MEETING OF THE SPECIAL SUBCOMMITTEE

OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE

EL MIRAGE CITY HALL

12145 N.W. GRAND AVENUE

EL MIRAGE, ARIZONA

1:30 P.M., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Members of the Special Subcommittee of the El Mirage City Council will attend either in person or by telephone conference call.

Please silence all electronic communication devices (including cell phones and pagers) before the meeting is called to order.  Thank you.

Executive Sessions:

Upon a public majority vote of a quorum of the Special Subcommittee, the Subcommittee may hold an executive session, which will not be open to the public, regarding any item listed on the agenda but only for the following purposes:

• Discussion or consideration of personnel matters (A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(1));

·         Discussion or consideration of records exempt by law from public inspection (A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(2));

·      Discussion or consultation for legal advice with the city's attorneys (A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(3));

·         Discussion or consultation with the city's attorneys regarding the city's position regarding contracts that are the subject of negotiations, in pending or contemplated litigation, or in settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid or resolve litigation (A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(4));

·         Discussion or consultation with designated representatives of the city in order to consider its position and instruct its representatives regarding negotiations with employee organizations (A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(5)); or

·         Discussing or consulting with designated representatives of the city in order to consider its position and instruct its representatives regarding negotiations for the purchase, sale or lease of real property (A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(7)).

Agenda

I.              CALL TO ORDER

II.            ROLL CALL

Councilmember William Conner, Chair

Mayor Michele Kern, Vice-Chair

Councilmember Adam Super

III.        REVIEW AND CRITIQUE PUBLIC FORUM HELD ON OCTOBER 21, 2009.

IV.       EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Subcommittee may hold an executive session upon a public majority vote of its members. 

LEGAL MATTERS

A.  The Subcommittee will meet with the City Attorney and the City’s representatives to receive an update, receive legal advice, consider its position, and provide direction regarding the City’s position in negotiations regarding the City of El Mirage’s sustainability and quality of life in the vicinity of a military air base. (A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(3)(4)(6)(7))

III.           ADJOURNMENT

If, because of a disability, you need a reasonable accommodation to participate equally in this Meeting, or any public hearing or any City program, activity, or service, please contact the City of El Mirage at 623-876-2925 (TDD 623-933-3258) with your needs.  Many accommodations such as auxiliary aids and services, alternate format material, or changing facilities, require in excess of 72 hours to arrange.  In order for this department to provide timely accommodations, please notify us as far in advance as possible.  The City of El Mirage does not discriminate in admission or access to, treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities.

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING:   SPECIAL SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
                                         November 3, 1:30 P.M.