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6 City Council Special Meeting Minutes October 11, 2017 Councilmember Spreen responded that he believes the focus should be on the Mayorship over the course of the past few years and the policy that has been followed throughout the years. The Council now entertained comments from the public. John Harpootlian, Los Altos Hills, spoke in support of a policy that allows all councilmembers to serve as mayor/vice-mayor. Mayor Waldeck stated he had a conversation with both Roger Spreen and Michelle Wu and asked them for their qualifications. At the time when Councilmember Spreen was appointed to the Council, in that term he could not be considered for vice mayor, but once elected he could be. He said that the current council were actually chosen by a group of people to represent them. Having said that, if we were to revert to the fundamental policy that was in place in 2003 , it seems to be the fairest rotation we can get. And we need to be mentoring a group of leaders to have in place to have us all line up behind them and support them. Councilmember Wu said that she viewed the Council meeting last year and understood that diversity, new blood, healthy democracy and leadership are all important to give everyone a shot to serve as mayor. She said she understood that the policy is not set in stone and it can change year by year. Although not set in stone, we should be promoting what is in the best interest of the Town. She introduced herself since as she is the newest member on the Council. She said that she has lived in the Town for 20 years and has been through the education system with her daughters. She is available right now as both of her daughters are away at college and has put her professional career aside in order to serve the Town. She said she has the time, energy and the passion to serve the Town. Further, she stated she was 100% ready to serve the mayor and assist him to be successful. Councilmember Corrigan said there is a difference between policy and procedure and the Town has never had a policy. She was happy to have a discussion about policy, but the mayor and vice mayor appointment has happened multiple ways and at multiple times over the course of many years. Further, she stated it was a tremendous honor to serve as mayor, but she does not need to do it again based on her circumstances. As of tonight, there is no current policy, but if within the next year, that becomes a situation that one chooses not to serve as vice mayor or if the majority decides otherwise, she reserves the right to change her position on the topic next year. MOTION MADE AND SECONDED: Councilmember Corrigan moved to nominate Roger Spreen as Vice Mayor for 2018. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Spreen. Motion Carried 5 to 0: