So, what, if the Ladies say "fall on your sword," you'll do it? I don't think so.
As far as we know, the City Council are human, which means if they are monitoring us, they're using electronics. Harry and I can deal with that sort of thing. We meet in neutral territory and do a sweep. By which I mean hex all the lights out.
That should take care of any listening devices, and then we can raise our own wards.