Minutes — San Diego City Council, December 17, 2024

THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
OF
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 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 ..........................................................................................................................................9 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS .........................................................................................10 Item 600: Lead Hazard Prevention and Control Ordinance Revisions.....................................10 Item 601: Project Reimbursement Funding Between City and SANDAG for Construction of Washington Street Bikeway Pavement Repair Project ...........................................................11 Item 602: As-Needed Civil Engineering Consultant Contracts with Intersecting Metrics, Horrocks LLC, and WSP USA, Inc ........................................................................................12 Item 603: Authorize the Use of City Forces for One Pavement Rehabilitation Project..............14 Item 604: First Amendment to the Energy Cost Recovery and Reduction Services Contract with Procure America, Inc..........................................................................................................15 Item 605: Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Public Utilities Department.16 Item 606: Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Department of General Services ............................................................................................................................17 Item 607: Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Environmental Services Department.......................................................................................................................18 Minutes of Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Page 2
Table of Contents (Continued)
Item 608: Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Information Technology Department.......................................................................................................................19 Item 609: Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code for SDCERS.................................20 Item 610: Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Homelessness Strategies and Solutions Department.........................................................................................................21 Item 611: Appointments to the Airports Advisory Committee................................................21 Item 612: Resolution Designating the 4400 Block of Beyer Boulevard at the Intersection of Otay Mesa Road in the San Ysidro Community as Grace Kojima Drive....................................22 Item 613: Resolution Excusing Councilmember Joe LaCava from Certain City Council and Committee Meetings ..........................................................................................................23 Item 614: Resolution Excusing Councilmember Marni von Wilpert from City Council and Committee Meetings ..........................................................................................................24 Item 615: Joe Panetta Day ................................................................................................25 Item 616: Tommy Sablan Day ...........................................................................................26 Item 617: Mrs. Carmen Martinez Day .................................................................................26 Item 618: San Ysidro Health Day .......................................................................................27 Item 619: Amended and Restated Design, Construction, and Reimbursement Agreement Between the City of San Diego and the East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority ...........................................................................................................................27 Item 620: Approval for the Movement of Smart Streetlight and Automated License Plate Reader (“ALPR”) Technology Consistent with the Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology Ordinance........................................................................................................28 Item 621: PRJ-1099954: University of San Diego (USD) Master Plan Amendment.................30 Item 622: Kathleen Castello Day ........................................................................................31 Item 623: Inez Nunez Day.................................................................................................32 Item 624: Margaret Taylor Day..........................................................................................32 Item 625: Settlement of Gertrudis Quinto v. City of San Diego, et al. San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2022-00051197-CU-PO-CTL, Claim No. 29819 ...........................................................33 Minutes of Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Page 3
Table of Contents (Continued)
Item 626: Confirming the Selection of a Council President Pro Tem, Standing Council Committee Assignments, and Appointment of Councilmembers to the Audit Committee for Calendar Year 2025............................................................................................................34 Item 627: Establishing Temporary Rule of Council 6.11.3 to Create a Temporary Special Issues Council Committee Named the Select Committee on Addressing Cost of Living and Appointments of Councilmembers to the Committee.............................................................35 Item 628: Confirming the Appointments of Mayor Todd Gloria and Councilmembers to Outside Organizations for Calendar Year 2025..................................................................................36 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................37 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................37 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 4
for the Special Meeting of Tuesday, December 17, 2024

CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President LaCava at 10:00 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 12:42 p.m. for the noon recess to be reconvened at 1:00 p.m.

The meeting was reconvened by Council President LaCava at 1:17 p.m. with Councilmember Foster not present. Councilmember Foster arrived to the meeting at 1:27 p.m. Council President LaCava recessed the meeting at 3:35 p.m. to convene the Housing Authority meeting. Council President LaCava reconvened the regular meeting at 5:02 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 5:18 p.m.

ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING
PRESENT:

CD-1 Council President 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 Council President Pro Tem Kent Lee
CD-7 Councilmember Raul A. Campillo - (Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(f), participated remotely for just cause due to childcare with no individual 18 years of age or older present in the room.)
CD-8 Councilmember Vivian Moreno
CD-9 Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera
ABSENT:

None.

CITY CLERK:

Fuentes (km/gs)

ROLL CALL
(1) Council President LaCava-present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-present
(3) Councilmember Whitburn-present
(4) Councilmember Foster-present
(5) Councilmember von Wilpert-present
(6) Councilmember Lee-present
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(7) Councilmember Campillo-present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-present

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Councilmember Foster.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Foster.

NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:

Isabella Almeraya commented on revision to the tenant protection act.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:04 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:

Zacarian Espinoza commented on flooding in Southeast San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:06 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:

Issa Ransaw commented on transit safety.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:08 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4:

Britton Watkins commented on high school students’ mental health.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:10 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-5:

Jasmine Gutierrez commented on job readiness homeless crisis.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:12 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6:

Jackson Spencer commented on low-income housing inequality.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:14 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7:

Ri Luis Y Prado commented on seals at Casa Beach.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:16 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8:

Alexander Amador commented on housing crisis in National City.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:18 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9:

Raidyn Marshall commented on SeaWorld killing birds with fireworks.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:21 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10:

Avery M Gilsford commented on homeless; vacant lots.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:23 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11:

Jovani W. Berrios commented on street sanitation Downtown.

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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:25 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-12:

Kieran Henrig commented on sewage pollution in Imperial Beach.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:27 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-13:

Cash Rogers commented on air pollution in Barrio Logan.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:29 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-14:

Rashan Thomas Hobson commented on the Tijuana River.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:32 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-15:

Yadeen Martinez commented on drug abuse.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:34 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-16:

Purita A. Javier commented on ceramics kiln toxicity in a residential zone community.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:37 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-17:

Cesar B. Javier commented on ceramics kiln toxicity in a residential zone community.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:39 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-18 (virtual):

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Becky Rapp commented on marijuana businesses paying taxes.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:02 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-19 (virtual):

Peggy Walker commented on high potency THC.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:04 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-20 (virtual):

Terri-Ann Skelly commented on supporting young adults with meaningful employment.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:06 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-21 (virtual):

Kathleen Lippitt commented on substance abuse among young adults.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:08 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-22 (virtual):

Judi Strang commented on the Battle of the Bulge which killed over 19,000 young men during WWII.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:10 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-23 (virtual):

Megan Stuart commented on serious public health risks associated to marijuana.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:12 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-24 (virtual):

Joy Sunyata commented on part 9 of Declaration of Interdependence for San Diego-Tijuana.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:14 PM
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MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT COUNCIL COMMENT-1:

Councilmember von Wilpert commented on school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin. She said a second grader had to call 911. Councilmember von Wilpert noted that San Diego is working hard to ensure we’re not putting kids in harm’s way, and we have a system to report things at schools.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:17 AM
CITY CLERK COMMENT:

Clerk Fuentes announced that California Revealed selected the “Street View and Photography” held within the City Clerk Archives collection from numerous submissions and nominations due to its relevance to local history. She mentioned this is the City Clerk’s Office first grant awarded.

City Clerk Fuentes thanked the Library Department’s Special Collections Section for their invaluable assistance in helping our Archives Access and Preservation program submit this grant successfully.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:18 AM

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.

Item 600: Lead Hazard Prevention and Control Ordinance Revisions.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

There are no expected fiscal implications with the changes being proposed. The City of San Diego has a lead enforcement program in place. No additional costs are anticipated with these proposed changes.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-43) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 10 for the Special Meeting of Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 5, Article 4, Division 10 of the San Diego Municipal Code relating to the Lead Hazard Prevention and Control Ordinance.

Committee Actions Taken:

This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on November 14, 2024.

ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Elo-Rivera, second by Committee Member Campbell, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.

VOTE: 3-0; LaCava-yea, Campbell-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, von Wilpert-not present.

Environmental Services: Kirby Brady, (619) 573-1275
City Attorney Contact: Frederick M. Ortlieb
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO INTRODUCE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 601: Project Reimbursement Funding Between City and SANDAG for Construction of Washington Street Bikeway Pavement Repair Project.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

This action will authorize to transfer appropriations in an amount not-to-exceed $359,232.42 from Street Resurfacing and Reconstruction, to newly created CIP Washington Street Bikeway Pavement Repair, within Debt Funded General Fund.

Council District(s) Affected: 3.

Proposed Actions:

Subitem-A: (R-2025-292) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315942
Resolution determining that the addition of Capital Improvement Project RD-25002 for the Washington Street Bikeway pavement repair to the Capital Improvement Program is exempt Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 11 for the Special Meeting of Tuesday, December 17, 2024
from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.

Subitem-B: (R-2025-291) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315943
Resolution authorizing Capital Improvement Project RD-25002 for the Washington Street Bikeway pavement repair in an amount not-to-exceed $359,232.42.

Committee Actions Taken:

This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on November 13, 2024.

ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair LaCava, second by Committee Member Foster III, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.

VOTE: 3-0; Whitburn-yea, LaCava-yea, Foster III-yea, von Wilpert-not present.

Transportation Department: Everett Hauser, (619) 533-3012 City Attorney Contact: Cassandra Mougin
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 602: As-Needed Civil Engineering Consultant Contracts with Intersecting Metrics, Horrocks LLC, and WSP USA, Inc.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

This action encumbers a minimum of $1,000 per contract ($3,000 total) once the Department of Finance certifies funds are on deposit. Additional funds, up to $2,500,000 per agreement, will be encumbered as each task order is approved and funds are certified. Task orders are expected to be funded by development impact fee administration funds, grants & General Plan Maintenance Fee (GPMF) revenue, with future expenses contingent on the annual Appropriations Ordinance for the applicable fiscal year.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

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Proposed Actions:

Subitem-A: (R-2025-261) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315944
Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Intersecting Metrics for as-needed civil engineering consultant services, in an amount not-to-exceed $2,500,000 over five years, and related actions.

Subitem-B: (R-2025-262) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315945
Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Horrocks, LLC for as-needed civil engineering consultant services, in an amount not-to-exceed $2,500,000 over five years, and related actions.

Subitem-C: (R-2025-263) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315946
Resolution authorizing an Agreement with WSP USA, Inc. for as-needed civil engineering consultant services, in an amount not-to-exceed $2,500,000 over five years, and related actions.

Committee Actions Taken:

This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on November 13, 2024.

ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair LaCava, second by Committee Member Foster III, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.

VOTE: 3-0; Whitburn-yea, LaCava-yea, Foster III-yea, von Wilpert-not present.

Planning: Gaetano Martedi, (619) 533-3678
City Attorney Contact: Lindsey H. Sebastian
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

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Item 603: Authorize the Use of City Forces for One Pavement Rehabilitation Project.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

This action will authorize the use of City Forces in excess of the $500,000.00 threshold defined by Municipal Code § 22.3105 to complete one paving project within CIP AID00005, Street Resurfacing and Reconstruction, in an amount not-to-exceed $10, 000,000.00.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:

Subitem-A: (R-2025-248) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315947
Resolution determining that using City Forces to perform mill and pave street repairs and reconstruction at multiple locations Citywide is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.

Subitem-B: (R-2025-247) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315948
Resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to use City Forces to complete the new Fiscal Year 2025 Transportation Mill & Pave project within CIP AID00005, Street Resurfacing and Reconstruction, in an amount not-to-exceed $4,600,000.

Committee Actions Taken:

This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on November 13, 2024.

ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair LaCava, second by Committee Member Foster III, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.

VOTE: 3-0; Whitburn-yea, LaCava-yea, Foster III-yea, von Wilpert-not present.

Transportation Department: Patrick Hadley, (619) 527-7504 City Attorney Contact: Ryan P. Gerrity
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

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Item 604: First Amendment to the Energy Cost Recovery and Reduction Services Contract with Procure America, Inc.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

The City shall pay the Contractor 30% of realized cost savings in accordance with this Contract in an amount not-to-exceed five-million Dollars ($5,000,000). The City will fund this contract through the Energy Fund. Fiscal Year 2025 payments are estimated to be $1,260,000, which is included in the FY 2025 adopted budget.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-288) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315949
Resolution authorizing a First Amendment to Agreement No. RFP 10089878-22-E with Procure America, Inc. for continuation of energy cost recovery and reduction services.

Committee Actions Taken:

This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on October 10, 2024.

ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair von Wilpert, second by Committee Member Elo-Rivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.

VOTE: 3-0; LaCava-yea, von Wilpert-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Campbell-not present.

Sustainability and Mobility: Megan Ong, (619) 236-7077
City Attorney Contact: Frederick M. Ortlieb
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

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Item 605: Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Public Utilities Department.

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:
(R-2025-276) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315950
Resolution adopting an amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Public Utilities Department.

This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Public Utilities: Daniel Manley, (858) 654-4414
City Attorney Contact: Jose A. Garcia
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 606: Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Department of General Services.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

NA; there is no cost associated with this action.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-168) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315951
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Resolution adopting an amended Conflict of Interest Code for the General Services Department.

This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Department of General Services: David Onate, (619) 527-7600 City Attorney Contact: Hilda R. Mendoza
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 607: Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Environmental Services Department.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

There are no costs associated with this item.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-293) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315952
Resolution adopting an amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Environmental Services Department.

This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Environmental Services: Nicholas Dizon, (858) 492-6011
City Attorney Contact: Jose A. Garcia
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
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CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 608: Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Information Technology Department.

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:
(R-2025-286) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315953
Resolution adopting an amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Department of Information Technology.

This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Department of Information Technology: Jane Linquist, (619) 533-3440 City Attorney Contact: Jose A. Garcia
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

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Item 609: Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code for SDCERS.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

No cost associated with this action.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-285) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315954
Resolution adopting an amended Conflict of Interest Code for the San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System.

This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
SDCERS: Gregg Rademacher, (619) 525-3620
City Attorney Contact: Jose A. Garcia
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 610: Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Homelessness Strategies and Solutions Department.

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:

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(R-2025-287) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315955
Resolution adopting an amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Homelessness Strategies and Solutions Department.

This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Homelessness Strategies: Renee Robertson, (858) 868-1571 City Attorney Contact: Jose A. Garcia
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 611: Appointments to the Airports Advisory Committee.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

There are no City expenditures being authorized with this action.

Council District(s) Affected: 1, 2, 7.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-265) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315956
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointments of Peter Doft, for a term ending February 28, 2026, Shawn Ellis and Melissa Johnston, for terms ending February 28, 2027, and Rob Hixson for a term ending February 28, 2025, to the Airports Advisory Committee.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
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CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 612: Resolution Designating the 4400 Block of Beyer Boulevard at the Intersection of Otay Mesa Road in the San Ysidro Community as Grace Kojima Drive.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

Council Policy 200-10, “Honorary Street Names,” states that funding for the installation of honorary street title signs shall be the responsibility of the sponsoring Councilmember. The Councilmember shall identify, obtain, and make such funds available to the mayor or designer.

Therefore, funding for this honorary street title sign will be provided by Council District 8.

Council District(s) Affected: 8.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-289) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315957
Resolution designating the 4400 Block of Beyer Boulevard at the intersection of Otay Mesa Road located in the San Ysidro Community as Grace Kojima Drive.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 8: Giancarlo Lopez, (619) 236-6688
City Attorney Contact: Ray Palmucci
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

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Item 613: Resolution Excusing Councilmember Joe LaCava from Certain City Council and Committee Meetings.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

N/A; there is no contract associated with this action.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-294) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315958
Resolution excusing Councilmember Joe LaCava from City Council and Committee meetings.

This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 1: Abbey Reuter, (619) 236-7762
City Attorney Contact: Jose A. Garcia
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 614: Resolution Excusing Councilmember Marni von Wilpert from City Council and Committee Meetings.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

N/A, there is no cost associated with this item.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:

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(R-2025-296) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315959
Resolution excusing Councilmember Marni von Wilpert from City Council and Committee meetings.

This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 5: Justin Garver, (619) 236-6655
City Attorney Contact: Jose A. Garcia
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.

Item 615: Joe Panetta Day.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA AND COUNCILMEMBER LEE’S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming December 31, 2024, to be “Joe Panetta Day” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:20 AM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO APPROVE. Second by Raul A. Campillo.

Passed by the following vote:

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Item 616: Tommy Sablan Day.

COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming December 17, 2024, to be “Tommy Sablan Day” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:20 AM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO APPROVE. Second by Raul A. Campillo.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 617: Mrs. Carmen Martinez Day.

COUNCILMEMBER MORENO'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming December 17, 2024, to be “Mrs. Carmen Martinez Day” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:20 AM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO APPROVE. Second by Raul A. Campillo.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 618: San Ysidro Health Day.

COUNCILMEMBER MORENO'S RECOMMENDATION:

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APPROVED
Proclaiming December 17, 2024, to be “San Ysidro Health Day” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:20 AM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO APPROVE. Second by Raul A. Campillo.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 619: Amended and Restated Design, Construction, and Reimbursement Agreement Between the City of San Diego and the East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

This amendment increases the total project costs by $47,364,908. The total project costs will now be $104,548,712 funded by the Water Fund ($59,580,978), the Municipal Sewer Fund ($43,671,091) and the Metro Sewer Fund ($1,296,644).

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-65 Cor. Copy) INTRODUCED WITH DIRECTION, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025
Introduction of an Ordinance approving the Amended and Restated Agreement with East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority for the Design and Construction of the East County Residuals Line and the Rehabilitation of the East Mission Gorge Force Main and Related Actions.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.

Committee Actions Taken:

This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on November 14, 2024.

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ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campbell, second by Chair LaCava, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.

VOTE: 3-0; LaCava-yea, Campbell-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, von Wilpert-not present.

Public Utilities: Lisa Celaya, (858) 614-4042
City Attorney Contact: Melissa D. Ables
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:50 AM

MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO INTRODUCE WITH DIRECTION TO THE INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST’S STAFF WORK WITH PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE A FULL ANALYSIS ON THE NUMBERS THAT CLARIFY COST IMPACT. Second by Kent Lee.

Passed by the following vote:

Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A.

Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: Henry L. Foster III, Vivian Moreno;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).

Item 620: Approval for the Movement of Smart Streetlight and Automated License Plate Reader (“ALPR”) Technology Consistent with the Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology 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:

Subitem-A: (R-2025-290) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315961
Resolution determining that the movement of Smart Streetlight and Automated License Plate Recognition technology is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15302(c) of the CEQA Guidelines.

Subitem-B: (R-2025-295) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315962
Resolution approving movement of Smart Streetlight and Automated License Plate Recognition technologies 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 Whitburn, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.

VOTE: 3-0; von Wilpert-yea, Campbell yea, Whitburn-yea, Campillo-not present.

Police: Captain Jeff Jordon, (619) 531-2701
City Attorney Contact: Michelle Garland
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:20 PM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Stephen Whitburn.

Passed by the following vote:

Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo;
Nay: Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).

Item 621: PRJ-1099954: University of San Diego (USD) Master Plan Amendment.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

None with this action. All costs associated with the processing of this application are recovered through a deposit account funded by the applicant.

Council District(s) Affected: 7.

Proposed Actions:

The University of San Diego Master Plan Amendment, Project No. PRJ-1099954, proposes a Conditional Use Permit, Site Development Permit (to amend Conditional Use Permit No. 1605027 and Site Development Permit No. 1831047), a Planned Development Permit, and Easement Vacations for Projects 11, 15, 22, 23, 27 and 30 of the University of San Diego (USD) Master Plan to increase student housing capacity, permit deviations to building height and floor area ratios of the underlying base zones, vacate public easements (water and storm drain), add 5701 Josephine Street (APN No. 436-390-01) within the USD Master Plan area, and amend the Master Plan design guidelines to reflect the plan revisions.

Subitem-A: (R-2025-244) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315963
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Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. PMT-3234656, Site Development Permit No.

PMT 3234657 and Planned Development Permit No. PMT-3302312, for the University of San Diego Master Plan Amendment - Project No. PRJ-1099954.

Subitem-A: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.

Subitem-B: (R-2025-245) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315964
Resolution approving Easement Vacation No. 3304405 for the University of San Diego Master Plan Amendment – Project No. PRJ-1099954.

Subitem-B: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.

Subitem-C: (R-2025-246) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315965
Resolution approving Easement Vacation No. 3304403 for the University of San Diego Master Plan Amendment – Project No. PRJ-1099954.

Subitem-C: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Development Services: Xavier Del Valle, (619) 517-7941
City Attorney Contact: Jeanne MacKinnon
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:59 PM
Public testimony by Andre Maillie, Briana Burton, Maya Rothwell, Morgan Pheng, Dan Dillabough, Chris Nayve, The OriginalDra, and Joy Sunyata.

MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Stephen Whitburn.

Passed by the following vote:

NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.

Item 622: Kathleen Castello Day.

MAYOR GLORIA AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S RECOMMENDATION:

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APPROVED
Proclaiming December 11, 2024, to be “Kathleen Castello Day” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:20 AM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO APPROVE. Second by Raul A. Campillo.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 623: Inez Nunez Day.

MAYOR GLORIA AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming January 18, 2025, to be “Inez Nunez Day” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:20 AM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO APPROVE. Second by Raul A. Campillo.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 624: Margaret Taylor Day.

MAYOR GLORIA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA AND COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming December 17, 2024, to be “Margaret Taylor Day” in the City of San Diego.

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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:20 AM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO APPROVE. Second by Raul A. Campillo.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 625: Settlement of Gertrudis Quinto v. City of San Diego, et al. San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2022-00051197-CU-PO-CTL, Claim No. 29819.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

Settlement amount of $275,000.00 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-264) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315960
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Gertrudis Quinto v. City of San Diego et al., San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00051197-CU-PO-CTL, related to a claim for personal injury damages from a trip and fall accident on a sidewalk adjacent to 10825 Chinon Circle in the City of San Diego on June 5, 2022. Claim No. 29819.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Laura K. Gantney, (619) 235-5884 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.

Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: Marni von Wilpert;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).

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Item 626: Confirming the Selection of a Council President Pro Tem, Standing Council Committee Assignments, and Appointment of Councilmembers to the Audit Committee for Calendar Year 2025.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

There are no costs associated with this action.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:

Subitem-A: (R-2025-301) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315966
Resolution confirming the selection of a Council President Pro Tem.

Subitem-A: This item is not subject to the Mayor’s veto.

Subitem-B: (R-2025-302) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315967
Resolution confirming appointments of Councilmembers to standing committees for calendar year 2025.

Subitem-B: This item is not subject to the Mayor’s veto.

Subitem-C: (R-2025-303) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315968
Resolution confirming appointments of Councilmembers to the Audit Committee for calendar year 2025.

Subitem-C: This item is not subject to the Mayor’s veto.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council President’s Office: Luz Anaya Luna, (619) 236-6699 City Attorney Contact: Kathy J. Steinman
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:41 PM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO ADOPT. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.

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);
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Not Present: (None).

Item 627: Establishing Temporary Rule of Council 6.11.3 to Create a Temporary Special Issues Council Committee Named the Select Committee on Addressing Cost of Living and Appointments of Councilmembers to the Committee.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

There are no costs associated with this action.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:

Subitem-A: (R-2025-304) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315969
Resolution adding Temporary Rule 6.11.3 to the Rules of Council creating a special issues committee named the Select Committee on Addressing Cost of Living.

Subitem-A: This item is not subject to the Mayor’s veto.

Subitem-B: (R-2025-305) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315970
Resolution confirming appointments of Councilmembers Sean Elo-Rivera as chair, Henry Foster III as vice chair, and Marni von Wilpert as member to the temporary special issues committee named the Select Committee on Addressing Cost of Living for one-year terms, or until a successor is duly appointed and confirmed.

Subitem-B: This item is not subject to the Mayor’s veto.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council President's Office: Brian Elliott, (619) 510-6874 City Attorney Contact: Kathy J. Steinman
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:41 PM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO ADOPT. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.

Passed by the following vote:

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Item 628: Confirming the Appointments of Mayor Todd Gloria and Councilmembers to Outside Organizations for Calendar Year 2025.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

There are no costs associated with this action.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:

Subitem-A: (R-2025-307) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315971
Resolution confirming the appointments of Mayor Todd Gloria and Councilmembers to outside organizations for calendar year 2025.

Subitem-B: (R-2025-306) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315972
Resolution confirming appointments to the San Diego Community Power Board of Directors effective February 16, 2025.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council President’s Office: Luz Anaya Luna, (619) 236-6611 City Attorney Contact: Kathy J. Steinman
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:41 PM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO ADOPT. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.

Passed by the following vote:

REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.

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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 5:18 p.m.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:18 PM

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