City Council Minutes
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MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 22, 2022
The City Council of the City of Downey held a Special City Council Meeting on March 22, 2022, at 5:32 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California, with Mayor Pacheco presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Blanca Pacheco Mayor
Catherine Alvarez Mayor Pro Tem
Claudia M. Frometa Council Member
Mario Trujillo Council Member
ALSO PRESENT: Gilbert Livas, City Manager
John Oskoui, Assistant City Manager
Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney
Aldo Schindler, Deputy City Manager/Community Development James McQueen, Human Resources Director
Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pacheco asked City Clerk Duarte if any written comments were received regarding Closed Session Items. City Clerk Duarte confirmed no written Public Comments were received. Mayor Pacheco asked if there was anyone present who would like to comment on Closed Session items.
Armando Herman, nonresident, commented on Closed Session Item Nos. 1 and 2. He commented on the workers compensation system and inquired about the identity of the candidate being considered.
Having no one, Mayor Pacheco closed public comment.
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Pacheco announced the City Council is recessing to Closed Session at 5:38 p.m. to discuss matters under the authority of the following sections of the Government Code:
1. Government Code Section 54956.95 - Liability Claim – Worker’s Compensation Claim – Claimant:
Robert Linares – Claim No.: 18-135801; Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ11562752 – Agency claimed against: City of Downey.
2. Public Employee Appointment/Discussion: Government Code Section 54957 - Title: Interim City Manager.
RECONVENED SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Pacheco reconvened the Special City Council meeting at 6:32 p.m. with all Council Members present.
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City Attorney Abich Garcia reported the Closed Session report for as follows: In regards to Item No. 1, the City Council received a status report and gave settlement authority to its legal counsel; in regards to Item No. 2, the City Council gave direction to City staff and there was no reportable action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pacheco adjourned the Special City Council meeting at 6:33 p.m.
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC BLANCA PACHECO
City Clerk Mayor