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MINUTES
CITY OF DOWNEY - PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
June 16, 2016
I. CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Frey called the meeting to order at 4:10 P.M.
II. CONSENT CALENDAR: Committee Member Owens made a motion to approve the Minutes of the April 21, 2016
meeting noting the correction on Page 2, Section VI, No. 2 item, replacing “Horley Ave.”
with “Finevale Dr.” The motion was seconded by Committee Member Lamkin. The Minutes
were approved as amended.
III. OLD BUSINESS:
None.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Presentation of FY 16-17 Capital Improvement Program
Mr. Norris and Mr. Mueller gave a Powerpoint presentation on FY 16-17 Capital
Improvement Program. Mr. Norris highlighted on recently completed key projects and funding while Mr. Mueller discussed existing and upcoming water utility improvement
projects at different areas in the city. Discussion followed.
MEMBERS PRESENT: CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Patrick Owens, Dist. 1 Mohammad Mostahkami, Director of PW
Jose Trujillo, Dist. 1 Ed Norris, Deputy Director of PW
Beth Gendreau, Dist. 2 Aldo, Schindler, Director of Community Dev.
Joan Frey, Dist. 3 Josef Kekula, Superintendent of Maintenance & Facilities
Hector Beltran, Dist. 3 Gigi Rodriguez, Engineering Div. Secretary
Blanca Pacheco, Dist. 4
Enrique Huerta, Dist.4 OTHERS PRESENT:
Don Lamkin, Dist. 5 Maria Lourdes Cotaya, Dist. 5
MEMBERS ABSENT
Kent Halbmaier, Dist. 2 – excused
Hector Beltran, Dist. 3 – absent
Bryan Andrews
Emery Sipos
Mike Chirco
Jose Trujillo, Dist. 1 - absent
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
June 16, 2016 Page 2
V. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
The following concerns were raised:
1) Grocery Outlet Parking Lot – trees overgrown and needs trimming
2) Installation of Stop signs on Alameda St. and Dolan Ave. –
Mr. Norris explained that prevailing conditions at that intersection do not justify
installing a stop sign. Staff is proposing to install radar speed feedback signs on
Alameda St. on both directions between Brookshire Ave. and Dolan Ave. to hopefully
address the speeding issue. Mr. Mostahkami also explained the advantages and disadvantages of speed bumps. Staff will investigate.
VI. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS
The following were discussed:
1) Additional Bus Stop Benches 2) Community Meeting #2 - Proposed Raised Medians on Paramount Blvd. (between
Imperial Hwy. & Firestone Blvd) will be held on June 30th at 6:30 PM at the City Council
Chamber. The concept plan can also be viewed on the website.
3) Freeway I-5 to the I-605 expansion plan
4) Chair Frey will not be present at the July meeting.
VII. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
None.
VIII. NEXT MEETING: July 21, 2016
The Public Works Committee meeting was adjourned at 6:15 P.M.