THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 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..........................................................................................4 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING...................................................................................4 ROLL CALL ..........................................................................................................................5 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................................5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE......................................................................................................5 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT .........................................................................................5
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ..........................................................................................................................................8 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS ...........................................................................................8 Item 30: Tony Khalil Day.....................................................................................................9 Item 31: Domestic Violence Awareness Month......................................................................9 Item 32: Olive Cafe & Olive Baking Company Day ...............................................................10 Item 50: Exemption of an Assistant Fire Chief Position in the Fire-Rescue Department from the Classified Service ...............................................................................................................10 Item 51: Authorization to Enter Into and Sign a Cooperative Procurement Contract with 72 Hour LLC, (Doing Business as National Auto Fleet Group) for the Purchase of Class 4-8 Chassis and Cabs with Related Equipment, Accessories, and Services................................................12 Item 52: Second Amendment to the Contract with Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC to Purchase Calcium Nitrate Double Salt Solution (Bioxide) for Wastewater Collection Facilities....13 Minutes of Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Page 2
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Item 53: Approve the Second Amendment to an Agreement with Medical Priority Dispatch Corporation for the San Diego Fire Rescue Department ........................................................14 Item 54: 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.................... ........................................................................................................................................15 Item 55: 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 ..........................................................................................................17 Item 56: 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.............18 Item 100: Adopting the 2026 Legislative Calendar and the FY 2027 Budget Development and FY 2026 Budget Monitoring Key Dates.................................................................................19 Item 101: Update to Council Policy 600-08, Underground Conversion of Utility Lines by Utility Company...........................................................................................................................20 Item 102: Settlement of Manuel Duran v. City of San Diego et al., San Diego Superior Court Case No. 24CU015105C, Claim No. 36624............................................................................21 Item 103: Settlement of Pre-Lit Claim of the California Department of Transportation, Claim No. 28416 ...............................................................................................................................22 Item 104: Reappointment of Mr. Andy Hanau to a Second Term as City Auditor....................23 Item 105: Appointment to the Community Forest Advisory Board .........................................24 Item 106: Appointments to the Board of Building Appeals and Advisors ................................25 Item 107: Honorary Street Names: Recognition of Julia Legaspi on Penticton Way and of Alan Braynin at the intersection of Cornerstone Court West and Pacific Heights Boulevard, according to San Diego Municipal Code Section 125.1130, "Honorary Street Names," and Council Policy 200-10, "Honorary Street Names” .......................................................................................26 Item 108: Resolution Excusing Councilmember Raul A. Campillo From Certain City Council Meetings ...........................................................................................................................27 Item 330: FY 2024 Annual Report on Development Impact Fees and Other City Planning Managed Funds with Various CIP Allocations........................................................................28 Item 331: 8610 Genesee Avenue, Project No. PRJ-1121151, Process Five Decision................29 Item S500: Show Up For San Diego FC Week......................................................................30 Minutes of Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Page 3
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Item S501: International Credit Union Day..........................................................................31 Item S502: United Against Hate Week 2025........................................................................31 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................32 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................32 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. Councilmember Elo-Rivera arrived to the meeting at 10:16 a.m. Councilmember Moreno left the meeting at 11:38 a.m. Councilmember Campbell left the meeting at 11:47 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 12:04 p.m. for the noon recess to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President LaCava at 2:06 p.m. with Councilmember Foster and Councilmember Elo-Rivera not present. Councilmember Foster arrived to the meeting at 2:10 p.m. Councilmember Elo-Rivera arrived to the meeting at 2:53 p.m. Council President LaCava recessed the meeting at 2:56 p.m. to convene the Housing Authority meeting. Council President LaCava reconvened the regular meeting at 3:45 p.m. with Councilmember Campbell not present. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 3:49 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 (km)
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
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(6) Council President Pro Tem Lee-present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-not present
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:
Robert Germann commented on lead prevention week.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:37 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
Guthre Leonard commented on street safety.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:39 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:
Sandy Shakenberg commented on buskers first amendment.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:41 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4 (virtual):
Barbara Gordon commented on marijuana impaired driving.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:43 AM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on PAB committee process.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:45 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Carlos Padial commented on homelessness.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:47 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Kathleen Lippitt commented on on-sale CUP process.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:49 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Francine Maxwell commented on building bridges in the community.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:51 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
Judi Strang commented on the link between cannabis use, psychiatric disorders, and its effects on physical health.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:53 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):
Terri-Ann Skelly commented on concerns regarding the advertising of marijuana storefronts.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:55 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11 (virtual):
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Madison commented on public health impacts of marijuana use.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:57 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-12 (virtual):
Bob Kuczewski commented on Torrey Pines City Park Advisory Board.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:59 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-13 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on drug prevention.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:01 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT COUNCIL COMMENT-1:
Councilmember Moreno encouraged everyone working in Downtown San Diego to support local businesses—such as restaurants, cafés, and Joey the Shoe Shine Guy—during the federal closure. She noted that many downtown establishments are struggling and urged City employees and others to dine locally, emphasizing that now is a good time to help out.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:35 AM
COUNCIL COMMENT-2:
Council President LaCava welcomed a group of San Diego State University students attending the meeting to observe government in action, expressing hope that they would gain a positive impression of the Council’s work.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:36 AM
CITY CLERK COMMENT:
City Clerk Fuentes invited everyone to the City Administration Building lobby to celebrate National LGBTQ History Month and National Archives Month. She stated the exhibition is open from October 15 to November 5. City Clerk Fuentes mentioned the exhibit highlights San Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 8
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Diego’s vibrant LGBTQ history—from early activism and cultural milestones to AIDS awareness and modern achievements. The collaborative exhibit, presented by the LGBTQ Historic Task Force, Lambda Archives of San Diego, The San Diego History Center, and the San Diego Museum Council, features rare artifacts, photographs, and personal stories celebrating decades of resilience, creativity, and community leadership.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 AM
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item 30: Tony Khalil Day.
MAYOR GLORIA AND COUNCILMEMBER MORENO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming October 21, 2025, to be “Tony Khalil Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO APPROVE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
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 31: Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
CITY ATTORNEY FERBERT AND COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming October 2025 to be “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” in the City of San Diego.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO APPROVE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
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: Olive Cafe & Olive Baking Company Day.
COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming September 26, 2025, to be “Olive Cafe & Olive Baking Company Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO APPROVE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
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: Exemption of an Assistant Fire Chief Position in the Fire-Rescue Department from the Classified Service.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. This position is budgeted in the Emergency Medical Services Transport Program Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
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Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 9/30/2025, Item 50, (Council voted 7-0, Councilmember von Wilpert-not present, Councilmember Campillo-not present):
(O-2026-17) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22006 (New Series)
Ordinance authorizing the exemption of an Assistant Fire Chief position in the City’s Fire-Rescue Department from the Classified Service, based on advisory review and favorable comment by the Civil Service Commission on November 7, 2024. This position will be responsible for the new Strategic Operations Branch of the Department. This Action is brought under San Diego Charter Section 117(a)(17).
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on September 10, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Moreno, second by Council President Pro Tem Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Foster III-yea, Moreno-yea, Lee -yea, Elo-Rivera-yea.
Fire-Rescue: James Gaboury, (619) 533-4401
City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:58 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Kent Lee.
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 Cooperative Procurement Contract with 72 Hour LLC, (Doing Business as National Auto Fleet Group) for the Purchase of Class 4-8 Chassis and Cabs with Related Equipment, Accessories, and Services.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action is to approve a Cooperative Agreement for a not-to-exceed $95,153,179 for the City's heavy-duty vehicles with 72 Hour LLC doing business as National Fleet Auto Group.
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Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 9/30/2025, Item 51, (Council voted 6-1, Councilmember Moreno-nay, Councilmember von Wilpert-not present, Councilmember Campillonot present):
(O-2026-11) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22007 (New Series)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor or designee, on the City’s behalf, to enter into and sign a Cooperative Procurement Contract with 72 Hour LLC (doing business as National Auto Fleet Group), in an amount not-to-exceed $95,153,179, for the purchase of Class 4-8 Chassis and Cabs with Related Equipment, Accessories, and Services for the City’s medium and heavy-duty fleet as-needed, for a term extending through July 9, 2028, with up to three (3) additional oneyear options to renew, and related funding actions. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on September 10, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Council President Pro Tem Lee, second by Councilmember Elo-Rivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-1; Foster III-yea, Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Moreno-nay.
Department of General Services: Gina Dulay, (619) 527-7594 City Attorney Contact: Markecia Simmons
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:58 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. (Moreno moved the Consent Agenda but voted nay on Item 51.) Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: Vivian Moreno;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
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Item 52: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 10/7/2025, Item 50, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember LaCava-not present):
(O-2026-21) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22008 (New Series)
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
City Attorney Contact: Michael D. Johnston
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:58 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Kent Lee.
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 53: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 10/7/2025, Item 51, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember LaCava-not present):
(O-2026-20) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22009 (New Series)
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.
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: 10:58 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Kent Lee.
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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 54: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 10/7/2025, Item 52, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember LaCava-not present):
(O-2026-23) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22010 (New Series)
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.
VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, Foster III-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Shadi Sami, (619) 236-7306 City Attorney Contact: Adam Wander
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:58 AM
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CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Kent Lee.
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 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 10/7/2025, Item 53, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember LaCava-not present):
(O-2026-18) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22011 (New Series)
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.
VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, Foster III-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
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Engineering & Capital Projects: Shadi Sami, (619) 236-7306 City Attorney Contact: Bonny Hsu
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:58 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Kent Lee.
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: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 10/7/2025, Item 54, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember LaCava-not present):
(O-2026-22) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22012 (New Series)
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 III-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Shadi Sami, (619) 236-7306 City Attorney Contact: Adam Wander
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:58 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Kent Lee.
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: Adopting the 2026 Legislative Calendar and the FY 2027 Budget Development and FY 2026 Budget Monitoring Key Dates.
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-2026-134) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316464
Resolution adopting the 2026 Legislative Calendar and the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Development and Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Monitoring Key Dates.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on September 10, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Moreno, second by Committee Member Elo-Rivera, to review and approve the FY 2027 Budget Development and FY 2026 Budget Monitoring calendar and forward it to the City Council for consideration.
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VOTE: 4-0; Foster III-yea, Moreno-yea, Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea.
Council District 1: Heidi Palmer, (619) 236-6611
City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:58 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.
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: Update to Council Policy 600-08, Underground Conversion of Utility Lines by Utility Company.
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-2026-106) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316465
Resolution adopting amended version of City of San Diego Council Policy 600-08, titled "Underground Conversion of Utility Lines by Utility Company." Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Rules Committee meeting on March 19, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair LaCava, second by Committee Member Elo-Rivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions and to amend language in C.2.e to prioritize shade trees.
VOTE: 5-0; LaCava-yea, Lee-yea, Campillo-yea, Moreno-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea.
Transportation Department: Chelsea Klaseus, (858) 541-4325 City Attorney Contact: Ryan P. Gerrity
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:58 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.
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: Settlement of Manuel Duran v. City of San Diego et al., San Diego Superior Court Case No. 24CU015105C, Claim No. 36624.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $80,000 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 9.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-119) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316466
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Manuel Duran v. City of San Diego et al., San Diego Superior Court Case No. 24CU015105C, related to personal injuries as a result of a motor vehicle versus pedestrian accident at 4800 block of El Cajon Boulevard. Claim No. 36624.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Dave E. Abad, (619) 533-5821 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:58 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.
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 20 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Item 103: Settlement of Pre-Lit Claim of the California Department of Transportation, Claim No. 28416.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $1,575,149.48 will be paid from Water Utility Operating Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-118) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316467
Resolution authorizing the settlement of a pre-litigation claim filed by the California Department of Transportation for property damage stemming from two watermain breaks at 11th Avenue and A Street and the junction of southbound State Route 163 and southbound Interstate 5 on November 21, 2021. Claim No. 28416.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Dave E. Abad, (619) 533-5821 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:58 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.
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: Reappointment of Mr. Andy Hanau to a Second Term as City Auditor.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The current salary for the City Auditor is $288,328 plus additional compensation, including monthly automobile allowance, flexible benefits, and retirement benefits. This will be paid out of the budget for the Office of the City Auditor.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 21 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 21, 2025
(R-2026-81) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316468
Resolution reappointing Andy Hanau to serve as City Auditor for a second five-year term, starting November 10, 2025, in accordance with San Diego Charter section 39.2.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Audit Committee meeting on July 25, 2025.
ACTION: City Attorney David Karlin reported that the Audit Committee recommended the reappointment of Mr. Andy Hanau to serve as City Auditor.
VOTE: 4-0; Moreno-yea, Halpern-yea, Maffia-yea, Tabshouri-yea, Whitburn-not present.
Council District 8: Kevin Smith, (619) 236-6688
City Attorney Contact: David J. Karlin
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:58 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.
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 105: Appointment to the Community Forest 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: Outside of City limits.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-129) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316469
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Dr. Branden Wolner to the Community Forest Advisory Board for a term ending December 31, 2027.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 22 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Alma Robbins
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:58 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.
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 106: Appointments to the Board of Building Appeals and Advisors.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no expenditure being approved with this section.
Council District(s) Affected: 1, 2, 6.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-127) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316470
Resolution confirming the Mayor’s appointments Reagan Lawson, John O’Malley, and Matt Mangano, for terms ending March 1, 2026, and Dave Kenneth Adams, Kaitlin Endres, and Frank Fritsch, for terms ending March 1, 2027, to the Board of Building Appeals and Advisors.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Alma Robbins
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:58 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.
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;
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Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 107: Honorary Street Names: Recognition of Julia Legaspi on Penticton Way and of Alan Braynin at the intersection of Cornerstone Court West and Pacific Heights Boulevard, according to San Diego Municipal Code Section 125.1130, "Honorary Street Names," and Council Policy 200-10, "Honorary Street Names.”"
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Council Policy 200-10, “Honorary Street Names,” 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.
Therefore, funding for this honorary street title sign will be provided by Council District 6, in the amount of $1,272.95.
Council District(s) Affected: 6.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-149) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316471
Resolution designating the 6000 Block of Cornerstone West Court, at the intersection with Pacific Heights Boulevard, in the Sorrento Valley Community as Alan Braynin Court.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-148) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316472
Resolution designating the 9000 Block of Penticton Way, between Crater Drive and Polaris Drive, in the Mira Mesa Community as Julia Legaspi Way.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 6: Makana Rowan, (619) 236-6616
City Attorney Contact: Ryan P. Gerrity
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:58 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.
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);
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 24 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 108: Resolution Excusing Councilmember Raul A. Campillo From Certain City Council Meetings.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-133) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316473
Resolution Excusing Councilmember Campillo from Certain City Council Meetings.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 7: Vic Vettiyil, (619) 236-6749
City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:58 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.
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 330: FY 2024 Annual Report on Development Impact Fees and Other City Planning Managed Funds with Various CIP Allocations.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The approval of this item authorizes an increase to Capital Improvement Projects, not-to-exceed the following amounts: $500,000 toward CIP S16032 Solana Highlands Park, $100,000 toward CIP S16038 Carmel Grove Park, $100,000 toward CIP S16033 Carmel Knolls Park, $300,000 toward CIP S16034 Carmel Del Mar Park, $200,000 toward CIP S16035 Sage Canyon Park, and $10,974,527 toward CIP P26002 Del Mar Mesa Resource Mgmt Trails.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 25 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-136) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316474
Resolution accepting the Development Impact Fees Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report and making findings related to unexpended balances as required by California Government Code sections 66001 and 66006.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-137) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316475
Resolution creating a Capital Improvement Project for resource management trails in Del Mar Mesa.
Subitem-C: (R-2026-138) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316476
Resolution approving the allocation of Development Impact Fees to five Capital Improvement Projects in Carmel Valley and one Capital Improvement Project in Del Mar Mesa.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on September 18, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Lee, second by Chair Whitburn, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, Foster III- yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Planning: Breanne Busby, (619) 533-3710
City Attorney Contact: Noah Brazier
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:08 PM
Public testimony by Sally Smull and Blair Beekman.
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN 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;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Sean Elo-Rivera.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 26 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Item 331: 8610 Genesee Avenue, Project No. PRJ-1121151, Process Five Decision.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
All costs associated with the processing of the application are recovered through a fee paid for by the applicant.
Council District(s) Affected: 6.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-141 Cor. Copy 2) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316477 Resolution approving Tentative Map No. PMT-3318636 and Easement Vacation No. PMT3362924 for the 8610 Genesee Avenue Project No. PRJ-1121151.
Subitem-A: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Subitem-B: (O-2026-25) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 Introduction of an ordinance amending the Costa Verde Specific Plan to remove 12.6 acres located from the specific plan area; and amending Ordinance No. O-16675, adopted June 23, 1986, of the ordinances of the City of San Diego insofar as it conflicts herewith.
Subitem-B: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Development Services: Robin MacCartee, (619) 687-5942
City Attorney Contact: Noah Brazier
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:49 PM
Public testimony by Aria Grossman, Colin Parent, Chris Nielsen, and Stephanie Boudreale.
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION IN SUBITEM A; AND INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE IN SUBITEM B. 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).
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NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item S500: Show Up For San Diego FC Week.
MAYOR GLORIA, COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN, COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO, AND COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming October 24, 2025, to October 31, 2025, to be “Show Up For San Diego FC Week” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO APPROVE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
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: International Credit Union Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming October 16, 2025, to be “International Credit Union Day" in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO APPROVE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
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 28 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Item S502: United Against Hate Week 2025.
COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming October 19, 2025, to October 25, 2025, to be “United Against Hate Week 2025” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO APPROVE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
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.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Council President LaCava adjourned the meeting at 3:49 p.m. in honor of the memory of:
David Bazzo as requested by Council President Pro Tem Lee.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:45 PM