2018-11-27 CC CS MinutesSpecial Meeting
Alameda City Council
November 27, 2018
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -NOVEMBER 27, 2018- -5:00 P.M.
Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:04 p.m.
Roll Call – Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and
Mayor Spencer – 5.
Absent: None.
Public Comment
John Knox White, Alameda, expressed concern over the City Manager hiring process
not being publically discussed or announced; stated some of the process should be
reconsidered due to the recent election; two City Attorney applicants expressed in terest
in applying after the change in leadership; suggested reopening the City Manager
application period through the end of the year without impacting the timeline, including
newly elected officials in discussion and providing a public announcement about the
process tonight.
Ken Peterson, Alameda, discussed prior City Managers and urged Council to hire
someone suited for the job.
Tony Daysog, Alameda, expressed support for involving the public in the City Manager
hiring process, which should be extended to identify additional candidates.
The meeting was adjourned to Closed Session to consider:
(18-623) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Pursuant Government
Code section 54956.9(a); Case Name: Campbell, Joseph v. City of Alameda, et al.;
Court: Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda; Case Number:
RG18912595
(18-624) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation; Pursuant Government
Code section 54956.9(a); Case Name: Clyde Grossman et al v. City of Alameda, et al.;
Court; Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda; Case Number:
RG15777784
(18-625) Public Employee Appointment/Hiring; Pursuant to Government Code § 54957;
Title/description of positions to be filled: City Manager
(18-626) Public Employee Appointment/Hiring; Pursuant to Government Code § 54957;
Title/description of positions to be filled: Acting/Interim City Attorney and City Attorney
(18-627) Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code section 54957.6); CITY
Negotiators: David L. Rudat, Interim City Manager, Elizabeth D. Warmerdam, Assistant
Special Meeting
Alameda City Council
November 27, 2018
City Manager and Nancy Bronstein, Human Resources Director; Employee
Organizations: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 (IBEW),
Electric Utility Professional Association of Alameda (EUPA), Alameda City Employees
Association (ACEA), Alameda Police Officers Association Non -Sworn Unit (PANS), and
Alameda Management and Confidential Employees Association (MCEA); Under
Negotiation: Salaries and Terms of Employment
Following the Closed Session, the meeting was reconvened and the City Clerk
announced that regarding the Campbell litigation, direction was given to staff by
unanimous vote; regarding Grossman litigation, direction was given to staff by
unanimous vote; regarding the City Manager hiring, direction was given to staff by two
unanimous votes; regarding the City Attorney hiring, direction was given to staff by
unanimous vote; and regarding Labor, direction was given to staff.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Spencer adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
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