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CityCouncil | 2015-05-12 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - MAY 12, 2015- -5:30 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:35 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (15-321) Robb Ratto, Park Street Business Association (PSBA), thanked City staff for assistance with the recent event on Park Street. AGENDA ITEMS (15-322) Recommendation to Provide Direction on the Selection of an Executive Search Firm for the City Manager Recruitment Process. The Administrative Services Director gave a brief presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired whether an internal process for any internal candidates would be separate, to which the Administrative Services Director responded the Council could decide what process to use and could do an internal recruitment. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether staff prefers a firm, to which the Administrative Services Supervisor responded it is a matter of fit; stated staff defers to Council's judgment. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated that he leans towards Bob Murray and Associates; provided reasons. Councilmember Oddie stated either firm would do a good job; however, he felt a stronger comfort level with Paul Kimura from Avery and Associates; he likes that the firm is from the Bay Area. Councilmember Daysog stated both firms are exceptionally qualified; Mr. Kimura had more depth in discussing community involvement, which causes him to favor Mr. Kimura. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is leaning towards Mr. Kimura and his firm; provided reasons; stated that she would like the contract to state Mr. Kimura would be the person working with the City; discussed her concerns with hiring Bob Murray. Mayor Spencer stated that she would prefer to start with an internal search and not hire Special Meeting Alameda City Council 1 May 12, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-05-12.pdf |