THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
MONDAY, JULY 31, 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 .........................................................................................9
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ........................................................................................................................................11 Item 200: Proposed FY 2024 Statement of Budgetary Principles...........................................12 Item 201: Approval of User Fee Additions for Patient Charges Related to Ground Ambulance Transport ..........................................................................................................................13 Item 250: Ballot Measure Calendar.....................................................................................14 Item 251: Approval of the Final Map “Turquoise Place”........................................................15 Item S400: Cooperative Procurement Contract with Wittman Enterprises LLC for Emergency Ambulance Transport Billing and Collection Services .............................................................16 Item S401: Contract Between the City of San Diego and American Medical Response................ ........................................................................................................................................17 Item S402: Second Amendment to the Contract Between the City of San Diego and Falck Mobile Health ....................................................................................................................18 Item S403: Councilmember Whitburn Emergency Circumstance Remote Appearance at July 31, 2023 and August 1, 2023 Council Meetings..........................................................................19 Minutes of Monday, July 31, 2023
Table of Contents (Continued)
Item S404: Ballot Propositions Forwarded for 2nd Committee Review...................................20 Item S405: Reallocation of Regional Park Improvement Fund (RPIF) Funds to Quince Drive Run-Off and Erosion Control Improvements (B23122) Emergency Project Located in Balboa Park ........................................................................................................................................20 Item S406: Appointment of Diana J.S. Fuentes as City Clerk ................................................21 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................22 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................23 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 10:03 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President Elo-Rivera at 10:32 a.m. into Closed Session, 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. The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 4:44 p.m.
ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING
PRESENT:
CD-1 Councilmember Joe LaCava
CD-2 Councilmember Jennifer Campbell
CD-3 Councilmember Stephen Whitburn (Participated remotely per Resolution R-315079, due to emergency circumstances.)
CD-4 Council President Pro Tem Monica Montgomery Steppe CD-5 Councilmember Marni von Wilpert
CD-6 Councilmember Kent Lee (Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(f), participated remotely for just cause due to contagious illness with no individual 18 years of age or older present in the room.)
CD-7 Councilmember Raul A. Campillo
CD-8 Councilmember Vivian Moreno
CD-9 Council President Sean Elo-Rivera
ABSENT:
None.
CITY CLERK:
Fuentes (mrh)
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
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(9) Council President Elo-Rivera-present
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Deputy City Clerk George Biagi.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Campillo.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Labor Negotiators, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CS-1 City Designated Management Team Representatives:
Timothy Davis, Burke, Williams, & Sorensen LLP, Labor Negotiation Consultant Eric Dargan, Chief Operating Officer
Matthew Vespi, Chief Financial Officer
Kristina Peralta, Deputy Chief Operating 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 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 5
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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):
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)
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San Diego Police Officers Association (SDPOA)
Teamsters, Local 911 (Teamsters)
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, JULY 31, 2023
ACA Assigned: J. McNeill
The purpose of this Closed Session matter is to review the City of San Diego’s position and instruct the City’s labor negotiators regarding the negotiations with the City’s recognized employee organizations in regards to a proposed ballot measure to amend the City Charter to move certain Personnel Department positions and functions under the management of the Mayor.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:12 AM
Public testimony by Audra.
Council President Elo-Rivera closed the hearing.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Significant Exposure to Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
CS-2 Number of Cases: One
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, JULY 31, 2023
ACA Assigned: J. McNeill
Based on existing facts and circumstances, there is significant exposure to litigation against the City. The facts and circumstances that might result in litigation are not yet known to a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs and need not be disclosed. The City Attorney’s Office will discuss these facts and circumstances with the Mayor and City Council and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:12 AM
Public testimony by Audra.
Council President Elo-Rivera closed the hearing.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CS-3 Kekoa Young v. City of San Diego, et al.
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San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-00017371-CU-PA-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 23099
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, JULY 31, 2023
SCDCA Assigned: R. A. Stephen
This case arises from an alleged motor vehicle accident that occurred on July 11, 2019, on Myrtle Avenue and Utah Street, San Diego. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:12 AM
Public testimony by Audra.
Council President Elo-Rivera closed the hearing.
CS-4 Raad Haddad v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2019-00045164-CU-PO-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 20845
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, JULY 31, 2023
DCA Assigned: D. W. Nicholas
Outside Counsel: J. Hackbarth and S. Odegaard of Quarles & Brady LLP This case arises from a claim that the plaintiff was riding a Bird scooter when he struck a curb and was injured. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:12 AM
Public testimony by Dan Smiechowski, Blair Beekman, and Audra.
Council President Elo-Rivera closed the hearing.
Public Employment – Consideration of Appointment of a City Clerk, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1):
CS-5 Title: City Clerk
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, JULY 31, 2023
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DCA Assigned: M. Merrell
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:12 AM
Public testimony by Blair Beekman and Audra.
Council President Elo-Rivera closed the hearing.
Public Employment – Performance Evaluation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1):
CS-6 Title: Independent Budget Analyst
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, JULY 31, 2023
DCA Assigned: None assigned.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:12 AM
Public testimony by Audra.
Council President Elo-Rivera closed the hearing.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Joy Sunyata commented on Thank Yous.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:22 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on the harms of marijuana.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:24 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3 (virtual):
Terri-Ann Skelly commented on youth programs.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:26 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4 (virtual):
Dan Smiechowski commented on a popcorn machine and Senate Bill 10.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:28 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
Kathleen Lippitt commented on marijuana.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:30 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Lori Saldaña commented on statements related to crime rates in San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:32 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Audra commented on masks.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:34 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on smart streetlights program.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:37 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
Kelly McCormick commented on marijuana and PTSD.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:39 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):
Consuelo commented on perpetuating misinformation.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:41 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11 (virtual):
Unknown caller commented on the six characteristics of a police state.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:43 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT COUNCIL COMMENT-1:
Councilmember von Wilpert wished her little brother a Happy Birthday.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:02 PM
COUNCIL COMMENT-2:
Councilmember Campbell commented on the bivalent vaccination against Covid that is available at the County Health department.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:02 PM
COUNCIL COMMENT-3 (virtual):
Councilmember Whitburn commented on his remote attendance due to just cause of emergency circumstances and no individuals age 18 or older were present in the room.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:03 PM
COUNCIL COMMENT-4 (virtual):
Councilmember Lee commented on his remote attendance due to just cause of contagious illness and no individuals age 18 or older were present in the room.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:03 PM
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None.
Item 200: Proposed FY 2024 Statement of Budgetary Principles.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-32) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315074
Resolution adopting the Statement of Budgetary Principles setting forth the roles and duties of the Mayor and City Council with respect to the City's Fiscal Year 2024 Budget.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on July 12, 2023.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Moreno, second by Chair Montgomery Steppe, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions with additional direction to the IBA to work with the Department of Finance to develop language prior to this item being heard at City Council to ensure that increased spending and positions are not added to an adopted budget immediately after the budget is approved.
VOTE: 4-0; Montgomery Steppe-yea, Moreno-yea, LaCava-yea, Lee-yea.
Office of the Independent Budget Analyst: Lisa Byrne, (619) 236-5917 City Attorney Contact: Bret A. Bartolotta
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:05 PM
MOTION BY MONICA MONTGOMERY STEPPE 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).
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Item 201: Approval of User Fee Additions for Patient Charges Related to Ground Ambulance Transport.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Revenue from patient charges will be received in the Emergency Medical Transport Program Fund 200227, Business Area 1913, and is estimated to be $94.4 million in Fiscal Year 2024 based on a 3.25% collection rate. Appropriation of the $94.4 million in revenue is being requested in the concurrent Council Action for the Second Amendment to the Contract between the City of San Diego and Falck Mobile Health.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-30 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315075
Resolution authorizing and approving the establishment of Patient Charges related to ground ambulance patient transport for inclusion in the City User Fee Rate Book.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Fire-Rescue: Colin Stowell, (619) 533-4401
City Attorney Contact: Laura M. DePoister
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:48 PM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
NOTE: The following Public Notices were for public record only. These items did not require Council action or public testimony.
Item 250: Ballot Measure Calendar.
SUBMISSION OF BALLOT PROPOSALS FOR THE MARCH 5, 2024 BALLOT Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 13 for the Regular Meeting of Monday, July 31, 2023
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
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].
Item 251: Approval of the Final Map “Turquoise Place”.
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Notice is hereby given that the City Engineer has reviewed and will approve on the date of this City Council meeting that certain final map entitled “Turquoise Place " (V.T.M. No. 3146139, PRJ No. 1089123) located at 891 Turquoise Street in the CC-4-2 Zone and Coastal Overlay Zone (Non-Appealable Area 2), Coastal Height Limit Overlay Zone, Parking Impact Overlay Zone (Beach Impacts), and the Transit Priority Area within the Pacific Beach Community Plan Area, a copy of which is available for public viewing at the office of the San Diego City Clerk.
Specifically, the City Engineer has caused the map to be examined and has made the following findings:
(1) The map substantially conforms to the approved tentative map, and any approved alterations thereof and any conditions of approval imposed with said tentative map. (2) The map complies with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and any local ordinances applicable at the time of approval of the tentative map. (3) The map is technically correct.
Said map will be finalized and recorded unless a valid appeal is filed. Interested parties will have 10 calendar days from the date of this Council hearing to appeal the above findings of the City Engineer to the City Council. A valid appeal must be filed with the City Clerk no later than 2:00 PM, 10 calendar days from the date of this City Council meeting stating briefly which of the above findings made by the City Engineer was improper or incorrect and the basis for that conclusion. If you have questions about the map approval findings or need additional information about the map or your appeal rights, please feel free to contact Frederick R.
LePage (619) 446-5434.
Item S400: Cooperative Procurement Contract with Wittman Enterprises LLC for Emergency Ambulance Transport Billing and Collection Services.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Approve a resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to expend an amount not-to-exceed $8,140,000, from the Emergency Medical Services Transport Program Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-49) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315076
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a cooperative procurement contract with Wittman Enterprises, LLC in an amount not-to-exceed $8,140,000 to provide emergency ambulance transport billing and collection services.
Committee Actions Taken:
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This item was heard on at the Public Safety Committee meeting on July 19, 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, Campillo-yea.
Fire-Rescue: Colin Stowell, Fire Chief, (619) 533-4401
City Attorney Contact: Laura DePoister
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:48 PM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
Item S401: Contract Between the City of San Diego and American Medical Response.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Approve a resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to expend an amount not-to-exceed $4,818,000 in Fiscal Year 2024 from the Emergency Medical Services Transport Program Fund, for payment of the unit hours provided by AMR under an Alliance Model EMS system, contingent upon the Chief Financial Officer furnishing a certificate certifying that the funds necessary for expenditure are, or will be, on deposit with the City Treasurer.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-48) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315077
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a contract with American Medical Response San Diego, Inc. for emergency ambulance transport services.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard on at the Public Safety Committee meeting on July 19, 2023.
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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, Campillo-yea.
Fire-Rescue: Colin Stowell, Fire Chief, (619) 533-4401
City Attorney Contact: Laura DePoister
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:48 PM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
Item S402: Second Amendment to the Contract Between the City of San Diego and Falck Mobile Health.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Based on the projected revenue of $86.5 million and projected expenditures of $76.6 million in Fiscal Year 2024, the fund balance in the EMS Fund is projected to increase by $9.9 million in Fiscal Year 2024, which is intended to be reinvested in the EMS system with increased service levels and alternative delivery models.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-47) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315078
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to approve the Second Amendment to the contract with Falck Mobile Health, Inc. for emergency ambulance transport services.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard on at the Public Safety Committee meeting on July 19, 2023.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campbell, second by Committee Member Campillo, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.
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VOTE: 4-0; von Wilpert-yea, Montgomery Steppe-yea, Campbell-yea, Campillo-yea.
Fire-Rescue: Colin Stowell, Fire Chief, (619) 533-4401
City Attorney Contact: Laura DePoister
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:48 PM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
Item S403: Councilmember Whitburn Emergency Circumstance Remote Appearance at July 31, 2023 and August 1, 2023 Council Meetings.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-50) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315079
Resolution approving remote participation by Councilmember Stephen Whitburn at the Council meetings on July 31, 2023 and August 1, 2023, due to emergency circumstances.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 3: Jacob ONeill, (619) 236-6633
City Attorney Contact: Heather Ferbert
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:05 AM
MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Raul A. Campillo.
Passed by the following vote:
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Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
NOTE: The following Public Notice was for public record only. This item did not require Council action or public testimony.
Item S404: Ballot Propositions Forwarded for 2nd Committee Review.
The following ballot propositions have been referred from the Rules Committee to a second hearing for consideration for placement on a future ballot as noted. The Rules Committee will be meeting September 6, 2023, or future hearing to review these measures referred for a second hearing.
Proposal Target Ballot
Amendments to City Charter Regarding Redistricting March 5, 2024 Amendments to City Charter Regarding the Offices of the City Attorney and Municipal Counsel
November 5, 2024
The following ballot propositions have been referred to a second hearing at the Environment Committee for consideration for placement on a future ballot, as noted.
Proposal Target Ballot
Formation of Non-Profit Electric Utility March 5, 2024
Item S405: Reallocation of Regional Park Improvement Fund (RPIF) Funds to Quince Drive RunOff and Erosion Control Improvements (B23122) Emergency Project Located in Balboa Park.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
$1,727,000.00 of Regional Park Improvement Fund will be allocated to the B23122 Quince Drive Run-Off Erosion Control.
Council District(s) Affected: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2024-41) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315080
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Resolution determining that reallocating Regional Park Improvement funds from six projects to the emergency capital improvement project Quince Drive Run-Off Erosion Control for emergency repairs and to prevent or mitigate an emergency is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code sections 21080(b)(2) and 21080(b)(4) and CEQA Guidelines sections 15269(b) and 15269(c).
Subitem-B: (R-2024-25) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315081
Resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to reallocate and expend $1,727,000 in Regional Park Improvement Funds from six projects to the emergency capital improvement project B23122 Quince Drive Run-Off Erosion Control; and for all related actions.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Parks & Recreation: Tom Tomlinson, (619) 553-3187
City Attorney Contact: Jane M. Boardman
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:23 PM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: Joe LaCava, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
Item S406: Appointment of Diana J.S. Fuentes as City Clerk.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Proposed annual salary of $231,525.00 plus fringe benefits is based on the adopted range within the approved Fiscal Year 2024 Salary Ordinance.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-51) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315082
Resolution appointing Diana J.S. Fuentes to the position of City Clerk and setting initial salary.
This Action is brought under San Diego Charter Section 38.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 20 for the Regular Meeting of Monday, July 31, 2023
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 6: Sara Kamiab, (619) 533-6465
City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:53 PM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO ADOPT. Second by Raul A. Campillo.
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).
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 21 for the Regular Meeting of Monday, July 31, 2023
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 4:44 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:44 PM