THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
OF
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025
AT 9:00 AM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
Table of Contents
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING..........................................................................................2 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING...................................................................................2 ROLL CALL ..........................................................................................................................2 INVOCATION.......................................................................................................................3 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................................3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE......................................................................................................3 CLOSED SESSION................................................................................................................3 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT........................................................................................11 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................12 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................13 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 2
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CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President LaCava at 9:08 a.m. Councilmember Moreno arrived at the meeting at 9:10 a.m. Councilmember Campillo arrived at the meeting at 9:12 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 9:39 a.m. into Closed Session, to be reconvened at a later time.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President LaCava at 5:56 p.m. with Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember von Wilpert, and Councilmember Moreno not present. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 5:57 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
(7) Councilmember Campillo-not present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-not present
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-not present
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INVOCATION
The invocation was given by City Clerk Diana J.S. Fuentes.
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.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
SCS-1 Save Our Access v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00035094-CU-TT-CTL Court of Appeal Case No. D084132
Risk Management Department Claim File No. 30716
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025 SDCA Assigned: B. P. Syz
This item involves litigation related to Measure C, a November 2022 ballot measure to exclude the Midway-Pacific Highway Community Plan Area from the Costal Zone’s 30-foot height limit.
Save Our Access seeks to invalidate Measure C due to an alleged failure to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of litigation and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 9:12 AM
Public testimony by zoom user, Mandy H, Blair Beekman, and Al Del Mastro.
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
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SCS-2 Juan Moreno v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00000473-CU-PA-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 28701
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025 DCA Assigned: J. P. Pearson
This case arises from a motor vehicle versus pedestrian accident which occurred on December 3, 2021, at the intersection of Mission Boulevard and Thomas Avenue. 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: 9:12 AM
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
SCS-3 January 22, 2024 Flooding Litigation
1. Montoya, Gregory, et al. v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court (SDSC) Case No. 37-2024-00021327
2. Aguilar, Cecilio, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU031479C
3. Aguirre, Manuel, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU017722C
4. Aguirre, Rosa, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU011981C
5. Alliance San Diego, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU010679C
6. Allstate Insurance Company, et al. v. City of San Diego SDSC Case No. 25CU020790C
7. Apgar, Lloyd, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 37-2024-00024491
8. Arroyo Rodriguez, et al v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU025594N
9. Avila, Daniela, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU028107C
10. Banks, Robert, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU031161C
11. Baptista, Matthew v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU005305C
12. Bethke, et al v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU027524N
13. Bloom, Stuart, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU003502C
14. Bryant, Nautica v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU022360C
15. Buenrostro, Edder, et al v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 37-2024-00030791-CU-PO-NC
16. Chicano Federation v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU030363C
17. Coastal Pride Towing, Inc. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 37-2024-00023296
18. Cortez, Yasmin, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU026011C
19. Croft, Brian, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 37-2024-00029980
20. Cruz, Evelyn, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU022804C
21. Dandoy, Renato, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 37-2024-00030662 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 5
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22. Delgado, Rosaura et al. v City of National City, City of San Diego, et al., SDSC Case No. 24CU013086C
23. Faria, Vanessa v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU013871C
24. Fisher, Aberzine v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU020170C
25. Galibut, et al v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU011323C
26. Garcia, Baldomero, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU000234C
27. Gomez, Carlos, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU024045N
28. Gonzales, Francisco, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU000231C
29. Gonzales, Teresa, et al v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU013885C
30. Hampton, Angela v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU000134C
31. Hansaya, Keuavanh, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU001312C
32. Hesser, Brett et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU013892C
33. Leisureland v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU018166C
34. Lloyds of London v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU016268C
35. Logan Development II, LP v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU022816C
36. Melchor, Amalio, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 37-2024-00030743
37. Mercury Insurance Company, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU018745C
38. National Black Contractors Foundation of America, Inc., et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU012118C
39. Navarro, Alberto, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 37-24-00028601
40. Navarro, Jose, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU026650C
41. Navarro, Martha, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 37-24-00029789
42. Ortiz, Misael, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU000267C
43. Palomar Specialty Insurance Co, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU024342C
44. Perez, Elena, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 37-2024-00030795
45. Perez, Irma v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU003596C
46. Rivera, Fernando, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 37-2024-00030688
47. Rodriguez, Cristian, et al. v. County of San Diego, et al., SDSC Case No. 24CU000273C
48. Rodriguez, Timoteo, et al. v. County of San Diego, et al., SDSC Case No. 24CU000278C
49. Saunders, Karin, et al. v. City of San Diego, et al, SDSC Case No. 24CU026759C
50. SDC Parts, LLC, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU003270C
51. Silva, Patricia, et al v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 24CU001997C
52. Turner, Angela v. City of San Diego, SDSC Case No. 25CU002366C
53. Wakeland Village Green Apartments LP v. City of San Diego SDSC Case No. 25CU025026C Risk Management Department Claim File No. Multiple
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025 SDCA Assigned: M. T. Phelps and S. M. Robinson
Outside Counsel: D. Semerdjian and J. Schena, Schwartz Semerdjian Cauley Schena & Bush; M. Dean and S. Gazzo, Dean Gazzo Roistacher; J. Morris and W. Pate, Devaney Pate Morris; C.
Miller and R. Caplan, Buchalter, APC
This matter is an update on the lawsuits arising from an extreme rainstorm that occurred on January 22, 2024, which resulted in flooding throughout the City. These inverse condemnation Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 6
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lawsuits allege Plaintiffs suffered real and personal property damage due to the flooding. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the lawsuits and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 9:12 AM
Public testimony by Blair Beekman and Al Del Mastro.
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
SCS-4 This item was removed from the agenda.
Public Employment – Appointment, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1):
SCS-5 Title: Executive Director, Commission on Police Practices REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025 SDCA Assigned: M. Merrell
The purpose of this closed session is for the City Council to interview the final candidates for the position of Executive Director of the Commission on Police Practices, an unrepresented position in the City’s unclassified service. Under San Diego City Charter section 41.2, the City Council appoints the Executive Director of the Commission on Police Practices and establishes their initial annual compensation. The City Council will appoint the Executive Director of the Commission on Police Practices and make its final determination on compensation, including salary, at a future, open session meeting of the City Council.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 9:12 AM
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
SCS-6 City Council Designated Representatives:
Joe LaCava, Council President
Henry Foster, Councilmember
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025 SDCA Assigned: M. Merrell
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By San Diego Resolution R-316220 (May 20, 2025), the City Council designated Council President Joe LaCava and Councilmember Henry Foster as the City’s labor negotiators under California Government Code section 54957.6(a), for purposes of receiving instruction from the City Council related to the appointment of the Executive Director of the Commission on Police Practices. This position is unrepresented, in the City’s unclassified service. Under San Diego City Charter section 41.2, the City Council appoints the Executive Director of the Commission on Police Practices and establishes the Executive Director’s initial annual compensation. The purpose of this closed session is for the City Council to review its position and instruct its designated representatives on presenting a conditional offer of employment to the selected candidate and negotiating compensation. The City Council will appoint the Executive Director of the Commission on Police Practices and make its final determination on compensation, including salary, at a future, open session meeting of the City Council.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 9:12 AM
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
SCS-7 City Designated Management Team Representatives:
Timothy Davis, Burke, Williams, & Sorensen LLP, Labor Negotiation Consultant Mark Wilson, Burke, Williams, & Sorensen LLP, Labor Negotiation Consultant Rolando Charvel, Chief Financial Officer
Alia Khouri, Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Kris McFadden, Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Kristina Peralta, Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Casey Smith, Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Matt Yagyagan, Director of Policy, Office of the Mayor
Julie Rasco, Director, Human Resources Department
Abby Jarl-Veltz, Deputy Director, Human Resources Department Jeremy Culuko, Deputy Director, Human Resources Department Jonnabelle Domingo, Supervising Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Erik Hanson, Senior Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Manuel Quintero, Senior Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Abegaile Serafico, Senior Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Jennifer Manos, Senior Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Kawanda McLendon, Senior Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Sophia Williams, Senior Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Linda Chambers, Senior Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Kirsten McGinn, Senior Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Timothy Corcoran, Senior Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Scott Harris, Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Brian Mallard, Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 8
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Yvette Davis-Duckett, Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Hannah Filley, Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Kanella Glover, Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Lorene Parker, Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Angela Colton, Director, Risk Management Department
Quennelle Allen, Deputy Director, Risk Management Department Carly Danney, Benefits Manager, Risk Management Department Benjamin Battaglia, Assistant Director, Department of Finance Jeffrey Peelle, Assistant Director, Department of Finance Chris Purcell, Financial Operations Manager, Department of Finance Sally Rubi, Financial Operations Manager, Department of Finance Luis Mateos, Payroll Manager, Department of Finance
Nicholas O’Donnell, Principal Accountant, Department of Finance Virgilio Afan Jr., Program Coordinator, Department of Finance Robert Logan, Fire Chief, Fire-Rescue Department
James Gaboury, Assistant Fire Chief, Fire-Rescue Department Daniel Eddy, Assistant Fire Chief, Fire-Rescue Department James Gartland, Lifeguard Chief, Fire-Rescue Department Scott Wahl, Police Chief, Police Department
Rudy Tai, Deputy Chief, Police Department
Shawn Takeuchi, Assistant Chief, Police Department
Kyle Meaux, Assistant Director, Police Department
Jim McNeill, Assistant City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Jonathan Ferreras, Program Coordinator, Office of the City Attorney, solely for negotiations with the Deputy City Attorneys Association.
Following Management Team representatives to execute tentative agreements and memoranda of understanding reached in meet and confer, and to present all tentative agreements and memoranda of understanding reached in meet and confer to the Council for final determination and approval by the Council as to policy and the City Attorney as to form or correctness:
Timothy Davis, Burke, Williams, & Sorensen LLP, Labor Negotiation Consultant Mark Wilson, Burke, Williams, & Sorensen LLP, Labor Negotiation Consultant Rolando Charvel, Chief Financial Officer
Alia Khouri, Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Julie Rasco, Director, Human Resources Department
Abby Jarl-Veltz, Assistant Director, Human Resources Department Jonnabelle Domingo, Supervising Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Designated as representatives within the meaning of California Government Code section 54957.6(a):
Charles Modica, Independent Budget Analyst, Office of the Independent Budget Analyst Jillian Andolina, Deputy Director, Office of the Independent Budget Analyst Lisa Byrne, Fiscal and Policy Analyst, Office of the Independent Budget Analyst Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 9
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Baku Patel, Fiscal and Policy Analyst, Office of the Independent Budget Analyst, solely for negotiations with the San Diego Police Officers Association, San Diego City Firefighters, I.A.F.F.
Local 145, and California Teamsters, Local 986
Designated as representatives within the meaning of California Government Code section 54957.6(a):
Jean Jordan, Assistant City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Jim McNeill, Assistant City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Leslie FitzGerald, Assistant City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Michelle Garland, Assistant City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Kristin Zlotnik, Senior Chief Deputy City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Joan Dawson, Senior Deputy City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Thomas Brady, Senior Deputy City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Miguel Merrell, Deputy City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Elena Min, Deputy City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Employee organizations:
Deputy City Attorneys Association (DCAA)
San Diego Municipal Employees Association (MEA)
San Diego Police Officers Association (SDPOA)
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025 ACA Assigned: J. S. McNeill
The purpose of this closed session meeting is to review the City’s position and instruct the City’s designated representatives on the negotiations with the Deputy City Attorneys Association, San Diego Municipal Employees Association, and San Diego Police Officers Association related to the proposed Operating Procedures for the Commission on Police Practices.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 9:12 AM
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Paul Krueger commented on public information on agendas.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 9:22 AM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-2 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on ALPR vendors.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 9:25 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3 (virtual):
Barbara Gordon commented on regulations concerning tobacco products.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 9:27 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4 (virtual):
Madison commented on lung cancer awareness.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 9:28 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on transparency and accountability within the City’s marijuana department.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 9:30 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Al Del Mastro commented on city fees and accountability.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 9:32 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Howard commented on collecting rent at Fiesta Island.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 9:34 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
John Stump commented on the press release article.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 9:36 AM
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney gave a report out from Closed Session. https://www.sandiego.gov/city-clerk/officialdocs/closed-session-reports COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:56 PM
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 5:57 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:57 PM