THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026
AT 10:00 AM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12TH FLOOR
Table of Contents
CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING ..............................................................................4 ATTENDANCE DURING THE MEETING .......................................................................4 ROLL CALL ..............................................................................................................4 LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT......................................................................................5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ..........................................................................................5 NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT..............................................................................5
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK COMMENT...............................................................................................................8 SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS................................................................................8 Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes ........................................................................8 Item 30: National Public Works Week........................................................................9 Item 31: Hsi Fang Temple and Buddha’s Birthday Celebration Day.............................10 Item 32: Troy Wilson Day .......................................................................................10 Item 33: Jewish American Heritage Month ...............................................................11 Item 34: Al Teatro Catering Day..............................................................................11 Item 35: Callie Day.................................................................................................12 Item 36: Emergency Medical Services Week.............................................................12 Minutes of Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Page 2
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Item 37: Aimee Cuellar-Martinez Day.......................................................................13 Item 38: Scantibodies Day ......................................................................................14 Item 39: Haitian Flag Day.......................................................................................14 Item 50: Ordinance Approving Contract with AskReply, Inc. dba B2Gnow for Contract and Labor Compliance Software (RFP 10090221-25-V)..............................................15 Item 100: Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego Authorizing and Establishing the Talmadge Banner District................................................................16 Item 101: Increase to the City’s Capital Improvement Program Budget to Allow for City Airports to Drawdown Funding from Previously Accepted Federal Aviation Administration Grants for Design Projects at the Montgomery Gibbs Executive and Brown Field Airports .............................................................................................................................17 Item 102: Authorizing Resolution for the California Natural Resources Agency Grant...19 Item 103: Acceptance of Donations from the San Diego Parks Foundation During Fiscal Year 2025..............................................................................................................20 Item 104: Conflict of Interest Codes Biennial Review: Directing Each City Department, Agency, And Board/Commission to Conduct Their Biennial Review.............................21 Item 330: Residential Rental Price Gouging, Fee Exploitation, and Cost Transparency Ordinance..............................................................................................................22 Item 331: Appeal of Site Development Permit, Coastal Development Permit and Tentative Map – Project No. 1085883 – 8303 La Jolla Shores Drive............................22 Item S500: City of San Diego Filipino American Employees Association Day................25 Item S501: Purita "Rita" Buencamino-Andrews Day ..................................................26 Item S502: Billye Jo (Tamasha) Spears Day .............................................................26 Item S503: Resolution Condemning the Trump Administration’s Attacks on Higher Education, and Affirming the City of San Diego’s Commitment to Protecting Higher Education from Political Interference .......................................................................27 Item S504: Salary Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2027.....................................................28 Minutes of Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Page 3
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Item S505: 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.........29 REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION ....................................................................30 ADJOURNMENT......................................................................................................31 Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 4
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CHRONOLOGY OF THE MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Council President LaCava at 10:07 a.m.
Councilmember Campbell left the meeting at 12:04 p.m. The meeting was recessed by Council President LaCava at 12:16 p.m. for the noon recess to be reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened by Council President LaCava at 2:11 p.m. with Councilmember von Wilpert and Councilmember Elo-Rivera not present. The meeting was adjourned by Council President LaCava at 3:53 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-6 Council President Pro Tem Kent Lee
CD-7 Councilmember Raul A. Campillo
CD-8 Councilmember Vivian Moreno
ABSENT:
CD-5 Councilmember Marni von Wilpert
CD-9 Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera
CITY CLERK:
Fuentes (km)
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
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(7) Councilmember Campillo-not present
(8) Councilmember Moreno-present
(9) Councilmember Elo-Rivera-not present
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Statement read by Councilmember Moreno.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Moreno.
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT-1:
Jeanne Wong commented on the City budget and City Council.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:46 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-2:
Shahrokh Saadat Nejad commented on home built for explosions and fires.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:48 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-3 (virtual):
Blair Beekman commented on concepts of love and working together.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:51 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-4 (virtual):
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Connor D commented on violence against the Muslim and Jewish communities and endorsement for Council District 5.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:53 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-5 (virtual):
Katheryn Rhodes commented on Rules Committee.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:56 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-6 (virtual):
Becky Rapp commented on the illegal trade on flavored tobacco sales and intoxicating hemp sales.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:58 AM
PUBLIC COMMENT-7 (virtual):
Tony commented on The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:00 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-8 (virtual):
Joy Sunyata commented on the structural budget deficit.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:02 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-9 (virtual):
Madison commented on the impacts of marijuana commercialization.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:04 PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT-10 (virtual):
Hector commented on Automated License Plate Readers.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:06 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-11 (virtual):
Bob Kuczewski thanked City Clerk’s Office and commented on City’s outsourcing and the Torrey Pines Gliderport.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:08 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-12 (virtual):
Terri-Ann Skelly commented on removing predatory marijuana billboard advertising.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:10 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-13 (virtual):
Judi Strang commented on allergies related to secondhand smoke.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:12 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT-14 (virtual):
Peggy Walker commented on smoke shops selling hemp and marijuana products without a license.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 12:14 PM
MAYOR, COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY CLERK
COMMENT
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None.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
None.
Item 10: Approval of Council Minutes.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for February 23, 2026 Minutes.
Subitem-B: APPROVED
Approval of Council Minutes for February 24, 2026 Minutes.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:18 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO APPROVE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera.
NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item 30: National Public Works Week.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
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Proclaiming May 17-23, 2026, to be “National Public Works Week” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:21 AM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO APPROVE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item 31: Hsi Fang Temple and Buddha’s Birthday Celebration Day.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE AND COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming May 24, 2026, to be “Hsi Fang Temple and Buddha’s Birthday Celebration Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:21 AM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO APPROVE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item 32: Troy Wilson Day.
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COUNCIL PRESIDENT LACAVA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE, AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming June 11, 2026, to be “Troy Wilson Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:21 AM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO APPROVE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item 33: Jewish American Heritage Month.
COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL, COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN, COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO AND COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:
RETURNED TO STAFF
Proclaiming May 2026 to be “Jewish American Heritage Month” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:20 AM
Item 34: Al Teatro Catering Day.
COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN AND COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT'S
RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming May 28, 2026, to be “Al Teatro Catering Day” in the City of San Diego.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:21 AM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO APPROVE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item 35: Callie Day.
COUNCILMEMBER WHITBURN'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming June 4, 2026, to be “Callie Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:21 AM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO APPROVE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item 36: Emergency Medical Services Week.
COUNCILMEMBER VON WILPERT AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S
RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
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Proclaiming May 17, 2026 to May 23, 2026, as “Emergency Medical Services Week” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:21 AM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO APPROVE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item 37: Aimee Cuellar-Martinez Day.
COUNCILMEMBER MORENO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming May 19, 2026, to be “Aimee Cuellar-Martinez Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:21 AM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO APPROVE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item 38: Scantibodies Day.
COUNCILMEMBER MORENO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
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Proclaiming May 20, 2026, to be “Scantibodies Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:21 AM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO APPROVE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item 39: Haitian Flag Day.
COUNCILMEMBER FOSTER III AND COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:
RETURNED TO STAFF
Proclaiming May 18, 2026 to be “Haitian Flag Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:20 AM
Item 50: Ordinance Approving Contract with AskReply, Inc. dba B2Gnow for Contract and Labor Compliance Software (RFP 10090221-25-V).
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
Total Estimated Cost: $1,303,899.88, General Fund.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
RETURNED TO STAFF
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(O-2026-130)
Introduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into an Agreement with AskReply, Inc. dba B2Gnow, in an amount not to exceed $1,303,899.88 for the initial five-year term, with five additional one-year options resulting in a total potential contract amount not-to-exceed $2,923,635.05 over ten years, to provide contract and labor compliance software.
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 Committee Member Elo-Rivera, second by Council President Pro Tem Lee, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 3-1; Moreno-yea, Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea, Foster III-nay.
Office of the City Treasurer: Erin Lea-Endrelunas, (619) 541-1946 City Attorney Contact: Mark Imada
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:18 AM
Item 100: Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego Authorizing and Establishing the Talmadge Banner District.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
No City funds expended for the creation of the Talmadge Banner District. The Talmadge Banner District will be sponsored and funded by Talmadge Maintenance Assessment District.
Council District(s) Affected: 9.
Proposed Actions:
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Establish the Talmadge Banner District and authorize the Talmadge Maintenance Assessment District to install banners in the public right-of-way promoting cultural or civic events or activities of general public interest.
Subitem-A: (R-2026-293) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316780
Resolution determining the approval of the Talmadge Banner District and authorization to install and display banners in the public right-of-way is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
Subitem-B: (R-2026-294) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316781
Resolution establishing the Talmadge Banner District and authorizing the installation and display of banners in the public right-of-way.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 9: Jefferey Nguyen, (619) 236-6699
City Attorney Contact: Shannon Eckmeyer
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:18 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item 101: Increase to the City’s Capital Improvement Program Budget to Allow for City Airports to Drawdown Funding from Previously Accepted Federal Aviation Administration Grants for Design Projects at the Montgomery Gibbs Executive and Brown Field Airports.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The Economic Development Department Airports team has acquired three Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Grants to fund the design of Airfield Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 16 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Infrastructure Rehabilitation projects in the total amount of $3,934,226. The is a combined match requirement for these grants that will not exceed $207,065. These matching funds will come from the Airport Enterprise Fund. The total estimated cost is $4,141,291 between the two funding sources.
Council District(s) Affected: 7, 8.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-470) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316782
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to increase the Capital Improvement Program Budget and accept, appropriate, and expend an amount not to exceed $1,425,000 from a Federal Aviation Administration grant for the design of a terminal apron rehabilitation project at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-472) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316783
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to increase the Capital Improvement Program Budget and accept, appropriate, and expend an amount not-to-exceed $1,425,000 from a Federal Aviation Administration grant for the design of a runway and taxiway rehabilitation project at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport.
Subitem-C: (R-2026-471) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316784
Resolution of the Council of the City of San Diego authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to increase the Capital Improvement Program Budget and accept, appropriate, and expend an amount not-to-exceed $1,084,226 from a Federal Aviation Administration grant for the design of a taxiway rehabilitation project at Brown Field Airport.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Economic Development: Christina Bibler, (619) 236-6421
City Attorney Contact: William W. Witt
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:18 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
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Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item 102: Authorizing Resolution for the California Natural Resources Agency Grant.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
The project will be funded through a State grant administered by the California Natural Resources Agency. Acceptance of the $1.5 million in grant funds will provide General Fund support for wildfire prevention activities; there is no match requirement for this grant. The City will be responsible for ongoing maintenance and operational costs associated with the project, which will be incorporated into existing Fire-Rescue Department programs or supported through future funding opportunities.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-469) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316785
Resolution approving the acceptance, appropriation, and expenditure of grant funds from the California Natural Resources Agency for the San Diego Wildfire Resilience Project for Lake Hodges and San Pasqual Valley.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Fire-Rescue: Anthony Tosca, (619) 533-4432
City Attorney Contact: Daniel Orloff
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:18 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
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Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item 103: Acceptance of Donations from the San Diego Parks Foundation During Fiscal Year 2025.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
This item pertains to the donations of time and costs of program offerings and park improvement projects as listed below, totaling $1,875,500. No actual funds were received.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-466) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316786
Resolution accepting Fiscal Year 2025 in-kind donations of $1,875,500 from the San Diego Parks Foundation, and for all related actions.
Committee Actions Taken:
This item was heard at the Community and Neighborhood Services Committee meeting on April 22, 2026.
ACTION: Motion by Committee Member Campillo, second by Vice Chair von Wilpert, to recommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.
VOTE: 4-0; Campbell-yea, von Wilpert-yea, Foster III-yea, Campillo-yea.
Parks & Recreation: Sarah Erazo, (619) 740-1627
City Attorney Contact: Jane M. Boardman
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:18 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
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Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item 104: Conflict of Interest Codes Biennial Review: Directing Each City Department, Agency, And Board/Commission to Conduct Their Biennial Review.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
There are no expenditures associated with this action.
Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-464) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316787
Resolution directing Biennial Review of Conflict of Interest Codes.
This item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Office of the City Clerk: Cristina Hernandez, (619) 533-4024 City Attorney Contact: Hilda R. Mendoza
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:18 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera.
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Item 330: Residential Rental Price Gouging, Fee Exploitation, and Cost Transparency Ordinance.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
RETURNED TO STAFF
This is an information item.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 9: Jefferey Nguyen, (619) 236-6699
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:20 AM
Item 331: Appeal of Site Development Permit, Coastal Development Permit and Tentative Map – Project No. 1085883 – 8303 La Jolla Shores Drive.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
All processing costs are paid from a deposit account maintained by the applicant.
Council District(s) Affected: 1.
Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-485) DENIED THE APPEAL & AFFIRMED PLANNING COMMISSIONS DECISION TO GRANT THE PERMITS; ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316790 Appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to approve the Project No. 1085883 - 8303 La Jolla Shores Drive granting a Site Development Permit, Coastal Development Permit, demolition of an existing single dwelling unit, and construction of a single dwelling unit at each new lot (totaling six dwelling units), plus one accessory dwelling unit on Lot 6. The 4.45-acre site is located at 8303 La Jolla Shores Drive, adjacent to and east of Calle Frescota and south of Calle del Cielo in the La Jolla Shores Planned District Single Family (LJSPD-SF) zone, Coastal Overlay zone (Non-Appealable Area 2), Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 21 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 19, 2026
and Coastal Height Limit Overlay Zone within the La Jolla Community Plan. Addendum No. PRJ-1085883 to Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) No. 92-0199, for the La Jolla and Pacific Beach Community Plan and Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan Updates, was prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15164; with amendments to permit conditions 25, 26, 31, and 45, and new permit condition 50.
(NOTE: Not subject to Mayor’s veto)
(NOTE: To reflect Council’s motion, this item now contains subitems A & B) Subitem-B: (R-2026-487) DENIED THE APPEAL & AFFIRMED PLANNING COMMISSIONS DECISION TO APPROVE TENTATIVE MAP; ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316791 Appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to approve the Project No. 1085883 - 8303 La Jolla Shores Drive granting a Tentative Map, for the consolidation of three parcels into a single lot for subdivision into six lots with common access via a proposed private street from Calle Del Cielo, (totaling six dwelling units). The 4.45-acre site is located at 8303 La Jolla Shores Drive, adjacent to and east of Calle Frescota and south of Calle del Cielo in the La Jolla Shores Planned District Single Family (LJSPD-SF) zone, Coastal Overlay zone (Non-Appealable Area 2), and Coastal Height Limit Overlay Zone within the La Jolla Community Plan. Addendum No. PRJ-1085883 to Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) No. 92-0199, for the La Jolla and Pacific Beach Community Plan and Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan Updates, was prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15164; with amendments to the addition of a new tentative map condition 28.
According to San Diego Municipal Code section 112.0508(f), Power to Act on Appeal, the City Council may:
(1) Affirm Planning Commission’s decision to grant the permits and tentative map; (2) Reverse Planning Commission’s decision to grant the permits and tentative map; or (3) Modify Planning Commission’s decision to grant the permits and tentative map.
Directing the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate Resolutions according to Section 40 of the City Charter.
(NOTE: Not subject to Mayor’s veto)
(NOTE: To reflect Council’s motion, this item now contains subitems A & B) Minutes of the Council of the City of San Diego Page 22 for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Development Services: Veronica Davison, (619) 446-5462
City Attorney Contact: Shannon Eckmeyer
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 2:24 PM
Public testimony by Anna Luedtke, Chandra Slavin, Lynn Schenk, Phillip Merten, Mo Sammak, Bernard I. Segal, Tony, Hector, and Joy Sunyata.
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION IN SUBITEM A DENYING THE APPEAL AND AFFIRMING PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION TO GRANT THE PERMITS; AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION IN SUBITEM B DENYING THE APPEAL AND AFFIRMING PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION TO GRANT THE TENTATIVE MAP.
Second by Kent Lee.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Sean Elo-Rivera.
NOTE: The following Proclamations were NOT presented in Council Chambers.
Item S500: City of San Diego Filipino American Employees Association Day.
MAYOR GLORIA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM LEE, COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO, AND COUNCILMEMBER ELO-RIVERA'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming June 12, 2026, to be “City of San Diego Filipino American Employees Association Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:21 AM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO APPROVE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
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Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item S501: Purita "Rita" Buencamino-Andrews Day.
MAYOR GLORIA AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPILLO'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming June 12, 2026, to be “Purita ‘Rita’ Buencamino-Andrews Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:21 AM
MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO APPROVE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item S502: Billye Jo (Tamasha) Spears Day.
COUNCILMEMBER FOSTER III'S RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVED
Proclaiming May 21, 2026, to be “Billye Jo (Tamasha) Spears Day” in the City of San Diego.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:21 AM
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MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO APPROVE. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno;
Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item S503: Resolution Condemning the Trump Administration’s Attacks on Higher Education, and Affirming the City of San Diego’s Commitment to Protecting Higher Education from Political Interference.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source: N/A Council District(s) Affected: Citywide.
Proposed Actions:
(R-2026-474 Cor. Copy) RETURNED TO STAFF
Resolution condemning the political interference and attacks on institutions of higher education by the Trump Administration; affirming the City's commitment to protecting academic freedom, institutional independence, scientific research, freedom of speech, peaceful protest, and the rights and safety of students, faculty, researchers, and staff; and directing the City Clerk to transmit copies of the approved Resolution.
Committee Actions Taken: N/A
Council District 5: Eric C. Young II, (619) 236-6655
City Attorney Contact: David Karlin
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 10:20 AM
Item S504: Salary Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2027.
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:
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Approval of the Salary Ordinance is required under the City’s Charter as part of the annual budget process.
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) ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE O-22098 (New Series) 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: 2:12 PM
MOTION BY JOE LACAVA 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, Kent Lee, Raul A. Campillo; Nay: Henry L. Foster III, Vivian Moreno;
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Sean Elo-Rivera.
Item S505: 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.
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Proposed Actions:
Subitem-A: (R-2026-478) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316788
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, determining the Project is exempt from coverage under the Citywide Project Labor Agreement, and related actions.
Subitem-B: (R-2026-461) ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION R-316789
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 City Attorney Contact: Ryan P. Gerrity
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 11:18 AM
CONSENT MOTION BY VIVIAN MORENO TO ADOPT. Second by Henry L. Foster III.
Passed by the following vote:
Yea: Joe LaCava, Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, Henry L. Foster III, Kent Lee, Vivian Moreno;
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Nay: (None);
Recused: (None);
Not Present: Marni von Wilpert, Raul A. Campillo, Sean Elo-Rivera.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
Council President LaCava adjourned the meeting at 3:53 p.m.
COUNCIL ACTION: Start Time: 3:53 PM