Three committees meet this week, and they will be the last of the calendar year. Budget will consider a risk management software contract and get the First Quarter Budget Monitoring Report. ED & IR will hear an update on Bridge-to-Home funding availability. Public Safety holds a special meeting to hear the San Diego Fire-Rescue’s surveillance report.

From the Office of Council President Joe LaCava

Budget and Government Efficiency Committee Meeting – December 10, 2025 – 9 a.m.

Budget Committee Meeting Agenda

Consent Agenda

Item 1 – Approval of Committee Minutes

Discussion Agenda

Item 2 - Exemption of a Program Manager Position in Environmental Services Department from the Classified Service

This item would approve an ordinance authorizing the exemption of a Program Manager position in the Environmental Services Department from the Classified Service.

The Program Manager will oversee the Clean SD Waste Enforcement Section, which manages the abatement of homeless encampments in accordance with the City’s Unsafe Camping Ordinance and the Isaiah Settlement and enforces solid waste codes citywide.

Item 3 - Exemption of one (1) Program Coordinator position in the City of San Diego from Classified Service

This item would exempt one Program Coordinator position in the Environmental Services Department (ESD) from the Classified Service.

The Program Coordinator will be responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of process improvement projects, develop, and revise standard operating procedures, and process map functions of the Collection Services Division.

Item 4 - Authorization to enter into and sign a Cooperative Procurement Contract with Genuine Parts Company doing business as (d.b.a.) NAPA Integrated Business Solutions for the purchase of Vendor Managed Inventory and Logistics Management Solutions for Fleets and Facilities

The Fleet Operations Division operates and maintains a fleet of approximately 5,100 vehicles and equipment to support all City of San Diego services and is responsible for the maintenance, repair, acquisition, and replacement of the City’s fleet.

This item would authorize execution of a Cooperative Procurement Contract with Genuine Parts Company d.b.a. NAPA Integrated Business Solutions for the purchase of Vendor Managed Inventory and Logistics Management Solutions for Fleets and Facilities on an as-needed basis, for a term beginning on December 30, 2025 and extending through December 3, 2028, with up to two additional one-year options to renew, which may be exercised at City’s sole and absolute discretion subject to the restrictions in San Diego Charter section 99.

Funding in the amount of $56,922,551 is requested, which includes an additional 10% contingency for the purchases required through the end of the Contract term.

Item 5 - Approval of Contract with Klear.ai for a Risk Management Information System (RMIS) Software as a Service (SaaS) Solution

This action requests authorization to execute a contract with Klear.ai for a Risk Management Information System (RMIS) Software as a Service solution with a total not-to-exceed amount of $3,935,428.24. The term of the contract is five years with five additional one-year options.

The new software solution will replace the Workers’ Compensation, Long-Term Disability, Public Liability, and Loss Recovery claims management and administration system known as iVos, which has been in use for over 20 years.

It will also provide new system support for safety incident management and tracking, insurance policy management, and risk analytics, which are currently manual processes with little system support.

Information Items

Item 6 - Fiscal Year 2026 First Quarter Budget Monitoring Report

The purpose of the Fiscal Year 2026 First Quarter Budget Monitoring Report is to provide the City Council and the public with a first look at the projected fiscal performance for the new fiscal year. The Department of Finance produces this report in collaboration with City departments and focuses on select revenue and expenditure projections.

Item 7 - Fiscal Year 2027-2031 Five-Year Financial Outlook

The City of San Diego Fiscal Year 2027-2031 Five-Year Financial Outlook Report is a long-range fiscal planning guide and serves as the framework for the development of the Fiscal Year 2027 Adopted Budget for the General Fund. The purpose of the report is to provide an outlook of the City’s General Fund finances over the next five years as forecasted.

Item 8 - Public Utilities FY 2027-2031 Five-Year Financial Outlook

The Public Utilities Department (PUD) Fiscal Year 2027-2031 Five-Year Financial Outlook provided to guide long-range planning, inform the financial plan for a cost-of-service study and serve as the framework for the development of the FY 2027 Proposed Budget for the Water and Sewer Revenue Funds.

The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the PUD’s long-range financial needs and to guide programmatic decisions.

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Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee Meeting – December 10, 2025 – 2 p.m.

ED & IR Committee Meeting Agenda

Consent Agenda

Item 1 – Approval of Committee Minutes

Item 2 - Third Amendment to the Consulting Agreement with Christian Moeller Studio LLC for artist consulting services for creation of an original, site-specific public artwork for the Pure Water North City Public Art Project (H166774)

This action authorizes the Third Amendment to the Consulting Agreement (H166774) with Christian Moeller Studio LLC to provide artist consulting services for the creation of a site-specific public artwork for the Pure Water North City Water Treatment Plant project, and to increase the agreement in the amount of $171,570 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,146,57.

Information Items

Item 3 - Bridge to Home Notice of Funding Availability Round Six Informational Update

The Economic Development Department has completed the Bridge to Home Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) Round Six proposal review process to increase the new construction of housing that will provide long-term affordability (55 years or longer) to individuals and families at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The next steps include preparing the loan agreements and future docketing for the City Council’s consideration of the loan agreements for each recommended Bridge to Home Round Six project.

Item 4 - Sales and Marketing Update from San Diego Convention Center Corporation

Representatives from the San Diego Convention Center Corporation will provide a sales and marketing update to Committee Members.

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Special Public Safety Committee Meeting – December 12, 2025 –  12 p.m.

Special Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda

Consent Agenda

Item 1 – Approval of Committee Minutes

Item 2 - Adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code, 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code & Associated Municipal Code Amendments

Every three years, the City of San Diego adopts the latest edition of the California Fire Code. This is done in coordination with the State of California’s adoption and amendment of the International Fire Code, also referred to as the model code.

This item would approve an ordinance adopting the 2025 edition of the California Fire Code by amending Chapter 5, Article 11, Divisions 1-83 of the San Diego Municipal Code, and approve an ordinance adopting the 2025 edition of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code by adding Chapter 5, Article 12, Divisions 1-6 to the San Diego Municipal Code.

Item 3 - First Amendment to Extend Contract with Lexipol LLC

On April 22, 2021, the Fire-Rescue department entered into a 5-year contract with Lexipol, LLC formerly known as Cordico, Inc.

The City of San Diego Fire-Rescue Department seeks to approve the First Amendment with Lexipol, LLC, which will allow the continued use of the Lexipol (Health and Safety) App. This First Amendment will extend the term of the contract with Lexipol, LLC for an additional five years and two months in an amount not to exceed $167,500.

Discussion Agenda

Item 4 - Exemption of a Police Commander Position and a Deputy Director Position in the Police Department from the Classified Service

This item would exempt a Police Commander position and a Deputy Director position in the Police Department from the Classified Service.

The Police Commander position will oversee the Special Operations Branch within the Police Department. This position will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Special Weapons and Tactics, Canine, Air Support, and Criminal Intelligence units.

The Deputy Director position will oversee the Finance Section within the Police Department. This position will manage and direct the operations of the Finance Section; oversee the coordination, development, and implementation of the annual operating budget.

Item 5 - San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Annual Surveillance Report (SDMC §210.0102)

This action is to request approval of the continued use of surveillance technology by the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department under the Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology Ordinance, related to Unmanned Aircraft System technology and the Mission Bay and Ocean Beach Pier Urban Area Security Initiative Camera System.

Information Items

Item 6 - Public Safety First Responders of the Year

The Public Safety Committee will recognize outstanding work by first responders from the San Diego Police Department and the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. Departments have been asked to submit nominations from each department including dispatchers, EMS personnel, firefighters, lifeguards, and police officers who exemplify exceptional service in 2025.

Special Committee on Addressing Cost of Living – December 12, 2025 –  9 a.m.

Special Committee on Addressing Cost of Living

Item 1 – Approval of Committee Minutes

Item 2 – San Diego Wage Theft

This item is a presentation by the Center on Policy Initiatives regarding the state of wage theft in San Diego. Representatives will share insights on wage theft and provide recommendations to Committee.

Wage theft is one of the most widespread and underreported forms of economic harm facing working people in San Diego. While often treated as isolated incidents, research shows it is occurring at a scale that rivals — and in some sectors exceeds —other forms of theft.

This presentation by the Center on Policy Initiatives will provide new insights into scale, patterns, and local impact of wage theft in San Diego, including recommendations to strengthen enforcement and improve worker protections. 

This is an informational item.

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