CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
FOR
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 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. 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 Brietta Cooper v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2023-00034308-CU-PA-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 33851
DCA Assigned: A. M. Poplin
This case arises from a single-vehicle motorcycle crash allegedly caused by potholes at the intersection of Rancho Bernardo Road and Bernardo Center Drive on March 12, 2023. 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, April 20, 2026
CS-2 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
CDCA: Assigned: D. E. Abad
This case arises from claims about the City’s process of collecting on delinquent parking tickets.
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):
CS-3 Daniel Patz v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2015-00023413-CU-MC-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 12386
DCA Assigned: C. C. Hawkins
Outside Counsel: M. A. Wharton, Senior Counsel, Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley PC This class action case alleges that the City violated Proposition 218 by charging tiered water rates to single family residential water customers and seeks refunds. The City Attorney’s Office will update Mayor and City Council on the status of the lawsuit and seek direction.
Conference with Real Property Negotiator, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CS-4 Property: 3220, 3240, 3250, and 3500 Sports Arena Boulevard, San Diego, California
Agency Negotiator:Christina Bibler, Economic Development Director Casey Smith, Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Negotiating Parties: City of San Diego and Midway Rising, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and payment terms for potential long-term ground leases with Midway Rising, LLC, to redevelop the City-owned real property located at 3220, 3240, 3250, and 3500 Sports Arena Boulevard, San Diego, CA
DCA Assigned: D. Williams, Senior Deputy City Attorney
K. Reisch, Senior Deputy City Attorney
M. Ables, Chief Deputy City Attorney
Closed Session Agenda
Monday, April 20, 2026
The Council will meet with its negotiator regarding the price and payment terms for potential long-term ground leases with Midway Rising, LLC, to redevelop the City-owned real property located at 3220, 3240, 3250, and 3500 Sports Arena Boulevard, San Diego.