LA MESA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA

A Regular Meeting

Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Location:

City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue

La Mesa, California

Elected Officials:

• Mayor Mark Arapostathis
• Vice Mayor Laura Lothian
• Councilmember Patricia N. Dillard
• Councilmember Colin Parent
• Councilmember Jack Shu
• City Treasurer Matthew Strabone

Staff:

• City Manager Greg Humora
• City Attorney Glenn Sabine
• City Clerk Megan Wiegelman

The City Council meeting may be viewed in-person or live on Cox Cable Channel 24 (within La Mesa City limits), AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 (in the San Diego Region), the City’s website (www.cityoflamesa.us), Facebook Live (www.facebook.com/lamesaca) or using the following Zoom Webinar options:

 

The public may view the meeting live using the following remote options:

 

Teleconference Meeting Webinar

 

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84472650722

 

Telephone (Audio only)

 

[phone] or [phone]  Webinar ID: 844 7265 0722

 

Copy and paste the webinar link into your internet browser if the webinar link does not work directly from the agenda.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

• In-Person comments during the meeting: Join us for the City Council meeting at the time and location specified on this agenda to make your comments. Please complete a “Request to Speak” card and submit it to the Council Hostess. When the Mayor calls your name, step to the podium and state your name for the record. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.

 

• Zoom Audio Comments: To provide oral public comments during the meeting, join the Zoom meeting by computer, mobile phone, or dial in number. On Zoom video conference by computer or mobile phone, use the “Raise Hand” feature. This will notify the moderator that you wish to speak during a specific item on the agenda or during non-agenda Public Comment. Members of the public will not be shown on video but will be able to speak when called upon. If joining the meeting using the Zoom dial-in number, you may raise your hand by pressing *9. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes. No further comments will be entertained after the Mayor closes public comment.

 

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PLEASE NOTE: Public Comment will be limited to 3 minutes per item. The timer begins when the participant begins speaking. Time cannot by combined or yielded to another speaker.

 

Citizens who wish to make an audio/visual presentation pertaining to an item on the agenda, or during Public Comments, should contact the City Clerk’s office at 619.667.1120, no later than 12:00 p.m., the Monday prior to the meeting day. Advance notification will ensure compatibility with City equipment and allow Council meeting presentations to progress smoothly and in a consistent and equitable manner. Please note that all presentations/digital materials are considered part of the maximum time limit provided to speakers.

 

Agenda reports for items on this agenda are available for public review at the City Clerk's Office, 8130 Allison Avenue, during normal business hours.

 

Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office, 8130 Allison Avenue, during normal business hours.

 

ACCESSIBILITY: The City of La Mesa encourages the participation of disabled individuals in the services, activities and programs provided by the City. Individuals with disabilities, who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the City Council meetings, should contact the Administrative Services Department  48 hours prior to the meeting at 619.667.1175, fax [phone], or .

 

Hearing assisted devices are available for the hearing impaired. A City staff member is available to provide these devices upon entry to City Council meetings, commission meetings or public hearings held in the City Council Chambers. A photo i.d. or signature will be required to secure a device for the meeting.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

1.1

INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER DILLARD

1.2

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

3.

COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS

4.

ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

5.

PRESENTATIONS

5.1

MAYOR'S STATE OF THE CITY REPORT

5.2

BUDGET MONITORING REPORT

5.3

CITY TREASURER'S QUARTERLY REPORT

5.4

BOARD AND COMMISSION WORK PLANS

• ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
• COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
• PLANNING COMMISSION
• YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION

6.

PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)

NOTE: In accordance with state law, an item not scheduled on the agenda may be brought forward by the general public for comment; however, the City Council will not be able to discuss or take any action on the item at this meeting. If appropriate, the item will be referred to Staff or placed on a future agenda.

7.

CONFLICT DISCLOSURES

8.

BOARD AND COMMISSION INTERVIEWS

8.1

ANNUAL INTERVIEW OF APPLICANTS FOR OPENINGS ON THE CITY’S COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD

Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman

9.

BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS

9.1

RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO FILL THE UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION

Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman

• Recommended Motion:

  Approve the appointment of Sherida Bonton to the Arts and Culture Commission and adopt Resolution confirming the appointment.

9.2

RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO FILL THE UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD

Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman

• Recommended Motion:

  Approve the appointment of Alison Morita to the Design Review Board and adopt Resolution confirming the appointment.

10.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR

This is the time in which members of the Council or audience may pull items from the CONSENT CALENDAR for discussion. Public Comments are also invited on Consent Calendar items.

11.

CONSENT CALENDAR

(Items 11.1 through 11.7)

The Consent Calendar includes items considered to be routine. Unless discussion is requested by members of the Council or audience, all Consent Calendar items may be approved by one motion.

*If a public hearing item is part of the Consent Calendar, the public hearing shall be deemed held if the item is not removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion and possible action (Item 11.7).

• Recommended Motion:

  Approve Consent Calendar Items 11.1 through 11.7.

11.1

APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING

• Recommended Motion:

  Approve.

11.2

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGS HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 9 AND JANUARY 23, 2024

• Recommended Motion:

  Approve.

11.3

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2024

• Recommended Motion:

  Approve.

11.4

HOMELESS OUTREACH AND MOBILE ENGAGEMENT (HOME) PROGRAM QUARTERLY REPORT (OCTOBER 2023 - DECEMBER 2023)

Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney

• Recommended Motion:

  Receive and file.

11.5

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR THE OPERATION STONEGARDEN GRANT

Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney

• Recommended Motion:

  Adopt Resolution.

11.6

RESOLUTIONS FOR A STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN  (NO.  8608-110) WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Staff Reference: Mr. Throne

• Recommended Motion:

  Adopt Resolutions.

a.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT (NO. 8608-110) WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR A STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN

• Recommended Motion:

  Adopt Resolution.

b.

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE FUNDS FROM THE STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN (NO. 8608-110) AND APPROPRIATING THE EXPENDITURE IN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT ACCOUNT

• Recommended Motion:

  Adopt Resolution.

11.7

*RESOLUTION ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC SIDEWALK AND UTILITY PURPOSES ENCUMBERING 4757 PALM AVENUE

Staff Reference: Mr. Throne

• Recommended Motion:

  Adopt Resolution.

12.

STAFF REPORT

12.1

RESOLUTION AWARDING RFP 24-06 TO RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION OF PHASE 1 OF THE DOWNTOWN VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE

Staff Reference: Ms. Santos

• Recommended Motion:

  Adopt Resolution awarding a Professional Services Contract to Rick Engineering Company for Phase 1 of the Downtown Village Specific Plan Update.

13.

COUNCIL INITIATED

13.1

CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTING STAFF TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE OR ORDINANCES LIMITING THE USE OF SINGLE USE PLASTICS AND OTHER PRODUCTS WHICH ARE MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS TO TRASH AND POLLUTION 

COUNCILMEMBER DILLARD AND COUNCILMEMBER SHU

13.2

CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTING STAFF TO DRAFT A CITY POLICY PROHIBITING SPONSORED EVENTS FROM PROVIDING, USING, OR ALLOWING THE SALE OF PLASTIC BOTTLED WATER - COUNCILMEMBER DILLARD AND COUNCILMEMBER SHU

14.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)

15.

AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))

16.

CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS

17.

ADJOURNMENT