Council approves $2.45 million in outside‑counsel transfers after closed session; critics warn of fiscal optics 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's recent approval of $2.45 million for outside legal counsel is raising eyebrows and sparking public outrage over the escalating costs tied to the Venice Dell affordable-housing project.

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Council approves Venice item tied to mobility hub and contested Benish development after heated debate The council voted to approve committee recommendations on a Venice project that includes a mobility hub proposal at Lot 7‑31 while opponents warned about displacement and litigation; the measure passed 11-3.

The Los Angeles City Council has made a pivotal decision that could reshape housing and mobility in Venice, sparking a heated debate over community concerns and coastal access.

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