HANFORD â During a closed session meeting on Tuesday, the Hanford City Council is scheduled to discuss a claim received against the city.
According to the city staff report, Community Development Director Darlene Mata filed a claim against the city of Hanford on Jan. 6 for statements made by then-councilmember Art Brieno.
The claim alleges that she had been subject to damages for harassment based on gender, harassment based on actual and/or perceived disability, hostile work environment, invasion of privacy, disclosure of protected privacy interests, improper disclosure of medical information, disclosure of confidential personnel information, retaliation and false light.
A statement prepared by the City Attorneyâs office and released Monday morning said after receiving the employeeâs initial complaint, the city commissioned an independent investigation that was performed by an outside party. The results of the investigation were then shared with Brieno.