SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - ES ACTION (PUBLIC)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING A Special City Council Meeting was held on February 1, 2023, at 5:15 p.m., with Council President Sudler presiding. Members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Neil, Dr. Pillsbury, Ms. Arndt, Mr. Rocha, and Mr. Hare. Mr. Boggerty was absent. Mayor Christiansen was present. Council staff members present were Mr. Junge, Ms. Bennett, and Chief Johnson. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Hare moved for the adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil, and unanimously carried. Mr. Hare moved to recess into Executive Session pursuant to 29 Del. C. § 10004 (b)(4) - Strategy sessions, including those involving legal advice or opinion from an attorney-at-law, with respect to collective bargaining or pending or potential litigation, but only when an open meeting would have an adverse effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public body. The motion was seconded by Ms. Arndt and unanimously carried. The Special Council Meeting recessed into Executive Session at 5:18 p.m. The Executive Session adjourned at 6:44 p.m. ACTION RESULTING FROM THE EXECUTIVE SESSION During the Executive Session, members of Council discussed potential litigation. Mr. Anderson, the author of the ordinance, moved to strike proposed ordinance 2022-26, seconded by Mr. Hare, and unanimously carried. Mr. Sudler moved for adjournment of the Special Council Meeting, hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m. ANDRIA L. BENNETT CITY CLERK All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Special Meeting of February 1, 2023, are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR