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MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC <br /> 10. Public Comment regarding items not listed on the agenda <br /> Mayor Brown opened public comment. The following individuals provided <br /> comment: Linda Garbarino, Kelly Cousins, Jean Pullen, Christine Bourg, Nick <br /> Arkin, Kunwar Sunny Gulati. <br /> Mayor Brown closed the public comment. <br /> PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS <br /> 1. Continued from November 19, 2024 - Approve the First Amendment to the Amended <br /> and Restated Employment Contract of City Manager Gerry Beaudin to provide for <br /> twelve months severance pay/benefits <br /> Recommendation: Approve the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated <br /> Employment Contract of City Manager Gerry Beaudin to provide for twelve months <br /> severance pay/benefits. <br /> City Manager Beaudin recused from the meeting as the item is for his employment <br /> contract. <br /> Mayor Brown opened public comment. The following individuals provided comment: Jan <br /> Batcheller, Vin Pohray, Linda Garbarino, Kelly Cousins, Sandy Yamaoda, Vivek Mohan, <br /> Denise Colvin. <br /> Mayor Brown closed the public comment. <br /> MOTION: It was m/s by Arkin/Testa to approve the item as recommended. Motion <br /> passed by the following vote: <br /> Ayes: Councilmembers Arkin, Nibert, Testa, Mayor Brown <br /> Noes: Councilmember Balch <br /> Absent: None <br /> City Manager Beaudin returned to the meeting at 8:14 p.m. <br /> 11.Adopt a resolution certifying an exception to the 180-day waiting period to appoint <br /> retired annuitant Joseph Testa to serve as Interim Fire Chief pursuant to Government <br /> Code sections 7522.56 and 21224 <br /> Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-075 waiving the 180-day waiting period <br /> to appoint retired annuitant Joseph Testa to serve as Interim Fire Chief during the <br /> recruitment and selection process for the permanent appointment of the City's next Fire <br /> Chief. This limited-duration assignment is recommended to be effective December 10, <br /> 2024, pursuant to Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224, at an hourly rate of <br /> $137.03, consistent with the salary schedule for the fire chief. The Interim Fire Chief will <br /> City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 December 3, 2024 <br />