THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025
AT 10:00 AM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
Table of Contents
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING..............................................................................................................................5 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING.....................................................................................................................5 ROLL CALL...........................................................................................................................................................................5 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.......................................................................................................................................6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ...............................................................................................................................................6 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT...........................................................................................................................6 MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT 8 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS..................................................................................................................................8 Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes ....................................................................................................................8 Item 30: Ray Lebron Day ..............................................................................................................................................9 Item 50: Amendment to Section 2, Article 6, Division 22 of the San Diego Municipal Code on the Composition of the Airports Advisory Committee ...........................................................................................10 Item 51: Amendment to the Municipal Code, Relating to the Sale or Rental of Vessels in Beach Areas, Including Mission Bay Park...........................................................................................................................11 Item 52: Beyer Park Phase 1 – Approval of Contract Extension to Exercise Long Term Maintenance and Monitoring Agreement (LTMMA) Option with Dick Miller Inc................................12 Item 53: Time Extension of Construction Contract (K-20-1914-EMR-3) Civic Center Plaza Elevator Emergency Modernization Project with Otis Elevator Company...............................................14 Minutes of Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Page 2
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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 ......................................... ...............................................................................................................................................................................................15 Item 55: Second Amendment to Contract with Intergraph Corporation dba Hexagon Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial Division for Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System ............................16 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....17 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).............................................................................................................19 Item 58: Lead Hazard Prevention and Control Ordinance Revisions .......................................................20 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 ...................................................................................................21 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..................22 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..............................................................................................23 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 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 .............................................25 Item 104: Appointment to the Community Forest Advisory Board..........................................................26 Item 105: Appointment to the Human Relations Commission...................................................................27 Item 106: Appointments to the Youth Commission .......................................................................................28 Item 107: Appointment to the Accessibility Advisory Board.......................................................................29 Minutes of Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Page 3
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Item 108: Resolution Excusing Councilmember Raul A. Campillo from Certain City Council Meetings............................................................................................................................................................................29 Item 109: Declaring a Continued State of Emergency Regarding Raw Sewage, Solid Waste, and Sediment Coming from Tijuana, Mexico ..............................................................................................................30 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............................................................................................................................................................................31 Item 331: Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Outlook ....................................................................32 Item 332: Public Utilities Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Financial Outlook ..........................................................33 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 ...........................................33 Item S500: 2764 Karen New Year ...........................................................................................................................34 Item S501: IATSE Local 122 Day..............................................................................................................................35 Item S502: This item was removed from the Agenda ....................................................................................36 Item S503: Chief Jodie Pierce Day..........................................................................................................................36 Item S504: Amendment to the 2025 Standing Council Committee Assignments..............................36 Item S505: Declaring a Continued State of Local Emergency Due to January 22, 2024, Winter Storm ..................................................................................................................................................................................37 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 ...................38 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION.................................................................................................................39 ADJOURNMENT .............................................................................................................................................................39 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 4
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CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President LaCava at 10:06 a.m. Councilmember Foster and Councilmember von Wilpert arrived to the meeting at 10:09 a.m. Councilmember Moreno arrived to the meeting at 11:27 a.m. Councilmember Whitburn left the meeting at 11:51 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 12:10 p.m. for the noon recess to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President LaCava at 2:04 p.m. with Councilmember Foster not present. Council President LaCava recessed the meeting at 2:05 p.m. to convene the Housing Authority meeting. Council President LaCava reconvened the regular meeting at 2:52 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 6:58 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
CD-8 Councilmember Vivian Moreno
CD-9 Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera
ABSENT:
None.
CITY CLERK:
Fuentes (cp/mgs)
ROLL CALL
(1) Council President LaCava-present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-present
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(3) Councilmember Whitburn-present
(4) Councilmember Foster-not present
(5) Councilmember von Wilpert-not present
(6) Council President Pro Tem Lee-present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-not present
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-present
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Council President Pro Tem Lee.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council President Pro Tem Lee.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on water concerns; park issues; and tech accountability.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:50 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2 (virtual):
Dorene Dias Pesta commented on Council Policy 000-32 for neighborhood input; and more meetings in District 4.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:52 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3 (virtual):
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Terri-Ann Skelly commented on a ban on marijuana and tobacco smoking and vaping in all public spaces.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:54 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4 (virtual):
Peggy Walker commented on the dangerous correlation between cannabis and psychiatric conditions.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:56 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
Devin Rapp commented on mental health impacts of cannabis use.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:58 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Joy Sunyata commented on sharing public comment.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:00 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Megan Stuart commented on increase in marijuana use among youth.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:02 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Francine Maxwelll commented on the San Diego Police Department’s equity.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:04 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
Judi Strang commented on suicide reports; and drug use.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:06 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on marijuana industry’s marketing to young people.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:08 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT None.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for November 11, 2024 - Adj.
Subitem-B: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for November 12, 2024.
Subitem-C: APPROVED
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Approval of Council Minutes for November 18, 2024.
Subitem-D: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for November 19, 2024.
Subitem-E: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for November 25, 2024 – Adj.
Subitem-F: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for November 26, 2024 – Adj.
Subitem-G: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for December 2, 2024 – Adj.
Subitem-H: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for December 3, 2024 – Adj.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:51 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO APPROVE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
NOTE: The following Proclamation was NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item 30: Ray Lebron Day.
COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S RECOMMENDATION:
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APPROVED
Proclaiming November 19, 2024, to be “Ray Lebron Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:10 AM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO APPROVE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
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) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025 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.
Council District 7: Emma Palmer, (619) 236-6760
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City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:51 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO INTRODUCE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
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) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025 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; Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 11 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 14, 2025
(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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:51 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO INTRODUCE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
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 to add to the current construction contract with Dick Miller Inc. This will bring the cost for the construction contract from $16,648,310 to a total of $17,066,340. 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) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21906 (New Series) Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 12 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 14, 2025
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:51 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
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.
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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) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21907 (New Series)
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:51 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
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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) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21908 (New Series)
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:51 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Marni von Wilpert. (von Wilpert seconded the consent agenda, but voted nay on Item 54.)
Passed by the following vote:
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Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: Marni von Wilpert;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
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) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21909 (New Series)
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 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 16 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 14, 2025
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
City Attorney Contact: Jill S. Cristich
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:51 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
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) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21910 (New Series)
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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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:51 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
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 from CIP S-10008, El Monte Water Transmission Pipeline Rehabilitation, Water Utility Fund.
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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) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21911 (New Series)
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:51 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
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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 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21912 (New Series) 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: 10:51 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
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Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315979
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:51 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
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Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315980
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
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:51 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
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 with funds to be expended from the Habitat Acquisition Fund (HAF). Expenditures and maintenance obligations, such as periodic trash pickup, non-native 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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315981
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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315982
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.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 23 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 14, 2025
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:51 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
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 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 with funds to be expended from the Habitat Acquisition Fund (HAF) Number. Expenditures and maintenance obligations, such as periodic trash pickup, non-native 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:
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Subitem-A: (R-2025-315) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315983
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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315984
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:51 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 104: Appointment to the Community Forest Advisory Board.
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Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are City expenditures being authorized with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-298) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315985
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:51 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315986
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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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:51 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315987
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
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:51 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315988
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:51 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
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Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315989
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:51 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
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 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 29 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-150 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315990
Declaring a Continued State of Emergency Regarding Raw Sewage, Solid Waste, and Sediment Coming from Tijuana, Mexico.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
City Attorney Contact: Noah J. Brazier
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:51 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
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.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This amendment increases the total project costs by $54,259,802. The total project costs will now be $111,443,606 funded by the Water Fund ($69,579,578), the Municipal Sewer Fund ($40,522,748) and the Metro Sewer Fund ($1,341,280).
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 Moreno-nay):
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(O-2025-65 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21913 (New Series) 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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:08 AM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Raul A. Campillo.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: Henry L. Foster III;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
Item 331: Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Outlook.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
ITEM PRESENTED
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This is an informational item only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Department of Finance: Benjamin Battaglia, (619) 533-3717 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:53 PM
Item 332: Public Utilities Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Financial Outlook.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This is an informational item only; there is no cost associated with this item.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
ITEM PRESENTED
This is an informational item only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Public Utilities: Nicole Roesler, (858) 614-5755
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:39 PM
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.
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.
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Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-320 Rev.) ADOPTED AS AMENDED AS RESOLUTION R-315994 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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:18 PM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGE: SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2025, AT 2:00 P.M.
TO CONSIDER A 5.5 PERCENT PASS-THROUGH OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY RATES EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2025. Second by Joe LaCava.
NOTE: The portion automatically passing on future rate increases through January 1, 2029, was Returned to Staff.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean EloRivera; Nay: Henry L. Foster III; Marni von Wilpert, Vivian Moreno; Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.
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Item S500: 2764 Karen New Year.
MAYOR GLORIA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE, AND COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming January 11, 2025, to be “2764 Karen New Year” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:10 AM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO APPROVE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item S501: IATSE Local 122 Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE AND COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA’S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming January 22, 2025, to be “IATSE Local 122 Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:10 AM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO APPROVE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
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Item S502: This item was removed from the Agenda.
Item S503: Chief Jodie Pierce Day.
MAYOR GLORIA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA, AND COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT’S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming January 3, 2025, to be “Chief Jodie Pierce Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:10 AM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO APPROVE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item S504: Amendment to the 2025 Standing Council Committee Assignments.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-331) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315991
Resolution confirming amendments to Councilmember appointments to Standing Council Committees for calendar year 2025.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
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Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 1: Luz Anaya Luna, (619) 236-6611
City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:51 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item S505: Declaring a Continued State of Local Emergency Due to January 22, 2024, Winter Storm.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-336 ) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315992
Resolution declaring a continued state of local emergency related to the January 22, 2024, severe winter storm.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the Mayor: Kohta Zaiser, (619) 236-6330
City Attorney Contact: Michelle Garland
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:51 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
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Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
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.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-332) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-315993
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:51 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
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None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 6:58 p.m. in honor of the memory of:
Michael Norris as requested by Councilmember Foster.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:52 PM