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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 2, 2008
Mayor Waltonsmith called the Special City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by members of Troop 535.
REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF AGENDA FOR DECEMBER 2, 2008
Ann Sullivan, City Clerk, reported that pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the
agenda for the meeting of December 2, 2008, was properly posted on November 26, 2008.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Aileen Kao, Jill Hunter, Kathleen King,
Vice Mayor Chuck Page, Mayor Ann Waltonsmith
ABSENT: None
ALSO
PRESENT: Dave Anderson, City Manager
Barbara Powell, Assistant City Manager
Ann Sullivan, City Clerk
John Livingstone, Community Development Director
John Cherbone, Public Works Director
Michael Taylor, Recreation Director
Crystal Morrow, Administrative Analyst II
Debbie Bretschneider, Interim Executive Assistant
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
No one requested to speak at tonight's meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
None
NEW BUSINESS
1. REMARKS FROM OUTGOING MAYOR ANN WALTONSMITH
Mayor Waltonsmith highlighted the Council's accomplishments during 2008 and
thanked the community for all their support - and their criticisms, during her 10 years of
service on the Council. In addition, she thanked City staff, fellow City
Councilmembers, and previous City Councilmembers for their dedication and hard work.
Mayor Waltonsmith also thanked her family members for their never-ending support over
the years.
2. REMARKS FROM OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBER AILEEN KAO
Councilmember Aileen Kao stated that it was a very rewarding experience and an honor
to serve on the Council for the past four years and she thanked staff, fellow
Councilmembers, previous Councilmembers and the citizens of the community for their
support.
PRESENTATION TO MAYOR WALTONSMITH AND COUNCILMEMBER
AILEEN KAO
Vice Mayor Page thanked outgoing Mayor Waltonsmith and Councilmember Aileen Kao
for their dedicated service to the community and presented each with a gift. In addition
Vice Mayor Page presented outgoing Mayor Waltonsmith with a commendation.
4. CERTIFICATION OF NOVEMBER 4, 2008 GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION RESULTS AND CANVAS OF RETURNS FROM THE COUNTY
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS FOR COUNCIL CANDIDATES
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution and direct the City Clerk to Administer the Oath of Office to the new
Councilmembers.
PAGE/KING MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION AND DIRECT THE CITY
CLERK TO ADMINISTER THE OATH OF OFFICE TO THE NEW
COUNCILMEMBERS. MOTION PASSED 5-0- 0.
City Clerk Ann Sullivan administered Oath of Office to newly elected Councilmember
Howard Miller.
Sundararaja Vedantham, deputized by the City Clerk and father of Susie Nagpal,
administered Oath of Office to newly elected Councilmember Susie Nagpal.
There being no further business, Mayor Waltonsmith asked for a motion to adjourn the
meeting.
PAGE/KING MOVED TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AT
7:25 P.M. MOTION PASSED 5-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Sullivan, CMC
City Clerk
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