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Carson City Council meets in closed session over Tesoro litigation; city attorney reports no reportable action
Summary
On Aug. 7, 2026, the Carson City Council recessed into closed session to discuss existing litigation with Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company LLC (case B335686) and anticipated litigation under Government Code section 54956.9; upon return the city attorney said no reportable action was taken.
The Carson City Council recessed into a closed session on Aug. 7, 2026, to consult with legal counsel about existing and anticipated litigation involving the city. The city attorney identified the first matter as Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company LLC v. City of Carson, Second Appellate District, case no. B335686, and cited Government Code provisions governing confidentiality of litigation discussions.
After returning to open session, the city attorney reported: "No reportable action was taken on either of the items." The closed session had covered two items: existing litigation under Government Code section 54956.9(a) and a separate item about anticipated litigation referenced under subsections commonly cited as (d)(2), (d)(3) and (e)(1) for exposure to litigation. The announcement established there were deliberations but no formal votes or public decisions to disclose at that time.
The closed-session announcement and later report were delivered by the city attorney (identified in the transcript as the city attorney). The matter remains subject to attorney–client confidentiality and possible future public action; no further steps or public directives were announced at the meeting.
