City Council - September 27, 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 BABER
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1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
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City Attorney Sabine announced there were no reportable actions.
3. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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There were no comments.
4. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS
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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
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There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.
6. PRESENTATIONS
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6.1 PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 9 THROUGH 15, 2022, AS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK Public Comments:
Mayor Arapostathis read the proclamation proclaiming the week of October 9 through 15, 2022, as Fire Prevention Week.
6.2 PRESENTATION OF THE EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR
Public Comments:
Mayor Arapostathis and City Manager Humora presented Fred Juarez, Custodian, and Sheryl Sherman, Management Analyst, with Certificates of Recognition from Senator Brian Jones and the City of La Mesa Employee of the Year plaques.
The Mayor and Council expressed their appreciation for Fred Juarez and Sheryl Sherman.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Public Comments:
Steve Galbs spoke regarding the action of the San Diego Association of Governments ("SANDAG") Board of Directors to remove the road usage charge from the Regional Transportation Plan.
Wendy Mihalic spoke regarding a Climate Action Plan update process.
Antonia Lopez spoke regarding the power washing schedule for the La Mesa Village Plaza sidewalks.
Mary D. spoke regarding SANDAG's road usage charge and Councilmember Shu's comments at the September 9, 2022, SANDAG Board of Directors meeting.
8. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
Public Comments:
There were no conflict of interest disclosures.
9. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Public Comments:
9.1 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE LA MESA COMMUNITY PARKING COMMISSION Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo to CC.Appointment.Parking Commission_Sept. 2022.pdf
2. Attachment A_Appointment.Parking Commission.Sept.pdf
3. Attachment B_Resolution.Parking Commission.Sept.pdf
Mayor Arapostathis nominated Scott Favero for appointment to the La Mesa Community Parking Commission.
Resolution No. 2022-102
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Vice Mayor Parent
Approve the appointment of Scott Favero to the La Mesa Community Parking Commission and adopt Resolution confirming the appointment.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Councilmember Baber, Vice Mayor Parent, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
10. BOARD AND COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
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10.1 ANNUAL INTERVIEW OF APPLICANTS FOR OPENINGS ON THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION Attachments
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1. Memo_2022 YAC Interviews_Annual Recruitment.pdf
2. Attachment.Annual Interviews.YAC.pdf
City Clerk Wiegelman briefly explained the interview process. City Clerk Wiegelman stated that Samantha Luevano had sent their regrets that they would not be able to attend the meeting due to a prior commitment but had expressed their interest in being considered for appointment.
The following applicants spoke regarding their qualifications and interest in being appointed or reappointed to the Youth Advisory Commission:
Fahim Chakibou
Mustafa Dost
Anthony Martinez
Grace Reagan
Elyse Wainscott
City Clerk Wiegelman said the appointments would be made at the October 11th Council meeting.
Following the interviews, no action was taken.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
(Items 11.1 through 11.10)
Councilmember Baber inquired about Item 11.5 regarding the proposed amendments to the body and appendix of the City's Amended Local Conflict of Interest Code.
City Clerk Wiegelman responded to Councilmember Baber's questions.
Moved By
Councilmember Baber
Seconded By
Mayor Arapostathis
Approve Consent Calendar Items 11.1 through 11.10.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Councilmember Baber, Vice Mayor Parent, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
11.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING Public Comments:
Approve.
11.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 Attachments
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1. Post-Meeting Minutes - City Council Special Meeting_Sep13_2022.pdf Approve.
11.3 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 Attachments
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1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_Sep13_2022.pdf
Approve.
11.4 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 OCTOBER 1, 2022 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2022 Attachments
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1. Hybrid Meeting Continuation_October 2022.pdf
2. Attachment A - AB361 Resolution_October.pdf
Resolution No. 2022-103
Adopt Resolution.
11.5 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE BODY AND APPENDIX OF THE CITY'S AMENDED LOCAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo_2022 Conflict of Interest Code Update.pdf
2. Attachment A_Conflict of Interest Adoption Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment B_Conflict of Interest Code.2022-2024_DRAFT.pdf Resolution No. 2022-104
Adopt Resolution.
11.6 PROPOSED LEASE AMENDMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_USPS Lease Amendment.pdf
2. Attachment A_Updated Offer_Lease Amendment Package to Landlord_La Mesa CA (054158-001).pdf
3. Attachment B_Resolution USPS Agreement.pdf
4. Fiscal Impact Certificate_USPS Agreement.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8064 ALLISON AVENUE AND APPROPRIATING GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO FUND BROKERAGE COMMISSION FEES RELATED TO THE LEASE AMENDMENT Resolution No. 2022-105
Adopt Resolution.
11.7 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR CENTRAL ZONE JOINT EMERGENCY RESPONSES FOR FIRE AND RESCUE RESOURCES Attachments
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1. Staff Report_MOU for Central Zone Joint Emergency Responses for Fire and Rescue Resources.pdf
2. Attachment A_Resolution - MOU for Central Zone.pdf
3. Attachment B_MOU Central Zone Joint Emergency Responses for Fire and Rescue Resources.pdf Resolution No. 2022-106
Adopt Resolution.
11.8 2022-2023 SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM GRANT Attachments
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1. Staff Report_2022-09-27 OTS STEP Grant.pdf
2. Attachment A_Resolution OTS 2022-2023.pdf
3. Attachment B_La Mesa - PT23117 - Grant Agreement (Revised 9.15.22).pdf RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY TO CONDUCT A LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY, DUI ENFORCEMENT AND AWARENESS PROGRAM BY APPROVING THE ADDITION OF THE GRANT FUNDS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET Resolution No. 2022-107
Adopt Resolution.
11.9 RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 12.44.130 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE INSTALLING A DISABLED PERSONS PARKING SPACE AT 4817 71ST STREET Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Install Disabled Persons Parking Space.pdf
2. Attachment A_Resolution 71st St. Add of Disabled Spaces.pdf
3. Fiscal Impact Certificate_71st Street.pdf
Resolution No. 2022-108
Adopt Resolution.
11.10 RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 12.52.050 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE LIMITING THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT OF A PORTION OF SENECA PLACE BETWEEN JESSIE AVENUE AND POMONA AVENUE TO THREE TONS Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Approval of a weight limit on a portion of Seneca Pl.pdf
2. Attachment A_Resolution Seneca Weight Limit.pdf
3. Fiscal Impact Certificate_Seneca Place.pdf
Resolution No. 2022-109
Adopt Resolution.
12. STAFF REPORT
Public Comments:
12.1 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING PHASE 3 EXPENDITURE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT AD-HOC SUBCOMMITTEE Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Expenditure recommendations on the American Rescue Plan Act.pdf
2. Attachment A_La Mesa Facade Grant Program Guidelines.pdf
3. Attachment B_Resolution.pdf
Assistant City Manager Tomaino provided a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed Phase 3 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 summarized the Phase 1 and Phase 2 expenditures and reviewed the proposed ARPA Phase 3 expenditures and programs which included a Litter Removal Program, Façade and Property Improvement Grant, municipal recovery, and Boulevard Drive and 69th Street Capital Improvement Project.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Craig Maxwell spoke in support of the proposed Façade and Property Improvement Grant Program.
Ned Swanson spoke regarding the guidelines of the proposed Façade and Property Improvement Grant Program.
Resolution No. 2022-110
Moved By
Councilmember Shu
Seconded By
Councilmember Lothian
(1) Adopt Resolution approving Phase 3 expenditure recommendations from the City Council American Rescue Plan Act Ad Hoc Subcommittee. The Phase 3 expenditure recommendations were as follows: (a) $100,000 for a Citywide Litter Removal Program; (b) $500,000 for a Commercial Façade and Property Improvement Grant Program; (c) $2,900,000 for recovery of City revenue losses; and (d) $2,000,000 for the Boulevard Drive and 69th Street Storm Drain Infrastructure Capital Improvement Project; (2) Approve the proposed Commercial Façade and Property Improvement Program Guidelines substantially in the form included in the staff report as Attachment B; and (3) Authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposals for a Citywide Litter Removal Program.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Councilmember Baber, Vice Mayor 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))
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There were no reports.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
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There were no remarks.
16. ADJOURNMENT
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Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m.