THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
OF
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026
AT 10:00 AM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
Table of Contents
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING..........................................................................................3 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING...................................................................................3 ROLL CALL ..........................................................................................................................3 INVOCATION.......................................................................................................................4 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................................4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE......................................................................................................4 CLOSED SESSION................................................................................................................4 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT .........................................................................................6
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ..........................................................................................................................................8 Item 600: First Amendment to Extend Contract with Lexipol LLC............................................8 Item 601: Ordinance Approving Contract with NEOGOV for Applicant Recruitment, Tracking, and Hiring Software (RFP 10091078-25-O) ..........................................................................10 Item 602: Accept and Appropriate Funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development 2024 Disaster Recovery Infrastructure and Mitigation Planning Program (DR-Infrastructure and MIT-RIPP)..........................................................................11 Item 603: Reappointment to the Horton Plaza Theatres Foundation .....................................12 Minutes of Monday, February 2, 2025 Page 2
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Item 604: Performance Audit of Fire-Rescue Overtime.........................................................13 Item 605: Deputy Chief Rudy Tai Day ................................................................................14 Item 606: Assistant Chief Tina Williams Day .......................................................................14 Item 607: Commander Matt Novak Day..............................................................................15 Item 608: Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego in Opposition to Unnecessarily Aggressive and Excessive Tactics used by Federal Immigration Enforcement Authorities Throughout the United States and in Support of Litigation Seeking to Curb and Prevent these Atrocious Actions ...............................................................................................................15 Item 609: Appointment to the San Diego Convention Center Corporation, Inc., Board of Directors ...........................................................................................................................16 Item 650: Approval of the Final Map “L Street Townhomes”.................................................17 Item 651: Submission of Ballot Proposals for the June 2, 2026, Ballot...................................18 Item 652: Submission of Ballot Proposals for the November 3, 2026, Ballot...........................19 Item 653: Ballot Propositions Forwarded for 2ND Committee Review....................................20 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................20 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................21 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 3
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CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President LaCava at 10:04 a.m. Councilmember Foster arrived to the meeting at 10:07 a.m. Councilmember Whitburn arrived to the meeting at 10:14 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 10:39 a.m. into Closed Session to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President Pro Tem Lee at 2:08 p.m. with Council President LaCava, Councilmember Foster, and Councilmember Elo-Rivera not present.
Councilmember Elo-Rivera arrived to the meeting at 2:11 p.m. Councilmember Foster arrived to the meeting at 2:15 p.m. Councilmember Campbell and Councilmember Moreno left the meeting at 4:54 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by Council President Pro Tem Lee at 5:25 p.m.
ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING
PRESENT:
CD-1 Council President Joe LaCava
CD-2 Councilmember Jennifer Campbell
CD-3 Councilmember Stephen Whitburn
CD-4 Councilmember Henry L. Foster III
CD-5 Councilmember Marni von Wilpert
CD-6 Council President Pro Tem Kent Lee
CD-7 Councilmember Raul A. Campillo - (Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(f), participated remotely for just cause due to childcare needs with no individuals 18 years of age or older present in the room.)
CD-8 Councilmember Vivian Moreno
CD-9 Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera
ABSENT:
None.
CITY CLERK:
Fuentes (km)
ROLL CALL
(1) Council President LaCava-present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-present
(3) Councilmember Whitburn-not present
(4) Councilmember Foster-not present
(5) Councilmember von Wilpert-present
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(6) Council President Pro Tem Lee-present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-not present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-not present
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by City Clerk Diana J.S. Fuentes.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Councilmember von Wilpert.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember von Wilpert.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1):
CS-1 Alyssa Tutterow v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2024-00008001-CU-OE-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 34875
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026
CDCA Assigned: S. J. Plotkin-Wolff
DCA Assigned: P. H. James
This matter involves allegations of employment discrimination by a former female SDPD officer.
The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:39 AM
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
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CS-2 Maria Natalie Brasil v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2020-00012129-CU-PO-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 22859
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026
DCA Assigned: G. D. Leasure
This case arises out of a trip and fall incident near the intersection of Plum and Lowell Streets in Point Loma on January 10, 2019. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:39 AM
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
CS-3 James Carter v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 24CU009508C
Risk Management Department Claim File No. 36333
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026
CDCA Assigned: K. Phillips
This case arises from an employee’s separation from the City of San Diego. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:39 AM
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Anthony Ralphs commented on Flock surveillance.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:56 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
Ramses L. commented on Daniel Gold.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:58 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:
Blair Beekman commented on tech.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:59 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4:
Marissa Burke commented on a personal story and plea.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:01 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on substance prevention.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:04 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
TheOriginalDra commented on hypocrisy.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:06 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Francine Maxwell commented on community hearings.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:08 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Nancy Behm commented on Officer Gold and Flock ALPRs.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:10 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
Barbara Gordon commented on heart health.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:12 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):
Peggy Walker commented on addiction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:13 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11 (virtual):
Zoom user commented on Black Lives Matter and Immigration and Customs Enforcement protests.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:16 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-12 (virtual):
Jonathan commented on solutions regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:18 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-13 (virtual):
Madison Rapp commented on the impact of cannabis during pregnancy and early childhood.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:20 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-14 (virtual):
Unknown caller commented on holding San Diego Police Department accountable.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:22 PM
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MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK
COMMENT
None.
Item 600: First Amendment to Extend Contract with Lexipol LLC.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The cost of this contract will be $33,500 per year beginning in Fiscal Year 2026, funded by the Fire-Rescue Department’s General Fund budget.
Authorization of this first amendment to the agreement will increase the cost by $167,500, for a total contract amount of $335,000.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-74) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Contract with Lexipol LLC, extending the Contract through June 30, 2031, for a customized health and safety mobile application.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
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 Bunsold, (619) 533-4300
City Attorney Contact: Daniel Orloff
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:10 PM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO INTRODUCE. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
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Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava.
Item 601: Ordinance Approving Contract with NEOGOV for Applicant Recruitment, Tracking, and Hiring Software (RFP 10091078-25-O).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
$1,889,566 for five (5) years from the date of award, with five (5) additional one-year options increasing by 3 percent annually for a five-year total of $2,293,636.55 million ($4,183,202.55 over 10 years). Funds for the agreement will be paid from 200610, SAP Support Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-82 Cor. Copy) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance approving a contract with NEOGOV for applicant recruitment, tracking, and hiring software.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget & Government Efficiency Committee meeting on January 14, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by 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.
Personnel: Christia Davis, (619) 236-6665
City Attorney Contact: Thomas J. Brady
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:10 PM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO INTRODUCE. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
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Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava.
Item 602: Authorize the Stormwater Department to Accept and Appropriate Funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development 2024 Disaster Recovery Infrastructure and Mitigation Planning Program (DR-Infrastructure and MIT-RIPP).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
No cost is anticipated for this action.
The Stormwater Department is eligible to receive $5,991,178 in disaster recovery funds and $5,996,323 in disaster mitigation funds, which would result in an aggregate revenue increase of $11,987,501 in the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budget.
Council District(s) Affected: 4, 9.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-296 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316612 Resolution determining that authorization to apply for, accept, appropriate and expend grant funds from the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the Streamview Drive Green Infrastructure Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines (common sense exemption).
Subitem-B: (R-2026-297 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316613 Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to apply for, accept, appropriate and expend grant funds from the California Department of Housing and Community Development in an amount not-to-exceed $11,987,501 for the Streamview Drive Green Infrastructure Project, and authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to increase the Capital Improvement Program Budget and to appropriate and expend the grant funds contingent upon receipt of a fully executed grant agreement.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Stormwater Department: Sumer Hasenin, (858) 541-4336
City Attorney Contact: R. Scott Sokol
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:10 PM
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CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava.
Item 603: Reappointment to the Horton Plaza Theatres Foundation.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
None associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-277) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316614
Resolution confirming the Mayor’s reappointment of Suzanne Varco to the Board of Directors of the Horton Plaza Theatres Foundation for a term ending June 7, 2028.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 1: Luz Anaya Luna, (619) 236-6611
City Attorney Contact: Alma Robbins
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:10 PM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava.
Item 604: Performance Audit of Fire-Rescue Overtime.
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Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
ITEM PRESENTED
This is an informational item only.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Audit Committee meeting on June 11, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Moreno, second by Vice Chair Whitburn, to accept the report and forward it to City Council as an information item.
VOTE: 3-0; Moreno-yea, Whitburn-yea, Halpern-yea, Tabshouri-not present, Maffia-not present.
Office of the City Auditor: Megan Jaffery, (619) 533-3015 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:18 PM
NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item 605: Deputy Chief Rudy Tai Day.
MAYOR GLORIA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE, AND COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming February 6, 2026, to be “Deputy Chief Rudy Tai Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. 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;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
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Not Present: Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item 606: Assistant Chief Tina Williams Day.
MAYOR GLORIA AND COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming February 6, 2026, to be “Assistant Chief Tina Williams Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. 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;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item 607: Commander Matt Novak Day.
MAYOR GLORIA AND COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming February 6, 2026, to be “Commander Matt Novak Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. 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;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera.
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Item 608: Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego in Opposition to Unnecessarily Aggressive and Excessive Tactics used by Federal Immigration Enforcement Authorities Throughout the United States and in Support of Litigation Seeking to Curb and Prevent these Atrocious Actions.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-304) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316616
Resolution in opposition to the unnecessarily aggressive and excessive tactics used by federal immigration enforcement authorities, and in support of litigation filed by Minnesota and Illinois to curb and prevent these tactics and authorizing the City Attorney to join in amicus curiae briefs or take alternative actions.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 5: Justin Garver, (619) 236-6655
City Attorney Contact: David J. Karlin
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:01 PM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava.
Item 609: 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:
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(R-2026-280) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316615
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: 2:10 PM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Joe LaCava.
NOTE: The following Public Notices were for public record only. These items did not require Council action or public testimony.
Item 650: Approval of the Final Map “L Street Townhomes”.” Notice is hereby given that the City Engineer has reviewed and will approve on the date of this City Council meeting that certain final map entitled “L Street Townhomes" (SB684/1123 Ministerial Tentative Map, PRJ No. 1140995) located at 3162 L Street, San Diego, CA, also known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 545-301-20, in the Residential Multi-Unit (RM)-3-7 Zone, within the Southeastern San Diego Community Plan Area, Council District 9, a copy of which is available for public viewing at the office of the San Diego City Clerk. Specifically, the City Engineer has caused the map to be examined and has made the following findings:
(1) The map substantially conforms to the approved ministerial tentative map, any approved alterations thereof, and any conditions of approval imposed with said ministerial tentative map. (2) The map complies with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and any local ordinances applicable at the time of approval of the ministerial tentative map. (3) This map is filed pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act. City Development Services Department Assessment Letter dated July 23, 2025, approve the development of four (4) lots with four (4) lots developed for four (4) residential townhome dwelling units. (4) The map is technically correct.
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Said map will be finalized and recorded unless a valid appeal is filed. Interested parties will have 10 calendar days from the date of this Council hearing to appeal the above findings of the City Engineer to the City Council. A valid appeal must be filed with the City Clerk no later than 2:00 PM, 10 calendar days from the date of this City Council meeting stating briefly which of the above findings made by the City Engineer was improper or incorrect and the basis for that conclusion. If you have questions about the map approval findings or need additional information about the map or your appeal rights, please feel free to contact Greg Jeffries at (619) 446-5132.
Item 651: Submission of Ballot Proposals for the June 2, 2026, Ballot.
City Council Policy 000-21 establishes a procedure for submittal of ballot proposals to the City Council, by members of the public, Councilmembers, the Mayor or mayoral departments, independent department directors or a public agency. Ballot proposals may be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk. The City Clerk shall then transmit them promptly to Rules Committee Consultant. The Office of the City Clerk has established the following calendar for the ballot proposals for the June 2, 2026, election. Please submit all proposals to [email protected].
Date E- Event
Friday,
10/24/2025
221 LAST DATE (5:00 P.M. DEADLINE) for ballot proposals submissions to the City Clerk for review by Committee.
Wednesday,
11/05/2025
209 Committee Meeting Review may Begin
The Committee Consultant shall place the proposals on the Committee meeting agenda for subsequent review and comment by the Committee. The Committee may approve or reject proposals submitted for review. Ballot proposals may advance from initial review and proceed to a second Committee review. Only proposals approved or forwarded to the full Council by the Committee may be acted upon by Council.
Monday,
01/05/2026
148 FIRST DAY City Council may discuss ballot proposals and adopt ordinances prepared by the City Attorney to place measures on the ballot.
Friday,
03/06/2026
88 LAST DAY City Council may discuss measures and adopt ordinances prepared by the City Attorney to place measures on the ballot.
Monday,
03/09/2026
85 LAST DAY to submit the Fiscal Impact Analysis; Ballot and Title Summary; and Impartial Analysis with City Clerk.
Wednesday,
03/11/2026
83 LAST DAY to file ballot arguments with City Clerk.
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Subscribe to receive City Council and Rules Committee agenda notifications. For additional public notices, visit https://www.sandiego.gov/cityclerk/officialdocs/public-notices. If you have questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at [email protected] or (619) 533- 4000. This does not include other processes, such as citizen initiatives, that can place a measure on a ballot.
Item 652: Submission of Ballot Proposals for the November 3, 2026, Ballot.
City Council Policy 000-21 establishes a procedure for submittal of ballot proposals to the City Council, by members of the public, Councilmembers, the Mayor or mayoral departments, independent department directors or a public agency. Ballot proposals may be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk. The City Clerk shall then transmit them promptly to Rules Committee Consultant. The Office of the City Clerk has established the following calendar for the ballot proposals for the November 3, 2026, election. Please submit all proposals to [email protected].
Date E- Event
Friday,
03/06/2026
242 LAST DATE (5:00 P.M. DEADLINE) for ballot proposals submissions to the City Clerk for review by Committee.
Wednesday,
03/18/2026
230 Committee Meeting Review may Begin
The Committee Consultant shall place the proposals on the Committee meeting agenda for subsequent review and comment by the Committee. The Committee may approve or reject proposals submitted for review. Ballot proposals may advance from initial review and proceed to a second Committee review. Only proposals approved or forwarded to the full Council by the Committee may be acted upon by Council.
Monday,
06/08/2026
148 FIRST DAY City Council may discuss ballot proposals and adopt ordinances prepared by the City Attorney to place measures on the ballot.
Friday,
08/07/2026
88 LAST DAY City Council may discuss measures and adopt ordinances prepared by the City Attorney to place measures on the ballot (per the adopted Legislative Calendar the last regular meeting of the City Council prior to this date is July 14, 2026).
Monday,
08/10/2026
85 LAST DAY to submit the Fiscal Impact Analysis; Ballot and Title Summary; and Impartial Analysis with City Clerk.
Wednesday,
08/12/2026
83 LAST DAY to file ballot arguments with City Clerk.
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4000. This does not include other processes, such as citizen initiatives, that can place a measure on a ballot.
Item 653: Ballot Propositions Forwarded for 2ND Committee Review.
The following ballot propositions have been referred from the Rules Committee to a second hearing for consideration for placement on a future ballot as noted.
Proposal Target Ballot
Vacation Home Operation Tax to Preserve Housing June 2, 2026
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President Pro Tem Lee at 5:25 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:25 PM