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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 14, 2009
The Community Development Commission of the City of Downey held a Regular Meeting
7:30 p.m., April 14, 2009, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire
Avenue, Downey, California, Chairperson Mario A. Guerra presiding.
PRESENT: Commissioners:
Mario A. Guerra Chairperson
Anne M. Bayer Vice - Chairperson
Luis H. Marquez
Roger C. Brossmer absent (excused)
David R. Gafin
ALSO PRESENT: Gerald M. Caton, Executive Director
Edward W. Lee, Agency Counsel
Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager
Kathleen L. Midstokke, Secretary
Desi Alvarez, Deputy City Manager /Special Projects
Gilbert Livas, Deputy City Manager /Community Development
Mark Sauter, Deputy City Manager /Emergency Services
Scott K. Pomrehn, Assistant Deputy City Manager
Roy Campos, Police Chief
John Michicoff, Finance Director
Thad Phillips, Community Services Director
Brian Ragland, Public Works Director
Jeff Turner, Fire Chief
Susan Domen, Deputy City Clerk
Other City Staff
The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Candie Blankman, First Presbyterian Church of
Downey. The Flag Salute was led by Rayana Gallindo and Celeste Hemandez of Downey Girls
Ponytail Athletic Association.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Vice - Chairperson Bayer, seconded by Commissioner Marquez, and
unanimously carried to approve the Consent Calendar items as recommended:
1. APPROVED COMMISSION MINUTES: Regular and Adjourned Meetings March 24, 2009:
Secretary.
2. APPROVED WARRANTS ISSUED: (See City Council Warrant Register): Finance.
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3. APPROVED PRE - DEVELOPMENT BUDGET AND EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO NEGOTIATE
AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL COMMUNITY RENAISSANCE FOR THE
REDEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER AVENUE THEATER (11022 DOWNEY AVENUE)
AND THE FORMER VERIZON BUILDING (8314 2 STREET): Economic Development.
The meeting recessed at 7:34 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The meeting reconvened for Public Comment at 8:07 p.m., vuth all Commissioners present,
(see Public Comment under Regular City Council Meeting) and recessed at 8:09 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 8:17 p.m. with all Commissioners present.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Apil 28, 2009.
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KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, Secretary MARIO A. GUERRA, Chairperson
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