we have anna peels and plan to go into closed session. we'll lose our quorum for about 15 minutes. >> i move that we convene in closed session to hear any and allah peels with the understanding that we could not take formal action on those items and we want to assure that those who have prepared to present appeals are heard whether or not we have a full quorum. >> i second the motion. >> any public comment on this item? >> if this is a 15-minute exercise, we will have a quorum to make decisions. if it goes longer we will lose our quorum because i have a critical call to make at 3:30. okay. any public comment? >> all in favor say, "aye". >> aye. >> we are now into closed session. >> >>