THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 07, 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 APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES........................................................................................7 Item 30: Rubio’s Coastal Grill 40th Anniversary Day ..............................................................8 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) ..............................................................................................9 Item 51: Adoption of the 2022 California Fire Code & Associated Municipal Code Amendments ........................................................................................................................................10 Item 52: Exemption of one (1) Program Coordinator Position in the Human Resources Department from Classified Service .....................................................................................11 Item 53: Sunsetting the City of San Diego’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy .............12 Item 100: Resolution to Authorize Grant Process for National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Preparedness Cooperative Agreement .................................................................................13 Item 101: Third Amendment to the Agreement with Itron, Inc. for Maintenance & Support Services for the City of San Diego’s Meter Reading System ...................................................14 Minutes of Tuesday, February 07, 2023 Page 2
Table of Contents (Continued)
Item 102: Conflict of Interest Code for the Strategic Capital Projects Department..................15 Item 103: Declaring a Continued State of Emergency Regarding Raw Sewage, Solid Waste, and Sediment Coming from Tijuana, Mexico...............................................................................16 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 ...............................................................................................................................17 Item 350: Call for Nominations to the Commission on Police Practices ..................................18 Item S500: San Carlos Little League Day ............................................................................18 Item S501: Black Iris Project Premiere Day.........................................................................19 Item S502: Recommend Council to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Teleconferenced Public Meetings Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953 ........................................................19 Item S503: Kim Becker Day...............................................................................................20 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................21 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................21 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 3
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CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President Elo-Rivera at 10:30 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President Elo-Rivera at 11:37 a.m. for the noon recess to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President Elo-Rivera at 2:02 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Council President Elo-Rivera recessed the meeting at 2:12 p.m. to convene the Housing Authority meeting. Council President Elo-Rivera reconvened the regular meeting at 2:42 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 2:43 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 Kent Lee
CD-7 Councilmember Raul A. Campillo
*CD-8 Councilmember Vivian Moreno
CD-9 Council President Sean Elo-Rivera
ABSENT
None.
CITY CLERK
Fuentes (mrh/km)
*NOTE: Councilmember Campbell and Councilmember Moreno 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-present
(6) Councilmember Lee-present
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(7) Councilmember Campillo-present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
(9) Council President Elo-Rivera-present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Whitburn.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Jeff NoWay commented on Covid update.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:14 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
Kristin Chapin commented on #GuyStreet92110.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:16 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:
Paul Scallan Jr. commented on the reality of homelessness / police + agency actions.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:19 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4 (virtual):
Terri-Ann Skelly commented on permitting marijuana businesses.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:21 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
Peggy Walker commented on flavored tobacco.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:23 AM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Diane Grace commented on marijuana.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:25 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Joy Sunyata commented on a Compassionate Care Center.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:27 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on homelessness.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:29 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
Kelly McCormick commented on Marijuana Awareness Month.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:31 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):
Ann Riddle commented on second-hand marijuana smoke.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:33 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on towing and equity.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:35 AM
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COUNCIL COMMENT-1:
Councilmember LaCava commented on investigating the reasons of 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 urged Governor Newsom and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to use their authority in investigative powers to ensure the public is protected.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
COUNCIL COMMENT-2:
Councilmember von Wilpert commented on the Environment Committee and their monitoring of the utility franchise agreement with SDG&E. She mentioned the unsatisfaction of SDG&E’s response and sent a letter to the CPUC President regarding their desire to have an investigative hearing on all the utility companies in California.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:08 AM
COUNCIL COMMENT-3:
Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe commented on highlighting organizations in the community such as “Sharia’s Closet” last month. She highlighted the George Stevens Senior Center which provides a place of belonging for our seniors in the community. She thanked the Executive Director Rosemary Pope for her dedication to the Senior Center.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:11 AM
COUNCIL COMMENT-4:
Council President Elo-Rivera commented on the Council comment portion of the meeting to utilize Council Chambers for additional good beyond City business. He expressed gratitude for the contributions to “Sharia’s Closet” which will make a lot of people’s lives easier in becoming more presentable for future interviews.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:12 AM
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT:
City Attorney Elliott commented on Teen Dating Violence Awareness month and the need for intervention in high schools. The City Attorney is working with local school districts to raise awareness to the issue. Constituents looking for presentations or assistance are directed to visit “Your Safe Place”, which is free and confidential.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:10 AM
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
APPROVED
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:33 AM
MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO APPROVE. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell (abstained on the Minutes of 1/9/2023 and 1/10/2023), Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
NOTE: The following Proclamation was NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item 30: Rubio’s Coastal Grill 40th Anniversary Day.
PRESENTED BY COUNCILMEMBER RAUL A. CAMPILLO
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APPROVED
Proclaiming January 25, 2023, to be “Rubio’s Coastal Grill 40th Anniversary Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:58 AM
MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO APPROVE. Second by Monica Montgomery Steppe.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
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) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2023 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.
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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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:35 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO INTRODUCE. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
Item 51: Adoption of the 2022 California Fire Code & Associated Municipal Code Amendments.
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) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2023 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.
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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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:35 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO INTRODUCE. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
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) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21611 (New Series) 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
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:35 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
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) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21612 (New Series)
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: 10:35 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 12 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 07, 2023
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314591
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:35 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 13 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 07, 2023
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
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.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-369 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314592
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the Third Amendment to the Agreement with Itron, Inc. to increase the amount not-to-exceed 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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:35 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT (Council President Elo-Rivera moved the Consent Agenda but voted nay on Item 101). Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: Monica Montgomery Steppe, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
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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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314593
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:35 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
Item 103: Declaring a Continued State of Emergency Regarding Raw Sewage, Solid Waste, and Sediment Coming from Tijuana, Mexico.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-378) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314594
Declaring a Continued State of Emergency regarding Raw Sewage, Solid Waste, and Sediment Coming from Tijuana, Mexico.
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Committee Actions Taken: N/A
City Attorney Contact: Noah J. Brazier
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:35 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
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.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: 8.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2023-102) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2023 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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:04 PM
MOTION BY MONICA MONTGOMERY STEPPE TO INTRODUCE. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
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Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
NOTE: The following Public Notice for public record only. The item did not require Council action or 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, 11:59 pm.
NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item S500: San Carlos Little League Day.
COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO’S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
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Proclaiming February 11, 2023, to be “San Carlos Little League Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:58 AM
MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO APPROVE. Second by Monica Montgomery Steppe.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
Item S501: Black Iris Project Premiere Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM MONTGOMERY STEPPE’S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming February 8, 2023, to be “Black Iris Project Premiere Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:58 AM
MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO APPROVE. Second by Monica Montgomery Steppe.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
Item S502: Recommend Council to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Teleconferenced Public Meetings Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-392) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314595
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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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:35 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
NOTE: The following Proclamation was NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item S503: Kim Becker Day.
COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming February 9, 2023, to be “Kim Becker Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:58 AM
MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO APPROVE. Second by Monica Montgomery Steppe.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
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REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 2:43 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:43 PM