La Mesa City Council
May 10, 2022

LA MESA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA

A Regular Meeting

Date: Tuesday, May 10, 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
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Pages

1. CALL TO ORDER

1.1. INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER PARENT

1.2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

3. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS

4. PRESENTATIONS

4.1. PROCLAIMING MAY 2022 AS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH

4.2. PROCLAIMING MAY 2022 AS WATER SAFETY MONTH

4.3. PROCLAIMING MAY 15, 2022 AS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS'

MEMORIAL DAY

4.4. PROCLAIMING MAY 15 - 21, 2022 AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK

4.5. ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION WORK PLAN 7

4.6. CITY TREASURER'S QUARTERLY REPORT 10

5. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

6. 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.

7. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES

8. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS

8.1. RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO FILL THE UNSCHEDULED

VACANCIES ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

COMMISSION
19 Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Recommended Motion:

The Mayor make the appointments to fill the vacancies, with the approval of the Council, and adopt the Resolution confirming the appointments.

8.2. RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO FILL THE

UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE COMMUNITY POLICE

OVERSIGHT BOARD
23 Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Recommended Motion:

The Mayor make the appointment to fill the vacancy, with the approval of the Council, and adopt the Resolution confirming the appointment.

9. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 9.1 through 9.5)
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 9.1 through 9.5.

9.1. APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF

ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING
Recommended Motion:

Approve.

9.2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2022
27 Recommended Motion:

Approve.

9.3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2022
30 Recommended Motion:

Approve.

9.4. HOMELESS OUTREACH AND MOBILE ENGAGEMENT (HOME)
PROGRAM QUARTERLY REPORT (JANUARY 2022 - MARCH 2022)
39 Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney
Recommended Motion:

Receive and file.

9.5. RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY CLOSING A PORTION OF LA MESA

CITY STREETS FOR THE LA MESA FLAG DAY PARADE, A CITY
SPONSORED EVENT, ON JUNE 4, 2022
46 Staff Reference: Ms. Richardson
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

10. ORDINANCE: SECOND READING

10.1. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF LA MESA APPROVING THE LA MESA POLICE

DEPARTMENT'S MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
54 Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney
Recommended Motion:

Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.

11. STAFF REPORT/ORDINANCE: FIRST READING

11.1. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE REGARDING

THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

LA MESA AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE

CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
(CALPERS)
75 A. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF LA MESA TO APPROVE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE

CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA

MESA AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF CALPERS, TO
PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION OF AN ADDITIONAL .5%

OF SALARY AS PROVIDED UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
20516(a) APPLICABLE TO ALL CLASSIC CALPERS LA MESA CITY

EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION (LMCEA) MEMBERS TO BECOME
EFFECTIVE JULY 15, 2022 (TOTAL OF 1.5% COST SHARE)
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA

MESA AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT

BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA AND THE

BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF CALPERS
Staff Reference: Ms. Freeman

Recommended Motion:

A. Adopt Resolution.

Recommended Motion:

B. Approve the introduction and first reading of an Ordinance authorizing a third amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of La Mesa and the Board of Administration of CalPERS, to provide an employee contribution of an additional .5% of salary as provided under Government Code Section 20516(a) applicable to all Classic CalPERS LMCEA members (total of 1.5% cost share), with the CalPERS contract amendment to be effective July 15, 2022.

12. STAFF REPORT

12.1. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM

OF UNDERSTANDING AMONG THE CITIES OF EL CAJON, LA

MESA, LEMON GROVE, SANTEE, AND THE COUNTY OF SAN

DIEGO, FOR HOMELESSNESS SERVICES
96 Staff Reference: Mr. Tomaino
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution and authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding or other instrument substantially in the form as presented, with such changes as may be approved by the City Manager.

13. COUNCIL INITIATED

13.1. ALTERNATIVE SHELTER SOLUTIONS FOR LA MESA'S HOMELESS

POPULATION
114

CONSIDERATION TO EXPAND UPON SUPERVISOR JOEL

ANDERSON'S EAST COUNTY AND CITY'S MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING; DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO

STAFF ON RESEARCHING POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES AND

GOVERNMENT AND/OR PRIVATE AGENCY PARTNERSHIPS

RELATED TO THE PURCHASE AND OPERATIONS OF PROPERTY

IN CAMPO TO OFFER ALTERNATIVE SHELTER SOLUTIONS FOR

LA MESA'S HOMELESS POPULATION, AND ASSESSING THE

VIABILITY OF SUCH A PROPOSAL - COUNCILMEMBER LOTHIAN

14. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)

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

16. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS

17. ADJOURNMENT

DATE: May 10, 2022
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Carlo Tomaino, Assistant City Manager
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: Arts and Culture Commission Workplan
At the July 27, 2021, meeting, the City Council directed staff to draft a recommendation for the possible creation of an Arts and Culture Commission (Commission). The City Council established an Ad-Hoc Subcommittee comprised of Mayor Arapostathis and Vice-Mayor Shu to discuss and prepare a proposed Ordinance establishing the duties and functions of the Commission. At the September 28, 2021, meeting, the City Council adopted an Ordinance adding Chapter 2.87 to the La Mesa Municipal Code establishing the Commission.

The Commission promotes the arts, along with the historical, aesthetic, and cultural aspects of the community. A key role of the Commission is to leverage the arts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Commission held its initial meeting on February 17, 2022. At its first meeting, the Commission discussed its goals and began developing its Annual Workplan. At this time, the Commission desires to present its Annual Workplan to the City Council. Chair Childress-Evans will provide the City Council with an overview of the Annual Workplan.

Attachments:

A. Arts and Culture Commission Annual Workplan

Arts & Culture Commission
Work Plan
FY2022
Goals should be consistent with the City’s goals:
• Safe Community
• Maintain a Financially Sound and Affordable City Government • Continue to Improve High Quality Municipal Services
• Revitalize Neighborhoods and Corridors
• Enhanced Recreation and Quality of Life Opportunities • Insure Safe and Affordable Homes for All Current and Future Residents • Foster community health by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving environmental quality
Staffing Department: Community Services Department

GOALS DUE DATE TRACKING MILESTONES STATUS

1. Research and recommend a
public art policy.

1. May 2022

2. May 2022

3. Jul 2022

4. Sep 2022

1. Research other agency
policies

2. Review City General Plan
and other City policies

3. Draft plan

4. Recommend policy to City
Council

2. Promote, encourage and
increase awareness and support
for the arts

1. Ongoing

2. Ongoing

3. Oct 2022

4. Dec 2022

1. Attend and participate in
community events

2. Share information of ongoing
activities with Commission

3. Identify marketing resources,
in the City of La Mesa, San
Diego, and online mediums,
that can raise awareness and
promote arts and culture in
La Mesa

4. Create guide of resources to
facilitate help organization
promote arts and culture

3.Identify art organizations and
locations of public art in La Mesa

1. Jun 2022

2. 2023

1. List of organizations, artists,
and studios in the La Mesa
area

2. Create online calendar of
events

4. Make recommendations on
new ways to integrate arts and
culture into community life

1. Apr 2022

2. Jul 2022

3. Sep 2022

1. Create survey for general
public

2. Create survey for artists

3. Create recommendations
based on survey

Arts & Culture Commission

2.87.070 - Mission, duties and functions.
(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 art; (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.

DATE: May 10, 2022
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Megan Wiegelman, CMC, City Clerk
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF APPLICANTS TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
On April 26th, the City Council interviewed applicants who were interested in being appointed to fill vacancies on the City’s Environmental Sustainability Commission. At the Council meeting on May 10th, the Mayor will make the appointments with the approval of the City Council.

Attached is a brief description of the requirements, the number of openings, and the names of each applicant seeking to be appointed.

Staff recommends the Mayor make the appointments to fill the vacancies, with the approval of the Council, and adopt the attached resolution confirming the appointments.

Attachments

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA APPOINTING

MEMBERS TO FILL THE UNSCHEDULED VACANCIES ON THE

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
___________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, positions on the City of La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission have been vacated; and
WHEREAS, the list of persons below have been recommended to the City Council for appointment to said City of La Mesa 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 Environmental Sustainability 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 the dates stated below, or until their successors are appointed and qualified:

Environmental Sustainability Commission: 2 appointments Shaelen Taylor is appointed to fill the unscheduled vacancy created by Eugenie Budnik whose term expires June 30, 2023 and represents the youth population Mary Nooristani is appointed to fill the unscheduled vacancy created by Richard McDonald whose term expires June 30, 2023 and represents the professional category.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 10th day of May 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)

Environmental Sustainability Commission: 2 positions – four-year term One position will fill the unexpired term of Eugenie Budnik whose term expires June 30, 2023, and represents the youth population (Y).

One position will fill the unexpired term of Richard McDonald whose term expires June 30, 2023, and represents the professional category (P).

One member shall be a resident of the City of La Mesa and shall have professional experience related to environmental sustainability. One member shall reside within the City of La Mesa or attend school in the City and shall not be more than 21 years of age at the time of appointment.

First Appointed Number of Terms
Mary Nooristani (P)
Shaelen Taylor (Y)

APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE

DATE: May 10, 2022
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Megan Wiegelman, CMC, City Clerk
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF AN APPLICANT TO FILL AN UNSCHEDULED

VACANCY ON THE COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD
On April 26th, the City Council interviewed an applicant who was interested in being appointed to fill the unscheduled vacancy on the City of La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board. At the Council meeting on May 10th, the Mayor will make the appointment with the approval of the City Council.

Attached is a brief description of the requirements, the number of openings, and the names of each applicant seeking to be appointed.

Staff recommends the Mayor make the appointment to fill the vacancy, with the approval of the Council, and adopt the attached resolution confirming the appointment.

Attachments

Community Police Oversight Board: 1 position – two-year term One position will fill the unexpired term of Brandon Kertson whose term expires December 31, 2022 and represents the La Mesa Faith Based Community.

Members shall be resident electors of the City of La Mesa and are subject to the Conflict of Interest Code.

First Appointed Terms
Reverend Christian DeMent

APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA APPOINTING

A MEMBER TO FILL AN UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE COMMUNITY

POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD
WHEREAS, a position on the City of La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board has been vacated; and
WHEREAS, the person below has been recommended to the City Council for appointment to said City of La Mesa Board.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the following is hereby appointed as a member of the City of La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board, with their term 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 the date stated below, or until their successor is appointed and qualified:

Community Police Oversight Board: 1 appointment
Reverend Christian DeMent is appointed to fill the unscheduled vacancy created by Brandon Kertson whose term expires December 31, 2022 and represents the La Mesa Faith Based Community
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 10th day of May 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:

March 22, 2022, 5:00 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
Mayor Arapostathis called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m.

1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no comments.

3. SPECIAL MEETING

3.1 STUDY SESSION TO REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE FINANCIAL

FORECAST
Director of Finance Royales presented the long range projection of the City's General Fund revenues, expenditures, and reserves. Director of

2 Finance Royales discussed the national, state and local economies, the State actions impacting the City’s budget, the significant changes to CalPERS Retirement, the City’s response to the CalPERS changes, and the status of the Section 115 Retirement Trust Fund, the base forecast for revenue and expenditure assumptions, and the General Fund reserves history and forecast. Director of Finance Royales also reviewed the property tax, sales tax, and Prop L sales tax revenues.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Moved by Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by Councilmember Baber
(1) Concur with the financial assumptions used in the financial forecast; (2) direct staff to consider the use of the Section 115 Retirement Trust Fund in Fiscal Year 2023 to offset the Unfunded Accrued Liability pension costs; and (3) reconvene the Extension of Proposition L Ad Hoc Subcommittee comprising of Councilmember Baber and Councilmember Parent.

Yes (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Parent
Approved (5 to 0)

3.2 2021 PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Assistant City Manager Tomaino summarized the 2021 Performance Measures for the various City departments, highlighting the increased social media engagement, the Fire Department's and Police Department's calls for service and response times, and the Public Works Department's service requests and response times. Assistant City Manager Tomaino stated the City was working on a Five-Year Strategic Planning and Implementation document to ensure the City's limited resources were focused on current priorities and outcomes.

Christopher Glenn submitted a comment regarding the critical role data collection and performance analytics plays in public policy making.

Following Council questions and comments, no action was taken.

4. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 5:48 p.m.

3 _________________________
City Clerk

1 La Mesa City Council
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
Date:

Location:

March 22, 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
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.

Mayor Arapostathis called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

1.1 INVOCATION - MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS

1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
There were no comments.

3. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS

2 The Mayor, Council and staff made announcements and reported on various events taking place in the City. No action was taken.

4. PRESENTATIONS

4.1 PROCLAIMING APRIL 29, 2022 AS ARBOR DAY
Mayor Arapostathis read the proclamation proclaiming April 29, 2022 as Arbor Day.

4.2 REPORT FROM THE LIBRARY TASK FORCE ON

RECOMMENDATIONS TO EXPAND THE LA MESA BRANCH OF THE

SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY
Library Task Force ("Task Force") Chair David Harris provided a PowerPoint presentation on the recommendations of the Task Force to expand the La Mesa Branch of the San Diego County Library, highlighting the efforts of the Task Force, the discussion of ideas, and the benefits and goals of a Library Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study. Chair Harris stated the Task Force recommended the Council allocate $30,000 in the Fiscal Year 2023 budget to hire a qualified firm to prepare a Library Facility Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study.

John Schmitz, Friends of the La Mesa Library, submitted a comment in support of the Task Force's recommendation.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Moved by Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by Vice Mayor Shu
Allocate $30,000 in the Fiscal Year 2023 budget to hire a qualified consulting firm to prepare a Library Facility Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study and direct staff to begin the process prior to Fiscal Year 2023 if possible.

Yes (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Parent
Approved (5 to 0)

4.3 PURE WATER SAN DIEGO PRESENTATION
Councilmember Baber provided a brief overview of the Pure Water Program.

3 Dexter Wilson, Dexter Wilson Engineering, provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Pure Water Program ("Program"), highlighting the purpose, two phases, and facilities of the Program, the participating agencies, and the financial impact of the Program on the City of La Mesa.

Following Council questions and comments, no action was taken.

5. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Mayor Arapostathis explained the public comment procedures.

Gene Carpenter spoke regarding the appointment of Councilmembers to outside Boards and Commissions and Vice Mayor Shu's efforts in addressing climate change.

Ursula Koenig spoke regarding the process for opening a business in La Mesa and attracting new and unique businesses to west La Mesa.

7. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
Councilmember Baber announced he would recuse himself from Item 11.1 because he had a potential conflict of interest under Government Code Section 87100 due to the proximity of his home to Collier Park.

8. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 8.1 through 8.8)
Moved by Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by Vice Mayor Shu
Approve Consent Calendar Items 8.1 through 8.8.

Yes (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Parent
Approved (5 to 0)

8.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF

ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING
Approve.

4 8.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Approve.

8.3 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Approve.

8.4 RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54953, AS AMENDED BY ASSEMBLY BILL 361, AND

RE-AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUED USE OF VIRTUAL AND/OR

HYBRID MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES BEGINNING
APRIL 1, 2022 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2022
Resolution No. 2022-020
Adopt Resolution.

8.5 APPROVAL FOR COUNCILMEMBER PARENT TO ATTEND SAN
DIEGO REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2022 MISSION TO
WASHINGTON D.C. IN WASHINGTON D.C. FROM MARCH 27, 2022
THROUGH MARCH 30, 2022
Approve.

8.6 ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2021 ANNUAL REPORT - IMPLEMENTATION

OF THE GENERAL PLAN
Approve.

8.7 JESSIE AVENUE DRAINAGE BASIN STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT

PROJECT

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT

APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF

EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE JESSIE AVENUE DRAINAGE

BASIN STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, ACCEPTING AND

APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT, IF AWARDED, AND

DELEGATING SIGNATURE AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER, OR

DESIGNEE
Resolution No. 2022-021
Adopt Resolution.

5 8.8 UNIVERSITY AVENUE MEDIANS STORM WATER QUALITY PROJECT PHASE 2

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT

APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES

AGENCY FOR THE UNIVERSITY AVENUE MEDIANS STORM WATER
QUALITY PROJECT PHASE 2, ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING

FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT, IF AWARDED, AND DELEGATING

SIGNATURE AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE
Resolution No. 2022-022
Adopt Resolution.

9. ORDINANCE: SECOND READING

9.1 SENATE BILL NO. 1383 SHORT-LIVED CLIMATE POLLUTANTS:

ORGANIC WASTE RECOVERY ORDINANCE

CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF LA MESA ADDING A NEW LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 7.30 MANDATORY ORGANICS RECYCLING AND EDIBLE
FOOD RECOVERY; AND, AMENDING CHAPTER 7.20 REFUSE
COLLECTION AND CHAPTER 7.22 MANDATORY RECYCLING TO
COMPLY WITH SENATE BILL NO. 1383
City Attorney Sabine read the title of the Ordinance.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Ordinance No. 2022-2895
Moved by Councilmember Baber
Seconded by Mayor Arapostathis
(1) Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance; and (2) direct staff to return to Council following the effective date of the Ordinance with an updated administrative citation structure.

Yes (4): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, and Councilmember Parent
Abstain (1): Councilmember Lothian

6 Approved (4 to 0)

10. STAFF REPORTS

10.1 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO
PROCEED WITH PROPOSITION 218 NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC

HEARING FOR PROPOSED ADJUSTMENTS TO SEWER SERVICE
CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023, 2024 AND 2025
Acting City Engineer Hashemian provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Proposition 218 process, the basis for the sewer fund analysis, the actual revenues and expenditures of the sewer fund for Fiscal Years 2020 and 2021, the estimated and projected revenues and expenditures for Fiscal Years 2022 through 2025, the proposed sewer rate adjustments for Fiscal Years 2023, 2024, and 2025, La Mesa's rates compared to other San Diego County cities, and the Proposition 218 Protest Form.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Resolution No. 2022-023
Moved by Vice Mayor Shu
Seconded by Councilmember Parent
Adopt Resolution authorizing staff to proceed with the notification and public hearing process required by Proposition 218 for proposed adjustments to sewer service charges for Fiscal Years 2023, 2024, and 2025.

Yes (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Parent
Approved (5 to 0)

10.2 CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED PHASE 2 ALLOCATIONS FOR

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS
Assistant City Manager Tomaino provided a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed Phase 2 allocations for the American Rescue Plan Act ("ARPA") funds, highlighting the allocation dates and amounts, the eligibility categories, and the Ad Hoc Subcommittee's priority categories.

Assistant City Manager Tomaino reviewed the proposed ARPA Phase 2 expenditures and programs which included the La Mesa Entrepreneurship

7 Accelerator Program ("LEAP"), additional support for the Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement Program ("HOME"), and support for essential workers.

Council questions and comments ensued.

James Sly, East County Economic Development Council, provided an overview of LEAP.

Rick Wilson, East County Homeless Task Force, submitted a comment in support of allocating $800,000 in ARPA funds for La Mesa's homeless diversion and support services.

Council questions and comments continued.

ACTION: Motioned by Councilmember Baber to (1) authorize the following Phase 2 allocations of ARPA funds: (a) $200,000 for COVID-related leave and expenditures; (b) $800,000 for economic development (LEAP Program); (c) $800,000, with $226,372 coming from the Community Development Block Grant, to provide additional support for the HOME Program; and (d) $300,000 to support essential workers ($1,000 stipend per employee regardless of vaccination status); and (2) request the ARPA funding Ad Hoc Subcommittee to incorporate in a subsequent allocation of ARPA funds recommendations that support economic development by improving the City's business processes. The motion failed due to a lack of a second.

Moved by Councilmember Parent
Seconded by Vice Mayor Shu
(1) Authorize the following Phase 2 allocations of ARPA funds: (a) $200,000 for COVID-related leave and expenditures; (b) $800,000 for economic development (LEAP Program); (c) $800,000, with $226,372 coming from the Community Development Block Grant, to provide additional support for the HOME Program; and (d) $300,000 to support essential workers ($500 stipend per employee and an additional $500 stipend to employees with a fully-vaccinated status as stipulated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention); and (2) request the ARPA Funding Ad Hoc Subcommittee to incorporate in a subsequent allocation of ARPA funds recommendations that support economic development by improving the City’s business processes.

8 Yes (3): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, and Councilmember Parent No (2): Councilmember Baber, and Councilmember Lothian
Approved (3 to 2)

11. HEARING

11.1 CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 AND
SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS TO FISCAL YEARS 2019-20 AND
2021-22
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice.

Councilmember Baber left the meeting at 8:01 p.m.

Mayor Arapostathis opened the hearing for Item 11.1.

Associate Planner Kinnard provided a PowerPoint presentation on the CDBG program, the 2020-2025 Consolidated Planning goals, the amendments to Fiscal Years 2019-2020 and 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan, and the proposed funding levels and allocation of CDBG program funds for Fiscal Year 2023-2022.

Moved by Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by Councilmember Parent
Close the hearing.

Yes (4): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Parent
Absent (1): Councilmember Baber
Approved (4 to 0)
Resolution No. 2022-024
Moved by Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by Councilmember Parent
(1) Adopt Resolution approving a substantial amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for the CDBG program to program CDBG Coronavirus (CDBG-CV1 and CDBG-CV3) funds and authorizing

9 submittal to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"); and (2) reaffirm CDBG program priorities and direct staff to draft and circulate for public review the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 CDBG Action Plan and amended Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Action Plan for HUD-funded activities and return to Council on April 26, 2022, for final review and approval.

Yes (4): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Parent
Absent (1): Councilmember Baber
Approved (4 to 0)

12. 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.

13. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))
There were no reports.

14. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
There were no remarks.

15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m.
_________________________
City Clerk

DATE: May 4, 2022
TO: Greg Humora, City Manager
FROM: Ray Sweeney, Chief of Police
VIA: Carlo Tomaino, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: HOME Program 2022 1st 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, they track the 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: January - March 2022

HOME Program Overview
The Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement (HOME) Team is an initiative of the City of La Mesa and the La Mesa Police Department (LMPD). The HOME Team provides a housing-first and traumainformed approach to addressing homelessness in La Mesa. The HOME Team utilizes progressive engagement and harm reduction to assist individuals who are unable to access homeless services on their own. This report breaks down the The HOME Team efforts and successes during the first quarter of fiscal year 2022.

Since the beginning of the quarter, the HOME program outreach specialists have:
• Contacted 69 total individuals experiencing homelessness and newly enrolled 48 adults and 2 children. Many of these newly enrolled adults are being carried over from the previous iteration of this program. 16 of the individuals contacted this quarter were connected to a temporary or permanent home.
• Responded to 617 service calls routed through LMPD dispatch, HOME hotline or city email, and as follow-ups to previous contacts. Historically, many of these calls would have been handled by city emergency response services and law enforcement. • Prioritized the most vulnerable individuals in the City of La Mesa, including individuals living on the street with chronic physical and mental health conditions, households with children, and individuals facing chronic homelessness.

Clients Served
The HOME Team 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, HOME email, and the HOME Hotline. Each of these calls is first attended by a HOME Team outreach specialist; PD or PERT officers are only requested for rare cases involving legal or safety concerns. 48 21
Total Number of Clients Served
New Clients in Quarter Continuing Clients
69 Instances of
Service*
373
Calls for
Service
617
HOME Team Assistance: 24
# of Calls LMPD Officers
requested HOME assistance
*Instances of service are included in the total calls for service. This number represent interactions with clients that are enrolled in the county’s case management system.
# of Calls the HOME team
requested:

Officer Assistance: 10
PERT Assistance: 0

Client Demographics and Household Composition
Housing Outcomes
15 households (sixteen people) people left the HOME program to a temporary or permanent placement during the quarter.
6 households (six people) exited to temporary housing, defined as an emergency shelter, transitional housing, or other location that provides housing/shelter without tenure.
9 households (ten 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.

Single Person
Households
79 Adult only
Households
66 1
26 40
3 Female Male UNK
2 2
13 16
16 10
7 3
0 to 17 18 to 24
25 to 34 35 to 44
45 to 54 55 to 61
62 or Above Unknown
Total Clients Served Demographics
Chronically
Homeless
76% Households
with Children
66

Client Services
The HOME Team continues to excel in helping clients navigate and connect with a variety of existing services within the community. Some of these services include ongoing nutritional, medical, and financial support through programs such as Cal-Fresh, Medi-Cal, and General Relief.

The HOME Team was able to connect 4 people with these services by transporting, supporting, and advocating at the Family Resource Centers located in Lemon Grove and El Cajon.

The HOME Team also continues to assist with acquiring identifying documentation. Almost all of the clients who successfully exited the program during this quarter worked with the HOME Team to acquire identifying documents. Obtaining these documents was an absolute necessity for their success.

The East County Transitional Living Center continues to be a great partner for the HOME Team and individuals experiencing homelessness in East County.

The HOME Team acquired a new van during this quarter. This van will allow the HOME Team to transport people and their belongings to appointments and exit destinations more efficiently than with the previous van. Importantly, the new van is more accessible to people that have disabilities or are experiencing mobility issues. The HOME Team is now able to carry additional food, clothes, and hygiene supplies to distribute to clients.

During this quarter, the HOME Team has provided some form of financial and/or basic-needs assistance to all enrolled clients with the dual objectives of moving them toward a housing outcome and 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 30 prioritized for on-going meal support.

HOME program staff distributed $6,579.56 in direct financial assistance, including vehicle repair, and funds used to secure new rental units. 5 Clients received accommodation in a motel, designed to provide short-term, bridge shelter for those with a concrete housing plan.

HOME program staff arranged 92 rides to apartment viewings, shelter stays, program intake interviews, and other critical appointments via ridesharing service.

Calls for Service
The HOME Team responded to 617 calls for service during the quarter. This number includes service calls routed through LMPD dispatch, HOME hotline or city email, and follow-ups to previous contacts.

Of these calls for service, 179 calls were new requests for assistance related to homelessness in the City. Historically, these calls would have been addressed by city emergency response services and law enforcement.

Of these calls, 105 were direct responses to calls to the HOME hotline and email requests made by community members regarding someone experiencing homelessness.

Additionally, 438 calls were service driven appointments with clients or proactive rapport-building contacts, in support of the HOME Team’s mission.

During the entirety of this quarter, the HOME Team was connected to the La Mesa Police Department’s dispatch center via police radio. Starting 4th quarter of 2021, the HOME Team has been able to realize the benefits of the technology and partnerships with call-takers through decreased response times to current calls for service, improved support to police officers, enhanced understanding of the program workload and service provision through data tracking, and improved safety of The HOME Team members and the community.

Hotel Utilization
The HOME Team provided bridge housing (in the form of motel stays) to 4 individuals who were able to exit the program directly after leaving bridge housing. The people who accessed this assistance worked with the HOME Team very closely over the course of many months and were able to secure an exit plan in the form of a bed agreement with a shelter or signed lease with a landlord before entering the motel. The HOME Team was also able to make a special accommodation for a 1-night stay (during a storm) for an elderly and medically vulnerable individual.

Client success stories
One HOME Team success story from this quarter is a product of a tremendous amount of collaboration between the County of San Diego, Urban Street Angels TAY hotel located in La Mesa, and the HOME Team. The client was 24 years old when they enrolled in the HOME Program. This client was recently released from prison and spent the majority of their traumatic life alternating between homelessness, group homes, and shelters. This living situation severely exacerbated the mental health struggles that this client experienced. The HOME Team completed numerous referrals and assessments before this client was matched to their Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV). An Emergency Housing Voucher is a new program that provides an expedited Section 8 Voucher (funded through the County of San Diego) to individuals who are experiencing homelessness. While this client and the HOME Team collaborated on identifying a landlord who would honor this voucher, Urban Street Angels TAY hotel was able to provide a place for this client to maintain safety and security, look for housing accommodations, and get connected to ongoing mental health support. Through this collaboration, the client was able to utilize the voucher provided by the county which would not have, otherwise, been possible.

Another HOME Team success story involves a client that the HOME Team had been working with since November of 2021. This client reached out to the HOME Team because they were interested in getting off the street and addressing their struggles with mental health and opiate addiction. After completing

an assessment and placing this person in the Coordinated Entry System, the HOME Team assisted this client with getting connected to mental health support at East County Mental Health and opiate addiction support at Assisted Replacement Medication Therapy (ARMT) Medical Specialists. This client was eventually matched to a Permanent Supportive Housing Unit. Once this match happened, the HOME Team and the client worked very closely to ensure that all necessary documents were submitted on time. This client was able to move into their unit during March of 2022. This client is still connected to ongoing mental health and addiction support. While the client is in this unit their rent will be 30% of their net income, and after 2 years, this client will have the opportunity to apply to a traditional Section 8 voucher provided they continue to meet the requirements.

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.
• 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.
• Assisted Replacement Medication Therapy Medical Specialists • The Lodge of La Mesa (Transition Age Youth)
• Borrego Health-Centro Medico El Cajon
• New Found Homes ILF

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY CLOSING A PORTION

OF LA MESA CITY STREETS FOR A CITY
SPONSORED EVENT ON JUNE 4, 2022
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Community Services
SUMMARY:

Issues:

Should the City Council approve temporary closure of the streets listed in Exhibit A for La Mesa Flag Day Parade on June 4, 2022?
Recommendation:

That City Council adopt the resolution to approve temporary closure of the streets listed in Exhibit A for La Mesa Flag Day Parade on June 5, 2022.

Fiscal Impact:

None.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Enhanced recreation and quality of life opportunities  Safe community

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: May 10, 2022
Page: 2 of 3
BACKGROUND:

Each year the City Council approves the closure of certain La Mesa streets in conjunction with the City's annual Flag Day parade. The annual Flag Day Parade will be held Saturday, June 4,2022. This year's street closure resolution is attached for your consideration.

DISCUSSION:

La Mesa Flag Day Parade will occur on La Mesa Boulevard and the surrounding streets as listed in Exhibit A. Council approval is requested to close these streets for all or a portion of the time from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for Flag Day Parade to be held on June 4, 2022.

As part of the budget approval for the FY 2021-23 Biennium Budget, the Council has also approved $15,000 annually in General Funds for the purpose of the Flag Day Parade costs. The parade was not held in 2020 or 2021. Staff anticipates continuing to allocate those funds in the budget until directed otherwise by the City Council. For the last several years, funds in support of the parade costs have been raised through participant entry fees and sponsorships. In addition, parade fundraising is ongoing for the Parade Endowment. Building up the Endowment is a goal of the Parade volunteer committee to ensure the long-term viability of this traditional event. Fundraising for the 2022 parade has yielded $1,750 as of May 2, 2022, the Parade Endowment stands at $25,124.

CONCLUSION:

That City Council adopt the attached resolution to approve temporary closure of the streets listed in Exhibit A for all or a portion of the time from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for Flag Day Parade to be held on June 4, 2022.

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: May 10, 2022
Page: 3 of 3
Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Susan Richardson
City Manager Director of Community Services
Attachments:

1. Attachment A: Traffic Control

2. Resolution Approving Street Closure

RESOLUTION NO. 2022- .

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

TEMPORARILY CLOSING A PORTION OF LA MESA CITY STREETS

FOR THE LA MESA FLAG DAY PARADE, A CITY SPONSORED
EVENT, ON JUNE 4, 2022
WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Section 21101 authorizes the City Council to temporarily close a portion of any street for celebrations, parades, local special events, and other purposes; WHEREAS, the City Council must determine such closing is necessary for the safety and protection of persons who are to use that portion of the street during the temporary closing; WHEREAS, the annual La Mesa Flag Day Parade is planned for June 4, 2022, which requires the closure of certain City streets; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Mesa has approved said Parade.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of La Mesa hereby finds that the closing of portions of certain City streets as more specifically set forth on Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof, is necessary for the safety and protection of persons who are to use those portions of said streets during the temporary closing.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the portions of the streets set forth on said Exhibit A are hereby temporarily closed for all or a portion of the time from 6:00 a.m., June 4, 2022 to 2:00 p.m., June 4, 2022.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 10th day of May 2022, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGLEMAN, CMC, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be 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 WIEGLEMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)

Exhibit A

EXHIBIT A
The following streets will be temporarily closed for all or a portion of the time from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the Flag Day Parade to be held on June 4, 2022:

Street
Date Avenue
Orange Avenue
Acacia Avenue
La Mesa Boulevard
Memorial Drive
Palm Avenue
From
Allison Avenue
Date Avenue
La Mesa Boulevard
Acacia Avenue
University Avenue

Allison Avenue
To
Orange Avenue
Acacia Avenue
Orange Avenue
Memorial Drive
North to end at pool
parking lot
Alley south of La
Mesa Boulevard

N ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ONLY ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ SPECIAL EVENT AHEAD • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
•• • • • • • • • • • ATTACHMENT A

2022 FLAG DAY PARADE

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN NOTES

SIGNS AND TRAFFIC CONTROL
POST ALL NO PARKING SIGNS ON 5/31/2022
POST ALL OTHER SIGNS ON 6/4/2022, SEE PLAN FOR TIMES
R11-2 ROAD CLOSED (17)
R11-4 ROAD CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC (10)
C9A FLAGMAN AHEAD (2)
C30(CA) LANE CLOSED (11)
C30(BIKE) BIKE LANE CLOSED (1)
R3-1 NO RIGHT TURN (5)
R3-2 NO LEFT TURN (7)
R3-5L LEFT TURN ONLY (1)
R5-1 DO NOT ENTER (1)
W4-2(RT) RIGHT LANE MERGING SYMBOL (3)
W20-2 DETOUR AHEAD (2)
W20-3 ROAD CLOSED AHEAD (2)
W20-5(RT) RIGHT LANE CLOSED AHEAD (3)
W20-5(BIKE) BIKE LANE CLOSED AHEAD (1)
M4-10L DETOUR LEFT (5)
M4-10R DETOUR RIGHT (3)
SC3(CA) DETOUR STRAIGHT (7)
M4-8A END DETOUR (2)
SC5 SPECIAL EVENT AHEAD (6)

SPECIAL SIGNS
SS-1 NOT USED.

SS-2 LA MESA BLVD. CLOSED, USE LEMON AVE. (3)
SS-3 NO LEFT TURN AT LA MESA BOULEVARD (2)
SS-4 NO RIGHT TURN AT LA MESA BOULEVARD (2)
SS-5 LA MESA BLVD. CLOSED AT ACACIA AVE. (3)
SS-6 PARADE PARTICIPANTS RIGHT LANE ONLY, THRU TRAFFIC LEFT LANE (1) SS-7 LA MESA BOULEVARD CLOSED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC (1)
SS-8 NOT USED
SS-9 PARKING FOR HORSE TRAILERS ONLY (4)
SS-10 SPRING ST. SUBJECT TO 20 MIN. DELAYS ON 6/4/2022 (2) SS-11 PARKING LOT CLOSED ON 6/4/2022 (1)
SS-12 RIGHT LANE PARADE PARTICIPANTS ONLY (1)
NOTES:

A. Order 250 no parking barricades.

B. Order total of 200 Type II Barricades.

C. 150 Portable delineators/cones.

D. 75 water filled k-rails.

E. Portable restrooms, regular (4) ADA (2). Provide delineators and caution tape at portable restrooms located on Nebo Drive.

PRIMARY ROUTES Traffic Direction
UNIVERSITY AVENUE Westbound left turn pocket closed at La Mesa Boulevard.

LA MESA BOULEVARD Closed to all traffic between Acacia Avenue and University Avenue (East).

SPRING STREET Southbound and northbound left turn pockets closed at La Mesa Boulevard; Southbound right turn pocket closed at La Mesa Boulevard; Northbound and southbound #2 Straight
through lanes closed at La Mesa Boulevard; Partial southbound left turn pocket closed at Allison Avenue.

PALM AVENUE Southbound and northbound closed between Alley north of La Mesa Boulevard and Alley south of La Mesa Boulevard.
3rd STREET Closed between La Mesa Boulevard and Alley south of La Mesa Boulevard.
4th STREET Closed between La Mesa Boulevard and Alley south of La Mesa Boulevard.

NEBO DRIVE Closed between La Mesa Boulevard and Alley south of La Mesa Boulevard.

DATE AVENUE Closed between La Mesa Boulevard and Alley south of La Mesa Boulevard.

ACACIA STREET Closed between La Mesa Boulevard and Orange Avenue.

ORANGE AVENUE Closed between Acacia Street and Date Avenue.

DATE AVENUE Closed between Orange Avenue and Allison Avenue.

ALLISON AVENUE Closed between Pine Street and La Mesa Boulevard.

CYPRESS STREET Closed to southbound traffic at La Mesa Boulevard.

CROWDER LANE Closed to north bound traffic at La Mesa Boulevard.

GRANT STREET Closed to west bound traffic at La Mesa Boulevard.

NO PARKING SIGN LOCATIONS:

University Avenue, La Mesa Boulevard, Acacia Avenue, Orange Avenue, Date Avenue, Memorial Drive, Allison Avenue, Fourth Street, Third Street, Palm Avenue, Nebo Drive, Oliver Lane, Khulken Ball Field Parking Lot and Old Post Office Parking Lot. Refer to approved Traffic Control Plan for segments of streets to be posted with no parking signs.

Post with signs that read:

NO PARKING
6:00 AM TO
2:00 PM SAT.

TOW AWAY ZONE
Revised 5/2/2022

DATE: May 10, 2022
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Megan Wiegelman, City Clerk
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
Glenn Sabine, City Attorney
SUBJECT: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA APPROVING THE LA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT’S MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
At the Council meeting of April 26, 2022, the Council unanimously approved the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance approving the La Mesa Police Department’s Military Equipment Policy (“Policy”) with the following amendment to the Policy: add to Section 706.6 – Coordination with Other Jurisdictions, “La Mesa Police Department shall remain in charge of the overall incident in accordance with the mutual aid agreement.”
Staff recommends the Council approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.

Attachments: A. Draft Ordinance
B. Updated Policy
C. Military Equipment Policy

ORDINANCE NO. 2022- XXX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA APPROVING THE LA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT’S MILITARY EQUIPMENT

USE POLICY
WHEREAS, on September 30, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 481 (creating Government Code Section 7070, et seq.), relating to use of military equipment by California law enforcement agencies;
WHEREAS, AB 481 seeks to provide transparency, oversight, and an opportunity for meaningful public input on decisions regarding whether and how military equipment is funded, acquired, or used;
WHEREAS, the La Mesa Police Department is in possession of certain items of equipment that qualify under the broad definition of “military equipment” under AB 481; WHEREAS, AB 481 requires that a law enforcement agency possessing and using such qualifying equipment prepare a publicly released and written military equipment use policy document covering the inventory, description, purpose, use, acquisition, maintenance, fiscal impacts, procedures, training, oversight, and complaint process, applicable to the Department’s use of such equipment;
WHEREAS, the Policy and supporting information must be approved by the governing body by ordinance, and reviewed annually;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Mesa, having received the information required under AB 481 regarding the La Mesa Police Department’s use of “military equipment” as defined in said law, deems it to be in the best interest of the City to approve the Military Equipment Use Policy as set forth herein;
WHEREAS, this Ordinance will not be codified in the La Mesa Municipal Code.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California as follows:

SECTION 1: The City Council finds that the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2: The City Council hereby approves and adopts the following:

La Mesa Police Department Policy 706 – Military Equipment, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and Military Equipment Inventory, attached hereto as Exhibit “B,” which are hereby incorporated by reference.
(a) The City Council has made the following determinations:
(1) The military equipment inventoried and presented to the City Council is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety;

(2) This proposed military equipment use policy attached hereto as Exhibit “A” (“Policy”) will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties; (3) The equipment described in the Policy is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety (if any); and
(4) Prior military equipment use complied with the applicable equipment use policy (which included equipment now defined as military equipment) that was in effect at the time and any future use of items deemed military equipment will be fully compliant with the Policy approved by this Ordinance.
(b) The La Mesa Police Department has made the Policy available on the Police Department’s website for at least 30 days prior to the public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue and described in the Policy.
(c) The Policy was considered by the City Council as an agenda item in an open session of a regular meeting, noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, at which public comment was permitted.
(d) The Policy shall be made publicly available on the La Mesa Police Department’s website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. (e) The La Mesa Police Department shall submit an annual military equipment report to the City Council, containing the information required in Government Code Section 7072, and the City Council shall determine whether each type of military equipment identified in that report has complied with the standards for approval set forth in (a)(1)-(4) above. (f) The City Council shall review this Ordinance, and vote on whether to renew it, on an annual basis at a regular meeting, in accordance with Government Code Section 7071(e)(2). (g) The City Council approves the use of the Policy and finds that it satisfies the requirements of Government Code Section 7070(d).

SECTION 3: This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its adoption and the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the same to be published at least once in the East County Californian within 15 days of its adoption.

INTRODUCED AND READ at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 26th day of April 2022, and thereafter PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of said City Council held the 10th day of May 2022, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:
__________________________
MARK ARAPOSTATHIS, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
Attachments incorporated by reference:

1. Exhibit A – La Mesa Police Department Policy 706 – “Military Equipment”

2. Exhibit B – Military Equipment Inventory

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 correct copy of Ordinance No. 2022- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited and that the same has been duly published according to law.

MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)

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Policy
706
Military Equipment
706.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This policy establishes guidelines for the acquisition, funding, approval, use, and reporting of “military equipment”, as the term is defined in Government Code section 7070. This policy is provided to fulfill the obligations set forth in Assembly Bill No. 481. These obligations include, but are not limited to, seeking approval on specific items deemed to be military equipment and requirements related to compliance, annual reporting, and community engagement regarding these items.
706.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Pursuant to AB-481, the following definitions are applicable only to the Department’s current military equipment inventory and potential future military equipment acquisitions for operational needs.
“Governing body” means the La Mesa City Council and Mayor. “Military equipment” means the following:

1. Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles.

2. Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers.

3. High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two-and-one-half-ton trucks, fiveton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached.

4. Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants.

5. Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units.

6. Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind.

7. Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. This does not include a handheld, one-person ram.

8. Firearms and ammunition of .50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns and standard-issue shotgun ammunition.

9. Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including firearms and accessories identified as assault weapons in Penal Code § 30510 and Penal Code § 30515, with the exception of standard-issue service weapons.

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10. Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles.

11. Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools.

12. Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.

13. TASER® Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and long-range acoustic devices (LRADs).

14. Kinetic energy weapons and munitions.

15. Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight.
“The Department” means the La Mesa Police Department.
“Military equipment use policy” refers to this Department Procedure and means a publicly released, written document governing the use of military equipment by the Department. “Law enforcement agency” means any of the following:

1. A police department, including the police department of a transit agency, school district, or any campus of the University of California, the California State University, or California Community Colleges.

2. A sheriff’s department.

3. A district attorney’s office.

4. A county probation department.
706.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the La Mesa Police Department that members of this Department comply with the provisions of Government Code § 7071 with respect to military equipment. 706.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Chief of Police should designate a member of the Department to act as the military equipment coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include but are not limited to:
(a) Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this policy.

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(b) Identifying Department equipment that qualifies as military equipment in the current possession of the Department, or the equipment the Department intends to acquire that requires approval by the governing body.
(c) Conducting an inventory of all military equipment at least annually. (d) Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the jurisdiction of La Mesa Police Department (Government Code § 7071).
(e) Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement meeting to include:

1. Publicizing the details of the meeting.

2. Preparing for public questions regarding the Department’s funding, acquisition, and use of equipment.
(f) Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the Chief of Police and ensuring that the report is made available on the Department website (Government Code § 7072).
(g) Establishing the procedure for a person to register a complaint or concern, or how that person may submit a question about the use of a type of military equipment, and how the Department will respond in a timely manner.
706.4 MILITARY EQUPIMENT INVENTORY AND USAGE GUIDELINES The La Mesa Police Department retains and employs a variety of military equipment to assist in safely achieving the furtherance of its objective to maintain public safety.

The La Mesa Police Department recognizes that the deployment of military equipment can have a significant and traumatizing impact on the community. These potential influences should be included in the decision-making process before approving the use of the equipment covered by this policy. The use of the equipment covered by this policy is subject to all other policies, regulations, and laws regarding the use of force.

The La Mesa Police Department recognizes that critical incidents are unpredictable and can be very dynamic in nature. A variety of military equipment options can greatly assist incident commanders, officers, and specific units in bringing those incidents to a swift resolution in a safe manner. The use of military equipment is restricted for use only in certain instances. While this procedure is wide-ranging, it is not all inclusive. There may be instances wherein unpredictable critical incidents demand the need for incident commanders to authorize military equipment to be used in a manner not outlined within this procedure. In scrutinizing those particular instances, the judgment of the incident commander influenced by the totality of the circumstances, public safety, officer safety, civil rights, and information available at the time will be used.

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It is incumbent upon incident commanders, supervisors, individual officers, and specific units to recognize the particular circumstances wherein military equipment should be employed to enhance the safety of the public and officers, and to bring a critical incident to a safe resolution.

The following are the various types, descriptions, and guidelines for usage of military equipment currently employed or anticipated to be employed by the La Mesa Police Department:

See Attachment 1
706.5 APPROVAL
(a) The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by way of an ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is submitted to the governing body and is available on the Department website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code § 7071). The military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the following (Government Code § 7071):

1. Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC § 2576a.

2. Seeking funds for military equipment, including but not limited to applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers.

3. Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing.

4. Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the jurisdiction of this Department.

5. Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body.

6. Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of military equipment.

7. Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided above.

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(b) When military equipment is of a consumable nature and the Department’s inventory becomes too low for operational purposes, the governing body authorizes the Department to acquire additional quantities of previously authorized military equipment to maintain availability for the Department’s needs. Acquisition of consumable military equipment shall be reflected in the Department’s annual report. (Government Code § 7072.) 706.6 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
On occasion, the Department may be required to assist other law enforcement agencies in a mutual aid request or support with day-to-day operational collaboration (i.e. pursuits, investigative unit assistance, joint law enforcement operations, etc.).

In certain mutual aid or operational collaboration circumstances, it may be necessary for sworn Department members to utilize military equipment in order to fulfill an assigned mission (i.e. SWAT requests, barricaded suspects in a vehicle, civil unrest, etc.). When sworn Department members utilize military equipment in instances of mutual aid or law enforcement collaboration, the following shall apply:
(a) Department members are required to adhere to the Department’s Military Equipment Procedure and all policies and procedures outlined within the La Mesa Police Department’s Policy Manual, regardless of operational jurisdiction. (b) Should the La Mesa Police Department request mutual aid from another law enforcement agency for assistance within the City of La Mesa pursuant to a mutual aid agreement, and military equipment is required during the course of the response, the assisting agency will be expected to adhere to their respective policies and procedures, particularly those governing the use of military equipment. The La Mesa Police Department shall remain in charge of the overall incident in accordance with the mutual aid agreement. 706.7 ANNUAL REPORT
Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee should submit a military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use (Government Code § 7072).

The Chief of Police or the authorized designee should also make each annual military equipment report publicly available on the Department website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The report shall include all information required by Government Code § 7072 for the preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment in Department inventory. 706.8 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual report, the Department shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the Department should discuss the report and respond to public questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.

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La Mesa Police Department
Military Equipment Inventory
Item AB481 Category /
Description
Item Name Item Description Quantity Capabilities Cost per unit Purpose/Use Authorized Use/Training Required Expected Lifespan
Annual
Maintenance
Cost
1 Category 1 /
Unmanned Aerial &
Ground Vehicles
Skydio 2
Drone
The Skydio 2 is a commercialgrade UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) / Drone. This is a
battery powered, remote
operated vehicle.
2 Capable of providing live and
recorded video images
captured from aerial positions
during daylight hours only.
$1,418.09 To be deployed when its view would
assist officers or incident commanders
with tactical or other public safety and
life preservation missions.

Only authorized operators that have been fully
trained and acquire FAA certification are allowed
to pilot this vehicle. This item may be utilized
during training exercises.
5-10 Yrs $100-500
2 Category 1 /
Unmanned Aerial &
Ground Vehicles
Autel Drone The EVO II is a commercialgrade UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) / Drone. It is a
battery powered, remote
operated vehicle.
1 Capable of providing live and
recorded video images
captured from aerial positions.

Cameras are equipped with
night-vision and Forward
Looking Infrared (FLIR)
technology, allowing for use
during darkness.
$9,648.04 To be deployed when its view would
assist officers or incident commanders
with tactical or other public safety and
life preservation missions.

Only authorized operators that have been fully
trained and acquire FAA certification are allowed
to pilot this vehicle. This item may be utilized
during training exercises.
5-10 Yrs $100-500
3 Category 1 /
Unmanned Aerial &
Ground Vehicles
LT2-F Tactical
Support
Robot
Tactical Robot/Unmanned,
remotely piloted, powered
ground vehicle.
1 This equipment is a battery
powered, remote operated
device. Equipped with two
cameras and two-way radio
capabilities.
$28,000.00 Increases safety to the community and
officers by allowing operators to
remotely gain visual/audio data, deliver
crisis negotiations phones, open doors,
disrupt packages, and clear buildings
without putting an officer or civilian in
harm's way.

Only trained La Mesa Police operators are
allowed to use this robot. This item may be
utilized during training exercises.

Appr. 15 Yrs None / This robot
is near the end of
its lifespan and
will be phased
out when
significant repairs
are needed.
4 Category 1 /
Unmanned Aerial &
Ground Vehicles
Avatar Robot Tactical Robot/Unmanned,
remotely piloted, powered
ground vehicle.
1 This equipment is a battery
powered, remote operated
device. Equipped with two
cameras and two-way radio
capabilities.
$14,350.00 Increases safety to the community and
officers by allowing operators to
remotely gain visual/audio data, deliver
crisis negotiations phones, open doors,
disrupt packages, and clear buildings
without putting an officer or civilian in
harm's way.

Only trained La Mesa Police operators are
allowed to use this robot. This item may be
utilized during training exercises.

Appr. 15 Yrs None / This robot
is under warranty
and currently has
no associated
maintenance
costs.
5 Category 3 /
Wheeled Vehicle
with Breaching
Apparatus
Lenco
BearCat
The Lenco BearCat is an
armored vehicle designed to
provide protection during
rescues and tactical events.
1 Capable of transporting
personnel and equipment
while providing them with
armored protection from
gunfire. It is designed to
withstand multiple bullet
strikes from small arms fire as
well as low level explosions.
$297,367.00 To rescue police and civilian individuals
from dangerous scenes and move
personnel and / or resources in support
of tactical operations in which there is
reason to expect potential armed
resistance requiring protection. Also to
enhance officer and community safety,
improve scene containment and
stabilization, and assist in resolving
critical incidents.

Only La Mesa Police operators that have been
trained in the operation of the BearCat are
allowed to drive this vehicle. This item may be
utilized during training exercises.
20 Yrs $1500-2000
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Item AB481 Category /
Description
Item Name Item Description Quantity Capabilities Cost per unit Purpose/Use Authorized Use/Training Required Expected Lifespan
Annual
Maintenance
Cost
6 Category 5 /
Command and
Control Vehicles
Mobile
Command
Vehicle (MCV)
2014 Dodge Ram 3500
ProMaster
1 The Mobile Command Vehicle
is equipped with
communication and tactical
planning equipment and is
capable of being used as a
mobile operations command
and dispatch center. The
vehicle is also capable of
transporting personnel and
equipment to and from
incident scenes.
$100,000.00 This vehicle is used based on the
specific circumstances of a given critical
incident, large event, natural disaster or
community event that is taking place.

Only assigned personnel are allowed to drive and
operate the Mobile Command Vehicle. This item
may be utilized during training exercises.
20 Yrs $2,500
7 Category 7 /
Explosive Breaching
Apparatuses
Royal Arms
Tesar 2
Shotgun
Breaching
Rounds
Shotgun breaching rounds are
specialty shotgun shells
utilized for door breaching.
20 Designed to breach heavy
locks, dead-bolts, and hinges
mounted inside of doors.
$5.00 To defeat heavy locks, dead-bolts, and
hinges mounted inside of doors in as
little time as possible, lessening the risk
to the officers involved.

Only specially trained La Mesa Police operators
are allowed to use the Tesar 2 round. Breaching
tools that are explosive in nature can be
deployed any time operators determine that it is
tactically necessary to safely complete a lawful
breaching, and then only when non-explosive
breaching methods are not practicable or safe.

Explosive breaching may only occur in the field
after authorization by the Incident Commander
or SRT Commander. This item may be utilized
during training exercises.

Until expended None
8 Category 7 /
Explosive Breaching
Apparatuses
CTS 2570
Shotgun
Breaching
Rounds
Shotgun breaching rounds are
specialty shotgun shells
utilized for door breaching.
69 Designed to breach heavy
locks, dead-bolts, and hinges
mounted inside of solid oak or
steel doors.
$4.14 To defeat heavy locks, dead-bolts, and
hinges mounted inside of doors in as
little time as possible, lessening the risk
to the officers involved.

Only specially trained La Mesa Police operators
are allowed to use the CTS 2570 round.

Breaching tools that are explosive in nature can
be deployed any time operators determine that
it is tactically necessary to safely complete a
lawful breaching, and then only when nonexplosive breaching methods are not practicable or safe. Explosive breaching may only occur in
the field after authorization by the Incident
Commander or SRT Commander. This item may
be utilized during training exercises.

Until expended None
9 Category 10 /
Specialized Firearms
and Ammunition ( <
.50 cal )
Colt M-4 Rifle The carbine rifle is a
lightweight, air-cooled, gas
operated, magazine fed,
shoulder fired firearm,
designed for semi-automatic,
selective fire and is capable of
fully automatic fire.
14 The Colt M-4 is capable of
firing a .223 round.
$2,011.78 This rifle is only authorized for use by
specially trained La Mesa Police
operators in situations where lethal
force is authorized by law and
Department policy.

Only specially trained La Mesa Police operators
are authorized to use this rifle. Required training
includes: CA POST certified rifle course, CA POST
certified SWAT training, and regular
qualifications as required by law and Department
policy. This item may be utilized during training
exercises.

No estimated
expiration / this
rifle is being
phased out and
will not be
repaired when it
becomes
unserviceable.

Replaced with
Item #10.

None /
Maintenance is
conducted by
Department staff.
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Item Name Item Description Quantity Capabilities Cost per unit Purpose/Use Authorized Use/Training Required Expected Lifespan
Annual
Maintenance
Cost
10 Category 10 /
Specialized Firearms
and Ammunition ( <
.50 cal )
Daniel
Defense M-4
Rifle
The carbine rifle is a
lightweight, air-cooled, gas
operated, magazine fed,
shoulder fired firearm,
designed for semi-automatic,
selective fire and is capable of
fully automatic fire.
12 The Daniel Defense M-4 is
capable of firing a .223 bullet.
$2,795.84 This rifle is only authorized for use by
specially trained La Mesa Police
operators in situations where lethal
force is authorized by law and
Department policy.

Only specially trained La Mesa Police operators
are authorized to use this rifle. Required training
includes: CA POST certified rifle course, CA POST
certified SWAT training, and regular
qualifications as required by law and Department
policy. This item may be utilized during training
exercises.

No estimated
expiration / the
rifle will need to
be replaced if
and when it
becomes
unserviceable.

None /
Maintenance is
conducted by
Department staff.
11 Category 10 /
Specialized Firearms
and Ammunition ( <
.50 cal )
Speer LE
Gold Dot
Ammunition
.223 Remington 62 grain
cartridge for duty rifles and
range training
34,000
rounds
The Speer LE Gold Dot
cartridge is ammunition
deployed during potential
lethal encounters at long
distances. This 62 grain
projectile is designed to
maintain accuracy at long
distances.
$0.58 To be used with all .223 caliber assault
rifle precision weapons to address a
threat with more precision and from
greater distances than a handgun. It is
only deployed in situations where lethal
force is authorized.

Only specially trained La Mesa Police operators
are authorized to use this ammunition. Required
training includes: CA POST certified rifle course
or CA POST certified SWAT training, and regular
qualifications as required by law and Department
policy. This item may be utilized during training
exercises.

Until expended None
12 Category 10 /
Specialized Firearms
and Ammunition ( <
.50 cal )
Remington
.308 700 Rifle
The Remington .308 700 is a
bolt action single shot rifle.
4 The Remington 700 is capable
of firing a .308 bullet.
$800.00 To be used as a precision weapon to
address a threat with more precision
and/ or at greater distances than a
handgun. It is only fired in situations
where lethal force is authorized by law
and Department policy.

Only specially trained La Mesa Police operators
are allowed to operate this weapon. Operators
must successfully complete the CA POST certified
Sniper Rifle Course as well as regular Department
presented training and qualifications as required
by law and Department policy. This item may be
utilized during training exercises.

Appr. 15 Yrs None /
Maintenance is
conducted by
Department staff.
13 Category 10 /
Specialized Firearms
and Ammunition ( <
.50 cal )
Hornady ELD
Match Tap
Precision
Ammunition
.308 Winchester 168 Grain
cartridge
2000
rounds
The Hornady .308 168 grain,
ELD Match Tap Precision
cartridge is ammunition
deployed during potential
lethal encounters at long
distances. This 168 grain
projectile is designed to
maintain accuracy at long
distances.
$0.98 To be used with the Remington .308
precision weapon to address a threat
with more precision and/ or greater
distances than a handgun, if present or
feasible. It is only deployed in
situations where lethal force is
authorized by law and Department
policy.

Only specially trained La Mesa Police operators
are allowed to operate with this ammunition.

Operators must successfully complete the CA
POST certified Sniper Rifle Course as well as
regular Department presented training and
qualifications as required by law and Department
policy. This item may be utilized during training
exercises.

Until expended None
14 Category 10 /
Specialized Firearms
and Ammunition ( <
.50 cal )
Heckler and
Koch MP5 40
Cal.

This is a submachine gun
firearm. It is a lightweight,
magazine fed, shoulder fired
weapon, designed for semiautomatic, selective fire and is capable of fully automatic
fire.
5 The Heckler and Koch MP5 is
capable of firing a 40 cal.
bullet.
$1,700.00 This firearm is only authorized for use
by specially trained La Mesa Police
operators in situations where lethal
force is authorized by law and
Department policy.

Only specially trained La Mesa Police operators
are authorized to use this weapon. Required
training includes: CA POST certified rifle course,
and regular qualifications as required by law and
Department policy. This item may be utilized
during training exercises.

No estimated
expiration /
these firearms
are no longer in
production as of
2001 and will not
be replaced
when it becomes
unserviceable.

None /
Maintenance is
conducted by
Department staff.
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Item Name Item Description Quantity Capabilities Cost per unit Purpose/Use Authorized Use/Training Required Expected Lifespan
Annual
Maintenance
Cost
15 Category 10 /
Specialized Firearms
and Ammunition ( <
.50 cal )
Heckler and
Koch MP5
9mm
This is a submachine gun
firearm. It is a lightweight,
magazine fed, shoulder fired
weapon, designed for semiautomatic, selective fire and is capable of fully automatic
fire.
2 The Heckler and Koch MP5 is
capable of firing a 9mm bullet.
$1,700.00 This firearm is only authorized for use
by specially trained La Mesa Police
operators in situations where lethal
force is authorized by law and
Department policy.

Only specially trained La Mesa Police operators
are authorized to use this weapon. Required
training includes: CA POST certified rifle course,
and regular qualifications as required by law and
Department policy. This item may be utilized
during training exercises.

No estimated
expiration /
these firearms
are no longer in
production as of
2001 and will not
be replaced
when it becomes
unserviceable.

None /
Maintenance is
conducted by
Department staff.
16 Category 10 /
Specialized Firearms
and Ammunition ( <
.50 cal )
Federal . 40
Cal.

Ammunition
40 Cal. 147 gain premium law
enforcement tactical
ammunition round
14,000
rounds
The Federal 40 Cal.
ammunition round is the La
Mesa Police Department's
primary .40 cal. duty
ammunition.
$0.31 To be used with Department issued
MP5 weapons to address a threat if
present or feasible. It is only deployed
in situations where lethal force is
authorized by law and Department
policy.

Only specially trained La Mesa Police operators
are authorized to use this ammunition. Required
training includes regular qualifications as
required by law and Department policy. This item
may be utilized during training exercises.

Until expended None
17 Category 10 /
Specialized Firearms
and Ammunition ( <
.50 cal )
Federal 9mm
Ammunition
9mm 147 gain premium law
enforcement tactical
ammunition round
16,000
rounds
The Federal 9mm ammunition
round is the La Mesa Police
Department's primary .40 cal.
duty ammunition.
$0.31 To be used with Department issued
9mm handguns and MP5 weapons to
address a threat if present or feasible.

It is only deployed in situations where
lethal force is authorized by law and
Department policy.

Only specially trained La Mesa Police operators
are authorized to use this ammunition. Required
training includes regular qualifications as
required by law and Department policy. This item
may be utilized during training exercises.

Until expended None
18 Category 12 / NoiseFlash Diversionary
Devices
CTS 7290
Flash Bang
A Noise Flash Diversionary
Device (NFDD) is a device that
creates a bright flash and loud
sound to temporarily divert
the attention of subjects in
the immediate area.
33 Capable of creating visual and
auditory distractions during
tactical operations which
allows for tactical advantage
during high-risk situations.
$48.00 NFDD's are used to distract and
temporarily disorient dangerous
suspects by overwhelming their senses
of vision and hearing. The distraction
allows officers to seize a moment of
opportunity to safely resolve critical
situations during high-risk tactical
operations.

Only specially trained La Mesa Police operators
are authorized to deploy flashbang devices. This
item may be utilized during training exercises.
5 Yrs None
19 Category 12 / Tear
Gas & OC (Oleoresin
Capsicum)
Munitions
PepperBall
Tac 700
Launchers
A system that uses high
pressure air to deliver
projectiles from a specially
designed launcher (similar to
a paint ball delivery system).
9 Launches less lethal munitions
up to 150 feet. Munitions open
upon impact and can disperse
oleoresin capsicum (OC)
powder or water that cause
irritation upon contact or
inhalation. Other munitions
are simply projectiles utilized
as a less lethal impact tool.
$600.00 The PepperBall Launcher is a less lethal
use of force option that can de-escalate
situations and increase safety to the
public and officers by allowing officers
to use less lethal force from a distance.

Only La Mesa Police officers who are trained on
the use of the PepperBall Launcher are
authorized to deploy it. It is authorized for use
only in situations where the use of force is
authorized per Department policy, including but
not limited to: to subdue dangerous and/or
combative individuals to obtain a tactical
advantage; protection from vicious animals;
training exercises; and approved
demonstrations. The PepperBall Launcher may
only be deployed to disperse any unlawful
assembly, protest, or demonstration in strict
accordance with AB 48 and Department policy.

None $10
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Item Name Item Description Quantity Capabilities Cost per unit Purpose/Use Authorized Use/Training Required Expected Lifespan
Annual
Maintenance
Cost
20 Category 12 / Tear
Gas & OC (Oleoresin
Capsicum)
Munitions
PepperBall
Live Projectile
The basic PepperBall
projectile containing 2% PAVA
(pelargonic acid vanillylamide)
irritant pepper powder
1545
rounds
Discharged from the
PepperBall launcher, the
projectile will break on impact
and release 2% PAVA
(pelargonic acid vanillylamide)
irritant pepper powder. It is
designed for direct impact and
area saturation, especially in
confined, interior spaces.
$2.28 The PepperBall Launcher is a less lethal
use of force option that can de-escalate
situations and increase safety to the
public and officers by allowing officers
to use less lethal force from a distance.

Only La Mesa Police officers who are trained on
the use of the PepperBall Launcher are
authorized to deploy it. It is authorized for use
only in situations where the use of force is
authorized per Department policy, including but
not limited to: to subdue dangerous and/or
combative individuals to obtain a tactical
advantage; protection from vicious animals;
training exercises; and approved
demonstrations. The PepperBall Launcher may
only be deployed to disperse any unlawful
assembly, protest, or demonstration in strict
accordance with AB 48 and Department policy.
1 Yr None
21 Category 12 / Tear
Gas & OC (Oleoresin
Capsicum)
Munitions
PepperBall
Inert
Projectile
This is a PepperBall practice /
training projectile.
1925
rounds
Discharged from the
PepperBall launcher, the
projectile will break on impact,
and is designed for training
purposes, or when chemical
exposure is not desired or
required. Inside is a non toxic
white power.
$0.27 The PepperBall Launcher is a less lethal
use of force option that can de-escalate
situations and increase safety to the
public and officers by allowing officers
to use less lethal force from a distance.

Only La Mesa Police officers who are trained on
the use of the PepperBall Launcher are
authorized to deploy it. It is authorized for use
only in situations where the use of force is
authorized per Department policy, including but
not limited to: to subdue dangerous and/or
combative individuals to obtain a tactical
advantage; protection from vicious animals;
training exercises; and approved
demonstrations. The PepperBall Launcher may
only be deployed to disperse any unlawful
assembly, protest, or demonstration in strict
accordance with AB 48 and Department policy.
1 Yr None
22 Category 12 / Tear
Gas & OC (Oleoresin
Capsicum)
Munitions
PepperBall
Glass Break
Rounds
This is a solid PepperBall
round specifically designed to
break glass windows.
~7 Discharged from the
PepperBall launcher, the
projectile is designed to break
glass windows from a safe
distance.
$2.70 This round is used for glass breaking
purposes only (not to apply force to
humans). This round allows officers to
safely break windows on vehicles and
buildings from a distance to gain
tactical access and line of sight.

Only La Mesa Police officers who are trained on
the use of the PepperBall Launcher are
authorized to deploy it. It is authorized for use
only in situations authorized per Department
policy. The PepperBall Launcher may only be
deployed to disperse any unlawful assembly,
protest, or demonstration in strict accordance
with AB 48 and Department policy.

Until expended None
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Military Equipment Inventory
Item AB481 Category /
Description
Item Name Item Description Quantity Capabilities Cost per unit Purpose/Use Authorized Use/Training Required Expected Lifespan
Annual
Maintenance
Cost
23 Category 12 / Tear
Gas & OC (Oleoresin
Capsicum)
Munitions
PepperBall
Marking
Rounds
This PepperBall projectile
contains washable marking
paint
0 - may
be
purchase
d in the
future
Discharged from the
PepperBall launcher, the
projectile is designed to break
on impact and release
washable marking paint on the
target
$0.24 This round is used to mark subjects with
washable paint for later identification
when making physical contact with the
subject is not safe or feasible.

Only La Mesa Police officers who are trained on
the use of the PepperBall Launcher are
authorized to deploy it. It is authorized for use
only in situations where the use of force is
authorized per Department policy, including but
not limited to: to subdue dangerous and/or
combative individuals to obtain a tactical
advantage; protection from vicious animals;
training exercises; and approved
demonstrations. The PepperBall Launcher may
only be deployed to disperse any unlawful
assembly, protest, or demonstration in strict
accordance with AB 48 and Department policy.

Until expended None
24 Category 12 / Tear
Gas & OC (Oleoresin
Capsicum)
Munitions
Defense
Technologies
5099 MK-9
Magnum
Stream OC
(oleoresin
capsicum)
Aerosol
Sprayer
12 oz. Aerosol canister/ OC
Pepper Spray/ non-lethal tool.
8 Aerosol that is equipped with a
trigger handle and will deliver
short burst of OC at an
effective range of 18-20 feet.

OC is an inflammatory agent
which causes involuntary
closure of the eyes (open in 2-5
min) and respiratory
inflammation (subsides in
approximately 2 min.)
$49.95 A non lethal use of force option used to
limit the escalation of conflict and
safely resolve critical situations.

Only specially trained La Mesa Police operators
who have received POST certification in the use
of chemical agents are authorized to use
chemical agents. Chemical agents may only be
deployed to disperse any unlawful assembly,
protest, or demonstration in strict accordance
with AB 48 and Department policy. Chemical
agents may also be used during training
exercises.
5 Yrs None
25 Category 12 / Tear
Gas & OC (Oleoresin
Capsicum)
Munitions
CTS 5440 OC
(oleoresin
capsicum)
Expulsion
Grenade
Pyrotechnic grenade/nonlethal tool. 29 Pyrotechnic grenade that discharges a high volume of OC
through multiple emission
ports designed mostly for
indoor use, but can be
deployed outside. OC is an
inflammatory agent which
causes involuntary closure of
the eyes (open in 2-5 min) and
respiratory inflammation
(subsides in approximately 2
min.)
$36.73 A non lethal use of force option used to
limit the escalation of conflict and
safely resolve critical situations.

Only specially trained La Mesa Police operators
who have received POST certification in the use
of chemical agents are authorized to use
chemical agents. Chemical agents may only be
deployed to disperse any unlawful assembly,
protest, or demonstration in strict accordance
with AB 48 and Department policy. Chemical
agents may also be used during training
exercises.

None None
26 Category 12 / Tear
Gas & OC (Oleoresin
Capsicum)
Munitions
CTS 3440 OC
(oleoresin
capsicum)
37mm muzzle
blast
37MM OC Smoke Projectile/
non-lethal tool.
15 A short range OC cartridge
delivering a single munition.

Used outdoors, it will disperse
crowds, deny areas and
prevent violence. OC is an
inflammatory agent which
causes involuntary closure of
the eyes (open in 2-5 min) and
respiratory inflammation
(subsides in approximately 2
min.)
$8.98 A non lethal use of force option used to
limit the escalation of conflict and
safely resolve critical situations.

Only specially trained La Mesa Police operators
who have received POST certification in the use
of chemical agents are authorized to use
chemical agents. Chemical agents may only be
deployed to disperse any unlawful assembly,
protest, or demonstration in strict accordance
with AB 48 and Department policy. Chemical
agents may also be used during training
exercises.
5 Yrs None
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La Mesa Police Department
Military Equipment Inventory
Item AB481 Category /
Description
Item Name Item Description Quantity Capabilities Cost per unit Purpose/Use Authorized Use/Training Required Expected Lifespan
Annual
Maintenance
Cost
27 Category 12 / Tear
Gas & OC (Oleoresin
Capsicum)
Munitions
CTS 5230B CS
(2-
chlorobenzyli
dene
malononitrile
) Baffled
Canister
Grenade
Pyrotechnic grenade/nonlethal tool.90 Pyrotechnic grenade designed for indoor use delivering a
maximum amount of irritant
smoke throughout multiple
rooms with minimal risk of fire.

CS is an irritating agent and
lachrymator (irritates the eyes
and causes tears to flow).
$36.74 A non lethal use of force option used to
limit the escalation of conflict and
safely resolve critical situations.

Only specially trained La Mesa Police operators
who have received POST certification in the use
of chemical agents are authorized to use
chemical agents. Chemical agents may only be
deployed to disperse any unlawful assembly,
protest, or demonstration in strict accordance
with AB 48 and Department policy. Chemical
agents may also be used during training
exercises.
5 Yrs None
28 Category 12 / Tear
Gas & OC (Oleoresin
Capsicum)
Munitions
CTS 6230 CS
(2-
chlorobenzyli
dene
malononitrile
) Cannister
Grenade
Pyrotechnic grenade/nonlethal tool.95 Pyrotechnic canister grenade emitting smoke through
multiple emission ports for 30
to 40 seconds. May be
launched or hand thrown. CS is
an irritating agent and
lachrymator (irritates the eyes
and causes tears to flow).
$26.50 A non lethal use of force option used to
limit the escalation of conflict and
safely resolve critical situations.

Only specially trained La Mesa Police operators
who have received POST certification in the use
of chemical agents are authorized to use
chemical agents. Chemical agents may only be
deployed to disperse any unlawful assembly,
protest, or demonstration in strict accordance
with AB 48 and Department policy. Chemical
agents may also be used during training
exercises.
5 Yrs None
29 Category 12 / Tear
Gas & OC (Oleoresin
Capsicum)
Munitions
CTS 8230 CS
(2-
chlorobenzyli
dene
malononitrile
) Outdoor
Tactical
Grenade
The smallest diameter
burning grenade/ non-lethal
tool.
94 Specifically for outdoor use.

Can be hand thrown or
launched. CS is an irritating
agent and lachrymator
(irritates the eyes and causes
tears to flow).
$21.38 A non lethal use of force option used to
limit the escalation of conflict and
safely resolve critical situations.

Only specially trained La Mesa Police operators
who have received POST certification in the use
of chemical agents are authorized to use
chemical agents. Chemical agents may only be
deployed to disperse any unlawful assembly,
protest, or demonstration in strict accordance
with AB 48 and Department policy. Chemical
agents may also be used during training
exercises.
5 Yrs None
30 Category 12 / Tear
Gas & OC (Oleoresin
Capsicum)
Munitions
CTS 2430 CS
(2-
chlorobenzyli
dene
malononitrile
) 12 gauge
powder
projecticle
12 gauge Shotgun Cartridge/

1.5 grams CS Powder
186 Powder or liquid filled, nonburning, fin-stabilized rounds designed to penetrate light to
intermediate barriers such as
windows and hollow core
doors. The projectiles break
upon impact and deliver agent
payloads of powder or liquid
throughout the adjacent target
area. CS is an irritating agent
and lachrymator (irritates the
eyes and causes tears to flow).
$9.00 A non lethal use of force option used to
limit the escalation of conflict and
safely resolve critical situations.

Only specially trained La Mesa Police operators
who have received POST certification in the use
of chemical agents are authorized to use
chemical agents. Chemical agents may only be
deployed to disperse any unlawful assembly,
protest, or demonstration in strict accordance
with AB 48 and Department policy. Chemical
agents may also be used during training
exercises.
5 Yrs None
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La Mesa Police Department
Military Equipment Inventory
Item AB481 Category /
Description
Item Name Item Description Quantity Capabilities Cost per unit Purpose/Use Authorized Use/Training Required Expected Lifespan
Annual
Maintenance
Cost
31 Category 12 / Tear
Gas & OC (Oleoresin
Capsicum)
Munitions
CTS 4431 CS
(2-
chlorobenzyli
dene
malononitrile
) 40mm
powder
projectile
40 MM projectile 6 grams CS
Powder Barricade
52 Kinetic Energy Munition used
as a less lethal use of force
option.
$29.00 A non lethal use of force option used to
limit the escalation of conflict and
safely resolve critical situations.

Only specially trained La Mesa Police operators
who have received POST certification in the use
of chemical agents are authorized to use
chemical agents. Chemical agents may only be
deployed to disperse any unlawful assembly,
protest, or demonstration in strict accordance
with AB 48 and Department policy. Chemical
agents may also be used during training
exercises.
5 Yrs None
32 Category 12 / Tear
Gas & OC (Oleoresin
Capsicum)
Munitions
CTS 5230 CS
(2-
chlorobenzyli
dene
malononitrile
) canister
grendae
Pyrotechnic grenade/nonlethal tool.15 The largest diameter burning grenade that discharges a high
volume of smoke and chemical
agent through multiple
emission ports. Specifically for
outdoor use. Can be hand
thrown or launched. CS is an
irritating agent and
lachrymator (irritates the eyes
and causes tears to flow).
$35.00 A non lethal use of force option used to
limit the escalation of conflict and
safely resolve critical situations.

Only specially trained La Mesa Police operators
who have received POST certification in the use
of chemical agents are authorized to use
chemical agents. Chemical agents may only be
deployed to disperse any unlawful assembly,
protest, or demonstration in strict accordance
with AB 48 and Department policy. Chemical
agents may also be used during training
exercises.
5 Yrs None
33 Category 12 / Tear
Gas & OC (Oleoresin
Capsicum)
Munitions
CTS 3230 CS
(2-
chlorobenzyli
dene
malononitrile
) 37mm short
range
cartridge
37MM CS Smoke Projectile/
non-lethal tool.
46 A short range CS cartridge
delivering a single munition.

Used outdoors, it will disperse
crowds, deny areas and
prevent violence. CS is an
irritating agent and
lachrymator (irritates the eyes
and causes tears to flow).
$8.98 A non lethal use of force option used to
limit the escalation of conflict and
safely resolve critical situations.

Only specially trained La Mesa Police operators
who have received POST certification in the use
of chemical agents are authorized to use
chemical agents. Chemical agents may only be
deployed to disperse any unlawful assembly,
protest, or demonstration in strict accordance
with AB 48 and Department policy. Chemical
agents may also be used during training
exercises.
5 Yrs None
34 Category 12 / Tear
Gas & OC (Oleoresin
Capsicum)
Munitions
CTS 3430 CS
(2-
chlorobenzyli
dene
malononitrile
) 37mm
muzzle blast
37MM CS Smoke Projectile/
non-lethal tool.
33 A short range CS cartridge
delivering a single munition.

Used outdoors, it will disperse
crowds, deny areas and
prevent violence. CS is an
irritating agent and
lachrymator (irritates the eyes
and causes tears to flow).
$8.98 A non lethal use of force option used to
limit the escalation of conflict and
safely resolve critical situations.

Only specially trained La Mesa Police operators
who have received POST certification in the use
of chemical agents are authorized to use
chemical agents. Chemical agents may only be
deployed to disperse any unlawful assembly,
protest, or demonstration in strict accordance
with AB 48 and Department policy. Chemical
agents may also be used during training
exercises.
5 Yrs None
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La Mesa Police Department
Military Equipment Inventory
Item AB481 Category /
Description
Item Name Item Description Quantity Capabilities Cost per unit Purpose/Use Authorized Use/Training Required Expected Lifespan
Annual
Maintenance
Cost
35 Category 12 / Tear
Gas & OC (Oleoresin
Capsicum)
Munitions
CTS 4630 CS
(2-
chlorobenzyli
dene
malononitrile
) 40mm
muzzle blast
40MM CS Smoke Projectile/
non-lethal tool.
17 A short range CS cartridge
delivering a single munition.

Used outdoors, it will disperse
crowds, deny areas and
prevent violence. CS is an
irritating agent and
lachrymator (irritates the eyes
and causes tears to flow).
$29.00 A non lethal use of force option used to
limit the escalation of conflict and
safely resolve critical situations.

LRADs can only be deployed in accordance with
all applicable laws and department policies
governing use of force and first amendment
events, and never as an acoustical weapon.

While the La Mesa Police Department does not
possess an LRAD, it is anticipated that one could
be borrowed from another agency for use at an
event in La Mesa, or during training exercises. In
such an event, only specially trained La Mesa
Special Response Team operators would be
authorized to deploy the LRAD.
5 Yrs None
36 Category 13 / Long
Range Acoustical
Devices
Long Range
Acoustic
Device
The LRAD system is a type of
Acoustic Hailing Device (AHD)
used to send public
announcement messages over
long distances.
*This item is included in the
event that the La Mesa Police
Department borrows and
operates an LRAD owned by
another agency.
0 LRAD systems produce much
higher sound levels (volume)
than normal loudspeakers or
megaphones and can send
public announcement
messages clearly over long
distances.

N/A The device is used as a public
announcement system to deliver
dispersal orders or other instructions to
unlawful assemblies or to deliver
critical emergency information (such as
evacuation instructions) to large
crowds.

LRADs can only be deployed in accordance with
all applicable laws and Department policies
governing use of force and first amendment
events, and never as an acoustical weapon.

While the La Mesa Police Department does not
possess an LRAD, it is anticipated that one could
be borrowed from another agency for use at an
event in La Mesa or during training exercises. In
such an event, only specially trained La Mesa
Special Response Team operators would be
authorized to deploy the LRAD.

N/A N/A
37 Category 14 /
Kinetic Energy
Weapons &
Munitions
40mm Less
Lethal
Launcher
The 40mm Projectile Launcher
is not a firearm. It is a lesslethal system that uses
smokeless powder to deliver
40mm projectiles from a safe
distance. It is a single
launcher, which allows the
operator to re-assess the
situation after every spent
munition.
6 The 40mm Less Lethal
Launcher is capable of firing
40mm Kinetic Energy
Munitions.
$1,000.00 The 40mm Less Lethal Launchers and
Kinetic Energy Munitions are a less
lethal use of force option.

Only trained La Mesa Police operators are
allowed to use the 40mm Less Lethal Launcher.

It is authorized for use only in situations where
the use of force is authorized per Department
policy, including but not limited to: to subdue
dangerous and/or combative individuals to
obtain a tactical advantage; protection from
vicious animals; training exercises; and approved
demonstrations. The 40mm Less Lethal Launcher
may only be deployed to disperse any unlawful
assembly, protest, or demonstration in strict
accordance with AB 48 and Department policy.

Appr. 15 Yrs None /
Maintenance is
conducted by
Department staff.
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Military Equipment Inventory
Item AB481 Category /
Description
Item Name Item Description Quantity Capabilities Cost per unit Purpose/Use Authorized Use/Training Required Expected Lifespan
Annual
Maintenance
Cost
38 Category 14 /
Kinetic Energy
Weapons &
Munitions
4557 40MM
Foam Baton
A 40MM sponge baton rubber
foam impact round/ LessLethal
6 This 40MM sponge baton is a
stabilized rubber foam round
with a optimal range between

9.84 ft. to 98.4 ft.
$35.00 The Sponge Baton munition is used as a
Less-Lethal weapon designed to deescalate a potentially violent encounter.

Only trained La Mesa Police operators are
allowed to use the 40mm Less Lethal Launcher.

It is authorized for use only in situations where
the use of force is authorized per Department
policy, including but not limited to: to subdue
dangerous and/or combative individuals to
obtain a tactical advantage; protection from
vicious animals; training exercises; and approved
demonstrations. The 40mm Less Lethal Launcher
may only be deployed to disperse any unlawful
assembly, protest, or demonstration in strict
accordance with AB 48 and Department policy.

Until expended None
39 Category 14 /
Kinetic Energy
Weapons &
Munitions
Bean Bag
Shotgun
Remington 870 shotgun that
has been modified to fire less
lethal projectiles.
15 The Bean Bag Shotgun is
capable of firing a less lethal
projectile with an effective
range of approximately 5-20
yards.
$625.95 The Bean Bag Shotgun is a less lethal
use of force option.

Only La Mesa Police officers who are trained on
the use of the Bean Bag Shotgun are authorized
to deploy it. It is authorized for use only in
situations where the use of force is authorized
per Department policy, including but not limited
to: to subdue dangerous and/or combative
individuals to obtain a tactical advantage;
protection from vicious animals; training
exercises; and approved demonstrations. The
Bean Bag Shotgun may only be deployed to
disperse any unlawful assembly, protest, or
demonstration in strict accordance with AB 48
and Department policy.

None None
40 Category 14 /
Kinetic Energy
Weapons &
Munitions
CTS 2581
Super Sock
cartridge
An aerodynamic projectile
fired from a modified shotgun
that is a flexible tubular
material bag
525 The CTS Super Sock is a
transferred Kinetic Energy
Munition used as a less lethal
use of force option.
$7.10 The Bean Bag projectile is a less lethal
use of force option designed to be fired
at non-vital areas of the body to safely
gain pain compliance without placing
the subject or officer at risk of injujry
from physical contact.

Only La Mesa Police officers who are trained on
the use of the Bean Bag Shotgun are authorized
to deploy it. It is authorized for use only in
situations where the use of force is authorized
per Department policy, including but not limited
to: to subdue dangerous and/or combative
individuals to obtain a tactical advantage;
protection from vicious animals; training
exercises; and approved demonstrations. The
Bean Bag Shotgun may only be deployed to
disperse any unlawful assembly, protest, or
demonstration in strict accordance with AB 48
and Department policy.

Until expended None
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REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution of Intention to Approve a Third Amendment to the Contract between the Board of
Administration of the California Public Employees’
Retirement System (CalPERS) and the City Council of
the City of La Mesa
DESCRIPTION: Adopt a Resolution of Intention to Approve a Third Amendment to the Contract between the City Council of
the City of La Mesa and the Board of Administration of
the California Public Employees’ Retirement System
(CalPERS), to Provide an Employee Contribution of an
Additional .5% of Salary as Provided under Government
Code Section 20516(a) Applicable to All Classic
CalPERS LMCEA Members to Become Effective July 15,
2022 (total of 1.5% cost share), and Adopt the First
Reading of an Ordinance Authorizing a Third
Amendment to the Contract between the City Council of
the City of La Mesa and the Board of Administration of
CalPERS, to Provide an Employee Contribution of an
Additional .5% of Salary as Provided under Government
Code Section 20516(a) Applicable to All Classic
CalPERS LMCEA Members (total of 1.5% cost share)
with CalPERS Contract Amendment to be Effective July
15, 2022
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: City Manager
SUMMARY:

Issues:
1) Should the City Council adopt a Resolution of Intention to approve a third amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration of CalPERS

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: May 10, 2022
Page: 2 of 4
and the City Council of the City of La Mesa, to provide an employee contribution of an additional .5% of salary as provided under Government Code Section 20516(a) applicable to all Classic CalPERS LMCEA members to become effective July 15, 2022 (total of 1.5% cost share)? 2) Should the City Council adopt the first reading of an Ordinance authorizing a third amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of La Mesa and the Board of Administration of CalPERS, to provide an employee contribution of an additional .5% of salary as provided under Government Code Section 20516(a) applicable to all Classic CalPERS LMCEA members (total of 1.5% cost share), with the CalPERS contract amendment to be effective July 15, 2022?
Recommendation:

That the City Council adopt the following (by separate actions):
1) A Resolution of Intention to approve a third amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of La Mesa and the Board of Administration of CalPERS, to provide an employee contribution of an additional .5% of salary as provided under Government Code Section 20516(a) applicable to all Classic CalPERS LMCEA members to become effective July 15, 2022 (total of 1.5% cost share); and 2) The first reading of an Ordinance authorizing a third amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of La Mesa and the Board of Administration of CalPERS, to provide an employee contribution of an additional .5% of salary as provided under Government Code Section 20516(a) applicable to all Classic CalPERS LMCEA members (total of 1.5% cost share), with CalPERS contract amendment to be effective July 15, 2022.

Fiscal Impact:

The fiscal impact is an approximate $14,300 savings to the General Fund per fiscal year.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Maintain a financially sound and affordable city government

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: May 10, 2022
Page: 3 of 4
BACKGROUND:

In 2018, the LMCEA Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) included a cost sharing provision in which Classic CalPERS represented employees contribute additional percentages toward their CalPERS retirement benefits (total of 1.0%).

During the last labor negotiations process in 2021, the LMCEA agreed to increase their CalPERS retirement cost share by one-half percent (.5%) for all Classic CalPERS members of LMCEA for a total of 1.5% to be implemented as soon as administratively possible.

It is the City’s intent to amend its CalPERS contract a third time to effect this most recent additional cost sharing for Classic CalPERS LMCEA employees with the CalPERS contract amendment to be effective July 15, 2022.

DISCUSSION:

As mentioned previously, the City previously amended its contract with CalPERS to add cost sharing for all Classic CalPERS LMCEA employees under Government Code Section 20516(a). To implement an additional cost sharing amount of .5% in July 2022 (total of 1.5%) for Classic LMCEA employees, the City will need to amend its CalPERS contract again so that Classic CalPERS LMCEA employees can participate in additional cost sharing.

There are several steps to amend the City’s contract with CalPERS. Attachment A, the Resolution of Intention to Approve an Amendment to the Contract Between the City Council of the City of La Mesa and the Board of Administration of CalPERS, initiates the process for the third contract amendment. CalPERS requires that the City adopt this Resolution of Intention at least twenty (20) days prior to adopting an Ordinance that approves the contract amendment.

Attachment B is the proposed Ordinance Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract Between the City Council of the City of La Mesa and the Board of Administration of CalPERS. This is the first reading of the Ordinance, with a second and final reading scheduled for adoption on June 14, 2022. Introduction of the attached Ordinance tonight allows for timely notice prior to Council action adopting the final Ordinance. Attachment C is the amendment to the CalPERS contract as Exhibit A to the Ordinance (the changes are shown under Section 13(n) of the attached amended contract).

Summary of dates and steps:

1. June 14, 2022 City Council Meeting – Consider Second Reading of the Ordinance for adoption

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: May 10, 2022
Page: 4 of 4

2. July 15, 2022 – Effective date of the CalPERS contract amendment

3. July 22, 2022 – Beginning of first full pay period after the effective date of the Third Amendment, new costing rate reported to CalPERS.

CONCLUSION:

That the City Council adopt the Resolution of Intention and first reading of the Ordinance by separate actions thereby implementing staff’s recommendations as referenced above.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:

____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Rida Freeman
City Manager Director of Administrative Services
Attachments: A. A Resolution of Intention to approve a third amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of La Mesa and the Board of Administration of CalPERS, to provide an
employee contribution of an additional .5% of salary as provided under Government Code Section 20516(a) applicable to all Classic CalPERS LMCEA members to become effective July
15, 2022 (total of 1.5% cost share)
B. Ordinance authorizing a third amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of La Mesa and the Board of Administration of CalPERS, to provide an employee
contribution of an additional .5% of salary as provided under Government Code Section 20516(a) applicable to all Classic CalPERS LMCEA members (total of 1.5% cost share), with
CalPERS contract amendment to be effective July 15, 2022

RESOLUTION OF INTENTION

TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT

BETWEEN THE

BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION

CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM

AND THE

CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF LA MESA
WHEREAS, the Public Employees' Retirement Law permits the participation of public agencies and their employees in the Public Employees' Retirement System by the execution of a contract, and sets forth the procedure by which said public agencies may elect to subject themselves and their employees to amendments to said Law; and
WHEREAS, one of the steps in the procedures to amend this contract is the adoption by the governing body of the public agency of a resolution giving notice of its intention to approve an amendment to said contract, which resolution shall contain a summary of the change proposed in said contract; and
WHEREAS, the following is a statement of the proposed change:

To provide Section 20516 (Employees Sharing Additional Cost) of an additional .5% for classic local miscellaneous members in the La Mesa City Employees’ Association.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the governing body of the above agency does hereby give notice of intention to approve an amendment to the contract between said public agency and the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System, a copy of said amendment being attached hereto, as an "Exhibit" and by this reference made a part hereof.

By:_________________________________
Presiding Officer
_________________________________
Title
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Date adopted and approved
(Amendment)
CON-302 (Rev. 3/9/2016 rc)

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CalPERS

EXHIBIT A
California
Public Employees' Retirement System
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AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT
Between the
Board of Administration
California Public Employees' Retirement System
and the
City Council
City of La Mesa
The Board of Administration, California Public Employees' Retirement System, hereinafter referred to as Board, and the governing body of the above public agency, hereinafter referred to as Public Agency, having entered into a contract effective May 1, 1948, and witnessed April 28, 1948, and as amended effective January 1, 1957, November 1, 1961, March 1, 1969, June 29, 1973, February 1, 1974, February 16, 1979, June 22, 1979, September 9, 1983, October 2, 1987, February 17, 1989, April 13, 1990, December 18, 1992, January 13, 1995, December 16, 1995, August 22, 1996, November 26, 1999, September 1, ·2000, September 12, 2003, January 13, 2006, January 21, 2011, December 9, 2011, February 22, 2019, and July 12, 2019, which provides for participation of Public Agency in said System, Board and Public Agency hereby agree as follows:

A. Paragraphs 1 through 18 are hereby stricken from said contract as executed effective July 12, 2019, and hereby replaced by the following paragraphs numbered 1 through 18 inclusive:

1. All words and terms used herein which are defined in the Public Employees' Retirement Law shall have the meaning as defined therein unless otherwise specifically provided. "Normal retirement age" shall mean age 60 for classic local miscellaneous members entering membership in the miscellaneous classification on or prior to January 21, 2011, age 55 for classic local miscellaneous members entering membership for the first time in the miscellaneous classification after January 21, 2011, age 62 for new local miscellaneous members, age 50 for classic local police members entering membership in the police classification on or prior to January 21, 2011, and for those classic local fire members entering membership in the fire classification on or prior to December 9, 2011, age 55 for classic local police members entering membership for the first time in the police classification after January 21, 2011, and for those classic local fire members entering membership for the first time in the fire classification after December 9, 2011, and age 57 for new local safety members.

ORDINANCE NO. 2022-

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA AND THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’

RETIREMENT SYSTEM
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: That an amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of La Mesa and the Board of Administration, California Public Employees' Retirement System is hereby authorized, a copy of said amendment being attached hereto, marked Exhibit A, and by such reference made a part hereof as though herein set out in full.

SECTION 2: The Mayor of the City Council of the City of La Mesa is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute said amendment for and on behalf of said Agency.

SECTION 3: This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its adoption and the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the same to be published at least once in the Daily Transcript within 15 days of its adoption.

INTRODUCED AND READ at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 10th day of May 2022, and thereafter PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of said City Council held the 14th day of June 2022, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:
__________________________
MARK ARAPOSTATHIS, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk

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 correct copy of Ordinance No. 2022- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited and that the same has been duly published according to law.

MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)

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CalPERS

EXHIBIT A
California
Public Employees' Retirement System
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AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT
Between the
Board of Administration
California Public Employees' Retirement System
and the
City Council
City of La Mesa
The Board of Administration, California Public Employees' Retirement System, hereinafter referred to as Board, and the governing body of the above public agency, hereinafter referred to as Public Agency, having entered into a contract effective May 1, 1948, and witnessed April 28, 1948, and as amended effective January 1, 1957, November 1, 1961, March 1, 1969, June 29, 1973, February 1, 1974, February 16, 1979, June 22, 1979, September 9, 1983, October 2, 1987, February 17, 1989, April 13, 1990, December 18, 1992, January 13, 1995, December 16, 1995, August 22, 1996, November 26, 1999, September 1, ·2000, September 12, 2003, January 13, 2006, January 21, 2011, December 9, 2011, February 22, 2019, and July 12, 2019, which provides for participation of Public Agency in said System, Board and Public Agency hereby agree as follows:

A. Paragraphs 1 through 18 are hereby stricken from said contract as executed effective July 12, 2019, and hereby replaced by the following paragraphs numbered 1 through 18 inclusive:

1. All words and terms used herein which are defined in the Public Employees' Retirement Law shall have the meaning as defined therein unless otherwise specifically provided. "Normal retirement age" shall mean age 60 for classic local miscellaneous members entering membership in the miscellaneous classification on or prior to January 21, 2011, age 55 for classic local miscellaneous members entering membership for the first time in the miscellaneous classification after January 21, 2011, age 62 for new local miscellaneous members, age 50 for classic local police members entering membership in the police classification on or prior to January 21, 2011, and for those classic local fire members entering membership in the fire classification on or prior to December 9, 2011, age 55 for classic local police members entering membership for the first time in the police classification after January 21, 2011, and for those classic local fire members entering membership for the first time in the fire classification after December 9, 2011, and age 57 for new local safety members.

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: PROPOSED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

FOR HOMELESSNESS SERVICES
DESCRIPTION: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF LA MESA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING AMONG THE CITIES OF

EL CAJON, LA MESA, LEMON GROVE, SANTEE, AND

THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR HOMELESSNESS

SERVICES
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
SUMMARY:

Issues:

Should the City Council authorize the City Manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to enable the County along with the cities of El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and Santee to explore regional housing opportunities to house the homeless?
Recommendation:

The City Council should adopt a Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between cities in east San Diego County and the County of San Diego, and authorize the City Manager to execute said Memorandum of Understanding or other instrument substantially in the form as presented, with such changes as may be approved by the City Manager.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.

Subject to approval of the MOU, the County and cities would cooperatively identify potential sites and negotiate the pro-rata share of one-time capital costs

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and ongoing operating costs. Any potential developments with a direct fiscal impact would be brought back to City Council for budget consideration.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Continue to improve high quality municipal services
 Ensure safe and affordable homes for La Mesa's current and future residents
BACKGROUND:

In 2019, the City Council created the La Mesa Citizen Task Force on Homelessness (CTFH). Members of CTFH worked with staff to identify options for viable programs to address homelessness and related housing solutions. In February 2021, the La Mesa City Council unanimously adopted the recommendations provided by the CTFH which are encapsulated in the 2021-2026 Homeless Action Plan. The Homeless Action Plan established programs designed to prevent homeless and housing insecurity, provide comprehensive outreach and mental health services, and address future transitional and permanent supportive housing needs in East San Diego County. Along with adopting a Housing-First approach to housing the homeless, the four guiding principles of the Homeless Action Plan are as follows:

The Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement (HOME) team along with continued efforts to provide rental assistance to La Mesa residents at risk of becoming homeless are examples of programs resulting from the Homeless Action Plan. The City’s homeless services do not rely on General Fund dollars; the City received over $1.1 million in funding from the State of California to provide outreach services and leverages Federal funding for the rental assistance program.

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Martin v. Boise
In 2009, six homeless residents from the City of Boise alleged they were repeatedly cited by Boise police for violating two local ordinances. The Martin v. Boise case challenged the City of Boise’s enforcement of its Camping and Disorderly Conduct Ordinances against persons experiencing homelessness. The first ordinance made it a misdemeanor to use "any of the streets, sidewalks, parks, or public places as a camping place at any time." The Camping Ordinance defined "camping" as "the use of public property as a temporary or permanent place of dwelling, lodging, or residence." The second ordinance banned occupying, lodging, or sleeping in any building, structure, or public place, whether public or private without the permission of the property owner.

In 2018, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (which includes Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington) ruled that cities cannot enforce anti-camping ordinances if these do not have sufficient homeless shelter beds available for their homeless population. The 9th Circuit panel held that “as long as there is no option of sleeping indoors, the government cannot criminalize indigent, homeless people for sleeping outdoors, on public property, on the false premise they had a choice in the matter.” The ruling, however, does not prohibit local jurisdictions from enforcing other criminal violations.

The Court’s decision was based on its interpretation of the Eight Amendment. The Court found that citations against homeless individuals without access to shelter met the criteria for cruel and unusual punishment. An anti-camping ordinance violates the Eight Amendment1if it imposes criminal sanctions against homeless individuals for sleeping outdoors on public property when no alternative shelter is available. Therefore, it is imperative for local jurisdictions to provide shelter to enforce anti-camping ordinances.

In 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal of the case, leaving the precedent intact in the nine Western states under the jurisdiction of the Ninth Circuit.

DISCUSSION:

The Homeless Action Plan recommends identifying regional opportunities for transitional and permanent supportive housing. Historically, the East County region has not had a significant number of locations where homeless individuals or families can be housed. Given limited housing opportunities in the region, staff from the cities of El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Santee, and the County met to develop an appropriate agreement by which to establish a multi-jurisdictional approach to homelessness. The parties agreed that non-congregate emergency housing that provides individuals or

1 The Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution states: “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.”

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families with their own personal space would be the best approach to housing in East County. The parties further agreed that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) would provide a way to clearly establish roles and responsibilities to provide a regional approach to housing.

Memorandum of Understanding
For several years, efforts to address homelessness through the creation of housing options have been limited to individualized efforts by the County and cities. To date, these efforts have not created bed space to adequately accommodate the homeless population in East San Diego County. The proposed MOU establishes the foundation for a working partnership between the County and the East County cities to develop a regional network of housing options that would benefit all parties.

The proposed MOU does not create an obligation for any single party to site and build a project; rather it creates options for the parties to collectively evaluate potential sites and discuss shared bed space opportunities. The proposed MOU was reviewed by representatives of the County and each of the four cities. The proposed five-year MOU enables cooperation regarding the following activities:

1. Identify potential locations for the siting of low-barrier emergency housing and facilities for associated on-site services.

2. Seek out the establishment of permanent, and permanent supportive, housing within each city in sufficient numbers to house persons identified as experiencing unsheltered or sheltered homelessness.

All projects, programs, efforts, budgeting, and entitlement actions are subject to the final approval or concurrence of the La Mesa City Council. As a result, no party or group of parties can obligate another to any course of action, location of facilities, commitment of funds, or otherwise remove a jurisdiction’s control over the program.

Roles and Responsibilities
As a significant provider of regional services, the County has agreed to take a leadership position on this issue. The proposed MOU creates the following obligations for the County of San Diego:

1. Identify potential locations for the siting of low-barrier emergency housing and facilities for associated on-site services.

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2. Seek out the establishment of permanent and permanent supportive housing in sufficient number to house persons identified as experiencing unsheltered or sheltered homelessness.

3. Coordinate with other parties on determining the equitable financial share of any joint costs to develop services and housing through appropriate contracts with consultants based on formula of persons experiencing homelessness in each jurisdiction, availability of external state/federal resources, and other nonmonetary contributions.

4. Collaborate on homeless outreach and social work street outreach services by engaging, connecting, and referring persons experiencing homelessness for the purpose of providing assessment, support, and housing appropriate for the individual’s needs.

5. Work collaboratively with parties to the MOU to identify behavioral health service needs for those experiencing homelessness.

6. Administer federal, state, and local funded housing programs that are awarded to the County, throughout the region as dictated by each funding source in a manner consistent with the MOU.

7. Consider making surplus property in the unincorporated area available for the production of low-barrier emergency housing and facilities and consider means to streamline processes for zoning and/or General Plan Amendment(s) when possible.

The Cities collectively agree to undertake the following:

1. Support the siting of low-barrier housing and related facilities, including participating in a Request for Proposals process to identify a qualified operator.

2. Participate in ongoing data collection efforts; the information would assist the parties in making collective decisions regarding housing and service needs.

3. Identify potential sites suitable for emergency housing and facilities for associated onsite services. Site approval, along with any required entitlement actions, shall be subject to the final approval or concurrence from the La Mesa City Council.

4. Seek the establishment of permanent and permanent supportive housing within the City’s boundaries in sufficient number to house persons experiencing

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homelessness in La Mesa and provide a projection of future housing needs based on available data.

The MOU would enable the County and cities to more effectively address joint plans, share resources, and develop separate agreements to fund and operate facilities.

CONCLUSION:

At this time, staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to sign the proposed MOU. As noted, the MOU does not create specific obligations for the City to site and build a facility. The purpose of the MOU is to establish a cooperative regional framework that would leverage resources to provide non-congregate housing acceptable to the host jurisdiction. The MOU would further provide each jurisdiction with the ability to secure bed space for its homeless population.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:

____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Carlo Tomaino
City Manager Assistant City Manager
Attachments:

A: Memorandum of Understanding
B: City Council Resolution 2022-XX

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MOU MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Parties
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is made between the County of San Diego (“County”) by and through its Health and Human Services Agency (“HHSA”) and Cities of El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and Santee (collectively, the "Cities"). The parties to this MOU may be referred to herein collectively as the “Parties” or individually as a “Party”.

Recitals
WHEREAS, the County provides a broad range of health and social services to its clients promoting wellness, self-sufficiency, and a better quality of life for all individuals and families in San Diego County.

WHEREAS, the Cities provide a range of local government services to residents within their jurisdictions.

WHEREAS, the Parties of this MOU desire to increase access to low-barrier emergency housing and facilities, and permanent housing solutions for people experiencing homelessness within the municipal boundaries of the Cities and/or unincorporated areas of the County.

WHEREAS, the Parties of this MOU desire to establish a shared network of housing solutions for people experiencing homelessness through mutual collaborative efforts; and WHEREAS, the Parties of this MOU desire to memorialize their understanding of each Party’s conduct in working toward such solutions and, where appropriate, enter into MOUs for the responsibility for the operation, maintenance, capital improvement, and ongoing services of multiple low-barrier emergency housing and facilities locations, permanent housing and/or permanent supportive housing within the municipal boundaries of El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and Santee and unincorporated areas of East San Diego County.

THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and the mutual covenants and promises to set forth below, and for other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Incorporation of Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are incorporated herein by this reference.

2. Administration of MOU:

2.1. Each party identifies the following individual to serve as the authorized administrative representative for that Party.

County of San Diego
Barbara Jiménez
Community Operations Officer
Health and Human Services Agency,
Department of Homeless Solutions and
Equitable Communities (HSEC)
1255 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone (619) 338-2722; Fax (619) 338-2967
[email protected]
City of El Cajon

GRAHAM MITCHELL
City Manager
200 Civic Center Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 441-1716
[email protected]

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GREG HUMORA
City Manager
8130 Allison Ave
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 463-6611
[email protected]
City of Lemon Grove

LYDIA ROMERO
City Manager
3232 Main St
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-3800
[email protected]
City of Santee

MARLENE BEST
City Manager
1601 Magnolia Ave
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 258-4100
[email protected]

2.2. Any Party may change its administrative representative at any time by notifying the other Parties in writing of such change. Any such change shall become effective upon receipt of such notice by the other Parties in this MOU.

3. Program Service Delivery Elements: All programs shall embrace the following practices:

3.1. The Parties of this MOU agree that it is beneficial for all of them to pursue efforts that align with Housing First principles as defined by California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 8255.

3.2. To be most effective, the programs should participate in and utilize the 2-1-1 database and Community Information Exchange ("CIE"), which is a multidisciplinary network of community-based organizations that provide information to individuals in need regardless of their current homeless status to help prevent new or recurring homeless experiences, to the maximum extent possible that aligns with a program’s objectives and services and is appropriate for the model of service delivery.

3.3. The Parties of this MOU recognize the importance of collaborating with each other and the Regional Task Force on the Homeless ("RTFH"), to be advised of performance standards and requirements, including recommendations from the RTFH regional planning process for creation of a Homeless Crisis Response System.

3.4. The Parties of this MOU understand that as a part of their collective efforts it is important for each of them to participate in the RTFH’s Homeless Management Information System ("HMIS") and Coordinated Entry System ("CES"), or successor system(s) of HMIS or CES, for the purpose of enabling emergency housing and facilities provider(s) to find permanent housing options for individuals experiencing homelessness and will coordinate when applicable with their contractors.

3.5. The Parties of this MOU recognize that each Party prefers non-congregate emergency housing and facilities that provides individuals or families with their own personal space, at the discretion of the individual Party. Potential sites identified for noncongregate emergency housing and facilities should be supported by all Parties.

3.6. The Parties of this MOU acknowledge that successfully establishing and operating appropriate emergency housing and facilities services is a multi-faceted endeavor that requires varied involvement by different entities, depending on the location of such emergency housing and facilities. The Parties of this MOU recognize that:

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3.6.1. A Party of this MOU where facilities are proposed to be located ("Host Jurisdiction”) should support priority efforts to seek all necessary land use approvals for the authority to locate appropriate emergency housing and facilities within its jurisdictional boundaries through its staff and permit and approval processes.

3.6.2. The Host Jurisdiction should, as part of its efforts in this MOU, work with Parties of this MOU to determine the appropriate number of emergency housing and facilities beds, rooms, or other units based on the needs of the Host Jurisdiction, other Parties of this MOU, and other local constraints specific to the Host Jurisdiction.

3.6.3. The Host Jurisdiction should use best efforts to lead all community outreach, process of any necessary amendments or revisions to local ordinances, and the identification of sites within its jurisdictional boundaries.

3.7. The Parties of this MOU understand that it is important that each of them works together to identify resources provided by federal, state, and local resources for the initial acquisition, rehabilitation, construction, and/or ongoing operations and maintenance of the emergency housing and facilities, interim or permanent housing, and/or permanent supportive housing, as well as any applicable community engagement or public process needs.

3.8. The Parties of this MOU will work collaboratively to determine which entity based on funding sources and identified roles shall identify and procure provider(s) for the purposes of supporting programs, including property management, operations, and behavioral health support services, especially where their individual strengths in programs and experiences can benefit any one or all of the Parties of this MOU.

3.9. The Parties of this MOU are expected to monitor programmatic outcomes of their respective contractors to ensure compliance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") regulations, statutes, guidelines, best practices and other relevant state and local requirements to ensure program integrity and continuous quality improvement.

3.10. The Parties of this MOU each recognize that they should seek broad options for permanent and permanent supportive housing opportunities including but not limited to making surplus property available in compliance with state laws; streamlining processes for zoning, land use and/or General Plan Amendments (GPAs) when possible; whenever possible, explore expediting environmental review processes; and reducing other barriers which may limit housing opportunities.

3.11. The Parties of this MOU intend to collaborate to identify housing which may have expiring long-term covenants.

3.12. The Parties of this MOU commit to work together to increase outreach and community engagement in each respective jurisdiction whenever possible.

3.13. Schedule A is attached hereto and made a part of this MOU, as it outlines the specific commitments of the Parties of this MOU.

3.14. All Parties shall provide outcome reports as agreed upon or as appropriate

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4. Insurance: Each Party shall obtain at their own cost and expense and keep in force and effect during the term of this MOU, including all extensions, policies of insurance or programs of self-insurance with policy limits in sufficient amounts to cover any and all potential liability of that Party. Minimum policy limits maintained by the Parties shall in no way limit the Party’s indemnification obligations to the County.

5. Conformance with Rules and Regulations: All Parties shall be in conformity with all applicable federal, State, County, and local laws, rules, and regulations, current and hereinafter enacted, including facility and professional licensing and/or certification laws and keep in effect any and all licenses, permits, notices, and certificates as are required. All Parties shall further comply with all laws applicable to wages and hours of employment, occupational safety, and to fire safety, health, and sanitation.

6. Permits and Licenses: The Parties each certify that they possess and shall continue to maintain or shall cause to be obtained and maintained, at no cost to the other Parties, all approvals, permissions, permits, licenses, and other forms of documentation required for them and their employees to comply with all existing foreign or domestic statutes, ordinances, and regulations, or other laws, that may be applicable to performance of services hereunder. Each Party reserves the right to reasonably request and review all such applications, permits, and licenses prior to the commencement of any services hereunder.

7. Governing Law: This MOU shall be governed, interpreted, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

8. Third Party Beneficiaries Excluded: This MOU is intended solely for the benefit of the Parties listed herein. Any benefit to any third party is incidental and does not confer on any third party any rights whatsoever regarding the performance of this MOU. Any attempt to enforce provisions of this MOU by third parties is specifically prohibited.

9. Amendments to MOU: Any Party may propose amendments to this MOU by providing written notice of such amendments to the other party. This MOU may only be amended by a written amendment signed by all Parties.

10. Severability: If any terms or provisions of this MOU or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall, to any extent, be held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this MOU, or the application of such term and provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby and every other term and provision of this MOU shall be valid and enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law.

11. Full MOU: This MOU represents the full and entire MOU between the parties and supersedes any prior written or oral MOUs that may have existed.

12. Scope of MOU: This MOU only applies to the program described herein and does not set forth any additional, current, or future obligations or MOUs between the parties, except that the parties may by written amendment amend the scope of this MOU. Nothing herein contained shall be interpreted as a commitment or obligation on the part of a Party; each of the Parties of this MOU understand that this MOU makes no binding obligations to perform any of the programs where funding has not been approved by its legislative body, and that none of the Parties of this MOU can commit to legislative actions in the performance of its collaborative efforts described in this MOU.

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13. Information Privacy and Security Provisions: The Parties of this MOU agree to follow all federal, state, and local laws related to privacy of protected information and security of data, and to keep individual(s) information confidential, in the performance of any programs undertaken in collaboration with one or all of the Parties.

14. Counterparts: This MOU may be executed in any number of separate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which when taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

15. Term: This MOU shall become effective on the date all parties have signed this MOU and be in force for a maximum of five (5) years from last signature date below. This MOU should be used to support and provide interpretation in any resulting contracts or MOUs among the Parties of this MOU, which contracts and MOUs will take effect only upon express written approval signed by all Parties.

16. Termination for Convenience: Any Party to this MOU may, by written notice stating the extent and effective date, terminate this MOU for convenience in whole or in part, at any time.

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MOU -County HHSA-HSEC-OHS and Cities of El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and Santee April 2022 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this MOU is entered into by the Parties, by and through the signature of the parties’ authorized representative(s), all as set forth below.

County of San Diego
Dated: __________________________ By:

NICK MACCHIONE, FACHE, Agency Director
Health and Human Services Agency
City of El Cajon
Dated: __________________________ By:

GRAHAM MITCHELL, City Manager
City of La Mesa
Dated: __________________________ By:

GREG HUMORA, City Manager
City of Lemon Grove
Dated: __________________________ By:

LYDIA ROMERO, City Manager
City of Santee
Dated: __________________________ By:

MARLENE BEST, City Manager
ATTACHMENT: Schedule A, Specific Objectives of MOU Parties

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Specific Objectives of MOA Parties
City of El Cajon, City of La Mesa, City of Santee, City of Lemon Grove, and the County of San Diego
Through the MOU, the Parties have established goals and objectives that include guidelines to collectively work together to secure low barrier, housing-placement focused emergency housing and facilities, and associated supportive services for people experiencing homelessness within the Parties’ jurisdictions. These goals and objectives may include the development of lowbarrier emergency housing and facilities, transitional/interim housing, permanent housing, permanent supportive housing and such other housing and services as identified by the Parties, as well as coordination of data gathering and street outreach efforts.

1. The Parties agree, as indicated according to jurisdiction, to the following initial Phase I objectives through the MOU:

1.1 All Parties desire to support the siting of low barrier emergency housing and facilities within each jurisdiction (i.e., be a “Host Jurisdiction”) to be reserved for people experiencing homelessness within their jurisdictions.

1.2 Support the development of Requests for Proposals to solicit suitable providers(s) or operator(s) of low barrier emergency housing and facilities, and to identify staff who will review proposals and participate on a Source Selection Committee for the selection of such emergency housing and facilities provider(s) or operator(s). It is anticipated that one or more operator(s) will be selected through open and competitive process and that all Parties will consider the contribution of resources as outlined in specific program MOUs among the participating Parties. Nothing in this MOU and these objectives shall prevent any of the Parties, together or individually, from seeking to establish facilities or housing to address needs within one or more Host Jurisdiction.

1.3 The development and siting of low barrier emergency housing and facilities, transitional housing, bridge housing, permanent housing and permanent supportive housing should be, to the greatest extent permissible by applicable laws, reserved for individuals experiencing homelessness within the respective jurisdictions of the Parties. Each Host Jurisdiction shall retain the right to reserve emergency or other homeless facilities, subject to applicable laws, within its municipal boundaries.

1.4 To participate in ongoing data coordination efforts, including but not limited to developing and identifying legally appropriate modifications to single or multi-party authorizations for release of information; coordinating submittal of data to the County of San Diego on a frequency to be determined by the Parties; and to allow or permit the public sharing of de-identified data regarding the coordinated information in such fashion; all as shall be reasonably calculated to communicate with members of the public and elected and appointed decision-makers within the Parties’ respective jurisdictions.

2. City of La Mesa Objectives:

2.1 To identify potential locations within the municipal boundaries of the City of La Mesa for the siting of low barrier emergency housing and facilities, either as a single building, individual rooms or units, or other suitable emergency housing and facilities for associated on site services. Site approval, along with any required entitlement actions, shall be subject to the final approval or concurrence of the La Mesa City Council.

MOU -County HHSA-HSEC-OHS and Cities of El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and Santee April 2022

2.2 To seek the establishment of permanent and permanent supportive housing within the municipal boundaries of the City of La Mesa in sufficient number to house persons identified as experiencing unsheltered or sheltered homelessness within the city of La Mesa.

2.3 Project the needs of low barrier emergency housing and facilities according to the data available for this jurisdiction.

3. City of El Cajon Objectives:

3.1 To identify potential locations within the municipal boundaries of the City of El Cajon for the siting of low barrier emergency housing and facilities, either as a single building, individual rooms or units, or other suitable emergency housing and facilities for associated on site services. Site approval, along with any required entitlement actions, shall be subject to the final approval or concurrence of the El Cajon City Council.

3.2 To seek the establishment of permanent and permanent supportive housing within the municipal boundaries of the City of El Cajon in sufficient number to house persons identified as experiencing unsheltered or sheltered homelessness within the city of El Cajon.

3.3 Project the needs of low barrier emergency housing and facilities according to the data available for this jurisdiction.

4. City of Santee Objectives:

4.1 To identify potential locations within the municipal boundaries of the City of Santee for the siting of low barrier emergency housing and facilities, either as a single building, individual rooms or units, or other suitable emergency housing and facilities for associated on site services. Site approval, along with any required entitlement actions, shall be subject to the final approval or concurrence of the Santee City Council.

4.2 To seek the establishment of permanent and permanent supportive housing within the municipal boundaries of the City of Santee in sufficient number to house persons identified as experiencing unsheltered or sheltered homelessness within the city of Santee.

4.3 Project the needs of low barrier emergency housing and facilities according to the data available for this jurisdiction.

5. City of Lemon Grove Objectives:

5.1 To identify potential locations within the municipal boundaries of the City of Lemon Grove for the siting of low barrier emergency housing and facilities, either as a single building, individual rooms or units, or other suitable emergency housing and facilities for associated onsite services. Site approval, along with any required entitlement actions, shall be subject to the final approval or concurrence of the Lemon Grove City Council.

5.2 To seek the establishment of permanent and non-permanent supportive housing within the municipal boundaries of the City of Lemon Grove in sufficient number to house persons identified as experiencing unsheltered and sheltered homelessness within the city of Lemon Grove.

5.3 Project the needs of low barrier emergency housing and facilities according to the data available for this jurisdiction.

MOU -County HHSA-HSEC-OHS and Cities of El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and Santee April 2022

6. County of San Diego Objectives:

6.1 To identify locations within the unincorporated areas of the County of San Diego for the siting of low barrier emergency housing and facilities, either as a single building, individual rooms or units, or other suitable emergency housing and facilities for associated on site services and to site such emergency housing and facilities in the unincorporated area covered by this MOU in the East County communities of the County of San Diego. Site approval, along with any required entitlement actions, shall be subject to the final approval or concurrence of the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors.

6.2 To coordinate with other Parties on determining the equitable financial share of RFP contributions based on formula of persons experiencing homelessness in each jurisdiction, availability of external state/federal resources, and other non-monetary contributions.

6.3 To continue to collaborate on homeless outreach and social work street outreach services by engaging, connecting, and referring persons experiencing homelessness in the Cities’ jurisdictions for the purpose of providing assessment, support, and housing appropriate for the individual’s needs.

6.4 To work collaboratively with jurisdictions of the Cities upon identification of need for behavioral health services within the participating jurisdictions to maximize efficient availability of, and connection to, appropriate services for people experiencing homelessness.

6.5 To seek the establishment of permanent and permanent supportive housing within the unincorporated areas of the County of San Diego in sufficient number to house persons identified as experiencing unsheltered homelessness within the Cities’ jurisdictions.

6.6 Project the needs of low barrier emergency housing and facilities according to the data available for the jurisdictions of the Cities.

6.7 Administer federal, state, and local funded housing programs that are awarded to the County, throughout the region as dictated by each funding source in a manner consistent with the MOU.

6.8 As funding is available, solicit proposals from qualified housing developers for the creation of affordable housing, permanent housing, and permanent supportive housing in a manner consistent with the MOU.

6.9 In accordance with applicable state laws, consider making surplus property in the unincorporated area available for the production of low barrier emergency housing and facilities, and in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances, consider means to streamline processes for zoning and or General Plan Amendment(s) when possible.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AMONG THE

CITIES OF EL CAJON, LA MESA, LEMON GROVE, SANTEE, AND THE

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, FOR HOMELESSNESS SERVICES
WHEREAS, the La Mesa City Council adopted a Housing First Model along with the 2021-2026 Homeless Action Plan;
WHEREAS, one of those goals identified in the Homeless Action Plan is that the City of La Mesa (the "City") would "expand the City’s ability to connect homeless residents to transitional and permanent housing opportunities”;
WHEREAS, one of the tasks associated with the implementation this goal of the Homeless Action Plan is the adoption of a Memorandum of Understanding (the "MOU") or other agreement among east San Diego County jurisdictions, which include the cities of El Cajon ("El Cajon"), La Mesa ("La Mesa"), Lemon Grove ("Lemon Grove"), Santee ("Santee") (collectively, the "Cities"), and the County of San Diego (the "County"); WHEREAS, during the past months staff from the Cities have reviewed and finalized a proposed MOU from the County;
WHEREAS, City staff recommends that the City Council reviews and approves the MOU, or such other agreement based upon the MOU, and provides staff the authority to work with the County on revised language;
WHEREAS, the term of the MOU is for five (5) years, and commits each city to (1) identify potential locations for the siting of low-barrier emergency housing and facilities for associated on-site services, and (2) seek the establishment of permanent and permanentsupportive housing within the city in sufficient number to house persons identified as experiencing unsheltered or sheltered homelessness;
WHEREAS, all projects, programs, efforts, budgeting, and entitlement actions shall be subject to the final approval or concurrence of the City Council so that no party can obligate another party;
WHEREAS, the County agrees to (1) identify potential locations for the siting of lowbarrier emergency housing and facilities for associated on-site services, (2) seek the establishment of permanent and permanent-supportive housing within the city in sufficient number to house persons identified as experiencing unsheltered or sheltered homelessness, (3) coordinate with other parties on determining the equitable financial share of Request for Proposal contributions based on formula of persons experiencing homelessness in each jurisdiction, availability of external state/federal resources, and other non-monetary contributions, (4) collaborate on homeless outreach and social work street outreach services by engaging, connecting, and referring persons experiencing homelessness for the purpose of providing assessment, support, and housing appropriate for the individual’s needs, (5) work collaboratively with MOU parties to identify behavioral health service needs for those experiencing homelessness, (6) administer federal, state, and local funded housing programs that are awarded to the County, throughout the region as dictated by each funding

source in a manner consistent with the MOU, and (7) consider making surplus property in the unincorporated area available for the production of low-barrier emergency housing and facilities, and consider means to streamline processes for zoning and/or General Plan Amendment(s) when possible;
WHEREAS, once the MOU is in place, the County and the Cities can more effectively address joint plans, share resources, and develop separate agreements to jointly fund and operate shelter facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes it to be in the City's best interest to approve the MOU between the County and the Cities, and authorizes the City Manager to execute the MOU, or such other suitable instrument consistent with the MOU, in any event, with such changes as may be deemed necessary by the City Manager.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA AS FOLLOWS:

1. The above recitals are true and correct, and are the findings of the City Council.

2. The City Council hereby approves the terms of the MOU among the Cities and the County. The City Council hereby also approves such instrument approved by the parties and finally adopted to incorporate the terms of the MOU, if necessary.

3. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or such person as is designated by the City Manager, to execute the MOU, or any other suitable instrument consistent with the MOU, with any such changes and refinements as may be necessary and approved by the City Manager.

4. The City Manager, or such person as is designated by the City Manager, is hereby authorized and directed to execute any subsequent amendments to the MOU, or such other suitable instrument consistent with the MOU, as selected by the parties, as well as such other documents necessary to address the Goal, as may be approved by the City Manager, on behalf of the City of La Mesa.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 10th day of May 2022, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, the 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)

DATE: May 10, 2022
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Councilmember Laura Lothian
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION TO EXPAND UPON SUPERVISOR JOEL

ANDERSON'S EAST COUNTY AND CITY'S MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING; DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO

STAFF ON RESEARCHING POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES AND

GOVERNMENT AND/OR PRIVATE AGENCY PARTNERSHIPS

RELATED TO THE PURCHASE AND OPERATIONS OF PROPERTY IN

CAMPO TO OFFER ALTERNATIVE SHELTER SOLUTIONS FOR LA

MESA'S HOMELESS POPULATION, AND ASSESSING THE VIABILITY

OF SUCH A PROPOSAL
Background
As City Council should be aware, La Mesa's homeless population - living throughout our community's streets, sidewalks, parking lots, parks, neighborhoods, businesses, and church entryways - is worsening. The City has done its best to provide services to our homeless residents, through programs like Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement (HOME) but the problem persists.

This is a sad and difficult situation for those living without shelter, while also creating significant impacts on our local businesses and community members.

While local agencies including La Mesa have struggled to find solutions in their own cities to address the challenges faced by both the homeless population and the greater community at large, few have had serious conversations about pursuing alternative solutions outside their communities.

Discussion and Consideration
A 16-acre site with existing facilities, infrastructure, and utilities is currently on the market for $5.45M in East County, at 431 Jeb Stuart in Campo. This property dates back to the 1940s. Current tenants include the Border Patrol, a gas station, post office, a Baptist Church, a VFW Hall, a feed and grain store plus 28 residential buildings. The land is level, bucolic, and surrounded by beautiful mountains and meadows. Several buildings need rehabilitation which could provide work and employment. Many of the old barracks have been converted into livable apartments. There are also single-family

homes and duplexes. The location is less than one hour east of La Mesa, accessible by the 8 and 94 Freeways.

The MLS # is PTP2101902
Listing Link: https://cr.paragonrels.com/publink/default.aspx?GUID=7b4c5184-5036- 4344-b57c-68ad39056a5f&Report=Yes
This parcel has a rich history and was formerly Camp Lockett, a United States Army Military Post with connections to the Buffalo Soldiers of World War II. Per Wikipedia, In July of 1944, the Army Service Forces activated the Mitchell Convalescent Hospital at Camp Lockett. The hospital was the first Army Service Forces convalescent hospital in the United States.

Such a site might be ideal to provide shelter and other services to many of our neediest residents. The potential of pooled resources from other government and/or private agencies could be assessed in a joint venture.

My proposal is for staff to research the funding options and viability of purchasing such a property for the purpose of offering alternative shelter and services for those experiencing homelessness in La Mesa, including potential interest by other East County Regional governments and/or private agencies.

I look forward to any questions and discussions. Thank you for your consideration.