Dear Inquirer,
Despite a tough budget process, the City has renewed its Community Projects, Programs, and Services (CPPS) grant funding program for the next fiscal year. Each Council office has $100,000 of CPPS grants to award to nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and City departments for community needs that serve a lawful public purpose. The application must be submitted between July 7 and August 7, 2025. To read the criteria for application, click the button below.
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The CPPS program has provided funding to organizations for many events and programs over the years. In the previous fiscal year, CPPS funds from District 2 supported nonprofits for veterans, Elder Help, the San Diego Humane Society, Clairemont Town Council Foundation, Ocean Beach Emergency Food, Inc., the Point Loma Summer Concerts, the Rosecrans emergency shelter and many others.
There will be three info sessions with the City's Grants team that are open to any prospective applicants who meet the application criteria, including a virtual meeting on Monday, August 4 from 5-6pm. For more information about the CPPS application process or to see the full list of info sessions, click the button above.
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Councilmember Jennifer Campbell
District 2
San Diego City Council
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Smart Streetlights & Automated License Plate Readers
On June 27th, the Public Safety Committee heard an informational update on the Police Department’s Smart Streetlight and Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Program. These tools improve San Diego’s safety and enhance our police officers’ ability to protect San Diegans. However, I acknowledge the fear and uncertainty many may feel regarding surveillance with this current political climate. Here in San Diego, we are committed to using these anti-crime tools responsibly. This technology has helped our police officers recover more than 350 stolen vehicles and arrest over 320 suspects, including over 270 suspected car thieves. The San Diego Police Department has made clear that they will not share our data with anyone, including other departments, the County, the state, or the federal government.
Ordinance to Designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones
On June 27th, the Public Safety Committee approved the state’s map of the city’s High Fire Hazard Severity Zones as chosen by the State Fire Marshal. Knowing the fire hazards in their cities better than anyone, local Fire Marshals are then able to add Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones to their city maps. I am grateful that our Fire Marshal has added our canyons as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in addition to the State Fire Marshal’s designations. It is paramount that we ensure these areas are included as all of the canyons are at a Very High Risk of fire. Many of the recent fires within the City began in canyons, such as the Ariane Fire that occurred in Tecolote Canyon in Clairemont last week. I want to thank Chief Logan and the entire Fire-Rescue Department for the rapid response to all the fires that are occurring in our area. The Committee has passed this proposal onto the full Council for its approval of these maps.
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Tier 4 (Mission Beach Only) Short-Term Vacation Rental License Applications Now Open
The City is accepting applications for Tier 4 whole-home vacation rentals in Mission Beach. The application period for Tier 4 will close on Friday, August 15. The other parts of the City have a 1% cap on the number of whole-home rentals, Tier 3. As a result of the STVR ordinance, we have seen more housing return to the market for San Diego residents, while also providing options for visitors who want to stay in one of San Diego’s many vibrant and diverse neighborhoods. To learn more about the application process, click the button below.
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Clairemont MesaTrash Pickup Event
On June 10, staff from the Environmental Services Department completed the final trash pickup event of Fiscal Year 2025 for residents of Clairemont along sections of Chandler Dr., Castleton Dr., and Cannington Dr. They collected 1.07 tons of recyclable waste and 2.62 tons of non-recyclable waste for a total of 3.69 tons. Over the last fiscal year, the Environmental Services Department collected a total of 107.29 tons of waste during these trash pickup events. Thank you to our Environmental Services Department team for their hard work to serve the residents of District 2!
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Raising Awareness: Substance Use and Opioid Overdose Prevention Summit - July 26
Join the San Diego American Indian Health Center on July 26 from 12pm – 4pm at the Harold J. Ballard Center (2375 Congress St, 92110) for a community event centered around substance use and opioid overdose prevention. This free event will include a Narcan/naloxone distribution and training, fentanyl test strips, and a keynote address by DA Summer Stephan. RSVP by clicking the button below.
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Next Phase of Work for Pure Water SD - Traffic Control for Pipeline Installation
Beginning June 30, crews started installing the next phase of traffic control on Clairemont Dr. to allow for pipeline installation. This traffic control will cover the intersection of Clairemont Dr. and Clairemont Mesa Blvd., and access to Cole St. via Clairemont Dr. will be restricted. One northbound and one southbound lane of traffic will be maintained through the work zone. Pipeline installation will take place between 7am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday. This phase of work is anticipated to last approximately six weeks, but this schedule is subject to change. For your safety, please follow all posted signage.
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Celebrating 500 Miles of Road Repair in Fiscal Year 2025
On the first day of the new Fiscal Year, Mayor Gloria and Councilmember Whitburn joined the Transportation Department to celebrate the completion of 500 miles of road repair in Fiscal Year 2025. The event was held in Point Loma, where a stretch of Locust Street was receiving a slurry seal to preserve the condition of the road. According to the most recent street condition assessment, District 2 had the lowest average Pavement Condition Index (PCI) score and the highest percentage of “Failed” streets in the city. For years, I have advocated for repairs to the streets of my District, and I continue to urge that the PCI data be used to ensure an equal distribution of funding to prioritize street repairs in the Districts with the lowest overall scores. Some of the D2 streets that had sections repaired in the past Fiscal Year include Bacon Street in Ocean Beach, Avati Drive in Clairemont, Canon Street in Point Loma, and Moraga Avenue in Clairemont. I look forward to continuing to work with the Transportation Department in the upcoming Fiscal Year to maintain their progress toward raising District 2’s PCI score and improving our streets.
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City's Street Design Manual Update
The City's updated Street Design Manual is now out for public review and comment. The Manual addresses the many aspects of modern streets that will serve the needs of all users, such as pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders. To view the Streets Design Manual and submit your comments, click the button below.
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Have a question or need assistance from the City? Contact your respective Community Representative from my Office:
- Manuel Reyes: Ocean Beach and South Clairemont (South of Balboa Ave.)
- Carrie Munson: North Clairemont (North of Balboa Ave.) and Mission Bay Park
- Seamus Kennedy: Mission Beach
- Margaret Doyle: Point Loma and Midway
- Guillermo Castillo: Old Town
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If you need assistance with non-emergency community concerns, please use the Get It Done App or you can call my office or email me directly.
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Office of Councilmember
Jennifer Campbell
City Administration Building
202 "C" Street, 10th Floor
San Diego, CA 92101
619-236-6622
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