Minutes — La Mesa City Council, July 26, 2022

City Council - July 26, 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 LOTHIAN
Public Comments:

1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:

2. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Public Comments:

There were no comments.

3. 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.

4. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
Public Comments:

There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.

5. PRESENTATIONS
Public Comments:

5.1 HOMELESS OUTREACH AND MOBILE ENGAGEMENT (HOME) PROGRAM QUARTERLY REPORT PRESENTATION Attachments
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Public Comments

1. HOME 2nd Quarter Report 2022.pdf

2. PowerPoint_HOME 2022 Quarterly Report.pdf
Bonnie Baranoff
Dear Honorable Mayor, City Councilmembers, Chief Sweeney, and City Staff --

Thank you for sharing the April – June 2022 Quarterly HOME Program report. It's encouraging to see continual service and housing progress for our unhoused neighbors. Matthew and Earl continue to do a great job and are valued employees.

With the HOME Program's success, I look forward to seeing how La Mesa continues to expand the City's ability to connect homeless residents to transitional and permanent housing opportunities, an initiative in the 2021-2026 Homeless Action Plan. As you may recall, La Mesa City Council approved the MOU on May 10, 2022. The MOU brings together all four East County cities and the County to collaboratively address shared emergency and longer-term housing solutions in the East Region.

Thank you.

Captain Nicholass provided a PowerPoint presentation on the HOME Program, highlighting the HOME team, hours, and implementation, the number of homeless individuals in La Mesa in 2020 and 2022, the number of unsheltered in La Mesa in 2020 and 2022, the 2022 second quarter highlights, the collaboration efforts, the progressive engagement model of the HOME Program, and the HOME Program contact information.

Bonnie Baranoff submitted a comment regarding the HOME Program's success and expanding the City's ability to connect homeless residents to transitional and permanent housing opportunities.

Following Council questions and comments, no action was taken.

5.2 CITY OF LA MESA CLIMATE ACTION PLAN 2021 ANNUAL REPORT PRESENTATION Attachments
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Public Comments

1. CITY OF LA MESA CLIMATE ACTION PLAN 2021 ANNUAL REPORT PRESENTATION.pdf

2. Attachment A Climate Action Plan 2021 Annual Report Executive Summary.pdf

3. Attachment B Climate Action Plan 2021 Annual Report Appendix.pdf

4. PowerPoint_CAP 2021Annual Report.pdf
Environmental Program Manager Ego provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Climate Action Plan ("CAP") progress, highlighting the emission reduction goals, reporting commitments, implementation timeline, greenhouse gas emissions inventory, Climate Emergency Resolution, 2021 CAP accomplishments in the areas of energy, transportation, solid waste, green infrastructure and water, and 2022 CAP priority projects.

Following Council questions and comments, no action was taken.

Moved By
Vice Mayor Shu
Seconded By
Councilmember Baber
Direct the Environmental Sustainability Commission and staff to provide a recommendation of an ordinance making all new dwellings in La Mesa be not only energy efficient but carbon free, essentially meaning no gas and completely electric, and return to Council with their recommendation as soon as feasibly possible.

For (4)
Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, and Councilmember Parent Against (1)
Councilmember Lothian
Approved (4 to 1)

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Public Comments:

Dan Altan spoke regarding public participation during City Council meetings.

7. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
Public Comments:

There were no conflict of interest disclosures.

8. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Public Comments:

8.1 RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO CITY OF LA MESA BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Attachments
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Public Comments

1. 2022 Board and Commission Appointments.pdf

2. Attachment A_Board and Commission Appointments.July.pdf

3. Resolution_Board and Commission Appointments.July.pdf Mayor Arapostathis nominated the following individuals for appointment or reappointment to the various City Boards and Commissions:

Community Relations and Veterans Commission
Glenna Bloemen as the disabled population representative Andrea Britland as the disabled population representative Design Review Board
Maria Ruiz-Ostmeyer
Historic Preservation Commission
David Cline as the La Mesa Historical Society nominee
Curt Sherman as the design professional representative
Mobility Commission
Dinah Justice as the general population representative
Nancy Sierra as the vulnerable road user representative Personnel Appeals Board
Jocelyn Watkins
City Clerk Wiegelman explained the nomination process for the Community Services Commission.

The Council began the open nomination process for two positions on the Community Services Commission.

City Clerk Wiegelman announced the nominations as follows:

Round 1
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Mayor Arapostathis nominated Jessi Brown and Parker Ross.

Vice Mayor Shu nominated Jessi Brown.

Councilmember Baber nominated Jessi Brown and Parker Ross.

Councilmember Parent nominated Jessi Brown and Parker Ross.

Councilmember Lothian nominated Jessi Brown and Parker Ross.

City Clerk Wiegelman announced that Jessi Brown and Parker Ross received a majority nomination.

Resolution No. 2022-082
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Councilmember Baber
(1) Approve the reappointments of Glenna Bloemen and Andrea L. Britland as the disabled representatives on the Community Relations and Veterans Commission; (2) approve the appointment of Maria Ruiz-Ostmeyer to the Design Review Board; (3) approve the reappointments of David Cline as the La Mesa Historical Society nominee and Curt Sherman as the design professional representative on the Historic Preservation Commission; (4) approve the reappointment of Dinah Justice as the general population representative and the appointment of Nancy Sierra as the vulnerable road user representative on the Mobility Commission; (5) approve the reappointment of Jocelyn Watkins to the Personnel Appeals Board; and (6) adopt the Resolution confirming the reappointments and appointments.

For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Shu, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
Resolution No. 2022-082
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Councilmember Baber
Approve the appointments of Jessi Brown and Parker Ross to the Community Services Commission and adopt the Resolution confirming the appointments.

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

9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
(Items 9.1 through 9.7)
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.

Janet Castanos spoke in favor of the approval of Item 9.2 regarding the Resolution to reauthorize the continued use of virtual and/or hybrid meetings of the legislative bodies.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Councilmember Baber
Approve Consent Calendar Items 9.1 through 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 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 AUGUST 1, 2022 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2022 Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Hybrid Meeting Continuation_July 2022.pdf

2. AB361 Resolution_July.pdf
Resolution No. 2022-083
Adopt Resolution.

9.3 INDEPENDENT POLICE AUDITOR REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING MARCH 30, 2022 Attachments
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Public Comments

1. INDEPENDENT AUDITOR REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING MARCH 30, 2022.pdf

2. 03.30.2022_Quarterly Report.pdf

3. Chief of Police Response to CPOB Recommendations.pdf Receive and file.

9.4 QUARTERLY COMMUNICATIONS REPORT: APRIL TO JUNE 2022 Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Quarterly Communications Report (April to June 2022).pdf

2. Apr-June 2022 Community Engagement Plan Quarterly Report.pdf Receive and file.

9.5 RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND MANAGEMENT PARTNERS FOR PERMITTING PROCESS CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AT THE CITY OF LA MESA Attachments
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Public Comments

1. FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MANAGEMENT PARTNERS.pdf

2. Attachment A_Executed Agreement_Management Partners.pdf

3. Attachment B_First Amendment_Management Partners.pdf

4. New Exhibit A.pdf

5. Attachment C_Reso_First Amendment_Management Partners.pdf Resolution No. 2022-084
Adopt Resolution.

9.6 RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR BID 23-04, 2022 ANNUAL CONCRETE MAINTENANCE PROJECT, TO PORTILLO CONCRETE, INC.

Attachments
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Public Comments

1. 20220726 CC Bid 23-04 Award.pdf

2. Attachment A_20220726 Reso Bid 23-04 Award.pdf

3. Attachment B_Maintenance Zones Map.pdf

4. Attachment C_Bid Tabulation.pdf

5. Fiscal Impact Certificate_Annual Concrete Maintenance Project.pdf Resolution No. 2022-085
Adopt Resolution.

9.7 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CIVICWELL FOR THE CIVICSPARK PROGRAM Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report_Agreement with CivicWell for the CivicSpark Program.pdf

2. Attachment A - Resolution CivicSpark 22 Agreement.pdf

3. Attachment B 22-23 CivicSpark Service Agreement DRAFT.pdf Resolution No. 2022-086
Adopt Resolution.

10. STAFF REPORT
Public Comments:

10.1 CONSIDERATION OF A NEW ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION SCHEDULE RELATED TO THE MANDATORY ORGANICS RECYCLING AND EDIBLE FOOD RECOVERY ORDINANCE Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Administrative Citations Related to Recycling.pdf

2. PowerPoint_SB1383 Citations.pdf
Assistant City Manager Tomaino provided a PowerPoint presentation on Senate Bill 1383 ("SB 1383"): State-Mandated Organics Recycling Program, highlighting the education and outreach efforts to residents and businesses, the City's administrative citation process, the number of administrative citations issued in the past three years, and the current and proposed SB 1383 citation schedule.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Moved By
Councilmember Baber
Seconded By
Mayor Arapostathis
Direct staff to draft an ordinance adding a section to the La Mesa Municipal Code to incorporate an administrative citation schedule specifically related to violations of SB 1383 for a two-year period as follows: $25 for first violation, $50 for second violation within 12-months of the first violation, and $100 for third and subsequent violation within 12-months of the first violation. Following the two-year period, the SB 1383 administrative citation schedule would revert to the City's standard administrative citation schedule unless directed otherwise by Council.

For (4)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Lothian Against (1)
Vice Mayor Shu
Approved (4 to 1)

11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Public Comments:

11.1 LETTER FROM THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REQUESTING THE DESIGNATION OF A VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE ANNUAL LEAGUE CONFERENCE, SEPTEMBER 7 THROUGH 9, 2022 IN LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Cal Cities Annual Conference Voting Delegate Letter.pdf ACTION
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Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to designate Councilmember Lothian as the voting delegate and Councilmember Baber as the alternate voting delegate for the Annual League Conference.

12. 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.

La Mesa City CouncilJuly 26, 2022

La Mesa City Council
July 26, 2022