CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
FOR
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 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 Congregation Beth El of La Jolla v. City of San Diego San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-00045897-CU-PO-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 24768
DCA Assigned: D. Nicholas
This case arises from litigation in which Plaintiff alleges that the City of San Diego’s stormwater system damaged its parking lot and driveway. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
CS-2 Tina Patterson v. City of San Diego, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2018-00037189-CU-OE-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 18128
DCA Assigned: P.H. James
This is an employment case in which Plaintiff, Tina Patterson, alleges violations of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
CS-3 Gloria Richley v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2019-00045689-CU-PO-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 22660
DCA Assigned: N.A. Morales
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This case arises from an alleged trip and fall accident that occurred on March 14, 2019, in front of the home located 3493 Larga Circle, 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 United States et al. v. State of Texas and State of Louisiana United States Supreme Court Docket No. 22-58
DCA Assigned: B. Syz
In September 2021, the states of Texas and Louisiana filed a lawsuit challenging Updated Guidelines for the Enforcement of Civil Immigration Law issued by the Office of Homeland Security. The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas invalidated the guidelines, which was affirmed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. The United States Supreme Court will hear the case in December 2022. The City Attorney will advise the Mayor and City Council on possible participation as amicus curiae in support of the federal government.