Note the attempt to prevent open government by making exceptions to the audio recordings of closed session. This recording was ordered when a prior City Council was convicted of violating the California Open meetings Law (Brown Act). While this court order has expired, why not continue to record sessions just to ensure no more violations occur?

Remember that these audio recordings can only be heard in response to a Brown Act violation allegation made by a citizen and would be first reviewed by a judge.

Why not preserve the evidence in case Brown Act violations occur? Ask Mr. Ury.

CITY OF MISSION VIEJO NOTICE AND CALL OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

TO: THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION VIEJO AND TO THE CITY CLERK:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Mission Viejo is hereby called to be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2005, commencing at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, California.

Said meeting shall be for the purpose(s) of:

PUBLIC COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS

Council Member Ury

1. Audio Recording of City Council Closed Sessions for Personnel Matters. The City Council Shall Consider an Amendment to the Resolution That Requires Audio Recording of All Closed Sessions to Authorize the Exemption of Closed Sessions Regarding City Council Appointee Personnel Matters From the Audio Recording Requirement (0410-30)

 Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 05-XX Adopting Requirements Regarding the Audio Recording of Closed Sessions.

CLOSED SESSION

CS1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the Position of City Attorney Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.

CS2. Public Employee Dismissal/Release for the Position of City Attorney Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.

CS3. Public Employee Appointment and Compensation Consideration for the Position of City Attorney (Permanent, Interim and/or Advisory) Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54957 and 54957.6. The City Council Shall Interview Candidates for the Unrepresented Position of City Attorney Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 and May Direct Its Negotiators, If Necessary, Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 as Regards an Employment Contract.

REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION (Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.1)

PUBLIC COMMENTS

OPEN SESSION

1. Approval of Contract for Legal Services/City Attorney Representation. Pursuant to California Government Section 54957.6 the City has Negotiated a Contract for the Permanent Provision of Legal Services/City Attorney Services with a Firm Selected By the City Council Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957, as Announced, in the Report of the Closed Session Action Item on This Agenda or, In the Alternative, Direction To The City Manager and Special Counsel To Commence Negotiations With One or More Legal Service Contractors and to Thereafter Develop a Legal Services Contract for Legal Services/City Attorney Representation for Subsequent Approval and Adoption By the City Council.

Recommended Action: As necessary.