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PUBLIC COMMENTS — (Agendized items) See item 25D and 65C. <br />CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM <br />25D. APPROVE AGREEMENT TO APPOINT KRISTINE RIDGE AS CITY <br />MANAGER EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2019 - Human Resources Department <br />The following spoke on the matter: <br />• Carl Benninger, in support of appointing Kristine Ridge as City Manager. <br />• Michelle Martinez, expressed concerned over lack of transparency in <br />disclosing the full compensation package offered to Kristine Ridge. <br />Council discussion ensued. <br />Mayor Pro Tem motioned to appoint Kristine Ridge as City Manager with <br />comment; seconded by Mayor Pulido. <br />Councilmember Penaloza, expressed concern over process in negotiating <br />contract terms. <br />Councilmember Sarmiento, unsupportive of contract as presented. Directed <br />staff to communicate with candidate Kristine Ridge to inquire if counteroffer with <br />severance package restrictions may be considered. <br />Mayor Pro Tem Villegas, in support of appointing Kristine Ridge as City <br />Manager. <br />Councilmember Solorio, unsupportive of item as presented. Directed staff to <br />confirm all benefits are disclosed in staff report. <br />Councilmember Iglesias, encouraged new City Manager to immediately reach <br />out to community and hold town hall meetings. <br />Mayor Pulido, supportive of appointing Kristine Ridge as City Manager. <br />COUNCIL RECESSED AT 6:24 P.M. AND RECONVENED AT 6:49 P.M. WITH SAME <br />MEMBERS PRESENT. <br />MOTION: Direct and authorize the Mayor and Clerk of Council to execute <br />the Employment Agreement appointing Kristine Ridge as the City <br />Manager for the City of Santa Ana (AGMT. No. 2019-056). <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 MARCH 22, 2019 <br />10A-2 <br />