Jackson City Council
Special Meeting Minutes
May 14, 2026
Mayor and Council Members
Chad Simmons, Mayor
Steve McLean, Vice Mayor
Max Godde, Council Member
Connie Gonsalves, Council Member
Sierra McLean, Council Member
ABSENT: None
Josh Nelson, City Attorney (Attended Remotely)
Staff Members:
Carl P. Simpson, City Manager
Dana Knight, Administrative Assistant
Mayor Simmons called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Motion to Approve the City Council Agenda dated May 14, 2026, as presented. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 5 to O vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Simmons, Steve McLean, Godde, Gonsalves, Sierra McLean
None
None
None
2. SPECIAL MEETING PUBLIC COMMENT.
Pursuant to the Brown Act, public comment for special meetings is limited to items on the special meeting agenda only. Those wishing to address the City Council during a special meeting may do so when the Chair calls for public comments. Please note - there is a three (3) minute limit and speakers are requested to state their name and community of residence. [None]
3. DISCUSSION CALENDAR- CLOSED SESSION.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision ( d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Mackey v. City of Jackson, Amador Superior Court, Case No. 23-CV-13061
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Title: Interim City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representatives: Carl Simpson
Unrepresented employee: Interim City Manager