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Carlsbad council adjourns to closed session to consider initiation of litigation
Summary
At the start of the meeting the Carlsbad City Council voted by unanimous consent to adjourn to a closed session to discuss the possible initiation of litigation under Government Code section 54956.9; no details about the potential case were disclosed in the public session.
Mayor Blackburn called the meeting to order and took roll before the City Council moved into a closed session to discuss possible litigation.
The City Attorney directed the council to adjourn to closed session "to have a conference with legal counsel to consider the initiation of litigation, one case," citing Government Code section 54956.9. A staff member said there were "no speakers" on the closed-session item. Council member Shim, Council member Barkholder, Council member Acosta, Mayor Pro Tem Temba Patel and Mayor Blackburn were recorded as present.
The closed-session item concerns only the council's authority to consult with legal counsel about initiating litigation; the council did not disclose the subject of the potential suit or any parties involved during the public portion of the meeting. The transcript records no formal roll-call vote on the closed-session motion; the meeting proceeded by unanimous consent to adjourn to closed session.
No additional materials, timing for reconvening, or further public details were provided in the transcript excerpt.
