AGENDA and NOTICE
Special Meeting
Thursday, February 26, 2026
5:30 P.M.
Michael K. Hannon, Mayor
Matthew Jorgens, Vice Mayor
Terrence Grindall, Council Member
Julie Del Catancio, Council Member
Eve Marie Little, Council Member
A. ROLL CALL
B. CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 potential case.
C. ADJOURNMENT
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Senior Staff Members
David J. Benoun
City Manager
Lenka Hovorka
Assistant City Manager
Kristopher J. Kokotaylo
City Attorney
Steven Turner
Community Development Director
Edwin Miranda
CIO/Information Technology
Director
Krysten Lee
Finance Director
Brittney Frye
Human Resources Director
Jonathan Arguello
Police Chief
Howard Young
Public Works Director
Nicholas Cuevas
Recreation and Community Services Director
Ryan Nishimoto
ACFD Deputy Chief
Roya Gonzalez
Strategic Initiatives Manager
Neetu Salwan
City Clerk
Colleen Lettire
Communications and Public Engagement Manager
Item B. 1.
DATE 02/26/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM David Benoun, City Manager
SUBJECT CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 potential case.