The City of San Diego, on occasion, receives generous offers from nonprofits and community groups to fund or build improvements to our public spaces. These offers may range from small quality-of-life improvements to larger community-led initiatives. Currently, there is no clear process to guide these partnerships. That is why I introduced a new Council Policy, which passed unanimously through Rules Committee, to create a clear and consistent process for nonprofits and community groups to work with the City.

This policy ensures they receive prompt assistance and clear guidance while empowering City departments to thoughtfully negotiate agreements. To ensure proposed projects align with the City’s priorities, each proposal will be carefully evaluated using criteria outlined in the draft policy. This means faster results, more community-driven improvements, and efficient use of private funding to enhance the public spaces we all share.

🎶 “Concerts on the Green,” organized by the Pacific Beach Town Council, is back. Free live music, unbeatable views, and local eats—every Sunday beginning July 20 through August 10, from 4:00–7:00 PM at Kate Sessions Park.

The iconic Crystal Pier is once again open to the public thanks to the collaborative and dedicated efforts of City staff, engineers, and Bill and Claudia Allen from the Crystal Pier Hotel. While the pier is open and structurally sound, work will continue to strengthen its resilience against rising tides and increasingly intense storms.

Economists agree: the City Council’s updated ADU program strikes the right balance, protecting neighborhoods and keeping ADUs as part of our region’s housing solution. The reality is, updating the program and closing loopholes is long overdue.

Team LaCava visited the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to see how this global leader in sustainability and eco-tourism restores habitats, protects endangered species, and inspires future environmental leaders. We also got to meet some incredible animals.🦒🐘🐅

Council President Joe LaCava

Councilmember, District 1

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