CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
FOR
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 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 Steven Lee Wilson, et al. v. City of San Diego, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 25CU032027C
Risk Management Department Claim File No. 39289
CDCA Assigned: K. Phillips
This action arises out of an officer involved shooting that occurred on January 28, 2025 at the Santa Fe Depot. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
CS-2 L.J., a minor, by and through his Guardian ad Litem Karyn Jones, an individual v. Poway Unified School District, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-00021789-CU-CR-NC Risk Management Department Claim File No. 22625
SDCA Assigned: J. J. McQuarrie
This case arises from the detention of a minor on May 7, 2019. Plaintiff, through his Guardian ad Litem, claims he was unlawfully detained and handcuffed by the San Diego Police Department. 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-3 John Oliver Wood v. City of San Diego
Closed Session Agenda
Monday, September 29, 2025
Risk Management Department Claim File No. 39672
SCDCA Assigned: K. Zlotnik
Outside Counsel: E. Tala, Esq. and M. Meyerhoff, Esq., Liebert Cassidy Whitmore This matter arises from a claim by former Assistant Fire Chief John Wood, who alleges wrongful conduct relating to his employment with the City of San Diego. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the claim and seek direction.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CS-4 Ali Polidori v. The City of San Diego, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 24CU001477C
Risk Management Department Claim File No. 35441
SDCA Assigned: G. F. Schaefer
Lead DCA Assigned: M. T. Neff
This case arises from the near drowning of Ali Polidori who was struck by a San Diego lifeguard jet ski during rescue operations in La Jolla Cove on December 26, 2023. 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.
CS-6 Amy Alexander v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2024-00019005-CU-PO-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 35210
DCA Assigned: D. M. Florence
This case arises from a trip and fall incident where Plaintiff Amy Alexander alleges that the condition of a City sidewalk caused her to trip and fall, sustaining significant injuries to her left shoulder and right knee. 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, September 29, 2025