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MINUTES OF THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
The Community Development Commission of the City of Downey held a Regular Meeting at
7:29 p.m., September 28, 2010, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire
Avenue, Downey, California, Chairperson Anne M. Bayer presiding.
PRESENT:
Commissioners:
Anne M. Bayer Chairperson
Luis H. Marquez Vice-Chairperson
Roger C. Brossmer absent (excused)
David R. Gafin
Mario A. Guerra
ALSO PRESENT:
Gilbert Livas, Acting Executive Director
Charles S. Vose, Interim Agency Counsel
Kathleen L. Midstokke, Secretary
Desi Alvarez, Deputy City Manager/Special Projects
Mark Sauter, Deputy City Manager/Emergency Services
Scott K. Pomrehn, Assistant Deputy City Manager
John Michicoff, Finance Director
John Oskoui, Public Works Director
Thad Phillips, Community Services Director
Brian Saeki, Community Development Director
Jeff Turner, Fire Chief
Susan Domen, Deputy City Clerk
Other City Staff
InvocationFlag
The was delivered by Community Services Director Thad Phillips. The
Salute
was led by Fire Chief Jeff Turner.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Commissioner Guerra, seconded by Commissioner Gafin, and unanimously
approve the Consent Calendar
carried to items as recommended:
1. APPROVED COMMISSION MINUTES:
Regular and Adjourned Meetings September 14,
2010: Secretary.
2. APPROVED WARRANTS ISSUED:
(See City Council Warrant Register): Finance.
3. APPROVED AMENDMENT TO THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO NEGOTIATE AGREEMENT
WITH NATIONAL COMMUNITY RENAISSANCE FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE
nd
FORMER VERIZON BUILDING AND FORMER AVENUE THEATER
(8314 2 Street)
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PROPERTIES:
(11022 Downey Avenue) Community Development.
Prior to the vote, Commissioner Guerra inquired if there is a buyer for the Avenue Theater
property and was told that several unsolicited offers were received and vetted and currently there is
no buyer for the property.
4. SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES STRATEGY (SB 375) – APPROPRIATED $7,400
REDEVELOPMENT HOUSING SET-ASIDE FUNDS:
Community Development.
RECESS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING:
recessed
The meeting at 7:32 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
reconvened
The meeting for Public Comment at 8:41 p.m., with all Commissioners present,
recessed
(see Public Comment under Regular City Council Meeting) and at 8:43 p.m.
reconvened
The meeting at 10:00 p.m. with all Commissioners present.
ADJOURNMENT:
adjourned
The meeting at 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., October 12, 2010.
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KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, Secretary ANNE M. BAYER, Chairperson
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