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CITY OF SAN DIEGO
COUNCIL AGENDA
COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Sean Elo-Rivera • Ninth District
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM
Monica Montgomery Steppe • Fourth District
COUNCILMEMBERS
Joe LaCava • First District
Jennifer Campbell • Second District
Stephen Whitburn • Third District
Marni von Wilpert • Fifth District
Kent Lee • Sixth District
Raul A. Campillo • Seventh District
Vivian Moreno • Eighth District
Charles Modica Mara W. Elliott
Independent City Attorney
Budget Analyst
Diana J. S. Fuentes
Interim City Clerk
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NOTICE: THE CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ANY ACTION WITH RESPECT TO THE ITEMS INCLUDED ON THIS AGENDA. RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY STAFF DO NOT LIMIT ACTIONS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SHOULD NOT RELY UPON THE Tuesday, June 20, 2023
RECOMMENDATIONS OF STAFF AS DETERMINATIVE OF THE ACTION THE CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ON A PARTICULAR MATTER.
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023 AT 10:00 AM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE BY A COUNCILMEMBER FOR ITEMS SCHEDULED DURING
THE MORNING MEETING
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
5/22/2023 Adjourned
5/22/2023 Special
5/23/2023
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
ADOPTION AGENDA, CONSENT ITEMS
The Consent items listed are considered to be routine, and the environmental documents have been considered.
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 50: Award of Temperature-Controlled Water System Franchise to Energy Center San Diego LLC.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This item has a minimum bid payment of $500,000 and the grantee would pay the City a Franchise Fee equal to three percent (3%) of gross receipts annually.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2023-177)
Introduction of an Ordinance granting to Energy Center San Diego LLC a franchise to use City streets to distribute temperature-controlled water to customers for the purpose of heating and cooling buildings in the Downtown area.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 103.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on May 24, 2023.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair LaCava, second by Committee Member Montgomery Steppe, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Lee-yea, LaCava-yea, Montgomery Steppe-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Sustainability and Mobility: Megan Ong, (619) 236-7077
City Attorney Contact: Frederick M. Ortlieb
CONSENT, ORDINANCES TO BE INTRODUCED:
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Item 51: Exemption of an Assistant to the Development Services Director and Three Program Coordinator Positions in the Development Services Department from the Classified Service.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
These positions are included in the Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2023-171)
Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the exemption of an Assistant to the Development Services Director and three Program Coordinator positions in the City's Development Services Department from the Classified Service, based on advisory review and favorable comment by the Civil Service Commission on September 1 and October 6, 2022, and April 7, 2023. The Assistant to the Development Services Director position will be responsible for reviewing Department policies, procedures and operations, and other related duties. Two Program Coordinator positions will manage the Department's data analytics efforts. One Program Coordinator position will assist an Assistant Deputy Director position in managing the enforcement of the Sidewalk Vending Ordinance. This Action is brought under San Diego Charter Section 117(a)(17).
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Development Services: Rimah Khouri-Velez, (619) 446-5007 City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 52: Ordinances Amending the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) Between City of San Diego and Municipal Employees Association (MEA); American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 127 (L127); Deputy City Attorneys Association of San Diego (DCAA); San Diego Police Officers Association (POA); and San Diego City Firefighters, I.A.F.F. Local 145 (L145) Regarding Post-Employment Health Benefits for Eligible Employees Who Were Hired Before July 1, 2005 and Retire After March 31, 2012 Striking Article 9 of the MOU (the “Me Too” Clause) and Extending the Term of the MOU by an Additional 15 Years.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no known fiscal impact as a result of this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
CONSENT, ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED:
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Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinances which were introduced on 06/06/2023, Item 50, Subitems A-E, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Moreno-not present):
Subitem-A: (O-2023-165)
Ordinance amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of San Diego and the San Diego Municipal Employees' Association regarding postemployment health benefits for eligible employees who were hired before July 1, 2005 and retire after March 31, 2012 striking Article 9 and extending the term to 15 years.
Subitem-A: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 11.2.
Subitem-B: (O-2023-161)
Ordinance amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of San Diego and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 127 regarding post-employment health benefits for eligible employees who were hired before July 1, 2005 and retire after March 31, 2012 striking Article 9 and extending the term to 15 years.
Subitem-B: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 11.2.
Subitem-C: (O-2023-164)
Ordinance amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of San Diego and the Deputy City Attorneys Association of San Diego regarding post-employment health benefits for eligible employees who were hired before July 1, 2005 and retire after March 31, 2012 striking Article 9 and extending the term to 15 years.
Subitem-C: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 11.2.
Subitem-D: (O-2023-163 Cor. Copy)
Ordinance amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of San Diego and the San Diego Police Officers Association regarding postemployment health benefits for eligible employees who were hired before July 1, 2005 and retire after March 31, 2012 striking Article 9 and extending the term to 15 years.
Subitem-D: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 11.2.
Subitem-E: (O-2023-162)
Ordinance amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of San Diego and the San Diego Firefighters, I.A.F.F. Local 145 regarding post- Tuesday, June 20, 2023
employment health benefits for eligible employees who were hired before July 1, 2005 and retire after March 31, 2012 extending the term to 15 years.
Subitem-E: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 11.2.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Human Resources: Brian Mallard, (619) 707-1785
City Attorney Contact: Thomas J. Brady
Item 53: Amendment to Consultant Agreement with Dudek (H176881) to Provide Professional Environmental Consulting and Engineering Services to the City for the Mission Bay Park Improvements Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
$596,839.04 from the Mission Bay Park Improvement Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 2.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 06/06/2023, Item 51, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Moreno-not present):
(O-2023-166)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Contract with Dudek (H176881) for an additional amount of $596,836.04 and extending the Contract through June 28, 2026 for the professional environmental consulting and engineering services for the Mission Bay Park Improvements Program Environmental Impact Report.
(Rev. 6/14/23)
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on May 24, 2023.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair LaCava, second by Committee Member von Wilpert, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Lee-yea, LaCava-yea, Montgomery Steppe-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Carrie Purcell, (619) 533-5124 City Attorney Contact: Dana Fairchild
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Item 54: Approval of the Joint Use Agreements Between the City and SDUSD for Clark Middle, Edison Elementary, Emerson Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, Ocean Beach Elementary, and Pershing Middle Schools.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The City's annual maintenance per the terms of the agreements is included in the Parks and Recreation General Fund Annual Department Budget. The City's one-time expense for the synthetic turf replacement is included in the Parks and Recreation FY 23 General Fund Department Budget.
Council District(s) Affected: 2, 3, 7, 8, 9.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 6/6/2023, Item 61, Subitem-B, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Moreno-not present):
(O-2023-156)
Ordinance authorizing the execution of the Joint Use Agreements between the City and the San Diego Unified School District for Clark Middle School, Edison Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School, Ocean Beach Elementary School, and Pershing Middle School, 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 on April 20, 2023.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campillo, second by Committee member Whitburn, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Campbell-yea, Whitburn -yea, Campillo-yea, Elo-Rivera-not present.
Parks & Recreation: Shannon Scoggins, (619) 236-6894
City Attorney Contact: Karen S. Li
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Item 55: Acceptance of Floating Restroom from the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 6/6/2023, Item S508, Subitem-B, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Moreno-not present):
(O-2023-160)
Ordinance approving the City of San Diego's grant application and acceptance of Floating Restroom asset from the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Public Utilities: Adam Jones, (858) 614-4030
City Attorney Contact: Justin Stanek
Item 56: Amendments to the Elections Code and Related Amendments to the City Clerk Administrative Guidelines.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: None.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 06/06/2023, Item 63, Subitem-A, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Moreno-not present):
(O-2023-168)
Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 7, Division 1 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Sections 27.0103 and 27.0106; amending Chapter 2, Article 7, Division 2 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Sections 27.0206,
27.0207, 27.0209, 27.0212, 27.0213, 27.0218, 27.0219, and 27.0221; amending Chapter 2, Article 7, Division 3 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Sections 27.0307, 27.0308, 27.0310, 27.0313, 27.0315, 27.0319, and 27.0320; amending Chapter 2, Article 7, Division 5 by amending Section 27.0506; amending Chapter 2, Article 7, Division 6 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Sections 27.0604, 27.0607, 27.0608, 27.0620, 27.0624, and 27.0635; amending Chapter 2, Article 7, Division 8 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Section 27.0804; amending Chapter 2, Article 7, Division 9 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Section 27.0907; amending Chapter 2, Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Article 7, Division 11 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Sections
27.1110 and 27.1116; amending Chapter 2, Article 7, Division 14 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Sections 27.1406 and 27.1413; amending Chapter 2, Article 7, Division 27 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Sections 27.2714, 27.2715, 27.2719, and 27.2726; amending Chapter 2, Article 7, Division 29 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Sections 27.2903,
27.2911, 27.2922, 27.2924, 27.2930, 27.2935, 27.2938, 27.2943, 27.2944, 27.2951,
27.2955, and 27.2965; amending Chapter 2, Article 7, Division 30 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Section 27.3010, relating to revisions to the Elections Code.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Rules Committee meeting on March 15, 2023.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Elo-Rivera, second by Committee Member LaCava, to approve staff's proposed actions.
VOTE: 5-0; Elo-Rivera-yea, Montgomery Steppe-yea, LaCava-yea, Lee-yea, Moreno-yea.
Office of the City Clerk: Diana Fuentes, (619) 533-4000 City Attorney Contact: David J. Karlin
Item 57: Fourth Amendment to Agreement with Meyers Nave Riback Silver & Wilson to Provide Continued Legal Services as Outside Panel Counsel.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: None at this time.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 6/6/2023, Item 330, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Moreno-not present):
(O-2023-147)
Ordinance authorizing the Fourth Amendment to the legal services agreement between the City and Meyers Nave Riback Silver & Wilson for continued legal services in connection with the ongoing litigation and appeals related to the utility relocation dispute with SDG&E, the reservoir spill lawsuit with Dr. Mehran Moussavian, and various other legal matters for which they are currently engaged that have not yet concluded in the previously authorized total amount not to exceed $1.2 million.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Jim McNeill, (619) 533-5860 Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Item 58: Amendment to Salary Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2024.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Approval of the Salary Ordinance is required under the City’s Charter as part of the annual budget process.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 6/6/2023, Item S503, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Moreno-not present):
(O-2023-173 Cor. Copy)
Ordinance amending certain sections of the Fiscal Year 2024 Salary Ordinance to conform to negotiated and approved Agreements between the City and its Recognized employee Organizations and to extend comparable compensation to unrepresented employees for Fiscal Year 2024.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Human Resources: Abby Jarl-Veltz, (619) 236-6314
City Attorney Contact: Thomas J. Brady
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 60: Community Parking Districts Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Plans and Budgets and Adjustment to the Pacific Beach Community Parking District Meter Zone.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action authorizes the transfer, appropriation, and expenditure of CPD funding of an estimated $13,041,085 of Fiscal Year 2024 beginning Fund Balance, to the individual CPD funds which includes an estimate of $4,700,000 in parking meter revenue from FY 2023, the funding that the City Council previously appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Budget, the carry-over from previous years, and any year-end adjustments within the CPD funds.
Council District(s) Affected: 1, 2, 3, 9.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2023-772)
CONSENT, ORDINANCES TO BE INTRODUCED WITH RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED:
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Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego authorizing the transfer, appropriation, and expenditure of Community Parking District funding for Fiscal Year 2024 annual plans and budgets and related actions.
Subitem-B: (O-2023-167)
Introduction of an Ordinance of the Council of the City of San Diego adjusting the parking meter zone and operating hours in the Pacific Beach Community Parking District.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on May 24, 2023.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair LaCava, second by Chair Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Lee-yea, LaCava-yea, Montgomery Steppe-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Sustainability and Mobility: Krystal Ayala, (619) 236-7079 City Attorney Contact: Kate Malcolm
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 100: TransNet Local Street and Roads Program - 2023 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) Amendment and Fiscal Years 2024 – 2028 Program of Projects.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Based on SANDAG’s TransNet Revenue Forecast revised on February 24, 2023, the City’s total TransNet Program for the next five years is $46,935,000 for Fiscal Year 2024, $43,745,000 for Fiscal Year 2025, $45,377,000 for Fiscal Year 2026, $46,914,000 for Fiscal Year 2027 and $48,407,000 for Fiscal Year 2028.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-793)
Resolution to amend the 2023 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) and Five-Year Program of Projects for Fiscal Year 2024 through Fiscal Year 2028, in compliance with San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board Policy No. 31.
Committee Actions Taken:
CONSENT, RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED:
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This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on May 24, 2023.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair LaCava, second by Committee Member von Wilpert, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Lee-yea, LaCava-yea, Montgomery Steppe-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Transportation Department: Julio Canizal, (619) 235-5717 City Attorney Contact: Ryan P. Gerrity
Item 101: Fiscal Year 2024 Recreation Center Fund Budgets, Fiscal Year 2024 Opportunity Fund Budget, and Recreation Equity Report 2023.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This item requests approval of the Fiscal Year 2024 Recreation Center Fund Budgets ($5,189,630) and the Opportunity Fund Budget ($400,000.) Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-740)
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego Allocating Fiscal Year 2024 Park and Recreation Center Funds, Opportunity Fund Fees, and all related items.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Community and Neighborhood Services Committee meeting on May 25, 2023.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Elo-Rivera, second by Committee Member Campillo, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Campbell-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Campillo-yea, Whitburn-not present.
Parks & Recreation: Sarah Erazo, (619) 740-1627
City Attorney Contact: Jane M. Boardman
Item 102: Increase Not to Exceed Contract Authorization for Slurry Seal Groups 2324, 2325, & 2326.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
An additional $2,498,650.00 from TransNet will supplement the previous RMRA allocations for FY 23 Slurry Seal Groups 2324, 2325 and 2326.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Subitem-A: (R-2023-791)
Resolution determining that increasing the not-to-exceed amounts at which the Mayor is authorized to award contracts for Slurry Seal Groups 2324, 2325, and 2326 is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Guidelines section 15301(c).
Subitem B: (R-2023-792)
Resolution increasing the not-to-exceed contract amounts at which the Mayor may execute contracts for Slurry Seal Groups 2324, 2325, and 2326, and related actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on May 24, 2023.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair LaCava, second by Committee member Montgomery Steppe, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Lee-yea, LaCava-yea, Montgomery Steppe-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Transportation Department: Everett Hauser, (619) 533-3012 City Attorney Contact: Cassandra Mougin
Item 103: Settlement of Kenneth Webster v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2022-00004131-CU-PO-CTL, Claim No. 28291.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $99,000.00 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-744)
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Kenneth Webster v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00004131-CU-PO-CT, related to a claim for personal injuries sustained on February 1, 2022, as a result of bicycle accident on the 9700 block of Camino Del Sur in the City of San Diego. Risk Claim No. 28291.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Norma A. Morales, (619) 235-5794 Item 104: Settlement of Property Damage Claim of Chhunean Pao, Claim No. 28138.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $63,546.96 will be paid from Water Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2022-763)
Resolution authorizing the settlement of a pre-litigation claim filed by Chhunean Pao alleging property damage stemming from a break in the City’s water main on October 6, 2021. Claim No. 28138.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Dave E. Abad, (619) 533-5821 Item 105: Appointment and Reappointments to the Historical Resources Board.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no City expenditures being authorized with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 1, 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-733)
Resolution confirming the appointment of Rammy Cortez for a term ending March 1, 2024, the reappointment of Matthew Winter for a term ending March 1, 2024, and the reappointments of Bruce Abrams, David McCullough, and Michael Taylor for terms ending March 1, 2025, to the Historical Resources Board.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
Item 106: 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-2023-380)
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Declaring a Continued State of Emergency regarding Raw Sewage, Solid Waste, and Sediment Coming from Tijuana, Mexico.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
City Attorney Contact: Noah J. Brazier
Item S501: Approval of a Request for a Conflict-of-Interest Waiver from Nossaman LLP. (Added 6/14/23)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-748 Cor.Copy)
Resolution granting the waiver of potential conflicts of interest requested by Nossaman LLP and consenting to Nossaman’s representation of AY Oil, Inc., in City of San Diego v. Eastgate Miramar Associates, et al., San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2018-00027801-CU-EI-CTL.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Jon Taylor, (619) 235-5898 Tuesday, June 20, 2023
NON-AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, INDEPENDENT BUDGET
ANALYST, CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY
PROCLAMATIONS/CEREMONIAL ITEMS (NOT PRESENTED AT THE MEETING) Item 30: World Refugee Month.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT ELO-RIVERA’S RECOMENDATION:
Proclaiming June 20, 2023, as “World Refugee Month” in the City of San Diego.
Item 31: The Compass Station Day.
COUNCILMEMBER LACAVA’S RECOMENDATION:
Proclaiming May 31, 2023, to be “The Compass Station Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item 32: San Diego Hebrew Day School 60th Anniversary Day.
COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL’S
RECOMENDATION: (REV. 6/14/23)
Proclaiming May 21, 2023, to be “San Diego Hebrew Day School 60th Anniversary Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item 33: Sonny Sandoval Day.
COUNCILMEMBER MORENO’S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming June 23, 2023, to be “Sonny Sandoval Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item S500: Tisa Aguero Day. (Added 6/14/23)
MAYOR GLORIA AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming June 23, 2023, to be “Tisa Aguero Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item S506: Debra Rosen Day. (Added 6/15/23)
COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming June 22, 2023, to be “Debra Rosen Day” in the City of San Diego.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT BY COUNCILMEMBERS
INFORMATIONAL AND ADOPTION AGENDA ITEMS (10AM SESSION)
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 335: West Mission Bay Drive Bridge - Highway Infrastructure Program (HIP) Grant Budget Swap with Highway Bridge Program (HBP).
This item will be considered in the morning session which is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Please see staff report.
Council District(s) Affected: 2.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-797)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to make applications to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and take all necessary actions to secure grant funding in an amount not-to-exceed $19,715,548.60 for the purpose of constructing the West Mission Bay Drive Bridge; Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to accept, appropriate and expend Highway Infrastructure Program (HIP) grant funding in an amount not-toexceed $19,715,548.60. This action will decrease Highway Bridge Program (HBP) grant funding by $19,715,548.60 and increase Highway Infrastructure Program (HIP) grant funding by an amount not to exceed $19,715,548.60 for a net zero increase within the Capital Improvement Program Budget, contingent upon receipt of a fully executed Grant Agreement if the Grant funding is secured.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Transportation Department: Julio Canizal, (619) 235-5717 City Attorney Contact: Ryan P. Gerrity
Item 336: Authorization to Retain Outside Counsel and Enter into an Agreement with Nossaman, LLP to Provide Legal Services for the City’s Pure Water Program.
DISCUSSION, RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED:
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
This item will be considered in the morning session which is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The proposed LSA for $5,000,000 will be paid from Funds 700009, Metro Sewer CIP; 700010, Water Utility CIP Fund; 700001 Metro Sewer Fund; or 700011, Water Utility Operating Fund depending on if the work is capital in nature or eligible for loan proceeds.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-731 Cor. Copy)
Resolution authorizing the retention of outside counsel and approve a Legal Services Agreement (LSA) with Nossaman, LLP to represent the City of San Diego in various matters related to the Pure Water Program.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Jon Taylor, (619) 235-5898 Item S502: Approval Authorizing the Acceptance, Appropriation, and Expenditure of the County of San Diego Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant for the Safe Parking Rose Canyon Expansion Project. (Added 6/14/23) This item will be considered in the morning session which is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to accept, appropriate, and expend County of San Diego Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant funds in an amount not to exceed $1,030,543.00 for CIP S23014 Rose Canyon Safe Parking project.
Council District(s) Affected: 2.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2023-812)
Resolution determining that authorizing the acceptance, appropriation, and expenditure of the County of San Diego Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant for the Safe Parking Rose Canyon Expansion Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301.
Subitem-B: (R-2023-811)
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Resolution authorizing the acceptance, appropriation, and expenditure of the County of San Diego Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant for the Safe Parking Rose Canyon Expansion Project.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Homelessness Strategies: Sarah Jarman, (619) 385-6963
City Attorney Contact: Jose A Garcia
Item S503: Approval Authorizing the Acceptance, Appropriation, and Expenditure of the County of San Diego Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant for The Alliance at the Old Central Library Program. (Added 6/14/23) This item will be considered in the morning session which is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This item is to authorize the Mayor or designee to accept, appropriate, and expend County of San Diego Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant funds in an amount not to exceed $322,000.00 for The Alliance at the Old Central Library project.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-808)
Resolution authorizing the acceptance, appropriation, and expenditure of the County of San Diego Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant for the Old Central Library Program.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Homelessness Strategies: Sarah Jarman, (619) 385-6963
City Attorney Contact: Jose A Garcia
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Item S504: Approval Authorizing the Acceptance, Appropriation, and Expenditure of the County of San Diego Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant for the Non-Congregate Bridge Housing Shelter for Seniors. (Added 6/14/23) This item will be considered in the morning session which is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This item is to authorize the Mayor or designee to accept, appropriate, and expend County of San Diego Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant funds in an amount not to exceed $392,704.40 for the Non-Congregate Bridge Housing Shelter for Seniors project.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2023-802)
Resolution determining that authorizing the acceptance, appropriation, and expenditure of the County of San Diego Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant for the Non-Congregate Bridge Housing Shelter for Seniors Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Subitem-B: (R-2023-801)
Resolution authorizing the acceptance, appropriation, and expenditure of the County of San Diego Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant for the NonCongregate Bridge Housing Shelter for Seniors Project.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Homelessness Strategies: Sarah Jarman, (619) 385-6963
City Attorney Contact: Jose A Garcia
Item S505: Approval Authorizing the Acceptance, Appropriation, and Expenditure of the County of San Diego Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant for the Non-Congregate Shelter for Families. (Added 6/14/23) This item will be considered in the morning session which is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This item is to authorize the Mayor or designee to accept, appropriate, and expend County of San Diego Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant funds in an amount not to exceed $350,367.93 for the Non-Congregate Shelter for Families project.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Council District(s) Affected: 8.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2023-806)
Resolution determining that authorizing the acceptance, appropriation, and expenditure of the County of San Diego Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant for the Non-Congregate Shelter for Families Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.
Subitem-B: (R-2023-805)
Resolution authorizing the acceptance, appropriation, and expenditure of the County of San Diego Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant for the NonCongregate Shelter for Families Project.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Homelessness Strategies: Sarah Jarman, (619) 385-6963
City Attorney Contact: Jose A Garcia
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
This portion of the agenda provides an opportunity for members of the public to address the Council on items of interest within the jurisdiction of the Council. (Comments relating to items on today's docket are to be taken at the time the item is heard.) Per Rule 2.7.2, Non-Agenda Public Comment is limited to two (2) minutes per speaker. Speakers may not allocate their time to other speakers. If there are eight (8) or more speakers on a single issue, the maximum time allotted for that issue will be sixteen (16) minutes. Additionally, nonagenda public comment during the 10am session may be limited to 30 minutes at the discretion of the Council President for meeting management purposes. If some Non-Agenda Public Comment is trailed, any remaining speakers will be given an opportunity to speak during the 2pm session after Council concludes the Information and Adoption agenda items for the day.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023 AT 2:00 PM
ROLL CALL
REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE BY A COUNCILMEMBER FOR ITEMS TRAILED FROM
MORNING OR ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR AFTERNOON SESSION
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Item 330: Update on the Redevelopment of City-Owned Real Property Located at 3220, 3240, 3250 and 3500 Sports Arena Boulevard (Midway Site).
This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: 2.
Proposed Actions:
This item is informational only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Department of Real Estate and Airport Management: Penny Maus, (619) 236- 7346
ADOPTION AGENDA, DISCUSSION ITEMS
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 331: Ordinance Adopting Updated SDPD Military Equipment Use Procedure, and Renewing Approval for Use, Funding, and Acquisition of Military Equipment, Pursuant to Assembly Bill 481.
This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The Police Department FY 2023 Budget allocated $ 1,249,044 toward military equipment expenditures from the General Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
DISCUSSION, ORDINANCES TO BE INTRODUCED:
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
(O-2023-159)
Introduction of an Ordinance adopting the updated San Diego Police Military Equipment Use Procedure and renewing approval for use, pursuit of funding for, and acquisition of the military equipment described in the Procedure, pursuant to Assembly Bill 481.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Public Safety Committee meeting on May 17, 2023.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campillo, second by Committee Member Campbell, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; von Wilpert-yea, Montgomery Steppe-yea, Campbell-yea, Campilloyea.
Police: Assistant Chief Sandra Albrektsen, (619) 531-2252 City Attorney Contact: Michelle Garland
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 332: This item has been removed from the Agenda. (Rev. 6/14/23) Item 333: Approval Authorizing the Acceptance, Appropriation, and Expenditure of Round 4 of the State of California Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Grant.
This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This item is to authorize the Mayor, or designee, to accept, appropriate, and expend HHAP-4 funds in an amount not-to-exceed $22,517,489.88.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2023-794)
Resolution to accept, appropriate, and expend a Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Round 4 Grant from the California Interagency Council on Homelessness in the Business and Consumer Services and Housing Agency.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
DISCUSSION, RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED:
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Homelessness Strategies: Sarah Jarman, (619) 385-6963
City Attorney Contact: Heather Ferbert
Item 334: Water Rate Adjustments, Cost of Service Study, and Proposition 218 Notice and Hearing.
This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The cost of noticing all customers is approximately $100,000.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2023-798)
Resolution determining that accepting the cost of service study, authorizing notice of a public hearing on proposed adjustments to water rates in accordance with Proposition 218, and setting a date for the public hearing is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15273 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Subitem-B: (R-2023-799 Cor. Copy) (Rev. 6/15/23)
Resolution accepting the cost of service study, authorizing notice of public hearing on proposed adjustments to water rates in accordance with Proposition 218, setting a date for the public hearing, and related actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee Meeting on May 24, 2023.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Moreno, second by Committee Member LaCava, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Montgomery Steppe-yea, Moreno-yea, LaCava-yea, Lee-yea.
Public Utilities: Adam Jones, (858) 614-4030
City Attorney Contact: Melissa D. Ables
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 337: Appeal of the Historical Designation of the Mission Hills Branch Public Library (HRB #1384) Located at 925 West Washington Street.
DISCUSSION, NOTICED HEARINGS:
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no cost to the City associated with this item.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
Appeal of the September 24, 2020 decision of the Historical Resources Board to designate the Mission Hills Branch Public Library located at 925 West Washington Street (HRB #1384) as a historical resource; Granting or denying the appeal and affirming, reversing, or modifying the action of the Historical Resources Board to designate the Mission Hills Branch Public Library located at 925 West Washington Street;
Directing the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate Resolution according to Section 40 of the City Charter.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Development Services: Suzanne Segur, (619) 236-6139
City Attorney Contact: Lindsey Sebastian
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICES
Items are listed under Public Notices as a matter of public record only. These items do not require Council action and there is no public testimony.
Item 350: 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, July 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, July 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, September 6, 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
Monday, September 11, 2023 176
First Day Council discusses measures and
adopts ordinances by City Attorney to place
measures on the ballot
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Friday, December 8, 2023 88
Last Day Council discusses measures and
adopts ordinances by City Attorney to place
measures on the ballot
Monday, December 11, 2023 85
Last day to submit the Fiscal Impact
Analysis; Ballot and Title Summary; and
Impartial Analysis with City Clerk
Wednesday, December 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]
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT IN HONOR OF APPROPRIATE PARTIES
ADJOURNMENT
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
HOW TO SPEAK TO A PARTICULAR ITEM OR DURING NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT:
Members of the public shall be given the opportunity to address the Council. The Council President may reduce the amount of time available to each speaker to appropriately manage the meeting and ensure the Council has time to consider all the agenda items. A member of the public may only provide one comment per agenda item.
Pursuant to the Levine Act (Gov’t Code Section 84308), any party to a permit, license, contract (other than competitively bid, labor or personal employment contracts) or other entitlement before the Council is required to disclose on the record any contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $250 made by the party or the party’s agents within the preceding 12 months to any Council Member. Participants and agents are requested to make this disclosure as well. The disclosure must include the name of the party or participant and any other person making the contribution, the name of the recipient, the amount of the contribution, and the date the contribution was made.
In-Person Comment on Agenda Items
Each speaker must file a written request (speaker slip) with the City Clerk at the meeting at which the speaker wishes to speak indicating which item they wish to speak on. Speaker slips may not be turned in prior to the day of the meeting or after completion of in-person testimony. In person testimony will conclude before virtual testimony begins.
Each person who wishes to address the Council shall approach the podium and state who they are representing if they represent an organization or another person.
For meeting management during the Minutes, Proclamations, and Consent portions of the agenda, speakers will have one (1) minute per item and up to a maximum of three (3) minutes if there are three (3) or more items in that portion of the agenda.
For discussion and information items each speaker may speak up to three minutes, subject to the Council President’s determination of the time available for meeting management purposes, in addition to any time ceded by other members of the public who are present at the meeting and have submitted a speaker slip ceding them time. These speaker slips should be submitted together at one time to the City Clerk. The Council President may also limit organized group presentations of five or more persons to 15 minutes or less.
Virtual Public Comment on Agenda Items
Members of the public may participate virtually (by telephone or internet streaming) as indicated below. Speakers who wish to provide virtual public comment must enter the virtual queue by raising their virtual hands before the queue closes. The queue will close when the last virtual speaker finishes speaking or five minutes after in-person testimony ends, whichever happens first.
For meeting management during the Minutes, Proclamations, and Consent portions of the agenda, speakers will have one (1) minute per item and up to a maximum of three (3) minutes if there are three (3) or more items in that portion of the agenda.
For discussion and information items each speaker may speak up to three minutes, subject to the Council President’s determination of the time available for meeting management purposes.
Speakers participating virtually may not allocate their time to other speakers and may not share video or visual aids (i.e. pdf, ppt, docs) during their comment period.
Quasi-Judicial Items. Organized group presentations for quasi-judicial items will be allowed up to 15 minutes per side to speak either for or against an item for a total of 30 minutes. If more Tuesday, June 20, 2023
than one group on the same side requests an organized presentation, the 15 minutes will be divided between each group for that side. Please contact the Project Manager as listed as the primary contact on the staff report for that item to indicate your desire to present.
Non-Agenda Public Comment
Every agenda for a regular Council meeting shall provide a period on the agenda for members of the public to address the Council on items of interest to the public that are not on the agenda but are within the jurisdiction of the Council. Non-Agenda Public Comment shall be subject to the exercise of the Council President’s discretion for a given agenda.
In order to ensure that the Council has time to consider all agenda items, Non-Agenda Public Comment on particular issues and for each individual speaker will be as follows:
Each speaker will be limited to two minutes. Speakers may not allocate their time to other speakers. If there are eight or more speakers on a single issue, the maximum time for the issue will be 16 minutes. The order of speaking generally will be determined on a first-come, firstserved basis, however, priority may be given to speakers who have not addressed the legislative body during Non-Agenda Public Comment at the last regularly scheduled Council meeting. A member of the public may only provide one non-agenda comment per agenda.
In-Person Non-Agenda Public Comment
Each speaker who wishes to address the Council must file a written request (speaker slip) with the City Clerk at the meeting at which the speaker wishes to speak. Speaker slips may not be turned in prior to the meeting date or after completion of in-person testimony. In-person testimony shall conclude before virtual testimony begins.
Each person who wishes to address the Council shall approach the podium and state who they are representing if representing an organization or another person.
Virtual Non-Agenda Public Comment
Speakers who wish to provide virtual Non-Agenda Public Comment must enter the virtual queue by raising their virtual hands before the queue closes. The queue will close when the last virtual speaker finishes speaking or five minutes after in-person testimony ends, whichever happens first. Those participating virtually may not share video or visual aids (i.e. pdf, ppt, docs) during their non-agenda comment period.
Please note: On Tuesdays, Non-Agenda Public Comment is taken during the 10am session, but some Non-Agenda Public Comment may be trailed, at the Council President’s discretion for meeting management purposes.
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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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