THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2025
AT 10:00 AM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
Table of Contents
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING..........................................................................................5 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING...................................................................................5 ROLL CALL ..........................................................................................................................5 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................................6 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT .........................................................................................6
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ..........................................................................................................................................9 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS .........................................................................................10 Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes .................................................................................10 Item 30: Purple Heart Day.................................................................................................11 Item 31: San Diego Taiwan Festival Day.............................................................................11 Item 32: Coats' Disease Awareness Day .............................................................................12 Item 33: PandaNme Day ...................................................................................................12 Item 34: Dr. Joseph Caperna Day ......................................................................................13 Item 35: World Ranger Day...............................................................................................13 Item 36: Cheryl Willis Day .................................................................................................14 Item 50: Update the Composition of the Disclosure Practices Working Group ........................14 Item 51: Approval of an Amendment to a Sole Source Contract with Accela, Inc. for CloudBased Permit System Hosting and Maintenance, Extending the Contract for up to Three Additional Year ..................................................................................................................15 Minutes of Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Page 2
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Item 52: Authorization of Second Amendment to Contract for External Audit Services with Macias Gini and O’Connell LLP to Extend the Term ...............................................................17 Item 53: Ordinance to Designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones ...............................................18 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 ...............................................................19 Item 100: Contract with IPS Group, Inc for Parking Meters and Related Services...................20 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......21 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.............................22 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..................24 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................................25 Item 105: Declare City-Owned Real Property within Mission Bay Park “Surplus Land” Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54220-54234 ..........................................................26 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.......................................................................27 Item 107: Appointment and Reappointment to the Mobility Board ........................................28 Item 108: Appointment to the Human Relations Commission ...............................................29 Item 109: Appointment to the Funds Commission ...............................................................30 Item 110: Appointment to the Civil Service Commission.......................................................31 Item 111: Appointment to the Commission on Gang Prevention and Intervention..................31 Item 112: Declaring a Continued State of Emergency Regarding Raw Sewage, Solid Waste, and Sediment Coming from Tijuana, Mexico...............................................................................32 Item 330: Biennial Update of the City Debt Policy................................................................33 Minutes of Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Page 3
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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 .....................34 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................................................................................................................................35 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..........................................................................37 Item S501: Settlement of Kaid Marouf v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court No. 24CU004814C, Risk No. 33097............................................................................................38 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) .............39 Item S503: Second Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP for the Former Naval Training Center (NTC) Boat Channel..................................40 Item S504: Authorize the First Amendment with Bullet Concrete Pumping Inc. for the As Needed Concrete Pumping Services, CW2244385 (ITB 10090052-24-C).................................41 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 ............................................................................42 Item S506: Authorize the Execution of the First Amendment to the 2020 Permit to Access and Stage with Martin Marietta San Diego Aggregates, LLC. ........................................................43 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.......................................................................................................................44 Item S508: Authorize the Use of City Forces for Various CIP Projects....................................45 Item S509: Afghanistan 106th Independence Day...............................................................47 Item S510: Request Extension to Contract K-19-1789-DBB-3 with Teichert Energy & Utilities Group, Inc. for Block 4Y Utility Undergrounding Project ........................................................47 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...............48 Minutes of Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Page 4
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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 ..................................50 Item S513: Amendments to the Legal Services Agreements:................................................51 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....................................................................................................................52 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.............................................................................................................................54 Item S516: Resolution Excusing Councilmember Foster from February 11, June 2, and June 3, 2025 City Council Meetings.................................................................................................55 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................56 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................57 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 5
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CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President LaCava at 10:07 a.m. Councilmember Elo-Rivera arrived to the meeting at 10:37 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 1:57 p.m. for the noon recess to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President LaCava at 2:35 p.m. with Councilmember Moreno not present. Council President LaCava recessed the meeting at 4:51 p.m. for the purpose of a break. Council President LaCava reconvened the meeting at 5:01 p.m. with Councilmember Moreno not present. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 7:54 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 (Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(f), participated remotely for just cause due to contagious illness with no individuals 18 years of age or older present in the room.)
CD-6 Council President Pro Tem Kent Lee
CD-7 Councilmember Raul A. Campillo
CD-9 Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera
ABSENT:
CD-8 Councilmember Vivian Moreno
DEPUTY CITY CLERK:
Berry (km)
ROLL CALL
(1) Council President LaCava-present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-present
(3) Councilmember Whitburn-present
(4) Councilmember Foster-present
(5) Councilmember von Wilpert-present
(6) Council President Pro Tem Lee-present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-present
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(8) Councilmember Moreno-not present
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-not present
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Council President Pro Tem Lee.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council President Pro Tem Lee.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Paul Krueger commented on Balboa Park parking.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:43 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
Geoff Hueter commented on SB 79.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:45 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:
Clifford Weiler commented on having a great break.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:47 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4:
Blair Beekman commented on tech accountability.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:48 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-5:
Joy Sunyata commented on Artificial Intelligence.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:50 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6:
Purita A. Javier commented on ceramics home business toxicity in residential zone.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:52 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7:
Cesar B. Javier commented on ceramics home business toxicity in residential zone.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:53 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Kathleen Lippitt commented on shut down of hookah lounge.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:30 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
Mary Davis commented on four-year anniversary of August 26th terrorist attack.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:32 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):
Lori Saldaña commented on Brown Act.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:33 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11 (virtual):
The OriginalDra commented on safety.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:35 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-12 (virtual):
Peggy Walker commented on drug safety.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:38 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-13 (virtual):
John Stump commented on Council vacation.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:39 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-14 (virtual):
Bob Kuczewski commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:41 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-15 (virtual):
Ernie Casco commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:43 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-16 (virtual):
Francine Maxwell commented on town hall meetings and state of the City.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:45 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-17 (virtual):
Marco Espinosa commented on picking your creditor.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:48 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-18 (virtual):
Megan Stuart commented on marijuana use in pregnant women.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:49 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT COUNCIL COMMENT-1:
Council President LaCava commented on working with EDD to place the continuance item on the early September agenda. He also reminded everyone that nominations for vacant seats on the Commission on Police Practices close on Friday, August 1 at 5:00 p.m., and encouraged nominations or self-nominations for the At-Large, Low/Moderate Income, Youth, and Districts 5, 7, and 8 seats.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:41 PM
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for June 3, 2025.
Subitem-B: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for June 9, 2025.
Subitem-C: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for June 9, 2025, Special.
Subitem-D: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for June 10, 2025 Special.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
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CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO APPROVE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item 30: Purple Heart Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE, COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL, AND COUNCILMEMBER FOSTER III'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming August 7, 2025, to be “Purple Heart Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:13 AM
MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO APPROVE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 31: San Diego Taiwan Festival Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming August 16, 2025, to be “San Diego Taiwan Festival Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:13 AM
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MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO APPROVE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 32: Coats' Disease Awareness Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming August 17, 2025, to be “Coats’ Disease Awareness Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:13 AM
MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO APPROVE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 33: PandaNme Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming August 8, 2025, to be “PandaNme Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:13 AM
MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO APPROVE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
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Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 34: Dr. Joseph Caperna Day.
COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming July 29, 2025, to be “Dr. Joseph Caperna Day” in the City of San Diego COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:13 AM
MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO APPROVE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 35: World Ranger Day.
COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO
APPROVED
Proclaiming July 31, 2025, to be “World Ranger Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:13 AM
MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO APPROVE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
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Item 36: Cheryl Willis Day.
COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming August 1, 2025, to be “Cheryl Willis Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:13 AM
MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO APPROVE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 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) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 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.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campillo, second by Committee Member Elo-Rivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
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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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO INTRODUCE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 51: Approval of an Amendment to a Sole Source Contract with Accela, Inc. for CloudBased Permit System Hosting and Maintenance, Extending the Contract for up to Three Additional 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) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21990 (New Series)
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.
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Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on June 18, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Moreno, second by Council President Pro Tem Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Foster III-yea, Lee-yea, Moreno-yea, Elo-Rivera-not present.
Development Services: JC Thomas, (619) 236-6552
City Attorney Contact: Noah Brazier
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 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) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21991 (New Series) 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.
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Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Audit Committee meeting on June 11, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Whitburn, second by Chair Moreno, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Moreno-yea, Whitburn-yea, Halpern-yea, Tabshouri-yea, Maffia-not present.
Office of the City Auditor: Andy Hanau, (619) 533-3108
City Attorney Contact: Hilda R. Mendoza
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 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) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21992 (New Series)
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.
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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) 980-8132
City Attorney Contact: Erin D. Kilcoyne
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 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) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21993 (New Series)
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.
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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 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: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 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 five (5) year period is $10,122,550.
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.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-29) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316370
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.
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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 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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316371
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 as-needed pipes, couplings, valves and miscellaneous related components for wastewater and water projects.
Committee Actions Taken:
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 20 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316372
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 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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316373
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 21 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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 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: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316374
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 22 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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:
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 Elo-Rivera, 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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 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.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 23 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-21) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316375
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 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.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 24 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-39) CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 2025
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:46 AM
MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO CONTINUE TO SEPTEMBER 2025, FOR FURTHER REVIEW.
Second by Stephen Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: Joe LaCava;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
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:
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 25 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
(R-2026-4) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316376
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 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316377
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 26 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316378
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 109: Appointment to the Funds Commission.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 27 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-10) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316379
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316380
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
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 28 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316381
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 29 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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 Council District(s) Affected: N/A
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-408) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316382
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 330: Biennial Update of the City Debt Policy.
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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316405
Resolution adopting certain revisions to update the City's Debt Policy.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 30 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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 Elo-Rivera, 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 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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:37 PM
MOTION BY HENRY L. FOSTER III TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 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.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no cost associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 31 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
(R-2026-35) CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 2025
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:27 PM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO CONTINUE TO SEPTEMBER 2025, FOR FURTHER REVIEW. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: Marni von Wilpert;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
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.
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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316406
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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316407
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 32 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:06 PM
Public testimony by Jesse Garcia, Doug Hicks, Clifford Weiler, Mary Davis, Richard Bailey, Cesar Javier, Maria Severson, Michael Aguirre, Paul Krueger, Joy Sunyata, Blair Beekman, AJ Estrada, Shane Harris, Ian Grooms, John Stump, TheOriginalDra, Lori Saldaña, Larry, Francine Maxwell, and Bob Kuczewski.
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 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.
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.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 33 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Council District(s) Affected: 2, 3, 8.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-47) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316383
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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316384
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item S501: Settlement of Kaid Marouf v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court No. 24CU004814C, Risk No. 33097.
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.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 34 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Proposed Actions:
(R-2025-648) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316385
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 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item S502: Authorization to Execute a Contract with NMS Management Inc. to Provide Janitorial Services at Public Utilities Department Facilities (RFP #No. 10090297-25-J).
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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316386
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:
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 35 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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
City Attorney Contact: Michael D. Johnston
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 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.
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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316387
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 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 36 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:31 PM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: Marni von Wilpert;
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
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).
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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316388
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 37 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 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.
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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316389
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.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-22) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316390
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.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 38 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item S506: Authorize the Execution of the First Amendment to the 2020 Permit to Access and Stage with Martin Marietta San Diego Aggregates, LLC.
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) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 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.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 39 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Stormwater Department: Ashton Reynolds, (805) 231-4036
City Attorney Contact: William Smith
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 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.
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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316391
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.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on July 16, 2025.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 40 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Moreno, second by Committee Member Elo-Rivera, 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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item S508: Authorize the Use of City Forces for Various CIP Projects.
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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316392
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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316393
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 notto-exceed $815,000.
Committee Actions Taken:
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 41 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
NOTE: The following Proclamation was NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item S509: Afghanistan 106th Independence Day.
COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT, COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO, AND COUNCILMEMBER ELORIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming August 19, 2025, to be “Afghanistan 106th Independence Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:13 AM
MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO APPROVE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 42 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Item S510: Request Extension to Contract K-19-1789-DBB-3 with Teichert Energy & Utilities Group, Inc. for Block 4Y Utility Undergrounding Project.
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:
(O-2026-8) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 43 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This Eighth amendment to the agreement with Herc Rentals increases the not-to-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) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 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 heavyduty 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.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Moreno, second by Committee Member Elo-Rivera, 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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 44 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
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.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This First Amendment to the Agreement with Allstate increases the not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement by $18,500,000, bringing the total not-to-exceed value to $21,500,000.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-54) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316394
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 Elo-Rivera, 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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: Marni von Wilpert;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 45 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Please see the Fiscal Considerations in the Staff Report.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-33 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316395 Resolution authorizing the amendment with Buchalter, APC increasing the total amount not-toexceed by $500,000.00 to $2,500,000.00.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-34) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316396
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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316397
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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316398
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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316399
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.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 46 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Jim S. McNeill, (619) 533-5860 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: Marni von Wilpert;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
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.
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:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-52 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316400 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 City-wide need.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-53) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316401
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-toexceed $18,700,000 in connection with the City-wide need.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 47 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Subitem-C: (R-2026-19) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316402
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-to-exceed $9,000,000, to provide janitorial supplies, in connection with the City-wide 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 Elo-Rivera, 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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 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.
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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316403
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 48 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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 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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:31 PM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: Marni von Wilpert;
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item S516: Resolution Excusing Councilmember Foster from February 11, June 2, and June 3, 2025 City Council Meetings.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-44) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316404
Resolution Excusing Councilmember Foster from Certain City Council Meetings.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 4: Daniel Horton, (619) 236-7015
City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 49 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 7:54 p.m. in honor of the memory of:
Maggie Brown as requested by Council President LaCava.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 7:51 PM