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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
04/17/2019 R-312360/ R-2019-467 APPROVING THE GRANT OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES FUNDS TO OCEAN BEACH MAINSTREET ASSOCIATION FOR OCEAN BEACH CLEAN AND SAFE PROGRAM
04/17/2019 R-312368/ R-2019-513 APPROVING THE GRANT OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES FUNDS TO MISSION TRAILS REGIONAL PARK FOUNDATION FOR PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
04/17/2019 R-312353/ R-2019-532 APPROVING THE GRANT OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES FUNDS TO FEEDING SAN DIEGO FOR REPAIRS FOR 2008 REFRIGERATED BOX TRUCK
04/17/2019 R-312350/ R-2019-525 ADOPTING A TWO PERCENT INCREASE TO THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CONGESTION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ON 03/20/2019
04/17/2019 R-312357/ R-2019-516 APPROVING THE GRANT OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES FUNDS TO THE BAYSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER FOR ONE LINDA VISTA: COMMUNITY ROOM
04/17/2019 R-312359/ R-2019-506 APPROVING THE GRANT OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES FUNDS TO THE SAN DIEGO RIVER PARK FOUNDATION FOR BETTER FUTURE FOR THE SAN DIEGO RIVER PROGRAM
04/17/2019 R-312364/ R-2019-436 APPROVING THE GRANT OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES FUNDS TO THE BLUE HEART FOUNDATION FOR MENTORING PROGRAM
04/17/2019 R-312358/ R-2019-515 APPROVING THE GRANT OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES FUNDS TO OCEAN BEACH TOWN COUNCIL FOR OB HOLIDAY PARADE AND OB FOOD AND TOY DRIVE
04/17/2019 R-312365/ R-2019-534 APPROVING THE GRANT OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES FUNDS TO DEPOSITING EMPOWERMENT THROUGH OUTREACH & URBAN REDEVELOPMENT (DETOUR) FOR FANCY IN STEAM INITIATIVE
04/17/2019 R-312380/ R-2019-385 CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
04/17/2019 R-312379/ R-2019-494 AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF STEVE PAGACH V. CITY OF SAN DIEGO, ET AL
04/17/2019 R-312369/ R-2019-508 APPROVING THE GRANT OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES FUNDS TO RANCHO PEÑASQUITOS LITTLE LEAGUE FOR YOUTH BASEBALL PROGRAM AND IMPROVEMENTS
04/17/2019 R-312363/ R-2019-526 APPROVING THE GRANT OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES FUNDS TO FRIENDS OF THE VALENCIA PARK/MALCOM X PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR PROGRAMMING
04/17/2019 R-312370/ R-2019-510 APPROVING THE GRANT OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES FUNDS TO PACIFIC ARTS MOVEMENT FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY COMMUNITY EVENT AND DOCUMENTARY SERIES
04/17/2019 R-312374/ R-2019-512 APPROVING THE GRANT OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES FUNDS TO OTAY MESA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR OTAY MESA STREET BANNERS AND SIGNAGE
04/17/2019 R-312354/ R-2019-542 APPROVING THE GRANT OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES FUNDS TO I LOVE A CLEAN SAN DIEGO FOR A COMMUNITY CLEANUP
04/17/2019 R-312375/ R-2019-518 APPROVING THE GRANT OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES FUNDS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COALITION FOR BARRIO LOGAN TRUCK ROUTES & AIR MONITORIN
04/17/2019 R-312372/ R-2019-505 APPROVING THE GRANT OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES FUNDS TO VIETNAMESE-AMERICAN YOUTH ALLIANCE FOR SAN DIEGO TET FESTIVAL
04/17/2019 R-312373/ R-2019-466 APPROVING THE GRANT OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES FUNDS TO YMCA OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY - TOBY WELLS BRANCH FOR AQUATIC SAFETY
04/17/2019 R-312351/ R-2019-449 RETAINING STRADLING YOCCA CARLSON & RAUTH, P.C. TO PROVIDE AS-NEEDED LEGAL TAX COUNSEL SERVICES FOR THE CITY’S EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE FINANCING PROGRAM
04/17/2019 R-312361/ R-2019-461 APPROVING THE GRANT OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES FUNDS TO UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR SUMMER IN THE PARK CONCERT SERIES
04/16/2019 R-312388/ R-2019-492 VACATING FOUR PARCELS OF PORTIONS OF OTAY CENTER DRIVE, PASEO DE LA FUENTE, PASEO DE LA FUENTE NORTE, AND AVENIDA DE LA FUENTE NORTE (PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION NO. 1583505)
04/16/2019 R-312386/ R-2019-592 DENYING THE APPEAL AND APPROVING THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION; GRANTING THE APPEAL AND SET ASIDE THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION - MPF (MARIJUANA PRODUCTION FACILITY) 7920 ARJONS DRIVE, SUITE H - PROJECT NO. 585414
04/16/2019 R-312385/ R-2019-653 DENYING THE APPEAL AND APPROVING THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 545299; OR GRANTING THE APPEAL AND SETTING ASIDE THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 545299 - SORRENTO VALLEY MARIJUANA OUTLET CUP – PROJECT NO. 545299
04/16/2019 R-312381/ R-2019-511 EXCUSING COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM BARBARA BRY FROM ATTENDING A COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING
04/16/2019 R-312387/ R-2019-493 DECLARING AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA FOR THE SUMMARY VACATION OF FOUR PARCELS OF PORTIONS OF OTAY CENTER DRIVE, PASEO DE LA FUENTE, PASEO DE LA FUENTE NORTE, AND AVENIDA DE LA FUENTE NORTE (PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION NO. 1583505)
04/16/2019 R-312389/ R-2019-593 Rev. Copy DENYING THE APPEAL AND APPROVING THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION OF MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 454123; OR GRANTING THE APPEAL AND SET ASIDE THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION - CARMEL VALLEY HOTEL - PROJECT NO. 454123
04/15/2019 R-312311/ R-2019-482 AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF TERRA GODFREY V. CITY OF SD FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING FROM THE ALLEGED OVERFLOW AND FLOODING FROM A CITY-OWNED STORM WATER/FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL ADJACENT TO PLAINTIFF’S HOME
04/15/2019 R-312307/ R-2019-496 DECLARING AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA FOR A PORTION OF 43RD ST., A PORTION OF SAN PASQUAL ST., A PORTION OF NATIONAL AVE., AND A PORTION OF THE INTERSECTION OF 43RD ST., SAN PASQUAL ST., NATIONAL AVE., AND LOGAN AVE.
04/15/2019 R-312305/ R-2019-489 AUTHORIZING AN UNDERGROUND WATER PIPELINE EASEMENT TO OLIVENHAIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT ON A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14898 VIA DE LA VALLE, DEL MAR, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE SURF CUP SPORTS PROPERTY AND A PORTION OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY LO
04/15/2019 R-312349/ R-2019-402 DECLARING AN INTENTION TO SUBMIT AN INITIATIVE PETITION TITLED FOR A BETTER SAN DIEGO TO VOTERS AT A MUNICIPAL SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN MARCH 2020
04/15/2019 R-312300/ R-2019-479 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 0.78 ACRES OF UNIMPROVED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF DEL DIOS HWY AND WEST OF LAKE HODGES FROM MARK C. HANSEN AND NANCY J. HANSEN FOR WATERSHED PURPOSES
04/15/2019 O-21064/ O-2019-108 AMENDING AND RETITLING CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 5 OF THE SDMC RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF APPENDIX N TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE ADDRESSING
04/15/2019 R-312345/ R-2019-386 CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. MATTHEW BOOMHOWER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
04/15/2019 R-312310/ R-2019-439 AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF MELVIN BROWN, II V. CITY OF SD FOR ALLEGED EXCESSIVE FORCE BY A SD POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICER
04/15/2019 R-312308/ R-2019-504 ADOPTION IN SUPPORT OF ATTRACTING THE NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR MUSEUM IN THE CITY OF SD
04/15/2019 R-312302/ R-2019-503 APPROVING AND RATIFYING AN AGREEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION (MEA) RELATED TO SHIFT ROTATION PAY FOR DISPATCHERS IN THE POLICE AND FIRE-RESCUE DEPARTMENTS
04/15/2019 R-312297/ R-2019-500 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A TELECOMMUNICATIONS LEASE WITH THE STATE OF CA DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES FOR THE CA HIGHWAY PATROL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1057 ½ CATALINA BLVD., SAN DIEGO, CA
04/15/2019 R-312306/ R-2019-495 DEDICATING PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF 43RD ST., A PORTION OF SAN PASQUAL ST., A PORTION OF NATIONAL AVE., AND A PORTION OF THE INTERSECTION OF 43RD ST., SAN PASQUAL ST., NATIONAL AVE., AND LOGAN AVE
04/15/2019 R-312298/ R-2019-501 DECLARING AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA FOR A TELECOMMUNICATIONS LEASE WITH THE STATE OF CA DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES FOR THE CA HIGHWAY PATROL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1057 ½ CATALINA BLVD., SAN DIEGO, CA
04/15/2019 R-312301/ R-2019-480 DECLARING AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA OF UNIMPROVED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF DEL DIOS HWY AND WEST OF LAKE HODGES FROM MARK C. HANSEN AND NANCY J. HANSEN FOR WATERSHED PURPOSES
04/15/2019 R-312309/ R-2019-421 AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE FOR ALLEGED INVERSE CONDEMNATION
04/15/2019 R-312348/ R-2019-487 Cor. Copy AUTHORIZING TO APPROPRIATE AND EXPEND RECREATION CENTER FUNDS IN FY 2020 OUTSIDE THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA IN WHICH THE FUNDS WERE COLLECTED TO PROMOTE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT-WIDE RECREATION PROGRAMS
04/15/2019 O-21062/ O-2019-90 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A NO-COST AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH LENNAR COMMUNITIES, IN CONNECTION WITH THE HARBOR DRIVE TRUNK SEWER UPSIZING PROJECT
04/15/2019 O-21063/ O-2019-107 AMENDING, RETITLING, AND REPEALING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 7 OF THE SDMC RELATING TO THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL ELECTION PROCEDURES
04/15/2019 R-312299/ R-2019-437 AUTHORIZING A COOPERATIVE PROCUREMENT CONTRACT WITH HERC RENTALS, INC., FOR AS NEEDED RENTAL OF VARIOUS LIGHT TO HEAVY EQUIPMENT
04/15/2019 R-312344/ R-2019-383 CONFIRMING REAPPOINTMENTS OF MS. DOREEN SCHONBRUN, MR. JASON WHOOPER, MS. REBECCA SMITH, MS. JANET POUTRE, MS. ANN BOSSLER, AND MR. TYLER HEWES TO THE COMMISSION FOR ARTS AND CULTURE
04/15/2019 R-312347/ R-2019-499 DECLARING AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA FOR A PORTION OF 43RD ST., A PORTION OF SAN PASQUAL ST., A PORTION OF NATIONAL AVE., AND A PORTION OF THE INTERSECTION OF 43RD ST., SAN PASQUAL ST., NATIONAL AVE., AND LOGAN AVE.
04/11/2019 R-312337/ R-2019-416 APPROVING A GRANT OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES FUNDS FOR FY 2019 TO MMTC FOUNDATION DBA MIRA MESA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MIRA MESA TOGETHER-MIRA MESA COMMUNITY OFFICE
04/11/2019 R-312290/ R-2019-445 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SC COMMERCIAL, LLC (D/B/A THE SOCO GROUP) FOR AS-NEEDED FUEL SERVICES