In Tuesday's meeting, Councilmembers will consider the update on the City's Climate Action Plan and related changes to ordinances.  They will also address a group of items for purchases of chemicals for water treatment which were continued from Monday's meeting to allow more time for staff response to Councilmember questions. 

Note: This is the last meeting of the City Council before the August legislative recess.  The City Council committee meetings will be held on September 7 while the next meeting of the full Council will be held on September 12.

From the Office of Council President Sean Elo-Rivera 

City Council Meeting – August 2, 2022 – 10 a.m.

Council Meeting Agenda

10 a.m. – Consent Agenda, Proclamations, Closed Session public comment, non-agenda public comment

11 a.m. – Closed Session – Closed Session Agenda

2 p.m. –Discussion Agenda

Consent Agenda

The Consent Agenda comprises 27 items including appointments and reappointments to the SD County Water Authority Board of Directors and the Accessibility Advisory Board.  It also includes a resolution for the City to declare support of Representative Sara Jacobs’ “My Body, My Data Act” to Protect the Privacy, Data, and Safety of People Seeking Reproductive Healthcare.

Proclamations

Item 30 – Survivors of Torture International Day recognizes an organization that for 25 years has helped survivors heal with culturally-responsive, linguistically appropriate services to torture survivors and their families.

Item 31 – American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month celebrates Muslims in America and their contributions to San Diego communities.

Item 32 – Dr. Sammy Totah Day honors a board chair of the San Diego Workforce Partnership who is stepping down after nine years of services as board member.

Item S501 – Mad Hatters Day recognizes a youth band for their many for their talent and love of performance all overs San Diego.

Item S502 – Bridgette Brashear Day celebrates a San Diego City employee who began work as a janitor over 30 years and became building supervisor of downtown buildings.

Item S503 – Henretta Shields Day celebrates a San Diego resident who will be celebrating her 106th birthday.

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Discussion Agenda

S510 through S515 pertain to purchase of chemicals for the water and wastewater treatment.  The items were continued from Monday’s Council Meeting for staff to have time to provide answers to some of the Councilmembers request for information from staff.

• S510 - Authorization to Amend a Contract With JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc. (BID 10089076-17-V) to Purchase Liquid Chlorine for the City’s Water Treatment Plants, Public Utilities Department


• S511 - Authorization for a Second Amendment to the Contract With US Peroxide, LLC (USP Technologies) (Bid No. 10031657-13-C) to Provide the Peroxide Regenerated Iron Sulfide Control (PRI-SC) and Peroxide Regenerated Iron Chemically Enhanced Primary Treatment Program (PRI-CEPT)


• S512 - Authorization to Amend a Contract With JCI Jones Chemical (Bid No10089515-19-V) to Purchase Caustic Soda (50% solution) for Water and Wastewater Facilities, Public Utilities Department


• S513 - Authorization to Amend Contract With JCI Jones Chemical (Bid No. 10089682-20-V) to Purchase Sodium Hypochlorite (12.5% solution) for Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Public Utilities Department.


• S514 - Authorization for a First Amendment to the Contract With Hill Brothers Chemical Co. (BID No. 10089621-20-V) to Purchase Ammonium Hydroxide for the Water Treatment Plants, Public Utilities Department.


• S515 - Authorization for a First Amendment to the Contract With Kemira Water Solutions (Bid No. 10089520-19-V) to Purchase Ferric Chloride for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants, Public Utilities Department.

Item 330 - 2022 Climate Action Plan – Net Zero by 2035 - The 2022 Climate Action Plan (CAP) sets a goal of achieving net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2035 with updated strategies, measures and actions. This update centers climate equity through robust community engagement and pushes for bold action to mitigate the effects of climate change beyond the previously adopted 2015 CAP.

Item 331 - Climate Action Plan Update Package Municipal Code, Land Development Manual, and Local Coastal Program Amendments (CAP Consistency Regulations) - This item, the CAP Update Package, is a package of amendments to the San Diego Municipal Code, Land Development Manual and Local Coastal Program that implement aspects of the CAP Update.

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