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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
SPECIAL MEETING
The City Council of the City of Downey held a Special City Council Meeting on December 10,
t02O, at 6:38 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue,
Downey, California, Mayor Pacheco presiding.
Council Members:
Sean Ashton
Rick Rodriguez
Aley Saab
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tern
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
ALSO PRESENT: Gilbert Livas, City Manager
John Oskoui, Assistant City Manager
Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney
Dean Milligan, Chief of Police
Mark Gillaspie, Fire Chief
Alicia Duarte, CIVIC, City Clerk
The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Charlie Rivera, New Season L.A. Downey Church. T
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Daniel, Sarah, Emily and Jessica Frometa. I
Mayor Pacheco welcomed members of the public participating in the virtual meeting. S
acknowledged former Mayors and Council Members; Commission and Board Member -
Representatives from local Legislative Offices; Elected Officials from surrounding cities; an
community members.
Mayor Pro Tern Frometa presented Mayor Pacheco with a gavel plaque, a Past Mayor's Pi
2nd the Mayor's Scrap Book. I
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audience to become involved in the community to make the changes they would like to see in the City.
She mentioned she is looking forward in working with the community to strengthen and unify the
community with the City Council in the upcoming year. She thanked her mother, father, husband and
children for their support. She stated her promise to lead the City of Downey through this great time of
adversity with strength, compassion, integrity and empathy. She thanked the residents for allowing her
to serve on the City Council.
Mayor Frometa announced Council Member Ashton disconnected from the City Council Meetiris
at 7:39 p.m.
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Lloyd Duplechan, Executive Consultant of CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, non-
resident, submitted written comments congratulating Mayor Frometa. He commented regarding her
commitment to the community during these unprecedented and challenging times.
Carlos Garrido, President/CEO, Schools Federal Credit Union, resident, submitted written
comments congratulating Mayor Frometa. He commented regarding the City's rich history and the
community's quiet upper -middle class to thriving middle class transformation over the past three
decade.
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Georgina Marin, resident, submitted written comments congratulating Mayor Frometa and
extended her support.
Judy Powelson, non-resident, submitted written comments congratulating Mayor Frometa. She
thanked Mayor Frometa for being a friend, mentor and excellent leader.
Joanna Peterson, non-resident, submitted written comments congratulating Mayor Frometa.
She stated she looks forward to working with Mayor Frometa.
Ricky A., resident, submitted written comments regarding enforcement of the County of Los
Angeles Department of Public Health Officer Order regulating local businesses.
Troy, Brooke, Levi and Bella Busher, residents, submitted written comments congratulating
Mayor Frometa.
Pastor Alex Vargas, New Season L.A. Downey Church, submitted written comments
congratulating Mayor Frometa. He thanked Mayor Frometa for supporting the Faith Community.
Gregory Welch, Downey Police Chaplain, submitted written comments congratulating Mayor
Frometa.
Elver Galarga, resident, submitted written comments congratulating Mayor Frometa. He
congratulated Council Members Alvarez and Trujillo on their elected positions to the City Council.
Joseph Luisi, resident, submitted written comments congratulating Mayor Frometa and
extended his support.
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Sam Ferreira, resident, congratulated Mayor Frometa and thanked the Mayor for her servic
He commented regarding the state of the health care system, advocating for community organization
2nd the dedication of the City's staff. -1
Lee Monne, resident, congratulated Mayor Frometa. He commented regarding political leader
• • restaurants and business owners' • • fiscal responsibility. I
Hector Sosa, resident, congratulated Mayor Frometa and thanked her for her commitment to t
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Cecilia • resident, congratulated Mayor •: and thanked the Frometa family f
e�upporting Mayor Frometa to serve the community. She stated that she is looking forward to work wi
Mayor Frometa on the Girls on Fire Summer Workshop and congratulated Council Members Alvar
:• Trujillo on their election.
Resident, no name provided, congratulated Mayor Frometa. She commented regarding t
imall businesses and the increase in home values.
Danny Hernandez, resident, congratulated Mayor Frometa. He thanked former Mayor Pacheco
for her service to the •
Danny, resident, congratulated the newest members of the Downey City Council. He wished the
best of luck to Council Member Trujillo on his new endeavor. He congratulated Mayor Frometa on her
appointment.
Johnny, resident, congratulated Mayor Frometa and stated that he is looking forward to her
leadership in making the City of Downey great.
Juan Del Cid, resident, commented regarding rental forgiveness and financial assistance during
the pandemic; and, congratulated Mayor Frometa for her appointment as Mayor.
Gary Sparks, resident, congratulated Mayor Frometa on her appointment.
Shawn Dawes, resident, congratulated Mayor Frometa and he extended his support.
Peter Lomeli, resident, congratulated Mayor Frometa and thanked the Mayor for her service.
Robert Sanchez, resident, congratulated newly elected Council Member Alvarez. He
commented regarding rental expenses and increased costs.
Dr. Rafael Marroquin, non-resident, congratulated Mayor Frometa. He expressed his admiration
for the Mayor and wished her success in her new endeavor.
Christian Sotomayor, resident, congratulated Mayor Frometa on her appointment as Mayor.
Javier • • congratulated • Frometa as the new Downey Mayor. He expressed
excitement with the progress of the City in recent years and is looking forward to Mayor Frometa's
leadership.
David Gonzalez, resident, congratulated newly elected Council Member Alvarez and Council
Member Trujillo and wished them the best of luck. He thanked former Mayor Pacheco for the important
role she held during the worldwide pandemic. He congratulated • Frometa and thanked for family
for supporting Mayor Frometa to serve the community.
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Irene Hernandez, resident, congratulated Mayor Frometa. She extended her support a
wished Mayor Frometa the best of luck in the upcoming year. I
Having no one else come forward, Mayor Frometa closed public comment.
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
City Manager Livas thanked the incoming Council Members. He thanked former Mayor Pache
for the amazing job as Mayor during an unprecedented time. He stated Mayor Frometa has set
ambitious agenda for the upcoming year and he is looking forward to the challenges. He is looki
forward to working with the new City Council. He stated City staff is dedicated and is second to non
He stated the staff will continue to do the work required and they are looking forward to a fun a
successful upcoming year.
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Mayor Frometa adjourned the Special City Council Meeting at 8:18 •
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City Clerk Mayor
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