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Councilmember Benavides nominated Michele Martinez, Councilmember Amezcua nominated Sal Tinajero and Councilmember Martinez nominated Vincent Sarmiento. Councilmember Tinajero seconded nomination of Vincent Sarmiento. By acclamation of the full City Council, Councilmember Vincent Sarmiento was elected Mayor Pro Tem. CLOSING REMARKS Councilmember Martinez • Congratulated all on reelection and Vincent Sarmiento on Mayor Pro Tem election; Councilmember Benavides for nomination as Mayor Pro Tem; and voters for electing her for another 4 years; • Thanked family for support; will be going back to school to receive her Master's Degree; look forward to representing City on regional boards; will step down from council committees except for Finance, Economic Development & Technology Committee; • Thanked staff; and • Will be appointing new commissioners and asked residents to apply. Mayor Pro Tem Sarmiento • Congratulated colleagues on re-election; thanked Sal Tinajero for leadership as Mayer Pro Tem; and • City doing well and look forward to next 4 years. Councilmember Tinajero • Congratulated Vincent Sarmiento on Mayor Pro Tem election; • Important to strategize and lead; • Proud of City Council's effort in solving financial issues; sponsor gay pride parade and Competing measure to better regulate and legalize medical marijuana; • Leadership of Councilmember Reyna key in promoting youth programs; • City has surplus that will be used for infrastructure improvements, community programs and employee salaries; and • Noted that City has best tasting water in United States. Councilmember Amezcua • Congratulated all on re-election and Mayor Pro Tem Sarmiento on election; • Thanked Councilmember Martinez for her service on various council committees — balance of Council need to serve on committees; • City financially stable; and • Congratulated Angi Christensen, her secretary, on her retirement at the end of the month. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 DECEMBER 9, 2014