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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

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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.

Meeting key facts
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

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$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.

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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.

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Key Decisions (9)

Approved

$10 Million Settlement - McCormick Sisters Abuse Case

Vote: Approved as part of consent agenda, 6-0Conditions attached
Approved

FY2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

Vote: 7-0
Approved

State Revolving Fund Loan - Alvarado Trunk Sewer Phase 4

Vote: 7-0Conditions attached
Approved

Schmidt Design Group Contract Amendment - Beyer Park

Vote: 7-0Conditions attached
Approved

Sewer and Water Group 812 Contract Extension

Vote: 6-0Conditions attached
Approved

Consent Agenda Items Including Pure Water Contracts

Vote: 6-0Conditions attached
Approved

Black History Month Proclamation

Vote: 6-0
Approved

Year of the Horse Lunar New Year Proclamation

Vote: 6-0
Approved

Chief Chuck McFarland Retirement Recognition

Vote: 6-0

Development Activity (3)

Beyer Park Development

Infrastructure

Alvarado Trunk Sewer Phase 4 Package A

Infrastructure

Pure Water Program Infrastructure

Infrastructure

Market Signals (4)

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Sentiment

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