What is Being Proposed
The City Attorney's Office is requesting that the City Council hold a closed session meeting to discuss settlement negotiations and receive legal advice regarding a pending litigation case: Mariano de la Rosa v. City of Los Angeles (Case No. 23SCV23441, Claim No. C23-100777).
Why
This closed session is authorized under California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), which permits public agencies to meet privately with legal counsel to discuss pending litigation strategy and settlement options. The purpose is to allow the City Council to receive confidential legal advice from the City Attorney's Office regarding how to proceed with this case.
Key Details
Incident Date: November 8, 2022 Location: 2329 Berkeley Avenue, Los Angeles Case Type: Tree falling incident (property/personal injury claim) Contact: Patty Thammalaviroj, Deputy City Attorney, (213) 978-8025 Report Date: October 9, 2025 Report Number: R25-0502
Impact
This affects City Council members and potentially impacts the city's liability exposure and budget. The closed session allows confidential discussion of settlement strategy without public disclosure of negotiation details, which is standard practice for protecting the city's legal interests in ongoing litigation.