The People’s Business – June 9, 2026
Two committees meet this week. Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations will consider an agreement to construct a pedestrian corridor near the Santa Fe Train Station. Land Use and Housing will get an update on General Plan Maintenance Fees from the Planning Department.
From the Office of Council President Joe LaCava
Economic Development and Governmental Relations Committee Meeting – June 10, 2026 – 2 p.m.
ED & IR Committee Meeting Agenda
Consent Agenda
Item 1 – Approval of Committee Minutes
Item 2 - Compensation Agreement with Civic San Diego for the construction of the B Street Pedestrian Corridor Project.
The B Street Pedestrian Corridor Project (“Project”) is a former redevelopment streetscape enhancement project, located at the western terminus of B Street on the north end of the Santa Fe Depot. The Project will complete public access improvements from Kettner to the train and trolley stations and consists of new paving and hardscape elements to increase pedestrian safety and create an improved access corridor to the rail and trolley stations at Santa Fe Depot.
This item would approve an agreement with Civic San Diego to construct the project pursuant under its existing Operating Agreement with the City of San Diego and expend an amount not to exceed $2,012,288 from Fund 200700, Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF), Recognized Obligated Payment Schedule (ROPS) line item 164, so long as the funds are programmed and available in the annually approved ROPS.
Item 3 - First Amendment of Software License and Maintenance Agreement with REI Systems, Inc.
This item would authorize a First Amendment to the Software License and Maintenance Agreement with REI Systems, Inc. (Software Agreement) to increase the not-to-exceed amount and authorize the Chief Financial Officer to appropriate and expend associated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding in an amount not to exceed $222,973.76.
Item 4 - Sixth Amendment to Disposition and Development Agreement with SDEEC LLC for the San Diego Energy Equity Campus at the Valencia Business Park (5515-5565 Stevens Way)
On July 27, 2021, the City Council approved a Disposition and Development Agreement with SDEEC LLC, a Nevada Limited Liability company, to facilitate the sale and development of the City-owned Valencia Business Park site located at 5515-5565 Stevens Way in the Valencia Park Neighborhood of the Encanto Neighborhoods Community Planning Area.
The Scope of Development under the agreemnt provides for development of a light industrial office complex focused on energy efficiency and sustainability uses and creation of a minimum of 72 new permanent full-time equivalent jobs with 51% held by or available to low-to-moderate income City residents.
The proposed Sixth Amendment to the agreement will extend the Project Commencement Date to facilitate financing and implementation of the Project.
Information Items
Item 5 - Bridge to Home Notice of Funding Availability Round Seven Informational Update
The Economic Development Department (EDD) Bridge to Home program provides gap financing to qualified developers to make affordable housing projects a reality and create homes for families and individuals for whom market-rate housing is out of reach — including many at risk or currently experiencing homelessness.
The Bridge to Home NOFA process was originally initiated in 2021 and, since then, the department has led seven NOFAs.
The Economic Development Department has completed the Bridge to NOFA Round Seven proposal review process to increase the new construction of housing that will provide long-term affordability (55 years or longer) to individuals and families at or below 80% of the area median income.
The next steps include preparing the loan agreements and future docketing for the City Council’s consideration of the loan agreements for each recommended Bridge to Home Round Seven project.
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Land Use and Housing Committee Meeting – June 11, 2026 – 1 p.m.
LU & H Committee Meeting Agenda
Item 1 – Approval of Committee Minutes
Item 2 - General Plan Maintenance Fee Update
At the March 3, 2025 City Council hearing for adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 Comprehensive User Fee Analysis, the Council requested that the City Planning Department conduct a study of the General Plan Maintenance Fee (GPMF) to evaluate its potential for additional revenue and to develop a more equitable fee structure scaled to the scope of a proposed development.
This report presents the study and proposes modifications to the GPMF. While many jurisdictions would retain consultants to perform a study of this nature, the City Planning Department is pleased to report that this study was performed in-house by the Department’s highly dedicated and qualified fiscal team.
Item 3 - Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 1903, Assembly Bill 1406, and Assembly Bill 1070, Aimed at Expanding Homeownership Opportunities
A package of California state bills aims to expand homeownership opportunities and lower barriers to affordable homeownership. A resolution in support of these bills aligns with and upholds the City of San Diego’s goal to create homes that are affordable for all residents.
This item would request the City Attorney’s Office work with Council District 6 and other relevant departments to prepare a resolution to support a package of state bills that expand homeownership opportunities and lower barriers to affordable homeownership.
Item 4 - Obtaining Homeownership: Challenges and Solutions
The housing crisis continues to be one of the greatest generational challenges we face. This issue affects all San Diegans from working families to college students to seniors on a fixed income. Specifically, obtaining homeownership continues to be a challenge for many San Diegan families.
The City of San Diego's homeownership rate currently sits at approximately 47%. In comparison, California's statewide rate is approximately 55%, while the national average is approximately 65%. In San Diego County, approximately 17% of households earned enough income to purchase a median-priced home in 2025.1 Further, recently published data has shown that San Diego County is currently fifth-most expensive place to own a home out of the nation’s 50 largest metro areas.
Subject matter expert(s) will provide an overview of the challenges towards obtaining homeownership and discuss strategies on how to increase homeownership opportunities in the region.
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