HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-08-11 CC MINUTESWednesday, August 11, 2021
Minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Palm Springs
Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, by Governor Newsom, this meeting was conducted by
teleconference and there was no in-person public access to the meeting location.
CALL TO ORDER:
A Special Meeting of the Palm Springs City Council was called to order by Mayor Holstege on
Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Grace Elena Garner, Geoff Kors, Dennis Woods; Mayor Pro Tem
Lisa Middleton; and Mayor Christy Holstege
Absent: None.
City Staff
Present: Justin Clifton, City Manager; Jeffrey Ballinger, City Attorney; and Anthony J. Mejia,
City Clerk, were present at Roll Call.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
None.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
The Special Closed Session of the City Council of August 11, 2021, was called to order by Mayor
Holstege at 5:30 p.m., with all members present.
The meeting convened into Closed Session to discuss the following items as listed on the Special
Closed Session Meeting Agenda:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION, Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Russell Manning v. City of Palm Springs
Case No. PSC 1704634 Superior Court of the State of California, County of Riverside
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – MATTERS CREATING SIGNIFICANT
EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One (1) matter that, under the existing circumstances, the City Attorney believes creates
significant exposure to litigation.
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER INITIATION OF
LITIGATION, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
Under existing facts and circumstances, there is one (1) matter the City Council has decided
or may decide to initiate litigation.
City Attorney Ballinger reported that the City Council received briefings and provided direction
to staff regarding the agendized Closed Session Items but did not take any reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned to the Regular City Council meeting of September 9, 2021.
Respectfully submitted,
Anthony J. Mejia, MMC
City Clerk
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 12/09/2021