THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
OF
MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2022
AT 11:00 AM
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 600: 13th & Broadway Affordable Housing (North Side of Broadway Between 13th and 14th streets) in the East Village Neighborhood of the Downtown Community Plan area – First Implementation Agreement to Disposition and Development Agreement with Chelsea Investment Corporation, Ratification of City’s Authorization of Joint Funding Applications, and Waiving San Diego Municipal Code 143.0540 .........................................................................6 Item 601: Amendment to Council Policy 000-02 and Submission of Council Budget Priority Memoranda.........................................................................................................................7 Item 602: Proposed Settlement Agreement Involving Acquisition of the 101 Ash Street and Civic Center Plaza Properties.................................................................................................9 Item 603: Non-Profit Agreement with Jewish Family Service for the Safe Parking Program......... ........................................................................................................................................10 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................11 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 11:00 a.m. Council President Elo-Rivera recessed the meeting at 11:37 a.m. for the purpose of a break. Council President Elo-Rivera reconvened the meeting at 11:52 a.m. with all Councilmembers present.
The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 1:41 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-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 (mrh)
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
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The invocation was given by City Clerk Elizabeth Maland.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Campbell.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Mike Aguirre commented on 101 Ash Street.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:16 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
Lori Saldaña commented on homelessness.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:18 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:
Paul Krueger commented on 101 Ash Street.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:20 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4 (virtual):
Barbara Gordon commented on fentanyl.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:23 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
Terri-Ann Skelly commented on drug use.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:24 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Alan commented on continuing Zoom meetings and 101 Ash Street.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:26 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Martha Sullivan commented on San Diego housing.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:28 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
David C. commented on 101 Ash Street.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:31 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
Ilka Weston commented on homelessness.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:32 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):
John Stump commented on 101 Ash Street.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:34 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11 (virtual):
Nancy Logan commented on cannabis oil.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:37 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-12 (virtual):
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Kathleen Lippitt commented on marijuana.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:39 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK
COMMENT
MAYOR COMMENT:
Chief Operating Officer Jay Goldstone commented on the delay of the post settlement agreement related to 101 Ash Street. He commented that the public should have more opportunity to review the post settlement agreement in its entirety and the intent to return to Council within the next month.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:52 AM
COUNCIL COMMENT-1:
Councilmember von Wilpert commented on the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade. She commented on the deaths of women exercising their access to healthcare and the history of unsafe and illegal abortions.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:03 AM
Item 600: 13th & Broadway Affordable Housing (North Side of Broadway Between 13th and 14th streets) in the East Village Neighborhood of the Downtown Community Plan area – First Implementation Agreement to Disposition and Development Agreement with Chelsea Investment Corporation, Ratification of City’s Authorization of Joint Funding Applications, and Waiving San Diego Municipal Code 143.0540.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
No additional authorization for new funds is required. However, the current source of funds for the City Loan will be adjusted to reflect additional accrued interest and therefore reducing the loan amount to be funded through the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund (LMIHAF) by a like amount.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
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Subitem-A: (R-2022-547) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314191
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego approving a First Implementation Agreement and various other actions related to the 13th & Broadway affordable housing project in the Centre City Redevelopment Project Area.
Subitem-B: (O-2022-121) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2022 Introduction of an Ordinance of the Council of the City of San Diego approving a waiver under San Diego Municipal Code section 143.0540 that requires the City to execute a Housing Replacement Agreement before the City issues a permit to convert or demolish the single-room occupancy (SRO) hotel at Villa Victoria Apartments in Downtown San Diego.
Subitem-C: (R-2022-505) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314192
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego ratifying the authorization of the City of San Diego's joint application with the developer of 13th & Broadway affordable housing project, or its development designee, for a grant from the infill infrastructure grant program in a total amount not-to-exceed $7.5 million, and approving the substitution of Chelsea Investment Corporation as the joint applicant and project sponsor.
Subitem-D: (R-2022-506) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314193
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego ratifying the City of San Diego's approval of a joint application with the developer of the 13th & Broadway affordable housing project, or its development designee, for a loan and a grant from the affordable housing and sustainable communities program in the aggregate amount of $20 million, and approving the substitution of Chelsea Investment Corporation as project sponsor.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Kate Malcolm
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:43 PM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTIONS IN SUBITEM A, SUBITEM C, AND SUBITEM D; AND INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE IN SUBITEM B. Second by Raul A.
Campillo.
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).
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Item 601: Amendment to Council Policy 000-02 and Submission of Council Budget Priority Memoranda.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2022-509) ADOPTED WITH DIRECTION AS RESOLUTION R-314194 Resolution approving an amendment to Council Policy 000-02 regarding budget policies.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on May 25, 2022.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Cate, second by Vice Chair Elo-Rivera, to move the item forward to full council for consideration of amending Council Policy 000-02 to change the date of when Councilmembers submit their Council Budget Priority Memoranda.
VOTE: 4-0; Cate-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Montgomery Steppe-yea, Moreno-yea.
Council District 6: Anthony George, (619) 533-6460
City Attorney Contact: Bret A. Bartolotta
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:10 AM
MOTION BY CHRIST CATE TO THE ADOPT. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
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).
MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION WITH DIRECTION TO STAFF TO AMEND COUNCIL POLICY 000-02 UNDER THE “COUNCIL ROLE" PARAGRAPH ON PAGE 7 TO READ: “COUNCIL SHALL ADOPT AN ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE BUDGET CALENDAR AND KEY DATES THAT ESTABLISH THE TIME FRAME FOR EACH PHASE OF THE BUDGET PROCESS.
COUNCILMEMBERS SHALL ALSO COMMUNICATE THEIR BUDGET PRIORITIES TO THE IBA, Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 8
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WHO WILL ANALYZE AND CONSOLIDATE THE PRIORITIES INTO A PROPOSED COUNCIL BUDGET PRIORITIES RESOLUTION DRAFTED BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY. THE
COUNCIL WILL ADOPT AND UPDATE THE BUDGET PRIORITIES RESOLUTION AND PRESENT IT TO THE MAYOR IN ADVANCE OF THE RELEASE OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET. AFTER THE MAY REVISION IS PRESENTED, COUNCILMEMBERS’ FINAL BUDGET PRIORITIES MEMORANDA SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE IBA. THESE MEMORANDA WILL BE USED BY THE IBA TO DEVELOP COUNCIL FINAL BUDGET MODIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS.” Second by Chris Cate.
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).
Item 602: Proposed Settlement Agreement Involving Acquisition of the 101 Ash Street and Civic Center Plaza Properties.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Please see Staff Report.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2022-582) RETURNED TO STAFF
Resolution (i) approving the Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release (Settlement Agreement) for the City's acquisition of real properties commonly known as Civic Center Plaza and 101 Ash Street in downtown San Diego and the settlement of related litigation and release of related claims between the City and certain other parties, (ii) making a finding that the City's expenditure of funds under the Settlement Agreement will achieve numerous public purposes and benefits, and (iii) approving related implementing actions.
Subitem-B: (R-2022-567) RETURNED TO STAFF
Resolution authorizing year-end revisions to the City's Fiscal Year 2022 budget.
Subitem-C: (R-2022-568) RETURNED TO STAFF
Resolution authorizing amendments to the City's Fiscal Year 2023 budget.
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Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the Chief Operating Officer: Jay Goldstone, (619) 260-3777 City Attorney Contact: Kevin Reisch, Bret Bartolotta
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:09 AM
Item 603: Non-Profit Agreement with Jewish Family Service for the Safe Parking Program.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Authorize the Mayor, or designee, to enter into a non-profit agreement consisting of $992,797 in Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Round 3 grant funds and $444,000 in CDBG-CV funds, for a total of $1,436,797.
Council District(s) Affected: 6, 7.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2022-580 REV.) ADOPTED AS AMENDED AS RESOLUTION R-314195 Resolution allocating federal CARES Act Community Development Block Grant Funds for a Safe Parking Program and authorizing a non-profit agreement with Jewish Family Service for the Safe Parking Program.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Homelessness Strategies: Hafsa Kaka, (858) 292-6441
City Attorney Contact: Heather Ferbert
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:54 AM
MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS AMENDED TO INCLUDE A SECTION 5 TO READ: “CITY STAFF IS REQUESTED TO RETURN TO CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, WITH AN ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL SAFE PARKING SITES IN EACH
COUNCIL DISTRICT, PLANS TO CREATE DESIGNATED FAMILY-FRIENDLY ZONES IN EACH OF
THE CITY'S SAFE PARKING SITES, AND PLANS FOR FUNDING ADDITIONAL SAFE PARKING
SITES AND SERVICES IN THE CITY'S APPLICATION FOR HOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION ROUND 4 GRANT.” Second by Stephen Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
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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).
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 1:41 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:41 PM