Los Angeles City Council authorizes $16.5 million in settlements after closed session

The Los Angeles City Council voted on Oct. 20, 2000, to authorize the city attorney to expend $16,500,000 to settle multiple claims following a closed-session discussion.

Council members considered the recommendation from the city attorney in closed session and then returned to open session to record the roll call. The clerk announced the tabulation as 10 ayes and 1 no. No further details about the specific claims, plaintiffs or funding sources were provided during the public portion of the meeting.

Council members did not provide additional public discussion about the settlements after the closed session; the council then moved on to other business. The council’s approval directs the city to allocate the identified amount to resolve the matters described to the body in closed session.

The recommendation and vote took place during the meeting’s closed-session portion and were reported to the public after the council reconvened in open session.