Government Audit and Oversight Committee meeting (4/16/2026) recommends sheriff’s audit plan, military equipment policy, and multiple litigation settlements
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The Government Audit and Oversight Committee met on April 16, 2026, with Vice Chair Danny Sauter presiding and Chair Jackie Fielder excused (quorum present). The committee recommended: (1) a 2026 performance audit of the Sheriff’s Office, (2) acceptance of the Sheriff’s Office 2025 Military Equipment Use Policy Annual Report and approval of additional equipment requests, and (3) several ordinances/resolutions to settle specified litigated matters and unlitigated claims. Vice Chair Sauter did not convene in closed session with the City Attorney. The meeting adjourned at 10:20 a.m.
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- Approved a motion to excuse Chair Jackie Fielder from attendance.
- Recommended Motion 260268 directing the Budget and Legislative Analyst to initiate a performance audit in 2026 of the Sheriff’s Office.
- Recommended Resolution 260006 accepting the Sheriff’s Office Military Equipment Use Policy 2025 Annual Report and Inventory and approving additional equipment purchases and use.
- For litigation items, Vice Chair Sauter elected not to convene in Closed Session with the City Attorney.
- Recommended Ordinance 260201 for settlement of a lawsuit filed by Airbnb, Inc. for $0.
- Recommended Ordinance 260233 for settlement of a lawsuit filed by Craig Smith for $75,000.
- Recommended Ordinance 260235 for settlement of a lawsuit involving alleged violations of the California Hazardous Waste Control Law for $69,054.66.
- Recommended Ordinance 260236 for settlement of a lawsuit filed by Ladies & Gentlemen, Inc. for $40,612.45.
- Recommended Ordinance 260116 for settlement of a lawsuit filed by Alison Jordan Llamas for $30,000.
- Recommended Resolution 260279 for settlement of unlitigated claims, with the City to receive approximately $250,000 to $350,000.
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Government Audit and Oversight Committee (4/16/2026 10:00 AM)
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