THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 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, IBA, CITY CLERK COMMENT ..........................................6 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS ...........................................................................................7 Item 30: LGBTQ+ History Month..........................................................................................7 Item 31: Filipino American History Month .............................................................................8 Item 32: Breast Cancer Awareness Month ............................................................................8 Item 50: Second Amendment to the Contract with Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC to Purchase Calcium Nitrate Double Salt Solution (Bioxide) for Wastewater Collection Facilities .....9 Item 51: Approve the Second Amendment to an Agreement with Medical Priority Dispatch Corporation for the San Diego Fire Rescue Department ........................................................10 Item 52: Request for an Extension of the Construction Contract #K-20-1933-DBB-3 with KTA Construction, Inc. for the Construction of Sewer and AC Water Group 1032 Project................11 Item 53: Request for an Extension of the Construction Contract # K-20-1931-DBB-3 with Burtech Pipeline Incorporated for the Construction of the Mission Beach Water & Sewer Replacement Project ..........................................................................................................12 Item 54: Request for an Extension of the Construction Contract #K-19-1804-DBB-3 with Burtech Pipeline, Inc. for the Construction of Sewer and AC Water Group 807 Project.............13 Minutes of Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Page 2
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Item 55: 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) .......................................14 Item 100: Local Government Waste Tire Amnesty Grant for Fiscal Year 2026 Through and Including First Half of Fiscal Year 2028 ................................................................................16 Item 101: Adoption of Updated Animal Services User Fee Schedule......................................17 Item 102: Appointment to the Commission on Gang Prevention and Intervention..................18 Item 103: Appointment to the Consolidated Plan Advisory Board..........................................19 Item 104: Reappointments to the Climate Advisory Board....................................................20 Item 105: Appointment to the Commission for Arts and Culture ...........................................20 Item 330: Proposed Response to Grand Jury Report – “The Gaslamp Enforcement Team Needs the Community’s Help!”......................................................................................................21 Item 331: This item was removed from the Agenda ............................................................22 Item 332: 2947 E Street Right-of-Way Vacation PRJ-1087644 ..............................................22 Item S500: Clairemont 75th Anniversary Day......................................................................24 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................24 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................24 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 3
for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 7, 2025
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President Pro Tem Lee at 10:04 a.m.
Councilmember Foster arrived to the meeting at 10:07 a.m. Councilmember von Wilpert arrived to the meeting at 10:08 a.m. Councilmember Campillo left the meeting at 11:42 a.m.
The meeting was recessed by Council President Pro Tem Lee at 12:02 p.m. for the noon recess to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President Pro Tem Lee at 2:06 p.m. with Council President LaCava, Councilmember Foster, and Councilmember Elo-Rivera not present.
Councilmember Elo-Rivera arrived to the meeting at 2:09 p.m. Councilmember Foster arrived to the meeting at 2:11 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by Council President Pro Tem Lee at 2:37 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-7 Councilmember Raul A. Campillo
CD-8 Councilmember Vivian Moreno
CD-9 Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera
ABSENT:
CD-1 Council President Joe LaCava
CITY CLERK:
Fuentes (km)
ROLL CALL
(1) Council President LaCava-not present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-present
(3) Councilmember Whitburn-present
(4) Councilmember Foster-not present
(5) Councilmember von Wilpert-not present
(6) Council President Pro Tem Lee-present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
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(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-present
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Councilmember Moreno.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Moreno.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Sandy Shakenberg commented on busking issues.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:39 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on encampment issues and October 7 attacks.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:42 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3 (virtual):
TheOriginalDra commented on tent city.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:44 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4 (virtual):
Terri-Ann Skelly commented on Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:46 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
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Madison commented on youth drug prevention month.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:48 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Megan Stuart commented on impact of drug use on youth.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:50 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on Assembly Bill 455 and smoke-free policies.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:51 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Ernie Casco commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:53 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
Francine Maxwell commented on town hall meetings.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:55 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):
Judi Strang commented on cannabis market.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:57 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11 (virtual):
Bob Kuczewski commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:59 AM
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MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT COUNCIL COMMENT-1:
Councilmember Elo-Rivera expressed concern over disturbing reports of deaths at a City shelter and requested the Mayor’s office share those details. He stated it is important for the City Council to know the circumstances surrounding these deaths. Councilmember Elo-Rivera acknowledged the 2-year anniversary of the horrific attacks of Israelis on October 7. He described the day Israelis were hunted down and brutally murdered including babies.
Councilmember Elo-Rivera detailed it was a day that unleashed an immense level of suffering for Palestinians, and there are still hostages. He stated as someone of Jewish heritage emphasized valuing all human life and requested a short moment of silence for those lost.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:35 AM
CITY CLERK COMMENT:
City Clerk Fuentes noted California’s Special Statewide Election is on November 4, 2025. She stated ballots began mailing out on October 6. City Clerk Fuentes mentioned drop boxes will be available on October 7 at various sites including the City Administration building in the breezeway. She reminded everyone the voter registration deadline is October 20, and late voters can vote conditionally by visiting San Diego County Registrar of Voters or a vote center through election day. City Clerk Fuentes added that more information is available at SDVote.com.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:38 AM
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item 30: LGBTQ+ History Month.
MAYOR GLORIA, COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL, COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN, AND COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
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Proclaiming the month of October 2025 to be “LGBTQ+ History Month” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO 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, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava.
Item 31: Filipino American History Month.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE, COUNCILMEMBER FOSTER, AND COUNCILMEMBER ELORIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming the month of October 2025 to be “Filipino American History Month” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO 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, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava.
Item 32: Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL, COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT, AND COUNCILMEMBER MORENO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
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Proclaiming the month of October 2025 to be “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO 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, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava.
Item 50: Second Amendment to the Contract with Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC to Purchase Calcium Nitrate Double Salt Solution (Bioxide) for Wastewater Collection Facilities.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The total amount, not-to-exceed, is $3,407,090. Funds are, or will be, $2,271,393 available in the Metro Sewer Utility Fund, and $1,135,697 in the Muni Sewer Revenue Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 1, 5.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-21) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC, extending the Agreement through October 22, 2030 and increasing the total compensation to an amount not-to-exceed $6,357,090, to provide calcium nitrate double salt solution (Bioxide). 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on September 11, 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: Charles Gastil, (858) 614-4048
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City Attorney Contact: Michael D. Johnston
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:12 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO INTRODUCE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava.
Item 51: Approve the Second Amendment to an Agreement with Medical Priority Dispatch Corporation for the San Diego Fire Rescue Department.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The cost for the original agreement for medical dispatch software was $200,000. The first amendment to the agreement increased the total cost to $280,000. With this action, approving the second amendment to the agreement, the total contract will be increased by $337,900 for a total not-to-exceed of $617,900.
The cost of this contract will be $67,580 per year beginning in Fiscal Year 2026, which is budgeted in the Fire-Rescue Department’s General Fund budget.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-20) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Medical Priority Dispatch Corporation, extending the Agreement through October 31, 2030, for emergency dispatch services. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Public Safety Committee meeting on September 18, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Whitburn, second by Committee Member Campbell, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
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VOTE: 3-0; von Wilpert-yea, Campbell-yea, Whitburn-yea, Campillo-not present.
Fire-Rescue: James Gaboury, (619) 533-4401
City Attorney Contact: Daniel Orloff
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:12 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO INTRODUCE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava.
Item 52: Request for an Extension of the Construction Contract #K-20-1933-DBB-3 with KTA Construction, Inc. for the Construction of Sewer and AC Water Group 1032 Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This Amendment will extend contract duration only and do not have associated Fiscal Considerations.
Council District(s) Affected: 8.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-23) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the obligations of construction contract K-20-1933- DBB-3 with KTA Construction, Inc. for construction of the Sewer and AC Water Group 1032 project to extend beyond five years through December 11, 2027. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on September 18, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member von Wilpert, second by Chair Whitburn, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
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VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, Foster-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Shadi Sami, (619) 236-7306 City Attorney Contact: Adam Wander
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:12 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO INTRODUCE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava.
Item 53: Request for an Extension of the Construction Contract # K-20-1931-DBB-3 with Burtech Pipeline Incorporated for the Construction of the Mission Beach Water & Sewer Replacement Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This amendment will extend contract duration only and do not have associated Fiscal Considerations.
Council District(s) Affected: 2.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-18) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the obligations of construction contract #K-20-1931- DBB-3 with Burtech Pipeline Incorporated for construction of the Mission Beach Water and Sewer Replacement project to extend beyond five years to December 21, 2026. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on September 18, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member von Wilpert, second by Chair Whitburn, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
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VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, Foster-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Shadi Sami, (619) 236-7306 City Attorney Contact: Bonny Hsu
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:12 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO INTRODUCE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava.
Item 54: Request for an Extension of the Construction Contract #K-19-1804-DBB-3 with Burtech Pipeline, Inc. for the Construction of Sewer and AC Water Group 807 Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This amendment will extend construction contract duration only and does not have associated Fiscal Considerations.
Council District(s) Affected: 9.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-22) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the obligations of construction contract K-19-1804- DBB-3 with Burtech Pipeline, Inc. for construction of the Sewer and AC Water Group 807 project to extend beyond five years through May 10, 2027.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on September 18, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member von Wilpert, second by Chair Whitburn, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
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VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, Foster-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Shadi Sami, (619) 236-7306 City Attorney Contact: Adam Wander
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:12 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO INTRODUCE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava.
Item 55: 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.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 9/22/2025, Item 603, (Council voted 7- 0, Councilmember LaCava-not present, Councilmember Campillo-not present):
(O-2026-14 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22005 (New Series) 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.
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ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Foster, second by Vice Chair Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, Foster-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Rania Amen, (619) 533-6667 City Attorney Contact: Melissa D. Ables
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:12 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava.
Item 100: Local Government Waste Tire Amnesty Grant for Fiscal Year 2026 Through and Including First Half of Fiscal Year 2028.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action is for acceptance of grant funding. The grant funds received will support waste tire recycling. It is approximately $40,000 over the three fiscal years totaling around $120,000.
There is no match requirement or cost to the City associated with these funds.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-123) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316451
Resolution determining that authorization to submit applications to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for Waste Tire Amnesty Grant Program funds is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment).
Subitem-B: (R-2026-122) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316452
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Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to submit applications to CalRecycle for Waste Tire Amnesty Grant Program funds for Fiscal Year 2026 through and including the first half of Fiscal Year 2028, to support City waste/used tire collection and recycling programs, and for all related actions.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Environmental Services: Franklin Coopersmith, (619) 236-6509 City Attorney Contact: Nicole M. Denow
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:12 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava.
Item 101: Adoption of Updated Animal Services User Fee Schedule.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The SDHS Contract is a ten-year services contract (2018–2033) that authorizes up to $222.4 million in total payments to SDHS. The City’s Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Budget appropriates $16.7 million for the SDHS Contract. This amount is approximately $1.5 million below the contract formula. The proposed fee increases and forecasted revenue of $275,000 will help with meeting the budget shortfall.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-112 Cor. Copy 2) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316453 Resolution approving and adopting the updated San Diego Humane Society Animal Services User Fee Schedule to be effective on October 1, 2025;
Authorizing the San Diego Humane Society to waive fees either in whole or in part when the following occurs: (a) it removes a financial barrier to adoption, reunification, or owner retention, and (b) the anticipated savings from a shortened length of stay exceed potential fee revenue.
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Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Community and Neighborhood Services Committee on September 17, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Foster, second by Chair Campbell, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 2-0; Campbell-yea, Foster-yea, Campillo-not present.
Parks & Recreation: Nicole Mcneil, (619) 525-8226
City Attorney Contact: Nicole Pedone
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:12 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo;
Nay: Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava.
Item 102: 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 section.
Council District(s) Affected: 8.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-124) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316454
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Jessie Schmitte 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, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Alma Robbins
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:12 AM
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CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava.
Item 103: Appointment to the Consolidated Plan Advisory Board.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this section.
Council District(s) Affected: 6.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-125) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316455
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Pida Kongphouthone to the Consolidated Plan Advisory Board for a term ending July 1, 2027.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Alma Robbins
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:12 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava.
Item 104: Reappointments to the Climate 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, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-94) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316456
Resolution confirming the Mayor's reappointments of Cindy Lin, Josh Dean, Mahayla Slackerelli, Madison Swayne, Kelly Lyndon, and Whitney Pearce, for terms ending August 1, 2027, to the Climate Advisory Board.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Alma Robbins
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:12 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava.
Item 105: Appointment to the Commission for Arts and Culture.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this section.
Council District(s) Affected: 7.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-126) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316457
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Cathy Hasson to the Commission for Arts and Culture for a term ending August 31, 2027.
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Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Alma Robbins
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:12 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava.
Item 330: Proposed Response to Grand Jury Report – “The Gaslamp Enforcement Team Needs the Community’s Help!”
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-116) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316458
Resolution approving the City Council's Response to 2024/2025 San Diego County Grand Jury Report titled "The Gaslamp Enforcement Team Needs the Community's Help!" This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Public Safety Committee meeting on September 18, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Whitburn, second by Committee Member Campbell, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; von Wilpert-yea, Campbell-yea, Whitburn-yea, Campillo-not present.
Office of the Independent Budget Analyst: Erin Noel, (619) 235-5284 City Attorney Contact: Hilda R. Mendoza
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:07 PM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava.
Item 331: This item was removed from the Agenda.
Item 332: 2947 E Street Right-of-Way Vacation PRJ-1087644.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The applicant funds a deposit account that recovers all cost associated with processing the application.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
An application for a Public Right-of-Way Vacation to vacate a 4,749 square foot (0.11-acre), 80- foot-wide portion of the public right-of-way of E Street between 29th Street and 30th Street and construct associated public improvements including a cul-de-sac with curb, gutter and a sidewalk along with a new public storm drain. The 0.11-acre project site is located at 2947 E Street in the RM-2-5 (Residential-Multiple Unit) zone within the Greater Golden Hill Community Plan area.
Subitem-A: (R-2026-92) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316459
Resolution determining that the approval of the 2947 E Street Right-of-Way Vacation project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15305 and 15332.
Subitem-A: This item is not subject to the Mayors Veto.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-93) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316460
Resolution approving Public Right-of-Way Vacation Number PMT-3213089 for the 2947 E Street Right-of-Way Vacation project – Project No. PRJ-1087644.
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Subitem-B: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Development Services: Christian Hoppe, (619) 446-5293
City Attorney Contact: Lindsey Sebastian
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:26 PM
Public testimony by TheOriginalDra.
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava.
NOTE: The following Proclamation was NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item S500: Clairemont 75th Anniversary Day.
MAYOR GLORIA AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming October 16, 2025, to be “Clairemont 75th Anniversary Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO 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, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
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None.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President Pro Tem Lee at 2:37 p.m. in honor of the memory of:
Glenn A. McKinney as requested by Councilmember Foster.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:33 PM