East Palo Alto City Council December 14, 2021 Minutes Page 1 of 2
EAST PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
EPA Government Center
2415 University Ave, First Floor – City Council Chamber East Palo Alto, CA 94303
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Carlos Romero at 6:30 p.m.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Carlos Romero Mayor Remote
Ruben Abrica Vice Mayor Remote
Lisa Gauthier Councilor Remote
Antonio Lopez Councilor Remote
Regina Wallace-Jones Councilor Remote
2. CITY COUNCIL RE-ORGANIZATION
'Thank you' to outgoing Mayor Carlos Romero.
Videos from:
- Congresswoman Jackie Speier's office.
- Father Goode from St. Francis of Assisi Church
- YCS Peer Leaders
Public Speakers:
Danita Churchill
Leif Erickson
Lisa Tealer
Maritza Leal
Maureen Larsson
Senator Josh Becker
Adrienne
Miriam
Luisa Buada
Stacey Wagner
Tim Ridley
Zachary Ross
Kala Mehta
Ofelia Bello
Sarahi Espinoza Salamanca
Fiorella
Bridget Grant
Stewart Hyland
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1. Selection of Mayor
Carlos Romero: Reads the rules for selection.
Nominations:
Carlos Romero: Nominates Ruben Abrica for Mayor.
Ruben Abrica: Accepts nomination.
Roll Call Vote: Unanimously
2. Selection of Vice Mayor
Open Floor for Nominations
Carlos Romero: Nominated Lisa Gauthier for Vice Mayor
Regina Wallace-Jones: Nominated Antonio Lopez for Vice Mayor Lisa Gauthier: Accepts Nomination
Unanimous vote for Lisa Gauthier for Vice Mayor
Plaque presented to outgoing Mayor to Carlos Romero.
3. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.