A neighborhood group that opposes the project, Save Del Cerro, was dismayed to be back in the City Council chambers more than a year after the project was voted down. It argued the project was in an unsafe location, and some were resentful a lawsuit had brought the issue back.

The council's about-face comes as the city also faces a federal lawsuit filed by the church, alleging that the city violated their religious freedom.

The San Diego City Council will Monday consider increasing the tax rate on cannabis businesses in the city from 8% to 10% as San Diego faces a looming budget deficit.