THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 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 ..........................................................................................................................................8 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS ...........................................................................................9 Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes...................................................................................9 Item 30: Black History Month.............................................................................................10 Item 31: National Engineers Week .....................................................................................11 Item 32: Year of the Horse................................................................................................11 Item 33: Sew Loka Day .....................................................................................................12 Item 50: Pure Water Program – First Amendment to the Agreement with PMWeb, Inc. to Provide Web-Based Project Control System for Pure Water Program Phase 1 – Sole Source Agreement #4265..............................................................................................................12 Item 51: Pure Water Phase 1 Consolidated Action – Contractor Contract Time Extensions ......... ........................................................................................................................................13 Item 52: Pure Water Program – Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Parsons-Black & Veatch Joint Venture for As-Needed Construction Manager - Treatment Plant and Facilities Projects - Contract Number H176935 ..................................................................................15 Minutes of Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Page
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Item 53: Pure Water Program – Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with Jacobs-CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. for As-Needed Construction Management Services – Conveyance Projects - Contract Number H176955 .................................................................................................16 Item 54: Authorize the Third Amendment to Sole Source Agreement (Contract H186994) with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. to provide Technical Consultant Services for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)................................................................................17 Item 55: First Amendment to a Contract From an Invitation to Bid Between the City of San Diego and Ace Parking III, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company...................................19 Item 56: Authorization to Extend the Current Sole Source Agreement with Hyland Software, Inc. for Two (2) One (1) Year Options.................................................................................20 Item 57: PRJ-1059329 - 3823 Ingraham Street (Ava Pacific Beach) Project...........................21 Item 58: Authorization for Energy Savings Performance Contract with Willdan Energy Solutions and Related Financing Agreement with Webster Bank...........................................................22 Item 60: Third Amendment to Agreement with Luth and Turley, Inc. for As-Needed Remediation and Clean-up Services from City of San Diego Water Main Breaks and Sewer Backups Pursuant to Council Policy 400-10 ..........................................................................23 Item 100: Authorization to Execute a Contract with US Peroxide, LLC (dba USP Technologies) for a Full-Service Operations and Maintenance Management Program Providing Hydrogen Sulfide Odor Control at Public Utilities Department Wastewater Facilities (RFP 10090193-25-H) ........................................................................................................................................24 Item 101: Award Three (3) As-Needed Environmental Consultant Support Services Agreements –Contracts 7 (H2526611-M) with Harris & Associates, 8 (H2526612-M) with Dudek, & 9 (H2526613-M) with Helix Environmental Planning, Inc..........................................................25 Item 102: Amendment to North City Pure Water Facility Local Resources Program Incentive Agreement with Metropolitan Water District of Southern California ........................................27 Item 103: Updates to Council Policy 000-26, "City Funds Commission Reports” .....................28 Item 104: Resolution Approving the Agreement Between the City and San Diego Police Officers Association Regarding the Lateral and Recruitment Incentive Programs .................................29 Item 105: Settlement of Kevin Che v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court No. 37- 2024-00006335-CU-PA-CTL, Claim No. 35147 ......................................................................30 Item 106: Settlement of Evan M. Holder v. City of San Diego, et al., San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2024-00019630-CU-PO-CTL, Claim No. 35747 ...........................................................31 Minutes of Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Page
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Item 107: Settlement of Raul Tellez v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court No. 37- 2022-00024636-CU-WT-CTL, Claim No. 29868 .....................................................................31 Item 108: Appointment to the San Diego Convention Center Corporation, Inc., Board of Directors ...........................................................................................................................32 Item 109: Reappointments to the Citizens Equal Opportunity Commission.............................33 Item 110: Resolution Excusing Councilmember Raul A. Campillo from Certain City Council Meetings ...........................................................................................................................34 Item 330: State Revolving Fund Loan to the City of San Diego’s Sewer System for the Alvarado Trunk Sewer Phase IV Project – Package A..........................................................................35 Item 331: Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)..........................36 Item S500: Settlement of A.M., a Minor v. San Diego Rock Church, et al., San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2023-00029738-CU-PO-CTL Claim No. 32154 ...........................................37 Item S501: Second Amendment to Agreement for Legal Services with Schwartz, Semerdjian, Cauley, Schena & Bush, LLP to Provide Continuing Legal Services as Panel Outside Counsel....38 Item S502: Request for an Extension of the Construction Contract # K-21-1961-DBB-3 with Burtech Pipeline Incorporated for the Construction of the Sewer and Water Group 812 Replacement Project ..........................................................................................................39 Item S503: Chief Charles Macfarland Day ...........................................................................39 Item S504: Appointment to the San Diego Convention Center Corporation, Inc .....................40 Item S505: Second Amendment to the As-Needed Landscape Architectural Services Agreement with Schmidt Design Group, Inc. Contract# H166714 ...........................................................41 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................42 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................42 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 4
for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 2026
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President LaCava at 10:04 a.m. Councilmember von Wilpert arrived to the meeting at 10:36 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 12:21 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 Campbell, Councilmember von Wilpert, Councilmember Campillo, and Councilmember Moreno not present. Councilmember Moreno arrived to the meeting at 2:10 p.m. Councilmember von Wilpert arrived to the meeting at 2:11 p.m. Councilmember von Wilpert left the meeting at 3:10 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 3:21 p.m.
ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING
PRESENT:
CD-1 Council President Joe LaCava
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-2 Councilmember Jennifer Campbell
CD-7 Councilmember Raul A. Campillo
CITY CLERK:
Fuentes (cp)
ROLL CALL
(1) Council President LaCava-present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-not present
(3) Councilmember Whitburn-not 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
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-present
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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:
Sandy Snakenberg commented on unconstitutional express zones.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:15 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
Paul Krueger commented on Balboa Park parking.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:17 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:
Jason Moore commented on ballot measure, City Council Policy 000-21.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:19 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4 (accommodation):
Tanjelo Bonner commented on government.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:00 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on marijuana tax revenue and accountability.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:02 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Terri-Ann Skelly commented on mental health struggles; and enforcement of laws.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:04 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on public comment; and tech accountability.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:06 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Madison commented on cannabis impaired driving.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:08 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
Eve Macias read a poem “Have a Heart on Valentine’s Day.” COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:10 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):
Ernie Casco commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:12 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11 (virtual):
Judi Strang commented on smoking and vaping causing heart problems.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:15 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-12 (virtual):
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Henry commented on public safety and parks.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:17 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-13 (virtual):
Bob Kuczewski commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:19 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT COUNCIL COMMENT-1:
Council President LaCava commented on Senate Bill 707 which recently made a number of amendments to the Brown Act. He thanked City Clerk Fuentes for her work in the category requiring compliance by January 1, 2026. Council President LaCava mentioned the other category requires compliance by July 1, 2026, speaks to languages in which the agenda has to be published and compares in person public comments versus those participating remotely. He shared the first conversation reporting on these operational changes will be heard at the Rules Committee on February 18, 2026. Council President LaCava stated that ultimately, we will have to adopt changes to the Rules of Council prior to July 1, 2026, in order to be compliant with Senate Bill 707 and its amendments to the Brown Act.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:04 PM
CITY CLERK COMMENT:
City Clerk Fuentes announced upcoming Community Listening Sessions, part of the City Clerk’s ongoing effort to connect with residents and gather feedback through our public engagement survey. She asked everyone to join on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Tierrasanta Recreation Center. City Clerk Fuentes stated this session will be held in person and on Zoom at sandiego.gov/listening. She asked everyone to visit sandiego.gov/cityclerk to take the survey and stay informed.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:03 PM
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
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None.
Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for December 01, 2025 Adj.
Subitem-B: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for December 02, 2025 Adj.
Subitem-C: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for December 08, 2025.
Subitem-D: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for December 09, 2025.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:29 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo.
NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item 30: Black History Month.
MAYOR GLORIA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE, COUNCILMEMBER FOSTER III, COUNCILMEMBER MORENO, AND COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming February 2026 to be “Black History Month” in the City of San Diego.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
MOTION BY HENRY L. FOSTER III TO APPROVE. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 31: National Engineers Week.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming February 22-28, 2026, to be “National Engineers Week” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
MOTION BY HENRY L. FOSTER III TO APPROVE. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 32: Year of the Horse.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE, AND COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming February 17, 2026, through February 5, 2027, to be the “Year of the Horse” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
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MOTION BY HENRY L. FOSTER III TO APPROVE. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 33: Sew Loka Day.
COUNCILMEMBER MORENO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming February 13, 2026, to be “Sew Loka Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
MOTION BY HENRY L. FOSTER III TO APPROVE. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 50: Pure Water Program – First Amendment to the Agreement with PMWeb, Inc. to Provide Web-Based Project Control System for Pure Water Program Phase 1 – Sole Source Agreement #4265.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action will authorize the expenditure of an amount not-to-exceed $684,000 in total, over three (3) years, of which $259,920 is estimated to be from the Metro Sewer Utility Fund, and $424,080 is estimated to be from the Water Utility Operations Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-78) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 11 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Contract with PMWeb, Inc., extending the Contract for an additional three years and increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $684,000 in connection with the Pure Water Phase 1 Program software system for construction management support services. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on January 22, 2026.
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.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Elif Cetin, (619) 533-3794 City Attorney Contact: Elizabeth Cason
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:29 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO INTRODUCE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 51: Pure Water Phase 1 Consolidated Action – Contractor Contract Time Extensions.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
These actions have no cost impacts as they are requesting authority for time extension only.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (O-2026-84) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 12 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to extend the obligations of Construction Contract K-21-1848-DBB-3 with OHLA USA, Inc. for an additional twelve months in connection with the Pure Water Phase 1 Morena Conveyance North Project.
Subitem-A: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Subitem-B: (O-2026-80) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to extend the obligations of Construction Contract K-21-1744-DBB-3-A with W.A. Rasic Construction, Inc. for an additional thirty-two months in connection with the Pure Water Phase 1 North City Pure Water Pipeline and Subaqueous Pipeline Project.
Subitem-B: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Subitem-C: (O-2026-79) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to extend the obligations of Construction Contract K-21-1867-DBB-3 with PCL Construction, Inc. for an additional twentynine months in connection with the Pure Water Phase 1 Metropolitan Biosolids Center Improvements Project.
Subitem-C: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on January 22, 2026.
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.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Elif Cetin, (619) 533-3794 City Attorney Contact: Elizabeth Cason
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:29 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO INTRODUCE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo.
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Item 52: Pure Water Program – Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Parsons-Black & Veatch Joint Venture for As-Needed Construction Manager - Treatment Plant and Facilities Projects - Contract Number H176935.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action with authorize the expenditure of an amount not-to-exceed $5,600,000 in total from the following two Water Funds: Water Utility Operating, Water Utility CIP; and the following two Sewer Funds: Metro Sewer Utility, Metro Sewer CIP, increasing the total amount of the agreement to $115,600,000 and extending the contract two years and five months, increasing the contract duration to ten years and five months ending August 31, 2028.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-76) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Contract with Parsons-Black & Veatch, extending the contract for an additional three years and increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $5,600,000 for the Pure Water Phase 1 AsNeeded Construction Manager, Treatment Plant and Facilities Projects. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on January 22, 2026.
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.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Akram Bassyouni, (619) 533-3616 City Attorney Contact: Elizabeth Cason
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:29 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO INTRODUCE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
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Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 53: Pure Water Program – Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with Jacobs-CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. for As-Needed Construction Management Services – Conveyance Projects - Contract Number H176955.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action will authorize the expenditure of an amount not-to-exceed $4,000,000 in total from the following two Water Funds: Water Utility Operating, Water Utility CIP; and the following two Sewer Funds: Metro Sewer Utility, Metro Sewer CIP, thus increasing the total amount of the agreement to $89,000,000 and for a contract extension of two years and five months, increasing the contract duration to 10 years and eight months.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-77) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to execute the Fourth Amendment to the Contract with Jacobs-CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. extending the Contract an additional two years and five months and increasing the not-to exceed amount by $4,000,000 in connection with the Pure Water Phase 1 As-Needed Construction Management Services, Conveyance Projects.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on January 22, 2026.
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.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Akram Bassyouni, (619) 533-3616 City Attorney Contact: Elizabeth Cason
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:29 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO INTRODUCE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
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Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 54: Authorize the Third Amendment to Sole Source Agreement (Contract H186994) with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. to provide Technical Consultant Services for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This amendment increases the not-to-exceed amount of the original as-needed agreement by $492,350 to a total of $1,217,330 and extends the Agreement term by three years (for a total of five years) which expires in February 2029. Expenditure of funds for as needed services will come from Metro Sewer Utility.
Council District(s) Affected: 1, 2, 6, 8.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-89) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the Third Amendment to the Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc, in a total amount not-to-exceed $1,217,330, extending the Agreement through February 14, 2029, in connection with technical consultant services for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Industrial General Permit.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on January 22, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Campbell, second by Committee Member LaCava, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Elo-Rivera-yea, Campbell-yea, LaCava-yea.
Public Utilities: Tim Carroll, (661) 406-6675
City Attorney Contact: Michael D. Johnston
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:29 AM
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CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO INTRODUCE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 55: First Amendment to a Contract From an Invitation to Bid Between the City of San Diego and Ace Parking III, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
A total amount not-to-exceed $260,220 over the term of the First Amendment, from Concourse/Park Garage Operating Fund. Funds for Fiscal Year 2026- $86, 740, were included in the FY26 External Contracts approved budget, there is no additional financial impact to the Fiscal Year 2026 budget.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 1/26/2026, Item S401, Subitem B. (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Campillo-not present):
(O-2026-73) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22055 (New Series)
Ordinance approving the First Amendment to the Contract Resulting from Invitation to Bid for Evan Jones Parkade Management Services with Ace Parking, III, LLC. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Land Use and Housing Committee meeting on January 14, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Whitburn, second by Chair Lee, to move item to full Council without recommendation.
VOTE: 2-1; Lee-yea, Whitburn-yea, Moreno-nay, Elo-Rivera-not present.
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Julie Gough Inman
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:29 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 56: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 1/27/2026, Item 50. (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Campillo-not present):
(O-2026-75 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22056 (New Series) 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 & Government Efficiency Committee meeting on January 4, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Foster III, second by Council President Pro Tem Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
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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: 11:29 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 57: PRJ-1059329 - 3823 Ingraham Street (Ava Pacific Beach) Project.
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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 1/27/2026, Item 332, Subitem C. (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Campillo-not present):
(O-2026-71) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22057 (New Series)
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.
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 19 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 2026
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:29 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 58: 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.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 1/27/2026, Item 333. (Council voted 8- 0, Councilmember Campillo-not present):
(O-2026-72) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22058 (New Series)
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: 11:29 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 20 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 60: Third Amendment to Agreement with Luth and Turley, Inc. for As-Needed Remediation and Clean-up Services from City of San Diego Water Main Breaks and Sewer Backups Pursuant to Council Policy 400-10.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no cost associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-302) RETURNED TO STAFF
Resolution determining that approval of the Third Amendment to the Agreement with Luth and Turley, Inc. for as-needed remediation and clean-up services from City water main breaks and sewer backups is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.
Subitem-B: (O-2026-85) RETURNED TO STAFF
Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the Third Amendment to the Agreement with Luth and Turley, Inc., extending the Agreement through June 25, 2028, for as-needed remediation and clean-up services from City water main breaks and sewer backups.
Subitem-B: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on January 22, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Campbell, second by Committee Member LaCava, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Elo-Rivera-yea, Campbell-yea, LaCava-yea.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 21 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Public Utilities: William Curcio, (619) 908-2555
City Attorney Contact: Michael D. Johnston
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:29 AM
Item 100: Authorization to Execute a Contract with US Peroxide, LLC (dba USP Technologies) for a Full-Service Operations and Maintenance Management Program Providing Hydrogen Sulfide Odor Control at Public Utilities Department Wastewater Facilities (RFP 10090193-25-H).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The total not-to-exceed amount for this contract is $62,442,415.28 from the Metro Sewer Utility Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-306) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316619
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an Agreement with US Peroxide, LLC, in an amount not-to-exceed $62,442,415.28, to provide an operations and maintenance management program for hydrogen sulfide odor control at Public Utilities Department wastewater facilities.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on January 22, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Campbell, second by Committee Member LaCava, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Elo-Rivera-yea, Campbell-yea, LaCava-yea.
Public Utilities: Timothy Carroll, (858) 614-4558
City Attorney Contact: Michael D. Johnston
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:29 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 22 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 101: Award Three (3) As-Needed Environmental Consultant Support Services Agreements –Contracts 7 (H2526611-M) with Harris & Associates, 8 (H2526612-M) with Dudek, & 9 (H2526613-M) with Helix Environmental Planning, Inc.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The cost of each agreement is not-to-exceed $4,000,000 per agreement, for a total of $12,000,000, over a five-year period. Each agreement will be funded by the Muni Sewer Revenue.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-295) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316620
Resolution approving an agreement with Harris & Associates for As-Needed Environmental Consultant Support Services in an amount not-to-exceed $4,000,000 over five years and related actions.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-298) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316621
Resolution approving an agreement with Dudek for As-Needed Environmental Consultant Support Services in an amount not-to-exceed $4,000,000 over five years and related actions.
Subitem-C: (R-2026-299) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316622
Resolution approving an agreement with Helix Environmental Planning, Inc. for As-Needed Environmental Consultant Support Services in an amount not-to-exceed $4,000,000 over five years and related actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on January 22, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Campbell, second by Committee Member LaCava, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Elo-Rivera-yea, Campbell-yea, LaCava-yea.
Public Utilities: Megan Hickey, (619) 613-0370
City Attorney Contact: Bonny Hsu
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 23 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 2026
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:29 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 102: Amendment to North City Pure Water Facility Local Resources Program Incentive Agreement with Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no cost associated with this item.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-292) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316623
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement for the North City Pure Water Facility Local Resources Program Incentive with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the San Diego County Water Authority.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on January 22, 2026.
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: Doug Campbell, (858) 292-6304
City Attorney Contact: Elizabeth Cason
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:29 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 24 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 103: Updates to Council Policy 000-26, "City Funds Commission Reports”.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-291) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316624
Resolution adopting an amended version of City of San Diego Council Policy 000-26, titled "City Funds Commission Reports."
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Rules Committee meeting on October 22, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Chair LaCava, second by Committee Member Elo-Rivera, to recommend that the Council President’s Office work with the City Attorney’s Office to draft a resolution to update Council Policy 000-26 for consideration by the City Council.
VOTE: 4-0; LaCava-yea, Lee-yea, Campillo-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Moreno-not present.
Council District 1: Abbey Reuter, (619) 236-6611
City Attorney Contact: Alma Robbins
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:29 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 25 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Item 104: Resolution Approving the Agreement Between the City and San Diego Police Officers Association Regarding the Lateral and Recruitment Incentive Programs.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The Agreement between the City of San Diego and the San Diego Police Officers Association (POA) has a total not-to-exceed amount of $63,000. Funding is available in the General Fund (100000)/BA 1914. The amount is not currently budgeted, but SDPD has identified that they will absorb it in their current Fiscal Year 2026 budget.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-286) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316625
Resolution approving and ratifying an Agreement between the City of San Diego and the San Diego Police Officers Association related to the San Diego Police Department's Lateral Police Officer II Incentive Program and the Police Officer Recruitment Incentive Program.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Human Resources: Erik Hanson, (619) 807-6269
City Attorney Contact: Joan F. Dawson
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:29 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 105: Settlement of Kevin Che v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2024- 00006335-CU-PA-CTL, Claim No. 35147.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $100,000 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 26 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-264) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316626
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Kevin Che v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2024-00006335-CU-PA-CTL related to a claim for personal injuries from a car accident near 2832 El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego Claim No. 35147.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Zachariah Hill Rowland, (619) 235-5794 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:29 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 106: Settlement of Evan M. Holder v. City of San Diego, et al., San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2024-00019630-CU-PO-CTL, Claim No. 35747.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $65,000 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-290) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316627
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Evan M. Holder v. City of San Diego, et al., San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2024-00019630-CU-PO-CTL, related to a claim of personal injuries as a result of a trip and fall accident in front of 4386 39th Street. Claim No. 35747.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Dave E. Abad, (619) 533-5821 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 27 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 2026
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:29 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 107: Settlement of Raul Tellez v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court No. 37- 2022-00024636-CU-WT-CTL, Claim No. 29868.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $350,000 will be paid from Water Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-247) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316628
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Raul Tellez v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00024636-CU-WT-CTL, related to allegations of a failure to engage in the interactive process, failure to accommodate Plaintiff’s disability, and retaliation. Claim No. 29868.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Lucy A. Manfre, (619) 533-5932 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:29 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 28 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Item 108: 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: 7.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-303) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316629
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Carlos Cota to the Board of Directors of the San Diego Convention Center Corporation for a term ending December 1, 2026.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Alma Robbins
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:29 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 109: Reappointments to the Citizens Equal Opportunity Commission.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 3, 7.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-305) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316630
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 29 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Resolution confirming the Mayor's reappointment of Joseph Anthony Bustamante and Nicole Howard to the Citizens Equal Opportunity Commission for terms ending January 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: 11:29 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 110: Resolution Excusing Councilmember Raul A. Campillo from Certain City Council Meetings.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-279) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316631
Resolution excusing Councilmember Campillo's absences from regularly scheduled Council and Committee meetings from January 12, 2026, to March 8, 2026, due to family leave.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 7: Vic Vettiyil, (619) 236-6749
City Attorney Contact: David J. Karlin
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:29 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 30 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 330: State Revolving Fund Loan to the City of San Diego’s Sewer System for the Alvarado Trunk Sewer Phase IV Project – Package A.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
For an estimated financing amount of $40 million, over a 30-year level debt repayment term, with an interest rate of 2.2%, the annual debt service is estimated to be approximately $1.9 million. If the estimated financing amount is $50 million, the annual debt service is estimated to be approximately $2.3 million.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-70) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor or designee to implement a Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan for the Alvarado Trunk Sewer Phase IV Project - Package A in an estimated amount reasonably expected not-to-exceed $50 million. 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 Council President Pro Tem Lee, second by Chair Foster III, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Foster III-yea, Moreno-yea, Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-not present.
Department of Finance: Kevin Werner, (619) 533-6121
City Attorney Contact: Bret A. Bartolotta
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:31 PM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO INTRODUCE. Second by Marni von Wilpert.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 31 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 331: Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no City expenditures associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-270) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316634
Resolution receiving and filing the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the City.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Audit Committee meeting on January 21, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Moreno, second by Committee Member Halpern to a resolution to receive and file the Fiscal Year 2025 ACFR.
VOTE: 4-0; Moreno-yea, Foster III-yea, Halpern-yea, Maffia-yea, Tabshouri-not present.
Department of Finance: William Weisman, (619) 236-6397
City Attorney Contact: Bret A. Bartolotta
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:08 PM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Raul A. Campillo.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 32 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Item S500: Settlement of A.M., a Minor v. San Diego Rock Church, et al., San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2023-00029738-CU-PO-CTL Claim No. 32154.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
$10,000,000 from the Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-273) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316632
Resolution authorizing the settlement of A.M., a minor v San Diego Rock Church, et al., San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2023-00029738-CU-PO-CTL, related to the alleged failure of mandatory reporters to report the alleged abuse and neglect of three minors resulting in personal injury.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Kelly L. McGeehan, (619) 533-5884 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:29 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo.
Item S501: Second Amendment to Agreement for Legal Services with Schwartz, Semerdjian, Cauley, Schena & Bush, LLP to Provide Continuing Legal Services as Panel Outside Counsel.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The proposed increase of $1,000,000 in the not-to-exceed amount, increasing the amount from $1,500,000 to $2,500,000 will be paid from the Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 33 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-287 Cor. Copy) RETURNED TO STAFF
Resolution authorizing approval of a Second Amendment to the Agreement with the Law Firm to increase the total not-to-exceed amount from $1,500,000 to $2,500,000. The additional $1,000,000 is necessary to allow the Law Firm to continue representing the City in multiple lawsuits, including litigation involving 101 Ash Street; lawsuits arising from injuries allegedly sustained while riding rented electric scooters, which include two electric-scooter operators’ bankruptcy/insolvency proceedings; and lawsuits filed by more than 1,900 plaintiffs arising from the January 22, 2024, rain event and resulting flooding.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Jim McNeill, (619) 533-6370 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:29 AM
Item S502: Request for an Extension of the Construction Contract # K-21-1961-DBB-3 with Burtech Pipeline Incorporated for the Construction of the Sewer and Water Group 812 Replacement Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no cost associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 1, 2.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-92) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing extension of the obligations of contract K-21-1961- DBB-3 with Burtech Pipeline Incorporated for construction of the SEWER & AC Water Group 812 project to March 10, 2027, and related actions.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Engineering & Capital Projects: Shadi Sami, (619) 980-0008 City Attorney Contact: Adam Wander
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:05 PM
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 34 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 2026
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO ADOPT. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo.
NOTE: The following Proclamation was NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item S503: Chief Charles Macfarland Day.
COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming February 13, 2026, to be “Chief Charles Macfarland Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:06 AM
MOTION BY HENRY L. FOSTER III TO APPROVE. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo.
Item S504: Appointment to the San Diego Convention Center Corporation, Inc.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Outside of City limits.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-310) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316633
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 35 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Resolution confirming the Mayor’s appointment of Lydia Bartell 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: 11:29 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean EloRivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Raul A. Campillo.
Item S505: Second Amendment to the As-Needed Landscape Architectural Services Agreement with Schmidt Design Group, Inc. Contract# H166714.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This second amendment increases the not-to-exceed amount of the original as-needed agreement by $300,000 to a total of $3,300,000 and extends the total duration from 108 months to 144 months. Funds will come from the Otay Mesa DIF. The Chief Financial Officer is authorized to expend an amount not-to-exceed $263,221.00 from Otay Mesa DIF and $36,779, if necessary, from the CIP S23008 Beyer Park Development Phase II and S-00752 Beyer Park Development.
Council District(s) Affected: 8.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-90) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the As-Needed Consultant Contract with Schmidt Design Group, Inc. extending the contract for an additional three years and increasing the not-to-exceed amount to a total of $3,300,000. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 36 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Engineering & Capital Projects: Parita Ammerlahn, (619) 533-5406 City Attorney Contact: Dana C. Fairchild
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:40 PM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell, Raul A. Campillo.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 3:21 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:21 PM