THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025
AT 10:00 AM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
Table of Contents
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING..........................................................................................4 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING...................................................................................4 ROLL CALL ..........................................................................................................................4 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................................5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE......................................................................................................5 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT .........................................................................................5
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ..........................................................................................................................................9 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS .........................................................................................10 Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes .................................................................................10 Item 30: Transgender History Month..................................................................................11 Item 31: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month .....................................................................12 Item 32: Kathy Coleman Day.............................................................................................12 Item 33: Tersilla Panont Flumian Day.................................................................................13 Item 34: 25th Anniversary of the San Ysidro Women’s Club Scholarship Day..........................13 Item 35: College-Rolando Branch Library 70th Anniversary Day.............................................14 Item 50: Approval of an Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor, or Designee, to Execute the First Amendment to the As-Needed Cooperative Procurement Contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for Radio System Infrastructure Network Equipment and Support Services.............................14 Minutes of Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Page 2
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Item 51: Authorization to Enter Into and Sign a Contract with CivicPlus, LLC for a Public Records Request Management Solution for the City of San Diego ..........................................16 Item 52: CMA-CIP (E&CP-41395) Award a Consultant Agreement, #H2226034 to Kleinfelder Construction Services (KCS), for the Purpose of Providing Construction Management and Environmental Services for the El Camino Real Bridge & Road Widening Project .....................17 Item 53: Establishment of a Parking Meter Zone at Balboa Park ...........................................18 Item 54: Eighth Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement Contract between the City of San Diego and Herc Rentals, Inc. for Equipment and Related Products and Services .....................19 Item 55: Request Extension to Contract K-19-1789-DBB-3 with Teichert Energy & Utilities Group, Inc. for Block 4Y Utility Undergrounding Project ........................................................20 Item 56: Authorize the Execution of the First Amendment to the 2020 Permit to Access and Stage with Martin Marietta San Diego Aggregates, LLC .........................................................21 Item 57: Update the Composition of the Disclosure Practices Working Group ........................22 Item 60: Approval of the Joint Use Agreements between the City and San Diego Unified School District for Cadman Elementary, Carson Elementary, Holmes Elementary, Joyner Elementary, Montgomery Middle, and Pacific Beach Elementary Schools...................................................24 Item 100: Approval of a Resolution to Authorize the City of San Diego (City) to Execute Contracts between the City of San Diego and Ten (10) Vendors to Provide SAP As-Needed Consulting Services ............................................................................................................25 Item 101: Contract Extension with American Medical Response............................................26 Item 102: Authorizing Examination of Sales and Use Tax Records ........................................27 Item 103: Settlement of Marcus Evans v. City of San Diego, United States District Court Case No. 25-cv-1094 BJC MMP, Claim No. 38783 .........................................................................28 Item 104: Settlement of Miguel Perez and Almira Vasquez-Mekhael v. City of San Diego, et al., San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2023-00045606-CU-PA-CTL, Claim No. 33061 .....................29 Item 105: Settlements with Three City of San Diego Employees for Unpaid Add-On Pay Under Article 21(D) of the MEA MOU.............................................................................................30 Item 106: Reappointments to the Accessibility Advisory Board .............................................31 Item 107: Appointment and Reappointments to the Consolidated Plan Advisory Board .............. ........................................................................................................................................32 Item 108: Appointment and Reappointments to the Privacy Advisory Board ..........................33 Minutes of Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Page 3
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Item 109: Honorary Street Name: Willie Morrow on Tooley Street between Winnett Street and Oriole Street Pursuant to San Diego Municipal Code Section 125.1 130 and Council Policy 200-
10.....................................................................................................................................34 Item 330: Authorization for the Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego Lease Revenue and Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025A and Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025B (Ballpark Refunding) Preliminary Official Statements.............................................................35 Item 331: Coastal Resilience Master Plan and Programmatic Environmental Impact Report ....36 Item S500: San Diego Blood Bank 75th Anniversary Day.......................................................37 Item S501: National Preparedness Month ...........................................................................38 Item S502: Climate Action Campaign's 10th Anniversary Day ................................................38 Item S503: Resolution Approving San Diego – Marseille Sister City Application ......................39 Item S504: California’s 175th Year of Statehood Day............................................................40 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................41 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................41 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 4
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CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President LaCava at 10:04 a.m. Council President Pro Tem Lee arrived to the meeting at 10:24 a.m. Councilmember Campbell left the meeting at 12:11 p.m. Councilmember Moreno left the meeting at 12:30 p.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 12:46 p.m. for the noon recess to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President LaCava at 2:09 p.m. with Councilmember Foster, Councilmember von Wilpert, and Councilmember Moreno not present. Councilmember Moreno arrived to the meeting at 2:13 p.m. Councilmember Foster arrived to the meeting at 2:20 p.m. Council President LaCava recessed the meeting at 3:22 p.m. to convene the Public Facilities Financing Authority meeting. Council President LaCava reconvened the regular meeting at 3:32 p.m. with Councilmember von Wilpert not present. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 3:54 p.m.
ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING
PRESENT:
CD-1 Council President Joe LaCava
CD-2 Councilmember Jennifer Campbell
CD-3 Councilmember Stephen Whitburn
CD-4 Councilmember Henry L. Foster III
CD-6 Council President Pro Tem Kent Lee
CD-7 Councilmember Raul A. Campillo
CD-8 Councilmember Vivian Moreno
CD-9 Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera
ABSENT:
CD-5 Councilmember Marni von Wilpert
CITY CLERK:
Fuentes (cp)
ROLL CALL
(1) Council President LaCava-present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-present
(3) Councilmember Whitburn-present
(4) Councilmember Foster-present
(5) Councilmember von Wilpert-not present
(6) Council President Pro Tem Lee-not present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-present
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(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-present
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Councilmember Campillo.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Campillo.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Bruce Robertson commented on City budget.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:08 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
Joy Sunyata commented on project vouchers.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:10 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:
Paul Krueger commented on Balboa Park parking lots.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:12 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4:
Liat Cohen-Reeis commented on September 7th event – lack of San Diego Police Department presence.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:14 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-5:
Bonnie Kane commented on September 7th event – lack of San Diego Police Department.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:17 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6:
Pastor John Sorrentino commented on September 7th event – lack of San Diego Police Department.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:19 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7:
Shelly DeLeon commented on September 7th event – lack of San Diego Police Department.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:21 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8:
Tamara Litke commented on September 7th event – lack of San Diego Police Department.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:23 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9:
Stephanie Nisan commented on September 7th event – lack of San Diego Police Department.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:26 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10:
Yossi Tiefenbrun commented on September 7th event – lack of San Diego Police Department.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:28 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11 (virtual):
John Stump commented on who gets an exemption from registering as a lobbyist.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:32 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-12 (virtual):
Madison commented on normalization of cannabis use.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:34 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-13 (virtual):
Andrea Ebbing commented on Bermuda Triangle of injustice.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:36 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-14 (virtual):
Peggy Walker commented on National Recovery Month; and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:38 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-15 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on technology.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:40 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-16 (virtual):
Unknown caller commented on Supreme Court decision yesterday.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:43 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-17 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on Suicide Prevention Month; and Every Brain Matters group.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:45 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-18 (virtual):
Bob Kuczewski commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:47 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-19 (virtual):
Judi Strang commented on illegal to host drinking and marijuana parties for those under 21.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:49 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT COUNCIL COMMENT-1:
Councilmember Campillo addressed the Supreme Court ruling which betrayed the Constitution’s most basic promise that every person is judged by their actions not their appearance. He stated that the Trump Administration has allowed Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Federal agents to enforce immigration laws by approving and legalizing profiling. Councilmember Campillo touched upon multiple factors which included: the 4th Amendment, suspicion, discrimination, stereotypes, burden of proof, funds affiliated to detaining immigrants, and common sense. He expressed that the Government has instilled fear in many neighborhoods.
Councilmember Campillo avowed that no group of Americans should have to live that way and affirmed this is not liberty.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:31 PM
COUNCIL COMMENT-2:
Councilmember Elo-Rivera thanked Councilmember Campillo for his comments. He noted the Supreme Court yesterday legalized racial profiling and racism. Councilmember Elo-Rivera commented on Trump's dream for dictatorship, Supreme Court abandoning responsibilities, and Congress' disinterest. He expressed disappointment and frustration.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:43 PM
COUNCIL COMMENT-3:
Councilmember Whitburn commended Councilmember Campillo for the way he articulated his comments. He mentioned when you consider the alarming impacts that the ruling has and what Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 9
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it could portend. Councilmember Whitburn stated it is frightening what is going on in our Country and we will all need to work together to correct the course.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:44 PM
COUNCIL COMMENT-4:
Council President LaCava commended Councilmember Campillo for a very detailed response. He expressed this is a military take over against the citizens and residents of this Country. Council President LaCava stated that this kind of activity by this President is a dark vision.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:45 PM
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for June 16, 2025.
Subitem-B: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for June 17, 2025.
Subitem-C: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for June 23, 2025.
Subitem-D: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for June 24, 2025.
Subitem-E: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for June 30, 2025.
Subitem-F: APPROVED
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Approval of Council Minutes for July 1, 2025.
Subitem-G: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for July 7, 2025 Adj.
Subitem-H: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for July 8, 2025 Adj.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO APPROVE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item 30: Transgender History Month.
MAYOR GLORIA, COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL, COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN, AND COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming the month of August 2025 to be “Transgender History Month” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
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Item 31: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming the month of September 2025 to be “Childhood Cancer Awareness Month” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 32: Kathy Coleman Day.
COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming September 16, 2025, to be “Kathy Coleman Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 33: Tersilla Panont Flumian Day.
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COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming September 3, 2025, to be “Tersilla Panont Flumian Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 34: 25th Anniversary of the San Ysidro Women’s Club Scholarship Day.
COUNCILMEMBER MORENO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming September 7, 2025, to be the “25th Anniversary of the San Ysidro Women’s Club Scholarship Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 35: College-Rolando Branch Library 70th Anniversary Day.
COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
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Proclaiming September 13, 2025, to be “College-Rolando Branch Library 70th Anniversary Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 50: Approval of an Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor, or Designee, to Execute the First Amendment to the As-Needed Cooperative Procurement Contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for Radio System Infrastructure Network Equipment and Support Services.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action requests authorization for the Mayor, or designee, to increase the contract not-toexceed amount from $25,000,000 to $50,000,000 for Radio System Infrastructure Network Equipment and Support Services using Wireless Communication Technology Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-9) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Cooperative Procurement Contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc., extending the term of the Contract through August 26, 2038, and increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $25,000,000 to $50,000,000.
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.
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VOTE: 4-0; Foster III-yea, Lee-yea, Moreno-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea.
Department of Information Technology: Jonathan Behnke, (619) 533-3637 City Attorney Contact: Steven Lastomirsky
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO INTRODUCE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 51: Authorization to Enter Into and Sign a Contract with CivicPlus, LLC for a Public Records Request Management Solution for the City of San Diego.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The cost of this Contract is not-to-exceed $879,288.34 for a term of five (5) years with an additional five (5) one-year options to renew. The estimated amount for FY2026 is $70,280 and is available in the General Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-143) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to enter into and sign a Contract with CivicPlus, LLC, in an amount not-to-exceed $879,288.34, to provide an online Public Records Request Management Software Solution, for a term of five (5) years plus an additional five (5) one-year options to renew, under the terms and conditions set forth in the Contract, and related funding actions.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Rules Committee meeting on July 9, 2025.
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ACTION: Motion by Chair LaCava, second by Committee Member Campillo, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; LaCava-yea, Lee-yea, Campillo-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Moreno-not present.
Communications: Angela Laurita, (619) 533-6507
City Attorney Contact: Markecia Simmons
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO INTRODUCE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 52: CMA-CIP (E&CP-41395) Award a Consultant Agreement, #H2226034 to Kleinfelder Construction Services (KCS), for the Purpose of Providing Construction Management and Environmental Services for the El Camino Real Bridge & Road Widening Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action will authorize the Agreement with Kleinfelder Construction Services, Inc. for Construction Management and Environmental Services for the El Camino Real Bridge & Road Widening project. This action will provide funding for the total contract amount of $7,999,937.71. The contract duration is 63 months.
Council District(s) Affected: 1.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 7/22/2025, Item 50, (Council voted 6-0, Councilmember Campillo-not present, Councilmember Lee-not present, Councilmember EloRivera- not present):
(O-2026-2) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21994 (New Series)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an Agreement with Kleinfelder Construction Services, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $7,999,9371.71, to provide construction management and environmental services, related to the El Camino Real Bridge and Road Widening project.
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6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on June 25, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember von Wilpert, second by Vice Chair Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, Foster III-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Stephen Guarente, (619) 453-2948 City Attorney Contact: Ryan P. Gerrity
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 53: Establishment of a Parking Meter Zone at Balboa Park.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no costs associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 7/28/2025, Item 601, (Council voted 6- 2, Councilmember Campbell-nay, Councilmember Campillo-nay, Councilmember Moreno-not present):
(O-2026-5) RETURNED TO STAFF
Ordinance establishing a parking meter zone in and around Balboa Park.
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Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Transportation Department: Ahmad Erikat, (619) 236-7072 City Attorney Contact: Cassandra Mougin
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:03 PM
Item 54: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 7/29/2025, Item S511, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Moreno-not present):
(O-2026-7 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21995 (New Series) 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-toexceed $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.
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 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 18 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, September 9, 2025
City Attorney Contact: Mark Imada
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 55: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 7/29/2025, Item S510, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Moreno-not present):
(O-2026-8) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21996 (New Series)
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.
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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: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 56: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 7/29/2025, Item S506, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Moreno-not present):
(O-2026-6) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21997 (New Series)
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.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 20 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, September 9, 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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 57: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 7/29/2025, Item 50, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Moreno-not present):
(O-2026-3) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-21998 (New Series)
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.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 21 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 60: Approval of the Joint Use Agreements between the City and San Diego Unified School District for Cadman Elementary, Carson Elementary, Holmes Elementary, Joyner Elementary, Montgomery Middle, and Pacific Beach Elementary Schools.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The City’s annual maintenance of the joint use facilities per the terms of the agreements is included in the current Parks and Recreation Annual Department Budget.
Council District(s) Affected: 1, 2, 7, 9.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-79) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316416
Resolution determining that Joint Use Agreements between the City of San Diego and the San Diego Unified School District for Cadman Elementary School, Carson Elementary School, Holmes Elementary School, Joyner Elementary School, Montgomery Middle School, and Pacific Beach Elementary School are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301and Section 15323 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Subitem-B: (O-2026-10) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into Joint Use Agreements with the San Diego Unified School District for the construction, operation, maintenance, and use of the joint use facilities at Cadman Elementary School, Carson Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 22 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Elementary School, Holmes Elementary School, Joyner Elementary School, Montgomery Middle School, and Pacific Beach Elementary School.
Subitem-B: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Community and Neighborhood Services Committee meeting on July 16, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Campillo, second by Committee Member Foster III, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Campbell-yea, Campillo-yea, Foster III-yea.
Parks & Recreation: Shannon Scoggins, (619) 236-6894
City Attorney Contact: Catherine Morrison
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION IN SUBITEM A; AND INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE IN SUBITEM B. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 100: Approval of a Resolution to Authorize the City of San Diego (City) to Execute Contracts between the City of San Diego and Ten (10) Vendors to Provide SAP As-Needed Consulting Services.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This request is for a total combined not-to-exceed amount of $30,425,000 over the three-year base term plus two (2) additional one-year options. This agreement will be funded by the OneSD Fund which is reimbursed by an annual citywide allocation.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-65) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316417
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 23 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Resolution authorizing Agreements with 2iSolutions, Inc., Deloitte Consulting LLP, EPI-USE America, Inc., Infojini, Inc., Judge Technical Services, Inc., Labyrinth Solutions, Inc., Oakland Consulting Group, Inc., Phoenix Business, Inc., Sage Group Technologies, Inc., and V3iT Consulting, Inc. for as- needed SAP Consultant Services, in an amount not-to-exceed a cumulative total of $30,425,000 over each contract's three-year base term and two one-year option terms, and related funding actions.
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.
Department of Information Technology: Jonathan Behnke, (619) 533-3637 City Attorney Contact: Steven Lastomirsky
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 101: Contract Extension with American Medical Response.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The estimated cost for an additional two years of service is $17,705,341, which includes $7,635,225 for Fiscal Year 2026, $8,016,986 for Fiscal Year 2027, and $2,053,130 for Fiscal Year 2028, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $28,754,604 over the entire four-year Contract term. The addition to the not-to-exceed amount for the two-year extension includes an approximate 15% contingency factor in the event the City contracts with AMR for additional hours.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 24 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-71) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316418
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute a First Amendment to the contract with American Medical Response Ambulance Service, Inc. to extend the contract term through September 30, 2027, and increase the not-to-exceed amount by $17,705,341 for a total contract amount of $28,754,604, related to emergency ambulance transport services.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Public Safety Committee meeting on July 23, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Campillo, second by Committee Member Whitburn, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; von Wilpert-yea, Campillo-yea, Whitburn-yea, Campbell-yea.
Fire-Rescue: Robert Logan, (619) 533-4301
City Attorney Contact: Erin D. Kilcoyne
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 102: Authorizing Examination of Sales and Use Tax Records.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no costs associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-66) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316419
Resolution authorizing the examination of sales and use tax records by certain third parties.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 25 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on June 18, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Council President Pro Tem Lee, second by Committee Member Moreno, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Foster III-yea, Lee-yea, Moreno-yea, Elo-Rivera-not present.
Department of Finance: Benjamin Battaglia, (619) 533-3717 City Attorney Contact: Bret A. Bartolotta
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 103: Settlement of Marcus Evans v. City of San Diego, United States District Court Case No. 25-cv-1094 BJC MMP, Claim No. 38783.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $875,000 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 4.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-61) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316420
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Marcus Evans v. City of San Diego, et al., United States District Court No. 25-cv-1094 BJC MMP, related to allegations of excessive force during the arrest of the plaintiff on October 24, 2024. Claim No. 38783.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Stacy J. Plotkin-Wolff, (619) 236-6486 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 26 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, September 9, 2025
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 104: Settlement of Miguel Perez and Almira Vasquez-Mekhael v. City of San Diego, et al., San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2023-00045606-CU-PA-CTL, Claim No. 33061.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $99,500 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-63) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316421
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Miguel Perez and Almira Vasquez-Mekhael v. City of San Diego, et al., San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2023-00045606-CU-PA-CTL related to a claim of personal injuries arising from a vehicle collision between Plaintiffs’ vehicle and an onduty San Diego Police Department officer on December 10, 2022. Risk Claim No. 33061.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Jacqueline J. McQuarrie, (619) 533-5910 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 27 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Item 105: Settlements with Three City of San Diego Employees for Unpaid Add-On Pay Under Article 21(D) of the MEA MOU.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The total settlement amounts of $204,545.86 will be absorbed by the employees’ current department at time of payment through their operating budget.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-74) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316422
Resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a settlement agreement with the payment of $76,878.06 for the claim of City employee Alaine James.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-76) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316423
Resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a settlement agreement with the payment of $66,308.30 for the claim of City employee Scott Sandel.
Subitem-C: (R-2026-77) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316424
Resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to enter into a settlement agreement with the payment of $61,359.50 for the claim of City employee Shaun Searls.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Human Resources: Jonnabelle Domingo, (619) 846-0495
City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
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Item 106: Reappointments to the Accessibility Advisory Board.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 2, 4, 5.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-36) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316425
Resolution confirming the Mayor's reappointments of Jacqueline Jackson, Wayne Landon, and Patricia Sieglen-Perry to the Accessibility Advisory Board for terms ending June 30, 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: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 107: Appointment and Reappointments to the Consolidated Plan Advisory Board.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 1, 2, 5.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-37) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316426
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Resolution confirming the Mayor’s appointment Allison Ohle, for a term ending July 1, 2026, and reappointments of Lauren Balcitas Garces and Judith Eisenberg, for terms ending July 1, 2027, to the Consolidated Plan Advisory 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: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 108: Appointment and Reappointments to the Privacy Advisory Board.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 1, 2, 6, 9.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-64) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316427
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Matt Stamper, for a term ending March 15, 2026, and reappointments of Ike Anyanetu, Timothy Gordon Blood, Ioana Magdalena Donea, and Lee Michael Duran, for terms ending March 15, 2027, to the Privacy Advisory Board.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
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Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 109: Honorary Street Name: Willie Morrow on Tooley Street between Winnett Street and Oriole Street Pursuant to San Diego Municipal Code Section 125.1 130 and Council Policy 200-
10. Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Council Policy 200-10 states that funding for the installation of honorary street title signs shall be the responsibility of the sponsoring councilmember. The councilmember shall identify, obtain, and make such funds available to the Mayor or designee. Funding for this honorary street title sign will be paid for by Council District 4. The estimated amount is $850.
Council District(s) Affected: 4.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-78) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316428
Resolution designating the 6300-6350 Block of Tooley Street, between Winnett Street and Oriole Street, in the Encanto Community as Willie L. Morrow Way.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 4: Bruce Williams, (619) 236-6644
City Attorney Contact: Ryan P. Gerrity
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 31 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Item 330: Authorization for the Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego Lease Revenue and Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025A and Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025B (Ballpark Refunding) Preliminary Official Statements.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Please see "Fiscal Considerations" section of the Staff Report.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-68) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316412
Resolution approving the form and authorizing the distribution of the Preliminary Official Statement and authorizing the execution, delivery, and distribution of the Official Statement in connection with the Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego Lease Revenue and Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025A; and approving other related actions.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-69) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316413
Resolution approving the form and authorizing the distribution of the Preliminary Official Statement and authorizing the execution, delivery, and distribution of the Official Statement in connection with the Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025 (Ballpark Refunding); and approving other related actions.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Debt Management: Richard Eyre, (619) 236-6899
City Attorney Contact: David Powell
See the PFFA Agenda of September 9, 2025, for a related item.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:08 PM
MOTION BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
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Item 331: Coastal Resilience Master Plan and Programmatic Environmental Impact Report.
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:
The Coastal Resilience Master Plan is an implementation action of Climate Resilient SD, the City of San Diego’s climate adaptation and resilience plan, aimed at addressing the growing risk of coastal flooding and erosion. The City of San Diego is prioritizing a nature-based solution approach, where feasible, to mitigate risks, protect vital ecosystems, and enhance community resilience. The Coastal Resilience Master Plan is informed by the City’s Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment, as well as the latest science and state guidance.
Subitem-A: (R-2026-661 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316414 Resolution Certifying Programmatic Environmental Impact Report No. SCH. 2023050148 and Adopting the Findings, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Coastal Resilience Master Plan.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-660 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316415 Resolution Adopting the Coastal Resilience Master Plan.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on June 12, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Campbell, second by Committee Member LaCava, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Elo-Rivera-yea, Campbell-yea, LaCava-yea.
Planning: Julia Chase, (619) 236-6057
City Attorney Contact: Corrine Neuffer
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:10 PM
Public testimony by Richard Aguirre, Javier Saunders, Zachary Zeilman, Andrew Meyer, Joy Sunyata, John Stump, Ali Mariko Dressel, Scott McCaskill, Blair Beekman, Unknown caller, and Andrea Ebbing.
MOTION BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
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Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item S500: San Diego Blood Bank 75th Anniversary Day.
MAYOR GLORIA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA, AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming September 11, 2025, to be “San Diego Blood Bank 75th Anniversary Day" in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item S501: National Preparedness Month.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA, COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL, AND COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming September 2025 to be “National Preparedness Month” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
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Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item S502: Climate Action Campaign's 10th Anniversary Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE, AND COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming September 9, 2025, to be “Climate Action Campaign's 10th Anniversary Day" in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item S503: Resolution Approving San Diego – Marseille Sister City Application.
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:
(R-2026-89) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316429
Resolution supporting the establishment of a Sister City Relationship with Marseille, France.
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Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Economic Development & Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting on September 3, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Campillo, second by Committee Member Campbell, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Campillo-yea, Foster III-yea, Campbell-yea, Lee-yea.
Office of the Mayor: Ben Moore, (619) 236-6330
City Attorney Contact: Hilda R. Mendoza
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
NOTE: The following Proclamation was NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item S504: California’s 175th Year of Statehood Day.
MAYOR GLORIA AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming September 9, 2025, to be “California’s 175th Year of Statehood Day" in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
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Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 3:54 p.m. in honor of the memory of:
Alex Gutierrez as requested by Councilmember Moreno.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:51 PM