Overview
- The council pulled the agenda item to extend former interim city manager Steve Colangelo’s contract and left the interim position vacant at the Aug. 12 meeting after an hourslong delay.
- A closed session that ran from mid-afternoon until nearly 8:30 p.m. postponed the public meeting start by almost three hours, prompting resident outrage over lack of transparency.
- Vice Mayor Jason Lee is seeking a referral to the California Attorney General to investigate alleged budget irregularities and unauthorized departmental changes.
- Mayor Christina Fugazi defended Colangelo’s qualifications, saying she supports outside oversight to avoid using taxpayer funds.
- The stalled leadership decision and ongoing procedural breakdowns have intensified calls for transparency and stronger internal controls at City Hall.