2003-08-07 Special CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY- - AUGUST 7, 2003- -7:30 P.M.
Mayor Johnson convened the Special Meeting at 7:44 p.m. Vice Mayor
Daysog led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Kerr, Matarrese
and Mayor Johnson - 4.
Absent: None.
(03 -382) Interviews for City Councilmember Seat.
Mayor Johnson reviewed the interview process; stated each applicant
would receive 15 minutes: 10 minutes to answer the five prepared
questions and 5 minutes to answer additional questions from the
Council; suggested that applicants wishing to provide additional
answers, provide written response by Friday, August 15.
The City Council interviewed the following Councilmember
applicants: G. Monetha Hatcher, Tom Pavletic, Douglas M. deHaan,
Georg Oliver Washington, Jean S. Sweeney, Normajean Washington -
Palmer, Lisa Piatetsky, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Luann Dee Sankey,
Carrolyn Kubota.
Council viewed a videotape submitted by applicant Marie Gilmore who
was out of town.
Applicants Stanford Boardman Wiggin and Horst Breuer were also out
of town.
Public Comment
Kurt Peterson, Alameda, stated that he supports appointing Jean
Sweeney, the third highest vote getter in the previous election.
Deb Greene, Alameda, encouraged appointment of Jean Sweeney.
Helena Lengel, Alameda, urged Council to select Jean Sweeney.
Adjournment
Mayor Johnson adjourned the Special Meeting at 11:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
Agenda for meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
Special Meeting
Alameda City Council
August 7, 2003