City Council - June 28, 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, except for the Consent Calendar which was considered following Item 11.1.
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 the Council unanimously directed staff to agendize the reconsideration of the appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of Conditional Use Permit ("CUP") 17-88 (Project No. 2017-31) (Hillside), a request for a proposed commercial building and a CUP for a proposed storefront retail medicinal cannabis use at 7901 Hillside Drive.
3. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Public Comments:
City Manager Humora announced the estimated sewer bills would be going out to all sewer customers in the next couple of weeks and to contact the Public Works Department if there are any issues. City Manager Humora presented Mayor Arapostathis with his Fifteen (15) Years Service Award.
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. PRESENTATION
Public Comments:
6.1 PROCLAIMING JULY 2022 AS PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH Public Comments:
Mayor Arapostathis read the proclamation proclaiming July 2022 as Parks and Recreation Month.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Public Comments:
Dan Altan spoke regarding the display of flags at City facilities.
Michelle Huey spoke regarding the award of the La Mesa Certified Farmers' Market to the La Mesa Village Association beginning Friday, July 22, 2022.
8. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
Public Comments:
Councilmember Baber announced he would recuse himself for Item 9.7 because he had a potential conflict of interest under Government Code Section 87100 due to the proximity of his home to Collier Park.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL
Public Comments:
(Items 9.1 through 9.8)
Dan Altan spoke in opposition to the approval of Item 9.2 regarding the Resolution to reauthorize the continued use of virtual and/or hybrid meetings of the legislative bodies.
Councilmember Lothian requested Item 9.7 be pulled for separate consideration.
Moved by
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by
Councilmember Parent
Approve Consent Calendar Items 9.1 through 9.8, except for Item 9.7.
Yes (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 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 JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JULY 31, 2022 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Hybrid Meeting Continuation_June 2022.pdf
2. AB361 Resolution_June.pdf
Resolution No. 2022-063
Adopt Resolution.
9.3 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022:
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Election Resolutions_2022-06-28.pdf
2. 1A.Resolution.Calling and Giving Notice of Election.2022.pdf
3. 1B.Resolution.Consolidating Election.2022.pdf
4. 1C.Resolution.Candidate Regulations.2022.pdf
a.
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022 FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2022-064
Adopt Resolution.
b.
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO § 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2022-065
Adopt Resolution.
c.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022 Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2022-066
Adopt Resolution.
9.4 RESOLUTION AWARDING FOURTH RENEWAL AGREEMENT OPTION OF ANNUAL CONTRACT AND CPI INCREASE FOR STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO CLARK TELECOM & ELECTRIC, INC.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 4th Renewal Option of Annual Contract Street Light Maintenance and Emergency Repairs to Clark Telecom and Electric Inc.pdf
2. 20220628 02 Reso Street Lights.pdf
3. 20220628 03 StreetLight Maint Amnd4 CTE.pdf
4. Fiscal_Clark Telecom and Electric, Inc.pdf
Resolution No. 2022-067
Adopt Resolution.
9.5 RESOLUTION AWARDING THIRD RENEWAL OPTION OF ANNUAL CONTRACT INCLUDING CPI INCREASE FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE, EMERGENCY REPAIRS, AND RELATED CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TO SOUTHWEST TRAFFIC SIGNAL SERVICE, INC.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_3rd Renewal of Annual Contract Traffic Signal Maintenance.pdf
2. 20220628 02 Reso Traffic Signals.pdf
3. 20220628 03 Amndmnt Traffic Signals.pdf
4. Fiscal_Southwest Traffic Signal Service.pdf
Resolution No. 2022-068
Adopt Resolution.
9.6 RESOLUTION APPROVING A TASK ORDER TO COMPASS ROSE GIS FOR AS-NEEDED MAPPING AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Task Order CRG to Provide As-Needed Mapping and GIS Services for Fiscal Year 2023.pdf
2. 20220628 Reso Compass Rose GIS FY23.pdf
3. FY23 CRGIS TO6.pdf
4. Fiscal_GIS FY 2023.pdf
Resolution No. 2022-069
Adopt Resolution.
9.8 RESOLUTION AWARDING A TASK ORDER TO HARRIS AND ASSOCIATES FOR WASTEWATER UTILITY BILLING, ANNUAL ADMINISTRATION AND RELATED SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,584 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Awarding Task Order to Harris and Associates for Wastewater Utility Billing.pdf
2. Attachment A Resolution_Harris and Associates.pdf
3. Attachment B Draft Task Order 50K+.pdf
4. Fiscal_Harris and Assoc.pdf
Resolution No. 2022-070
Adopt Resolution.
9.7 RESOLUTION REJECTING BID NO. 22-03, COLLIER PARK RENOVATION PROJECT PHASE 2 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 062822 CC Collier Park Ph2 Rejection of Bid.pdf
2. 20220628 Reso rejecting Bid 22-03.pdf
Councilmember Baber left the dais at 6:36 p.m.
Thomas Feerick spoke in opposition to the approval of the Resolution rejecting Bid No. 22-03, Collier Park Renovation Project Phase 2.
Jason Bornholdt spoke in opposition to the approval of the Resolution rejecting Bid No. 22-03, Collier Park Renovation Project Phase 2.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Resolution No. 2022-062
Moved by
Vice Mayor Shu
Seconded by
Mayor Arapostathis
Adopt Resolution.
Yes (4)
Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Lothian Abstain (1)
Councilmember Baber
Approved (4 to 0)
10. ORDINANCE: SECOND READING - CITY COUNCIL
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. Memo to CC.PC and YAC.Ord 2nd reading.pdf
2. Attachment A_Draft Ordinance_PC and YAC Membership adjustment.pdf City Attorney Sabine read the title of the Ordinance.
Ordinance No. 2022-2899
Moved by
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by
Councilmember Parent
Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.
Yes (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
11. STAFF REPORT - CITY COUNCIL - PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - SUCCESSOR AGENCY Public Comments:
11.1 2022-2023 MID-BIENNIUM BUDGET UPDATE:
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. PowerPoint_2021-2023 Mid-Biennium Budget Update Presentation.pdf City Manager Humora stated the 2022-2023 Mid-Biennium Budget contained necessary revisions and adjustments to the 2021-2023 Biennial Budget adopted in August 2021. City Manager Humora summarized the current and future projects and programs that were incorporated in the 2022-2023 Mid-Biennium Budget which included staffing changes primarily for recruitment and retention purposes, proposed funding for a Downtown Village Specific Plan, a library feasibility study, a permit process improvement consultant, mobility mode share data gathering, transition of animal control services to the San Diego Humane Society, and the addition of kiosks to the City Hall lobby to improve customer service and the customer experience.
Director of Finance Royales provided a PowerPoint presentation on the 2021-2023 Biennial Budget process and the amended budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Director of Finance Royales highlighted the changes to the General Fund revenue, expenditures, and reserves, other City funds, American Rescue Plan Act funds, and pension expenses for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Kathleen Brand spoke on the transparency of the budget process.
Council questions and comments ensued.
a.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AMENDED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 2022-2023 MID-BIENNIUM BUDGET UPDATE.pdf
2. 2022-2023 Budget Messages.pdf
3. Attachment A FY 23 Reso and Sched 1pdf.pdf
4. Attachment B FY 23 Budget Message and All Schedule.pdf Resolution No. 2022-060
Moved by
Councilmember Baber
Seconded by
Councilmember Parent
Adopt Resolution.
Yes (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
b.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING (1) THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2023, AND (2) THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT FACTORS USED TO CALCULATE THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Appropriations Limit.pdf
2. Attachment A_FY22-23 Appropriation Limit Resolution.pdf
3. Attachments B - D_FY22-23 Appropriation Calc (all schedules).pdf Resolution No. 2022-061
Moved by
Councilmember Baber
Seconded by
Councilmember Parent
Adopt Resolution pursuant to Propositions 4 and 111, establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and selecting the growth in new Non-Residential Construction in the City of La Mesa and the population growth in the City of La Mesa as the annual adjustment factors used to compute the Appropriations Limit.
Yes (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
12. STAFF REPORT - CITY COUNCIL
Public Comments:
12.1 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE 2022 - 2025 SALARY, BENEFIT AND CAFETERIA PLAN CHANGES FOR UNREPRESENTED AND CONTRACT EMPLOYEES, AND AMENDED CITY OF LA MESA COMPENSATION PLANS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET:
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 20220628 StaffRpt 2022-2025 Unrep-Contract EEs.pdf
2. 20220628 Resos1-6 2022-2025 Unrepresented.pdf
3. Fiscal Impact Certificate_Unrepresented Employees.pdf Administrative Services Director Freeman provided an overview of the salary and cafeteria plan terms for unrepresented employees, the amendments to the City Manager and City Attorney Employment Agreements, and the amendments to the Fiscal Years 2022-2023, 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Compensation Plans.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Mayor Arapostathis read the following statement in to the record: "In compliance with Government Code Section 54953(c), the following executive employees [were] recommended to receive the following cost-of-living adjustments for purposes of achieving parity in the labor market and for recruitment and retention purposes:
City Manager
5% effective July 2022
City Attorney
5% effective July 2022
City Clerk
7% effective July 2022
4% effective July 2023
3.5% effective July 2024
Directors of Community Development, Community Services, Administrative Services, Public Works, Finance and Assistant City Manager 5% effective July 2022
4% effective July 2023
3.5% effective July 2024
Chief of Police
5% effective July 2022
5% effective July 2023
In addition, increases towards healthcare premiums [were] being recommended to be consistent with the three labor group contracts, and adjustments to administrative leave banks and mobility allowance [were] being recommended for the City Manager and City Attorney."
a.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING UNREPRESENTED MANAGEMENT AND CERTAIN TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES TO RECEIVE SIMILAR SALARY AND CAFETERIA PLAN TERMS AS PROVIDED TO CORRESPONDING BARGAINING GROUPS Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2022-071
Moved by
Councilmember Baber
Seconded by
Councilmember Parent
Adopt Resolution.
Yes (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
b.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2022-072
Moved by
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by
Councilmember Parent
Adopt Resolution.
Yes (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
c.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CITY ATTORNEY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2022-073
Moved by
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by
Councilmember Parent
Adopt Resolution.
Yes (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
d.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED CITY OF LA MESA COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 LISTING POSITIONS, SALARY RANGES/BANDS, AND PAY STEPS Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2022-074
Moved by
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by
Councilmember Parent
Adopt Resolution.
Yes (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
e.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED CITY OF LA MESA COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 LISTING POSITIONS, SALARY RANGES/BANDS, AND PAY STEPS Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2022-075
Moved by
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by
Councilmember Parent
Adopt Resolution.
Yes (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
f.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED CITY OF LA MESA COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, LISTING POSITIONS, SALARY RANGES/BANDS, AND PAY STEPS Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2022-076
Moved by
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by
Councilmember Parent
Adopt Resolution.
Yes (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
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:
Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 7:01 p.m.