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City Attorney Biggs announced that City Council would meet in Closed Session under the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(2) to discuss a single matter regarding possible exposure to litigation. At 8:12 A. M., Mayor Fulp declared the meeting adjourned to Closed Session. At 8:52 A. M., the meeting reconvened with all Members present as heretofore. City Attorney Biggs reported that City Council met in Closed Session under the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(2) to discuss a single matter regarding possible exposure to litigation. There was no reportable action taken. AGENDA REVIEW: City Attorney Biggs read the Rules of Decorum to the assembly regarding the right to address Council, cards, time limitation to 5 minutes with the suggestion that there be a spokesperson who can represent a group. She asked Council for a time limit determination for individual speakers. There was discussion on fixing a time limit for each of the three categories on the Agenda. Motion by Mayor Fulp, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to fix a time limit of one hour for comments. Motion carried with Councilmembers Sandoval and Bennett voting "No." Councilmember Sandoval stated that he has always supported the citizens' right to speak at Council Meetings for as long as it takes. Councilmember Bennett concurred. She stated that the issues to be discussed today are serious and that a one hour limit per item is not adequate. She asked that time be provided as needed. City Attorney Biggs stated that public comment section is not a presentation. Mayor Fulp clarified that individual presentations would receive 5 minutes. Motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember Bennett, to advance the Public Comment section to the beginning of the Agenda. Unanimous vote. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Fred Cordova, 190 West "E" Street, said discussion is left wide open. He asked for clarification on how Council will proceed; will there be a motion on each agenda item. If he wanted to address all three items, would he have to submit three cards? Mayor Fulp announced that once the agenda item is called, staff will make presentation and recommendation, to be followed by public comments and finally, Council action. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 2 JAN 21 1995