Minutes — San Diego City Council, October 3, 2023

THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 03, 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 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE......................................................................................................4 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT .........................................................................................4

MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ..........................................................................................................................................6 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS ...........................................................................................7 Item 30: City of San Diego Employee Appreciation Month......................................................7 Item 31: Disability and Employment Awareness Month..........................................................8 Item 32: John Fry Day ........................................................................................................8 Item 33: Walter Munk Day ..................................................................................................9 Item 34: Jesse Conner Day .................................................................................................9 Item 35: Fire Prevention Week...........................................................................................10 Item 36: Energy Efficiency Day ..........................................................................................10 Item 37: Albert Hara Day ..................................................................................................11 Item 38: Connie Zuniga Day ..............................................................................................11 Item 50: Extension of the Lexis Nexis Contract and Approval of Amendment No. 4................12 Item 51: 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.........................13 Item 52: Ordinance Amending the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between City of San Diego and California Teamsters Local 911 (L911) Regarding Post-Employment Health Benefits for Eligible Employees Who Were Hired Before July 1, 2005 and Retire After March 31, 2012 Minutes of Tuesday, October 03, 2023 Page 2
Table of Contents (Continued)
Striking Article 9 of the MOU (the “Me Too” Clause) and Extending the Term of the MOU by an Additional 15 Years ............................................................................................................14 Item 60: Award Construction Contract #K-23-2168-DBB-3-C to J.R. Filanc Construction Co., Inc. and Issue First Amendment to the Consultant Agreement (H186974) with Kleinfelder Inc. for Professional Services for the Lakeside Valve Station Replacement Project .........................15 Item 100: First Amendment for Professional Services Agreement H2125903 with Kleinfelder Inc. for Dams and Reservoirs Security Improvements Project (WBS B-21067)............................ ........................................................................................................................................17 Item 101: First Amendment to the Cooperative Procurement Contract for Elgin Sweeper Company Street Sweepers and Specialty Sweepers ..............................................................18 Item 330: Approval to Accept, Appropriate, and Expend $6,200,000 in County of San Diego Grant Funds to Support Emergency Shelter for Survivors of Domestic Violence.......................19 Item 331: Performance Audit of the City's Classified Employee Hiring Process .......................20 Item 332: Performance Audit of the City’s Capital Improvement Projects Approval Process ....21 Item S500: Steve Hadley Day ............................................................................................22 Item S501: Appointment and Reappointments to the Parks and Recreation Board .................22 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................23 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................24 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 3
for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 03, 2023

CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President Elo-Rivera at 10:00 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President Elo-Rivera at 12:18 p.m. for the noon recess to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.

The meeting was reconvened by Council President Elo-Rivera at 2:01 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 4:34 p.m.

ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING
PRESENT:

CD-1 Councilmember Joe LaCava
CD-2 Councilmember Jennifer Campbell
CD-3 Councilmember Stephen Whitburn
CD-4 Council President Pro Tem Monica Montgomery Steppe CD-5 Councilmember Marni von Wilpert
CD-6 Councilmember Kent Lee
CD-7 Councilmember Raul A. Campillo
CD-8 Councilmember Vivian Moreno
CD-9 Council President Sean Elo-Rivera
ABSENT:

None.

CITY CLERK:

Fuentes (mrh/km)

ROLL CALL
(1) Councilmember LaCava-present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-present
(3) Councilmember Whitburn-present
(4) Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe-present (5) Councilmember von Wilpert-present
(6) Councilmember Lee-present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
(9) Council President Elo-Rivera-present
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 4
for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 03, 2023

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Moreno.

NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:

U.S. Supreme Court Case #S271848 No. 21-7949 commented on 14th Amendment.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:51 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:

Michael Brando commented on health.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:53 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:

Joy Sunyata commented on Library and mental health.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:55 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4:

Paul Krueger commented on Accessory Dwelling Unit.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:57 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):

Dan Smiechowski commented on public opinion.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:00 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):

Lori Saldaña commented on affordable housing.

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 5
for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 03, 2023
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:01 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):

Blair Beekman commented on smart streetlights.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:04 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):

Terri-Ann Skelly commented on marijuana.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:06 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):

Peggy Walker commented on Narcan.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:08 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):

Kelly McCormick commented on THC and youth mental health.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:10 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11 (virtual):

Audra commented on everything upside down.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:12 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-12 (virtual):

Truth commented on wayfinding and public safety.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:14 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-13 (virtual):

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 6
for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Judi Strang commented on the Truth Initiative.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:17 PM

MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT COUNCIL COMMENT-1:

Councilmember Campillo commented on the partnership with the County of San Diego related to the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District to fund improvements along the San Diego River. The joint City County meeting is scheduled later this month to discuss a joint plan to implement the River Park Master Plan and completing the San Diego River Park Trail.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:24 AM
COUNCIL COMMENT-2:

Councilmember von Wilpert commented on the Fire Department officially taking over Emergency Medical Services and the transition of the alliance model with Falck and AMR.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:25 AM
COUNCIL COMMENT-3:

Councilmember LaCava commented on the search for a CEO for the San Diego Housing Commission. He commented on the anticipated meeting with tenant rights organizations and others representing the most vulnerable San Diegans. There will be a Housing Authority Committee meeting next Tuesday where the public can weigh in on the criteria to identify the next CEO of the Housing Commission.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:25 AM

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.

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

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 7
for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Item 30: City of San Diego Employee Appreciation Month.

MAYOR GLORIA AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming October 2023, to be “City of San Diego Employee Appreciation Month” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:26 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.

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 31: Disability and Employment Awareness Month.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT ELO-RIVERA, COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN, COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT, AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming October 2023, to be “Disability and Employment Awareness Month” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:26 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 32: John Fry Day.

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 8
for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 03, 2023
COUNCILMEMBER LACAVA'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming October 4, 2023, to be “John Fry Day” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:26 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 33: Walter Munk Day.

COUNCILMEMBER LACAVA'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming October 14, 2023, to be “Walter Munk Day” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:26 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 34: Jesse Conner Day.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM MONTGOMERY STEPPE AND COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 9
for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Proclaiming October 3, 2023, to be "Jesse Conner Day” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:26 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 35: Fire Prevention Week.

COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming October 9-15, 2023, to be “Fire Prevention Week” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:26 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 36: Energy Efficiency Day.

COUNCILMEMBER LEE'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming October 4th, 2023, to be “Energy Efficiency Day” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:26 AM
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 10 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 03, 2023
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 37: Albert Hara Day.

COUNCILMEMBER MORENO'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming October 9, 2023, to be “Albert Hara Day” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:26 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 38: Connie Zuniga Day.

COUNCILMEMBER MORENO'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming October 3, 2023, to be “Connie Zuniga Day” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:26 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.

Passed by the following vote:

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 11 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 03, 2023
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 50: Extension of the Lexis Nexis Contract and Approval of Amendment No. 4.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

This action is to extend the agreement for four years until December 31, 2027 and increase the not-to-exceed (NTE) amount by $400,000. This amount will be expended across five fiscal years, $50,000 in FY24, $100,000 in FY25, $100,000 in FY26, $100,000 in FY27 and $50,000 in FY28.

The annual not-to-exceed amount is budgeted in the City Treasurer’s General Fund budget.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:
(O-2024-19) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2023 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing Amendment No. 4 to an Agreement for Services with LexisNexis Risk Solutions Fl, Inc.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.

Committee Actions Taken:

This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on September 13, 2023.

ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Moreno, second by Committee member Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.

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

Office of the City Treasurer: Jonathan Carey, (619) 533-3610 City Attorney Contact: Bret A. Bartolotta
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:03 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MONICA MONTGOMERY STEPPE TO INTRODUCE. Second by Joe LaCava.

Passed by the following vote:

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 12 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 03, 2023
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 51: 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:

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:

Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 9/18/2023, Item 201, Subitem-B (Council voted 8-0, Council President Elo-Rivera-not present):
(O-2024-13) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21729 (New Series)
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 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: 10:03 AM

CONSENT MOTION BY MONICA MONTGOMERY STEPPE TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Joe LaCava.

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 13 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Passed by the following vote:

Item 52: Ordinance Amending the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between City of San Diego and California Teamsters Local 911 (L911) 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.

Proposed Actions:

Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 9/19/2023, Item 50 (Council voted 8-0, Council President Elo-Rivera-not present):
(O-2024-16) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21730 (New Series)
Ordinance amending the MOU between the City and Local 911 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 by 15 years. 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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:03 AM

CONSENT MOTION BY MONICA MONTGOMERY STEPPE TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. 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; Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 14 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).

Item 60: Award Construction Contract #K-23-2168-DBB-3-C to J.R. Filanc Construction Co., Inc. and Issue First Amendment to the Consultant Agreement (H186974) with Kleinfelder Inc. for Professional Services for the Lakeside Valve Station Replacement Project.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

The Construction contract total amount not-to-exceed is $43,981,000.00; of which $15,000,000.00 is for the first phase and $28,981,000.00 is for all subsequent phases. The amendment to Consultant Agreement H186974 is not-to-exceed $955,983. Funding for the construction contract and consultant amendment will be from CIP S-22003, Lakeside Valve Station, Water Utility Funds.

Council District(s) Affected: Outside of City limits.

Proposed Actions:

Subitem-A: (R-2024-95 COR. COPY) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315137 Resolution awarding construction contract K-23-2168-DBB-3-C to J.R. Filanc Construction Co., Inc. for construction of the Lakeside Valve Station Replacement project for an amount not to exceed $43,981,000 and taking related actions.

Subitem-B: (R-2024-96) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315138
Resolution determining that executing the first amendment to the agreement for professional services with Kleinfelder Inc. for design and construction support services of the Lakeside Valve Station Replacement project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under State CEQA Guidelines sections 15301, 15302, and 15303.

Subitem-C: (O-2024-21 Cor. Copy) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2023
Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the execution of the first amendment to the agreement for professional services with Kleinfelder Inc. for design and construction support services of the Lakeside Valve Station Replacement project.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.

Committee Actions Taken:

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 15 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 03, 2023
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on September 13, 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: Jason Grani, (619) 533-7525 City Attorney Contact: Adam Wander
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:03 AM

CONSENT MOTION BY MONICA MONTGOMERY STEPPE TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTIONS IN SUBITEM A AND SUBITEM B; AND INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE IN SUBITEM C. Second by Joe LaCava.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 100: First Amendment for Professional Services Agreement H2125903 with Kleinfelder Inc. for Dams and Reservoirs Security Improvements Project (WBS B-21067).

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

First Amendment to Agreement H2125903 with Kleinfelder for Design of the Dams and Reservoirs Security Improvements Project. Water Fund cost not-to-exceed $1,021,164.00 Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-97 COR. COPY.2) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315139
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement (H2125903) with Kleinfelder, Inc. for additional design services in an amount not-to-exceed $1,021,164.00 in connection with the Dams and Reservoirs Security Improvements project.

Committee Actions Taken:

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 16 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 03, 2023
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on September 13, 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: Jason Grani, (619) 533-7525 City Attorney Contact: Dana C. Fairchild
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:03 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MONICA MONTGOMERY STEPPE TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 101: First Amendment to the Cooperative Procurement Contract for Elgin Sweeper Company Street Sweepers and Specialty Sweepers.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

This contract amendment request is for an additional $14,040,000 bringing the total not-toexceed contract amount to $17,040,000 from Fleet Operations Vehicle Replacement Funds.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-80) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315140
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Cooperative Procurement Contract with Haaker Equipment Company, to add additional funding in the amount of $14,040,000 for the purchase of Elgin Sweeper Company Street Sweepers and Specialty Sweepers, with Related Equipment, Accessories, and Supplies as-needed, for a term extending through November 16, 2025, with an option to extend for one additional year, bringing the total Contract amount to a not-to-exceed of $17,040,000, and related funding actions.

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 17 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Committee Actions Taken:

This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on September 13, 2023.

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

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

Department of General Services: Donny Nguyen, (619) 527-7594 City Attorney Contact: Markecia Simmons
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:03 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MONICA MONTGOMERY STEPPE TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 330: Approval to Accept, Appropriate, and Expend $6,200,000 in County of San Diego Grant Funds to Support Emergency Shelter for Survivors of Domestic Violence.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

Authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to accept, appropriate, and expend County of San Diego grant funds in an amount not to exceed $6,200,000.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:

Subitem-A: (R-2024-94) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315142
Resolution determining that authorizing the acceptance, appropriation, and expenditure of the County of San Diego grant to support the emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301.

Subitem-B: (R-2024-93) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315143
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 18 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Resolution authorizing the acceptance, appropriation, and expenditure of the County of San Diego grant to support the emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Homelessness Strategies: Sarah Jarman, (619) 385-6963
City Attorney Contact: Jose A. Garcia
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:20 AM
MOTION BY MONICA MONTGOMERY STEPPE TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.

Passed by the following vote:

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:03 PM
Item 331: Performance Audit of the City's Classified Employee Hiring Process.

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:

This item was heard at the Audit Committee meeting on July 26, 2023.

ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Moreno to accept the report and forward it to the City Council, second by Committee Member Halpern.

VOTE: 5-0; Whitburn-yea, Moreno-yea, Halpern-yea, Tabshouri-yea, Maffia-yea.

Office of the City Auditor: Carissa Nash, (619) 533-3035 City Attorney Contact: N/A
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 19 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Item 332: Performance Audit of the City’s Capital Improvement Projects Approval Process.

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:

This item was heard at the Audit Committee meeting on June 14, 2023.

ACTION: Motion by Vice-Chair Moreno to accept the report and forward it to the full City Council, second by Committee member Halpern.

VOTE: 5-0; Whitburn-yea, Moreno-yea, Halpern-yea, Tabshouri-yea, Maffia-not present.

Office of the City Auditor: Matthew Helm, (619) 533-3007 City Attorney Contact: N/A
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:37 PM
NOTE: The following Proclamation was NOT presented in Council Chambers.

Item S500: Steve Hadley Day.

COUNCILMEMBER LACAVA'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming October 6, 2023, to be “Steve Hadley Day” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:26 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.

Passed by the following vote:

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 20 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 03, 2023
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 S501: Appointment and Reappointments to the Parks and Recreation 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, 4, 5.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-106) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315141
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Allison Soares for a term ending March 1, 2025, and reappointments of Nick Anastasopoulos, Marcella Bothwell, and Richard Gulley for terms ending March 1, 2024, and Evelyn Smith for a term ending March 1, 2025, to the Parks and Recreation Board.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:03 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MONICA MONTGOMERY STEPPE TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.

Passed by the following vote:

REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 21 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 22 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 03, 2023

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 4:34 p.m. in honor of the memory of:

V’Ctorea Ja’Niese Sanders as requested by Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:30 PM

San Diego City CouncilOctober 3, 2023

San Diego City Council
October 3, 2023