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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
04/27/1981 O-15493/ O-81-210 AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 12694 (NEW SERIES), ADOPTED JULY 9, 1979, INCORPORATING A PORTION OF PUEBLO LOT 1109 OF THE PUEBLO LANDS OF SAN DIEGO, MISCELLANEOUS MAP NO. 36, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO OA ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION
04/27/1981 R-254066/ R81-1915 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BOYLE ENGINEERING CORPORATION FOR ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FO THE DESIGN OF BATTLE MONUMENT ROAD IN SAN PASQUAL VALLEY
04/27/1981 R-254058/ R81-1916 RESOLUTION EMPLOYING AND APPOINTING GRAY, CARY, AMES & FRYE AS SPECIAL BOND COUNSEL FOR GIVING AN OPINION ON ANY BONDS THAT MAY BE ISSUED TO PAY FOR THE FINANCING AND ACQUSITION OF APPROXIMATEYL 0.4 ACRES OF UNDEVELOPED CANYON LAND IN THE HILLCREST AREA
04/27/1981 R-254076/ R-81-1919 EXCUSING COUNCILMEMBER MIKE GOTCH FROM THE COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES AND SAFETY MEETING ON 4/29/1981
04/27/1981 O-15492/ o-81-208 AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 12544 (NEW SERIES), ADOPTED JANUARY 2, 1979, INCORPORATING PORTIONS OF LOTS 13 AND 18, HORTON'S PURCHASE, IN THE EX-MISSION LANDS OF SAN DIEGO, MAP HO. 283, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO M- IB ZONE, AS DEF
04/21/1981 R-254045/ R81-1910 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING THE CITY MANAGER TO PAY THE TOTAL SUM OF $135,000 IN THE SETTLEMENT OF EACH AND EVERY CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO (SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 422188, GREGORY ALAN COOPER v. JOHN VINCENT NAISH, et al.), RESULTING
04/21/1981 R-254044/ R81-1828 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BORDER HIGHLANDS LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM LAND USE PLAN AS AN ACCURATE STATEMENT OF ITS POLICY AND INTENT; THE BORDER HIGHLANDS LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM LAND USE PLAN EFFECTIVE UPON ADOPTION OF AN APPROPRIATE AMENDMENT TO THE PROGRESS G
04/21/1981 R-254046/ R81-1840 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 81-01-20, AS COMPLETED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA QUALITY ACT OF 1970 AND THE STATE GUIDELINES
04/21/1981 R-254047/ R-81-1877 ACCEPTING THE OFFER TO PURCHASE THE DEL SOL APARTMENT COMPLEX
04/21/1981 R-254048/ R81-1878 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, DECREASING THE NUMBER OF UNITS MANAGED
04/20/1981 R-254043/ R-81-1871 AUTHORIZING A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO TRAVEL TO BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL FIRE INCIDENT REPORTING SYSTEM ANNUAL CONFERENCE
04/20/1981 O-15489/ O-81-202 AN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING A PORTION OF RANCHO LOS PENASQUITOS, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO R-1-5 ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.0407 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 8858 (NEW SERIES), ADOPTED JULY 18, 1963, O
04/20/1981 R-254028/ R81-1738 RESOLUTION AUTHROZING AND EMPOWERING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH AVCO COMMUNITY DEVELOPERS INC., THAT WILL OBLIGATE SAID CORPORATION TO PAY THE PORTION OF THE COST FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM AT ESCALA DRIVE AND POMERADO ROAD INTERSECTI
04/20/1981 R-254015/ R81-1784 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF JIMMY GILBERT'S PUMPING SERVICES FOR FURNISHING REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF RAGS AND VARIOUS OTHER MATERIALS FROM SEWAGE FLOW AT PUMP STATIONS NO. 1 AND NO. 2, AS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR BEGINNING 5/01/198
04/20/1981 O-15491/ O-81-200 AN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING A PORTION OF PUEBLO LOT 1120 OF THE PUEBLO LANDS OF SAN DIEGO, MISCELLANEOUS MAP HO. 36, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO CO ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.0423 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE, AND REPEALING ORDINANC
04/20/1981 R-254019/ R81-1772 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, INCLUSION OF WAGE SCALE AND NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS CALLING FOR BIDS - FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE OCEAN BEACH LIFEGUARD FACILITY
04/20/1981 R-254021/ R81-1773 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, INCLUSION OF WAGE SCALE AND NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS CALLING FOR BIDS - FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF GRAPE STREET PICNIC AREA LIGHTING
04/20/1981 R-254032/ R81-1791 RESOLUTION STATING THAT BOND NO. 101826, ISSUED BY DEVELOPERS INSURANCE COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $144,376.43 BY SUBSTITUTED AS EXHIBIT C, IN THE AGREEMENT FOR VALLE DEL MAR SUBDIVISION, SAID AGREEMENT TO EXPIRE AUGUST 7, 1981; RELEASING BOND NO. LO5-0523
04/20/1981 R-254040/ R81-1758 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENTS OF: MARY L. WORTHING TON, MARJORIE M. LEE AND KATHERINE L. CLINE, BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO TO THE ADVISORY BOARD ON WOMEN FOR TWO-YEAR TERMS ENDING MARCH 1, 1983
04/20/1981 R-254039/ R81-1728 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO OF BETTY J. FOSTER TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE FUNDS COMMISSION IN THE CATEGORY OF 'BANK OFFICIAL' FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM ENDING JANUARY 28, 1985
04/20/1981 R-254020/ R81-1771 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, INCLUSION OF WAGE SCALE AND NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS CALLING FOR BIDS - FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MIRAMAR DAM TEST HOLES
04/20/1981 R-254034/ R81-1823 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL 24, 1981 AS THE DATE UPON WHICH ALL PROPERTY IN THE ADAMS AVENUE (I-I5 TO VAN DYKE AVENUE) UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT MUST BE READY TO RECEIVE UNDERGROUND SERVICE AMD JULY I, 1981 AS THE DATE FOR THE REMOVAL OF ALL OVERHEAD
04/20/1981 R-254025/ R-81-1895 APPROVING MAP OF MURRAY-PRAZEE SUBDIVISION AND ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF SUBDIVIDER'S ASSURANCE OP COMPLIANCE WITH THE AFFIRMATIVE MARKETING PROGRAM
04/20/1981 R-254014/ R81-1768 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BIDS OF: CAMERA MART AND TFI ELECTRICAL SUPPLY - FOR FURNISHING PHOTOGRAPHIC FILM AND SUPPLIES
04/20/1981 R-254041/ R81-1558 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A THIRTY (30) YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SEAFORTH SPORTFISHING CORPORATION, FOR CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A SPORTFISHING HEADQUARTERS WITH INCIDENTAL USES IN MISSION BAY PA
04/20/1981 R-254026/ R81-1702 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH AVCO COMMUNITY DEVELOPERS INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION AND COMPLETION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE SUBDIVISION TO BE KNOWN AS TENNIS RANCH UNIT NO. 5
04/20/1981 R-254017/ R81-1761 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE OFFER OF PARKSON CORPORATION FOR REFURBISHING AND REFITTING ONE (1) EACH CITY-OWNED AQUA GUARD TRAVELING SCREEN
04/20/1981 R-254018/ R81-1795 RESOLUTION DECLARING THE PACIFIC SEATING COMPANY TO BE IN DEFAULT OF ITS CONTRACT FOR NOT COMPLYING IN GOOD FAITH TO MEET ITS LEGAL OBLIGATIONS, UNDER ITS CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CIVIC THEATRE - REHABILITATION, SCHEDULE V,
04/20/1981 R-254038/ R81-1797 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT CLAIMS TO SANDAG FOR A TOTAL OF $933,000 IN LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS (LTF) FOR TEN BICYCLE PROJECTS
04/20/1981 R-254027/ R81-1701 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MAP OF TENNIS RANCH UNIT NO. 5 AND ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OP SUBDIVIDER'S ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE AFFIRMATIVE MARKETING PROGRAM
04/20/1981 R-254035/ R81-1859 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZNG AND EMPOWERING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEED CONVEYING TO SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY AN EASEMENT FOR OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL FACILITIES AFFECTING LOTS 3 AND 4 IN SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE 1 EAST AND LOT
04/20/1981 R-254022/ R-81-1774 CONSTRUCTION OF MARKET STREET DRAIN BETWEEN 15TH STREET AND 16TH STREET
04/20/1981 O-15488/ O-81-201 AN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING A PORTION OF RANCHO LOS PENASQULTOS, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO R-1-5 ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.0407 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 8858 (NEW SERIES), ADOPTED JULY 18, 1963, O
04/20/1981 R-254024/ R-81-1866 AGREEMENT WITH SUNROAD INVESTMENT CORPORATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN THE SUBDIVISION TO BE KNOWN AS MURRAY FRAZEE SUBDIVISION
04/20/1981 R-254037/ R81-1831 RESOLUTION AUTHROIZING ATHE PAY-IN-LIEU OF THE ISSUANCE OF TWENTY (20) COUPONS TO BANK OF AMERICA N.T. & S.A., SAN FRANCISCO, TO REPLACE COUPON #36, DUE JUNE 1, 1979, FROM THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO SEWER REVENUE BONDS 1961, SERIES BONDS #24579/98, 4.00%, DUE
04/20/1981 R-254036/ R-81-1846 AMENDING TO RECONSTITUTE THE TASK FORCE ON MISSION TRAILS REGIONAL PARK
04/20/1981 R-254016/ R81-1766 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF CASE POWER & EQUIPMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) EACH MEDIUM TRACTOR WITH 3/4 CUBIC YARD FRONT LOADER AND EXTENDABLE BACKHOE (CASE MODEL 580C)
04/20/1981 O-15490/ O-81-199 INCORPORATING PORTIONS OF LOTS 4 AND 5, H. L. BARROW'S SUBDIVISION, MAP 704, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO M-IB ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.0435.2 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 10936 (NEW SERIES), ADOPTED O
04/20/1981 R-254031/ R-81-1469 AMENDMENT TO THE SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR CAMBRIDGE COLONY UNIT NO. 1
04/20/1981 R-254033/ R-81-1730 ELECTING TO PROCEED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE PUBLIC STREETS, HIGHWAYS, AND SERVICE EASEMENTS VACATION LAW, DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO VACATE SMITH STREET BETWEEN CONGRESS STREET AND INTERSTATE 5/A.T. & S.F. RAILROAD RIGHTS-'OF'WAY,
04/20/1981 R-254030/ R81-1654 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MAP OF TENNIS RANCH UNIT NO. 6 AND ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF SUBDIVIDER'S ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE AFFIRMATIVE MARKETING PROGRAM
04/20/1981 R-254023/ R81-1770 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, INCLUSION OF WAGE SCALE AND NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF GASOLINE VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM (6 LOCATIONS)
04/20/1981 R-254029/ R81-1655 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH AVCO COMMUNITY DEVELOPERS INC., FOR THE INSTALLATION AND COMPLETION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE SUBDIVISION TO BE KNOWN AS TENNIS RANCH UNIT NO. 6
04/20/1981 R-254042/ R81-165 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF PINKERTON'S INC., FOR FURNISHING SECURITY GUARD SERVICE THROUGHOUT PENASQUITOS OPEN SPACE PRESERVE AS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR BEGINNING APRIL 1, 1981 THROUGH MARCH 31, 1982
04/14/1981 R-254009/ R81-1829 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PACIFIC BEACH LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM LAND USE PLAN AS AN ACCURATE STATEMENT OF ITS POLICY AND INTENT; THE PACIFIC BEACH LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM LAND USE PLAN SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON ADOPTION OF AN APPROPRIATE AMENDMENT TO THE PRO
04/14/1981 R-254011/ R81-1911 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING THE CITY MANAGER IN THE SETTLEMENT OF EACH AND EVERY LAIM OF THE PLAINTIFFS AGAINST THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO (SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 433980, FRANCES D'ALESSIO, et al. V. FRANCES A. STEPHENS, et al.) RESULTING FROM THE
04/14/1981 R-254010/ R81-1912 RESOLUTION INSTRUCTING THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG) TO PRESENT THE CITY'S POSITION ON THE OVERALL WORK PROGRAM (OWP) AS SET FORTH IN CITY'S MANAGER'S REPORT NO. 81-149
04/13/1981 R-253999/ R-81-1624 REPEALING COUNCIL POLICY 700-20 ENTITLED 'FEDERAL GRANTS FOR URBAN RENEWAL'; RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 190326
04/13/1981 R-253996/ R81-1734 RESOLUTION FULLY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH JOHN M. WITZEL, AMENDING THE CERTAIN AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 5, 1981, FOR SERVICES AS A LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE, BY AMENDING PARAGRAPH 5 THEREOF AS SETH FORTH
04/13/1981 R-253989/ R81-1786 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MAP OF CHAPALA UNIT NO. 1 AND ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OE SUBDIVIDER'S ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE AFFIRMATIVE MARKETING PROGRAM