THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
AT 10:00 AM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
Table of Contents
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING..........................................................................................4 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING...................................................................................4 ROLL CALL ..........................................................................................................................4 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................................5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE......................................................................................................5 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT .........................................................................................5
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ..........................................................................................................................................6 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS ...........................................................................................7 Item 30: Groundwork San Diego-Chollas Creek Day ..............................................................7 Item 50: Approval of the Second Amendment to the Consulting Agreement with Janelle Iglesias for the Pacific Highlands Ranch Branch Library Public Art Project (H187020) ............................8 Item 51: Amendments to the San Diego Municipal Code to Establish the Cultural Affairs Department and to Align the Duties and Functions of the Commission for Arts and Culture with their Actual Practice and City Budgetary Processes.................................................................9 Item 52: Third Amendment to the Contract with Veolia WTS Services USA, Inc. (formerly Suez WTS Services USA, Inc. and GE Mobile Water, Inc.) (RFP 10073274-17-K) to Provide Electrodialysis Reversal System Maintenance........................................................................10 Item 53: Second Amendment to the Contract with Patriot Environmental Services (ITB 10079310-17-K) to Provide the As-needed Removal and Transport of Grit, Sludge, Scum, Vivianite, and Stormwater from Wastewater Facilities ...........................................................11 Item 54: Award Contract H2326125 to Dokken Engineering, for the Purpose of Providing Design Professional Services for Golden Hill Improv 1...........................................................12 Minutes of Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Page 2
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Item 55: Award a Phase Funded Consultant Agreement, Contract # H2426386-M, Black & Veatch Corporation to Provide Professional Design Services for City of San Diego Lake Hodges Dam Replacement Project...................................................................................................14 Item 56: First Amendment to the RFP No. 10089580-20-J Get It Done/Salesforce Platform Application Development, Maintenance, and Support Contract with Deloitte Consulting, LLP....15 Item 57: Approval of the Joint Use Agreements Between the City and San Diego Unified School District for Angier Elementary, Barnard Elementary, Ericson Elementary, Wegeforth Elementary, Whitman Elementary, and Zamarano Elementary Schools .....................................................16 Item 100: Approval of 836 Technologies CINT Commander and Tactical Throw Phone Under the Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology Ordinance..........................18 Item 101: Approval of FLIR (Gen 1), FLIR (Gen 2), and ICOR Robots Under the Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology Ordinance ..................................................19 Item 102: Approval of Swift Under Door Camera Under the Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology Ordinance..................................................................................20 Item 103: Declaring a Continued State of Local Emergency Due to January 22, 2024, Winter Storm................................................................................................................................22 Item 104: Declaring a Continued State of Emergency Regarding Raw Sewage, Solid Waste, and Sediment Coming from Tijuana, Mexico...............................................................................23 Item 330: Designate Authorized Agents to Obtain Certain Federal and State Financial Assistance on the City's Behalf............................................................................................23 Item 331: The 2024 Annual Report on Homes.....................................................................24 Item S500: Amendments to the Rules of Council.................................................................25 Item S501: SDPD Northern Division Appreciation Day..........................................................26 Item S502: Short-Term Action Plan on Homelessness..........................................................26 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................27 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................27 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 3
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CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President Elo-Rivera at 10:04 a.m. Councilmember Foster arrived to the meeting at 10:06 a.m. Councilmember Campillo arrived to the meeting at 10:22 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President Elo-Rivera at 11:12 a.m. for the noon recess to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President Elo-Rivera at 2:04 p.m. with Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember Campillo, and Councilmember Moreno not present. Councilmember Campillo arrived to the meeting at 2:20 p.m. Councilmember Moreno arrived to the meeting at 2:23 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 5:03 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 (cp/gs)
ROLL CALL
(1) Council President Pro Tem LaCava-present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-not present
(3) Councilmember Whitburn-present
(4) Councilmember Foster-not present
(5) Councilmember von Wilpert-present
(6) Councilmember Lee-present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-not present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
(9) Council President Elo-Rivera-present
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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Councilmember Lee.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Lee.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Joy Sunyata commented on cash help.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:02 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on guns issues; emergency planning; openness and accountability; and homeless industrial complex.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:04 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3 (virtual):
Bob Kuczewski commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4 (virtual):
Judi Strang commented on new mental health facility; and marijuana use.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:08 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
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Megan Stuart commented on vaping, tobacco, and marijuana use among youth.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:10 AM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT COUNCIL COMMENT-1:
Councilmember von Wilpert noted that America experienced another mass shooting at the Hush Lounge in Birmingham, Alabama that claimed four lives and left 17 others injured. She stated there is a debate going on how semi-automatic pistols can be turned into fully automatic weapons. Councilmember von Wilpert expressed that shooting 20 people in a matter of minutes should not be something that occurred in this Country.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:00 AM
CITY CLERK COMMENT:
City Clerk Fuentes announced the newest exhibit on the 12th floor, by the San Diego Police Museum, will be on display from September 24, 2024, through November 15, 2024. She shared this informational exhibit illustrates the historical importance and cultural significance of the 135 years the San Diego Police Department has been an example of diversity, innovation, historical milestones, and includes descriptions of several firsts. She expressed her sincere gratitude towards the San Diego Police Museum in collaborating with our office and lending their artifacts that help illustrate the significant story of diversity at work in our City. City Clerk Fuentes encouraged everyone who would like to learn more to visit the exhibit here on the 12th floor and support the San Diego Police Museum located at 4710 College Ave, San Diego, CA 92115. She also noted that a tribute to San Diego Police Officer Machitar has been added to the display.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:57 AM
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
NOTE: The following Proclamation was NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item 30: Groundwork San Diego-Chollas Creek Day.
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COUNCILMEMBER MORENO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming September 24, 2024, to be “Groundwork San Diego-Chollas Creek Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:34 AM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO APPROVE. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, 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: Jennifer Campbell.
Item 50: Approval of the Second Amendment to the Consulting Agreement with Janelle Iglesias for the Pacific Highlands Ranch Branch Library Public Art Project (H187020).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action appropriates an additional $40,000 from CIP Pacific Highlands Ranch Branch Library Fund, for a total contract amount of $205,000.
Council District(s) Affected: 1.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-23) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Consulting Agreement with Janelle Iglesias subject to Charter Section 99, for an additional amount of $40,000 for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $205,000, in connection with the Pacific Highlands Ranch Branch Library Public Art Project. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting on September 4, 2024.
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ACTION: Motion by Chair Campillo, second by Vice Chair Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Campillo-yea, Lee-yea, Foster III-yea, Campbell-not present.
Commission for Arts and Culture: Christine E. Jones, (619) 236-6661 City Attorney Contact: Ken So
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO INTRODUCE. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 51: Amendments to the San Diego Municipal Code to Establish the Cultural Affairs Department and to Align the Duties and Functions of the Commission for Arts and Culture with their Actual Practice and City Budgetary Processes.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-25) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024 Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 2, Division 18 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Section 22.1801, and by adding new Division 59, Sections 22.5901 through 22.5915, and by amending Chapter 2, Article 6, Division 7 by amending Sections
26.0701, 26.0702, 26.0704, and 26.0705, and by repealing Sections 26.0712 through 26.0728, all relating to the Commission for Arts and Culture.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 26.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting on September 4, 2024.
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ACTION: Motion by Chair Campillo, second by Vice Chair Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Campillo-yea, Lee-yea, Foster III-yea, Campbell-not present.
Commission for Arts and Culture: Casey Smith, (619) 236-6573 City Attorney Contact: Ken So
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO INTRODUCE. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 52: Third Amendment to the Contract with Veolia WTS Services USA, Inc. (formerly Suez WTS Services USA, Inc. and GE Mobile Water, Inc.) (RFP 10073274-17-K) to Provide Electrodialysis Reversal System Maintenance.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Authorization of this Third Amendment to the agreement will expend $189,753, and ratify $53,892 from the Metro Sewer Utility Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 6, 8.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 9/10/2024, Item 50, (Council voted 7-1, Councilmember von Wilpert-nay, Councilmember Campbell-not present):
(O-2025-16) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21871 (New Series)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the Third Amendment to the contract with Veolia WTS Services USA, Inc., retroactively extending the contract through January 25, 2023, and increasing the contract amount by $189,753, to provide electrodialysis reversal system maintenance.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
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Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on July 18, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campbell, second by Chair LaCava, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-1; LaCava-yea, Campbell-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, von Wilpert-nay.
Public Utilities: David Bryant, (858) 654-4245
City Attorney Contact: Bonny Hsu
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: Marni von Wilpert;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 53: Second Amendment to the Contract with Patriot Environmental Services (ITB 10079310-17-K) to Provide the As-needed Removal and Transport of Grit, Sludge, Scum, Vivianite, and Stormwater from Wastewater Facilities.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Authorization of this Second Amendment to the agreement will expend $83,015 from the Metro Sewer Utility Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 2, 6, 8.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 9/10/2024, Item 51, (Council voted 7-1, Councilmember von Wilpert-nay, Councilmember Campbell-not present):
(O-2025-15) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21872 (New Series)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the contract with Patriot Environmental Services, retroactively extending the contract through April Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 10 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, September 24, 2024
21, 2022, and increasing the contract amount by $83,015 for removal and transport of grit, sludge, scum, vivianite, and stormwater from wastewater facilities. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on July 18, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campbell, second by Chair LaCava, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-1; LaCava-yea, Campbell-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, von Wilpert-nay.
Public Utilities: David Bryant, (858) 654-4245
City Attorney Contact: Bonny Hsu
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: Marni von Wilpert;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 54: Award Contract H2326125 to Dokken Engineering, for the Purpose of Providing Design Professional Services for Golden Hill Improv 1.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The total cost for this agreement to provide Design Professional Services for Golden Hill Improv 1 is $1,998,962, of which $1,117,838.25 is from the sewer fund and $881,123.75 is from the water fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 3, 8.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 9/10/2024, Item 52, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Campbell-not present):
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(O-2025-17) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21873 (New Series)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an Agreement with Dokken Engineering, in an amount not to exceed $1,998,962.090, to provide consulting services, related to the Golden Hill Improv 1 project.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on July 17, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair LaCava, second by Committee Member Foster, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, LaCava-yea, Foster III-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Cathy Dungca, (619) 533-3778 City Attorney Contact: Dominic Guglielmo
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 55: Award a Phase Funded Consultant Agreement, Contract # H2426386-M, Black & Veatch Corporation to Provide Professional Design Services for City of San Diego Lake Hodges Dam Replacement Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Authorization will award an agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation for the professional design and construction support services in Lake Hodges Dam Replacement, in an amount not to exceed $45,183,751.00
Council District(s) Affected: 5.
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Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 9/10/2024, Item 61, Subitem-B (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Campbell-not present):
(O-2025-20) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21874 (New Series)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a phase-funded consultant Agreement with Black and Veatch Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $45,183,751 to provide design and construction support services for the Lake Hodges Dam Replacement Project.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on July 17, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member von Wilpert, second by Vice Chair LaCava, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, LaCava-yea, Foster III-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Elif Cetin, (619) 533-3794 City Attorney Contact: Christina L. Rae
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 56: First Amendment to the RFP No. 10089580-20-J Get It Done/Salesforce Platform Application Development, Maintenance, and Support Contract with Deloitte Consulting, LLP.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
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This contract amendment updates the current contract not-to-exceed (NTE) amount from $20M to $94M. A required spend of approximately $1.1M annually from the General Fund is required for Get It Done support. The remaining contract capacity is for discretionary spend as-needed (as budget allows), and to provide support for ESD and PUD projects, funded by enterprise funds.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 9/10/2024, Item S503, (Council voted 7-1, Councilmember von Wilpert-nay, Councilmember Campbell-not present):
(O-2025-5) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21875 (New Series)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. One to the RFP No. 10089580-20-J Get It Done System and Salesforce Platform Application Development, Maintenance, and Support Contract with Deloitte Consulting LLP, extending the contract term for up to five (5) additional one (1) year option periods through July 23, 2030; increasing the total not-to-exceed amount by $73,619,663, bringing the total not-to-exceed amount for the Contract to $94,100,000; and otherwise modifying the Contract under the terms and conditions contained in the First Amendment, for continuation of all services under the Contract and expansion of the Salesforce platform, and related funding actions. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Rules Committee meeting on July 24, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campillo, second by Vice Chair LaCava to approve staff recommendation, requesting that the Performance and Analytics Department, with support from the Purchasing and Contracting Department, bring back an informational update to this Committee on the RFP during the third optional year, should it be exercised.
VOTE: 5-0; Elo-Rivera-yea, LaCava-yea, Lee-yea, Campillo-yea, Moreno-yea.
Performance & Analytics: Alexander Hempton, (619) 384-4468 City Attorney Contact: Markecia Simmons
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
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Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: Marni von Wilpert;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 57: Approval of the Joint Use Agreements Between the City and San Diego Unified School District for Angier Elementary, Barnard Elementary, Ericson Elementary, Wegeforth Elementary, Whitman Elementary, and Zamarano Elementary Schools.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The City's annual maintenance of these joint use facilities is included in the Parks and Recreation Annual Department Budget.
Council District(s) Affected: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (O-2025-24) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into six Agreements with the San Diego Unified School District for construction, operation, maintenance, and use of Joint Use Facilities at Angier Elementary School, Barnard Elementary School, Ericson Elementary School, Wegeforth Elementary School, Whitman Elementary School, and Zamarano Elementary School.
Subitem-A: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Subitem-B: (R-2025-80) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315773
Resolution determining that the Authorization of the execution of the six Agreements with the San Diego Unified School District is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15323 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Community and Neighborhood Services Committee meeting on July 24, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Committee member von Wilpert, second by Committee Member Campillo, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Campbell-yea, Foster III-yea, von Wilpert-yea, Campillo-yea.
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Parks & Recreation: Shannon Scoggins, (619) 236-6894
City Attorney Contact: Catherine Morrison
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:22 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE IN SUBITEM A; AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION IN SUBITEM B. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: Kent Lee;
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell.
Item 100: Approval of 836 Technologies CINT Commander and Tactical Throw Phone Under the Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology Ordinance.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no expenditures associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-66) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315774
Resolution approving the use of 836 CINT Commander and the Tactical Throw Phone technologies pursuant to the Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology Ordinance.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Public Safety Committee meeting on July 10, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Chair von Wilpert, second by Committee Member Campbell, to recommend Council approval of the Consent Agenda, including Items 1, 2, and 3 under the Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology Ordinance, finding that the Staff Report, Privacy Advisory Board recommendations, and back up materials support findings under San Diego Municipal Code section 210.0106(b)(2) that:
(A) the benefits to the community of the City’s acquisition and use of the surveillance technology outweigh the costs;
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(B) the proposed use of the surveillance technology will safeguard civil rights and civil liberties; and
(C) based on the facts and information presented to the City Council, there is no effective alternative to the proposed surveillance technology that provides a lesser financial cost to the City and impact on civil rights or civil liberties.
VOTE: 3-0; von Wilpert-yea, Campbell-yea, Whitburn-yea, Campillo-not present.
Police: Captain Matt Novak, (619) 531-2339
City Attorney Contact: Laura DePoister
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 101: Approval of FLIR (Gen 1), FLIR (Gen 2), and ICOR Robots Under the Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology Ordinance.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no expenditures associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-89) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315775
Resolution approving FLIR (Gen 1), FLIR (Gen 2), and ICOR robots technology pursuant to the Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology Ordinance.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Public Safety Committee meeting on July 10, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Chair von Wilpert, second by Committee Member Campbell, to recommend Council approval of the Consent Agenda, including Items 1, 2, and 3 under the Transparent and Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 17 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology Ordinance, finding that the Staff Report, Privacy Advisory Board recommendations, and back up materials support findings under San Diego Municipal Code section 210.0106(b)(2) that:
(A) the benefits to the community of the City’s acquisition and use of the surveillance technology outweigh the costs;
(B) the proposed use of the surveillance technology will safeguard civil rights and civil liberties; and
(C) based on the facts and information presented to the City Council, there is no effective alternative to the proposed surveillance technology that provides a lesser financial cost to the City and impact on civil rights or civil liberties.
VOTE: 3-0; von Wilpert-yea, Campbell-yea, Whitburn-yea, Campillo-not present.
Police: Officer Sam Stinnette, (619) 709-6324
City Attorney Contact: Lara Easton
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 102: Approval of Swift Under Door Camera Under the Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology Ordinance.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no expenditures associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-19) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315776
Resolution approving Swift Under Door Camera technology under the Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology Ordinance.
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Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Public Safety Committee meeting on July 10, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Chair von Wilpert, second by Committee Member Campbell, to recommend Council approval of the Consent Agenda, including Items 1, 2, and 3 under the Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology Ordinance, finding that the Staff Report, Privacy Advisory Board recommendations, and back up materials support findings under San Diego Municipal Code section 210.0106(b)(2) that:
(A) the benefits to the community of the City’s acquisition and use of the surveillance technology outweigh the costs;
(B) the proposed use of the surveillance technology will safeguard civil rights and civil liberties; and
(C) based on the facts and information presented to the City Council, there is no effective alternative to the proposed surveillance technology that provides a lesser financial cost to the City and impact on civil rights or civil liberties.
VOTE: 3-0; von Wilpert-yea, Campbell-yea, Whitburn-yea, Campillo-not present.
Police: Officer Sam Stinnette, (619) 709-6324
City Attorney Contact: Jill S. Cristich
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 103: Declaring a Continued State of Local Emergency Due to January 22, 2024, Winter Storm.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no funding associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
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Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-85) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315777
Resolution declaring a continued state of local emergency related to the January 22, 2024 severe winter storm.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the Mayor: Kohta Zaiser, (619) 236-6330
City Attorney Contact: Michelle Garland
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 104: 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 Council District(s) Affected: N/A
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-115) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315778
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
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Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 330: Designate Authorized Agents to Obtain Certain Federal and State Financial Assistance on the City's Behalf.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no cost associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-70) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315779
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, the Fire Chief, the Office of Emergency Services Executive Director, the Office of Emergency Services Program Manager, the Sustainability and Mobility Department Director, the Sustainability and Mobility Deputy Director, and the City Planning Department Director to execute, for and on behalf of the City, applications and documents for the purpose of obtaining federal and state financial disaster assistance.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Sustainability and Mobility: Lindsey Hawes, (858) 627-3352 City Attorney Contact: Nicole M. Denow
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:50 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, 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: Jennifer Campbell.
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Item 331: The 2024 Annual Report on Homes.
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: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
ITEM PRESENTED
This is an informational item only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Planning: Grant Ruroede, Senior Planner, (619) 446-5347 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:05 PM
Item S500: Amendments to the Rules of Council.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no cost associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-32) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024 Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 2, Division 2 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Section 22.0101, relating to the Rules of Council.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Rules Committee meeting on September 4, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campillo, second by Council President Pro Tem LaCava, to recommend City Council adoption of proposed amendments to the Rules of Council.
VOTE: 5-0; Elo-Rivera-yea, LaCava-yea, Lee-yea, Campillo-yea, Moreno-yea.
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Council District 9: Luz Anaya Luna, (619) 236-6699
City Attorney Contact: Jose A. Garcia
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO INTRODUCE. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Raul A. Campillo.
NOTE: The following Proclamation was NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item S501: SDPD Northern Division Appreciation Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LACAVA AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL’S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming September 25, 2024, to be the “SDPD Northern Division Appreciation Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:34 AM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO APPROVE. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, 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: Jennifer Campbell.
Item S502: Short-Term Action Plan on Homelessness.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
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Proposed Actions:
ITEM PRESENTED
This is an informational item only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Homelessness Strategies: Sarah Jarman, (619) 385-6963
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:12 PM
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President Elo-Rivera at 5:03 p.m. in honor of the memory of:
Andy Thomas as requested by Councilmember Whitburn.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:02 PM