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All right, good morning.

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I will now call the City Council meeting of Tuesday, April 21, 2026 to order.

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Clerk, please call the roll.

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Thank you, Council President.

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Council Member Campbell.

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Council Member Whippern.

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Council Member Foster.

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Council Member Van Loper.

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Council President Protem Lee.

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Council Member Campio.

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Council Member Vorano.

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Present.

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Council Member Ela Rivera.

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Council President LaCava.

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Present.

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Also attending the meeting of our city attorney Heather Furvert.

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Independent budget analyst Charles Monica.

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Council Affairs Advisor in the Mayor's office co-desizer.

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And myself, your city clerk.

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Deanna Fuentes.

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Thank you, Council President.

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All right.

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Thank you, City Clerk.

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Corrum is now present.

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We will begin this morning with the land acknowledgement and the pledge of allegiance led by Council Member

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Please stand if you're able.

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We respectfully acknowledge that the Kumi I nation are the original inhabitants of the

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Unceded land now known as San Diego.

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Despite enduring the horrors of genocide and colonization, the Kumi I spirit remains unbroken.

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We honor the resilience of their ancestors who fought to protect their culture and land.

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Today they carry their legacy forward ensuring that their traditions continue to thrive and

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gratitude and strength.

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We stand with the Kumi I nation connected to our past and committed to a thriving future.

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Please face the flag.

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Ready?

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Begin.

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Clerk, please go over how the public can offer their testimony.

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Thank you, Council President.

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I'd like to highlight the slide on the screen.

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There reviews how the public can offer their public testimony.

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During today's meeting, please note the time allocations for

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proclamations and consent items for meeting management purposes.

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The order can be found on the agenda summary found online or at the table in the back of the room.

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If you are in person, please complete a speaker slip look at the entrance of chambers and bring it to the front of the room,

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place it in the clear box.

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Council ambassadors are available near the entrance and can assist with questions and speakerslips.

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No further in person testimony will be taken once the council begins for a child testimony.

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Thank you, Council President.

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Clerk, we'll start off this morning by dispensing with the approval of the proclamation items.

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Clerk, please read the items in the record and proceed with public testimony.

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The public comment period for the proclamation items is now open.

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Each speaker will have one minute per item per person.

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If you would like to speak on three or more items, you will have a maximum of three minutes.

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The proclamation item is being approved or items 3334.

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S504, S506, and S509.

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We do have speakers here in council chambers starting with Theresa Stivers.

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If you can please come up to the microphone.

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After that, we have Natasha Wilvie Cassandra Wong, Lily Zhang, David Seed,

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or sect Janet Kay, Lauren Garsey's, and I in Johnson.

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If you can all please come up to the yellow reserve seats at the front of the room.

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Please proceed.

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Hello.

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Hello.

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My name is Theresa Stivers.

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I have the honor and the privilege of serving as the CEO of Walden Family Services.

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As you know, we're celebrating our 50th year anniversary of helping foster children youth and families.

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Not only here in San Diego, but throughout Southern California.

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I'd like you to thank you all for acknowledging the hard work, the dedication that we do.

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We are particularly proud of our programs to prevent homelessness.

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So an investment in Walden Family Services and the clients that we serve is an investment in San Diego and in our community at large.

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So on behalf of Walden Family Services, thank you very much for your acknowledgement today.

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Thank you.

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You have time seated to you by Kevin Chen.

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Can you please raise your hand, Kevin?

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Thank you.

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You'll have two minutes.

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Please proceed.

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Thank you.

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Thank you to the San Diego City Council, Council President Joe LaCava, and Council President Protem can't be.

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This year, the Chinese School of San Diego is proud to celebrate our special milestone, our 100th anniversary.

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Back in 1925, San Diego was a city of about 150,000 residents.

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It was known as the Tuna Capital of the World and Dredging had just started for the Lindbergh Field.

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And in the downtown area, second and third and market streets, there was a bustling Chinatown.

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San Diego's Chinatown was the center of social and business life for many and to maintain their cultural identity and learn English together.

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A small school was born.

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This small school became the Chinese school of San Diego.

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In the mid-1980s, my mother Sally, who's here with us today, became the Joan Law School's principal.

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And she enrolled me when I was an elementary school to learn Chinese.

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I attended the school on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings, and I met other Chinese Americans born like me.

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It made such an impact on me in 2003.

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I served as a vice principal, later the principal, and now as the superintendent.

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And I'm proud of the thousands of students we have educated and engaged.

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Our Chinese school is not just important for cultural and linguistic preservation, but also for a sense of community connection.

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We could not have reached the special milestone without the support of San Diego.

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And we invite everyone to come celebrate with us.

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Our Golden 100 Gala celebration on May 9th at Diamond Palace.

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Thank you.

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Thank you, Cassandra Wong.

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Good morning, Council members.

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Distinguished guests and community leaders.

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My name is Cassandra Wong.

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I am the principal of the Chinese School of San Diego.

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Imagine, if you will, a small classroom of century ago.

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Just a few blocks from us, wooden desks, worn smoothly, worn smooth by eager hands,

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the scent of ink, calligraphy brushes, and paper in the air.

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And the sound of children reciting lessons in unison.

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That humble room was more than a place of learning.

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It was a seed planted in the soil of our Chinese community.

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Descend to grow into a towering tree of knowledge, culture, and heritage.

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Today, we gather to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the oldest Chinese school in San Diego in our community.

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A milestone that speaks not only to the endurance of an institution, but to the unwavering commitment of generations who believed in the power of education.

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For 100 years, the school has been more than bricks and mortar.

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It has been a bridge connecting generations to their cultural roots.

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Your time has concluded, my apologies.

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I'm sorry.

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Your time has concluded it is a minute per person unless someone seeded you time.

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Your time has concluded.

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Was that two minutes?

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You didn't have anybody else seeding you time?

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Is there anybody that's joining you that would give up a minute?

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Was that two minutes?

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No, so you only get one minute per person.

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And if somebody seeds you time, then you get two minutes.

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So there's nobody else.

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Cancel President Percent, perhaps you can add a minute from item S506.

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I can note that.

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I can note that.

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For the record.

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For 100 years, the school has been more than bricks and mortar.

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It has been a bridge connecting generations to their cultural roots.

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A beast wants and a home where values virgins are nurtured.

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Weas were scarce, but determination was abundant.

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We pay tributes to shaping not just scholars, but responsible citizens.

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Goonsy once said.

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Sub念書末, back念.

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In 2024, men were three times more likely to die from an overdose than women. And the highest rates were among adults aged 45 to 64. That's the piece that really stood out to me.

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And then the other item on this highest risk groups, individuals experiencing homelessness, represent approximately 30% of all overdose of deaths in the country.

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Big, big thank you to council number one welfare in council member can feel for your heartfelt interest and work on this crisis, love to all.

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On S503, one sandy, one SD is a regional community building coalition under the, I pronounce this, I look this up the burn on the Burnham Center for Community Advancement.

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Every word in the list of the warehouses thrilled me, then I googled one SD and it continued, every word thrilled me, a big thank you to my, my own Burnham.

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Well, I got that right.

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He's the pioneer of this coalition and he's going to be 99 years old this year and this personal model is community before sell community before sell, isn't it a beautiful personal model.

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So anyway, your time has, sorry.

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That does conclude public comment on the proclamation. Thank you.

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All right, thank you, City Clerk. So we'll now turn it over to council members for comments and entertain a motion and we'll start with council member Marino.

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Wonderful, good morning and I have comments on item 30, which is denim day and item S504, Mr. Enrique Lopez day, today we recognize April 29, 2026 as denim day in the city of San Diego.

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A day that carries a powerful message rooted in justice awareness and solidarity denim day began as a response to a deeply troubling court ruling that perpetuated harmful lies about sexual violence and consent.

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In defiance women in the Italian parliament war genes to stand with survivors and to reject the idea that clothing could ever imply consent.

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The act of courage sparked a global movement, one that reminds us that there's never an excuse for sexual assault.

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We are proud to recognize the vital work of the San Diego family justice center, your safe place, which provides compassionate comprehensive services to survivors of sexual assault and trafficking.

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Our work ensures that anybody in need can find safety, dignity and also support.

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Wearing denim today is a visible statement of our shared values that we believe survivors and that we're committed to building a safer community.

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We continue this work not just today but every day until respect safety and justice are realities.

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Moving on to S504, we celebrate an extraordinary milestone and an even more extraordinary individual.

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It's an honor to recognize April 21, 2026 as Mr. Enrique Lopez day in the city of San Diego.

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Mr. Lopez's story is one of resilience, sacrifice and unwavering dedication.

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Born in the Juanamexico, he took on a lot of responsibility at a young age, leaving school early to support his family.

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With determination and hope he came to the United States in pursuit of opportunity.

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Lying the foundation for life defined by hard work and perseverance.

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From humble beginnings as a handyman to distinguish careers spanning more than 25 years at Ralph Spakery, Mr. Lopez built a reputation for excellence.

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His artistry and cake decorating not only earned him awards but brought joy to countless celebrations across our community.

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Even creating cakes for beloved figures like Tony Quinn himself.

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Along his wife, Mr. Lopez, he worked tirelessly to build a better life, opening doors for others along the way, providing housing support and opportunities to family members and those in need.

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His compassion extends far beyond his household, whether it was saving a neighbor from a fire,

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lending his skill to those in need or simply showing up when it matters the most.

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Mr. Lopez has demonstrated a lifetime commitment to serving others.

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Mr. Lopez embodies a very best of San Diego, hard work, generosity, resilience and heart.

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His life as a testament to the impact one person can have on an entire community and it is my privilege to honor him and proclaim April 21st, 2026 as Mr. Enrique Lopez.

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Happy birthday as well, happy 70th birthday and thank you for inspiring us all and with that I will make a motion to move proclamations.

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Thank you.

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All right, thank you council members, so we have a motion by council member Marina to move the proclamations.

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We'll go next to council member Campbell.

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Thank you, council president.

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I'm going to speak about proct 30 and proct 31 and also about Angel Castro day.

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It's important for council to recognize denim day each year to reaffirm our commitment to ending sexual violence

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and supporting survivors of sexual assault.

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We call it denim day after the court in Italy, wrongfully blamed a victim for her rape because she was wearing tight jeans.

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The San Diego police department and city attorney's office have worked hard to pursue justice for victims of sexual assault in our city.

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And years ago, when DNA kits were backed up, our police department stepped up and made sure that every one of them was examined.

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The old ones and the new ones and on time.

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Your safe place since 2002 has offered crucial services to survivors of sexual violence, including housing support, legal service, mental health counseling, completely free of charge.

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We must continue to empower survivors and stand with them every day.

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It takes courage and strength for survivors to share their stories.

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We must do everything we can to teach respect for women and keep our communities safe.

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I'm grateful to all the community organizations and supports of survivors to the SDPD officers and the city attorney's office for their role in holding perpetrators accountable.

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For proc 31, I want to thank Mayor Gloria and my colleagues, council members Whitburn and Vaughan Wilper for joining me in proclaiming April 23, 2026 is dining out for life.

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20th anniversary day in the city of San Diego, amazing.

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And thank you, Ian, for your remarks.

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For 20 years, the San Diego LGBT Center has partnered with dozens of local restaurants bars and coffee shops across the city to support critical HIV aid services and prevention.

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This ongoing partnership has supported the center's ability to provide free health services, including HIV testing prevention care and mental health support.

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This long-standing tradition exemplifies the good that can be accomplished when we come together as community.

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By coming together in partnership, we support our local businesses who are providing us this opportunity and feeding us as we enjoy it.

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And more importantly, we are helping people who are experiencing health challenges.

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We are all collectively helping with the support and cause that saves lives.

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I encourage everyone to participate this coming Thursday and go to one of the participating businesses.

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You can find the list of participating businesses on the center's website, the LGBT Center, cheers to 20 years.

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And next, I would like to join my colleagues in recognizing a resident from my district district to Angel Castro.

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For 45 years of dedicated service to our city, through her role in parks and recreation department, amazingly 45 years of service.

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Unfortunately, she recently passed away, but she left a lasting impact of service and dedication for our communities.

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She began her career leading recreation programs around the city and advanced to become the area manager in the Department of Parks and Rec.

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Angel organized many popular community events, including for holidays, as well as movie nights at concerts in the park.

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My heart is with her family members after her passing, and thank you for sharing Angel with us.

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And we know that her dedication is appreciated by all of us.

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May she rest in power.

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Thank you, Council President.

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All right, thank you, Council Mark, can I take that as a second?

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Happy to second the Bronx.

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All right, thank you.

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So we have motion by Councilmember Marinel's second by Councilmember Campbell to move the proclamations.

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We'll go next to Council President.

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Thank you, Council President.

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I'll start by thanking my colleagues for the many recommendations and proclamations today.

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Starting with item 30 with denim day.

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Especially I don't want to echo everything that everyone else has shared, but especially thanking our city attorney's office.

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And the work of our the your safe place family just center that we have as a city.

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Thank you for the work that that is being done by your team turning for a group.

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For item 31 for dining out for life.

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I want to thank the LGBT center for your work throughout the year.

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And I know our team will be one of many classes that will be joining you further that each year.

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We can't miss it.

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So of course it's more than just an opportunity as a fundraiser.

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I think it's a continual reminder of taking that as a transfer us to show our support and to get the community together.

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And a fun and meaningful way for that day.

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I've got a couple other proclamations.

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I wanted to pay tribute to one is S500 and one I think by colleagues.

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Council President Lacaba.

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Council member Campio for bringing forward Walden's family services 50th anniversary day.

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And to congratulate Walden family services and my good friend C.O.

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Theresa Stivers on her on their 50th anniversary.

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They've been an invaluable organization in the city providing support for foster care and adoption.

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Transitional housing for youth and other supportive services.

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And since opening their doors have supported approximately 1,500 children youth and families annually.

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And have placed 233 children in nurturing homes.

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It was a pleasure to be able to celebrate the occasion with you and your team as well as many of your volunteers.

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Congratulations again on the remarkable achievement of 50 years of service.

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I think everyone heard a little bit about the Chinese School of San Diego.

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And certainly celebrating 100 years as an organization is a milestone feat anywhere.

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So I want to thank Council President Lacaba and for leading me to recognize the Chinese School of San Diego for this 100th anniversary.

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As the oldest Chinese School in San Diego, it has long provided opportunities for students to learn.

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Not just language but really to be immersed in to understand culture as well.

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And it's not just open to children.

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I've seen many adults as well participate in the programs.

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And what I've seen through your programs is this opportunity to create a vibrant hub for standing against who are interested in learning a second language, maintaining their linguistic heritage,

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deepening their understanding of Chinese culture through different activities, from calligraphy to dance to seasonal festival celebrations.

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And I would especially note that they uniquely offer not just Mandarin Chinese but also Cantonese, which is extremely rare.

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And it happens to be the dialect that I continue to speak with my mother to this day.

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The Chinese School of San Diego also houses the Chinese bilingual preschool, which opened in 2008, and happens to be special to me, because my son Oliver, who is now six, spent his early years there at the school.

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So I want to take a moment to congratulate Sally Wong Avery, Superintendent and Tasha Wong, Principal Cassandra Wong, and the entire staff and community for their services part of this community institution.

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Throughout its 100 year journey.

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And we're going to celebrate that in early May at your upcoming Gala, which I certainly look forward to.

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Now, maybe as a bit of a surprise, I think it's not just enough to recognize this milestone moment for the Chinese School of San Diego without also paying tribute to an individual who has been foundational to much of its impact over decades.

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So, for item 506, it's my honor, along with Council President LaCava, to bring forward a proclamation, recognizing Sally Wong Avery in the city of San Diego.

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When looking through Sally's achievements and contributions to our community and across the continent, it is hard to choose just a few.

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Her life has truly been rooted in community service. Sally Wong Avery was the co-founder of the Chinese Historical Society in the 1980s.

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The first woman president of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association in the 1990s.

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She was a co-founder of the Chinese Bilingual Pre-School, and served as Principal of the Chinese School of San Diego from 1984 to 2012.

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Sally actually opened her law practice in the mid-90s in the mid-city area where she knew there was a influx of immigrant families that needed numerous services.

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She also helped to found the Chinese Service Center in 2003, and put between her professional career as an attorney and her multitudes of community engagement.

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She dedicated countless hours to provide crucial, pro bono services to low-income families and numerous community organizations.

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I remember sitting at a dinner just a couple of weeks ago with some of the very first Asian...

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American judges to serve in the county of San Diego, and they too recognize Sally for her many years serving

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as an interpreter and a translator for many immigrant families, all is a volunteer. And it's one of

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those small things about Sally's service that many may not know of that is part of the history

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right here in San Diego. Her contributions as an educator, an attorney, and a philanthropist have been

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recognized far and wide. In 2006, she was awarded the Susan B. Anthony Leadership Award in 2009,

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the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, and in 2016, she was inducted in the San Diego County Woman's Hall of Fame.

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And at her alma mater, UC San Diego, you can find the Sally T. Wong Avery library,

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as well as support for much of the East Asian Pacific studies and programs that they have available

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at UC San Diego. So with that, I know this is a surprise, Sally. We didn't necessarily share this

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with you. But I'd like to share a moment. Sally, if you'd like to come up along with Natasha Wong,

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your daughter just in case you'd like to come up and say a few words.

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Thank you, Ken, for your kind comment. And thank you, Joe, for supporting and coming to our

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activities throughout the years. I am very privileged to and honor to really share my culture

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and my language and help all the other people that are interested in Chinese in San Diego.

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And I think starting early, now is about 30 years, I can see a difference in San Diego.

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We teach character, we teach virtual, we teach Confucius, teaching, and that is

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filipiety, honor the seniors, and also be kind to handicaps, people that are neat,

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and it has a lot of different Chinese stories throughout our teaching. Our school is recognized by

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people's Republic of China, the Secretary of Education in Beijing came and visited us and was

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very impressed. And also Taiwan, where they have the director general, who's looking and they also give

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us an award that we hang on the wall. So our school is very special. I just love it, I love doing it,

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and we have trained a lot of young people to take over because I'm really tired. But thank you very

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much for the acknowledgement and I'm continuing serving in many, many boards of San Diego in England

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in Toronto. We have a library in Toronto, a very library that illustrates what the Japanese

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has done, and also music gallery in Cambridge in England. And there are two, two, two, many,

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two mentioned. Thank you. Well, thank you for this opportunity to recognize your contributions to San Diego.

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I can present that concludes my comments. All right, thank you, sir. So we'll go to the council member

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Bob Wilber. Thank you very much. And thank you to my colleagues as always for bringing forth wonderful

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recommendations for our community. I have a bunch of comments, but item 32, the Chinese School of San Diego

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and 100th anniversary day. I too have visited this school. It's absolutely beautiful. Thank you for

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opening it up to community events, including events by the Commission on the Status of Women. I'm very excited to

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come to the gala and celebrate with all of you, but it's fantastic. And I'm looking forward to learning more on

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item 50, as 50, six, Sally Wong, every day, Sally Wong, you have raised an incredible daughter as well.

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Natasha has become a good friend to so many of us and really become an ambassador for the Chinese community

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to all of us. And so very excited to have her as a friend and a mentor. And also thank you for your service,

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your pro bono service as a lawyer. That really touched me when I read that, including teaching health

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restaurant workers, health and sanitation. You really have helped so many people throughout your time.

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And you continue to help, so we very much appreciate you. On item S502, National Sentinel Awareness Day,

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I'm honored to join Councilor L. Campio in recognizing National Sentinel Awareness in the urgent need to

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address this crisis. Sentinel still remains the leading driver of overdose deaths impacting families in

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every single part of San Diego County. It's often found in counterfeit pills, increasing the risk of

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accidental exposure and overdose and even small amounts can be fatal, which is by prevention and

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public awareness or critical, expanding access to in a lock zone, investing in education,

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or proving strategies to save lives and guess what folks it's working. We are now bending the

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trends and fewer people are losing their lives to mental overdose and San Diego County because of the

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work we've all done together. So we have to double down and keep going. On item 3030, which is denim day,

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I'm proud to join my colleagues in recognizing denim day in the city of San Diego, I too am reading

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denim. You can't see it very well. And thank you to everyone who's come in. I know Blair Beacon

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had asked what this case was about. And unfortunately, the story began in Italy in 1992 when an 18-year-old

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girl was on her first day of her very first driving lesson and her 45-year-old driving instructor

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took her to an isolated road, pulled her out of the car, removed her jeans, and possibly raped her.

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She reported the rape and the perpetrator was arrested and prosecuted. He was convicted of raping

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her and sentenced to jail. But during the appellate process, he appealed the conviction claiming that

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she was wearing jeans that were so tight, she must have helped him take them off. And the Italians

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Supreme Court agreed and overturned her conviction. Enraged by the verdict, woman in the Italian

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Parliament launched a protest wearing jeans on the steps of the Supreme Court of Italy.

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This protest was then picked up by the International Media, which led the California Senate in assembly

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to do the same and wear denim jeans on the state of the California State Capitol. It was then picked up

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in Los Angeles and since 1999, we have all been commemorating denim day every year in April to raise

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awareness about sexual assault and that clothing will never, ever mean consent. I'm also grateful

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to the work of our CNU Police Department and our detectives in the Family Justice Center who prosecutes

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anyone who commits sexual assault and provides hope for survivors. On item 31, dining out for life,

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I'm very excited to be joining our friends from the LGBT Center again and many other partner

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organizations to recognize dining out for life to support HIVA's service and prevention and what a

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beautiful story you shared about someone finding hope in San Diego. I'm grateful to the restaurants,

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small businesses and volunteers who continue to show up and give back. I do believe we in the

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federal government need to continue recognizing roll-aids day, supporting the right-and-white and

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hop-lifunds and making sure that we fully invest in science, medicine and prevention going forward. So

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thank you to our LGBT community. I'm very excited to commemorate with you. I need some good food.

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For a good cause. Next item 32, and I will need my additional three minutes please. Angel Castro Day,

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I want to take a moment to recognize Angel Castro and her incredible legacy of service to the city of

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San Diego. Having dedicated nearly 45 years to the Parks and Recreation Department,

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and Remet can be filled in communities around the city, including in District 5. We're very grateful for

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her legacy of leadership, including movies in the park, to holiday events, to help create community,

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including in District 5. So Angel, we will think about you often. Thank you very much for the work

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you have done in our city. And finally, item S501, Darrell Malone, Memorial Poker 1 Day. I am very,

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very honored to recognize Darrell Malone, Memorial Poker 1 Day, and the veterans and

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honorings at this day supports. This event brings together veterans, writers, families, and honors

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service and strengthens our community. It carries forward Darrell Malone's legacy by continuing to show

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up for those who have served our country. I want to thank the American Legion writers, chapter 365,

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for your ongoing commitment to supporting veterans and their families. For those who don't know,

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we have many of the members here with us in the audience. Today, American Legion writers chapter

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365 is currently the fourth largest chapter in California, and among the most active groups right here

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in North San Diego County. Their mission is rooted in service and community engagement and making a

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lasting impact for those who have served our country. And in fact, we have one of our own here.

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Elias Rodriguez, who served our very own San Diego Police Department for 26 years and is a retired

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US Navy SEAL. I love you to come up and please give us some comments about what's going on today.

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I'm sorry Elias, I put down your name wrong. Elias Rodriguez, please come on up.

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Hi, good morning. My name is Elias Rodriguez. I'm the director of the American Legion writers

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365 located in Vista. And behalf of the American Legion 365, we'd like to thank Council Member

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Marnie Van Wilbur, the City of San Diego, and the mayor for this proclamation.

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And although we're based out of Vista, we support veterans in the entire county. So the work that

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we do, the volunteer hours that we put in and the money that we raise, go to the veterans,

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their families and the organizations that support veterans.

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This recognition is not only for members who are here today, some past presidents as well,

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but it's for all of us that we contribute towards our cause. We'd like to invite you to the

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12th Annual Dara Malone Pokerun. That's this Saturday at 1-2-3-4 South Santa Fe Avenue in Vista.

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We're going to donate $16,000 to four different organizations. So this is how we raise,

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we help raise our money. So if you're a motorcycle writer, bring your motorcycle, show pity 30.

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If you're going to drive a cage, which means a car got four wheels, show up at 12. And we have a barbecue,

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a live band, and a raffle prices that we're going to be given away. So thank you very much for

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this proclamation. We're honored to receive that. Thank you very much. Thank you.

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Thank you very much. And I know we have many veterans in the room here who have served every

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worse from Vietnam going forward. So can our veterans please stand so we can recognize you as well?

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All right. Thank you. Thank you very much. Your work has made a real impact to our communities.

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We continue to look forward to every year. And I will be there on Saturday to celebrate with you.

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So thank you so much. And thank you very much. Thank you. All right. Thank you.

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Thank you council member. Vaughn wallpaper. We'll go next. The council member can be.

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Thank you council president. And thanks to everyone who's here. And congratulations to everyone

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receiving the proclamation. And denim day. Thank you to our city attorney's office and everyone who's

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helping stand against sexual violence, dining out for life 20th anniversary. My family deeply appreciates that.

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My uncle, Francis Co. passed away in 1992 from HIV Aids. My family sees the work you do and really

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appreciate it. And the Chinese school of San Diego, 100th anniversary and incredible milestone.

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Congratulations on that. Walden family services. I'm honored to join your office council

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president and proclaiming April 30th as Walden family services 50th anniversary day. I think them for

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being in chambers for five decades delivering comprehensive and culturally competent support to families

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and youth across Southern California has had a profound impact. And may your next 50 years build on

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that legacy even further. I'm honored to proclaim May 12th, 2026 as one San Diego day. And I think

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the Burnham Center for the of community advancement and their partners and their leadership in this

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as leaders in this region as Mr. Burnham as one of our colors mentioned 99 years old has

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contributed so much to our region and the Burnham Center continues to carry that legacy forward and by

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sharing data and aligning efforts and advancing real measurable progress. I know we'll go even further

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together. And last but not least, Linda Vista, my multicultural fair day. I want to think my good friends

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that I see every year Janet Kay and Lauren Garasis for being here today and leading the charge to

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keep the amazing tradition going. It's always such a fun time being with you. And of course,

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the community that organizes such a great event every single year. It's gotten bigger and bigger and bigger

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over the last five years. And I will be there this weekend with my team. I invite everyone to be there

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on Saturday between 10 and 5 along Linda Vista Road. There's rides. So bring kids. That's always fun too.

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And with that, I will conclude my comments. Thank you, council president.

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All right, thank you, council member Campia. We'll go next to council member Foster.

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Thank you, council president. And just really want to just take a quick moment acknowledge all of the

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proclamation recipients. A lot of good items today. I'd like to touch on just a couple of them.

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One, denim day. I just want to acknowledge the mayor city, city attorney and my colleagues for bringing

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this proclamation forward. denim days about standing with survivors and being clear that there's no

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excuse for sexual violence. This is about challenging harmful thinking that's just blame onto victims.

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Instead of holding a abusers accountable and making sure victims feel supported when they come forward.

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This recognition sends a clear message.

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That we stand with survivors in against victim blaming. We must continue to provide safe places, support and protect victims and hold abusers accountable.

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Also, dining out for life, 20th anniversary for 20 years, dining out for life, has brought people together to support critical HIV prevention, care, and support services here in San Diego.

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It's a simple idea with real impact showing supporting local businesses and giving back at the same time.

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These efforts help fund services at meeting our community rely on every day.

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I look forward to participating with my team and supporting this important cause.

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Thank you to the LGBT Center for continuing to stand in the gap and for the work you continue to do.

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The Walden Family Services, 50th anniversary, I want to thank Council President LeCave and Council member Campio for recognizing Walden Family Services.

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For many young people leaving foster care, the transition into adulthood comes with real challenges, especially without stable housing or support.

415
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We see this across our city, including in District 4, where too many young people are navigating the next step on their own.

416
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Organizations like Walden Family Services provides stability and guidance on the path forward.

417
01:01:15,000 --> 01:01:21,000
Your work helps young people build life skills, continuing their education, and move toward independence.

418
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Fifty years of this work has made a real difference for youth and families across our region.

419
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Thank you.

420
01:01:27,000 --> 01:01:33,000
Also, national fit and long awareness day, fit and all continues to impact communities across our city.

421
01:01:33,000 --> 01:01:37,000
And too many families have felt that loss firsthand.

422
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What makes this especially dangerous is how often people don't know what they're being exposed to.

423
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Awareness, education, and access to tools like Narcon, or critical to preventing more lives from being lost.

424
01:01:49,000 --> 01:02:01,000
I'd like to acknowledge the project of where team and Mr. Reginald Washington for all the work that him and his team do in protecting our community from this dangerous drug.

425
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Thank you to Council Member von Wilpert and Council Member Compeo for bringing this important proclamation forward.

426
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And Council President, that will conclude my comments.

427
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And again, congratulations to all of the receivers of the proclamations today.

428
01:02:20,000 --> 01:02:24,000
All right. Thank you, Councillor Foster. We'll go to Council Member Whitburn.

429
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Thank you, Council President. I too would congratulate all of those being recognized with proclamations today.

430
01:02:29,000 --> 01:02:32,000
Thank you for your service to our city, to our community.

431
01:02:32,000 --> 01:02:42,000
Thank you to Angel Castro's family for being here, and for honoring her legacy, her passion for bringing people together is missed by our entire city.

432
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I want to thank my colleagues for bringing forward the proclamation recognizing dead end day millions across the nation.

433
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We'll wear denim and stand with survivors of sexual violence on April 29.

434
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We reject any excuse for sexual violence.

435
01:02:57,000 --> 01:03:02,000
I'm honored to join my colleagues in recognizing dieting out for life 20th anniversary day this Thursday.

436
01:03:02,000 --> 01:03:09,000
The Center organizes us event year after year making sure that those resources reach our community for two decades.

437
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San Diego's have come together to diet out to directly support HIV and AIDS services, including testing and prevention care and mental health services for those who need it most.

438
01:03:19,000 --> 01:03:32,000
I also want to thank the dozens of participating restaurants and bars and establishments across San Diego who donate a significant portion of their proceeds on dieting out for life data support the centers health and wellness programs.

439
01:03:32,000 --> 01:03:46,000
And I would encourage as many people as possible to take part this Thursday at support the businesses that are helping to make a real difference in our community, particularly when you consider as Mr Johnson said the challenges that the community faces of the current federal environment.

440
01:03:46,000 --> 01:03:52,000
And I also want to thank many of my colleagues for participating in this important day on Thursday.

441
01:03:52,000 --> 01:04:03,000
The 100th anniversary of the Chinese School of San Diego is such a milestone, one that really highlights the contributions and influence of the Chinese community from San Diego's earliest days.

442
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Congratulations to the Wang family and everybody was attended and supported the Chinese School of San Diego over the years.

443
01:04:11,000 --> 01:04:22,000
I am proud that it has its roots in downtown San Diego and that we continue to have a thriving Chinese historical district dating back to the 1860s about five blocks style of the street right here.

444
01:04:23,000 --> 01:04:27,000
It is also fitting that we are honoring Sally Wang every today.

445
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She's done so much to out of the heritage of San Diego's Chinese community while also ensuring that the community and culture continues to thrive in our city and cities around the world.

446
01:04:38,000 --> 01:04:42,000
So thank you for contributing so much to our community over so many years.

447
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Thank you.

448
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All right, thank you council member Whippern. Now that all my colleagues have spoken, I will close out council comments.

449
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Thank you, our congratulations everybody has been recognized and the proclamations being offered today.

450
01:04:57,000 --> 01:05:00,000
Thank you to my colleagues for bringing them forward.

451
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I'll speak to just a few of them starting with item 30, denim day in collaboration with Mayor Gloria city attorney.

452
01:05:08,000 --> 01:05:11,000
Council members Campbell Von Wuppert and Marano.

453
01:05:11,000 --> 01:05:17,000
I join my colleagues in recognizing denim day and stand and solidarity with survivors of sexual assault.

454
01:05:17,000 --> 01:05:22,000
Sadly, despite the progress we have seen from the me two movement until now.

455
01:05:22,000 --> 01:05:29,000
Recent revelations underscore that individual behavior and simple respect has so much further to go.

456
01:05:29,000 --> 01:05:37,000
We must continue to do all we can to eradicate sexual violence and create safe spaces for survivors to tell their stories.

457
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denim day provides an opportunity to show those in our community that the city of San Diego stands with survivors of sexual violence.

458
01:05:45,000 --> 01:05:52,000
And we will continue to seek opportunities to offer support services and deter sexual violence.

459
01:05:52,000 --> 01:05:57,000
Item as 500 wall them family services 50th anniversary day.

460
01:05:57,000 --> 01:06:12,000
As to reset herself said and council member camp you noted the work being done at Walden is nothing short extraordinary.

461
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Through their investment in foster care youth they instilled in knowledge and skills to thrive as youth continue to face the challenges of foster care and adoption.

462
01:06:21,000 --> 01:06:29,000
The cultural response of programs like child family therapy transitional housing for youth and LGBTQ plus services.

463
01:06:29,000 --> 01:06:34,000
Walden family services proactively creates a safer future for San Diego's youth.

464
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Thank you to all the staff at Walden family services for the amazing work that you do to help positively shape the future of foster care and its youth over the past 50 years.

465
01:06:44,000 --> 01:06:49,000
I am S509, San Diego Council on Literacy Day.

466
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Today, I ask my council members to join me in proclaiming May 1 to San Diego Council on Literacy Day to highlight the importance of literacy rates in the city of San Diego.

467
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Literacy is more than just an academic scale.

468
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It is a necessity that allows for opportunity impacts overall quality of life.

469
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With youth literacy rates ranging from 22 to 91% in San Diego, the San Diego Council on Literacy aims to close this gap.

470
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Through community partnerships and local organizations, they provide on average 65,000 people with literacy services that include programs and over 500,000 new books.

471
01:07:31,000 --> 01:07:41,000
This work would not be possible with the dedicated work of the San Diego Council on Literacy staff, volunteers, community organizers, and teachers who work truly does make a difference.

472
01:07:41,000 --> 01:07:46,000
Thank you for your efforts in creating opportunities for San Diego.

473
01:07:47,000 --> 01:07:51,000
I too will join Council President Protam Lee on item 32.

474
01:07:51,000 --> 01:07:57,000
In congratulating the Chinese School of San Diego on the organization's 100th anniversary.

475
01:07:57,000 --> 01:08:04,000
San Diego is a mosaic of diverse cultures background histories and traditions that each contribute to our city's vibrancy.

476
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Cultural institutions and culture bears play vital roles in our communities that preserve and strengthen our collective story for the next generation.

477
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The Chinese School of San Diego has enriched our city in providing cultural and language education providing critical ties to the past while enriching the city's future.

478
01:08:23,000 --> 01:08:32,000
As they celebrate 100 years, I applaud their dedication to fostering community bonds and contributions to our cultural fabric.

479
01:08:33,000 --> 01:08:38,000
And closing S506, Sally Wong, Avery Day.

480
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An important piece of Chinese school's history is Sally Wong, Avery, as we've heard.

481
01:08:43,000 --> 01:08:56,000
As one of the organizations, co-founders, Sally's contributions help generations of Chinese Americans through financial literacy, English language classes, taxes systems and even pro bono legal services.

482
01:08:56,000 --> 01:09:06,000
On top of our community contributions, Sally's philanthropic contribution span the globe, but also fields of study ranging from historic preservation to music.

483
01:09:06,000 --> 01:09:14,000
Through her leadership in generosity, Sally continues to leave her legacy in community empowerment and education across the world.

484
01:09:14,000 --> 01:09:21,000
Thank you, Sally, for all the work that you've done to create connected Asian communities in San Diego.

485
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And I have said, for the past four years in a row, we will get via Capri repaved.

486
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This is the year we're really going to do it.

487
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So mark my words, but thank you, Sally, for the good work that you've done.

488
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So with that, and all my colleagues have now spoken, we have a motion by Councilmember Moreno.

489
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And a second by Councilmember Campbell.

490
01:09:43,000 --> 01:09:45,000
Clerk, please call the roll.

491
01:09:51,000 --> 01:09:54,000
Thank you, that does pass unanimously.

492
01:09:54,000 --> 01:09:59,000
All right, we will pause Council hearing for photos.

493
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And we will start with the San Diego Council on Literacy.

494
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So if you could please come up.

495
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And then for the others, look to Heidi for the order of the next one.

496
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Thank you.

497
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Thank you.

498
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Thank you.

499
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Thank you.

500
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Thank you.

501
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Thank you.

502
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Thank you.

503
01:13:41,000 --> 01:13:51,000
Thank you.

504
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Thank you.

505
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Thank you.

506
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507
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508
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509
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510
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511
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512
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513
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514
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515
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516
01:23:10,960 --> 01:23:14,800
All right, little business to do this morning.

517
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We will now proceed with the approval of the consent items, items 50-557108-505-507-508.

518
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Before we take public comment, I will pull items 106 and 107 to be heard after the vote is taken on the balance of the consent agenda.

519
01:23:36,800 --> 01:23:40,800
Are there any other requests to pull any other items?

520
01:23:40,800 --> 01:23:41,800
Not seen any.

521
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Clerk, please proceed with public testimony on the remainder of the consent items.

522
01:23:46,800 --> 01:23:47,800
Thank you.

523
01:23:47,800 --> 01:23:52,800
Please note, each speaker will have one minute per item per person if you would like to speak on three or more items.

524
01:23:52,800 --> 01:23:55,800
You will have a maximum of three minutes.

525
01:23:55,800 --> 01:23:59,800
The council president already read the consent agenda into the record, but also let me note for the record.

526
01:23:59,800 --> 01:24:03,800
The potential appointment that is on the agenda this morning is item 108.

527
01:24:03,800 --> 01:24:14,800
Is the potential appointment of T.B. A. Shsa Matovu to the Board of Administration of the San Diego City Employees Retirement System.

528
01:24:14,800 --> 01:24:17,800
Blair Beekman and Steven Prescott.

529
01:24:17,800 --> 01:24:20,800
If you can please come up to the front.

530
01:24:20,800 --> 01:24:25,800
Blair, you're speaking on items 50-54, 52-101, and 52.

531
01:24:25,800 --> 01:24:28,800
So you'll have three minutes on the consent calendar.

532
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If you can please come to the microphone.

533
01:24:33,800 --> 01:24:37,800
Hi. Thank you. Blair Beekman.

534
01:24:37,800 --> 01:24:50,800
Nice parking lotions today. Nice to know Cantonese San Francisco Chinatown has a really large Cantonese language population there to know.

535
01:24:50,800 --> 01:24:54,800
So nice parking lotions today. Thank you.

536
01:24:54,800 --> 01:24:58,800
Starting with my comments.

537
01:24:59,800 --> 01:25:04,800
Item 50, acceptance of floating restroom, California Department of Parks.

538
01:25:04,800 --> 01:25:10,800
When you have this item comes up kind of regularly every six months or so here.

539
01:25:10,800 --> 01:25:17,800
When it does, thank you very much for it, because it usually, it's kind of an interesting idea.

540
01:25:17,800 --> 01:25:25,800
It kind of brings out other ideas and future agendas like bathroom use in the downtown area.

541
01:25:25,800 --> 01:25:28,800
And what we could be doing to better serve those kind of issues.

542
01:25:28,800 --> 01:25:32,800
So this item actually, it floats. It does float.

543
01:25:32,800 --> 01:25:37,800
It brings on new ideas of how we consider our issues in San Diego creative ideas.

544
01:25:37,800 --> 01:25:44,800
So good luck how what this item can be representing is expensive, but good luck what it can be representing.

545
01:25:44,800 --> 01:25:49,800
Item 52 is equity issues.

546
01:25:49,800 --> 01:25:57,800
Really, you had really good equity reports on what the equity group is building for the future.

547
01:25:57,800 --> 01:26:01,800
And you had to work out the language, so it works within.

548
01:26:01,800 --> 01:26:07,800
Is it working within the IBA? Is that what it's doing?

549
01:26:07,800 --> 01:26:13,800
I see a really good potential and coordination and communication that can be developing.

550
01:26:13,800 --> 01:26:21,800
I think with the budget issues we had yesterday, Councilperson Foster made it so nice.

551
01:26:21,800 --> 01:26:25,800
He said it's so well that I really hope we're focusing on equity.

552
01:26:25,800 --> 01:26:27,800
Our community is all of us.

553
01:26:27,800 --> 01:26:32,800
The mayor's office parts of the community that don't want to do that.

554
01:26:32,800 --> 01:26:39,800
I hope they really understand the value of, I use the word guiding like maybe a roadmap.

555
01:26:39,800 --> 01:26:42,800
It's just kind of just our best ways to think about ourselves.

556
01:26:42,800 --> 01:26:47,800
And to look how that can be developing our budget to this coming year.

557
01:26:47,800 --> 01:26:54,800
For you have item 54, again the Minota item is back about copying services.

558
01:26:54,800 --> 01:27:00,800
This is a really big contract and it's been coming back and back to consent calendar.

559
01:27:00,800 --> 01:27:02,800
So you guys are really working on it.

560
01:27:02,800 --> 01:27:05,800
Thank you that items do come back. You're making a habit of doing that.

561
01:27:05,800 --> 01:27:10,800
I think that's a nice feature. I think some people won't like it, but I think it's kind of a good thing to do.

562
01:27:10,800 --> 01:27:16,800
It gives us time to talk and shows realistically what the process is actually about.

563
01:27:16,800 --> 01:27:18,800
You guys don't just instantly approve stuff.

564
01:27:18,800 --> 01:27:21,800
It has to be worked out and worked out and worked out.

565
01:27:21,800 --> 01:27:22,800
So you're bringing it back.

566
01:27:22,800 --> 01:27:25,800
That gives us more time to talk on issues if we want.

567
01:27:25,800 --> 01:27:26,800
Thank you for that.

568
01:27:26,800 --> 01:27:29,800
That was my big three.

569
01:27:29,800 --> 01:27:31,800
You truly pull underground in.

570
01:27:31,800 --> 01:27:34,800
Thank you. It's an important issue to be working on.

571
01:27:34,800 --> 01:27:36,800
And thanks for your time.

572
01:27:36,800 --> 01:27:38,800
Thank you Steven.

573
01:27:39,800 --> 01:27:41,800
You're speaking on I was 50, 54 and 55.

574
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You will have three minutes as well.

575
01:27:44,800 --> 01:27:48,800
Good morning city council. Steven Prescott city constituent.

576
01:27:48,800 --> 01:27:53,800
I'm in Marty Vaughn wall perts city council district in Carmel Valley.

577
01:27:53,800 --> 01:28:01,800
Just wanted to come in today again because to thank everybody the whole city council for working for the city and being public servants.

578
01:28:01,800 --> 01:28:07,800
One of the things, a few of the things that keep coming up over and over as a city doesn't have money in cost or too high.

579
01:28:07,800 --> 01:28:10,800
And that's where I want to talk about.

580
01:28:10,800 --> 01:28:16,800
There's the three consent items about city contracting and also delivering the floating bathroom.

581
01:28:16,800 --> 01:28:20,800
Thank you very much for thinking about the floating bathroom by parks and wrecks.

582
01:28:20,800 --> 01:28:28,800
However, one way to cut costs in the city is by contracting with employee owned companies for a lot of these services.

583
01:28:28,800 --> 01:28:33,800
And there's a lot of companies that are employed on that's very democratic.

584
01:28:33,800 --> 01:28:39,800
That are efficient, effective, and cost competitive that can deliver these services for the city.

585
01:28:39,800 --> 01:28:43,800
At most likely a lower cost than this city can deliver the services.

586
01:28:43,800 --> 01:28:53,800
And it's very democratic and the employees and the employee owned companies are able to retire as well because they receive any profits that the company makes in their retirement plans.

587
01:28:53,800 --> 01:28:56,800
And I wanted to make that point for the floating bathroom.

588
01:28:56,800 --> 01:28:57,800
Thank you very much.

589
01:28:57,800 --> 01:29:01,800
The floating bathroom has some risk to it of contamination, potential spillage and things like that.

590
01:29:01,800 --> 01:29:05,800
The beautiful thing about contracting with a private company is liability.

591
01:29:05,800 --> 01:29:09,800
And leading on liability of the private company's insurance.

592
01:29:09,800 --> 01:29:12,800
And that also goes for possibly clean and safe.

593
01:29:12,800 --> 01:29:16,800
Thank you very much for rolling out clean and safe in downtown San Diego.

594
01:29:16,800 --> 01:29:28,800
In my opinion, that is a key component to fixing the city's finances, financing problems, specifically because city revenue is impacted by a downtown that's deteriorated.

595
01:29:28,800 --> 01:29:30,800
And the lack of visitors.

596
01:29:30,800 --> 01:29:37,800
Now, a crazy idea might be to contract clean and safe with private contractors.

597
01:29:37,800 --> 01:29:40,800
Because there's accountability.

598
01:29:40,800 --> 01:29:44,800
There's accountability if they're not performing a new contractor can be hired.

599
01:29:44,800 --> 01:29:46,800
And things like that.

600
01:29:46,800 --> 01:29:51,800
And employee owned contractors would do a great job for the city, in my opinion.

601
01:29:51,800 --> 01:29:58,800
Fantastic job, most likely at a lower cost to the city, and also become higher, more effective.

602
01:29:58,800 --> 01:30:00,800
Another way to fix.

603
01:30:00,000 --> 01:30:07,600
City budget problems is charged for parking at the beaches. The city of San Diego gets as many visitors

604
01:30:07,600 --> 01:30:14,640
as Las Vegas. That's what people don't realize. We get 30 million visitors a year, and they will

605
01:30:14,640 --> 01:30:19,920
and they will gladly pay for parking because they will gladly love a nice new parking lot,

606
01:30:19,920 --> 01:30:25,600
and that's a great source of revenue for the city potentially, and maybe less controversial than

607
01:30:25,600 --> 01:30:31,760
the zoo. Then, charging for parking at Velbo Park in the zoo. And I just want to bring that up because,

608
01:30:31,760 --> 01:30:38,800
at our beaches, we also have a bathroom problem. They're not, they're not that nice. Other countries

609
01:30:38,800 --> 01:30:44,480
have wonderful bathrooms. The country in New Zealand competes on their public bathrooms. How nice

610
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their bathrooms are. So, I encourage the entire city council. Thank you. Thank you. That concludes

611
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speakers here in Council Chambers going to those participating remotely. Tony, if you can please

612
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unmute, and let me know which item our items you wish to speak to you.

613
01:31:03,040 --> 01:31:06,960
Hello, I just wanted to speak to all the items, please. Please proceed.

614
01:31:09,520 --> 01:31:17,360
Hey, good morning, city council. Just wanted to follow up on yesterday's meeting and I want to do

615
01:31:18,000 --> 01:31:23,760
thank y'all for all the work that you're putting in and encourage you to keep going. That's it.

616
01:31:26,320 --> 01:31:33,680
Next speaker is item 8700. If you can please let me know which item our items you wish to speak to.

617
01:31:37,840 --> 01:31:44,640
Thank you. 52 103 and 108. Please. Thank you. I'll have three minutes. Our next speaker will be

618
01:31:44,640 --> 01:31:55,280
reached on stop. Please proceed. Dear Kim 52, dear Kim Desmond, I look forward to seeing you

619
01:31:55,280 --> 01:32:05,840
often at next month's budget hearings. Since we will be using an equity lens, you've given us

620
01:32:05,840 --> 01:32:14,960
gold for budget equity framework. And along with that, during the budget cycle, each department

621
01:32:14,960 --> 01:32:24,560
is required to submit a budget equity impact statement. Wow, what a great part of our budget process.

622
01:32:24,560 --> 01:32:31,920
Thank you so much to Kim and her whole team. And of course, the IBA is part of that team.

623
01:32:31,920 --> 01:32:44,800
103, TPS funding for CD4, summer community enhancement series. This supports in a beautiful way

624
01:32:45,440 --> 01:32:55,040
our underserved community. There you go, council member fostered the third. It's a good thing

625
01:32:55,040 --> 01:33:02,400
for your your beautiful community. Go ahead. We're shaping up in many, many ways to help our underserved

626
01:33:03,520 --> 01:33:12,880
constituents. Thank you, China Warren on 108. The director of that department of boards and

627
01:33:12,880 --> 01:33:21,040
commissions, you do such great work. Thank you so much. Now, this and I congratulate the person

628
01:33:21,040 --> 01:33:29,920
that's going to serve on the STC's board. Give public read the article in the UK from March

629
01:33:30,800 --> 01:33:39,280
14 of 2026. It's an amazing article. I don't fully understand that I've read a twice and I'm going

630
01:33:39,280 --> 01:33:47,360
to study it again and again. I talks about the pension situation for San Diego and the whole

631
01:33:47,360 --> 01:33:54,000
system and the board and everything. So from that article, I came up with the pension system.

632
01:33:54,560 --> 01:34:02,800
I call it the group and there's nine groups on the group. Here it is, actuary and team,

633
01:34:02,800 --> 01:34:13,040
STC's board, investor investments, San Diego key closed session attendees, San Diego City Council,

634
01:34:14,160 --> 01:34:22,720
labor team, San Diego employees, the public. And lastly, this one really, really is amazing.

635
01:34:23,120 --> 01:34:32,240
39 California pension systems. So again, thank you, China. This is such important work and thank

636
01:34:32,240 --> 01:34:39,680
you everybody on the council and the public and the mayor, everyone who makes these boards

637
01:34:39,680 --> 01:34:47,440
happen and encourages and inspires our public to come on board and be part of that wonderful, wonderful

638
01:34:47,440 --> 01:34:53,920
thing that helps us come together. Sure time has concluded. Thank you for your comments, John Sump,

639
01:34:53,920 --> 01:35:03,680
and then our final speaker, 7499, John Sump, please unmute. I, John Sump, first done. I think it's

640
01:35:03,680 --> 01:35:09,600
item 52. Can you please let me know all the items that you're speaking to so we can give you the correct time?

641
01:35:09,600 --> 01:35:19,680
Do 100, 101. You'll have three minutes, please proceed. Thank you. 52 deals with the

642
01:35:22,800 --> 01:35:33,440
Ms. Desvin and the Office of Equity. As most of you may know, I was chairman of the city's

643
01:35:33,440 --> 01:35:42,800
equal opportunity commission under three mayors. And during my time, we met every city department

644
01:35:42,800 --> 01:35:51,920
met or exceeded their goals for that year. I'm concerned that I've written you a number of times that

645
01:35:51,920 --> 01:36:03,040
staff reports when they, as a standard part of the report, they ask for the, whether they're

646
01:36:03,040 --> 01:36:12,400
in impacts on the equity and diversity and they either put not applicable or nothing. I don't know

647
01:36:12,400 --> 01:36:23,200
how this is possible. Yesterday we had, it is the city's policy to have equity and to report on it.

648
01:36:24,560 --> 01:36:34,720
And yesterday we had the report on the San Diego gas electric franchise compliance review

649
01:36:35,520 --> 01:36:44,320
and there was no information about the utilization of men and women and where they came from

650
01:36:45,520 --> 01:36:55,920
in the report. The council of its committed to equity needs to require that there be a report

651
01:36:55,920 --> 01:37:02,880
on equal opportunity or diversity or whatever we're calling it today. Not only because

652
01:37:02,880 --> 01:37:13,200
it says how many jobs you're being given to who from what council districts, but it also affects

653
01:37:14,320 --> 01:37:22,160
climate action. Because if all the employment, let's say from the largest employer, SDG and E, is

654
01:37:23,440 --> 01:37:32,560
from people who live in Riverside County, you'll never make your climate goals. Finally on 101,

655
01:37:33,280 --> 01:37:42,160
the key factor there is when SDG and E charges us in places, utilities in the ground,

656
01:37:43,200 --> 01:37:51,360
for undergrounding, those facilities become the property of the landlord, the city of San Diego,

657
01:37:51,360 --> 01:38:00,400
under the law of fixtures. So, you know, we had that report giving the estimated buyout costs and I

658
01:38:00,400 --> 01:38:07,440
think it was wrong because it had as paying twice, it's rice for things that the rate pairs

659
01:38:07,440 --> 01:38:16,240
of already paid for and SDG and E stuck in the ground. So, let's get some equity reports. Thank you very much.

660
01:38:17,200 --> 01:38:23,280
Thank you and our final speaker is 7499, the five minute timer did conclude and this is a last speaker with

661
01:38:23,280 --> 01:38:26,800
their hand raised. Please on me and let me know which item or items you wish to speak to.

662
01:38:29,360 --> 01:38:34,240
51, 53, through 57, 102, as 507 and as 508.

663
01:38:36,080 --> 01:38:44,880
Thanks for seeing. Bob Kuzuzki here, a huge portion of this city's budget is spent on contracts like these,

664
01:38:44,880 --> 01:38:50,000
a million here and a million there. Before you know it, you're many millions of dollars in the hole.

665
01:38:50,000 --> 01:38:54,720
One reason that this city is cutting so many services is that you're not properly managing

666
01:38:54,720 --> 01:39:00,560
the many contracts where you spend the city's money. Who is actually overseeing all these contracts and

667
01:39:00,560 --> 01:39:06,160
ensuring that these businesses are carrying out the city's goals in a physically responsible manner.

668
01:39:06,720 --> 01:39:11,760
If you look at all of these diverse agenda items, who has the background to properly oversee them all?

669
01:39:12,320 --> 01:39:18,480
The answer is no one. The city doesn't have the staff to properly oversee all of these contracts.

670
01:39:18,560 --> 01:39:23,840
I know because I've watched how this city hasn't properly overseen the one contract that I know

671
01:39:23,840 --> 01:39:29,280
at the Tory Pines Glider Fort. Furthermore, the businesses know how to smooth the scarce oversight

672
01:39:29,280 --> 01:39:35,280
that they do get from the city. If you want to see this in action, make a public record's request

673
01:39:35,280 --> 01:39:42,240
for the communications between the city's Roswita Sanchez and the business that she supposedly manages

674
01:39:42,240 --> 01:39:49,200
at the Tory Pines Glider Fort. Is this city council too stupid to realize that you desperately

675
01:39:49,200 --> 01:39:55,680
need independent oversight of all of these contracts? Or is the city council too corrupt to do so?

676
01:39:56,480 --> 01:40:03,840
Which is it, Joe Lacava? Are you too stupid or too corrupt? City clerk, I see the remainder of my time

677
01:40:03,840 --> 01:40:10,160
for any city council member to give any reasonable defense of their inactions. Please allow them the time

678
01:40:10,160 --> 01:40:18,320
to do so. Thank you. That concludes public comment on the consent items.

679
01:40:18,320 --> 01:40:22,480
All right. Thank you, City Clerk. I'll turn it over to my colleagues for questions comments and entertain

680
01:40:22,480 --> 01:40:28,160
a motion on the consent items and a reminder that 106 and 107 have been pulled to be heard next.

681
01:40:30,160 --> 01:40:36,720
I will move. You want to move the consent item? All right. And I do want to do one.

682
01:40:40,160 --> 01:40:44,400
And we got a second by council member, Whipper. So we have a motion by council member,

683
01:40:44,960 --> 01:40:50,720
fund Whipper, to move the consent items and a second by council member Whipper.

684
01:40:50,720 --> 01:40:57,120
Clerk, please call the roll. Wait a minute. Don't call the roll. I want to make a couple of comments.

685
01:40:57,120 --> 01:41:04,160
I'm sorry. I want to thank Charles and Kim on item 52 for the good work that they did.

686
01:41:04,160 --> 01:41:12,720
And I want to use this also as a moment of education. The reason you saw this keep coming up is

687
01:41:12,720 --> 01:41:18,160
because you hear it once at committee. You get a first reading that council, whether it's an ordinance,

688
01:41:18,160 --> 01:41:22,000
and then it comes back a second time when it's an ordinance to make sure we got the ordinance right.

689
01:41:22,000 --> 01:41:28,320
The first time. That's why it appears that it comes up many times. And while I'm happy to share

690
01:41:28,320 --> 01:41:33,840
constituency. So I don't know if that constituent really is. In district five, living in

691
01:41:33,840 --> 01:41:41,520
Cardinal Valley or district one, which is what I think of a Cardinal Valley. And S507 is in district one.

692
01:41:41,520 --> 01:41:47,280
It used to be in district two. So not getting protective of district one boundaries, but just saying so.

693
01:41:47,280 --> 01:41:52,480
Anyway, my apologies to my colleagues and the public for jumping back in now. Please call the roll.

694
01:41:52,960 --> 01:41:56,960
Sorry, every sorry at the voting system. Please cast your vote.

695
01:42:00,800 --> 01:42:04,240
And that passes unanimously, nine to zero. Thank you, council president.

696
01:42:04,880 --> 01:42:11,200
All right, thank you. Before we proceed with items 106 and 107 that were pulled from the consent agenda.

697
01:42:11,200 --> 01:42:15,520
Council member of on Wilbur. I believe you have a statement to make. Yes, thank you, council president.

698
01:42:16,240 --> 01:42:24,000
I am refusing on item one of six item one of seven. And I'll be leaving the room during the consideration and vote for these items very

699
01:42:24,000 --> 01:42:30,240
acusual is based on the conflict of interest and size serve on both the city council and the San Diego County regional airport authority.

700
01:42:30,240 --> 01:42:39,200
Both of which are involved in these matters. I also have accused from the San Diego County regional airport authorities discussion and deliberation on these items on that board as well.

701
01:42:39,200 --> 01:42:43,440
So I'm state out. That's completely. Thank you. All right. Thank you. We'll give you a moment to lead chambers.

702
01:42:46,160 --> 01:42:56,080
All right, we will now take up items 106 and 107 as a joint item.

703
01:42:57,040 --> 01:43:03,920
Taking public comment at one minute each or two total. So first, do my colleagues want to hear any presentations.

704
01:43:03,920 --> 01:43:09,280
These were on the consent item on the consent agenda. Not seeing any request to hear the presentation.

705
01:43:09,280 --> 01:43:16,880
Seeing none clerk, please proceed with public testimony on items 106 and or 107.

706
01:43:16,880 --> 01:43:21,520
We have no speakers hearing council chambers for those items going to those participating remotely.

707
01:43:21,520 --> 01:43:25,520
Nobody has their hands raised. There's no public comment. Thank you, council president.

708
01:43:25,520 --> 01:43:33,120
All right. Excuse me with that. I will move item 106. Can I get a second? Council member Whitburn.

709
01:43:34,080 --> 01:43:44,080
So I have a motion by myself on 106 and a second by council member Whitburn. Please call the roll.

710
01:43:44,080 --> 01:43:46,080
Please cast your vote.

711
01:43:55,120 --> 01:43:59,600
That passes unanimously eight to zero with council member on Wilbur, refusing.

712
01:43:59,600 --> 01:44:06,160
All right. Again, I'll make a motion on item 107 take council member Whitburn for the second on that. Please call the roll.

713
01:44:06,160 --> 01:44:08,640
I'm sorry. The voting system. Please cast your vote.

714
01:44:15,280 --> 01:44:19,440
That passes unanimously. It's somebody. No vote. My apologies.

715
01:44:21,280 --> 01:44:23,440
My apologies. I will restart the voting system.

716
01:44:23,440 --> 01:44:25,440
I'm.

717
01:44:27,440 --> 01:44:31,600
I'm sorry. The voting system. Please cast your vote.

718
01:44:34,880 --> 01:44:40,480
It's my first time pressing the recuse button. That passes unanimously eight to zero with council member

719
01:44:40,480 --> 01:44:46,000
Von Wilbur, refusing. All right. Even though we did it, just seemingly a few hours ago.

720
01:44:46,000 --> 01:44:50,400
Are there any comments from the mayor's office, city council members, city attorneys,

721
01:44:50,560 --> 01:44:58,240
office independent budget analyst, or city clerk? Not seeing any. We will now take up non agenda public comment.

722
01:44:58,240 --> 01:45:00,240
And let's see if we can power through.

723
01:45:00,000 --> 01:45:12,000
And clear this morning's document. The Council members respect and appreciate the public's input, and are fully committed to protecting every participants for speech rights at council and committee meetings.

724
01:45:12,000 --> 01:45:15,000
Please proceed with public comment.

725
01:45:15,000 --> 01:45:16,000
Thank you, Council President.

726
01:45:16,000 --> 01:45:23,000
I'm proud to point seven on agenda public comment is an opportunity for members of the public to comment on items that are not on the agenda, but within the subject manager is six on the city council.

727
01:45:23,000 --> 01:45:27,000
It's a speaker we'll have two minutes. If you're in chambers, please submit your speakers.

728
01:45:27,000 --> 01:45:33,000
The meeting is virtually not as a time to raise your hand by tapping the raise your hand icon or call and participants star nine.

729
01:45:33,000 --> 01:45:45,000
Jacob Edwards. I did not see Jacob Edwards here. Blair Beekman. If you can please come forward. You'll have two minutes.

730
01:45:45,000 --> 01:45:50,000
Hi. Thank you. Blair Beekman.

731
01:45:51,000 --> 01:46:02,000
It was nice to hear here and see so many people from San Diego at the public meeting yesterday and what we're working on.

732
01:46:02,000 --> 01:46:05,000
We're working on the same issues this last year.

733
01:46:05,000 --> 01:46:15,000
We have a mayor who's adamant who wants to control deficits spending and the San Diego budget deficit.

734
01:46:15,000 --> 01:46:26,000
I hope this year can become more clear the ideas I tried to describe how Oakland is working in their massive deficit issues as well.

735
01:46:26,000 --> 01:46:34,000
I haven't described LA before. LA has an $1 billion deficit and they reduced it to about 200 million.

736
01:46:34,000 --> 01:46:36,000
What do they do?

737
01:46:36,000 --> 01:46:42,000
Well, I think they're trying to maintain services and the mayor also took a cut and pay.

738
01:46:42,000 --> 01:46:50,000
And she was willing to do that. I think we really have to consider that pay issue and what symbolically of nothing else.

739
01:46:50,000 --> 01:46:55,000
Even the smallest amounts symbolizes what we want to accomplish as a city.

740
01:46:55,000 --> 01:46:58,000
So good luck how to consider that.

741
01:46:58,000 --> 01:47:00,000
What I've said about Oakland.

742
01:47:00,000 --> 01:47:06,000
They have a real care community and social services. We don't hear.

743
01:47:06,000 --> 01:47:11,000
The mayor is adamant on budget cutting.

744
01:47:11,000 --> 01:47:15,000
I hope you can understand Oakland's philosophy I was trying to think of.

745
01:47:15,000 --> 01:47:18,000
They take a softer approach and that these things can take time.

746
01:47:18,000 --> 01:47:21,000
We don't have to do everything in one year or two years.

747
01:47:21,000 --> 01:47:24,000
This takes time to work on.

748
01:47:24,000 --> 01:47:31,000
And by that sort of philosophy, we can practice our social services.

749
01:47:31,000 --> 01:47:34,000
And mind the budget.

750
01:47:34,000 --> 01:47:36,000
Make those cuts when necessary.

751
01:47:36,000 --> 01:47:39,000
But maintain our importance of social services.

752
01:47:39,000 --> 01:47:45,000
I hope everyone who's against revenue building and taxes understands that.

753
01:47:45,000 --> 01:47:48,000
This isn't just cut and cut.

754
01:47:48,000 --> 01:47:50,000
Thank you for that concluding statement.

755
01:47:50,000 --> 01:47:53,000
Starting the five minute time required of those participating remotely.

756
01:47:53,000 --> 01:47:55,000
We currently have three speakers in the queue.

757
01:47:55,000 --> 01:47:57,000
87 hundred if you can please unmute.

758
01:47:57,000 --> 01:47:59,000
The next speaker is 7499.

759
01:48:00,000 --> 01:48:04,000
87 hundred. You'll have two minutes.

760
01:48:04,000 --> 01:48:06,000
There you go.

761
01:48:06,000 --> 01:48:08,000
Thank you so much.

762
01:48:08,000 --> 01:48:11,000
I have a batch of items.

763
01:48:11,000 --> 01:48:18,000
Number one, a shout out to the Padres.

764
01:48:18,000 --> 01:48:21,000
They are 15 and 7.

765
01:48:21,000 --> 01:48:24,000
One game behind the Dodgers.

766
01:48:24,000 --> 01:48:26,000
Best of luck to both.

767
01:48:27,000 --> 01:48:37,000
I connect to two teams because I have found cloud memories of sitting on the grass at pet go and watching.

768
01:48:37,000 --> 01:48:44,000
Padres player Dave Roberts do his award winning base stealing.

769
01:48:44,000 --> 01:48:52,000
Perhaps 2026 is the Padres turn to win the World Series go Padres.

770
01:48:52,000 --> 01:48:54,000
Number two.

771
01:48:54,000 --> 01:48:56,000
Thank you everyone.

772
01:48:56,000 --> 01:49:00,000
For a very robust budget discussion yesterday.

773
01:49:00,000 --> 01:49:02,000
I'll come to my table.

774
01:49:02,000 --> 01:49:05,000
I missed you at that meeting.

775
01:49:05,000 --> 01:49:08,000
I look forward to your very important comments.

776
01:49:08,000 --> 01:49:11,000
At the upcoming budget hearings.

777
01:49:11,000 --> 01:49:16,000
It's so great when I look at the voting board.

778
01:49:16,000 --> 01:49:23,000
On city clerk by city clerk set up by city clerk and see nine green lights.

779
01:49:23,000 --> 01:49:27,000
On the way on our budget agenda items.

780
01:49:27,000 --> 01:49:31,000
So today I just looked at those nine lights.

781
01:49:31,000 --> 01:49:33,000
And it was just, it's thrilling.

782
01:49:33,000 --> 01:49:35,000
You know, this is us working together.

783
01:49:35,000 --> 01:49:37,000
So thank you everyone.

784
01:49:37,000 --> 01:49:42,000
Number three, a shout out to Catherine Rhodes for her ballad measure.

785
01:49:42,000 --> 01:49:46,000
And just for her continuing service to the people of San Diego.

786
01:49:46,000 --> 01:49:50,000
But her ballad measure is for strong revenue.

787
01:49:50,000 --> 01:49:53,000
Of strong revenue source.

788
01:49:53,000 --> 01:49:59,000
Please please continue to look at that thoroughly.

789
01:49:59,000 --> 01:50:05,000
To see how viable it is and how it could work because wouldn't that be terrific.

790
01:50:05,000 --> 01:50:09,000
Now my last item is on the furloughs.

791
01:50:09,000 --> 01:50:15,000
So dear public please read April 1426 UT article.

792
01:50:15,000 --> 01:50:18,000
The SDEs also to union.

793
01:50:18,000 --> 01:50:19,000
It comes for apologies.

794
01:50:19,000 --> 01:50:21,000
Your time has concluded.

795
01:50:21,000 --> 01:50:24,000
So seven four nine nine.

796
01:50:24,000 --> 01:50:30,000
If you can please unmute.

797
01:50:30,000 --> 01:50:31,000
Bob Kuzuzki here.

798
01:50:31,000 --> 01:50:35,000
We've all heard the news from the Gliderport this past weekend.

799
01:50:35,000 --> 01:50:38,000
There was yet another paragraph crash at the Tory pint Gliderport.

800
01:50:38,000 --> 01:50:43,000
There was yet another lifeguard rope rescue and yet another helicopter rescue.

801
01:50:43,000 --> 01:50:46,000
What do you know about the cause of this accident?

802
01:50:46,000 --> 01:50:47,000
Joe LaCava.

803
01:50:47,000 --> 01:50:50,000
What do you know about the cause of this accident?

804
01:50:50,000 --> 01:50:52,000
Jennifer Campbell and Stephen Whitburne.

805
01:50:52,000 --> 01:50:56,000
How about you, Henry Foster and Marne Ivonne Wilburne.

806
01:50:56,000 --> 01:50:58,000
Kent Lee and Role Compio.

807
01:50:58,000 --> 01:51:00,000
What do you know about this?

808
01:51:00,000 --> 01:51:04,000
How about you, Vivian Marino and Sean Elo Rivera?

809
01:51:04,000 --> 01:51:09,000
What does Mayor Todd Gloria know about the cause of this accident?

810
01:51:09,000 --> 01:51:11,000
I'll tell you what you all know.

811
01:51:11,000 --> 01:51:14,000
You know whatever that business operator tells you.

812
01:51:14,000 --> 01:51:18,000
You have a Fox guarding the head house at the Tory pint city park.

813
01:51:18,000 --> 01:51:26,000
How stupid do you have to be to allow a private business to make millions of dollars a year from our public property

814
01:51:26,000 --> 01:51:29,000
with virtually no oversight at all?

815
01:51:29,000 --> 01:51:35,000
The very least you could do is step up to reactivate the Tory pint city park advisory board.

816
01:51:35,000 --> 01:51:37,000
But not one of you will do that.

817
01:51:37,000 --> 01:51:46,000
And that leaves the blood of these pilots and the blood of all past and future accidents and deaths on each of your hand and records.

818
01:51:46,000 --> 01:51:51,000
You know, I watched this council posturing and posing every week.

819
01:51:51,000 --> 01:51:54,000
As if you actually care about the citizens of this city.

820
01:51:54,000 --> 01:52:00,000
Yet how many times have you heard about these ongoing abuses and done nothing?

821
01:52:00,000 --> 01:52:09,000
I learned long ago that you can't judge politicians by all the posturing and posing of good public deeds that they shove in our faces.

822
01:52:09,000 --> 01:52:15,000
You have to judge them by all the abuses that they hide behind the scenes and won't address it all.

823
01:52:15,000 --> 01:52:21,000
The ongoing abuses at the Tory pint's blighter park reflects disgustingly on each of you.

824
01:52:21,000 --> 01:52:28,000
That includes you, Joel Acaba, and you, Marty Vaughan Wilper.

825
01:52:29,000 --> 01:52:31,000
That concludes your comments.

826
01:52:31,000 --> 01:52:36,000
John Stumb, if you can please unmute your final speaker.

827
01:52:36,000 --> 01:52:42,000
Well, coming last is, I guess, good.

828
01:52:42,000 --> 01:52:57,000
I'm very disappointed by the city council continuing to support the police and fire over time.

829
01:52:57,000 --> 01:53:20,000
The city council has not been able to require that the police department and fire department fully staff up since Pete Wilson's day.

830
01:53:20,000 --> 01:53:33,000
As some of you may know, for nearly 20 years before I was a lawyer, I was a personnel manager for the city and counties.

831
01:53:33,000 --> 01:53:49,000
And it's quite clear that the easiest and best place to recruit qualified police and firefighters is San Diego.

832
01:53:49,000 --> 01:54:00,000
Why? Because we have military bases here that utilizes military police and firefighters.

833
01:54:00,000 --> 01:54:06,000
And they would want to stay in San Diego as much as anybody else.

834
01:54:06,000 --> 01:54:13,000
They know it. They'd like a job paying up to $500,000 a year.

835
01:54:13,000 --> 01:54:25,000
Please, when you're considering the budget, I'll cut the overtime to no more than 10% and require full staffing at police and fire.

836
01:54:25,000 --> 01:54:27,000
Thank you very much.

837
01:54:27,000 --> 01:54:29,000
Thank you. That doesn't include an unagenda public comment.

838
01:54:29,000 --> 01:54:32,000
If you raise your hand after the five minute timer, we cannot take you today.

839
01:54:32,000 --> 01:54:36,000
But you can definitely send in comments to city clerk at San Diego.gov.

840
01:54:36,000 --> 01:54:38,000
And those will be distributed. Thank you, council president.

841
01:54:38,000 --> 01:54:44,000
All right. Thank you, city clerk. We will now adjourn for the noon recess and reconvene open session at 2 p.m.

842
01:54:44,000 --> 01:54:46,000
Or shortly thereafter.

843
01:55:09,000 --> 01:55:18,000
Forward yesterday who makes they all stay.

844
01:55:18,000 --> 01:55:31,000
But what they said was real, who makes they all still live in underhouse.

845
01:55:31,000 --> 01:55:36,000
Get some living out of the house.

846
01:55:36,000 --> 01:55:44,000
All's I got this time, got the needy just to run.

847
01:56:01,000 --> 01:56:08,000
Take time with the wounded hand, cause the light is still.

848
01:56:08,000 --> 01:56:16,000
Take time with the wounded hand, cause the light is still.

849
01:56:16,000 --> 01:56:23,000
I like the still, I'm happy that I used to be.

850
01:56:23,000 --> 01:56:30,000
I'm happy that I used to be.

851
01:56:30,000 --> 01:56:39,000
I'm happy that I used to be.

852
01:56:39,000 --> 01:56:43,000
Feeling uninspired.

853
01:56:43,000 --> 01:56:47,000
Take a start of five.

854
01:56:47,000 --> 01:56:52,000
Everybody run.

855
01:56:52,000 --> 01:56:56,000
Five is got to come.

856
01:56:56,000 --> 01:57:00,000
Think you're kind of neat.

857
01:57:00,000 --> 01:57:05,000
Then you tell me I'm a creep.

858
01:57:05,000 --> 01:57:09,000
Friends don't need a thing.

859
01:57:09,000 --> 01:57:16,000
Get some living out of the house.

860
01:57:21,000 --> 01:57:30,000
Take time with the wounded hand, cause the light is still.

861
01:57:30,000 --> 01:57:38,000
Take time with the wounded hand, cause the light is still.

862
01:57:39,000 --> 01:57:45,000
Take time with the wounded hand, cause the light is still.

863
01:57:45,000 --> 01:57:47,000
I like to steal.

864
01:57:47,000 --> 01:57:52,000
I'm happy that I used to be.

865
01:57:52,000 --> 01:57:56,000
I'm happy that I used to be.

866
01:57:56,000 --> 01:58:01,000
I'm happy that I used to be.

867
01:58:01,000 --> 01:58:06,000
I'm happy that I used to be.

868
01:58:08,000 --> 01:58:15,000
I'm happy that I used to be.

869
01:58:15,000 --> 01:58:23,000
I'm happy that I used to be.

870
01:58:23,000 --> 01:58:31,000
Take time with the wounded hand, cause the light is still.

871
01:58:31,000 --> 01:58:39,000
Take time with the wounded hand, cause the light is still.

872
01:59:01,000 --> 01:59:12,000
Take time with the wounded hand, cause the light is still.

873
02:00:00,000 --> 02:00:10,000
. . . . .

874
02:04:00,000 --> 02:04:07,000
All right. Good afternoon. I will now reconvene the city council meeting of Tuesday, April 21,

875
02:04:07,000 --> 02:04:10,000
2026. Clerk, please call the roll.

876
02:04:10,000 --> 02:04:13,000
Thank you, council president council member Campbell.

877
02:04:13,000 --> 02:04:16,000
I heard her council member Whippburn.

878
02:04:16,000 --> 02:04:17,000
Here.

879
02:04:17,000 --> 02:04:21,000
Council member Foster. Council member Bonwilper.

880
02:04:21,000 --> 02:04:24,000
Council president Protemly.

881
02:04:24,000 --> 02:04:27,000
Council member Campio.

882
02:04:27,000 --> 02:04:29,000
Council member Marana.

883
02:04:29,000 --> 02:04:31,000
Council member Ilor Rivera.

884
02:04:31,000 --> 02:04:34,000
Council president LaCava.

885
02:04:34,000 --> 02:04:37,000
I do see council member Bonwilper in the room.

886
02:04:37,000 --> 02:04:40,000
Council member Bonwilper, your president.

887
02:04:40,000 --> 02:04:41,000
Thank you.

888
02:04:41,000 --> 02:04:46,000
Also attending the meeting of our Assistant City Attorney Leslie Fitzgerald independent budget analyst Charles Matika.

889
02:04:46,000 --> 02:04:49,000
Council representativeizer in the mayor's office co-desizer.

890
02:04:49,000 --> 02:04:51,000
And myself, your city clerk, the Anna Fuentes.

891
02:04:51,000 --> 02:04:52,000
Thank you, council president.

892
02:04:57,000 --> 02:05:01,000
All right.

893
02:05:01,000 --> 02:05:03,000
Forum is now present.

894
02:05:03,000 --> 02:05:06,000
Clerk, please introduce items 330 and S510.

895
02:05:06,000 --> 02:05:08,000
Thank you, council president.

896
02:05:08,000 --> 02:05:11,000
Item 330 is a Mending San Diego Municipal Code.

897
02:05:11,000 --> 02:05:17,000
Section 21.0104 to rename Caesar Chavez Day to farm workers day.

898
02:05:17,000 --> 02:05:23,000
And item S510 is to rename the existing 0.8 mile long streets.

899
02:05:23,000 --> 02:05:31,000
Caesar A. Chavez Parkway from commercial street heading south west across be road as Chicano Park Boulevard.

900
02:05:31,000 --> 02:05:33,000
Thank you, council president.

901
02:05:33,000 --> 02:05:35,000
Sorry, if people would like to speak to this item.

902
02:05:35,000 --> 02:05:38,000
Please be sure to submit your speakers up to the front of the room in the clear box.

903
02:05:38,000 --> 02:05:43,000
Or press star 9 or the raise your hand icon if you're in the virtual queue.

904
02:05:43,000 --> 02:05:45,000
Thank you, council president.

905
02:05:45,000 --> 02:05:46,000
All right.

906
02:05:46,000 --> 02:05:50,000
Council president, could I ask is there a reason why we're taking both items together?

907
02:05:50,000 --> 02:05:52,000
That was the way it was introduced to me.

908
02:05:52,000 --> 02:05:54,000
Was your preference to have them?

909
02:05:54,000 --> 02:06:01,000
Yeah, if we could split them up, I know that there's community members that are unfortunately attending a port meeting.

910
02:06:01,000 --> 02:06:06,000
And they were looking to potentially come and speak on one of the items.

911
02:06:06,000 --> 02:06:07,000
Okay.

912
02:06:07,000 --> 02:06:10,000
Do you have any preference for which one to go first?

913
02:06:10,000 --> 02:06:11,000
No.

914
02:06:11,000 --> 02:06:13,000
We could do this one first.

915
02:06:13,000 --> 02:06:14,000
The 330.

916
02:06:14,000 --> 02:06:15,000
Yeah.

917
02:06:15,000 --> 02:06:16,000
Thank you.

918
02:06:16,000 --> 02:06:23,000
We'll stay on correct then we will take the two items separately and we will start with item 330.

919
02:06:23,000 --> 02:06:25,000
Are you prepared for that?

920
02:06:25,000 --> 02:06:29,000
Well introduce yourself for the record and let us know how much time you need for item 330.

921
02:06:29,000 --> 02:06:31,000
Good afternoon, council president.

922
02:06:31,000 --> 02:06:33,000
I will need 10 minutes for today's presentation.

923
02:06:33,000 --> 02:06:34,000
All right.

924
02:06:34,000 --> 02:06:35,000
When you're ready.

925
02:06:35,000 --> 02:06:37,000
Good afternoon, council president.

926
02:06:37,000 --> 02:06:39,000
I'm a member of the city council.

927
02:06:39,000 --> 02:06:44,000
My name is Lucera Maganna and I am the deputy director of community engagement for Mayor Todd Gloria.

928
02:06:44,000 --> 02:06:52,000
I want to know that today's presentation has been updated to include slight numbers and correct the year on slight number eight.

929
02:06:52,000 --> 02:06:54,000
Next slide.

930
02:06:54,000 --> 02:06:58,000
We come today to respectfully request the council adopted ordinance,

931
02:06:58,000 --> 02:07:02,000
reminding the San Diego Municipal Code to rename March 31st,

932
02:07:02,000 --> 02:07:05,000
known as Caesar Chavez Day, to farm workers day.

933
02:07:05,000 --> 02:07:12,000
And to adopt the ordinance approving the renaming of Caesar each other's parkway to check out a park boulevard.

934
02:07:12,000 --> 02:07:19,000
And the waving of San Diego Municipal Code section 112.0301 subsection eight.

935
02:07:19,000 --> 02:07:24,000
Next slide please.

936
02:07:24,000 --> 02:07:31,000
Recent investigative reporting by the New York Times has brought forward serious and troubling allegations regarding Caesar Chavez.

937
02:07:31,000 --> 02:07:35,000
The city of San Diego unequivocally stands with survivors who came forward.

938
02:07:35,000 --> 02:07:39,000
Whose courage and speaking out to disclose abuse often at great personal costs,

939
02:07:39,000 --> 02:07:43,000
demands acknowledgement and action.

940
02:07:43,000 --> 02:07:47,000
The legacy of the farm workers rights movement belongs to the farm workers,

941
02:07:47,000 --> 02:07:51,000
organizers and families who sacrifice to build it.

942
02:07:51,000 --> 02:07:56,000
A collective achievement that no individuals conduct can diminish or define.

943
02:07:56,000 --> 02:08:12,000
The city of San Diego's facilities, programs, public assets, and official designations should reflect the values of dignity, safety, and justice that the farm worker movement fought to advance.

944
02:08:12,000 --> 02:08:22,000
Considering these troubling circumstances, may Gloria issued an executive order to direct all city departments to take inventory of all assets that honor Caesar Chavez

945
02:08:22,000 --> 02:08:26,000
and report back to the mayor's office within 30 days on their progress.

946
02:08:26,000 --> 02:08:36,000
These assets include the Caesar Chavez Recreation Center in San Diego are in the Logan Heights Library and the Caesar Chavez Parkway.

947
02:08:36,000 --> 02:08:44,000
Today, the Recreation Center has been removed and the community recreation group will conduct the process to rename the facility.

948
02:08:44,000 --> 02:08:48,000
Art from the library was also taken down.

949
02:08:48,000 --> 02:09:00,000
The executive order also directs the mayor's office to work with the city council to amend the San Diego Municipal Code and re-designate March 31 as farm workers stay,

950
02:09:00,000 --> 02:09:04,000
replacing the current designation of Caesar Chavez stay.

951
02:09:04,000 --> 02:09:14,000
This will be in direct alignment with the state assembly bill 2156 approved by the governor on March 26, 2026.

952
02:09:14,000 --> 02:09:24,000
While today's actions are prompted by troubling allegations, we recognize that the farm worker movement led by Caesar Chavez Dolores Warta

953
02:09:24,000 --> 02:09:30,000
and other leaders through the United Farm Workers remains a vital part of lever and civil rights history.

954
02:09:30,000 --> 02:09:38,000
At the same time, the communities of Barrio Logan Logan and Logan Heights share a nuanced history of activism.

955
02:09:38,000 --> 02:09:44,000
One that is grounded in the community fight to create and preserve Chicano Park.

956
02:09:44,000 --> 02:09:52,000
Chicano Park is in the heart of Barrio Logan and embodies the resilience and collective community struggle that began over 50 years ago

957
02:09:52,000 --> 02:09:58,000
when the community came together to organize and ultimately reclaim the park.

958
02:09:58,000 --> 02:10:10,000
The establishment of Chicano Park steering committee along with the mural movement and ongoing advocacy efforts for access to the Bayfront are all part of a local legacy.

959
02:10:10,000 --> 02:10:20,000
Approving the renaming of Caesar E. Chavez Parkway to Chicano Park Boulevard recognizes the history that happened and lives here in this community

960
02:10:20,000 --> 02:10:25,000
and would greatly help restore the original intent discussed years ago.

961
02:10:25,000 --> 02:10:35,000
Honor the internationally recognized Chicano Park movement, connect the park neighborhood and Bayfront into one historical corridor.

962
02:10:35,000 --> 02:10:46,000
I acknowledge the people who fought to create and preserve the park and most importantly help rebuild trust between the community and the city.

963
02:10:46,000 --> 02:11:09,000
The mayor's office is committed to honoring the labor resiliency and contributions of farm workers and proposed amending the San Diego Municipal Code section 21.0104 subsection D which names March 31 as Caesar Chavez Day to now declare March 31 as farm workers day.

964
02:11:09,000 --> 02:11:19,000
This is an alignment with the state of California's actions to enact assembly bill 2156 approved by the governor on March 2626.

965
02:11:19,000 --> 02:11:21,000
Next slide.

966
02:11:21,000 --> 02:11:38,000
The city is also seeking this state name change pursuant to San Diego Municipal Code section 125.110 with supporting documentation including a circulated petition representing support from property owners or tenants.

967
02:11:38,000 --> 02:11:48,000
With either property with an address on the effected segment of the existing right away or property abutting the street.

968
02:11:48,000 --> 02:11:50,000
I'm sorry.

969
02:11:50,000 --> 02:11:54,000
I'm trying to figure out how we navigate because they're doing a joint presentation.

970
02:11:54,000 --> 02:12:16,000
I'm trying to figure out how to split your presentation so that we only take 3-3-0 and then come back and pick up the pieces.

971
02:12:16,000 --> 02:12:33,000
Is it possible to maybe trail S510 wave the presentation to the end of the agenda where I know the port hearing is literally happening right now or until another time to take the vote and then do public comment on that item at a later date in the agenda.

972
02:12:33,000 --> 02:12:44,000
We want to hear both items and vote on both items today we just want to take the presentation separately so that community has an opportunity to come and have their voice heard.

973
02:12:44,000 --> 02:12:56,000
I'm trying to figure out how to navigate that so why don't you hold off there and anything else that has to do with farm workers day that you might want to add.

974
02:12:56,000 --> 02:13:02,000
I could cover the stakeholder engagement it's similar for both.

975
02:13:02,000 --> 02:13:07,000
Why don't you do.

976
02:13:07,000 --> 02:13:10,000
Thank you for being flexible.

977
02:13:10,000 --> 02:13:14,000
Today we respectfully request that the city council adopted ordinance.

978
02:13:14,000 --> 02:13:30,000
A Mending San Diego municipal code section 21 dot zero zero one zero four subsection D to rename March 31 known as Caesar Chavez day to now be known as farm workers day.

979
02:13:30,000 --> 02:13:32,000
That concludes my presentation.

980
02:13:32,000 --> 02:13:34,000
Thank you and again thank you for your flexibility.

981
02:13:34,000 --> 02:13:40,000
So we're just going to take public comment on item three thirty at this point.

982
02:13:40,000 --> 02:13:46,000
I do not have any public comment speakers here in chambers on items three thirty of started the five minute.

983
02:13:46,000 --> 02:13:49,000
Oh sorry.

984
02:13:49,000 --> 02:13:54,000
Blair Beckman if you can please come forward.

985
02:13:54,000 --> 02:13:56,000
You'll have two minutes please proceed.

986
02:13:56,000 --> 02:13:57,000
Thank you.

987
02:13:57,000 --> 02:14:01,000
We're going to speak on Caesar Chavez day name change first.

988
02:14:01,000 --> 02:14:03,000
All the day name change.

989
02:14:03,000 --> 02:14:05,000
Thank you.

990
02:14:05,000 --> 02:14:11,000
I was originally from San Jose in the past decades few decades and.

991
02:14:11,000 --> 02:14:15,000
Man I learned a lot of their work both.

992
02:14:15,000 --> 02:14:23,000
Caesar Chavez and Dolores what they started in San Jose so they're pretty important there.

993
02:14:23,000 --> 02:14:29,000
And I just learned a lot of good community advocacy ideas from there.

994
02:14:29,000 --> 02:14:35,000
And so just a communication sharing.

995
02:14:35,000 --> 02:14:41,000
Keeping it real I guess you know just trying to be practical about it.

996
02:14:41,000 --> 02:14:45,000
It's a learning process for myself and so it's been.

997
02:14:45,000 --> 02:15:00,000
Her full learning this and I'm one of those last to know people so I'm sure this has been an issue that has been developing and for quite a number of years now and it's now finally coming to pass and.

998
02:15:00,000 --> 02:15:05,940
I like that you've waited a bit of time before doing everything all at once, and I'm a better

999
02:15:05,940 --> 02:15:08,220
adjusting now.

1000
02:15:08,220 --> 02:15:17,260
So, I'm ready for this change and thank you for the work that we can continue to do is really

1001
02:15:17,260 --> 02:15:23,780
important. I don't know if I can continue to say, CSAP, where the CSAP would say, to say

1002
02:15:23,780 --> 02:15:29,960
at twice, if we can, yes we can. I think it was a beautiful statement to say, and

1003
02:15:29,960 --> 02:15:34,420
And I, that's in trouble, how to say that in the future.

1004
02:15:34,420 --> 02:15:41,020
But we'll always have good work on the farm workers, what was accomplished, and what, I think,

1005
02:15:41,020 --> 02:15:47,560
you know, just their legacies, the way they work with the Filipino culture, also really

1006
02:15:47,560 --> 02:15:51,760
good things we can be working on together, and good luck on our continued efforts.

1007
02:15:51,760 --> 02:15:52,760
Thank you.

1008
02:15:52,760 --> 02:15:53,760
Thank you.

1009
02:15:53,760 --> 02:15:59,920
Sorry, the five minutes time, we're going to those participating online.

1010
02:15:59,920 --> 02:16:01,280
Tony, you'll have two minutes.

1011
02:16:01,280 --> 02:16:02,280
Please proceed.

1012
02:16:06,280 --> 02:16:07,960
I don't know the city council can hear me?

1013
02:16:07,960 --> 02:16:09,720
Yes, please proceed.

1014
02:16:09,720 --> 02:16:17,920
Hey, I just want to say that I support the, the adaptation of the new name changes.

1015
02:16:17,920 --> 02:16:21,320
I think that that's always been proposed in the history of Chicano Park.

1016
02:16:21,320 --> 02:16:26,880
I'm, and my understanding of it, in its inception, always wanted that street to be

1017
02:16:26,880 --> 02:16:33,920
named Chicano Park Boulevard, and actually our regional history is more relatable to Chicano

1018
02:16:33,920 --> 02:16:42,000
Park than it is to Cesar Chavez, and, you know, that, that speaks more to our regional history.

1019
02:16:42,000 --> 02:16:49,120
So, then, then necessarily, the farm workers, like I see, now, the farm workers like I see, obviously,

1020
02:16:49,120 --> 02:16:54,560
here is well too, but, you know, we have local history that I think should be celebrated

1021
02:16:54,560 --> 02:17:01,080
above sort of a nation-wide history, and so I support these changes, and I hope the council

1022
02:17:01,080 --> 02:17:02,080
will, as well.

1023
02:17:02,080 --> 02:17:03,080
Thank you.

1024
02:17:03,080 --> 02:17:04,080
Thank you.

1025
02:17:04,080 --> 02:17:06,560
That concludes public comment on this item.

1026
02:17:06,560 --> 02:17:07,560
All right.

1027
02:17:07,560 --> 02:17:09,200
Thank you, City Clerk.

1028
02:17:09,200 --> 02:17:14,120
So, we will now turn it over to council members for comments, questions, and entertain a motion.

1029
02:17:14,120 --> 02:17:16,040
We'll start with council member Marito.

1030
02:17:16,040 --> 02:17:17,040
Thank you.

1031
02:17:17,040 --> 02:17:22,560
And thank you to the Mayor's staff for accommodating the community and giving them an opportunity

1032
02:17:22,560 --> 02:17:30,120
to speak on this particular topic, and thank you for your advocacy on this topic.

1033
02:17:30,120 --> 02:17:36,680
While growing up as a Chicano, there were very few people in power that actually look like me.

1034
02:17:36,680 --> 02:17:44,040
The lack of representation and role models made it, especially difficult to reconcile the recent

1035
02:17:44,040 --> 02:17:50,400
New York Times reporting detailing allegations of deeply troubling conduct by Cesar Chavez,

1036
02:17:50,400 --> 02:17:55,440
but we must confront this painful reality and stand firmly with survivors who've had the

1037
02:17:55,440 --> 02:17:57,440
courage to come forward.

1038
02:17:57,440 --> 02:18:02,640
Their voices matter, and they deserve to be heard, believed, and supported.

1039
02:18:02,640 --> 02:18:09,520
At the same time, we must be clear that the farm worker movement is bigger than just one person.

1040
02:18:09,520 --> 02:18:16,840
It was built by countless farm workers, people who endured back-breaking labor, who organized

1041
02:18:16,880 --> 02:18:25,000
against injustice, and who fought tirelessly for dignity, fair wages, and safer working conditions.

1042
02:18:25,000 --> 02:18:29,040
Because of their courage and sacrifice, real change was achieved.

1043
02:18:29,040 --> 02:18:36,360
The movement brought national attention to the exploitation of farm workers, secured important protections

1044
02:18:36,360 --> 02:18:40,200
and paved the way for greater equity in the workplace.

1045
02:18:40,200 --> 02:18:46,760
It's a legacy rooted in resilience, unity, and the relentless pursuit of justice.

1046
02:18:46,760 --> 02:18:52,840
That legacy belongs to the workers, to the families, and to the communities who carried it forward.

1047
02:18:52,840 --> 02:18:59,080
I recently had the opportunity to attend a coastal commission meeting in Salinas, California,

1048
02:18:59,080 --> 02:19:03,880
where I witnessed firsthand the hard work of our farm workers.

1049
02:19:03,880 --> 02:19:10,760
Now, Salinas is definitely very far from the city of San Diego, but it is important to understand

1050
02:19:10,760 --> 02:19:17,240
and to know that agriculture generates over $50 billion in annual revenue,

1051
02:19:17,240 --> 02:19:22,280
and it had an employees more than 420,000 people in the state of California.

1052
02:19:23,160 --> 02:19:28,280
California remains the most important agricultural sector in this country.

1053
02:19:29,160 --> 02:19:35,400
And so by renaming the state farm worker day, we're uplifting the collective strength and achievement

1054
02:19:35,480 --> 02:19:41,320
of a movement that has done tremendous good and continues to inspire progress today.

1055
02:19:42,360 --> 02:19:49,800
With that council president, I move to approve staff's recommendation on item 330, and that concludes my comments.

1056
02:19:49,800 --> 02:19:50,440
Thank you.

1057
02:19:50,440 --> 02:19:51,800
All right, thank you, council member.

1058
02:19:52,440 --> 02:19:53,800
So we have a motion by council member.

1059
02:19:53,800 --> 02:19:56,200
Marraine, I'll move the recommendation for item 330.

1060
02:19:56,200 --> 02:19:57,960
We'll go next to council member, Campio.

1061
02:19:58,520 --> 02:20:02,760
Thank you, council president, and thank you, council member Reno, for your very strong words.

1062
02:20:02,760 --> 02:20:09,160
Hold second, the motion, and call attention to the farm workers movement, which is a movement

1063
02:20:09,160 --> 02:20:14,120
that is ongoing today, in that which we should continue to celebrate and recognize their contribution,

1064
02:20:14,120 --> 02:20:16,680
not just to California, but to the United States of America.

1065
02:20:17,640 --> 02:20:22,520
And of course, the farm workers themselves are the men and women who bend down in the fields,

1066
02:20:22,520 --> 02:20:27,880
and endure the heat, and oftentimes the poverty and indignity, and still find the courage to

1067
02:20:27,880 --> 02:20:33,880
organize and march and boycott and demand something very simple, which is respect for their labor.

1068
02:20:34,600 --> 02:20:39,720
My family's history with farm workers is personal, my grandparents, both sides of my family,

1069
02:20:39,720 --> 02:20:44,760
mother and father grew up in Calexico, a community deeply connected to farm labor into the lives

1070
02:20:44,760 --> 02:20:50,040
of the working people in those fields, in the 60s and 70s, they supported the farm workers movement,

1071
02:20:50,040 --> 02:20:54,680
especially during the lettuce and great boycotts, and stood with the United Farm Workers,

1072
02:20:54,680 --> 02:21:00,200
and it's hard to understate the amount of racism that came from standing up for yourself

1073
02:21:00,200 --> 02:21:09,000
along the border at that time, and yet here we are, and we still see a lot of that same treatment.

1074
02:21:10,040 --> 02:21:15,480
But nonetheless, the power of the people who work in those fields, and of course,

1075
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I think the respect that a state of California has shown them through the education we have in our

1076
02:21:20,840 --> 02:21:26,360
public education classrooms, and the fact that we are recognizing them now today, not because of

1077
02:21:26,360 --> 02:21:33,720
one leader who, in very, very shockingly to all, I would say, all Mexican-American families whose grandmothers

1078
02:21:33,720 --> 02:21:41,000
had a crucifix and the Virgin Mary, and then right next to them, Caesar Chavez, up on their wall,

1079
02:21:41,000 --> 02:21:48,200
we now realize that history was long shrouded, and nonetheless we're grateful that the survivors of

1080
02:21:48,280 --> 02:21:54,760
his stereotypical conduct so many years ago has come, they've come forward so that we could know the

1081
02:21:54,760 --> 02:22:00,760
truth and give the people to credit who deserve it, which are the farm workers themselves. So this recognition

1082
02:22:00,760 --> 02:22:13,160
is deeply important and personal to families like mine, and that was, well, of cousins who were married

1083
02:22:13,160 --> 02:22:17,560
in the Chavez family, have cousins who's last name or Chavez, whose great uncle was says our

1084
02:22:17,560 --> 02:22:23,720
Chavez, and I know that for them, it was as shocking as anything, but I know that they themselves,

1085
02:22:23,720 --> 02:22:29,320
the family, as they grapple with this, understand it was not about their deal, or there would be said,

1086
02:22:29,320 --> 02:22:34,760
well, or whatever title he had in their family, it was about the people they were marching for, and so we do

1087
02:22:34,760 --> 02:22:41,160
the right thing by celebrating the farm workers, and remembering that their labor matter, their struggle matters,

1088
02:22:41,160 --> 02:22:47,880
their legacy still matters, and as we think about this day in history, we remember the families that

1089
02:22:47,880 --> 02:22:55,160
says our Chavez, the indignity and the disrespect and the violence he put them through, we need to remember them,

1090
02:22:55,160 --> 02:23:00,680
and so this is an important step forward, and I appreciate Councilmember Morano's leadership on this.

1091
02:23:00,680 --> 02:23:05,880
Thank you, Councilmember. All right, thank you, Councilmember. We have a motion by Councilmember Morano,

1092
02:23:05,880 --> 02:23:10,440
and I'll second by Councilmember Campio to move the staff recommendation on item 330, we'll go to

1093
02:23:10,440 --> 02:23:16,680
Councilmember ELO Rivera. Thank you, Councilmember President. Thank you, Lucero, for the presentation, and you're

1094
02:23:16,680 --> 02:23:23,560
working on this. Everyone in there is office in city staff who moves quickly a few weeks ago.

1095
02:23:25,240 --> 02:23:34,600
And Councilmember Morano, thank you for speaking quickly and very directly. I think you said that

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02:23:35,240 --> 02:23:38,920
even our heroes have their day of reckoning and we should not safeguard their heinous actions.

1097
02:23:40,360 --> 02:23:45,240
So thank you for doing that quickly and leading in a moment where

1098
02:23:47,400 --> 02:23:54,840
community saw someone that they looked up to completely kind of banished before arrives.

1099
02:23:56,120 --> 02:23:58,520
And that takes a lot of leadership, so thank you for doing that.

1100
02:23:59,320 --> 02:24:06,040
Honomar guilla de Rojas, Dolores Huerta, and other survivors came forward with their truth,

1101
02:24:06,600 --> 02:24:13,080
with truth. And as survivors, they deserve our respect, our support, and our commitment to act.

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And this is kind of the bare minimum in terms of action that can be taken. And I'm glad we're doing that today.

1103
02:24:20,120 --> 02:24:24,520
Accountability cannot be reserved for everyone except the rich, the famous, and the celebrated

1104
02:24:25,240 --> 02:24:29,720
and those who've been lifted up in held in high regard must also be held accountable

1105
02:24:29,720 --> 02:24:36,360
into the same standards we hold everyone else to, if not, higher standards. So while this is a moment

1106
02:24:36,360 --> 02:24:42,360
of accountability, I also appreciate the other form of justice in this moment that my colleagues,

1107
02:24:42,360 --> 02:24:47,880
Councilmember Morano, and Councilmember Kapil, spoke to the lifting up of people who have

1108
02:24:47,880 --> 02:24:53,640
nursed us while being mistreated, disrespected and underappreciated. The farm workers,

1109
02:24:53,640 --> 02:25:00,680
rights movement was never one man. It was built by thousands of workers, overwhelmingly immigrants,

1110
02:25:00,680 --> 02:25:05,640
overwhelmingly people of color who fed this country while being deliberately excluded from the

1111
02:25:05,640 --> 02:25:11,880
most basic protections every other worker was guaranteed. We were explicitly left out of the National

1112
02:25:11,880 --> 02:25:17,240
Labor Relations Act in 1935 that gives workers the right to organize and bargain collectively.

1113
02:25:17,240 --> 02:25:24,680
Every other worker had that right. Farm workers did not. And this was a multi-racial movement as well.

1114
02:25:25,560 --> 02:25:31,000
Larry, it along and the agricultural workers organizing committee, like 1500 Filipino workers on strike against

1115
02:25:31,080 --> 02:25:42,920
great growers. And that solidarity, that multi-racial, multi-ethnic solidarity is what built

1116
02:25:42,920 --> 02:25:49,400
the movement and an action like this actually creates more space to recognize that solidarity.

1117
02:25:50,600 --> 02:25:56,040
These workers had to fight for decades just to get shade in the fields and water when temperatures

1118
02:25:56,760 --> 02:26:02,680
climbed to unsurviable levels. These are workers who were 35 times more likely to die from

1119
02:26:02,680 --> 02:26:08,120
heat-related stress than workers in any other industry. And they deserve protection and recognition.

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We've seen California take strides on that front, some of the legislation authored by

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02:26:13,640 --> 02:26:21,000
Lorraine Gonzalez, which ended farm workers being denied the same overtime rights as every other

1122
02:26:21,000 --> 02:26:29,400
California worker. So again, while I'm glad that we were taking the action to strike,

1123
02:26:29,400 --> 02:26:38,840
say there's our top as his name from this day, I think it's really important that we take a moment to

1124
02:26:38,840 --> 02:26:46,600
really recognize the workers who the movement was truly about. There was a line in the New York

1125
02:26:46,600 --> 02:26:52,760
time story that really stood out to me when I read it. And the line was from Esmerado Lopez who

1126
02:26:53,560 --> 02:27:01,400
was 19 when his 61-year-old Chavez tried to use his cloud to sleep with her. She concluded that the

1127
02:27:01,400 --> 02:27:08,120
article concluded with a quote from her where she said, the movement, that's the hero. And there's

1128
02:27:08,120 --> 02:27:14,280
incredible wisdom in that. And I'm glad that that's what we're honoring today and so I'm very proud

1129
02:27:14,280 --> 02:27:18,680
to support this. Thank you. All right, thank you, Councilmember Loververa. We'll go next to Councilmember

1130
02:27:18,680 --> 02:27:25,640
Bon Wilbur. Thank you very much. And thank you to my colleagues for

1131
02:27:27,400 --> 02:27:30,280
there. Yeah, I can't words about this. Thank you so much for bringing this forward to

1132
02:27:30,280 --> 02:27:35,640
come from the Reno staff and to thank you to the mayor's team as well. While it is, it's a very

1133
02:27:35,640 --> 02:27:40,120
sad moment today that we have to do this. It's also very important to recognize that

1134
02:27:41,080 --> 02:27:46,280
as incredible leaders like Dolorsworth always said, this movement was never about one person.

1135
02:27:46,280 --> 02:27:51,400
And it's about all the people who work day in and day out as my colleagues have already mentioned to

1136
02:27:51,400 --> 02:27:58,600
write the basic nourishment that our society relies on. And we are not done. Basic rules such as

1137
02:27:58,600 --> 02:28:04,680
making sure that people have safe transport to and from work when they work on farms is a battle we're still

1138
02:28:04,680 --> 02:28:09,400
fighting. There was some horrific accidents in the last few years where farm workers were transported and

1139
02:28:09,400 --> 02:28:15,160
completely unsafe vehicles and dozens of people lost their lives and really terrible car accidents.

1140
02:28:15,880 --> 02:28:22,280
And in 2024 the Department of Labor federally required that workers and agricultural sites be provided with

1141
02:28:22,280 --> 02:28:26,360
restraints, seat belts when they're transported to and from work and we're seeing the current

1142
02:28:26,360 --> 02:28:31,560
administration is rolling back that rule right now. So we still have to make sure we can do everything we

1143
02:28:31,560 --> 02:28:36,760
can here to protect farm workers and we have them here in the city of San Diego. In the San

1144
02:28:36,760 --> 02:28:41,560
of San basketball Valley is actually farmland and we have incredible farm workers working

1145
02:28:41,560 --> 02:28:47,640
every day on our dairy farms, our citrus farms, avocado farms, our soils, it's some of the best climate

1146
02:28:47,640 --> 02:28:53,800
action we're doing actually is in the San basketball Valley, so I want to thank everyone today for

1147
02:28:55,160 --> 02:28:59,000
for the work we're still doing to mark progress has a nation even though we're still confronting

1148
02:28:59,000 --> 02:29:03,960
painful realities like the reality was such a shot us and they do not be ignored.

1149
02:29:03,960 --> 02:29:07,160
But at the same time, we are recognizing the historic strides of the farm

1150
02:29:07,160 --> 02:29:11,000
recruitment, one of the most important struggles for labor rights, humanity,

1151
02:29:11,000 --> 02:29:15,240
dignity in our country, built by workers, families, and organizers who fought for

1152
02:29:15,240 --> 02:29:18,040
fairness, safety, and respect.

1153
02:29:18,040 --> 02:29:21,480
And today, let us celebrate the farm workers and the resilience they represent, the dignity

1154
02:29:21,480 --> 02:29:27,640
they bring to our nation's kitchen tables, literally, and justice will also earn

1155
02:29:27,640 --> 02:29:31,000
honoring survivors by centering their voices and committing ourselves to a future

1156
02:29:31,000 --> 02:29:35,720
or safety truth and accountability, are not simply ideals, but realities like

1157
02:29:35,720 --> 02:29:36,760
we're making today.

1158
02:29:36,760 --> 02:29:40,760
So I'm going to be very happy to celebrate farm workers day going forward every year

1159
02:29:40,760 --> 02:29:42,360
and thank you for bringing this forward.

1160
02:29:42,360 --> 02:29:45,400
All right, thank you, Gels, I'm our normal person.

1161
02:29:45,400 --> 02:29:46,520
I've seen anybody else in the light.

1162
02:29:46,520 --> 02:29:48,760
It's all that kind of a small footnote.

1163
02:29:48,760 --> 02:29:52,200
Thank you, Gels, I'm our Marrano for your quick reaction.

1164
02:29:52,200 --> 02:29:56,600
Once the news started breaking and knowing exactly what needed to be done,

1165
02:29:56,600 --> 02:29:59,960
thank you to the mayor's office for navigating the bureaucratic process.

1166
02:30:00,000 --> 02:30:08,000
That we have to do, and how we do things here at the city, and bringing this material forward and your flexibility on splitting the two items.

1167
02:30:08,000 --> 02:30:26,000
I think there's a certain tiny bit of elegance that we had denim day, proclamation, that speaks to these very kinds of issues, and it's not just about bringing a proc forward and saying nice words, but it's actually doing the work when the moment calls for it.

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And I think it's all of us kind of reflected this morning, despite some of the progress, there's still a lot of work to be done in a lot of areas, some whether it's recent activities, or those from long paths that are finally surfacing and individuals are finally brave enough to come forward and share their awful tragic stories.

1169
02:30:46,000 --> 02:30:58,000
So thank you all for your various roles. So with that, we have a motion by council member Marino and a second by council member Kempeo. Please call the roll on item 330.

1170
02:30:58,000 --> 02:31:02,000
I started the voting system, please cast your vote.

1171
02:31:02,000 --> 02:31:09,000
That passes unanimously, nine to zero.

1172
02:31:09,000 --> 02:31:15,000
All right, now I've been watching the door, I don't think anybody knew came in yet, so we will trail.

1173
02:31:15,000 --> 02:31:27,000
Again, my number is right. We will trial S510 until after 333 and 332.

1174
02:31:27,000 --> 02:31:29,000
Thank you for that, and thank you to staff.

1175
02:31:29,000 --> 02:31:47,000
Yeah, well reassess at that time, if members of the public have not made it in chambers. So with that council member of all members, I understand you want to make a statement before we introduce item 333.

1176
02:31:47,000 --> 02:31:49,000
Yeah, session.

1177
02:31:49,000 --> 02:31:52,000
My staff is incorrect as item 332.

1178
02:31:52,000 --> 02:31:55,000
So I understand council member of all members does not want to make a statement.

1179
02:31:55,000 --> 02:31:58,000
I do not want to make a statement on this one, thank you though.

1180
02:31:58,000 --> 02:32:03,000
All right, with that in that clear it up, please introduce item 333.

1181
02:32:03,000 --> 02:32:12,000
Thank you, council president. Item 333 is 1606 Market Street gas station project number PRJ 1102575.

1182
02:32:12,000 --> 02:32:23,000
This item is not subject to the mayor's veto. If you'd like to speak on this item, please be sure to submit your speaker slip to the high lectern in the clear box.

1183
02:32:23,000 --> 02:32:32,000
If you are participating remotely, you can raise your hand by pressing star 9 or the raise your hand icon. Thank you, council president.

1184
02:32:32,000 --> 02:32:38,000
All right, I see staff for settling in. Once you're ready, introduce yourselves for the record.

1185
02:32:38,000 --> 02:32:43,000
Yeah, let us know how much time you need for your presentation.

1186
02:32:43,000 --> 02:32:49,000
Good afternoon, James Alexander development project manager urban innovation division of the development services department.

1187
02:32:49,000 --> 02:32:51,000
We'll just need about five minutes.

1188
02:32:51,000 --> 02:32:55,000
All right, again, we're ready.

1189
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Like I said, my name is James Alexander from the urban innovation division. I'm joined by Kelly Rasmus, associate planner in the environmental analysis section of the development services department.

1190
02:33:06,000 --> 02:33:13,000
The action before you today is a gas station project at 1606 Market Street in downtown San Diego.

1191
02:33:13,000 --> 02:33:21,000
You need to stop for a second. It is not appropriate to have these kind of conversations in public in chambers. You want to step outside, do whatever you want.

1192
02:33:21,000 --> 02:33:24,000
But we're actually trying to conduct quasi judicial hearings.

1193
02:33:24,000 --> 02:33:29,000
And I think we ought to operate under a certain protocol. My apologies. Please continue.

1194
02:33:29,000 --> 02:33:31,000
And if you want to start over, feel free.

1195
02:33:31,000 --> 02:33:35,000
Council member, that was my fault, though. Please don't play Marcel Esquireck. I asked for to speak to me.

1196
02:33:35,000 --> 02:33:49,000
The project site is at 1606 Market Street. It's on the north side of Market Street between 16th and 17th streets and just west of interstate five.

1197
02:33:49,000 --> 02:33:53,000
It's in the East Village neighbor to the downtown community plan area.

1198
02:33:53,000 --> 02:33:59,000
And it's surrounded by a mix of uses, including residential development, which I've highlighted in yellow on this slide.

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And now for some quick background on the project's environmental path, I'm going to turn it over to Kelly.

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02:34:05,000 --> 02:34:07,000
Thank you, James.

1201
02:34:07,000 --> 02:34:12,000
This slide before you is a timeline of the project's environmental review pathway to today's hearing.

1202
02:34:12,000 --> 02:34:21,000
When the project was being reviewed by the development services department, necessary information regarding vehicle access driveways was not provided by the applicant,

1203
02:34:21,000 --> 02:34:28,000
which prevented staff from completing their review, resulting in unresolved issues and preventing a full environmental review.

1204
02:34:28,000 --> 02:34:36,000
Pursuant to seek what guidelines and environmental determination must be made before presenting a project in a public hearing for approval.

1205
02:34:36,000 --> 02:34:42,000
With the issues remaining unresolved and the applicant's desire to move the project to a hearing as expeditiously as possible,

1206
02:34:42,000 --> 02:34:46,000
staff provided the applicant with three options to move the project forward.

1207
02:34:47,000 --> 02:35:02,000
The applicant chose to proceed with without addressing the unresolved issues, a staff recommendation of denial and a secret denial of exemption, pursuant to seek what guidelines section 15270, statutory exemption for projects which are disapproved.

1208
02:35:02,000 --> 02:35:11,000
Shortly after, an appeal of this environmental determined was filed by the applicant, which was presented to the city council on July 22, 2025.

1209
02:35:11,000 --> 02:35:23,000
Council decided to uphold that environmental appeal and directed city staff and the applicant to continue to work together to resolve remaining issues, so that a full environmental review of the project can be completed.

1210
02:35:23,000 --> 02:35:33,000
After the council decision on the appeal, city staff worked with the applicant and additional information regarding the vehicle access driveways was provided, enabling staff to complete the review.

1211
02:35:33,000 --> 02:35:43,000
Subsequent to that that a complete environmental review was conducted and a new secret determination was issued allowing staff to return to the item today to city council.

1212
02:35:43,000 --> 02:35:53,000
With all issues resolved, the secret determination was made that the project is consistent with the previously certified city of San Diego downtown program EIR.

1213
02:35:53,000 --> 02:36:09,000
pursuant to secret guidelines section 15162 when an EIR has been certified, no subsequent or supplemental EIR shall be prepared for a project unless new significant environmental effects are determined associated with the project that were not in the certified document.

1214
02:36:09,000 --> 02:36:19,000
Upon the full environmental review of the project, no additional significant issues were identified and a 15162 consistency analysis checklist pursuant to seek o as prepared.

1215
02:36:19,000 --> 02:36:34,000
To be clear, this consistency analysis confirms that the project is within the scope of the previously certified downtown community plan update final EIR and no action is required by the city council on this environmental determination.

1216
02:36:34,000 --> 02:36:49,000
The project includes a neighborhood use permit for the expansion of the previously conforming gas station convenience market building to add new uses a new food and beverage vendor attached to the existing market which is in green on this slide and a new drive through in red on this slide.

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02:36:49,000 --> 02:37:04,000
Also, this expansion triggers the municipal code requirement to replace the surrounding public improvements in the rights of way to current city standards for which deviations are requested through a planned development permit specifically for the vehicle access driveways in yellow on this slide.

1218
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The currently non-conforming existing driveways are proposed to be rebuilt but not to current standards.

1219
02:37:10,000 --> 02:37:21,000
The rebuild driveways proposed these deviations on the slide from current code regulations which are to increase the maximum combined length of all curb cuts allowed on the site by a hundred feet.

1220
02:37:21,000 --> 02:37:46,000
Increase the maximum length for a single curb cut by 10 feet reduce the minimum distance from a curb cut to the nearest intersection by 42 feet reduce the minimum separation distance between curb cuts by 43 feet and allow two curb cuts on market street, which is subject to the limited vehicle access overlay zone of the center city plan district which prohibits curb cuts on that street.

1221
02:37:46,000 --> 02:37:53,000
Assuring staff work with the applicant to analyze the proposed driveways and how they impact vehicle and pedestrian traffic in and around the site.

1222
02:37:53,000 --> 02:38:00,000
The downtown community plan establishes goals and policies that prioritize pedestrians to create a safe and walkable downtown.

1223
02:38:00,000 --> 02:38:12,000
The implementation of the development regulations that advance those goals and policies is important to incorporate into all future development in order to achieve those priorities of the downtown community plan.

1224
02:38:12,000 --> 02:38:19,000
Although the deviations from the development regulations for the driveways are substantial when compared to the baseline requirement of the code.

1225
02:38:19,000 --> 02:38:30,000
The project does reduce the overall amount of driveways onto the site by about 66 feet from its existing condition which is an improvement for pedestrians.

1226
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So as such findings for approval have been provided a council in the draft resolution and the staff recommendation is to approve if council affirms the findings.

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That concludes my presentation Kelly and I are available for questions.

1228
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We also have staff from the transportation development team here to answer questions and the applicant team is here to make a brief statement as well.

1229
02:38:50,000 --> 02:38:53,000
All right, thank you for the presentation again my apologies for the interruption.

1230
02:38:53,000 --> 02:38:56,000
Yes, I understand the applicant will have comments.

1231
02:38:56,000 --> 02:38:59,000
So this would be the appropriate time and let us know how much time you need.

1232
02:38:59,000 --> 02:39:02,000
My comments will be brief less than three minutes.

1233
02:39:02,000 --> 02:39:04,000
My name is Robin Medaffer.

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I'm here today representing the breakos.

1235
02:39:07,000 --> 02:39:10,000
Joey and Eddie are in the audience here today.

1236
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It took us a lot to get to this point and I'm really proud of the work that we've been able to do with staff.

1237
02:39:17,000 --> 02:39:21,000
Specifically, I want to thank the leadership of Elise low.

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02:39:21,000 --> 02:39:23,000
Samir Hadjiri.

1239
02:39:23,000 --> 02:39:25,000
Of course, James Alexander.

1240
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Lister when.

1241
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And Brian Show and Fish.

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We really have worked hard over the last several months since July and we just ask for your approval.

1243
02:39:37,000 --> 02:39:45,000
And we will make this a much better site for the East Village and one that we can all be proud of.

1244
02:39:45,000 --> 02:39:46,000
Thank you.

1245
02:39:47,000 --> 02:39:49,000
All right, that concludes the applicant statement.

1246
02:39:49,000 --> 02:39:50,000
Thank you for that.

1247
02:39:50,000 --> 02:39:54,000
So with that clerk, please proceed with public testimony on this slide.

1248
02:39:54,000 --> 02:40:00,000
I have four speakers that requested that submitted a in favor with no request to speak.

1249
02:40:00,000 --> 02:40:03,000
In favor and then Blair Beekman.

1250
02:40:03,000 --> 02:40:05,000
If you can please come forward.

1251
02:40:06,000 --> 02:40:11,000
Just a time before that we're in favor.

1252
02:40:11,000 --> 02:40:13,000
We're dramatic effort, fair.

1253
02:40:13,000 --> 02:40:14,000
I'm sorry.

1254
02:40:14,000 --> 02:40:17,000
Just a breako and Kyle Alderman.

1255
02:40:17,000 --> 02:40:19,000
Hi.

1256
02:40:19,000 --> 02:40:23,000
Thank you.

1257
02:40:23,000 --> 02:40:25,000
Where we can.

1258
02:40:25,000 --> 02:40:27,000
Revealing this.

1259
02:40:27,000 --> 02:40:28,000
Seeing this.

1260
02:40:28,000 --> 02:40:30,000
Presentation.

1261
02:40:30,000 --> 02:40:33,000
I visit that corner a lot.

1262
02:40:33,000 --> 02:40:39,000
I take the bus and it's a really vital bus corner for the three bus and the five bus.

1263
02:40:39,000 --> 02:40:43,000
And a lot of people from the unhoused community need that bus line.

1264
02:40:43,000 --> 02:40:45,000
It's important.

1265
02:40:45,000 --> 02:40:47,000
That means there's a lot of pedestrian use.

1266
02:40:47,000 --> 02:40:52,000
And that means there's a lot of, you know.

1267
02:40:52,000 --> 02:40:55,000
People are not always in the greatest of space.

1268
02:40:55,000 --> 02:40:58,000
But people are trying and chugging along.

1269
02:40:58,000 --> 02:41:06,000
And the project it seems it has like one or two too many gas pump things.

1270
02:41:06,000 --> 02:41:08,000
And it's just going to create.

1271
02:41:08,000 --> 02:41:11,000
I think you guys are already debating this.

1272
02:41:11,000 --> 02:41:16,000
You know, how is the entrance and exits going to go with so many gas pumps.

1273
02:41:16,000 --> 02:41:21,000
Can you reduce one set of gas pumps, two set of gas pumps and still.

1274
02:41:21,000 --> 02:41:24,000
You know, have a.

1275
02:41:24,000 --> 02:41:27,000
A good feeling for the place and a conduit job.

1276
02:41:27,000 --> 02:41:33,000
And I think if you do, it would be inviting pedestrian traffic that I'm not hearing you guys talk so much about.

1277
02:41:33,000 --> 02:41:36,000
And what what's the pedestrian situation in all of this?

1278
02:41:36,000 --> 02:41:37,000
I mean, how are car.

1279
02:41:37,000 --> 02:41:41,000
He cars only can be making a right turn out of the place it sounds like.

1280
02:41:41,000 --> 02:41:46,000
I mean, it seems like it's really tight left turn to go back on to market street.

1281
02:41:46,000 --> 02:41:55,000
So I see a few pedestrian issues and just reducing the the pumps by at least one or two.

1282
02:41:55,000 --> 02:42:04,000
Would help ensure that there's just an overall flow and we're always trying to work towards overall flow these days of pedestrian traffic cars.

1283
02:42:04,000 --> 02:42:06,000
And not just all one of the other.

1284
02:42:06,000 --> 02:42:10,000
I mean, probably obviously pedestrian, but we need to mind that.

1285
02:42:10,000 --> 02:42:14,000
We need to mind and create that balance and talk about this balance here.

1286
02:42:14,000 --> 02:42:16,000
I'm not hearing it talked about.

1287
02:42:16,000 --> 02:42:18,000
So good luck on those efforts.

1288
02:42:18,000 --> 02:42:23,000
And we need to keep these villages a pedestrian zone, not just traffic, not just cars.

1289
02:42:23,000 --> 02:42:25,000
Thank you.

1290
02:42:25,000 --> 02:42:26,000
Thank you.

1291
02:42:26,000 --> 02:42:30,000
That does complete public speakers here in Council Chambers starting the five minute timer.

1292
02:42:30,000 --> 02:42:34,000
And going to those participating online starting with Zoom user.

1293
02:42:34,000 --> 02:42:38,000
If you please unmute and blur, I see you online, but you already spoke.

1294
02:42:38,000 --> 02:42:40,000
So I will be lowering your hand.

1295
02:42:40,000 --> 02:42:42,000
Zoom user.

1296
02:42:43,000 --> 02:42:53,000
I remember saying coming up a few months ago at the city, but I think you should refund about 30 grand of his fees is permit fees.

1297
02:42:53,000 --> 02:42:55,000
This guy's been in business a long time.

1298
02:42:55,000 --> 02:42:58,000
He wants the best for his business.

1299
02:42:58,000 --> 02:43:02,000
More gas pumps, quicker service, more people can come and go.

1300
02:43:02,000 --> 02:43:06,000
And then send the city guys over there to use a station.

1301
02:43:06,000 --> 02:43:10,000
Tell him to, you know, hey, man, let's go over this guy's place on market.

1302
02:43:10,000 --> 02:43:12,000
There's no gas stations, rather.

1303
02:43:12,000 --> 02:43:17,000
Just give business man, the city guys that drive around those cars.

1304
02:43:17,000 --> 02:43:19,000
You know, it's already half of his family.

1305
02:43:19,000 --> 02:43:25,000
You got to get a lawyer to put in a parking thing or put in a driveway.

1306
02:43:25,000 --> 02:43:26,000
Come on, man.

1307
02:43:26,000 --> 02:43:29,000
It's just typical city stuff.

1308
02:43:29,000 --> 02:43:35,000
Give him a 30 grand refund on his fees to the city and then send him some customers.

1309
02:43:35,000 --> 02:43:38,000
Thanks a lot.

1310
02:43:38,000 --> 02:43:39,000
Thank you.

1311
02:43:39,000 --> 02:43:41,000
That does conclude public comment on this item.

1312
02:43:41,000 --> 02:43:42,000
All right.

1313
02:43:42,000 --> 02:43:43,000
Thank you, City Clerk.

1314
02:43:43,000 --> 02:43:45,000
With that, we'll turn it over to the council for questions.

1315
02:43:45,000 --> 02:43:46,000
Comments in our team.

1316
02:43:46,000 --> 02:43:49,000
A motionable start with council member Whipper.

1317
02:43:49,000 --> 02:43:50,000
Thank you, council president.

1318
02:43:50,000 --> 02:43:52,000
Thank you very much to Mr Alexander.

1319
02:43:52,000 --> 02:43:57,000
The entire development services team for your continued work of this project.

1320
02:43:57,000 --> 02:44:03,000
Thank you to the applicant for working with staff to improve this area of doubt.

1321
02:44:03,000 --> 02:44:15,000
Last July, as many of my colleagues will remember, this council granted the environmental appeal and asked staff and the applicant to work together to resolve the outstanding driveway questions.

1322
02:44:15,000 --> 02:44:17,000
And they did that.

1323
02:44:17,000 --> 02:44:20,000
This project improves on what exists there today.

1324
02:44:20,000 --> 02:44:24,000
It reduces total driveway footage by nearly a third.

1325
02:44:24,000 --> 02:44:26,000
It upgrades the public right of way.

1326
02:44:26,000 --> 02:44:29,000
It adds sidewalks and street trees.

1327
02:44:29,000 --> 02:44:32,000
It stalls a new concrete bus pad.

1328
02:44:32,000 --> 02:44:35,000
It actually relocates the bus stop to a better position.

1329
02:44:35,000 --> 02:44:44,000
This will bring new commercial activity to a site that has served the doubt how neighborhoods in 1954 and it leaves this corridor of east village better than it found it.

1330
02:44:44,000 --> 02:44:48,000
And with that, I will make the motion to approve the staff recommendation.

1331
02:44:48,000 --> 02:44:49,000
All right, thank you.

1332
02:44:49,000 --> 02:44:50,000
Council member.

1333
02:44:50,000 --> 02:44:54,000
So we have a motion by council member Whipper.

1334
02:44:54,000 --> 02:44:57,000
To move approval of the resolution.

1335
02:44:57,000 --> 02:45:00,000
Because that's not actually staff's recommendation.

1336
02:45:00,000 --> 02:45:07,000
So, and that's how I normally should say it, and I don't typically fan correctly, so my apologies.

1337
02:45:07,000 --> 02:45:13,000
But you're moving in the resolution. Approval of the resolution.

1338
02:45:13,000 --> 02:45:19,000
The staff recommendation is approval of the project and adoption of resolution.

1339
02:45:19,000 --> 02:45:25,000
Is it not? 20264 or 14. I just want to make sure we're clear.

1340
02:45:25,000 --> 02:45:28,000
Okay. My apologies if I confuse this situation.

1341
02:45:28,000 --> 02:45:34,000
You're good. Okay. I'm moving the staff recommendation, which includes adoption of the resolution.

1342
02:45:34,000 --> 02:45:38,000
My apologies. With that, we'll go to council member Campbell.

1343
02:45:38,000 --> 02:45:40,000
Happy to second emotion.

1344
02:45:40,000 --> 02:45:46,000
All right. So we have a motion by council member Whitburn to move the staff recommendation.

1345
02:45:46,000 --> 02:45:53,000
And a second by council member Campbell. And we'll go now to council member ELO Rivera.

1346
02:45:54,000 --> 02:45:59,000
Thank you, council president. The last, what was the last slide you showed before the.

1347
02:45:59,000 --> 02:46:05,000
When that was just up there.

1348
02:46:05,000 --> 02:46:13,000
Just a second, I'll bring it up.

1349
02:46:13,000 --> 02:46:18,000
This is the last slide. Oh, sorry, can I?

1350
02:46:18,000 --> 02:46:23,000
Not so.

1351
02:46:49,000 --> 02:46:55,000
I'm trying to sort of apologies for the delay. I'm trying to reconcile.

1352
02:46:55,000 --> 02:47:04,000
What I understood to be the recommendation in the staff report.

1353
02:47:04,000 --> 02:47:11,000
Which. So what I'm what I'm reading with the requested actions consider the request.

1354
02:47:11,000 --> 02:47:16,000
The approval resolution or approve the project with modifications.

1355
02:47:16,000 --> 02:47:21,000
But the end says the staff recommendation is approval the project of the council makes the findings in the attached resolution.

1356
02:47:21,000 --> 02:47:26,000
So is that.

1357
02:47:26,000 --> 02:47:30,000
Staff recommendation is approval if council makes the findings.

1358
02:47:30,000 --> 02:47:32,000
Yeah, okay.

1359
02:47:32,000 --> 02:47:38,000
I would typically be very different to this being in another council member's district.

1360
02:47:38,000 --> 02:47:48,000
I presentation that I what just saw the report that I read that's those findings that doesn't add up to me.

1361
02:47:48,000 --> 02:47:53,000
Just I just no doubt better than what is currently there today.

1362
02:47:53,000 --> 02:47:57,000
The deviations though are still meaningful.

1363
02:47:57,000 --> 02:48:07,000
And I think impactful and run counter to priorities related to pedestrian safety, cyclist safety.

1364
02:48:07,000 --> 02:48:11,000
And our climate goals so.

1365
02:48:11,000 --> 02:48:15,000
For those reasons I will not be supporting the motion.

1366
02:48:15,000 --> 02:48:17,000
I think you got to visit.

1367
02:48:17,000 --> 02:48:19,000
All right. Thank you.

1368
02:48:19,000 --> 02:48:20,000
Thank you.

1369
02:48:20,000 --> 02:48:23,000
I'm not seeing anybody else in the light.

1370
02:48:23,000 --> 02:48:31,000
This is a quasi judicial. So I haven't talked to anybody about this except with my staff.

1371
02:48:31,000 --> 02:48:36,000
And again, with different we have not colluded on this anyway.

1372
02:48:36,000 --> 02:48:39,000
I have a long standing opposition to drive through.

1373
02:48:39,000 --> 02:48:42,000
And I've been trying to get the land development code changed.

1374
02:48:42,000 --> 02:48:47,000
And commercial interest that thwarted that attempt even though there's a lot of agreement with that.

1375
02:48:47,000 --> 02:48:53,000
I noticed the planning group voted against this unless changes were made.

1376
02:48:53,000 --> 02:48:54,000
We're changed as made.

1377
02:48:54,000 --> 02:48:56,000
Or help us understand what changes were made.

1378
02:48:56,000 --> 02:48:58,000
No changes were made.

1379
02:48:58,000 --> 02:49:00,000
We just received more information over time.

1380
02:49:00,000 --> 02:49:05,000
And yes, when it was presented to downtown community planning council.

1381
02:49:05,000 --> 02:49:07,000
They voted to recommend denial.

1382
02:49:07,000 --> 02:49:10,000
Okay, I just want to make sure I wasn't missing something.

1383
02:49:10,000 --> 02:49:12,000
Having not mentioned the entire history.

1384
02:49:12,000 --> 02:49:14,000
So with the respect to my colleague.

1385
02:49:14,000 --> 02:49:29,000
I won't be supporting the fight them because it's consistent with the positions I've taken on adding dry throughs and locations where we're going for pedestrian and given what the downtown community plan is trying to do in that area.

1386
02:49:29,000 --> 02:49:38,000
So, and I find it a little disingenuous to think a lot of staff who are probably struggling with this going forward.

1387
02:49:38,000 --> 02:49:41,000
So I'm not going to ask any of you to come up and speak on this issue.

1388
02:49:41,000 --> 02:49:44,000
So council member, whatever.

1389
02:49:44,000 --> 02:49:46,000
Thank you very much.

1390
02:49:46,000 --> 02:49:48,000
Council president.

1391
02:49:48,000 --> 02:49:52,000
What I'm going for is an improvement to downtown.

1392
02:49:53,000 --> 02:50:01,000
The current site is with forgiveness to the owners not attractive.

1393
02:50:01,000 --> 02:50:05,000
And if we do nothing, it remains that way.

1394
02:50:05,000 --> 02:50:08,000
That helps absolutely nobody.

1395
02:50:08,000 --> 02:50:12,000
It helps nobody to have all the curb cuts that currently exist there.

1396
02:50:12,000 --> 02:50:20,000
It helps nobody to have it continue to appear the way it appears.

1397
02:50:20,000 --> 02:50:23,000
I want a better block in downtown.

1398
02:50:23,000 --> 02:50:29,000
This project reduces the number of curb cuts it makes it safer for pedestrians.

1399
02:50:29,000 --> 02:50:31,000
It improves the area.

1400
02:50:31,000 --> 02:50:34,000
It adds a retail amenity.

1401
02:50:34,000 --> 02:50:37,000
I think it's better for downtown.

1402
02:50:37,000 --> 02:50:41,000
It's better for bike constituents and I strongly support this.

1403
02:50:41,000 --> 02:50:42,000
Thank you.

1404
02:50:42,000 --> 02:50:45,000
And I fully respect it as better.

1405
02:50:46,000 --> 02:50:53,000
So seeing no-one else in lights, we have a motion by council member Whitburn and a second by council member Campbell clerk.

1406
02:50:53,000 --> 02:50:55,000
Please call the roll.

1407
02:50:55,000 --> 02:51:01,000
Sorry, the voice system, please vote.

1408
02:51:01,000 --> 02:51:06,000
And that passes seven to two with council president LaCava and council member Ello River voting.

1409
02:51:06,000 --> 02:51:08,000
Thank you, council president.

1410
02:51:08,000 --> 02:51:09,000
All right, congratulations.

1411
02:51:09,000 --> 02:51:11,000
The applicant for the good work.

1412
02:51:11,000 --> 02:51:16,000
And the apparently tons of permit fees that you had to pay to get here.

1413
02:51:16,000 --> 02:51:23,000
DST and the enterprise fund greatly appreciates that.

1414
02:51:23,000 --> 02:51:25,000
Council member, what is anything changed?

1415
02:51:25,000 --> 02:51:30,000
Do you make a statement or are you on three, three, two, yes?

1416
02:51:30,000 --> 02:51:32,000
Yeah, it's time.

1417
02:51:32,000 --> 02:51:35,000
So before we introduce item three, three, two, you want to make a statement?

1418
02:51:35,000 --> 02:51:37,000
All right, thank you.

1419
02:51:37,000 --> 02:51:42,000
During the past 12 months, I an disclosing diversity of campaign contributions of more than $250.

1420
02:51:42,000 --> 02:51:47,000
Mr. Mike Burnett was a part of the right away vacation, which is before the council's item three, three, two.

1421
02:51:47,000 --> 02:51:50,000
Therefore, I'm kindly refusing from item three, three, two.

1422
02:51:50,000 --> 02:51:51,000
All right.

1423
02:51:51,000 --> 02:51:52,000
We'll give you a moment.

1424
02:51:52,000 --> 02:51:56,000
My apologies, you said more than 250 was it more than 500 based on the Levin Act.

1425
02:51:56,000 --> 02:52:01,000
Yeah, that was the old Levin Act language.

1426
02:52:01,000 --> 02:52:03,000
It's more than 500, thank you.

1427
02:52:03,000 --> 02:52:04,000
Thank you.

1428
02:52:04,000 --> 02:52:05,000
Oh.

1429
02:52:05,000 --> 02:52:08,000
We have a little bump.

1430
02:52:08,000 --> 02:52:09,000
All right.

1431
02:52:09,000 --> 02:52:11,000
Council member, if all member has left chambers.

1432
02:52:11,000 --> 02:52:14,000
So with that clerk, please introduce item three, three, two.

1433
02:52:14,000 --> 02:52:18,000
Item three, thirty, two is the public right away vacation for a portion of Harvey Milk Street.

1434
02:52:18,000 --> 02:52:22,000
Project number PRJ 114038.

1435
02:52:22,000 --> 02:52:24,000
This item is not subject to the mayor's veto.

1436
02:52:24,000 --> 02:52:29,000
If you'd like to speak to this item, please be sure to submit a speaker's slip to the front of the room in the clear box.

1437
02:52:29,000 --> 02:52:33,000
Or to raise your hand now by pressing star nine or the raise your hand icon.

1438
02:52:33,000 --> 02:52:34,000
Thank you, council president.

1439
02:52:34,000 --> 02:52:35,000
All right.

1440
02:52:35,000 --> 02:52:36,000
Thank you.

1441
02:52:36,000 --> 02:52:37,000
CCF seated.

1442
02:52:37,000 --> 02:52:38,000
So we introduce yourselves for the record.

1443
02:52:38,000 --> 02:52:40,000
And let us know how much time you need for your presentation.

1444
02:52:40,000 --> 02:52:41,000
Sure.

1445
02:52:41,000 --> 02:52:42,000
Good afternoon.

1446
02:52:42,000 --> 02:52:43,000
I'll say about these that they've learned project manager.

1447
02:52:43,000 --> 02:52:45,000
And I'm just going to need five minutes.

1448
02:52:45,000 --> 02:52:46,000
All right.

1449
02:52:46,000 --> 02:52:47,000
When you're ready.

1450
02:52:47,000 --> 02:52:48,000
Good afternoon.

1451
02:52:48,000 --> 02:52:50,000
Council President LaCava and council members.

1452
02:52:50,000 --> 02:52:54,000
My name is also about these presenting item number three, three, two.

1453
02:52:54,000 --> 02:53:01,000
Harvey Milk Street location on today's agenda.

1454
02:53:02,000 --> 02:53:08,000
The project before you propose as a public right away street vacation of a portion of Harvey Milk Street.

1455
02:53:08,000 --> 02:53:15,000
Formally known as the Lane Avenue, which is located directly south and adjacent to 3912.

1456
02:53:15,000 --> 02:53:16,000
Center Street.

1457
02:53:16,000 --> 02:53:30,000
The zero zero point zero four acre portion of Harvey Milk Street to be vacated is located within the residential multiple unit base zone in the Hillcrest neighborhood of the uptown community plan.

1458
02:53:30,000 --> 02:53:42,000
The project is seeking approval of public right away vacation permit number PMT-336-4437, which does require a city council decision.

1459
02:53:42,000 --> 02:53:46,000
The project was deemed to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act,

1460
02:53:46,000 --> 02:53:56,000
pursuing to SQL guidelines section one, five, three, zero five for minor alterations and land use limitations.

1461
02:53:56,000 --> 02:54:10,000
This area of use shows the 11 foot wide by a hundred foot long portion of Harvey Milk Street to be vacated, which is highlighted in yellow and is located directly south and adjacent to 3912.

1462
02:54:10,000 --> 02:54:16,000
It is designated for residential land use per the uptown community plan.

1463
02:54:16,000 --> 02:54:29,000
This portion of Harvey Milk Street was previously improved with private landscape and hard scape improvements of 3912 Center Street and therefore was never utilized for publicly used.

1464
02:54:29,000 --> 02:54:41,000
It has no dedicated portions remain to the north and only serves 3912 Center Street, which is currently under construction for a multi dual unit residential development.

1465
02:54:41,000 --> 02:54:52,000
3912 Center Street is the only parcel that has previously and will continue to utilize the area.

1466
02:54:52,000 --> 02:54:59,000
The project proposes to summary vacate a 0.04 acre portion of Harvey Milk Street.

1467
02:54:59,000 --> 02:55:10,000
There are no existing or proposed public utilities within the project site, which is highlighted in yellow, and it is not required for street or highway purposes.

1468
02:55:10,000 --> 02:55:23,000
The proposed public right away vacation will not change the current land use designation or zoning, and it will still provide a 14 foot wide pathway for pedestrian usage, which is highlighted in green.

1469
02:55:23,000 --> 02:55:29,000
It will not be impacted and conforms with the city street design manual.

1470
02:55:29,000 --> 02:55:35,000
Once vacated, this public right away portion would be referred to the abutting parcel to the north.

1471
02:55:35,000 --> 02:55:51,000
There are no plans for development on the area to be vacated other than private improvements, which are associated with the residential development that is currently under construction and has already been reviewed and approved by development services department.

1472
02:55:51,000 --> 02:55:58,000
This includes walkways to access the first floor residential units.

1473
02:55:59,000 --> 02:56:13,000
On December 2nd, 2025, the uptown community planning group voted seven yes to four nose and one abstention to recommend approval of the project without any conditions.

1474
02:56:13,000 --> 02:56:33,000
City staff recommends a council adopt the resolution for the categorical SQL exemption pursuant to SQL guidelines section 1, 5, 305 and to adopt a resolution to vacated portion of the beach street public right away vacation number permit number PMT3364437.

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02:56:33,000 --> 02:56:40,000
This concludes staff presentation city review staff myself and the applicant's team are available for any questions.

1476
02:56:40,000 --> 02:56:41,000
Thank you.

1477
02:56:41,000 --> 02:56:43,000
All right, thank you for the presentation.

1478
02:56:43,000 --> 02:56:45,000
Did the applicant want to make statement?

1479
02:56:45,000 --> 02:56:48,000
Okay, seeing they will pass.

1480
02:56:48,000 --> 02:56:51,000
Clerk, please proceed with public testimony.

1481
02:56:51,000 --> 02:56:57,000
Clerk, please come forward.

1482
02:56:57,000 --> 02:57:06,000
And we had four speakers in favor with no need to speak.

1483
02:57:06,000 --> 02:57:07,000
Hi, we're be good.

1484
02:57:07,000 --> 02:57:09,000
I wish I had more to say on this item.

1485
02:57:09,000 --> 02:57:17,000
Thank you that if this is a Harvey Milk Street that it's being done respectfully and whatever it can be.

1486
02:57:17,000 --> 02:57:21,000
I am, thank you.

1487
02:57:21,000 --> 02:57:22,000
Thank you.

1488
02:57:22,000 --> 02:57:26,000
I started the five minute timer going to those participating remotely starting with Tony.

1489
02:57:26,000 --> 02:57:35,000
If you can please unmute.

1490
02:57:35,000 --> 02:57:36,000
Tony, yes.

1491
02:57:36,000 --> 02:57:37,000
There you go.

1492
02:57:37,000 --> 02:57:39,000
Yes, please proceed.

1493
02:57:39,000 --> 02:57:40,000
Yes, thank you.

1494
02:57:40,000 --> 02:57:43,000
I just wanted to say that I've been supportive of this item.

1495
02:57:43,000 --> 02:57:45,000
I think that it's a good idea.

1496
02:57:45,000 --> 02:57:48,000
And hopefully it passes.

1497
02:57:48,000 --> 02:57:49,000
Thank you.

1498
02:57:49,000 --> 02:57:50,000
Thank you.

1499
02:57:50,000 --> 02:57:52,000
That concludes public comment on this item.

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02:57:52,000 --> 02:57:53,000
All right.

1501
02:57:53,000 --> 02:57:54,000
Thank you, City Clerk.

1502
02:57:54,000 --> 02:57:58,000
With that, we'll turn it over to the council for questions comments in our team of motion.

1503
02:57:58,000 --> 02:58:01,000
And we will start with council member Woodburn.

1504
02:58:01,000 --> 02:58:02,000
Thank you, council president.

1505
02:58:02,000 --> 02:58:07,000
Again, this item is a public right away vacation for a narrow 11 foot strip of Harvey Milk Street.

1506
02:58:07,000 --> 02:58:12,000
In Hillcrest, it's been part of the public right away since 1888, but it has never been improved.

1507
02:58:12,000 --> 02:58:15,000
It's never been used for public purposes.

1508
02:58:15,000 --> 02:58:22,000
This vacation is not going to impact the sidewalk or parking or the Parkway strip along the Harvey Milk Street.

1509
02:58:22,000 --> 02:58:26,000
It will not affect pedestrians, cyclists, or vehicles.

1510
02:58:26,000 --> 02:58:30,000
The city benefits by shedding the maintenance liability.

1511
02:58:30,000 --> 02:58:36,000
And with low community opposition, I am happy to support staff recommendation.

1512
02:58:36,000 --> 02:58:40,000
And I will make the motion to approve the staff recommendation.

1513
02:58:40,000 --> 02:58:41,000
All right.

1514
02:58:41,000 --> 02:58:45,000
The members that we do have a motion by council member Whitburn to move the staff recommendation.

1515
02:58:45,000 --> 02:58:47,000
We'll go to council member Campbell.

1516
02:58:47,000 --> 02:58:49,000
Thank you, council president.

1517
02:58:49,000 --> 02:58:51,000
I'm happy to second the motion.

1518
02:58:51,000 --> 02:58:52,000
All right.

1519
02:58:52,000 --> 02:58:53,000
Motion by council member Whitburn.

1520
02:58:53,000 --> 02:58:56,000
The second by council member Campbell to move the staff recommendation.

1521
02:58:56,000 --> 02:58:58,000
Not seen anybody else in the lights.

1522
02:58:58,000 --> 02:59:01,000
I'll simply say I dotted T's cross and I'll be in support.

1523
02:59:01,000 --> 02:59:03,000
So, clerk, please call the roll.

1524
02:59:03,000 --> 02:59:05,000
Sorry, the voting system.

1525
02:59:05,000 --> 02:59:07,000
Please cast your vote.

1526
02:59:12,000 --> 02:59:18,000
That passes eight to zero with council member.

1527
02:59:18,000 --> 02:59:21,000
Vaughan Wilbur at request.

1528
02:59:21,000 --> 02:59:22,000
All right.

1529
02:59:22,000 --> 02:59:23,000
Thank you, clerk.

1530
02:59:23,000 --> 02:59:27,000
Council member Marena, I know some folks have joined us in chambers.

1531
02:59:27,000 --> 02:59:29,000
Is that can we move forward?

1532
02:59:29,000 --> 02:59:32,000
Or if we have a little bit more time, I would like to give them time.

1533
02:59:32,000 --> 02:59:36,000
If we're at the end of the council meeting, then.

1534
02:59:36,000 --> 02:59:37,000
No, no.

1535
02:59:37,000 --> 02:59:38,000
Okay.

1536
02:59:39,000 --> 02:59:40,000
Thank you.

1537
02:59:40,000 --> 02:59:41,000
All right.

1538
02:59:41,000 --> 02:59:44,000
We will continue to trail S510.

1539
02:59:44,000 --> 02:59:47,000
We'll try again after S511.

1540
02:59:47,000 --> 02:59:51,000
And we'll see whether folks have.

1541
02:59:51,000 --> 02:59:54,000
Have arrived, but don't.

1542
02:59:54,000 --> 02:59:56,000
We'll continue to monitor.

1543
02:59:56,000 --> 02:59:59,000
So with that, if someone could let.

1544
02:59:59,000 --> 03:00:01,000
Oh, I think actually they're here.

1545
03:00:00,000 --> 03:00:02,000
So, clerk, please introduce item S511.

1546
03:00:02,000 --> 03:00:10,500
Item S511 is the draft fiscal year 27 annual action plan for HUD programs, fiscal year 27 annual HUD programs,

1547
03:00:10,500 --> 03:00:18,000
allocations and associated actions. If you're hearing chambers and like to speak to this item, please be sure to submit your speaker slip to the front of the room.

1548
03:00:18,000 --> 03:00:24,000
If you're participating online, now's the time to raise your hand by pressing star 9 or the raise your hand icon. Thank you, council president.

1549
03:00:24,000 --> 03:00:34,000
All right, thank you. I see that staff started to settle in, whether it's previously introduced yourself for the record. Let us know how much time you need.

1550
03:00:34,000 --> 03:00:39,000
Good afternoon, Honourable. Council President LaCava members of the council.

1551
03:00:39,000 --> 03:00:44,000
My name is Melissa Villapondo and I'm a community development coordinator with economic development department.

1552
03:00:44,000 --> 03:00:53,000
With me today as Nadine Hasun, community development specialist and it is our pleasure to present you to you the draft fiscal year 27 annual action plan.

1553
03:00:53,000 --> 03:00:56,000
I respectfully request 12 minutes for the presentation.

1554
03:00:56,000 --> 03:01:01,000
All right, when you're ready.

1555
03:01:01,000 --> 03:01:05,000
At the end of this presentation, the council will be asked to approve action items 1 through 20,

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related to the fiscal year 27 annual action plan and HUD entitlement allocations and other actions associated with the ongoing management of HUD entitlement grant programs administered by the economic development department.

1557
03:01:19,000 --> 03:01:25,000
The action plan serves as a city's application to HUD for FY27 entitlement grant funds.

1558
03:01:25,000 --> 03:01:33,000
Projects and programs recommended for funding will help the city make progress towards achieving its five consolidated plan goals.

1559
03:01:33,000 --> 03:01:37,000
The action plan includes budgets for three HUD entitlement grant programs.

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03:01:37,000 --> 03:01:47,000
CDBG, but CDBG with a budget of roughly 13.8 million, which focuses on improving the living environment for low and moderate income individuals household neighborhoods.

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03:01:47,000 --> 03:01:56,000
Home with a budget of approximately 31.5 million, which increases affordable housing opportunities with rental housing production home ownership assistance.

1562
03:01:56,000 --> 03:02:06,000
The ESG at 969,322, which provides shelters, outreach and rapid re-housing services and homelessness prevention programs.

1563
03:02:06,000 --> 03:02:14,000
These budgets reflect the confirmed HUD entitlement grant amounts released on April 3rd to 2026.

1564
03:02:14,000 --> 03:02:20,000
The CDBG budgets presented to you today are based on HUD regulations and budgetary priorities.

1565
03:02:20,000 --> 03:02:27,000
This summarized HUD regulations limit administrative expenditures to 20% of the overall CDBG budget.

1566
03:02:27,000 --> 03:02:33,000
Non-profit capacity building and fair housing services are also supported with end funds.

1567
03:02:33,000 --> 03:02:40,000
Public services, public services expenditures are limited to 15% of the overall CDBG budget.

1568
03:02:40,000 --> 03:02:52,000
CDBG budget is currently split between affordable housing at 10%, city and non-profit facilities at 35% and economic development at 20%.

1569
03:02:52,000 --> 03:03:06,000
The action plan process begins with a CDBG annual notice of funding availability, also known as a NOFA, which includes an RFQ to determine an organization's eligibility to receive and successfully manage CDBG funds.

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Allified applicants are invited to an RFP and proposals are scored by the consolidated plan advisory board.

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Details on this timeline and process can be found in attachment six.

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We will now go over the organizations proposed for sub CDBG funding in FY27.

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The consolidated plan goal for economic development focuses on inclusive economic growth, strengthening the small businesses supporting local entrepreneurs, expanding workforce development and improving access to job opportunities.

1574
03:03:36,000 --> 03:03:42,000
To this end, 11 organizations are recommended for funding for awards totaling 2.3 million.

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03:03:42,000 --> 03:03:47,000
All organizations are repeat CDBG and CDB awardees.

1576
03:03:47,000 --> 03:04:01,000
Another consolidated plan goal is to develop vibrant equitable neighborhoods by investing in the public facilities, critical infrastructure and non-profit facilities that enhance accessibility, resiliency and sustainability.

1577
03:04:01,000 --> 03:04:05,000
This goal is associated with non-profit capital improvement projects.

1578
03:04:05,000 --> 03:04:10,000
Under this goal, four organizations are recommended for awards totaling about 2.3 million dollars.

1579
03:04:10,000 --> 03:04:17,000
Promise to kids foundation is a new awardee of CDBG and the NCIP category.

1580
03:04:17,000 --> 03:04:30,000
Four public services that associated consolidated plan goal focuses on improving community services by addressing critical needs in promoting equity through improved and increased access to community programming.

1581
03:04:30,000 --> 03:04:38,000
Under this goal, eight organizations are recommended for awards approximately 1.26 million dollars.

1582
03:04:38,000 --> 03:04:44,000
All organizations are repeat or deeds of CDBG and the public services category.

1583
03:04:44,000 --> 03:04:53,000
The services provided under these projects are varied and include meal delivery, health services, apprenticeship and workforce training and youth services.

1584
03:04:53,000 --> 03:05:00,000
Funding within this category is capital maximum of 15% of the entitlement allocation and programming come.

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03:05:00,000 --> 03:05:04,000
This is 10% includes the homeless at a side.

1586
03:05:04,000 --> 03:05:12,000
As just mentioned, the annual action plan before the council today also includes recommended allocations for projects related to homeless services,

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as defined by council policy 700.2, which states that up to 25% of the city's annual CDBG public services budget, not to exceed 1 million dollars.

1588
03:05:22,000 --> 03:05:25,000
Shelby set aside for the city's homeless programs.

1589
03:05:25,000 --> 03:05:30,000
And FY27, this is approximately 441,000 dollars.

1590
03:05:30,000 --> 03:05:35,000
The CDBG homeless services set aside is expected to fund.

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03:05:35,000 --> 03:05:40,000
One program, the city of San Diego family shelter program.

1592
03:05:40,000 --> 03:05:48,000
This program's goal is to improve housing stability for individuals and households with critical needs, including in person's experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

1593
03:05:48,000 --> 03:05:55,000
By providing appropriate housing and service solutions grounded in best practices.

1594
03:05:55,000 --> 03:06:10,000
The annual action plan also includes approximately 1.38 million for the bridge to home program, which provides gap financing to help affordable housing projects move forward and create home for households unable to afford market rate housing.

1595
03:06:10,000 --> 03:06:25,000
And approximately 3.26 million to allow contingency increases of program budgets for previously approved CIPs or non-profit facility improvement projects up to the originally approved allocation in order to ensure timely completion of projects.

1596
03:06:25,000 --> 03:06:32,000
Any new city projects, if identified during the fiscal year, would be presented to city council for approval.

1597
03:06:32,000 --> 03:06:38,000
I will now hand the presentation opportunity to review the other HUD entitlement grant programs.

1598
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Thank you, Melissa.

1599
03:06:40,000 --> 03:06:48,000
The two remaining HUD entitlement programs included in the fiscal year 2027 action plan are the home program and the emergency solutions grant program.

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The home program is administered by the San Diego Housing Commission and provides federal funds for housing activities such as construction acquisition and rehabilitation of affordable housing.

1601
03:06:58,000 --> 03:07:04,000
First time home buyer down payment financial assistance and tenant based rental assistance.

1602
03:07:05,000 --> 03:07:14,000
In fiscal year 2027 home funds are proposed to be allocated to rental housing unit production and first-time home buyer assistance.

1603
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And FY27 new grant funds will be $4.8 million with an anticipated $2.8 million in program income from loan payments and $23.9 million in previous year's grant funding for a total anticipated home budget of $31.5 million.

1604
03:07:31,000 --> 03:07:36,000
The Housing Commission proposes allocating $30 million to affordable rental housing development.

1605
03:07:36,000 --> 03:07:45,000
Please note that of the $30 million, $13 million is earmarked for the NOFA and the remaining balances already committed to existing home projects.

1606
03:07:45,000 --> 03:07:55,000
The first-time home buyer program will receive $370,000 of home funds which represents a portion of the overall FTHB budget of $3 million.

1607
03:07:55,000 --> 03:07:59,000
And $1 million will go to program administration.

1608
03:08:01,000 --> 03:08:04,000
These are examples of two projects funded in part with home funds.

1609
03:08:04,000 --> 03:08:09,000
On the left is Hakananda Online, formerly known as Cortez Hill.

1610
03:08:09,000 --> 03:08:16,000
The development received a $5 million housing commission loan including $1.8 million in federal home funds.

1611
03:08:16,000 --> 03:08:26,000
It includes 87 affordable rental units, 14 for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness and 73 for households with extremely low income.

1612
03:08:26,000 --> 03:08:31,000
The Housing Commission has also awarded 87-hood project-based vouchers to this project.

1613
03:08:31,000 --> 03:08:36,000
The project is fully released and will celebrate its grant opening on May 7.

1614
03:08:36,000 --> 03:08:41,000
On the right is Evans Ando located in San Isitro and currently under construction.

1615
03:08:41,000 --> 03:08:48,000
The project received a $4.12 million housing commission loan with $3 million in federal home funds.

1616
03:08:48,000 --> 03:08:59,000
It will include 101 affordable units plus two managers units and will remain affordable for 55 years for households earning 30-60% of the area median income.

1617
03:08:59,000 --> 03:09:07,000
This project broke ground on October 14, 2025 and is expected to be completed in summer of 2027.

1618
03:09:07,000 --> 03:09:16,000
The final HUD grant program we will discuss is the Emergency Solutions Grant Program, or ESG, to provide funding for homelessness activities.

1619
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Eligible activities include outreach and engagement, shelter operations, homelessness prevention and rapid rehab.

1620
03:09:22,000 --> 03:09:34,000
The Housing Commission administers the ESG program on behalf of the city of San Diego in coordination with the regional continuum of care in the city's homelessness strategies and solutions department.

1621
03:09:34,000 --> 03:09:40,000
The Housing Commission proposes to use ESG funds for the following two programs, the Connections Housing Shelter.

1622
03:09:40,000 --> 03:09:50,000
This program is contracted with the people assisting the homeless path to provide up to 70 emergency shelter beds for single adults experiencing unsheltered homelessness in the city of San Diego.

1623
03:09:50,000 --> 03:09:59,000
It's anticipated to serve approximately 116 individuals and successfully exit 42 residents to permanent housing in fiscal year 2020.

1624
03:10:00,000 --> 03:10:03,000
The second project is the homelessness prevention program.

1625
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This program offers short-term assistance, paired with case management, with case management services and financial resources, help clients either remain in the current housing or to explore other housing options.

1626
03:10:14,000 --> 03:10:21,000
It's anticipated to serve 31 households at risk of homelessness in fiscal year 2027.

1627
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As an overview of the projected ESG funding for FY27, the Housing Commission anticipates spending 60% of the allocation on shelter activities, 33% on prevention and approximately 7% on administration costs, which are split between the Housing Commission and the city.

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03:10:41,000 --> 03:10:46,000
The public comment period for the draft action plan began April 7 and will end on May 7.

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03:10:46,000 --> 03:10:56,000
All comments received during the public comment period and during the public meetings, including today's meeting, will be included in the final version of the action plan before it's submitted to HUD.

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And staff responses will be included when merited.

1631
03:10:59,000 --> 03:11:09,000
On April 8, the consolidated plan advisory board voted to recommend council approval of the plan and on April 16, the AD and IR committee voted to recommend council approval.

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Upon City Council approval, we intend to submit the final action plan to HUD by May 15, 2020.

1633
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That concludes our presentation and city and housing commission staff are available for questions.

1634
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Thank you.

1635
03:11:24,000 --> 03:11:27,000
All right. Thank you for the presentation and the work to bring this item forward.

1636
03:11:27,000 --> 03:11:29,000
Clerk, please proceed with public testimony.

1637
03:11:29,000 --> 03:11:34,000
Thank you. We have Vanessa Roree, so if you can please come up to the microphone.

1638
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And then after that is Blair Beckman, if you can please come forward to the yellow reserve seats.

1639
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You'll have two minutes.

1640
03:11:41,000 --> 03:11:44,000
Good afternoon. My name is Vanessa Roree.

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03:11:44,000 --> 03:11:46,000
I'm representing promises to kids.

1642
03:11:46,000 --> 03:11:53,000
Promises to kids has requested support for renovation of our new Mission Valley facility, which will serve San Diego current,

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03:11:53,000 --> 03:12:04,000
San Diego current and former foster youth by improving access to our support of case management assistance with education and employment, child care, a basic needs pantry,

1644
03:12:04,000 --> 03:12:08,000
therapeutic counseling and community meeting spaces.

1645
03:12:08,000 --> 03:12:16,000
This new foster youth and family support campus will provide greater service access to the approximately 500 current and former foster youth,

1646
03:12:16,000 --> 03:12:19,000
who reside in the city of San Diego.

1647
03:12:19,000 --> 03:12:26,000
This is a critical need given that approximately 50% of housing individuals indicate that they were previously in foster care,

1648
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a fate that can be avoided by providing accessible supportive services.

1649
03:12:31,000 --> 03:12:38,000
Upon completion of the renovation for which we have requested CDBG funds, the campus will become a vital community asset,

1650
03:12:38,000 --> 03:12:46,000
as it gives youth who have experienced abuse and neglect, a place to build healing and hope as they prepare for a self-sufficient future.

1651
03:12:46,000 --> 03:12:48,000
Thank you for your consideration.

1652
03:12:48,000 --> 03:12:55,000
Thank you, Blair Beckman.

1653
03:12:55,000 --> 03:13:04,000
I mentioned yesterday at the budget items what Oakland is going through right now.

1654
03:13:04,000 --> 03:13:06,000
They are going through it with their own house issues.

1655
03:13:06,000 --> 03:13:12,000
They're starting to put into process what we did here a few years ago.

1656
03:13:12,000 --> 03:13:24,000
It's so sad that I wish I don't know how we can be considering extremely low income housing and how to call it truly affordable housing.

1657
03:13:24,000 --> 03:13:27,000
A more regular part of this process.

1658
03:13:27,000 --> 03:13:35,000
I know you guys want to be working towards those things and it sounds like you're not getting as much help from HUD as we can.

1659
03:13:35,000 --> 03:13:39,000
And good luck what we can be doing with HUD.

1660
03:13:39,000 --> 03:13:51,000
I'm very hopeful still that there can be a really good mediation process to really understand what our local communities need with HUD and federal agencies.

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And for them understanding that I think it can be a real foundational building good relationships with our federal government in the next few years and hopefully the last few years with the remaining few years of the current administration.

1662
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And that time I hope we can be developing just gosh darn good things together.

1663
03:14:12,000 --> 03:14:18,000
And I think it's possible and I think they want to be and we just have to be showing how we can do that.

1664
03:14:18,000 --> 03:14:26,000
I think it's based on our descriptions of what's important is we have to be developing truly affordable housing names.

1665
03:14:26,000 --> 03:14:35,000
San Diego has an awesome ability that their construction costs are considerably lower than the San Francisco Bay area.

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And that with that it makes it a lot, a lot easier to build affordable housing.

1667
03:14:42,000 --> 03:14:51,000
And that's just an awesome combination that I hope we really want to be working towards and we've always been thinking about middle income as a good housing development idea.

1668
03:14:51,000 --> 03:14:57,000
I hope that can be respected at this time it's tough conversations but really logical and good reasoning.

1669
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Thank you.

1670
03:14:58,000 --> 03:15:00,000
Thank you for that concluding comment.

1671
03:15:00,000 --> 03:15:29,000
Good afternoon. Good afternoon. My name is Hassan Adirhamad. I am with some IDFM in service. I committed to facing unprofitabilization dedicated to serving low income families in the area for the past 26 years. I'm speaking here today strongly to strongly support the proposed FY 2020's FNCDVG community economic development projects.

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I would like to thank the city council members for your consideration and thank the economic development staff for the seat of Sunday ago for their due diligence, guidance and support to ensure city of Sunday ago has the best possible projects.

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In challenging economic times and digging its effective community economic development projects that build solutions, helping small businesses establish, incentive and provide technical assistance to deepen its direct economic mobility and job creation.

1674
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Most importantly, this investment reaches residents who need it the most.

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Unemployed and under-employed neighbors who wants to work at electric connection, training or access.

1676
03:16:19,000 --> 03:16:26,000
Those projects are specifically designed to help them become self-sufficient and reduce demand on other services.

1677
03:16:26,000 --> 03:16:34,000
Please support the proposed CDBG CD projects. Thank you for your consideration.

1678
03:16:34,000 --> 03:16:38,000
Thank you, your next speaker is Tony. If you can please unmute.

1679
03:16:38,000 --> 03:16:43,000
And then our final speaker after that is 8700 Tony.

1680
03:16:43,000 --> 03:16:47,000
Yes, hello, city council. Can you hear me?

1681
03:16:47,000 --> 03:16:49,000
Yes, please proceed.

1682
03:16:49,000 --> 03:16:53,000
Thank you. I just wanted to say that I'm strongly in support of this project.

1683
03:16:53,000 --> 03:16:59,000
I think that any time that we're addressing homeless, we're actually also a dripping crime prevention.

1684
03:16:59,000 --> 03:17:03,000
And this is what I really want to see us funding more of.

1685
03:17:03,000 --> 03:17:10,000
I think that this actually does more to keep crime off of our streets than SDPD does.

1686
03:17:10,000 --> 03:17:21,000
And I'd love to see more money invested in our people as opposed to, you know, an unaccountable police force that.

1687
03:17:21,000 --> 03:17:32,000
Doesn't have any consequences for the tremendous budget crisis that they've put us into with all of the lawsuits that they're costing the city.

1688
03:17:33,000 --> 03:17:48,000
So again, any time that we can defer those funds into actual programs that help people and not a militarized police force that's in service of protecting private property that has its origins in slave catching.

1689
03:17:48,000 --> 03:17:51,000
I think that we're doing really good.

1690
03:17:51,000 --> 03:17:55,000
So I want to, I'm super grateful for the presentation.

1691
03:17:55,000 --> 03:17:57,000
Thank you.

1692
03:17:57,000 --> 03:18:05,000
To HUD for all of their work that they've done in putting this proposal forward and I really hope that city council will flip this through.

1693
03:18:05,000 --> 03:18:07,000
Thank you.

1694
03:18:07,000 --> 03:18:10,000
Thank you on our final speaker, 87 hundred if you can please unmute.

1695
03:18:10,000 --> 03:18:15,000
Star six.

1696
03:18:15,000 --> 03:18:20,000
Thank you.

1697
03:18:20,000 --> 03:18:22,000
Joy.

1698
03:18:22,000 --> 03:18:25,000
Thank you of course for the view for presentation.

1699
03:18:25,000 --> 03:18:34,000
And I followed this item for years and here we are doing excellent work with it and I congratulate you on that.

1700
03:18:34,000 --> 03:18:43,000
And thank you so very much to the whole team that's involved with this from start to finish implementation and whole bottlenecks.

1701
03:18:43,000 --> 03:18:52,000
So it is my understanding that HUD has tightened its monitoring and oversight of its regulations.

1702
03:18:52,000 --> 03:19:01,000
Now it has done this item, but in general, so they have a sweet spot we all do.

1703
03:19:01,000 --> 03:19:11,000
So let's work on collaboration in understanding of what they face and it's very important to to our work with with them and with housing.

1704
03:19:11,000 --> 03:19:13,000
So I have a little different focus here.

1705
03:19:13,000 --> 03:19:17,000
I said this before on the EOC program evaluation.

1706
03:19:17,000 --> 03:19:32,000
I quote, among the action is about sixteen and a half million dollars funding source of course is HUD equal employment opportunity compliance contracts and agreements associated with this action.

1707
03:19:33,000 --> 03:19:39,000
So I wondered, this is a new point.

1708
03:19:39,000 --> 03:19:51,000
I wondered if the race in equity follows any of this and checks on this on that because I think that's critical in any time EOC or EOC is involved.

1709
03:19:51,000 --> 03:19:54,000
Question on the ESG grant money.

1710
03:19:54,000 --> 03:19:59,000
I think that's ending this year, but I didn't see that in the report as limited.

1711
03:19:59,000 --> 03:20:01,000
And I did have time to read it.

1712
03:20:01,000 --> 03:20:07,000
So past proposed actions number 14, I'd like more data.

1713
03:20:07,000 --> 03:20:13,000
Number 15 transparency and accountability on number 14 data.

1714
03:20:13,000 --> 03:20:20,000
And number 18 ties in with HUD's strict regulation monitoring now.

1715
03:20:20,000 --> 03:20:24,000
So you're going to be providing them with that information.

1716
03:20:24,000 --> 03:20:26,000
Your time has concluded.

1717
03:20:26,000 --> 03:20:29,000
And so have all the public comments for this item.

1718
03:20:29,000 --> 03:20:30,000
Thank you, council president.

1719
03:20:30,000 --> 03:20:31,000
All right.

1720
03:20:31,000 --> 03:20:32,000
Thank you, City Clerk.

1721
03:20:32,000 --> 03:20:34,000
With that, we'll turn it over to council members.

1722
03:20:34,000 --> 03:20:36,000
Questions, comments, entertain a motion.

1723
03:20:36,000 --> 03:20:39,000
And we'll start out with a chair of our EDIR committee.

1724
03:20:39,000 --> 03:20:41,000
Council member, can be you.

1725
03:20:41,000 --> 03:20:42,000
Thank you, council president.

1726
03:20:42,000 --> 03:20:43,000
Thank you to our EDD staff.

1727
03:20:43,000 --> 03:20:45,000
We heard this at our last EDIR committee.

1728
03:20:45,000 --> 03:20:47,000
We're at past unanimously.

1729
03:20:47,000 --> 03:20:55,000
Of course, working with this money and putting in the hands of organizations and around the community in a way to help our most vulnerable communities.

1730
03:20:55,000 --> 03:21:00,000
It's been very, very important and successful in the past as you could hear from members of the public who called in.

1731
03:21:00,000 --> 03:21:05,000
So I think them for their work on this on the annual action plan.

1732
03:21:05,000 --> 03:21:07,000
And I will move approval of staff recommendation.

1733
03:21:07,000 --> 03:21:08,000
All right.

1734
03:21:08,000 --> 03:21:09,000
Thank you, sir.

1735
03:21:09,000 --> 03:21:12,000
We have a motion by council member, can be you to move the staff recommendation.

1736
03:21:12,000 --> 03:21:13,000
We'll go next to council member.

1737
03:21:13,000 --> 03:21:14,000
We'll right off.

1738
03:21:14,000 --> 03:21:16,000
Happy to second to motion on the floor.

1739
03:21:16,000 --> 03:21:17,000
Okay.

1740
03:21:17,000 --> 03:21:18,000
Thank you, council members.

1741
03:21:18,000 --> 03:21:20,000
So we have a motion by council member, can be you.

1742
03:21:20,000 --> 03:21:23,000
Second by council member, right off to move the staff recommendation.

1743
03:21:23,000 --> 03:21:26,000
We'll go next to council member, ELO Rivera.

1744
03:21:26,000 --> 03:21:28,000
Thank you, council president.

1745
03:21:28,000 --> 03:21:32,000
Thanks for the all the work on this and the presentation.

1746
03:21:32,000 --> 03:21:37,000
The as is always the case with almost always the case.

1747
03:21:37,000 --> 03:21:43,000
There's only one time where I saw something that I did not want to spend with this money.

1748
03:21:43,000 --> 03:21:46,000
The the allocations are her.

1749
03:21:46,000 --> 03:21:48,000
This is going to fun good things.

1750
03:21:48,000 --> 03:21:52,000
And as always, I'm very caught up on process and making sure that the council has the

1751
03:21:52,000 --> 03:21:59,000
council has the most opportunity to shape the way the dollars of flow into the city are

1752
03:21:59,000 --> 03:22:02,000
spent.

1753
03:22:02,000 --> 03:22:06,000
So I am curious.

1754
03:22:06,000 --> 03:22:09,000
We're a couple years now into a new administration.

1755
03:22:09,000 --> 03:22:16,000
Is there any more clarity about what the process will look like moving forward and what that

1756
03:22:16,000 --> 03:22:22,000
could mean for council not feedback but council input earlier on in the process.

1757
03:22:22,000 --> 03:22:27,000
I understand we've got a deadline that we're up against.

1758
03:22:27,000 --> 03:22:30,000
I don't know if that's a question for Christina or.

1759
03:22:30,000 --> 03:22:39,000
Who.

1760
03:22:39,000 --> 03:22:41,000
Thank you for the question, council member.

1761
03:22:42,000 --> 03:22:47,000
In a couple of previous years, we've had the opportunity in taking advantage of waivers as a result of the federal government.

1762
03:22:47,000 --> 03:22:55,000
Maybe not making decisions as quickly as they needed to to that point at work in the city's favor and maybe we're able to take

1763
03:22:55,000 --> 03:23:00,000
consideration of budget priorities this council had set forward.

1764
03:23:00,000 --> 03:23:05,000
In this case, there is no waiver this year and we're moving forward on the.

1765
03:23:05,000 --> 03:23:07,000
The timelines that they've set forward.

1766
03:23:07,000 --> 03:23:12,000
They're not exactly inviting local government to make a lot of input.

1767
03:23:12,000 --> 03:23:19,000
But when they did last fall, we absolutely put forward our recommendations about timing about some changes.

1768
03:23:19,000 --> 03:23:26,000
And as I understand through our government affairs team took some of that into consideration specifically on home dollars.

1769
03:23:26,000 --> 03:23:32,000
And so we'll keep the conversation open and we have a very good working relationship with our regional partners.

1770
03:23:32,000 --> 03:23:35,000
That's the best of the update as I have today.

1771
03:23:35,000 --> 03:23:36,000
Okay, that's helpful.

1772
03:23:36,000 --> 03:23:42,000
And so with that in mind what might be useful in the future would be to start the conversation with the council earlier.

1773
03:23:42,000 --> 03:23:48,000
If we don't anticipate that the timeline will change, which, you know, that's the prerogative.

1774
03:23:48,000 --> 03:23:52,000
And even if it's a fairly rigid set of.

1775
03:23:52,000 --> 03:23:59,000
They're fairly rigid in what the potential use of the funds could be.

1776
03:23:59,000 --> 03:24:04,000
I still think there's an opportunity for council to ride some prioritization.

1777
03:24:04,000 --> 03:24:10,000
So I guess that's my recommendation that the conversation just started a bit earlier.

1778
03:24:10,000 --> 03:24:16,000
But the content here is is good and definitely don't want to hold it up knowing that the deadline is what it is.

1779
03:24:16,000 --> 03:24:17,000
Thank you, council president.

1780
03:24:17,000 --> 03:24:18,000
I'll support the vote.

1781
03:24:18,000 --> 03:24:19,000
All right, thank you, council member.

1782
03:24:19,000 --> 03:24:20,000
We'll go next to council member.

1783
03:24:20,000 --> 03:24:22,000
Foster.

1784
03:24:22,000 --> 03:24:24,000
Yes, thank you.

1785
03:24:25,000 --> 03:24:28,000
Council president, thank you staff for the presentation.

1786
03:24:28,000 --> 03:24:33,000
I have just I think a couple of questions.

1787
03:24:33,000 --> 03:24:35,000
And I guess maybe one.

1788
03:24:35,000 --> 03:24:43,000
I know it's a competitive process as we look at the different categories in which.

1789
03:24:43,000 --> 03:24:50,000
Things are are are selected or awarded for those that do not make the award list.

1790
03:24:50,000 --> 03:24:57,000
Is there an opportunity for a debrief and can you kind of.

1791
03:24:57,000 --> 03:25:00,000
Kind of provide some information on how that works.

1792
03:25:00,000 --> 03:25:05,000
So who they call how how that how that functions.

1793
03:25:05,000 --> 03:25:06,000
I can start with that.

1794
03:25:06,000 --> 03:25:08,000
Thank you for the question council member.

1795
03:25:08,000 --> 03:25:09,000
Foster.

1796
03:25:09,000 --> 03:25:16,000
So for the organizations that do not make it or not invited to the RFP once they get through the RFQ.

1797
03:25:17,000 --> 03:25:24,000
Review we do offer the opportunity for technical assistance to help them understand why they are not moving forward to the RFP process.

1798
03:25:24,000 --> 03:25:29,000
And then for the organizations that don't make it through the RFP or on to see pub review.

1799
03:25:29,000 --> 03:25:38,000
We also offer them at that point an opportunity to meet with us and discuss the reasons why they are not making it through.

1800
03:25:38,000 --> 03:25:41,000
We offer them this opportunity to ask questions.

1801
03:25:41,000 --> 03:25:48,000
We screen share with them kind of points in their application process might have been some blocks to look up or in the following year.

1802
03:25:48,000 --> 03:25:56,000
We encourage them to reapply and we encourage them to take up the opportunity to meet with us again both during the RFQ TAs and the RFP TAs.

1803
03:25:56,000 --> 03:26:03,000
So we do really encourage the opportunity to meet with us virtually for technical assistance sessions.

1804
03:26:03,000 --> 03:26:06,000
One on one technical assistance sessions.

1805
03:26:06,000 --> 03:26:09,000
Okay and one last question I think.

1806
03:26:09,000 --> 03:26:12,000
As folks want to look at that.

1807
03:26:12,000 --> 03:26:26,000
Is it fair to assume that both the response to the RFQ and the response to the RFP at some point in time is available via PRA or something to that effect.

1808
03:26:26,000 --> 03:26:32,000
Folks want to look at what was submitted on how certain things were put together.

1809
03:26:32,000 --> 03:26:39,000
Just as a template or to understand how they got over those finished lines.

1810
03:26:39,000 --> 03:26:40,000
I guess.

1811
03:26:40,000 --> 03:26:41,000
Yes.

1812
03:26:41,000 --> 03:26:42,000
So thank you for that question as well.

1813
03:26:42,000 --> 03:26:43,000
Council Member Foster.

1814
03:26:43,000 --> 03:26:47,000
So we offer them before the application process begins.

1815
03:26:47,000 --> 03:26:58,000
They have the we have the scoring criteria that see pub poses and approves and they have the opportunity to review that in the materials for the application.

1816
03:26:58,000 --> 03:27:03,000
They also after that after the no-for process.

1817
03:27:03,000 --> 03:27:11,000
Once council approves, allocations we open it up to organizations to be able to request a copy of their scoring sheets.

1818
03:27:11,000 --> 03:27:22,000
And so that's made available to them as well so that they can see specific feedback from the CPAP members in different areas of their application.

1819
03:27:22,000 --> 03:27:26,000
All right. Thank you.

1820
03:27:26,000 --> 03:27:29,000
All right. Thank you. Council Member Foster and not seeing anybody else in the lights.

1821
03:27:29,000 --> 03:27:32,000
A couple of questions. Thank you for the good work.

1822
03:27:32,000 --> 03:27:33,000
Council President.

1823
03:27:33,000 --> 03:27:34,000
I think we had another.

1824
03:27:34,000 --> 03:27:35,000
Oh, I'm sorry.

1825
03:27:35,000 --> 03:27:36,000
My application.

1826
03:27:36,000 --> 03:27:37,000
All right.

1827
03:27:37,000 --> 03:27:38,000
Council President.

1828
03:27:38,000 --> 03:27:46,000
I just wanted to add to the question or the response to the question about providing feedback to organizations that may not have qualified.

1829
03:27:46,000 --> 03:27:48,000
There is a grace period.

1830
03:27:48,000 --> 03:27:54,000
Also that we've offered to organizations through the RFQ request for qualifications.

1831
03:27:54,000 --> 03:28:06,000
If perhaps they might have been disqualified because they're missing one document or we do give organizations the opportunity to cure that before they submit to request for proposals.

1832
03:28:06,000 --> 03:28:09,000
So we do provide that extra that grace as well.

1833
03:28:09,000 --> 03:28:11,000
Just wanted to add that.

1834
03:28:11,000 --> 03:28:13,000
All right. Thank you so much.

1835
03:28:13,000 --> 03:28:19,000
I know I was assume that's done via notification of deficiency. I guess I'll say or notice to cure.

1836
03:28:19,000 --> 03:28:21,000
That's correct. Yes.

1837
03:28:21,000 --> 03:28:22,000
All right. Thank you.

1838
03:28:23,000 --> 03:28:25,000
My apologies.

1839
03:28:25,000 --> 03:28:26,000
I thought I had not.

1840
03:28:26,000 --> 03:28:27,000
I kind of missed it.

1841
03:28:27,000 --> 03:28:28,000
So my apologies.

1842
03:28:28,000 --> 03:28:30,000
So I'll jump back in.

1843
03:28:30,000 --> 03:28:31,000
Thank you for the good work.

1844
03:28:31,000 --> 03:28:36,000
I think I'm far enough away that I can't claim any knowledge of the process you go through these days.

1845
03:28:36,000 --> 03:28:37,000
But I know that it's.

1846
03:28:37,000 --> 03:28:44,000
Very important work and there's a lot of grinding and evaluating all the applications that come in and try to.

1847
03:28:44,000 --> 03:28:45,000
Separate.

1848
03:28:45,000 --> 03:28:51,000
Very good applications to just ones that are just that much better and you have to draw the line somewhere with the.

1849
03:28:51,000 --> 03:28:54,000
The limited funds.

1850
03:28:54,000 --> 03:28:58,000
Is our annual allocation kind of still holding steady.

1851
03:28:58,000 --> 03:29:04,000
Over the past couple of years or have we heard any indication that it might change.

1852
03:29:04,000 --> 03:29:06,000
Thank you for the question.

1853
03:29:06,000 --> 03:29:07,000
Council present.

1854
03:29:07,000 --> 03:29:12,000
Our allocation from last year to this year is trending down for all grant funds.

1855
03:29:12,000 --> 03:29:13,000
CDBG. Yes.

1856
03:29:13,000 --> 03:29:16,000
GM homes from 2 to 3%.

1857
03:29:16,000 --> 03:29:18,000
So it is slightly decreasing.

1858
03:29:18,000 --> 03:29:19,000
Okay.

1859
03:29:19,000 --> 03:29:23,000
The need is growing and the funding is lesser.

1860
03:29:23,000 --> 03:29:29,000
And to the comments about meeting with I think cities and an excellent job of trying to meet with.

1861
03:29:29,000 --> 03:29:31,000
I've had both.

1862
03:29:31,000 --> 03:29:34,000
City of San Diego and the housing commission is has.

1863
03:29:34,000 --> 03:29:38,000
It's really up to the federal government to decide they're going to do things differently.

1864
03:29:38,000 --> 03:29:44,000
And we hope they put off some of the more difficult things that they've tossed around as ideas.

1865
03:29:44,000 --> 03:29:46,000
Going forward.

1866
03:29:46,000 --> 03:29:52,000
And I also like to disabuse people to not buy into the rhetoric that some members of the public talk about that.

1867
03:29:52,000 --> 03:29:54,000
That we don't do affordable housing.

1868
03:29:54,000 --> 03:29:58,000
Capital A affordable income restricted housing.

1869
03:29:58,000 --> 03:30:00,000
I know the word gets abused.

1870
03:30:00,000 --> 03:30:07,000
This is a affordable, lower case, a attainable, often gets thrown around a lot. That's not what we're talking about.

1871
03:30:07,000 --> 03:30:17,000
We're talking about truly affordable, income restricted to help the most vulnerable, and there's just simply not enough funds to meet the need.

1872
03:30:17,000 --> 03:30:27,000
If we had more funding through the general fund, through state funds, through federal government funds, we would happily accept that and do more,

1873
03:30:27,000 --> 03:30:42,000
because it's absolutely needed. So, don't let other people confuse you as to how hard this city is working, especially the good folks in EDD, that you do that good work every day.

1874
03:30:42,000 --> 03:30:49,000
So, with that, we have a motion by Council Member Campio, and a second by Council Member Marino.

1875
03:30:49,000 --> 03:30:51,000
Clerk, please call the roll.

1876
03:30:51,000 --> 03:31:03,000
Sorry, the voting system, please cancel your vote.

1877
03:31:03,000 --> 03:31:06,000
The virus has gone down.

1878
03:31:06,000 --> 03:31:13,000
If you can let me know your vote for the record, my apologies. I put yes.

1879
03:31:13,000 --> 03:31:17,000
Oh, no, that's because I pressed it.

1880
03:31:17,000 --> 03:31:21,000
My apologies. That does pass unanimously, nine to zero.

1881
03:31:21,000 --> 03:31:23,000
Thank you, Council President.

1882
03:31:23,000 --> 03:31:27,000
All right, again, thank you for the good work and bringing that on board.

1883
03:31:27,000 --> 03:31:33,000
So, with apologies to the good folks who have stepped in the chambers.

1884
03:31:33,000 --> 03:31:38,000
We are now going to go back and pick up item S510.

1885
03:31:38,000 --> 03:31:43,000
So, Clerk, please reintroduce item S510 for the record.

1886
03:31:43,000 --> 03:31:53,000
Item S510 is to rename the existing 0.8 mile long street Caesar E. Chavez Parkway from commercial street heading southwest to

1887
03:31:53,000 --> 03:31:57,000
Crosby Road as Chicano Park Boulevard.

1888
03:31:57,000 --> 03:32:01,000
If you're hearing Council Chambers as a time to submit your speaker slip to the front of the room,

1889
03:32:01,000 --> 03:32:04,000
or if you're participating remotely, please raise your hand.

1890
03:32:04,000 --> 03:32:08,000
By pressing star nine or the raise your hand icon. Thank you, Council President.

1891
03:32:08,000 --> 03:32:10,000
All right, thank you.

1892
03:32:14,000 --> 03:32:19,000
All right, again, thank you to staff for your flexibility.

1893
03:32:19,000 --> 03:32:27,000
If you could reintroduce yourselves for the record, and then maybe provide an abbreviated presentation on S510.

1894
03:32:27,000 --> 03:32:30,000
I'll use, let you do it at your discretion.

1895
03:32:30,000 --> 03:32:32,000
Thank you. Good afternoon.

1896
03:32:32,000 --> 03:32:34,000
Council President, we'll call the members of the city council.

1897
03:32:34,000 --> 03:32:36,000
Again, my name is Susera Maganda.

1898
03:32:36,000 --> 03:32:39,000
I am the deputy director of community engagement for Mayor talk Gloria.

1899
03:32:39,000 --> 03:32:46,000
We will need about five minutes to conclude the presentation.

1900
03:32:46,000 --> 03:32:48,000
All right, what you're ready?

1901
03:32:48,000 --> 03:32:49,000
Thank you.

1902
03:32:49,000 --> 03:32:55,000
Today we come to the council to respectfully request an adopt to adopt an ordinance of proving the

1903
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renaming of Caesar Chavez Parkway to Chicano Park Boulevard and waving of the San Diego municipal code

1904
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section one one two dot zero three zero one subsection a.

1905
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While today's actions are prompted by troubling allegations, we recognize the farm workers movement led by Caesar Chavez.

1906
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So notice what that and other leaders to the united farm workers remains a vital part of labor and civil rights history.

1907
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At the same time, the communities of Barrio Logan and Logan Heights share a new story of activism.

1908
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One that is grounded in the community fight to create and preserve Chicano Park.

1909
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Chicano Park is in the heart of Barrio Logan and embodies the resilience and collective community struggle that began over 50 years ago when the community came together to organize and ultimately reclaim the park.

1910
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The establishment of the Chicano Park steering committee along with the mural movement and ongoing advocacy for access to the Bayfront are all part of a local legacy.

1911
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Approving the renaming of Caesar Chavez Parkway to Chicano Park Boulevard recognizes the history that happened and lives here in the community and would help restore the original intent discussed years ago.

1912
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After the internationally recognized Chicano Park movement connect the park neighborhood and Bayfront into one historical corridor acknowledge the people who fought to create and preserve the park and most importantly help rebuild the trust between the community and the city.

1913
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The city seeking to the street name change pursuant to stand of a municipal code section one to five dot one one one zero supporting documentation including the circulated petition representing support from property owners or tenants with either property with either property with an address on the affected segment of the existing right away or property of budding the street.

1914
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The transportation department posted a frame signage along Caesar Chavez Parkway along the following intersections.

1915
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Caesar Chavez Parkway and Main Street National Avenue, Courney Avenue, Irving Avenue and Harrison Avenue.

1916
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The signs have remained in place until this hearing.

1917
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Given the expediency to process the street renaming and the broad public interest, a waiver of the requirement for a notice of application at at least 60 calendar days prior to the first public hearing is requested.

1918
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In addition to the required public hearing notice, extensive outreach was conducted with communities stakeholders to ensure all interested parties have been informed of these efforts.

1919
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In 22nd, 2026, the Chicano Park steering committee met and issued a public statement that they were actively working with the city to rename Caesar Chavez Parkway to Chicano Park Boulevard.

1920
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On March 25, the Barrier Logan Association, how the special meeting and voted in support of renaming the street to Chicano Park Boulevard.

1921
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On April 2nd, the Barrier Logan Planning Group held a special meeting and voted unanimously in support of renaming the street to Chicano Park Boulevard.

1922
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The transportation department met notification to property owners and tenants within 300 feet of the street.

1923
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Mayor's office conducted twice a week door-to-door counseling efforts to impacted residents along Caesar Chavez Parkway, including distributions of bilingual flyers with the renaming efforts information, Barrier Logan Planning Group's special meeting date and today's city council date.

1924
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Outreach efforts included coordination and communication with other public agencies like the California Department of Transportation, the Port of San Diego and the San Diego Community College District.

1925
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To conclude, we respectfully request that the council adopted an ordinance approving the renaming of Caesar Chavez Parkway to Chicano Park Boulevard, waving San Diego Municipal Code Section 112.0301 subsection A.

1926
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This proposed change and name reflect the cultural, historical and community significance of Chicano Park and the surrounding Barrier Logan neighborhood.

1927
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And we request your vote and support. That concludes my presentation. I'll be to take any questions.

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All right, again, thank you for the presentation and your flexibility. Very much appreciated.

1929
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So with that clerk, please go to public comment.

1930
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Thank you, Council President Blair. Big men, if you can please come forward.

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We'll be going to a minute and a half.

1932
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Okay. Thank you.

1933
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Blair Beckman, part two for this item. Thank you.

1934
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I think it's a pretty good name change. I don't know enough about San Diego history to know the intricacies of why it's named Chicano Park.

1935
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But I've been here for a few years now. I've seen some initial reasons why and it's history.

1936
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It's nice. It's a good name, I think. So thank you for that.

1937
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I wanted to comment that in my whatever forms of advocacy.

1938
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By the way, thank you to Council person, the covers words. I will have to reshape my words accordingly.

1939
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Or I will shape my reshape my words accordingly from the previous item.

1940
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For I learned a lot of good activism from San Jose as I was learning whatever forms of activism I have.

1941
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From a lot from Dolores Puerto, more so actually than Cesar Chavez.

1942
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So I've been kind of learning from her styles.

1943
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And I think that was being promoted to young people, her importance and what she offered.

1944
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And Council person from Wilpert, Albert Gray, good advice.

1945
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It's not just one person. It's a collective. It's an embodiment.

1946
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And working towards that concepts of indigenous issues.

1947
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The indigenous concepts in the sort of working together is interesting and good luck what we can do together continuing.

1948
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Thank you.

1949
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Thank you, David Riko.

1950
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Like I'm following individuals, please come forward to the other reserve seats.

1951
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David Riko, Don Enzina, Sanchez and Sylvia and Rika.

1952
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This is the mic right here.

1953
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Thank you for your time. I just want to say that I want to support the name change to Chicano Park Boulevard.

1954
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And also there's a lot of community members that are not able to come here and that I've talked to.

1955
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And so I want to also let you guys know that there's a lot of people in support of the name change because we had wanted that name change a long time ago.

1956
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There was a proposal for the name change.

1957
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I don't want to exactly know the exact year.

1958
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But I just want to say that I support it and I hope that it can be done the name change.

1959
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Thank you.

1960
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Thank you, David.

1961
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Don Enzina.

1962
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You do have check that people are seeing you time, but I don't see any other speaker slips.

1963
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So then it's a mess.

1964
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I don't know.

1965
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But I if I take longer than a minute and a half than I am going to continue speaking just FYI because I do feel it's important that certain things be said and noted.

1966
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So I'm good afternoon council members.

1967
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My name is Sanchez.

1968
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I also go by seeing it.

1969
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I'm the youngest daughter of Ramon Chunky Sanchez and he's a registered and I'm also the current vice chair of the CPSC.

1970
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And a direct descendant of the original founding families of Chicano Park in Chicano Park on the Bay.

1971
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As you know, the CPSC has served as the caretakers and protectors of Chicano Park for more than 50 years.

1972
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That's why the reason we've endured this gives me so long and more than five decades is very simple.

1973
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We refuse to be sellouts or compromise on morals.

1974
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We are refused to become disconnected from the community.

1975
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And we have refused to become under the outside pressures.

1976
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Our responsibility has always been for the people that we advocate for within our community.

1977
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And that is also why relationships and communication is very crucial to the work that we do.

1978
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Having strong communications and connections with council members or the representatives.

1979
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Like Lucero Magandai helps ensure that our community stays connected to decisions affecting our neighborhood, our park and our cultural spaces.

1980
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So when issues arise, we know who to call, how to communicate and how to ensure our community's voices heard.

1981
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Additionally, the CPSC's efforts have gone beyond the park.

1982
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For 70 years, CPSC members like the lay running through Heo Jose Gomez, Rico Bueno, Trunkey Sanchez,

1983
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battle for access to the waterfront and Chicano Park on the bay was created as a result of that effort.

1984
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Our advocacy to restore names in history is connected to Chicano Park existed long before the current conversations around this street renaming names matter.

1985
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They carry the story of a place and the people who fought for it.

1986
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Renaming says such as parkway to Chicano Park Boulevard recognizes the movement that was born in bodyologans, slash Logan Heights.

1987
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The struggle, the organizing, the resistance and the collective determination that created one of the most important cultural landmarks, not only in this country, but I believe throughout the whole world.

1988
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For decades, our community has had to defend our land, our culture and our history against forces that attempted to overlook or erase it and even still to this day.

1989
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But yeah, we are still here. The park remains, the murals remain, and the people definitely remain.

1990
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This work has always been collective and it will continue to be collective and speaking personally.

1991
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I will not stop advocating for this community until the cultural erasure that neighborhoods like Mario Logan have faced finally come to an end.

1992
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Because our history deserves to be protected and our story deserves to be told by the people who lived it. Thank you.

1993
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All right, so the record counts the number of foster gave a minute and a half. So thank you, sir.

1994
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So the end.

1995
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The people you see here presented do and are and have been and continue and will be always as long as I live part of that history.

1996
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They are generally representational of the people who originally took over the park land that we were promised, which was being created or used or going to be used as a Harry patrol station.

1997
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But we did not need that. So we took it over and it became what you see now, as you can park a national wall historically recognized monument to art, which has many cultural influences, which is what makes up the material.

1998
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And so we honor that the street as named as the city has noted does not represent what we want to be represented.

1999
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We want to be very represented as the community that was did not not divide it before the five was built.

2000
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Which was I believe in 19 whatever you will that's history and we can look it up anyway, but then again here we are faced.

2001
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We have seen an issue that is morally and socially important to be represented by the city because

2002
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Chicano Park rebrands represents this community, the city of San Diego, the state of California,

2003
03:45:14,160 --> 03:45:23,360
and this area of the U.S. integrated states. Worldwide. Worldwide. We are in Kashmir,

2004
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recognize part in addition to that we are the only Chicano Park in the world with murals,

2005
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as large as for anyone who passes by even our goals of the bridge and see its art.

2006
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And once we start disassociating our art and its origins to access,

2007
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then we are not doing a service to the artists, to the community, and to the region.

2008
03:45:50,480 --> 03:45:57,680
So I encourage we do rename that avenue, whatever it's called now, whatever it was called before,

2009
03:45:58,240 --> 03:46:07,040
from, what is it? The beginning association of the name to the end by the bay. And I let you know,

2010
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I just came, we just came from the bay, from the coastal commission office. They're waiting for

2011
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your decision on what to do. So I hope you do the right thing. But in addition to that, I want to end with

2012
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something that is really, really, very relevant because all the people here that you see talking

2013
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except for the gentleman over there is related to someone who said, there is an energy here there

2014
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that's hard to describe. When you see your people struggling for something positive, it's very inspiring.

2015
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The park was about my sacrifice and it demonstrates what a community can do when they stick together

2016
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and make it happen. This is from your own website for your tourist attractions. Your general outreach to the

2017
03:47:06,400 --> 03:47:13,440
world. Chicana Park Boulevard will provide easier access by no, no name and click, no,

2018
03:47:13,440 --> 03:47:19,680
inclature from the freeway, from the streets, everywhere. And that, I am hoping you support as well

2019
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for Chicana Park on the bay because that's what it was named when the original plans were drawn and approved

2020
03:47:26,560 --> 03:47:33,120
by the port in 1989 and never enacted. We are now pushing for that as well. So we hope you have that.

2021
03:47:33,120 --> 03:47:40,640
And speaking about petitions, this is boots on the street petition, one page only of signatures that

2022
03:47:40,640 --> 03:47:46,640
were getting door to door. People, the people, we walk the streets. We spend the evening talking to workers.

2023
03:47:46,640 --> 03:47:51,840
We go to their lunch hours when Chicana Park and the bay. We are getting signatures. We don't have enough

2024
03:47:51,840 --> 03:47:58,560
for it to present for today because one boots on the street. We didn't get them together in time. But that

2025
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is a sample that I believe you have it in your packet. Chicana Park on the bay is the end of Chicana

2026
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Park Boulevard, which comes from the five to Chicana Park. And so I hope you do the right thing. Thank you.

2027
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And further record, I gave three minutes.

2028
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That concludes with the comment here in Council Chambers. I'm giving a story in the five minute timer

2029
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and going to those participating online. Hesus Martin Gallegos.

2030
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You all right. Okay. Okay.

2031
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Hi, good afternoon. My name is Hesus Martin Gallegos. I'm a community organizing coordinator at the Chicana

2032
03:48:42,560 --> 03:48:48,560
Federation. As a first generation Mexican American, I grew up with the lessons of the farm workers movement,

2033
03:48:48,560 --> 03:48:53,040
lessons of the collective fight against injustice that have been instilled in our identities.

2034
03:48:53,920 --> 03:48:59,200
The news about Cesar's conduct shocker community and this is it is clear. It is a clear violation

2035
03:48:59,200 --> 03:49:04,640
of our movement's values. But as we continue to fight for justice, accountability and respect,

2036
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we must recognize the systemic harms and continue on a transformative path to heal past wrongs

2037
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and forge new paths. At the Chicana Federation, we believe that this movement has always been greater than

2038
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one individual. And our community has been at the forefront of that movement here in San Diego with the

2039
03:49:21,200 --> 03:49:26,480
fight for Chicana Park. Recognizing foreign workers day and changing the name of our street to Chicana

2040
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Park Boulevard is a great first step. On behalf of the Chicana Federation, we support both these initiatives

2041
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and we hope they will serve us a catalyst to recognize harms and we start justice. Yes. Yes.

2042
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Next is Zoom user. If you can please unmute.

2043
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Thanks for taking my call. As a white guy, it really saddened me to hear about Cesar.

2044
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You know, always respected him. I need the story being born in San Diego in the 50s.

2045
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And it saddens me to that this is turning now like this. But I think we should have like

2046
03:50:02,560 --> 03:50:10,080
Barrio Locan have its own city. Give them a mayor. Maybe let them make more decisions for their own place.

2047
03:50:10,640 --> 03:50:16,080
So it's a great place. So it's a no-brainer. They're going to change the name of the other street. It's

2048
03:50:16,080 --> 03:50:22,480
no-brainer. But there could be other things that they have that they have wants for. And the city should

2049
03:50:22,480 --> 03:50:29,520
meet their wants like three or four more. Just while we're doing this renaming a street. So have a good day.

2050
03:50:29,840 --> 03:50:33,600
Okay. Bye. Next is Tony. If you can please unmute.

2051
03:50:38,480 --> 03:50:44,240
Yes. Hello. Thank you. I'm in strong support of this decision to rename this street. I think like

2052
03:50:44,240 --> 03:50:48,640
studying the origins of the history like I said earlier, that's what the people have always wanted.

2053
03:50:49,200 --> 03:50:57,280
As a Chicano activist, this was a huge disappointment to learn this information or to hear these allegations.

2054
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And yeah, I'm in support of changing the name. So hopefully that gets done. Thank you.

2055
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Next is Andy Garcia. If you can please unmute.

2056
03:51:13,920 --> 03:51:20,080
Thank you council members of San Diego. My name is Andy Garcia. Founder of Ortega Park's

2057
03:51:20,080 --> 03:51:25,760
steering committee in Santa Barbara. We are a sister park to Chicano Park. I am here in support of

2058
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the renaming to Chicano Park way. We are here to also state that Chicano Park is founding families like the

2059
03:51:33,360 --> 03:51:41,280
Sanchez family and the current steering committee are nationally known entities that have employed

2060
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influence and impacted millions globally. I'm a former student of San Diego colleges and my own

2061
03:51:48,640 --> 03:51:56,720
connection with Chicano Park. It's legacy that has fueled my own community work. It is in fact the

2062
03:51:56,720 --> 03:52:04,640
Chicano Park song that inspired me to leave Santa Barbara in a 10 college in San Diego. I'm sorry. I'm just

2063
03:52:04,640 --> 03:52:12,800
quite emotional. It's it's a home to me. We applaud this council and San Diego community in making

2064
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this adjustment to move forward, upward, and for generations to come. Give Eva Chicano Park way.

2065
03:52:20,880 --> 03:52:31,200
Thank you so much. Thank you. Next is 8700. Some people, some people have been putting their hand up

2066
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and down. So just make sure you leave your hand up. 8700 please proceed. I'm sorry. A city court

2067
03:52:37,760 --> 03:52:47,600
for how much time. I'm in and a half. Thank you so much. Joy of Sanyata. I have to start out

2068
03:52:47,600 --> 03:52:54,560
by saying I'm sorry. I just raised my hand. I just needed to, you know, tell you why. But I really don't

2069
03:52:54,560 --> 03:53:02,880
know the history of this and I can't speak well to it for you. So I'll leave that all up to you to make your

2070
03:53:02,880 --> 03:53:11,040
decision. But certainly listening to everyone, which I did, it seems very clear which way to go.

2071
03:53:11,040 --> 03:53:20,000
But I want to say this, President Alacaba, and and council member Marino. I was just very touched

2072
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by the dialogue that happened between the two of you and how we're willing to be knowledgeable and shapeshifts

2073
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through rules of things or the procedures of things or change the process of things. This is what's

2074
03:53:35,760 --> 03:53:44,480
exciting about life when we can go outside to the edges and and just meet the moment. And that's the

2075
03:53:44,480 --> 03:53:51,280
opportunity of life and I just was really touched by seeing that back and forth between the two of you

2076
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and, you know, of course being a participant. I was part of that, you know, seeing the floor of the

2077
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agenda items and and so forth. So it's just a beautiful experience for me and I'm going to try

2078
03:54:03,200 --> 03:54:10,000
how much that meant to be and we need more of that in our government, in our processes of government.

2079
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So thank you very much. It's been a great week. Love to all. Thank you. That does things good for the

2080
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comment for this item. All right. Thank you, City Clerk. So we will now turn it over to council members,

2081
03:54:21,520 --> 03:54:28,400
the comments questions in our team of motion on item S510 and we'll start with council member Marino.

2082
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Thank you and I want to start off by thanking all of the residents that spoke on this item today.

2083
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And I also want to thank Ms. Maganda from the Mayor's office for your work in advancing the

2084
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item forward. Today's action is about more than renaming a street. It's about community, identity,

2085
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and ensuring that our public spaces reflect the people in history that define them. The recent

2086
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reporting on S6Haviz has raised serious and deeply troubling concerns that we cannot ignore. It's

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important that we take these matters seriously and ensure that the names of our public spaces reflect the

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values we uphold as a city. This action is not about diminishing the broader movement,

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but about making a thoughtful decision in light of information. Renaming the street allows us to move

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forward in a way that centers community values and respects the voices and concerns that have been raised.

2091
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I'm pleased to see the strong support from Barrio Logan for renaming the street to Chicano Park

2092
03:55:34,560 --> 03:55:40,480
Boulevard. It shows that this decision is grounded in the voices of residents, community leaders,

2093
03:55:40,480 --> 03:55:46,560
and organizations who know this neighborhood the best. Chicano Park is not just a national

2094
03:55:46,560 --> 03:55:53,760
historic landmark. It's the cultural heart of the Latino community in San Diego. It is sacred land.

2095
03:55:53,760 --> 03:56:02,400
It represents decades of activism, our resilience, and also pride. We must also recognize our ancestors

2096
03:56:02,480 --> 03:56:09,760
past and present and present who fought for this land to become a park. Renaming the street to reflect

2097
03:56:09,760 --> 03:56:16,160
the legacy honors the community as a whole and recognizes a place that has inspired generations.

2098
03:56:16,720 --> 03:56:23,760
This is a meaningful and positive step and I'm glad to support it. I do have a few items for staff.

2099
03:56:25,040 --> 03:56:31,440
Number one, how long will it take to fully implement these changes? Particularly the installation

2100
03:56:31,440 --> 03:56:38,960
of new street signs along the corridor and the freeway exits? Thank you for your question,

2101
03:56:38,960 --> 03:56:44,800
councilmember. The ordinance is going to be coming back to council for a second reading and then we

2102
03:56:44,800 --> 03:56:52,160
would need to wait 30 days before we can change the signs. It'll put us around mid-June as the earliest date

2103
03:56:52,160 --> 03:56:58,320
for us to install. As I mentioned earlier, we are coordinating with other agencies including

2104
03:56:58,320 --> 03:57:04,080
CalTrans and they're currently working on a project. This fall will need to have additional

2105
03:57:04,080 --> 03:57:09,600
coordination with them as well. It sounds like the streets signs are going to go first and then we'll

2106
03:57:09,600 --> 03:57:17,360
start seeing movement around fall with CalTrans. Correct. Thank you for that. Second, what support

2107
03:57:17,360 --> 03:57:23,920
will be available for residents and businesses who may face challenges updating their address. This

2108
03:57:23,920 --> 03:57:30,800
includes things like driver's license, identification card, mail services, business records, legal

2109
03:57:30,800 --> 03:57:37,920
documents, passports and other important records. I'd like to understand how the city plans to assist in

2110
03:57:37,920 --> 03:57:44,880
easing this transition. Thank you for that question. Well, this is typically not part of the

2111
03:57:44,880 --> 03:57:52,720
renaming process. The mayor's office is committing to putting a bilingual one-pager together to provide

2112
03:57:52,720 --> 03:57:58,720
guidance for all of those personal documents that need to be updated. As mentioned, we did do

2113
03:57:58,720 --> 03:58:04,480
door-to-door canvassing and plan to continue to do so following the adoption of this item. We did also

2114
03:58:05,200 --> 03:58:10,960
coordinate with the Barrier Logan Association and they've agreed to support these efforts. Thank you.

2115
03:58:10,960 --> 03:58:17,440
Thank you for answering this question. Or the two questions I had, I do believe this is a meaningful

2116
03:58:17,440 --> 03:58:23,840
and deeply thoughtful action. One that reflects the strength resilience and enduring cultural

2117
03:58:23,840 --> 03:58:30,880
identity of Barrier Logan. This is a community shaped by struggle pride and generations who turned

2118
03:58:30,880 --> 03:58:37,920
hardship into art, voice and visibility creating something truly powerful and irreplaceable.

2119
03:58:38,880 --> 03:58:45,920
It honors what makes this neighborhood not only unique but profoundly important to the story of our region.

2120
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Chicano Park stands as a living monument to the legacy, a testament to the Chicano movement and

2121
03:58:51,520 --> 03:58:59,040
the generations who fought to be seen, heard, and remembered with dignity and respect. And with that,

2122
03:58:59,040 --> 03:59:04,960
I'm happy to move staffs, move approval for staff's recommendation. Ikevi Valarasa.

2123
03:59:06,320 --> 03:59:10,480
All right, thank you, council members. If we do a motion by council member Maran on the move staff recommendation,

2124
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we'll go next to council member Kempeo. Thank you, council president. I'll second the motion.

2125
03:59:14,880 --> 03:59:19,200
I think council member Maran offers very, very strong words and thank the members of the

2126
03:59:19,200 --> 03:59:24,160
public who came in today to represent the community. So well, thank you for being here and thank you for

2127
03:59:24,160 --> 03:59:29,440
fighting for decades for that concludes my second. All right. Thank you, council members. So we have a motion by

2128
03:59:29,440 --> 03:59:33,600
council member Maran on the second by council member Kempeo to move the staff recommendation.

2129
03:59:33,600 --> 03:59:38,560
We'll go next to council member Eli Rivera. Thank you, council president. I'll just reiterate the appreciation

2130
03:59:38,560 --> 03:59:45,280
to staff from moving quickly on this community for being engaged. And I'll just like I'm really,

2131
03:59:45,280 --> 03:59:52,080
really glad we're doing this. This is a moment in time where cities, states, institutions are running

2132
03:59:52,080 --> 03:59:59,920
away from actions like this that proudly lean into culture and identity.

2133
04:00:00,000 --> 04:00:10,000
And I'm glad that we're not allowing the dashed Trump regime to intimidate San Diego away from actions like this. I think that's really important.

2134
04:00:10,000 --> 04:00:16,000
So all of the history that built to this moment, I think that's why we didn't even consider that.

2135
04:00:16,000 --> 04:00:29,000
If there hadn't been decades of movement work, there's a different world, a different reality, where we default to the preferences of the regime,

2136
04:00:29,000 --> 04:00:35,000
and move away from identity, and thankfully, all that movement work happened.

2137
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And we're hearing this place where, don't bet an aye, we lean into it, we're proud of it, it's a court of who San Diego is.

2138
04:00:42,000 --> 04:00:47,000
So we're glad to see that. Thank you for everyone who's been part of that effort, part of that movement work.

2139
04:00:47,000 --> 04:00:49,000
Very, very supportive. Thank you.

2140
04:00:49,000 --> 04:00:53,000
All right, thank you, Council Member Yola Rivera, not seeing anybody else in the lights.

2141
04:00:53,000 --> 04:00:57,000
I, too, will reiterate my thanks to Councillor Morano for the leadership on that.

2142
04:00:57,000 --> 04:01:01,000
And the quick reaction and to the mayor's office for your response.

2143
04:01:01,000 --> 04:01:07,000
And once again, navigating the nuances of the municipal code and how we can actually get these things done.

2144
04:01:07,000 --> 04:01:12,000
And coordinating with other outside agencies that also will be affected by this action.

2145
04:01:12,000 --> 04:01:18,000
So with that, we have a motion by Council Member Morano and a second by Council Member Camp Hugh.

2146
04:01:18,000 --> 04:01:20,000
And please call the roll.

2147
04:01:23,000 --> 04:01:33,000
Sorry, the voting system, please guess your vote.

2148
04:01:33,000 --> 04:01:37,000
Oh, sorry.

2149
04:01:37,000 --> 04:01:43,000
That passes unanimously, nine to zero. Thank you, Council President.

2150
04:01:43,000 --> 04:02:00,000
Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you.

2151
04:02:00,000 --> 04:02:02,000
Thank you.

2152
04:02:02,000 --> 04:02:11,000
And thank you, go ahead, thank you to staff for your flexibility and now we're getting these two items.

2153
04:02:11,000 --> 04:02:13,000
I think it was exactly the right thing to do.

2154
04:02:13,000 --> 04:02:20,000
So with that, clerk, please introduce the city council and the public facilities finance authority companion items.

2155
04:02:20,000 --> 04:02:22,000
Thank you, Council President.

2156
04:02:22,000 --> 04:02:27,000
Item 3301 is the authorization for the public facilities financing authority of the city of San Diego,

2157
04:02:27,000 --> 04:02:31,000
who are revenue bonds series 26A and series 26B.

2158
04:02:31,000 --> 04:02:35,000
The 262 are revenue bonds preliminary official official statement.

2159
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And item FA1 is the approval of the form and authorization of the distribution of the preliminary official statement,

2160
04:02:40,000 --> 04:02:44,000
authorization of the execution delivery and distribution of the official statement,

2161
04:02:44,000 --> 04:02:49,000
in connection with the issuance and sale by the public facilities financing authority of the city of San Diego,

2162
04:02:49,000 --> 04:02:52,000
series 26A and series 26B.

2163
04:02:52,000 --> 04:02:53,000
So we're revenue bonds.

2164
04:02:53,000 --> 04:02:55,000
This item is not subject to the mayor's veto.

2165
04:02:55,000 --> 04:02:57,000
Thank you, Council President.

2166
04:02:57,000 --> 04:02:58,000
All right, thank you, City Clerk.

2167
04:02:58,000 --> 04:03:01,000
And with that staff, as you settle in, please introduce yourself for the record.

2168
04:03:01,000 --> 04:03:03,000
Let us know how much time you need.

2169
04:03:03,000 --> 04:03:06,000
Good afternoon, Council President LaCaba and members of the council.

2170
04:03:06,000 --> 04:03:09,000
This is your deep on the assistant director of the department of finance.

2171
04:03:09,000 --> 04:03:13,000
And presenting with me today are Kevin Warner, finance and coordinator.

2172
04:03:13,000 --> 04:03:16,000
Also with DOF and deputy city attorney, David Powell.

2173
04:03:16,000 --> 04:03:18,000
You'll need about 10 minutes.

2174
04:03:19,000 --> 04:03:21,000
Thank you.

2175
04:03:21,000 --> 04:03:26,000
The action for your consideration this afternoon is the authorization of the preliminary official statement

2176
04:03:26,000 --> 04:03:33,000
for the public facilities financing authority, sewer revenue bonds, series 2026A and 2026B.

2177
04:03:33,000 --> 04:03:40,000
As a standard practice for long term bond issuances, the authorization is obtained through a two step process.

2178
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The first step, approval by the city council and the PFA fee of the legal framework for the bonds was completed late last calendar year.

2179
04:03:48,000 --> 04:03:58,000
This included authorization to issue bonds in a principle amount not to exceed 240 million, as well as authorization to refund the existing sewer revenue bonds.

2180
04:03:58,000 --> 04:04:04,000
Today we are here for the second step of the process seeking authorization for the POS for these bonds.

2181
04:04:04,000 --> 04:04:06,000
But that I will turn it over to Kevin.

2182
04:04:06,000 --> 04:04:07,000
Thank you, Joe.

2183
04:04:07,000 --> 04:04:11,000
I'm here to give a 2026 sewer revenue bond update.

2184
04:04:11,000 --> 04:04:28,000
With our 2026 series AR new money, we anticipate receiving 226 million dollars of proceeds that a true interest cost of a 4.43% that makes an annual estimated annual debt service of $14 million from FY 2021 through 256.

2185
04:04:28,000 --> 04:04:38,000
In addition, our 2026 series A refunding bonds, we will be refunding 2015 and 2016 A bonds in order to achieve savings.

2186
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We will have that present value savings of around 11%.

2187
04:04:42,000 --> 04:04:51,000
And those annual savings is approximately $3 million from fiscal year 2027 to fiscal year 2039 on an annual basis.

2188
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Our 2026 series B, this is a short term issuance.

2189
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This provides a liquidity to the system.

2190
04:04:58,000 --> 04:05:02,000
We anticipate the proceeds to be approximately $30 million.

2191
04:05:02,000 --> 04:05:11,000
The purpose of this is for providing liquidity for SRF loan reimbursement timing issues and year-end true up statements.

2192
04:05:11,000 --> 04:05:18,000
This item, the total interest cost is about $2.8 million and the majority is May 15, 2021.

2193
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This is anticipated to be revenue neutral as the interest earnings on the amount that we borrow will cover the cost of interest on the bonds.

2194
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In addition, we have just the estimated sources and uses table put on here.

2195
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As well as we have finalized our underwriter Syndicate, we are going to negotiate it route for our underwriters Syndicate, our underwriters sell the bonds for the city.

2196
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Our underwriters include Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Academy Securities and Seabird Williams and Chank.

2197
04:05:58,000 --> 04:06:11,000
The city also recently received strong credit ratings for the 2006 A and B's to a revenue bonds with a double A rating from S&P Global ratings and a double A rating with a negative outlook from Fits ratings.

2198
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The negative outlook from Fits is a new development for the wastewater system and reflects their view of the city's increasing capital needs over time, including major investments such as pure water phase 1, pure water phase 2, and broader system-wide sewer improvements.

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Importantly, the underlying double A rating remains intact indicating continued confidence in the sewer system's credit fundamentals.

2200
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A memo will be circulated in the next few days to city council regarding additional detail on the Fits' rating outlook.

2201
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For our 2026 sewer revenue bonds financing schedule, we are hoping for approval today from both the council and PFFA.

2202
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We would release the POS later this week.

2203
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A bond sale happening most likely in Tuesday, May 5th with our bond closing on May 27th, the bond closing is when we receive all the funds.

2204
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With that, I'll turn it over to David Powell from the city attorney's office.

2205
04:07:05,000 --> 04:07:06,000
Thank you, Kevin.

2206
04:07:06,000 --> 04:07:17,000
So I'm going to first discuss the 26 sewer bonds preliminary fiscal statement or POS as we call it, which is the city's marketing document, which is designed to provide information in the reasonable investor,

2207
04:07:17,000 --> 04:07:20,000
would consider material in making informed investment decision.

2208
04:07:20,000 --> 04:07:25,000
So some of the items that are included in the sewer POS are going to be the bond terms.

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Plan of finance, security and sources of payment, information regarding the wastewater system, some risk factors, the ratings,

2210
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and pertinent system financial regulatory information, including service area facilities, capital improvement program, financial operations, labor insurance, pension and some litigation information as well.

2211
04:07:46,000 --> 04:07:55,000
Additionally, you can see there are several appendices that are listed here on the slide that are included with the POS as well.

2212
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Also included are risk factors related to the sewer system or the wastewater system, which include the demand expense collection, rate setting and the supply, water supply, and risk to the bonds themselves, which are that they're limited obligations, this acceleration provisions, limitations on revenues,

2213
04:08:15,000 --> 04:08:29,000
tax exemptions and absence of a secondary market, and then other risks, which include potential impact, the climate change, cybersecurity, economic, political and social environmental conditions associated with the issuance of the bonds.

2214
04:08:29,000 --> 04:08:42,000
Finally, I'll quickly go over the preliminary official statement disclosure process, which many of you have heard several times before, but it's worth repeating, as I believe is security for you all in making your decision today.

2215
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So, the security disclosure ordinance establishes the disclosure practice working group or DPWG, which includes the COO, the city attorney, the CFO, the deputy city attorney for finance and disclosure outside disclosure council.

2216
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DPWG establishes our controls and procedures which outline the disclosure process.

2217
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This mandate certifications from the mayor, the city attorney, the CFO, sitting there in no material, mistreatment sort of missions in the disclosure document in the POS.

2218
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This also includes solicitation of information from the city attorney's office, PUD, Department of Finance and other contributing departments, in addition to publicly available sources of information, to be reliable.

2219
04:09:25,000 --> 04:09:34,000
Also, there is a review of multiple drafts of the POS with the finance team, city officials and DPWG prior to your consideration here today.

2220
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The finance and group and contributing departments also certified a DPWG on the process and content of the POS prior to posting and sale.

2221
04:09:44,000 --> 04:09:51,000
So, the POS is ultimately approved by DPWG, pursuant to the controls and procedures.

2222
04:09:51,000 --> 04:10:00,000
Also, there are certifications by the mayor, the city attorney, the CFO, and DPWG provided the city council via the disclosure responsibilities memo issued by the city attorney's office.

2223
04:10:00,000 --> 04:10:08,000
This memo, as you know, outlines the city council's legal obligations and includes certifications from all the contributing departments.

2224
04:10:08,000 --> 04:10:13,000
Any final updates of the POS will be provided to the city council prior to posting.

2225
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And I will turn back over to Kevin.

2226
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Thank you.

2227
04:10:17,000 --> 04:10:26,000
These are the items for consideration for the distribution of the preliminary official statement and authorization and execution of the official statement after the pricing and the bonds.

2228
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With that, concludes our presentation.

2229
04:10:28,000 --> 04:10:29,000
We're open for questions.

2230
04:10:29,000 --> 04:10:32,000
All right. Thank you for the presentation and the work to bring inside and forward.

2231
04:10:32,000 --> 04:10:36,000
Clerk, please proceed with the public testimony for these two items.

2232
04:10:36,000 --> 04:10:46,000
Blair, be prepared if you can, please come forward.

2233
04:10:46,000 --> 04:10:52,000
You'll have two minutes.

2234
04:10:52,000 --> 04:10:55,000
Hi. Where are we? Thank you for this item.

2235
04:10:55,000 --> 04:11:01,000
I didn't quite understand all the other.

2236
04:11:01,000 --> 04:11:05,000
I don't know if you have any questions on mentions for items such as cybersecurity.

2237
04:11:05,000 --> 04:11:10,000
How that relates to the sewer bond issues.

2238
04:11:10,000 --> 04:11:20,000
I'm just starting to learn to to re separate further understand the differences between sewer bond issues and storm water issues.

2239
04:11:20,000 --> 04:11:22,000
So good luck in that process.

2240
04:11:22,000 --> 04:11:29,000
It's an important separation of the two items and I'm trying to better understand that.

2241
04:11:29,000 --> 04:11:42,000
Just I guess with bond issues, you know, if you're dealing with at some level cybersecurity bond concepts,

2242
04:11:42,000 --> 04:11:52,000
the work we do with tech accountability just makes our city, if we do it well, more valuable, more people are more interested.

2243
04:11:52,000 --> 04:11:57,000
And I guess I'm hearing that that includes the money situations as well.

2244
04:11:57,000 --> 04:12:02,000
So we're just considered a more a better way around.

2245
04:12:02,000 --> 04:12:08,000
So good luck tech accountability can help helps with the procurement process as well.

2246
04:12:08,000 --> 04:12:15,000
And how you talk to other people about when you present that we have good tech accountability that helps everyone.

2247
04:12:15,000 --> 04:12:22,000
And that means also we're practicing safely and that means people don't want to hack us as much.

2248
04:12:22,000 --> 04:12:29,000
If we're doing good things and building trust people won't want to hack us as much as simple as that with the cybersecurity stuff.

2249
04:12:29,000 --> 04:12:32,000
Thank you for that patience with that.

2250
04:12:32,000 --> 04:12:41,000
Overall, this is my description of my life trying to understand the differences between sewer and storm water issues for ourselves.

2251
04:12:41,000 --> 04:12:47,000
Good luck with what you can be doing and with these sort of items.

2252
04:12:47,000 --> 04:12:53,000
And I'm working on our sewer issues and how we can talk to Mexico about good sewer things.

2253
04:12:53,000 --> 04:12:55,000
Thank you.

2254
04:12:55,000 --> 04:12:56,000
Thank you.

2255
04:12:56,000 --> 04:13:08,000
I started the five minute time we're going to those online 8700 if you can please unmute.

2256
04:13:08,000 --> 04:13:12,000
Thank you, city clerk. Joyce and you out of CD 3.

2257
04:13:12,000 --> 04:13:18,000
I'm going on a limb on this because I'm just getting.

2258
04:13:18,000 --> 04:13:22,000
Putting my big toe in this bond.

2259
04:13:22,000 --> 04:13:24,000
Get.

2260
04:13:24,000 --> 04:13:27,000
System and so forth.

2261
04:13:27,000 --> 04:13:31,000
But what just here's just one thing that popped up it's going to be short.

2262
04:13:31,000 --> 04:13:35,000
I didn't look at the PLS on Google it was very it's very fascinating.

2263
04:13:35,000 --> 04:13:41,000
I just had to run through it quick and you know it's very critical to the investors.

2264
04:13:41,000 --> 04:13:54,000
So I'm concerned about this our CIP that and how much we have to express about that to the investors and how that exacerbates our risk.

2265
04:13:54,000 --> 04:14:03,000
So I don't know if that's those are decent comments or a decent question from a public person, but I thought I'd put that out there for you.

2266
04:14:03,000 --> 04:14:06,000
I think you so much love to all.

2267
04:14:06,000 --> 04:14:07,000
Thank you.

2268
04:14:07,000 --> 04:14:12,000
That does conclude public comment on this item items.

2269
04:14:12,000 --> 04:14:13,000
All right.

2270
04:14:13,000 --> 04:14:21,000
We'll turn over to council members for questions and comments and we'll entertain and motion on each of the two items starting with item 331.

2271
04:14:21,000 --> 04:14:26,000
But we'll start with council member Marino.

2272
04:14:26,000 --> 04:14:27,000
Wonderful.

2273
04:14:27,000 --> 04:14:30,000
Thank you so much for the presentation.

2274
04:14:30,000 --> 04:14:35,000
I appreciate the work of debt management and the Department of Finance.

2275
04:14:35,000 --> 04:14:42,000
I would also like to think the disclosure practice working group for the review of the pre-liminary official statements.

2276
04:14:42,000 --> 04:14:46,000
I do have a few questions that I will be asking for the record.

2277
04:14:46,000 --> 04:14:58,000
Do you believe that all relevant and material information that would need to be considered by potential bond holders and investors has been disclosed in the pre-liminary official statement?

2278
04:14:58,000 --> 04:14:59,000
Yes.

2279
04:14:59,000 --> 04:15:00,000
Thank you.

2280
04:15:00,000 --> 04:15:06,320
Do you believe that any information contained in the preliminary official statement is inaccurate

2281
04:15:06,320 --> 04:15:13,200
or misleading to potential bond holders and investors? No. Is there any additional material

2282
04:15:13,200 --> 04:15:18,160
information that this city council should be aware of today concerning the content of these

2283
04:15:18,160 --> 04:15:25,440
preliminary official statements? And are there any questions? This council has not asked

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that should have been asked. I don't believe so. With that, I'm happy to make a motion to move staff's

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recommendation. Thank you, council president. All right. We have a motion by council member Marena to move the staff

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recommendation on item 331. We'll go next to council member Campbell. Thank you so much. Thank you for the

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presentation and for all your thoughtfulness and regard to these kind of matters. I'm very happy to second

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motion. All right. Thank you. Council member. So we have a motion by council member Marena.

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A second by council member Campbell to move the staff recommendation on item 331. We'll go to council member,

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a lot of open. Thank you very much for the presentation and the work on this and a lot of work goes

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into putting in the bond financing document disclosures. And I just want to make sure that this is planned

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for in our debt ratios. Correct. We're still not going to bump above line that we need to be below.

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Council member for clarification. This is the sewer credit. The debt ratios are only

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for the general fund. Okay. At least you have a new bond. So the sewer bonds are governed by the

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coverage ratios as spelled out in the sewer legal documents and Senator Price Fund. Yes. Okay.

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Got it. All right. Thank you. Thank you for reminding me of that. It's already in budget season. I'm

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getting confused on our funds. Thank you very much. And I'm happy to support the motion. All right. Thank

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you. I think council member Vaughan Wilpert not seeing anybody else in the lights. We have a motion

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by council member Marena on the second by council member Campbell to move the staff recommendation on item 331.

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Please call the roll clerk. I started the voting system. Please guess your vote.

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And that passes unanimously. 9 to 0. Thank you, council president. We will now adjourn as the city council

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and convene as the public facilities financing authority to vote on the public facilities finance

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authority item council member Marena and council member Campbell. All right. So we have a motion by council

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member Marena on the second by council member Campbell to move the staff recommendation on public facilities

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financing authority item FAA one. Clerk. Please call the roll. I started the vote. I started the vote.

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I'm voting to some please cast your vote. And that passes unanimously. 9 to 0. Thank you.

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And with that we will now take up the public facilities financing authority non agenda public comment.

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Public facilities finance authority number is respecting and appreciates the public input and fully

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committed to protecting every participant's free speech rights at the public facilities financing authority

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meeting clerk proceed with public comment. I think council president per roll 2.7.

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Not agenda public comment is an opportunity for members of the public to comment on items

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that are not on the agenda but within the subject matter jurisdiction of the public facilities financing

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authority each speaker will have two minutes if you are in chambers. Please submit your speakers. If you're

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joining us virtually please raise your hand to speak by tapping raise your hand icon or star 9.

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Blair Bigwin you can go to the microphone. Hi thank you Blair Bigwin. Thank you for taking my card.

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I wanted to offer I really meant to offer more from the sewer bond issue that you know you just you just

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worked on an arrangement for Troyus Creek I think a very new innovative underground water pipe system.

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That has filtration systems that leak into the marshlands at the end and end of its journey.

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It's like innovative and interesting and I think those ideas for Mexico could be really helpful

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and how we're trying to address Mexico at this time and I had the really interesting thought that

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there's I've been back and forth in San Diego since the late eighties and it's like

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there's always this code that we're not supposed to quite be fully working with Tijuana in some ways

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and interestingly I just realized that Tijuana probably has the same feeling about San Diego

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and so it's that rub that we don't quite get things accomplished together. I mean there's a lot of

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worry about what the Tijuana rivers doing right now. That same worry was there in the 1980s and the same

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conversations were happening then as they're happening now where we have some conversation in other ways we

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don't talk to each other and I'm trying to figure out ways that you know we build up certain societal

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standards that we don't work with Tijuana and they do the same and how do we work through that at this

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time. Good luck in your efforts with this sort of item or with the previous item with with

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sewer issues and how to develop good communication and dialogue with Mexico and

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technology practices. Thank you. I'm sorry the five minute timer going to this participating remotely

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8700 if you can please unmute. Thank you Tijuana. Joy is in Nata. I can't remember

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morning you know you remember I hope that I have loved when you asked those questions and I think

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everybody knows what I mean by that she just asked them on that last item and so my request for

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you to consider the marina is that who are you going to pass the question the time to before you leave

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and thank you for your beautiful service to the people of San Diego but I'm really concerned about that

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because those questions must be asked and I don't remember anyone before you really asking the questions

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of the way you do and just your sincerity and your power behind them so thank you. Now a little

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more on this so let me if I have time I hope so then we read this from the pension article. The higher

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payment this year comes despite the city's unfunded pension debt shrinking slightly from 3.49 billion

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to 3.646 billion the debt formerly called an unfunded actuarial liability is based on

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co-worsties long-term reliability projection of 14.5 billion compared to his long-term

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asset projection of 11.5 billion so I'm just getting into this tower of debt and

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San Diego coming water authority there's some problem with their debt too or they're going into a

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problem with it in the future I just briefly read that and and SD serves I just read that to you

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I don't get it but it's a concern on the debt so that's new to me I just wanted to put that out to you that

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that this is a place where I think a lot of the public just has no idea or time that I have

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concluded my apologies your time has concluded that does conclude not agenda public comment

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for the PFA. All right thank you City Clerk we will adjourn as the public facilities finance authority

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and reconvene as the city council will close with two adjournments in memory and we will start with council

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member foster the third sir. Thank you council president today we adjourn this city council meeting

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in memory of coach Tony Devon Jackson a mentor a leader and someone who was deeply significant to my

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community and who meant a great deal to me. Coach Jackson was born on July 27, 1957 in Oklahoma

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he moved to San Diego at 13 years old and from that point on this became his home a place where he would

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grow where he would go on to make a lasting impact he attended a federal junior high school and graduate

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or federal junior high and graduated from Patrick Henry high school where he stood out in both football

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and basketball even early on you could see the discipline and leadership that would define his life.

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He continued his education at San Diego City College then San Diego State University where he earned his

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teaching credential. He later earned his master's degree from Wazusa Pacific University education

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matter to coach Jackson not only for himself but for the young people he would go on to guide.

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Coach Jackson dedicated his life to working with youth as a teacher and the coach. He showed up every

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day with purpose. He taught the game but more importantly he taught accountability, discipline and how to

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carry yourself. He made sure you understood that what you did off the field matter just as much.

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He began coaching at Helix High School in 1980 but his legacy is deeply rooted at Lincoln High School

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where he spent more than 15 years shaping young men and leading teams of championships and building

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something bigger than the game. As a Lincoln High School alum, Coach Jackson was one of my coaches.

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He expected a lot from his athletes and students and he never lowered that standard. He pushed us because he

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cared because he saw something in us and he made sure we saw it too. That's something you carry with

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you long after the practices and long after the games, the discipline, the accountability, the

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expectations, the way you show up in life. That stays with you and is part of his legacy. He poured into

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young people across San Diego, Monavista, Southwestern College, youth leagues and travel teams.

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Always giving his time and energy to others and through all of that he remained grounded in his

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faith, his family and his community. He made you feel seen and he made you feel like you mattered, not just

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as an athlete but as a person. He built a life centered on love, family and connection and that showed

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and that showed in how he led and how he lived. I extend my deepest condolences to his family,

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loved ones and all those who had the privilege of knowing him. And with great respect,

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we honor the life of Coach Tony Devon Jackson, his impact and the legacy he lives, he leaves behind.

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Council President, that concludes my comments. Thank you, Council Member.

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I will have the second adjournment in memory. It is with a heavy heart that I adjourned today's

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meeting in memory of Angel Castro. A beloved daughter, sister, wife, friend, dog mom, and dedicated

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city employee. Angel was a lifelong San Diego spending her childhood and adult life as a proud resident of

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Claire Mon. For nearly 45 years, she served as a dedicated city of San Diego, parks and recreation

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employee. Starting with the parks and recreation department in 1981 as a recreation aid and rising

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through the ranks with her most recent position as an area manager within the department. She also

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served over 10 different communities in the city of San Diego, spanning council districts 1, 3, and 6.

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Angel saw the successful opening of both the Carmel Mountain and the Saber Springs Rec Center

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and the Pacific Highlands Ranch Rec Center. A few examples of how Angel's work was celebrated within the

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parks and recreation department include her participation in the automated external defibrillator

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deployment at the Ocean Beach Rec Center in 2005 and her receipt of the exemplary performance award

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for COVID-19 in January 2021. Angel's specialty was her meticulously planned and joy-filled

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community events that had a reputation of drawing in crowds worthy of all. Some of her well-known events

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were movies and concerts in the park, breakfast with Santa, spring egg, excuse me, spring egg

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hunt and Halloween carnivals. In Carmel Valley and Pacific Kindlands Ranch, she partnered with

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the San Diego Police Department Northwestern Division on multiple successful events like skate,

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jam, trunk or tree and holiday toy drives. Each year, these events have grown larger and these

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communities have become more connected and engaged with each other as a result of her work.

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Her gift of making others welcome and creating lasting connections earned her the title of

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second mom to many of those around her. Selflessness was Angel's defining characteristic,

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manifesting itself through her acts of service towards the people she loved and the city she called home.

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Always first in line to be a helping hand or someone to talk to Angel. Angel did it all.

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Angel passed away on February 22nd, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, community, and endless

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kindness to the community she served. The parks and rectum recreation apartment and her friends and family.

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Rest in peace, Angel. And with that we will now adjourn counsel to the next regularly scheduled

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council meeting on Monday, May 11th, 2026 at 10 a.m.