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Carlsbad council to meet in closed session over Reed v. City of Carlsbad; mayor to recuse
Summary
The Carlsbad City Council recessed into closed session to meet with legal counsel about the pending case Reed v. City of Carlsbad, authorized under Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1). Mayor Blackburn was announced as not participating because of a disqualifying financial interest.
The Carlsbad City Council moved into closed session on Oct. 27 to meet with legal counsel regarding the pending case Reed v. City of Carlsbad, the city attorney announced.
The council cited Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), the statutory authorization for closed-session discussion of pending litigation. The city attorney said the mayor would not participate in the closed session because he has a disqualifying financial interest in one of the matters under discussion; the transcript does not specify which matter prompted the recusal.
The announcement followed roll call and an indication that there were no public speakers. The transcript records the closed-session items and the mayor's recusal but contains no public description of legal claims, potential liabilities, settlement authority or any vote on litigation strategy.
No formal public action, motion text, or vote related to Reed v. City of Carlsbad was recorded in the provided transcript.
