1 CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR
HECTOR SOSA
MAYOR PRO TEM
DOROTHY PEMBERTON
COUNCIL MEMBERS
CLAUDIA M. FROMETA
HORACIO ORTIZ
MARIO TRUJILLO
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CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Frometa, Ortiz, Trujillo, Mayor Pro Tem Pemberton, Mayor Sosa
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).
RECESS TO A CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL UNDER THE FOLLOWING AUTHORITIES:
1. Government Code 54956.95 – Liability Claim. Claimant: Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club. Claim No. 24079. Agency claimed against: City of Downey.
RECONVENE AND ANNOUNCE CLOSED SESSION ACTION
CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Council Members Frometa, Ortiz, Trujillo, Mayor Pro Tem Pemberton, Mayor Sosa
INVOCATION: Pastor Tanya Lopez, Downey Memorial Church
FLAG SALUTE: Boy Scout Pack 805
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
JUNE 10, 2025
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Regular Meeting
5:30 p.m. – Closed Session
6:30 p.m. – Open Session
Council Chambers
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
2 PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor’s Outstanding Citizen Award to Rudy Sloan-Casanova.
2. Mayor’s Outstanding Citizen Award to Tony Martinez.
3. Mayor’s Outstanding Citizen Award to Downey High School AVID Seniors.
4. Proclamation in honor of the U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday.
5. Presentation to the City Council by L.A. County Vector Control.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FEE SCHEDULE ASSOCIATED WITH ADMINISTRATION OF CHAPTER 7 OF ARTICLE VIII OF THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE (“VACANT AND ABANDONED PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, SECURITY, REGISTRATION, AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS”) REGULATING THE MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY OF VACANT PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF DOWNEY: Community Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-8301, ESTABLISHING FEE SCHEDULE ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CHAPTER 7 (“VACANT AND ABANDONED
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, SECURITY, REGISTRATION, AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS”) REGULATING THE MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY OF VACANT PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF DOWNEY.
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. 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.
2. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 388909-389253; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004580 and 30004586- 30004588; EFT Nos. 14658-14696; and, Manual Wire Nos. 2685-269, in the total amount of $3,428,117.39: Finance.
3. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NINYO & MOORE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION SERVICES AT 9255 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 17-01: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NINYO & MOORE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION SERVICES FOR A 12-MONTH TERM BEGINNING ON JUNE 11, 2025, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $214,067; AND,
3 2) AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NINYO & MOORE IN THE AMOUNT OF $214,067,
INCLUDING ANY NON-SUBSTANTIVE EXTENSIONS, CHANGE ORDERS AND AMENDMENTS UP TO THE AUTHORIZED BUDGET AMOUNT OF $350,000.
4. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY AT 13407 AND 13413 LAKEWOOD BLVD.: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY WITH JAY SHIVSHANKAR LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,332, INCLUDING
ANY NON-SUBSTANTIVE AMENDMENTS, UP TO THE APPROVED BUDGET AMOUNT OF $6,000, FOR THE PURCHASE OF PARTIAL FEE AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13407 LAKEWOOD BLVD.; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY WITH JYOTSANABEN N. PATEL, AS A TRUSTEE FOR THE PATEL FAMILY TRUST DATED DECEMBER 11, 2009 IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,404, INCLUDING ANY
NON-SUBSTANTIVE AMENDMENTS, UP TO THE APPROVED BUDGET AMOUNT OF $6,000, FOR THE PURCHASE OF PARTIAL FEE AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13413 LAKEWOOD BLVD.
5. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SERVICES FOR THE POLICE ON CAMPUS PROGRAM AT DOWNEY AND WARREN HIGH SCHOOLS: Police.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DOWNEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SERVICES AT DOWNEY AND WARREN HIGH SCHOOLS COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2025, AND TERMINATING ON JUNE 30, 2030; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT.
6. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SERVICES FOR THE POLICE ON CAMPUS PROGRAM AT COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL: Police.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DOWNEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SERVICES AT COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCING ON AUGUST 13, 2025, AND TERMINATING ON AUGUST 16, 2026; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Police Officer Samuel Riveros, 35, nine-year veteran of the Baldwin Park Police Department, who was fatally shot while responding to a “shots fired” call; and, Darius Wong, 43, a civilian, who was also fatally shot at the scene.
4 FUTURE COUNCIL REQUESTED ITEMS:
1. Work with County to address street conditions near Courthouse – (M. Trujillo)
2. Driveway expansion options for residents – (H. Ortiz)
3. Explore options for waiving City fees for Veterans including development fees – (M. Trujillo)
4. Options for installing economical bus shelters or trees – (D. Pemberton)
5. Options for improving the OLPH traffic island – (M. Trujillo)
6. Options for limiting live music at residential properties – (D. Pemberton)
7. Reimbursement options for outside meetings/conference – (M. Trujillo)
8. Research need for more trash cans on major thoroughfares – (M. Trujillo)
9. Research installing license plate readers at/near Golden Park – (H. Ortiz)
10. Conduct crime analysis at Golden Park – (H. Ortiz)
11. Research adding security at Golden Park – (H. Ortiz)
12. Grammar school arches preservation update – (M. Trujillo)
13. Create a campaign that crime is prosecuted in Downey – (C. Frometa)
14. Research a Talent Show for Downey – (M. Trujillo)
15. Options for expanding youth entrepreneurial day – (H. Ortiz)
16. Study stop sign installation at Dos Rios Rd. and Bluff St. – (D. Pemberton)
17. Review center medial divider on Florence at Tristan and Bellman for left turn traffic – (D. Pemberton)
18. Create an informational guide on how to properly discharge safe and sane fireworks – (C. Frometa)
19. Research options for outdoor lighting standards – (C. Frometa)
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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.
Dated this 5th day of June, 2025. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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