CITY COUNCIL MEETING RESULTS SUMMARY
DATE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2023, COUNCIL MEETING RECORDER: PATTERSON There were no actions taken by the City Council at this meeting. *COMMENTS
Non-Agenda Public Comment:
PC-1 (virtual): Blair Beekman commented on SDG&E issues; and Downtown police presence.
PC-2 (virtual): Joy Sunyata commented on trees along Children’s Park; clean-up from Chinese New Year celebration; care center at Central Library; and streamlining the grant process.
PC-3 (virtual): Terri-Ann Skelley commented on reducing pot and vape shops.
PC-4 (virtual): Barbara Gordon commented on marijuana use causing heart disease.
PC-5 (virtual): Kathleen Lippitt commented on marijuana use and driving.
PC-6 (virtual): Peggy Walker commented on marijuana poisoning our children.
PC-7 (virtual): Ann Riddle commented on marijuana second-hand smoke.
Mayor, Council, City Attorney, Independent Budget Analyst, City Clerk Comment:
CC-1: Councilmember LaCava acknowledged the Environment Committee is investigating the reason behind the doubling of natural gas prices and why SDG&E did not employ industry standard mechanisms to protect rate payers in a volatile energy market. He stated investigations revealed that there are no proactive measures in place. Councilmember LaCava expressed that there is no protection for San Diegans under the current structure. He commended the Environment Committee for their hard work. Councilmember LaCava urges the CPUC ensure the public is protected going forward.
CC-2: Councilmember von Wilpert thanked Councilmember LaCava for his leadership in continuing to docket items to review SDG&E at Committee. She mentioned natural gas increases and being unsatisfied with their responses. Councilmember von Wilpert wrote the CPUC President Alice Reynolds requesting her to have an investigative hearing on all the utility companies in California. She encouraged the public to continue to pressure the CPUC because they set the rates. Councilmember von Wilpert confirmed the Committee will continue to demand answers.
CC-3: Council President Elo-Rivera thanked Councilmember LaCava and Councilmember von Wilpert for their sharp response and useful direction as to where folks can help apply pressure in regard to SDG&E gas rates. He also shared that the Utilities Commission hold SDG&E accountable.
CS-4: Councilmember Campbell stated that utilities can’t charge a profit. She mentioned that either SDG&E price gouged itself or suppliers are gouging.
Councilmember Campbell noted that she is glad to hear that the CPUC is looking into this.
Report Out from Closed Session:
None.
Council President Elo-Rivera adjourned the meeting at 2:26 p.m.