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Costa Mesa council votes to terminate city manager in closed session; two council members opposed
Summary
The Costa Mesa City Council voted in closed session to end the employment agreement of the city manager. The motion passed with two dissenting votes and one abstention; the termination was later clarified as without cause.
Costa Mesa — The Costa Mesa City Council voted in closed session on May 6 to terminate the employment agreement of the city manager.
City Attorney (reported to council) said the action was taken “by motion of Council member Gameros, seconded by Council member Bewley,” and that “the city council acted to terminate the employment agreement of the city manager.” Council members Reynolds and Marr voted no; Mayor John B. Stevens abstained. The city attorney later clarified the termination…
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