THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
OFFICE OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT JOE LACAVA
FIRST DISTRICT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: November 13, 2025
TO: Honorable City Councilmembers
FROM: Council President Joe LaCava, District 1
SUBJECT: Special City Council Meeting & Adjournment of Regular Meeting _____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________
The regularly scheduled City Council meeting of Monday, November 17, 2025, at 10:00am, is adjourned. The City Council will instead convene for a Special City Council Meeting and Special Closed Session on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 9:00am.
The City Council will first convene in open session to hear the following:
Non-agenda public comment
Public comment on Closed Session items
Upon the conclusion of public comment, the City Council will adjourn and reconvene in Closed Session. The matters for discussion during Special Closed Session are the following:
CONSENT ITEMS
Staff presentations on Consent items will be waived unless a request is made by any Councilmember for a specific item to be heard during the Discussion portion of the Closed Session agenda. Requests may be made by notifying the Mayor or presiding officer.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
SCS-1 Save Our Access v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00035094-CU-TT-CTL Court of Appeal Case No. D084132
Risk Management Department Claim File No. 30716
SDCA Assigned: B. P. Syz
This item involves litigation related to Measure C, a November 2022 ballot measure to exclude the Midway-Pacific Highway Community Plan Area from the Costal Zone’s 30-foot height limit. Save Our Access seeks to invalidate Measure C due to an alleged failure to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Monday, November 17, 2025
City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of litigation and seek direction.
SCS-2 Juan Moreno v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00000473-CU-PA-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 28701
DCA Assigned: J. P. Pearson
This case arises from a motor vehicle versus pedestrian accident which occurred on December 3, 2021, at the intersection of Mission Boulevard and Thomas Avenue.
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 – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
SCS-3 January 22, 2024 Flooding Litigation
1. Montoya, Gregory, et al. v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court (SDSC) Case No. 37-2024-00021327
2. Aguilar, Cecilio, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU031479C
3. Aguirre, Manuel, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU017722C
4. Aguirre, Rosa, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU011981C
5. Alliance San Diego, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU010679C
6. Allstate Insurance Company, et al. v. City of San Diego SDSC Case No. 25CU020790C
7. Apgar, Lloyd, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 37-2024-00024491
8. Arroyo Rodriguez, et al v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU025594N
9. Avila, Daniela, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU028107C
10. Banks, Robert, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU031161C
11. Baptista, Matthew v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU005305C
12. Bethke, et al v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU027524N
13. Bloom, Stuart, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU003502C
14. Bryant, Nautica v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU022360C
15. Buenrostro, Edder, et al v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 37-2024-00030791-
CU-PO-NC
16. Chicano Federation v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU030363C Monday, November 17, 2025
17. Coastal Pride Towing, Inc. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 37-2024- 00023296
18. Cortez, Yasmin, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU026011C
19. Croft, Brian, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 37-2024-00029980
20. Cruz, Evelyn, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU022804C
21. Dandoy, Renato, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 37-2024-00030662
22. Delgado, Rosaura et al. v City of National City, City of San Diego, et al., SDSC Case No. 24CU013086C
23. Faria, Vanessa v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU013871C
24. Fisher, Aberzine v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU020170C
25. Galibut, et al v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU011323C
26. Garcia, Baldomero, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU000234C
27. Gomez, Carlos, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU024045N
28. Gonzales, Francisco, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU000231C
29. Gonzales, Teresa, et al v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU013885C
30. Hampton, Angela v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU000134C
31. Hansaya, Keuavanh, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU001312C
32. Hesser, Brett et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU013892C
33. Leisureland v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU018166C
34. Lloyds of London v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU016268C
35. Logan Development II, LP v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU022816C
36. Melchor, Amalio, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 37-2024-00030743
37. Mercury Insurance Company, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU018745C
38. National Black Contractors Foundation of America, Inc., et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU012118C
39. Navarro, Alberto, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 37-24-00028601
40. Navarro, Jose, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU026650C
41. Navarro, Martha, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 37-24-00029789 Monday, November 17, 2025
42. Ortiz, Misael, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU000267C
43. Palomar Specialty Insurance Co, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU024342C
44. Perez, Elena, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 37-2024-00030795
45. Perez, Irma v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU003596C
46. Rivera, Fernando, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 37-2024-00030688
47. Rodriguez, Cristian, et al. v. County of San Diego, et al., SDSC Case No. 24CU000273C
48. Rodriguez, Timoteo, et al. v. County of San Diego, et al., SDSC Case No. 24CU000278C
49. Saunders, Karin, et al. v. City of San Diego, et al, SDSC Case No. 24CU026759C
50. SDC Parts, LLC, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU003270C
51. Silva, Patricia, et al v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU001997C
52. Turner, Angela v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU002366C
53. Wakeland Village Green Apartments LP v. City of San Diego SDSC Case No. 25CU025026C
Risk Management Department Claim File No. Multiple
SDCA Assigned: M. T. Phelps and S. M. Robinson
Outside Counsel: D. Semerdjian and J. Schena, Schwartz Semerdjian Cauley Schena & Bush;
M. Dean and S. Gazzo, Dean Gazzo Roistacher;
J. Morris and W. Pate, Devaney Pate Morris;
C. Miller and R. Caplan, Buchalter, APC
This matter is an update on the lawsuits arising from an extreme rainstorm that occurred on January 22, 2024, which resulted in flooding throughout the City. These inverse condemnation lawsuits allege Plaintiffs suffered real and personal property damage due to the flooding. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the lawsuits and seek direction.
SCS-4 This item was removed from the agenda.
Public Employment – Appointment, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1):
SCS-5 Title: Executive Director, Commission on Police Practices SDCA Assigned: M. Merrell
Monday, November 17, 2025
The purpose of this closed session is for the City Council to interview the final candidates for the position of Executive Director of the Commission on Police Practices, an unrepresented position in the City’s unclassified service. Under San Diego City Charter section 41.2, the City Council appoints the Executive Director of the Commission on Police Practices and establishes their initial annual compensation. The City Council will appoint the Executive Director of the Commission on Police Practices and make its final determination on compensation, including salary, at a future, open session meeting of the City Council.
Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
SCS-6 City Council Designated Representatives:
Joe LaCava, Council President
Henry Foster, Councilmember
SDCA Assigned: M. Merrell
By San Diego Resolution R-316220 (May 20, 2025), the City Council designated Council President Joe LaCava and Councilmember Henry Foster as the City’s labor negotiators under California Government Code section 54957.6(a), for purposes of receiving instruction from the City Council related to the appointment of the Executive Director of the Commission on Police Practices. This position is unrepresented, in the City’s unclassified service. Under San Diego City Charter section 41.2, the City Council appoints the Executive Director of the Commission on Police Practices and establishes the Executive Director’s initial annual compensation.
The purpose of this closed session is for the City Council to review its position and instruct its designated representatives on presenting a conditional offer of employment to the selected candidate and negotiating compensation. The City Council will appoint the Executive Director of the Commission on Police Practices and make its final determination on compensation, including salary, at a future, open session meeting of the City Council.
Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
SCS-7 City Designated Management Team Representatives:
Timothy Davis, Burke, Williams, & Sorensen LLP, Labor Negotiation Consultant Mark Wilson, Burke, Williams, & Sorensen LLP, Labor Negotiation Consultant Rolando Charvel, Chief Financial Officer
Alia Khouri, Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Kris McFadden, Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Kristina Peralta, Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Casey Smith, Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Matt Yagyagan, Director of Policy, Office of the Mayor
Julie Rasco, Director, Human Resources Department
Abby Jarl-Veltz, Deputy Director, Human Resources Department Jeremy Culuko, Deputy Director, Human Resources Department Monday, November 17, 2025
Jonnabelle Domingo, Supervising Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department
Erik Hanson, Senior Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Manuel Quintero, Senior Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Abegaile Serafico, Senior Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Jennifer Manos, Senior Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Kawanda McLendon, Senior Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Sophia Williams, Senior Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Linda Chambers, Senior Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Kirsten McGinn, Senior Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Timothy Corcoran, Senior Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Scott Harris, Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Brian Mallard, Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Yvette Davis-Duckett, Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Hannah Filley, Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Kanella Glover, Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Lorene Parker, Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Angela Colton, Director, Risk Management Department
Quennelle Allen, Deputy Director, Risk Management Department Carly Danney, Benefits Manager, Risk Management Department Benjamin Battaglia, Assistant Director, Department of Finance Jeffrey Peelle, Assistant Director, Department of Finance Chris Purcell, Financial Operations Manager, Department of Finance Sally Rubi, Financial Operations Manager, Department of Finance Luis Mateos, Payroll Manager, Department of Finance
Nicholas O’Donnell, Principal Accountant, Department of Finance Virgilio Afan Jr., Program Coordinator, Department of Finance Robert Logan, Fire Chief, Fire-Rescue Department
James Gaboury, Assistant Fire Chief, Fire-Rescue Department Daniel Eddy, Assistant Fire Chief, Fire-Rescue Department James Gartland, Lifeguard Chief, Fire-Rescue Department Scott Wahl, Police Chief, Police Department
Rudy Tai, Deputy Chief, Police Department
Shawn Takeuchi, Assistant Chief, Police Department
Kyle Meaux, Assistant Director, Police Department
Jim McNeill, Assistant City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Jonathan Ferreras, Program Coordinator, Office of the City Attorney, solely for negotiations with the Deputy City Attorneys Association.
Following Management Team representatives to execute tentative agreements and memoranda of understanding reached in meet and confer, and to present all tentative agreements and memoranda of understanding reached in meet and confer to the Council for final determination and approval by the Council as to policy and the City Attorney as to form or correctness:
Timothy Davis, Burke, Williams, & Sorensen LLP, Labor Negotiation Consultant Mark Wilson, Burke, Williams, & Sorensen LLP, Labor Negotiation Consultant Rolando Charvel, Chief Financial Officer
Alia Khouri, Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Julie Rasco, Director, Human Resources Department
Abby Jarl-Veltz, Assistant Director, Human Resources Department Jonnabelle Domingo, Supervising Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Monday, November 17, 2025
Department
Designated as representatives within the meaning of California Government Code section 54957.6(a):
Charles Modica, Independent Budget Analyst, Office of the Independent Budget Analyst
Jillian Andolina, Deputy Director, Office of the Independent Budget Analyst Lisa Byrne, Fiscal and Policy Analyst, Office of the Independent Budget Analyst Baku Patel, Fiscal and Policy Analyst, Office of the Independent Budget Analyst, solely for negotiations with the San Diego Police Officers Association, San Diego City Firefighters, I.A.F.F. Local 145, and California Teamsters, Local 986 Designated as representatives within the meaning of California Government Code section 54957.6(a):
Jean Jordan, Assistant City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Jim McNeill, Assistant City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Leslie FitzGerald, Assistant City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Michelle Garland, Assistant City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Kristin Zlotnik, Senior Chief Deputy City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Joan Dawson, Senior Deputy City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Thomas Brady, Senior Deputy City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Miguel Merrell, Deputy City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Elena Min, Deputy City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Employee organizations:
Deputy City Attorneys Association (DCAA)
San Diego Municipal Employees Association (MEA)
San Diego Police Officers Association (SDPOA)
ACA Assigned: J. S. McNeill
The purpose of this closed session meeting is to review the City’s position and instruct the City’s designated representatives on the negotiations with the Deputy City Attorneys Association, San Diego Municipal Employees Association, and San Diego Police Officers Association related to the proposed Operating Procedures for the Commission on Police Practices.
Once the Special Closed Session matters have concluded, the City Council will reconvene in open session for a report out from Closed Session.
If you have questions, please contact Luz Anaya Luna, Director of Legislative Affairs, at (619) 235-5880 or [email protected] and Heidi Palmer, Legislative Analyst, at (619) 533-3920 or [email protected].
cc: Honorable Mayor Todd Gloria
Honorable City Attorney Heather Ferbert
Monday, November 17, 2025
Charles Modica, Independent Budget Analyst
Diana Fuentes, City Clerk