Regular City Council and Housing Authority* - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, August 4, 2026Official site

The Costa Mesa City Council convened for a closed session meeting on August 4, 2026, with Mayor Stephens participating remotely from Tanzania. The council discussed labor negotiations with five employee organizations and conferred with legal counsel regarding several existing litigation cases, including a newly added item related to a grand jury response.

About this meeting

Government Body
Regular City Council and Housing Authority*
Meeting Type
Regular City Council And Housing Authority*
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Meeting Date
August 4, 2026

Published excerpts

Only published remarks appear here. The full transcript is not published.

3 sections

0:12 – 0:23•Manuel Chavez

GOOD AFTERNOON. WELCOME TO THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF TUESDAY, AUGUST 4TH, 2026. I WILL NOW CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER. CITY CLERK, WILL YOU PLEASE DO A VOICE ROLL CALL.

1:11•Manuel Chavez

Thank you, Mayor Stephens. A public comment will be heard at this time on items only in the closed session agenda. Seeing no members of the public in the room, City Clerk, is there anyone on Zoom?

3:43•Manuel Chavez

Thank you, City Clerk. City Council will now recess to the community room for closed session meeting.

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