CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
FOR
TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2022, AT 11:00 AM
CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
202 “C” STREET
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
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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. R-310153 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 Anna Avenue Associates, LLC v. SANDAG, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2018-00000231-CU-EL-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 18047
SCDCA Assigned: M. T. Phelps
Outside Counsel: Dick Semerdjian, Schwartz Semerdjian Cauley & Evans LLP This case arises from alleged flooding damages to or near 5216 Anna Avenue, San Diego.
Plaintiffs assert claims against the City for inverse condemnation, trespass, and nuisance.
The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
CS-2 Margaret McCann v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-00006266-CU-WM-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 24370
DCA Assigned: C. Turner
This action challenges the City of San Diego’s decision to remove several California pepper trees from the public right-of-way in Kensington and its decision to deny them protected status under Council Policy 900-19. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the matter and seek direction.
CS-3 Cecilia Conover v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00004934-CU-MC-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 24370
Closed Session Agenda
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
DCA Assigned: C. Turner
This action challenges the City of San Diego’s decision to remove several California pepper trees from the public right-of-way in Kensington and its decision to deny them protected status under Council Policy 900-19. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the matter and seek direction.
CS-4 Wendell Richardson v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-00023393-CU-WT-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 25433
DCA Assigned: L. Manfre
Plaintiff alleges failure to accommodate his disability, harassment, and other discrimination claims related to his termination from City of San Diego employment on September 17, 2019. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Initiation of Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
CS-5 Number of Cases: One
ACA Assigned: J. Jordan
The City Attorney will discuss the potential to initiate litigation and seek direction.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CS-6 San Diego Housing Commission, et. al. v. Jim Neil, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00033006-CU-BC-CTL SDGCA Assigned: M. Wharton
This case arises from the San Diego Housing Commission's purchase of two hotel properties. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor, City Council and Board of Directors for the Housing Authority for the City of San Diego on the status of the litigation and seek direction.