Tuesday, April 14, 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 Chris Famisaran, Downey Seventh-Day Adventist Church
FLAG SALUTE
Boy Scout Troop 2
MEETING CANCELLED
(See Notice of Cancellation)
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation to the City Council by the League of California Cities.
2. Certificate of Recognition to Jose Carlos Varela, for achieving the American Dream.
3. Proclamation in honor of Fair Housing Month.
4. Proclamation in honor of Arbor Day.
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.APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of April 8, 2025.
2.APPROVAL OF WARRANTS ISSUED
Warrant Nos. 3397742-398300 (City) and 116-125 (CMSC); Payroll Wire Nos. 30004683; 30004690- 30004692-30004694; 30004689; 30004693; 30004696-30004699; EFT Nos. 15747-15844 (City) and 50013-50019 (CMSC); Manual Wire Nos. 2810-2817, in the total amount of $7,837,015.22.
3.ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR
CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM AT DOWNEY POLICE DEPARTMENT
That the City Council:
1. Accept the work for the Replacement of the HVAC System at the Downey Police Department, CIP No. 25-11;
2. Approve the final construction contract amount of $1,994,514; 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.
4.APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF WATER METERS AND RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR PUBLIC
WORKS UTILITIES OPERATIONS
That the City Council:
Approve a purchase order with Aquametric Sales Company, Inc. for water meters and associated radio equipment for a total not to exceed amount of $584,016.
5.10-DAY REPORT ON INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 25-1529 EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON SINGLE PRICE OVERSTOCK/DISCOUNT STORES (“SPODS”) WITHIN CITY LIMITS That the City Council:
Receive and file the informational 10-day report required under Government Code Section 65858(d), describing the measures taken to alleviate the conditions which led to the adoption of the moratorium.
6.APPROVAL OF A STREET CLOSURE APPLICATION REQUEST BY THE DOWNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE 32ND ANNUAL DOWNEY STREET FAIRE EVENT
That the City Council:
Approve the Street Closure Permit for Saturday, May 9, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. to accommodate the “32nd Annual Downey Street Faire” taking place from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
7.2025 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS That the City Council:
Receive and file the 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
None.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
In memory of Deputy Levi Vargas, 30, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, who passed away after suffering a medical emergency during the annual 2026 Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup.
FUTURE COUNCIL REQUESTED ITEMS
1. Options for limiting live music at residential properties – (D. Pemberton)
2. Study adding crosswalks at Castana Ave. near Golden Park – (H. Ortiz)
3. Review CUP fee structure for small businesses in Downey – (H. Sosa)
4. Traffic Study for crosswalks by Furman Park – (D. Pemberton)
5. Conduct a survey of traffic signs and stop signs along Brookshire Ave. – (H. Ortiz)
6. Research adding crosswalk on Florence Ave. between Arrington Ave. and Vultee St. – (C. Frometa)
7. Evaluate road conditions on Stewart & Gray Rd. from Garfield Ave. – (H. Sosa)
8. Evaluate a Hotel Users Tax – (M. Trujillo)
9. Review the Waste Management Deposit for Recycling Construction and Demolition Debris – (H. Ortiz)
10. Review the City Council Travel and Conference attendance Policy – (H. Ortiz) 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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https://www.youtube.com/@cityofdowneycouncilmeetings/streams Date Posted: April 9, 2026