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 Patricia N. Dillard
  • Councilmember Lauren Cazares
  • Councilmember Laura Lothian
  • Councilmember Genevieve Suzuki
  • 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

 

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.

 

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PLEASE NOTE: Public Comment will be limited to 3 minutes per item. The timer begins when the participant begins speaking. Time cannot be combined or yielded to another speaker.

 

*Live Remote Public Comment ONLY permitted during Councilmember teleconferencing pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953 (AB 2449).

 

  • *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.

 

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 business 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 - COUNCILMEMBER CAZARES

  

1.2
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  

2.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION

  

3.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

  

4.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS

  

5.
ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

  

6.
PRESENTATIONS

  

7.
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.

8.
CONFLICT DISCLOSURES

  

9.
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS

  

9.1
RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO CITY OF LA MESA BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

This item has attachments.  

Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman

  • Recommended Motion:

    Appoint and/or reappoint members to fill the openings on the City's Boards and Commissions, and adopt Resolution confirming the appointments and/or reappointments.

10.
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.

11.
CONSENT CALENDAR

  

(Items 11.1 through 11.12)

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.

*If a public hearing item is part of the Consent Calendar, the public hearing shall be deemed held if the item is not removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion and possible action (Item 11.12).

  • Recommended Motion:

    Approve Consent Calendar Items 11.1 through 11.12.

11.1
APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING

  
  • Recommended Motion:

    Approve.

11.2
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2025

This item has attachments.  
  • Recommended Motion:

    Approve.

11.3
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2025

This item has attachments.  
  • Recommended Motion:

    Approve.

11.4
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TASK ORDER WITH RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY TO PROVIDE AS-NEEDED STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES FOR THE PLANNING DIVISION

This item has attachments.  

Staff Reference: Ms. Santos

  • Recommended Motion:

    Adopt Resolution.

11.5
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 WITH S.C. VALLEY ENGINEERING, INC. FOR BID 24-16, BOULEVARD DRIVE STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 8506)

This item has attachments.  

Staff Reference: Mr. Throne

  • Recommended Motion:

    Adopt Resolution.

11.6
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE PER STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD ORDER 2022-0103-DWQ

This item has attachments.  

Staff Reference: Mr. Throne

  • Recommended Motion:

    Adopt Resolution.

11.7
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TASK ORDER WITH COMPASS ROSE GIS FOR AS-NEEDED MAPPING AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026

This item has attachments.  

Staff Reference: Mr. Throne

  • Recommended Motion:

    Adopt Resolution.

11.8
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TASK ORDER WITH BWE, INC. FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE NANCY DRIVE STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 8323)

This item has attachments.  

Staff Reference: Mr. Throne

  • Recommended Motion:

    Adopt Resolution.

11.9
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TASK ORDER WITH ARDURRA GROUP, INC. FOR ON-CALL ENCROACHMENT PERMIT INSPECTION SERVICES

This item has attachments.  

Staff Reference: Mr. Throne

  • Recommended Motion:

    Adopt Resolution.

11.10
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TASK ORDER WITH ARDURRA GROUP, INC. FOR STORMWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS SERVICES FOR THE LA MESITA PARK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 8502)

This item has attachments.  

Staff Reference: Mr. Throne

  • Recommended Motion:

    Adopt Resolution.

11.11
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH AMERICAN ASPHALT SOUTH, INC. FOR BID 25-16, 2025 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 8305)

This item has attachments.  

Staff Reference: Mr. Throne

  • Recommended Motion:

    Adopt Resolution.

11.12
*RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE SEWER SERVICE CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026

This item has attachments.  

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REPORT WITH THE FINAL DETERMINATION OF SEWER SERVICE CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 TO BE COLLECTED ON THE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLL AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FORWARD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE RESOLUTION, TOGETHER WITH A COPY OF THE REPORT TO THE OFFICE OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY AUDITOR


Staff Reference: Mr. Throne

  • Recommended Motion:

    Adopt Resolution.

12.
ORDINANCES: SECOND READING

  

12.1
ORDINANCE RENAMING COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND COMMISSION AND UPDATING SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY OF THE LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE OF PARK AREAS

This item has attachments.  

CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA AMENDING THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE (INCLUDING CHAPTER 2.32, SECTION 2.16.15(D)(6), CHAPTERS 9.04, 9.05, AND 9.06) TO DO THE FOLLOWING: (1) RENAME (A) "COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT" TO "PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT," (B) "COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION" TO "PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION," AND (C) "DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES" TO "DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION;" AND, (2) SHIFT THE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY OF LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE OF PARK AREAS TO THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS OR HER DESIGNEE


Staff Reference: Ms. Lee

  • Recommended Motion:

    Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.

12.2
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA AMENDING CHAPTER 17.12 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADJUST THE SCHEDULE OF SEWER SERVICE CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026 AND 2027

This item has attachments.  

Staff Reference: Mr. Throne

  • Recommended Motion:

    Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.

13.
COUNCIL INITIATED

  

14.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)

  

15.
AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))

  

16.
CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS

  

17.
ADJOURNMENT

  
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