THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
MONDAY, APRIL 18, 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: Presentation of the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2023 Proposed Budget ...............................5 Item 250: Submission of Ballot Proposals for the November 8, 2022, Ballot ............................6 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION..................................................................................7 ADJOURNMENT ...................................................................................................................8 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. Council President Elo-Rivera recessed the meeting at 2:18 p.m. for the purpose of a break. Council President EloRivera reconvened the meeting at 2:19 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Cate left the meeting at 4:19 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 4:28 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-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 (cp)
*NOTE: Councilmember von Wilpert 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
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INVOCATION
The invocation was given by City Clerk Elizabeth Maland.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Cate.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
William Bush commented on noise abatement for “liveable neighborhoods.” COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:02 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
Lori Saldaña commented on homelessness.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:04 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:
John Brady commented on senior homelessness.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:06 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4:
Levi Giafaglione commented on senior homelessness.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:09 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
Barbara Gordon commented on mental health effecting youth from marijuana use.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:10 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Unknown caller commented on restoring taxes to compensate from health and welfare damages from marijuana use.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:12 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Peggy Walker commented on marijuana use disorders.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:13 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Kurt Hoffman commented on the transition of the sea lions.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:15 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
Joy Sunyata thanked the City Clerk; and commented on non-profit Humble Design San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:17 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on Earth Fair featuring Cannabis Row.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:19 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11 (virtual):
John Leek commented on the sea lions.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:21 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-12 (virtual):
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Kelly McCormick commented on teens overdose deaths in United States.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:23 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-13 (virtual):
Judi Strang thanked Independent Budget Analyst and Council President; and commented on concern with places of refuge for our youth.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:25 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT None.
Item 200: Presentation of the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2023 Proposed Budget.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Please refer to the Fiscal Year 2023 Proposed Budget available on the City of San Diego’s website: https://www.sandiego.gov/finance/proposed.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
ITEM PRESENTED
This item is informational only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Department of Finance: Rolando Charvel, (619) 533-4535
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:05 PM
NOTE: The following Public Notice was for public record only. This item did not require Council action or public testimony.
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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
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.
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REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 4:28 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:28 PM