REVISED
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
FOR
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2023, AT 10:00 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 Andre Verdun, et al. v. City of San Diego
United States District Court Case No. 19cv0839 ABJ (WVG) United States Court of Appeal Ninth Circuit Case No. 21-55046 Risk Management Department Claim File No. 22420
SDCA Assigned: M. A. Wharton
This case arises from the City's use of the tire-chalking method to enforce time limits on City-owned parking spaces. 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-2 Number of Cases: One
SDCA Assigned: M. A. Wharton
Outside Counsel: Cecilia Miller and Ryan Caplan of Buchalter The City Attorney's Office will discuss whether to initiate litigation and to seek direction.
Closed Session Agenda
Monday, February 13, 2023
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CS-3 PQ-NE Action Group v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00033583-CU-TT-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 27592
DCA Assigned: B. P. Syz
This item involves litigation related to the Junipers project, a housing development project in the Rancho Penasquitos Community Plan Area approved by the City on June 15, 2021. PQ-NE Action Group filed litigation to seek issuance of a writ of mandate to invalidate the City’s approval due to the City’s alleged failure to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of litigation and seek direction.