, AN UNCODIFIED URGENCY ORDINANCE, EXTENDING\nA MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL, COMMENCEMENT, ESTABLISHMENT,\nRELOCATION, OR EXPANSION OF SINGLE PRICE OVERSTOCK/DISCOUNT STORES\nWITHIN CITY LIMITS FOR AN ADDITIONAL TEN (10) MONTHS AND FIFTEEN (15) DAYS\nPURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858.

20. DISCUSSION REGARDING POTENTIAL CITY\nIMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT: Administration.\nRESPONSES\nTO\nRECENT FEDERAL\nTHAT THE CITY COUNCIL DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF ON THE\nFOLLOWING ITEMS:\n1) BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY RECENT ICE\nRAIDS;\n2) AMEND THE CITY’S LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM TO INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR\nIMMIGRATION REFORM;\n3) RESOLUTION REGARDING RECENT ACTIONS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT\nPERTAINING TO IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT; AND,\n4) ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE USE OF FACE COVERINGS.

3.\nAPPROVE MINUTES: Regular Meetings of January 23, 2024; February 13, 2024; and, February\n27, 2024: City Clerk.

4.\nWARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 389625-390068; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004584, 30004590,\n30004593, and 30004595-30004596; EFT Nos. 14747-14790; and, Manual Wire Nos. 2694-2699,\nand Cashier’s Check Nos. 91196, in the total amount of $6,542,575.16: Finance.

5.\nAPPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT FOR\nCONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE RESIDENTIAL STREETS PAVEMENT PROJECT – AREA 6,\nCAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 22-23: Public Works.\nTHAT THE CITY COUNCIL:\nAPPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZE THE SOLICITATION OF\nCONSTRUCTION BIDS, FOR THE AREA 6 PROJECT (PROJECT), CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT\nPROGRAM (CIP) NO. 22-23.

6.\nAWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR (1) BARBARA J. RILEY COMMUNITY CENTER\nPARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 23-17; (2) SOUTH\nALLEY / PARKING LOT REHABILITATION AT WILDERNESS PARK, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT\nPROJECT NO. 24-10; AND (3) CITY PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS, CAPITAL\nIMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 25-06: Public Works.\nTHAT THE CITY COUNCIL:\n1) AWARD BARBARA J. RILEY COMMUNITY CENTER (CIP 23-17), SOUTH ALLEY/\nWILDERNESS PARK (CIP 24-10), AND CITY PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS (CIP 2506) TO PAVEWEST, LLC, THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER,\nFOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $733,848, AND WAIVE ANY AND ALL MINOR\nIRREGULARITIES IN THE BIDDING DOCUMENTS AS SUBMITTED BY SAID BIDDER;\nAND,\n2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE\nAGREEMENT WITH PAVEWEST, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $733,848, INCLUDING ANY\nNON-SUBSTANTIVE EXTENSIONS, CHANGE ORDERS, PURCHASE ORDERS, AND\nAMENDMENTS UP TO THE AUTHORIZED BUDGET AMOUNT OF $885,000.

7.\nAPPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE SOLICITATION FOR\nCONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE GUATEMALA AVE. AT SUVA ST. TRAFFIC SIGNAL\nIMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 25-14: Public Works.\nTHAT THE CITY COUNCIL:\nAPPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE SOLICITATION FOR THE\nCONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE GUATEMALA AVE. AT SUVA ST. TRAFFIC SIGNAL\nIMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CIP NO. 25-14.

8.\nAPPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE PARAMOUNT BLVD. STORMWATER\nLIFT STATION IMPROVEMENT, MISCELLANEOUS PROJECT (MP) NO. 407: Public Works.\nTHAT THE CITY COUNCIL:\n1) AWARD A CONTRACT TO BIG BEAR ELECTRIC, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $224,000\nFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARAMOUNT BLVD. STORMWATER LIFT\nSTATION IMPROVEMENT, MP NO. 407;\n2) APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF $100,000 FROM STORM WATER FUND, CIP ACCOUNT\nNO. 50-1-4012 TO STORM WATER FUND, CIP ACCOUNT NO. 50-1-3983; AND,\n3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ANY CHANGE\nORDERS OR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK FOR THIS PROJECT DEEMED\nNECESSARY OR DESIRABLE UP TO THE APPROVED PROJECT BUDGET OF\n$350,000.

9.\nAPPROVAL OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND\nTHE GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE GATEWAY CITIES\nREGIONAL FIBER OPTIC NETWORK PROJECT: Public Works.\nTHAT THE CITY COUNCIL:\nAPPROVE A RIGHT-OF-WAY USE AGREEMENT WITH THE GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL\nOF GOVERNMENTS FOR A LICENSE TO ENCROACH UNDER, ON, AND ALONG THE CITY\nRIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING, MAINTAINING, AND OPERATING\nFIBER OPTIC LINES AS PART OF THE GATEWAY CITIES REGIONAL FIBER OPTIC\nNETWORK.

PRESENTATIONS\n1. Mayor’s Outstanding Citizen Award to Jose Luis Ruiz, Community Advocate and Entrepreneur.\n2. Mayor’s Outstanding Citizen Award to Angel Cervantes, Warren High School, Varsity Baseball\nPlayer.\n3. Proclamation in honor of Disability Pride Month.\n4. Proclamation in honor of July is “Parks Make Life Better!” Month.