City Council - May 24, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
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 6:00 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER PARENT
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1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Public Comments:
City Attorney Sabine announced there were no reportable actions.
3. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Public Comments:
City Manager Humora reported on the point-in-time count for people experiencing homelessness.
4. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS
Public Comments:
The Mayor, Council and staff made announcements and reported on various events taking place in the City. No action was taken.
5. PRESENTATIONS
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5.1 PRESENTATION OF THE SCHOOL SAFETY PATROL AWARDS - MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS Public Comments:
This presentation was deleted from the agenda.
5.2 BUDGET MONITORING REPORT
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 2021-2022 Q3 Budget Monitoring Report.pdf
2. PowerPoint_2021-2022 Budget Monitoring Report Quarter 3.pdf Finance Director Royales reported on the national, state and local economic outlook, state budget issues, the performance of the City’s General Fund, and Proposition L benchmarks for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.
5.3 POLICE CHIEF'S QUARTERLY OPERATIONS REPORT
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 2022 Police Quarterly Operations Report(1).pdf
2. 2022 1st Quarter Operations Report(1).pdf
3. PowerPoint_PD Quarterly Operations Report Q1 2022.pdf Chief Sweeney presented the crime statistics for the quarter ending March 31, 2022, explained the statistics in the various crime categories and highlighted recently solved cases. Chief Sweeney briefly discussed the Department’s proactive operations and strategic enforcement to help reduce crime and also reviewed various community outreach activities that took place. Chief Sweeney announced the recent graduations and recognitions of service of Police Department team members.
Following Council questions and comments, no action was taken.
6. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
Public Comments:
The presentation of the School Safety Patrol Awards was deleted from the agenda.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Public Comments:
Michael Matteucci spoke regarding adding traffic calming measures to Eastridge Drive.
Luis Valdivia, San Diego County Fair representative, spoke regarding the various activities and events that would be happening at the San Diego County Fair and invited all to attend.
William Best spoke regarding the permit review and approval process.
8. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
Public Comments:
There were no conflict of interest disclosures.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
(Items 9.1 through 9.8)
Jean-Guillaume Lonjaret spoke on Item 9.7 regarding the appropriate allocation of funds for Climate Action Plan related programs and projects.
Councilmember Baber requested Item 9.7 be pulled for separate consideration.
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Councilmember Baber
Approve Consent Calendar Items 9.1 through 9.8, except for Item 9.7 For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
9.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING Public Comments:
Approve.
9.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETINGS HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 12 AND APRIL 26, 2022 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - City Council Special Meeting_Apr12_2022.pdf
2. Post-Meeting Minutes - City Council Special Meeting (Closed Session)_Apr26_2022.pdf Approve.
9.3 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGS HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 12, APRIL 26, AND MAY 10, 2022 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_Apr12_2022.pdf
2. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_Apr26_2022.pdf
3. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_May10_2022.pdf
Approve.
9.4 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 JUNE 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2022 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Continuation of Hybrid Meetings_May 2022.pdf
2. AB361 Resolution_May.pdf
Resolution No. 2022-042
Adopt Resolution.
9.5 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MANAGEMENT PARTNERS FOR PERMIT PROCESS IMPROVEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,600 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Award of Contract to Management Partners.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Permit Process Review.pdf
3. Attachment B_Agreement_Permitting Process Consultant Services_Management Partners.pdf Resolution No. 2022-043
Adopt Resolution.
9.6 ACCEPTANCE OF THE SINGLE AUDIT OF FEDERALLY ASSISTED GRANT PROGRAMS FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2021 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Single Audit on Federal Awards(1).pdf
2. Single Audit on Federal Awards Report(1).pdf
Approve.
9.8 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION OF GENERAL FUND RESERVES AND ACCEPTING BID NO. 22-16 , HIGHWOOD PARK COURT RESURFACING PROJECT AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO FORDYCE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $179,140 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. HIGHWOOD PARK BID 22-16 AWARD revision.pdf
2. Attachment A - Reso Bid 22-16 Bid Award.pdf
3. Fiscal_Highwood Park.pdf
Resolution No. 2022-044
Adopt Resolution.
9.7 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2 CONSULTING SERVICES AWARD AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Resolution Awarding the Climate Action Plan Amendment No. 2 to the Energy Policy Initiatives Center.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment B - EPIC Professional Services Agreement.pdf
4. Fiscal_RFP 22-13.pdf
Wendy Mihalic
Honorable Mayor and Council Members
I am a long time La Mesa resident who participated with other San Diego350 volunteers in the development of our city’s first Climate Action Plan. Five years ago, the La Mesa CAP received high marks: it was legally binding and included significant GHG emission targets, the largest of which was clean energy.
Scroll forward 5 years and we find ourselves falling short. According to the County’s analysis of regional CAPS (conducted by EPIC), “Current CAP commitments are insufficient to reach decarbonization goals… Even if the most aggressive CAP measures are applied to all jurisdictions in the region, regardless of whether they have a CAP in place, significant emissions would remain (approximately 7 MMT CO2e in 2035), mostly from natural gas combustion and on-road transportation)." The County report also emphasized that “Opportunities exist for more jurisdictions to adopt and strengthen existing CAP measures.” So let’s go for the stretch goal! The La Mesa Cap Amendment 2.0 must be ambitious enough to meet the scope and scale of the climate crisis:
1. Commit to Zero Carbon by 2035 – focus on the drivers: natural gas and transportation;
2. Provide adequate funding and implementation for CAP actions;
3. Electrify Everything, including new and existing buildings;
4. Build Affordable, all electric, homes near transit;
5. Apply an equity lens to all CAP actions.
Finally, we should have robust stakeholder outreach to ensure all La Mesans have a voice and an understanding of how the CAP will improve their lives.
This CAP Amendment is an opportunity to better meet today’s biggest challenge and I urge this Council to support bold action. Thank you RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AWARD AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN SUBSTANTIAL FORM AS PRESENTED, SUBJECT TO THE FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 22-13 FOR CLIMATE ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2 CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO ENERGY POLICY INITIATIVES CENTER FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $100,000 Councilmember Baber requested the Climate Action Plan Ad Hoc Subcommittee meet with the University of San Diego Energy Policy Initiative Center ("EPIC") to review the City's priorities for the project.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Wendy Mihalic submitted a comment regarding the Climate Action Plan amendment meeting the scope and scale of the climate crisis.
Councilmember Lothian stated she would be voting no on the motion because she felt the City should focus on local issues more than global issues.
Resolution No. 2022-045
Moved By
Vice Mayor Shu
Seconded By
Councilmember Baber
Adopt Resolution.
For (4)
Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, and Councilmember Parent Against (1)
Councilmember Lothian
Approved (4 to 1)
10. HEARING
Public Comments:
10.1 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE TRANSNET REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023 THROUGH 2027 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION FOR TRANSNET LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023 THROUGH 2027 .pdf
2. RTIP Resolution FY2023 to 2027.pdf
3. Attachment B_FY23 RTIP Worksheet_La Mesa.pdf
4. Attachment C_TransNet LSI Programming.pdf
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.
Mayor Arapostathis opened the hearing for Item 10.1.
Director of Public Works Throne presented the City’s Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP), discussed the transportation projects to be funded with RTIP and TransNet
funds, and reviewed the projects that would be receiving state and federal funds. Director of Public Works Throne said staff recommends the Council adopt the resolution approving the Fiscal Years 2023 through 2027 Regional Transportation Improvement Plan and TransNet
program of projects for local street improvements.
The following members of the public spoke regarding adding traffic calming measures to Eastridge Drive:
Drake Garvin
Janet Castanos
David Messina
Gary Kiser
Council questions and comments ensued.
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Councilmember Parent
Close the hearing.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
Resolution No. 2022-046
Moved By
Vice Mayor Shu
Seconded By
Mayor Arapostathis
Adopt Resolution adopting the TransNet Local Street Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2023 through 2027.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
11. HEARING/ORDINANCE: FIRST READING
Public Comments:
11.1 CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA AMENDING SECTION 17.12 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADJUST THE SCHEDULE OF SEWER SERVICE CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023 THROUGH 2025 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17.12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADJUST SEWER SERVICE RATES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023 THROUGH 2025.pdf
2. Ordinance FY23 to FY25 Sewer Fees.pdf
3. Prop 218 Protests_Redacted.pdf
4. PowerPoint_Sewer Rate Presentation FY23-25.pdf
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.
Mayor Arapostathis opened the hearing for Item 11.1.
Director of Public Works Throne provided background information about the City’s sewer system and the Wastewater Fund expenditures and revenues and discussed the key factors used to determine the proposed rates. Director of Public Works Throne reviewed the Proposition 218 process and explained how the proposed rates compared to other San Diego Metropolitan Wastewater System participating agencies. Director of Public Works Throne said staff recommended the Council approve the proposed sewer rate increase of 3.4 percent in Fiscal Year 2023, 3.5 percent in Fiscal Year 2024, and 4.9 percent in Fiscal Year 2025 and approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance amending Chapter 17.12 of the La Mesa Municipal Code to adjust sewer service rates for Fiscal Years 2023 through 2025.
Nina Babiarz spoke regarding the transparency of the adjustment process for sewer service.
Jean-Guillaume Lonjaret spoke on implementing incentives for residents to reduce their water usage.
Council questions and comments ensued.
City Attorney Sabine read the title of the Ordinance.
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Councilmember Parent
Close the hearing.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
Moved By
Councilmember Parent
Seconded By
Mayor Arapostathis
Approve the proposed sewer rate increase of 3.4 percent in Fiscal Year 2023, 3.5 percent in Fiscal Year 2024, and 4.9 percent in Fiscal Year 2025 and approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
12. COUNCIL INITIATED
Public Comments:
12.1 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT STOP AAPI HATE'S NO PLACE FOR HATE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CI.Shu.Colin.AAPI Memo.pdf
2. AAPI Resolution.pdf
RESOLUTION URGING THE CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR TO SUPPORT STOP AAPI HATE'S NO PLACE FOR HATE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE TO ADDRESS STREET HARASSMENT FROM A PUBLIC HEALTH AND CIVIL RIGHTS FRAMEWORK, INCLUDING CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 2549, INTRODUCED BY ASSEMBLY MEMBERS MIA BONTA, AL MURATSUCHI, AND AKILAH WEBER TO PREVENT STREET HARASSMENT, AND ITS CORRESPONDING BUDGET REQUEST; CALIFORNIA STATE SENATE BILL NO. 1161, INTRODUCED BY SENATOR DAVE MIN TO PREVENT STREET HARASSMENT ON PUBLIC TRANSIT, AND ITS CORRESPONDING BUDGET REQUEST; AND CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 2448, INTRODUCED BY ASSEMBLY MEMBER PHIL TING TO PREVENT HARASSMENT IN PRIVATE BUSINESSES - VICE MAYOR SHU AND COUNCILMEMBER PARENT Vice Mayor Shu read the proposed Resolution and explained the purpose and intent of the Resolution.
Council questions and comments ensued.
The following members of the public spoke in support of adopting the proposed Resolution:
Mejgan Afshan
Janet Castanos
Bohdan Kniahynyckyj spoke regarding the rise in hate crimes.
Council questions and comments continued.
Councilmember Lothian stated she would be voting no on the motion because she felt that although the legislative package was in the study stage, there would be a lot wrong with it down the road since it seemed to focus on government censoring speech.
Resolution No. 2022-047
Moved By
Vice Mayor Shu
Seconded By
Councilmember Baber
Adopt Resolution.
For (4)
Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, and Councilmember Parent Against (1)
Councilmember Lothian
Approved (4 to 1)
13. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
Public Comments:
The Mayor and Council reported on various outside boards, commissions and committee meetings they attended. No action was taken.
14. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))
Public Comments:
There were no reports.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
Public Comments:
There were no remarks.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
At 7:30 p.m., Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting in honor and memory of the victims of the Uvalde, Texas school shooting.