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Santee Council holds closed session, cites potential litigation tied to cannabis selection
Summary
Council convened a closed session July 8, 2025 to discuss anticipated litigation, noting twelve potential cases related to the retail cannabis selection process; no closed-session decision was disclosed in open session beyond direction for reconvening.
During the July 8 special meeting the council recessed to a closed session at 4:45 p.m. under Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation. The minutes state the matter involved "significant exposure to litigation: Twelve potential cases related to the retail cannabis business selection process." No settlement or decision was announced at that time; the mayor reported that direction was received and the council reconvened the next day to continue deliberations.
The minutes record only that the closed session occurred and that council received direction; they do not include closed-session details or any outcomes beyond the notation that day three would reconvene on July 11, 2025. Because closed sessions are confidential, the minutes provide only the statutorily required summary and the public record shows the council proceeded with the selection schedule.
