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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
12/15/1980 R-253303/ R81-1068 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH P. DORDAHL, NOMINEE OF THE CITIES OF CHULA VISTA AND NATIONAL CITY, TO FILL THE VACANCY ON THE SAN DIEGO TRANSIT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS CREATED BY THE DEATH OF ROBERT W. DAILY, FOR A TERM EXPIRING A
12/15/1980 R-253329/ R-81-1071 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF THE CITY OP SAN DIEGO HOSPITAL REVENUE BONDS (CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGO) , SERIES A, THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INDENTURE, LOAN AGREEMENT, CONTRACT OF PURCHASE, OFFICIAL STATEMENT, REG
12/15/1980 R-253299/ R81-924 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO STATING ITS INTENTION TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE DESIGNATION OF AN AREA OF BENEFIT WITHIN TIERRASANTA AND DIRECTING THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF A REPORT THEREON
12/15/1980 R-253311/ R-81-1845 BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO THAT PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE, SECTION 21081, AND THE FINDINGS MADE WITH RESPECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 80-02-14 ARE THOSE FINDINGS INCORPORATED WITHIN SAID ENVIRONME
12/15/1980 R-253266/ R-81-1027 THAT THE FOLLOWING SUGGESTION AWARDS ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND THE AUDITOR AND COMPTROLLER IS HEREBY DIRECTED TO ISSUE WARRANTS OUT OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE FOLLOWING SUGGESTIONS:
12/15/1980 R-253282/ R-81-1056 THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE, AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, AN AGREEMENT WITH SCRIPPS RANCH ASSOCIATES, A JOINT VENTURE, FOR THE INSTALLATION AND COMPLETION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN
12/15/1980 R-253324/ R-81-951 THAT THE PROJECT ECONOMICS AND FINANCING AND OWNERSHIP REPORTS PREPARED BY MERRILL LYNCH WHITE WELD CAPITAL MARKETS GROUP ARE HEREBY APPROVED IN CONCEPT AND THE CONSULTANT IS HEREBY DIRECTED TO FURTHER DEVELOP THE RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE.
12/15/1980 R-253272/ R-81-1044 THAT THE BID OF SOUTHWEST FLEXIBLE SEWER EQUIPMENT COMPANY IS HEREBY ACCEPTED AND THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (I) SEWER RODDING MACHINE AT A COST OF S13.552.00; TERMS $500.00 DISCOUNT, 20 DAYS, PLUS
12/15/1980 R-253271/ R-81-948 ACCEPTING BID OF AMERICAN PROCESSING COMPANY, INC. FOR HAULING SERVICE FOR REMOVING AND DISPOSING OF WET SCUM
12/15/1980 R-253277/ R-81-1053 APPROVING MAP OP LA JOLLA OCEAN VIEW CONDOMINIUMS
12/15/1980 R-253267/ R-81-1028 THAT THE FOLLOWINQ SUGGESTION AWARDS ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND THE AUDITOR AND COMPTROLLER IS HEREBY DIRECTED TO ISSUE WARRANTS OUT OF THE GENERA' FUND FOR THE FOLLOWING SUGGESTIONS:
12/15/1980 R-253312/ R-81-1011 ACCEPTING BID FOR CONTRACT BY DYNO CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ALCOTT NEIGHBORHOOD PARK-INITIAL DEVELOPMENT
12/15/1980 R-253285/ R-81-1069 AGREEMENT WITH REILICH AND LEITNER FOR A 12 MONTH GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
12/15/1980 R-253265/ R81-1026 RESOLUTION DIRECTING TO ISSUE WARRANTS OUT OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR: RICHARD J. HUNT, MARY H. MIDDENDORF (WATER UTILITIES/$295, $190), CAROLINE STEYERS (BUILDING INSPECTION/$230); HERMAN A. CLARK (PARATRANSIT/$150); AND CHARLES E. KINNEL (FIRE/$75)
12/15/1980 R-253321/ R-81-1063 THAT COUNCILMAN BILL MITCHELL BE AND HE IS HEREBY EXCUSED FROM THE DECEMBER 9, 1980, MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PURPOSE OF VACATION.
12/15/1980 R-253278/ R-81-1051 APPROVING MAP OF SCRIPPS HILLS UNIT NO. 1 AND ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF SUBDIVIDER'S ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE AFFIRMATIVE MARKETING PROGRAM.
12/15/1980 R-253269/ R-81-1030 THAT THE FOLLOWING SUGGESTION AWARDS ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND THE AUDITOR AND COMPTROLLER IS HEREBY DIRECTED TO ISSUE WARRANTS OUT OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE FOLLOWING SUGGESTIONS:
12/15/1980 R-253283/ R-81-1018 OAKFORT STREET RENAMED FAIRBROOK ROAD
12/15/1980 R-253268/ R-81-1029 THAT THE FOLLOWING SUGGESTION AWARD ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND THE AUDITOR AND COMPTOLLER IS HEREBY DIRECTED TO ISSUE WARRANTS OUT OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR JENNIFER SISSKIND, RICHARD BOLES, ALVUS L. RANSAY DAVIS DANELL CHARLES KINNEL
12/15/1980 R-253306/ R-81-1035 THAT THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THAT GRANT DEED ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERIC AS DOCUMENT NO. BE, AND THE SAME IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE DECEMBER 15, 1930 AUCTION, FOR THE SUM OF $65,000.
12/15/1980 R-253301/ R81-926 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO STATING ITS INTENTION TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE DESIGNATION OF AN AREA OF BENEFIT WITHIN MIRA MESA AND DIRECTING THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF A REPORT THEREON
12/15/1980 R-253270/ R-81-947 REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF THREE FOUR-WHEEL STREET SWEEPERS
12/15/1980 R-253330/ R81-1103 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED DESIGN FOR MURAL FOR THE CENTRO CULTURAL DE LA RAZA, LOCATED IN BALBOA PARK
12/15/1980 R-253300/ R81-925 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO STATING ITS INTENTION TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE DESIGNATION OF AN AREA OF BENEFIT WITHIN SCRIPPS RANCH AND DIRECTING THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF A REPORT THEREON
12/15/1980 R-253280/ R-81-1022 THAT THE ACCEPTANCE BY THE CITY MANAGER OF THAT DEED OF HOME SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, EXECUTED IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, BEARING DATE OF OCTOBER 9, 1980, GRANTING TO SAID CITY THAT REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE CIT
12/15/1980 R-253286/ R-81-1043 AGREEMENT WITH NUFFER/SMITH ASSOCIATES FOR FUND RAISING AND PROMOTION OF A PILOT PUBLIC SHITTLE SERVICE
12/15/1980 R-253318/ R-81-1081 WHEREAS, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP OF BLACK MOUNTAIN MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, THE CITY SHALL RECEIVE EASEMENT INTERESTS WHICH ALLOW THE QUITCLAIM OF THE EXISTING DRAIN EASEMENT WITHIN THE SUBDIVISION
12/15/1980 R-253319/ R-81-1092 THAT THE CITY MANAGER AND AUDITOR AND COMPTROLLER ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO ESTABLISH A CENTER BOX OFFICE TRUST FUND CHECKING ACCOUNT WITH CROCKER NATIONAL BANK, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING AND DISPERSING BOX OFFICE PROCEEDS FROM THE OPERATION OF THE CON
12/15/1980 R-253291/ R81-916 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO STATING ITS INTENTION TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE DESIGNATION OF AN AREA OF BENEFIT WITHIN RANCHO BERNARDO AND DIRECTING THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF A REPORT THEREON
12/15/1980 R-253264/ R81-1025 RESOLUTION DIRECTING TO ISSUE WARRANTS OUT OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR: DANNY L. SCHROTBERGER (ENGINEERING AND DEV./$1055); NORVAL L. BREWER (FIRE/$545); THELMA SHUKER (CITY ATTY/$530); ALICE BENSON (WATER UTILITIES/$515); ROBERT J. DANERI (EQUIPMENT DIVISI
12/15/1980 R-253298/ R81-923 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO STATING ITS INTENTION TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE DESIGNATION OF AN AREA OF BENEFIT WITHIN SABRE SPRINGS AND DIRECTING THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF A REPORT THEREON
12/15/1980 R-253307/ R-81-1065 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF 515,000,000 OPEN SPACE PARK BONDS OF 1978, SERIES 81A
12/09/1980 R-253259/ R81-1100 RESOLUTION EXCUSING DEPUTY MAYOR BILL LOWERY FROM ALL CITY COUNCIL AND COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 8, 1980 THROUGH DECEMBER 10, 1980, FOR THE PURPOSE OF VACATION
12/09/1980 R-253251/ R81-1207 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 80-10-23C AS COMPLETED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970 AND THE STATE GUIDELINES
12/09/1980 R-253257/ R81-1123 RESOLUTION - FINDINGS MADE WITH RESPECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 80-03-10
12/09/1980 R-253261/ R81-1073 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING THE CITY MANAGER TO PAY THE TOTAL SUM OF $15,000 IN THE SETTLEMENT OF SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 422035, ROBERT A. GRAHAM, SR., ET AL. v. CITY OF SAN DIEGO, ETC., ET AL., AND OF EACH AND EVERY CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY OF
12/09/1980 R-253252/ R81-829 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 80-06-24C AS COMPL.ETED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970 AND THE STATE GUIDELINES
12/09/1980 R-253263/ R81-1024 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING THE CITY MANAGER TO PAY THE SUM OF $8,500 IN SETTLEMENT OF RAY EDWARD ORMAN v. VINCENT W. KROLIKOWSKI (U.S. DISTRICT COURT CASE NO. 79-0621-E) AND EACH AND EVERY CLAIM AGAINST VINCENT W. KROLIKOWSKI CONTAINED IN SAID
12/09/1980 R-253262/ Unknown RESOLUTION PAVING AND OTHERWISE IMPROVING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 36, NORMAL HEIGHTS AND ESTABLISHING THE GRADE THEREON
12/09/1980 O-15405/ O-81-123 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 15298 (NEW SERIES), 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
12/09/1980 R-253200/ R81-1076 RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CITY'S DEEP APPRECIATION TO THE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF HOME FEDERAL SAVINGS OF SAN DIEGO BOTH FOR THEIR MANY ACTS OF CIVIC GENEROSITY OVER THE YEARS AND FOR HOME FEDERAL'S MOST RECENT CONTRIBUTION TO THE CITY'S EFFORTS TO DIS
12/09/1980 R-253253/ R81-830 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 80-06-25C AS COMPLETED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970 AND THE STATE GUIDELINES
12/09/1980 O-15406/ O-81-131 AN ORDINANCE 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 DOC
12/09/1980 R-253258/ R81-1045 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO AND GENSTAR DEVELOPMENT INC. MODIFYING THE CERTAIN AGREEMENT, DATED MAY 3, 1979, WHICH AMENDMENT DELETES THE REQUIREMENT FOR AMENDME
12/09/1980 R-253254/ R81-832 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 80-05-06 AS COMPLETED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970 AND THE STATE GUIDELINES
12/09/1980 R-253260/ R81-1101 RESOLUTION ADJOURNING THE COUNCIL MEETING OF TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1980 IN MEMORY OF MR. PATRICK BRANIN, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO TWO SAN DIEGO MAYORS, CHARLES C. DAIL FROM 1957 THROUGH 1963 AND FRANK CURRAN FROM 1963 THROUGH 1971
12/09/1980 R-253256/ R81-876 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 80-03-10 AS COMPLETED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970 AND THE STATE GUIDELINES
12/09/1980 R-253255/ R81-1844 RESOLUTION - FINDINGS MADE WITH RESPECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 80-05-06
12/08/1980 O-15391/ O-81-89 AN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING LOT 6, HIGHLAND PARK SHOPPING VILLAGE RESUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 2, MAP NO. 5643 AND LOT 32, HIGHLAND BLUFFS, MAP NO. 8673, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO R-2 ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.0409 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICI
12/08/1980 R-253248/ R81-1060 RESOLUTION AGREEING IN PRINCIPLE TO SELL RATHER THAN LEASE CITY-OWNED SITE #106 TO KIKU GARDENS, INC. AT FAIR MARKET VALUE, WITH TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO BE NEGOTIATED