Overview
- The special session was called to examine potential charter violations and misuse of public funds tied to a BCHIP grant application.
- City officials say a former interim city manager sent a letter pledging about $823,000 in matching funds without council approval or public discussion.
- Vice Mayor Jason Lee, Mario Enríquez and Michael Blower appeared; Mayor Christina Fugazi, Michele Padilla, Mariela Ponce and Brando Villapudua did not attend.
- The meeting was adjourned and reset for Nov. 12 at 6 p.m., following an already scheduled audit meeting.
- The council had previously voted 5–2 to convene the session, and Lee has pressed for transparency and possible referrals to oversight or enforcement agencies.