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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 12, 2008
The Community Development Commission of the City of Downey held a Regular Meeting
7:30 p.m., August 12, 2008, in the Council Chamberof 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
Kirk O. Cartozian
ALSO PRESENT: Gerald M. Caton, Executive Director
Edward W. Lee, Agency Counsel
Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager
Kathleen L. Midstokke, Secretary
Scott K. Pomrehn, Assistant Deputy City Manager
Desi Alvarez, Deputy City Manager /Special Projects
Roy Campos, Police Chief
Linda Haines, Building & Housing Director
Gilbert Livas, Deputy City Manager /Community Development
John Michicoff, Finance Director
John Perfitt, Economic Development Director
Thad Phillips, Community Services Director
Brian Ragland, Public Works Director
Jeff Turner, Assistant Fire Chief
Susan Domen, Deputy City Clerk
Other Staff
The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Nancy Hamm, Christ Lutheran Church. The Flag
Salute was led by Sara Hemsath, player with Downey Ponytail Softball League.
CONSENT ITEMS REMOVED:
3. APPROVE OWNER PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT WITH JKBBD, INC. (BOB'S BIG BOY),
FOR THE REHABILITATION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF THE FORMER JOHNIE'S
BROILER RESTAURANT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7447 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD:
Community Development. This item was removed at the request of Vice - Chairperson Guerra
and is listed under Other Business below.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Commissioner Cartozian, seconded by Commissioner Bayer, and
unanimously carried to approve the Consent Calendar items as recommended:
1. APPROVED COMMISSION MINUTES: Regular and Adjourned Meetings July 22, 2008:
Secretary.
2. APPROVED WARRANTS ISSUED: (See City Council Warrant Register): Finance.
OTHER BUSINESS:
CONSENT ITEMS REMOVED:
3. APPROVED OWNER PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT WITH JKBBD, INC. (BOB'S BIG BOY),
FOR THE REHABILITATION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF THE FORMER JOHNIE'S
BROILER RESTAURANT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7447 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD AND
APPROVE VENDOR PAYMENT OF $12,870 TO TIERRA WEST ADVISORS FOR
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS: Community Development.
Deputy City Manager Livas presented a Power Point presentation providing the history of this
site and the progress made to date in the redevelopment of it. He noted that staff had two constraints
to work with on this project; 1) the two acre site being larger than most restaurants are able to support
and 2) the historical aspects restricting what can be done on the site. He evlained that negotiations
with the Bob's Big Boy and Nissan provided a compromise where Nissan will lease half of the site for +`
a car storage facility and Bob's Big Boy will develop the other half into a restaurant. The City is
providing funding through a sublease of $500,000 which would provide for the maintenance and
preservation of the historical elements and another $400,000 in job program assistance. There are
penalties for ending the lease early as well as deductions for larger gross sale amounts. He
concluded that the site -plan and drawings will be submitted to the Planning Commission in the near
future and showed a preliminary drawing of the building being reconstructed as it once used to look.
Commissioner Cartozian noted that the historical component is very important and asked what
guarantee is there for the quality of materials being used on the project. He was informed that there is
a maintenance condition in the sublease.
The following people spoke in regards to this item:
Mike Buhler Adrian Biondo Lisa Ridenour
City Clerk Midstokke noted that an email had been received from Downey resident George
Redfox, supporting the project.
Vice - Chairperson Guerra noted that this is a historical day for this project and commended
staff and the City Council for their diligent work in redeveloping this site.
Commissioner Cartozian reiterated his concems regarding the quality of the materials to be
used on the project and asked for assurance that they would be of high quality so that they withstand
time and elements.
Commissioner Bayer commended staff for their work, asked that the work get started and
requested that they keep the project on track.
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Commissioner Trejo noted his confidence and pride in the project.
It was moved by Commissioner Cartozian, seconded by Commissioner Bayer and unanimously
carried to approve the agreement.
The meeting recessed at 7:58 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The meeting reconvened for Public Comment at 9:40 p.m., with all Commissioners present,
(see Public Comment under Regular City Council Meeting) and recessed at 9:57 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:59 p.m. with all Commissioners present.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 9:59 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., August 26, 2008.
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KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, Secretary DAVID R. G , Chairperson
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