THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024
AT 6:00 PM
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 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT .........................................................................................3
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ..........................................................................................................................................5 Item 200: Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget........................................5 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION..................................................................................5 ADJOURNMENT ...................................................................................................................6 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 2
for the Regular Meeting of Wednesday, May 8, 2024
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President Elo-Rivera at 6:05 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 9:15 p.m.
ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING
PRESENT:
CD-1 Council President Pro Tem Joe LaCava
CD-3 Councilmember Stephen Whitburn
CD-4 Councilmember Henry L. Foster III
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:
CD-2 Councilmember Jennifer Campbell
CITY CLERK:
Fuentes (gs)
ROLL CALL
(1) Council President Pro Tem LaCava-present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-not present
(3) Councilmember Whitburn-present
(4) Councilmember Foster-present
(5) Councilmember von Wilpert-present
(6) Councilmember Lee-present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
(9) Council President Elo-Rivera-present
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by City Clerk Diana J.S. Fuentes.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 3
for the Regular Meeting of Wednesday, May 8, 2024
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Moreno.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Jonathan Brown commented on University of California San Diego campus arrests.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 8:55 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
William Dorsett commented on health and safety of public parks-trails “Marion Bear.” COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 8:57 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:
Francine Maxwell commented on man killed tribute.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 8:59 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4:
Joy Sunyata commented on tax measure.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 9:01 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5:
Blair Beekman commented on trafficking in San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 9:03 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Erik Anderson commented on renaming Henry Clay Elementary and Clay Park.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 4
for the Regular Meeting of Wednesday, May 8, 2024
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 9:06 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Megan Stuart commented on vaping and its related harmful risks.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 9:07 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Malik King commented on traffic stops.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 9:09 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
Frances Yasmeen Motiwa commented on peaceful protesting and freedom of speech.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 9:11 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):
Julia commented on equity and funding.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 9:13 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK
COMMENT
None.
Item 200: Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Please refer to Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 5
for the Regular Meeting of Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Proposed Actions:
ITEM PRESENTED
This item is informational only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Department of Finance: Rolando Charvel, (619) 533-4535
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:08 PM
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 6
for the Regular Meeting of Wednesday, May 8, 2024
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 9:15 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 9:15 PM