By Rag Staff
The San Diego Community Coalition publishes this email bulletin to keep our members and the general San Diego public informed about important Council hearings and other city public meetings.
Monday, October 19: City Council, Closed Session, 10:00 a.m.
Item CS-6: January 22, 2024 Flooding Litigation
Why it matters: Two years later, as 57 civil cases against the city move slowly forward, and Southeastern San Diego victims are still struggling to rebuild, we have to ask: Is City Hall better prepared for flood control when the new massive El Nino arrives?
Monday, October 19: City Council, 2:00 p.m.
Item S400: Confirming Appointment of Bethany Bezak to Position of City Manager (Chief Operating Officer)
Why it matters: Will the long-overdue naming of a COO somehow inoculate the city from the impulsive decisions of a strong mayor with no executive experience? We can only hope.
Tuesday, October 20: City Council, 10:00 a.m.
Item 100: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips Federal Lobbying Contract
Why it matters: When a cash-strapped city government pays $840,000 to a high-powered D.C. firm for a five-year lobbying contract, you have to wonder: How do San Diegans benefit?
Wednesday, October 21: Budget and Government Efficiency Committee, 9:00 a.m.
Item 2: Rescind Council’s Approval of ALPR (Flock) Policy
Why it matters: D3 Councilmember Stephen Whitburn’s sudden decision to oppose the use of Flock surveillance cameras means the Council has the votes to block the practice. Mayor Todd Gloria, who favors Flock technology, has veto power.
Wednesday, October 21: Community and Neighborhood Services Committee: 2:00 p.m.
Item 6: Amendments to the Short-Term Residential Occupancy Ordinance
Why it matters: Proposed changes would address ongoing problems in residential neighborhoods by strengthening license application requirements, license issuance and renewal procedures, and improving content and complaint responses.
In-person: Council, 202 C St.
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