Tuesday, June 23, 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
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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 Michael Gutierrez, Redeemer Covenant Church.
FLAG SALUTE
Girl Scouts 7273
PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor's Legacy Award to Constanza Pachon, The Whole Child.
2. Mayor's Champion Award to Stay Arts.
3. Proclamation for the Commemoration of America's 250th Anniversary.
4. Proclamation in honor of the United States Army's 251st Birthday.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.ORDINANCES AMENDING CHAPTER 5 (“FIREWORKS”) OF ARTICLE III (“PUBLIC SAFETY”) OF
THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO HOLD PROPERTY OWNERS AND RESPONSIBLE PERSONS
ACCOUNTABLE FOR UNLAWFUL FIREWORKS USED OR FOUND ON THEIR PROPERTY AND TO
PROVIDE FOR THE RECOVERY OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE COSTS
That the City Council:
1. Adopt an Urgency Ordinance No. 26-1545, amending Chapter 5 (“Fireworks”) of Article III (“Public Safety”) of the Downey Municipal Code to hold property owners and responsible persons accountable for unlawful fireworks used or found on their property and to provide for the recovery of emergency response costs; and,
2. Introduce an Ordinance amending Chapter 5 (“Fireworks”) of Article III (“Public Safety”) of the Downey Municipal Code to hold property owners and responsible persons accountable for unlawful fireworks used or found on their property and to provide for the recovery of emergency response costs.
2.ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR That the City Council:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing considering the adoption of the City’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget and Appropriations Limit (GANN Limit); and,
2. Adopt Resolution No. 26-8362, adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and Annual Appropriations Limit (GANN Limit).
3.ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ADJUSTING THE CITYWIDE USER FEES SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
That the City Council:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing; and,
2. Adopt Resolution No. 26-8363, adjusting the Citywide Uniform Schedule of Fees for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027.
4.ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE CHARGES
ON THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLL
That the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing confirming and adopting the annual report for the placement of delinquent solid waste charges on the Los Angeles County tax roll; and,
2. Adopt Resolution No. 26-8364, which directs the City Clerk to file the annual report prior to August 10, 2026 with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder and request that the Los Angeles County Tax Collector record a lien against the parcels as a special assessment on the property tax bills.
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.
5.APPROVAL OF WARRANTS ISSUED
Warrant Nos. 399814-4002733 (City) and 148-149 (CMSC); Payroll Wire Nos. 30004711, 30004719, 30004722-30004723, 30004725; EFT Nos. 16083-16153 (City) and 50030-50040 (CMSC); Manual Wire Nos. 2838 - 2840; and, Cashier's Check Nos. 9121 0-91214, in the total amount of $6,220,933.61.
6.APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CHAMBERS GROUP, INC. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AND A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH G3 QUALITY, INC. FOR SPECIAL INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE INSPIRATION SHUTTLE EXHIBIT AND EDUCATION BUILDING, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 21-18 That the City Council:
1. Award a professional services agreement to Chambers Group, Inc. for Environmental Services in the amount of $25,121;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Chambers Group, Inc. for Environmental Services in the amount of $25,121, including any non- substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments as deemed necessary;
3. Award a professional services agreement to G3 Quality, Inc. for Special Inspection Services in the amount of $149,734; and,
4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with G3 Quality, Inc. for Special Inspection Services in the amount of $149,734, including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments as deemed necessary.
7.APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 22-10 That the City Council:
1. Award a contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of $297,028 for the Pedestrian Crossing Safety Enhancements Project, CIP No. 22-10;
2. Appropriate $76,425 in additional Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Grant Funds in Account No. 26-1-6828;
3. Transfer $43,592 in Measure R Local Return Funds from Account No. 56-1-6454 to Account No. 56-1- 6828; and,
4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Construction Contract with Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. including any non-substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the authorized budget amount of $474,578.
8.APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF WATER MATERIALS FOR PUBLIC WORKS UTILITIES OPERATIONS That the City Council:
1, Approve a purchase order with Ferguson Waterworks for water materials for a total amount of $117,550; and,
2. Approve a purchase order with S&J Supply Company, Inc. for water materials for a total amount of $210,834.
9.APPROVAL OF EMERGENCY HVAC REPAIRS AT THE DOWNEY THEATRE That the City Council:
1. Ratify the City Manager's authorization of the emergency repair work for the HVAC Thermo Cor compressor pumps completed by ATC; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to sign the purchase order for emergency repair work done by ATC at the Theater in the amount of $144,212.
10.SERVICE RENEWAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN DIGITAL EMS SOLUTIONS, INC. AND THE CITY OF
DOWNEY FOR ELECTRONIC PATIENT CARE REPORTING
That the City Council:
1. Approve the Digital EMS Subscription Agreement, with Digital EMS Solutions, Inc., for electronic patient care reporting for three (3), one (1) year terms beginning on July 1, 2026, for a total contract amount of $145,454 ($48,484 per year); and,
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Digital EMS Subscription Agreement.
11.APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KOSMONT & ASSOCIATES, INC.
FOR RANCHO LOS AMIGOS AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY SERVICES That the City Council:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Kosmont & Associates, Inc. for Rancho Los Amigos Affordable Housing Advisory Services for a total contract amount of $40,000; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the agreement with Kosmont & Associates, Inc., including any non-substantive extensions and/or amendments.
12.APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KOSMONT & ASSOCIATES, INC.
FOR DOWNEY LANDING REAL ESTATE ADVISORY SERVICES
That the City Council:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Kosmont & Associates, Inc. for Downey Landing Real Estate Advisory Services for a total contract amount of $20,000; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the agreement with Kosmont & Associates, Inc., including any non-substantive extensions and/or amendments.
13.APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KOSMONT & ASSOCIATES, INC.
FOR RANCHO LOS AMIGOS ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY SERVICES
That the City Council:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Kosmont & Associates, Inc. for Rancho Los Amigos Economic Feasibility Services for a total contract amount of $35,000; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the agreement with Kosmont & Associates, Inc., including any non-substantive extensions and/or amendments.
14.APPROVAL OF THE MASTER DEVELOPMENT FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DOWNEY, ANDREWS RANCHO DEL NORTE, ANDREWS RANCHO DEL SUR, BCH HOLDINGS LLC (DOWNEY NISSAN), AND COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION
That the City Council:
1. Approve the Master Development Funding Agreement between the City of Downey, Andrews Rancho del Norte, Andrews Rancho del Sur, BCH Holdings, LLC (Downey Nissan), and Costco Wholesale Corporation;
2. Appropriate $10,500,000 from the General Fund Reserve per the Agreement; and,
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and all related documents necessary to implement its provisions.
15.ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE DOWNEY POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-8365, approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Downey and the Downey Police Management Association (DPMA) (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2030).
16.ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND THE DOWNEY PUBLIC SAFETY AUXILIARY ASSOCIATION That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-8366, approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Downey and the Downey Public Safety Auxiliary Association (DPSAA) (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2030).
17.ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 121 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC
HEARING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE ANNUAL LEVY
That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-8367, approving the Engineer ’s Report for Assessments within the Lighting and Landscaping District, Assessment District 121, for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; and,
2. Adopt Resolution No. 26-8368, declaring its intention to Levy and Collect Lighting and Landscaping Assessments within the Lighting and Landscaping District, Assessment District 121, for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027; and setting a Public Hearing for July 28, 2026 on the proposed assessments.
18.ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING 2026 SB 1205 MANDATED FIRE/LIFE SAFETY
INSPECTION COMPLIANCE REPORT
That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-8369, acknowledging receipt of a report made by the Fire Chief of the Downey Fire Department regarding the annual inspections of certain occupancies pursuant to Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code.
19.RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF DOWNEY SENATE BILL 79 TRANSIT ORIENTED
DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVE PLAN, AND AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION TO THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-8370, adopting a local Transit-Oriented Development Alternative Plan pursuant to Government Code Section 65912.161;
2. Find that the Transit-Oriented Development Alternative Plan represents the City's preferred approach for accommodating existing and future housing capacity and transit-supportive development;
3. Authorize submission of the Transit-Oriented Development Alternative Plan to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for review pursuant to Senate Bill 79; and,
4. Authorize the Community Development Director to prepare and provide any supplemental information to the California Department of Housing and Community Development to facilitate its review of Downey’s Transit-Oriented Development Alternative Plan.
20.APPROVAL OF A STREET CLOSURE APPLICATION REQUEST BY DOWNEY FOUNDATION FOR
INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM FOR THE FINAL MATCH WATCH PARTY EVENT That the City Council:
Approve a street closure for the Final Match Watch Party, which will occur at Downey Avenue and 3rd Street between the following intersections:
• Downey Avenue from 2nd Street to 4th Street
• 3rd Street @ New Street
• 3rd Street to end of south parking lot entrance of US Bank
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
21.COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT FOR CITY MANAGER
That the City Council:
Approve a compensation adjustment for City Manager, Roger Bradley, in accordance with the employment agreement adopted December 10, 2024.
22.ADOPTION OF SALARY AND BENEFITS RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT, MIDDLE
MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL/EXEMPT POSITIONS
That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-8371, establishing the salary and benefits payable to employees in classifications designated as Executive Management, Middle Management and Confidential/Exempt.
23.APPROVAL OF TALENT FEES & FEE WAIVER REQUEST FOR RENTAL AND LABOR COSTS FOR THE "EL GRITO DE INDEPENDENCIA" SHOW AT THE DOWNEY THEATRE That the City Council:
Approve fee waivers up to $12,000 for rental and labor costs for the "El Grito de Independencia" show at the Downey Theatre and up to $10,000 for talent fees for performance groups.
24.DISCUSSION REGARDING AMENDING THE CITY'S HOTEL USERS' TAX (TRANSIENT
OCCUPANCY TAX )
That the City Council:
Discuss amending the City's Hotel Users' Tax and provide staff with direction.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
In memory of the eight crew members killed in a B-52 Stratofortress crash at Edwards Air Force Base in California:
Col. Gregory Watson, 53, Air Force Reservist and Boeing Weapons Systems Officer; Lt. Col. Gabriel Estrella, 40, Weapons Systems Officer; Maj. Alexander Davis, 34, Weapons Systems Officer; Maj. Robert Dee, 40, Pilot; Maj.
Brad Hovey, 35, Pilot; Retired Lt. Col. Miles Middleton, 50, Boeing Pilot; Jeromy Smith, 32, Dept. of Defense Civilian Flight Test Engineer; and, Christopher Rischar, 41, Flight Test Engineer.
FUTURE COUNCIL REQUESTED ITEMS
1. Traffic Study for crosswalks by Furman Park - (D. Pemberton)
2. Conduct a survey of traffic signs and stop signs along Brookshire Ave. - (H. Ortiz)
3. Research adding crosswalk on Florence Ave. between Arrington Ave. and Vultee St. - (C. Frometa)
4. Evaluate road conditions on Stewart & Gray Rd. from Garfield Ave. - (H. Sosa)
5. Research expanding City school zone designation to include City parks - (H. Ortiz)
6. Research adding nitrous oxide and kratom to the Tobacco Ordinance and banning the sell in smoke shops - (H.
Ortiz)
7. Review parking options around CMSC due to 2nd building expansion - (H. Ortiz)
8. Discuss policy regarding naming a City facility after a person who has served the City in an exceptional and distinguished manner – (M. Trujillo)
9. Evaluate aesthetic improvements in the right of way along Vista del Rosa between Stoakes and Brookshire – (M. Trujillo)
10. Conduct traffic study on Old River School Rd between Adwen St and Rives Ave. – (H. Sosa)
11. Provide Social Media information about the City’s street infrastructure rehabilitation work since 2021 – (C.
Frometa)
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