CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED POTENTIAL LITIGATION - The Closed Session is authorized by the attorney-client privilege, Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). One potential case (Letter received from the Law Firm Rand, Paster, & Nelson LLP dated January 8, 2026, attached as part of the Agenda packet).

Summary

This item concerns a closed session for conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated potential litigation. The City has received a letter dated January 8, 2026, from the law firm Rand, Paster, & Nelson LLP, representing Wal2Wal Inc. The applicant is appealing the Planning Commission's disapproval of their mixed-use project at 401-417 S. Pacific Coast Highway. The applicant is requesting a continuance of the appeal hearing from January 20, 2026, to February 17, 2026, to allow for further discussions to potentially resolve outstanding issues and avoid litigation. The applicant agrees to toll all applicable timelines for the duration of the continuance.

Citizen Impact

Residents may be impacted by the potential litigation surrounding the mixed-use project at 401-417 S. Pacific Coast Highway. The outcome of this legal matter could affect the project's future development and its associated impacts on the neighborhood.

Confidence

high