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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 12-16-21 Special MeetingMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY - SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 16,2021 The City Council of the City of Downey held oSpecial City Council Meeting onDecember 16. 2021. at 3:05 p.nn., in the Council Chambers of the Downey City HeU, 11111 Brookshire Avenue. Downey, California, Mayor Pacheco presiding. PRESENT: Council Members, Blanca Pacheco Mayor Sean Ashton Mayor Pro Tern Catherine Alvarez Council Member C|audiaFronmetm Council Member Mario Trujillo Council Member ALSO PRESENT: Gilbert Livas.City Manager Yvette KA.AbinhGarcia, City Attorney James McQueen, Human Resources Director Alicia Duarte, CK8C, City Clerk Mayor Pacheco asked if there was anyone present who would like to comment on Special Meeting Agenda Items. � Armando Herman, non-resident, commented regarding corruption, fraud, and free speech. ° Barbara 8gmnperi, resident and President of the OUG[] Board of Eduoebon, commented in support ofCity Manager Lixaoand his performance aoCity Manager. Lee Squire, resident, commented in support of City Manager Livas and his employment rights. Mario Guerre, resident and former Downey WYoyor, commented in support ofCity Manager Livao and the legacy ofthe City Council. Guillermo Arreo|m. City emp|oyee, commented in support of City Manager Livas and expressed concerns regarding the impact tothe City should Mc L|vao be removed from the City Manager position. Alex Saab, resident and former Downey K8ayor, commented in support nfCity Manager Lixoa the community's support for Mr. Liuea. and stability in the City. Martha Godetmni. resident and OU8O Board of Education W1ernber, commented in support of City Manager Livam, his performance as City W1ano0er, and the ramifications of removing him from the position. P{inn 8qdetGni, resident and City ennp|oyee, commented in support of City Manager Lixa5. his leadership, and the reasons for removing him from the position. Carrie UV8, resident, commented in support ofCity Manager LiwaS and his performance as City Manager. Larry Gorcea, residert, commented in support of City Manager Livoa and the reasons for removing him from the position. City Council Minutes Special Meeting - December 1G.2O21 1 D. Mark Morris, resident, former City employee, and DUSD Board of Education Member, commented in support of City Manager Livas and his performance as City Manager. Dorothy Pemberton, resident, commented in support of City Manager Livas, his performance as City Manager, transparency regarding the reasons for removing him from the position. John Lacey, resident, commented in support of City Manager Livas and the community's support for Mr. Livas. Ralph Diaz, President of the DPOA, commented in support of City Manager Livas and his performance as City Manager. Michael Calvert, resident and Executive Director of the Downey Chamber of Commerce, commented in support of City Manager Livas, the community's support for Mr. Livas, and his performance as City Manager. Lawrence Christon, resident, commented in support of City Manager Livas, the leadership of the City Council, the community's support for Mr. Livas, and his performance as City Manager. Gavril Gabriel, resident, commented in support of City Manager Livas, his performance as City Manager, the reasons for removing him from the position, and potential litigation. Claude Bilodeau, resident, commented in support of City Manager Livas, his leadership, and stability in Downey. BC, resident, commented in support of City Manager Livas and questioned the reasons for removing him from the position. Hector Sosa, resident, commented in support of City Manager Livas, the community's support for Mr. Livas, his performance as City Manager, and the reasons for removing him from the position. RECESS/RECONVENE Mayor Pacheco recessed the City Council meeting at 4:00 p.m. Mayor Pacheco reconvened the City Council meeting at 4:01 p.m. with all Council Members present. Resident, no name provided, commented in support of City Manager Livas and shared a prayer. Brian Baker, President of the DPMA, commented in support of City Manager Livas and his leadership. Rick Rodriguez, resident and former Downey Mayor, commented in support of City Manager Livas, the community's support for Mr. Livas, the legacy of the City Council, and the leadership of Mr. Livas. RECESS/RECONVENE Mayor Pacheco recessed the City Council meeting at 4:09 p.m. Mayor Pacheco reconvened the City Council meeting at 4:10 p.m. with all Council Members present. Ernesto Valle, resident, commented in support of City Manager Livas, his performance as City Manager, the time of the Special City Council meeting, the reasons for removing Mr. Livas from the position, and corruption in other cities. City Council Minutes Special Meeting - December 16, 2021 2 Jason Riddle and Kathleen Van Raay, DCEA Miscellaneous Unit, commented insupport of City Manager Livas and his performance as City Manager. Adam Christin, resident, commented in support of City Manager Livas, his performance as City Manager, and the reasons for removing him from the position. Roger Brossmer, resident and former Downey Mayor, commented in support of City Manager LiVaa.tranaponency. succession planning, and Mr. Livma'ooharacter Mike Gnaenmpan, npn-m*sident, questioned whether there are charges against City Manager L|vam and commented regarding the replacement ofMr. L|vos, and corruption. Rodo|fo Cortea Barra0en, nnn-resident, commented in support ofCity Manager L|vas, good governance, Brown Act violations, accountability, and transparency. L|ne Fox, resident and City mnnp|myee, commented in support of City Manager Liuoe, his character, his performance as City Manager, and City employee morale. Kevin Ezeh, reaident, commented in support of City Manager Lixoo, his performance as Qb/ Manager, and the timing ofthe discussion. Randy Davis, nee|dmnt, oonnnnen&ad in support of City Manager Livas. Southeast area po|idog, the reasons for removing Mr. Livaafrom the position, the legacy ofthe City Council, and representation of constituents. Lisetta Rivera, reaident, commented in support of City &YanoQgr Livaa, the oonnrnunit/e support for Mr. Livas.and representation of the community. Sheetg| Takmar, resident and City ennp|oyee, commented in support of City Manager Livao and thanked Mr. Livas for his service. Vijay Pate[ resident, oonnnnan1ed in support of City Manager Livao, his performance an City Manager, the reasons for removing him from the position, the role of the City Manager, politics, and the effect onthe community. Crystal Landmvazo. City ennp|oyee, commented in support of City Manager Livaa, the community's support for Mr. Lixae, and his leadership through the pandemic. Steve Perez, reoident, commented in support of City Manager Lixoa and the reasons for removing him from the position. Cheryl Van Flensoe|aer, naoident, commented in support of City Manager Livaa and the [Jmvvney community, transparency, and listening tnresidents, Spe@her, no name provided, commented in support of City Manager Livos, the duty of the City Counci|, the performance of Mr. Livas as City K8anegar, and the best interests of the residents of Downey. Gloria F(oSe, reSident, commented in support of City Manager Livaa, the community's support for Mr. Livmn. and his performance amCity Manager. City Council Minutes Nolveris Frometa, resident, commented in support of City Manager Livas, the reasons for removing him from the position, his character, and the interests of the City. Mayor Pacheco asked City Clerk Duarte if any written comments were received regarding Closed Session Items. City Clerk Duarte confirmed nine written public comments were received. Lisa Christine, resident, commented in support of City Manager Livas, his leadership, the City Council, accountability, and transparency. Dolores Goble commented in support of City Manager Livas, the City Council, Downey schools, and transparency. Trish Morris, resident, commented in support of City Manager Livas, the time of the Special City Council meeting, and the reasons for removing him from the position. Drue Bell, resident, commented in support of City Manager Livas, his leadership, transparency, and the reasons for removing him from the position. Carlos Galvan, Jr., resident, commented in support of City Manager Livas, his performance as City Manager, the community's support for Mr. Livas, the reasons for removing him from the position, instability, and corruption. John Zander, resident, commented in support of City Manager Livas and his performance as City Manager. Dwight Simpson, resident, commented in support of City Manager Livas and the reasons for removing him from the position. Steven Dominguez, resident, commented in support of City Manager Livas, the reasons for removing him from the position, the impact on the City, and the legacy of the City Council. Rebecca Guerrero, former City employee, commented in support of City Manager Livas and his leadership. Having no one else, Mayor Pacheco closed public comment. Mayor Pacheco thanked the audience for participating in the City Council meeting. RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION Mayor Pacheco announced the City Council is recessing to Closed Session at 5:09 p.m. to discuss matters under the authority of the following sections of the Government Code: 1. Public Employee Evaluation of Performance - Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title; City Manager. 2. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Separation/Release - Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). City Council Minutes Special Meeting — December 16, 2021 1� Mayor Pacheco reconvened the Special City Council meeting at 6:02 p.m. with Council Members Ashton and Trujillo absent. Mayor Pacheco adjourned the SpecialCity Council Meeting a18:04p.nm.mnDecember 16.2Q21 in memory of the lives lost due to COVI D-1 9 bA�A ALI 41 DUA �CM�C� --b[ANCA City Clerk Mayor City Council Minutes