THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
TUESDAY, JULY 22, 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 ..........................................................................................................................................9 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS ...........................................................................................9 Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes...................................................................................9 Item 30: Holly McClurg Day ...............................................................................................10 Item 31: This item was removed from the Agenda ..............................................................11 Item 32: National Park and Recreation Month .....................................................................11 Item 50: CMA-CIP (E&CP-41395) Award a Consultant Agreement, #H2226034 to Kleinfelder Construction Services (KCS), for the Purpose of Providing Construction Management and Environmental Services for the El Camino Real Bridge & Road Widening Project .....................11 Item 100: Appointment to the Citizens’ Equal Opportunity Commission.................................13 Item 101: Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Board ..................................................13 Item 102: Appointments to the Youth Commission ..............................................................14 Item 103: Appointments to the Commission on the Status of Women ...................................15 Minutes of Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Page 2
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Item 104: Reappointments to the Senior Affairs Advisory Board ...........................................16 Item 330: Tax, Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act Resolution for Sea Breeze Gardens Apartments........................................................................................................................17 Item 331: Authorization for the Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego Senior Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A Preliminary Official Statement.............................18 Item 332: 1606 Market Street Gas Station - Appeal of Environmental Determination Project Number PRJ-1102575.........................................................................................................19 Item 350: Approval of the Final Map “La Jolla Beach House”................................................21 Item S500: Captain Robert A. Heely Jr. Day........................................................................21 Item S501: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) Regulation Amendments to the San Diego Municipal Code and Local Coastal Program Amendment.......................................................................................................................22 Item S502: Approval of the First Amendment to the Rowe Solutions, Inc. Contract to Provide Meal Delivery Services........................................................................................................24 Item S503: Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with Campland, LLC at 2211 Pacific Beach Drive, San Diego, 92109.....................................................................................................25 Item S504: First Amendment to Lease Agreement with Northeast MB, LLC at 2727 De Anza Rd.
San Diego, CA 92109 .........................................................................................................26 Item S505: Amend the “2020 River Park Maintenance Agreement” between the City of San Diego and San Diego State University (SDSU) to Approve a Limited-Duration Easement for SDSU to Design, Construct and Operate the “One Water Learning Laboratory” and Outdoor Space for Educational and Research Purposes Near SDSU’s Mission Valley Campus Village ......27 Item S506: Approval of a 10-year Lease with the Downtown San Diego Public Spaces Foundation for the Operation of a Quick-Service Restaurant at Children’s Park, Located at 101 Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101...................................................................................28 Item S507: Resolution Supporting a Package of State Bills Addressing Utility Affordability and Accountability ....................................................................................................................29 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................30 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................31 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 3
for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 22, 2025
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President LaCava at 10:04 a.m. Councilmember Whitburn left the meeting at 10:38 a.m. Councilmember Campbell left the meeting at 11:48 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 12:20 p.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 all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Campillo left the meeting at 3:05 p.m. Council President LaCava recessed the meeting at 3:27 p.m. to convene the Housing Authority meeting. Council President LaCava reconvened the regular meeting at 4:16 p.m. with Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember Lee, and Councilmember Campillo not present.
Council President LaCava recessed the meeting at 4:30 p.m. to convene the Public Facilities Financing Authority meeting. Council President LaCava reconvened the regular meeting at 4:37 p.m. with Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember Lee, and Councilmember Campillo not present. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 4:47 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.
CITY CLERK:
Berry (cp)
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-present
(6) Council President Pro Tem Lee-not present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-not present
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Councilmember Whitburn.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Whitburn.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Dina Lieber commented on Surf Sports Park.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:51 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
Scott Chipman commented on Senate Bill 79.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:53 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:
Joy Sunyata commented on California Environmental Quality Act.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:56 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4:
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Kristina Leyva commented on Friends of the San Dieguito River.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:58 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5:
Polly Wheatley commented on safety.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:00 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6:
Oliver Wheatley commented on student trust.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:02 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7:
Tess Wheatley commented on environment.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:05 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8:
John F. commented on polo fields deed.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:07 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9:
Beth Nelson commented on removal of deed restrictions on polo fields.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:09 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10:
Dorene Dias commented on California Environmental Quality Act.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:11 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-11:
Blair Beekman commented on surveillance tech.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:13 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-12:
Tiffany Curry commented on Assembly Bill 2939 resolution.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:15 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-13:
Lisa Becerra commented on Senate Bill 79.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:17 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-14 (virtual):
Terri-Ann Skelly commented on make smoking and vaping products less appealing and available.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:36 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-15 (virtual):
Madison commented on nicotine pouches and needing local policies that limit how these products are sold.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:38 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-16 (virtual):
Kelly McCormick commented on reducing the use of plastics; and ban on sale of single use marijuana devices.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:40 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-17 (virtual):
Francine Maxwell commented on code of conduct.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:42 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-18 (virtual):
Unknown caller commented on roads needing paved.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:44 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT COUNCIL COMMENT-1:
Councilmember Moreno introduced her daughter, Michelle. She mentioned it has been 2 years since she was last at Council and got a lot of good support from bringing her in. Councilmember Moreno stated Michelle is a rambunctious and a very vibrant almost 3-year-old. She commended all the moms, aunts, and grandmas out there, making it happen. Councilmember Moreno also thanked everyone for their patience today.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:07 AM
COUNCIL COMMENT-2:
Councilmember von Wilpert expressed she was very proud to be celebrating Pride over the weekend with hundreds of thousands of San Diegans. She shared that unfortunately, we woke up this morning to a hate crime in Scripps Ranch. Councilmember von Wilpert mentioned we have beautiful pride fence painted with a rainbow in a public place. She stated that a derogatory slur about gay people was put on the fence, and it’s completely defaced. Councilmember von Wilpert expressed her appreciation to everyone in the community who has called out this horrible act and said this is not who we are.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:08 AM
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
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None.
Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for May 26, 2025 Adj.
Subitem-B: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for May 27, 2025 Adj.
Subitem-C: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for June 2, 2025.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 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, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera.
NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item 30: Holly McClurg Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming July 22, 2025, to be “Holly McClurg Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:09 AM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO APPROVE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
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Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item 31: This item was removed from the Agenda.
Item 32: National Park and Recreation Month.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA, COUNCILMEMBER FOSTER III, COUNCILMEMBER MORENO, AND COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATON:
APPROVED
Proclaiming July 2025 to be “National Park and Recreation Month” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:09 AM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO APPROVE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item 50: CMA-CIP (E&CP-41395) Award a Consultant Agreement, #H2226034 to Kleinfelder Construction Services (KCS), for the Purpose of Providing Construction Management and Environmental Services for the El Camino Real Bridge & Road Widening Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action will authorize the Agreement with Kleinfelder Construction Services, Inc. for Construction Management and Environmental Services for the El Camino Real Bridge & Road Widening project. This action will provide funding for the total contract amount of $7,999,937.71. The contract duration is 63 months.
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Council District(s) Affected: 1.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-2) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an Agreement with Kleinfelder Construction Services, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $7,999,937.71, to provide construction management and environmental services, related to the El Camino Real Bridge and Road Widening project.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
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: Stephen Guarente, (619) 453-2948 City Attorney Contact: Ryan P. Gerrity
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 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, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item 100: Appointment to the Citizens’ Equal Opportunity Commission.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 11 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Council District(s) Affected: 7.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-644) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316355
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Chris Medellin to the Citizens’ Equal Opportunity Commission for a term ending January 1, 2027.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 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, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item 101: Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Board.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 7.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-658) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316356
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Jeremy Bloom to the Parks and Recreation Board for a term ending March 1, 2026.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 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, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item 102: Appointments to the Youth Commission.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 5, 7.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-647) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316357
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointments of Aiden Hughes and Melanie Yau to the Youth Commission for terms ending July 1, 2026.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 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, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 13 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Item 103: Appointments to the Commission on the Status of Women.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 5.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-657) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316358
Resolution confirming the Mayor’s appointment of Carla Nesbitt-Stokes, for a term ending March 1, 2026, and Brandee Joyner and Dr. Sorayda Santos, for terms ending March 1, 2027, to the Commission on the Status of Women.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 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, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item 104: Reappointments to the Senior Affairs 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: 2, 7, 8, 9.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-643) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316359
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Resolution confirming the Mayor's reappointments of Marissa Feliciano, Michelle Matter, Robert Prath, Mary Scott Knoll, and Juan Sotelo to the Senior Affairs Advisory Board for terms ending May 31, 2027.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 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, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item 330: Tax, Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act Resolution for Sea Breeze Gardens Apartments.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The funding sources and uses proposed to be approved by this action are included in the Housing Authority-approved Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 SDHC Budget.
Council District(s) Affected: 4.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-8) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316366
Resolution approving the issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds or notes by the Housing Authority for Sea Breeze Gardens pursuant to section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Housing Commission: Jennifer Kreutter, (619) 578-7709
City Attorney Contact: Marguerite Middaugh
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 15 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 22, 2025
See the Housing Authority Agenda of July 22, 2025, for a related item.
This is a TEFRA hearing item.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:04 PM
MOTION BY HENRY L. FOSTER III TO ADOPT. 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 331: Authorization for the Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego Senior Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A Preliminary Official Statement.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Please refer to the "Fiscal Considerations" section of the Staff Report.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-676) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316367
Resolution approving the form and authorizing the distribution of the Preliminary Official Statement and authorizing the execution, delivery, and distribution of the Official Statement in connection with the Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego 2025A Water Revenue Bonds and approving other related actions.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Debt Management: Allison Falkenstein, (619) 533-4516
City Attorney Contact: Marguerite Middaugh
See the PFFA Agenda of July 22, 2025, for a related item.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:17 PM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 332: 1606 Market Street Gas Station - Appeal of Environmental Determination Project Number PRJ-1102575.
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-2026-60) GRANTED THE APPEAL AND SET ASIDE THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION WITH DIRECTION; ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316368
An appeal of the environmental determination made for the 1606 Market Street Gas Station Development Project, which consists of a Neighborhood Development Permit (NDP), and a Planned Development Permit (PDP) for the expansion and upgrade of an existing previously conforming automobile service station located at 1606 Market Street in the Downtown Community Plan Area. The Environmental Analysis Section of the Development Services Department determined that the project is statutorily exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15270 (Projects Which Are Disapproved). The scope of the subject hearing only includes the project’s environmental determination and not the project’s permits or other entitlements.
According to San Diego Municipal Code Section 112.0520(e) Power to Act on Appeal, the City Council shall consider the appeal and may:
(1) By a majority vote, deny the appeal and approve the environmental determination to statutorily exempt from CEQA the subject Neighborhood Development Permit (NDP), and Planned Development Permit (PDP) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15270; or (2) By a majority vote, grant the appeal and set aside the environmental determination, in accordance with San Diego Municipal Code Section 112.0520(f).
Directing the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate Resolution(s) according to Section 40 of the City Charter.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 17 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 22, 2025
If the City Council grants the appeal, the lower-decision maker's decision to approve the project shall be held in abeyance. The City Council shall retain jurisdiction to act on the revised environmental determination and associated project at a subsequent public hearing.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Development Services: James Alexander, (619) 446-5188
City Attorney Contact: Noah Brazier
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:07 PM
Public testimony by Jim Madaffer, Robin Madaffer, Jeremy Ogul, Cesar Javier, Abel Corona, Unknown caller, Rob Klaproth, and Blair Beekman.
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION GRANTING THE APPEAL AND
SETTING ASIDE THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION WITH DIRECTION TO STAFF TO
REVIEW WHETHER THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE CEQA EXEMPTION; AND REQUEST THE APPLICANT TO WORK WITH STAFF TO PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THEIR ANALYSIS. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: Joe LaCava;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
NOTE: The following Public Notice was for public record only. This item did not require Council action or public testimony.
Item 350: Approval of the Final Map “La Jolla Beach House”.
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 “La Jolla Beach House" (V.T.M. No. 2578103, PRJ No. 696299) located at 6710 La Jolla Boulevard West of La Jolla Boulevard and North of Gravilla Street, in the La Jolla planned district- zone 4 within the La Jolla community plan area, 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:
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(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.
NOTE: The following Proclamation was NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item S500: Captain Robert A. Heely Jr. Day.
COUNCILMEMBER MORENO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming July 22, 2025, to be “Captain Robert A. Heely Jr. Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:09 AM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO APPROVE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item S501: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) Regulation Amendments to the San Diego Municipal Code and Local Coastal Program Amendment.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 19 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 22, 2025
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.
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, Council President Pro Tem Lee, Councilmember Whitburn, Councilmember Moreno, Councilmember Elo-Riveranay):
(O-2025-136 Rev. Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21989 (New Series) 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.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 20 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Planning: Liz Saidkhanian, (619) 533-5990
City Attorney Contact: Corrine Neuffer
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 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, Jennifer Campbell, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo; Nay: Vivian Moreno;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item S502: Approval of the First Amendment to the Rowe Solutions, Inc. Contract to Provide Meal Delivery Services.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The First amendment to the agreement with Rowe Solutions, Inc. will increase the not-toexceed amount by $2,600,000, from $3,000,000 to a new not-to-exceed amount of $5,600,000.
Funds are available in the General Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-16) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316360
Resolution approving the First Amendment to the Contract with Rowe Solutions, Inc. for meal delivery services to increase the compensation in the amount of $2,600,000, with a total compensation not-to-exceed $5,600,000.
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.
Homelessness Strategies: Sarah Jarman, (619) 385-6963
City Attorney Contact: Jose A. Garcia
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 21 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 22, 2025
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 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, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item S503: Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with Campland, LLC at 2211 Pacific Beach Drive, San Diego, 92109.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action. Consideration for the Lease Amendment will be deposited into the General Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 2.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-25) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316361
Resolution approving that certain Second Amendment to Lease Agreement between the City of San Diego and Campland, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, related to real property located at 2211 Pacific Beach Drive; and waiving application of Council Policy 700-10.
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: 10:08 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 22 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item S504: First Amendment to Lease Agreement with Northeast MB, LLC at 2727 De Anza Rd.
San Diego, CA 92109.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action. Consideration for the Lease Amendment will be deposited into the General Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 2.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-27) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316362
Resolution approving that certain First Amendment to Lease Agreement between the City of San Diego and Northeast MB, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, related to real property located at 2727 De Anza Road; and waiving application of Council Policy 700-10.
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: 10:08 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, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item S505: Amend the “2020 River Park Maintenance Agreement” between the City of San Diego and San Diego State University (SDSU) to Approve a Limited-Duration Easement for SDSU to Design, Construct and Operate the “One Water Learning Laboratory” and Outdoor Space for Educational and Research Purposes Near SDSU’s Mission Valley Campus Village.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The subject property to be used for the Lab was appraised in March 2025 by the City’s lead appraiser and the value of the 10-year limited duration easement was estimated at $4,000.
Proceeds from the easement will be deposited into the City Water Utility Fund. SDSU will be responsible for all costs to construct, operate, and maintain the Lab.
Council District(s) Affected: 9.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-42) ADOPTED A RESOLUTION R-316363
Resolution approving the First Amendment to the 2020 River Park Maintenance Agreement between the City of San Diego and the Board of Trustees of the California State University, by which the City will grant a limited-duration easement allowing for the design, construction, and operation of a new water research lab on the Mission Valley site, and authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to accept and deposit the easement proceeds.
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: Kevin Reisch
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 AM
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 24 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 22, 2025
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item S506: Approval of a 10-year Lease with the Downtown San Diego Public Spaces Foundation for the Operation of a Quick-Service Restaurant at Children’s Park, Located at 101 Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Consideration for the Lease (i.e., monthly rent payments) will be deposited into the General Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-32) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316364
Resolution approving the City’s lease to Downtown San Diego Public Spaces Foundation of the real property consisting of a portion of Children’s Park at 101 Island Avenue for the operation of a quick-service restaurant, making a related finding of public purpose, authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to accept and deposit rental payments, and waiving application of a disclosure requirement in Council Policy 700-10 related to an appraised market rent value.
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: Kevin Reisch
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 AM
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 25 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 22, 2025
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item S507: Resolution Supporting a Package of State Bills Addressing Utility Affordability and Accountability.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-667 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316365
Resolution declaring the Council of the City of San Diego's full support for Senate Bills 24, 254, 330, 500, and 636, and Assembly Bills 1017, 1020, and 1167, pending before the California Legislature for the 2025-2026 regular session.
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 a package of state bills addressing utility affordability and accountability.
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: 10:08 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, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno;
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Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
Council President LaCava adjourned the meeting at 4:47 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:47 PM