CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
FOR
MONDAY, MARCH 09, 2026, AT 10:00 AM
CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
202 “C” STREET
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
Virtual Participation: https://sandiego.gov/councilmtg
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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 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):
CS-1 Edward Fields v. City of San Diego, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2023-00017749-CU-PO-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 28191
CDCA Assigned: D. E. Abad
This case arises from a bicycle accident in front of 11578 Sorrento Valley Road on July 10, 2021. Plaintiff alleges he fell from his bicycle due to a raised condition in the asphalt roadway. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
CS-2 Susan Enriquez v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2023-00035010-CU-NP-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 31930
DCA Assigned: O. Palizzolo
Plaintiff alleges that she rolled and fractured her ankle on a City sidewalk in Otay MesaNestor on September 19, 2022. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of litigation and seek direction.
Closed Session Agenda
Monday, March 09, 2026
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CS-3 Mary Brown, et al. v. Joe LaCava, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 25CU025589C
Risk Management Department Claim File No. 40425
SDCA Assigned: M. Travis Phelps
Outside Counsel: G. McWhirter, Jarvis Fay LLP
This case involves allegations that the City’s Solid Waste Management Fee violates Proposition 218. 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:
CS-4 Pre-Lit Claim - San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Case Number: N/A
Risk Management Department Claim File No. 31419
CDCA Assigned: D. E. Abad
This claim involves alleged damage to the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority’s property caused by the accidental release of approximately 9.9 million gallon of wastewater from the City’s sanitary sewer system on January 16, 2023. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the matter and seek direction.
CS-5 Pre-Lit Claim - Fireman’s Fund as Subrogee of Park Place on Harbor HOA Case Number: N/A
Risk Management Department Claim File No. 31419
CDCA Assigned: D. E. Abad
Closed Session Agenda
Monday, March 09, 2026
This claim involves alleged damage to Park Place on Harbor property, an insured of Fireman’s Fund, caused by the accidental release of approximately 9.9 million gallon of wastewater from the City’s sanitary sewer system on January 16, 2023. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the matter and seek direction.