THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
AT 10:00 AM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
Table of Contents
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING ..............................................................................3 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING .......................................................................3 ROLL CALL ..............................................................................................................3 INVOCATION...........................................................................................................4 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT......................................................................................4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ..........................................................................................4 CLOSED SESSION ....................................................................................................4 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT..............................................................................9
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT .............................................................................................................10 Item 200: Pavement Management Plan Annual Update .............................................10 Item 201: Mission Bay Park Improvements Program: Programmatic Environmental Impact Report and Implementation Framework........................................................11 Item 202: FY2027 Business Improvement District Budgets - Annual Appropriation Process..................................................................................................................12 Item 203: Adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) ...............................................................14 Item 204: 2026 Update to the San Diego Municipal Code (Land Development Code) and Local Coastal Program, Minor Amendments to the Downtown Community Plan and General Plan, and Associated Implementing Actions..................................................15 Minutes of Monday, May 11, 2026 Page 2
Table of Contents (Continued)
Item 250: Submission of Ballot Proposals for the November 3, 2026 Ballot.................20 Item 251: Ballot Propositions Forwarded for 2ND Committee Review .........................21 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION ....................................................................22 ADJOURNMENT......................................................................................................23 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 3
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CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President LaCava at 10:05 a.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 10:24 a.m. into Closed Session to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President LaCava at 2:08 p.m. with Councilmember Foster and Councilmember von Wilpert not present. Councilmember Moreno left the meeting at 4:25 p.m. Councilmember Campillo left the meeting at 4:39 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 5:02 p.m.
ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING
PRESENT:
CD-1 Council President Joe LaCava
CD-2 Councilmember Jennifer Campbell
CD-3 Councilmember Stephen Whitburn
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-4 Councilmember Henry L. Foster III
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-present
(6) Council President Pro Tem Lee-present
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(7) Councilmember Campillo-present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-not present
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-present
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by City Clerk Diana J.S. Fuentes.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Councilmember von Wilpert.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember von Wilpert.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CS-1 In Re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation
United States District Court – Northern District of Ohio – Eastern Division Case No. 1:17- md-2804 (MDL No. 2804)
Risk Management Department Claim File No. N/A
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
CDCA Assigned: K. King
Outside Counsel: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP
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The City has an opportunity to opt into proceedings against Associated Pharmacies, Inc., American Associated Pharmacies, J M Smith Corporation, Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc., Morris & Dickson Co., North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc., and United Natural Foods, Inc.in the nationwide prescription opiate litigation. The City Attorney's Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 AM
Public testimony by TheOriginalDra and Joy Sunyata.
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
CS-2 CAPP, Inc., et al. v. Discover Financial Services, et al. (Discover Card Merchant Class Action)
United States District Court for Northern District of Illinois Case No. 1:23-CV-04676 Risk Management Department Claim File No. N/A
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
CDCA Assigned: K. King
The City has an opportunity to opt into litigation proceedings against Discover Financial Services for misclassifying certain Discover-issued consumer credit cards as commercial credit cards resulting in higher fees charged to merchants, including the City. The City Attorney's Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 AM
Public testimony by TheOriginalDra and Joy Sunyata.
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
CS-3 Matthew Bradley v. City of San Diego
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Risk Management Department Claim File No. 24711
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
SCDCA Assigned: R. A. Stephan
This case arises out of an alleged skateboarding incident that occurred on September 26, 2019, on Abbott Street and Brighton Avenue, San Diego. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 AM
Public testimony by TheOriginalDra and Joy Sunyata.
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
CS-4 Blanca Julia Delgado v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court Case No.: 24CU022025C
Risk Management Department Claim File No. 31227
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
DCA Assigned: D. A. Ikeri
This case arises from a pedestrian tripping on a lifted metal storm drain cover on December 9, 2022, near the intersection of E. San Ysidro Boulevard and Camino De La Plaza. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 AM
Public testimony by Heckter, TheOriginalDra, Lori Saldaña and Joy Sunyata.
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
CS-5 County Water Authority and City of San Diego v. State Water Resources Control Board
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Sacramento Superior Court Case Nos.:
23WM000010 34-2019-80003101
34-2022-80003840 34-2018-80002865
34-2021-80003611 34-2017-80002551
34-2020-80003348
Risk Management Department Claim File No. N/A
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
DCA Assigned: M. L. Zollman
Outside Counsel: Somach Simmons & Dunn, A Professional Corporation These cases arise from a regulatory fee dispute related to the proposed San Vicente Energy Storage Facility. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 AM
Public testimony by TheOriginalDra, Lori Saldaña and Joy Sunyata.
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
CS-6 Shoji & Ayako Matsumoto v. City of San Diego
San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2024-00004038-CU-EI-CTL Risk Management Department Claim File No. 34670
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
CDCA Assigned: S. A. Wigdor-Roberts
This case arises from the failure of a 18-inch corrugated metal storm drain pipe and resulting sinkhole which occurred on March 16, 2023, at 4030 North Hempstead Circle, San Diego. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 AM
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Public testimony by Katheryn Rhodes, TheOriginalDra, and Joy Sunyata.
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
CS-7 Mary Brown, et al. v. Joe LaCava, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 25CU025589C
Risk Management Department Claim File No. 40425
REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION OF MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
SDCA Assigned: M. T. Phelps
Outside Counsel: G. McWhirter, Jarvis Fay LLP
This case alleges the City’s Solid Waste Management Fee violates Proposition 218. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:08 AM
Public testimony by Katheryn Rhodes, Heckter, TheOriginalDra, Lori Saldaña, and Joy Sunyata.
Council President LaCava closed the hearing.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Blair Beekman commented on tech accountability.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:56 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
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Bob Kuczewski commented on Torrey Pines Gliderport.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:58 PM
NOTE: In anticipation of losing quorum, the remainder of virtual Non-Agenda Public Comment was trailed to Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK
COMMENT
CITY CLERK COMMENT:
City Clerk Fuentes announced that, in partnership with the County Registrar of Voters, a ballot drop box is available across from the City Hall entrance for the June 2 election and can be used by any registered San Diego County voter. She said the accessible location is open now through Election Day and will be locked at 8:00 p.m. on June 2, with ballots collected by Registrar Ballot Security Teams. City Clerk Fuentes noted the voter registration deadline is May 18, though eligible voters may conditionally register through Election Day. Registration forms and assistance are available at City Hall, and voters can also register or check their status at sdvote.com.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:08 PM
Item 200: Pavement Management Plan Annual Update.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no direct cost associated with this item. The Pavement Management Plan Annual Update is an informational report and does not authorize any new spending.
The report outlines long-term funding needs and existing funding sources used for pavement work, such as the General Fund, TransNet, and state gas tax (RMRA) funds.
Any future costs or funding requests identified in the plan would be brought forward separately through the annual budget process or individual project approvals.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
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RETURNED TO STAFF
This item is for information only.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Transportation Department: Alex Ubaldo, (619) 236-7750
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:55 PM
Item 201: Mission Bay Park Improvements Program: Programmatic Environmental Impact Report and Implementation Framework.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no costs associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 1, 2.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-449 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316739 Resolution Certifying Programmatic Environmental Impact Report No. SCH. 2024100048 and Adopting the Findings, a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program for the Mission Bay Park Improvements Program.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-450) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316740
Resolution Adopting the Implementation Framework relating to the Mission Bay Park Improvements Program.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on April 16, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member LaCava, second by Chair Elo-Rivera, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.
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VOTE: 2-0; Elo-Rivera-yea, LaCava-yea, Campbell-not present.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Nancy Graham, (619) 236-6891 City Attorney Contact: Dana Fairchild
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:25 PM
MOTION BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Sean Elo-Rivera; Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno.
Item 202: FY2027 Business Improvement District Budgets - Annual Appropriation Process.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The City does not plan to retain any of the assessments and undertakes the associated administration with existing budgeted staff. All of the anticipated BID assessments are remitted to the BID funds and therefore, there is no net fiscal impact to the General Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-434) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316741
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego Confirming the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Reports for and Levying Annual Assessments in Specified Parking and Business Improvement Areas.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting on March 4, 2026.
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ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campillo, second by Committee Member Foster III, to recommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Campillo-yea, Lee-yea, Campbell-yea, Foster III-yea Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Brian Byun
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:12 PM
Public testimony by Sunny Lee, Ben Nicholls, Blair Beekman, Evan Strawn, TheOriginalDra, Andrea Ebbing, Jodi Rudick, Joy Sunyata, Jacqueline Schliapnik Garcia, Tony, Kathleen Lippitt, and Michael Trimble.
MOTION BY RAUL A. CAMPILLO TO ADOPT. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Item 203: Adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no costs associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-454) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316742
Resolution determining that the Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan are statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to section 10652 of the California Water Code.
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Subitem-B: (R-2026-452) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316743
Resolution adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on April 16, 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-yea, Campbell-not present.
Public Utilities: Megan Hickey, (619) 613-0370
City Attorney Contact: Justin Stanek
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:51 PM
Public testimony by Blair Beekman, Bob Kuczewski, Tony, TheOriginalDra, John Stump, Andrea Ebbing, Hechter, Joy Sunyata, and Katheryn Rhodes.
MOTION BY SEAN ELO-RIVERA TO ADOPT. Second by Joe LaCava.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
Item 204: 2026 Update to the San Diego Municipal Code (Land Development Code) and Local Coastal Program, Minor Amendments to the Downtown Community Plan and General Plan, and Associated Implementing Actions.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
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fiscal impacts to the City’s long-term operational needs. Offsetting revenue often results from new development such as increased property or sales taxes, for example. Longterm budgetary needs to serve the City’s population is addressed through the City’s budget process.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
The 2026 Land Development Code Update includes 134 proposed amendments.
Subitem-A: (O-2026-108) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 1, Article 2, Division 6 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Section 12.0609; amending Chapter 1, Article 2, Division 8 by amending Section 12.0803; amending Chapter 1, Article 2, Division 9 by amending Section 12.0908; amending Chapter 2, Article 2, Division 41 by amending Section
22.4102; amending Chapter 2, Article 2, Division 43 by amending Section 22.4302; amending Chapter 5, Article 4, Division 3 by amending Section 54.0315; amending Chapter 5, Article 9.5, Division 4 by amending Section 59.5.0401; amending Chapter 11, Article 2, Division 1 by amending Section 112.0102; Chapter 11, Article 2, Division 3 by amending Sections 112.0301, 112.0305, and 112.0310; amending Chapter 11, Article 3, Division 1 by amending Section 113.0103; amending Chapter 11, Article 3, Division 2 by amending Sections 113.0222 and 113.0234; amending Chapter 12, Article 2, Division 1 by amending Section 122.0106; amending Chapter 12, Article 3, Division by retitling 2 Section 123.0205; amending Chapter 12, Article 5, Division 4 by amending Sections 125.0410 and 125.0430; amending Chapter 12, Article 6, Division 4 by amending Section 126.0402; amending Chapter 12, Article 7, Division 2 by amending Section 127.0202; amending Chapter 12, Article 9, Division 1 by amending Section 129.0119; amending Chapter 12, Article 9, Division 2 by amending Section 129.0203; amending Chapter 12, Article 9, Division 7 by amending Sections 129.0710 and 129.0750; amending Chapter 13, Article 1, Division 2 by amending Section 131.0222 and by adding new Section 131.0270; amending Chapter 13, Article 1, Division 3 by amending Sections 131.0322 and 131.0343; amending Chapter 13, Article 1, Division 4 by amending Sections 131.0422, 131.0443, and 131.0448; amending Chapter 13, Article 1, Division 5 by amending Sections 131.0522, 131.0543, and 131.0546; amending Chapter 13, Article 1, Division 6 by amending Sections 131.0622 and 131.0643; amending Chapter 13, Article 1, Division 7 by amending Sections 131.0707 and 131.0709, retitling and amending Section 131.0712, amending Section 131.0717, and by adding new Section 131.0720; amending Chapter 13, Article 2, Division 15 by amending Sections 132.1502, 132.1505, 132.1510, 132.1515, 132.1520, 132.1525, 132.1535, and 132.1555; amending Chapter 14, Article 1, Division 3 by amending Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 15 for the Regular Meeting of Monday, May 11, 2026
Sections 141.0302, 141.0313, and 141.0315, and by adding new Section 141.0316; amending Chapter 14, Article 1, Division 4 by amending Sections 141.0412 and 141.0420; amending Chapter 14, Article 1, Division 5 by amending Sections 141.0502 and 141.0504; amending Chapter 14, Article 1, Division 6 by amending Sections 141.0602, 141.0606, 141.0621, 141.0628, and 141.0629; amending Chapter 14, Article 1, Division 8 by amending Section 141.0801 and by adding new Section 141.0804; amending Chapter 14, Article 2, Division 3 by amending Sections 142.0310 and 142.0390; amending Chapter 14, Article 2, Division 4 by amending Section 142.0403; amending Chapter 14, Article 2, Division 5 by amending Sections 142.0505, 142.0510, 142.0520, 142.0525, 142.0527, 142.0530, 142.0545, and 142.0560, and by adding new Section 142.0565; amending Chapter 14, Article 2, Division 6 by amending Section 142.0611, adding new Section 142.0625, and amending Sections 142.0640 and 142.0670; amending Chapter 14, Article 2, Division 7 by amending Section 142.0740; amending Chapter 14, Article 2, Division 8 by amending Section 142.0805; amending Chapter 14, Article 2, Division 12 by amending Sections 142.1210, 142.1250, and 142.1290; amending Chapter 14, Article 2, Division 13 by amending Sections 142.1304 and 142.1305, and by adding new Section 142.1315; amending Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 1 by amending Section 143.0110; amending Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 7 by amending Sections 143.0715, 143.0717, 143.0720, and 143.0740, retitling and amending Sections 143.0744 and 143.0745, amending Section 143.0746, adding new Section 143.0749, retitling and amending Section 143.0750, and by adding new Sections 143.0755, 143.0760, and 143.0765; amending Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 8 by retitling and amending Section 143.0860; amending Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 10 by amending Sections 143.1002 and 143.1005, retitling and amending Section 143.1010, amending Section 143.1015, adding new Section 143.1016, and by amending Section 143.1025; amending Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 11 by amending Section 143.1103; amending Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 12 by amending Sections 143.1201, 143.1203, 143.1210, and 143.1212; amending Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 13 by amending Sections 143.1303, 143.1305, and 143.1310; amending Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 14 by amending Section 143.1403; amending Chapter 14, Article 3 by adding new Division 15, and Sections 143.1501, 143.1505, 143.1510, 143.1515, and 143.1520; amending Chapter 14, Article 4, Division 2 by amending Section 144.0211; amending Chapter 14, Article 4, Division 5 by amending Section 144.0507; amending Chapter 14, Article 5, Division 38 by amending Section 145.3806; amending Chapter 15, Article 1, Division 1 by amending Section 151.0103; amending Chapter 15, Article 3, Division 1 by amending Section 153.0103; amending Chapter 15, Article 3, Division 3 by amending Section 153.0309; amending Chapter 15, Article 4, Division 1 by amending Section 154.0103; amending Chapter 15, Article 5, Division 2 by amending Sections 155.0232, 155.0238, 155.0242, 155.0252, and 155.0253; amending Chapter 15, Article 10, Division 1 by amending Section 1510.0105; amending Chapter 15, Article 16, Division 1 by amending Sections 1516.0104, 1516.0112, 1516.0117, and 1516.0122 relating to the 2026 Land Development Code Update.
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Subitem-B: (O-2026-109) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 15, Article 6, Division 3 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Sections 156.0302, 156.0306, 156.0307, 156.0308, 156.0309, 156.0310, 156.0311, 156.0313, and 156.0315; by amending Chapter 15, Article 7, Division 1 by amending Sections 157.0102, 157.0103, and 157.0105, by repealing Section 157.0106, by renumbering Section 157.0107 to Section 157.0106, by retitling, amending, and renumbering Section 157.0108 to Section 157.0107 and Section 157.0109 to Section 157.0108, adding new Section 157.0109, amending Sections 157.0110 and 157.0111, and by retitling and amending Section 157.0115, all relating to the Centre City Planned District and the Gaslamp Quarter Planned District Land Development Code Update.
Subitem-C: (R-2026-437 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316744 Resolution Amending the Accessory Dwelling Unit Home Density Program Community Enhancement Fee.
Subitem-D: (R-2026-432) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316745
Resolution Establishing the Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction Measure Buy-Out Fee and Amending Land Development Manual, Appendix T, Mobility Choices Regulations:
Implementation Guidelines related to the calculation of the Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction Measure Buy-Out Fee.
Subitem-E: (R-2026-427) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316746
Resolution Adopting Amendments to the General Plan, and the Downtown Community Plan.
Subitem-F: (O-2026-119) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance Approving Fee Increases for Environmental and Project Appeals.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Land Use and Housing Committee meeting on March 5, 2026.
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ACTION: Motion by Chair Lee to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions, second by Committee Member Whitburn, with the following amendments:
•Amend Item #7 ( Complete Communities Housing Solutions - Development Impact Fee Waivers): to continue the DIF waiver for homes that are less than 500 square feet, so long as the development contains at least 10 percent three or more bedroom homes and with a cap of a DIF waiver for 30 percent of the total homes in the development that are less than 500 square feet
•Direct the City Planning department to work with the Council District 6 office to refine the in-lieu options for frontage improvement on Item #87 (Previously Conforming Use Flexibility).
•Return Item #109 (Energy Efficient Pool and Spa Heating Systems) to staff.
VOTE: 4-0; Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Whitburn-yea, Moreno-yea.
Planning: Megan Covarrubias, (619) 236-6009
City Attorney Contact: Corrine Neuffer and Lindsey Sebastian COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:40 PM
Public testimony by Aimee Faucett, John Allen, Heather Riley, Mindy Hartstein, Geoffrey Heuter, Bob Kuczewski, Evan Strawn, Andrea Hetheru, Becky Rapp, Gary Hewitt, John Stump, Craig Benedetto, Dorene Dias, Katheryn Rhodes, TheOriginalDra, Peggy Walker, Joy Sunyata, Hechter, Blair Beekman, Madison, and Kathleen Lippitt.
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO INTRODUCE, THE ORDINANCES IN SUBITEM A, B, AND F; AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTIONS IN SUBITEM C, D AND E. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert.
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.
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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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Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 19 for the Regular Meeting of Monday, May 11, 2026
Item 251: Ballot Propositions Forwarded for 2ND Committee Review.
The following ballot proposals 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
Consideration of a Ballot Measure proposed by Council
President Pro Tem Kent Lee to Advance a Large-Portfolio Homeownership Speculation Tax.
November 3, 2026
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney gave a report out from Closed Session. https://www.sandiego.gov/city-clerk/officialdocs/closed-session-reports COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:01 PM
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 20 for the Regular Meeting of Monday, May 11, 2026
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 5:02 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 5:02 PM