THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 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 .........................................................................................4
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ..........................................................................................................................................6 Item 200: Affordable Housing Master Plan-2023 Update and Progress Report .........................6 Item 201: Proposed Response to Grand Jury Report: “Housing in San Diego County” .............7 Item 250: Ballot Measure Calendar ......................................................................................8 Item 251: Ballot Propositions Forwarded for 2nd Committee Review.......................................9 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................10 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................10 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 2
for the Regular Meeting of Monday, October 9, 2023
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President Elo-Rivera at 10:01 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President Elo-Rivera at 10:15 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 Councilmember Whitburn, Councilmember von Wilpert, and Councilmember Moreno not present. The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 3:34 p.m.
ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING
PRESENT:
CD-1 Councilmember Joe LaCava
CD-2 Councilmember Jennifer Campbell
CD-4 Council President Pro Tem Monica Montgomery Steppe CD-6 Councilmember Kent Lee
CD-7 Councilmember Raul A. Campillo
CD-9 Council President Sean Elo-Rivera
ABSENT:
CD-3 Councilmember Stephen Whitburn
CD-5 Councilmember Marni von Wilpert
CD-8 Councilmember Vivian Moreno (Excused by Resolution R-315274, due to attending the Chamber of Commerce’s Binational Delegation to Mexico City.) CITY CLERK:
Fuentes (cp)
ROLL CALL
(1) Councilmember LaCava-not present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-present
(3) Councilmember Whitburn-not present
(4) Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe-present (5) Councilmember von Wilpert-not present
(6) Councilmember Lee-present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-not present
(9) Council President Elo-Rivera-present
INVOCATION
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The invocation was given by City Clerk Diana J.S. Fuentes.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Campbell.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CS-1 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, OCTOBER 9, 2023
DCA Assigned: M. T. Neff
This case involves a car accident at the uncontrolled intersection of Catalina Boulevard and Del Mar Avenue in San Diego that Plaintiff claims was a dangerous condition. 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: 10:03 AM
Public testimony by Audra and Lori Saldaña.
Council President Elo-Rivera closed the hearing.
CS-2 Tanner Jones v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00006326-CU-PA-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 26181
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2023
DCA Assigned: K. L. McGeehan
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This case arises from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on July 1, 2020, when a motorcyclist collided with a City owned trash truck. 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: 10:03 AM
Public testimony by John Stump, Audra, Lori Saldaña, and Blair Beekman.
Council President Elo-Rivera closed the hearing.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1 (virtual):
Terri-Ann Skelly commented on Library Master Plan; and marijuana storefronts.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:10 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2 (virtual):
Dan Smiechowski commented on free passage to U.S. Merchant Marine.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:12 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on Ubicquia smart streetlight contract process.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:14 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4 (virtual):
Truth commented on Privacy Advisory Board; and historical events.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:16 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
John Stump commented on Battenburg color scheme for City vehicles.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:18 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on marijuana postcard received in the mail.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:20 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Bob Kuczewski commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:22 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Audra commented on humanity; and transparency.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:24 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
Judi Strang commented on AB374; smoke-free workplaces; and impaired driving.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:26 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT COUNCIL COMMENT-1:
Councilmember Campillo addressed what has been happening in the Middle East. He shared how members of the San Diego community have been deeply impacted by the death of the Mayor of Sha’ar HaNegev, who had many relationships around the City of San Diego.
Councilmember Campillo mentioned receiving many messages from constituents saying how heartbroken they were by the terrorist attacks in Israel. He asked for a moment of silence for friends and family, and all victims who lost their lives this past weekend.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:02 PM
Item 200: Affordable Housing Master Plan-2023 Update and Progress Report.
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Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no fiscal impacts to the City as a result of this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-90) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315144
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego approving the 2023 Affordable Housing Master Plan Update and Progress Report.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Economic Development & Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting on September 06, 2023.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Montgomery Steppe, second by Committee Member Campbell to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Campillo-yea, Montgomery Steppe-yea, Lee-yea, Campbell-yea.
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Kate Malcolm
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:03 PM
MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Stephen Whitburn, Marni von Wilpert, Vivian Moreno.
Item 201: Proposed Response to Grand Jury Report: “Housing in San Diego County”.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
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(R-2024-111) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315145
Resolution approving the City Council's response to the 2022-2023 San Diego County Grand Jury report titled “Housing in San Diego County.”
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Land Use and Housing Committee meeting on September 21, 2023.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair LaCava, second by Committee Member Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Moreno-yea, LaCava-yea, Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea.
Office of the Independent Budget Analyst: Amy Li, (619) 236-6455 City Attorney Contact: Corrine Neuffer
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:36 PM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Monica Montgomery Steppe, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Stephen Whitburn, Marni von Wilpert, Vivian Moreno.
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.
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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: 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
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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
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 3:34 p.m. in honor of the memory of:
Christiana Garske as requested by Councilmember Campillo.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:29 PM