City Council Closed Session: Worker's Compensation Claims

Original title: Conference with Legal Counsel The City Council will conduct a closed session with the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services Director and City Attorney pursuant to Government Code section 54956.95(b), to consider the following worker's compensation claim(s): Moore (Case No. ADJ13403470) and Valle (Case No. ADJ14545222).

January 20, 2026

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Finance Connection

Notable money activity

$638,000across 20 reported contributions

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Candidate	Donor	Amount	Industry	Date
Protect, Connect, and Restore the San Geronimo Valley 2020	California Trust For Public Land Action Fund	$51,000	-	Mar 2020
Natalie Moore	NATALIE MOORE	$50,000	JUDGE	Sep 2025
Natalie Moore	NATALIE MOORE	$50,000	JUDGE	Jun 2025
Yes on P - Citizens to Preserve and Protect Livermore Wine Country Sponsored by Tri-Valley Conservancy	Tri-Valley Conservancy	$40,000	-	Nov 2022
Protect, Connect, and Restore the San Geronimo Valley 2020	California Trust For Public Land Action Fund	$35,000	-	Feb 2020
Protect, Connect, and Restore the San Geronimo Valley 2020	California Trust For Public Land Action Fund	$35,000	-	Feb 2020
Protect, Connect, and Restore the San Geronimo Valley 2020	California Trust For Public Land Action Fund	$35,000	-	Feb 2020
Protect, Connect, and Restore the San Geronimo Valley 2020	California Trust For Public Land Action Fund	$35,000	-	Feb 2020
Santa Clarita Valley Chamber PAC	Chiquita Canyon, LLC(John Perkey)	$35,000	-	Feb 2024
Friends of Moreno Valley College, Norco College and Riverside City College -Yes on Measure A	SW REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS ISSUES COMMITTEE ID#1301846	$30,000	-	Feb 2020
Friends of Moreno Valley College, Norco College and Riverside City College -Yes on Measure A	RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT FOUNDATIONACCOUNTING SERVICES	$25,000	-	Jan 2020
Natalie Moore	NATALIE MOORE	$25,000	LOAN FROM<br>CANDIDATE	Mar 2026
Friends of Moreno Valley College, Norco College and Riverside City College -Yes on Measure A	SVA Architects, Inc	$25,000	-	Feb 2020
Friends of Moreno Valley College, Norco College and Riverside City College -Yes on Measure A	Barnhart - Reese Construction Inc	$25,000	-	Feb 2020
Friends of Moreno Valley College, Norco College and Riverside City College -Yes on Measure A	The Hill Partnership Inc	$25,000	-	Jan 2020
Natalie Moore	NATALIE MOORE	$25,000	LOAN FROM<br>CANDIDATE	Mar 2026
Elena Baca-Santa-Cruz, Moreno Valley City Council, District 1, 2024	Moving California Forward Restricted Use Account	$25,000	-	Sep 2024
Protect, Connect, and Restore the San Geronimo Valley 2020	California Trust For Public Land Action Fund	$25,000	-	Feb 2020
Protect, Connect, and Restore the San Geronimo Valley 2020	California Trust For Public Land Action Fund	$22,000	-	Apr 2020
Citizen's to Preserve and Protect Livermore Valley Wine Country Sponsored by Tri-Valley Conservancy	Tri-Valley Conservancy	$20,000	-	Aug 2022

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The Frame

What this does

The City Council is reviewing legal claims that may result in the expenditure of public funds or changes to city liability regarding worker's compensation cases.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Moore

The individual is the subject of a worker's compensation claim being reviewed by the City Council.

Valle

The individual is the subject of a worker's compensation claim being reviewed by the City Council.

City Taxpayers

The outcome of these claims may impact city budget allocations for legal settlements or insurance costs.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 20, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The City Council is holding a private meeting to discuss two specific s involving individuals named Moore and Valle. This session will include city management and legal counsel.

Key Facts

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss worker's compensation claims.
The session involves two specific cases: Moore (Case No. ADJ13403470) and Valle (Case No. ADJ14545222).
The meeting is authorized under Government Code section 54956.95(b).
Attendees include the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services Director, and the City Attorney.
The file number for this agenda item is 26-1834.
The agenda status is currently 'Agenda Ready'.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this meeting closed to the public?

The meeting is held in under Government Code section 54956.95(b), which allows local agencies to discuss s in private.

What will be decided during this meeting?

The Council will consider the specified s, which may involve legal strategy or potential settlement discussions.

Why It Matters

The City Council is reviewing legal claims that may result in the expenditure of public funds or changes to city liability regarding worker's compensation cases.