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MINUTES OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE VIRTUAL MEETING JANUARY 24, 2022 Present: Councilmembers Bullock, Kepple, Litten, O'Malley, Rader, Shachner Also Present: Law Director Corrigan, Fire Chief Dunphy, Planning Director Leininger, Deputy Clerk Lascu, Clerk Bach taking minutes Call to order: 6:07 p.m. Approval of the minutes of the January 18, 2022 Committee of the Whole Motion by President O'Malley, seconded by Vice President Litten to approve the minutes of the January 18, 2022 Committee of the Whole. A roll call vote was conducted as follows: Yeas: Bullock, Kepple, Litten, O'Malley, Rader, Shachner Nays: none Motion passed. Minutes approved. RESOLUTION 2021-60 - A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, appointing to the Ward 1 seat on Lakewood City Council for the remainder of the four-year term ending December 31, 2023. President O'Malley introduced the resolution, explaining that the Ward 1 seat was vacated by Tess Neff upon her election to the position of Municipal Court Judge. He further explained that the Charter requires an appointee to carry out the remainder of the term, which expires 12/31/23. He remarked on the qualification of the four interviewees, noting that they all gave strong, thoughtful interviews and expressed appreciation for the work of city government. President O'Malley initiated a discussion regarding executive session, noting that executive session would provide Council an opportunity to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each candidate. He added that executive session has traditionally been utilized when discussing a council vacancy. Councilmember Bullock expressed support for entering executive session, noting that having confidentiality is important when evaluating applicants. 1