REVISED
CITY OF SAN DIEGO
COUNCIL AGENDA
COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Sean Elo-Rivera • Ninth District
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM
Monica Montgomery Steppe • Fourth District
COUNCILMEMBERS
Joe LaCava • First District
Jennifer Campbell • Second District
Stephen Whitburn • Third District
Marni von Wilpert • Fifth District
Kent Lee • Sixth District
Raul A. Campillo • Seventh District
Vivian Moreno • Eighth District
Charles Modica Mara W. Elliott
Independent City Attorney
Budget Analyst
Diana J. S. Fuentes
Interim City Clerk
City Administration Building
City Council Chambers- 12th Floor
202 C Street San Diego, CA 92101
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AGENDA FOR THE
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023, AT 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
12TH FLOOR, 202 “C” STREET SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING
IS FOUND AT THE END OF THE AGENDA
LATE-ARRIVING MATERIALS
Pursuant to California Senate Bill 343 (Section 54957.5(b) of the Brown Act), late-arriving documents related to City Council meeting agenda items which are distributed to the legislative body prior to and during the Council meeting are available for public review in the Office of the City Clerk, Information Services Counter in the Lobby of the City Administration Building, 202 C Street, San Diego, CA 92101. This relates to those documents received after the agenda is publicly noticed and during the 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting. Please note: Approximately one hour prior to the start of the Council Meeting, the documents will be available just outside Council Chambers in the lobby of the 12th floor of the City Administration Building in a binder labeled “SB 343.” Late-arriving materials received during the City Council meeting are available for review by making a verbal request of City Clerk staff located in Council Chambers.
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NOTICE: THE CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ANY ACTION WITH RESPECT TO THE ITEMS INCLUDED ON THIS AGENDA. RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY STAFF DO NOT LIMIT ACTIONS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SHOULD NOT RELY UPON THE
RECOMMENDATIONS OF STAFF AS DETERMINATIVE OF THE ACTION THE CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ON A PARTICULAR MATTER.
OTHER LEGISLATIVE MEETINGS
The SAN DIEGO HOUSING AUTHORITY is scheduled to meet today. A separate agenda is published for it, and is available online and in the Kiosk located in front of the City Administration Building, 202 C Street SD, CA 92101. For more information, please contact the Housing Authority Secretary at (619) 578-7550. Internet access to the agenda is available at:
http://www.sdhc.org/Media-Center/SDHC-Meetings/Housing-Authority-Meetings/ TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023, AT 10:00 AM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE BY A COUNCILMEMBER FOR ITEMS SCHEDULED DURING
MORNING MEETING
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
ADOPTION AGENDA, CONSENT ITEMS
The Consent items listed are considered to be routine, and the environmental documents have been considered.
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 50: Exemption of one (1) Program Coordinator Position in the Human Resources Department from Classified Service.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This position is budgeted in the FY 2023 Adopted Budget.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2023-100 Cor. Copy) (Rev. 1/20/23)
Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the exemption of one Program Coordinator position in the City's Human Resources Department from the Classified Service, based on advisory review and favorable comment by the Civil Service Commission on September 1, 2022. This position will be responsible for overseeing the Citywide Digital Learning Program. This Action is brought under San Diego Charter Section 117(a)(17).
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Human Resources: Jeremy Culuko, (619) 395-6285
City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
Item S500: Sunsetting the City of San Diego’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. (Added 1/19/23)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The City of San Diego does not anticipate additional fiscal impacts due to the repeal of the Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2023-101)
CONSENT, ORDINANCES TO BE INTRODUCED:
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Introduction of an Ordinance to sunset San Diego Ordinance O-21398 (Nov. 29, 2021), the City's Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Human Resources: Jeremy Culuko, (619) 235-5802
City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 51: Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan for Lakeside Valve Station Replacement.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
See Staff Report for fiscal considerations.
Council District(s) Affected: Outside of City limits.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 1/9/2023, Item 202 (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Campbell-not present):
(O-2023-97 Cor. Copy) (Rev. 1/20/23)
Ordinance authorizing financing from the State Water Resources Control Board in a principal amount that is currently expected not-to-exceed $55 million through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and related actions in connection with the Lakeside Valve Station Replacement. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on December 7, 2022.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Cate, second by Vice Chair Elo-Rivera, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Cate-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Moreno-yea, Montgomery Steppe-not present.
Debt Management: Allison Falkenstein, (619) 533-4516
City Attorney Contact: Bret A. Bartolotta
CONSENT, ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED:
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Item 52: Paseo Montril - Project No. 658273.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
No City expenditures are being approved with this action. All costs associated with processing of this project are paid through a deposit account by the applicant.
Council District(s) Affected: 5.
Proposed Actions:
Approval of all actions necessary for the Paseo Montril Project for the redesignation of a 4.90-acre portion (Lot 1) of the overall 15.20-acre site from Open Space to Residential (Medium-Low Density) for a multi-family residential development consisting of 55 condominium dwelling units, including the allocation of six affordable dwelling units (two on-site and four off-site); Conservation of 10.30-acres (Lot 2) as Open Space; a public utility easement vacation; associated public and private improvements; and Design Guidelines for the proposed residential development, within the Rancho Peñasquitos Community Plan area. The project requests deviations from base zone regulations for setbacks, maximum structure height, retaining wall height and steel hillside guideline regulations. Rezone from RM-2-5 and RS-1-14 to RM-1-1 and OC-1-1 zones to allow residential development on Lot 1 and the conservation of open space on Lot 2. The 15.20-acre site is located at east end of Paseo Montril, west of interstate 15, and east of Rancho Peñasquitos Boulevard in the RM-2-5 and RS-1-14 zones.
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 1/9/2023, Item 203, Subitem-C (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Campbell-not present):
(O-2023-98)
Ordinance changing 15.20-acres located at the Eastern Terminus of Paseo Montril, West of Interstate 15, east of Rancho Peñasquitos Boulevard, with the Rancho Peñasquitos Community Plan area from RM-2-5 (residential-multiple unit) zone to the OC-1-1 (open space – conservation) zone; and from the RM-2- 5 (residential-multiple unit) and RS-1-14 (residential-single unit) zones to the RM-1-1 (residential-multiple unit) zone.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Development Services: Martin R. Mendez, (619) 446-5309
City Attorney Contact: Corrine Neuffer
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Item 53: First Amendment to the Agreement with DNV GL Noble Denton USA, LLC for Water Modeling Software Licensing and Software Support Services.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The total amount not-to-exceed for this action is $743,385.82, for the duration of two years. Funds are, or will be, available in the Water Utility Operating Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 1/10/2023, item 50 (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Campbell-not present):
(O-2023-72 Cor. Copy) (Rev. 1/20/23)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute a First Amendment to the Contract with DNV GL Noble Denton USA, LLC for water modeling and professional consulting services in an amount not-to-exceed $2,493,385.82, and extending the term through August 2, 2024. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting of October 27, 2022.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair von Wilpert, second by Committee Member Campillo, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; LaCava-yea, von Wilpert-yea, Campbell-yea, Campillo-yea.
Public Utilities: Keli Balo, (858) 292-6423
City Attorney Contact: Ray Palmucci
Item 54: Exemption of Program Manager Position in SDCERS from the Classified Service.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The funding for this position is included within the SDCERS budget.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 1/10/2023, item 51 (Council vote 8-0, Councilmember Campbell-not present):
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(O-2023-99 Cor. Copy) (Rev. 1/20/23)
Ordinance authorizing the exemption of one Program Manager position in the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System from the Classified Service, based on advisory review and favorable comment by the Civil Service Commission on December 8, 2022. This position will oversee the department's information technology programs. This action is brought under San Diego Charter Section 117(a)(17).
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
SDCERS: Colin Brazile, (619) 525-3630
City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 100: Termination of the State of Local Emergency Regarding COVID-19 Virus.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-355 Cor. Copy) (Rev. 1/20/23)
Resolution declaring a continued state of local emergency regarding the COVID19 pandemic and terminating the local emergency on February 28, 2023, pursuant to California Government Code section 8630.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the Mayor: Matt Yagyagan, (619) 236-6330
City Attorney Contact: Michelle Garland
Item 101: Settlement of Kyle Long v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-00046052-CU-PO-CTL, Risk Claim No. 25047.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $250,000 will be paid from the Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-268 Cor. Copy) (Rev. 1/20/23)
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Kyle Long v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-00046052-CU-PO-CTL, related to a claim for personal injuries sustained from an alleged dangerous condition in the roadway on Charles Street in the City of San Diego on January 5, 2020. Risk Claim No. 25047.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Robert J. Rice, (619) 533-5629 CONSENT, RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED:
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Item 102: Settlement of Michael Haytasingh, et al. v. City of San Diego, et al., San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2014-00082437-CU-PO-CTL, Claim No. 8717.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $75,000.00 will be paid from the Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-347)
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Michael Haytasingh, et al. v. City of San Diego, et al., San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2014-00082437-CU-PO-CTL, related to a claim for personal injuries sustained in a surfing accident on January 3, 2014. Risk Claim No. 8717.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Catherine A. Richardson, (619) 533-4713 Item 103: Appointment to the Citizens Advisory Board on Police/Community Relations.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no City expenditures being authorized with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide
Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-351 Cor. Copy) (Rev. 1/20/23)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Jared Wilson to the Citizens Advisory Board on Police/Community Relations for a term ending January 1, 2024.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Justin Bargar
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Item 104: Appointment to the San Diego Regional Airport Authority Board of Directors.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no City expenditures being authorized with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-323 Cor. Copy) (Rev. 1/20/23)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Lidia S. Martinez to the San Diego Regional Airport Authority Board of Directors for a term ending January 31, 2026.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
Item 105: Reappointment to the Community Forestry Advisory Board.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no City expenditures being authorized with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 1.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-349 Cor. Copy) (Rev. 1/20/23)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's reappointment of James Smith to the Community Forest Advisory Board for a term ending December 31, 2025.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Item 106: Appointment to the San Dieguito River Valley Regional Open Space JPA.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: 1, 6.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-361)
Resolution confirming the appointment to the San Dieguito River Valley Regional Open Space Joint Powers Authority Board for calendar year 2023.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the Mayor: Matt Yagyagan, (619) 236-6330
City Attorney Contact: Heather Ferbert
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
NON-AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, INDEPENDENT BUDGET
ANALYST, CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY
PROCLAMATIONS/CEREMONIAL ITEMS (NOT PRESENTED AT THE MEETING) Item 30: San Diego Tê’t Festival Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT ELO-RIVERA AND COUNCILMEMBER LEE'S
RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming January 28, 2023, to be, “Tê’t Festival Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item 31: Lunar New Year Week.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT ELO-RIVERA AND COUNCILMEMBER LEE'S
RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming the week of January 22 through February 4, 2023, to be “Lunar New Year Week” in the City of San Diego.
Item 32: Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming January 2023, to be, “Human Trafficking Awareness Month” in the City of San Diego.
Item S501: CIF San Diego Fall 2022 Champions Day. (Added 1/20/23) COUNCIL PRESIDENT ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming January 24, 2023 to be, “CIF San Diego Fall 2022 Champions Day” in the City of San Diego.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT BY COUNCILMEMBERS
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
This portion of the agenda provides an opportunity for members of the public to address the Council on items of interest within the jurisdiction of the Council. (Comments relating to items on today's docket are to be taken at the time the item is heard.) Per Rule 2.6.2, non-agenda public comment is limited to two (2) minutes per speaker. Speakers may not allocate their time to other speakers. If there are eight (8) or more speakers on a single issue, the maximum time allotted for that issue will be sixteen (16) minutes, during the morning session. Non-agenda public comment at the beginning of the meeting may be limited to 30 minutes, with any remaining speakers given an opportunity to speak after Council concludes the other agenda items for the day. (Rev. 1/20/23)
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023, AT 2:00 PM
ROLL CALL
REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE BY A COUNCILMEMBER FOR ITEMS TRAILED FROM
MORNING OR ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR AFTERNOON SESSION
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Item 330: Response to Request for Analysis on Improving Housing Affordability.
This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no cost considerations since this is an informational item.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
This item is informational only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the Independent Budget Analyst: Ruixin Chen, (619) 533-4764
ADOPTION AGENDA, DISCUSSION ITEMS
ADOPTION AGENDA
DISCUSSION, RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED:
Item 331: Resolution to Declare Support for Housing as a Human Right in the City of San Diego.
This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-202)
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Resolution of the Council declaring housing as a human right.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 9: Maya Rosas, (619) 236-6699
City Attorney Contact: Heather Ferbert
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT IN HONOR OF APPROPRIATE PARTIES
ADJOURNMENT
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Effective April 11, 2022, Council Chambers is open for in-person testimony.
COVID- 19 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING COUNCIL MEETING ACCESS AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Until further notice, City Council meetings will be conducted pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code section 54953(e), added by Assembly Bill 361, which allows the City to use teleconferencing and to provide the public an opportunity to address the City Council via a call-in option or an internet-based service option, during a proclaimed state of emergency.
During the State of Emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic and in the interest of public health and safety, some, if not all, City Councilmembers may be participating in the City Council meetings via a virtual teleconference platform. Members of the public in attendance at the City Council meetings are encouraged to maintain social distancing in Chamber. Additionally, we are continuing to provide alternatives to in-person attendance for participating in City Council meetings.
How To Speak To A Particular Item or during Non-Agenda Public Comment:
Members of the public shall be given the opportunity to address the Council. The Council President may determine the number of speakers on an agenda item or reduce the amount of time available to each speaker to appropriately manage the meeting and ensure the Council has time to consider all the agenda items. A member of the public may only provide one comment per agenda item.
In-Person Comment on Agenda Items
Each speaker must file a written request (speaker slip) with the City Clerk at the meeting at which the speaker wishes to speak indicating which item they wish to speak on. Speaker slips may not be turned in prior to the day of the meeting or after completion of in-person testimony. In person testimony will conclude before virtual testimony begins.
Each person who wishes to address the Council shall approach the podium and state who they are representing if they represent an organization or another person.
Each speaker may speak up to three minutes, for meeting management purposes, in addition to any time ceded by other members of the public who are present at the meeting and have submitted a speaker slip ceding them time. These speaker slips should be submitted together at one time to the City Clerk. The Council President may also limit organized group presentations of five or more persons to 15 minutes or less.
Virtual Public Comment on Agenda Items
Members of the public may participate virtually (by telephone or internet streaming) as indicated below. Speakers who wish to provide virtual public comment must enter the virtual queue by raising their virtual hands before the queue closes. The queue will close when the last virtual speaker finishes speaking or five minutes after in-person testimony ends, whichever happens first.
Each speaker may speak up to three minutes, for meeting management purposes. Speakers participating virtually may not allocate their time to other speakers.
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Quasi-Judicial Items. Organized group presentations for quasi-judicial items will be allowed up to 15 minutes per side to speak either for or against an item for a total of 30 minutes. If more than one group on the same side requests an organized presentation, the 15 minutes will be divided between each group for that side. Please contact the Project Manager as listed as the primary contact on the staff report for that item to indicate your desire to present.
Non-Agenda Public Comment
Every agenda for a regular Council meeting shall provide a period on the agenda for members of the public to address the Council on items of interest to the public that are not on the agenda but are within the jurisdiction of the Council. Non-Agenda Public Comment shall be subject to the exercise of the Council President’s discretion for a given agenda.
In order to ensure that the Council has time to consider all agenda items, Non-Agenda Public Comment on particular issues and for each individual speaker will be as follows:
Each speaker will be limited to two minutes. Speakers may not allocate their time to other speakers. If there are eight or more speakers on a single issue, the maximum time for the issue will be 16 minutes. The order of speaking generally will be determined on a first-come, firstserved basis, however, priority may be given to speakers who have not addressed the legislative body during Non-Agenda Public Comment at the last regularly scheduled Council meeting. A member of the public may only provide one non-agenda comment per agenda.
In-Person Non-Agenda Public Comment
Each speaker who wishes to address the Council must file a written request (speaker slip) with the City Clerk at the meeting at which the speaker wishes to speak. Speaker slips may not be turned in prior to the meeting date or after completion of in-person testimony. In-person testimony shall conclude before virtual testimony begins.
Each person who wishes to address the Council shall approach the podium and state who they are representing if representing an organization or another person.
Virtual Non-Agenda Public Comment
Members of the public may participate virtually (by telephone or internet streaming) as indicated on the meeting agenda. Speakers who wish to provide virtual public comment must enter the virtual queue by raising their virtual hands before the queue closes. The queue will close when the last virtual speaker finishes speaking or five minutes after in-person testimony ends, whichever happens first.
Comment on Agenda Items, Non-Agenda Public Comment, and Closed Session Public Comment may also be submitted using the webform indicating the comment type and item number (if relevant) for which you wish to submit your comment. Comments received by 8:00 AM the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and posted online with the meeting materials. All webform comments are limited to 500 words but may include attachments. Comments received after 8:00 AM the day of the meeting but before the item is called will be submitted into the written record for the relevant item.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Written Materials. Instead of submitting written materials as an attachment to the webform you may submit via U.S. Mail to the City Clerk’s attention at 202 C Street, MS2A San Diego, CA 92101. Materials submitted via U.S. Mail must be received one business day prior to the meeting to be distributed to the City Council. Comments received via U.S. Mail on the day of the meeting will be submitted into the written record for the relevant item.
The public may view the meetings on public television (within the City of San Diego only) on City TV Channel 24 for Cox Communications and Spectrum or Channel 99 for AT&T U-Verse, or view the meetings online (link is external)
Joining the Webinar and Offering Phone-in Testimony
The City Council meetings will continue to be held virtually using the Zoom Webinar platform.
Members of the public can offer public comment on agendized items or during Non-Agenda Public Comment by accessing the meeting online using a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or Smartphone, or by calling into the meeting using a Smartphone, cellular phone, or land line. To raise your hand via a phone-in please press *9 and unmute when the Clerk calls on you by pressing *6. If you are participating via the webinar platform please press the raise your hand icon and the unmute button when prompted.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://sandiego.zoomgov.com/j/1601143486
To join by telephone: Dial 1-669-254 5252
When prompted, input Webinar ID: 160 114 3486