City Council - October 25, 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 PARENT
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. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Public Comments:
Craig Maxwell spoke regarding the actions of the Council at the October 11, 2022, Council meeting and the proposed mixed-use development project at 4757 Palm Avenue.
Dianne Osterling spoke regarding government transparency and community engagement.
Ray Abbott spoke regarding the approval process and waivers for development projects.
Justin Irvin spoke in opposition to the proposed mixed-use development project at 4757 Palm Avenue.
Susan Wayne spoke on the issue of unleashed dogs at MacArthur Park.
Robert Halvin spoke regarding the parking regulation that prohibits vehicles from being parked in the same place for more than 72 hours without being moved.
Joe Cryer spoke regarding a traffic accident that occurred off of Spring Street and having a proactive approach to traffic safety.
6. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
Public Comments:
Councilmember Lothian announced she would recuse herself for Item 8.4 because she had a potential conflict of interest under Government Code Section 87100 due to the proximity of her office to the Allison Avenue and Palm Avenue intersection.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
There were no public comments on Consent Calendar items.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
(Items 8.1 through 8.5)
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Councilmember Baber
Approve Consent Calendar Items 8.1 through 8.5, except for Item 8.4.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Councilmember Baber, Vice Mayor Parent, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
8.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING Public Comments:
Approve.
8.2 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 NOVEMBER 1, 2022 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2022 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo_Hybrid Meeting Continuation_November 2022.pdf
2. Attachment - AB361 Resolution_November.pdf
Resolution No. 2022-120
Adopt Resolution.
8.3 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH CARTEGRAPH SYSTEMS, LLC FOR PUBLIC WORKS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SOFTWARE Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Cartegraph Agreement.pdf
2. Attachment A - Cartegraph Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment B - City of La Mesa - OMS Contract .pdf
4. Fiscal Impact Certificate_Cartegraph Systems.pdf
Resolution No. 2022-121
Adopt Resolution.
8.5 RESOLUTION TO AWARD THE PURCHASE OF ONE CHEVROLET BOLT EUV FOR BUILDING INSPECTION TO BOB STALL CHEVROLET Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Award Purchase of Chevrolet Bolt EUV for Building Inspection to Bob Stall Chevrolet.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Building Inspection Chevy Bolt EUV.pdf
3. Attachment B - Chevy Bolt EUV_Summary.pdf
4. Fiscal Impact Certificate_Chevrolet Bolt EUV.pdf
Resolution No. 2022-122
Adopt Resolution.
8.4 RESOLUTION AMENDING SUBSECTION 12.28.030 (0.5) OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING EXCEPTIONS TO ALLISON AVENUE AS A THROUGH STREET; Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_All-Way Stop Control Allison Avenue.pdf
2. Attachment A - All-Way Stop Control Allison Ave. Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment B - Allison Ave at Palm Ave_AWSC Warrant.pdf
4. Attachment C - Allison Ave Stop Layout.pdf
INSTALLATION OF AN ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL ON ALLISON AVENUE AT ITS WESTERN INTERSECTION WITH PALM AVENUE Councilmember Lothian recused herself for Item 8.4 because she had a potential conflict of interest under Government Code Section 87100 due to the proximity of her office to the Allison Avenue and Palm Avenue intersection.
Joe Cryer spoke in support of the installation of an all-way stop control on Allison Avenue at its western intersection with Palm Avenue and requested a stop sign be installed at the intersection of Palm Avenue and Pasadena Avenue.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Resolution No. 2022-123
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Councilmember Baber
Adopt Resolution.
For (4)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Councilmember Baber, and Vice Mayor Parent Abstain (1)
Councilmember Lothian
Approved (4 to 0)
9. 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.
10. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))
Public Comments:
Vice Mayor Parent reported on his trip to Mexico City on October 23 through October 26, 2022 for the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce 2022 Binational Delegation.
11. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
Public Comments:
There were no remarks.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 6:37 p.m.