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CityCouncil | 2018-04-16 | 2 | Stated the City Manager was trying to fulfill her responsibilities in a professional manner; two Councilmembers were out of bounds in trying to influence the hiring of a new Fire Chief; Councilmembers Oddie and Vella should not be permitted to vote to fire the City Manager and should not be able to continue serving if the City Manager cannot continue serving: Colleen Pimentel, Alameda. Stated the Council needs to be open and transparent; she is concerned about the process; terminating the City Manager should follow the correct process in order to prevent a lawsuit: Evelyn Kennedy, Alameda. Expressed concern with Councilmembers Oddie and Vella voting, the integrity of the process, and potential lawsuits; urged Council to reinstate Ms. Keimach: Lisa Brown, Alameda. Stated the full results of the investigation should be released in an un-redacted form with all drafts; the citizens paid for the report and deserve the full story so that speculation can cease, which goes for the tapes as well; urged any decision regarding the City Manager be postponed: Michelle Morgan, Alameda. Stated that he is a retired prosecutor; he secretly tape recorded people when the circumstances called for it; urged the report be revealed and the matter be referred to the Grand Jury: Rockne Harmon, Alameda. Expressed concern with the City Manager and Police Chief releasing information to the news media; stated that he resents the attacks on the two Councilmembers: Marty Frates, Alameda. Urged Council to release the recording and everything provided as a result of the investigation, to not take further action related to the City Manager and elevate the matter to the Grand Jury for resolution: Ron Bain, Alameda. Stated the lack of information is cultivating a breeding ground for rumors; expressed concern over the impacts on the City; suggested Council consider negotiating the City Manager's return: Michael McDonough, Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Alameda Business Association. Discussed Ms. Keimach's qualifications; suggested Council consider retaining Ms. Keimach: Rob Wonder, Alameda. Requested the report and tape be released prior to a decision about the City Manager; urged Councilmembers Oddie and Vella to recuse themselves: Karen Miller, Alameda. Expressed concern over hiding behind Closed Sessions; stated ethically, the two Councilmembers involved should recuse themselves; urged the unedited report and tape be released: Catherine Bierwith, Alameda. Special Meeting Alameda City Council April 16, 2018 2 | CityCouncil/2018-04-16.pdf |