CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
FOR
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 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.
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 Closed Session agenda. Requests may be made by notifying the Mayor or presiding officer.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Significant Exposure to Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
CS-1 Pre-Litigation Claim - 464 Prospect-La Jolla HOA
Case Number: N/A
Risk Management Department Claim File No. 38978
CDCA Assigned: D. E. Abad
This case arises from property damage to 7673 La Jolla Boulevard, allegedly caused by flooding on August 21, 2024. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
CS-2 Pre-Litigation Claim: San Diego Gas & Electric
Case Number: N/A
Closed Session Agenda
Monday, October 19, 2026
Risk Management Department Claim File No. 41110
CDCA Assigned: D. E. Abad
This case arises from property damage to SDG&E’s property located at 6845 University Avenue, allegedly caused by City crews excavating at the location on March 3, 2025. 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 – Initiation of Litigation – Amicus Curiae Participation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
CS-3 Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al United States Supreme Court Case No. 25-238
Risk Management Department Claim File No. N/A
DCA Assigned: E. L.A. Biggerstaff
An individual filed a lawsuit challenging Cook County’s 2006 ordinance making it illegal to “manufacture, sell, offer or display for sale, give, lend, transfer ownership of, acquire, carry or possess” assault weapons and large capacity magazines, such as the AR-15 and similar semiautomatic rifles. The City Attorney’s Office will advise the Mayor and City Council on possible participation in this litigation as amicus curiae in support of Cook County.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CS-4 Megan Whitney Hosang v. City of San Diego, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2024-00026441-CU-PO-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 35295
DCA Assigned: A. B. Markowitz
This action arises from an alleged trip and fall on the sidewalk between 6731 and 6739 Monte Verde Drive on October 7, 2023. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
CS-5 Rodger Hubbard v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 25CU043385C
Risk Management Department Claim File No. 36347
DCA Assigned: D. M. Florence
Closed Session Agenda
Monday, October 19, 2026
This action arises from an alleged bicycle accident at or near the 300 block of Euclid Avenue on February 2, 2024. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
DISCUSSION ITEM
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CS-6 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
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.Buchanan, Darnell v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 26CU000930C
16.Buenrostro, Edder, et al v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 37-2024- 00030791-CU-PO-NC
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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
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 Closed Session Agenda
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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
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
Closed Session Agenda
Monday, October 19, 2026
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
These 57 coordinated cases arise from the January 22, 2024, significant rainstorm event and subsequent flooding which is alleged to have caused property damage, bodily injury and other damages throughout the City. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.