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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-07-03-90-Reorganization MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY 9 0 REORGANIZATION MEETING JULY 3, 1990 The City Council of the City of Downey held a Reorganization Meeting at 7:00 p.m., July 3, 1990 in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Randall R. Barb presiding. PRESENT: Council Members: Randall R. Barb Mayor Roy L. Paul Mayor Pro Tem Barbara J. Hayden Diane P. Boggs Robert G. Cormack ALSO PRESENT: Judith E. McDonnell City Clerk Cindi Apidgian Executive Secretary Other City employees and their families were present an the audience The Invocation was delivered by Dr. John Toay, Reverend, First Presbyterian Church of Downey. The Flag Salute was led by the United States Navy Color Guard. Mayor Barb welcomed the audience, introduced his wife, Jodi and delivered his final address. Special presentations were made to outgoing Council Member /Mayor Barb by State Senator Cecil Greene's office, U.S.. Congressman Glenn Anderson's office, Bellflower Mayor Pro Tem B i l l Pendleton, State Assemblyman Bob Epple, Bell City Manager Bob Bramble, Artesia Councilman Jim Van Horn, Hawaiian Gardens Mayor Wagner, and Santa Fe Springs Mayor Albert Sharp. Assistant to the City Manager June Yotsuya presented proclamations on behalf of the cities of Whittier, Huntington Park, Vernon, Paramount, Commerce, Norwalk, Compton and Lynwood to outgoing Mayor Barb and also presented him with a scrapbook highlighting his past year as Mayor. RESOLUTION NO. 5315 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE PRIMARY ELECTION AND HELD IN SAID CITY OF DOWNEY ON THE 5TH DAY OF JUNE, 1990, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW Reorganization Meeting 7/3/90 -1- ,.. op\ The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Cormack, seconded by Council Member Boggs, and unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt. Council Member Cormack expressed his admiration and respect for Mayor Barb and wished him well in the future. Mayor Pro Tem Paul complimented Mayor Barb on his years with the Council and presented him with a plaque, Certificate of Election as Mayor and tie tack. Roses were presented to his wife, Jodi. Mayor Barb asked newly - elected Council Members Robert S. Brazelton and Roy L. Paul to come forward. City Clerk McDonnell administered the Oath of Office and presented each with a Certificate of Election. Council Members Brazelton and Paul were seated with the Council at this time. City Clerk McDonnell declared the office of Mayor open. It was moved by Council Member Hayden and seconded by Council Member Cormack to nominate Council Member Roy L. Paul as Mayor. There being no further nominations, it was moved by Council Member Hayden, seconded by Council Member Boggs and unanimously carried to elect Roy L. Paul as Mayor of the City of Downey. Mayor Paul declared the Office of Mayor Pro Tempore open. It was moved by Council Member Cormack and seconded by Council Member Boggs to nominate Council Member Barbara J. Hayden as Mayor Pro Tempore. There being no further nominations, it was moved by Council Member Cormack, seconded by Council Member Boggs and unanimously approved to elect Council Member Barbara J. Hayden as Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of Downey. Mayor Paul discussed challenges facing the City and pledged his continual support in making Downey a great community. He thanked his friends and supporters and introduced his father, presenting him with a money clip. He then introduced his grandmother and other family members. Also introduced were Judge Charles Frisco, Judge Bob Einstein, Judge Don Wilson, Commissioner Marvin Licker, Judge Leon Emerson, Lt. Commander Dave Walker, Chief Herrender, former Congressman Del Clawson, former Mayor James Quinn and former City Managers Don Davis and Charles Thompson. Mayor Paul asked all City staff present to stand and be recognized. Council Member Brazelton thanked his supporters and introduced his wife, Jean and son, Kevin. Council Member Boggs congratulated Mayor Paul and welcomed Council Member Brazelton. She introduced her husband, Bob Verderber. Council Member Hayden congratulated Mayor Paul and introduced her husband, Robert and other family members. She expressed appreciation to outgoing Mayor Barb on his years with the City Council. Reorganization Meeting 7/3/90 -2- :90 21 Council Member Cormack introduced his wife, Louise and congratulated Mayor Paul. There were no oral communications from the audience. The meeting was adjourned at 8 :09 p.m. to 6 :30 p.m., July 10, 1990 in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall. ith E. Mc onne 1 Roy L. Pa , Mayor C ty Clerk-Treasurer- Reorganization Meeting 7/3/90 -3-