THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
OF
MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2025
AT 10:00 AM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
Table of Contents
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING..........................................................................................3 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING...................................................................................3 ROLL CALL ..........................................................................................................................3 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................................4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE......................................................................................................4 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS ...........................................................................................4 Item 600: San Diego Lao Food Festival Day..........................................................................4 Item 601: Approval of Council Minutes .................................................................................5 Item 602: Second Amendment to the Reimbursement Agreement and Park Development Agreement for the Quarry Falls Development Project..............................................................5 Item 603: Authorization of an Extension of Contractual Obligations Beyond Five Years for the Torrey Pines Fire Station Design-Build Contract K-21-1909-DB2-3 ...........................................7 Item 604: Landscape Contract with Westturf Landscape Management, Inc. for the Carmel Valley Maintenance Assessment District (Contract #10090256-25-G).......................................8 Item 605: Landscape Contract with Treebeard Landscape, Inc. for the Tierrasanta Maintenance Assessment District (Contract #10090258-25-G)....................................................................9 Item 606: Landscape Contract with Landscape USA, Inc. for the Scripps-Miramar Ranch Maintenance Assessment District (Contract #10090257-25-G)...............................................10 Item 607: Award of the As-Needed Agreement with Silverado Builders Inc. for Remediation and Cleanup Services Resulting from Water Main Breaks and Sewer Backups (RFP 10090251-25-H) pursuant to Council Policy 400-10 .......................................................................................11 Item 608: As-Needed Agreement with George Hills Company for Adjuster Services Related to Remediation Services from Water Main Breaks and Sewer Backups (RFP 10089810-24-J) .......13 Minutes of Monday, June 9, 2025
Table of Contents (Continued)
Item 609: Authorize a First Amendment to Contract 10089947-23-W with Hudson Safe-T-Lite for Miscellaneous Traffic and Street Warning Devices Rentals................................................14 Item 610: Settlement of Sharp Healthcare and AGCS Marine Insurance Company v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case Number 24CU027148C, Risk No. 37403.......................15 Item 611: Settlement of McKinley Kekona v. City of San Diego, United States District Court No. 22-cv-00745-MMA-VET, Claim No. 29865.............................................................................16 Item 612: Appointment to the Balboa Park Committee ........................................................17 Item 613: Appointment to the Planning Commission............................................................18 Item 614: Resolution of Claim filed by Dick Miller, Inc., Risk Management Department Claim File No. 34399 and Extension of the Obligations of Construction Contract K-16-1418-DBB Beyond Five Years..............................................................................................................18 Item 615: Approval of a Request for a Conflict-of-Interest Waiver from Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC ...................................................................................................................20 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................20 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................21 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 3
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CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President LaCava at 10:04 a.m. Councilmember von Wilpert arrived to the meeting at 10:23 a.m. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 10:35 a.m.
ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING
PRESENT:
CD-1 Council President Joe LaCava
CD-3 Councilmember Stephen Whitburn
CD-4 Councilmember Henry L. Foster III
CD-5 Councilmember Marni von Wilpert
CD-6 Council President Pro Tem Kent Lee
CD-7 Councilmember Raul A. Campillo
CD-8 Councilmember Vivian Moreno
CD-9 Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera
ABSENT:
CD-2 Councilmember Jennifer Campbell
CITY CLERK:
Berry (cp)
ROLL CALL
(1) Council President LaCava-present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-not present
(3) Councilmember Whitburn-present
(4) Councilmember Foster-present
(5) Councilmember von Wilpert-not present
(6) Council President Pro Tem Lee-present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-present
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Councilmember Campillo.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Campillo.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
NOTE: The following Proclamation was NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item 600: San Diego Lao Food Festival Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE, COUNCILMEMBER FOSTER III, COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO, AND COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA’S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming June 21, 2025, to be “San Diego Lao Food Festival Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Raul A. Campillo.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Marni von Wilpert.
Item 601: Approval of Council Minutes.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for April 14, 2025.
Subitem-B: APPROVED
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Approval of Council Minutes for April 15, 2025.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:15 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO APPROVE. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, 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: Jennifer Campbell.
Item 602: Second Amendment to the Reimbursement Agreement and Park Development Agreement for the Quarry Falls Development Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The three park projects will be built by the developer and reimbursed in the form of credits to the total amount of $15,232,395, from the Mission Valley-Urban Community Development Impact Fee Fund. Cost estimates for the Regional Arterial System (RAS) mobility improvements have been updated to reflect current costs, totaling to a maximum of $60,016,882.
Council District(s) Affected: 7.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-66) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Reimbursement and Park Development Agreements with Quarry Falls, LLC for an additional $6,522,395 in an amount not-to-exceed $15,232,395, authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to appropriate and expend $16,000 for staff costs in connection with the Quarry Falls Development Project, and authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to appropriate and expend $26,000 for staff costs related to Regional Arterial System projects. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on May 22, 2025.
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ACTION: Motion by Committee Member von Wilpert, second by 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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:15 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO INTRODUCE. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, 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: Jennifer Campbell.
Item 603: Authorization of an Extension of Contractual Obligations Beyond Five Years for the Torrey Pines Fire Station Design-Build Contract K-21-1909-DB2-3.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This council action is only to extend the contract beyond the 5-years. There are no costs associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 1.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-129) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the obligations of Design-Build Contract, K-21-1909- DB2-3, Torrey Pines Fire Station Project, with Level 10 Construction to extend beyond five years through January 4, 2028.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on May 22, 2025.
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ACTION: Motion by Committee Member von Wilpert, second by 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: Jason Grani, (619) 533-7525 City Attorney Contact: Christina L. Rae
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:15 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO INTRODUCE. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, 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: Jennifer Campbell.
Item 604: Landscape Contract with Westturf Landscape Management, Inc. for the Carmel Valley Maintenance Assessment District (Contract #10090256-25-G).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action will authorize a service contract with Westturf Landscape Management, Inc. over a five-year period and authorize the expenditure of funds in an amount not-to-exceed $9,043,495.05 Funds for this action are available in the Carmel Valley MAD Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 1.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-605 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316246
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to enter into an Agreement with Westurf Landscape Management, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $9,043,495.05, to provide landscape maintenance services, related to the Carmel Valley MAD, and related funding actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Community and Neighborhood Services Committee meeting on May 21, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Campillo, second by Committee Member Foster III, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
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VOTE: 3-0; Campbell-yea, Campillo-yea, Foster III-yea.
Parks & Recreation: Michael Jones, (619) 685-1307
City Attorney Contact: Daphne Z. Skogen
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:15 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, 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: Jennifer Campbell.
Item 605: Landscape Contract with Treebeard Landscape, Inc. for the Tierrasanta Maintenance Assessment District (Contract #10090258-25-G).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action will authorize a service contract with Treebeard Landscape, Inc. over a five-year period and authorize the expenditure of funds in an amount not-to-exceed $5,652,222. Funds for this action are available in the Tierrasanta Maintenance Assessment District Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 7.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-603) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316247
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to enter into an Agreement with Treebeard Landscape, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $5,652,222, to provide landscape maintenance services, related to the Tierrasanta MAD, and related funding actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Community and Neighborhood Services Committee meeting on May 21, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Campillo, second by Committee Member Foster III, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Campbell-yea, Campillo-yea, Foster III-yea.
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Parks & Recreation: Michael Jones, (619) 804-8739
City Attorney Contact: Daphne Z. Skogen
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:15 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, 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: Jennifer Campbell.
Item 606: Landscape Contract with Landscape USA, Inc. for the Scripps-Miramar Ranch Maintenance Assessment District (Contract #10090257-25-G).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action will authorize a service contract with Landscape USA, Inc. over a five-year period and authorize the expenditure of funds in an amount not-to-exceed $4,022,917. Funds for this action are available in the Scripps-Miramar Ranch Maintenance Assessment District Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 5, 6.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-604) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316248
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to enter into an Agreement with Landscape USA, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $4,022,917, to provide landscape maintenance services, related to the Scripps Miramar Ranch MAD, and related funding actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Community and Neighborhood Services Committee meeting on May 21, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Campillo, second by Committee Member Foster III, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Campbell-yea, Campillo-yea, Foster III-yea.
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Parks & Recreation: Michael Jones, (619) 685-1307
City Attorney Contact: Daphne Z. Skogen
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:15 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, 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: Jennifer Campbell.
Item 607: Award of the As-Needed Agreement with Silverado Builders Inc. for Remediation and Cleanup Services Resulting from Water Main Breaks and Sewer Backups (RFP 10090251-25-H) pursuant to Council Policy 400-10.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The total amount not-to-exceed is $25,000,000. $20,000,000 is from the Water Utility Operating Fund. $5,000,000 is from the Muni Sewer Revenue Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-598) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316249
Resolution determining that approval of the agreement with Silverado Builders Inc. for remediation and cleanup services for City water main breaks and sewer backups on private property is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.
Subitem-B: (R-2025-596) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316250
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the Agreement with Silverado Builders Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $25,000,000 for up to five years, to provide remediation and cleanup services for City water main breaks and sewer backups on private property and related actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on May 22, 2025.
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ACTION: Motion by Committee Member LaCava, second by 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: William Curcio, (619) 908-2555
City Attorney Contact: Michael D. Johnston
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:15 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, 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: Jennifer Campbell.
Item 608: As-Needed Agreement with George Hills Company for Adjuster Services Related to Remediation Services from Water Main Breaks and Sewer Backups (RFP 10089810-24-J).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The total amount not-to-exceed is $3,000,000 over period of five years. Funds will be available in Water Utility Operating Fund and Muni Sewer Revenue Fund Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-597) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316251
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the Agreement with George Hills Company, in an amount not-to-exceed $3,000,000 for a term of five years, to provide adjuster services and related actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on May 22, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member LaCava, second by Second by Vice Chair Campbell, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Elo-Rivera-yea, Campbell-yea, LaCava-yea.
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Public Utilities: William Curcio, (619) 908-2555
City Attorney Contact: Michael D. Johnston
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:15 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, 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: Jennifer Campbell.
Item 609: Authorize a First Amendment to Contract 10089947-23-W with Hudson Safe-T-Lite for Miscellaneous Traffic and Street Warning Devices Rentals.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The total cost of the amendment will be $6,600,000 for the remaining term of the contract funded by the Stormwater and Transportation Departments' General Fund Operating Budgets and the Public Utilities Department's Water Fund and Sewer Fund, as well as various Capital Improvement Projects.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-585) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316252
Resolution approving a First Amendment to the agreement with ROBCAR Corporation, dba Hudson Safe-T-Light Rentals, for an additional $6,600,000 in authorized expenditures under Contract No. ITB 10089837-22-G, for traffic control services and equipment in support of work by City forces on City streets.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on May 22, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member LaCava, second by Second by Vice Chair Campbell, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Elo-Rivera-yea, Campbell-yea, LaCava-yea.
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Stormwater Department: Eddie Salinas, (619) 527-7506
City Attorney Contact: Frederick M. Ortlieb
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:15 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, 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: Jennifer Campbell.
Item 610: Settlement of Sharp Healthcare and AGCS Marine Insurance Company v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case Number 24CU027148C, Risk No. 37403.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $183,656 will be paid from Water Utility Operating Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 7.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-539) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316253
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Sharp Healthcare and AGCS Marine Insurance Company v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case Number 24CU027148C, related to flooding at Sharp Metropolitan Medical Campus located at 7901 Frost Street on December 26, 2023.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Catherine Turner, (619) 533-6486 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:15 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, 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: Jennifer Campbell.
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Item 611: Settlement of McKinley Kekona v. City of San Diego, United States District Court No. 22-cv-00745-MMA-VET, Claim No. 29865.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $80,000 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 4.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-538) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316254
Resolution authorizing the settlement of McKinley Kekona v. City of San Diego, United States District Court Case No. 22-cv-00745-MMA-VET, alleging excessive force during a May 25, 2020, arrest for driving under the influence on Kelton Road. Claim No. 29865.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Gary D. Leasure, (619) 533-5883 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:15 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, 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: Jennifer Campbell.
Item 612: Appointment 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.
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Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-592) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316255
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Michael Singleton to the Balboa Park Committee for a term ending March 1, 2026.
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: 10:15 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, 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: Jennifer Campbell.
Item 613: Appointment to the Planning Commission.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no expenditures being authorized with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-593) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316256
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Daniel Reeves to the Planning Commission for a term ending January 28, 2029.
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: 10:15 AM
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CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, 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: Jennifer Campbell.
Item 614: Resolution of Claim filed by Dick Miller, Inc., Risk Management Department Claim File No. 34399 and Extension of the Obligations of Construction Contract K-16-1418-DBB Beyond Five Years.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
DMI has submitted a signed pre-litigation settlement offer of $807,505.62 to settle all claims related to the contractual dispute between the City of San Diego and DMI arising from the Project and Contract. The settlement will be paid within the current contract budget from Muni Sewer CIP and Water Utility CIP.
Council District(s) Affected: 2.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-601) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316257
Resolution approving the settlement between Dick Miller, Inc., and the City of San Diego.
Subitem-B: (O-2025-131) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the obligations of construction contract K-16-1418- DBB-3 with Dick Miller, Inc., for construction of the Sewer & Water GJ Crown Point South of La Playa project to extend beyond five years through June 30, 2027.
Subitem-B: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Engineering & Capital Projects: Adam Wander, (619) 533-5803 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:15 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION IN SUBITEM A; AND INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE IN SUBITEM B. Second by Joe LaCava.
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Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, 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: Jennifer Campbell.
Item 615: Approval of a Request for a Conflict-of-Interest Waiver from Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC.
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-2025-591) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316258
Resolution granting the waiver of potential conflicts of interest requested by Colantuono Highsmith Whatley PC and consenting to Colantuono Highsmith Whatley PC’S representation of the San Diego Local Agency Formation Commission in anticipated litigation by the City Of San Diego against the San Diego Local Agency Formation Commission.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Benjamin P. Syz, (619) 236-6695 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:25 AM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO ADOPT. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Marni von Wilpert.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
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None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 10:35 a.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:35 AM