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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 8, 2010
The Community Development Commission of the City of Downey held a Regular Meeting at
7:33 p.m., June 8, 2010, in the Council Chamberof 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
(absent/excused)
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
Joyce E. Doyle, Acting 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
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 Carlos Medina, Downey Stake President, Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter -Day Saints. The Flag Salute was led by Desi Alvarez, Deputy City Manager, Special
Projects.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR:
3. APPROVE OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH CHAMPION DODGE, LLC FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9655 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD: Community Development.
This item was removed at the request of Commissioner Gafin and is listed under Other
Business below.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Commissioner Gafin, seconded by Commissioner Brossmer, and �`
unanimously carried, noting the absence of Vice - Chairperson Marquez, to approve the remainder
of the Consent Calendar items as recommended:
1. APPROVED COMMISSION MINUTES: Regular and Adjourned Meetings May 25, 2010:
Secretary.
2. APPROVED WARRANTS ISSUED: (See City Council Warrant Register): Finance.
The meeting recessed at: 7:36 p.m. and reconvened at 7:48 p.m. noting the absence of
Vice - Chairperson Marquez.
OTHER BUSINESS:
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR:
3. APPROVED OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT (OPA) WITH CHAMPION DODGE,
LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9655 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD: Community
Development.
Community Development Director Saeki presented a staff report explaining that Mr. Antepara,
owner of Champion Dodge, LLC, is requesting the Cit/s assistance in acquiring a Chrysler /Jeep ---
automobile dealership by providing $1 million towards the $2.9 million being requested by
Chrysler /Jeep. Staff is proposing that the assistance be granted in two parts over a 10 year period.
He explained that part one would be a lump sum payment of $500,000 to Mr. Antepara; at the end of
2 years Mr. Antepara must show he has created 12 new full -time jobs and maintain them over the 10
year period; and the cumulative sales tax received by the City must be equal to or greater than
$275,000 annually throughout the 10 year period. He further explained that part 2 would allow for the
remaining $500,000 to be earned incrementally based on performance. There would be a sliding
scale that would split the amount earned in sales tax over $350,000.
Commissioner Brossmer clarified that the funding for the original $500,000 is coming from
redevelopment funds and not general funds. He then questioned the amount of sales tax the
dealership currently brings in and what the difference would be and it was explained that it is
proprietary information; however, the minimum threshold being requested does exceed the current
amounts.
Commissioner Gafin asked what the length of the lease with the adjoining property is and
was informed that it is currently month to month; however all of the dealerships could be run on 1
property if necessary.
Council Member Guerra clarified there would be room for an additional 150 cars on the
current lot.
Executive Director Caton asked Mr. Antepara if his dealership owns the current property and
how long the lease was and was told no it is a 20 year lease.
Commissioner Guerra stated that bringing in new car dealerships creates jobs and tax
revenues for the City and we are currently working on trying to attract other dealerships.
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It was moved by Commissioner Guerra, seconded Commissioner Gafin and unanimously
carried, noting the absence of Vice - Chairperson Marquez, to approve the agreement.
RECESS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING:
The meeting recessed at: 8:01 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The meeting reconvened for Public Comment at 8:30 p.m., noting the absence ofVice-
Chairperson Marquez (see Public Comment under Regular City Council Meeting) and recessed at
8:55 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m., noting the absence ofVice- Chairperson Marquez.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., June 9, 2010.
JOYCE E. bY LE, Actin Sec to ANNE M. BAYER, Char erson
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