THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2025
AT 10:00 AM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
Table of Contents
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING..........................................................................................3 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING...................................................................................3 ROLL CALL ..........................................................................................................................3 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................................4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE......................................................................................................4 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT .........................................................................................4
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ..........................................................................................................................................6 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS ...........................................................................................6 Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes...................................................................................6 Item 30: Matt Vespi Day .....................................................................................................7 Item 31: San Diego Rescue Mission’s 70th Anniversary Day...................................................7 Item 32: Evan Tando Day ...................................................................................................8 Item 50: First Amendment to the Consulting Agreement with Parkeology LLC, Formerly Katherine Clark, for Artist Consulting Services for Creation of an Original, Site-Specific Public Artwork for Mira Mesa Community Park Public Art Project Phase II (H197094) .........................8 Item 100: Approval of Request for a Conflict-of-Interest Waiver from Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker, LLP .......................................................................................................10 Item 101: CalRecycle 2025-26 Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program..11 Item 102: Settlement of Larry Speller v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2023-00023760-CU-PO-CTL, Claim No. 30837 .................................................................12 Minutes of Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Page 2
Table of Contents (Continued)
Item 103: Appointment of a Public Member Applicant to the Audit Committee Screening Committee.........................................................................................................................12 Item 104: Appointment to the Climate Advisory Board.........................................................13 Item 105: Appointment to the Mobility Board......................................................................14 Item 106: Appointment to the Youth Commission................................................................15 Item 107: Reappointments to the Mission Bay Park Committee ............................................16 Item 108: Reappointments to the Airports Advisory Committee ............................................17 Item 330: Approval of the Child and Youth Plan Update.......................................................18 Item 331: Adjustments to Water and Wastewater Rates in Accordance with the Cost of Service Studies and Proposition 218................................................................................................19 Item S500: Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego Authorizing and Establishing the UC San Diego Banner District..............................................................................................20 Item S501: Eddie Garcia Day .............................................................................................21 Item S502: Michelle "Mr. B Baby" Guerrero Day ..................................................................22 Item S503: Approval of Appropriation and Expenditure of Citywide Library Development Impact Fee Fund (DIF) for the City Heights Branch Library Performance Annex Improvement Project, CIP S-23013 ......................................................................................................................22 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................23 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................24 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 3
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CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President LaCava at 10:03 a.m. Councilmember Foster arrived to the meeting at 10:07 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 12:30 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 von Wilpert and Councilmember Elo-Rivera not present. Councilmember von Wilpert arrived to the meeting at 2:09 p.m. Councilmember Elo-Rivera arrived to the meeting at 2:13 p.m.
Councilmember Campbell and Councilmember Campillo left the meeting at 4:27 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 4:44 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 (cp)
ROLL CALL
(1) Council President LaCava-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-not present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-present
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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Council President Pro Tem Lee.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council President Pro Tem Lee.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1 (virtual):
Andrea Ebbing commented on new due process bill.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:26 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on de-escalation of militarization; and Automated License Plates Readers.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:28 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3 (virtual):
Kathleen Lippitt commented on Jane Goodall; and environmental damage from the marijuana industry.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:30 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4 (virtual):
TheOriginalDra commented on illusion of choice; and child trafficking.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:32 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
Jay Goldberg commented on short-term rental properties.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:34 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Ernie Casco commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:36 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Madison commented on cannabis risks during pregnancy.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:38 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Bob Kuczewski commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport; and controlling the agenda.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:40 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on strong policy enforcement and prevention messaging regarding marijuana.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:42 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT None.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
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Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for September 8, 2025.
Subitem-B: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for September 9, 2025.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO APPROVE. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo.
NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item 30: Matt Vespi Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming November 3, 2025, to be “Matt Vespi Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
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Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 31: San Diego Rescue Mission’s 70th Anniversary Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA' S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming November 1, 2025, to be “San Diego Rescue Mission’s 70th Anniversary Day" in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 32: Evan Tando Day.
COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN' S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming October 28, 2025, to be “Evan Tando Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo.
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Item 50: First Amendment to the Consulting Agreement with Parkeology LLC, Formerly Katherine Clark, for Artist Consulting Services for Creation of an Original, Site-Specific Public Artwork for Mira Mesa Community Park Public Art Project Phase II (H197094).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
$136,775 from Mira Mesa Fund to account for the increase in material costs and the administrative costs incurred by Parkeology LLC during the delays with design, contracting, and construction of Mira Mesa Community Park Phase 2.
Council District(s) Affected: 6.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-15) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or their designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Contract with Parkeology LLC (formerly Katherine Clark) to extend the Contract beyond five years to February 14, 2027, and to increase the Contract by an additional amount of $136,775.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting on October 8, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Lee, second by Committee Member Campbell, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Campillo-yea, Foster-yea, Campbell-yea, Lee-yea.
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Ken So
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO INTRODUCE. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo.
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Item 100: Approval of Request for a Conflict-of-Interest Waiver from Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker, LLP.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker, LLP will be paid by the City’s insurer, Starr Insurance, for its work related to the incident.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-108) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316481
Resolution granting the waiver of conflict-of-interest request by Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker, LLP, and consent to the law firm’s representation of the City relating to the aircraft crash near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport on May 22, 2025.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Ian G. Williamson, (619) 533-5920 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 101: CalRecycle 2025-26 Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action is for acceptance of grant funding for the Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program (CCPP) through CalRecycle. The approximate $1,750,000 in CalRecycle grant funds (approximately $350,000 annually) received over the period of 5 fiscal years will support city wide beverage container recycling. There is no matching requirement or cost to the City associated with these funds.
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Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-120) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316482
Resolution authorizing the Mayor or designee to submit applications to CalRecycle for the Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 through and including Fiscal Year 2029/2030, and all related actions.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Environmental Services: Andrea Deleon, (858) 573-1243
City Attorney Contact: Nicole M. Denow
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 102: Settlement of Larry Speller v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2023-00023760-CU-PO-CTL, Claim No. 30837.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $425,000 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 8.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-139) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316483
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Larry Speller v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2023-00023760-CU-PO-CTL (Litigation), related to personal injuries as a result of a trip and fall at 1400 block of National Avenue. Claim No. 30837.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
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Office of the City Attorney: Andrew M. Poplin, (619) 533-4801 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 103: Appointment of a Public Member Applicant to the Audit Committee Screening Committee.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-158) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316484
Resolution confirming Courtney Ruby to serve as an outside financial expert member on the Audit Committee's Screening Committee as required by San Diego Charter section 39.1.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Audit Screening Committee meeting on October 8, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Moreno, second by Committee Member Kitrosser, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Moreno-yea, Andolina-yea, Kitrosser-yea.
Office of the Independent Budget Analyst: Erin Noel, (619) 235-5284 City Attorney Contact: David J. Karlin
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 104: Appointment to the Climate 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: 9.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-144) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316485
Resolution confirming the Mayor’s appointment of Dustin DeMatteo to the Climate Advisory Board for a term ending August 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: 11:05 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 105: Appointment to the Mobility Board.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
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There is no City expenditure being approved with this section.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-143) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316486
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Adrian Baker-Kang, for a term ending February 1, 2027, to the Mobility Board.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 106: Appointment to the Youth Commission.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this section.
Council District(s) Affected: 1.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-145) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316487
Resolution confirming the Mayor’s appointment of Layla Al-Khafaji to the City of San Diego Youth Commission for a term ending July 1, 2026.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
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Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Alma Robbins
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 107: Reappointments to the Mission Bay Park Committee.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this section.
Council District(s) Affected: 1, 2, 3, 5.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-128) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316488
Resolution confirming the Mayor's reappointments of James Gross, for a term ending June 30, 2026, and Bernadette Butkiewicz, Giovanni Ingolia, Jeff Johnson, Ryan Karlsgodt, and Catherine Jolley Umemoto, for terms ending June 30, 2027, to the Mission Bay Park Committee.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo.
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Item 108: Reappointments to the Airports Advisory Committee.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this section.
Council District(s) Affected: 1 & Outside of City Limits.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-142) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316489
Resolution confirming the Mayor's reappointments of Rob Hixson and Jason Ponchetti, for terms ending February 28, 2029, to the Airports Advisory Committee.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 330: Approval of the Child and Youth Plan Update.
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-2026-107) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316493
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Resolution authorizing the adoption of the Update to the Child and Youth Strategic Plan.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Community and Neighborhood Services Committee meeting on September 17, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Campbell, second by Foster, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE 2-0; Campbell-yea, Foster-yea, Campillo-not present.
Office of Child and Youth Success: Tara Ryan, (619) 904-0794 City Attorney Contact: Ken So
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM
MOTION BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL TO ADOPT. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 331: Adjustments to Water and Wastewater Rates in Accordance with the Cost of Service Studies and Proposition 218.
Continued from the meeting of 9/30/2025, Item 331, at the request of Council President LaCava, for further review.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
No cost associated with this action. If approved, this action increases revenue.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-110) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316494
Resolution determining that the approval of adjustments to water and wastewater rates in accordance with the water and wastewater cost of service studies and Proposition 218 is Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 17 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 28, 2025
statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Guidelines Section 15273.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-109 Rev. Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS AMENDED AS RESOLUTION R-316495 Resolution approving adjustments to water and wastewater rates in accordance with the water and wastewater cost of service studies and Proposition 218.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Public Utilities: Adam Jones, (858) 614-4030
City Attorney Contact: D. Johnston
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:07 PM
Public testimony by Tim Douglass, Mike Frattali, Michael Drennan, Bernie S., MaryAnn C., Joel Scalzitti, Robert W., Jill Spriggs, Dr. David Kennedy, Cheryl S., Courtney Brown, Terri Altorelli, Madeline Hayes, Aline King, Doug Kaye, Nika Morozova, Greg Montoya, Andrea Ebbing, Melanie Cohn, Blair Beekman, Jay Goldberg, Michael Dwyer, TheOriginalDra, Al Del Mastro, and Bob Kuczewski.
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS AMENDED TO REJECT THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION OF A FOUR-YEAR 63% WATER RATE HIKE AND APPROVE A REDUCED TWO-YEAR WATER RATE ADJUSTMENT AT THE REQUIRED INCREASES OF 14.7% AND 14.5%. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno; Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
Item S500: Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego Authorizing and Establishing the UC San Diego Banner District.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
No City funds expended for the creation of the UC San Diego Banner District. The UC San Diego Banner District will be sponsored and funded by UC San Diego.
Council District(s) Affected: 1, 6.
Proposed Actions:
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Establish the University of California San Diego (UCSD) Banner District and authorize UCSD to install street banners in the public right-of-way promoting cultural or civic events or activities of general public interest.
Subitem-A: (R-2026-156) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316490
Resolution determining that the approval of the University of California San Diego Banner District and authorization to install and display banners in the public right-of-way is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
Subitem-B: (R-2026-157) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316491
Resolution establishing the University of California San Diego Banner District and authorizing the installation and display of banners in the public right-of-way.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 1: Abbey Reuter, (619) 236-6611
City Attorney Contact: Lindsey Sebastian
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo.
NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item S501: Eddie Garcia Day.
COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming October 7, 2025, to be “Eddie Garcia Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
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Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo.
Item S502: Michelle "Mr. B Baby" Guerrero Day.
COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN AND COUNCILMEMBER MORENO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming October 29, 2025, to be “Michelle ‘Mr. B Baby’ Guerrero Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo.
Item S503: Approval of Appropriation and Expenditure of Citywide Library Development Impact Fee Fund (DIF) for the City Heights Branch Library Performance Annex Improvement Project, CIP S-23013.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
A total of $899,000 is requested to be appropriated from the Citywide Library DIF Fund 400887 and will be budgeted in Capital Improvement Project S-23013, City Heights Library Performance Annex Improvement project.
Council District(s) Affected: 9.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-121) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316492
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 20 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to increase the Capital Improvements Program Budget in CIP S-23013, City Heights Branch Library Performance Annex Improvement Project, for project related costs, and to appropriate and expend an amount not-to-exceed $899,000 from the Citywide Library DIF Fund (400887) for the purpose of funding grant-ineligible soft and hard costs during Phase 2 construction activities, including for the Design-Build Contract with Swinerton Builders, contingent upon the Chief Financial Officer first furnishing one or more certificates certifying that the funds necessary for expenditure are, or will be, on deposit with the City Treasurer.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Community and Neighborhood Services Committee meeting on October 22, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Campbell, second by Vice Chair Campillo, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 2-0; Campbell-yea, Campillo-yea, Foster-not present.
Library: Gudino, (619) 236-5889
City Attorney Contact: Ken So
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 4:44 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:44 PM
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 21 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 28, 2025