LA MESA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA

A Regular Meeting

Meeting #:
Date:
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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

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)

 

(669) 900-6833 or (253) 215-8782  Webinar ID: 844 7265 0722

 

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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.

 

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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 619.667.1163, or [email protected].

 

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.

1.
CALL TO ORDER

  

1.1
INVOCATION - MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS

  

1.2
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  

2.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

  

3.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS

  

4.
ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

  

5.
PRESENTATIONS

  

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

  

9.
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.

10.
CONSENT CALENDAR

  

(Items 10.1 through 10.8)

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.

  • Recommended Motion:

    Approve Consent Calendar Items 10.1 through 10.8.

10.1
APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING

  
  • Recommended Motion:

    Approve.

10.2
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGS HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 11 AND APRIL 25, 2023

This item has attachments.  
  • Recommended Motion:

    Approve.

10.3
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2023

This item has attachments.  
  • Recommended Motion:

    Approve.

10.4
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE ADDITION OF ONE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (SPECIALIST I OR II BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS) POSITION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SERVICE CITY-WIDE

This item has attachments.  

Staff Reference: Ms. Freeman

  • Recommended Motion:

    Adopt Resolution.

10.5
RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 12.44.130 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE INSTALLING A DISABLED PERSONS PARKING SPACE AT 6070 NANCY DRIVE

This item has attachments.  

Staff Reference: Mr. Throne

  • Recommended Motion:

    Adopt Resolution.

10.6
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO SELECT ELECTRIC, INC., FOR THE EL CAJON BOULEVARD AND JESSIE AVENUE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

This item has attachments.  

Staff Reference: Mr. Throne

  • Recommended Motion:

    Adopt Resolution.

10.7
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID NO. 23-15, CITYWIDE GUARDRAIL UPGRADES AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO SB GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC.

This item has attachments.  

Staff Reference: Mr. Throne

  • Recommended Motion:

    Adopt Resolution.

10.8
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE 2023 SAN DIEGO COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN – CITY OF LA MESA ANNEX

This item has attachments.  

Staff Reference: Chief Koch

  • Recommended Motion:

    Adopt Resolution.

11.
HEARINGS

  

11.1
ALVARADO SPECIFIC PLAN APPEAL HEARING

This item has attachments.  

CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DETERMINATION TO DENY AN APPLICATION FOR A REZONING PROPOSAL KNOWN AS THE ALVARADO SPECIFIC PLAN (PROJECT 2018-08) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 900 DWELLING UNITS IN FOUR APARTMENT BUILDINGS, WHICH MAY INCLUDE STUDENT HOUSING AND COMMERCIAL USES, ON AN APPROXIMATE 12-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 7407 ALVARADO ROAD (APN 469-021-20-00 TO -25-00, 469-130-43-00 AND -44-00) IN THE CM-F-D (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL SERVICE / FLOODWAY OVERLAY / URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE

Staff Reference: Mr. Kusiak

  • Recommended Motion:

    Adopt Resolution denying Project 2018-08 (Alvarado Specific Plan), a rezoning application for a specific plan that would include the development of approximately 900 dwelling units in four apartment buildings, and which may include student housing and commercial uses, on an approximately 12-acre site located at 7407 Alvarado Road (APN 469-021-20-00 to -25-00, 469-130-43-00 and -44-00) in the CM-F-D (Light Industrial and Commercial Service/Floodway Overlay/Urban Design Overlay) zone, thus denying the appeal.

11.2
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2023 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (RTIP) TRANSNET LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023 THROUGH 2027

This item has attachments.  

Staff Reference: Mr. Throne

  • Recommended Motion:

    Adopt Resolution adopting an amendment to the TransNet Local Street Improvement Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2023 through 2027.

12.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)

  

13.
AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))

  

14.
CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS

  

15.
ADJOURNMENT

  
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