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Council reports $1.8 million settlement in federal case; authorizes litigation for two receivership matters

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After closed session the city attorney reported the council approved a $1.8 million settlement in Daniel Felix v. Andrew Sibini, et al., U.S. District Court case No. 5:24‑CV‑01494 by a 5–1 vote. The council also unanimously authorized counsel to initiate two receivership lawsuits.

Following a closed‑session review, the City Attorney reported two formal, reportable actions. First, the council approved a settlement in federal litigation Daniel Felix v. Andrew Sibini, et al., United States District Court case No. 5:24‑CV‑01494 in the amount of $1,800,000. The settlement motion was moved and seconded in closed session and carried by a 5–1 recorded vote, with Councilmember Ortiz voting no.

Second, the council unanimously granted authority to the city’s legal counsel to initiate litigation in two receivership cases. That motion passed 6–0. The…

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