2026-05-19 - City Council
Summary
Built from official minutes. Approved by Council Oct 6, 2026 (unanimous).
- Regular meeting, 10:07 AM to 3:53 PM; seven members present at start, Councilmember Campbell departed at 12:04 PM, recess at noon, reconvened at 2:11 PM with von Wilpert and Elo-Rivera absent.
- La Jolla Shores development appeal affirmed (appeal denied).
- Three Federal Aviation Administration grants for airport design projects totaling $3.9 million; city match of $207,065 approved.
- California Natural Resources Agency grant of $1.5 million for wildfire prevention at Lake Hodges and San Pasqual Valley.
- Parks Foundation in-kind donations of $1.875 million for FY2025.
- El Camino Real to Via De La Valle highway bridge program grant ($183,413 engineering, $41.8 million construction) and Santa Fe Irrigation District reimbursement agreement ($940,000 for facility relocation).
- Salary Ordinance for FY2027 passed with two no votes.
La Jolla Shores Development Appeal
Appeal of Planning Commission decision on 8303 La Jolla Shores Drive project denied; resolutions affirmed the commission's decision to grant permits for demolition and construction of six dwelling units plus one accessory dwelling unit. Public testimony from nine speakers. Vote 7-0.
Airport Capital Improvement Programs
Three resolutions adopted: Montgomery Gibbs Executive Airport terminal apron rehabilitation design ($1.425M), runway and taxiway rehabilitation design ($1.425M), and Brown Field taxiway rehabilitation design ($1.084M). All FAA funded with city matching funds from Airport Enterprise Fund. Vote 6-0.
Wildfire Prevention State Grant
California Natural Resources Agency accepted $1.5 million in grant funds for San Diego Wildfire Resilience Project at Lake Hodges and San Pasqual Valley, with no state match requirement. Vote 6-0.
Parks Foundation Donations
In-kind donations totaling $1.875 million from San Diego Parks Foundation for FY2025 program offerings and park improvement projects accepted. Vote 6-0.
El Camino Real Highway Improvement Project
Highway Bridge Program grant of $183,413 for engineering and $41.8 million for construction of El Camino Real to Via De La Valle (1/2 mile) project; reimbursement agreement with Santa Fe Irrigation District for up to $940,000 for water facility relocation. Vote 6-0.
Salary Ordinance Fiscal Year 2027
Ordinance O-22098 establishing compensation and classifications for city officers and employees. Vote 5-2: Foster and Moreno opposed.
Routine items
Proclamations for National Public Works Week, Hsi Fang Temple Buddha's Birthday, Troy Wilson Day, Al Teatro Catering Day, Callie Day, Emergency Medical Services Week, Aimee Cuellar-Martinez Day, Scantibodies Day, Filipino American Employees Association Day, Purita Buencamino-Andrews Day, Billye Jo Spears Day. Conflict of Interest Codes biennial review directed. Talmadge Banner District established.