THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
OF
MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2023
AT 10:00 AM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
Table of Contents
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING..........................................................................................3 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING...................................................................................3 ROLL CALL ..........................................................................................................................3 INVOCATION.......................................................................................................................4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE......................................................................................................4 CLOSED SESSION................................................................................................................4 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT .........................................................................................7
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ........................................................................................................................................10 Item 600: Presentation of the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget .............................10 Item 601: Authorize the Execution of the Cooperative Agreement Between Caltrans and the City of San Diego for Construction of High-Occupancy Vehicle Lanes in the Eastbound and Westbound Direction on State Route 56 Between El Camino Real to Gonzales Creek Bridge ....10 Item 602: Horton House – Approval of Real Property Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions, Declaration of Property as Exempt Surplus Land in Accordance with California Government Code Sections 54220-54234, and Waiver of Requirement in Council Policy 700-10– 333 G Street (APN 535-096-16) Marina Neighborhood of the Downtown Community Plan Area (PUBLIC HEARING)............................................................................12 Item 603: FY 2024 Annual Action Plan for HUD Programs, FY 2024 Annual HUD Programs Allocations, and Associated Actions .....................................................................................13 Item 604: Declare Certain Parcels of City-Owned Real Property Located in the Civic Core of Downtown San Diego as “Surplus Land” Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54220-54234 and Related Actions .......................................................................................14 Minutes of Monday, April 24, 2023 Page 2
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Item 605: Concur with the Mayor’s Direction to Expeditiously Explore Development of the Homelessness Response Center and the Former Central Library for Affordable Housing Uses or Homeless Shelter Uses, or Both ..........................................................................................16 Item 606: Ten Year Agreement for Animal Services with San Diego Humane Society .............17 Item 607: 10-Year Public Service Lease with the San Diego Humane Society for City-Owned Real Property Consisting of an Approximately 38,000 Square-Foot Building with Surface Parking Located at 5480 Gaines Street, San Diego, CA 92110 ...........................................................18 Item 650: Ballot Measure Calendar.....................................................................................20 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................21 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................22 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 10:02 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President Elo-Rivera at 10:17 a.m. into Closed Session, to be reconvened at 12:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President Elo-Rivera at 12:38 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Moreno left the meeting at 5:27 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 6:59 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 (km)
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
(7) Councilmember Campillo-present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
(9) Council President Elo-Rivera-present
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INVOCATION
The invocation was given by City Clerk Diana J.S. Fuentes.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Campbell.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CS-1 Texas v. Biden
United States District Court Case No. 23-10143 (5th Cir.) Risk Management Department Claim File No. N/A
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2023
CDCA Assigned: T. L. Krentz
The Migrant Protection Protocols required asylum seekers to remain in Mexico during the pendency of their immigration proceedings. In 2021, the federal government terminated the program. Several states filed suit. The City Attorney’s Office will advise the Mayor and City Council on participation in this litigation as amicus curiae.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:04 AM
Public testimony by Kara, Alan C., unknown caller, Blair Beekman, and Lori Saldaña.
Council President Elo-Rivera closed the hearing.
Conference with Labor Negotiators, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CS-2 City Designated Management Team Representatives:
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Eric Dargan, Chief Operating Officer
Matthew Vespi, Chief Financial Officer
Jessica Lawrence, Director of Policy, Office of the Mayor Julie Rasco, Director, Human Resources Department
Abby Jarl-Veltz, Assistant Director, Human Resources Department Jeremy Culuko, Deputy Director, Human Resources Department Erik Hanson, Supervising Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Dan Mottola, Supervising Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Jonnabelle Domingo, Senior Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Curt Glaser, Senior Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Peaches Howell, Senior Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Jennifer Manos, Interim Senior Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Kawanda McLendon, Program Manager, Human Resources Department Manuel Quintero, Senior Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Abegaile Serafico, Senior Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Dianne Mitra, Associate Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Department Angela Colton, Director, Risk Management Department
Quennelle Allen, Deputy Director, Risk Management Department Jose Galvan, Finance Manager, Risk Management Department Carly Danney, Benefits Manager, Risk Management Department Rolando Charvel, Department of Finance Director and City Comptroller Benjamin Battaglia, Assistant Director, Department of Finance Jeffrey Peelle, Assistant Director, Department of Finance Sally Rubi, Financial Operations Manager, Department of Finance Luis Mateos, Payroll Manager, Department of Finance
Nicholas O’Donnell, Principal Accountant, Department of Finance Ambar Gutierrez, Interim Principal Accountant, Department of Finance Virgilio Afan Jr., Interim Program Coordinator, Department of Finance Colin Stowell, Fire Chief, Fire-Rescue Department
John Wood, Assistant Fire Chief, Fire-Rescue Department Christopher Webber, Assistant Fire Chief, Fire-Rescue Department James Gartland, Lifeguard Chief, Fire-Rescue Department David Gerboth, Deputy Fire Chief, Fire-Rescue Department Robert Logan, Deputy Fire Chief, Fire-Rescue Department David Nisleit, Police Chief, Police Department
Chris Mcgrath, Executive Assistant Chief, Police Department Terence Charlot, Assistant Police Chief, Police Department Jim McNeill, Assistant City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Jean Jordan, Assistant City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney, solely for negotiations with the Deputy City Attorneys Association
Jonathan Ferreras, Program Coordinator, Office of the City Attorney, solely for negotiations with the Deputy City Attorneys Association.
Designated as representatives within the meaning of California Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
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Charles Modica, Deputy Director, Office of the Independent Budget Analyst Lisa Byrne, Fiscal and Policy Analyst, Office of the Independent Budget Analyst Designated as representatives within the meaning of California Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Jim McNeill, Assistant City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Jean Jordan, Assistant City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Leslie Fitzgerald, Assistant City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Kristin Zlotnik, Chief Deputy City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Joan Dawson, Senior Deputy City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Alison Adema, Senior Deputy City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Thomas Brady, Deputy City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Miguel Merrell, Deputy City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Employee organizations:
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 127 (AFSCME Local 127) Deputy City Attorneys Association (DCAA)
San Diego City Firefighters, International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 145 San Diego Municipal Employees’ Association (MEA)
San Diego Police Officers Association (SDPOA)
Teamsters, Local 911 (Teamsters)
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2023
ACA Assigned: J. McNeill
The purpose of this closed session meeting is to review the City’s position and instruct the City’s designated representatives to meet and confer over the terms and conditions related to successor Memoranda of Understanding with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 127 (Local 127); Deputy City Attorneys Association of San Diego (DCAA); and San Diego Municipal Employees Association (MEA).
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:04 AM
Public testimony by Alan C.
Council President Elo-Rivera closed the hearing.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
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Kera commented on accountability.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:28 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
Susan commented on accountability.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:30 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:
Sasha commented on accountability.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:32 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4:
Truth commented on Planned Parenthood.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:33 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5:
Gary Hewitt commented on Gallagher Square.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:36 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6:
Carol Brand commented on Gallagher square.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:38 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on reviewing police practices, and fentanyl.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:40 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Peggy Walker commented on fentanyl.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:42 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
Joy Sunyata commented on Closed Session speakers.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:44 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):
Consuelo commented on Council President Elo Rivera.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:46 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11 (virtual):
John Stump commented on processes of filling vacancies and PRA on SDG&E.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:48 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-12 (virtual):
Paul Henkin commented on City Hall and SANDAG.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:51 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-13 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on AB1207 titled Cannabis Candy Child Safety Act.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:53 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-14 (virtual):
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Terri-Ann Skelly commented on Parents against vaping and settlement with Juul for youth vaping.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:55 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-15 (virtual):
Judi Strang commented on Prop 65 and exposure to Marijuana smoke.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:57 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK
COMMENT
None.
Item 600: Presentation of the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Please refer to the Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget available on the City of San Diego’s website: https://www.sandiego.gov/finance/proposed.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
ITEM PRESENTED
This item is informational only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Department of Finance: Rolando Charvel, (619) 533-4535
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:39 PM
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Item 601: Authorize the Execution of the Cooperative Agreement Between Caltrans and the City of San Diego for Construction of High-Occupancy Vehicle Lanes in the Eastbound and Westbound Direction on State Route 56 Between El Camino Real to Gonzales Creek Bridge.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Of the $22,500,000, $129,216 is from BMR Development-SR-56 Fund; $567,000 is from Del Mar Mesa FBA Fund; $12,091,000 is from Developer Contributions CIP Fund; $7,746,000 is from Pacific Highlands Ranch FBA Fund; $450,627 is from SR-56 Participation Agreement Fund; $1,516,157 is from Torrey Highlands Fund Number.
Council District(s) Affected: 1, 5.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-560) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314759
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute Cooperative Agreement 11-0726 with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), for an amount not-to-exceed $22,500,000, in support of the State Route 56 Freeway Expansion Project.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on October 12, 2022.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair LaCava, second by Chair von Wilpert, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; von Wilpert-yea, LaCava-yea, Campbell-yea, Montgomery Steppe-yea.
Transportation Department: Gary Chui, (619) 533-3770
City Attorney Contact: Ryan P. Gerrity
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:47 PM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO ADOPT. Second by Marti von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
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Item 602: Horton House – Approval of Real Property Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions, Declaration of Property as Exempt Surplus Land in Accordance with California Government Code Sections 54220-54234, and Waiver of Requirement in Council Policy 700-10– 333 G Street (APN 535-096-16) Marina Neighborhood of the Downtown Community Plan Area (PUBLIC HEARING).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action will generate nearly $19.6M in net proceeds to be deposited to the LMIHAF (Fund 200708) at closing, less reasonable and customary closing costs.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2023-573) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314760
Resolution making certain findings and approving a purchase and sale agreement between the City of San Diego and Horton House Interfaith Housing Corporation regarding the real property located at 333 G Street, commonly known as Horton House, in the Centre City Redevelopment Project Area.
Subitem-B: (R-2023-572) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314761
Resolution declaring that 333 G Street in San Diego, California is exempt surplus land and approving a related waiver of Council Policy 700-10.
Subitem-C: (R-2023-574) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314762
Resolution determining that declaring the City owned real property located at 333 G Street, San Diego, California, exempt surplus land is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15312.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting on April 12, 2023.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Campillo, second by Committee Member Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Campillo-yea, Montgomery Steppe-yea, Campbell-yea, Lee-yea.
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Marguerite Middaugh
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:05 PM
Public testimony by Janis Wilds, Joy Sunyata, Blair Beekman, John Brady, Martha Sullivan, Paul Henkin, and unknown caller.
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.
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 603: FY 2024 Annual Action Plan for HUD Programs, FY 2024 Annual HUD Programs Allocations, and Associated Actions.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The proposed actions result in no fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund, as the funding referenced in these requested actions originates from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-565) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314763
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego allocating funding from the Fiscal Year 2024 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development entitlement grant programs, approving the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Action Plan, and taking related actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting on April 12, 2023.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Montgomery Steppe, second by Committee Member Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Campillo-yea, Montgomery Steppe-yea, Campbell-yea, Lee-yea.
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Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: William W. Witt
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:40 PM
Public testimony by Truth, Lori Saldaña, Joy Sunyata, John Stump, Blair Beekman, and John Brady.
MOTION BY KENT LEE 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 604: Declare Certain Parcels of City-Owned Real Property Located in the Civic Core of Downtown San Diego as “Surplus Land” Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54220-54234 and Related Actions.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action creates a Capital Improvement Project that will also require the increase of funds and then a transfer in an amount of $2,000,000 from the General Fund to General Fund Contributions to the Capital Improvement Project.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2023-585 REV) ADOPTED AS AMENDED AS RESOLUTION R-314764 Resolution declaring that certain contiguous parcels of City-owned real property located in the Civic Core area of downtown San Diego are surplus land under the California Surplus Land Act and waiving application of Council Policy 700-10.
Subitem-B: (R-2023-586) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314765
Resolution concurring with the Mayor's direction to City staff to expeditiously explore development of the City Operations Building site as a new City Administration Building.
Subitem-C: (R-2023-587) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314766
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Resolution approving certain preliminary fiscal and related actions for the proposed Civic Center revitalization project.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Land Use and Housing Committee meeting on April 13, 2023.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Whitburn, second by Committee Member LaCava, to recommend approval of staff's proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-1; LaCava-yea, Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, Moreno-nay.
Economic Development: Jay Goldstone, (619) 236-6429
City Attorney Contact: Kevin Reisch
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:31 PM
MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION IN SUBITEM A AMENDING THE FIRST SECTION OF THE NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY TO READ: 1) “AS REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54220 OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, THE CITY OF SAN
DIEGO (CITY) IS PROVIDING NOTIFICATION THAT THE CITY INTENDS TO SELL OR LEASE THE SURPLUS PROPERTY LISTED IN THE ACCOMPANYING TABLE. THE CITY CONDITIONS THE INCORPORATION OF EXTREMELY LOW INCOME (0 PERCENT TO 30 PERCENT AMI)
AFFORDABLE HOUSING AS A PART OF THE DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AT EXTREMELY LOW INCOME AMI, AFFORDABLE
HOUSING WITHOUT SERVICES AT EXTREMELY LOW INCOME AMI, OR THE CREATION OR
PRESERVATION OF SINGLE-ROOM OCCUPANCY HOUSING ON-SITE OR WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY PLANNING AREA”; 2) “IT IS THE CITY’S DESIRE TO PRESERVE A THEATRE PRESENCE WITHIN THE SURPLUS PROPERTY AREA IF PRACTICAL. THIS COULD
INCLUDE EITHER THE RETENTION OF THE CURRENT CIVIC THEATRE OR THE PROVIDING OF SPACE FOR A NEW THEATRE TO BE BUILT THROUGH PHILANTHROPY. THE CITY DESIRES
PROPOSALS THAT GUARANTEE THE CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT OF ALL CURRENT THEATER WORKERS”; 3) “IN ADDITION TO THE NUMBER OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS, THE CITY
WILL ALSO PRIORITIZE BIDDERS THAT HAVE STRONG LABOR AGREEMENTS AND BIDDERS THAT PROPOSE A PLAN TO MAXIMIZE MOBILITY OPTIONS AND CLIMATE BENEFITS. FINALLY,
THE CITY DESIRES PROPOSALS THAT INCLUDE SIGNIFICANT PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT IN
SUCH A WAY THAT MAXIMIZES DESIRED PUBLIC BENEFITS AND MINIMIZES DEPENDENCE ON GOVERNMENT-FUNDED HOUSING VOUCHERS”; 4) THE RESOLUTION WAS REVISED TO REFLECT COUNCIL’S MOTION WHICH INCORPORATED ADDITIONAL ITEMS IN THE DEFINITION OF “DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS”; AND 5) ADOPT THE RESOLUTIONS IN SUBITEMS B AND C. 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, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: Vivian Moreno;
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Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
Item 605: Concur with the Mayor’s Direction to Expeditiously Explore Development of the Homelessness Response Center and the Former Central Library for Affordable Housing Uses or Homeless Shelter Uses, or Both.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-588) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314767
Resolution concurring with the Mayor's direction to City staff to expeditiously explore development of the Homelessness Response Center site and the former Central Library site for affordable housing uses or homeless shelter uses, or both.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Land Use and Housing Committee meeting on April 13, 2023.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Whitburn, second by Committee Member Lee, to recommend approval of staff's proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Moreno-yea, LaCava-yea, Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea.
Economic Development: Jay Goldstone, (619) 236-6429
City Attorney Contact: Kevin Reisch
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:08 PM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Marti von Wilpert.
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 606: Ten Year Agreement for Animal Services with San Diego Humane Society.
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Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Total contract cost for 10 years (Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2033) is not-to-exceed $222,413,170. Year 1 (Fiscal Year 2024) is not-to-exceed $16,810,152. This is to be funded via the General Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2023-623) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314768
Resolution determining that the Animal Services Agreement with San Diego Humane Society is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Subitem-B: (O-2023-145) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to enter into a Ten-Year Agreement with the San Diego Humane Society, in an amount not to exceed $222,413,170 to provide animal services.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Community and Neighborhood Services Committee meeting on April 20, 2023.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campillo, second by Chair Campbell, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Campbell-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Whitburn-yea, Campillo-yea.
Parks & Recreation: Tim Graham, (619) 525-8226
City Attorney Contact: Marco A. Verdugo
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:27 PM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION IN SUBITEM A; AND INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE IN SUBITEM B. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
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Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 607: 10-Year Public Service Lease with the San Diego Humane Society for City-Owned Real Property Consisting of an Approximately 38,000 Square-Foot Building with Surface Parking Located at 5480 Gaines Street, San Diego, CA 92110.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no costs associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 7.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2023-624) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-314769
Resolution determining that the public purpose lease with San Diego Humane Society is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Subitem-B: (O-2023-146) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing execution of a public purpose lease with the San Diego Humane Society for the lease of City-owned property located at 5480 Gaines Street, San Diego, CA 92110 and related actions.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Community and Neighborhood Services Committee meeting on April 20, 2023.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campillo, second by Vice-Chair Elo-Rivera, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Campbell-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Whitburn-yea, Campillo-yea.
Department of Real Estate and Airport Management: Matt Ostlund, (619) 533-4523 City Attorney Contact: Marco A. Verdugo
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:27 PM
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MOTION BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION IN SUBITEM A; AND INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE IN SUBITEM B. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
NOTE: The following Public Notice was for public record only. This item did not require Council action or public testimony.
Item 650: Ballot Measure Calendar.
SUBMISSION OF BALLOT PROPOSALS FOR THE MARCH 5, 2024, BALLOT City Council Policy 000-21 establishes a procedure for submittal of ballot proposals, other processes -including citizen initiatives- may come before the City Council for consideration at other times. The Council Policy states that members of the public, Councilmembers, the Mayor or mayoral departments, independent department directors, or a public agency shall submit proposals to the City Clerk, who shall then transmit them promptly to Committee for review and comment. Please submit all proposals to [email protected]. The City Clerk’s Office has established the following calendar for the March 5, 2024 election.
DATE DAYS BEFORE
ELECTION EVENT
Monday, 07/17/2023 232
LAST DATE (5:00 p.m.) for public,
departments and agencies to submit ballot
proposals to City Clerk for review by
Committee
Wednesday, 07/26/2023 223
Initial Committee review
Measures that advance from initial review
proceed to a second Committee review,
where the Committee will decide if they will
be presented to the full Council for
consideration
Wednesday, 09/06/2023 181
Measures that advance from initial review
proceed to a second Committee review,
where the Committee will decide if they will
be presented to the full Council for
consideration
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Monday, 09/11/2023 176
First Day Council discusses measures and
adopts ordinances by City Attorney to place
measures on the ballot
Friday, 12/08/2023 88
Last Day Council discusses measures and
adopts ordinances by City Attorney to place
measures on the ballot
Monday, 12/11/2023 85
Last day to submit the Fiscal Impact
Analysis; Ballot and Title Summary; and
Impartial Analysis with City Clerk
Wednesday, 12/13/2023 83 Last day to file ballot arguments with City Clerk
Please check posted agendas for additional information. If you have questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (619) 533-4000 or via e-mail at [email protected].
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney gave a report out from Closed Session. https://www.sandiego.gov/city-clerk/officialdocs/closed-session-reports.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:58 PM
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 20 for the Special Meeting of Monday, April 24, 2023
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 6:59 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:59 PM