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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 9, 2013
Mayor Guerra called to order an Adjourned Regular Meeting at 6:32 p.m., April 9, 2013, in the
Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Mario A. Guerra Mayor
Fernando Vasquez Mayor Pro Tem (arrived at 6:35 p.m.)
Roger C. Brossmer
Luis H. Marquez
Alex Saab
ALSO PRESENT: Gilbert Livas, City Manager
Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney
Shannon DeLong, Assistant to the City Manager
Adria M. Jimenez, CMC, City Clerk
Gladys Chavez, Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guerra opened the meeting for Public Comment at 6:33 p.m.
Phil Reyes of Land Developers Associates stated he would be available for any questions
regarding Item No. 1.
Having no further speakers, Mayor Guerra closed Public Comment at 6:34 p.m.
APPROVE CLOSED SESSION MINUTES: March 26, 2013: Administration.
It was moved by Council Member Brossmer, seconded by Council Member Marquez, and
unanimously carried to approve the minutes.
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION
The Council recessed to Closed Session (6:36 p.m.) to discuss matters under the authority of
the following sections of the Government Code:
1. Government Code Section 54956.8 — Conference with real property negotiator: Brian Saeki re:
Property at 9066 Firestone Boulevard; Negotiating Parties: Yanki Greenspan, Tim Hutcherson &
Rodney Singh. Under Negotiations: Price and Terms.
2. Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) — Initiation of Litigation: One (1) potential case.
3. Government Code Section 54957 - Public Employee Annual Performance Evaluation: City
Manager.
4. Government Code Section 54957 - Public Employee Annual Performance Evaluation: City
Attorney.
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
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RECONVENED /RECESSED
The meeting reconvened in open session at 7:32 p.m. with all Council Members present. City
Attorney Abich- Garcia announced that for Item No. 2 the City Council voted unanimously to
authorize the City Attorney to initiate litigation against Los Angeles County for refund of overpayment
of property tax administration fees. Item Nos. 3 and 4 the evaluations for the City Manager and City
Attorney were conducted. Item No. 1 will be considered after the regular scheduled City Council
meeting.
The meeting recessed at 7:33 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 10:20 p.m. and immediately recessed to Closed Session with all
Council Members present. Mayor Guerra had a conflict of interest with close session Item No. 1 and
left the council conference room for discussion of this item.
The meeting reconvened in open session at 10:55 p.m. City Attorney Abich- Garcia stated there
was no reportable action for Item No. 1.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:58 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., on April 23, 2013.
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City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
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