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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
05/14/2012 R-307426/ R-2012-560 APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 2013 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
05/14/2012 R-307428/ R-2012-559 AUTHORIZING SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT FISCAL YEAR 2012 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FISCAL YEAR 2010-14 CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR 2011 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAM
05/14/2012 R-307429/ R-2012-558 APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR KNOX GLEN TOWN HOMES
05/08/2012 R-307416/ R-2012-562 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONSULTANT CONTRACT AMENDMENTS FOR PHASE III EXPANSION OF THE SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER
05/08/2012 R-307427/ R-2012-609 GRANTING APPEAL OF SLA-BRA, LLC, OWNER OF ANDERSON FURNITURE BUILDING
05/08/2012 R-307415/ R-2012-531 APPROVING THE WATER SUPPLY ASSESSMENT FOR CONVENTION CENTER PHASE III EXPANSION AND EXPANSION HOTEL PROJECT
05/07/2012 R-307402/ R-2012-540 APPROVING THE DESIGN FOR CENTRE CITY DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 2011-06, THE 15TH AND ISLAND PROJECT
05/07/2012 R-307400/ R-2012-503 COR. COPY ANNUAL TWO PERCENT INCREASE TO THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CONGESTION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013
05/07/2012 O-20152/ O-2012-81 AMENDING ORDINANCE O-19471 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATING TO THE CENTRE CITY PLANNED DISTRICT
05/07/2012 O-20154/ O-2012-83 AMENDING ORDINANCE O-19647 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATING TO THE CENTRE CITY PLANNED DISTRICT
05/07/2012 O-20161/ O-2012-79 AMENDING CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 3, DIVISION 1 OF THE SDMC RELATING TO DEVIATIONS FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING WETLANDS
05/07/2012 O-20162/ O-2012-77 AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE RETENTION OF K&L GATES, LLP TO PROVIDE LEGAL TAX ADVICE
05/07/2012 R-307401/ R-2012-504 APRIL 2012 REVISIONS TO THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUNDING PROGRAM
05/07/2012 O-20160/ O-2012-78 APPROVING A SEWAGE TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH
05/07/2012 R-307393/ R-2012-468 COR. COPY AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH HAWTHORNE POWER SYSTEMS FOR EMERGENCY GENERATORS
05/07/2012 R-307413/ R-2012-553 DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL MAILED-BALLOT ELECTION WITHIN CONVENTION CENTER FACILITIES DISTRICT
05/07/2012 O-20156/ O-2012-85 AMENDING CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 2, DIVISION 2 OF THE SDMC RELATING TO THE BARRIO LOGAN PLANNED DISTRICT
05/07/2012 R-307392/ R-2012-391 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH TRAN CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR DESIGN AND REPLACEMENT OF COLLEGE RANCH HYDRO PUMP STATION
05/07/2012 O-20157/ O-2012-86 AMENDING CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 11, DIVISION 2 OF THE SDMC RELATING TO THE MARINA PLANNED DISTRICT
05/07/2012 R-307395/ R-2012-524 ALLOCATING $7,000 TO I LOVE A CLEAN SAN DIEGO FOR THE 10TH ANNUAL CREEK TO BAY CLEANUP
05/07/2012 O-20155/ O-2012-84 AMENDING ORDINANCE O-20117 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATING TO THE CENTRE CITY PLANNED DISTRICT
05/07/2012 R-307394/ R-2012-511 APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ZAHERA ASADI
05/07/2012 R-307414/ R-2012-561 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO APPOINT THE LAW FIRM OF ORRICK, HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE LLP TO FILE A JUDICIAL VALIDATION ACTION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY IN RELATION TO THE FO
05/07/2012 O-20158/ O-2012-87 AMENDING CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE 3, DIVISION 19 OF THE SDMC RELATING TO THE CENTRE CITY PLANNED DISTRICT
05/07/2012 O-20153/ O-2012-82 AMENDING ORDINANCE O-19664 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATING TO THE CENTRE CITY PLANNED DISTRICT
05/07/2012 R-307396/ R-2012-512 AUTHORIZING THE EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT BY THE SAN DIEGO HOUSING COMMISSION
05/03/2012 R-307409/ R-2012-528 REJECTING THE COMPLETE COMMUNITY MOBILITY STUDY
05/03/2012 O-20159/ O-2012-71 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WITH THE STATE ROUTE 905 RIGHT OF WAY
05/03/2012 O-20151/ O-2012-93 APPROVING THE FORMS OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ONE OR MORE AMENDMENTS TO MASTER SITE LEASE ¿ 2012 LEASE REVENUE BOND AUTHORIZATION
05/03/2012 R-307408/ R-2012-527 APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FEES FOR THE DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY PLAN AREA
04/26/2012 R-307389/ R-2012-514 Aproving the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Reports for each of the specified Business Improvement Districts
04/26/2012 R-307391/ R-2012-519 Cor.Copy Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with the Business Improvement District Council in Accordance with Council Policy 900-15
04/26/2012 R-307388/ R-2012-513 Appointing the Fiscal Year 2013 Advisory Boards for the Business Improvement Districts
04/26/2012 R-307385/ R-2012-324 DECLARING A CONTINUED STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO SEVERE SHORTAGE OF AFFORADABLE HOUSING
04/26/2012 R-307382/ R-2012-502 APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH DEIDRIA NICHOLSON
04/26/2012 R-307380/ R-2012-505 ALLOCATING FUNDS TO URBAN CORPS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY FOR ENHANCED LEVEL OF SERVICE, PURSUANT TO COUNCIL POLICY 100-06
04/26/2012 R-307384/ R-2012-463 DECLARING A CONTINUED STATE OF EMERGENCY REGARDING DISCHARGE OF RAW SEWAGE FROM TIJUANA, MEXICO
04/26/2012 R-307381/ R-2012-499 DEDICATING AND NAMING THE ROSE CREEK BIKEWAY AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AS 'MIKE GOTCH MEMORIAL BRIDGE'
04/26/2012 R-307390/ R-20012-515 Cor. Copy Declaring the Council's Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments from Businesses within each of the specified Business Improvement Districts for Fiscal Year 2013 and Noticing the Public Hearing
04/26/2012 R-307379/ R-2012-436 AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURE OF FUND FOR PROJECT NO. P-6, HIDDEN TRAIL NEIGHBORHOOD PARK FROM THE OTAY MESA FACILITIES BENEFIT ASSESSMENT
04/26/2012 R-307383/ R-2012-508 CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE BALBOA PARK COMMITTEE
04/23/2012 R-307352/ R-2012-492 Cor. Copy Provide the Expenditure of Bond proceeds related to the issuance of the Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego's Lease Revenue Bonds
04/23/2012 R-307359/ R-2012-410 AUTHORIZING TO EXTEND CONTRACT WITH LAW FIRM OF SULLIVAN HILL LEWIN REZ & ENGEL TO DEFEND TWO LAWSUITS, BOTH ENTITLED JANET WOOD V. CITY OF SAN DIEGO
04/23/2012 R-307364/ R-2012-480 APPROVING THE PACIFIC HIGHLANDS RANCH PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING PLAN AND FBA
04/23/2012 O-20149/ O-2012-74 Rev. AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 2, DIVISION 33 OF THE SDMC RELATING TO DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS - A 21ST CENTURY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROCESS: STREAMLINING AND TRANSPARENCY RECOMMENDATIONS
04/23/2012 O-20147/ O-2012-80 AUTHORIZING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS FOR THE CLAIREMONT MESA BOULEVARD AND STATE ROUTE 163 INTERCHANGE
04/23/2012 R-307357/ R-2012-469 ALLOCATING FUNDS TO THE OCEAN BEACH MERCHANT'S ASSOCIATION, FOR BANNERS, PURSUANT TO COUNCIL POLICY 100-06
04/23/2012 R-307367/ R-2012-472 CONFIRMING APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE HISTORICAL RESOURCES BOARD
04/23/2012 R-307351/ R-2012-491 Appointing the Law Firm of Nixon Peabody LLP to serve as bond and disclosure counsel with respect to City's proposed deferred Capital Improvement Projects financings
04/23/2012 R-307361/ R-2012-490 AUTHORIZING APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE FORECLOSURE CRISIS RECOVERY FUND