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MINUTES OF THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
MARCH 26, 2002
The Community Development Commission of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at
7:27 p.m., March 26, 2002 in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Chairman Meredith H.
Perkins presiding.
PRESENT:
Commissioners:
Meredith H. Perkins Chairman
Rick Trejo Vice-Chairman
Kirk O. Cartozian
Keith McCarthy
Robert C. Winningham
ALSO PRESENT:
Gerald Caton, Executive Director
Charles Vose, Attorney
Kathleen Midstokke, Secretary
Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager
Desi Alvarez, Director of Public Works
John Finch, Police Chief
Darrell George, Assistant Executive Director
John Michicoff, Finance Director
Mark Sauter, Fire Chief
Ron Yoshiki, Asst. Director of Community Dev./City Planner
Bonnie Kehoe, Recreation Division Manager
Christina Vogel, Assistant to the City Manager
Steven Yee, Economic Development Coordinator
Shirley Conte, Executive Secretary
Invocation
The was delivered by Reverend Barbara White, Church of Religious Science of
Flag Salute
Downey. The was led by Girl Scout Troop No. 507 – Leader Marge Alvarez.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner Trejo noted he was not present at the Meeting of March 12, 2002, and will
abstain from voting on the Minutes.
AWARD CONTRACT TO AAA FLAG AND BANNER
Agenda Item VI-D-1,
MANUFACTURING COMPANY FOR DOWNTOWN BANNERS,
was removed at the request
of Commissioner McCarthy.
It was moved by Council Member McCarthy, seconded by Council Member Winningham, and
approve the balance of the Consent Calendar as recommended, with the
unanimously carried to
abstention as noted on the Minutes.
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MINUTES: ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETINGS, MARCH 12, 2002:
Approve.
WARRANTS ISSUED:
(contained in Council Packet) - Approve.
OTHER COMMISSION BUSINESS – Consent Calendar – Items removed by Commission
Approval:
AWARD CONTRACT TO AAA FLAG AND BANNER MANUFACTURING
COMPANY FOR DOWNTOWN BANNERS
Commissioner McCarthy mentioned his concern with the proposed graphics for the banners
and inquired about the dimensions. He was informed the banners are 96 inches by 36 inches, which is
the same size as the large banners presently utilized in the downtown area. He stated it is his opinion
that when the background color is graduated it is much more appealing and suggested this is
considered this while looking into the purchase of new banners. He referred to comparable banners in
the cities of Huntington Beach, Burbank, Culver City and other surrounding communities.
Commissioner Cartozian advised that he and Commissioner Trejo worked with staff to come
up with the banners presented for Commission discussion and suggestions.
Mr. George advised that staff would request AAA Flag and Banner do a mock up sample of
the banner referred to by Commissioner McCarthy and review issues mentioned.
Commissioner Winningham noted he would like to send all banner designs presented back to
the Downtown Committee, advising he was not pleased with them. He suggested a few alterations
and stated he felt banners displayed in other cities are much more attractive.
Commissioner Cartozian noted his agreement with the other Commissioners and advised the
presentation was for the purpose of obtaining feedback from the other Commission Members. He also
recommended not purchasing any banners that say “shop Downtown Downey” until this is more of a
reality and advised this issue will be brought back to the Commission after further review by the
Downtown Committee.
It was moved by Commissioner McCarthy, seconded by Commissioner Cartozian, and
continue this item for further review.
unanimously carried to
Lennie Whittington, 8542 Manatee Street, felt the banners in the past leave a lot to be desired
and hoped the present Commission would develop better ideas.
recessed
The meeting at 7:39 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
reconvened
The meeting for Oral Communications at 8:15 p.m. with all Commissioners
recessed
present; (see Oral Communications under the Regular City Council Meeting) and at
9:07 p.m.
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reconvened
The meeting at 10:09 p.m. with all Commissioners present.
ADJOURNMENT:
10:10 p.m.
adjourned
The meeting was to 6:30 p.m., April 9, 2002, in the Council Chamber of the
Downey City Hall.
Kathleen L. Midstokke, Secretary Meredith H. Perkins, Chairman
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