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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
09/11/1978 R-221795/ R79-390 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE CITY MANAGER OF THE STREET EASEMENT DEED OF SALLY RUSSELL, BEARING DATE OF JULY 17, 1978, CONVEYING A PERMANENT EASEMENT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR PUBLIC STREET AND INCIDENTS THERETO OVER, UNDER, UPON, ALONG AND ACRO
09/11/1978 O-12431/ O-79-41 AN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING LOTS 28-43 AND PORTIONS OF LOTS 44-47, BLOCK 127; LOTS 1, 10-24 AND PORTIONS OF LOTS 2-5, 7-9, 25-39 AND 43-48, BLOCK 128, CHOATES ADDITION, MAP NO. 167; PORTIONS OF LOTS 29-35, BLOCK 1, MCLARENS H STREET ADDITION, MAP NO. 219;
09/11/1978 R-221773/ R79-397 RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL'S APPRECIATION TO OFFICER KATHY THAXTON FOR HER COURAGE AND DEVOTION TO DUTY IN A VERY DIFFICULT SITUATION AND FOR SECURING THE RELEASE OF TWO HOSTAGES AND SPARING THEM FOR THE THREAT OF SERIOUS INJURY AND POSSIBLY
09/11/1978 O-12434/ O-79-29 AN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING A PORTION OF LOT 10, TIBBETTS TRACT, MAP NO. 659, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO R-2 ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.-9409 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 8029 (NEW SERIES), ADOPTED DECEM
09/11/1978 R-221783/ R79-338 RESOLUTION ELECTING TO PROCEED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE STREET VACATION ACT OF 1941, DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO VACATE BRANT STREET ADJACENT TO LOT D, BLOCK 321, AND LOT I, BLOCK 320, MAP 2163 AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARIN
09/11/1978 R-221781/ R79-345 RESOLUTION GRANTING THE PETITION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE ALLEY, BLOCK 29, NORMAL HEIGHTS (BETWEEN 33RD STREET & FELTON AVENUE AND ADAMS AVENUE AND COLLIER); DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE PLANS, DRAWINGS, TYPICAL CROSS-SECTIONS, PROFILES AND SP
09/11/1978 O-12432/ O-79-42 AN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING A PORTION OF BLOCK 25, TRACT NO.-2, ENCANTO HEIGHTS, MAP NO. 1100 AS SHOWN ON MAP NO. 2121 AND A PORTION OF WINNETT STREET VACATED (APPROXIMATELY 24,788 SQUARE FEET), LOCATED AT THE NORTHERLY TERMINUS OF WINNETT STREET BETWEEN
09/11/1978 R-221780/ R79-391 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ADVERTISE FOR SALE AND SELL THE USED, OBSOLETE AND SURPLUS EQUIPMENTS THAT WERE UNFIT OR UNDESIRABLE FOR USE OR RETENTION BY THE CITY
09/11/1978 R-221775/ R79-406 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO FORM A PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA KNOWN AS 'LA JOLLA IMPROVEMENT AREA,' PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF AN ADDITIONAL BUSINESS LICENSE TAX TO BE IMPOSED THEREIN, FIXING TH
09/11/1978 R-221797/ R79-362 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO STANDARD REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH SUBDIVISION DEVELOPERS PURSUANT TO THE POLICIES AND GUIDELINES SET FORT IN THE CITY COUNCIL POLICY 400-7 AND ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION 55.10
09/11/1978 R-221787/ R-79-378 DEED CONVEYING TO THE SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY AN EASEMENT FOR UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AFFECTING A PORTION OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN
09/11/1978 O-12437/ O-79-33 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER VI, ARTICLE 3 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 63.02.5 TO ADD A PROVISION PROHIBITING THE DIGGING OF CAVES WITHIN CLIFF AREA
09/11/1978 R-221800/ R79-374 RESOLUTION REELECTING W. DANIEL LARSEN AND JACK H. MCDONALD TO THE CENTRE CITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR TERMS ENDING MAY 1, 1982
09/11/1978 R-221772/ R79-293 RESOLUTION HIGHLY COMMENDING FIRE CAPTAIN JOHN D. HORNER FOR HIS HEROIC ACTION IN SAVING THE LIFE OF MR. WILLIAM DOWLE BY THE CITY COUNCIL, PRESENTATION OF THE HONOR MEDAL BY COUNCILMAN TOM GADE
09/11/1978 R-221782/ R79-347 RESOLUTION GRANTING THE PETITION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE 66TH AND LEGHORN STREET, AND SKYLINE DRIVE AND CIELO STREET; DIRECTING TO PREPARE PLANS, DRAWINGS, TYPICAL CROSS-SECTIONS, PROFILES AND SPECIFICATIONS
09/11/1978 R-221785/ R79-336 RESOLUTION ELECTING TO PROCEED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE STREET VACATION ACT OF 1941, DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO VACATE A PORTION OF 19TH STREET NORTHERLY OF IMPERIAL AVENUE AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING THEREOF
09/11/1978 R-221779/ R-79-392 ACCEPTING THE BID OF WHITEWATER TROUT CO. AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF APPROXIMATELY 48,000 LBS. OF LIVE RAINBOW TROUT
09/11/1978 R-221776/ R-79-165 APROVING THE SAN DIEGO REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING CONSORTIUM ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 1979 (OCTOBER 1, 1978 - SEPTEMBER 30,1979); AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
09/11/1978 O-12436/ O-79-28 AN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING A PORTION OF SECTION 31 TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE 2 WEST, S.B.B.M., IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO CA ZONE, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 101.0428.1 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 10936 (NEW SERI
09/11/1978 O-12438/ O-78-289 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER X, ARTICLE 4, DIVISION 1 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE BY TENDING SECTION 104.0101 RELATING TO SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICTS.
09/11/1978 O-12435/ O-79-43 AN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING PARCEL 1, PARCEL MAP NO. 5405 AND A PORTION OF VIRGINIA AVENUE CLOSED (APPROXIMATELY 5.7 ACRES), LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF AVENIDA CAMIONES BETWEEN VIRGINIA AVENUE AND 1-5, IN THE SAN YSIDRO COMMUNITY PLAN AREA, IN THE CITY
09/11/1978 R-221784/ R79-340 RESOLUTION ELECTING TO PROCEED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE STREET VACATION ACT OF 1941, DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO VACATE A PORTION OF CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH, ADJACENT TO LOT 1, MAP 8245 AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING THEREOF
09/11/1978 R-221799/ R79-388 RESOLUTION RENAMING MALMAISON WAY DRAYTON HALL WAY (DRAWING NO. 14275-B)
09/11/1978 O-12433/ O-79-30 AN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING LOTS 1 THROUGH 4, ST. CATHERINE SUBDIVISION, MAP NO. 8064 (APPROXIMATELY 1.5 ACRES), LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST SIDE OF MT. AGUILAR DRIVE BETWEEN MT. ALIFAN DRIVE AND MT. ABRAHAM AVENUE, IN THE CLAIREMONT MESA COMMUNITY PLAN AREA
09/10/1978 R-221852/ R-79-205 THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE, AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, AGREEMENTS WITH PENASQUITOS, INC. TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECEIPT OF PREPAID PARK FEES FOR SUBDIVISIONS KNOWN AS PENASQUITOS BLUFFS UNIT NOS. 11, 12, AND 13, PURSUANT TO
09/10/1978 R-221855/ R-79-996 THE ABOVE FINDINGS ARE SUPPORTED BY THE MINUTES, MAPS AND EXHIBITS, ALL OF WHICH ARE HEREIN INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT THE APPEAL OF THE SAN DIEGUITO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND MARY T. KELLEY, REPRESENTING TORREY PINES PR
09/05/1978 R-221754/ R-79-342 FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF CETA TITLE VI FUNDS ALLOCATED TO CPO
09/05/1978 R-221741/ R79-230 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEED OF CENTRAL CAPITAL CORPORATION, BEARING DATE OF MAY 19, 1978, CONVEYING A PERMANENT EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY TO CONSTRUCT, RECONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, OPERATE AND REPAIR SEWER MAIN FACILITIES INCLUDING ANY OR A
09/05/1978 R-221735/ R79-217 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF EUREKA ENTERPRISES, A DIVISION OF WARREN T. LASSABE INC., EXECUTING A CONTRACT FOR COMPLETE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OF HORTON PLAZA AS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEGINNING AUGUST 9, 1978 THROUGH AUGUS
09/05/1978 R-221758/ Unknown PAVING AND IMPROVING IMPERIAL AVENUE
09/05/1978 R-221747/ R79-328 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENTS WITH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF SAN DIEGO AND CABRILLO MEDICAL CENTER/DOCTOR'S HOSPITAL FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTENDING CONTRACT EXPIRATION DATES, INCREASING APPLICABLE FEES, AND IN
09/05/1978 R-221756/ R78-513 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 77-10-53 AS COMPLETED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970 AND THE STATE GUIDELINES
09/05/1978 R-221766/ R79-187 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AS EQD NO. 75-01-00BG, AS COMPLETED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970 AND THE STATE GUIDELINES
09/05/1978 R-221763/ R-78-607 GRANTING THE APPEAL OF FRANK PAUL SCOTT AND THE PRELIMINARY PARCEL MAP NO. 78-154
09/05/1978 R-221742/ R-79-223 DEDICATING AND NAMING 49TH STREET
09/05/1978 R-221734/ R-79-356 ACCEPTING THE BID OF JOHN C. HENBERGER CO. INC. FOR FURNISHING REFLECTIVE GLASS SPHERES
09/05/1978 R-221767/ R79-186 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE FIFTH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, INCLUDING APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATIOSN AND ASSURANCES, TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN D
09/05/1978 R-221759/ R79-350 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 78-06-19 AS COMPLETED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970 AND THE STATE GUIDELINES
09/05/1978 R-221761/ R79-833 RESOLUTION - FINDINGS ENTITLED 'FINDINGS FOR 'SCRIPPS MESA VISTA', TM 78-240, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 78-01-32', MADE IN RESPECT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS IDENTIFIED IN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 78-01-32, IN PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RE
09/05/1978 R-221744/ R-79-346 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH VTN CONSOLIDATED, INC. FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES RELATING TO THE RECONSTRUCTION OF RUNWAY/TAXIWAY LIGHTING AT BROWN FIELD; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
09/05/1978 R-221764/ R79-885 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 77-12-36, AS COMPLETED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970 AND THE STATE GUIDELINES
09/05/1978 R-221765/ R79-640 RESOLUTION - HILLSIDE REVIEW PERMIT NO. 112 - IN CONNECTION TO ALLOWING GRADING IN THE HILLSIDE REVIEW OVERLAY ZONE (HR ZONE) TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE REGULATIONS OF THE R-2 ZONE.
09/05/1978 R-221740/ R-79-283 THAT THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY RIGHT DESCRIBED IN THAT QUITCLAIM DEED ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND THE SAME IS HEREBY DETERMINED TO BE SURPLUS AND IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO BE SOLD BY NEGOTIATION FOR THE SUM OF SEVENTY DOLLARS ($70) TO DAR
09/05/1978 R-221749/ R79-321 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY AUDITOR AND COMPTROLLER TO TRANSFER $12,089.22 FROM GAS TAX FUNDS CIP 58-004, MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS IN CITY STREETS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION NUMBER 216339, DATED JUNE 30, 1976, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT O
09/05/1978 R-221748/ R79-318 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE UTILITIES AGREEMENT NO. 18303-A WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR RELOCATION OF WATER FACILITIES ON INTERSTATE ROUTE 15 IN CARROLL CANYON ROAD OVERCROSSING
09/05/1978 R-221746/ R79-322 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HUGHES, HEISS & ASSOCIATES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING THE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT'S PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
09/05/1978 R-221770/ R79-292 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY'S FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTIO AND CONTROL ADMINISTRATION'S ANNUAL MEETING IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, OCTOBER 23-27, 1978, AT NO COST TO THE CITY, EXCEPT FOR SALARY
09/05/1978 R-221743/ R79-224 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE STREET EASEMENT DEED OF JOHN C. WALKER, BEARING DATE OF JUNE 1, 1978, CONVEYING AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES OVER, ALONG AND ACROSS ALL THAT PORTION OF LOT 77, HIGHLDALE ADDITION TO ENCANTO HEIGHTS, DE
09/05/1978 R-221769/ R79-305 REOSLUTION AUTHORIZING A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ATTEND THE FACTORY SPONSORED TRAINING COURSE FOR INTOXILIZER INSTRUMENTS IN VAIL, COLORADO, SEPTEMBER 13-15, 1978
09/05/1978 R-221753/ R79-324 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE BY THE AUDITOR AND COMPTROLLER OF $37,600 FROM MONIES ENCUMBERED IN CITY AUDITOR'S CERTIFICATE NO. 7960 AS PAYMENT TO DEFENDANTS JOSEPH AND TERESA M. PAONESSA FOR THEIR LAND ADJACENT TO PARCEL 20 AND COMMONLY KNOWN