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OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 19, 1977
The City Council of the City of Downey held an adjourned regular meeting at
5:33 p.m., December 19, 1977, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor
Richard M. Jennings presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Kenneth J. Miller
William L. Greene Mayor Pro Tem
Hazel N. Scotto
Richard M. Jennings Mayor
ABSENT: Theodore H. Jackman (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Charles W. Thompson, City Manager
Donald B. Robison, Assistant City Manager
Ervin Spindel, Director of Community Development
Martin F. Wynne, Director of Finance
John H. Saunders, Assistant to City Manager
Thomas Tincher, Housing & Human Services Coordinator
James Funk, Principal Planner
Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer
Reinvestment in Downey Program
Mr. Tincher explained the Reinvestment in Downey Budget. He reviewed the docu-
ment entitled "1977-78 Budget, Reinvestment in Downey," dated December 1977 (revised)
A copy of the Budget is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Mayor Jennings inquired as to the advisability to separate the reinvestment from
the redevelopment money. In so doing, it would be separating moneys to be used on
the reinvestment portion of the program as compared to the Firestone corridor
redevelopment program.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Funk explained the status of the reinvestment plan.
A discussion took place regarding personnel, office equipment, and location to
be involved in the Reinvestment in Downey Program.
Mr. Tincher said the Apollo Center is being considered as the office location of
the program. He indicated a space problem possibly will exist at City Hall; also,
for geographical purposes, the Apollo Center would be closer to the principal
redevelopment activity.
RESOLUTION NO. 3487
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADOPTING THE 1977-78 BUDGET FOR THE "REINVESTMENT IN
DOWNEY" PROGRAM
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto,
seconded by Councilman Greene, and so ordered to waive further reading.
It was moved by Councilwoman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Greene, and passed
by the following vote to adopt Resolution No. 3487.
AYES: 4 Council Members: Miller, Greene, Scotto, Jennings
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Jackman
Mayor Greene proceeded to explain the status of the Animal Control Program for
construction of a new building and related equipment costs. He said the bids re-
ceived were too high and subsequently rejected. "Phase bidding" is being considered
so as to avoid possible loss of the grant.
Mayor Jennings then commented on the Golf Course. He feels the City should
proceed with the new program as originally understood with the Golf Pro.
Councilwoman Scotto suggested a field trip would be in order.
Mention was also made of a new contract with McCallum for the restaurant banquet
room facility at the Golf Course club house. This item is scheduled to be presented
on the Agenda for the regular meeting of January 10, 1978.
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Mr. Thompson then explained the circumstances surrounding the proposed new' con-
tract which was mainly due to a new arrangement, wherein Mr. McCallum would be
dealing solely with the City rather than operating as a partnership.
A field trip will be taken prior to December 27th. In the meantime, the
Recreation & Community Services Commission will have rendered a report regarding the
status of the Golf Course restaurant and Pro Shop facility. Any further action on
this matter will be held over pending review of the report.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
CGS
Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer
William L. Greene, Mayor Pro Tem
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