City Council - May 14, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER
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1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER PARENT
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1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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2. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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3. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS
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4. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
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5. PRESENTATIONS
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5.1 POLICE CHIEF'S CHALLENGE COIN FOR COMPASSION PRESENTED TO MELINDA SHERIFF Public Comments:
5.2 PROCLAIMING MAY 15, 2024 AS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' MEMORIAL DAY Public Comments:
5.3 PROCLAIMING MAY AS POPPY MONTH
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5.4 PROCLAIMING MAY AS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
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5.5 PROCLAIMING MAY 19 - 25, 2024 AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK Attachments
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1. 2024 National Public Works Week.pdf
5.6 CITY TREASURER'S QUARTERLY REPORT
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1. Treasurer's Report 03-31-24.pdf
2. Treasurer’s Report 03-31-24 Attachment A.pdf
3. Treasurer’s Report 03-31-24 Attachment B.pdf
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Public Comments
Wendy Mihalic
Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers
At the April 23rd Council meeting, Councilmember Parent provided an update on the Council Subcommittee’s work toward, hopefully, reinstating remote public comment. I believe he said that the public could expect announcement of an interim proposal “at the next meeting” (that would be this one, May 14) or the one following.
It has been almost 3 months since La Mesa decided to cease all public comment over zoom. The ban applied to Council meetings as well as Commission meetings. My observation is that the overwhelming sentiment from residents has been to reinstate remote access. This has been expressed to Council by a broad cross section of the community at each of the ensuing Council meetings both in writing and in person. Clearly, your constituents want to be able speak to you and the broader community, remotely.
I cannot attend the May 13 meeting in person so I am, again, stating my support for remote public comment. Sooner rather than later.
Respectfully
Dianne Osterling
I’m a 30+ year La Mesa resident, with great love for La Mesa. La Mesa's caring, neighborly environment spawned & cultivated this love. Many residents feel the same. Unfortunately, at times, some officials belittle this love with words vilifying residents whose views & ideas conflict with politicians’ personal goals. Some develop policies & practices disruptive to La Mesa’s caring culture:
• Policies endangering environmental & public safety by minimized or eliminated environmental regulations & review • Policies increasing housing costs by not enacting protection of existing affordable housing from large investment company takeovers, supporting unlimited short-term rentals- (which raises housing costs & diminishes La Mesa’s residential community.) • By encouraging new construction w/o addressing or acknowledging the negative environmental consequences vs. developing policies supporting converting empty retail & office space where nature’s been disrupted, & utility connections pre-exist • Environmental policy siloed on car emissions inhibits a systemic understanding of environmental problems that include safe sewage practices, protection of water sources, pollinators, & soil o Without proper sewage public health catastrophe.
o Without clean water, pollinators, or plants we die
Recently I was encouraged to consider how my communications re: frustrations with policymakers (politicians) can seem like attacks on staff who must enforce offending politician's policies. I apologize to any offended staff. My intent isn’t to offend staff, but to raise awareness of:
1. Problematic policies
2. Negative consequences of their implementation on La Mesans 3 Politicians creating policies designed not for the benefit/betterment of La Mesa, but to benefit other non-La Mesans:
o Donors, Donors to a politician’s business, Other Politicians They’re Beholden to, Their Personal Political Aspirations, OR Their Personal Financial Benefit I again Request improved government transparency by reinstating remote public comment access & increasing improved opportunities for 2-way communications for residents with policymakers. Saying you will isn't getting it done.
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
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8. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
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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.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
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(Items 9.1 through 9.6)
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.
Recommended Motion:
Approve Consent Calendar Items 9.1 through 9.6.
9.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING Public Comments
Dianne Osterling
Thank you for clarifying the e-comment policy to add the limitation of characters, not just words. Clarity breeds confidence and trust.
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
9.2 RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW FOR PROJECT 2022-0898 (REFOU) Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Project 2022-0898 DRB Ratification - 8923 La Mesa Boulevard.pdf
2. Attachment A - Design Review Board Certification of Action for Project 2022-0898.pdf
3. Attachment B - Planning Commission Resolution No. PC-2024-03.pdf
4. Attachment C - Site Photographs Project 2022-0898.pdf
5. Attachment D - Project Plans 2022-0898.pdf
6. Attachment E - Project Renderings 2022-0898.pdf
7. Attachment F - Colors and Materials Board.pdf
A 3,694 SQUARE FOOT THIRD STORY ADDITION AND MAJOR RENOVATION TO AN EXISTING TWO-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 8923 LA MESA BOULEVARD (APNS 490-472-31-00 AND 490-472-11-00) IN THE C-D-MU (GENERAL COMMERCIAL / URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY / MIXED USE OVERLAY) ZONE WITH ASSOCIATED PARKING LOCATED ON A PARCEL TO THE WEST AT 5264 WOOD STREET, APN 490-472-07-00 IN THE R3-P-MU (MULTIPLE UNIT RESIDENTIAL / SCENIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY / MIXED USE OVERLAY) ZONE Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
9.3 RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW FOR PROJECT 2023-2466 (MANN ENTERPRISES INC.) Attachments
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1. Staff Report_2023-2466 (8790 Grossmont Blvd) DRB Ratification.pdf
2. Attachment A - DRB Certification of Action for Project 2023-2466.pdf
3. Attachment B - Assessor Parcel Map Sheet.pdf
4. Attachment C - Site Photographs.pdf
5. Attachment D - Site Development Plan Notice of Decision 2024-03.pdf
6. Attachment E - Project Plans.pdf
A PROPOSED TWO-TENANT RETAIL SHELL BUILDING OF 32,550 SQUARE FEET AND A SINGLE-TENANT RETAIL SHELL OF 2,880 SQUARE FEET AT 8790 GROSSMONT BOULEVARD, APN 490-660-53-00 IN THE C-D (GENERAL COMMERCIAL / URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
9.4 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AUTHORIZING AGENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNORS OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING STATE DISASTER RELIEF FOR ANY OPEN AND FUTURE DISASTERS OR GRANTS DECLARED FOR UP TO THREE YEARS Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Resolution Authorizing Agents with the CA Governors Office of Emergency Services.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution Designating Agents with CA Emergency Services.pdf
3. Attachment B - Cal OES Designation of Applicants Form 130 .pdf Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
9.5 RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY FOR TRANSPORTATION DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE LA MESA BIKE AND SIDEWALK CONNECTIONS PROJECT Attachments
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1. Staff Report _Agreement To Rick Engineering for Bike and Sidewalk Connections Project 2024-05-14.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution Bike and Sidewalk Connections Project Agreement.pdf
3. Attachment B - Fee Schedule .pdf
4. Attachment C - Project Location Map.pdf
5. Fiscal Certificate - Rick Eng Award.pdf
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
9.6 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TASK ORDER TO D-MAX ENGINEERING, INC. FOR DRY WEATHER MS4 OUTFALL MONITORING AND PERSISTENT FLOW PROGRAM Attachments
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1. Staff Report _Dry Weather MS4 Outfall Monitoring and Persistent Flow Program 2024-05-14.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution Dry Weather MS4 Outfall Monitoring Task Order.pdf
3. Attachment B - Scope and Fee_2024 La Mesa MS4 Outfall Monitoring.pdf
4. Fiscal Certificate - D-Max Award.pdf
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
10. STAFF REPORT
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10.1 REPORT ON 2023-2028 STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES Attachments
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1. Memo_2023-2028 Strategic Plan Implementation Plan and Performance Measures.pdf
2. Attachment A - 2023-2028 La Mesa Strategic Plan.pdf
3. Attachment B - Strategic Plan Implementation Plan.pdf Staff Reference: Ms. Lee
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
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12. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))
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13. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
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14. ADJOURNMENT
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