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COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Joe LaCava • First District
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM
Kent Lee • Sixth District
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Jennifer Campbell • Second District
Stephen Whitburn • Third District
Henry L. Foster III • Fourth District
Marni von Wilpert • Fifth District
Raul A. Campillo • Seventh District
Vivian Moreno • Eighth District
Sean Elo-Rivera • Ninth District
Charles Modica Heather Ferbert
Independent City Attorney
Budget Analyst
Diana J. S. Fuentes
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NOTICE: THE CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ANY ACTION WITH RESPECT TO THE ITEMS INCLUDED ON THIS AGENDA. RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY STAFF DO NOT LIMIT ACTIONS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SHOULD NOT RELY UPON
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Item 30: Purple Heart Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE, COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL, AND COUNCILMEMBER FOSTER III'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming August 7, 2025, to be “Purple Heart Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item 31: San Diego Taiwan Festival Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming August 16, 2025, to be “San Diego Taiwan Festival Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item 32: Coats' Disease Awareness Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming August 17, 2025, to be “Coats’ Disease Awareness Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item 33: PandaNme Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming August 8, 2025, to be “PandaNme Day” in the City of San Diego.
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Item 34: Dr. Joseph Caperna Day.
COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming July 29, 2025, to be “Dr. Joseph Caperna Day” in the City of San Diego
Item 35: World Ranger Day.
COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO
Proclaiming July 31, 2025, to be “World Ranger Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item 36: Cheryl Willis Day.
COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming August 1, 2025, to be “Cheryl Willis Day” in the City of San Diego.
Item S509: Afghanistan 106th Independence Day. (Added 7/23/25)
COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT, COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO, AND
COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaiming August 19, 2025, to be “Afghanistan 106th Independence Day” in the City of San Diego.
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CONSENT ITEMS
The Consent items listed are considered to be routine, and the environmental documents have been considered.
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Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: Approval of Council Minutes for June 3, 2025.
Subitem-B: Approval of Council Minutes for June 9, 2025.
Subitem-C: Approval of Council Minutes for June 9, 2025 Special.
Subitem-D: Approval of Council Minutes for June 10, 2025 Special.
ADOPTION AGENDA
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Item 50: Update the Composition of the Disclosure Practices Working Group.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
None specific to this item.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-3)
Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 2, Division 41 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending section 22.4103 relating to the composition of the Disclosure Practices Working Group.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Rules Committee meeting on July 9, 2025.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
CONSENT, ORDINANCES TO BE INTRODUCED:
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ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campillo, second by Committee Member Elo-Rivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; LaCava-yea, Lee-yea, Campillo-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Moreno-not present.
Debt Management: Jyothi Pantulu, (619) 236-6917
City Attorney Contact: Bret A. Bartolotta
Item S506: Authorize the Execution of the First Amendment to the 2020 Permit to Access and Stage with Martin Marietta San Diego Aggregates, LLC. (Added 7/23/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The total cost for this request is $1 per year throughout the term of the amendment. Funding is available in Stormwater Department General Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-6)
Introduction of an Ordinance approving a first amendment to the 2020 permit to access and stage with Martin Marietta San Diego Aggregates, LLC. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on July 17, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member LaCava, second by Chair Elo-Rivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 2-0; Elo-Rivera-yea, LaCava-yea, Campbell-not present.
Stormwater Department: Ashton Reynolds, (805) 231-4036
City Attorney Contact: William Smith
Item S510: Request Extension to Contract K-19-1789-DBB-3 with Teichert Energy & Utilities Group, Inc. for Block 4Y Utility Undergrounding Project. (Added 7/24/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action requests a time extension only. No costs or additional funding associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 4.
Proposed Actions:
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(O-2026-8)
Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the obligations of construction contract (K-19-1789-DBB-3) with Teichert Energy & Utilities Group Inc. to extend beyond five years until April 22, 2026 for the Block 4Y Utilities Undergrounding 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 July 17, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member 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: Ryan P. Gerrity
Item S511: Eighth Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement Contract Between the City of San Diego and Herc Rentals, Inc. for Equipment and Related Products and Services. (Added 7/24/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This Eighth amendment to the agreement with Herc Rentals increases the notto-exceed amount to $66,525,000. Expenditure of the funds is contingent upon the adoption of the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the applicable fiscal year and sufficient funding being available in each participating department’s budget each fiscal year. This contract is as needed; funds and available budget will be encumbered through the purchase requisition process.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-7 Cor. Copy) (Rev. 7/25/25)
Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 8 to the Contract with Herc Rentals, Inc., extending the Contract through October 31, 2027, in an amount not-to-exceed $66,525,000, in connection with City-wide light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment rentals. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on July 16, 2025.
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ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Moreno, second by Committee Member EloRivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Foster III-yea, Lee-yea, Moreno-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea.
Purchasing & Contracting: Claudia C. Abarca, (619) 236-5921 City Attorney Contact: Mark Imada
ADOPTION AGENDA
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Item 51: Approval of an Amendment to a Sole Source Contract with Accela, Inc. for Cloud-Based Permit System Hosting and Maintenance, Extending the Contract for up to Three Additional Year.
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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 7/15/2025, Item 50 (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember von Wilpert-not present):
(O-2025-141)
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.
CONSENT, ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED:
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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
Item 52: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 7/15/2025, Item 51 (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember von Wilpert-not present):
(O-2025-142 Cor. Copy)
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
Item 53: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 7/15/2025, Item 52 (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember von Wilpert-not present):
(O-2025-138)
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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
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Item 54: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 7/15/2025, Item S500, Subitem-B (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember von Wilpert-not present):
(O-2026-1)
Ordinance approving 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.
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 02, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campillo, second by Vice Chair EloRivera, 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
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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Item 100: Contract with IPS Group, Inc for Parking Meters and Related Services.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The not-to-exceed (NTE) amount for the initial five (5) year period is $10,122,550. The contract may be extended, at the City’s sole discretion, for up to five (5) additional one (1) year period(s) for a total contract term of up to ten (10) years with a total NTE amount of $17,048,600.
The expenditure estimate for Fiscal Year 2026 is $5,367,710. Spending is contingent on CFO approval and adoption of the appropriations for each fiscal year covered under this contract. (Rev. 7/24/25)
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-29)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an Agreement with IPS Group, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $10,122,550, for Parking Meters and Related Services.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on July 16, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Elo-Rivera, second by Vice Chair Moreno, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Foster III-yea, Moreno-yea, Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea.
Office of the City Treasurer: Bethany Nocon, (619) 235-5734 City Attorney Contact: David Powell
CONSENT, RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED:
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Item 101: Authorization to Execute a Contract with Ferguson Waterworks (ITB#-10090220-25-A) to Purchase Water and Wastewater Pipes, Couplings, Valves, and Related Components.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The cost of this agreement is not-to-exceed $19,170,000 for a term of five years. The agreement will be funded by the Metro Sewer Utility, Muni Sewer Utility and Water Utility Operating Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-18)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an Agreement with Ferguson Waterworks, in an amount not-to-exceed $19,170,000, for asneeded pipes, couplings, valves and miscellaneous related components for wastewater and water projects.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on July 17, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member LaCava, second by Chair Elo-Rivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 2-0; Elo-Rivera-yea, LaCava-yea, Campbell-not present.
Public Utilities: Daniel Manley, (858) 654-4414
City Attorney Contact: Dominic Guglielmo
Item 102: First Amendment to the Lease Between the City of San Diego and Alpine 26 LLC, Pacific 26 LLC, and Emery 26 LLC for 9275 Sky Park Court, San Diego, CA.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Authorize $519,124.38 in Base Rent in Fiscal Year 2026 and an additional $24,913,007.60 in Base Rent and Operating Expenses, over the remaining eleven-year term of the Lease, contingent upon adoption of the annual appropriation ordinance for the applicable fiscal year from the General Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 6.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-24)
Resolution determining that approval of that certain First Amendment to Office Lease among Alpine 26 LLC, a California limited liability company, Pacific 26 LLC, a California limited liability company, Emery 26 LLC, a California limited Tuesday, July 29, 2025
liability company, and the City of San Diego related to office space at 9275 and 9325 Sky Park Court is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Title 14 California Code of Regulations section 15301.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-23)
Resolution approving that certain First Amendment to Office Lease among Alpine 26 LLC, a California limited liability company, Pacific 26 LLC, a California limited liability company, Emery 26 LLC, a California limited liability company, and the City of San Diego related to office space at 9275 and 9325 Sky Park Court.
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 EloRivera, 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
Item 103: Authorize The City of San Diego to Accept Endowment Funds for the Creation of Two Special Funds for the Long-Term Management of Two Vernal Pool Preserves.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no cost to the city for this item. This item seeks approval for the donation of $783,926.82 to the City to create two non-wasting special funds dedicated to the funding of long-term management activities at two city owned vernal pool preserves.
Council District(s) Affected: 6, 8.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-17)
Resolution accepting a donation of a total of $783,926.82 from Developer Lincoln Property Group and the San Ysidro School District for the purpose of creating two endowment funds for the long-term management and monitoring of two vernal pool preserves.
In addition, this Resolution authorizes the Department of Finance and the Office of the City Treasurer to create interest-bearing special fund accounts in which to invest the endowment funds.
Committee Actions Taken:
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
This item was heard at the Land Use and Housing Committee meeting on July 02, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campillo, second by Vice Chair EloRivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Campillo-yea, Moreno-not present.
Parks & Recreation: Erika Ferreira, (619) 870-6035
City Attorney Contact: Catherine Morrison
Item 104: Declare the City-Owned Real Property Commonly Known as the Old Central Library Located at 820 E Street, San Diego, CA (Property), “Surplus Land” Under the Surplus Land Act (California Government Code Sections 54220-54234) and Authorize Issuance of a Notice of Availability of the Property for Sale or Ground Lease for Redevelopment.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Net proceeds from the sale of and/or any rent payments from a Ground Lease on the Property will be deposited into the General Fund. Transaction costs including but not limited to appraisal, third-party review of agreement, and title and escrow shall be paid by the future developer (buyer or tenant).
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-21)
Resolution declaring 0.69 acres of City-owned real property located at 820 E Street in the City of San Diego surplus land under California Government Code sections 54220 through 54234 and authorizing the Mayor or designee to issue a notice of availability of the property for sale or lease.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Land Use and Housing Committee meeting on May 15, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Elo-Rivera, second by Chair Lee, to:
1. Declare the Property “surplus land” under the SLA.
2. Staff present to Council a proposed NOA of the Property for sale or ground lease for redevelopment; Authorize the Mayor or designee to issue an NOA.
VOTE: 3-0; Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Campillo-yea, Moreno-not present.
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Delmar Williams
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Item 105: Declare City-Owned Real Property within Mission Bay Park “Surplus Land” Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54220-54234.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no costs associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 2.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-39)
Resolution declaring certain parcels of City-owned real property located in Mission Bay Park in the City of San Diego surplus land under Government Code sections 54220 through 54234; 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 Vice Chair Elo-Rivera, second by Committee Member Campillo, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions and with the modification to include the condition to the NOA that includes the terms and conditions of the City's Project Labor Agreement apply to a sale or lease of the property.
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
Item 106: Settlement of David Catton v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2023-00038241-CU-EI-CTL, Claim No. 34667.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $420,000.00 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-4)
Resolution authorizing the settlement of David Catton v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2023-00038241-CU-EI-CTL, related to a code enforcement matter involving liability for an order to vacate a 22-unit residential apartment complex in South Park. Claim No. 34667.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Chance Colbert Hawkins, (619) 533-4856 Tuesday, July 29, 2025
City Attorney Contact: Chance Colbert Hawkins
Item 107: Appointment and Reappointment to the Mobility Board.
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-2026-15)
Resolution confirming the Mayor’s appointment of Dr. Lima Saft, for a term ending February 1, 2027, and reappointment of Dr. Steven Gelb, for a term ending February 1, 2026, to the Mobility Board.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
Item 108: Appointment to the Human Relations Commission.
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-2026-12)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Allison Ross to the Human Relations Commission for a term ending July 22, 2029.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
Item 109: Appointment to the Funds Commission.
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-2026-10)
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Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of David Harding to the Funds Commission for a term ending July 28, 2029.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
Item 110: Appointment to the Civil Service Commission.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no costs associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 4.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-11)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Joy Freeman to the Civil Service Commission for a term ending January 9, 2027.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
Item 111: Appointment to the Commission on Gang Prevention and Intervention.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 2.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-14)
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Adele Fasano to the Commission on Gang Prevention and Intervention for a term ending July 1, 2027.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
Item 112: Declaring a Continued State of Emergency Regarding Raw Sewage, Solid Waste, and Sediment Coming from Tijuana, Mexico.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Council District(s) Affected: N/A
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-408)
Declaring a Continued State of Emergency Regarding Raw Sewage, Solid Waste, and Sediment Coming from Tijuana, Mexico.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
City Attorney Contact: Noah J. Brazier
Item S500: Approval of Amendments to Four County of San Diego Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant Agreements and Authorization to Accept, Appropriate, and Expend Reallocated Grant Funds for the Safe Sleeping Program. (Added 7/23/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This item amends four County Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant agreements and authorizes the acceptance, appropriation, and expenditure of reallocated grant funds for the Safe Sleeping Program. The amendments reduce the grant amounts by a total of $958,178.46 across all four agreements. Upon the release of these funds, the $958,178.46 will be made available for a new Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant agreement for the Safe Sleeping Program.
Council District(s) Affected: 2, 3, 8.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-47)
Resolution determining that the acceptance, appropriation, and expenditure of grant funds and approval of the Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant Agreement with the County of San Diego for the Safe Sleeping Program at the 20th & B Operation Yard and O Lot in Balboa Park is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Title 14 California Code of Regulations section 15301.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-48)
Resolution approving the amendments to four Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant Agreements with the County of San Diego, approving the Capital Emergency Housing Solutions Grant Agreement with the County of San Diego for the Safe Sleeping Program, and authorizing the acceptance, appropriation, and expenditure of the reallocated grant funds for the Safe Sleeping Program.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Homelessness Strategies: Sarah Jarman, (619) 385-6963
City Attorney Contact: Jose A Garcia
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Item S501: Settlement of Kaid Marouf v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court No. 24CU004814C, Risk No. 33097. (Added 7/23/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $96,876.74 will be paid from Water Utility Operating Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 1.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-648)
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Kaid Marouf v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court No. 24CU004814C, related to damages sustained from flooding into his property located at 2465 Hidden Valley Road, La Jolla, on March 27, 2023. Claim No: 33097.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Catherine Turner, (619) 533-6486 Item S502: Authorization to Execute a Contract with NMS Management Inc. to Provide Janitorial Services at Public Utilities Department Facilities (RFP #No. 10090297-25-J). (Added 7/23/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The cost of this agreement is not-to-exceed $9,000,000 for a term of one year with four option years. The agreement will be funded by the Muni Sewer Revenue Fund, Metro Sewer Utility Fund, and Water Utility Operating Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-41)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an Agreement with NMS Management, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $9,000,000, to provide janitorial services at Public Utilities Department facilities.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on July 17, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member LaCava, second by Chair Elo-Rivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 2-0; Elo-Rivera-yea, LaCava-yea, Campbell-not present.
Public Utilities: Bill White, (619) 292-6309
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City Attorney Contact: Michael D. Johnston
Item S503: Second Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP in Connection with the Former Naval Training Center (NTC) Boat Channel. (Added 7/23/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The proposed Second Amendment to the Agreement with WSHB authorizes an additional $400,000 for a total amount not-to-exceed $850,000. The contract will be funded from the Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-656)
Resolution authorizing the Second Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP, to increase the total not-to-exceed amount to $850,000.00 from $450,000.00. The $400,000.00 increase is necessary to continue the work the Law Firm is currently performing on behalf of the City in Connection with the Former Naval Training Center (NTC) Boat Channel.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Benjamin P. Syz, (619) 236-6695 Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Item S504: Authorize the First Amendment to the Agreement with Bullet Concrete Pumping Inc. for the As Needed Concrete Pumping Services, CW2244385 (ITB 10090052-24-C). (Added 7/23/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The total not-to-exceed for the amendment is $1.2 million for pumping concrete. Of the $1.2 million, Transportation is estimated to use $315,812.50, Public Utilities $684,187.50, and Stormwater $200,000.00.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-20)
Resolution approving the first amendment to the agreement with Bullet Concrete Pumping, Inc. for additional as-needed concrete pumping services in an amount not-to-exceed $1,200,000.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on July 17, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member 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: Philip Lowrey, (619) 527-7653 City Attorney Contact: Cassandra Mougin
Item S505: Award Agreement #H2526610-M with Black & Veatch Corporation for the Purpose of Providing Construction Management Professional Services for the Pump Station 1 Improvements and Modernization Project. (Added 7/23/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This agreement is not-to-exceed $6,715,158, of which $1,643,862 for the first phase in Fiscal Year 2026, and $5,071,296 for all subsequent phases is available in PS 1 & 2 Improvements & Modernization. PS 1 Improvements & Modernization), Fund, Metro Sewer CIP.
Council District(s) Affected: 8.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-62)
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Resolution determining that authorization of Consultant Agreement No. #H2526610-M with Black & Veatch Corporation for the purpose of providing construction management services for the Pump Station 1 Improvements and Modernization project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under California Code of Regulations Section 15301 and Section 15302. (Rev. 7/25/25)
Subitem-B: (R-2026-22)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an Agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation, in an amount not-to-exceed $6,715,158, to provide construction management services related to the Pump Station 1 Improvements and Modernization project.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on July 17, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member 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: Elif Cetin, (619) 533-3794 City Attorney Contact: Michael D. Johnston
Item S507: Ratification of Contract Amendment for Contract Between the City of San Diego and PWGG LP dba Poway Weapons & Gear to Provide Range Access for the San Diego Police Department. (Added 7/23/25) Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The ratification of Amendment 1 increases the contract not-to-exceed amount to $3,000,000 cumulatively over a five-year period. Expenditure of the funds is contingent upon the adoption of the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the applicable fiscal year and sufficient funding being available in San Diego Police Department's budget each fiscal year. This contract is as needed; funds and available budget will be encumbered through the purchase requisition process.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-51)
Resolution ratifying an existing contract, pursuant to Performance Audit of the City’s Contract Management Process (Report 25-02) and San Diego Municipal Code section 22.3018(c), with PWGG LP dba Poway Weapons & Gear in the amount of $3,000,000. This contract was previously amended to increase the not-to-exceed by more than $200,000 and Council ratification of that prior amendment is being requested.
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Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on July 16, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Moreno, second by Committee Member EloRivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Foster III-yea, Lee-yea, Moreno-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea.
Purchasing & Contracting: Claudia C. Abarca, (619) 236-5921 City Attorney Contact: Mark Imada
Item S508: Authorize the Use of City Forces for Various CIP Projects. (Added 7/23/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action will authorize the Mayor or his designee to use City Forces to complete four CIP projects and expend Capital Improvement Program budget in an amount not-to-exceed $18,815,000.00 for City Forces Work related expenses.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-56)
Resolution determining that the approval of the use of City forces to complete FY25 and FY26 Mill and Pave projects are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15302 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-57)
Resolution authorizing the use of City forces for various CIP projects in an amount not-to-exceed $18,000,000 and ratifying use of City forces for installations of new sidewalks in an amount not-to-exceed $815,000.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on July 17, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Whitburn, second by Committee Member von Wilpert, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, Foster III-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Transportation Department: Philip Lowrey, (619) 527-7653 City Attorney Contact: Dominic Guglielmo
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Item S512: First Amendment to the Agreement Between the City of San Diego and Invicta CA Corp dba Allstate Security to Provide Citywide Security Guard Services. (Added 7/24/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This First Amendment to the Agreement with Allstate increases the not-toexceed amount of the Agreement by $18,500,000, bringing the total not-toexceed value to $21,500,000.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-54)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with Invicta CA Corp dba Allstate Security for additional security services in an amount not-to-exceed $21,500,000, in connection with the City-wide need for security.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on July 16, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Moreno, second by Committee Member EloRivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Foster III-yea, Lee-yea, Moreno-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea.
Purchasing & Contracting: Claudia C. Abarca, (619) 236-5921 City Attorney Contact: Mark Imada
Item S513: Amendments to the Legal Services Agreements:
1. First Amendment to Agreement with Lozano Smith to Provide Continued Legal Services as Panel Outside Counsel;
2. Fourth Amendment to Agreement with Buchalter APC to Provide Continued Legal Services as Outside Counsel;
3. Fourth Amendment to Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley to Provide Continued Legal Services as Panel Outside Counsel;
4. Fifth Amendment to Agreement with Meyers Nave Riback Silver & Wilson to Provide Continued Legal Services as Panel Outside Counsel; and
5. First Amendment to Agreement to with Devaney Pate & Morris, LLP to Provide Continued Legal Services as Panel Outside Counsel. (Added 7/25/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Please see the Fiscal Considerations in the Staff Report.
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Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-33)
Resolution authorizing the amendment with Buchalter, APC increasing the total amount not-to-exceed by $500,000.00 to $2,500,000.00.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-34)
Resolution authorizing the amendment with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley to increase by an additional amount of $250,000.00, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000.00.
Subitem-C: (R-2026-50)
Resolution authorizing the amendment with Devaney Pate Morris & Cameron to increase by an additional amount of $250,000.00, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000.00.
Subitem-D: (R-2026-38)
Resolution authorizing the amendment with Lozano Smith increasing the total not-to-exceed amount by $500,000.00 to $1,000,000.00.
Subitem-E: (R-2026-58)
Resolution authorizing the amendment with Meyers Nave Riback Silver & Wilson to increase the not-to-exceed amount from $1,200,000.00 to $2,800,000.00.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Jim S. McNeill, (619) 533-5860 Item S514: Authorization to Enter into an As-Needed Citywide Cooperative Agreement with Waxie’s Enterprises, LLC and its Affiliates BradyPlus; and Amend Agreements with W.W. Grainger, Inc. and White Cap, L.P., for Various Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Related Items. (Added 7/25/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action seeks cumulative expenditure authority not-to-exceed a total amount for all three (3) agreements of $41,000,000 over the terms of the agreements. Expenditure of funds is contingent upon sufficient funding being available in each participating City department's budget each fiscal year. This contract is as needed; funds and available budget will be encumbered through the purchase requisition process.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
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Subitem-A: (R-2026-52 Cor. Copy)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with White Cap, L.P. for additional safety supplies in an amount not-to-exceed $13,300,000, in connection with the Citywide need. (Rev. 7/25/25) Subitem-B: (R-2026-53)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with W.W. Grainger. Inc. for additional tools and related goods in an amount not-to-exceed $18,700,000 in connection with the City-wide need.
Subitem-C: (R-2026-19)
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an Agreement with Waxie’s Enterprises, LLC and its affiliates BradyPlus, in an amount not-toexceed $9,000,000, to provide janitorial supplies, in connection with the Citywide need.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on July 16, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Moreno, second by Committee Member EloRivera, to recommend Council Approval of staff's proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Foster III-yea, Lee-yea, Moreno-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea.
Purchasing & Contracting: Claudia C. Abarca, (619) 236-5921 City Attorney Contact: Mark Imada
Item S515: Authorize Second Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with the Law Offices of Dorn G. Bishop, APC in Connection with the Former Naval Training Center Boat Channel. (Added 7/25/25)
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The proposed amount of $150,000, increases the not-to-exceed amount from $350,000 to $500,000. Funds expended under this agreement will be paid from the Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-452)
Resolution authorizing the Second Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with the Law Offices of Dorn G. Bishop, APC, increasing the total not-to-exceed Tuesday, July 29, 2025
amount from $350,000.00 to $500,000.00. The increase of $150,000.00 is necessary to continue work the Law Firm is currently performing on behalf of the City, related to the contamination at the Naval Training Center (NTC) Boat Channel.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Ben Syz, (619) 236-6695
Item S516: Resolution Excusing Councilmember Foster from February 11, June 2, and June 3, 2025 City Council Meetings. (Added 7/25/25) Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-44)
Resolution Excusing Councilmember Foster from Certain City Council Meetings.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken:
Council District 4: Daniel Horton, (619) 236-7015
City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
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Item 330: Biennial Update of the City Debt Policy.
This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no cost associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-7)
Resolution adopting certain revisions to update the City's Debt Policy.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on July 16, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Moreno, second by Committee Member EloRivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions, with the following additional language to be added after the first sentence in the Overview Section: “The Policy will be reviewed biennially by the Department of Finance (DOF) and any material changes to the Policy will be brought forward for City Council consideration and approval if changes are necessary. In the event there are no material changes to the policy, the Department of Finance shall provide the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee with an informational overview of the current policy and a summary of the city’s outstanding debt. Further, in the event there are any deviations or exceptions DISCUSSION, RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED:
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from the Policy when a certain bond issue is structured, those exceptions will be discussed in the staff reports when the bond issue is docketed for City Council’s consideration.”
VOTE: 4-0; Foster III-yea, Lee-yea, Moreno-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea.
Debt Management: Richard Eyre, (619) 236-6899
City Attorney Contact: Bret A. Bartolotta
Item 331: A Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego Adopting a Finding Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5386(B)(3) that Existing Permitting Requirements Apply to All Water-Based Instructional Activities and Are Necessary to Address City Liability. (Rev. 7/24/25) This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no cost associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-35)
Resolution adopting a finding and certain necessary requirements under California Public Resources Code section 5386(b)(3) related to a visit to a local park or beach by an "eligible entity" providing "interpretive services," as those terms are defined in Public Resources Code section 5385, that also include water-based instructional activity.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Parks & Recreation: Karen Dennison, (619) 235-1188
City Attorney Contact: Catherine Morrison
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Item 332: Request Approval of the Ground Lease Disposition Agreement Between the City of San Diego and 101 ASH VENTURE LP, a Limited Partnership to be Controlled by MRK Partners, Inc. and MKAFF Housing, LLC for the City-Owned Property Located at 101 Ash Street, San Diego.
This item will be considered in the afternoon session which is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no expenditures associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-30)
Resolution determining that approval of the Ground Lease Disposition Agreement for the City's long-term lease of the City-owned real property located at 101 Ash Street for adaptive reuse of the property into a mixed-use affordable housing project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Guidelines section 15332.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-31)
Resolution approving the Ground Lease Disposition Agreement for the City's long-term lease of the City-owned real property located at 101 Ash Street for adaptive reuse of the property into a mixed-use affordable housing project and making related findings.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Land Use and Housing Committee meeting on July 2, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Lee, second by Committee Member Campillo, 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
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Tuesday, July 29, 2025
HOW TO SPEAK TO A PARTICULAR ITEM OR DURING NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT:
Members of the public shall be given the opportunity to address the Council. The Council President may reduce the amount of time available to each speaker to appropriately manage the meeting and ensure the Council has time to consider all the agenda items. A member of the public may only provide one comment per agenda item.
Pursuant to the Levine Act (Gov’t Code Section 84308), any party to a permit, license, contract (other than competitively bid, labor or personal employment contracts) or other entitlement before the Council is required to disclose on the record any contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $500 made by the party or the party’s agents within the preceding 12 months to any Council Member.
Participants and agents are requested to make this disclosure as well. The disclosure must include the name of the party or participant and any other person making the contribution, the name of the recipient, the amount of the contribution, and the date the contribution was made.
In-Person Comment on Agenda Items. Each speaker must file a written request (speaker slip) with the City Clerk at the meeting at which the speaker wishes to speak indicating which item they wish to speak on. Speaker slips may not be turned in prior to the day of the meeting or after completion of inperson testimony. In person testimony will conclude before virtual testimony begins.
Each person who wishes to address the Council shall approach the podium and state who they are representing if they represent an organization or another person.
For meeting management during the Proclamation, and Consent portions of the agenda, speakers will have one (1) minute per item and up to a maximum of three (3) minutes if there are three (3) or more items in that portion of the agenda.
For discussion and information items each speaker may speak up to three minutes, subject to the Council President’s determination of the time available for meeting management purposes, in addition to any time ceded by other members of the public who are present at the meeting and have submitted a speaker slip ceding them time. These speaker slips should be submitted together at one time to the City Clerk. The Council President may also limit organized group presentations to 10 minutes or less.
Virtual Public Comment on Agenda Items. Members of the public may participate virtually (by telephone or internet streaming) as indicated below. Speakers who wish to provide virtual public comment must enter the virtual queue by raising their virtual hands before the queue closes. The queue will close when the last virtual speaker finishes speaking or five minutes after in-person testimony ends, whichever happens first.
For meeting management during the Proclamation and Consent portions of the agenda, speakers will have one (1) minute per item and up to a maximum of three (3) minutes if there are three (3) or more items in that portion of the agenda.
For discussion and information items each speaker may speak up to three minutes, subject to the Council President’s determination of the time available for meeting management purposes. Speakers participating virtually may not allocate their time to other speakers and may not share video or visual aids (i.e. pdf, ppt, docs) during their comment period.
Quasi-Judicial Items. Immediately following the City's presentation on the item, the Applicant (and/or the Appellant in the case of an appeal) will be allowed up to 10 minutes for an organized presentation.
Longer than 10 minutes will only be granted if the City's presentation exceeds 10 minutes. No written request (speaker slip) need be filed with the Clerk for either the applicant or appellant for those presentations, instead please contact the City Clerk at [email protected] or 619-533-4000, before noon the Friday before the item is to be heard to ensure proper meeting management. Upon the conclusion of those presentations, the Council President will then open the item for Public Comment which will be managed by the City Clerk and the Council President as described under In-Person Comment on Agenda Items and Virtual Public Comment on Agenda Items.
Non-Agenda Public Comment. Every agenda for a regular Council meeting shall provide a period on the agenda for members of the public to address the Council on items of interest to the public that are Tuesday, July 29, 2025
not on the agenda but are within the jurisdiction of the Council. Non-Agenda Public Comment shall be subject to the exercise of the Council President’s discretion for a given agenda.
In order to ensure that the Council has time to consider all agenda items, Non-Agenda Public Comment on particular issues and for each individual speaker will be as follows:
Each speaker will be limited to two minutes. Speakers may not allocate their time to other speakers. If there are eight or more speakers on a single issue, the maximum time for the issue will be 16 minutes.
The order of speaking generally will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis, however, priority may be given to speakers who have not addressed the legislative body during Non-Agenda Public Comment at the last regularly scheduled Council meeting. A member of the public may only provide one non-agenda comment per agenda.
In-Person Non-Agenda Public Comment. Each speaker who wishes to address the Council must file a written request (speaker slip) with the City Clerk at the meeting at which the speaker wishes to speak.
Speaker slips may not be turned in prior to the meeting date or after completion of in-person testimony.
In-person testimony shall conclude before virtual testimony begins.
Each person who wishes to address the Council shall approach the podium and state who they are representing if representing an organization or another person.
Virtual Non-Agenda Public Comment. Speakers who wish to provide virtual Non-Agenda Public Comment must enter the virtual queue by raising their virtual hands before the queue closes. The queue will close when the last virtual speaker finishes speaking or five minutes after in-person testimony ends, whichever happens first. Those participating virtually may not share video or visual aids (i.e. pdf, ppt, docs) during their non-agenda comment period.
Please note: On Tuesdays, Non-Agenda Public Comment is taken during the 10am session, but some Non-Agenda Public Comment may be trailed, at the Council President’s discretion for meeting management purposes.
Comment on Agenda Items, Non-Agenda Public Comment, and Closed Session Public Comment may also be submitted using the webform indicating the comment type and item number (if relevant) for which you wish to submit your comment. Comments received by 8:00 AM the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and posted online with the meeting materials. All webform comments are limited to 500 words but may include attachments. Comments received after 8:00 AM the day of the meeting but before the item is called will be submitted into the written record for the relevant item.
Audio/Visual Materials. Any audio or visual media should be submitted 24 hours before the meeting to [email protected]. Universal Serial Bus (USB) or other peripheral devices will not be accepted at any meeting.
Written Materials. Instead of submitting written materials as an attachment to the webform you may submit via U.S. Mail to the City Clerk’s attention at 202 C Street, MS2A San Diego, CA 92101. Materials submitted via U.S. Mail must be received no later than one business day prior to the meeting to be distributed to the City Council. Comments received via U.S. Mail on the day of the meeting will be submitted into the written record for the relevant item.
The public may view the meetings on public television (within the City of San Diego only) on City TV Channel 24 for Cox Communications and Spectrum or Channel 99 for AT&T U-Verse, or view the meetings online (link is external)