THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2024
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 ..........................................................................................................................................9 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS .........................................................................................10 APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES ......................................................................................10 Item 30: San Diego Lunar New Year Festival Week .............................................................10 Item 31: San Diego Parks Foundation’s 5th Anniversary Day................................................11 Item 32: Meanley & Son Hardware Day ..............................................................................12 Item 33: Asian Business Association San Diego Lunar New Year Week..................................12 Item 330: Approval of the City of San Diego Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for City-Procured Capital Improvement Projects and Other Projects.................................................................13 Item S500: Contract with Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. for Security Guard Services at Critical Infrastructure Facilities of the Public Utilities Department (RFP No. 10090056-24-J) ........ ........................................................................................................................................14 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................15 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................15 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 2
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CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President Pro Tem LaCava at 10:04 a.m.
Councilmember Whitburn arrived to the meeting at 10:18 a.m. Council President Elo-Rivera arrived to the meeting at 10:53 a.m. Councilmember Moreno left the meeting at 12:37 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 1:35 p.m.
ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING
PRESENT:
CD-1 Council President Pro Tem Joe LaCava
CD-2 Councilmember Jennifer Campbell
CD-3 Councilmember Stephen Whitburn
CD-4 vacant
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 (cp)
ROLL CALL
(1) Council President Pro Tem LaCava-present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-present
(3) Councilmember Whitburn-not present
(4) Council District-vacant
(5) Councilmember von Wilpert-present
(6) Councilmember Lee-present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
(9) Council President Elo-Rivera-not present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Lee.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Amit Dhuleshia commented on rodeo.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:32 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
Camilia Alaasan commented on rodeo.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:34 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:
Geno Maurillo commented on rodeo.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:36 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4:
Rachel Hosler commented on rodeo.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:38 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5:
Brian Chavez commented on rodeo.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:40 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6:
Samantha Prado commented on rodeo.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:42 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-7:
David Engel commented on rodeo.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:44 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8:
U.S. Citizen Concerned with the Integrity of the U.S. Constitution commented on the 14th Amendment applied to the 1st Amendment.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:46 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9:
Kerri Minnick commented on East Village.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:48 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10:
Cindy commented on a clean and safe East Village.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:50 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11:
Imam Taha commented on resolution on Gaza.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:52 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-12:
Sophia commented on cease fire in Gaza.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:54 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-13:
Talitha Wright commented on resolution on Gaza.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:57 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-14:
David Peterson commented on resolution on Gaza.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:58 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-15:
Tazeen Nizam commented on resolution on Gaza.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:00 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-16:
Alya Zahid commented on resolution on Gaza.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:02 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-17:
Suheir Ibrahim commented on resolution on Gaza.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:04 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-18:
Doris Battar commented on resolution on Gaza.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:06 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-19:
Barrett Holman Leak commented on Israel-Hamas/Jewish San Diegans.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:09 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-20 (virtual):
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Zacharia commented on racism.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:12 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-21 (virtual):
Unknown caller commented on the people.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:13 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-22 (virtual):
Joy Sunyata commented on the proposed budget at Audit Committee.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:15 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-23 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on government assistance.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:17 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-24 (virtual):
Kathleen Lippitt commented on enforcing community standards that support sobriety.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:19 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-25 (virtual):
Kelly McCormick commented on smoke-free workplaces.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:21 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-26 (virtual):
Lori Saldaña commented on Code of Civil Discourse for Councilmembers; and labor agreements.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:23 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-27 (virtual):
Janice Rothstein commented on United States complicity regarding Gaza.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:25 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-28 (virtual):
Audra commented on the people.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:27 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-29 (virtual):
TC commented on Hamas propaganda.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:30 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-30 (virtual):
Akram commented on cease fire in Gaza.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:31 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-31 (virtual):
Frances Yasmeen Motiwalla commented on help for refugee seekers; and school shootings.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:33 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT COUNCIL COMMENT-1:
Councilmember von Wilpert commented on the prevention of a mass shooting over the weekend at Rancho Bernardo High School. She stated a student came in on Friday making serious threats about bringing a gun to school and shooting other students and the students reported it. Law enforcement got a gun violence restraining order, confiscated dozens of weapons from the house, and both the father and the son are in custody. She commended Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 8
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the school for doing an excellent job in training the students if you see something, say something.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:13 AM
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
APPROVED
12/04/2023
12/05/2023
12/11/2023 Special
12/11/2023 Adjourned
12/13/2023 Special
12/18/2023 Adjourned
12/19/2023 Adjourned
12/25/2023 Adjourned
12/26/2023 Adjourned
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO APPROVE. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Stephen Whitburn, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Vacant: District 4.
NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item 30: San Diego Lunar New Year Festival Week.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT ELO-RIVERA AND COUNCILMEMBER LEE'S RECOMMENDATION:
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APPROVED
Proclaiming the week of February 4 - 11, 2024, to be “San Diego Lunar New Year Festival Week” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:15 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Sean Elo-Rivera;
Vacant: District 4.
Item 31: San Diego Parks Foundation’s 5th Anniversary Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LACAVA'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming February 3, 2024, to be “San Diego Parks Foundation’s 5th Anniversary Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:15 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Sean Elo-Rivera;
Vacant: District 4.
Item 32: Meanley & Son Hardware Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LACAVA'S RECOMMENDATION:
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APPROVED
Proclaiming February 1, 2024, to be “Meanley & Son Hardware Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:15 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Sean Elo-Rivera;
Vacant: District 4.
Item 33: Asian Business Association San Diego Lunar New Year Week.
COUNCILMEMBER KENT LEE'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming the weeks of February 10 through February 24, 2024, to be “Asian Business Association San Diego Lunar New Year Week” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:15 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Sean Elo-Rivera;
Vacant: District 4.
Item 330: Approval of the City of San Diego Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for City-Procured Capital Improvement Projects and Other Projects.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
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The Compliance Office will oversee the City’s PLA program. To provide the necessary resources for PLA oversight and administration the Compliance Office will be requesting additional staffing and consultant resources as part of the FY 2025 budget development process.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2024-56) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024 Ordinance approving the project labor agreement for City-procured Capital Improvement Projects and Other Projects for a seven-year term beginning on July 1, 2024, and related actions.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Engineering & Capital Projects: James Nagelvoort, (619) 533-5100 City Attorney Contact: Bonny Hsu
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:41 AM
MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO INTRODUCE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None);
Vacant: District 4.
Item S500: Contract with Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. for Security Guard Services at Critical Infrastructure Facilities of the Public Utilities Department (RFP No. 10090056-24-J).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Request authorization to enter into a five-year agreement, not to exceed $57 mil, with Intercon Security Systems, Inc. The agreement will be funded by the Muni Sewer Revenue Fund, the Metro Sewer Utility Fund, the Water Utility Operating Fund, and the General Fund Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
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(R-2024-300) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315328
Resolution approving the contract with Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. for security guard services at critical infrastructure facilities for the Public Utilities Department, in an amount notto-exceed $57,000,000, and related actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on January 18, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair von Wilpert, second by Committee Member Campbell, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; LaCava-yea, von Wilpert-yea, Campbell-yea.
Public Utilities: Bill White, (619) 980-2946
City Attorney Contact: Bonny Hsu
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:29 AM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO ADOPT. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Sean Elo-Rivera;
Vacant: District 4.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 1:35 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:35 PM