THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026
AT 10:00 AM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
Table of Contents
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING..........................................................................................2 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING...................................................................................2 ROLL CALL ..........................................................................................................................2 INVOCATION.......................................................................................................................3 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................................3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE......................................................................................................3 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT .........................................................................................3
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ..........................................................................................................................................6 Item 250: Submission of Ballot Proposals for the June 2, 2026, Ballot ....................................6 Item 251: Submission of Ballot Proposals for the November 3, 2026, Ballot ............................7 Item S400: FY 2027 Updated City Council Budget Priorities....................................................8 Item S401: Approve a Covenant Between the California Department of Transportation and the City of San Diego Prior to City’s Acceptance of Approximately 2.5 Acres of Real Property Along Interstate 5, Bounded by Boston Avenue, 29th Street and 32nd Street for a Non-Motorized Transportation Facility........................................................................................................10 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................10 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................11 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 2
for the Regular Meeting of Monday, February 9, 2026
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President LaCava at 10:03 a.m. Councilmember Elo arrived at the meeting at 10:10 a.m. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 11:46 a.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 (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-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-present
(6) Council President Pro Tem Lee-present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-not present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-not present
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 3
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INVOCATION
The invocation was given by City Clerk Diana J.S. Fuentes.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Council President Pro Tem Lee.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council President Pro Tem Lee.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Terry Thomson commented on Balboa Park parking.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
Travis Bushard commented on paid parking at Balboa Park.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:
Paul Krueger commented on Balboa Park parking.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:10 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4:
Aaron Ruiz commented on Balboa Park parking fees.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:12 AM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on Balboa parking and technology.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:14 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Barbara Gordon commented on health impacts of marijuana.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:16 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Peggy Walker commented on billboard advertising for marijuana.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:18 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
TheOriginalDra commented on tent city.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:20 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
William Dorsett commented on solutions for the budget.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:22 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):
Clifford commented on Balboa Park parking fees.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:25 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11 (virtual):
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Ernie Casco commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:27 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-12 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on aligning revenue generation with public health and community safety.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:29 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-13 (virtual):
Judi Strang commented on impacts of marijuana use during pregnancy.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:31 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-14 (virtual):
Kathleen Lippitt commented on alcohol at city beaches.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:33 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-15 (virtual):
Joy Sunyata commented on the budget.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:35 AM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK
COMMENT
None.
NOTE: The following Public Notices were for public record only. These items did not require Council action or public testimony.
Item 250: Submission of Ballot Proposals for the June 2, 2026, Ballot.
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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.
Subscribe to receive City Council and Rules Committee agenda notifications. For additional public notices, visit https://www.sandiego.gov/cityclerk/officialdocs/public-notices. If you have questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at [email protected] or (619) 533- 4000. This does not include other processes, such as citizen initiatives, that can place a measure on a ballot.
Item 251: 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 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 7
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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.
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 S400: FY 2027 Updated City Council Budget Priorities.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 8
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(R-2026-314) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316617
Resolution accepting the Independent Budget Analyst's Report on Updated City Council Budget Priorities for Fiscal Year 2027.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on February 4, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Council President Pro Tem Lee, second by Councilmember Elo-Rivera, to recommend Council accept the IBA report with one modification: to include all expenditure priorities supported by four Councilmembers in the updated Budget Priorities Resolution.
VOTE: 3-0; Foster III-yea, Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Moreno-not present.
Office of the Independent Budget Analyst: Lisa Byrne, (619) 236-5917 City Attorney Contact: Bret A. Bartolotta
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:38 AM
MOTION BY HENRY L. FOSTER III TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item S401: Approve a Covenant Between the California Department of Transportation and the City of San Diego Prior to City’s Acceptance of Approximately 2.5 Acres of Real Property Along Interstate 5, Bounded by Boston Avenue, 29th Street and 32nd Street for a Non-Motorized Transportation Facility.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no costs associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 8.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 9
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Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-315) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316618
Resolution approving an Agreement imposing restrictive covenants on the Boston Avenue nonmotorized multi-use pathway relinquishment from the State of California of approximately 2.5 acres of real property along Interstate 5, bounded by Boston Avenue, 29th Street, and 32nd Street.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Delmar Williams
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:18 AM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. 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.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 11:46 a.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:46 AM