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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 Title
01/26/1981 R-253483/ R81-1273 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE EASEMENT DEED OF JEFF C. CAMPBEL, JR. AND GENEVA T. CAMPBELL, BEARING DATE OF DECEMBER 8, 1980, GRANTING THE CITY AN EASEMENT FOR STORM DRAIN PURPOSES OVER, UNDER, ALONG AND ACROSS A PORTION OF LOT 43, SIERRA VI
01/26/1981 R-253490/ R81-1281 RESOLUTION EXCUSING MAYOR PETE WILSON FROM ALL CITY COUNCIL AND COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 19-20, 1981, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATTENDING THE PRESIDENTIAL INAGURATION IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
01/26/1981 R-253493/ R81-1232 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, INCLUSION OF WAGE SCALE AND NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS CALLING FOR BIDS - FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT GROUP 423
01/26/1981 R-253497/ R81-1266 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO PROCEED TO PUBLISH IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW, NOTICE TO VENDORS CALLING FOR BIDS FOR POLICE TOWING PRIVILEGE FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS BEGINNING MARCH 1, 1981 THROUGH FEBRUARY 29, 1984
01/26/1981 R-253489/ R81-1284 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM OTHER PERSONNEL TO SALARY AND WAGES WITHIN COUNCIL DISTRICT ONE, DEPARTMENT 021
01/26/1981 O-15434/ O-81-146 AN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING A PORTION OF PUEBLO LOT 1301 OF THE PUEBLO LANDS OF SAN DIEGO, MISCELLANEOUS MAP NO. 36, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO R-3A ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.0412 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE AND REPEALING ORDINAN
01/26/1981 R-253498/ R81-1276 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, SO THAT THE CORPS MIGHT PARTICIPATE WITH THE CITY ON PROJECTS TO BENEFIT THE PUBLIC AND PRESERVE NATURAL RESOUCES
01/26/1981 O-15435/ O-81-121 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER II, ARTICLE 7, DIVISION 21 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 27.2103, 27.2104, 27.2106, 27.2109, 27.2111 AND 27.2114 AND REPEALING SECTIONS 27.2115 AND 27.2116 RELATING TO NOMINATIONS.
01/26/1981 R-253487/ R81-1215 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH RALPH STONE & ASSOCIATES, FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE BALBOA ELECTRIC BUILDING LANDSCAPING AND THE FAY AVENUE VEST POCKET PARK
01/26/1981 R-253488/ R81-1180 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CONSULTING FIRM OF DEMARCHE ASSOCIATES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A NATIONAL SEARCH FOR ONE OR
01/26/1981 R-253486/ R-81-1272 AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE MODIFICATION OF THE TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM AT THE INTERSECTION OF SPORTS ARENA BOULEVARD, ROSECRANS STREET AND STATE HIGHWAY ROUT 209; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
01/26/1981 R-253496/ R81-1264 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATIO NO. 79-05-03 AS COMPLETED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970 AND THE STATE GUIDELINES
01/26/1981 R-253492/ R81-1275 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MARCH 25, 1981, AS THE FINAL DATE THAT OWNERS OF PROPERTIES THAT WERE ASSESSED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF NAVAJO, CREST AND RECOLOTE CANYONS WILL HAVE TO CURE ANY DEFAULTS IN THEIR PAYMENTS IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT BY
01/26/1981 R-253478/ R81-1194 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MAP OF SYCAMORE CANYON UNIT NO. 1 AND ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF SUBDIVIDER'S ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE AFFIRMATIVE MARKETING PROGRAM
01/26/1981 R-253479/ R81-1204 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MAP OF WINDEMERE TRIANGLE
01/26/1981 R-253484/ R81-954 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $2,200 OUT OF C.I.P. 11-178, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE SAN MIGUEL AVENUE STORM DRAIN IN A PORTION OF LOT 43, SIERRA VISTA, MAP NO. 1295
01/26/1981 R-253491/ R81-1282 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, C.M. FITZPATRICK SENIOR CHIEF DEPUTY, TO TRAVEL TO TAMPA, FLORIDA TO ATTEND THE ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE AGENCIES CONFERENCE ON GRANTS MANAGEMENT TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 4-6,
01/24/1981 R-255408/ R-82-822 APPROVING SUGGESTION AWARDS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
01/23/1981 R-253473/ R81-1419 RESOLUTION APPOINTING SUSAN GOLDING TO THE OFFICE OF THE COUNCILMEMBER FOR DISTRICT 3 IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 23, 1981
01/19/1981 R-253451/ R-81-1224 CONSTRUCTION OF GERSHWIN HEIGHBOOD
01/19/1981 R-253464/ R81-1096 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO OF PATRICK J. CROWLEY TO THE HISTORICAL SITE BOARD FOR A TERM ENDING MARCH 1, 1981, TO FILL THE VACANCY OF DONALD REEVES, WHO HAS RESIGNED
01/19/1981 O-15428/ O-81-86 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER III, ARTICLE 3 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING DIVISION 38, SECTIONS 33.3800 THROUGH 33.3806, REGULATING DRUG PARAPHERNALIA ESTABLISHMENTS.
01/19/1981 O-15425/ O-81-125 INCORPORATING A PORTION OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 16 SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST, S.B.B.M. (APPROXIMATELY 21.8 ACRES), LOCATED EAST AND WEST OF CARROLL RIDGE DRIVE BETWEEN 1100 FEET NORTH AND 2000 FEET NORTH OF CARROLL ROAD, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, I
01/19/1981 O-15420/ O-81-126 INCORPORATING LOT 1, PENASQUITOS SCHOOL SITES, MAP NO. 7582 (APPROXIMATELY 2.029 ACRES), LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF CARMEL MOtJNTAIN ROAD BETWEEN BLACK MOUNTAIN ROAD AND PASEO ALDABRA, IN THE PENASQUITOS COMMUNITY PLAN AREA, IN THE CITY OP SAN DIEGO, C
01/19/1981 R-253453/ R81-1257 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MAP OF CASA GRANADA
01/19/1981 O-15421/ O-81-127 AN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING A PORTION OF SECTION 10^ TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST, S.B.B.M. (APPROXIMATELY 30.21 ACRES), LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF MIRAMAR PLACE BETWEEN MIRAMAR ROAD AND THE TERMINUS OF MIRAMAR PLACE, IN THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY PLAN
01/19/1981 R-253466/ R81-956 RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF THE APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP TM 80-1
01/19/1981 R-253447/ R-81-1121 THAT THE BID OF GOVERNMENT INNOVATORS IS HEREBY ACCEPTED; AND THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) EACH 12 CUBIC YARD AUTOMATED BEACH REFUSE COLLECTION TRUCK BODY
01/19/1981 O-15427/ O-81-143 AMENDING CHAPTER II, ARTICLE 1, DIVISION 31 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 27.3106 AND 27.3107 RELATING TO PROCEDURE FOR FILLING VACANCIES IN ELECTIVE OFFICES.
01/19/1981 R-253458/ R81-1280 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION TO CEASE PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE QUARTERLY ECONOMIC INDICATOR REPORTS
01/19/1981 O-15423/ O-81-141 INCORPORATING A PORTION OF LOTS E AND F, PARTITION OF PORTION OF LOT 70, RANCHO MISSION OF SAN DIEGO (APPROXIMATELY 74 ACRES), LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MISSION GORGE ROAD BETWEEN MARGERUM AND DEERFIELD STREETS, IN THE NAVAJO COMMUNITY PLAN AREA, IN T
01/19/1981 R-253471/ R81-1301 RESOLUTION PUBLICLY COMMENDING MR. RALPH PESQUEIRA, SR., FOR HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PUBLIC, THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND SPECIFICALLY, TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED
01/19/1981 R-253470/ R81-1235 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE 'GASLAMP QUARTER URBAN DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT MANUAL'
01/19/1981 R-253454/ R81-1184 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR GENERAL WELFARE REQUIRES THE FORMATION OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AND DENOMINATED AS THE HEALTH CENTER DRIVE UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT
01/19/1981 R-253460/ R81-1210 (REVISED) RESOLUTION EXCUSING COUNCILMAN MIKE GOTCH FROM THE JANUARY 29, 1981, MEETING OF THE COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC FACILITIES AND RECREATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATTENDING A MEETING OF THE PLANNING ADVISORY AND ASSISTANCE COUNCIL IN SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
01/19/1981 O-15429/ O-81-122 AMENDING CHAPTER VII, ARTICLE 5, DIVISION 2 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 75.0202 RELATING TO RATES OF FARE FOR TAXICABS.
01/19/1981 O-15431/ O-81-151 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 15298 (NEW SERIES), AS AMENDED, ENTITLED 'AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1980-81 AND APPROPRIATING THE NECESSARY MONEY TO OPERATE THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR' BY AMENDING DOCUMENT NO. 00-
01/19/1981 O-15424/ O-81-124 AN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING LOTS 37 THROUGH 42, BLOCK 54, CITY HEIGHTS, MAP NO. 1007 (APPROXIMATELY .49 ACRES), LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OP 40TH STREET BETWEEN UNIVERSITY AVENUE AND WIGHTMAN STREET, IN THE MID-CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN AREA, IN THE CITY OF SA
01/19/1981 R-253472/ R81-1357 RESOLUTION EXCUSING COUNCILMAN FRED SCHAUBELT FROM THE JANUARY 16, 1981, SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATTENDING A SPECIAL MEETING AT MIRAMAR NAVAL AIR STATION CONCERNING DISTRICT BUSINESS
01/19/1981 R-253446/ R-81-1226 THAT THE BID OF CARL BURGER'S DODGE WORLD IS HEREBY ACCEPTED AND THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SIX (6) VANS AND ONE (1) FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE AS FOLLOWS: ONE (1) POLICE LAB VAN AT A COST OF S8,525.63;
01/19/1981 R-253448/ R-81-1227 THAT THE BID OF MISSION EQUIPMENT CO., IS HEREBY ACCEPTED; AND THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) EACH PARKING CONTROL SCOOTERS AT A COST OF $5,450.00 EACH, FOR A TOTAL COST OF $10,900.00; TERMS NET 15
01/19/1981 R-253450/ Unknown CONSTRUCTION OF PUMP STATION ONE-MOTOR SIX-NOISE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
01/19/1981 R-253469/ R81-1151 (REVISED) RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NORTHERLY HALF OF LOTS I AND J IN BLOCK 176 OF MISSION BEACH (MAP NO. 1651), TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE; AUTHORIZING AND INSTRUCTION THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE APPROPRIATE LEGAL ACTION TO ABATE THE AFORESAID NUISANCE
01/19/1981 R-253459/ R81-1181 RESOLUTION REDESIGNATING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE WATER ACTIVITY ZONES
01/19/1981 R-253461/ R81-1211 RESOLUTION EXCUSING COUNCILMAN MIKE GOTCH FROM THE JANUARY 8, 1981 MEETING OF THE COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC FACILITIES AND RECREATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF TOURING VARIOUS RETAIL CENTERS IN LOS ANGELES WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CENTRE CITY DEVELO
01/19/1981 R-253468/ R81-1236 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CERTAIN CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY, PORTION OF PUEBLO LOT 1187, TO BE SOLD AND EXECUTE A GRANT DEED TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE JANUARY 19, 1981 AUCTION
01/19/1981 R-253467/ R81-1238 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CERTAIN CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY, LOT L, BLOCK 327, HORTON'S ADDITION, TO BE SOLD AND EXECUTE A GRANT DEED TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE JANUARY 19, 1981 AUCTION
01/19/1981 O-15426/ O-81-139 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER II, ARTICLE 6, OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 26.30(E) TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SAN DIEGO-LA JOLLA UNDERWATER PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE FROM SEVEN (7) TO NINE (9) MEMBERS
01/19/1981 R-253444/ R-81-1228 THAT THE BID OF S178.802.46 BY JIH MCNULTY. AN INDIVIDUAL, DBA JIM MCNULTY CONTRACTING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ROSE CREEK BIKEWAY IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, IS HEREBY ACCEPTED; AND THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT THE
01/19/1981 R-253452/ R81-1258 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MAP OF APACHE VILLAGE AND ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF SUBDIVIDER'S ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE AFFIRMATIVE MARKETING PROGRAM