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City Council Special Meeting (March 10, 2026) — Closed Session on Potential Employment-Related Litigation; No Reportable Action

Santa RosaMar 10, 20261 min read

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Vice Mayor Jeff Okrepkie convened a special City Council meeting at 1:34 p.m. to recess into closed session for a conference with legal counsel regarding one potential employment-related litigation. Mayor Mark Stapp and Council Member Eddie Alvarez participated remotely under Just Cause. The City Attorney reported no reportable action from closed session. Meeting adjourned at 2:28 p.m.

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Recessed to closed session at 1:34 p.m. for Conference with Legal Counsel regarding one potential employment-related litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(2)).
Allowed remote participation under the Brown Act Just Cause provisions for Mayor Mark Stapp (official city business travel) and Council Member Eddie Alvarez (contagious illness).
No public comments were made prior to closed session.
City Attorney Teresa Stricker reported there was no reportable action from closed session.
Adjourned the special meeting at 2:28 p.m.

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