CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
FOR
MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 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.
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 Guadalupe Isais v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-0034246-CU-PA-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 29079
DCA Assigned: J. P. Pearson
This case arises from a motor vehicle collision involving a Stormwater Department vehicle that occurred on December 1, 2021, on 54th Street in San Diego. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
Closed Session Agenda
Monday, January 27, 2025
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Conference with Real Property Negotiator, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CS-2 Property: 101 Ash Street, San Diego, California
Agency Negotiator: Christina Bibler, Economic Development Director Jay Goldstone, Special Advisor to the Mayor
Casey Smith, Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Negotiating Parties: City of San Diego and (2) Affirmed Housing Group, a California corporation; and (3) Create Dev LLC / MRK Partners Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and payment terms for potential disposition of an interest or estate in the real property located at 101 Ash Street, San Diego, CA
SDCA Assigned: K. Reisch, Senior Deputy City Attorney
DCA Assigned: J. Gough Inman
The Council will meet with its negotiator to discuss and grant authority regarding the price and payment terms for the potential disposition of an interest or estate in the real property located at 101 Ash Street, San Diego, California.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CS-3 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
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 Closed Session Agenda
Monday, January 27, 2025
CS-4 Isabella Araceli Franco v. City of San Diego, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2023-00044352-CU-PA-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 33144
DCA Assigned: Z. H. Rowland
This case arises from a car accident on January 5, 2023, involving an alleged dangerous condition located at the intersection of the eastbound SR-94 offramp and Home Avenue.
The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
CS-5 Patrice Baker, et al. 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
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.
CS-6 Maria Natalie Brasil v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-00012129-CU-PO-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 22859
DCA Assigned: G. D. Leasure
This case arises out of an alleged trip and fall occurring on January 10, 2019, on a City street near the intersection of Plum Avenue and Lowell Street in Point Loma. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.