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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
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CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 68-700 AVENIDA LALO GUERRERO CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234
Wednesday, December 17, 2014 SPECIAL MEETING 2:00 PM
• CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Henry called the Special Meeting of the City Council to order at 2:00 p.m.
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Kaplan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• INVOCATION (MOMENT OF REFLECTION)
The invocation was offered by Council Member Carnevale.
• ROLL CALL AND STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY CLERK
Present 4- Mayor Stan Henry, Council Member Gregory S. Pettis, Council Member Shelley Kaplan,and
Council Member Mark Carnevale
• AGENDA FINALIZATION
City Manager McClendon indicated that Bary Freet had submitted his letter of interest via email, however, the
Deputy City Clerk did not receive the message. Mr. Freet received an error message several hours after the
deadline indicating an error. City Manager McClendon stated that it is at the Council's discretion as to whether or
not to consider him in the process.
A motion was made by Council Member Pettis,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to allow Bary
Freet to participate in the interview process for the vacant seat on the City Council.The motion carried
by the following vote:
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Thom Smotrich, Rancho Mirage, was called to speak. He indicated that he supports the appointment of Carol
Zale to fill the vacant seat on the City Council.
David Bryant, Rancho Mirage, was called to speak. He supports the appointment of Carol Zale to fill the vacant
seat on the City Council.
Willie Rhine, Palm Springs, was called to speak. He indicated that he also supports the appointment of Carole
Zale to fill the vacant seat on the City Council.
Bob Hargreaves, Cathedral City, was called to speak. He feels that the City has incredible potential. The right
individual just needs to be appointed because it starts with the City Council.
Shelly Clark, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She supports the appointment of Denise Rodriguez Bowman to •
fill the vacant seat on the City Council.
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Valerie Schechter, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She stated that she is very proud of the Council and
wished them luck during this process. She would love to see someone appointed that has roots in the City.
Denise Cross, Cathedral City, was called to speak. She supports the appointment of Denise Rodriguez Bowman
to fill the vacant seat on the City Council.
2. LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
The following individuals were interviewed in the order that was established by a computerized random number
draw:
1.Ariana Menon
2. Paul Marchand
3. Stephen Vericker
4. John Aguilar
5. Bary Freet
6. Ronald Stewart
7. Carol Zale
8. Elsa Angeliza Osuna(No show)
9. Denise Rodriguez Bowman
10. Gordon McGinnis
11. Sergio Espericueta
12. Kevin Koch
2.A. 2014-222 Appointment to the Vacant City Council Seat
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council interview the individuals who have
applied for the vacant Council seat, discuss the appointment and then vote
to make an appointment.
A Motion was made by Council Member Pettis,seconded by Council Member Kaplan,to appoint John
Aguilar to fill the vacant seat on the City Council with a term continuing through November 2016.The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Mayor Henry, Council Member Pettis, Council Member Kaplan, and Council Member Carnevale
Enactment No: M.O. 6340
ADJOURN
Mayor Henry adjourned the Special City Council Meeting at 4:51 p.m./
STANLEY E(HENRY, Mayer
ATTESTI.
GARY F.H WELL, City Clerk
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