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2018-05-15 CC CS Minutes Special Meeting Alameda City Council May 15, 2018 1 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- -MAY 15, 2018- -5:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:05 p.m. Roll Call – Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer – 5. Absent: None. Public Comment Stated the report showed the vast majority of the City Manager’s allegations were false; Vice Mayor Vella was not found to have done anything wrong; disagreed with the investigation which found Councilmember Oddie interfered with the Fire Chief hirin g process; urged the Charter be amended to allow elected officials the freedom to exercise their first amendment right to express opinions on important issues without fear of reprisal: Dennis Popalardo. Inquired whether the Councilmembers know their prior ities; expressed support for dismissal of the employee; discussed the rent issue: Steve Schiesser, Alameda. Encouraged negotiations continue with the City Manage r to reach a settlement; stated the tape should be released: Karen Miller, Alameda. Stated the difficult dynamic between the Council and the City Manager is unfortunate; discussed working as a team for the progress of everyone in Alameda; stated the City Council and leadership should behave as good examples; she stands in strong support of Vice Mayor Vella and Councilmember Oddie: Cynthia Bonta, Alameda. Stated that she is upset that the City Manager has betrayed the trust of the electorate and the Council; elected officials have to remain silent under fire ; she is proud the Council declared Alameda a Sanctuary City; the City Manager should not continue in Alameda: Catherine Pauling, Alameda. Stated supporting Jill Keimach as the City Manager is to stand with a City Hall that is run on a professional basis; political influence should not determine hiring of key positions; the Charter provision did not occur in a vacuum and occurred when there was a crisis; the taping is understandable: Former Councilmember Tony Daysog, Alameda. Expressed concern over potential litigation; encouraged Council to negotiate and mediate the issue and get the issue behind the City: William Norton, Alameda. Special Meeting Alameda City Council May 15, 2018 2 Expressed his support for Vice Mayor Vella and Councilmember Oddie standing up for what they believe in: Doyle Saylor, Alameda. Stated that she supports mediation an d releasing the tape: Catherine Bierwith, Alameda. Expressed support for Councilmembers Vella and Oddie; outlined their accomplishments: Laura Woodard, Alameda Renters Coalition. Stated that he finds the City Manager’s actions unacceptable, specifically the recording of a private meeting; urged the City to find new leadership: David Mitchell, Alameda. Discussed the rent issue; stated Councilmembers stood up for housing rights; expressed support for Vice Mayor Vella and Councilmember Oddie; stated the City Manager needs to be removed from her position: Lester Dixon, Alameda. Mayor Spencer announced the City Manager has not requested a public session and has waived her right to a public session. The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider: (18-270) Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code section 54956.8); Property: Northwest Territories, Alameda Point; City Negotiators: Elizabeth D. Warmerdam, Acting City Manager and Jennifer Ott, Director of Base Reuse & Transportation Planning; Potential Tenant: East Bay Regional Park District; Issue Under Negotiation: Real Property Negotiations Price and Terms of Payment . Not heard. (18-271) Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation; Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivisions (d)(2) and (e) (1) of Government Code Section 54956.9; Number of cases: One (As Defendant - City Exposure to Legal Action). Not heard. (18-272) Public Employee Performance Evaluation; Public Employee Dismissal/Release; Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957; Employee/Position: Jill Keimach, City Manager (18-273) Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation; Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivisions (d)(2) and e(2) of California Government Code Section 54956.9 relating to the allegations made in City Manager Jill Keimach’s October 2, 2017 letter; Number of cases: Three (As Defendant - City Exposure to Legal Action). Not heard. *** Special Meeting Alameda City Council May 15, 2018 3 Mayor Spencer called a recess at 6:21 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:31 p.m. and called a recess at 6:40 p.m. and reconvened at 6:53 p.m. *** Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk announced a settlement agreement was approved by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese and Oddie – 3. Noes: Vice Mayor Vella and Mayor Spencer – 2; Mayor Spencer read a joint statement. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 6:59 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.