CITY COUNCIL MEETING RESULTS SUMMARY
DATE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2023, COUNCIL MEETING RECORDER: PATTERSON This is a summary of the actions taken by the City Council. It is NOT equivalent to the Minutes which, when approved by the City Council, constitute the official record of the meeting.
R 315232 ITEM
NO. ACTIONS
O 00000
Motion
/
Second
VOTE
200 This item was removed from the
Agenda
201 Adopted (R-2024-230)
Selecting Sean Elo-Rivera as Council
President
(NOTE: Not subject to Mayor’s
veto)
R 315232 1/8 14689-yea; 2357-nay
202 Adopted (R-2024-194)
Approving a Third Amendment to the
DDA with SDEEC LLC for the Valencia
Business Park Site in the Encanto
Neighborhood Community Planning Area
R 315233 4/9 Unanimous; all present
203 Adopted (R-2024-202)
Authorizing to exercise the option to the
Agreement with SD Tijuana World
Design Capital 2024 to increase the
Agreement amount for delivery of
additional services related to World
Design Capital 2024
R 315234 7/3 Unanimous; all present
204 Adopted (R-2024-206)
Approving that certain Agreement
Regarding Satisfaction and Release of
Purchase Agreement Obligations related
to the Centre City Manor site located at
1440-1450 Fourth Avenue in the Cortez
Hill neighborhood
R 315235 3/1 Unanimous; all present
205a Adopted (R-2024-209)
Declaring an exemption from CEQA for
the sale of City-owned real property
located at 904 State Street related to the
Columbia Tower Project
R 315236 3/1 Unanimous; all present
205b Adopted (R-2024-204)
Approving an agreement of purchase
and sale and escrow instructions with
Columbia Tower, L.P. regarding the real
property located at 904 State Street,
commonly known as Columbia Tower, in
the Centre City Redevelopment Project
Area
R 315237 3/1 Unanimous; all present
205c Adopted (R-2024-203)
Declaring that 904 State Street is
exempt surplus land related to the
Columbia Tower Project
R 315238 3/1 Unanimous; all present
S400 Item Presented
Discussing the Standing Council
Committee Assignments and
Appointment of Councilmembers to the
Audit Committee for 2024
QUIT
*COMMENTS
Non-Agenda Public Comment:
PC-1: U.S. Supreme Court Case #S271848 No. 21-7947 commented on 14th Amendment, Section I.
PC-2: Joy Sunyata commented on NY 24 suggestions.
PC-3 (virtual): Blair Beekman commented on tech accountability.
PC-4 (virtual): Francine Maxwell commented on restorative circles on this Council.
PC-5 (virtual): Kathleen Lippitt commented on drug abuse.
PC-6 (virtual): Peggy Walker commented on marijuana effects.
PC-7 (virtual): Audra commented on Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe joining the County Board.
PC-8 (virtual): Truth commented on rodeo in San Diego; and lithium batteries.
Mayor, Council, City Attorney, Independent Budget Analyst, City Clerk Comment:
CC-1: Councilmember von Wilpert noted that December 1st commemorated World Aid’s Day. She reminded everyone that forty million have died of AIDS since its inception and thirty-nine million are living with HIV with two-thirds in the WHO African region. Councilmember von Wilpert stated we need to commit to finding a cure and hopefully by 2030 there will be a cure for AIDS.
CC-2: Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe mentioned that today was her last day.
She expressed being very humbled and grateful to have served in the City and given the name of the People’s Councilmember. Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe affirmed we pushed the norms, challenged the status quo to reimagine public safety in the face of historical disinvestment, and we showed that our neighborhoods are vibrant and fully deserving of resources. She thanked everyone for putting up with her and understanding her passion and where it comes from. Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe stated she looks forward to working with everyone and really try to help bridge the City-County in a way that hasn’t been done before.
CC-3: Councilmember Moreno expressed how honored it was to serve alongside Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe. She expressed Council President Pro Tem Montogomery Steppe changed how this Council thinks about critical items like public safety, equity in our City budgeting, and representation of people of color and women in the workforce. Councilmember Moreno stated she will miss Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe’s legislative approach and passion.
CC-4: Councilmember Whitburn echoed the same sentiment. He congratulated Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe on a truly distinguished tenure on the City Council. Councilmember Whitburn stated that the City is a more equitable place today because of her. He looks forward to continuing to work together.
CC-5: Council President Elo-Rivera commented how he will miss Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe. He thanked her for her professionalism and how she models what being a smart, bold, courageous, and passionate Councilmember is all about.
City Clerk Fuentes shared the arrival of the new permanent archival exhibit case on the 12th floor located outside of Chambers. She mentioned each quarter a new showcase will be displayed highlighting diverse stories from members of the community fostering a greater understanding of our shared history. City Clerk Fuentes stated the primary goal of the display is to educate the public about the historical presence of our government over the decades. She encouraged everyone to view the inaugural display highlighting the accomplishments of Dennis V. Allen.
Report Out from Closed Session:
None.
Council President Elo-Rivera adjourned the meeting at 4:35 p.m. in honor of the memory of:
Peter Seidler as requested by Councilmember Whitburn.