City Council - March 25, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
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1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER SUZUKI
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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. PRESENTATION
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5.1 LA MESA ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACCELERATOR PROGRAM (LEAP) PRESENTATION Public Comments:
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
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Christopher Glenn
Thank you for inviting the Manager of the Helix Water District to discuss "Fire Preparedness" at the March 11th meeting. His presentation provided valuable insights on the necessary measures to prevent the kind of devastation recently witnessed in Los Angeles, affecting 16,000 homes and structures.
My neighbors intend to use their pool water to safeguard their homes, attempting this without training or protective equipment. This approach could result in severe injuries or fatalities. It may be prudent for the City of La Mesa to consider additional measures to prevent such outcomes.
Fire Behavior and Environmental Factors
Climate change is lengthening fire seasons and increasing danger. Effective fuel management can mitigate fire intensity and spread. Brian Olney said more must be done in La Mesa to address the weak links in our defensible open spaces. Where are these high risk areas located and how should they be managed? Response and Suppression
Heartland Fire & Rescue needs agreements and protocols with other agencies for firefighting operations in a disaster, including aerial support from local and State agencies.
Brian Olney said once a home is burning pipes will leak and add to loss of water resources, but did not mention protocols to turn off valves at the structure.
Community Awareness and Action
Public education is vital. Communities need to understand the limitations of fire suppression efforts during extreme events.
Evacuation routes and shelter capacities need to be evaluated and improved to handle large-scale displacements.
Personal evacuation plans and protocols need to be promoted to the community.
Long-term Strategies
Consider fire-resistant construction and retrofitting existing structures as solutions for high-risk areas.
The City of La Mesa can improve its preparedness and prevention measures for disasters by collaborating with other agencies, promoting interagency plans and protocols, and educating the public on the necessary steps to take in preparation for a disaster.
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. BOARD AND COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
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8.1 INTERVIEW OF APPLICANT FOR THE UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE LA MESA COMMUNITY PARKING COMMISSION Attachments
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1. Memo_Community Parking Commission Interview 2025-03-25.pdf
2. Attachment A_List of Applicant Community Parking Commission_March.pdf Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
9. 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.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
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(Items 10.1 through 10.9)
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 10.1 through 10.9.
10.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING Public Comments:
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
10.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025 Attachments
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1. Post-Meeting Minutes - City Council Special Meeting_Mar11_2025.pdf Recommended Motion:
Approve.
10.3 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025 Attachments
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1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_Mar11_2025 .pdf
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
10.4 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO GROUND LEASE PROPERTY BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND LA MESA SENIOR LIVING, L.P. FOR A RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY FOR THE ELDERLY AT 9000 MURRAY DRIVE Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Ground Lease for Residential Care Facility 2025-03-25.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution for Residential Care Facility 2025-03-25.pdf
3. Attachment B - Ground Lease_9000 Murray Drive.pdf
Staff Reference: Ms. Lee
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
10.5 ACCEPT THE 2024 ANNUAL REPORT – IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT Attachments
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1. Staff Report_2024 General Plan Annual Report.pdf
2. Attachment A - 2024 Annual Report, Implementation of the General Plan.pdf Staff Report: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
10.6 RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW FOR PROJECT NO. 2024-0613 (7959 PARKWAY DRIVE) - REMODEL OF AN EXISTING CARWASH FACILITY AT 7959 PARKWAY DRIVE, APN 464-523-14-00 IN THE C-D (GENERAL COMMERCIAL/URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE Attachments
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1. Staff Report_DRB Ratification 2024-0613 Parkway Drive.pdf
2. Attachment A - Design Review Board Certification of Action for Project 2024-0613.pdf
3. Attachment B - Community Development Director Notice of Decision No. 2025-01.pdf
4. Attachment C - Project Plans.pdf
5. Attachment D - Site Photographs.pdf
Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
10.7 RESOLUTION TO AMEND AN AGREEMENT WITH RICK ENGINEERING FOR AS-NEEDED STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Amendment to Rick Engineering Company Staff Augmentation 2025-03-25.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution - Amendment to RICK Agreement.pdf
3. Attachment B - Scope of Work.pdf
Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
10.8 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR THE LA MESA BIKE AND SIDEWALK CONNECTIONS PROJECT TO RICK ENGINEERING FOR TRANSPORTATION DESIGN SERVICES Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Change Order 2 La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Connections Project 2025-03-25.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Change Order 2 La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Connections Project 2025-03-25.pdf
3. Attachment B - Contract Change Order 2_La Mesa Bike and Sidekwalk Connections Project.pdf
4. Attachment C - Fiscal Certificate_CO2 La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Connections Project.pdf Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
10.9 RESOLUTION AMENDING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 28 BOUNDARIES IN THE CITY OF LA MESA Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Underground District 28 Boundary Change.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution Amending Boundaries of District 28.pdf
3. Attachment B - Exhibit A Amended UGD 28 Boundary Map Update.pdf Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
11. STAFF REPORTS
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11.1 CONSIDERATION OF THE 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT AND 2025 WORK PLAN Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Annual NTMP and Work Plan.pdf
2. Attachment A - 2025 NTMP Matrix Ranking Update.pdf
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Accept the 2024 Neighborhood Traffic Management Program annual report including the ranked list of streets requesting traffic calming and the 2025 Work Plan.
11.2 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AWARDING REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) 25-10 TO HMC GROUP TO PREPARE A NEW BUILDING SPACE NEEDS ANALYSIS TO HOUSE CITY HALL AND A POST OFFICE TO ALLOW EXPANSION OF THE LIBRARY Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Resolution to Award RFP 25-10 for a City Hall Space Needs Analysis to HMC Group.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_RFP 25-10_City Hall Space Needs Analysis_2025-03-25.pdf
3. Attachment B - HMC Architects_Agreement_City Hall Space Needs Analysis.pdf
4. Fiscal Impact Certificate_City Hall Space Needs Analysis.pdf Kasey Zahner
I urge the city council to support efforts to create a new space for City Hall and the Post Office. This would also benefit our La Mesa Library. They do an amazing job with books and programming in the space they have, but they could be even more of an asset to our community with more space for books, events, and quiet space to read and study. It is one of the busiest libraries in San Diego County! Christopher Glenn
On Friday, the "Department of Government Efficiency" team visited the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which funds libraries and museums nationwide. Following Trump's executive order to eliminate it, they sent employees home, appointed a new acting director, and canceled contracts and grants.
This executive order listing the Institute of Museum and Library Services as unnecessary will cut essential library funding. While most funding comes from state and local sources, federal dollars support interlibrary loans, research databases, and programs for people with disabilities. They also finance services like professional development, computer labs, and training for librarians. Programs for seniors, veterans, families, and summer reading initiatives may be reduced or eliminated.
The IMLS is the primary federal funding source for libraries and museums, distributing $266.7 million in grants in 2024 alone. Its elimination would diminish the capacity for communities to have access to museums and libraries to learn from and be inspired by the trusted information, ideas, and stories they contain about our diverse heritage.
The IMLS, the main federal funding source for libraries and museums, granted $266.7 million in 2024. Eliminating it would reduce communities' access to museums and libraries, limiting opportunities to learn from their trusted information and stories about our diverse heritage.
Bonnie Baranoff
Dear City Council,
I fully support that you adopt a resolution awarding RFP 25-10 to HMC Group to prepare a new building Space Needs Analysis to house City Hall and a Post Office to allow expansion of the library. Library expansion is critical and will fulfill the unresolved promise made to residents almost 20 years ago to build a 20,000 sf facility.
Thank you!
Staff Reference: Mr. Humora
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
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13. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))
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14. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
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15. ADJOURNMENT
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