Council Closed Session

City Council Agenda City Council Closed Session Meeting Clyde Roberson, Mayor Dan Albert, Councilmember Special Closed Session Alan Haffa, Councilmember Ed Smith, Councilmember Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Tyller Williamson, Councilmember 4:00 PM City Manager Council Chamber 580 Pacific St. Hans Uslar and Zoom Teleconference Monterey, California IMPORTANT NOTICE: Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(e)(1)(A) and (C) and the Monterey City Council’s resolution authorizing virtual participation in public meetings given the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings of the Monterey City Council and its Boards, Commissions, and Committees are being conducted with a hybrid format providing both in- person and virtual (electronic) participation in order to promote social distancing and protect the health and safety of attendees. Details for public participation in this City Council meeting:  BEFORE THIS MEETING, members of the public may submit comment(s) to cityclerk@monterey.org until ½ hour before the start of the meeting. These messages will not be read aloud during the meeting but are made available to the Council and public at monterey.org/submitted-comments. All comments received become part of the record.  DURING THE PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION FOR THIS CLOSED SESSION, members of the public may attend and participate: o In-person (location listed above), with masks required for all, regardless of vaccination status, except those who are younger than two years old or have a medical condition that prevents wearing a mask.  Online via ZoomGov Webinar live (no time delay):  Join on a computer or smartphone: https://monterey- org.zoomgov.com/j/1613844440  Or join by telephone: Dial 833-568-8864 (Toll Free), 669-254-5252 (Campbell, Calif.) or 646-828-7666 (New York, NY). If one number doesn’t work, please try another.  Enter Webinar ID: 161 384 4440 #  If prompted to enter a participant ID, press #  To “raise your hand” dial *9. Once called upon, dial *6 to unmute.  Need more help or seeking guidance on making public comments? Read our ZoomGov Meeting Instructions. o Public comment on the closed session items will also stream live for viewing only on youtube.com/cityofmonterey (10 second delay) and on Comcast Channel 25 (up to 90 second delay). CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION Part or all of a meeting may be closed to the public under special conditions. Council can consider only matters covered in the agenda descriptions. Closed session items will be heard at the end of the afternoon session of the regular Council Meeting. 1. Conference with Legal Counsel, Anticipated Litigation, Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) Related to Notice of California Voting Rights Act Violation by the League of United Latin American  10/27/2021 4:00:00 PM Citizens, LULAC, District 12 Received on September 25, 2021 (Not a Project under CEQA, Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) -- Continued from October 19, 2021 ADJOURNMENT Members of the public have the right to address the City Council on any item on the Agenda, before or during its consideration [G.C. §54954.3(a)]. The Mayor will formally open the floor for public comment on items such as "Public Appearance" and "Public Hearings." Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on these matters within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, are available at: https://monterey.org/submitted-comments Information distributed to the Council at the Council meeting becomes part of the public record. A copy of written material, pictures, etc. should be provided for this purpose. City Council Meetings are cable cast live and videotaped for replay on Monterey's Government Access Channel 25 by Access Media Productions (AMP). CITY OF MONTEREY'S 24-HOUR SUGGESTION HOTLINES: Voicemail: (831) 646-3799 Fax: (831) 646-3793 Email: suggest@monterey.org WebPage: http://www.monterey.org The City of Monterey is committed to including the disabled in all of its services, programs and activities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (831) 646- 3935. 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