CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
FOR
MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2024, 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):
CONSENT ITEMS
Staff presentations on the Consent Items listed below will be waived unless a request is made by a Councilmember for a specific item to be heard during the Discussion portion of the Closed Session agenda. Requests may be made during the meeting by notifying the Mayor or presiding officer.
CS-1 Matthew Bradley v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00037216- CU-PO-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 24711
SCDCA Assigned: R. A. Stephan
This case arises out of an alleged skateboarding incident that occurred on September 26, 2019, on Abbott Street and Brighton 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 Maria Palafox, et al v. El Corre Caminos Inc., et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00001260-CU-PA-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 28581
DCA Assigned: J. P. Pearson
This case involves a fatality resulting from an incident where a pedestrian was struck by a bus near 500 E. San Ysidro Boulevard. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
CS-3 Rebecca Wilhite v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00033987-CU-PO-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 28290
DCA Assigned: M. T. Neff
This case involves a trip-and-fall at the Naval Training Center Park, which Plaintiff claims Closed Session Agenda
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was a dangerous condition. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
CS-4 All Peoples Church v. City of San Diego
United States District Court Case No. 24cv0562 TWR MSB
Risk Management Department Claim File No. 36475
SDCA Assigned: B. P. Syz
This case arises from City Council’s denial of project permits for the All Peoples Church.
The Church filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging violations of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act and the federal and state constitutions. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
CS-5 Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General, et al. v. Jennifer VanDerStok, et al.
United States Supreme Court Docket 23-852 (Amicus Curiae Participation) Risk Management Department Claim File No. N/A
DCA Assigned: J. Rau
Garland et al. v. VanDerStok et al., involves a challenge to the federal government’s ghost gun rule, which mandates background checks for buyers of self-assembled firearms and requires serial numbers on gun component kits to ensure they are traceable. The City Attorney’s Office will advise the Mayor and City Council on possible participation in this litigation as amicus curiae in support of the regulations.
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Monday, June 10, 2024
Conference with Real Property Negotiator, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CS-6 Property: 3554-3590 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, California Agency Negotiators: Christina Bibler, Economic Development Director Lucy Contreras, Deputy Director, Department of Real Estate and Airport Management
Karen Johnson, Asset Manager, Department of Real Estate and Airport Management
Casey Smith, Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Mara Elliott, City Attorney
Jean Jordan, Assistant City Attorney
Kevin Reisch, Senior Chief Deputy City Attorney
Andrew Alfonso, Deputy City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: City of San Diego and Kettner Vine Creative House LLC, a California limited liability company
Under Negotiation: Price and payment terms for potential acquisition of an interest or estate in the real property located at 3554-3590 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, California
DCA Assigned: A. Alfonso and K. Reisch
The Council will meet with its negotiators for an update on the price and payment terms for the City’s potential acquisition of an interest or estate in the real property located at 3554-3590 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, California.