San Diego City Council authorizes petition to the California Supreme Court in Safe Hour Access case

San Diego — Miguel Merrill, deputy city attorney, told the council that in a special closed session the council voted to authorize the city attorney to file a petition for review with the California Supreme Court in Safe Hour Access v. City of San Diego, Court of Appeal No. D084132. "The city council voted on special closed session item number 1, safe hour access versus city of San Diego, California Court of Appeal case number D084132 to authorize the city attorney to file a petition for review with the California Supreme Court," Merrill said.

The motion passed 6 to 2, Merrill reported, with council members Campeo and Moreno voting no; Council member Foster was absent. "The motion passed 6 to 2 with council members Campeo and Moreno voting no and council member Foster absent," Merrill said. He concluded, "That concludes my report." The report was delivered at the end of the morning session after roll call had established a quorum.

The vote represents a formal decision to seek review at the state Supreme Court level; the deputy city attorney's announcement in open session summarized the closed-session action but did not provide additional legal arguments or procedural timelines for the petition. The transcript does not specify who moved or seconded the motion, the precise text of any motion beyond the authorization, or any dates by which the petition must be filed.

The council adjourned to the next regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at 10 a.m., as announced by Council President Lacava.