City of Capitola
Special City Council Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 – 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010
Mayor: Joe Clarke
Vice Mayor: Alexander Pedersen
Council Members: Gerry Jensen, Margaux Morgan, Melinda Orbach Closed Session – 6 PM
1. Roll Call – The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM. In attendance: Council Members Jensen, Morgan, Orbach, and Mayor Clarke. Absent: Vice Mayor Pedersen.
2. Oral Communications by Members of the Public
A. Additional Materials - Item 3A – Three emails received after publication of the agenda packet. TJ Welch
Speaker
Leslie Nielsen
John Mulry
Dean Cutter
Speaker
Kevin Maguire
Gayle Ortiz
Keith Cahalen
Christine McBroom
Susan Westman
Tory Del Favero
Elizabeth Bertrand
Grace Gretzly
3. Closed Session Items
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Govt. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) One Case
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:24 PM. The City Council reconvened at 8:07 PM.
4. Report on Closed Session – The City Council discussed one item on the Closed Session agenda. No reportable action was taken.
5. Adjournment - The meeting adjourned at 8:07 PM. The City Council will hold a special meeting on February 26, 2025, at 5:30 PM.
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ATTEST: Joe Clarke, Mayor
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Julia Gautho, City Clerk
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