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Council recesses into closed session to discuss existing litigation under Government Code 54956.9(d)(1)
Summary
Council announced it would discuss an item described as existing litigation in closed session, citing Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1); no further details were given in open session.
The Manhattan Beach City Council recessed into closed session Tuesday to discuss an item described by staff as "existing litigation identified on the agenda pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)." Mayor Franklin announced the recess and a staff member described the legal basis for the session.
The announcement came after the council approved the meeting agenda by a 5-0 vote and closed the public comment period. No additional information about the litigation was provided in open session; closed sessions on litigation are authorized by state law and generally do not include public discussion of case details on the dais.
