HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1962-04-17ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 1962
TIME:
PLACE:
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
RESOLUTION NO. 3442
ELECTION RETURNS:
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rozzi at 7:10 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited.
Present:
Absent:
Councilmen G. J. Rozzi, Patrick E. Ahem, Emilio
Cortesi, Andrew Rocca, and Leo J. Ryan.
None.
Mayor Rozzi remarked that this evening's meeting was being
conducted pursuant to Section 2293~ of the Elections Code
for the purpose of canvassing the returns of the election
held April 10, 1962, and the installation of newly elected
officers; and further, pursuant to Section 36801 of the Gov-
ernment Code of the State of California, to elect a Mayor
and a Mayor pro tempore.
City Clerk Rodondi then read in full his certificate on
election returns for the municipal election held Tuesday,
April IOth, after which City Attorney Noonan remarked that
a resolution pursuant to Section 22932 of the Elections
Code should be adopted, and that t~e City Clerk should en-
ter in the minutes a statement of the resuIts pursuant to
Section 22933 of the Elections Cod~. After an explanation
of the resolution, Councilman Ryan introduced a resolution
entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULTS
OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL
10, 1962".
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen G. J. Rozzi,
Patrick E. Ahem, Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca, and Leo J.
Ryan. Noes, none. Absent, none.
RESOLUTION NO. 3442
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CANVASSING RETURNS AND DE-
CLARING RESULTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELEC-
TION HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL lC, 1962
WHEREAS, a general municipal election was held in and
throughout the City of South San Francisco on the lOth day
of April 1962, for the election of two (2) members of the
City Council of said City, and,
WHEREAS, the City Clerk of said City has duly presented
to the City Council of the City of South San Francisco all
the returns of the votes cast at said municipal election,
and,
WHEREAS, said City Council has inspected and examined
all said re turns.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
said City that said City Council finds as follows:
That the whole number of votes cast in said City of South
San Francisco is Five Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-three
(5,583).
That the names of the persons voted for at said general
municipal election for the office of City Councilman are as
follows:
(a) As regularly nominated candidates:
PATRICK E. AHERN
ANDREW ROCCA
JAMES S. CLAAR
PETER A. MARTINEZ
ANDY KARABATSOS
JOSEPH A. POWERS
(b) As write-in candidates:
JOHN PASCO
JOSEPH MARCELLIN0
RICHARD PARR
GEORGE MOLINARI
RESOLUTION NO. 3442
ELECTION RETURNS:
(Continued)
OATH OF OFFICE:
NOMINATIONS --
MAYOR:
RESULTS OF SAID MUNICIPAL ELECTION
That the record of the votes cast at said municipal elec-
tion in favor of said candidates, as shown by the official
count at each of the several precincts established throughout
said City by said City Council for the purpose of conducting
said election, is as shown ou Exhibit A attached hereto, the
~ame being a tabulation of the votes by precincts.
That the votes cast at said general municipal election in
favor of said candidates by absentee ballot as shown at the
official count are as follows:
PATRICK E. AHERN - 4
ANDREW ROCCA - 2
JAMES S. CLAAR - 5
PETER A. MARTINEZ - 0
ANDY KARABATSOS - 0
J0gEPH A. POWERS - 3
TOTAL
That the totals of the various votes cast at said general
nunicipal election in favor of the several candidates, includ-
ing those regularly nominated and the write-in candidates, are
as follows:
PATRICK E. AHERN
ANDREW ROCCA
JAMES S. CLAAR
PETER A. MARTINEZ
ANDY KARABATS 0S
JOSEPH A. POWERS
3,132
2,822
2,225
636
419
1,280
Write-in candidates:
JOHN PASCO
JOSEPH MARCELLINO
RICHARD PARR
GEORGE MOLINARI
2
1
1
1
That the City Council of said City hereby declares as fol-
Lows:
That PATRICK E. AHERN and ANDREW ROCCA were duly elected
at said municipal election as members of the City Council of
said City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk of said City
shall, and he is hereby ordered to, issue certificates of
election as follows:
' To said PATRICK E. AHERN and AYDREW ROCCA as members of
~he City Council of said City.
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was regu-
larly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City
of South San Francisco held in accordance with applicable sec-
~ions of the Election Code requiri~ canvass of returns and
issuance of certificates, and further in accordance with ap-
plicable sections of the Government Code regarding organiza-
tion of the City Council held this 17th day of April, 1962,
by the following vote:
Ayes, Councilmen G. J. Rozzi, Patrick E. Ahem, Emilio Cor-
tesi, Andrew Rocca, and Leo J. Ryan. Noes, none. Absent, none.
ATTEST: ARTHUR A. RODONDI
City Clerk
~ampaign statements having been filed by both Councilman An-
drew Rocca and Councilman Patrick E. Ahem, incumbents
elected, the City Clerk delivered a certificate of election
to each and administered the oath as required by the Constitu-
tion (Section 22934 of the Elections Code). After the oath of
office had been administered, Mayor Rozzi then stated that he
now declared the meeting open for nomination of Mayor.
Councilman Ahem remarked that Cou~%cilman Leo Ryan had served
well and faithfully for quite some time, and stated that al-
though he could have had this honor of being elected Mayor, and
as he felt that Councilman Ryan was destined to go on to higher
things if elected to the Assembly, and since he would carry the
prestige of the City with him, he nominated Councilman Ryan for
the position of Mayor for the coming year. There bein~ no fur-
ther nominations, Councilman Rocca seconded the nomination,
after which roll calI vote was as follows:
Ayes, Councilmen G. J. Rozzi, Patrick E. Ahem, Emilio Cortesi,
Andrew Rocca, and Leo J. Ryan. Noes, none. Absent, none.
ELECTED MAYOR --
LEO J. RYAN:
NOMINATIONS --
MAYOR PRO TEMPORE:
REQUEST --
LEAVE OF ABSENCE --
CLIFF WELLS:
AD JOURNMENT:
Former Mayor Rozzi then expressed his appreciation for the
assistance which he received during his tenure of office from
the members of the City Council, City Department Heads, and
City employees, which assured his success.
Elected Mayor Ryan stated that he would attempt to follow the
example set by Councilman Rozzi, who served in the position
so well, and who, because of this service, would probably be
referred to constantly as Mayor Rozzi. He also expressed his
thanks to the four Council members for the vote of confidence
given to him this evening.
Mayor Ryan at this time stated that the nominations for the
position of Mayor pro tempore were now open. Councilman
Rozzi moved the nomination of Councilman Ahem to be elected
to succeed himself in this position. There being no further
nominations, Councilman Rocca seconded the nomination.
Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes, Councilmen Leo J. Ryan,
Patrick E. Ahem, Emilio Cortesi, Andrew Rocca, and G. J.
Rozzi.
Communication dated April 17, 1962, was received from Cliff
Wells, requesting a leave of absence from his duties as a
Planning Commissioner from April 23 to July 23, 1962, stating
that business trips would take him from the City for periods
of from ten to fifteen days.
Councilman Rocca moved, seconded by Councilman Rozzi and reg-
ularly carried, that the leave of absence as requested be
granted.
There being nothing further, Councilman Rozzi moved, seconded
by Councilman Ahem and regularly carried, that the meetin~
be adjourned to May 7, 196~.
Time of adjournment: 7:29 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
City Clerk
APPROVED: