THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025
AT 10:00 AM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
Table of Contents
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING..........................................................................................3 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING...................................................................................3 ROLL CALL ..........................................................................................................................3 INVOCATION.......................................................................................................................4 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................................4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE......................................................................................................4 CLOSED SESSION................................................................................................................4 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT........................................................................................11
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ........................................................................................................................................14 Item 200: Selection of a Council President..........................................................................15 Item 201: California Coastal Commission Modifications to Transit Priority Area Parking Reform and Housing Action Package 2.0 San Diego Municipal Code and Local Coastal Program Amendments .....................................................................................................................16 Item 202: Creation of Underground Utility Districts for University Heights 02 (UHTS-02) and Encanto 09 (ENCO-09) and the Certification of the Final Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) (Project No. 675395/SCH No. 2018101037) for the Utilities Undergrounding Program...17 Item 203: 40th & C Street – Project No. 1067767................................................................18 Item 250: Submission of Ballot Proposals for the June 2, 2026, Ballot...................................20 Item 251: Ballot Propositions Forwarded for 2nd Committee Review ......................................21 Item 252: Approval of the Final Map “Oceanview Terrace”...................................................21 Minutes of Monday, December 8, 2025 Page 2
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REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................22 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................22 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 3
for the Regular Meeting of Monday, December 8, 2025
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President LaCava at 10:03 a.m. Councilmember Moreno arrived to the meeting at 10:05 a.m. Councilmember Elo-Rivera arrived to the meeting at 10:12 a.m. Councilmember von Wilpert arrived to the meeting at 10:20 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 10:28 a.m. into Closed Session to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President LaCava at 2:09 p.m. with Councilmember Campbell and Councilmember von Wilpert not present. Councilmember von Wilpert arrived to the meeting at 2:10 p.m. Councilmember von Wilpert left the meeting at 2:39 p.m.
Councilmember von Wilpert returned to the meeting at 2:50 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 4:35 p.m.
ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING
PRESENT:
CD-1 Council President Joe LaCava
CD-2 Councilmember Jennifer Campbell
CD-3 Councilmember Stephen Whitburn
CD-4 Councilmember Henry L. Foster III
CD-5 Councilmember Marni von Wilpert
CD-6 Council President Pro Tem Kent Lee
CD-7 Councilmember Raul A. Campillo
CD-8 Councilmember Vivian Moreno
CD-9 Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera
ABSENT:
None.
CITY CLERK:
Fuentes (cp)
ROLL CALL
(1) Council President LaCava-present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-present
(3) Councilmember Whitburn-present
(4) Councilmember Foster-present
(5) Councilmember von Wilpert-not present
(6) Council President Pro Tem Lee-present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-present
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(8) Councilmember Moreno-not present
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-not present
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by City Clerk Diana J.S. Fuentes.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Councilmember Whitburn.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Whitburn.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel – Significant Exposure to Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
CS-1 Mediated Resolution of Construction Change Order Dispute with Blue Pacific Engineering & Construction, Inc. v. City of San Diego, AAA Mediation Case No. 01- 25-0001-7297
Risk Management Department Claim File No. N/A
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025
DCA Assigned: R. C. Palmucci
This matter arises from Construction Change Order disputes that alleged extra work performed by Blue Pacific on the Mira Mesa South Storm Drain Replacement Project. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the proposed settlement and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:05 AM
Public testimony by Lori Saldaña, unknown caller, and Andrea Ebbing.
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Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CS-2 William Dorsett v. City of San Diego
United States District Court 24CV1172 BTM SBC
Risk Management Department Claim File No. 35319
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025
DCA Assigned: M. Arambula
This case arises from a San Diego Municipal Code section 56.27 (Disorderly Conduct) citation issued to Plaintiff on June 25, 2023. Plaintiff alleges SDMC section 56.27 is unconstitutional and that his First Amendment rights were violated. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:05 AM
Public testimony by William Dorsett.
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
CS-3 Jacob Triska v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2024-00009822-CU-PO-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 35327
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025
DCA Assigned: A. B. Markowitz
This action arises from a fall while skateboarding in an alleyway between Beadnell Way and Chateau Dr. on October 7, 2023. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:05 AM
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
CS-4 Nancy Laughead v. City of San Diego
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SDSC 37-2022-00028144-CU-PO-CTL
Risk Management Department Claim File No. 29131
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025
DCA Assigned: R. J. Rice
This case arises from an alleged trip and fall incident that occurred on September 14, 2021, on the sidewalk at 815 E Street. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:05 AM
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CS-5 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
Kris McFadden, 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 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
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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
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 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):
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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:
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, Local 127 Deputy City Attorneys Association (DCAA)
San Diego City Firefighters, International Association of Fire Fighters (I.A.F.F.), Local 145 San Diego Municipal Employees Association (MEA)
San Diego Police Officers Association (SDPOA)
Teamsters, Local 986 (Teamsters)
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025
ACA Assigned: J. McNeill
The purpose of this Closed Session meeting is to review the City’s position and instruct the City’s designated representatives regarding meet and confer negotiations for successor Memoranda of Understanding with San Diego Municipal Employees Association (MEA); American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, Local 127; Deputy City Attorneys Association of San Diego (DCAA); San Diego City Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 145; Teamsters, Local 986; and San Diego Police Officers Association (POA).
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:05 AM
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CS-6 A.M., a minor v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2023-00029738-CU-PO-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 32154
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025
SDCA Assigned: K. L. McGeehan
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This case arises from the death of an 11-year-old girl and the abuse and neglect of her younger sisters at the hands of her adopted family. The City is alleged to be vicariously liable for a San Diego Police Department Officer’s failure to report perceived or suspected abuse as a mandated reporter. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:05 AM
Public testimony by Tasha Williamson, Paul Krueger, Lori Saldaña, unknown caller, Blair Beekman, Andrea Ebbing, and Francine Maxwell.
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
CS-7 Saney Morn v. City of San Diego
United States District Court Case No. 25-cv-00261-JAH-DEB Risk Management Department Claim File No. 39680
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025
SCDCA Assigned: S. J. Plotkin-Wolff
This matter involves allegations of excessive force during Plaintiff’s arrest on January 8, 2024, after failing to yield for a traffic stop and a pursuit. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:05 AM
Public testimony by Lori Saldaña, unknown caller, Andrea Ebbing, and Francine Maxwell.
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
CS-8 Moussavian, Mehran v. State Farm General Insurance Co., et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-00003343-CU-IC-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 21574
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025
SLDCA Assigned: J. K. Goodman
Outside Counsel: D. Skinner, Meyers Nave
This case arises from an inverse condemnation lawsuit resulting from an accidental release of water from a City reservoir that flooded a downhill home. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:05 AM
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
CS-9 City of San Diego v. San Diego Local Agency Formation Commission, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 25CU031043C
Risk Management Department Claim File No. N/A
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025
SDCA Assigned: B. P. Syz
This item involves litigation related to the San Diego Local Agency Formation Commission’s (LAFCO) Executive Director issuing a Certificate of Sufficiency for a petition seeking to initiate incorporation proceedings for the proposed city of La Jolla. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of litigation and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:05 AM
Public testimony by Paul Krueger.
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Damien Roberson commented on nonprofit program.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:59 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
Jeane Wong commented on Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations using San Diego Police Department.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:01 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:
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Elizabeth Campanello commented on San Diego Police colluding with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:03 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4:
Ismael Valdez commented on San Diego Police Department – Immigration and Customs Enforcement collaboration.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:06 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5:
Geoffrey Hueter commented on Complete Communities.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:08 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6:
Paul Krueger commented on Planning Commission.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:10 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Barbara Gordon commented on drunk driving.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:13 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Lori Saldaña commented on speaking at Council and Committee meetings.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:15 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on addressing density issues.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:17 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on impaired driving.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:18 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11 (virtual):
Juan Cruz commented on funding Mount Hope.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:21 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-12 (virtual):
Bob Kuczewski commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:23 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-13 (virtual):
Madison commented on marijuana policies.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:26 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-14 (virtual):
Francine Maxwell commented on Valencia Park.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:28 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-15 (virtual):
Unknown caller commented on Highway 80.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:30 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-16 (virtual):
Kathleen Lippitt commented on public policies and risk.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:32 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK
COMMENT
COUNCIL COMMENT-1:
Council President LaCava wished his wife, Lorene, a very happy birthday. He also recognized Councilmember Moreno in commemoration of 15 years of service. He commended her dedication to her career in the most underserved communities doing an amazing job and has been an incredible advocate for transparency, equity, and leaving a better San Diego for our children.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:10 PM
COUNCIL COMMENT-2:
Councilmember Moreno expressed it has been an honor to serve District 8. She mentioned she has about 12 months left to her term and is looking forward to doing a lot more.
Councilmember Moreno addressed there have been many changes in District 8 and a lot of infrastructure that should have been in place long ago. She also thanked Council President for the pin and the recognition.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:11 PM
Item 200: Selection of a Council President.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
None associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions
(R-2026-218) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316523
Resolution selecting a Council President.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
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Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 1: Luz Anaya Luna, (619) 236-6611
City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:12 PM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION SELECTING JOE LACAVA AS COUNCIL PRESIDENT. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
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 201: California Coastal Commission Modifications to Transit Priority Area Parking Reform and Housing Action Package 2.0 San Diego Municipal Code and Local Coastal Program Amendments.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no expenditures being authorized with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (O-2026-49) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 14, Article 2, Division 5 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Section 142.0531 relating to accepting the California Coastal Commission’s modifications for certification of the Homes for All of Us: Housing Action Package
2.0 Land Development Code amendment.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-200) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316524
Resolution adopting the modifications by the California Coastal Commission to the City’s Transit Priority Area parking reforms.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
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Planning: Angela Dang, (619) 236-6621
City Attorney Contact: Noah Brazier
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:25 PM
Public testimony by Aria Grossman, Paul Krueger, Blair Beekman, Bob Kuczewski, and Kate Callen.
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE IN SUBITEM A; AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION IN SUBITEM B. 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 202: Creation of Underground Utility Districts for University Heights 02 (UHTS-02) and Encanto 09 (ENCO-09) and the Certification of the Final Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) (Project No. 675395/SCH No. 2018101037) for the Utilities Undergrounding Program.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 3, 4.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-207) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316525
Resolution Certifying Programmatic Environmental Impact Report No. SCH. 2018101037 and Adopting the Findings, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Utilities Undergrounding Program; and directing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Determination with the San Diego County Clerk’s Office and the State Clearinghouse in the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-206) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316526
Resolution determining that the creation of the described District is in the public interest and necessary for public health, safety, or general welfare; declaring the District to be a utility underground district; authorizing the Mayor or his designee to establish an undergrounding schedule for the District; and instructing the Mayor or his designee to notify all affected persons and utility companies of the provisions of the District schedule once adopted.
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Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Transportation Department: James Nabong, (619) 533-3721 City Attorney Contact: Ryan P. Gerrity
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:42 PM
Public testimony by Blair Beekman, Karen Bushman, and Bob Kuczewski.
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
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 203: 40th & C Street – Project No. 1067767.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
None. Costs associated with this project will be paid by the applicant through a deposit account.
Council District(s) Affected: 9.
Proposed Actions:
The 40th & C Street project proposes a Neighborhood Development Permit, Tentative Map, and Public Right-of-Way Vacation to consolidate and subdivide sixteen existing lots into ten new lots and the construction of eleven new single-dwelling unit homes with eighteen new Accessory Dwelling Unit homes (40th & C Project).
Subitem-A: (R-2026-195 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316527 Resolution determining that 40th & C Project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to Section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines and Adopting the Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program for the 40th & C Project.
Subitem-A: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-196) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316528
Resolution granting Neighborhood Development Permit for the 40th & C Project.
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Subitem-B: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Subitem-C: (R-2026-197) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316529
Resolution approving Public Right-of-Way Vacation No. PMT-3318683 for the 40th & C Project.
Subitem-C: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Subitem-D: (R-2026-198 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316530 Resolution approving the Tentative Map with Public Right-of-Way Vacation No. PMT-3216302 for the 40th & C Project.
Subitem-D: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Development Services: Benjamin Hafertepe, (619) 446-5086 City Attorney Contact: Shannon Eckmeyer
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:58 PM
Public testimony by John Allen, Shaun Rodriguez, Christian Batarsen, Geoffrey Heuter, Paul Krueger, Strodeman, Susan, Kate Callen, and unknown caller.
MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
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.
Item 250: Submission of Ballot Proposals for the June 2, 2026, Ballot.
City Council Policy 000-21 establishes a procedure for submittal of ballot proposals to the City Council, by members of the public, Councilmembers, the Mayor or mayoral departments, independent department directors or a public agency. Ballot proposals may be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk. The City Clerk shall then transmit them promptly to Rules Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 18 for the Regular Meeting of Monday, December 8, 2025
Committee Consultant. The Office of the City Clerk has established the following calendar for the ballot proposals for the June 2, 2026, election. Please submit all proposals to [email protected].
Date E- Event
Friday, 10/24/2025 221
LAST DATE (5:00 P.M. DEADLINE) for ballot proposals
submissions to the City Clerk for review by Committee.
Wednesday,11/05/2025 209
Committee Meeting Review may Begin
The Committee Consultant shall place the proposals
on the Committee meeting agenda for subsequent
review and comment by the Committee. The
Committee may approve or reject proposals submitted
for review. Ballot proposals may advance from initial
review and proceed to a second Committee review.
Only proposals approved or forwarded to the full
Council by the Committee may be acted upon by
Council.
Monday, 01/05/2026 148
FIRST DAY City Council may discuss ballot proposals
and adopt ordinances prepared by the City Attorney to
place measures on the ballot.
Friday, 03/06/2026 88
LAST DAY City Council may discuss measures and
adopt ordinances prepared by the City Attorney to
place measures on the ballot.
Monday, 03/09/2026 85
LAST DAY to submit the Fiscal Impact Analysis; Ballot
and Title Summary; and Impartial Analysis with City
Clerk.
Wednesday, 03/11/2026 83 LAST DAY to file ballot arguments with City Clerk.
Subscribe to receive City Council and Rules Committee agenda notifications. For additional public notices, visit https://www.sandiego.gov/city-clerk/officialdocs/public-notices.
If you have questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at [email protected] or (619) 533-4000.
This does not include other processes, such as citizen initiatives, that can place a measure on a ballot.
Item 251: Ballot Propositions Forwarded for 2nd Committee Review.
The following ballot propositions have been referred from the Rules Committee to a second hearing for consideration for placement on a future ballot as noted.
Proposal Target Ballot
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Vacation Home Operation Tax to Preserve Housing June 2, 2026 Item 252: Approval of the Final Map “Oceanview Terrace”.
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 “OCEANVIEW TERRACE” (V.T.M. No. PMT3223247, PRJ No. 1091403), located at the northeast corner of South Wille James Jones Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard, in the RM-2-5 Zone, within the Encanto Community Plan Area, Council District 4. 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 Chester E. Dowling (619) 446-5393.
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: 4:34 PM
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 4:35 p.m.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 20 for the Regular Meeting of Monday, December 8, 2025
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:35 PM