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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
12/17/2014 O-20445/ O-2015-19 AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 2, DIVISION 18 OF THE SDMC RELATING TO THE NEWLY CREATED DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
12/17/2014 R-309371/ R-2015-288 APPROVING THE FUNDING ALLOCATION FROM COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 TO UNITED PORTUGUESE S.E.S. INC., FOR THE U.P.S.E.S COMMUNITY CENTER
12/17/2014 R-309422/ R-2015-305 AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF DE ANZA COVE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC., ET AL V. CITY OF SAN DIEGO, ET AL.
12/17/2014 R-309378/ R-2015-253 APPROVING THE FUNDING ALLOCATION FROM COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 AND 9 TO OCEAN BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE VETERANS PLAZA PROJECT IN OCEAN BEACH
12/17/2014 R-309375/ R-2015-237 APPROVING THE FUNDING ALLOCATION FROM COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 TO OCEAN BEACH MERCHANT'S ASSOCIATION, INC., FOR PRIVATE BICYCLE SECURITY PATROLS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY
12/17/2014 R-309418/ R-2015-306 AUTHORIZING TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR IDENTIFYING AND CONTROLLING LEAD HAZARDS
12/17/2014 R-309349/ R-2015-269 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT VIA THE WESTERN STATES CONTRACTING ALLIANCE WITH ALCATEL-LUCENT FOR UPGRADES TO THE WIRELESS MICROWAVE NETWORKS
12/17/2014 R-309412/ R-2015-328 AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF UP TO $1.5 MILLION IN CITY SERVICES IF THE SAN DIEGO PADRES ARE SELECTED AS THE HOST FOR THE 2016 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL BALL-STAR GAME AND RELATED EVENTS
12/17/2014 R-309399/ R-2015-318 APPROVING THE FUNDING ALLOCATION FROM COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 3, 6, 7, AND 8 TO SAN DIEGO THEATRES FOR BALBOA THEATRE CINEMA PROJECT
12/17/2014 O-20443/ O-2015-52 Cor. Copy AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 2, DIVISION 5 OF THE SDMC RELATING TO THE APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES
12/17/2014 R-309374/ R-2015-287 DECLARING EXEMPTION FROM CEQA FOR THE FUNDING ALLOCATION FROM COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 TO THE POINT LOMA ASSOCIATION FOR THE NIMITZ GREENBELT PARKWAY
12/17/2014 R-309445/ R-2015-334 CONFIRMING APPOINTMENTS OF MAYOR KEVIN FAULCONER AND COUNCILMEMBERS TO OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015
12/17/2014 R-309402/ R-2015-308 APPROVING THE FUNDING ALLOCATION FROM COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 TO SAN DIEGO MILITARY ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR THE SAN DIEGO MILITARY ADVISORY COUNCIL ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY
12/17/2014 R-309415/ R-2015-243 AUTHORIZING A SECOND AMENDMENT WITH HAWTHORNE MACHINERY CO., FOR THE LEASE OF HEAVY DUTY PUSH-PULL SCRAPERS AT THE MIRAMAR LANDFILL AND GREENERY
12/17/2014 R-309398/ R-2015-312 APPROVING THE FUNDING ALLOCATION FROM COUNCIL DISTRICTS 1, 2, AND 3 TO CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DIOCESE OF SAN DIEGO FOR THE RACHEL’S WOMEN’S CENTER
12/17/2014 R-309400/ R-2015-309 APPROVING THE FUNDING ALLOCATION FROM COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 TO SAN DIEGO DANCE THEATRE FOR SUPPLEMENTAL ARTS EDUCATION FOR SCHOOLS VIA NON-PROFIT
12/17/2014 R-309356/ R-2015-279 AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR TWO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS PROJECTS NECESSARY TO ENSURE RELIABLE POLICE AND FIRE RESPONSE TO CALLS FOR SERVICE
12/17/2014 R-309419/ R-2015-307 DECLARING EXEMPTION FROM CEQA FOR THE GRANT FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR IDENTIFYING AND CONTROLLING LEAD HAZARDS
12/17/2014 R-309377/ R-2015-255 DECLARING EXEMPTION FROM CEQA FOR THE FUNDING ALLOCATION FROM COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 TO PACIFIC BEACH TOWN COUNCIL FOR THE COMMUNITY ART AND LANDSCAPING PROJECTS IN PACIFIC BEACH
12/17/2014 R-309373/ R-2015-286 APPROVING THE FUNDING ALLOCATION FROM COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 TO THE POINT LOMA ASSOCIATION FOR THE NIMITZ GREENBELT PARKWAY
12/17/2014 R-309403/ R-2015-323 APPROVING THE FUNDING ALLOCATION FROM COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 TO CLAIREMONT HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION FOR THE CLAIREMONT HIGH SCHOOL THEATER DEPARTMENT WIRELESS INTERCOM SYSTEM
12/17/2014 R-309405/ R-2015-292 AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH ARAMARK SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES, LLC, FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AT QUALCOMM STADIUM
12/17/2014 R-309382/ R-2015-285 APPROVING THE FUNDING ALLOCATION FROM COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 AND 3 TO SAN DIEGO COUNTY BICYCLE COALITION FOR CICLOSDIAS
12/17/2014 R-309372/ R-2015-289 DECLARING EXEMPTION FROM CEQA FOR THE FUNDING ALLOCATION FROM COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 TO UNITED PORTUGUESE S.E.S. INC., FOR THE U.P.S.E.S COMMUNITY CENTER
12/17/2014 R-309380/ R-2015-284 APPROVING THE FUNDING ALLOCATION FROM COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 TO THE SAN DIEGO CANOE KAYAK TEAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING EQUIPMENT
12/17/2014 R-309404/ R-2015-304 APPROVING THE FUNDING ALLOCATION FROM COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 7, AND 9 TO BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY FOR MID-CITY RELOCATION EFFORTS
12/17/2014 R-309409/ R-2015-271 APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR MISSION GORGE APARTMENTS
12/17/2014 R-309421/ R-2015-272 DECLARING EXEMPTION FROM CEQA FOR THE APPLICATION TO CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES, RECYCLING AND RECOVERY’S TO RENEW AND EXPAND THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY NORTHERN ZONE
12/17/2014 R-309355/ R-2015-280 AUTHORIZING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PARK ACQUISITION AGREEMENT FOR FAIRBROOK NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
12/17/2014 R-309411/ R-2015-298 ADOPTING COUNCIL POLICY 000-02, 'BUDGET POLICIES'
12/17/2014 R-309420/ R-2015-273 APPROVING THE APPLICATION TO CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES, RECYCLING AND RECOVERY’S TO RENEW AND EXPAND THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY NORTHERN ZONE
12/17/2014 R-309369/ R-2015-277 CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT TO THE HORTON PLAZA THEATRES FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
12/16/2014 R-309430/ R-2015-107 ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT CREATING A SEPARATE CODE
12/16/2014 R-309437/ R-2015-103 ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ADDING POSITIONS
12/16/2014 R-309434/ R-2015-109 ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT ADDING POSITIONS
12/16/2014 R-309413/ R-2015-315 AMENDING THE 2015 LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR
12/16/2014 R-309424/ R-2015-301 EXCUSING COUNCILMEMBER EMERALD FROM ATTENDING THE COUNCIL MEETINGS ON 11/17/14 & 11/18/14; AND COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT ON 11/12/14
12/16/2014 R-309442/ R-2015-319 Rev. AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR THE FRIARS ROAD/SR-163 INTERCHANGE PROJECT
12/16/2014 R-309435/ R-2015-89 ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT ADDING AND REMOVING POSITIONS
12/16/2014 R-309431/ R-2015-94 ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE SAN DIEGO FIRE-RESCUE DEPARTMENT ADDING POSITIONS
12/16/2014 R-309428/ R-2015-87 ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE DEBT MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT ADDING POSITIONS
12/16/2014 R-309433/ R-2015-223 ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE CITY TREASURER REMOVING POSITIONS
12/16/2014 R-309429/ R-2015-111 ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE REAL ESTATE ASSETS DEPARTMENT ADDING POSITIONS
12/16/2014 R-309436/ R-2015-90 ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REMOVING POSITIONS
12/16/2014 R-309426/ R-2015-96 ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT ADDING AND REMOVING POSITIONS
12/16/2014 R-309447/ R-2015-327 Rev. Cor. Copy SELECTING A COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM COMMENCING ON DECEMBER 16, 2014
12/16/2014 R-309427/ R-2015-85 ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER REMOVING AND ADDING A POSITION
12/16/2014 R-309443/ R-2015-274 APPROVING THE CONTINENTAL STREET PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION
12/16/2014 R-309446/ R-2015-333 ADOPTING TEMPORARY RULE 6.10.1 OF THE PERMANENT RULES OF THE COUNCIL RELATING TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
12/16/2014 R-309448/ R-2015-331 CONFIRMING APPOINTMENTS TO THE STANDING COMMITTEES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015