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ROSTER
CITY COUNCIL
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Hector Sosa, District 2
hsosa@downeyca.org
Vacant, District 3
Downey City Council meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30
p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Council Members are elected to four-year terms
from their respective districts. Elections are held in November of even -numbered years, on
the same date as the Statewide General Election. Council Members are limited to two terms
of office. The Mayor is appointed in December by the City Council.
Ashley Bailon, Executive Secretary to the City Council
11111 Brookshire Avenue, 3rd Floor
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-7274
abailon a&downeyca.org,
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
City Manager
Roger Bradley
Interim City Attorney
Lauren Langer
City Clerk
M. Alicia Duarte, CMC
Assistant City Manager
Vaniah De Rojas
Chief of Police
Leslie Murray
Fire Chief
Dan Hurlock
Community Development Director
Irma Huitron
Parks & Recreation Director
Jason Chacon
Finance Director
Stephen Hannah
Public Works Director/City Engineer
Matthew Baumgardner
Human Resources Director
James McQueen
Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal
Anthony Hildebrand
Assistant Finance Director
Vacant
Assistant to the City Manager
Vacant
Interim City Planner
Art Bashmakian
Deputy Director of Public Works
Edwin Norris
Deputy Director of Public Works/Utilities Manager
Daniel Mueller
Economic Development & Housing Manager
Jessica Flores
Interim Building Official
Ian Nicholas
Emergency Preparedness Program Manager
Rakdy Khlok
Executive Director of the Columbia Memorial
Space Center/Library Director
Benjamin Dickow
Fire Battalion Chiefs
Peter Browne
Daniel Rasmussen
Jorge Villanueva
GIS Program Manager
Ahmed Husain
Human Resources Analyst
Maria Rivas
Beatriz Tapia
Human Resources Manager
Sandra Vera
Information Technology & Systems Manager
Alvin Lam
Management Analyst (Administration)
Ruby Picon
Management Analyst (Public Works)
Julio Guerrero
Police Captains
Brian Baker
Scott Loughner
Michael Parino
Principal Accountant
Sheetal Talwar
Francesca Navarro
Principal Engineer
Desi Gutierrez
Recreation Manager
Monica Ortiz
Superintendent of Facilities & Maintenance
Josef Kekula
P.D. System/Network Engineer
Ernesto Pelayo
Carolyn Loi-Young
PURPOSE The purpose of this Board is to hear and decide appeals of decisions
made by the Building Official in connection with the application or the
interpretation of the California Building Code and other ordinances,
regulations and policies governing the building requirements of the City.
The Board shall consist of five members. Each member shall be qualified
pertaining to building construction and the California Building Code
CITY STAFF Irma Huitron, Community Development Director
CONTACT (562) 904-7151
ihuitron@downeyca.or�
MEETING Meets as required
INFORMATION
INITIATED Ordinance No. 17-1370, adopted January 24, 2017
TERM OF OFFICE Terms run concurrently with the term of the Council Member making the
appointments.
CURRENT
REPRESENTATIVES
TERM
DISTRICT
NAME
APPOINTED BY
EXPIRES
1
Michael Murray
Horn
12/2024
2
Robert Kiefer
Sosa
12/2026
Council Member
3
Vacant
District 3
12/2024
4
Luz Lluncor
Frometa
12/2026
5
Max Martinez
Trujillo
12/2024
Please note, changes in membership, staffing, and meeting information may take place after the
publication of this information. Please feel free to contact City staff to confirm the time and place of the
meetings.
PURPOSE Review and make recommendations to the City Council regarding
energy; waste reduction; urban design, urban nature, transportation,
environmental health; water; and any other matters specifically
requested to be reviewed by the City Council.
CITY STAFF Matthew Baumgardner, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
CONTACT (562) 904-7102
mbaumgardner@downeygg.org
MEETING Fourth Wednesday of the month at 5:00 p.m., City Hall, 11111
INFORMATION Brookshire Avenue.
INITIATED Ordinance No. 10-1265, adopted September 28, 2010; Membership
Amended on January 26, 2016 by Ordinance No. 16-1349.
TERM OF OFFICE Terms run concurrently with the term of the Council Member making the
appointments.
CURRENT
REPRESENTATIVES
TERM
DISTRICT
NAME
APPOINTED BY
EXPIRES
1
Wendy Mora
Horn
12/2024
2
Dhara Patel
Sosa
12/2026
Council Member
12/2024
3
Vacant
District 3
4
Jamie Bray
Frometa
12/2026
5
Vacant
Trujillo
12/2024
Please note, changes in membership, staffing, and meeting information may take place after the
publication of this information. Please feel free to contact City staff to confirm the time and place of the
meetings.
PURPOSE Conduct Hearings on written appeals regarding handicapped access
compliance requirements for construction. Two rnenlb*ro shall be
physically handicapped. The remaining three members will beappointed
from the Planning Commission.
CITY STAFF Irma Hubron.Community Development Director
MEETING Meets oarequired
INFORMATION
INITIATED Resolution No. 4940 adopted October 13,1987
TERM OF OFFICE Members are appointed at -large for four year terms.
CURRENT
REPRESENTATIVES
CURRENTLY INACTIVE
TERM
DISTRICT NAME
APPOINTOR EXPIRES
At -Large VACANT
Council 12/2024
At -Large VACANT
Council 12/2024
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pUb|iC8bOO of this iOfOrD8UOO. M88S8 f80| free to CODt8Ct City staff to confirm the time and p|8CH of the
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INDEPENDENT CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
PURPOSE To review on a quarterly basis the City's expenditure of revenues
generated by Measure S. To review annual audit reports related to
Measure S, and make one written annual report to the City at a public
meeting summarizing the Independent Committee's findings including
any appropriate recommendations.
CITY STAFF Vaniah De Rojas, Interim Assistant City Manager
CONTACT (562) 904-7284
vderojas@downeyca.org
MEETING Meets as required
INFORMATION
INITIATED Ordinance No. 16-1362, adopted by Voters, November 2016 Election
TERM OF OFFICE Terms run concurrently with the term of the Council Member making the
appointment.
CURRENT
REPRESENTATIVES
TERM
DISTRICT
NAME
APPOINTED BY
EXPIRES
1
Michael Murray
Horn
12/2024
2
Beth Gendreau
Sosa
12/2026
Council Member
3
Vacant
District 3
12/2024
4
Carmela Uva
Frometa
12/2026
5
Mario Guerra
Trujillo
12/2024
Please note, changes in membership, staffing, and meeting information may take place after the
publication of this information. Please feel free to contact City staff to confirm the time and place of the
meetings.
PURPOSE The purpose of this Board is to make recommendations to the City
Council for the operation and conduct of the City Library; recommend
rukes, regulations and bvovvs for administration and protection;
recommend the duties ofthe Librarian and other officers and employees;
recommend the purchase or lease of personal property for library
purposes; recommend purchase or lease ofproperty and the rental or
provision for adequate buildings orrooms for library purposes; within SO
days after the close of each fiscal year. report 1othe City Council on the
condition of the Library for the preceding fiscal year and on such other
matters deemed expedient bythe Board.
CITY STAFF Benjamin Dickow,Director ofthe Downey City Library
MEETING Third Tuesday ofevery-other month (January, March, May, July,
INFORMATION September, & November) in the CVonouk Room of the Downey City
Library at 6:30 p.m.
INITIATED City Charter, Section 908
TERM OF OFFICE Terms run concurrently with the term of the Council Member making the
appointment.
CURRENT
REPRESENTATIVES
TERM
DISTRICT
NAME
APPOINTOR
EXPIRES
1
Lenora Perri
Horn
12/2024
Council Member
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publication of this information. Please feel free to contact City staff to confirm the time and place of the
meetings.
PURPOSE The purpose of the Personnel Advisory Board is to act in an advisory
capacity to the City Council and the City Manager on personnel
administration. Recommend the edoction, amendment or repeal of
personnel Rules and Regulations. Make any investigation upon request
by the City COUOCi| CODC8[DiDg the @dD1iOiSt[@UOO of pe[SODDe| in the
municipal service. Hear appeals of any officer or employee under the
personnel system, who is ouspended, demoted or removed. Members
receive $18per meeting.
CITY STAFF James K8n{]uaen, Director ofHuman Resources
MEETING Meets on a special no|ked basis to handle personnel grievances. The
|NF(]RM/\T|{)N meetings are held in the second floor Training Room of Ouvvnuy City
INITIATED
CURRENT
REPRESENTATIVES
City Charter, Section 902
Terms run concurrently with the term of the Council Member making the
TERM
DISTRICT
NAME
APPOINTOR
EXPIRES
1
Miguel Duarte
Horn
12/2024
Council Member
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PURPOSE The Planning Commission recommends to the City Council the
adoption, amendment or repeal of Master, General or Precise Plans for
the physical development of the City. It also makes recommendations
to the City Council concerning proposed public works and for the
clearance, conservation and rehabilitation of any areas within the City.
Members of this Commission are annually required to complete a
Statement of Economic Interest — Form 700 and an Ethics Training
class once every two years. Commissioners receive $36 per meeting.
CITY STAFF Irma Huitron, Community Development Director
CONTACT (562) 904-7151
ihuitron@downeyca.org
MEETING
INFORMATION
IT 9
TERM OF OFFICE
CURRENT
REPRESENTATIVES
First and third Wednesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chamber of Downey City Hall.
City Charter, Section 902
Terms run concurrently with the term of the Council Member making the
appointment.
TERM
DISTRICT
NAME
APPOINTOR
EXPIRES
1
Miguel Duarte
Horn
12/2024
2
Mario Guerra
Sosa
12/2026
Council Member
3
Vacant
District 3
12/2024
4
Carmela Uva
Frometa
12/2026
5
Horacio Ortiz
Trujillo
12/2024
Please note, changes in membership, staffing, and meeting information may take place after the
publication of this information. Please feel free to contact City staff to confirm the time and place of the
meetings.
PURPOSE A nonprofit public benefit corporation whose specific and primary
purpose is to provide financial assistance to the City of Downey by
financing the acquisition, construction, improvement and remodeling of
public buildings and facilities, together with parking, site development,
landscaping, utilities, equipment, furnishings, improvements and all
appurtenant and related facilities.
CITY STAFF Stephen Hannah, Finance Director
CONTACT (562) 904-7265
shannah@downeyca.org
MEETING
INFORMATION
IT 9
TERM OF OFFICE
CURRENT
REPRESENTATIVES
Meets annually in February in the first floor Finance Conference Room
of Downey City Hall.
Incorporated July 2, 1981 as Civic Center Corp., renamed Downey
Public Facilities Financing Corp. November 12, 2002
Terms run concurrently with the term of the Council Member making the
appointment
CURRENTLY INACTIVE
TERM
DISTRICT
NAME
APPOINTOR
EXPIRES
1
Vacant
Horn
12/2024
2
Vacant
Sosa
12/2026
Council Member
3
Vacant
District 3
12/2024
4
Vacant
Frometa
12/2026
5
Carlos Galvan, Jr.
Trujillo
12/2024
Please note, changes in membership, staffing, and meeting information may take place after the
publication of this information. Please feel free to contact City staff to confirm the time and place of the
meetings.
PURPOSE
CITY STAFF
CONTACT
MEETING
INFORMATION
INITIATED
TERM OF OFFICE
CURRENT
REPRESENTATIVES
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
The purpose of the Public Works Committee is to act in an advisory
capacity to the City Council, including review and making
recommendations regarding parking and traffic; solid waste and
recycling; wastewater collection and disposal; air quality; hazardous
waste; public utilities; transportation and mobility; water supply; energy
consumption and conservation; urban runoff and water quality; urban
blight and streetscape; other matters affecting a healthy and safe
environment; and any other matters specifically requested to be
reviewed by the City Council.
Matthew Baumgardner, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
(562) 904-7102
mbaumgardner@downeyca.org
Third Thursday of the month at 4:00 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Training
Room of City Hall.
Ordinance No. 10-1258, adopted April 27, 2010
The Commission consists of 10 members; five members must reside in
the appointing Council Member's respective District and five at -large in
the community by each Council Member. The members serve four
year terms.
DISTRICT NAME
1 Cesar Ortiz
1 Damaris Pelayo
2 Beth Gendreau
2 Anthony Jones
3 Vacant
3 Vacant
4 Dorothy Pemberton
4 Rodolfo Sandoval
At -Large Efferem Sanchez
At -Large Alfred Tovar
TERM
APPOINTOR
EXPIRES
Horn
12/2024
Horn
12/2024
Sosa
12/2026
Sosa
12/2026
Council Member
District 3 12/2024
Council Member
District 3
12/2024
Frometa
12/2026
Frometa
12/2026
Trujillo
12/2024
Trujillo
12/2024
Please note, changes in membership, staffing, and meeting information may take place after the
publication of this information. Please feel free to contact City staff to confirm the time and place of the
meetings.
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES COMMISSION
PURPOSE The Recreation and Community Services Commission recommends to
the City Council such plans and programs as may be desirable for the
improvement, maintenance and expansion of parks and playgrounds as
are or may hereafter be established. Members of this Commission are
annually required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest - Form
700 and an Ethics Training class once every two years. Commissioners
receive $18 per meeting.
CITY STAFF Jason Chacon, Director of Parks & Recreation
CONTACT (562) 904-7238
jchacon@downeyca.org
MEETING
INFORMATION
INITIATED
TERM OF OFFICE
CURRENT
REPRESENTATIVES
First Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of
Downey City Hall.
Ordinance No. 151, adopted September 12, 1960
Terms run concurrently with the term of the Council Member making the
appointment.
TERM
DISTRICT
NAME
APPOINTOR
EXPIRES
1
Henry Ceja
Horn
12/2024
2
Jeannie Wood
Sosa
12/2026
3
Vacant
Vacant
12/2024
4
David Gonzalez
Frometa
12/2026
5
Alexandra Hanks
Trujillo
12/2024
Please note, changes in membership, staffing, and meeting information may take place after the
publication of this information. Please feel free to contact City staff to confirm the time and place of the
meetings.
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PURPOSE Collaborate with the City's Consultant and City staff to set the vision
and goals, and to create an Urban Forest Management Plan that will
be implemented upon completion.
CITY STAFF Matthew Baumgardner, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
CONTACT (562) 904-7102
mbaumgardner@downeyca.org
MEETING 3 rd Tuesday of each month, at 4:00 p.m. in the 2nd floor Training Room
INFORMATION of Downey City Hall.
INITIATED Resolution No. 19-7877, adopted March 26, 2019
TERM OF OFFICE Terms run concurrently with the term of the Council Member making
the appointment. Must be registered voter and living in the respective
District during the entire term of appointment.
CURRENT
REPRESENTATIVES
TERM
DISTRICT
NAME
APPOINTOR
EXPIRES
1
Wendy Mora
Horn
12/2024
2
Anthony Jones
Sosa
12/2026
Council Member
3
Vacant
District 3
12/2024
4
Catherine Pannell -Waters
Frometa
12/2026
5
Vacant
Trujillo
12/2024
Please note, changes in membership, staffing, and meeting information may take place after the
publication of this information. Please feel free to contact City staff to confirm the time and place of the
meetings.
PURPOSE
CITY STAFF
CONTACT
MEETING
INFORMATION
INITIATED
TERM OF OFFICE
The Corporation iaunon-profit corporation,organized for the purpose uf
uaaiabng. through the issuance of leasehold mortgage bonda, the
financing necessary to acquire and/or construct o water supply and
distribution system forth* City of Downey.
Vaniah De Rojas, Interim Assistant City Manager
(582)804-7284
First Thursday inOctober, annually, ot 7:3Oo.m.inthe second floor
Training Room ofDowney City Hall.
Incorporated 1976
Terms run concurrently with the term of the Council Member making the
appointment.
CURRENTLY INACTIVE
TERM
DISTRICT
NAME
APPOINTOR
EXPIRES
1
Vacant
Horn
12/2024
Council Member
5
Vacant
Trujillo
12/2024
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publication of this information. P|9GS8 f88| free to contact City staff to confirm the time and p|8C8 of the
nne8omgS.
YOUTH COMMISSION
PURPOSE The Downey Youth Commission's purpose is leadership development,
civic/local government education, provide City Council with youth input,
and completion of annual assignments/priorities from the City Council.
CITY STAFF Jason Chacon, Director of Parks & Recreation
CONTACT (562) 904-7238
ichacon _dowAt ca.org
MEETING Third Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m.at Downey City Hall, 11111
INFORMATION Brookshire Ave. Downey CA 90241
INITIATED Minute action by City Council, June 28, 2011
TERM OF OFFICE The Commission consists of 15 members; three appointed must reside
in the respective District of each Council Member. The members terms
run concurrent with the fiscal year (July 1 — June 30); Commissioners
serve one-year terms; grades 9th — 11th may request to be appointed a
second year with no Commissioner serving beyond the 12th grade.
DISTRICT
NAME
APPOINTOR
TERM EXPIRES
1
Emily Tzui
Horn
06/30/23
1
Melanie Moreno
Horn
06/30/23
1
Ximena Solorzano
Horn
06/30/23
2
Jynx Jimenez -Jones
Sosa
06/30/23
2
Isaac Donado
Sosa
06/30/23
2
Viviana Perez
Sosa
06/30/23
Council Member
3
Cassandra Diego
District 3
06/30/23
Council Member
3
Desiree Gonzalez
District 3
06/30/23
Council Member
3
Isabella Lopez-Guidel
District 3
06/30/23
4
Emily Gutierrez
Frometa
06/30/23
4
Jordan Curiel
Frometa
06/30/23
4
Jana Abdelmonem
Frometa
06/30/23
5
Olivia Sosa
Trujillo
06/30/23
5
Melanie Carranza
Trujillo
06/30/23
5
Ava Estevez
Trujillo
06/30/23
Please note, changes in membership, staffing, and meeting information may take place after the
publication of this information. Please feel free to contact City staff to confirm the time and place of the
meetings.