REVISED
CITY OF SAN DIEGO
COUNCIL AGENDA
COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Sean Elo-Rivera • Ninth District
COUNCILMEMBERS
Joe LaCava • First District
Jennifer Campbell • Second District
Stephen Whitburn • Third District
Vacant • Fourth District
Marni von Wilpert • Fifth District
Kent Lee • Sixth District
Raul A. Campillo • Seventh District
Vivian Moreno • Eighth District
Charles Modica Mara W. Elliott
Independent City Attorney
Budget Analyst
Diana J.S. Fuentes
City Clerk
City Administration Building
City Council Chambers- 12th Floor
202 C Street San Diego, CA 92101
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MEETING IS FOUND AT THE END OF THE AGENDA
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NOTICE: THE CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ANY ACTION WITH RESPECT TO THE ITEMS INCLUDED ON THIS AGENDA. RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY STAFF DO NOT LIMIT ACTIONS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SHOULD NOT RELY UPON
THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF STAFF AS DETERMINATIVE OF THE ACTION THE CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ON A PARTICULAR MATTER.
OTHER LEGISLATIVE MEETINGS
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The SAN DIEGO HOUSING AUTHORITY is scheduled to meet today. A separate agenda is published for it, and is available online and in the Kiosk located in front of the City Administration Building, 202 C Street SD, CA 92101. For more information, please contact the Housing Authority Secretary at (619) 578-7550. Internet access to the agenda is available at:
https://sdhc.org/governance-legislative-affairs/housing-authority-of-the-city-of-sandiego/meeting/ MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2023 AT 10:00 AM
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT IS TAKEN DURING THE 10 AM MORNING PORTION OF THE AGENDA. THE COUNCIL ADJOURNS INTO CLOSED SESSION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT AND RESUMES THE PUBLIC PORTION OF THE MEETING AT 1 PM.
PLEASE NOTE: Non-Agenda Public Comment will only be taken during the afternoon portion of the agenda at the conclusion of all informational/discussion items.
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2023 AT 1:00 PM
ROLL CALL
NON-AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, INDEPENDENT BUDGET
ANALYST, CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY
REQUESTS FOR CONTINUANCE BY COUNCILMEMBERS
ADOPTION AGENDA, DISCUSSION ITEMS
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 600: Modification Five to the Ground Lease Between the City of San Diego and the United States of America for the Miramar Landfill.
This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no cost associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 6.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2024-47)
Introduction of an Ordinance approving a Fifth Modification to the Ground Lease with the United States Department of the Navy for the Miramar Landfill. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Department of Real Estate and Airport Management: Karen Johnson, (619) 236- 6191
City Attorney Contact: Frederick M. Ortlieb
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 601: Updated 2023-2024 State and Federal Legislative Platform.
DISCUSSION, ORDINANCES TO BE INTRODUCED:
DISCUSSION, RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED:
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This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-234)
Resolution approving the updated 2023-2024 State and Federal Legislative Platform and related actions.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Government Affairs: Adrian Granda, (619) 533-5965
City Attorney Contact: Hilda R. Mendoza
Item 603: Complete Streets Council Policy. (Added 12/6/23) This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no costs associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-235)
Resolution Establishing Council Policy 900-23 Titled Complete Streets Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on November 8, 2023.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair LaCava, second by Chair Lee, to move staff’s recommendation and request that staff and City Attorney work with District 1 to make clarifying, non-substantive revisions to the Complete Streets council policy, including reconciling the use of defined terms before docketing that item to the full Council for consideration, and, adding a requirement that an annual report be made regarding implementing the policy to this Committee and the Mobility Board.
VOTE: 3-0; Lee-yea, LaCava-yea, von Wilpert-yea, Montgomery Steppe-not present.
Sustainability and Mobility: Christine Mercado, (619) 236-6892 City Attorney Contact: Cassandra Mougin
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Item 604: Adoption of the City of San Diego’s Fiscal Year 2025 through Fiscal Year 2029 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Consolidated Plan Goals. (Added 12/7/23)
This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no general fund impact with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-229 Cor. Copy) (Rev. 12/8/23)
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego adopting the goals for the City of San Diego U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Program's five-year Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2025 through 2029.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Economic Development & Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting on December 6, 2023.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Lee, second by Committee member Campbell, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Campillo-yea, Campbell-yea, Lee-yea.
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: William W. Witt
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Item 605: Confirming the Selection of a Council President Pro Tem. (Added 12/8/23)
This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-259)
Resolution confirming selection of a Council President Pro Tem.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 9: Luz Anaya Luna, (619) 236-6699
City Attorney Contact: Heather Ferbert
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 602: PRJ-1064927: La Maestra Housing for Hope Project.
This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
None with this action. All costs associated with the processing of this application are recovered through a deposit account funded by the applicant.
Council District(s) Affected: 9.
Proposed Actions:
This action regarding the La Maestra Housing for Hope Project located at 4135 Fairmount Avenue consists of the following sub items:
Subitem-A: (R-2024-208)
Resolution determining that the approval of PRJ-1064927: La Maestra Housing for Hope Project located at 4135 Fairmount Avenue is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15332.
Subitem-A is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
DISCUSSION, NOTICED HEARINGS:
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Subitem-B: (R-2024-218)
Resolution granting conditional use permit no. 3182913 for the La Maestra Housing for Hope Project – PRJ-1064927 located at 4135 Fairmount Avenue.
Subitem-B is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Development Services: Xavier Del Valle, (619) 557-7941
City Attorney Contact: Noah Brazier
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
This portion of the agenda provides an opportunity for members of the public to address the Council on items of interest within the jurisdiction of the Council. (Comments relating to items on today's docket will be taken at the time the item is heard.) Monday, December 11, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICES
Items are listed under Public Notices as a matter of public record only. These items do not require Council action and there is no public testimony.
Item 650: 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, July 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, July 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, September 6, 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, September 11, 2023 176
First Day Council discusses measures and
adopts ordinances by City Attorney to place
measures on the ballot
Friday, December 8, 2023 88
Last Day Council discusses measures and
adopts ordinances by City Attorney to place
measures on the ballot
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Monday, December 11, 2023 85
Last day to submit the Fiscal Impact
Analysis; Ballot and Title Summary; and
Impartial Analysis with City Clerk
Wednesday, December 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 email at [email protected] Monday, December 11, 2023
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Item 651: Public Notice Examination of Ballot Materials – March 5, 2024 Primary.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
EXAMINATION PERIOD OF ELECTION MATERIALS
Pursuant to San Diego Municipal Code Section 27.0403, candidate statements, the propositions and related ballot materials for said candidate races and propositions, to be submitted to the voters within the City of San Diego at the election of March 5, 2024, will be available for public examination for ten (10) calendar days commencing on the business day following the deadline for filing those ballot materials in the Office of the City Clerk. During the examination period, any voter registered in the City may seek a writ of mandate or an injunction requiring any or all of the ballot or sample ballot materials be amended or deleted. Please note the following examination periods:
Document Start date End date
Candidate Statements
of Qualification and Designations
of Principal Profession
or Occupation
December 8, 2023 December 18, 2023
Ordinances calling
election and Ordinances placing measures
on the ballot
December 9, 2023 December 19, 2023
City Attorney’s impartial
analysis, ballot title and summary,
and Mayor/IBA/City Auditor’s
fiscal analysis
December 12, 2023 December 22, 2023
Ballot arguments December 14, 2023 December 26, 2023
Candidate Statements
of Qualification and Designations
of Principal Profession or Occupation
for District 4 Candidates
December 15, 2023 December 26, 2023
For additional information regarding this matter, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (619) 533-4000
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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 “Lumina III " (T.M. No. 2368511, PRJ No. 1095487) located on Cactus Road between “Airway Road and Sempre Viva”, in the RM-2-5 zone, within the Otay Mesa Community Plan Area, Council District 8, 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 652: Approval of the Final Map “Goldenridge”.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT IN HONOR OF APPROPRIATE PARTIES
ADJOURNMENT
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HOW TO SPEAK TO A PARTICULAR ITEM
Members of the public shall be given the opportunity to address the Council. The Council President may reduce the amount of time available to each speaker to appropriately manage the meeting and ensure the Council has time to consider all the agenda items. A member of the public may only provide one comment per agenda item.
Pursuant to the Levine Act (Gov’t Code Section 84308), any party to a permit, license, contract (other than competitively bid, labor or personal employment contracts) or other entitlement before the Council is required to disclose on the record any contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $250 made by the party or the party’s agents within the preceding 12 months to any Council Member. Participants and agents are requested to make this disclosure as well. The disclosure must include the name of the party or participant and any other person making the contribution, the name of the recipient, the amount of the contribution, and the date the contribution was made.
In-Person Comment on Agenda Items
Each speaker must file a written request (speaker slip) with the City Clerk at the meeting at which the speaker wishes to speak indicating which item they wish to speak on. Speaker slips may not be turned in prior to the day of the meeting or after completion of in-person testimony.
In person testimony will conclude before virtual testimony begins.
Each person who wishes to address the Council shall approach the podium and state who they are representing if they represent an organization or another person.
Each speaker may speak up to three minutes, subject to the Council President’s determination of the time available for meeting management purposes, in addition to any time ceded by other members of the public who are present at the meeting and have submitted a speaker slip ceding them time. These speaker slips should be submitted together at one time to the City Clerk. The Council President may also limit organized group presentations of five or more persons to 15 minutes or less.
Virtual Public Comment on Agenda Items
Members of the public may participate virtually (by telephone or internet streaming) as indicated below. Speakers who wish to provide virtual public comment must enter the virtual queue by raising their virtual hands before the queue closes. The queue will close when the last virtual speaker finishes speaking or five minutes after in-person testimony ends, whichever happens first.
Each speaker may speak up to three minutes, subject to the Council President’s determination of the time available for meeting management purposes. Speakers participating virtually may not allocate their time to other speakers or have time allocated to them and may not share video or visual aids (i.e. pdf, ppt, docs) during their comment period.
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Quasi-Judicial Items. Organized group presentations for quasi-judicial items will be allowed up to 15 minutes per side to speak either for or against an item for a total of 30 minutes. If more than one group on the same side requests an organized presentation, the 15 minutes will be divided between each group for that side. Please contact the Project Manager as listed as the primary contact on the staff report for that item to indicate your desire to present.
Comment on Agenda Items, Non-Agenda Public Comment, and Closed Session Public Comment may also be submitted using the webform indicating the comment type and item number (if relevant) for which you wish to submit your comment. Comments received by 8:00 AM the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and posted online with the meeting materials. All webform comments are limited to 500 words but may include attachments. Comments received after 8:00 AM the day of the meeting but before the item is called will be submitted into the written record for the relevant item.
Written Materials. Instead of submitting written materials as an attachment to the webform you may submit via U.S. Mail to the City Clerk’s attention at 202 C Street, MS2A San Diego, CA 92101. Materials submitted via U.S. Mail must be received one business day prior to the meeting to be distributed to the City Council. Comments received via U.S. Mail on the day of the meeting will be submitted into the written record for the relevant item.
The public may view the meetings on public television (within the City of San Diego only) on City TV Channel 24 for Cox Communications and Spectrum or Channel 99 for AT&T U-Verse, or view the meetings online (link is external)