THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026
AT 10:00 AM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
Table of Contents
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING ..............................................................................2 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING .......................................................................2 ROLL CALL ..............................................................................................................2 INVOCATION...........................................................................................................3 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT......................................................................................3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ..........................................................................................3 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT..............................................................................3
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT...............................................................................................................6 Item 200: Performance Audit of the Mission Bay and San Diego Regional Parks Improvement Funds, Fiscal Year 2024 .......................................................................6 Item 201: 2025 Annual Report on Internal Financial Control........................................7 Item 250: Submission of Ballot Proposals for the November 3, 2026 Ballot...................7 Item 251: Ballot Propositions Forwarded for 2ND Committee Review.............................9 Item 252: Approval of the final map “J STREET TOWNHOMES.....................................9 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION ....................................................................11 ADJOURNMENT......................................................................................................11 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 2
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CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President Pro Tem Lee at 2:04 p.m.
Councilmember Elo-Rivera arrived at the meeting at 2:11 p.m. Councilmember von Wilpert arrived at the meeting at 2:11 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by Council President Pro Tem Lee at 4:14 p.m.
ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING
PRESENT:
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:
CD-1 Council President Joe LaCava
CITY CLERK:
Fuentes (km)
ROLL CALL
(1) Council President LaCava-not present
(2) Councilmember Campbell-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-present
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-not present
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INVOCATION
The invocation was given by City Clerk Diana Fuentes.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Councilmember Campillo.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Campillo.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Jubaly Gutierrez commented on advocating for the unhoused and expanding shelter capacity.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:46 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
Al Del Mastro commented on empty house tax.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:48 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3:
Dylan Benson commented on budget/salary.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:50 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-4 (virtual):
TheOriginalDra commented on accountability.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:52 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
Sue Taylor commented on leases.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:54 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Peggy Walker commented on the consequences of adding more marijuana businesses.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:56 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on accountability, the budget, and war.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:58 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Madison commented on public safety risks related to high THC cannabis.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:00 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
Francine Maxwell commented on San Diego Police Department communication with Commission of Police Practices.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:02 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):
Kathleen Lippitt commented on City policies.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:04 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11 (virtual):
Katheryn Rhodes commented on City salary increases.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:06 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-12 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on public health in relation to marijuana consumption.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:08 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-13 (virtual):
Barbara Gordon commented on the dangers of intoxicating THC hemp.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:10 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK
COMMENT
None.
Item 200: Performance Audit of the Mission Bay and San Diego Regional Parks Improvement Funds, Fiscal Year 2024.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 6
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Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
ITEM PRESENTED
This is an informational item.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Audit Committee meeting on November 12, 2025 ACTION: Motion by Chair Moreno, second by Committee Member Maffia for the Audit Committee to accept the report and forward it to City Council as an informational item.
VOTE: 5-0; Moreno-yea, Whitburn-yea, Halpern-yea, Maffia-yea, Tabshouri-yea.
Office of the City Auditor: Nathan Otto, (619) 533-3018 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:07 PM
Item 201: 2025 Annual Report on Internal Financial Control.
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 information only item.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Audit Committee meeting on March 11, 2026, and forwarded to Council as an informational item by unanimous vote.
Department of Finance: Jeff Peelle, (619) 236-6712
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:14 PM
NOTE: The following Public Notices were for public record only. These items did not require Council action or public testimony.
Item 250: Submission of Ballot Proposals for the November 3, 2026 Ballot.
City Council Policy 000-21 establishes a procedure for submittal of ballot proposals to the City Council, by members of the public, Councilmembers, the Mayor or mayoral departments, independent department directors or a public agency. Ballot proposals may be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk. The City Clerk shall then transmit them promptly to Rules Committee Consultant. The Office of the City Clerk has established the following calendar for the ballot proposals for the November 3, 2026, election. Please submit all proposals to [email protected].
Date E- Event
Friday,
03/06/2026
242 LAST DATE (5:00 P.M. DEADLINE) for ballot proposals submissions to the City Clerk for review by Committee.
Wednesday,
03/18/2026
230 Committee Meeting Review may Begin
The Committee Consultant shall place the proposals on the Committee meeting agenda for subsequent review and comment by the Committee. The Committee may approve or reject proposals submitted for review. Ballot proposals may advance from initial review and proceed to a second Committee review. Only proposals approved or forwarded to the full Council by the Committee may be acted upon by Council.
Monday,
06/08/2026
148 FIRST DAY City Council may discuss ballot proposals and adopt ordinances prepared by the City Attorney to place measures on the ballot.
Friday,
08/07/2026
88 LAST DAY City Council may discuss measures and adopt ordinances prepared by the City Attorney to place measures on the ballot (per the adopted Legislative Calendar the last regular meeting of the City Council prior to this date is July 14, 2026).
Monday,
08/10/2026
85 LAST DAY to submit the Fiscal Impact Analysis; Ballot and Title Summary; and Impartial Analysis with City Clerk.
Wednesday,
08/12/2026
83 LAST DAY to file ballot arguments with City Clerk.
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Subscribe to receive City Council and Rules Committee agenda notifications. For additional public notices, visit https://www.sandiego.gov/city clerk/officialdocs/public notices. If you have questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at [email protected] or (619) 533-4000. This does not include other processes, such as citizen initiatives, that can place a measure on a ballot.
Item 251: Ballot Propositions Forwarded for 2ND Committee Review.
The following ballot propositions have been referred from the Rules Committee to a second hearing for consideration for placement on a future ballot as noted.
Proposal Target Ballot
Consideration of a ballot measure proposed by Katheryn Rhodes to amend the Municipal Code related to Transient Occupancy Tax, including, reclassifying online travel companies/agencies as hotel operators.
November 3,
2026
Consideration of a ballot measure proposed by Zachary Russem to amend the Transient Occupancy Tax to apply to online and other travel companies
November 3,
2026
Consideration of a ballot measure proposed by
Councilmember Raul Campillo to establish free parking at beaches and bays in the City of San Diego
November 3,
2026
Consideration of a ballot measure proposed by Council President Pro Tem Kent Lee to advance fiscal accountability and
transparency reform with an amendment to remove term limits for the City Auditor.
November 3,
2026
Consideration of a ballot measure proposed by Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera to reform campaign finance and ethics laws.
November 3,
2026
Item 252: Approval of the final map “J STREET TOWNHOMES.” Notice is hereby given that the City Engineer has reviewed and will approve on the date of this City Council meeting that certain final map entitled “J STREET TOWNHOMES" (T.M. No. PMT-3323965, PRJ No. 1125104) located at 425 Bancroft Street (APN's 545- 231-1200 and 545-231-1300). The 0.22-acre site is in the RM-1-1 Base Zone within the Southeastern San Diego Community Plan Area, a copy of which is available for public viewing at the office of the San Diego City Clerk. Specifically, the City Engineer has caused the map to be examined and has made the following findings:
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(1) The map substantially conforms to the approved tentative map, and any approved alterations thereof and any conditions of approval imposed with said tentative map. (2) The map complies with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and any local ordinances applicable at the time of approval of the tentative map. (3) The map is technically correct. Said map will be finalized and recorded unless a valid appeal is filed. Interested parties will have 10 calendar days from the date of this Council hearing to appeal the above findings of the City Engineer to the City Council. A valid appeal must be filed with the City Clerk no later than 2:00 PM, 10 calendar days from the date of this City Council meeting stating briefly which of the above findings made by the City Engineer was improper or incorrect and the basis for that conclusion.
If you have questions about the map approval findings or need additional information about the map or your appeal rights, please feel free to contact Gregory T. Jeffries (619) 446-5132.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President Pro Tem Lee at 4:14 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:14 PM