THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
TUESDAY, JULY 1, 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 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT...........................................................................................................................4 MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT 8 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS..................................................................................................................................9 Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes ....................................................................................................................9 Item 50: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) Regulation Amendments to the San Diego Municipal Code and Local Coastal Program Amendment.............10 Item 51: 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.............................................................................................................................................11 Item 52: 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 ................................................................................................................................................................................12 Item 100: Proposed Third Amendment to Lease Between Neighborhood House Association and the City of San Diego – 475 West Broadway – Columbia Neighborhood of the Downtown Community Plan Area ..................................................................................................................................................14 Minutes of Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Page 2
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Item 101: Annual Special Tax Levy - Community Facilities Districts No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4............... ...............................................................................................................................................................................................15 Item 102: Settlement of Michael Fox v. City of San Diego, et al., San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2023-00010482 CU-PO-CTL, Claim No. 31687............................................................................................16 Item 103: Reappointments to the Commission on Police Practices.........................................................17 Item 104: Appointment to the Community Forest Advisory Board..........................................................18 Item 330: Consideration of Nominees for Appointment to the Commission on Police Practices18 Item 331: Public Right-of-Way Vacation for 3407 E Street – PRJ-1106328...........................................20 Item 332: Easement Vacation for 5322 Alta Bahia Court – Project No. PRJ-1113835 .......................22 Item S500: Margaret Leinen Day ............................................................................................................................23 Item S501: Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code Relating to Grocery Pricing Transparency ...............................................................................................................................................................................................24 Item S502: Authorization to Enter Into a Contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the San Diego Police Department Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System.........................................................25 Item S503: Ordinance Regarding Residential Tenant Utility Charges......................................................27 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION.................................................................................................................28 ADJOURNMENT .............................................................................................................................................................28 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 10:09 a.m. Councilmember von Wilpert arrived to the meeting at 10:18 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 11:41 a.m. for the noon recess to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President LaCava at 2:05 p.m. with Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember Moreno, and Councilmember Elo-Rivera not present.
Councilmember Elo-Rivera arrived to the meeting at 2:08 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 3:55 p.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-9 Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera
ABSENT:
CD-2 Councilmember Jennifer Campbell
CD-8 Councilmember Vivian Moreno
CITY CLERK:
Fuentes (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-not present
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(7) Councilmember Campillo-present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-not present
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-present
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Councilmember Foster.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Foster.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Joy Sunyata commented on County Water Authority.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:55 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
Geoffrey Hueter commented on Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:57 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:
Scott Chipman commented on public insult.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:59 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4:
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Kathy McClelland commented on respect for the public.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:02 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5:
Becca Batista commented on cancelling agenda item.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:03 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6:
Paul Krueger commented on Item 50 Accessory Dwelling Unit delay.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:04 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7:
Danna Givot commented on respect for public.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8:
Angela Guzy commented on Accessory Dwelling Unit amendments.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:07 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9:
Kim Sharp commented on Accessory Dwelling Units.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:09 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10:
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Lorri Freitas commented on Accessory Dwelling Unit amendments delay.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:10 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11:
Blair Beekman commented on Automated License Plate Recognition apology.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:12 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-12 (virtual):
Barbara Gordon commented on second-hand smoke.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:14 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-13 (virtual):
TheOriginalDra commented on tent city.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:15 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-14 (virtual):
Kathleen Lippitt commented on marijuana and violence.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:17 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-15 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on smoke-free multi-unit policy.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:19 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-16 (virtual):
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Judi Strang commented on mental health; and smoke-free air.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:22 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-17 (virtual):
Catharine Douglass commented on Accessory Dwelling Units and public safety.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-18 (virtual):
Terri-Ann Skelly commented on needs for parks and recreation opportunities, not smoke shops.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:25 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-19 (virtual):
Lisa Becerra commented on reforms for the density bonus program.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:27 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-20 (virtual):
Megan Stuart commented on operating hours of marijuana storefronts.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:29 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-21 (virtual):
Madison commented on marijuana health risks.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:31 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-22 (virtual):
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Erik commented on Accessory Dwelling Unit item returned; and cost of living in San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:33 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-23 (virtual):
Michael Schmidt commented on overlay needed on Capricorn Street.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:36 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-24 (virtual):
Peggy Walker commented on marijuana mental illness and violence.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:37 AM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT CITY CLERK COMMENT:
City Clerk Fuentes notified the public that she will be on medical leave beginning on Thursday, July 3, 2025, and stated that her very capable and wonderful staff will be taking the chair for the next 6 weeks. She expressed her appreciation for everyone’s support and love.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:41 AM
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes.
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Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for April 28, 2025 (Adj).
Subitem-B: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for April 29, 2025 (Adj).
Subitem-C: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for May 12, 2025.
Subitem-D: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for May 13, 2025.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:22 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO APPROVE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno.
Item 50: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) Regulation Amendments to the San Diego Municipal Code and Local Coastal Program Amendment.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no cost to the City with this action. Costs associated with the implementation of these regulations will be covered by project applicants through the project permitting process. Funds from the new ADU Home Density Bonus Community Enhancement Fee Fund will go into a new ADU Bonus Community Enhancement Fee Fund that will be used to fund neighborhood enhancing improvements and services, with a focus on Communities of Concern.
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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 6/16/2025, Item 202, Subitem-B (Council voted 5-4, Councilmember Whitburn-nay, Councilmember Lee-nay, Councilmember Moreno-nay, Councilmember EloRivera-nay):
(O-2025-136 Rev. Cor. Copy) RETURNED TO STAFF
Ordinance amending Chapter 11, Article 3, Division 1 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Section 113.0103; amending Chapter 12, Article 5, Division 4 by amending Section 125.0431; amending Chapter 13, Article 1, Division 3 by amending Section 131.0322, Table 131- 03B; amending Chapter 14, Article 1, Division 3 BY retitling and amending Section 141.0302, Table 141-03A; amending Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 8 by amending Section 143.0815; and amending Chapter 14, Article 4, Division 5 by amending Section 144.0501, relating to the Amendment to the Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Dwelling Unit Regulations.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Land Use and Housing Committee meeting on May 15, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Lee, second by Vice Chair Elo-Rivera, to approve staff’s recommendation with an amendment to item 16 to utilize Option 2 related to development scale using a unit cap approach, and implement the following proposed amendments to Action Item 2 relating to the Community Enhancement Fee:
• Exempt ADUs that are deed-restricted to very low (30-50%) or low income (30-60%) households from paying the Community Enhancement Fee in Moderate, High, and Very High Opportunity Areas as determined by The California Tax Credit Allocation Committee; and • Add requirements to the Community Enhancement Fee resolution to model it after the Climate Equity Fund.
VOTE: 3-1; Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Campillo-yea, Moreno-nay.
Planning: Liz Saidkhanian, (619) 533-5990
City Attorney Contact: Corrine Neuffer
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:22 AM
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Item 51: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 6/17/2025, Item 50 (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Campbell-not present):
(O-2025-135) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21982 (New Series)
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:22 AM
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CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno.
Item 52: 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.
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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 6/17/2025, Item S502, Subitem-B (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Campbell-not present):
(O-2025-140) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21983 (New Series)
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. 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 June 11, 2025.
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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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:22 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno.
Item 100: Proposed Third Amendment to Lease Between Neighborhood House Association and the City of San Diego – 475 West Broadway – Columbia Neighborhood of the Downtown Community Plan Area.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The proposed Third Amendment to the Lease at 475 West Broadway is anticipated to generate first year revenues of approximately $262,824.14, and over $788,000 in total gross revenue to the LMIHAF if all extension options are exercised.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-631) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316315
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego determining that approval of the Third Amendment to the Lease with the Neighborhood House Association for property located at 475 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 14 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 1, 2025
West Broadway is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Title 14 California Code of Regulations Section 15301.
Subitem-B: (R-2025-632) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316316
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego approving the Third Amendment to the Lease with the Neighborhood House Association for property located at 475 West Broadway.
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 Vice Chair Foster III, 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: William W. Witt
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:22 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno.
Item 101: Annual Special Tax Levy - Community Facilities Districts No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no cost to the City. All costs are borne by respective districts.
Council District(s) Affected: 2, 5.
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Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-649) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316317
Resolution authorizing the annual levy of special taxes within the City’s Community Facilities District No. 2.
Subitem-B: (R-2025-650) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316318
Resolution authorizing the annual levy of special taxes within the City’s Community Facilities District No. 3.
Subitem-C: (R-2025-651) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316319
Resolution authorizing the annual levy of special taxes within the City’s Community Facilities District No. 4.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Debt Management: Marisol Valdovinos, (619) 533-4071
City Attorney Contact: David Powell
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:22 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno.
Item 102: Settlement of Michael Fox v. City of San Diego, et al., San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2023-00010482 CU-PO-CTL, Claim No. 31687.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $2,500,000 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
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Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-572) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316320
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Michael Fox v. City of San Diego, et al., San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2023-00010482 CU-PO-CTL, related to a claim of personal injuries arising out of an alleged dangerous condition of public property in the parkway area near 3605 5th Avenue on December 4, 2022. Risk Claim No. 31687.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Kevin R. Yee, (619) 533-5697 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:22 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: Marni von Wilpert;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno.
Item 103: Reappointments to the Commission on Police Practices.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
None associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-638) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316321
Resolution confirming the reappointments of Ada Liz Rodriguez, Cheryl Canson, Dwayne Harvey, Armando Flores, and Bonnie Benitez to the Commission on Police Practices for terms ending June 30, 2027.
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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: Justin Bargar
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:22 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno.
Item 104: Appointment to the Community Forest Advisory Board.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 9.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-633) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316322
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Robert Terrell Rackley to the Community Forest Advisory Board for a term ending December 31, 2025.
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: 10:22 AM
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CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno.
Item 330: Consideration of Nominees for Appointment to the Commission on Police Practices.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
None associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-639 Cor. Copy 3) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316323 Resolution confirming Council's appointments to the Commission on Police Practices 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: Justin Bargar
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:06 PM
MOTION BY HENRY L. FOSTER III TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION TO APPOINT MICHAEL RODNEY MAJOR JR. FOR YOUTH CATEGORY WITH TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027. Second by Sean EloRivera.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
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Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Vivian Moreno.
MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION TO APPOINT ESDRAS J. SILVA FOR LOW-TO MODERATE-INCOME CATEGORY WITH TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Vivian Moreno.
MOTION BY STEVEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION TO APPOINT DANIEL TORRES FOR DISTRICT 3 CATEGORY WITH TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Vivian Moreno.
City Clerk Diana J.S. Fuentes announced the results of Round 1 of the balloting for the At Large category as follows:
A total of 7 votes for David Burton, a total of 7 votes for Elizabeth Inpyn, a total of 4 votes for Brian J. Kammerer, and a total of 3 votes for Dante Tufano.
City Clerk Diana J.S. Fuentes announced David Burton and Elizabeth Inpyn have been appointed as At Large members with term ending June 30, 2027, to the Commission on Police Practices.
City Clerk Diana J.S. Fuentes announced the results of Round 2 of the balloting for the At Large category as follows:
A total of 4 votes for Brian J. Kammerer and a total of 3 votes for Dante Tufano.
City Clerk Diana J.S. Fuentes announced that no appointees were selected for Round 2.
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City Clerk Diana J.S. Fuentes announced the results of Round 3 of the balloting for the At Large category as follows:
A total of 3 votes for Brian J. Kammerer and a total of 4 votes for Dante Tufano.
City Clerk Diana J.S. Fuentes announced that no appointees were selected for Round 3.
Item 331: Public Right-of-Way Vacation for 3407 E Street – PRJ-1106328.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
All costs associated with the processing of the application are recovered through a fee paid for by the applicant.
Council District(s) Affected: 9.
Proposed Actions:
Approval of all actions necessary for a Public Right-of-Way Vacation of a 0.21-acre portion of 34th Street located south of the intersection of E Street and Sunrise Street (34th Street Vacation Project).
Subitem-A: (R-2025-611) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316324
Resolution determining that 34th Street Vacation Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to Section 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Subitem-A: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Subitem-B: (R-2025-610) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316325
Resolution approving Public Right-of Way Vacation No. PMT-3262248 for the 34th Street Vacation Project.
Subitem-B: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Development Services: Jose Bautista, (619) 557-7983
City Attorney Contact: Shannon Eckmeyer
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:47 PM
Public testimony by Cesar Javier and Lori Saldaña.
MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Vivian Moreno.
Item 332: Easement Vacation for 5322 Alta Bahia Court – Project No. PRJ-1113835.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
None. Costs associated with this project will be paid by the applicant through a deposit account.
Council District(s) Affected: 1.
Proposed Actions:
Easement Vacation to vacate an approximate 14,698-square-foot area of slope easement for earth excavation or embankment slope along the western portion of the lot located at 5322 Alta Bahia Court. The 0.82-acre project site is in the RS-1-4 (Residential-Single Unit) Base Zone, Complete Communities Mobility Choices (CCMC) Mobility Zone Two, Sustainable Development Area, Coastal Height Limit Overlay Zone, and Paleontological Sensitive Area within the Pacific Beach Community Plan Area.
Subitem-A: (R-2025-646) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316326
Resolution determining that the approval of the 5322 Alta Bahia project is categorically exempt and not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15332.
Subitem-A: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Subitem-B: (R-2025-645) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316327
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 22 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Resolution approving Easement Vacation Number PMT-3287175 for the 5322 Alta Bahia Court Easement Vacation project – Project No. PRJ1113835.
Subitem-B: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Development Services: Jose Bautista, (619) 557-7983
City Attorney Contact: Lindsey Sebastian
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:32 PM
Public testimony by Cesar Javier and Lori Saldaña.
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO ADOPT. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Vivian Moreno.
NOTE: The following Proclamation was NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item S500: Margaret Leinen Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE, AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL’S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming July 1, 2025, to be “Margaret Leinen Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:12 AM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO APPROVE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
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Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno.
Item S501: Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code Relating to Grocery Pricing Transparency.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-144 Rev.) INTRODUCED AS AMENDED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 3, Article 11, Division 1 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Sections 311.0101, 311.0102, 311.0103, 311.0104, and 311.0105, and by adding new Section 311.0106, relating to the Grocery Pricing Transparency Ordinance.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 5: Joon Suh, (619) 236-6655
City Attorney Contact: David J. Karlin
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:53 PM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE AS AMENDED TO:
1) REVISE THE LANGUAGE ON PAGE 3, SECTION 311.0101, PURPOSE AND INTENT, TO READ:
“THE PURPOSE OF THIS DIVISION IS TO ENSURE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO DISCOUNT PRICING
FOR ALL CONSUMERS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ACCESS TO OR FAMILIARITY WITH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY. UNDER THIS DIVISION, ANY GROCERY STORE THAT OFFERS OR SELLS
GROCERIES IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO AND OFFERS DIGITAL DISCOUNTS, SUCH AS THROUGH
A MOBILE OR SMARTPHONE APPLICATION, MUST PROVIDE IN-STORE ALTERNATIVES SO
CONSUMERS HAVE ACCESS TO THE DIGITAL DISCOUNT WITH IDENTICAL PRICING FOR THE
SAME GROCERIES WITHOUT THE NEED TO USE ELECTRONIC OR DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY, SUCH AS SMARTPHONE OR INTERNET ACCESS. IT IS NOT THE INTENT OF THIS DIVISION TO PREVENT CONSUMERS FROM ENGAGING WITH GROCERY STORY LOYALTY AND REWARDS PROGRAMS.
RATHER, IT IS THE INTENT OF THIS DIVISION IS TO PREVENT DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES
THAT RESTRICT DISCOUNTED PRICES TO CONSUMERS EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH THE INTERNET Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 24 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 1, 2025
OR OTHER ELECTRONIC METHODS, AND TO PROMOTE TRANSPARENCY AND CONSUMER FAIRNESS”;
2) REVISE THE LANGUAGE ON PAGE 4, SECTION 311.0103, DIGITAL DISCOUNT PRACTICES, SUBSECTION (A) TO READ: “EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 311.0105, ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2025, ANY GROCERY STORE THAT”; 3) ADD A NEW SUBSECTION (1) TO READ: “OFFERS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE DIGITAL DISCOUNTS TO
CONSUMERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF GROCERIES MUST PROVIDE IN-STORE ALTERNATIVES, SO
CONSUMERS HAVE ACCESS TO THE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE DIGITAL DISCOUNT WITH IDENTICAL
PRICING FOR THE SAME GROCERIES WITHOUT NEEDING TO USE A SMARTPHONE OR THE INTERNET; AND”; 4) ADD A NEW SUBSECTION (2) TO READ: “HAS A DIGITAL DISCOUNT TO ALL
PARTICIPANTS OF A LOYALTY PROGRAM OR REWARDS PROGRAM, MUST PROVIDE IN-STORE
ALTERNATIVES, SO PARTICIPANTS ENGAGING IN LOYALTY OR REWARDS PROGRAMS HAVE
ACCESS TO THE DIGITAL DISCOUNT FOR THE SAME GROCERIES WITHOUT NEEDING TO USE A SMARTPHONE OR THE INTERNET”; 5) REVISE THE LANGUAGE UNDER SUBSECTION (C), FAIR PRICING FOR ALL: YOUR RIGHTS TO EQUAL DISCOUNTS, TO READ: “UNDER SAN DIEGO LAW,
DIGITAL DISCOUNTS MUST BE AVAILABLE TO ALL CONSUMERS AND PARTICIPANTS OF
LOYALTY OR REWARDS PROGRAMS WITHOUT NEEDING TO USE A SMARTPHONE OR THE INTERNET, AND IN-STORE ALTERNATIVES MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE. VIOLATIONS OF THIS LAW ARE SUBJECT TO SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 311.0104”; AND 6) REVISE THE LANGUAGE ON PAGE 6, SECTION 311.0105, EXCEPTIONS, TO READ: “THIS DIVISION DOES NOT APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING: (A) GROCERY STORES THAT OPERATE
EXCLUSIVELY ONLINE THROUGH THE INTERNET AND DO NOT HAVE A PHYSICAL PRESENCE IN THE CITY; (B) DIGITAL DISCOUNTS OFFERED BY OR THROUGH GROCERY STORE PAID SUBSCRIPTION OR MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS; AND (C) PERSONALIZED DIGITAL DISCOUNTS
OFFERED TO CONSUMERS BY OR THROUGH GROCERY STORE LOYALTY OR REWARDS PROGRAMS.” Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Vivian Moreno.
Item S502: Authorization to Enter Into a Contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the San Diego Police Department Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 25 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action requests approval for an amount not-to-exceed $18,440,137, including sales tax, from the Police Department's General Fund and the Citizen Option for Public Safety (COPS) fund over the ten (10) year term of the contract.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-146) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or designee to execute a Contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for a new CAD system for a term of five years with five additional oneyear options for a total of ten years, in an amount not-to-exceed $18,440,137. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Public Safety Committee meeting on June 27, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Whitburn, second by Committee Member Campbell, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; von Wilpert-yea, Campbell-yea, Whitburn-yea, Campillo-not present.
Police: Garrin Smith, (619) 531-2271
City Attorney Contact: Jill S. Cristich
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:22 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO INTRODUCE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 26 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Item S503: Ordinance Regarding Residential Tenant Utility Charges.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-145) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 9, Article 8 of the San Diego Municipal Code by adding Division 12, Sections 98.1201, 98.1202, 98.1203, 98.1204, 98.1205, 98.1206, and 98.1207, relating to residential tenant utility fees.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on May 22, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Elo-Rivera, second by Committee Member LaCava, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Elo-Rivera-yea, Campbell-yea, LaCava-yea.
Council District 9: Jefferey Nguyen, (619) 236-6699
City Attorney Contact: Nicole M. Denow
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:41AM
MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO INTRODUCE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 27 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 1, 2025
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 3:55 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:55 PM