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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
MAYORAL TRANSITION CEREMONY
JUNE 29, 1999
The City Council of the City of Downey held an adjourned regular meeting at 7:05 p.m.,
June 29, 1999, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Gary P. McCaughan,
M.D., presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Gary P. McCaughan, M.D. Mayor
Keith McCarthy Mayor Pro Tem
Joyce L. Lawrence
Robert C. Winningham
Meredith H. Perkins
ALSO PRESENT: Judith McDonnell, City Clerk
Shirley Conte, Executive Secretary.
Other City employees were present in the audience.
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Glenn Koons, Living Hope Church of
Downey. The Flag Salute was led by Boy Scout Troop #3 51.
Mayor McCaughan welcomed everyone and recognized special guests, including former
Mayors and Council Members; Downey Munica7a1 Court Judges; dignitaries from other cities; and
Misr, Downey and her Court. He then delivered his final address, giving credit and special
thanks to his fellow Council Members for their assistance during the past year. He noted with
pride some of the projects that occurred during his tenure as Mayor and stressed the importance
of continuing with economic development and neighborhood preservation. He thanked the City
Manager and staff for their dedicated service to the community and thanked his wife and family
for their support during the past year.
Special presentations were made to Mayor McCaughan by Connie Sziebl representing
Congressman Steven Horn's office; Genelle Buchert representing State Senator Betty Karnette's
office; Bill Orton representing State Assemblywoman Sally Havice's office; Angie Valezuela
representing Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe's office; Rick Strayer representing the
Downey Chamber of Commerce; and Mayor Mike Mendez representing the City of Norwalk.
Proclamations honoring Mayor McCaughan were also received from the Cities of Cerritos,
Lakewood and Paramount.
Mayor McCaughan resigned as Mayor and turned the chair over to the City Clerk for th
Election of a new Mayor.
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City Clerk McDonnell declared the Office of Mayor open and asked nominations.
p ed for nominations.
It was moved by Council Member Lawrence and seconded by Council y cil Member Perkins to
nominate Council Member Keith McCarthy s Mayor of the City of Y Y y Downey.
There being no further nominations, the City Clerk declared the nominations s closed. It
was unanimously carried to elect Council Member ber Keith McCarthy s Mayor City y ayor of the City of
Downey.
Mayor McCarthy declared the Office of Mayor Pro Tern ore open and asked for
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nominations.
It was moved by Council Member Winningham and seconded b y Council Member
McCaughan to nominate Council Member Joyce Lawrence as Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of
Downey.
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There being no further nominations, Mayor McCarthy declared the nominations closed. It
was unanimously carried to elect Council Member Joyce Lawrence as Mayor Pro Tempore of
the City of Downey.
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Mayor McCarthy presented Council Member McCaughan with a Certificate of Election as
Mayor, a Gavel Plaque, and a City Pin. .
Mayor McCarthy introduced his wife and children and then narrated a slide p resentation
highlighting various projects under way in the City. He also noted the tremendous amount of
volunteerism by numerous individuals and organizations in the communit y and thanked the
Council and residents for the trust they have placed in him. He introduced other special guests
who were present in the audience, including his appointees to various boards and commissions.
Council Member Winningham introduced his wife, Carol • acknowledged the presence of
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former Council Member Barbara Riley and her husband, Tracy; and offered his congratulations to
the new Mayor and Mayor Pro Teri,
Council Member Perkins introduced his son, Jeff, and Council secretary Barbara
Fitzsimmons. He wished :" sayor McCarthy a successful 12 months and pledged his full support.
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Council Member Lawrence introduced her husband, Roger, and board and commission
members for District 5.
Council Member McCaughan introduced his appointees to boards and commissions and
also members of his family.
Mayor McCarthy acknowledged other members of City staff and expressed appreciation
to the people who work for the City.
P RAL COMMUNICATIONS: None
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ADJOURNMENT: 7:57 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned to 6:30 p.m., July 13, 1999, in the Council Chamber of
Downey City Hall.
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Judith E. McDonnell, City Clerk keith McCarthy, Mayor
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