Costa Mesa council recesses to closed session on workers’ comp, multiple lawsuits and negotiation at 695 West 19th Street

The Costa Mesa City Council on Feb. 17 recessed into a closed session to consider a list of personnel and legal matters, the city clerk announced.

The clerk read four closed-session items on public employment and workers’ compensation claims under California Government Code section 54956.9(b)(1), citing WCAB case numbers ADJ 201620, ADJ 2046157, ADJ 18312550 and ADJ 18493767.

The clerk also announced an item on anticipated litigation for one case under California Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), and a real-property negotiation under California Government Code section 54956.8 concerning property at 695 West 19th Street in Costa Mesa. The clerk identified agency negotiator Cecilia Gallardo Daly, the city manager, and named GEMBRE Housing as the negotiating party; the stated negotiation topic was price and terms of payment.

Finally, the clerk listed five items on existing litigation under California Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), naming cases including Oshiro v. City of Costa Mesa (Orange County Superior Court); City of Costa Mesa v. D'Alessio Investments (440 Fair Drive and N 1779 Newport Boulevard, Orange County Superior Court); D'Alessio Investments v. City of Costa Mesa (U.S. District Court, Central District of California); and City of Costa Mesa v. DLSCO (1963 Wallace Avenue, Orange County Superior Court).

After the clerk finished reading the closed-session agenda the council moved to the community room for closed session. By law the council will not disclose what was discussed in closed session except as allowed under state law (for example, by announcing final actions or settlements when disclosure is permitted).