The People’s Business – November 4, 2025
Three committees meet this week. Budget and Government Efficiency will hear the City Council's Budget Priorities for the coming year. Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations will consider initiating a cannabis delivery service permit process. Land Use and Housing will consider designating multiple properties as “Exempt Surplus Land”.
From the Office of Council President Joe LaCava
Budget and Government Efficiency Committee Meeting – November 5, 2025 – 9 a.m.
Budget Committee Meeting Agenda
Consent Agenda
Item 1 – Approval of Committee Minutes
Discussion Agenda
Item 2 - FY 2027 City Council Budget Priorities
This item would accept IBA Report 25-32 with any desired modifications, and direct the IBA to deliver that report, together with each Councilmember’s FY 2027 budget priorities memorandum, to the Mayor’s Office for consideration during the preparation of the FY 2027 Proposed Budget.
Item 3 - Second Amendment to Cooperative Procurement Contract with Dell Marketing, L.P. for Microsoft Software, Subscriptions, and Services
This item requests the approval of an ordinance to authorize the City to execute the Second Amendment to the Cooperative Procurement Contract for Microsoft Software, Subscriptions, and Services between the City of San Diego and Dell Marketing, L.P. (Dell) to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $1,334,300.
This amendment is required to continue to provide Microsoft Software, Subscriptions, and Services for critical Citywide Information Technology services as well as begin new projects and increase license counts that might offer efficiency and modernization.
Item 4 - Approval of an Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor or Designee to Execute the First Amendment to the As-Needed Cooperative Procurement Contract with Nokia of America Corporation for Public Safety Communications Products, Services and Solutions
This item requests the approval of an ordinance to authorize the City of San Diego (City) to execute an amendment to the current cooperative contract with Nokia of America Corporation (Nokia) for the provision of as-needed public safety communications products, services and solutions, to extend the term beyond five (5) years, through December 31, 2028 to align with the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services contract terms and increase the not-to-exceed amount from $3,000,000 to $8,000,000.
This action would allow the City to continue to procure mission critical microwave radio infrastructure network equipment and support services for the public safety radio system.
Item 5 - Authorization for the Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego Sewer Revenue Bonds
This Action requests the issuance of the Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego Sewer Revenue Bonds, in one or more series, to finance capital improvements to the Wastewater System and refund all or portions of the Wastewater System’s outstanding bonds.
Item 6 - Authorization to enter into and execute a contract with TenFore Golf to provide golf course point of sale systems and golf reservation services
This action is for the approval of a five-year contract with five (5), one-year options to renew for golf course point-of-sale and reservation system services with TenFore Golf for an amount not to exceed $161,000.
On September 9, 2024, the City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP No. 10090158-25-G) to qualified vendors for golf course point-of-sale and reservation system services for the three City-operated golf complexes: Balboa Park Golf Course, Mission Bay Golf Course, and Torrey Pines Golf Course.
Three proposals were received and evaluated in accordance with the City’s procurement procedures. Following the evaluation process, a Notice of Intent to Award was issued on February 21, 2025, identifying TenFore Golf as the successful proposer. The award is contingent upon City Council approval.
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Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee Meeting – November 5, 2025 – 2 p.m.
ED & IR Committee Meeting Agenda
Consent Agenda
Item 1 – Approval of Council Minutes
Item 2 - Third Amendment to Flat Rate Lease Agreement with Air Center MYF, LLC Covering 7.77 Acres at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport
This item would approve a Third Amendment to the Flat Rate Lease with Air Center MYF LLC (Lessee) covering approximately 7.77 acres of land located at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. The Third Amendment to the Flat Rate Lease Agreement aims to address several key aspects, including the adjustment of lease terms, extension of deadlines, and commitments to capital improvements. This amendment is crucial in facilitating the development and modernization efforts at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, ensuring the site's potential is fully realized.
Discussion Agenda
Item 3 - Approval of a Fifty (50)-year Percentage Lease with Alps Hospitality, Inc covering a hotel project on 19.27 acres of land located at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, 8110 Aero Drive, San Diego, CA 92123 and Consent to a Thirty-Four (34)-Year Sublease with 8110 Aero Solar LLC for the installation and operation of a solar panel system on approximately two (2) acres of land and on the hotel rooftop
This action is to approve a Fifty (50)-year Percentage Lease with Alps Hospitality, Inc. covering a hotel project on 19.27 acres of land located at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, 8110 Aero Drive, San Diego, CA 92123 and a Consent to a Thirty-Four (34)-Year Sublease with 8110 Aero Solar LLC for the installation and operation of a solar panel system on approximately two (2) acres of land and on the hotel rooftop.
Item 4 - Establishment of a Cannabis Delivery Services Business Permit and Enhanced Commercial Cannabis Enforcement Mechanisms
This item would request that the Office of Councilmember Raul A. Campillo work with the City Attorney’s Office, Independent Budget Analyst’s Office, and relevant stakeholders to prepare amendments to expand Chapter 4, Article 2, Division 15 of the San Diego Municipal Code. These amendments would establish a regulatory framework for cannabis delivery services and strengthen enforcement capacity to address illicit operations and support the legal market.
Item 5 - Approval of the Updated 2025-2026 City of San Diego Legislative Platform
The purpose of this item is to approve the updated 2025-2026 Legislative Platform.
This action relates to the following Priority Areas of Focus:
- Create Homes for All of Us by ensuring every San Diegan has access to secure, affordable housing.
- Protect and Enrich Every Neighborhood by ensuring that every San Diegan has access to safe and secure public amenities within their communities.
- Advance Mobility and Infrastructure by ensuring San Diegans have access to high-quality infrastructure that creates safe and comfortable spaces.
- Champion Sustainability by ensuring San Diego offers livable, sustainable communities for all, now and in the future.
Foster Regional Prosperity by ensuring economic growth and opportunity happen in every community, for every San Diegan
Information Items
Item 6 - FY 2025 Citywide Annual Grants Report
The Office of the Mayor will provide an informational update on its Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Citywide Grants Report and provide an overview on its grants-related advocacy efforts, convey key sources of funding, and evaluate year-over-year performance.
Item 7 - Seaport San Diego Project Update from Seaport San Diego Project Team
Representatives from Seaport San Diego Project Team will provide an update on the Seaport San Diego project to Committee Members.
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Land Use and Housing Committee Meeting – November 6, 2025 – 1 p.m.
LU & H Committee Meeting Agenda
Consent Agenda
Item 1 – Approval of Committee Minutes
Discussion Agenda
Item 2 - Declare multiple parcels of City-owned real property located throughout the City of San Diego “exempt surplus land” pursuant to California Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(B)
This item is to declare certain City-owned properties “exempt surplus land” pursuant to California Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(B).
In accordance with Council Policy 700-10, City-owned properties may be considered for sale if they meet the following criteria:
- The property is not currently used by any City department.
- The property does not support a municipal function and does not have a foreseeable City use.
- The property is a non-performing or under-performing asset.
- The property, if sold, would provide a greater public benefit than retention or lease.
To maximize public benefit and reduce long-term management costs, EDD identified five City-owned parcels proposed for exempt surplus designation and determined that they meet the criteria under the Surplus Land Act under the “small parcel” exemption and meet the criteria for sale versus ground lease in accordance with Council Policy 700-10.
Item 3 - Adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code & Associated Municipal Code Amendments
This item would adopt the 2025 editions of the California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential, California Green Building Standards Code and Existing Building Code and approve through ordinance amendments to the Municipal Code related to the Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential Building Green Building and Existing Building Regulations.
On a triennial basis, the City of San Diego adopts the latest editions of the California Fire, Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential Code, Green Building Standards Code and the Existing Building Code. The California Wildland Urban Interface Code recently published and will be adopted by the Fire Rescue Department. This is done in coordination with the State of California’s adoption of these codes.
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