HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2001-11-27MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
SPECIAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 27, 2001
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
1. Call to Order: 7:03 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Present:
o
o
o
(Cassette Tape No. 1)
Councilmembers Gonzalez, Matsumoto and
Penna, Mayor Pro Tem Mullin and Mayor
Fernekes
Absent: None
Public Comments: None
Mayor declares the purpose of the meeting
Mayor Fernekes declared the meeting is to certify the election results, administer oaths of
office for newly elected officials and the reorganization of the City Council. He stated that
City Treasurer Beverly Bonalanza-Ford is unable to attend the meeting and will be .sworn
into office on Wednesday, November 28.
ao
Post colors - presented by Robert and Jeremy Hilliard, grandsons of Councilman
Gonzalez
Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Mayor Femekes
Invocation - Given by Reverend Bill Justice, Pastor of All Souls Church
Introduction of Elected Officials
Mayor Fernekes introduced the visiting elected officials that were present in the audience.
Clerk enters statement of election results, proof of filing of campaign statements in the
minutes and adoption of resolution canvassing returns and declaring results of the General
Municipal Election of South San Francisco on November 6, 2001
ao
RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULTS OF
THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO ON NOVEMBER 6, 2001.
Staff report presented by City Clerk Payne.
Motion-PennaJSecond-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No. 121-2001, canvassing
returns and declaring results of the General Municipal Election held in the City of
South San Francisco on November 6, 2001. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
bo
Presentation of gift to outgoing Councilmember John R. Penna, and remarks from
Council Members
Commending resolution was presented to Councilman Penna by Mayor Fernekes.
Council presented its gift to Councilman Penna, an acrylic plague commemorating his
years on Council.
Councilman Penna made his final remarks as a Councilmember. He introduced his
family members, acknowledged the candidates who participated in the November 6
elections, people in the community who have influenced him over the years,
boardmembers and commissioners who serve the community, Councilmembers he
had the privilege of serving with during his twelve years on Council, and previous
Councilmembers who have contributed to the City's progress during the past twenty-
five years.
Co
Oaths of Office and presentation of Certificates of Election for City Clerk, City
Treasurer and City Councilmembers, and remarks from newly elected officials
Oath of Office presented by Mayor Fernekes to City Clerk Payne.
Oath of Office presented by San Mateo County Superior Court Judge Joe Bergeron to
Councilwoman Matsumoto.
Oath of Office presented by San Mateo County Supervisor Mike Nevin to
Councilman Gonzalez.
Oath of Office presented by Mr. Dick Noftsger to newly elected Councilman
Raymond L. Green.
Reorganization of the City Council
a. Nominations for Mayor; close of nominations; appointment
Councilwoman Matsumoto nominated Mayor Pro Tem Mullin for Mayor.
Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Green: To close the nominations and select Mayor Pro
Tem Mullin as Mayor. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 27, 2001
MINUTES PAGE 2
2 5'.5
b. Remarks from Outgoing Mayor, passing of the gavel to Incoming Mayor
Outgoing Mayor Fernekes reflected on the past year as Mayor, the many events he
attended, and Council's accomplishments. He stated that he attended over 700 events
as Mayor. Outgoing Mayor Fernekes officially passed the gavel to Incoming Mayor
Mullin.
c. Presentation to Outgoing Mayor
On behalf of Council, Incoming Mayor Mullin presented a gift and Commending
Resolution to Outgoing Mayor Fernekes. The gift was a framed display of mementos
of major events from the past year, and the Commending Resolution. Incoming
Mayor Mullin presented roses to Mrs. Fernekes.
d. Nominations for Mayor Pro Tem; close of nominations; appointment
Councilman Fernekes nominated Councilman Gonzalez as Mayor Pro Tem.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Matsumoto: To nominate Councilman Gonzalez as Mayor
Pro Tem. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Green: To close the nominations and select Councilman
Gonzalez as Mayor Pro Tem. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
e. Incoming Mayor's Remarks
Mayor Mullin stated his c.ongratulations to the newly elected Councilmembers, to.
Mayor Fernekes on his year as Mayor, and to John Penna on his twelve years on
Council. He commented on the successes of South San Francisco during the past
twenty-five years. He stated that although he is running for State Assemblyman,
being Mayor and serving the citizens of South San Francisco is his priority.
8. Adjoumment
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Matsumoto: To adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Unanimously
approved by voice vote.
Submitted by:
· S~ia M. Payne, City/Clerk
City of South San Francisco
Approved:
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 27, 2001
MINUTES PAGE 3