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Joe LaCava • First District
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM
Kent Lee • Sixth District
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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
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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 Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE BY A COUNCILMEMBER FOR ITEMS SCHEDULED DURING
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Item 30: Jewish American Heritage Month.
MAYOR GLORIA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA, COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL, AND COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming May 2025 to be “Jewish American Heritage Month” in the City of San Diego.
Item 31: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
MAYOR GLORIA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE, COUNCILMEMBER FOSTER III, AND COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming May 2025 to be “Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month” in the City of San Diego.
Item 32: San Diego State University R1 Carnegie Classification Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA AND COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming May 13, 2025, to be “San Diego State University R1 Carnegie Classification Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item 33: Lupus Awareness Month.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming May 2025 to be “Lupus Awareness Month” in the City of San Diego.
Item S500: Mental Health Awareness Month. (Added 5/7/25) COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming May 2025, to be “Mental Health Awareness Month” in the City of San Diego.
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CONSENT ITEMS
The Consent items listed are considered to be routine, and the environmental documents have been considered.
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Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: Approval of Council Minutes for February 24, 2025.
Subitem-B: Approval of Council Minutes for February 25, 2025.
Subitem-C: Approval of Council Minutes for March 03, 2025.
Subitem-D: Approval of Council Minutes for March 04, 2025.
Subitem-E: Approval of Council Minutes for March 10, 2025.
Subitem-F: Approval of Council Minutes for March 11, 2025.
Subitem-G: Approval of Council Minutes for March 17, 2025.
Subitem-H: Approval of Council Minutes for March 18, 2025.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
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Item 50: Pure Water – Third Amendment to the Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the Pure Water North City Conveyance System (H156508).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action authorizes the expenditure in an amount not-to-exceed $1,500,000 from Pure Water Program Phase 1, (North City Pure Water Pump Station; and North City Pure Water Pipeline), Water Utility CIP, for the purpose of executing this Third Amendment to the agreement.
Council District(s) Affected: 5, 6.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-118)
Introduction of an Ordinance approving the Third Amendment to the Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for design and construction support services for the Pure Water North City Conveyance System (H156508) and related actions.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on April 17, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Campbell, second by Committee Member LaCava, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Elo-Rivera-yea, Campbell-yea, LaCava-yea.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Akram Bassyouni, (619) 533-3616 City Attorney Contact: Elizabeth Cason
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Item 51: Pure Water Program – Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for Engineering Services for the Design of Morena Pump Station, Morena Conveyance North, Morena Conveyance South, Morena Conveyance Middle, and Morena Pipeline CIP Projects (H166635).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Authorization of this 4th Amendment to the agreement will increase the cost by $2,862,000, for a total contract amount of $24,539,006 while extending the contract an additional two years. Funds in the amount of $1,366,000 for Phase 11 and $1,496,000 for all subsequent Phases thru 13, estimated to be spent as $1,955,000 from Fund Metro Sewer CIP, and $907,000.00 from Fund Water Utility CIP.
Council District(s) Affected: 1, 2, 6, 7.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-119)
Introduction of an Ordinance approving the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for engineering services for the design of Morena Pump Station and Conveyance System (H166635) and related actions.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee on April 17, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Campbell, second by Committee Member LaCava, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Elo-Rivera-yea, Campbell-yea, LaCava-yea.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Akram Bassyouni, (619) 541-1627 City Attorney Contact: Elizabeth Cason
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Item 52: Pure Water Program – Authorization for the Mayor to Extend Insurance Coverage for an Owner-Controlled Insurance Program for the North City Pure Water Phase 1 Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The total amount not-to-exceed for the OCIP extension is $9,769,340. See Staff Report for fiscal considerations for funding sources.
Council District(s) Affected: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-122 Cor. Copy 2) (Rev. 5/8/25)
Introduction of an Ordinance appropriating funding for the extension of insurance coverage for an owner-controlled insurance program for the North City Pure Water Phase 1 Project and authorizing related actions. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee 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.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Elif Cetin, (619) 533-3794 City Attorney Contact: Elizabeth Cason
Item 53: Request for the Extension of Construction Contract K-20-1837-DBB-A with Palm Engineering Construction Company, Inc. for Market St-47th to Euclid Complete Street, Market Street Water Pipe Replacement and Market Street Sewer Pipe Replacement.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no costs associated with this action, it is for time extension only.
Council District(s) Affected: 4.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-121)
Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the obligations of construction contract (K-20-1837-DBB-A) with Palm Engineering to extend beyond five years Tuesday, May 13, 2025
until December 31, 2025 for the Market St.-47th to Euclid Complete Streets Project.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on April 24, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Foster III, second by Chair Whitburn, 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: George Ghossain, (619) 533-4397 City Attorney Contact: Ryan P. Gerrity
Item 54: Request an Extension of Contract K-20-1824-DBB-3-A with SC Valley Engineering, Inc.; Sewer & AC Water Crown Point West.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no additional costs associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 1.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-117)
Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the obligations of construction contract K-20-1824-DBB-3-A with S. C. Valley Engineering, Inc. for construction of the Sewer & AC Water Crown Point West Project to extend beyond five years to June 12, 2027.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on April 24, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Foster III, second by Chair Whitburn, 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: Shadi Sami, (619) 236-7306 Tuesday, May 13, 2025
City Attorney Contact: Adam Wander
Item 55: Second Amendment to the Contract with Focus Psychological Service, Inc. for Comprehensive Psychological Services.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Authorization of this second amendment to the agreement will increase the notto-exceed amount of the contract by $964,050 to a total not-to-exceed amount of $5,479,845 and will extend the duration of the contract for an additional oneyear term through June 30, 2026. $661,000 will be funded by the Police General Fund and $66,800 will be funded by the Police BSCC Wellness Grant, and $236,250 will be funded by the Fire Department General Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-116)
Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into the Second Amendment to the Contract with Focus Psychological Services, Inc. to provide comprehensive psychological services for public safety employees, increasing the contract by $964,050 and extending the Contract for an additional one year through June 30, 2026.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99. (Rev. 5/8/25) Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Public Safety Committee on April 23, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair von Wilpert, second by Committee Member Whitburn, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; von Wilpert-yea, Campillo-yea, Campbell-yea, Whitburn-yea.
Police: Ricky Radasa, (619) 244-5823
City Attorney Contact: Jill S. Cristich
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Item 56: Third Amendment to the Salesforce Software and Services Agreement between the City of San Diego and Carahsoft Technology Corporation.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This amendment increases the not-to-exceed amount of the original as-needed agreement by $12,000,000 to a total of $20,500,000 over the term which expires in November 2029. Expenditure of funds for as needed services is contingent upon sufficient funding being available in each participating City department's budget each fiscal year. Approximate FY26 estimated costs include $1,400,000 from Enterprise Funds and $700,000 from General Fund (costs have already been budgeted for FY26).
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-112)
Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to enter into and sign the Third Amendment to the Salesforce Software and Services Agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation, increasing the not-toexceed amount by $12,000,000 for continuation of Salesforce license and subscription services and the as-needed expansion of the platform to allow City departments to purchase Salesforce licenses under this Agreement, for a term extending through November 2, 2029, bringing the total Agreement value to a not-to-exceed amount of $20,500,000, and related funding actions. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Rules Committee on April 16, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Elo-Rivera, second by Chair LaCava to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-1; LaCava-yea, Lee-yea, Campillo-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Moreno-Nay.
Performance & Analytics: Alex Hempton, (619) 384-4468
City Attorney Contact: Markecia Simmons
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Item 57: Award a Consultant Agreement, Contract #H2426385-M, to Kleinfelder Inc. to provide professional engineering services for the Miramar Water Treatment Plant Residuals Redirection Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The cost of this agreement is not-to-exceed $5,324,812.00 for a term of 80 months. The agreement will be funded by the Water and Sewer Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 5.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-120)
Introduction of an Ordinance approving the Agreement with Kleinfelder, Inc. for the design of Miramar Water Treatment Plant Residuals Redirection (H2427385- M) and related actions.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee 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.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Akram Bassyouni, (619) 533-3616 City Attorney Contact: Elizabeth Cason
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Item 58: Authorize the Obligations of Construction Contract (K-18-1739-DBB-3) with Newest Construction, Inc. to Extend Beyond Five Years for the Soledad Pump Station Upgrades Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action, this action is a time extension only.
CONSENT, ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED:
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Council District(s) Affected: 1.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 4/15/2025, Item 50, (Council voted 9-0):
(O-2025-105)
Ordinance authorizing the obligations of construction contract (K-18-1739-DBB3) to extend beyond five years until June 8, 2027, for the Soledad Pump Station Upgrades project.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
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 lll, 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: Shadi Sami, (619) 236-7306 City Attorney Contact: Bonny Hsu
Item 59: First Amendments to Two (2) As-Needed Architectural Services with Platt/Whitelaw Architects (H197088) and Roesling Nakamura Terada (H197089).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This is no-cost time extension for both of the subject first amendments.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinances that were introduced on 4/15/2025, Item 51, Subitem-A and Subitem-B, (Council voted 9-0):
Subitem-A: (O-2025-108)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Contract with Roesling Nakamura Terada Architects, Inc., extending the Contract through November 1, 2027, for as-needed architectural design services.
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Subitem-A: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Subitem-B: (O-2025-109)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Contract with Platt/Whitelaw Architects, Inc. , extending the Contract through May 1, 2027, for as-needed architectural design services.
Subitem-B: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
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 lll, 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: Jason Grani, (619) 533-7525 City Attorney Contact: Dominic Guglielmo
Item 60: Extension of the Contractual Obligations of K-20-1907-DBB-3 for the Remaining Small Diameter CI Water Phase 2 Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no costs associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 3, 4, 7, 9.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance that was introduced on 4/15/2025, Item 52, (Council voted 9-0):
O-2025-111
Ordinance authorizing the obligations of construction contract K-20-1907-DBB3 for the Remaining Small Diameter CI Water Phase 2 project to extend beyond five years to December 4, 2026.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on March 20, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Foster lll, 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: Shadi Sami, (619) 236-7306 City Attorney Contact: Adam Wander
Item 61: First Amendments to Three (3) As-Needed Landscape Architectural Services Extension Amendment with Schmidt Design Group, Inc. (H197098), Spurlock Landscape Architects (H197099), KTU&A (H197100).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This is no-cost extension for 1st Amendment agreements.
Council District(s) Affected: 3,4,7,9.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinances that were introduced on 4/15/2025, Item 53, Subitem-A, Subitem-B, and Subitem-C, (Council voted 9-0):
Subitem-A: (O-2025-99)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to execute a First Amendment to the As-Needed Landscape Architectural Consultant Services Agreement with Schmidt Design Group, Inc. (H197098), extending the Agreement from 60 months to 84 months, in connection with completion of previous task orders.
Subitem-A: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Subitem-B: (O-2025-100)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to execute a First Amendment to the As-Needed Landscape Architectural Consultant Services Agreement with Spurlock Landscape Architects (H197099), extending the Agreement from 60 months to 96 months, in connection with completion of previous task orders.
Subitem-B: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Subitem-C: (O-2025-101)
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Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to execute a First Amendment to the As-Needed Landscape Architectural Consultant Services Agreement with KTU&A (H197100), extending the Agreement from 60 months to 96 months, in connection with completion of previous task orders.
Subitem-C: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
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 lll, 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: Jason Grani, (619) 533-7525 City Attorney Contact: Ray Palmucci
Item 62: Ordinance Authorizing an Extension to the Contract Between the City of San Diego and AED Brands, LLC, and Resolution Authorizing an Extension to the Marketing Partnership Agreement Between the City of San Diego and AED Brands, LLC.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This contract does not require payment by the city it merely allows city to purchase AEDs and related equipment for their workplace at discounted rates.
The marketing agreement will provide a marketing fee paid to the City over a one-year period of $150,000 and allocated to San Diego Fire-Rescue.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance that was introduced on 4/15/2025, Item 330, Subitem-B, (Council voted 9-0):
(O-2025-106)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Contract with AED Brands, LLC, extending the Contract through April 20, 2026, for Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and related supplies.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 708-2824
City Attorney Contact: Daniel Orloff
Item 63: Prohibition of Anti-Competitive Automated Rent Price-Fixing Ordinance.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was amended by Council action by interlineation at the time of introduction on 4/15/2025, Item 332, (Council voted 8-1, Councilmember Campillo-nay):
(O-2025-107 Rev. Cor. Copy)
Ordinance amending Chapter 9, Article 8 of the San Diego Municipal Code by adding new Division 11, sections 98.1101, 98.1102, 98.1103, and 98.1104, relating to prohibiting anti-competitive automated rent price-fixing.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Rules Committee meeting on October 30, 2024.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Elo-Rivera, second by Committee Member Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-1; LaCava-yea, Lee-yea, Moreno-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Campillo- nay.
Council District 9: Maya Rosas, (619) 236-6699
City Attorney Contact: Justin Bargar
Item 64: Salary Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2026.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Approval of the Salary Ordinance is required under the City’s Charter as part of the annual budget process.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance that was introduced on 4/15/2025, Item 333, (Council voted 9-0):
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
(O-2025-110)
Ordinance establishing a schedule of compensation, including changes to classifications, for Officers and Employees of the City of San Diego for Fiscal Year 2026.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Human Resources: Erik Hanson, (619) 807-6269
City Attorney Contact: Thomas J. Brady
Item 65: Potable Water Emergency Interconnection Agreement with the City of Poway.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action authorizes a 20-year treated water interconnection agreement with the City of Poway. The total estimated cost for the metering equipment related to this agreement is not-to-exceed $25,000. The metering equipment will be funded by the Water Fund. The revenue from the water meters base fee related to this agreement will be $4,778.77 monthly.
Council District(s) Affected: 5.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance that was introduced on 4/15/2025, Item S500, Subitem-B, (Council voted 9-0):
(O-2025-95)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an Agreement with the City of Poway, in an amount not-to-exceed $25,000, to provide two potable water emergency interconnections with the City of Poway. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on February 13, 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.
Public Utilities: Laila Nasrawi, (619) 533-5321
City Attorney Contact: Justin Stanek
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Item 66: 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.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance that was introduced on 4/22/2025, Item 618, (Council voted 9-0):
(O-2025-113)
Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 6, Division 17 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending sections 26.1701 and 26.1710, and 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.
Motion by Committee Member Halpern, second by Committee Member Tabshouri 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. (Rev. 5/8/25)
Office of the City Auditor: Andy Hanau, (619) 533-3108
City Attorney Contact: Joan F. Dawson
Item 67: 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.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance that was introduced on 4/22/2025, Item 619, Subitem-B, (Council voted 9-0):
(O-2025-114)
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.
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
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Item 68: Transfer of Ballpark District Chilled Water Franchise from JMIR-Chilled Water LLC to Cordia Growth LLC.
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:
Adopt the following Ordinance that was introduced on 4/22/2025, Item 626, (Council voted 9-0):
(O-2025-115)
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
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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Item 100: Pure Water Program: Authority to Approve Construction Change(s) in Excess of $2M for K-21-1848-DBB-3 Morena Conveyance North Restoration (B-15141).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This item will authorize expenditures of an additional amount not-to-exceed $20,046,000.00 in total from Pure Water Phase 1, Morena Conveyance North, and PW Genesee Avenue Median Improvements, Fund Metro Sewer CIP, Fund Water Utility CIP, and Transportation CIP Fund, for one or more Change Orders for the resurfacing and restoration construction work for the Morena Conveyance North project.
Council District(s) Affected: 2, 6.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-531)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute one or more construction change orders to the construction contract with OHLA USA, Inc. for the Morena Conveyance North project for a total not-to-exceed amount of $20,046,000.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee on April 17, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Campbell, second by Committee Member LaCava to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Elo-Rivera-yea, Campbell-yea, Lacava-yea.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Akram Bassyouni, (619) 533-3616 City Attorney Contact: Elizabeth Cason
CONSENT, RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED:
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Item 101: Authorization to Enter into an As-Needed Citywide Agreement with Aztec Landscaping, Inc. for Brush Management Services.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Amount not-to-exceed $25,266,645.50 from the General fund over five years contingent upon adoption of the brush management budget(s) and the Appropriation Ordinance for the applicable fiscal year, and contingent upon the Chief Financial Officer furnishing a certificate certifying that funds necessary for expenditure are, or will be, on deposit with the City Treasurer. The total amount for FY26 is $5,053,329.10. (Rev. 5/8/25)
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-534)
Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Aztec Landscaping, Inc. for asneeded brush management services, in an amount not-to-exceed $25,266,645.50 over five years, and related funding actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Community and Neighborhood Services Committee meeting on April 24, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Foster III, second by Chair Campbell, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 2-0; Campbell-yea, Foster III-yea, Campillo-not present.
Parks & Recreation: Erika Ferrreira, (619) 685-1323
City Attorney Contact: Catherine Morrison
Item 102: Award of Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for As-Needed Environmental Planning Consultant Services (H2426434).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This is a Council action to award an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for AsNeeded Environmental Planning Services in an amount not-to-exceed $3,000,000.00 over five (5) years, funded by the Refuse Disposal Enterprise Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
(R-2025-367)
Resolution authorizing an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for as-needed environmental consulting services associated with planning, design, environmental compliance, and permitting for City solid waste landfills, burn ash disposal sites, and landfill gas beneficial uses and disposal.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee 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: James Hay, (858) 627-3321
City Attorney Contact: Frederick M. Ortlieb
Item 103: Award of Hawthorne Machinery Contract for the Lease and Maintenance of Heavy Duty Equipment for the Miramar Landfill.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action is to award an agreement with Hawthorne Machinery Company for the lease and maintenance of heavy duty landfill equipment. The total five-year contract value shall not exceed $25,346,000 from the Refuse and Disposal Enterprise Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-523)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute a contract with Hawthorne Machinery Company for the lease and maintenance of heavy duty equipment for the Miramar Landfill in an amount not-to-exceed $25,346,000 for a period of five years, 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.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Environmental Services: James Hay, (858) 518-3008
City Attorney Contact: Nicole M. Denow
Item 104: New 10-Year Non-Profit Lease Agreement with Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company, a California Nonprofit Corporation, dba The Firehouse Museum for the City-Owned Property Located at 1572 Columbia Street, San Diego, CA 92101.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
No cost to City for the proposed action.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-516)
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego determining that approval of a lease between the City of San Diego and Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company, a California nonprofit corporation, is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Title 14 California Code of Regulations Section 15301.
Subitem-B: (R-2025-515)
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego approving a lease between the City of San Diego and Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company, a California nonprofit corporation, for the real property located at 1572 Columbia Street, San Diego, California 92101, commonly known as the Firehouse Museum.
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 Committee Member Moreno, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Campillo-yea, Moreno-yea.
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Kate Malcolm
Item 105: First Amendment to the Reimbursement Agreement for a Portion of Project No. T-11.1, Caliente Avenue.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This item would increase the project total by $1,209,949, bringing the total notto-exceed amount from $1,804,069 to $3,014,018. This includes $2,924,018 for project reimbursement costs from the original Reimbursement Agreement and First Amendment, and $90,000 for City staff charges. These costs will be reimbursed from the Otay Mesa FBA.
Council District(s) Affected: 8.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-365 Cor. Copy) (Rev. 5/8/25)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Reimbursement Agreement with Tri Pointe Homes IE-SD, Inc. for an additional $1,209,949 bringing the total amount not-to-exceed to $3,014,018 in connection with the Project including $2,924,018 for project reimbursement costs from the original Reimbursement Agreement and First Amendment, and $90,000 for City staff charges.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on April 24, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Foster III, second by Chair Whitburn, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, Foster III-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Planning: Gaetano Martedi, (619) 533-3678
City Attorney Contact: Shannon Eckmeyer
Item 106: Withdrawal from the Water Conservation Authority.
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-2025-535)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to withdraw from the Water Conservation Authority.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee 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.
Public Utilities: Nicole DeSantis, (760) 504-4126
City Attorney Contact: Melissa Ables
Item 107: Resolution to Amend Article 21 of the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of San Diego and Municipal Employees Association Regarding Registration Pay.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Financial impacts are unknown at this time.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-527)
Resolution approving an Agreement between the City of San Diego and the San Diego Municipal Employees Association, to amend Article 21 of the Memorandum of Understanding related to Registration Pay. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter section 11.2.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Human Resources: Jonnabelle Domingo, (619) 846-0495
City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Item 108: Repeal of Council Policy 100-09, “Use of Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) Revenue”.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-525)
Resolution repealing City of San Diego Council Policy 100-09, titled "Use of Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) Revenue."
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Rules Committee on April 16, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campillo, second by Vice Chair Lee recommend that the Council President’s Office work with the City Attorney’s Office to draft a resolution to repeal Council Policy 100-09 for consideration by the City Council.
VOTE: 5-0; LaCava-yea, Lee-yea, Campillo-yea, Moreno-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea.
Council District 1: Abbey Reuter, (619) 236-7762
City Attorney Contact: Hilda R. Mendoza
Item 109: Settlement of Jeffrey Dolphin v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00003996-CU-PA-CTL, Risk No. 26850.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $500,000.00 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 6.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-512)
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Jeffrey Dolphin v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00003996-CU-PA-CTL related to a claim for personal injury from a motorcycle accident at 4100 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard in San Diego. Claim No. 26850.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Office of the City Attorney: John P. Pearson, (619) 533-6193 Item 110: Settlement of Porfiria Delgado v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2023-00042130-CU-PO-CTL, Claim No. 32663.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $199,000.00 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 8.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-497)
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Porfiria Delgado v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2023-00042130-CU-PO-CTL , related to a claim of personal injuries arising out of an alleged dangerous condition of public property on the sidewalk near 721 E. San Ysidro Boulevard in San Ysidro. Risk Claim No. 32663.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Ian G. Williamson, (619) 533-5920 Item 111: Reappointment 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: 4.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-520)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's Reappointment of Rosa Olascoaga Vidal to the Mobility Board for a term ending February 1, 2026.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Item 112: Appointment to the Youth Commission.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no City expenditures being authorized with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 1.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-526)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Arnav Dagar to the City of San Diego Youth Commission 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: Justin Bargar
Item 113: Appointments and Reappointments to the Youth Commission.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no City expenditures being authorized with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 4, 6.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-524)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's Appointments of Henry Anderson and Angela Ortner and Reappointment of Princess Dunn to the Youth Commission for terms ending July 1, 2026.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
Item 114: Reappointment to the Commission for Arts and Culture.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no City expenditures being authorized with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 4.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-521)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's Reappointment of Dajahn Blevins to the Commission for Arts and Culture, for a term ending August 31, 2026.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
Item S502: Honorary Street Name: Recognition of Eloise Battle at the Intersection of Tecolote Road and Morena Boulevard Pursuant to San Diego Municipal Code Section 125.1130, “Honorary Street Names,” and Council Policy 200- 10, “Honorary Street Names.” (Added 5/9/2025)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Council Policy 200-10, “Honorary Street Names,” states that funding for the installation of honorary street title signs shall be the responsibility of the sponsoring Councilmember. The Councilmember shall identify, obtain, and make such funds available to the Mayor or designee. Therefore, funding for this honorary street title sign will be provided by Council District 2, in the amount of $1,316.84.
Council District(s) Affected: 2.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-564)
Resolution designating the 1300 Block of Tecolote Road at the intersection of Morena Boulevard located in the Bay Park Community as Eloise Battle Boulevard.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 2: Manuel Reyes, (619) 236-6622
City Attorney Contact: Ryan P. Gerrity
Item S503: Council District 4 Fiscal Year 2025 Community Projects, Programs and Services Funding Allocation to the Blue Heart Foundation. (Added 5/9/2025)
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 Tuesday, May 13, 2025
$900,000.00. Of those previously budgeted funds, this item allocates an additional $20,000.00 of Council District 4’s CPPS funds to The Blue Heart Foundation for the BHF Teen Center pursuant to Council Policy 100-06.
Council District(s) Affected: 4.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-566)
Resolution determining that approval of an additional Fiscal Year 2025 Community Projects, Programs, and Services (CPPS) funding allocation, pursuant to Council Policy 100-06, recommended by Council District 4 to the Blue Heart Foundation for the BHF Teen Center is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines section 15301.
Subitem-B: (R-2025-565)
Resolution approving an additional Fiscal Year 2025 Community Projects, Programs, and Services (CPPS) funding allocation to the Blue Heart Foundation for the BHF Teen Center, pursuant to Council Policy 100-06, recommended by Council District 4.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council Administration: Abigail Edwards, (619) 236-5981 City Attorney Contact: Justin Bargar
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, May 13, 2025
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
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, May 13, 2025
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025 AT 2:00 PM
ROLL CALL
REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE BY A COUNCILMEMBER FOR ITEMS TRAILED FROM
MORNING OR ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR AFTERNOON SESSION
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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Item 330: 2023 and 2024 Workforce Report.
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:
There are no costs associated with this action. This is for information only.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Informational item, no action required.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Performance & Analytics: Tristan Lewis, (619) 235-5258
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
ADOPTION AGENDA
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Item S504: Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan to the City of San Diego’s Water System for the Otay 2nd Pipeline Steel Replacement Phase 3 Project. (Added 5/9/2025)
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:
Authorize the Mayor or his designee to implement the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan, execute the loan documents and take other necessary actions to facilitate the funding of the Otay 2nd Pipeline Steel Replacement Phase 3 Project for an estimated amount reasonably expected not to exceed $50 million. See Fiscal Considerations section in staff report.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-77)
Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor or designee to implement a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan in an amount reasonably expected not to exceed $50 million to facilitate the funding of the Otay 2nd Pipeline Steel Replacement Phase 3 Project.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget & 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.
Debt Management: Allison Falkenstein, (619) 533-4516
City Attorney Contact: Bret A. Bartolotta
ADOPTION AGENDA, DISCUSSION ITEMS
DISCUSSION, ORDINANCES TO BE INTRODUCED:
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ADOPTION AGENDA
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Item 331: Approve a Contract with Concentra Health Services, Inc. for Wellness Services for the San Diego Fire Rescue Department.
This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This 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 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
Item S501: Revised Energy Cooperation Agreement with SDG&E. (Added 5/7/25) This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m.
DISCUSSION, RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED:
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no cost to the City associated with the approval of this agreement.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-398 Cor. Copy) (Rev. 5/9/25)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor or designee to execute the revised Energy Cooperation Agreement with SDG&E.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on February 13, 2025.
Motion by Committee Member LaCava, second by Chair Elo-Rivera, to recommend staff's proposed actions with amendments to the following sections; Section 6.b Building Performance Standards – remove references to the White House and generalize commitment to Building Performance Standards; Section 7.a Equity-Focused Solar Expansion – increase the commitment of SDGE shareholder funds to the Equity-Focused Solar Expansion from $1 million annually to $1,150,000 annually, to account for inflation between June 2021 and December 2024, as measured by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; Section 11.c Rate Transparency – to read: “Once a year, an SDG&E executive shall offer to present to the City Council on current and forecasted average electric rates for all customer classes and the associated impact to unbundled residential electric bills. The presentation shall also include actions taken and plans to limit costs for customers.”; and Section 11.d Ensuring Transparency – strike ‘on one day.’
VOTE: 2-0; Elo-Rivera-yea, LaCava-yea, Campbell-not present Sustainability and Mobility: Megan Ong, (619) 236-7077
City Attorney Contact: William Smith
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