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MINUTES
CITY OF DOWNEY - PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
May 17, 2012
MEMBERS PRESENT: CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Martin Susnir, Dist. 1 - Vice-Chair John Oskoui, Director of PW
Bill Minasian, Dist. 1 Ed Norris, Deputy Director of PW
Kent Halbmaier, Dist. 2 Louis Atwell, Deputy Director of PW
Patricia Kotze, Dist. 2 - Chair Dan Mueller, Pr. Civil Engineer
Joan Frey, Dist. 3 Lea Sharp, Maintenance Superintendent
Carmen Vasquez, Dist. 4 OTHERS PRESENT
Agustin Duran, Dist. 4 Lars Clutterham
Marybeth Vergara, Dist. 5 Jerry Andrews
Ernie Garcia, Dist. 5
MEMBERS ABSENT
Stephen Chu, Dist. 3 excused
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The Chairperson, Patricia Kotze called the meeting to order at 4:05 P.M.
II. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Committee Member Joan Frey made a motion to approve the Minutes of the April
19, 2012 meeting with a correction on Page 2, Section VI, second paragraph, to
replace “traffic signal pole” with “street light pole”. The motion was seconded by
Vice-Chair Martin Susnir. The Minutes were approved as amended.
III.OLD BUSINESS:
None.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Presentation on the Public Works Maintenance Division -
Lea Sharp, Maintenance Superintendent
Mr. Sharp gave a presentation on the Public Works Maintenance Division.
Discussion followed.
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May 17, 2012
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V. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Lars Clutterham gave an update on the following:
1) City of South Gate will implement a Bike Master Plan very soon. The City will
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hold 3 public meeting in June.
2) Working with Downey Unified School District to implement a “Walk to School
Day”.
3) 10-Mile Bike ride at Kid’s Day on May 13, 2012.
4) This week is National Bike Week.
VI. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS
Committee Member Bill Minasian reported that the island on southwest corner of
Imperial Highway at Downey Avenue is frequently hit by turning vehicles. He
suggested reconstructing said island. Staff will investigate.
Committee Member Kent Halbmaier inquired about the provision of left-turn phasing
on Imperial Highway and Downey Avenue.
Committee Member Ernie Garcia complimented staff on the traffic signal upgrade at
Florence Avenue and Newvillle Avenue/Mattock Avenue.
VII. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
CIP project status updates and water reports were distributed.
VIII. NEXT MEETING: June 21, 2012
The Public Works Committee meeting was adjourned at 5:20 P.M.