CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
FOR
TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022, AT 11:00 AM
MEETING VIRTUALLY
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NOTE: In accordance with the San Diego City Council Permanent Rules for Noticing and Conduct of Closed Session Meetings, adopted by Resolution No. R310153 on December 8, 2015, a portion of the regular open meeting agenda of the City Council has been reserved for City Attorney comment, public comment, and City Council discussion of the content of this Closed Session Agenda. Public testimony for this Closed Session Agenda will be taken today during the 10:00 a.m. Council meeting.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CS-1 Indemnity Company of California v. City of San Diego San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2019-00007351-CU-CO-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 13794
SDCA Assigned: J. Taylor
Plaintiff Indemnity Company of California sued the City of San Diego for allegedly breaching two contracts related to the Central Avenue Mini-Park and Skate Park projects. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
CS-2 People of the State of California v. International Boundary and Water Commission, et al.
United States District Court Case No. 3:18-cv-02050-JM-LL DCA Assigned: J. Rau
This 2018 case arises from the United States International Boundary and Water Commission’s (USIBWC) alleged violations of the Clean Water Act and its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The lawsuit asserts USIBWC mismanaged its water treatment facilities in San Diego and discharged raw sewage, industrial waste, and agriculture runoff into the Tijuana River, the Tijuana River Estuary and ultimately the Pacific Ocean. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.