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c9LIFOR~IA WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2007
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
COMMUNITY ROOM
33 ARROYO DRIVE
1. Call to Order 7:05 p.m. (Video taped)
2. Roll Call Present: Councilmembers Addiego, Fernekes and
Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Gonzalez and Mayor
Garbarino
Absent: None
Public Comments None
4. Mayor declares the purpose of the meeting: City Council reorganization
a. Post Colors Posted by Police Explorers
b. Pledge of Allegiance Led by Commissioner Prudencia Nelson
c. Invocation Given by Father Agnel De Heredia, All Souls
Church
5. Introduction of Elected Officials
Mayor Garbarino introduced State, County and City officials present in the audience
6. Resolution No. 114-2007 canvassing returns and declaring results of the South San Francisco
General Municipal Election on November 6, 2007
Motion-Fernekes/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Resolution No. 114-2007
canvassing returns and declaring results of the South San Francisco General Municipal
Election on November 6, 2007; unanimously approved by a 5-0 voice vote
Comments by Outgoing Councilmembers -
Councilmember Fernekes thanked his family, friends, past and present Councilmembers,
and staff for their support over the past 26 years of public service and stepped down from
the dais.
a. Comments by Seated Councilmembers
Councilmembers Matsumoto and Addiego along with Vice Mayor Gonzalez expressed their
personal sentiments to Councilmember Fernekes as outgoing Councilmember. Mayor
Garbarino read and presented a Commending Resolution to Councilmember Fernekes in
honor of his years of public service to the City of South San Francisco. Flowers were
presented to Mrs. Fernekes,.
8. Oath of Office Administered
Assemblymember Gene Mullin swore in newly-elected City Clerk, Krista Martinelli-Larson
as well as newly-elected Councilmember Kevin Mullin. Andrea Belforte, daughter of re-
elected Councilmember Garbarino, administered the oath of office to her father.
9. Remarks from Incoming Elected Officials
City Clerk, Krista Martinelli-Larson thanked her family and friends for their hard work during her
campaign. She also thanked the public for their support and looks forward to fulfilling her service
by working for them in the City Clerk's office.
Councilmember Kevin Mullin thanked his family along with the other members of Council for their
guidance and support. He looks forward to working with Council and staff during the next four
years and will work very hard to meet the needs of the community.
10. Reorganization of the City Council
a. Nominations for Mayor; close of nominations; appointment
Motion-Matsumoto/Second-Garbarino: To nominate and elect Vice Mayor Gonzalez as
Mayor; unanimously approved by 5-0 voice vote.
Outgoing Mayor Garbarino introduced his family members, acknowledged Council, city staff
and the community for their support and assistance, and reflected upon the past year and the
city's accomplishments. Outgoing Mayor Garbarino concluded by passing the gavel to
Incoming Mayor Gonzalez.
b. Nominations for Mayor Pro Tem; close of nominations; appointment
Motion-Addiego/Second-Garbarino: To nominate and elect Councilwoman Matsumoto as
Mayor Pro Tem; unanimously approved by voice vote.
c. Oaths of office administered
San Mateo County Board of Supervisor administered the oath of office to Mayor Gonzalez
d. Incoming Mayor's remarks
Mayor Gonzalez introduced his family, commented on the City's recent successes, and is
looking forward to working for the City's future.
11. Presentation to Outgoing Nlayor
Mayor Gonzalez presented a proclamation, gavel plaque and city logo wristwatch to Outgoing
Mayor Garbarino. Flowers were presented to Mrs. Garbarino.
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12. Adjournment
Being no further business, l~/Iayor Gonzalez adjourned the meeting at 8:1 Op.m.
Submitted by:
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Irene Soto, Interim City Clerk
City of South San Francisco
Approved: ;~
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Pedro onzalez
City of South San Francisco
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