CITY COUNCIL MEETING RESULTS SUMMARY
DATE: MONDAY, MAY 16, 2022, COUNCIL MEETINGRECORDER: PATTERSON This is a summary of the actions taken by the City Council. It is NOT equivalent to the Minutes which, when approved by the City Council, constitute the official record of the meeting.
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Presenting the Public Hearing on the
Fiscal Year 2023 Proposed Budget
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PC-1 (virtual): Daniel Smiechowski commented on Council elections are a fraud.
PC-2 (virtual): Diane Grace commented on misconceptions of marijuana.
PC-3 (virtual): Peggy Walker commented on parks, libraries, and recreation centers are a refuge for kids.
PC-4 (virtual): John Brady commented on “arena” Midway Project.
PC-5 (virtual): Kelly McCormick commented on potential changes in the regulatory framework for marijuana businesses.
PC-6 (virtual): Becky Rapp commented on listening to constituents about safer parks, updated libraries, and new youth recreation centers.
PC-7 (virtual): Judi Strang commented on Latino and Hispanic youth’s high rate of use of tobacco products.
Mayor, Council, City Attorney, Independent Budget Analyst, City Clerk Comment:
CC-1: Council President Elo-Rivera acknowledged the Buffalo massacre tragedy to the black community. He asked for a moment of silence to recognize the victims and families affected.
Council President Elo-Rivera noted the N.Y. Times article with the description of the Buffalo tragedy and timeline of violence through the years. He stated this is an epidemic of gun violence and white supremacy.
CC-2: Councilmember von Wilpert touched on the mass shootings in Buffalo and Laguna Woods over the weekend. She mentioned that Chambers opened earlier with a moment of silence for the 1,000,000 Americans who died from COVID. Councilmember von Wilpert reminded the public of the first ghost gun ban being passed here in San Diego. She encouraged San Diegans if they see something, say something, by contacting the City Attorney’s office or Police Department to have a gun violence restraining order put in place to prevent these things from happening.
Report Out from Closed Session:
None.
Council President Elo-Rivera adjourned the meeting at 8:39 p.m.