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San Diego City Council — Meeting Results Summary (May 12, 2026)

San DiegoMay 12, 20263 min read

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The City Council approved multiple proclamations, introduced and adopted amendments to municipal code related to water and worker safety, authorized infrastructure loans and contracts for road, stormwater, airport, and lab projects, approved housing-related actions including bond issuance and appointments, and authorized grant applications and program agreements.

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Approved multiple proclamations including 'San Diego Youth Symphony Day' and recognition of heritage and awareness months (Items 30–34, S500, S504).
Introduced amendments to the SDMC relating to emergency water regulations and the Industrial Wastewater Control Program (Items 50, 51).
Introduced amendments and contract actions for risk management software with Riskonnect, Inc. (Items 52A, 52B).
Returned the proposed FY 2027 compensation schedule to staff (Item 57).
Adopted amendments to Council rules and to SDMC holidays (Items 58, 60).
Waived notice requirements and approved renaming Cesar Chavez Parkway to Chicano Park Blvd (Item 59).
Authorized a Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan for Chollas Green Infrastructure and Storm Drain Improvements (Item 62).
Declared CEQA exemptions and approved FY 2027 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account projects and awarded multiple citywide surface seal contracts (Items 66A, 66B).
Approved agreements and amendments for the Alvarado Lab Improvements and Trailer Project, including selection of Hensel Phelps Construction and New City Consulting for related services (Items 100, 101A, 101B).
Approved various lease and retail lease amendments including ten-year lease for retail space at 8690 Aero Drive (Items 104A–104D).
Authorized amendments to agreements for towing management software and as-needed backfill supplies (Items 102, 103).
Authorized acceptance and expenditure of California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant funds for the Peacemaker Project and amended program agreements such as with NAMI San Diego (Items 112, 330).
Adopted an amendment to Council Policy 400-04 relating to emergency storage of water (Item 113).
Created a temporary Franchise Compliance Review Committee per Charter section 43(b) for the July 8, 2025–July 7, 2027 compliance period (Item 114).
Authorized settlement for a personal injury claim (Item 115) and confirmed multiple appointments including to the San Diego Housing Commission and Mission Bay Park Committee (Items 116–118).
Adopted an MOU amendment with SDMEA related to Code Compliance Officer classifications in the Fire-Rescue Department (S501).
Declared a continued State of Emergency regarding raw sewage, solid waste, and sediment coming from Tijuana and approved related funding applications for reservoir and roadway projects (S503, S502).
Approved issuance of bonds by the Housing Authority for Mercado Apartments (TEFRA hearing) (Item 331).

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San Diego City Council - Tuesday Agenda and Results Summary

May 12, 2026, 5:00 PMcompleted

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