THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
MONDAY, MAY 16, 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 ..........................................................................................................................................4 Item 200: Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2023 Proposed Budget........................................5 Item 250: Submission of Ballot Proposals for the November 8, 2022, Ballot ............................6 Item 251: Council Policy 000-21 Ballot Proposals, November 2022 .........................................7 Item 252: Notice of Pending Final Map Approval–San Diego-Tijuana Airport Cross Border Facility ................................................................................................................................8 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 6:01 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 8:39 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-5 Councilmember Marni von Wilpert
CD-7 Councilmember Raul A. Campillo
CD-8 Councilmember Vivian Moreno
CD-9 Council President Sean Elo-Rivera
ABSENT:
CD-6 Councilmember Chris Cate
CITY CLERK:
Maland (cp)
*NOTE: Councilmember Campbell 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-not 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 Councilmember LaCava.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1 (virtual):
Daniel Smiechowski commented on Council elections are a fraud.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 8:25 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2 (virtual):
Diane Grace commented on misconceptions of marijuana.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 8:27 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3 (virtual):
Peggy Walker commented on parks, libraries, and recreation centers are a refuge for kids.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 8:30 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4 (virtual):
John Brady commented on “arena” Midway Project.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 8:32 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
Kelly McCormick commented on potential changes in the regulatory framework for marijuana businesses.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 8:34 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on listening to constituents about safer parks, updated libraries, and new youth recreation centers.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 8:36 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Judi Strang commented on Latino and Hispanic youth’s high rate of use of tobacco products.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 8:37 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK
COMMENT
COUNCIL COMMENT-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.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:04 PM
COUNCIL COMMENT-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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:06 PM
Item 200: Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2023 Proposed Budget.
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Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Please refer to the Fiscal Year 2022 Proposed Budget available on the City of San Diego's website.
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: 6:12 PM
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.
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 04/20/22 202 Initial Committee review
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Wednesday 06/08/22 153 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.
Item 251: Council Policy 000-21 Ballot Proposals, November 2022.
Ballot Propositions Forwarded for2ND Committee Review
The following ballot propositions have been referred from the Rules Committee to a second hearing for consideration for placement on a future ballot as noted. The Rules Committee will be meeting June 8, 2022, to review these measures referred for a second hearing.
Proposal Target Ballot
Amend San Diego Municipal Code Section 66.0127 Regarding Collection, Transport, and Disposal or Recycling of Refuse November 2022
Amendment to San Diego Municipal Code 132.0505 Coastal
Height Limit
November 2022
Allow Childcare Use in City Park Space November 2022
Ranked Choice Voting November 2022
Ballot Propositions Forwarded for Council Review
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The following measures received earlier consideration and will move directly to City Council for review.
Proposal Target Ballot
Safeguard San Diego / Project Labor Ban Repeal November 2022 Independent Counsel for the City Auditor November 2022
Amendments to City Charter Regarding City Employee Hiring and Recruitment Practices
November 2022
The City Council is expected to consider measures for the November 2022, ballot at its meetings in June, July, and August 2022.
Item 252: Notice of Pending Final Map Approval–San Diego-Tijuana Airport Cross Border Facility.
Notice is hereby given that the City Engineer has reviewed and will approve on the date of this City Council meeting that certain final map entitled “San Diego-Tijuana Airport Cross Border Facility" (V.T.M. No. 2296562, PRJ No. 1043212) located at 2520 Otay Pacific Drive in the IBT-1- 1 zone, within the Otay Mesa Community Plan Area, Council District 8, a copy of which is available for public viewing at the office of the San Diego City Clerk. Specifically, the City Engineer has caused the map to be examined and has made the following findings:
(1) The map substantially conforms to the approved tentative map, and any approved alterations thereof and any conditions of approval imposed with said tentative map. (2) The map complies with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and any local ordinances applicable at the time of approval of the tentative map. (3) The map is technically correct.
Said map will be finalized and recorded unless a valid appeal is filed. Interested parties will have 10 calendar days from the date of this Council hearing to appeal the above findings of the City Engineer to the City Council. A valid appeal must be filed with the City Clerk no later than 2:00 PM, 10 calendar days from the date of this City Council meeting stating briefly which of the above findings made by the City Engineer was improper or incorrect and the basis for that conclusion. If you have questions about the map approval findings or need additional information about the map or your appeal rights, please feel free to contact Frederick R. LePage (619) 446-5434.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 8:39 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 8:39 PM