San Diego Mayor Bob Filner could resign today A tentative agreement is reached after 3 days of mediation talks The deal could include the city picking up Filner's legal fees, the Los Angeles Times reports (CNN) -- Bob Filner, the embattled mayor of San Diego, is expected to step down Friday, after weeks of growing calls for his resignation and a torrent of sexual harassment claims. His resignation is dependent on the San Diego City Council accepting a proposed mediation agreement -- a matter they'll take up during a closed session on Friday, an official familiar with the negotiations told CNN's Lindy Hall. "It is still our understanding that his resignation is part of the deal that the San Diego City Council needs to sign off on during (the) closed session," the official said. Filner's attorney James Payne said in a statement provided to reporters that an announcement would be following the closed session. "Due to the confidential nature of mediation and settlement discussions, we are unable to comment or make statements about any of the terms," the statement said. A meeting of the City Council is scheduled for (1 p.m. Friday), at which time it is expected that the City Council will vote on the tentative agreement.  City Councilman Scott Sherman said he's ready to review the settlement, CNN affiliate KGTV reported. "It's going to be one of those tough, gut-check decisions and I'm looking forward to seeing what's in the agreement," Sherman said, adding "the quicker (Filner's) out of office, the quicker it is to get back into city business." Sherman said he'll be looking closely at the details, which could include the city picking up all or part of Filner's legal bills, the Los Angeles Times reported. "The business of the city of San Diego is being pushed forward as best we can," Councilman Kevin Faulconer said, adding that the last seven weeks have been "very difficult" but haven't stopped the city government from functioning. We love our city. City councilors and others have been reluctant publicly to divulge details on the deal, given the guidelines set by the judge overseeing the mediation talks that took place over three days.