City Council - 2026-03-16 - Monday Agenda, March 16, 2026
Approves Appeal of CEQA Determination for 710 Garnett Avenue Streetery, 8-1 (Council member Campillo voting no)
What happened
The San Diego City Council meeting on March 16, 2026 focused primarily on a crime briefing showing citywide crime down 6.3% for the fourth consecutive year, with homicides at their lowest since 1968 and vehicle thefts down 22%.
- Jurisdiction
- San Diego, CA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- March 16, 2026
- Decisions
- 2 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 8-1 (Council member Campillo voting no)
Free sample: decision 1 of 2
Speed Management Plan Adoption
Council unanimously approved the speed management plan implementing AB 43 provisions to reduce speed limits citywide. The plan covers approximately 680 miles (20% of roadway network) including safety corridors, pedestrian/bike generators, business activity districts, and school zones.
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Meeting Summary
The San Diego City Council meeting on March 16, 2026 focused primarily on a crime briefing showing citywide crime down 6.3% for the fourth consecutive year, with homicides at their lowest since 1968 and vehicle thefts down 22%.
Key Decisions (2)
Speed Management Plan Adoption
Appeal of CEQA Determination for 710 Garnett Avenue Streetery
Development Activity (1)
710 Garnett Avenue Streetery
Commercial
Market Signals (4)
Commercial Demand
Streeteries remain important for restaurant recovery post-COVID, with California Restaurant…
Infrastructure
City faces $212 million annual need for Vision Zero CIP…
Housing Demand
Council member Whitburn noted increasing numbers of people moving into…
Sentiment
Pacific Beach business district represented by Discover PB supports streetery…
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