THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023
AT 10:00 AM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
Table of Contents
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING..........................................................................................3 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING...................................................................................3 ROLL CALL ..........................................................................................................................3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE......................................................................................................4 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT .........................................................................................4
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ..........................................................................................................................................6 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS ...........................................................................................7 Item 30: San Diego Tê’t Festival Day ...................................................................................7 Item 31: Lunar New Year Week...........................................................................................8 Item 32: Human Trafficking Awareness Month......................................................................8 Item 50: Exemption of one (1) Program Coordinator Position in the Human Resources Department from Classified Service.......................................................................................9 Item 51: Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan for Lakeside Valve Station Replacement .10 Item 52: Paseo Montril - Project No. 658273.......................................................................11 Item 53: First Amendment to the Agreement with DNV GL Noble Denton USA, LLC for Water Modeling Software Licensing and Software Support Services .................................................12 Item 54: Exemption of Program Manager Position in SDCERS from the Classified Service ....14 Item 100: Termination of the State of Local Emergency Regarding COVID-19 Virus...............15 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...............................................................15 Minutes of Tuesday, January 24, 2023 Page 2
Table of Contents (Continued)
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...............................16 Item 103: Appointment to the Citizens Advisory Board on Police/Community Relations ..........17 Item 104: Appointment to the San Diego Regional Airport Authority Board of Directors..........18 Item 105: Reappointment to the Community Forestry Advisory Board...................................19 Item 106: Appointment to the San Dieguito River Valley Regional Open Space JPA................19 Item 330: Response to Request for Analysis on Improving Housing Affordability ...................20 Item 331: Resolution to Declare Support for Housing as a Human Right in the City of San Diego ........................................................................................................................................21 Item S500: Sunsetting the City of San Diego’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy .........22 Item S501: CIF San Diego Fall 2022 Champions Day ...........................................................22 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................23 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................24 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 3
for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 24, 2023
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President Elo-Rivera at 10:00 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President Elo-Rivera at 10:59 a.m. for the noon recess to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President Elo-Rivera at 2:01 p.m. with Councilmember Campbell not present. The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 4:34 p.m.
ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING
PRESENT:
CD-1 Councilmember Joe LaCava
CD-3 Councilmember Stephen Whitburn
CD-4 Council President Pro Tem Monica Montgomery Steppe CD-5 Councilmember Marni von Wilpert
CD-6 Councilmember Kent Lee
CD-7 Councilmember Raul A. Campillo
*CD-8 Councilmember Vivian Moreno
CD-9 Council President Sean Elo-Rivera
ABSENT
CD-2 Councilmember Jennifer Campbell (Excused by Resolution R-315116, due to medical leave.)
CITY CLERK
Fuentes (mrh/km)
*NOTE: Councilmember Moreno participated in the meeting by teleconference.
ROLL CALL
(1) Councilmember LaCava-present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-not present
(3) Councilmember Whitburn-present
(4) Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe-present (5) Councilmember von Wilpert-present
(6) Councilmember Lee-present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
(9) Council President Elo-Rivera-present
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Campillo.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Monica Cruz Thornton commented on SDG+E.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:39 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
John Cook commented on littering in public places.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:41 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:
Parker Johnson commented on trash in entrances to freeways and on freeways.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:43 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4:
Karen V. Commented on 15-minute cities.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:44 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5:
Bob Kuczewski commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport abuse.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:47 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Peggy Walker commented on an advisory committee on commercial cannabis.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:49 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on cannabis emergency related visits.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:51 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Terri-Ann Skelly commented on ANR and second-hand smoke.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:53 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
Kelly McCormick commented on marijuana effects on mental health and pregnancy.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:55 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):
Judi Strang commented on Narcan and fentanyl.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:56 AM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT COUNCIL COMMENT-1:
Council President Elo-Rivera commented on the recent mass shooting at Half Moon Bay. It was the 2nd mass shooting in the past three days in California. He took a moment to recognize those impacted by the shooting with a moment of silence.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:04 AM
COUNCIL COMMENT-2:
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Councilmember Whitburn commented on the members of the freshman class of St. Augustine High School that attended Council. He thanked the students for their attendance and civic engagement.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:05 AM
COUNCIL COMMENT-3:
Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe thanked the Council President for their comment and Councilmember Lee’s comment the previous day. She commented on the upcoming California Reparations Task Force meeting January 27 and January 28 at SDSU.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
COUNCIL COMMENT-4:
Councilmember von Wilpert echoed comments made by Council President Elo-Rivera and stopping gun violence. She commented on gun violence restraining orders and the work going on in the City towards preventing future incidents.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 AM
COUNCIL COMMENT-5:
Councilmember Lee commented on the recent mass shootings of Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay and acknowledged that we should not let acts of darkness take away from the light.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:10 AM
CITY CLERK COMMENT:
Interim City Clerk Fuentes commented on the provisional return of George Biagi to assist with the City Council meetings during this transitionary period.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:11 AM
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
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NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item 30: San Diego Tê’t Festival Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT ELO-RIVERA AND COUNCILMEMBER LEE'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming January 28, 2023, to be, “Tê’t Festival Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:22 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Raul A. Campillo.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell.
Item 31: Lunar New Year Week.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT ELO-RIVERA AND COUNCILMEMBER LEE'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming the week of January 22 through February 4, 2023, to be “Lunar New Year Week” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:22 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Raul A. Campillo.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell.
Item 32: Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
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COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming January 2023, to be, “Human Trafficking Awareness Month” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:22 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Raul A. Campillo.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell.
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) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2023 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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:11 AM
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CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO INTRODUCE. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell.
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) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21607 (New Series) 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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:11 AM
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CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell.
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 re-designation 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) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21608 (New Series)
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 (residentialsingle unit) zones to the RM-1-1 (residential-multiple unit) zone.
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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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:11 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell.
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) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21609 (New Series) 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:
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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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:11 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell.
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):
(O-2023-99 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21610 (New Series) 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
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SDCERS: Colin Brazile, (619) 525-3630
City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:11 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell.
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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314571
Resolution declaring a continued state of local emergency regarding the COVID-19 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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:11 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell.
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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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314572
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 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:11 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell.
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.
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Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-347) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314573
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 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:11 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: Marni von Wilpert;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell.
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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314574
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:11 AM
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CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell.
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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314575
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:11 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell.
Item 105: Reappointment to the Community Forestry Advisory Board.
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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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314576
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:11 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell.
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 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314577
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
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Office of the Mayor: Matt Yagyagan, (619) 236-6330
City Attorney Contact: Heather Ferbert
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:11 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell.
Item 330: Response to Request for Analysis on Improving Housing Affordability.
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:
ITEM PRESENTED
This item is informational only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the Independent Budget Analyst: Ruixin Chen, (619) 533-4764 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:27 PM
Item 331: Resolution to Declare Support for Housing as a Human Right in the City of San Diego.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
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Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-202) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314578
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:04 PM
MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell.
Item S500: Sunsetting the City of San Diego’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
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) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:11 AM
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 20 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 24, 2023
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO INTRODUCE. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell.
NOTE: The following Proclamation was NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item S501: CIF San Diego Fall 2022 Champions Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming January 24, 2023 to be, “CIF San Diego Fall 2022 Champions Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:22 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Raul A. Campillo.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 21 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 24, 2023
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 4:34 p.m. in honor of the memory of:
Deputy Darnell Calhoun as requested by Councilmember von Wilpert.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:32 PM