LA MESA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA

A Regular Meeting via Teleconference

Meeting #:
Date:	Tuesday, February 22, 2022 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 Jack Shu
• Councilmember Bill Baber
• Councilmember Laura Lothian
• Councilmember Colin Parent
• City Treasurer Eldon Vogt

Staff:

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

This meeting is being conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent with Government Code Section 54953, as amended by Assembly Bill 361, in relation to the COVID-19 State of Emergency and recommended social distancing measures. The City Council meeting may be viewed 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/85187102903

 

Telephone (Audio only)

 

[phone] or [phone]  Webinar ID: 851 8710 2903

 

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

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Live Public 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.

 

• 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.

 

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 - COUNCILMEMBER LOTHIAN

1.2

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

3.

COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS

4.

PRESENTATIONS

4.1

SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER RESIDENTIAL ENROLLMENT UPDATE PRESENTATION

4.2

2022 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS WORK PLANS

• COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND VETERANS COMMISSION
• HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
• YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
• COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
• COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD
• MOBILITY COMMISSION

4.3

POLICE CHIEF'S QUARTERLY OPERATIONS REPORT

5.

ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

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 APPOINTMENTS

8.1

RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO FILL AN UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman

• Recommended Motion:

  The Mayor make the appointment to fill a vacancy, with the approval of the Council, and adopt resolution confirming the appointment.

8.2

RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CITY'S COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD

Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman

• Recommended Motion:

  The Mayor appoint members to fill the openings on the City’s Community Police Oversight Board, with the approval of the Council, and adopt resolution confirming the appointments.

9.

CONSENT CALENDAR

(Items 9.1 through 9.6)

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 9.1 through 9.6.

9.1

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

• Recommended Motion:

  Approve.

9.2

RECEIVE AND FILE THE COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD ANNUAL REPORT

Staff Reference: Mr. Tomaino

• Recommended Motion:

  Receive and file.

9.3

RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE HELIX CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION

Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman

• Recommended Motion:

  Adopt Resolution.

9.4

RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE UNAPPROPRIATED PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENTAL (PEG) FUNDS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 BUDGET FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY ROOM AUDIO-VISUAL UPGRADE PROJECT

Staff Reference: Mr. Dedmon

• Recommended Motion:

  Adopt Resolution.

9.5

RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE  EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL POOL HEATER FROM GENERAL FUND RESERVES AND RATIFY THE CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL OF AN EMERGENCY PURCHASE ORDER

Staff Reference: Ms. Richardson

• Recommended Motion:

  Adopt Resolution.

9.6

RESOLUTION DENYING PROJECT 2017-31 (CUP 17-88; SENN)

 

RESOLUTION DENYING PROJECT 2017-31 (CUP 17-88; SENN), A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CANNABIS USE AT 7901 HILLSIDE DRIVE, APN 470-200-27-00 IN THE C-D-MU (GENERAL COMMERCIAL - URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY - MIXED USE OVERLAY) ZONE, THUS UPHOLDING THE APPEAL FILED BY CASA

Staff Reference: Mr. Kusiak

• Recommended Motion:

  Adopt Resolution.

10.

STAFF REPORT

10.1

DISCUSSION REGARDING RETURNING TO IN-PERSON MEETINGS; AND 

POSSIBLE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953, AS AMENDED BY ASSEMBLY BILL 361, AND RE-AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUED USE OF VIRTUAL MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY OF LA MESA FOR THE 30-DAY PERIOD BEGINNING MARCH 1, 2022 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2022

Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman

• Recommended Motion:

  (1) Provide direction to staff regarding in-person City Council and Board and Commission meetings; and (2) Discuss and consider adopting the Resolution making findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, as amended by Assembly Bill 361, to allow for hybrid meetings.

11.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)

12.

AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))

13.

CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS

14.

ADJOURNMENT