Tuesday, September 22, 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
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 - OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Pemberton, Sosa, Trujillo, Mayor Pro Tem Ortiz, Mayor Frometa
INVOCATION
Pastor David Sarinana, Action Faith Ministries
FLAG SALUTE
Girl Scouts Troop No. 2543
PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Appointment to the 2026-2027 incoming Youth Commissioners.
2. Certificate of Appointment to George Redfox, Public Works Committee, District 4.
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 June 1, 2026; Regular Meetings of August 11, and September 8, 2026.
2.APPROVAL OF WARRANTS ISSUED
Warrant Nos. 402442 - 402774 (City) and 169 (CMSC); Payroll Wire Nos. 300047439; 30004752 - 30004754; 30004756 - 3004757; EFT Nos. 16503 - 16564 (City) and 50060 - 50064 (CMSC); Manual Wire Nos. 2883 - 2886; and, one Cashier's Check No. 91215, in the total amount of $6,706,462.44.
3.ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR THE WOODRUFF AVE. PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, PHASE 1, BETWEEN FIRESTONE BLVD. AND WASHBURN RD., CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 14-14A
That the City Council:
1. Accept the work for the Woodruff Ave. Pavement Rehabilitation Project, Phase 1, between Firestone Blvd. and Washburn Rd., Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. 14-14A;
2. Approve R.J. Noble Company’s final construction contract amount of $1,798,398; 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 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT CONSTRUCTION
BIDS FOR THE DOWNTOWN DOWNEY GATEWAY SIGN PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 24-99
That the City Council:
Approve plans and specifications and authorize solicitation for construction bids for the proposed Downtown Downey Gateway Sign Project at Firestone Blvd. and Downey Ave., CIP No. 24-99.
5.APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ALLEY PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) NO. 26-04
That the City Council:
Approve plans and specifications and authorize solicitation for construction bids for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Alley Pavement Rehabilitation Project, (CIP) No. 26-04.
6.APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH APPLE ONE AND HB STAFFING
FOR AS-NEEDED TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES
That the City Council:
1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Apple One for as-needed temporary staffing services for a three-year term;
2. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with HB Staffing for as-needed temporary staffing services for a three-year term; and,
3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any change orders or subsequent one-year extensions, subject to minor technical changes.
7.APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT ADOPTION AGREEMENT WITH TACENERGY, LLC FOR FUEL
PROCUREMENT AND DELIVERY SERVICES
That the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Contract Adoption Agreement with TACenergy pursuant to Sourcewell Contract 121522-TAC as awarded to TACenergy in the amount of $666,500 for a term through February 10, 2027;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendments to the Contract Adoption Agreement; and,
3. Authorize the City Manager to appropriate additional funds as needed.
8.APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY'S 13TH ANNUAL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ART FESTIVAL
STREET CLOSURE
That the City Council:
Approve the following street closures for the City of Downey's 13th Annual Dia De Los Muertos Art Festival scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026:
Brookshire Ave. at 2nd St.; and,
Civic Center Dr. at 3rd St.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
NONE.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS; REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS;
CONFERENCE/MEETING REPORTS
CITY MANAGER/STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
In memory of Eliana Moreno, 38, Aerial PhotoJournalist-Reporter for NBC Los Angeles and Telemundo 52, George Marciniw, helicopter pilot, and the victim on the ground, Edy Guttierrez Mejia, 29, who lost their lives when the helicopter in which the news crew was flying went down on September 15, while reporting on an earlier crash of an SUV driver who slammed into a Los Angeles Metro bus; and, the two victims of the bus crash.
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. Review parking options around CMSC due to 2nd building expansion - (H. Ortiz)
7. Evaluate aesthetic improvements in the right of way along Vista del Rio Ave. between Stoakes Ave. and Brookshire Ave. – (M. Trujillo)
8. Research installation of speed feedback sign along Old River School Rd. between Firestone Blvd. and Florence Ave. – (D. Pemberton)
9. Research adding Senior Assistance Projects to Keep Downy Beautiful – (H. Ortiz)
10. Conduct traffic survey on Mitla Ave. at De Palma St. – (H. Sosa)
11. Research removing street sweeping exemptions – (D. Pemberton)
12. Evaluate hours of operation for tobacco shops – (H. Ortiz)
13. Research parking fines and fees for illegal parking – (H. Ortiz) Supporting documents are available at: City Hall-City Clerk’s Department, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Monday – Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 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 – Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 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
METHODS OF PARTICIPATION IN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
IN PERSON ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION
Obtain a number card from City staff upon arriving at the City Council Chambers. The Mayor will make an announcement when it is time for public comment. Speakers must remain seated until their number is called. Speakers will have three (3) minutes to speak, unless limited by the Mayor for good cause.
REMOTE ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION
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NOTE: REMOTE PARTICIPATION DURING PUBLIC COMMENT WILL ONLY BE TAKEN VIA TWO-WAY TELEPHONIC SERVICE.
1. Participants must dial: (888) 788-0099 or (877) 853-5247
2. Enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 842 8892 3601
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. Once the last three digits or your telephone number are called, follow the instructions below:
1. To request to speak, dial *9 on your telephone key pad.
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.
Each speaker is allotted three (3) minutes to speak unless otherwise limited by the Mayor for good cause including the number of speakers as permitted by the City’s Council Meeting rules. Once your time has expired, your telephone line will be muted.
NOTE: THE CITY'S MEETING RULES CONTAINED IN THE DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODE WILL APPLY TO IN PERSON AND REMOTE PARTICIPANTS.
Submitting Written Public Comment
To submit written public comment send an email to [email protected] or submit your written comments in person at the Downey City Clerk’s Office, 11111 Brookshire Ave., Downey, CA 90241 no later than 2:00 pm on the day of the City Council meeting. Your comments will be incorporated into the Council meeting's record. Comments received after the cut off time will be incorporated into the records at the following Council meeting.
NOTE: ALL WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT SUBMITTED TO THE CITY OF DOWNEY SHALL BECOME PUBLIC RECORD AS DEFINED UNDER THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT.
Date Posted: September 17, 2026