REVISED
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
FOR
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 08, 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 ITEM
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 Manuel Duran v. City of San Diego, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 24CU015105C
Risk Management Department Claim File No. 36624
CDCA Assigned: D. E. Abad
This case arises from a motor vehicle versus pedestrian accident which occurred January 17, 2024, on El Cajon Boulevard and involved a City-owned vehicle. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Conference with Legal Counsel – Significant Exposure to Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
CS-2 Pre Litigation - California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Claim Risk Management Department Claim File No. 28416
CDCA Assigned: D. E. Abad
Closed Session Agenda
Monday, September 08, 2025
This claim involves alleged damage to Caltrans property caused by watermain ruptures in the vicinity of 11th Avenue and A Street, and Balboa Park. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the matter and seek direction.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CS-3 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 incident in the 1500 block of National Avenue on June 27, 2022. 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-4 Terry Wilson v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2024-00011752-CU-PO-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 34047
DCA Assigned: J. P. Pearson
This case arises from a trip-and-fall accident which occurred on March 16, 2023, at the intersection of Front Street and West Lewis 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.
CS-5 Toya Hasia-Welch v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2023-00032169-CU-NP-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 30762
DCA Assigned: I. G. Williamson
This case challenges the City’s delinquent parking ticket collection process. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.