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OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
SEPTEMBER 17, 1991
The City Council of the City of Downey held an adjourned regular meeting at
7 :00 p.m., September 17, 1991, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor
Barbara J. Hayden presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Barbara J. Hayden Mayor
Diane P. Boggs Mayor Pro Tem
Robert G. Cormack
Robert S. Brazelton
ALSO PRESENT: Gerald Caton, City Manager
Peter Thorson, City Attorney
Judith McDonnell, City Clerk
Cindi Apidgian, Executive Secretary
Other members of staff were present
in the audience.
The Invocation was delivered by Council Member Cormack. The Flag Salute was
led by Richard and Susan Carter, son and daughter of Richard D. Carter.
SEATING OF RICHARD D. CARTER AS COUNCIL MEMBER - DISTRICT NO. 2
Mayor Hayden requested the City Clerk and Mr. Carter approach the dais.
Ms. McDonnell administered the loyalty oath to Mr. Carter.
Mayor Hayden introduced Council Member Richard Carter representing
District 2.
Council Member Carter recognized members of his family present in the
audience. He thanked the Council for appointing him and mentioned the support
#0.1.‘ he received from former Council Member /Mayor Roy Paul. He spoke regarding his
experience as a Planning Commissioner, and discussed some of the City's complex
issues he will be addressing as Council Member for District 2.
All Council Members welcomed Mr. Carter to his new position, indicating
they looked forward to working with him.
Speaking from the audience, former Council Member /Mayor Roy Paul discussed
his past relationship with Council Member Carter, noting his appointment of
Mr. Carter to the Planning Commission was a result of his knowledge and caring
about the community. Mr. Paul stated he was proud to see Council Member Carter
serving in his new position and congratulated him on his appointment.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Ms. Joyce Lawrence, 9627 Cheddar St., speaking on behalf of the Planning
Commission, expressed best wishes to Council Member Carter and mentioned she
would miss him on the Commission.
Mayor Hayden invited the public to attend a reception in the lobby.
ADJOURNMENT: 7 :10 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned to 6:30 p.m., September 24, 1991 i
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