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Mayor Hosterman said it has been equally important to her as well and said to date, each Councilmember has had the opportunity to serve a term as Vice Mayor. She said her additional commitments require the support and coverage that Councilmember Thorne has the ability to provide. Councilmember McGovern said her issue is not based on Councilmember Thorne or the job he does but that Councilmember Sullivan also does a wonderful job. MOTION: It was m/s by Hosterman /Cook Kallio to approve the City Council Committee /Board Assignments. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cook Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: None Councilmember Sullivan said he would support the motion because he believes Councilmember Thorne will perform well as Vice Mayor. He noted that he did email both the Mayor and City Manager requesting that he be appointed as it was his turn and received no response until this meeting. Councilmember McGovern said she could support the Committee assignments but not the Vice Mayor appointment. She assured the Council that her feelings have nothing to do with the person or the position, only that each of them serve equally and each Councilmember deserves the chance to serve when it is their time. Mayor Hosterman said she agreed, but that Councilmember Thorne is much better able to work daytime meetings into his schedule. Councilmember McGovern noted that she does not work full time and yet was not asked to serve. She said this sets a precedent for political appointments and preferred the rotational assignment. Councilmember Sullivan thanked her for her comments and support and said it is important to realize that this is a political appointment and has nothing to do with fairness or workload sharing. MOTION: It was m/s by Hosterman /Cook Kallio to approve the appointment of Vice Mayor for Calendar Year 2010 Ayes: Councilmembers Cook Kallio, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: Councilmember McGovern Absent: None MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL Councilmember McGovern asked when growth management issue would be before the Council. Mr. Fialho said early in 2010. Councilmember McGovern requested an update on the actions of the Tri- Valley Transportation Council (TVTC). Councilmember Sullivan noted his concerns about the direction TVTC is heading with its strategic expenditure plan, relative to SR84. Councilmember Cook Kallio thanked Michael Roush for his service as City Attorney, said he has done an excellent job and that she hopes to be able to call on him for advice in the future. She said the tone and legacy he has set have been wonderful for the city. City Council Minutes Page 12 of 13 December 15, 2009