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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
JULY 18, 1983
The City Council of the City of Downey held an adjourned regular meeting at
7:30 p.m., July 18, 1983, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor
Robert G. Cormack presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Robert G. Cormack Mayor
Theodore H. Jackman Mayor Pro Tem
Bob Davila
James T. Quinn
ABSENT: Randall R. Barb (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Don Davis, Acting City Manager/Fire Chief
Carl K. Newton, City Attorney
Francis E. Carter, City Planner
Ronald Yoshiki, Assistant City Planner
Jeff Allred, Personnel Director
Scott Yotsuya, Assistant to City', Manager
Dudley Lang, Consultant
Michael Wagner, Consultant
Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer
Redevelopment Plan Amendment No. 3
Mr. Greg Palmer, 8633 Devenir, said the notice posted in City Hall indicates
this meeting was called for the purpose of a second reading for adopting an
Ordinance adopting the Environmental Impact Report but not for adopting Plan
Amendment No. 3. He proposed that according to the City's announcement, the
Council cannot act any further than the Environmental Impact Report.
Mr. Newton advised that regardless of what may be indicated, at an adjourned
meeting any business to come before the City Council may be considered --the Council
is not limited to specific items of business.
ORDINANCE NO. 723
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING A PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE DOWNEY REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AMENDMENT NO. 3 AS THE OFFICIAL REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR SAID PROJECT
The Ordinance was read by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Davila to waive further reading and to reject Plan
Amendment No. 3. The motion died for lack of a second.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman and so ordered to waive further reading.
It was moved by Councilman Davila to amend the Ordinance and delete eminent
domain from the Plan. The motion died for lack of a'second.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, seconded by Councilman Quinn, and passed
by the following vote to adopt Ordinance No. 723.
Mary Alice Weaver, 13442 Verdura Avenue, requested the Council consider who
will be affected by the 30-year Redevelopment Plan, pointing out it will rest with
today's youth. She cited the fears of the community because of the proposed Plan
and asked that everyone work together to make Downey, united instead of divided.
Mr. Greg Palmer, 8633 Devenir, said it was indicated during the hearings on
the Redevelopment Plan that the City was in active negotiations with the County in
discussing County property and tax increments. He indicated he has been informed
by a representative of the County Chief Administrator's Office that there have not
been negotiations since the hearings on the Redevelopment Plan and the County will
file suit to have its property removed from the Plan'.
Mayor Cormack and Councilman Quinn each stated they attended meetings with the
County and that the County property and tax increments was discussed.
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Mr. Paul Sarvis, 13603 Harlin, concurred with Mrs. Weaver's suggestion that
everyone work together, and he feels the first step would be to reject this hastily
drafted proposal. He said it is agreed Firestone needs help but questioned whether
the proposed Plan would be the answer. Mr. Sarvis expressed his views against the
City's seven -page financial analysis. As a taxpayer, he does not want to be chained
to a 30-year plan that is not financially feasible. He would like the City to take
the time to do it right.
Mr. David Ray, 7338 Nada, cited financialand legal reasons for questioning
whether this proposal is feasible. He suggested taking time to prepare a proper,
viable Plan that could be agreeable to the County.
AYES: 3 Council Members: Jackman, Quinn, Cormack
NOES: 1 Council Member: Davila
ABSENT: 1 Council Member: Barb
Councilman Davila reported on a complaint of Mr. Charles Irvin, 7816 Luxor,
concerning California Cablesystems leaving their equipment over the weekend.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
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Robert L. Shand, City -Clerk -Treasurer
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