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Sacramento council to meet privately on lawsuit, potential case and police union talks

A special closed-door session on September 15 covers an existing lawsuit, one possible new case and contract negotiations with the police officers association.

Source: City Council agendaThe public document this came from. The full summary links to the original so you can check it yourself. Reviewed by an editorEvery item is checked against the official record before it goes up.

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The short version
  1. The council is scheduled to meet behind closed doors at noon on September 15 at City Hall, 915 I Street. (Agenda)
  2. Council members would discuss an existing lawsuit, Shavon Gibson v. City of Sacramento, with legal counsel. (Agenda)
  3. They would also discuss one potential lawsuit that has not been filed. (Agenda)
  4. Labor talks with the Sacramento Police Officers Association are on the list. (Agenda)
  5. No decisions are recorded yet because minutes are not available. (Agenda)
Item 1 · Closed session

Council to discuss existing lawsuit with its lawyer

Case
Shavon Gibson v. City of Sacramento, Sacramento County Superior Court Case No. 24CV000752
Legal basis
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), existing litigation
Source
Agenda, item 1

The council is scheduled to meet privately with the city attorney about a lawsuit already filed against the city.

The agenda names the case and its Sacramento County Superior Court number but gives no other details.

Because the item is in closed session, the public cannot attend this discussion.

Item 2 · Closed session

One possible lawsuit to be discussed privately

Legal basis
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4), anticipated litigation
Number of cases
One potential case
Source
Agenda, item 2

Council members would also talk with legal counsel about one case that could be filed.

The agenda does not say who might sue or what the case would be about.

This discussion is also closed to the public.

Item 3 · Closed session

Police union contract talks on the closed agenda

Employee organization
Sacramento Police Officers Association
City representatives
City Manager Maraskeshia Smith, Aaron Donato and Tim Davis
Legal basis
Government Code section 54957.6, labor negotiations
Source
Agenda, item 3

The council is scheduled to discuss labor negotiations with the union that represents Sacramento police officers.

The city manager and two other named city representatives would speak for the city.

The agenda does not describe any proposed contract terms or pay changes.

Meeting basics

How the public can take part

When
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 12:00 PM
Where
City Hall Complex, 915 I Street, Sacramento
Public comment
Two minutes per item, up to four items
Source
Agenda, meeting details and public comment rules

The meeting is a joint session of the City Council and several city authorities and agencies.

The public may comment before the closed session begins. Written comments can be submitted online and are filed in the record but not read aloud.

The meeting can be watched on the city's YouTube channel or on Metro Cable 14.

Read the original City Council agenda →

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