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San Diego City Council meeting agenda highlights — May 19, 2026

San DiegoMay 19, 20262 min read

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The City Council convened a two-session meeting (10:00 AM and reconvene at 2:00 PM) to consider ceremonial proclamations, a Consent Agenda with budget, contract, grant and ordinance items, and several council discussion items including a resolution on higher education, a residential rental ordinance, and an appeal of a development permit. Public participation was enabled via Zoom and phone; translated information was provided.

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Ceremonial proclamations (Items 30–39, S500–S502) recognizing multiple observances and designated days, including National Public Works Week, Emergency Medical Services Week, and City of San Diego Filipino American Employees Association Day.
Consent Agenda items (10, 50, 100, 101, 102, 103, S504, S505) scheduled for consideration, including: Approval of Council Minutes (Item 10); contract with AskReply, Inc. dba B2Gnow for contract and labor compliance software (Item 50; 6 votes required per Charter Section 99); establishment of the Talmadge Banner District (Item 100); CIP budget increase to allow airports to draw down FAA grants for Montgomery Gibbs Executive and Brown Field Airports (Item 101); authorizing resolution for a California Natural Resources Agency grant (Item 102); acceptance of donations from the San Diego Parks Foundation (Item 103); Salary Ordinance for FY2027 (Item S504); and acceptance of a Highway Bridge Program grant and agreement with Santa Fe Irrigation District for the El Camino Real to Via De LaValle project (Item S505).
Item S503: Consideration of a citywide resolution condemning the Trump Administration’s attacks on higher education and affirming the City’s commitment to protect higher education from political interference.
Item 330: Consideration of a citywide Residential Rental Price Gouging, Fee Exploitation, and Cost Transparency Ordinance.
Item 331: Consideration of an appeal of a Site Development Permit, Coastal Development Permit and Tentative Map for Project No. 1085883 — 8303 La Jolla Shores Drive (District 1).
Item 104: Conflict of Interest Codes Biennial Review directing each City department, agency, and board/commission to conduct their biennial review; agenda notes the ordinance was amended at introduction on 4/14/2026 (Item S506) with a 7-1 council vote and that this item is not subject to the Mayor's veto.

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San Diego City Council - Tuesday Agenda Revised Added S500-S505

May 19, 2026, 5:00 PMcompleted

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