Councilmember Hampton called the meeting to order at 10:32 a.m.

MOTION BY Councilmember Trey Terry, SECONDED BY Councilmember Laura Kaino to APPROVE the draft minutes from the City Council Subcommittee: City Manager Recruitment meeting on December 11, 2025. The motion carried as follows:

AYE:

Councilmember Laura Kaino, Councilmember Brannon Hampton, Councilmember Trey Terry

Passed - Unanimously

Wendi Brown, WBCP, Inc., opened the discussion with introductions and reviewed the proposed stakeholder engagement approach, project timeline, and interview framework, and requested feedback from the Subcommittee. She explained that the Subcommittee will have the opportunity to review and provide input on the recruitment brochure and survey prior to posting, which is tentatively scheduled for January 12. Ms. Brown noted that the initial review of applications is expected to occur approximately six weeks after posting. She further explained that shortlist interviews will be conducted virtually, followed by in-person interviews, including a meet-and-greet format with department directors.

The Subcommittee expressed support for conducting both an employee and community survey, as well as a virtual open community tour. The Subcommittee discussed stakeholder engagement, including which groups or individuals should be included in the process, and provided feedback to the recruiter regarding the ideal candidate profile. The Subcommittee requested that Councilmembers provide individual feedback on ideal candidate characteristics, along with input from the City’s department directors. The Subcommittee also requested that the recruitment brochure and survey be reviewed and approved at the next Subcommittee meeting.