THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
OF
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
AT 12:00 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, IBA, CITY CLERK COMMENT ..........................................7 Item 600: Community Action Plan on Homelessness Update ..................................................7 Item 601: Homelessness Strategies and Solutions Department Fiscal Year Updates .................8 Item 602: Regional Task Force on Homelessness Continuum of Care Advisory Board Ad Hoc Committee on Addressing Homelessness Among Black San Diegans Updates ...........................8 Item 603: San Diego Homeless Experienced Advocacy and Leadership (HEAL) Network:
Perspective on Homelessness & Solutions..............................................................................9 Item 604: United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) Recommendations on Policies, Best Practices, and Maintaining and Maximizing Federal Funding. ...............................9 Item 605: State of California Family Homelessness Challenge Grant Funds............................10 Item 650: Approval of the Final Map “The Blend” ................................................................11 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................13 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................13 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 12:02 p.m. Councilmember von Wilpert arrived to the meeting at 12:05 p.m. Councilmember Campillo left the meeting at 5:15 p.m. Council President Elo-Rivera recessed the meeting at 6:35 p.m. to convene the Special Housing Authority meeting. Council President Elo-Rivera reconvened the special meeting at 6:54 p.m. with Councilmember von Wilpert, Councilmember Cate, Councilmember Campillo, and Councilmember Moreno not present. The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 7:42 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-9 Council President Sean Elo-Rivera
ABSENT:
CD-8 Councilmember Vivian Moreno
CITY CLERK:
Maland (mrh)
*NOTE: Councilmember von Wilpert and Councilmember Cate 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-not present
(6) Councilmember Cate-present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-not present
(9) Council President Elo-Rivera-present
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INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Assistant City Clerk Diana Fuentes.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Whitburn.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Kathryn Rhodes commented on Sports Arena 30 feet.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:56 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
Janis Wilds commented on police sweeps.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:58 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:
Keith Adams commented on extending no-fault evictions/tenant protections.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:00 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4:
Carlos Hernandez commented on extending no-fault evictions/tenant protections.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:02 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5:
Ean Hernandez commented on extending no-fault evictions/tenant protections.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:04 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6:
Francisco Hernandez commented on extending no-fault evictions/tenant protections.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:06 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7:
Dawn Rosen commented on homelessness prevention.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:08 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8:
Jason Moore commented on the economic relationship between Midway District and Women’s sports.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:11 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9:
Coleen Cusack commented on repealing San Diego Municipal Code 54.0110 and
86.0137(f).
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:13 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10:
Rafael Bautista commented on extending no-fault evictions/tenant protections.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:16 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on amending the San Diego Municipal Code related to Community Planning Groups.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:19 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-12 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on police sweeps and drugs Downtown.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:21 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-13 (virtual):
Barbara Gordon commented on marijuana and corruption.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:23 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-14 (virtual):
David Zimmerman commented on extending no-fault evictions/tenant protections.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:25PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-15 (virtual):
Joy Sunyata commented on helping the homeless.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:27 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-16 (virtual):
Becca Ayala commented on extending no-fault evictions/tenant protections.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:29 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-17 (virtual):
Sandy Myskowski commented on homelessness service providers.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:33 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-18 (virtual):
Ambrose Willow Lark commented on extending no-fault evictions/tenant protections.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:35 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-19 (virtual):
Nicole Wall commented on being heard.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:37 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-20 (virtual):
Judith Adams commented on extending no-fault evictions/tenant protections.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:37 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-21 (virtual):
Belinda commented on extending no-fault evictions/tenant protections.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:38 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-22 (virtual):
Jean Huy commented on Non-Agenda Public Comment rules.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:40 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK
COMMENT
None.
Item 600: Community Action Plan on Homelessness Update.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no expenditure being approved by this item.
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Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
ITEM PRESENTED
This item is informational only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Homelessness Strategies: Hafsa Kaka, (858) 292-6441
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:55 PM
Item 601: Homelessness Strategies and Solutions Department Fiscal Year Updates.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
ITEM PRESENTED
This is an informational item only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Homelessness Strategies: Hafsa Kaka, (858) 292-6441
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:26 PM
Item 602: Regional Task Force on Homelessness Continuum of Care Advisory Board Ad Hoc Committee on Addressing Homelessness Among Black San Diegans Updates.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
ITEM PRESENTED
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This item is informational only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 4: Tiffany Harrison, (619) 236-6644
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:43 PM
Item 603: San Diego Homeless Experienced Advocacy and Leadership (HEAL) Network:
Perspective on Homelessness & Solutions.
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: N/A
Council District 4: Tiffany Harrison, (619) 236-6644
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:50 PM
Item 604: United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) Recommendations on Policies, Best Practices, and Maintaining and Maximizing Federal Funding.
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.
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Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 9: Brendan Dentino, (619) 236-6699
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:09 PM
Item 605: Approval to Accept Round 1 of State of California Family Homelessness Challenge Grant Funds.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
$441,151.13 in Family Homelessness Challenge Grant funds.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2023-100) CONTINUED TO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 Resolution determining that the ratification of the Agreement with the California Interagency Council on Homelessness in the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency and authorizing the acceptance, appropriation, and expenditure of Round 1 of State of California Family Homelessness Challenge Grant Program Funds is exempt from the California Quality Act pursuant to section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Subitem-B: (R-2023-101) CONTINUED TO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 Resolution ratifying the Agreement with the California Interagency Council on Homelessness in the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency and authorizing the acceptance, appropriation, and expenditure of Round 1 of State of California Family Homelessness Challenge Grant Program Funds, and related actions.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Homelessness Strategies: Hafsa Kaka, (858) 292-6441
City Attorney Contact: Hilda R. Mendoza
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:34 PM
MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO CONTINUE TO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2022, FOR FURTHER REVIEW. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
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Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Chris Cate, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno.
NOTE: The following Public Notice was for public record only. This item did not require Council action or public testimony.
Item 650: Approval of the Final Map “The Blend”.
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 “The Blend" (T.M. No. 2553335, PRJ No. 1046156) located at 1956 Hornblend Street, in the CO-1-2 zone, within the Pacific Beach Community Plan Area, 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.
ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 7:42 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:42 PM