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CityCouncil | 2018-05-15 | 21 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY-MAY 15, 2018- -5:00 P.M. Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 5:05 p.m. Roll Call - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5. Absent: None. Public Comment Stated the report showed the vast majority of the City Manager's allegations were false; Vice Mayor Vella was not found to have done anything wrong; disagreed with the investigation which found Councilmember Oddie interfered with the Fire Chief hiring process; urged the Charter be amended to allow elected officials the freedom to exercise their first amendment right to express opinions on important issues without fear of reprisal: Dennis Popalardo. Inquired whether the Councilmembers know their priorities; expressed support for dismissal of the employee; discussed the rent issue: Steve Schiesser, Alameda. Encouraged negotiations continue with the City Manager to reach a settlement; stated the tape should be released: Karen Miller, Alameda. Stated the difficult dynamic between the Council and the City Manager is unfortunate; discussed working as a team for the progress of everyone in Alameda; stated the City Council and leadership should behave as good examples; she stands in strong support of Vice Mayor Vella and Councilmember Oddie: Cynthia Bonta, Alameda. Stated that she is upset that the City Manager has betrayed the trust of the electorate and the Council; elected officials have to remain silent under fire; she is proud the Council declared Alameda a Sanctuary City; the City Manager should not continue in Alameda: Catherine Pauling, Alameda. Stated supporting Jill Keimach as the City Manager is to stand with a City Hall that is run on a professional basis; political influence should not determine hiring of key positions; the Charter provision did not occur in a vacuum and occurred when there was a crisis; the taping is understandable: Former Councilmember Tony Daysog, Alameda. Expressed concern over potential litigation; encouraged Council to negotiate and mediate the issue and get the issue behind the City: William Norton, Alameda. Special Meeting Alameda City Council May 15, 2018 1 | CityCouncil/2018-05-15.pdf |