HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/13/2015 - Special Closed SessionSPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF COSTA MESA
January 13, 2015
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California met in a Special Closed
Session, on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 4:35 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 77,
Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.
Council Member Monahan called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members Present: Council Member Katrina Foley
Council Member Sandra Genis
Council Member Gary Monahan
Mayor Pro Tem James M. Righeimer (arrived at 4:41 p.m.)
Mayor Stephen M. Mensinger (arrived at 4:37 p.m.)
Council Members Absent: None
CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Thomas R. Hatch, Chief Executive Officer, and Labor Negotiator,
Agency Negotiator regarding Costa Mesa Police Management Association
(CMPMA), pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6
2. Conference with Thomas R. Hatch, Chief Executive Officer, and Labor Negotiator,
Agency Negotiator regarding Costa Mesa Police Officers Association (OMPA),
pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None Received.
Council Member Foley spoke on the lawsuit filed by Mayor Mensinger and Mayor Pro
Tem Righeimer against the Costa Mesa Police Association (CMPA). She stated that
the Costa Mesa Police Management Association (CMPMA) and the Costa Mesa
Police Officers Association (CMPA) contracts are almost identical and that the Mayor
and Mayor Pro Tem should have a conflict of interest with both associations. Council
Member Foley requested an opinion from the California Attorney General whether
they can participate in the bargaining process regarding a majority of the quorum
being able to vote versus a majority of the Council during negotiations. (00:01:38)
Council Member Monahan stated contracts require three votes regardless of
abstentions and that an opinion from the Attorney General is welcomed but would not
be binding. (00:04:27)
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ADJOURNMENT
The s a rued 4:55 p.m.
Stephen M. Mensinger, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Brenda Green, City Clerk
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