City Council - August 08, 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. 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. ANNUAL ROTATION OF THE VICE MAYOR
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo_2023 Vice Mayor Rotation.pdf
Mayor Arapostathis thanked Councilmember Parent for his service as Vice Mayor and announced Councilmember Lothian would be the next Vice Mayor.
6. PRESENTATION
Public Comments:
6.1 CITY TREASURER'S QUARTERLY REPORT
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Treasurer's Report 06-30-23.pdf
2. Treasurer's Report 06-30-23 Attachment A.pdf
3. Treasurer's Report 06-30-23 Attachment B.pdf
4. Treasurer's Report_PowerPoint.pdf
City Treasurer Strabone made a presentation regarding the investment earnings and the status of the investment portfolio for the quarter ending June 30, 2023.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Public Comments:
Brenda Hammond spoke regarding harassment and the San Diego County Health and Human Services Department.
Truth spoke regarding the annual rotation of the Vice Mayor, the City's agenda page, Assembly Bill 43 and Assembly Bill 1938, and efforts to disincentivize driving.
8. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
Public Comments:
There were no conflict of interest disclosures.
9. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Public Comments:
9.1 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO FILL THE VACANCY ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo_ESC Appointment 2023-08-08.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution.August.ESC.pdf
3. Attachment B - Applicant.ESC.August.pdf
Mayor Arapostathis nominated Barbara Shustek to the Environmental Sustainability Commission.
Resolution No. 2023-093
Moved by
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by
Vice Mayor Lothian
Approve the appointment of Barbara Shustek to the Environmental Sustainability Commission as the older adult population representative and adopt Resolution confirming the appointment.
Yes (4)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Vice Mayor Lothian Absent (1)
Councilmember Shu
Approved (4 to 0)
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
Truth spoke on Items 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.6, 11.7, and 11.8.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
(Items 11.1 through 11.8)
Moved by
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by
Councilmember Parent
Approve Consent Calendar Items 11.1 through 11.8.
Yes (4)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Vice Mayor Lothian Absent (1)
Councilmember Shu
Approved (4 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 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND LA MESA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2023 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC PFA_Jul11_2023.pdf
Approve.
11.3 APPROVAL FOR MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2023 ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, FROM SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Council Travel Request Form_Mayor Arapostathis.pdf
Approve.
11.4 APPROVAL OF A MEDIATION POLICY FOR THE COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Approval of a Mediation Policy for the Community Police Oversight Board.pdf
2. Attachment A - Mediation Policy.pdf
Approve.
11.5 ACCEPTANCE OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE CITY OF LA MESA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Investment Policy 2023-2024.pdf
Approve.
11.6 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo_2023-2024 Proposition D Tax Levy.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution 23-24 Prop D Refunding Bonds Levy Rate.pdf
3. Attachment B - ANALYSIS La Mesa GO Bond Annual Tax Rate Calculation 2023-24 8-2-23.pdf Resolution No. 2023-094
Adopt Resolution.
11.7 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 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_Collier Park Ph2 Change Order No3.pdf
2. Attachment A - Reso-Bid 23-05 DLF CO3.pdf
3. Attachment B - Contract Change Order Form.pdf
Resolution No. 2023-095
Adopt Resolution.
11.8 RESOLUTION APPROVING A LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH SYMBIUM CORPORATION FOR AUTOMATED SOLAR PERMITTING Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Symbium SB379 Agreement.pdf
2. Attachment A - Symbium Resolution Agreement.pdf
3. Attachment B - Symbium Master Licensing Agreement La Mesa.pdf Resolution No. 2023-096
Adopt Resolution.
12. STAFF REPORT - CITY COUNCIL - PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - SUCCESSOR AGENCY Public Comments:
12.1 CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING THE FINAL BIENNIAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 AND FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. FY23-24 Final Biennium Budget.pdf
2. Attachment A_FINAL 2023-2025 BUDGET.pdf
3. Attachment B_Resolution Biennial Budget.pdf
4. 2023-2025 Final Biennial Budget Presentation.pdf
Finance Director Royales presented the final biennial budget and explained the changes that were made from the preliminary budget. Finance Director Royales said staff recommended the Council accept the recommended changes to the preliminary budget and adopt the final budgets for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 as proposed.
Truth spoke regarding the City's reserve policy and the various expenditures and revenues included in the final budget.
Resolution No. 2023-097
Moved by
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by
Councilmember Parent
Adopt Resolution adopting a budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Yes (4)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Vice Mayor Lothian Absent (1)
Councilmember Shu
Approved (4 to 0)
13. HEARINGS
Public Comments:
13.1 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES ENCUMBERING LOTS 267 THROUGH 281 ON ROSARITA DRIVE, COROLYN DRIVE, CINTHIA STREET AND EASTRIDGE DRIVE PER MAP NO. 4501, EASTRIDGE, UNIT NO. 3 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Summary Vacation of an Existing Public Utility Easement Lots 267 through 281-Various streets.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment B - Vacation Exhibit.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 13.1.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Throne explained the purpose and process of the easement vacation and described the location of the property.
Moved by
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by
Councilmember Parent
Close the hearing.
Yes (4)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Vice Mayor Lothian Absent (1)
Councilmember Shu
Approved (4 to 0)
Resolution No. 2023-098
Moved by
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by
Vice Mayor Lothian
Adopt Resolution.
Yes (4)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Vice Mayor Lothian Absent (1)
Councilmember Shu
Approved (4 to 0)
13.2 CONSIDERATION OF A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_CDBG Action Plan FY 2023-24 Amendment.pdf
2. Attachment A - Draft Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution No. 2023-045.pdf
4. Attachment C - Draft 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan Amendment.pdf
5. Item 13.2 CDBG AAP Amendment_PowerPoint.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 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan goals, the amendments to the FY 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan, and the allocation of CDBG program funds for FY 2023-2024.
Truth spoke regarding the public outreach efforts and the allocation of CDBG program funds.
Moved by
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by
Councilmember Parent
Close the hearing.
Yes (4)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Vice Mayor Lothian Absent (1)
Councilmember Shu
Approved (4 to 0)
Resolution No. 2023-099
Moved by
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by
Councilmember Parent
Adopt Resolution approving a substantial amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and authorizing submittal to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Yes (4)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Vice Mayor Lothian Absent (1)
Councilmember Shu
Approved (4 to 0)
14. 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.
14.1 CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE ADJUSTMENT TO THE RESPECTIVE CONTRACTS FOR THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY; AND, ADJUSTMENT OF THE SALARY BAND FOR THE DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Subcommittee Report_CM and CA Contract Amendments 2023-08-08.pdf
2. Attachment A_Resolution 3rd Amendment CM Agreement.pdf
3. Attachment B_Resolution 3rd Amendment CA Agreement.pdf
4. Attachment C_Resolution Updated FY 23-24 Compensation Plan.pdf
5. Attachment C_Resolution Attachment - FY 23-24 Amended Compensation Plan.pdf
6. Attachment D_3rd Amendment CM Contract.pdf
7. Attachment E_3rd Amendment CA Contract.pdf
Council Ad-Hoc Subcommittee: Mayor Arapostathis and Councilmember Dillard Mayor Arapostathis and Councilmember Dillard explained what was considered when determining the proposed adjustments to the contracts for the City Manager and City Attorney.
a.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Public Comments:
Mayor Arapostathis read the following statement in to the record: "In compliance with the Government Code this action specifically does the following:
Authorizes a 5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment ("COLA") increase and 6% market increase in salary; and Authorizes an additional 60 hours to the maximum vacation accrual total." Resolution No. 2023-100
Moved by
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by
Councilmember Dillard
Adopt Resolution.
Yes (4)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Vice Mayor Lothian Absent (1)
Councilmember Shu
Approved (4 to 0)
b.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE MOST RECENT CITY ATTORNEY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Public Comments:
Mayor Arapostathis read the following statement into the record: "In compliance with the Government Code this action specifically does the following:
Authorizes a 5% COLA increase and 6% market increase in salary; and Authorizes an additional 60 hours to the maximum vacation accrual total." Resolution No. 2023-101
Moved by
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by
Councilmember Dillard
Adopt Resolution.
Yes (4)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Vice Mayor Lothian Absent (1)
Councilmember Shu
Approved (4 to 0)
c.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED CITY OF LA MESA COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 LISTING POSITIONS, SALARY RANGES/BANDS, AND PAY STEPS Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2023-102
Moved by
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by
Councilmember Dillard
Adopt Resolution.
Yes (4)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Vice Mayor Lothian Absent (1)
Councilmember Shu
Approved (4 to 0)
15. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))
Public Comments:
There were no reports.
16. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
Public Comments:
There were no remarks.
17. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 6:42 p.m.