THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
MONDAY, JUNE 3, 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 INVOCATION.......................................................................................................................4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE......................................................................................................4 CLOSED SESSION................................................................................................................4 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT .........................................................................................5
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ..........................................................................................................................................7 Item 200: Authorization to Award Construction Contract # K-24-2197-DBB-3-A-C with PCL Construction Services, Inc. for the Purpose of Providing Construction Services for the Mira Mesa Community Park Improvements Phase II Project....................................................................7 Item 201: Initiation of an Emergency CIP for Crystal Pier Improvements to Repair Storm Damage and Reallocation of Regional Park Improvement Funds (RPIF) ...................................9 Item 202: Appeal of the Historical Designation of the Robert and Clara West Spec House #1 (HRB Site #1512) located at 3441 Cooper Street and Request for Waiver of Specific Deadlines in City Council Policy 700-46 “Mills Act Agreements for Preservation of Historic Property”........10 Item 203: Appeal of the Historical Designation of the Lucile Hamilton/Robert Mosher House (HRB Site #1507) located at 485 San Gorgonio Street and Request for Waiver of Specific Deadlines in City Council Policy 700-46 “Mills Act Agreements for Preservation of Historic Property”...........................................................................................................................11 Item 204: Appeal of the Historical Designation of the Robert and Marion Hill House (HRB Site # 1505) located at 3104 Lytton Street and Request of Waiver of Specific Deadlines in City Council Minutes of Monday, June 3, 2024
Table of Contents (Continued)
Policy 700-46 “Mills Act Agreements for Preservation of Historic Property” ................................. ........................................................................................................................................12 Item 250: Submission of Ballot Proposals for the November 5, 2024, Ballot...........................12 Item 251: Ballot Proposals Forwarded ................................................................................14 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................14 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................14 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 3
for the Regular Meeting of Monday, June 3, 2024
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President Elo-Rivera at 10:04 a.m. Councilmember von Wilpert arrived to the meeting at 10:07 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President Elo-Rivera at 10:14 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 all Councilmembers present. The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 3:44 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 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:
None.
CITY CLERK:
Fuentes (cp)
ROLL CALL
(1) Council President Pro Tem LaCava-present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-present
(3) Councilmember Whitburn-not present
(4) Councilmember Foster-present
(5) Councilmember von Wilpert-not 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 Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Berry.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Lee.
CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT, under California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1).
CS-1 Executive Director, Commission on Police Practices REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2024
DCA Assigned: J. Dawson
This Closed Session item is being held to consider the appointment of the Executive Director of the Commission on Police Practices, who is an unrepresented City of San Diego employee in the unclassified service, appointed by the City Council under San Diego Charter section 41.2.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
Public testimony by Blair Beekman and TheOriginalDra.
Council President Elo-Rivera closed the hearing.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS, under California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CS-2 City’s Designated Representatives:
Councilmember Marni von Wilpert
Councilmember Raul Campillo
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2024
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DCA Assigned: J. Dawson
This Closed Session meeting is to review the City’s position and instruct the City’s designated representatives regarding negotiations with the final candidate for the position of Executive Director of the Commission on Police Practices.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
Public testimony by Blair Beekman and TheOriginalDra.
Council President Elo-Rivera closed the hearing.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Lori Saldaña commented on utility rates.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:26 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on illegal tobacco products.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:29 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3 (virtual):
Kathleen Lippitt commented on rescheduling of marijuana.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:30 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4 (virtual):
TheOriginalDra commented on invasion on our border.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:33 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
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Barbara Gordon commented on tobacco and marijuana industry.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:35 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Megan Stuart commented on combined use of marijuana and nicotine during pregnancy.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:37 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Truth commented on censorship.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:39 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Joy Sunyata commented on structural budget deficit; and human rainbow.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:42 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK
COMMENT
COUNCIL COMMENT-1:
Councilmember von Wilpert wished everyone a happy Pride Month.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:07 PM
CITY CLERK COMMENT:
City Clerk Fuentes announced exciting news from the Office of the City Clerk. She shared we have expanded our social media presence, and everyone can now connect with us via Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn @ sdcityclerk. She stated everyone will get firsthand access to: Key announcements & initiatives, alerts to opportunities for public input & participation, and City Council meetings & agenda information.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:06 PM
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Item 200: Authorization to Award Construction Contract # K-24-2197-DBB-3-A-C with PCL Construction Services, Inc. for the Purpose of Providing Construction Services for the Mira Mesa Community Park Improvements Phase II Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Construction contract funding in an amount not-to-exceed $43,308,127, from CIP L-16002 Mira Mesa Community Pk Improvements, of which $4,025,750.09 is from Fund 400858, Mira Mesa Development Impact Fee (DIF); $28,209,910.98 is from Fund 400085 Mira Mesa FBA; $20,679.46 is from Fund 400261 Mira Mesa Senior Citizen Center; and $8,435.47 is from Fund 400262 M.M Senior Ctr-Shapell Cont. as well as $8,504,351 from Fund 400085 Mira Mesa FBA and $2,539,000 is from Fund 400858 DIF.
Council District(s) Affected: 6.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-538) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315562
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an Agreement with PCL Construction Services, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $43,308,127 to provide construction services, related to the Mira Mesa Community Park Improvements Phase II project and related actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on April 13, 2023.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Lee, second by Vice Chair LaCava, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-1; Lee-yea, LaCava-yea, Montgomery Steppe-yea, von Wilpert-nay.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Jason Grani, (619) 533-7525 City Attorney Contact: Dana Fairchild
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:09 PM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO ADOPT. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
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Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None);
Item 201: Initiation of an Emergency CIP for Crystal Pier Improvements to Repair Storm Damage and Reallocation of Regional Park Improvement Funds (RPIF).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
$1,000,000 will be reallocated from the Regional Park Improvement Fund to P24017 Crystal Pier Emergency Project.
Council District(s) Affected: 1, 2, 5.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2024-535) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315563
Resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to reallocate and expend Regional Park Improvement Funds of $295,000 from CIP L14005, Sunset Cliffs Park Drainage Improvements, and $705,000 from CIP S13008, Mohnike Adobe and Barn Restoration, to CIP P24017, Crystal Pier Improvements, for emergency improvements to Crystal Pier; to transfer $161,704 in Fund 200463, Sunset Cliffs Natural Park Fund, to CIP L14005, Sunset Cliffs Park Drainage Improvements, for construction; to add CIP P24017 to the Capital Improvement Program, and for all related matters.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Parks & Recreation: Andy Field, (619) 235-1110
City Attorney Contact: Jane M. Boardman
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:02 PM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None);
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Item 202: Appeal of the Historical Designation of the Robert and Clara West Spec House #1 (HRB Site #1512) located at 3441 Cooper Street and Request for Waiver of Specific Deadlines in City Council Policy 700-46 “Mills Act Agreements for Preservation of Historic Property”.
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:
RETURNED TO STAFF
Appeal of the decision of the Historical Resources Board to designate the Robert and Clara West Spec House #1 (HRB Site #1512) located at 3441 Cooper Street; Granting or denying the appeal and affirming, reversing, or modifying the action of the Historical Resources Board to designate the Robert and Clara West Spec House #1 located at 3441 Cooper Street;
If the appeal is denied and designation is affirmed, consideration of a waiver of designation and application deadlines in Council Policy 700-46 “Mills Act Agreements for Preservation of Historic Property”;
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: 2:08 PM
Item 203: Appeal of the Historical Designation of the Lucile Hamilton/Robert Mosher House (HRB Site #1507) located at 485 San Gorgonio Street and Request for Waiver of Specific Deadlines in City Council Policy 700-46 “Mills Act Agreements for Preservation of Historic Property”.
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Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no cost to the City associated with this item.
Council District(s) Affected: 2.
Proposed Actions:
RETURNED TO STAFF
Appeal of the decision of the Historical Resources Board to designate the Lucile Hamilton/Robert Mosher House (HRB Site #1507) located at 485 San Gorgonio Street; Granting or denying the appeal and affirming, reversing, or modifying the action of the Historical Resources Board to designate the Lucile Hamilton/Robert Mosher House located at 485 San Gorgonio Street;
If the appeal is denied and designation is affirmed, consideration of a waiver of designation and application deadlines in Council Policy 700-46 “Mills Act Agreements for Preservation of Historic Property”;
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: Alvin Lin, (619) 446-5163
City Attorney Contact: Lauren Hendrickson
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:08 PM
Item 204: Appeal of the Historical Designation of the Robert and Marion Hill House (HRB Site # 1505) located at 3104 Lytton Street and Request of Waiver of Specific Deadlines in City Council Policy 700-46 “Mills Act Agreements for Preservation of Historic Property”.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no cost to the City associated with this item.
Council District(s) Affected: 2.
Proposed Actions:
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RETURNED TO STAFF
Appeal of the decision of the Historical Resources Board to designate the Robert and Marion Hill House (HRB Site #1505) located at 3104 Lytton Street;
Granting or denying the appeal and affirming, reversing, or modifying the action of the Historical Resources Board to designate the Robert and Marion Hill House located at 3104 Lytton Street;
If the appeal is denied and designation is affirmed, consideration of a waiver of designation and application deadlines in Council Policy 700-46 “Mills Act Agreements for Preservation of Historic Property”;
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:
Planning: Megan Walker, (619) 687-5927
City Attorney Contact: Lauren Hendrickson
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:08 PM
NOTE: The following Public Notices were for public record only. These items 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
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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
Monday, 08/12/2024 85
Last day to submit the Fiscal Impact
Analysis; Ballot and Title Summary; and
Impartial Analysis with City Clerk
Wednesday, 08/17/2024 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 251: Ballot Proposals Forwarded.
The following ballot proposals have been referred from the Rules Committee to a second or further hearing for consideration for placement on a future ballot as noted. The Rules Committee will be meeting June 5, 2024, to review these measures referred for an additional hearing.
Proposal Target Ballot
General Purpose and Use (sales) Tax November 2024
Amendments to City Charter Regarding
Redistricting
November 2024
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Dedicated Revenue for Stormwater Infrastructure and Disaster Response
November 2024
Amendments to the City Charter Regarding the
Ethics Commission
November 2024
Amendments to City Charter Regarding the
Election Process for Members of the Board of
Education
November 2024
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 3:44 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:44 PM