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 Bill Baber
  • Councilmember Laura Lothian
  • Councilmember Jack Shu
  • City Treasurer Eldon Vogt
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)

 

(669) 900-6833 or (253) 215-8782  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 comments@cityoflamesa.us 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 619.667.1163, or rfreeman@cityoflamesa.us.

 

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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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.

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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.

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(Items 9.1 through 9.13)

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 9.13.

RESOLUTION ADOPTING A CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FOR THE SEWER INFLOW AND INFILTRATION MITIGATION PROJECT PHASE 7 AND FORMALLY ADOPTING THE PROJECT FOR PURPOSES OF STATE REVOLVING FUND SUBMITTAL TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD

  • Recommended Motion:

    Adopt Resolution.

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, INCORPORATING THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2021 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, THE 2021 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, AND THE 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, AND AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH

Staff Reference: Mr. Kusiak

  • Recommended Motion:

    Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, KNOWN AS THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 9 (CCR, T-24, P-9), INCORPORATING THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2021 EDITION PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS, AND AMENDING TITLE 11 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH

Staff Reference: Chief Swaney

  • Recommended Motion:

    Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.

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TO INCLUDE PROPOSED ACTIONS FOR THE CITY TO TAKE WHICH WOULD REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND POLLUTIONS AND BE CONSISTENT WITH THE CURRENT CLIMATE ACTION PLAN AS WELL AS THE ANTICIPATED CHANGES TO THE NEXT UPDATED CLIMATE ACTION PLAN - COUNCILMEMBER BABER AND COUNCILMEMBER SHU

CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTING STAFF TO SEEK FUNDING POSSIBILITIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PARTNERING WITH THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG) TO SUBMIT A CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) PLANNING GRANT, TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF GRADE SEPARATION FOR SPRING STREET AND THE TROLLEY LINE THROUGH THE CITY OF LA MESA  - COUNCILMEMBER BABER AND COUNCILMEMBER SHU

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