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CITY OF SAN DIEGO
COUNCIL AGENDA
COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Joe LaCava • First District
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM
Kent Lee • Sixth District
COUNCILMEMBERS
Jennifer Campbell • Second District
Stephen Whitburn • Third District
Henry L. Foster III • Fourth District
Marni von Wilpert • Fifth District
Raul A. Campillo • Seventh District
Vivian Moreno • Eighth District
Sean Elo-Rivera • Ninth District
Charles Modica Heather Ferbert
Independent City Attorney
Budget Analyst
Diana J. S. Fuentes
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OTHER LEGISLATIVE MEETINGS
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THE MORNING MEETING
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CONSENT ITEMS
The Consent items listed are considered to be routine, and the environmental documents have been considered.
APPROVAL AGENDA
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Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: Approval of Council Minutes for November 11, 2024 - Adj.
Subitem-B: Approval of Council Minutes for November 12, 2024.
Subitem-C: Approval of Council Minutes for November 18, 2024.
Subitem-D: Approval of Council Minutes for November 19, 2024.
Subitem-E: Approval of Council Minutes for November 25, 2024 – Adj.
Subitem-F: Approval of Council Minutes for November 26, 2024 – Adj.
Subitem-G: Approval of Council Minutes for December 2, 2024 – Adj.
Subitem-H: Approval of Council Minutes for December 3, 2024 – Adj.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
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ADOPTION AGENDA
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Item 50: Amendment to Section 2, Article 6, Division 22 of the San Diego Municipal Code on the Composition of the Airports Advisory Committee.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-45)
Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 6, Division 22 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending sections 26.2202, 26.2203, and 26.2204 relating to the Airports Advisory Committee.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Rules Committee meeting on October 30, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campillo, second by Vice Chair LaCava, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 5-0; Elo-Rivera -yea, LaCava-yea, Lee-yea, Moreno-yea, Campillo-yea. (Rev. 1/8/25)
Council District 7: Emma Palmer, (619) 236-6760
City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
CONSENT, ORDINANCES TO BE INTRODUCED:
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Item 51: Amendment to the Municipal Code, Relating to the Sale or Rental of Vessels in Beach Areas, Including Mission Bay Park.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 1, 2.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-68)
Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article 3, Division 00 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Section 63.20.20, relating to the sale or rental of vessels in beach areas, including Mission Bay Park.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Public Safety Committee on November 20, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Chair von Wilpert, second by Committee Member Whitburn, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions for the Consent Agenda Items 1-4, including Item 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, Campell-yea, Whitburn-yea, Campillo-not present.
Fire-Rescue: James Gartland, (619) 221-8832
City Attorney Contact: Daniel Orloff
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
ADOPTION AGENDA
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Item 52: Beyer Park Phase 1 – Approval of Contract Extension to Exercise Long Term Maintenance and Monitoring Agreement (LTMMA) Option with Dick Miller Inc.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The cost for this request is an additional $418,030.00 to add to the current construction contract with Dick Miller Inc. This will bring the cost for the construction contract from $16,648,310.00 to a total of $17,066,340.00. Funds will come from the Otay Mesa FBA.
Council District(s) Affected: 8.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 12/9/2024, Item 601 (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Whitburn-not present):
(O-2025-60 Cor. Copy) (Rev. 1/10/25)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to exercise the Long Term Maintenance and Monitoring Agreement (LTMMA) option to the Contract with Dick Miller Inc. for an additional amount of $418,030, and extend the term of the Agreement for an additional 60 months in connection with the construction of Beyer Park Phase I.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
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.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Jason Grani, (619) 533-7525 City Attorney Contact: Dana C. Fairchild
CONSENT, ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED:
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Item 53: Time Extension of Construction Contract (K-20-1914-EMR-3) Civic Center Plaza Elevator Emergency Modernization Project with Otis Elevator Company.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action will extend contract duration only and does not have associated Fiscal Considerations.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 12/9/2024, Item 602 (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Whitburn-not present):
(O-2025-61)
Ordinance authorizing the obligations of Construction Contract K-20-1914- EMR-3, Civic Center Plaza Elevator Emergency Modernization Project, with Otis Elevator Company to extend beyond five years for an additional one year, through December 16, 2025.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
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.
Engineering & Capital Projects: George Ghossain, (619) 533-4397 City Attorney Contact: Christina L. Rae
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Item 54: Time Extension - Contract # K-18-1472-DBB-3 with Flatiron West Inc., for Construction Services for the West Mission Bay Drive Bridge Over San Diego River Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no costs associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 2.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 12/9/2024, Item 603 (Council voted 7-1, Councilmember von Wilpert-nay and Councilmember Whitburn-not present):
(O-2025-57)
Ordinance authorizing the obligations of construction contract No. K-18-1472- DBB-3 for West Mission Bay Drive Bridge Over the San Diego River Project, with Flatiron West, Inc. to extend beyond five years for an additional 54 months to December 31, 2028.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99
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.
Engineering & Capital Projects: George Ghossain, (619) 533-4397 City Attorney Contact: Ryan P. Gerrity
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Item 55: Second Amendment to Contract with Intergraph Corporation dba Hexagon Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial Division for Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
All costs will be coming from General Fund. The total not-to-exceed amount is $6,500,000, which will cover this contract from Fiscal Year 2025 to Fiscal Year 2030.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 12/9/2024, Item 604 (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Whitburn-not present):
(O-2025-62)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Contract with Intergraph Corporation through its Hexagon Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial Division, extending the Contract for an additional one year with up to four additional one-year options for a total term of 10 years, for a total not to exceed amount of $12,378,244.48 for continued services for a Computer Aided Dispatch System.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Public Safety Committee meeting on November 20, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Chair von Wilpert, second by Committee Member Whitburn, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions for the Consent Agenda Items 1-4, including Item 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: Virgil Palisoc, (619) 531-2229
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
City Attorney Contact: Jill S. Cristich
Item 56: Extension of K-17-1518-MAC-3, Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) for Water, Wastewater, and Storm Water Pipeline Projects for an Additional Twelve (12) Months.
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 12/9/2024, Item 605 (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Whitburn-not present):
(O-2025-59)
Ordinance authorizing the obligations of the Multiple Award Construction Contract for water, wastewater, and stormwater pipeline projects with T C Construction Company, Inc. (K-17-1518-MAC-3) to extend beyond five years for an additional twelve months to allow for completion of two task orders and related actions.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
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 Engineering & Capital Projects: Shadi Sami, (619) 236-7306 City Attorney Contact: Adam Wander
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Item 57: Approval of First Amendment to the Consultant Agreement (H197037) with Kleinfelder Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for the Design of El Monte Water Transmission Pipeline Rehabilitation Project (S-10008).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This amendment is in the amount not to exceed of $2,136,177.00 from CIP S10008, El Monte Water Transmission Pipeline Rehabilitation, Water Utility Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 7 and Outside City Limits.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 12/9/2024, Item 613, Subitem-B (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Whitburn-not present):
(O-2025-58)
Ordinance approving the first amendment to the consultant agreement (H197037) with Kleinfelder, Inc. for professional engineering services for design of the El Monte Water Transmission Pipeline Rehabilitation project (S-10008) and authorizing related actions.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
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.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Shadi Sami, (619) 236-7306 City Attorney Contact: Adam Wander
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Item 58: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 12/17/2024, Item 600, (Council voted 9-0):
(O-2025-43)
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
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
ADOPTION AGENDA
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Item 100: 25-Year Non-Profit Lease Between City of San Diego and Blind Community Center of San Diego, a California Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation for City-Owned Property Located at 1805 Upas St, San Diego, California, 92101.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
No cost to City for the proposed action.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-319)
Resolution approving a ground lease between the City of San Diego and The Blind Community Center of San Diego, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, for the real property located at 1805 Upas Street, San Diego, California 92103, commonly known as the Blind Community Center.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Land Use and Housing Committee meeting on December 12, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair LaCava, second by Chair Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Lee-yea, LaCava-yea, Whitburn-yea, Moreno-yea.
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Andrew J. Alfonso
CONSENT, RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED:
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Item 101: Authorization to Retain As-Needed Outside Counsel for Appellate Law and Workers Compensation Law for an Amount Not-to-Exceed $500,000 Over a Term of Five Years.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The cost of each contract is in an amount not-to-exceed $500,000. Legal services are to be provided on an as-needed basis so there is no need for an allocation of funds at this time. The source of funding when the need for legal services arises under these contracts will be from the Public Liability Fund, or one or more Enterprise Funds, or the Citywide Program Expenditures of the General Fund, in a not-to-exceed amount appropriated each year by the City Council.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-321)
Resolution authorizing the retention of Mullins Plummer + Castiglioni APC, Collins + Collins LLP, Meyers Nave APC, and Niddrie Addams Fuller Singh LLP, to represent the City of San Diego as outside counsel on an as-needed basis in workers compensation law and appellate law.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on December 11, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Foster, second by Chair Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Lee-yea, Moreno-yea, LaCava-yea, Foster III-yea.
Office of the City Attorney: Jim McNeill, (619) 533-5860 City Attorney Contact: Christina L. Rae
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Item 102: Authorize the Acquisition of 9.4 Acres of Unimproved Land in East Elliott (APN 366-031-15) from Diana L. Johnson, Lawrence J. Maday, Jr., Janet Corcoran, and August Verschelden, for Habitat Conservation, Dedicate the Land as Open Space, and Add the Land to the City of San Diego’s Multiple Species Conservation Program.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The acquisition cost for the Property is $265,750.00 with funds to be expended from the Habitat Acquisition Fund (HAF).
Expenditures and maintenance obligations, such as periodic trash pickup, nonnative plant control, and access management, will be covered by the Parks and Recreation Department’s Mission Trails Regional Park existing operations budget.
Council District(s) Affected: 7.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-314)
Resolution determining that approval of a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City and Diana L. Johnson, Lawrence J. Maday, Jr., Janet Corcoran, and August Verschelden is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Title 14 California Code of Regulations section 15313.
Subitem-B: (R-2025-317)
Resolution approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the City’s acquisition of 9.4 acres of real property in the East Elliott area of San Diego from Diana L.
Johnson, Lawrence J. Maday, Jr., Janet Corcoran, and August Verschelden.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Land Use and Housing Committee meeting on December 12, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Lee, second by Vice Chair LaCava, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Lee-yea, LaCava-yea, Whitburn-yea, Moreno-yea.
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Julie Gough Inman
Item 103: Authorize the Acquisition of 5.5 Acres of Unimproved Land in East Elliott (APN 366-071-34) from Ronald Feederle, Successor Trustee of the Strauser Family Trust Dated October 6, 1992, As Amended, and Tanyia Allen Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Homann, Successor Trustee of the Callahan Family Trust Dated August 29, 2007, As Amended, for Habitat Conservation, Dedicate the Land as Open Space, and Add the Land to the Multiple Species Conservation Program.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The acquisition cost for the Property is $165,750.00 with funds to be expended from the Habitat Acquisition Fund (HAF) Number.
Expenditures and maintenance obligations, such as periodic trash pickup, nonnative plant control, and access management, will be covered by the Parks and Recreation Department’s Mission Trails Regional Park existing operations budget.
Council District(s) Affected: 7.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-315)
Resolution determining that approval of a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City and Ronald Feederle, Successor Trustee of the Strauser Family Trust dated October 6, 1992, as amended, and Tanyia Allen Homann, Successor Trustee of the Callahan Family Trust dated August 29, 2007, as amended, is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Title 14 California Code of Regulations section 15313.
Subitem-B: (R-2025-316)
Resolution approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the City’s acquisition of 5.5 acres of real property in the East Elliott area of San Diego from Ronald Feederle, Successor Trustee of the Strauser Family Trust dated October 6, 1992, as amended, and Tanyia Allen Homann, Successor Trustee of the Callahan Family Trust dated August 29, 2007, as amended.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Land Use and Housing Committee meeting on December 12, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Lee, second by Vice Chair LaCava, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Lee-yea, LaCava-yea, Whitburn-yea, Moreno-yea.
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Julie Gough Inman
Item 104: Appointment to the Community Forest Advisory Board.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are City expenditures being authorized with this action.
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Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-298)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Dr. Brian Geoffrey Bagnall to the Community Forest Advisory Board for a term ending December 31, 2027.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
Item 105: Appointment to the Human Relations 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-2025-233)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Elizabeth Fitzsimons to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending July 22, 2027.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
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Item 106: Appointments to the Youth Commission.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no City expenditures being authorized with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 1, 6.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-240)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointments of Harry Park and Howard Truei to the City of San Diego Youth Commission for terms ending July 1, 2026.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Justin Bargar
Item 107: Appointment to the Accessibility 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: 7.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-232)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Kate Pecora to the Accessibility Advisory Board for a term ending June 30, 2026.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 522-3940 City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
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Item 108: Resolution Excusing Councilmember Raul A. Campillo from Certain City Council Meetings.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-310)
Resolution excusing Councilmember Raul Campillo's absences from Council and Committee meetings.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 7: Vic Vettiyil, (619) 236-6749
City Attorney Contact: David J. Karlin
Item 109: 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 Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-150 Cor. Copy) (Rev. 1/8/25)
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
Item S504: Amendment to the 2025 Standing Council Committee Assignments. (Added 1/10/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-331)
Resolution confirming amendments to Councilmember appointments to Standing Council Committees for calendar year 2025.
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This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 1: Luz Anaya Luna, (619) 236-6611
City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
Item S505: Declaring a Continued State of Local Emergency Due to January 22, 2024 Winter Storm. (Added 1/10/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-336 )
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
Item S506: Appointment of Alternates to the San Dieguito River Park Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors and the North County Transit District Directors Board of Directors. (Added 1/10/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-332)
Resolution confirming the appointment of Brian Elliott as an alternate to the San Dieguito River Valley Regional Open Space Park Board and Madison Coleman as an alternate to the North County Transit Board of Directors for calendar year 2025.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 1: Victoria Joes, (619) 236-6611
City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
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NON-AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, INDEPENDENT BUDGET
ANALYST, CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY
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Item 30: Ray Lebron Day.
COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming November 19, 2024, to be “Ray Lebron Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item S500: 2764 Karen New Year. (Added 1/8/25)
MAYOR GLORIA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE, AND COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming January 11, 2025, to be “2764 Karen New Year” in the City of San Diego.
Item S501: IATSE Local 122 Day. (Added 1/8/25)
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE AND COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA’S RECOMMENDATION: (Rev. 1/8/25)
Proclaiming January 22, 2025, to be “IATSE Local 122 Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item S502: This item has been removed from the Agenda. (Rev 1/9/25) Item S503: Chief Jodie Pierce Day. (Added 1/8/25)
MAYOR GLORIA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA, AND COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT’S RECOMMENDATION: (Rev 1/9/25)
Proclaiming January 3, 2025, to be “Chief Jodie Pierce Day” in the City of San Diego.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT BY COUNCILMEMBERS
INFORMATIONAL AND ADOPTION AGENDA ITEMS (10AM SESSION)
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ADOPTION AGENDA
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Item 330: Amended and Restated Design, Construction, and Reimbursement Agreement Between the City of San Diego and the East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority.
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 amendment increases the total project costs by $47,364,908 54,259,802.
The total project costs will now be $104,548,712 111,443,606 funded by the Water Fund ($59,580,978 69,579,578), the Municipal Sewer Fund ($43,671,091 40,522,748) and the Metro Sewer Fund ($1,296,644 1,341,280). (Rev. 1/8/25) Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 12/17/2024, Item 619 (Council voted 7-2, Councilmember Foster III-nay and Councilmember Morenonay):
(O-2025-65 Cor. Copy)
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.
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
10AM DISCUSSION, ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED:
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NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
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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.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, AT 2:00 PM
ROLL CALL
REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE BY A COUNCILMEMBER FOR ITEMS TRAILED FROM
MORNING OR ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR AFTERNOON SESSION
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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Item 331: Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Outlook.
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:
This is an informational item only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Department of Finance: Benjamin Battaglia, (619) 533-3717 Item 332: Public Utilities Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Financial Outlook.
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 is an informational item only; there is no cost associated with this item.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
This is an informational item only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Public Utilities: Nicole Roesler, (858) 614-5755
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ADOPTION AGENDA, DISCUSSION ITEMS
ADOPTION AGENDA
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Item 333: Authorization to set a Public Hearing Date to Approve 2025 San Diego County Water Authority Rates Pass-Through and Pass-Through Authority for Five Years.
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:
The action is expected to raise $6 million in revenue for Fiscal Year 2025 on behalf of the City's Water Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-320)
Resolution setting a public hearing and authorizing notice of a public hearing on proposed adjustments to water rates in accordance with Proposition 218 and related actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee on December 11, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Council President LaCava, second by Chair Lee, to move item to full Council without recommendation
VOTE: 2-1; Lee-yea, LaCava-yea, Foster III-nay, Moreno-not present.
Public Utilities: Adam Jones, (858) 614-4030
City Attorney Contact: Melissa D. Ables
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT IN HONOR OF APPROPRIATE PARTIES
ADJOURNMENT
HOW TO SPEAK TO A PARTICULAR ITEM OR DURING NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT:
DISCUSSION, RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED:
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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 than one group on the same side requests an organized presentation, the 15 minutes will be Tuesday, January 14, 2025
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.
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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.
Comment on Agenda Items, Non-Agenda Public Comment, and Closed Session Public Comment may also be submitted using the webform indicating the comment type and item number (if relevant) for which you wish to submit your comment. Comments received by 8:00 AM the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and posted online with the meeting materials. All webform comments are limited to 500 words but may include attachments. Comments received after 8:00 AM the day of the meeting but before the item is called will be submitted into the written record for the relevant item.
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