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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1991-11-27Mayor Jack Drago Council: Richard A. Haffey Gus Nicolopulos John R. Penna Roberta Cerri Teglia MINUTES City Council Municipal Services Building Community Room November 27, 1991 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 54956 of the Government Code of the State of California, that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, the 27th day of November 1991, at 7:00 p.m., in the Municipal Services Building Community Room, 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, California. Purpose of the meeting: Resolution authorizing award of construction contract to Kirkwood Bly, Inc. and budget amendment to the Capital Improvement Budget for the Water Quality Control Plant. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT CIP-5 TO THE 1991-1992 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT IMPROVEMENTS B~rbara A. Battaya, City CleF(~( City of South San Francisco Dated: November 21, 1991 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER: (Cassette No. 1) ROLL CALL: Resolution authorizing award of construction contract to Kirkwood Bly, Inc. and budget amendment to the Capital Improvement Budget for the Water Quality Control Plant. A RESOLUTION APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT CIP-5 TO THE 1991-1992 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET ACTION TAKEN 7:00 p.m. Mayor Drago presiding. Council present: Council Absent: Haffey, Nicolopulos, Penna, Teglia, and Drago. None. City Engineer Van Dohren explained that the bidding process and selection on this project had been contested, however, the issues were resolved, and staff recom- mended the resolution be adopted. M/S Teglia/Haffey - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 138-91 Carried by unanimous voice vote. M/S Haffey/Teglia - To adjourn the meeting. Carried by unanimous voice vote. 11/27/91 Page I AG E N DA A C T I O N TAK E N ~ ~"~ .---ADJOURNMENT: Time of adjournment was 7:10 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Barbara A. Battaya~ City of South San Francisco AP-EIROVED. /~ ~isco The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to dispose of an item. Oral communications, arguments, and comments are recorded on tape. The tape and documents related to the items are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for inspection, review and copying. 11/27/91 Page 2 Mayor Jack Drago Council: Richard A. Haffey Gus Nicolopulos John R. Penna --Roberta Cerri Teglia AGENDA CALL TO ORDER: (Cassette No. 1) ROLL CALL: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Armas Requested: - Move Item No. 7 to follow Item No. 2. 'ORAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNITY FORUM ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 1. Mayor declares the purpose of the meeting. m City Clerk enters statement of election results, and proof of filing of campaign statements in MINUTES City Council Municipal Services Building Community Room November 27, 1991 ACTION TAKEN 7:30 p.m. Mayor Drago presiding. Council present: Council absent: Haffey, Nicolopulos, Penna, Teglia, and Drago. None. The colors were presented by Scout Troop No. 281, and the Pledge was recited. Rev. Bill Justice, All Soul's Church, gave the invocation. AGENDA REVIEW So ordered. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS No one chose to speak. COMMUNITY FORUM No one chose to speak. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Mayor Drago stated that the City Council meets tonight in compliance with Section 22932 of the Elections Code and Section 36801 of the Government Code of the State of California. He continued, in accor- dance with those sections, the Council will (1) receive the certification from the City Clerk regarding the Election results; 2) adopt a resolution declaring the Election results; and 3) choose one of its members as Mayor and one of its members as Mayor Pro Tempore. City Clerk Battaya submitted the following certification of election results of the 11/5/91 General Municipal 11/27/91 Page I AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 2. City Clerk - Continued. the minutes; resolution canvassing returns of the General Municipal Election of 11/5/91. A RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ON NOVEMBER 5, 1991 ---RECESS: RECALL TO ORDER: Commending resolution for Richard A. Haffey for his service to the City as a Councilmember. COMMENDING RESOLUTION FOR RICHARD A. HAFFEY ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Election: there were 21,623 registered voters and 7,504 votes were cast; per- centage of voter turnout was 34.7%; votes cast for Council candidates - Andrew Estigoy 989, Joe Fernekes 3,104, Roberta Cerri Teglia 3,405, Eloise Kee 842, Lawrence Ng 253, Lou Dell'Angela 2,597, and Michael DeZordo 2,393. She stated that campaign statements had been filed with the Clerk's Office by all candidates as required by Elections and Government Codes, and as election official for the City recommended the Council adopt the resolution. M/S Haffey/Penna - To adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 139-91 Carried by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Drago stated that there would be a three minute recess wherein a Councilman would give the oath of office to newly elected Councilwoman Teglia, after which there would be a ceremonial oath given, and the Council recessed at 7:38 p.m. Mayor Drago recalled the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m., all Council present. Mayor Drago read the Resolution aloud and presented it and a plaque to Councilman Haffey. San Mateo County Supervisor Griffin read a Resolution from the Board of Supervisors on Councilman Haffey's achievements and presented it to him. Assemblywoman Speier presented a Resolution from the State of California to Councilman Haffey after complimenting him for being an ethical, competent leader. Councilman Haffey thanked everyone for their accolades. He stated that he had 11/27/91 Page 2 AGENDA ---ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 7. Commending resolution - Continued. Oaths of Office to newly elected Councilmembers Roberta Cerri Teglia, and Joseph A. Fernekes. ACTION TAKEN ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS learned a lot from Councilmembers Teglia and Drago. He thanked his wife and family for their support and looked forward to spending more time with his children Patrick and Shawn. Councilwoman Teglia stated that Councilman Haffey would never be known for his patience, however, the honesty, integrity, and talent he brought to the Council would long be remembered. Vice Mayor Nicolopulos commended Councilman Haffey, and stated that the family was of primary importance. Councilman Penna stated that he had learned how to be more decisive from Councilman Haffey, and proceeded to congratulate him on his appointment as Acting City Manager in the City of Belmont. Mayor Drago stated that the resolution keenly detailed Councilman Haffey's intelligence and knowledge of City government far better than he could, and wished him success in his endeavors. Mr. Jim Claar proceeded to give the cere- monial oath of office to Councilwoman Elect Teglia, and commended her for being in every sense a leader and for her many endeavors on behalf of this community. Councilwoman Teglia thanked Mr. Claar for his remarks, and proceeded to pledge renewed dedication: to moving forward; continuing to take care of the people and their quality of life; care of the seniors; etc. She thanked her husband, who she said did not want her to run, to allow her to finish those things started; and to her son Steve for his understanding of her lack of attendance at ballgames. 11/27/91 Page 3 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN ..... ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 3. Oaths of Office - Continued. e City Clerk presents certificates of election to newly elected Councilmembers. 5. Nomination and selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor. 6. Comments from Councilmembers. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Mayor Drago gave the Oath of Office to Councilman Elect Joseph A. Fernekes. Councilman Fernekes thanked his wife Denise, his daughters, and his father-in- law for their support during this elec- tion. He stated that he was both proud and humbled by the election and its expectations, and promised to be visible and accessible to the community. City Clerk Battaya presented the cer- tificates of election to Councilmembers Joseph A. Fernekes, and Roberta Cerri Teglia and commended them on their suc- cessful efforts. M/S Teglia/Fernekes - To nominate Councilman Penna as Mayor. M/S Teglia/Fernekes - To close nomina- tions for Mayor. Both Motions and Seconds were carried by majority roll call vote, Vice Mayor Nicolopulos voted no. M/S Fernekes/Penna - To nominate Councilwoman Teglia as Vice Mayor. M/S Fernekes/Penna - To close nominations for Vice Mayor. Both Motions and Seconds were carried by majority roll call vote, Councilman Nicolopulos voted no. Mayor Penna stated that being made Mayor was an honor he cherished, but what the title meant was that he chairs the meetings, helps set the agenda, and sets the tone for the year to come. He stated that the tone he hoped to set this year, with the cooperation of the Council, was one that works in har- mony to serve the community. He stated that in this last election the public voted, and issues that divided 11/27/91 Page 4 AG E N DA AC T I O N TAKE N ~.~-~ ' ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 6. Comments - Continued. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS this Council were now behind them; and while each member of Council had their own thoughts, they now should consolidate and be conciliatory to each other so the Council could go on. He stated that there was a good cross section of indivi- duals serving this Council: Roberta Teglia should be congratulated on being reelected to a fourth term with many years of experience; Joe Fernekes should be congratulated to being elected to his first term and winning his second elec- tion within a year - coming over from the School Board; Jack Drago has years of experience both on the Council and in the Fire Department; Gus Nicolopulos has years of experience on the Council and in the Police Dept., and has a genuine interest in our City including air quality and transportation issues. He stated that all this knowledge and experience would be valuable in dealing with future issues. He felt it was important to keep an eye on the business community, a strong business environment, with the purpose of keeping what we have and adding to it, as well as, affordable housing. Councilman Nicolopulos thanked his wife and family for not giving up on him, and stated that they were the most important people in his life. He gave sincere thanks to City staff and workers, and advised them not to take themselves too seriously, because one day they could be a peacock, and the next a feather duster. He concluded by quoting from Nadine Stair, "If I could live it over again", and a quotation by Gentleman Jim Corbett on not taking life too seriously, which he said were "afterwards" that he wanted to live by. Councilman Drago stated that it had been a great year in having the opportunity to serve this community for the betterment of our City. He stated that it had also been a great year because he had been 11/27/91 Page 5 AGENDA ACT I O N TAK E N ~._~' ~ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 6. Comments - Continued. ADJOURNMENT: RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Barbara A. Battaya, City CFl~rk City of South San Francisci~ ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS inducted into the the Balboa High School Alumni Hall of Merit, and had made Herb Caen's column. He stated that the public thinks that the Mayor can do anything and get anything done, but they don't recognize that it is a tag that holds no more power or authority than any single Councilmember and is ceremonial. He stated that if there was a feeling that there should be more power - then make the position of Mayor an elected one with full authority. He stated that being Chair was difficult at times because sometimes it gets controversial on decisions with a 3-2 vote, and only time will tell who was right and who was wKong. He thanked the public for their calls and letters of support when things were dif- ficult on a 3-2 vote. Vice Mayor Teglia complimented Councilman Drago for his great patience, dedication, great sense of humor, gentlemenliness, and leadership while serving as Mayor. M/S Teglia/Drago - To adjourn the meeting to Wednesday, 12/4/91, Council Chambers, City Hall, for the purpose of a Closed Session pursuant to Government Code. Carried by unanimous voice vote. Time of adjournment was 8:20 p.m. ~ .... glo. ~naY~anci sc° The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to dispose of an item. Oral communications, arguments, and comments are recorded on tape. The tape and documents related to the items are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are ---available for inspection, review and copying. 11/27/91 Page 6