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COUNCIL PRESIDENT
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
Independent City Attorney
Budget Analyst
Diana J. S. Fuentes
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NOTICE: THE CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ANY ACTION WITH RESPECT TO THE ITEMS INCLUDED ON THIS AGENDA. RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY STAFF DO NOT LIMIT ACTIONS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SHOULD NOT RELY UPON
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE BY A COUNCILMEMBER FOR ITEMS SCHEDULED
DURING THE MORNING MEETING
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PROCLAMATIONS/CEREMONIAL ITEMS
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Item 30: Juneteenth Day.
COUNCILMEMBER FOSTER III, COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE,
COUNCILMEMBER MORENO, AND COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA'S
RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming June 19, 2025, to be “Juneteenth Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item 31: World Refugee Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE, COUNCILMEMBER FOSTER III,
COUNCILMEMBER MORENO, AND COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA'S
RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming June 20, 2025, to be “World Refugee Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item 32: Paul Downey Day.
COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming May 8, 2025, to be “Paul Downey Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item 33: Dennis Otsuji Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE, COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO’S
RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming June 12, 2025, to be “Dennis Otsuji Day” in the City of San Diego. (Rev. 6/17/25)
Item 34: Sergeant Thomas Carlyon Day.
COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming June 6, 2025, to be “Sergeant Thomas Carlyon Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item S501: Richard Miller Day. (Added 6/13/25)
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming June 26, 2025, to be “Richard Miller Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item S508: Kimberly L. Knox Day. (Added 6/13/25)
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming June 20, 2025, to be “Kimberly L. Knox" in the City of San Diego.
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Item S509: Salome Court #1 Centennial 100th Anniversary Day. (Added 6/13/25)
COUNCILMEMBER FOSTER III'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming June 21, 2025, to be “Salome Court #1 Centennial 100th Anniversary Day” 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
Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: Approval of Council Minutes for April 21, 2025.
Subitem-B: Approval of Council Minutes for April 22, 2025 (Special).
Subitem-C: Approval of Council Minutes for April 22, 2025 (Special).
Item 50: Authorize the Fifth Amendment to Sole Source (SS) # 3279 Agreement with Dr. David Victor for Energy Market Expert Review Services Regarding the San Vicente Hydroelectric Pumped Storage Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The increase of not-to-exceed amount for the SS# 3279 Agreement is $500,000, bringing the Agreement total not-to-exceed amount to $1,180,000 over five years. Funds will be available from the Water Utility Operating Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-135)
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
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Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Contract with Dr. David G. Victor, extending the Contract through August 22, 2030, in connection with Energy Market Expert Review Services regarding the potential San Vicente Hydroelectric Pumped Storage Project.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on May 25, 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: Orelia DeBraal, (858) 292-6418
City Attorney Contact: Melissa D. Ables
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 51: Parking Reform-Proposed Amendments to Chapter 8, Articles 2 & 6 of the Municipal Code, and Council Policies 100-18,200-4, and 200-15, and a Fee Update Resolution Relating to General Parking Regulations, Traffic Movement and Control, Residential Parking Programs and Valet Parking.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no costs associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 6/2/2025, Item S400, Subitem-A, (Council voted 5-2, (Councilmember von Wilpert-nay, Councilmember Moreno-nay, Councilmember Campbell-not present, Councilmember Foster III -not present):
(O-2025-132 Cor. Copy)
Ordinance amending Chapter 8, Article 2, Division 0 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending sections 82.07 and 82.08 relating to traffic movement and control; and amending Chapter 8, Article 6, Division 1 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending sections 86.0101, 86.0104, 86.0105, 86.0106,
86.0110, 86.0111, 86.0119, 86.0120, 86.0121, 86.0123, 86.0124, 86.0125, CONSENT, ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED:
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86.0126, 86.0127, 86.0128 and 86.0142 relating to general parking regulations; and amending Chapter 8, Article 6, Division 20 by amending sections 86.2003,
86.2004, 86.2005, 86.2006, 86.2007, 86.2008, 86.2011, 86.2012 and 86.2013 relating to residential parking programs; and amending Chapter 8, Article 6, Division 22 by amending sections 86.2202, 86.2203, 86.2204 and 86.2205 relating to valet parking.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on May 20, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Whitburn, second by Vice Chair Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-1; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, Foster III-yea, von Wilpert-nay.
Transportation Department: Ahmad Erikat, (619) 236-7072 City Attorney Contact: Cassandra Mougin
Item 52: Ordinance to Authorize a Contract Extension Between the City of San Diego and Brycer, LLC.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this Action. This contract does not require payment by the City, as it merely allows the Fire-Rescue Department to access reports in the web portal, which are paid by the licensed contractors.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 6/3/2025, Item 50, (Council voted 7-0, Councilmember Campbell-not present, Councilmember Foster III -not present):
(O-2025-128)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Contract with Brycer LLC, extending the Contract through June 30, 2026, for The Compliance Engine.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Public Safety Committee meeting on May 14, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Whitburn, second by Vice Chair Campillo, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; von Wilpert-yea, Campillo-yea, Campbell-yea, Whitburn-yea.
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Fire-Rescue: James Gaboury, (619) 533-4401
City Attorney Contact: Daniel Orloff
Item 53: Authorization for the Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego 2025 Lease Revenue Bonds and Ballpark Refunding Bonds.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Please see "Fiscal Considerations" section of the Staff Report.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinances which were introduced on 6/3/2025, Item 330, Subitem-A and Subitem-B (Council voted 7-0, Councilmember Campbell-not present, Councilmember Foster III -not present):
Subitem-A: (O-2025-124)
Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale by the Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego of its 2025 Lease Revenue Bonds in the aggregate principal amount not-to-exceed $465,000,000 and approving other related documents and actions.
Subitem-A: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Subitem-B: (O-2025-125)
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of the Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, to refund all or a portion of the City’s 2016 Ballpark Bonds and approving other related documents and actions.
Subitem-B: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on April 16, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Elo-Rivera, second by Council President Pro Tem Lee, 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: Samantha Weisman, (619) 533-6491
City Attorney Contact: David Powell
Item 54: Vista Santo Domingo Rezone and Plan Amendment Project No. PRJ1110197.
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Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
All actions related to the original consideration of the project were paid by the applicant through a deposit account.
Council District(s) Affected: 8.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinances which were introduced on 6/3/2025, Item 332, Subitem-B and Subitem-C, (Council voted 7-0; Councilmember Campbell-not present, Councilmember Foster III-not present):
A General Plan Amendment and Community Plan Amendment to change the land use designation from Residential-Medium to Light Industrial and Residential to Industrial Employment, a Rezone to change the zone from RM-2- 4 (Residential-Multiple Unit) to IL-1-1 (Industrial-Light), and a San Diego Municipal Code Amendment to Chapter 13, Article 2, Division 14 - Community Plan Implementation Overlay Zone (CPIOZ) boundary for the Otay Mesa Community Plan to include the project site in the CPIOZ – Type A boundary. No development is being proposed as part of this project. The vacant 5.58-acre site is located northeast of the terminus Vista Santo Domingo and Exposition Way and north and west of Innovative Drive (Assessor’s Parcel Number: 645-050- 4400). An Addendum to Program Environmental Impact Report No. 30330/304032/Sch No. 2004651076 was prepared for the project.
Subitem-A: (O-2025-127)
Ordinance amending Chapter 13, Article 2, Division 14 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Sections 132.1402 and 132.1403 relating to the Vista Santo Domingo project and the Otay Mesa Community Plan.
Subitem-B: (O-2025-126)
Ordinance rezoning 5.58-acres located within the Otay Mesa Community Plan area from Residential-Multiple Unit (RM-2-4) Zone to the Industrial-Light (IL-1- 1) Zone.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Development Services: Sara Osborn, (619) 446-5381
City Attorney Contact: Lauren Hendrickson
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item S502: Operating and Management Agreement Between the City of San Diego and Downtown San Diego Partnership, Inc. for the Renewed Downtown Property and Business Improvement District. (Added 6/13/25)
CONSENT, ORDINANCES TO BE INTRODUCED WITH RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED:
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Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
If the City enters into the new Operating and Management Agreement with the Partnership, then the estimated $14,513,152.56 in FY26 property assessments will be made available to the Partnership to implement the PBID program as outlined in the Downtown PBID Management District Plan and Engineers Report. These assessments may only be used to provide an enhanced level of services to assessment payers and may not be used for other City priorities.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-636)
Resolution determining that the Operating and Management Agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Subitem-B: (O-2025-140)
Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a ten-year Agreement with San Diego Downtown Partnership, to provide above-baseline services in the Downtown PBID.
Subitem-B: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting on May 11, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Campillo, second by Committee Member Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Campillo-yea, Foster III-yea, Campbell-yea, Lee-yea.
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Daphne Z. Skogen
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 100: Authorization to Enter into an As-Needed Citywide Agreement (Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 10090239-25-G) for Landscape Maintenance for the Designated Center Medians, Rights-of-Way, and Areas Within the Gas Tax Median Maintenance Program.
CONSENT, RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED:
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Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting Council authorize the Mayor to execute the 5 year contract with Aztec Landscaping resulting from RFP No. 10090239-25-G for Landscape Maintenance for the Designated Center Medians, Right-of-Way, and Areas within the Program in an amount not-to-exceed $10,405,227.24. The majority of funding is received from the Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund and minimal funding from the General Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-622)
Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Aztec Landscaping, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $10,405,227.24, to provide landscape maintenance, rights-of-way, and areas within the Gas Tax Median Maintenance Program.
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.
Parks & Recreation: Erika Ferreira, (619) 685-1323
City Attorney Contact: Catherine Morrison
Item 101: TransNet Local Street and Roads Program - 2025 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) Amendment and Fiscal Years 2026 – 2030 Program of Projects.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Based on SANDAG’s TransNet Revenue Forecast revised on February 19, 2025, the City’s total TransNet Program for the next five years is $46,268,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2026, $46,925,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2027, $48,144,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2028, $49,730,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2029 and $51,458,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2030.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-600)
Resolution adopting the TransNet Local Street and Roads Program - 2025 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Amendment and Fiscal Years 2026 through 2030 Program of Projects and related actions.
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Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on May 22, 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: Julio Canizal, (619) 235-5717 City Attorney Contact: Ryan P. Gerrity
Item 102: Assigning Job Classifications to the Appropriate Representation Units for Fiscal Year 2026.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no fiscal impact for this item.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-583)
Resolution assigning job classifications to the appropriate representation units for Fiscal Year 2026.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Human Resources: Tim Corcoran, (619) 666-9975
City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
Item 103: Establishment of Overtime Eligibility of Classifications in the Classified Service for Fiscal Year 2026.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no fiscal impact for this item at this time.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-582)
Resolution approving the City job classifications eligible for overtime compensation in Fiscal Year 2026.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Human Resources: Manuel Quintero, (619) 379-5583
City Attorney Contact: Thomas J. Brady
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Item 104: Settlements with Three City of San Diego Employees for Add-On Pay Under Article 21(D) of the MEA MOU.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The total settlement amounts of $206,727.62 will be paid by Fund 720057, the Engineering and Capital Projects Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 3, 7, 9.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-623)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a settlement agreement with City employee Yoftahe Ghiliamichael for add-on pay under Article 21(D) of the MEA MOU and ratifying the payment of $80,257.84 associated with the claim.
Subitem-B: (R-2025-624)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a settlement agreement with City employee Loretta Graham for add-on pay under Article 21(D) of the MEA MOU and ratifying the payment of $55,307.23 associated with the claim.
Subitem-C: (R-2025-627)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a settlement agreement with City employee Ryan Reed for add-on pay under Article 21(D) of the MEA MOU and ratifying the payment of $71,162.55 associated with the claim.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Miguel Merrell, (619) 236-6220 Item 105: Appointments 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: 2, 8.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-594)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointments of Vanessa Ybarra Davis and Jean Walcher to the Commission for Arts and Culture for terms ending August 31, 2026.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (619) 533-3940 City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
Item 106: Declaring a Continued State of Emergency Regarding Raw Sewage, Solid Waste, and Sediment Coming from Tijuana, Mexico.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-405) (Rev. 6/12/25)
Declaring a Continued State of Emergency Regarding Raw Sewage, Solid Waste, and Sediment Coming from Tijuana, Mexico.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
City Attorney Contact: Noah J. Brazier
Item S503: As-Needed Historic & Cultural Resource Planning Consultant Services Agreements with Dudek, IS Architecture, Page & Turnbull and SWCA, Inc. (Added 6/13/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
No encumbrances are being made with today’s action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-554)
Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Dudek for as-needed historic and cultural resource planning services, in an amount not-to-exceed $1,500,000 over five years, and related funding actions.
Subitem-B: (R-2025-555)
Resolution authorizing an Agreement with IS Architecture for as-needed historic and cultural resource planning services, in an amount not-to-exceed $1,500,000 over five years, and related funding actions.
Subitem-C: (R-2025-556)
Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Page & Turnbull for as-needed historic and cultural resource planning services, in an amount not-to-exceed $1,500,000 over five years, and related funding actions.
Subitem-D: (R-2025-557)
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Resolution authorizing an Agreement with SWCA, Inc. for as-needed historic and cultural resource planning services, in an amount not-to-exceed $1,500,000 over five years, and related funding actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Land Use and Housing Committee meeting on June 5, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Lee, second by Vice Chair Elo-Rivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Campillo-yea, Moreno-yea.
Planning: Melissa Garcia, (619) 236-6173
City Attorney Contact: Shannon Eckmeyer
Item S504: As-Needed Public Outreach and Engagement Consultant Services Agreements with Ascent Environmental, Inc., Cook & Schmid, LLC., Imagine Creative Services, LLC., and Kearns & West, Inc. (Added 6/13/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
No encumbrances are being made with today’s action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-558)
Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Ascent Environmental, Inc., for as needed public outreach and engagement services, in an amount not-to-exceed $2,000,000 over five years, and related funding actions.
Subitem-B: (R-2025-559)
Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Cook + Schmid, LLC., for as needed public outreach and engagement services, in an amount not-to-exceed $2,000,000 over five years, and related funding actions.
Subitem-C: (R-2025-560)
Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Imagine Creative Services, LLC., for as needed public outreach and engagement services, in an amount not-toexceed $2,000,000 over five years, and related funding actions.
Subitem-D: (R-2025-561)
Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Kearns & West, Inc., for as needed public outreach and engagement services, in an amount not-to-exceed $2,000,000 over five years, and related funding actions.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Land Use and Housing Committee meeting on June 5, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Lee, second by Vice Chair Elo-Rivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Campillo-yea, Moreno-yea.
Planning: Melissa Garcia, (619) 236-6173
City Attorney Contact: Shannon Eckmeyer
Item S505: As-Needed Planning Multi-Disciplinary Consultant Services Agreements with Dudek; Ascent Environmental, Inc.; Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC; Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc.; Raimi & Associates; and Dyett & Bhatia. (Added 6/13/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
No encumbrances are being made with today’s action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-548)
Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Ascent Environmental, Inc. for asneeded multi-disciplinary planning services, in an amount not-to-exceed $3,000,000 over five years, and related funding actions.
Subitem-B: (R-2025-549)
Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Dudek for as-needed multidisciplinary planning services, in an amount not-to-exceed $3,000,000 over five years, and related funding actions.
Subitem-C: (R-2025-550)
Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Dyett & Bhatia, Inc. for as-needed multi-disciplinary planning services, in an amount not-to-exceed $3,000,000 over five years, and related funding actions.
Subitem-D: (R-2025-551)
Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. for as-needed multi-disciplinary planning services, in an amount not-to-exceed $3,000,000 over five years, and related funding actions.
Subitem-E: (R-2025-552)
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Raimi + Associates for as-needed multi-disciplinary planning services, in an amount not-to-exceed $3,000,000 over five years, and related funding actions.
Subitem-F: (R-2025-553)
Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC. for asneeded multi-disciplinary planning services, in an amount not-to-exceed $3,000,000 over five years, and related funding actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Land Use and Housing Committee meeting on June 5, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Lee, second by Vice Chair Elo-Rivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Campillo-yea, Moreno-yea.
Planning: Melissa Garcia, (619) 236-6173
City Attorney Contact: Shannon Eckmeyer
Item S506: As-Needed Environmental Services Agreements with HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc.; RECON Environmental, Inc.; and Dudek. (Added 6/13/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action includes an initial encumbrance of $1,000 per contract for a total or $3,000. Additional funds up to $2,000,000 per contract for a total of up to $6,000,000 may be encumbered upon approval of future task orders.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-576)
Resolution authorizing the award of an as-needed consultant agreement with Recon Environmental, Inc. for environmental consultant services and related actions.
Subitem-B: (R-2025-577)
Resolution authorizing the award of an as-needed consultant agreement with Helix Environmental Planning, Inc. for environmental consultant services and related actions.
Subitem-C: (R-2025-578)
Resolution authorizing the award of an as-needed consultant agreement with Dudek for as needed environmental services and related actions.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Land Use and Housing Committee meeting on June 5, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Lee, second by Vice Chair Elo-Rivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Campillo-yea, Moreno-yea.
Planning: Melissa Garcia, (619) 236-6173
City Attorney Contact: Noah Brazier
Item S507: Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026 San Diego Tourism Marketing District Report of Activities. (Added 6/13/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
See Staff Report for fiscal considerations.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-637)
Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026 Report of Activities for the Tourism Marketing District and authorizing related expenditure of funds.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting on June 11, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Campillo, second by Committee Member Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Campillo-yea, Foster III-yea, Campbell-yea, Lee-yea.
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Marguerite Middaugh
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 330: Renew Membership and Continue Participation in Public Risk Innovation, Solutions and Management ("PRISM").
DISCUSSION, RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED:
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Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no direct cost for this membership.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-599)
Resolution authorizing the City of San Diego's continued participation as a member of the Joint Powers Authority, known as Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM), for Fiscal Years 2026 through 2030.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Risk Management: Carla Stephens, (619) 236-7767
City Attorney Contact: Joan F. Dawson
NON-AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR, COUNCIL, INDEPENDENT BUDGET
ANALYST, CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT BY COUNCILMEMBERS
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, non-agenda 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, June 17, 2025
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2025 AT 2:00 PM
ROLL CALL
REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE BY A COUNCILMEMBER FOR ITEMS TRAILED FROM
MORNING OR ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR AFTERNOON SESSION
ADOPTION AGENDA, DISCUSSION ITEMS
ADOPTION AGENDA
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Item S500: Ordinance Adopting Updated SDPD Military Equipment Use Procedure, and Renewing Approval for Use, Funding, and Acquisition of Military Equipment, Under Assembly Bill 481. (Added 6/11/25)
This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The Police Department FY 2025 Budget allocated $1,112,469 toward military equipment expenditures from the General Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-139)
Introduction of an Ordinance adopting the updated Police Department Military Equipment Use Procedure and renewing approval for military equipment under Assembly Bill 481.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Police: Captain Anthony Dupree, (619) 531-2745
City Attorney Contact: Lara Easton
DISCUSSION, ORDINANCES TO BE INTRODUCED:
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 331: Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Recreation Center Fund and Opportunity Fund Budgets.
This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Recreation Center Fund and Opportunity Fund budgets project a Fiscal Year 2025 carry-forward balance of $8,705,354, total annual revenue of $5,186,521 and expenditures totaling $8,808,102. In addition, this action will authorize the transfer and allocation of $400,000 in Opportunity Fund funds to various RCF funds as outlined in the staff report and on the exhibits. There is no impact to the General Fund with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-618)
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego Allocating Fiscal Year 2026 Parks and Recreation Center Funds and Opportunity Fund Budgets, and creating one new recreation center fund for AgeWell Services, and all related items.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Community and Neighborhood Services Committee meeting on May 21, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Campbell, second by Vice Chair Campillo, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Campbell-yea, Campillo-yea, Foster III-yea.
Parks & Recreation: Sarah Erazo, (619) 740-1627
City Attorney Contact: Jane M. Boardman
ADOPTION AGENDA
Item 332: Adoption of Resolution of Necessity to Commence Eminent Domain Process to Acquire a Permanent Easement and Temporary
Construction Area Easement for the Murphy Canyon Trunk Sewer Repair/Rehab Project, CIP Project B-17005.
DISCUSSION, RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED:
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DISCUSSION, NOTICED HEARINGS:
Tuesday, June 17, 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:
Estimated acquisition cost is $650,000, final amount will be determined either by continued negotiations with property owner (with consultation with City’s appraisal expert) and/or by order of the court. Funds are available within the existing CIP budget and will be funded by the Municipal Sewer Fund. Allocated Project funding shall be used for the acquisition of property interests the City seeks to acquire and related expenses.
Council District(s) Affected: 6, 7, 9.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-587)
Resolution determining that acquisition of private property interests needed for the Murphy Canyon Trunk Sewer project is exempt from CEQA and no exceptions to the exemptions applies.
Subitem-A: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto. (Rev. 6/11/25)
Subitem-B: (R-2025-588)
Resolution determining that that the public interest requires acquisition of private property rights deemed necessary for the Murphy Canyon Trunk Sewer project and authorizing commencement of eminent domain proceedings.
Subitem-B: 6 votes required pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1245.240.
Subitem-B: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Jenny K. Goodman
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT IN HONOR OF APPROPRIATE PARTIES
ADJOURNMENT
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
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