MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REGUALR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
The City Council of the City of Downey held a Regular City Council Meeting — Closed Session on September 8, 2026 at 5:34 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California, Mayor Frometa presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Claudia M. Frometa
Horacio Ortiz
Dorothy Pemberton
Hector Sosa
Mario Trujillo
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tern
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
ALSO PRESENT: Roger Bradley, City Manager
Vaniah De Rojas, Assistant City Manager
John M. Funk, City Attorney
James McQueen, Human Resources Director
M. Alicia Duarte, CIVIC, City Clerk
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
(excused)
Mayor Frometa asked City Clerk Duarte if any written public comments were received regarding Closed Session items. City Clerk Duarte confirmed no written public comments were received. items.
Mayor Frometa asked if there was anyone present who would like to comment on Closed Session Having no one, Mayor Frometa closed public comment.
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Frometa announced the City Council is recessing to Closed Session at 5:38 p.m. to discuss matters under the authority of the following sections of the Government Code:
1. Government Code Section 54956.95 - Liability Claim: Alejandro Irizabal v. City of Downey, Worker's Compensation Claim No.: 24-181203; WCAB NO.: ADJ19651861; Agency claimed against: City of Downey.
2. 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.
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3. Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) - Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Title: City Manager.
Council Member Trujillo arrived at the dais at 5:38 p.m.
RECONVENED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CLOSED SESSION Mayor Frometa reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting - Closed Session at 6:52 p.m. with all Council Members present.
City Attorney Funk reported the Closed Session report as follows: In regards to Item Nos. 1, 2, and 3, no reportable action was taken.
The City Council of the City of Downey held a Regular City Council Meeting - Open Session on September 8, 2026 at 6:55 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California, Mayor Frometa presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Claudia M. Frometa
Horacio Ortiz
Dorothy Pemberton
Hector Sosa
Mario Trujillo
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tern
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
ALSO PRESENT: Roger Bradley, City Manager
Vaniah De Rojas, Assistant City Manager
John M. Funk, City Attorney
Scott Loughner, Police Chief
Anthony Hildebrand, Fire Chief
Matthew Baumgardner, Public Works Director
James McQueen, Human Resources Director
Irma Huitron, Community Development Director
Jason Chacon, Parks and Recreation Director
Marlon Ramirez, Finance Director
M. Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
The Invocation was delivered by Greg Welch, Chaplain, Downey Police Department. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop 441.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor's Legacy Award to Roger Miller, Downey Historical Society.
2. Certificate of Recognition to the Downey Historical Society.
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3. Proclamation in honor of National Preparedness Month.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA, CONSENT CALENDAR AND NON -AGENDA ITEMS Council Member Trujillo left the City Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Frometa asked City Clerk Duarte if any written public comments were received regarding Agenda, Consent Calendar and Non -Agenda items. City Clerk Duarte confirmed four written public comments were received.
Kathy Magliaro, Maria Corral, Liam Reagan, and Kameron Bishop submitted written comments opposing the banning of kratom in its natural leaf form and asking that the Council establish regulations for use of the natural leaf form, which is used by patients for certain medical conditions.
It was moved by Council Member Pemberton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz, and carried 5- 0, to receive and file written public comment.
Mayor Frometa asked City Clerk Duarte if there was anyone present who would like to comment regarding Agenda, Consent Calendar and Non -Agenda items.
Susan Dodd, resident, commented on the City's trees and their maintenance.
Michael Calvert, resident, shared his story about a resident returning his lost wallet.
John Lacey, commented on the passing of Martha Sodetani and the 25t" Anniversary of 9/11.
Juan Martinez, resident, commented on AB1821.
Melody Wolf, remote speaker, commented in opposition to the banning of kratom in its natural leaf form.
Laura Rommney, remote speaker, commented in opposition to the banning of kratom in its natural leaf form.
Jennifer Gillis, remote speaker, commented in opposition to the banning of kratom in its natural leaf form.
Shannon, remote speaker, commented in opposition to the banning of kratom in its natural leaf form.
Michael Pisano, remote speaker, commented in opposition to the banning of kratom in its natural leaf form.
It was moved by Mayor Frometa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz, and so ordered by Mayor Frometa, to close public comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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It was moved by Council Member Pemberton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz, and carried 4- 0, with Council Member Trujillo absent, to approve the Consent Calendar.
1. APPROVED COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: Regular Meetings of June 9, and August 25, 2026:
City Clerk.
2. WARRANTS ISSUED: Warrant Nos. 402049 - 402441 (City) and 166 - 168 (CMSC); Payroll Wire Nos. 30004741; 30004745; 30004747 - 30004748; 30004750; EFT Nos. 16436 - 16502 (City) and 50058 - 50059 (CMSC); Manual Wire Nos. 2878 - 2882, in the total amount of $5,531,821.33:
Finance.
3. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR THE RESIDENTIAL STREETS PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT - AREA 6, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 22-23: Public Works. 1) ACCEPTED THE WORK FOR THE RESIDENTIAL STREETS PAVEMENT REHABILITATION - AREA 6 PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 22-23;
2) APPROVED ONYX PAVING COMPANY, INC.'S FINAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $3,688,931; AND,
3) AUTHORIZED THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE
OF COMPLETION FOR THE PROJECT, INDICATING THE WORK IS COMPLETE AND
HAS BEEN ACCEPTED BY THE CITY
4. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR FLORENCE AVE. ACCESS WALKWAY IMPROVEMENTS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 25-03, AND FIND THE PROJECT EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 16301(C), EXISTING FACILITIES: Public Works.
APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZED THE SOLICITATION OF CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE FLORENCE AVE. ACCESS WALKWAY IMPROVEMENTS, CIP NO. 25-03, AND FOUND THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301(C), EXISTING
FACILITIES
5. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION DECLARING AS AN URGENT NECESSITY FOR THE
PRESERVATION OF LIFE, HEALTH, OR PROPERTY THE WORK NECESSARY TO
REPLACE THE HVAC EQUIPMENT IN THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ROOM, PURSUANT TO DOWNEY CITY CHARTER SECTION 1211: Public Works. 1) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 26-8380, DECLARING AS AN URGENT NECESSITY FOR
THE PRESERVATION OF LIFE, HEALTH, OR PROPERTY THE WORK NECESSARY TO
REPLACE THE HVAC EQUIPMENT IN THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ROOM, PURSUANT TO DOWNEY CITY CHARTER SECTION 1211;
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2) AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE PURCHASE ORDER FOR
EMERGENCY REPAIR WORK DONE BY QUEST HEATING AND AIR IN THE AMOUNT OF $137,800 (ATTACHMENT B); AND,
3) AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS TO
COMPLETE THE EMERGENCY REPAIRS OF THE HVAC SYSTEM
6. APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF A BACKHOE LOADER FOR PUBLIC WORKS UTILITIES OPERATIONS: Public Works.
APPROVED THE PURCHASE OF CATERPILLAR MODEL 430 BACKHOE LOADER AND
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT FROM QUINN COMPANY UNDER SOURCEWELL CONTRACT NO. 011723 - CAT FOR THE TOTAL BID AMOUNT OF $212,114 AND WAIVE ANY AND ALL
MINOR IRREGULARITIES IN THE BIDDING DOCUMENTS AS SUBMITTED BY SAID BIDDER
7. APPROVAL OF AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT (ENA) WITH THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE RANCHO LOS AMIGOS SOUTH CAMPUS: Administration.
1) APPROVED AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT (ENA) WITH THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE (CEO) TO COMMENCE FORMAL
NEGOTIATIONS REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE RANCHO LOS AMIGOS SOUTH CAMPUS; AND,
2) APPROPRIATED $50,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO BE USED
TOWARD THE REIMBURSEMENT OF COUNTY EXPENSES DURING THE
DURATION OF THE ENA
8. APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH MV TRANSPORTATION, INC. FOR DOWNEY LINK DOWNEY DIAL -A -RIDE TRANSIT SERVICES: Parks and Recreation.
AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO.2 TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MV TRANSPORTATION FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION FOR THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 2026 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2027, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,921,397
9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN OBSOLETE FINANCE DEPARTMENT RECORDS: Finance.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 26-8381, APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
OBSOLETE RECORDS OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT
10. DESIGNATION OF AUTHORIZED AGENTS FOR THE PRE -DISASTER MITIGATION GRANT
FORM TO ENSURE THE CITY CAN OBTAIN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR EMERGENCIES/DISASTERS: Fire.
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1) APPROVED THE DESIGNATION OF AUTHORIZED AGENTS - PRE -DISASTER
MITIGATION GRANT FORM TO ENSURE THE CITY CAN OBTAIN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR EMERGENCIES/DISASTERS;
2) AUTHORIZED THE CITY CLERK TO CERTIFY THE DESIGNATION OF AUTHORIZED AGENTS- PRE -DISASTER MITIGATION GRANT FORM; AND,
3) AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS TO
THE FORM AS DEEMED NECESSARY
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
11. DISCUSSION REGARDING OPTIONS FOR REGULATING THE SALE OF NITROUS OXIDE AND KRATOM: Community Development.
1) RECEIVED AND FILED THIS REPORT AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION ON WHETHER TO PURSUE ANY OF THE BELOW OPTIONS:
A. OPTION 1: DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF NITROUS OXIDE WITHIN THE CITY; OR B. OPTION 2: DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE
SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF KRATOM PRODUCTS WITHIN THE CITY, AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO PURSUE EITHER:
I. COMPREHENSIVE REGULATION OF ALL KRATOM PRODUCTS,
INCLUDING TRADITIONAL BOTANICAL KRATOM AND SYNTHETIC OR HIGHLY CONCENTRATED 7-HYDROXYMITRAGYNINE (7-OH) PRODUCTS; OR
II. TARGETED REGULATION OF SYNTHETIC 7-OH AND/OR PRODUCTS EXCEEDING AN ESTABLISHED 7-OH CONCENTRATION THRESHOLD,
WITHOUT PROHIBITING TRADITIONAL BOTANICAL KRATOM SOLELY BECAUSE IT CONTAINS NATURALLY OCCURRING KRATOM ALKALOIDS; OR
C. OPTION 3: DIRECTED STAFF TO PREPARE ORDINANCES REGULATING BOTH
NITROUS OXIDE AND KRATOM PRODUCTS WITHIN THE CITY AND, WITH
RESPECT TO KRATOM, PROVIDED DIRECTION TO PURSUE EITHER THE
COMPREHENSIVE OR TARGETED REGULATORY APPROACH DESCRIBED ABOVE.
Director Huitron provided the staff report for Item no. 11. She presented staff's evaluation of potential regulations for the retail sale and distribution of nitrous oxide and kratom. She stated both products are available through multiple retail channels and present different regulatory considerations.
She reviewed the legitimate uses and health and safety concerns associated with nitrous oxide and noted the Downey Police Department reported 26 arrests for possession of nitrous oxide during the previous City Council Minutes
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18 months. She distinguished traditional botanical kratom from synthetic, manufactured, or highly concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products, which present greater concerns related to potency, labeling, dependency, seizures, liver toxicity, and substance use disorder. Director Huitron reviewed existing and pending local, state, and federal regulations and presented three options for Council consideration: regulate nitrous oxide while preserving legitimate uses; regulate kratom through either a comprehensive or targeted approach; or regulating both substances. She stated a comprehensive kratom regulation would be easier to enforce, while a targeted approach would require the City to establish concentration thresholds and additional enforcement standards. If directed to proceed, staff would begin preparing the ordinance or ordinances with completion anticipated in approximately four months at an estimated cost of $15,000 from the General Fund reserve.
Mayor Frometa expressed support for targeted regulations addressing the recreational misuse of nitrous oxide and kratom, particularly to protect individuals under age 21. She supported regulation of recreational nitrous oxide use while preserving legitimate uses and recommended banning synthetic kratom products while allowing traditional products below a 2% 7-OH concentration threshold. She stated the focus should be on preventing abuse rather than imposing a blanket prohibition and supported establishing an age restriction for the purchase of these products.
Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz stated the issue had been brought to his attention by residents, including one who found a box of discarded nitrous oxide canisters near a freeway, prompting his request for further review. He asked where the products are sold other than tobacco and smoke shops. Director Huitron responded that staff had not conducted an inventory of Downey retailers because the review was intended as a high-level analysis. She stated that additional research would be conducted during ordinance preparation and noted that the products may also be sold at convenience stores, liquor stores, and other retail establishments.
Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz asked whether the selected regulatory approach would apply to all retailers selling the products. Director Huitron confirmed that, if directed by Council, staff would recommend regulating retail sales broadly, including convenience stores and other establishments, rather than limiting regulations to tobacco and smoke shops.
Mayor Frometa noted that Orange County, Buena Park, Covina, Laguna Niguel, and Murrieta have established a 2% concentration threshold for kratom products. She supported a similar targeted approach in Downey, stating that establishing a concentration threshold would help limit the recreational sale and misuse of these substances while allowing the City to address the issue locally as state and federal regulations continue to develop.
Council Member Pemberton thanked staff for the detailed report and stated that recreational nitrous oxide use should be prohibited while preserving exemptions for legitimate medical and other authorized uses. Regarding kratom, she supported allowing natural products used for pain relief while regulating manufactured, synthetic, or highly concentrated 7-OH products due to concerns about their potency and intoxicating effects. She expressed support for Option 3 to regulate both nitrous oxide and kratom, with a targeted approach for synthetic kratom.
Police Chief Loughner stated the Police Department has had limited involvement with kratom but identified nitrous oxide as a growing problem. He noted concerns with discarded canisters and containers and stated that recreational abuse, particularly among youth, continues to be an issue.
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Council Member Pemberton asked whether the nitrous oxide canisters were being obtained from local smoke shops or other retailers. Police Chief Loughner stated it was difficult to determine the source and noted that enforcement becomes challenging when businesses claim the products are intended for legitimate automotive or medical purposes. He added that some of the larger canisters observed do not appear consistent with those legitimate uses.
Council Member Sosa asked whether any of the 26 possession arrests over the past 18 months were linked to local smoke shops or other retail outlets. Chief Loughner stated that the arrests were not specifically tied to those businesses, noting that many involved larger or commercial -grade canisters of unknown origin. He added that smaller discarded canisters are also commonly found and could potentially be obtained from gas stations, liquor stores, or similar retailers.
Council Member Sosa asked whether existing county and state regulations were sufficient or whether additional local regulations were needed. Director Huitron stated that a local ordinance would provide stronger enforcement authority for products such as kratom and nitrous oxide, particularly for monitoring retailers. She added that any ordinance would be drafted to remain consistent with current and future state law.
Council Member Sosa asked whether the illicit use of kratom and nitrous oxide posed a significant concern in the community. Director Huitron stated that data was available for nitrous oxide but not for kratom because it had not been specifically tracked. City Manager Bradley noted that the available data reflected approximately 1.2 arrests per month and said the significance of that figure was subjective.
Chief Loughner stated that kratom use had only recently emerged locally, while nitrous oxide use had increased significantly over the years, particularly among youth and at house parties. He emphasized that the 26 arrests represented only incidents observed in public and did not capture use occurring on private property and expressed concern that some tobacco shops and other vendors were targeting youth with substances used as alternatives to alcohol or other drugs.
Mayor Frometa made a motion to proceed with Option 3, a targeted regulatory approach, prohibiting nitrous oxide products intended for recreational use while preserving legitimate medical, dental, veterinary, and other authorized uses. The motion also included targeted regulation of kratom by prohibiting synthetic 7-OH products and products exceeding a 2% concentration threshold.
Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz asked whether the proposed ordinance would address the difficulty in determining whether nitrous oxide was being purchased for legitimate use, such as automotive purposes.
Mayor Frometa clarified that the proposed ordinance would preserve exemptions for legitimate medical, dental, pharmacy, food preparation, automotive, manufacturing, industrial, wholesale, and other authorized uses, while also prohibiting purchases by anyone under 21.
Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz asked how the proposed regulations would prevent a purchaser from claiming nitrous oxide was intended for legitimate use. Chief Loughner stated that the goal was to limit the availability of nitrous oxide in tobacco and similar retail stores to reduce youth access.
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City Manager Bradley added that the ordinance could distinguish recreational products through factors such as flavoring, packaging, and marketing, allowing the City to restrict products clearly intended for consumption while preserving legitimate uses.
Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz made a substitute motion to impose a complete ban on nitrous oxide, stating that allowing exemptions for specified legitimate uses would not sufficiently change current enforcement or access.
Mayor Frometa asked how medical, dental, and veterinary licensed professionals would obtain nitrous oxide if it was completely banned. Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz responded that licensed professionals could purchase nitrous oxide from specialized medical suppliers rather than tobacco or similar retail stores.
Director Huitron stated that the ordinance could be drafted with narrowly defined exemptions tied to legitimate uses, such as sales through medical supply businesses. She added that staff would research and refine the exemptions, including potential wholesale and industrial uses, and work with the City Attorney's Office and Police Department to ensure the language preserves legitimate sales while restricting improper access.
City Attorney Funk agreed that narrowly defined exemptions are preferable to a blanket ban on nitrous oxide. He noted that numerous Orange County cities have adopted prohibitions with specific carve -outs for legitimate uses rather than complete bans, describing that approach as a best practice for regulating the product.
Mayor Frometa emphasized the need for a thoughtful regulatory approach rather than a blanket ban, noting the City's hospitals, medical offices, and industrial businesses that may have legitimate uses for nitrous oxide. She supported having staff return with recommended exemptions to preserve those lawful uses.
It was moved by Mayor Frometa, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz, and carried 4-0, with Council Member Trujillo absent, to proceed with Option 3, prohibiting nitrous oxide products intended for recreational use while preserving legitimate medical, dental, veterinary, and other authorized uses and targeted regulation of kratom by prohibiting synthetic 7-OH products and products exceeding a 2% concentration threshold.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz reported attending Lewis Elementary PTA's All -Star Family Social and announced an upcoming Neighborhood Watch meeting at the Downey Elks Lodge, encouraging residents interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch group to attend. He requested staff evaluate the hours of operation for tobacco shops, citing concerns about a tobacco shop operating as early as 5:00 a.m. The request was seconded by Mayor Frometa. He requested that the City's camera deployment plan be brought back for discussion at the first Council meeting in October. City Manager Bradley stated staff could bring the camera deployment item back in October. Assistant City Manager De Rojas clarified that the broader Security Master Plan is being developed by an outside consultant and will take several months to complete, while the camera deployment plan could be discussed separately. The request was seconded by Mayor Frometa. Mayor Pro Tern Ortiz requested a report on the City's parking fines and City Council Minutes
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fees to determine whether they provide adequate deterrence for illegal parking. The request was seconded by Mayor Frometa.
Council Member Sosa reported attending a Neighborhood Watch meeting in southwest Downey and thanked City Manager Bradley, Chief Loughner, Assistant City Manager De Rojas, and staff for attending, addressing residents' concerns, and ensuring residents felt heard.
Council Member Pemberton recognized the 25th Anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks and encouraged residents to attend the City's 9/11 Memorial Ceremony. She reported participating in an El Nino preparedness briefing with Sheriff Luna and emphasized early preparation, including storm drain maintenance, obtaining sandbags, and signing up for Downey Alerts. She provided an update from SEAACA, reporting 434 animal adoptions in July, including 141 public adoptions, she encouraged residents to adopt and spay or neuter pets, and reminded residents of the City's $150 cat spay and neuter reimbursement program. She announced the Ricky Galvez Memorial Golf Tournament, Downey Symphony Garden Party Fundraiser, upcoming Keep Downey Beautiful cleanups, a free compost giveaway and shredding event, the City's beautification awards program, and the upcoming Police Department Citizens Academy. Council Member Pemberton concluded by thanking City Manager Bradley and Public Works staff for quickly restoring water service following the power surge and credited the City's investment in generators at key water wells for helping maintain service.
Mayor Frometa encouraged residents to remain engaged in the community and participate in Neighborhood Watch groups, emphasizing that residents feel heard when Council and staff attend Neighborhood meetings. She highlighted the Mayor's Business Spotlights initiative supporting local and family -owned businesses and encouraged residents to support Stox's restaurant, which is experiencing financial difficulties. She requested an update on the City's street infrastructure improvement video highlighting progress since 2021. Assistant City Manager De Rojas reported that the video was in production and expected to be released within approximately a week and a half.
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
City Manager Bradley announced that there were no comments from staff.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Frometa adjourned the City Council Meeting — Open Session at 8:59 p.m. in memory of Martha Sodetani, civic leader, long time Downey resident and advocate for children, who served more than 17 years on the Downey Unified Board of Education and volunteered extensively with local organizations, including PTA, PTA Helps, Gangs Out of Downey, Assistance League of Downey and the Downey Coordinating Council
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