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City reports direction to defend lawsuit by Brian McMillan; public asks about legal fees
Summary
City staff reported that the City Council gave direction in closed session to defend the city against a complaint filed by Brian McMillan. A resident asked whether taxpayers could be liable for the plaintiff’s legal fees and whether the city would have to report such liabilities.
At the start of the meeting the city attorney reported that the City Council had given direction in closed session to defend the city in a complaint filed by Brian McMillan alleging multiple causes of action.
After the closed‑session disclosure, a public commenter asked about possible city liability for plaintiff legal fees and whether any payments would be reported to taxpayers. The commenter, Andrew O’Connor, said Mr. McMillan had addressed the council multiple times seeking to improve a shopping plaza and that follow‑up had not occurred before the complaint was filed.
What the city said The city attorney briefly reported the council’s closed‑session direction to defend the city. No further details of the litigation or settlement positions were disclosed in open session. The mayor invited the public commenter to provide contact information so the sheriff or staff could follow up.
What the council did No public vote or settlement action was taken in open session. The disclosure was limited to the text required after closed session: that the council had given direction to defend the lawsuit. Council did not provide additional legal or financial detail in open session.
