CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
FOR
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 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):
CS-1 Jeffrey Dolphin v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00003996-CU-PA-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 26850
DCA Assigned: J. P. Pearson
This case arises from a motorcycle accident which occurred on March 14, 2021, at 4100 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard in San Diego. 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 – Significant Exposure to Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
CS-2 Claim Filed by Dick Miller, Inc.
Risk Management Department Claim File No. 34399
DCA Assigned: A. Wander
This claim involves a contractual dispute between Dick Miller, Inc. and the City of San Diego related to the Sewer and Water GJ Crown Point South of La Playa project, Bid No. K-16-1418-DBB-3. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the matter and seek direction.
Closed Session Agenda
Monday, March 17, 2025
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CS-3 Santa Fe Irrigation District, et al. v. City of San Diego San Diego County Superior Court Case No 24CU003725N
Risk Management Department Claim File No. 32093
DCA Assigned: L. K. Gantney
This case arises from a contract dispute between the Santa Fe Irrigation District, the San Dieguito Water District, and the City related to the Lake Hodges Reservoir and Dam.
The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation.
CS-4 Uber and Instacart v. Seattle
United States District Court Case No. 25-228 (9th Circuit), Amicus Curiae Participation Risk Management Department Claim File No. N/A
DCA Assigned: E. LaGuardia
Uber and Instacart filed a lawsuit to challenge the City of Seattle’s Ordinance No. 126878, which requires network companies to inform their app-based workers in writing of the company’s deactivation policy. 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 City of Seattle.