Minutes, closed session — La Mesa City Council, April 25, 2023

City Council - April 25, 2023

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 DILLARD
Public Comments:

1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:

2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Public Comments:

City Attorney Sabine announced there were no reportable actions.

3. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Public Comments:

There were no comments.

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 MAY 2023 AS WATER SAFETY MONTH
Public Comments:

The Mayor read the proclamation proclaiming May 2023 as Water Safety Month.

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

John Schmitz announced that during the month of May a number of 3rd grade classes would be touring the La Mesa Library, City Hall, Police Station, and Fire Station.

William Best spoke regarding their issues with the City's building division.

8. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
Public Comments:

There were no conflict of interest disclosures.

9. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
Public Comments:

9.1 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO FILL AN UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Memo_CPOB Appointment 2023-04-25.pdf

2. Attachment A - Applicant List CPOB_April.pdf

3. Attachment B - Resolution.CPOB Appointment_April.pdf Mayor Arapostathis nominated Manuel Gomez for appointment to the Community Police Oversight Board as the Police Beat 1 representative.

Councilmember Shu announced that the Community Police Oversight Board Police Beat 3 representative seat was vacant and encouraged members of the community to apply.

Resolution No. 2023-032
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Councilmember Dillard
Approve the appointment of Manuel Gomez to the Community Police Oversight Board as the Police Beat 1 representative and adopt Resolution confirming the appointment.

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

10. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:

Melissa Weiss Walter spoke in opposition to Item 11.12.

Christopher Glenn submitted a comment on Item 11.4

11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
(Items 11.1 through 11.12)
*If a public hearing item is part of the Consent Calendar, the public hearing shall be deemed held if the item is not removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion and possible action (Items 11.2 and 11.7) Councilmember Lothian requested Item 11.11 be pulled for separate consideration.

Councilmember Shu requested Item 11.12 be pulled for separate consideration.

Moved By
Vice Mayor Parent
Seconded By
Mayor Arapostathis
Approve Consent Calendar Items 11.1 through 11.10.

For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, 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 *QUIMBY ACT PARKLAND DEDICATION IN-LIEU FEE AND PARK ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT IMPACT FEE Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report_Quimby Act Parkland Dedication Fee and Park Acquisition and Improvement Impact Fee.pdf

2. Attachment A_RESO Park Impact Fees 2023.pdf
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINDINGS FOR THE QUIMBY ACT PARKLAND DEDICATION IN-LIEU FEE AND PARK ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT IMPACT FEE AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66000 ET SEQ. AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR PROJECTS AS OUTLINED IN THE PARKS MASTER PLAN Resolution No. 2023-033
Adopt Resolution.

11.3 RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING POOLING OF SELF-INSURANCE THROUGH THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION (WC) PROGRAM OF PUBLIC ENTITY RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (PERMA) AND APPLICATION TO THE DIRECTOR OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS FOR A CERTIFICATE OF CONSENT Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report_PERMA WC Program.pdf

2. Attachment A - Resolution_WC_DIR_SelfInsureCert_LaMesa.pdf

3. Attachment B - Resolution_WC_PERMA_Membership.pdf
Adopt Resolutions.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE DIRECTOR OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR A CERTIFICATE OF CONSENT TO SELF-INSURE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LIABILITIES Public Comments:

Resolution No. 2023-034
Adopt Resolution.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING POOLING OF SELF-INSURANCE THROUGH THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAM OF PERMA Public Comments:

Resolution No. 2023-035
Adopt Resolution.

11.4 RESOLUTION AWARDING RFP 23-14 FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFFING/RESOURCE ANALYSIS SERVICES TO CITYGATE ASSOCIATES, LLC Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report_RFP 23-14 for Police Department Staffing-Resource Analysis Services.pdf

2. Attachment A -RFP 23-14 Award Resolution.pdf

3. Attachment B - Citygate Proposal - La Mesa PD Staffing and Resource Analysis (02-27-23).pdf

4. Attachment C - Fiscal Impact Certificate_Citygate Associates, LLC.pdf Christopher Glenn
La Mesa City Council - April 25, 2023 - Item #11.4 - Police Resource Analysis Citygate has not conveyed in their Proposal an appreciation of the City’s commitment to the Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement Program (HOME). This proven restructuring of the La Mesa Police Department’s response to non-emergency calls for homeless services allows for the reallocation of sworn officers and PD resources to other aspects of public safety. Will it be discounted or overlooked as a best practice for the Department? The City of La Mesa has also recognized the value added to public safety by the creation of a Community Police Oversight Board. Their role includes the recommendation of alternative crime-prevention policies and strategies to the Chief of Police, City Council, and City Manager. Will their input be considered by Citygate regarding the role in public safety of social services, including but not limited to those related to mental health, alcohol and substance abuse, homelessness, juvenile justice, and education? By working with mental health professionals, law enforcement can better identify and respond to individuals with mental health issues in a way that is both safe and effective. This can help to reduce the number of people who are incarcerated for minor offenses related to mental health, and it can also help to prevent more serious crimes from occurring.

By working with the community to develop and implement mental health strategies, law enforcement can build trust and rapport with community members. This can make it easier for law enforcement to do their jobs, and it can also help to prevent crime.

Overall, law enforcement strategies and engagement related to mental health, crisis response, and homelessness response can have a number of positive benefits for both the community and individuals with mental health issues.

By providing juveniles with the resources and support they need to succeed, law enforcement can help to reduce the likelihood that they will become offenders. Overall, law enforcement strategies and engagement related to juvenile justice and community engagement can have a number of positive benefits for both the community and juveniles.

Respectfully,
Christopher Glenn
Resolution No. 2023-036
Adopt Resolution.

11.5 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REPAIR OF THE 2021 PIERCE FIRE ENGINE BY FIRETRUCKS UNLIMITED TO BE USED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ON EMERGENCY RESPONSES Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report_2021 Pierce Fire Engine Repair.pdf

2. Attachment A - Resolution 2021 Pierce Fire Engine Repair.pdf

3. Attachment B - La Mesa 2021 Pierce Enforcer Pumper Estimate updated 041923.pdf

4. Attachment C - City of La Mesa Fire Truck 11 - 22-167894 - Appraisal Report.pdf Resolution No. 2023-037
Adopt Resolution.

11.6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO INITIATE THE NOTIFICATION PROCESS REQUIRED BY PROPOSITION 218 AND SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A PROPOSED INCREASE IN EDCO TRASH RATES TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report_Prop 218 and Schedule a Public Hearing for EDCO Trash Rates.pdf

2. Attachment A - Prop 218 Notice 2024-25 DRAFT.pdf

3. Attachment B - SD County Rates DRAFT.pdf

4. Attachment C - Fiscal Impact Certificate_Prop 218 Edco Trash Rates.pdf Authorize staff to initiate the notification process required by Proposition 218 and schedule a public hearing for a proposed increase in EDCO trash rates to be effective July 1, 2023.

11.7 *SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG) ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT TO THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CONGESTION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (RTCIP) DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report_RTCIP Development Impact Fee Update Fiscal Year 23-24.pdf

2. Attachment A - Resolution RTCIP Annual Fee Update.pdf RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SANDAG ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT TO THE RTCIP DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SANDAG COMMISSION ORDINANCE 04-01 AND TRANSNET EXTENSION ORDINANCE AND EXPENDITURE PLAN Resolution No. 2023-038
Adopt Resolution.

11.8 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR CONSTRUCTION TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES TO ARDURRA GROUP, INC., FOR THE EL CAJON BOULEVARD AND JESSIE AVENUE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report_CO1 - Ardurra bid 23-01.pdf

2. Attachment A - Resolution Ardurra CO-1.pdf

3. Attachment B - Bid 23-01 Budget Increase Request Rev0 030223.pdf

4. Attachment C - Fiscal Impact Certificate_CO1 Ardurra Group, Inc.pdf Resolution No. 2023-039
Adopt Resolution.

11.9 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR THE COLLIER PARK PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO HELIX ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING, INC.

Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report_CO1 - Helix Environmental Planning - Collier Park.pdf

2. Attachment A - Reso-Helix Env CO-1.pdf

3. Attachment B - Collier Park_CR Augment.pdf

4. Attachment C - Fiscal Impact Certificate_CO1 Collier Park Phase 2.pdf Resolution No. 2023-040
Adopt Resolution.

11.10 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TASK ORDER TO DMAX ENGINEERING FOR DRY WEATHER MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER (MS4) OUTFALL MONITORING AND PERSISTENT FLOW PROGRAM Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report Dry Weather 2023 DMAX Engineering.pdf

2. Attachment A - Resolution-Task Order DMAX Engineering.pdf

3. Attachment B - La Mesa MS4 Outfall Monitoring 2023_Rev1.pdf Resolution No. 2023-041
Adopt Resolution.

11.11 RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW FOR PROJECT 2021-48 (SEA ANEMONE LLC) Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report_2021-48 (Sea Anemone LLC) DRB Ratification.pdf

2. Attachment A - DRB Certification of Action for Project 2021-48.pdf

3. Attachment B - Assessor Parcel Map Sheets.pdf

4. Attachment C - Site Photographs.pdf

5. Attachment D - Community Development Director Notice of Decision 2023-02.pdf

6. Attachment E - Correspondence from Residents.pdf

7. Attachment F - Project Plans.pdf
A PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT AT 8875 LA MESA BOULEVARD 5101-5131 GARFIELD STREET, AND 8940 DAILEY ROAD, APN 494-840-08-00, 494-840-09-00, 494-840-25-00, 494-840-26-00, 494-840-27-00, AND 494-850-01-00 IN THE RB-D-MU (RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS/URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY/MIXED USE OVERLAY), C-D-MU (GENERAL COMMERCIAL/URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY / MIXED USE OVERLAY), R3-P-MU (MULTIPLE UNIT RESIDENTIAL/ SCENIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY/URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY), AND R1-P (URBAN RESIDENTIAL/SCENIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY) ZONES Councilmember Lothian inquired about the parking arrangements for the residents of the proposed development.

Associate Planner Kinnard responded to Councilmember Lothian's inquiry.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Moved By
Vice Mayor Parent
Seconded By
Councilmember Dillard
Approve.

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

11.12 RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE COUNCIL’S DESIRE NOT TO HAVE FUTURE PROPOSALS FROM STAFF REGARDING NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY COUNCIL Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Memo_No New Residential Development Impact Fees Resolution 2023-04-25.pdf

2. Attachment A - Resolution No New Development Impact Fees.pdf Councilmember Shu expressed his opposition to the Resolution affirming the Council's desire not to have future proposals from staff regarding new residential development impact fees unless otherwise directed by staff.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Resolution No. 2023-042
Moved By
Vice Mayor Parent
Seconded By
Mayor Arapostathis
Adopt Resolution.

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

12. STAFF REPORTS
Public Comments:

12.1 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE TO BE CHARGED BY VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report_Adoption of the Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.pdf

2. Attachment A - Resolution_Adoption of Fee Schedule_FY23-24.pdf

3. Attachment B - Proposed Fee Schedule_FY 23-24.pdf
Purchasing Officer Munzenmaier provided a PowerPoint presentation on the City’s Cost Allocation and User Fee Study, highlighting the new and adjusted fees.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Resolution No. 2023-043
Moved By
Vice Mayor Parent
Seconded By
Councilmember Shu
Adopt Resolution adopting a fee schedule to be charged by various City departments for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

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

12.2 CONSIDERATION OF HEARTLAND COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AND HEARTLAND FIRE TRAINING FACILITY AUTHORITY CHANGE OF COUNCIL REPRESENTATION Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Memo_Heartland Committees Change of Council Representation.pdf Vice Mayor Parent explained he was not able to be the primary representative for the San Diego Community Power Board of Directors and the two Heartland Boards due to conflicting meeting schedules.

Council questions and comments ensued.

ACTION
: Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to appoint Councilmember Dillard as the primary representative on the Heartland Communications Facility Authority Board and the Heartland Fire Training Facility Authority Board.

12.3 CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORTING AND APPROVAL OF CONTINUED USE PER LA MESA ORDINANCE NO. 2022-2896 (LA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT'S MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY - ASSEMBLY BILL 481 Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report_Assembly Bill 481 Ordinance and PD Report.pdf

2. Attachment A - Resolution AB 481 Ordinance Renewal.pdf

3. Exhibit A - Annual AB 481 Report.pdf

4. Exhibit B - Ordinance No. 2022-2896.pdf

5. Exhibit C - AB 481 Policy.pdf
Chief Sweeney provided a PowerPoint presentation on the La Mesa Police Department's Annual Military Equipment Report, highlighting the requirements of AB 481, the complaints received, the military equipment violations discovered, and the additional acquisitions of military equipment in 2023.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Councilmember Dillard
(1) Accept the Military Equipment Use Policy Annual Report; and (2) Approve the policy and the continued use of Military Equipment by the La Mesa Police Department based on the findings as required by law.

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

13. HEARINGS
Public Comments:

13.1 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN 6TH CYCLE UPDATE Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report_Revised Housing Element 6th Cycle.pdf

2. Attachment A - Resolution Housing Element 6th Cycle.pdf

3. Attachment B - Revised Housing Element.pdf

4. Attachment C - July 27, 2021 City Council staff report.pdf

5. Attachment D - Resolution 2021-094.pdf

6. Attachment E - Correspondence from HCD dated October 29, 2021.pdf

7. Attachment F - Sites Inventory Map.pdf

8. Attachment G - Environmental Initial Study and Negative Declaration.pdf Stephen Russell
The San Diego Housing Federation has been the collective voice of those who support, build, and finance affordable housing in the San Diego region since its inception in 1990. San Diego Housing Federation creates affordable housing opportunities for low-income people by expanding the knowledge, capacity, and influence of the affordable housing development community. On behalf of the Federation, we are writing to provide comments and feedback on the revised 6th Cycle Housing Element for the City of La Mesa. The revised Housing Element contains a number of actionable items that will help La Mesa make progress toward meeting its housing goals.

It is important to call out the significant challenges that most California communities face in achieving the goals of Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH). The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), in its letter to the City of La Mesa dated 10/29/2021, clearly called out the need for the City of La Mesa to adopt additional measures to encourage the production of housing for all segments of the population, including those with special needs and extremely low income. The Element as revised responds to this need through Goals HE-2 and HE-3.

We appreciate the efforts made by the City of La Mesa to address these and other concerns expressed by HCD and would like to further recommend that the adoption of additional affordable housing development incentives, including a thoughtful density bonus program and a robust inclusionary program that would incentivize the development of both market-rate and affordable homes. By pairing Inclusionary and Density Bonus Programs, you can provide incentives for housing developers to develop both more affordable housing and the mixed-income communities that you need to meet the goals of Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing.

We support the adoption of the revised 6th Cycle Housing Element prepared by staff, with the recommendations that the City aggressively pursue the policies noted in the revised element, and that you include the development of an Inclusionary Housing Policy, paired with a Density Bonus program, to help meet your AFFH and affordable housing goals.

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 13.1.

Director of Community Development Kusiak provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Housing Element of the General Plan 6th Cycle update, highlighting the Housing Element update process, the affordable housing revisions, the site inventory revisions, the City's Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), the next steps in the Housing Element process, and the environmental review.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Stephen Russell, on behalf of the San Diego Housing Federation, submitted a comment in support of the adoption of the revised 6th Cycle Housing Element prepared by staff, with the recommendations that the City aggressively pursue the policies noted in the revised Housing Element, and include the development of an Inclusionary Housing Policy, paired with a Density Bonus program, to help meet the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) and affordable housing goals.

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

For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
Resolution No. 2023-044
Moved By
Vice Mayor Parent
Seconded By
Councilmember Shu
Adopt Resolution approving the revised Housing Element 6th Cycle update including a provision authorizing the Community Development Director to make non-legislative technical updates as directed by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

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

13.2 CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2023-2024 AND A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 Attachments
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Public Comments

1. Staff Report_CDBG FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan and FY 2022-23 Annual Action Plan Amendment.pdf

2. Attachment A - Resolution approving FY 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan.pdf

3. Attachment B - Resolution approving FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Amendment.pdf

4. Attachment C - Draft 2023-2024 Action Plan.pdf

5. Attachment D - Draft 2022-2023 Action Plan Amendment.pdf 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 13.2.

Associate Planner Kinnard provided a PowerPoint presentation on the CDBG program, the 2023-2024 Consolidated Plan goals, the proposed projects for FY 2023-2024, and the proposed allocation of CDBG program funds for FY 2023-2024.

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

For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
Resolution No. 2023-045 and Resolution No. 2023-046
Moved By
Vice Mayor Parent
Seconded By
Mayor Arapostathis
(1) Adopt Resolution
approving the FY 202
3 -
20 2
4 Annual Action Plan for the CDBG program and authorizing submittal to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and (2) Adopt Resolution
approving a substantial amendment to the
FY 202
2 -
20 2
3 Annual Action Plan for the CDBG program
and authorizing submittal to HUD.

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

14. COUNCIL INITIATED
Public Comments:

14.1 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST THAT STAFF APPLY FOR AN INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ORDINANCE GRANT- COUNCILMEMBER SHU Attachments
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Public Comments

1. CI.Shu.Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Grant 2023-04-25.pdf Stephen Russell
The San Diego Housing Federation has been the collective voice of those who support, build, and finance affordable housing in the San Diego region since its inception in 1990. San Diego Housing Federation creates affordable housing opportunities for low-income people by expanding the knowledge, capacity, and influence of the affordable housing development community.

The San Diego Housing Federation endorses the request by Councilmember Jack Shu to apply for a grant to begin a study of the potential for Inclusionary Housing in La Mesa, as it would enable the City of La Mesa to access valuable resources for studying inclusionary housing directly within their community. By gaining a deeper understanding of this approach to affordable housing, La Mesa will also be better equipped to fulfill its housing element goals. Furthermore, such knowledge would be beneficial to the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) initiative.

Councilmember Shu explained the purpose for requesting the Council direct staff to apply for an inclusionary housing ordinance grant.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Stephen Russell, on behalf of the San Diego Housing Federation, submitted a comment endorsing the request by Councilmember Shu to apply for a grant to begin a study of the potential for inclusionary housing in La Mesa.

ACTION
: Following Council discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to bring to the strategic planning workshop a report on the share of multifamily development since the adoption of the City's Affordable Homes Bonus program that includes affordable deed restriction onsite units.

Moved By
Councilmember Shu
Seconded By
Councilmember Dillard
Direct staff to pursue a grant application with San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) or other organizations to help the City study the housing issues and draft an inclusionary housing ordinance.

For (2)
Councilmember Shu, and Councilmember Dillard
Against (3)
Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Parent, and Councilmember Lothian Failed (2 to 3)

15. 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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