CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
FOR
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 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 McKinley Kekona v. City of San Diego
United States District Court Case No. 22-cv-00745-MMA-VET Risk Management Department Claim File No. 29865
DCA Assigned: G. Leasure
This case arises out of an alleged use of excessive force by San Diego Police Officers during a traffic stop that occurred on May 25, 2020, on Kelton Road. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and the City Council and seek direction.
CS-2 Michael Fox v. City of San Diego, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2023-00010482-CU-PO-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 31687
DCA Assigned: K. Yee
This matter arises from a trip and fall that occurred on December 4, 2022, when Plaintiff stepped into a concealed depression in parkway grass and sustained significant injuries.
The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of litigation and seek direction.
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CS-3 Rakewon Emmanuel Cook v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2023-00053851-CU-PO-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 33789
DCA Assigned: A. Markowitz
This action arises from an alleged dangerous condition and incident that occurred near the intersection of Euclid Ave. and Hilltop Drive, San Diego. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
CS-4 U.S. ex rel. Hendrix v. J-M Manufacturing Company, Inc. et al.
U.S. District Court – Central District of California No. 5:06-cv-55-GW Risk Management Department Claim File No. N/A
SCDCA Assigned: M. Ankcorn
This case arises from a whistle-blower action brought against the manufacturer of substandard PVC water main and transmission pipe that failed to meet the claimed specifications or industry standards. The City of San Diego joined several California public entities in intervening in the action which was filed in the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles. The City Attorney's Office will brief the Council on recent developments in the case and seek direction.