THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 04, 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 ..........................................................................................................................................5 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS ...........................................................................................5 Item 30: Slow Fashion Day..................................................................................................6 Item 50: Second amendment to contract 10089693-21-S, Electronic Filing System..................6 Item 51: 8610 Genesee Avenue, Project No. PRJ-1121151, Process Five Decision ...................7 Item 100: Hotel Circle and Taylor St Roundabout Improvement .............................................8 Item 101: Settlement of Celerina Frilles and Matt Frilles v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2020-00015947-CU-CR-CTL, Claim No. 22724.......................................9 Item 102: Settlement of Abdullah Wright v. City of San Diego, et al., United States District Court Case No. 24cv02089 GPC BLM, Claim No. 35760 .........................................................10 Item 103: Settlement of Terry Wilson v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2024-00011752-CU-PO-CTL, Risk No. 34047 ...................................................................11 Item 104: Settlement of Lisa Castro v. City of San Diego et al, San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2023-00055625-CU-PO-CTL, Claim No. 33913 .................................................................12 Minutes of Tuesday, November 04, 2025 Page 2
Table of Contents (Continued)
Item 105: Appointment to the Climate Advisory Board.........................................................13 Item 106: Appointment to the Consolidated Plan Advisory Board..........................................13 Item 330: The 2025 Annual Report on Homes.....................................................................14 Item 331: Proposed Amendments to Council Policy 200-15, Increasing the Loss of Revenue Fee for Valet Zones, Increasing the Streetary Permit Fee , and an Informational Update on Progress of Parking Reform Items.....................................................................................................15 Item 332: Proposed Response to Grand Jury Report – “Never Been Challenged, City of San Diego Development Impact Fee Program Redux” .................................................................16 Item S500: Youth Homelessness, Outreach, Prevention, and Education (HOPE) Month ..........17 Item S501: Exemption of Council Representative Position in Council District 9 from Classified Service..............................................................................................................................18 Item S502: Contract Extension with Ace Parking for Balboa Park Tram Services ....................19 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................20 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................20 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 10:07 a.m. Councilmember Elo-Rivera arrived to the meeting at 10:09 a.m. Councilmember von Wilpert arrived to the meeting at 10:20 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 11:10 a.m. for the noon recess to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President LaCava at 2:07 p.m. with Councilmember von Wilpert and Councilmember Moreno not present. Councilmember Moreno arrived to the meeting at 2:17 p.m. Councilmember Moreno left the meeting at 4:48 p.m. Councilmember Campbell left the meeting at 5:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 5:13 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-present
(5) Councilmember von Wilpert-not present
(6) Council President Pro Tem Lee-present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
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(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-not present
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Councilmember Moreno.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Moreno.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on National Guard in San Francisco; and Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) issues.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:58 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2 (virtual):
Ernie Casco commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:00 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3 (virtual):
Bob Kuczewski commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:03 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4 (virtual):
Al Del Mastro commented on restrictions on landlords.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on Assembly Bill 8.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:07 AM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT CITY CLERK COMMENT:
City Clerk Fuentes reminded everyone that today is Election Day and encouraged all to vote.
She noted that City employees and others in the area may use the ballot drop box located outside City Hall. For those mailing their ballots, she emphasized the importance of ensuring they are postmarked by today for them to be counted.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:28 AM
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
NOTE: The following Proclamation was NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item 30: Slow Fashion Day.
COUNCILMEMBER MORENO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming November 9, 2025, to be “Slow Fashion Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:09 AM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO APPROVE. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
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);
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Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Item 50: Second amendment to contract 10089693-21-S, Electronic Filing System.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Increase the total compensation from $330,000 to $392,000 to provide the funds for the extension of the Contract.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-39) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance approving the Second Amendment to a Contract with Pasadena Consulting Group LLC for electronic filing system for California Fair Political Practices Commission forms.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Rules Committee meeting on October 22, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Elo-Rivera, second by Committee Member Campillo, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; LaCava-yea, Lee-yea, Campillo-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Moreno-not present.
Office of the City Clerk: Cristina Hernandez, (619) 533-4024 City Attorney Contact: Hilda R. Mendoza
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO INTRODUCE. 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).
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Item 51: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 10/21/2025, Item 331, Subitem B, (Council voted 9-0):
(O-2026-25) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22013 (New Series)
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.
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: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. 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).
Item 100: Hotel Circle and Taylor St Roundabout Improvement.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
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The total project cost in the Grant Application is $218,000. There is a 10% match requirement of the grant application.
The grant funding from the State will provide $196,200. The City is responsible for the remaining $21,800 (10%), of which $16,495.98 is from the ACTIVE TRANS IN LIEU Fund, and $5,304.02 is from the CIP Streamview Drive Improvement Phase 2 project fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-168) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316497
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to make applications to Highway Safety Improvements Program (HSIP) and take all necessary actions to secure funding in an amount not-to-exceed $196,200 for the Hotel Circle Taylor Street Roundabout project; and Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to increase the Fiscal Year 2026 CIP Budget, and to accept, appropriate and expend an amount not-to-exceed $196,200, for the purpose of preliminary engineering, designs, and construction of the project, contingent upon receipt of a fully executed Grant Agreement if the Grant funding is secured, and related fiscal actions.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Transportation Department: Steven Bliss, (760) 533-2904 City Attorney Contact: Ryan P. Gerrity
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. 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).
Item 101: Settlement of Celerina Frilles and Matt Frilles v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2020-00015947-CU-CR-CTL, Claim No. 22724.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $500,000.00 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
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Council District(s) Affected: 4.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-153) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316498
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Celerina Frilles and Matt Frilles v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-00015947-CU-CR-CTL, related to a claim of personal injuries arising out of an alleged dangerous condition of public property and alleged violation of the American with Disabilities Act/California Disabled Persons Act. Claim No. 22724.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Paul H. James, (619) 533-5454 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. 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).
Item 102: Settlement of Abdullah Wright v. City of San Diego, et al., United States District Court Case No. 24cv02089 GPC BLM, Claim No. 35760.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $107,336.79 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 9.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-150) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316499
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Abdullah Wright v. City of San Diego, et al., United States District Court Case No. 24cv02089 GPC BLM, alleging constitutional violations arising from an interaction when a San Diego Police Officer detained Plaintiff to investigate a potential crime on September 24, 2023. Claim No. 35760.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
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Office of the City Attorney: Elizabeth L. Atkins, (619) 236-6508 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. 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).
Item 103: Settlement of Terry Wilson v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2024-00011752-CU-PO-CTL, Risk No. 34047.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $125,000.00 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-117 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316500
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Terry Wilson v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2024-00011752-CU-PO-CTL, related to a claim for personal injury damages from a trip and fall accident on the sidewalk at 4100 Front Street in the City of San Diego on March 16, 2023. Claim No. 34047.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: John Pearson, (619) 533-6193 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. 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);
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Not Present: (None).
Item 104: Settlement of Lisa Castro v. City of San Diego et al, San Diego Superior Court No. 37- 2023-00055625-CU-PO-CTL, Claim No. 33913.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $115,000.00 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 1.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-155) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316501
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Lisa Castro v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2023-00055625-CU-PO-CTL, related to a claim for personal injury damages from a trip and fall accident on sidewalk uplift on the 5200 block of La Jolla Boulevard, City of San Diego on January 14, 2023. Claim No. 33913.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Andrew M. Poplin, (619) 533-4801 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. 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).
Item 105: 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: 8.
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Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-161 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316502
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Ronald Diaz, for a term ending August 1, 2027, to the Climate Advisory Board.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. 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).
Item 106: Appointment to the Consolidated Plan Advisory Board.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this section.
Council District(s) Affected: 4.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-166) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316503
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Dr. LaWana Richmond, for a term ending July 1, 2027, to the Consolidated Plan Advisory Board.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. 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).
Item 330: The 2025 Annual Report on Homes.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This is an informational item only; there is no cost associated with this item.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
ITEM PRESENTED
This is an informational item only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Planning: Samuel Solis, (619) 533-3954
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:08 PM
Item 331: Proposed Amendments to Council Policy 200-15, Increasing the Loss of Revenue Fee for Valet Zones, Increasing the Streetary Permit Fee , and an Informational Update on Progress of Parking Reform Items.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no costs associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
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Subitem-A: (R-2026-165) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316504
Resolution adopting an amended version of City Council Policy 200-15 titled Valet Parking and Passenger Loading Zone Policy.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-167 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS AMENDED AS RESOLUTION R-316505 Resolution approving the establishment of new valet parking permit loss of revenue fees for inclusion in the City Rate Book.
Subitem-C: (R-2026-169 Cor. Copy) RETURNED TO STAFF
Resolution amending the Spaces as Places exclusive use fee for streetaries in the public right-ofway for inclusion in the City Rate Book.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on September 18, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Whitburn, second by Committee Member Foster, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, Foster-yea, von Wilpert-yea.
Transportation Department: Maggie McCormick, (619) 323-7318 City Attorney Contact: Cassandra Mougin
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:37 PM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION IN SUBITEM A; AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION IN SUBITEM B AMENDING THE EXPANDED VALET ZONE FEE PER 22 FEET OR 1 PARKING SPACE TO: 1) $7500 FOR STANDARD METERED ZONE; 2) $10,000 FOR SPECIAL EVENT METER ZONE AND; 3) $7500 FOR PARTIAL VALET ZONE. 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;
Nay: Sean Elo-Rivera;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert.
Note: Subitem C was “Returned to Staff”.
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Item 332: Proposed Response to Grand Jury Report – “Never Been Challenged, City of San Diego Development Impact Fee Program Redux”.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-171) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316506
Resolution approving the response to 2024/2025 San Diego County Grand Jury Report Titled "Never Been Challenged, City of San Diego Development Impact Fee Program Redux." This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on October 23, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Lee, second by Chair Whitburn, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, von Wilpert-yea, Foster-not present.
Office of the Independent Budget Analyst: Erin Noel, (619) 235-5284 City Attorney Contact: Corrine Neuffer
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:45 PM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Marni von Wilpert, Vivian Moreno.
NOTE: The following Proclamation was NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item S500: Youth Homelessness, Outreach, Prevention, and Education (HOPE) Month.
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COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT AND COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming the month of November 2025 to be “Youth Homelessness Outreach, Prevention, and Education (HOPE) Month” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:09 AM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO APPROVE. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
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: Exemption of Council Representative Position in Council District 9 from Classified Service.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The salary allocations will be absorbed by the Council District 9 office budget.
Council District(s) Affected: 9.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-33) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the exemption of a Council Representative I position assigned to the Council District 9 Office from the Classified Service, based on advisory review and favorable comment by the Civil Service Commission on October 2, 2025. This position will be responsible for supporting priorities, concerns, and opportunities for collaboration across District 9 neighborhoods, in addition to other duties. This Action is brought under San Diego Charter Section 117(a)(17).
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 9: Molly-Weber, (619) 510-6891
City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:23 AM
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CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO INTRODUCE. 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).
Item S502: Contract Extension with Ace Parking for Balboa Park Tram Services.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This amendment increases the not-to-exceed amount of the original agreement by $2,800,000 for an additional two-year period through December 19, 2027, for a total contract amount of $6,128,500. The General Fund and Transient Occupancy Tax Fund will be used as funding sources, though this will be supplemented with another fund that will eventually be created exclusively for Balboa Park improvements, once the parking revenue materializes.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-41) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute a Second Amendment to the Contract with Ace Parking III, LLC, to allow the City to use the Contract beyond five years, through December 19, 2027, increase the total not-to-exceed amount of the Contract by $2,800,000 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $6,128,500, and modify the Contract pursuant to the terms and conditions contained in the Second Amendment to the Contract, for Balboa Park Tram Services.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Parks & Recreation: Jon Richards, (619) 235-5992
City Attorney Contact: Nicole Pedone
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:28 PM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO INTRODUCE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
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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
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Council President LaCava adjourned the meeting at 5:13 p.m. in honor of the memory of:
Gordon Brown as requested by Councilmember Foster.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:09 PM