LA MESA CITY COUNCILAGENDAA Regular MeetingMeeting #:Date:Tuesday, January 09, 2024 at 6:00 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.Location:City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison AvenueLa Mesa, CaliforniaElected Officials:Mayor Mark ArapostathisVice Mayor Laura LothianCouncilmember Patricia N. DillardCouncilmember Colin ParentCouncilmember Jack ShuCity Treasurer Matthew StraboneStaff:City Manager Greg HumoraCity Attorney Glenn SabineCity Clerk Megan WiegelmanThe 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 [email protected] 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. 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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 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 Public Comments: 1.1INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER SHU Public Comments: 1.2PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Public Comments: 2.CITY MANAGER COMMENTS Public Comments: 3.COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS Public Comments: 4.ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA Public Comments: 5.PRESENTATIONS Public Comments: 5.1COMMUNITY COLLABORATION AWARD PRESENTATION BY I LOVE A CLEAN SAN DIEGO Public Comments: 5.2DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PROCESS IMPROVEMENT PLAN UPDATE Attachments | Public Comments1.Memo_Process Improvement Plan Update 2024-01-09.pdf6.PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES) Public Comments: 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 Public Comments: 8.PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR Public Comments: 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.9.CONSENT CALENDAR Public Comments: (Items 9.1 through 9.2) 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 9.2.9.1APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING Public Comments: 9.2APPROVAL OF THE 2024 LIST OF PROCLAMATIONS Attachments | Public Comments1.Memo_2024 List of Proclamations.pdf2.Attachment A_2024 List of Proclamations.pdfStaff Reference: Ms. WiegelmanRecommended Motion:Approve.10.STAFF REPORT Public Comments: 10.1CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING COUNCILMEMBERS TO OUTSIDE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES, AND TO THE COUNCIL AD HOC AND STANDING SUBCOMMITTEES Attachments | Public Comments1.Memo_2024 Appointments to Outside Boards and Committees.pdf2.Attachment A - Council Appointments to Outside Boards.2023.pdf3.Attachment B - Council Appointments to Standing and Ad Hoc Committees.2023.pdfStaff Reference: Ms. WiegelmanRecommended Motion:The Mayor and Council appoint and/or reappoint Councilmembers to the outside boards, commissions and committees, as well as the Council ad hoc and standing subcommittees.11.ORDINANCES: SECOND READING Public Comments: 11.1CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA ADDING CHAPTER 6.07 TO THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING THE LICENSING OF TOBACCO RETAILERS Attachments | Public Comments1.Memo_2nd Reading Ordinance Chapter 6.07 Licensing of Tobacco Retailers 2024-01-09.pdf2.Attachment A - Ordinance adding Chapter 6.07 Licensing of Tobacco Retailers.pdfStaff Reference: Ms. LeeRecommended Motion:Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.11.2CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA REPEALING CHAPTER 3.24 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO PERSONNEL MATTERS IN ITS ENTIRETY Attachments | Public Comments1.Memo_2nd Reading Ordinance Repealing Chapter 3.24 - Personnel Matters 2024-01-09.pdf2.Attachment A - Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 3.24 Personnel Matters.pdfStaff Reference: Ms. LeeRecommended Motion:Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.12.COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT) Public Comments: 13.AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d)) Public Comments: 14.CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS Public Comments: 15.ADJOURNMENT Public Comments: No Item Selected Attachments (0) | Public Comments (0)This item has no attachments.1.Memo_2nd Reading Ordinance Repealing Chapter 3.24 - Personnel Matters 2024-01-09.pdf2.Attachment A - Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 3.24 Personnel Matters.pdf1.Memo_2nd Reading Ordinance Chapter 6.07 Licensing of Tobacco Retailers 2024-01-09.pdf2.Attachment A - Ordinance adding Chapter 6.07 Licensing of Tobacco Retailers.pdf1.Memo_Process Improvement Plan Update 2024-01-09.pdf1.Memo_2024 List of Proclamations.pdf2.Attachment A_2024 List of Proclamations.pdf1.Memo_2024 Appointments to Outside Boards and Committees.pdf2.Attachment A - Council Appointments to Outside Boards.2023.pdf3.Attachment B - Council Appointments to Standing and Ad Hoc Committees.2023.pdfThis item has no public comment