City Council - 2026-02-10 - Tuesday Agenda Revised Added S500-S505, February 10, 2026
Approves $10 Million Settlement - McCormick Sisters Abuse Case, Approved as part of consent agenda, 6-0
What happened
San Diego City Council approved a $10 million settlement with surviving sisters of Arabella McCormick, an 11-year-old who died from abuse in 2022, with council members criticizing SDPD officer involvement in the case.
- Jurisdiction
- San Diego, CA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- February 10, 2026
- Decisions
- 9 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, Approved as part of consent agenda, 6-0
Free sample: decision 1 of 9
$10 Million Settlement - McCormick Sisters Abuse Case
Settlement with surviving sisters of Arabella McCormick who died at age 11 from abuse in August 2022. A San Diego police officer allegedly provided paddles to the adoptive parents and witnessed abuse without reporting. Combined with recent Kiona Wilson settlement, represents $40 million in SDPD-related settlements in recent weeks.
- Council member Foster requested Risk and SDPD present at Budget and Government Efficiency Committee regarding settlements since 2017 and mitigation steps.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
San Diego City Council approved a $10 million settlement with surviving sisters of Arabella McCormick, an 11-year-old who died from abuse in 2022, with council members criticizing SDPD officer involvement in the case.
Key Decisions (9)
$10 Million Settlement - McCormick Sisters Abuse Case
FY2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
State Revolving Fund Loan - Alvarado Trunk Sewer Phase 4
Schmidt Design Group Contract Amendment - Beyer Park
Sewer and Water Group 812 Contract Extension
Consent Agenda Items Including Pure Water Contracts
Black History Month Proclamation
Year of the Horse Lunar New Year Proclamation
Chief Chuck McFarland Retirement Recognition
Development Activity (3)
Beyer Park Development
Infrastructure
Alvarado Trunk Sewer Phase 4 Package A
Infrastructure
Pure Water Program Infrastructure
Infrastructure
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