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OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 9, 2009
The Community Development Commission of the City of Downey held a Regular Meeting 7:30
p.m., June 9, 2009, in the Council Chamberof 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
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
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 Bishop Leon Martin of Love, Peace and Happiness Church.
The Flag Salute was led by City Clerk Kathleen L. Midstokke.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Commissioner Brossmer, seconded by Commissioner Gafin, and
unanimously carried to approve the Consent Calendar items as recommended:
1. APPROVED COMMISSION MINUTES: Regular and Adjourned Meetings May 26, 2009:
Secretary.
2. APPROVED WARRANTS ISSUED: (See City Council Warrant Register): Finance.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
3. AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DEVELOP AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT
WITH HOGLE- IRELAND INC. TO PREPARE A SPECIFIC PLAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT FOR DOWNTOWN DOWNEY AND APPROPRIATED $325,000 FROM
THE REDEVELOPMENT FUND: Community Development.
City Planner William Davis presented a staff report outlining that the plan concept will create a
unique district, bring people back to Downtown and provide places to eat, shop and attend
entertainment events. The objectives are to create a mixed use, livable community with a sense of
place. He stated that the Scope ofWork would include the preparation of a Specific Plan, preparation
of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documentation and a review for consistency with the
General Plan. He concluded by noting that optional tasks include: market demand study, project
website, branding and identity package, parking demand and parking rate calibration and traffic
baseline data and analysis. The allocation of the $325,000 would allow for the addition of the optional
tasks if deemed necessary.
Harold Tseklenis, resident of Downey, asked if the Downtown zone could go to the east side of
Paramount Boulevard; and what the planned community outreach would include. Deputy City
Manager Livas explained that this process will determine what the size of the Downtown area should
include; and the community outreach will be determined as the process moves forward.
It was moved by Council Member Gafin, seconded by Council Member Brossmer and carried,
noting the dissention of Mayor Pro Tem Bayer, to authorize the preparation of the Specific Plan
and appropriate the funds.
The meeting recessed at 7:51 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The meeting reconvened for Public Comment at 9:01 p.m., v■ith all Commissioners present,
(see Public Comment under Regular City Council Meeting) and recessed at 9:23 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 10:07 p.m. with all Commissioners present.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 10:07 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., June 23, 2009.
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