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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
02/06/1989 R-272801/ R-89-1411 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THIS COUNCIL HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES JOAN MCCOLLUM FOR HER MANY FINE TEACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CONGRATULATES HER FOR DOING SUCH A WONDERFUL JOB TEACHING OUR CHILDREN AND FOR BRINGING ACCLAIM TO SAN DIEGO
02/06/1989 R-272825/ R-89-1479 APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SUPPORT SB 292 (ROBERTI) AND AB 376 (KLEHS)
02/06/1989 R-272819/ R-89-1437 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT RESOLUTION NUMBER R-272101 IS HEREBY AMENDED BY INCREASING THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS BY $250,000 FOR PAYMENT OF LEGAL FEES AND COSTS TO SULLIVAN, DELAFIELD, MCDONALD AND MIDDENDORF AND HETLAND & HANSEN, FOR MATTER
02/06/1989 R-272826/ R-89-1400 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS (RECON) FOR ENVIRONMENTAL WORK REQUIRED TO COMPLETED THE EIR/EIS FOR THE MODIFICATION AND ENLARGEMENT OF THE METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE SYSTEM
02/06/1989 R-272821/ R-89-1159 THAT PORTIONS OF THE FORMER ALIGNMENT OF SORRENTO VALLEY ROAD AS GRANTED APRIL 17, 1899 IN BOOK 277, PAGE 135, OF THE BOOK OF DEEDS, AND WATSONIA STREET, AS MORE PARTICULARLY SHOWN ON DRAWING NO. 17315-B, ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK WHICH IS
02/06/1989 R-272805/ R-89-1446 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THE INDOCHINESE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING ALL GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN THE SECOND ANNUAL CULTURAL FAIR, BE AND THEY ARE HEREBY COMMENDED FOR THEIR EFFORTS TO BROADEN THE CULTURAL HORIZONS OF ALL SAN DIEGANS
02/06/1989 R-272811/ R-89-1388 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY CONFERRED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 86.04 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE, A PARKING TIME LIMIT OF TWO HOURS, EFFECTIVE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 A.M. AND 6:00 P.M
02/06/1989 R-272815/ R-89-1403 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND EMPOWERED TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MISSION BAY MARINA ASSOCIATES, FOR THE USE BY THE MISSION BAY COORDINATOR OF 240
02/06/1989 R-272802/ R-89-1265 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO THAT THE LOW ACCEPTABLE BIDS OF 1. GEORGE CHEVROLET, 2. REYNOLDS BUICK GMC, 3. MIRAMAR FORD TRUCK SALES, INC., 4. GMC TRUCK & COACH OPERATION (OAKLAND), 5. DION INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, INC., 6. GMC TRUCK & BUS GROUP, GE
02/06/1989 R-272813/ R-89-1382 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND EMPOWERED TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, AN AGREEMENT WITH ENGINEERING ALLIANCE CORPORATION, FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED FOR DEVELOPMENT OF
02/06/1989 R-272816/ R-89-1426 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND EMPOWERED TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, A FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH NASLAND ENGINEERING, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR ENGINEER
02/06/1989 R-272800/ R-89-1470 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THIS COUNCIL, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF SAN DIEGO, HEREBY PROCLAIMS FEBRUARY 8, 1989 TO BE 'A TRIBUTE TO LIONEL VAN DEERLIN DAY' IN SAN DIEGO, AND COMMENDS RETIRED CONGRESSMAN LIONEL VAN DEERLIN FOR HIS
02/06/1989 R-272803/ R-89-1393 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE, AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CARMEL MOUNTAIN RANCH, A CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP, FOR
02/06/1989 R-272812/ R-89-1404 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND EMPOWERED TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, A 10-YEAR LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CHULA VISTA MODEL & RADIO CONTROL CLUB, A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORA
02/06/1989 O-17242/ O-89-117 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER X, ARTICLE 3, DIVISION 6, OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 103.0611 BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION 3. AND BY RENUMBERING SUBSECTIONS 3. THROUGH 13., RELATING TO THE NORTH CITY WEST PLANNED DISTRICT.
02/06/1989 R-272808/ R-89-1447 THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, BE DESIGNATED AND FULLY AUTHORIZED TO PROCESS AND EXECUTE ALL CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS AND ANCILLARY DOCUMENTS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE FORD FOUNDATION INNOVATIONS GRANT
02/06/1989 R-272824/ R-89-1335 THE CITY MANAGER BE AND IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND EMPOWERED TO EXECUTE THE ABOVE ACTION WITH THE PAYMENT OF THE TOTAL SUM OF $790,000.00 PLUS INTEREST WHICH HAS ACCRUED ON THE CONDEMNATION DEPOSIT OF $490,000.00. SAID PAYMENT IS FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROPER
02/06/1989 R-272820/ R-89-1421 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM APPLICATION AND DESCRIPTION
02/06/1989 R-272806/ R-89-1471 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT MAYOR MAUREEN 0'CONNER BE AND SHE IS HEREBY EXCUSED FROM ATTENDING THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 23, 1989, DUE TO HER TESTIFYING BEFORE THE STATE LEGISLATURE REGARDING THE CITY'S POSITION ON THE 'STIRLING BILL'
02/06/1989 R-272810/ R-89-1324 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT SAID CITY IS AUTHORIZED TO ACCESS SUMMARY CRIMINAL HISTORY AND, THAT SAID CITY SHALL NOT CONSIDER A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY OR MISDEMEANOR INVOLVING MORAL TURPITUDE ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYMENT OR L
02/06/1989 O-17243/ O-89-116 AN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING PROPERTIES LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF PALM AVENUE FROM WEST OF 14TH STREET (THE SAN DIEGO/IMPERIAL BEACH CITY LINE) EASTWARD TO 19TH STREET, IN THE OTAY MESA COMMUNITY PLAN AREA, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, INTO C-1
02/06/1989 R-272809/ R-89-1443 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT IT AGREES WITH THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO THAT FOR THE JURISDICTIONAL CHANGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE 'VIA RANCHO PARKWAY/SUNSET REORGANIZATION,' THE ANNUAL TAX INCREMENT ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE CITY FROM WHICH TERRITORY IS
01/31/1989 R-272791/ R-89-1389 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND EMPOWERED TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, AN AMENDMENT TO THAT PURCHASE AGREEMENT, ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AS DOCUMENT NO. RR-266
01/31/1989 R-272795/ R-89-1343 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT IT HEREBY APPROVES THE PROPOSED BEU AND LOUGEAY AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT UNIT 4A PRECISE PLAN
01/31/1989 R-272792/ R-89-1457 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND EMPOWERED TO PAY THE SUM OF $97,940.12 IN PARTIAL SETTLEMENT OF EACH AND EVERY CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, ITS AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES RESULTING FROM PRO
01/31/1989 R-272796/ R-89-1414 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF IS HEREBY DIRECTED TO MAP SENSITIVE LANDS WITHIN THE PILOT STUDY AREA IN TWO PHASES USING EXISTING STAFF FOR PHASE 1 AND CONSULTANT ASSISTANCE FOR PHASE 2. THAT THE PLANNING DEPARTM
01/31/1989 R-272790/ R-89-2640 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THE APPLICATION FOR ACCELERATED VARIANCE OF SUSAN RAFFEE IS HEREBY GRANTED, AND, THEREFORE, OVERTURNS THE DECISION OF THE IDO ADMINISTRATOR. IN ARRIVING AT ITS DECISION, THE COUNCIL MADE THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS:
01/31/1989 R-272793/ R-89-1865 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THIS COUNCIL ADOPTS THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 88-0105: 1. THE PROPOSED USE WILL FULFILL AN INDIVIDUAL AND/OR COMMUNITY NEED AND WILL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT THE GENERAL PLAN
01/31/1989 R-272789/ R-89-2639 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THE APPLICATION FOR ACCELERATED VARIANCE OF CHRISTIAN BEYERLE IS HEREBY GRANTED, AND, THEREFORE, OVERTURNS THE DECISION OF THE IDO ADMINISTRATOR. IN ARRIVING AT ITS DECISION, THE COUNCIL MADE THE FOLLOWING FINDI
01/31/1989 R-272799/ R-89-1419 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AND HE IS HEREBY DIRECTED TO AMEND SCHEDULE A OF THE INTERIM DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE TO REFLECT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR A PHASE OUT PROGRAM WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE FIRST MONT
01/31/1989 R-272788/ R-89-1230 NO. C-772, MAPS 'A' AND 'B,' A COPY OF WHICH IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. THE PLANNING DIRECTOR IS AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT TO THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION FOR ITS APPROVAL THE PROPOSED APPLICATION OF THE PEDESTRIAN/COMMERCIAL OVERLAY ZON
01/31/1989 R-272794/ Unknown THIS RESOLUTION NUMBER WAS ACCIDENTALLY ASSIGNED TO AN ITEM THAT WAS CONTINUED. CONSEQUENTLY, THIS DUMMY RESOLUTION IS BEING PREPARED
01/31/1989 O-17241/ O-89-157 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 0-17122 (NEW SERIES), AS AMENDED, ENTITLED 'AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1988-89 AND APPROPRIATING THE NECESSARY MONEY TO OPERATE THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR' BY AMENDING D
01/31/1989 R-272798/ R-89-1416 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THE EXPENDITURE OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000 FROM THE RUIS PROGRAM (DEPT. 901, ACCT. 4222, JOB ORDER 886015) IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED, SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR A PILOT STUD
01/31/1989 R-272797/ R-89-1415 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF IS HEREBY DIRECTED TO REPORT BACK DURING REVIEW OF THE FY 1990 PROPOSED BUDGET IN JUNE, 1989, WITH THE PHASE 2 PILOT STUDY MAPPING RESULTS, AND A SCOPE OF WORK, TIMELINE, FINANCIAL
01/30/1989 O-17230/ O-89-152 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER IX, ARTICLE 5, DIVISION 1, OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 95.0101 RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY LIMITATIONS BY EXTENDING THE DATE SET FORTH THEREIN FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) MONTHS TO APRIL 30, 1989.
01/30/1989 R-272774/ R-89-1117 AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE AQUISITION OF THE TOWNSEND PARCEL IN ESCONDIDO
01/30/1989 R-272762/ R-89-1262 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO THAT THE LOW BIDS OF SAN DIEGO OFFICE SUPPLY AND AREY-JONES OFFICE PRODUCT CENTER, MEETING SPECIFICATIONS, ARE HEREBY ACCEPTED AND THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE NON-EXCLUSIVE REQUIREMENTS CONTRACTS
01/30/1989 R-272769/ R-89-1363 APPROVING THE SUGGESTION AWARD FOR KITRINA GREEN
01/30/1989 R-272775/ R-89-1203 THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THAT GRANT DEED ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, BE, AND THE SAME IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO BE SOLD BY NEGOTIATION FOR THE AMOUNT OF SEVENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS ($77,700) TO UNIVERSITY SQUARE
01/30/1989 O-17227/ O-89-127 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER VI, ARTICLE 3, OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 63.02.34 RELATING TO GRANTING AUTHORITY TO PARK RANGERS TO ENFORCE STATE AND LOCAL CODES.
01/30/1989 O-17231/ O-89-129 AN ORDINANCE SETTING ASIDE AND DEDICATING PARCEL A, BEING A PORTION OF LOT 32 IN RESUBDIVISION OF PORTION OF BLOCK 40 OF NORMAL HEIGHTS, MAP NO. 1312, AND PORTIONS OF LOTS 30 AND 31 OF BLOCK 40 OF NORMAL HEIGHTS, MAP NO. 985, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CA
01/30/1989 R-272778/ R-89-1141 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN NEGATIVE DECLARATION EQD NO. 88-0124 FOR UNIVERSITY SQUARE, IN CONNECTION WITH THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF UNIVERSITY AVENUE, 58TH STREET, AND 60TH STREE
01/30/1989 O-17238/ O-89-236 AN ORDINANCE SETTING ASIDE AND DEDICATING PARCEL M, BEING PARCEL 'D' OF NORTH CITY WEST NEIGHBORHOOD 3, UNIT 5, MAP 10795, AND PARCEL 1 OF PARCEL MAP 14088, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, FOR A PUBLIC PARK.
01/30/1989 R-272768/ R-89-1383 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, THAT THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE OF THE CITY TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NO. R-265079 ADOPTED ON FEBRUARY 18, 1986 BE AND IS HEREBY AMENDED BY REVISING EXHIBIT A THERETO, ENTITLED 'DESIGNATED PO
01/30/1989 R-272761/ R-89-1263 AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF APPROXIMATELY 888 TONS OF ANTHRACITE FILTER MEDIA
01/30/1989 R-272787/ R-89-1258 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO THAT THE SOLE BID OF JIMMY GILBERTS PUMPING, MEETING SPECIFICATIONS, IS HEREBY ACCEPTED AND THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR HARVESTING OF WATER HYACINTHS AS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR A PERIOD
01/30/1989 R-272776/ R-89-1139 THE SOUTHERLY EXCESS PORTION OF UNIVERSITY AVENUE BETWEEN 58TH STREET AND 60TH STREET, THE EASTERLY EXCESS PORTION OF 58TH STREET SOUTH OF UNIVERSITY AVENUE, AND THE WESTERLY EXCESS PORTION OF 60TH STREET SOUTH OF UNIVERSITY AVENUE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY
01/30/1989 O-17233/ O-89-131 AN ORDINANCE SETTING ASIDE AND DEDICATING PARCELS C, D, E, F, G AND H, BEING LOTS 41, 42, 43 AND 44, AND PORTIONS OF LOTS 45, 46, 47 AND 48, ALL IN BLOCK 8 OF CITY HEIGHTS ANNEX 1, MAP NO. 1001, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, FOR A PUBLIC PARK.
01/30/1989 R-272759/ R-89-1264 AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO REPLACE THE ARGOS DRIVE STORM DRAIN