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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

CITY COUNCIL

MAYOR

CLAUDIA M. FROMETA

Regular Meeting

5:30 p.m. - Closed Session

6:30 p.m. - Open Session

MAYOR PRO TEM

HORACIO ORTIZ

Council Chambers

11111 Brookshire Avenue

Downey, CA 90241

COUNCIL MEMBERS

DOROTHY PEMBERTON

HECTOR SOSA

MARIO TRUJILLO

Notice regarding Public Comment: In order to ensure that limited English proficiency 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 limited English proficiency 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 for public hearing and closed session items, and one 3-minute speaking time for agenda, consent calendar and non-agenda items 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, 48-hours in advance of the meeting.

CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL

Council Members Pemberton, Sosa, Trujillo, Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, Mayor Frometa

PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS

Persons wishing to address the City Council on any item on the Closed Session Agenda items may do so at this time. Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes, unless otherwise limited by the Mayor for good cause including number of speakers, as permitted by the City’s meeting rules.

RECESS TO A CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL UNDER THE FOLLOWING AUTHORITIES:

1. Government Code Section 54957.6 - Conference with labor negotiator James McQueen, Director of Human Resources Re: Direction for labor negotiations with Downey City Employees' Association- Maintenance Unit, Downey City Employees' Association- Miscellaneous Unit and Downey Public Safety Auxiliary Association. 2. Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) – Public Employee Performance Evaluation – Title: City Attorney. 3. Government Code Section 54957.6(a) – Conference with Labor Negotiator Agency Designated Representative: James McQueen, Director of Human Resources. Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney.

RECONVENE AND ANNOUNCE CLOSED SESSION ACTION

CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL

Council Members Pemberton, Sosa, Trujillo, Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, Mayor Frometa

INVOCATION

Greg Welch, Chaplain Downey Police Department

FLAG SALUTE

Girl Scouts Troop 2485

PRESENTATIONS

1. Mayor's Legacy Award to Ronald " Ron" Kolar. 2. Certificate of Recognition to Candace Galvan, Artist. 3. Proclamation to Soroptimist International of Downey in honor of Women's History Month. 4. Proclamation declaring March as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month. 5. Proclamation in Support of the American Red Cross.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

None.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA, CONSENT CALENDAR, AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS

This portion provides an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on agenda, consent calendar and items not listed on the agenda within the jurisdiction of the City Council. 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, unless otherwise limited by the Mayor for good cause including number of speakers, as permitted by the City’s meeting rules. The total public comment period is limited to 30 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.

APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

Regular Meeting of May 13, 2025.

APPROVAL OF WARRANTS ISSUED

Warrant Nos. 397321-397741 (City) and 111-115 (CMSC); Payroll Wire Nos. 30004685-30004686;30004687-30004688; 30004674;30004679; 30004684; 30004687; EFT Nos. 15674-15746 (City) and 50008-50012 (CMSC); and Manual Wire Nos. 2805-2809; in the total amount of $5,018,714.30.

APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 18-10, AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15282(K)

That the City Council: Approve the plans and specifications, and authorize the solicitation of construction bids for the Bellflower Boulevard Water System Improvements, CIP No. 18-10 and further finding that the project is exempt from the requirements contained in CEQA under Section 15282(k).

ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR THE PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD STORMWATER LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENT, MISCELLANEOUS PROJECT (MP) NO. 407

That the City Council: 1. Accept the work for the Paramount Boulevard Stormwater Lift Station Improvement, MP No. 407; 2. Approve the final construction contract amount of $235,995; and, 3. Authorize the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion indicating the work is complete and has been accepted by the City.

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE UPDATES TO THE CITY'S RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE

That the City Council: Adopt Resolution No. 26-8341, updating the City's Records Retention Schedule.

APPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 4

That the City Council: Adopt Resolution No. 26-8342, approving the appointment of Christian Gutierrez to the Public Works Committee for Council District 4.

MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT

That the City Council: 1. Receive and file the Mid-Year Budget Performance Report for the 6-month period ending December 31, 2025, which represents the balances and activity for the first and second quarters of FY 2025-2026; 2. Approve a revenue increase of $3,058,944 to the General Fund FY 2025-2026 budget; and, 3. Approve an appropriation increase of $2,646,889 to the General Fund FY 2025-2026 budget.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION AND MONTHLY REIMBURSEMENT OF CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS RELATED EXPENSES

That the City Council: Receive a report regarding City Council Compensation monthly Reimbursement of City Council business related expenses and provide staff with direction.

DISCUSSION REGARDING A STREETLIGHT MASTER PLAN FRAMEWORK AND AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFF TO PREPARE A CITYWIDE STREETLIGHT MASTER PLAN

That the City Council: 1. Discuss the proposed framework for preparation of a Citywide Streetlight Master Plan; 2. Direct staff to prepare a Citywide Streetlight Master Plan, including Citywide inventory mapping, deficiency analysis, prioritization scoring, conceptual improvement recommendations, and phased capital implementation strategies; and, 3. Direct staff to cease using a petition process as the primary basis for the installation of streetlights in areas of the City that do not have them.

CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS; CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS

CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

In memory of the 13 United States Service Members who have perished in the war with Iran: Chief Warrant Officer III, Robert M. Marzan, 54, of Sacramento, California; Major Jeffrey O’Brien, 45, of Waukee, Iowa; Sergeant Benjamin N. Pennington, 26 of Glendale, Kentucky; Captain Cody Khork, 35, of Winter Haven, Florida; Sergeant 1st Class Noah Tietjens, 42, of Bellevue, Nebraska; Sergeant 1st Class Nicole Amor, 39, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota; Sergeant Declan Coady, 20, of Des Moines, Iowa; Major John A. Klinner, 33 of Auburn, Alabama; Captain Ariana G. Savino, 31, of Covington, Washington; Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt, 34, of Bardstown, Kentucky; Captain Seth R. Koval, 38, of Mooresville, Indiana; Captain Curtis J. Angst, 30, of Wilmington, Ohio; Technical Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons, 28, of Columbus, Ohio; Senior Detective Armando Santa Anna, 52, 24-year veteran of the El Monte Police Department, who passed away due to complications during a preplanned surgery related to a work-related injury; and, Retired Fire Captain Bob Thomas, 28-year veteran of the Downey Fire Department, who retired in 1988.

FUTURE COUNCIL REQUESTED ITEMS

1. Options for limiting live music at residential properties – (D. Pemberton) 2. Study adding crosswalks at Castana Ave. near Golden Park – (H. Ortiz) 3. Review CUP fee structure for small businesses in Downey – (H. Sosa) 4. Traffic Study for crosswalks by Furman Park – (D. Pemberton) 5. Conduct a survey of traffic signs and stop signs along Brookshire Ave. – (H. Ortiz) 6. Research adding crosswalk on Florence Ave. between Arrington Ave. and Vultee St. – (C. Frometa) 7. Evaluate road conditions on Stewart & Gray Rd. from Garfield Ave. – (H. Sosa) 8. Evaluate a Hotel Users Tax – (M. Trujillo)

Supporting documents are available at: 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.

Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk

To view the livestream of the Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m.:

Zoom Teleconference: (888) 788-0099 or (877) 853-5247

Meeting ID: 842 8892 3601

Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84288923601

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DowneyCityCouncilMeetings

Members of the public wishing to submit written public comment can do so by sending an email to ccpubliccomment@downeyca.org or by submitting their written comments to the City Clerk’s Office in person no later than 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

Note: All written public comments received shall become public record as defined under the California Public Records Act.

To view the recording of the City Council Meeting at a later time:

https://www.youtube.com/@cityofdowneycouncilmeetings/streams

Date Posted: March 19, 2026

CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL

Council Members Pemberton, Sosa, Trujillo, Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, Mayor Frometa

PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS

RECESS TO A CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL UNDER THE FOLLOWING AUTHORITIES:

RECONVENE AND ANNOUNCE CLOSED SESSION ACTION

CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL

Council Members Pemberton, Sosa, Trujillo, Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, Mayor Frometa

INVOCATION

Greg Welch, Chaplain Downey Police Department

FLAG SALUTE

Girl Scouts Troop 2485

PRESENTATIONS

PUBLIC HEARINGS

None.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA, CONSENT CALENDAR, AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS

CONSENT CALENDAR

APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

Regular Meeting of May 13, 2025.

APPROVAL OF WARRANTS ISSUED

ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR THE PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD STORMWATER LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENT, MISCELLANEOUS PROJECT (MP) NO. 407

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE UPDATES TO THE CITY'S RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE

That the City Council: Adopt Resolution No. 26-8341, updating the City's Records Retention Schedule.

APPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 4

That the City Council: Adopt Resolution No. 26-8342, approving the appointment of Christian Gutierrez to the Public Works Committee for Council District 4.

MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION AND MONTHLY REIMBURSEMENT OF CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS RELATED EXPENSES

That the City Council: Receive a report regarding City Council Compensation monthly Reimbursement of City Council business related expenses and provide staff with direction.

DISCUSSION REGARDING A STREETLIGHT MASTER PLAN FRAMEWORK AND AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFF TO PREPARE A CITYWIDE STREETLIGHT MASTER PLAN

CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS; CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS

CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

FUTURE COUNCIL REQUESTED ITEMS

Date Posted: March 19, 2026