HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2003-11-19 MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2003
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
1. Call to Order 7:04 p.m.
2. Roll Call Present:
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Councilmembers Fernekes, Garbarino and
Green, Mayor Pro Tem Mats~.moto and Mayor
Gonzalez
Absent: None
Oral Communications
Mayor declares the purpose of the meeting
a. Post colors - presented by Police Explorers Post No. 850
b. Pledge of Allegiance - led by Mayor Gonzalez
c. Invocation - given by Pastor Rohrer, Our Redeemers Lutheran Church
Introduction of Elected Officials
Mayor Gonzalez recognized the visiting elected officials in attendance.
Resolution canvassing returns and declaring results of the General Municipal Election held
in the City of South San Francisco on November 4, 2003
Staff report presented by City Clerk Payne.
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Garbarino: To approve Resolution No. 101-2003, canvassing
returns and declaring results of the General Municipal Election held in the City of South
San Francisco on November 4, 2003. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Oaths of Office and presentation of Certificates of Election for Council Members and
remarks from newly elected officials
The Oaths of Office were given to Councilmembers Femekes and Garbarin° by City
Clerk Payne.
Councilmembers Femekes and Garbarino thanked their campaign helpers, constituents,
family members and friends for their help and support during their re-election
campaign.
Reorganization of the City Council
a. Nominations for Mayor; close of nominations; appointment
Councilman Femekes nominated Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto for Mayor.
no further nominations Mayor Gonzalez closed the nominations.
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Motion-Femekes/Second-Garbarino: To nominate and appoint Mayor Pro Tem
Matsumoto as Mayor. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Remarks from Outgoing Mayor, passing of the gavel to Incoming Mayor
Outgoing Mayor Gonzalez reflected on his past year as Mayor, Council's
accomplishments and thanked staff, his family and the community members for
their support. He concluded by passing the gavel to Incoming Mayor Matsumoto.
Presentation to Outgoing Mayor
On behalf of Council, Incoming Mayor Matsumoto presented a corarnending
resolution, gavel plaque and gift (engraved desk clock with City badge) to Outgoing
Mayor Gonzalez. Presentation flowers were given to Mrs. Eldie Gonzalez, wife of
Outgoing Mayor Gonzalez.
Presentation flowers were given to Incoming-Mayor Matsumoto's mother, Lillian
Matsumoto, by Councilman Fernekes.
Nominations for Mayor Pro Tem; close of nominations; appointm~qt
Councilman Gonzalez nominated Councilman Green as Vice Mayor. Heating no
further nominations, Mayor Matsumoto closed the nominations.
Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Femekes: To nominate and select Councilman Green as
Vice Mayor. Unanimously approved by voice vote.
Incoming Mayor's Remarks
Mayor Matsumoto introduced her family and co-workers in atten&nce. She
commented that hard times are anticipated for the next year and Council and staff
have worked diligently to set-aside funds for contingencies. She stated that the
State legislators will be making many decisions that the City has no control over,
but the City and its citizens are resilient. Mayor Matsumoto expressed her thanks
and philosophy to be accountable to the people she represents and '>eholden to
none. She stated that it is a privilege to serve as Mayor for the coming year and
invited all to attend the reception in the social hall.
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:Submitted by:
Sylvia M. Payne, City Clerk
.City of South San Francisco
Adjournment
Being no further business, Mayor Matsumoto adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
ved:
Karyl M~ttsumoto, Mayor
City of South San Francisco
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