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City Council Resolutions and Ordinances

What are Resolutions and Ordinances?

An ordinance is a law adopted by the City Council. Ordinances usually amend, repeal or supplement the Municipal Code; provide zoning specifications; or appropriate money for specific purposes. Most ordinances require two hearings: an introductory hearing, generally followed two weeks later by a second public hearing. Most ordinances go into effect 30 days after the date of final passage.

A resolution is a formal expression of opinion or intention of the City Council. Resolutions go into effect on the date of final passage.

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Council Resolutions and Ordinances by Year

Resolutions and ordinances from 1817-1970 can be found on our Historical Resolutions & Ordinances page.

Official City Documents

Date Doc Num
02/11/1985 O-16371/ O-85-108 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER IX, ARTICLE 1, DIVISION 2, OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 91.02.0204, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS.
02/11/1985 R-262488/ R-85-1360 THE UNANIMOUS PETITION OF THE PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE PARK VILLAGE PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR A LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT IN SAID AREA BE AND IS HEREBY ACCEPTED, SAID PETITION IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. THAT THE DISTRICT WIL
02/05/1985 R-262451/ R-85-1555 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THE APPEAL OF PAUL R. AND FRANCES J. CROUCH IS HEREBY GRANTED AND THE DECISION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR IS OVERTURNED
02/05/1985 O-16370/ O-85-117 EXTENDING THE PERIOD DURING WHICH THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 0-16332, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 20, 1984, SHALL APPLY FOR ONE YEAR,
02/05/1985 R-262455/ R-85-1456 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT COUNCILMAN ED STRUIKSMA BE AND HE IS HEREBY EXCUSED FROM ATTENDING THE PUBLIC FACILITIES AND RECREATION MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1985, DUE TO PERSONAL ILLNESS.
02/05/1985 R-262453/ R-85-1458 THE PROPOSED MAP IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN AND CLAIREMONT MESA COMMUNITY PLAN WHICH DESIGNATE THE PROPERTY FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. THE DESIGN AND PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE SUBDIVISION ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN AND THE CLAIREMONT MES
02/05/1985 R-262456/ R-85-1399 THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND EMPOWERED TO PAY THE TOTAL SUM OF $5,588.44 IN SETTLEMENT OF EACH AND EVERY CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY, ITS AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES, RESULTING FROM THE PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE RESIDENCE OWNED BY E. E. BENEDICT.
02/05/1985 R-262454/ R-85-1340 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THE CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY AND PLANNING DIRECTOR ARE HEREBY REQUESTED TO INCREASE THEIR ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO MOVED BUILDINGS AND TO REVIEW THEIR S
02/05/1985 R-262452/ R-85-1457 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT MAYOR ROGER HEDGECOCK BE AND HE IS HEREBY EXCUSED FROM ATTENDING THE COUNCIL MEETINGS OF MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1985 AND TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1985, FOR THE PURPOSE OF VACATION.
02/04/1985 R-262430/ R-85-1271 THE BIDS OF DE LISE AND ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED AND B-K COX ARE HEREBY ACCEPTED AND THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF FURNISHINGS FOR THE SOUTHEASTERN AREA POLICE STATION AS FOLLOWS: DE LISE AND ASSOCIATES. I
02/04/1985 R-262439/ R-85-1258 THE PURCHASING AGENT OF SAID CITY BE, AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO ADVERTISE FOR SALE AND TO SELL THE VEHICLES HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED. THAT ALL EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF SAID VEHICLES SHALL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE PROCEEDS RECEIV
02/04/1985 R-262441/ R-85-1289 APPROVING DEEDS OF SORRENTO VIEW LTD.-I, AND SORRENTO VIEW LTD.-II, GRANTING TO CITY EASEMENTS FOR PUBLCI STREET PURPOSES IN A PORTION OF ACRE LOT 8 OF SORRETNO LAND AND TOWNSITE, MAP483; DEDICATING FOR A PUBLIC STREET NAMED VISTA SORRENTO PARKWAY
02/04/1985 R-262431/ R-85-1158 THE BID OF CONCRETE TIE OF SAN DIEGO, INC. IS HEREBY ACCEPTED AND THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SILICONE SEALANT, BACKER ROD, AND FLASHING AS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR A ONE (1) YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1,
02/04/1985 R-262445/ R-85-1313 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND EMPOWERED TO REIMBURSE J.B. UNLIMITED AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,750 FROM WATER UTILITIES FUND, SALES OF SAND AND GRAVEL, FOR DIKE REPAIR EASTERLY AND ADJACENT TO HOLLI
02/04/1985 R-262426/ R-85-1276 ACCEPTING THE BID BY JOEL P. SHANDRICK FOR THE UPPER OTAY DAM MODIFICATION
02/04/1985 R-262443/ R-85-1273 THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND EMPOWERED TO PAY THE SUM OF $75,000.00 IN SETTLEMENT OF THE COMPLAINT AGAINST THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, ITS AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES (SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 476147) LILLIAN AND HYMAN PIVAR V. THE CITY OF SAN
02/04/1985 R-262434/ R-85-1277 THE BIDS OF IMS RECYCLING AND CALIFORNIA METALS ARE HEREBY ACCEPTED AND THE PURCHASING AGENT IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO SELL SCRAP IRON, STEEL, AND ALUMINUM.
02/04/1985 R-262432/ R-85-1274 THE BID OF BRANOM INSTRUMENT CO. IS HEREBY ACCEPTED AND THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO EACH VIDEO PROGRAMMING UNITS, CABLES, AND SIMULATORS PER PRICES ON FILE IN THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT FOR A TOTAL C
02/04/1985 R-262446/ R-85-1011 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND EMPOWERED TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, AN AUTOMATIC AID AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LEMON GROVE, FOR AN EXCHANGE OF SERVICE BETWEEN THE CITY OF S
02/04/1985 R-262450/ R-85-1370 COSTS OF ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION OF THE BELLVIEW SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 58TH STREET AND UNIVERSITY AVENUE
02/04/1985 R-262437/ R-85-1257 THE BID OF WATER CHEMISTS, INC. IS HEREBY ACCEPTED AND THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR FURNISHING WATER TREATMENT COMPOUNDS AND TESTING SERVICE IN THE CENTRAL PLANT, 202 'C' STREET, AS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (
02/04/1985 R-262438/ R-85-1275 STANDLEY PARK & RECREATION CENTER IMPROVEMENTS
02/04/1985 R-262435/ R-85-1256 THE BID OF CONTRACTORS EQUIPMENT CO. IS HEREBY ACCEPTED AND THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE EACH 6 INCH TRASH PUMP, ENGINE AND TRAILER AT A COST OF $10,514.48 FOR THE PUMP AND. ENGINE, AND A COST OF $2,
02/04/1985 R-262436/ R-85-1255 ACCEPTING THE BID OF QUALITY LIFT TRUCK FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE EACH 4,000 POUND CAPACITY FORKLIFT
02/04/1985 R-262440/ R-85-1314 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THE ACCEPTANCE BY THE CITY MANAGER OF A GRANT DEED OF EMILY P. JENKINS, ATTORNEY-IN-FACT FOR CHARLES E. SLOAN, EXECUTED IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, BEARING DATE OF DECEMBER 17, 1984, A COPY OF WHICH GRANT
02/04/1985 R-262428/ R-85-1147 THE BIDS OF C. R. JAESCHKE INC., JENKINS MACHINERY CO., SAN DIEGO TORO, ZELLERBACH PAPER AND BOB HICKS TURF EQUIPMENT CO. ARE HEREBY ACCEPTED AND THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF MAJOR LAWN EQUIPMENT AND ACCE
02/04/1985 R-262448/ R-85-1298 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO UTILIZE APPROPRIATE CITY FORCES TO PROVIDE A TRAFFIC FORECAST FOR BALBOA PARK.
02/04/1985 O-16368/ O-85-101 INCORPORATING A PORTION OF LOT 34, NESTOR ACRES, MAP NO. 1768, (AN 0.44 ACRE SITE), LOCATED AT 2420 GROVE AVENUE, EAST OF HOLLISTER STREET, IN THE OTAY MESA-NESTOR COMMUNITY PLAN AREA, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO R-1500 ZONE, AS DEFINED BY
02/04/1985 R-262433/ R-85-1160 ACCEPTING THE BID OF SOUTH BAY FENCE INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF CHAIN LINK PENCE REPAIR
02/04/1985 R-262442/ R-85-1251 THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND EMPOWERED TO PAY THE TOTAL SUM OF $100,000.00 IN SETTLEMENT OF EACH AND EVERY CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY, ITS AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES, RESULTING FROM THE SHOOTING OF LAWRENCE PRITCHETT. 2. THAT THE CITY AUDITO
02/04/1985 R-262429/ R-85-1159 THE BID OF DION INTERNATIONAL TRUCK IS HEREBY ACCEPTED AND THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER TRUCK REPAIR PARTS AS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1, 19
02/04/1985 R-262449/ R-85-1320 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR A REORGANIZATION INVOLVING AN ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO AND DETACHMENTS FROM THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT - ZONE 4, AND THE RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTR
02/04/1985 R-262447/ R-85-920 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND EMPOWERED TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, AN AGREEMENT WITH PARDEE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR THE REHABILITATION AND MAINT
02/04/1985 R-262444/ R-85-1297 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THE ADDITION OF CIP NO. 29-571, OCEAN BEACH ATHLETIC AREA - TENNIS COURT RECONSTRUCTION TO THE FISCAL YEAR 1985 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED. THAT THE CITY AUDITOR AND COMPTROLLER IS HEREBY
01/29/1985 R-262419/ R-85-1241 THE FOLLOWING SUGGESTION AWARDS ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND THE AUDITOR AND COMPTROLLER IS HEREBY DIRECTED TO ISSUE WARRANTS OUT OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE FOLLOWING SUGGESTIONS: CHARLES LYONS PHIL MC NEELY
01/29/1985 R-262425/ R-85-1272 THE CONVERSIONS OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS TO LIVE/WORK QUARTERS FOR ARTISTS, ARTISANS AND SIMILARLY SITUATED INDIVIDUALS UTILIZING ALTERNATIVE BUILDING STANDARDS IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED. THAT THE BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT IS AUTHO
01/29/1985 R-262421/ R-85-1243 THAT THE FOLLOWING SUGGESTION AWARDS ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND THE AUDITOR AND COMPTROLLER IS HEREBY DIRECTED TO ISSUE WARRANTS OUT OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE FOLLOWING SUGGESTIONS: DENNIS BOISVERT
01/29/1985 R-262420/ R-85-1242 APPROVING SUGGESTIONS AWARDS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
01/29/1985 R-262423/ R-85-1473 THAT THE TRIANGLE ZONE AREA OF THE MID-CITY COMMUNITY PLAN SHALL RETAIN THE DESIGNATION OF LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL DENSITY AS DEFINED IN THE MID-CITY COMMUNITY PLAN
01/29/1985 R-262424/ R-85-1082 AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING COSTS OF SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES
01/28/1985 R-262414/ R-85-1261 FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MERIOTIS PROPERTIES
01/28/1985 R-262404/ R-85-1113 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO SHALL MAKE APPLICATION TO THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR, AND SECURE THE TRANSFER TO IT OF, A PORTION OF ROSEDALE TRACT, MAP 825; SAID USE UPON AND SUBJECT TO SUCH EXCEPTION
01/28/1985 R-262386/ R-85-1221 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THE EMERGENCY RESOURCE GROUP, COMPOSED OF SAN DIEGO SOCIAL SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES, IS HEREBY RECOGNIZED AND COMMENDED FOR ITS UNSELFISH HUMANITARIAN EFFORT IN SERVING SAN DIEGO'S HOMELESS POPULATION.
01/28/1985 R-262409/ R-85-1267 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND EMPOWERED TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, A TEN (10) YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PACTEL MOBILE ACCESS, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR A 0.03-ACRE PA
01/28/1985 R-262412/ R-85-1168 APPOINMENT OF ENRIQUE G. SANCHEZ TO THE CITY EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION
01/28/1985 R-262390/ R-85-1031 ACCEPTING THE BIDS OF ABABA BOLT, INC., BUDCO BOLT, FOREMOST THREAD PRODUCTS AND WESTERN FASTENERS CO. FOR FURNISHING HARDWARE AND FASTENERS
01/28/1985 R-262418/ R-85-1321 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO PREPARE AND HAVE PUBLISHED AN ADVERTISEMENT OF THE CITY'S INDUSTRIAL PARKS TO APPEAR IN THE SAN DIEGO MARKETING SUPPLEMENT TO FORBES MAGAZINE. THAT THE AUDITOR AND COMPTR
01/28/1985 R-262405/ R-85-1269 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THE PERIOD GRANTED TO THE INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION (IBWC) IS HEREBY EXTENDED, FOR OPERATION OF THE EMERGENCY SEWAGE REGULATING POND AT THE TIJUANA RIVER ON A STANDBY BASIS, UNTIL DECEMBER 17,
01/28/1985 R-262398/ R-85-1227 CITY HEIGHTS BLOCK GRANT ALLEYS, WATER AND SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT - CONTRACT NO. 4
01/28/1985 R-262415/ R-85-1280 THE CONSTRUCTION OF MARKET STREET STORM DRAIN - PHASE II, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA