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Special City Council Meeting – September 28, 2026: Closed Session, Continuance, Consent Agenda, and Public Comment

City Council — Monday, September 28, 2026
BodySan Diego, California
SessionCity Council
DateMonday, September 28, 2026
StatusFILED
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Speaker 1

11:56

September is national preparedness month.

11:58

And this year, being prepared is especially important.

12:02

A strong El Nino is expected, which could bring periods of heavy rain and severe weather to our region.

Speaker 2

12:54

As you can see, many common sense items here, including batteries, flashlight, non-perishable food, and water.

13:01

And don't forget medications as well as pet necessities.

13:04

And any valuable, including cash and a change of clothes can be helpful.gov.

Unassigned speaker

17:06

All

Speaker 3

17:06

right, good morning.

17:07

I will now call the special City Council meeting to Monday, September twenty eighth, twenty twenty-six to order.

17:14

Deputy Clerk, please call the roll.

Speaker 4

17:16

Councilmember Campbell.

17:18

Councilmember Whitburn.

17:20

Councilmember Foster.

17:22

Councilmember Von Wilbert.

17:25

Council President Pro Tem Lee.

17:28

Councilmember Campio.

17:30

Councilmember Moreno.

17:32

Councilmember Elo Rivera.

17:35

And Council President Lacava.

Speaker 3

17:37

Present.

Speaker 4

17:38

Also attending the meeting are City Attorney Heather Ferbert, Independent Budget Analyst Charles Monica, and myself, your Deputy City Clerk, Kevin Smith.

Speaker 3

17:48

All right, thank you, sir.

17:49

A quorum is now present.

17:51

We will begin this morning with an invocation by Deputy Clerk Smith, followed with the land acknowledgment and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Campbell.

Speaker 4

18:04

Grant those who hold office in the city the spirit of wisdom, charity, and justice.

18:09

That was steadfast purpose, they may faithfully serve in their offices to promote the well-being of all people.

Speaker 5

18:56

Please face the flag if you're able.

Speaker 4

20:01

Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to California government code section 54956.9 D1, CS1, Mary Ann Monk versus Arenda, LLC et al.

20:15

CS2, Herman Flores versus City of San Diego, CS3, Min Chao versus Mar Fay, Jay Schuan, Robinson et al.

Speaker 3

20:26

All right, thank you.

20:27

With that, please proceed with public comment.

Speaker 4

20:30

No organized presentations were submitted for closed session.

20:33

We will now move on to in-person public comment.

20:38

Max Million Schmidt.

20:40

Please come forward.

20:42

You have requested to speak on CS1, CS2, and CS3.

20:46

You will have three minutes.

Speaker 6

21:02

And for CS1, Mary Ann Monk versus Arinda LLC being heard by the San Diego Superior Court case.

21:35

And until occult is teleporting and using mind control and Zerzit song to drive good people to suicide is exposed.

21:44

And the 14th and 10th amendment and second amendments are honored in California.

21:55

For CS2, Herman Florence versus the City of San Diego, I believe that the San Diego city government should be shut down until the holy war between occultist, fascist, and the Freemason fraternal organization and people outside the occult is exposed.

22:17

And it's exposed that occultists are teleporting controlling and using Xerzit song to drive good people to suicide and it should other city government should be shut down until the 14th, 10th, and 2nd Amendment are honored in California.

22:40

And as for CS3, Min Chow versus Marfai, I believe being heard by the San Diego Superior Court.

22:50

I believe that's my first amendment right that the San Diego Superior Court should be shut down until the Holy War between occultist fascist in the Freemason fraternal organization.

23:11

And people outside the occult is exposed.

23:14

And that there in San Diego, there are occultists in the Freemason fraternal organization who are fascist, teleporting mind controlling and using Xerzitzung to try and drive good people to suicide.

23:30

And that I believe the city government should be shut down into the 14th Amendment, the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, which includes mental freedom, and the second amendment, the right to bear arms, and the tenth amendment.

23:47

Um no federal agents outside DC, making you technically all fascist until those amendments are honored.

23:55

Thank

Unassigned speaker

23:55

you.

Speaker 4

23:58

Thank you.

24:00

I've started the five-minute timer in Council Chambers.

24:03

We will now turn to the virtual queue in which there are currently four speakers requesting to speak.

24:10

We will begin with the original draw.

24:16

Please state which closed session item or items you wish to speak

Unassigned speaker

24:19

to.

Speaker 7

24:22

All of them.

Speaker 4

24:24

Okay, you will have three minutes, please begin.

Speaker 7

24:27

Okay, so this first one is from a trip and fall that occurred uh in 2024.

24:34

You know, and I just

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Emergency Management██████████10%
Board and Commissions███████7%
Public Safety████4%
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Public Engagement███3%
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Summary of Proceedings

Special City Council Meeting – September 28, 2026

The San Diego City Council held a special meeting on Monday, September 28, 2026, beginning with closed session discussions on three litigation items (CS1, CS2, CS3) and public comment. After reconvening, the council considered an appeal of an environmental determination (Item 600) which was continued to October 5, 2026, and then approved the consent agenda (Items 601–614) with one dissenting vote. Non-agenda public comment covered a wide range of topics including trash fee overcharges, homelessness services, and public health ordinances.

Closed Session Items (CS1, CS2, CS3)

  • CS1: Mary Ann Monk v. Arenda, LLC – pedestrian trip and fall.
  • CS2: Herman Flores v. City of San Diego – alleged motor vehicle accident.
  • CS3: Min Chao v. Mar Fay, Jay Schuan, Robinson et al. – property damage from a leaking water meter.
  • Public comment included speakers expressing concerns about sidewalk infrastructure, workplace safety, and prolonged litigation timelines. City Attorney reported no reportable actions from closed session.

Discussion Items

  • Item 600 – 11370 Paymogo Court, Appeal of Environmental Determination (PRJ-0573108): Councilmember Von Wilpert made a motion to continue the item to Monday, October 5, 2026 at 2 p.m. due to scheduling conflicts among parties. The motion was seconded by Council President Lacava. Public comment on the continuance included support and concerns about consistency in public participation rules. The motion passed unanimously 9-0.

Consent Calendar (Items 601–614)

  • The consent agenda included approvals of minutes, contracts (e.g., Scanska for Del Mar Bridge, wastewater agreement), grants (domestic violence shelter, riverbed encampment), surplus land declarations (Item 607), honorary street renaming (Marty Judge Way), and appointments/reappointments to boards and commissions (Commission on Gang Prevention & Intervention, SDCERS Board, Senior Affairs Advisory Board, Youth Commission, Climate Advisory Board).
  • Councilmember Moreno voted no on Item 607 (declaring six city-owned parcels exempt surplus land), stating city land should not be sold without first considering long-term public benefit. The item passed 8-1 with Council District 8 voting no.
  • A typo in Item 607 (acreage for Marina Boulevard and Bunker Hill) was corrected to .29 acres.
  • Councilmembers made remarks commending several appointees, including Christina Marquez (Climate Advisory Board) and Charlotte Bach (Youth Commission).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Closed session public comment: Speakers addressed each litigation item. Joy Sanata expressed support for infrastructure fixes but concern about ongoing settlements. Allegedly Audra questioned transparency and consistency in Brown Act compliance. Max Schmidt alleged government misconduct and urged constitutional protections. Blair Beekman raised procedural questions about consent calendar items in closed session.
  • Item 600 continuance public comment: Joy Sanata supported continuance; Allegedly Audra criticized inconsistency in council procedures; Blair Beekman questioned whether continuance limited public comment rights under the Brown Act.
  • Consent agenda public comment:
    • Jacob Lewis Edwards urged focus on gang prevention and youth commissions.
    • Joy Sanata supported most items, especially affordable housing and removals of parcels for re-evaluation.
    • Sue Taylor supported surplus land declaration (Item 607) but requested better mapping and transparency.
    • Max Schmidt opposed all items, alleging government torture and urging shutdown; called for lie detector tests on Second Amendment.
    • Allegedly Audra questioned meeting minutes accuracy, raised concerns about domestic violence shelters turning away women, and proposed offering small surplus parcels to neighbors.
    • Crypto Bradley (Hector) suggested tolling bridges and criticized lease deals; opposed climate change appointees.
    • Blair Beekman commended commission process but noted missed opportunity at the canceled ATI meeting.
    • Natalie Rashki questioned encampment statistics: 134 served, 70 housed long-term at $3M (≈$48,000 per person), and asked where the other 48 went.
  • Non-agenda public comment:
    • Kelly Miller requested drug-free school zone enforcement and green space restoration in East Village.
    • Kate Kalen criticized council for rubber-stamping Mayor Gloria’s policies, cited trash fee overcharges, and demanded an open hearing.
    • Jacob Lewis Edwards urged funding for the Neil Good Day Center.
    • Max Schmidt repeated allegations of mind control and harassment.
    • Joy Sanata spoke on soft infrastructure and highlighted PANDA’s performance management plan.
    • Allegedly Audra raised concerns about fuel shortages and potential strikes affecting emergency services.
    • Blair Beekman advocated for San Diego to end its contract with Flock (ALPR vendor) by 2027.
    • Barbara Gordon, Teri Ann Skelly, Walker, and Kathleen Lippett urged smoke-free outdoor dining and multi-unit housing ordinances, citing health risks and environmental benefits.
    • Dave Nicolai reported on developer defaults and called for an audit of the ADU program.
    • Becky Rapp requested a transparent audit of unpaid cannabis business taxes.
    • Judy Strang and Teri Ann Skelly cited research on marijuana-impaired driving, urging stronger messaging.
    • Hector (Crypto Bradley) proposed a weekly Q&A with the mayor or budget director to address public concerns.
    • Natalie Rashki quoted Aristotle on ethics and responsibility in governance.

Key Outcomes

  • Closed session: No reportable actions; litigation items remain ongoing.
  • Item 600 continued to October 5, 2026 at 2 p.m. (unanimous 9-0).
  • Consent agenda approved 8-1 (Councilmember Moreno dissenting on Item 607). The consent agenda included 14 items (601–614) with appointments, contracts, grants, surplus land declaration, and street renaming.
  • Public comment heard on closed session, continuance, consent agenda, and non-agenda items; no council action taken on non-agenda topics.
  • Office of the City Attorney confirmed no reportable action from closed session and noted a typo correction for Item 607.
  • Reminder: The next regular consent agenda hearing will be on Tuesday after the special meeting; no Tuesday consent agenda.

Meeting Transcript

September is national preparedness month. And this year, being prepared is especially important. A strong El Nino is expected, which could bring periods of heavy rain and severe weather to our region. As you can see, many common sense items here, including batteries, flashlight, non-perishable food, and water. And don't forget medications as well as pet necessities. And any valuable, including cash and a change of clothes can be helpful.gov. All right, good morning. I will now call the special City Council meeting to Monday, September twenty eighth, twenty twenty-six to order. Deputy Clerk, please call the roll. Councilmember Campbell. Councilmember Whitburn. Councilmember Foster. Councilmember Von Wilbert. Council President Pro Tem Lee. Councilmember Campio. Councilmember Moreno. Councilmember Elo Rivera. And Council President Lacava. Present. Also attending the meeting are City Attorney Heather Ferbert, Independent Budget Analyst Charles Monica, and myself, your Deputy City Clerk, Kevin Smith. All right, thank you, sir. A quorum is now present. We will begin this morning with an invocation by Deputy Clerk Smith, followed with the land acknowledgment and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Campbell. Grant those who hold office in the city the spirit of wisdom, charity, and justice. That was steadfast purpose, they may faithfully serve in their offices to promote the well-being of all people. Please face the flag if you're able. Conference with legal counsel, existing litigation pursuant to California government code section 54956.9 D1, CS1, Mary Ann Monk versus Arenda, LLC et al. CS2, Herman Flores versus City of San Diego, CS3, Min Chao versus Mar Fay, Jay Schuan, Robinson et al. All right, thank you. With that, please proceed with public comment. No organized presentations were submitted for closed session. We will now move on to in-person public comment. Max Million Schmidt. Please come forward. You have requested to speak on CS1, CS2, and CS3. You will have three minutes. And for CS1, Mary Ann Monk versus Arinda LLC being heard by the San Diego Superior Court case. And until occult is teleporting and using mind control and Zerzit song to drive good people to suicide is exposed. And the 14th and 10th amendment and second amendments are honored in California. For CS2, Herman Florence versus the City of San Diego, I believe that the San Diego city government should be shut down until the holy war between occultist, fascist, and the Freemason fraternal organization and people outside the occult is exposed. And it's exposed that occultists are teleporting controlling and using Xerzit song to drive good people to suicide and it should other city government should be shut down until the 14th, 10th, and 2nd Amendment are honored in California. And as for CS3, Min Chow versus Marfai, I believe being heard by the San Diego Superior Court. I believe that's my first amendment right that the San Diego Superior Court should be shut down until the Holy War between occultist fascist in the Freemason fraternal organization. And people outside the occult is exposed. And that there in San Diego, there are occultists in the Freemason fraternal organization who are fascist, teleporting mind controlling and using Xerzitzung to try and drive good people to suicide. And that I believe the city government should be shut down into the 14th Amendment, the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, which includes mental freedom, and the second amendment, the right to bear arms, and the tenth amendment. Um no federal agents outside DC, making you technically all fascist until those amendments are honored. Thank you.

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