2015-01-06 CC CS Minutes
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -JANUARY 6, 2015- -6:00 P.M.
Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 6:02 p.m.
Roll Call – Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie
and Mayor Spencer – 5.
Absent: None.
Public Comment
Stated that he assumes the closed session is to address the Del Monte project; the
Housing Element was addressed in closed session in the past; the Housing Element
was approved based on a threat of being sued and another lawsuit ended up being filed
over the Neptune Point property: Former Councilmember Doug deHaan, Alameda.
Stated hearing the Del Monte matter in closed session is willful dismissal of
constituents; urged the matter not be addressed tonight; stated the public needs to
know the possible costs of litigation: Li Volin, Alameda.
The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:
(15-001) Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation; Significant exposure to
litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9; Number of cases: One (As
Defendant - City Exposure to Legal Action)
Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and Mayor Spencer
announced the Council received legal advice.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.
Special Meeting
Alameda City Council
January 6, 2015