Agenda, closed session — La Mesa City Council, January 25, 2022

City Council - January 25, 2022

1. CALL TO ORDER
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1.1 INVOCATION - VICE MAYOR SHU
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1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
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3. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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4. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS
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5. PRESENTATIONS
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5.1 LA MESA TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE SPRING STREET AND AMAYA DRIVE TRANSIT STATIONS Public Comments:

5.2 UPDATE ON SENATE BILL 1383 SHORT-LIVED CLIMATE POLLUTANTS: ORGANIC WASTE RECOVERY Attachments
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1. 2022.01.25 P_SB 1383 Update.pdf

6. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
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7. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Public Comments
Susan Wayne
Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
I am appalled by Laura Lothian’s anti-mask position and utter defiance of our San Diego Public Health mandate to NOT wear a mask at the City Council Meeting. People that represent our community should be upholding our public health mandates, no matter their personal beliefs. To be in a leadership position she should model leadership qualities and be thinking about the whole community, including our healthcare workers which are overworked and struggling both physically and mentally. These healthcare workers are caring for, mostly, patients that refused to get the vaccine and are now filling our own local hospital. If Lothian can not wear a mask for a little while during a council meeting, maybe she should not continue as a council member. Healthcare workers in our community wear them continuously while they work. Please watch the January 21st national broadcast of NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt that highlighted our own Sharp Grossmont Hospital (between the 5:03 – 7:48 time marker). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYHQlUaWIhE
Until the mask mandate is lifted, please keep the council meetings virtual and continue to have a virtual platform when meetings return in person.

Respectfully,
Susan Wayne
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
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9. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
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9.1 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CITY'S ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION Attachments
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1. 2022.01.25 BC_Arts and Culture Comm Appointments.pdf Recommended Motion:

Approve the appointment of Alison Lindsay, Stephen Reaves, Melissa Walter, Mickey Mounarath, dr. Karen Childress-Evans, Rodney Elliot, and Jenny Bourbiel to the Arts and Culture Commission and adopt the Resolution confirming the appointments.

10. CONSENT CALENDAR
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(Items 10.1 through 10.8)
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 10.1 through 10.7.

10.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING Public Comments:

Recommended Motion:

Approve.

10.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2021 Attachments
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1. 2022.01.25 CC_Council Special Meeting Minutes 2021-12-14.pdf Recommended Motion:

Approve.

10.3 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND CITY OF LA MESA SUCCESSOR AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2021 Attachments
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1. 2022.01.25 CC_Council Meeting Minutes 2021-12-14.pdf Recommended Motion:

Approve.

10.4 RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953, AS AMENDED BY ASSEMBLY BILL 361, AND RE-AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUED USE OF VIRTUAL MEETINGS FOR THE 30-DAY PERIOD BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1, 2022 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2022 Attachments
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1. 2022.01.25 CC_Continuation of Virtual Meetings.pdf
Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

10.5 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING FOR ALL CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE) GRANT AND PAYMENT PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF LA MESA IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS Attachments
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1. 2022.01.25 CC_CalRecycle Grant Application.pdf
Staff Reference: Ms. Ego
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

10.6 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TASK ORDER TO NV5 FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND ENGINEERING DESIGN OF WASTEWATER INFLOW AND INFILTRATION MITIGATION PROJECT, PHASE 7 Attachments
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1. 2022.01.25 CC_NV5 Task Order.pdf
Staff Reference: Mr. Huth
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

10.7 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO CALTRANS Attachments
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1. 2022.01.25 CC_Caltrans Grant Application.pdf
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A PROPOSED CHANNEL RESTORATION AND PARKLET PROJECT AT 69TH STREET AND BOULEVARD DRIVE, ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT, IF AWARDED, AND DELEGATING SIGNATURE AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE Staff Reference: Mr. Huth
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

10.8 HOMELESS OUTREACH AND MOBILE ENGAGEMENT (HOME) PROGRAM QUARTERLY REPORT (OCTOBER 2021 – DECEMBER 2021) Attachments
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1. 2022.01.25 CC_HOME Program Quartly Upate.pdf
Bonnie Baranoff
Dear Honorable Mayor, City Councilmembers, Chief Sweeney, and City Staff -- Thank you for sharing the October - December 2021 HOME Program report. It's encouraging to see continual service progress for our unhoused neighbors, especially regarding housing. Fifteen clients connected to a temporary or permanent home. Wow! Matthew and Earl are doing a great job.

Thank you for responding to La Mesa's homelessness and collaborating with your colleagues in El Cajon, Lemon Grove, Santee, and the County to address this regional concern. I look forward to seeing how the East Region will respond after the County's Department of Homeless Solutions reports to the Board of Supervisors, anticipated to take place on February 8, 2022.

I encourage concerned La Mesans to contact the HOME Team directly when you know someone is experiencing homelessness or on the brink of losing their home. You can help make a difference in someone's life and your community.

Bonnie Baranoff
Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney
Recommended Motion:

Receive and file.

11. STAFF REPORT
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11.1 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE 2023 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN UPDATE Attachments
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1. 2022.01.25 SR_CAP Subcommittee Recommendations.pdf
Staff Reference: Ms. Ego
Recommended Motion:
(1) Utilize the adopted Climate Action Plan ("CAP") to update the 2023 CAP; (2) Request proposals from qualified firms with the necessary technical and professional background to assist in the preparation of a comprehensive amendment to the existing CAP; and (3) Appropriate an additional $50,000 from the General Fund for the CAP update.

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION IN RESPONSE TO THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY AND DIRECTING THE CITY TO TAKE SPECIFIC AND COMPREHENSIVE ACTION TO ADDRESS THE CLIMATE CRISIS Attachments
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1. 2022.01.25 SR_Climate Emergency Reso.pdf
Climate Action Plan Subcommittee: Vice Mayor Shu and Councilmember Baber Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

12. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING
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12.1 ORDINANCE UPDATING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABLITY COMMISSION Attachments
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1. 2022.01.25 ORD_YAC and ESC Membership Update Ord.pdf CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA AMENDING SECTIONS 2.71.010 AND 2.85.010 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE NONRESIDENTS TO SERVE ON THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION AND AS THE YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION PROVIDED THEY ATTEND SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF LA MESA (SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE RULES) Staff Reference: Mr. Sabine
Recommended Motion:

Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.

12.2 SENATE BILL NO. 9 ORDINANCE
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1. 2022.01.25 ORD_Senate Bill 9 Ordinance.pdf
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 22 (SUBDIVISIONS) AND TITLE 24 (ZONING) TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TWO-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND URBAN LOT SPLIT PROVISIONS OF SENATE BILL NO. 9 Recommended Motion:

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