THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 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........................................................................................10
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ........................................................................................................................................11 Item 200: SDG&E 2025 Presentation on Gas & Electric Rates...............................................12 Item 250: Submission of Ballot Proposals for the June 2, 2026 Ballot....................................12 Item 251: Ballot Propositions Forwarded for 2ND Committee Review....................................13 Item 252: Approval of the final map “NAKANO CONDOMINIUMS”.........................................14 Item S400: Fiscal Year 2026 First Quarter Budget Monitoring Report ....................................14 Item S401: Fiscal Year 2027-2031 Five-Year Financial Outlook .............................................15 Item S402: Authorization to Enter Into and Sign a Cooperative Procurement Contract with Genuine Parts Company Doing Business as (d.b.a.) NAPA Integrated Business Solutions for the Purchase of Vendor Managed Inventory and Logistics Management Solutions for Fleets and Facilities............................................................................................................................16 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................18 Minutes of Monday, December 15, 2025 Page 2
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ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................18 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 3
for the Regular Meeting of Monday, December 15, 2025
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President LaCava at 10:01 a.m. Councilmember Lee arrived to the meeting at 10:04 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 10:08 a.m. into Closed Session to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President LaCava at 2:03 p.m. with Councilmember Campillo not present. Councilmember Moreno left the meeting at 5:28 p.m. Councilmember von Wilpert left the meeting at 5:40 p.m. Councilmember Campbell left the meeting at 5:40 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 5:48 p.m.
ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING
PRESENT:
CD-1 Council President Joe LaCava
CD-2 Councilmember Jennifer Campbell
CD-3 Councilmember Stephen Whitburn
CD-4 Councilmember Henry L. Foster III
CD-5 Councilmember Marni von Wilpert
CD-6 Council President Pro Tem Kent Lee
CD-7 Councilmember Raul A. Campillo
CD-8 Councilmember Vivian Moreno
CD-9 Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera
ABSENT:
None.
CITY CLERK:
Fuentes (km)
ROLL CALL
(1) Council President LaCava-present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-present
(3) Councilmember Whitburn-present
(4) Councilmember Foster-present
(5) Councilmember von Wilpert-present
(6) Council President Pro Tem Lee-not present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-present
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INVOCATION
The invocation was given by City Clerk Diana J.S. Fuentes.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Councilmember von Wilpert.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember von Wilpert.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CS-1 City of San Diego v. 101 Ash, LLC et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-00036247-CU-CO-CTL REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025 SDCA Assigned: M. T. Phelps
Outside Counsel: D. Semerdjian and J. Schena, Schwartz Semerdjian This item involves the City’s claims against its contractors for negligent disruption of asbestos during renovations of the 101 Ash Street property. 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: 10:04 AM
Public testimony by Blair Beekman and John Stump.
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Initiation of Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
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CS-2 Number of Cases: One
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025 SDCA Assigned: M. T. Phelps
Outside Counsel: C. Miller, Buchalter
The City Attorney will discuss the potential to initiate litigation and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:04 AM
Public testimony by Blair Beekman.
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
Conference with Labor Negotiators, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CS-3 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
Rania Amen, Acting Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Kris McFadden, Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Bethany Bezak, Acting 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
Kirsten McGinn, Senior Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Timothy Corcoran, Senior Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Erik Hanson, Senior Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Abegaile Serafico, Senior Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Manuel Quintero, 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 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 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 6
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Kanella Glover, Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Lorene Parker, Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department Angela Colton, Director, Risk Management Department
Quennelle Allen, Deputy Director, Risk Management Department Carly Danney, Benefits Manager, Risk Management Department Kimberly Brancaccio, Benefits Coordinator, Risk Management Department Benjamin Battaglia, 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 Tyler Woods, Financial Operations Manager, 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
Shawn Takeuchi, Assistant Police Chief, Police Department Rudolph Tai, Assistant Police Chief, Police Department
Daniel Grubbs, Assistant Chief of Operations, Police Department Kyle Meaux, Assistant Director, Police Department
Jim McNeill, Assistant City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Jean Jordan, Assistant City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney, solely for negotiations with the Deputy City Attorneys Association
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. These representatives are also authorized 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, Deputy 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 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 7
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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 911.
Designated as representatives within the meaning of California Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Jean Jordan, Assistant City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Jim McNeill, Assistant City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Michelle Garland, Assistant City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney Leslie FitzGerald, 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:
San Diego Police Officers Association (SDPOA)
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025 ACA Assigned: J. McNeill
SDCA: T. Brady
The purpose of this closed session item is to review the City’s position and instruct the City’s designated representatives regarding an unfair practice charge which the City filed against the San Diego Police Officers’ Association with the California Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) regarding Proposition B.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:04 AM
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CS-4 San Diego Police Officers’ Association v. City of San Diego SDSC Case No. 37-2023-00033350-CU-JR-CTL; Court of Appeal No. D085165 Risk Management Department Claim File No. 34339
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SDCA Assigned: B. P. Syz
This case arises from the California Supreme Court’s invalidation of Proposition B. The San Diego Police Officers’ Association filed a lawsuit seeking to enforce the quo warranto judgment in People of the State of California ex rel. San Diego Municipal Employees Association, et al. v.
City of San Diego, et al. 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: 10:04 AM
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
CS-5 Raul Tellez v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00024636-CU-WT-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 29868
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025 DCA Assigned: L. A. Manfre
Plaintiff is a former Public Utilities Department employee who asserts claims against the City under the Fair Employment and Housing Act for failure to engage in the interactive process, failure to accommodate, and retaliation for requesting an accommodation. 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: 10:04 AM
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Initiation of Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
CS-6 Number of Cases: One
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025 DCA Assigned: I. G. Williamson
The City Attorney will discuss the potential to initiate litigation and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:04 AM
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
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NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Bob Kuczewski commented on area code/Gliderport.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:29 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2 (virtual):
Barbara Gordon commented on effects of marijuana use in pregnancy.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:32 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on surveillance tech.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:34 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4 (virtual):
John Stump commented on lobbyist rules.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:36 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
Francine Maxwell commented on tax dollars; and community meetings.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:38 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Madison commented on impact of cannabis products on young people and public health.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:40 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
James R commented on support legal marijuana.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:42 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK
COMMENT
COUNCIL COMMENT-1:
Councilmember von Wilpert said she attended a vigil with Councilmember Foster honoring victims of gun violence, originally planned to remember the Sandy Hook victims, but also acknowledging recent shootings and antisemitic attacks in the U.S. and Australia. She emphasized the need for the community to unite against hate and gun violence, noting San Diego’s success with tools like red flag laws and gun violence restraining orders. Councilmember von Wilpert announced plans to hold public safety hearings on hate crimes, including antisemitism, and on gun violence prevention.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:05 PM
COUNCIL COMMENT-2:
Councilmember Elo-Rivera commented on the recent shootings, particularly the attack in Bondi Beach, noting the heightened fear within the Jewish community during the start of Hanukkah.
He emphasized that no one should be targeted because of their identity, beliefs, or faith.
Councilmember Elo-Rivera also highlighted that one of the attackers was disarmed by a Muslim immigrant who risked his life, pointing to this act as a powerful example of shared humanity and interdependence. He thanked Councilmember von Wilpert for raising the issue and stressed the importance of rejecting dehumanization in all forms.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:07 PM
COUNCIL COMMENT-3:
Councilmember Campbell thanked colleagues and agreed with their concerns, then proposed a policy solution to reduce mass shootings. She cited the federal ban on automatic style weapons in the 1990s, noting that school shootings were far less frequent during that period and increased after the ban expired. Councilmember Campbell stated that reinstating such a ban could be effective again, pointing to New Zealand’s response to a mosque shooting, where automatic weapons were banned and turned in. She emphasized that these weapons are meant for military use, not civilians.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:09 PM
Item 200: SDG&E 2025 Presentation on Gas & Electric Rates.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This is an informational item only; there is no cost associated with this item.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
ITEM PRESENTED
This is an informational item only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Department of General Services: Megan Ong, (619) 236-7077 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:12 PM
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 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.
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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/cityclerk/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
Vacation Home Operation Tax to Preserve Housing June 2, 2026 Item 252: Approval of the final map “NAKANO CONDOMINIUMS”.
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 “NAKANO CONDOMINIUMS" (S.D.P. No.
PMT-3198048, PRJ No. 1076302) located adjacent to Ocean View Hills residential development to the east, Interstate 805 to the west, Kaiser Medical Center to the south and the Otay Valley River Park to the north, in the RM-2-4 zone, within the Otay Mesa Community Plan Area Council Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 13 for the Regular Meeting of Monday, December 15, 2025
District 8., 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 Gregory Jeffries (619) 446-5132.
Item S400: Fiscal Year 2026 First Quarter Budget Monitoring Report.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no fiscal considerations. This is an information item only.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
ITEM PRESENTED
This is an information item only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Department of Finance: Ambar Gutierrez, (619) 533-6297
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:13 PM
Item S401: Fiscal Year 2027-2031 Five-Year Financial Outlook.
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Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This is an informational item only.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
ITEM PRESENTED
This is an informational item only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Department of Finance: Vanessa Montenegro, (619) 533-6169 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:48 PM
Item S402: Authorization to Enter Into and Sign a Cooperative Procurement Contract with Genuine Parts Company Doing Business as (d.b.a.) NAPA Integrated Business Solutions for the Purchase of Vendor Managed Inventory and Logistics Management Solutions for Fleets and Facilities.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
NAPA 5-Year contract, including 2 1-Year options to extend, totaling $56,922,551. The contract will be funded from the Fleet Operations Division's Operating Fund which is an Internal Service Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-204) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316545
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to enter into and sign a Cooperative Procurement Contract with Genuine Parts Company, doing business as NAPA Integrated Business Solutions, for the purchase of Vendor Managed Inventory and Logistics Management Solutions for Fleets and Facilities as-needed, in an amount not-to-exceed $56,922,551, for a term beginning on December 30, 2025, and extending through December 3, 2028, with up to two (2) additional one-year options to renew, under the terms and conditions set forth in the Contract, and related funding actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
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This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on December 10, 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, Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea.
Department of General Services: Gina Dulay, (619) 218-6033 City Attorney Contact: Markecia Simmons
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:43 PM
MOTION BY HENRY L. FOSTER III TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
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REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney gave a report out from Closed Session. https://www.sandiego.gov/city-clerk/officialdocs/closed-session-reports COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:43 PM
ADJOURNMENT
Council President LaCava adjourned the meeting at 5:48 p.m. in honor of the memory of:
Brenda Jackson as requested by Councilmember Foster.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:44 PM