Minutes for City Council Special Meeting
Thursday, August 6, 2026
5:30 PM
Council Chamber
1700 7TH Street, Sanger, California 93657
A. Call to Order
The City Council called the Special Meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Frank Gonzalez, Council Member Esmeralda Hurtado, Council Member Michael Montelongo
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Martinez, Council Member Dolores Melendez C. Approval of Agenda
The Council, by motion of Council Member Montelongo, approved the agenda as posted.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Hurtado and passed by the following vote:
Ayes: GONZALEZ, HURTADO, MONTELONGO
Noes: NONE
Abstain: NONE
Absent: MARTINEZ, MELENDEZ
D. Public Forum
None
E. Closed Session
The Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:33 p.m.
The Council reconvened from Closed Session at 6:10 p.m.
1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representatives: Shelline Bennett, Lead Negotiator, Amanda Champion, HR Manager. Employee Organizations: Sanger General Employees Organization, Sanger Middle Management Organization, Sanger Police Officers Association, Sanger Firefighters Association, Stationary Engineers Local 39, Unrepresented/Confidential Employees and Executive Employees
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Name of case: Melero et al v. City of Sanger-26CECG00595 pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
F. City Attorney Report From Closed Session
There was no reportable action.
G. Adjournment
There being no further business, the Council adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:10 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Lina Martinez, City Clerk