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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 13, 2008
The Community Development Commission of the City of Downey held a Regular Meeting at
7:32 p.m., May 13, 2008, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue,
Downey, California, Chairperson David R. Gafin presiding.
PRESENT: Commissioners:
David R. Gafin Chairperson
Mario A. Guerra Vice - Chairperson
Anne M. Bayer
Rick Trejo absent (excused)
Kirk 0. Ca rtozi a n
ALSO PRESENT: Gerald R. Caton, City Manager
Edward W. Lee, Agency Counsel
Kathleen L. Midstokke, Secretary
Scott K. Pomrehn, Assistant to the City Manager
Desi Alvarez, Deputy City Manager /Special Projects
Roy Campos, Police Chief
Linda Haines, Building & Housing Director
Gilbert Livas, Deputy City Manager /Economic Development
John Michicoff, Finance Director
John Perfitt, Economic Development Director
Thad Phillips, Community Services Director
Brian Ragland, Public Works Director
Mark Sauter, Fire Chief
Susan Domen, Secretary to the City Clerk
Other Staff
The Invocation was delivered by Associate Pastor Jason Jenkins, Trinity Baptist Church.
The Flag Salute was led by Ken Smith, Downey resident and community volunteer.
CONSENT CALENDAR — ITEM FOR REMOVAL
3. APPROVE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,225,000 FOR
ACQUISTION OF THE AVENUE THEATER LOCATED AT 11022 DOWNEY AVENUE:
Economic Development. This item was removed at the request of Chairperson Gafin and is
listed under Other Business below.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Commissioner Bayer, seconded by Chairperson Gafin, and unanimously
carried (4/0) to approve the remaining Consent Calendar items as recommended:
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1. APPROVED COMMISSION MINUTES: Regular and Adjourned Meetings April 22, 2008:
Secretary.
2. APPROVED WARRANTS ISSUED: (See City Council Warrant Register): Finance.
4. APPROVED GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DOWNEY NISSAN FOR PARKING ON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OWNED PROPERTY AT 9066 FIRESTONE
BOULEVARD: Economic Development.
5. APPROVED APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $180,000 FOR HOUSING
REHABILITATION LOANS: Building and Housing.
OTHER:
ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR:
3. APPROVED PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,225,000 FOR
ACQUISTION OF THE AVENUE THEATER LOCATED AT 11022 DOWNEY AVENUE:
Chairperson Gafin asked if contamination from asbestos and the cost to remediate it had
been considered and was informed that it had been done.
It was moved by Chairperson Gafin, seconded by Vice- Chairperson Guerra and unanimously
carried (4/0) to approve the Purchase and Sale agreement.
The meeting recessed at 7:35 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The meeting reconvened for Public Comment at 8:22 p.m., with all Commissioners present,
(see Public Comment under Regular City Council Meeting) and recessed at 8:35 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:32 p.m. with all Commissioners present.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., May 27, 2008.
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KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, Secretary A ID R. GA , Chairperson
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