City Council - June 11, 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 6:00 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER SHU
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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
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City Manager Humora announced that the Climate Action Campaign ranked La Mesa's Climate Action Plan (CAP) implementation as number one in San Diego County.
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. PRESENTATION
Public Comments:
6.1 PRESENTATION ON PUBLIC WORKS STREET MAINTENANCE ZONES Attachments
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Public Comments
1. PowerPoint_Street Maintenance Zone.pdf
Director of Public Works Throne provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Public Works Maintenance Zones, highlighting the work sequence and coordination for the seven zones, preventative maintenance, the 2024 slurry sealing effort and resurfacing effort, and the various ways to contact Public Works.
Council questions and comments ensued.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Public Comments
Wendy Mihalic
Honorable Mayor and Council Members
It has been 136 days since the La Mesa Council ceased all public comment over zoom. Not just for Council meetings but for all 11 La Mesa Board and Commission Meetings.
Many many citizens have come before you over the ensuing four+ months to provide rationale for reinstating remote public access and to offer suggestions on how to hinder a repeat of the hateful comments in January. This has been expressed by a broad cross section of the community both in writing and in person. My observation is that the overwhelming sentiment from residents has been to reinstate remote access. Clearly, your constituents want to be able speak to you and the broader community, remotely.
Are you listening?
At the April 23rd Council meeting, 7 weeks ago, Councilmember Parent provided an update on the Council Subcommittee’s work. I believe he said that the public could expect announcement of an interim proposal “at the next meeting” (May 14) or the one following (May 28). We are still waiting.
I am out of town and cannot attend the June 11 meeting in person, so I am, again, stating my support for remote public comment. Sooner rather than later.
Respectfully
Wendy Mihalic submitted a comment regarding remote public comment.
Donna Munden-Bair spoke on the proposed lithium battery storage facility on El Paso Street.
Mairs Ryan spoke on remote public comment.
Danielle Thomassen spoke on excessive vehicle parking on Normandie Place.
Teresa Hoffman spoke on the proposed lithium battery storage facility on El Paso Street.
Leroy Johnson spoke on the 3rd Annual La Mesa Juneteenth and Friends Celebration event scheduled for Sunday, June 16, 2024, at MacArthur Park from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dianne Osterling spoke on short term rentals, labor policies, remote public comment, and comments made by Councilmember Parent.
Brenda Hammond spoke on the Fire Department's pancake breakfast and changing history.
8. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
Public Comments:
There were no conflict of interest disclosures.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
Wendy Mihalic submitted a comment on Item 10.5.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
(Items 10.1 through 10.10)
Vice Mayor Lothian requested Item 10.5 be pulled for separate consideration.
Moved by
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by
Councilmember Parent
Approve Consent Calendar Items 10.1 through 10.10, except for Item 10.5.
Yes (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 RESOLUTIONS APPROVING SIDE LETTER AGREEMENTS TO THE HEARTLAND FIREFIGHTERS OF LA MESA LOCAL #4759 AND LA MESA CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDINGS AND UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES BENEFIT PLANS Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Side Letters to LMCEA and FIRE 2024-06-11.pdf
2. Attachment A _LMCEA Resolution 2024-06-11.pdf
3. Attachment B_LMCEA Side Letter 2024-06-11.pdf
4. Attachment C_Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local 4759 Resolution 2024-06-11.pdf
5. Attachment D_Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local 4759 Side Letter 2024-06-11.pdf Adopt Resolutions.
a.
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SIDE LETTER TO AMEND THE 2022-2025 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND THE LA MESA CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION Public Comments:
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SIDE LETTER TO AMEND SECTION 1.12.01 HOLIDAY CLOSURE FOR THE UPCOMING 2024 HOLIDAY; SECTION 1.18.01 CAFETERIA PLAN; AND THE ADDITION OF SECTION 1.19.01 DEFERRED COMPENSATION TO THE 2022-2025 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND THE LA MESA CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION Resolution No. 2024-057
Adopt Resolution.
b.
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SIDE LETTER TO AMEND THE 2023-2026 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND THE HEARTLAND FIREFIGHTERS OF LA MESA LOCAL #4759 Public Comments:
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SIDE LETTER TO AMEND SECTION 1.18.01 CAFETERIA PLAN AND THE ADDITION OF SECTION 1.19.03 DEFERRED COMPENSATION TO THE 2023-2026 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND THE HEARTLAND FIREFIGHTERS OF LA MESA LOCAL #4759 Resolution No. 2024-058
Adopt Resolution.
10.3 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MAINTSTAR, INC. FOR PERMITTING SOFTWARE HOSTING, LICENSING, UPGRADES, AND MAINTENANCE Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - MaintStar Agreement for Hosting, Licensing, and Subscriptions 2024-06-25.pdf
2. Attachment A_Exhibit A - Five-year Cost Breakdown.pdf
3. Attachment B_MaintStar Resolution 2024-06-11.pdf
Resolution No. 2024-059
Adopt Resolution.
10.4 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TWO-YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF LA MESA AND HDL COMPANIES FOR CANNABIS ON-SITE MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE SERVICES Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - HdL Cannabis On-Site Monitoring and Compliance 2024-06-11.pdf
2. Attachment A _Fee Exhibit.pdf
3. Attachment B_HdL Companies Resolution 2024-06-11.pdf Resolution No. 2024-060
Adopt Resolution.
10.6 RESOLUTION AWARDING FIRST RENEWAL OPTION OF ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO SOUTHWEST SIGNAL SERVICE, INC.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - First Renewal of Annual Contract for Street Light Maintenance 2024-06-11.pdf
2. Attachment A_Resolution Street Light Maintenance Renewal 2024-06-11.pdf
3. Attachment B_1st Amendment Street Light Maintenance 2024-06-11.pdf
4. Fiscal Certificate - Street Light Maintenance Renewal 2024-06-11.pdf Resolution No. 2024-061
Adopt Resolution.
10.7 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 FOR THE COLLIER PARK RENOVATION PROJECT, PHASE 2, BID 23-05, TO DE LA FUENTE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Contract Change Order 4 to De La Fuente Construction for Collier Park Phase 2 Project 2024-06-11.pdf
2. Attachment A_Resolution CCO-4 for Collier Park Phase 2 Project 2024-06-11.pdf
3. Attachment B_CCO-4 for BID 23-05 Collier Park Phase 2 Project.pdf
4. Fiscal Certificate - CCO-4 for Collier Park Phase 2 Project.pdf Resolution No. 2024-062
Adopt Resolution.
10.8 APPROVAL TO CONTINUE MAINTAINING THE AUTOMATIC PEDESTRIAN RECALL FUNCTION AT FIVE HIGH PEDESTRIAN-TRAFFIC SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Status of Automated Pedestrian Signal Crossings 2024-06-11.pdf
2. Attachment A _Automatic Pedestrian Recall Locations Map 2024-06-11.pdf Approve.
10.9 RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF TWO GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Grant Applications for the Active Transportation Program 2024-06-11.pdf
2. Attachment A_Resolution Grant Application for Lemon Ave and Jackson Dr. Project.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution Grant Application for La Mesa Blvd Complete Streets Design Project.pdf Adopt Resolutions.
a.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM, FOR THE LEMON AVENUE AND JACKSON DRIVE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, AND IF AWARDED, ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2024-063
Adopt Resolution.
b.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM, FOR THE LA MESA BOULEVARD COMPLETE STREETS DESIGN PROJECT, AND IF AWARDED, ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2024-064
Adopt Resolution.
10.10 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE, EMERGENCY REPAIRS, AND RELATED CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TO SOUTHWEST SIGNAL SERVICE INC.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract Award 2024-06-11.pdf
2. Attachment A _Resolution Bid 005-25 Traffic Signal Maintenance 2024-06-11.pdf
3. Attachment B_Traffic Signal Maintenance Summary of Bids FY24-25.pdf
4. Attachment C_2024 Traffic Signal Maintenance Bid Results by agency.pdf
5. Attachment D_Agreement-Traffic Signal Maintenance to SWS.pdf
6. Fiscal Certificate - Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract Award 2024-06-11.pdf Resolution No. 2024-065
Adopt Resolution.
10.5 RESOLUTION TO AWARD THE PURCHASE OF A 2024 FORD F150 LIGHTNING TO SEDANO FORD Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - HOME Program Vehicle Purchase 2024-06-11.pdf
2. Attachment A_Resolution for HOME Truck Purchase 2024-06-11.pdf
3. Attachment B_Sedano Ford_final numbers for F-150 Lightning.pdf Wendy Mihalic
I would like to applaud the Police Department’s move to purchase an all-electric vehicle for the HOME program. This purchase will convey all the climate benefits of EVs –both in terms of reducing harmful air pollution, and the greenhouse gas emissions that are causing climate change and, perhaps equally as important, it will demonstrate by example CAP sustainability actions in La Mesa’s operations.
La Mesa’s municipal operations use 100% clean electricity from San Diego Community Power. Putting this power to use on our roads makes sense. EVs charged in La Mesa will be powered by clean energy.
Let’s not be dissuaded by the naysayers:
• EVs are NOT more prone to fires. An analysis of data from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found that that per 100,000 cars sold in each category, electric vehicles had the lowest number of fires. Hybrid vehicles had the highest with internal combustion in the middle. • Lithium-ion batteries use five critical raw materials: lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, and graphite. Up to 95% of these materials can be returned to new batteries or the economy. In comparison, fossil fuels are used just once. • At the beginning of their lives, EVs, are emissions-intensive, thanks in large part to their battery-manufacturing needs,” says Corey Cantor, senior associate, electric vehicles, BloombergNEF. “But once on the road, internal combustion engine vehicles quickly speed past BEVS – in terms of CO2 emissions, at least – because of the heavy emissions that gas-guzzling cars spew.” Thanks to the Police Department and Staff for using ARPA funds to support climate action! Vice Mayor Lothian spoke on the City's CAP, the top concerns of the City's residents, the amount the City spends on the CAP, the reliability of the Ford F150 Lightning, and the impact of EVs on the environment.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Resolution No. 2024-066
Moved by
Councilmember Parent
Seconded by
Councilmember Shu
Adopt Resolution.
Yes (4)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Councilmember Parent, and Councilmember Dillard No (1)
Vice Mayor Lothian
Approved (4 to 1)
11. ORDINANCE: FIRST READING
Public Comments:
11.1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA ADDING A NEW SECTION 12.64.025 TO THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DESIGNATE A SAFETY CORRIDOR PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 43 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - 1st Reading Safety Corridor Designation Ordinance 2024-06-11.pdf
2. Attachment A_Ordinance Adding LMMC Section12.64.025 Safety Corridor .pdf
3. Attachment B_Engineering and Traffic Survey for Lemon Avenue.pdf
4. PowerPoint_Lemon Safety Corridor Ordinance.pdf
City Attorney Sabine read the title of the Ordinance.
Director of Public Works Throne provided an overview of the purpose of the Ordinance, Assembly Bill 43 (AB 43), safety corridor designation, and the proposed Lemon Avenue safety corridor.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Moved by
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded by
Councilmember Shu
Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance adding a new Section 12.64.025 to the La Mesa Municipal Code to designate a safety corridor pursuant to Assembly Bill 43 (AB 43) and designating Lemon Avenue from Garfield Street to Bancroft Drive as an AB 43 Safety Corridor.
Yes (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Councilmember Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Vice Mayor Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
12. STAFF REPORT - CITY COUNCIL - PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - SUCCESSOR AGENCY Public Comments:
12.1 2024-2025 MID-BIENNIUM BUDGET UPDATE
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. PowerPoint_2023-2025 Mid-Biennium Budget Update.pdf
Director of Finance Royales provided a PowerPoint presentation on the 2023-2025 Biennial Budget process and the amended budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Director of Finance Royales highlighted the changes to the General Fund revenue, expenditures, and reserves, and reviewed the positions proposed to be added to the 2024-2025 Mid-Biennium Budget.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Moved by
Councilmember Shu
Seconded by
Mayor Arapostathis
Adopt Resolutions.
Yes (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Shu, Councilmember Parent, Councilmember Dillard, and Vice Mayor Lothian Approved (5 to 0)
a.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AMENDED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Mid-Biennium Budget.pdf
2. Attachment A_FY24-25 Budget Message.pdf
3. Attachment B_FY24-25 Budget Requests.pdf
4. Attachment C_FY24-25 ALL CIP.pdf
5. Attachment D_FY24-25 Staffing Update.pdf
6. Attachment E_Resolution FY24-25 Mid Biennium Budget.pdf Resolution No. 2024-067
Adopt Resolution.
b.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING (1) THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024, AND (2) THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT FACTORS USED TO CALCULATE THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - FY24 GANN Limit.pdf
2. Attachment A_FY23-24 Appropriation Limit Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment B_FY23-24 Appropriation Limit Calculations - all schedules.pdf Resolution No. 2024-068
Adopt Resolution pursuant to Propositions 4 and 111, establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and selecting the growth in the new Non-Residential Construction in the City of La Mesa, and the population growth in the City of La Mesa as the annual adjustment factors used to compute the Appropriations Limit.
13. 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.
14. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))
Public Comments:
There were no reports.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
Public Comments:
There were no remarks.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 7:09 p.m.