LA MESA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
A Regular Meeting via Teleconference
Date: January 25, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Location: City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California
Elected
Officials:
Mayor Mark Arapostathis
Vice Mayor Jack Shu
Councilmember Bill Baber
Councilmember Laura Lothian
Councilmember Colin Parent
City Treasurer Eldon Vogt
Staff: City Manager Greg Humora
City Attorney Glenn Sabine
City Clerk Megan Wiegelman
This meeting is being conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent with Government Code Section 54953, as amended by Assembly Bill 361, in relation to the COVID-19 State of Emergency and recommended social distancing measures. The City Council meeting may be viewed 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:
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Pages
1. CALL TO ORDER
1.1. INVOCATION - VICE MAYOR SHU
1.2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
3. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
4. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. LA MESA TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT FEASIBILITY STUDY
FOR THE SPRING STREET AND AMAYA DRIVE TRANSIT STATIONS
5.2. UPDATE ON SENATE BILL 1383 SHORT-LIVED CLIMATE
POLLUTANTS: ORGANIC WASTE RECOVERY
7 6. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
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 MEMBERS TO THE CITY'S ARTS AND
CULTURE COMMISSION
18 Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
(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 10.8.
10.1. APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT
OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
10.2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2021
25 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
27 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
37 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
52 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
57 Staff Reference: Mr. Huth
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
10.7. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT
APPLICATION TO CALTRANS
83 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)
91 Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney
Recommended Motion:
Receive and file.
11. STAFF REPORT
11.1. CLIMATE ACTION PLAN SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
REGARDING THE 2023 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN UPDATE
98 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. a. 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
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Climate Action Plan Subcommittee: Vice Mayor Shu and
Councilmember Baber
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
12. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING
12.1. ORDINANCE UPDATING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE YOUTH
ADVISORY COMMISSION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABLITY
COMMISSION
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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 167
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
Staff Reference: Mr. Kusiak
Recommended Motion:
Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.
13. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
14. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))
15. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
16. ADJOURNMENT
DATE:
CITY OF
LAMESA
JEWEL of the HILLS STAFF REPORT
REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
January 25, 2022
SUBJECT: Senate Bill 1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutants: Organic Waste Recovery Update Presentation
ISSUING DEPT: Public Works
SUMMARY:
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council receive a presentation regarding the City's Senate Bill (SB) 1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutants: Organic Waste Recovery implementation.
City's Strategic Goals:
• Continue to improve high quality municipal services
• Foster community health by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving environmental quality
Climate Action Plan Reduction Strategy:
This item supports implementation of Climate Action Plan measure SW-1, which advances food waste and organics collection in an effort to reduce waste sent to the landfill and SW-3, which advances waste diversion efforts community wide with particular focus on organic and recyclable waste.
BACKGROUND:
In September 2016, SB 1383, established methane emissions reduction targets in a statewide effort to reduce emissions from short-lived climate pollutants in various sectors of California's economy. Methane from decomposing organic waste in landfills is a significant source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, therefore SB 1383 requires CalRecycle to develop regulations to reduce the disposal of organic waste 50% below 2014 levels by 2020, and 75% by 2025. Additionally, CalRecycle must implement
Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: January 25, 2022
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requirements to recover 20% of edible food for human consumption that is currently landfilled by 2025.
City staff have been working in partnership with the City's waste hauler, EDCO, and collaboratively with City Departments and the County of San Diego to meet SB 1383 responsibilities: provide organics collection services to all residents and businesses, establish edible food recovery programs, conduct education and outreach to the community, procure recyclable and recovered organic products, secure access to recycling and edible food recovery capacity, and monitor compliance and conduct enforcement.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive a presentation regarding the City's Senate Bill (SB) 1383 implementation.
Reviewed by:
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Attachment: A - SB 1383 Update Presentation
• SB 1383 is the most significant waste reduction mandate to be adopted in California in the last 30 years
• SB 1383 requires the state to reduce organic waste
disposal by 75% by 2025
• The law also requires that 20°/o of currently disposed edible food be recovered for human consumption by 2025
• This has significant policy and legal implications for the state and local governments
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• EDCO offers free kitchen caddies to residents
• Commercial to roll out in 2022
• Almost 100 customers to start 3rd week of Feb
• EDCO to continue one on one consultations
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January 25, 2022
Mayor and Members of the City Council
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Greg Humora, City Manager 6fr
SUBJECT: Appointment of Applicants to the City's Arts and Culture Commission On October 12, 2021 the Council adopted Ordinance No. 2021 -2888 creating an Arts and Culture Commission ("Commission"). Council directed staff to recruit for the Commission in the same manner as the City's Board and Commission recruitment process. Staff published a recruitment flyer and application on the City website and social media outlets, posted the flyer in City Hall, and issued a press release.
The Commission will serve as an advisory body to City Council. The mission, duties and functions of the Commission are as follows:
(a) The mission of the Arts and Culture Commission is to promote the arts, along with the historical, aesthetic, and cultural aspects of the community by using the arts as a mechanism to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
(b) The commission shall have the following duties and functions:
(1) Serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council on policies relating to public art; (2) Promote, encourage and increase support for the arts; (3) Make recommendations on new ways to integrate arts and culture into community life;
(4) Plan, participate in, and/or help sponsor events showcasing art throughout the City;
(5) Consult and work with community organizations to coordinate activities of the Commission.
The Commission will meet at least four times per year. The Commission will set the time and place of regularly scheduled meetings at its first meeting. All Commission meetings will be subject to the Brown Act.
The term of each member of the Commission will be for four years with not more than three members' terms expiring in any year. When the initial seven members are selected, two members will be randomly chosen to serve an initial two-year term, two other members will be randomly chosen to serve an initial three-year term, and the remaining three members will serve an initial four-year term.
To be considered for the interview process, applicants submitted their applications to the City Clerk's office no later than 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Eleven qualified applications were received at the close of the deadline.
The Commission will consist of seven voting members from the following categories:
• one (1) member to be an art educator (kindergarten through 8th grade); • one (1) member to be an art educator (9th grade through college); • one (1) member to represent the visual arts;
• one ( 1) member to represent the performing arts;
• one (1) member to represent the musical arts; and
• two (2) members at-large.
If these particular appointments cannot be made and consequently vacancies occur, the remaining vacancies may be appointed at large. All seven members shall be resident electors of the City or be employed at a place of business in the City with a direct relationship to the Commission membership categories listed above, or serve in a volunteer capacity at a nonprofit organization in the City with a direct relationship to the Commission membership categories listed above.
Interviews were conducted at the January 11 th City Council meeting. The Mayor will make the appointments with the approval of the City Council at the January 25th City Council meeting Attached is a matrix outlining the categories each applicant is eligible to fill.
Staff recommends the Mayor with the approval of the City Council, make the appointments to fill the Arts and Culture Commission and that the City Council adopt the attached resolution confirming the appointments.
Attachments: A Applicant Matrix
B. Resolution
APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESAAPPOINTING
MEMBERS TO THE CITY'S ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
WHEREAS, On October 12, 2021, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2021-2888 creating an Arts and Culture Commission (the "Commission"); WHEREAS, City Council directed staff to recruit for the Commission in the same manner as the City's Board's and Commission's recruitment process. Staff published a recruitment flyer on the City website and social media outlets, posted the flyer in City Hall, and issued a press release; WHEREAS, the Commission shall serve as an advisory body to the City Council. The mission, duties and functions of the Commission shall be:
(a) The mission of the Arts and Culture Commission is to promote the arts, along with the historical, aesthetic, and cultural aspects of the community by using the arts as a mechanism to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
(b) The Commission shall have the following duties and functions:
(1) Serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council on policies relating to public art; (2) Promote, encourage and increase support for the arts; (3) Make recommendations on new ways to integrate arts and culture into community life;
(4) Plan, participate in, and/or help sponsor events showcasing art throughout the City; (5) Consult and work with community organizations to coordinate activities of the Commission.
WHEREAS, the Commission shall consist of seven voting members from the following categories:
• one (1) member to be an art educator (kindergarten through 8th grade); • one (1) member to be an art educator (9th grade through college); • one (1) member to represent the visual arts;
• one (1) member to represent the performing arts;
• one (1) member to represent the musical arts; and
• two (2) members at-large.
WHEREAS, if these particular appointments cannot be made and consequently vacancies occur, the remaining vacancies may be appointed at large. All seven members shall be resident electors of the City or be employed at a place of business in the City with a direct relationship to the Commission membership categories listed above, or serve in a volunteer capacity at a non-profit organization in the City with a direct relationship to the Commission membership categories listed above.
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WHEREAS, the term of each member of the Commission will be for four years with not more than three members' terms expiring in any year. When the initial seven members are selected, two members will be randomly chosen to serve an initial two-year term, two other members will be randomly chosen to serve an initial three-year term, and the remaining three members will serve an initial four-year term.
WHEREAS, interviews were conducted at the City Council meeting of January 11, 2022; and WHEREAS, the list of persons below have been recommended to the City Council for appointment to the Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the following are hereby appointed as members of the City of La Mesa's Arts and Culture Commission, with their terms to commence after the oath or affirmation of allegiance for public officers or employees is executed as required by Article XX, Section 3 of the Constitution of the State of California, and to expire on June 30th of 2024, 2025 or 2026, or until their successors are appointed and qualified.
City's Arts and Culture Commission: 7 appointments
(Name) is appointed as the Art Educator (Kindergarten through 8th Grade) representative. (Name) is appointed as the Art Educator (9th Grade through College) representative. (Name) is appointed as the Visual Arts representative.
(Name) is appointed as the Performing Arts representative. (Name) is appointed as the Musical Arts representative. (Name) is appointed as the At-Large representative.
(Name) is appointed as the At-Large representative.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 25th day of January 2022, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2022- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.
MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)
1 La Mesa City Council
Minutes of a Special Meeting
Date:
Location:
December 14, 2021, 5:15 p.m.
Council Chambers and City Manager's Conference Room
City Hall, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California
Present: Vice Mayor Shu
Councilmember Baber
Councilmember Lothian
Councilmember Parent
Absent: Mayor Arapostathis
Staff: City Manager Humora
Assistant City Manager Tomaino
City Attorney Sabine
City Clerk Wiegelman
This meeting was conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent with Government Code Section 54953, as amended by Assembly Bill 361, in relation to the COVID-19 State of Emergency and recommended social distancing measures. _____________________________________________________________________
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Shu called the meeting to order at 5:18 p.m.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no comments.
Vice Mayor Shu adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:19 p.m.
3. CLOSED SESSION
3.1 EXISTING LITIGATION – CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH
LEGAL COUNSEL RELATING TO EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT
2 TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF SECTION 54956.9 OF
THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
The meeting reconvened at 5:38 p.m. with Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Parent present and Mayor Arapostathis absent.
4. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION - CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Sabine announced there were no reportable actions.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Shu adjourned the meeting at 5:38 p.m.
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City Clerk
1 La Mesa City Council and City of La Mesa Successor Agency Meeting Minutes
Date:
Location:
December 14, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California
Present: Mayor Arapostathis
Vice Mayor Shu
Councilmember Baber
Councilmember Lothian
Councilmember Parent
Staff: City Manager Humora
Assistant City Manager Tomaino
City Attorney Sabine
City Clerk Wiegelman
This meeting was conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent with Government Code Section 54953, as amended by Assembly Bill 361, in relation to the COVID-19 State of Emergency and recommended social distancing measures. _____________________________________________________________________
1. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council Agenda. Agenda Items can be taken out of order during the meeting.
The Agenda Items were considered in the order presented, except for Item 9.2 which was considered following Council Committee Reports and Council Committee Reports which were heard after Item 10.2.
Mayor Arapostathis called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER PARENT
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
2 City Attorney Sabine announced there were no reportable actions.
3. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Humora stated the December 10, 2021 criminal court acquittal of former La Mesa Police Officer Matthew Dages did not overturn his employment dismissal from the City of La Mesa. City Manager Humora said Mr. Dages was currently challenging that dismissal in a lawsuit he previously filed in civil court.
City Manager Humora announced City Hall would be closed between Christmas and New Years.
4. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS
The Mayor, Council and staff made announcements and reported on various events taking place in the City. No action was taken.
5. PRESENTATION
5.1 PRESENTATION FROM THE LA MESA VILLAGE ASSOCIATION
REGARDING A PROPOSED DISTRICT SIGN IN THE DOWNTOWN
VILLAGE
Pam Rader, La Mesa Village Association, provided a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed District Sign, highlighting the design, the site selection criteria, the locations considered, the location selected, the project funding, the marketing and advertising campaign, the community engagement efforts, and the next steps in the process.
Council questions and comments ensued.
City Clerk Wiegelman read aloud the first 300 words of the emailed public comments submitted by 4:00 p.m. the day of the Council meeting.
The following members of the public submitted a comment in support of the proposed District Sign in the Downtown Village:
William Walton
Benjamin While
Thomas Jarvis
Nowell Purdue
Lawrence Purdue
Mario Moreno
3 Jennifer Hall
Janette Alcaraz
Hugo Alcaraz
Lynn O'Shaughnessy
Alexis Dachs
Justin Irvin
Andrea Rae
Sharon Flack
Claudia Erickson
Kristi Reagan
Peggy Lewis
Max Foster
Lisa Thayer
Council questions and comments continued.
Moved by Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by Councilmember Parent
(1) Approve the intersection of La Mesa Boulevard and Palm Avenue as the location of the District Sign; and (2) Approve the partnership of the La Mesa Parks and Recreation Foundation as a fiscal sponsor.
Yes (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Parent
Approved (5 to 0)
6. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
City Clerk Wiegelman read aloud the first 300 words of the emailed public comments submitted by 4:00 p.m. the day of the Council meeting.
4 Teri Andre submitted a comment regarding Councilmember Lothian's remarks at the November 23, 2021, Council meeting equating the rise in crime to the creation of the the Community Police Oversight Board.
8. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
Councilmember Baber announced he would recuse himself for Item 9.7 because he had a potential conflict of interest under Government Code Section 87100 due to the proximity of his home to Collier Park.
Councilmember Baber announced he would recuse himself for Items 10.1 and
10.2 because he had a potential conflict of interest under Government Code Section 87100 due to him being a Board Member of the County of San Diego Countywide Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL
(Items 9.1 through 9.7)
Councilmember Lothian requested Consent Calendar Item 9.2 be pulled for separate consideration.
Moved by Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by Councilmember Baber
Approve Consent Calendar Items 9.1 through 9.6, except for Item 9.2.
Yes (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Parent
Approved (5 to 0)
9.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF
ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING
Approve.
9.3 SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT TO ADD THE JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY
AND CLARIFY LANGUAGE TO ADDRESS EMPLOYEE STEP
INCREASE ELIGIBILITY IN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT TO THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA
MESA AND THE LA MESA POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION IN
SECTION 1.12.01 HOLIDAY LEAVE REGARDING THE ADDITION OF THE JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY; AND IN SECTION 1.46 SALARIES TO
5 CLARIFY LANGUAGE TO ADDRESS EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE
ELIGIBILITY
Resolution No. 2021-155
Adopt the Resolution.
9.4 RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 12.44.130 OF THE LA MESA
MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING A DISABLED PERSONS PARKING
SPACE AT 4601 3RD STREET
Resolution No. 2021-156
Adopt the Resolution.
9.5 GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG) ICOMMUTE GO BY BIKE MINI-GRANT
PROGRAM
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE
SANDAG ICOMMUTE GO BY BIKE MINI-GRANT PROGRAM;
ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IF AWARDED; AND
APPOINTING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE
ALL AGREEMENTS AND ANY AMENDMENTS
Resolution No. 2021-157
Adopt the Resolution.
9.6 RESOLUTION APPROVING A TASK ORDER FOR SCHMIDT DESIGN GROUP, INC. TO PREPARE A PARK MASTER PLAN FOR THE
PROPERTY ON WAITE DRIVE
Resolution No. 2021-158
Adopt the Resolution.
9.2 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 JANUARY 1, 2022 THROUGH JANUARY 30, 2022
Mayor Arapostathis and Councilmember Parent gave an overview of the purpose and efforts of the Public Comment Policy Ad Hoc Subcommittee.
Councilmember Lothian inquired about when the City would return to inperson meetings.
6 Council questions and comments ensued.
ACTION: Following Council discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to place an item on the January 11, 2022 Council agenda to discuss returning to in-person meetings and to provide information on how the City would implement current state and county requirements for in-person meetings to ensure the health and safety of all attendees.
Council questions and comments continued.
Resolution No. 2021-160
Moved by Councilmember Baber
Seconded by Mayor Arapostathis
Adopt the Resolution.
Yes (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Parent
Approved (5 to 0)
9.7 APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR SPECIFIED GRANT FUNDS
THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION LOCAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR SPECIFIED GRANT
FUNDS THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION LOCAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO FUND THE
MACARTHUR PARK MASTER PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT, WAITE DRIVE PARK MASTER PLAN, KUHLKEN FIELD
RESTROOM PROJECT, AND COLLIER PARK RENOVATION
PROJECT, AND IF AWARDED, ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS; APPOINTING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO
EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS AND ANY AMENDMENTS FOR THE
PROJECT; AND APPROVING THE ADDITION OF THE KUHLKEN
FIELD RESTROOM IN THE 2021-2023 CIP BUDGET
Councilmember Baber left the dais at 6:35 p.m.
City Clerk Wiegelman read aloud the first 300 words of the emailed public comments submitted by 4:00 p.m. the day of the Council meeting.
Susan Wayne submitted a comment regarding the draft MacArthur Park Master Plan.
7 Resolution No. 2021-159
Moved by Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by Vice Mayor Shu
Adopt the Resolution.
Yes (4): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Parent
Abstain (1): Councilmember Baber
Approved (4 to 0)
10. CONSENT CALENDAR - SUCCESSOR AGENCY
(Items 10.1 through 10.2)
Moved by Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by Vice Mayor Shu
Approve Consent Calendar Items 10.1 through 10.2.
Yes (4): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Parent
Abstain (1): Councilmember Baber
Approved (4 to 0)
10.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF
ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING
Approve.
10.2 RESOLUTIONS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE LA MESA
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
a. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET
FOR THE 12-MONTH FISCAL YEAR PERIOD FROM JULY 1,
2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023 (ROPS 22-23 PERIOD) AND
APPROVING RELATED ACTIONS; AND
Resolution No. 2021-039 SA
Adopt the Resolution.
8 b. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS 22-
23) FOR THE 12-MONTH FISCAL YEAR PERIOD FROM JULY 1,
2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023 AND APPROVING RELATED
ACTIONS
Resolution No. 2021-040 SA
Adopt the Resolution.
11. STAFF REPORT
11.1 CONSIDERATION OF INTERIM APPOINTMENT FOR THE POSITION
OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
Councilmember Baber returned to the dais at 6:38 p.m.
Director of Administrative Services Freeman explained the purpose for the interim appointment and provided an overview of Scott Huth's professional experience.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Moved by Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by Councilmember Baber
(1) Adopt the Resolution authorizing the hiring of a retired annuitant pursuant to Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21221(h); and (2) Approve the Employment Agreement with Scott Huth for the interim appointment to the position of Director of Public Works.
Yes (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Parent
Approved (5 to 0)
a. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A RETIRED
ANNUITANT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS
7522.56 AND 21221(h)
Resolution No. 2021-161
Adopt the Resolution.
b. APPROVAL OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH SCOTT
HUTH FOR THE INTERIM APPOINTMENT TO THE POSITION
OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
9 Approve the Agreement for Temporary Employment.
12. COUNCIL INITIATED
12.1 CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A CITY COUNCIL POSITION ON
THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG)
VEHICLE MILEAGE TAX, ADDITIONAL SALES TAX, AND RIDESHARE (UBER/LYFT) FEES AS PROPOSED IN THE REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION PLAN - COUNCILMEMBER LOTHIAN
Councilmember Lothian inquired about the role of the City's SANDAG representative and the voting obligations of the representative.
Council questions and comments ensued.
The following members of the public spoke in support of the SANDAG vehicle mileage tax, additional sales tax, and rideshare fees as proposed in the Regional Transportation Plan:
Wendy Mihalic
Janet Castanos
Mairs Ryan
City Clerk Wiegelman read aloud the first 300 words of the emailed public comments submitted by 4:00 p.m. the day of the Council meeting.
The following members of the public submitted a comment in support of the SANDAG vehicle mileage tax, additional sales tax, and rideshare fees as proposed in the Regional Transportation Plan:
Dann Szymanowski
Christopher Glenn
The following member of the public submitted a comment in opposition to the SANDAG vehicle mileage tax, additional sales tax, and rideshare fees as proposed in the Regional Transportation Plan:
Kristine Alessio
Following Council questions and comments, no action was taken.
13. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
The Mayor and Council reported on various outside boards, commissions and committee meetings they attended. No action was taken.
10 14. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))
There were no reports.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
There were no remarks.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meetings of the City Council and the City of La Mesa Successor Agency at 7:35 p.m.
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City Clerk
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0 -.~-H,-L~-S_A _____________ ,N_ T_E_RO_ _FF_IC_E_M_E_M_O_ DATE: January 25, 2022
TO:
FROM:
Mayor and Members of the City Council
Megan Wiegelman, City Clerk ~
Greg Humora, City Manager,(ptf'
Glenn Sabine, City Attorn~ ,
VIA:
SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Making Findings Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, as Amended by Assembly Bill 361, and Authorizing the Continued Use of Virtual Meetings of the Legislative Bodies of the City of La Mesa for the 30-day Period Beginning February 1, 2022 Through February 28, 2022
On September 28, 2021, the City Council was apprised of the latest Assembly Bill No. 361 (AB 361) signed by Governor Newsom allowing legislative bodies to continue to utilize remote/virtual platforms for meetings as long as one of the following three criteria was met:
• State or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing; or
• For the purpose of determining, by majority vote, whether as a result of the state of emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees; or
• The City Council has previously determined, by majority vote, that, as a result of the state of emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
A city may meet remotely or use a combination of in-person/virtual (hybrid) platform under AB 361 during a declared state of emergency by the Governor via Government Code § 54953(e) et seq. Based on the above criteria, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-115 to allow continued remote teleconference meetings of the legislative bodies of the City of La Mesa for the month of October 2021 at its September 28, 2021 meeting. Subsequently, the City Council adopted Resolution Nos. 2021 -129 and 2021-153 to allow continued remote teleconference meetings of the legislative bodies of the City of La Mesa for the months of November and December 2021 and January 2022.
To continue meeting based on the parameters set forth in AB 361, the City Council must adopt subsequent resolutions each month prior to the expiration date of the previously adopted resolutions requesting the same. The adoption of the proposed Resolution is required to allow the City's legislative bodies to hold hybrid meetings in which Councilmembers, Board Members, and Commissioners may choose to continue to participate virtually. Staff recommends adopting the attached draft resolution this evening to continue remote teleconference meeting options for the month of February.
Attached for your reference is the original staff report which provides further background on AB 361 and Resolution Nos. 2021-115, 2021-129, 2021-153, and 2021-160.
Attachment: A. Draft Resolution
B. September 28th Council Staff Report
C. Resolution No. 2021-115
D. Resolution No. 2021-129
E. Resolution No. 2021-153
F. Resolution No. 2021-160
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953, AS
AMENDED BY ASSEMBLY BILL 361, AND RE-AUTHORIZING THE
CONTINUED USE OF VIRTUAL MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY OF LA MESA FOR THE 30-DAY PERIOD BEGINNING
FEBRUARY 1, 2022 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2022
WHEREAS, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor issued Executive Order Nos. N-08-21, N-25-20 and N-29-20, which suspended certain provisions of the Ralph M.
Brown Act to allow legislative bodies to conduct public meetings without strict compliance with the teleconferencing provisions of the Brown Act;
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 361, which was signed into law on September 16, 2021, amended Government Code section 54953, to provide relief from the teleconferencing provisions of the Brown Act under certain circumstances provided the legislative body makes certain findings;
WHEREAS, as a result of the COVI D-19 pandemic, the Governor proclaimed a state of emergency on March 4, 2020, in accordance with the section 8625 of the California Emergency Services Act, and the state of emergency remains in effect; and WHEREAS, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the California Department of Health and County of San Diego Public Health Services continue to recommended measures to promote social distancing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa as follows:
1. That the Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the previously declared and existing state of emergency arising from the COVID-19 pandemic;
2. That the state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members of the Council to meet safely in person, and further that local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing;
3. That the legislative bodies of the City may continue to conduct public meetings in accordance with Government Code section 54953(e); and
4. That the Council will reconsider the above findings within 30-days of this Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 25th day of January 2022, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTACHMENT A
CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2022- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.
MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)
STAFF REPORT
REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: September 28, 2021
SUBJECT: Provide Direction Regarding Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361) and Recent Developments Regarding Teleconferenced
Meetings and Approach to Future Meetings and Possible
Adoption of Resolution Making Findings Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54953, as Amended by
AB 361, and Authorizing the Continued Use of Virtual
Meetings
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: City Clerk
SUMMARY:
Issues:
Should the City Council adopt the"Resolution making findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, as amended by Assembly Bill 361, and authorizing the continued use of virtual meetings?
Recommendation:
Receive information and provide direction regarding AB 361 and recent developments regarding teleconferenced meetings and approach to future meetings.
Fiscal Impact:
None.
City's Strategic Goals:
o Safe Community
10 ATTACHMENT B
Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: September 28, 2021
BACKGROUND:
On March 17, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-29-20, which allowed for relaxed provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act (Brown Act) that allowed legislative bodies to conduct meetings through teleconferencing without having to meet the strict compliance of the Brown Act. All provisions of Executive Order N-29-20 concerning the conduct of public meetlngs will expire on September 30, 2021.
DISCUSSION:
AB 361 was signed into law by the Governor on September 16, 2021, and went into effect immediately. It amends the Brown Act to allow local legislative bodies to continue using teleconferencing and viltual meeting technology after the September 30, 2021, expiration of the current Brown Act exemptions as long as there is a "proclaimed state of emergency" by the Governor. This a!lowance also depends on state or local officials imposing or recommending measures that promote social distancing or a legislative body finding that meeting in person would present an imminent safety risk to attendees. Though adopted in the context of the pandemic, AB 361 will allow for virtual meetings during other proclaimed emergencies, such as earthquakes or wildfires, where physical attendance may present a risk.
AB 361 requires the following:
o public agencies to make findings by majority vote within 30 days of the first teleconferenced meeting under AB 361 and every 30 days thereafter that a state of emergency still exists and continues to directly impact the ability of the members to meet safely in person, or that officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing;
e a public comment period where the public can address the legislative body directly;
a prohibits councils and boards from limiting public comments to only comments submitted in advance and specifies that the legislative body "must provide an opportunity for the public to ... offer comment in real time." (Government Code 54953( e) (2) (E);
" the legislative body must allow a reasonable time for public comment during the comment periods;
0 The agenda must include information on the manner in which the public may access the meeting and provide comments remotely;
., if technical problems arise that result in the public's access being disrupted, the legislative body may not take any vote or other official action until the technical
I .••
Report to IVlayor and Councllmembers
Date: September 28, 2021
disruption Is corrected and public access Is restored
AB 361 will sunset on January 1, 2024.
CONCLUSION:
In light of AB 361, the continuing COVID-19 State of Emergency declared by the Governor, the continuing recommendations by the County of San Diego Public Health Services of social distancing as a mechanism for preventing the spread of COVID-19, and the continued threats to health and safety posed by indoor public meetings with large attendance, staff recommends the Council adopt the proposed Resolution making the findings required to initially invoke AB 361.
The procedures currently set up for City Council meetings, which provide public attendance and comment through a call-In or Internet-based service option, satisfy the requirements of AB 361. The City Cieri< will work with City Boards, Commissions, and Tasl< Forces to ensure that their meeting procedures for all meetings conducted after September 30, 2021 comply with AB 361. Continued reliance will require the Council to adopt a new resolution making required findings every 30 days.
Reviewed by:
Greg Humora
City Manager
Attachments: A. Resolution
Respectfully submitted by:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-115
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953, AS
AMENDED BY ASSEMBLY BILL 361, AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUED
USE OF VIRTUAL MEETINGS
WHEREAS, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor issued Executive Order Nos. N-08-21, N-25-20 and N-29-20, which suspended ceIiain provisions of the Ralph M.
Brown Act to allow legislative bodies to conduct public meetings without strict compliance with the teleconferencing provisions of the Brown Act;
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 361, which was signed into law on September 16, 2021, . amended Government Code section 54953, to provide relief from the teleconferencing provisions of the Brown Act under certain circumstances provided the legislative body mal<es certain findings;
WHEREAS, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor proclaimed a state of emergency on March 4, 2020, in accordance with the section 8625 of the California Emergency Services Act. and the state of emergency remains in effect; and WHEREAS, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the California Department of Health and County of San Diego Public Health Services continue to recommended measures to promote social distancing,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVEO by the City Council of the City of La Mesa as follows:
1. That the Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the previously declared and existing state of emergency arising from the COVID-19 pandemic;
2. That the state of emergency continues to directly Impact the ability of the members of the Council to meet safely in person, and further that local officials continue to Impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing;
3. That the Council may continue to conduct public meetings in accordance with Government Code section 54953(e); and
4. That the Council will reconsider the above findings within 30-days of this Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 281h day of September 2021, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Baber, Parent, Shu, and Mayor Arapostathis NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTACHMENT C
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CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of.La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2021-115, duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited. le
MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-129
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953, AS
AMENDED BY ASSEMBLY BILL 361, AND RE-AUTHORIZING THE
· CONTINUED USE OF VIRTUAL MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY OF LA MESA FOR THE 30-DAY PERIOD BEGINNING
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2021
WHEREAS, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor issued Executive Order Nos. N-08-21, N-25-20 and N-29-20, which suspended certain provisions of the Ralph M.
Brown Act to allow legislative bodies to conduct public meetings without strict compliance with the teleconferencing provisions of the Brown Act;
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 361, which was signed into law on September 16, 2021, amended Government Code section 54953, to provide relief from the teleconferencing provisions of the Brown Act under certain circumstances provided the legislative body makes certain findings;
WHEREAS, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor proclaimed a state of emergency on March 4, 2020, in accordance with the section 8625 of the California Emergency Services Act, and the state of emergency remains in effect; and WHEREAS, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the California Department of Health and County of San Diego Public Health Services continue to recommended measures to promote social distancing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa as follows:
1. That the Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the previously declared and existing state of emergency arising from the COVID-19 pandemic;
2. That the state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members of the Council to meet safely in person, and further that local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing;
3. That the legislative bodies of the City may continue to conduct public meetings in accordance with Government Code section 54953(e); and
4. That the Council will reconsider the above findings within 30-days of this Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 26th day of October 2021, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Baber, Parent, Shu, and Mayor Arapostathis NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTACHMENT D
CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2021-129, duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited. ·.\ I,! f' ,'..
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(SEAL.·Of CIT'y>)
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MEGAN WIEGELMAN, ·cMC, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-153
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953, AS
AMENDED BY ASSEMBLY BILL 361, AND RE-AUTHORIZING THE
CONTINUED USE OF VIRTUAL MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY OF LA MESA FOR THE 30-DAY PERIOD BEGINNING
DECEMBER 1, 2021 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021
WHEREAS, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor issued Executive Order Nos. N-08-21, N-25-20 and N-29-20, which suspended certain provisions of the Ralph M.
Brown Act to allow legislative bodies to conduct public meetings without strict compliance with the teleconferencing provisions of the Brown Act;
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 361, which was signed into law on September 16, 2021, amended Government Code section 54953, to provide relief from the teleconferencing provisions of the Brown Act under certain circumstances provided the legislative body makes certain findings;
WHEREAS, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor proclaimed a state of emergency on March 4, 2020, in accordance with the section 8625 of the California Emergency Services Act, and the state of emergency remains in effect; and WHEREAS, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the California Department of Health and County of San Diego Public Health Services continue to recommended measures to promote social distancing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa as follows:
1. That the Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the previously declared and existing state of emergency arising from the COVID-19 pandemic;
2. That the state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members of the Council to meet safely in person, and further that local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing;
3. That the legislative bodies of the City may continue to conduct public meetings in accordance with Government Code section 54953(e); and
4. That the Council will reconsider the above findings within 30-days of this Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 23rd day of November 2021, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Baber, Lothian, Parent, Shu, and Mayor Arapostathis NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTACHMENT E
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CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2021-153, duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.
MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-160
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953, AS
AMENDED BY ASSEMBLY BILL 361, AND RE-AUTHORIZING THE
CONTINUED USE OF VIRTUAL MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY OF LA MESA FOR THE 30-DAY PERIOD BEGINNING
JANUARY 1, 2022 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2022
WHEREAS, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor issued Executive Order Nos. N-08-21, N-25-20 and N-29-20, which suspended certain provisions of the Ralph M.
Brown Act to allow legislative bodies to conduct public meetings without strict compliance with the teleconferencing provisions of the Brown Act;
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 361, which was signed into law on September 16, 2021, amended Government Code section 54953, to provide relief from the teleconferencing provisions of the Brown Act under certain circumstances provided the legislative body makes certain findings;
WHEREAS, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor proclaimed a state of emergency on March 4, 2020, in accordance with the section 8625 of the California Emergency Services Act, and the state of emergency remains in effect; and WHEREAS, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the California Department of Health and County of San Diego Public Health Services continue to recommended measures to promote social distancing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa as follows:
1. That the Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the previously declared and existing state of emergency arising from the COVID-19 pandemic;
2. That the state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members of the Council to meet safely in person, and further that local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing;
3. That the legislative bodies of the City may continue to conduct public meetings in accordance with Government Code section 54953(e); and
4. That the Council will reconsider the above findings within 30-days of this Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 14th day of December 2021, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
Councilmembers Baber, Lothian, Parent, Shu, and Mayor Arapostathis None
ABSENT: None
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CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2021-160, duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.
MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMG, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)
DATE:
CITY OF
LAMESA
STAFF RE.PORT
REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
January 25, 2022
SUBJECT: Resolution of the City Council of the City of La Mesa 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
ISSUING DEPT: Public Works
SUMMARY:
Issue:
Should the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the application and acceptance of funding for all California Department of Resources and Recycling (CalRecycle) grant and payment programs for which the City of La Mesa is eligible for the next five years?
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt the resolution authorizing the application and acceptance of funding for all 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.
Fiscal Impact:
Approval of the attached resolution would allow the City to accept funding from Cal Recycle grant and payment programs for which the City of La Mesa is eligible for the next five years. The funding received as a result of this action would be allocated to the Environmental Services Fund (Fund 208) to promote recycling programs. In FY21-22 the City of La Mesa is estimated to receive $79,162 for the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program. No matching funds are required and no General Funds will be used.
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City's Strategic Goals:
• Continue to improve high quality municipal services
• Foster community health by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving environmental quality
Climate Action Plan Reduction Strategy:
This item supports implementation of Climate Action Plan measure SW-1, which advances food waste and organics collection in an effort to reduce waste sent to the landfill and SW-3, which advances waste diversion efforts community wide with particular focus on organic and recyclable waste.
BACKGROUND:
In September 2016, SB 1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutants: Organic Waste Recovery (SB 1383), established methane emissions reduction targets in a statewide effort to reduce emissions from short-lived climate pollutants in various sectors of California's economy. Methane from decomposing organic waste in landfills is a significant source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, therefore SB 1383 requires CalRecycle to develop regulations to reduce the disposal of organic waste 50% below 2014 levels by 2020, and 75% by 2025. Additionally, CalRecycle must implement requirements to recover 20% of edible food for human consumption that is currently landfilled by 2025.
CalRecycle offers funding opportunities authorized by legislation to assist public and private entities in the safe and effective management of the waste stream. On January 4, 2022, CalRecycle released the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program pursuant to Chapter 395, Statues of 2016.
DISCUSSION:
The SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program is a non-competitive grant program will provide one-time funding to local jurisdictions to assist with the implementation of regulation requirements associated with SB 1383. $57,000,000 is available for this grant cycle, fiscal year 2021-2022 with a $20,000 base award for each eligible applicant and will distribute remaining funds to eligible entities based on per capita calculations using the Department of Finance's January 2021 population statistics. The City of La Mesa is estimated to receive a total one-time payment of $79,162. The funding will be used on SB 1383 education and outreach, edible food recovery, capacity planning, record keeping, enforcement and inspection, and program evaluation/gap analysis. The
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attached resolution would authorize the City to apply for all future CalRecycle grant and payment programs for which the City of eligible for up to five years.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the 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.
Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
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Attachment: A - Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
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 WHEREAS, Public Resources Code sections 48000 et seq., 14581, and 42023.1 (g), authorize the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to administer various grant and payment programs in furtherance of the State of California's (state) efforts to reduce, recycle and reuse solid waste generated in the state thereby preserving landfill capacity and protecting public health and safety and the environment; WHEREAS, in furtherance of this authority, CalRecycle is required to establish procedures governing the administration of the payment programs; and administration of the application, awarding, and management of the grant programs; WHEREAS, CalRecycle's procedures for administering payment and grant programs require, among other things, an applicant's governing body to declare by resolution certain authorizations related to the administration of the payment and grant program; WHEREAS, if awarded, the applicant is required to use funds for activities related to recycling programs; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa adopted a Climate Action Plan in March 2018, which establishes a goal to divert 75 percent of all waste from the landfill by 2035.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the City Council authorizes the submittal of applications and funding requests to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for any and all grant and payment programs offered that the City of La Mesa is eligible;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager, or a designee, is authorized and to execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited applications, agreements, amendments, and so on, for all grant documents and forms necessary to secure these funds and to implement and carry out the approved activities; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, the City, if awarded the grant, appropriates the funds, provided however, that if the actual revenue received from the source specified should be more or less than the anticipated grant award, that the appropriations shall be adjusted to equal the amount actually received; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these authorizations are effective for five (5) years from the date of adoption of this Resolution.
Attachment A
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 25th day of January 2022, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2022- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the 25th of January 2022, and by the vote therein recited.
MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)
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REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: January 25, 2022
SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing a Task Order to NV5 for the Environmental Planning and Engineering Design Services for Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Project, Phase 7
ISSUING DEPT: Public Works
SUMMARY:
Issue:
Should the City Council approve a resolution awarding a task order to NV5 for the environmental planning and engineering design services for Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Project, Phase 7 for $478,294?
Recommendation:
Approve a resolution authorizing a task order to NV5 for the environmental planning and engineering design services for Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Project, Phase 7 for $478,294.
Fiscal Impact:
Funds in the amount of $478,294 are available in CIP Account 301200SF-6830 for the project. No general fund money will be used.
City's Strategic Goals:
Continue to improve high quality municipal services.
Environmental Review:
As part of this contract, a CEQA review will be completed.
Climate Action Plan Reduction Strategy:
The intent of the project is to reduce inflow and infiltration of storm water into the sewer system thereby reducing impacts to wastewater transportation and treatment which in turn contributes to Pure Water Program (W-3) and reduction of energy usage (E-3) due to less transportation and treatment of wastewater.
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BACKGROUND:
The City has prioritized rehabilitation or replacement of sewer pipe prone to collapse, and storm water inflow and infiltration (l&I). Inflow and infiltration into the sewer system increases La Mesa's wastewater flows to the Metropolitan conveyance system and treatment plant at Point Loma. By reducing storm water inflow and infiltration into the sewer, the City will also reduce its transportation and treatment costs to the City of San Diego and lessen the burden on the treatment plant and environment.
Over the past 20 years, the City of La Mesa has actively been working on l&I mitigation projects.
The City has completed five phases of l&I mitigation and three phases of Alvarado trunk sewer upgrade projects.
The City has prioritized replacing or rehabilitating concrete pipes as they are prone to collapse and failure resulting in sewer overflows, backups and higher costs for emergency repairs. The Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Project, Phase 7 proposes to encompass the area north of University Avenue, east of Harbinson Avenue, and west of Pomona Avenue (Attachment C).
The sewer infrastructure in this area is approximately 75 years old and has a significant amount of concrete and clay pipe. Clay pipe although generally structurally stable, can allow excessive l&I into the system through pipe joints and cracks.
In April 2018, the City advertised a request for qualifications for as-needed engineering consultant services. NVS was selected as one of the qualified firms to provide professional engineering service for Collection Systems. NVS has satisfactorily performed services for various previous City projects in the past.
DISCUSSION:
The preliminary cost of the l&I Mitigation Project, Phase 7 is estimated at $7M. This includes planning, design, environmental study, surveying, construction, inspection, construction management and administration. For large scale sewer construction projects, the City in the past has successfully applied for and received State Revolving Fund loans. It is proposed that the City proceed to expedite the replacement of the sewer pipe prone to l&I and avoid additional costs and environmental issues that may arise in cases of emergency repairs or replacements.
The City has received a proposal from NVS for $478,294 to provide environmental planning and engineering design services that include:
• Performing a CEQA review
• Surveying of the project area
• Engineering evaluation and design of the project
• Assisting the City with the State Revolving Fund loan application process CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached resolution authorizing a task order to NVS for the environmental planning and engineering design services for Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Project, Phase 7 for $478,294.
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to NV5 for the environmental planning and engineering design services for Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Project, Phase 7 for $478,294.
Reviewed by:
Greg Humora
City Manager
Attachments:
A Resolution
B. NV5 Proposal
C. Project Map - Phase 7
Respectfully Submitted:
Scott Huth
Acting Director of Public Works
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S arm Water Program Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
AUTHORIZING A TASK ORDER TO NV5 FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL
PLANNING AND ENGINEERING DESIGN OF WASTEWATER INFLOW AND INFILTRATION MITIGATION PROJECT, PHASE 7
WHEREAS, one of the City of La Mesa's strategic goals is to continue to improve high quality municipal service;
WHEREAS, the City has prioritized rehabilitation or replacement of sewer pipe prone to collapse, and storm water inflow and infiltration (l&I); WHEREAS, over past 20 years, the City has actively been working on l&I Mitigation Projects to reduce the City's financial and environmental impacts; WHEREAS, the condition assessment of La Mesa sewer pipe shows that Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Project, Phase 7 that is located in the neighborhood north of University Avenue, east of Harbinson Avenue, west of Pomona Avenue, has concrete and clay pipe that are exhibiting l&I; and
WHEREAS, in 2018, NV5 was selected to provide professional engineering services in the area of sewer collection systems.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized and instructed to execute for and on behalf of the City a Task Order between the City of La Mesa and NV5, for a fee not to exceed $478,294, for environmental planning and engineering design of Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Project, Phase 7. Said contract is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 25th day of January 2022, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2021-_, duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.
MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)
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NV 5
December 21, 2021
Hamed Hashemian, PE
Principal Engineer
City of La Mesa
8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, CA 91941
SUBJECT: Phase 7 Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Program Sewer Improvement Proposal Dear Hamed:
NV5, Inc. (NV5) appreciates the opportunity to provide design, Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Loan application preparation, and environmental support to the City of La Mesa (City) for their Phase 7 Inflow and Infiltration (l&I) Mitigation program and is pleased to submit this scope and fee proposal.
Per our discussions, the City of La Mesa is looking to continue the rehabilitation of their sewer system in a residential area that flows into the University Trunk Sewer. The project includes sewer mains north of University Avenue, between Harbison Avenue and Pomona Avenue. The City identified approximately 10,300-feet of pipelines that require replacement or rehabilitation, including 57 manholes. Initial rehabilitation and rep lacement concepts are shown in an exhibit provided by the City (Sewer Condition). The project will include evaluating relocation of two (2) segments from an easement to public right-of-way. The lengths of pipeline rehabilitation and pipeline replacement listed above may be adjusted once a review of CCTV videos is completed during the preliminary design, and the scope of services and fee adjusted accordingly. NV5 will be phasing this effort by first preparing preliminary design plans, environmental documentation and construction phase funding application needed to apply for a CWSRF Loan from the State Water Resource Control Board's Division of Financial Assistance (DFA).
This scope and fee is prepared under our as-needed contract with approved hourly charge rates and escalation factors. An updated rate sheet is included as Attachment B. This proposal is valid for 90 days. We appreciate the opportunity to provide this proposal and look forward to working with the City of La Mesa. Please feel free to call Carmen at 858-385-2131 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
NV5, Inc.
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Regional Managing Director
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J lian Palacios, PE
Engineering Manager
15092 Avenue of Science. Suite 200 I San Diego. CA 92128 I www.NV5.com I Office 858.385.0500 I Fax 858.385.0400
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I. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The project includes approximately 10,300-ft of pipeline requiring rehabilitation or replacement within the City's sewer collection system in an area north of University Avenue and west of Pomona Avenue. A condition assessment will be completed by reviewing CCTV videos provided by the City, and recommendations for improvements developed and summarized in an exhibit.
As an optional task, NV5 will complete manhole inspections in the project area to evaluate condition and need for rehabilitation or replacement. For segments to be replaced, improvements could include a change in vertical alignment (slope) to improve hydraulic conditions and/or maintenance of the sewer mains. Hydraulic modeling is not anticipated or included in this scope of services. The lengths of pipeline rehabilitation and pipeline replacement listed above may be adjusted once a review of CCTV videos is completed during the preliminary design, and the scope of services and fee adjusted accordingly. NV5 will be phasing this effort by first preparing preliminary design plans, environmental documentation and construction phase funding application needed to apply for a CWSRF Loan from the State Water Resource Control Board's Division of Financial Assistance (DFA).
Based on our current understanding of the project, we propose the following tasks to complete the l&I Mitigation Project Phase 7 Improvements.
Phase I - PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND STATE REVOLVING FUND APPLICATION PACKAGES A.1. Kickoff Meeting with City Staff
NV5 will meet with City staff to discuss the overall project and objectives, to establish lines of communication and to identify areas of coordination. NV5 will prepare a meeting agenda and meeting minutes for review and acceptance by the City. Meeting minutes will be submitted to the City within one week in electronic PDF format.
Deliverables:
Meeting Agenda and Minutes (PDF)
A.2. Survey
NV5 will perform a field topographic survey of the manholes, complete aerial topography along the existing pipeiine alignments included in the Project, and prepare a CAD/Civil 3D drawing containing the points based on the field survey. Boundary lines will be shown based. from record GIS information only.
An NV5 survey crew will perform ties to existing established horizontal and vertical control networks. Those ties will be used to establish a basis of bearing, benchmark, and eight (8) aerial panels and two (2) transect lines for use during aerial mapping. Plotting of easements is excluded from this proposal.
An NV5 survey crew will perform a field topographic survey of up to sixty (60) sewer manholes located within the Project area. Invert elevations along with flow diagrams will be recorded for each manhole. NV5 survey crews will also collect spot shots (4 locations) at each parcel where manholes fall outside of the public right-of-way. Horizontal and vertical accuracy of survey points will be +/-0.10'. Contours will have an accuracy appropriate to a one-foot contour interval, i.e. +/-1.0 feet. Surface appurtenances of existing utilities will be included in the field survey.
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NV5 will create an AutoCAD/Civil 3D drawing including planimetrics and the points as collected by field survey.
Deliverables:
None anticipated
A.3. Utility Coordination and Underground Utility Investigation NV5 will coordinate with utility agencies to obtain utility record maps of pipelines and other facilities for the areas impacted. Only the area with the relocations will be detailed during the initial phase to confirm impacts and viability of the pipeline relocations. No potholing will be done in the initial phase.
Deliverables:
None anticipated
A.4. Lateral Location (OPTIONAL)
The potential pipeline relocations from the existing easements will require an investigation on site of the existing properties to confirm where laterals are within the residential properties and the length required for replumbing of the laterals. Replumbing on the private property requires 2% fall in the lateral; this greatly affects the depth of the main line. An accurate representation early in the process is critical to validate the viability of relocation.
This will require coordination with property owners to confirm access to the laterals and cleanouts on the property. It is anticipated that the City will coordinate access by NV5 staff to private properties. A site visit noted that there are extensive improvements over sewer mains within easements.
Deliverables:
None anticipated
A.5. Project Management and Bi-Weekly Coordination Meetings Constant communication throughout the project is essential. Due to the tight timeline, NV5 proposes weekly meetings with the City to review and discuss the progress of the project design. For this proposal, a maximum number of six (6) meetings is assumed for the first phase. NV5 will prepare a meeting agenda and meeting minutes for review and acceptance by the City for each progress meeting. Meeting minutes will be submitted to the City within one week in electronic PDF format. Information will also be uploaded weekly to the City's Virtual Project Management (VPM) system for tracking status and progress. Included in this task is QA/QC reviews of milestone submittals.
Deliverables:
Meeting Agenda and Minutes (PDF)
A.6. Manhole Condition Assessment (OPTIONAL)
As an optional task, NV5 will perform site visits to inspect and videotape up to 57 manholes in the project area. NV5 will provide the videotaping equipment (Go-Pro camera on a pole).
Each manhole that can be readily located (e.g. not paved over in the roadway) in the project area will be videotaped and inspected. Videos recorded will show visible defects but will not include imbedded depth and circumferential location information.
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NV5 will utilize a two-person crew for the field work. For manholes located in the busier areas, such as in intersections of more traveled streets, NV5 will have a third inspector/ flagman on-site. Standard traffic control and safety procedures will be adhered to.
The project area is residential and generally has low traffic. NV5 will provide and use two company trucks, each with an illuminated light bar, and road safety cones at each manhole location during the time of inspection. For the manholes that are located in easements north of Seneca Place, it is anticipated that the City will coordinate access by NV5 staff to private properties.
The National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) Manhole Assessment Certification Program (MACP) will be used as a basis to observe and record defects within inspected manholes. A Level 1 MACP inspection, a visual inspection at the top of the manhole without entry, will be performed and is intended to gather basic condition assessment information to evaluate the general condition of a manhole. The Level 1 MACP inspection will involve the observation of the manhole cover, ring, frame, chimney, cone, wall, bench, and channel as well as the recording of any visible defects within any of these components. Additional information regarding visible defects may be recorded as needed.
While conducting inspections, NV5 will record and transcribe observations of the manhole conditions in the field with the Survey123 electronic tablet-based form that was developed and utilized by NV5 for the City's Phase 6 l&I manhole condition assessment. The form adheres to the NASSCO condition assessment criteria. Observation information, GPS coordinates, photos, and videos will be uploaded to NV5's ESRI compliant geodatabase and web-based GIS portal. The data will be QA/QC'ed for completeness and accuracy.
NV5 will download, compile, and review the video footage of the manholes from the Go-Pro camera. Photos of the manhole conditions (including the surface and interior) will be obtained from the video footage. Following the review of the manholes, NV5 will rate the condition of each manhole and provide recommendations for replacement, rehabilitation (sealing and grouting), and restacking. Once the site visits and video footage review are complete, NV5 will create and export final electronic versions of the inspection forms (PDF) with condition assessment for each inspected manhole. NV5 will export and submit the deliverables (inspection forms, video footage, photos, shapefiles, and geodatabase) to the City. The City will upload the deliverables of this task to their preferred database repository (e.g. Cartegraph).
These recommendations will be presented in a teleconference with the City for the City's feedback. After receiving concurrence from the City, NV5 will incorporate the recommendations for the fates of the manholes in an updated exhibit that presents initial rehabilitation and replacement concepts for Phase 7.
Deliverables:
Inspection Forms (PDF)
Photos (PNG)
Videos (MP4)
Geodatabase (GDB)
Shapefiles
A.7. Pipeline Condition Assessment
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segments along existing alignments, rehabilitation of existing mains via cured-in-place pipe technology, or replacing existing segments along a parallel alignment.
NV5 will review survey data to determine if any properties require installation of backwater valves due to the residential property pad/lateral elevation in relation to the sewer main elevation. If backwater valves are required, the location will be shown on the plans prepared as part of Phase II.
NV5 will review approximately 10,300-ft of CCTV videos for sewer mains in the project area provided by the City to confirm which segments can be rehabilitated through installation of a CIPP liner and which segments will require replacement. CCTV video review will include confirmation of sewer main material and a determination from visual inspection if the segment has been lined (identifying pipe joints at the standard pipe length, i.e., 4-6 ft for vitrified clay pipe).
Through this process, a preliminary plan (20%) will be developed in enough detail to confirm the funding needs of the project including preparing an Opinion of Probable Construction Cost.
Deliverables:
Preliminary 20% Plans (PDF)
Planning Level Opinion of Probable Construction Cost (PDF) A.8. Geotechnlcal Investigation
The purpose of NV5's geotechnical investigation will be to evaluate the geotechnical conditions at the site and provide geotechnical design recommendations pertaining to the proposed construction. This task will include the following:
• Review of preliminary project plans, previous geotechnical investigation reports in the site vicinity, and as-builts for the existing sewer system in the project area, if available.
• Review of existing geotechnical maps and literature pertaining to the site and vicinity.
• Preparation of a Health and Safety Plan (HASP) addressing the site field exploration work.
• Preparation and submittal of a "no fee" encroachment permit to the City of La Mesa for drilling in public right-of-way.
• Field reconnaissance of the site and mark out of the proposed exploratory boring locations.
• Underground Service Alert (USA) will be notified for subsurface utility clearance prior to excavation.
• Attendance at a pre-construction meeting with the City Inspector in accordance with encroachment permit requirements.
• Investigation of the underlying geotechnical conditions within the project area by sampling and logging a total of eight (8) exploratory borings at selected NIVl5
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locations to maximum depths ranging between approximately 10 to 19 feet bgs (or practical refusal) in the area of the sewer line improvements. All borings will be drilled with a truck-mounted drill rig utilizing hollow-stem augers. Subsequent to logging and sampling, the borings will be backfilled with soil cuttings and the surface of the street repaired in accordance with the City of La Mesa Permit Requirements. Any excess soil cuttings that are unable to be placed back in the borehole will be collected in appropriate 55-gallon drums, properly labeled, and stored at the City of La Mesa Public Works yard before being characterized at an environmental testing laboratory and sent to an appropriate facility for disposal. For budgetary purposes, NV5 has assumed that up to two (2) 55-gallon drums of non-hazardous investigative derived waste (IDW) will require disposal. If suspect hazardous materials are encountered during the field activities, the drilling will be stopped so as not to generate potentially hazardous waste and the project team will be immediately notified.
• NV5 will retain the services of a traffic control subcontractor to provide traffic control in accordance with California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices during the field exploration.
• Appropriate laboratory testing of representative samples of the soils encountered. Laboratory tests may include in-situ moisture content and density, soil identification and classification , sieve analysis, expansion index, direct shear testing, and corrosivity testing (pH, resistivity, sulfate content, and chloride content).
• Appropriate environmental laboratory testing for waste profiling of the IDW generated during the drilling process.
• Geotechnical analysis of the data obtained.
• Evaluate the accumulated information and develop conclusions and recommendations addressing the geotechnical aspects of the project. • Preparation of a report summarizing the results of our geotechnical investigation and presenting recommendations, from a geotechnical standpoint regarding the proposed construction. The geotechnical report will include a discussion of the general subsurface soi l and groundwater conditions, stability of proposed pipe trench excavations, recommended lateral earth pressures for preliminary design of shoring (if necessary), and trench backfill requirements.
Deliverables:
Geotechnical Investigation Report (PDF)
A.9. CEQA Documentation
NV5 believes the Phase 7 project is eligible for Categorical Exemptions 15301 (b) and 15302 (b), under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Because this work wil l be used for funding under the CWSRF program, which includes federal funding, it requires it to be to a CEQA Plus level. For the majority of the project, we believe pipeline improvements for removing, replacing, and reconstructing the same pipeline would qualify for Categorical Exemption 15301 (b). There are also three (3) potential realignment segments that should qualify for a minor alteration under Categorical Exemption 15302 (b).
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Biological Resource Research and Pedestrian Survey
NV5 will conduct a high-level biological survey and desktop research to provide information in support of the CWSRF Environmental Package per the Instructions guidelines dated 10/2020.
NV5's biological survey will include the following to address the CEQA Plus level requirements:
• Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act - Provide desktop review of potential resources.
Observe for potential presence during site visit.
• Endangered Species Act - Provide desktop review of potential resources. Observe for potential presence during site visit.
• Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act - Confirm whether project will affect FWCA water resources.
• Magnuson- Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act • Protection of Wetlands - Provide desktop review of potential resources. Observe for potential presence during site visit.
• Migratory Bird Act - Provide desktop review of potential resources. Observe for potential presence during site visit.
• Field reconnaissance - Pre-field preparation, confirm environmental setting and observe for potential for sensitive resources during site visit, and post-field data processing.
• Develop Biological Site Assessment Technical Memorandum to summarize findings to include in the CWSRF Environmental Package.
NV5 would also verify from the California Natural Diversity Database Search (CNDDB) and United States Fish and Wildlife database that there are no sensitive biological issues of record within the project area. Biological protocol surveys are not included in this scope of services.
Cultural Resource Research and Pedestrian Survey
NV5's subconsultant, PaleoWest LLC (PaleoWest), will prepare a limited cultural resource study within the proposed project area. The study will support preparation of environmental documentation for Project compliance with the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act (AHPA), Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and the Historic Site Act (HSA).
• Archival Research and Records Research: PaleoWest will consult the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) at the South Coastal Information Center (SCIC) to conduct a records search of the Project area. For purposes of this Project, this search will encompass a 0.50-mile radius of the Project area. Copies of previously recorded cultural resources records and relevant cultural resource reports within the search area will be reviewed. A portion of the Project area lies within the previous SCIC records search conducted for Phase VI Sewer Improvements; therefore, PaleoWest will not collect duplicate reports or records. This scope and cost estimate assume that the SCIC staff will conduct the records search and that the associated fees will not exceed $900.00. PaleoWest will inspect any historical maps and aerials, USGS survey plats, and Government Land Office (GLO) plats that depict the Project area. PaleoWest will review other standard sources of information to develop the appropriate environmental and cultural context setting for the Project Area. PaleoWest will also contact the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) for a search of the Sacred Lands File (SLF) of the Project area. The estimated turnaround time for the SLF is two weeks. PaleoWest will conduct Native American NIVl5
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outreach with the list of contact information provided by the NAHC to solicit information about the Project area. The outreach will consist of one formal letter mailed to the Tribe's representative, with two follow up calls or emails. • Field Survey: PaleoWest will conduct a pedestrian cultural resources survey of the Project area. The survey will entail walking a series of survey transects over the proposed Project area within the City of La Mesa public street right-of-way. PaleoWest cultural resources staff will take representative photographs of the existing conditions of the Project area including streetscapes, landscaping, soils, and contextual views of the built environment. PaleoWest understands that the proposed Project includes below-grade upgrades and installation of sewer infrastructure in a residential subdivision in the City of La Mesa. We understand the Project is within neighborhoods that were primarily developed between the 1940s and 1960s and that the sewer infrastructural element of that neighborhood is assumed of historic age (50 years and older for NHPA). The underground sewer infrastructure itself is ubiquitous and lacks historic significance. As such, the existing sewer infrastructure would not be potentially eligible for listing under any National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) criteria. Because of the lack of any potential eligibility for listing in the NRHP, the existing sewer mains are not considered a historic property under Section 106. The Project would be restricted to below-grade improvements largely within the existing City street right-of-ways and some below-grade improvements along parcel lines. Because the Project improvements are limited to below grade, there is no potential direct or indirect effects on the historic-age built environment within the Project area that would warrant development of a separate architectural Area of Potential Effects (APE).
• Technical Report: PaleoWest will prepare a Historic Properties Identification Report (HPIR) in compliance with NHPA and HSA standards. The HPIR will include, at minimum, a summary of findings, a brief project description, project maps, an APE justification, regulatory setting, natural and cultural setting, record search results, summary of outreach efforts, survey results, and recommendations for additional cultural resource management, if necessary. Additional ly, the HPIR will explain the N HPA Section 106 finding of effect, if necessary. It is assumed that a Native American monitor will not be required for the pedestrian survey and that no separate architectural APE will be developed for the Project. The HPIR will be included in the CWSRF Environmental Package as an appendix.
Air Quality
NV5 anticipates utilizing solely the CAL-EE-Mod program to estimate and evaluate potential air quality impacts and greenhouse gas emissions resulting from construction and operation of the project. The findings of the CAL-EE-Mod analysis will be presented in an appendix to the CWSRF Environmental Package (Task A.10.3). With the assumption that the Phase 7 project is eligible for Categorical Exemption under CEQA, NV5 assumes that the City is not required to conduct formal consultation with Native American tribes under AB52. Assistance and coordination with AB52 consultation have not been included in the scope of services of this task. AB52 assistance is part of the scope of services of optional Task A.12.
If the high level cultural/biological review demonstrates presence of biological, cultural, historical, and/or archaeological resources in the proposed project area of improvements, NV5 would inform the City.
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Upon completion of the memos for the findings for the high level cultural and historical reviews and CAL-EE-Mod Analysis, NV5 will prepare the CWSRF Environmental Package (Task A.10.3) and pursuant to the CWSRF's Environmental Package Instructions dated 12/2019, NV5 will contact DFA Environmental Review Staff to discuss if the State Water Resources Control Board concurs with the determination that the exemptions apply. NV5 will also discuss with DFA Environmental Review Staff if any additional federal cross-cutting documentation is needed. One (1) teleconference with NV5, the City, and DFA to discuss the environmental requirements to support the CWSRF application is anticipated.
Assuming the exemptions apply and the City concurs with the memo findings, NV5 will prepare a Notice of Exemption (Appendix E) to be signed by the City. The Notice of Exemption will be attached and submitted with the draft Environmental Package for review from DFA.
Following concurrence from DFA that the project is eligible for categorical exemption, the Notice of Exemption will be filed. The City will execute the actual filing of the exemption with the San Diego County Clerk and the State Clearinghouse's CEQAnet database. No resource agency permits are anticipated to be required. If the project is not exempt from CEQA, NV5 will engage in the services of optional Task A.12 following authorization from the City. Filing fees will be covered by the City.
Deliverables:
Project Description (PDF)
Cultural and Biological Survey Technical Memoranda (PDF) Notice of Exemption (PDF)
A.10. CWSRF Construction Application Assistance
NV5 will prepare and complete the four application packages (General Information, Technical, Environmental, and Financial Security) required for the CWSRF Construction Application. Drafts of the General Information, Technical, Environmental, and Financial Security Packages will be submitted to the City for review. Upon receipt of the City's comments, NV5 will revise the four packages. NV5 will be responsible for uploading the completed CWSRF application packages signed by the authorized representative to DFA's FAAST website.
A.10.1- General Information Package
After Task A. 7. (Pipeline Condition Assessment), and if requested by the City, the optional Task A.6. (Manhole Condition Assessment) are completed, NV5 will initiate the preparation of the General Information Package and assemble the required application attachments based on the CWSRF's Technical Package Instructions dated 11/2019.
The Financial Security Package is anticipated to consist of the following:
• General Application Form (Construction)
• SRF Flags Worksheet
• Priority Score Estimation Worksheet
A.10.2 - Technical Package
NV5 will prepare the Technical Package and assemble the required application attachments based on the CWSRF's Technical Package Instructions dated 10/ 2020. NV5 will utilize documents gathered and produced during Task A.11. (Preliminary Engineering Report) as sources for the information to be presented in the Technical Package.
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Technical Package Form (Construction)
Ti - Project Report (prepared as Task A.12.)
T2a - General Plan Compliance Certification
T2b - Certification for Compliance with Water Metering Form T2c - Certification for Fiscal Sustainability Plan
T2d - Certification for Cost and Effectiveness and Water and Energy Conservation and Efficiency
T3 - Climate Change Worksheet
T4 - Regional Water Quality Control Board Requirements
T6 - Water Conservation and Water Management Certification Form A.10.3. - Environmental Package
NV5 will prepare the Environmental Application Package for CWSRF Funding, based on the CWSRF's Environmental Package Instructions dated 11/2019. NV5 will assemble components of the Environmental Package from the Task A.10 (CEQA Documentation) deliverables. NV5 will evaluate air quality impacts and greenhouse gas emissions resulting from construction and operation of the project. NV5 anticipates utilizing solely the CAL-EEMod program to estimate the air quality impacts. NV5 will present these findings as an appendix to the Environmental Package and will summarize the results in the section for Clean Air Act. No field studies, sampling, or monitoring efforts are included in this scope of services.
A.10.4 - Financial Security Package
NV5 will prepare the Financial Security Application Package for CWSRF Funding and assemble the required application attachments, based on the CWSRF's Financial Security Package Instructions dated 12/2019. NV5's preparation of the Financial Security Package relies heavily on the provision of documents by the City. The City will provide NV5 financial-related documents for this package, including but not limited to: the most recent last three years of audited financial statements, the most recent two years of budget projections (revenue/expense), sewer rate structure, resolutions from City Council designating an authorized representative and reimbursing construction project expenditures, and debt management policy.
The Financial Security Package is anticipated to consist of the following:
• Financial Security Form (Construction)
• Fi - Audited Financial Statements (3 years)
• F2 - Budget Projections (Revenue/Expense) (2 years)
• F3 - Tax Questionnaire
• F4 - Reimbursement Resolution
• F5a - Authorizing Resolution
• F6 - Rate Adoption Resolution, Copy of Rates, and Public Notice of Proposition 218 Meeting
• F7 - Schedule of All Material Debt or No Debt Letter
• F8 - Debt Management Policy
A.10.5 - Post-CWSRF Application Submittal Support
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This subtask will include post-submittal support provided on an "as needed basis" related to the deliverables for the CWSRF application. Activities may include coordinating with DFA on application processing, project ranking determination, answering DFA's questions and providing answers and/ or revisions to the CWSRF application. Support will be provided on a time and materials basis up to a budget of $2,500.
Deliverables:
Draft and Final General Information Package (PDF)
Draft and Final Technical Package (PDF)
Draft and Final Environmental Package (PDF)
Draft and Final Financial Security Package (PDF)
A.11. Preliminary Engineering Report (PER)
NV5 will prepare a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) detailing required work and estimated project costs for l&I Mitigation Project Phase 7 Improvements. The PER will serve as the Project Report for purposes of the CWSRF construction funding application. The PER will meet the State requirements for a CWSRF Application and will serve as a basis of developing the preliminary design and opinion of probable construction cost (Task A.7.). The format for the PER shall follow that of the Project Report outlined in the CWSRF Technical Package Instructions dated 10/2020. At a minimum, NV5 will complete the following for development of the draft PER. A draft PER will be submitted to the City for review and comment. Once the City's comments have been addressed by NV5, the revised PER will be included as part of the draft Technical Package submittal. The PER will be finalized concurrently with the final design drawings' development (Task B.6.). • Baseline information: As previously mentioned, in Task A.7., NV5 will develop baseline information on condition of sewer pipes and manholes that are proposed for rehabilitation and/or replacement and review relevant CCTV footage to better assess alternatives. Following review of available information from the City, NV5 may develop recommendations for further pipeline and manhole inspections and evaluations if necessary. An evaluation of excessive 1/1 to the sewer collection system will be included in the PER, in accordance with the CWSRF Technical Package Instructions.
o DFA requires that if the average daily flow is above 120 gallons per capita per day, a Sewer System Evaluation Survey (SSES) is required to be performed using the DFA SSES Guidelines dated 05/1998. The preparation of an SSES, physical inspections of manholes, smoke tests, dye tests, and exfiltration tests are not included in this scope of services. If the SSES is required by DFA, the City will contract separately with another entity since the SSES may require smoke testing or other testing that NV5 does not provide. • Alternatives: NV5 will evaluate various pipeline materials and construction/design approaches such as: type of pipe, trench less installations/ cured-in-place rehabilitation, and replacement of sewer pipes.
• Alternatives Review and Cost Analysis: NV5 will review the project alternatives taking into consideration capital costs, life of facilities, O&M considerations, regulatory compliance, and ease of construction and will provide a recommended alternative for development of plans and specifications for Tasks A.6 and A.7.
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• Environmental Alternatives Analysis: NV5 will prepare an environmental alternatives analysis based on the CWSRF's Environmental Package Instructions dated 12/2019, i.e. if the project is found to be not exempt and Optional Task A.12. is required. NV5 anticipates placing this analysis in an appendix to the PER.
Deliverables:
Draft and Final Preliminary Engineering Report (PDF)
A.12 - CEQA Documentation (Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration) (OPTIONAL) As an optional task, NV5 will prepare a CEQA initial study with a negative declaration or mitigated negative declaration if the project is not found to be exempt from CEQA (Task A.9).
NV5 will prepare a CEQA document in support of the proposed wastewater infrastructure improvements. NV5 will prepare a draft CEQA document for internal/informal review by City staff, DFA, and other interested parties. The draft CEQA document will include a draft Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program. Following receipt of comments from DFA and other interested parties, NV5 will revise the CEQA document and provide it to the City for public distribution/comment, uploading the CEQANet, and filing the Notice of Intent with the County Clerk and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research. NV5 will assist the City outline the steps and schedule for this effort, including filing a notice, posting the notice, advertising, suggested recipients of the document, meeting agenda items, and process for receiving and responding to public comments. Payment of CEQA filing fees to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will be the responsibility of the City. Following the public comment period, NV5 will provide responses to comments for areas in which it is knowledgeable or qualified to provide response to comment. NV5 has budgeted approximately $3,500 for preparing responses to public comments. NV5 anticipates attending up to one public meeting in the La Mesa area to review the environmental documentation. NV5 has included $150 (including any markup) for presentation materials at the public meeting.
NV5 will prepare letter text for use by the city to offer consultation with tribes in accordance with AB52. NV5 has budgeted approximately twelve hours of time budgeted to assist the city (CEQA lead agency) with AB52 consultation. As the CEQA lead agency, the City will be responsible for corresponding directly with the tribes. NV5's role will be limited to preparation and review of correspondence and documents, and participation in some discussions with tribes as part of the AB52 process.
Preparation of a CEQA document greater than a mitigated negative declaration is not included in this scope of services. Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is not included in this scope of services.
NV5 anticipates that the biological and cultural studies contained in Task A.9 will provide sufficient information for the IS/MND preparation. Evaluation of any encountered cultural resources and undertaking of biological species protocol surveys are not included. NV5 has not included noise, visual impact, traffic, or any other study in its scope of services. No Section 7 permitting for the United States Fish and Wildlife Service is included in this scope of services. Such studies and documents can be prepared by NV5 under a separate or amended agreement. Other studies may also be required and would be tasked separately under an amended contract.
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Deliverables:
Draft, revised draft, and final CEQA Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (MSWord, PDF)
Draft, revised draft, and final Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MSWord, PDF)
AB52 consultation offer letter text (MSWord)
8. Phase II- Final Design
8.1. Utility Coordination and Underground Utility Investigation (OPTIONAL) NV5 will coordinate with utility agencies to obtain utility record maps of pipelines and other faculties. We will incorporate this utility information into the base drawings. Where conflicts with existing utilities are identified, potholing will be recommended to identify horizontal and vertical locations for the know pipelines being relocated. For this proposal, we have included an optional service to have up to twelve (12) locations up to seven (7) feet deep will be potholed with no additional traffic control beyond the flashing lights on the vehicles. Based on these underground utility investigations, utility companies will be notified regarding relocation needs of other agencies' facilities, as appropriate. NV5 will utilize vacuum excavation for the potholing to minimize impacts to the community. The scope of services includes up to twelve (12) potholes. Additional potholing can be completed at a rate of $2,000/pothole. Utility information will be documented in the City's VPM system.
Deliverables:
Potholing Report (PDF)
8.2. Lateral Location (OPTIONAL)
NV5 will evaluate the feasibility to reconnect;reroute laterals that connect to sewer mains that are planned to be relocated to public right-of-way. This will require additional field research to accurately locate the direction of the private laterals from the pipeline to the home. It is important to identify the direction of the laterals to determine if there are other potential utility conflicts and for proper placement of sewer cleanouts. Some properties are quite narrow and have multiple utilities along the frontage. With limited space, accurate cleanout locations need to be shown on the construction drawings. We understand these issues and can efficiently and effectively perform the field research and make recommendations at each site. We recommend that a letter be sent from the City to each homeowner and business affected as notification that site investigations will be taking place during the design process and to request any information the property owner may have on their lateral location.
Deliverables:
None anticipated
8.3. Project Management and Coordination Meetings
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for the final design phase). Weekly updates to the City's VPM system will be completed for clear documentation.
Deliverables:
Meeting Agenda and Minutes (PDF)
8.4. Prepare 50% Design Submittal
Based on the City's design criteria and the evaluation of replacement methods, NV5 will prepare the 50% design of the projects to be constructed. The submittal will show right-ofway, utility locations, and horizontal and vertical alignments of the proposed pipeline.
For segments that will be rehabilitated, NV5 will prepare a plan view showing the segment to be lined, rim and invert elevation of upstream and downstream manhole, number of laterals for that segment, known defects to be corrected prior to the lining process, and pipeline size.
For segments that will be replaced, NV5 will prepare plan and profile drawings at 1":40' scale using topographic map (Task A.2) as background. Plans will include mapping of existing utilities from record drawings, a surface profile along the new pipeline alignment, utility crossings indicating an approximate depth, sewer main to manhole connection details, and lateral reconnection details. The need for relocation of other utilities within the project limits is not known at this time. Design of relocation of other utilities to accommodate City's design of the City's pipeline is not included in this scope of services.
Bypass plans will be excluded and it is assumed will be prepared by the construction contractor in concurrence with their means and methods. A list of proposed technical specifications, sections, and an updated opinion of probable construction costs will be included in this submittal for the City to review and comment.
Deliverables:
50% design level plans, specifications, and preliminary opinion of probable construction cost (PDF)
8.5. Prepare 100% Design Submittal
Upon receipt of the City's comments from the 50% submittal, NV5 will review and address the comments and prepare 100% design plans with details, special provisions and technical specifications, and updated opinion of probable construction costs. At this stage, final site visits will be performed to walk all of the final project alignments and confirm that constructability issues have been addressed in the design.
Deliverables:
100% design level plans, specifications, and preliminary opinion of probable construction cost (PDF)
8.6. Prepare Final Design Submittal
The final design package will be prepared when the City's comments from the 100% submittal are addressed. Mylars, final specifications with complete bid schedule and opinion of probable construction costs will be submitted. Plans will be supplied in AutoCAD 2018 and mylar format. Technical specifications will be in Green Book format with additions as required by CWSRF loan funds. Final CWSRF application packages will also be prepared for submittal of the construction application packages ready for DFA's review. These CWSRF NIVl5
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forms and any applicable attachments will be updated as needed from the CWSRF application deliverables prepared in Tasks A.10 and A.11.
Deliverables:
Final plans, specifications, and opinion of probable construction cost (PDF) Assumptions
• City will provide as-built drawings of City-owned facilities in the project area. • City will pay for permit, utility maps, plan review filing, and recording fees. • City will coordinate and conduct meeting with agencies/utilities and private property owners that may be affected by the Project.
• Construction cost opinions and estimates are prepared and provided to the City for general guidance. Due to variations in bidding market, cost of materials and labor, and equipment, NV5 does not guarantee cost opinions and estimates as compared to actual bids received and actual cost to the City. • Project is subject to Prevailing wages for field work. • The need for relocation of other utilities within the project limits is not known at this time. Design of relocation of other utilities to accommodate City's design of the City's pipeline is not included in this scope of services. • Any cost (time and materials) related to locating and/or "clearing" of existing utilities and related subsurface infrastructure within proximity to NV5's proposed exploratory boring locations. Any and all subsurface utilities and/or related infrastructure will be clearly marked out prior to initiation of NV5 field work (Underground Service Alert of Southern California confirmation ticket for the proposed drilling location will be obtained by NV5). NV5 will not be held responsible for damage to any unmarked subsurface utilities and/or infrastructure.
• Any fees related to right-of-way/traffic control permitting for geotechnical investigation field work performed within the City right-of-way will be waived. • NV5 services do not include an evaluation of the presence of hazardous materials or contaminated soils. If such materials are encountered or are suspected during drilling of borings, the field work will be terminated and you will be notified immediately.
• NV5 services for exploratory borings do not include hot patching or cement slurry backfill. The borings will be backfilled with soil cuttings and patched with Aquaphalt™. If required, hot mix asphalt patching is included as an optional cost. • NV5 services do not include waste profiling or disposal of soil cuttings. NV5 assumes soil cuttings will be used to backfill the borings.
• NV5 services assume that a San Diego County boring permit will not be required due to depth of the optional soil boring being less than 20 feet bgs and the anticipated depth-to-groundwater of greater than 15 feet bgs.
II. ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
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A. Attendance to additional meetings beyond those specifically identified in Section I.
B. Permit processing fees
C. CEQA filing fees and advertising costs
D. Utility map fees
E. Hydraulic modeling
F. SWPPP
G. Bypass Plans
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Easement documents for vacating easements.
Assistance with public participation and communications, including planning and participation in public outreach programs, attendance to council meetings, public meetings and workshops, beyond those specifically identified in Section I.
J. Construction phase services including such services as, assistance during bidding, shop drawing review, office and field engineering support, field observation, construction contract administration, change order review and processing, preparation of Record Drawings, etc.
K. Any additional project related services not specifically included in Section I, Scope of Services.
L. City will provide as-built drawings of City-owned facilities in the project area.
M. City will pay for permit, utility maps, plan review filing, and recording fees.
N. City will coordinate and conduct meeting with agencies/utilities and private property owners that may be affected by the Project.
0 . Construction cost opinions and estimates are prepared and provided to the City for general guidance. Du~ to variations in bidding market, cost of materials and labor, and equipment, NV5 does not guarantee cost opinions and estimates as compared to actual bids received and actual cost to the City.
Ill. CLIENT FURNISHED SERVICES
Client or its consultants will provide the following services or information:
A. Copies of all relevant reports, studies, drawings, correspondence, and other relevant project information or data.
B. Assign one person to serve as the Client's project manager who has authority to represent the Client and will serve as the point of interface for all project issues and communications.
C. Application and processing of all required permits including complete environmental compliance.
D. Coordination and processing with all utility companies beyond the services specifically included in Section I, Scope of Services.
F. Title reports for any necessary easements.
IV. FEES AND CONDITIONS
A. The Services described in Section I, Scope of Services, will be provided on an hourly rate basis with an estimated upper limit of $478 294, including $116,437 in optional tasks. A fee breakdown for each task per labor category is attached. The following individuals with associated labor code have been assigned to the project:
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Labor Code Labor category Staff Name
OSPP
OSAP
OSJP
OSTSP
OSSP
OSCT3
OSDS
Principal Carmen Kasner
Associate Julian Palacios
James Owens
Junior Engineer Sydney Johnson
Zachary Stock
Assistant Engineer Jerome Watts
Steven Granados
Senior Engineer Shen Huang
Aaron Schneider
CADD Technician Ill Steve Dodge
Design Supervisor Amy Storey
B. The fees for the Services described in Section II, Additional Engineering Services, will be provided on an hourly rate basis in accordance with NV5's 2022 Charge Rate Schedule included in the Second Extension and Acknowledgement to the Standard Master Agreement valid through December 11, 2022 per letter dated December 9, 2021.
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1.00 I I Phase I - Preliminary Design and SRF Packages
A.1 Kickoff meeting 3 3 3 9 $2,049 0.43%
A.2 Survey and Mapping 2 13 18 56 1 90 $21,956 4.59%
Aerial Topography 0 $30,814 6.44%
A.3 I Utility Coordination 2 4 6 $1,068 0.22%
A.5 Proj. Mgmt/QC/Meetings 8 12 12 32 $7,096 1.48%
A.7 IPipeline Condition Assessment 2 16 32 112 162 $28,2461 5.91% A.8 Geotechoical Investigation
Research 6 2 8 $1,076 0.22%
Coordination/Markout/Pre-Con 10 10 $1 ,260 0.26%
Laboratory Testing/Waste Disposal 0 $3,220 0.67%
IDW Waste Mgmt/Disposal 6 6 $756 0.16%
Analysis and Report 24 4 6 6 40 $5,654 1.18%
Mileage 0 $78 0.02%
Drilling Contractor (sub) 0 $7,360 1.54%
Traffic Control (sub) 0 $4,61 3 0.96%
Field Exploration 18 18 $2,268 0.47%
A.9 ICEQA Documentation 6 24 30 $5,976 1 1.25%
Biological Resource/Survey 6 16 32 54 $7,896 1.65%
Cultural Resource/Survey (sub) 0 $12,601 2.63%
A.10ICWSRF App. Assistance
General Package 2 12 14 $2,776 0.58%
Technical Package 4 20 12 36 $6,280 1.31%
Environmental Package 4 20 10 34 $6,028 1.26%
Financial Package 2 20 10 32 $5,604 1.17%
Post-App Support/ A. 10.5 2 4 6 12 $2,574 0.54%
A.11 I Prelim. Eng. Report 12 60 32 104 $18,336 3.83%
Direct Costs (Mileage) 0 ---- -- $400 0.08%
Subtotal 697 $185,985
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TOTAL - THIS PAGE 15 75 222 134 32 4 8 38.89%
TOTAL - ALL PAGES 25 211 494 722 108 4 8 100.00%
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Phase I Task I Task/Sub
2.00 I I Phase II - Final Design
B.1 Utility Coordination
B.4I50% Submittal
General Sheets/Notes
Plan and Profile
Preliminary Details
Technical Specifications
QA/QC
Cost Opinion
B.5 I 100% Submittal
Plans
Specifications
Cost Opinion
QA/QC
Bid Schedule
B.6 I Final Design
Plans
Specifications
Cost Opinion
QA/QC
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6 8 16 96 180
32 32
24 2 6
36 180
42 2 6
18 12
2 8
8 8 32
6 12
4 6
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25 211 494 722 190
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$196 $285 $126 $144 $200 $160 $145
10 $1,7121 0.36%
36 42 $6,150 1.29%
40 340 $58,428 12.22%
16 48 $7,168 1.50%
32 $6,272 1.31%
24 $5,088 1.06%
8 $1,600 0.33%
80 296 $46,116 9.64%
12 54 $9,744 2.04%
8 $1,600 0.33%
18 $3,816 0.80%
8 20 $3,360 0.70%
16 40 66 $10,422 2.18%
48 $8,416 1.76%
18 $3,624 0.76%
4 $784 0.16%
6 $1,272 0.27%
0 $300 0.06%
1042 $175,872
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20 56 357 100.00%
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Phase I Task I Task/Sub
OPTIONAL
A.4 I Lateral Location
A.6 Manhole Condition Assessment
Direct Costs (Mileage)
A.8 IHot Mix Asphalt Patch (geo borings
A.12 CEQA ISIMND
AB52 Assistance - Cultural
B.2 IPotholing Sub (12 locations)
B.3 Lateral Location
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$275 $212
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$196 $161 $171 $196
16 8 112
10 4 190
18 4
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CERTIFICATE OF CITY/DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Certification of Unappropriated Reserves
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the money required for the appropriation of funds for the purpose as docketed is available in the Treasury, or is anticipated to come into the Treasury, and is otherwise unappropriated.
Amount$
Purpose
Date
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Director of Finance
City of La Mesa
By
Unappropriated Reserves Available Balance $
Certification of Unencumbered Balance
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the indebtedness and obligation as docketed can be incurred; that sufficient monies to meet the obligations are actually in the Treasury, or are anticipated to come into the Treasury to the credit of the appropriation from which the same are to be drawn; and that said monies now actually in the treasury, together with the monies anticipated to come into the Treasury, to the credit of said appropriation are otherwise unencumbered.
Amount Not to Exceed
Date: 01/18/2022
$478,294.00
Director of Finance
City of La Mesa
By: Scott Huth
Fund: Dept/Activity:
301200 6830 $478,294.00 from Account 301200SF-6830 (amount available $637,302.78) SF
Purpose: Resolution Authorizing a Task Order to NV5 for the Environmental Planning and Engineering Design of Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Project, Phase 7.
CERTIFICATE NO. 1775
CITY OF
LAMESA
JEWEL of the HILLS STAFF REPORT
REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: January 25, 2022
SUBJECT: 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.
ISSUING DEPT: Public Works
SUMMARY:
Issue:
Should the City Council adopt a 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?
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt a 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.
Fiscal Impact:
The grant requires a 50% match by the City, with a preliminary estimated amount of $160,350. If awarded the grant from the California Department of Transportation, the City shall appropriate funding from existing funding sources or from alternative funding sources which are currently being explored by staff.
If the actual amount of the award is more or less than the amount estimated, the budget and local match shall be adjusted to equal the actual amount awarded.
City's Strategic Goals:
• Continue to improve high quality municipal services
• Revitalize neighborhoods and corridors
Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
January 25, 2022
Page: 2 of 3
• Enhanced recreation and quality of life opportunities • Foster community health by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving environmental quality
Environmental Review:
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) shall be addressed and completed prior to the project. A determination on CEQA impacts has not yet been made. An environmental checklist shall be completed and submitted as required by the grant application.
BACKGROUND:
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) administers the grant application process for the Clean California grant program. The grant program is a statewide funding opportunity for the beautification of public areas and has a total of 296 million dollars in total available funds.
DISCUSSION:
The City of La Mesa purchased a neglected property at 69th Street and Boulevard Drive in 2021 from a private owner following many years of flooding and impacts to nearby property owners.
The property contains a storm channel, and conveys significant amounts of storm drainage out of the City. The property is overgrown and in need of restoration.
The City currently has grant funding from FEMA to extend a box culvert within Boulevard Drive, leaving the subject property with reduced storm flows and an opportunity for restoration. The proposed project would restore the channel to a stable and aesthetically pleasing condition, while adding community enhancements within a parklet at the top of the channel bank (Attachment B). Sidewalk and associated improvements within the right of way would also be added. The project would result in a significantly improved area of public access, and is directly adjacent to the Salvation Army Kroc Center which is an established recreation location with large daily public usage.
Once completed, the project would be a community asset serving the local population, along with the various newly constructed businesses and residences in the south western portion of the City. The project has received support letters from community advocate groups Envision La Mesa and Groundwork Chollas Creek (Attachment C).
If awarded, this grant would fund the planning, design, and construction of the proposed project.
The project has a preliminary cost estimate of $320,700. The grant requires a 50% match; the City shall appropriate funding from existing funding sources or from alternative funding sources which are currently being explored by staff.
CONCLUSION:
This grant offers an opportunity to obtain funds to restore a blighted property acquired by the City of La Mesa in 2021, which is adjacent to a major community center. The project has public support and would work in tandem with the nearby storm drain infrastructure work planned under the existing grant that the City has with FEMA.
Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
January 25, 2022
Page: 3 of 3
Staff recommends City Council adopt a 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 Reviewed by:
Greg Humora
City Manager
Attachments: A Resolution
B. Project Concept Diagram
C. Community Support Letters
Scot Huth
Acting Director of Public Works
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA AUTHORIZING
SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR A PROPOSED CHANNEL RESTORATION AND PARKLET PROJECT AT 59TH STREET AND BOULEVARD DRIVE, ACCEPTING AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT, IF AWARDED, AND DELEGATING
SIGNATURE AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE
WHEREAS, City Staff has identified a grant through the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) that provides reimbursement for projects which beautify land for public benefit; WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa has identified the 69th Street Channel Restoration and Parklet Project as a candidate project for the Caltrans Clean California grant program; and WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa wishes to delegate authorization to execute all agreements and any amendments thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the City authorizes submittal of a grant application to Caltrans in an amount up to $320,700 for the 69th Street Channel Restoration and Parklet Project; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, if a grant award is made by the Caltrans for the 69th Street Channel Restoration and Parklet Project, the City of La Mesa commits to providing up to $160,350 in matching funds and authorizes City of La Mesa to accept the grant funds, execute the agreement, and complete the project;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, the City, if awarded the grant, appropriates the funds in an amount up to $160,350 for the 69th Street Channel Restoration and Parklet Project, provided however, that if the actual revenue received from the source specified should be more or less than the amount set forth herein, that the appropriations shall be adjusted to equal the amount actually received; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute all agreements and any amendments thereto with Caltrans.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 25th day of January 2022, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WEIGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2022- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.
MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)
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We improv tne envi on n nt, econo1 y a1 d qL aliiy of life fo1 residents in the Chol/as Creek Watershed area through n£>w approaches to community and eclucation;il development.
December 14, 2021
RE: Caltrans Clean California Grant Program
5106 Federal Blvd. #203
San Diego, CA 92105
619.543.0430
groundworksandiego.org
From: Leslie Reynolds, Executive Director Groundwork San Diego- Chollas Creek I am writing on behalf of Groundwork San Diego- Chollas Creek to voice our support for the City of La Mesa's grant project to restore and revitalize the creek property at 69th Street and Boulevard Drive in La Mesa, CA.
Constructing a stabilized channel, parklet, and other community enhancements at the property on 69th Street will be another step toward revitalizing blighted properties in the Chollas Creek watershed area. The property is adjacent to the Salvation Army Kroc Center, which provides community recreation services to all members in the local community. The project provides opportunity for persons visiting the Kroc Center to also visit the parklet and educational info at the 69th Street property.
Thank you for your consideration of this grant proposal.
Groundwork San Diego-Chol/as Creek was founded in 2007 at the request of the City of San Diego to lead the master plan for the Chol/as Creek Watershed. Initial funding came from the Environmental Protection Agency and the California Endowment in recognition of the role the environment plays in the well-being of low-income citizens.
The master plan, entitled the Chol/as Creek Enhancement Program, was developed through extensive stakeholder collaboration that represented neighborhoods, community planning groups, nonprofits, and faith-based institutions across the watershed. Its vision was to recover the pre-urbanization beauty of the natural resources of the region through education, advocacy, and compelling environmental design.
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Leslie Reynolds
Executive Director
Groundwork San Diego- Chollas Creek
ATTACHMENT C
December 12, 2021
La 9v!_esa Conversations Inc.
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To: Caltrans Clean California Grant
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LA MESA
From Dr. Janet Castanos, President of La Mesa Conversations, Inc. and Steering Committee Member for Envision La Mesa
I am writing to share with you the actions taken by our La Mesa Conversations Inc.
Board and the Envision La Mesa steering committee to support the City of La Mesa's grant proposal for the University Creek stabilization and parklet project on the comer of Boulevard Drive and 69th Street.
Our community groups, Envision La Mesa (ELM) and La Mesa Conversations (LMC), a 501c3 California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation, have been advocating for months to enhance this area of the city that is blighted and trashridden. The city has often been called to remove dumped furniture, appliances, clothing, and trash from the area. This paiiicular comer is used by some as a dumping ground due to the fact that there are not many eyes on the street that can witness the dumping. With the community center and new restaurant across the street, this area has the potential to be a popular community gathering spot.
University Creek has often been the focus of community clean-up efforts by ELM and LMC. Several walk-audits have been conducted by community members to gather information and offer recommendations to the City regarding area enhancements, walking path rest stops, community art, and community gathering space on this comer.
Both ELM and LMC have worked together to advocate to city officials regarding the restoration of this comer. It is currently unsafe and it negatively impacts the neighborhood. Neighbors are not able to safely walk to the bus stop, recreation center, businesses, and schools due to lack of walking paths, shaded rest areas, and
visual enhancements (plants, public art, wayfinding signs). Our goal is to eventually have a walking path with community art and trees along Boulevard Drive that will lead to this proposed parklet and creek corner.
Thank you for your consideration of this grant proposal.
Sincerely,
Dr. Janet Castafios
J castanos [email protected]
La Mesa Conversations, Inc.
Envision La Mesa
DATE: January 20, 2021
TO: Greg Humora, City Manager
FROM: Ray Sweeney, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: HOME Program 2021 4th Quarter Report
______________________________________________________________________ The Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement (HOME) Team continues to interact with and serve those experiencing homelessness in La Mesa. As part of their continued efforts, the HOME team tracks interactions and services provided in a quarterly report. The report depicts the total number of clients served, the number of calls for service handled, demographics, and a narrative that shares recent successes, partnerships, and community engagement. Thank you for the continued support for this program as we continue to assist those experiencing homelessness.
City of La Mesa
Homeless Outreach &
Mobile Engagement (HOME) Program
Quarterly Report: October-December 2021
HOME Program Overview
The Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement (HOME) is an initiative of the City of La Mesa and the La Mesa Police Department (LMPD). The program was officially relaunched on November 1, 2021 and provides a housingfirst and trauma-informed approach to addressing homelessness in La Mesa. HOME utilizes progressive engagement and harm reduction to assist individuals who are unable to access homeless services on their own.
The relaunching of the program under city management has allowed the HOME Team to incorporate the lessons learned over the last year into the program and re-establish expectations and service parameters with clients.
This report breaks down the HOME efforts and successes during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021.
Since the beginning of the quarter, the HOME program outreach specialists have:
• Contacted 59 total individuals experiencing homelessness and newly enrolled 10 adults and 0 children. 15 of the individuals contacted this quarter were connected to a temporary or permanent home. • Responded to 81 service calls routed through LMPD dispatch, through the hotline or the city email, most of which would have been addressed by city emergency response services and law enforcement. • Prioritized the most vulnerable individuals in the City of La Mesa, including individuals with heightened risk of complications due to COVID-19, households with children, and individuals facing chronic homelessness.
Total Number of Clients Served from City of La Mesa
HOME program staff operate out of LMPD headquarters in downtown La Mesa and respond to non-emergency calls for service related to homelessness that are generated through police dispatch. Each of these calls is first attended by a HOME outreach specialist; PD or PERT officers are only requested for rare cases involving legal or safety concerns.
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Sixteen people from fourteen households left the HOME program to a temporary or permanent placement during the previous quarter.
Four households exited to temporary housing, defined as an emergency shelter, transitional housing, or other location that provides housing/shelter without tenure.
Eleven households (twelve people) exited to permanent housing, defined as a leased unit meeting United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) occupancy standards with or without supportive services, such as mental health counseling.
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Client Services
The HOME Team continues to excel in connecting people to a variety of existing services within the community. Some of these services include ongoing mental health treatment through East County Mental Health (ECMH) or Jane Westin Wellness & Recovery. The HOME Team was able to connect 3 people with ECMH for assessment and enrollment this quarter, and the possibility of enrolling and receiving mental health care is discussed with current and potential clients on a regular basis. Other services include assistance with acquiring identifying documentation. All long-term housing opportunities require identifying documents such as CA ID, Social Security Card, and/or Birth Certificate. The HOME Team is able to provide vouchers for free documents to individuals enrolled in the program. While short-term shelter and transitional housing options are scarce for individuals in La Mesa, East County Transitional Living Center and La Posada (for men only) continue to be great partners for the HOME Team and individuals experiencing homelessness in La Mesa.
The Family Resource Center closest to La Mesa closed permanently during the month of December. However, the HOME Team has made connections with the staff at the Lemon Grove Family Resource Center where homeless individuals can receive assistance with obtaining medical insurance (Medi-Cal) and nutritional assistance (EBT). One of the most important services provided by HOME is transportation to necessary appointments and meetings related to housing and ongoing care.
During this quarter, HOME staff has provided some form of financial and/or basic-needs assistance to all enrolled clients with the dual objective of 1) moving them toward a housing outcome 2) keeping them safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
These objectives have not changed throughout this quarter.
All clients received COVID-19-related services, including updates related to local public-health guidelines, vaccine information, hygiene supplies, and personal protective equipment (PPE), such as face masks and hand sanitizer.
All clients received food, water, or other nutrition services, with approximately 25 prioritized for on-going meal support.
HOME program staff distributed $1,071.40 in direct financial assistance, including vehicle repair, storage costs, and funds used to secure new rental units.
Zero Clients received accommodation in a motel, designed to provide short-term, bridge shelter for those with a concrete housing plan.
HOME program staff arranged 84 rides to apartment viewings, shelter stays, program intake interviews, and other critical appointments via ridesharing service.
Narrative
Calls for Service:
• HOME Team responded to 81 calls for service during the quarter. This is a decrease from 134 during the last quarter. Some of this decrease is due to the program’s transition from PATH to City of La Mesa.
During this transition, the HOME Team was connected to the dispatch of the La Mesa Police Department via radio communication. With this connection in place, there has been an adjustment period regarding the amount and types of calls that HOME is responding to. Ultimately, the benefit can and will be seen in the increase in safety for the HOME Team and clients. This system will also ease the communication between the LMPD officers, dispatch personnel, and HOME Team members, which has already drastically decreased the response time for HOME Team arrival.
Hotel Utilization:
• The HOME Team has found that motel funding is most effectively and efficiently utilized in the form of bridge housing for clients who are willing to engage in program services and have an anticipated moveout date for permanent housing. This structure allows HOME to plan around a specific move-out date rather than putting someone in a motel room for an undisclosed amount of time. The HOME Team also utilizes bridge housing for clients who have been approved and matched to housing that cannot be accessed until a future date due to barriers including lease start dates, construction of housing units, and appointment requirements. By placing clients who fall into this category in a motel, the HOME team is better able to support clients in attending necessary appointments, collecting documentation, and communicating with their housing provider. Being in a motel also allows clients to have consistent access to communication and a level of safety that is just not possible for someone who is living on the street.
The City of La Mesa is currently in the process of securing an ongoing contract with a local hotel.
Client success stories:
• One of the success stories for this quarter includes a person who the HOME Team met at Collier Park.
This individual was a Senior Citizen who was living in their van. This person was living with a chronic health condition that made them especially susceptible to COVID-19 complications. Additionally, their physical health was deteriorating to the point that living in their van was becoming untenable. After being matched to a Permanent Supportive Housing unit, this person worked diligently with the HOME Team to collect all necessary medical and identifying documentation. The HOME Team then attended all necessary appointments with this client to provide support and advocacy on their behalf. This person was ultimately able to move into their brand-new studio apartment on 11/30/21. While at this studio, this person will have consistent on-site access to supportive services such as mental and physical health care. While living at this studio, the person will pay 30% of their fixed income towards rent, and they will sign a one-year lease that they will always have the option of renewing. • The HOME Team’s favorite success story for the quarter is the one where a perfect set of circumstances and conditions led to an individual being housed in a four-hour timespan. The person was spotted laying in the grass at the corner of Baltimore Dr. & Fletcher Pkwy. The HOME Team utilized the progressive engagement model to introduce themselves to the client and determine what their needs/ wishes were.
During this process the client related they had been released the night before from the hospital, verified by the discharge documents in hand. This client then expressed the desire to enroll in a sober living facility as well as admitted that they possessed the funding necessary for this. The HOME Team then began leveraging all contacts at sober living facilities in the area. It soon was evident that the best fit for
the client was R&R Sober Living in Vista, CA. The HOME Team was able to provide immediate transportation. Once at R&R, the HOME Team was able to support the client in communicating their needs to R&R as well as advocate on the client’s behalf. Ultimately, the client was able to sign onto a month to month lease with R&R Sober Living. This duration of turnaround time is rare, but when individuals are willing and able to engage in the housing process, outcomes such as this can occur.
Community Support Partnerships:
• Journey Community Church continues to provide any and all food items to the HOME Program, allowing HOME staff to feed up to 60 people per week
• La Mesa Village Association
• La Mesa Thrift Shop
• La Mesa First United Methodist Church
• Empire Thrift Store of El Cajon
• Eagle Scouts
Community Resource Partnerships:
• Home-Start, Inc.
• East County Mental Health
• Center Star ACT
• McAlister Inc.
• City of La Mesa’s HOME program steering committee
• La Mesa – Spring Valley School District Social Workers • East County Homeless Task Force
• San Diego County Mental Health
• In addition, HOME staff has developed a word-of-mouth network of donors and residents and regularly interface with anyone interested into helping those facing hardship on the streets of La Mesa. • ARMT Medical Specialists
• The Lodge of La Mesa (Transition Age Youth)
• Borrego Health-Centro Medico El Cajon
DATE:
CITY OF
LAMESA
JEWEL of the HILLS STAFF Rf PO.RT
REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
January 25, 2022
SUBJECT: Climate Action Plan Subcommittee Recommendations Regarding the 2023 Climate Action Plan Update
ISSUING DEPT: City Manager's Office
SUMMARY:
Issues:
What actions should the City undertake over the next five years to continue making progress towards its 2020 and 2035 greenhouse gas reduction goals, as outlined in the 2018 Climate Action Plan (CAP) due to be updated in 2023? Recommendations:
1. Utilize the adopted 2018 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.
3. Appropriate an additional $50,000 from the General Fund for the CAP update.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact at this time. The City Council previously appropriated $50,000 for the 2023 CAP update. However, based on anticipated expenditures in other comparable regional jurisdictions, staff recommends increasing the budget to $100,000. The additional requested budget would come from the General Fund.
City's Strategic Goals:
• Continue to improve high quality municipal services
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• Foster community health by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving environmental quality
Climate Action Plan Reduction Strategy:
This item supports all measures within the Climate Action Plan (CAP) BACKGROUND:
In March 2018, City Council approved the Climate Action Plan (CAP), which charts a course to reduce community-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 15% by 2020, and 53% below 2010 levels by 2035. Development of a Climate Action Plan was identified as a mitigation measure in La Mesa's 2012 General Plan Update. La Mesa prepared the CAP established targets consistent with State goals and guidance. The CAP provides a roadmap by which La Mesa can reduce its contributions of GHG emissions with 23 measures and 142 key actions in energy, transportation, solid waste, water, and green infrastructure. The CAP requires Annual Reports and an update to Council on CAP progress once a year, the creation of an Implementation Plan and update of the Implementation Plan every two years, and an update of the CAP 5 years after adoption.
The City Council adopted the CAP as a qualified greenhouse gas reduction plan (Qualified Plan) under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15183.5 (Tiering and Streamlining the Analysis of Greenhouse Gas Emissions). This CEQA section states that cities may analyze and mitigate the significant effects of GHG emissions at a programmatic level, such as a general plan or separate plan to reduce GHG emissions. The consultant hired to prepare the CAP ensured the document is consistent with Section 15183.5, and the City can use the CAP rather than project-level analysis for GHG emissions impact assessment under CEQA. Since the CAP is a Qualified Plan under CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.5, any revisions of the existing CAP must maintain compliance with the State CEQA Guidelines.
Since the CAP was adopted in 2018, staff developed the CAP Implementation Team made up of representatives from key departments within the City. The Implementation Team serves as the primary team responsible for the ongoing coordination, implementation, and monitoring efforts of the CAP, led by the Environmental Program Manager. The Implementation Team has worked collaboratively to develop the 2018- 2019 Annual Report, FY19-21 CAP Implementation Plan, 2020 Annual Report (Attachment A), and FY22-23 CAP Implementation Plan (Attachment B).
Progress is monitored in collaboration with the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) and the University of San Diego Energy Policy Initiative Center (EPIC). In total, the City has seen a community wide GHG reduction of 10.93% since the 2010
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baseline for onroad transportation, electricity, natural gas, solid waste, water, and wastewater. SANDAG and EPIC conduct community-wide inventory updates for all cities within the County on a bi-annual basis for the prior two years.
DISCUSSION:
The CAP is scheduled to be updated in 2023. On August 2, 2021 the City Council created the Climate Action Plan (CAP) Ad Hoc Subcommittee (CAP Subcommittee), comprised of Vice-Mayor Shu and Councilmember Baber, to discuss recommendations for the 2023 CAP update. The CAP Subcommittee met three times and reviewed recommendations from staff and the Environmental Sustainability Commission.
Generally, the CAP Subcommittee expressed interest in ensuring that qualified consultants with technical training provide recommendations regarding the efficacy of GHG reduction targets and performance measures contained within the CAP. The CAP Subcommittee recommends the following:
1. Use the adopted 2018 CAP to update the 2023 CAP.
2. Request proposals from qualified firms with the necessary technical background to assist with the preparation of a comprehensive amendment to the existing CAP (CAP update) that includes the following components:
• Public engagement plan that effectively involves interested and affected stakeholders to reach groups and individuals traditionally underrepresented in local government decisions making • Develop potential revised and new CAP measures regarding GHG reduction
• Conduct a cost-benefit analysis of all candidate measures • Evaluate existing GHG reduction targets
• Develop CAP implementation monitoring procedures
• Prepare appropriate environmental review documentation • Prepare a draft and final CAP document.
3. Appropriate an additional $50,000 from the General Fund for the CAP update.
There is $50,000 budgeted in the FY22-23 budget from Account 1311-6430 for the CAP update. However, based on anticipated expenditures in other regional comparable jurisdictions, staff recommends increasing the budget to $100,000. The additional requested budget would come from the General Fund.
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The estimated timeline to complete the 2023 CAP update is outlined in the table below:
Task Timeframe
Issue RFP and hire consultant February - April 2022
Public engagement May - July 2022
Draft CAP update August 2022 - February 2023
Review and finalize CAP update March - June 2023
Present CAP to City Council for adoption July 2023
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the recommendation from the Climate Action Plan Subcommittee regarding the 2023 CAP update. As noted, the staff would initiate the request for proposals process to select a qualified consultant that would advise the City to update the CAP.
Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
Assistant City Manager
Interim Director of Public Works
Environmental Program Manager
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Attachments:
Attachment A - 2020 Annual Report
Attachment B - FY22-23 CAP Implementation Plan
2020
ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
Letter from the Mayor ................................................. ..... ................................................. 2 About La Mesa's Climate Action Plan .................................................................. 3 Tracking Progress -About the 2020 Annual Report... ............................. 4 2018 Greenhouse Gas Inventory Update ............................................................ 4 Progress Updates by Strategy .................................................................................... 5-9 Energy ..................................................................................................................................... 5 Transportation .................................................. ..... ........................................................... 6 Solid Waste ......................................................................................................................... 7 Green Infrastructure .................................................................................................... 8 Water ....................................................................................................................................... 9 Looking Ahead ........................................................................................................................ 10 - ------C/'JJ-------
01 I ANNUAL REPORT CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
LETTER FROM THE MAYOR
Since the adoption of La Mesa's Climate
Action Plan (CAP) in 2018. City Council. staff.
and the La Mesa community have been busy
putting the CAP into action. with all CAP
measures now in progress or complete.
2020 was an unprecedented year as we
experienced challenges due to the global
pandemic. The City was also impacted by
staff transitions and civil unrest. which
delayed CAP related projects and programs.
However. we adapted and continued to make
progress on CAP measures and are excited to
share our accomplishments from 2020.
Our second CAP Annual Report highlights
progress since the 201 8-2019 CAP Annual
Report and showcases efforts in energy,
transportation. solid waste. green
infrastructure. and water. Notable
accomplishments include receiving an award
and additional funding for the DIV Energy
Saving and Sustainability Toolkit. starting
construction of the La Mesa Community
Garden. and preparing for the launch of San
Diego Community Power, which will bring
100% renewable energy by 2035.
In addition. La Mesa expanded education and
outreach efforts in preparation for organic
w aste recycling service and tree planting
program.
In 2020 due to the global pandemic. we grew
our virtual communication by hosting virtual
City Council meetings and increased
engagement on social media. Environmental
education is consistently shared on the City's
social media and website and in 2020, the
City reached an audience of nearly half a
million on social media and over 400,000
unique visitors on the City's website.
The highlights in this report represent the
progress of our climate action journey and I
am excited to continue watching our
community come together to c reate a more
sustainable La Mesa for generations to come.
MAYOR MARK ARAPOSTATHIS
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02 I ANNUAL REPORT CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
LA MESA'S CLIMATE
ACTION PLAN
La Mesa's Climate Action Plan (CAP) was adopted in March 2018 and creates a roadmap to reduce community-wide
greenhouse gas (CHG) emissions by 53% by 2035. To achieve this ambitious goal. the CAP outlines 25 measures and
additional sustainability targets to guide the City's progress.
Those 2035 targets include:
DIVERT
75%
of waste from the landfill
Expand the URBAN TREE CANOPY
BY 15%
12.9 MW . of distributed, LOCAL CLEAN ENERGY
installed community-wide
' ACHIEVE WATER USE LEVELS OF
89 GALLONS
per person per day
REDUCE VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED per person
BY 6 % over 201 0 levels
RENEWABLE ENERGY
The various measures that · help the City work towards these goals range from education and collaborative efforts. to ordinance changes and rezoning initiatives. Similarly, some measures can be easily implemented in the near-term. while others require far more planning and time. The City will continue to prioritize efforts to ensure these are meeting State mandates and working towards CAP targets.
CAP Strategy
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2035
The progress highlighted in this report is the result of hard work and collaboration by many within the City and community. This includes the Environmental Sustainability Commission. comprised of local experts, key stakeholders. and residents. Similarly, the City has an internal CAP Implem entation Team consisting of subject-matter experts from every Department across the City. Together we are moving the CAP forward.
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TRACKING PROGRESS -
ABOUT THE ANNUAL REPORT
As part of La Mesa's CAP, the City committed to publish annual implementation updates and work with SANDAG to complete bi-annual community-wide GHG emissions inventory updates.
This 2020 Annual Report provides an update on the City's progress towards measure targets since the CAP was adopted in March 2018, and identifies priorities moving forward. This is the second annual report and we are now able to showcase progress from the baseline data set in the 2018-2019 Annual Report, such as the number of solar PV permits issued or landfill diversion rate.
The metrics reported in this annual report include the best data and progress updates available at the time the report was developed. Relevant updates and project highlights are included in the pages that follow.
The City's CAP progress reports are intended to p rovide a measure-level update each year. The measure-level update included in this document is complimented by a comprehensive GHG inventory update provided by SANDAG every two years. The community-wide inventory serves as an important "big-picture" view of the City's emissions levels and progress towards the City's GHG reduction goals.
2018 COMMUN ~TY ~NVENTORY UPDATE
GHG Reduction Progress and Targets
450,000 -- -- 422,672
383,800 _ 37-6,400 387,500
359,271
.,
"' 8 325,000
In November 2020, SANDAG published La
Mesa's second GHG inventory updated since the
CAP was adopted. The 2018 inventory shows
that La Mesa's community-wide emissions are
declining at a modest rate: 10.93% lower than
the 2010 baseline year. The inventory captures
GHG emissions between 2016 and 2018 for onroad transportation, electricity, natural gas, solid waste, water, and wastewater and showed a
1.93% decrease. The GHG reduction of 7,400 MT
CO2e is the equivalent to saving 854 home's
energy use for one year. consumed. (Note: 2016
Transportation data was used in the 2018
inventory.)
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262,500 -- - 237,640
200,000
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Year
0 2010 Baseline Inventory 0 2016 Inventory Update
0 2018 Inventory Update 0 GHG Reduction Targets
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100% RE E\r/ ABLE
ELECTRICITY
As a founding member of San Diego Community Power {SDCP). along with Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, and San Diego, the City of La Mesa continued to prepare for the launch of SDCP. In 2020 SDCP hired staff. created a logo and communications plan. and established operations. Renewable energy will be introduced in three phases, with customers automatically enrolled in the default program. PowerOn. PowerOn will provide 55% renewable energy and customers can upgrade to Powerl00 and to receive 100% renewable energy.
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issued in 2020.
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MW of solar installed in La Mesa as
of 2020. La Mesa's local renewable
energy capacity continues to exceed
the target outlined in the 2018 CAP.
Light fixtures in municipal facilities
were retrofitted to energy efficient
LED's in 2020. This reduces energy
consumption from those fi xtures by
approximately 50%.
Battery storage permits
issued in 2020.
DIY E ERGY SAVING &
SUSTAINABILITY TOOLKIT
With the successful launch of the DIV Toolkit,
the City received the SDG&E 2020 Energy
Showcase Award and was recognized for their
CAP efforts. The Toolkit also inspired the
County of San Diego and City of Chula Vista to
create similar programs.
Toolkit checkouts reduced when shelter in
place occurred in early 2020. A total of 14
toolkits were checked out in 2020. In October
2020. the City successfully received additional
$29K in funding to restock toolkit supplies and
enhance marketing efforts with videos and
social media posts. The videos highlighted an
updated sanitized and contactless checkout
process and also included a resident
testimonial about the environmental and
economic benefits of the Toolkit.
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TRANSPORTATION
VISION ZERO
LA MESA
As the City works to increase walking and
biking opportunities and reduce single
occupancy vehicle trips. the City Council
adopted its Vision Zero policy back in
September 2078. The policy strives to reduce
traffic fatalities to zero by 2025 through
infrastructure improvements. data analysis.
education, and planning.
In support of this initiative. the City continues
to apply and receive grant funding for safe
bike and walk infrastructure and
educational programs. In 2020. 120 resident
participants in bike rodeos and active
transportation workshops.
CITY EMPLOYEES
Due to the global pandemic. eligible City
employees telecommuted. This reduced
vehicle miles traveled (VMT) for City
employees and therefore reduced GHG
emissions. There are also 10 EV Chargers
available for staff to use at City Hall.
rn
Public EV chargers available
in La Mesa. supporting greater
adoption of clean electric
vehicles.
Miles of bike lanes
in La Mesa
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WASTE
LA MESA'S CURBSIDE
ORGANICS RECYCLING
SERVICE
As the City strives to reduce the amount of
waste sent to the landfill. the City worked in
partnership with its waste hauler. EDCO. to
prepare for La Mesa's curbside organic
recycling service. The organics recycling
service would allow for residents to comingle
food scraps (banana peels. egg shells) and
food soiled papers (napkins. pizza boxes)
with yard waste (leaves. grass trimmings) in
their existing curbside green bin.
EDCO completed the construction of an
Anaerobic Digester facility to recycle the
region's organic waste and a series of
educational mailers were sent to residents
in preparation for the April 2021 launch.
Residents could also order a FREE kitchen
caddie to collect their food scraps.
• Backyard
Compost bin
vouchers issued
Due to the global pandemic. two events were
canceled. However an increase in
participation for the remainder of the events
led to extended hours and an additional event
added in the Fall.
,
Household hazardous
waste recycling events were
hosted for La Mesa residents.
\,/ ASTE DIVERSION
La Mesa residents generated
approximately 5.2 pounds of waste per
person per day in 2020. This number is
higher this year because more people
were home due to the global pandemic.
With more people working and
schooling from home. this increased the
amount of residential waste generated.
To meet the City's CAP goal of 75%
landfill diversion by 2035, increased
education is planned for 2021 to ensure
proper sorting of landfill. recycling. and
organic waste.
41 Percent of waste from La
Mesa residents was diverted
from the landfill in 2020.
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GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
COMMUNITY GARDEN AT
MACARTHUR PARK
The La Mesa Community Garden. led by the
La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation,
started construction in December 2020 and
anticipated to open in Spring 2021 . The
family-friendly garden includes 40
gardening beds and will create an
intergenerational space that will enhance the
park's amenities. encourage social
participation, and improve access to healthy
eating. exercise and active living. The
Community Garden received a $30,000 grant
from the San Diego Foundation in addition to
community sponsorships.
'°°" Trees maintained by City
COMMUN~TY
FORESTRY GRANT
In 2019, the City was awarded a $385K grant
from CalFire to expand La Mesa's urban
forest. The City has since hired a third party
contractor to author the La Mesa Urban
Forestry Management Plan. A community
survey was released on Earth Day 2020 and
received 116 survey responses. In addition.
six community working group meetings were
conducted to gain resident feedback on La
Mesa's urban forest.
The funding also allows the City to plant 350
trees across La Mesa. Letters were sent to
over 700 residents asking for their interest in
helping to water a tree planted in the public
right of way in front of their property and
residents were also encouraged to attend a
virtual Tree Steward Training scheduled in
early 2021. Tree planting efforts will continue
into 2021 upon grant completion in 2022.
Trees planted
in2020
PARK APPRECIATION DAY
Due to the global pandemic. the 2020 Park
Appreciation Day was hosted as a virtual
volunteer day with over 100 volunteers
participating in family groups assisting with
clean up. painting. and other activities.
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HEL!X DEMONSTRAT~ON
LANDSCAPE GARDENS
Helix Water District recently constructed
demonstration landscape gardens at
their La Mesa office to inspire WaterSmart
landscaping and beautify the
neighborhood. The gardens are adjacent to
the sidewalk and include educational
signage for residents to learn more about
the types of water saving plants and trees
to plant in La Mesa's environment.
11 A
La Mesa high school
students received
watershed education
presentations
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La Mesa residents completed water
conservation surveys in 2018. This free
seNice is available through Helix Water
District and helps residents identify
water saving measures.
La Mesa's average residential gallons
per capita per day (GPCD) in 2020. This
improvement surpasses the 2020 CAP
target ofl03 GPCD.
MUN~C~PAL WATER
CONSUMPT~ON
Municipal water consumption increased
79% in 2020 compared to the previous year.
This attributed to a dry year with minimal
rain with a number of declared extreme
heat days. Water efficiency opportunities
continue to be monitored and
implemented.
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LOOKING AHEAD
Over the past year, the City and its partners made great strides on CAP initiatives regardless of the challenges and impacts they faced with the global pandemic and civil unrest. For example, the DIY Energy Saving and Sustainability Toolkit received an award and additional grant funding, San Diego Community Power and EDCO prepared for their program launches, the Community Garden at MacArthur Park started construction, and progress has been made towards implementing the Cal Fire grant to draft the Urban Forestry Management Plan and plant over 350 trees. These efforts not only support La Mesa's goals to address the climate crisis, but also bring solutions to the City that cultivate a healthy and thriving community for generations to come.
• San Diego Community Power launched
and began providing renewable energy to
municipal customers in March 2021 and
commercial customers in June 2021
• EDCO's anaerobic digester facility opened
and organic waste recycling service began
April 2021 for residents and will begin later
in 2021 for commercial customers
• Virtual Earth Day Scavenger Hunt in April
2021 to spread environmental education
• To comply with SB 1383, the City will launch
the La Mesa Edible Food Recovery
Program, update the mandatory recycling
ordinance, and adopt an Environmentally
Preferable Purchasing Policy
PRIORITIES
• La Mesa Community Garden at MacArthur
Park opened in May 2021
• As part of SDG&E's Power Your Drive
program, four electric vehicle chargers will
be installed at MacArthur Park
• Educational webinars and trainings will be
hosted for residents in all CAP categories:
energy, solid waste, green infrastructure,
water, transportation
• Host SDSU student internships to develop
CAP programs
• Develop and launch the La Mesa Green
Business Certification Program
• Plant over 350 trees in City parks and public
rig ht-of-ways
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envirosvcs@city:oflamesa.us
Table of Contents
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 2 Background ....................................................................................................................................... 3 GHG Reduction Targets and Progress ............. ........................................................................................ 3 About this Document ........................................................................................................................ 4 Stakeholders and Implementation Resources ................................................................................ 5 City staff ..................... ........ ............................................... .......... ..... ................................................................. 5 CAP Implementation Team ..................................................................................................... .................... 5 Environmental Sustainability Commission (ESC) ......................... ........................................................... 5 Regional collaboration and external partnerships .............................. : ..................................... ........... 6 Grants ................................................................ -................................................................................................ 6 Key Milestones, Monitoring and Measurement .............................................................................. 6 Annual Progress Updates ............................................................................................................................. 7 Biennial Community-wide GHG Inventory Updates .......................... ....... .... .................................. ...... 7 California State Updates .. ............................................................................. ................ .- ........ ...................... 7 FY22-23 Implementation Activities .................................................................................................. 8 Implementation Tables ............................................................................................................................... 10 2018-2019 & 2020 CAP Implementation Activities .............................................................................. 10 Energy ....................... .. ............................................. .......... .............................................................................. 11 Transportation and Land Use .................................................................................................................... 24 Water ........................................................................... .................................................................................... 34 Waste ............................................................................................................................................................... 38 Green Infrastructure .................................................................................................................................... 42 Conclusion ....................................................................................................................................... 45 Exhibit A - 2018-2019 Annual Report .................................................................................. 45 Exhibit B - 2020 CAP Annual Report ................................................................................. 45 1 City of La Mesa
FY22-23 CAP Implementation Plan
Introduction
Centrally located in the rolling hills of San Diego County, La Mesa is known as the Jewel of the Hills.
With a beautiful climate, tree-lined streets, walkable neighborhoods, easy access to retail and commercial areas, and a quaint downtown village, La Mesa is a prime community in which to live and work.
In March 2018, after a multi-year effort and unanimous support from City Council, the City of La Mesa affirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability with the adoption of the Climate Action Plan (CAP). The CAP establishes a long-range roadmap to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in half by 2035 through a variety of actions and policies. The CAP outlines 24 measures that will :
• decrease energy and water waste;
• create safer streets for bikers and pedestrians;
• reduce waste sent to the landfill;
• advance l 00% clean electricity;
• reduce vehicle trips; and
• increase the urban tree canopy.
The CAP directed staff to develop a near-term implementation plan and update the plan every two years. The FYl 9-21 Implementation Plan document was developed and this document is the FY22-23 update that identifies the implementation activities the City will pursue through FY22-23, an exercise the City will conduct every two years. This implementation plan serves as two-year planning and policy document that will guide staff's work. It also establishes an associated framework that will guide monitoring and measurement efforts to encourage a process of continual improvement while also keeping Council and the public apprised of progress.
In total, it is estimated the City will dedicate 16,8 l 0 hours ( approximately 4.04 FTE/year assuming 2,080 hours/year is considered full time) and budget $640,000 over the next two years to implement the measures outlined in the Implementation Plan. This amounts to nearly triple the staff time and almost double the budget from the FYl 9-21 Plan. More than $l .78M in grants (awarded and applied) will also support implementation efforts. In addition, there are over $7.8M that would be applied for through loan programs or grants. Many measures include actions that are already underway and are embedded into existing operations and budget. A complete breakdown by measure and year is outlined in later sections of the Implementation Plan.
FY 22-23 Estimated FY 22-23 Budget Grants Total FY22-23 FY22-23 Staff Time (hours) Allocated Awarded Budget Budget Needs Energy 4,280 $251 ,000 $116,000 $367,000 $6,115,000
Transportation and Land 9,230 $20,000 $1,400,000 $1,420,000 $1,650,000 Use Planninq Water 600 $5,000 $0 $5,000 $40,000
Solid Waste 1,700 $85,000 $30,000 $115,000 $35,000
Green Infrastructure 1,000 $279,000 $240,000 $519,000 $0 Total 16,810 $640,000 $1,786,000 $2,426,000 $7,840,000
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Background
Throughout the development of the CAP, the
City worked with community members, regional
agencies, technical experts, and other partners
to identify measures and actions to reduce
emissions and cultivate a vibrant community for
residents to live, work, and play. In total, the CAP
identifies 24 GHG reduction measures that guide
City efforts over 15+ years to reduce GHG
emissions by 53% by 2035.
35%_1
5%~% <1%
58%
The 2010 GHG emissions inventory is the
foundation for the City's CAP by quantifying the
■ Transportation ■ Energy Solid Waste
■ Water ■ Wastewater
amount and sources of GHG emissions within Figure 1 - City of La Mesa 20 IO GHG Baseline Inventory by Sector
the community in calendar year 2010. This serves
as the point from which the City will work to decrease its emissions in the coming years. As shown in Figure 1, La Mesa's baseline inventory includes emissions from solid waste, transportation, water, wastewater, and energy, with the transportation and energy sectors accounting for approximately 93% of total emissions. Emissions from solid waste account for 5% of the inventory, and potable water and wastewater are both small contributors by comparison, making up the remaining 2% of the community-wide emissions in 2010.
GHG Reduction Targets and Progress
Building on the baseline inventory, the CAP also established reduction targets consistent with California's GHG reduction goals. As outlined in Figure 2, the City will implement measures and actions to help reduce community-wide emissions by 15% by 2020, and 53% by 2035. The City will receive its 2020 GHG emissions inventory in 2022 and will report the CAP 2020 goal progress in 2022. 450,000
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201 O Baseline Emissions
422,672 MT co,e
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2010 2020
Figure 2 - City of La Mesa GHG emissions projections
2020 Reduction Target
359,271 MT co,e/yr
Projected Emissions w/ No
Actions
341 ,047 MT CO,e
2035 Reduction Target
237,640 MT co,e
Projected Emissions w/ CAP
224,577 MT co,e
2035
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3 FY22-23 CAP Implementation Plan
Since the publication of the previous FYl 9-21 Implementation Plan, the City has received two GHG inventory updates in collaboration with SANDAG and University of San Diego. This provides an important "big picture" view of the City's progress. The 2016 GHG inventory showed a 9% decrease from the 201 0 baseline and the 2018 GHG inventory showed a 1.93% decrease from the 2016 inventory. In total, the City has seen a community wide GHG reduction of 10.93% since the 2010 baseline for onroad transportation, electricity, natural gas, solid waste, water, and wastewater. The next GHG inventory will be received in 2022, which will show GHG emissions from 2020.
GHG Reduction Progress and Targets
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About this Document
2018
Year
2020
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0 GHG Reduction Targets
237,640
2035
While the CAP comprehensively outlines measures and proposed actions that will help meet the City's 2020 and 2035 GHG reduction goals, this document was developed as a planning and policy development tool to identify the near-term activities the City will pursue over the next two years.
This document was developed in close collaboration with each department and was informed by stakeholder input and feedback. It takes into account staff capacity, City resources, grants, and other funding opportunities. The City's approach to implementation activities is responsive to available budget, regional and local opportunities, and staff resources. The Implementation Plan incorporates and consolidates CAP action items into a practical format that connects with existing City operations and procedures and is updated every two years.
A new implementation plan will be developed in 2023, in conjunction with the five year CAP update which occurs in 2023 to capture new priorities and actions over the next two years.
Additional timeline considerations are outlined in the Monitoring and Measurement section below. 4 City of La Mesa
FY22-23 CAP Implementation Plan
Stakeholders and Implementation Resources
The CAP is the culmination of a collaborative planning effort among City staff, residents, the business community, partner agencies, technical experts, and community advocacy groups.
Implementation of the CAP will require even greater participation and engagement from a diverse range of community stakeholders working collaboratively to reduce GHG emissions. During the CAP implementation period, the City will conduct outreach programs that involve residents and businesses in various activities. Community engagement and effective participation are essential to the successful implementation of the CAP.
As the City moves from CAP planning to implementation, key partners will include:
City staff - As part of the CAP, University of San Diego's Energy Policy Initiatives Center completed a CAP Staff Resources Assessment. The assessment 1 found that the City would need to allocate the staff time of six existing full time equivalent (FTE) staff people over the first five-year period to support the full breadth of implementation activities outlined in the CAP. The assessment also recommended the City consider hiring a CAP Program Administrator - charged with the coordination and implementation of the CAP. The City hired its first full time staff member to work on the CAP in 2018, who then created the CAP Internal Implementation Team comprised of key staff from every City department. As a City with lean staffing resources, La Mesa continues to work collaboratively to build upon existing efforts and maximize efficiencies where feasible. Starting in the Fall of FY22, the City will leverage additional staff support through the CivicSpark Fellowship program and hire two full time fellows to assist with CAP implementation projects for 22 months for the next two years.
CAP Implementation Team - To effectively support implementation of the CAP, the City formed an interdepartmental Implementation Team comprised of subject-matter experts from key departments across the City. The CAP team includes representatives from:
o Community Development
o Public Works - Operations
o Public Works - Engineering
o City Manager's Office
o Community Services
o Finance
o Fire and Police
The Team is led by the CAP Program Administrator and meets quarterly to facilitate information sharing, streamline implementation activities, support monitoring and measurement activities, and embed sustainability expertise throughout the City. Each member is responsible for budgeting and implementation activities within their respective department.
Environmental Sustainability Commission (ESC) - The ESC serves as an advisory body to the City Council and provides recommendations on key actions and policies to benefit the quality of La Mesa's environment. The ESC also remains a key stakeholder in the implementation of the CAP 1 https:/ /www.cityoflamesa.us/DocumentCenler/View/l l 008/LMCAP _CC03 l 320l 8?bidld#page=280 City of La Mesa
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and the development of this Plan. The City established the Environmental/Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee in June 2007, with the formal Environmental Sustainability Commission established by the City Council to replace the ad hoc committee in June 2009. The ESC remains a key advisor and partner in implementations efforts moving forward. The ESC has a work plan that is updated annually and approved by City Council. Their work plan includes goals and key actions to work on and further CAP implementation.
Regional collaboration and external partnerships - The San Diego region has a strong culture of collaboration within the climate and clean energy space. Regional tables are a key forum to learn best practices, identify partnership opportunities, and share information and opportunities. A few key regional collaborations the City currently participates and will continue to engage include:
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Grants - The City actively pursues grants to support many of its programs, including transportation and planning efforts. Over the past 5 years, the City has been awarded numerous grants to support pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, City-school collaboration, recycling efforts, IT, and many other projects. With the continued implementation of California's Cap & Trade program, funding from California Climate Investments (Cap & Trade revenue) serves as a strong opportunity to leverage additional funding resources to support additional capacity and innovation in the City's implementation efforts. While this funding source is volatile and subject to legislative approval, the City will monitor funding opportunities and apply when feasible.
Key Milestones, Monitoring and Measurement
Ongoing monitoring of CAP implementation efforts is critical to ensure programs and activities are best serving the community and supporting progress towards the City's GHG reduction targets. The City will leverage two key mechanisms to monitor progress and implementation efforts: 1) annual progress updates to City Council and the public; and 2) bi-annual community-wide GHG emissions inventory updates to monitor overall progress towards GHG reduction goals. A schedule of the key monitoring and measurement efforts is outlined below in Figure 4. 6 City of La Mesa
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Ongoing
CAP implementation CAP refresh
Performance evaluation, continual improvement
2020 GHG Inventory update
Implementation Plan update
2020 Reduction Target
15% decrease In GHGs
2018 GHG Inventory update
Implementation Plan adopted
2016 GHG Inventory update
Yearly
CAP Implementation Report to Council
Figure 4 - CAP Monitoring a nd Measurement Timeline
Annual Progress Updates
The City will develop annual progress updates to recap achievements made over the past year, track progress towards measure targets, identify barriers to implementation, and other relevant qualitative and quantitative data. The annual updates will provide Council and the public with a snapshot of implementation efforts and inform necessary shifts in implementation activities. Two annual reports for 2018-2019 and 2020 have been completed and can be viewed on the City's website.
Biennial Community-wide GHG Inventory Updates
Comprehensive GHG inventory updates serve as an important "big-picture" view of the City's emissions levels and provide the best measure of progress towards GHG reduction goals. A comprehensive GHG emissions inventory will be performed every two years and will allow the City to compare its actual emissions levels to those forecasted in Figure 2. SANDAG, in partnership with USD's EPIC, will provide GHG inventory updates to applicable local governments within San Diego County, including the City of La Mesa. Figure 3 shows GHG reduction progress from the 2016 and 2018 GHG community wide emissions inventory.
California State Updates
As the State of California continues its implementation efforts, new data becomes available, and additional emissions reduction technologies and strategies are developed, the City will address the changes within the confines of the existing CAP. The Environmental Sustainability Commission may also elect to address these changes within its annual Work Plan. The City plans to update the CAP every five years.
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FY22-23 Implementation Activities
The CAP identifies 24 measures and more than 150 suggested key as::tions to reduce GHG emissions by 53% by 2035. The measures and actions range from education and collaborative efforts, to ordinance changes and rezoning efforts. Similarly, some measures can be easily implemented in the near-term, while longer-term measures require far more planning and tin:,e to implement. Given the range and volume of measures, the first FYl 9-21 Implementation Plan strived to balance nearterm actions and educational efforts with longer-term strategies that have greater potential for GHG reductions. The measures outlined in the first FYl 9-21 Plan provided a strong foundation that the City can build upon moving forward. For the FY22-23 Implementation Plan, many of the measures included in the FYl 9-21 will continue. Additional measures and actions from the 2018 CAP key actions were also added, as programs have become more established and the City continues to integrate CAP efforts into existing policies and practices.
The inter-departmental CAP Implementation Team did a comprehensive review of efforts and programs already underway in La Mesa, as well as the measures identified in the CAP. The Implementation Team then applied the following key considerations to prioritize measures for the FY22-23 Implementation Plan.
l. Progress on the key actions listed in the FYl 9-21 Plan - each measure was reviewed by City staff and determined if the action was complete or in progress. In addition, staff reviewed key actions from the 2018 CAP that were not included in the FYl 9-21 Plan to identify key actions that can be included in the FY22-23 Plan based on budget, grants, and staff capacity. Those efforts were given higher priority during the development of this Plan.
2. Near term measures - each measure within the CAP was identified as either near-term, mediumterm, or long-term. While near-term measures were prioritized higher for implementation, the City also considered medium and long-term efforts with critical near-term actions.
3. High GHG reduction potential - the CAP estimated the CO2e reduction potential anticipated from each measure. Key measures necessary to meet 2020 and 2035 GHG reduction goals were given careful consideration to ensure the City stays on-track.
4. Staff capacity - La Mesa is a small City with limited budget and staff resources. The Plan prioritizes measures that can be integrated into existing operations to complete work.
Based on this review, the T earn identified the following measures to pursue over the next two years as the City works to cut GHG emissions in half by 2035. This includes continuing the measures outlined in the FYl 9-21 Plan to continue progress into the FY22-23 Plan. A summary of the measures and the total estimated GHG reduction potential of the Climate Action Plan, is referenced in the table below.
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Summary of Measures and Quantified Reductions
2020 2035
MT C02e/yr % of Local
MT C02e/yr
% of Local
E-1 Building Retrofit Program 4,200 25% 17,810 15%
E-2 Shade Tree Program <l <1% 10 <1%
E-3 Municipal Energy Efficiency Goal 30 <1% 60 <1%
E-4 Public Lighting 170 1% 170 <1%
E-5 Solar Photovoltaic Program 2,240 13% 4,660 4%
E-6 Solar Hot Water Heater Program 30 <1% 30 <1%
E-7 Solar Ready Construction Supporting
E-8 Zero Net Energy Construction 8,470 7%
E-9
100% Clean Energy 37,240 32%
CCA Program
Energy Subtotal 6,670 40% 68,450 59%
T-1 Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure 50 <1% 50 <1% Development (Vision Zero) T-2 Bicycle Safety Program (Vision Zero) Supporting
T-3 Transportation Demand Management Program 2,152 12% 2,720 2% T-4 Mixed-Use & Transit-Oriented Development 1,890 11% 19,750 17% T-5 Alternative Refueling Infrastructure Development 150 1% 550 <1% T-6 Municipal Fleet Transition 10 <1% 10 <1%
Transportation Subtotal 4,252 25% 23,080 20%
WATER
W-1 Urban Water Management Plan Programs 450 3% 1,590 1% W-2 Water Sensitive Landscape Design & Irrigation Supporting W-3 Pure Water Program Supporting
SW-1 Food Scrap and Yard Waste Diversion 2,010 12%
SW-2 Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion 3,340 20% Program SW-3 75% Waste Diversion Goal 17,050 15%
Solid Waste Subtotal 5,350 32% 17,050 15%
Gl-1 Urban Forest Master Plan 50 <1%
Gl-2 Expanded Urban Forestry Program 6,300 5%
Green Infrastructure Subtotal 50 <1% 6,300 5%
TOTAL 16,766 100% 116,470 100%
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Implementation Tables
This section outlines an action plan for each measure prioritized for implementation through FY23.
The tables provide an overview of implementation activities, estimated costs, timeline, staffing needs, responsible parties, and funding opportunities to support implementation. The level of detail varies for each measure, with the overall goal of providing a snapshot of implementation strategies in the coming years. The implementation tables are intended to be regularly updated and include the following information:
• Measure Name and Description - this information was outlined in the 2018 CAP. • Performance Target-this information was outlined in the 2018 CAP. • Key Actions - the CAP identified near-term actions to support implementation of each measure. Staff reviewed existing efforts already underway, evaluated near-term strategies in the CAP, and prepared a list of actions and steps to work towards the overall measure goal.
The key actions do not provide a complete analysis of all considerations needed for implementation, but provide a high level overview of necessary efforts. • Implementation Timeline - ongoing, near-term, medium-term, or long-term effort, as outlined in the 2018 CAP.
• Key Milestones - milestones include key outcomes expected during the Implementation Plan timeline.
• Co-benefits - the added benefits in addition to GHG reductions that may occur as a result of implementation.
• Key Performance Indicator - KPls include additional metrics the City will use to monitor measure progress over time. This includes things like photovoltaic permits issued, energy saved, etc.
• Primary Department - includes the department responsible for leading implementation and budgeting activities.
• Supporting Department - the department(s) responsible for supporting implementation activities.
• City Costs: Staff Time - includes estimated staff time to execute Key Actions and Milestones.
Many activities are embedded into the course of business and were not fully quantified. Staff resources are already funded unless otherwise noted.
• City Costs: Budget - includes estimated annual budget to execute Key Actions and Milestones for FY22-23. Most budgets are embedded within existing line item and strategies.
These are estimates and are subject to change.
• Funding Opportunities - outlines potential funding sources to support implementation activities.
2018-2019 & 2020 CAP Implementation Activities
Throughout the development and adoption of the CAP, the City continued implementation of actions that support the goals of the CAP. Similarly, the City initiated multiple projects in the time between the adoption of the CAP and the completion of the Implementation Plan. Relevant activities and policies completed over the past year are summarized in Appendix A and Appendix B.
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Energy
The La Mesa community has made great strides in advancing distributed renewable energy and reducing energy consumption over the past eight years. More than 2,300 renewable energy systems have been installed on La Mesa homes and businesses, generating clean, renewable energy within the community.
With the addition of the CAP Administrator and a
heavy emphasis on clean energy to meet the
City's 2020 and 2035 GHG reduction targets,
renewable energy and energy efficiency
programming represents the greatest area of
growth for the City over the next two years.
Approximately 80% of La Mesa's housing stock
was built before California's energy code was
first adopted in 1978, and it therefore offers
considerable opportunity for cost-effective
energy efficiency retrofits to decrease the use
of both electricity and natural gas.
The City will pursue the following energy-related
measures, which are outlined in detail in the following pages:
FY 22-23
Energy Estimated Staff
Time (hours)
Measure E-1 a: Building Retrofit Program - residential buildings 1,200 Measure E-1 b: Building Retrofit Program - commercial 800 buildinos Measure E-2: Shade Tree Program O* *hours and budqet included in Measure Gl-2* Measure E-3: Municipal Energy Efficiency 1,000
Measure E-4a: Public Lighting - traffic signals/safety lights 400 Measure E-4b: Public Lighting - street lights 400
Measure E-4c: Public Lighting - park lights 200
Measure E-5: Solar Photovoltaic Program 100
Measure E-6: Solar Hot Water Heater Program 60
Measure E-7: Solar-Ready Construction 30
Measure E-8: Zero Net Energy Construction 30
Measure E-9: 100% Clean Energy 60
City Budget Total
Grant Funded
Budget Needs (grants, loans)
Total 4,280
FY 22-23 FY22-23 Budget Budget Needs Allocated
$58,000
(+$58,000 match)
Staff time only $10,000
$0*
$58,000 $4,000,000 (+$58,000 match)
$50,000 $200,000
$50,000 $500,000
$10,000 $400,000
$25,000 $1,005,000
staff time only
staff time only
staff time only
staff time only
$251 ,000
$116,000
$6,115,000
$367,000
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Measure E-1 a Building Retrofit Program - residential buildings Measure Complete energy efficiency retrofits in existing residential buildings. description
Performance Target Year
Reduce electricity consumption by 36.4 million kWh/yr. from 2010 baseline 2020 Reduce natural gas consumption by 360,500 therms from 2010 baseline Reduce electricity consumption by 91.6 million kWh/yr. from 2010 baseline 2035 Reduce natural gas consumption by 962,500 therms from 201 O baseline Implementation Overview
1 . Conduct assessment to identify updated residential energy efficiency rebates and programs
2. Continue to promote the DIY Energy Saving and Sustainability Toolkit.
3. Research and establish a residential engagement program that will provide resources to Key Actions
residents (i.e. PACE) that will also highlight strategies to address environmental justice.
4. Research and analyze jurisdiction amendments to Title 14 to identify opportunities to l) require energy efficiency audit prior to building permit issuance for remodels and renovations and 2) require energy efficiency disclosure for real estate transactions at the point of sale.
5. Update La Mesa's Green Building Code when Title 24 update is adopted by the State.
6. Establish reporting and tracking procedure to collect new retrofit project data and estimate related enerqy savinqs in residential buildings.
DIY Toolkit Checkout #'s
Implementation Ongoing Key Milestones Launch of Residential Timeline Engagement & Environmental
Justice Proqram
• Reduces energy use
• Improves local energy • Residential and commercial
independence energy use
Co-benefits Key Performance Indicator • kWh savings from participation • Cost savings in SDG&E EE programs
• Raises community • # of PACE financed projects
awareness
Primary Dept. City Manager's Office Supporting Dept. Community Development - Building
FY 2022 FY 2023
City Cost Staff time: 600 hrs. (Fellow) Staff time: 600 hrs. (Fellow) Staff time & Budget Budget allocated: $29,000 for CivicSpark Fellow (received match $29K from Budget allocated: $29,000 for CivicSpark Fellow CivicSpark) (received match $29K from CivicSpark)
Funding SDG&E energy efficiency programs
PACE Opportunities SDCP Grant Program
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Measure E-1 b Building Retrofit Program - commercial buildings Measure description Complete energy efficiency retrofits in existing commercial buildings.
Performance Target Year
Reduce electricity consumption by 36.4 million kWh/yr. from 2010 baseline 2020 Reduce natural gas consumption by 360,500 therms from 2010 baseline Reduce electricity consumption by 91 .6 million kWh/yr. from 20 l O baseline 2035 Reduce natural gas consumption by 962,500 therms from 2010 baseline Implementation Overview
l. Launch the La Mesa Green Business Certification Program as an education and outreach program to engage businesses with sustainability best practices such as energy efficiency strategies and incentive programs, water efficiency rebates, recycle programs, etc.)
2. Host educational webinars or workshops for businesses to learn about energy efficiency rebates and programs.
Key Actions 3. Highlight Certified La Mesa Green Business case studies on our website.
4. Update La Mesa's Green Building Code when Title 24 update is adopted by the State.
5. Establish reporting and tracking procedure to collect new retrofit project data and estimate related energy savings in residential commercial buildings.
Implementation Ongoing Key Milestones La Mesa Green Business Timeline Certification Program Launch
• Reduces energy use
• Residential and commercial • Improves local energy energy use Co-benefits independence Key Performance • kWh savings from participation Indicator • Cost savings in SDG&E EE programs
• # of PACE financed projects • Raises community awareness Primary Dept. City Manager's Office Supporting Dept. Community Development - Building
FY 2022 FY 2023
City Cost Staff time: 400 hrs. (Fellow) Staff time: 400 hrs. (Fellow) Staff time & Budget Budget needs: $5K for education & outreach Budget needs: $5K for education & outreach Funding SDG&E energy efficiency programs
PACE Opportunities SDCP Grant Program
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Measure E-2 Shade Tree Program
Measure Develop a shade tree program to require developers and property owners to plant shade trees description Performance Target Year
250 new shade trees planted in the community from 2010 to 2020 2020 l ,57 5 new shade trees planted from 20 l O to 2035 2035 Implementation Overview
l . As part of the Urban Forest Management Plan, start implementing recommendations for:
Updating the City's tree planting standards to maximize tree root growth and minimize hardscape infrastructure, Adopting tree protection and maintenance ordinance for street trees, Adopting tree protection and maintenance ordinance for trees on private property,
2. Continue to implement City's design standards for parking lot shade trees and investigate best practices to monitor and enforce parking lot shade requirements.
Key Actions 3. Partner with neighborhood groups, community organizations, and local business community to develop a shade tree program to encourage tree planting on private property within La Mesa.
4. Develop a shade tree program for residents and businesses to plant trees on their private property and increase education and outreach for proper tree planting and maintenance.
5. Continue to provide educational resources on the City's website for City and regional events to educate the public on proper tree planting and maintenance.
Implementation Ongoing Key Adopt UFMP
Timeline Milestones Shade Tree Program developed
• Improves air quality
• Conserves natural resources
Key
Co-benefits Performance # of trees planted • Increases natural habitat Indicator • Reduces heat island
• Improves public health
Primary Dept. Community Development Supporting City Manager's Office Dept.
FY 2022 FY 2023
City Cost Staff time: l 00 hours Staff time: l 00 hours Staff time &
Budget Budget: Staff time only Budget: Staff time only
CalFire grants CalFire grants
Funding American Forests American Forests
Opportunities Arbor Day Foundation - Energy-saving trees Arbor Day Foundation - Energy-saving trees
USFS & NUCFAC USFS & NUCFAC
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Measure E-3 Municipal Energy Efficiency
Measure description Reduce the City's energy use for operations of municipal buildings and facilities.
Performance Target Year
Reduce electricity consumption at municipal facilities by 124,000 kWh/yr. from 2005 municipal inventory 2020 Reduce natural gas consumption at municipal facilities by 1,275 therms from 2005 municipal inventory
Reduce electricity consumption at municipal facilities by 248,000 kWh/yr. from 2005 municipal inventory 2035 Reduce natural gas consumption at municipal facilities by 2,550 therms from 2005 municipal inventory
Implementation Overview
1. Begin implementing Energy Roadmap recommendations from 2019 SAN DAG energy audit.
2. Develop energy efficiency and facilities operations program (bundled projects, adhoc retrofits, phased approach, etc.), set a benchmark and monitor utility data, and identify funding opportunities.
3. Calculate energy and cost savings and GHG reductions related to municipal efficiency projects and share case study information on City's Sustainability webpage Key Actions to encourage residents and businesses to explore efficiency strategies in their buildings.
4. Continue to identify funding opportunities with energy stakeholders.
5. Explore opportunities to develop a revolving Energy Fund to support ongoing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
6. Continue ongoing energy monitoring and measurement, reassess energy efficiency opportunities every 2-4 years.
Implementation Timeline Ongoing Key Milestones Energy efficiency projects completed
• Reduces energy use • Municipal energy use
Co-benefits • Cost savings Key Performance Indicator (kWh and therms) • Raises community • Estimated kWh saved awareness
Primary Dept. Public Works - Operations Supporting Dept. City Manager's Office FY 2022 FY 2023
Staff time: 500 hrs. (Fellow) Staff time: 500 hrs. (Fellow) City Cost
Budget allocated: Budget allocated: Budget allocated: Budget allocated: Annual staff time & Budget $29,000 for CivicSpark Fellow (received $29,000 for CivicSpark Fellow (received match $29K from CivicSpark) match $29K from CivicSpark) Budget needs: $2M for EE projects from Budget needs: $2M for EE projects from CECloan CECloan
Design and project development:
SANDAG Energy Roadmap
Funding Opportunities Implementation:
1 % interest loan programs through the CA Energy Commission Energy efficiency rebate programs through SDG&E
On-bill financing proqram through SDG&E
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Measure E-4a Public Lighting - traffic signals/safety lights Measure description Reduce energy consumption in the City's traffic signals/safety lights Performance Target Year
All City-owned traffic signal lights and street lights have been retrofitted with energy- 2020 and 2035 efficient technology that reduces electricity use by 50%.
Reduce public lighting energy consumption by 50% from 2005 levels 2035 Implementation Overview
l. Replace all traffic signals and safety lights to efficient LED fixtures to reduce energy consumption.
2. Develop and adopt an administrative policy that outlines the City's procedure to replace City-owned traffic signals with LEDs and adaptive controls (where feasible) as outages and Key Actions
new projects occur.
3. Continue to monitor advancements in lighting technology and rebate/financing programs.
4. Continue tracking traffic signals and safety light fixtures replaced through the City's online maintenance program (Cartegraph) to streamline maintenance, upgrades and monitor progress.
Implementation Ongoing Key All streetlights and traffic signals Timeline Milestones replaced with LED
• Reduces energy use
• Cost savings Key • Municipal energy use (kWh Co-benefits Performance Indicator and therms)
• Raises community awareness
Primary Dept. Public Works Supporting n/a Dept.
FY 2022 FY 2023
Staff time: 200 hrs. (includes maintenance Staff time: 200 hrs. (includes maintenance City Cost contractor and staff time) contractor and staff time) Annual staff time &
Budget
Budget allocated: $25K Budget allocated: $25K
Budget needs: $1 00K to purchase LED's Budget needs: $1 00K to purchase LED's and and project equipment from CEC loan project equipment from CEC loan Funding Opportunities TransNet, 1 % interest loan programs through the CA Energy Commission, Energy efficiency rebate programs through SDG&E, On-bill financing program through SDG&E City of La Mesa
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Measure E-4b Public Lighting - street lights
Measure description Reduce energy consumption in the City's street lights Performance Target Year
All City-owned traffic lights and street lights have been retrofitted with energy- 2020 and 2035 efficient technology that reduces electricity use by 50%.
Reduce public lighting energy consumption by 50% from 2005 levels 2035 Implementation Overview
l . Replace all streetlight fixtures with efficient LED's to reduce energy consumption.
2. Continue tracking fixtures replaced through the City's online maintenance program (Cartegraph) to streamline maintenance, upgrades and monitor progress.
Key Actions
3. Develop and adopt an administrative policy that outlines the City's procedure to replace City-owned street lights with LEDs and adaptive controls (where feasible) as outages occur and new projects are constructed.
4. Continue to monitor advancements in lighting technology and rebate/financing programs Implementation Key All streetlights and traffic signals Timeline Ongoing Milestones replaced with LED
Streetlights updated and policy
• Reduces energy use
• Cost savings Key • Municipal energy use (kWh
Co-benefits Performance and therms)
• Raises community awareness Indicator • # of fixtures retrofitted to LEDs Primary Dept. Public Works - Operations Supporting Public Works - Engineering Dept.
FY 2022 FY 2023
City Cost Staff time: 200 hrs. (includes maintenance Staff time: 200 hrs. (includes maintenance Annual staff time & contractor and staff time) contractor and staff time) Budget
Budget allocated: $25K Budget allocated: $25K
Budget needs: $250K LED's and project Budget needs: $250K LED's and project equipment from CEC loan equipment from CEC loan
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Measure E-4c Public Lighting - park lights
Measure description Reduce energy consumption in the City's park lighting Performance Target Year
All City-owned traffic lights and street lights have been retrofitted with energy- 2020 and 2035 efficient technology that reduces electricity use by 50%.
Reduce public lighting energy consumption by 50% from 2005 levels 2035 Implementation Overview
1. Implement outdoor lighting retrofit recommendations from Energy Roadmap among City-owned facilities and recreation areas [e.g., pathways, restroom facilities, area lighting, sports field lighting), and that identifies appropriate energy-efficient lighting technologies for sports fields/courts that still provide lighting levels required for applicable sporting use
Key Actions 2. Replace all park lighting with LED fixtures.
3. Develop and adopt an administrative policy that outlines the City's procedure to replace City-owned park lights with LEDs and adaptive controls as outages occur and new projects occur.
4. Continue to monitor advancements in lighting technology and rebate/financing programs
Implementation Timeline Ongoing Key Milestones LED upgrades complete Admin policy
• Reduces energy use
• Cost savings Key Performance • Municipal energy use [kWh Co-benefits and therms)
• Raises community Indicator • # of fixtures retrofitted to LED awareness
Primary Dept. Public Works - Operations Supporting Dept. Public Works - Engineering FY 2022 FY 2023
Staff time: 100 hrs. [includes maintenance Staff time: 100 hrs. [includes maintenance City Cost contractor and staff time) contractor and staff time) Staff time & Budget
Budget allocated: $SK Budget allocated: $SK
Budget needs: $200K Budget needs: $200K
Funding Opportunities 1 % interest loan programs through the CA Energy Commission, Energy efficiency rebate programs through SDG&E, On-bill financing program through SDG&E City of La Mesa
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Measure E-5 Solar Photovoltaic Program
Measure description Install solar PV systems on residential and non-residential property, and identify opportunities for municipal installations
Performance Target Year
6.4 MW solar capacity installed community-wide since 2010 with systems 2020 generating 11 .5 million kWh/yr
12.9 MW solar capacity installed community-wide since 2010 with systems 2035 generating 23 million kWh/yr Implementation Overview
1 . Continue evaluation of permit process to further reduce review time of the permit by standardizing processes and certain conditions, and cross-training staff for consistent answers and service.
2. Construct and implement electronic, online based permitting system, revise and update the FAQ pages on the website, provide handouts electronically, and update the website with links to additional information and resources.
3. Conduct a survey to identify properties with solar and the real benefits experienced to Key Actions showcase on City website.
4. Research the cost and resources needed to hold educational sessions. Collaborate with PACE, CSE, and other solar stakeholders to host informational sessions and other educational opportunities.
5. Continue staff training and research for additional resources for incentive programs that can be presented to property owners.
6. Conduct a municipal solar analysis for City properties.
Implementation Ongoing Key Solar stories on website
Timeline Milestones Solar feasibility study completed
• Reduces energy use
Key • # of systems
Co-benefits • Cost savings Performance • Renewable energy generated in Indicator La Mesa • Improves air quality
Primary Dept. City Manager's Office Supporting Community Development Dept.
FY 2022 FY 2023
City Cost Staff time: 50 hrs . Staff time: 50 hrs.
Staff time & Budget
Budget allocated: $25K municipal solar Budget needs: $SK (outreach and educational analysis opportunities) and $1 M for solar installation Funding Opportunities Power Purchase Agreements
Federal and State solar and battery storage grants
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Measure E-6 Solar Hot Water Heater Program
Measure description Install solar water heaters in new construction and building retrofits Performance Target Year
5, l 00 therms/yr saved from solar thermal installs since 20 l 0 2020 *assumes -1-2 system installs/yr* 6,300 therms/yr saved from solar thermal installs since 20 l 0 2035 Implementation Overview
l. Continue evaluation of permit process to further reduce review time of the permit by standardizing processes and certain conditions, and cross-training staff for consistent answers and service.
2. Construct and implement electronic, online based permitting system, revise and update the FAQ pages on the website, provide handouts electronically, and update the website with links to additional information and resources.
Key Actions 3. Conduct a survey to identify properties with solar and the real benefits experienced to showcase on City website.
4. Research the cost and resources needed to hold educational sessions. Collaborate with PACE, CSE, and other stakeholders to host informational sessions and other educational opportunities.
5. Continue staff training and research for additional resources for incentive programs that can be presented to property owners.
Implementation Ongoing Key n/a Timeline Milestones
• Reduces energy use
• Cost savings Key • # of systems installed Co-benefits Performance Indicator • therms saved
• Raises community awareness
Primary Dept. City Manager's Office Supporting Community Development Dept.
FY 2022 FY 2023
City Cost Staff time: 30 hrs. Staff time: 30 hrs. Staff time & Budget Budget: staff time only Budget: staff time only
Funding California Solar Incentive - Thermal program
Opportunities PAC E
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Measure E-7 Solar-Ready Construction
Incorporate solar-ready design into new construction, including building orientation for Measure description max solar exposure, pre-wiring and pre-plumbing for solar PV and solar hot water, and roof system construction that can handle additional loads from potential future solar installations.
Performance Target Year
n/a 2020
n/a 2035
Implementation Overview
Key Actions 1. Continue promoting and informing about the opportunities offered through SDG&E and other stakeholder organizations.
Implementation Timeline Ongoing Key n/a Milestones
• Long-term cost savings
• Reduces energy use Key
Co-benefits Performance n/a
• Conserves natural resources
Indicator
Primary Dept. Community Development Supporting n/a Dept.
FY 2022 FY 2023
City Cost Staff time: 15 hrs. Staff time: 15 hrs. Staff time & Budget Budget: staff time only Budget: staff time only
Funding Opportunities n/a
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Measure E-8 Zero Net Energy Construction
Measure description Implement California's zero net energy building standards for new residential construction starting in 2020 and new non-residential construction starting in 2030 Performance Target Year
n/a 2020
14,800 MWh of new residential electricity demand is off-set; 708,450 therms of new residential natural gas demand is off-set;
2035
5,800 MWh of new non-residential electricity demand is off-set; 83,000 therms of new non-residential natural gas demand is off-set
Implementation Overview
1 . Continue to monitor and enforce State and ICC standards for updates and adopt/implement.
2. Monitor and adopt next Title 24 update.
Key Actions 3. Provide ICC training for staff and cross-training.
4. Actively participate with ICC-Son Diego to ensure La Mesa is represented and further network to ensure best practices.
Implementation Long-term effort Key Implement and enforce 2019 Timeline Milestones ICC Code
• Long-term cost savings
• Reduces energy use
Key
Co-benefits • Reduces water use Performance • # of ZNE projects Indicator • kWh saved • Reduces waste
• Conserves natural resources
Primary Dept. Community Development Supporting n/a Dept.
FY 2022 FY 2023
City Cost
Staff time: 15 hrs Staff time: 15 hrs Staff time & Budget Budget: staff time only Budget: staff time only
Funding Opportunities n/a
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Measure E-9 100% Clean Energy
Measure description Partner with other San Diego County jurisdictions to develop a regional Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program with 100% renewable electricity Performance Target Year
n/a 2020
80% of La Mesa residents and businesses participate in a CCA or similar program 2035 that provides 100% renewable electricity Implementation Overview
1. Launch CCA, San Diego Community Power (SDCP) . Phase 1 (Municipal) and Phase 2 (Commercial) Complete. Phase 3 (Residential) Scheduled 2022
2. Education and outreach to engage residents about SDCP through newsletter articles, webinars, etc.
Key Actions
3. Outreach and education to encourage customers to upgrade from PowerOn to Powerl00
Ongoing - public information and education efforts, including website updates/highlights.
Implementation Long-term effort Key Launch SDCP Timeline Milestones • Improves air quality
• Improves local energy independence
Key # of customers enrolled in Co-benefits • Raises community awareness Performance PowerOn and Powerl 00 Indicator
• Provides regional collaboration
opportunities
Primary Dept. City Manager's Office Supporting n/a Dept.
FY 2022 FY 2023
City Cost Staff time: 60 hrs. Staff time: 60 hrs.
Staff time & Budget
Budget: Staff time only Budget: Staff time only
Funding Opportunities SDCP Grant Program
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Transportation and Land Use
The transportation sector remains the largest source of GHG em1ss1ons in La Mesa, accounting for 58% of the City's overall baseline inventory. With the arrival of the Trolley system, La Mesa began to orient its policy and regulatory framework in a way that promotes low-VMT development, reduces the reliance on cars, and makes it easier to access public transportation. This has resulted in successful infill, mixed-use (housing and retail), relatively compact, transit-oriented development. La Mesa now has the 3rd highest population density and the
highest gross residential density of any
city in the entire San Diego region.
These are important factors as the
City works to reduce emissions from
car travel.2
The City has developed numerous
planning documents to guide efforts
to reduce VMT and make the City a
more accessible place
pedestrians and bicycles.
include:
• La Mesa Safe Routes
Guide
• Sidewalk Master Plan;
for
Those
• Ready, Set, Live Well Community Wellness Initiative
• Parks Master Plan
• Bicycle and Alternative Transportation Plan
• Urban Trails Mobility Action Plan
• Vision Zero
Collectively, these efforts have led to the development of urban walking trails, participation in the Safe Routes to Schools program, and increased access to City parks. Building on this work, the Implementation Plan continues to prioritize strategies that promote alternative transportation and make La Mesa a more accessible place for bicyclists and pedestrians.
The City will pursue the following transportation and land use-related measures, which are outlined in detail in the following pages:
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Measure T-1: Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure 8,000 I $1,400,000 (Vision Zero supporting effort) (grants)
Measure T-2: Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program 150 staff time only (Vision Zero supporting effort) Measure T-3: Transportation Safety and Demand 80 staff time only Management Program Measure T4a: Mixed-Use and Transit-Oriented 200 staff time only $250,000 Development - development Measure T-4b: Mixed-Use and Transit-Oriented 100 $20,000 $200,000 Development - parking Measure T-4c: Mixed-Use and Transit-Oriented 200 staff time only $200,000 Development - zoning Measure T-5: Alternative Refueling Infrastructure 200 staff time only Development Measure T-6: Municipal Fleet 300 Staff time only $1,000,000 City Budget Total $20,000
Grant Funded $1,400,000
Budget Needs (grants, loans) $1,650,000
Total 9,230 $1,420,000
While the City's CAP focuses on local opportunities to reduce emissions from vehicles, SANDAG's most recent regional transportation plan, San Diego Forward: The Regional Plan (2016), details regional strategies addressing active transportation, transit, transit-oriented development, transportation system management, transportation demand management, and other topics. The actions and recommendations in San Diego Forward are not outlined exclusively in this Implementation Plan, but these regional efforts will compliment La Mesa's CAP implementation and produce GHG reduction benefits in La Mesa. The next SANDAG Regional Transportation Plan is currently being drafted and is scheduled to be adopted in late 2021 City of La Mesa
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Performance Target Year
Install 3 miles of new Class II bike lands (in addition to existing 12.8 miles) 2020 Install 10 miles of new Class II bike lanes (in addition to existing 12.8 miles). Increase 2035 percentage of bike commuters by 0.3% from 2010 levels Implementation Overview
1. Continue implementation of the City's mobility plans (Urban Trails Mobility Action Plan, Bike Facilities and Alternative Transportation Plan, Complete Streets Plan, and Freeway Crossing Plan) as funding becomes available and CIP projects are initiated. All active projects within approved areas are evaluated for walkability and safety upgrades to maximize benefits.
2. Complete the design of LM Bike and Sidewalk Connections Project. Grant proposes 11 miles of class II bike lanes and 3 miles of class Ill bike lanes.
Key Actions 3. Leverage Right of Way permit process to work with regional partners and developers to create bike lanes/boxes/etc. during development and maintenance work.
4. Continue to provide sidewalk in-lieu fees for eligible developments to further expand infrastructure in La Mesa.
5. Continue pursuit of grant funding to support ongoing implementation efforts. _
6. Initiate development of Complete Streets planning effort.
7. Work with the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District (LMSVSD) to improve the safety and efficiency of the drop-off and pick-up process at La Mesa schools to reduce vehicle idling time.
Implementation No Idling program
Ongoing Key Milestones Bicycle and pedestrian Timeline improvements • Promotes smart growth
Key • Miles of bike lane added
Co-benefits • Improves public health Performance • Miles of sidewalk added Indicator • Pedestrian facilities added
• Regional collaboration opportunities • Grant funding received Primary Dept. Public Works - Engineering Supporting n/a Dept.
FY 2022 FY 2023
City Cost Staff time: 4,000 hrs. Staff time: 4,000 hrs.
Staff time & Budget
Budget allocated: $1.2M (grant funded) Budget allocated: $200K (grant funded) Caltrans Highway Safety Improvement Program grants
Funding Caltrans Active Transportation Program grants
SAN DAG Smart Growth Incentive Program Grants Opportunities Caltrans Complete Streets Grant Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
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Performance Target Year
Supporting measure 2020
Supporting measure 2035
Implementation Overview
1. Work with SAN DAG to continue to offer bicycle safety education activities, centered around Bike Month (May), including Bike to Work Day events/activities, holding a bicycle rodeo and promoting Walk-and-Roll programs at local schools
2. Work with community organizations and local bicycle advocacy groups to provide educational materials and additional bicycle events targeting school-aged population, possibly as part of an Earth Day/sustainability event, end-of-summer or start of new school year activity.
3. Solicit feedback from advocacy groups to assist with identifying community-wide Key Actions walkability and bikability concerns as part of regular implementation of the Livable La Mesa Age Friendly Community Action Plan and Bicycle Facilities and Alternative Transportation Plan.
4. Continue La Mesa Walks Program as opportunity to promote and educate residents on active transportation.
5. Identify funding opportunities to further implement Bicycle Facilities and Alternative Transportation Plan and Urban Trails Mobility Action Plan. *NOTE - this strategy is the educational component of Measure T-1 * Implementation Ongoing Key Bicycle safety education events Timeline Milestones Improves air quality
Raises community awareness Key • # of Bike Rodeos in La Mesa Co-benefits Performance • # of people reached through
Indicator education and outreach
Promotes community and
intergenerational engagement
Primary Dept. Community Services Supporting n/a Dept.
FY 2022 FY 2023
City Cost Staff time: 75 hrs Staff time: 75 hrs
Staff time & Budget
Budget: Staff time only Budget: Staff time only
Funding La Mesa Park & Recreation Foundation, SANDAG, and Caltrans funding. Continue to Opportunities incorporate educational campaigns into grant applications. 27 City of La Mesa
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n/a 2020
Reduce VMT per capita by 6% compared to 201 0 levels (25. 1 daily VMT per capita in 2010); The emissions reductions associated with this standard can be achieved through reducing travel demand or by combining a reduction in travel 2035 demand with a change to less GHG-emitting fuel sources (electric vehicles) that provides equivalent benefit for GHG emissions reductions Implementation Overview
1. Encourage participation in iCommute. Highlight local employers offering commuter programs and benefits as part of the La Mesa Green Business Certification Program.
2. Research policies to incorporate transportation programs for new development.
Key Actions
3. As part of the La Mesa Green Business Certification Program, encourage businesses to implement programs for commuters that include transportation benefits.
4. Host a workshop or webinar for employees and local businesses in partnership with iCommute
Implementation Ongoing Key Workshops and trainings for
Timeline Milestones businesses
• Improves air quality
Key # of businesses that have
Co-benefits • Promotes regional smart growth Performance participated in iCommute Indicator programs • Reduces traffic congestion
Primary Dept. City Manager's Office Supporting Community Services Dept. Community Development
FY 2022 FY 2023
City Cost Staff time: 40 hrs. Staff time: 40 hrs.
Staff time & Budget
Budget: staff time only Budget: staff time only
Funding SAN DAG iCommute Program Opportunities
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Measure description Continue to encourage mixed-use and transit-oriented development through land use and zoning designations to support alternative transportation opportunities - development.
Performance Target Year
n/a 2020
Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled {VMT) per capita by 6% compared to 2010 levels {25. l daily VMT per capita in 2010); The emissions reductions associated with this standard can be achieved through reducing travel demand or by combining a reduction in 2035 travel demand with a change to less GHG-emitting fuel sources {electric vehicles) that provides equivalent benefit for GHG emissions reductions Implementation Overview
l . Encourage and implement the State Density Bonus Law to increase density along transit corridors. Complete the TOD Study and implement.
2. Conduct an initial transportation and parking analysis to identify opportunities to reduce Key Actions VMT's, prioritize and implement recommendations.
3. As part of General Plan update, amendment, or stand-alone guidance, develop VMT impact analysis and mitigation guidelines for proposed development
4. Actively participate in SANDAG TOM.
Implementation Ongoing - development driven Key Milestones Ongoing - development Timeline driven
• Improves air quality Key • Population growth
Co-benefits • Promotes regional smart growth Performance • Developments constructed Indicator within a half mile of public
• Reduces traffic congestion transit
Primary Dept. Community Development - Planning Supporting n/a Dept.
FY 2022 FY 2023
City Cost Staff time: l 00 hrs Staff time: l 00 hrs
Staff time & Budget
Budget: staff time only Budget needs: $250K for consultant Funding n/a Opportunities
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Measure description
Performance Target
n/a
Continue to encourage mixed-use and transit-oriented development through land use and zoning designations to support alternative transportation opportunities - parking.
Year
2020
Reduce VMT per capita by 6% compared to 20 l 0 levels (25. l daily VMT per capita in 201 0); The emissions reductions associated with this standard can be achieved through reducing travel demand or by combining a reduction in travel demand with a change to less GHG-emitting fuel sources (electric vehicles) that provides equivalent benefit for GHG emissions reductions 2035
Implementation Overview
Key Actions
Implementation
Timeline
Co-benefits
Primary Dept.
City Cost
Staff time & Budget
Funding
Opportunities
l . Continue research policies to parking standards to accepted industry standards to reduce the required area for parking.
2. Continue to evaluate and research smart parking meters and implement where appropriate upon available funding.
3. Conduct an initial transportation and parking analysis to identify opportunities to reduce VMT's, prioritize and implement recommendations.
4. As part of General Plan update, amendment, or stand-alone guidance, develop VMT impact analysis and mitigation guidelines for proposed development
5. Continue the parking in-lieu fee program and implement/enforce.
Ongoing - development driven
• Improves air quality
• Promotes regional smart growth
• Reduces traffic congestion
Community Development - Planning
FY 2022
Staff time: l 00 hrs
Budget allocated: $20K for high level
transportation & parking analysis
Key Milestones
Key
Performance
Indicator
Supporting
Dept.
Staff time: l 00 hrs
Ongoing - development
driven
n/a
n/a
FY 2023
Budget needs: $200K for consultant
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n/a 2020
Reduce VMT per capita by 6% compared to 2010 levels (25.1 daily VMT per capita in 2010); The emissions reductions associated with this standard can be achieved through reducing travel demand or by combining a reduction in 2035 travel demand with a change to l.ess GHG-emitting fuel sources {electric vehicles) that provides equivalent benefit for GHG emissions reductions Implementation Overview
1 . Continue collaborative efforts with MTS and CalTrans. Research mixed use areas and encourage mixed use development.
Key Actions 2. Research jurisdiction zoning codes for zoning amendments that promote TDM strategies.
3. Continue to seek grant funding.
Implementation 2022-2023 Key Milestones TBD - Grant awarded Timeline • Improves air quality
Co-benefits • Promotes regional smart Key Performance Indicator • Grant funding received growth • Reduces traffic congestion
Primary Dept. Community Development - Supporting Dept. n/a Planning FY 2022 FY 2023
City Cost
Staff time & Staff time: 100 hrs Staff time: 100 hrs
Budget
Budget: staff time only Budget needs: $200K for consultant Funding
Opportunities
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Performance Target Year
n/a 2020
Reduce VMT per capita by 6% compared to 201 O levels (25.1 daily VMT per capita in 201 OJ; The emissions reductions associated with this standard can be achieved through reducing travel demand or by combining a reduction in travel 2035 demand with a change to less GHG-emitting fuel sources (electric vehicles) that provides equivalent benefit for GHG emissions reductions.
Implementation Overview
1. Implement mandatory requirements of CAL Green Building Code related to electric vehicle charging station pre-wiring requirements.
2. As alternative fueling and recharging station options become available throughout City and region, continue to update links to maps showing their location on City's Sustainability webpage,
3. Participate in regional discussions with SAN DAG and SDG&E on technical aspects of alternative refueling strategies such as: infrastructure development, as it relates to Key Actions increased electricity demand and/or natural gas service expansion; long-term infrastructure development strategies to support broad regional transition towards alternative fuel vehicle options.
4. Install EV Charging Stations at City Parks, Facilities, and Parking Lots
5. Continue researching updating the City's municipal code to require installation of publicuse EV charging units in parking lots of new non-residential construction and establish threshold for such requirements (e.g., new construction of more than 10,000 sq. feet, parking lots with more than 20 parking spaces)
Implementation Ongoing Key EV Chargers installed Timeline Milestones • Improves air quality
Key # of public EV charging stations Co-benefits • Raises community awareness Performance Indicator in La Mesa
• Improves public health
Primary Dept. City Manager's Office Supporting Community Development Dept.
FY 2022 FY 2023
City Cost Staff time: 100 hrs. Staff time: 100 hrs.
Staff time & Budget
Budget: staff time only Budget: staff time only
Funding SDG&E's Power Your Drive Program
Opportunities CSE EV Expert
SDCP Grant Program
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Measure description Continue to transition the municipal vehicle fleet from gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles to alternative-fuel or other low-emissions vehicles.
Performance Target Year
220 gallons of gasoline/year saved from passenger vehicle replacement 2020 340 gallons/yr. saved from light-duty truck replacement 220 gallons of gasoline/year saved from passenger vehicle replacement 2035 340 gallons/yr. saved from light-duty truck replacement Implementation Overview
1 . Conduct ongoing education and outreach to staff to integrate idling, driving routes, and maintenance best practices into daily operations.
2. Develop a fleet GHG emission baseline and also a municipal fleet replacement plan with a low-carbon target to identify opportunities to integrate more efficient technologies into City fleet.
3. Continue exploring opportunities to integrate alternative fuel options (i.e. renewable Key Actions diesel) and more efficient vehicles (i.e. hybrid and electric vehicles) into the City's fleet as older vehicles become eligible for replacement.
4. Continue use of the GIS fleet tracking tool, Geo Tab, to encourage efficient driving practices, maintenance practices, and cost saving opportunities within fleet management. Leverage data in education and outreach to relevant staff.
5. Research recommendations to include new vehicles' carbon emissions and fuel efficiency as regular procurement criterion.
Implementation Ongoing Key Milestones Fleet GHG Baseline inventory Timeline • Improves air quality
• Raises community Key Performance • gallons of fuel consumed Co-benefits • # of alternative fueled awareness Indicator vehicles in City fleet • Improves public health
Primary Dept. Public Works - Operations Supporting Dept. City Manager's Office FY 2022 FY 2023
City Cost Staff time: 200 hrs. Staff time: 100 hrs.
Staff time (hrs./yr.) &
Budget
Budget Needs: $SOOK for vehicle and Budget Needs: $SOOK for vehicle and infrastructure upgrades infrastructure upgrades
California Clean Vehicle Rebate Program
Funding Opportunities Clean Cities Federal grants
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Water
Water-related GHG emissions account for approximately 2% of La Mesa's 2010 baseline emissions. While this offers only a small opportunity for emissions reductions, water conservation remains an important priority given the ongoing threat of drought and diminishing water supplies. Helix Water District, which provides water to the La Mesa community, has implemented numerous programs to reduce water waste and remains an important partner in ongoing water conservation efforts.
The City will pursue the following water-related measures, which are outlined in the following pages:
Measure W-1: Waterwise Landscape Design and
Irrigation (municipal efforts)
Measure W-2: Water sensitive landscape design
and irrigation
Measure W-3: Pure Water Program
City Budget Total
Grant Funded
Budget Needs (grants, loans)
Total
400
100
100
600
staff time only $40,000
$5,000
staff time only
$5,000
$40,000
$5,000
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Measure description Conserve water through efficient landscaping design and irrigation Performance Target Year
Achieve water use levels of 103 gallons per capita per day (HWD Target) 2020 Achieve water use levels of 89 gallons per capita per day (HWD Target) 2035 Implementation Overview
Key Actions
1 . Establish an operational framework to benchmark and track municipal water use to identify leaks and conservation opportunities. Also establish municipal water use reduction targets and associated programming/retrofits to increase water conservation in City facilities, parks, and open spaces.
2. Continue to work with Helix Water District to assist in promotion of free water audits for residents and local businesses and increase awareness and activity in water conservation programs.
Implementation Timeline Ongoing Key Milestones Benchmarking complete and targets established
Co-benefits
Primary Dept.
City Cost
Staff time & Budget
Funding Opportunities
• Reduces water use
• Conserves natural
resources Key Performance Indicator Municipal water consumption • Long-term cost savings
Public Works - Operations Supporting Dept. City Manager's Office FY 2022
Staff time: 200 hrs. (Fellow)
Budget needs: $20K for water efficiency
upgrades
San Diego County Water Authority
Helix Water District
FY 2023
Staff time: 200 hrs. (Fellow)
Budget needs: $20K for water efficiency
upgrades
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Supporting measure 2020
Supporting measure 2035
Implementation Overview
l. Promote graywater and water conservation programs in collaboration with Helix Water District.
Key Actions 2. Building Division staff to continue to educate relevant water conservation and graywater programs.
3. Continue to update the City website with education and resources.
Implementation Ongoing Key Milestones Greywater workshop Timeline • Reduces water use
Co-benefits • Conserves natural Key Performance Education and outreach efforts resources Indicator complete
• Long-term cost savings
Primary Dept. Community Development Supporting Dept. City Manager's Office FY 2022 FY 2023
City Cost
Staff time & Staff time: 50 hrs. Staff time: 50 hrs.
Budget
Budget allocated: $SK greywater workshop Budget: staff time only Funding Helix Water District
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Supporting measure 2020
Supporting measure 2035
Implementation Overview
Key Actions l . Continue collaboration with Pure Water working group to implement program.
Implementation Ongoing Key Milestones Timeline
• Regional collaboration
Co-benefits • Conserves natural Key Performance n/a
resources Indicator
• Long-term cost savings
Primary Dept. Public Works Supporting Dept. City Manager's Office FY 2022 FY 2023
City Cost
Staff time & Budget Staff time: 50 hrs. Staff time: 50 hrs.
Budget: staff time only Budget: staff time only
Funding Opportunities n/a
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Waste
lW Approximately 5% of the City's GHG emissions are associated with solid waste generation and disposal in landfill. La Mesa continues to work towards implementation of the Statewide goal of 75% recycling, composting, or source reduction of solid waste by 2020. This work is done in partnership with EDCO, the franchise waste hauler that services all residents and businesses in the City, to implement programs and outreach efforts.
Over the past 8 years, the City has seen waste sent to the landfill increase from 42K tons in 2010, to 53K tons in 2017 as shown in Figure 5. While this is consistent with state-wide trends, the City and EDCO continue to educate the public and businesses and explore opportunities to increase waste diversion from the landfill.
In September 2016, Governor Brown signed SB 1383 into law, establishing methane emIssIons red ::rn targets in a statewide effort to reduce emissions from short-lived climate pollutants.
Me 1e from decomposing organic waste in landfills is a significant source of greenhouse gas em 1s, therefore SB 1383 requires CalRecycle to develop regulations to reduce the disposal of org : waste 50% below 2014 levels by 2020, and 75% by 2025. Additionally, CalRecycle must Ul imr § ent requirements to recover 20% of edible food for human consumption that is currently Ian, t-- id by 2025. Compliance with the associated regulations from SB 1383 will be a significant focus for the City and EDCO in the coming years.
The City will pursue the following waste-related measures which are outlined in subsequent pages:
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Grant Funded $30,000
Budget Needs (grants, loans) $35,000
Total 2,400 $115,000
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Performance Target Year
Households and businesses divert 5% of food scraps and compostable paper 2020 Households and businesses divert 85% of yard waste See Measure SW-3 2035
Implementation Overview
1. Continue SB 1383 implementation. Rollout the organics recycling to residential (complete) and commercial (2021) customers. Update La Mesa's mandatory recycling ordinance to include organics recycling.
2. Implement the La Mesa Food Recovery Program and recovery edible food from the Key Actions landfill
3. Increase participation in backyard composting program through education and outreach efforts and assess opportunities to streamline application process.
4. Host educational webinars and trainings for City staff, residents, and businesses to increase knowledge of proper sorting and increase landfill diversion.
Implementation Educational webinars
Long-term effort Key Milestones Organics recycling program Timeline launch • Reduces waste
• Conserves natural
Co-benefits resources Key Performance # Tons of waste diverted from Indicator landfill
• Raises community
awareness
Primary Dept. Public Works - Env Division Supporting Dept. City Manager's Office FY 2022 FY 2023
Staff time: 300 hrs. Staff time: 300 hrs.
City Cost
Staff time & Budget Budget allocated: $20K for consultant for SB 1383 implementation Budget needs: $20K for consultant Budget needs: $5K for educational webinar
Funding Opportunities Cal Recycle
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Measure description Continue to enforce the City's construction and demolition waste diversion ordinance.
Performance Target Year
Projects divert 75% of construction and demolition waste, per City's ordinance 2020 See Measure W-3 2035
Implementation Overview
Key Actions
Implementation
Timeline
Co-benefits
Primary Dept.
City Cost
Staff time & Budget
1. Continue to implement the City's 75% C&D Ordinance implementation.
2. Continue collaborative efforts with EDCO and identify opportunities to ensure compliance with City's ordinance.
3. Review data and research and identify opportunities to increase C&D diversion.
4. Research and implement educational opportunities, including handouts, website updates, and staff training.
Ongoing effort
• Reduces waste
• Conserves natural
resources
• Raises community
awareness
Community Development -
Building
FY 2022
Staff time: 150 hrs.
Budget: Staff time only
Key Milestones
Key Performance
Indicator
Supporting Dept.
Tons of C&D material diverted
from landfill
Public Works - Env Division
FY 2023
Staff time: 150 hrs.
Budget: Staff time only
Funding Opportunities Ca\Recycle
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Measure description
Performance Target
n/a
Maximize waste diversion efforts community-wide with particular focus on organic and recyclable waste
Year
2020
12,500 tons, or less, of solid waste disposed in landfills (7 5% diversion) 2035 Implementation Overview
Key Actions
Implementation
Timeline
Co-benefits
Primary Dept.
City Cost
Staff time & Budget
Funding Opportunities
l. Finalize and implement Zero Waste Program that includes methods waste reduction and diversion strategies for municipal operations and residents and businesses in the City.
2. Implement Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy as part of SB1383 requirement
3. Host educational webinars and trainings for City staff, residents, and businesses to increase knowledge of proper sorting and increase landfill diversion.
4. Implement the La Mesa Edible Food Recovery Program to recover the maximum amount of edible food from Tier l and Tier 2 generators (SB 1383).
5. Continue participation in the San Diego County Solid Waste Technical Advisory Committee.
Long-term effort Key Milestones Programs launch
• Reduces waste
• Conserves natural
resources
• Provides long-term cost
savings Key Performance
Indicator # tons of waste diverted
• Provides regional
collaboration opportunities
• Raises community
awareness
Public Works - Env Division Supporting Dept. City Manager's Office FY 2022
Staff time: 400 hrs.
Budget allocated: $20K for consultant
services for SB 1383 implementation, $1 SK
Cal Recycle grant, $22K for bins & signage
Budget needs: $SK for education and
outreach
Cal Recycle
FY 2023
Staff time: 400 hrs.
Budget allocated: $ l SK CalRecycle grant,
$23K for bins & signage
Budget needs: $SK for education & outreach
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Green Infrastructure
Green space provides valuable
recreation, health, and environmental
benefits to a community. Green space is also a key
tool to mitigate the urban heat island effect, lower
building energy use, provide natural stormwater
management and wildlife habitat, improve local air
quality, and increase community beautification.
For the past 39 years, the City of La Mesa has earned
the designation as a Tree City USA. The Tree City USA
program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in
partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the
National Association of State Foresters. La Mesa
achieves Tree City USA recognition by meeting the
program's four requirements: a tree board or
department, a tree-care ordinance, an annual
community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita
and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.
An Unban Tree Canopy Assessment was prepared for
the San Diego region, which included a high-level
analysis of La Mesa 's urban forest. Based on the
assessment, La Mesa has an existing urban forest
canopy that covers 18% of the city ( or 1,050 acres).
The Implementation Plan works to build on existing
efforts and support the continued growth of La Mesa's
urban canopy.
The City will pursue the following waste-related measures which are outlined in subsequent pages:
GrieJ!n lnfrcawudure
Measure Gl-1 : Urban Forest Master Plan
Measure Gl-2: Shade Tree Program
* hours and budget also represent Measure E-2
City Budget Total
Grant Funded
Budget Needs (grants, loans)
Total
800
200
1,000
$279,000
$240,000
rant
staff time only
$279,000
$240,000
$519,000
$0
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Measure description Support natural carbon sequestration opportunities through continued development and maintenance of a health, vibrant urban forest
Performance Target Year
250 new shade trees planted in the community from 2010 to 2020 2020 l ,57 5 new shade trees planted from 20 l O to 2035 2035 Implementation Overview
l . Adopt an Urban Forest Master Plan. Continue to reflect current scientific research, and contract with an Urban Forester to serve as strategic, long-range guide to proactively grow, improve, and manage City's urban forest; Master Plan will be implementation pathway for expansion of City's urban forest.
2. Continue to maintain (prune and care) City trees as an effective way to promote growth of the urban tree canopy.
3. Host bi-annual Park Appreciation Days to educate the public on the importance of urban forestry and promote maintenance of the urban tree canopy. Explore other creative Key Actions solutions (i.e. Adopt a Park) to facilitate increased care and maintenance of trees.
4. Continue to provide educational resources on the City's website for City and regional events to educate the public on proper tree planting and maintenance.
5. Continue implementation of City's Tree Donation program.
6. Prepare street tree and landscaping ordinance to modify tree requirement to plant shade trees where appropriate.
7. Host educational training for City staff to provide technical assistance regarding appropriate species selection, proper siting and safe planting practices, and strategies to avoid damage to sidewalks, driveways, and underground utilities.
Implementation 2022-2023 Key Milestones Adopt Urban Forest Master Plan Timeline • Improves air quality
• Conserves natural
resources
Co-benefits • Increases natural habitat Key Performance # of trees planted Indicator • Reduces heat island
effect
• Provides long-term savings
Primary Dept. Public Works Supporting Dept. City Manager's Office FY 2022 FY 2023
City Cost
Staff time: 400 hrs. (Excludes tree trimming) Staff time: 400 hrs. (Excludes tree trimming) Staff time & Budget Budget allocated: $ l 37K for tree trimming contract and $240K (Cal Fire grant award Budget allocated: $ l 42K for tree trimming remaining) contract
CalFire grants Cal-trans Urban Corps
Funding Opportunities American Forests California Urban Forests Council- CaUFC Arbor Day Foundation - Energy-saving trees Tree San Diego
USFS & NUCFAC SDG&E
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~--~ ~-----·· -:~ 0~-~-~~-;/ }: ·' ' . . _, ~ - ; . -~-:,:~~%-~;.•~l ,--:~,_\~ :;., ....: .·!_:, ,-. - . . . • • ,.,- . _-..,~ ~ Measure Develop a shade tree program to require developers and property owners to plant shade description trees
Performance Target Year
250 new shade trees planted in the community from 2010 to 2020 2020 1,575 new shade trees planted from 2010 to 2035 2035
Implementation Overview
1 . As part of the Urban Forest Management Plan, start implementing recommendations for:
Updating the City's tree planting standards to maximize tree root growth and minimize hardscape infrastructure, Adopting tree protection and maintenance ordinance for street trees, Adopting tree protection and maintenance ordinance for trees on private property,.
2. Continue to implement City's design standards for parking lot shade trees and investigate best practices to monitor and enforce parking lot shade requirements.
Key Actions 3. Partner with neighborhood groups, community organizations, and local business community to develop a shade tree program to encourage tree planting on private property within La Mesa.
4. Develop a shade tree program for residents and businesses to plant trees on their private property and increase education and outreach for proper tree planting and maintenance.
5. Continue to provide educational resources on the City's website for City and regional events to educate the public on proper tree planting and maintenance.
Implementation Key Adopt UFMP
Timeline Ongoing Milestones Shade Tree Program
' developed
• Improves air quality
• Conserves natural resources
Key
Co-benefits Performance # of trees planted • Increases natural habitat Indicator • Reduces heat island
• Improves public health
Primary Dept. Community Development Supporting City Manager's Office Dept.
FY 2022 FY 2023
City Cost Staff time: 100 hours Staff time: 100 hours
Staff time & Budget
Budget: Staff time only Budget: Staff time only
CalFire grants Cal-trans Urban Corps
Funding American Forests California Urban Forests Council - CaUFC Opportunities Arbor Day Foundation - Energy-saving trees Tree San Diego
USFS & NUCFAC SDG&E
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Conclusion
Residents, businesses, and organizations make daily choices that result in GHG emissions and may be beyond the influence of the City or the CAP. However, individuals and businesses should not feel limited to the measures outlined in this Plan, which are focused on the City's inventoried emissions.
Community members are encouraged to engage in a range of climate-friendly actions, such as purchasing locally-sourced foods and products to reduce transportation emissions, or installing efficient or clean-energy appliances and equipment to lower energy-related emissions. There is unlimited opportunity to make impactful change through small changes at home and work.
Exhibit A - Annual CAP Update - 2018-2019 CAP Annual Report Exhibit B - Annual CAP Update - 2020 CAP Annual Report
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ESA
INTER.OFFICE MEMO
DATE: January 25, 2022
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Vice Mayor Jack Shu and Councilmember Bill Baber
SUBJECT: 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
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
TAKING ACTION IN RESPONSE TO THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY AND
DIRECTING THE CITY TO TAKE SPECIFIC AND COMPREHENSIVE
ACTION TO ADDRESS THE CLIMATE CRISIS
WHEREAS, climate change is an urgent unfolding crisis that presents a serious threat to human existence;
WHEREAS, in February of 2021 the City Council of La Mesa declared that the Climate Change Crisis is an emergency Resolution 2021""***; WHEREAS, the need for the city to quickly proceed on measures to reduce greenhouse gases has only increased in th.e last year and; WHEREAS, the La Mesa EnvironmentaJSustainability Commission has made a number of recommendations for consideration in the City's Climate Action Plan Update which should be implemented as soon as possible in light of the emergency declaration and;
WHEREAS, City staff would benefit with additional direction on actions to take considering the emergency and while updating the Climate Action Plan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE ITAND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La M~sa, as follows:
. 1. That City Staff, Commissions and Boards understand the need to respond to the climate emergency by incorporating policies, amendments, plans and other reasonable actions to reduce greenhouse emissions by the City, its residents and its visitors through its work plans, operational policies, and day to day actions.
2. The City of La Mesa, recognizing that it has declared a Climate Emergency and that it's Climate Action Plan (CAP) is the City's overall plan to address this emergency, the CAP shall be updated, amended or be flexible enough to include new techniques or technology, incorporate up to date science and measures as they are available rather than be constrained by a pre-arranged schedule.
3. The City of La Mesa allocates $160,000 from its general fund to be used to assess and track how well the in-city transportation mode share goals, as part of the Climate Action Plan, are being met. (To be coordinated with SANDAG's studies so that data is more complete and often, every year or two years)
4. The City of La Mesa staff shall provide periodic progress reports to the City Council on the progress of this and previous resolutions, as well as the Climate Action Plan at intervals of no more than six months.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 25th day of January, 2022, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WEIGELMAN, City Clerk of the City ofLa Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of/Resolution No. 2022- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.
MEGAN WEIGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)