Livingston, California Development News

City Council Adjourns to Closed Session for Labor Negotiations and Legal Counsel

The City Council convened for a meeting on July 7, 2026. A roll call was taken, noting the absence of Council member Wallace and Mayor Murden. Following the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for first responders and military members, the council moved to a closed session. The closed session agenda included three items: conference with a labor negotiator regarding OE3 Clerical Bargaining Unit, OE3 Police Supervisor Employees, and OE3 Livingston Police Officers Association [cite: 26-33]; conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation with significant exposure [cite: 34-37]; and conference with legal counsel regarding the initiation of litigation [cite: 38-41]. Staff recommended amending the agenda to remove one of the unnamed matters from item seven, reducing it from two matters to one [cite: 45-48]. The council then adjourned to the special meeting closed session, with a report out expected after its conclusion [cite: 52-54].