Environment Committee

THE Environment Committee

OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO

COUNCILMEMBER SEAN ELO-RIVERA, CHAIR

COUNCILMEMBER JENNIFER CAMPBELL, VICE CHAIR

COUNCIL PRESIDENT JOE LACAVA

MINUTES FOR THE COMMITTEE MEETING OF

Thursday, June 18, 2026, AT 1:00 P.M.

CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

COUNCIL COMMITTEE ROOM – 12 TH FLOOR

202 “C” STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101

For Information, contact Council Administration

Email: CouncilCommittee@sandiego.gov or Phone: (619) 533 - 4474

ROLL CALL:

Committee Members Present: Elo-Rivera, Campbell, LaCava

NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT:

Allegedly Audra provided testimony on the mosquito infestation at the Cajon School District in Rancho San Diego, the 64 million mosquitos released by Google, and the ramifications on public health.

Joy Sunyata gave comment on a Union Tribune article following the tragic attack on the San Diego Mosque in May 2026.

Maximillian Schmitt provided comment on mental abuse, disassociation, and paranoia.

Madison gave comment on the environmental impact of tobacco and vape product waste on waterways, communities and wildlife.

Becky Rapp provided testimony on tobacco and vape waste found at beaches and encouraged enforcement and public education to promote smoke-free public places.

Terri Ann Skelly provided testimony on fire safety, tobacco and vaping risks on hiking trails and the need for better signage to promote smoke-free public areas.

Peggy Walker gave comment on commercial cannabis cultivation and the hazards it poses to the environment.

Blair Beekman gave testimony on the future of Flock surveillance technology and encouraged community engagement when reviewing and considering alternative ALPR vendors and other data collection services.

Judi Strang gave testimony on allergies and health complications associated with cannabis and tobacco smoke and encouraged smoke-free public places.

Hector provided comment and encouraged community efforts to help clear out riverbeds in preparation for the upcoming El Nino season.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS, MAYOR, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT:

None.

REQUESTS FOR CONTINUANCE:

None.

CONSENT AGENDA:

ITEM-1:

Approval of Committee Minutes

Motion by Committee Member LaCava to approve the May 21, 2026, record of minutes. Second by Vice Chair Campbell.

Passed by the following vote:

Yea: Sean Elo-Rivera, Jennifer Campbell, Joe LaCava

Nay: (None)

Recused: (None)

Not Present: (None)

Abstain: (None)

ITEM-2:

THE Environment Committee

OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO

COUNCILMEMBER SEAN ELO-RIVERA, CHAIR

COUNCILMEMBER JENNIFER CAMPBELL, VICE CHAIR

COUNCIL PRESIDENT JOE LACAVA

AGENDA FOR THE COMMITTEE MEETING OF

Thursday, June 18, 2026, AT 1:00 P.M.

CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

COUNCIL COMMITTEE ROOM– 12 TH FLOOR

202 “C” STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101

For Information, contact Council Administration

Email: CouncilCommittee@sandiego.gov or Phone: (619) 533 - 4474

FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING IS FOUND AT THE END OF THE AGENDA:

In lieu of in-person attendance, members of the public may participate and provide comment via telephone, using the Environment Committee webform , email submission or via U.S. Mail of written materials, as follows:

Joining the Webinar and Offering Phone-in Testimony

The City Council Committee meetings will continue to be held virtually using the Zoom Webinar platform. Members of the public can offer public comment on agendized items or during Non-Agenda Public Comment by accessing the meeting online using a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or Smartphone, or by calling into the meeting using a Smartphone, cellular phone, or land line.

The link to join the Meeting Webinar by computer, tablet, or Smartphone is:

https://sandiego.zoomgov.com/j/1607329638

To join by telephone:

Dial 1-669-254 5252

When prompted, input Webinar ID: 160 732 9638#

REQUESTS FOR ACCESSIBILITY MODIFICATIONS OR ACCOMMODATIONS

This information will be made available in alternative formats upon request, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), by contacting the Committee Liaison at (619) 533-4474 or CouncilCommittee@sandiego.gov . Requests for disability-related modifications or accommodations required to facilitate meeting participation, including requests for auxiliary aids, services or interpreters, require different lead times, ranging from five business days to two weeks. Please keep this in mind and provide as much advance notice as possible in order to ensure availability. Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) are available in Council Committee Room upon request.

Requests for translation services to offer public comment may be made by contacting the Committee Consultant at (619) 533-4474 or email to: CouncilCommittee@sandiego.gov . The City is committed to addressing language translation requests swiftly in order to maximize public participation.

Se pueden solicitar servicios de traducción para ofrecer comentarios públicos comunicándose con el Consultor del Comité al (619) 533-4474 o por correo electrónico a: CouncilCommittee@sandiego.gov . La Ciudad se compromete a atender rápidamente las solicitudes de traducción de idiomas para maximizar la participación pública.

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ROLL CALL:

NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT:

COMMITTEE MEMBERS, MAYOR, INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST, CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT:

REQUESTS FOR CONTINUANCE:

CONSENT AGENDA: The following items are requests for Committee Actions and are considered to be routine.

ITEM-1:

Approval of Committee Minutes

May 21, 2026

CURRENT CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA COUNCIL POLICY CP-000-10 Page 1 of 5 SUBJECT: COUNCIL MEETING ROOMS, DISPLAY AREAS, AND FACILITY USE POLICY POLICY NO.: 000-10 EFFECTIVE DATE: March 14, 2025 BACKGROUND: The City of San Diego (City) maintains meeting facilities in the City Administration Building, including Council chambers and the Council Committee room (Meeting Facilities). The City also maintains display areas in the Meeting Facilities, the lobbies outside the Meeting Facilities, and in the lobby of the Council Administration Building for various exhibits and flags (Display Areas). This policy will apply to the City Administration Building and any other future location used for regular City Council business. PURPOSE: To establish a policy that defines the priorities and procedures for scheduling and use of Meeting Facilities, use of audio or visual equipment located at the Meeting Facilities, and use of Display Areas. The Display Areas and City flagpoles located in Display Areas and Meeting Facilities are not intended to serve as a forum for free expression by the public. POLICY: A. Scheduling and Usage of Meeting Facilities 1. Priority: The scheduling and use of Meeting Facilities shall be prioritized as follows: First, Council and Council Committees; Second, the Mayor’s Office; Third, the City Attorney’s Office; Fourth, City departments; Fifth, City boards and commissions; Sixth, City employee organizations; and Seventh, community meetings sponsored by one or more Councilmembers, the Mayor, the City Attorney, or a City department.

CURRENT CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA COUNCIL POLICY CP-000-10 Page 2 of 5 2. Usage: Meeting Facilities shall be used by official governmental bodies to conduct official City business. Community groups sponsored by at least one City Councilmember, the Mayor, the City Attorney, or a City department, may use Meeting Facilities provided a staff member from the sponsoring office is in attendance for the duration of the use. Meeting Facilities shall not be used for non-city business, including personal or political activities. The maintenance and security of the facility at the end of the meeting shall be the responsibility of the facility user or designated representative. 3. Scheduling: The Office of the City Clerk shall schedule use of Meeting Facilities. 4. Training: Anyone requesting to use Meeting Facilities must complete a training session on the proper usage of the equipment and features of the specific rooms prior to the first use. B. Audio or Visual Media Use Guidelines at Meeting Facilities 1. Audio or visual media may be submitted in advance of Council and Council Committee meetings for display during Council or Council Committee meetings as provided for in the agenda for each meeting. 2. The City shall not accept Universal Serial Bus (USB) or other peripheral devices to share media files from any member of the public for use during any meeting. For network security purposes, City staff shall not accept or insert USB or other peripheral devices received from a member of the public or an unknown source into any City computers and other equipment. C. FLAG POLICY 1. The flags of the United States, the State of California, and the City of San Diego shall be flown in the City Administration Building and Council Chambers. Flag displays at Meeting Facilities shall comply with Title 4, Chapter 1 of the United States Code, sections 1 through 10, and California Government Code sections 430 through 439, as may be amended. The United States flag shall be given precedence and the State of California flag shall have precedence over the City flag.

CURRENT CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA COUNCIL POLICY CP-000-10 Page 3 of 5 2. The Council may authorize the display of other flags in the Meeting Facilities and Display Areas, including flags to commemorate an event, occasion, or visiting foreign dignitaries. A list of approved commemorative flags is contained in Attachment A. All commemorative flags must be approved by Council resolution containing the following information: (a) The dates and locations the commemorative flag shall be displayed; (b) A finding that the display of the commemorative flag constitutes government speech, meaning the particular message to be conveyed by the flag is a message the Council wishes to express on behalf of the residents of the City; and (c) A statement describing the particular message conveyed by the commemorative flag and expressing the reasons the Council wishes to express that message on behalf of the residents of the City. 3. Under no circumstances shall the Council authorize the display of a flag that: (a) Proposes a consumer transaction; (b) Represents a group, organization, or movement that advocates the unlawful overthrow of the state or federal government; (c) Commemorates a rebellion against the federal government by the government of any state; (d) Advocates for discrimination or intolerance against individuals on the basis of any classification specified in California Civil Code section 51; (e) Endorses or expresses preference for any religious sect; (f) Advocates for or against any candidate for public office, political party, or a ballot measure or proposition; or (g) Is considered highly offensive to persons with average sensitivity within the community. 4. The Council will only consider requests for the display of a commemorative flag from the Mayor, City Attorney, or from one or more Councilmembers.

CURRENT CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA COUNCIL POLICY CP-000-10 Page 4 of 5 D. DISPLAY AREAS 1. The purpose of the Display Areas is to increase public awareness of community, educational and cultural groups, and activities in the City of San Diego. 2. Any government agency, City employee organization, non-profit group, or community/civic organization requesting to use a Display Area for this purpose must complete and submit a Request for Display Application to the Office of the City Clerk. 3. Any government agency, City employee organization, non-profit group, or community/civic organization requesting to use a Display Area must be sponsored by the Mayor, City Attorney, a City Councilmember, or a City department. 4. Guidelines for displays: (a) The display must be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. (b) Request for Display Application must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk at least two weeks before the requested display date. Dates are subject to availability. (c) Applicants must furnish all materials. (d) Price tags on displayed items are not allowed, but typed names and phone numbers may be affixed to items. (e) All display-related material must stay within the designated Display Area. Materials outside the designated Display Area shall be removed by the applicant or City staff. (f) The City of San Diego is not responsible for damage to or theft of displayed items. (g) Displays must be installed and removed during business hours of the Office of the City Clerk. 5. Displays must be removed on or before the removal date confirmed on the Request for Display Application. Failure to timely remove a display may result in the loss of privileges for future displays in the Display Area. Any displayed materials that are not timely removed or are left behind will be disposed of by the City Clerk.

CURRENT CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA COUNCIL POLICY CP-000-10 Page 5 of 5 ATTACHMENT A APPROVED SPECIAL FLAGS AND DESCRIPTIONS a. Kumeyaay Nation Flag: Representing the member bands of the Kumeyaay Indian Nation, the original inhabitants of the unceded land now known as San Diego. Displayed year round. b. Progress Pride Flag: A symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ+) pride and social movements. Displayed for the month of July and October. c. Juneteenth Flag: The Juneteenth flag is a symbol for the Juneteenth holiday in the United States. The colors and symbols on the flag are representative of freedom and the end of slavery. Displayed for the month of June. d. Recognized Foreign National Flags. Displayed for visiting foreign dignitaries. HISTORY: Adopted by Resolution R-187315 – 05/19/1966 Amended by Resolution R-219494 – 10/12/1977 Amended by Resolution R-268139 – 04/20/1987 Amended by Resolution R-310843 – 12/06/2016 Retitled to “Council Meeting Rooms, Display Areas, and Facility Use Policy” and Amended by Resolution R-316102 – 03/14/2025