Tuesday, August 25, 2026
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR
CLAUDIA M. FROMETA
Regular Meeting
5:30 p.m. - Closed Session
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
Instructions for remote attendance
and participation in the Council
meeting can be found on the last
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 – CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Pemberton, Sosa, Trujillo, Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, Mayor Frometa
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 54956.95 – Liability Claim. Claimant: Hatim Slimi. Claim No. 25036. Agency claimed against: City of Downey.
2. Government Code Section 54956.95 - Liability Claim - Worker ’s Compensation Claim - Claimant: Jose Barajas - Claim No.: 24-182194; Worker ’s Compensation Appeals Board No.: ADJ20699419; Agency claimed against: City of Downey.
3. Government Code Section 54956.95 - Liability Claim - Worker ’s Compensation Claim - Claimant: Alfonso Flores - Claim No.: 23-174014; Worker ’s Compensation Appeals Board No.: ADJ19398427; Agency claimed against: City of Downey.
4. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) – Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: City of Whittier et al. v. Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles et al. - Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 23STCP03579; California Court of Appeal Case No. B340630.
5. Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) – Public Employee Performance Evaluation – Title: City Manager.
RECONVENE AND ANNOUNCE CLOSED SESSION ACTION
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
Father Sam Ward, Saint Raymond Catholic Church
FLAG SALUTE
Girl Scouts Troop 71375
PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor's Legacy Award to Jan Lynn, creator of Downey Supper Club.
2. Mayor's Champion Award to Doug Hendrix. longtime Downey resident.
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
Special Meeting of March 10, 2026 and Regular Meeting of May 26, 2026.
2.APPROVAL OF WARRANTS ISSUED
Warrant Nos. 401627 - 402048 (City) and 160 - 165 (CMSC); Payroll Wire Nos. 30004739; 30004742- 30004744; 30004746; EFT Nos. 16377 - 16435 (City) and 50052 - 50057 (CMSC); Manual Wire Nos. 2870 - 2877 in the total amount of $7,558,843.71.
3.APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND SOLICITATION FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ANNUAL MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE REPAIRS (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3), AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) AND MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS (CITYWIDE) PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 26-02, AND FINDING THE
PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301(C) (EXISTING FACILITIES)
That the City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications, and authorize the solicitation of construction bids for the FY 2025-26 Annual Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs (Council District 3), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Miscellaneous Improvements (Citywide) Project, CIP No. 26-02; and,
2. Find that the project is exempt from the requirements contained in CEQA under Section 15301(C) (Existing Facilities).
4.AUTHORIZE EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO PORTION OF DRIVING RANGE NETTING AT THE RIO
HONDO GOLF COURSE
That the City Council:
Authorize the appropriation, purchase, and installation of driving range netting from Judge Netting for repairs to the South side range netting and improvements on hole #14 of the driving range at the Rio Hondo Golf Course in an amount not to exceed $190,555.
5.APPROVAL OF CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH UKG FOR UKG READY TIME, UKG READY
ACCRUALS MANAGER, UKG SCHEDULER FOR WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS,
INCLUDING TIMEKEEPING AND SCHEDULING MODULES
That the City Council:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement with UKG for a one-year contract renewal for the UKG Ready, Accruals, and Scheduler system, for a term beginning on September 1, 2026, and ending on August 31, 2027, for a total amount not to exceed $64,113.
6.APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TETRA TECH, INC. FOR DESIGN
OF SYSTEMWIDE WATER SUPPLY TREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS
That the City Council:
1. Approve a professional services agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. in the amount of $8,040,000 for design of Systemwide Water Supply Treatment Improvements;
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement; and,
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all amendments to the agreement as deemed necessary.
7.ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 4
That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-8379, approving the appointment of George Redfox to the Public Works Committee for Council District 4.
8.FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FOURTH QUARTER PROGRESS REPORT OF THE DOWNEY FORWARD 2030 STRATEGIC PLAN
That the City Council:
Receive and file the Downey Forward 2030 Strategic Plan fourth quarter progress report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
9.APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF NOMINEE TO THE 2026-2027 DOWNEY YOUTH COMMISSION FOR DISTRICT 2
That the City Council:
Approve the appointment of a Youth Commissioner to fill a vacancy in the 2026-2027 Downey Youth Commission in District 2.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
None.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
In memory of Police Officer Austin "Zade" Abdelnabi, 30, of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, who was shot and killed when responding to a call regarding an armed subject in Las Vegas.
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)
10. Research installation of speed feedback sign along Old River School Road between Firestone and Florence – (D. Pemberton)
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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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Instructions for Remote Participation
Please make note of the last three digits of your telephone number which will be used to identify your turn to speak.
Please follow the instructions below:
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2. Dial *6 to unmute your telephone line when prompted.
Once unmuted you may proceed with your comments, and the timer will start once you begin your comments.
3. Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes.
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Date Posted: August 20, 2026