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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ETNA CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday July 14, 2026
Members of the Etna City Council met on this 14th day of July in person. Mayor Cliff Munson called the meeting to order and dispensed with the salute to the flag of the United States of America.
1. Call to Order:
a. Pledge of Allegiance
b. Roll Call
Council Members John Stacher, Matt Eastlick, Mayor Cliff Munson, and Jason Deppen were present. Councilmember Brandon Fawaz was absent.
2. Public Comment:
None.
3. Current Business:
a. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Etna Adding Additional Office to the Notice of General Municipal Election to be Held on November 3, 2026, and Requesting Consolidation of this Election with the Statewide Election Made by Resolution 2026-011.
City Attorney Andrew Jared explained that two items needed to be added to a closed session that require immediate action. The two items are being added pursuant to government code §54954.2b and require Council to vote, finding that they come up after posting and require immediate action. One item of initiating litigation and one item of potential litigation against the city.
Councilmember Deppen made a motion to add the two items to a closed session.
Councilmember Stacher seconded, and the motion passed.
Ayes: Stacher, Eastlick, Munson, Deppen
The City Council met in closed session.
Councilmember Stacher made a motion to approve item “a” under current business.
Councilmember Eastlick seconded, and the motion passed. City Attorney Andrew Jared clarified that the Council is adopting Resolution 2026-013 amending Resolution 2026-011 Calling and Giving Notice of the General Municipal Election to be Held on November 3, 2026, and Requesting Consolidation of this Election with the Statewide Election to Correct a Typographic Error Therein.
Ayes: Stacher, Eastlick, Munson, Deppen
City Council gave direction to file the writ of mandate
4. City Council Statements & Requests:
None.
2 5. Adjournment:
There being no further business Mayor Munson adjourned the meeting at 6:10 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Jenny Bennett
Asst. City Clerk