CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
FOR
TUESDAY, MAY 24, 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 Kekoa Young v. City of San Diego, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-00017371-CU-PA-CTL Risk Management Department Claim No. 23099
SCDCA Assigned: R. Stephan
Outside Counsel: Jan Buddingh, Gordon & Rees
This case arises from an alleged motor vehicle accident that occurred on July 11, 2019, on Myrtle Avenue and Utah Street, San Diego. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
CS-2 San Diego Indoor Soccer, Inc. v. City of San Diego San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-00038099-CU-EL-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 24706
DCA Assigned: T. Krentz
Outside Counsel: Gary S. Kranker, Esq., Jones Mayer
This case arises from an alleged breach of contract at the University Heights Water Reservoir. San Diego Indoor Soccer, the tenant, filed suit against the City of San Diego.
The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction
CS-3 Bianca Ruffino v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-00027052-CU-PO-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 24040
DCA Assigned: K. Yee
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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Plaintiff alleges that she sustained injuries on June 28, 2019 after striking a pothole in the pavement while riding an electric bike at 1008 Santa Clara Place, San Diego. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
CS-4 Eric Bahena, et al. v. City of San Diego, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00007004-CU-AS-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 24431
DCA Assigned: P. James
Plaintiff seeks damages for alleged exposure to asbestos at 101 Ash Street. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
CS-5 Marlon Perez v. City of San Diego, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00006704-CU-OE-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 24506
DCA Assigned: P. James
Plaintiff alleges retaliation in his city employment for reporting risks of asbestos exposure at 101 Ash Street. Plaintiff also seeks damages for alleged asbestos exposure against building lessor, 101 Ash, LLC. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
CS-6 Luis Guerrero v. City of San Diego, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00001137-CU-PO-NC Risk Management Department Claim File No. 24133
DCA Assigned: P. James
Plaintiff seeks damages for alleged exposure to asbestos at the 101 Ash Street building, where he worked as a Senior Building Engineer for CBRE, Inc. Plaintiff also seeks damages for retaliation in his employment for reporting risks of asbestos exposure. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.