LA MESA CITY COUNCILAGENDAA Regular MeetingMeeting #:Date:Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 6:00 P.m. - 10:00 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. 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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.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.6.CONFLICT DISCLOSURES Public Comments: 7.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.8.CONSENT CALENDAR Public Comments: (Items 8.1 through 8.4) 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 8.4.8.1APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING Public Comments: Recommended Motion:Approve.8.2RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY TO CONDUCT A LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY, DUI ENFORCEMENT, AND AWARENESS PROGRAM BY APPROVING THE ADDITION OF GRANT FUNDS TO THE FY 2023-2024 BUDGET Attachments | Public Comments1.Staff Report_2023-2024 OTS STEP GRANT.pdf2.Attachment A - La Mesa -Grant Agreement - PT24098 (Revised 2).pdf3.Attachment B - Resolution OTS 2023-2024.pdfStaff Reference: Chief SweeneyRecommended Motion:Adopt Resolution.8.3RESOLUTION AWARDING A TASK ORDER TO STC TRAFFIC, INC. FOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE LA MESA BIKE AND SIDEWALK CONNECTION PROJECT Attachments | Public Comments1.Staff Report_Award Professional Services Agreement to STC for the La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk - Planning Services.pdf2.Attachment A - Resolution.pdf3.Attachment B - Location Map.pdfStaff Reference: Mr. ThroneRecommended Motion:Adopt Resolution.8.4RESOLUTION REJECTING BID NO. 24-09, NORMAL AVENUE BACKFLOW VALVE PROJECT Attachments | Public Comments1.Staff Report - Reject Bids for Normal Ave Backflow Valve Project.pdf2.Attachment A_Resolution Rejecting Bid 24-09.pdfStaff Reference: Mr. ThroneRecommended Motion:Adopt Resolution.9.STAFF REPORTS Public Comments: 9.1CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN DIEGO BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL AND ASSOCIATED CRAFT UNIONS Attachments | Public Comments1.Staff Report - Project Labor Agreement.pdf2.Attachment A_La Mesa Project Labor Agreement Draft .pdfStaff Reference: Mr. ThroneRecommended Motion:Approve the Project Labor Agreement in substantial form subject to the final review and approval of the City Manager and City Attorney.10.COUNCIL INITIATED Public Comments: 10.1CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF FEE WAIVER AND CONTINUING CITY SUPPORT FOR THE 2024 JUNETEENTH SPECIAL EVENT - MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS Attachments | Public Comments1.Memo - Request for Fee Waiver for the 2024 Juneteenth Special Event.pdf2.Attachment A_Request for Fee Waiver Letter.pdf10.2CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL FOR DIGITAL BILLBOARDS TO FUND PUBLIC ART AND PUBLIC SAFETY - MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS AND COUNCILMEMBER PARENT Attachments | Public Comments1.CI.Arapostathis.Parent_Digital Billboards 2023-09-12.pdf11.COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT) Public Comments: 12.AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d)) Public Comments: 13.CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS Public Comments: 14.ADJOURNMENT Public Comments: No Item Selected Attachments (0) | Public Comments (0)This item has no attachments.1.Staff Report - Project Labor Agreement.pdf2.Attachment A_La Mesa Project Labor Agreement Draft .pdf1.Staff Report - Reject Bids for Normal Ave Backflow Valve Project.pdf2.Attachment A_Resolution Rejecting Bid 24-09.pdf1.Memo - Request for Fee Waiver for the 2024 Juneteenth Special Event.pdf2.Attachment A_Request for Fee Waiver Letter.pdf1.CI.Arapostathis.Parent_Digital Billboards 2023-09-12.pdf1.Staff Report_2023-2024 OTS STEP GRANT.pdf2.Attachment A - La Mesa -Grant Agreement - PT24098 (Revised 2).pdf3.Attachment B - Resolution OTS 2023-2024.pdf1.Staff Report_Award Professional Services Agreement to STC for the La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk - Planning Services.pdf2.Attachment A - Resolution.pdf3.Attachment B - Location Map.pdfThis item has no public comment