THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025
AT 10:00 AM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
Table of Contents
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING..........................................................................................5 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING...................................................................................5 ROLL CALL ..........................................................................................................................6 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................................6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE......................................................................................................6 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT .........................................................................................6
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ..........................................................................................................................................9 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS ...........................................................................................9 Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes...................................................................................9 Item 30: Native American Heritage Month ..........................................................................10 Item 31: Transgender Day of Remembrance.......................................................................11 Item 32: United Association Local Union 230 125th Anniversary Day .....................................11 Item 50: Time Extension of Construction Contract (K-17-1456-DBB-3) with Steve P. Rados, Inc., and 5th Amendment to Consultant Agreement (H115417) with Lee and Ro Inc. for the Pump Station 2 Power Reliability & Surge Protection Project .................................................12 Item 51: Time Extension of Construction Contract (K-20-1914-EMR-3) with Otis Elevator Company, and Authorization of Construction Change Order No. 4 for the Civic Center Plaza Elevator Emergency Modernization Project...........................................................................13 Item 52: Request for an Extension of the Construction Contract # K-20-1911-DBB-3 with Burtech Pipeline Incorporated for the Construction of the Balboa Park Pipeline Phase III Project ........................................................................................................................................14 Minutes of Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Page 2
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Item 53: 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) .......................16 Item 54: Fourth Amendment to the Agreement Between the City of San Diego and SAP Public Services, Inc. for Software Licensing, Maintenance, Support, and Technical Advisory Services Related to the SAP Systems of the City of San Diego ............................................................17 Item 55: First Amendment to the Contract Between the City of San Diego and Neptune Software for Licensing, Maintenance, and As-Needed Support and Technical Advisory Services Related to the City’s Mobile Work Management Application Known as BlueWorx......................... ........................................................................................................................................18 Item 56: Master Lease Agreements to (i) Finance General Fund Vehicles and Equipment and (ii) Finance Solid Waste Management Fund Refuse and Recycling Bins...................................19 Item 57: Second Amendment to Contract 10089693-21-S, Electronic Filing System ...............21 Item 58: Exemption of Council Representative Position in Council District 9 from Classified Service..............................................................................................................................22 Item 59: Contract Extension with Ace Parking for Balboa Park Tram Services........................23 Item 100: First Amendment to the Cooperative Contract Between the City of San Diego and Motorola Solutions, Inc. for 60000024-25-E, RMS Mobile Records Management System.............. ........................................................................................................................................24 Item 101: Reimbursement Agreement Between City and SANDAG for Construction of Imperial Avenue Bikeway Pavement Repair Project............................................................................26 Item 102: Award a Consultant Agreement (H2526563-M) with Kleinfelder, Inc. for the Purpose of Providing Design and Construction Support Services for the Cielo & Woodman Pump Station Project ..............................................................................................................................27 Item 103: Request for Authorization to Apply for, Accept, and Expend the 2024 Local Partnership Program (LPP) Grant for the Streamview Drive Phase 2 Improvements Project (S18000), and Transferring Surplus Funding to Transportation Infrastructure Projects ...............28 Item 104: Resolution Authorizing Regular Rate Overtime Compensation for Out-of-Jurisdiction Emergency Deployments with Reimbursable Personnel Costs ................................................30 Item 105: Appointment of the City’s Management Team for the Purposes of Meeting and Conferring with the City’s Recognized Employee Organizations..............................................31 Item 106: Agreement Between the City of San Diego and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 127 to Amend Article 33 and Exhibit C of the Minutes of Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Page 3
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Memorandum of Understanding Related to Corporate Apparel for Pure Water Operations Division Employees in the Public Utilities Department............................................................32 Item 107: Agreements Between the City of San Diego and the San Diego Municipal Employees Association to Amend Articles 43 and 79 of the Memorandum of Understanding Related to Corporate Apparel for Designated Classifications in the Public Utilities Department and Voluntary Certification Pay.................................................................................................................33 Item 108: Settlement of Amy Alexander v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2024-00019005-CU-PO-CTL, Claim No. 35210 ...........................................................34 Item 109: Settlement of Ali Polidori v. City of San Diego, et al., San Diego Superior Court No. 24CU001477C, Claim No. 35441..........................................................................................35 Item 110: Declaring a Continued State of Emergency Regarding Raw Sewage, Solid Waste, and Sediment Coming from Tijuana, Mexico...............................................................................36 Item 330: Authorization for the Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego Sewer Revenue Bonds........................................................................................................37 Item 331: FY 2027 City Council Budget Priorities.................................................................38 Item 350: Submission of Ballot Proposals for the June 2, 2026, Ballot...................................39 Item 351: Approval of the Final Map “PACIFIC BEACH DRIVE TOWNHOMES” ........................41 Item S500: Peter Chu Day.................................................................................................41 Item S501: San Diego Squared (SD2) 5th Anniversary Day ..................................................42 Item S502: Khmer Refugees of San Diego Month ................................................................43 Item S503: Alzheimer’s San Diego 10th Anniversary Day .....................................................43 Item S504: Second Amendment to Agreement with Hugo Parker, LLP to Provide Continuing Legal Services for Cadena v. City of San Diego.....................................................................44 Item S505: Update to Balboa Park Paid Parking User Fees for Special Event and Parking Passes ........................................................................................................................................45 Item S506: This item was removed from the Agenda...........................................................46 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................46 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................47 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 4
for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, November 18, 2025
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President LaCava at 10:05 a.m. Councilmember Whitburn arrived to the meeting at 10:16 a.m. Councilmember von Wilpert left the meeting at 10:39 a.m. Councilmember Foster arrived to the meeting at 11:27 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 11:44 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 Moreno and Councilmember Elo-Rivera not present. Councilmember Elo-Rivera arrived to the meeting at 2:09 p.m. Councilmember Moreno arrived to the meeting at 2:10 p.m.
Councilmember Campbell left the meeting at 3:49 p.m. Council President LaCava recessed the meeting at 4:51 p.m. to convene the Public Facilities Financing Authority meeting. Council President LaCava reconvened the regular meeting at 5:00 p.m. with Councilmember Campbell and Councilmember Moreno not present. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 5:00 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 - (Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(f), participated remotely for just cause due to child care needs related to a contagious illness with no individual 18 years of age or older present in the room.) 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
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(3) Councilmember Whitburn-not present
(4) Councilmember Foster-not present
(5) Councilmember von Wilpert-present
(6) Council President Pro Tem Lee-present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-present
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Councilmember Campbell.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Campbell.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Paul Emus commented on crisis in the cove.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:17 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
Robyn Davidoff commented on crisis in the cove.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:19 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:
Blair Beekman commented on Automated License Plate Readers.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:21 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4:
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Paul Krueger commented on Midway Rising.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:23 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on drugs impact on brain development; and normalization of substance use driven by misinformation.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:26 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Ernie Casco commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:28 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
John Stump commented on Closed Session results; and affordability.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:30 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Kelly McCormick commented on use of nicotine vaping products.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:32 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
Katheryn Rhodes commented on overnight parking for homeless at Barraks; and include online travel agencies as hotel operators thru a public vote.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):
Peggy Walker commented on state ban on Kratom and 7-OH.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:37 AM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-11 (virtual):
Bob Kuczewski commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:39 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-12 (virtual):
Unknown caller commented on youth exposure to drugs.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:40 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-13 (virtual):
Madison commented on Lung Cancer awareness.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:42 AM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT COUNCIL COMMENT-1:
Councilmember Campillo noted for the record his no vote on the appeal regarding the height limit in the coastal zone as related to the ballot measure from 2022. He expressed he did not think there was a high likelihood that the City would overcome the lawsuit. Councilmember Campillo added it seems that there are other avenues to construct the project, and the appeal would not be necessary. He thanked Council for allowing him to place his position on the record.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:14 AM
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes.
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Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for September 15, 2025.
Subitem-B: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for September 16, 2025.
Subitem-C: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for September 22, 2025-Special.
Subitem-D: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for September 23, 2025-Adj.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL CAMPILLO TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item 30: Native American Heritage Month.
MAYOR GLORIA, COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL, AND COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming November 2025 to be “Native American Heritage Month” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
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Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Item 31: Transgender Day of Remembrance.
MAYOR GLORIA, COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL, COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN, AND COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming November 20, 2025, to be “Transgender Day of Remembrance” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Item 32: United Association Local Union 230 125th Anniversary Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming November 6, 2025, to be “United Association Local Union 230 125th Anniversary Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
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Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Item 50: Time Extension of Construction Contract (K-17-1456-DBB-3) with Steve P. Rados, Inc., and 5th Amendment to Consultant Agreement (H115417) with Lee and Ro Inc. for the Pump Station 2 Power Reliability & Surge Protection Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
No cost impact, time extension only.
Council District(s) Affected: 2.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (O-2026-38) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the obligations of contract K-17-1456-DBB-3 with Steve P. Rados, Inc. for construction of the Pump Station 2 Power Reliability and Surge Protection project to extend through December 31, 2027, and related actions.
Subitem-A: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Subitem-B: (O-2026-37) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing a fifth amendment to consultant contract H115417 with Lee And Ro, Inc. for continued construction support services for the Pump Station 2 Power Reliability and Surge Protection project and related actions.
Subitem-B: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
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 Committee Member von Wilpert, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, von Wilpert-yea, Foster III-not present.
Engineering & Capital Projects: George Ghossain, (619) 533-4397 City Attorney Contact: Adam Wander
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL CAMPILLO TO INTRODUCE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Item 51: Time Extension of Construction Contract (K-20-1914-EMR-3) with Otis Elevator Company, and Authorization of Construction Change Order No. 4 for the Civic Center Plaza Elevator Emergency Modernization Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action will extend contract duration only and does not have associated Fiscal Considerations.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-42) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the obligations of Construction Contract K-20-1914- EMR-3, Civic Center Plaza Elevator Emergency Modernization Project, with Otis Elevator Company, to extend beyond five years through June 30, 2026, and authorizing the Mayor or designee to sign Change Order No. 4 with Otis Elevator Company for this Construction Contract. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
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 Committee Member von Wilpert, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, von Wilpert-yea, Foster III-not present.
Engineering & Capital Projects: George Ghossain, (619) 533-4397 City Attorney Contact: Christina L. Rae
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL CAMPILLO TO INTRODUCE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Item 52: Request for an Extension of the Construction Contract # K-20-1911-DBB-3 with Burtech Pipeline Incorporated for the Construction of the Balboa Park Pipeline Phase III Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This amendment will extend contract duration only and does not have associated Fiscal Considerations.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-31) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the extension of the obligations of construction contract K-20-1911-DBB-3 with Burtech Pipeline Incorporated for construction of the Balboa Park Pipeline Phase III Project and related actions.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
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 Committee Member von Wilpert, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, von Wilpert-yea, Foster III-not present.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Shadi Sami, (619) 236-7306 City Attorney Contact: Bonny Hsu
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL CAMPILLO TO INTRODUCE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Item 53: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 10/28/2025, Item 50, (Council voted 7- 0, Councilmember von Wilpert-not present, Councilmember Campillo-not present):
(O-2026-15) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22014 (New Series)
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 III-yea, Campbell-yea, Lee-yea.
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Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Ken So
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL CAMPILLO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Item 54: Fourth Amendment to the Agreement Between the City of San Diego and SAP Public Services, Inc. for Software Licensing, Maintenance, Support, and Technical Advisory Services Related to the SAP Systems of the City of San Diego.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Increasing the not to exceed amount by $38,125,000. This will be funded by the OneSD Fund which is reimbursed by an annual citywide allocation and is contingent on City Council approval of individual fiscal year or five-year budget plans.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 11/3/2025, Item 200, (Council voted 9- 0):
(O-2026-29) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22015 (New Series)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to execute the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with SAP Public Services, Inc., for software licensing, maintenance, as-needed support and technical advisory services for the purpose of extending the term of the Agreement for an additional five years, and providing a not-to-exceed amount of $38,125,000 for the extension term of the Agreement.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
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Department of Information Technology: Jonathan Behnke, (619) 235-5207 City Attorney Contact: Steven Lastomirsky
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL CAMPILLO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Item 55: First Amendment to the Contract Between the City of San Diego and Neptune Software for Licensing, Maintenance, and As-Needed Support and Technical Advisory Services Related to the City’s Mobile Work Management Application Known as BlueWorx.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Increasing the not to exceed amount to $7,820,000 with funding coming from the SAP Support Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 11/3/2025, Item 201, (Council voted 9- 0):
(O-2026-30) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22016 (New Series)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Contract with Neptune Software US, Inc. for licensing, maintenance and as-needed support and technical advisory services, to extend the base term of the Contract from June 8, 2027, to January 31, 2029, and allow for two option years through January 31, 2031, and to increase the not-toexceed amount from $3,000,000 to $7,820,000. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Department of Information Technology: Jonathan Behnke, (619) 533-3637 City Attorney Contact: Steven Lastomirsky
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL CAMPILLO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Item 56: Master Lease Agreements to (i) Finance General Fund Vehicles and Equipment and (ii) Finance 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 11/3/2025, Item S400, Subitem A (Council voted 8-1, Councilmember Moreno-nay):
Subitem-A: (O-2026-27 Cor. Copy 2) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22017 (New Series) 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 in an amount not to exceed $40,500,000 and taking other related actions and declaring its official intent to reimburse itself from the proceeds of tax-exempt lease-purchase obligations.
Subitem-A: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 11/3/2025, Item S400, Subitem B (Council voted 6-3, Councilmember Foster III-nay, Councilmember von Wilpert-nay, Councilmember Campillo-nay):
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Subitem-B: (O-2026-40 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22018 (New Series) 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 Solid Waste Management Fund refuse and recycling bins in an amount not to exceed $41,500,000 and taking other related actions and declaring its official intent to reimburse itself from the proceeds of tax-exempt lease-purchase obligations.
Subitem-B: 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: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL CAMPILLO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCES. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo (voted nay on Subitem B), Vivian Moreno (voted nay on Subitem A), Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Item 57: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 11/4/2025, Item 50, (Council voted 9- 0):
(O-2026-39) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22019 (New Series)
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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: Diana Fuentes, (619) 533-4080 City Attorney Contact: Hilda R. Mendoza
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL CAMPILLO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Item 58: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 11/4/2025, Item S501, (Council voted 9-0):
(O-2026-33) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22020 (New Series)
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 19 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL CAMPILLO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Item 59: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 11/4/2025, Item S502, (Council voted 9-0):
(O-2026-41) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22021 (New Series)
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, Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 20 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL CAMPILLO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Item 100: First Amendment to the Cooperative Contract Between the City of San Diego and Motorola Solutions, Inc. for 60000024-25-E, RMS Mobile Records Management System.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action requests approval to increase the contract amount by $960,000 for a total not-toexceed amount of $3,954,236 during the five (5) year term of the contract through October 10, 2029, from Police General Fund. Expenditures are contingent upon the Chief Financial Officer furnishing a certificate that funds necessary for expenditure are or will be on deposit with the City Treasurer.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-179) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316507
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for a 60000024-25-E, RMS Mobile Records Management System to increase the contract amount by $960,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $3,954,236.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 21 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Public Safety Committee meeting on October 29, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campbell, second by Committee Member Whitburn, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; von Wilpert-yea, Campillo-yea, Campbell-yea, Whitburn-yea.
Police: Joseph Schnider, (619) 204-2237
City Attorney Contact: Jill Cristich
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Item 101: Reimbursement Agreement Between City and SANDAG for Construction of Imperial Avenue Bikeway Pavement Repair Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Debt Fund General Fund CIP in the amount of $1,369,547 and Trench Cut Fee Fund in the amount of $118,160.
Council District(s) Affected: 4,8,9.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-178) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316508
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a Reimbursement Agreement with SANDAG, in an amount not-to-exceed $1,487,707, related to the Imperial Avenue Bikeway Pavement Repair project, and authorizing related actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 22 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, November 18, 2025
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on October 23, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Lee, second by Committee Member von Wilpert, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, von Wilpert-yea, Foster III-not present.
Transportation Department: Everett Hauser, (619) 533-3012 City Attorney Contact: Dominic Guglielmo
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Item 102: Award a Consultant Agreement (H2526563-M) with Kleinfelder, Inc. for the Purpose of Providing Design and Construction Support Services for the Cielo & Woodman Pump Station Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The total cost for this consultant contract agreement is $2,492,295. Funding is available within CIP S-12012, Cielo & Woodman Pump Station, Water Utility CIP.
Council District(s) Affected: 4.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-199) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316509
Resolution determining that approval of the consultant agreement with Kleinfelder, Inc. for the purpose of providing design and construction support services for the Cielo & Woodman Pump Station project is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations section 15262.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-170) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316510
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 23 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Resolution authorizing the Mayor or designee to enter into a Consultant Agreement with Kleinfelder, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $2,492,295, to provide design and construction support services for the Cielo & Woodman Pump Station project and related actions.
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 Committee Member von Wilpert, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, von Wilpert-yea, Foster III-not present.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Shadi Sami, (619) 236-7306 City Attorney Contact: Bonny Hsu
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Item 103: Request for Authorization to Apply for, Accept, and Expend the 2024 Local Partnership Program (LPP) Grant for the Streamview Drive Phase 2 Improvements Project (S18000), and Transferring Surplus Funding to Transportation Infrastructure Projects.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action allows the City to receive and use a $10 million grant from the Local Partnership Program (LPP) to help fund the Streamview Drive Phase 2 Improvements Project. Please see staff report fiscal considerations section for additional information.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-182) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316511
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 24 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Resolution determining that authorizing the acceptance, appropriation, and expenditure of $10,000,000 in 2024 Local Partnership Program grant funding in support of the Streamview Drive Phase 2 Improvements Projects and transfers of surplus funding to additional transportation infrastructure projects is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
Subitem-B: (R-2026-181) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316512
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to make applications to California Transportation Commission and take all necessary actions to secure funding in an amount notto-exceed $10,000,000 in Fund CIP S18000 for the Streamview Drive Phase 2 Improvements Project;
Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to increase the Fiscal Year 2026 CIP Budget, and to accept, appropriate and expend an amount not-to-exceed $10,000,000, for the purpose of supporting construction, contingent upon receipt of a fully executed Grant Agreement if the Grant funding is secured;
Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to transfer surplus funds to transportation infrastructure projects which includes $3,620,556.98 within Fund 400169 TRANSNET EXTENSION 70% CAP transferred as follows: L24005 Barrio Logan Roundabouts ($1,120,556.98) and B26039 Carmel Mountain TS Emergency ($2,500,0000); and $1,305,791.66 within Fund 400881 DEBT FUNDED GENERAL FUND CIP PROECTS transferred as follows: B23091 Sidewalk Replacement Group 2330 - LV & N ($153,758.28), B26052 University Ave Sidewalk Improvements ($400,000), B25034 ADA Improvement Group 2504 ($6,213.93), B26018 ADA Improvement Group 2603 ($20,000), L24005 Barrio Logan Roundabouts ($217,543.02), B14048 Traffic Signal Upgrades Citywide FY14 ($90,000.43), and B22154 Installation of City Owned SL 2202 NSG ($418,276).
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Transportation Department: Gary Chui, (442) 385-4770
City Attorney Contact: Ryan P. Gerrity
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 25 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Item 104: Resolution Authorizing Regular Rate Overtime Compensation for Out-of-Jurisdiction Emergency Deployments with Reimbursable Personnel Costs.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action will allow the City’s General Fund to be fully reimbursed for portal-to-portal time of all SDFD employees responding to emergencies out-of-jurisdiction under the CFAA . This will allow for full cost recovery of time spent out of jurisdiction. An additional administrative fee is also recovered for SDFD personnel responding to incidents under CFAA, which covers indirect costs associated with portal-to-portal agreements and operations.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-146) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316513
Resolution authorizing payment of regular rate overtime for certain salaried unrepresented employees to facilitate the Fire-Rescue Department seeking full reimbursement for personnel expenses for out-of-jurisdiction emergency responses.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Public Safety Committee meeting on October 29, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair von Wilpert, second by Committee Member Campbell, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; von Wilpert-yea, Campillo-yea, Campbell-yea, Whitburn-yea.
Fire-Rescue: Robert Logan, (619) 533-4301
City Attorney Contact: Thomas J. Brady
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 26 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Item 105: Appointment of the City’s Management Team for the Purposes of Meeting and Conferring with the City’s Recognized Employee Organizations.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no costs associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-183 Cor. Copy 2) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316514 Resolution designating the City of San Diego's management team for labor negotiations with the City's recognized employee organizations, in accordance with the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, San Diego Charter, and Council Policy 300-06.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Human Resources: Kirsten McGinn, (619) 666-2369
City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Item 106: Agreement Between the City of San Diego and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 127 to Amend Article 33 and Exhibit C of the Memorandum of Understanding Related to Corporate Apparel for Pure Water Operations Division Employees in the Public Utilities Department.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The estimated financial impact in FY 2026 is $912 in the Metropolitan Sewer Utility Fund, and $9,124 in the Water Utility Operating Fund. The department will absorb the cost through its operating budget.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 27 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-185) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316515
Resolution approving an Agreement between the City of San Diego and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees - Local 127, to amend Article 33 and Exhibit C of the Memorandum of Understanding related to corporate apparel for Pure Water Operations Division employees.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter section 11.2.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Human Resources: Kirsten McGinn, (619) 666-2369
City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Item 107: Agreements Between the City of San Diego and the San Diego Municipal Employees Association to Amend Articles 43 and 79 of the Memorandum of Understanding Related to Corporate Apparel for Designated Classifications in the Public Utilities Department and Voluntary Certification Pay.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The estimated financial impact in FY 2026 is $506 in the Municipal Sewer Revenue Fund, $660 in the Metropolitan Sewer Utility Fund, and $3,657 in the Water Utility Operating Fund. The department will absorb the cost through its operating budget.
Financial impacts related to Voluntary Certification Pay are unknown at this time due to the timing of when employees may become eligible.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 28 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-186) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316516
Resolution approving an Agreement between the City of San Diego and the San Diego Municipal Employees Association, to amend Article 43 of the Memorandum of Understanding related to corporate apparel for designated classifications in the Public Utilities Department.
Subitem-A: 6 votes required pursuant Charter Section 11.2.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-187) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316517
Resolution approving an Agreement between the City of San Diego and the San Diego Municipal Employees Association, to amend Article 79 of the Memorandum of Understanding related to voluntary certification pay.
Subitem-B: 6 votes required pursuant Charter Section 11.2.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Human Resources: Kirsten McGinn, (619) 666-2369
City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Item 108: Settlement of Amy Alexander v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2024-00019005-CU-PO-CTL, Claim No. 35210.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $225,000 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 2.
Proposed Actions:
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 29 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, November 18, 2025
(R-2026-162) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316518
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Amy Alexander v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2024-00019005-CU-PO-CTL, related to a claim of personal injuries from a trip and fall accident on a sidewalk at 3350 Mission Boulevard, on July 4, 2023. Claim No. 35210.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: David M. Florence, (619) 235-5232 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Item 109: Settlement of Ali Polidori v. City of San Diego, et al., San Diego Superior Court No. 24CU001477C, Claim No. 35441.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $750,000 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 1.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-135) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316519
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Ali Polidori v. City of San Diego, et al., San Diego Superior Court No. 24CU001477C, related to a claim of personal injuries following a lifeguard jet ski accident in La Jolla Cove on December 26, 2023, Claim No. 35441.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Michelle T. Neff, (619) 533-5896 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 30 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, November 18, 2025
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Item 110: Declaring a Continued State of Emergency Regarding Raw Sewage, Solid Waste, and Sediment Coming from Tijuana, Mexico.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-83) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316520
Declaring a Continued State of Emergency Regarding Raw Sewage, Solid Waste, and Sediment Coming from Tijuana, Mexico.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
City Attorney Contact: Noah J. Brazier
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Item 330: Authorization for the Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego Sewer Revenue Bonds.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 31 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Estimated debt service for the 2026 Sewer Bonds is $15 million annually from Fiscal Year 2027 to Fiscal Year 2056, paid from the Sewer Revenue Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-43) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance approving the forms and authorizing the execution and delivery of one or more supplemental indentures, supplements to master installment purchase agreement, bond purchase agreements, escrow agreements and continuing disclosure certificates; and approving and authorizing the issuance and sale by the Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego of one or more series of its senior or subordinated 2026 sewer revenue bonds and approving other related documents and actions. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on November 5, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Council President Pro Tem Lee, second by Councilmember Elo-Rivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Foster III-yea, Moreno-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Lee-yea.
Department of Finance: Jyothi Pantulu, (619) 236-6917
City Attorney Contact: Marguerite Ella Middaugh
See the PFFA Agenda of November 18, 2025, for a related item.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:38 PM
MOTION BY HENRY L. FOSTER III TO INTRODUCE. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, 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: Jennifer Campbell.
Item 331: FY 2027 City Council Budget Priorities.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 32 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-140) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316521
Resolution accepting the Independent Budget Analyst's Fiscal Year 2027 Report on City Council Budget Priorities and directing that the report, along with Councilmember Budget Priority Memoranda, be sent to the Mayor's Office for consideration in preparing the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on November 5, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Moreno, second by Councilmember Elo-Rivera, to move staff's recommendation with one modification: to include all expenditure priorities supported by four Councilmembers, as outlined in IBA Report 25-32, in the FY 2027 Budget Priorities Resolution.
VOTE: 4-0; Foster III-yea, Moreno-yea, Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea.
Office of the Independent Budget Analyst: Lisa Byrne, (619) 236-5917 City Attorney Contact: Bret A. Bartolotta
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:49 PM
MOTION BY HENRY L. FOSTER III TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, 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: Jennifer Campbell.
NOTE: The following Public Notices were for public record only. These items did not require Council action or public testimony.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 33 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Item 350: 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 2, 2026, election. Please submit all June 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.
This does not include other processes, such as citizen initiatives, that can place a measure on a ballot.
Item 351: Approval of the Final Map “PACIFIC BEACH DRIVE TOWNHOMES”.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 34 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, November 18, 2025
NOTICE of Pending Final Map Approval
Notice is hereby given that the City Engineer has reviewed and will approve on the date of this City Council meeting that certain final map entitled “PACIFIC BEACH DRIVE TOWNHOMES" (T.M. No. PMT-2514173, PRJ No. 0681648) located at 1420 and 1422 Pacific Beach Drive in the RM-2-5 Zone within the Pacific Beach Community Plan Area, the Coastal Overlay Zone (NonAppealable Area 2), Coastal Height Limit Overlay Zone, Parking Impact Overlay Zone (Beach Impact), and the Transit Priority Area., a copy of which is available for public viewing at the office of the San Diego City Clerk. Specifically, the City Engineer has caused the map to be examined and has made the following findings:
(1) The map substantially conforms to the approved tentative map, and any approved alterations thereof and any conditions of approval imposed with said tentative map. (2) The map complies with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and any local ordinances applicable at the time of approval of the tentative map. (3) The map is technically correct.
Said map will be finalized and recorded unless a valid appeal is filed. Interested parties will have 10 calendar days from the date of this Council hearing to appeal the above findings of the City Engineer to the City Council. A valid appeal must be filed with the City Clerk no later than 2:00 PM, 10 calendar days from the date of this City Council meeting stating briefly which of the above findings made by the City Engineer was improper or incorrect and the basis for that conclusion. If you have questions about the map approval findings or need additional information about the map or your appeal rights, please feel free to contact Frederick R. LePage (619) 446-5434.
NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item S500: Peter Chu Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE, AND COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming October 19, 2025, to be “Peter Chu Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
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Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Item S501: San Diego Squared (SD2) 5th Anniversary Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming October 13, 2025, to be “San Diego Squared (SD2) 5th Anniversary Day" in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Item S502: Khmer Refugees of San Diego Month.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE, COUNCILMEMBER FOSTER III, AND COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming November 2025 to be “Khmer Refugees of San Diego Month” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
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Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Item S503: Alzheimer’s San Diego 10th Anniversary Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming December 3, 2025, to be “Alzheimer’s San Diego 10th Anniversary Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Item S504: Second Amendment to Agreement with Hugo Parker, LLP to Provide Continuing Legal Services for Cadena v. City of San Diego.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no additional costs associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-32) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025 Introduction of an Ordinance of the Council of the City of San Diego authorizing the second amendment to the legal services agreement between the City of San Diego and Hugo Parker, LLP.
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6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Jim McNeill, (619) 236-7722 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:06 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL CAMPILLO TO INTRODUCE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Item S505: Update to Balboa Park Paid Parking User Fees for Special Event and Parking Passes.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The proposed action projects $612,500 to be expended in FY 2026 or a decrease of $812,000 from budgeted expenditures. Additionally, revenues are projected to be $3.744 million or a decrease of $8.775 million in the General Fund from the FY 2026 Adopted Budget.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-184) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316522
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego authorizing Fiscal Year 2026 Parks and Recreation User fee revisions, and all related items.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Parks & Recreation: Conrad Wear, (619) 533-4079
City Attorney Contact: Jane M. Boardman
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:09 PM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
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Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Sean EloRivera; Nay: Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno; Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
Item S506: This item was removed from the Agenda.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 5:00 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:00 PM