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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
07/14/1976 R-216434/ R77-56 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BIDS OF: STATIONERS CORPORATION, GENERAL ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY (A DIVISION OF GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY) AND WESTERN RADIO FOR THE PURCHASE OF DRY CELL BATTERIES, AS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1
07/14/1976 R-216424/ R-77-35 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTINUE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HOUSING REHABILITATION/CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM UTILIZING THE BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMART AS THE OPERATING DEPARTMENT TO CARRY OUT THIS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECT IN THE BAL
07/14/1976 R-216421/ R76-2564 RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, DATED MAY 24, 1976, ISSUED IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO AND WAL-CON CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER AND WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT, GROUP 18, MISSION HILLS
07/14/1976 R-216426/ R-77-8 COSPONSORING THE FUND-RAISING EVENT 'EVENING WITH THE STARS' WITH THE MEXICAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION
07/14/1976 R-216416/ R76-2758 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY, WESTERN DIVISION, NAVAL FACAILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND, FOR THE RELOCATION OF A DAMAGED PORTION OF THE POINT LOMA SEWER TREATMENT
07/14/1976 R-216408/ R76-2820 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO ACCEPT THE CHECK FROM GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA IN LIEU OF PERFORMANCE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED UNDER THE SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT ON FILE; DIRECTING TO USE SAID MONIES TO COMPLETE SAID IMPROVEMENTS; RESCINDING RESOL
07/14/1976 R-216425/ R-77-15 THAT THE EXPENDITURE OF $90,000 FROM SPECIAL PROMOTION FUND 223 AND $20,000 FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TRUST FUND 314 FOR PAYMENT BY EDC OF EXPENSES OF PROVIDING THE SERVICES AS SPECIFIED IN SUB-PARAGRAPH 3(A) AND 3(B) OF THE ABOVE AGREEMENT,
07/14/1976 R-216401/ R76-2661 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FINANCIAL SCENE INC., FOR THE INSTALLATION AND COMPLETION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE SUBDIVISION TO BE KNOWN AS VALENCIA VIEW UNIT NO. 1
07/14/1976 R-216415/ R-77-10 AUTHORIZING TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED , QUITCLAIMING TO THE SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, AN EXISITING EASEMENT FOR OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL FACILITIES AFFECTING A PORTION OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE 2 WEST
07/14/1976 O-11869/ O-76-207 AN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING A PORTION OF LOT 13, RANCHO MISSION OF SAN DIEGO, C.C. 348, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO R-1-10 ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.0407 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 10593 (NEW SERIES),
07/14/1976 R-216414/ R-77-11 APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THAT DEED OF SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY CONVEYING TO CITY A PORTION OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE 2 WEST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN
07/14/1976 R-216399/ R76-2801 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BORDER PLAZA PARTNERSHIP, FOR THE INSTALLATION AND COMPLETION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE SUBDIVISION TO BE KNOWN AS BORDER CENTER
07/14/1976 R-216430/ R-76-2819 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL BOND ELECTION AND THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON JUNE 8, 1976 ON ONE BOND MEASURE AND THREE PROPOSITIONS TO AMEND THE CITY CHARTER.
07/14/1976 R-216410/ R76-2778 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED TO TITLE INSURANCE AND TRUST COMPANY, OWNER OF LOT 2 OF MIRA MESA VILLAGE UNIT NO. 2, EFFECTING THE REVESTMENT OF THOSE ABUTTER'S RIGHTS OF ACCESS IN AND TO MIRA MESA BOULEVARD AND FRONTAGE ROAD
07/14/1976 R-216400/ R76-2802 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MAP OF BORDER CENTER SUBDIVISION
07/14/1976 R-216404/ R-76-2786 APPROVING THE DEED OF FINANCIAL SCENE INC. CONVEYING TO THE CITY THE PERMANENT EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY TO CONSTRUCT, RECONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, OPERATE AND REPAIR A PUBLIC SEWER OR SEWERS IN A PORTION OF 'CHARMOLEE' ON CAVE AND MCHATTON SUBDIVISION
07/14/1976 R-216418/ R76-2791 RESOLUTION A UTHORIZING TO EXECUTE A FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (CREATING THE SAN DIEGO REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING CONSORTIUM) WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEOG FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE FISCAL YEAR PERIOD OF SAID AGREEMENT TO R
07/14/1976 R-216420/ R-76-2821 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MOTOROLA COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS, INC. FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE FOR THE COMPUTER SYSTEM ASSOCIATED WITH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S CAD SYSTEM
07/14/1976 R-216417/ R76-2788 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE BY THE CITY MANAGER OF THE DOCUMENT EXECUTED BY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY, EXECUTED IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CONVEYING TO SAID CITY AN EASEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTI
07/14/1976 R-216396/ R77-24 RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS RECEIVED ON JUNE 7, 1976, PURSUANT TO PUBLICATION OF NOTICE CALLING FOR BIDS ON CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND SAFETY LIGHTING SYSTEMS AT 32ND STREET AND UNIVERSITY AVENUE; APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, INCLUSI
07/14/1976 O-11868/ O-76-219 AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 11050 (NEW SERIES), ADOPTED MAY 3, 1973, AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 11660 (NEW SERIES), ADOPTED AUGUST 13, 1975, INCORPORATING A PORTION OF LOT 43, THE HIGHLANDS, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO M-IB ZONE, AS
07/14/1976 R-216409/ R76-2781 RESOLUTION ABANDONING WHATEVER RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IT MAY HAVE IN THAT PRIVATE UNDERGROUND UTILITY EASEMENT; AUTHORIZING TO CAUSE A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE RESOLUTION, ATTESTED BY HIM UNDER SEAL, TO BE RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY RE
07/14/1976 R-216411/ R77-14 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEED OF THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, CONVEYING AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER AND UPON PORTIONS OF LOTS 7 AND 8 IN BLOCK 32 OF SOUTH PARK ADDIT
07/14/1976 O-11866/ O-76-217 AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 11058 (NEW SERIES), ADOPTED MAY 10, 1973, AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 11668 (NEW SERIES), ADOPTED AUGUST 27, 1975, INCORPORATING A PORTION OF LOT 40, THE HIGHLANDS, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO C-1S M-1B ZON
07/13/1976 R-216390/ R76-261 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN EQD NO. 76-03-23P AS COMPLETED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970 AND THE STATE GUIDELINES
07/13/1976 R-216391/ R-77-450 ADOPTING FINDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP, CAMBRIDGE COLONY UNIT 1-5
07/13/1976 R-216392/ R-77-114 GRANTING THE APPLICATION OF E.F. COOK & ASSOCIATES LTD. FOR SPECIAL PERMISSION TO WAIVE UNDERGROUND UTILITY REQUIREMENTS IN SCRIPPS MIRAMAR RANCH NO. 1
07/07/1976 O-11863/ 76-223 AN ORDINANCE OP THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO CONSENTING TO THE TRANSFER OF THE NONEXCLUSIVE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO LAY AND USE LINES, WIRES, COAXIAL CABLE AND APPURTENANCES FOR TRANSMITTING, DISTRIBUTING AND SUPPLYING RADIO AND TELEVISION ANTENNA SER
07/07/1976 R-216373/ R-76-2699 ELECTING TO PROCEED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE STREET VACATION ACT OF 1941, DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO VACATE PISTOL RANGE ROAD IN THE SOUTHWEST ONE QUARTER, NORTHWEST ONE QUARTER, SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 2 WEST, SAN BER
07/07/1976 O-11859/ O-76-220 INCORPORATING LOTS 27-42, BLOCK 79, PACIFIC BEACH SUBDIVISION OF PORTION OF ACRE LOTS AND BLOCKS 150 AND 151, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO RV ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.0414 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO.
07/07/1976 R-216387/ R76-2813 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A LEASE WITH HARRY MCCARTHY FOR THE OPERATION OF THE BALBOA PARK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PRO SHOP
07/07/1976 O-11862/ O-76-222 CONSENTING TO THE TRANSFER OF THE NONEXCLUSIVE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO LAY AND USE LINES, WIRES, COAXIAL CABLE AND APPURTENANCES FOR TRANSMITTING, DISTRIBUTING AND SUPPLYING RADIO AND TELEVISION ANTENNA SERVICE ALONG, ACROSS AND UPON THE PUBLIC
07/07/1976 R-216369/ R76-2753 RESOLUTION EMPOWERING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONSENT TO, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, THE ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS, TITLE, INTEREST , LIABILITIES AND OBLIGATIOSN OF COMPUTER MACHINERY CORPORATION TO PERTEC CORPORATION IN A LEASE WITH THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO WH
07/07/1976 O-11864/ O-76-224 CONSENTING TO THE TRANSFER OF THE NONEXCLUSIVE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO LAY AND USE LINES, WIRES, COAXIAL CABLE AND APPURTENANCES FOR TRANSMITTING, DISTRIBUTING AND SUPPLYING RADIO AND TELEVISION ANTENNA SERVICE ALONG, ACROSS AND UPON THE PUBLIC
07/07/1976 O-11861/ O-76-211 AMENDING CHAPTER II, ARTICLE 3, DIVISION 11 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 23.1111 [RULE X, SECTION 11 OF THE RULES OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION] RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL LEAVE.
07/07/1976 R-216363/ R76-2747 RESOLUTION DIRECTING TO ISSUE WARRANTS OUT OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR: WATER UTILITIES ($20, $15), TRANSPORTATION ($10), GENERAL SERVICES ($10, $20)
07/07/1976 R-216368/ R76-2766 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTS FOR FURNISHING LABORATORY GLASSWARE, LABORATORY CHEMICALS AND MISCELLANEOUS LABORATORY SUPPLIES
07/07/1976 R-216385/ R76-2763 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HARRY L. SUMMERS INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION AND COMPLETION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE SUBDIVISION TO BE KNOWN AS PENASQUITOS GLENS UNIT NO. 10
07/07/1976 R-216362/ R76-2748 RESOLUTION DIRECTING TO ISSUE WARRANTS OUT OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR: JOHN E. TRAINOR (TRANSPORTATION/$405), KENNETH R. WISE (TRANSPORTATION/$385) AND JACK T. ARGENT (PARK & REC/$110)
07/07/1976 R-216366/ R76-2769 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BIDS OF: KEENAN PIPE & SUPPLY CO., SAN DIEGO PIPE & SUPPLY CO. AND JOHN BERNARD IND. INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF PIPE, FITTINGS AND MISCELLANEOUS PLUMING SUPPLIES
07/07/1976 R-216386/ R76-2764 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MAP OF PENASQUITOS GLENS UNIT NO. 10 SUBDIVISION AND ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF SUBDIVIDER'S ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE AFFIRMATIVE MARKETING PROGRAM.
07/07/1976 R-216389/ R-77-69 GRANTING THE APPLICATION OF JOHN M. JACKSON FOR SPECIAL PERMISSION TO WAIVE UNDERGROUND UTILITY REQUIREMENTS IN JUEGOS DE JUAN TENNIS CLUB
07/07/1976 R-216374/ R-76-2714 ELECTING TO PROCEED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE STREET VACATION ACT OF 1941, DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO VACATE THE STREET RESERVATION IN LOT 1, SAMPLE-BROWN TRACT, MAP NO. 4123, AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING THEREOF.
07/07/1976 R-216388/ R76-2811 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN EQD NO. 76-02-20P AS COMPLETED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970 AND THE STATE GUIDELINES
07/07/1976 R-216384/ R76-2290 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COUNCIL TO INITIATE LEGISLATION TO AMEND SECTION 5116 OF THE CALIFORNIA WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE AS SET FORTH AS EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART THEREOF, WITH THE PURPOSE TO PERMIT THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO TO LIMIT T
07/07/1976 R-216383/ R76-2803 RESOLUTION EXCUSING COUNCILMAN TOM GADE FROM PUBLIC SERVICES AND SAFETY COMMITTEE AND THE PUBLIC FACILITIES AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS ON JUNE 21, 1976, TO ATTEND, AS THE CITY'S ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE, THE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ORGANIZATION MEE
07/07/1976 R-216372/ R-76-2711 A RESOLUTION ELECTING TO PROCEED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE STREET VACATION ACT OF 1941, DECLARING THE INTENTION.OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO VACATE THE ALLEY RESERVATION IN PARCEL 1 OF PARCEL MAP 2486 AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING THEREOF.
07/07/1976 O-11865/ O-76-225 CONSENTING TO THE TRANSFER OF THE NONEXCLUSIVE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO LAY AND USE LINES, WIRES, COAXIAL CABLE AND APPURTENANCES FOR TRANSMITTING, DISTRIBUTING AND SUPPLYING RADIO AND TELEVISION ANTENNA SERVICE ALONG, ACROSS AND UPON THE PUBLIC
07/07/1976 R-216376/ R76-2775 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR THE SAN DIEGO STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 1976 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1977 AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO DISSO
07/07/1976 R-216381/ R-76-2812 EXCUSING COUNCILMAN LEON WILLIAMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF 7/6, 7/7, 7/13, 7/14, 7/20, 7/21, 8/24, 8/25 AND 8/31 AND 9/1 OF 1976