CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SPECIAL MEETING/BUDGET STUDY SESSION
Special Meeting May 5, 2026
5:30 P.M. Council Chambers
4:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Bernal called the Closed Session to order at 4:00 P.M., and City Clerk Mandy called the roll.
Present: Council Members District 1 Torres -Walker, District 2 Rocha, District 4 Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem (District 3) Freitas and Mayor Bernal
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bernal led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: CITY MANAGER. This closed session is authorized pursuant to California Government Code section 54957(b)(1).
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION.
The city is in receipt of facts and circumstances that might result in litigation against the City which are known to a potential plaintiff and that pertain to potential employment - related claims by the potential plaintiff against the City. This closed session is authorized pursuant to California Government Code sections 54956.9(d)(2) and 54956.9(e)(2).
Number of cases: One.
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT: ACTING CITY MANAGER. This closed session is authorized pursuant to California Government Code section 54957.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Leslie May , Krystle Law, Melissa Case, Debbie Blaisure, Dr. Jamila Land, Devin Williams, Porche Taylor, Christina Garcia, Andrew Becker and Ron Mohammad discussed Closed Session Items #1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: CITY MANAGER and #3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT: ACTING CITY MANAGER and expressed their support for City Manager Scott.
Allen Payton stated that, considering the short notice and timing of the meeting, and in the interest of transparency and responsible governance, he would recommend that Closed Session Items be postponed until the next scheduled regular meeting.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Bernal adjourned to Closed Session at 4:33 P.M.
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5:30 P.M. – SPECIAL MEETING/BUDGET STUDY SESSION
Mayor Bernal called the Special Meeting to order at 7:32 P.M., and City Clerk Mandy called the roll.
Present: Council Members District 1 Torres -Walker, District 3 Freitas, District 4 Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem (District 2) Rocha and Mayor Bernal
City Attorney Asuncion reported the City Council had been in Closed Session and gave the following report: #1 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: CITY MANAGER, Council voted to place City Manager on a leave of absence effective May 6, 2026, compensation will continue without disruption, 4-0 with Councilmember Torres-Walker abstaining. #3 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT: ACTING CITY MANAGER , Ana Cortez was appointed Acting City Manager in the City Manager’s absence effective immediately; and, #2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, no reportable action.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bernal led the Pledge of Allegiance
BUDGET STUDY SESSION
1. FISCAL YEAR 2025-27 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT – GENERAL FUND
Councilmember Rocha stated that given the extended time spent in Closed Session this evening he proposed tabling the Study Session to the next Council meeting.
On motion by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Torres -Walker the City Council unanimously continued the Budget Study Session to May 12, 2026.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Torres-Walker, the City Council unanimously adjourned the meeting at 7:35 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Kitty Eiden
KITTY EIDEN, Minutes Clerk