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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 26, 2010
The Community Development Commission of the City of Downey held a Regular Meeting at
7:34 p.m., January 26, 2010, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire
Avenue, Downey, California, Chairperson Anne M. Bayer presiding.
PRESENT: Commissioners:
Anne M. Bayer Chairperson
Luis H. Marquez Vice - Chairperson
Roger C. Brossmer
David R. Gafin
Mario A. Guerra
ALSO PRESENT: Gerald M. Caton, Executive Director
Edward W. Lee, Agency Counsel
Gilbert Livas, Assistant City Manager
Kathleen L. Midstokke, Secretary
Desi Alvarez, Deputy City Manager /Special Projects
___ Mark Sauter, Deputy City Manager /Emergency Services
Scott K. Pomrehn, Assistant Deputy City Manager
Rick Esteves, Police Chief
John Michicoff, Finance Director
Thad Phillips, Community Services Director
Brian Ragland, Public Works Director
Brian Saeki, Community Development Director
Jeff Turner, Fire Chief
Susan Domen, Deputy City Clerk
Other City Staff
The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Lui Tran, United Methodist Church. The Flag
Salute was led by Gilbert Livas, Assistant City Manager.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. APPROVED THE FIVE -YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE DOWNEY
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND WOODRUFF INDUSTRIAL PROJECT AREAS FOR
THE PERIOD 2010 — 2014 (Continued from January 12, 2010): Community Development.
Chairperson Bayer opened the Public Hearing at 7:37 p.m. Secretary Midstokke noted
there was one piece of correspondence received from George Redfox. It was moved by
Commissioner Gafin, seconded by Commissioner Guerra and so ordered to receive and file.
Housing Manager Velasco presented a Power Point presentation explaining that the
California Health and Safety Code, Section 33490 requires the City to implement a plan every 5
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years. The document is a policy statement that provides specific goals, objectives and actions. He
explained that the projected revenues are $22 million over 5 years with $7.6 million in new Housing
Funds and noted that $4.4 million must be set aside br Housing. He stated that the challenges
include the potential for the State to take $1.7 million avvay over the next two years.
He continued by noting several accomplishments over the last 5 years such as: Bob's Big
Boy, Porto's Bakery, Fresh & Easy, signage and facade program, property acquisitions, public
improvements and the Downtown Specific Plan. He concluded by stating that the agencys objectives
for the next 5 years are to: facilitate high quality development in the Project Areas, to create a vibrant
and active Downtown; to invest in Public Improvements in the Project Area; to support Downey
based businesses; continue Residential Rehab Program; to provide new housing developments and
to meet inclusionary housing obligations.
Commissioner Guerra asked if we are being conservative about the amount the State NAII
take from Redevelopment Funds and if the budget includes future amounts that might be taken. He
was told that the $1.7 million is a known amount, however any future amounts are unknown at this
time and therefore not included.
There being no speakers, it was moved by Commissioner Brossmer, seconded by
Commissioner Gafin and so ordered to close the Public Hearing the time being 7:51 p.m.
There being no further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Gafin, seconded by
Commissioner Brossmer and unanimously carried to approve the Five -Year Implementation Plan.
CONSENT CALENDAR: --
It was moved by Commissioner Brossmer, seconded by Commissioner Marquez, and
unanimously carried to approve the Consent Calendar items as recommended:
2. APPROVED COMMISSION MINUTES: Regular and Adjourned Meetings January 12, 2010:
Secretary.
3. APPROVED WARRANTS ISSUED: (See City Council Warrant Register): Finance.
4. APPROVED AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH STUDIO ONE ELEVEN AT
PERKOWITZ + RUTH ARCHITECTS FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT
OF $7,500: Community Development.
RECESS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING:
The meeting recessed at: 7:53 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The meeting reconvened for Public Comment at 8:23 p.m., with all Commissioners present,
(see Public Comment under Regular City Council Meeting) and recessed at 8:31 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:24 p.m. with all Commissioners present.
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ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 9:24 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., February 9, 2010.
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KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, Secretary AN + M. BAYER, Chair p er• 5n
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