2012-01-03 CC CS MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- - JANUARY 3. 2012- -6:00 P.M.
Mayor Gilmore convened the meeting at 6:05 p.m.
Roll Call — Present: Councilmembers Bonta, deHaan, Johnson, Tam and Mayor
Gilmore — 5.
Absent: None.
The meeting was adjourned to closed session to consider
(12 -001) Conference with Legal Counsel —Anticipated Litigation; Significant exposure to
litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(3)(C); Number of cases:
One; The significant exposure to litigation is connected to the filing of a claim by Michael
Mims against the City of Alameda for damages related to an incident with the Alameda
Police Department in which the claimant alleges Alameda Police Officers used
excessive force in applying handcuffs. A copy of the claim is available for public
inspection in the City Clerk's office.
(12 -002) Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation; Significant
exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(3)(C); Number
of cases: One. The significant exposure to litigation is connected to the filing of a claim
by Elijah Mims against the City of Alameda for damages related to an incident with the
Alameda Police Department in which the claimant alleges Alameda Police Officers used
excessive force in applying handcuffs. A copy of the claim is available for public
inspection in the City Clerk's office.
(12 -003) Public Employment — (54957); Title: City Attorney
Following the closed session, the meeting was reconvened and Mayor Gilmore
announced that regarding the two Anticipated Litigation cases, Legal Counsel briefed
the City Council on the claims; Council provided direction; and regarding Employment,
Council was briefed by outside counsel regarding the City Attorney position; no action
was taken.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
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Special Meeting
Alameda City Council
January 3, 2012