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Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings Held on November 27, 2018. (City Clerk)
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -NOVEMBER 27, 2018- -5:00 P.M.
Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:04 p.m.
Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5.
Absent: None.
Public Comment
John Knox White, Alameda, expressed concern over the City Manager hiring process not being publically discussed or announced; stated some of the process should be reconsidered due to the recent election; two City Attorney applicants expressed interest in applying after the change in leadership; suggested reopening the City Manager application period through the end of the year without impacting the timeline, including newly elected officials in discussion and providing a public announcement about the process tonight.
Ken Peterson, Alameda, discussed prior City Managers and urged Council to hire someone suited for the job.
Tony Daysog, Alameda, expressed support for involving the public in the City Manager hiring process, which should be extended to identify additional candidates.
The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:
(18- ) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Pursuant Government Code section 54956.9(a); Case Name: Campbell, Joseph v. City of Alameda, et al.; Court: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda; Case Number: RG18912595
(18- ) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Pursuant Government Code section 54956.9(a); Case Name: Clyde Grossman et al v. City of Alameda, et al.; Court; Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda; Case Number: RG15777784
(18- ) Public Employee Appointment/Hiring; Pursuant to Government Code ? 54957; Title/description of positions to be filled: City Manager
(18- ) Public Employee Appointment/Hiring; Pursuant to Government Code ? 54957; Title/description of position...
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