HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 20, 2001 SMLODI CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2001
A. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
The Special City Council meeting of November 20, 2001 was called to order by Mayor Nakanishi
at 7:05 a.m.
Present: Council Members — Hitchcock, Howard, Land, Pennino and Mayor Nakanishi
Absent: Council Members — None
Also Present: City Manager Flynn, City Attorney Hays, and City Clerk Blackston
B. CLOSED SESSION
At 7:05 a.m., Mayor Nakanishi adjourned the meeting to a Closed Session to discuss the following
matter:
B-1 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(c); conference with legal counsel; anticipated
litigation/initiation of litigation regarding Water System Chlorination pursuant to
Compliance Order from the State of California Department of Health Services; one
potential case
The Closed Session meeting adjourned at 7:35 a.m.
C. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION / DISCLOSURE OF ACTION
At 7:39 a.m., Mayor Nakanishi reconvened the meeting, and City Attorney Hays disclosed the
following action.
In regard to B-1, Mr. Hays reported that the Council considered the issue of whether or not to
initiate legal action with regard to the order it has received from the Department of Health Services
that has directed the City to chlorinate its water system. After reviewing the circumstances and
developing an understanding of the science, which indicates that the water the City provides its
citizens is a healthful product, the Council directed the City Attorney's Office to file a writ of
mandate challenging the order from the Department of Health Services.
Mayor Nakanishi commented that the Public Works Department is doing an excellent job and this
decision was unanimous by staff and Council.
D. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
None.
E. ADJOURNMENT
The Closed Session Special meeting of the City Council adjourned at 7:40 a.m. to the regularly
scheduled Shirtsleeve Session.
ATTEST:
Susan J. Blackston
City Clerk