LA MESA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA

A Regular Meeting

Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, November 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 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.

 

• 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.

 

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 - VICE MAYOR LOTHIAN

1.2

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

3.

COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS

4.

ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

5.

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.

6.

CONFLICT DISCLOSURES

7.

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.

8.

CONSENT CALENDAR

(Items 8.1 through 8.8)

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 8.1 through 8.8.

8.1

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

• Recommended Motion:

  Approve.

8.2

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2023

• Recommended Motion:

  Approve.

8.3

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2023

• Recommended Motion:

  Approve.

8.4

APPROVAL OF MOTION TO CANCEL THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 26, 2023

• Recommended Motion:

  Approve.

8.5

INDEPENDENT POLICE AUDITOR REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Staff Reference: Mr. Dedmon

• Recommended Motion:

  Receive and file.

8.6

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 OPERATING BUDGET TO FUND THE EMPOWER EAST COUNTY BUSINESS FUND PROJECT

Staff Reference: Mr. Dedmon

• Recommended Motion:

  Adopt Resolution.

8.7

RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 12.52.050 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE LIMITING THE GROSS WEIGHT TO THREE TONS OF A PORTION OF JACKSON DRIVE AND LEMON AVENUE BETWEEN LA MESA BOULEVARD AND STATE ROUTE 125 SOUTHBOUND ENTRANCE RAMP

Staff Reference: Mr. Throne

• Recommended Motion:

  Adopt Resolution.

8.8

RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER 2 TO PARSONS TO PROVIDE STAFF AUGMENTATION FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING RELATED SERVICES

Staff Reference: Mr. Throne

• Recommended Motion:

  Adopt Resolution.

9.

ORDINANCE: SECOND READING

9.1

CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA AMENDING SECTION 2.04.010 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADJUST MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND TREASURER COMPENSATION

Staff Reference: Mr. Dedmon

• Recommended Motion:

  Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.

10.

STAFF REPORT

10.1

CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH FLOCK GROUP, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READERS

Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney

• Recommended Motion:

  (1) Approve execution of an agreement for the purchase and installation of twenty license plate reader cameras to Flock Group, Inc. in substantial form, subject to the final review and approval of the City Manager and City Attorney; and (2) Adopt Resolution awarding the purchase and installation of twenty automated license plate reader cameras to Flock Group, Inc.

11.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)

12.

AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))

13.

CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS

14.

ADJOURNMENT