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Council approves $2.45 million in outside‑counsel transfers after closed session; critics warn of fiscal optics
Summary
After a closed session, the council authorized transfers to increase contracts with Nossaman LLP ($650,000) and Gibson Dunn & Crutcher ($1.8 million). Dissenting members and public commenters criticized repeated requests for outside counsel spending tied to litigation over projects including Venice Dell.
The Los Angeles City Council approved two funding transfers for outside counsel after discussing items in closed session, prompting public criticism from community members who oppose the city’s continued litigation spending.
On item 22 the council authorized an amendment to increase contract CD146250 with Nossaman LLP by $650,000, with controller instructions to transfer funds to the City Attorney’s account. The roll call recorded nine ayes and three noes. For item 23 the council approved a $1,800,000 transfer to the Gibson Dunn & Crutcher contract (contract 201616) with a roll…
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