San Diego City Council
January 13, 2026

THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026
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 ..........................................................................................................................5 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................................6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE......................................................................................................6 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT .........................................................................................6

MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ..........................................................................................................................................7 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS ...........................................................................................7 Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes...................................................................................7 Item 30: Gary Pence Day ....................................................................................................9 Item 31: Elizabeth Maland Day ..........................................................................................10 Item 50: Third Amendment to the Consulting Agreement with Christian Moeller Studio LLC for Artist Consulting Services for Creation of an Original, Site-Specific Public Artwork for the Pure Water North City Public Art Project (H166774) .....................................................................10 Item 51: 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 .....................................................................................................................12 Item 52: Exemption of Hourly Council Representative I Position from Classified Service............. ........................................................................................................................................13 Item 53: Second Amendment to Cooperative Procurement Contract with Dell Marketing, L.P. for Microsoft Software, Subscriptions, and Services ..............................................................14 Minutes of Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Page 2
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Item 54: Eleventh Amended Joint Powers Agreement Confirming the Creation of an Agency Known as Southern California Coastal Water Research Project (SCCWRP) ..............................15 Item 55: Approval of an Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor or Designee to Execute the First Amendment to the As-Needed Cooperative Procurement Contract with Nokia of America Corporation for Public Safety Communications Products, Services and Solutions .....................16 Item 56: Authorization to Enter Into and Execute a Contract with TenFore Golf to Provide Golf Course Point-of-Sale Systems and Golf Reservation Services .................................................17 Item 57: Request Authorization to Increase the Not-to-Exceed Value of Construction Contract (K-23-2060-DBB) with TC Construction and Authorization of Construction Change Order No. 5 for the La Media Roadway Improvements Project S15018 .....................................................19 Item 58: Amici Park Contribution Agreement.......................................................................20 Item 59: Exemption of a Program Manager Position in Environmental Services Department from the Classified Service..................................................................................................21 Item 60: Exemption of One (1) Program Coordinator Position in the City of San Diego from Classified Service ...............................................................................................................23 Item 61: Approval of Contract with Klear.ai for a Risk Management Information System (RMIS) Software as a Service (SaaS) Solution .................................................................................24 Item 62: Adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code, 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code & Associated Municipal Code Amendments ..................................................................25 Item 63: Exemption of a Police Commander Position and a Deputy Director Position in the Police Department from the Classified Service......................................................................27 Item 64: College Area Community Plan Update and Associated Zoning Actions......................28 Item 65: Clairemont Community Plan Update and Associated Zoning Actions ........................30 Item 66: Citywide Community Enhancement Overlay Zone and Removal of the Community Plan Implementation Overlay Zone for College Area and Clairemont Community Planning Areas .....32 Item 100: Approval of a Fifty (50)-Year Percentage Lease with Alps Hospitality, Inc. Covering a Hotel Project on 19.27 Acres of Land Located at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, 8110 Aero Drive, San Diego, CA 92123 and Consent to a Thirty-Four (34)-Year Sublease with 8110 Aero Solar LLC for the Installation and Operation of a Solar Panel System on Approximately Two (2) Acres of Land and on the Hotel Rooftop .........................................................................33 Item 101: Third Amendment to Flat Rate Lease Agreement with Air Center MYF, LLC Covering

7.77 Acres at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport...............................................................34 Minutes of Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Page 3
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Item 102: Accept and Expend Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program Grant Funding for Transportation Infrastructure Improvements in the San Ysidro Community...........36 Item 103: FY 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services Funding Allocation(s) from Council District 2 to 29 Nonprofit Organizations....................................................................37 Item 104: FY 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services Funding Allocation(s) from Council District 6 to 31 Nonprofit Organizations....................................................................38 Item 105: FY 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services Funding Allocation(s) from Council District 8 to 28 Nonprofit Organizations....................................................................39 Item 106: Settlement of Lachanae Alexis McAfee v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court No. 24CU006846C, Claim No. 38395...........................................................................40 Item 107: Appointment to the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors.............41 Item 108: Declaring a Continued State of Emergency Regarding Raw Sewage, Solid Waste, and Sediment Coming from Tijuana, Mexico...............................................................................41 Item 330: Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 .....................42 Item 331: Clarifying Ordinance for Measure C Approved by Voters March 2020 .....................43 Item S500: Fifth Amendment to Agreement with Buchalter APC to Provide Continuing Legal Services as Outside Counsel................................................................................................44 Item S501: FY 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services Funding Allocations from Council District 1 to 21 Nonprofit Organizations....................................................................45 Item S502: FY 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services Funding Allocations from Council District 5 to 21 Nonprofit Organizations....................................................................46 Item S503: FY 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services Funding Allocation from Council District 9 to the Chicano Federation of San Diego County, Inc. for the Community Bridge Initiative (CD9) ..................................................................................................................47 Item S504: Appointment to the Citizens' Equal Opportunity Commission ...............................48 Item S505: Appointment of Alternates to the San Dieguito River Park Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors and the North County Transit District Directors Board of Directors for Calendar Year 2026............................................................................................................49 Item S506: Amendments to the San Diego Municipal Code to Establish the Homelessness Revenue Account Citizens Oversight Committee ...................................................................50 Minutes of Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Page 4
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Item S507: Resolution Establishing a Temporary Rule of Council to Amend Rule 6.1.3 of the Rules of Council .................................................................................................................51 Item S508: Phyllis Minick Day ............................................................................................51 Item S509: Bronny B’s San Carlos Neighborhood Farmer’s Market Day .................................52 Item S510: Captain Vernon Peterson Day ...........................................................................53 Item S511: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day ..........................................................................53 Item S512: Reappointments to the Commission for Arts and Culture ....................................54 Item S513: Ratification of Mayor’s Proclamation of a Local Emergency Due to January 1, 2026, Winter Storm.....................................................................................................................54 Item S514: Resolution Affirming the City of San Diego’s Opposition to Proposed Oil and Gas Leases in Federal Waters....................................................................................................55 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................56 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................57 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 5
for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 13, 2026

CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President LaCava at 10:05 a.m. Councilmember Moreno left the meeting at 12:05 p.m. Councilmember von Wilpert left the meeting at 12:15 p.m. Councilmember Whitburn left the meeting at 12:15 p.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 12:23 p.m. for the noon recess to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.

The meeting was reconvened by Council President LaCava at 2:05 p.m. with Councilmember Foster, Councilmember von Wilpert, Councilmember Campillo, and Councilmember Elo-Rivera not present. Council President LaCava recessed the meeting at 2:06 p.m. to convene the Housing Authority meeting. Council President LaCava reconvened the regular meeting at 2:12 p.m. with Councilmember Campillo not present. Councilmember Elo-Rivera arrived to the meeting at 2:21 p.m. Councilmember von Wilpert left the meeting at 2:32 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 2:50 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-8 Councilmember Vivian Moreno
CD-9 Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera
ABSENT:

CD-7 Councilmember Raul A. Campillo
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-present
(6) Council President Pro Tem Lee-present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-not present
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(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-present

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Councilmember Moreno.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Moreno.

NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:

Bob Kuczewski commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:15 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:

Danna Givot commented on Community Planning Groups and Community Planners Committee’s.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:17 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3 (virtual):

Becky Rapp commented on marijuana exposure during brain development.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:19 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4 (virtual):

Madison Rapp commented on smoke-free multi-unit housing.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:21 PM
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MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT CITY CLERK COMMENT:

City Clerk Fuentes announced the next two upcoming Community Listening Sessions are part of the Clerk’s ongoing effort to connect with residents and gather feedback in person. She asked everyone to join on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, or on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Tierrasanta Recreation Center.

City Clerk Fuentes stated these upcoming sessions will be held in person and on Zoom at sandiego.gov/listening. She mentioned she travels so if any community group would like us to attend, please reach out at [email protected]. Otherwise, please visit sandiego.gov/cityclerk to take the public engagement survey and stay informed.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:05 PM

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.

Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes.

Proposed Actions:

Subitem-A: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for October 13, 2025 Adj.

Subitem-B: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for October 14, 2025 Adj.

Subitem-C: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for October 20, 2025.

Subitem-D: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for October 21, 2025.

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Subitem-E: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for October 27, 2025.

Subitem-F: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for October 28, 2025.

Subitem-G: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for November 03, 2025.

Subitem-H: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for November 04, 2025.

Subitem-I: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for November 10, 2025 Adj.

Subitem-J: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for November 11, 2025 Adj.

Subitem-K: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for November 17, 2025 Special.

Subitem-L: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for November 18, 2025.

Subitem-M: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for November 24, 2025 Adj.

Subitem-N: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for November 25, 2025 Adj.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.

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;
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Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.

NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.

Item 30: Gary Pence Day.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming January 16, 2026, to be “Gary Pence Day” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO APPROVE. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.

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.

Item 31: Elizabeth Maland Day.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA, COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL, AND COUNCILMEMBER ELORIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming January 13, 2026, to be “Elizabeth Maland Day” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO APPROVE. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.

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);
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Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.

Item 50: Third Amendment to the Consulting Agreement with Christian Moeller Studio LLC for Artist Consulting Services for Creation of an Original, Site-Specific Public Artwork for the Pure Water North City Public Art Project (H166774).

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

The total amount not-to-exceed for the Third Amendment is $171,570 and is available in CIP ALA.00001, Pure Water Program Ph 1.

Council District(s) Affected: 6.

Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-26) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the Third Amendment to the Contract with Christian Moeller Studio LLC, to increase the amount of the Contract by $171,570 to a total amount not-to-exceed $1,146,570, and extending the Contract through December 1, 2027, in connection with the Pure Water North City Public Art Project. 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 December 10, 2025.

ACTION: Motion by Chair Campillo, second by Vice Chair Foster lll, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.

VOTE: 3-0; Campillo-yea, Foster III-yea, Campbell-yea, Lee-not present.

Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Ken So
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO INTRODUCE. Second by Vivian Moreno.

Passed by the following vote:

Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
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Nay: Marni von Wilpert;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.

Item 51: 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:

Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 12/8/2025, Item 201 Subitem-A, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Campbell-not present):
(O-2026-49) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22031 (New Series)
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.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Planning: Angela Dang, (619) 236-6621
City Attorney Contact: Noah Brazier
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM

CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN 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, 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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Item 52: Exemption of Hourly Council Representative I Position from Classified Service.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

The salary allocation will be absorbed by the Council District 7 personal budget.

Council District(s) Affected: 7.

Proposed Actions:

Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 12/9/2025, Item 50, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember von Wilpert-not present):
(O-2026-46) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22032 (New Series)
Ordinance authorizing the exemption of a Council Representative I position assigned to the Council District 7 Office from the Classified Service, based on advisory review and favorable comment by the Civil Service Commission on November 6, 2025. This position will be responsible for responding to citizen inquiries, representing the Councilmember at community meetings, drafting commendations and proclamations, assisting with policy research and development, and analyzing and reporting constituent inquiry data. This Action is brought under San Diego Charter section 117(a)(17).

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 7: Michael Simonsen, (619) 236-6677
City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM

CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN 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, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.

Item 53: Second Amendment to Cooperative Procurement Contract with Dell Marketing, L.P. for Microsoft Software, Subscriptions, and Services.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

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This action authorizes the City to execute the Second Amendment to the Cooperative Procurement Contract for Microsoft Software, Subscriptions, and Services with Dell Marketing, L.P. to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $1,334,300 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $34,000,000, to be funded from the General and Enterprise Funds.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:

Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 12/9/2025, Item 51, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember von Wilpert-not present):
(O-2026-44) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22033 (New Series)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Cooperative Procurement Contract between the City of San Diego and Dell Marketing, L.P., for the acquisition of Microsoft Software, Subscriptions and Services, to increase the not-to-exceed amount from $32,665,700 to $34,000,000 and otherwise modifying the Contract pursuant to the terms and conditions contained in the Second Amendment to the Contract on file with the Office of the City Clerk.
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 Committee Member Elo-Rivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.

VOTE: 3-0; Foster III-yea, Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Moreno-not present.

Department of Information Technology: Jonathan Behnke, (619) 533-3637 City Attorney Contact: Steven Lastomirsky
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM

CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN 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, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
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Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.

Item 54: Eleventh Amended Joint Powers Agreement Confirming the Creation of an Agency Known as Southern California Coastal Water Research Project (SCCWRP).

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

The five-year SCCWRP JPA cost of $3,185,000 will be funded through the Public Utilities Metropolitan Wastewater Fund
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:

Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 12/9/2025, Item 52, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember von Wilpert-not present):
(O-2026-45) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22034 (New Series)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor or designee to execute the Eleventh Amended Joint Powers Agreement confirming the creation of the Southern California Coastal Water Research Project (SCCWRP), between the City of San Diego, City of Los Angeles, Orange County Sanitation District, and the County Sanitation District No. 2 of Los Angeles County, in an amount not-toexceed $3,185,000 over a period of five years. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.

Committee Actions Taken:

This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on November 13, 2025.

ACTION: Motion by Committee Member LaCava, second by Vice Chair Campbell, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.

VOTE: 3-0; Elo-Rivera-yea, Campbell yea, LaCava-yea.

Public Utilities: Peter Vroom, (619) 758-2301
City Attorney Contact: Christina L. Rae
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM

CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Vivian Moreno.

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Passed by the following vote:

Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.

Item 55: Approval of an Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor or Designee to Execute the First Amendment to the As-Needed Cooperative Procurement Contract with Nokia of America Corporation for Public Safety Communications Products, Services and Solutions.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

This action requests authorization to increase the not-to-exceed amount from $3,000,000 to $8,000,000 with funding coming from the Wireless Communications Technology Fund and possible Grant Funding.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:

Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 12/9/2025, Item 53, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember von Wilpert-not present):
(O-2026-52) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22035 (New Series)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Contract with Nokia of America Corporation, extending the Contract through December 31, 2028, in an amount not-to-exceed $8,000,000 for as-needed public safety communications products, services and solutions.
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 Vice Chair Moreno, second by Committee Member Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.

VOTE: 4-0; Foster III-yea, Moreno-yea, Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea.

Department of Information Technology: Jonathan Behnke, (619) 533-3637 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 16 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 13, 2026
City Attorney Contact: Mark Imada
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM

CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN 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, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.

Item 56: Authorization to Enter Into and Execute a Contract with TenFore Golf to Provide Golf Course Point-of-Sale Systems and Golf Reservation Services.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

This action seeks funding in the amount of $16,100 annually for a total of five (5) years. At the end of five (5) years, the City has the option to extend for five (5) additional one-year periods.

If all contract extensions are exercised, it would result in a total funding need of $161,000.

Funds are available in the amount of $16,100 annually from the Golf Course Enterprise Fund.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:

Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 12/9/2025, Item 54, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember von Wilpert-not present):
(O-2026-53) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22036 (New Series)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to execute a contract with TenFore Golf, Inc. to provide golf course point-of-sale systems and golf reservation services. 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.

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ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Elo-Rivera, second by Chair Foster III, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.

VOTE: 4-0; Foster III-yea, Moreno-yea, Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea.

Parks & Recreation: Tim Graham, (858) 552-1634
City Attorney Contact: Jane M. Boardman
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM

CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN 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, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.

Item 57: Request Authorization to Increase the Not-to-Exceed Value of Construction Contract (K-23-2060-DBB) with TC Construction and Authorization of Construction Change Order No. 5 for the La Media Roadway Improvements Project S15018.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

This action is requesting authorization to pay for the Construction Change Order #5 in the amount of $1,094,494.01, and requesting authorization to increase the contract award amount to $46,000,000. Funding is available in CIP S15018, La Media Road Improvements, $1,090,445.16 is from the Otay Mesa EIFD Capital Project Fund, and $4,048.85 is from the Otay WD Reimb S15018.

Council District(s) Affected: 8.

Proposed Actions:

Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 12/16/2025, Item 603, (Council voted 9-0):
(O-2026-58) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22037 (New Series)
Ordinance authorizing the not-to-exceed amount of Construction Contract K-23-2060-DBB-3, La Media Road Improvements Project, with TC Construction, Inc. to be increased by $2,000,000 to a total not-to-exceed amount of $46,000,000 and approving Change Order No. 5 for this Construction Contract with TC Construction Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $1,094,494.01.

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6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.

Committee Actions Taken:

This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on November 20, 2025.

ACTION: Motion by Chair Whitburn, second by Committee Member von Wilpert, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.

VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, Foster III-yea, von Wilpert-yea.

Engineering & Capital Projects: George Ghossain, (619) 533-4397 City Attorney Contact: Ryan P. Gerrity
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM

CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN 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, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.

Item 58: Amici Park Contribution Agreement.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

The total cost of this agreement is not-to-exceed $1,000,000. The agreement will be funded by Downtown Development Impact Fees.

Council District(s) Affected: 3.

Proposed Actions:

Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 12/16/2025, Item 613, (Council voted 9-0):
(O-2026-57) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22038 (New Series)
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 19 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Ordinance approving a contribution agreement between the City of San Diego and the Little Italy Association, a 501(c)(3) California Public Benefit Corporation, for improvements to Amici Park in the Downtown Community Planning Area and authorizing the expenditure of up to $1 million of Downtown Development Impact Fee funds for certain park development costs as described in the contribution agreement.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.

Committee Actions Taken:

This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on November 20, 2025.

ACTION: Motion by Chair Whitburn, second by Committee Member von Wilpert to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.

VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, Lee-yea, Foster III-yea, von Wilpert-yea.

Development Services: Brian Schoenfisch, (619) 533-6457 City Attorney Contact: Noah Brazier
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM

CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN 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, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.

Item 59: Exemption of a Program Manager Position in Environmental Services Department from the Classified Service.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

The position fully funded in the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget with an anticipated salary impact of $237,537.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 20 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 12/16/2025, Item 615, (Council voted 9-0):
(O-2026-60) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22039 (New Series)
Ordinance authorizing the exemption of a Program Manager position in the City’s Environmental Services Department from the Classified Service, based on advisory review and favorable comment by the Civil Service Commission on September 5, 2024. This position will be responsible for overseeing the Clean SD Waste Enforcement Section. This Action is brought under San Diego Charter Section 117(a)(17).

Committee Actions Taken:

This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on December 10, 2025.

ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Elo-Rivera, second by Chair Foster to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.

VOTE: 4-0; Foster III-yea, Moreno-yea, Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea.

Environmental Services: Jeremy Culuko, (858) 526-2344
City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM

CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN 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, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.

Item 60: Exemption of One (1) Program Coordinator Position in the City of San Diego from Classified Service.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

This position is budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget within the Solid Waste Management Fund.

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 21 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:

Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 12/16/2025, Item 616, (Council voted 9-0):
(O-2026-59) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22040 (New Series)
Ordinance authorizing the exemption of a Program Coordinator position in the City’s Environmental Services Department from the Classified Service, based on advisory review and favorable comment by the Civil Service Commission on July 3, 2025. This position will be responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of process improvement projects, developing and revising standard operating procedures, and processing map functions of the Collection Services Division. This Action is brought under San Diego Charter Section 117(a)(17).

Committee Actions Taken:

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 Chair Foster III to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.

VOTE: 4-0; Foster III-yea, Moreno-yea, Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea.

Environmental Services: Kirby Brady, (619) 249-2735
City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM

CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN 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, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.

Item 61: Approval of Contract with Klear.ai for a Risk Management Information System (RMIS) Software as a Service (SaaS) Solution.

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 22 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

The five-year contract cost is $1,899,831.65 and the five one-year options total $2,035,596.59, resulting in a ten-year contract term not-to-exceed amount of $3,935,428.24 to be paid from the Risk Management Administration Fund.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:

Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 12/16/2025, Item 617, (Council voted 9-0):
(O-2026-63) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22041 (New Series)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an Agreement with Klear.ai, in an amount not-to-exceed $3,935,428.24, to provide Risk Management Information System software as a service.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.

Committee Actions Taken:

This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on December 10, 2025.

ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Moreno, second by Committee Member Elo-Rivera to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.

VOTE: 4-0; Foster III-yea, Moreno-yea, Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea.

Risk Management: David Heller, (619) 236-6754
City Attorney Contact: Mark Imada
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM

CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN 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, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 23 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Item 62: Adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code, 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code & Associated Municipal Code Amendments.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:

Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 12/16/2025, Item 619 Subitem-A and Subitem-B, (Council voted 9-0):

Subitem-A: (O-2026-64 Cor. Copy 3) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22042 (New Series) Ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the San Diego Municipal Code by adding new Article 12, Division 00, sections 512.0001, 512.0002, 512.0003, and 512.0004; adding division 01, sections 512.0101, 512.0103, 512.0104, 512.0108, 512.0109, and 512.0112; adding Division 02, section 512.0202; adding Division 03, section 512.0302; adding Division 04, section 512.0403; adding Division 05, section 512.0504; and adding Division 06, sections 512.0601, 512.0603, 512.0604, 512.0605, and 512.0608, all relating to the adoption of the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and creation of the San Diego Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

Subitem-B: (O-2026-65 Cor. Copy 2) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22043 (New Series) Ordinance amending Chapter 5, Article 11, of the San Diego Municipal Code by retitling Article 11, adding new Division 00, sections 511.0001, 511.0002, 511.0003, and 511.0004, by amending Chapter 5, Article 11, Division 01, by retitling Division 01, by retitling and amending sections 511.0101, 511.0102, 511.0103, 511.0104, 511.0105 and by adding sections 511.0108, 511.0112, and 511.0113, by amending Chapter 5, Article 11, Division 02, by retitling Division 02, by amending section 511.0202, by amending Chapter 5, Article 11, Division 03, by retitling Division 03, by amending sections 511.0304 and 511.0307, repealing section 511.0308 and adding section 511.0322, by amending Chapter 5, Article 11, Division 04, by amending sections 511.401, 511.0403, and by repealing section 511.0406, by amending Chapter 5, Article 11, Division 05, by retitling and amending section 511.0503, by amending section 511.0505, and by amending section 511.0507, by amending Chapter 5, Article 11, by adding new Division 09 and section 511.0901, by amending Chapter 5, Article 11, Division 11, by amending section 511.1103 and adding section 511.1113, by amending Chapter 5, Article 11, by adding new Division 12 and section 511.1207, by amending Chapter 5, Article 11, by adding new Division 26 and section 511.2600, by amending Chapter 5, Article 11, by adding new Division 33 and section 511.3307, by amending Chapter 5, Article 11, by repealing Division 49, by amending Chapter 5, Article 11, Division 50, by amending section 511.5001, by amending Chapter 5, Article 11, Division 56 by amending section 511.5601, by amending Chapter 5, Article 11, Division 82, by retitling and amending Division 82, by amending section 511.8201, by amending Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 24 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Chapter 5, Article 11, Division 83, by amending sections 511.8300 511.8301, 511.8302, 511.8303 and 511.8321, all relating to fire regulations and the adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code.

Committee Actions Taken:

This item was heard at the Public Safety Committee meeting on December 12, 2025.

ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Whitburn, 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) 980-8132
City Attorney Contact: Erin Kilcoyne
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM

CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN 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, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.

Item 63: Exemption of a Police Commander Position and a Deputy Director Position in the Police Department from the Classified Service.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

Police Commander estimated cost $308,00 & Deputy Director $253,000 Police Department General Fund 100000
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:

Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 12/16/2025, Item 620, (Council voted 7-2, Councilmember Foster III-nay, Councilmember Moreno-nay):
(O-2026-61) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22044 (New Series)
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 25 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Ordinance authorizing the exemption of a Police Commander position and a Deputy Director position in the City’s Police Department from the Classified Service, based on advisory review and favorable comment by the Civil Service Commission on November 6, 2025. This Police Commander position will oversee the Special Operations Branch, and the Deputy Director position will oversee the Finance Section. This Action is brought under San Diego Charter Section 117(a)(17).

Committee Actions Taken:

This item was heard at the Public Safety Committee meeting on December 12, 2025.

ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Whitburn, second by Committee Member Campbell to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.

VOTE: 3-0; Campillo-yea, Campbell-yea, Whitburn-yea, von Wilpert-not present.

Police: Shawn Takeuchi, (619) 531-2252
City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM

CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Vivian Moreno. (Moreno seconded the consent agenda, but voted nay on Item 63.)
Passed by the following vote:

Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee; Nay: Henry L. Foster III, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.

Item 64: College Area Community Plan Update and Associated Zoning Actions.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

There are no expenditures being authorized with this action.

Council District(s) Affected: 9.

Proposed Actions:

Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 12/16/2025, Item 609 Subitem-D, (Council voted 7-1, Councilmember Campillo-nay, Councilmember von Wilpert-not present):

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 26 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 13, 2026
These action requests approval of General Plan Amendments; San Diego Municipal Code Amendments; Mid-City Communities Plan Amendment; Comprehensive Update to the College Area Community Plan, Rezones, Repeal of the Core Sub Area Design Manual, Addendum to Program Environmental Impact Report SCH No. 2021070359 for the comprehensive College Area Community Plan Update (College Area CPU Project).
(O-2026-24) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22045 (New Series)
Ordinance approving rezoning lands within the College Area Community Plan Area, in the City of San Diego consistent with the College Area CPU Project.

Committee Actions Taken:

This item was heard at the Land Use and Housing Committee meeting on November 21, 2025.

ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Elo-Rivera, second by Councilmember Moreno, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions and request that City Planning Department add appropriate additional policies or language supporting anti-displacement and anti-speculation strategies reflecting the language in existing HAP 2.0, General Plan Housing Element, and tenant protections in the draft that comes before City Council, and extend the "District" pedestrian route classification on Montezuma further west to 54th street where Hardy Elementary is.

VOTE: 3-1; Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Moreno-yea, Campillo-nay.

Planning: Nathen Causman, (619) 236-7225
City Attorney Contact: Shannon Eckmeyer
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM

CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN 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, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.

Item 65: Clairemont Community Plan Update and Associated Zoning Actions.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

There are no expenditures being authorized with this action.

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 27 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Council District(s) Affected: 2.

Proposed Actions:

Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 12/16/2025, Item 610 Subitem-C, Subitem-D, Subitem-E, Subitem-F, (Council voted 7-1, Council President LaCava-nay, Councilmember von Wilpert-not present):

This action requests the approval of the Clairemont Community Plan Update (CPU) and associated General Plan Amendments; Morena Corridor Specific Plan Amendments; Balboa Avenue Station Area Specific Plan Amendments; San Diego Municipal Code Amendments to include the Clairemont Height Limit Overlay Zone Amendment; and Rezones; and the adoption of the Addendum to Program Environmental Impact Report SCH No. 2021070359 and the amended Mitigation, Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Clairemont CPU.

Subitem-C: (O-2026-34) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22046 (New Series) Ordinance amending the Morena Corridor Specific Plan in the Clairemont Mesa Community Plan Area; and amending Ordinance No. O-21122 adopted September 12, 2019, of the Ordinances of the City of San Diego, insofar as it conflicts herewith.

Subitem-D: (O-2026-36) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22047 (New Series) Ordinance amending the Balboa Avenue Station Area Specific Plan in the Clairemont Mesa Community Plan Area; and amending Ordinance No. O-21120, adopted September 12, 2019, of the Ordinances of the City of San Diego, insofar as it conflicts herewith.

Subitem-E: (O-2026-35 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22048 (New Series) Ordinance rezoning 8,539 acres located within the Clairemont Community Plan Area, in the City of San Diego, California, to the RS-1-3, RS-1-7, RT-1-2, RT-1-5, RM-1-1, RM-2-5, RM-3-7, RM-3- 8, RM-3-9, RM-4-10, CC-1-3, CC-3-6, CC-3-7, CC-3-8, CC-3-9, CN-1-2, CN-1-4, CO-1-2, RMX-2, IL-3-1, IP-2-1, OR-1-1, OR-1-2, OP-1-1, and OP-2-1 Zones; and repealing Ordinance No. O19419 (New Series) adopted October 10, 2005, and Ordinance No. O-20087 (New Series) adopted September 12, 2011, of the Ordinances of the City of San Diego, insofar as the same conflict herewith.

Subitem-F: (O-2026-47) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22049 (New Series) Ordinance amending Chapter 13, Article 2, Division 13 of the San Diego Municipal Code by retitling Division 13, by retitling and amending Sections 132.1301 and 132.1302, by amending Section 132.1305, and by retitling and amending section 132.1306, relating to the Clairemont Community Plan Update.

Committee Actions Taken:

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 28 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 13, 2026
This item was heard at the Land Use and Housing Committee meeting on November 21, 2025.

ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Moreno, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions and request staff provide a written analysis on the issues and suggestions contained in the letters submitted by the Building Industry Association on November 20, 2025, and the Clairemont Town Council on November 17, 2025, and have that information provided to the City Council prior to the Plan Update being heard by the full Council.

VOTE: 4-0; Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Moreno-yea, Campillo-yea.

Planning: Sean McGee, (619) 236-6494
City Attorney Contact: Lindsey Sebastian
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM

CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCES. Second by Vivian Moreno.

Passed by the following vote:

Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: Joe LaCava;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.

Item 66: Citywide Community Enhancement Overlay Zone and Removal of the Community Plan Implementation Overlay Zone for College Area and Clairemont Community Planning Areas.

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:

Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 12/16/2025, Item 611, Subitem-B (Council voted 7-0, Councilmember von Wilpert-not present, Councilmember Moreno-not present):

This action requests the approval of the Community Enhancement Overlay Zone and associated Municipal Code amendments and Local Coastal Program amendment. The Community Enhancement Overlay Zone is a new citywide overlay zone with supplemental regulations intended for application in community-specific areas identified through community plan updates Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 29 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 13, 2026
to provide public space and connectivity improvements within or adjacent to the public right-ofway. (O-2026-48 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22050 (New Series) Ordinance amending Chapter 11, Article 3, Division 1 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Section 113.0103; amending Chapter 12, Article 6, Division 4 by amending Section 126.0402; amending Chapter 12, Article 6, Division 5 by amending Section 126.0502; amending Chapter 13, Article 2, Division 1 by amending Section 132.0102; amending Chapter 13, Article 2, Division 14 by amending Sections 132.1402 and 132.1403; amending Chapter 13, Article 2 by adding new Division 16 and Sections 132.1601, 132.1602, 132.1605, 132.1610, 132.1615, 132.1620, 132.1625, 132.1630, and 132.1635; amending Chapter 14, Article 1, Division 6 by amending Section 141.0621; amending Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 3 by amending Section 143.0302; amending Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 9 by amending Section 143.0920; amending Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 10 by amending Sections 143.1010, 143.1020, and143.1025; and amending Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 14 by amending Section 143.1410, relating to the Clairemont and College Area Community Plan Updates.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Planning: Sean McGee, (619) 236-6494
City Attorney Contact: Shannon Eckmeyer and Lindsey Sebastian COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM

CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN 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, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.

Item 100: Approval of a Fifty (50)-Year Percentage Lease with Alps Hospitality, Inc. Covering a Hotel Project on 19.27 Acres of Land Located at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, 8110 Aero Drive, San Diego, CA 92123 and Consent to a Thirty-Four (34)-Year Sublease with 8110 Aero Solar LLC for the Installation and Operation of a Solar Panel System on Approximately Two (2) Acres of Land and on the Hotel Rooftop.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 30 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 13, 2026
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.

Council District(s) Affected: 7.

Proposed Actions:

Subitem-A: (R-2026-193) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316569
Resolution determining that approval of a 50-year percentage lease with Alps Hospitality, Inc. for the lease of approximately 19.27 acres of City-owned property located at 8110 Aero Drive at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport for the operation of a hotel and consent to a 34-year sublease with 8110 Aero Solar LLC for the installation and operation of a solar panel system on the property are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Title 14 California Code of Regulations sections 15301, 15302, 15304, 15311, and California Public Resources Code section 21080.3.

Subitem-B: (R-2026-194) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316570
Resolution approving and authorizing execution of a 50-year percentage lease with Alps Hospitality, Inc. for approximately 19.27 acres of City-owned property located at 8110 Aero Drive at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport for the operation of a hotel and consent to a 34- year sublease with 8110 Aero Solar LLC for the installation and operation of a solar panel system on the property.

Committee Actions Taken:

This item was heard at the Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting on November 5, 2025.

ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campbell, second by Chair Campillo, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.

VOTE: 4-0; Campillo-yea, Foster III-yea, Campbell-yea, Lee-yea.

Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Brian Byun
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.

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);
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Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.

Item 101: Third Amendment to Flat Rate Lease Agreement with Air Center MYF, LLC Covering

7.77 Acres at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.

Council District(s) Affected: 7.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-189) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316571
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego Approving the Third Amendment to the Flat Rate Lease Between The City of San Diego and Air Center MYF, LLC, for Approximately 7.77 Acres of Land Located at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport.

Committee Actions Taken:

This item was heard at the Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting on November 5, 2025.

ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campbell, second by Chair Campillo, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.

VOTE: 4-0; Campillo-yea, Foster III-yea, Campbell-yea, Lee-yea.

Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Andrew J. Alfonso
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.

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.

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 32 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Item 102: Accept and Expend Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program Grant Funding for Transportation Infrastructure Improvements in the San Ysidro Community.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

This is acceptance of $320,000 of Grant Funding.

Council District(s) Affected: 8.

Proposed Actions:

Subitem-A: (R-2026-246 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316572 Resolution determining that accepting Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Round 8 Grant Funding for transportation infrastructure improvements at locations in San Ysidro is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.

Subitem-B: (R-2026-245) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316573
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to accept AHSC Round 8 Grant Funding for transportation infrastructure improvements at locations in San Ysidro in an amount not-toexceed $320,000.

Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to increase the Capital Improvement Program Budget, and to accept, appropriate and expend an amount not-to-exceed $320,000, to be divided as follows: $120,000 for CIP AIK00003, Sidewalk Repair and Reconstruction (B-26049, AvazandoSan Ysidro AHSC ADA Curb Ramps), to support design and construction of eight curb ramps; $100,000 to CIP AID00005, Street Resurfacing and Reconstruction (B-24014, AC Overlay 2202 Phase 2 (SS)); and $100,000 for the Slurry Seal Program (Slurry Seal Group 2621) to support preliminary engineering, design and construction.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Transportation Department: Everett Hauser, (619) 533-3012 City Attorney Contact: Ryan P. Gerrity
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.

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.

Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 33 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Item 103: FY 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services Funding Allocation(s) from Council District 2 to 29 Nonprofit Organizations.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

Previously budgeted Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project, Programs, and Services (CPPS) funding allocations for all nine Council Districts total $799,787.94. Of those previously budgeted funds, this item allocates $90,309.94 of Council District 2’s CPPS funds to various nonprofit organizations pursuant to Council Policy 100-06.

Council District(s) Affected: 2.

Proposed Actions:

Subitem-A: (R-2026-226) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316574
Resolution determining that the approval of Fiscal Year 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services (CPPS) funding allocations, pursuant to Council Policy 100-06, recommended by Council District 2 to certain nonprofit organizations is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines sections 15301, 15304, and 15311(a).

Subitem-B: (R-2026-224) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316575
Resolution approving Fiscal Year 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services (CPPS) funding allocations, pursuant to Council Policy 100-06, recommended by Council District 2 to 29 nonprofit organizations in the aggregate amount of $90,309.94.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council Administration: Abigail Edwards, (619) 236-5918 City Attorney Contact: Alma Robbins
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.

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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Item 104: FY 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services Funding Allocation(s) from Council District 6 to 31 Nonprofit Organizations.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

Previously budgeted Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project, Programs, and Services (CPPS) funding allocations for all nine Council Districts total $799,787.94. Of those previously budgeted funds, this item allocates $100,000 of Council District 6’s CPPS funds to various nonprofit organizations pursuant to Council Policy 100-06.

Council District(s) Affected: 6.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-230) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316576
Resolution approving Fiscal Year 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services (CPPS) funding allocations, pursuant to Council Policy 100-06, recommended by Council District 6 to 31 nonprofit organizations in the aggregate amount of $100,000.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council Administration: Abigail Edwards, (619) 236-5918 City Attorney Contact: Alma Robbins
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.

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.

Item 105: FY 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services Funding Allocation(s) from Council District 8 to 28 Nonprofit Organizations.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

Previously budgeted Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project, Programs, and Services (CPPS) funding allocations for all nine Council Districts total $799,787.94. Of those previously budgeted Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 35 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 13, 2026
funds, this item allocates $80,000 of Council District 8’s CPPS funds to various nonprofit organizations pursuant to Council Policy 100-06.

Council District(s) Affected: 8.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-225 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316577
Resolution approving Fiscal Year 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services (CPPS) funding allocations, pursuant to Council Policy 100-06, recommended by Council District 8 to 28 nonprofit organizations in the aggregate amount of $80,000.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council Administration: Abigail Edwards, (619) 236-5918 City Attorney Contact: Alma Robbins
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.

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.

Item 106: Settlement of Lachanae Alexis McAfee v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court No. 24CU006846C, Claim No. 38395.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

Settlement amount of $350,000 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-220) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316578
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Lachanae Alexis McAfee v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 24CU006846C (Litigation) related to a claim of alleged employment discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Risk Claim No. 38395.

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Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: David M. Florence, (619) 235-5232 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.

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.

Item 107: Appointment to the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

There is no City expenditure being approved with this section.

Council District(s) Affected: 6.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-244) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316579
Resolution confirming the Mayor’s appointment of Tim Douglass to the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors for a term ending February 4, 2028.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Alma Robbins
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.

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);
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Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.

Item 108: 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-2026-84) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316580
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: 11:24 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.

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.

Item 330: Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

This action will approve the Twentieth Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, (ROPS 20), also known as ROPS 25-26. Another action will approve the administrative budget. There are no new line items added to the ROPS 20. There is no impact to the General Fund.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:

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(R-2026-236) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316589
Resolution approving the Successor Agency's twentieth Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 (ROPS 20), approving an administrative budget for the ROPS 20 fiscal year, and authorizing the Mayor and Chief Financial Officer to carry out certain related actions.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Kevin Reisch
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:07 PM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.

Passed by the following vote:

Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno.

Item 331: Clarifying Ordinance for Measure C Approved by Voters March 2020.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

There are no costs associated with this action.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-69) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 3, Article 5, Division 2 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending sections 35.0201 through 35.0211 relating to an increase in the transient occupancy tax for specified purposes and the issuance of associated bonds.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Treasurer: Elizabeth Correia, (619) 236-7157 City Attorney Contact: Kevin Reisch
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:13 PM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO INTRODUCE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.

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.

Item S500: Fifth Amendment to Agreement with Buchalter APC to Provide Continuing Legal Services as Outside Counsel.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

This fifth Amendment with Buchalter is to increase the not-to-exceed $1,000,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $3,500,000.

Approximately $750,000 is estimated for FY 2026 from Public Liability Fund 720045.

Funds expended under this Fifth Amendment to the Agreement will be sourced from the Public Liability Fund No. 720045, enterprise department funds, or the General Fund, depending on the matter.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-62 Cor. Copy) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance of the council of the City of San Diego authorizing the fifth amendment to the legal services agreement between the City of San Diego and Buchalter APC. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Jim McNeill, (619) 533-5860 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO INTRODUCE. Second by Vivian Moreno.

Passed by the following vote:

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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.

Item S501: FY 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services Funding Allocations from Council District 1 to 21 Nonprofit Organizations.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

Previously budgeted Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project, Programs, and Services (CPPS) funding allocations for all nine Council Districts total $799,787.94. Of those previously budgeted funds, this item allocates $77,978 of Council District 1’s CPPS funds to various nonprofit organizations pursuant to Council Policy 100-06.

Council District(s) Affected: 1.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-251) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316581
Resolution approving Fiscal Year 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services funding allocations, pursuant to Council Policy 100-06, recommended by Council District 1 to 21 nonprofit organizations in the aggregate amount of $77,978.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council Administration: Malachi Bielecki, (619) 236-7709 City Attorney Contact: Alma Robbins
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.

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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Item S502: FY 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services Funding Allocations from Council District 5 to 21 Nonprofit Organizations.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

Previously budgeted Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project, Programs, and Services (CPPS) funding allocations for all nine Council Districts total $799,787.94. Of those previously budgeted funds, this item allocates $91,000 of Council District 5’s CPPS funds to various nonprofit and public agencies organizations pursuant to Council Policy 100-06.

Council District(s) Affected: 5.

Proposed Actions:

Subitem-A: (R-2026-248) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316582
Resolution determining that the approval of Fiscal Year 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services funding allocations, pursuant to Council Policy 100-06, recommended by Council District 5 to certain nonprofit organizations is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 and 15304.

Subitem-B: (R-2026-249) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316583
Resolution approving Fiscal Year 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services funding allocations, pursuant to Council Policy 100-06, recommended by Council District 5 to 21 nonprofit organizations in the aggregate amount of $91,000.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council Administration: Malachi Bielecki, (619) 236-7709 City Attorney Contact: Alma Robbins
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.

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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Item S503: FY 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services Funding Allocation from Council District 9 to the Chicano Federation of San Diego County, Inc. for the Community Bridge Initiative (CD9).

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

This Agreement with the Chicano Federation of San Diego County, Inc., a nonprofit organization, for the Community Bridge Initiative (CD9), is for an amount not to exceed $65,000 in previously budgeted Fiscal Year 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services (CPPS) funds, pursuant to allocations by Council District 9.

Council District(s) Affected: 9.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-242) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316584
Resolution approving Fiscal Year 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services (CPPS) funding allocations, pursuant to Council Policy 100-06, recommended by Council District 9 to the Chicano Federation of San Diego, Inc., a nonprofit organization, in an amount not-to-exceed $65,000.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council Administration: Malachi Bielecki, (619) 236-7709 City Attorney Contact: Alma Robbins
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.

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.

Item S504: Appointment to the Citizens' Equal Opportunity Commission.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

There is no City expenditure being approved with this section.

Council District(s) Affected: 1.

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Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-252) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316585
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Evaristo Rafael Parra, for a term ending January 1, 2027, to the Citizens' Equal Opportunity Commission.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.

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.

Item S505: Appointment of Alternates to the San Dieguito River Park Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors and the North County Transit District Directors Board of Directors for Calendar Year 2026.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: 1, 6.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-254) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316586
Resolution confirming the appointment of Brian Elliott as an alternate to the San Dieguito River Valley Regional Open Space Park Board and Madison Coleman as an alternate to the North County Transit Board of Directors for calendar year 2026.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 1: Victoria Joes, (619) 236-6611
City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.

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.

Item S506: Amendments to the San Diego Municipal Code to Establish the Homelessness Revenue Account Citizens Oversight Committee.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

The establishment of the Homelessness Revenue Account Citizens Oversight Committee has no direct fiscal impact as members shall serve without compensation.

Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-68) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 6, of the San Diego Municipal Code by adding new Division 24 and adding new sections 26.2401, 26.2402, and 26.2403, related to the creation of a citizens oversight committee for transient occupancy tax revenue for homelessness programs.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Homelessness Strategies: Sarah Jarman, (619) 385-6963
City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:25 PM
MOTION BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL TO INTRODUCE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.

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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Item S507: Resolution Establishing a Temporary Rule of Council to Amend Rule 6.1.3 of the Rules of Council.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-256) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316590
Resolution establishing a temporary rule amending Rule 6.1.3 of the Rules of Council relating to annual work plans for standing Council Committees.

This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 1: Brian Elliott, (619) 236-6611
City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:47 PM
MOTION BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL TO ADOPT. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.

Passed by the following vote:

Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo.

NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.

Item S508: Phyllis Minick Day.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming January 26, 2026, to be “Phyllis Minick Day” in the City of San Diego.

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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO APPROVE. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.

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.

Item S509: Bronny B’s San Carlos Neighborhood Farmer’s Market Day.

COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming January 25, 2026, to be “Bronny B’s San Carlos Neighborhood Farmer’s Market Day” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO APPROVE. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.

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.

Item S510: Captain Vernon Peterson Day.

MAYOR GLORIA, COUNCILMEMBER FOSTER III, AND COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming January 2, 2026, to be “Captain Vernon Peterson Day” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
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MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO APPROVE. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.

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.

Item S511: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

MAYOR GLORIA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE, COUNCILMEMBER FOSTER III, COUNCILMEMBER MORENO, COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVED
Proclaiming January 15, 2026, to be “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day” in the City of San Diego.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO APPROVE. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.

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.

Item S512: Reappointments to the Commission for Arts and Culture.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:

There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.

Council District(s) Affected: 1, 2, 3, 5, 8.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-265) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316587
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Resolution confirming the Mayor's reappointments of Christopher Chalupsky, Abe Hughes, Rebecca Phillpott, Dr. Alberto Lopez Pulido, Kamaal Martin, Keith Opstad, and Alessandra Moctezuma, for terms ending August 31, 2027, to the Commission for Arts and Culture.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.

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.

Item S513: Ratification of Mayor’s Proclamation of a Local Emergency Due to January 1, 2026, Winter Storm.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-272) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316588
Resolution ratifying the Mayor's January 7, 2026, proclamation of a local emergency regarding the January 1, 2026, severe winter storm.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the Mayor: Matt Yagyagan, (619) 236-6330
City Attorney Contact: Lara Easton
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:24 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.

Passed by the following vote:

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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.

Item S514: Resolution Affirming the City of San Diego’s Opposition to Proposed Oil and Gas Leases in Federal Waters.

Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.

Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-255) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316591
Resolution affirming the City of San Diego's opposition to proposed oil and gas leases in federal waters, including sites proposed off the coast of Southern California in the 1st Analysis and Proposal of the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Program issued by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.

Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 1: Brian Elliott, (619) 236-6611
City Attorney Contact: David J. Karlin
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:31 PM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO ADOPT. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.

Passed by the following vote:

Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo.

REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.

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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 2:50 p.m.

COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:50 PM