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Santa Clara council adjourns to closed session to discuss anticipated litigation and labor talks

City Council · November 11, 2025
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Summary

The City Council recessed into closed session to discuss up to two potential litigation matters, labor negotiations with multiple employee units including the Santa Clara firefighters and the IBEW, and an existing lawsuit, City of Santa Clara v. Lingenfelter. No public comments were offered before the council went into closed session.

The City Council of Santa Clara recessed its open meeting and moved into closed session to consider three items: anticipated litigation, labor negotiations with several employee organizations, and an existing lawsuit naming the city as plaintiff.

City Attorney (first speaking at SEG 022) told the council the first closed-session item would address anticipated litigation,…

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