Minutes — San Diego City Council, March 25, 2025

THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025
AT 10:00 AM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
Table of Contents
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING..............................................................................................................................4 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING.....................................................................................................................4 ROLL CALL...........................................................................................................................................................................4 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.......................................................................................................................................5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ...............................................................................................................................................5 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT...........................................................................................................................5 MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT 7 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS..................................................................................................................................8 Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes ....................................................................................................................8 Item 30: Transgender Day of Visibility....................................................................................................................9 Item 31: Jeffrey Jordon Day......................................................................................................................................10 Item 32: San Diego Housing Federation Day ....................................................................................................10 Item 33: Sarod Maestro Amjad Ali Khan Day ....................................................................................................11 Item 34: Indian Fine Arts Academy of San Diego 18th Annual Music & Dance Festival Week .....11 Item 50: Ordinance Approving a Six-Month Extension to an Agreement with NEOGOV................12 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 Minutes of Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Page 2
Table of Contents (Continued)
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............13 Item 52: Increase the Current Tax Rate for Cannabis Businesses in the City of San Diego, Excluding Cannabis Production Facilities, from 8% to 10% ..........................................................................14 Item 53: Second Amendment to the As-Needed Landscape Architectural Services with Spurlock Landscape Architects (H166715), to Extend the Contract Duration...........................................................15 Item 54: Award Second Amendment to Contract H207152 with Blue Lake Civil with a Time Extension for the Purpose of Providing Engineering Services .....................................................................17 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..................18 Item 56: Ordinance Repealing San Diego Municipal Code Section 56.27 for Disorderly Conduct ...............................................................................................................................................................................................19 Item 100: Appointments and Reappointments to the Mobility Board....................................................20 Item 101: Appointment to the Community Reinvestment Review Advisory Committee.................21 Item 330: 2025 Council Work Plan.........................................................................................................................22 Item S500: Driver Day at UC San Diego...............................................................................................................23 Item S501: 80th Anniversary of San Diego Civic Youth Ballet Day............................................................23 Item S502: 14th Annual San Diego Arab Film Festival Week ......................................................................24 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...................................................24 Item S504: FY 2025 Community Projects, Programs, and Services Funding Allocation(s) from Council District 4 to 27 Nonprofit Organizations and Public Agencies....................................................25 Item S505: De-Federalization of the San Diego Region Revolving Loan Fund ....................................26 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-toExceed $15,275,000 for the Mercado Apartments Affordable Housing Project ...................................28 Minutes of Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Page 3
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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 ..............................................................................................................29 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) ...................................................................30 Item S509: UC San Diego Women’s Basketball Month..................................................................................31 Item S510: UC San Diego Men’s Basketball Month ........................................................................................32 Item S511: SDSU Women’s Basketball Month ..................................................................................................32 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION.................................................................................................................33 ADJOURNMENT .............................................................................................................................................................33 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 4
for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 25, 2025

CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President LaCava at 10:02 a.m. Councilmember Campillo arrived to the meeting at 10:06 a.m. Councilmember Elo-Rivera left the meeting at 12:03 p.m. Councilmember Whitburn left the meeting at 12:10 p.m. Councilmember Campbell left the meeting at 12:17 p.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 12:27 p.m. for the noon recess to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.

The meeting was reconvened by Council President LaCava at 2:01 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 4:15 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 - (Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(f), participated remotely for just cause due to childcare needs with no individuals 18 years of age or older present in the room.)
CD-9 Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera
ABSENT:

None.

CITY CLERK:

Fuentes (cp)

ROLL CALL
(1) Council President LaCava-present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-present
(3) Councilmember Whitburn-present
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(4) Councilmember Foster-present
(5) Councilmember von Wilpert-present
(6) Council President Pro Tem Lee-present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-not present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-present

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Councilmember Campbell.

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

NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:

Purita Javier commented on ceramics manufacturing-kiln toxicity in a R-1 residential zone community D-9.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:01 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:

Cesar Javier commented on ceramics manufacturing-kiln toxicity in a R-1 residential zone community D-9.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:04 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:

Juliana Sprenger commented on sidewalk vendor.

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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:06 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4:

U.S. Citizen commented on judicial branch.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:08 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):

Marco Espinosa commented on order of items on the Agenda.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:10 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):

Blair Beekman commented on future of tech placement; and accountability.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:13 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):

Lori Saldaña commented on April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month; and resolution in support for active duty personnel.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:15 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):

Joy Sunyata commented on equity reports at budget hearings; a timer; and funds for Central Library window washing.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:17 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):

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Madison commented on cannabis use during pregnancy.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:19 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):

Peggy Walker commented on AB 762.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:21 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11 (virtual):

Kathleen Lippitt commented on social equity prioritization.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:23 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-12 (virtual):

Lanell commented on social equity.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:25 PM

MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT COUNCIL COMMENT-1:

Councilmember von Wilpert highlighted that the county department of health is asking everyone to get their measles vaccination. She stated that after 25 years of this disease being eradicated, measles outbreaks are back across the Southeast. Councilmember von Wilpert encouraged everyone to heed the warning from the county and get vaccinated.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 AM
COUNCIL COMMENT-2:

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Council President LaCava announced that the City of San Diego is going through a process to identify a new official city flower. He mentioned if you go to his social media, you will see links on how to participate in the March Madness kind of structure to vote for city flowers. Council President LaCava encourages everyone to participate.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:35 AM

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.

Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes.

Proposed Actions:

Subitem-A: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for January 27, 2025.

Subitem-B: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for January 28, 2025.

Subitem-C: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for February 3, 2025.

Subitem-D: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for February 4, 2025-Adj.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL TO APPROVE. Second by Kent Lee.

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

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

Item 30: Transgender Day of Visibility.

MAYOR GLORIA, COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL, COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN, AND COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT"S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming March 31, 2025, to be “Transgender Day of Visibility” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:05 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.

Passed by the following vote:

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

Item 31: Jeffrey Jordon Day.

MAYOR GLORIA AND COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming March 25, 2025, to be “Jeffrey Jordon Day” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:05 AM
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MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 32: San Diego Housing Federation Day.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA AND COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming March 27, 2025, to be “San Diego Housing Federation Day” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:05 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 33: Sarod Maestro Amjad Ali Khan Day.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming April 13, 2025, to be “Sarod Maestro Amjad Ali Khan Day” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:05 AM
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MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 34: Indian Fine Arts Academy of San Diego 18th Annual Music & Dance Festival Week.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
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.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:05 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.

Passed by the following vote:

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:

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(O-2025-98) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025 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 Elo-Rivera, 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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL TO INTRODUCE. Second by Kent Lee.

Passed by the following vote:

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.

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Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:

Subitem-A: (O-2025-102) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025 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) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025 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 Elo-Rivera, 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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
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CONSENT MOTION BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL TO INTRODUCE. Second by Kent Lee.

Passed by the following vote:

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) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21935 (New Series)
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM

CONSENT MOTION BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Kent Lee.

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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 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) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21936 (New Series)
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
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM

CONSENT MOTION BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Kent Lee.

Passed by the following vote:

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.

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) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21937 (New Series)
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.

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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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM

CONSENT MOTION BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Kent Lee.

Passed by the following vote:

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) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21938 (New Series)
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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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM

CONSENT MOTION BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Kent Lee.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 56: Ordinance Repealing San Diego Municipal Code Section 56.27 for Disorderly Conduct.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

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There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:

Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 3/11/2025, Item 330 (Council voted 9- 0):
(O-2025-92) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21939 (New Series)
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM

CONSENT MOTION BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Kent Lee.

Passed by the following vote:

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.

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Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-445 Cor. Copy 2) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316125 Resolution confirming the Mayor's Appointments and Reappointments of members to the Mobility Board.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.

Passed by the following vote:

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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316126
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
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Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.

Passed by the following vote:

Item 330: 2025 Council Work Plan.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:

ITEM PRESENTED
This item is informational only.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 1: Abbey Reuter, (619) 236-7762
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:36 AM
NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.

Item S500: Driver Day at UC San Diego.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE, AND COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S RECOMMENDATION:

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APPROVED
Proclaiming April 2, 2025, to be “Driver Day at UC San Diego” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:05 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.

Passed by the following vote:

Item S501: 80th Anniversary of San Diego Civic Youth Ballet Day.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA AND COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming March 24, 2025, to be the “80th Anniversary of San Diego Civic Youth Ballet Day” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:05 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.

Passed by the following vote:

Item S502: 14th Annual San Diego Arab Film Festival Week.

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COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming April 4, 2025, to April 13, 2025, to be “14th Annual San Diego Arab Film Festival Week” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:05 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.

Passed by the following vote:

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.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

The cost of this loan agreement is not to exceed $4,000,000. The loan agreement will be funded by Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds.

Council District(s) Affected: 7.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-457) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316130
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
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:09 PM
MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Stephen Whitburn.

Passed by the following vote:

Item S504: FY 2025 Community Projects, Programs, and Services Funding Allocation(s) from Council District 4 to 27 Nonprofit Organizations and Public Agencies.

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 $900,000. Of those previously budgeted funds, this item allocates $88,100 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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316127
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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316128
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.

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 25 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council Administration: Abigail Edwards, (619) 236-5918 City Attorney Contact: Justin Bargar
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.

Passed by the following vote:

Item S505: De-Federalization of the San Diego Region Revolving Loan Fund.

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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316129
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.

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 26 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 25, 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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.

Passed by the following vote:

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-toExceed $15,275,000 for the Mercado Apartments Affordable Housing Project.

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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316131
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.

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 27 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Marguerite Middaugh
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:29 PM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.

Passed by the following vote:

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.

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 Rev.) ADOPTED AS AMENDED AS RESOLUTION R-316132 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 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
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 28 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 25, 2025
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:02 PM
MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS AMENDED TO: 1) REMOVE THE $1.7 MILLION REALLOCATION FROM SAN DIEGO HOUSING COMMISSION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) TO THE CITY’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (NOFA); AND 2) REDUCE THE AWARD FROM THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING NOFA CDBG TO $4 MILLION.). Second by Kent Lee.

Passed by the following vote:

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).

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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316133
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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316134
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.

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 29 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:48 PM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Raul A. Campillo.

Passed by the following vote:

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

Item S509: UC San Diego Women’s Basketball Month.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE’S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming March 2025 to be “UC San Diego Women’s Basketball Month” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:05 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 30 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Passed by the following vote:

Item S510: UC San Diego Men’s Basketball Month.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE’S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming March 2025 to be “UC San Diego Men’s Basketball Month” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:05 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.

Passed by the following vote:

Item S511: SDSU Women’s Basketball Month.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA AND COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming March 2025 to be “SDSU Women’s Basketball Month” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:05 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 31 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Passed by the following vote:

REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 4:15 p.m.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:15 PM

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