City Council - June 27, 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 6:01 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER LOTHIAN
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. PRESENTATION
Public Comments:
5.1 PROCLAIMING JULY 2023 AS PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH Public Comments:
Mayor Arapostathis read the proclamation proclaiming July 2023 as Parks and Recreation Month.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Public Comments:
Wendy Mihalic spoke regarding the update to the Climate Action Plan.
Alice Burger spoke in opposition to the proposed parole office at 8374-8376 Hercules Street.
7. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
Public Comments:
There were no conflict of interest disclosures.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
There were no public comments on Consent Calendar.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
(Items 9.1 through 9.11)
Moved by
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by
Councilmember Shu
Approve Consent Calendar Items 9.1 through 9.11.
Yes (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, 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 MEETINGS HELD TUESDAY, MAY 9 AND MAY 23, 2023 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_May09_2023.pdf
2. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_May23_2023.pdf
Approve.
9.3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2023 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - City Council Special Meeting (Closed Session)_Jun13_2023.pdf Approve.
9.4 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND THE LA MESA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2023 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC PFA_Jun13_2023.pdf
Approve.
9.5 2023-2026 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND THE HEARTLAND FIREFIGHTERS OF LA MESA LOCAL #4759 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report 6.27.23 Fire MOU.pdf
2. Attachment A - Fire MOU.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution Fire MOU 2023-06-27.pdf
4. Attachment C - Resolution Comp Plans 2023-06-27.pdf
5. Attachment D - FY 23-24 Amended Comp Plan.pdf
6. Attachment E - FY 24-25 Amended Comp Plan.pdf
7. Attachment F - FY 25-26 Amended Comp Plan.pdf
Adopt Resolutions.
a.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2023-2026 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND THE HEARTLAND FIREFIGHTERS OF LA MESA LOCAL #4759 Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2023-075
Adopt Resolution.
b.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF LA MESA COMPENSATION PLANS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-24, 2024-25, AND 2025-26 LISTING POSITIONS, SALARY RANGES/BANDS, AND PAY STEPS Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2023-076
Adopt Resolution.
9.6 RESOLUTION APPROVING UPDATES TO THE CURRENT AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT (JPA) FOR HEARTLAND COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AUTHORITY (HCFA) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo_Heartland JPA Agreement Updates and Changes 2023-06-27.pdf
2. Attachment A - La Mesa FD JPA Agreement Changes.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution Approving Updates to HCFA JPA .pdf Resolution No. 2023-077
Adopt Resolution.
9.7 RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR AN ORGANIC WASTE RECYCLING EDUCATION PROGRAM AT SCHOOLS WITHIN THE CITY OF LA MESA TO I LOVE A CLEAN SAN DIEGO Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Organics Recycling Education Program to ILACSD.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution Organics Recycling Education Program to ILACSD.pdf
3. Attachment B - ILACSD-Organic Waste School Outreach Services Agreement.pdf
4. Attachment C - Agreement Exhibit A.pdf
5. Attachment D - Fiscal Impact Certificate_ILACSD-Organic Recycling Education Program.pdf Resolution No. 2023-078
Adopt Resolution.
9.8 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_List of Projects For Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Funded by SB 1 .pdf
2. Attachment A - FY 24 SB1 Project list Resolution.pdf Resolution No. 2023-079
Adopt Resolution.
9.9 RESOLUTION AMENDING SUBSECTION 12.28.030 (14.2) OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING EXCEPTIONS TO LA MESA BOULEVARD AS A THROUGH STREET Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_AWSC La Mesa Blvd at 3rd.pdf
2. Attachment A - AWSC La Mesa Blvd at 3rd Ave Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment B - AWSC 3rd Street and La Mesa.pdf
Resolution No. 2023-080
Adopt Resolution.
9.10 RESOLUTION TO AWARD RFQ 23-18 AUTHORIZING ENGIE SERVICES, U.S., TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY PROGRAM TO IDENTIFY THE SAVINGS AND COSTS OF AN ENERGY SAVINGS PROGRAM Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_RFQ 23-18 Engie Services U.S., Comprehensive Energy Program.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution Engie Services, U.S.-Comprehensive Energy Program.pdf
3. Attachment B - Draft Scope of Work.pdf
4. Attachment C - City of La Mesa Sites.pdf
Resolution No. 2023-081
Adopt Resolution.
9.11 RESOLUTION TO AWARD BID 19-19 RENEWAL OPTION 4, TYPE B ASPHALT CONCRETE, TO SUPERIOR-READY MIX CONCRETE Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Award Bid 19-19 Renewal Option 4, Type B Asphalt Concrete, to Superior Ready Mix Concrete.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Bid 19-19 Option 4_Type B Asphalt Concrete_SRMC.pdf
3. Attachment B - Bid 19-19_Option 4_Cost Schedule_Summary_SRMC.pdf
4. Attachment C - Fiscal Impact Certificate_Asphalt Resurfacing and Repair.pdf Resolution No. 2023-082
Adopt Resolution.
10. STAFF REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - SUCCESSOR AGENCY Public Comments:
10.1 CONSIDERATION OF THE BIENNIAL BUDGET FOR 2023-2025 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_FY23-25 Biennial Budget.pdf
2. Attachment A - FY23-25 Preliminary Budget.pdf
3. Attachment B - Staffing Update.pdf
4. 2023-2025 Preliminary Biennial Budget Presentation.pdf City Manager Humora provided a brief overview of the biennial budget process and announced it was the first year the City was using the new OpenGov financial software to prepare the budget. City Manager Humora summarized the initiatives that would be implemented and those that would continue with the proposed budget, which included the expansion of the Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement (HOME) program, continued implementation of the Climate Action Plan, preparation of the environmental impact report for Waite Drive Park, completing the next phase of the Collier Park improvements, continuation of the Vision Zero policy, updating the strategic planning process, continued construction of the 100% affordable housing project at 8181 Allison Avenue, and continued improvements to the private development process.
Finance Director Royales gave an overview of the 2023-2025 Preliminary Budget, highlighting the new budget system, the budget process, the Citywide revenue and expenditure funds, the General Fund revenues and expenditures, CalPERS Retirement contributions, the staffing changes reflected in the Preliminary Budget, the Council’s General Fund Reserve Policy, and the General Fund Reserves.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Moved by
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by
Councilmember Dillard
Adopt the 2023-2025 Preliminary Budget as proposed and direct staff to return in August with the 2023-2025 Final Budget.
Yes (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
10.2 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING (1) THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2023, AND (2) THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT FACTORS USED TO CALCULATE THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_FY22-23 GANN LIMIT.pdf
2. Attachment A - FY22-23 Appropriation Limit Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment B - All Schedules.pdf
Finance Director Royales also provided background on the Appropriations Limit and discussed the various adjustment factors used in the computations.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Resolution No. 2023-083
Moved by
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by
Vice Mayor Parent
Adopt Resolution pursuant to Propositions 4 and 111, establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and selecting the growth in the new non-residential construction in the City of La Mesa, and the population growth in the City of La Mesa as the annual adjustment factors used to compute the Appropriations Limit.
Yes (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
11. HEARING
Public Comments:
11.1 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RATE ADJUSTMENTS FOR EDCO DISPOSAL CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_EDCO Rate Adjustment 2023.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution Authorizing Rate Adjustment 2023.pdf
3. Attachment B - Exhibit 1-Proposed La Mesa Rates Revised.pdf
4. Attachment C - Rate Comparison.pdf
5. Attachment D - Report on Agreed Upon Procedures.pdf
6. Attachment E - Letters of Protest.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 11.1.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Throne gave a report on the rate proposal from EDCO, the Proposition 218 notification process, and the number of protest letters received. Director of Public Works/City Engineer also discussed the final report from an independent accounting firm that reviewed the rate increase request.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Nina spoke in opposition to the rate adjustments for EDCO Disposal Corporation.
Aaron Landau spoke in support of EDCO Disposal Corporation and the services it provides to the residents of La Mesa.
Council questions and comments continued.
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. 2023-084
Moved by
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by
Vice Mayor Parent
Approve the two-year EDCO rates for refuse, recycling, and organic waste collection and adopt Resolution.
Yes (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Councilmember Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
12. 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.
13. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))
Public Comments:
Vice Mayor Parent reported on his trip to Sacramento on June 20, 2023, to testify at the Senate Housing Committee about legislation.
14. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
Public Comments:
There were no remarks.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
At 6:56 p.m., Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting in honor and memory of former Councilmember Guy McWhirter, a lifelong resident of La Mesa who truly loved and cared for the City of La Mesa and its residents.