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Santa Clara council adjourns to closed session on labor talks; excuses two members
Summary
The Santa Clara City Council held a special meeting and went into closed session to confer with labor negotiators about Unit 4 (engineers) and Unit 10 (Public Safety Non‑Sworn Employees Association). The council excused Vice Mayor Cox and Councilmember Park; the motion passed unanimously of those present.
The Santa Clara City Council convened a special meeting and adjourned into closed session to confer with labor negotiators on matters involving Unit 4 (engineers) and Unit 10 (Public Safety Non‑Sworn Employees Association), the City Attorney said.
The closed-session topic was announced aloud by the City Attorney, who said the council’s representatives for the conference were listed on the meeting agenda and that any reportable actions would be reported at the July 8 meeting.
At roll call, Councilman Gonzales, Councilman Shah, Councilman Hardy, Councilman Jane and Mayor Gilmore were recorded present. Vice Mayor Cox and Councilman Park were recorded absent. The City noted that Councilman Park was participating remotely under AB 2449 (just cause) but was not yet online at the start of the meeting.
A motion to excuse Vice Mayor Cox and Councilman Park was made and seconded. The council voted; the motion passed unanimously of those present.
Following the roll call and the motion, the council adjourned to closed session to confer with labor negotiators. The City Attorney said the council will report any reportable actions from the closed session at the City Council meeting on July 8.
Because the substantive discussions occurred in closed session, the council did not disclose details of the negotiations during the public meeting.
