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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2007-12-04MINUTES ~o~~x~~SA`t'.~ CITY COUNCIL o ~ CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO '' ~ SPECIAL MEETING J O 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. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 4, 2007 MINUTES PAGE 2 12. Adjournment Being no further business, l~/Iayor Gonzalez adjourned the meeting at 8:1 Op.m. Submitted by: ~~~~ , Irene Soto, Interim City Clerk City of South San Francisco Approved: ;~ ~~ ~ ~ Pedro onzalez City of South San Francisco SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 4, 2007 PAGE 3