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Consent
Item No. 5.
MEETING DATE: 10/06/2025
 
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
 
FROM: JIM SADRO, CITY MANAGER
By:  Gabriella Yap, Assistant City Manager

 
SUBJECT:
APPROVE DENIAL OF LIABILITY CLAIM OF MR. BROCK O’KENNARD

RECOMMENDATION:


That the City Council deny the claim of Mr. Brock O’Kennard in order to set a definite six-month Statute of Limitations date.

DISCUSSION:

Mr. Brock O’Kennard, a City of Los Angeles resident, retained an attorney who filed a claim against the City on May 20, 2025, in excess of $75,000.00. The claim alleges that on November 19, 2024, the claimant was sleeping in the back seat of his friend’s vehicle parked in front of 430 West Country Hills Drive when he was confronted by La Habra Police Officers and arrested. The claim alleges that the Police Officers used excessive force, which caused him to sustain injuries.

FISCAL IMPACT/SOURCE OF FUNDING:

None.

GENERAL PLAN RELEVANCE/CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES:

This recommended action is consistent with the following area(s) of the General Plan:
ED 9.1 Balanced Fiscal Practice

It is also consistent with the following City Council FY2025-26 Goals and Objectives:
Goal 2- Management of Public Revenues and Fiscal Assets/Objective A