CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
FOR
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 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.
CONSENT ITEMS
Staff presentations on the Consent items listed will be waived unless a request is made by any Councilmember for a specific item to be heard in the Discussion portion of the Closed Session agenda. Requests may be made during the meeting by notifying the Mayor or presiding officer.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CS-1 Juli Hughes v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00018706-CU-PO-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 25707
DCA Assigned: M. T. Neff
This case involves a trip and fall in a crosswalk at University Avenue and Highland Avenue, 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 Felix Gutierrez Perez v. City of San Diego
United States District Court Case No. 22-cv-0712-BEN-DDL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 26195
DCA Assigned: B. B. McGregor
This case arises from a police service dog bite of an unintended target during a search for a felony domestic violence suspect, resulting in injuries. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
CS-3 Deovante Guy, by and through his Guardian Ad Litem, Quintasia Walker v.
Matthew Lorenzen, et al.
United States District Court Case No. 3:20-cv-2027 BAS-BLM Risk Management Department Claim File No. 21799
CDCA Assigned: J. J. McQuarrie
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Monday, September 11, 2023
Outside Counsel: T. Hurrell and J. Miller of Hurrell & Cantrall, LLP This is a catastrophic injury case in which Plaintiff alleges his Constitutional rights were violated when he and a San Diego Police Department officer were struck by a vehicle following a foot pursuit. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
CS-4 Rosa Calva-Garcia v. City of San Diego
United States District Court Case No. 22cv01478-MMA-SBC Risk Management Department Claim File No. 25062
DCA Assigned: G. D. Leasure
This case arises out of an officer involved shooting and police service dog bite that occurred on May 23, 2020, in downtown San Diego. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and the City Council and seek direction.
CS-5 Celerina Frilles and Matt Frilles v. City of San Diego San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-00015947-CU-CR-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 22724
DCA Assigned: P. H. James
This case involves personal injury and disability access claims asserted by Plaintiffs Celerina and Matt Frilles arising from a vehicle-pedestrian collision that occurred on December 24, 2018. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
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Monday, September 11, 2023
CS-6 Arthur Price, et al. v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-00019535-CU-MC-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 25201
DCA Assigned: E. L. Atkins
This case arises from a disability discrimination lawsuit brought 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.