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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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