Tuesday, October 14, 2025
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR
HECTOR SOSA
Regular Meeting
5:30 p.m. - Closed Session
6:30 p.m. - Open Session
MAYOR PRO TEM
DOROTHY PEMBERTON
Council Chambers
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
COUNCIL MEMBERS
CLAUDIA M. FROMETA
HORACIO ORTIZ
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 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 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Fernando Garcia v. City of Downey et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC713683, California Court of Appeal Case No. B333372.
2. Government Code Sections 54956. 9(d)(2) and (e)(3) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation –Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to the attached letter (without exhibits) from Matthew Jacobs, Counsel for Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. dated June 24, 2025, letter and exhibits are available for public inspection at the Downey City Clerk's Office located at 11111 Brookshire Ave. Downey, CA 90241 during normal City business hours. Letter (without exhibits) can be viewed in the link below.
3. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) – Initiation of Litigation (1 case) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Consideration of Amicus Support for Petition for Writ of Certiorari, City of Huntington Beach et al. v. Newsom et al., Case No. 23-3694 (U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit), Case No. 25-337 (U.S.
Supreme Court).
1. Letter from Matthew Jacobs, Counsel for Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. dated June 24, 2025.
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
Greg Welch, Chaplain, Downey Police Department
FLAG SALUTE
Boy Scout Troop 2
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor's Outstanding Citizen Award to Jeannie Wood.
2. Certificate of Recognition in honor of SEAACA's 50 Years of Service.
3. Proclamation in honor of the United States Navy's 250th Birthday Celebration.
4. Certificates of Appointment to new Youth Commissioners.
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.
2. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 AND DECEMBER 12, 2024; THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF JUNE 11, 2024, AUGUST 27, 2024, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 AND, DECEMBER 10, 2024.
3. WARRANTS ISSUED
Warrant Nos. 392558-393216; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004620-30004629; EFT Nos. 15050-15121; and, Manual Wire Nos. 2734-2745, in the total amount of $17,631,940.06
4. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR THE CITYWIDE SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 24-24
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) ACCEPT THE WORK FOR THE CITYWIDE SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, CIP NO. 24-24; 2) APPROVE THE FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $841,525; 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.
5. APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE GUATEMALA AVENUE AT SUVA STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 25-14 THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) AWARD A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, P.T.M. GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $305,005 FOR THE GUATEMALA AVENUE AT SUVA STREET TRAFFICE SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CIP No. 25-14; AND, 2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE CONTSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH P.T.M. GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC., INCLUDING ANY NON-SUBSTANTIVE
EXTENSIONS, CHANGE ORDERS, PURCHASE ORDERS, AND AMENDMENTS UP TO THE AUTHORIZED BUDGET AMOUNT OF $400,000.
6. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND GIGAKOM TO PURCHASE
EQUIPMENT THROUGH THE E-RATE PROGRAM TO FACILITE TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES AT THE
DOWNEY CITY LIBRARY
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL;
1) APPROVE THE AGREEEMENT WITH GIGAKOM FOR INTERNET TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $203,916; AND,
2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT.
7. APPROVE THE EXECUTION OF A PARTICIPATION FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH CLEAN POWER
ALLIANCE (CPA) ENERGIZED COMMUNITIES PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING RELATED TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) NO. 22-06, ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS, PHASE 3 PROJECT
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE THE EXECUTION OF A PARTICIPATION FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE CLEAN POWER
ALLIANCE COMMUNITY ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING PROGRAM FOR THE PROCUREMENT AND INSTALLATION OF FIVE DUAL-PORT, LEVEL 3 FAST CHARGING STATIONS AT THE CIVIC CENTER; 2) APPROPRIATE $250,000 IN GRANT FUNDS TO THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS, PHASE 3 PROJECT, CIP NO. 22-06; AND,
3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH CPA AND ANY AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT.
8. RATIFICATION OF MICROSOFT 365 GOVERNMENT COMMUNITY CLOUD (GCC) G3 LICENSING
AGREEMENT WITH CRAYON FOR SOFTWARE LICENSING AND ONLINE SERVICES THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
RATIFY THE CITY MANAGER'S EXECUTION OF A MICROSOFT 365 GOVERNMENT COMMUNITY CLOUD (GCC) G3 LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH CRAYON FOR SOFTWARE LICENSING AND ONLINE SERVICES FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $204,065.
9. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE CITY
CLERK'S OFFICE RECORDS
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-25-8323, APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE RECORDS OF THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
10. APPROVAL OF STREET CLOSURE REQUEST FOR CITY OF DOWNEY'S 12th ANNUAL DIA DE LOS
MUERTOS FESTIVAL
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
APPROVE THE FOLLOWING STREET CLOSURES FOR THE CITY OF DOWNEY'S 12TH ANNUAL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ART FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2025:
o BROOKSHIRE AVENUE AT 2ND STREET; AND,
o CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AT 3RD STREET.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
11. DISCUSSION REGARDING ART MURAL ON CITY PARKING STRUCTURE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING ART MURAL OPTIONS FOR THE CITY PARKING STRUCTURE IN DOWNTOWN DOWNEY.
ADJOURNMENT
In memory of Police Officer Ray Barrentes, 2-year veteran of the Chowchilla Police Department, who passed away while on routine patrol when his vehicle collided with a big rig.
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. Research a Talent Show for Downey – (M. Trujillo)
6. Options for expanding youth entrepreneurial day – (H. Ortiz)
7. Review center median divider on Florence at Tristan and Bellman for left turn traffic – (D. Pemberton)
8. Discuss regulations for the use of string lighting on businesses – (H. Ortiz)
9. Update options for Commercial Parking Standards – (H. Ortiz)
10. Discuss marketing campaign for residents on building an ADU – (M. Trujillo)
11. Stop sign survey at Samoline and Springer – (H. Sosa)
12. Traffic Study for crosswalks by Furman Park – (D. Pemberton)
13. Review parking space striping along Stewart and Gray Rd. – (M. Trujillo)
14. Research traffic calming measures on Gallatin Road east of Lakewood Boulevard – (C. Frometa) 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 [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.
Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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To view the recording of the City Council Meeting at a later time:
https://www.youtube.com/@cityofdowneycouncilmeetings/streams Date Posted: October 10, 2025