THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025
AT 10:00 AM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
Table of Contents
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING..........................................................................................4 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING...................................................................................4 ROLL CALL ..........................................................................................................................5 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................................5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE......................................................................................................5 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT .........................................................................................5
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ..........................................................................................................................................7 Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes...................................................................................7 Item 30: TransFamily Support Services 10th Year Anniversary Day.........................................8 Item 50: Approval of an Amendment to a Sole Source Contract with Accela, Inc. for CloudBased Permit System Hosting and Maintenance, Extending the Contract for up to Three Additional Years...................................................................................................................8 Item 51: Authorization of Second Amendment to Contract for External Audit Services with Macias Gini and O’Connell LLP to Extend the Term ...............................................................10 Item 52: Ordinance to Designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones ...............................................11 Item 53: Ordinance Adopting Updated SDPD Military Equipment Use Procedure, and Renewing Approval for Use, Funding, and Acquisition of Military Equipment, Under Assembly Bill 481 .....12 Item 54: Amendment to Hours of Operation for Cannabis Outlets.........................................13 Item 55: Authorization to Enter Into a Contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the San Diego Police Department Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System ..................................................14 Item 56: Ordinance Regarding Residential Tenant Utility Charges.........................................15 Minutes of Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Page 2
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Item 57: Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code Relating to Grocery Pricing Transparency..16 Item 100: Resolution Supporting Polluters Pay Climate Superfund of 2025 (SB 684 and AB 1243)................................................................................................................................17 Item 101: Authorization to Execute a Contract with Pencco, Inc. (ITB 10090284-25-H) to Purchase Ferric Chloride at the North City Water Reclamation Plant.......................................18 Item 102: Ratification of Emergency Sole Source Contract K-24-2316-EMR-3 with Orion Construction Corporation, and Authorization of Construction Change Order No. 1 for the Villa La Jolla Storm Drain System Emergency Project .......................................................................19 Item 103: Authorization to Execute a Contract with JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc. (ITB 10090233- 25-J) to Purchase Sodium Hypochlorite for Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities...........21 Item 104: Execute and Award a 1-Year Contract with Option to Extend for Four Additional 1- Year Periods for As-Needed Crack Seal Services with Safe USA, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000........................................................................................................................22 Item 105: First Amendment to the Contract with Polydyne Inc. (ITB 10089845-22-J) to Purchase Anionic Polymer at the North City Water Reclamation Plant.....................................23 Item 106: Authorize Construction Change Order #1 for the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant Storm Damage Repair (K-24-2291-EMR-3) with Cass Arrieta.........................................24 Item 107: Award Three (3) Professional As-Needed Quality Assurance Material Test Lab Services (H2526552, H2526557, H2526558) ........................................................................25 Item 108: Acceptance of Cash Donation from Price Philanthropies to Fund Expanded Aquatic Services at City Heights Swim Center ..................................................................................27 Item 109: Reappointments to the San Diego City Employees Retirement System Board .........28 Item 330: Resolution in Support of Assembly Bill 1127: Stop the Spread of DIY Machine Guns29 Item 331: Appeal of the Historical Designation of the W.C. and Irene Everett Building (HRB Site #1470) Located at 3093-3095 El Cajon Boulevard ................................................................29 Item 332: Klauber Development - Project No. PRJ-0693289.................................................31 Item S500: Seventh Amendment to the Lease Between the City of San Diego and I&G 525 B Street, LLC for 525 B Street, San Diego, CA 92101 ...............................................................33 Item S501: This item was removed from the Agenda...........................................................34 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................35 Minutes of Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Page 3
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ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................35 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 4
for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 15, 2025
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President LaCava at 10:06 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 11:42 a.m. for the noon recess to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President LaCava at 2:06 p.m. with Councilmember Elo-Rivera not present. Councilmember Elo-Rivera arrived to the meeting at 2:09 p.m.
Councilmember Moreno left the meeting at 2:44 p.m. Councilmember Moreno returned to the meeting at 2:51 p.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 4:27 p.m. for the purpose of a break. The meeting was reconvened by Council President LaCava at 4:45 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of a break. The meeting was reconvened by Council President LaCava at 5:52 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 6:14 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 (Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(f), participated remotely for just cause due to child care needs with no individuals 18 years of age or older present in the room.)
CD-7 Councilmember Raul A. Campillo
CD-8 Councilmember Vivian Moreno
CD-9 Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera
ABSENT:
None.
DEPUTY CITY CLERK:
Berry (km)
ROLL CALL
(1) Council President LaCava-present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-present
(3) Councilmember Whitburn-present
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(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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Campillo.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Geoffrey Hueter commented on SB79.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:23 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
Paul Krueger commented on Bonus ADU’s.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:25 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:
Joy Sunyata commented on youth II.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:27 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4:
Blair Beekman commented on ALPR’s.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:29 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
Madison commented on accidental nicotine patch poisoning in children.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:32 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on protecting youth and vulnerable families from state level budget decisions.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:33 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Michael Schmidt commented on project between Mira Mesa and Scripps Ranch.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:36 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Peggy Walker commented on high potency THC in marijuana products.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:37 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
Judi Strang commented on consent items; item 30; and thanked Councilmembers von Wilpert and Elo-Rivera for mentioning mental health and substance use.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:39 AM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT None.
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SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for May 19, 2025.
Subitem-B: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for May 20, 2025.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO APPROVE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
NOTE: The following Proclamation was NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item 30: TransFamily Support Services 10th Year Anniversary Day.
MAYOR GLORIA, COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL, COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN, AND COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming June 15, 2025, to be “TransFamily Support Services 10th Year Anniversary Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:10 AM
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MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO APPROVE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 50: Approval of an Amendment to a Sole Source Contract with Accela, Inc. for CloudBased Permit System Hosting and Maintenance, Extending the Contract for up to Three Additional Years.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The Agreement between the City and Accela is priced based on system user count in a banded range funded from the Development Services Fund. Each year’s cost is based on the highest system user count compared to the previous year. The estimated costs (Year 1: $1,773,868.33, Year 2: $1,844,823.07, Year 3: $1,918,616.00) are based on the number of users according to the agreement terms.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-141) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance approving an amendment extending a sole-source contract with Accela, Inc. for cloud-based permit system hosting for up to three years for a not-to-exceed amount of $5,537,307.40.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on June 18, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Moreno, second by Council President Pro Tem Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Foster III-yea, Lee-yea, Moreno-yea, Elo-Rivera-not present.
Development Services: JC Thomas, (619) 236-6552
City Attorney Contact: Noah Brazier
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO INTRODUCE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 51: Authorization of Second Amendment to Contract for External Audit Services with Macias Gini and O’Connell LLP to Extend the Term.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2025-142 Cor. Copy) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing an Extension of an Agreement past Five Years with Macias Gini and O'Connell LLP for Independent Audit Services. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Audit Committee meeting on June 11, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Whitburn, second by Chair Moreno, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Moreno-yea, Whitburn-yea, Halpern-yea, Tabshouri-yea, Maffia-not present.
Office of the City Auditor: Andy Hanau, (619) 533-3108
City Attorney Contact: Hilda R. Mendoza
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO INTRODUCE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
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Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 52: Ordinance to Designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
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:
(O-2025-138) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance designating fire hazard severity zones and amending Chapter 5, Article 11, Division 49 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Section 511.4904, Chapter 14, Article 5, Division 7 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Section 145.0703, and Chapter 14, Article 9, Division 3 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Section 149.0337; all relating to the designation of fire hazard severity zones.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Public Safety Committee meeting on June 27, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campbell, second by Committee Member Whitburn, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; von Wilpert-yea, Campbell-yea, Whitburn-yea, Campillo-not present.
Fire-Rescue: Robert Logan, (619) 533-4300
City Attorney Contact: Erin D. Kilcoyne
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO INTRODUCE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
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Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 53: Ordinance Adopting Updated SDPD Military Equipment Use Procedure, and Renewing Approval for Use, Funding, and Acquisition of Military Equipment, Under Assembly Bill 481.
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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 6/24/2025, Item S500 (Council voted 6- 2, Councilmember Foster III-nay, Councilmember Elo-Rivera-nay, and Councilmember LaCavanot present):
(O-2025-139) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21984 (New Series)
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Henry L. Foster III. (Foster seconded the consent agenda, but voted nay on item 53.)
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: Henry L. Foster III, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 54: Amendment to Hours of Operation for Cannabis Outlets.
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Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no costs associated with this action. The proposed action is anticipated to result in an increase in sales tax and cannabis business tax revenue generated by cannabis outlets.
Extended hours of operation may generate an additional $1.7 million in cannabis business tax revenue and $170,000 in local sales taxes in Fiscal Year 2026.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 6/30/2025, Item 203, Subitem-B (Council voted 7-0, Councilmember Campbell-not present and Councilmember von Wilpert-not present):
This proposal aims to align the City of San Diego’s (City) regulations with those of the State of California (State) by extending the hours of operation for permitted cannabis outlets within the City by two hours per day. Currently, the City's regulations allow operating hours from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., which are more restrictive than the hours permitted by the State. The proposed amendment to the City’s regulations seek to extend business hours by one hour in the morning (opening at 6:00 a.m.) and one hour in the evening (closing at 10:00 p.m.) to enhance economic opportunities, increase tax revenue, and align the City’s regulations more closely with those of the State.
(O-2025-134) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21985 (New Series)
Ordinance amending Chapter 14, Article 1, Division 5 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Section 141.0504, relating to hours of operation for cannabis outlets.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting on June 11, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Foster lll, 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.
Office of the Mayor: Matt Yagyagan, (619) 236-6330
City Attorney Contact: Lindsey Sebastian
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
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Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 55: Authorization to Enter Into a Contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the San Diego Police Department Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System.
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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 7/1/2025, Item S502 (Council voted 6- 0, Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember Lee and Councilmember Moreno-not present) (O-2025-146) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21986 (New Series)
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 one-year 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: 10:23 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, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 56: Ordinance Regarding Residential Tenant Utility Charges.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 7/1/2025, Item S503 (Council voted 6-0, Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember Lee and Councilmember Moreno-not present):
(O-2025-145) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21987 (New Series)
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: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
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Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 57: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was amended by council action by interlineation at the time of introduction on 7/1/2025, Item S501 (Council voted 7-0, Councilmember Campbell and Councilmember Moreno-not present):
(O-2025-144 Rev. Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21988 (New Series) 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: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCES. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
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Item 100: Resolution Supporting Polluters Pay Climate Superfund of 2025 (SB 684 and AB 1243).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-663) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316331
Resolution declaring the City of San Diego's full support for California Senate Bill 684 and California Assembly Bill 1243, which seek to enact the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Rules Committee meeting on June 12, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair LaCava, second by Committee Member Elo-Rivera, to recommend that the Office of Council President Joe LaCava work with the Office of the City Attorney to draft a resolution supporting the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund of 2025 (SB 684 and AB 1243), based on the draft resolution attached by Youth V. Oil.
VOTE: 4-0; LaCava-yea, Campillo-yea, Moreno-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Lee-not present.
Council District 1: Julio Garcia, (619) 510-6899
City Attorney Contact: David J. Karlin
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 101: Authorization to Execute a Contract with Pencco, Inc. (ITB 10090284-25-H) to Purchase Ferric Chloride at the North City Water Reclamation Plant.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
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The total not-to-exceed amount for this contract is $6,600,000 from the Metro Sewer Utility Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 6.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-655) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316332
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an Agreement with Pencco, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $6,600,000, to purchase ferric chloride for North City Water Reclamation Plant.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on June 12, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member LaCava, second by Chair Elo-Rivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Elo-Rivera-yea, Campbell-yea, LaCava-yea.
Public Utilities: David Bryant, (858) 654-4245
City Attorney Contact: Michael D. Johnston
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 102: Ratification of Emergency Sole Source Contract K-24-2316-EMR-3 with Orion Construction Corporation, and Authorization of Construction Change Order No. 1 for the Villa La Jolla Storm Drain System Emergency Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
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The total cost of this Construction Change Order No. 1 is $18,564,000.00 is available in CIP ACA.00001, Flood Resilience Infrastructure (B-24106, Villa La Jolla Drainage System Emergency), Fund 400881, Debt Funded GF CIP ($18,564,000.00).
Council District(s) Affected: 1.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-3) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316333
Resolution determining that the ratification of emergency sole source contract K-24-2316-EMR-3 with Orion Construction Corporation and the authorization of CONSTRUCTION Change Order No. 1 for the Villa La Jolla Storm Drain System Emergency project is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Title 14 California Code of Regulations Section 15269.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-1) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316334
Resolution ratifying the emergency sole source contract (K-24-2316-EMR-3) with Orion Construction Corporation for design and construction of the Villa La Jolla Storm Drain System Emergency project pursuant to Section 22.3108 of the San Diego Municipal Code.
Subitem-B: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 22.3108.
Subitem-C: (R-2026-2) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316335
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Construction Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Orion Construction Corporation (K-24-2316-EMR-3) for design and construction of the Villa La Jolla Storm Drain System Emergency project and taking related actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on June 25, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember von Wilpert, second by Vice Chair Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, Foster III-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Engineering & Capital Projects: George Ghossain, (619) 533-4397 City Attorney Contact: Adam Wander
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
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Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 103: Authorization to Execute a Contract with JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc. (ITB 10090233-25- J) to Purchase Sodium Hypochlorite for Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The total not-to-exceed amount for this contract is $33,895,000 from the Water Utility Operating Fund, Metro Sewer Utility Fund, and Muni Sewer Revenue Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 1, 2, 5, 6, 8.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-654) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316336
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an Agreement with JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $33,895,000, to purchase sodium hypochlorite for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on June 12, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member LaCava, second by Chair Elo-Rivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Elo-Rivera-yea, Campbell-yea, LaCava-yea.
Public Utilities: David Bryant, (858) 654-4245
City Attorney Contact: Michael D. Johnston
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
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Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 104: Execute and Award a 1-Year Contract with Option to Extend for Four Additional 1- Year Periods for As-Needed Crack Seal Services with Safe USA, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action will authorize expenditures in an amount not-to-exceed $5,000,000 from Fiscal Year 2026 through Fiscal Year 2030 from the Transportation Department, Gas Tax Fund for the purpose of executing this agreement.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-669) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316337
Resolution determining that the Agreement with Safe USA, Inc., for As-Needed Crack Seal Services is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15301(c) and 15302 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Subitem-B: (R-2025-668) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316338
Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Safe USA, Inc., for As-Needed Crack Seal Services, in an amount not-to-exceed $5,000,000 over five years, and related funding actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on June 25, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember von Wilpert, second by Vice Chair Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, Foster III-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Transportation Department: Alex Ubaldo, (619) 236-7750
City Attorney Contact: Ray Palmucci
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
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Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 105: First Amendment to the Contract with Polydyne Inc. (ITB 10089845-22-J) to Purchase Anionic Polymer at the North City Water Reclamation Plant.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The total cost for this First Amendment is $2,550,000 from the Metro Sewer Utility Fund, increasing the total not-to-exceed contract value to $7,673,180.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-653) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316339
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with Polydyne Inc. to purchase anionic polymer for wastewater treatment in an amount not-to-exceed $7,673,180.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on June 12, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member LaCava, second by Chair Elo-Rivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Elo-Rivera-yea, Campbell-yea, LaCava-yea.
Public Utilities: David Bryant, (858) 654-4245
City Attorney Contact: Michael D. Johnston
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
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Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 106: Authorize Construction Change Order #1 for the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant Storm Damage Repair (K-24-2291-EMR-3) with Cass Arrieta.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Change order not-to-exceed $3,215,000.00 from Fund, Metro Sewer CIP.
Council District(s) Affected: 2.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-672) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316340
Resolution determining that approval of Construction Change Order No.1 to the Contract with Cass Construction, Inc. for emergency repairs at Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15269 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Subitem-B: (R-2025-671) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316341
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute Construction Change Order No. 1 to the Contract with Cass Construction, Inc. for additional emergency repairs at Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant in an amount not-to-exceed $3,215,000.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on June 25, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember von Wilpert, second Vice Chair Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, Foster III-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Engineering & Capital Projects: George Ghossain, (619) 533-4397 City Attorney Contact: Michael D. Johnston
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
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Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 107: Award Three (3) Professional As-Needed Quality Assurance Material Test Lab Services (H2526552, H2526557, H2526558).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The minimum cost for these three agreements is $3,000 ($1,000 for each agreement), with a not-to-exceed amount of $15,000,000 ($5,000,000 for each of the three agreements). The awarded tasks under these agreements will be funded by the Water and Sewer CIP Funds.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-673) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316342
Resolution authorizing an Agreement with RMA Group for as-needed Quality Assurance Materials Testing Services, in an amount not-to-exceed $5,000,000 over five years, and related funding actions.
Subitem-B: (R-2025-674) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316343
Resolution authorizing an Agreement with WSP USA, Inc., for as-needed Quality Assurance Materials Testing Services, in an amount not-to-exceed $5,000,000 over five years, and related funding actions.
Subitem-C: (R-2025-675) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316344
Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Kleinfelder, Inc., for as-needed Quality Assurance Materials Testing Services, in an amount not-to-exceed $5,000,000 over five years, and related funding actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on June 25, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember von Wilpert, second by Vice Chair Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
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VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, Foster III-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Collins Solomon, (858) 201-0313 City Attorney Contact: Ray Palmucci
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 108: Acceptance of Cash Donation from Price Philanthropies to Fund Expanded Aquatic Services at City Heights Swim Center.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
No General Fund contribution is required. All staffing and program costs associated with this initiative will be fully funded by the donation.
Council District(s) Affected: 9.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-670) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316345
Resolution accepting a donation of $335,200 from Price Philanthropies for the purpose of increasing operational hours and expanding aquatic programming at the City Heights Swim Center. Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to accept, appropriate and expend an amount notto-exceed $335,200 for the purpose of increasing operational hours and expanding aquatic programming at the City Heights Swim Center, contingent upon receipt of the donation.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Parks & Recreation: Nicole McNeil, (619) 522-8226
City Attorney Contact: Catherine Morrison
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
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Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 109: Reappointments to the San Diego City Employees Retirement System Board.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-659) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316346
Resolution confirming the Mayor's reappointments of Michelle Bush and Lisa Marie Harris to the Board of Administration of the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System for terms ending March 31, 2029.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Justin Bargar
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 330: Resolution in Support of Assembly Bill 1127: Stop the Spread of DIY Machine Guns.
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Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-662) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316347
Resolution declaring the City of San Diego's full support for California Assembly Bill 1127, which seeks to amend California Civil Code section 16880, and to add new sections 16885, 17015, 27595, and 27595.1 to the California Penal Code, relating to firearms.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 3: Jordan Latchford, (619) 236-6633
City Attorney Contact: David J. Karlin
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:03 AM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 331: Appeal of the Historical Designation of the W.C. and Irene Everett Building (HRB Site #1470) Located at 3093-3095 El Cajon Boulevard.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The staff time processing costs are borne by the City Planning Department's General Fund budget.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-43) GRANTED THE APPEAL AND REVERSED THE HISTORICAL RESOURCES BOARD’S DECISION; ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316348
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Appeal of the September 22, 2022 decision of the Historical Resources Board to designate the W.C. and Irene Everett Building located at 3093-3095 El Cajon Blvd. (HRB #1470) as a historical resource;
Granting or denying the appeal and affirming, reversing, or modifying the action of the Historical Resources Board to designate the W.C. and Irene Everett Building located at 3093-3095 El Cajon Blvd.;
Directing the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate Resolution according to Section 40 of the City Charter.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Planning: Shannon Anthony, (619) 557-7942
City Attorney Contact: Lindsey Sebastian
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:07 PM
Public testimony by Scott Moomjian, Scott Hedenkamp, Blair Beekman, Joy Sunyata, Geoffrey Hueter, and Janet O’Dea.
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO GRANT THE APPEAL AND REVERSE THE HISTORICAL RESOURCE BOARD’S DESIGNATION. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 332: Klauber Development - Project No. PRJ-0693289.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
No fiscal impact. All costs associated with the processing of the application are recovered through a fee paid for by the Applicant.
Council District(s) Affected: 4.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2025-664 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316349 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 28 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Resolution determining that the approval of the Klauber Development Project, Project No. PRJ0693289 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, and adopting the mitigation, monitoring, and reporting program.
Subitem-A: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Subitem-B: (R-2025-666 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316350 Resolution approving Tentative Map No. PMT-2567097 for the Klauber Development – Project No.
PRJ-0693289, located at 1362 Klauber Avenue.
Subitem-B: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Subitem-C: (R-2025-665 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316351 Resolution approving Neighborhood Development Permit No. PMT-3325032 and Site Development Permit No. PMT-2615781 for the Klauber Development Project No. PRJ-0693289, located at 1362 Klauber Avenue.
Subitem-C: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Development Services: Andrew Murillo, (619) 557-7986
City Attorney Contact: Noah Brazier
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:52 PM
Public testimony by Danna Givot, Victoria LaBruzzo, Rob Campbell, Joy Sunyata, Paul Krueger, Saige Gonzaus Walding, Erik Becerra, Andrea Hetheru, Hazel Higgins, Martha Abraham, Kenny Key, Andrea Ebbing, Sally Smull, and Francine Maxwell.
Motion by Henry L. Foster III to deny the project based on the inadequacy of the Section 15183 Consistency Review and upon the specific adverse impacts related to the geologic study and steep hillsides identified in that study. The Section 15183 Consistency Review failed to address the steep hillsides on the Klauber property. The November 2021 site specific geologic study states that “The project site ranges in elevation from 375 feet to 430 feet AMSL and contains nine to 30 percent slopes” pg. 32. The Community Plan Update PEIR relies on the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Code and Steep Hillsides regulations to mitigate significant impacts, but DSD failed to apply these codes. Instead, the Project Analysis concluded “The project site does not contain any steep slopes, hillsides or canyons,” ignoring the geologic finding. Consideration of steep hillsides could reduce the allowable development area by up to 75% of the total 5.66 acres. As it stands, the Section 15183 Consistency Review is inconsistent with its facts and conclusions and therefore unacceptable. As mentioned above, the geologic study identifies that the site ranges in elevation from 375 feet to 430 feet AMSL. The development on the steep hillsides does not meet the objective City Environmentally Sensitive Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 29 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Lands Regulations, which are intended to protect the public health, safety, and welfare while employing regulations that are consistent with sound resource conservation principles and the rights of private property owners. No feasible alternative or mitigation exists because the consideration of the steep hillsides could reduce the allowable development area by up to 75%.
Second by Raul A. Campillo.
Failed by the following vote:
Yea: Henry L. Foster III, Raul A. Campillo;
Nay: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO APPROVE STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION. Second by Sean EloRivera.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Raul A. Campillo; Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
Item S500: Seventh Amendment to the Lease Between the City of San Diego and I&G 525 B Street, LLC for 525 B Street, San Diego, CA 92101.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
$157,312.00 for Fiscal Year 26 and a remaining $2,631,043.20 for base rent and estimated operating expenses over the term of the lease. To be split evenly between the Municipal and Water Funds.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-5) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316330
Resolution determining that approval of that certain Seventh Amendment to Lease between I & G 525 B Street, LLC, a California limited liability company, and the City of San Diego related to office space at 525 B Street is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Title 14 California Code of Regulations section 15301.
Subitem-B: (O-2026-1) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2025 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 30 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Introduction of an Ordinance approving that certain Seventh Amendment to Lease between I & G 525 B Street, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and the City of San Diego related to office space at 525 B Street.
Subitem-B: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Land Use and Housing Committee meeting on July 2, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campillo, second by Vice Chair Elo-Rivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Campillo-yea, Moreno-not present.
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Julie Gough Inman
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION IN SUBITEM A; AND INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE IN SUBITEM B. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item S501: This item was removed from the Agenda.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 6:14 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:14 PM