Overview
- Council voted 7-0 to refer the matter to the San Joaquin County district attorney, the grand jury, and the California attorney general for review.
- Members approved the mayor’s proposal, 4-3, to form an investigatory ad‑hoc committee to examine allegations involving Vice Mayor Jason Lee.
- Discussion centered on an alleged unauthorized commitment letter tied to the Behavioral Health Community Infrastructure Program grant.
- Council pressed the city attorney on whether the commitment letter is legally binding, highlighting potential legal and fiscal implications.
- The meeting grew confrontational, prompting a recess after an accusation by the vice mayor; residents had earlier packed chambers to protest last week’s canceled session for lack of quorum.