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South San Francisco, CA
City Council
Resolution: RES 204-2021
File Number: 21-877 Enactment Number: RES 204-2021
RESOLUTION RENAMING THE COMMUNITY
LEARNING CENTER AS THE GENE MULLIN
COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER IN HONOR OF
GENE MULLIN.
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco (City) Library Department established the
Community Learning Center (CLC) to assist adults and their families in reaching their educational goals;
and
WHEREAS, acknowledging and celebrating community members who have made a difference
in South San Francisco is embedded in Priority #3: Quality of Life and Priority #6: Community
Connections; and
WHEREAS, City Administrative Instruction Section 1, #4 defines policies, responsibilities and
procedures associated with naming City facilities; and
WHEREAS, Former Assembly member, Mayor and City Council member Eugene R. Mullin
(Gene) passed away on April 5, 2021 and designated the CLC for memorial donations in his honor
following his death; and
WHEREAS, Gene Mullin was heavily involved in the planning and startup of the CLC and
continued to support CLC and library programs and services throughout his career and life; and
WHEREAS, public requests have been received in writing and verbally to staff, recommending
CLC be renamed in Gene's honor; and
WHEREAS, California Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore Kevin Mullin and family members,
are in favor of this honor; and
WHEREAS, Gene was a long-time SSFUSD teacher and a strong advocate for supporting
local families through learning opportunities provided by Library staff via CLC afterschool homework
programs/learning hubs; and
WHEREAS, at the May 10, 2021 meeting of the City Council Naming Committee, the Naming
Committee was in favor of this renaming opportunity; and
WHEREAS, at the November 18, 2021 meeting of the South San Francisco Unified School
District Board of Trustees, board members recommended the adoption of Resolution No. 21-55
approving the City of SSF's request to rename the CLC in honor of Eugene R. Mullin (Gene); and
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File Number: 21-877
Enactment Number: RES 204-2021
WHEREAS, staff recommends that City Council receive a recommendation from the Library
Board of Trustees to rename the Community Learning Center as the Gene Mullin Community Learning
Center in honor of Gene Mullin.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco that the City Council hereby accepts a recommendation from the Library Board of Trustees to
rename the Community Learning Center as the Gene Mullin Community Learning Center in honor of
Gene Mullin.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes the City
Manager to take any other actions necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution on behalf of the
City Council.
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At a meeting of the City Council on 12/8/2021, a motion was made by Councilmember Addiego,
seconded by Councilmember Coleman, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Councilmember Addiego, Mayor Nagales, Vice Mayor Nicolas, Councilmember
Coleman, and Councilmember Flores
Attest by 44 lt'4t' �4�
osa Govea Acosta, City Clerk
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