City Council - November 28, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council Agenda. Agenda Items can be taken out of order during the meeting.
The Agenda Items were considered in the order presented.
Mayor Arapostathis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION - VICE MAYOR LOTHIAN
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1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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2. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Public Comments:
There were no comments.
3. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS
Public Comments:
The Mayor, Council and staff made announcements and reported on various events taking place in the City. No action was taken.
4. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
Public Comments:
There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Public Comments:
Michael Brando spoke on the impact Council decisions have on the community.
Truth spoke on political parties and comments made by Councilmembers at previous meetings.
6. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
Public Comments:
There were no conflict of interest disclosures.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
Truth spoke on Consent Calendar Items 8.1, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, and 8.8.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
(Items 8.1 through 8.8)
Moved By
Councilmember Shu
Seconded By
Councilmember Parent
Approve Consent Calendar Items 8.1 through 8.8.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Councilmember Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Vice Mayor Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
8.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING Public Comments:
Approve.
8.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2023 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - City Council Special Meeting_Nov14_2023.pdf Approve.
8.3 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2023 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_Nov14_2023.pdf
Approve.
8.4 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO CANCEL THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 26, 2023 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo_Cancellation of 2nd Meeting in December 2023-11-28.pdf Approve.
8.5 INDEPENDENT POLICE AUDITOR REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo_Independent Police Auditors Report for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2023.pdf
2. Attachment A - 2023 3rd Quarter IPA Report.pdf
Receive and file.
8.6 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF GENERAL FUND RESERVES TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 OPERATING BUDGET TO FUND THE EMPOWER EAST COUNTY BUSINESS FUND PROJECT Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Consideration and Possible Action to Fund a Small Business Revolving Loan Program.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution - EECBFP.pdf
3. Attachment B - Empower East County Business Fund Project Info.pdf
4. Attachment C - Fiscal Impact Certificate - Empower East County Business Fund Project.pdf Resolution No. 2023-136
Adopt Resolution.
8.7 RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 12.52.050 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE LIMITING THE GROSS WEIGHT TO THREE TONS OF A PORTION OF JACKSON DRIVE AND LEMON AVENUE BETWEEN LA MESA BOULEVARD AND STATE ROUTE 125 SOUTHBOUND ENTRANCE RAMP Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Lemon Ave between Garfield-Wood Weight Limit.pdf
2. Attachment A - Lemon CC Resolution Weight Limit.pdf
3. Attachment B - Weight Limit Streets.pdf
Resolution No. 2023-137
Adopt Resolution.
8.8 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER 2 TO PARSONS TO PROVIDE STAFF AUGMENTATION FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING RELATED SERVICES Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_CO2-Parsons for Traffic Engineering Services.pdf
2. Attachment A - Reso CO2 Parsons.pdf
3. Attachment B - Parsons CCO2 TrafficEng ESA.pdf
4. Attachment C - Parsons CCO2 Proposal.pdf
5. Attachment D - Fiscal Impact Certificate - CO2 Parsons.pdf Resolution No. 2023-138
Adopt Resolution.
9. ORDINANCE: SECOND READING
Public Comments:
9.1 CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA AMENDING SECTION 2.04.010 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADJUST MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND TREASURER COMPENSATION Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo - Ordinance Council Compensation 2023-11-28.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance No 2023-XXXX.pdf
City Attorney Sabine read the title of the Ordinance.
Truth spoke in opposition to the Ordinance adjusting the compensation of the Mayor, City Council, and Treasurer.
Ordinance No. 2023-2905
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Councilmember Dillard
Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Councilmember Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Vice Mayor Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
10. STAFF REPORT
Public Comments:
10.1 CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH FLOCK GROUP, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READERS Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Flock Cameras 2023-11-28.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution Flock Cameras_FY24.pdf
3. Attachment B - DRAFT Flock - Services Agreement .pdf
4. Item 10.1 Flock Cameras_PowerPoint.pdf
Chief Sweeney introduced Kristen MacLeod, Community Engagement Manager, Flock Safety, who provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Flock Safety automated license plate readers (Flock cameras), highlighting the mission and purpose of Flock Safety, how the Flock cameras operate, eliminate crime, and provide transparency and insight, how privacy would be protected, California cities that utilize Flock cameras, and Flock camera success stories.
Chief Sweeney explained how the Flock cameras would be utilized in the City of La Mesa and the number of cameras that would be installed throughout the City.
Council questions and comments ensued.
The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the purchase and installation of Flock cameras:
John Enright
Michael Brando
Truth
Mary Davis expressed concerns with the installation of Flock cameras and recommended certain policies and procedures be adopted before moving forward with the purchase and installation of Flock cameras.
Council questions and comments continued.
Resolution No. 2023-139
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Councilmember Parent
(1) Approve execution of an agreement for the purchase and installation of twenty license plate reader cameras to Flock Group, Inc. in substantial form, subject to the final review and approval of the City Manager and City Attorney; and (2) Adopt Resolution awarding the purchase and installation of twenty automated license plate reader cameras to Flock Group, Inc.
For (4)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Dillard Against (1)
Vice Mayor Lothian
Approved (4 to 1)
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
Public Comments:
The Mayor and Council reported on various outside boards, commissions and committee meetings they attended. No action was taken.
12. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))
Public Comments:
There were no reports.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
Public Comments:
There were no remarks.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 7:01 p.m.