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Council holds closed sessions on two lawsuits and labor talks; city attorney reports no reportable action
Summary
The council met in closed session on two existing litigation matters (Whittier Conservancy v. City of Whittier, Case Nos. 25STCP04856 and 24STCP03966) and labor negotiations; City Attorney Keith Collins said there was nothing to report out of closed session.
The Whittier City Council met in closed session on May 5, 2026 to discuss two existing litigation matters and ongoing labor negotiations. The litigation items were listed as Whittier Conservancy v. City of Whittier, Case No. 25STCP04856 and Case No. 24STCP03966 under Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1). Council also met with labor negotiators under Government Code section 54957.6 with Agency Negotiator Conal McNamara regarding represented and unrepresented employees, including the Whittier City Employees’ Association, Whittier Police Officers’ Association and Whittier Police Management Association.
At the meeting’s closed session report, City Attorney Keith Collins indicated "there was nothing to report out of Closed Session." No formal announcements, settlements, or reportable board actions were disclosed at adjournment. Council members reconvened in open session after the closed session and the meeting was adjourned at 11:42 p.m.
