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Local business owners urge mediation in lawsuits against National City; Kalimota seeks license
Summary
Business representatives, including Jacqueline Reynoso of Kalimota, urged the council to mediate a licensing dispute and settle litigation; Reynoso said the company will dismiss claims if granted a license and the parties will mediate next week.
Several business representatives asked the council to pursue mediation to resolve pending litigation and allow local firms to operate in National City.
An unnamed business owner told the council that settling the pending lawsuit (agenda item 5.2) could bring revenue to the city and argued the company had been scored as qualified but lost opportunities to out-of-town bidders. The speaker urged the city to settle rather than continue litigation.
Jacqueline Reynoso, who identified herself as a Kalimota owner, said Kalimota is one of only two local qualified applicants seeking a license and that her company is 100% female-owned and BIPOC-led. Reynoso said Kalimota would dismiss litigation costs if the city grants a license and urged the mayor and council to approach the upcoming mediation in good faith. She also referenced a prior $10 million judgment against the city for discrimination in another matter.
A speaker who appears to represent applicants said there is an offer in front of the city and requested the council come to mediation prepared to move forward. The parties said mediation is scheduled for Wednesday.
No public action on licensing or settlement was recorded in the available segments; the council entered closed session to discuss litigation.
