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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 12-07-04 - Regular Meetingf J. . 014895 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING REORGANIZATION DECEMBER 7, 2004 The City Council of the City of Downey held an Adjourned Regular Meeting for the purposes of Reorganization at 6:15 p.m., December 7, 2004, in the Council Chamber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Kirk O. Cartozian, presiding. PRESENT:Council Members: Kirk O. Cartozian Keith McCarthy Anne M. Bayer Meredith H. Perkins Rick Trejo Mayor Mayor Pro Tempore (arrived at 6:25 p.m.) ALSO PRESENT: Kathleen L. Midstokke, City Clerk Susan Domen, Executive Secretary Other City employees were present in the audience. The Invocation was delivered by Pastor David Sarinana, Action Faith Ministries of Downey. The Flag Salute was led by Downey Police Explorers. Mayor Cartozian welcomed everyone and recognized special guests, including former Mayors and Council Members, the former City Clerk, dignitaries from other cities, State and County Representatives, City Board and Commission Members. In his final address, Mayor Cartozian stated that it had been a pleasure and great learning experience for him to serve as Mayor this past year. He explained that there are three roles the Mayor plays: attending ribbon cuttings and ceremonial duties; assisting citizens who come to you with concerns or ask for help; and the policy side where you work as a member of the team with City staff and other Council Members for the betterment of the City. He noted the accomplishments for the City in the past year such as the Rio Hondo Clubhouse re-opening, Kaiser Hospital groundbreaking, Downey Landing groundbreaking, street improvements, etc. He then presented roses to City Council Secretary Shirley Conte, his mother Arlene Cartozian and Katrin McCarthy. Mayor Pro Tempore McCarthy thanked everyone for attending and stated that it has been an extreme honor to serve the community for the past eight years. He thanked the staff for the support and assistance they provided to him over the past eight years and specifically City Council Secretary Shirley Conte. Noting that he has had the opportunity to work with many former Council Members, he then offered his congratulations and support to the incoming Council. He introduced his Commissioners, his wife Katrin and his sons Jacob, Patrick, James and Ryan. City Council Minutes 12/07/04 (Adj . – Reorganization)-1- 014896 Mayor Cartozian recognized his father Fred, cousins Harold & Marie, brother Craig and his girlfriend Jenny and friends Omar, Joseph and Steve in the audience. Special presentations were made to outgoing Mayor Cartozian by Eddie Tafoya, Field Deputy representing Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard; Lydia Udbe, District Director for Assemblyman Ron Calderon; Joe Mathews, Representative for Supervisor Don Knabe; Mike Holland, Representative for Assemblyman Hector De La Torre; John Crawley, Cerritos Mayor Pro Tem; Jeralyn King-Brown, Assistant Superintendent, Downey Unified School District; Jerry Brady, President, Downey Chamber of Commerce; Gary DeRemer, President, Downey Rose Float Association; Judge London Steverson, President, Downey Sister Cities Association; Lois Buchanon, President, 2nd Century Foundation; Dorothy King, City ofBellflower Mayor; and City Clerk Kathleen Midstokke on behalf of the Cities of Lakewood and Norwalk. Special presentations were made to outgoing Mayor Pro Tempore McCarthy by Eddie Tafoya, Field Deputy representing Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard; Joe Mathews, Representative for Supervisor Don Knabe; John Crawley, Cerritos Mayor Pro Tem; Gary DeRemer, President, Downey Rose Float Association; Lois Buchanon, President, 2nd Century Foundation; John K. Lang, Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, Downey Stake President; Dorothy King, City ofBellflower Mayor; and City Clerk Kathleen Midstokke on behalf of the City of Norwalk. RESOLUTION NO. 6815 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 2004, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW. The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tempore McCarthy, seconded by Council Member Perkins and unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt. City Clerk Midstokke administered the Oath of Office and presented certificates to newly elected Council Members: David R. Gafin, District One; Rick Trejo, District Three; and Kirk O. Cartozian, District Five. Mayor Pro Tempore McCarthy left the dais and Council Member Gafin took a seat on the dais City Clerk Midstokke declared the Office of Mayor open and asked for nominations. It was moved by Council Member Perkins to nominate Council Member Anne M. Bayer as Mayor of the City of Downey. There being no further nominations, the City Clerk declared the nominations closed. City Council Minutes 12/07/04 (Adj . – Reorganization)-2- . 014897 It was unanimously carried to elect Council Member Anne M. Bayer as Mayor of the City of Downey. Mayor Bayer declared the Office of Mayor Pro Tem open and asked for nominations. It was moved by Council Member Cartozian to nominate Council Member Perkins as Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Downey. There being no further nominations, Mayor Bayer declared the nominations closed. It was unanimously carried to elect Council Member Meredith Perkins as Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Downey. Mayor Bayer presented Council Member Cartozian with a Certificate of Election as Mayor, a Gavel Plaque, and the traditional Mayor’s scrapbook commemorating activities during his term as Mayor. Mayor Bayer welcomed everyone and thanked the Council for giving her the opportunity to be Mayor. She stated that there are three areas she will focus on in the next year: After School Care programs, Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security. Noting the importance of providing programs for kids to be able to go to, she announced the opening of two new after school sites in January and possibly two more by September. She feels it is important to ensure that the Police and Fire Departments have up to date equipment and training such as quarterly drills, to prepare them to handle Emergency and Homeland Security issues. Council Member Gafin stated he is looking forward to serving on the Council and intends to work on bringing the budget back into balance and stimulate improvements along Imperial Highway being that it is a major thoroughfare through the City. He concluded by tharOcing everyone for attending. Council Member Trejo congratulated the newly elected Council Members and thanked his family and staff for supporting him. He complimented former Council Member McCarthy on his leadership skills and dedication he has given to the City. Council Member Cartozian mentioned he was envious of Council Member Trejo’s un- opposed re-election and noted his appreciation to former Council Member McCarthy for his support and guidance over the last four years. Council Member Perkins stated he was looking forward to the coming year and welcomed the newly elected Council Members. He thanked Council Member Canozian for his service as Mayor, welcomed back Council Member Trejo and noted that former Council Member McCarthy had served the City well and did a lot behind the scenes. He recognized his son Jeff in the audience. Council Member Gafin introduced his wife Brenda, daughter-in-law Samantha and friends in the audience. City Council Minutes 12/07/04 (Adj . – Reorganization)-3- 014898 Mayor Bayer recognized her mother Anna Marie, daughter Amanda, sister Peggy, nieces Haley and Lacey, brother George, Godparents Tom and Rita, cousins Art and JoJo, daughters Godparents, friends Jenny, Eileen and Lea, Soroptimist members, the staff from the Living Help Center and her Commissioners in the audience. ORATI COMMUNICATIONS Katdn McCarthy thanked everyone for being nice to her family and stated that the hard part about being in politics is that you aren’t always on the same side but is important to remain on good terms despite the differences. She thanked newly appointed Mayor Bayer and friends who had given support in the last eight years. Lennie Whittington mentioned that Downey is a nice City with nice people and thanked everyone who attended the Holiday Lane Parade in the rain on Sunday. He congratulated the Council and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. ADJOURNMENT: 7:38 p.m. The meeting was adjourned to 6:30 p.m., December 14, 2004, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall. Kathleen L. Midstokkc, City Clerk Anne M. Bayer, Mayo City Council Minutes 12/07/04 (Adj . – Reorganization)-4-