REPORTS Note from President Mota: A Special Committee has been set up consisting of the Chair of Budget and Finance who will also act as Chair of this committee, Councilperson Hendricks, and myself to work with the administration on selecting a new auditor pursuant to the Home Rule Charter. Committee Reports: Budget and Finance: Chair Siegel, Hendricks, Santos The Committee met this evening; the next regularly scheduled meeting is on January 26th, time to be determined. The agenda will include the monthly financials and a review of responsible contractor legislation, with the intent to introduced formal legislation on February 2nd, taking into considerations comments from the Administration and the committee. Community and Economic Development: Chair Gerlach, Siegel, Mota The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; the next committee meeting is scheduled for February 9th, time to be determined; the committee will be discussing legislation that is being proposed and programs that provide for affordable housing in the event government funding is involved in the development project. Human Resources, Administration and Appointments: Chair Santos, Hendricks, Siegel The Committee has not met since the last Council meeting; there are no future meetings scheduled. Parks and Recreation: Chair Affa, Gerlach, Santos The Committee met this evening; there are no future meetings scheduled. Public Safety: Chair Hendricks, Zucal, Affa The Committee has not met since the last Council meeting; there are no future meetings scheduled. Public Works: Chair Zucal, Affa, Hendricks The Committee met this evening; the next meeting is scheduled for February 2 at 6 PM. Rules, Chambers, Intergovernmental Relations and Strategy: Chair Mota, Zucal, Gerlach The Committee has not met since the last Council meeting; there are no future meetings scheduled. Controller's Report Mayor's Report