What: Resolution adopting a working definition of Islamophobia as an educational tool to identify, condemn and combat anti-Muslim hate, and affirming the City's commitment to religious freedom and civil rights. Direct-docketed by the Council President with a co-sponsoring Council Member after the May 18, 2026 attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego.
Where it stands: Adopted unanimously, 8-0, on September 15 (one Council Member absent). Speakers and Council Members called it a first step, and several asked for follow-up on worship-space security funding, community liaison work and an active shooter alert.
Item 330, heard first in the afternoon session. Community presenters outlined four commitments in the resolution: recognize the documented rise in anti-Muslim hate, adopt a working definition, partner with Muslim communities, and invest in worship-space security, education and interfaith engagement.
Public comment: 65 e-comments (64 in favor, 1 opposed), more than 30 speakers in chambers, about 20 further slips in favor, and remote callers; nearly all in favor, some saying it does not go far enough and some raising related disputes. Individual speakers are not named here.
Council discussion was supportive; follow-up ideas included funding for worship-space security and an active shooter alert, see Active Shooter Alert Framework.