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CityCouncil | 2006-06-06 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY - -JUNE 6, 2006- - -7:30 P. M. Vice Mayor Gilmore convened the Regular Meeting at 7:52 p.m. Councilmember deHaan led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present : Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, and Matarrese - 4. Absent : Mayor Johnson - 1. AGENDA CHANGES Vice Mayor Gilmore announced that the recommendation to approve Employment Agreement [paragraph no. 06-283] would be heard prior to Proclamations Special Orders of the Day and Announcements. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM (06-283) Recommendation to approve Employment Agreement for City Attorney. Councilmember deHaan moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Matarrese stated the Council spent a lot of time reviewing the position and making the Contract understandable; Ms. Highsmith will be a great City Attorney; he appreciates arriving at a straight forward Contract which will be easier for Council and the public to understand. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that the City is very fortunate to have Ms. Highsmith take the position; the City will have continuity. Councilmember deHaan stated the transition would be easy; Council feels confident that Ms. Highsmith can fulfill the commitments. Councilmember Daysog stated residents should feel confident; stated Ms. Highsmith will be a great City Attorney. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent Mayor Johnson - 1. ] Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that Mayor Johnson wished to convey her gratitude and excitement on Ms. Highsmith becoming the new City Attorney. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 1 June 6, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-06-06.pdf |