LA MESA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
A Regular Meeting
Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
Location: City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California
Elected
Officials:
Mayor Mark Arapostathis
Vice Mayor Laura Lothian
Councilmember Patricia N. Dillard
Councilmember Colin Parent
Councilmember Jack Shu
City Treasurer Matthew Strabone
Staff: City Manager Greg Humora
City Attorney Glenn Sabine
City Clerk Megan Wiegelman
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1. CALL TO ORDER
1.1 INVOCATION - MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
3. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
4. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS
5. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
NOTE: In accordance with state law, an item not scheduled on the agenda may be brought forward by the general public for comment; however, the City Council will not be able to discuss or take any action on the item at this meeting.
If appropriate, the item will be referred to Staff or placed on a future agenda.
7. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
8. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
8.1 RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CITY’S YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
1 Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Recommended Motion:
The Mayor appoint members to fill the openings on the City's Youth Advisory Commission, with the approval of the Council, and adopt Resolution confirming the appointments.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
This is the time in which members of the Council or audience may pull items from the CONSENT CALENDAR for discussion. Public Comments are also invited on Consent Calendar items.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 10.1 through 10.6)
The Consent Calendar includes items considered to be routine. Unless discussion is requested by members of the Council or audience, all Consent Calendar items may be approved by one motion.
*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 (Item 10.6).
Recommended Motion:
Approve Consent Calendar Items 10.1 through 10.6.
10.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT
OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
10.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGS HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 AND OCTOBER 10,
2023
6 Recommended Motion:
Approve.
10.3 HOMELESS OUTREACH AND MOBILE ENGAGEMENT (HOME)
PROGRAM QUARTERLY REPORT (JULY 2023 - SEPTEMBER 2023)
19 Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney
Recommended Motion:
Receive and file.
10.4 RESOLUTIONS FOR THE LEMON AVENUE PARKING LOT
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (BID 24-04)
29 Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolutions.
a. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF
$100,768 FROM THE DOWNTOWN PARKING FUND TO THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR BID 24-04,
LEMON AVENUE PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
b. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR
CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD AB102 GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE BUDGET ACT OF 2023-2024, AND
AWARDING OF FUNDS TO BID NO. 24-04 LEMON AVENUE
PUBLIC PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
c. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE LOW BID AND INCLUDING
ONE ADDITIVE FOR BID 24-04 AND AWARDING A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE LEMON AVENUE
PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO SNZ
CONTRACTORS, INC.
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
10.5 RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW FOR PROJECT 2022-0965 (LA
MESA VIEW LLC)
41 A PROPOSED 40-UNIT RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT AT 4400 PALM AVENUE, APN 494-641-09-00 IN THE RB-P-D-MU (RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS/ SCENIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY/
URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY/ MIXED USE OVERLAY) ZONE
Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
10.6 *RESOLUTION ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF A
PORTION OF TWO EXISTING PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS
LOCATED AT 8401 FLETCHER PARKWAY
104
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
11. STAFF REPORT
11.1 CONSIDERATION OF THE COUNCIL SALARY ADJUSTMENT PANEL
RECOMMENDATION FOR CITY COUNCIL SALARIES (INCLUDING
MAYOR AND CITY TREASURER)
120
Council Salary Adjustment Panel
Recommended Motion:
(1) Increase City Council salaries by 50% from $1,000 to $1,500 monthly (the Mayor, as a Councilmember, would receive the same increase); (2) Increase the Mayoral compensation by 50% from $1,000 to $1,500 (total $1,500 Council salary + $1,500 Mayoral salary = $3,000); (3) Increase the City Treasurer's monthly salary by 50% from $579 to $869; (4) Establish a periodic review period (e.g. the first meeting in August of an election year).
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
13. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))
14. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
15. ADJOURNMENT
DATE: October 24, 2023
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Megan Wiegelman, CMC, City Clerk
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CITY’S YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
On October 10th, the City Council interviewed applicants who were interested in being appointed to fill vacancies on the City’s Youth Advisory Commission. At the Council meeting on October 24th, the Mayor will make the appointments with the approval of the City Council.
Attached is a brief description of the requirements, the number of openings, and the names of each applicant seeking to be appointed.
Staff recommends the City Council appoint members to fill the vacancies and adopt the attached resolution confirming the appointments.
Attachments
Youth Advisory Commission: 11 positions – two-year terms One appointee will fill the position with terms expiring September 30, 2024; three appointees will fill the alternate positions with terms expiring September 30, 2024; four appointees will fill the positions with terms expiring September 30, 2025; and three appointees will fill the alternate positions with terms expiring September 30, 2025.
Members must be between the ages of 13 and 20 years and reside within the City of La Mesa or attend school in the City of La Mesa.
First Appointed Number of Terms
Aydan Carey
Zaida Donnelly 04/26/22 Partial
Shannon Elwin
Lamek Eyasu
Sonija Lam
Sophia Marin
APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA APPOINTING
AND/OR REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION ___________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, terms on the City of La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission have expired; and WHEREAS, the list of persons below has been recommended to the City Council for appointment to said City of La Mesa Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the following are hereby appointed and/or reappointed as members of the City of La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission, with their terms to commence after the oath or affirmation of allegiance for public officers or employees is executed as required by Article XX, Section 3 of the Constitution of the State of California, and to expire on the dates stated below, or until their successors are appointed and qualified:
Youth Advisory Commission: 6 appointments
(Name) is appointed/reappointed for term ending September 30, 2025 (Name) is appointed/reappointed for term ending September 30, 2025 (Name) is appointed/reappointed for term ending September 30, 2025 (Name) is appointed/reappointed for term ending September 30, 2025 (Name) is appointed/reappointed as an Alternate Member for term ending September 30, 2025
(Name) is appointed to fill the vacancy with term ending September 30, 2024 PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 24th day of October 2023, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2023- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.
MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)
1 La Mesa City Council
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
Date:
Location:
September 26, 2023, 6:00 pm
City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California
Present: Mayor Arapostathis
Vice Mayor Lothian
Councilmember Dillard
Councilmember Parent
Councilmember Shu
Staff: City Manager Humora
Assistant City Manager Lee
City Attorney Sabine
City Clerk Wiegelman
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
There were no comments.
3. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS
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
2 There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Brenda Hammond spoke regarding alleged harassment.
Sean Connacher provided an update on the role and efforts of the Airport Noise Advisory Committee.
6. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
Councilmember Dillard recused herself for Item 10.1 because she had a potential conflict of interest under Government Code Section 87100 due to being a member of the La Mesa Juneteenth Foundation Board of Directors.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Jacob Mandel submitted a comment on Item 8.3.
Eduardo Monroy submitted a comment on Item 8.4.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 8.1 through 8.4)
Vice Mayor Lothian and Councilmember Shu requested Item 8.3 be pulled for separate consideration.
Moved By Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By Councilmember Parent
Approve Consent Calendar Items 8.1 through 8.4, except for Item 8.3.
For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Lothian, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Shu
Approved (5 to 0)
8.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF
ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING
Approve.
8.2 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND
APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF
TRAFFIC SAFETY TO CONDUCT A LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY, DUI
ENFORCEMENT, AND AWARENESS PROGRAM BY APPROVING THE
ADDITION OF GRANT FUNDS TO THE FY 2023-2024 BUDGET
3 Resolution No. 2023-110
Moved By Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By Councilmember Parent
Adopt Resolution.
8.4 RESOLUTION REJECTING BID NO. 24-09, NORMAL AVENUE
BACKFLOW VALVE PROJECT
Resolution No. 2023-111
Moved By Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By Councilmember Parent
Adopt Resolution.
8.3 RESOLUTION AWARDING A TASK ORDER TO STC TRAFFIC, INC.
FOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE LA MESA
BIKE AND SIDEWALK CONNECTION PROJECT
Vice Mayor Lothian requested clarification on the total cost of the task order.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Vice Mayor Lothian explained she would be voting no on the item because bike lanes were not a priority for the City and it was not a good use of public funds.
Councilmember Shu requested clarification on the areas of study and the data to be collected and analyzed.
Council questions and comments continued.
Resolution No. 2023-112
Moved By Councilmember Shu
Seconded By Councilmember Parent
Adopt Resolution.
For (4): Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Shu
Against (1): Vice Mayor Lothian
Approved (4 to 1)
9. STAFF REPORTS
4 9.1 CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A PROJECT
LABOR AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN DIEGO BUILDING AND
CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL AND ASSOCIATED CRAFT
UNIONS
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Throne provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Project Labor Agreement, highlighting the purpose and provisions.
Council questions and comments ensued.
The following members of the public spoke or submitted a comment in support of the proposed Project Labor Agreement with the San Diego Building and Construction Trades Council and associated craft unions:
Koloseta Pitoau Jr.
Brian Potter
Jorge Viramontes
Alexander Molina
Cesar Porfirio
Ismael Diaz
Francisco Rena
Adriana Diaz
Michael La Bruno
Ricardo Suarez
Daniel Caron
Pablo Bueno
Emilia Toledo
Kelvin Barrios
Jennifer Wilson
Matthew Leyba-Gonzalez
Cori Schumacher
Gretchen Newsom
5 Matt Strabone
Christopher Allan
Octavio Nunez
Jesse Garcia
Victor Diaz
AJ Estrada
Lauren Cazares
Carol Kim
The following members of the public spoke or submitted a comment in opposition to the proposed Project Labor Agreement with the San Diego Building and Construction Trades Council and associated craft unions.
Mike McManus
Council questions and comments continued.
Moved By Councilmember Parent
Seconded By Councilmember Dillard
Approve the Project Labor Agreement in substantial form subject to the final review and approval of the City Manager and City Attorney.
For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Lothian, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Shu
Approved (5 to 0)
10. COUNCIL INITIATED
10.1 CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF FEE WAIVER AND CONTINUING CITY SUPPORT FOR THE 2024 JUNETEENTH SPECIAL
EVENT - MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS
Councilmember Dillard left the dais.
Mayor Arapostathis explained the purpose for requesting that the Council approve a fee waiver and continued City support for the annual La Mesa Juneteenth and Friends Jubilee through 2026.
6 Leroy Johnson spoke on behalf of the La Mesa Juneteenth Foundation regarding the La Mesa Juneteenth and Friends Jubilee and the benefits the event brings to the community.
Moved By Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By Councilmember Shu
Direct staff to bring back a Resolution for City Council adoption approving the waiver of City fees and continued City support for the annual La Mesa Juneteenth and Friends Jubilee through 2026.
For (4): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Lothian, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Shu
Abstain (1): Councilmember Dillard
Approved (4 to 0)
10.2 CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL FOR DIGITAL BILLBOARDS TO
FUND PUBLIC ART AND PUBLIC SAFETY - MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS
AND COUNCILMEMBER PARENT
Councilmember Dillard returned to the dais.
Mayor Arapostathis and Councilmember Parent explained the purpose for requesting the Council consider a new proposal to direct staff to develop and circulate, within 30 days, a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the placement and installation of digital billboards in the City.
Council questions and comments ensued.
The following members of the public spoke or submitted a comment in opposition to directing staff to develop and circulate an RFP for the placement and installation of digital billboards in the City:
Paul Krueger
Kristine Alessio
Ron Askeland
Don Wood
Gerda Holmstrom
Christopher R. Glenn
John Schmitz
7 Eileen Schmitz
The following members of the public spoke or submitted a comment in support of directing staff to develop and circulate an RFP for the placement and installation of digital billboards in the City:
Melissa Weiss Walter
Jonathan Frankel
Layne Lawson
Bill Wilson on behalf of the La Mesa Police Officers' Association Council questions and comments continued.
Moved By Councilmember Parent
Seconded By Mayor Arapostathis
Direct staff to develop and circulate an RFP for the placement and installation of digital billboards in the City, to be limited to commercial locations, not in the La Mesa Downtown Village, and not in locations that would be a burden to residential neighborhoods, and to include the following criteria: (1) demonstrate compliance with Caltrans rules and regulations and state and federal law; and (2) a commitment to allow public service messaging by the City which may include public transit messaging and an explanation on how the City will be able to display the public service messages. The RFP is to be made public and any selected proposal shall be calendared at a public meeting to allow vetting by the Council and public before Council action.
For (4): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Lothian, Councilmember Dillard, and Councilmember Parent
Against (1): Councilmember Shu
Approved (4 to 1)
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
The Mayor and Council reported on various outside boards, commissions and committee meetings they attended. No action was taken.
12. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))
Mayor Arapostathis reported on his trip to Sacramento on September 20 through September 22, 2023, for the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
8 13. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
There were no remarks.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
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City Clerk
1 La Mesa City Council
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
Date:
Location:
October 10, 2023, 6:00 pm
City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California
Present: Vice Mayor Lothian
Councilmember Parent
Councilmember Shu
Absent: Mayor Arapostathis
Councilmember Dillard
Staff: City Manager Humora
Assistant City Manager Lee
City Attorney Sabine
City Clerk Wiegelman
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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.
Vice Mayor Lothian called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION - MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS
Vice Mayor Lothian gave the invocation in the absence of the Mayor.
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
The closed session was cancelled.
3. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
There were no comments.
2 4. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS
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
Items 11.3 and 12.1 were deleted from the agenda.
6. PRESENTATION
6.1 PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 8-14, 2023 AS FIRE
PREVENTION WEEK
Vice Mayor Lothian read the proclamation proclaiming the week of October 8-14, 2023 as Fire Prevention Week.
Deputy Chief Nelson and Deputy Fire Marshall Clarke accepted the proclamation on behalf of Heartland Fire and Rescue.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Marla Phelps submitted a comment in support of the purchase and installation of automated license plate readers.
8. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
There were no conflict of interest disclosures.
9. BOARD AND COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
9.1 ANNUAL INTERVIEW OF APPLICANTS FOR OPENINGS ON THE
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
City Clerk Wiegelman briefly explained the interview process.
The following applicants spoke regarding their qualifications and interest in being appointed or reappointed to the Youth Advisory Commission:
Aydan Carey
Zaida Donnelly
Shannon Elwin
City Clerk Wiegelman said the appointments would be made at the October 24th Council meeting.
Following the interviews, no action was taken.
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
3 Joseph Fryer spoke on Item 11.3.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 11.1 through 11.6)
Moved By Councilmember Parent
Seconded By Councilmember Shu
Approve Consent Calendar Items 11.1 through 11.6, except for Item 11.3.
For (3): Vice Mayor Lothian, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Shu Approved (3 to 0)
11.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF
ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING
Approve.
11.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Approve.
11.3 RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW FOR PROJECT 2022-0965 (LA
MESA VIEW LLC)
A PROPOSED 40-UNIT RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT
AT 4400 PALM AVENUE, APN 494-641-09-00 IN THE RB-P-D-MU (RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS/SCENIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY/
URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY/ MIXED USE OVERLAY) ZONE
This Item was deleted from the agenda.
11.4 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A THREE-YEAR WAIVER OF THE
SPECIAL EVENT FEE AND PARK FEES AND CONTINUED CITY
SUPPORT FOR THE LA MESA JUNETEENTH AND FRIENDS JUBILEE
Resolution No. 2023-113
Adopt Resolution.
11.5 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER TO KTUA FOR
MACARTHUR PARK MASTER PLAN PROJECT
Resolution No. 2023-114
Adopt Resolution.
4 11.6 RESOLUTIONS RELATED TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MASTER
PLAN FOR A PROPOSED PARK AT WAITE DRIVE
Adopt Resolutions.
a. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INITIAL STUDY AND
ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
RELATED TO THE PARK AT WAITE DRIVE MASTER PLAN
Resolution No. 2023-115
Adopt Resolution.
b. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PARK AT WAITE DRIVE
MASTER PLAN
Resolution No. 2023-116
Adopt Resolution.
12. STAFF REPORT
12.1 CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DRAFT AGREEMENT WITH
FLOCK GROUP, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF
AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READERS
This Item was deleted from the agenda.
13. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
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))
There were no reports.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
There were no remarks.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Lothian adjourned the meeting at 6:24 p.m.
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5 City Clerk
DATE: October 24, 2023
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ray Sweeney, Chief of Police
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: HOME Program 2023 3rd Quarter Report
The Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement (HOME) Team continues to interact with and serve those experiencing homelessness in La Mesa. As part of their continued efforts, they track the interactions and services provided in a quarterly report. The report depicts the total number of clients served, the number of calls for service handled, demographics, and a narrative that shares recent successes, partnerships, and community engagement. Thank you for the continued support for this program as we continue to assist those experiencing homelessness.
City of La Mesa
Homeless Outreach &
Mobile Engagement (HOME) Program
Quarterly Report: July – September 2023
HOME Program Overview
The Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement (HOME) Team is an initiative of the City of La Mesa and the La Mesa Police Department (LMPD). The HOME Team provides a housing-first and traumainformed approach to addressing homelessness in La Mesa. The HOME Team utilizes progressive engagement and harm reduction to assist individuals who are unable to access homeless services on their own. This report breaks down the the HOME Team efforts and successes during the third quarter of 2023.
Since the beginning of the quarter, the HOME program outreach specialists have:
• Contacted 71 total individuals experiencing homelessness and newly enrolled 42 adults and 1 child. Many of these newly enrolled adults are one-time contacts that were provided short-term services as they passed through La Mesa. A total of 8 individuals contacted this quarter were connected to a temporary or permanent home.
• Responded to 447 service calls routed through LMPD dispatch, HOME hotline or city email, and as follow-ups to previous contacts. Historically, many of these calls would have been handled by city emergency response services and law enforcement. • Prioritized the most vulnerable individuals in the City of La Mesa, including individuals living on the street with chronic physical and mental health conditions, households with children, and individuals facing chronic homelessness.
Clients Served
The HOME Team operates out of LMPD headquarters in downtown La Mesa and responds to nonemergency calls for service related to homelessness that are generated through police dispatch, HOME email, and The HOME Hotline. Each of these calls is first attended by a HOME Team outreach specialist; PD or PERT officers are only requested for rare cases involving legal or safety concerns. 43 28
Total Number of Clients Served
New Clients in Quarter Continuing Clients
71 Instances of
Service*
173
Calls for
Service
447
HOME Team Assistance: 12
# of Calls LMPD Officers
requested HOME assistance
# of Calls the HOME team
requested:
Officer Assistance: 3
PERT Assistance: 0
*Instances of service are included in the total calls for service. This number represent interactions with clients that are enrolled in the county’s case management system. More than one client may be present during a single call for service.
Client Demographics and Household Composition
Housing Outcomes
8 households (Eight people) people left the HOME program to a temporary or permanent placement during the quarter.
6 households (Six people) exited to temporary housing, defined as an emergency shelter, transitional housing, or other location that provides housing/shelter without tenure.
2 households (Two people) exited to permanent housing, defined as a leased unit meeting United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) occupancy standards with or without supportive services, such as mental health counseling.
1 housing match was provided through the Coordinated Entry System.
Single Person
Households
79 Adult Couple
Households
4 4
24 47
Female Male UNK
7 1
10 10 20
15 8
0 0 to 17 18 to 24
25 to 34 35 to 44
45 to 54 55 to 64
65 or Above Unknown
Total Clients Served Demographics
Chronically
Homeless
66% Households
with Children
51
Housing Matches
Housing matches provided through the Coordinated Entry System (CES) are an essential part of people attempting to access permanent housing. In short, a housing match is when a person is connected to a housing provider for assistance in the form of a subsidized room or ongoing rental assistance. Once a person has been matched through CES, the HOME Team does their best to help a client connect with the housing provider to complete the housing process. During this quarter, the HOME Team received 1 housing match. Connecting people to housing without matches continues to be a significant struggle for the HOME Team.
Client Services
The HOME Team continues to excel in helping clients navigate and connect with a variety of existing services within the community. Some of these services include ongoing nutritional, medical, and financial support through programs such as Cal-Fresh, Medical, and General Relief.
The HOME Team was able to connect multiple people with these services by transporting and supporting these clients in navigating these services at the Family Resource Centers located in Lemon Grove and El Cajon.
The HOME Team has begun providing Housing Navigation. Housing Navigation provides assistance to individuals who have an income, housing voucher, or rental assistance subsidies that could support a rental unit on an ongoing basis. The HOME Team Housing Navigator works with these clients to identify suitable units, pay for application fees, advocate to landlords, and provide financial assistance to cover the move-in costs related to the rental unit.
The HOME Team also continues to assist with acquiring identifying documentation. Almost all of the clients who successfully exited the program during this quarter worked with the HOME Team to acquire both State Identification cards and/ or Social Security Cards; attaining these documents was a necessity for their housing placements.
The HOME Team has begun working closely with a non-profit: 2 nd Chance. This non-profit provides a
Job Readiness Training (JRT) course for clients who struggle with connecting to employment due to their homelessness status and/ or involvement with the justice system. As part of the JRT, the participants are provided with professional interview attire. During the last week of JRT, the participants take part in a round of interviews with potential employers including but not limited to Western Towing, ACE Parking, and Sycuan Casino.
The HOME Team having consistent access to a van continues to be an important resource for clients.
During the quarter, the HOME Team utilized the van to view units for rent in El Cajon, Downtown San Diego, and San Diego County. Being able to go to units quickly and with little notice has resulted in clients being able to successfully exit our program into rental assistance programs. The HOME Team has also utilized this van to clear encampments by taking clients and their belongings to storage, housing opportunities, or alternative camping locations. Most importantly, this van is accessible to people that have disabilities or are experiencing mobility issues.
During this quarter, the HOME Team has provided some form of financial and/or basic-needs assistance to all enrolled clients with the dual objectives of moving them toward a housing outcome and keeping them safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. These objectives have not changed throughout this quarter.
All clients received COVID-19-related services, including updates related to local public-health guidelines, vaccine information, hygiene supplies, and personal protective equipment (PPE), such as face masks and hand sanitizer.
All clients received food, water, or other nutrition services, with approximately 71 prioritized for on-going meal support.
HOME program staff distributed $7,560.47 in direct financial assistance, including vehicle repair, and funds used to secure new rental units. 3 households received accommodation in a motel, designed to provide shortterm, bridge shelter for those with a concrete housing plan.
HOME program staff arranged 59 rides to apartment viewings, shelter stays, program intake interviews, and other critical appointments via ridesharing service.
3 clients were connected to ongoing physical, mental, and/or behavioral healthcare.
Ongoing Care
Throughout the life of the program, HOME has noticed that the majority of calls related to someone experiencing homelessness were generated because of another community members concern for a person’s mental, physical, or behavioral health. Because of this, the HOME Team has prioritized connecting people to ongoing healthcare through organizations such as Family Health Centers, East County Behavioral Health, and Jane Westin. All of these organizations provide low to no-cost services to people experiencing homelessness. Connecting people to ongoing and preventative care such as what is being offered at these organizations is essential to addressing issues that invariably result in emergent health situations for people experiencing homelessness. These situations result in overburdend emergency rooms, ambulances, and other emergency services. Additionally, due to the limited nature of HOME services provided to a person after they are housed, having connections to ongoing community support is an important part of someone maintaining housing stability.
Calls for Service
The HOME Team responded to 447 calls for service during the quarter. This number includes service calls routed through LMPD dispatch, HOME hotline or city email, and follow-ups to previous contacts.
Of these calls for service, 74 calls were new requests for assistance related to homelessness in the City. Historically, these calls would have been addressed by city emergency response services and law enforcement.
Of these calls, 224 were direct responses to calls to the HOME hotline and email requests made by community members regarding someone experiencing homelessness.
Additionally, 222 calls were service driven appointments with clients or proactive rapport-building contacts, in support of the HOME Team’s mission.
During the entirety of this quarter, the HOME Team was connected to the La Mesa Police Department’s dispatch center via police radio. Starting the 4th quarter of 2021, the HOME Team has been able to realize the benefits of the technology and partnerships with call-takers through decreased response times to current calls for service, improved support to police officers, enhanced understanding of the program workload and service provision through data tracking, and improved safety of the HOME Team members and the community.
Hotel Utilization
The HOME Team provided motel assistance to 3 clients during the quarter. One of the clients was a veteran who was able to transition from the hotel to a shelter bed that is funded through the VA for veterans experiencing homelessness. Another one of the occupants was also a veteran who worked closely with the HOME Team housing navigator to quickly transition from the hotel to a long-term rental.
The other occupant was an elderly female who was especially vulnerable while living unsheltered on the street. This person was willing and able to transition to an Emergency Shelter upon leaving the motel.
Client success stories
One of the success stories this quarter involves an elderly veteran who began experiencing homelessness for the first time this year. This veteran reached out to the HOME Team after being priced out of their local apartment. The HOME Team met with this veteran and began exploring available resources. After confirming that this veteran was eligible for the HUD - Veterans Administration Subsidized Housing (VASH) program, the HOME Team and this veteran began collecting the necessary documentation. This veteran was also provided support in applying and was approved for SSI benefits. Ultimately, this veteran decided to access a Grant Per Diem (GPD) shelter bed at People Assisting The Homeless (PATH). The HOME Team provided bridge shelter in the form of a motel room while the veteran waited for their GPD bed to become available. Once a GPD bed became available, The HOME Team coordinated transportation and intake with both PATH and the VA. This veteran will be able to stay in their GPD bed at PATH while completing their HUD - VASH paperwork and looking for a unit that will accommodate their voucher.
The HOME Team worked closely with a woman who was in her late sixties that had been living on the street for more than ten years. During this time, the client lost many of their identifying documents.
The HOME Team assisted with reordering these documents. The HOME Team also assisted this client with clearing an active failure to appear warrant. Clearing warrants is an important step for many clients to pass various background checks for housing, employment, and county benefits. After completing her housing assessment, she was matched to a rapid rehousing program that provides ongoing rental assistance to someone while they work on increasing their income. With that assistance in place, this client worked closely with the HOME housing navigator to find a unit that would both be affordable to the client and willing to work with the rapid rehousing subsidy. This client and housing navigator were able to secure a unit after about a month of searching. Ultimately, this client spent 71 days in the HOME Program before moving into a long-term rental unit.
Community Support Partnerships
• Journey Community Church continues to provide any and all food items to the HOME Program, allowing HOME staff to feed up to 60 people per week
• La Mesa Village Association
• La Mesa Thrift Shop
• La Mesa First United Methodist Church
• Empire Thrift Store of El Cajon
• Eagle Scouts
Community Resource Partnerships
• Home-Start, Inc.
• East County Behavioral Health
• Center Star ACT
• McAlister Inc.
• La Mesa – Spring Valley School District Social Workers • East County Homeless Task Force
• San Diego County Mental Health
• In addition, HOME staff has developed a word-of-mouth network of donors and residents and regularly interface with anyone interested in helping those facing hardship on the streets of La Mesa.
• Assisted Replacement Medication Therapy Medical Specialists • The Lodge of La Mesa (Transition Age Youth)
• Borrego Health-Centro Medico El Cajon
• New Found Homes ILF
• Mission Academy
• 2
nd Chance
HOME Program Historical Statistics
Client Enrollment
Quarter Total Clients
Served New Clients Continuing Clients
Q4 2020 56 n/a n/a
Q1 2021 108 61 47
Q2 2021 75 44 31
Q3 2021 86 44 31
Q4 2021 25 10 15
Q1 2022 69 48 21
Q2 2022 96 62 34
Q3 2022 73 38 35
Q4 2022 108 65 43
Q1 2023 71 28 43
Q2 2023 72 53 19
Q3 2023 71 43 28
Grand Total 910 496 347
Calls for Service
Quarter Instances of
Service1 Calls for Service
Calls Officers
requested HOME
Assistance
Calls HOME
requested Officer
Assistance
Calls HOME
requested PERT
assistance
Q4 2020 191 110 --- 1 1
Q1 2021 397 187 --- 0 1
Q2 2021 349 355 --- 0 0
Q3 2021 393 134 --- 0 0
Q4 2021 237 81 --- 0 0
Q1 2022 373 617 24 10 0
Q2 2022 626 657 11 22 4
Q3 2022 584 549 26 5 1
Q4 2022 744 417 16 3 0
Q1 2023 633 435 19 7 0
Q2 2023 494 384 16 2 0
Q3 2023 173 447 12 3 0
Grand Total 5194 4373 124 53 7
1 Instances of service are included in the total calls for service. This number represent interactions with clients that are enrolled in the county’s case management system. More than one client may be present during a single call for service.
Services and Housing
Quarter HOME
Rides
Direct
Financial
Assistance
Clients who
Received Motel
Vouchers
Clients
Permanently
Housed
Households
Permanently
Housed
Clients
Temporarily
Housed
Households
Temporarily
Housed
Q4 2020 18 $ 3,357.00 7 5 --- 3 ---
Q1 2021 16 $ 10,506.00 7 --- 4 --- 19
Q2 2021 7 $ 4,967.00 9 8 7 --- 5
Q3 2021 144 $ 16,623.42 7 8 3 --- 5
Q4 2021 84 $ 1,071.40 0 12 11 --- 4
Q1 2022 92 $ 6,579.56 5 10 9 6 6
Q2 2022 96 $ 3,727.96 2 16 11 5 3
Q3 2022 68 $ 3,445.75 3 8 6 4 4
Q4 2022 69 $ 3,411.55 3 15 6 2 2
Q1 2023 56 $ 2,210.47 2 17 7 2 2
Q2 2023 59 $ 2,581.44 0 4 2 5 5
Q3 2023 59 $ 7,560.47 2 2 2 6 6
Grand Total 768 $ 66,042.02 47 105 68 33 61
Total People Housed: 138
REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: October 24, 2023
SUBJECT: A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION
OF $100,768 FROM THE DOWNTOWN PARKING
FUND TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FOR BID 24-04, LEMON AVENUE PARKING LOT
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
B. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR
GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA AIR
RESOURCES BOARD AB102 GRANT PROGRAM FOR
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE BUDGET ACT OF
2023/2024, AND ALLOCATION OF FUNDS TO BID NO.
24-04 LEMON AVENUE PUBLIC PARKING LOT
IMPROVEMENTS
C. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE LOW BID AND
INCLUDING ONE ADDITIVE FOR BID 24-04 AND
AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR
LEMON AVENUE PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS TO
SNZ CONTRACTORS, INC
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS
SUMMARY:
Issues:
Should the City of La Mesa approve resolutions to?
A. Allocate $100,768 from the Downtown Parking Fund to the Capital improvement Program for Bid 24-04, Lemon Avenue Parking Lot Improvements Project?
B. Authorize the filing and acceptance of a California Air Resources Board AB102 Grant for Funds for the Lemon Avenue parking Lot Improvements Project?
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Date: October 24, 2023
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C. Accept the low Bid 24-04 including one additive and award a construction contract for the Lemon Avenue Parking Lot Improvements Project to SNZ Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $465,550?
Recommendation:
Adopt the attached resolutions to:
A. Allocate $100,768 from the Downtown Parking Fund to the Capital Improvement Program for Bid 24-04, Lemon Avenue Parking Lot Improvements Project per the recommendation of the Parking Commission.
B. Authorize the filing and acceptance of California Air Resources Board AB102 Grant funds to project 24-04 Lemon Avenue Parking Lot Enhancements Project.
C. Accept the low bid including one additive for Bid 24-04 and award a Construction Contract for Lemon Avenue Parking Lot Improvements Project to SNZ Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $465,550.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding for the construction contract will be provided by the following.
ACCOUNT NAME GL ACCOUNT AMOUNT
REQUESTED
AMOUNT
AVAILABLE
Downtown Village Municipal
Parking Lot Maintenance 305-5172OT $27,210 $27,210
Lemon Ave Municipal Parking
Lot Improvements 305-240OT $103,010 $103,010
Lemon Ave Electric Vehicle
Charging Stations - AB102 305-5247OT $234,562 $250,000
Downtown Parking Fund 206-39000 $100,768 $629,043
TOTAL $465,550 $1,009,263
City’s Strategic Goals:
Continue to improve high quality municipal services
Revitalize neighborhoods and corridors
Safe community
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Date: October 24, 2023
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Climate Action Plan Reduction Strategy:
T-5 Alternative Refueling Infrastructure Development – Support community-wide use of alternative fuel vehicles through expansion of alternative vehicle refueling infrastructure.
W-1 Waterwise Landscape Design and Irrigation – Promote water conservation through landscaping design and irrigation policies to meet municipal water use reduction targets.
GI-1 Urban Forest Master Plan – Support natural carbon sequestration opportunities through continued development and maintenance of a healthy, vibrant urban forest.
GI-2 Shade Tree Program – Implement shade tree programs to expand the City’s urban canopy.
BACKGROUND:
Municipal parking lots are important assets and requires regular maintenance. The Lemon Avenue Parking Lot Improvements Project will make upgrades by replacing the existing trash enclosure by the alley, furnishing and installing new light poles, furnishing and installing electric vehicle charging stations, and new trees along with new striping and pavement.
DISCUSSION:
A notice inviting bids was advertised on June 21, 2023 and the bid documents were downloaded by 16 vendors. Three bids were received electronically on the bid opening date of August 11, 2023. Selection was based off the lowest base bid. The low bidder was SNZ Contractor, Inc. with a total bid of $465,550. A summary of the bid results is listed in Attachment D. The engineering estimate for the total bid was $249,872. Staff is recommending that the City award the base bid plus the additive item of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The Base bid plus all additives is $465,550.
Improvements to the Lemon Avenue Parking Lot Project include EV charging stations, a new trash enclosure, more handicap accessible parking spots, increased green infrastructure, new light poles, and a new bike repair station. On October 17th, 2023, the La Mesa Community Parking Commission gave its recommendation to the City Council to utilize $100,768 from Fund 206 Downtown Parking fund for the construction.
In August of 2023, the City received grant funding from AB102 (Budget Act of 2023) courtesy of Assemblymember Weber in the amount of $250,000 for the installation of new EV charging stations, of which $234,562 is applicable to this project. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will be administering the grant funding and an application is required to be submitted. At the suggestion of the La Mesa Village Association,
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construction is scheduled to commence in January 2024 in order to avoid events and shopping activities in the Village during the holiday season.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolutions to:
A. Allocate $100,768 from the Downtown Parking Fund to the Capital Improvement Program for Bid 24-04, Lemon Avenue Parking Lot Improvements Project.
B. Authorize the filing and acceptance of the California Air Resources Board AB102 Grant to project 24-04 Lemon Avenue Parking Lot Improvements.
C. Accept the low bid including one additive for Bid 24-04 and award a Construction Contract for Lemon Avenue Parking Lot Improvements Project to SNZ Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $465,550.
Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Michael Throne, PE
City Manager Director of Public Works
Respectfully submitted by:
Tristan Leger
Tristan Leger
Assistant Engineer
Attachments: A. Resolution (Downtown Parking Fund Allocation) B. Resolution (CARB Grant Application and Appropriation) C. Resolution (SNZ Contractors, Inc. Bid 24-04 Award)
D. Bid Tabulation
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF $100,768 FROM THE DOWNTOWN PARKING FUND TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR BID 24- 04, LEMON AVENUE PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
WHEREAS, the La Mesa Community Parking Commission (Commission) is an advisory body to the City Council of the City of La Mesa created pursuant to Ordinance 2004-2747 and is charged with providing the Council with input on parking issues, including maintenance of parking facilities; parking meter rates, fines, permits; and enforcement of parking violations; WHEREAS, the four municipal parking lots in Parking District 1 are important assets of the parking program and require regular maintenance;
WHEREAS, the Lemon Avenue parking lot is an important asset of the city parking program and requires regular maintenance and improvements; WHEREAS, on June 21, 2023, a notice inviting bids was advertised and downloaded by 16 vendors;
WHEREAS, three bids were received on August 11th and the lowest responsive and responsible bid was determined to be from SNZ Contractors, Inc. in an amount of $465,550; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Parking Fund has sufficient reserves to fund the recommended allocation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that $100,768 is appropriated from Downtown Parking funds to a new Capital Improvement Project Account, for the Lemon Avenue Parking Lot Improvements Project.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 24th day of October 2023, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2023- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.
MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD AB102 GRANT FUNDS FROM THE BUDGET ACT OF 2023-2024, AND AWARDING OF FUNDS TO BID NO. 24-04 LEMON AVENUE PUBLIC PARKING
LOT IMPROVEMENTS
________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the California Air Resource Board (CARB) has been delegated the responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the administration of a grant to the City of La Mesa, setting up necessary procedures governing application; WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Air Resource Board (CARB) require the applicant’s Governing Body to certify by resolution the approval of a project application; and
WHEREAS, the applicant will enter into a contract with the State of California to complete the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the City hereby approves the filing of the project application for the specified grant project;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, the City hereby certifies that it has or will have available, prior to commencement of project work utilizing specified grant funds, sufficient funds, including those provided by this grant, to complete the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, the City hereby certifies that it will review, understand, and agree to the General Provisions contained in the contract referenced in the Procedural Guide once they are made available.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, the City hereby delegates the authority to the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for completion of the project scope.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, the City hereby agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, the City, if awarded the grant(s), hereby appropriates the funds in a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) in the amounts of $250,000 for the Lemon Avenue Public Parking Lot Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Project, provided however, that if the actual revenue received from the source specified should be more or less than the amount set forth herein, that the appropriations shall be adjusted to the amount actually received.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 24th day of October 2023, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2023- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.
MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
ACCEPTING THE LOW BID AND INCLUDING ONE ADDITIVE FOR BID 24-04
AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE LEMON AVENUE PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO SNZ CONTRACTORS, INC.
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa continues to improve high quality municipal services and revitalize neighborhoods and corridors;
WHEREAS, the City advertised a notice inviting bids on June 21, 2023; WHEREAS, the City received three bids on the bid opening date of August 11, 2023; WHEREAS, $100,768 in Downtown Parking Funds will be allocated to a new project CIP account; and
WHEREAS, based on the base bid, the low bidder, SNZ Contractors, Inc. was found to be a responsive and responsible bidder.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that:
The base bid, including one additive from SNZ Contractors, Inc. in an amount of $465,550 for Bid 24-04, Lemon Avenue Parking Lot Improvements Project, was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bid. Said bid is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to accept and execute a contract with SNZ Contractors, Inc. to perform the work at the prices set forth in said bid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Public Works is authorized to approve the substitution of subcontractors.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 24th day of October, 2023, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2023- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.
MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)
Bidders Base Bid Additive Bid Total
1 SNZ Contractors Inc. $417,550.00 $48,000.00 $465,550.00 2 HSCC, Inc. $419,426.00 $62,420.00 $481,846.00
3 Fordyce Construction, Inc. $477,130.00 $52,800.00 $529,930.00 Engineer's Estimate $249,871.88
Bid Tabulation
BID 24-04 Lemon Avenue Parking Lot Improvements Project All bids compared on the basis of the BASE BID.
REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: October 24, 2023
SUBJECT: RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW FOR PROJECT
2022-0965 (LA MESA VIEW LLC)
DESCRIPTION: A PROPOSED 40-UNIT RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT
DEVELOPMENT AT 4400 PALM AVENUE, APN 494-
641-09-00 IN THE RB-P-D-MU (RESIDENTIAL
BUSINESS/ SCENIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY/
URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY/ MIXED USE OVERLAY)
ZONE
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Community Development
SUMMARY:
Issues:
Does the proposed design meet the intent of the Urban Design Program policies and the Design Guidelines for Properties in the Mixed Use Overlay Zone? Recommendation:
Ratify the Design Review Board’s approval of Project 2022-0965 (Attachment A).
Fiscal Impact:
There would be no impact to the General Fund related to this project. City of La Mesa policy is to recover 100% of the cost of staff time through application processing fees.
City’s Strategic Goals:
Revitalize neighborhoods and corridors
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Ensure safe and affordable homes for La Mesa's current and future residents
Environmental Review:
The project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15332.
BACKGROUND:
The 1.5-acre project site is located on the west side of Palm Avenue between Echo Drive and Pasadena Avenue, one block south of the southernmost limit of the Downtown Village Specific Plan area. A history of rock quarry operations on the site is evidenced by a steep embankment along the west and northern portions of the property.
The lower portion of the site, at street level, was previously developed with a church building and offices that were demolished in 2018. An improved parking area at the south end of the property is deed-restricted for the exclusive use of the adjacent mixeduse development to the south at 4330-4350 Palm Avenue. There is also an access easement across the subject property benefitting the adjacent site.
In 2020, a 21-unit, affordable, mixed-use development was entitled on the site, but that project never materialized.
Surrounding uses include Collier Park (a neighborhood park) to the east, a three-story mixed-use development to the south, and multi-family residential development to the north and west. The Assessor Parcel Map sheet is provided as Attachment B, and photos of the project site are provided in the project plan set, Attachment F. A vicinity map is provided below.
Existing improvements along the street frontage include sidewalk, curb and gutter, above-ground utility poles, and two curb openings. On-street parking is available except in areas marked with red curb.
Palm Avenue is designated a local collector street in the General Plan Circulation Element. Transit service is provided by MTS bus routes 851 and 855, located onequarter mile west from the project site on Spring Street. The Spring Street Station, with MTS Orange Line trolley service, is located to the south less than one-half mile walking distance.
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The project is located in the Mixed Use
(MU) Overlay zone, which prescribes
pedestrian-friendly residential and mixeduse development such as row housing, lofttype dwellings, and flats arranged either around courtyards or linearly, all situated
close to the street. To activate the
streetscape, new development is required
to include pedestrian realm improvements
along collector streets. The site is also
located in the Scenic Preservation (P)
Overlay zone, which sets limitations on
grading, provides for the retention of
natural topography, vegetation, and scenic
features, and requires landscape
improvements.
The Design Review Board reviewed the
proposed project in consideration of the
City’s Urban Design Program and recommended approval, with conditions, on August 14, 2023. The Design Review Board Certification of Action is provided as Attachment A.
The Site Development Plan was approved by Community Development Director’s Notice of Decision on September 20, 2023, with conditions. Notice of Decision No. 2023-11 is provided as Attachment C. The approval was subject to appeal to the City Council for ten calendar days. No appeals were filed.
DISCUSSION:
This project is a qualifying affordable housing project under State Density Bonus Law (Government Code Section 65915) and the City’s Affordable Homes Bonus Program, the development is eligible for incentives and waivers of development standards and reduced parking ratios. The project is comprised of 22 two-bedroom and 18 onebedroom units within one four-story apartment building as shown on the project plans provided as Attachment F. Five of the proposed 40-unit residential units will be deedrestricted affordable to very-low income residents.
The building is situated along the public sidewalk with the main entrance oriented towards a pedestrian realm improved with new walkways and landscaping. The project utilizes the southernmost of the two existing curb openings for vehicular access to onPage 43 of 125 Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
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site surface parking south and west of the building and to provide continued access to the existing development to the south. The northern curb opening will be closed.
As allowed by State Density Bonus Law, the proposed development is eligible for incentives and waivers of development standards and reduced parking ratios. The applicant is utilizing one incentive for grading in excess of the by-right use allowance in the Scenic Preservation Overlay zone. In addition, waivers were requested and granted to modify open space, building height, and front setback development standards. The project also has been approved to utilize an affordable housing parking ratio of 0.5 spaces per unit as allowed by state law (Government Code 65915) for projects within one-half mile of a major transit stop.
Grading is proposed across a majority of the site to create a level pad for the building, parking and an outdoor recreation area at the rear. Earthwork is estimated to involve 25,397 cubic yards of cut and 81 cubic yards of fill, yielding a net export of 25,316 cubic yards. At the northwest corner of the pad, the proposed finish grade sits approximately 41 feet lower than existing grade, at the base of a 14-foot-high retaining wall and 1:1 uphill slope. Retaining walls extending along the rear of the parking lot and north side of the proposed building are split face concrete masonry unit block in a buff color.
Landscaping includes street trees, ornamental plantings in the parking and recreation areas, and slope plantings. Holly Oaks, Torrey Pines, and Tecate Cypress are proposed together with ground cover over the entirety of the 1:1 rear slope. Street trees are proposed to be 36-inch-box Chinese Flame trees. Australian Willows are planned for the parking lot planters and Pacific Wax Myrtle and Sweet Bay trees are proposed in and around the recreation area. Plants have been selected for water-efficiency and suitability for use in shallow rocky soils in a hillside location.
Hardscape areas include walkways around the building. Other site features include tubular steel fencing and gates, freestanding light fixtures, and picnic area fixtures in the recreation area.
The proposed four-story building is frame construction on a rectangular footprint.
Architectural interest is provided with building wall offsets and projecting balconies on the front, sides, and rear. The design utilizes a bold color palette. Significant portions of
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the exterior walls and balconies are clad in gray corrugated metal siding and the main stucco color is red. Off-white is used as a secondary wall color and a small amount of mustard yellow is applied to accent trim surfaces. Window frames are dark bronze vinyl.
More than 50 percent of the total ground floor building frontage consists of clear untinted glass, recessed entries, and residential stoops for visual interest as required by the MU Overlay zone. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning mechanical equipment is roof-mounted and screened behind parapet walls.
The project meets parking requirements by providing 39 on-site parking spaces, of which 20 will serve the new development in compliance with the parking requirement prescribed by state law of 0.5-space per unit. An additional 19 parking spaces will continue for the exclusive use of the existing mixed-use development to the south, as stipulated in an off-site parking easement agreement (Attachment D). The parking easement agreement, which provides required parking for 4330-4350 Palm Avenue, will be amended to accommodate the new development footprint. The owner of 4330-4350 Palm Avenue provided a letter (Attachment E) indicating they would not unreasonably withhold, condition, or delay the modification of the parking easement agreement.
The project complies with the Urban Design Program and the Design Guidelines for Properties in the Mixed Use Overlay Zone by providing visual interest through activated spaces, architectural relief, and a variety of colors and materials. It also achieves the pedestrian orientation goals of the Mixed Use Overlay Zone by having the building situated near the public sidewalk with a street-facing pedestrian entrance and parking towards the rear.
Environmental Review:
The project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to categorical exemption Class 32 as provided by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15332. Section 15332 exempts infill development that is consistent with zoning, is located on a project site of no more than five acres, is surrounded by urban uses, has no value as natural habitat, would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, and water quality, and can be served by utilities and public services.
The applicant submitted traffic, noise, and water quality technical studies prepared by qualified professionals to substantiate a conclusion that the project is eligible for the exemption and would not cause any significant environmental effects. None of the exceptions to the exemption listed under Section 15300.2 would occur.
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Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA)
State law requires each city to plan for existing and future housing needs identified in its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). To accommodate La Mesa’s RHNA allocation, the City's General Plan Housing Element identifies sites where the City's RHNA allocation could be built. The subject property is one of the identified sites in the City’s adopted 6th Cycle Housing Element and the proposed affordable housing project helps the City meet its RHNA goals by providing housing units, including five units in the very-low-income category.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends the City Council ratify the Design Review Board’s approval of Project 2022-0965.
Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ _Lynnette Santos____________
Greg Humora Lynnette Santos
City Manager Director of Community Development
Attachments:
A. Design Review Board Certification of Action for Project 2022-0965 B. Assessor Parcel Map Sheet
C. Community Development Director Notice of Decision No. 2023-11 D. Parking Easement Agreement Recorded October 14, 2016 E. Correspondence regarding Parking Easement Agreement
F. Project plans
NOTICE OF DECISION NO. 2023-11
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DATE: September 20, 2023
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
Residential apartment development
REVIEW TYPE: Site Development Plan
PROJECT NO.: 2022-0965
ADDRESS: 4400 Palm Avenue
APN: 494-641-09-00
APPLICANT: La Mesa View LLC
CEQA
DETERMINATION:
The project is categorically exempt from environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15332, which exempts infill development. The project meets the criteria for the exception and none of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 apply.
DECISION: APPROVED based on the findings and subject to the conditions of approval identified herein. This decision is supported by the staff report dated September 14, 2023, and attachments thereto, which are hereby incorporated by reference.
This notice constitutes a decision of the Director of Community Development for the discretionary entitlement only. Additional permits, including but not limited to Building and Grading Permits, may be required by the Community Development Department or other City Departments. It is the property owner and applicant’s responsibility to obtain all necessary permits required for the type of project proposed.
Michael Throne, PE
Acting Director of Community Development
APPEAL: This decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission within 10 calendar days by filing an appeal in writing as per La Mesa Municipal Code Section 24.02.080. Any appeal must identify the error(s) claimed to have been made and all reasons in support of the request.
Consideration of the appeal shall be limited to error(s) identified in the appeal. The filing of an appeal shall suspend this action and any processing of permits in reliance thereon.
FINDINGS
1. Project 2022-0965 is consistent with Title 24 (Zoning) of the La Mesa Municipal Code, including but not limited to the development standards and objectives of Chapter 24.18 (Mixed Use Overlay Zone).
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. The project is conditionally approved as set forth on the application and project drawings received electronically by the City on July 19, 2023, consisting of 24 sheets titled Title Sheet T1, Existing Condition Plan C0.1, Preliminary Grading Plan C1.0, Overall Proposed Site Plan A1, Proposed Site Plan A2, Open Space Site Plan A3, Proposed Ground Floor Plan A4, Proposed Second Floor Plan A5, Proposed Third & Fourth Floor Plans A6, Proposed Roof Plan A7, Proposed Site Section A8, Proposed Site Section A9, Proposed East Elevation A10, Proposed West Elevation A11, Proposed North & South Elevations A12, Colored Elevations A13, Renderings A14, Proposed Materials A15, Site Photos A16, Landscape Development Hardscape Plan L1, Landscape Development Planting Plan L2, Landscape Development Landscape Calculations L3, Landscape Development Landscape Images L4, Landscape Development Landscape Images L5, and two lighting fixture cut sheets and a color and materials board, designated as approved by the Director of Community Development on September 20, 2023, and shall not be altered without express authorization by the Community Development Department.
2. This constitutes an approval of the discretionary entitlement only. Additional permits, including but not limited to building and grading permits, may be required by the Community Development Department or other City departments prior to commencement of construction and/or use. It is the property owner and applicant’s responsibility to obtain all necessary permits required for the type of project proposed.
3. This approval shall not waive compliance with any section of the La Mesa Municipal Code and all other applicable City regulations in effect at the time of Building Permit issuance unless specifically waived herein.
4. The applicant is responsible for coordinating civil, landscape, and architectural plans and supplemental materials at building permit submittal to ensure that all project plans and materials are internally consistent and consistent with each other. Inconsistent construction documents will not be accepted.
5. Prior to any use or issuance of final occupancy of the project site pursuant to this approval, all conditions of approval contained herein shall be completed or secured to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department.
6. The applicant shall enter into an affordable housing agreement with the City to guarantee the affordability of five affordable units to very-low-income tenants (50% Area Median Income) for a minimum of 55 years. The affordable housing agreement shall identify the type, size, and location of the affordable units, and shall specify phasing of the affordable units in relation to the market-rate units. The executed affordable housing agreement shall be recorded prior to issuance of building permits and shall include the following provisions that are required to be implemented at project construction:
a) Building permits shall not be issued for more than 50% of the market rate units until permits are issued for the affordable units.
b) Affordable units shall be comparable in exterior appearance and overall quality of construction to market-rate units in the same development. Interior finishes and amenities may differ from those provided in the market rate units, but neither the
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workmanship nor products may be of substandard or inferior quality as determined by the City.
c) The number of bedrooms of the affordable units shall at least equal the minimum number of bedrooms of the market rate units.
7. All interior and exterior common areas, parking areas, and landscape areas shall remain in place in perpetuity except as expressly authorized by the City.
B. THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST BE SATISFIED PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING AND GRADING PERMITS:
Engineering
1. The applicant’s engineer shall ensure that the design and construction of all improvements in the public right of way be in accordance with standard plans and specifications of the City of La Mesa, and subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
2. The applicant shall submit all plans and supporting documents concurrently for plan check and approval as required for all private storm drain, street, and any public sidewalk improvements. Plans shall be prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer and approved by the City Engineer. All street dedications, alignments, widths, and geometrics shall be as approved by the City Engineer.
3. A precise grading, drainage and erosion control plan shall be prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer in accordance with the Grading Ordinance (City of La Mesa Municipal Code Chapter 14.05), showing all buildings, access roads, parking, driveways, landscaping, and drainage. The grading and erosion control plans shall be submitted for plan check and approval of the City Engineer and Planning Division prior to approval of the Grading and Building Permits. If proposed development does not increase the existing impervious area, this requirement may be removed.
4. Where off-site work or improvements are proposed to be constructed, including, but not limited to, slopes, public utility, and drainage facilities, the applicant shall obtain all necessary easements, letters of permission or other interest in real property, at their own expense and shall dedicate the same to the City as may be necessary.
5. Off-site improvements within the public right of way beyond the parcel boundary may be required to be installed as determined by the City Engineer to provide proper transition to the street and sidewalk, and to address drainage or traffic and pedestrian safety.
6. The applicant shall provide street resurfacing and restriping along the entire property frontage extending to the centerline of Palm Avenue.
7. Street tree locations shall be referenced on the improvement plans for conflict check, equal to one tree for every 35 feet of property frontage along Palm Avenue.
8. The method of disposing of surface water from the site shall be submitted and approved to assure that the site will drain to the street or to a natural watercourse. New drainage facilities, private maintenance agreements, or covenants may be required.
9. A hydrology report prepared by a registered Civil Engineer shall be furnished to establish the adequacy of the drainage system and the base flood elevation of the 100-year storm.
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The report must support the design and sizing of any water quality best management practices (BMPs) to treat the 85th percentile storm in perpetuity. a) Hydrologic and Hydraulic analyses shall be based on the County of San Diego Hydrology and Drainage Design Manuals, most current editions. b) Report must clearly address pre-development and post development offsite discharge, and erosion potential. Any post-development increases in offsite discharge, and erosion potential must be minimized, justified and mitigated to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
10. Site operations shall comply with City of La Mesa Municipal Code Chapter 7.18, Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Program. A completed City of La Mesa storm water management permit application shall accompany the grading plan submittal.
11. The applicant shall comply with Storm Water Pollution Control Ordinance (City of La Mesa Municipal Code Chapter 7.18) and the State’s current General NPDES Storm Water Permit. If required, the applicant shall show evidence that a Notice of Intent (NOI) has been applied for and fees paid to the State Water Resources Control board prior to issuance of a grading permit. A Water Quality Technical Report (WQTR) shall accompany the grading plan submittal.
12. This project shall comply with the City of La Mesa hydromodification management requirements. For more information please refer to the City of La Mesa website at http://www.cityoflamesa.com/stormwater, on the Development Requirements tab.
13. The development plan(s) shall clearly show compliance with the criteria of the City of La Mesa Storm Water Standards Manual for Priority Development Projects. Each component requiring maintenance shall be perpetually maintained by the property owner and located on private property. These include the following:
a) A post-construction Water Quality Technical Report and recorded maintenance agreement pursuant to Chapter 7.18 of the La Mesa Municipal Code shall be required.
Compliance requires post-development BMPs. Each BMP component requiring maintenance shall be perpetually maintained by the property owner and located on the private property.
b) Creation of off-street parking in excess of the minimums set forth in the City Zoning ordinance shall utilize porous pavement alternatives. All parking areas shall drain to a dry well filter which filters runoff through sand and crushed rock or a cyclone type filter before infiltration.
c) Drain impermeable rooftops, sidewalks, walkways, and patios through adjacent landscaping or other pervious surfaces to maximize infiltration and provide vegetative filtration.
14. Post Construction BMPs
a) Tree box/modular wetlands are only allowed if bio-retention style integrated management practices (IMPs) are proved to be infeasible. Vault/separator style units are not allowed.
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b) Each drainage management area that discharges into the public system outlet or street shall have storm water quality controls, and shall be maintained by the property owner and located on the private property.
c) A post-construction Water Quality Management Plan and recorded maintenance agreement pursuant to Chapter 7.18 of the La Mesa Municipal Code shall be required.
Perpetual maintenance requirements should be considered when selecting appropriate BMPs.
d) Trash enclosures shall be covered to prevent rainwater intrusion or otherwise designed to prevent offsite migration of contaminants.
15. Prior to grading of any part of the project, a comprehensive soils and geologic investigation shall be conducted of the geologic formations, soils, and slopes of the site. A soils investigation report verifying that the site is suitable for the proposed development shall be prepared by a licensed civil or geotechnical engineer. All necessary measures shall be taken and implemented to ensure slope stability, erosion control, and soil integrity.
16. The applicant shall provide adequate erosion control devices at the completion of each phase of grading. This shall include landscaping and temporary irrigation systems on exposed slopes. Such temporary measures shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
17. The applicant shall show the following information on the site plan and/or add a note to the plans:
a) The sanitary sewer main, sewer service lateral and property line clean out shall be identified. A clean out shall be installed if one does not exist. b) The rim elevation of the nearest upstream sewer manhole on the sewer main and the lowest finish floor or lowest waste water fixture unit shall be identified. If the lowest finish floor elevation or lowest waste water fixture unit is less than or equal to the top of the manhole elevation PLUS two feet, a backwater valve shall be installed.
18. The applicant shall pay the current Sanitary Sewer Connection Fee as determined by the City’s current fee structure.
19. The applicant shall obtain an Encroachment Permit and Traffic Control Permit prior to beginning any proposed work within the City right of way. Traffic control plans for streets which will be opened to public travel during construction shall be in accordance with construction signing, marking, and other protection as required by the State Department of Transportation (CalTrans) Traffic Manual.
20. Surety (security) for improvements and/or grading shall be posted with the City of La Mesa prior to improvement and/or grading permit approval to guarantee the construction of all the required street improvements, drainage, grading, erosion control, landscaping, irrigation, sewer, and monumentation. The security shall include all onsite and offsite grading and improvements. The amount of security shall be determined by the City Engineer based upon an estimate furnished to the City taken from approved plans submitted by the engineer of work. The engineer’s cost estimate should include an estimate of utility relocation, if applicable.
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21. Water improvements are separately approved by and bonded with the Helix Water District prior to approval of the grading plan. Please submit with Helix Water District concurrently to avoid project delays.
Planning
22. Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit for any portion of the project, the existing parking easement agreement between the owners 4430-50 Palm Avenue and 4400 Palm Avenue (recorded October 24, 2016 as Document# 2016-0572300) shall be amended to reconfigure the parking easement area as shown on the project plans. Failure to obtain and record the necessary easement amendment shall preclude the ability to develop the project.
23. The applicant shall submit landscape and irrigation plans with application fee or deposit prepared by a registered landscape architect in accordance with City standards and the State of California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
24. The applicant shall prepare and submit plans in conformance with the approved exhibits and conditions of approval for Project 2022-0965. A note shall be placed on the building plans stating that prior to final inspection sign off and release of electrical service, the site and buildings shall be inspected for substantial conformance to the approved exhibits and conditions. The exact materials and colors of all proposed structures shall be prominently noted on all plans and exhibits.
25. A note shall be placed on the grading and building plans stating that should any archeological (cultural) or paleontological resources or human remains be discovered during construction-phase ground-disturbing activities, all work in the immediate vicinity must stop and the project applicant shall notify the City of La Mesa immediately. A qualified professional shall be retained to evaluate the finds and recommend appropriate action.
For human remains, the applicant shall notify the County Coroner. For human remains determined to be of Native American origin, the procedures outlined in CEQA Section 15064.5 (d) and (e) shall be followed. The applicant shall ensure, to the satisfaction of the City and the Native American Heritage Foundation, if applicable, that appropriate measures are undertaken prior to resuming any project activities that may affect such resources.
26. A note shall be placed on the grading and building plans stating that the project shall comply with the Mixed-Use Urban Overlay Zone Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program by implementing the following air quality mitigation measures:
a) Soils stabilizers shall be applied to inactive graded areas. b) Ground cover in disturbed areas shall be replaced as soon as possible through hydroseeding or the application of bonded fiber matrix on graded residential lots if needed prior to construction.
c) During grading activities, three applications of water shall be applied between dozer/scraper passes.
d) Dust shall be controlled during loading and unloading activities.
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e) Speeds on unpaved surfaces shall be reduced to 15 miles per hour or less. f) Haul road dust shall be managed through watering at least three times a day. g) Paving, chip sealing or chemical stabilization of internal roadways shall occur after completion of grading.
h) If winds exceed 25 miles per hour, sweepers or water trucks shall be used to remove “track out” at any point of public street access and termination of grading. i) Dirt storage piles shall be stabilized through chemical binders, tarps, fencing, or other erosion control measure.
j) Trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose material shall be covered or be required to maintain at least two feet of freeboard.
k) Construction vehicle tires shall be inspected and washed as necessary to be cleaned free of dirt prior to entering public roadways.
l) Idling times for construction equipment shall take into account the idling requirements for startup of heavy equipment.
m) The project shall adhere to Air Pollution Control District (APCD) Rule 67.0 to limit VOC content in paints used in the development.
n) Construction equipment shall only be located in the vicinity of sensitive receptors if it is absolutely necessary in order to complete specific construction-related activities and move the equipment away from the receptors immediately after the activities have been completed.
o) When feasible, re-route construction trucks away from congested streets or sensitive receptor areas.
p) The amount of construction equipment operating simultaneously shall be minimized through efficient management practices to ensure that the smallest practical number is operating at any one time.
27. A note shall be placed on the grading and building plans stating that the contractor shall implement the following BMPs identified in the Acoustical Letter Report dated December 9, 2022, to reduce potential construction disturbance at residential receiver locations:
a) Limit noise-producing construction activities to the hours of 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays, with construction prohibited on Sundays, as per Section 10.80.100 of the City of La Mesa Municipal Code.
b) Maintain equipment in proper working order, equipped with effective mufflers that are in good condition and appropriate for the equipment.
c) Avoid unnecessary idling by turning off equipment while not in use. d) Minimize the use of backup alarms, as feasible.
e) Place stationary equipment and/or staging areas for mobile equipment as far as practicable from noise-sensitive receivers.
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f) Establish a “Noise Disturbance Coordinator” for the Project who would be responsible for responding to any complaints about construction noise and establishing reasonable actions to correct the problem.
Fire
28. Building plans shall comply with the currently adopted California Fire Code and all approved City ordinances.
29. Deferred submittals are required for Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler System, Underground Fire Service, and Emergency Responder Radio Communications System.
30. All Fire Dept. access roadway corner radii shall be 28 ft. or greater. All portions of Fire Dept. access roadways shall be a minimum of 20 ft. wide with a cross-slope of 5% or less and a longitudinal slope of 10% (up to 20% with specific Fire Code Official approval) and a vertical clearance of 13 ft-6 in. Please provide a fully detailed and dimensioned site plan including fire hydrant spacing dimensions.
31. No speed bumps or other traffic calming devices are permitted in or on fire dept. access roadways, please clarify that none will be present.
32. All fire apparatus access roadways must be maintained unobstructed and drivable by fire apparatus throughout the construction process. Fire Department access and water supply shall be installed as directed and shall be inspected and approved prior to delivery of combustible material to the site. Access roadways shall be paved (base layer at minimum) capable of holding an imposed load of 75,000 pounds, including during adverse weather conditions.
33. Provide Fire Flow dated within 365 days of the building permit submittal.
Building
34. Plans must be complete and stamped by a licensed professional before the Building Division will accept them into the plan review and permitting process.
35. The design shall meet all requirements for California Building Codes, Accessibility 11A, Green Codes, and Energy Efficiency Standards effective at the time of building plan submittal.
Police
36. The applicant shall consider incorporating the following crime prevention measures into the development:
a) Install deadbolt locks with one inch throw on front doors. b) Install secondary locks on sliding glass doors and windows. c) For apartments, front doors should have a wide-angled peep hole. d) Allow for exterior building lighting to be controlled by the property owner. Dawn to dusk.
e) Lighting
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i. Site lighting: The property should be well-lit at night to prevent loitering and eliminate hiding places. Lighting should be consistent to reduce contrast between shadows and illuminated areas.
ii. Building lighting should:
Illuminate building numbers
Illuminate building accesses
Illuminate front and back areas
iii. Parking areas should be well-lit with uniformity throughout the property. Carports/ garages should be well lit, with each space having a designated light, as well as lighting throughout the parking lot.
Avoid having storage lockers in carport parking spaces. iv. Install wire cages or industrial strength shatter resistant lenses over lights within reach of pedestrians.
f) Trash enclosures and dumpsters: Dumpsters should have locked lids with an open space through which material can be put in but not taken out to prevent scavenging. g) Landscape:
i. Trees should be at least eight feet above the ground and bushes should be trimmed to less than three feet.
ii. Landscape shall not obstruct lighting.
C. THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST BE SATISFIED PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE
OF THE FINAL OCCUPANCY PERMIT FOR THE FIRST DWELLING UNIT TO BE CONSTRUCTED:
Engineering
1. The applicant shall pay the Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Program (RTCIP) development impact fee, as determined by the City’s current fee structure, for each newly constructed residential unit, excluding any deed-restricted affordable units.
2. The applicant is required to perform CCTV inspection of the sewer between Manholes SF019.02 and SF015.00 (per Interactive City Maps) and provide a condition analysis report. The City Engineer will determine if the main has to be replaced or rehabilitated based on the analysis. Manhole SF019.02 and Manhole SF019.05 shall be upgraded to meet Regional Standard Drawing SM-01/02, if it is determined that the existing condition warrants the upgrade. Please coordinate with the Wastewater Project Manager for CCTV submittal policy and requirements.
3. The applicant shall design and construct the sanitary sewer lateral in the right-of-way in accordance with the City’s engineering standards and the Greenbook.
4. The applicant shall place any proposed sewer pipe, public or private, outside the surface
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storm water drainage path in order to avoid any inflow into the sewer manholes. In cases where this requirement cannot be satisfied, the developer shall provide appropriate inflow dishes in the affected manholes.
5. The applicant shall remove and replace existing curb and sidewalk if it is found to be cracked, broken, displaced, or not in compliance with current ADA standards. Existing driveways to be removed shall be replaced with full height curb and gutter. The City inspector will identify the limits of removal and replacement. Any existing pedestrian ramps along the frontage shall be brought up to current ADA requirements, as necessary.
6. The applicant shall install street trees in the sidewalk and contiguous with the curb, equal to one tree for every 35 feet of property frontage along Palm Avenue. Silva Cells are required for all trees in the public right-of-way or as approved by the City Engineer. Refer to San Diego Regional Standard Drawing SDRSD L4 and La Mesa Standard Drawing LMSD LS1 through LS3 and WQ4.
7. All street and drainage improvements shall be completed and accepted by the public works inspector prior to occupancy.
Fire
8. If any gate or barrier across a fire access roadway is to be installed (whether manual or automatic) it must meet the Heartland Fire & Rescue requirements and have specific plans and permits approved prior to installation. Gates serving multi-family structures must be automatic and meet UL 325 and ASTM F 2200 standards. Knox brand key-operated electric key switch keyed to Heartland Fire & rescue specification are required. The Knox switch shall override all gate functions and open the gate. Other access control systems such as Opticom, siren, etc. shall be permitted with the approval of Heartland Fire & Rescue.
9. Prior to Fire Department Clearance for occupancy all fire and life safety systems shall be inspected, tested, and approved.
10. Permanent Building, three-dimensional street numbers, minimum 8 inches in height with a ½ inch stroke, shall be provided on the address side of the building at the highest point and furthest projection of the structure. The address shall be visible form the street and shall not be obstructed in any manner.
11. Address numbers are required to be installed or painted on the front of each unit. Numbers or letters shall be a minimum of 4 inches in height and placed on a contrasting background.
12. Provide plans on AutoCAD for pre-fire planning use by fire department. Information shall include locations of all gas, electrical, and water control devices, fire sprinkler and fire alarm system control devices/connections, as well as access/egress.
13. Knox emergency access key box is required at each building, with specific mounting locations approved by Heartland Fire & Rescue
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Building
14. The applicant shall obtain approvals from all departments for all issued permits: building, fire, planning, grading, San Diego County Air Pollution Control District, San Diego County HazMat, encroachment permits, or other permits for the proposed improvements prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
D. THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST BE SATISFIED PRIOR TO THE ACCEPTANCE
OF IMPROVEMENTS AND FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION
1. The applicant shall install street trees according to the approved landscaping plan.
2. Landscaping for trees, shrubs, walls, fences, cut/fill slopes or other structures at or near driveway and street intersections shall conform to the intersectional sight distance criteria as provided by the CalTrans Highway Design Manual. Any obstructions which exceed a height of 36 inches shall not be permitted within a distance of five feet from the property line at the street.
3. Street name signs, street lighting, and traffic control devices shall be built to City standards and as required and approved by the City Engineer and the Traffic Engineer. The applicant shall pay all applicable fees, energy charges, and/or assessments and shall privately maintain said lights.
4. Certification of the as-built elevations of the structures shall be furnished to the City Engineer prior to release of bonds.
5. The exact limits of pavement and sidewalks shall be approved by the City Engineer. Street structural sections shall have a gravel equivalent of a minimum of 4 inches of asphalt concrete (AC) over eight inches Class 2AB aggregate base with a Traffic Index of 6.0.
Geotechnical tests of the existing pavement are subject to approval of the City Engineer in the field during project inspection. Existing public improvements will be repaired to good condition and proper alignment, as may be required for proper tie-in.
6. The applicant shall complete grading in one operation. All best practice BMPs and improvements shown on grading and site development plans shall be installed.
Planning
7. The developer, contractor or landscape architect shall provide a letter to the Community Development Department stating that all landscaping, irrigation, drainage, and hardscape was installed according to City standards. A Certificate of Completion for landscape improvements shall be submitted, along with an irrigation schedule and soils management report as required by City standards and the State of California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
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REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: October 24, 2023
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A SUMMARY VACATION OF A
PORTION OF TWO EXISTING PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENTS LOCATED AT 8401 FLETCHER
PARKWAY
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUMMARY:
Issues:
Should the City of La Mesa vacate a portion of two existing public utility easements encumbering Parcel ‘A’ of Parcel Map 17319?
Recommendation:
1. Vacate a portion of an existing City of La Mesa public utility easement on Lot 148 as recorded in Doc. No. 1990-377221.
2. Vacate a portion of an existing City of La Mesa public utility easement on Parcel A of Parcel Map 17319 per Doc. No.1990-610026.
Fiscal Impact:
None.
City’s Strategic Goals:
Continue to improve high quality municipal services
Environmental Review:
This project is categorically exempt from the environmental review process under Section 15301 Class 1(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: October 24, 2023
Page: 2 of 3
BACKGROUND:
Public utility easements per Document Number 1990-377221 (recorded July 12, 1990) and Document Number 1990-610026 (recorded November 9, 1990) were granted to the City of La Mesa for the benefit of installing public facilities at the intersection of Fletcher Parkway and Jackson Drive, specifically storm drain and traffic signal lighting and appurtenances.
DISCUSSION:
CCRT Properties, LP, is the owner of Parcels A through D of Parcel Map 17319 and proposes to construct a new bank on the corner of Parcel A in order to increase the functionality of the lot. City development policy prohibits construction within City easements. The original designation of Parcel A of Map 17319 was Lot 148 as noted in Document 1990-377221. Two easements overlap in the area of the proposed project.
CCRT Properties, LP, has researched the easement history and requests that the City vacate the easements at the corner of Jackson Drive and Fletcher Parkway as shown on Attachment B as it would allow them to proceed with construction. The City has reviewed the easements (which overlap as described above) and supporting documents from other utility agencies and has determined that the vacation request is reasonable.
San Diego Gas & Electric, Helix Water District, Cox Cable and AT&T were contacted and each agency has submitted a letter indicating they have no objection to the vacation.
California Streets and Highways Code, Section 8330, et seq., provides the criteria for summary vacation of public service easements in any of the following cases:
(a) The easement has not been used for the purpose for which it was dedicated or acquired for five consecutive years immediately preceding the proposed vacation; (b) The date of dedication or acquisition is less than five years, and more than one year, immediately preceding the proposed vacation, and the easement was not used continuously since that date; or
(c) The easement has been superseded by relocation, or determined to be excess by the easement holder, and there are no other public facilities located within the easement.
Conditions (a) and (c) apply to this request for vacation therefore the City Council may authorize the vacation.
Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: October 24, 2023
Page: 3 of 3
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the City of La Mesa:
1. Vacate a portion of an existing City of La Mesa public utility easement on Lot 148 as recorded in Doc. No. 1990-377221.
2. Vacate a portion of an existing City of La Mesa public utility easement on Parcel A of Parcel Map 17319 per Doc. No.1990-610026.
Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Michael Throne, PE
City Manager Director of Public Works
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Dann E. Marquardt, PE
Associate Engineer
Attachments: A. Resolution
B. Vacation Exhibit
C. Doc. No. 1990-377221
D. Doc. No. 1990-610026
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF
A PORTION OF TWO EXISTING PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED AT 8401 FLETCHER PARKWAY
WHEREAS, easements for public utility purposes were dedicated to the City of La Mesa pursuant to Document No. 1990-377221, recorded July 12, 1990, and Document No. 1990- 610026, recorded November 9, 1990;
WHEREAS, the property owner of 8401 Fletcher Parkway, Parcel A of PM 17319, CCRT Properties, LP, has requested the vacation of a portion of the easements to unencumber their property and facilitate the use of the property;
WHEREAS, Section 8330, et seq., of the California Streets and Highways Code provides the criteria for summary vacation of public service easements in any of the following cases:
a. The easement has not been used for the purpose for which it was dedicated or acquired for five consecutive years immediately preceding the proposed vacation; b. The date of dedication or acquisition is less than five years, and more than one year, immediately preceding the proposed vacation, and the easement was not used continuously since that date; or
c. The easement has been superseded by relocation, or determined to be excess by the easement holder, and there are no other public facilities located within the easement.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that:
a. The Notice of Public Hearing on said resolution ordering the summary vacation of the easements, was published in the Daily Transcript on October 10, 2023, and October 16, 2023, in the manner prescribed by law for the publication of resolutions in and for said City.
b. Notices of said hearing were posted conspicuously along the easement proposed to be vacated, at least fourteen days before the date set by this resolution for the hearing.
Said notices were posted not more than three hundred (300) feet apart and at least three (3) such notices were posted.
c. No persons presented evidence that said easement is necessary for present or future public purposes.
d. There is no present or prospective use for the easement for which it was originally acquired or for any other public use of a like nature that can be anticipated. e. The easement for public utility purposes has been superseded by relocation and there are no other public facilities located within the easement considered to be vacated. f. The property owner will benefit from the vacation through improved utilization of the
land; and
g. The vacation is consistent with the general plan or an approved community plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of La Mesa, as follows:
1. That the portion of the easement for public utility purposes dedicated to the City of La Mesa per Document No. 1990-377221, recorded July 12, 1990, be ordered vacated.
2. That the portion of the easement for public utility purposes dedicated to the City of La Mesa per Document No. 1990-610026, recorded November 9, 1990, be ordered vacated.
3. That the City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California shall cause a certified copy of this resolution, attested to under the seal of the City of La Mesa, with exhibits, to be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of California.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 24th day of October, 2023, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
I, MAGAN WIEGLEMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2023- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.
MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)
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DATE: October 24, 2023
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Council Salary Adjustment Panel
SUBJECT: City Council Salary Adjustment Recommendation
Recommendation:
Increase City Council salaries by 50% from $1,000 to $1,500 monthly (the Mayor, as a Councilmember, would receive the same increase). Also, we recommend the Mayor to receive a 50% increase to the Mayoral compensation from $1,000 to $1,500 (total $1,500 Council salary + $1,500 Mayoral salary = $3,000). Additionally, we recommend the City Treasurer receive a 50% increase from the current monthly salary of $579 to $869. Finally, we recommend the City Council establish a periodic review period (e.g. the first meeting in August of an election year).
Background
At the July 25, 2023 City Council meeting, the City Council directed the City Manager to select a five-member community panel, to be known as the Council Salary Adjustment Panel (Panel), to evaluate current City Council salaries and bring back a recommendation within 90 days regarding whether the salaries should be adjusted (including the Mayor and we assume the City Treasurer).
The City Manager selected the following five citizens to serve on the Panel:
Bonnie Baranoff
Bob Duggan
Mary England
Aaron Landau
Pam Rader
California Government Code Section 36516 regulates maximum compensation for City Councilmembers and specifies when changes to compensation can become effective.
In 2006, City Ordinance 2006-2773, established a $1,000 monthly salary for City Councilmembers. Pursuant to State law, councilmembers salaries may be increased a maximum of 5% (non-compounding) for each calendar year from the date of the last increase. With the last adjustment enacted in 2006, the maximum increase is
calculated as 18 years multiplied by 5%, which is a 90% (18 x .05 = 0.9 or 90%) increase from the current $1,000 per month salary. This equates to a $900 maximum per month increase.
Discussion:
On September 14, 2023, the Panel convened, along with various staff, and considered the following factors: (1) legal increase limits; (2) salaries in other jurisdictions; and (3) the unique characteristics related to the La Mesa City Council (e.g., population size, number of meetings, and staff support, or lack thereof). As such, based on these factors and the Panel’s deliberations, the Panel recommends that City Council salaries be increased 50% from $1,000 to $1,500 monthly. The maximum increase pursuant to State law applicable to La Mesa is to $1,900 monthly.
As a member of the City Council, the Mayor will also receive the same increase of compensation The Panel also recommends the same percentage increases for the City Treasurer. The Panel’s full recommendation is detailed below:
Increase City Council salaries by 50% from $1,000 to $1,500 monthly (the Mayor, as a Councilmember, would receive the same increase). Also, we recommend the Mayor to receive a 50% increase to the Mayoral compensation from $1,000 to $1,500 (total $1,500 Council salary + $1,500 Mayoral salary = $3,000). Additionally, we recommend the City Treasurer receive a 50% increase from the current monthly salary of $579 to $869. Finally, we recommend the City Council establish a periodic review period (e.g. the first meeting in August of an election year).
Any adjustment made to City Council salaries must be made at the next election when a council member or members begin a new term of office.
Pursuant to State law, any adjustments to City Council salaries must be adopted by Ordinance, and become effective after the election subsequent to adoption (i.e. after seating of a new City Council.
Conclusion:
Direct staff to draft an Ordinance to increase the Mayor, City Councilmembers, and City Treasurer monthly compensation to be effective following the November 2024 General Election.
References:
For your reference, Attachment A contains the July 25, 2023 memorandum to the City Council from the Council Salary Review Ad-hoc Subcommittee (Council Members Dillard and Shu) outlining and explaining the applicable law/implementation procedures for salary increases (prepared by the City Attorney) and Attachment B contains a Council Salary Survey (prepared by staff).
Attachments:
A. July 25, 2023 Memorandum
B. Council Salary Survey
DATE: July 25, 2023
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: City Council Salary Review Ad-hoc Subcommittee
SUBJECT: Report on Possible City Council Salary Adjustment ______________________________________________________________________ At the February 28, 2023 City Council meeting, Council Members Dillard and Shu introduced a Council-initiated item requesting staff to conduct a review of Council salaries. At that meeting, the Mayor appointed an ad-hoc subcommittee comprised of the same Council Members to determine the process for reviewing and making recommendations regarding salaries. On March 16, 2023 the Ad-hoc Subcommittee met and now offers the following recommendation, information and background:
RECOMMENDATION
The Council direct the City Manager to select a five-member community panel (to be known as the Council Salary Adjustment Panel) to evaluate the current Council salary as compared to other councils in the region, and bring back a recommendation within ninety (90) days regarding whether the Council should adjust its salary (including the Mayor) and if so, identify an appropriate methodology and amount.
INFORMATION
As a General Law City, Council Member salaries and related issues are governed by Government Code Section 36516.1 The following reflects its basic components:
A. The salary of council members may be increased by ordinance, but the amount of the increase shall not exceed an amount equal to 5% for each calendar year from the date of the last adjustment of the salary in effect when the ordinance is enacted. The Attorney General has opined that such increases may not be compounded over time for purposes of calculating an increase.2 B. Any adjustment made to council salaries must be made at the next election when a council member or members begin a new term of office.
C. No ordinances shall be enacted to provide future automatic increases in salary. 1 Government Code Section 36516 was amended effective June 29, 2023; however, those amendments do not affect the subcommittee’s recommendation.
2 89 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen.159 (2006)
D. An elected mayor may be provided with additional compensation above that received as a council member. Additional compensation may be enacted by ordinance or by a majority vote of the electorate (traditionally done by ordinance in La Mesa).
BACKGROUND
In 2006, Ordinance No. 2006-2773 set council member’s salaries at $1,000 per month.
The ordinance also set the Mayor’s salary at $1,000 per month in addition to the amount the Mayor receives as a council member. The effective date was upon the seating of the new City Council after the General Election of November 7, 2006.
CITY POPULATION MAYOR COUNCILMEMBERS PART-TIME/FULL-TIME Carlsbad 116,358 $2,264.18 $2,264.18 All part-time positions Chula Vista 283,438 $12,601.88 $5,040.75 Mayor full-time ;Mayor 66% of Superior Court Judge salary as set
by City Charter; Councilmembers
generally assumed part-time but
not specified; Treasurer not elected
Coronado 20,576 $913.50 $913.50 Mayor and Councilmembers parttime; Treasurer not elected Del Mar 3,891 $350.00 $300.00 Mayor and Councilmembers parttime; Treasurer not elected El Cajon 108,237 $3,167.00 $2,194.00 All part-time positions Encinitas 62,754 $1,819.70 $1,719.70 Treasurer not elected Escondido 153,177 $5,895.09 $2,088.43 Treasurer is elected Imperial Beach 26,080 $1,441.00 $641.00 All part-time positions La Mesa 62,339 $2,000.00 $1,000.00 All part-time positions National City 55,450 $5,211.95 $1,546.71 Mayor full-time; Councilmembers part-time; Treasurer elected & parttime
Oceanside 174,975 $3,057.92 $2,832.75 All part-time positions Poway 49,150 $2,306.91 $1,647.79 All part-time positions San Diego 1,410,791 $19,264.42 $14,448.42 All full-time positions; Mayor is 100% of a Superior Court Judge and
Councilmembers are 75%;
Treasurer is appointed
San Marcos 98,148 $977.64 $977.64 All part-time positions Santee 62,023 $3,000.93 $1,780.64 All part-time positions Solana Beach 12,962 $960.00 $860.00 Finance Director is Treasurer Vista 99,746 $3,067.00 $2,955.00 All part-time positions
MONTHLY SALARY
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER SALARY COMPARISON