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, 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 54956.95 - Liability Claim - Worker’s Compensation Claim – Claimant:
Thomas Lim - Claim No.: 18-139200 – Worker’s Compensation Board No.: ADJ11833716; Agency claimed against: City of Downey.
2. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Initiation of Litigation. National Opioid Litigation/Settlements re Purdue Pharma and Secondary Opioid Manufacturers.
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: Father Samuel Ward, St. Raymond Catholic Church
SEPTEMBER 23, 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 FLAG SALUTE: Girl Scouts Troop 2543
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS: None.
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.
1. APPROVE MINUTES: Special Meeting of May 20, 2024 and Regular Meeting of May 28, 2024: City Clerk.
2. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 392051-392557; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004615-30004619; EFT Nos. 15007-15049; and, Manual Wire Nos. 2732-2733, in the total amount of $6,347,662.50: Finance.
3. APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF A SEWER JETTER FOR PUBLIC WORKS UTILITIES OPERATIONS: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF US JETTING, MODEL USJ-4018-600, SEWER JETTER TRAILER WITH HIGH PRESSURE 18 GALLONS PER MINUTE (GPM), 4,000 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI), SEWER CLEANER AND 750 GALLONS OF WATER CONTAINMENT FROM US JETTING, INC. FOR THE TOTAL BID AMOUNT OF $94,780, AND WAIVE ANY AND
ALL MINOR IRREGULARITIES IN THE BIDDING DOCUMENTS AS SUBMITTED BY SAID BIDDER.
4. AUTHORIZE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT’S ZOLL AUTOPULSE
MECHANICAL CARDIO PULMONARY RESUSCITATION DEVICES WITH NEW ZOLL AUTOPULSE NXT DEVICES: Fire.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
AUTHORIZE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING ZOLL AUTOPULSE DEVICES WITH FIVE (5) ZOLL AUTOPULSE NXT MECHANICAL CARDIO PULMONARY RESUSCITATION DEVICES FOR A TOTAL COST OF $119,642.
5. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY (METRO) FOR THE RECONNECTING COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS PROJECT: Public Works.
3 THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE RECONNECTING COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS PROJECT;
2) AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE LETTER OF AGREEMENT; AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ANY FUTURE AMENDMENTS TO THE LETTER OF AGREEMENT IF DEEMED NECESSARY.
6. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AKESO OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SERVICES FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SERVICES:
Human Resources.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AKESO
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY TO PROVIDE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND
SAFETY SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF DOWNEY FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025 AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2028 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ANNUAL BUDGET AUTHORITY; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AKESO OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY.
7. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DOWNEY AND DAVID HAASE, MD, AS THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES MEDICAL DIRECTOR: Fire.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES MEDICAL DIRECTOR AGREEMENT
WITH DAVID HAASE, MD, FOR MEDICAL DIRECTOR SERVICES, FOR A TWO-YEAR AND NINE-MONTH TERM BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 1, 2025, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $101,250.
8. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT RENEWALS WITH UKG FOR UKG READY TIME, UKG READY
ACCRUALS MANAGER, UKG SCHEDULER, AND UKG TELESTAFF SOFTWARE SOLUTION
FOR WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, INCLUDING TIMEKEEPING AND SCHEDULING MODULES: Human Resources.
THAT CITY COUNCIL:
1) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT WITH UKG FOR A
ONE-YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR THE UKG READY SYSTEM, FOR A TERM BEGINNING ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2025, AND ENDING ON AUGUST 31, 2026 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $61,647, AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT WITH UKG FOR A
THREE-YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR THE UKG TELESTAFF SYSTEM, FOR A TERM BEGINNING ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2025, AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2028 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $113,929.
9. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MDG ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES: Economic Development.
4 THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE A NEW PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MDG ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE CDBG, HOME, HUD, AND PLHA PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR AN INITIAL ONE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025, IN AN AMOUNT
NOT-TO-EXCEED ONE MILLION, FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR DOLLARS ($1,429,184) UTILIZING STATE AND FEDERAL
GRANT MONIES, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.
10. APPROVAL OF SERVICES AND LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY, RAW INSPIRATION, INC., AND DOWNTOWN DOWNEY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR OPERATION OF THE DOWNEY CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET: Economic Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE SERVICES AND LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH RAW INSPIRATION, INC.
AND THE DOWNTOWN DOWNEY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE OPERATION OF THE DOWNEY CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM, WITH AN OPTIONAL ONE-YEAR EXTENSION THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2027; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.
11. APPROVAL OF MEASURE A FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PROGRAMS: Economic Development.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE MEASURE A FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE TERM BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 23, 2025, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2031,
AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE AGREEMENT AND RECEIVE THE CITY’S ALLOCATION.
12. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO ENTER INTO AND APPROVING A
COOPERATIVE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDS FOR THE FURMAN PARK STORMWATER CAPTURE AND INFILTRATION PROJECT:
Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-8320, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A
COOPERATIVE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT (CIA) WITH CALTRANS TO RECEIVE
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE FURMAN PARK STORMWATER CAPTURE AND
INFILTRATION PROJECT;
2) APPROVE CIA NO. D43CIAULA0004 WITH CALTRANS TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,500,000 FOR THE FURMAN PARK STORMWATER CAPTURE AND INFILTRATION PROJECT;
3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CIA INCLUDING ANY NON- SUBSTANTIVE AMENDMENTS; AND,
4) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL FUTURE AMENDMENTS TO THE CIA AS DEEMED NECESSARY.
5 13. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT RECORDS: Public Works.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-8321, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PUBLIC RECORDS.
14. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION CENSURING COUNCIL MEMBER MARIO TRUJILLO: Mayor Sosa.
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-8322, CENSURING COUNCILMEMBER TRUJILLO.
THIS IS A CITY COUNCIL-INITIATED ACTION THAT IS ENTIRELY WITHIN THE CITY COUNCIL’S DISCRETION AND IS THEREFORE NOT ACCOMPANIED BY ANY STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: In memory of Deputy Sheriff, Andres “Andy” Lahera, 56, 14 year-veteran of the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, Florida who succumbed to his injuries received when being struck by a vehicle while directing traffic at an intersection; and, Highway Patrol Trooper, Wayne Adamick, Jr., 44, 1 year- veteran of the Texas Highway Patrol, who died in a single-vehicle crash while responding to a call for assistance.
FUTURE COUNCIL REQUESTED ITEMS:
1. Driveway expansion options for residents – (H. Ortiz)
2. Options for limiting live music at residential properties – (D. Pemberton)
3. Reimbursement options for outside meetings/conference – (M. Trujillo)
4. Research installing license plate readers at/near Golden Park – (H. Ortiz)
5. Conduct crime analysis at Golden Park – (H. Ortiz)
6. Research adding security at Golden Park – (H. Ortiz)
7. Research a Talent Show for Downey – (M. Trujillo)
8. Options for expanding youth entrepreneurial day – (H. Ortiz)
9. Review center median divider on Florence at Tristan and Bellman for left turn traffic – (D. Pemberton)
10. Discuss regulations for the use of string lighting on businesses – (H. Ortiz)
11. Update options for Commercial Parking Standards – (H. Ortiz)
12. Discuss marketing campaign for residents on building an ADU – (M. Trujillo)
13. Stop sign survey at Samoline and Springer – (H. Sosa)
14. Traffic Study for crosswalks by Furman Park – (D. Pemberton)
15. Review parking space striping along Stewart and Gray Rd. – (M. Trujillo)
16. Research traffic calming measures on Gallatin Road east of Lakewood Boulevard – (D. Pemberton)
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6 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 [email protected]: 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.
Dated this 18th day of September, 2025. Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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