THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING0
OF
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026
AT 10:00 AM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
Table of Contents
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING..........................................................................................4 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING...................................................................................4 ROLL CALL ..........................................................................................................................4 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................................5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE......................................................................................................5 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT .........................................................................................5
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ..........................................................................................................................................7 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS ...........................................................................................7 Item 10: Approval Of Council Minutes ..................................................................................7 Item 30: Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month...........................................9 Item 31: Mira Mesa Little League Opening Day .....................................................................9 Item 32: Cecelia Moreno Day.............................................................................................10 Item 50: Request for the Extension of Construction Contract K-21-1870-DBB-3 with Blue Pacific Engineering and Construction for University Avenue Mobility Project......................................10 Item 51: Request for an Extension of the Construction Contract #K-21-1968-DBB-3 with TC Construction, Inc. for the Construction of Sewer & AC Water Group 763 Project.....................11 Item 52: First Amendment to Extend Contract with Lexipol LLC............................................13 Item 53: Ordinance Approving Contract with NEOGOV for Applicant Recruitment, Tracking, and Hiring Software (RFP 10091078-25-O).................................................................................14 Minutes of Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Page 2
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Item 54: 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..............................................................................................................15 Item 55: Pure Water Phase 1 Consolidated Action – Contractor Contract Time Extensions......16 Item 56: 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 ..................................................................................18 Item 57: 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 .................................................................................................19 Item 58: 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)................................................................................21 Item 59: 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 ..........................................................................................................22 Item 60: State Revolving Fund Loan to the City of San Diego’s Sewer System for the Alvarado Trunk Sewer Phase IV Project – Package A..........................................................................23 Item 61: Second Amendment to the As-Needed Landscape Architectural Services Agreement with Schmidt Design Group, Inc. Contract# H166714 ...........................................................24 Item 62: 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 ..........................................................................26 Item 100: Ratification of Twenty-three (23) Emergency Sole Source Construction Contracts for Fiscal Year 2025 ................................................................................................................27 Item 101: Authorization of Construction Change Order No. 1 for the South Chollas Yard Emergency Repairs for Emergency Sole Source Contract K-25-2402-EMR-3............................28 Item 102: Contribution Agreement with the City of Chula Vista for Heritage Road Bridge T-16.2 ........................................................................................................................................29 Item 103: Second Amendment to Agreement for Legal Services with Schwartz, Semerdjian, Cauley, Schena & Bush, LLP to Provide Continuing Legal Services as Panel Outside Counsel....30 Item 104: Settlement of January 22, 2024, Flooding Litigation Subrogation Cases San Diego Superior Court Case Nos. Allstate Insurance Company, et al. v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court (SDSC) 25CU020790C; Certain Underwriters of Lloyd’s of London, et al. v. City of Minutes of Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Page 3
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San Diego, SDSC 25CU016268; Mercury Insurance Company, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC 25CU018745C; and Palomar Specialty Insurance Company, et al.v. City of San Diego, 24CU024342N Risk Nos. 37729, 37902, 38473.....................................................................31 Item 105: Reappointments to the Planning Commission.......................................................32 Item 330: Authorization for the Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego Water Revenue Bonds........................................................................................................33 Item 331: Dedication of City-Owned Land for the Fenton Parkway Bridge .............................34 Item 332: Preservation and Progress Package A..................................................................36 Item S500: Settlement of City of San Diego v. San Diego County Local Agency Formation Commission, et al., San Diego Superior Court No. 25CU03103C, Claim No. N/A ......................37 Item S501: Approval of a New Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the Encampment Resolution Funding Round 2 Lookback Grant...38 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................39 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................40 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 4
for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 24, 2026
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President LaCava at 10:19 a.m. Councilmember Foster arrived at the meeting at 10:31 a.m. Councilmember Whitburn left the meeting at 11:07 a.m. Councilmember Moreno arrived at the meeting at 11:41 a.m. Councilmember Foster left the meeting at 11:45 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 11:56 a.m. for the noon recess to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President LaCava at 2:07 p.m. with Councilmember Foster, Councilmember von Wilpert, Councilmember Campillo and Councilmember Elo-Rivera not present. Councilmember Foster arrived at the meeting at 2:18 p.m. Council President LaCava recessed the meeting at 4:59 p.m. to convene the Public Facilities Financing Authority meeting. Council President LaCava reconvened the regular meeting at 5:09 p.m. with Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember von Wilpert, Councilmember Campillo and Councilmember Elo-Rivera not present. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 5:09 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-6 Council President Pro Tem Kent Lee
CD-8 Councilmember Vivian Moreno
CD-9 Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera
ABSENT:
CD-5 Councilmember Marni von Wilpert
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-not present
(5) Councilmember von Wilpert-not present
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(6) Council President Pro Tem Lee-present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-not present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-not present
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-present
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Councilmember Whitburn.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Whitburn.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on Brown Act and tech accountability.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2 (virtual):
Terri-Ann Skelly commented on Start Smart Program.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:36 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3 (virtual):
TheOriginalDra commented on abusing children.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:38 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4 (virtual):
Joy Sunyata commented on the budget.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:40 AM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on Vision Zero.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:42 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Andrea Ebbing commented on Automated Regional Justice Information System (ARJIS).
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:44 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Consuelo commented on government agency meetings and the United Nations agenda.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:46 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Bob Kuczewski commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:49 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
Madison commented on adolescent cannabis use and mental health.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:51 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):
Ernie Casco commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:52 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11 (virtual):
Michael Schmidt commented on La Jolla traffic signal sign replacement.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:54 AM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT None.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for December 15, 2025.
Subitem-B: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for December 16, 2025 Special.
Subitem-C: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for December 17, 2025 Special.
Subitem-D: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for December 22, 2025 Adj.
Subitem-E: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for December 23, 2025 Adj.
Subitem-F: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for December 29, 2025 Adj.
Subitem-G: APPROVED
Item 10: Approval Of Council Minutes
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Approval of Council Minutes for December 30, 2025 Adj.
Subitem-H: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for January 5, 2026 Adj.
Subitem-I: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for January 6, 2026 Adj.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:45 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO APPROVE. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno.
NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item 30: Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.
CITY ATTORNEY FERBERT AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming the month of February 2026, to be “Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:21 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno.
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Item 31: Mira Mesa Little League Opening Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming February 28, 2026, to be “Mira Mesa Little League Opening Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:21 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE ITEM 31 TO UPDATE THE TITLE TO “MIRA MESA LITTLE LEAGUE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OPENING DAY”. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno.
Item 32: Cecelia Moreno Day.
COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming February 20, 2026, to be “Cecelia Moreno Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:21 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno.
Item 50: Request for the Extension of Construction Contract K-21-1870-DBB-3 with Blue Pacific Engineering and Construction for University Avenue Mobility Project.
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Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no costs associated with this action, it is for time extension only.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-93) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing extension of the obligations of contract K-21-1870- DBB-3 with Blue Pacific Engineering for construction of the University Avenue Mobility Project to April 26, 2027, and related actions.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on January 29, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Foster III, second by Committee Member Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Whitburn-yea, Foster III-yea, Lee-yea, von Wilpert-not present.
Engineering & Capital Projects: George Ghossain, (619) 533-4397 City Attorney Contact: Ryan P. Gerrity
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:45 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO INTRODUCE. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno.
Item 51: Request for an Extension of the Construction Contract #K-21-1968-DBB-3 with TC Construction, Inc. for the Construction of Sewer & AC Water Group 763 Project.
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Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This amendment is for a duration extension only and does not have associated Fiscal Considerations.
Council District(s) Affected: 6, 7.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-88) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing extension of the obligations of construction contract K-21-1968-DBB-3 with TC Construction, Inc. through October 6, 2027, in connection with the Sewer and AC Water Group 763 Project and related actions. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on January 29, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Foster lll, second by Committee Member Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Whitburn-yea, Foster III-yea, Lee-yea, von Wilpert-not present.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Shadi Sami, (619) 980-0008 City Attorney Contact: Bonny Hsu
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:45 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO INTRODUCE. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno.
Item 52: First Amendment to Extend Contract with Lexipol LLC.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
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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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 2/2/2026, Item 600, (Council voted 8- 0, Council President LaCava-not present):
(O-2026-74) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22059 (New Series)
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: 10:45 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno.
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Item 53: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 2/2/2026, Item 601, (Council voted 8- 0, Council President LaCava-not present):
(O-2026-82 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22060 (New Series) 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, 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: 10:45 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera;
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Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno.
Item 54: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 2/10/2026, Item 50, (Council voted 6- 0, Councilmember Campbell-not present, Councilmember Whitburn-not present, Councilmember Campillo-not present):
(O-2026-78) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22061 (New Series)
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 notto-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: 10:45 AM
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CONSENT MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno.
Item 55: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinances which were introduced on 2/10/2026, Item 51 Subitems A-C, (Council voted 6-0, Councilmember Campbell-not present, Councilmember Whitburn-not present, Councilmember Campillo-not present):
Subitem-A: (O-2026-84) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22062 (New Series) 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) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22063 (New Series) 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) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22064 (New Series) Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 16 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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 twenty-nine 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: 10:45 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCES. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno.
Item 56: 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 $5,600,000.00 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 $115,600,000.00 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.
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Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 2/10/2026, Item 52, (Council voted 6- 0, Councilmember Campbell-not present, Councilmember Whitburn-not present, Councilmember Campillo-not present):
(O-2026-76) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22065 (New Series)
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 As-Needed 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: 10:45 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno.
Item 57: 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:
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This action will authorize the expenditure of an amount not-to-exceed $4,000,000.00 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 $89,000,000.00 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 2/10/2026, Item 53, (Council voted 6- 0, Councilmember Campbell-not present, Councilmember Whitburn-not present, Councilmember Campillo-not present):
(O-2026-77) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22066 (New Series)
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: 10:45 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
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Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno.
Item 58: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 2/10/2026, Item 54, (Council voted 6- 0, Councilmember Campbell-not present, Councilmember Whitburn-not present, Councilmember Campillo-not present):
(O-2026-89) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22067 (New Series)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the Third Amendment to the Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc, in 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: 10:45 AM
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CONSENT MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno.
Item 59: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 2/10/2026, Item S502, (Council voted 6-0, Councilmember Campbell-not present, Councilmember Whitburn-not present, Councilmember Campillo-not present):
(O-2026-92) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22068 (New Series)
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) 236-7306 City Attorney Contact: Adam Wander
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:45 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Kent Lee.
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Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno.
Item 60: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 2/10/2026, Item 330, (Council voted 7- 0, Councilmember Campbell-not present, Councilmember Campillo-not present):
(O-2026-70) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22069 (New Series)
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
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:45 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno.
Item 61: 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 CIP S23008 Beyer Park Development Phase II and S-00752 Beyer Park Development.
Council District(s) Affected: 8.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 2/10/2026, Item S505, (Council voted 7-0, Councilmember Campbell-not present, Councilmember Campillo-not present):
(O-2026-90) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22070 (New Series)
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
Engineering & Capital Projects: Parita Ammerlahn, (619) 533-5406 City Attorney Contact: Dana C. Fairchild
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:45 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno.
Item 62: 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) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316638
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) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026 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.
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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: William Curcio, (619) 908-2555
City Attorney Contact: Michael D. Johnston
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:45 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION IN SUBITEM A; AND INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE IN SUBITEM B. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno.
Item 100: Ratification of Twenty-three (23) Emergency Sole Source Construction Contracts for Fiscal Year 2025.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Funding for these contracts was previously approved and certified as part of the emergency contract execution process. There is no financial impact with this action. Additional funding will be certified in the future, if needed, to address unforeseen conditions.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-320) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316639
Resolution ratifying 23 Emergency Sole Source Construction Contracts awarded in FY2025 pursuant to San Diego Municipal Code section 22.3108.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on January 29, 2026.
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ACTION: Motion by Chair Whitburn, second by Committee Member von Wilpert, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Whitburn-yea, Foster III-yea, von Wilpert-yea, Lee-yea.
Engineering & Capital Projects: George Ghossain, (619) 533-7525 City Attorney Contact: Ray Palmucci
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:45 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno.
Item 101: Authorization of Construction Change Order No. 1 for the South Chollas Yard Emergency Repairs for Emergency Sole Source Contract K-25-2402-EMR-3.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The total cost of this change order is $2,500,000.00, which will bring the total cost for this construction project to $12,302,940. $1,115,084.25 of the total charge order cost will be funded by Refuse Disposal Fund, $590,565.33 of the total charge order cost will be funded by Water Utility CIP Fund, and $794,350.42 of the total charge order cost will be funded by Debt Funded GF CIP.
Council District(s) Affected: 4.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-322) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316640
Resolution determining that approval of Change Order No. 1 to Emergency Sole Source Contract K-25-2402-EMR-3 with Orion Construction for the South Chollas Yard Emergency Repairs project is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Sections 15269(b) and 15269(c) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-321) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316641
Resolution authorizing the Mayor or designee to execute Change Order No. 1 to Emergency Sole Source Contract K-25-2402-EMR-3 with Orion Construction for additional work in an Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 26 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 24, 2026
amount not-to-exceed $2,500,000 in connection with the South Chollas Yard Emergency Repairs project.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on January 29, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Foster lll, second by Committee Member Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Whitburn-yea, Foster III-yea, Lee-yea, von Wilpert-not present.
Engineering & Capital Projects: George Ghossain, (619) 533-4397 City Attorney Contact: Ray Palmucci
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:45 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno.
Item 102: Contribution Agreement with the City of Chula Vista for Heritage Road Bridge T16.2.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action authorizes the expenditure of $2,000,000 from the Otay Mesa EIFD Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 8.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-70) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316642
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a Contribution Agreement with the City of Chula Vista, in an amount not-to-exceed $2,000,000 for the construction of Heritage Road Bridge T-16.2.
Committee Actions Taken:
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This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on January 29, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Foster lll, second by Committee Member Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Whitburn-yea, Foster III-yea, Lee-yea, von Wilpert-not present.
Planning: Gaetano Martedi, (619) 533-3678
City Attorney Contact: Shannon Eckmeyer
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:45 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno.
Item 103: 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.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-287 Cor. Copy 3) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316643 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.
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Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Jim McNeill, (619) 533-6370 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:07 AM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Stephen Whitburn, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno.
Item 104: Settlement of January 22, 2024, Flooding Litigation Subrogation Cases San Diego Superior Court Case Nos. Allstate Insurance Company, et al. v. City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court (SDSC) 25CU020790C; Certain Underwriters of Lloyd’s of London, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC 25CU016268; Mercury Insurance Company, et al. v. City of San Diego, SDSC 25CU018745C; and Palomar Specialty Insurance Company, et al.v. City of San Diego, 24CU024342N Risk Nos. 37729, 37902, 38473.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $6,326,330.75 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-307 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316644
Resolution authorizing the city’s payment to subrogating insurance carriers to resolve all pending subrogation lawsuits against the City alleging damages arising from the January 22, 2024, rainstorm and flooding. Risk Claim Nos. 37729, 37902 and 38473.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Shawn M. Robinson, (619) 236-7728 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:45 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
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Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno.
Item 105: Reappointments to the Planning Commission.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this section.
Council District(s) Affected: 5, 7.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-313) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316645
Resolution confirming the Mayor's reappointments of Farah Mahzari and Ted Miyahara, for terms ending January 28, 2030, to the Planning Commission.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:45 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno.
Item 330: Authorization for the Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego Water Revenue Bonds.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Please see the "Fiscal Considerations" section of Staff Report.
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Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (O-2026-83) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance approving and authorizing the issuance and sale of one or more series of water revenue bonds by the Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego (a) in an aggregate amount not-to-exceed $150,000,000 to finance or refinance additional capital improvements to the Water System, pay the Subordinated Water Revenue Commercial Paper Notes of the Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego, (b) in an amount sufficient to refund certain outstanding subordinated water revenue bonds to achieve debt service savings, and (c) approving the forms and authorizing the execution and delivery of the related financing documents, and approving certain other related agreements and actions.
Subitem-A: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-300) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316648
Resolution authorizing the execution of a reimbursement agreement for Water capital improvement project expenditures.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on February 4, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Councilmember Elo-Rivera, second by Council President Pro Tem Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Foster III-yea, Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Moreno-not present.
Debt Management: Allison Falkenstein, (619) 533-4516
City Attorney Contact: Bret A. Bartolotta
NOTE: See the Public Facilities Financing Authority Agenda of February 24, 2026, for a related item (FA-1).
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:41 PM
MOTION BY HENRY L. FOSTER III TO INTRODUCE, THE ORDINANCE IN SUBITEM A; AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION IN SUBITEM B. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
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Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item 331: Dedication of City-Owned Land for the Fenton Parkway Bridge.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action will authorize the expenditure of $92,977.43 from the Capital Outlay-Mission Valley Transportation Fund for the encumbrance of the City-owned land to the Public Utilities Department Water Utility CIP Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 9.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-319) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316649
Resolution certifying that the City Council, as responsible agency, has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Fenton Parkway Bridge Project (Project) and has adopted Findings of Fact, a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-318) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316650
Resolution approving the dedication of approximately 2.04 acres of City-owned land in Mission Valley for public street purposes to accommodate the construction and operation of the Fenton Parkway Bridge and authorizing the transfer of General Fund money to the Water Utility Fund as market value compensation and related cost reimbursement.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Kevin Reisch
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:27 PM
MOTION BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno;
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Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item 332: Preservation and Progress Package A.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
This action requests the approval of Preservation and Progress Package A, which is part of a comprehensive update to the City’s Heritage Preservation Program. The Preservation and Progress Package A includes amendments to the Historical Preservation Element and Appendix F of the General Plan; amendments to the Land Development Code of the Municipal Code related to appointments to the Historical Resources Board, noticing of designation actions, and appeals of historic designations; and amending the purpose and intended use of the City’s Historic Preservation Fund to advance equity in historic preservation.
Subitem-A: (R-2026-312) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316651
Resolution amending the General Plan Historic Preservation Element and Appendix F relating to the Preservation and Progress Initiative.
Subitem-B: (O-2026-91 Cor. Copy) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026
Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 11, Article 1, Division 2 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Section 111.0206; amending Chapter 12, Article 3, Division 2 by amending Sections 123.0202, 123.0203, and 123.0206; and amending Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 10 by amending Section 143.1002, relating to Preservation and Progress.
Subitem-C: (R-2026-311) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316652
Resolution amending portions of the Special Interest-Bearing Historic Preservation Fund.
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 recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions with the request for staff to monitor the implementation of the “findings not supported” appeal standard and include the results in the annual Historic Resources Board Report to the Council in the next year.
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VOTE: 3-0; Lee-yea, Whitburn-yea, Moreno-yea, Elo-Rivera-not present.
Planning: Kelley Stanco, (619) 236-6545
City Attorney Contact: Corrine Neuffer
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:08 PM
Public testimony by Jennifer Ayala, Ione Stiegler, Mandy Haulik, Wesley Morgan, David Swarens, Stefanie Benvenuto, Geoff Hueter, Shane Harris, Eric, Duvau, William Riley, Lynne Miller, Kathleen Blavatt, Mercy Baron, Don Soderberg, Dean Glass, Sharon Gehl, Barry Hager, Tyler Martin, Bruce Coons, Kristin Harms, Alyssa Stewart, Kevin Hastings, Craig Benedetto, Peter Kempson, Daniel Grant, Katheryn Rhodes, TheOriginalDra, Renee Mezo, Jeffrey Anson, Patricia Fillet, and Hobbs.
MOTION BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTIONS IN SUBITEMS A AND C; AND INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE IN SUBITEM B. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno; Nay: Joe LaCava;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item S500: Settlement of City of San Diego v. San Diego County Local Agency Formation Commission, et al., San Diego Superior Court No. 25CU03103C, Claim No. N/A.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The settlement amount of $116,000.00 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 1.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-301) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316646
Resolution authorizing the settlement of The Association for the City of La Jolla’s claim for attorneys’ fees and costs in City of San Diego v. San Diego Local Agency Formation Commission, et al., San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 25CU031043C.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Benjamin P. Syz, (619) 236-6695 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 34 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 24, 2026
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:20 AM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Stephen Whitburn, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno.
Item S501: Approval of a New Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the Encampment Resolution Funding Round 2 Lookback Grant.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no new funding associated with this agreement.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-328) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316647
Resolution approving a new agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development regarding Round 2 Funding from the State of California Encampment Resolution Funding Grant Program and related actions.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Homelessness Strategies: Sarah Jarman, (619) 385-6963
City Attorney Contact: Hilda R. Mendoza
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:45 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO ADOPT. Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno.
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REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Council President LaCava adjourned the meeting at 5:09 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:09 PM