THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025
AT 10:00 AM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
Table of Contents
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING..........................................................................................2 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING...................................................................................2 ROLL CALL ..........................................................................................................................2 INVOCATION.......................................................................................................................3 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................................3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE......................................................................................................3 CLOSED SESSION................................................................................................................3 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT .........................................................................................4
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ..........................................................................................................................................7 Item 200: This item was moved to the City Council meeting of Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., and is now Item S506 ........................................................................................7 Item 250: Approval of the Final Map “Candlelight” ................................................................7 Item S400: Consideration of a Council Override of the Mayoral Veto of the Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego Approving the FY2026 Budget ...............................................8 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION..................................................................................9 ADJOURNMENT ...................................................................................................................9 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 2
for the Regular Meeting of Monday, June 23, 2025
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President LaCava at 10:10 a.m. Councilmember Elo-Rivera arrived at the meeting at 10:11 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 10:15 a.m. into Closed Session to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President LaCava at 2:06 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Council President Pro Tem Lee left the meeting at 4:54 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 5:08 p.m.
ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING
PRESENT:
CD-1 Council President Joe LaCava
CD-2 Councilmember Jennifer Campbell (Attended virtually) 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:
None.
DEPUTY CITY CLERK/CITY CLERK:
Berry/Fuentes (km)
ROLL CALL
(1) Council President LaCava-present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-not present
(3) Councilmember Whitburn-present
(4) Councilmember Foster-present
(5) Councilmember von Wilpert-present
(6) Council President Pro Tem Lee-not present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-not present
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-not present
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INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Berry.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Councilmember von Wilpert.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember von Wilpert.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CS-1 Fairbanks Polo Club Homeowner’s Association v. City of San Diego, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2023-00015356-CU-OR-NC Risk Management Department Claim File No. 33502
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025
DCA Assigned: J. K. Goodman
This case arises from the City’s lease of the Polo Fields to Surf Cup Sports. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:12 AM
Public testimony by TheOriginalDra.
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
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Purita A. Javier commented on ceramics kiln toxicity in R-1 Residential zone community.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:31 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
Cesar B. Javier commented on home business-ceramics and kiln in R-1 residential zone.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:33 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:
Joy Sunyata commented on artificial intelligence.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:36 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4:
Blair Beekman commented on tech accountability.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:38 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5:
Andrea Ebbing commented on public safety.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:40 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6:
Antonio Blas commented on Southwest Village Specific Plan.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:43 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7:
Manuel Garcia commented on Southwest tri-Pointe Homes.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:45 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-8:
Rachel Hayes commented on goats.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:47 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9:
Michael Schmidt commented on Del Mar tree.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:48 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10:
Lori Saldaña commented on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement/Homeland Security Investigation raids.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:49 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11:
Natalie Raschke commented on agenda on World Economic Forum.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:51 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-12 (virtual):
Barbara Gordon commented on the health impact of cannabis use.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:53 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-13 (virtual):
Madison commented on youth substance use.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:55 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-14 (virtual):
Francine Maxwell commented on comfort station for District 4.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:57 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-15 (virtual):
John Stump commented on billboards and parking.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:59 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-16 (virtual):
Kathleen Lippitt commented on expanding marijuana retail hours.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:02 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-17 (virtual):
The OriginalDra commented on illegal immigrants; and tent city.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:03 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-18 (virtual):
Judi Strang commented on drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:06 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK
COMMENT
None.
Item 200: This item was moved to the City Council meeting of Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., and is now Item S506.
NOTE: The following Public Notice was for public record only. This item did not require Council action or public testimony.
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Item 250: Approval of the Final Map “Candlelight.”
NOTICE of Pending Final Map Approval
Notice is hereby given that the City Engineer has reviewed and will approve on the date of this City Council meeting that certain final map entitled “Candlelight " (T.M. No. 114999, PRJ No. 1103547) located on Caliente Avenue, south of Airway Road, in the RM-1-1 and RM-2-5 zones, within the Otay Mesa Community Plan Area, Council District 8, a copy of which is available for public viewing at the office of the San Diego City Clerk. Specifically, the City Engineer has caused the map to be examined and has made the following findings:
(1) The map substantially conforms to the approved tentative map, and any approved alterations thereof and any conditions of approval imposed with said tentative map. (2) The map complies with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and any local ordinances applicable at the time of approval of the tentative map. (3) The map is technically correct.
Said map will be finalized and recorded unless a valid appeal is filed. Interested parties will have 10 calendar days from the date of this Council hearing to appeal the above findings of the City Engineer to the City Council. A valid appeal must be filed with the City Clerk no later than 2:00 PM, 10 calendar days from the date of this City Council meeting stating briefly which of the above findings made by the City Engineer was improper or incorrect and the basis for that conclusion. If you have questions about the map approval findings or need additional information about the map or your appeal rights, please feel free to contact Frederick R. LePage (619) 446-5434.
Item S400: Consideration of a Council Override of the Mayoral Veto of the Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego Approving the FY2026 Budget.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
See Staff Report.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
LINE-ITEM VETO OVERRIDDEN; ADOPTED AS AMENDED
Consideration of a Council override of the Mayoral veto of the resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego approving the FY2026 Budget.
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6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 69(H).
This item is not subject to the Mayor’s veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 1: Luz Anaya Luna, (619) 236-6611
City Attorney Contact: Bret A. Bartolotta
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:10 PM
Motion by Henry L. Foster III to override the Mayor’s line-item veto and fully restore the Council’s modifications and amendments. Second by Kent Lee.
Failed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno; Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
MOTION BY HENRY L. FOSTER III TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS AMENDED TO OVERRIDE THE MAYOR’S LINE-ITEM VETO AND RESTORE COUNCIL’S MODIFICATIONS WITH FURTHER AMENDMENTS DETAILED AND PROVIDED IN THE HANDOUT TITLED “COUNCILMEMBER HENRY L. FOSTER III MAYORAL LINE-ITEM VETO OVERRIDE WITH AMENDMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS.” Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean EloRivera; Nay: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Vivian Moreno; Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
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REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 5:08 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:08 PM