REVISED
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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NOTICE: THE CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ANY ACTION WITH RESPECT TO THE ITEMS INCLUDED ON THIS AGENDA. RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY STAFF DO NOT LIMIT ACTIONS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SHOULD
NOT RELY UPON THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF STAFF AS DETERMINATIVE OF THE ACTION THE CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ON A PARTICULAR MATTER.
TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025 AT 10:00 AM
ROLL CALL
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE BY A COUNCILMEMBER FOR ITEMS SCHEDULED
DURING THE MORNING MEETING
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 January 27, 2025.
Subitem-B: Approval of Council Minutes for January 28, 2025.
Subitem-C: Approval of Council Minutes for February 3, 2025.
Subitem-D: Approval of Council Minutes for February 4, 2025-Adj.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
ADOPTION AGENDA
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Item 50: Ordinance Approving a Six-Month Extension to an Agreement with NEOGOV.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Amount not-to-exceed $57,606.58 from 200610, SAP Support Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-98)
Introduction of an Ordinance approving a six-month extension of an employee recruitment and applicant tracking contract with NEOGOV. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on March 5, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Moreno, second by Committee Member EloRivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Foster III-yea, Lee-yea, Moreno-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea.
Personnel: Christia Davis, (619) 236-6665
City Attorney Contact: Thomas J. Brady
CONSENT, ORDINANCES TO BE INTRODUCED:
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Item 51: Approval of an Ordinance Authorizing an Extension of the End-of-life Computer Hardware Donation Program with the San Diego Futures Foundation to Refurbish and Distribute to San Diegans in Need and Authorizing Execution of the First Amendment to the Contract with the San Diego Futures Foundation for End-of-Life Computer Hardware Donation Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This is a net neutral ordinance; there are no costs associated with it.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (O-2025-102)
Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor or his designee to continue a program administered by the City’s Chief Information Officer or his designee that donates used computer equipment to the San Diego Futures Foundation (SDFF) for SDFF to make available to nonprofit organizations, low-income individuals, and other eligible participants, that the program will have its term extended by up to five (5) years, and that the program will be exempt from the provisions of Section 22.0506 of the San Diego Municipal Code regarding the disposal of Obsolete or Depreciated property.
Subitem-A: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Subitem-B: (O-2025-103)
Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Contract with the San Diego Futures Foundation for the End-of-Life Computer Hardware Donation Program, , extending the Contract for an additional three (3) year term, effective September 4, 2025 through September 3, 2028, with two (2) additional one-year option periods, for a total contract term of ten (10) years, in connection with the End-of-Life Computer Hardware Donation Program.
Subitem-B: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on March 5, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Moreno, second by Committee Member EloRivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Foster III-yea, Moreno-yea, Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea.
Department of Information Technology: Jonathan Behnke, (619) 533-3637 City Attorney Contact: Steven Lastomirsky
ADOPTION AGENDA
CONSENT, ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED:
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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Item 52: Increase the Current Tax Rate for Cannabis Businesses in the City of San Diego, Excluding Cannabis Production Facilities, from 8% to 10%.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Assuming taxable gross receipts remain consistent, the proposed tax rate increase would generate approximately $3.97 million in additional annual tax revenue.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 3/10/2025, Item S400 (Council voted 8-1, Councilmember Foster III-nay):
(O-2025-91)
Ordinance amending Chapter 3, Article 4, Division 1 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending section 34.0112 regarding the City’s Cannabis Business Tax.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Treasurer: Elizabeth Correia, (619) 236-7157 City Attorney Contact: David Powell
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Item 53: Second Amendment to the As-Needed Landscape Architectural Services with Spurlock Landscape Architects (H166715), to Extend the Contract Duration.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This is no-cost extension for 2nd Amendment.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 3/11/2025, Item 50 (Council voted 9-0):
(O-2025-93)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Contract with Spurlock Landscape Architects, extending the Contract through May 23, 2028, in connection with as-needed landscape architecture services.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on February 20, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Whitburn, second by Committee Member Foster III, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, Foster III-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Carrie Purcel, (619) 533-5124 City Attorney Contact: Dana Fairchild
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Item 54: Award Second Amendment to Contract H207152 with Blue Lake Civil with a Time Extension for the Purpose of Providing Engineering Services.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The total cost of this amendment to provide Engineering Services for AC Water and Sewer Group Job 1033 is $2,354,733.00.
Council District(s) Affected: 2, 3.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 3/11/2025, Item 60, Subitem-B (Council voted 9-0):
(O-2025-94)
Ordinance approving the second amendment to contract H207152 with Blue Lake Civil for design of the AC Water and Sewer Group Job 1033 project 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 February 20, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Whitburn, second by Committee Member Foster III., to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, Foster III-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Catherine Dungca, (619) 992-9777 City Attorney Contact: Adam Wander
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Item 55: Seventh Amendment to Cooperative Agreement Contract Between the City of San Diego and Herc Rentals, Inc. for Equipment Rental and Related Products and Services.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Expenditure of the funds is contingent upon the adoption of the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the applicable fiscal year and sufficient funding being available in each participating department’s budget each fiscal year. This contract is as needed; funds and available budget will be encumbered through the purchase requisition process.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 3/11/2025, Item S503 (Council voted 9-0):
(O-2025-97)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to execute, for and on behalf of the City, a Seventh Amendment to the As-Needed Citywide Cooperative Procurement Contract with Herc Rentals, Inc., to increase the not to exceed amount for the rental of various light to heavy equipment from $32,325,000 to $41,325,000, and otherwise modify the Contract pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Seventh Amendment to the Contract. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on March 5, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Elo-Rivera, second by Council President Pro Tem Lee, to request staff work with IBA and potentially impacted REOs to develop a financial and operational cost-benefit analysis comparing leasing versus purchasing of light-to-heavy duty vehicles and equipment, and offer a presentation of that analysis to Budget and Government Efficiency Committee by December 2025.
VOTE: 4-0; Foster III-yea, Lee-yea, Moreno-yea, Elo-Rivera-Yea.
Purchasing & Contracting: Claudia C. Abarca, (619) 236-5921 City Attorney Contact: Mark M. Imada
Item 56: Ordinance Repealing San Diego Municipal Code Section 56.27 for Disorderly Conduct.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 3/11/2025, Item 330 (Council voted 9-0):
(O-2025-92)
Ordinance amending Chapter 5, Article 6, Division 00 of the San Diego Municipal Code by repealing section 56.27, relating to disorderly conduct.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Parks & Recreation: Michael Ruiz, (619) 235-1153
City Attorney Contact: Catherine Morrison
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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Item 100: Appointments and Reappointments to the Mobility Board.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no City expenditures being authorized with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 1, 2, 3, 6, 9. (Rev. 3/19/25) Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-445 Cor.Copy 2) (Rev. 3/21/25)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's Appointments and Reappointments of members to the Mobility Board. (Rev. 3/19/25)
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
Item 101: Appointment to the Community Reinvestment Review Advisory Committee.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no City expenditures being authorized with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Outside of City Limits.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-419)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Karina Velazquez to the Community Reinvestment Review Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
Item S504: FY 2025 Community Projects, Programs, and Services Funding Allocation(s) from Council District 4 to 27 Nonprofit Organizations and Public Agencies. (Added 3/20/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Previously budgeted Fiscal Year 2025 Community Project, Programs, and Services (CPPS) funding allocations for all nine Council Districts total CONSENT, RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED:
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
$900,000.00. Of those previously budgeted funds, this item allocates $88,100.00 of Council District 4’s CPPS funds to various nonprofit organizations and public agencies pursuant to Council Policy 100-06.
Council District(s) Affected: 4.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-462)
Resolution determining that the approval of Fiscal Year 2025 Community Projects, Programs, and Services (CPPS) funding allocations, pursuant to Council Policy 100-06, recommended by Council District 4 to certain nonprofit organizations and public agencies is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines sections 15301 and 15311(a).
Subitem-B: (R-2025-461)
Resolution approving Fiscal Year 2025 Community Projects, Programs, and Services (CPPS) funding allocations, pursuant to Council Policy 100-06, recommended by Council District 4 to 27 nonprofit organizations and public agencies in an aggregate amount of $88,100.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council Administration: Abigail Edwards, (619) 236-5918 City Attorney Contact: Justin Bargar
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Item S505: De-Federalization of the San Diego Region Revolving Loan Fund. (Added 3/20/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action is for the release of the federal interest in the San Diego Region RLF with total current assets of $3,628,441.66 and reallocation of approximately $1,600,000 from the San Diego Region RLF to the EDA Defederalized fund.
There is no fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund related to the decision on defederalization.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-459)
Resolution authorizing a request to the United States Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration to defederalize the San Diego Region Revolving Loan Fund and approving a memorandum of understanding with the City of Chula Vista for the operation of the Revolving Loan Fund.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting on February 5, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Campillo, second by Committee Member Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Campillo-yea, Foster III-yea, Lee-yea, Campbell-not present.
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Marguerite Middaugh
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
NON-AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, INDEPENDENT BUDGET
ANALYST, CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY
PROCLAMATIONS/CEREMONIAL ITEMS
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Item 30: Transgender Day of Visibility.
MAYOR GLORIA, COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL, COUNCILMEMBER
WHITBURN, AND COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT"S
RECOMMMENDATION:
Proclaiming March 31, 2025, to be “Transgender Day of Visibility” in the City of San Diego.
Item 31: Jeffrey Jordon Day.
MAYOR GLORIA AND COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S
RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming March 25, 2025, to be “Jeffrey Jordon Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item 32: San Diego Housing Federation Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA AND COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN'S
RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming March 27, 2025, to be “San Diego Housing Federation Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item 33: Sarod Maestro Amjad Ali Khan Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming April 13, 2025, to be “Sarod Maestro Amjad Ali Khan Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item 34: Indian Fine Arts Academy of San Diego 18th Annual Music & Dance Festival Week
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming the week of April 8 – 13, 2025, to be “Indian Fine Arts Academy of San Diego 18th Annual Music & Dance Festival Week” in the City of San Diego.
Item S500: Driver Day at UC San Diego. (Added 3/19/25)
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE, AND COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming April 2, 2025, to be “Driver Day at UC San Diego” in the City of San Diego.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Item S501: 80th Anniversary of San Diego Civic Youth Ballet Day. (Added 3/19/25)
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA AND COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN'S
RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming March 24, 2025, to be the “80th Anniversary of San Diego Civic Youth Ballet Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item S502: 14th Annual San Diego Arab Film Festival Week. (Added 3/19/25)
COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S
RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming April 4, 2025 to April 13, 2025 to be “14th Annual San Diego Arab Film Festival Week” in the City of San Diego.
Item S509: UC San Diego Women’s Basketball Month. (Added 3/21/25) COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming March 2025 to be “UC San Diego Women’s Basketball Month” in the City of San Diego.
Item S510: UC San Diego Men’s Basketball Month. (Added 3/21/25) COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA'S RECOMMENATION:
Proclaiming March 2025 to be “UC San Diego Men’s Basketball Month” in the City of San Diego.
Item S511: SDSU Women’s Basketball Month. (Added 3/21/25)
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA AND COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming March 2025 to be “SDSU Women’s Basketball Month” in the City of San Diego.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT BY COUNCILMEMBERS
INFORMATIONAL AND ADOPTION AGENDA ITEMS (10AM SESSION)
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
10AM INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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Item 330: 2025 Council Work Plan.
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: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions: This item is informational only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 1: Abbey Reuter, (619) 236-7762
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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.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025 AT 2:00 PM
ROLL CALL
REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE BY A COUNCILMEMBER FOR ITEMS TRAILED FROM
MORNING OR ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR AFTERNOON SESSION
ADOPTION AGENDA, DISCUSSION ITEMS
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item S503: Approval of an Affordable Housing Loan Agreement with Glacier LP, in an Amount of $4,000,000 for the Goodwin on Glacier Affordable Housing Project. (Added 3/19/25)
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 cost of this loan agreement is not to exceed $4,000,000.00. The loan agreement will be funded by Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds.
Council District(s) Affected: 7.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-457)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a Loan Agreement with Glacier LP, in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000, to develop the Goodwin on Glacier affordable senior housing project which includes approximately 131 residential apartments.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Daphne Z. Skogen
DISCUSSION, RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED:
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Item S506: Approval of an Affordable Housing CDBG Loan Agreement with the Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee on Anti-Poverty of San Diego County, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $15,275,000 for the Mercado Apartments Affordable Housing Project. (Added 3/21/25)
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 cost of this affordable housing loan agreement is not-to-exceed $15,275,000. The loan agreement will be funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
Council District(s) Affected: 8.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-458)
Resolution approving the loan agreement for the Mercado Apartments affordable housing project within the Barrio Logan Community Plan Area and authorizing a related loan in an amount not-to-exceed $15,275,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds to the project developer, Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee on Anti-poverty of San Diego County, Inc.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Marguerite Middaugh
Item S507: Approval of an Affordable Housing CDBG Loan Agreement with Swift Avenue Housing Associates, L.P., in an Amount Not to Exceed $5,700,000 for the Swift Avenue Apartments Affordable Housing Project. (Added 3/21/25)
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 cost of this loan agreement is not to exceed $5,700,000. The agreement will be funded by Community Development Block Grant funds.
Council District(s) Affected: 9.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-424)
Resolution approving the loan agreement for the Swift Avenue Apartments affordable housing project within the City Heights Mid-City Community Plan Area and authorizing a related loan in an amount not-to-exceed $5,700,000 in Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Community Development Block Grant funds to the project developer, Swift Avenue Housing Associates, LP.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Marguerite Middaugh
Item S508: Authorization to Award and Execute a Construction Contract to OHLA USA, Inc. for the Morena Pipeline, Morena Improv 3 (Sewer), Morena Improv 3A (Water), Morena Pipeline (BL), and Morena Bl Median Projects (K-25-2169-DBB-3-A-C). (Added 3/21/25)
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:
See Staff Report for fiscal considerations.
Council District(s) Affected: 2, 7.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-469)
Resolution determining that authorizing the award of a contract to OHLA USA, Inc. for construction of the Morena Improv 3, Morena Improv 3A, and Morena Bl Median projects is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act under Title 14 California Code of Regulations sections 15301, 15302, and 15304.
Subitem-B: (R-2025-470)
Resolution approving the award of a contract to OHLA USA, Inc. for construction of the Morena Pipeline, Morena Improv 3, Morena Improv 3A, Morena Pipeline (BL), And Morena Bl Median projects and related actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on March 20, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Foster III, second by Committee Member von Wilpert, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, Foster III-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Akram Bassyouni, (619) 533-3616 City Attorney Contact: Adam Wander
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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ADJOURNMENT IN HONOR OF APPROPRIATE PARTIES
ADJOURNMENT
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HOW TO SPEAK TO A PARTICULAR ITEM OR DURING NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT:
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In person testimony will conclude before virtual testimony begins.
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Virtual Public Comment on Agenda Items
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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.
Immediately following the City's presentation on the item, the Applicant (and/or the Appellant in the case of an appeal) will be allowed up to 10 minutes for an organized presentation. Longer Tuesday, March 25, 2025
than 10 minutes will only be granted if the City's presentation exceeds 10 minutes. No written request (speaker slip) need be filed with the Clerk for either the applicant or appellant for those presentations, instead please contact the City Clerk at [email protected] or 619-533- 4000, before noon the Friday before the item is to be heard to ensure proper meeting management. Upon the conclusion of those presentations, the Council President will then open the item for Public Comment which will be managed by the City Clerk and the Council President as described under In-Person Comment on Agenda Items and Virtual Public Comment on Agenda Items.
Non-Agenda Public Comment
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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:
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In-Person Non-Agenda Public Comment
Each speaker who wishes to address the Council must file a written request (speaker slip) with the City Clerk at the meeting at which the speaker wishes to speak. Speaker slips may not be turned in prior to the meeting date or after completion of in-person testimony. In-person testimony shall conclude before virtual testimony begins.
Each person who wishes to address the Council shall approach the podium and state who they are representing if representing an organization or another person.
Virtual Non-Agenda Public Comment
Speakers who wish to provide virtual Non-Agenda Public Comment must enter the virtual queue by raising their virtual hands before the queue closes. The queue will close when the last virtual speaker finishes speaking or five minutes after in-person testimony ends, whichever happens first. Those participating virtually may not share video or visual aids (i.e. pdf, ppt, docs) during their non-agenda comment period.
Please note: On Tuesdays, Non-Agenda Public Comment is taken during the 10am session, but some Non-Agenda Public Comment may be trailed, at the Council President’s discretion for meeting management purposes.
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