City Council - May 28, 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, except for the School Safety Patrol Awards which were presented prior to the Certificate of Recognition to Anne Pacheco.
Mayor Arapostathis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER PARENT
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1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Public Comments:
City Attorney Sabine announced there were no reportable actions.
3. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Public Comments:
There were no comments.
4. 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.
5. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
Public Comments:
There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.
6. PRESENTATIONS
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6.1 CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO ANNE PACHECO FOR HER RETIREMENT AFTER 30 YEARS OF SERVICE TO ST. MARTIN OF TOURS ACADEMY Public Comments:
Councilmember Parent presented a Certificate of Recognition to Anne Pacheco for her retirement from St. Martin of Tours Academy after 30 years of service.
6.2 CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO JOHN SCHMITZ FOR HIS OVER 780 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE TO THE LA MESA LIBRARY AND SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY Public Comments:
Councilmember Shu presented a Certificate of Recognition to John Schmitz for his over 780 hours of volunteer service to the La Mesa Library and San Diego County Library.
6.3 PRESENTATION OF THE SCHOOL SAFETY PATROL AWARDS - MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS Public Comments:
Mayor Arapostathis, Chief Sweeney, and School Resource Officer Georgi presented the Safety Patrol Awards to:
Jevin Castaneda, La Mesa Dale Elementary School
Mikaeyla Matthews, La Mesa Dale Elementary School
Hashim Abdulaziz, La Mesa Dale Elementary School
Levarrais Evans-Powell, La Mesa Dale Elementary School
Hailey Clark, Murray Manor Elementary School
Ben Fuller, Murray Manor Elementary School
Jorge Rodriguez, Murray Manor Elementary School
Brooklyn Schmitz, Murray Manor Elementary School
Kenji Estrellado, Rolando Elementary School
Rylee Sorenson, Rolando Elementary School
Karis Reich, Maryland Avenue Elementary School
Alice Haller, Northmont Elementary School
Sterling Gonzalez, Northmont Elementary School
Ryan Sparks, Northmont Elementary School
Xavier Haywood, Northmont Elementary School
Greyson Pleas-Baker, Northmont Elementary School
Ashley Jerjiss, Northmont Elementary School
Scarlett Pease, Lemon Avenue Elementary School
6.4 PROCLAIMING JUNE 19TH AS JUNETEENTH NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAY Public Comments:
Councilmember Dillard read the proclamation proclaiming June 19th as Juneteenth National Independence Day.
Truth spoke on the Emancipation Proclamation and freedom.
6.5 PROCLAIMING JUNE 2024 AS LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH
Public Comments:
Councilmember Parent read the proclamation proclaiming June 2024 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
Lauren Cazares spoke in support of the proclamation proclaiming June 2024 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
Truth spoke on the Pride Flag.
Chris Thomas spoke on the transgender movement.
6.6 HOMELESS OUTREACH AND MOBILE ENGAGEMENT (HOME) PROGRAM QUARTERLY REPORT (JANUARY 2024 - MARCH 2024) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo - HOME 1st Quarter 2024.pdf
2. Attachment A_HOME 2024 Q1 Report.pdf
3. HOME 2024 Quarter 1 Report_PowerPoint .pdf
Chief Sweeney provided a PowerPoint presentation on the HOME Program, highlighting the HOME team and first quarter statistics. This included calls for service, clients served, and the number of individuals permanently and temporarily housed. Additionally, he presented statistics for the entire length of the program, including HOME rides and the number of people permanently and temporarily housed.
Clinical Homeless Outreach Specialist Smiley shared a client success story.
Truth spoke on the HOME Program.
Following Council questions and comments, no action was taken.
6.7 POLICE CHIEF'S QUARTERLY OPERATIONS REPORT
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo - LMPD 1st Quarter Report .pdf
2. Attachment A_La Mesa Police Department 1st Quarter Report 2024.pdf
3. Police Department Quarterly Operations Report Q1 2024_PowerPoint.pdf Chief Sweeney presented the crime statistics for the quarter ending March 31, 2024, explained the statistics in the various crime categories and highlighted recently solved cases. Chief Sweeney briefly discussed the Department’s proactive operations and strategic enforcement to help reduce crime and also reviewed various community outreach activities that took place. Chief Sweeney provided an update on the Police Department's staffing vacancies.
Following Council questions and comments, no action was taken.
6.8 PRESENTATION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFFING STUDY Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo - Citygate Associates Police Department Staffing Study.pdf
2. Citygate Priority Staffing page 1.pdf
3. Citygate Priority Staffing page 2.pdf
4. Police Department Staffing Study 2024_PowerPoint.pdf Chief Sweeney provided opening comments and introduced Gary Elliot, Thomas Woodward, and Ralph Brown from Citygate, who provided a PowerPoint presentation on the staffing and resource analysis of the police department. They highlighted the Citygate project team, recommendations for patrol services, investigations, records and communications, training and administration, and the proposed organizational changes to the operations division and services division.
Chief Sweeney reviewed the positions proposed in the mid-biennium budget.
Lauren Cazares spoke in support of the staffing and resource analysis conducted by Citygate and on the relationship the La Mesa Police Department has with the community.
Following Council questions and comments, no action was taken.
6.9 PERMIT AND DEVELOPMENT QUARTERLY REPORT
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo - Permit and Development Quarterly Update 2024-05-28.pdf
2. Permits and Development Quarterly Report_PowerPoint.pdf Director of Community Development Santos and Management Analyst Flores provided a PowerPoint presentation on the permit and development data for the first quarter of 2024. They highlighted the update to the Community Development webpage, the interactive development GIS map, and the MaintStar permitting portal. The presentation also covered the number and type of building permit applications, the number and type of issued building permits, the processing time for ADU and residential rooftop solar permits, and staff's commitment to continuous improvements.
Following Council questions and comments, no action was taken.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Public Comments:
Janet Castanos spoke on Mayor and Council actions.
Mary Davis spoke on lithium battery storage facilities.
Sylvia McNally spoke regarding a neighbor constructing a nonconforming accessory dwelling unit in their backyard.
Truth spoke on electric vehicles and lithium batteries.
8. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
Public Comments:
There were no conflict of interest disclosures.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
Truth spoke on Items 10.1, 10.3, 10.4, 10.7, and 10.9.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
(Items 10.1 through 10.9)
*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 10.9).
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Councilmember Dillard
Approve Consent Calendar Items 10.1 through 10.9.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Councilmember Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Vice Mayor Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
10.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING Public Comments:
Approve.
10.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETINGS HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - City Council Special Meeting_Apr23_2024 .pdf
2. Post-Meeting Minutes - City Council Special Meeting (Closed Session)_Apr23_2024.pdf Approve.
10.3 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGS HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024 AND TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_Apr23_2024.pdf
2. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_May14_2024.pdf
Approve.
10.4 APPROVAL FOR COUNCILMEMBER PARENT AND COUNCILMEMBER DILLARD TO ATTEND THE SAN DIEGO REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2024 LEADERSHIP DELEGATION TO SACRAMENTO IN SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, FROM JUNE 17, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 18, 2024 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Travel Request_Councilmember Parent.pdf
2. Travel Request_Councilmember Dillard.pdf
Approve.
10.5 RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT WITH INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE BUILDING DIVISION Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Amendment to Interwest Agreement 2024-05-28.pdf
2. Attachment A_Interwest 2nd Amendment Resolution.pdf
Resolution No. 2024-053
Adopt Resolution.
10.6 RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT WITH RICK FOR AS-NEEDED STAFF AUGMENTATION TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Amendment to Rick Engineering Company Staff Augmentation 2024-05-28.pdf
2. Attachment A_RICK Amendment Resolution.pdf
Resolution No. 2024-054
Adopt Resolution.
10.7 RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW FOR PROJECT 2023-2105 (DI MARZO) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - 2023-2105 (4476 Palm Ave) DRB Ratification.pdf
2. Attachment A_Design Review Board Certification of Action for Project 2023-2105.pdf
3. Attachment B_Site Photographs.pdf
4. Attachment C_Project Plans.pdf
5. Attachment D_Colors and Materials Board.pdf
CONSIDERATION FOR A NEW TWO UNIT BUILDING (DUPLEX) ON A LOT WITH AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNIT LOCATED AT 4476 PALM AVENUE (APN 494-621-19-00) IN THE R3 (MULTIPLE UNIT RESIDENTIAL) ZONE AND IN THE DOWNTOWN VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA Approve.
10.8 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 TO SELECT ELECTRIC, INC. FOR BID 23-01, EL CAJON BOULEVARD AND JESSIE AVENUE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - CCO 4 to Select Electric for El Cajon Blvd and Jessie Ave Safety Improvements 2024-05-24.pdf
2. Attachment A _Select Electric Contract Change Order 4 Resolution .pdf
3. Attachment B - Select Electric Contract Change Order 4.pdf
4. Fiscal Certificate CCO-4 Select.pdf
Resolution No. 2024-055
Adopt Resolution.
10.9 *RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE TRANSNET LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025 THROUGH 2029 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - TransNet Local Street Improvement Program FY25-29 2024-05-28.pdf
2. Attachment A _TransNet Local Street Improvement Program FY25-29 Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment B_TransNet Revenue Forecast.pdf
4. Attachment C_2025-2029 RTIP Program.pdf
Resolution No. 2024-056
Adopt Resolution.
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:
At 8:04 p.m., Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting in honor and memory of Bill Walton, a former La Mesa resident, Helix High and UCLA alum, NBA Hall of Famer, and sportscaster. Bill Walton was known for his contributions to the community and his dedication to making it a better place for everyone.