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Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Meeting – May 22, 2025

Active Transportation & Infrastructure CommitteeThursday, May 22, 2025
BodySan Diego, California
SessionActive Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
DateThursday, May 22, 2025
StatusFILED
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4:20

Well, good morning, everybody, and welcome to the Act of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting of May twenty second, twenty twenty-five.

4:37

Our hearts are with the victims and all those affected by this incident.

5:00

Our committee liaison, Sarah Jordan will provide information and instruction for the public to participate in this morning's meeting.

5:04

Sarah, please proceed.

5:06

Thank you, Chair Whitburn.

5:07

Well, members of the public are able to attend the meeting in person.

5:09

This meeting is being televised and live streamed on the city's website.

5:12

The council administration will continue to make arrangements for the public to comment using the Zoom webinar platform.

5:17

Members of the public who wish to provide testimony via a call-in or internet-based service option must enter the virtual queue within five minutes after the conclusion of in-person public testimony or before the virtual speaking queue is exhausted, whichever occurs first.

5:29

This will allow for better meeting management between the two platforms and ensure the committee is able to manage and conduct the city business.

5:35

We appreciate the public's cooperation.

5:37

Chair.

5:38

I will now call the active transportation at infrastructure committee meeting of May 22, 2025 to order.

5:43

Sarah, please call the role.

5:45

Vice Chair, Council President Pro Tem Lee.

5:47

Here.

5:48

Councilmember Foster.

5:50

Here.

5:50

Councilmember Von Wilbert.

5:52

Chair Whitburn.

5:53

Sure.

5:54

Also attending the meeting today is City Attorney Representative Dana Fairchild, Mayor Representative Randy Wilde, and IBA Representative Danny Nguyen.

6:01

If you are in person, please complete a speaker slip located at the entrance of the committee room and place it in the speaker box at the table at the front of the room.

6:08

Please do so in a timely manner to ensure proper meeting management.

6:11

Members of the public can join the webinar by computer, tablet, or smartphone by accessing the link which is listed online in the preamble language of the agenda on the city's webpage to join the Zoom webinar by telephone.

6:19

Please dial 1669-2545252.

6:22

And when prompted, input webinar ID 160-685-1166 pound.

6:27

This information is also available on the agenda and it will appear on the screen during the public comment period for each agenda item.

6:32

Please note that if you're watching via City TV 24 hour online, there may be delay.

6:36

Please participate via the audio on your phone and mute your TV or computer when it's your turn to speak.

6:40

If you wish to speak to a particular item, please wait for that item to be called, and then raise your hand to speak by tapping the raise your hand icon, or if you're calling participant by selecting star nine on your cell phone or landline.

6:50

If you raise your hand during a non comment period, your hand will be lowered.

6:53

Chair.

6:53

Thank you, Sarah.

6:54

A quorum is now present.

6:56

We will now take up non-agenda public comment.

6:58

Uh the council members respect and appreciate the public's input and are fully committed to protecting every participant's free speech rights at council and committee meetings.

7:06

Sarah, please proceed with further instructions.

7:08

Thank you, Chair Whitburn.

7:09

Per Rule 2.7 non-agenda public comment is an opportunity for members of the public to comment on items that are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of this committee.

7:17

Each speaker will have two minutes.

7:19

If you're watching on City TV, the live stream online, you'd like to dial into the meeting to speak, please call 1669-2545252.

7:25

Inputting webinar ID 160 685 1166 pound.

7:29

And if you've already joined the Zoom webinar by phone, please raise your hand if you wish to speak.

7:34

We'll begin with testimony here in the committee room.

7:36

Joyce and Yada, if you'll please approach the lecture, and you will have two minutes and you will be followed by Dennis De La Salle.

7:49

Thank you.

7:50

Thank you so much, Sarah.

7:51

Joy Signata District 3.

7:53

My prayers are out there for all involved in that crash this morning.

7:58

Thank you aga for giving us a heads up on that.

8:02

I'll be speaking on three related items if I can fit it in.

8:06

I just kind of put them together this morning.

8:08

But they have to do with being on the road and walkability.

8:12

So can you hear me okay, Sarah?

8:15

Um I want to thank uh SDPD and all the other agencies for uh what they've been doing uh with enforcing and programs related to drivers paying attention on the road, the smart start program, which uh at the end uh I think it's just for the youth, perhaps for everybody though.

8:39

Uh they get a certificate and a keychain, uh, and they've seen all those awful videos.

8:46

So, you know, they have the keychain that's kind of a reminder, and I think that's a good thing for the youth when they're on the roads, and I'll speak a little bit about the use later.

8:56

Uh so let's see, distracted driving enforcement, and so all that has been terrific.

9:02

I think it was last month when they did their big focus on it, but I'm sure it's continuing.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Public Works█████████████████17%
Procurement█████████████13%
Public Comment███████████11%
Engineering And Infrastructure███████████11%
Public Safety█████████9%
Transportation Safety█████████9%
Capital Improvement Planning█████████9%
Public Engagement███████7%
Procedural██████6%
Summary of Proceedings

Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Meeting – May 22, 2025

The Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee met on May 22, 2025, to discuss a consent calendar, the Transnet Local Street and Roads Program, capital improvements program budget monitoring, and proposed amendments to the municipal code for contract alterations and alternative project delivery methods. The committee unanimously approved consent items and items 4 and 5, but voted to return item 6 to staff for further refinement.

Consent Calendar

  • Items 1–3 were approved unanimously (4–0). These included approval of committee minutes from April 24, 2025, a second amendment to the reimbursement and park development agreement for the Quarry Falls development, and authorization of an extension beyond five years for the Torrey Pines Fire Station Design Build Contract. During public comment, Joyce Yata (District 3) expressed support for item 3 but noted that out of 34 subcontracts, only one was held by underrepresented groups.

Public Comments & Testimony

Non-Agenda Public Comment:

  • Joyce Yata thanked SDPD and CHP for enforcement programs (e.g., Start Smart) and honored Officer Zachary Martinez.
  • Dennis LaSalle (small business owner) supported raising the SLB program threshold from $500,000 to $1 million and endorsed the proposed municipal code amendments for ECP.
  • Michael Meachum urged the city to honor its commitment to the Uptown Community Parking District, specifically allowing Bankers Hill to direct $699,000 in revenues to community-prioritized projects.
  • Madison raised concerns about youth cannabis exposure near parks and transit, urging integration of cannabis risk assessments into infrastructure planning.
  • Becky Rapp emphasized that impaired driving (especially marijuana) is a leading cause of wrong-way crashes and called for public education reforms.
  • Blair Beekman commented on budget issues and the need for parks funding without relying on controversial technologies.
  • Kathleen Lippett provided statistics on marijuana impairment duration and crash risk, distinguishing it from alcohol.
  • Megan Stewart (public health) noted declining youth perception of marijuana risk and urged targeted education campaigns and law enforcement training.

Item 4 Public Comment:

  • Blair Beekman expressed hope for community harmony in pavement maintenance and asked about technology and accountability.

Item 5 Public Comment:

  • Joyce Yata stressed the need for better execution of mitigation and monitoring, and supported $1 million for the convention center boiler.
  • Carlos Cristiani (Fleet Science Center) requested a $500,000 CIP adjustment to replace the building’s fire suppression system, noting the city is the landlord and they had secured $55,000 from other sources.
  • Blair Beekman asked about sharing federal sewer funds with stormwater needs.

Item 6 Public Comment:

  • Matthew Fleming (public works contractor) supported the proposal, citing early contractor involvement as critical.
  • Lawrence Damore (SUCA Construction) stated these delivery methods lead to better outcomes, reduced timelines, and better budget control.
  • Mike McManus (AGC San Diego) endorsed adding progressive design build.
  • Joyce Yata praised the purpose of the code updates, especially promoting collaboration, industry standards, and accountability.
  • Dennis LaSalle (APWA) supported the proposal.
  • Blair Beekman (virtual) emphasized accountability and transparency in procurement.
  • Mark Elliott (Jacobs) endorsed the modifications, noting progressive design build provides more innovation, control, and value.

Discussion Items

Item 4: Transnet Local Street and Roads Program 2025 RTIP Amendment and FY26-30 Program of Projects

  • Julio Canisal (Finance Deputy Director) and Patrick Auch (Program Manager) presented an overview of Transnet funding (half-cent sales tax administered by SANDAG). The city’s annual allocation is roughly 40% of street and road formula funds. The FY25 cash balance is estimated at $38.4 million by year-end. The FY26 proposed budget is $46.3 million, with 70% for congestion relief and 30% for maintenance. Key allocations include $17.5 million for street resurfacing, $5.9 million for Streamview Drive, and funds for traffic signals, bicycle facilities, and sidewalks. The committee questioned the spend-down efficiency, contractor accountability, and cost escalation. Staff reported improved contractor performance evaluations and a new

Meeting Transcript

Well, good morning, everybody, and welcome to the Act of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting of May twenty second, twenty twenty-five. Our hearts are with the victims and all those affected by this incident. Our committee liaison, Sarah Jordan will provide information and instruction for the public to participate in this morning's meeting. Sarah, please proceed. Thank you, Chair Whitburn. Well, members of the public are able to attend the meeting in person. This meeting is being televised and live streamed on the city's website. The council administration will continue to make arrangements for the public to comment using the Zoom webinar platform. Members of the public who wish to provide testimony via a call-in or internet-based service option must enter the virtual queue within five minutes after the conclusion of in-person public testimony or before the virtual speaking queue is exhausted, whichever occurs first. This will allow for better meeting management between the two platforms and ensure the committee is able to manage and conduct the city business. We appreciate the public's cooperation. Chair. I will now call the active transportation at infrastructure committee meeting of May 22, 2025 to order. Sarah, please call the role. Vice Chair, Council President Pro Tem Lee. Here. Councilmember Foster. Here. Councilmember Von Wilbert. Chair Whitburn. Sure. Also attending the meeting today is City Attorney Representative Dana Fairchild, Mayor Representative Randy Wilde, and IBA Representative Danny Nguyen. If you are in person, please complete a speaker slip located at the entrance of the committee room and place it in the speaker box at the table at the front of the room. Please do so in a timely manner to ensure proper meeting management. Members of the public can join the webinar by computer, tablet, or smartphone by accessing the link which is listed online in the preamble language of the agenda on the city's webpage to join the Zoom webinar by telephone. Please dial 1669-2545252. And when prompted, input webinar ID 160-685-1166 pound. This information is also available on the agenda and it will appear on the screen during the public comment period for each agenda item. Please note that if you're watching via City TV 24 hour online, there may be delay. Please participate via the audio on your phone and mute your TV or computer when it's your turn to speak. If you wish to speak to a particular item, please wait for that item to be called, and then raise your hand to speak by tapping the raise your hand icon, or if you're calling participant by selecting star nine on your cell phone or landline. If you raise your hand during a non comment period, your hand will be lowered. Chair. Thank you, Sarah. A quorum is now present. We will now take up non-agenda public comment. Uh the council members respect and appreciate the public's input and are fully committed to protecting every participant's free speech rights at council and committee meetings. Sarah, please proceed with further instructions. Thank you, Chair Whitburn. Per Rule 2.7 non-agenda public comment is an opportunity for members of the public to comment on items that are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of this committee. Each speaker will have two minutes. If you're watching on City TV, the live stream online, you'd like to dial into the meeting to speak, please call 1669-2545252. Inputting webinar ID 160 685 1166 pound. And if you've already joined the Zoom webinar by phone, please raise your hand if you wish to speak. We'll begin with testimony here in the committee room. Joyce and Yada, if you'll please approach the lecture, and you will have two minutes and you will be followed by Dennis De La Salle. Thank you. Thank you so much, Sarah. Joy Signata District 3. My prayers are out there for all involved in that crash this morning.

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