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Encinitas City Council adjourns to closed session on government tort claim by Megan Walker
Summary
At the start of its meeting the Encinitas City Council went into closed session to consult with legal counsel about a government tort claim filed by Megan Walker under Government Code 54956.9(d)(2); the council said it will report actions at the next regular meeting.
At the start of its meeting the Encinitas City Council adjourned to closed session to consult with legal counsel about a government tort claim filed by Megan Walker, citing Government Code 54956.9(d)(2).
A staff member told the council the item was a “conference with legal counsel on a significant exposure to litigation” and that the “potential number of cases is 1,” adding that the “circumstances are [a] government tort claim by Megan Walker.” The staff member said the council would report any closed-session actions at the following regular meeting.
Council Member San Antonio, Council Member Schaeffer and Council Member O'Hara were present for the roll call; Deputy Mayor Lyons was absent and Mayor Ehlers was present. The council noted there were no public speakers before adjourning to closed session.
No further details about the claim, any potential damages, or anticipated legal strategy were discussed in open session. The council did not take any public votes on the matter during the recorded portion of the meeting; the body said it would provide a report on any actions taken in closed session at its next regular meeting.
