THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2022
AT 2:00 PM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
Table of Contents
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: 2021 Annual Report on Internal Financial Control ..................................................6 Item 201: Performance Audit of Equity in Recreation Programming........................................7 Item 202: Performance Audit of the City’s Lease Management and Renewal Processes ............7 Item 203: Housing Action Package Accessory Dwelling Bonus Program Amendment................8 Item 250: Submission of Ballot Proposals for the November 8, 2022, Ballot ............................9 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................10 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................11 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 4:35 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-5 Councilmember Marni von Wilpert
CD-6 Councilmember Chris Cate
CD-7 Councilmember Raul A. Campillo
*CD-8 Councilmember Vivian Moreno
CD-9 Council President Sean Elo-Rivera
ABSENT
None.
CITY CLERK
Maland (gs)
*NOTE: Councilmember Campbell and Councilmember Moreno participated in the meeting by teleconference.
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-present
(6) Councilmember Cate-present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
(9) Council President Elo-Rivera-present
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by City Clerk Elizabeth Maland.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Daniel Smiechowski commented on vaccinations.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:10 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
Francine Maxwell commented on the Commission on Police Practices.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:13 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:
Amy Reichert commented on reopening.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:15 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4:
Mary D. commented on non-agenda and public safety.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:17 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5:
Vickie Townsend commented on COVID emergency.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:20 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6:
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Diane commented on COVID emergency.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:21 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7:
John Moore commented on COVID.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:23 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8:
Carole Otterstad commented on private property ownership.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:25 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
Unknown caller commented on Senate Bill 1097 cannabis and cannabis products.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:28 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):
Barbara Gordon commented on second-hand smoke.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:29 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11 (virtual):
Paul Krueger commented on opening committee meetings.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:30 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-12 (virtual):
Judi Strang commented on Senate Bill 1097 cannabis and cannabis products.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:32 PM
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MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT COUNCIL COMMENT-1:
Councilmember Campbell noted she is vaccinated but still contracted COVID while traveling to Washington D. C. on City business. She thanked those who aided in her recovery and urged everyone to get vaccinated.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:03 PM
COUNCIL COMMENT-2:
Councilmember LaCava wished his colleague Councilmember Campbell a speedy recovery and welcomed the public to chambers.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:05 PM
COUNCIL COMMENT-3:
Councilmember von Wilpert supported Councilmember Campbell’s call for everyone to get vaccinated, welcomed the public to chambers, thanked staff for their efforts, and wished Justin Garver happy birthday.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:06 PM
COUNCIL COMMENT-4:
Council President Elo-Rivera shared he was happy to hear Councilmember Campbell’s improved health and joined his colleagues in welcoming the public to chambers. He stated for those councilmembers elected in 2020 this was their first opportunity to be in the same room with everyone and looked forward to the participation.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:07 PM
Item 200: 2021 Annual Report on Internal Financial Control.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
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Proposed Actions:
ITEM PRESENTED
This item is informational only.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Audit Committee meeting on March 16, 2022.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Moreno, second by Committee Member Halpern, to accept the report and forward it to City Council as an informational item.
VOTE: 5-0; Whitburn-yea, Moreno-yea, Halpern-yea, Maffia-yea, Tabshouri-yea.
Department of Finance: Jeff Peelle, (619) 236-6712
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:47 PM
Item 201: Performance Audit of Equity in Recreation Programming.
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:
This item was heard at the Audit Committee meeting on November 17, 2021.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Moreno, second by Vice Chair LaCava, to accept the report as an information item and forward to Council with the following requests: 1. The staffing and consultant expenses staff requires to implement the recommendations be considered for inclusion in the mid-year budget. 2. That staff update their recommendation implementation target dates after passage of the FY 2023 budget. 3. That the audit be presented as an informational item to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee.
VOTE: 5-0; Moreno-yea, LaCava-yea, Halpern-yea, Maffia-yea, Tabshouri-yea.
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Office of the City Auditor: Luis Briseño, (619) 533-3054 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:54 PM
Item 202: Performance Audit of the City’s Lease Management and Renewal Processes.
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:
This item was heard at the Audit Committee meeting on February 16, 2022.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Moreno, second by Committee Member Halpern, to accept the report and forward it to the full City Council.
VOTE: 5-0; Whitburn-yea, Moreno-yea, Halpern-yea, Maffia-yea, Tabshouri-yea.
Office of the City Auditor: Nathan Otto, (619) 533-3018 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:36 PM
Item 203: Housing Action Package Accessory Dwelling Unit Bonus Program Amendment.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no fiscal impacts related to this item.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
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The Housing Action Package ADU Bonus Program Amendment proposes amendments to San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 14, Article 1, Division 3 related to the Accessory Dwelling Unit Bonus for Affordable ADUs. This item will amend the ADU Bonus Program to lessen the deeded restriction for very low- and low-income deed restricted units from 15 years to 10 years. (O-2022-94) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2022 Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 14, Article 1, Division 3 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Section 141.0302, relating to Residential Use Category – Separately Regulated Uses, Accessory Dwelling Units.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Planning: Melissa Garcia, (619) 236-6173
City Attorney Contact: Lauren N. Hendrickson
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:10 PM
MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO INTRODUCE. Second by Cate.
Public testimony by Kathy McClelland, Geoffrey Hueter, Daniel Smiechowski, Paul Krueger, Eric Rosenzweig, and Rachel Graham.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Chris Cate, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
NOTE: The following Public Notices were for public record only. These items 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.
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DAY DATE DAYS
BEFORE
ELECTION
EVENT
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.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 4:35 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:35 PM
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