City Council

Item 615:\nExemption of a Program Manager Position in Environmental Services Department\nfrom the Classified Service.  (Added 12/12/25)\nTotal Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:\nThe position fully funded in the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget with an anticipated salary\nimpact of $237,537.\nCouncil District(s) Affected:  Citywide.\nProposed Actions:\n(O-2026-60)\nIntroduction of an Ordinance authorizing the exemption of a Program Manager position in\nthe City’s Environmental Services Department from the Classified Service, based on\nadvisory review and favorable comment by the Civil Service Commission on September\n5, 2024. This position will be responsible for overseeing the Clean SD Waste Enforcement\nSection. This Action is brought under San Diego Charter Section 117(a)(17).\nCommittee Actions Taken:\nThis item was heard at the Budget & Government Efficiency Committee meeting on\nDecember 10, 2025.\nACTION:  Motion by Councilmember Elo-Rivera, second by Chair Foster III to\nrecommend Council approval of staff's proposed actions.\nVOTE:  4-0; Foster III-yea, Moreno-yea, Lee-yea, Elo-Rivera-yea.\nEnvironmental Services: Jeremy Culuko, (858) 526-2344\nCity Attorney Contact: Miguel Merrell