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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
SPECIAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
The City Council of the City of Downey held a Special City Council Meeting on September 8,
2020, at 5:33 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue,
Downey, California, with Mayor Pacheco presiding.
Council Members:
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Sean Ashton
Rick Rodriguez
Me,y. Saab
Mayor
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Gilbert Livas, City Manager
Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney
Alicia Duarte, CIVIC, City Clerk
It was moved by Council Member Saab, seconded by Council Member Ashton, and carried
unanimously to approve the Closed Session Minutes of August 25, 2020.
Mayor Pacheco asked City Clerk Duarte if there was anyone on the teleconference line who
would like to comment on Closed Session Items. Mayor Pacheco asked City Clerk Duarte if any written
comments were received on Closed Session Items. Mayor Pacheco asked if there was anyone present
who would like to comment on Closed Session Items.
Armando Herman, resident, commented regarding Item No. 1, negligence, crime, criminal
procedures and due process.
habits.
Having no one else come forward, Mayor Pacheco closed public comment.
Mayor Pacheco announced the City Council is recessing to Closed Session at 5:42 p.m. to
discuss matters under the authority of the following sections of the Government Code:
1. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) - Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation -
City of Downey v. General Reinsurance Corporation, U.S. District Court, Central District of California,
Case No. 2:19-cv-07707-CAS-FFM.
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Mayor Pro Tern Frometa reconvened the Special City Council meeting at 6:38 p.m. with Mayor
Pacheco excused.
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City Attorney Abich Garcia reported the closed session report as follows: In regards to Item No.
1, the City Council received a status report and provided direction to its legal counsel.
Mayor Pro Tern Fro eta adjourned the Special City Counci eetin 6: m.
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