Tuesday, August 11, 2026
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR Regular Meeting
CLAUDIA M. FROMETA 6:30 p.m. - Open Session
Council Chambers
MAYOR PRO TEM
11111 Brookshire Avenue
HORACIO ORTIZ
Downey, CA 90241
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Instructions for remote attendance
DOROTHY PEMBERTON
and participation in the Council
HECTOR SOSA
meeting can be found on the last
MAR10 TRUJILLO
page of this Council agenda.
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 Tern Ortiz, Mayor Frometa
INVOCATION
Pastor Chris Famisaran, Downey Seventh-Day Adventist Church
FLAG SALUTE
Boy Scouts Troop 2
PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor's Legacy Award to Dave Lopez, retired KCAL 9 News Reporter and longtime Downey resident.
2. Presentation of City Tile Plaque to retiring employee, Agustin "Gus" Andrade, Facilities Maintenance Worker III, with 41 years of service.
3. Certificate of Recognition to Downey FC G2007/8 2026 for winning the National Cup Championship.
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. 0,14q]ak I=1=10 1 ►[HN11►01066
Regular Meeting of May 12, 2026.
2. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS ISSUED
Warrant Nos. 401217 - 401626 (City) and 158 - 159 (CMSC); Payroll Wire Nos. 30004737 - 30004738; 30004740; EFT Nos. 16313 - 16376 (City) and 50050 - 50051 (CMSC); and, Manual Wire Nos. 2851 - 2869, in the total amount of $31,193,572.50.
3. APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF A CRANE TRUCK FOR PUBLIC WORKS UTILITIES
OPERATIONS
That the City Council:
Approve the purchase of a Maintainer Crane Truck with Ford F600 4x4 chassis, standard 1 ton transmission, regular cab, factory backup camera, single gasoline fuel tank, and mounted lights from Nixon -Egli Equipment Company under Sourcewell Contract No. PB Loader 080521PBL for the total competitively bid amount of $295,751, and waive any and all minor irregularities in the bidding documents as submitted by said bidder.
4. ACCEPTANCE OF STATE FUNDING FROM THE CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM That the City Council:
1) Accept a grant award from the State of California - Department of California Highway Patrol in the amount of $117,886 to purchase a DUI/DUID enforcement vehicle and conduct various selective traffic enforcement operations throughout the City of Downey; and, 2) Increase the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget by $117,886 to account for these revenues and accompanying expenditures.
5. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MIG CONSULTING FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE PARKS AND OPEN SPACE 10 YEAR MASTER PLAN That the City Council:
1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Moore lacofano Goltsman, Inc. Consulting to develop a Parks and Open Space Master Plan; and,
2. Authorize the Mayor, or her designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with MIG Consulting in the amount of $220,258, including any non substantive extensions, change orders, purchase orders, and amendments up to the authorized amount of $220,258.
6. AGREEMENT WITH SHARP PERFORMANCE TO PROVIDE WELLNESS AND COACHING SERVICES
TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
That the City Council:
1. Approve a Service Agreement with Sharp Performance to provide wellness and coaching to the Police Department for a three-year term, beginning August 11, 2026, for a total amount of $166,050, paid in three annual increments of $55,350;
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement with Sharp Performance; and,
3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee to execute any amendments to the agreement as deemed necessary.
7. APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF DOWNEY AND
METRO FOR THE SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES TRANSIT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (SELA TIP) TO
RECEIVE GRANT FUNDS FOR NEW BUS SHELTERS
That the City Council:
1. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Downey and Metro for the Southeast Los Angeles Transit Improvement Project (SELA TIP) to receive $592,765 in grant funds for new bus shelters;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU with SELA TIP;
3. Appropriate $592,765 in Metro SELA TIP Grant funds to account No. 26-1-6966-0520; and,
4. Authorize the appropriation of $81,246 for the remainder of the project costs, with the appropriation financed through Proposition A funds.
8. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT (2025) AND RENEWING ORDINANCE NO. 22-1484 ("MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY ORDINANCE") That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-8376, Approving Annual Military Equipment Report (2025) and renewing Ordinance No. 22-1484 ("Military Equipment Policy Ordinance").
9. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN UPDATED COMPREHENSIVE PAY SCHEDULE That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-8377, adopting an updated Comprehensive Pay Schedule in compliance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5.
10. APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS OF NOMINEES TO THE 2026-2027 DOWNEY YOUTH
COMMISSION
That the City Council:
Approve the appointment of eight applicants to the 2026-2027 Downey Youth Commission.
11. APPROVAL OF STREET CLOSURE REQUEST FOR THE CITY OF DOWNEY'S I LOVE DOWNEY
FESTIVAL
That the City Council:
Approve a street closure for the I Love Downey Festival, which will occur on Downey Avenue and 3rd Street between the following intersections:
Downey Avenue from 2nd Street to 4th Street
3rd Street @ La Reina Avenue
3rd Street to end of south parking lot entrance to US Bank
12. APPROVAL OF STREET CLOSURE REQUEST FOR THE CITY OF DOWNEY'S HAVANA NIGHTS EVENT
That the City Council:
Approve street closures for the City of Downey's Havana Nights event from 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026 to 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2026 along Downey Avenue and 3rd Street between the following intersections:
Downey Avenue from 2nd Street to 4th Street
3rd Street @ La Reina Avenue
3rd Street to end of south parking lot entrance of US Bank
13. DIRECTION TO CONDUCT BIENNIAL REVIEW OF THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
IDENTIFYING WHICH CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO FILE A STATEMENT OF
ECONOMIC INTERESTS
That the City Council:
Direct the City Clerk and City Attorney to conduct the biennial review of the City's Conflict of Interest Code.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
14. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE(S) FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO, SEPTEMBER 23-25, 2026,
IN ANAHEIM, CA
That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-8378, designating a Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) for the League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo, September 23-25, 2026 in Anaheim, CA.
15. DISCUSSION REGARDING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR A CAT SPAY AND NEUTER REBATE
PROGRAM
That the City Council:
Discuss and consider the approval of an additional $2,500 for the City's Cat Spay and Neuter Rebate Program.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
In memory of Firefighter Stan Reza, 35, a 3-year veteran of the Los Angeles Fire Department, who perished in an off -duty vehicle crash on the 605 freeway.
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. Evaluate aesthetic improvements in the right of way along Vista del Rio Ave. between Stoakes Ave. and Brookshire Ave. — (M. Trujillo)
9. Provide Social Media information about the City's street infrastructure rehabilitation work since 2021 — (C.
Frometa)
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Maria Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
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