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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 24, 2005
The Community Development Commission of the City of Downey held a Regular Meeting at
7:34 p.m., May 24, 2005 in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire
Avenue, Downey, California, Chairman Anne M. Bayer presiding.
PRESENT: Commissioners:
Anne M. Bayer Chairman
Meredith H. Perkins Vice - Chairman
Rick Trejo
David R. Gafin
Kirk 0. Cartozian
ALSO PRESENT: Gerald M. Caton, Executive Director
Charles S. Vose, Attorney /Economic Development Director
Kathleen L. Midstokke, Secretary
Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager
Desi Alvarez, Director of Public Works
John Finch, Chief of Police
Bonnie Kehoe, Director of Community Services
John Michicoff, Director of Finance
Mark Sauter, Fire Chief
Ed Velasco, Housing Manager
Susan Domen, Executive Secretary
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Rosa Wijesiriwardena, Action Faith Ministries,
Downey. The Flag Salute was led by Corporal Kevin McCaster, Downey Police Department.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Commissioner Trejo, seconded by Vice - Chairman Perkins, and unanimously
carried to approve the Consent Calendar items as recommended:
1. APPROVED COMMISSION MINUTES: ADJOURNED AND REGULAR
MEETINGS MAY 10, 2005: Secretary.
2. APPROVED WARRANTS ISSUED: (see Council Warrant Register): Finance.
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OTHER COMMISSION BUSINESS
3. APPROVE AMENDEMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY TAX AUDIT AND
INFORMATION SERVICES WITH HdL COREN AND CONE, INC.: Administration
(continued from May 10, 2005).
Assistant City Manager Powell presented a brief staff report explaining that HdL Coren and
Cone, Inc. audit and analyze information received from the County regarding property taxes and
provide this information to the City. The information is used for four purposes; to complete various
reports provided to banks, investment rating agencies, and the State; to help prepare the statistical
data section of the City's financial report; to help project future revenue amounts; and, to help track
redevelopment and construction activity.
It was moved by Commissioner Gafin, seconded by Commissioner Trejo and unanimously
carried to approve the amendment to the agreement for property tax audit and information
services with HdL Coren and Cone, Inc.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The meeting reconvened for Public Comment at 7:46 p.m. with all Commissioners present
(see Public Comment under Regular City Council Meeting) and recessed at 8:10 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 8:44 p.m. with all Commissioners present.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:44 p.m.
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