The San Diego Community Coalition publishes this email bulletin to keep our members and the general San Diego public informed about important Council and Planning Commission hearings and other city public meetings.
Monday, June 15: City Council, 2:00 p.m.
Item 203. California Coastal Commission Modifications to the 2024 Land Development Code Update of the San Diego Municipal Code and Local Coastal Program.
Why it matters: This would make it easier to build affordable housing in coastal regions. In theory, that’s a worthy idea. But given the age-old intense demand for coastal residences, how long would it take for market forces to flip affordable coastal homes into expensive coastal homes?
Tuesday, June 16: City Council, 10:00 a.m.
Item 105: Establishment of Overtime Eligibility of Classifications in the Classified Service for FY2027
Why it matters: The staff report notes that overtime pay is necessary to “support a thriving regional economy and develop the talented workforce we need to sustain economic opportunity in the future.” What about the budget crisis? Burgeoning overtime pay has become a factor in the city’s inability to balance its budget. The Independent Budget Analyst should scrutinize this.
Item 107: Approval of the FY2027 San Diego Tourism Marketing District Report of Activities
Why it matters: According to the staff report, the district will have “an anticipated budget total of $56,397,883.” That is nearly six times the $10.35 million in arts and culture funding “restored” to the budget after massive public outcry. Tourism brings in money. So does arts and culture – an estimated $1.1 billion in annual economic activity.
Wednesday, June 17: Budget and Government Efficiency Committee, 9:00 a.m.
Item 7: City of San Diego Settlements and Judgements
Why it matters: This item responds to concerns expressed by Councilmembers Foster, Elo-Rivera, and von Wilbert about $40 million in settlement for two cases (police shooting and child abuse). The committee will discuss ways to prevent liability lawsuits. Here’s one idea: Comply with state law to avoid huge awards like the $16.5 million payout for illegal late-payment parking ticket penalties.
In-person: Council, 202 C St.
To participate via Zoom and submit written comments, click on the meeting agenda and look for the links.
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Reminder: Jack McGrory at June 20 Town Hall Forum
Saturday, June 20, 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Mission Valley Library, 2123 Fenton Parkway. The event is open to the public.
Former San Diego City Manager Jack McGrory will lead a discussion of “Why We Need a City Manager and Other Insights.”
