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Plan under the current conditions of the MOU may have a different opinion if the Stoneridge Drive extension is included. Mayor Hosterman asked if he would like to continue this meeting to allow for an opportunity to more accurately notice the public or if his intention is to rehear this subject in its entirety. Councilmember Sullivan said he considers it unfair to the community for the Council to have a discussion and make their positions on the matter this evening. He requested ending the hearing, rescheduling it for a future date, and publicize it properly so that the public can provide input. Mayor Hosterman requested a legal opinion. City Attorney Roush advised that per Council rules, any Councilmember may continue an item that is not subject to a legally or City imposed deadline (which is not applicable here) to the next Council meeting or to another date agreeable to the majority of the Council. An agenda item may be continued only once using this procedure and while this rule has typically been exercised at the start of a meeting, there is nothing in the rules that prevent it from being employed at any time during the discussion. Mr. Roush added that a continuance may not be requested once a motion is on the floor but as this was not the case, there is nothing to preclude Councilmember Sullivan from exercising his request, as suggested. 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. City Council Minutes Page 13 of 14 February 3, 2009