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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
04/11/2016 R-310350/ R-2016-455 Rev. Copy ADOPTING THE COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 1283306, AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 1283307 FOR THE MISSION BEACH RESIDENCES, PROJECT NO. 366139
04/11/2016 R-310345/ R-2016-558 Rev. Copy DENYING THE APPEAL AND APPROVING THE VESTING TENTATIVE MAP FOR THE SANTA BARBARA PLACE RESIDENCES, PROJECT NO. 361595
04/11/2016 R-310344/ R-2016-559 DENYING THE APPEAL AND CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM AND THE FINDINGS AND STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE SANTA BARBARA PLACE RESIDENCES, PROJECT NO. 361595
04/11/2016 R-310349/ R-2016-454 Rev. Copy ADOPTING THE VESTING TENTATIVE MAP NO. 1283305 AND EASEMENT VACATION NO. 1283304 FOR THE MISSION BEACH RESIDENCES, PROJECT NO. 366139
04/07/2016 R-310333/ R-2016-480 APPROVING FUNDING ALLOCATION FROM COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 TO THE GRANTVILLE-ALLIED GARDENS KIWANIS FOUNDATION FOR THE FIRST FRIDAY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
04/07/2016 R-310330/ R-2016-492 APPROVING FUNDING ALLOCATION FROM COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 TO THE FRIENDS OF TECOLOTE CANYON FOR FAMILY DAY AT THE TECOLOTE NATURE CENTER
04/07/2016 O-20631/ O-2016-57 AUTHORIZING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH WATER CONSERVATION GARDEN JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY (JPA) FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION AND VALIDATE THE CITY’S PARTICIPATION BY AMENDING THE SIGNATURE PAGE OF THE ORIGINAL 2003 AGREEMENT
04/07/2016 R-310329/ R-2016-493 APPROVING FUNDING ALLOCATION FROM COUNCIL DISTRICTS 1 AND 3 TO JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE FOR THE RIDES AND SMILES PROGRAM
04/07/2016 R-310332/ R-2016-501 APPROVING FUNDING ALLOCATION FROM COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 TO JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE FOR FOODMOBILE AND THANKSGIVING PACKAGES
04/07/2016 R-310331/ R-2016-498 APPROVING FUNDING ALLOCATION FROM COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3, 4, AND 6 TO MANDATE PROJECT IMPACT FOR MENTORSHIP/INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
04/06/2016 O-20623/ O-2016-91 AUTHORIZING A MARKETING PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH TOYOTA MOTOR SALES U.S.A., INC., AND THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY TOYOTA DEALERS ADVERTISING ASSOCIATION
04/06/2016 R-310313/ R-2016-420 AUTHORIZING AS-NEEDED THIRD PARTY CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR SAP SUPPORT SERVICES WITH 14 SERVICE PROVIDERS
04/06/2016 R-310315/ R-2016-478 DECLARING EXEMPTION FROM CEQA FOR THE SALE OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY AT THE CORNER OF STATE STREET AND HAWTHORN STREET
04/06/2016 O-20624/ O-2016-32 AMENDING THE SDMC RELATING TO THE AMENDMENT OF THE 2013 CALIFORNIA STATE BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, AND GREEN BUILDING CODES
04/06/2016 R-310316/ R-2016-464 CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
04/06/2016 R-310314/ R-2016-477 AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY AT THE CORNER OF STATE STREET AND HAWTHORN STREET
04/06/2016 R-310312/ R-2016-406 AUTHORIZING AS-NEEDED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE DESIGN SERVICES TO ESTRADA LAND PLANNING FOR A MAXIMUM DURATION OF FIVE YEARS
04/06/2016 R-310336/ R-2016-473 CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
04/06/2016 O-20625/ O-2016-28 Cor. Copy AMENDING THE SDMC RELATING TO THE AMENDMENT OF THE 2013 CALIFORNIA STATE FIRE CODE
04/06/2016 O-20628/ O-2016-72 AMENDING CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 6, REPEALING DIVISION 4, OF THE SDMC RELATING TO PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FEES
04/06/2016 O-20627/ O-2016-70 AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE 1, REPEALING DIVISION 22, OF THE SDMC RELATING TO FACILITIES BENEFIT ASSESSMENTS AND DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
04/06/2016 R-310318/ R-2016-472 Cor. Copy APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2017 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMS
04/06/2016 R-310317/ R-2016-463 CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE SAN DIEGO WATER AUTHORITY BOARD
04/06/2016 O-20626/ O-2016-67 AMENDING CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 2, DIVISION 6, OF THE SDMC RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES AND DEVELOPER REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS USING DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUNDS
04/06/2016 O-20629/ O-2016-73 AMENDING CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 8, DIVISION 6, OF THE SDMC RELATING TO HOUSING IMPACT FEES
04/05/2016 R-310343/ R-2016-471 ADOPTING THE SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (SDP) NO. 1078361 – HUNTINGTON AVENUE STORM DRAIN, PROJECT NO. 302219
04/05/2016 O-20635/ O-2016-90 APPROVING THE FORMS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ONE OR MORE, SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURES, SUPPLEMENTS TO MASTER INSTALLMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT, ESCROW AGREEMENTS, AND CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATES AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSU
04/05/2016 O-20634/ O-2016-93 Rev. AMENDING CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE 2, DIVISION 3, OF THE SDMC RELATING TO THE 10TH UPDATE TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND RELATED PROVISIONS
04/05/2016 R-310342/ R-2016-470 CERTIFYING THE DECLARATION WITH CEQA – HUNTINGTON AVENUE STORM DRAIN, PROJECT NO. 302219
03/23/2016 R-310292/ R-2016-317 DECLARING A CONTINUED STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO THE IMMINENT RISK OF FLOODING CAUSED BY EL NIÑO
03/23/2016 R-310305/ R-2016-436 AUTHORIZING THE SOLID WASTE LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA) WASTE TIRE GRANT APPLICATION
03/23/2016 O-20613/ O-2016-69 AUTHORIZING THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH T.Y. LIN INTERNATIONAL FOR THE WEST MISSION BAY DRIVE BRIDGE OVER SAN DIEGO RIVER PROJECT
03/23/2016 R-310291/ R-2016-252 DECLARING A CONTINUED STATE OF EMERGENCY REGARDING THE DISCHARGE OF RAW SEWAGE FROM TIJUANA, MEXICO
03/23/2016 R-310307/ R-2016-421 DECLARING EXEMPTION FROM CEQA FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ANGLE PARKING ON 20TH STREET BETWEEN L STREET AND IMPERIAL AVENUE, AND ON INDIANA STREET BETWEEN ROBINSON AVENUE AND CYPRESS AVENUE
03/23/2016 R-310294/ R-2016-410 AUTHORIZING THE REVISIONS TO COUNCIL POLICY 100-10 RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES AND DEVELOPER REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS
03/23/2016 O-20611/ O-2016-75 Cor. Copy AMENDING CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 6, DIVISION 3 OF THE SDMC RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OF THE EMPLOYMENT REQUIRED OVERLAY DISTRICT
03/23/2016 O-20617/ O-2016-65 AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 4, DIVISION 5, OF THE SDMC RELATING TO THE CITY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO CONFORM TO THE MOU
03/23/2016 R-310301/ R-2016-412 AUTHORIZING AN INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR A WATER QUALITY STUDY
03/23/2016 R-310293/ R-2016-409 APPROVING THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING FEE FOR HOUSING IMPACT FEES (HIF) FEE DEFERRAL AGREEMENTS
03/23/2016 R-310302/ R-2016-458 APPROVING FUNDING ALLOCATION FROM COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 TO THE SAN DIEGO DANCE THEATER FOR SUPPLEMENTAL ARTS EDUCATION FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
03/23/2016 R-310288/ R-2016-387 AUTHORIZING A SETTLEMENT OF PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM OF ARIANA FLORIDIA, RISK MANAGEMENT FILE NO. 8939
03/23/2016 R-310319/ R-2016-383 APPROVING ISSUANCE AND SALE BY THE PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO OF ITS LEASE REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2016 (BALLPARK REFUNDING)
03/23/2016 R-310310/ R-2016-453 APPROVING THE PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO ISSUANCE AND SALE OF ONE OR MORE SERIES OF ITS WATER REVENUE BONDS RELATING TO ALL OR A PORTION OF THE LOANS PROVIDED TO THE CITY BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL
03/23/2016 R-310304/ R-2016-459 APPROVING FUNDING ALLOCATION FROM COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 TO THE EL CAJON BOULEVARD BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE MID-CITY I-805 HOLIDAY BRIDGE LIGHTS PROJECT
03/23/2016 O-20615/ O-2016-49 AUTHORIZING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE MOU FOR INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND FUNDING IN THE SAN DIEGO SUB-REGION FUNDING AREA
03/23/2016 R-310287/ R-2016-407 APPROVING FUNDING ALLOCATION FROM COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 TO GASLAMP QUARTER HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
03/23/2016 R-310306/ R-2016-419 AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF ANGLE PARKING ON 20TH STREET BETWEEN L STREET AND IMPERIAL AVENUE, AND ON INDIANA STREET BETWEEN ROBINSON AVENUE AND CYPRESS AVENUE
03/23/2016 O-20616/ O-2016-51 AUTHORIZING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE MOU WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AND SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY FOR THE INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2012-2016
03/23/2016 O-20618/ O-2016-77 AUTHORIZING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT TO FUND ADDITIONAL FIRE APPARATUS
03/23/2016 R-310300/ R-2016-452 AUTHORIZING AS-NEEDED CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH RICK ENGINEERING FOR LAND SURVEYING SERVICES