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CITY OF SAN DIEGO
COUNCIL AGENDA
COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Sean Elo-Rivera • Ninth District
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM
Joe LaCava • First District
COUNCILMEMBERS
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
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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.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024 AT 10:00 AM
ROLL CALL
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE BY A COUNCILMEMBER FOR ITEMS SCHEDULED
DURING THE MORNING MEETING
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
1/22/2024
1/23/2024
1/29/2024
1/30/2024
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
ADOPTION AGENDA, CONSENT ITEMS
The Consent items listed are considered to be routine, and the environmental documents have been considered.
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 50: Exemption of Program Coordinator Position in Department of Finance from the Classified Service.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This position will increase the cost to the General Fund by $12,790.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2024-52)
Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the exemption of a Program Coordinator position in the City’s Department of Finance from the Classified Service, based on advisory review and favorable comment by the Civil Service Commission on December 7, 2023. This position will oversee the Citywide business processes for payroll from an information technology application management role. This Action is brought under San Diego Charter section 117(a)(17).
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Department of Finance: Jeffrey Peelle, (619) 236-6712
City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
Item 51: Fourth Amendment to Agreement with C&S Engineers, Inc (H166649) for Airport Master Plan Studies for Montgomery-Gibbs Executive and Brown Field Airports.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The total cost of the contract with C&S Engineers, Inc is $2,652,715.38. There will be no new funds added to the Agreement.
Council District(s) Affected: 7, 8.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2024-70)
CONSENT, ORDINANCES TO BE INTRODUCED:
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Introduction of an Ordinance of the Council of the City of San Diego approving the Fourth Amendment to the Consultant Agreement between the City of San Diego and C&S Engineers, Inc. extending the contract duration by two years. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Land Use and Housing Committee meeting on February 1, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair LaCava, second by Committee Member Moreno, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Lee-yea, LaCava-yea, Whitburn-yea, Moreno-yea.
Department of Real Estate and Airport Management: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: William W. Witt
Item 52: Approval of the First Amendment to the As-Needed Citywide Cooperative Agreements with AT&T, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile for Cellular Equipment and Services.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action is to amend the three existing agreements to increase the combined total not to exceed amount from $20,000,000 to $68,007,000 and extend the term through August 11, 2029. Expenditures will be made Citywide from General and Non-General fund sources as needed.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2024-72)
Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute, for and on behalf of the City, the First Amendment to the three cooperative agreements between the City of San Diego and AT&T Corp., Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile West, LLC, for the provision of as-needed cellular equipment and services, to increase the total combined not-to-exceed amount from $20,000,000 to $68,007,000, and to allow the City to use the Agreements beyond five years, through August 11, 2029, and otherwise modifying the Agreements pursuant to the terms and conditions contained in the First Amendment to each of the Agreements. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on February 7, 2024.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Moreno, second by Committee Member LaCava, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Lee-yea, Moreno-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, LaCava-yea.
Department of Information Technology: Jonathan Behnke, (619) 533-3637 City Attorney Contact: Steven Lastomirsky
Item 53: Third Amendment to the Contract with US Peroxide, LLC (dba USP Technologies) (RFP 10031657-13-C) to Provide the Peroxide Regenerated Iron Sulfide Control and Peroxide Regenerated Iron Chemically Enhanced Primary Treatment Program for Odor Control at Multiple Facilities.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Authorization of this Third Amendment to the agreement will increase the cost by $10,000,000 for a total contract amount of $102,972,976, and extend the contract by one year, with an additional one-year option, to renew the contract through April 14, 2026. Funds will come from the Metro Sewer Utility Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2024-76)
Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Contract with U.S. Peroxide, LLC, extending the Contract for one year with one additional one-year option to renew and increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $10,000,000, in connection with the continued supply of Peroxide Regenerated Iron Sulfide Control and Peroxide Regenerated Iron Chemically Enhanced Primary Treatment Program. 6 Votes Required Pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on February 15, 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: David Bryant, (858) 654-4245
City Attorney Contact: Justin Stanek
ADOPTION AGENDA
CONSENT, ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED:
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Item 54: Reappointments and Term Extensions to the Commission on Police Practices.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 2/5/2024, Item 201, (Council voted 8-0, District 4-vacant):
(O-2024-10)
Ordinance exempting the appointment process and term lengths in San Diego Municipal Code sections 26.1104 and 26.1105 to reappoint Clovis Honoree, Maria Guadalupe Lozano-Diaz, Yvania Rubio, Darlanne Mulmat, Alec Beyer, Octavio Aguilar, Dr. Dennis Brown, and James Justus to the Commission on Police Practices for terms expiring on June 30, 2024, and extending by one year the terms of the Commission on Police Practice members Cheryl Canson, Christina Griffin-Jones, Gloria Tran, Laila Aziz, Brandon Hilpert, Dwayne Harvey, Bonnie Benitez, Dennis Larkin, Dalia Sherlyn Villa De La Cruz, and Jaylene Vazquez such that their terms expire on June 30, 2025.
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: Kathy Steinman
Item 55: Exemption of One (1) Program Manager Position and One (1) Program Coordinator Position in the Purchasing & Contracting Department from the Classified Service.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
These positions were included in the FY 2023 Adopted Budget.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 2/6/2024, Item 50, (Council voted 8-0, District 4-vacant):
(O-2024-55)
Ordinance authorizing the exemption of a Program Manager position and a Program Coordinator position in the City's Purchasing and Contracting Department from the Classified Service, based on advisory review and favorable comment by the Civil Service Commission on March 3, 2023. The Program Manager position oversee the Central Stores Division and the Program Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Coordinator position will supervise the Equal Opportunity Contracting Program.
This Action is brought under San Diego Charter section 117(a)(17).
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Purchasing & Contracting: Claudia C. Abarca, (619) 236-5921 City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
Item 56: Authorization to Extend the Current Contract for Annual Audit Services Related to the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), Single Audit, and Other Audit Services and Increase the Notto-Exceed Contract Amount.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: $72,101 Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 2/6/2024, Item 51, (Council voted 8-0, District 4-vacant):
(O-2024-60)
Ordinance authorizing extension of agreement with Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP past five years for independent auditing services for Fiscal Years 2019 through 2023 and related actions.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Audit Committee meeting on November 15, 2023.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Tabshouri, second by Committee Member Maffia, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 5-0; Whitburn-yea, Moreno-yea, Halpern-yea, Tabshouri-yea, Maffia-yea.
Office of the City Auditor: Danielle Knighten, (619) 533-3032 City Attorney Contact: Hilda R. Mendoza
Item 57: Ordinance Amending the San Diego Municipal Code Relating to the San Diego City Employees Retirement System Regarding Unwinding of Proposition B for Separated Employees.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no known fiscal impact for the amendment to the Municipal Code.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 2/6/2024, Item 52, (Council voted 8-0, District 4-vacant):
(O-2024-57)
Ordinance amending the San Diego Municipal Code relating to the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System regarding the unwinding of Proposition B for separated employees.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Human Resources: Abby Jarl-Veltz, (619) 236-6314
City Attorney Contact: Thomas J. Brady
Item 58: Residential Tenant Protections Ordinance Amendments for Consistency with California Senate Bill 567.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 2/6/2024, Item 334, (Council voted 8-0, District 4-vacant):
(O-2024-66)
Ordinance amending Chapter 9, Article 8, Division 7 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending sections 98.0702, 98.0704, and 98.0709, and by adding new section 98.0710, relating to Residential Tenant Protections.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 9: Maya Rosas, (619) 236-6699
City Attorney Contact: Hilda R. Mendoza
Item 59: California Coastal Commission Modifications of the 2020 Land Development Code Update to the San Diego Municipal Code and Local Coastal Program.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no expenditures being authorized with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 2/12/2024, Item 202, (Council voted 5-0, District 4-vacant, Councilmember Whitburn-not present, Councilmember Campillo-not present, Councilmember Moreno-not present):
(O-2024-58)
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Ordinance amending Chapter 14, Article 1, Division 4 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Section 141.0421; and amending Chapter 14, Article 2, Division 5 by amending Section 142.0530 relating to accepting the California Coastal Commission’s suggested modifications for certification of the 2020 San Diego Land Development Code Update/Municipal Code Update.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Planning: Victoria Ortiz, (619) 236-6091
City Attorney Contact: Corrine Neuffer
Item 60: California Coastal Commission Modifications to the 2021 Land Development Code Update to the San Diego Municipal Code and Local Coastal Program.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no expenditures being authorized with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 2/12/2024, Item 203, (Council voted 5-0, District 4-vacant, Councilmember Whitburn-not present, Councilmember Campillo-not present, Councilmember Moreno-not present):
This action proposes to amend the Municipal Code and Local Coastal Program to adopt the California Coastal Commission’s requested modifications to the 2021 Land Development Code Update. The City Council adopted the 2021 Land Development Code Update on January 11, 2022. State law requires the California Coastal Commission's certification of amendments to the Local Coastal Program before they can take effect in the Coastal Zone. The California Coastal Commission conditionally certified the 2021 Land Development Code Update and amendments to the Local Coastal Program with two modifications on September 7, 2023. For the 2021 Land Development Code Update to take effect within the Coastal Zone, the City Council must adopt the modifications. (O-2024-63)
Ordinance amending Chapter 14, Article 2, Division 5 by amending Section 142.0528; and amending Chapter 14, Article 2, Division 7 by amending Section 142.0740, relating to the 2021 San Diego Land Development Code/Municipal Code Update.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Planning: Victoria Ortiz, (619) 236-6091
City Attorney Contact: Lauren Hendrickson
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Item 61: Authorization of a No-Cost Extension of Contractual Obligations Beyond Five Years in the North University City Fire Station 50 DesignBuild Contract K-18-1459-DB2-3 with RABC-ECC.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no cost associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 1.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 2/13/2024, Item 50, (Council voted 8-0, District 4-vacant):
(O-2024-68 Cor. Copy)
Ordinance authorizing a 24-month extension of the obligations under contract K-18-1459-DB2-3 with RABC-ECC A Joint Venture, to allow for the completion of the habitat restoration under the 60-month Long Term Restoration Maintenance and Monitoring agreement for North University City Fire Station 50. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on January 24, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Lee, second by Vice Chair LaCava, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, LaCava-yea, von Wilpert-yea, Lee-yea Engineering & Capital Projects: Jason Grani, (619) 533-3794 City Attorney Contact: Christina L. Rae
Item 62: Award of the As-Needed Engineering Technical Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc for Phase 2 of the Pure Water Program (H2226024).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The total amount not-to-exceed for this contract is $100,000,000.00. Funds are, or will be, available in the following funds: Water Utility Operating; Water Utility CIP; Metro Sewer Utility; and Metro Sewer CIP.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 2/13/2024, Item 51, (Council voted 8-0, District 4-vacant):
(O-2024-62)
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the As-Needed Technical Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Phase 2 of the Pure Water Program.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on January 18, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campbell, second by Vice Chair von Wilpert, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; LaCava-yea, von Wilpert-yea, Campbell-yea
Public Utilities: Andrea Demich, (858) 614-5741
City Attorney Contact: Elizabeth Cason
Item 63: Award First Amendment to the Agreement with Gannett Fleming, Inc., Extending the Contract Duration and for Additional Professional Design and Construction Support Services, Contract #H187019 Otay 2nd Pipeline Phase 3 Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The amendment to Consultant Agreement H187019 is not to exceed $383,456.00 from the Water Utility CIP.
Council District(s) Affected: Outside of City limits.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 2/13/2024, Item 52, (Council voted 8-0, District 4-vacant):
(O-2024-64)
Ordinance authorizing Mayor or his designee to execute the first amendment to the consultant agreement (H187019) with Gannett Fleming, Inc. for professional design and construction support services for the Otay 2nd Pipeline Phase 3 project, and taking related actions.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on January 24, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Lee, second by Vice Chair LaCava, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, LaCava-yea, von Wilpert-yea, Lee-yea Engineering & Capital Projects: Catherine Dungca, (619) 533-3778 City Attorney Contact: Adam Wander
Item 64: Municipal Code Amendments to Address Concerns With Sidewalk Vending, Commercial Activity and Expressive Activities on Public Property.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 2/13/2024, Item S502, (Council voted 6-0, District 4-vacant, Moreno-not present, Elo-Rivera-not present):
(O-2024-73 Cor. Copy)
Ordinance amending Chapter 3, Article 6, Division 1 of the San Diego Municipal Code by retitling and amending Section 36.0101, amending Sections 36.0102 and 36.0105, retitling and amending Section 36.0107, amending Sections
36.0108, 36.0110, 36.0111, and 36.0113, and retitling and amending Section
36.0114; amending Chapter 5, Article 4, Division 1 by amending Sections
54.0105 and 54.0122; amending Chapter 5, Article 7, Division 00 by repealing Sections 57.10 and 57.10.1; amending Chapter 6, Article 3, Division 00 by retitling and amending Section 63.20.20; amending Chapter 6, Article 3, Division 1 by amending Section 63.0102; and amending Chapter 6, Article 3 by adding new Division 5 and new Sections 63.0501, 63.0502, 63.0503, 63.0504,
63.0505, and 63.0506, all relating to sidewalk vending, commercial activity and expressive activities on public property.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Community and Neighborhood Services Committee meeting on October 5, 2023.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Campbell, second by Committee Member Whitburn, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.
VOTE: 2-1; Campbell-yea, Whitburn-yea, Campillo-yea, Elo-Rivera-not present Council District 2: Venus Molina, (619) 236-6622
City Attorney Contact: Heather Ferbert
Item 65: Authorization for the Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego Lease Revenue Bonds.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Please see "Fiscal Considerations" section of Staff Report.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 2/13/2024, Item 330, (Council voted 8-0, District 4-vacant):
(O-2024-61)
Ordinance approving the forms and authorizing the execution and delivery of one or more amendments to site lease, amendments to facilities lease, bond purchase agreements and continuing disclosure certificates; consenting to the execution, delivery and performance of one or more supplemental indentures by the Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego in connection with the issuance and sale in one or more series of the Authority’s lease revenue bonds and lease revenue refunding bonds; and approving other related documents and actions.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Department of Finance: Richard Eyre, (619) 236-6899
City Attorney Contact: Marguerite Middaugh
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 66: Fourth Amendment to the Lease for 9370 Chesapeake Drive, San Diego, CA Between Ruffin-S.D., LLC, and the City of San Diego.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no fiscal impact to Fiscal Year 2024.
Council District(s) Affected: 6.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2024-346)
Resolution determining that approval of that certain Fourth Amendment to Lease between Ruffin-S.D., LLC, a California limited liability company, and the City of San Diego is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Title 14 California Code of Regulations sections 15301 and 15327.
Subitem-B: (O-2024-71)
CONSENT, ORDINANCES TO BE INTRODUCED WITH RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED:
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Introduction of an Ordinance approving that certain Fourth Amendment to Lease between Ruffin-S.D., LLC, a California limited liability company, and the City of San Diego.
Subitem-B: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Land Use and Housing Committee meeting on February 1, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Lee, second by Vice Chair LaCava, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Lee-yea, LaCava-yea, Whitburn-yea, Moreno-yea.
Department of Real Estate and Airport Management: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Julie Gough Inman
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 100: Authorization to Execute Contract 10090099-24-S with Zensar Technologies, Inc. for the Purchase of Cisco Network Technology.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The cost of this agreement is not-to-exceed $4,661,490 for a term of one (1) year with four (4) additional one-year options. Expenditures will be made Citywide from General and Non-General fund sources as needed.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-348)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute, for and on behalf of the City, the Contract between the City of San Diego and Zensar Technologies, Inc. for Cisco Network Technology for a term of one (1) year with the option to renew for four (4) additional one-year terms in an amount not-toexceed $4,661,490 under the terms and conditions set forth in the Contract.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on February 7, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member LaCava, second by Vice Chair Moreno, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
CONSENT, RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED:
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
VOTE: 4-0; Lee-yea, Moreno-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, LaCava-yea.
Department of Information Technology: Maureen Medvedyev, (619) 533-4806 City Attorney Contact: Steven Lastomirsky
Item 101: Council Authorization to Convey a Parking Easement to Ronald Drobeck Over a Portion of City-Owned Property (Assessor’s Parcel Number 551-080-35) Pursuant to a Settlement Agreement Between the City and Ronald Drobeck, Related to the City of San Diego’s 43rd and National Street Realignment Project in San Diego, CA 92113.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The $3,500 monetary compensation to be paid to Mr. Drobeck pursuant to the already approved settlement agreement, will be paid by Risk Management.
Council District(s) Affected: 4.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2024-296)
Resolution determining that the City's grant to Ronald Drobeck of a parking easement on City-owned land designated as APN 551-080-35, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301, 15302, and 15304(e) and there are no exceptions to the exemptions.
Subitem-B: (R-2024-297 Cor. Copy)
Resolution approving the grant to Ronald Drobeck of a parking easement on City-owned land designated as APN 551-080-35 pursuant to the terms of a settlement agreement.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Department of Real Estate and Airport Management: Mary Carlson, (619) 236- 6079
City Attorney Contact: Jenny Goodman
Item 102: Three (3)-Year Flat Rate Ground Lease, Including Mutual Options to Extend the Term, with San Diego Community College District Covering an Aircraft Hangar of Approximately 6,300 square feet and 18,289 Square Feet of Land at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, at 3873 Kearny Villa Road, Bldg. 120, San Diego, CA 92123, and a Waiver of Requirements in Council Policy 700-10 Related to Security Deposits.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no expenditures being authorized with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 7.
Proposed Actions:
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Subitem-A: (R-2024-305)
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego determining that approving a three-year flat rate ground lease, including mutual options to extend the term, with the San Diego Community College District for a 6,300 square foot aircraft hangar and 18,289 square feet of land located at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport at 3873 Kearny Villa Road, Building 120, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.
Subitem-B: (R-2024-306)
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego approving a three-year flat rate ground lease, including two three-year mutual options to extend the term, with the San Diego Community College District for a 6,300 square foot aircraft hangar and 18,289 square feet of land located at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport at 3873 Kearny Villa Road, Building 120, and waiving application of Council Policy 700-10 related to security deposits.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Land Use and Housing Committee meeting on January 11, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Lee, second by Committee Member Whitburn, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-1; Lee-yea, Whitburn-yea, Moreno-yea, LaCava-nay.
Department of Real Estate and Airport Management: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: William W. Witt
Item 103: Settlement of Property Damage of Baruch Ezagui, Claim No. 33416.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $120,162.90 will be paid from the Sewer Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-288)
Resolution authorizing the pre-litigation claim filed by Baruch Ezagui for property damage stemming from a blockage in the City’s sewer main at or near Hidden Valley Road on May 2, 2023. Risk Claim No. 33416.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Dave E. Abad, (619) 533-5821 Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Item 104: Settlement of HCA Penthouse Apartments LP vs. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2022-00030433-CU-EI-CTL, Claim No. 26524.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $927,500.00 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-277)
Resolution authorizing the settlement of HCA Penthouse Apartments LP vs. City of San Diego: San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2022-00030433 CU-EI-CTL related to an inverse condemnation claim as a result of a failed storm drainpipe located next to an apartment complex at 6560 Montezuma Road. Claim No. 26524.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Sarah A. Wigdor-Roberts, (619) 533-5854 Item 105: Settlement of Esther Samadi, et al. v. City of San Diego, et al., San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2021-00018915-CU-PA-CTL, Claim No. 25905.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $2,950,000.00 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-307)
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Esther Samadi, et al. v. City of San Diego, et al., San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2021-00018915-CU-PA-CTL, related to the alleged wrongful death of a bicyclist who collided with a City vehicle parked in the bicycle lane on Carmel Valley Road, on September 25, 2020. Claim No. 25905.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Sarah A. Wigdor-Roberts, (619) 533-5854 Item 106: Reyna Sanchez v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court No. 37- 2021-00035596-CU-PO-CTL, Risk No. 26165.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $125,000.00 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-336)
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Reyna Sanchez v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00035596-CU-PO-CTL, related to a claim for alleged personal injury damages from a trip and fall accident on the sidewalk near 5111 La Cuenta Drive in the City of San Diego on June 5, 2020.
Claim No. 26165.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Kevin R. Yee, (619) 533-5657 Item 107: Appointment to the Ethics Commission.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no City expenditures being authorized with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 7.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-362)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Thomas Lincoln to the Ethics Commission for a term ending June 30, 2025.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
Item 108: Appointment to the Commission on Gang Prevention and Intervention.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no City expenditures being authorized with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 9.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-291)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Godwin Higa to the Commission on Gang Prevention and Intervention for a term ending July 1, 2024.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 Tuesday, February 27, 2024
City Attorney Contact: Justin Bargar
Item 109: Reappointment to the Planning Commission.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no City expenditures being authorized with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 7.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-345)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's reappointment of Kelly Moden to the Planning Commission for a term ending January 28, 2028.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Item 110: Reappointment to the Commission on Gang Prevention and Intervention.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no City expenditures being authorized with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 7.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-352)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's reappointment of Rajali Walker to the Commission on Gang Prevention and Intervention for a term ending July 1, 2025.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Justin Bargar
Item 111: Appointment to the Civil Service Commission.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no City expenditures being authorized with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 4.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-361)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Samuel Merrill to the Civil Service Commission for a term ending January 9, 2029.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
Item 112: Appointment of the City’s Management Team for the Purposes of Meeting and Conferring with the City’s Recognized Employee Organizations.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no fiscal impact for this item.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
(R-2024-350)
Resolution designating the City of San Diego's management team for labor negotiations with the City's recognized employee organizations, in accordance with the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, San Diego Charter, and Council Policy 300-
06. Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Human Resources: Hannah Filley, (760) 912-2441
City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
Item 113: Declaring a Continued State of Emergency Regarding Raw Sewage, Solid Waste, and Sediment Coming from Tijuana, Mexico.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-251)
Declaring a Continued State of Emergency regarding Raw Sewage, Solid Waste, and Sediment Coming from Tijuana, Mexico.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
City Attorney Contact: Noah J. Brazier
NON-AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, INDEPENDENT BUDGET
ANALYST, CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
PROCLAMATIONS/CEREMONIAL ITEMS (NOT PRESENTED AT THE MEETING) Item 30: Black History Month.
MAYOR GLORIA AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming February 2024, to be “Black History Month” in the City of San Diego. (Rev. 2/21/24)
Item 31: Kim Wallace-Ross Day.
COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming January 12, 2024, to be “Kim Wallace-Ross Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item 32: Tierrasanta Little League Opening Day.
COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming March 2, 2024, to be “Tierrasanta Little League Opening Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item S500: Sandra Albrektsen Day. (Added 2/23/24)
COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming February 27, 2024, to be “Sandra Albrektsen Day” in the City of San Diego.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT BY COUNCILMEMBERS
INFORMATION AND ADOPTION AGENDA ITEMS (10AM SESSION)
Item 330: Extension of Citywide Banking Services Contract (Bank of America).
This item will be heard in the morning session which is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action is to extend the agreement for up to three years, not to extend beyond April 30, 2027, and increase the not-to-exceed (NTE) amount of the original 5-year contract by $200,000 (to $1,550,000 from $1,350,000).
Approximately 77% of costs will be allocated to the General Fund, with 23% of costs being allocated to Non-General Funds.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2024-67)
Introduction of an Ordinance Authorizing the Fourth Amendment to Banking Services Contract between the City and Bank of America to Extend the Term Beyond Five Years and Increase the Not to Exceed Amount. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Treasurer: Emmanuel Labrinos, (619) 533-6256 City Attorney Contact: Bret A. Bartolotta
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Item 331: Extension of Citywide Merchant Card Processing Services Contract (Fiserv).
This item will be heard in the morning session which is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action is to extend the agreement for up to three years, not to extend beyond April 30, 2027, and increase the not-to-exceed (NTE) amount by $7,650,000 (to $18,200,000 from $10,550,000). Approximately 3% of costs will be allocated to the General Fund, with 97% of costs being allocated to NonGeneral Funds.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2024-65)
Introduction of an Ordinance Authorizing the Fifth Amendment to Contract for Merchant Card Processing Services between the City, PNC Bank, and First Data Merchant Services LLC to Extend the Term Beyond Five Years and Increase the Not to Exceed Amount.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Treasurer: Emmanuel Labrinos, (619) 533-6256 City Attorney Contact: Bret A. Bartolotta
Item 332: Acceptance of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant.
This item will be heard in the morning session which is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The Chief Financial Officer is authorized to accept, appropriate and expend an amount not-to-exceed $1,185,290 through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-356)
Resolution authorizing acceptance of a United States Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Sustainability and Mobility: Shelby Buso, (619) 236-7070 City Attorney Contact: Frederick M. Ortlieb
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 are to be taken at the time the item is heard.) Per Rule 2.7.2, Non-Agenda Public Comment is limited to two (2) minutes per speaker. Speakers may not allocate their time to other speakers. If there are eight (8) or more speakers on a single issue, the maximum time allotted for that issue will be sixteen (16) minutes. Additionally, non-agenda public comment during the 10am session may be limited to 30 minutes at the discretion of the Council President for meeting management purposes. If some Non-Agenda Public Comment is trailed, any remaining speakers will be given an opportunity to speak during the 2pm session after Council concludes the Information and Adoption agenda items for the day.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024 AT 2:00 PM
ROLL CALL
REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE BY A COUNCILMEMBER FOR ITEMS TRAILED FROM
MORNING OR ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR AFTERNOON SESSION
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Item 333: Port Commissioners’ Annual Update on the Port District’s Work Plan.
This item will be heard in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
This item is informational only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 9: Luz Anaya Luna, (619) 236-6699
Item 334: Update on the Redevelopment of six City-owned Blocks in Downtown San Diego and a Discussion of the Framework and Mechanics of a Public-Private Partnership (P3) Project.
This item will be heard in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
This item is informational only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Department of Real Estate and Airport Management: Jay Goldstone, (619) 236- 6429
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Item 335: Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Grant Round 5 Application.
This item will be heard in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
This item is informational only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Homelessness Strategies: Sarah Jarman, (619) 385-6963
ADOPTION AGENDA, DISCUSSION ITEMS
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 336: 28th Street Grade Crossing Signal and Surface Installation and Maintenance Agreement with SANDAG & Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway for Bayshore Bikeway-Barrio Logan.
This item will be heard in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Please see staff report.
Council District(s) Affected: 8.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2024-74)
Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the Grade Crossing Signal and Surface Installation and Maintenance Agreement with SANDAG and BNSF Railway Company for improvements to the Bayshore Bikeway at 28th Street, and related actions.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Transportation Department: Everett Hauser, (619) 533-3012 City Attorney Contact: Cassandra Mougin
DISCUSSION, ORDINANCES TO BE INTRODUCED:
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item S501: Waiver of San Diego Municipal Code §27.0608(B) and Authorize the City Clerk to Set Deadline for Ballot Materials for a Special Election Run-Off for Council District 4, if Necessary. (Added 2/23/24) This item will be heard in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2024-77)
Ordinance waiving the time period in San Diego Municipal Code section
27.0608(b) and authorizing the City Clerk to set a date for candidates in the special run-off election for Council District 4, if necessary, to submit a different designation of principal profession, vocation, or occupation.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Clerk: Diana Fuentes, (619) 533-4081 City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT IN HONOR OF APPROPRIATE PARTIES
ADJOURNMENT
DISCUSSION, ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED:
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
HOW TO SPEAK TO A PARTICULAR ITEM OR DURING NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT:
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.
For meeting management during the Minutes, Proclamations, and Consent portions of the agenda, speakers will have one (1) minute per item and up to a maximum of three (3) minutes if there are three (3) or more items in that portion of the agenda.
For discussion and information items 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.
For meeting management during the Minutes, Proclamations, and Consent portions of the agenda, speakers will have one (1) minute per item and up to a maximum of three (3) minutes if there are three (3) or more items in that portion of the agenda.
For discussion and information items 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 and may not share video or visual aids (i.e. pdf, ppt, docs) during their comment period.
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 Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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.
Non-Agenda Public Comment
Every agenda for a regular Council meeting shall provide a period on the agenda for members of the public to address the Council on items of interest to the public that are not on the agenda but are within the jurisdiction of the Council. Non-Agenda Public Comment shall be subject to the exercise of the Council President’s discretion for a given agenda.
In order to ensure that the Council has time to consider all agenda items, Non-Agenda Public Comment on particular issues and for each individual speaker will be as follows:
Each speaker will be limited to two minutes. Speakers may not allocate their time to other speakers. If there are eight or more speakers on a single issue, the maximum time for the issue will be 16 minutes. The order of speaking generally will be determined on a first-come, firstserved basis, however, priority may be given to speakers who have not addressed the legislative body during Non-Agenda Public Comment at the last regularly scheduled Council meeting. A member of the public may only provide one non-agenda comment per agenda.
In-Person Non-Agenda Public Comment
Each speaker who wishes to address the Council must file a written request (speaker slip) with the City Clerk at the meeting at which the speaker wishes to speak. Speaker slips may not be turned in prior to the meeting date or after completion of in-person testimony. In-person testimony shall conclude before virtual testimony begins.
Each person who wishes to address the Council shall approach the podium and state who they are representing if representing an organization or another person.
Virtual Non-Agenda Public Comment
Speakers who wish to provide virtual Non-Agenda 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. Those participating virtually may not share video or visual aids (i.e. pdf, ppt, docs) during their non-agenda comment period.
Please note: On Tuesdays, Non-Agenda Public Comment is taken during the 10am session, but some Non-Agenda Public Comment may be trailed, at the Council President’s discretion for meeting management purposes.
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.
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