A motion by Councilwoman Wendy Leece to put the charter proposal
on November’s rather than June’s ballot failed to get a second.
Costa Mesa’s Wendy Leece says when council members send and
receive text messages during meetings, it’s not only rude and
disruptive but could lead to violations of the state’s open
meetings law.
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City leaders point to a large, unfunded pension liability as
evidence of financial problems, but they’ve been citing a figure
that’s nearly 70 percent larger than the actual amount, according
to CalPERS officials.
Al Morelli withdrew his appeal of the store’s Black Friday hours
and will get back his $1,220.
More than 100 people packed City Hall for a hearing on the
proposed charter, with many oinsisting that the City Council is
rushing the charter process.
Residents of the Costa Mesa neighborhood say Target has
repeatedly violated the terms of its development review and the
city has gone easy on the company.
Move is the latest effort by the Republican council’s majority
to limit the influence of the city’s employee unions.
The council majority takes another step toward the controversial
outsourcing effort it began six months ago.
The City Council passes a $115-million budget that includes $6
million in cuts, including $1.2 million from the police department.
The budget contains no specifics on layoffs.
Councilman Jim Righeimer defends city action to have two-member
working groups while Councilwoman Wendy Leece demands
documents.
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