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motion; all indications suggest the State will seize highway dollars and the ripple effect is a statewide legal strategy in cooperation with the League that relies on City Attorneys to develop and defend cities’ collective positions. Vice Mayor Cook-Kallio opened the public hearing, noted there were no public speakers and closed the public hearing. Resolution 09-306 MOTION: It was m/s by Thorne/Sullivan to adopt approving the 2009-10 through 2012-13 Capital Improvement Program. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Sullivan, Thorne, Vice Mayor Cook-Kallio Noes: None Absent: Councilmember McGovern, Mayor Hosterman MOTION: It was m/s by Thorne/Cook-Kallio to add item to agenda for consideration authorizing the City Attorney to cooperate with the League of California Cities, other cities and counties in litigation challenging the constitutionality of any seizure by State Government of the City’s street maintenance funds. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Sullivan, Thorne, Vice Mayor Cook-Kallio Noes: None Absent: Councilmember McGovern, Mayor Hosterman Resolution 09-307 MOTION: It was m/s by Thorne/Cook-Kallio adopt authorizing the City Attorney to cooperate with the League of California Cities, other cities and counties in litigation challenging the constitutionality of any seizure by State Government of the City’s street maintenance funds. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Sullivan, Thorne, Vice Mayor Cook-Kallio Noes: None Absent: Councilmember McGovern, Mayor Hosterman Councilmember Sullivan believed the City should tighten its belt with capital projects and felt this might be the funding that later helps out the City with its operating budget. He said he previously discussed looking more strategically at discretionary capital projects which are things the City needs to maintain itself as a quality community. He felt the City should take a step back with some of the larger ticketed projects, demands for sports fields and other needs because the situation will not soon change. He felt a more strategic approach should be taken, recognizing the fact that projects might not occur or may occur in future years so as to not set expectations. Mr. Fialho agreed and said the City was trying to buckle down on the operating side and the CIP and see where the economy goes prior to committing to operational and capital enhancements. Vice Mayor Cook-Kallio thanked staff for their work, said she hears comments from the community on why the City spends money on certain things and reiterated that some projects have been in the works for years. BREAK: The Council took a short break, and thereafter reconvened the regular meeting at 9:20 p.m. City Council Minutes Page 10 of 13 June 16, 2009