2017-04-04 CC CS MinutesSpecial Meeting
Alameda City Council
April 4, 2017
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -APRIL 4, 2017- -5:00 P.M.
Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:00 p.m.
Roll Call – Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and
Mayor Spencer – 5.
[Note: Vice Mayor Vella arrived at 5:01 p.m. and Councilmember Ezzy
Ashcraft arrived at 5:04 p.m.]
Absent: None.
Public Comment
Carole Lohr, Alameda, expressed her support for the Friends of the Alameda Animal
Shelter (FAAS); stated that she does not see how FAAS could be asking for too much
money.
Sheila Cahill, Alameda, urged the Council to approve the funding for FAAS; stated
funding is not wasted.
The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:
(17-208) Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Pursuant to Government
Code § 54956.9); CASE NAME: Boatworks v City of Alameda, et al.; COURT: Superior
Court of the State of California, County of Alameda; CASE NUMBERS: RG16841240
(17-209) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (54956.8); Property: 1590
Fortmann Way, Alameda, CA 94501; City Negotiator: Jill Keimach, City Manager;
Organizations Represented: Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter; Issue Under
Negotiation: Real Property Negotiations Price and Terms of Payment
(17-210) Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation; Significant exposure to
litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code;
Number of cases: One (As Plaintiff - City Initiating Legal Action). Not heard.
(17-211) Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code §
54957; Positions Evaluated: City Manager - Jill Keimach, City Attorney - Janet Kern and
City Clerk - Lara Weisiger
Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and Mayor Spencer
announced that regarding Existing Litigation and 1590 Fortmann, direction was given to
staff; regarding Performance Evaluation, the discussion would continue on April 18,
2017.
Special Meeting
Alameda City Council
April 4, 2017
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.