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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
Henry L. Foster III • 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 Tuesday, October 01, 2024
RECOMMENDATIONS OF STAFF AS DETERMINATIVE OF THE ACTION THE CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ON A PARTICULAR MATTER.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 01, 2024 AT 10:00 AM
ROLL CALL
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE BY A COUNCILMEMBER FOR ITEMS SCHEDULED DURING
THE MORNING MEETING
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
CONSENT ITEMS
The Consent items listed are considered to be routine, and the environmental documents have been considered.
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 50: Pure Water Program – Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. for Design Engineering Services for the North City Water Reclamation Plant Expansion and Influent Conveyance Project (H166722).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
See Staff Report for fiscal considerations.
Council District(s) Affected: 1.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-33)
Introduction of an Ordinance approving a Third Amendment to the Agreement with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. for Design Services for the North City Water Reclamation Plant Expansion and Influent Conveyance Project (H166722). 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on September 12, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Elo-Rivera, second by Chair LaCava, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; LaCava-yea, von Wilpert-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Campbell-not present.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Akram Bassyouni, (619) 533-3616 City Attorney Contact: Elizabeth Cason
Item 51: Extension of the Contractual Obligations of K-20-1833-DBB-3-A, Otay 1st and 2nd Pipelines West of Highland Avenue, and Additional Total Project Budget Request.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
CONSENT, ORDINANCES TO BE INTRODUCED:
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
The total project budget of $32,290,500 was previously approved per the Fiscal Year adopted CIP budget. This action is requesting to authorize a fund transfer in the amount of $1,550,000.00, increasing the total project budget to $33,840,500.
Council District(s) Affected: 3, 9.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-37)
Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the obligations of construction contract K-20-1833-DBB-3-A for WBS no. S-12016, Otay 1st and 2nd Pipelines – West Of Highland Avenue, with El Cajon Grading And Engineering Co. Inc. to extend beyond five years for an additional one year, not-to-exceed a total of six years.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on September 11, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair LaCava, second by Committee Member von Wilpert, 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: Shadi Sami, (619) 236-7306 City Attorney Contact: Adam Wander
Item 52: Authority to Approve Construction Change in Excess of $2M on North City Pure Water Facility and North City Pure Water Pump Station (K-21-1810- DBB-3-A) and Extend the Construction Contract Beyond 5 Years.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Action will authorize increase in pooled contingency appropriations for an amount of $11,360,000 for Construction Change Order 19 and extend contract beyond 5 years.
Council District(s) Affected: 6.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-34)
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
Introduction of an Ordinance Approving Construction Change Order No. 19 to the Construction Contract with Shimmick Construction Company, Inc. for the North City Pure Water Facility and Pump Station in an Amount Not-to-exceed $11,360,000 and Authorizing the Contract Obligations to Extend Beyond Five Years.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on September 12, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair von Wilpert, second by Committee Member EloRivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; LaCava-yea, von Wilpert-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Campbell-not present.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Elif Cetin, (619) 533-3794 City Attorney Contact: Elizabeth Cason
Item 53: First Amendments to the As-Needed Professional Environmental Support Services Agreements with Dudek (H186995) and ICF Jones and Stokes, Inc. (H186996).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
No-Cost Extension.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (O-2025-18)
Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to the As-Needed Professional Environmental Planning Support Services Agreement with Dudek, Inc. (H186995), extending the Agreement from 60 months to 96 months to complete Outstanding Tasks for CIP projects.
Subitem-A: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99 Subitem-B: (O-2025-19)
Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to the As-Needed Professional Environmental Planning Support Services Agreement with ICF Jones and Stokes, Inc. (H186996), Tuesday, October 01, 2024
extending the Agreement from 60 months to 96 months to complete Outstanding Tasks for CIP projects.
Subitem-B: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99 Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on September 11, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair LaCava, second by Committee Member von Wilpert, 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: Carrie Purcell, (619) 533-5124 City Attorney Contact: Ray Palmucci
Item 54: North City Water Reclamation Plant Expansion (K-21-1861-DBB-3) Authority to Approve Construction Change Order in the Amount of $16 M and Extend the Construction Contract Beyond 5 Years.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Action will authorize Construction Change in an amount not-to-exceed $16,000,000.00, of which $14,292,800 is available in Pure Water Program ($8,561,600 PWP North City Water Rec Plant Expansion; $3,817,600 from PWP NC Wtr Rec Plant Expansion (W); $1,913,600 from NCPWF Influent Pump Station and Pipeline), $8,561,600 from Metro Sewer CIP, and $5,731,200 from Water Utility CIP; and $1,707,200 in NCWRP Improvements to 30 mgd, $1,536,000 from Metro Sewer CIP, and $171,200 from Water Utility CIP.
Council District(s) Affected: 6.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-35)
Introduction of an Ordinance Approving Change Order No. 12 to the Construction Contract with Kiewit Infrastructre West Co. for the North City Water Reclamation Plant Expansion in an Amount Not-to-exceed $16,000,000 and Authorizing the Contract Obligations to Extend Beyond Five Years. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on September 12, 2024.
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair von Wilpert, second by Committee Member EloRivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; LaCava-yea, von Wilpert-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Campbell-not present.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Elif Cetin, (619) 533-3794 City Attorney Contact: Elizabeth Cason
Item 55: This item has been removed from the agenda. (Rev. 9/27/24)
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 56: Ordinance Amending Chapter 3, Article 10, Division 1 of the Municipal Code Regarding the City’s Traffic Control Worker Prevailing Wage Rate Ordinance.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no costs associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 9/17/2024, Item 50, (Council voted 7-0, Councilmember LaCava-not present, Councilmember Campbell-not present):
(O-2024-130)
Ordinance amending Chapter 3, Article 10, Division 1, of the San Diego Municipal Code, by retitling Article 10 and Division 1; renumbering and amending old section 310.0102 to new section 310.0101 and old section 310.0101 to new section 310.0102; amending sections 310.0103 and 310.0104; retitling and amending section 310.0105; adding a new section 310.0106; retitling and amending section 310.0107; renumbering old section 310.0106 to new section 310.0108; adding a new section 310.0109; and renumbering and amending old section 310.0108 to new section 310.0110, relating to the City of San Diego Traffic Control Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Economic Development & Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting on June 12, 2024.
CONSENT, ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED:
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
ACTION: Motion by Chair Campillo, second by Committee Member Foster III, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Campillo-yea, Lee-yea, Campbell-yea, Foster III-yea.
Compliance Department: Erin Lea-Endrelunas, (619) 541-1946 City Attorney Contact: Joan F. Dawson
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 100: Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Office of the Mayor.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-84)
Resolution adopting an amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Office of the Mayor.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the Mayor: Paola Avila, (619) 236-6330
City Attorney Contact: Hilda R. Mendoza
Item 101: Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Office of the City Clerk.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
No expenditures are expected from this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-134)
Resolution adopting an amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Office of the City Clerk.
CONSENT, RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED:
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Clerk: Diana Fuentes, (619) 533-4080 City Attorney Contact: Hilda R. Mendoza
Item 102: Approval of the Cooperative Procurement Contract Between the City of San Diego and DLT Solutions, LLC for Amazon Web Services Products and Services, and Associated Amazon Products and Services.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Total cumulative not-to-exceed amount over the full term of the agreement (including all option years) is $10,000,000 to be paid from both General and Enterprise funds.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-88)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a Cooperative Procurement Contract with DLT Solutions, LLC for Amazon Web Services Products and Services, and Associated Amazon Products and Services in an amount not-to-exceed $10,000,000 for both the initial term through April 30, 2026, and two optional one-year extensions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on September 11, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Council President Pro Tem LaCava, second by Committee Member Foster III, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Lee-yea, LaCava-yea, Foster III-yea, Moreno-yea.
Department of Information Technology: Jonathan Behnke, (619) 533-3637 City Attorney Contact: Steven Lastomirsky
Item 103: Ratification of the Emergency Contract with Republic Services for the January 2024 Storm Emergency Debris Assistance Program Services.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The total not-to-exceed amount is $5,000,0000 through June 30, 2025 or until services have been completed.
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
Council District(s) Affected: 4, 8, 9.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-105)
Resolution determining that ratification of the emergency contract with Republic Services for the January 2024 storm emergency Debris Assistance Program services is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Title 14 California Code of Regulations section 15269.
Subitem-B: (R-2025-104)
Resolution ratifying an emergency contract with Republic Services for the January 2024 storm emergency Debris Assistance Program services.
Subitem-B: 6 votes required pursuant to SDMC Section 22.3208(b)(2).
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on September 12, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Elo-Rivera, second by Committee Member von Wilpert, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; LaCava-yea, von Wilpert-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Campbell-not present.
Environmental Services: Andrea Deleon, (858) 573-1243
City Attorney Contact: William Smith
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
Item 104: Approval of Increased Expenditure Authority for the As-Needed SAP Consulting Services Contracts.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This request is to increase the cumulative not-to-exceed (NTE) amount from $21,000,000 to $24,132,779 for Contracts between the City of San Diego and the 21 As-Needed SAP Consulting Services Vendors.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-86)
Resolution authorizing an increase to the cumulative not-to-exceed amount from $21,000,000 to $24,132,779 for the contracts between the City of San Diego and AmickBrown LLC, Atos IT Solutions and Services, Inc., CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc., Charter Global Inc., Deloitte Consulting, LLP, Ejangar, Inc., EPI-USE America, Inc., Genius Business Solutions, Inc., IBM Corporation, Kastech Solutions LLC, Labyrinth Solutions, Inc., McKinsol Consulting, Inc., NTT Data, Inc., Phoenix Business Inc., Sierra Digital, Inc., SmartSoft Technologies, Inc., Soft HQ, Inc., Tachyon Technologies, LLC, The Peloton Group, LLC, UST Global and V3IT Consulting, Inc. to provide as-needed SAP consulting services to support the Department of Information Technology’s ERP Division.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on September 11, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Council President Pro Tem LaCava, second by Committee Member Foster III, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Lee-yea, LaCava-yea, Foster III-yea, Moreno-yea.
Department of Information Technology: Arlo Magpantay, (619) 235-5207 City Attorney Contact: Steven Lastomirsky
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
Item 105: Execute and Award a 5-Year Contract for As-Needed Sidewalk Slicing Services with Trip Stop Sidewalk Repair, Inc. in an Amount not-to-exceed $7,500,000.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action will authorize the award of the construction contract in the amount not-to-exceed $7,500,000, from Fund 100000, General Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R 2025-125)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an Agreement with Trip Stop Sidewalk Repair Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $7,500,000 to provide as-needed sidewalk slicing services.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on September 11, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair LaCava, second by Committee Member Foster III, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, LaCava-yea, Foster III-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Transportation Department: Margaret McCormick, (619) 527-8031 City Attorney Contact: Dominic Guglielmo
Item 106: Second Amendment to the Grant Agreement with the County of San Diego for Lead Hazard Investigations and Elimination Services.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action is for acceptance of grant funding through reimbursements, that will provide an additional $1,121,063 from January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029 for a total grant amount not-to-exceed $2,008,010 for the enforcement of the Environmental Service's Lead Program. There are no matching fund requirements for this grant. Please see Staff Report for additional information.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-103)
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
Resolution determining that the authorization of the second amendment to the sub-grantee agreement with the County of San Diego for grant funding for lead enforcement activities is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15321.
Subitem-B: (R-2025-102)
Resolution authorizing a second amendment to the sub-grantee agreement with the County of San Diego for grant funding for lead enforcement activities.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on September 12, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair von Wilpert, second by Committee Member EloRivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; LaCava-yea, von Wilpert-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Campbell-not present.
Environmental Services: Jessica Weislogel, (858) 573-1277 City Attorney Contact: William Smith
Item 107: As-Needed Consultant Services Agreement with SCS Engineers, Inc. for Compliance with Applicable Greenhouse Gas Regulations at City of San Diego Landfills.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This item is to execute an Agreement with SCS Engineers for five years in an amount not-to-exceed $1,500,000.00 from the Refuse Disposal Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-101)
Resolution determining that the approval of the as-needed consultant agreement with SCS Engineers, Inc. to provide services for compliance with applicable greenhouse gas regulations at City of San Diego landfills is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Title 14 California Code of Regulations section 15306.
Subitem-B: (R-2025-100)
Resolution authorizing an as-needed consultant agreement with SCS Engineers, Inc. to provide services for compliance with applicable greenhouse gas regulations at City of San Diego landfills; and related funding actions.
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on September 12, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair von Wilpert, second by Committee Member EloRivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; LaCava-yea, von Wilpert-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Campbell-not present.
Environmental Services: James Hay, Deputy Director, (858) 627-3321 City Attorney Contact: William Smith
Item 108: Amendment to Agreement (H2326128) with NV5, Inc., for As-Needed Plan Check and Inspection Services in the Development Services Department.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action, to approve a first amendment, will extend the agreement through March 2, 2026, and increase the not-to-exceed (NTE) amount by $1,000,000 (total NTE of $3,500,000). The estimated expenditure for Fiscal Year 2025 is $500,000. Funding is available in the Development Services Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-116)
Resolution amending an agreement (H2326128) with NV5, Inc., for as-needed plan check and inspection services for the Development Services Department to provide additional professional services for an additional $1,000,000 and extending the agreement for an additional year with a new total compensation not-to-exceed amount of $3,500,000.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on September 11, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Lee, second by Council President Pro Tem LaCava, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Lee-yea, LaCava-yea, Foster III-yea, Moreno-yea.
Development Services: Gary Geiler, (619) 446-5366
City Attorney Contact: Noah Brazier
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
Item 109: Amendment to Agreement (H2326129) with Interwest Consulting Group for As-Needed Plan Check and Inspection Services in the Development Services Department.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action, to approve a first amendment, will extend the agreement through March 2, 2026, and increase the not-to-exceed (NTE) amount by $1,000,000 (total NTE of $3,500,000). The estimated expenditure for Fiscal Year 2025 is $500,000. Funding is available in the Development Services Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-117)
Resolution authorizing an amendment to an agreement (H2326129) with Interwest Consulting Group for as-needed plan check and inspection services for the Development Services Department to provide additional professional services for an amount not-to-exceed $1,000,000 and for a one year extension with a new total compensation for services provided under the agreement notto-exceed $3,500,000.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on September 11, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Lee, second by Council President Pro Tem LaCava, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Lee-yea, LaCava-yea, Foster III-yea, Moreno-yea.
Development Services: Gary Geiler, (619) 446-5366
City Attorney Contact: Noah Brazier
Item 110: Award Agreement H2426367 with Richard Brady & Assoc. for the Purpose of Providing Construction Management Professional Services for the Alvarado 2nd Extension Pipeline Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Authorization will award a phase-funded Agreement with Richard Brady & Associates, Inc. for construction management professional services for the Alvarado 2nd Extension Pipeline project in an amount not-to-exceed $11,000,000.00 of which $1,383,964.00 is for the first phase in Fiscal Year 2025.
Council District(s) Affected: 2, 3, 7, 9.
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-107)
Resolution authorizing the award of a phase-funded consultant agreement in an amount not-to-exceed $11,000,000 with Richard Brady & Associates, Inc. for construction management professional services for the Alvarado 2nd Extension Pipeline project and related actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on September 11, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair LaCava, second by Committee Member von Wilpert, 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: Adam Wander
Item 111: Pure Water Phase 1 CIP Budget – Increase Pooled Contingency.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Authorization of this request will increase pooled contingency by $102,640,000, for an amount not-to-exceed $244,700,000 in total across all Pure Water Phase 1 construction contracts from Water Utility CIP Fund and Metro Sewer CIP Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-124)
Resolution authorizing the approval of the increase of the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Improvements Program Budget by $102,640,000 to fund the Pure Water Pooled Contingency for Phase 1 construction change orders.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on September 12, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Chair LaCava, second by Vice Chair von Wilpert, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; LaCava-yea, von Wilpert-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Campbell-not present.
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
Public Utilities: Amy Dorman, (858) 614-5741
City Attorney Contact: Elizabeth Cason
Item 112: Settlement of Tiffany Vinson v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2020-00008295-CU-OE-CTL, Claim No. 23686.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $60,000.00 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-69)
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Tiffany Vinson v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-00008295-CU-OE-CTL, related to allegations of whistleblower retaliation and disability discrimination from July 3, 2019, through September 16, 2019. Claim No. 23686.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: David M. Florence, (619) 235-5232 Tuesday, October 01, 2024
Item 113: Settlement of Denice Simmons, Individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Marc Woolf v. City of San Diego, et al., San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2022-00016872-CU-PO-CTL, Claim No. 28331.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $7,000,000.00 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-109)
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Denice Simmons, Individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Marc Woolf v. City of San Diego, et al., San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2022-00016872-CU-PO-CTL, related to a claim of personal injuries arising out of an alleged dangerous condition of public property. Risk Claim No. 28331.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Rayna A. Stephan, (619) 533-5818 Item 114: Reappointments to the Climate Advisory Board.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no City expenditures being authorized with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 2, 3, 9.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-119)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's reappointments of Jason Anderson, JD Weidman, Kelly Mills, Amy Ly, Tanisha-Jean Martin, and Cristina Marquez to the Climate Advisory Board for terms ending August 1, 2026.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
Item 115: Appointment 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-2025-121)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Jeana Renger 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
Item S505: Settlement of Bird Global, Inc., et al., United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida, Miami Division, Case Nos. 23-20514-CLC through 23-20518-CLC. (Added 9/27/24)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $750,000.00 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-110 Cor. Copy 2) (Rev 9/27/24)
Resolution authorizing the City’s contribution to the Tort Claim Trust in Bird Global, Inc. 's court-approved bankruptcy plan.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Shawn M. Robinson, (619) 236-7728 City Attorney Contact: Shawn M. Robinson
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
NON-AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, INDEPENDENT BUDGET
ANALYST, CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY
PROCLAMATIONS/CEREMONIAL ITEMS (NOT PRESENTED AT THE MEETING) Item 30: Hispanic Heritage Month.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT ELO-RIVERA, COUNCILMEMBER FOSTER III,
COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO, AND COUNCILMEMBER MORENO'S
RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming September 15 to October 15, 2024, to be “Hispanic Heritage Month” in the City of San Diego.
Item 31: Carl Demas Day.
COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming October 6, 2024 to be “Carl Demas Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item S500: Cox Communications Digital Equity Day. (Added 9/25/24) COUNCILMEMBER FOSTER III'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming October 1, 2024, to be the “Cox Communications Digital Equity Day” in the City of San Diego.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT BY COUNCILMEMBERS
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
INFORMATIONAL AND ADOPTION AGENDA ITEMS (10AM SESSION)
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item S506: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) Round 2 Grant. (Added 9/27/24)
This item will be considered 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 will allow the City of San Diego to apply, accept, and expend grant funds in the amount of $7 Million. Grant funds will be used for consultant costs related to Small-scale Neighborhood Homes Initiative and for DIF fee relief for affordable homes that further the City’s fair housing goals. Matching funds are not required however, City staff time will be offered as an in-kind match for a total of $150,000.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-153)
Resolution authorizing application for and receipt and expenditure of United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing Grant funds in an amount not-to-exceed $7 million for the Small-Scale Neighborhood Homes Initiative and Development Impact Fees Credit for Affordable Homes Program.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Planning: Angela Dang, (619) 236-6621
City Attorney Contact: Jeanne MacKinnon
10AM DISCUSSION, RESOLUTION TO BE ADOPTED:
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
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, nonagenda 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, October 01, 2024
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 01, 2024 AT 2:00 PM
ROLL CALL
REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE BY A COUNCILMEMBER FOR ITEMS TRAILED FROM
MORNING OR ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR AFTERNOON SESSION
ADOPTION AGENDA, DISCUSSION ITEMS
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item S501: A Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego Requesting a National Emergency from the Federal Government and for the Federal Government to Fully Fund the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Comprehensive Infrastructure Solution for the Tijuana River. (Added 9/25/24)
This item will be considered 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:
(R-2025-123)
Resolution Requesting a National Emergency from the Federal Government and for the Federal Government to Fully Fund the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Comprehensive Infrastructure Solution for the Tijuana River.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 8: Robert Broomfield, (619) 236-6688
City Attorney Contact: Noah Brazier
DISCUSSION, RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED:
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
Item S502: Second Amendment to the Agreement with Dreams for Change for the Safe Sleeping Program at 20th & B. (Added 9/25/24)
This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This second amendment will increase the budget by $338,585.30, in an amount not-to-exceed $1,900,450.73 during any option period during the term of the agreement. $1,602,043 in funding in FY25 will be made available within the approved budget for Safe Sleeping, and $298,407 funded through savings as identified by City Council through the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget (R-315627).
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-147)
Resolution determining that approval of the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Dreams for Change for the Safe Sleeping Program at 20th & B Operations Yard is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Title 14 California Code of Regulations section 15301.
Subitem-B: (R-2025-148)
Resolution approving the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Dreams for Change for the Safe Sleeping Program at 20th & B Operations Yard.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Homelessness Strategies: Sarah Jarman, (619) 385-6963
City Attorney Contact: Jose A Garcia
Item S503: First Amendment to the Agreement with Downtown San Diego Partnership Foundation for Safe Sleeping Program Operations at O Lot. (Added 9/25/24)
This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Increase the not-to-exceed amount of the Downtown San Diego Partnership Foundation contract by $8,071,192.60, from $1,260,782.00 to $9,331,974.60 to cover funding for all option periods. Approximately $829,203.31 to fund the expanded capacity will be funded through FY25 anticipated savings realized Tuesday, October 01, 2024
from the inclement weather shelter at the Old Central Library and other shelter program ancillary costs
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-144)
Resolution determining that the approval of the First Amendment to the Agreement with Downtown San Diego Partnership Foundation for Safe Sleeping Program Operations at O Lot is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to section 15301.
Subitem-B: (R-2025-143)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with Downtown San Diego Partnership Foundation for Safe Sleeping Program Operations at O Lot in an amount not-to-exceed $9,331,974.60 contingent on annual appropriations, of which Fiscal Year 2025 expenditures are not-to-exceed $2,121,693.31, modify the initial Agreement term to expire June 30, 2025 with three one-year options to extend the Agreement, and clarify O Lot's location.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Homelessness Strategies: Sarah Jarman, (619) 385-6963
City Attorney Contact: Justin Bargar
Item S504: Second Amendment to the Agreement with Dreams for Change for Safe Sleeping Program Operations at O Lot. (Added 9/25/24)
This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This item will increase the contract not-to-exceed amount by $10,130,610.30, from $2,928,106.36 to $13,058,716.49 for the term of the agreement including all option years, pending annual appropriation by council. Funding in FY25 will be made available within the approved budget for Safe Sleeping.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-146)
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
Resolution determining that the approval of the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Dreams for Change for Safe Sleeping Program Operations at O Lot is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to section 15301.
Subitem-B: (R-2025-145)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Dreams for Change for Safe Sleeping Program Operations at O Lot in an amount not-to-exceed $13,058,716.49 contingent on annual appropriations, of which Fiscal Year 2025 expenditures are not-to-exceed $2,928,106.19, and modify the initial Agreement term to expire June 30, 2025, with three one-year options to extend the Agreement.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Homelessness Strategies: Sarah Jarman, (619) 385-6963
City Attorney Contact: Justin Bargar
Item S507: Short-Term Action Plan on Homelessness (Added 9/27/24) This item will be considered 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:
(R-2025-152)
Resolution confirming support and implementation of the Short-Term Action Plan to replace 614 shelter beds at Golden Hall and the Paul Mirabile Center.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 9: Maya Rosas, (619) 236-6699
City Attorney Contact: Heather Ferbert
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 330: Palm & Hollister Apartments, Project No. PRJ-0698277.
This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
All costs associated with this action are paid from a deposit account maintained by the applicant.
Council District(s) Affected: 8.
Proposed Actions:
Community Plan Amendment, Rezone, Site Development Permit, Neighborhood Development Permit, Multi-Habitat Planning Area Boundary Line Adjustment, and a Vesting Tentative Map to demolish a vacant residential structure and outbuildings to construct a total of 198 multiple dwelling units, including eight affordable residential units, in 13 buildings. The project site is proposed to be rezoned from AR1-2, RM-1-1, and RS-1-7 to RM-2-6 and the project would amend the Otay Mesa-Nestor Community Plan to redesignate the community plan land use from Open Space, Mixed-Use, and Residential Low Density (5-10 du/ac) to Residential Medium-High Density (20 – 35 du/ac) and remove View and Access Points A and B from Appendix C. The 5.92-acre site is located at 555 Hollister Street (APN 319-020-04) within the Otay Mesa-Nestor Community Plan area. An Environmental Impact Report with findings and statement of overriding considerations and a Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program has been prepared for the project.
Subitem-A: (R-2025-96)
Resolution certifying Environmental Impact Report No. PRJ-0698277/ SCH NO. 2022060468, adopting Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adopting a Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program.
Subitem-A: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Subitem-B: (R-2025-97)
Resolution approving Site Development Permit No. PMT-2587528, Neighborhood Development Permit No. PMT-3288228, and a Multi-Habitat Planning Area boundary line adjustment.
Subitem-B: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Subitem-C: (R-2025-98)
DISCUSSION, NOTICED HEARINGS:
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
Resolution adopting amendments to the Otay Mesa-Nestor Community Plan to redesignate the 5.92 acre site located at 555 Hollister Street from Open Space, Mixed Use, and Residential Low Density to Residential Medium-High Density.
Subitem-C: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Subitem-D: (R-2025-99)
Resolution approving Vesting Tentative Map No. PMT-2587526.
Subitem-D: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Subitem-E: (O-2025-30)
Introduction of an Ordinance rezoning 5.92 acres located within the Otay MesaNestor Community Plan area from Residential Multiple (RM-1-1), Residential Single (RS-1-7), and Agricultural Residential (AR-1-2) zones to the Residential Multiple (RM-2-6) Zone.
Subitem-E: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Development Services: Oscar Galvez III, (619) 446-5237
City Attorney Contact: Lauren Hendrickson
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT IN HONOR OF APPROPRIATE PARTIES
ADJOURNMENT
Tuesday, October 01, 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 Proclamation 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 Proclamation 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 Tuesday, October 01, 2024
than one group on the same side requests an organized presentation, the 15 minutes will 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.
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Tuesday, October 01, 2024
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