CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - THREAT OF LITIGATION

This item concerns a formal demand from Beaches for All-California, represented by Carstens, Black & Minteer LLP, to cure and correct a violation of the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code section 54960.1). The alleged violation stems from the February 10, 2026 City Council meeting agenda. The agenda item, titled "Safety Enhancement Zones Expansion and Enforcement During Peak Activity Periods," was described as addressing illegal activity during "Spring Break" and other "High-Risk Periods." However, the action taken was the introduction of Ordinance No. 2026-2, which permanently reduces the maximum allowable size of shade structures on public beaches from 10 feet by 10 feet to 6 feet by 6 feet. The demand asserts that the agenda description failed to clearly disclose that this reduction is permanent, year-round, and alters general beach use regulations beyond the scope of the Safety Enhancement Zones. The group requests the City rescind the action and re-agendize the amendment with a clear and accurate description. They request confirmation of intent to cure within 30 days.