Minutes — La Mesa City Council, November 22, 2022

City Council - November 22, 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 SHU
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 BUDGET MONITORING REPORT
Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Q1FY23 BMR.pdf

2. 2022-2023 Q1 BMR.pdf
Finance Director Royales reported on the national, state and local economic outlook, sales tax revenues, and the performance of the City’s General Fund for the quarter ending September 30, 2022.

5.2 POLICE CHIEF'S QUARTERLY OPERATIONS REPORT
Attachments
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Public Comments

1. LMPD Quarterly Report.pdf

2. La Mesa Police Department 3rd Quarter Report 2022.pdf Chief Sweeney presented the crime statistics for the quarter ending September 30, 2022, explained the statistics in the various crime categories and highlighted recently solved cases. Chief Sweeney briefly discussed the Department’s proactive operations and strategic enforcement to help reduce crime and also reviewed various community outreach activities that took place. Chief Sweeney announced the recent graduations and recognitions of service of Police Department team members and reviewed the staff vacancies in the Police Department.

Dianne Osterling spoke on providing crime statistics for the different areas of La Mesa in addition to the City as a whole.

Following Council questions and comments, no action was taken.

5.3 PRESENTATION RECOGNIZING OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBER BILL BABER FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY Public Comments:

On behalf of San Diego Community Power ("SDCP") Lee Friedman, Senior Manager Strategic Partnerships, presented Councilmember Baber with a proclamation and thanked him for his service to SDCP.

On behalf of the League of California Cities ("Cal Cities") Catherine Hills, Regional Public Affairs Manager, thanked Councilmember Baber for his many years of service to Cal Cities.

Councilmember Baber reflected on his time in office and thanked his family, colleagues, and La Mesa staff.

The Mayor presented Councilmember Baber with a plaque and city street sign in recognition and appreciation for his sixteen years of service.

The Mayor and Council thanked outgoing Councilmember Baber for his dedication and service to the City.

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

Wendy Mihalic spoke regarding the update to the Climate Action Plan.

Bonnie Baranoff expressed her appreciation and support of the La Mesa Police Department's Citizens Academy.

7. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
Public Comments:

There were no conflict of interest disclosures.

8. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:

Dianne Osterling spoke on Consent Calendar Items 9.5 and 9.11.

Mary Davis spoke on Consent Calendar Items 9.3 and 9.4.

Dawn-Marie Tol spoke on Consent Calendar Item 9.3 and in support of Council Initiated Item 12.3.

9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
(Items 9.1 through 9.13)
Councilmember Shu inquired about Consent Calendar Item 9.12.

Chief Sweeny responded to Councilmember Shu's questions.

Councilmember Lothian commented on Consent Calendar Item 9.5.

Moved By
Councilmember Baber
Seconded By
Councilmember Shu
Approve Consent Calendar Items 9.1 through 9.13.

For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Councilmember Baber, Vice Mayor 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 REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022 Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_Nov08_2022.pdf
Approve.

9.3 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO CANCEL THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 27, 2022 Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Memo_2022 Cancellation of 2nd Meeting in December.pdf Approve.

9.4 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 DECEMBER 1, 2022 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2022 Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Memo_Hybrid Meeting Continuation_December 2022.pdf

2. Attachment - AB361 Resolution_December.pdf
Resolution No. 2022-125
Adopt Resolution.

9.5 APPROVAL FOR VICE MAYOR PARENT TO ATTEND THE 12TH ANNUAL NEW DEAL LEADERS CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON D.C. FROM NOVEMBER 30 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2022 Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Memo_Councilmember Parent Travel Request November 2022.pdf

2. Travel Reporting Form Before Travel - New Deal DC.pdf Approve.

9.6 RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE AMENDED CITY OF LA MESA COMPENSATION PLANS Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report_Resolutions - Comp Plan Updates_2022-11-22.pdf

2. Attachment A - Draft Resolution_Fire Battalion Chief_Comp Plan Change.pdf

3. Attachment B - Exhibit B_Memorandum Paramedic Specialty Pay.pdf

4. Attachment C - Draft Resolution_Minimum Wage_Comp Plan.pdf

5. Attachment D - FY22-23 Amended Comp Plan MW-Fire BC Eff 01-01-23.pdf

6. Attachment E - FY23-24 Amended Comp Plan MW-Fire BC Eff 07-01-23 .pdf

7. Attachment F - FY24-25 Amended Comp Plan MW-Fire BC Eff 07-01-24.pdf Adopt Resolutions.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE TO THE APPROVED COMPENSATION PLAN TO REFLECT A CLASSIFICATION WITH AND WITHOUT PARAMEDIC CERTIFICATION INCENTIVE PAY FOR AN 80-HOUR AND 112-HOUR FIRE BATTALION CHIEF Public Comments:

Resolution No. 2022-126
Adopt Resolution.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE TO THE APPROVED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022-2023, FY 2023-2024 AND FY 2024-2025 INCLUDING POSITIONS AFFECTED BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2023 Public Comments:

Resolution No. 2022-127
Adopt Resolution.

9.7 PROJECT 2022-1748 (BUBY) - A REQUEST TO DESIGNATE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4517 DATE AVENUE, APN 470-640-11-00 IN THE R1 (URBAN RESIDENTIAL) ZONE AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK AND TO ESTABLISH A PROPERTY PRESERVATION (MILLS ACT) AGREEMENT FOR THE SITE Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report_2022-1748 (4517 Date Ave Landmark).pdf

2. Attachment A - Draft Council Resolution for Historic Landmark Designation.pdf

3. Attachment B - Draft Council Resolution for Mills Act Agreement.pdf

4. Attachment C - Resolution HPC 2022-09 Recommending Landmark Designation.pdf

5. Attachment D - Resolution HPC 2022-10 Recommending Mills Act Agreement.pdf

6. Attachment E - Historic Resources Inventory Worksheet.pdf

7. Attachment F - Assessor Parcel Map Sheet.pdf

8. Attachment G - Historic Landmark Nomination Report.pdf Adopt Resolutions.

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE OVID AND HELEN THOMPSON HOUSE LOCATED AT 4517 DATE AVENUE, APN 470-640-11-00 AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK Public Comments:

Resolution No. 2022-128
Adopt Resolution.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A HISTORIC LANDMARK PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNERS OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK KNOWN AS THE OVID AND HELEN THOMPSON HOUSE LOCATED AT 4517 DATE AVENUE, APN 470-640-11-00 Public Comments:

Resolution No. 2022-129
Adopt Resolution.

9.8 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A HISTORIC LANDMARK PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNERS OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK KNOWN AS THE ROACH-PORTER HOUSE LOCATED AT 4990 PORTER HILL ROAD, APN 494-820-05-00 AND 494-820-06-00 Attachments
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Public Comments

1. 2022-1417 (4990 Porter Hill Road Mills Act Agreement).pdf

2. Attachment A - Draft Council Resolution for Mills Act Agreement.pdf

3. Attachment B - Assessor Parcel Map Sheet.pdf

4. Attachment C - Site photographs.pdf

5. Attachment D - Council Resolution No. 2003-090.pdf

6. Attachment E - Historic Landmark Report.pdf

7. Attachment F - Resolution No. HPC 2022-07 Recommending a Mills Act Agreement.pdf Resolution No. 2022-130
Adopt Resolution.

9.9 RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE UTILITY EASEMENT RESERVATIONS OF THE QUITCLAIM DEED AND RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION AT 4243 SUMMIT DRIVE Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report_Corrective Utility Easements 4243 Summit Drive.pdf

2. Attachment A_Draft Resolution Corrected Utility Easements 4243 Summit Dr.pdf

3. Exhibit A to Draft Resolution - Corrective Quitclaim Deed 4243 Summit Dr.pdf

4. Exhibit B to Draft Resolution - Corrective Vacation of Right of Way 4243 Summit Dr.pdf

5. Attachment B_Resolution No. 2021-124 RECORDED with QCD and ROW.pdf Resolution No. 2022-131
Adopt Resolution.

9.10 RESOLUTIONS FOR APPLICATION TO THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR A STATE REVOLVING FUND (SRF) LOAN FOR A SEWER INFLOW AND INFILTRATION MITIGATION PROJECT Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Resolutions Inflow and Infiltration Phase 7 .pdf

2. Attachment A_Resolution Authorizing Submittal of an Application.pdf

3. Attachment B_ Resolution Adopting CEQA Exemption.pdf

4. Attachment C_Resolution Pledging Revenue and Funds to Repay the Loan.pdf

5. Attachment D_Resolution Reimbursement of Expenditure.pdf

6. Attachment E_Project Location Map.pdf

7. Attachment F_City of La Mesa SRF Loan Repayment Schedules.pdf Adopt Resolutions.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR A STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN FOR THE SEWER INFLOW AND INFILTRATION MITIGATION PROJECT PHASE 7 IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $7,000,000 Public Comments:

Resolution No. 2022-132
Adopt Resolution.

RESOLUTION ADOPTING A CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION Public Comments:

RESOLUTION ADOPTING A CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FOR THE SEWER INFLOW AND INFILTRATION MITIGATION PROJECT PHASE 7 AND FORMALLY ADOPTING THE PROJECT FOR PURPOSES OF STATE REVOLVING FUND SUBMITTAL TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD Resolution No. 2022-133
Adopt Resolution.

RESOLUTION PLEDGING REVENUES AND FUNDS TO REPAY THE STATE REVOLVING LOAN FOR THE SEWER INFLOW AND INFILTRATION MITIGATION PROJECT PHASE 7 Public Comments:

Resolution No. 2022-134
Adopt Resolution.

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF PROJECT EXPENDITURES FOR THE SEWER INFLOW AND INFILTRATION MITIGATION PROJECT PHASE 7 IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $7,000,000 Public Comments:

Resolution No. 2022-135
Adopt Resolution.

9.11 HOMELESS OUTREACH AND MOBILE ENGAGEMENT (HOME) PROGRAM QUARTERLY REPORT (JULY 2022 - SEPTEMBER 2022) Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Memo_HOME Quarterly Report.pdf

2. HOME 3rd 2022 Quarterly Report.docx - Final.pdf
Receive and file.

9.12 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR THE OPERATION STONEGARDEN GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $279,000 Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report_MOA between the SD Sheriff’s Department and the LMPD for the Operation Stonegarden Grant .pdf

2. Attachment A - La Mesa Grant Fund Allocation (Exhibit A).pdf

3. Attachment B_FY 2021 Grant Assurances (Exhibit B).pdf

4. Attachment C_2021 OPSG Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification Form (Exhibit C).pdf

5. Attachment D_2021 OPSG_Memorandum Of Agreement .pdf

6. Attachment E_Draft Resolution.pdf

7. Attachment F_LMPD_FY2021 OPSG Agency Allocation.pdf
Resolution No. 2022-136
Adopt Resolution.

9.13 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT PIERCE TRIPLE COMBINATION PUMPER FROM SOUTH COAST FIRE EQUIPMENT TO BE USED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ON EMERGENCY RESPONSES Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report_Emergency Purchase of a Replacement Pierce Triple Combination Pumper.pdf

2. Attachment A - Draft Resolution-Engine 11 Emergency Purchase.pdf

3. Attachment B - HGAC Contract Pricing Worksheet.pdf
Resolution No. 2022-137
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 SECTION 2.73.010 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADJUST THE NUMBER OF COMMISSIONERS ON THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND VETERANS COMMISSION Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Memo_2022 Community Relations and Veterans Commission Membership Update.pdf

2. Attachment A_Community Relations and Veterans Commission Membership Update Ordinance.pdf City Attorney Sabine read the title of the Ordinance.

Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.

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

11. HEARINGS/ORDINANCES: SECOND READING
Public Comments:

11.1 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Memo_2nd Reading Building Code Update 2022.pdf

2. Attachment A - 2022 CA Building Standards Code Ordinance.pdf

3. Attachment B - 2022 CA Building Standards Code Review of Changes.pdf AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, INCORPORATING THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2021 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, THE 2021 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, AND THE 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, AND AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH 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 11.1.

City Attorney Sabine read the title of the Ordinance.

Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Vice Mayor Parent
Close the hearing.

For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Councilmember Baber, Vice Mayor Parent, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
Ordinance No. 2022-2900
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Vice Mayor Parent
Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.

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

11.2 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Memo_2nd Reading Fire Code Update 2022.pdf

2. Attachment A - Ordinance Adopting Fire Code.pdf

3. Attachment B - Ordinance Strikeout and Code References.pdf AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, KNOWN AS THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 9 (CCR, T-24, P-9), INCORPORATING THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2021 EDITION PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS, AND AMENDING TITLE 11 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH 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 11.2.

City Attorney Sabine read the title of the Ordinance.

Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Vice Mayor Parent
Close the hearing.

For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Councilmember Baber, Vice Mayor Parent, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
Ordinance No. 2022-2901
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Vice Mayor Parent
Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.

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

12. COUNCIL INITIATED
Public Comments:

12.1 CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTING STAFF TO DRAFT POLICIES REQUIRING PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF ALL SIGNIFICANT OR IMPACTIVE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS UNDER CONSIDERATION - COUNCILMEMBER LOTHIAN Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Council Initiated.Lothian_Public Notification of Development Projects.pdf Christopher Glenn
Thank you for the informative "Active Development Projects" list on the City's Web Site. Sharing it with my neighbors has enabled us to stay informed about the size and status of projects in our community.

Knowing when details regarding these Development Projects across the City have become available can be challanging for many to discover, along with when these Projects will be open for public comments. https://www.cityoflamesa.us/DocumentCenter/View/18331/2022-02-02-Active-Development-Projects-List Councilmember Lothian explained the purpose for requesting Council to direct staff to draft a policy to require public notification of all significant or impactive development projects under consideration.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Dianne Osterling spoke in support of directing staff to draft a policy requiring public notification of all significant or impactive development projects under consideration.

Christopher Glenn submitted a comment regarding the list of Active Developments Projects available on the City's website.

Council questions and comments continued.

Moved By
Vice Mayor Parent
Seconded By
Councilmember Baber
End the discussion and move to the next item on the agenda.

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

12.2 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE WORK PLANS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION, LA MESA COMMUNITY PARKING COMMISSION, MOBILITY COMMISSION, AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION Attachments
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Public Comments

1. CI.Shu.Baber.Commission Workplans_Climate Crisis.pdf

TO INCLUDE PROPOSED ACTIONS FOR THE CITY TO TAKE WHICH WOULD REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND POLLUTIONS AND BE CONSISTENT WITH THE CURRENT CLIMATE ACTION PLAN AS WELL AS THE ANTICIPATED CHANGES TO THE NEXT UPDATED CLIMATE ACTION PLAN - COUNCILMEMBER BABER AND COUNCILMEMBER SHU Councilmember Shu and Councilmember Baber explained the purpose for amending the work plans for the Environmental Sustainability Commission, La Mesa Community Parking Commission, Mobility Commission, and Planning Commission to include proposed actions for the City to take which would reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pollutions and be consistent with the current Climate Action Plan ("CAP") as well as the anticipated changes to the next updated CAP.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Moved By
Vice Mayor Parent
Seconded By
Councilmember Baber
Direct staff to provide the City's Climate Action Plan ("CAP") to the Environmental Sustainability Commission, La Mesa Community Parking Commission, Mobility Commission, and Planning Commission for review; have the four Commissions update their work plans to include proposed actions for the City to take which would reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pollutions and be consistent with the current CAP as well as the anticipated changes to the next updated CAP; and bring the work plans to the City Council for consideration and approval in February 2023.

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

12.3 SPRING STREET AND TROLLEY LINE GRADE SEPARATION FEASIBILITY STUDY Attachments
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Public Comments

1. CI.Shu.Baber.Grade Separation_Spring Street.pdf
Christopher Glenn
Identifying enhancements of rail operations
through La Mesa appears to be a goal we should each embrace. Grade seperation between the rail and roadway would undoubtedly reduce congestion along Spring Street and mitigate the vehicle exhaust that we each now breath.

Undoubtedly MTS and the City's Traffic Engineers have considered other means to achieve this goal, including how and when rail operators engage crossing guards. Sitting beside a crossing guard blocking the roadway, while passengers exit and board the train seems unnecessary but is a frequent event.

CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTING STAFF TO SEEK FUNDING POSSIBILITIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PARTNERING WITH THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG) TO SUBMIT A CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) PLANNING GRANT, TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF GRADE SEPARATION FOR SPRING STREET AND THE TROLLEY LINE THROUGH THE CITY OF LA MESA - COUNCILMEMBER BABER AND COUNCILMEMBER SHU
Councilmember Baber and Councilmember Shu explained the purpose for requesting Council to direct staff to research funding possibilities to assess the feasibility of grade separation for Spring Street and the trolley line.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Christopher Glenn submitted a comment in support of grade separation for Spring Street and the trolley line.

Moved By
Councilmember Baber
Seconded By
Councilmember Shu
Direct staff to seek funding possibilities including, but not limited to, partnering with the San Diego Association of Governments to submit a California Department of Transportation planning grant, to assess the feasibility of grade separation for Spring Street and the trolley line through the City of La Mesa.

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.

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