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MINUTES OF THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
JUNE 11, 2002
The Community Development Commission of the City of Downey held a regular meeting at
7:39 p.m., June 11, 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
James Jarrett, Director of Community Services
John Michicoff, Finance Director
Mark Sauter, Fire Chief
Ron Yoshiki, Asst. Director of Community Dev./City Planner
William Davis, Business Development Manager
Mark Dryer, Police Captain
Christina Vogel, Assistant to the City Manager
Steven Yee, Economic Development Coordinator
Invocation
The was delivered by Reverend Barry Mulock, Florence Avenue Foursquare
Flag Salute
Church of Downey. The was led by Downey Police Department Explorers: David
Llamas; Geoffrey Bechtel; and Xochielt Sanchez.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Commissioner Cartozian, seconded by Commissioner Winningham and so
approve the Consent Calendar as recommended:
ordered to
MINUTES: ADJOURNED AND REGULAR MEETINGS, MAY 28, 2002:
Approve.
WARRANTS ISSUED:
(contained in Council Packet) - Approve.
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TERMINATION OF DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
DOWNEY HOSPITALITY CORPORATION, LLC, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
9066 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD:
Approve the Agreement, subject to final modifications
requested by Agency General Counsel: Approve.
OTHER COMMISSION BUSINESS
DOWNTOWN DOWNEY PUBLIC PARKING LOT SIGNS AND POLICE
DEPARTMENT LOCATION SIGNS
Commissioner McCarthy referred to the map included with the staff report and inquired if Lot
One off Brookshire Avenue and Civic Center Drive will have a sign, as this lot has restricted use.
Mr. Davis advised the location of signs will be determined by the Traffic Engineering Divison.
He noted Graphic Solutions, the design firm hired to design the new signs, was given a map prepared
by the Engineering staff to give them an idea where City lots are located.
Commissioner McCarthy inquired if the idea of using the City’s colors had been considered.
Mr. Caton advised the City’s colors were reviewed and the colors presented were the result of
the majority decision by the sub-committee.
Commissioner McCarthy referred to the car pictured on the public parking sign and suggested
the car be depicted with a side view instead of the straight on view.
Commissioner Winningham mentioned additional funds were budgeted above and beyond the
original contract and hoped funding would be available to illuminate the signs so they are visible at
night.
Commissioner Trejo stated he liked the signs and felt they will enhance the downtown area.
Commissioner McCarthy inquired if reflective paint was considered to make the signs visible at
night and was informed the signs will include this type of paint.
It was moved by Commissioner McCarthy, seconded by Commissioner Trejo, and carried by
approve the proposed public parking lot signs and the Police Department
the following vote to
location signs for the Downtown area, and authorize staff to solicit bids for the fabrication and
installation of these signs, with the change noted depicting the vehicle from a side view instead
of a front view.
AYES 4 Commissioners: Cartozian, Trejo, McCarthy, Perkins
NOES 1 Commissioners: Winningham
Commissioner Winningham advised he voted no because he prefers the original concept of the
car pictured head on.
recessed
The meeting at 7:50 p.m.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
reconvened
The meeting for Oral Communications at 8:33 p.m. with all Commissioners
recessed
present; (see Oral Communications under the Regular City Council Meeting) and at
8:50 p.m.
reconvened
The meeting at 9:22 p.m. with Commissioners present.
ADJOURNMENT:
9:23 p.m.
adjourned
The meeting was to 6:30 p.m., June 25, 2002, in the Council Chamber of the
Downey City Hall.
Kathleen L. Midstokke, Secretary Meredith H. Perkins, Chairman
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