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
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 07, 2023, AT 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
Tuesday, February 07, 2023
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, FEBRUARY 07, 2023 AT 10:00 AM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE BY A COUNCILMEMBER FOR ITEMS SCHEDULED
DURING THE MORNING MEETING
Tuesday, February 07, 2023
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
12/12/2022
12/13/2022
12/15/2022 Special
12/19/2022 Adjourned
12/20/2022 Adjourned
12/26/2022 Adjourned
12/27/2022 Adjourned
1/2/2023 Adjourned
1/3/2023 Adjourned
1/9/2023
1/10/2023
Tuesday, February 07, 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: Pure Water – Second Amendment to the Agreement with Trussell Technologies, Inc. for Specialized Technical Support Services for North City Pure Water Facility and Demonstration Pure Water Facility (H186591).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The Second Amendment will increase the not-to-exceed amount by $3,190,000.00. Water Utility Operating Fund, contingent upon adoption of the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the applicable fiscal year, and contingent upon the Chief Financial Officer furnishing one or more certificates certifying that the funds necessary for expenditure under the established contract funding phases are, or will be, on deposit with the City Treasurer.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2023-105)
Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Trussell Technologies, Inc. extending the Contract through 2028, in connection with the Specialized Technical Support Services for North City Pure Water Facility and Demonstration Pure Water Facility.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on January 19, 2023.
Motion by Committee Member Campillo, second by Vice Chair von Wilpert, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; LaCava-yea, von Wilpert-yea, Campillo-yea, Campbell-not present.
Public Utilities: Andrea Demich, (858) 614-5741
City Attorney Contact: Elizabeth Cason
Item 51: Adoption of the 2022 California Fire Code & Associated Municipal Code Amendments.
CONSENT, ORDINANCES TO BE INTRODUCED:
Tuesday, February 07, 2023
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Administration of the Fire Code is based upon a fee for service as outlined in the adopted fee schedule.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2023-103)
Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 5, Article 11, Divisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 49, 50, 56, 82 and 83 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Sections 511.0101, 511.0102, 511.0103, 511.0104, 511.0105, 511.0201 511.0202, 511.0301, 511.0304, 511.0319, 511.0401, 511.0403, 511.0404, 511.0405, 511.0503, 511.0510, 511.1103, 511.1104, 511.4901, 511.4904, 511.4906, 511.4907, 511.5001, 511.5601, 511.8201, and 511.8302 relating to fire regulations and the adoption of the 2022 California Fire Code.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Public Safety Committee meeting on January 18, 2023.
Motion by Committee Member Campillo, second by Chair von Wilpert, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; von Wilpert-yea, Montgomery Steppe-yea, Campillo-yea, Campbell-not present.
Fire-Rescue: John Wood, (619) 572-5690
City Attorney Contact: Laura DePoister
Tuesday, February 07, 2023
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 52: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 1/24/2023, Item 50 (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Campbell-not present):
(O-2023-100 Cor. Copy)
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 53: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 1/24/2023, Item S500 (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Campbell-not present):
(O-2023-101)
Ordinance to sunset San Diego Ordinance O-21398 (Nov. 29, 2021), the City's Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
CONSENT, ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED:
Tuesday, February 07, 2023
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Human Resources: Jeremy Culuko, (619) 235-5802
City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
Tuesday, February 07, 2023
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 100: Resolution to Authorize Grant Process for National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Preparedness Cooperative Agreement.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Expenditures will be initially sourced from a special grant fund and then reimbursed from the Department of Homeland Security. There are no match requirements, and there is no impact to the general fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-368)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to make applications to the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency and take all necessary actions to secure funding for California Task Force 8 for Fiscal years 2023-2027, and authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to establish special accounts to accept, appropriate and expend grant funding awarded for California Task Force 8 for Fiscal years 2023-2027, contingent upon receipt of a fully executed Grant Agreement if Grant funding is secured.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Public Safety Committee meeting on January 18, 2023.
Motion by Committee Member Campillo, second by Vice Chair Montgomery Steppe, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; von Wilpert-yea, Montgomery Steppe-yea, Campillo-yea, Campbell-not present.
Fire-Rescue: David Gerboth, Assistant Fire Chief, (619) 884-9905 City Attorney Contact: Laura DePoister
Item 101: Third Amendment to the Agreement with Itron, Inc. for Maintenance & Support Services for the City of San Diego’s Meter Reading System.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The Third Amendment will increase the not-to-exceed amount by $1,000,000.
CONSENT, RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED:
Tuesday, February 07, 2023
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-369 Cor. Copy) (Rev. 2/3/23)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the Third Amendment to the Agreement with Itron, Inc. to increase the amount not-toexceed to $3,800,000, in connection with the maintenance and support services for its hardware and software meter reading systems.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on January 19, 2023.
Motion by Committee Member Campillo, second by Vice Chair von Wilpert, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; LaCava-yea, von Wilpert-yea, Campillo-yea, Campbell-not present.
Public Utilities: Elvira Santiesteban, (858) 292-6435
City Attorney Contact: Frank Ahn
Item 102: Conflict of Interest Code for the Strategic Capital Projects Department.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-362)
Resolution adopting a Conflict of Interest Code for the Strategic Capital Projects Department.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Engineering & Capital Projects: Mark Gonzalez, (619) 533-4180 City Attorney Contact: Hilda R. Mendoza
Item 103: Declaring a Continued State of Emergency Regarding Raw Sewage, Solid Waste, and Sediment Coming from Tijuana, Mexico.
Tuesday, February 07, 2023
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-378)
Declaring a Continued State of Emergency regarding Raw Sewage, Solid Waste, and Sediment Coming from Tijuana, Mexico.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
City Attorney Contact: Noah J. Brazier
Item S502: Recommend Council to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Teleconferenced Public Meetings Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953. (Added 2/2/2023)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-392)
Resolution reconsidering the circumstances of the State of Emergency related to Covid-19 and making findings to continue teleconferencing public meetings pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council President’s Office: Lydia Van Note, (619) 236-6699 City Attorney Contact: Heather Ferbert
NON-AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, INDEPENDENT BUDGET
ANALYST, CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY
PROCLAMATIONS/CEREMONIAL ITEMS (NOT PRESENTED AT THE MEETING) Item 30: Rubio’s Coastal Grill 40th Anniversary Day.
PRESENTED BY COUNCILMEMBER RAUL A. CAMPILLO
Proclaiming January 25, 2023, to be “Rubio’s Coastal Grill 40th Anniversary Day” in the City of San Diego.
Tuesday, February 07, 2023
Item S500: San Carlos Little League Day. (Added 2/1/2023) COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO’S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming February 11, 2023, to be “San Carlos Little League Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item S501: Black Iris Project Premiere Day. (Added 2/1/2023) MAYOR GLORIA AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM MONTGOMERY STEPPE’S RECOMMENDATION: (Rev. 2/6/23)
Proclaiming February 8, 2023, to be “Black Iris Project Premiere Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item S503: Kim Becker Day. (Added 2/2/2023)
COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming February 9, 2023, to be “Kim Becker Day” in the City of San Diego.
Tuesday, February 07, 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.) Tuesday, February 07, 2023
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 07, 2023 AT 2:00 PM
ROLL CALL
REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE BY A COUNCILMEMBER FOR ITEMS TRAILED FROM
MORNING OR ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR AFTERNOON SESSION
ADOPTION AGENDA, DISCUSSION ITEMS
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 330: 32nd Street Grade Crossing Signal and Surface Installation and Maintenance Agreement with SANDAG & Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway for Bayshore Bikeway-Barrio Logan.
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: 8.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2023-102)
Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to sign and deliver the Grade Crossing Signal and Surface Installation and Maintenance Agreement between the City of San Diego, SANDAG and BNSF Railway Company, including the Easement Agreement and Memorandum of Easement for improvements to the Bayshore Bikeway at Harbor Drive and 32nd Street. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Transportation Department: Everett Hauser, (619) 533-3012 City Attorney Contact: Cassandra Mougin
DISCUSSION, ORDINANCES TO BE INTRODUCED:
Tuesday, February 07, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICES
Items are listed under Public Notices as a matter of public record only. These items do not require Council action and there is no public testimony.
Item 350: Call for Nominations to the Commission on Police Practices.
The Commission on Police Practices (Commission) is an investigatory body of the City, independent of the Mayor, Police Chief, and Police Department. Effective December 18, 2020, City Charter section 41.2 established the Commission on Police Practices, which supersedes and replaces the Community Review Board on Police Practices. The implementation ordinance for the Commission on Police Practices took effect on November 19, 2022.
In accordance with SDMC §26.1105, City Council is responsible for appointing all members of the Commission. Council Policy 000-13: Procedure for Mayor and Council Appointments, includes a process for each Council member to submit nominations to fill these seats.
Nominations shall also be considered from the public, community-based organizations, or the Commission.
The public and community-based organizations may nominate a candidate by filling out a nomination form with appropriate supportive documents at bit.ly/nominatecpp. The public and community-based organizations may submit one nominee for each seat. The Council shall only consider written nominations made by the public and community-based organizations if nominees accept their nomination in writing prior to Council consideration.
Each Councilmember may also submit one nominee for each seat. In the appointment process, Council shall submit a nomination packet, which shall include the nomination memo, a copy of the completed onboard application, and any additional information in support of the such nominee. Council shall submit all nominations packets directly to [email protected].
The deadline for submission for Council review is February 15, 2023 11:59pm.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT IN HONOR OF APPROPRIATE PARTIES
ADJOURNMENT
Tuesday, February 07, 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.
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 Tuesday, February 07, 2023
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.
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)
Tuesday, February 07, 2023
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