CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
FOR
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026, 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. R310153 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 January 22, 2024 Flooding Litigation
Cases:
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
Closed Session Agenda
Monday, March 16, 2026
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.Buchannan, Darnell, et al v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 26CU000930C
17.Chicano Federation v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU030363C
18.Coastal Pride Towing, Inc. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 37-2024- 00023296
19.Cortez, Yasmin, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU026011C
20.Croft, Brian, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 37-2024- 00029980
21.Cruz, Evelyn, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU022804C
22.Dandoy, Renato, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 37-2024- 00030662
23.Delgado, Rosaura et al. v City of National City, City of San Diego, et al., SDSC Case No. 24CU013086C
24.Faria, Vanessa v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU013871C
25.Fisher, Aberzine v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU020170C
26.Galibut, et al v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU011323C
27.Garcia, Baldomero, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU000234C
28.Gerber, et al.v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU059494C
29.Gomez, Carlos, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU024045N Closed Session Agenda
Monday, March 16, 2026
30.Gonzales, Francisco, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU000231C
31.Gonzales, Teresa, et al v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU013885C
32.Hampton, Angela v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU000134C
33.Hansaya, Keuavanh, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU001312C
34.Hesser, Brett et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU013892C
35.Leisureland v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU018166C
36.Lloyds of London v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU016268C
37.Logan Development II, LP v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU022816C
38.Manzano v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU057861C
39.Melchor, Amalio, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 37-2024- 00030743
40.Mercury Insurance Company, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU018745C
41.National Black Contractors Foundation of America, Inc., et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU012118C
42.Navarro, Alberto, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 37-24- 00028601
43.Navarro, Jose, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU026650C
44.Navarro, Martha, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 37-24- 00029789
45.Ortiz, Misael, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU000267C
46.Palomar Specialty Insurance Co, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU024342C
47.Perez, Elena, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 37-2024- 00030795
48.Perez, Irma v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU003596C Closed Session Agenda
Monday, March 16, 2026
49.Rivera, Fernando, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 37-2024- 00030688
50.Rodriguez, Cristian, et al. v. County of San Diego, et al., SDSC Case No. 24CU000273C
51.Rodriguez, Timoteo, et al. v. County of San Diego, et al., SDSC Case No. 24CU000278C
52.Saunders, Karin, et al. v. City of San Diego, et al, SDSC Case No. 24CU026759C
53.SDC Parts, LLC, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU003270C
54.Silva, Patricia, et al v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU001997C
55.Turner, Angela v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU002366C
56.Wakeland Village Green Apartments LP v. City of San Diego SDSC Case No. 25CU025026C
57.Zeidan v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU043769C Risk Management Department Claim File Nos. Multiple
SDCA Assigned: M. T. Phelps
SDCA Assigned: 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 involves numerous lawsuits arising from an extreme rainstorm that occurred on January 22, 2024, which resulted in flooding throughout the City. The inverse condemnation lawsuits allege the 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.
Consultation with City of San Diego’s Chief Information Security Officer, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(a):
CS-2 Critical Infrastructure Information Relating to Cybersecurity Closed Session Agenda
Monday, March 16, 2026
Risk Management Department Claim File No. N/A
SDCA Assigned: S. R. Lastomirsky
The Department of Information Technology’s Chief Information Security Officer,
Chief Information Officer, Cyber Security Manager, Enterprise Applications Manager, and Assistant Deputy Director and the City’s CFO will present a confidential report to
City Council on critical infrastructure information relating to cybersecurity, including
high-risk legacy applications that should be prioritized for replacement based on risk assessments. The confidential report will provide visibility of budget priorities for legacy applications and information on risks impacting technology, business operations, and cyber security.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Significant Exposure to Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
CS-3 Number of Cases: One
Risk Management Department Claim File No. NA
ACA Assigned: L. FitzGerald
This matter arises from an alleged Brown Act violation involving members of the
City Council’s Rules Committee. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the claim and seek direction.