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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
REORGANIZATION MEETING
JULY 3, 1984
The City Council of the City of Downey held a reorganization meeting at
7:30 p.m., July 3, 1984, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor
Robert G. Cormack presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members:
Robert G. Cormack Mayor
Ted H. Jackman Mayor Pro Tem
Randall R. Barb
Bob Davila
James T. Quinn
ALSO PRESENT: Bud Ovrom, City Manager
William A. Ralph, Director of Public Works
James R. Cutts, Director of Community Development
Don Davis, Fire Chief
Scot Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager
Sylvia Garcia, Admin. Assistant/Communications Specialist
Robert L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer
Judy McDonnell, Executive Secretary
The Invocation was delivered by Monsignor John Melvin Young of Our Lady
of Perpetual Help. The Flag Salute was led by Councilman Davila.
RESOLUTION NO. 4426
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,
1984, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER
MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW
The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Councilman Quinn,
seconded by Councilman Davila, and passed by unanimous vote to waive further
reading and to adopt.
Mr. Shand administered the oath of office to elected Council Members
James Santantelo, Diane Boggs, and Robert Cormack and presented each of them a
Certificate of Election. They were then seated with the Council body at this
time.
Mayor Cormack indicated it has been his priviledge to serve as Mayor and
thanked his fellow Council Members who worked with him on many projects,
including the Civic Center Project. He mentioned his goals and intentions
were centered around the best interests of the City and said he tried to
provide leadership in that direction. He then turned the Chair over to Mr.
Shand for the election of a new Mayor.
Mr. Shand declared the office of Mayor open and asked for nominations.
It was moved by Councilman Cormack and seconded by Councilman Santangelo
to nominate Councilman Randall R. Barb as Mayor of the City of Downey.
It was moved by Councilman Davila, seconded by Councilman Santangelo, and
passed by unanimous vote to declare the nominations closed.
Randall R. Barb was declared Mayor of the City of Downey.
Mayor Barb declared the office of Mayor Pro Tempore open.
It was moved by Councilman Santangelo and seconded by Councilwoman Boggs
to nominate Councilman Bob Davila as Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of Downey.
It was moved by Councilman Cormack, seconded by Councilman Santangelo,
and passed by unanimous vote to declare the nominations closed.
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Bob Davila was declared Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of Downey.
Mayor Barb presented a plaque, tietack, and certificate to Councilman
Cormack for serving as Mayor.
Flowers were presented to Mrs. Cormack.
Outgoing Councilman Quinn thanked everyone for their support and
indicated he is proud of the new Civic Center, Police Department, and Hotel.
Outgoing Councilman Jackman extended his best wishes to the new City
Council and gratitude to the citizens of Downey.
Mayor Barb introduced Margie Quinn, wife of former Councilman Quinn.
Mayor Barb presented the First Lady Necklace to his wife Jodie. He then
introduced the members of his family present in the audience.
Councilwoman Boggs thanked all of the people who encouraged her to run
for the City Council and for their support. She indicated she will always try
to keep the best interests of the City and its citizens foremost when making a
decision. She also introduced members of her family present in the audience.
Councilman Santangelo introduced his family and campaign chairman and
pledged the City Council will work together as a team to make the City what it
is expected to be. He also indicated he will do his utmost to make everyone
proud of him as Downey's Councilman At -Large.
Councilman Davila introduced his wife and daughter and expressed his
gratitude for the honor bestowed upon him as Mayor Pro Tem and said he will do
everything to uphold this office.
Mayor Barb mentioned there are projects the City has been working on
which are now coming to fruition and he commented regarding the importance of
the citizens' support and input.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Robert, L. Shand, City Clerk -Treasurer
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