Millbrae City Council recesses into closed session to consider initiating litigation

The Millbrae City Council met in closed session on June 23, 2026, recessing at 6:02 p.m. to confer with legal counsel about the possible initiation of litigation under Government Code 54956.9(d)(4). Four members — Council member Newan, Council member Riley, Vice Mayor Funk and Mayor Raldi — were recorded present at roll call.

The council opened the meeting and deferred the Pledge of Allegiance until the main council meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Members of the public were invited to comment on the closed-session agenda before the council recessed; the city clerk reported there were no public comments.

Shortly before the close of the public portion, the presiding officer announced the council would go into closed session “for a conference with legal counsel consideration of initiation of litigation,” citing the Government Code provision that permits confidential discussion of potential litigation. The brief transcript excerpt does not include further detail about the subject of the potential litigation or any motions, votes or instructions taken in closed session.

Because the discussion occurred in closed session, state law generally restricts public disclosure of the council’s deliberations and legal advice given in that setting. The council scheduled its main public meeting for 7:00 p.m.; the closed-session excerpt contains no record of formal action or a subsequent vote on the matter described.

The city clerk handled roll call and confirmed attendance; no public speakers addressed the council on the closed-session item before the meeting recessed into closed session.