The Costa Mesa City Council convened for a brief meeting on June 16, 2026, primarily to address closed session items. No public comments were made, and the council recessed to discuss labor negotiations and existing litigation.
Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the City Council closed session meeting of Tuesday, June 16, 2026. I now call the meeting to order. Madam Clerk, would you please do the roll call?
Yes. Items one through four is conference with labor negotiators pursuant to California government code section 54957.68. Agency designated representative is Ms. Gallardo-Dailey, city manager. Organizations are the Costa Mesa City Employees Association, Costa Mesa Confidential Unit, Costa Mesa Police Association, and Costa Mesa Police Management Association. Items five through eight are conference with legal counsel existing litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.91, name of case, city of Costa Mesa versus Ohio House, Orange County Superior Court, name of case, city of Costa Mesa versus Ohio House et al., Orange County Superior Court, name of case, Ohio House v. City of Costa Mesa, United States District Court, Central District of California. Item 8 is Conference with Legal Counsel, existing litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.91, Angela Vargas v. City of Costa Mesa, et al., and Orange County Superior Court. Item 9, Conference with Legal Counsel, initiation of litigation for one case, Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.94 for potential litigation. Thank you.
Thank you. Okay, the City Council will now recess to the community room for our closed session.
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