Three committee continue the busy week at City Council.  The Budget Committee will consider a water rate increase and request a public hearing.  Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider Build Back Better amendments and fees.  The Environment Commitee hears an amendment to the contract related to Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

From the Office of Council President Sean Elo-Rivera  

Budget and Government Efficiency Committee Meeting – June 22, 2022 - 9 a.m.

Budget Committee Meeting Agenda

Item 1 - Authorization for the Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego 2022 Water Revenue Bonds – This action requests authorization to issue long-term Water Revenue Bonds to finance the Water Utility’s Capital Improvement Program projects including paying the outstanding Water Revenue Commercial Paper notes

Item 2 - Authorization to execute a Cooperative Procurement Contract with 72 Hour LLC, (dba National Auto Fleet Group) for the purchase of Class 4-8 Chassis with Related Equipment, Accessories, and Services

Item 3 - Authorization to execute a Cooperative Procurement Contract with 72 Hour LLC, (dba National Auto Fleet Group) for the purchase of Automobiles, SUVs, Vans, and Light Trucks with Related Equipment and Accessories

Item 4 - Water Rate Adjustments and Proposition 218 Notice and Hearing – This item is requesting a public hearing be set to discuss and vote on a proposal to increase water rates to cover San Diego County Water Authority charges for water purchases. Additionally, the noticing required under California Proposition 218 of the draft notice outlining the water rate increase, is provided to obtain public comment and feedback.

Item 5 - Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriation Ordinance - The Appropriation Ordinance defines the legal level at which the Mayor and Chief Financial Officer are allowed to control operational and capital expenditures. Pursuant to Section 69 of the Charter of the City of San Diego, the AO shall be adopted by June 30 for operational and capital project spending. Authorities are requested to allow for the financial transactions required to conduct the affairs of the City of San Diego throughout Fiscal Year 2023.

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Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Meeting – June 22, 2022 – 2 p.m.

ATI Committee Meeting Agenda

Consent Agenda

Item 1 - Authorize the use of City Forces for three Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) repair projects and expend Capital Improvement Program Budget funds in an amount not to exceed $3,733.130.24 to three CMP Stormwater pipe repair projects

Item 2 - Authorize Construction Change Order #1 for Slurry Seal Group 2122 Contract for bike lanes on Linda Vista Road, Nimitz Blvd, Park Blvd, and Lincoln Ave

Item 3 - Authorize Construction Change Order #2 with Urban Corps of san Diego County for Design and Construction of Chollas Creek, Oak Park Branch Trail Project extending the contract term beyond 5 years in an amount not to exceed $808,800

Item 4 - First Amendment to the Consultant Agreement (H166749) with Architects Hanna Gabriel Wells for Design of Pacific Highlands Ranch Branch Library

Discussion Agenda

Item 5 - Build Better SD: General Plan Public Facilities Element Amendment, Land Development Code and Land Development Manual Amendments, Citywide Mobility, Fire, and Library Development Impact Fees, Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Program Update, General Plan Maintenance Fund Applicability Revisions, and Annual DIF Report - Build Better SD is a citywide initiative to support San Diego’s infrastructure, equity, climate, housing, quality of life, and conservation goals. This item proposes amendments and fees to the Public Facilities, Services and Safety Element of the City’s General Plan, the San Diego Municipal Code and the Land Development Manual to implement Build Better SD. 

Item 6 - Community Parking Districts FY2023 Annual Plans and Budgets – This item seeks approval of the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Plans and Budgets for the Uptown, Downtown, Mid-City, and Pacific Beach Community Parking Districts.

Item 7 - Execute a Reimbursement Agreement Between the Otay Water District and The City of San Diego, and Request Authorization to Award a Construction Contract in an amount not to exceed $44,000,000.00 and an eight-year period for La Media Road Improvements Project – The Engineering & Capital Projects Department is requesting Council authorization for La Media Road Improvements Project. This action requests Council authorization to execute a Reimbursement Agreement between the Otay Water District (OWD) and The City of San Diego. The proposed new drainage facilities included in the La Media Road Projects are in conflict with existing utilities owned and maintained by OWD.

Item 8 - Authorization to Award Construction Contract #K-22-1972-DBB-3-A for Harbor Drive Trunk Sewer – This item will authorize the award a construction contract to the lowest responsible and reliable bidder.  These actions are for Harbor Drive Trunk Sewer, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project, which will replace approximately 4,646 feet of sewer conveyance pipeline, known as Harbor Drive Trunk Sewer, to provide additional capacity to the sewer system.

Information Agenda

Item 9 - Update on Rick Engineering Company’s Progress in Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance - Rick Engineering will present an update on recent and ongoing Equal Employment Opportunity outreach efforts, including the numerous initiatives, events, and efforts that Rick Engineering has participated in historically. Information on these efforts and the next recruitment steps for Rick Engineering will also be provided at the hearing.

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Environment Committee Meeting – June 23, 2022 – 1 p.m.

Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

Item 1 - Authorization to execute a contract with Polydyne Inc. (Bid No. 10089845-22-J) to purchase Anionic Polymer for Point Loma, Public Utilities Department

Item 2 - Authorization to execute a contract with Polydyne Inc. (Bid No. 10089844-22-J) to purchase Mannich Polymer for Metropolitan Biosolids Center, Public Utilities Department

Item 3 – Contract with Vulcan Materials Company for Disposal Sites for Excavated Material in any Combination (ITB 10089840-22-L) 

Item 4 - First Amendment to the Agreement with the Regents of the University of California, San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography, for continued support for Real-Time Oceanographic Mooring Systems for the Point Loma and South Bay Ocean Outfalls - The City of San Diego’s Real-Time Oceanographic Mooring System is composed of two oceanographic moorings and real-time data systems deployed and operated near the offshore discharge sites for the Point Loma Ocean Outfall and South Bay Ocean Outfall.  This item seeks to execute the First Amendment to the agreement with the Regents of the University of California, San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Ocean Time Series Group to provide continued and ongoing support for City’s real-time oceanographic mooring systems for the Point Loma and South Bay Ocean Outfalls, in an amount not to exceed $1,250,000, bringing the total not to exceed amount of the agreement to $2,500,000;

Item 5 - Review of the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) Solar Equity Program Design per the SDG&E Energy Cooperation Agreement – This is an information item only. Under section 8.a of the Energy Cooperation Agreement between San Diego Gas & Electric and the City, SDG&E commits to developing an equity-focused solar program in partnership with a non-profit organization and $1,000,000 of shareholder funds annually for the ten year initial term of the franchise.

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