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MINUTES
CITY OF DOWNEY - PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
March 15, 2012
MEMBERS PRESENT: CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Martin Susnir, Dist. 1 - Vice-Chair John Oskoui, Director of PW
Bill Minasian, Dist. 1 Ed Norris, Deputy Director of PW
Patricia Kotze, Dist. 2 - Chair Louis Atwell, Deputy Director of PW
Kent Halbmaier, Dist. 2 Lea Sharp, Maintenance Superintendent
Stephen Chu, Dist. 3 Gigi Rodriguez, Engineering Div. Secretary
Joan Frey, Dist. 3
MEMBERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT
Carmen Vasquez, Dist. 4 - excused Jerry Andrews
Agustin Duran, Dist. 4 - excused Brian Andrews
Marybeth Vergara, Dist. 5 Lars Clutterham
Ernie Garcia, Dist. 5 - excused
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The Chairperson, Patricia Kotze, called the meeting to order at 4:05 P.M.
II. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Vice-Chair Martin Susnir made a motion to approve the Minutes of the February 16,
2012 meeting. The motion was seconded by Committee Member Joan Frey.
The Minutes were approved as written.
III.OLD BUSINESS:
None.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Speed limits for Columbia Way
Mr. Norris gave a report on the proposed speed limits for Columbia Way between
Foster Road and Lakewood Boulevard.
Discussion followed.
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
March 15, 2012
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Vice-Chair Susnir made a motion to recommend adoption by the City Council of an
ordinance of the City of Downey amending Section 3186 of the Downey Municipal
Code relating to the speed limits for the portion of Columbia Way between Foster
Road and Lakewood Boulevard. The motion was seconded by Committee Member
Frey. The following vote was unanimous in favor thereof.
V. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Lars Clutterham commented and expressed his interest in helping the City in the
development of the Bicycle Master Plan and looking for funding sources.
VI. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS
The following were discussed:
WRD litigation update
Capital Improvement Projects Update
VII. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. John Oskouiannounced that a fueling station for electric vehicles will be
installed at City Hall soon.
Reports on CIP Updates and recent Utilities Division activity were distributed
and discussed.
VIII. NEXT MEETING: April 19, 2012
The Public Works Committee meeting was adjourned at 4:40 P.M.