THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
AT 10:00 AM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
Table of Contents
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING ..............................................................................7 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING .......................................................................7 ROLL CALL ..............................................................................................................8 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT......................................................................................8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ..........................................................................................8 VIRTUAL NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT TRAILED FROM MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026 ...8 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT..............................................................................9
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT .............................................................................................................11 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS..............................................................................11 Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes ......................................................................12 Item 30: San Diego Youth Symphony Day................................................................12 Item 31: Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day......................................................13 Item 32: Older Americans Month.............................................................................14 Item 33: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month .........14 Item 34: 19th Annual San Diego Dragon Boat Festival Day........................................15 Minutes of Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Page 2
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Item 50: Amendment to Chapter 6, Article 7, Division 38 of the San Diego Municipal Code .....................................................................................................................16 Item 51: Amendments to Chapter 6, Article 4, Divisions 1, 2, 3, and 5 of the Municipal Code all Related to the Industrial Wastewater Control Program .................................17 Item 52: Fourth Amendment to Vendor Agreement 4500023939 and First Amendment to Sole Source #4249 Between the City of San Diego and Riskonnect Inc...................18 Item 53: Request for an Extension of the Obligations of Construction Contract #K-21- 1966-DBB-3 with Burtech Pipeline, Inc. Beyond Five Years to June 14, 2027, for the Construction of Sewer Group 843 Project.................................................................20 Item 54: Request Approval of a Second Amendment to the Consultant Agreement (H186974) with Kleinfelder Inc. for Time Extension of Professional Services During the Construction of Lakeside Valve Station Replacement Project......................................21 Item 55: Authorization of a First Amendment to the Contract with Professional Account Management dba Duncan Solutions for Parking Citation Processing and Related Services .............................................................................................................................22 Item 56: Amendments to Live Entertainment Worker Safety Ordinance......................24 Item 57: Salary Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2027 ........................................................25 Item 58: Amendments to the Rules of Council for Consistency with State Senate Bill No. 707 and Recordings of Closed Session .....................................................................26 Item 59: Rename the Existing, 0.8-Mile-Long Street “Cesar E. Chavez Parkway,” from Commercial Street Heading Southwest to Crosby Road, as “Chicano Park Boulevard”..27 Item 60: Amending San Diego Municipal Code §21.0104 to Rename “Cesar Chavez Day” to “Farmworkers Day” ............................................................................................28 Item 61: Acceptance of Floating Restroom from the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways ........................................................29 Item 62: Clean Water SRF Loan to the Stormwater System for the Chollas Green Infrastructure and Storm Drain Improvements Projects.............................................31 Item 63: First Amendment to the Contract with IGM Technology Corp for GASB 87 Lease Software ......................................................................................................32 Minutes of Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Page 3
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Item 64: Fifth Amendment to Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC to Provide Continuing Legal Services as Outside Counsel...............................................33 Item 65: Amendments to Chapter 2, Article 2, Divisions 23 and 55 of the San Diego Municipal Code Relating to the Division of Race and Equity Within the Office of the Independent Budget Analyst ...................................................................................34 Item 66: Approve Project List to be Funded by the Fiscal Year 2027 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Funds................................................................36 Item 100: Award a Consultant Agreement, Contract #H2526737-M, with New City Consulting Inc. for the Purpose of Providing Professional Construction Management Services During the Design and Construction of the Alvarado Laboratory Improvements and Trailer Project..................................................................................................38 Item 101: Award of Design-Build Phase-Funded Contract Agreement K-26-2318-DB2-3- C with Hensel Phelps Construction Co. for the Alvarado Laboratory Improvements and Trailer Project ........................................................................................................39 Item 102: Second Amendment to the Agreement Between the City of San Diego and Tegsco, LLC dba AutoReturn to Provide Management and Dispatching for Towing Services.................................................................................................................40 Item 103: Agreement with JEB Sand and Gravel to Furnish City Departments with Trench Restoration Fill Materials..............................................................................42 Item 104: 10-Year Lease Agreement for 2,189 sq. ft. Retail Space (Suite 101) with Rivan Samuail dba Clown Market, Including Extension Options, and a First Amendment to Lease Agreement for 960 sq. ft. of Retail Space (Suite 130) with Rivan Samuail dba Clown Market at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport Retail Center, 8690 Aero Dr., San Diego, CA 92123 ....................................................................................................43 Item 105: First Amendment to Agreement for Legal Services with Kutak Rock LLP ......... .............................................................................................................................45 Item 106: Acceptance of Highway Bridge Program Grant, and Agreement with Santa Fe Irrigation District for The El Camino Real to Via De LaValle (1/2 mile) Project .............46 Item 107: Authorizing an Agreement with Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group, Concentra Medical Centers and Kaiser Permanente On-the-Job to Provide Industrial Medicine Services to City of San Diego Employees..................................................................47 Minutes of Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Page 4
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Item 108: Approval of a First Amendment to Flat Rate Lease With MYF Properties, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company Covering 26.2 Acres of Land and a Second Amendment to Flat Rate Lease With MYF Holdings LLC Covering 17 Acres of Land Located at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport .......................................................48 Item 109: Authorization to Execute a First Amendment to the Contract with SBCS Corporation dba South Bay Community Services Corporation for the Administration of the No Shots Fired Program ....................................................................................50 Item 110: This item has been removed from the Agenda ..........................................51 Item 111: Request for Authority to Accept, Appropriate, and Expend Additional Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant Funds for the B-19056 Torrey Pines Road (Prospect Place to Coast Walk) Guardrail Project .....................................................................51 Item 112: Accepting California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant (Cohort 5) Funding for the Peacemaker Project ........................................................................53 Item 113: Proposed Update to Council Policy 400-04 Emergency Storage of Water......... .............................................................................................................................54 Item 114: Establishing the Third Franchise Compliance Review Committee.................55 Item 115: Settlement of Rodney Edelheit v. City of San Diego; San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2022-000165-49-CU-PO-CTL, Claim No. 28818 ..............................................56 Item 116: Appointment to the Mission Bay Park Committee.......................................57 Item 117: Appointment and Reappointment to the San Diego Housing Commission ....58 Item 118: Appointment to the Commission for Arts and Culture.................................59 Item 330: First Amendment to the Agreement Between the City of San Diego and NAMI San Diego for Supportive Services and Temporary Housing Financial Assistance Program .............................................................................................................................60 Item 331: Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Resolution for Mercado Apartments............................................................................................................61 Item 332: Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Resolution for Hillcrest Hall .............................................................................................................................62 Minutes of Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Page 5
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Item 333: Mid-Coast Transit Corridor Public Right-of-Way Vacation – Project No. PRJ0664727................................................................................................................63 Item S500: Professional Municipal Clerks Week ........................................................65 Item S501: Agreement Between the City of San Diego and the San Diego Municipal Employees Association to Amend Articles 21 and 79 of the MEA MOU Related to the Code Compliance Officer Classification Series in the Community Risk Reduction Division of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department................................................................65 Item S502: Authorization to Receive $1,385,000 in Local Assistance Grant Funding from California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) for Improvements to the El Capitan Reservoir Access Road............................................................................................66 Item S503: Declaring a Continued State of Emergency Regarding Raw Sewage, Solid Waste, and Sediment Coming from Tijuana, Mexico..................................................68 Item S504: Building Safety Month ...........................................................................68 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION ....................................................................69 ADJOURNMENT......................................................................................................70 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 6
for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President LaCava at 10:06 a.m.
Councilmember Elo-Rivera arrived to the meeting at 10:11 a.m. Councilmember von Wilpert arrived to the meeting at 10:15 a.m. Councilmember Campbell left the meeting at 12:25 p.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 12:30 p.m. for the noon recess to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President LaCava at 2:12 p.m. with Councilmember Foster, Councilmember von Wilpert, Councilmember Campillo, and Councilmember Elo-Rivera not present. Councilmember Elo-Rivera arrived to the meeting at 2:22 p.m. Councilmember Foster arrived to the meeting at 2:28 p.m.
Council President LaCava recessed the meeting at 2:55 p.m. to convene the Housing Authority meeting. Council President LaCava reconvened the regular meeting at 2:56 p.m. with Councilmember von Wilpert and Councilmember Campillo not present.
Council President LaCava recessed the meeting at 3:05 p.m. to reconvene the Housing Authority meeting. Council President LaCava reconvened the regular meeting at 3:45 p.m. with Councilmember von Wilpert and Councilmember Campillo not present. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 4:18 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-8 Councilmember Vivian Moreno
CD-9 Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera
ABSENT:
CD-7 Councilmember Raul A. Campillo
CITY CLERK:
Fuentes (cp)
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ROLL CALL
(1) Council President LaCava-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-not present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-not present
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Council President Pro Tem Lee.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council President Pro Tem Lee.
VIRTUAL NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT TRAILED FROM MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026 PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
TheOriginalDra commented on calling out quorum.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:10 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on enforcement against illegal kratom.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:12 AM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-3 (virtual):
Madison commented on marijuana risks.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:14 AM
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Allegedly Audra commented on misconduct.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:25 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
Andrea Ebbing commented on public safety.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:27 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3 (virtual):
Kathleen Lippitt commented on public experiences with documents.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:13 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4 (virtual):
Terri-Ann Skelly commented on eliminating marijuana billboards.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:15 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
Peggy Walker commented on misconceptions about marijuana safety.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:17 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Judi Strang commented on marijuana use in adults.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:19 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Madison commented on nicotine and marijuana products.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:21 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on rescheduling an open public process.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:24 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
Bob Kuczewski commented on video shown yesterday; and water and housing shortages.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:26 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):
Hector commented on half-truths.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:28 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11 (virtual):
Gambler commented on voting issues.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:30 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK
COMMENT
None.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for February 9, 2026
Subitem-B: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for February 16, 2026 Adj.
Subitem-C: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for February 17, 2026 Adj.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
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Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item 30: San Diego Youth Symphony Day.
CITY ATTORNEY FERBERT AND COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming May 12, 2026, to be “San Diego Youth Symphony Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:18 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 31: Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE, AND COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming Proclaim April 24, 2026, to be “Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:18 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
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Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 32: Older Americans Month.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA, COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL, AND COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming May 2026 to be “Older Americans Month” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:18 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 33: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE, COUNCILMEMBER FOSTER, AND COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming May 2026 to be “Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:18 AM
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MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 34: 19th Annual San Diego Dragon Boat Festival Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming May 16, 2026, to be “19th Annual San Diego Dragon Boat Festival Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:18 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 50: Amendment to Chapter 6, Article 7, Division 38 of the San Diego Municipal Code.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no costs associated with this item.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
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Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-129) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article 7, Division 38 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending sections 67.3801, 67.3802, 67.3803, and 67.3804, by repealing sections 67.3805, 67.3806, 67.3807, and 67.3808, by re-titling, amending, and renumbering section 67.3809 to 67.3805, and by amending and renumbering section 67.3810 to 67.3806 and section 67.3811 to 67.3807, relating to emergency water regulations.
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: 11:34 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO INTRODUCE. 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 51: Amendments to Chapter 6, Article 4, Divisions 1, 2, 3, and 5 of the Municipal Code all Related to the Industrial Wastewater Control Program.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
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There is no cost associated with this item.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-116) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article 4, Divisions 1, 2, 3, and 5 of the San Diego Municipal Code relating to the Industrial Wastewater Control 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.
VOTE: 2-0; Elo-Rivera-yea, LaCava-yea, Campbell-not present.
Public Utilities: Joy Newman, (858) 654-4106
City Attorney Contact: Bonny Hsu
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO INTRODUCE. 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 52: Fourth Amendment to Vendor Agreement 4500023939 and First Amendment to Sole Source #4249 Between the City of San Diego and Riskonnect Inc.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
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Authorization of this fourth amendment to vendor agreement 4500023939 will increase cost by $228,163.13 for a one-year extension and authorization of this First Amendment to the Sole Source #4249 agreement will increase $30,107.36 for a one-year extension from the Risk Management Administration Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (O-2026-121) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Contract with Riskonnect, Inc., vendor agreement number 4500023939, extending the Contract through July 31, 2027, and adding $228,163.13 to the not-to-exceed amount, for risk management software and support.
Subitem-A: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Subitem-B: (O-2026-123) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Contract with Riskonnect, Inc., based on Sole Source #4249, extending the Contract through July 31, 2027, and adding $30,107.36 to the not-toexceed amount, for risk management software modules.
Subitem-B: 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on April 8, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Council President Pro Tem Lee, second by Vice Chair Moreno, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Foster-yea, Moreno-yea, Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea.
Risk Management: David Heller, (619) 236-6754
City Attorney Contact: Mark Imada
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 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, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 53: Request for an Extension of the Obligations of Construction Contract #K-21- 1966-DBB-3 with Burtech Pipeline, Inc. Beyond Five Years to June 14, 2027, for the Construction of Sewer Group 843 Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no costs associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 8.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-118) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the obligations of construction contract K-21- 1966-DBB-3 with Burtech Pipeline, Inc. to extend beyond five years to June 14, 2027, for the Sewer Group 843 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 April 23, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Whitburn, second by Committee Member Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0 Whitburn-yea, Foster-yea, Lee-yea, von Wilpert-not present.
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Engineering & Capital Projects: Shadi Sami, (619) 236-7306 City Attorney Contact: Bonny Hsu
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO INTRODUCE. 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 54: Request Approval of a Second Amendment to the Consultant Agreement (H186974) with Kleinfelder Inc. for Time Extension of Professional Services During the Construction of Lakeside Valve Station Replacement Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no costs associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Outside of City limits.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-127) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement (H186974) with Kleinfelder Inc. for continued design and construction support services of the Lakeside Valve Station Replacement project and related actions.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
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This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on April 23, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Whitburn, second by Committee Member Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0 Whitburn-yea, Foster-yea, Lee-yea, von Wilpert-not present.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Shadi Sami, (619) 980-0008 City Attorney Contact: Adam Wander
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO INTRODUCE. 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 55: Authorization of a First Amendment to the Contract with Professional Account Management dba Duncan Solutions for Parking Citation Processing and Related Services.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action is to request approval for up to five years through October 25, 2031, and authorize the increase to the not-to-exceed (NTE) amount to a total NTE of $6,041,814.
The annual not-to-exceed amount is budgeted in the City Treasurer’s General Fund budget.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-125) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 20 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Introduction on an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to execute a First Amendment to the Contract with Professional Account Management dba Duncan Solutions, extending the Contract for an additional year with up to four additional oneyear options for a total term of ten years, and increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $3,093,535, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $6,041,814, for parking citation processing and related services.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on April 8, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Moreno, second by Council President Pro Tem Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0 Foster-yea, Moreno-yea, Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea.
Office of the City Treasurer: Bethany Nocon, (619) 235-5734 City Attorney Contact: David Powell
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO INTRODUCE. 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 56: Amendments to Live Entertainment Worker Safety Ordinance.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
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Proposed Actions:
(O-2026-117) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 2, Division 60 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Section 22.6001, relating to the Live Event Worker Safety.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Economic Development & Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting on April 16, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campbell, second by Vice Chair Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0 Campillo-yea, Lee-yea, Campbell-yea, Foster-not present.
Council District 7: Summer Patton, (619) 980-3028
City Attorney Contact: Alma Robbins
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO INTRODUCE. 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 57: Salary Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2027.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Approval of the Salary Ordinance is required under the City’s Charter as part of the annual budget process.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 22 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was amended by council action by interlineation at the time of introduction on 4/14/2026, Item S506, (Council voted 7-1, Councilmember Moreno-not present):
(O-2026-113 Rev. Cor. Copy 2) RETURNED TO STAFF
Ordinance establishing a schedule of compensation, including changes to classifications, for officers and employees of the City of San Diego for Fiscal Year 2027.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Human Resources: Erik Hanson, (619) 807-6269
City Attorney Contact: Thomas J. Brady
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:23 PM
Item 58: Amendments to the Rules of Council for Consistency with State Senate Bill No. 707 and Recordings of Closed Session.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no cost anticipated with these changes.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 4/14/2026, Item S503, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Moreno-not present):
(O-2026-114) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22090 (New Series)
Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 2, Division 1 of the San Diego Municipal Code by Amending section 22.0101, relating to Rules of the Council.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 23 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Rules Committee meeting on March 18, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Chair LaCava, second by Committee Member Moreno, to recommend that the Council President’s Office works with the City Attorney’s Office to draft an ordinance to amend the Rules of Council effective July 1, 2026, for consideration by the City Council.
VOTE: 5-0; LaCava-yea, Lee-yea, Campillo-yea, Moreno-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea.
Council District 1: Abbey Reuter, (619) 236-6611
City Attorney Contact: Kathy J. Steinman
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 59: Rename the Existing, 0.8-Mile-Long Street “Cesar E. Chavez Parkway,” from Commercial Street Heading Southwest to Crosby Road, as “Chicano Park Boulevard.” Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action is anticipated to result in the placement of new street signs at multiple intersections between Commercial Street and Crosby Road, or as determined necessary by the Transportation Department’s Street Division. Implementation of this action is estimated to cost about $15,400 for materials, labor, and equipment, to be funded from the Transportation Department’s operating budget under the General Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: 8.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 24 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 4/21/2026, Item S510, Subitem-B, (Council voted 9-0):
This application is to rename an existing 0.8-mile street segment, Cesar Chavez Parkway, that extends southwest from Commercial Street to Crosby Road, to Chicano Park Boulevard. The existing street is located within the light industrial (IH-1-1), commercial office (CO-2-2), community commercial (CC-3-6), and neighborhood commercial (CN-1-4) zones in the Barrio Logan neighborhood within the Barrio Logan Community Plan area of Council District 8.
(O-2026-115) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22091 (New Series)
Ordinance waiving the Notice of Application requirements under San Diego Municipal Code section 112.0301(a) and approving the renaming an existing street Cesar Chavez Parkway to Chicano Park Boulevard.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Transportation Department: Lucero Maganda, (619) 236-6330 City Attorney Contact: Ryan P. Gerrity
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 60: Amending San Diego Municipal Code §21.0104 to Rename “Cesar Chavez Day” to “Farmworkers Day”.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 25 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
There is no cost associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 4/21/2026, Item 330, (Council voted 9-0):
(O-2026-111) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22092 (New Series)
Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 1, Division 1 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending section 21.0104, relating to holidays.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the Mayor: Lucero Maganda, (619) 236-6330
City Attorney Contact: Hilda R. Mendoza
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 61: Acceptance of Floating Restroom from the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
No grant funds will be awarded under this Agreement. However, the asset to be received has an estimated value of $225,197.50, which is 75% federally-funded through the Federal Clean Vessel Act-Inland and 25% state-funded through Harbors and Watercraft Revolving Fund.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 26 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 4/21/2026, Item 50, (Council voted 9-0):
(O-2026-19) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22093 (New Series)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an Agreement with California Department of Parks and Recreation, as part of a grant application to accept a floating restroom at the San Vicente Reservoir.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on September 11, 2025.
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: Adam Jones, (858) 614-4030
City Attorney Contact: Justin Stanek
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 27 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Item 62: Clean Water SRF Loan to the Stormwater System for the Chollas Green Infrastructure and Storm Drain Improvements Projects.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
For an estimated financing amount of $22 million, over a 30-year level debt repayment term, with an interest rate of 2.0%, the annual debt service is estimated to be approximately $975,000, paid by the General Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 4/14/2026, Item S507, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Moreno-not present):
(O-2026-110) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22094 (New Series)
Ordinance authorizing a Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan for Chollas Green Infrastructure and Storm Drain Improvements in an estimated amount reasonably expected not-to-exceed $27 million.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Department of Finance: Kevin Werner, (619) 533-6121
City Attorney Contact: Bret A. Bartolotta
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 28 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Item 63: First Amendment to the Contract with IGM Technology Corp for GASB 87 Lease Software.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no increase associated in the not-to-exceed amount of the contract.
Department of Finance is anticipating $15,844 in fiscal year 2027 and an additional $17,174 if the option year were to be executed in fiscal year 2028.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 4/14/2026, Item 50, (Council voted 8-0, Councilmember Moreno-not present):
(O-2026-96) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22095 (New Series)
Ordinance of the Council of the City of San Diego authorizing a First Amendment to the Lease Management Software Agreement with IGM Technology Corp. extending the term to six years with one additional one-year option.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on March 4, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Elo-Rivera, second by Council President Pro Tem Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Foster-yea, Moreno-yea, Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea.
Department of Finance: Jeffrey Peelle, (619) 236-6712
City Attorney Contact: Bret A. Bartolotta
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 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:
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Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 64: Fifth Amendment to Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC to Provide Continuing Legal Services as Outside Counsel.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC to provide legal services increases the not-to-exceed amount by $250,000 for a total of $1,250,000. It also changes the term end date to June 30, 2027. Funding is available in the Muni Sewer Revenue Fund (for time spent on Allred), and the Water Utility Operating Fund (for time spent on Patz).
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Adopt the following Ordinance which was introduced on 4/21/2026, Item 51, (Council voted 9-0):
(O-2026-104) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22096 (New Series)
Ordinance of the council of the City of San Diego authorizing the fifth amendment to the legal services agreement between the City of San Diego and Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC.
6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 99.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Jim McNeill, (619) 236-6220 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING AND ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 30 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 65: Amendments to Chapter 2, Article 2, Divisions 23 and 55 of the San Diego Municipal Code Relating to the Division of Race and Equity Within the Office of the Independent Budget Analyst.
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 4/21/2026, Item 52, (Council voted 9-0):
(O-2026-112 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22097 (New Series) Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 2, Division 23 of the San Diego Municipal Code by amending Section 22.2304, relating to the Independent Budget Analyst's duties, and amending Chapter 2, Article 2, Division 55 of the San Diego Municipal Code, by retitling the division, adding a new Section 22.5501, and renumbering and amending the current Section 22.5501 to new Section 22.5502, relating to Division of Race and Equity within the Office of the Independent Budget Analyst.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Budget and Government Efficiency Committee meeting on March 4, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Foster, second by Committee Member Elo-Rivera, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 31 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
VOTE: 4-0; Foster-yea, Moreno-yea, Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea.
Office of the Independent Budget Analyst: Kimberly Desmond, (619) 403-3314 City Attorney Contact: David Karlin
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 66: Approve Project List to be Funded by the Fiscal Year 2027 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Funds.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action will authorize the use of $39,532,696 from Fund 200731, RMRA Fund to fund Surface Seal Group 2721, Surface Seal Group 2722, Surface Seal Group 2723, Surface Seal Group 2724, Surface Seal Group 2725, & Surface Seal Group 2726. This action also authorizes the use of $2,400,000 for implementation of the Speed Management Plan, $1,000,000 for the Pavement Condition Assessment and $5,300,000 for AC Overlay Group 2524 & North City Pure Water Pipeline (P) in RMRA funds.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-459) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316747
Resolution determining that the approval of the projects on the City's list to be funded by Fiscal Year 2027 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds, and related actions, are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301(c), 15302, 15304, and 15306 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 32 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Subitem-B: (R-2026-448) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316748
Resolution approving the projects on the City's list to be funded by Fiscal Year 2027 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds, and authorizing the award, execution and funding of six Citywide surface seal contracts and the Fiscal Year 2027 pavement condition assessment consultant agreement, and related actions.
Subitem-C: (O-2026-122) INTRODUCED, TO BE ADOPTED MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026 Introduction of an Ordinance waiving San Diego Municipal Code section 22.3105 limits on work performed by City forces, approving an expenditure not-to-exceed $2,400,000 for Citywide work by City forces, and related actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on April 23, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Foster, second by Committee Member Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Whitburn-yea, Foster-yea, Lee,yea, von Wilpert-not present.
Transportation Department: Alex Ubaldo, (619) 236-7750
City Attorney Contact: Cassandra Mougin
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY MARNI VON WILPERT TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTIONS IN SUBITEMS A AND B; AND INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE IN SUBITEM C. 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 33 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Item 100: Award a Consultant Agreement, Contract #H2526737-M, with New City Consulting Inc. for the Purpose of Providing Professional Construction Management Services During the Design and Construction of the Alvarado Laboratory Improvements and Trailer Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The total cost for this agreement is $6,064,319. See Staff Report for funding source detail.
Council District(s) Affected: 7.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-456) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316749
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to enter into an Agreement with New City Consulting, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $6,064,319 to provide Construction Management consultant services, related to the Alvarado Lab Improvements and Trailer Project.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on April 23, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Whitburn, second by Committee Member Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0 Whitburn-yea, Foster-yea, Lee-yea, von Wilpert-not present.
Engineering & Capital Projects: Parita Ammerlahn, (619) 660-6854 City Attorney Contact: Dana Fairchild
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
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Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 101: Award of Design-Build Phase-Funded Contract Agreement K-26-2318-DB2-3- C with Hensel Phelps Construction Co. for the Alvarado Laboratory Improvements and Trailer Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The total phase-funded cost is $151,966,015, of which $12,000,000 is for Phase 1 and $139,966,015 for all subsequent phases. See Staff Report for funding source detail.
Council District(s) Affected: 7.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-473) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316750
Resolution determining that approval of the agreement with Hensel Phelps Construction for the design-build construction serves for Alvarado Lab Improvements and Trailer Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15303 (New Construction), and 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Subitem B: (R-2026-457) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316751
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to enter into an Agreement with Hensel Phelps Construction Co., in an amount not-to-exceed $151,966,015 to provide designbuild construction services, related to the Alvarado Lab Improvements and Trailer Project.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on April 23, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Whitburn, second by Vice Chair Foster, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0 Whitburn-yea, Foster-yea, Lee-yea, von Wilpert-not present.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 35 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Engineering & Capital Projects: Parita Ammerlahn, (619) 660-6854 City Attorney Contact: Dana Fairchild
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 102: Second Amendment to the Agreement Between the City of San Diego and Tegsco, LLC dba AutoReturn to Provide Management and Dispatching for Towing Services.
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-2026-439) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316752
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Tegsco, LLC dba AutoReturn for Management and Dispatching Software for Towing Services to extend the term of the Agreement an additional one year.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Public Safety Committee meeting on April 15, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Campillo, second by Committee Member Campbell, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 36 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
VOTE: 3-0; von Wilpert-yea, Campillo-yea, Campbell-yea, Whitburn-not present.
Police: Sergeant Eric Miller, (858) 495-7801
City Attorney Contact: Jill S. Cristich
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 103: Agreement with JEB Sand and Gravel to Furnish City Departments with Trench Restoration Fill Materials.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Total Cost of this agreement not-to-exceed $57,155,000. The agreement will be funded by the General Fund Stormwater $27,655,000, General Fund Transportation $19,000,000, Muni Sewer Revenue $5,500,000 and Water Utility Operating $5,000,000.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-451) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316753
Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Runts Trucking Inc., DBA JEB Sand and Gravel for as-needed backfill supplies, in an amount not-to-exceed $57,155,000 over five years, and related funding actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on April 16, 2026.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 37 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 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-yea, Campbell-not present.
Public Utilities: William Curcio, (858) 654-4154
City Attorney Contact: Justin Stanek
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 104: 10-Year Lease Agreement for 2,189 sq. ft. Retail Space (Suite 101) with Rivan Samuail dba Clown Market, Including Extension Options, and a First Amendment to Lease Agreement for 960 sq. ft. of Retail Space (Suite 130) with Rivan Samuail dba Clown Market at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport Retail Center, 8690 Aero Dr., San Diego, CA 92123.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no costs associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 7.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-444) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316754
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego Determining that Approval of a First Amendment to Lease Agreement for Retail Space with Rivan Samuail dba Clown Market of a 980-Square Foot Suite in the Retail Center Located at 8690 Aero Drive Is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Title 14 California Code of Regulations Section 15301.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 38 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Subitem-B: (R-2026-445) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316755
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego Determining that Approval of a TenYear Retail Lease, Including Two Five-Year Options to Extend the Term, with Rivan Samuail dba Clown Market of a 2,189-Square Foot Suite in the Retail Center Located at 8690 Aero Drive for the Operation of a Liquor and Convenience Store Is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Title 14 California Code of Regulations Section 15301.
Subitem-C: (R-2026-446) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316756
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego Approving a First Amendment to Lease Agreement for Retail Space with Rivan Samuail dba Clown Market of a 980- Square Foot Suite in the Retail Center Located at 8690 Aero Drive.
Subitem-D: (R-2026-447) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316757
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego Approving a Ten-Year Retail Lease, Including Two Five-Year Options to Extend the Term, with Rivan Samuail dba Clown Market of a 2,189-Square Foot Suite in the Retail Center Located at 8690 Aero Drive for the Operation of a Liquor and Convenience Store.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting on April 16, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campbell, second by Vice Chair Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Campillo-yea, Lee-yea, Campbell-yea, Foster-not present.
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Brian Byun
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
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Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 105: First Amendment to Agreement for Legal Services with Kutak Rock LLP.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This First Amendment to the agreement with Kutak Rock LLP will increase the not-toexceed amount by $500,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000. Funds are available in the Public Liability Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-410) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316758
Resolution authorizing approval of a First Amendment to Agreement for Legal Services with Kutak Rock LLP to provide legal services to the City pursuant to City Council Resolution R-316079 representing the City in defending a lawsuit filed by the Department of the Navy (Navy) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERLCA), 23-cv-00541 LL BJC, United States of America v. City of San Diego, seeking contribution from the City for a limited cleanup the Navy performed at the former Naval Training Center (NTC) Boat Channel.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Jim McNeill, (619) 236-6220 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 40 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Item 106: Acceptance of Highway Bridge Program Grant, and Agreement with Santa Fe Irrigation District for The El Camino Real to Via De LaValle (1/2 mile) Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Please see staff report.
Council District(s) Affected: 1.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-460) RETURNED TO STAFF
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to make application to the California Department of Transportation and to take all necessary actions to secure Highway Bridge Program grant funding in an amount not-to-exceed $183,413 for engineering and $41,858,578 for construction for the El Camino Real to Via De La Valle (1/2 Mile) project, and related actions.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-461) RETURNED TO STAFF
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a Reimbursement Agreement with the Santa Fe Irrigation District for the relocation of SFID water facilities in conjunction with the El Camino Real to Via De La Valle (1/2 Mile) project. The CFO is authorized to accept funds from SFID in an amount not-to-exceed $940,000 and is authorized to increase the Capital Improvements Program Budget and appropriate and expend an amount not-to-exceed $940,000 for the purposes of construction of the project.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on April 23, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Whitburn, second by Committee Member Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0 Whitburn-yea, Foster-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 41 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
City Attorney Contact: Ryan P. Gerrity
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 AM
Item 107: Authorizing an Agreement with Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group, Concentra Medical Centers and Kaiser Permanente On-the-Job to Provide Industrial Medicine Services to City of San Diego Employees.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Authorizing the not-to-exceed amount of 27,500,00 from the Workers’ Compensation Fund, over the five-year term of the contracts.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-412) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316759
Resolution authorizing Agreements with Sharp Rees Stealy Medical Group, Concentra Medical Centers, and Kaiser Permanente for the provision of industrial medicine services.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Risk Management: Joseph Sousa, (619) 236-5958
City Attorney Contact: Thomas J. Brady
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 42 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Item 108: Approval of a First Amendment to Flat Rate Lease With MYF Properties, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company Covering 26.2 Acres of Land and a Second Amendment to Flat Rate Lease With MYF Holdings LLC Covering 17 Acres of Land Located at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no costs associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 7.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-442) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316760
Resolution determining that approving a first amendment to that certain lease between MYF Properties, LLC, and the City of San Diego for approximately 26.2 acres of real property, and approving a second amendment to that certain lease between MYF Holdings, LLC, and the City of San Diego for approximately 17.32 acres of real property, both located at the Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Title 14 California Code of Regulations sections 15301 and 15303.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-441) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316761
Resolution declaring an approximately 26.2 acre parcel of City-owned real property located at the Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport as exempt surplus land under California Government Code section 54221(f)(1)(Q).
Subitem-C: (R-2026-440) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316762
Resolution approving the second amendment to the flat rate lease between the City of San Diego and MYF Holdings, LLC, for approximately 17.34 acres of land, and the first amendment to the flat rate lease between the City of San Diego and MYF Properties, LLC, for approximately 26.2 acres of land, both located at the Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting on April 16, 2026.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 43 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campbell, second by Vice Chair Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; Campillo-yea, Lee-yea, Campbell-yea, Foster-not present.
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: Andrew J. Alfonso
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 109: Authorization to Execute a First Amendment to the Contract with SBCS Corporation dba South Bay Community Services Corporation for the Administration of the No Shots Fired Program.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This request is for approval to amend the contract with SBCS to extend the two-year agreement for an additional three (3) one-year optional terms and to increase the notto-exceed compensation amount by $750,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,250,000. Funds are available in the General Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-443) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316763
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with SBCS Corporation dba South Bay Community Services Corporation Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 44 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
for the Administration of the No Shots Fired Program for an additional $750,000 and to extend the term of the Agreement an additional three one-year options.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Public Safety Committee meeting on April 15, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Campillo, second by Committee Member Campbell, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0; von Wilpert-yea, Campillo-yea, Campbell-yea, Whitburn-not present.
Police: Jacob Resch, (619) 531-2473
City Attorney Contact: Jill S. Cristich
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 110: This item has been removed from the Agenda.
Item 111: Request for Authority to Accept, Appropriate, and Expend Additional Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant Funds for the B-19056 Torrey Pines Road (Prospect Place to Coast Walk) Guardrail Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action will authorize an increase in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget in CIP A-IE.00002, Guard Rails (B-19056, Torrey Pines Rd, Prospect-Coast Walk GR), and is to accept, appropriate and expend an amount not-to-exceed $281,300 within Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 45 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
fund 600001, Grant Fund - State. This action increases the grant award by $281,300 for a total grant award of $1,000,000.
Council District(s) Affected: 1.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-458) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316764
Resolution authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to take all necessary actions to secure HSIP Cycle 10 grant funding in an amount not-to-exceed $281,300 for the Torrey Pines Road (Prospect to Coast Walk) Guardrail project;
Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to increase the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvements Program Budget, and to accept, appropriate and expend an amount notto-exceed $281,300, for the purpose of construction of the project.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting on April 23, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Chair Whitburn, second by Committee Member Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-0 Whitburn-yea, Foster-yea, Lee-yea, von Wilpert-not present.
Engineering & Capital Projects: George Ghossain, (619) 533-4397 City Attorney Contact: Ryan P. Gerrity
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 46 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Item 112: Accepting California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant (Cohort 5) Funding for the Peacemaker Project.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action will allow the City of San Diego to accept, appropriate, and expend $5,087,000 in grant funds.
Council District(s) Affected: 4, 8, 9.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-425) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316765
Resolution authorizing the City of San Diego to accept, appropriate, and expend grant awards in the amount of $5,087,000, from the Board of State and Community Corrections' California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant for the Purpose of Funding the Commission on Gang Prevention and Intervention's Peacemaker Project and authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to take all actions necessary to secure said funding.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren-Darby, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 113: Proposed Update to Council Policy 400-04 Emergency Storage of Water.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 47 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 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-2026-455) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316766
Resolution amending Council Policy 400-04 relating to the emergency storage of water.
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: Alexandra Berenter, (619) 541-3642
City Attorney Contact: Justin Stanek
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 114: Establishing the Third Franchise Compliance Review Committee.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 48 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-422 Cor. Copy) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316767
Resolution creating a Charter section 43(b) temporary committee named the Franchise Compliance Review Committee to oversee the July 8, 2025, through July 7, 2027, compliance period.
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.
Department of General Services: Megan Ong, (619) 236-7077 City Attorney Contact: Alma Robbins
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 115: Settlement of Rodney Edelheit v. City of San Diego; San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2022-000165-49-CU-PO-CTL, Claim No. 28818.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Settlement amount of $175,000 will be paid from Public Liability Fund.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 49 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-367) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316768
Resolution authorizing the settlement of Rodney Edelheit v City of San Diego, San Diego Superior Court No. 37-2022-000165-49-CU-PO-CTL, related to a claim for personal injuries from a fall on a bicycle due to cracks in the concrete roadway of Thomas Ave.
Risk Claim No. 28818.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Attorney: Aaron B. Markowitz, (619) 533-5651 COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 116: Appointment to the Mission Bay Park Committee.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 1.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-428) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316769
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 50 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of William Tippets, for a term ending June 30, 2027, to the Mission Bay Park Committee.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 117: Appointment and Reappointment to the San Diego Housing Commission.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 4, 7.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-429) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316770
Resolution confirming the Mayor's appointment of Kwofi Reed, for a term ending January 2, 2030, and reappointment of Antoine Pierre Jackson, for a term ending January 2, 2028, to the San Diego Housing Commission.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Valerie Silverman Massey
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 51 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 118: Appointment to the Commission for Arts and Culture.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There is no City expenditure being approved with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: 4.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-420) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316771
Resolution confirming the Mayor’s appointment of Yolanda Franklin to the Commission for Arts and Culture for a term ending August 31, 2026.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of Boards and Commissions: Chida Warren, (858) 298-1124 City Attorney Contact: Alma Robbins
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 52 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item 330: First Amendment to the Agreement Between the City of San Diego and NAMI San Diego for Supportive Services and Temporary Housing Financial Assistance Program.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This First Amendment with NAMI San Diego only extends the term of the agreement to June 14, 2027, with no additional fiscal impact. The original contract not-to-exceed amount remains at $4,473,000.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-435) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316775
Resolution approving the First Amendment to the Agreement with NAMI San Diego to operate the Supportive Services and Temporary Housing Financial Assistance Program with a retroactive effective date of April 30, 2026.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Homelessness Strategies: Sarah Jarman, (619) 385-6963
City Attorney Contact: Hilda R. Mendoza
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:46 PM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Jennifer Campbell.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 53 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Item 331: Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Resolution for Mercado Apartments.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The funding sources and uses proposed to be approved by this action are included in the Housing Authority-approved Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 SDHC Budget.
Council District(s) Affected: 8.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-421) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316776
Resolution approving the issuance of bonds by the Housing Authority for Mercado Apartments pursuant to section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Housing Commission: Scott Marshall, (619) 578-7138
City Attorney Contact: Marguerite Middaugh
See the Housing Authority Agenda of May 12, 2026, for a related item.
This is a TEFRA hearing item.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:33 PM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Sean Elo-Rivera.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 332: Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Resolution for Hillcrest Hall.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 54 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The funding sources and uses proposed to be approved by this action are included in the Housing Authority-approved Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 SDHC Budget.
Council District(s) Affected: 3.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-419) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316777
Resolution approving the issuance of bonds by the Housing Authority for Hillcrest Hall pursuant to section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Housing Commission: Scott Marshall, (619) 578-7138
City Attorney Contact: Marguerite Middaugh
See the Housing Authority Agenda of May 12, 2026, for a related item.
This is a TEFRA hearing item.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:57 PM
MOTION BY STEPHEN WHITBURN TO ADOPT. Second by Vivian Moreno.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo.
Item 333: Mid-Coast Transit Corridor Public Right-of-Way Vacation – Project No. PRJ0664727.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no City expenditures being approved with this action. All associated costs are paid through a deposit account funded by the applicant.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 55 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Council District(s) Affected: 2.
Proposed Actions:
An application for a Public Right-Of-Way Vacation for portions of Morena Boulevard (formerly Valley Forge Avenue), Yorktown Street, Pasadena Street, and Brandywine Street on an existing developed lot located northwest and southwest of the intersection of Balboa Avenue and Morena Boulevard, east of the Metropolitan Transit System Blue Line railway and Interstate-5 Freeway, in the CO-1-2 zone within the Balboa Avenue Station Area Specific Plan and the Clairemont Mesa Community Plan.
Subitem-A: (R-2026-424) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316778
Resolution determining that summary approval of the Mid-Coast Transit Corridor Public Right-of-Way Vacation Project – Project No. PRJ-0664727 is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Subitem-A: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-423) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316779
Resolution summarily approving Public Right-of-Way Vacation No. PMT-3255000 for the Mid-Coast Transit Corridor Public Right-of-Way Vacation Project – Project No. PRJ0664727.
Subitem-B: This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Development Services: Mark Lopez, (619) 533-4701
City Attorney Contact: Justin Bargar
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:04 PM
Public testimony by Allegedly Audra, Blair Beekman, and Gambler.
MOTION BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL TO ADOPT. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 56 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo.
NOTE: The following Proclamation was NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item S500: Professional Municipal Clerks Week.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE’ S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming May 3-9, 2026, to be “Professional Municipal Clerks Week” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:18 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item S501: Agreement Between the City of San Diego and the San Diego Municipal Employees Association to Amend Articles 21 and 79 of the MEA MOU Related to the Code Compliance Officer Classification Series in the Community Risk Reduction Division of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Please see Fiscal Considerations section of the Staff Report.
Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 57 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-462) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316772
Resolution approving an Agreement between the City of San Diego and the San Diego Municipal Employees Association, to amend Articles 21 and 79 of the Memorandum of Understanding related to the Code Compliance Officer classification series in the Community Risk Reduction Division of the Fire-Rescue Department. 6 votes required pursuant to Charter Section 11.2.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Human Resources: Manuel Quintero, (619) 379-5583
City Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
Item S502: Authorization to Receive $1,385,000 in Local Assistance Grant Funding from California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) for Improvements to the El Capitan Reservoir Access Road.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This action is for acceptance of grant funding. The $1,385,000 in grant funds received will support the El Capitan Reservoir Roadway Rehabilitation project. There is no match requirement, however, overhead charges are not allowable under this funding and will need to be absorbed by the Annual Allocation ABL.00001, Standpipe & Reservoir Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 58 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Rehabilitations. The current estimated cost of the project is $1,585,000, of this amount $200,000 is estimated to impact the Water Utility CIP fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-453) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316773
Resolution authorizing the Mayor or designee to make application to the California Natural Resources Agency and take all necessary actions to secure funding in an amount not-to-exceed $1,385,000 in CIP Fund B-26087 for the El Capitan Reservoir Roadway Rehabilitation Project.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Public Utilities: Adam Jones, (858) 614-4030
City Attorney Contact: Justin Stanek
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:34 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
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-2026-354) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316774
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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: 11:34 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, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
NOTE: The following Proclamation was NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item S504: Building Safety Month.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA’S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming May 2026, to be “Building Safety Month” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:18 AM
MOTION BY KENT LEE TO APPROVE. Second by Stephen Whitburn.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Marni von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno, Sean Elo-Rivera;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Raul A. Campillo.
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REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 4:18 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 4:18 PM