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Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee Meeting – July 27, 2018

Economic Development & Intergovernmental Relations Committee — Friday, July 27, 2018
BodySan Diego, California
SessionEconomic Development & Intergovernmental Relations Committee
DateFriday, July 27, 2018
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0:00

Good afternoon, everybody.

0:01

I want to welcome you to the July 26, 2018 meeting of the Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee.

0:08

Let the record reflect that Vice Chair Kersey and Councilmember Bree are present as well as Councilmember Alvarez giving us a full contingent of committee members.

0:17

Also in attendance today are Deputy City Attorney Kate Malcolm.

0:21

Welcome.

0:22

Adrian Granda, I believe, is on his way from the mayor's office.

0:25

Angela Colton from the Office of the IBA and our committee consultant, Lucas O'Connor.

0:30

We will begin today with the approval of the minutes, and our committee's record of actions from June 28, 2018, will be approved by unanimous consent unless polled for discussion.

0:40

Seeing none, they are so approved.

0:42

Next, we have non-agenda public comment where members of the public will have up to two minutes to speak on an item on the not on the agenda, but in our jurisdiction.

0:51

We have one member of the public, Miss Martha Welch.

1:00

These are the things the county doesn't do to make the city do.

1:02

Communication.

1:06

I guess they money.

1:08

Also, um the um control.

1:13

They didn't want it, so they give you the city.

1:15

No money for you, also.

1:17

Also, you work for the jail.

1:19

You know, uh, Sheriff Dave Meyer told me about this.

1:23

There's nine hundred nine one two nine one two deaths in 2014 and 19 um 60.

1:32

That's a lot of deaths in the jail.

1:34

And also, why?

1:36

They don't have um heater or uh beds or um blankets or something.

1:41

I don't think there's a doctor either in the jail, because it wouldn't have all these deaths.

1:45

And you share things that because you don't have a jail also.

1:48

You don't step up there either.

1:51

Now, Mental Health, the county also took a uh offense around their hospital.

1:56

So also it's private.

1:58

So I may mean you may have step up also because they won't do it.

2:03

This is the kind of accounting we have.

2:05

They've been here all uh 9189 that on the courthouse that say that they'd say over there.

2:12

So that's how long they are here.

2:14

Now I'm glad they're termed out.

2:16

But the county doesn't work with you at all with anything and they make you step out and pay the money.

2:21

That's not right.

2:21

Why are you a slave to them?

2:23

Why don't you step up and tell the county that's their job or something?

2:26

Because that's not right.

2:27

There's something else going on, isn't there?

2:29

There's a man who calls all the time with death threats and everything, Bill Horn.

2:33

And he doesn't like to say his name, so he hides it and says somebody else.

2:36

And it has been going in for 20 years or something like that.

2:38

And he does to all the city workers or someplace, I don't know who he calls, but he calls the city and the county, and everywhere he wants to do this, he wants to control everything.

2:46

You must control, make you do thing, mean and all that stuff.

2:49

That's what he does.

2:50

And I'm the person uh that wants to stop the calls.

2:53

That's my duty to just stop what he does because I don't like what he did here.

2:57

And I'm fighting him everywhere I get I can because this is wrong.

3:02

Thank you, Martha.

3:03

Is there any other committee member comments?

3:06

Seeing none, is there any general comments from the city attorney or the IBA?

3:11

Seeing none, we are gonna move right along with our agenda with item number one.

3:15

We're very happy to have this item uh brought to committee today.

3:18

It's a presentation of the proposed veterans recognition and preference program.

3:22

Uh this item is a referral from the rules committee where it was originally submitted as a potential ballot measure, and based on city attorney advice, it was referred here for uh exploring how to address it potentially through the municipal code to achieve the same end.

3:37

And we have Mr.

3:37

Bob Moltz here to present his proposal.

3:40

I'm looking forward to hearing it again and uh some of the committee discussion about how to move forward.

3:45

Well, first of all, I want to thank the committee for allowing me to come in and take up some of your time and reiterate what we're uh all trying to do.

3:55

The bottom line comes down to that our veterans, which make up a significant significant part of the business section in this city.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Military Affairs████████████12%
Airport Development███████████11%
Transportation Safety██████████10%
Seaport Development█████████9%
Transportation█████████9%
Public Comment████████8%
Veteran Affairs██████6%
Tourism█████5%
Housing█████5%
Summary of Proceedings

Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee Meeting – July 27, 2018

The Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee met on July 27, 2018, to consider a proposed veterans business preference program, receive annual updates from the Port of San Diego, the San Diego Military Advisory Council, and the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, and hear public comments. Chair Chris Ward presided, joined by Vice Chair Mark Kersey and Councilmembers Bree and Alvarez. Staff from the City Attorney's Office, Office of the IBA, and Mayor's Office were also present.

Consent Calendar

  • The committee approved the minutes and record of actions from the June 28, 2018 meeting by unanimous consent.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Martha Welch spoke during non-agenda public comment, expressing concerns about county-city relations, deaths in county jail, and alleged harassment by Bill Horn. She later commented on the Port of San Diego update, opposing the removal of Anthony's restaurant and expressing concerns about the Seaport Village redevelopment, alleging improper influence and threats.

Discussion Items

Item 1: Veterans Recognition and Preference Program

  • Bob Moltz presented a proposal to provide free business licenses and contracting preferences for veteran-owned businesses, citing California Business and Professions Code 16001.7 and estimating a $55 billion federal spend in San Diego due to veterans.
  • Deputy City Attorney Paige Fultman clarified that the proposal could be implemented through a municipal code amendment without a ballot measure, but policy decisions remain, such as eligibility (all veterans vs. disabled veterans) and whether preferences apply to public works and goods/services contracts.
  • Vice Chair Kersey moved to direct appropriate city staff, including the City Attorney, Treasurer, and Purchasing & Contracting, to draft an ordinance based on the language provided, covering all veteran-owned businesses and applying to all city contracts. Councilmember Bree seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
  • Discussion noted that veterans would still need to obtain a business tax certificate but would be exempt from the local fee, and that the $4 state fee might still apply.

Item 2: Port of San Diego Annual Update

  • Port Commissioners Rafael Castellanos, Michael Zuquet, and Marshall Merrifield provided an update on major projects, including the convention center expansion, Portside Pier restaurants, a new San Diego Symphony venue, Central Embarcadero redevelopment, hotel developments, and environmental initiatives.
  • Key figures included: $14 million for Portside Pier restaurants (expected $24 million in sales), $45 million for the symphony venue (10,000 seats, privately financed), a $1.5 billion Central Embarcadero project, a $138 million Intercontinental Hotel (400 rooms), a $9.6 million boat ramp renovation, $137,000 for a seaweed aquaculture pilot, and a 400% projected increase in cargo capacity at the 10th Avenue Marine Terminal with reduced emissions.
  • The port signed a first-of-its-kind sea level rise cooperation agreement with the U.S. Navy on the West Coast.
  • Committee members discussed public access, Harbor Drive congestion, homeless outreach, dockless vehicles, and the Portside Pier public access. The port noted expanded homeless outreach with the Alpha Project (now five to seven days a week) and ongoing collaboration with the city.

Item 3: SDMAC Military Economic Impact Study

  • Randy Bogle, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), presented the upcoming 10th economic impact study, set to roll out November 8, 2018.
  • Key statistics: $50.1 billion gross regional product, approximately 140,000 military personnel, one in five jobs in the region tied to the military, $25 billion in direct spending, 59 ships, and over 75% of military families living on the local economy.
  • The study added the Coast Guard and VA for the first time.
  • Committee members discussed military housing challenges, traffic around bases, and a proposal to eliminate state income tax on military retiree pay. No formal action was taken.

Item 4: San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Annual Update

  • Airport Authority Chairwoman Bowling presented the Airport Development Plan, including Terminal 1 replacement, a new taxiway, and an airport entry road. The plan includes $212 million in ground transportation improvements, with $166 million for the three-lane airport entry road.
  • The airport's economic impact grew to $12 billion annually, supporting 117,000 jobs, with over 20 million passengers per year.
  • The new international arrivals facility was completed on time and under budget in 14 months.
  • Sustainability efforts include 80% renewable electricity, a LEED Platinum terminal, and a 100% clean-fuel bus/shuttle fleet.
  • Discussions covered Harbor Drive congestion, the Harbor Drive Mobility Committee, AB 311 (the Harbor Drive-related legislation), possible transit connections, and a recent report on Wi-Fi security at airports. No formal action was taken.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved the June 28, 2018 meeting minutes unanimously.
  • Unanimously approved a motion directing staff to draft a municipal code amendment for veterans business license exemptions and contracting preferences, based on the presented language, covering all veteran-owned businesses and applying to all city contracts. Staff will return via the Budget Committee.
  • Received and discussed the Port of San Diego, SDMAC, and Airport Authority annual reports as information items; no votes taken on these items.
  • The next committee meeting is scheduled for September 27, 2018 at 2 p.m.

Meeting Transcript

Good afternoon, everybody. I want to welcome you to the July 26, 2018 meeting of the Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee. Let the record reflect that Vice Chair Kersey and Councilmember Bree are present as well as Councilmember Alvarez giving us a full contingent of committee members. Also in attendance today are Deputy City Attorney Kate Malcolm. Welcome. Adrian Granda, I believe, is on his way from the mayor's office. Angela Colton from the Office of the IBA and our committee consultant, Lucas O'Connor. We will begin today with the approval of the minutes, and our committee's record of actions from June 28, 2018, will be approved by unanimous consent unless polled for discussion. Seeing none, they are so approved. Next, we have non-agenda public comment where members of the public will have up to two minutes to speak on an item on the not on the agenda, but in our jurisdiction. We have one member of the public, Miss Martha Welch. These are the things the county doesn't do to make the city do. Communication. I guess they money. Also, um the um control. They didn't want it, so they give you the city. No money for you, also. Also, you work for the jail. You know, uh, Sheriff Dave Meyer told me about this. There's nine hundred nine one two nine one two deaths in 2014 and 19 um 60. That's a lot of deaths in the jail. And also, why? They don't have um heater or uh beds or um blankets or something. I don't think there's a doctor either in the jail, because it wouldn't have all these deaths. And you share things that because you don't have a jail also. You don't step up there either. Now, Mental Health, the county also took a uh offense around their hospital. So also it's private. So I may mean you may have step up also because they won't do it. This is the kind of accounting we have. They've been here all uh 9189 that on the courthouse that say that they'd say over there. So that's how long they are here. Now I'm glad they're termed out. But the county doesn't work with you at all with anything and they make you step out and pay the money. That's not right. Why are you a slave to them? Why don't you step up and tell the county that's their job or something? Because that's not right. There's something else going on, isn't there? There's a man who calls all the time with death threats and everything, Bill Horn. And he doesn't like to say his name, so he hides it and says somebody else. And it has been going in for 20 years or something like that. And he does to all the city workers or someplace, I don't know who he calls, but he calls the city and the county, and everywhere he wants to do this, he wants to control everything. You must control, make you do thing, mean and all that stuff. That's what he does. And I'm the person uh that wants to stop the calls. That's my duty to just stop what he does because I don't like what he did here. And I'm fighting him everywhere I get I can because this is wrong. Thank you, Martha. Is there any other committee member comments?

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