CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
FOR
MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025, 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. Court records about existing litigation are available to the public on the San Diego Superior Court’s Website http://www.sdcourt.ca.gov and Register of Actions http://odyroa.sdcourt.ca.gov.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
SCS-1 Lillian Johnson v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2023-00026413-CU-PA-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 32070
SDCA Assigned: K. L. McGeehan
This case involves a car accident that occurred on the evening of September 2, 2022, when Plaintiff made an illegal U-turn in front of a marked police vehicle in the 4900 block of College Avenue. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
SCS-2 Zache St. Vil, et al. v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2023-00018638-CU-PO-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 30724
SDCA Assigned: K. L. McGeehan
SDCA Assigned: J. McQuarrie
This case arises from the drowning death of 19 year old Woodlain St. Vil at Mission Beach on June 14, 2022. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
SCS-3 Patrice Baker v. City of San Diego
United States District Court Case No. 3:19-cv-1013-JO (DEB) Risk Management Department Claim File No. 22699
DCA Assigned: J. K. Goodman
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This case arises from a lawsuit alleging the City and the Housing Authority are violating the Fair Housing Act and the Fair Employment and Housing Act by increasing density throughout the City when it updates its community plans. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
SCS-4 William J. Dorsett v. City of San Diego
United States District Court Case No. 24cv1172 BTM SBC
Risk Management Department Claim File No. 5319
DCA Assigned: M. Arambula
This case arises from a San Diego Municipal Code section 56.27 (Disorderly Conduct) citation issued to Plaintiff on June 25, 2023. Plaintiff alleges SDMC section 56.27 is unconstitutional and that his First Amendment rights were violated. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
SCS-5 Charlene Pryor v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00048536-CU-PO-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 28996
DCA Assigned: H. R. Whitehead
This case arises from an August 23, 2021, trip and fall on an uplifted sidewalk near 4705 Jumano Avenue. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.