San Diego City Council Meeting: Proclamations, Fee Transparency Ordinance, and Wage Enforcement - June 30, 2026
San Diego City Council Meeting: Proclamations, Rental Fee Transparency Ordinance, and Wage Enforcement - June 30, 2026
The San Diego City Council met on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to consider proclamations, consent items, and two substantive discussion items. The meeting featured extensive public testimony on a proposed ordinance to regulate residential rental fees and transparency (Item 330), as well as a unanimous vote to amend several wage ordinances to grant the City Attorney's office enforcement authority (Item S505). The council also approved multiple proclamations and the consent agenda.
Consent Calendar
- Proclamations (Items 30–32, S500, S501, S504): Approved unanimously (6-0, with three absent). Included recognition of San Diego LGBTQ+ Pride Month (June 2026), Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month (June 2026), S3 Coffee Bar's 10th Anniversary, El Dorado Properties' 40th Anniversary, and Senior Deputy City Attorney John Taylor's retirement. Councilmembers and the City Attorney spoke in support, noting 75,000 San Diegans living with Alzheimer's and 75,000 caregivers.
- Consent Agenda (Items 10, 50–54, 100–102, S502, S503): Approved unanimously (6-0, with four absent). Included funding for the Streamview Drive Green Infrastructure Project in Redwood Village and the B Street Pedestrian Corridor Project downtown.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Proclamations: Multiple speakers addressed LGBTQ+ Pride Month, with some expressing strong support and others voicing opposition, including allegations about pedophilia. Ron Lewis (Alzheimer's Association) thanked the council for recognizing Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. Several speakers celebrated local businesses and City Attorney John Taylor's service.
- Consent Agenda: Speakers commented on items including the North City Pure Water Facility, salary ordinances, and the Employee Assistance Program. One speaker opposed the Coastal Commission modifications, citing high appeal fees.
- Non-Agenda Public Comment: Topics included criticism of Flock Safety technology (14-year-old speaker noted 12,914 unauthorized searches in first three weeks and only 0.2% of searches aiding investigations), calls for greater transparency in marijuana permitting, and concerns about housing and tenant rights.
Discussion Items
- Item 330 – Residential Rental Price Gouging, Fee Exploitation, and Cost Transparency Ordinance: Presented as an informational item by Councilmember Elo Rivera and staff. The draft ordinance aims to cap fees at 5% of monthly rent, prohibit pet fees, limit late fees to 2%, and require full disclosure of all fees in advertisements and leases. Public testimony was sharply divided: renters shared stories of paying hundreds in application fees and unexpected charges; landlords and industry groups argued the caps would reduce housing supply and shift costs to base rent. Councilmembers expressed broad support for transparency but raised concerns about unintended consequences, such as fees being baked into rents and harming small landlords. Councilmember Campillo asked about data from other jurisdictions (e.g., Colorado's pet fee prohibition). No vote was taken; the item will return in fall 2026 for further refinement.
- Item S505 – Ordinance Amending Enforcement Authority Under Living Wage, Prevailing Wage, and Minimum Wage Ordinances: Presented by Assistant City Attorney Jim McNeil. The ordinance moves administrative enforcement of wage laws from the Mayor's office to the City Attorney's office, aligning with the FY2027 budget decision. Public comment included one opposition and brief supportive remarks. The council voted unanimously (7-0) to adopt the ordinance.
Key Outcomes
- Proclamations and Consent Agenda: Approved unanimously.
- Item 330: No vote taken; discussion will continue, with a revised ordinance expected in fall 2026.
- Item S505: Passed unanimously (7-0), granting the City Attorney authority to enforce wage ordinances administratively.
- Other: Item 331 was returned to staff for further review at the request of the Development Services Department, with consent from the appellant.
- Next Meeting: Scheduled for Monday, July 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with new rules under SP 707 in effect.
Meeting Transcript
Is that I don't know? All right, good morning, everyone. We're gonna get started. I will now call the city council meeting of Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 to order. Clerk, please call the roll. Thank you, Council President, Councilmember Campbell. Councilmember Campbell. I do see you here. Thank you. Councilmember Whitburn? Here. Councilmember Foster. Councilmember Von Wilper. Council President Pro Tem Lee. Councilmember Campillo. Here. Councilmember Moreno. Councilmember Elo Rivera. And Council President Lacava. Present. Also attending the meeting, our city attorney Heather Ferber, Independent Budget Analyst, Charles Monica, Council Affairs Advisor in the Mayor's Office, Coda Zeiser, myself, your city clerk, Deanna Fuentes. Thank you, Council President. Alright, thank you, City Clerk. Quorum is now present. We will begin this morning with the land acknowledgement and the pledge of allegiance led by Councilmember Campyu. We respectfully acknowledge that the Kumiai Nation are the original inhabitants of the unceded land, now known as San Diego. Despite enduring the horrors of genocide and colonization, the Kumeyai spirit remains unbroken. We honor the resilience of their ancestors who fought to protect their culture and land. And today they carry their legacy forward, ensuring that their traditions continue to thrive in gratitude and strength. We stand with the Kumiai Nation, connected to our past and committed to a thriving future. Please face the flag. Hand over your heart. Ready begin. I pledge allegiance. Of the United States of America. And to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God. Indivisible with liberty and justice for all. With that, City Clerk, please go over how the public can offer their testimony. Thank you. I'd like to highlight the slide on the screen that reviews how the public can offer their public testimony during today's meeting. Please note the time allocations for proclamations and consent items for meeting management purposes of one minute per item, three minutes max for three or more items. The order can be found on the agenda summary, found online or at the table in the back of the room. If you are in person, please complete a speaker sip located at the entrance of chambers and bring it to the front of the room in the clear box. Council ambassadors are available near the entrance of chambers and can assist with questions and speaker slips. No further in-person testimony will be taken once the council begins virtual testimony. Thank you, Council President. Alright, thank you for that, City Clerk. With that, we will now dispense with the approval of the proclamation items. Clerk, please proceed with public comment. Thank you.
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