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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
MAYORAL TRANSITION CEREMONY
DECEMBER 8, 2009
The City Council of the City of Downey held an Adjourned Regular Meeting at 6:08 p.m.,
December 8, 2009, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue,
Downey, California, Mayor Mario A. Guerra presiding.
PRESENT:Council Members:
Mario A. Guerra
Anne M. Bayer
Luis H. Marquez
Roger C. Brossmer
David R. Gafin
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
ALSO PRESENT:Kathleen L. Midstokke, City Clerk
Scott K. Pornrehn, Assistant Deputy City Manager
Susan Domen, Deputy City Clerk
Other Staff
INVOCATION :Pastor Glenn Kravig, Calvary Chapel of Downey
FLAG SALUTE: United States Marine Color Guard, Downey Recruiting Station
1. WELCOME AND FINAL ADDRESS MAYOR GUERRA:
Mayor Guerra presented a Power Point presentation beginning with two videos: “Business
Friendly” and “Innovative Leadership” that the City produced recently; described events this past
year; reviewed the Mayor’s Initiatives set at the beginning of the year and the status of each;
discussed the various City Highlights and the Economic Highlights; announced the possibility of a
press conference regarding Tesla Motors on Friday; and concluded that the City’s future is bright.
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Guerra presented Certificates of Appreciation to: Coca-Cola, Dr. Wendy Doty,
Downey Unified School District Superintendent; and School Board Members in attendance: Tod
Corrin, Barbara Samperi, D. Mark Morris, and Nancy Swenson. He concluded by giving special
recognition to his wife Ann.
The following persons presented plaques and certificates to outgoing Mayor Guerra:
D. Mark Morris, on behalf of Downey Unified School District
Kim Tachiki, on behalf of Congress Member Roybal-Allard
Iranzu Pujadas, on behalf of Senator Lowenthal
Joe Legaspi, on behalf of Assembly Member Calderon
Michelle de Santiago, on behalf of Assembly Member De La Torre
Andrea Avila, on behalf of Supervisor Knabe
Dr. Bob Hughlett, Vice President Cerritos College Board
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Sam Olivito, on behalf of California Contract Cities Association
Mike Murray, President Downey Sister Cities Association
Paula Mejia, on behalf of new Sister City Fresnillo
Robert Zavala, President Downey Chamber of Commerce
Mayor Tony Lima, City of Artesia
Mayor Bruce Barrows and Council Member Carol Chen, City of Cerritos
Mike Artherton, on behalf of Downey Rose Float Association
At this time, Mayor Guerra read Section 504 of the Downey Charter, then read a letter of
resignation as Mayor and gave it to City Clerk Midstokke.
3. REORGANIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL:
A.APPROVED PROPOSED SEQUENCE OF ROTATION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR
PRO TEM AS PREPARED BY CITY CLERK.
Council Member Guerra read the staff report.
It was moved by Council Member Gafin, seconded by Council Member Brossmer to approve
the proposed sequence of rotation of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem as prepared by City Clerk
The motion carried, noting the dissent of Mayor Guerra and Council Member Marquez.
Prior to the vote, the following persons spoke in regards to this item:
Dr. A-Malek Diane Boggs Russ Johnson
Lennie Whittington Maria Larkin Edward Hare
Janet Molinaro
Mayor Guerra read a prepared statement noting his reasons for his dissenting vote on this
item. Council Member Marquez stated his reasons for his dissenting vote.
Council Member Gafin noted that the Council approved the new rotation schedule a year and
a half ago.
B. APPOINTED ANNE M. BAYER MAYOR.
City Clerk Midstokke declared the Office of Mayor open and asked for nominations.
It was moved by Council Member Gafin, seconded by Council Member Brossmer to
nominate Mayor Pro Tem Bayer as Mayor of the City of Downey. There being no further
nominations, the City Clerk declared the nominations closed. Mayor Pro Tem Bayer was
appointed as Mayor of the City of Downey, noting the dissent of Mayor Guerra and Council
Member Marquez.
C.APPOINTED LUIS H. MARQUEZ MAYOR PRO TEM.
Mayor Bayer declared the Office of Mayor Pro Tem open and asked for nominations.
It was moved by Council Member Brossmer, seconded by Council Member Gafin to
nominate Council Member Marquez as Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Downey. There being no
further nominations, Mayor Bayer declared the nominations closed.
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It carried, noting the abstention of Council Member Marquez to appoint Council Member
Marquez as Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Downey.
4.ADDITIONAL PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING MAYOR AND NEW MAYOR:
Mayor Bayer presented Council Member Guerra with a Certificate of Election as Mayor, a
Gavel Plaque, a past Mayor’s pin, and the traditional Mayor’s scrapbook commemorating activities
during his term as Mayor.
5. ADDRESS BY INCOMING MAYOR:
Mayor Bayer called Assistant City Manager Powell to the podium and thanked him for his
conservative efforts with the City’s finances for the past 27 years and announced his retirement at
the end of this year.
6.INTRODUCTION OF FAMILIES, RELATIVES AND FRIENDS:
Mayor Bayer introduced her daughter Amanda, mother Anna and other friends in the
audience.
Council Member Gafin introduced his wife Brenda, his son Brent and his girlfriend Trish in
the audience.
Mayor Pro Tem Marquez recognized his appointed Commissioners in the audience.
Council Member Guerra introduce his wife Ann, daughter Haley, son Ryan, his co-workers,
friends, appointed Commissioners and Council Secretary Shirley Conte in the audience.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: No one came forward to speak.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., December 15, 2009.
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