The motion allows the Board of Supervisors to meet privately on September 24, 2024, to discuss legal matters with the City Attorney related to a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This meeting is in accordance with state and local laws regarding closed sessions for litigation.
Motion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session on September 24, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.9, and San Francisco Administrative Code, Section 67.10(d)(1), for the purpose of conferring with, or receiving advice from, the City Attorney regarding existing litigation in which the City is a party: City and County of San Francisco v. United States Environmental Protection Agency (United States Supreme Court) Case No. 23-753.
How it got here
This legislation originated from the need for the Board of Supervisors to discuss ongoing litigation involving the City and the EPA regarding water discharge permits.
The City is a party to a lawsuit against the United States Environmental Protection Agency concerning water discharge permits, which is pending in the United States Supreme Court.
Supervisor Melgar introduced a motion for the Board to convene in closed session to discuss the ongoing litigation with the City Attorney.
The motion was amended to include a specific time for the closed session on September 24, 2024, at 2:30 p.m.
The Board of Supervisors approved the motion as amended, allowing for a closed session to discuss the litigation.
The Board is scheduled to convene in closed session to receive advice from the City Attorney regarding the litigation with the EPA.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
This legislation schedules a closed session for the Board of Supervisors to discuss legal matters related to a case involving the City and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The meeting is set for September 24, 2024, at 2:30 p.m.
