City Council - June 13, 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 LOTHIAN
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:
Item 11.1 was deleted from the agenda.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Public Comments:
Peter Carzis spoke on homelessness.
Dawn-Marie Tol spoke regarding the discussions that occurred at the City's Strategic Planning Workshop on Saturday, June 10, 2023, and the La Mesa neighborhoods outside of the Downtown Village area.
Alice Burger spoke in opposition to the proposed parole office at 8374-8376 Hercules Street.
Kyle Nyswonger spoke in opposition to the proposed parole office at 8374-8376 Hercules Street.
John Schmitz spoke on the third grade classes that visited the La Mesa Library, Police Department, Fire Department, and City Hall during the months of May and June.
7. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
Public Comments:
There were no conflict of interest disclosures.
8. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
Public Comments:
8.1 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO FILL THE UNSCHEDULED VACANCIES ON THE COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo_CPOB Appointments 2023-06-13.pdf
2. Attachment A - Applicant List CPOB_May.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution.CPOB Appointment_June.pdf
Mayor Arapostathis nominated the following individuals for appointment to the Community Police Oversight Board:
Luke Martin, Police Beat 3 representative
Susan Wayne, Older Adult representative
Resolution No. 2023-064
Moved by
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by
Vice Mayor Parent
Approve the appointment of Luke Martin, Police Beat 3 representative, and Susan Wayne, Older Adult representative, to the Community Police Oversight Board, and adopt the Resolution confirming the appointments.
Yes (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
There were no public comments on Consent Calendar.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
(Items 10.1 through 10.11)
Councilmember Shu requested Item 10.7 be pulled for separate consideration.
Moved by
Councilmember Shu
Seconded by
Mayor Arapostathis
Approve Consent Calendar Items 10.1 through 10.11, except for Item 10.7.
Yes (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
10.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING Public Comments:
Approve.
10.2 NOTICE THAT ALL CITY OF LA MESA ACCOUNTS HELD WITH UNION BANK WERE ABSORBED BY US BANK EFFECTIVE MAY 30, 2023 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo_US Bank Notice .pdf
Receive and file.
10.3 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE FY 22 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (SHSGP) - URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) GRANT Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report _FY 22 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant.pdf
2. Attachment A - FY22 UASI Grant Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment B - FY22 MOU and Standard Assurances - La Mesa.pdf Resolution No. 2023-065
Adopt Resolution.
10.4 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR THE COLLIER PARK RENOVATION, PHASE 2, BID NO. 23-05, TO DE LA FUENTE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_CO2 - Bid 23-05 Collier Park Renovation Phase 2.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution Bid 23-05 DLF CO2.pdf
3. Attachment B - Contract Change Order Form.pdf
Resolution No. 2023-066
Adopt Resolution.
10.5 RESOLUTION APPROVING A TASK ORDER TO COMPASS ROSE GIS FOR AS-NEEDED MAPPING AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Compass Rose GIS Task Order.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution Task Order Compass Rose GIS.pdf
3. Attachment B - GIS Proposal FY 24.pdf
4. Attachment C - Fiscal Impact Certificate_Task Order Compass Rose GIS.pdf
5. Attachment D - Fiscal Impact Certificate_Task Order Compass Rose GIS (2).pdf Resolution No. 2023-067
Adopt Resolution.
10.6 RESOLUTION AWARDING A TASK ORDER TO HARRIS AND ASSOCIATES FOR WASTEWATER UTILITY BILLING, ANNUAL ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED SERVICES Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Harris and Associates Task Order 5.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Harris and Associates Task order 5.pdf
3. Attachment B - Harris La Mesa Proposal 2023-24 Final.pdf
4. Attachment C - Fiscal Impact Certificate_Task Order Harris and Associates.pdf Resolution No. 2023-068
Adopt Resolution.
10.8 RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 12.44.130 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE INSTALLING A DISABLED PERSONS PARKING SPACE AT 4847 PARKS AVENUE Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Accessible Space at 4847 Parks Avenue.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution Park Avenue Disabled Space.pdf
3. Attachment B - 4847 Parks - Location Photo-update.pdf Resolution No. 2023-069
Adopt Resolution.
10.9 RESOLUTION AWARDING FOURTH RENEWAL OPTION OF ANNUAL CONTRACT INCLUDING CPI INCREASE FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE, EMERGENCY REPAIRS, AND RELATED CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TO SOUTHWEST TRAFFIC SIGNAL SERVICE, INC.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Fourth Renewal Option Annual Contract-Southwest Traffic Signal Service.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution Southwest Traffic Signal Service.pdf
3. Attachment B - Fourth Amndmnt Southwest Traffic Signal Service.pdf
4. Attachment C - Fiscal Impact Certificate_Fourth Renewal CPI Southwest Traffic Signal Service Inc.pdf Resolution No. 2023-070
Adopt Resolution.
10.10 RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO SOUTHWEST TRAFFIC SIGNAL SERVICE, INC.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Contract for Street Light Maintenance and Emergency Repairs.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution Street Light Maintenance Contract.pdf
3. Attachment B - Bid Breakdown Street Light Maintenance Contract.pdf
4. Attachment C - Bid Summary Street Light Maintenance Contract.pdf
5. Attachment D - Fiscal Impact Certificate_Maintenance Southwest Traffic Signal Service Inc.pdf Resolution No. 2023-071
Adopt Resolution.
10.11 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR STREET SWEEPING SERVICES WITH SWEEPING CORPORATION OF AMERICA Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Contract Street Sweeping Services with Sweeping Corporation of America.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution Street Sweeping Services Contract.pdf
3. Attachment B - Proposal.pdf
4. Attachment C - Billing .pdf
5. Attachment D - Fiscal Impact Certificate_Street Sweeping Services-Sweeping Corporation of America.pdf Resolution No. 2023-072
Adopt Resolution.
10.7 RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE STANDARD SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO ENERGY POLICY INITIATIVES CENTER FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2 (CAP UPDATE) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with USD EPIC.pdf
2. Attachment A - USD EPIC Agreement Amendment Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment B - First Amendment_USD EPIC Agreement.pdf
4. Attachment C - First Amendment Attachment 1.pdf
5. Attachment D - First Amendment Attachment 2.pdf
6. Attachment E - Executed Agreement with EPIC.pdf
7. Attachment F - Fiscal Impact Certificate_First Amndmnt University of San Diego Energy Policy-CAP.pdf Councilmember Shu requested the following changes be made to the first amendment to the standard services agreement for professional services with the University of San Diego Energy Policy Initiatives Center for consultant services for the Climate Action Plan Amendment No. 2 (CAP Update):
The CAP will have flexible greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals based on the most recent science based targets to reach climate stabilization, to be reviewed annually and updated as needed. This will include, but is not limited to, state and international reports, plans, and findings; and GHG reduction targets are to be prorated to have goals no less than every two years.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Moved by
Councilmember Shu
Seconded by
Mayor Arapostathis
Direct staff to return to Council with a second amendment to the standard services agreement for professional services with the University of San Diego Energy Policy Initiatives Center for consultant services for the CAP Update for Council consideration and possible approval that incorporates the following changes: (1) the CAP will have flexible GHG reduction goals based on the most recent science based targets to reach climate stabilization, to be reviewed annually and updated as needed. This will include, but is not limited to, state and international reports, plans, and findings; and (2) GHG reduction targets are to be prorated to have goals no less than every two years.
Yes (4)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Vice Mayor Parent, and Councilmember Dillard No (1)
Councilmember Lothian
Approved (4 to 1)
Resolution No. 2023-073
Moved by
Councilmember Shu
Seconded by
Mayor Arapostathis
Adopt Resolution approving a first amendment to the standard services agreement for professional services between the City of La Mesa and the University of San Diego Energy Policy Initiatives Center for consultant services for the CAP Update.
Yes (4)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Vice Mayor Parent, and Councilmember Dillard No (1)
Councilmember Lothian
Approved (4 to 1)
11. CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL AND LA MESA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY Public Comments:
11.1 ACCEPTANCE OF BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MESA FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo_Fiscal Year 2022 Audit.pdf
2. Attachment A - 2022 Independent Auditor Report Final .pdf
3. Attachment B - 2022 Final SAS114 Letter.pdf
4. Attachment C - 2022 Final City Response.pdf
5. Attachment D - 2022 Final Government Auditing Standards Report.pdf
6. Attachment E - 2022 Final Appropriations Limit Report.pdf This Item was deleted from the agenda.
12. HEARING
Public Comments:
12.1 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REPORT WITH THE FINAL DETERMINATION OF SEWER SERVICE CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 TO BE COLLECTED ON THE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLL Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_FY 24 Sewer Service Charges.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution FY 24 Sewer Service Charges.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 12.1.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Throne explained the process to place sewer service charges on the property tax bills and discussed the customer outreach efforts and the appeal process.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Moved by
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by
Vice Mayor Parent
Close the hearing.
Yes (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
Resolution No. 2023-074
Moved by
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by
Vice Mayor Parent
Adopt Resolution.
Yes (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, 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))
Public Comments:
There were no reports.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
Public Comments:
There were no remarks.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 6:59 p.m.