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MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
SPECIAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
The City Council of the City of Downey held a Special City Council Meeting on November 10,
2020, at 5:34 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue,
Downey, California, with Mayor Pacheco presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Blanca Pacheco Mayor
Claudia M. Frometa Mayor Pro Tem
Sean Ashton Council Member
Rick Rodriguez Council Member (teleconference)
Alex Saab Council Member
ALSO PRESENT: Gilbert Livas, City Manager
Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney
Alicia Duarte, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Frometa, seconded by Council Member Rodriguez and carried
4-0-1, with Council Member Saab abstaining, to approve the Closed Session Minutes of October 27,
2020.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pacheco asked if there was anyone present 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 City Clerk Duarte if there was anyone on the
teleconference line who would like to comment on Closed Session items.
Armando Herman, resident, commented regarding Item Nos. 3 and 4, and regarding a claim he
filed.
Lee Squire, resident, acknowledged the City Clerk and her staff for their professionalism and
willingness to assist him with his requests.
Mike Greenspan, non-resident, commented regarding Item Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Brian Heyman, resident, acknowledged the City Manager for his professionalism and work ethic.
He asked the City Council to remain vigilant and protect the City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager and
Assistant City Manager.
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Pacheco announced the City Council is recessing to Closed Session at 5:48 p.m. to
discuss matters under the authority of the following sections of the Government Code:
1. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) – Initiation of Litigation: One (1) potential case.
2. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) – Initiation of Litigation: One (1) potential case.
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3. Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim - Worker’s Compensation Claim – Claimant:
Gerardo Villa – Claim No.: 18-139418 – Agency claimed against: City of Downey.
4. Government Code Section 54956.95 – Liability Claim - Worker’s Compensation Claim – Claimant:
Terry Felix – Claim No.: 16-128325 and 16-126395 Worker’s Compensation Claim Appeals Board
No.: ADJ10663880 and ADJ1059939 – Agency claimed against: City of Downey.
5. Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) – Public Employee Performance Evaluation – Title:
City Manager.
6. Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) – Public Employee Performance Evaluation – Title:
City Attorney.
7. Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) – Public Employee Performance Evaluation Title:
City Clerk.
RECONVENED SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Pacheco reconvened the Special City Council meeting at 6:43 p.m. with all Council
Members present.
City Attorney Abich Garcia reported the closed session report as follows: In regards to Item No.
1, Council Member Saab made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Frometa and carried 5-0, to
initiate litigation, the defendants and other details of litigation shall be disclosed to the public upon
inquiry, once the litigation has been filed with the court; in regards to Item No. 2, the City Council did
not authorize initiation of litigation but gave its legal counsel direction; Item Nos. 3 and 4, settlements
were authorized by the City Council subject to court approval.
In regards to Item Nos. 5, 6 and 7, City Attorney Abich Garcia, announced the City Council will
recess Closed Session to discuss those items after the Regular City Council Meeting.
RECESS/RECONVENE
Mayor Pacheco recessed Closed Session at 6:44 p.m. Mayor Pacheco reconvened Closed
Session at 8:46 p.m.
City Attorney Abich Garcia reported the closed session report as follows: In regards to Item Nos.
5, 6, and 7, there was not reportable action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pacheco adjourned the Special City Council meeting at 9:20 p.m.
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC BLANCA PACHECO
City Clerk Mayor