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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
(Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2) (e)(3)): 1 matter
Recommendation
On Aprill 22, 2024, Elise M. Kern with the law firm of Palmieri, Hennessey & Leifer, LLP, confirmed that Mr. Chris Benzen is inclined to pursue litigation against the City of Newport Beach if the City Council increases the rent for moorings, as recommended by the Harbor Commission. A copy of the e-mail from Ms. Kern is on file with the City Clerk located at 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, California 92660, and is available for public inspection pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5.
The sole purpose of this Closed Session matter is to discuss the potential litigation and not to discuss the Harbor Commission recommendation regarding mooring rental rates. Any change to mooring rental rates will be considered during a future open meeting of the City Council.