CCMIN120704 - Laserfiche WebLink

It was moved by Mr. Brozosky, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, to adopt Resolution 04-093, a resolution calling for a Special Election to fill a vacant City Council seat, establishing certain policies for the June 7, 2005 Special Municipal Election, and requesting consolidation with other elections in Alameda County. Mr. Sullivan believed the people of Pleasanton deserve to vote for its representatives. He did not know how the Council could appoint someone and be fair to the community at large. It is incumbent upon this Council to work together for the next six months and keep the business of the City moving forward. Ms. McGovern concurred with Mr. Brozosky and Mr. Sullivan's' comments. She encouraged the community to be serious about this election by exercising its right to vote. Mayor Hosterman also believed it is extremely important to give the community the opportunity to vote. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers - Brozosky, McGovern, Sullivan, end Mayor Hosterman NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Appointment of Vice Mayor and 2005 Local and Reqional Appointments for City Councilmembers (SR 04:303) Nelson Fialho, City Manager, presented the staff report. Ms. Hosterman noted that she selected Mr. Brozosky to serve as Vice Mayor for 2005. She made a number of appointments to regional and local committees. She requested and received assignment preferences from each member of the City Council. After considering individual requests, she made her selections according to everyone's interests. She noted that there would be an opportunity to revisit the appointments when the current Council vacancy is filled. Mr. Brozosky questioned the process for appointments. He was hoping to see some consistency remain with respect to the appointments made today even after the vacant Council seat is filled. He did not believe the appointments were evenly divided amongst the Council. Ms. Hosterman said she wanted to allow all Councilmembers the opportunity to get an idea of what these committees are ali about. If any Councilmember has an objection or wants to switch with someone else, she would entertain that discussion. She is trying to ensure that the position of Mayor is well represented across the board. Mr. Brozosky believed some of the appointments to certain Committees were by nature of being elected as Mayor. Traditionally, the Mayor has allowed the remainder of the City Council to represent the City on other local and regional committees. He did not believe that the Growth Management Committee was an ongoing committee. Pleasanton City Council 7 12/07/04 Minutes