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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1982-05-05Mayor Gus Nicolopulos Vice Mayor Roberta Cerri Teglia Council: Ronald G. Acosta Mark N. Addiego Emanuele N. Damonte AGENDA CALL TO ORDER: (Cassette 1) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION: MINUTES CITY COUNCIL Municipal Services Building Community Room May 5, 1982 ACTION TAKEN 7:45 p.m. Mayor Nicolopulos presiding. Council present: Acosta, Teglia, Addiego and Nicolopulos Council absent: Damonte. Mayor Nicolopulos introduced Scout Master George Pickett who lead the Girl and Boy Scouts, in addition to the Boys Club in the presentation of colors in the flag ceremony. Recited. The invocation was given by Reverend Charles A. Dirken of All Souls Church. M/S Addiego/Acosta - To continue all agenda business until Thursday, 5/6/82, at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall with the exception of Item No. 9. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Nicolopulos expressed appreciation for the cooperation and support of Council during his tenure as Mayor. He spoke with pride of the accomplish- ments as an industrial City in embarking on the Gateway Project which would pro- vi.de~ increased employment through high rise office developments, banks and commercial establishments. He stated that he had attended a conference of United Stated Mayors in Philadelphia and that the theme had been "Private/ Public Partnerships". He said that the objective had been to give both the private and public leaders an awareness of the necessity to ameliorate the economic dilemma. He spoke of Genentec making its head- quarters in South San Francisco and stated that the firm was a leader in research and development. He thanked 5/5/82 Page 1 Presentation of Gifts to the Out- Going Mayor: Selection of the New Mayor: Selection of the New Mayor Pro Tern: Mayor Teglia Made Introductions: his wife Ada, his sons, City Manager Birkelo, the dedicated staff and employees, City Manager's secretaries and the citizens for their help and encouragement. Vice Mayor Teglia presented Mayor Nicolopulos with the symbolic gavel and plaque to honor his tenure as Mayor from the citizens of South San Francisco. She then presented Mayor Nicolopulos with a picture representing Phase I of the Homart Gateway Project which she stated had been a significant happening during his tenure of office. She promised an additional picture upon completion of the project from Council. Mayor Nicolopulos said he would like to break precedence and made a motion to nominate the next Mayor. M/S Nicolopulos/Acosta - To nominate Vice Mayor Teglia as Mayor, to serve until the first meeting in May 1983. Mayor Nicolopulos closed the nominations. Carried by unanimous roll call vote. M/S Acosta/Teglia - To nominate Councilman Addiego as Mayor Pro Tem, to serve until the first meeting in May 1983. Councilman Nicolopulos closed the nominations. Carried by unanimous roll call vote. Councilman Nicolopulos turned the gavel over to Mayor Teglia and Council assumed their new positions on the dais. Mayor Teglia introduced: City Clerk Battaya, City Treasurer Bonalanza, Executive Secretary Pettigrew, Past City Clerk Rodondi, Past Fire Chief Markey, School Board Members Ray Latham, Valerie Lambertson, Edward Rodondi, Don Edwards, Bob Stevens, 5/5/82 Page 2 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN Sally Kipper representing Tom Lantos' Office, Supervisor Spier, Daly City Mayor A1Teglia, Brisbane Mayor Bill Lawrence, Judge de. Larios. Mayor Teglia gave especial thanks for the support given from her family: Fernando, husband; Mark, Mathew and Steven, sons; Mrs. Cerri, mother; and Mrs. Teglia, mother-in-law. Mayor Teglia spoke of the three outstanding snapshot memories in her life: her father bringing three flavors of ice cream home for her fourth birthday party when freezers did not exist; walking down the aisle with her father to be married and seeing the tears of happiness in her father's eyes; when each of her son's was placed in her arms as a brand new life; and tonight's tremendous honor from her friends and supporters. She said that tonight was noteworthy and signified a new acceptance and recognition of the efforts of women in this community on behalf of the community. She said she would like to dedicate this year's mayorship to every woman who ever volunteered their services for the betterment of the community, and to every man who encouraged and supported a woman in office. She presented leis to Council and thanked them for making her South San Francisco's first woman mayor. Mayor Pro Tem Addiego stated that the new Mayor brought a lot of color to the Council in more ways than one. He said that he was very proud to serve under such a gifted and dynamic mover such as Roberta Teglia. He stated that the biggest honor democracy could bestow on someone was to be a representative, and quite often after the honor, the individual felt him- self removed from those who gave him that duty. He said that was a real danger everyone felt. He said the people's support would make this a very good year for the Mayor and wished her his best. 5/5/82 Page 3 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN Presentation: GOOD AND WELFARE Benediction: Acknowledgements: Councilman Acosta said he strongly agreed with Mayor Teglia to maintain a small town attitude, but also under- stood that this City must, with all controls, grow and that by growing gain attitude, pleasure and sometimes strife - because with growth comes problems. He said the Council will have his full cooperation, as was given to him h~ will also give back. Mayor A1Teglia expressed appreciation for Council's cooperation over the years with Daly City and looked forward to the continuing trend with Mayor Roberta Teglia. His wife Verna presented a bouquet of red roses to Mayor Roberta Teglia as the first woman Mayor of South San Francisco and for the honor she brought to the Teglia family. GOOD AND WELFARE No one chose to speak. Mayor Teglia invited the audience to join the City Council in the atrium, following the benediction, to take part in the reception. She said that through the courtesy and auspices of the Morales Society there would be a mariachi band to also recognize the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo. Father John K. Ring of Mater Delorosa Parish gave the benediction. Mayor Teglia acknowledged the following people for their efforts in the prepar- ation for the reception: Dennis and Mary Pierotti, Dottie Park, Marie Peterson, Myrna Addiego, Millie O'Connor, Father Dirken, Father Ring, Brownies, 4-H Club, Boy and Girl Scouts, elect- rical crew, maintenance crew, volunteers from the Park & Recreation Department, Morales Society and especially to Ginny Haynes for coordination of the reception. 5/5/82 Page 4 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ADJOURNMENT: RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ar ara . attaya, City of South San Francisco M/S Acosta/Addiego - That the meeting be adjourned to Thursday, May 6, 1982 at the City Council Conference Room, City Hall, at 4:00 p.m. Carried by unanimous voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. APPROVED: 'Ro6erta Cerri Teglia, M~yo~ City of South San Francisco The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to dispose of an item. Oral presentations, arguments, and comments are recorded on tape. The tape and documents related to the items are on file in the office of the City Clerk and are available for inspection, review and copying. 5/5/82 Page 5