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MAYORAL TRANSITION
JULY 5, 1994
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The City Council of the City of Downey •
7:05 y ey held a Mayora 1 Transition t � on Meet � n
: 05 July 5 , 1994 i n the Council Chamber of the g
at 7 e Downey City Hall,
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Mayor Robert S. Brazelton presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Robert S. Brazelton Mayor
Barbara J. Riley Mayor Pro Tem
Gary P. McCaughan, M.D.
Joyce L. Lawrence
Diane P. Boggs
ALSO PRESENT: Judith E. McDonnell, City Clerk
Cindi Lee, Executive Secretary
Other City employees and their families were
present in the audience.
The Invocation was delivered by Mr. David •
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Tem Riley. The Flag Salute was led by Traci Sue Dittman, daughter � g ter of Mayor
Pro Tem R i l e y .
Mayor Brazelton welcomed the audience and recognized special al uest
former Mayor/Council • P • 9 s,
including 9 • l Member Lyell Swearingen. Member Scott Temple and his wife, Faith, and
former Mayor/Council '
Mayor Brazelton delivered his final address, noting the City has
experienced a successful year, 9 y •
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weathered by staff and citizens. Although the budget was rather restrictive,
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the Police and Fire Departments were strengthened, and other ubl i c services
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were maintained or improved throughout the year. Within the last few months
there has been an increase in businesses locating g t future for the City.
in Downey, He thanked the other
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,..� Council Members for their cooperation, hard work and dedication to the City,
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and expressed appreciation for a very competent City staff. He announced he
is looking forward to the coming year and a bright future for the City of
Downey.
Special presentations were made to Mayor Brazelton by Mr. Tom Martin
representing State Senator Robert Beverly; Mr. Jaime Garcia representing State
Assemblyman Bob Epple; Ms. Connie Sziebl and Mrs. Steven Horn representing
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Congressman Steven Horn; and Assistant to the City Manager June Yotsuya on
behalf of the Cities of Norwalk, Lakewood, and Los Angeles County Supervisor
Deane Dana.
RESOLUTION NO. 5824
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA '
RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION CONSOLIDATED
WITH THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION AND HELD IN SAID CITY OF DOWNEY
ON THE 7TH DAY OF JUNE, 1994, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF
AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW
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f - The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member
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n k� Boggs, seconded b y Council Member Lawrence, and unanimously carried to waive
further reading and adopt.
Cit y Clerk McDonnell administered the Oath of Office to newly re- elected
Council Members Robert S. Brazelton and Barbara J. Riley, and presented each
with a Certificate of Election.
The Chair was then turned over to the City Clerk for the Election of
Mayor.
City Clerk McDonnell declared the Office of Mayor open and asked for
nominations.
by It was moved b Council Member Boggs and seconded by Council Member
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Lawrence to nominate Council Member Barbara J. Riley as Mayor of the City of
Downey.
There being no further nominations, the City Clerk declared the
nominations closed. It was unanimously carried to elect Barbara J. Riley as
Mayor.
Mayor Riley declared the Office of Mayor Pro Tempore open and asked for
nominations.
It was moved by Council Member Boggs and seconded by Council Member
Brazelton to nominate Council Member Gary P. McCaughan as Mayor Pro Tempore of
the City of Downey.
There being no further nominations, Mayor Riley declared the nominations
closed. It was unanimously approved to elect Council Member Gary P. McCaughan
as Mayor Pro Tempore.
Mayor Riley complimented Council Member Brazelton on his past year as
Mayor, and presented him with a Mayor plaque, City tie tack, and Certificate
of E l e c t i o n as Mayor. Roses were presented to his wife, Jean.
Mayor Riley was presented with a City necklace. --�
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Assistant to the City Manager June Yotsuya presented a scrapbook of last
year's accomplishments to Council Member Brazelton.
Mayor Riley thanked the audience for attending tonight's meeting. She
recognized all City staff members present in the audience, noting they
comprise a great support team and commended their volunteer work outside of
City Hall.
Council Member McCaughan introduced his wife Patti, daughters Lauren and
Lindsay, sons Michael and Mark, and parents Ed and Kathy McCaughan.
Council Member Lawrence introduced her husband, Roger; Planning
Commssioner Meredith Perkins; Recreation and Community Services Commissioner
Bob Winningham; Personnel Advisory Board Member Harry "Skip" Hem; Water
Advisory Board Member Scott Temple; and Council Secretary Ruth Saltman.
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Council Member Boggs introduced her husband, Bob Verderber.
Council Member Brazelton introduced his wife, Jean.
Council Member Riley introduced her husband Tracy, son-in-law Russ
Galbreath, daughter Traci Sue Dittman and granddaughter Joelene; and sister
Susie Gardner. Also recognized were grandsons Bryan and Andrew Galbreath, who
were unable to attend. She introduced many friends and organizations that
have supported her throughout the years, and recognized her appointed members
to various Boards and Commissions. She expressed appreciation to Mr. Peter
Thorson, former Downey City Attorney, for attending tonight's meeting. She
pledged another year of good service by the City Council, and asked the
community to work together for the betterment of the City of Downey.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Keith McCarthy, 13404 Barl i n St., representing the Downey Chamber of
Commerce, thanked Council Member Brazelton for his dedicated service and
leadership, and expressed congratulations and Chamber support to Mayor Riley
in the upcoming year.
Mr. Edward DiLoreto, 7333 Rio Flora Pl., offered his congratulations to
Mayor Riley, and agreed that working together, the City and community can make
Downey a better place in which to live and work.
Ms. Lilly Ann Holland, 7243 Luxor St., representing Downey Sister Cities,
thanked the Council for their past support, and congratulated Council Member
Brazelton and Mayor Riley on their re- election.
Mr. Harry Hem, 7923 Sixth St., commended the Downey Fire and Police
Departments for their quick response and diligent work in extinguishing the
recent fire at the abandoned Paramount Chevrolet building.
Mr. Raul Lopez, President of Downey Rotary Club, congratulated Mayor
Riley, and noted the Rotary Club is committed to working with the City in
every way.
ADJOURNMENT: 7:45 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned to 6:30 p.m., July 12, 1994, in the Downey City
Council Chamber.
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