Closed Session under Government Code section 54950, relating to the following items: a. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: (1) Alexandra Guadalupe Romo, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al., (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 23CV002984) (2) Michael Darlington (Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ10930717; ADJ10953315; ADJ11261958 & ADJ11261105) (3) Anna Jimenez (Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board No. ADJ13015641) (4) Mario Gonzalez, et al. v. State of California, et al., Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 23CV004194 (as lead coordinated case, including subordinate Monterey County cases: 24CV000421; 24CV000428; 24CV000848; 24CV000904; 24CV001269; and Santa Cruz case: 23CV03022) (5) Macaluso, Joseph, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al., (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24CV003621) b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding two matters of significant exposure to litigation. c. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, the Board will provide direction to negotiators: (1) Designated representatives: Andreas Pyper, Ariana Hurtado and Wendell Sells. Employee Organization(s): All Units d. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding one matter of potential initiation of litigation.

Committee

Board of Supervisors

Requested by

County Counsel

Introduced

June 29, 2026

On agenda

July 7, 2026

Where it was heard

Board of Supervisors Jul 7, 2026

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