City Council - June 14, 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 - VICE MAYOR SHU
Public Comments:
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:
2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Public Comments:
City Attorney Sabine announced there were no reportable actions.
3. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Public Comments:
There were no comments.
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. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
Public Comments:
There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.
6. PRESENTATIONS
Public Comments:
6.1 PRESENTATION OF THE SCHOOL SAFETY PATROL AWARDS - MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS Public Comments:
Mayor Arapostathis and Chief Sweeney presented the Safety Patrol Awards.
6.2 PROCLAIMING JUNE 2022 AS LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH
Public Comments:
Mayor Arapostathis read the proclamation proclaiming June 2022 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
Laura Landegent spoke in opposition to displaying the Pride flag at City Hall.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Public Comments:
Dave Myers spoke in support of displaying the Pride flag at City Hall.
Dianne Osterling spoke on Items 9.7, 9.8 and 9.9 of the Consent Calendar.
Lou Chavez spoke in opposition to displaying the Pride flag at City Hall.
Dawn-Marie Tol spoke in support of displaying the Pride flag at City Hall.
8. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
Public Comments:
There were no conflict of interest disclosures.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
(Items 9.1 through 9.11)
Dawn-Marie Tol spoke on Item 9.4 of the Consent Calendar.
Moved By
Councilmember Baber
Seconded By
Councilmember Parent
Approve Consent Calendar Items 9.1 through 9.11.
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 MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2022 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - City Council Special Meeting (Closed Session)_May24_2022.pdf Approve.
9.3 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2022 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_May24_2022 .pdf
Approve.
9.4 A. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2022-2025 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND THE LA MESA CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION; Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report 2022-2025 LMCEA MOU.pdf
2. Resolutions 1-5 LMCEA MOU with Comp Plans.pdf
3. Fiscal Impact Certificate_LMCEA MOU.pdf
Resolution No. 2022-048
B. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING UNREPRESENTED CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES TO RECEIVE THE SAME SALARY, BENEFITS, AND CAFETERIA PLAN TERMS AS PROVIDED TO THE LA MESA CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION; Resolution No. 2022-049
C. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF LA MESA COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 LISTING POSITIONS, SALARY RANGES/BANDS, AND PAY STEPS, INCLUDING THE NEW CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST I/II - CONFIDENTIAL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET; Resolution No. 2022-050
D. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF LA MESA COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 LISTING POSITIONS, SALARY RANGES/BANDS, AND PAY STEPS; AND Resolution No. 2022-051
E. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF LA MESA COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 LISTING POSITIONS, SALARY RANGES/BANDS, AND PAY STEPS Resolution No. 2022-052
Adopt Resolutions.
9.5 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT 1 TO THE OPENGOV, INC. SOFTWARE AGREEMENT FOR THE ERP CLOUD UPGRADE Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Amendment 1 to the OpenGov, Inc Software Agreement for the ERP Cloud Upgrade.pdf
2. Attachment A - Amendment 1_OpenGov ERP.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution_Amendment 1 to OpenGov Agmt.pdf
4. Fiscal Impact Certificate_OpenGov Amendment.pdf
Resolution No. 2022-053
Adopt Resolution.
9.6 RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW FOR PROJECT 2021-35 (HIGH STREET 34 LP) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 2021-35 (Cantera) DRB Ratification.pdf
2. Attachment A - DRB Certification of Action Project 2021-35.pdf
3. Attachment B - Assessor Parcel Map Sheet 499-01.pdf
4. Attachment C - Site photographs.pdf
5. Attachment D - Planning Commission Resolution PC-2017-18.pdf
6. Attachment E - DRB Certification of Action DRB-16-13.pdf
7. Attachment F - City Council Resolution No. 2017-104.pdf
8. Attachment G - Development Advisory Board Resolution DAB-2019-02.pdf
9. Attachment H - Notice of Decision 2022-06.pdf
10. Attachment I - Project plans.pdf
PROPOSED REVISIONS TO AN APPROVED PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HIGH STREET, A PRIVATE ROAD, APN 499-010-02-00 AND 499-010-03-00 IN THE R1S (SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL) ZONE Approve.
9.7 RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW FOR PROJECT 2021-44 (GAIPA) – PROPOSED EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 8301 LA MESA BOULEVARD, APN 494-421-01-00 IN THE CD-D (DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL / URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 2021-44 (Gaipa) DRB Ratification.pdf
2. Attachment A - DRB Certification of Action Project 2021-44.pdf
3. Attachment B - Assessor Parcel Map Sheet.pdf
4. Attachment C - Site photographs(1).pdf
5. Attachment D - Planning Commission Resolution PC-2022-05.pdf
6. Attachment E - Historical Resource Review Report.pdf
7. Attachment F - Project Plans.pdf
Approve.
9.8 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA, INC. FOR BUILDING DIVISION STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES FOR UP TO A SIX MONTH PERIOD Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 2022 BV agreement - 6 months.pdf
2. Attachment A - 2022-06-14 BV agreement resolution.pdf
3. Attachment B - 2022 BV agreement 6 months DRAFT.pdf
Resolution No. 2022-054
Adopt Resolution.
9.9 RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE BUDGET FOR BUILDING DIVISION PROFESSIONAL AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES ACCOUNT BY $200,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 2022-06-14 building budget increase.docx.pdf
2. Resolution 2022-XX Building Division budget increase 2022-06-14 DRAFT.pdf Resolution No. 2022-055
Adopt Resolution.
9.10 APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR LA MESA TRACT NO. 16-01 (HIGH STREET 34 LC) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 2019-39 (Cantera) Final Map for TTM 16-01.pdf
2. Attachment A - Draft Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment B - Assessor Parcel Map Sheet(1).pdf
4. Attachment C - Site photographs(2).pdf
5. Attachment D - Planning Commission Resolution PC-2017-18(1).pdf
6. Attachment E - City Council Resolution No. 2017-104.pdf
7. Attachment F - Approved Tentative Tract Map.pdf
8. Attachment G - Development Advisory Board Resolution DAB-2019-02(1).pdf
9. Attachment H - Notice of Decision 2022-06(1).pdf
10. Attachment I - Approved Project Plans.pdf
11. Attachment J - Final Map La Mesa Tract 16-01.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR LA MESA TRACT NO. 16-01 (HIGH STREET 34 LC), A ONE-LOT, 32-UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HIGH STREET, A PRIVATE ROAD APN 499-010-02-00 AND 499-010-03-00 IN THE R1S (SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL) ZONE Resolution No. 2022-056
Adopt Resolution.
9.11 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH EMERGENCY VEHICLE SERVICES LLC, FOR LIGHT AND RADIO OUTFITTING COSTS OF TWO NEW STAFF FIRE TRUCKS AND WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Truck Outfitting Staff Report.pdf
2. Attachment A_Truck Outfitting Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment B_Quotations for Truck Outfitting.pdf
4. Fiscal Impact Certificate_Truck Outfitting.pdf
Resolution No. 2022-057
Adopt Resolution.
10. ORDINANCE: FIRST READING
Public Comments:
10.1 CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA AMENDING SECTIONS 2.60.010 AND 2.71.010 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADJUST THE NUMBER OF COMMISSIONERS ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION Attachments
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Public Comments
1. PC and YAC Membership Adjustment 2022-06-14.pdf
2. Attachment A_Draft Ordinance_PC and YAC Membership adjustment.pdf City Attorney Sabine read the title of the Ordinance.
City Clerk Wiegelman explained the purpose for adjusting the number of commissioners on the Planning Commission and Youth Advisory Commission.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Councilmember Baber
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)
11. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING
Public Comments:
11.1 CONSIDERATION OF 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 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 2nd Reading_CalPERS Ordinance 2022-06-14.pdf
2. Attachment A_Draft CalPERS Ordinance.pdf
City Attorney Sabine read the title of the Ordinance.
Ordinance No. 2022-2897
Moved By
Councilmember Parent
Seconded By
Mayor Arapostathis
Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance authorizing 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 La Mesa City Employees' Association members (total of 1.5% cost share), with the CalPERS contract amendment to be effective July 15, 2022.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
11.2 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. 2nd Reading_Sewer Service Charges Ord 2022-06-14.pdf
2. Attachment A_Draft Ordinance FY23 to FY25 Sewer Fees.pdf Mayor Arapostathis read the title of the Ordinance.
Ordinance No. 2022-2898
Moved By
Vice Mayor Shu
Seconded By
Councilmember Parent
Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.
Approved
12. STAFF REPORT
Public Comments:
12.1 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF LA MESA URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Consideration of a Resolution Adopting the City of La Mesa Urban Forest Management Plan 2022.pdf
2. Attachment A UFMP Resolution June 14 22.pdf
3. Attachment B City of La Mesa UFMP June 14 22.pdf
4. PowerPoint_Urban Forest Management Plan.pdf
Environmental Program Manager Ego and Ryan Allen, Urban Forestry Specialist with Dudeck, provided a PowerPoint presentation on the City of La Mesa Urban Forest Management Plan ("Plan"), highlighting the development, guiding principles, and key findings of the Plan. Environmental Program Manager Ego and Ryan Allen, Urban Forestry Specialist with Dudeck, summarized the recommended actions and next steps for the implementation of the Plan.
Dianne Osterling spoke regarding fire personnel reviewing the Urban Forest Management Plan prior to its implementation.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Resolution No. 2022-058
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Councilmember Parent
Adopt Resolution.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
13. HEARING
Public Comments:
13.1 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REVISING THE QUIMBY ACT PARKLAND DEDICATION IN-LIEU FEE AND PARK ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT IMPACT FEE BASED ON THE FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE PARK DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE UPDATE STUDY (2022 STUDY) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Park Development Impact Fee Update Study Part II(1).pdf
2. Attachment A - Park Impact Fee Update Study - 6-6-22(1).pdf
3. Attachment B_RESO1 Park Impact Fee Update Study(1).pdf
4. PowerPoint_Park Development Impact Fee Update Study.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 13.1.
Assistant to the City Manager Dedmon provided a PowerPoint presentation on the updated park development impact fees study, highlighting the recalculated park development impact fees, the cost comparison of the initial proposed fees and recalculated fees, the proposed implementation of the new park development impact fees, and the exemption of deed restricted units from the park development impact fees.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Dianne Osterling spoke in support of adopting the Resolution revising the park development impact fees.
Moved By
Vice Mayor Shu
Seconded By
Mayor Arapostathis
Close the hearing.
For (3)
Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, and Councilmember Parent Against (2)
Councilmember Baber, and Councilmember Lothian
Approved (3 to 2)
Moved By
Vice Mayor Shu
Seconded By
Mayor Arapostathis
Adopt Resolution.
For (2)
Mayor Arapostathis, and Vice Mayor Shu
Against (3)
Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Lothian Failed (2 to 3)
14. COUNCIL INITIATED
Public Comments:
14.1 REQUEST FROM SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG) FOR A LETTER OF SUPPORT Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CI.Arapostathis.Baber.SANDAG letter of support.pdf
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE SANDAG AND CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT ASSISTANCE AND THE NATIONALLY SIGNIFICANT MULTIMODAL FREIGHT AND HIGHWAY PROJECTS GRANT PROGRAMS AS PART OF THE MULTIMODAL PROJECT DISCRETIONARY GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR THE STATE ROUTE 94/STATE ROUTE 125 INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS AND COUNCILMEMBER BABER Mayor Arapostathis and Councilmember Baber gave a brief overview of the State Route 94/State Route 125 Interchange Improvements Project.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Councilmember Baber
Approve.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
14.2 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 1338, COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE, RECOVERY, AND EMPOWERMENT (CARE) COURT PROGRAM - COUNCILMEMBER BABER AND COUNCILMEMBER PARENT Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CI.Parent.Baber.CARE Court Proposal_Memo.pdf
2. CI.Parent.Baber.CARE Court Proposal_Resolution.pdf
Councilmember Baber and Councilmember Parent explained the purpose for supporting Senate Bill 1338 and gave a brief overview of the CARE Court Program.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Resolution No. 2022-059
Moved By
Councilmember Parent
Seconded By
Councilmember Baber
Adopt Resolution.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
14.3 CONSIDERATION OF ANNUALLY PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF JUNE IN LA MESA AS LGBTQ+ MONTH AND FLYING A REPRESENTATIVE FLAG DURING THIS TIME FRAME - VICE MAYOR SHU AND COUNCILMEMBER PARENT Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CI.Shu.Parent.LGBTQ Month Memo.pdf
Vice Mayor Shu and Councilmember Parent explained the purpose for requesting that the month of June be annually proclaimed as LGBTQ+ Month in La Mesa and a representative flag be displayed during that month.
The following members of the public spoke in support of annually proclaiming the month of June in La Mesa as LGBTQ+ Month and flying a representative flag during that month:
Max Coston
Brianna Coston
Tareq Asfour
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to displaying the Pride flag at City Hall:
Mary Dean
Gary Wyer
Council questions and comments ensued.
Moved By
Councilmember Parent
Seconded By
Councilmember Baber
Approve and direct staff to bring to Council for consideration in January of each year a list of the proclamations for that year.
For (4)
Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, and Councilmember Parent Against (1)
Councilmember Lothian
Approved (4 to 1)
15. 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.
16. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))
Public Comments:
There were no reports.
17. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
Public Comments:
There were no remarks.
18. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
At 7:34 p.m., Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting in honor and memory of Dexter Levy, a longtime La Mesa resident and community volunteer.