City of Capitola
Special City Council Meeting Minutes
Thursday, October 09, 2025 – 5:15 PM
City Council Chambers
420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010
Mayor: Joe Clarke
Vice Mayor: Margaux Morgan
Council Members: Gerry Jensen, Melinda Orbach, Susan Westman
1. Roll Call – The meeting was called to order at 5:15 PM. In attendance: Council Members Jensen, Orbach, and Vice Mayor Margaux Morgan. Absent: Council Member Westman and Mayor Clarke.
2. Closed Session
Closed Sessions are not open to the public and held only on specific topics allowed by State Law (noticed below). An announcement regarding the items to be discussed in Closed Session will be made in the City Hall Council Chambers prior to the Closed Session. Members of the public may, at this time, address the City Council on closed session items only. There will be a report of any final decisions in City Council Chambers during the Open Session Meeting. i. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to § 54956.9(c): (One potential case)
3. Report on Closed Session – The City Council met and discussed one item on the Closed Session agenda. No reportable action was taken.
4. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:00 PM. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is on October 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
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ATTEST: Joe Clarke, Mayor
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Julia Gautho, City Clerk
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