THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
OF
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025
AT 10:00 AM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
Table of Contents
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING..........................................................................................3 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING...................................................................................3 ROLL CALL ..........................................................................................................................3 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................................4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE......................................................................................................4 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT .........................................................................................4
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ..........................................................................................................................................5 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS ...........................................................................................6 Item 600: Transit Month .....................................................................................................6 Item 601: Remote Ocean Systems 50th Anniversary Day.......................................................7 Item 602: Approval of Council Minutes .................................................................................7 Item 603: Amendments to the San Diego Municipal Code Related to Progressive Design-Build and Construction Manager at Risk Procurement Methods for Public Works Projects and Capital Improvements Program (Process Improvements and Streamlining) .........................................9 Item 604: 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.............................10 Item 605: Authorization to Enter Into and Sign a Contract with CivicPlus, LLC for a Public Records Request Management Solution for the City of San Diego ..........................................12 Item 606: 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 ................................13 Minutes of Monday, September 22, 2025 Page 2
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Item 607: Authorize the First Amendment to the Pipeline Installation and Maintenance Agreement (PIMA) Dated August 19, 2015, Between the City of San Diego and the United States of America, Acting by and Through the Department of the Navy .................................14 Item 608: Settlement of Vernon Watts Jr. v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2023-00036357 CU-PA-CTL, Claim No. 31410............................................................15 Item 609: Reappointments to the Small Business Advisory Board .........................................16 Item 610: Appointment to the International Affairs Board ....................................................17 Item 611: Appointment to the Board of Library Commissioners ............................................18 Item 612: Declaring a Continued State of Emergency Regarding Raw Sewage, Solid Waste, and Sediment Coming from Tijuana, Mexico...............................................................................19 Item 613: Informational Item Regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Programs ..........................................................................................................................19 Item 614: Appointment of Alternate Members of the Ad Hoc Committee for the Recruitment of the Executive Director to the Commission on Police Practices ................................................20 Item 650: Submission of Ballot Proposals for the June 2, 2026, Ballot...................................21 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................22 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................23 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 3
for the Special Meeting of Monday, September 22, 2025
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President Pro Tem Lee at 10:05 a.m.
Councilmember Elo-Rivera arrived to the meeting at 10:11 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President Pro Tem Lee at 10:53 a.m. for the noon recess to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President Pro Tem Lee at 2:05 p.m. with Council President LaCava, Councilmember Campillo and Councilmember Moreno not present.
Councilmember Moreno arrived to the meeting at 2:07 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by Council President Pro Tem Lee at 2:49 p.m.
ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING
PRESENT:
CD-2 Councilmember Jennifer Campbell
CD-3 Councilmember Stephen Whitburn
CD-4 Councilmember Henry L. Foster III
CD-5 Councilmember Marni von Wilpert
CD-6 Council President Pro Tem Kent Lee
CD-8 Councilmember Vivian Moreno
CD-9 Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera
ABSENT:
CD-1 Council President Joe LaCava
CD-7 Councilmember Raul A. Campillo
DEPUTY CITY CLERK:
Fuentes (km)
ROLL CALL
(1) Council President LaCava-not 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-not present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-not present
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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Councilmember Campbell.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Campbell.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Allegedly Audra commented on socialism concerns.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:42 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on parking issues, socialism, and Charlie Kirk.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:44 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3 (virtual):
Joy Sunyata commented on part 3 of the Grand Jury Report on Gaslamp.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:46 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4 (virtual):
Kathleen Lippitt commented on the prediction of autism spectrum and Tylenol.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:48 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
Ernie Casco commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:50 AM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT COUNCIL COMMENT-1:
Councilmember Campbell addressed a lockdown at Clairemont High School due to a potential shooting threat, thanking San Diego Police Department, school officials, and first responders for ensuring safety. She called gun threats in schools unacceptable and highlighted the rise in gun violence since the 2004 expiration of the federal assault weapons ban. Councilmember Campbell noted gun violence as the leading cause of death for U.S. children and teens since 2020, she urged stronger action to address the crisis. Her office remains in contact with law enforcement and will keep residents updated on the lockdown.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:06 PM
COUNCIL COMMENT-2:
Councilmember von Wilpert announced that the first flights into San Diego’s new Terminal 1 begin tonight. As Infrastructure Chair and Airport Authority member, she highlighted the $3.8 billion project’s on-time, on-budget completion, crediting the project labor agreement.
Councilmember von Wilpert said starting tomorrow, all Terminal 1 travel will go through the new facility, with demolition of the old terminal and ongoing construction to follow. She called the project a major success expected to boost the economy and improve travel.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:09 PM
COUNCIL COMMENT-3:
Council President Pro Tem Lee thanked Councilmember von Wilpert for her leadership and Councilmember Campbell for her remarks. He noted that such incidents are not unique to any one neighborhood, citing a recent case at Mira Mesa High School where a student was detained with a loaded handgun. Council President Pro Tem Lee also thanked San Diego Police Department and the San Diego Unified School District for their efforts in addressing these situations.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:10 PM
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
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None.
Item 600: Transit Month.
COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming the month of September 2025 to be “Transit Month” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 AM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO APPROVE. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 601: Remote Ocean Systems 50th Anniversary Day.
COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming October 16, 2025, as “Remote Ocean Systems 50th Anniversary Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 AM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO APPROVE. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava, Raul A. Campillo.
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Item 602: Approval of Council Minutes.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for July 14, 2025.
Subitem-B: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for July 15, 2025.
Subitem-C: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for July 21, 2025.
Subitem-D: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for July 22, 2025.
Subitem-E: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for July 28, 2025 Special.
Subitem-F: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for July 29, 2025.
Subitem-G: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for August 4, 2025 Adj.
Subitem-H: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for August 5, 2025 Adj.
Subitem-I: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for August 11, 2025 Adj.
Subitem-J: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for August 12, 2025 Adj.
Subitem-K: APPROVED
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Approval of Council Minutes for August 18, 2025 Adj.
Subitem-L: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for August 19, 2025 Adj.
Subitem-M: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for August 25, 2025 Adj.
Subitem-N: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for August 26, 2025 Adj.
Subitem-O: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for September 1, 2025 Adj.
Subitem-P: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for September 2, 2025 Adj.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:21 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 603: Amendments to the San Diego Municipal Code Related to Progressive Design-Build and Construction Manager at Risk Procurement Methods for Public Works Projects and Capital Improvements Program (Process Improvements and Streamlining).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
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Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-14) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 2, Divisions 30, by amending Sections
22.3003; amending Chapter 2, Article 2, Division 33, by amending Sections 22.3308 and
22.3309, and Adding Section 22.3311; and amending Chapter 2, Article 2, Division 38 by amending Sections 22.3801- 22.3807, 22.3809, and 22.3811, and amending and retitling sections 22.3808 and 22.3810, all relating to Progressive Design-Build and Construction Manager at Risk Procurement Methods.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on June 25, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Foster lll, 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: Rania Amen, (619) 533-6667 Purchasing & Contacting: Claudia Abarca, (619) 861-8570 City Attorney Contact: Melissa D. Ables
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:21 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO INTRODUCE. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 604: 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 to exceed amount from $25,000,000 to $50,000,000 for Radio System Infrastructure Network Equipment and Support Services using Wireless Communication Technology Fund.
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Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 9/9/2025, Item 50, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember von Wilpert-not present):
(O-2026-9) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22000 (New Series)
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 & 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: 10:21 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 605: Authorization to Enter Into and Sign a Contract with CivicPlus, LLC for a Public Records Request Management Solution for the City of San Diego.
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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 $70,280.00 and is available in the General Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 9/9/2025, Item 51, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember von Wilpert-not present):
(O-2025-143) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22001 (New Series)
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.
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: 10:21 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
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Not Present: Joe LaCava, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 606: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 9/9/2025, Item 60, Subitem B, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember von Wilpert-not present):
(O-2026-10) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22002 (New Series)
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 Elementary School, Holmes Elementary School, Joyner Elementary School, Montgomery Middle School, and Pacific Beach Elementary School.
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: 10:21 AM
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CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 607: Authorize the First Amendment to the Pipeline Installation and Maintenance Agreement (PIMA) Dated August 19, 2015, Between the City of San Diego and the United States of America, Acting by and Through the Department of the Navy.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The Navy agrees to pay City $80,000 into the General Fund as compensation.
Council District(s) Affected: 2.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-73) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316435
Resolution approving the First Amendment to the Pipeline Master Installation and Maintenance Agreement with the United States of America for use of the public right of way for a fuel pipeline in the Rosecrans, Midway, and Morena areas of San Diego.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Land Use and Housing Committee meeting on September 4, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Lee, second by Vice Chair Elo-Rivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Campillo-yea, Moreno-yea.
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Marguerite Ella Middaugh
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:21 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
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Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 608: Settlement of Vernon Watts Jr. v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2023-00036357 CU-PA-CTL, Claim No. 31410.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $390,000.00 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 2.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-67) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316436
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Vernon Watts, Jr. v. City of San Diego, et al., San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2023-00036357 CU-PA-CTL, related to a claim for personal injuries sustained from a traffic collision with a San Diego Police Department (SDPD) patrol vehicle while driving through the intersection of 2300 Clairemont Drive on December 23, 2022. Claim No. 31410.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Robert J. Rice, (619) 533-5629 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:21 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 609: Reappointments to the Small Business Advisory Board.
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Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 1, 3, 7, 9.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-40) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316437
Resolution confirming the Mayor's reappointments Austin Evans, for a term ending July 1, 2026, and Jenna Hanson, Sunny Lee, Sarah Mattinson, Natasha Salgado, and Juliet Terramin, for terms ending July 1, 2027, to the Small Business 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: 10:21 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 610: Appointment to the International Affairs Board.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 9.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-85) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316438
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Heidi Knuff to the International Affairs Board for a term ending March 1, 2026.
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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: 10:21 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 611: Appointment to the Board of Library Commissioners.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 5.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-86) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316439
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Chris Ryall to the Board of Library Commissioners for a term ending March 1, 2027.
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: 10:21 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
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Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 612: 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: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-82) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316440
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: 10:21 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 613: Informational Item Regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Programs.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no costs associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
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Proposed Actions:
ITEM PRESENTED
This is an informational item only.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting on September 3, 2025.
ACTION: Information item only. No action required.
VOTE: N/A
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:11 PM
Item 614: Appointment of Alternate Members of the Ad Hoc Committee for the Recruitment of the Executive Director to the Commission on Police Practices.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: NA Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-101) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316441
Resolution appointing alternate members to the Ad Hoc Committee to recruit and provide advisory recommendations to the Council related to the appointment of the Executive Director of the Commission on Police Practices and designating the labor negotiators for the appointment.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 1: Victoria Joes, (619) 236-6611
City Attorney Contact: Joan F. Dawson
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:21 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
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Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava, Raul A. Campillo.
NOTE: The following Public Notice was for public record only. This item did not require Council action or public testimony.
Item 650: Submission of Ballot Proposals for the June 2, 2026, Ballot.
City Council Policy 000-21 establishes a procedure for submittal of ballot proposals to the City Council, by members of the public, Councilmembers, the Mayor or mayoral departments, independent department directors or a public agency. Ballot proposals may be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk. The City Clerk shall then transmit them promptly to Rules Committee Consultant. The Office of the City Clerk has established the following calendar for the ballot proposals for the June 2, 2026, election. Please submit all proposals to [email protected].
Date E- Event
Friday, 10/24/2025
221
LAST DATE (5:00 P.M. DEADLINE) for ballot proposals
submissions to the City Clerk for review by Committee.
Wednesday,11/05/2025
209
Committee Meeting Review may Begin
The Committee Consultant shall place the proposals
on the Committee meeting agenda for subsequent
review and comment by the Committee. The
Committee may approve or reject proposals submitted
for review. Ballot proposals may advance from initial
review and proceed to a second Committee review.
Only proposals approved or forwarded to the full
Council by the Committee may be acted upon by
Council.
Monday, 01/05/2026 148
FIRST DAY City Council may discuss ballot proposals
and adopt ordinances prepared by the City Attorney to
place measures on the ballot.
Friday, 03/06/2026 88
LAST DAY City Council may discuss measures and
adopt ordinances prepared by the City Attorney to
place measures on the ballot.
Monday, 03/09/2026 85
LAST DAY to submit the Fiscal Impact Analysis; Ballot
and Title Summary; and Impartial Analysis with City
Clerk.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 20 for the Special Meeting of Monday, September 22, 2025
Wednesday, 03/11/2026 83 LAST DAY to file ballot arguments with City Clerk.
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If you have questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at [email protected] or (619) 533-4000.
This does not include other processes, such as citizen initiatives, that can place a measure on a ballot.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 21 for the Special Meeting of Monday, September 22, 2025
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President Pro Tem Lee at 2:49 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:49 PM