2018-07-24 Special CC MinutesSpecial Meeting
Alameda City Council
July 24, 2018
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY- -JULY 24, 2018- -6:59 P.M.
Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 7:08 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers/Commissioners Ezzy Ashcraft,
Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor/Chair Spencer –
5.
Absent: None.
CONSENT ITEM
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft requested the item be removed from the Consent
Calendar for discussion.
(18-421) Recommendation to Approve Agreement Appointing David Rudat as Interim
City Manager for a Term of No More Than 9 60 Hours at a Salary of $123.75 Hourly; and
Authorize Acting City Manager Pay for Elizabeth D. Warmerdam at an Amount of
$123.75 Hourly for the Period of July 16 Through August 5, 2018.
Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the City Assistant City Manager has provided
capable leadership; the City has been through a lot of turmoil and she does not feel it is
the right time to add more uncertainty by bringing a new City Manager from Southern
California through the end of the year; time and energy would be best spent focusing on
finding the best City Manager to lead the City; she cannot support the appointment.
Councilmember Matarrese stated that he thinks it is in the best interest of the City to
have the current team and leadership continue the work plan, rat her than hiring an
interim who has to come up to speed.
Mayor Spencer stated the City is short one high level staff member; the City has a
strong City Manager form of government, which makes hiring an interim important; the
City is moving forward with hiring a long-term City Manager; that she is looking forward
to working with David Rudat.
Vice Mayor Vella stated part of the concern is that CalPERS restrictions could trigger
penalties if employees work outside of their class; the City Manager recruitment will take
several months; the City should not incur fiscal penalties while recruiting.
Councilmember Oddie stated that he wants the hiring of a permanent City Manager to
attract the best possible candidates, which can be achieved by hiring an interim for the
limited 960 hours allowed.
Mayor Spencer moved approval of the matter.
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Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes:
Councilmembers Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer – 3. Noes: Councilmembers Ezzy
Ashcraft and Matarrese – 2.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Or dinance.