The meeting was expected to include discussion under California Government Code Section 54957, which allows personnel matters such as discipline, dismissal, or release to be discussed in closed session. It also included an item under Government Code Section 54956.9 regarding anticipated litigation.
According to the agenda, the city received an email on April 12 from an attorney representing Carney, alleging whistleblower retaliation and requesting a litigation hold on related documents. The city cited the email as grounds to discuss potential legal exposure in closed session.
No new meeting date has been announced, and as of the latest posting, no items related to the canceled session were added to the agenda for the City Council’s regular meeting on May 21. Residents are advised to check the city’s Agenda Center for updates…