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CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
JANUARY 28, 2025
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 735 ANACAPA STREET
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Randy Rowse called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Rowse.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria (10:33 a. m.), Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: City Administrator Kelly McAdoo, City Attorney Sarah J. Knecht, Deputy City Clerk Austin Taylor.
RECESS
Mayor Rowse recessed to close session at 10:31 a. m. and stated that no reportable action is anticipated.
CLOSED SESSION
1. Subject: Conference with City Attorney - Existing Litigation - Gov. Code §54956. 9(d)(1) (160. 03)
Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session to consider pending litigation pursuant to subsection (d)(1) of section 54956. 9 of the Government Code and take appropriate action as needed.
The pending litigation is Michael Claytor v. City of Santa Barbara WCAB Case Nos. : ADJ10552839, ADJ11821063, ADJ11754071, ADJ15543656. 01/28/2025 Santa Barbara City Council Minutes Page 1 of 3
1. 2.
Subject: Conference with City Attorney - Existing Litigation - Gov. Code §54956. 9(d)(1) (160. 03) (CONT'D)
Scheduling: Duration 30 mins; 10:30 a.m
Report: None anticipated
Document:
Time:
Report:
January 28, 2025, report from the City Attorney
10:33 a. m. -10:49 a. m.
No report made.
Subject: Conference with City Attorney-Anticipated Litigation - Gov. Code § 54956. 9(d)(2) & (e)(3) (160. 03)
Recommendation: That Council hold a closed session to consider significant exposure to litigation (one potential case) pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9(d)(2) & (e)(3) and take appropriate action as needed.
The anticipated litigation is based upon significant exposure arising out of the claim filed on October 11, 2024, through the law firm of Christina A. Humphrey; a copy is on file with the City Clerk's office.
Scheduling: Duration: 1 hour; 10:30 a. m.
Report: None anticipated
Document:
Time:
Report:
January 28, 2025, report from the City Attorney
10:49 a. m. - 11:30 a. m.
No report made.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
No one wished to speak.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rowse adjourned the meeting at 11:30 a. m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara on February 11, 2025.
SANT BA CITY COUNCIL SANTA BARBARA
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
ATTEST:
RANDY R SE
AYOR
SARAH G RMAN
CITY CLERK SERVICES MANAGER
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