City Council

Item S403: Approval of Retention of McDougal Boehmer Foley Lyon Mitchell & Erickson to\nRepresent the City in Multiple Lawsuits Arising From the January 22, 2024, Rain\nOccurrence and Flooding. (Added 1/8/25)\nThis item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at\n2:00 p.m.\nTotal Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:\nThe proposed amount is not-to-exceed $500,000.00 and will be paid from the Public\nLiability Fund.\nCouncil District(s) Affected: Citywide.\nProposed Actions:\n(R-2025-259)\nResolution approving the representation of McDougal Boehmer Foley Lyon Mitchell &\nErickson (Law Firm), to provide legal representation and counseling relating to multiple\nlawsuits arising from the January 22, 2024, rain occurrence filed by over 1,000 claimants,\nincluding Gregory Montoya, et al. v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case\nNo. 37-2024-00021327-CU-EI-CTL and related matters. Risk Claim No. 21139.\nCommittee Actions Taken: N/A\nOffice of the City Attorney: M. Travis Phelps, (619) 533-6370