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Council Briefings on Contractors With City Litigation (26-0193)

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Discussion and action to direct the City Attorney- that prior to the award of any City contract where the proposed awardee has been involved in prior or active litigation with the City- to brief City Council on the background and context of such litigation and any other related legal considerations relevant to the proposed contract, with such briefing to occur in executive session.

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The City Council directed the City Attorney to brief members in executive session, before any City contract is awarded, when the proposed awardee has been involved in past or active litigation with the City. The briefing would cover the background of the litigation and related legal considerations. The measure was approved as revised on February 3, 2026, by a 5 to 1 vote.
3 eventsFirst seen Feb 3, 2026Last activity Feb 3, 2026File #: 26-0193
City Council: Approved as Revised — Feb 3, 2026
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policy
governance

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Vote
Approved as Revised

A motion was made by Representative Chávez, seconded by Representative Acevedo, to Approved as Revised the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

Vote
Carried: 5 to 1

Discussion and action to direct the City Attorney- that prior to the award of any City contract where the proposed awardee has been involved in prior or active litigation with the City- to brief City Council on the background and context of such litigation and any other related legal considerations relevant to the proposed contract, with such briefing to occur in executive session.

Vote: 5 for, 1 against, 2 absent

main motion as amended: direct the City Attorney to brief Council in executive session on awardee litigation with the City going back 10 years

4th and final motion (main motion as amended) disposing of Item 32.

Hearing
Amend

A motion was made by Representative Chávez, seconded by Representative Acevedo, to Amend the item. The motion carried by the following vote: