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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
The Community Development Commission of the City of Downey held a Regular Meeting at
7:31 p.m., September 22, 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
David R. Gafin
ALSO PRESENT: Gerald M. Caton, Executive Director
G. Ross Trindle, Acting Agency Counsel
Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager
Kathleen L. Midstokke, Secretary
Gilbert Livas, Deputy City Manager /Community Development
Mark Sauter, Deputy City Manager /Emergency Services
Scott K. Pomrehn, Assistant Deputy City Manager
Roy Campos, Chief of Police
John Michicoff, Finance Director
Thad Phillips, Community Services Director
Brian Ragland, Public Works Director
Susan Domen, Deputy City Clerk
Other City Staff
The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Brad Reed, Redeemer Covenant Church. The Flag
Salute was led by Maria Larkin, Parking Place Commissioner.
CONSENT ITEMS REMOVED:
3. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH ICF JONES & STOKES IN THE AMOUNT OF $66,252 TO
PREPARE ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS FOR THE FORMER AVENUE THEATRE
SITE (11022 DOWNEY AVENUE) AND THE FORMER VERIZON SITE (8314 2 STREET)
PROJECTS: Community Development. This item was removed at the request of
Commissioner Gafin and is listed under Other Business below.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Commissioner Gafin, seconded by Commissioner Brossmer, and
unanimously carried to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar items as recommended:
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1. APPROVED COMMISSION MINUTES: Regular and Adjourned Meetings September 8,
2009: Secretary.
2. APPROVED WARRANTS ISSUED: (See City Council Warrant Register) Finance.
OTHER BUSINESS:
CONSENT ITEMS REMOVED:
3. APPROVED AGREEMENT WITH ICF JONES & STOKES IN THE AMOUNT OF $66,252 TO
PREPARE ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS FOR THE FORMER AVENUE THEATRE
SITE (11022 DOWNEY AVENUE) AND THE FORMER VERIZON SITE (8314 2 STREET)
PROJECTS: Community Development.
Commissioner Gafin asked for clarification if this item determines the type of occupancy of
the site, apartments or owner type units, as he is opposed to having only apartments downtown and
prefers tome to be owner occupied condos.
Deputy City Manager Livas explained that this item is specifically for the former Verizon
building and staff is currently researching the type of housing units for the buildings. He noted
approval of this agreement does not determine the type of units for either site.
Chairperson Guerra noted that he respectfully disagrees with Commissioner Gafin and that
affordable housing is needed in the area and will not detract from the plan for the Downtown.
It was moved by Commissioner Gafin, seconded by Commissioner Brossmer and
unanimously carried to approve the agreement.
The meeting recessed at: 7:40 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The meeting reconvened for Public Comment at 8:15 p.m., vuth all Commissioners present,
(see Public Comment under Regular City Council Meeting) and recessed at 8:33 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:20 p.m. with all Commissioners present.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Octoberl3, 2009.
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KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, Secretary MARIO A. GUERRA, Chairperson
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