City Council - 2026-03-17 - Tuesday Agenda Revised Added S500-S507
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Meeting Summary
San Diego City Council adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism by an 8-1 vote, with Council Member Elo Rivera dissenting. The resolution, brought by Council Member Whitburn, is intended as an educational tool to help identify antisemitism amid rising hate incidents. The council also approved technical corrections to the Barrio Logan Community Plan to restore park designations that were erroneously changed during 2023 Coastal Commission modifications.
Key Decisions (4)
Adoption of IHRA Definition of Antisemitism
Resolution recognizing the rise of antisemitism, affirming the city's commitment to combating hate and discrimination, and adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's working definition of antisemitism as an educational tool. The resolution explicitly states it does not limit free speech protected by US or California constitutions. An amendment was added requesting the Human Relations Commission equally address and define additional forms of racial discrimination and hate.
Barrio Logan Community Plan Amendment and Rezone
Technical amendments to correct land use map errors that occurred during 2023 Coastal Commission modifications. Redesignates approximately 3 acres from right-of-way to park between 29th and 32nd Street on Boston Avenue, 4.2 acres from neighborhood commercial to park between Main Street and I-5, and 4.7 acres from neighborhood commercial to neighborhood village between 32nd Street, Main Street, and I-5. Also rezones Chicano Park (13.8 acres from CC-3-6 to OP-1-1, 1.8 acres from CO-2-2 to OP-1-1) and Boston Avenue Linear Park (1.8 acres from CC-2-3 to OP-1-1).
Proclamations Package Including Transgender Day of Visibility and Ramadan Month
Approved proclamations for National Nutrition Month, Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31), Captain Jerry Hara Day recognizing 33 years of SDPD service, Shane Hogg Day for Allied Gardens community leader, and Ramadan Month recognition.
Consent Agenda Including Port Commissioner Reappointment
Approved consent items including reappointment of Michael Zuket to San Diego Unified Port District Board of Commissioners through January 2031, dam design services agreements with HDR Engineering and Stantec totaling $150 million, smart energy water software contract reduced from $16.3M to $5.5M, and state funding acceptance for youth internship program.
Zoning Changes (6)
Between 29th Street and 32nd Street on Boston Avenue, Barrio Logan
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Between Main Street and Interstate 5, Barrio Logan
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Between 32nd Street, Main Street, and Interstate 5, Barrio Logan
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Chicano Park, Barrio Logan
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Chicano Park adjacent area, Barrio Logan
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Boston Avenue Linear Park, Barrio Logan
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Development Activity (1)
Skyline Affordable Housing
99 affordable rental apartment homes for families with very low income. San Diego Housing Commission awarded 30 project-based vouchers for families earning up to 30% of area median income. Multi-family housing revenue bonds authorized for financing.
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
San Diego Housing Commission supporting approximately 1,700 more families on voucher programs than current federal funding covers, with additional 390 families on emergency housing vouchers facing funding end around October 2025.
Infrastructure
Lake Hodges Dam rated worst in California, with city pursuing $150M in dam design services agreements; County Water Authority declining to pay contractually obligated half of replacement costs creates funding uncertainty.
Housing Demand
Housing Commission reduced workforce by 33 positions (14% reduction) due to federal funding uncertainty and rising costs, indicating stress on affordable housing delivery capacity.
Sentiment
Strong community engagement on land use issues in Barrio Logan, with Environmental Health Coalition and community groups actively monitoring zoning consistency with adopted community plan.