2.04.080 Executive session.
A. If subjects excepted from public meetings are to be discussed, the meeting shall first be convened as a public meeting and the question of holding an executive session to discuss matters that come within the exceptions of subsection (B) of this section shall be determined by an affirmative vote of the council. Subjects may not be considered while in an executive session, except those mentioned in the motion calling for the executive session, unless auxiliary to the main question. Action may not be taken at an executive session, except to give direction to an attorney regarding the handling of a specified legal matter.
B. Upon adoption of a motion stating the purpose for an executive session, the council in closed session may discuss:
1. Potential or pending litigation to which the city may become or is a party;
2. Matters, the immediate public knowledge of which would clearly have an adverse effect upon the finances of the city;
3. Subjects that tend to prejudice the reputation and character of any person, provided the person may request a public discussion;
4. Matters which by law, municipal charter, or ordinance are required to be confidential;
5. Confidential attorney-client communications made for the purpose of facilitating the rendition of professional legal services to the city;
6. Matters pertaining to personnel; or
7. Land acquisition or disposal.
C. This section does not apply to quasi-judicial boards when holding a meeting solely to make a decision in an adjudicatory proceeding. (Prior code § 2.08.025)