THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026
AT 10:00 AM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
Table of Contents
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING..........................................................................................4 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING...................................................................................4 ROLL CALL ..........................................................................................................................4 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................................5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE......................................................................................................5 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT .........................................................................................5
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ..........................................................................................................................................7 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS ...........................................................................................8 Item 30: Robert Cronk Day..................................................................................................8 Item 31: Joel Craddock Day ................................................................................................8 Item 32: Patrick Henry High School Girls’ Flag Football Team Day ..........................................9 Item 50: Authorization to Extend the Current Sole Source Agreement with Hyland Software, Inc. for Two (2) One (1) Year Options...................................................................................9 Item 51: 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) .....................................................................11 Minutes of Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Page 2
Table of Contents (Continued)
Item 52: Fifth Amendment to Agreement with Buchalter APC to Provide Continuing Legal Services as Outside Counsel................................................................................................12 Item 53: Clarifying Ordinance for Measure C Approved by Voters March 2020 .......................13 Item 54: Amendments to the San Diego Municipal Code to Establish the Homelessness Revenue Account Citizens Oversight Committee ...................................................................14 Item 100: Agreement Between the City of San Diego and the San Diego Municipal Employees Association to Amend Article 21 of the Memorandum of Understanding Related to Special Assignment Pay for Building Maintenance Supervisors in the Department of General Services..15 Item 101: FY 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services Funding Allocations from Council District 7 to 36 Nonprofit Organizations....................................................................16 Item 102: Settlement of Nancy Laughead v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2022-00028144-CU-PO-CTL, Claim No. 29131 .................................................................17 Item 103: Settlement of Riikka Kantonen v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2024-00017853-CU-PO-CTL, Claim No. 34828 .................................................................18 Item 104: Appointment to the San Diego Convention Center Corporation, Inc., Board of Directors ...........................................................................................................................19 Item 105: Appointment to the Board of Building Appeals and Advisors..................................20 Item 106: This item was removed from the Agenda ............................................................21 Item 107: Appointment and Reappointments to the Resiliency Advisory Board ......................21 Item 108: Resolution Excusing Councilmember Jennifer Campbell From Attending City Council and Committee Meetings Due to Personal and Medical Leave Reasons...................................21 Item 109: Resolution Excusing Council President Joe LaCava From Certain City Council Meetings ...........................................................................................................................22 Item 330: This item was removed from the Agenda ............................................................23 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 3
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Item 331: Establishment of a Residential Parking Permit Program for Sundays in the Downtown, Uptown, and Mid-City Parking Meter Zones ........................................................23 Item 332: PRJ-1059329 - 3823 Ingraham Street (Ava Pacific Beach) Project .........................24 Item 333: Authorization for Energy Savings Performance Contract with Willdan Energy Solutions and Related Financing Agreement with Webster Bank ............................................26 Item S500: FY 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services Funding Allocations from Council District 3 to 61 Nonprofit Organizations....................................................................28 Item S501: Paige Folkman Day ..........................................................................................29 Item S502: International Holocaust Remembrance Day .......................................................29 Item S503: FY 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services Funding Allocation(s) from Council District 4 to 36 Nonprofit Organizations....................................................................30 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................31 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................32 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 4
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CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President LaCava at 10:02 a.m. Councilmember Elo-Rivera arrived to the meeting at 10:10 a.m. Councilmember von Wilpert arrived to the meeting at 10:17 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 11:54 a.m. for the noon recess to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President LaCava at 2:06 p.m. with Councilmember von Wilpert, Councilmember Campillo, and Councilmember Elo-Rivera not present.
Councilmember Elo-Rivera arrived to the meeting at 2:07 p.m. Councilmember von Wilpert arrived to the meeting at 2:17 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 4:28 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 (km)
ROLL CALL
(1) Council President LaCava-present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-present
(3) Councilmember Whitburn-present
(4) Councilmember Foster-present
(5) Councilmember von Wilpert-not present
(6) Council President Pro Tem Lee-present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-not present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
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(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-not present
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Councilmember Whitburn.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Whitburn.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Kera Dougherty commented on unsafe living conditions.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:27 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
Kahe Hallett commented on Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centers.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:28 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:
Bob Kuczewski commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:30 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4:
Paul Krueger commented on Balboa Park.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:32 AM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
Madison Rapp commented on risks of alcohol and marijuana.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:35 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Terri-Ann Skelly commented on smoke free policies.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:37 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on neighborhood public safety.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:39 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Barbara Gordon commented on the opioid crisis.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:41 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
Kathleen Lippitt commented on side effects of marijuana.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:43 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on marijuana sales and public safety.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:45 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11 (virtual):
Peggy Walker commented on medical marijuana.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:47 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-12 (virtual):
Andrea Ebbing commented on accountability and compassion for the community.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:49 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-13 (virtual):
Unknown caller commented on local government agencies.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:51 AM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT None.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item 30: Robert Cronk Day.
MAYOR GLORIA AND COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming February 5, 2026, to be “Robert Cronk Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL TO APPROVE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
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 31: Joel Craddock Day.
COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming December 31, 2025, to be “Joel Craddock Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL TO APPROVE. 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.
Item 32: Patrick Henry High School Girls’ Flag Football Team Day.
COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming November 8, 2025, to be “Patrick Henry High School Girls’ Flag Football Team Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL TO APPROVE. 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);
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Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 50: Authorization to Extend the Current Sole Source Agreement with Hyland Software, Inc. for Two (2) One (1) Year Options.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This Sole Source medication will increase the total NTE by $391,908.23 , increasing the NTE of the agreement to $1,456,572.23 from the Department of Information Technology’s NonDiscretionary Application Development & Maintenance (ADM) budget.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-75 Cor. Copy) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Contract with Hyland Software, Inc., extending the Contract through May 2028 in connection with OnBase workflow, agenda preparation and document retention software 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 January 14, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Foster III, second by Council President Pro Tem Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Foster III-yea, Lee-yea, Moreno-yea, Elo-Rivera-not present.
Docket Office: Meghan Cannis, (760) 650-6307
City Attorney Contact: Mark Imada
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:10 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO INTRODUCE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
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 51: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 1/13/2026, Item 50, (Council voted 7-1, Councilmember von Wilpert-nay, Councilmember Campillo-not present):
(O-2026-26) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22051 (New Series)
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.
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Ken So
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:10 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Marni von Wilpert. (von Wilpert moved the Consent Agenda, but voted nay on Item 51.)
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: Marni von Wilpert;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 52: 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 $1,000,000.00, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $3,500,000.00.
Approximately $750,000.00 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 1/13/2026, Item S500, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Campillo-not present):
(O-2026-62 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22052 (New Series) 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
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Office of the City Attorney: Jim McNeill, (619) 533-5860 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:10 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
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: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 1/13/2026, Item 331, (Council voted 8- 0, Councilmember Campillo-not present):
(O-2026-69) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22053 (New Series)
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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:10 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
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 54: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 1/13/2026, Item S506, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Campillo-not present):
(O-2026-68) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22054 (New Series)
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: 11:10 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
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 100: Agreement Between the City of San Diego and the San Diego Municipal Employees Association to Amend Article 21 of the Memorandum of Understanding Related to Special Assignment Pay for Building Maintenance Supervisors in the Department of General Services.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The anticipated General Fund (100000) fiscal impact in FY 2026 is $13,016 total - $6,179 for one Building Maintenance Supervisor and $6,837 for one Senior Building Maintenance Supervisor.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-274) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316595
Resolution approving an Agreement between the City of San Diego and the San Diego Municipal Employees Association, to amend Article 21 of the Memorandum of Understanding related to special assignment pay for Building Maintenance Supervisors in the Department of General Services.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter section 11.2.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Human Resources: Jonnabelle Domingo, (619) 846-0495
City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:10 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
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 101: FY 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services Funding Allocations from Council District 7 to 36 Nonprofit Organizations.
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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 $100,000.00 of Council District 7’s CPPS funds to various nonprofit and public agencies organizations pursuant to Council Policy 100-06.
Council District(s) Affected: 7.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-276) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316596
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 7 to certain nonprofit organizations is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines section 15301.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-275) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316597
Resolution approving Fiscal Year 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services funding allocations, pursuant to Council Policy 100-06, recommended by Council District 7 to 36 nonprofit organizations in the aggregate amount of $100,000.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council Administration: Malachi Bielecki, (619) 236-7709 City Attorney Contact: Alma Robbins
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:10 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
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 102: Settlement of Nancy Laughead v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2022-00028144-CU-PO-CTL, Claim No. 29131.
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Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $98,500.00 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-250 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316598
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Nancy Laughead v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00028144-CU-PO-CTL, related to a claim for personal injury damages from a trip and fall while walking on the sidewalk behind the Downtown San Diego Post Office located at F Street and 8th Avenue on September 14, 2021. Claim No. 29131.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Robert J. Rice, (619) 533-5629 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:10 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
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 103: Settlement of Riikka Kantonen v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2024-00017853-CU-PO-CTL, Claim No. 34828.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $100,000.00 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 1.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-229) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316599
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Resolution authorizing the settlement of Riikka Kantonen v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2024-00017853-CU-PO-CTL, related to a claim of personal injuries arising out of an alleged dangerous condition of public property. Claim No. 34828.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Erin Benler-Ward, (619) 533-4732 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:10 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
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 104: Appointment to the San Diego Convention Center Corporation, Inc., Board of Directors.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 5.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-280) RETURNED TO STAFF
Resolution confirming the Mayor’s appointment of Shawn Dixon to the Board of Directors of the San Diego Convention Center Corporation for a term ending December 1, 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: 11:10 AM
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Item 105: Appointment to the Board of Building Appeals and Advisors.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-257) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316600
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Soheil Nakhshab, for a term ending March 1, 2027, to the Board of Building Appeals and Advisors.
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: 11:10 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
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: This item was removed from the Agenda.
Item 107: Appointment and Reappointments to the Resiliency Advisory Board.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 2, 5, 6, 7, 8.
Proposed Actions:
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(R-2026-278) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316601
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Grace Jones, for a term ending August 1, 2026, and reappointments of Cynthia Rose Harris, Stan Williams, Eric Lardy, and A-bel (Annabel) Yee Gong, for a terms ending August 1, 2027, to the Resiliency Advisory Board.
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: 11:10 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
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 108: Resolution Excusing Councilmember Jennifer Campbell From Attending City Council and Committee Meetings Due to Personal and Medical Leave Reasons.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-227) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316602
Resolution excusing Councilmember Jennifer Campbell's absences from Council and Committee meetings due to medical reasons.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 2: Venus Molina, (619) 236-6622
City Attorney Contact: David J. Karlin
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:10 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
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 109: Resolution Excusing Council President Joe LaCava From Certain City Council Meetings.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-269) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316603
Resolution excusing the Council President from Council meetings on May 13, 2025, September 22, 2025, and October 6 & 7, 2025.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 1: Emily Lynch, (619) 236-6159
City Attorney Contact: David J. Karlin
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:10 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
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 21 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Item 330: This item was removed from the Agenda.
Item 331: Establishment of a Residential Parking Permit Program for Sundays in the Downtown, Uptown, and Mid-City Parking Meter Zones.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 3, 9.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-283) NO ACTION TAKEN
Resolution designating Sunday Residential Parking Permit Areas in Downtown, Uptown and MidCity, and related actions.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-282) NO ACTION TAKEN
Resolution approving the establishment of new Residential Parking Permit Fees for Sunday enforcement for inclusion in the rate book of City fees and charges maintained by the Department of Finance.
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.
Transportation Department: Maggie McCormick, (619) 323-7318 City Attorney Contact: Cassandra Mougin
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:07 PM
Item 332: PRJ-1059329 - 3823 Ingraham Street (Ava Pacific Beach) Project.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 22 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
No City expenditures are being approved with this action. All costs associated with processing of this project are paid through a deposit account by the applicant.
Council District(s) Affected: 1.
Proposed Actions:
The project proposes an amendment to the General Plan and Pacific Beach Community Plan and Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan to redesignate a 12.96-acre site located at 3823, 3863, and 3913 Ingraham Street and 3952 Jewell Street (AVA Pacific Beach), within the Pacific Beach Community Plan Area, from Medium-High residential (29-43 dwelling units per net residential acre (du/nra)) to High Residential (15-54 dwelling unit per acre (du/ac)); a rezone from RM-3-7 (Residential – Multiple Unit) to RM-3-8; and a Coastal Development Permit and Public Sewer Easement Vacation to redevelop 4.35 acres of the 12.96-acre site with an additional 138 multiple-dwelling units, including seven affordable units, a surface parking lot, and two new parking structures within an existing 564 multiple-dwelling unit development.
Subitem-A: (R-2026-260) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316608
Resolution certifying Environmental Impact Report No. 1059329/SCH No. 2022120345 and adopting Findings, a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program for the AVA Pacific Beach project.
Subitem-A: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-261) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316609
Resolution approving an amendment to the General Plan and the Pacific Beach Community Plan and Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan for the AVA Pacific Beach project.
Subitem-B: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Subitem-C: (O-2026-71) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance approving a rezone changing 12.96 acres located at 3823, 3863, and 3913 Ingraham Street and 3952 Jewell Street, within the Pacific Beach Community Plan Area, in the City of San Diego, California, from RM-3-7 (Residential – Multiple Unit) to RM-3-8 for the AVA Pacific Beach project.
Subitem-C: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Subitem-D: (R-2026-262 Rev) ADOPTED AS AMENDED AS RESOLUTION R-316610 Resolution approving a Coastal Development Permit for the AVA Pacific Beach project.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 23 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 27, 2026
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:50 PM
Public testimony by Albert Kao, Brittany Ruggels, Charlie Nieto, Marcella, Ron, Brian Flynn, Babbette Beyer, and Shylah Maria Hales.
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTIONS IN SUBITEMS A, B, AND E; INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE IN SUBITEM C; AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION IN SUBITEM D AMENDING THE COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO INCLUDE “ALL DIESEL-POWERED
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT USED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT SHALL BE POWERED BY CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD-CERTIFIED TIER 4 FINAL ENGINES.” 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.
Item 333: Authorization for Energy Savings Performance Contract with Willdan Energy Solutions and Related Financing Agreement with Webster Bank.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Project cost is $111,778,000 and will be funded via a 25-year Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement. Avoided energy costs resulting from retrofits are projected to completely offset financing payments.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Subitem-D: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Subitem-E: (R-2026-263) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316611
Resolution approving the Public Sewer Easement Vacation granted per Map No. 6264 for the AVA Pacific Beach project.
Subitem-E: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Development Services: Sara Osborn, (619) 446-5381
City Attorney Contact: Justin Bargar
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 24 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-72) INTRODUCED WITH DIRECTION, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance approving the forms of and authorizing the execution of the Energy Savings Performance Contract with Willdan Energy Solutions and other related financing documents including an Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement and Escrow Agreement. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Department of General Services: Lindsey Hawes, (858) 627-3352 City Attorney Contact: William Smith
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:44 PM
Public testimony by Ramses, Katelyn Hailey, and Blair Beekman.
MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO INTRODUCE WITH DIRECTION FOR ADDITIONAL
REPORTING TO BE PROVIDED BY STAFF WITH THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET DOCUMENTS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS TO THE APPROPRIATE COUNCIL COMMITTEE. 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: FY 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services Funding Allocations from Council District 3 to 61 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 $100,000.00 of Council District 3’s CPPS funds to various nonprofit and public agencies organizations pursuant to Council Policy 100-06.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 25 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Subitem-A: (R-2026-271) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316604
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 3 to certain nonprofit organizations is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines sections 15301, 15303, and 15304.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-268) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316605
Resolution approving Fiscal Year 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services funding allocations, pursuant to Council Policy 100-06, recommended by Council District 3 to 61 nonprofit organizations in the aggregate amount of $100,000.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council Administration: Malachi Bielecki, (619) 236-7709 City Attorney Contact: Alma Robbins
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:10 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
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.
NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item S501: Paige Folkman Day.
CITY ATTORNEY FERBERT, COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT, AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming February 2, 2026, to be “Paige Folkman Day” in the City of San Diego COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 26 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 27, 2026
MOTION BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL TO APPROVE. 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.
Item S502: International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL, COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN, COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO, AND COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming January 27, 2026, to be “International Holocaust Remembrance Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL TO APPROVE. 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.
Item S503: FY 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services Funding Allocation(s) from Council District 4 to 36 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 $87,000.00 of Council District 4’s CPPS funds to various nonprofit organizations pursuant to Council Policy 100-06.
Council District(s) Affected: 4.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 27 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-289 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316606 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 4 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-2026-288 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316607 Resolution approving Fiscal Year 2026 Community Projects, Programs, and Services funding allocations, pursuant to Council Policy 100-06, recommended by Council District 4 to 36 nonprofit organizations in the aggregate amount of $87,000.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council Administration: Abigail Edwards, (619) 236-5918 City Attorney Contact: Alma Robbins
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:10 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
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.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 28 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 27, 2026
ADJOURNMENT
Council President LaCava adjourned the meeting at 4:28 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:28 PM