LA MESA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
A Regular Meeting via Teleconference
Date: February 8, 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 - COUNCILMEMBER LOTHIAN
1.2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
3. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
4. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1. 2022 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS WORK PLANS 7
• ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
• COMMUNITY PARKING COMMISSION
• PLANNING COMMISSION
5.2. BUDGET MONITORING REPORT 17
5.3. CITY TREASURER'S QUARTERLY REPORT 30
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 INTERVIEWS
9.1. INTERVIEW OF APPLICANTS FOR UNSCHEDULED VACANCIES ON
THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
39 Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
9.2. ANNUAL INTERVIEW OF APPLICANTS FOR OPENINGS ON THE
CITY'S COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD
42 Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 10.1 through 10.4)
The Consent Calendar includes items considered to be routine. Unless discussion is requested by members of the Council or audience, all Consent Calendar items may be approved by one motion.
Recommended Motion:
Approve Consent Calendar Items 10.1 through 10.4.
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, JANUARY 11, 2022
45 Recommended Motion:
Approve.
10.3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR
MEETING AND THE LA MESA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2022
47 Recommended Motion:
Approve.
10.4. REQUESTED PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A PREFABRICATED RESTROOM BUILDING FOR THE KUHLKEN FIELD
RESTROOM PROJECT IN MACARTHUR PARK FROM THE PUBLIC
RESTROOM COMPANY
63 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE
AND INSTALLATION OF A PRE-FABRICATED RESTROOM
BUILDING FOR THE KUHLKEN FIELD RESTROOM PROJECT IN
MACARTHUR PARK TO THE PUBLIC RESTROOM COMPANY
USING PRICING FROM THE SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING AGREEMENT FOR $178,496
Staff Reference: Ms. Richardson
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
11. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING
11.1. ORDINANCE UPDATING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE YOUTH
ADVISORY COMMISSION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
COMMISSION
81 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 second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.
11.2. SENATE BILL NO. 9 ORDINANCE 84
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 second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.
12. HEARING
12.1. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF PROJECT NO. 2017-31 (CUP 17-88) (HILLSIDE) - A REQUEST FOR A PROPOSED COMMERCIAL
BUILDING AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A STOREFRONT
RETAIL MEDICINAL CANNABIS USE AT 7901 HILLSIDE DRIVE
96 Staff Reference: Mr. Kusiak
Recommended Motion:
(1) Uphold the Planning Commission's approval of Project No. 2017-31 (CUP 17-88) based on the findings and subject to conditions set forth in Planning Commission Resolution PC-2021-17, thus denying the appeal; and (2) Ratify the Design Review Board's approval of the project.
13. COUNCIL INITIATED
13.1. CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTING THE ARTS AND CULTURE
COMMISSION TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS
REGARDING PUBLIC ART SUCH AS MURALS ON PUBLIC AND/OR
PRIVATE BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES - MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS
AND COUNCILMEMBER LOTHIAN
202
14. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
15. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))
16. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
17. ADJOURNMENT
1 La Mesa City Council
Minutes of a Special Meeting
Date:
Location:
January 11, 2022, 5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers and City Manager's Conference Room
City Hall, 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
Police Chief Sweeney
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
Mayor Arapostathis called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no comments.
Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:32 p.m.
Vice Mayor Shu joined the meeting at 5:32 p.m.
3. CLOSED SESSION
2 3.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING PENDING
WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM SETTLEMENT PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9
The meeting reconvened at 5:39 p.m. with all members present.
4. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION - CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Sabine announced there were no reportable actions.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 5:39 p.m.
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City Clerk
1 La Mesa City Council and La Mesa Public Financing Authority Meeting Minutes
Date:
Location:
January 11, 2022, 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
City Treasurer Vogt
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 12.4 which was considered prior to the Consent Calendar.
Mayor Arapostathis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION - VICE MAYOR SHU
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 announced the next phase of the Collier Park renovations started.
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 MAYOR'S STATE OF THE CITY REPORT
Mayor Arapostathis presented the State of the City report highlighting the many accomplishments in 2021 and the challenges the City successfully overcame.
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.
Kathy Wackrow submitted a comment regarding their concerns with the actions of the Mayor and Council.
John Betts submitted a comment regarding the San Diego Association of Governments' ("SANDAG") mileage tax.
Aaron Amerling submitted a comment regarding the conditions of approval for the Jefferson La Mesa development.
Suzy Perkins submitted a comment regarding the draft MacArthur Park Master Plan.
Paul Gorman submitted a comment regarding the lighting under the Interstate 8 bridge on Jackson Drive.
8. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
Councilmember Baber announced he would recuse himself for Item 10.6 because he had a potential conflict of interest under Government Code Section 87100 due to the proximity of his home to Collier Park.
3 9. BOARD AND COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
9.1 INTERVIEW OF APPLICANTS FOR THE CITY'S ARTS AND CULTURE
COMMISSION
City Clerk Wiegelman briefly explained the interview process. City Clerk Wiegelman stated that Melissa Walter was not able to attend the City Council meeting due to a prior commitment but had provided a written statement expressing their interest in being considered for appointment to the Arts and Culture Commission.
The following applicants spoke regarding their qualifications and interest in being appointed:
Jenny Bourbiel
Dr. Karen Childress-Evans
Anthony Corteza
Rodney Elliot
Laura Landegent
Alison Lindsay
Mickey Mounarath
Following the interviews, no action was taken.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL
(Items 10.1 through 10.6)
Moved by Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by Councilmember Parent
Approve Consent Calendar Items 10.1 through 10.5.
Yes (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Parent
Approved (5 to 0)
10.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF
ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING
Approve.
4 10.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Approve.
10.3 ACCEPTANCE OF THE CITY OF LA MESA HOUSING ASSET FUND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ADDENDUM TO THE ANNUAL
PROGRESS REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021
Approve.
10.4 RATIFICATION OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2021-18 (CHASE BANK) - A SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR A RETAIL BANK BUILDING AT 4791 SPRING STREET, APN 494- 402-20-00 IN THE CD-D (DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL / URBAN
DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE
Approve.
10.5 RESOLUTION APPROVING A TASK ORDER TO INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING CORP. TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR FY22 STREET RESURFACING
PROJECT, BID NO. 22-05
Resolution No. 2022-002
Adopt Resolution.
10.6 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO NV5, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR COLLIER PARK RENOVATION PROJECT, PHASE 2
Resolution No. 2022-003
Moved by Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by Councilmember Parent
Adopt Resolution.
Yes (4): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Parent
Abstain (1): Councilmember Baber
Approved (4 to 0)
11. CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL AND LA MESA PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY
5 (Item 11.1)
Moved by Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by Councilmember Baber
Approve Consent Calendar Item 11.1.
Yes (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Parent
Approved (5 to 0)
11.1 ACCEPTANCE OF BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MESA
FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2021
Approve.
12. STAFF REPORTS
12.1 CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING
COUNCILMEMBERS TO OUTSIDE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES, AND TO THE COUNCIL AD HOC AND STANDING
SUBCOMMITTEES
Mayor Arapostathis explained the appointment process for the outside boards, commissions, and committees, and the Council ad hoc and standing subcommittees.
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 opposition to Vice Mayor Shu being reappointed as the City's primary representative on the SANDAG Board of Directors:
Robin Hart
Francie Bragg
Jim Frankie
Sarah Elftman
Barbara Stevens
Sandie Moses
6 Cathleen Tiner
Peter Hoss
The following members of the public submitted a comment in support of Vice Mayor Shu being reappointed as the City's primary representative on the SANDAG Board of Directors:
Morgan Smith
Bonnie Baranoff
Theresa A.
The following members of the public spoke in support of Vice Mayor Shu being reappointed as the City's primary representative on the SANDAG Board of Directors:
Dave Myers
Madison Coleman
Dianne Osterling spoke on the appointments and reappointments that they support and oppose and the reasons why.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Moved by Councilmember Baber
Seconded by Mayor Arapostathis
Appoint Councilmember Baber as the primary representative, Vice Mayor Shu as the first alternate representative, and Councilmember Lothian as the second alternate representative on the San Diego Association of Governments Board of Directors.
Yes (3): Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Baber, and Councilmember Lothian
No (2): Vice Mayor Shu, and Councilmember Parent
Approved (3 to 2)
Moved by Councilmember Baber
Seconded by Mayor Arapostathis
Appoint Vice Mayor Shu as the primary representative and Mayor Arapostathis as the alternate representative on the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Board of Directors.
7 Yes (4): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, and Councilmember Parent
No (1): Councilmember Lothian
Approved (4 to 1)
Moved by Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by Councilmember Baber
Appoint: (1) Councilmember Lothian as the primary representative on the East County Economic Development Council; (2) Vice Mayor Shu as the primary representative and Mayor Arapostathis as the alternate representative on the Harry Griffen Park JPA (3) Councilmember Parent as the primary representative and Vice Mayor Shu as the alternate representative on the Heartland Communications Facility Authority; (4) Councilmember Parent as the primary representative and Councilmember Baber as the alternate representative on the Heartland Fire Training Facility Authority; (5) Mayor Arapostathis and Councilmember Baber as the primary representatives and Councilmember Lothian as the alternate representative on the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District/City of La Mesa Joint Steering Committee; (6) Councilmember Lothian as the primary representative on the League of California Cities San Diego County Division; (7) Councilmember Baber as the primary representative and Vice Mayor Shu as the alternate representative on the Metro Wastewater Joint Powers Authority; (8) Councilmember Parent as the primary representative on the Mission Trails Regional Task Force; (9) Michele Greenburg McClung as the primary representative and Carol Lockwood as the alternate representative on the Mission Trails Regional Park Citizens’ Advisory Committee; and (10) Councilmember Baber as the primary representative and City Manager Humora as the alternate representative on the San Diego Community Power Board of Directors.
Yes (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Parent
Approved (5 to 0)
Moved by Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by Councilmember Parent
8 Reclassify the Animal Welfare Ad Hoc Subcommittee to a Standing Subcommittee and appoint: (1) Vice Mayor Shu and Councilmember Baber to the Animal Welfare Standing Subcommittee; (2) Mayor Arapostathis and Councilmember Baber to the Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Citizen Emergency Preparedness; (3) Mayor Arapostathis and Councilmember Parent to the Civic Center Master Plan Ad Hoc Subcommittee; (4) Councilmember Baber and Councilmember Parent to the Review of the Design Review Board Ad Hoc Subcommittee; (5) Vice Mayor Shu and Councilmember Parent to the Housing Affordability Ad Hoc Subcommittee; (6) Councilmember Baber and Councilmember Parent to the Extension of Proposition L Ad Hoc Subcommittee; (7) Mayor Arapostathis and Councilmember Parent to the Review of City Streets for Greater Pedestrian Access Ad Hoc Subcommittee; (8) Councilmember Lothian and Councilmember Parent to the Business Rebound Ad Hoc Subcommittee; (9) Councilmember Baber and Councilmember Parent to the Alvarado Specific Plan Ad Hoc Subcommittee; and (10) Vice Mayor Shu and Councilmember Baber to the Climate Action Plan Updates Ad Hoc Subcommittee.
Yes (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Parent
Approved (5 to 0)
Moved by Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by Councilmember Baber
Appoint: (1) Mayor Arapostathis and Councilmember Baber to the Audit Standing Subcommittee; (2) Mayor Arapostathis and Vice Mayor Shu to the Future of MacArthur Park Standing Subcommittee; and (3) Mayor Arapostathis and Councilmember Parent to the Downtown Events Standing Subcommittee.
Yes (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Parent
Approved (5 to 0)
12.2 ADOPTION OF PROCEDURES OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD FOR COMPLAINT
INTAKE, AUDIT HANDLING, AND REPORTING
9 Assistant City Manager Tomaino reviewed the updates made to the procedures following the meeting with the La Mesa Police Officers' Association.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Councilmember Lothian stated she would be voting no on the motion because she felt it was unwise to have a group of non-police citizens oversee the police, make recommendations, and process complaints when crime was rising and individuals were not joining the police force.
Councilmember Lothian stated police officers need autonomy to do a high stakes job of keeping the community safe and do not need further bureaucracy.
Council questions and comments continued.
Moved by Vice Mayor Shu
Seconded by Councilmember Parent
Adopt the procedures of the City of La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board for complaint intake, audit handling, and reporting.
Yes (4): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, and Councilmember Parent
No (1): Councilmember Lothian
Approved (4 to 1)
12.3 CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED PUBLIC COMMENT POLICY
FOR CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD AND COMMISSION MEETINGS
AND DISCUSSION REGARDING HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS
RELATED TO IN-PERSON CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
City Clerk Wiegelman summarized the proposed Public Comment Policy and provided an update on the state and county requirements for holding in-person meetings. City Clerk Wiegelman reviewed the protocols implemented by neighboring cities in San Diego County for in-person meetings.
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.
10 Karlene Akers submitted a comment regarding public comment speaker cards and eComments and in support of returning to in-person meetings.
Carson Paul Walker submitted a comment in support of returning to inperson meetings.
Dianne Osterling spoke regarding the process for providing live audio comments.
Mister Avocado spoke in support of returning to in-person meetings.
Council questions and comments continued.
Moved by Councilmember Parent
Seconded by Mayor Arapostathis
Approve the proposed Public Comment Policy for City Council and Board and Commission meetings.
Yes (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Parent
Approved (5 to 0)
Moved by Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by Councilmember Baber
Continue to hold virtual meetings for the next 30 days and revisit the discussion of returning to in-person meetings at the February 22, 2022, City Council meeting.
Yes (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Parent
Approved (5 to 0)
12.4 CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR HUMANE LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
Councilmember Baber and Vice Mayor Shu provided an update on the efforts of the Animal Welfare Ad Hoc Subcommittee, City staff, and San Diego Humane Society to create an agreement that would best serve the community's needs for animal control services.
Police Services Manager McMillen provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the agreement with San Diego Humane Society for Humane
11 Law Enforcement Services, highlighting La Mesa's current animal control services, the fiscal impact of the agreement, the regional animal control and sheltering services, the available options for animal control services, the La Mesa Municipal Code amendments needed to enter into a contract with the San Diego Humane Society for animal control services, and the San Diego Humane Society's fees.
Julianna Tetlow, San Diego Humane Society Director of Government Relations, said the San Diego Humane Society was looking forward to expanding its services to La Mesa and thanked City staff for their efforts in the agreement process.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Moved by Councilmember Baber
Seconded by Vice Mayor Shu
(1) Approve execution of the Agreement for Humane Law Enforcement Services to the San Diego Humane Society in substantial form subject to final review by the City Attorney; (2) Adopt the Resolution awarding the contract for animal control services to the San Diego Humane Society; (3) Approve amendments to the City fee schedule adopting San Diego Humane Society fees to implement the Agreement; and (4) Appropriate a total of $180,000 from General Fund reserves to the Animal Control Division 2106 to fund the implementation of the Agreement in the amount of $20,000 for the remainder of FY 21-22, and $160,000 for FY 22-23.
Yes (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Parent
Approved (5 to 0)
a. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT FOR HUMANE LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES TO THE SAN DIEGO HUMANE
SOCIETY, ADOPTION OF SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY
FEES, AND APPROPRIATION OF $180,000 FROM GENERAL
FUND RESERVES
Approve.
b. RESOLUTION AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR ANIMAL
CONTROL SERVICES TO THE SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY
Resolution No. 2022-001
12 Adopt Resolution.
c. URGENCY ORDINANCE:
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA MESA AMENDING SECTION 8.10.050; REPEALING
CHAPTER 8.11 IN ITS ENTIRETY; AND ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE TITLE 6, DIVISION 2, CHAPTER 6, SECTIONS
62.669.1, 62.669.5, 62.674 AND 62.675, OF THE SAN DIEGO
COUNTY CODE OF REGULATIONS, REGARDING THE
PROVISION OF HUMANE ANIMAL SERVICES
City Attorney Sabine read the title of the Urgency Ordinance.
Ordinance No. 2022-2892
Moved by Councilmember Baber
Seconded by Vice Mayor Shu
Introduce, read, and adopt the Urgency Ordinance.
Yes (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Parent
Approved (5 to 0)
13. COUNCIL INITIATED
13.1 REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE NONRESIDENTS TO SERVE ON THE
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION (LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 2.71), PROVIDED THEY ATTEND SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF
LA MESA (VIA FUTURE ORDINANCE) - MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS
Mayor Arapostathis explained the purpose for the request to amend the La Mesa Municipal Code ("LMMC") to allow nonresidents to serve on the Youth Advisory Commission provided they attend school in the City of La Mesa. Mayor Arapostathis stated he would like to expand the request to include the youth representative on the Environmental Sustainability Commission.
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.
Teri Andre submitted a comment in support of the request to amend the LMMC to authorize nonresidents to serve on the Youth Advisory Commission and as the youth representative on the Environmental
13 Sustainability Commission provided they attend school in the City of La Mesa.
Dianne Osterling spoke in support of the request to amend the LMMC 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.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Moved by Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by Councilmember Parent
Direct staff to bring back an Ordinance for introduction and first reading at the January 25, 2022, Council meeting amending 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.
Yes (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Parent
Approved (5 to 0)
13.2 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ACTION FOR
SPENT FUEL SOLUTIONS NOW - COUNCILMEMBER BABER AND
COUNCILMEMBER PARENT
Patrick Batten, Action For Spent Fuel Solutions Now Coalition ("Coalition"), provided an overview of the purpose and efforts of the Coalition.
Councilmember Baber and Councilmember Parent explained the reasons for supporting the Coalition.
Dianne Osterling inquired about the land use plans for the old San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station site.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Resolution No. 2022-004
Moved by Councilmember Baber
Seconded by Councilmember Parent
Adopt Resolution in support of Action For Spent Fuel Solutions Now.
14 Yes (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Parent
Approved (5 to 0)
13.3 RESIDENTIAL FIREARM ACCOUNTABILITY - VICE MAYOR SHU
CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTING STAFF TO DRAFT A RESIDENTIAL
FIREARM ACCOUNTABILITY ORDINANCE FOR COUNCIL ADOPTION
OR CONDUCT A PUBLIC INFORMATION PROGRAM ABOUT SAFE
STORAGE OF FIREARMS BASED ON STATE LAWS AND GUN
SAFETY ORGANIZATIONS
Vice Mayor Shu explained the purpose for a residential firearm accountability ordinance and a public information program on the safe storage of firearms.
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 a residential firearm accountability ordinance and/or a public information program about safe storage of firearms based on state laws and gun safety organizations:
Teri Andre
Anne Heller
Max Coston on behalf of March for Our Lives San Diego
Richard Gibson
Sarah Yeaman
Karen Paredes-Tupper
Debbie McDaniel-Lindsey
Carol Landale on behalf of the San Diego Chapter of Brady United and San Diegans for Gun Violence Prevention
Ron Marcus
Penny Moreau
Eunice Ventura
15 Karen Gibson
Therese Hymer on behalf of San Diegans for Gun Violence Prevention Gwen Jajou
Dennis Ostmeyer
Aida Silva
Andrea Freeman
Kristine Alessio submitted a public comment in opposition to a residential firearm accountability ordinance.
The following members of the public spoke in support of a residential firearm accountability ordinance and/or a public information program about safe storage of firearms based on state laws and gun safety organizations:
Kasey Zahner
Dianne Osterling
Lorelei Deuel
Max Coston
Mister Avocado spoke in opposition to a residential firearm accountability ordinance.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Councilmember Baber and Councilmember Lothian stated they would be voting against directing staff to draft a residential firearm accountability ordinance.
Moved by Vice Mayor Shu
Seconded by Councilmember Parent
Direct staff to return to Council in two months with a draft residential firearm accountability ordinance for Council consideration and thereafter, implement a public information program to inform residents of the federal, state, and local laws for the safe storage of firearms.
Yes (3): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, and Councilmember Parent No (2): Councilmember Baber, and Councilmember Lothian
Approved (3 to 2)
16 14. 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.
15. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))
There were no reports.
16. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
There were no remarks.
17. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meetings of the City Council and the La Mesa Public Financing Authority at 9:02 p.m.
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City Clerk
DATE: February 8, 2022
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Mark Arapostathis and Councilmember Laura Lothian SUBJECT: Consideration of Directing the Arts and Culture Commission to Study and Make Recommendations Regarding Public Art such as Murals on Public and/or Private Buildings and Structures