COUNCILMINUTES OF THE
CITY OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 13, 2022
The City Council of the City of Downey held a Regular City Council Meeting on December 13, 2022, at 6:36 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
Vacant Council Member, District 1
Catherine Alvarez Council Member (excused)
Hector Sosa Council Member
ALSO PRESENT: Vaniah De Rojas, Interim Assistant City Manager Lauren Langer, Interim City Attorney
Leslie Murray, Police Chief
Dan Hurlock, Fire Chief
Delfino Consunji, Public Works Director
Jason Chacon, Director of Parks & Recreation
Crystal Landavazo, Interim Community Development Director Maria Rivas, Acting Assistant to the City Manager
M. Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
The Invocation was delivered by Greg Welch, Downey Police Department Chaplain. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Emily, Sarah and Jessica Frometa.
Mayor Frometa acknowledged former Mayors and Council Members; Commission and Board Members; Representatives from local Legislative Offices; Elected Officials from surrounding cities; and, community members in attendance. She expressed her gratitude to the Fire and Police Department personnel in attendance and thanked Chiefs Murray and Hurlock for their leadership. lri l*l `yir_ olkNE.3
Nolveris Frometa administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Frometa.
Mayor Frometa thanked her Council colleagues for appointing her as Mayor. She shared her overarching priorities: fiscal responsibility, public safety, legacy projects, efficiency and sustainability, youth initiatives, community engagement, quality of life, and transparency. She commented regarding recruitment of a new City Manager and other executive positions. She stated the strength of a city is incumbent upon the stability of its City Council and a City Manager with a vision who understands the mission of the City. She commented regarding prudent financial practices and shared regarding the presentation of a balanced budget for the past 10 years and mentioned the City received the distinguished Budget Presentation Award. She attributed these achievements to Finance Director Gandhy and the priorities set by the City Council. She emphasized maintenance of public safety as a City Council Minutes
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Mayor Frometa recessed the City Council meeting at 7:18 p.m. Mayor Frometa reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:08 p.m. with Council Member Alvarez absent.
Interim Assistant City Manager De Rojas congratulated Mayor Frometa on being sworn in as Mayor. She shared this meeting would be the last City Council meeting for retiring Director of Public Works/City Engineer Delfino Consunji and Finance Director Anil Gandhy. She thanked Interim City Manager Scott, the City Council, and Mayor Frometa for their leadership in 2022 and wished everyone 2 happy holidays.
Mayor Frometa asked City Clerk Duarte if there were any written comments received regard i Agenda, Consent Calendar and Non -Agenda items. City Clerk Duarte confirmed two written commen] were received.
Gabrielle Villa, resident, requested the repair of a pothole on Imperial Hwy. between Down Ave. and Brookshire Ave. I
Rodolfo Cortes Barragan, non-resident, commented regarding Public Comment period at County Board of Supervisors meeting and the Downey City Council meeting.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Trujillo, seconded by Council Member Sosa, and carried 3-0, with Council Member Alvarez absent, to receive and file written public comment.
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Mayor Fnomaba asked if there was anyone present who would like to comment on Agenda, Consent Calendar and Non -Agenda items.
Lee Squire, resident, commented regarding the thin blue line flag.
BC, remiderd, commented regarding o change in direction for the City and the Special Municipal EkacUmn. he thanked Directors Ch000n. Director Coneu ji. ChiefHudonk. Chief Murray, and City Clerk Duarte for their work, and wished Council Member Sosa luck as new Council Member.
Jeremy C|ifton, ree|dent, congratulated Mayor Fronne{o on her na-e|ection. Council yNmnnber Soso on his election to District 2, Mayor Pro Tenn Trujillo on his appointment as Mayor Pro Tern. and Director Checunonthe development ofthe Downey Sports Complex.
Brandon 8anDui|y, resident, congratulated K8ayorFnonne{e on her re-election and appointment aeMayor and commented regarding the Council Members.
Dorothy Pannberton, resident, congratulated Mayor Fromete on her second term. welcomed Council K8arnber 8moa, and commented regarding dog perke, a community Qarden, trash, and Oh1obmrfeatin Downey.
Barbaro F{odriguez, ree|dmnt, oonnnnenhad regarding demnoon*oy, newspaper media, orinne. City maintenance, and Council Members.
Joaquin Beltran, resident, commented regarding Council Members. |twas moved by Mayor Pro Tern Trujillo, seconded byCouncil Member Sosa.and carried 3-0. � with Council Member Alvarez absent, Uzclose public comment.
Mayor Frometa commented regarding allegations made against her and regarding her campaign and safety.
It was moved by Mayor Frometa.seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Trujillo, and carried 3-0.with Council Member Alvarez absent, bzapprove the Consent Calendar.
1. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 363580 — 384377; Payroll Wire Noe. are 30004285 — 30004284 & 30004290-30004288; EFT Nos. 11953— 12053; Manual Wire Nos. 2315-2324. and, Cashier's Check Nos. 149-152inthe total amount of$11.6O8.8O1.31:Finance.
3. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES AMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING RULES RELATM
TO PUBLIC COMMENT AND REMOVAL OF A DISRUPTIVE MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC FROM A COUNCIL MEETING: Administration.
ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 1, SECTION 2105 REGULATING THE RULES OF CONDUCT FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS; AND,
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Mayor Frometa adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:51 p.m. in memory of the lives lost due to COVI D- 19. &
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