Tuesday, February 24, 2026
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR
CLAUDIA M. FROMETA
Regular Meeting
6:30 p.m. - Open Session
MAYOR PRO TEM
HORACIO ORTIZ
Council Chambers
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
COUNCIL MEMBERS
DOROTHY PEMBERTON
HECTOR SOSA
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 - OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Pemberton, Sosa, Trujillo, Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, Mayor Frometa
INVOCATION
Pastor Dan Dutch, Desert Reign Church
FLAG SALUTE
Girl Scouts Troop 2903
PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH MR.
C’S TOWING FOR TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES
That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-8337, approving a Franchise Agreement for towing and storage services with Mr. C’s Towing.
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
Regular Meeting of April 22, 2025.
3.APPROVAL OF WARRANTS ISSUED
Warrant Nos. 396503-396932; Payroll Wire Nos. 30004675-30004676, 30004678; 30004663; 30004669- 30004670; EFT Nos. 15548-15616; Manual Wire No. 2799; and, Cashier's Check Nos. 91203-91205, in the total amount of $6,357,633.08.
4.APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE CITYWIDE SLURRY SEAL PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 26-03 That the City Council:
Approve plans and specifications, and authorize solicitation, for construction bids for the Citywide Slurry Seal Project, CIP No. 26-03.
5.APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BE SOCIAL PRODUCTIONS FOR THE LOS ANGELES WORLD CUP 26 FAN ZONE AT THE CITY OF DOWNEY
That the City Council:
1. Approve a professional services agreement with Be Social Productions for the Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone within the City of Downey, for a contract term beginning February 24, 2026 through July 30, 2026; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all amendments to the agreement.
6.APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE DOWNEY KIWANIS FOUNDATION FOR
PLAYGROUND RENOVATIONS AT RIO SAN GABRIEL PARK
That the City Council:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Reimbursement Agreement with the Downey Kiwanis Foundation for $300,000, over four years, for the playground renovation project at Rio San Gabriel Park.
7.ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE DOWNEY FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-8338, approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Downey and the Downey Fire Management Association (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2029).
8.ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE DOWNEY POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-8339, approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Downey and the Downey Police Officers' Association (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2029).
9.FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 SECOND QUARTER PROGRESS REPORT OF THE DOWNEY FORWARD 2030
STRATEGIC PLAN
That the City Council:
Receive and file the Downey Forward 2030 Strategic Plan second quarter progress report for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026.
10.ACCEPTANCE OF A COMMEMORATIVE BENCH DONATION FROM THE DOWNEY LOS AMIGOS
KIWANIS CLUB
That the City Council:
Accept the donation of a bench from the Downey Los Amigos Kiwanis Club.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: None.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
In memory of Reverend Jesse Jackson, 84, American civil rights activist; and, Sheriff Deputy Brian Sneed, 12-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department serving the West Hollywood Station, who passed away while off-duty.
FUTURE COUNCIL REQUESTED ITEMS
1. Reimbursement options for outside meetings/conference – (M. Trujillo)
2. Options for limiting live music at residential properties – (D. Pemberton)
3. Research a Talent Show for Downey – (M. Trujillo)
4. Study adding crosswalks at Castana Ave. near Golden Park – (H. Ortiz)
5. Traffic survey on Cecilia St. from Pangborn Ave. to Woodruff Ave. – (H. Sosa)
6. Review CUP fee structure for small businesses in Downey – (H. Sosa)
7. Conduct speed survey on Fontana St. between Brookshire Ave. and Patton Rd. – ( H. Ortiz)
8. Traffic Study for crosswalks by Furman Park – (D. Pemberton)
9. Conduct a survey of traffic signs and stop signs along Brookshire Ave. – (H. Ortiz)
10. Research adding crosswalk on Florence Ave. between Arrington Ave. and Vultee St. – (C. Frometa)
11. Evaluate road conditions on Stewart & Gray Rd. from Garfield Ave. – (H. Sosa)
12. Evaluate a Hotel Users Tax – (M. Trujillo)
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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.
Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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https://www.youtube.com/@cityofdowneycouncilmeetings/streams Date Posted: February 19, 2026