THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 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 ..........................................................................................................................5 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................................5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE......................................................................................................5 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT .........................................................................................6
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT ..........................................................................................................................................9 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS .........................................................................................10 Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes ..................................................................................10 Item 30: 2026 City of San Diego Women of Distinction.........................................................11 Item 31: Diversionary Theatre 40th Anniversary Day............................................................12 Item 32: Women’s History Month........................................................................................12 Item 50: Actions Related to the East Village Green Phase 1 Project: Third Amendment to the Compensation Agreement with Civic San Diego and Second Amendment to the Consulting Agreement with Reigelman LLC...........................................................................................13 Item 51: Request for the Extension of Construction Contract K-21-1870-DBB-3 with Blue Pacific Engineering and Construction for University Avenue Mobility Project......................................14 Item 52: 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.....................15 Minutes of Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Page 2
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Item 53: 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 ..........................................................................17 Item 54: Authorization for the Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego Water Revenue Bonds........................................................................................................18 Item 55: Preservation and Progress Package A.....................................................................19 Item 100: Compensation Agreement – Chinese Historical Museum (404 Third Avenue)............... ........................................................................................................................................21 Item 101: Compensation Agreement – Naval Training Center................................................22 Item 102: Compensation Agreement – Walker Scott (1014 Fifth Avenue)...............................23 Item 103: Agreements Between the City of San Diego and the San Diego Municipal Employees Association to Amend Articles 21, 47, and 79 of the Memorandum of Understanding Related to Registration, Holiday, and Voluntary Certification Pays for Designated Classifications ..............24 Item 104: Resolution Authorizing the Marketing Partnership Agreement between the City of San Diego and CPR1, LLC..........................................................................................................25 Item 105: Appointment to the Privacy Advisory Board ..........................................................27 Item 330: City of San Diego Fiscal Years 2027-2031 Five-Year Capital Infrastructure Planning Outlook.............................................................................................................................27 Item 331: City Council Informational Training: Zero-Base Budgeting......................................28 Item 332: Hearing for Public Input on the Development of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget ............. ........................................................................................................................................28 Item S500: Revising the Appointments of Mayor Todd Gloria and Councilmembers to Outside Organizations for Calendar Year 2026..................................................................................29 Item S501: St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival Day ...........................................................30 Item S502: Lowrider Stamp Day .........................................................................................30 Item S503: Declaring a Continued State of Emergency Regarding Raw Sewage, Solid Waste, and Sediment Coming from Tijuana, Mexico.........................................................................31 Item S504: Jeff Davis Day ..................................................................................................32 Item S505: Xochitl Alvarez Day ...........................................................................................32 Minutes of Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Page 3
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REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION................................................................................33 ADJOURNMENT .................................................................................................................33 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 4
for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 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 10:09 a.m. Councilmember von Wilpert left the meeting at 12:10 p.m. Council President Pro Tem and Councilmember Moreno left the meeting at 12:28 p.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 12:52 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 von Wilpert not present. Councilmember von Wilpert arrived to the meeting at 2:15 p.m.
Councilmember Campillo left the meeting at 4:28 p.m. Councilmember Whitburn left the meeting at 4:33 p.m. Council President Pro Tem Lee left the meeting at 4:34 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 4:41 p.m. to be reconvened at 6:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President LaCava at 6:02 p.m. with Councilmember Campbell, Council President Pro Tem Lee, Councilmember Campillo, and Councilmember Moreno not present. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 6:52 p.m.
ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING
PRESENT:
CD-1 Council President Joe LaCava
CD-2 Councilmember Jennifer Campbell
CD-3 Councilmember Stephen Whitburn
CD-4 Councilmember Henry L. Foster III
CD-5 Councilmember Marni von Wilpert
CD-6 Council President Pro Tem Kent Lee
CD-7 Councilmember Raul A. Campillo
CD-8 Councilmember Vivian Moreno
CD-9 Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera
ABSENT:
None.
CITY CLERK:
Fuentes (km)
ROLL CALL
(1) Council President LaCava-present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-present
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(3) Councilmember Whitburn-present
(4) Councilmember Foster-present
(5) Councilmember von Wilpert-not present
(6) Council President Pro Tem Lee-present
(7) Councilmember Campillo-present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-present
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Councilmember Moreno.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Moreno.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT TRAILED FROM MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026 PUBLIC COMMENT-1 (virtual):
John Stump commented on the Race and Equity report.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2 (virtual):
Bob Kuczewski commented on the Torrey Pines Gliderport.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:09 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3 (virtual):
Anish Kondamadugula commented on proper e-waste disposal.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:12 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4 (virtual):
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Andrea Ebbing commented on a budget issue.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:14 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on Socially equitable Cannabis Program.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:16 AM
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Joel Sharpe commented on the San Diego Gas and Electric Underground Program.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:19 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
Jacob Edwards commented on concerns of federal activity.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:22 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:
Scott Chipman commented on 710 Club California Environmental Quality Act determination.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:24 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4:
Blair Beekman commented on tech community.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:26 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
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Andrea Ebbing commented on public comment.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:29 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Lori Saldaña commented on public comment and sexual assault awareness.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:31 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
TheOriginalDra commented on sexual assault at Tent City.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:33 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Joy Sunyata commented on the oversupply of office supply and policy regarding Artificial Intelligence.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:35 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
Heckter commented on Tijuana.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:38 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):
Bob Kuczewski commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport and public comment.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:40 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on Socially Equitable Cannabis Program.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:42 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-12 (virtual):
Madison commented on the effects of marijuana on young people.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:44 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-13 (virtual):
Unknown caller commented on Socially Equitable Cannabis Program.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:46 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-14 (virtual):
Terri-Ann Skelly commented on Socially Equitable Cannabis Program.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:48 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-15 (virtual):
Kathleen Lippitt commented on the Development Services Department five-year infrastructure plan.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:50 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT COUNCILMEMBER COMMENT-1:
Councilmember Campillo articulated that a congressman’s tweet claiming Muslims do not belong in American society is offensive, unconstitutional, and morally wrong because it rejects the core American principle of religious freedom and pluralism. Councilmember Campillo went on to explain that the U.S. Constitution—especially the First Amendment—protects the rights of all people regardless of faith, and that America’s strength lies in allowing people with different beliefs to live together peacefully under the law. By attacking Muslims and denying pluralism, the tweet undermines both American democratic values and the very freedoms that allow such speech to exist.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:10 PM
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENT-2:
Councilmember Whitburn thanked Councilmember Campillo for his eloquent words.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:18 PM
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENT-3:
Council President LaCava recognized the Operations staff, particularly those in EDD, for their work in improving the Real Estate Department and updating Policy 700-10. He also reminded the public of the 6:00 p.m. meeting for budget public comment and encouraged continued input on the FY 2027 budget.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:18 PM
CITY CLERK COMMENT:
City Clerk Fuentes noted for the record the start of several public examination periods related to the 2026 election, including: Candidate Statements (March 6–16), ordinances calling the election and placing measures on the ballot (March 9–19), and the City Attorney’s impartial analysis, ballot title and summary, and fiscal analyses from the Mayor, IBA, and City Auditor (March 10–20). She reminded everyone Appellate arguments are due March 11th, with the related examination period running March 12–22. Information and materials are available at www.sandiego.gov/2026elections.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:17 PM
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: APPROVED
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Approval of Council Minutes for January 12, 2026.
Subitem-B: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for January 13, 2026.
Subitem-C: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for January15, 2026 Special.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:43 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
NOTE: The following Ceremonial Item was presented in Council Chambers.
Item 30: 2026 City of San Diego Women of Distinction.
MAYOR GLORIA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT LA CAVA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE,
COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL, COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN, COUNCILMEMBER FOSTER III,
COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT, COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO, COUNCILMEMBER MORENO, AND COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:
ITEM PRESENTED
In recognition of March as Women's History Month, the Mayor and the City Council will be recognizing ten inspirational, courageous and strong local women who help make the City of San Diego a better place. The Mayor's office worked with each Councilmember individually for this ceremonial item. In addition to the Mayor's selected city-wide honoree, each individual Councilmember selected and submitted to the Mayor's office one Woman of Distinction honoree who lives, works, or goes to school in their Council District.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:18 AM
NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.
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Item 31: Diversionary Theatre 40th Anniversary Day.
MAYOR GLORIA, COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL, COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN, AND COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming March 28, 2026, to be “Diversionary Theatre 40th Anniversary Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:07 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
Item 32: Women’s History Month.
COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL, COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT, AND COUNCILMEMBER MORENO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming March 2026 to be “Women’s History Month” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:07 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
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Item 50: Actions Related to the East Village Green Phase 1 Project: Third Amendment to the Compensation Agreement with Civic San Diego and Second Amendment to the Consulting Agreement with Reigelman LLC.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The requested actions appropriate additional funding in the amount of $3,013,100 from 6th & K Parking Garage Fund; $1,185,900 from Park & Market Parking Garage; and $438,000 from FAR Bonus- Downtown funds for a total of $4,637,000. The actions will increase the total CIP project budget from $79,300,725 to $84,050,725.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (O-2026-98) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance of the Council of the City of San Diego authorizing a Third Amendment to the Compensation Agreement between the City of San Diego and Civic San Diego for construction of East Village Green Phase 1 Project in the Downtown Community Plan Area, approving additional funding, and related actions.
Subitem-A: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Subitem-B: (O-2026-97) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance of the Council of the City of San Diego approving the Second Amendment to the Consulting Agreement with Reigelman, LLC for the East Village Green Phase 1 Public Art Project (Contract No. H166768).
Subitem-B: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting on February 20, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Campillo, second by Committee Member Campbell, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Campillo-yea, Campbell-yea, Foster III-yea, Lee-not present.
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Kate Malcolm
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:43 AM
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CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO INTRODUCE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava (voted nay on Subitem A), Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L.
Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
Item 51: Request for the Extension of Construction Contract K-21-1870-DBB-3 with Blue Pacific Engineering and Construction for University Avenue Mobility Project.
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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 2/24/2026, Item 50, (Council voted 6-0, Councilmember von Wilpert-not present, Councilmember Campillo-not present, Councilmember Elo-Rivera-not present):
(O-2026-93) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22072 (New Series)
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 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 14 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 10, 2026
City Attorney Contact: Ryan P. Gerrity
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:43 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
Item 52: 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.
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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 2/24/2026, Item 51, (Council voted 6-0, Councilmember von Wilpert-not present, Councilmember Campillo-not present, Councilmember Elo-Rivera-not present):
(O-2026-88) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22073 (New Series)
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.
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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: 11:43 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
Item 53: 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:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 2/24/2026, Item 62, Subitem-B, (Council voted 6-0, Councilmember von Wilpert-not present, Councilmember Campillo-not present, Councilmember Elo-Rivera-not present):
(O-2026-85) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22074 (New Series)
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.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
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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: William Curcio, (619) 908-2555
City Attorney Contact: Michael D. Johnston
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:43 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. (von Wilpert moved the Consent Agenda, but voted nay on Item 53.) Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A.
Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: Marni von Wilpert;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
Item 54: 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.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 2/24/2026, Item 330, Subitem-A, (Council voted 6-0, Councilmember von Wilpert-not present, Councilmember Campillo-not present, Councilmember Elo-Rivera-not present):
(O-2026-83) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22075 (New Series)
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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.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget & 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
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:43 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
Item 55: Preservation and Progress Package A.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
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Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 2/24/2026, Item 332, Subitem-B, (Council voted 5-1, Council President LaCava-nay, Councilmember von Wilpert-not present, Councilmember Campillo-not present, Councilmember Elo-Rivera-not present):
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.
(O-2026-91 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22076 (New Series) 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.
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.
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: 11:43 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: Joe LaCava;
Recused: (None);
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Not Present: (None).
Item 100: Compensation Agreement – Chinese Historical Museum (404 Third Avenue).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action will authorize an expenditure of up to $195,000 from the General Fund, for the City to make the required payments to the ATEs and satisfy the proposed Compensation Agreement.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-334) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316663
Resolution approving the Compensation Agreement for the Chinese Historical Museum site at 404 Third Avenue in downtown San Diego and authorizing related actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting on February 20, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Campillo, second by Committee Member Campbell, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Campillo-yea, Campbell, Foster III-yea, Lee-not present.
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Kevin Reisch
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:43 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
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Item 101: Compensation Agreement – Naval Training Center.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action will authorize an expenditure of up to $1,563,000.00 from Fund 200723, Long Range Property Management Fund for the City to make the required payments to the ATEs and satisfy the proposed Compensation Agreement. This action does not require the obligation or expenditure of any General Funds.
Council District(s) Affected: 2.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-323) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316664
Resolution approving the Compensation Agreement for substantial portions of the Liberty Station site (formerly known as the Naval Training Center) and authorizing related actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting on February 20, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Campillo, second by Committee Member Campbell, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Campillo-yea, Campbell-yea, Foster III-yea, Lee-not present.
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Kevin Reisch
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:43 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
Item 102: Compensation Agreement – Walker Scott (1014 Fifth Avenue).
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 21 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action will authorize an expenditure of up to $966,000 from the General Fund, for the City to make the required payments to the ATEs and satisfy the proposed Compensation Agreement.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-333) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316665
Resolution approving the Compensation Agreement for the Walker Scott site at 1014 Fifth Avenue in downtown San Diego and authorizing related actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting on February 20, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Campillo, second by Committee Member Campbell, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Campillo-yea, Campbell-yea, Foster III-yea, Lee-not present.
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Kevin Reisch
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:43 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
Item 103: Agreements Between the City of San Diego and the San Diego Municipal Employees Association to Amend Articles 21, 47, and 79 of the Memorandum of Understanding Related to Registration, Holiday, and Voluntary Certification Pays for Designated Classifications.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 22 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Subitem A- The cost of the retroactive payment is approx. $30,819. The estimated General Fund (100000) fiscal impacts for the remainder of FY26 is $5,941; Subitem B- Cost-neutral; Subitem C- The cost of the retroactive payment is approx. $12,534. The estimated Development Services Fund (700036) fiscal impacts for the remainder of FY26 is $2,438; Subitem D- Financial impacts cannot be determined at this time.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-336) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316666
Resolution approving an agreement between the City and MEA to amend Article 21(D) of the MOU related to Registration Pay for the Principal Planner classification.
Subitem-A: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 11.2.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-337) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316667
Resolution approving an agreement between the City and MEA to amend Article 47(A) of the MOU related to Holiday Pay for the designated classifications in the Police Department.
Subitem-B: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 11.2.
Subitem-C: (R-2026-338) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316668
Resolution approving an agreement between the City and MEA to amend Article 79(Q) of the MOU related to ICC Certification Pay for the Principal Plan Review Specialist classification.
Subitem-C: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 11.2.
Subitem-D: (R-2026-339) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316669
Resolution approving an agreement between the City and MEA to amend Article 79(V) of the MOU related to ASE Certification Pay for the Metal Fabrication Services Supervisor classification.
Subitem-D: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 11.2.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Human Resources: Jonnabelle Domingo, (619) 846-0495
City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 23 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 10, 2026
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:43 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
Item 104: Resolution Authorizing the Marketing Partnership Agreement between the City of San Diego and CPR1, LLC.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This agreement does not require payment by the city it merely allows city to purchase AEDs and related equipment for their workplace at discounted rates. The marketing agreement will provide a marketing fee paid to the city of $150,000 annually for a period of five years if all renewal options are exercised.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-335) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316670
Resolution authorizing a marketing partnership agreement between the City of San Diego and CPR1, LLC.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting on February 20, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campbell, second by Chair Campillo, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Campillo-yea, Campbell-yea, Foster III-yea, Lee-not present.
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 708-2824
City Attorney Contact: Marguerite Ella Middaugh
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 24 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 10, 2026
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:43 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
Item 105: Appointment to the Privacy Advisory Board.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this section.
Council District(s) Affected: 7.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-332) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316671
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Dr. Joann Chen to the Privacy Advisory Board for a term ending March 15, 2027.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Alma Robbins
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:43 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 25 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Item 330: City of San Diego Fiscal Years 2027-2031 Five-Year Capital Infrastructure Planning Outlook.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This is an informational item only; there is no cost associated with this item.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
ITEM PRESENTED
This is an informational item only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Engineering & Capital Projects: Nevien Antoun, (619) 533-4852 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:06 PM
Item 331: City Council Informational Training: Zero-Base Budgeting.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
ITEM PRESENTED
This item is for information only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the Independent Budget Analyst: Jillian Andolina, (619) 236-6457 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:42 PM
Item 332: Hearing for Public Input on the Development of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 26 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
None associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
ITEM PRESENTED
This item is informational only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 1: Brian Elliott, (619) 236-6611
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:03 PM
Item S500: Revising the Appointments of Mayor Todd Gloria and Councilmembers to Outside Organizations for Calendar Year 2026.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: None.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-343) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316672
Resolution confirming a modification to a Councilmember appointment to an outside organization for calendar year 2026.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 1: Emily Lynch, (619) 236-6611
City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:43 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
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Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item S501: St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA, COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN, AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming March 14, 2026, to be "St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival Day" in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:07 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
Item S502: Lowrider Stamp Day.
COUNCILMEMBER MORENO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming March 13, 2026, to be “Lowrider Stamp Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:07 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
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Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
Item S503: Declaring a Continued State of Emergency Regarding Raw Sewage, Solid Waste, and Sediment Coming from Tijuana, Mexico.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-353) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316673
Declaring a Continued State of Emergency Regarding Raw Sewage, Solid Waste, and Sediment Coming from Tijuana, Mexico.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
City Attorney Contact: Noah J. Brazier
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:43 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item S504: Jeff Davis Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA AND COUNCILMEMBER MORENO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
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Proclaiming April 2, 2026, to be “Jeff Davis Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:07 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
Item S505: Xochitl Alvarez Day.
COUNCILMEMBER MORENO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming March 10, 2026, to be “Xochitl Alvarez Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:07 AM
MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO APPROVE. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: (None).
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
Council President LaCava adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 6:52 PM