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CITY OF SAN DIEGO
COUNCIL AGENDA
COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Joe LaCava • First District
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM
Kent Lee • Sixth District
COUNCILMEMBERS
Jennifer Campbell • Second District
Stephen Whitburn • Third District
Henry L. Foster III • Fourth District
Marni von Wilpert • Fifth District
Raul A. Campillo • Seventh District
Vivian Moreno • Eighth District
Sean Elo-Rivera • Ninth District
Charles Modica Heather Ferbert
Independent City Attorney
Budget Analyst
Diana J. S. Fuentes
City Clerk
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OTHER LEGISLATIVE MEETINGS
The SAN DIEGO HOUSING AUTHORITY is scheduled to meet today. A separate agenda is published for it, and is available online and in the Kiosk located in front of the City Administration Building, 202 C Street SD, CA 92101. For more information, please contact the Housing Authority Secretary at (619) 578-7550. Internet access to the agenda is available at:
https://sdhc.org/governance-legislative-affairs/housing-authority-of-the-city-of-sandiego/meeting/ Tuesday, April 22, 2025
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025 AT 10:00 AM
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ROLL CALL
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE BY A COUNCILMEMBER FOR ITEMS SCHEDULED
DURING THE MORNING MEETING
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
PROCLAMATIONS/CEREMONIAL ITEMS
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Item 600: Denim Day 2025.
MAYOR GLORIA, CITY ATTORNEY FERBERT, COUNCIL PRESIDENT
LACAVA, AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming April 30, 2025, to be “Denim Day 2025” in the City of San Diego.
Item 601: 40th Annual Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Fair & Parade Day.
MAYOR GLORIA AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S
RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming April 26, 2025, to be “40th Annual Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Fair & Parade Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item 602: Torrey Pines Conservancy 75th Anniversary Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming April 26, 2025, to be “Torrey Pines Conservancy 75th Anniversary Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item 603: San Diego Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Day. (Rev. 4/18/25)
COUNCILMEMBER FOSTER III'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming April 30, 2025, to be ‘San Diego Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Day’ in the City of San Diego. (Rev. 4/18/25) Item 604: This item was removed from the agenda.
Item 605: Shoaib Azizi Day.
COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming May 10, 2025, to be “Shoaib Azizi Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item 606: Sala Thai 35th Anniversary Day.
COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO AND COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA'S
RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming April 27, 2025, to be “Sala Thai 35th Anniversary Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item 621: Eliud Campos Day. (Added 4/16/25)
COUNCILMEMBER VIVIAN MORENO'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming April 26, 2025, to be “Eliud Campos Day” in the City of San Diego.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Item 627: 56th Annual Municipal Clerks Week. (Added 4/18/25) COUNCIL PRESIDENT JOE LACAVA'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming the week of May 4 – 10, 2025, to be “56th Annual Municipal Clerks Week” in the City of San Diego.
Item 628: Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (Added 4/18/25) COUNCIL PRESIDENT JOE LACAVA'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming the month of April 2025, to be “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” in the City of San Diego.
CONSENT ITEMS
The Consent items listed are considered to be routine, and the environmental documents have been considered.
ADOPTION AGENDA
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Item 607: Applications and Resolution for SANDAG TransNet Smart Growth Incentive Program: Cycle 6.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
See Staff Report for fiscal considerations.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-507)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and execute grant agreements for Smart Growth Incentive Program Grants, and to accept, appropriate, and expend grant funds in an amount not-to-exceed $13,650,000 for seven Citywide projects.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Transportation Department: Everett Hauser, (619) 533-3012 City Attorney Contact: Cassandra Mougin
Item 608: Settlement of Cezarina Williams v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2022-00016526-CU-PO-CTL, Claim No. 28205.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
CONSENT, RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED:
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Settlement amount of $350,000.00 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 8.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-474)
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Cezarina Williams v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2022-00016526-CU-PO-CTL, related to a claim for personal injury from a trip and fall accident on the sidewalk abutting 3191 Commercial Street near the property line with 3167 Commercial Street.
Claim No. 28205.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Jacqueline J. McQuarrie, (619) 533-5910 Item 609: Appointments and Reappointments to the International Affairs 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, 7, 9, Outside of City Limits.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-472 Cor. Copy) (Rev. 4/17/25)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointments of Juan Carlos Rivas Garcia, for a term ending March 1, 2026, and Johanne Gnagne and Scott Tait, for terms ending March 1, 2027, and reappointments of Richard Bainter, Dennis Michael Broussard, Aron Davidson, Hampton Brown, Paul Marttila, Suzanne Svahn, and Joel Valenzuela, for terms ending March 1, 2027, to the International Affairs Board.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
Item 610: Appointments and Reappointments to the Balboa Park Committee.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no City expenditures being authorized with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 3, 9, Outside of City Limits.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-463)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of David Baron and Dr. Patty Riddle, for terms ending March 1, 2026, and Jake Banfield-Weir and Mandy Brown and reappointments of Makeda Cheatom, Michael Robinson, Tim Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Shields, and Allison Soares, for terms ending March 1, 2027, to the Balboa Park Committee.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
Item 611: Reappointment to the Civil Service Commission.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no City expenditures being authorized with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 2.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-480)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's reappointment of Trang Pham to the Civil Service Commission for a term ending January 9, 2030.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
Item 612: Reappointments to the Commission on the Status of Women.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no City expenditures being authorized with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 1, 3, 7, 9.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-471)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's reappointments of Susan Davis, Dr. Lakeya Cherry, Sophie Tarazi, and Natasha Wong to the Commission on the Status of Women, for terms ending March 1, 2027.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
Item 613: Reappointments to the Resiliency 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: 1, 9.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-490)
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Resolution confirming the Mayor's Reappointments of J. Garrett and A. Meyer to the Resiliency Advisory Board for terms ending August 1, 2026.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
Item 614: 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: 1.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-481)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Dr. Steven Jones to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending July 22, 2026.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
Item 615: Appointment to the Small Business 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: Outside of City limits.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-496)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Michael Sovacool to the Small Business Advisory Board for a term ending July 1, 2026.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
Item 616: Appointment to the Airports Advisory Committee.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no City expenditures being authorized with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 7.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-504)
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Resolution approving the Mayor's appointment of Cynthia Scott to the Airports Advisory Committee for a term ending February 28, 2028.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Justin Bargar
Item 617: Honorary Street Name: Recognition of Lucky Wong on the 3800 Block of Grim Ave According to San Diego Municipal Code Section 125.1130, “Honorary Street Names,” and Council Policy 200-10, “Honorary Street Names.”
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The funding for this honorary street title sign will be provided by Council District 3, in the amount of $1,272.95.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-506)
Resolution designating the 3800 Block of Grim Avenue from University Avenue to North Park Way in the North Park Community as Lucky Lane.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 3: Logan Braydis, (619) 236-6633
City Attorney Contact: Ray Palmucci
Item 622: This item has been moved from Consent to 1:00 pm Discussion. (Rev. 4/18/25)
Item 624: Approval of a Contract with Jewish Family Service of San Diego for the Safe Parking Program. (Added 4/17/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The cost for this contract for the remainder of FY 2025 is $250,896.34. The contract includes four one-year option periods estimated at an annual amount of $3,460,000. The total contract not-to-exceed amount is $14,090,896.34.
Funding for the agreement is available in the General Fund (Fund 100000, BA 1716) and State of California Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program (HHAP) grants contingent upon the adoption of the Appropriation Ordinance for the appropriate fiscal year.
Council District(s) Affected: 2, 7.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-513)
Resolution determining that approval of the agreement with Jewish Family Service of San Diego for the operation of the Safe Parking Program is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 21080.10(c) of the Public Resource Code.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Subitem-B: (R-2025-514)
Resolution approving the agreement with Jewish Family Service of San Diego for the operation of the Safe Parking Program in an amount not-to-exceed $14,090,896.34.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Land Use and Housing Committee meeting on April 10, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campillo, second by Chair Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Campillo-yea, Moreno-yea.
Homelessness Strategies: Sarah Jarman, (619) 385-6963
City Attorney Contact: Jose A Garcia
Item 625: Authorization to Enter Into and Sign the First Amendment to the Cooperative Procurement Contract with Genuine Parts Company Doing Business as (d.b.a.) NAPA Integrated Business Solutions for Fleet and Facility Related Vendor Managed Inventory and Logistics Management Solutions. (Added 4/17/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Authorization of this first amendment to the agreement will increase the cost by $9,900,000, for a total contract amount of $38,900,000 over the term of the agreement. Funds will come from the Fleet Operations Operating Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-431)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor or designee, to enter into and sign the First Amendment to the Cooperative Procurement Contract with Genuine Parts Company doing business as NAPA Integrated Business Solutions for Fleet and Facility Related Vendor Managed Inventory and Logistics Management Solutions, to update the Contract Administrator contact information and add additional funding in the amount of $9,900,000 for the purchase of automotive parts and supplies, for a term extending through December 29, 2025, bringing the total Contract value to a not-to-exceed amount of $38,900,000 and related funding actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on April 16, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Council President Pro Tem Lee, second by Committee Member Elo-Rivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Foster III-yea, Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Moreno-not present.
Department of General Services: Rex Ragucos, (619) 525-8535 Tuesday, April 22, 2025
City Attorney Contact: Markecia Simmons
Item 629: FY 2025 Arts, Culture and Community Festivals (ACCF) Funding Allocation(s) from Council District 6 to 5 Nonprofit Organizations. (Added 4/18/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Previously budgeted Fiscal Year 2025 Arts, Culture and Community Festivals (ACCF) funding allocations with Discretionary Transient Occupancy Tax [TOT] for all nine Council Districts total $450,000.00. Of those previously budgeted funds, this item allocates $21,000.00 of Council District 6’s ACCF funds to various nonprofit organizations pursuant to Council Policy 100-23.
Council District(s) Affected: 6.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-518)
Resolution approving Fiscal Year 2025 Arts, Culture, and Community Festivals (ACCF) funding allocations, pursuant to Council Policy 100-23, recommended by Council District 6 to 5 nonprofit organizations in an aggregate amount of $21,000, and approving a waiver of Council Policy 100-23 section 2(g) for a certain allocation.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council Administration: Abigail Edwards, (619) 236-5918 City Attorney Contact: Justin Bargar
Item 630: FY 2025 Arts, Culture and Community Festivals (ACCF) Funding Allocations from Council District 5 to 5 Nonprofit Organizations. (Added 4/18/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Previously budgeted Fiscal Year 2025 Arts, Culture, and Community Festivals (ACCF) funding allocations with Discretionary Transient Occupancy Tax [TOT] for all nine Council Districts total $296,000.00. Of those previously budgeted funds, this item allocates $18,500.00 of Council District 5’s ACCF funds to various nonprofit organizations pursuant to Council Policy 100-23.
Council District(s) Affected: 5.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-485)
Resolution determining that the approval of Fiscal Year 2025 Arts, Culture, and Community Festivals (ACCF) funding allocations recommended by Council District 5 to certain nonprofit organizations, pursuant to Council Policy 100-23, is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines sections 15301 and 15323.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Subitem-B: (R-2025-484)
Resolution approving Fiscal Year 2025 Arts, Culture, and Community Festivals (ACCF) funding allocations, pursuant to Council Policy 100-23, recommended by Council District 5 to 5 nonprofit organizations in an aggregate amount of $18,500, and approving a waiver of Council Policy 100-23 section 2(g) for certain allocations.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council Administration: Malachi Bielecki, (619) 236-7709 City Attorney Contact: Justin Bargar
Item 631: A Resolution Approving and Ratifying an Agreement Between the City of San Diego and the San Diego Police Officers Association to Amend Article 63 of the Memorandum of Understanding Related to Special Response Team Pay. (Added 4/18/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
An additional 3.5% SRT add-on pay would lead to the following estimated impacts to the General Fund, Fund 100000: FY2025 - $37,809; FY2026 - $92,942.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-473)
Resolution approving and ratifying an Agreement between the City of San Diego and the San Diego Police Officers Association to amend Article 63 of their Memorandum of Understanding for Fiscal Years 2025 and 2026 related to Special Response Team pay.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 11.2.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Human Resources: Erik Hanson, (619) 807-6269
City Attorney Contact: Joan F. Dawson
Item 632: Settlement of Noe Cordero, et. al. v. City of San Diego, United States District Court Case No. 3:23-cv-00365-LAB-JLB, Claim No. 30294. (Added 4/18/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $250,000.00 which includes $48,750.00 to be paid from Public Liability Fund for attorneys' fees and costs, and $201,250.00 to be paid from General Fund, minus the normal wage withholdings under the Fair Labor Standards Act, for unpaid compensation.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
(R-2025-488)
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Noe Cordero v City of San Diego, United States District Court Case No. 23-cv-00365-LAB-JLB, related to breach of contract claims for violations of specialty pay provisions in Memoranda of Understanding between the City and the San Diego Police Officer’s Association and claims for unpaid overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Risk Claim No. 30294.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Paul H. James, (619) 533-5454 Item 633: Approval of Agreement for Consulting and Outreach Services for Organic Waste Recycling Programs. (Added 4/18/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
$2,304,023.00 fully paid by the CalRecycle SB1383 Local Assistance Grant Program.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-517)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute a contract with More Likely To, Inc., for consulting and outreach services for organic waste recycling programs, through April 1, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $2,304,023, and all related actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on April 17, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member LaCava, second by Vice Chair Campbell, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Elo-Rivera-yea, Campbell-yea, LaCava-yea.
Environmental Services: Kirby Brady, (619) 236-5587
City Attorney Contact: Nicole M. Denow
NON-AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, INDEPENDENT BUDGET
ANALYST, CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT BY COUNCILMEMBERS
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
INFORMATIONAL AND ADOPTION AGENDA ITEMS (10AM SESSION)
ADOPTION AGENDA
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Item 634: Selection of an Official Flower for the City of San Diego. (Added 4/18/25)
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:
(R-2025-519)
Resolution rescinding the adoption of the carnation as the official flower and designating the blue-eyed grass, a native flower, as the official flower of the City of San Diego.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Rules Committee meeting on March 19, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair LaCava, second by Vice Chair Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 5-0; LaCava-yea, Lee-yea, Campillo-yea, Moreno-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea.
Council District 1: Brian Elliott, (619) 236-5286
City Attorney Contact: Jose A Garcia
10AM DISCUSSION, RESOLUTION TO BE ADOPTED:
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
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This portion of the agenda provides an opportunity for members of the public to address the Council on items of interest within the jurisdiction of the Council. (Comments relating to items on today's docket are to be taken at the time the item is heard.) Per Rule 2.7.2, Non-Agenda Public Comment is limited to two (2) minutes per speaker. Speakers may not allocate their time to other speakers. If there are eight (8) or more speakers on a single issue, the maximum time allotted for that issue will be sixteen (16) minutes. Additionally, nonagenda public comment during the 10am session may be limited to 30 minutes at the discretion of the Council President for meeting management purposes. If some Non-Agenda Public Comment is trailed, any remaining speakers will be given an opportunity to speak during the 2pm session after Council concludes the Information and Adoption agenda items for the day.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025, AT 1:00 PM
ROLL CALL
REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE BY A COUNCILMEMBER FOR ITEMS TRAILED FROM
MORNING OR ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR AFTERNOON SESSION
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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Item 623: City of San Diego Crime Briefing: January – December 2024. (Added 4/16/25)
This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
This item is for information only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Police: Jordan Fankhauser, (619) 531-2705
ADOPTION AGENDA, DISCUSSION ITEMS
ADOPTION AGENDA
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Item 618: Proposed Amendment to San Diego Municipal Code to Implement Measure A re: Retention and Use of Independent Legal Counsel for the City Auditor and Audit Committee.
This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-113)
Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 6, Division 17 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending sections 26.1701 and 26.1710, and DISCUSSION, ORDINANCES TO BE INTRODUCED:
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
adding section 26.1712, relating to the City Auditor, Audit Committee, and Independent Legal Counsel.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Audit Committee meeting on March 12, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Halpern, second by Committee Member Tabshouri, for the Audit Committee to:
1. Forward and recommend the City Council adopt the proposed amendments to the San Diego Municipal Code to implement Measure A; and
2. Direct the Ad Hoc Subcommittee to continue to assist the Office of the City Auditor in preparing a Request for Proposals for independent legal counsel, to be submitted to the Audit Committee for review once amendments to the San Diego Municipal Code have been adopted.
VOTE: 4-1; Moreno-yea, Halpern-yea, Maffia-yea, Tabshouri-yea, Whitburn-nay Office of the City Auditor: Andy Hanau, (619) 533-3108
City Attorney Contact: Joan F. Dawson
Item 626: Transfer of Ballpark District Chilled Water Franchise from JMIR-Chilled Water LLC to Cordia Growth LLC. (Added 4/17/25)
This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Under the terms of the agreement, the grantee would continue to pay the city a Franchise Fee equal to five percent (5%) of gross receipts. Historically, this revenue has equated to approximately $97,000 in annual revenue. There is no expenditure commitment by the city in this franchise agreement.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-115)
Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the transfer of ownership of JMIR Chilled Water, LLC to Cordia Growth, LLC, for purposes of the franchise granted to JMIR Chilled Water, LLC by Ordinance No. O-19489 to construct, maintain, and use pipes and appurtenances in streets of the City to provide temperature controlled water services for heating and cooling buildings and facilities within the Ballpark District.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 103.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Department of General Services: Megan Ong, (619) 236-7077 City Attorney Contact: Frederick M. Ortlieb
ADOPTION AGENDA
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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Item 619: Proposed Amendment to San Diego Municipal Code Section 85.06 Relating to the Establishment of Speed Limits on City Streets, and Resolution Declaring Posted Speed Limits Citywide in Accordance with AB 43. (Rev. 4/18/25)
This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m.
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:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-503)
Resolution determining that establishing the speed limits for streets and highways throughout the City of San Diego is categorically exempt from CEQA under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations section 15301.
Subitem-B: (O-2025-114)
Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 8, Article 5, Division 00 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending section 85.06 relating to the establishment of speed limits on City streets and highways.
Subitem-C: (R-2025-500)
Resolution establishing speed limits on streets and highways throughout the City of San Diego.
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 von Wilpert, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, Foster III-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Transportation Department: Philip Rust, (619) 533-3714
City Attorney Contact: Cassandra Mougin
ADOPTION AGENDA
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Item 620: City of San Diego Mobility Master Plan.
DISCUSSION, ORDINANCES TO BE INTRODUCED WITH RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED:
DISCUSSION, RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED:
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-501)
Resolution approving the City of San Diego Mobility Master Plan.
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 Vice Chair Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, Foster III-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Planning: Christine Mercado, (619) 236-6892
City Attorney Contact: Cassandra Mougin
Item 622: Approve a Contract with Concentra Health Services, Inc. for Wellness Services for the San Diego Fire Rescue Department. (Added 4/16/25) This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action with authorize the expenditure of $12,069,945 from the Fire- Rescue Department's General Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-502)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an Agreement with Concentra Health Services, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $12,069,945, to provide physical wellness services to the San Diego Fire Rescue Department.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Public Safety Committee meeting on February 12, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair von Wilpert, second by Committee Member Campbell, to forward without recommendation with direction that the Mayor's office, City Attorney's office and Human Resources Department meet with Local 145 representatives regarding their concerns, continue to be at the bargaining Tuesday, April 22, 2025
table and make sure that the bargaining process takes place before bringing this to full Council for consideration.
VOTE: 3-0; von Wilpert-yea, Campbell-yea, Whitburn-yea, Campillo-not present.
Fire-Rescue: James Gaboury, Assistant Fire Chief, (619) 533-4401 City Attorney Contact: Daniel Orloff
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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.
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