Three San Diego City Council Committees meet this week. Budget will discuss a restructuring of the Division of Race and Equity as outlined in the current year’s budget. Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations will consider establishing a Cannabis Social Equity and Economic Development Program. Land Use and Housing will consider a lease agreement with Harland Brewing at Mission Bay Golf Course.

From the Office of Council President Joe LaCava 

Budget and Government Efficiency Committee Meeting – March 4, 2026 – 9 a.m.

Budget Committee Meeting Agenda

Consent Agenda

Item 1 – Approval of Committee Minutes

Discussion Agenda

Item 2 - Division of Race and Equity: Ordinance revision

This item would approve an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article 2 of the San Diego Municipal Code (SDMC) by adding new Division 23, Section 22.2304; and amending Chapter 2, Article 2, by retitling Division 55 and by amending section 22.5505, relating to the Office of the Independent Budget Analyst (IBA). 

The Division of Race and Equity will be restructured into the IBA to align with the designated function to assist the City Council with gathering, organizing, and analyzing information related to budgetary issues; and provide objective equity implications on proposed legislation.

Item 3 - First Amendment to the contract with IGM Technology Corp for GASB 87 Lease Software.

This item is for the authorization to approve the First Amendment to the City’s existing contract with IGM Technology Corp for lease management software that the City uses to manage its leases and subscription-based IT arrangements, extending the term to six years with an additional year option to renew.

Item 4 - Approval of a Cooperative Procurement Contract between the City of San Diego and Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc for Managed Print Services

This item would approve an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute a contract between the City of San Diego and Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA, Inc. for Print Services for a cumulative amount not to exceed $4,778,000 and a five-year term with five (5) additional one-year options to renew in accordance with the contract terms and provisions.

Item 5 - Authorization to Award an As-Needed Citywide Contract for Electrical, Lighting Equipment and Supplies with Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED), Inc.

This action seeks approval of a resolution authorizing the City of San Diego to award a new As-Needed Citywide contract for Electrical, Lighting Equipment and Supplies with Consolidated Electrical Distributors Inc. This agreement supports the procurement of essential maintenance, repair, and operations supplies, ensuring City departments have access to the critical resources needed to effectively perform their core functions.

Information Item

Item 6 - Report from the Department of Information Technology on the City of San Diego's Enterprise Resource Planning Modernization Project

This report provides an overview of the City of San Diego’s Enterprise Resource Planning Modernization Project.

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Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee Meeting – March 4, 2026 – 2 p.m.

ED & IR Committee Meeting Agenda

Consent Agenda

Item 1 – Approval of Committee Minutes

Item 2 - Resolution Authorizing the Marketing Partnership Agreement between the City of San Diego and California Coast Credit Union 

Corporate Partnerships and Development (CPD) is proposing to enter into a Corporate Partnership Agreement with California Coast Credit Union to be the City’s “Official Financial Services Partner” This partnership is anticipated to provide $1,375,000 in revenue and $3,750,000 in in-kind services during the contract term if all renewals are exercised.

Item 3 - Resolution Authorizing the Marketing Agreement between the City of San Diego and Hyundai Motor America 

Economic Development Department proposes entering into a Marketing Agreement with Hyundai Motor America to provide a fleet of lifeguard vehicles and associated marketing rights. This partnership will supply 32 Hyundai vehicles, upfitting, maintenance, and promotional support for up to 15 years if all renewals are exercised, at no direct cost to the City.

Discussion Agenda

Item 4 - FY2027 Business Improvement District Budgets - Annual Appropriation Process

Annually, as required by State law, the process to approve budget reports and authorize the levy and collection of assessment occurs over two Council meetings. 

At the first meeting, Council is requested to adopt a resolution, appointing a nonprofit business association (BID association) for each BID to advise the Council on the BID budget, assessments, improvements and activities.

Additionally, Council is requested to adopt resolutions approving the BID Budget Reports, declaring Council’s intention to levy and collect annual assessments, and set the time of a legally required public hearing.

Item 5 - Establishment of a Cannabis Social Equity and Economic Development ("SEED") Program 

This item requests that the Office of Councilmember Henry L. Foster III work with the City Attorney’s Office, Independent Budget Analyst’s Office, and relevant stakeholders to prepare an ordinance that will establish the Cannabis Social Equity and Economic Development Program.’

In 2023, the city received $882,000 in state grant funding as well as $1,000,000 in City funding for FY 24 to fund cannabis equity program implementation based on the adoption of the Equity Assessment. The proposed code amendment package presented in 2023 was tied to state funding, which requires establishing a program and adopting municipal code amendments for cannabis equity permits and processes. This included CBD staffing, tax revenue and user fees, cannabis equity assessment recommendations, proposed cannabis equity outlet permits, and proposed cannabis-sensitive uses and separation requirements. 

However, in 2024, the city funds were reallocated, and the state funds were returned. During the vote on the FY 25 Budget on June 11, 2024, Councilmember Foster shared that he had a commitment from the Mayor's Office to bring a SEED Policy forward.

Information Items

Item 6 - 2026 State Budget and Legislative Update 

Representative from the City’s state legislative consulting firm will provide an update on state legislation, the 2026-2027 budget, and the City’s advocacy objectives.

Item 7 - Information Item on Artificial Intelligence Policy, Governance, Risk Management, and Adoption in the City of San Diego

This informational item provides an update on artificial intelligence technology policy, governance, risk management, and adoption in the City of San Diego.

Item 8 - Informational Presentation from Impressive 

Representatives from Impressive will provide an informational presentation to the Committee Members on innovative tools designed to support workforce efficiency, performance, and employee well-being.

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Land Use and Housing Committee Meeting – March 5, 2026 – 1 p.m.

LU & H Committee Meeting Agenda

Consent Agenda 

Item 1 – Approval of Committee Minutes

Item 2 - Authorize the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Padre Dam Municipal Water District for the sale of a segment of the El Capitan Pipeline consisting of approximately 11,444 linear feet 

Authorize the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) with Padre Dam Municipal Water District (District) for the purchase and sale of a segment of the El Capitan Pipeline consisting of approximately 11,444 linear feet for $405,220.90.

Item 3 - Declare three City-owned properties with Assessor Parcel Numbers 476-291-31, 544-073-32, and 535-532-15 & 535-532-16 "exempt surplus land" pursuant to California Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(B) 

This item would declare three City-owned properties with Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 476- 291-31, 544-073-32, and 535-532-15 & 535-532-16 “exempt surplus land” pursuant to California Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(B).

In accordance with Council Policy 700-10, City-owned properties may be considered for sale if they meet the following criteria: - The property is not currently used by any City department. - The property does not support a municipal function and does not have a foreseeable City use. - The property is a non-performing or under-performing asset. - The property, if sold, would provide a greater public benefit than retention or lease.

Discussion Agenda

Item 4 - 2026 Update to the San Diego Municipal Code (Land Development Code and Planned District Ordinances) and Local Coastal Program, Minor Amendments to the Downtown Community Plan and General Plan, and Associated Implementing Actions 

The Land Development Code (LDC) provides the City’s regulations for developing and using property within the City of San Diego. It includes information on zoning, subdivisions, grading, and other related land use activities. 

In December 1997, the City Council adopted a comprehensive update to the LDC and directed the development of a code monitoring and update process to address changes anticipated as part of implementing the LDC. 

The City Council recognized the importance of LDC revisions that removed unnecessary barriers to simplify and streamline permitting processes. The City Planning Department has continually responded to the changing land use and development issues through these regular updates.

Item 5 - 10-Year Lease between the City of San Diego (City) and Harland Brewing Co., LLC, a California Limited Liability Company (Harland Brewing) for City-owned property located at 2702 North Mission May Drive, San Diego, CA 92109 at the Mission Bay Golf Course 

This action is to approve a 10-Year Lease with Harland Brewing to lease and operate an approximately 2,000 square-foot restaurant at Mission Bay Golf Course, a City owned course under the management of Parks and Recreations’ Golf Division. 

The proposed tenant is a local San Diego operator with a strong brand reputations and multiple locations. Economic Development’s Real Estate Division and Parks and Recreation’s Golf Division recommend proceeding based on fit, quality, and revenue potential to the City.

Information Items

Item 6 - Development Services Department Online Permitting Procurement Strategy Update 

This item is to present to the Land Use & Housing City Council Committee the current status of Development Services Department’s procurement strategy for online permitting software.

Item 7 - Adaptive Reuse Practices 

A representative from Gensler, a firm specializing in adaptive reuse projects, will provide an overview of practices currently implemented in jurisdictions outside of California that encourage adaptive reuse, specifically office to residential conversions.

Adaptive reuse projects refer to converting existing, underutilized buildings to new purposes – from residential, to mixed-use, to other institutional or public uses. In the City of San Diego, the City allows Office to Residential Conversions in certain zones and through the use of various state programs including SB 9 (Housing on Commercial Sites), AB 2011 (Housing on Commercial Sites), AB 1490 (Adaptive Reuse), and SB 4. 

The presenter will share adaptive reuse practices currently implemented in other municipalities that respond to the need to improve neighborhood vitality, preserve historical buildings, and create diverse types of affordable and accessible housing.

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