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Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee Meeting - September 8, 2025

Economic Development & Intergovernmental Relations Committee — Monday, September 8, 2025
BodySan Diego, California
SessionEconomic Development & Intergovernmental Relations Committee
DateMonday, September 8, 2025
StatusFILED
Video Record
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:44

Good afternoon.

0:45

Welcome everyone to the Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting of September 3rd, 2025.

0:50

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

0:55

Thank you, Chair Kimpeel.

0:56

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

1:06

Members of the public who wish to provide virtual testimony must enter the virtual queue by raising their hand before the virtual queue closes.

1:12

The queue will close when the last virtual speaker finishes speaking, or five minutes after in-person testimony ends, whichever occurs first.

1:18

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

1:23

We appreciate the public's cooperation.

1:25

Chair.

1:26

Thank you.

1:26

Let's call the role for the economic development and intergovernmental relations committee for Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025.

1:33

Here.

1:34

Councilmember Campbell.

1:35

Here.

1:36

And I know Pro Tem Lee is on his way.

1:38

I am present.

1:39

Also present with us is Sergio Alcalde, Associate Fiscal Policy Analyst from the IBA.

1:44

That is actually Mr.

1:45

Noah Fleischmann is from the IBA.

1:47

Deputy City Attorney Daphne Scogan from the Office of the City Attorney and Coda Zeiser from uh Council Affairs Advisor to Mayor Gloria.

1:54

Sarah, please continue with public comment instructions.

1:56

Thank you, Chair.

1:56

If you're in person, please complete a speaker slip located at the entrance of chambers and place it in the tray indicated at the front of the room.

2:02

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

2:05

In person testimony will conclude before virtual testimony ends, and 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.

2:15

To join the Zoom webinar by telephone, please dial 1669-2545252 and when prompted, input webinar ID 160-324-0614 pound.

2:24

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

2:30

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

2:34

Please participate via the audio on your phone and meet your TV and your computer when it is your turn to speak.

2:39

If you wish to speak to our 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 a call and participant by pressing star nine on your cell phone or landline.

2:48

Your hand, if you raise your hand during a non-comment period, your hand will be lowered.

2:52

Chair.

2:52

Thank you, Sarah, for reviewing those instructions for the benefit of the public.

2:55

A quorum now being present.

2:57

I'll simply note that we'll be taking the agenda out of order today.

2:59

We will begin with the consent agenda items one through five, we'll then be followed by item number seven with our airport friends, and then moving to items six, eight, and then nine, and a non-agenda public comment uh will be heard uh after we take up agenda items.

3:13

Uh let us proceed uh to committee member mayoral staff city attorney and IBA comments.

3:19

Seeing none, uh we have uh any requests for continuances.

3:24

Seeing none, let's move on to our consent agenda.

3:27

Any pulling of items from the consent agenda.

3:30

Hearing none.

3:31

Uh Sarah, please proceed with the public comment.

3:33

Thank you, Chair.

3:34

The public comment period for the consent agenda is now open.

3:36

The consent agenda includes items number one through five.

3:38

Item number one, approval of the committee minutes from June 11th, 2025.

3:41

Item number two, approval of Brownfield Airport Master Plan and preferred alternative and certification of the program environmental impact report for the Brownfield Airport located in Otai Mesa.

3:51

Item number three, Mercado Apartments assignment, assumption, and amendment to loan documents.

3:55

Item number four, approval of an affordable housing loan agreement with 73rd Street investors in an amount of three million dollars for the 73rd Street Apartments Affordable Housing Project.

4:05

And item number five, approval of an affordable housing loan agreement with the Market Street Senior Housing LP in an amount of five million dollars for the Market Street Apartments Affordable Housing Project.

4:15

Each speaker will have one minute per item with a maximum total of three minutes.

4:23

So we will begin in-person testimony with Caesar Javier.

4:26

If you'll please approach the lector, and you have indicated you wish to speak to items one through five, and you have been seated time by Parita Javier.

4:35

So I will place six minutes on the clock for you to manage to speak to all consent agenda items.

5:00

Minutes, benchmarks, lesson learned, to remember, respect.

5:08

The good, the bad, and the ugly.

5:12

Oh, you're now smiling, Councillor Campbell.

5:16

Thank you.

5:18

You failed us.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Public Comment████████████████████████████28%
Child Care████████████████16%
Affordable Housing███████████11%
Airport Development███████████11%
Public Engagement███████7%
Economic Development███████7%
Procedural██████6%
International Relations████4%
Public Health███3%
Summary of Proceedings

Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee Meeting - September 8, 2025

Note: The provided transcript dates the meeting as September 3, 2025, but the instruction requires using September 8, 2025. This summary uses the required date.

The committee met to consider a consent agenda, several information items, and a resolution. Key topics included affordable housing loans, a sister city relationship with Marseille, the new Terminal 1 at San Diego International Airport, HUD program performance, and a child care blueprint. Public comments covered a wide range of concerns, including taxes, government overreach, and specific projects. The consent agenda and the sister city resolution passed unanimously.

Consent Agenda

  • Items 1–5 approved unanimously without being pulled. The consent agenda included:
    • Item 1: Approval of committee minutes from June 11, 2025.
    • Item 2: Approval of Brownfield Airport Master Plan and preferred alternative and certification of the program environmental impact report.
    • Item 3: Mercado Apartments assignment, assumption, and amendment to loan documents (222 units, 30–60% AMI).
    • Item 4: Affordable housing loan agreement with 73rd Street Investors for $3 million for 73rd Street Apartments (119 units, 30–60% AMI, 55-year term).
    • Item 5: Affordable housing loan agreement with Market Street Senior Housing LP for $5 million for Market Street Apartments (county-owned land, senior housing with child care, residual receipts loan at 3% simple interest, 55-year term).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Consent Agenda: Caesar Javier criticized city leadership and EIR capabilities. Joy Angata (District 3) spoke in favor of items 3, 4, 5, praising the senior housing project's cost ($449,000 per unit). Phone speaker #8813 expressed concerns about Brownfield as part of a larger pattern of rising fees and Agenda 21. Paul Hankin criticized the Mercado apartments for not serving extremely low-income people and raised concerns about the 55-year loan term. Becky Rapp urged requiring smoke-free policies in city-supported affordable housing. Kathy Torres discussed trash can size issues (not on the consent agenda).
  • Item 7 (Airport): Caesar Javier questioned lessons learned from past aviation incidents. Karen asked about bicycle parking. Paul Hankin argued the airport needs a second runway, not just a new terminal. Another speaker said improvements do not benefit the people given high taxes.
  • Item 6 (Sister City): Caesar Javier questioned spending on international travel. Michael McQuery (San Diego Sister Cities) expressed full support. Paul Hankin supported the relationship, noting the French-American population. Dave Johnson opposed, citing high taxes. Another speaker echoed Agenda 21 concerns.
  • Item 8 (CAPER): Caesar Javier argued affordable housing is unattainable. Imani Robinson expressed disappointment, saying the plan does not reach those most in need. Paul Hankin criticized fees and discrimination. Becky Rapp urged smoke-free requirements for city-supported housing. Joy Angata noted HUD’s stricter oversight. Another speaker called affordable housing a “cruel joke.” Pat Johnson and others opposed taxes.
  • Item 9 (Child Care): Caesar Javier questioned the city’s ability to provide child care given other issues. Alexis Primo (parent and organizer) urged implementation with parent involvement. Megan shared personal support. Michael Brando and others made allegations about child trafficking. Paul Hankin raised concerns about state bills. Joy Angata called for clarity on city-county policy collaboration. Aaron urged reinstatement of the Office of Child and Youth Success. Another speaker called child care an excuse for taxes.
  • Non-Agenda Public Comment: Multiple speakers objected to the trash tax, RFID tags, and Measure B implementation. Some made allegations of child trafficking and government overreach. Others raised concerns about marijuana access and teen mental health, supporting AB8, and requested a staff presentation on internship programs.

Discussion Items

  • Item 7: San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Presentation (Information) – Chair Gil Cabrera and CEO Kim Becker presented details on the new Terminal 1 opening September 23, 2025 (Phase 1A, 19 gates). The $3.8 billion project includes a 1.2 million sq. ft. terminal, new on-airport road (removing 40,000 cars/day from Harbor Drive), new parking plaza (5,000+ spaces), 30 local restaurants/shops, art installations, and sustainability features (hydrant fueling, EV charging, stormwater capture). Small business highlights: $1.9 billion in spending; 11 community events; 1,500 participants in Turner School of Construction program. Air service: 88 non-stop destinations, new international carriers (COPA, KLM), 11% increase in seat capacity, highest post-pandemic recovery in California. Councilmember Campillo commended the work and asked about growth from 25 to 35 million passengers (addressed by technology and upgauging). No action taken.
  • Item 6: Sister City Application – San Diego and Marseille (Resolution) – Ben Moore (Chief of Global Affairs) and Lucas Coleman (World Trade Center) presented. The relationship began as a Friendship City in 2021, now proposed for full sister city status. Marseille is France’s second-largest city, with shared strengths in life sciences, maritime, and innovation. A trade mission to France in October 2025 is planned. The San Diego International Sister Cities Association supported the move. Motion to approve made by Chair Campillo, seconded by Councilmember Campbell. The resolution passed unanimously (all members present). Next steps: Marseille City Council approval in October 2025, followed by a binding MOU signing.
  • Item 8: FY 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for HUD Programs (Information) – Angela Nazareno Clark, Nadine Hassoon, and Ashley Gain presented. The CAPER covers July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025, year one of the five-year consolidated plan. Key outcomes: Over $39 million in HUD funds supported 125 projects with 60+ nonprofits; served over 33,000 people, 76 households, 353 businesses; completed 59 projects. Goals and progress: Affordable housing (15 households assisted, Nestor Senior Village example), small business support (353 businesses), public facilities (San Ysidro Health Center solar project), homelessness services (2.1 million invested, 1,000 in overnight shelters, 37 rapid rehousing), and community services (24 projects, 9,800 individuals). The draft CAPER is open for public comment through September 18, 2025, with city council presentation on September 22. No action taken.
  • Item 9: Child Care in San Diego – Progress and Next Steps (Information) – Presented by Alicia Jurek (Policy Innovation Center), Tara Ryan (Office of Child and Youth Success), Serena Lynn (Educational Enrichment Systems), Julia Lohman (Neighborhood House), and Courtney Baltiski (YMCA/Children First Collective). Key data: Child care costs 12–18% of median income; median wage for child care workers is $18/hr; San Diego County lost 10% of child care centers and 5% of family child care homes in five years. The San Diego Child Care Blueprint (adopted by County Board of Supervisors in 2022) has three goals: workforce (well-trained, paid competitive wages), facilities (develop/renovate child care spaces), and access (affordable, family-centered care). City efforts include co-location in Bridge to Home developments, a maternal leave policy, and alignment with the Child and Youth Plan (CYP). Recommendations: sustain progress, increase visibility of Office of Child and Youth Success, deliver on CYP, and stay informed on federal/state changes. Councilmember Pro Tem Lee discussed the impact of universal TK on child care supply and licensing challenges. Chair Campillo emphasized child care as a barrier to economic participation. No action taken.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Agenda (Items 1–5): Approved unanimously.
  • Item 6 (Sister City Marseille): Resolution approved unanimously. The mayor will sign a binding MOU after Marseille City Council approval in October 2025.
  • Items 7, 8, 9: Information items; no votes taken. The CAPER will proceed to city council on September 22, 2025. Child care blueprint implementation continues.
  • Non-Agenda Public Comment: Received without action.

Meeting Transcript

Good afternoon. Welcome everyone to the Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting of September 3rd, 2025. Our committee liaison Sarah Jordan will provide information and instruction for the public to participate in today's meeting. Thank you, Chair Kimpeel. While 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, and 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 virtual testimony must enter the virtual queue by raising their hand before the virtual queue closes. The queue will close when the last virtual speaker finishes speaking, or five minutes after in-person testimony ends, whichever occurs first. This will allow for better meeting management between the two platforms and ensure the committee is able to manage and conduct city business. We appreciate the public's cooperation. Chair. Thank you. Let's call the role for the economic development and intergovernmental relations committee for Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025. Here. Councilmember Campbell. Here. And I know Pro Tem Lee is on his way. I am present. Also present with us is Sergio Alcalde, Associate Fiscal Policy Analyst from the IBA. That is actually Mr. Noah Fleischmann is from the IBA. Deputy City Attorney Daphne Scogan from the Office of the City Attorney and Coda Zeiser from uh Council Affairs Advisor to Mayor Gloria. Sarah, please continue with public comment instructions. Thank you, Chair. If you're in person, please complete a speaker slip located at the entrance of chambers and place it in the tray indicated at the front of the room. Please do so in a timely manner to ensure proper meeting management. In person testimony will conclude before virtual testimony ends, and 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 160-324-0614 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 Channel 24 or online, there may be delay. Please participate via the audio on your phone and meet your TV and your computer when it is your turn to speak. If you wish to speak to our 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 a call and participant by pressing star nine on your cell phone or landline. Your hand, if you raise your hand during a non-comment period, your hand will be lowered. Chair. Thank you, Sarah, for reviewing those instructions for the benefit of the public. A quorum now being present. I'll simply note that we'll be taking the agenda out of order today. We will begin with the consent agenda items one through five, we'll then be followed by item number seven with our airport friends, and then moving to items six, eight, and then nine, and a non-agenda public comment uh will be heard uh after we take up agenda items. Uh let us proceed uh to committee member mayoral staff city attorney and IBA comments. Seeing none, uh we have uh any requests for continuances. Seeing none, let's move on to our consent agenda. Any pulling of items from the consent agenda. Hearing none. Uh Sarah, please proceed with the public comment. Thank you, Chair. The public comment period for the consent agenda is now open. The consent agenda includes items number one through five. Item number one, approval of the committee minutes from June 11th, 2025. Item number two, approval of Brownfield Airport Master Plan and preferred alternative and certification of the program environmental impact report for the Brownfield Airport located in Otai Mesa. Item number three, Mercado Apartments assignment, assumption, and amendment to loan documents. Item number four, approval of an affordable housing loan agreement with 73rd Street investors in an amount of three million dollars for the 73rd Street Apartments Affordable Housing Project.

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