THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 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..............................................................................5
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT...............................................................................................................8 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS................................................................................9 Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes ........................................................................9 Item 30: Transgender Day of Visibility .....................................................................10 Item 31: Captain Jerry Hara Day .............................................................................11 Item 32: Ramadan Month .......................................................................................11 Item 50: Award of the As-Needed Dam Design Services Agreements with HDR Engineering, Inc. (H2426347-M) and Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (H2426348-M) 12 Item 51: Authorization to Modify the Existing Software as a Service Agreement with Smart Energy Water (SEW) for the MyWaterSD Web Portal and Mobile Applications....13 Item 52: Adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code & Associated Municipal Code Amendments ..................................................................................15 Minutes of Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Page 2
Table of Contents (Continued)
Item 100: Acceptance of Funding From the State of California’s California Volunteers "Youth Service Corps" Initiative to Fund the City of San Diego’s Employ & Empower Youth Workforce Program.......................................................................................16 Item 101: Reappointment to the San Diego Unified Port District Board of Commissioners .............................................................................................................................18 Item 102: Appointment of the City’s Management Team for the Purposes of Meeting and Conferring with the City’s Recognized Employee Organizations............................18 Item 330: This item was removed from the Agenda..................................................19 Item 331: Barrio Logan Community Plan Amendment and Rezone .............................20 Item S500: Adoption of IHRA Definition of Antisemitism............................................21 Item S501: National Nutrition Month........................................................................22 Item S502: Shain Haug Day....................................................................................23 Item S503: This item was removed from the Agenda................................................23 Item S504: Authorization to Receive $2,500,000 in Local Assistance Grant Funding From California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) for Rancho Bernardo Community Park CIP L20000..................................................................................................................23 Item S505: Resolution Authorizing the Marketing Agreement with Hyundai Motor America.................................................................................................................25 Item S506: Approval of a Request for a Conflict-of-Interest Waiver from Collins + Collins LLP .............................................................................................................26 Item S507: Resolution Excusing Councilmember Foster III From City Council Meetings .............................................................................................................................27 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION ....................................................................28 ADJOURNMENT......................................................................................................28 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 3
for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 17, 2026
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President LaCava at 10:04 a.m.
Councilmember Campbell arrived to the meeting at 10:09 a.m. Councilmember EloRivera arrived to the meeting at 10:10 a.m. Councilmember von Wilpert arrived to the meeting at 10:13 a.m. Council President LaCava recessed the meeting at 11:52 a.m. to convene the Special Housing Authority meeting. Council President LaCava reconvened the regular meeting at 12:35 p.m. with Councilmember von Wilpert and Councilmember Moreno not present. Councilmember Campbell left the meeting at 12:52 p.m. Councilmember Elo-Rivera left the meeting at 12:56 p.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 1:09 p.m. for the noon recess to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President LaCava at 2:06 p.m. with Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember Foster, and Councilmember Elo-Rivera not present. Councilmember Foster arrived to the meeting at 2:08 p.m. Councilmember Elo-Rivera arrived to the meeting at 2:09 p.m. Councilmember Campbell arrived to the meeting at 3:13 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 8:34 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 (cp)
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ROLL CALL
(1) Council President LaCava-present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-not present
(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-not present
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-not 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:
Javier Santizo commented on tax fraud.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:36 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
Steven Prescott commented on fixing Downtown, raise revenue, and cut costs.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:38 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-3:
Anthony Ralphs commented on Flock, 2027 budget proposal, and police meeting.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:40 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4:
Allegedly Audra commented on SOS.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:42 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5:
Jacob Edwards commented on federal activity.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:45 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Kathleen Lippitt commented on the City’s policies.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:47 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Robyn Davidoff commented on sea lions at the cove.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:49 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Ernie Casco commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:52 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
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Becky Rapp commented on intoxicating hemp products.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:54 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):
Consuelo commented on fraud by the government.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:56 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11 (virtual):
Joy Sunyata commented on Councilmember Foster’s comments coming from a place of love.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:58 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-12 (virtual):
Hector commented on City making long-term money.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:00 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-13 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on tech accountability.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:02 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-14 (virtual):
Bob Kuczewski commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:04 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-15 (virtual):
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Terri-Ann Skelly commented on a ban on marijuana and tobacco smoking and vaping in all public spaces.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 1:07 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK
COMMENT
COUNCIL COMMENT-1:
Council President LaCava touched on the comments he made yesterday on the appeal process for environmental determinations and stated his wording may have been too generous. He mentioned these determinations are unique and should not be taken as consulting advice. Council President LaCava expressed he would be happy to have a conversation with anybody who is considering appealing an environmental determination and will always stand ready to work with his colleagues if it can improve how our Municipal Code is written and give good direction for both applicants and appellants.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:51 AM
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for January 19, 2026 Adj.
Subitem-B: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for January 20, 2026 Adj.
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Subitem-C: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for January 26, 2026 Minutes.
Subitem-D: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for January 27, 2026 Minutes.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO APPROVE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item 30: Transgender Day of Visibility.
MAYOR GLORIA, COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL, COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN, AND COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming March 31, 2026, to be “Transgender Day of Visibility” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA 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, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
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Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 31: Captain Jerry Hara Day.
MAYOR GLORIA AND COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming April 2, 2026, to be “Captain Jerry Hara Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA 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, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 32: Ramadan Month.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE, COUNCILMEMBER FOSTER III, COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO, AND COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming February 18 through March 20, 2026, to be “Ramadan Month” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA 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, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
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Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 50: Award of the As-Needed Dam Design Services Agreements with HDR Engineering, Inc. (H2426347-M) and Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (H2426348-M).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The cost of these two (2) agreements is not-to-exceed $150,000,000 for a term of 120 months. The agreement will be funded by the Water Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinances which were introduced on 3/2/2026, Item 202, Subitems A & B. (Council voted 7-1, Councilmember Foster III-nay):
Subitem-A: (O-2026-86) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22077 (New Series) Ordinance approving an Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for As-Needed Dam Design Services in an amount not-to-exceed $75,000,000 over ten years and related actions.
Subitem-A: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Subitem-B: (O-2026-87) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22078 (New Series) Ordinance approving an Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for AsNeeded Dam Design Services in an amount not-to-exceed $75,000,000 over ten years and related actions.
Subitem-B: 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 Committee Member Lee, second by Chair Whitburn, to move the item to full Council without recommendation by the Committee.
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VOTE: 3-1; Whitburn-yea, Foster III-yea, Lee-yea, von Wilpert-nay.
Public Utilities: Tiffany Kirk, (619) 675-8784
City Attorney Contact: Bonny Hsu
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCES. Second by Steven Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: Henry L. Foster III;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 51: Authorization to Modify the Existing Software as a Service Agreement with Smart Energy Water (SEW) for the MyWaterSD Web Portal and Mobile Applications, as a Result of SS 4210, for an Additional Five-Year Term and Reduction of Term Amount from $16,300,000 to $5,500,000.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This modification decreases the not-to-exceed amount of the original as-needed agreement from $16,300,000 to a total of $5,500,000 over the additional five-year term which expires in April 2031. Approximately $2,000,000 has already been spent under the existing agreement, leaving $3,500,000 for FY 2026-2031. Expenditure of funds for as needed services is contingent upon sufficient funding being available in each participating City department's budget each fiscal year.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 3/3/2026, Item 50. (Council voted 9-0):
(O-2026-95) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22079 (New Series)
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Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Contract with Smart Energy Systems, Inc., dba Smart Energy Water, extending the contract through April 20, 2031 and reducing the not-to-exceed amount from $16,300,000 to $5,500,000, in connection with the MyWaterSD portal project. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on February 12, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member LaCava, second by Chair Elo-Rivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 2-0; Elo-Rivera-yea, LaCava, Campbell-not present.
Public Utilities: Dandelian Bagby, (619) 803-6882
City Attorney Contact: Justin Stanek
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Steven Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 52: Adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code & Associated Municipal Code Amendments.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Administration of the Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical, Residential Building, Green Building, Existing Building regulations and Wildland Urban Interface Regulations and the Fire Code for new construction, or for alterations to existing buildings, is based upon a fee for service paid for by applicants in the development process.
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Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 3/3/2026, Item 60, Subitem B. (Council voted 9-0):
(O-2026-94 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22080 (New Series) Ordinance adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code and local amendments to the San Diego Municipal Code.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Land Use and Housing Committee meeting on November 6, 2025.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Elo-Rivera, second by Chair Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Lee-yea, Moreno, Elo-Rivera-yea, Campillo-yea.
Development Services: Ali M Fattah, (619) 446-5092
City Attorney Contact: Noah Brazier
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Steven Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 100: Acceptance of Funding From the State of California’s California Volunteers "Youth Service Corps" Initiative to Fund the City of San Diego’s Employ & Empower Youth Workforce Program.
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Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action is for acceptance of $6,590,993 in additional grant funds awarded to support the Employ & Empower Youth Workforce Program through December 31, 2027. There is no match requirement or cost to the City associated with these funds.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-349) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316677
Resolution authorizing the Mayor or the Mayor's representative (Human Resources) to apply to California Volunteers and to take all necessary actions to secure funding in an amount not-to-exceed $6,590,993 over a 12-month period to fund the Youth Service Corps Program through the State of California - California Volunteers.
Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to accept, appropriate, and expend an amount not-to-exceed $6,590,993 over a 12-month period, if grant funding is secured, and to establish a special interest-bearing account for the grant, if required.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Human Resources: Steven Gross, (619) 368-7967
City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Steven Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 101: Reappointment to the San Diego Unified Port District Board of Commissioners.
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Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-341) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316678
Resolution confirming the reappointment of Michael Zucchet to the San Diego Unified Port District Board of Commissioners for a term beginning January 3, 2027, and ending January 2, 2031, and waiving Council Policy 000-13.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 1: Victoria Joes, (619) 236-6611
City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Steven Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 102: Appointment of the City’s Management Team for the Purposes of Meeting and Conferring with the City’s Recognized Employee Organizations.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no fiscal impact for this item.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
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(R-2026-350) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316679
Resolution designating the City of San Diego's management team for labor negotiations with the City's recognized employee organizations, in accordance with the MeyersMilias-Brown Act, the San Diego City Charter, and Council Policy 300-06.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Human Resources: Kirsten McGinn, (619) 666-2369
City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Steven Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item 330: This item was removed from the Agenda.
Item 331: Barrio Logan Community Plan Amendment and Rezone.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no expenditures being authorized with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 8.
Proposed Actions:
An amendment to the Barrio Logan Community Plan to amend the Community Plan land use for approximately 3.0 acres from right-of-way to park; 4.2 acres from neighborhood commercial to park; and 4.7 acres from neighborhood commercial to neighborhood village. An amendment to the General Plan to redesignate 3.0 acres from Right-of-Way to Park, Open Space & Recreation, 4.2 acres from Commercial Employment, Retail & Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 17 for the Regular Meeting of Monday, March 17, 2026
Services to Open Space & Recreation, and 4.7 acres from Commercial Employment, Retail & Services to Multiple Use. The proposed rezones would rezone 1.8 acres of land from CC-2-3 to OP-1-1; rezone 13.8 acres of land from CC-3-6 to OP-1-1; and rezone
1.8 acres of land from CO-2-2 to OP-1-1 to implement the park land use designation within the Barrio Logan Community Plan area. This includes a Local Coastal Program amendment.
Subitem-A: (O-2026-102) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance rezoning 17.4 acres within the Barrio Logan Community Plan Area to the OP-1-1 Zone.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-351 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316684 Resolution adopting an amendment to the General Plan to designate 7.2 acres to Park, Open Space, and Recreation and 4.7 acres to Multiple Use and an amendment to the Barrio Logan Community Plan to designate 7.2 acres to Park and 4.7 acres to Neighborhood Village.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Planning: Victoria Ortiz, (619) 236-6091
City Attorney Contact: Lauren Hendrickson
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:09 PM
Public testimony by Allegedly Audra, Enersto Castaneda, Marco Espinosa, Julie Corrales, Blair Beekman, Amy Castaneda, Santanera, Hector, Cina Sanchez, and Unknown caller.
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE IN SUBITEM A; AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION IN SUBITEM B. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Jennifer Campbell.
Item S500: Adoption of IHRA Definition of Antisemitism.
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Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-356 Rev.) ADOPTED AS AMENDED AS RESOLUTION R-316685 Resolution recognizing the rise of antisemitism, affirming the City's commitment to combating hate and discrimination, and adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's Working Definition of Antisemitism.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 3: Ryan Darsey, (619) 236-6734
City Attorney Contact: Kathy Steinman
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:39 PM
MOTION BY STEVEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS AMENDED TO
REQUEST THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION EQUALLY ADDRESS AND DEFINE
ADDITIONAL FORMS OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION AND HATE, ENSURING WE
CONTINUE TO ENGAGE A BROAD RANGE OF PERSPECTIVES IN ORDER TO SUPPORT ALL MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES. Second by Raul A. Camillo.
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;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Sean Elo-Rivera.
NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item S501: National Nutrition Month.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming March 2026 to be “National Nutrition Month” in the City of San Diego.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA 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, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item S502: Shain Haug Day.
COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming April 6, 2026, to be “Shain Haug Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:07 AM
MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA 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, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item S503: This item was removed from the Agenda.
Item S504: Authorization to Receive $2,500,000 in Local Assistance Grant Funding From California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) for Rancho Bernardo Community Park CIP L20000.
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Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
$2.5 million in State grant funds will be allocated to L20000 Rancho Bernardo Community Parks Improvements.
Council District(s) Affected: 5.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-330) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316680
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to make an application to the California Natural Resources Agency and take all necessary actions to secure grant funding in an amount not-to-exceed $2,500,000 in Fund 600001, for the Rancho Bernardo Community Park Improvements Project;
Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to increase the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Program Budget, and to accept, appropriate, and expend an amount notto-exceed $2,500,000, for the Rancho Bernardo Community Park Improvements Project, contingent upon receipt of a fully executed Grant Agreement if the grant funding is secured.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Parks & Recreation: Ryan Barbrick, (619) 235-1185
City Attorney Contact: Ken So
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Steven Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item S505: Resolution Authorizing the Marketing Agreement Between the City of San Diego and Hyundai Motor America.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 21 for the Regular Meeting of Monday, March 17, 2026
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no costs associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-358) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316681
Resolution authorizing a marketing partnership agreement between the City of San Diego and Hyundai Motor America.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting on March 4, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Foster III, second by Committee Member Campbell, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Campillo-yea, Lee-yea, Foster III-yea, Campbell-yea.
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 708-2824
City Attorney Contact: Marguerite Ella Middaugh
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Steven Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item S506: Approval of a Request for a Conflict-of-Interest Waiver from Collins + Collins LLP.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 22 for the Regular Meeting of Monday, March 17, 2026
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no cost associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-363) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316682
Resolution approving waiver of potential conflict-of-interest from Collins + Collins LLP under California Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.7, and Council Policy No. 000-34 and consenting to Collins + Collins LLP’s representation of B.A. Sims Engineering, Inc., in Maricruz Gomez Olarte, Et Al. V. City of San Diego, et al., San Diego Superior Court Case No. 25CU069847C.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: M. Travis Phelps, (619) 533-6370 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Steven Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
Item S507: Resolution Excusing Councilmember Foster III From City Council Meetings.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-365) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316683
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 23 for the Regular Meeting of Monday, March 17, 2026
Resolution excusing Councilmember Henry Foster's absences from the Council meeting held on September 9, 2025, the Community Neighborhood Services Committee meeting held on October 22, 2025, and the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting held on October 23, 2025.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 4: Daniel Horton, (619) 236-7015
City Attorney Contact: Alma Robbins
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:05 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Steven Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Vivian Moreno.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 8:34 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 8:34 PM