LA MESA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA

A Regular Meeting

Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 6:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

Location:

City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue

La Mesa, California

Elected Officials:

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

Staff:

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

In-Person/Virtual Hybrid City Council Meeting Pursuant to AB 361 (Government Code Section 54953(e)(1)-(2))

 

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.

 

• How to submit eComments: eComments are available once an agenda is published. Locate the meeting in "upcoming meetings" and click the comment bubble icon. Click on the item you wish to comment on. eComments can be submitted when the agenda is published and until 24 hours prior to the meeting. eComments are limited to 500 words. eComments may be viewed by the City Council and members of the public following the close of the eComment submission period (24 hours prior to the meeting). Email your comment to if you have difficulty submitting an eComment. eComments will not be read aloud as a regular meeting item; however any member of the Council or member of the public may do so during their respective comment time.

 

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 5:00 p.m., the Thursday 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 City’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator, Rida Freeman, Director of Administrative Services, 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 - VICE MAYOR PARENT

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

CALTRANS PRESENTATION ON THE STATE ROUTE 94/STATE ROUTE 125 INTERCHANGE PROJECT

5.2

2023 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS WORK PLANS

• COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD
• ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
• MOBILITY COMMISSION
• LA MESA COMMUNITY PARKING COMMISSION

5.3

BUDGET MONITORING REPORT

5.4

CITY TREASURER'S QUARTERLY REPORT

5.5

POLICE CHIEF’S QUARTERLY OPERATIONS REPORT

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

INTERVIEW OF APPLICANT FOR AN UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION

Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman

9.

BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS

9.1

RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO FILL THE UNSCHEDULED VACANCIES ON THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION

Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman

• Recommended Motion:

  The Mayor make the appointments to fill the vacancies, with the approval of the Council, and adopt Resolution confirming the appointments.

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 11.8)

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 11.8.

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 10 AND JANUARY 24, 2023

• Recommended Motion:

  Approve.

11.3

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023

• Recommended Motion:

  Approve.

11.4

RESOLUTION TO AWARD RFP 23-09 FOR CANNABIS TAX AUDIT SERVICES TO THE PUN GROUP, LLP

Staff Reference: Ms. Royales

• Recommended Motion:

  Adopt Resolution.

11.5

RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE UNALLOCATED GENERAL FUND RESERVES FOR THE PURCHASE OF IPADS, ACCESSORIES, AND DATA AND TABLET COMMAND PLANS TO BE USED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

Staff Reference: Chief Koch

• Recommended Motion:

  Adopt Resolution.

11.6

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INITIATION OF AN ANNEXATION AND RELATED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9365 CARMICHAEL DRIVE (APN 495-335-05-00) (PROJECT 2022-0492)

Staff Reference: Mr. Kusiak

• Recommended Motion:

  Adopt Resolution.

11.8

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATION OF UNALLOCATED FUND RESERVES TO THE PUBLIC WORKS STREET CLEANING ACCOUNT FOR STREET SWEEPING

Staff Reference: Mr. Throne

• Recommended Motion:

  Adopt Resolution.

11.7

*RESOLUTION ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES AT 8135 EL PASO STREET ENCUMBERING LOT H PER MAP NO. 4046 LAKE VIEW ESTATES UNIT NO. 1

Staff Reference: Mr. Throne

• Recommended Motion:

  Adopt Resolution.

12.

STAFF REPORTS

12.1

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON PERMITTING PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO FUND AN ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN POSITION AND PERMITTING PROCESS TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS

Staff Reference: Mr. Kusiak

• Recommended Motion:

  (1) Receive the report and recommendations on permitting process improvements regarding the Community Development Department and Public Works Engineering Division; and (2) Adopt Resolution appropriating General Fund Reserves to fund an additional Engineering Technician position and permitting process technology improvements.

12.2

REPORT ON ASSEMBLY BILL 2449 (AB 2449) - TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS PURSUANT TO THE BROWN ACT AFTER TERMINATION OF CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY DECLARATION

Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman

• Recommended Motion:

  Receive a report on changes to state law regarding teleconference meetings and establish an ad hoc subcommittee for the purpose of reviewing AB 2449 and recommending teleconferencing policies and procedures for City Council and the City’s Boards and Commissions following the termination of California’s Emergency Declaration.

13.

HEARING/ORDINANCES: FIRST READING

13.1

CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS

Staff Reference: Mr. Kusiak

• Recommended Motion:

  Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinances.

a.

ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS ORDINANCE 

Don Wood

I read the agenda for the council's February 28 meeting. I have question regarding Agenda items 13 a and 13 b regarding staff recommendations for the council to adopt new ordinances related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units. Why are their no attachments to these two agenda items including the proposed language of said ordinance amendments? How can I get copies of the staff reports that should be attached to these agenda items for public review?

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 24 (ZONING) OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUs) IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65852.2, 65852.23, AND 65852.26 AND HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 17980.12

• Recommended Motion:

  Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.

b.

JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 24 (ZONING) OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (JADUs) IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65852.2 AND 65852.22 AND HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 17980.12

• Recommended Motion:

  Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.

14.

COUNCIL INITIATED

14.1

CONSIDERATION OF REQUESTING STAFF TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF THE SALARIES OF THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY TREASURER FOR POSSIBLE ADJUSTMENTS WITHIN CITY POLICIES AND BY AN INDEPENDENT GROUP - COUNCILMEMBER DILLARD AND COUNCILMEMBER SHU

15.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)

16.

AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))

17.

CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS

18.

ADJOURNMENT