Brief

The City Administrative Officer submitted a document on September 11, 2026 concerning John Klene, Anthony Dumbrique V, and Marcella Winn, which was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee on September 15, 2026. The file references a U.S. District Court case (2:22-CV-08318-KK), suggesting it may involve a settlement, judgment, or litigation-related expenditure requiring council approval. The matter remains pending in committee.

Full summary

This file concerns a request by City Administrative Officer Matthew W. Szabo for the City Council to convene in closed session to discuss a proposed settlement in a police tort lawsuit filed in federal court. The case — John Klene and Anthony Dumbrique v. Marcella Winn, U.S. District Court Case No. 2:22-CV-08318-KK — is described as police tort litigation against the Los Angeles Police Department. The closed session is authorized under California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), which permits legislative bodies to meet privately when litigation is pending or anticipated. Outside legal counsel retained by the City through the Attorney Conflicts Panel is representing the City in this matter and is seeking direction from the Council on settlement terms. The use of the Attorney Conflicts Panel indicates the City Attorney's office has a conflict of interest in this case and independent counsel has been brought in. The CAO's letter requests the matter be placed on the Claims Board agenda for October 5, 2026, and on the Budget and Finance Committee and full City Council agendas as soon as possible. The file was introduced on September 11, 2026, when the CAO submitted the report, and was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee four days later. Settlement of litigation involving the City typically requires approval from the Claims Board, the Budget and Finance Committee, and the full City Council, particularly when the settlement amount exceeds a certain threshold. As of the last recorded activity, the file remains pending in the Budget and Finance Committee, with no council vote yet taken. The file expires on September 11, 2028.

Activity (2)

• 2026-09-15 City Administrative Officer document(s) referred to Budget and Finance Committee.
• 2026-09-11 Document submitted by City Administrative Officer, dated September 11, 2026.

Documents (1)

• 2026-09-11 Report from City Administrative Officer · report