City Council - 2026-01-13 - Tuesday Agenda Revised Added S500-S514
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Meeting Summary
The San Diego City Council meeting on January 13, 2026 focused primarily on proclamations and consent items, with key actions including approval of the Measure C clarifying ordinance to implement the voter-approved transient occupancy tax increase for homelessness programs, street repairs, and convention center purposes after six years of litigation delay. The council also established the Homelessness Revenue Account Citizens Oversight Committee and passed a resolution opposing federal offshore oil and gas drilling in waters off Southern California. Multiple CPPS (Community Projects, Programs, and Services) funding allocations totaling millions of dollars were approved for nonprofit organizations across all council districts.
Key Decisions (9)
Measure C Clarifying Ordinance Implementation
Adopted clarifying ordinance to reset dates and timelines for Measure C transient occupancy tax implementation following six-year litigation delay. Tax imposition date updated to May 1, 2025. Initial allocation through October 31, 2030 is 41% for homelessness programs and 59% for convention center. Starting November 1, 2030, homelessness allocation reduces to 31% with 10% directed to street repairs.
Homelessness Revenue Account Citizens Oversight Committee Establishment
Established seven-member advisory committee to provide guidance on expenditures from the homelessness revenue account portion of Measure C transient occupancy tax. Committee members will serve four-year terms with expertise in government, municipal finance, nonprofit management, business, lived experience, or philanthropic funding.
Resolution Opposing Federal Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling
Approved resolution affirming City of San Diego's opposition to proposed federal oil and gas leases in all US waters, including waters off Southern California coast. Resolution submitted as official comment to Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management's proposed leases with lease dates beginning as early as 2027.
ROPS 2026-2027 Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule
Approved twentieth Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for fiscal year 2027 totaling approximately $37 million, with majority from Redevelopment Property Trust Fund. Includes $25 million for bond debt service and $3 million for CDBG program payments. Agency has completed 94% of original 652 line items, leaving 38 remaining.
Housing Authority Labor Negotiations Representatives
Designated San Diego Housing Commission management team representatives for labor negotiations with SEIU Local 221 to reopen current MOU for fiscal year 2027, the final year of the three-year agreement. Negotiations will address articles on pay plan, insurance, and salary schedule.
Temporary Rule of Council Amendment
Established temporary rule to amend rule 6.1.3 of the Rules of Council, providing committee chairs flexibility in approaching work plans while permanent amendments to rules of council are being developed.
Tim Douglas Appointment to Water Authority Board
Appointed Tim Douglas, president of AFSCME Local 127 and senior boat operator for the city, to the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors. Douglas has background in water infrastructure from his work as ranger diver overseeing city reservoirs.
CPPS Funding Allocations for Multiple Districts
Approved Community Projects, Programs, and Services funding from multiple council districts to dozens of nonprofit organizations including LGBTQ organizations, community foundations, and social service providers. District 8 allocated funds to 28 nonprofits; District 2 to 29 nonprofits; District 5 to 21 nonprofits.
Police Department Classified Positions
Item 63 proposing two new supplemental classified positions for SDPD, offset by eliminating one captain position, reducing another captain position, and reducing a lieutenant position to make it approximately cost neutral.
Market Signals (3)
Infrastructure
Convention center has significant deferred maintenance needs and may pursue infrastructure bond using new Measure C revenue as funding source.
Housing Demand
College area community plan update concentrating 34,450 homes and 320% density increase in area that is 48% non-white and designated low resource, raising fair housing concerns.
Sentiment
Strong coalition of environmental organizations actively opposing federal offshore drilling proposals, indicating community prioritization of coastal protection over energy development.