CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
FOR
MONDAY, JULY 21, 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 Griff Heidkamp v. Prospect Hospitality LP, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00016478-CU-PO-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 28364
CDCA Assigned: D. E. Abad
This case arises from a slip and fall on Coast Boulevard behind the La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla, California. Plaintiff alleges he slipped and fell on a wet condition on the ground consisting of water and algae. 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 – Anticipated Litigation – Initiation of Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
CS-2 Number of Cases: One
SDCA Assigned: J. Mickova Will
The City Attorney will seek authority to initiate litigation to quiet title at 3440 Sandrock Road (former Serra Mesa Library) in San Diego.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Closed Session Agenda
Monday, July 21, 2025
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CS-3 Marcus Evans v. City of San Diego, et al.
United States District Court Case No. 25-cv-1094 BJC MMP Risk Management Department Claim File No. 38783
SCDCA Assigned: S. J. Plotkin-Wolff
This matter involves allegations of excessive force used during the arrest of Plaintiff on October 24, 2024, after officers responded to a reported domestic violence incident involving a gun. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
CS-4 Larry Speller v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2023-00023760-CU-PO-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 30837
DCA Assigned: A. M. Poplin
This case arises from a trip and fall on the 1500 block of National Avenue in Downtown.
Plaintiff alleges he was forced to walk in the street because both sidewalks were blocked by homeless encampments, and that he subsequently tripped on a pothole in the roadway. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
CS-5 Celerina Frilles and Matt Frilles v. City of San Diego San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-00015947-CU-CR-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 22724
DCA Assigned: P. H. James
This case involves personal injury and disability access claims asserted by Plaintiffs Celerina and Matt Frilles arising from a vehicle-pedestrian collision that occurred on December 24, 2018. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
Public Employment – Performance Evaluation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1):
CS-6 Title: Independent Budget Analyst
DCA Assigned: None assigned