Council Filed Tue, Nov 10 8:11 PM
Citrus Heights council to meet in closed session over potential lawsuit
A special 12:30 p.m. meeting is set to include a closed-door legal briefing on one possible lawsuit, with no other items on the agenda.
Unofficial until the minutes are approved. We will update this page when they are posted.
- The council is scheduled to meet in a special session at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in City Hall Council Chambers at 6360 Fountain Square Dr. (Agenda)
- The only substantive item is a closed-door meeting with legal counsel about one potential lawsuit, citing "significant exposure to litigation" under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (Agenda)
- The public can comment in person, by Zoom, by phone, or in writing by 12:00 p.m. on the meeting date; written comments are forwarded to council members but not read aloud (Agenda)
- The council is scheduled to report out of closed session afterward, then adjourn (Agenda)
Council to discuss one potential lawsuit behind closed doors
- What
- Conference with legal counsel about anticipated litigation
- Legal basis
- Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), significant exposure to litigation
- Cases
- 1 potential case
- Where
- City Hall Council Chambers, 6360 Fountain Square Dr., Citrus Heights
- When
- Special meeting, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, 12:30 p.m.
- Source
- Agenda, item 2
The council is scheduled to meet privately with its legal counsel to discuss one potential lawsuit. The agenda cites "significant exposure to litigation" as the reason the discussion is closed to the public.
The agenda does not say what the potential case is about or who might be involved. Under state law, this type of closed session lets the council hear legal advice without the public present.
The council is scheduled to report out of closed session afterward. That report is the public's chance to hear whether any action was taken.
How residents can weigh in
- In person
- Fill out a blue Speaker Identification Card and give it to the City Clerk before the item is heard
- Online
- Zoom webinar, ID 823 4669 6289
- By phone
- 1-669-900-6833; press *9 to raise hand, *6 to unmute
- Written comments
- Due by 12:00 p.m. on the meeting date; forwarded to council members and made part of the public record, but not read aloud
- Speaking time
- Normally 3 minutes per speaker; the Mayor can lengthen or shorten it
- Source
- Agenda, participation instructions
Residents can attend in person at City Hall or join by Zoom or phone. Those who want to speak in person should fill out a blue speaker card and hand it to the City Clerk before the item is heard.
Written comments must be submitted by noon on the meeting date. They become part of the public record and go to all council members, but they are not read during the meeting.
People who need a disability-related accommodation should contact the City Clerk's Office at least 48 hours before the meeting.
Roll call and adjournment
- Roll call
- Council Members Karpinski-Costa, Nelson, Schaefer, Middleton, Lopez-Taff
- Source
- Agenda, items 1 and adjournment
The meeting opens with roll call and is scheduled to end with a report out of closed session and adjournment. No other business items appear on the agenda.
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