THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2022
AT 2:00 PM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
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CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING..........................................................................................2 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING...................................................................................2 ROLL CALL ..........................................................................................................................2 INVOCATION.......................................................................................................................3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE......................................................................................................3 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT .........................................................................................3
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ..........................................................................................................................................5 Item 200: Update on Organizational Changes to the City’s Real Estate Department and Overview of City’s Real Estate Portfolio..................................................................................5 Item 201: Analysis of City Office Space Capacity and Needs...................................................6 Item 202: Future Options for Downtown City-Owned Property ...............................................6 Item 250: Submission of Ballot Proposals for the November 8, 2022, Ballot. ...........................7 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION..................................................................................8 ADJOURNMENT ...................................................................................................................9 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 2
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CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING:
The meeting was called to order by Council President Elo-Rivera at 2:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 5:28 p.m.
ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING:
*CD-1 Councilmember Joe LaCava
*CD-2 Councilmember Jennifer Campbell
*CD-3 Councilmember Stephen Whitburn
*CD-4 Council President Pro Tem Monica Montgomery Steppe *CD-6 Councilmember Chris Cate
CD-7 Councilmember Raul A. Campillo
CD-8 Councilmember Vivian Moreno
*CD-9 Council President Sean Elo-Rivera
ABSENT
CD-5 Councilmember Marni von Wilpert
CITY CLERK
Maland (gs)
*NOTE: Councilmember LaCava, Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember Whitburn, Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe, Councilmember Cate, and Council President Elo-Rivera attended in person.
ROLL CALL
(1) Councilmember LaCava-present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-present
(3) Councilmember Whitburn-present
(4) Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe-present (5) Councilmember von Wilpert-not present
(6) Councilmember Cate-present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
(9) Council President Elo-Rivera-present
INVOCATION
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The invocation was given by City Clerk Elizabeth Maland.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Moreno.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Katheryn Rhodes commented on ballot propositions.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:05 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
Becky Rapp commented on the commitment and devotion of planning groups.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:07 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:
Daniel Smiechowski commented on councilmember attendance; and scapegoating COVID.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:09 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4:
Unknown caller commented on the reduction of taxes for marijuana businesses.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:11 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5:
Barbara Gordon commented on increased vaping among young people.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:13 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-6:
Kelly McCormick commented on marijuana regulations.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:15 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7:
John Stump commented on the need of reform and disclosure for lobbyists and consultants.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:17 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8:
Joy Sunyata commented on an informational update regarding community planning groups heard at Land Use and Housing Committee; and downtown restrooms.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:19 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9:
Francine Maxwell commented on new street lights and inquired on the $30 million.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:21 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10:
Carol Green commented on AB-1690 banning the sale of tobacco filters, single use cigar and nicotine, and cannabis electric vapes.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:23 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11:
Mary D. commented on rescinding vaccinations.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:25 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-12:
Judi Strang commented on planning groups posting their own agendas and filing appeals.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:27 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT None.
Item 200: Update on Organizational Changes to the City’s Real Estate Department and Overview of City’s Real Estate Portfolio.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
ITEM PRESENTED
This item is informational only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the Chief Operating Officer: Jay Goldstone, (619) 235-5806 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:05 PM
Item 201: Analysis of City Office Space Capacity and Needs.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
ITEM PRESENTED
This item is informational only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
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Office of the Chief Operating Officer: Jay Goldstone, (619) 235-5806 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:57 PM
Item 202: Future Options for Downtown City-Owned Property.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
ITEM PRESENTED
This item is informational only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the Chief Operating Officer: Jay Goldstone, (619) 235-5806 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:07 PM
NOTE: The following Public Notice was for public record only. This item did not require Council action or public testimony.
Item 250: Submission of Ballot Proposals for the November 8, 2022, Ballot.
City Council Policy 000-21 establishes a procedure for submittal of ballot proposals, other processes -including citizen initiatives- may come before the City Council for consideration at other times. The Council Policy states that members of the public, Councilmembers, the Mayor or mayoral departments, independent department directors, or a public agency shall submit proposals to the City Clerk, who shall then transmit them promptly to Committee for review and comment. Please submit all proposals to [email protected].
Therefore, the City Clerk’s Office has established the following calendar for the November 8, 2022, election.
DAY DATE DAYS
BEFORE
ELECTION
EVENT
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Monday 04/04/22 218 LAST DATE (5:00 p.m.) for public, departments and agencies to submit ballot proposals to City
Clerk for review by Committee
Wednesday
Wednesday
04/20/22
06/08/22
202
153
Initial Committee review
Measures that advance from initial review
proceed to a second Committee review, where
the Committee will decide if they will be
presented to the full Council for consideration
Thursday -
Friday
06/09/22 -
08/12/22
152 -
88 Council discusses measures and adopts
ordinances prepared by City Attorney to place
measures on the ballot
Friday 08/12/22 88 Last day for City Clerk to file with Registrar of Voters election material (ordinances and
resolutions related to the calling of election and
measure(s), if any)
Tuesday 08/16/22 84 Last day to submit the Fiscal Impact Analysis; Ballot and Title Summary; and Impartial
Analysis with City Clerk
Friday 08/19/22 81 Last day to file ballot arguments with City Clerk Please check posted agendas for additional information. If you have questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at [email protected] or (619) 533-4000.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 5:28 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:28 PM