THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
AT 10:00 AM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
Table of Contents
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING..............................................................................................................................2 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING.....................................................................................................................2 ROLL CALL...........................................................................................................................................................................2 INVOCATION......................................................................................................................................................................3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ...............................................................................................................................................3 CLOSED SESSION .............................................................................................................................................................3 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT ........................................................................................................................10
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ...............................................................................................................................................................................................14 Item 200: City Council Informational Training: Disclosure Responsibilities of Councilmembers Under the Federal Securities Laws ..........................................................................................................................14 Item 201: Amendments to the San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 6, Article 3, Division 1 Relating to the Use of Parks and Beaches, Including Point La Jolla and Boomer Beach...................15 Item 250: Ballot Measure Calendar........................................................................................................................16 Item 251: Ballot Propositions Forwarded for 2nd Committee Review.....................................................18 Item S400: Amend Existing Sole Source Contract for West Coast Arborists Street Tree Maintenance and Planting Contract.......................................................................................................................18 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION.................................................................................................................19 ADJOURNMENT .............................................................................................................................................................19 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 2
for the Regular Meeting of Monday, September 18, 2023
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe at 10:02 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe at 10:55 a.m. into Closed Session, to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe at 2:01 p.m. with Councilmember Moreno and Council President Elo-Rivera not present. Councilmember Moreno arrived to the meeting at 2:05 p.m. Councilmember von Wilpert left the meeting at 2:32 p.m. Councilmember von Wilpert returned to the meeting at 2:49 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe at 5:09 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
ABSENT:
CD-9 Council President Sean Elo-Rivera (Excused by Resolution R-315090, due to family leave) 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
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(6) Councilmember Lee-present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
(9) Council President Elo-Rivera-not present
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by City Clerk Diana J.S. Fuentes.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Whitburn.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CS-1 Arthur Aragon v. City of San Diego, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-00042161-CU-CR-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 22308
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 DCA Assigned: K. McGeehan
This case arises out of a fall occurring at SDCCU Stadium on October 27, 2018. 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: 10:04 AM
Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe closed the hearing.
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Conference with Labor Negotiators, pursuant to California Government Code section 54957.6:
CS-2 City Designated Management Team Representatives:
Timothy Davis, Burke, Williams, & Sorensen LLP, Labor Negotiation Consultant 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 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 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 5
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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)
San Diego Police Officers Association (SDPOA)
Teamsters, Local 911 (Teamsters)
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 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 with the San Diego Police Officers Association (POA) regarding the invalidation of Proposition B (Prop B) and plan to return employees to the San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:04 AM
Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe closed the hearing.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CS-3 San Diego Police Officers’ Ass’n v. City of San Diego San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2023-0003350-CU-JR-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 34229
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 DCA Assigned: B. P. Syz
This case involves a claim by the San Diego Police Officers’ Association alleging the City continues to enforce Proposition B despite it having been declared null and void by Superior Court Judgment on February 5, 2021. 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: 10:04 AM
Public testimony by Audra.
Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe closed the hearing.
CS-4 Miguel Angel Pizarro, v. Trevor James Heitmann, et al. (consolidated with Angelo Pizarro v. Trevor James Heitmann, et al. and Kurt Heitmann v. City of San Diego, et al.) San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2019-00039360-CU-PA-CTL (consolidated with San Diego Superior Court Case Nos. 37-2019-00044450-CU-PA-CTL and 37-2019-00060502-CU-PA-CTL) Risk Management Department Claim File No. 21367
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 SCDCA Assigned: S. J. Plotkin-Wolff
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This case involves allegations the City violated a mandatory duty concerning mental health evaluations that eventually led to a fatal two-car collision. 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: 10:04 AM
Public testimony by Audra.
Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe closed the hearing.
CS-5 Patricia Flores v. City of San Diego (consolidated with Angelica Sanchez v. City of San Diego)
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2017-00049108-CU-PA-CTL (consolidated with San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2018-00013595-CU-PA-CTL) Risk Management Department Claim File No. 16983
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 CDCA Assigned: J. J. McQuarrie
This is a wrongful death and negligence case involving a police pursuit which occurred on March 26, 2017. A motorcyclist died and his passenger suffered severe orthopedic injuries at the conclusion of the pursuit. 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: 10:04 AM
Public testimony by Audra.
Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe closed the hearing.
CS-6 Thomas Bell, et al. v. City of San Diego, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2023-00003890 CU-PO-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 30595
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 Assigned: K. McGeehan, DCA and R. A. Stephan, SCDCA
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This case arises from an alleged accident that occurred on July 26, 2022, involving Plaintiff and a San Diego Fire-Rescue Department truck operated by a City employee. 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: 10:04 AM
Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe closed the hearing.
CS-7 Alliance San Diego v. City of San Diego, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00024590-CU-MC-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 23992
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 DCA Assigned: T. L. Krentz
This case arises from a validation action following the election results for Measure C, a citizens’ initiative to raise an occupancy tax on overnight lodging facilities to fund street repairs, homelessness programs, and a convention center expansion. 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: 10:04 AM
Public testimony by Audra, Lori Saldaña, and Judy Stroyer.
Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe closed the hearing.
CS-8 Daniel Vander Meer v. City of San Diego, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-00038094-CU-PA-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 24528
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 DCA Assigned: M. T. Neff
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This case involves a car accident at the uncontrolled intersection of Catalina Boulevard and Del Mar Avenue in San Diego that Plaintiff alleges was caused by a dangerous condition of public property. 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: 10:04 AM
Public testimony by Blair Beekman.
Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe closed the hearing.
CS-9 City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Gloria Johnson, et al.
United States Supreme Court Case No. 23-175
Risk Management Department Claim File No. N/A
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 CDCA Assigned: T. L. Krentz
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that an Oregon city’s enforcement of an ordinance prohibiting camping on public property violated the Eighth Amendment. The City of Grants Pass subsequently filed a petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court. The City Attorney’s Office will advise the Mayor and City Council on possible participation in this litigation as amicus curiae in support of the City of Grants Pass.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:04 AM
Public testimony by Sandy Myskowski, Jesse Ventura, Lori Saldaña, Blair Beekman, Judy Stroyer, Kate Hikes, Audra, Richard Ward, Kai Cater, Shawn Jameson, and Jerold Steinburg.
Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe closed the hearing.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Initiation of Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.9:
CS-10 Number of Cases: One
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Assigned: M. T. Phelps, ACA and B. P. Syz, DCA
The City Attorney will discuss the potential to initiate litigation and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:04 AM
Public testimony by Audra.
Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe closed the hearing.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
US Supreme Court Case #S271848 commented on Amendment I.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:23 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
Michael Brando commented on health.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:25 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:
Consuelo commented on misc.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:27 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4:
Joy Sunyata commented on TJ sewage + misc.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:30 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
Lori Saldaña commented on managing hate speech.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:32 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Kathleen Lippitt commented on City drug policy.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:34 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Judy Louser commented on free speech.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:37 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Terri-Ann Skelly commented on mental health struggles and suicides.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:39 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
Peggy Walker commented on suicide.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:41 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):
Mr. Steinberg commented on free speech.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:43 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-11 (virtual):
Dan Smiechowski commented on scooters.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:44 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-12 (virtual):
Jim commented on free speech callers.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:47 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-13 (virtual):
Audra commented free speech callers.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:48 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-14 (virtual):
Tyrone Jimson commented on bestiality.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:50 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-15 (virtual):
Bob Kuczewski commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:52 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-16 (virtual):
Scottie commented on free speech.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:55 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-17 (virtual):
Truth commented on Civic engagement.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:57 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-18 (virtual):
Kate Hikes commented on control.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:59 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-19 (virtual):
Dennis Radar commented on Judaism.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:01 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-20 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on public safety.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:03 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-21 (virtual):
See Kyle commented on Gavin Newsom.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:05 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT COUNCIL COMMENT-1:
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Councilmember von Wilpert commented on the horrendous and unacceptable public comments made in the morning. She noted that Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe did an amazing job navigating the need for public discourse and openness.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:02 PM
COUNCIL COMMENT-2:
Councilmember Campbell commented on the possibility of having Rules Committee consider changing Council policy related to virtual testimony.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:03 PM
Item 200: City Council Informational Training: Disclosure Responsibilities of Councilmembers Under the Federal Securities Laws.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
ITEM PRESENTED
This item is informational only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the Independent Budget Analyst: Jillian Andolina, (619) 533-4764 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:43 PM
Item 201: Amendments to the San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 6, Article 3, Division 1 Relating to the Use of Parks and Beaches, Including Point La Jolla and Boomer Beach.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
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None. All costs related to the implementation of year-long closure as outlined in the proposed provision will be funded by the Parks and Recreation Department’s existing budget for Park Rangers and use of signage and equipment to help support the year-long closure.
Council District(s) Affected: 1.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2024-75) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315123
Resolution Adopting Addendum to Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 225045 and Adopting the Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program for the Point La Jolla and Boomer Beach Year-Round Closure Project.
Subitem-B: (O-2024-13) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023 Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article 3, Division 1 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Section 63.0102, relating to the year-round closure of Point La Jolla and Boomer Beach.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on July 20, 2023.
ACTION: Motion by Chair LaCava, second by Committee Member Campillo, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; LaCava-yea, von Wilpert-yea, Campbell-yea, Campillo-yea.
Parks & Recreation: Cherlyn Cac, (619) 235-5917
City Attorney Contact: Jane M. Boardman
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:28 PM
Public testimony by Meleen Michalek, Carol Toye, Michael Brando, Tatiana Popov, Joy Sunyata, Consuelo, Bob Evans, Ken Hunrichs, Lori Saldaña, Phillip Musegaas, Lesley Handa, James, Michele Comarsh-Hein, John Leek, Tom Brady, Audra, Bob Kuczewski, Kate Hikes, Dan Smiechowski, Peter Bryan, and Truth.
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION IN SUBITEM A; AND INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE IN SUBITEM B. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
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Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Sean Elo-Rivera.
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 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
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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: 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.
Proposal Target Ballot
Amendments to City Charter Regarding Redistricting November 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 S400: Amend Existing Sole Source Contract for West Coast Arborists Street Tree Maintenance and Planting Contract.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
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This action is to amend the existing sole source contract for tree maintenance and planting services by extending for one (1) additional year with a total amount not to exceed $4,300,000.00. This action will expend an amount not to exceed $4,244,928 from Fund 100000, General Fund and $55,072 from Fund 200217, Underground Surcharge Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2024-92) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315124
Resolution determining that approving the First Amendment to Sole Source Contract #4400 with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for tree trimming and street tree planting services is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to state CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(h) and Section 15304.
Subitem-B: (R-2024-91) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315125
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with West Coast Arborists Inc. for additional tree-trimming and street tree planting services in an amount not-to-exceed $4,300,000, and extending the term of the Agreement one additional year to September 30, 2024.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Transportation Department: Brian Widener, (619) 527-8050 City Attorney Contact: Ryan P. Gerrity
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:05 PM
MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Sean Elo-Rivera.
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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: 5:07 PM
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe at 5:09 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:09 PM