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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1989-11-22Mayor Roberta Cerri Teglia Counci 1: Mark N. Addiego Jack Dra§o Richard A. Halley Gus Nicolopulos MINUTES City Council Municipal Services Building Community Room November 22, 1989 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER: (Cassette No. 1) ROLL CALL: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION: AGENDA REVIEW ORAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNITY FORUM AOMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Adoption of Resolution canvassing ~o~ returns of the General Municipal Election of 11/7/89 pursuant to Elections Code 17088. (Through adoption of the resolution canvassing returns and passage of Measure C by a 66-2/3rds vote, an ordinance is adopted.) A RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ON NOVEMBER 7, 1989 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4.20 OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL ACTION TAKEN 7:35 p.m. Mayor Teglia presiding. Council present: Council absent: Addiego, Drago, Halley, Nicolopulos, and Teglia. None. All Souls Safety Patrol presented the colors, and the Pledge was recited. Monsignor Pernia, Associate Pastor of All Souls Catholic Church gave the invoca- tion. AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Armas stated that he had nothing to add or delete from the Agenda. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS No one chose to speak. COMMUNITY FORUM No one chose to speak. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS City Clerk Battaya submitted the following certification of election results of the 11/7/89 General Municipal Election: there were 22,847 registered voters; 6,769 votes were cast; percentage of voter turnout was 29.62%; votes cast for Council candidates - John "Jack" Dra§o 4,773, Gus Nicolopulos 4,133, John R. Penna 3,185, Donald J. Arndt 2,817, James C. Elmore 1,606, and Glenn R. Madara 564; 5,333 votes were cast for Barbara A. Battaya as City Clerk; 5,305 votes were cast for Beverly Bonalanza Ford as City Treasurer; Measure C required a 66-2/3 vote for passage and received 5,033 votes or 79.74%, and a no vote of 1,279 or 20.26%. 11/22/89 Page i AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 1. Adoption of Resolution - Continued. CODE TO INCREASE THE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX TO FUND A CONFERENCE CENTER ® Comments from Councilmember Addiego. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS She stated that campaign statements had been filed with the Clerk's Office by all candidates as required by Elections and Government Codes, and as the election official for the City recommended the Council adopt the resolution. M/S Addiego/Nicolopulos - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 154-89 Carried by unanimous voice vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1066-89 Councilmember Addiego stated that he had mixed emotions in stepping down after his nine year tenure in elected office, and proceeded to congratulate the newly elected Councilmembers. He stated that the work had been terribly rewarding in seeing the fruition of parks, projects, buildings, and various programs during his tenure; and that the real benefit had been the interaction with the public since age twenty four. He stated that one of his most telling observations of this Council, as compared to other cities councils, was that this Council gave much of themselves and was committed to the good of this City. He concluded his remarks by saying that he felt gratified by the cards and let- ters from the public that thanked him for his contribution to this City. Councilman Nicolopulos stated that he and Councilman Addiego had entered politics together in 1980 after his own retirement from the Police Department with twenty five years service, and at that time Mark was less than twenty five years old. He proceeded to present Councilman Addiego with a plaque that he related had been purchased with his City stipend. 11/22/89 Page 2 AG E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N C ?~5~ ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 2. Comments - Continued. ® Administration of Oaths of Office, and presentation of certificates of election. Honorable Senator Quentin Kopp to: a) John "Jack" Dra§o b) Gus Nicolopulos c) Barbara A. Battaya ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Councilman Dra§o stated that the past four years had been a pleasant experience because Mark was an intelligent and knowledgeable person, but would have pre- ferred having another four years of his being on the Council. State Senator Kopp reflected on the record of public service by Jack Drago and Gus Nicolopulos by each serving over two decades in the Fire and Police Departments. He stated that all of that knowledge had come to fruition in benign circumstances that enabled their fellow citizens in South San Francisco to give them the privilege and the responsibility of being important parts of the governing board of this City. He stated that this was a special night for all who either live in or respect the City of South San Francisco as the premier community which it was. He proceeded to administer the oath of office to Councilman Jack Drago, and pre- sented him with a certificate of election. Mayor Teglia presented Mrs. Jackie Drago with a bouquet of roses. State Senator Kopp stated that he wanted the record to show that what he said about Councilman Drago be incorporated by reference with respect to Councilman Nicolopulos. He proceeded to administer the oath of office to Councilman Nicolopulos, and presented him with a certificate of election. Mayor Teglia presented Mrs. Ada Nicolopulos with a bouquet of roses. State Senator Kopp stated that City Clerk Battaya was ineffably cheerful, conspic- uously conscientious, not only earnest in the performance of her duties, but was one of the most sincere persons that any 11/22/89 Page 3 ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 3. Administration of Oaths - Continued. Honorable Assemblywoman Jackie Speier to: a) John R. Penna b) Beverly Bonalanza Ford 4. Comments from newly-sworn elected Officials. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS of us will ever have the privilege of knowing. He proceeded to administer the oath of office to City Clerk Battaya, and presented her with a certificate of election. Mayor Teglia presented a bouquet of roses to City Clerk Battaya. State Assemblywoman Jackie Speier spoke of the deep roots of the elected officials in this community, and their commitment to public service in this City. She stated that John Penna's family had been in the City for genera- tions, and would be for generations to come. She proceeded to administer the oath of office to Mr. Penna, and pre- sented him with a certificate of election. Mayor Teglia presented a bouquet of roses to Mrs. Fran Penna. State Assemblywoman Jackie Speier stated that the Bonalanza family had the same roots of which she had previously spoken, wherein Beverly's father had served as City Treasurer for a generation. She stated that she had grown up across the street from the Bonalanza home, and knew the dedication to public service by her friend. She proceeded to administer the oath of office to City Treasurer Beverly Bonal anza Ford. Mayor Te§lia presented roses to City Treasurer Bonalanza Ford and to her mother Mrs. Bonalanza. Councilman Drago expressed appreciation to Senator Kopp for taking time out of his busy schedule to administer the oaths of office. He introduced his family, thanked his friends and supporters, and assured the community that he would continue in his efforts to make this City an even better 11/22/89 Page 4 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 4. Comments - Continued. 5. Comments by out-going Mayor Roberta Cerri Teglia. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS place to live and raise a family at a price that they could pay. Councilman Nicolopulos also thanked Senator Kopp, and introduced his family in the audience. He thanked his consti- tuents for permitting him to serve them for another term. City Clerk Battaya recalled that four years ago, this date after a hard fought and won election with her husband beside her, how truly proud he was at how well the voters had responded and endorsed her. She stated that she was only sorry that he was not here tonight to see an uncontested race, as well as, such a beautiful vote of confidence. City Treasurer Ford stated that four years ago her father had been sworn in for the last time, and because her mother had been ill and not present at that time, it was very special that she had stood with her this evening during the oath of office. She thanked the voters for their vote of confidence in this past election. She reflected on having her two dearest friends, Mayor Teglia and Assemblywoman Speier, being a party to this honor and thanked them for their encouragement during the last two campaigns. Councilman Penna thanked Assemblywoman Speier, his wife, family, and friends for their efforts in making this campaign successful. He stated that it was an honor and a privilege to represent the people, and he would do his best for the next four years. Mayor Teglia stated that there had been some hard issues in the past year, and proceeded to recap the major events: final action on the South Slope Project; relocation of the County jail; a devastating earthquake with minor damage to this City; reemergence of Shearwater 11/22/89 Page 5 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ...... ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 5. Comments - Continued. 6. Council reorganization. ® Commending resolution for Mark N. Addiego for his service to the City as a Councilmember. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS as an alive project; endorsement of Measure C at the election. She thanked the members of Council for their cooperation, support and respect during this past year as Mayor. She made the following comments to individual Councilmembers: Gus, she would always remember his "sempre avante", always look forward and full speed ahead; Jack had her respect, admiration and friendly affection; Rich for fighting with her and showing her where she was wrong, but was very supportive as Vice Mayor; thanked Mark for many past moments ol: debate that made her think, and she wished him the very best. She stated that she hoped to devote time now to developing a cultural arts fund, and to improving the quality of life inside the parks and neighborhoods for the people who live here. M/S Nicolopulos/Drago - To nominate Richard A. Halley as Mayor. M/S Nicolopulos/Drago - To close the nominations. Both Motions and Seconds were carried by unanimous roll call vote. Councilwoman Teglia presented the Mayor's mother, and wife Carol with bouquets of roses. M/S Nicolopulos/Teglia - To nominate Jack Drago as Vice Mayor. M/S Nicolopulos/Teglia - To close the nominations. Both Motions and Seconds were carried by unanimous roll call vote. M/S Teglia/Nicolopulos - To accept the commending resolution. 11/22/89 Page 6 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 7. Commending resolution - Continued. COMMENDING RESOLUTION FOR MARK N. ADD I EGO 8. Presentation to out-going Mayor Roberta Cerri Teglia. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Carried by unanimous roll call vote. Mayor Halley read the commending resolu- tion aloud. Mayor Halley stated that he had known Roberta for two decades, through numerous campaigns, and many ups and downs. He stated that they shared a similar vision for this community, but did not always agree on specific issues. He stated that in the three times that she had served as Mayor, this was the best term, for she had grown and had the ability to work with all five members of the Council. He continued, not just to try to engineer three votes, but include all members in the process whether they agree or not. He stated that in this past year her leadership and tenacity had resulted in the following: relocation of the County jail; and passage of Measure C. He stated that six years ago he had been asked his opinion of Roberta by a reporter, and he had said that she was an example of what is good and right in this community. He stated that the comment still stood today, and was magnified. He stated that it was historic for the new Mayor to give a plaque to the out- going Mayor, however, Roberta had ordered three plaques last year: one for Jack, one for herself, and probably had ordered one for him for next year. He presented the plaque to the out-going Mayor with a sense of fond humor. He stated that Councilwoman Teglia's major fault was that she doesn't believe in punctuality, and presented her with a purse with a clock. He then proceeded in a serious vein and presented her with a crystal clock from the Council. 11/22/89 Page 7 A G E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N [~ ~'.,-L'~'~ ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 9. Comments from new Mayor Richard A. Ha f fey. ADJOURNMENT ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Mayor Haffey stated that he was looking forward to the following challenges in the coming year: implementation of Measure C after a major mandate by the voters; a goal of having the conference center in place by the end of next year; increased code enforcement; a proactive approach to code enforcement in the com- munity; Council subcommittees being reorganized, with staff and Council time used more efficiently; the Master Plan with improvements to Orange Park, and the sports fields for both youth baseball and soccer. He stated that the City had much to celebrate: in the reelection of the City Treasurer, and City Clerk; ten years of service by Mr. Addiego; the reelection of Councilmember Nicolopulos for a third term; the election of John Penna; the reelection to a second term and elevation to Vice Mayor of Jack Drago; and an outstanding year as Mayor by Roberta Tegl i a. M/S Nicolopulos/Te§lia - To adjourn the meeting. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Time of adjournment was 8:45 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Barbara A. Battaya, Ci~j~ Clerk City of South San Francisco APPROVED.~ · ~ ~ Richar~~?ey, ~ City of South San Frail SCO The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to dispose of an item. Oral communications, 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. 11/22/89 Page 8