City Council

Item S505:\nSettlement of William J. Dorsett v. City of San Diego; United States District Court,\nSouthern District of California No. 24-cv-1172-BTM-SBC, Claim No. 35319. (Added\n4/15/26)\nTotal Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:\nSettlement amount of $450,000.00 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.\nCouncil District(s) Affected: Citywide.\nProposed Actions:\n(R-2026-413)\nResolution authorizing the settlement of William J. Dorsett v. City of San Diego, United\nStates District Court No. 24cv1172 BTM SBC, related to the alleged unconstitutionality\nof San Diego Municipal Code section 56.27, disorderly conduct, and violations of\nPlaintiff’s First Amendment rights occurring on June 25, 2023. Risk Claim No. 35319.\nCommittee Actions Taken: N/A\nOffice of the City Attorney: Manuel Arambula, (619) 533-5611