THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024
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 .........................................................................................5 MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, IBA, CITY CLERK COMMENT ..........................................7 Item 200: Presenting the Promise Zone Investments Snapshot and Summary.........................7 Item 201: Appeal of the Historical Designation of the Frank and Rosa Woodford House (HRB Site #1399) Located at 741 11th Avenue...............................................................................7 Item 250: Submission of Ballot Proposals for the November 5, 2024, Ballot ............................9 Item S400: Downtown Civic Core Office Optimization Study.................................................10 Item S401: Waiving Fees Associated to the Natural Disaster for Passport Photos...................10 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................11 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................12 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 2
for the Regular Meeting of Monday, March 18, 2024
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President Elo-Rivera at 10:02 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President Elo-Rivera at 10:28 a.m. into Closed Session, to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President Elo-Rivera at 2:05 p.m. with Council District 4 vacant. The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 4:51 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 (km)
ROLL CALL
(1) Council President Pro Tem LaCava-present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-present
(3) Councilmember Whitburn-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-present
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INVOCATION
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
Consultation with San Diego’s Chief Information Security Officer – Threat to Public Services or Facilities, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(a):
CS-1 Threat to Public Services or Facilities
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024
DCA Assigned: S. R. Lastomirsky
The Department of Information Technology’s Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Information Officer, Cyber Security Manager, Enterprise Applications Manager, and Assistant Deputy Director and the City’s CFO will present a confidential report to City Council on cyber security threats and high-risk legacy applications that should be prioritized for replacement based on risk assessments. The confidential report will provide visibility of budget priorities for legacy applications and information on risks impacting technology, business operations, and cyber security.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:04 AM
Public testimony by Joy Sunyata, Lori Saldaña, Blair Beekman, and TheOriginalDra.
Council President Elo-Rivera closed the hearing.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CS-2 Estate of Paul Silva v. City of San Diego, et al.
United States District Court Case No. 18cv02282 L (MSB) Risk Management Department Claim File No. 19225
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024
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SCDCA Assigned: S. J. Plotkin-Wolff
This is a civil rights wrongful death case arising from the arrest of Paul Silva on February 18, 2018, and his subsequent in-custody death at the San Diego County Jail. 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: 10:04 AM
Public testimony by Lori Saldaña, Blair Beekman, Truth, and TheOriginalDra.
Council President Elo-Rivera closed the hearing.
CS-3 D.S. (Deceased: Yan Li) v. City of San Diego, et al.
United States District Court Case No. 23cv0459-AJB-BLM
Risk Management Department Claim File No. 29076
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024
SCDCA Assigned: S. J. Plotkin-Wolff
This case arises from an officer involved shooting which resulted in the death of Yan Li on March 3, 2022. 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: 10:04 AM
Public testimony by Lori Saldaña, Blair Beekman, Truth, and TheOriginalDra.
Council President Elo-Rivera closed the hearing.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on cyber security.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:29 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2 (virtual):
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Lori Saldaña commented on brown act, rights, and meetings.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:31 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3 (virtual):
Kathleen Lippitt commented on drug policies.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:33 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4 (virtual):
Barbara Gordon commented on national drug and alcohol facts week.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:35 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
Peggy Walker commented on marijuana risks.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:37 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Megan Stuart commented on marijuana and pregnancy.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:39 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Truth commented on general fund and pure water.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:41 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Joy Sunyata commented on police overtime, ballot measures, and article 34 on ballot measure.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:44 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
Kelly McCormick commented on drug interactions and marijuana.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:46 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on marijuana and data.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:48 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11 (virtual):
Kimberly Banuelos commented on ADU’s.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:50 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK
COMMENT
None.
Item 200: Informational Item to Present the Promise Zone Investments Snapshot and Summary.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: 3, 4, 8, 9.
Proposed Actions:
ITEM PRESENTED
This item is informational only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:07 PM
Item 201: Appeal of the Historical Designation of the Frank and Rosa Woodford House (HRB Site #1399) Located at 741 11th Avenue.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no cost to the City associated with this item.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-430) GRANTED THE APPEAL AND REVERSED THE HISTORICAL RESOURCE BOARD’S DECISION; ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315427
Appeal of the decision of the Historical Resources Board to designate the Frank and Rosa Woodford House (HRB Site #1399) located at 741 11th Avenue as a historical resource; Granting or denying the appeal and affirming, reversing, or modifying the action of the Historical Resources Board to designate the Frank and Rosa Woodford House located at 741 11th Avenue; Directing the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate Resolution according to Section 40 of the City Charter.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Planning: Suzanne Segur, (619) 236-6139
City Attorney Contact: Lauren Hendrickson
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:54 PM
Public testimony by Scott Moomjian, James Lawson, Lori Saldaña, Blair Beekman, and Truth.
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO GRANT THE APPEAL AND REVERSE THE HISTORICAL RESOURCE BOARD’S DESIGNATION. Second by Joe LaCava.
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);
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Not Present: (None);
Vacant: District 4.
NOTE: The following Public Notice was for public record only. This item did not require Council action or public testimony.
Item 250: Submission of Ballot Proposals for the November 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 November 5, 2024, election.
DATE
DAYS
BEFORE
ELECTION
EVENT
Friday, 03/29/2024 221
LAST DATE (5:00 p.m.) for public,
departments and agencies to submit ballot
proposals to City Clerk for review by
Committee
Thursday, 04/18/2024 201
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, 06/05/2024 153
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, 06/10/2024 148
First Day Council discusses measures and
adopts ordinances by City Attorney to place
measures on the ballot
Friday, 08/09/2024 88
Last Day Council discusses measures and
adopts ordinances by City Attorney to place
measures on the ballot
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Monday, 08/12/2024 85
Last day to submit the Fiscal Impact
Analysis; Ballot and Title Summary; and
Impartial Analysis with City Clerk
Wednesday, 08/14/2024 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 S400: Downtown Civic Core Office Optimization Study.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This is an informational item only; there is no cost associated with this item.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
ITEM PRESENTED
This item is informational only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Department of Real Estate and Airport Management: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:57 PM
Item S401: Waiver of City Fees Associated with the January 21-23, 2024, Natural Disaster for Passport Photos.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
It is estimated that the combined cost of waiving fees for passport photos will reduce anticipated revenue of $2,000.00 to the General Fund. In addition, the Office of the City Clerk is anticipating an estimated $250.00 in supplies. There is no expenditure General Fund impact by approving this waiver of fees as the City Clerk will use funds already allocated.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
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(R-2024-417) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315428
Resolution waiving the passport photo fee for eligible applicants affected by the January 21-23, 2024, storm.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Clerk: Diana J.S Fuentes, (619) 533-4080 City Attorney Contact: Jose A Garcia
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:25 PM
MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.
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.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 4:51 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:51 PM