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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
12/12/2014 R-309406/ R-2015-283 Cor. Copy AUTHORIZING AN AS-NEEDED SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR BRUSH MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR CITY OPEN SPACE PROPERTY
12/12/2014 R-309396/ R-2015-262 DECLARING THE INTENTION TO DESIGNATE AN AREA OF BENEFIT WITHIN BLACK MOUNTAIN RANCH
12/12/2014 R-309363/ R-2015-297 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO ORRICK, HERRINGTON, SUTCLIFFE, LLP, FOR SERVICES RELATED TO THE VALIDATION OF THE CONVENTION CENTER FACILITIES DISTRICT
12/12/2014 R-309362/ R-2015-220 Cor. Copy AUTHORIZING THE AGREEMENT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF COLANTUONO HIGHSMITH & WHATLEY, P.C., FOR LEGAL SERVICES FOR SUITS FILED AGAINST THE CITY
12/12/2014 R-309358/ R-2015-260 AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE HABITAT ACQUISITION FUND FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE MULTI-HABITAT PLANNING AREA IN THE EAST ELLIOTT AREA FOR CONSERVATION
12/12/2014 R-309360/ R-2015-299 AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM CIP A-ID.00005, RESURFACING OF CITY STREETS, TO CIP A-BT.00001, CITY FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS
12/12/2014 O-20447/ O-2015-218 AUTHORIZING A THIRD AMENDMENT WITH HDR ENGINEERING, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR CITY PUMP STATION UPGRADES
12/12/2014 R-309352/ R-2015-258 Cor. Copy AUTHORIZING AN AS-NEEDED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH LEE & RO, INC., FOR SERVICES RELATED TO SWEETWATER AUTHORITY REYNOLDS BRACKISH GROUNDWATER DESALINATION FACILITY PHASE II EXPANSION
12/12/2014 R-309361/ R-2015-225 AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM WEST MISSION BAY DRIVE PROJECT INTO TED WILLIAMS PARKWAY OVERCROSSING AT SHOAL CREEK DRIVE FOR REMOVAL OF SUBSURFACE GRANITIC ROCK
12/12/2014 R-309357/ R-2015-270 AUTHORIZING TO REALLOCATE FUNDING FROM VARIOUS PROJECTS IN BOTH PROP 42 AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CONGESTION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH PRIORITY PROJECTS
12/12/2014 R-309407/ R-2015-239 AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES USA INC. FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
12/12/2014 R-309347/ R-2015-69 AUTHORIZING A MULTIPLE AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CATALINA 12' CAST IRON MAIN AND CATALINA SEWER MAIN PROJECT
12/12/2014 R-309359/ R-2015-261 DECLARING EXEMPTION FROM CEQA FOR THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM HABITAT ACQUISITION FUND FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE MULTI-HABITAT PLANNING AREA IN THE EAST ELLIOT AREA FOR CONSERVATION
12/09/2014 R-309397/ R-2015-316 DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014, FOR COUNCIL DISTRICT 6
12/09/2014 R-309384/ R-2015-98 ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE LIBRARY DEPARTMENT AND ADDING NEW POSITIONS
12/09/2014 R-309386/ R-2015-93 ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT DELETING A POSITION AND ADDING POSITIONS
12/09/2014 R-309392/ R-2015-99 ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR, ADDING POSITIONS, AND REMOVING POSITIONS
12/09/2014 R-309387/ R-2015-91 ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND ADDING POSITIONS
12/09/2014 R-309391/ R-2015-97 ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ADDING POSITIONS AND REMOVING POSITIONS
12/09/2014 R-309385/ R-2015-108 ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT DELETING POSITIONS AND ADDING POSITIONS
12/09/2014 R-309367/ R-2015-278 CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT TO THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
12/09/2014 R-309393/ R-2015-112 ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, ADDING POSITIONS, AND REMOVING A POSITION
12/09/2014 O-20446/ O-2015-47 Cor. Copy 1 REZONING 18.0 ACRES WITHIN THE OTAY MESA-NESTOR COMMUNITY PLAN AREA FROM SINGLE FAMILY ZONE OF RS-1-7 TO MULTI-FAMILY ZONE OF RM-1-2 IN THE MARIAN CATHOLIC PROPERTY PROJECT NO. 307088
12/09/2014 R-309389/ R-2015-105 ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT REMOVING A POSITION AND ADDING A POSITION
12/09/2014 R-309390/ R-2015-104 ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND ADMINISTRATION AND ADDING POSITIONS
12/09/2014 R-309388/ R-2015-106 ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE PERFORMANCE AND ANALYTICS DEPARTMENT AND REVISING THE CODE PREVIOUSLY TITLED 'BUSINESS OFFICE'
12/08/2014 R-309345/ R-2015-293 TEMPORARILY CHANGING RULE 4.2 OF THE PERMANENT RULES OF COUNCIL RELATING TO THE SELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT
12/08/2014 R-309346/ R-2015-300 AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 2, DIVISION 1, OF THE SDMC ADDING RULE 6.11.3, RELATING TO SPECIAL COMMITTEES
11/25/2014 O-20441/ O-2015-29 AUTHORIZING A NINTH AMENDMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH INTERA, INC,, FOR MISSION VALLEY AQUIFER AND QUALCOMM STADIUM
11/25/2014 R-309326/ R-2015-229 AUTHORIZING TO ACCEPT FUNDING IN FISCAL YEAR 2014 FROM THE STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM
11/25/2014 R-309309/ R-2015-242 APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT WITH TRACY AND MIKE KULL
11/25/2014 R-309308/ R-2015-231 Rev. Copy AMENDING COUNCIL POLICY NO. 500-02 PERTAINING TO TAXICAB PERMITS
11/25/2014 R-309310/ R-2015-212 Cor. Copy 2 RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE CITY TREASURER'S INVESTMENT POLICY AND DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE CITY TREASURER TO INVEST FUNDS
11/25/2014 R-309300/ R-2015-202 AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO OBTAIN CERTAIN FEDERAL AND STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
11/25/2014 R-309320/ R-2015-226 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
11/25/2014 R-309301/ R-2015-233 AUTHORIZING COMMUNITY PROJECTS, PROGRAM AND SERVICES ALLOCATION TO THE PACIFIC BEACH TOWN COUNCIL FOR ROSE CREEK COTTAGE RESTORATION PROJECT
11/25/2014 O-20433/ O-2015-45 rev. Copy EXTENDING THE CITY'S ALL-ELECTRIC CAR SHARE PILOT PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE AGREEMENT WITH CAR2GO
11/25/2014 R-309329/ R-2015-240 ALLOCATING FUNDS TO BEAUTIFUL MB, INC., FOR FLY ABATEMENT PROGRAM
11/25/2014 O-20439/ O-2015-37 AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 7, DIVISION 29 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO ELECTION CAMPAIGN CONTROL ORDINANCE
11/25/2014 O-20429/ O-2015-36 APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH AECOM USA, INC. FOR THE MBC BIOSOLIDS STORAGE SILOS 9 & 10 PROJECT
11/25/2014 R-309340/ R-2015-174 DECLARING A CONTINUED STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO THE SEVERE SHORTAGE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE CITY
11/25/2014 R-309341/ R-2015-207 DECLARING A CONTINUED STATE OF EMERGENCY REGARDING THE DISCHARGE OF RAW SEWAGE FROM TIJUANA, MEXICO
11/25/2014 R-309327/ R-2015-230 AUTHORIZING TO ACCEPT FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 FROM THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING
11/25/2014 R-309330/ R-2015-252 APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT BETWEEN XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. AND THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
11/25/2014 O-20437/ O-2015-42 COR. COPY AMENDING CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 3, DIVISION 35 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MASSAGE AND HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTITIONERS
11/25/2014 R-309318/ R-2015-246 DETERMINING THAT THE CONCESSION AGREEMENT WITH NINE DRAGONS, INC., FOR THE OPERATION OF A CAFE AT THE CENTRAL LIBRARY IN DOWN TOWN SAN DIEGO IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA
11/25/2014 R-309324/ R-2015-205 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 475 WEST BROADWAY TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
11/25/2014 O-20431/ O-2015-50 AMENDING CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 8, DIVISION 6, OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO HOUSING IMPACT FEES ON NONRESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT INTHE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
11/25/2014 R-309328/ R-2015-241 AUTHORIZING TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
11/25/2014 O-20438/ O-2015-43 AMENDING CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 3, DIVISION 5 OF THE SDMC RELATING TO USER PERMITS FOR FIRE-HARMFUL GAS ALARM SYSTEM APPEALS AND BURGLARY, ROBBERY, AND EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEM EXEMPTIONS