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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2018-12-11 @7:001. Called to Order: 2. Roll Call: 3. Post Colors. MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING Installation and Reorganization CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, California 94083 (650) 877-8518 4. Pledge of Allegiance. 5. Star Spangled Banner. Meeting to be held at: SOCIAL HALL MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING 33 ARROYO DRIVE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2018 7:00 P.M. 7:05 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Garbarino, Addiego and Gupta, Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto, and Mayor Normandy. Absent: None. 6. Introduction of Elected Officials. Colors were honorably and duly posted by members of the South San Francisco Police Explorers Program. Led by Ms. Maddie Popielak Performed by St. Augustine Children's Choir. Mayor Normandy introduced the elected officials and/or their representatives that were in attendance at the meeting. 7. Public Comments - comments were limited to items on the Special Meeting Agenda. None. 8. Reorganization of the City Council. Mayor Normandy declared the purpose of the meeting was to reorganize the South San Francisco City Council and Swear In the City Clerk and City Treasurer. 9. Resolution canvassing returns and declaring results of the South San Francisco General Municipal Election on November 6, 2018. City Clerk Martinelli read into the record resolution 197-2018, attached as Exhibit A hereto. Motion — Councilman Garbarino/ Second— Councilwoman Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No. 197-2018 canvassing returns and declaring results of the South San Francisco General Municipal Election on November 6, 2018; unanimously approved by a 5-0 Roll Call vote. 10. Oaths of Office administered to Officials elected in November 6, 2018 General Municipal Election. Oaths of Office were administered as follows: Elected Official Hon. Councilman Mark Addiego Hon. Councilman Mark Nagales Hon. Councilwoman Flor Nicolas Hon. Frank Risso Hon. Rosa Govea Acosta Sworn in by: Hon. Roberta Cerri Teglia* Hon. Gene Mullin* Mr. Nenar Nicolas* Hon. Krista Martinelli Ms. Andrea Acosta * * Roberta Teglia, Gene Mullin, Nenar Nicolas and Andrea Acosta were duly deputized for the purpose of swearing-in the elected officials noted. a) Remarks from Incoming Elected Officials Councilmember Mark Addiego thanked the citizens of South San Francisco for their support and his campaign team, namely his father Melvin Addiego, campaign manager Anne Marie Uccelli, campaign treasurer Madeleine Banfield and events chair Ginny Tilton. He congratulated the Filipino community and welcomed newly elected Councilmember Mark Nagales and Councilwoman Flor Nicolas to public office. Councilmember Mark Nagales thanked former Assemblymember Gene Mullin for swearing him in and for his support throughout his personal and professional career. He thanked his parents, Virginia and Cesar Nagales, his wife Amy and his children, family and friends for their support and words of encouragement during his campaign. He looks forward to working with Council and meeting the needs of the community. Councilmember Flor Nicolas thanked former elected officials and the citizens for their vote and support, vowing to serve the City to the best of her capacity. She expressed her gratitude to her mentor, Mayor Pro Tem Karyl Matsumoto and Councilmember Richard Garbarino for their words of encouragement and support. Additionally, she introduced and thanked members of her family including her husband Nenar Nicolas, her mother, her children, several nephews, and friends. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 2018 MINUTES PAGE 2 City Treasurer Frank Risso thanked the voters of South San Francisco for giving him the opportunity to serve the community. He gave special thanks and recognition to his wife Robin and daughter Olive, both of whom serve as a reminder to him of the importance of community participation and making the city the best place to call home. He thanked Deputy Treasurer and Finance Director Richard Lee for his support and guidance throughout these last four years. He dedicated his speech in honor and memory of his mother, Marlis Risso. City Clerk Acosta thanked the voters for their vote and support and looks forward to serving the community. Additionally, she introduced and thanked her husband, Jose and children for their hard work during her campaign. She thanked her parents, Guadalupe and Aurora Govea for their words of encouragement. 11 a. Nominations for Mayor; close of nominations; appointment Motion — Councilman Garbarino/Second— Councilwoman Nicolas: To nominate and appoint Hon. Karyl Matsumoto to serve as Mayor of the City of South San Francisco; unanimously approved by a 5-0 Roll Call vote. I lb. Nominations for Vice Mayor; close of nominations; appointment Motion — Councilman Addiego/Second— Councilman Nagales: To nominate and appoint Hon. Richard Garbarino to serve as Vice Mayor of the City of South San Francisco; unanimously approved by a 5-0 Roll Call vote. 11 c. Oaths of Office administered to incoming Mayor and Vice Mayor. Oaths of Office were administered as follows: Elected Official Sworn in by: Hon. Mayor Karyl Matsumoto Ms. Dekaye Hailu, Youth Advisory Council * Hon. Vice Mayor Richard Garbarino Ms. Bianca Belforte, granddaughter of Vice Mayor Garbarino* *Dekaye Hailu and Bianca Belforte were duly deputized for the purpose of swearing-in the elected officials noted. Mayor Matsumoto introduced Dekaye Hailu a student at El Camino High School and recognized her community involvement. Vice Mayor Garbarino delivered incoming remarks and recognized his wife, Elaine Garbarino, his daughter and grandchildren for their ongoing support. 12. Presentations and Comments by Outgoing Elected Officials. Vice Mayor Garbarino presented former City Clerk Martinelli with a proclamation honoring her service as City Clerk for the City of South San Francisco. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 2018 MINUTES PAGE 3 California State Assembly Speaker Pro Tem Kevin Mullin, made a presentation to Clerk Martinelli in recognition of her work and dedication to the City of South San Francisco and its residents. He wished her well in her future endeavors. San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, Hon. Dave Pine, made a presentation to Clerk Martinelli in recognition of her work and dedication to the City of South San Francisco and its residents. He wished her well in her future endeavors. Representative for Congresswoman Jackie Speier, Sera Alptekin, made a presentation to Clerk Martinelli in recognition of her work and dedication to the City of South San Francisco and its residents. Former City Clerk Martinelli delivered outgoing remarks and thanked the community for their support. Councilman Addiego presented former Councilmember Pradeep Gupta with a proclamation honoring his work and dedication on the South San Francisco City Council. California State Assembly Speaker Pro Tem Kevin Mullin, made a presentation to Councilmember Pradeep Gupta in recognition of his work and dedication to the City of South San Francisco and its residents. San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, Hon. Dave Pine, made a presentation to Councilmember Pradeep Gupta in recognition of his work and dedication to the City of South San Francisco and its residents. Representative for Congresswoman Jackie Speier, Sera Alptekin, made a presentation to Councilmember Pradeep Gupta in recognition of his work and dedication to the City of South San Francisco and its residents. Former Councilmember Pradeep Gupta delivered outgoing remarks and thanked the community for their support. He thanked Council and staff for their hard work and support over the past years. He recognized his wife, Kumkum and his family for their support. Mayor Matsumoto presented former Mayor Liza Normandy with a proclamation honoring her service as Mayor and former Councilmember for the City of South San Francisco. California State Assembly Speaker Pro Tem Kevin Mullin, made a presentation to Councilmember Liza Normandy in recognition of her work and dedication to the City of South San Francisco and its residents. San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, Hon. Dave Pine, made a presentation to Councilmember Liza Normandy in recognition of her work and dedication to the City of South San Francisco and its residents. Representative for Congresswoman Jackie Speier, Sera Alptekin, made a presentation to Councilmember Liza Normandy in recognition of her work and dedication to the City of South San Francisco and its residents. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 2018 MINUTES PAGE 4 Former Councilmember Liza Normandy delivered outgoing remarks and thanked the community for their support. 13. Incoming Mayor's Remarks. Mayor Matsumoto delivered remarks. She introduced, Maddie Pipielak, a fifth -grade student at Martin Elementary School in South San Francisco and recognized Maddie's participation in the adoption of Ruby Bridges Day in South San Francisco. She also recognized the elected officials present. 14. Adjournment. Being no further business, Mayor Matsumoto adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m. ASubmitted by: 4Karyl RosaGovea Acosta, CMC, CPMC sumoto City Clerk, City of South San Francisco Mayor, City of South San Francisco SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 2018 MINUTES PAGE 5