City Council - January 09, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council Agenda. Agenda Items can be taken out of order during the meeting.
The Agenda Items were considered in the order presented.
Mayor Arapostathis called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER SHU
Public Comments:
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:
2. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Public Comments:
There were no comments.
3. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS
Public Comments:
The Mayor, Council and staff made announcements and reported on various events taking place in the City. No action was taken.
4. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
Public Comments:
The Development Services Process Improvement Plan Update presentation was deleted from the agenda.
5. PRESENTATIONS
Public Comments:
5.1 COMMUNITY COLLABORATION AWARD PRESENTATION BY I LOVE A CLEAN SAN DIEGO Public Comments:
Ann Marie Sack, Director of Community Engagement, I Love a Clean San Diego, presented the Community Collaboration Award to the City.
5.2 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PROCESS IMPROVEMENT PLAN UPDATE Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo_Process Improvement Plan Update 2024-01-09.pdf
This presentation was deleted from the agenda.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Public Comments:
Dianne Osterling spoke regarding her concerns with septic systems.
Brenda Hammond spoke regarding walking in La Mesa and the La Mesa Library.
7. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
Public Comments:
There were no conflict of interest disclosures.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
There were no public comments on Consent Calendar.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
(Items 9.1 through 9.2)
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Councilmember Parent
Approve Consent Calendar Items 9.1 through 9.2.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Councilmember Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Vice Mayor Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
9.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING Public Comments:
Approve.
9.2 APPROVAL OF THE 2024 LIST OF PROCLAMATIONS
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo_2024 List of Proclamations.pdf
2. Attachment A_2024 List of Proclamations.pdf
Approve.
10. STAFF REPORT
Public Comments:
10.1 CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING COUNCILMEMBERS TO OUTSIDE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES, AND TO THE COUNCIL AD HOC AND STANDING SUBCOMMITTEES Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo_2024 Appointments to Outside Boards and Committees.pdf
2. Attachment A - Council Appointments to Outside Boards.2023.pdf
3. Attachment B - Council Appointments to Standing and Ad Hoc Committees.2023.pdf Mayor Arapostathis explained the appointment process for the outside boards, commissions, and committees, and the Council ad hoc and standing subcommittees.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Councilmember Dillard
Appoint: (1) Vice Mayor Lothian as the primary representative on the East County Economic Development Council; (2) Mayor Arapostathis as the primary representative on the Harry Griffen Park JPA; (3) Councilmember Dillard as the primary representative and Councilmember Shu as the alternate representative on the Heartland Communications Facility Authority; (4) Councilmember Dillard as the primary representative and Councilmember Shu as the alternate representative on the Heartland Fire Training Facility Authority; (5) Mayor Arapostathis as the primary representative and Vice Mayor Lothian as the alternate representative on the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District/City of La Mesa Joint Steering Committee; (6) Vice Mayor Lothian as the primary representative on the League of California Cities San Diego County Division; (7) William Baber as the primary representative and Councilmember Shu as the alternate representative on the Metro Wastewater Joint Powers Authority; (8) Councilmember Parent as the primary representative on the Mission Trails Regional Task Force; (9) Councilmember Parent as the primary representative and Councilmember Shu as the alternate representative on the San Diego Community Power Board of Directors; and (10) Councilmember Dillard as the primary representative on the Sweetwater River Watershed Advisory Panel.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Councilmember Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Vice Mayor Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Councilmember Parent
(1) Appoint: (a) Councilmember Dillard and Councilmember Shu to the Animal Welfare Standing Subcommittee; (b) Mayor Arapostathis and Councilmember Shu to the Audit Standing Subcommittee; (c) Vice Mayor Lothian and Councilmember Dillard to the Development Services Council Liaison Standing Subcommittee; (d) Vice Mayor Lothian and Councilmember Dillard to the Downtown Events Standing Subcommittee; (e) Councilmember Dillard and Councilmember Shu to the Future of MacArthur Park Standing Subcommittee; (f) Vice Mayor Lothian and Councilmember Parent to the Accessory Dwelling Units Ad Hoc Subcommittee; (g) Vice Mayor Lothian and Councilmember Parent to the American Rescue Plan Act Funding Ad Hoc Subcommittee; (h) Mayor Arapostathis and Councilmember Shu to the Citizen Emergency Preparedness Ad Hoc Subcommittee; (i) Mayor Arapostathis and Councilmember Parent to the Civic Center Master Plan Ad Hoc Subcommittee; (j) Councilmember Dillard and Councilmember Shu to the Climate Action Plan Updates Ad Hoc Subcommittee; (k) Mayor Arapostathis and Councilmember Dillard to the Extension of Proposition L Ad Hoc Subcommittee; (l) Councilmember Parent and Councilmember Shu to the Housing Affordability Ad Hoc Subcommittee; and (m) Vice Mayor Lothian and Councilmember Parent to the Review of the Design Review Board Ad Hoc Subcommittee; and (2) dissolve the AB 2449 Teleconference Policies Ad Hoc Subcommittee, Business Rebound Ad Hoc Subcommittee, Parking Management Ad Hoc Subcommittee, Public Comment Policy Ad Hoc Subcommittee, and Review of City Streets for Greater Pedestrian Access Ad Hoc Subcommittee.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Councilmember Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Vice Mayor Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
Moved By
Councilmember Parent
Seconded By
Councilmember Dillard
Appoint Councilmember Shu as the primary representative on the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board of Directors.
For (4)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Dillard Against (1)
Vice Mayor Lothian
Approved (4 to 1)
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Councilmember Dillard
Appoint Vice Mayor Lothian as the first alternate representative and Councilmember Dillard as the second alternate representative on the SANDAG Board of Directors.
Substitute Motion
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Moved By
Councilmember Parent
Seconded By
Councilmember Shu
Appoint Councilmember Dillard as the alternate representative on the SANDAG Board of Directors.
For (4)
Councilmember Shu, Councilmember Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Vice Mayor Lothian Against (1)
Mayor Arapostathis
Approved (4 to 1)
Moved By
Councilmember Shu
Seconded By
Councilmember Parent
Leave the second alternate representative seat on the SANDAG Board of Directors vacant.
For (4)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Dillard Against (1)
Vice Mayor Lothian
Approved (4 to 1)
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Councilmember Parent
Appoint Councilmember Dillard as the primary representative and Mayor Arapostathis as the alternate representative on the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Board of Directors.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Councilmember Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Vice Mayor Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
11. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING
Public Comments:
11.1 CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA ADDING CHAPTER 6.07 TO THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING THE LICENSING OF TOBACCO RETAILERS Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo_2nd Reading Ordinance Chapter 6.07 Licensing of Tobacco Retailers 2024-01-09.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance adding Chapter 6.07 Licensing of Tobacco Retailers.pdf City Clerk Wiegelman stated a scrivener's error was found following the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance; language was inadvertently added in the Ordinance, but the error was corrected and the Ordinance was ready for the second reading and adoption.
City Attorney Sabine read the title of the Ordinance.
Ordinance No. 2023-2906
Moved By
Councilmember Shu
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)
11.2 CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA REPEALING CHAPTER 3.24 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO PERSONNEL MATTERS IN ITS ENTIRETY Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo_2nd Reading Ordinance Repealing Chapter 3.24 - Personnel Matters 2024-01-09.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 3.24 Personnel Matters.pdf City Attorney Sabine read the title of the Ordinance.
Ordinance No. 2023-2907
Moved By
Councilmember Shu
Seconded By
Councilmember Parent
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)
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
Public Comments:
The Mayor and Council reported on various outside boards, commissions and committee meetings they attended. No action was taken.
13. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))
Public Comments:
There were no reports.
14. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
Public Comments:
There were no remarks.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
At 6:56 p.m., Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting in honor and memory of former City Councilmember Ernest Ewin, a person of integrity and dignity who challenged everyone to do better and helped make La Mesa a better place.