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Mayor Hosterman asked and confirmed that if she were to have already made a motion, for instance to certify the EIR. it would have been motion enough to have prevented postponement of this meeting. Councilmember Sullivan explained that he could not be sure what action the Council would have opted to take tonight; due to his belief that the entire community has not had an opportunity to comment on the matter, he feels this is a necessary action. Vice-Mayor Cook-Kallio questioned if there was anything in the rules to preclude the Council from requesting additional information from staff. Mr. Roush said no, if the item is to be continued, the Council can request additional information. Vice-Mayor Cook-Kallio requested staff provide information on how the current EIR addresses the Council's concerns surrounding the Stoneridge Drive extension and what the spectrum of choices may be. Councilmember Thorne said he has heard that enough information exists to determine there is no need for a supplemental EIR and requested staff to provide the documentation supporting that. Mayor Hosterman supported this request. Councilmember McGovern requested staff meet with environmental agencies during this time to flesh out a plan that can support CEQA as proposed or make the determination that changes are necessary. She voiced interest in the repositioning of Sharks Ice, stated that it could provide a more continuous park space along the Arroyo Mocho, and asked for more information on this option. She also expressed concern that the Stoneridge Drive extension would bifurcate the park, creating an unsafe situation for the public, and asked staff to consider realignment options that would allow for safer park access. Vice-Mayor Cook-Kallio urged holding a special meeting due to the backlog of items and suggested scheduling it on February 24, 2009. Councilmember Thorne concurred. Councilmember McGovern confirmed with the City Manager that this would provide staff with sufficient time to resolve any issues with the environmental groups. Councilmember Sullivan requested staff to properly notice the public, making it clear that the Council would discuss and possibly consider approval of the Stoneridge Drive extension. Councilmember McGovern stated that the Council has put a considerable amount of work into this item and took issue with the sentiment that it has not made every effort to move forward with the project. She expressed frustration that regional bodies continually change their position on issues and asked where the trust is. Mayor Hosterman asked staff to prepare an update on the regional framework status. Council concurred with scheduling a special meeting for February 24. 11. Continued to February 17, 2009 -Public Hearing: PAP-131 (PCUP-224), Little Ivy League School -Consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a conditional use permit to operate a tutorial school with a maximum of 90 students at 5925 West Las Positas Boulevard, Suite 200 City Council Minutes Page 14 of 15 February 3, 2009