Downey City Council Meeting - 6/23/2026

The City of Downey Council Meeting held on June 23, 2026, focused extensively on procurement and budgetary matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a master development funding agreement involving Costco and Downey Nissan, which is expected to generate over $3 million in annual revenue and create quality jobs. The council also adopted the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget totaling $335 million, highlighting a structurally balanced general fund budget of approximately $122 million and continued investment in capital projects and infrastructure. Additionally, the council approved adjustments to the citywide user fee schedule, including fee increases and new fees to reflect current market rates and cost recovery efforts. A resolution was adopted to place delinquent solid waste charges on the Los Angeles County property tax roll to ensure collection. The council approved compensation adjustments for the city manager and executive management staff. A fee waiver request for the El Grito de Independencia show at the Downey Theatre was approved with conditions, and the council discussed but ultimately tabled a proposal to increase the city’s hotel transient occupancy tax due to recent tax fatigue and the cost of placing the measure on the ballot. Public comments emphasized support for strong labor standards on the Costco project and community health services. The meeting also included recognition of the city’s successful FIFA World Cup fan zone event and various community announcements.