Stephen Whitburn

Labor standards enforcement funding

Expected to reduce the general fund impact of the labor standards office through city attorney grant and penalty funds.

Chief Operating Officer appointment of Bethany Bezak

Bezak's starting salary is $460,000 — about $541,000 in total compensation — which some residents criticized given budget strains.

Arts and Culture Funding Restoration

$6 million restored of $12.1 million cut, with no net general fund impact.

Consolidation of Cultural Affairs under Economic Development

Higher education resolution

UCSD could face losses of tens to hundreds of millions of dollars annually in federal funding, per staff testimony.

Tourism Marketing District FY 2027 budget

About $56 million in transient occupancy tax revenue funds destination marketing.

Cannabis delivery services regulation

Registration fees and fines will fund enforcement, though speakers said proposed fees appear low.

FY2027 Business Improvement District budgets and assessments

No net cost to the General Fund — assessments are fully remitted to the BID funds.

Marijuana permit transparency (non-agenda comment)

Small Business Enhancement Program (SBEP) restoration

Restoring the program under the old policy formula would cost roughly $2 million a year at a time the city faces a large budget deficit.

Evan Jones Parkade management contract extension

Up to $260,220 over the amendment term, already budgeted for FY26.

Montgomery-Gibbs airport hotel and leases

No city expenditure; lease generates long-term airport revenue.

Revolving Loan Fund software extension

Adds $30,000 to the contract, paid from the Revolving Loan Fund City Match — no general fund impact.