Minutes — San Diego City Council, March 15, 2022

THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022
AT 10:00 AM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
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CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING..........................................................................................4 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING...................................................................................4 ROLL CALL ..........................................................................................................................5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE......................................................................................................5 CLOSED SESSION................................................................................................................5 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT .........................................................................................6

MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ..........................................................................................................................................8 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS ...........................................................................................8 APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES........................................................................................9 Item 30: 2022 City of San Diego Women of Distinction..........................................................9 Item 31: World Water Day.................................................................................................10 Item 32: Women’s History Month.......................................................................................10 Item 33: Growing Community Day .....................................................................................11 Item 34: Nowruz...............................................................................................................11 Item 35: Surf Shack at Windansea Beach Day.....................................................................12 Item 50: Ordinance Amending Chapter 3, Article 3, Division 46 of the San Diego Municipal Code by Amending Section 33.4618, Relating to Pedicabs.....................................................12 Minutes of Tuesday, March 15, 2022 Page 2
Table of Contents (Continued)
Item 51: Request to Exempt Three (3) Program Coordinator Positions in the Department of Information Technology from the Classified Service..............................................................14 Item 52: Exemption of Two Positions in the Development Services Department from the Classified Service ...............................................................................................................15 Item 53: Repeal of Pushcarts in the Public Right-of-Way and Business Regulations for Sidewalk Vending ............................................................................................................................16 Item 100: Affordable Housing Loan Agreement-Cortez Hill Apartments .................................17 Item 101: Award Consultant Agreement H2125802 with WSP USA Inc., for Design and Construction Support Services for the Gatewood Hills Pump Station Project............................18 Item 102: Award the Consultant Agreement H2125819 with Trussell Technologies Inc., for Design and Construction Support Services for the SBWRP Reverse Osmosis System Project ....19 Item 103: FY 2022 Community Projects, Programs and Services Funding Allocation to Pacific Arts Movement for 22nd San Diego Asian Film Festival .........................................................21 Item 104: FY 2022 Community Projects, Programs and Services Funding Allocation to San Diego Humane Society for Community Pet Events and Services.............................................22 Item 105: 2022 City Council Work Plan...............................................................................23 Item 330: Stormwater Funding Strategy Final Audit Response..............................................23 Item 331: Stormwater Capital Improvement Program; Authorize Approval of the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Loan Commitment to the Stormwater System..........................................................24 Item 332: Authorization to Implement a Five-Year Email System Retention Policy and to Adopt an Amendment to the Master Records Schedule...................................................................25 Item S500: Amendment to Resolution R-310195 Authorizing and Establishing the Convoy Banner District...................................................................................................................26 Item S501: Consideration of Nominees for Appointment to the San Diego Unified Port District Board of Commissioners .....................................................................................................27 Item S502: Appointment to the Civil Service Commission.....................................................28 Item S503: Appointments to the Mission Bay Park Committee..............................................29 Item S504: Appointments to the Planning Commission ........................................................30 Minutes of Tuesday, March 15, 2022 Page 3
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REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................31 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................32 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 4
for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 15, 2022

CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President Elo-Rivera at 10:18 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President Elo-Rivera at 11:02 a.m. into Closed Session, to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.

The meeting was reconvened by Council President Elo-Rivera at 2:01 p.m. with Councilmember von Wilpert and Councilmember Moreno not present. Councilmember Moreno arrived to the meeting at 2:02 p.m. Council President Elo-Rivera recessed the regular meeting at 3:49 p.m. to convene the Public Facilities Financing Authority meeting and thereafter the Housing Authority meeting. Council President Elo-Rivera reconvened the regular meeting at 5:02 p.m. with Councilmember von Wilpert not present. The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 6:11 p.m.

ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING
PRESENT:
*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 (mrh)
*NOTE: Councilmember LaCava, Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember Whitburn, Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe, Councilmember Cate, Councilmember Campillo, Councilmember Moreno, and Council President Elo-Rivera were present in Chambers.

ROLL CALL
(1) Councilmember LaCava-present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-present
(3) Councilmember Whitburn-present
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(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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember LaCava.

CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):

CS-1 Indemnity Company of California v. City of San Diego San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2019-00007351-CU-CO-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 13794
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022
SDCA Assigned: J. Taylor
Plaintiff Indemnity Company of California sued the City of San Diego for allegedly breaching two contracts related to the Central Avenue Mini-Park and Skate Park projects.

The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:43 AM
Council President Elo-Rivera closed the hearing.

CS-2 People of the State of California v. International Boundary and Water Commission, et al.

United States District Court Case No. 3:18-cv-02050-JM-LL REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022
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DCA Assigned: J. Rau
This 2018 case arises from the United States International Boundary and Water Commission’s (USIBWC) alleged violations of the Clean Water Act and its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The lawsuit asserts USIBWC mismanaged its water treatment facilities in San Diego and discharged raw sewage, industrial waste, and agriculture runoff into the Tijuana River, the Tijuana River Estuary and ultimately the Pacific Ocean. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:43 AM
Council President Elo-Rivera closed the hearing.

NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:

Daniel Smiechowski commented on Ukraine, Florence Chadwick, and the Boards and Commissions.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:44 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:

Terri-Ann Skelly commented on marijuana businesses.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:47 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:

Peggy Walker commented on overdose deaths.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:48 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4:

Becky Rapp commented on impacts of marijuana consumption.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:50 AM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-5:

Kelly McCormick commented on e-cigarettes and vaping devices.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:53 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6:

Judi Strang commented on marijuana and targeting of women.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:55 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7:

Rita Morgan commented on listening to your heart when electing leaders.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:57 AM

MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK

COMMENT
INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST COMMENT:

Deputy Director Charles Modica commented on providing a crash course of the budget for the public on April 12, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. Topics include “How the City’s Budget Process Works”, “Council Budget Priorities”, and “How San Diego Residents can be involved”.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:59 AM
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT:

City Attorney Mara Elliott commented on the preparation for the Joint Closed Session of the Housing Authority/Housing Commission and thanked Cindy for her work.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:00 AM
COUNCIL COMMENT-1:

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Council President Elo-Rivera commented on City Clerk Elizabeth Maland’s being honored by Toni Atkins in “Women of the District” highlighting female leaders in the 39th Senate District. It was noted that Liz knows the important influence the clerk can have in everyday governance and is the bridge between the government and the governed.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:01 AM

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.

APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES

APPROVED
02/07/2022
02/08/2022
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:21 AM
MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO APPROVE. Second by Monica Montgomery Steppe.

Passed by the following vote:

Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Chris Cate, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.

NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.

Item 30: 2022 City of San Diego Women of Distinction.

MAYOR TODD GLORIA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT ELO-RIVERA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM

MONTGOMERY STEPPE, COUNCILMEMBER LA CAVA, COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL,

COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN, COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT, COUNCILMEMBER CATE, COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO, AND COUNCILMEMBER MORENO’S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
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In recognition of March as Women's History Month, the Mayor and the City Council will be recognizing ten inspirational, courageous, and strong local women who help make the City of San Diego a better place. The Mayor's office worked with each Councilmember individually for this ceremonial item. In addition to the Mayor's selected city-wide honoree, each individual Councilmember selected and submitted to the Mayor's office one Woman of Distinction honoree who lives, works, or goes to school in their Council District.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:04 PM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO APPROVE. Second by Monica Montgomery Steppe.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 31: World Water Day.

COUNCILMEMBER LACAVA’S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming March 22, 2022, to be “World Water Day” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:32 AM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO APPROVE. Second by Monica Montgomery Steppe.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 32: Women’s History Month.

COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT’S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
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Proclaiming the month of March, to be “Women’s History Month” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:32 AM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO APPROVE. Second by Monica Montgomery Steppe.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 33: Growing Community Day.

COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO’S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming March 26, 2022, to be “Growing Community Day” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:32 AM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO APPROVE. Second by Monica Montgomery Steppe.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 34: Nowruz.

COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO’S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming March 20, 2022, to be “Nowruz” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:32 AM
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MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO APPROVE. Second by Monica Montgomery Steppe.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 35: Surf Shack at Windansea Beach Day.

COUNCILMEMBER LACAVA’S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming March 20, 2022, as the “Surf Shack at Windansea Beach Day” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:32 AM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO APPROVE. Second by Monica Montgomery Steppe.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 50: Ordinance Amending Chapter 3, Article 3, Division 46 of the San Diego Municipal Code by Amending Section 33.4618, Relating to Pedicabs.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

There are no expenditures being authorized for this action.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:
(O-2022-87) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2022 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 12 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 3, Article 3, Division 46 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Section 33.4618, relating to pedicabs.

Committee Actions Taken:

This item was heard at the Public Safety and Livable Neighborhoods Committee meeting on February 9, 2022.

ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Moreno, second by Chair Montgomery Steppe, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.

VOTE: 4-0; Montgomery Steppe-yea, Moreno-yea, von Wilpert-yea, Campillo-yea.

Police: Michael Kellington, (619) 531-2441
City Attorney Contact: Jill S. Cristich
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY CHRIS CATE TO INTRODUCE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 51: Request to Exempt Three (3) Program Coordinator Positions in the Department of Information Technology from the Classified Service.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

This will be funded by the Information Technology Fund, which will be absorbing these costs through current vacancy savings.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:

Adopt the following ordinance which was introduced on 3/1/2022, Item 50. (Council voted 9-0):
(O-2022-86) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21442 (New Series)
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Ordinance authorizing the exemption of three Program Coordinator positions in the City's Department of Information Technology from the Classified Service, based on advisory review and favorable comment by the Civil Service Commission on January 14, 2022. These positions will be responsible for assisting the City's Payment Card Industry compliance process, the City's public records request process, and the City's Digital Equity programs. This Action is brought under San Diego Charter Section 117(a)(17).

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Department of Information Technology: Jonathan Behnke, (619) 533-3637 City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM

CONSENT MOTION BY CHRIS CATE TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 52: Exemption of Two Positions in the Development Services Department from the Classified Service.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

The projected annual costs, including salaries and fringe benefits totals approximately $185,000 for the Program Manager and $155,000 for the Program Coordinator. Funds for expenses will be available in the General Fund, Development Services Department for the Program Manager position and the Enterprise Fund for the Program Coordinator due to vacancy savings in Fiscal Year 2022. The positions will be requested in the Fiscal Year 2023 budget process.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:

Adopt the following ordinance which was introduced on 3/1/2022, Item 51. (Council voted 9-0):
(O-2022-84) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21443 (New Series)
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Ordinance authorizing the exemption of a Program Manager position and a Program Coordinator position in the City's Development Services Department from the Classified Service, based on advisory review and favorable comment by the Civil Service Commission on October 7 and November 4, 2021. The Program Manager position will oversee the implementation and administration of the enforcement process for the City's Short-Term Residential Occupancy Ordinance, and other related duties. The Program Coordinator position will oversee all aspects of the Project Management and Submittal Division's customer service policies and procedures, and other related duties. This Action is brought under San Diego Charter Section 117(a)(17).

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Development Services: Rimah Khouri-Velez, (619) 466-5007 City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM

CONSENT MOTION BY CHRIS CATE TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 53: Repeal of Pushcarts in the Public Right-of-Way and Business Regulations for Sidewalk Vending.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

The cost to administer sidewalk vending applications has not yet been determined. City staff is currently determining cost associated with the implementation, education/outreach, permitting and enforcement.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:

Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 3/1/2022, Item S504, Subitem B. (Council voted 8-1, Councilmember Moreno- nay); Adopt the following Ordinance which was amended by Council action by interlineation at the time of introduction on 3/1/2022, Item S504, Subitem C. (Council voted 8-1, Councilmember Moreno-nay):

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Subitem-A: (O-2022-45) RETURNED TO STAFF
Ordinance amending Chapter 12, Article 6, Division 2 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Section 126.0203; amending Chapter 12, Article 9, Division 7 by amending Section 129.0710; amending Chapter 13, Article 1, Division 2 by amending Section 131.0222; amending Chapter 13, Article 1, Division 3 by amending Section 131.0322; amending Chapter 13, Article 1, Division 4 by amending Section 131.0422; amending Chapter 13, Article 1, Division 5 by amending Section 131.0522; amending Chapter 13, Article 1, Division 6 by amending Section 131.0622; amending Chapter 13, Article 2, Division 15 by amending Section 132.1510; amending Chapter 14, Article 1, Division 6 by amending Section 141.0619; amending Chapter 15, Article 5, Division 2 by amending Section 155.0238; amending Chapter 15, Article 6, Division 3 by amending Section 156.0308; amending Chapter 15, Article 7, Division 3 by amending Section 157.0304; and amending Chapter 15, Article 16, Division 1 by amending Sections 1516.0112, 1516.0117, and 1516.0122, all relating to pushcarts.

Subitem-B: (O-2022-43 REV.) RETURNED TO STAFF
Ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the San Diego Municipal Code by adding Article 6, Division 1, Sections 36.0101 through 36.0116; and amending Chapter 5, Article 4, Division 1 by amending Section 54.0105, all relating to sidewalk vending.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 2: Venus Molina, (619) 236-6622
City Attorney Contact: Ken So
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
Item 100: Affordable Housing Loan Agreement-Cortez Hill Apartments.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

This action will authorize an expenditure of up to $1.4 million from the City’s Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Fund for the City loan as a below-market interest rate affordable housing loan for the development and construction of the Project, and authorize loan repayments to be deposited to the City’s PLHA fund for future affordable housing.

Council District(s) Affected: 3.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2022-342) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-313978
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Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego approving the loan agreement for the Cortez Hill Apartments Affordable Housing Project within the Downtown Community Plan Area and authorizing a related loan in an amount not-to-exceed $1,400,000, to the project developer, Beech Street Housing Associates, L.P.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: William Witt
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY CHRIS CATE TO ADOPT. Second by Stephen Whitburn.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 101: Award Consultant Agreement H2125802 with WSP USA Inc., for Design and Construction Support Services for the Gatewood Hills Pump Station Project.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

The cost of this agreement is not-to-exceed $889,935.75, from Design of Gatewood Hills Pump Station CIP project, Water Utility CIP Fund.

Council District(s) Affected: 5.

Proposed Actions:

Subitem-A: (R-2022-339) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-313979
Resolution determining that the award and execution of the consultant agreement with WSP USA Inc. for professional engineering, and design and construction support services for potential future upgrades to the Gatewood Hills Pump Station is statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15262.

Subitem-B: (R-2022-338) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-313980
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Resolution authorizing the award and execution of the consultant agreement with WSP USA Inc. for professional engineering, and design and construction support services for potential future upgrades to the Gatewood Hills Pump Station.

Committee Actions Taken:

This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on February 17, 2022.

ACTION: Motion by Chair von Wilpert, second by Committee Member Campbell, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.

VOTE: 4-0; von Wilpert-yea, LaCava-yea, Campbell-yea, Montgomery Steppe-yea.

Engineering & Capital Projects: Elif Cetin, (619) 533-3794 City Attorney Contact: Adam Wander
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY CHRIS CATE TO ADOPT. Second by Stephen Whitburn.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 102: Award the Consultant Agreement H2125819 with Trussell Technologies Inc., for Design and Construction Support Services for the SBWRP Reverse Osmosis System Project.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

The total costs for this agreement with Trussell Technologies Inc. is $1,303,497. Funding is available within the Water Utility CIP for the purpose of executing this consultant agreement.

Council District(s) Affected: 9.

Proposed Actions:

Subitem-A: (R-2022-337) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-313981
Resolution determining that the award and execution of the consultant agreement H2125819 with Trussell Technologies Inc. for professional design services related to the South Bay Water Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 18 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Reclamation Plant Reverse Osmosis System is statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15262.

Subitem-B: (R-2022-336) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-313982
Resolution authorizing the award and execution of the consultant agreement H2125819 with Trussell Technologies Inc., for design and construction support services for the South Bay Water Reclamation Plant Reverse Osmosis System Project.

Committee Actions Taken:

This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on February 17, 2022.

ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campbell, second by Chair von Wilpert, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.

VOTE: 4-0; von Wilpert-yea, LaCava-yea, Campbell-yea, Montgomery Steppe-yea.

Engineering & Capital Projects: Elif Cetin, (619) 533-3794 City Attorney Contact: Adam Wander
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY CHRIS CATE TO ADOPT. Second by Stephen Whitburn.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 103: FY 2022 Community Projects, Programs and Services Funding Allocation to Pacific Arts Movement for 22nd San Diego Asian Film Festival.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

Authorize the Mayor and his designee, to enter into an Agreement for an amount not-to-exceed $8,500 with Pacific Arts Movement for 22nd San Diego Asian Film Festival.

Council District(s) Affected: 2, 3, 6.

Proposed Actions:

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Subitem-A: (R-2022-340) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-313983
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego determining that approval of the Community Projects, Programs, and Services FY 2022 City Council Allocation Agreement between the City and the Pacific Arts Movement, is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15323.

Subitem-B: (R-2022-289) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-313984
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego allocating $8,500 to the Pacific Arts Movement for the 22nd San Diego Asian Film Festival - Free Films at Four, pursuant to Council Policy 100- 06, "City Council Funding of Community Projects, Programs, and Services." Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council Administration: Courtney Thomson, (619) 236-5918 City Attorney Contact: David J. Karlin
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY CHRIS CATE TO ADOPT. Second by Stephen Whitburn.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 104: FY 2022 Community Projects, Programs and Services Funding Allocation to San Diego Humane Society for Community Pet Events and Services.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

Authorize the Mayor and his designee, to enter into an Agreement for an amount not-to-exceed $11,500 with San Diego Humane Society for Community Pet Events and Services.

Council District(s) Affected: 1, 2, 5, 6.

Proposed Actions:

Subitem-A: (R-2022-341) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-313985
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Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego determining that approval of the Community Projects, Programs, and Services FY 2022 City Council Allocation Agreement between the City and the San Diego Humane Society, is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15323.

Subitem-B: (R-2022-290) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-313986
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego allocating $11,500 to San Diego Humane Society for community pet events and services, pursuant to Council Policy 100-06, "City Council Funding of Community Projects, Programs, and Services." Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council Administration: Courtney Thomson, (619) 236-5918 City Attorney Contact: David J. Karlin
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY CHRIS CATE TO ADOPT. Second by Stephen Whitburn.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 105: 2022 City Council Work Plan.

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
Council District 9: Brendan Dentino, (619) 221-3517
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
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Item 330: Stormwater Funding Strategy Final Audit Response.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

There are no expenditure requests included with this item.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:

ITEM PRESENTED
This item is informational only.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Stormwater Department: Kris McFadden, (619) 236-6595
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:22 PM
Item 331: Stormwater Capital Improvement Program; Authorize Approval of the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Loan Commitment to the Stormwater System.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

Please see the Fiscal Considerations section of the Staff Report.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:
(O-2022-88) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2022 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the City to enter into a lease arrangement via a Site Lease and Facilities Lease in the forms presented, as well as a credit facility from the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency in a principal amount not-to-exceed $359.2 million, to finance Stormwater Capital Improvement Program projects and related documents and actions. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.

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Committee Actions Taken:

This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on March 2, 2022.

ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Moreno, second by Vice-Chair Elo-Rivera, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.

VOTE: 4-0; Cate-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Montgomery Steppe-yea, Moreno-yea.

Debt Management: Lakshmi Kommi, (619) 236-6928
City Attorney Contact: Bret A. Bartolotta
See the Public Facilities Financing Authority Agenda of March 15, 2022, for a companion item.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:11 PM
MOTION BY CHRIS CATE TO INTRODUCE. Second by Joe LaCava.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 332: Authorization to Implement a Five-Year Email System Retention Policy and to Adopt an Amendment to the Master Records Schedule.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

There is no cost associated with this request.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2022-343) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-313991
Resolution Authorizing the Implementation of a Five-Year Email System Retention Policy and Adopting an Amendment to the Citywide Master Records Schedule Retaining Email Records for Ten Years.

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 23 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Committee Actions Taken:

This item was heard at the Rules Committee meeting on February 16, 2022.

ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campillo, second by Committee Member Cate, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.

VOTE: 5-0; Elo-Rivera-yea, LaCava-yea, Whitburn-yea, Cate-yea, Campillo-yea.

Department of Information Technology: Jonathan Behnke, (619) 533-3637 City Attorney Contact: Karen Li
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:02 PM
MOTION BY MONICA MONTGOMERY STEPPE TO ADOPT. Second by Raul A. Campillo.

Passed by the following vote:

Item S500: Amendment to Resolution R-310195 Authorizing and Establishing the Convoy Banner District.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: 6.

Proposed Actions:

Approve the resolution amending San Diego Resolution R-310195 to identify the Convoy District Partnership as the sponsoring organization for the Convoy Banner District. (R-2022-350) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-313987
Resolution amending the Convoy Banner District.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 6: Anthony George, (619) 533-6460
City Attorney Contact: Lindsey Sebastian
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 24 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 15, 2022
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY CHRIS CATE TO ADOPT. Second by Stephen Whitburn.

Passed by the following vote:

Item S501: Consideration of Nominees for Appointment to the San Diego Unified Port District Board of Commissioners.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2022-354) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-313992
Resolution making City Council appointment to the San Diego Unified Port District for a term ending January 2, 2025.

This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council President's Office: Haley Lesser, (619) 236-6699 City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:30 PM
City Clerk Elizabeth Maland announced the results of Round 1 of the balloting as follows:

A total of 7 votes for Moore; a total of 1 vote for Brownlie; and District 5 not present.

Council President Elo-Rivera announced that Moore was appointed.

MOTION BY COMMON CONSENT TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF DANIELLE MOORE TO THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT.

Passed by the following vote:

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 25 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Chris Cate, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.

Item S502: Appointment to the Civil Service Commission.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

There are no City expenditures being authorized with this action.

Council District(s) Affected: 3.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2022-353) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-313988
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Tammy Lin to the Civil Service Commission for a term ending January 9, 2025.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY CHRIS CATE TO ADOPT. Second by Stephen Whitburn.

Passed by the following vote:

Item S503: Appointments to the Mission Bay Park Committee.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

There are no City expenditures being authorized with this action.

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 26 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Council District(s) Affected: 2, 6.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2022-358) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-313989
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of James Hauser for a term ending June 30, 2022, and Joshua Coyne for a term ending June 30, 2023, to the Mission Bay Park Committee.

Passed by the following vote:

Item S504: Appointments to the Planning Commission.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

There are no City expenditures being authorized with this action.

Council District(s) Affected: 7, 9.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2022-355) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-313990
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointments of Ted Miyahara and Carmen Vann to the Planning Commission for terms ending January 28, 2026.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 27 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 15, 2022
City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY CHRIS CATE TO ADOPT. Second by Stephen Whitburn.

Passed by the following vote:

REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 6:11 p.m. in honor of the memory of:

Mr. Mel Marcelo as requested by Councilmember Whitburn.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:10 PM

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