City of Capitola
Special City Council Meeting Minutes
Thursday, November 20, 2025 – 6:00 PM
NBMS Performing Arts Center
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 6:05 PM. In attendance: Council Members Jensen, Orbach, Westman, Vice Mayor Morgan, and Mayor Clarke.
2. Additional Materials
A. Item 3A – One email received after publication of the agenda packet.
3. General Government
A. Town Hall Meeting
Recommended Action: None. No Council Action will be taken.
The Mayor held a question-and-answer portion where seventeen questions were answered by staff.
Public Comment:
• Linda Smith
• Jacques Bertrand
4. Adjournment - The meeting adjourned at 7:42 PM. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is on December 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
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Joe Clarke, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Julia Gautho, City Clerk
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