THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025
AT 10:00 AM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
&
(TELECONFERENCE LOCATION)
Jackson City Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room
219 S. President St. Jackson, MS 39201
Table of Contents
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING..........................................................................................1 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING...................................................................................1 ROLL CALL ..........................................................................................................................1 INVOCATION.......................................................................................................................2 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................................2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE......................................................................................................2 CLOSED SESSION................................................................................................................2 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT .........................................................................................5
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ..........................................................................................................................................6 Item 200: Confirming the Appointment of Rolando Charvel as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the City of San Diego ......................................................................................................7 Item 201: Approve a Resolution to set a Public Hearing Date for the Creation of Underground Utility Districts for University Heights 02 and Encanto 09 and Certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (EIR No. 675395/SCH No. 2018101037) for the Utilities Undergrounding Program .....................................................................................................7 Item 250: Submission of Ballot Proposals for the June 2, 2026, Ballot ....................................8 Item S400: Consideration of the Due Process and Safety Ordinance and Directing the City's Management Team for Labor Relations to Engage in the Required Process Under the MeyersMilias-Brown Act ................................................................................................................10 Minutes of Monday, October 20, 2025 Page 2
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REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................11 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................11 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 3
for the Regular Meeting of Monday, October 20, 2025
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President LaCava at 10:04 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 10:12 a.m. into Closed Session to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President LaCava at 2:06 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Councilmember Moreno left the meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Councilmember von Wilpert left the meeting at 5:32 p.m. Councilmember Foster left the meeting at 5:39 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 5:47 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-5 Councilmember Marni von Wilpert (Participated remotely via teleconference from Jackson, Mississippi.)
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:
None.
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-present
(6) Council President Pro Tem Lee-present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-present
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INVOCATION
The invocation was given by City Clerk Diana J.S. Fuentes.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Councilmember Elo-Rivera.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Elo-Rivera.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CS-1 Barry Allred v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00030939-CU-WM-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 27172
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025
DCA Assigned: C. C. Hawkins
Outside Counsel: M.A. Wharton, Senior Counsel, Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley PC This case arises from the City's charges for the Public Utility Department's Industrial Wastewater Control Program. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 AM
Public testimony by Lori Saldaña.
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
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CS-2 Nicholas Inzunza v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2023-00046783-CU-EI-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 35060
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025
DCA Assigned: M. L. Zollman
This case is an inverse condemnation action arising from a code enforcement order to vacate a 29-unit apartment complex. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 AM
Public testimony by Lori Saldaña.
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
CS-3 Boardwalk Development, Inc. v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 24CU029519C
Risk Management Department Claim File No. 39111
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025
DCA Assigned: C. C. Hawkins
This case involves an inverse condemnation and dangerous condition action for alleged stormwater-related flooding at the northeast intersection of Twain Avenue and Mission Gorge Road, which Plaintiffs’ claim damaged their property located at 6101-09 Mission Gorge Road.
The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 AM
Public testimony by Lori Saldaña.
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Initiation of Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
CS-4 Number of Cases: One
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REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025
CDCA Assigned: N. M. Denow
The City Attorney will discuss the potential to initiate litigation and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 AM
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
Public Employment – Reappointment Evaluation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1):
CS-5 Title: City Auditor
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025
DCA Assigned: None.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 AM
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1 (virtual):
Francine Maxwell commented on truth dodgers.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:31 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2 (virtual):
Madison commented on harms linked to vaping and marijuana use.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:33 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on Automated License Plate Readers.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:35 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4 (virtual):
Becky Rapp recognized the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for enforcing illegal hemp product regulations.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:37 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
Carlota commented on vacation homes operation tax.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:40 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Unknown caller commented on democrats; and mass deportation.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:42 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Bob Kuczewski commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:44 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK
COMMENT
COUNCIL COMMENT-1:
Council President LaCava congratulated Councilmember Whitburn for being re-elected as Chair of the Board of San Diego Metropolitan Transit System.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:10 PM
City Clerk Fuentes noted due to recent USPS changes, mail ballots from communities located more than 50 miles from one of California's six regional mail processing centers may not be postmarked if they are dropped off at a post office on Election Day. She stated to ensure your Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 8
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ballot is counted, return it early by mail, drop box, or at a vote center. City Clerk Fuentes mentioned to visit SDVOTE.COM for voting options and WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov to track your ballot.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:09 PM
Item 200: Confirming the Appointment of Rolando Charvel as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the City of San Diego.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-152 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316461
Confirming the appointment of Rolando Charvel to serve as the City's Chief Financial Officer in accordance with San Diego Charter Section 39.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the Mayor: Matt Yagyagan, (619) 236-6330
City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:12 PM
MOTION BY HENRY L. FOSTER III TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
Item 201: Approve a Resolution to set a Public Hearing Date for the Creation of Underground Utility Districts for University Heights 02 and Encanto 09 and Certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (EIR No. 675395/SCH No. 2018101037) for the Utilities Undergrounding Program.
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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: 3, 4.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-151) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316462
Resolution fixing time and place for a public hearing to determine whether the public health, safety or general welfare requires the removal of poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures and the underground installation of wires and facilities for supplying electric, communication, community antenna television or similar or associated service in the specified District areas, and directing the City Clerk to provide notice to affected persons and utility companies.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Transportation Department: James Nabong, (619) 533-3721 City Attorney Contact: Ryan P. Gerrity
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:47 PM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
NOTE: The following Public Notice was for public record only. This item did not require Council action or public testimony.
Item 250: 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 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 10 for the Regular Meeting of Monday, October 20, 2025
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.
Wednesday, 03/11/2026 83 LAST DAY to file ballot arguments with City Clerk.
Subscribe to receive City Council and Rules Committee agenda notifications. For additional public notices, visit https://www.sandiego.gov/city-clerk/officialdocs/public-notices.
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.
Item S400: Consideration of the Due Process and Safety Ordinance and Directing the City's Management Team for Labor Relations to Engage in the Required Process Under the MeyersMilias-Brown Act.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
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Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (O-2026-28 Cor. Copy) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED ON A DATE TO BE
DETERMINED
Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 5, Article 2, of the San Diego Municipal Code by adding new Division 15 relating to Due Process and Safety.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-147) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316463
Resolution requesting that the City’s Management Team engage in the meet and confer process on the mandatory subjects of bargaining related to the Ordinance and to return to the City Council for City Council’s final determination on the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act issues and the Ordinance.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 9: Maya Rosas, (619) 236-6699
City Attorney Contacts: Jose A. Garcia and Joan F. Dawson COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:56 PM
MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE IN SUBITEM A; AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION 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, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney gave a report out from Closed Session. https://www.sandiego.gov/city-clerk/officialdocs/closed-session-reports.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:47 PM
ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 5:47 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:47 PM