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Downey City Council Meetings
All City Council meetings are open to the public, and community members are encouraged to attend and participate in the City Council meeting proceedings.
The Downey City Council meets regularly on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Downey City Council Chambers, 11111 Brookshire Ave., Downey, CA 90241. Whenever there are closed session items on the agenda, the City Council meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. and is open for public participation for closed session items.
Special City Council meetings are held as needed and are open to the public.
Downey City Council Meeting Agendas
Agendas for regular City Council meetings are available at least 72 hours prior to the meeting, and a copy of the agenda is posted at the City’s regular posting locations (City Hall, City Library and Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior Center), and on the City’s website www.downeyca.org. To view the full agenda packet, visit the City Clerk’s Office or the City Library. You can also access the agenda packet on the City’s website by clicking on the “Council Agenda” icon on the City’s homepage. You may also view the current and past City Council meeting agendas by selecting an agenda from the “City Council Agendas” section below.
Special City Council meeting agendas are posted 24 hours prior to the meeting in the same manner as the regular meeting agenda.
How to Participate in a Council Meeting
In Person Participation
Persons attending a regular meeting who wish to address the City Council on any item listed on the agenda or on an item not listed on the agenda but within the jurisdiction of the City Council may participate in the public comment portion of the meeting by obtaining a number card from City staff upon arriving at the City Council Chambers.
The Mayor will make an announcement when it is time for public comments and, speakers must remain seated until their number is called.
Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (562) 904-7280, or by email at cityclerk@downeyca.org, for assistance with requests for special accommodations and translation services at least 48-hours prior to any scheduled City Council Meeting.
To view livestream of the City Council meeting follow the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/@cityofdowneycouncilmeetings
Remote Attendance and Participation
Remote participants who wish to address the City Council on any item listed on the agenda or on an item not listed on the agenda but within the jurisdiction of the City Council may attend the meeting and provide their comments during the public comment portion of the meeting by two-way telephonic service.
Remote participants must dial: (888) 788-0099 or (877) 853-5247
Enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 842 8892 3601
Instructions for Remote Participation
Please make note of the last three digits of your telephone number which will be used to identify your turn to speak.
Please follow the instructions below:
1. To request to speak, dial *9.
2. Dial *6 to unmute your telephone line when prompted.
Once unmuted you may proceed with your comments, and the timer will start once you begin your comments.
3. Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes.
Once your time has expired, your telephone line will be muted.
In order to ensure that limited English proficiency speakers receive the same opportunity to directly address the City Council, the City of Downey will continue to follow Government Code Section 54954.3(b)(2) and provide limited English proficiency speakers double the allotted time to make their public comments utilizing a translator during public meetings of the City Council.
Please note that the City’s Council Meeting rules contained in the Downey Municipal Code will apply to in person and remote participants.
Written Public Comments
Members of the public wishing to submit written public comment can do so by sending an email to ccpubliccomment@downeyca.org or by submitting their written comments in person at the Downey City Clerk’s Office, 11111 Brookshire Ave., Downey, CA 90241, no later than 2:00 p.m. on the day of the City Council meeting.
Your comments will be incorporated into the City’s record.
Note: All written public comments received shall become public record as defined under the California Public Records Act.
Language Access
In compliance with SB 707 (2025), City Council meeting agendas are provided in Spanish.
Spanish translated agendas are available for viewing at the Downey City Clerk’s Office, 11111 Brookshire Ave., Downey, CA 90241, and on the City’s website: www.downeyca.org. Regular office hours are Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Members of the public who wish to provide or receive language interpretation during a meeting should contact the City Clerk's Office at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City will make reasonable efforts to facilitate language interpretation (arranging space for interpreters, allowing additional time for interpretation, or allowing personal equipment for interpretation).
To view the agenda and supporting materials in another language, first select a meeting from the “City Council Agendas” section below. Once a meeting date is selected click on the “Agenda”. Click on the “Translation Menu” (blue circle button) and type your preferred language in the “Search language” window. The agenda and any supporting materials will automatically be translated into your selected language.
Agenda Posting Notification
To subscribe to receive an email notification and a link to view the published City Council meeting agendas, provide your email address and click on the "Notify Me" button located in the “City Council Agendas” section below.
For any assistance or questions, contact the Downey City Clerk’s Office at (562) 904-7280, or by email at cityclerk@downeyca.org, during regular business hours Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
City Council Agendas
View City Council Agendas as of October 2025
View Past City Council Agendas
Planning Commission Agenda
View Current Planning Commission Agenda
City's Board & Commission Agendas
View Agendas for different City Boards and Commissions
Documents for Public Review
Recreation and Community Services Agenda 08-04-26
Downey Cemetery District Board of Trustees Agenda 08-04-26
Public Records Requests
All requests for public records should be directed to the City Clerk’s Office. Requests for public records should be in writing and should be as specific as possible. While it is not mandatory to make a formal written request, having a completed Public Records Request form allows the City Clerk’s Office to respond in a timely manner.
The Downey City Clerk’s Office will accept and process Public Records Requests via the following methods:
Telephone: (562) 904-7280;
Fax: (562) 923-6388;
Email: cityclerk@downeyca.org; and,
Mail or in-person: Downey City Clerk’s Office, 11111 Brookshire Ave., 3rd Floor, Downey, CA 90241.
The City is now using JustFOIA Request Management Software. If you would like to submit a Public Records Request electronically, please click the link to access the Public Records Request Portal.
Who can initiate a Public Records request?
Anyone may initiate a request for public records.
What type of information can I request?
Public Records requests may be used to obtain “agency records,” which include a wide variety of documents and other materials (including print, photographic, and electronic formats) that were created or obtained by a city agency and are, at the time the request is filed, in the department’s possession and control. The Public Records Act excludes certain categories of records from disclosure, including materials related to internal agency rules, proprietary business information, inter- and intra-agency communications that are protected by legal privileges, and personal privacy.
Some commonly requested items include:
- Agendas and Reports
- Minutes
- Ordinances
- Resolutions
- Contracts and Agreements
- Business License Information
- Building Permits
How soon must a city agency respond to my request?
A city agency receiving a request for documents under the Public Records Act has ten days in which to respond to the request.
How much will I be charged for my request?
Fees for copies are $0.60 cents for the first page and $0.10 for each additional page. If the record is maintained and available in electronic format the records will be emailed to you at no charge.
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