REVISED
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
FOR
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026, AT 9:00 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 9:00 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.
Public Comment Time: One (1) minute per item, up to a maximum of three (3) minutes if there are three or more items.
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 Special 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 Sara Hazlewood v. Board of Trustee of the Cal State University, et al.
United States District Court Case No. 25-cv-01378-RSH-GC Risk Management Department Claim File No. 40718
DCA Assigned: I. G. Williamson
This action arises from alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act on sidewalks, crosswalks and roadways in the vicinity of San Diego State University.
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, July 13, 2026
SCS-2 This item has been removed.
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
Multiple Cases 1 through 57
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 is an update on the 57 lawsuits arising from an extreme rainstorm that occurred on January 22, 2024, resulting in flooding throughout the City. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the lawsuits and seek direction.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Initiation of Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4):
SCS-4 Number of Cases: One
SDCA Assigned: M. T. Phelps
The City Attorney will discuss the potential to initiate litigation and seek direction.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1):
SCS-5 United States of America v. City of San Diego
United States District Court, Southern District of California Case No. 23cv00541-LL-VET
Risk Management Department Claim File No. 33648
SDCA Assigned: B. P. Syz
Outside Counsel: B. Steinberg, Kutak Rock, LLP
T. Vandenburg, Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP
Closed Session Agenda
Monday, July 13, 2026
The action arises from the Department of the Navy’s lawsuit under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act related to the NTC Boat Channel, and related claims and counterclaims. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
SCS-6 Condon Johnson & Associates, Inc. et al. v. Flatiron West, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00013316-CU-BC-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 25047
SDCA Assigned: J. E. Taylor
DCA Assigned: Z. H. Rowland
This action arises from a breach of contract related to a construction project known as West Mission Bay Drive Bridge. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
SCS-7 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 action 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.
SCS-8 This item has been removed.