Pasadena City Council to Weigh Potential Litigation in Closed-Session Meeting Monday

The Pasadena City Council will hold a special closed-session meeting Monday at 4:45 p.m. to consider whether to initiate litigation in a potential legal matter, according to a public notice posted by city officials.

The meeting, which will take place in the City Council Chamber at Pasadena City Hall, 100 North Garfield Avenue, includes only one agenda item: “Consideration of initiation of litigation” under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). This provision allows the council to meet privately to determine whether to file a lawsuit. The notice indicates one potential case is under review, though no further details have been disclosed.

At least one councilmember is expected to participate remotely via a teleconference location at a private residence in La Quinta, California.

Members of the public may comment solely on the listed agenda item before the Council enters closed session. As required by California’s Brown Act, the notice was posted on the city’s website and at City Hall on July 3 at 5:30 p.m., and was distributed to media outlets and councilmembers.

Due to the confidential nature of the session, the meeting will not be broadcast. However, the public may contact the City Clerk’s Office for general inquiries.

Under the Brown Act, if the Council authorizes litigation, it must generally disclose that action either immediately after the session or at the next regular public meeting. The names of the parties involved must also be revealed once the lawsuit is filed—unless doing so would compromise the city’s legal position, such as by hindering service of process.

If no action is taken, no disclosure is required.