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OF THE CITY OF DOW Y ,
MAYORAL TRANSITION
JUNE 28, 1995
The City Council of the City of Downey held a Mayoral Transition Meeting at
7: 10 p.m., June 28, 1995 in the Council Chamber of the Downey Ci ty Hall , Mayor
Barbara J. Riley presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members :
Barbara J. Riley Mayor
.—. Gary P. McCaughan Mayor Pro Tem
Joyce L. Lawrence
Diane P. Boggs
ABSENT: Robert S. Brazel ton (Excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Judith E. Mc Do nnel 1 , Ci ty Clerk
C i nd i Lee , Executive Secretary
Other City employes and their families were
present in the audience.
The Invocation was delivered by Bi shop Jon Lang , Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints. The Flag Salute was 1 ed by Michael , Lindsay, Mark and Lauren
McCaughan , Mayor Pro Tem McCaughan s children .
Mayor Riley welcomed the audience and recognized special guests, incl uding
former Mayor/ Council Member Lyle Swearingen ; former Mayor/ Council Member Scott
Tem p1 e and hi s wi fe , Fa i th ; forcer Mayor /Council Member Rob ert Co m ac k and hi s
daughter Sharon Cepada; former Mayor /Council Member, Judge Roy Paul ; Judge Dave
Perkins; Judge Robert Drees; Judge Don Wil son; Commissioner Marvin Licker;
Co„ i ssioner Jesse Rodriguez; and Cerritos College Boarcinember Bob Verderber.
Mayor Riley delivered her final address, ac know? edging City Manager Jerry
Caton and his fine staff for their efforts in producing a bal anced budget for
^ the coming year while still maintaining essential services to the public.
Pubi is Safety Departments continue to be a priority, as well as the City's
infrastructure. She commented on highl ights of the past year, incl uding the Rio
Hondo Golf Course reopening, development of the Energy Resource Center, new
structures at Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center, and the groundbreaking for the
Community /Senior Center and Gymna si um at Apollo Park. She discussed events in
neighboring cities which will impact Downey, such as the closures of the
Northrop pl ant in Pico Rivera and the Long Beach Naval Base and Shipyard. She
thanked the Council and publ is for their support and the privilege of serving as
Mayor of Downey for the past year .
Special presentations were made to Mayor Riley by Ms . Connie Sziebl
representing Congressman Steven Horn; Mr. Tom Ma ~tin representing Senator Robert
Beverly; Chief of Staff Chris St . Hilaire representing State Assemblyman Phil
Hawkins; Ms. Angie Venezuela representing Supervisor Deane Dana; Counci lmernber
Ramiro Moral es , City of Bell Gardens ; Mayor Pro Tem Ray Smith , City of
Bell flower; Mayor Louis Byrd, City of Lynwood; President Keith McCarthy of the
Downey Chamber of Commerce; and Assistant to the City Manager June Yotsuya on
behalf of the Cities of Lakewood, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, and South Gate.
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Mayor Ril esi gned as Mayor. The Chair was then turned over to the City
Cl erk for the Election of Mayor.
Ci ty Cl erk tic Donnel 1 declared the Office of Mayor open and asked for
nominations .
It was moved by Co unc i l Nlember Lawrence and seconded by Co unc i l Member
Riley to nominate Council Member Gary P. McCaughan, M.D. as Mayor of the City of
Downey.
There being no further nominations, the City Cl erk declared the nominations
closed . It was unanimously carried (4 -0) to elect Gary P. McCaughan, M.D. as
Mayor.
Mayor McCaughan declared the Office of Mayor Pro Tempore open and asked for
nominations .
It was moved by Co unc i 1 Member Boggs and seconded by Co unc i 1 Member Ri 1 ey
to nominate Council Member Joyce L. Lawrence as Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of
Downey.
There being no further nominations, Mayor McCaughan declared the
nominations closed . It was unanimously carried (4 -0) to elect Council Member
Joyce L. Lawrence as Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of Downey.
Mayor McCaughan presented Co unc i l Member Ri i ey with a Gavel Plaque, City
Neck, ace, and Certificate of Service as Mayor.
Assi stant to the City Manager June Yotsuya presented a scrapbook of last
year's accompl i shments to Council Member Ri 1 ey.
A tie tack was presented to Council Member Riley's husband, Tracey.
Council Member Riley presented fl owers and a Ci ty Neckl ace to Mayor
McCaughan's wi fe, Patti .
Mayor McCaughan ac knowl edged the support of his 1 arge family, and expressed
optimi sm for the coming year. He discussed the importance of quality citizenry,
including community vol unteeri s� t, the quality of City staff, and the quality of
the Council and their appointed representatives. He noted the importance of
fi scal reponsib i ► ity, neighborhood improvements, and community involvement , and
expressed appreciation to the various City Departments that maintain the
infrastructure and operation of the City. Commenting on future projects, he
mentioned continued attempts will be made to retain Rockwell in Downey, and
oppose mandatory flood regul ations in the area. Other interests he pl ans to
pursue will be childcare issues, Neighborhood Watch, and maintenance of high
density residential housing. He noted that Council is negotiating with a
developer to build a mul ti- theatre compl ex in the City, and he was optimi stic
the community wi 11 come together during an open hearing process in the future to
express their views on this matter. Downey can truly enjoy an unl imi ted future
if its citi zenry work together for the betterment of the community.
Mayor McCaughan introduced his wi fe Patti , daughters Lauren and Lindsay,
sons Michael and Mark, parents Ed and Kathy McCaughan , his si sters and other
family members in attendance, and his appointees to various Boards and
Commissions serving the City.
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Council Member Riley ac knowl edged the City Manager , Ci ty Attorney, and
other City staff in the audience, and introduced her husband Tracey, and other
supportive friends, including some appointments to various Boards and
Commissions.
Council Member Boggs introduced her husband , Bob Verd erb er , and her
appointees to certain Boards and Commi ssions .
Council Member Lawrence introduced her husband, Roger, and her appointees
to various Boards and Commissions serving the City.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None.
4 DJO UR 1VKE NT : 8: 10 p .m.
The meeting was adjourned to 6:30 p.m., July 11, 1995, in the Downey City
Council Chamber .
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, udith E. McDonnell , City Cl erk Gary P. McCaughan, Mayor
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