THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 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 INVOCATION.......................................................................................................................4 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................................4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE......................................................................................................4 CLOSED SESSION................................................................................................................4 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT .........................................................................................6
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ..........................................................................................................................................8 Item 200A Fiscal Year 2025 Year-End Financial Performance Report........................................8 Item 201: Master Lease Agreement to Finance General Fund Vehicles and Equipment and Solid Waste Management Fund Refuse and Recycling Bins..............................................................9 Item 250: Submission of Ballot Proposals for the June 2, 2026 Ballot....................................10 Item S400: Waiver of Council Policy 100-18 Community Parking District for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027, and Allocation of 2026 Funds to the Transportation Department............................11 Item S401: Approve Termination Agreement Related to the 1983 Corporation Grant Deed Between Ocean Industries, Inc. and City of San Diego; Approve First Amendment to Surf Sports Percentage Ground Lease for Property Located on the Corner of El Camino Real and Via de la Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014; Waive Portions of CP 700-10; Determine that the Proposed Actions are Exempt Under CEQA.....................................................................................................12 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................13 Minutes of Monday, October 27, 2025 Page 2
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ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................13 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 3
for the Regular Meeting of Monday, October 27, 2025
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President LaCava at 10:05 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 10:14 a.m. into Closed Session to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President LaCava at 2:02 p.m. with Councilmember Foster and Councilmember von Wilpert not present. Councilmember von Wilpert arrived to the meeting at 2:07 p.m. Councilmember Foster arrived to the meeting at 2:55 p.m.
Councilmember Campbell left the meeting at 4:44 p.m. Council President LaCava recessed the meeting at 6:18 p.m. for the purpose of a break. Council President LaCava reconvened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. with Councilmember Campbell not present. Councilmember Moreno left the meeting at 6:37 p.m. Councilmember Elo-Rivera left the meeting at 6:37 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 6:56 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
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-not present
(5) Councilmember von Wilpert-present
(6) Council President Pro Tem Lee-present
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(7) Councilmember Campillo-not present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-not present
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by City Clerk Diana J.S. Fuentes.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Councilmember Whitburn.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Whitburn.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CS-1 Kevin Che v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2024-00006335-CU-PA-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 35147
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025
DCA Assigned: Z. H. Rowland
This case arises from an automobile accident at the 2800 block of El Cajon Boulevard involving a City of San Diego parking enforcement officer. 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 Robert Johnson.
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
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CS-2 Peggy Wilson v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2024-00028982-CU-PO-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 30983
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025
DCA Assigned: I. G. Williamson
This personal injury case arises from a trip & fall the occurred at 16639 Roca Drive in Rancho Bernardo on November 2, 2022. 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 Robert Johnson.
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
CS-3 Riikka Kantonen v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2024-00017853-CU-PO-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 34828
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025
DCA Assigned: E. Benler-Ward
This case arises from a trip and fall on an uplift located at 6685 Neptune Place that occurred on July 9, 2023. 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 Robert Johnson and Million Mile Man.
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
Public Employment – Performance Evaluation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1):
CS-4 Title: City Clerk
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REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025
DCA Assigned: None
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 AM
Public testimony by Robert Johnson.
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1 (virtual):
Barbara Gordon commented on strategies for helping youth make good decisions.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:37 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on digital billboards.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:39 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3 (virtual):
TheOriginalDra commented on importance of doing what is right for the community and safe sleeping programs.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:41 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on federal administration.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:43 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
Ernie Casco commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:45 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Bob Kuczewski commented on business interests being prioritized over the public good.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:47 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Francine Maxwell commented on educating the community on Council Policy 200-08.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:50 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Judi Strang commented on concerns regarding the lease agreement.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:52 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
Zoom user commented on audits.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:53 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK
COMMENT
None.
Item 200: Fiscal Year 2025 Year-End Financial Performance Report.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no fiscal considerations. This is an informational item only.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
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Proposed Actions:
ITEM PRESENTED
This is an information item.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Department of Finance: Ambar Gutierrez, (619) 533-6297
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:05 PM
Item 201: Master Lease Agreement to Finance General Fund Vehicles and Equipment and Solid Waste Management Fund Refuse and Recycling Bins.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The City utilizes the Equipment and Vehicle Financing Program (EVFP) as a lease-purchase financing option to fund certain as-needed eligible essential equipment and fleet needs.
Currently, staff is seeking authorization to finance General Fund vehicles in an amount not-toexceed $40.5 million and Solid Waste Management Fund refuse and recycling bins for the Environmental Service Department in an amount not-to-exceed $41.5 million.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-27) RETURNED TO STAFF
Introduction of an Ordinance approving the City of San Diego’s Master Lease Agreement with Banc of America Public Capital Corporation for the purpose of financing the acquisition of General Fund vehicles and equipment and Solid Waste Management Fund refuse and recycling bins in an amount not-to-exceed $82,000,000 and taking other related actions and declaring its official intent to reimburse itself from the proceeds of tax-exempt lease-purchase obligations. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Debt Management: Marisol Valdovinos, (619) 236-6903
City Attorney Contact: Marguerite Middaugh
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:05 PM
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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 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.
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This does not include other processes, such as citizen initiatives, that can place a measure on a ballot.
Item S400: Waiver of Council Policy 100-18 Community Parking District for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027, and Allocation of 2026 Funds to the Transportation Department.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The proposed actions will provide an additional 15% in parking meter revenues annually during the waiver period ($2M-$2.5M) to invest in safer streets, improved infrastructure, and sustainable mobility. This action will increase general fund appropriations in FY26 by $1.8 million to be reimbursed by eligible CPD funds. With the associated increase in revenue, there is no net increase in General Fund appropriations.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-113 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316478
Resolution waiving Council Policy 100-18, titled Community Parking District for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 and related actions.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Transportation Department: Maggie McCormick, (619) 323-7318 City Attorney Contact: Cassandra Mougin
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:49 PM
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, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Kent Lee.
Item S401: Approve Termination Agreement Related to the 1983 Corporation Grant Deed Between Ocean Industries, Inc. and City of San Diego; Approve First Amendment to Surf Sports Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 11 for the Regular Meeting of Monday, October 27, 2025
Percentage Ground Lease for Property Located on the Corner of El Camino Real and Via de la Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014; Waive Portions of CP 700-10; Determine that the Proposed Actions are Exempt Under CEQA.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no costs associated with this item.
Council District(s) Affected: 1.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-164) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316479
Resolution determining that approval of two associated agreements, a termination agreement and a first amendment to ground lease, related to the 114-acre site commonly referred to as the Polo Fields in Del Mar, is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Title 14 California Code of Regulations Section 15323 and 15301.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-163 Rev 2) ADOPTED AS AMENDED AS RESOLUTION R-316480 Resolution approving a termination agreement between the City and Ocean Industries Inc., related to certain use restrictions in the 1983 grant deed, and approving a first amendment to the percentage ground lease between the City and Surf Sports LLC related to the 114-acre site commonly referred to as the Polo Fields in Del Mar; and waiving portions of Council Policy 700- 10 related to updating standard provisions and rent in amendments to long-term leases.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Jenny K. Goodman
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:51 PM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION IN SUBITEM A; AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION IN SUBITEM B AS AMENDED TO: 1) ADD A REQUIREMENT IN SECTION 9.1 OF
THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CITY OF SAN DIEGO PERCENTAGE GROUND LEASE WITH SURF
SPORTS, LLC TO COMPLETE THE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE COAST TO CREST TRAIL REQUIRED BY THE SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO LATER THAN JUNE 30, 2027; 2) ADD A NEW SECTION TO THE ORIGINAL LEASE TO INCLUDE AN “ANNUAL PAYMENT TO THE PARK AND RECREATION OPPORTUNITY FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF AT LEAST $100,000; 3) DIRECT STAFF TO UPDATE THE BASE RENT ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1, 2026, PURSUANT TO SECTION
3.1.1; 4) DIRECT STAFF TO GIVE THE REQUIRED NOTICE AND UPDATE THE PERCENTAGE RENT ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1, 2026, PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.1.2; 5) DIRECT STAFF
TO REQUEST ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PROVIDE EVIDENCE THAT THE LESSEE IS CURRENT WITH THE BASE RENT AND THE PERCENTAGE RENT; AND 6) DIRECT STAFF Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 12 for the Regular Meeting of Monday, October 27, 2025
ENSURES THAT GROSS REVENUE HAS BEEN CALCULATED ACROSS THE ENTIRE PREMISES PRIOR TO THE READJUSTMENT. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 6:56 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:56 PM