Minutes — San Diego City Council, March 21, 2023

THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2023
AT 10:00 AM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
Table of Contents
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING..............................................................................................................................4 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING.....................................................................................................................4 ROLL CALL...........................................................................................................................................................................4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ...............................................................................................................................................5 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT...........................................................................................................................5 MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT 7 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS..................................................................................................................................7 Item 30: San Diego Padres Opening Day ..............................................................................................................7 Item 31: Major League Baseball Players Association Day ...............................................................................8 Item 32: María E. García Day.......................................................................................................................................9 Item 50: First Amendment to Agreement for Engineering Services, Contract #H185789A, With Rick Engineering Company for the Design of El Camino Real Bridge and Road Widening Project9 Item 51: Exemption of One (1) Program Manager Position in the Environmental Services Department from the Classified Service ...............................................................................................................10 Item 52: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 1, Division 1 of the San Diego Municipal Code by Amending Section 21.0104, Relating to Juneteenth and Presidents’ Day as City Holidays ...............................................................................................................................................................................................11 Item 53: Exemption of One (1) Program Manager Position in the Compliance Department from the Classified Service....................................................................................................................................................12 Minutes of Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Page 2
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Item 54: Second Amendment to the Sole Source Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. to Provide Technical Consultant Services for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), (Contract H186994)....................................................................................................................................13 Item 60: Sixth Amendment to Lease at 525 B Street, San Diego, CA 92101, Between I&G 525 B Street, LLC and the City of San Diego....................................................................................................................15 Item 100: Fiscal Year 2023 User Fee Adjustment for High-Rise Inspections.........................................16 Item 101: Third Amendment to City of San Diego Third Amended and Restated Flat Rate Lease With Brown Field Aviation Ventures, Inc., Regarding 20.29 Acres of Real Property at Brown Field Municipal Airport, and Third Amendment to City of San Diego Flat Rate Aviation Lease With RAMP 5 Holdings, LLC., Regarding 3.62 Acres of Real Property at Brown Field Municipal Airport ...............................................................................................................................................................................................17 Item 102: Three Professional As-Needed Civil Engineering Services - Dams Agreements .......19 Item 103: FY 2023 Community Projects, Programs, and Services Funding Allocations to A.) Casa Familiar, B.) Herencia Hispana San Diego, C.) San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association, and D.) Teatro San Diego ....................................................................................................................................................20 Item 104: FY 2023 Community Projects, Programs and Services Funding Allocation(s) to Workshops for Warriors, Inc. for Workshops for Warriors’ Laptops for Students................................21 Item 105: FY 2023 Community Projects, Programs and Services Funding Allocation(s) to Viet Vote for Inter-Generational Healing for Vietnamese Community..............................................................22 Item 106: FY 2023 Community Projects, Programs and Services Funding Allocation(s) to Reuben H. Fleet Science Center for STEM Education Recovery Initiative in all Districts (1-9) .......................23 Item 107: FY 2023 Community Projects, Programs and Services Funding Allocation(s) to Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation, Inc. for Mission Trails Regional Park Promotion & Outreach.....24 Item 108: FY 2023 Community Projects, Programs and Services Funding Allocations to A.) Access Youth Academy, B.) Fourth District Senior Resources Center, C.) San Diego Young Artists Music Academy, and D.) Revival Time Community Church of God in Christ .........................................25 Item 109: Appointment to the Civil Service Commission .............................................................................26 Item 110: Amendment to the 2023 Standing Council Committee Assignments.................................26 Item 330: Presentation of the City of San Diego’s June 30, 2022, Actuarial Valuation .....................27 Minutes of Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Page 3
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Item 331: Financial Training for City Council: Pension...................................................................................28 Item 332: 3903 Haines Street - Project 669397 ................................................................................................28 Item S500: Torrey Pines Lodge 100th Anniversary Day.................................................................................30 Item S501: This item has been removed and is Item HA-2 on Housing Authority Agenda of March 21, 2023 ...............................................................................................................................................................31 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION.................................................................................................................31 ADJOURNMENT .............................................................................................................................................................31 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 4
for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 21, 2023

CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President Elo-Rivera at 10:00 a.m. Councilmember von Wilpert arrived to the meeting at 10:01 a.m. Councilmember Whitburn left the meeting at 10:05 a.m. Councilmember Whitburn returned to the meeting at 10:20 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President Elo-Rivera at 11:36 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 all Councilmembers present. Council President Elo-Rivera recessed the meeting at 2:02 p.m. to convene the Housing Authority meeting. Council President Elo-Rivera reconvened the regular meeting at 2:57 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 4:39 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)

ROLL CALL
(1) Councilmember LaCava-present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-present
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(3) Councilmember Whitburn-present
(4) Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe-present (5) Councilmember von Wilpert-not present
(6) Councilmember Lee-present
(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 Campillo.

NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1 (virtual):

Barbara Gordon commented on drug facts.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:11 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2 (virtual):

Terri-Ann Skelly commented on Toxic Act.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:13 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3 (virtual):

Dan Smiechowski commented on baseball and French bakery.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:15 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4 (virtual):

Kathleen Lippitt commented on preventive policies.

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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:17 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):

Blair Beekman commented on the concept of decency.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:20 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):

Lori Saldaña commented on transparency and accountability.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:22 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):

Joy Sunyata commented on Ramadan Mubarak.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):

Kelly McCormick commented on NIDA.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:27 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):

Judy Strang commented on marijuana.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:28 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):

Unknown caller commented on the Council.

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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:31 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11 (virtual):

Peggy Walker commented on marijuana regulations.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:33 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-12 (virtual):

Becky Rapp commented on high potency marijuana.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 AM

MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT None.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.

NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.

Item 30: San Diego Padres Opening Day.

MAYOR GLORIA, COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN, AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming March 30, 2023, to be “San Diego Padres 2023 Opening Day” in the City of San Diego.

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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:19 AM
MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO APPROVE. Second by Joe LaCava.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 31: Major League Baseball Players Association Day.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming March 30, 2023, as “Major League Baseball Players Association Day” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:19 AM
MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO APPROVE. Second by Joe LaCava.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 32: María E. García Day
COUNCILMEMBER MORENO'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
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Proclaiming April 4th, 2023, to be “María E. García Day” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:19 AM
MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO APPROVE. Second by Joe LaCava.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 50: First Amendment to Agreement for Engineering Services, Contract #H185789A, With Rick Engineering Company for the Design of El Camino Real Bridge and Road Widening Project.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

The total cost for this request is $513,405.00. $375,650.00, is available in CIP S-00856, El Camino Real Bridge Replacement and Road Widening project; of which $375,650.00, is from Fund 200636, Developer Contributions CIP; and $137,755.00, is available in CIP L-23001.1 El Camino Real Pipeline North, of which $137,755.00, is from Fund 700010, Water Utility CIP, for the purpose of executing this agreement.

Council District(s) Affected: 1.

Proposed Actions:
(O-2023-127) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2023 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract H185789A with Rick Engineering Company, for additional professional engineering services in an amount not-to-exceed $513,405, and extend the term of the Agreement an additional 30 months, in connection with the El Camino Real Bridge Replacement and Road Widening project.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.

Committee Actions Taken:

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This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on February 22, 2023.

ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair LaCava, second by Chair Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.

VOTE: 3-0; Lee-yea, LaCava-yea, Montgomery Steppe-yea, von Wilpert-not present.

Engineering & Capital Projects: Luis Schaar, (858) 627-3220 City Attorney Contact: Ryan P. Gerrity
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:03 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO INTRODUCE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Stephen Whitburn.

Item 51: Exemption of One (1) Program Manager Position in the Environmental Services Department from the Classified Service.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

No fiscal impact with this action. Any FY 2023 costs will be covered by salary savings. The position will be requested for appropriate as part of the FY 2024 budget process.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:
(O-2023-120) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2023 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the exemption of a Program Manager position in the City's Environmental Services Department from the Classified Service, based on advisory review and favorable comment by the Civil Service Commission on February 2, 2023. This position will Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 11 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 21, 2023
be responsible for overseeing the implementation of Measure B, which amended the San Diego Municipal Code to allow for cost recovery of City-provided solid waste management services.

This Action is brought under San Diego Charter Section 117(a)(17).

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Environmental Services: Matthew Cleary, (858) 573-1214
City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:03 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO INTRODUCE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: Vivian Moreno;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Stephen Whitburn.

Item 52: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 1, Division 1 of the San Diego Municipal Code by Amending Section 21.0104, Relating to Juneteenth and Presidents’ Day as City Holidays.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

Fiscal Year 2023 Citywide fiscal impact is approximately $4,250,055.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:
(O-2023-125) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2023 Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 1, Division 1 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Section 21.0104, relating to Juneteenth and Presidents' Day as City holidays.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Human Resources: Abegaile Serafico, (619) 533-4326
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City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:48 AM
MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO INTRODUCE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 53: Exemption of One (1) Program Manager Position in the Compliance Department from the Classified Service.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

Projected annual cost (salary and fringe benefits) is approximately $182,972, paid from the General Fund. The Compliance Department will absorb this cost in the Fiscal Year 2023 budget through vacancy savings. This position will be requested as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 budget process.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:

Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 3/7/2023, Item 50 (Council voted 8-1, Councilmember Moreno-nay):
(O-2023-119) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21626 (New Series)
Ordinance authorizing the exemption of a Program Manager position in the City's Compliance Department from the Classified Service, based on advisory review and favorable comment by the Civil Service Commission on December 8, 2022. This position will be responsible for assisting with the City's compliance initiatives and other related duties. This Action is brought under San Diego Charter Section 117(a)(17).

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
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Compliance Department: Christiana Gauger, (619) 209-1486 City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:03 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: Vivian Moreno;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Stephen Whitburn.

Item 54: Second Amendment to the Sole Source Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. to Provide Technical Consultant Services for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), (Contract H186994).

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

The total amount not-to-exceed for this Second Amendment is $225,000, and is available in Fund 700001, Metro Sewer Utility.

Council District(s) Affected: 1, 2, 6, 8.

Proposed Actions:

Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 3/7/2023, Item 51 (Council voted 9-0):
(O-2023-115) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21627 (New Series)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. Two to the Contract with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., extending the Contract through February 14, 2026, and increasing the not to exceed amount of the Contract, in connection with providing technical consultant services for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), and related actions.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.

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Committee Actions Taken:

This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on February 9, 2023.

ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair von Wilpert, second by Chair LaCava, to recommend Council approval of Staff's proposed actions.

VOTE: 4-0; LaCava-yea, von Wilpert-yea, Campbell-yea, Campillo-yea.

Public Utilities: Thomas Rosales, (858) 292-6418
City Attorney Contact: Melissa D. Ables
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:03 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 60: Sixth Amendment to Lease at 525 B Street, San Diego, CA 92101, Between I&G 525 B Street, LLC and the City of San Diego.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

Base rent expense of $1,139,469.85, over the term of the Amendment plus approximately $63,398.00, in operating expenses to be paid out of the General Fund.

Council District(s) Affected: 3.

Proposed Actions:

Subitem-A: (R-2023-474) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314673
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Resolution determining that approval of that certain Sixth Amendment to Lease between I & G 525 B Street, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and the City of San Diego is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Title 14 California Code of Regulations section 15301.

This subitem is not subject to the 6 votes requirement.

Subitem-B: (O-2023-126) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2023 Introduction of an Ordinance approving that certain Sixth Amendment to Lease between I & G 525 B Street, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and the City of San Diego. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.

Committee Actions Taken:

This item was heard at the Land Use and Housing Committee meeting on March 2, 2023.

ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair LaCava, second by Chair Moreno, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.

VOTE: 4-0; Moreno-yea, LaCava-yea, Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea.

Department of Real Estate and Airport Management: Karen Johnson, (619) 236-6191 City Attorney Contact: Delmar Williams
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:03 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION IN SUBITEM A; AND INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE IN SUBITEM B. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 100: Fiscal Year 2023 User Fee Adjustment for High-Rise Inspections.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

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FY 2023 revenue projection under the current fee of $30 was $1.2 million. The revised revenue projection from the adjusted fee of $18 is $696,000. User fee revenue from High-Rise inspections is projected to decrease by $464,000, when compared to the revenue projection from the current fee.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-473) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314674
Resolution authorizing an adjustment to the High-Rise Inspection fee for inclusion in the Ratebook of City fees and charges.

Committee Actions Taken:

This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on March 1, 2023.

ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Lee, second by Committee Member LaCava to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.

VOTE: 4-0; Steppe-yea, Moreno-yea, LaCava-yea, Lee-yea.

Fire-Rescue: Michelle Yamamoto, (619) 533-4303
City Attorney Contact: Laura DePoister
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:03 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

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Item 101: Third Amendment to City of San Diego Third Amended and Restated Flat Rate Lease With Brown Field Aviation Ventures, Inc., Regarding 20.29 Acres of Real Property at Brown Field Municipal Airport, and Third Amendment to City of San Diego Flat Rate Aviation Lease With RAMP 5 Holdings, LLC., Regarding 3.62 Acres of Real Property at Brown Field Municipal Airport.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

There are no costs associated with this action.

Council District(s) Affected: 8.

Proposed Actions:

Subitem-A: (R-2023-470) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314675
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego determining that approval of the Third Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Flat Rate Lease with Brown Field Aviation Ventures, Inc. for 20.29 acres of real property at Brown Field Municipal Airport is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Guidelines section 15301.

Subitem-B: (R-2023-469) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314676
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego determining that approval of the Third Amendment to the Flat Rate Aviation Lease with RAMP 5 Holdings, LLC for 3.76 acres of real property at Brown Field Municipal Airport is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Guidelines section 15301.

Subitem-C: (R-2023-471) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314677
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego approving the Third Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Flat Rate Lease with Brown Field Aviation Ventures, Inc. for 20.29 acres of real property at Brown Field Municipal Airport.

Subitem-D: (R-2023-468) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314678
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego approving the Third Amendment to the Flat Rate Aviation Lease with RAMP 5 Holdings, LLC for 3.76 acres of real property at Brown Field Municipal Airport.

Committee Actions Taken:

This item was heard at the Land Use and Housing Committee meeting on March 2, 2023.

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ACTION: Motion by Chair Moreno, second by Councilmember Committee Member Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.

VOTE: 4-0; Moreno-yea, LaCava-yea, Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea.

Department of Real Estate and Airport Management: Jorge Rubio, (858) 573-1441 City Attorney Contact: William Witt
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:03 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 102: Three Professional As-Needed Civil Engineering Services - Dams Agreements.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

This action is for approval of three (3), five (5) year Agreements with GEI Consultants, Inc., HDR Engineering, Inc. and Stantec Consulting Services Inc., for As-Needed Civil Engineering Services – Dams in an amount not-to-exceed $7,000,000, for each Agreement.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-463) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314679
Resolution authorizing three as-needed consultant Agreements with GEI Consultants, Inc., HDR Engineering, Inc. and Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for as-needed civil engineering professional services, in an amount not-to-exceed $21,000,000 total, with $7,000,000 per agreement, for dams and related actions.

Committee Actions Taken:

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This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on February 22, 2023.

ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair LaCava, second by Committee Member Montgomery Steppe to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.

VOTE: 3-0; Lee-yea, LaCava-yea, Montgomery Steppe-yea, von Wilpert-not present.

Engineering & Capital Projects: Michael Ramirez, (619) 533-4111 City Attorney Contact: Dana C. Fairchild
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:03 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 103: FY 2023 Community Projects, Programs, and Services Funding Allocations to A.) Casa Familiar, B.) Herencia Hispana San Diego, C.) San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association, and D.) Teatro San Diego.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

These Agreements with A.) Casa Familiar, B.) Herencia Hispana San Diego, C.) San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association, and D.) Teatro San Diego is for an aggregate amount not-toexceed $32,000, in previously budgeted Community Projects, Programs, and Services (CPPS) funds, pursuant to recommended allocations by Council District 8.

Council District(s) Affected: 8.

Proposed Actions:

Subitem-A: (R-2023-460) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314680
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Resolution determining that the approval of the Community Projects, Programs, and Services FY 2023 City Council Allocations Agreements between the City and 1.) Casa Familiar, 2.) Herencia Hispana San Diego, 3.) San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association, and 4.) Teatro San Diego are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to sections 15301 and 15323 of the CEQA Guidelines.

Subitem-B: (R-2023-461) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314681
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or their designee, to enter into Agreements with 1.) Casa Familiar, in an amount not-to-exceed $15,000; 2.) Herencia Hispana San Diego, in an amount not-to-exceed $2,000; 3.) San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association, in an amount not-toexceed $10,000; and 4.) Teatro San Diego, in an amount not-to-exceed $5,000, pursuant to Council Policy 100-06, "City Council Funding of Community Projects, Programs, and Services." Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council Administration: Abigail Edwards, (619) 236-5918 City Attorney Contact: Daniel Orloff
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:03 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 104: FY 2023 Community Projects, Programs and Services Funding Allocation(s) to Workshops for Warriors, Inc. for Workshops for Warriors’ Laptops for Students.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

This Agreement with Workshops for Warriors is for an amount not-to-exceed $14,500.00, in previously budgeted Community Projects, Programs and Services (CPPS) funds, pursuant to recommended allocations by Council Districts 1, 5, 6, 7, and 8.

Council District(s) Affected: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8.

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Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-457) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314682
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or their designee, to enter into an Agreement with Workshops for Warriors, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $14,500, pursuant to Council Policy 100-06, “City Council Funding of Community Projects, Programs, and Services.” Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council Administration: Malachi Bielecki, (619) 236-7709 City Attorney Contact: Daniel Orloff
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:03 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 105: FY 2023 Community Projects, Programs and Services Funding Allocation(s) to Viet Vote for Inter-Generational Healing for Vietnamese Community.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

This Agreement with Viet Vote is for an amount not-to-exceed $16,000.00, in previously budgeted Community Projects, Programs and Services (CPPS) funds, pursuant to recommended allocations from Council Districts 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.

Council District(s) Affected: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-458) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314683
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Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or their designee, to enter into an Agreement with Viet Vote, in an amount not-to-exceed $16,000, pursuant to Council Policy 100-06, “City Council Funding of Community Projects, Programs, and Services.”
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council Administration: Malachi BIelecki, (619) 236-7709 City Attorney Contact: Daniel Orloff
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:03 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 106: FY 2023 Community Projects, Programs and Services Funding Allocation(s) to Reuben H. Fleet Science Center for STEM Education Recovery Initiative in all Districts (1-9).

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

This Agreement with Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is for an amount not-to-exceed $8,500.00, in previously budgeted Community Projects, Programs and Services (CPPS) funds, pursuant to recommended allocations by Council Districts 3, 7, and 8.

Council District(s) Affected: 3, 7, 8.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-462) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314684
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or their designee, to enter into an Agreement with the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, in an amount not-to-exceed $8,500, pursuant to Council Policy 100-06, “City Council Funding of Community Projects, Programs, and Services.” Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 23 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Council Administration: Malachi Bielecki, (619) 236-7709 City Attorney Contact: Justin Bargar
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:03 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 107: FY 2023 Community Projects, Programs and Services Funding Allocation(s) to Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation, Inc. for Mission Trails Regional Park Promotion & Outreach.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

This Agreement with Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation, Inc. is for an amount not-toexceed $10,000.00, in previously budgeted Community Projects, Programs and Services (CPPS) funds, pursuant to recommended allocations by Council Districts 1 and 7.

Council District(s) Affected: 1, 7.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-459) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314685
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or their designee, to enter into an Agreement with Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $10,000, pursuant to Council Policy 100-06, “City Council Funding of Community Projects, Programs, and Services.” Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council Administration: Malachi Bielecki, (619) 236-7709 City Attorney Contact: Justin Bargar
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:03 AM
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 24 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 21, 2023
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 108: FY 2023 Community Projects, Programs and Services Funding Allocations to A.) Access Youth Academy, B.) Fourth District Senior Resources Center, C.) San Diego Young Artists Music Academy, and D.) Revival Time Community Church of God in Christ.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

Authorize the Mayor and his designee to enter into Agreements for an amount not-to-exceed $35,000, with A.) Access Youth Academy ($5,000), B.) Fourth District Senior Resources Center ($20,000), C.) San Diego Young Artists Music Academy ($5,000), and D.) Revival Time Community Church of God in Christ ($5,000).

Council District(s) Affected: 4.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-475) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314686
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or their designee, to enter into Agreements with 1.) Access Youth Academy, in an amount not-to-exceed $5,000; 2.) Fourth District Senior Resources Center, in an amount not-to-exceed $20,000; 3.) San Diego Young Artists Music Academy, inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $5,000; and 4.) Revival Time Community Church of God in Christ, in an amount not-to-exceed $5,000, pursuant to Council Policy 100-06, "City Council Funding of Community Projects, Programs, and Services."
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council Administration: Abigail Edwards, (619) 236-5918 City Attorney Contact: Justin Bargar
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:03 AM
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 25 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 21, 2023
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 109: Appointment to the Civil Service Commission.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

There are no City expenditures being authorized with this action.

Council District(s) Affected: 2.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-456) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314687
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of William Moore to the Civil Service Commission for a term ending January 9, 2028.

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: 10:03 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 26 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Item 110: Amendment to the 2023 Standing Council Committee Assignments.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

There are no fiscal considerations associated with this action.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-494) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314688
Resolution confirming the appointment of Councilmember Jennifer Campbell to the Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Standing Committee for Calendar Year 2023 and related actions.
6 votes required pursuant to Rule 2.13 of the Rules of the Council, San Diego Municipal Code section 22.0101.

This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 9: Luz Anaya Luna, (619) 236-6699
City Attorney Contact: Hilda R. Mendoza
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:03 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 27 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Item 330: Presentation of the City of San Diego’s June 30, 2022, Actuarial Valuation.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:

ITEM PRESENTED
This item is informational only.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Department of Finance: Marcelle Voorhies Rossman, SDCERS, (619) 321-1722 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:03 PM
Item 331: Financial Training for City Council: Pension.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A 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: Jillian Andolina, (619) 236-6457 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:03 PM
Item 332: 3903 Haines Street - Project 669397.

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 28 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

All processing costs are paid from a deposit account maintained by the applicant.

Council District(s) Affected: 1.

Proposed Actions:

Approval of Coastal Development Permit, Site Development Permit, Tentative Map, Public Rightof-Way Vacation to allow the demolition of a single-dwelling unit and the development of three single-family residences (including Companion Units and Junior Units) on three legal lots for a small lot subdivision, vacation of 7.5 feet of frontage of Haines Street, and waiving the requirement to underground existing off-site overhead utilities on a 0.186-acre site located at 3903 Haines Street (Haines Street Project).

Subitem-A: (R-2023-453 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314689 Resolution adopting Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 669397/SCH NO. 2022020415 and adopting the Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program for the Haines Street Project; Directing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Determination with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors for the County of San Diego regarding this Project.

Subitem-A is not subject to the Mayor's veto.

Subitem-B: (R-2023-445) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314690
Resolution granting Coastal Development Permit and Site Development Permit for the Haines Street Project.

Subitem-B is not subject to the Mayor's veto.

Subitem-C: (R-2023-451) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314691
Resolution approving the Tentative Map No. 2449004 for the Haines Street Project.

Subitem-C is not subject to the Mayor's veto.

Subitem-D: (R-2023-444) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314692
Resolution approving Right-of-Way Vacation for the Haines Street Project.

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 29 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Subitem-D is not subject to the Mayor's veto.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Development Services: Bryan Hudson, (619) 446-5333
City Attorney Contact: Shannon Eckmeyer
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:57 PM
Public Testimony by Lori Saldaña.

MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO ADOPT. Second by Stephen Whitburn.

Passed by the following vote:

NOTE: The following Proclamation was NOT presented in Council Chambers.

Item S500: Torrey Pines Lodge 100th Anniversary Day.

COUNCILMEMBER LACAVA'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming April 8, 2023, to be “Torrey Pines Lodge 100th Anniversary Day” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:19 AM
MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO APPROVE. 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);
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 30 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Not Present: (None).

Item S501: This item has been removed and is Item HA-2 on Housing Authority Agenda of March 21, 2023.

REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 4:39 p.m. in honor of the memory of:

Ned Chambers as requested by Councilmember Campbell; and Fred Macedo as requested by Councilmember Whitburn.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:35 PM

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