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MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE January 10, 2022 Meeting held virtually Present: Councilmembers Bullock, Kepple, Litten, O'Malley, Rader, Shachner Also Present: Finance Director Rancatore, Law Director Corrigan, Human Services Director Gelsomino, Council Ward 1 candidates Laura Rodriguez-Carbone, Aidan Lawrence, Lindsey Grdina, Kyle Baker, Clerk Bach taking minutes Call to Order: 6:01 p.m. Approval of the minutes of the November 15, 2021 Committee of the Whole Motion by President O'Malley, seconded by Vice President Litten to approve the minutes of the November 15, 2021 meeting. 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 noted that Reso. 2021-60 has a blank in it. Upon completion of interviews and deliberation, he is hopeful that Council will be ready to make an appointment by the first meeting in February. He laid out the upcoming schedule for Committee of the Whole, including time on January 24h to deliberate on the above resolution. He noted that Brian Ventura, who had previously applied for the position, withdrew his name today. That information was previously shared via email. He provided guidance on the format of the interviews. Interviews for vacant Ward 1 Councilmember position Laura Rodriguez-Carbone Ms. Rodriguez-Carbone provided introductory remarks highlighting her public service,political experience at the local, state, and national levels, and an ability to navigate within diverse 1