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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 6, 2012
The City Council of the City of Downey held an Adjourned Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m.,
December 6, 2012, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey,
California, Mayor Brossmer presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Roger C. Brossmer Mayor
David R. Gafin Mayor Pro Tem
Mario A. Guerra
Luis H. Marquez
Fernando Vasquez
ALSO PRESENT: Adria M. Jimenez, City Clerk
Shannon DeLong, Assistant to the City Manager
Gladys Chavez, Secretary
The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Glenn Kravig, Calvary Chapel of Downey. The Flag Salute
was led by Carl Charles, Police Chief.
WELCOME
Mayor Brossmer welcomed everyone and recognized special guests, including former Mayors
and Council Members; representatives from the State, County and the community; and, City Board,
Commission and Committee members in the audience.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 12-7385, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOWNEY RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION,
CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION, HELD ON NOVEMBER 6,
2012, DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
It was moved by Mayor Brossmer, seconded by Council Member Marquez, and unanimously carried
to adopt the Resolution.
FINAL ADDRESS
Mayor Pro Tem Gafin began by thanking the citizens for putting their trust and support in him during
the eight years of service on the City Council. He thanked Mayor Brossmer, Council Member Marquez,
Council Member Vasquez, and his biggest supporter Council Member Guerra. He thanked staff for their
assistance in the past years, especially noting City Council Secretary Conte, City Manager Livas,
Assistant City Manager Oskoui, Assistant to the City Manager DeLong, City Attorney Abich- Garcia,
Chief of Police Esteves, Chief of Police Charles, Fire Chief Croom, and City Clerk Jimenez. He thanked
his wife and son for their support. He asked that the Mayor and Council Members always remember
that they are here to serve the citizens by leaving their personal feelings out of their decisions and to
---� act in the interest and wants of the citizens.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
The following people made special presentation to outgoing Mayor Pro Tem Gafin: Assembly
Member Roybal- Allard presented a certificate of congressional recognition in honor of outstanding
commitment to improving the quality of life of Downey citizens; Los Angeles County Supervisor Don
Knabe's office Field Deputy Avila presented a scroll in honor of his many years of service; Executive
Director Hasan of Southern California Association of Government presented a proclamation, City of
Bellflower Mayor Dan Koops presented a certificate for outstanding leadership and distinguished
service to the City.
The following were unable to attend but sent Mayor Pro Tem Gafin plaques in recognition of his
service to the City of Downey: City of Cerritos, City of Lynwood, City of Lakewood, and the Downey
Chamber of Commerce.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE AND PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF
ELECTION TO NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS
Esther Brossmer administered the Oath of Office to elected Council Member Roger C. Brossmer -
District Three.
Assembly Member Lucille Roybal- Allard administered the Oath of Office to elected Council Member
Luis H. Marquez - District One.
Giggi Saab administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Council Member Alex Saab — District
Five.
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
Council Member Saab thanked his parents Alex and Elsa Saab and his wife Giggi and son
Dominique for their support, brothers Sammy, Dennis and Andy, Churko family, batistas La, and City
staff, Fire Chief Croom, Police Chief Charles, and Downey citizens for electing him to Council District 5.
He reported on his upcoming goals: City Budget, encourage citizen participation, integrating northern
and southern Downey, a citizen board made up of residents, supporting small business and art and
culture in the Downtown area, implementation of Green Task Force issues, continued partnership with
local organizations, citizen advisory board, and promote volunteering. He stated he is a firm believer in
this City and its community and he looks forward to being a positive leader.
Council Member Guerra thanked outgoing Mayor Pro Tem Gafin for his exemplary leadership and
he expressed appreciation to him and his wife Brenda.
Council Member Marquez thanked outgoing Mayor Pro Tem Gafin for his eight years of service to
the City; congratulated Mayor Brossmer for his re- election to Council District Three; congratulated
newly - elected Council Member Saab; and thanked the citizens for electing him to serve in Council
District One.
Council Member Vasquez congratulated newly elected Council Member Saab and recognized his
family in the audience. He thanked outgoing Mayor Pro Tem Gafin for his eight years of service to the
City of Downey. He recognized newly appointed Planning, Commissioner Flores, Public Works
Committee Member Duran, and Emergency Preparedness Commissioner Carbajal and Sears who
were in the audience. He thanked Congresswoman Roybal- Allard for her support and participating in '""'`
tonight's ceremonies.
Mayor Brossmer thanked the residents for re- electing him to the City Council, his family in -law Craig
and Maria Lakey, and his wife and children for their support.
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NON - AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
ADJOURNMENT
The Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., December 11,
2012.
ARIA M. JIMENE , CMC MARIO A. GU RRA, Mayor
City Clerk
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