La Mesa City Council
June 24, 2025

LA MESA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA

A Regular Meeting

Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 6:00 p.m.

Location: City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California
Elected
Officials:

Mayor Mark Arapostathis
Vice Mayor Patricia N. Dillard
Councilmember Lauren Cazares
Councilmember Laura Lothian
Councilmember Genevieve Suzuki
City Treasurer Matthew Strabone
Staff: City Manager Greg Humora
City Attorney Glenn Sabine
City Clerk Megan Wiegelman
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1. CALL TO ORDER

1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER LOTHIAN

1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

3. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS

4. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

5. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
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.

6. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES

7. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
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.

8. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 8.1 through 8.4)
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 8.1 through 8.4.

8.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF

ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING
Recommended Motion:

Approve.

8.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025
1 Recommended Motion:

Approve.

8.3 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF LA MESA AND THE SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY AND S.P.C.A

TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ANIMAL SHELTER AND FIELD

SERVICES
17 Staff Reference: Ms. Lee
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

8.4 RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE 2025-2028 MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND LA MESA

CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION AND CORRESPONDING

CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR
2025-2026
51 Staff Reference: Ms. Spaniol
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolutions.
a. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2025-2028 MEMORANDUM

OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA

AND THE LA MESA CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.
b. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED BENEFIT PLAN

FOR UNREPRESENTED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.
c. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR
2025-2026 SALARY AND CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR

LMCEA AND UNREPRESENTED CONFIDENTIAL AND

MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

9. HEARINGS

9.1 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AND AN ORDINANCE TO
ANNEX THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9365 CARMICHAEL DRIVE
(APN 495-335-05-00) (PROJECT 2022-0492) INTO THE CITY OF LA

MESA, SUBJECT TO LOCAL AREA FORMATION COMMISSION
("LAFCO")
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Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
(1) Adopt Resolutions; and (2) Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.
a. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION TO LAFCO

TO DETACH FROM THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AND THE

SAN MIGUEL CONSOLIDATED FIRE DISTRICT
AUTHORIZING THE ANNEXATION OF 9365 CARMICHAEL
DRIVE (APN 495-335-05-00) INTO THE CITY OF LA MESA

JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARY
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.
b. RESOLUTION APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
FOR PROJECT 2022-0492 ASSIGNING THE PROPERTY
ADDRESSED 9365 CARMICHAEL DRIVE (APN 495-335-05-
00) A LAND USE DESIGNATION OF SUBURBAN

RESIDENTIAL
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.
c. SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL/SCENIC PRESERVATION
OVERLAY (R1S-P) ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA MESA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF TITLE 24 OF

THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DESIGNATE THE
PROPERTY ADDRESSED 9365 CARMICHAEL DRIVE (APN
495-335-05-00) SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL/SCENIC
PRESERVATION OVERLAY (R1S-P)
Recommended Motion:

Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.

9.2 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RATE

ADJUSTMENTS FOR EDCO DISPOSAL CORPORATION, A
CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 153
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:

Approve the two-year EDCO rates for refuse, recycling, and organic waste collection for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027.

10. COUNCIL INITIATED

10.1 CONSIDERATION OF IMPLEMENTING A TEMPORARY SPEED

BUMP PROGRAM AS PART OF LA MESA'S NEIGHBORHOOD

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - COUNCILMEMBER LOTHIAN
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11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)

12. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))

13. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS

14. ADJOURNMENT
1 La Mesa City Council
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
Date:

Location:

May 13, 2025, 6:00 pm
City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California

Present: Mayor Mark Arapostathis
Vice Mayor Patricia N. Dillard
Councilmember Lauren Cazares
Councilmember Laura Lothian
Councilmember Genevieve Suzuki
Staff: City Manager Greg Humora
Assistant City Manager Amanda Lee
City Attorney Glenn Sabine
City Clerk Megan Wiegelman
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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 - MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS

1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Sabine announced there were no reportable actions.

3. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
There were no comments.

4. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS

2 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
There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.

6. PRESENTATIONS

6.1 CITY TREASURER’S QUARTERLY REPORT
City Treasurer Strabone made a presentation on the investment earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.

6.2 PROCLAIMING MAY AS POPPY MONTH
Mayor Arapostathis read and presented the proclamation proclaiming May as Poppy Month to Pam Green, President of the La Mesa American Legion Auxiliary Unit 282.

6.3 PROCLAIMING MAY AS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
Mayor Arapostathis read and presented the proclamation proclaiming May as Older Americans Month to Director of Community Services Thompson.

6.4 PROCLAIMING MAY 15, 2025, AS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

MEMORIAL DAY
Mayor Arapostathis read and presented the proclamation proclaiming May 15, 2025, as Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial Day to Captain Nicholass.

6.5 PROCLAIMING MAY 18 - 24, 2025, AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
Mayor Arapostathis read and presented the proclamation proclaiming May 18 - 24, 2025, as National Public Works week to Director of Public Works/City Engineer Throne, Senior Management Analyst Jacob Martin, Park Maintenance Lead Worker Jason Ney, Building Maintenance Worker II Nick Prodanovich, and Equipment Operator Eddie Flores.

6.6 PRESENTATION BY MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS AND

COUNCILMEMBER SUZUKI ON CHILD FRIENDLY CITIES
San Diego State University's Young People's Environments, Society, and Space Research Center student team—Chance Keenan, Violet Navarrete, and Adeana Eubanks—presented their work with the La Mesa HOPE Alliance to promote a child-friendly La Mesa. Their presentation

3 highlighted youth engagement activities, a community resource map, and opportunities for the Council to support youth-centered initiatives through collaboration and resource sharing.

Truth spoke on UNICEF's Child Friendly Cities Initiative.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Moved By Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By Councilmember Suzuki
Establish an Ad Hoc Subcommittee comprised of Mayor Arapostathis and Councilmember Suzuki to explore ways the City can better support children in the community and report back to the full Council for further discussion and direction.

For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Dillard, Councilmember Cazares, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki
Approved (5 to 0)

7. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Truth spoke about recent Council participation in community and regional events and meetings, the dangers of lithium batteries, and misplaced priorities.

Barbie Wheeler spoke on her concerns about a house on Bellflower Drive.

Tom Villarreal spoke about traffic safety on Spring Street.

Richard Hart spoke about fire hazard concerns in the Tungsten Canyon area and provided fire mitigation recommendations.

Ted Childers spoke about fire hazard concerns and the presence of homeless encampments in the Tungsten Canyon area.

Joseph Cryer spoke about traffic safety concerns on Spring Street.

Atticus Cryer spoke about his drawing of an accident that occurred on Spring Street.

8. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
There were no conflicts of interest disclosed.

9. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Charisse Charters submitted a comment on Item 10.2.

4 Joseph Cryer spoke on Items 10.4 and 10.5.

Gene Gonzales spoke on Item 10.5.

Pauline Basaran spoke on Item 10.5.

Bruce McIntyre spoke on Item 10.5.

Carmen Cooley Graham spoke on Item 10.5.

10. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 10.1 through 10.11)
Councilmember Lothian requested Item 10.5 be pulled for separate consideration.

Moved By Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By Vice Mayor Dillard
Approve Consent Calendar Items 10.1 through 10.11, except for Item 10.5.

For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Dillard, Councilmember Cazares, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki
Approved (5 to 0)

10.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF

ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING
Approve.

10.2 APPROVAL OF SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

ADOPTING A FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES MAP AS REQUIRED

BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Ordinance No. 2025-2916
Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.

10.3 RESOLUTIONS APPROVING A BUDGET TRANSFER AND

APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH GOVERNMENT STAFFING
SERVICES, INC.

Adopt Resolutions.

5 a. RESOLUTION APPROVING A BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE
AMOUNT OF $67,000 TO FUND AN AGREEMENT FOR
CONTINUED FINANCIAL SERVICES THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025
Resolution No. 2025-039
Adopt Resolution.
b. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
GOVERNMENT STAFFING SERVICES, INC. FOR CONTINUED

FINANCIAL SERVICES
Resolution No. 2025-040
Adopt Resolution.

10.4 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE LA MESA BOULEVARD COMPLETE STREETS PLAN SEGMENT 2
Resolution No. 2025-041
Adopt Resolution.

10.6 RESOLUTION AMENDING SUBSECTION 12.28.030 OF THE LA MESA

MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING EXCEPTIONS TO EL PASO

STREET AS A THROUGH STREET
Resolution No. 2025-042
Adopt Resolution.

10.7 POLICE CHIEF'S QUARTERLY OPERATIONS REPORT (JANUARY 2025 - MARCH 2025)
Receive and file.

10.8 HOMELESS OUTREACH AND MOBILE ENGAGEMENT ("HOME")
PROGRAM QUARTERLY REPORT (JANUARY 2025 - MARCH 2025)
Receive and file.

10.9 RESOLUTION APPROVING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 COMPENSATION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY

SERVICES MANAGER CLASSIFICATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL

PROGRAM MANAGER CLASSIFICATION TITLE CHANGE
Resolution No. 2025-043
Adopt Resolution.

6 10.10 *STATUS UPDATE ON VACANCIES IN COMPLIANCE WITH
ASSEMBLY BILL 2561
Receive and file.

10.11 *TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1982 (“TEFRA”) HEARING FOR MT. HELIX ACADEMY SCHOOL, 5901-5999

SEVERIN DRIVE

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CALIFORNIA

ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF NOT TO EXCEED
$22,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE

CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY'S REVENUE

OBLIGATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING, REFINANCING

AND/OR REIMBURSING THE COST OF ACQUISITION,

CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, IMPROVEMENT AND EQUIPPING

EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INSTITUTE

FOR EFFECTIVE EDUCATION AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING

THERETO HEREIN SPECIFIED
Resolution No. 2025-044
Adopt Resolution.

10.5 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE LA MESA BIKE AND SIDEWALK

CONNECTIONS PROJECT PLANNING PHASE PLAN
Councilmember Lothian commented on bike lanes and the City’s traffic management priorities.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Resolution No. 2025-045
Moved By Councilmember Cazares
Seconded By Vice Mayor Dillard
Adopt Resolution.

For (4): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Dillard, Councilmember Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki
Against (1): Councilmember Lothian
Approved (4 to 1)

11. HEARINGS

7 11.1 APPEAL REGARDING PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION PC2024-14

CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION PC-2024-14 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A

GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, ZONE CHANGE, SITE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, FOR A 73-
UNIT TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT (INCLUDING EIGHT (8)
MODERATE INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS) LOCATED AT 9407
JERICHO ROAD (APN 486-670-18-00)
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice.

Mayor Arapostathis read the order of the appeal hearing.

City Attorney Sabine asked if any members of the Council had received any other information regarding the subject of the appeal that was not included in the staff report.

There were no members of the Council that had received any other information regarding the subject of the appeal that was not included in the staff report.

Associate Planner Traffenstedt provided a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the appeal of Planning Commission actions related to a proposed project at 9407 Jericho Road. The presentation outlined the project and the required actions for its approval, including a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Site Development Plan, and Tentative Tract Map. It also addressed key concerns raised by the appellant regarding traffic impacts, neighborhood compatibility, and zoning changes. Staff responses indicated that traffic assessments met professional standards, the project aligns with the surrounding community’s character, and existing infrastructure can support the development. Staff recommended that the City Council deny the appeal.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Mayor Arapostathis opened the hearing for Item 11.1.

The following members of the public spoke in support of the appeal:

Carlos E. Drago, appellant
Wayne Allen

8 Bruce Potocki
Cheryl Potocki
Richard Rose
Joan Goodman
Cynthia Wevers
Carrie Weeks
Peggy Gaul
Rebecca Allen
Steven Eisen
Peter Sarantos
Eugene Strand
Pamela Woods
Martha Bakkedahl
MaryAnn
Cindy Maina
The following members of the public spoke or submitted a comment in opposition to the appeal:

Louisa Feletto, Forward Planning Manager at Meritage Homes, applicant representative
Jared Sclar
David Harris
George Ching
Patrick Grillot
Council questions and comments continued.

Moved By Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By Vice Mayor Dillard
Close the hearing.

9 For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Dillard, Councilmember Cazares, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki
Approved (5 to 0)
Resolution No. 2025-046
Moved By Councilmember Cazares
Seconded By Vice Mayor Dillard
Adopt Resolution denying the appeal of Planning Commission Resolution PC-2024-14 recommending approval of a General Plan Amendment, Rezoning, a Site Development Plan, and Tentative Tract Map, authorizing a 73-unit townhome project (including 8 moderate income restricted units) located at 9407 Jericho Road (APN 486-670-18-00).

For (4): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Dillard, Councilmember Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki
Against (1): Councilmember Lothian
Approved (4 to 1)

11.2 CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING

ACTIONS NECESSARY AND REQUIRED TO APPROVE A PROPOSED
73-UNIT TOWNHOME PROJECT (INCLUDING EIGHT (8) MODERATE
INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS) LOCATED AT 9407 JERICHO ROAD – APN 486-670-18-00 (“PROJECT")
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice.

Associate Planner Traffenstedt provided a PowerPoint presentation outlining the proposed Meritage Homes project at 9407 Jericho Road, which includes requests for a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Site Development Plan, and Tentative Tract Map. The presentation detailed environmental review findings, including a Mitigated Negative Declaration, and addressed public concerns related to traffic, parking, drainage, and neighborhood compatibility. Key features of the project include 73 for-sale units, density bonuses, and compliance with the City’s design and zoning standards. Staff concluded that the project meets all required findings and recommended approval of the entitlements and related actions.

10 Louisa Feletto, Forward Planning Manager at Meritage Homes, provided a PowerPoint presentation introducing the company and outlining their experience and community presence, including active developments in Southern California. She highlighted the applicant’s public outreach efforts, which included mailers, community meetings, canvassing, and individual follow-ups. The presentation addressed common concerns raised by residents, such as project density, neighborhood compatibility, traffic, parking, drainage, views, and privacy. In response, Meritage proposed design adjustments, including additional on-site parking and enhanced fencing for privacy and security.

Mayor Arapostathis opened the hearing for Item 11.2.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Moved By Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By Councilmember Suzuki
Close the hearing.

For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Dillard, Councilmember Cazares, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki
Approved (5 to 0)
a. MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION PREPARED

PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

ACT (CEQA)

RESOLUTION ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE

DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM PREPARED FOR PROJECT 2023-
2348, A PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT,

REZONING, SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN, TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP AND DESIGN REVIEW, FOR A 73-UNIT FOR-SALE
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT 9407 JERICHO ROAD, APN 486-
670-18-00
Resolution No. 2025-047
Moved By Councilmember Suzuki
Seconded By Councilmember Cazares
Adopt Resolution.

11 For (4): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Dillard, Councilmember Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki
Against (1): Councilmember Lothian
Approved (4 to 1)
b. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR LAND USE

REDESIGNATION (OF SPECIFIED AREAS) FROM URBAN

RESIDENTIAL TO MULTIPLE UNIT RESIDENTIAL

RESOLUTION APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
FOR PROJECT 2023-2348 TO CHANGE THE LAND USE

CLASSIFICATION FROM URBAN RESIDENTIAL TO MULTIPLE
UNIT RESIDENTIAL FOR A 73-UNIT FOR-SALE HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT AT 9407 JERICHO ROAD (APN 486-670-18-00)
("GPA")
Resolution No. 2025-048
Moved By Councilmember Suzuki
Seconded By Councilmember Cazares
Adopt Resolution.

For (4): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Dillard, Councilmember Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki
Against (1): Councilmember Lothian
Approved (4 to 1)
c. REZONING (OF SPECIFIED AREAS) FROM (R1) URBAN
RESIDENTIAL TO (R3) MULTIPLE UNIT RESIDENTIAL

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA
MESA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF TITLE 24 OF THE LA
MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, REZONING 9407 JERICHO ROAD
(APN 486-670-18-00) FROM ZONE R1 (URBAN RESIDENTIAL)
TO ZONE R3 (MULTIPLE UNIT RESIDENTIAL) AUTHORIZING A
73-UNIT TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT
Moved By Councilmember Suzuki
Seconded By Vice Mayor Dillard
Approve the first reading and introduction of the Ordinance.

12 For (4): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Dillard, Councilmember Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki
Against (1): Councilmember Lothian
Approved (4 to 1)
d. SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AUTHORIZING A REDUCTION OF
THE MINIMUM R3 BUILDING SITE AREA PER DWELLING UNIT

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR PROJECT 2023-2348, A 73-UNIT FOR-SALE HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT AT 9407 JERICHO ROAD (APN 486-670-18-00)
IN THE R1 (URBAN RESIDENTIAL) ZONE
Resolution No. 2025-049
Moved By Councilmember Suzuki
Seconded By Vice Mayor Dillard
Adopt the Resolution, as amended, to revise the conditions of approval for the Project to include the following: (1) the Applicant shall provide five (5) additional guest parking spaces, for a total of ten (10) spaces, by reconfiguring the tot lot area without eliminating it; (2) the Applicant shall install additional catch basins for drainage in accordance with the specifications of the City Engineer; and (3) the Applicant shall prepare and submit a traffic study to the City prior to the issuance of any final Certificate of Occupancy.

For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Dillard, Councilmember Cazares, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki Approved (5 to 0)
e. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP AUTHORIZING A CONDOMINIUM
MAP

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FOR
PROJECT 2023-2348, A 73-UNIT FOR-SALE HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT AT 9407 JERICHO ROAD, APN 486-670-18-00
IN THE R1 (URBAN RESIDENTIAL) ZONE
Resolution No. 2025-050
Moved By Councilmember Suzuki
Seconded By Councilmember Cazares

13 Adopt Resolution.

For (4): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Dillard, Councilmember Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki
Against (1): Councilmember Lothian
Approved (4 to 1)
f. RATIFICATION OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S

APPROVAL

RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S
RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL FOR PROJECT 2023-
2348, A 73-UNIT FOR-SALE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT 9407
JERICHO ROAD (APN 486-670-18-00) IN THE R1 (URBAN

RESIDENTIAL) ZONE
Resolution No. 2025-051
Moved By Councilmember Suzuki
Seconded By Vice Mayor Dillard
Adopt Resolution.

For (4): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Dillard, Councilmember Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki
Against (1): Councilmember Lothian
Approved (4 to 1)

12. STAFF REPORT

12.1 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO
PROCEED WITH PROPOSITION 218 NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC

HEARING FOR PROPOSED ADJUSTMENTS TO SEWER SERVICE
CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026 AND 2027
Senior Management Analyst Martin presented an overview of the Proposition 218 process, past and projected sewer fund revenues and expenditures, proposed rate adjustments for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027, a regional rate comparison, and the Proposition 218 Protest Form.

Council questions and comments ensued.

14 Resolution No. 2025-052
Moved By Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By Vice Mayor Dillard
Adopt Resolution authorizing staff to proceed with the notification and public hearing process required by Proposition 218 for proposed adjustments to sewer service charges for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027.

For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Dillard, Councilmember Cazares, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki
Approved (5 to 0)

13. COUNCIL INITIATED

13.1 CONSIDERATION OF SENDING A LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR AND

LEGISLATIVE LEADERS IN OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED

BUDGET CUTS TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY AND

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SYSTEMS - COUNCILMEMBER

CAZARES
Councilmember Cazares explained the intent behind requesting Council approve sending a letter to the Governor and La Mesa’s state legislative representatives opposing proposed budget cuts to the California State University and University of California systems.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Moved By Councilmember Cazares
Seconded By Mayor Arapostathis
Support the University of California and California State University systems by sending a letter to Governor Newsom, Senator Akilah Weber Pierson, and Assemblymember LaShae Sharp-Collins in opposition to the Governor’s proposed budget cuts.

For (4): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Dillard, Councilmember Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki
Against (1): Councilmember Lothian
Approved (4 to 1)

15 13.2 CONSIDERATION OF CREATING A COUNCIL AD HOC
SUBCOMMITTEE FOR AMERICA'S 250TH BIRTHDAY -

COUNCILMEMBER CAZARES AND COUNCILMEMBER LOTHIAN
Councilmembers Cazares and Councilmember Lothian explained the purpose of their request for the creation of an Ad Hoc Subcommittee to celebrate America's 250th Birthday, highlighting the potential responsibilities and tasks the subcommittee would undertake if established.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Moved By Councilmember Lothian
Seconded By Councilmember Cazares
Establish an Ad Hoc Subcommittee, led by Councilmembers Cazares and Lothian, to plan and support activities in celebration of America’s 250th Birthday.

For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Dillard, Councilmember Cazares, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki
Approved (5 to 0)

13.3 CONSIDERATION OF CO-SPONSORING SENATE BILL 35 (UMBERG) - ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROGRAMS, AND ASSEMBLY BILL 423
(DAVIES) - ALCOHOLISM OR DRUG ABUSE RECOVERY OR
TREATMENT PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES: DISCLOSURES -

COUNCILMEMBER CAZARES
Councilmember Cazares explained the intent behind requesting Council co-sponsor Senate Bill 35 (Umberg) and Assembly Bill 423 (Davies) and briefly summarized each bill.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Moved By Councilmember Cazares
Seconded By Councilmember Suzuki
Co-Sponsor Senator Umberg’s Senate Bill 35 and Assemblymember Davies’ Assembly Bill 423 in an effort to change State Law to allow the City of La Mesa to regulate sober living facilities.

For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Dillard, Councilmember Cazares, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki

16 Approved (5 to 0)

14. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
The Mayor and Council reported on various outside boards, commissions and committee meetings they attended. No action was taken.

15. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))
There were no reports.

16. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
There were no remarks.

17. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m.
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City Clerk

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: June 24, 2025
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND THE SAN
DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY AND S.P.C.A TO

CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ANIMAL SHELTER AND

FIELD SERVICES
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: City Manager
SUMMARY:

Issues:

Should the City Council adopt a resolution approving an agreement between the City of La Mesa and the San Diego Humane Society and S.P.C.A (SDHS) to continue to provide animal shelter and field services, in substantial form, subject to final review by the City Attorney?
Recommendation:

That the City Council adopt a resolution to approving an agreement between the City of La Mesa and SDHS to continue to provide animal shelter and field services, in substantial form, subject to final review by the City Attorney.

Fiscal Impact:

The cost of the agreement for FY 2025–2026 is $390,648. Future annual increases may be applied on July 1 of each year, not to exceed the annual change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers in the San Diego-Carlsbad region plus 3%.

Sufficient funds are included in the proposed FYs 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 Operating Budgets (General Fund Account No. 101-64300-206-000000).

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: June 24, 2025
Page: 2 of 3
Costs for subsequent years will be incorporated into future operating budgets.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe.

BACKGROUND:

Historically, the City operated an in-house animal control program through the Police Department, employing its own Animal Control Officer. Animal sheltering was previously provided through an agreement with the City of El Cajon, which operated a regional shelter that served La Mesa and other East County jurisdictions.

In 2020, the El Cajon transitioned shelter operations to the SDHS. At that time, La Mesa continued to provide in-house field services while relying on SDHS for shelter operations.

In 2022, the City entered into an agreement with the SDHS to provide both animal sheltering and field services, consolidating animal control services under a single regional provider. That agreement expired on December 31, 2024, and a first amendment to the agreement was executed to extend services through June 30, 2025. The extension provided time for staff to negotiate updated terms and align the agreement with the City’s fiscal year.

DISCUSSION:

City staff and SDHS have negotiated a new three-year agreement with the option to extend for up to two additional years. The proposed agreement maintains the City’s partnership with SDHS and includes the following services:
 Animal Sheltering: Housing and care for stray domestic animals, rabies quarantine cases, and animals held under police or cruelty investigations. Lost and found services are also provided to reunite pets with owners.  Field Services and Enforcement: Investigating and enforcing animal cruelty laws, responding to injured and dangerous animal situations, enforcing rabies quarantine and vicious dog regulations, patrolling for stray animals, and addressing animal noise complaints.

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: June 24, 2025
Page: 3 of 3
Since 2022, SDHS has provided the following services:
 1,744 animals sheltered
 5,493 animal licenses
issued
 53 citations issued
 394 noise complaints
investigated
 479 park patrols conducted
 162 responses to animal
bites
A complete overview of services provided by SDHS is attached as Attachment C.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve an agreement between the City of La Mesa and the San Diego Humane Society and S.P.C.A. to continue the provision of animal shelter and field services, in substantial form, subject to final review by the City Attorney.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Amanda Lee
City Manager Assistant City Manager
Attachments: A. Resolution approving an agreement between the City of La Mesa and the San Diego Humane Society and S.P.C.A. for animal shelter and field services
B. Animal Services Agreement
C. SDHS Impact Reports

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND THE SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY AND S.P.C.A TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE

ANIMAL SHELTER AND FIELD SERVICES
WHEREAS, on January 11, 2022, the City entered into an Agreement with the San Diego Humane Society and S.P.C.A. for animal shelter and field services, and WHEREAS, the City and SDHS mutually desire to continue contracting for animal shelter and field services and enter into a new agreement for those services from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement between the City of La Mesa and the San Diego Humane Society and S.P.C.A. for animal shelter and field services.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 24th day of June 2025, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WEIGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2025- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.

MEGAN WEIGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)

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ANIMAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Animal Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into effective ______________ (“Effective Date”) by and between the CITY OF LA MESA, a municipal corporation (the “CITY”) and the SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY AND S.P.C.A., a California nonprofit corporation (“SDHS”) (collectively, the “Parties”). This Agreement is made with reference to the following recitals.

RECITALS
A. It has been determined to be in the CITY’s best interest to retain specialized, professional services to provide animal control, care and sheltering services since the CITY does not provide such services.

B. The CITY desires to contract with SDHS as an independent contractor and SDHS desires to provide services to the CITY as an independent contractor.

C. SDHS personnel have demonstrated their competence and professional qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the services designated herein by virtue of their experience, training, education and expertise.

D. The purpose of this Agreement is to ensure the proper, humane and efficient handling, ownership, treatment and disposition of dogs, cats and other domesticated animals, and to ensure the enforcement of laws, ordinances and regulations of the State of California and of the CITY concerning the regulation, licensing, impounding and disposition of dogs, cats and other domestic animals within the CITY.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, conditions and terms set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. SCOPE OF SERVICES. SDHS shall provide animal sheltering and animal field services required by and in accordance with the laws, regulations, ordinances and codes of the State of California, the County of San Diego, and the CITY as further specified by this Agreement. The Services to be performed by SDHS pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall consist of the Services enumerated below. In addition to those Services identified below, SDHS may routinely provide the CITY with the additional “Community Engagement and Services” outlined in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference, without an additional cost. Exhibit A is subject to modification at SDHS’s discretion based on resources and capacity.

1.1. Animal Sheltering. SDHS shall provide the CITY with animal shelter services consistent with public shelter functions to receive and care for all dogs, cats and other domestic animals seized or impounded by Animal Field Services or delivered by members of the general public, provide humane disposition of animals, euthanizing, if warranted, and disposing of euthanized animals and deceased animals brought in by CITY residents. More specifically, SDHS shall maintain an animal shelter at 1373 N. Marshall Avenue, El Cajon CA 92020 which shall be open for public service and operation during reasonable days and hours of operation similar to other such facilities within the County of San Diego (“County”), and which shall comply with the standards described by the laws of the State of California, and the ordinances of the County and the CITY. Such animal shelter services shall include:

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a. The housing and care of stray domestic animals for the legal hold period according to the laws of the State of California, and the ordinances of the County and the CITY.
b. The housing and care for domestic animals under rabies quarantine for the legal hold period according to the laws of the State of California and the ordinances of the County and the CITY.
c. Administer a Community Cat Program (CCP) that is aligned with national best practices and includes all or some of the following components: trapping, spaying/neutering, vaccination, and medical treatment as appropriate for unowned healthy, freeroaming cats that meet CCP eligibility guidelines before they are returned to their outdoor found location.
d. Housing and care for police and animal cruelty holds. e. Providing lost and found opportunities.

1.2. Animal Sheltering Criteria. SDHS animal sheltering Services shall include:
a. Feed, care, and the disposition of all animals coming into the possession of SDHS using safe and humane methods in accordance with the State of California laws and the ordinances of the County and the CITY.
b. Assume all expenses to maintain and operate the Shelter and properly care for the animals.
c. Manage the dog license program within the CITY to include:
i. Maintaining files including current and expired dog
licenses and the owners who live within the CITY for the past three (3) years. ii. Issuing or causing to be issued new and renewed licenses to dog license applicants within the CITY.
iii. Investigate and issue when appropriate Service Dog Licenses within the CITY.
iv. Issuing or causing to be issued Dangerous Dog
determinations or declarations as directed by SDHS officials, or at the option of the City after the City Manager or his/her designee has made said determination or declaration and all proceedings under La Mesa Municipal Code 8.11 have been concluded or waived. v. Conducting follow-up enforcement of licensing and rabies vaccinations within the CITY.

1.3. Animal Field Services. SDHS shall humanely and efficiently enforce all applicable animal field service laws, regulations, ordinances and codes of the CITY (and any County laws, regulations and ordinances as adopted by reference by the CITY) pertaining to

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animal field services with respect to the scope of work set forth below. SDHS shall provide the CITY with the following animal field services in response to complaints generated by the public, law enforcement and the CITY:
a. Investigation and enforcement of animal cruelty laws and related activities.
b. Picking up and caring for injured domestic animals.
c. Addressing dangerous domestic animal situations.
d. Monitoring and responding to bites and enforcing rabies quarantine requirements.
e. Investigation and enforcement of vicious or dangerous dog complaints and activities associated therewith.
f. Patrolling and impounding dogs.
g. Responding to and investigating animal noise complaints.

1.4. Picking up and caring for stray and abandoned domestic animals contained by citizens and found within the City limits.

1.5. Animal Field Services Requirements. SDHS animal field service requirements include:
a. SDHS shall perform the Services in accordance with all laws and regulations applicable to the CITY.
b. SDHS shall provide daily the appropriate number of Humane Officer(s), Humane Field Technician(s), and an animal containment vehicle(s) and equipment for the performance of animal field services.
c. SDHS shall humanely and efficiently enforce all laws of the State of California, the County, and the CITY pertaining to animal field services that are within the scope of SDHS’s obligations under this Agreement. In the event that new laws enacted after the Effective Date of this Agreement would require increased services by SDHS, such additional services shall be added to the Services only upon agreement by the Parties (including compensation).
d. SDHS Humane Officers, Humane Field Technicians, and duly trained license coordinators are authorized to issue criminal and/or administrative citations for violations of CITY animal field service laws, and to issue notices as provided by law. SDHS’s Humane Officers and Humane Field Technicians shall prepare appropriate reports concerning violations, file such reports with the applicable authority when necessary, and stand ready and available to testify in a court or administrative hearing when called upon to do so concerning such violations.

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e. SDHS shall respond to calls for animal field services between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily (“Field Service Hours”). Based on the priority of the call, SDHS will respond within the times included in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit B is subject to reasonable change at SDHS’s discretion and upon written notice to the CITY.

1.6. Dangerous Dog Hearing Officer. Notwithstanding any rule, regulation, practice or procedure, the City through its Chief of Police, may retain jurisdiction for the Chief of Police or his or her designee, to serve as the hearing officer regarding a dangerous dog determination or declaration, subject to all applicable rules, regulations, practices and procedures.

1.7. An after-hours duty officer shall provide emergency responses to Priority One calls only during non-Field Service Hours upon receipt of such a call from an authorized CITY official or resident. “Priority One” calls are defined as a prompt, essential emergency response for the following:
a. Any law enforcement agency requesting immediate emergency assistance.
b. Animal bite where the domestic animal continues to pose an immediate threat or the bite injury can be considered severe. c. Any act of cruelty and/or neglect to animals that is in progress, or which places an animal in imminent danger.
d. Any domestic animal, either known to be dangerous or vicious by previous determination in an administrative hearing or one that is perceived to be an immediate threat or menacing those individuals reporting the event. e. Any live domestic animal, which is presenting an immediate hazard to humans, such as a live domestic animal in traffic lanes of a major thoroughfare. f. Any domestic animal that is sick, injured or in immediate danger.

2. SDHS PERSONNEL. SDHS shall employ appropriate personnel and staff to assist and carry out its duties and obligations of this Agreement.

2.1 Humane Officers. SDHS shall have at all times during the term of this Agreement a reasonable number of Humane Officers qualified under California Corporations Code section 14502 and California Penal Code section 830.9 capable of performing and enforcing the provisions of the CITY ordinance related to domestic animals. They shall not carry firearms in the performance of their duties but may carry non-lethal weapons. Each Humane Officer shall complete within one (1) year of date of hire or internal transfer or within one (1) year of the Effective Date of this Agreement, a course in training related to the exercise of his/her powers, which course shall meet the minimum standards prescribed by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training and the State Humane Association of California.

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2.2 Performance Standards. SDHS agents and employees shall treat the public with courtesy and respect at all times in performing all duties and obligations under this Agreement.

2.3 Compliance with Laws. SDHS shall comply with personnel policies and procedures that conform to federal and state laws with respect to hiring and firing practices. 3 OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY. The CITY shall provide the following to assist SDHS in performing required animal control functions under this Agreement.

3.1. CITY will provide training on specific CITY processes and other municipal techniques that SDHS staff may be expected to carry out.

3.2 CITY shall endeavor to work with the SDHS in support of the licensing programs geared towards increased compliance, higher return to owner rates, reduction in the number of animals needing housing care, and protecting residents against dangerous and/or vicious dogs and habitual offenders of animal laws.

4. REPORTS AND RECORDS.

4.1. Quarterly Reports. SDHS shall prepare quarterly reports to the CITY which shall provide the following information: (i) animal shelter operations (as it pertains to the Agreement), including the number of stray animals impounded, number of days held, and their disposition); (ii) all administrative citations processed; and (iii) animal field service activities including the number and type of incidents or reports investigated.

4.2. Governmental Reports. Should the CITY be required to furnish information to any other government agency, SDHS agrees to timely provide information that the CITY may need to meet such request as long as the request is within the scope of this Agreement.

4.3. Annual Reports. By no later than sixty (60) days following the end of each fiscal year, SDHS shall provide an annual report to the CITY with the information required by Section 4.1 for the preceding year.

4.4. Record Retention. All records and information required to be kept by SDHS pursuant to this Agreement shall be kept for a minimum of at least three (3) years unless required by law to be kept for a longer period.

5. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. All work by SDHS shall be performed in accordance with applicable city, state and federal laws, statutes and regulations.

6. LICENSE, PERMITS, ETC. SDHS represents and declares to CITY that it has all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to practice its profession. SDHS represents and warrants to CITY that SDHS shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement, any license, permit, or approval which is legally required for SDHS to practice its profession. SDHS shall obtain and maintain a CITY business license during the term of this Agreement.

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7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. At all times during the term of this Agreement, SDHS, any employees of SDHS and any subcontractors employed by SDHS shall be an independent contractor and shall not be an employee of the CITY. The CITY shall have the right to control SDHS only insofar as the results of SDHS’s Services rendered pursuant to this Agreement; however, the CITY shall not have the right to control the means by which SDHS accomplishes its Services.

Neither SDHS nor SDHS’s employees shall in any event be entitled to any benefits to which CITY employees are entitled, including, but not limited to, overtime, any retirement benefits, workers’ compensation benefits, any injury leave or other leave benefits, SDHS being solely responsible for all such matters, as well as compliance with social security and income tax withholding and all other regulations and laws governing such matters.

8. PERS ELIGIBLITY INDEMNIFICATION. In the event that SDHS employee providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS of the City, SDHS shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City of the payment of any employer and employee contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of the employee as well as for payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions which would otherwise be the responsibility of the City.

Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or ordinance to the contrary, SDHS employees providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any claims to, any compensation and benefit including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement to any contributions to be paid by City for employer contributions and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.

9. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION. Pursuant to California Labor Code section 1861, SDHS hereby certifies that SDHS is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Workers’ Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of the Labor Code, and SDHS will comply with such provisions, and certification of proof of compliance as a part of this Agreement.

10. NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST. SDHS shall not enter into any other contract which conflicts with its obligations under this Agreement. For the limited purpose of interpreting this section, SDHS shall be deemed a “city officer or employee,” and this section shall be interpreted in accordance with the California Government Code section 1090.

11. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS.

11.1. Reports and documents prepared or provided by SDHS under this Agreement shall be the property of the CITY. The CITY agrees to hold SDHS free and harmless from any claim arising from any use, other than the purpose intended, of the reports and documents, prepared or provided by SDHS. SDHS may retain a copy of all materials produced under this Agreement for the purpose of documenting their participation in this Agreement.

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11.2. Animal license information and data, including, but not limited to, animal owner identification and address, animal name, description, license type and expiration date, are the property of the CITY and must be presented to the CITY in any reasonable document and computer format requested in writing by the CITY. All such information must be provided to the CITY within thirty (30) days of the CITY’s request.

12. COMPENSATION. SDHS shall receive the following compensation for the performance of the Services.

12.1. Payments by the CITY. The CITY shall make payments to SDHS as follows:

For the first twelve (12) month term of this Agreement, "Year 1 Compensation" (36-month term), compensation shall be $390,648.00 billed at $32,554.00 per month for each month.

12.2. Future Payments by the CITY. For future years of the contract after Year 1 payments by the CITY for services provided by SDHS shall be as follows:
a. SDHS will project the costs required to provide animal control, licensing and sheltering services to all the cities under contract with SDHS. SDHS will project costs based on actual historical expenses, adjusted for expected changes in the upcoming contract year. SDHS will track historical statistics by each city under contract with SDHS and will use those statistics to allocate the projected costs to the CITY. The nature of the statistics tracked by SDHS may include, but are not limited to, Animal Intake, Animal Days Sheltered by SDHS, vet provided services, licenses issued and services provided by Humane Law Enforcement. SDHS will also factor in any additional services requested by the CITY that are unique to that CITY and requires additional costs to SDHS.
b. The cost of the agreement may increase annually, on July 1, by up to the Consumer Price Index (San Diego-Carlsbad, All Urban Consumers) (the “CPI”) annual increase plus 3%. In the event SDHS determines that, for efficient and effective operations, an annual projected increase must exceed 3% plus the CPI, SDHS is required to communicate to the CITY the projected increase, and any justification for the added increase by February 15. c. By March 31st of each year, SDHS will provide the CITY with a schedule showing the CITY’s compensation and a breakdown of the types of expenses required in providing services to the CITY. The schedule will include a form, for the CITY to sign and return to SDHS, acknowledging the compensation amount for the upcoming year.

12.3. Other Revenue. SDHS shall be entitled to retain as compensation for the Services: (i) all reasonable user fees, service charges and proceeds collected by SDHS in connection with licensing, impounds, and redemption of domestic animals from the Shelter, (ii) any fines received by SDHS or the CITY arising out of any administrative citations issued by Humane Officers; and (iii) any other non-citation related revenue generated as a result of this Agreement. All user fees and service charges shall not exceed the reasonable cost of providing the service.

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13. DISASTER RELIEF SERVICES. SDHS shall be designated the “Essential Support Function/Official Responder” with respect to any disaster to which the CITY is included within the disaster area designated by a governmental agency. SDHS may invoice the CITY for any costs and expenses, including staff overtime and equipment purchases and rentals, incurred by SDHS with respect to additional services provided by SDHS in connection with any disaster relief effort and which are eligible for reimbursement to Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) Disaster Assistance Policy 9523.19, or any successor disaster assistance policy promulgated by FEMA. The CITY shall promptly reimburse SDHS for such costs and expenses, provided the CITY has received reimbursements from FEMA. SDHS shall provide any available supporting documentation requested by the CITY for any funding or reimbursement request regarding the disaster that is made to any governmental agency. SDHS may also bill for disaster response such as deployment of the Specialized Disaster Response Emergency Team, large and small animal evacuation, and large and small animal sheltering if the CITY has requested assistance.

14. TERM AND TERMINATION.

14.1. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be for the period of twelve months (12) commencing on July 1, 2025 and terminating on June 30, 2026.

14.2. Mutually Agreed Extension. Following the expiration of the initial term of this Agreement, SDHS and CITY may extend this Agreement for four (4) one-year periods with any necessary revisions under the written consent of both Parties.

14.3. Administrative Extension. Upon the expiration of the term of this Agreement, the Parties retain the right to extend the Agreement for a period of 120 days in order to finalize a new Agreement.

14.4. Termination for Convenience. Either party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, by providing the other party with one (1) year prior written notice.

14.5. Termination for Cause. At any time during the term of this Agreement, in case of material breach of this Agreement by either party, the non-breaching party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving the breaching party written notice of such breach and demanding that such breach be cured within sixty (60) days (or in the case of defaults in payment of monetary amounts due which are certain in amount and undisputed, thirty [30] days) and, if such breach has not been cured at the end of such period(s), this Agreement shall terminate without the necessity of any party taking any further action. In the event a longer notice or cure period is required by applicable law, the cure period specified in this section or the effective date of termination shall conform to, but not exceed, such requirement.

14.6. Compensation Payable Upon Termination. In the event this Agreement is terminated pursuant to either Section 13.3 or 13.4, so long as SDHS has been providing the services specified herein, SDHS shall be entitled to receive the compensation and fees accrued through the effective date of termination.

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15. INDEMNIFICATION. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SDHS shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the CITY, and its officers, officials, agents and employees from any and all claims, demands, costs or liability that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to any act or omission by SDHS in the performance of Services under this Agreement, and the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of SDHS, its employees, agents, and subcontractors in the performance of Services under this Agreement. SDHS’s duty to indemnify under this Section shall not include liability for damages for death or bodily injury to persons, injury to property, or other loss, damage or expense arising from the active or sole negligence or willful misconduct by the CITY or its elected officials, officers, agents, and employees. SDHS’s indemnification obligations shall not be limited by the insurance provisions of this Agreement.

The Parties expressly agree that any payment, attorneys’ fees, costs or expense CITY incurs or makes to or on behalf of an injured employee under the CITY’s self-administered workers’ compensation is included as a loss, expense, or cost for the purposes of this Section, and that this section will survive the expiration or early termination of this Agreement for a period of two (2) years.

16. INSURANCE.

The City reserves the right to increase insurance limits according to changing policy.

16.1. SDHS shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder and the results of that work by the SDHS, their agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. Insurance shall be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than “A” and “VII” unless otherwise approved in writing by the CITY’s Risk Manager.

16.2. SDHS’s liabilities, including but not limited to SDHS’s indemnity obligations, under Section 14 of this Agreement, shall not be deemed limited in any way to the insurance coverage required herein. Maintenance of specified insurance coverage is a material element of this Agreement.

16.3. Types and Amounts Required. SDHS shall maintain, at minimum, the following insurance coverages for the duration of this Agreement:
a. Umbrella Liability Policy. SDHS shall maintain an Umbrella Liability Policy with an aggregate limit of not less than Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000), which limits may be satisfied by a combination of primary and excess liability insurance b. Commercial General Liability insurance which shall be at least as broad as the most current version of Insurance Services Office (ISO) Commercial General Liability Coverage Form CG 00 01 and include insurance for “bodily injury,” “property damage” and “personal and advertising injury” with coverage for premises and operations (including the use of owned and non-owned equipment), products and completed operations, and contractual liability (including, without limitation, indemnity obligations under the Agreement) with limits of liability of not less than the following:

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 $1,000,000 per occurrence
 $2,000,000 general aggregate
c. Additional Insured Endorsement Certificate
d. Waiver Of Subrogation-On all applicable insurance
e. Commercial Automobile Liability insurance which shall be at least as broad as the most current version of Insurance Service Office (ISO) Business Auto Coverage Form CA 00 01 covering, Code 1 (any auto), or if Contractor has no owned autos, Code 8 (hired) and 9 (non-owned), with limits of liability of not less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
f. Workers’ Compensation. SDHS shall maintain Workers’
Compensation insurance for all of the SDHS’s employees who are subject to this Agreement and to the extent required by applicable state or federal law, a Workers’ Compensation policy providing at minimum $1,000,000 employers’ liability coverage. SDHS shall provide an endorsement that the insurer waives the right of subrogation against the CITY and its respective elected officials, officers, employees, agents and representatives. g. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY (Errors and Omissions) insurance appropriate to Contractor’s profession, with limits of liability of $1,000,000 per claim/occurrence and $2,000,000 policy aggregate

16.4 Additional Required Provisions. The commercial general liability and automobile liability policies shall contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
a. The CITY, its officers, officials, employees, and representatives shall be named as additional insureds. The CITY’s additional insured status must be reflected on additional insured endorsement form which shall be submitted to the CITY. b. The policies are primary and non-contributory to any insurance that may be carried by the CITY, as reflected in an endorsement which shall be submitted to the CITY.

16.5 Verification of Coverage. SDHS shall furnish the CITY with original certificates and amendatory endorsements effecting coverage required by this Section 15. The endorsement should be on forms provided by the CITY or on other than the CITY’s forms provided those endorsements conform to CITY requirements. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the CITY before work commences. The CITY reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements affecting the coverage required by these specifications at any time.

16.6 Subcontractor Coverage. SDHS shall also require each of its subcontractors to maintain insurance coverage that meets all the requirements of this Agreement.

16.7 CITY Options. SDHS agrees that if it does not keep the aforesaid insurance in full force and effect, the CITY may either: (i) despite section 13, above, immediately terminate this Agreement; or (ii) take out the necessary insurance and pay, at SDHS’s expense, the premium thereon.

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17 CUSTOMARY SERVICES. SDHS shall be permitted without the CITY’s prior written consent to enter into agreements with third party providers of services that are customary in the industry to assist SDHS to carry out its day-to-day operations. 18 NON-DISCRIMINATION. SDHS shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of sex, race, color, age, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, gender expression, marital status, or sexual orientation. SDHS shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their sex, race, color, age, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, gender expression, marital status, or sexual orientation and shall make reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or medical conditions.

Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. SDHS agrees to post in conspicuous places available to employees, contractors, agents and/or applicants for employment any non-discrimination notices required by law and any non-discrimination notices provided by CITY setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause. 19 GENERAL PROVISIONS.

19.4 Entire Agreement. This Agreement comprises the entire agreement between the CITY and SDHS concerning the Services, and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements.

19.5 Notices. Any notices given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be served either: (i) by hand delivery; (ii) by U.S. mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified mail, return receipt requested; or (iii) by transmittal over an electronic transmitting device (with confirmation of receipt), such as facsimile or email, provided that a complete copy of any notice so transmitted shall also be mailed by U.S. mail. Notices shall be deemed received at the earlier of actual receipt or three (3) days following deposit in U.S. mail, postage prepaid.

From time to time the parties may designate a new address for purposes of notice hereunder by notice to the other parties hereto in the manner provided above. Initial notice addresses are as follows:

To the CITY: City of La Mesa
Police Department
8085 University Avenue
La Mesa, CA 91924
With a copy to: City Attorney
8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, CA 91942
To SDHS: San Diego Humane Society
5500 Gaines Street
San Diego, CA 92110

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Attn: Julianna Tetlow, Senior Director of Government Relations Fax: 619-299-0198
Email: [email protected]
With a copy to: Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP 501 W. Broadway, 19th Floor
San Diego, CA 92101
Attn: Whitney Hodges, Esq.

Email: [email protected]

19.6 Interpretation; Drafting. This Agreement shall be construed equally as against the Parties hereto and shall not be construed against the party responsible for its drafting.

All prior drafts of this Agreement shall be disregarded in construing the intent of any provision contained herein or therein, and such prior drafts shall be inadmissible in any proceeding at which any such provision is to be interpreted.

19.7 Headings. The headings of the articles and sections herein are inserted for convenience of reference only and are not intended to be a part of or to affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

19.8 No Third-party Beneficiaries. The covenants contained herein are made solely for the benefit of the parties hereto and successors and assigns of such parties as specified herein, and shall not be construed as having been intended to benefit any third party which is not a party to this Agreement.

19.9 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement or a portion thereof is held, by a court of competent jurisdiction, to be illegal or invalid, such provision or portion thereof shall be deemed to be severed and deleted; and neither such provision, its severance or deletion shall affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this Agreement.

19.10 Modification. This Agreement may be amended, modified or rescinded only by a writing signed by all parties to this Agreement or by their duly authorized agents.

19.11 Most Favored Nations. In the event SDHS executes an agreement with any other municipal corporation in San Diego County containing more favorable terms or conditions regarding similar subject matter, City may amend this Agreement to incorporate said terms or conditions. Said terms or conditions shall include compensation by City to SDHS.

19.12 No Waiver. No waiver of any right under this Agreement shall be deemed effective unless contained in a writing signed by the party charged with such waiver, and no waiver of any right arising from any breach or failure to perform shall be deemed to be a waiver of any such future right or of any other right arising under this Agreement.

19.13 California Law; Venue. This Agreement and its performance shall be governed, interpreted, construed, and regulated by the laws of the State of California.

Notwithstanding California Civil Code of Procedure § 394, any action brought to enforce or interpret any portion of this Agreement shall be brought in the County of San Diego, California.

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19.14 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Contractor have executed the Agreement.

SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY AND S.P.C.A.,
a California nonprofit corporation.

By: _________________________________
Name: Gary Weitzman, DVM, MPH, CAWA
Title: President and CEO
Date: _____________________
By: _________________________________
Name: Michael Lowry
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Date: _____________________

CITY OF LA MESA,
a municipal corporation.

By: _________________________________
Name: Mark Arapostathis
Title: Mayor
Date: _____________________

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EXHIBIT A
Community Engagement and Services
In addition to those Services identified in Section 1 of the Agreement, SDHS may routinely provide the CITY with the additional “Community Engagement and Services.” The services identified below will be provided at no additional cost to the CITY unless otherwise specified and is subject to modification at SDHS’s discretion based on resources and capacity. Such community engagement and additional services may include:
 Public education.
 Animal behavior modification program.
 Pet education classes.
 Community events.
 Disaster response such as:
o Specialized Disaster Response Emergency Team.
o Large and small animal evacuation; and
o Large and small animal sheltering.
 Affordable Community Veterinary assistance programs such as:
o Spay/Neuter;
o Vaccinations including rabies clinics; and
o Microchipping.
o Wellness Resources
o Pharmacy Services
o General medical veterinary care – preventative and basic sick care  Ear cleanings
 Nail Trims
 Bloodwork
 Deworming
 Owner requested euthanasia.

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EXHIBIT B
Calls for Service – Priority Categories
Priority Categories Response Time Example of Call
Priority 1 ASAP
Persons in Danger
Animal in Immediate Danger
Urgent Medical Care Needed
Animal in Secured Vehicle (“Hot Dog”)
Animal Fighting Cases
Intentional Cruelty In-Progress
Assist Public Safety Agency
Bite to Person (Animal Not Contained)
Exigent Circumstances
 Gunshot
 Stabbing
 Broken Bones
 Serious Open Wounds
 Visibly Injured/Trapped Animal
Street Sale of Animals (after all other Priority1
Calls are Handled)
Priority 2 Within 12 Hours
In-Progress Incidents Not Reaching Priority 1
Bite to Person (Animal Contained – Reported
within 24 Hours)
Running-At-Large (In Progress)
Abandonment
Captured/Caged Animals/Confined Strays

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Priority 3 Within 24 Hours
Intentional Cruelty (Not In-Progress)
Non-Life-Threatening Medical Care Needed
Non-Exigent Circumstances
 Skin Infections
 Emaciated
 Over-Grown Hooves
Hoarding – No Immediate Emergency
After-the-Fact Bite (Reported After 24 Hours)
Priority 4 Within 48 Hours
Check the Well-Being with a Reporting Party
No Water (Temperature Dependent)
Emaciated (Thin or Bones Showing)
Lead/Leash too Short
Inadequate or No Shelter
Even Sale of Animals (i.e., Flea Markets)
Priority 5 Within 72 Hours
Check the Well-Being – No Reporting Party
Running-at-large (Not in Progress)
Noise complaints
Rodeo or Circus Inspections
Kennel Inspections

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La MesaTotal
Animals Helped
3RD & 4TH QUARTERS • January 1 - June 30, 2022
City of
La Mesa
Annual
Report
*Spay/Neuter; Vaccinated/Microchipped; Owner Requested Euthanasia 210
Animals
Sheltered
117
Community
Services

ANIMALS SHELTERED 210
COMMUNITY SERVICES* 117

OCEANSIDE
CAMPUS
2905 San Luis Rey Road
572 Airport Road
Oceanside, CA 92058
619-299-7012

ESCONDIDO
CAMPUS
3500 Burnet Drive
Escondido, CA 92027
619-299-7012

SAN DIEGO
CAMPUS
5500 Gaines St.

San Diego, CA 92110
619-299-7012
327

EL CAJON
CAMPUS
1373 N. Marshall Ave.

El Cajon, CA 92020
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Animals Sheltered & Outgoing Animals

INCOMING DOGS
Stray: 68 Owner Surrender: 18 Seizure: 17

INCOMING CATS
Stray: 62 Owner Surrender: 20 Seizure: 4

INCOMING OTHER
Stray: 16 Owner Surrender: 3 Seizure: 2

OUTGOING DOGS
Adopted: 46 Returned to Owner: 43 Transferred Out: 2 Euthanized: 7 Other Outcomes: 1

OUTGOING CATS
Adopted: 28 Returned to Owner: 6 Transferred Out: 5 Euthanized: 23 Other Outcomes: 1

OUTGOING OTHER
Adopted: 23 Returned to Owner: 0 Transferred Out: 0 Euthanized: 0 Other Outcomes: 1 Community Services
LICENSES: 569
RABIES VACCINATIONS: 67 DISTEMPER VACCINATIONS: 76 MICROCHIPS: 25 SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES: 8 PUBLIC VACCINATED/MICROCHIPPED ANIMALS: 105 Humane Law Enforcement

DISPATCH CALLS
Priority 1: 96 Priority 2: 138 Priority 3: 5
Average Response Time: 24minutes Average Response Time: 40minutes Average Response Time: 49minutes Priority 4: 50 Priority 5: 103
Average Response Time: 120minutes Average Response Time: 10minutes Total Calls: 392

BITE REPORTS: 16 NOTICE OF COMPLAINTS: 21 CITATIONS: 7
PARK PATROLS: 49 BARKING DOG CALLS: 63

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La MesaTotal
Animals Helped
July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
City of
La Mesa
Annual
Report
*Spay/Neuter; Vaccinated/Microchipped; Owner Requested Euthanasia 476
Animals
Sheltered
846
Community
Services

ANIMALS SHELTERED 476
COMMUNITY SERVICES* 846

OCEANSIDE
CAMPUS
2905 San Luis Rey Road
572 Airport Road
Oceanside, CA 92058
619-299-7012

ESCONDIDO
CAMPUS
3500 Burnet Drive
Escondido, CA 92027
619-299-7012

SAN DIEGO
CAMPUS
5500 Gaines St.

San Diego, CA 92110
619-299-7012
1,322

EL CAJON
CAMPUS
1373 N. Marshall Ave.

El Cajon, CA 92020
619-299-7012 Page 41 of 242
Animals Sheltered & Outgoing Animals

INCOMING DOGS
Stray: 178 Owner Surrender: 52 Seizure: 24

INCOMING CATS
Stray: 137 Owner Surrender: 26 Seizure: 8

INCOMING OTHER
Stray: 38 Owner Surrender: 4 Seizure: 9

OUTGOING DOGS
Adopted: 120 Returned to Owner: 111 Transferred Out: 10 Euthanized: 6 Other Outcomes: 1

OUTGOING CATS
Adopted: 148 Returned to Owner: 18 Transferred Out: 2 Euthanized: 12 Other Outcomes: 3

OUTGOING OTHER
Adopted: 29 Returned to Owner: 7 Transferred Out: 1 Euthanized: 11 Other Outcomes: 2 Community Services
LICENSES: 1,778
VACCINATIONS: 1,160 MICROCHIPS: 146
SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES: 106 PUBLIC VACCINATED/MICROCHIPPED ANIMALS: 699 Humane Law Enforcement

ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
Priority 1: 257 Priority 2: 390 Priority 3: 26
Average Response Time: 52minutes Average Response Time: 68minutes Average Response Time: 216minutes Priority 4: 106 Priority 5: 292
Average Response Time: 418minutes Average Response Time: 39minutes Total Calls: 1,071

BITE REPORTS: 43 NOTICE OF COMPLAINTS: 39 CITATIONS: 12 PARK PATROLS: 126 BARKING DOG CALLS: 140

,July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 Page 42 of 242

La MesaTotal
Animals Helped
July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
City of
La Mesa
*Spay/Neuter; Vaccinated/Microchipped; Owner Requested Euthanasia ANIMALS SHELTERED 591
COMMUNITY SERVICES* 1,003
1,594

OCEANSIDE
CAMPUS
2905 San Luis Rey Road
572 Airport Road
Oceanside, CA 92058
619-299-7012

ESCONDIDO
CAMPUS
3500 Burnet Drive
Escondido, CA 92027
619-299-7012

SAN DIEGO
CAMPUS
5500 Gaines St.

San Diego, CA 92110
619-299-7012

EL CAJON
CAMPUS
1373 N. Marshall Ave.

El Cajon, CA 92020
619-299-7012
FY23-24 Animal
Services Report

Sheltered & Outgoing Animals

INCOMING DOGS
Stray: 196 Owner Surrender: 65 Transfer In: 0 Seizure: 26

INCOMING CATS
Stray: 143 Owner Surrender: 97 Transfer In: 0 Seizure: 11

INCOMING OTHER
Stray: 31 Owner Surrender: 21 Transfer In: 0 Seizure: 1

LIVE RELEASE RATE: 91.2%*
*Organization wide

OUTGOING DOGS
Adopted: 136 Returned to Owner: 102 Transferred Out: 27 Euthanized: 19 Other: 3 Average Length of Stay: 12.9 days

OUTGOING CATS
Adopted: 190 Returned to Owner: 20 Transferred Out: 9 Euthanized: 29 Other: 4 Average Length of Stay: 16.1 days

OUTGOING OTHER
Adopted: 34 Returned to Owner: 0 Transferred Out: 8 Euthanized: 3 Other: 0 Average Length of Stay: 32.7 days
Licensing, Medical & Community Services
LICENSES: 1,674 TOTAL VACCINATIONS: 1,207 RABIES: 444 DISTEMPER/FVRCP: 564 MICROCHIPS: 175

COMMUNITY VACCINATED/MICROCHIPPED ANIMALS: 824
COMMUNITY SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES: 101 SHELTER SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES: 265 Humane Law Enforcement

ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
Priority 1: 217 Priority 2: 444 Priority 3: 51
Average Response Time: 36minutes Average Response Time: 16hours Average Response Time: 143hours Priority 4: 79 Priority 5: 305
Average Response Time: 59hours Average Response Time: 20hours Total Calls: 1,112

BITE REPORTS: 50 NOTICE OF COMPLAINTS: 36 CITATIONS: 10 PARK PATROLS: 165 NOISE COMPLAINT CALLS: 131
Customer Service
CUSTOMER SERVICE SATISFACTION RATING: 96.5%*
5-Outstanding: 647 4-Above Expectations: 132 3-Met Expectations: 57 2-Below Expectations: 26 1-Did Not Meet Expectations: 4 Total: 866
*Percent of respondents satisfied that SDHS met or exceeded expectations (organization wide) July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024

La MesaTotal
Animals Helped
1ST QUARTER • July 1 - September 30, 2024
City of
La Mesa
*Spay/Neuter; Vaccinated/Microchipped; Owner Requested Euthanasia ANIMALS SHELTERED 215
COMMUNITY SERVICES* 236
451

OCEANSIDE
CAMPUS
2905 San Luis Rey Road
572 Airport Road
Oceanside, CA 92058
619-299-7012

ESCONDIDO
CAMPUS
3500 Burnet Drive
Escondido, CA 92027
619-299-7012

SAN DIEGO
CAMPUS
5500 Gaines St.

San Diego, CA 92110
619-299-7012

EL CAJON
CAMPUS
1373 N. Marshall Ave.

El Cajon, CA 92020
619-299-7012
Quarterly Animal
Services Report

Sheltered & Outgoing Animals

INCOMING DOGS
Stray: 69 Owner Surrender: 16 Transfer In: 0 Seizure: 5

INCOMING CATS
Stray: 50 Owner Surrender: 58 Transfer In: 0 Seizure: 6

INCOMING OTHER
Stray: 4 Owner Surrender: 7 Transfer In: 0 Seizure: 0

LIVE RELEASE RATE: 90.4%*
*Organization wide

OUTGOING DOGS
Adopted: 40 Returned to Owner: 39 Transferred Out: 2 Euthanized: 4 Other: 1 Average Length of Stay: 14.2 days

OUTGOING CATS
Adopted: 89 Returned to Owner: 7 Transferred Out: 0 Euthanized: 7 Other: 0 Average Length of Stay: 14.3 days

OUTGOING OTHER
Adopted: 12 Returned to Owner: 1 Transferred Out: 1 Euthanized: 2 Other: 2 Average Length of Stay: 37.2 days
Licensing, Medical & Community Services
LICENSES: 524 TOTAL VACCINATIONS: 282 RABIES: 111 DISTEMPER/FVRCP: 122 MICROCHIPS: 42

COMMUNITY VACCINATED/MICROCHIPPED ANIMALS: 196
COMMUNITY SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES: 14 SHELTER SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES: 105 Humane Law Enforcement

ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
Priority 1: 78 Priority 2: 122 Priority 3: 18
Average Response Time: 18minutes Average Response Time: 34hours Average Response Time: 490hours Priority 4: 17 Priority 5: 43
Average Response Time: 371hours Average Response Time: 32hours Total Calls: 278

BITE REPORTS: 23 NOTICE OF COMPLAINTS: 7 CITATIONS: 3
PARK PATROLS: 42 NOISE COMPLAINT CALLS: 19
Customer Service
CUSTOMER SERVICE SATISFACTION RATING: 97.4%*
5-Outstanding: 165 4-Above Expectations: 36 3-Met Expectations: 20 2-Below Expectations: 6 1-Did Not Meet Expectations: 0 Total: 227
*Percent of respondents satisfied that SDHS met or exceeded expectations (organization wide) 1ST QUARTER • July 1 - September 30, 2024

La MesaTotal
Animals Helped
2ND QUARTER • October 1 - December 31, 2024
City of
La Mesa
*Spay/Neuter; Vaccinated/Microchipped; Owner Requested Euthanasia ANIMALS SHELTERED 119
COMMUNITY SERVICES* 310
429

OCEANSIDE
CAMPUS
2905 San Luis Rey Road
572 Airport Road
Oceanside, CA 92058
619-299-7012

ESCONDIDO
CAMPUS
3500 Burnet Drive
Escondido, CA 92027
619-299-7012

SAN DIEGO
CAMPUS
5500 Gaines St.

San Diego, CA 92110
619-299-7012

EL CAJON
CAMPUS
1373 N. Marshall Ave.

El Cajon, CA 92020
619-299-7012
Quarterly Animal
Services Report

Sheltered & Outgoing Animals

INCOMING DOGS
Stray: 37 Owner Surrender: 20 Transfer In: 1 Seizure: 8

INCOMING CATS
Stray: 30 Owner Surrender: 11 Transfer In: 0 Seizure: 0

INCOMING OTHER
Stray: 4 Owner Surrender: 8 Transfer In: 0 Seizure: 0

LIVE RELEASE RATE: 92.9%*
*Organization wide

OUTGOING DOGS
Adopted: 50 Returned to Owner: 20 Transferred Out: 3 Euthanized: 1 Other: 0 Average Length of Stay: 15.4 days

OUTGOING CATS
Adopted: 54 Returned to Owner: 4 Transferred Out: 0 Euthanized: 2 Other: 0 Average Length of Stay: 23.9 days

OUTGOING OTHER
Adopted: 8 Returned to Owner: 0 Transferred Out: 1 Euthanized: 1 Other: 0 Average Length of Stay: 45.2 days
Licensing, Medical & Community Services
LICENSES: 445 TOTAL VACCINATIONS: 391 RABIES: 134 DISTEMPER/FVRCP: 200 MICROCHIPS: 47

COMMUNITY VACCINATED/MICROCHIPPED ANIMALS: 252
COMMUNITY SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES: 35 SHELTER SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES: 70 Humane Law Enforcement

ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
Priority 1: 39 Priority 2: 110 Priority 3: 10
Average Response Time: 37minutes Average Response Time: 40hours Average Response Time: 748hours Priority 4: 9 Priority 5: 35
Average Response Time: 351hours Average Response Time: 20hours Total Calls: 203

BITE REPORTS: 15 NOTICE OF COMPLAINTS: 15 CITATIONS: 11 PARK PATROLS: 42 NOISE COMPLAINT CALLS: 16
Customer Service
CUSTOMER SERVICE SATISFACTION RATING: 96.9%*
5-Outstanding: 163 4-Above Expectations: 16 3-Met Expectations: 9 2-Below Expectations: 5 1-Did Not Meet Expectations: 1 Total: 194
*Percent of respondents satisfied that SDHS met or exceeded expectations (organization wide) 2ND QUARTER • October 1 - December 31, 2024

La MesaTotal
Animals Helped
3RD QUARTER • January 1 - March 31, 2025
City of
La Mesa
*Spay/Neuter; Vaccinated/Microchipped; Owner Requested Euthanasia ANIMALS SHELTERED 133
COMMUNITY SERVICES* 244
377

OCEANSIDE
CAMPUS
2905 San Luis Rey Road
572 Airport Road
Oceanside, CA 92058
619-299-7012

ESCONDIDO
CAMPUS
3500 Burnet Drive
Escondido, CA 92027
619-299-7012

SAN DIEGO
CAMPUS
5500 Gaines St.

San Diego, CA 92110
619-299-7012

EL CAJON
CAMPUS
1373 N. Marshall Ave.

El Cajon, CA 92020
619-299-7012
Quarterly Animal
Services Report

Sheltered & Outgoing Animals

INCOMING DOGS
Stray: 49 Owner Surrender: 16 Transfer In: 0 Seizure: 2

INCOMING CATS
Stray: 17 Owner Surrender: 24 Transfer In: 0 Seizure: 2

INCOMING OTHER
Stray: 8 Owner Surrender: 15 Transfer In: 0 Seizure: 0

LIVE RELEASE RATE: 92.5%*
*Organization wide

OUTGOING DOGS
Adopted: 34 Returned to Owner: 25 Transferred Out: 2 Euthanized: 3 Other: 0 Average Length of Stay: 8.0 days

OUTGOING CATS
Adopted: 27 Returned to Owner: 5 Transferred Out: 7 Euthanized: 3 Other: 0 Average Length of Stay: 10.9 days

OUTGOING OTHER
Adopted: 13 Returned to Owner: 0 Transferred Out: 9 Euthanized: 3 Other: 0 Average Length of Stay: 20.9 days
Licensing, Medical & Community Services
LICENSES: 503 TOTAL VACCINATIONS: 317 RABIES: 102 DISTEMPER/FVRCP: 153 MICROCHIPS: 33

COMMUNITY VACCINATED/MICROCHIPPED ANIMALS: 207
COMMUNITY SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES: 23 SHELTER SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES: 54 Humane Law Enforcement

ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
Priority 1: 42 Priority 2: 110 Priority 3: 14
Average Response Time: 13minutes Average Response Time: 74hours Average Response Time: 460.5hours Priority 4: 13 Priority 5: 61
Average Response Time: 245hours Average Response Time: 19hours Total Calls: 240

BITE REPORTS: 15 NOTICE OF COMPLAINTS: 17 CITATIONS: 10 PARK PATROLS: 55 NOISE COMPLAINT CALLS: 25
Customer Service
CUSTOMER SERVICE SATISFACTION RATING: 99.3%* TOTAL: 448 Outstanding / Very Likely To Recommend: 409 Above Expectations / Likely To Recommend: 30 Met Expectations / May Recommend: 6
Below Expectations / Unlikely To Recommend: 2 Did Not Meet Expectations / Very Unlikely To Recommend: 1 *Percent of respondents satisfied that SDHS met or exceeded expectations, or that may recommend SDHS to others (organization wide) 3RD QUARTER • January 1 - March 31, 2025

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: June 24, 2025
SUBJECT: 2025-2028 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND LA MESA CITY
EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION, SALARY AND BENEFIT

TERMS FOR UNREPRESENTED MANAGEMENT AND

CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES, AND CLASSIFICATION
AND SALARY SCHEDULES FOR FY 2025-2026
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
SUMMARY:

Issues:

1. Should the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the 2025- 2028 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of La Mesa and the La Mesa City Employees’ Association (LMCEA)?

2. Should the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing salary and benefit terms for unrepresented Management and Confidential employees?

3. Should the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the changes to the FY 2025-2026 Classification and Salary Schedules? Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt resolutions, approving:

1. The 2025-2028 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of La Mesa and the La Mesa City Employees’ Association (LMCEA);

2. The authorization of the salary and benefit terms for unrepresented Management and Confidential employees; and

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Date: June 24, 2025
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3. The changes to the FY 2025-2026 Classification and Salary Schedules.

Fiscal Impact:

The net impact of the approval of the LMCEA MOU will result in increases over three fiscal years, estimated to be $2,718,000 (FY 26: $898,000; FY 27:
$1,028,000; FY 28: $792,000). The fiscal impact to the proposed changes to unrepresented Confidential and Management employees over the next three fiscal years is $1,064,500. The fiscal impact will be incorporated into the final FY 2026- 2027 two-year budget.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Ensure a strong financial outlook through careful planning, sustainable service levels, and fiscal sustainability.
 Nurture an organizational culture where employees are recognized for the delivery of high-quality services to the community.
 Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe.

DISCUSSION:

LMCEA:

The current 2022-2025 LMCEA MOU will expire on June 30, 2025. In accordance with the current labor agreement with the LMCEA, representatives from the City and LMCEA entered into negotiations regarding a successor MOU. On May 21, 2025, the City and LMCEA reached a tentative agreement and subsequently, LMCEA ratified the tentative agreement.

The proposed three-year MOU will begin July 1, 2025, and expire June 30, 2028.

Below is a summary of the significant changes to the MOU:
 The MOU includes the following salary adjustments:
o 6% salary increase to base salaries first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2025;
o 5% salary increase to base salaries first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2026; and
o 5% salary increase to base salaries first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2027.
 Creation of bereavement leave bank for employees of three days, up to five days with extenuating circumstances, for a death for an immediate family

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Date: June 24, 2025
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member, as defined, that would not be charged to employees’ sick or vacation balances.
 In year two of the MOU salary step G would increase to 5% above step F.

Employees eligible to advance to step G after three years in Step F.  Increase to the rate of pay to additional designated holidays when eligible employees are called back to work on those holidays from the rate of 1.5 to 2.0 times regular salary.
 For eligible classifications, City would reimburse Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training and one (1) examination attempt. This program would invest in current employees and create a pipeline of qualified candidates to fill critical roles that require a CDL.
 Funding of certification pay for eligible classifications who receive Traffic Control and Pool Operator certifications to acknowledge the importance of those skills.

Unrepresented Management Employees and Confidential Employees:

Management Employees
Staff periodically reviews its employee benefits to ensure they remain competitive, equitable and aligned with market standards. In recent years, recruitment and retention of qualified management-level employees have become increasingly challenging. To strengthen the City’s overall management benefit plan and to support employee retention, staff proposes a four-prong approach: 1) increase vacation accrual rates for general non-safety and Police management staff; 2) extend the same vacation accrual and cap provided in negotiated Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 (Fire MOU) to Fire Management (Safety) employees to ensure internal equity and consistency within the fire service; 3) commit to explore the implementation of a retiree health savings option for all management employees; and 4) adjust certain management positions that are below market median.

Vacation accrual is a key benefit that contributes to employee satisfaction, work-life balance, and overall retention. After reviewing peer data and receiving feedback from the City’s Recruitment and Retention Committee, staff proposes the following changes to the accrual rates for Management employees.

CURRENT VACATION ACCRUAL PROGRAM
Years of Service Vacation Hours
Authorized per
Year
Accrual Rate
Per Pay Period
0-60 months 80 3.077
61-120 months 120 4.615
Over 120 Months 160 6.154

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NONSAFETY & POLICE MGT: PROPOSED VACATION ACCRUAL

PROGRAM
Years of Service Vacation Hours
Authorized per
Year
Accrual Rate
Per Pay Period
0-24 months 80 3.077
24-60 months 100 3.846
61-120 months 140 5.384
Over 120 months 180 6.923
If approved, the vacation changes outlined above would become effective as soon as operationally possible for all management employees, no later than December 31, 2025.

Fire Management – Safety
Historically, Fire Management (Safety) staff have received the same salary increase as the Fire MOU salary adjustments. The proposed resolution includes Fire Management (Safety) employees receive the salary adjustment included in the Fire MOU of 4.0%, effective the first full pay period in July 2025.

In addition, staff proposes the same vacation accrual for Fire Management (Safety) and that is included in the Fire MOU. The proposed vacation accrual for Fire Management (Safety) matches the vacation accrual provided for represented Battalion Chiefs assigned to 80 hours per pay period shift.

FIRE MGT (SAFETY): PROPOSED VACATION ACCRUAL PROGRAM
Years of Service Vacation Hours
Authorized per
Year
Accrual Rate
Per Pay Period
0-60 months 110 4.231
61-120 months 150 5.769
121-180 months 190 7.308
Over 180 months 230 8.846
Retiree Health Savings Option
Currently, the City does not offer a structured, pre-tax mechanism for management employees to save for healthcare expenses in retirement. Retiree health savings programs can provide valuable tax-advantages options for employees and coststabilizing benefits for employers.

In evaluating and ensuring the City offers a competitive and sustainable benefits package, staff recommends City Council authorize Human Resources to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of retiree health benefit options for management employees, including a

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Retiree Health Savings Account (HAS), Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), and Voluntary Employees’ Benefit Association (VEBA), and return to Council for findings and recommendations. There is no immediate fiscal impact with authorizing staff to explore these options.

Unrepresented - Salary and Benefits
Historically, the same salary and benefits of the LMCEA MOU are provided to the unrepresented confidential and non-safety management employees. Therefore, nonsafety management and confidential employees will receive the same 6.0% increase and bereavement leave provisions effective the first full pay period in July 2025; 5.0% increase the first full pay period in July 2026; and 5.0% increase effective the first full pay period July 2027. Fire Management (Safety) as noted above would follow the Fire MOU schedule of 4.0% and Police Management salary adjustments were approved in a previous resolution.

Management Position Adjustments
As part of the City’s commitment to maintaining competitive and equitable compensation practices, a salary survey was conducted comparing benchmark positions to similar agencies in the region. Based on the survey findings, several classifications were identified as being well below market median. To address recruitment and retention challenges, staff recommends a one-time market-based salary adjustment to the following classifications:
 Assistant City Manager: 3.0%
 City Clerk: 1.0%
 Director Classifications: 3.0%
 Information Technology Manager: 1.0%
 Finance Manager: 1.0%
These adjustments are intended to bring the positions closer to market rate, support workforce stability, and help maintain a competitive and sustainable pay structure.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt resolutions, approving the 2025-2028 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of La Mesa and the La Mesa City Employees’ Association (LMCEA), the authorization of the salary and benefit terms for unrepresented Management and Confidential employees, and changes to the FY 2025-2026 Classification and Salary Schedules.

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Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Gretchen Spaniol
City Manager Director of Human Resources
Attachments:

A. Resolution Approving the 2025-2028 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Mesa and the La Mesa City Employees’ Association

1. Exhibit: Memorandum of Understanding 2025-2028 between the City of La Mesa and the La Mesa City Employees’ Association
B. Resolution Approving Benefit Plan for Unrepresented Management Employees C. Resolution Approving the Salary Adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Classification and Salary Schedule for LMCEA, Unrepresented Confidential and Management Employees

1. Exhibit: Fiscal Year 2025-26 Classification and Salary Schedule

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
APPROVING THE 2025-2028 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND THE LA MESA CITY EMPLOYEES’

ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa is a general law city which derives its power from state law and uses State Governmental Code to enumerate the City’s powers and form of government.

The City of La Mesa employs a Council-Manager form of government. In this arrangement, the City Council is responsible for determining policy, and the City Manager ensures that such policy is implemented; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 20636 and California Code of Regulations Section 570.5 requires California Public Employee Retirement System member agencies to maintain and publicly post available pay schedules.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, as follows:

1. That the City of La Mesa, through the Municipal Employee Relations Officer and duly authorized representatives, have met and conferred with representatives from the La Mesa City Employees’ Association, a recognized employee organization representing certain employees of the City of La Mesa, in accordance with California Government Code Section 3500 et. Seq.;

2. As a result of the meet and confer process, the representatives from both parties have agreed to the 2025-2028 Memorandum of Understanding.

3. That the City of La Mesa desires to approve the 3-year Memorandum of Understanding regarding wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment with the La Mesa City Employees’ Association from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, which has been designated as Exhibit 1 for identification in this Resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of La Mesa and the La Mesa City Employees’ Association is hereby accepted and the terms and conditions as set forth in the 2025-2028 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Mesa and the La Mesa City Employees’ Association shall be in full force and effect.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 24
th day of June 2025, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2025- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.

MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

APPROVING THE AMENDED BENEFIT PLAN FOR UNREPRESENTED

MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa has set forth benefit plans for all unrepresented employees as set forth in a Benefit Summary; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa desires to amend the Benefit Summary for all unrepresented employees to reflect changes in bereavement leave and vacation accrual.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, as follows:

1. Approves the same bereavement benefit for Management and Confidential employees that is approved by the La Mesa City Employees’ Association.

2. Approves the amended Benefit Plan to increase vacation accrual rates for general non-safety and Police management staff as follows to support employee retention:

NONSAFETY & POLICE MGT: VACATION ACCRUAL PROGRAM
Years of Service Vacation Hours
Authorized per
Year
Accrual Rate
Per Pay Period
0-24 months 80 3.077
24-60 months 100 3.846
61-120 months 140 5.384
Over 120 months 180 6.923

3. Approves the extension of the same vacation accrual and cap provided in negotiated Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759 (Fire MOU) (Battalion Chiefs-80 hr) to Fire Management (Safety) employees as follows to ensure internal equity and consistency within the fire service.

4. FIRE MGT (SAFETY): VACATION ACCRUAL PROGRAM
Years of Service Vacation Hours
Authorized per
Year
Accrual Rate
Per Pay Period
0-60 months 110 4.231
61-120 months 150 5.769
121-180 months 190 7.308
Over 180 months 230 8.846
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Implementation of revisions to the Management Benefit Summary to occur as soon as practically possible, but no later than December 31, 2025.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 24th day of June 2025, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2025- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.

MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 SALARY AND

CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR LMCEA AND UNREPRESENTED

CONFIDENTIAL AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa is a general law city which derives its power from state law and uses State Governmental Code to enumerate the City’s powers and form of government.

The City of La Mesa employs a Council-Manager form of government. In this arrangement, the City Council is responsible for determining policy, and the City Manager ensures that such policy is implemented;
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 20636 and California Code of Regulations Section 570.5 require California Public Employee Retirement System member agencies to maintain and publicly post publicly available pay schedules; WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Salary and Classification Schedule was last approved by the City Council on June 10, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the revised Fiscal Year 2025-26 Salary and Classification Schedule reflects the salary adjustments for positions represented by the La Mesa City Employees’ Association (LMCEA), their unclassified hourly counterparts and the salary adjustments for unrepresented Confidential and Management employees, effective pay period ending July 17, 2025.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, as follows:

1. The salary adjustments to the 2025-2028 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of La Mesa and LMCEA include salary adjustments over a three-year period for represented employees;

2. All terms related to salary adjustments for LMCEA shall be in effect the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2025, for year one; July 1, 2026, for year 2, and July 1, 2027, for year three.

3. Non-safety management and confidential employees will receive the same 6.0% increase effective the first full pay period in July 2025; 5.0% increase the first full pay period in July 2026; and 5.0% increase effective the first full pay period July 2027, as the LMCEA MOU.

4. With the proposed salary adjustments for unrepresented Management employees, additional positions are approved for market adjustment:
a) Assistant City Manager: 3.0%
b) City Clerk: 1.0%
c) Director Classifications: 3.0%
d) Information Technology Manager: 1.0%
e) Finance Manager: 1.0%

5. Hereby approves the amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Salary and Classification Schedule, copy of said Schedule is attached hereto and made part of hereof by reference, as though the same were set forth in full herein.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the salary adjustments shall be reflected in the City of La Mesa Compensation Plan and shall be in full force and effect.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 24th day of June 2025, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2025- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.

MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)

MEMORANDUM
OF

UNDERSTANDING
2025-2028

LA MESA
CITY EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION

MOU 2025-2028 La Mesa City Employees’ Association
2 Table of Contents
SECTION 1.01 INTENT AND PURPOSE ....................................................................... 4 SECTION 1.02 COVERAGE........................................................................................... 4 SECTION 1.03 SCOPE OF MEETING AND CONFERRING .......................................... 4 SECTION 1.03.01 COMMUNICATION AND NOTICE REQUIREMENTS....................... 4 SECTION 1.03.02 LABOR-MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE............................................. 5 SECTION 1.03.03 MEETING WITH UNIT MEMBERS.................................................... 5 SECTION 1.04 MEET AND CONFER PROCESS .......................................................... 6 SECTION 1.05 ACCESS TO WORK LOCATIONS......................................................... 6 SECTION 1.06 USE OF CITY FACILITIES..................................................................... 7 SECTION 1.07 USE OF BULLETIN BOARDS................................................................ 7 SECTION 1.08 LMCEA DUES DEDUCTIONS ............................................................... 8 SECTION 1.09 GRIEVANCES........................................................................................ 9 SECTION 1.10 GENERAL .............................................................................................. 9 SECTION 1.10.01 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE ............................................................. 9 SECTION 1.10.02 TOBACCO PRODUCT USE.............................................................. 9 SECTION 1.11 HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME .................................................. 10 SECTION 1.11.01 REDUCED WORKWEEK................................................................ 12 SECTION 1.12 HOLIDAYS ........................................................................................... 13 SECTION 1.13 VACATIONS......................................................................................... 15 SECTION 1.14 COMPENSATORY TIME OFF ............................................................. 16 SECTION 1.15 HEALTH INSURANCE ......................................................................... 17 SECTION 1.16 LIFE INSURANCE................................................................................ 17 SECTION 1.17 STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE ....................................................... 17 SECTION 1.17.1 EAP PROGRAM................................................................................ 17 SECTION 1.18 FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT ...................................................... 18 SECTION 1.18.01 CAFETERIA PLAN.......................................................................... 18 SECTION 1.19 RETIREMENT ...................................................................................... 19 SECTION 1.20 USE OF PAID LEAVE .......................................................................... 20 SECTION 1.21 SICK LEAVE ........................................................................................ 21 SECTION 1.21.01 CATASTROPHIC LEAVE PROGRAM ............................................ 22 SECTION 1.22 UNUSED SICK LEAVE REIMBURSEMENT ........................................ 23 SECTION 1.23 UNUSED SICK LEAVE CONVERSION ............................................... 23 SECTION 1.23.01 LIMITED DUTY/RETURN TO FULL DUTY ..................................... 24 SECTION 1.24 OUT-OF-CLASS PAY........................................................................... 25 SECTION 1.25 CONTINUING EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT ................................ 25 SECTION 1.26.01 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE ................................................................ 26 SECTION 1.26.02 UNIFORMS/CLOTHING.................................................................. 26 SECTION 1.26.03 BOOT ALLOWANCE....................................................................... 27 SECTION 1.26.04 SAFETY GLASSES......................................................................... 28 SECTION 1.26.05 TOOL ALLOWANCE ....................................................................... 28 SECTION 1.27 COURT LEAVE (JURY DUTY)............................................................. 29 SECTION 1.28.01 STANDBY DUTY............................................................................. 29 SECTION 1.28.02 STANDBY DUTY – FIRE PREVENTION ........................................ 30 SECTION 1.29 SPECIAL PAY...................................................................................... 30

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3 SECTION 1.30 MILEAGE ............................................................................................. 33 SECTION 1.33 DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIREMENTS............................................... 33 SECTION 1.35 SPECIAL PROGRAMS ........................................................................ 34 SECTION 1.35.01 EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION BUDGET ......................................... 35 SECTION 1.35.02 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION STIPEND PROGRAM ..................... 35 SECTION 1.37.01 PERSONNEL FILE.......................................................................... 35 SECTION 1.37.02 VOLUNTEERS ................................................................................ 35 SECTION 1.39 MINIMUM NOTICE FOR SHIFT AND/OR SCHEDULE CHANGE ....... 35 SECTION 1.41 SAFETY ............................................................................................... 36 SECTION 1.42 LAYOFF PROCEDURE........................................................................ 36 SECTION 1.43 SAVINGS CLAUSE .............................................................................. 39 SECTION 1.43.02 NON-DISCRIMINATION.................................................................. 39 SECTION 1.44 CONTINUATION .................................................................................. 39 SECTION 1.45 NO STRIKE CLAUSE........................................................................... 39 SECTION 1.46 SALARIES............................................................................................ 39 SECTION 1.47 DURATION........................................................................................... 41 ANNEX A - GRIEVANCES............................................................................................ 43

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4 Memorandum of Understanding
Between

CITY OF LA MESA, CALIFORNIA
and
LA MESA CITY EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION
hereinafter known as ASSOCIATION
SECTION 1.01 INTENT AND PURPOSE
This MOU is the result of meeting and conferring by representatives of the City of La Mesa, California, (hereinafter referred to as "CITY") as the employer, and EMPLOYEES (herein referred to as “EMPLOYEES”) represented by the La Mesa City Employees’ Association (hereinafter referred to as the “ASSOCIATION”).

The terms and conditions of employment that are set forth in this MOU have been discussed in good faith between CITY and the ASSOCIATION. The ASSOCIATION has recommended to its members and its membership has approved all of the terms and conditions of employment as set forth herein, and CITY agrees to recommend to the City Council of the City of La Mesa that all the terms and conditions of employment as set forth herein be incorporated in full in a resolution of the City Council. Upon the adoption of such resolution, all the terms and conditions of employment of this MOU so incorporated shall become effective without further action by either party on July 1, 2025.

SECTION 1.02 COVERAGE
This MOU covers all work for the City of La Mesa by EMPLOYEES, except management and confidential position employees, in the classifications listed in Annex B.

SECTION 1.03 SCOPE OF MEETING AND CONFERRING
The scope of representation shall include wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing is intended to circumscribe or modify the exclusive Management Rights of the City of La Mesa.

SECTION 1.03.01 COMMUNICATION AND NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
The CITY shall provide the ASSOCIATION with agendas for all Council meetings. The ASSOCIATION shall be given the opportunity to meet and confer with the CITY prior to adoption of any proposed ordinance, rule, or regulation relating to matters within the scope of representation by the ASSOCIATION as required by law. Except in cases of emergency, the agendas shall be distributed at least seventytwo (72) hours prior to implementation (or consideration by the City Council) of any proposed ordinance, rule or

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In cases of emergency, pursuant to State Law, when the CITY determines that an ordinance, rule or regulation must be adopted immediately without prior notice or meeting with the ASSOCIATION, the CITY shall provide such notice and opportunity to meet at the earliest practicable time following the adoption of such ordinance, rule or regulation.

All communications and/or notices sent by the ASSOCIATION to the CITY shall be addressed to the Director of Human Resources, City of La Mesa.

All communications and/or notices sent by the CITY to the ASSOCIATION shall be addressed to the President, La Mesa City Employees’ Association.

It shall be the responsibility of the ASSOCIATION to provide written notice to the CITY of the name and of the current La Mesa City Employees’ Association President and to provide timely written updates in the event of a change in the President of the La Mesa City Employees’ Association.

SECTION 1.03.02 LABOR-MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
The CITY and the ASSOCIATION agree to establish a Labor-Management Committee.

The purpose of this Committee is to discuss issues relating to this agreement, and other issues of mutual interest. The Committee shall have no authority to change, modify, alter, or amend this agreement. It is the intent of the parties to foster a cooperative atmosphere and harmonious working relations.

The Committee shall be composed of the President of the La Mesa City Employees’ Association or his/her designee, one (1) staff representative from the ASSOCIATION, and two (2) additional employee representatives of the ASSOCIATION. The CITY representatives shall be the Director of Human Resources and two (2) additional management employees as appointed by the City Manager.

Meetings shall be held when mutually agreed upon and at times that are mutually acceptable to both parties. Prior to each meeting the President and the Director of Human Resources will develop an Agenda for each meeting. Additional parties may attend the meeting upon the mutual approval of the President and the Director of Human Resources.

This Committee shall meet approximately two (2) times per year.

SECTION 1.03.03 MEETING WITH UNIT MEMBERS
The CITY grants the ASSOCIATION the opportunity to meet with all of its bargaining unit members twice per year, July 1-June 30, for each year of the contract to discuss ASSOCIATION membership and other issues of importance to the ASSOCIATION.

These meetings will occur on CITY paid time and will last no longer than two hours, including travel time. Scheduling of these meetings will be approved by the CITY prior to

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SECTION 1.04 MEET AND CONFER PROCESS
A reasonable number, not to exceed five, of City EMPLOYEE representatives will be allowed reasonable time off without loss of compensation or other benefits when formally meeting and conferring with representatives of the CITY on matters within the scope of representation.

SECTION 1.05 ACCESS TO WORK LOCATIONS
Reasonable access to EMPLOYEE work locations shall be granted officers of the ASSOCIATION and its official representatives, for the purpose of processing grievances or contacting members of the ASSOCIATION concerning business within the scope of representation. Such officers or representatives shall not enter any work location without the consent of the department head or the Director of Human Resources. Access shall be restricted so as not to interfere with the normal operations of the department or with established safety or security requirements.

The ASSOCIATION may designate up to six (6) Association Representatives to represent EMPLOYEES. Association Representatives shall request from their immediate supervisor and shall be allowed reasonable time off during duty hours for the purpose of investigating disciplinary matters and grievances and of attending disciplinary appeal and grievance hearings, provided the time requested does not substantially impact departmental operations. In the event the Association Representative cannot be released as requested, the supervisor shall provide an alternate time within the next three (3) working days. Association Representatives shall be designated in advance by written notice from the ASSOCIATION to the Director of Human Resources and the Association Representative's Department Head.

Representation at disciplinary appeal and grievance hearings will be limited to two representatives of the ASSOCIATION. This will however never include more than one employee.

Solicitation of membership and activities concerned with the internal management of the ASSOCIATION, such as collecting dues, holding membership meetings, campaigning for office, conducting elections and distributing literature shall not be conducted during working hours, excluding breaks and lunch periods and except as stated in Section

1.03.03. Upon request by the ASSOCIATION, the CITY will provide informational materials prepared by the ASSOCIATION to new EMPLOYEES as part of the CITY's regular orientation of new EMPLOYEES subject to the prior approval of such materials by the Director of Human Resources. Such materials shall be provided by the ASSOCIATION at no cost to the ASSOCIATION.

CITY shall notify the appropriate ASSOCIATION representative of new bargaining unit EMPLOYEES upon hire. The ASSOCIATION may then contact the new EMPLOYEE and

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SECTION 1.06 USE OF CITY FACILITIES
The ASSOCIATION may, with approval of the Director of Human Resources or their designated representative, be granted the use of City facilities during nonwork hours for meeting of City EMPLOYEES provided space is available, and provided such meetings are not used for membership drives of City EMPLOYEES except as stated in Section

1.03.03. All such requests shall be in writing and shall state the purpose or purposes of the meeting. The use of City equipment other than items normally used in the conduct of business meetings (such as desks, chairs, blackboards, and audio/visual equipment normally present in CITY facilities) is strictly prohibited, the presence of other equipment in approved CITY facilities notwithstanding.

The CITY will permit the use of the CITY e-mail system for notification of meetings and social events not more than twice monthly upon approval of the Director of Human Resources.

The CITY will permit the ASSOCIATION to provide vending machine services at City Hall for the benefit of the employees assigned at that facility. Any revenue generated at that location will be utilized to provide enhancements for the enjoyment of the employees who use the break room.

SECTION 1.07 USE OF BULLETIN BOARDS
A reasonable amount of space shall be provided to the ASSOCIATION for the exclusive use of the ASSOCIATION for communications with represented employees. The ASSOCIATION may request bulletin boards to be provided based on the access needs of the represented employees and the CITY will not unreasonably deny such request.

The ASSOCIATION shall be responsible to maintain space provided in an orderly condition and shall remove outdated materials.

Employees shall not use surfaces in common areas, including but not limited to office or cubicle walls, doors, windows, furniture, or tables, to post or display materials that are non-work-related. Employees may post items of a non-work-related nature only in areas assigned to said employees that are not in view of the public or other employees.

Notwithstanding the above, employees may not post any items which are derogatory, offensive or in conflict with any City policies. Management reserves the right to remove any and all items in violation of this section.

For purposes of this section, the phrase “posting” means the placement of any pictorial or symbolic message.

The ASSOCIATION will be provided bulletin board space at Community Services, subject to all the conditions stated in this section.

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8 SECTION 1.08 LMCEA DUES DEDUCTIONS
A. Authority
All employees represented by the LMCEA have the right to join or not join the LMCEA.

The conditions for dues deductions shall be as follows:
1) LMCEA shall be responsible for maintaining membership and dues deduction authorization forms. LMCEA shall also maintain a current list of its members and shall certify to the CITY the names of members authorizing deductions and the amount.
2) In the event of a dispute as to whether a CITY employee is an LMCEA member that has authorized dues deductions, the CITY may request to review the authorization.
3) No dues, fee or contribution deduction shall be made during any pay period when the employee has no pay or the employee’s earnings are insufficient, after all other deductions are made, to cover the full amount of the dues, fee, or contribution. In such cases, no deductions shall be made from future earnings to cover said pay period.
4) The LMCEA shall advise the City, in writing, of the dues to be deducted.

Any change in the amounts will be submitted to the City, in writing, at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of such change. 5) All deducted dues shall be remitted to the LMCEA no later than thirty (30) calendar days after deduction. The City shall also provide an itemized statement detailing each employee’s name and amount of deduction. 6) It is agreed that the City assumes no obligations to, in any manner, enforce the provisions of the above paragraphs beyond implementing any valid payroll deduction authorizations by LMCEA members.
7) It is recognized that LMCEA, as the exclusive representative of all unit employees, is required to represent all unit employees fairly and equally without regard to union membership or non-membership or their assertion of rights under this MOU or the law.

LMCEA agrees to and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City of La Mesa, its Council, boards, commissions, officers, agents, servants and employees from and against any and all loss, damages, liability, claims, suits, costs and expenses, whatsoever, including reasonable attorneys’ fees arising from or in any manner connected with the operation of this provision.

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9 SECTION 1.09 GRIEVANCES
To support the current provisions of the La Mesa Municipal Code as outlined under Title 3, Personnel, a grievance procedure is outlined in Annex A attached hereto.

SECTION 1.10 GENERAL
The merit system as it pertains to the selection and promotion of personnel shall not be compromised through the meeting and conferring process.

In order to qualify for the benefits listed in this Memorandum of Understanding, an EMPLOYEE must be in a regular status position unless otherwise authorized by the City Manager.

The CITY will correct errors in record keeping and will make retroactive adjustments for salary and leave time purposes. Unless specifically provided by law or elsewhere in this Memorandum of Understanding, such adjustments will be limited to a maximum period of one year prior to the time of discovery. Any additional monies owed by the EMPLOYEE, or owed the CITY, will be retroactive for one year only. For purposes of this section, discovery is that date on which the CITY notifies the EMPLOYEE, or that date on which the EMPLOYEE notifies the CITY of such error.

SECTION 1.10.01 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
The CITY and the ASSOCIATION both agree that the use, and/or being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs on the job may detrimentally affect the work performance, safety and security of EMPLOYEES and commit to a "drug free workplace." SECTION 1.10.02 TOBACCO PRODUCT USE
The CITY and the ASSOCIATION both agree that the use of cigarettes and other tobacco products can adversely affect the health and work performance of EMPLOYEES, and commit to a "tobacco free workplace." This will mean that EMPLOYEES shall not smoke or use tobacco products while on duty. For purposes of this section, "on duty" does not include lunch or rest periods as defined in Section 1.11 of this MOU. All EMPLOYEES are not permitted to smoke while in CITY buildings or in CITY vehicles at any time, or in a “public place” as defined by La Mesa Municipal Code Chapter 7.27.

To further encourage EMPLOYEES to discontinue smoking or tobacco product use, EMPLOYEES may use Continuing Education Reimbursement funds as provided in Section 1.25 for costs of smoking/tobacco use cessation programs. This benefit is provided one time only per EMPLOYEE.

SECTION 1.10.03 PROBATIONARY PERIOD
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SECTION 1.11 HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME
The City has implemented a 9/80 workweek. For purpose of clarification regarding hours worked, overtime, and leave time related to this schedule, the following is provided.

EMPLOYEES on a 9/80 schedule shall be scheduled to work eight nine-hour days, one eight-hour day, and have one day off (in addition to regularly-scheduled weekend off) every two weeks. According to the schedule adopted by the CITY, the working eight-hour day and the day off shall occur on alternating Fridays. To coincide with the working eighthour day on alternating Fridays, City Hall’s business hours on the open Fridays shall be 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For purposes of the 9/80 schedule, an EMPLOYEE’s workweek shall be defined as beginning halfway through the EMPLOYEE’s working eight-hour day.

This effectively results in the EMPLOYEE working two 40-hour weeks in each two-week cycle. An example of this schedule is demonstrated below:

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday OFF 9 hours 9 hours 9 hours 9 hours
4 hours
(End Work
Week)
4 hours OFF
(Begin
Work Week
#1)
OFF 9 hours 9 hours 9 hours 9 hours
OFF
(End Work
Week)

OFF OFF
(Begin
Work Week
#2)
OFF 9 hours 9 hours 9 hours 9 hours
4 hours
(End Work
Week)
4 hours OFF
(Begin
Work Week
#3)
OFF 9 hours 9 hours 9 hours 9 hours
OFF
(End Work
Week) OFF
OFF

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Implementation of the 9/80 schedule by itself shall not cause an increase in FLSA overtime, nor shall it cause an increase in leave time provided to EMPLOYEES.

Overtime: Overtime work is that time worked in excess of a normal work day or work period as requested and authorized by Department Heads or their authorized representative, and shall be computed to the nearest one-quarter hour.

Leave Time: The number of scheduled work hours which the employee is absent shall be deducted from the appropriate leave accumulation (i.e., sick, vacation, compensatory, holiday, etc.).

Additional work schedules (e.g., the 4/10 schedule and the 5/8 schedule), including variations of the 9/80 schedule described above, may be worked with mutual agreement between the EMPLOYEE and his/her supervisor, subject to Department Head and City Manager approval. In the event that a different work schedule is approved, the definition of a workweek shall be changed for the affected EMPLOYEE in order to comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Split Shifts: Any shift may be split with the mutual agreement of the EMPLOYEE and supervisor with approval of the department head.

Flex Time: A flex time schedule may be worked on any shift with the mutual agreement of an EMPLOYEE and supervisor with the approval of the department head.

Two rest periods of 15 minutes each to be determined by the supervisor shall be provided each shift at approximately two hours and six hours into each shift.

All shifts will have a half-hour or one-hour duty-free lunch period approximately midway through each shift. The needs of the CITY will determine the length and time of the lunch hour.

During heavy work schedules, emergencies or unforeseeable circumstances, EMPLOYEES will be given the opportunity for overtime pay provisions if an EMPLOYEE is required to work through their lunch hour. EMPLOYEES will not be required to take late lunches or leave work early in order to circumvent this provision.

The CITY will provide a meal reimbursement of up to fifteen dollars ($15) for any EMPLOYEE that works four (4) hours or more of overtime (unscheduled/emergency work as determined by the CITY) outside of the EMPLOYEE'S regular work hours. No more than one such reimbursement shall be provided per EMPLOYEE per day, nor shall such reimbursement be provided in the event that the CITY provides a meal during this period.

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Overtime compensation shall be at one and one half (1½) times the straight time rate.

Overtime is payable to the EMPLOYEE in salary or compensatory time off at the election of the EMPLOYEE, as provided in Section 1.14.

In the event that the CITY deems it necessary to contact an off-duty EMPLOYEE, for information, the actual time spent on the telephone will be considered as hours worked and paid accordingly. This provision does not apply when the City is only making notification of shift and/or schedule change.

Call Back (Unscheduled/Emergency Work): EMPLOYEES called back for emergency work after normal working hours shall be compensated for a minimum of two (2) hours at the overtime rate of one and one-half (1 ½) times the regular rate of pay for actual hours worked. When an EMPLOYEE is called back to work on the actual calendar date of the recognized holidays noted in Section 1.12, compensation shall be a minimum of two (2) hours at the double-time rate of two (2) times the regular rate of pay for actual hours worked, regardless whether the City observes the holiday on a different day.

Observed holidays that do not fall on the actual calendar date shall be compensated at the regular rate of pay. For example, if Christmas Day falls on a Sunday and is observed by the City the following Monday, only the Sunday Call Back pay would be compensated as noted above.

Call Back (Scheduled Work): For situations where EMPLOYEES are scheduled to work after leaving work for the work day, the EMPLOYEE shall receive a minimum of two (2) hours at the overtime rate of one and one-half (1 ½) times the regular rate of pay for actual hours worked during the post-shift work.

SECTION 1.11.01 REDUCED WORKWEEK
The CITY may permit full-time EMPLOYEES to work a regularly scheduled reduced workweek with the approval of the department head. Salary and benefits for EMPLOYEES working a reduced workweek will be proportional to the regularly scheduled reduced week as shown below.
70-79 bi-weekly hours = Full benefits
60-69 bi-weekly hours = 75% benefits
40-59 bi-weekly hours = 50% benefits
Less than 40 bi-weekly hours = No benefits
Employees who are receiving full benefits but working less than 80 hours bi-weekly will be paid hour for hour for holidays. Procedures to request a reduced work week, including the request form and Reduced Work Week agreement, shall be pursuant to the Human Resources

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SECTION 1.12 HOLIDAYS
All EMPLOYEES shall be granted the following holidays, or the days celebrated for these holidays, with pay:

New Year's Day Veteran's Day
Martin Luther King’s Birthday Thanksgiving Day
Memorial Day Friday after Thanksgiving
Juneteenth Christmas Eve
Independence Day Christmas Day
Labor Day
Pay for holidays shall be commensurate with the length of the work day pursuant to the City’s 9/80 schedule (i.e., nine-hour days shall be paid at nine hours and eight-hour days shall be paid at eight hours).

EMPLOYEES working a 5/8 schedule shall receive pay for eight hours on closed holidays.

EMPLOYEES working a 4/10 schedule shall receive pay for ten hours on closed holidays.

All holidays falling on Sunday will be observed on the following Monday. All holidays falling on Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday. All holidays falling on an off-Friday pursuant to the 9/80 work schedule shall result in eight hours of holiday time added to the EMPLOYEES’ floating holiday banks.

In addition, any other day proclaimed by the La Mesa City Council as a public holiday, day of mourning or day of thanksgiving.

Floating Holidays:

In lieu of celebrating Admission Day, Cesar Chavez’s Birthday, and President’s Day, EMPLOYEES will be granted three floating holidays to be used at the convenience of the EMPLOYEE with the approval of the department head. Each EMPLOYEE working a 9/80 schedule shall have his/her floating holiday bank credited with nine hours on Admission Day, Cesar Chavez’s Birthday, and Washington's Birthday of each year.

EMPLOYEES working a 5/8 schedule shall have 8 hours credited for each Floating Holiday. EMPLOYEES working a 4/10 schedule shall have 10 hours credited for each Floating Holiday.

In no event may an EMPLOYEE take time off prior to the actual holiday without approval of the department head. EMPLOYEES electing to use holiday time off must have the time credited in the pay period prior to its use. Requests for holiday time off shall require a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours’ notice. However, notice requirements will increase for requests for longer periods of holiday time off as follows:

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An EMPLOYEE must be in paid status or other previously approved leave the work day preceding a holiday in order to be paid for the holiday. A suspension will not begin the day preceding a holiday in order to further penalize an EMPLOYEE under this section.

SECTION 1.12.01 HOLIDAY CLOSURE
All covered EMPLOYEES recognize that the CITY will close City Hall, the Public Works yard and Community Services for the work days between the observed Christmas holiday and the observed New Years’ Day holiday (typically 4 days).

The CITY agrees to cover 50% of the closed days, and EMPLOYEES agree to use their own accrued leave (i.e., vacation, holiday or comp time only, not to include sick leave) during the remaining closed days (50/50 split between CITY and EMPLOYEES).

If an EMPLOYEE has worked for the CITY for less than 6 months, the CITY will advance EMPLOYEE vacation leave to cover any otherwise unpaid time off during this period (50%). Once EMPLOYEE begins accruing vacation leave, the credit for the new vacation leave hours shall reduce the negative “advanced” vacation leave before any positive vacation leave hours are credited.

If EMPLOYEE separates from the CITY and maintains a negative vacation leave balance due to the advancement of vacation leave by the CITY due to the holiday closure, the CITY shall deduct the vacation leave advancement proceeds from their final paycheck.

If an EMPLOYEE has worked for the CITY more than 6 months and does not have enough accrued leave as noted above to cover the time off, EMPLOYEE shall be placed on a leave without pay status.

Should an EMPLOYEE affected by the holiday closure desire not to use their available accrued leave as noted above during all or part of the closure, the EMPLOYEE shall make a request for unpaid leave during the closure to the Department Head. Said Department Head shall consider each request on a case-by-case basis; however, the Department Head’s decision shall be final.

At the Department Head’s discretion, some EMPLOYEES may be required to work some

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SECTION 1.13 VACATIONS
EMPLOYEES of the City of La Mesa shall earn paid vacation as follows:

Vacation Hours Accrual Rate
Years of Service Authorized Per Year Per Pay Period
0-60 months 80 3.077
61-120 months 120 4.615
Over 120 months 160 6.154
Vacations will be scheduled to meet the operating requirements of the CITY and the preference of the EMPLOYEE.

Except in an emergency situation (an unpredictable event) approved by the immediate supervisor, vacation time off must be requested and approved at least 24-hours before the vacation begins. However, notice requirements will increase for requests for longer periods of vacation as follows:
 Forty-eight (48) hours’ notice required for requests of two (2) to three (3) days  Two (2) weeks’ notice required for requests of four (4) or more days Vacation leave shall not be earned or accrued during the first six months of employment.

Upon six months of employment, the equivalent of six months of vacation accrual shall be posted and available, and vacation shall accrue thereafter according to the schedule outlined above.

Vacations shall be taken in consecutive working days unless otherwise authorized by the department head.

Any holiday, with the exception of floating holidays falling within a vacation period, shall be used during the vacation period and recorded as holiday time. Floating holidays may be taken pursuant to Section 1.12 - Holidays.

The CITY encourages the use of vacation leave on an annual basis. Once an EMPLOYEE reaches his/her maximum accumulation of vacation hours (two and one-half (2.5) times the annual allowance), they will not accumulate additional vacation until the vacation time is reduced below the maximum allowable. Accruals will begin when the balance is reduced below the maximum accumulation unless prior approval is obtained from the City Manager and the City Manager has determined that the needs of the CITY require a reasonable extension of time for the EMPLOYEE to use the excess vacation time. In no event shall an EMPLOYEE fail to accrue vacation time due to the needs of the CITY.

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SECTION 1.14 COMPENSATORY TIME OFF
Overtime compensation shall be payable to EMPLOYEES in cash or in compensatory time off, at the election of the EMPLOYEE.

Determination of pay or compensatory time off for overtime shall be made at the conclusion of the overtime worked.

Compensatory time off shall not be accumulated in excess of eighty (80) hours.

Compensatory time off must be requested sufficiently in advance so as not to jeopardize the efficiency of operation of the Department. This determination shall be made by the Department head or his/her authorized representative. Requests to use compensatory time off shall require a reasonable period of notice, agreed to be a minimum of twentyfour (24) hours’ notice. However, notice requirements considered reasonable will increase for requests to use longer periods of compensatory time off as follows:
 Forty-eight (48) hours’ notice required for requests of two (2) to three (3) days  Two (2) weeks’ notice required for requests of four (4) or more days

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The CITY agrees to contribute on behalf of each EMPLOYEE and each eligible annuitant, the minimum contributions as required by the Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) toward the payment of premiums for health insurance under the PERS Health Insurance program. EMPLOYEE shall be liable for the difference between the total cost of the health plan selected, and the CITY’s contribution of the minimum required by the PEMHCA. The City’s minimum contribution toward health insurance under this section shall be included in the amount contributed to an employee under the City’s cafeteria plan as defined in Section 1.18.01.

All EMPLOYEES must enroll in an available City health program unless they opt out. An EMPLOYEE may receive cash in lieu for opting out of the City’s health insurance program if they provide proof that the employee and all individuals for whom the employee intends to claim a personal exemption deduction for the taxable year or years that begin or end in or with the City’s plan year to which the opt out applies (“tax family”), have or will have minimum essential coverage through another source (other than coverage in the individual market, whether or not obtained through Covered California) for the plan year to which the opt out arrangement applies (“opt out period”), by signing an attestation to that effect. An employee must provide the attestation every plan year at open enrollment or within 30 days after the start of the plan year. The opt-out payment cannot be made and the City will not in fact make payment if the employer knows or has reason to know that the employee or tax family member does not have such alternative coverage, or if the conditions in this paragraph are not otherwise satisfied.

SECTION 1.16 LIFE INSURANCE
The City of La Mesa will provide its EMPLOYEES at no cost to them, one (1) times the annual pay in term life insurance and will make available a voluntary supplemental life insurance program for up to an additional one (1) times the basic amount which must be paid for by the EMPLOYEE.

SECTION 1.17 STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE
EMPLOYEES covered by this agreement shall participate in the State of California's State Disability Insurance (SDI). All premiums required by the State for SDI shall be automatically deducted from the pay of covered EMPLOYEES and forwarded to the State pursuant to governing rules and regulations.

SECTION 1.17.1 EAP PROGRAM
The CITY will provide an EMPLOYEE Assistance Program (confidential assessment and referral system) which includes up to six (6) counseling sessions at no cost to the EMPLOYEE. This program is on a voluntary basis. If the EMPLOYEE seeks to use any of the referral agencies in this program, the cost shall be paid for by the EMPLOYEE.

The CITY agrees to distribute details of this program to all EMPLOYEES.

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A flexible Benefit Spending Account, in accordance with Section 125(g) of the Internal Revenue Service Code, will be offered to all EMPLOYEES so that EMPLOYEES may elect to budget for certain health and welfare benefits on a pre-tax basis. If the CITY does not meet IRS regulations for any reason, this benefit will be discontinued.

SECTION 1.18.01 CAFETERIA PLAN
The CITY agrees to provide a cafeteria style benefit plan for all EMPLOYEES.

Effective the first full pay period beginning on or after January 1, 2025, the City’s cafeteria amount will be based upon 90% of the average premium of that benefit plan year for the Sharp and Kaiser plans. The premium rates are released by CalPERS Health by August of each year, and the City will provide the new cafeteria contributions immediately following the release.

The cafeteria contribution shall be used to pay for the benefits in the plan(s) selected by the employee, to include health insurance, dental insurance, and flexible spending accounts and other options that may be provided by the City.

In the event that the total cost of benefits exceeds the allowance, the difference shall be deducted from the employee’s salary as a payroll deduction.

An employee who has met the requirements as stated in Section 1.15 and elects not to be covered under City provided medical insurance shall receive an allotment of $115 per month for other cafeteria benefits.

In the event that the total cost of benefits is less than the cafeteria amount, the employee shall not receive the balance in the form of taxable cash.

The City’s monthly cafeteria contributions effective January 1, 2025 are:

Employee Only: $815.76 per month
Employee + 1: $1,631.51 per month
Family: $2,120.96 per month

AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (ACA) REOPENER ON HEALTH INSURANCE

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SECTION 1.19 RETIREMENT
A. “Classic” Members (Employees Who Do Not Qualify As New Members Under The California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act Of 2013 “PEPRA”).

The CITY shall provide the 3% @ age 60 retirement formula with highest single year benefit for EMPLOYEES provided for under the Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS) for all EMPLOYEES hired on or before December 31, 2010. The EMPLOYEE will pay the EMPLOYEES’ eight (8.0) percent retirement contribution to PERS and said contribution shall be vested in the EMPLOYEES’ account.

The CITY shall amend its contract with PERS to create a two-tier retirement system under Government Code section 20475 effective on January 1, 2011. For all EMPLOYEES hired on or after January 1, 2011, the CITY shall provide the 2.5% @ 55 retirement formula, as set forth in Government Code section 21354.4. The EMPLOYEE will pay the EMPLOYEES’ eight (8.0) percent retirement contribution to PERS and said contribution shall be vested in the EMPLOYEES’ account.

Cost Sharing for Classic Members:

Classic members contribute 1.0% of compensation earnable toward the CITY’s required contribution to CalPERS via payroll deductions pursuant to Government Code section 20516(a) effective the date of the CalPERS contract amendment, February 22, 2019.

Classic members shall contribute another 0.5% of compensation earnable (total = 1.5%) toward the CITY’s required contribution to CalPERS via payroll deductions pursuant to Government Code section 20516(a) or Government Code section 20516(f) (see discussion below) effective with the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2021.

As soon as administratively and reasonably practical, the CITY shall work with CalPERS to complete the necessary documentation to obtain CalPERS’ approval to increase cost sharing under Government Code section 20516(a) for Classic members in this bargaining unit by an additional 0.5%. If the CalPERS documentation and approval process necessary to increase cost sharing under Government Code section 20516(a) for Classic members in this unit has not been completed by the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2021, the additional 0.5% shall be contributed pursuant to Government Code section 20516(f) until the CalPERS documentation and approval process is completed.

In the event that this MOU expires without a successor MOU already in place, the CITY and ASSOCIATION agree that they intend that the cost sharing contributions described above shall continue after expiration of the MOU.

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Employees who are “New Members” as defined by PEPRA (e.g., an employee hired on or after 1/1/2013 who has never been a CalPERS member or member of a reciprocal system or who has had a break in CalPERS service of at least 6 months or more) will qualify as New Members and be subject to all the applicable PEPRA provisions, which include but are not limited to the following retirement benefits:
 The retirement formula shall be 2% @ 62; three-year average final compensation. New Members shall pay at least 50% of normal cost as determined by CalPERS, and the City may not pay any part of the New Member’s contribution. All other CalPERS contract amendments/benefits listed in the tiers above shall apply to New Members unless prohibited by PEPRA.

The City has contracted with PERS to include Military Service Credit as Public Service.

An EMPLOYEE may elect to purchase up to four years’ service credit for any continuous active military or merchant marine service prior to employment. The EMPLOYEE is responsible for any costs to purchase such service credit.

New members shall not be required to make cost sharing contributions under Government Code section 20516(f).

SECTION 1.19.01 DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Effective the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2024, the City agrees to provide a match of up to one thousand, five hundred dollars ($1,500) for each employee’s contribution to the City’s 457(b) deferred compensation plan per calendar year.

The combined contributions of the employee and employer shall be subject to the annual maximums as defined by the IRS for deferred compensation.

SECTION 1.20 USE OF PAID LEAVE
Paid leave shall be used prior to an employee being eligible for unpaid leave. This provision does not apply if an employee is receiving temporary disability benefits through Workers’ Compensation, State Disability Insurance, or the Paid Family Leave program.

Any exceptions to this provision must be approved by the City Manager prior to the unpaid leave.

An EMPLOYEE who resigns shall not use paid leave to extend his/her resignation date.

The last day worked shall be considered the date of resignation, and compensable accrued paid leave shall be paid off in lump sum.

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SECTION 1.21 SICK LEAVE
Sick leave with pay shall accumulate for each probationary and regular EMPLOYEE at the rate of one working day for each full month of service (3.692 hours per pay period for full-time EMPLOYEES).

Sick leave pay is collectible only when an EMPLOYEE reports promptly to his department head the reason for his absence, keeps the department head informed of his condition if the absence is more than three days, the EMPLOYEE permits the CITY to make such medical examinations it deems desirable, and the EMPLOYEE furnishes written reports from a licensed and practicing physician.

An EMPLOYEE may use sick leave with pay for absence necessitated by injuries related or unrelated to workers' compensation or illnesses, required dental care, exposure to contagious diseases, or death, or a sickness in his/her immediate family. EMPLOYEES may use sick leave to supplement Workers’ Compensation benefits.

1. Personal Sick Leave:

Subject to the restrictions set forth above, when an EMPLOYEE is absent from work due to personal illness, injury, a health related reason (such as the diagnosis, care or treatment of a health condition), or preventive care, said leave time shall be taken and paid from the EMPLOYEE’S accrued and unused sick leave balance.

2. Family Sick Leave:

When an EMPLOYEE is absent from work, or needs a leave of absence, due to the illness or injury or health related reason (such as the diagnosis, care or treatment of a health condition), or preventive care of a qualified family member, said leave time shall be taken and paid from the EMPLOYEE’S accrued and unused sick leave balance.

For the purpose of Family Sick Leave, a qualified family member means the EMPLOYEE’S: child (includes any age or dependency status, or for whom the EMPLOYEE is a legal ward of or stands in loco parentis), parent (includes person who stood in loco parentis of the EMPLOYEE as a child), parent-in-law, spouse, registered domestic partner, grandparent, grandchild, or sibling.

3. Other Statutory Use:

Leave time shall be taken and paid from the EMPLOYEE’S accrued and unused sick leave balance to cover an absence for an employee who is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking to:
(a) Obtain or attempt to obtain a temporary restraining order or other court

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4. Medical Certification:

In the event sick leave absences due to personal illness or injury, which exceeds three (3) consecutive work days, the Department Head or Human Resources may require a physician’s statement indicating the EMPLOYEE’s fitness to return to work.

However, the CITY may require a physician’s certification at any time regarding the sickness or injury of the EMPLOYEE and the date of the EMPLOYEE’S intended return to work. A physician’s certification will be required for all absences in excess of five (5) working days pursuant to La Mesa Municipal Code section 3.28.030.

The physician’s certification will be required upon return to duty. Failure to produce it on the day the EMPLOYEE returns to work may result in the EMPLOYEE being placed on unpaid leave for the absence and no leave shall be charged, nor future adjustments made.

Sick Leave During Vacation or Holiday: An EMPLOYEE on vacation who becomes ill or injured may be permitted to use sick leave during such vacation period provided the EMPLOYEE furnishes a written report from a licensed and practicing physician.

SECTION 1.21.01 CATASTROPHIC LEAVE PROGRAM
Vacation, floating holiday, or compensatory time credits may be transferred from one or more EMPLOYEES to another EMPLOYEE on a cost-for-cost basis, upon the request of both the receiving EMPLOYEE and the transferring EMPLOYEE and upon approval of the EMPLOYEE's department head, under the following conditions. a. The receiving EMPLOYEE is required to be absent from work due to injury or the prolonged illness of the EMPLOYEE, EMPLOYEE's spouse or child; has exhausted all earned leave credits, including but not limited to sick leave, vacation leave, compensatory time, and holiday credits; and is therefore facing financial hardship.
b. The transfers must be for a minimum of four hours for each type of time transferred, and in whole hour increments thereafter.
c. The total credits received by an EMPLOYEE shall normally not exceed 520 hours; however, if approved by the City Manager the total credits may be increased.

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The Human Resources Division will verify eligibility, determine the cost for transferable hours, and prepare the appropriate transaction. e. The transfers are irrevocable, and will be indistinguishable from other vacation, holiday or compensatory credits belonging to the receiving EMPLOYEE. Transfers will be subject to all taxes required by law. f. This program is not subject to the Grievance Procedure of this Agreement.

SECTION 1.21.02 BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
In the case of a death in an employee’s immediate family, the City Manager or their designee may grant up to three (3) days leave with pay and benefits, which may be increased to five (5) days leave with pay and benefits in conditions requiring out-of-state travel or extraordinary family responsibility. Bereavement leave shall not be charged against earned sick leave or vacation leave.

For purposes of Bereavement Leave, “immediate family” shall be defined as an employee’s parents or step-parents, legal guardian, child or stepchild, spouse/domestic partner, grandparents, grandchild, brothers or stepbrothers, sisters or stepsisters, aunt, uncle, in-laws, or any relative living in the immediate household.

SECTION 1.22 UNUSED SICK LEAVE REIMBURSEMENT
EMPLOYEES with ten (10) or more years of service shall be paid an amount equal to 50 percent of a maximum of 150 days (1200 hours) of the current cash value of the unused sick leave credited to his or her account upon normal or disability retirement, or death.

EMPLOYEES with ten (10) or more years of service, who terminate for reasons other than retirement or death, shall be paid an amount equal to 25 percent of a maximum of 150 days (1200 hours) of the current cash value of the unused sick leave credited to his or her account.

SECTION 1.23 UNUSED SICK LEAVE CONVERSION
EMPLOYEES may convert a portion of accumulated sick leave to an equal amount of vacation or pay, based on the following formulas:

Standard 40-hour / 5-day work schedule:

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8 or less 50

8.1 to 24 40

24.1 to 40 30
Over 40 Not eligible for conversion
9/80 work schedule:

Hours Used Maximum Convertible Hours
9 or less 50

9.1 to 27 40

27.1 to 45 30
Over 45 Not eligible for conversion
4/10 work schedule:

Hours Used Maximum Convertible Hours
10 or less 50

10.1 to 30 40

30.1 to 50 30
Over 50 Not eligible for conversion
For purposes of this conversion program, usage shall be calculated for the twelve (12) month period beginning and ending with the first pay period in November.

In no event can an EMPLOYEE reduce his/her accumulated sick leave balance below 192 hours. No prorating shall be made for EMPLOYEES terminating on or before the first pay period in November.

Any payroll corrections made regarding past sick leave usage will only apply to this benefit if corrections are made by December 31 of the calendar year in which payment is made.

Sick leave conversion benefits are only payable in the months of November and December and retroactive payments are not available.

Sick leave conversion for regular part-time employees will be pro-rated based on the regularly scheduled hours compared to a 40-hour workweek. For example, for an employee regularly scheduled to work 24 hours per week, the employee may cash out sick leave at 60% of a full-time employee but may not reduce their balance below 115 hours.

SECTION 1.23.01 LIMITED DUTY/RETURN TO FULL DUTY

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a. The availability of limited duty and the ability of the EMPLOYEE to perform the limited duty shall be determined by the department head, taking into consideration the EMPLOYEE'S job description and the recommendations of the EMPLOYEE'S physician.
b. An EMPLOYEE who is on limited duty shall immediately notify the department when the EMPLOYEE is available for normal duty and shall give the department a physician's statement indicating that the EMPLOYEE may return to normal duty.
c. Regardless of whether the employee has participated in limited duty, the CITY may require the EMPLOYEE to go to a doctor selected and paid for by the CITY to confirm the return to full duty status prior to returning to duty.

If the recommendation of the CITY doctor conflicts with the recommendation of the EMPLOYEE'S doctor, the CITY will request that both doctors discuss the differences, and come to an agreement on when the EMPLOYEE may return to full duty.

Nothing in this Section is intended to limit or restrict any rights the CITY or EMPLOYEE may have under California Workers' Compensation Law.

SECTION 1.24 OUT-OF-CLASS PAY
Where an EMPLOYEE is temporarily assigned to a higher job classification for the convenience of the CITY for a period equal to or exceeding 36 hours in a Monday through Thursday period, or 40 hours in a Monday through Friday period, the EMPLOYEE shall be paid at least five (5) percent above his/her regular rate for the period they continues in the new assignment.

SECTION 1.25 CONTINUING EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT
The CITY shall reimburse up to a maximum of $2,000 per fiscal year any full-time EMPLOYEE for tuition, mandatory fees, parking costs, and textbook costs for an approved college course, non-college course, certificate, or test related to the EMPLOYEE'S job responsibilities. Prior approval of the department head and the Director of Human Resources are required. In order to qualify, the EMPLOYEE must receive a "C" grade or better in the class, successfully complete the certification course and/or receive the certificate of completion, or successfully pass the test. Proof of attendance and successful completion as outlined above will be required for reimbursement.

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At no time will the cumulative total reimbursement exceed an EMPLOYEE's actual incurred amount. Regardless of the amount spent by the EMPLOYEE or the amount remaining in the budget fund for continuing education, no EMPLOYEE will be reimbursed more than $4,000 in total for the fiscal year.

Any available remaining funds will be divided equally, between participating EMPLOYEES, up to a maximum of $2,000 per EMPLOYEE, regardless of each EMPLOYEE’s individual eligible tuition expense total.

EMPLOYEE may not submit new requests and documentation for additional reimbursement after the end of the fiscal year.

SECTION 1.26.01 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
The CITY will provide EMPLOYEES in certain classifications an annual uniform allowance as listed below, payable the first pay day in October of each year, for the purchase and maintenance of uniforms in accordance with departmental uniform policies.

The uniform allowance for new EMPLOYEES hired after October 1 shall be prorated for the period from date of hire to September 30, and shall be paid to the EMPLOYEE as soon as possible and practical after date of hire.

Job classifications and the annual amounts for which the CITY provides a uniform allowance are as follows:

Classification Amount
Downtown Operations Assistant $ 650
Fire Inspector I/II $ 650
SECTION 1.26.02 UNIFORMS/CLOTHING
The CITY will provide EMPLOYEES in the following classifications with eleven (11) uniform changes every two weeks. For the purpose of maintaining a professional appearance and ensuring employee identification, unforms are required during all working hours.

Building Maintenance Supervisor
Building Maintenance Worker I/II
Community Cleanup Coordinator

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Equipment Operator
Equipment Service Worker
Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
Heavy Equipment Operator
Irrigation Technician
Lead Mechanic
Mechanic I/II
Park Maintenance Lead Worker
Park Maintenance Supervisor
Park Maintenance Worker I/II/III
Public Works Maintenance Lead Worker
Public Works Maintenance Supervisor
Public Works Maintenance Worker I/II/III
Senior Tree Trimmer
Tree Trimmer
Wastewater Maintenance Worker I/II/III
Gloves will be provided to workers in hot asphalt crews and those handling abrasive materials provided the worn-out gloves are returned when new ones are issued.

Short pants may be worn by EMPLOYEES of the Public Works Department in accordance with department standards established for safety, appearance, and appropriateness for work performed.

Recognized protective clothing will be furnished to personnel working inside sewers.

Such personnel shall request in writing and be given an annual medical exam related to potential exposure to toxic materials.

SECTION 1.26.03 BOOT ALLOWANCE
The CITY will provide each eligible EMPLOYEE an annual allowance of $250 per year.

The EMPLOYEE shall be required to provide, wear, and maintain work boots in accordance with written policies established by the appropriate Department. These policies may require safety toe, climbing, or other special boots for certain job classifications as outlined in the policies.

The CITY will provide an annual boot allowance to each eligible EMPLOYEE, payable the first payday in October. The CITY will prorate the annual boot allowance upon hire. The following positions are eligible for boot allowance as provided by this section.

Assistant/Associate Engineer
Building Inspector I/II
Building Maintenance Supervisor
Building Maintenance Worker I/II
Code Compliance Officer I/II

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Custodian
Engineering Technician I/II
Environmental Specialist
Equipment Operator
Equipment Service Worker
Fire Inspector I/II
Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
Heavy Equipment Operator
Irrigation Technician
Lead Mechanic
Mechanic I/II
Park Maintenance Lead Worker
Park Maintenance Supervisor
Park Maintenance Worker I/II/III
Public Works Crew Leader
Public Works Inspector I/II
Public Works Maintenance Lead Worker
Public Works Maintenance Supervisor
Public Works Maintenance Worker I/II/III
Recreation Supervisor (assigned to Aquatics)
Senior Building Inspector
Senior Tree Trimmer
Stormwater Program Manager
Tree Trimmer
Wastewater Maintenance Worker I/II/III
SECTION 1.26.04 SAFETY GLASSES
This section applies to EMPLOYEES who are required to wear safety glasses to perform their duties. For EMPLOYEES that require prescription eyewear, the City shall implement a safety glasses reimbursement program of up to $100 of out-of-pocket costs per pair.

The EMPLOYEE shall attempt to utilize the City’s insurance coverage to the extent possible. Reimbursement for new glasses shall be limited to instances where the EMPLOYEE’s glasses are damaged on-duty or when his/her prescription has been changed. In order to be eligible for reimbursement, the safety-glasses must meet Cal OSHA standards.

SECTION 1.26.05 TOOL ALLOWANCE
The CITY will provide EMPLOYEES in certain classifications an annual tool allowance as listed below, payable monthly, for the purchase and maintenance of tools required to perform their jobs.

The tool allowance for new EMPLOYEES shall be prorated from date of hire.

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Classifications Amount
Mechanic I/II $ 600
Lead Mechanic $ 600
Fleet Maintenance Supervisor $ 600
Equipment Service Worker $ 600
SECTION 1.27 COURT LEAVE (JURY DUTY)
Court leave is paid leave granted by the CITY to enable an EMPLOYEE to fulfill his/her duty as a citizen to serve as a juror, or as a prospective juror, or to serve as a witness in a court action to which the EMPLOYEE is not a party, before a Federal, Superior, or Municipal Court located in the County which the EMPLOYEE resides. Paid Court Leave shall also be granted by the CITY for EMPLOYEES required by the Court to serve on a Grand Jury. EMPLOYEES on jury duty are required to have a court timesheet to be considered on paid leave.

Court leave shall be limited to:

1. Required attendance before Federal, Superior, Municipal, or Justice Courts located in the County in which the EMPLOYEE resides; or required Grand Jury service.

2. Time in attendance at court together with reasonable time between court and work if attendance is for less than a full day and the EMPLOYEE can reasonably be expected to return to work.

3. Court leave shall not be granted when the EMPLOYEE is paid an expert witness fee or when attendance is part of the EMPLOYEE'S official CITY duties.

4. EMPLOYEES shall retain payments received for serving as a juror in accordance with Section 215 of the California Code of Civil Procedure.

SECTION 1.28.01 STANDBY DUTY
EMPLOYEES in the job classes of Park Maintenance Supervisor, Public Works Maintenance Supervisor, Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, Building Maintenance Supervisor, and EMPLOYEES in the Wastewater Division, are required to serve on standby duty on a rotating basis. While serving in this capacity, these EMPLOYEES will be provided a city-issued cell phone or remain within telephone contact (as required by the department) and respond to emergency call-backs as necessary. These EMPLOYEES may elect to use their personal cell phones in lieu of the city-issued cell phone and will acknowledge in writing that no compensation of any kind will be provided.

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Compensation for standby duty shall be two hours pay at time and one half for each 24hour period served. Compensatory time off is not an option in lieu of payment.

EMPLOYEES who are called back for emergency work after normal working hours shall be compensated as provided in section 1.11 of this MOU.

EMPLOYEES in the job classifications of Information Technology Specialist and Information Technology Analyst will be provided standby pay when required to serve in a standby capacity. Compensation for standby duty shall be two hours pay at time and one half for each 24-hour period served. Compensatory time off is not an option in lieu of payment. During standby duty, the Information Technology Specialist and Information Technology Analyst are required to be available and respond within the times discussed previously in this Section.

SECTION 1.28.02 STANDBY DUTY – FIRE PREVENTION
Standby pay of $75.00 per month shall be paid to employees in the following classifications:

Fire Inspector I/II
Deputy Fire Marshal
While on standby duty, these EMPLOYEES shall wear a pager or remain within telephone contact (as required by the Department) and respond to emergency call backs as necessary.

Standby pay shall only be paid to an eligible EMPLOYEE for those work periods in which the EMPLOYEE is required to be on standby duty.

EMPLOYEES who are called back for emergency work after normal working hours shall be compensated as provided in section 1.11 of this MOU.

SECTION 1.29 SPECIAL PAY
A. Bilingual Pay
Upon recommendation of the Department Head, the approval of the Director of Human Resources and the City Manager, and the successful completion of a Bilingual Performance Evaluation, EMPLOYEES who are regularly required to use their bilingual

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B. Chemical Application Certification Pay
In the event that the CITY does not fill the Pest Control Technician Position, the following is applicable.

Upon recommendation of the Department Head and the approval of the City Manager, and upon successful completion of training and certification by the State of California as a Qualified Applicator, EMPLOYEES that are periodically required to perform chemical application duties shall be designated as Certified Chemical Applicators. Furthermore, EMPLOYEES that are required to supervise chemical application duties and have been licensed by the State of California as a Pest Control Advisor shall be designated as a Certified Advisor for the CITY.

Such certification shall be limited to EMPLOYEES that are working in the Parks Maintenance Division of Public Works. The CITY may require EMPLOYEES to obtain such certification or license as a condition of initial employment or promotion. The CITY will provide appropriate training and payment of certification and license fees for any EMPLOYEE that is designated as a Certified Chemical Applicator or Advisor.

EMPLOYEES that are designated and certified as a Chemical Applicator or Advisor will receive $75 per month in addition to their regular pay. This pay is limited to $75 per month whether the EMPLOYEE is certified as a Qualified Applicator, a Certified Advisor, or both.

C. Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Certification Pay Upon recommendation of the Department Head, the approval of the Director of Human Resources and the City Manager, and upon successful completion of training and certification by the National Recreation and Park Association, EMPLOYEES in the classifications of Parks Maintenance Worker II and Parks Maintenance Worker III who are designated and certified as a Certified Playground Safety Inspector shall receive $50 per month in addition to their regular pay. Certification must be current in order to receive certification pay.

D. Fleet Division Certification Pay (certifications must be current in order to receive certification pay)
Upon recommendation of the Department Head, the approval of the Director of Human Resources and the City Manager, EMPLOYEES in the classifications of Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, Lead Mechanic, Mechanic I/II and Equipment Service Worker shall receive certification pay upon successful completion of training and/or certification related to vehicles/equipment within the City fleet such as Automotive Service Excellence, Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission, Inc., California Fire Mechanics Academy or OTHER recognized programs as approved by the Department Head. Only

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The certification pay is non-cumulative, and certifications must be current in order to receive the certification pay as outlined below:
 Any (3) trainings and/or certifications: $25 per month  Any (6) trainings and/or certifications: $50 per month  Any (9) trainings and/or certifications: $75 per month E. Pool Operator Certification (CPO) Pay
Upon recommendation of the Department Head, the approval of the Director of Human Resources and the City Manager, and upon successful completion of training and certification by the National Recreation and Park Association or other reputable organization, EMPLOYEES in the classifications of Recreation Supervisor who are designated and certified as a Aquatic Facility Pool Operator shall receive $75 per month in addition to their regular pay. Certification must be current in order to receive certification pay.

F. Traffic Control Technician Certification Pay
Upon recommendation of the Department Head, the approval of the Director of Human Resources and the City Manager, and upon successful completion of training and certification by a certified trainer or coursework on the basic fundamentals of traffic controls as set forth in accordance with the current California Manual of Traffic Controls (MTC) referred to in the California Vehicle Code, Section 21400, EMPLOYEES in the following classifications are eligible to receive $75 per month in addition to their regular pay. Certification must be current in order to receive certification pay.

Assistant Engineer
Associate Engineer (Land Development)
Engineering Technician I/II
Equipment Operator
Fleet Supervisor
Heavy Equipment Operator
Irrigation Technician
Lead Mechanic
Lead Worker
Maintenance Supervisor
Maintenance Worker I/II/III
Mechanic I/II
Park Maintenance Worker I/II/III
Public Works Inspector
Recreation Supervisor (Special Events)

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Tree Trimmer
Wastewater Maintenance Worker I/II/III
EMPLOYEES who have met any of the training and/or certification criteria prior to the ratification of this MOU by the City Council shall be eligible for certification pay under this section.

The EMPLOYEE shall be responsible for notification to the CITY and for providing appropriate documentation as required by the CITY. Payment for obtaining such trainings and/or certifications will be based on the date of issuance of the certification or successful completion of training, except when new EMPLOYEES possess the certification or training upon employment. For new EMPLOYEES, the date for the certification pay shall be the date of employment.

SECTION 1.30 MILEAGE
CITY will provide transportation to EMPLOYEES as required for the performance of their duties. When such transportation is not available, EMPLOYEES may use their private vehicles for transportation and will be reimbursed for mileage based on the City’s adopted Expense and Use of Public Resources Policy. A written request with estimated mileage must be submitted and approved by the Department Head prior to the use of private vehicles. No reimbursement will be provided without prior approval.

SECTION 1.33 DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
The following positions are required to possess and maintain a valid Class B or higher California Driver License. At the City Manager’s discretion this requirement may be modified to a valid Class A California Driver License and/or be within six months of hire to fill new or vacant positions:

Building Maintenance Supervisor
Equipment Operator
Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
Heavy Equipment Operator
Lead Mechanic
Mechanic I/II
Park Maintenance Lead Worker
Park Maintenance Supervisor
Park Maintenance Worker II/III
Public Works Maintenance Lead Worker
Public Works Maintenance Supervisor
Public Works Maintenance Worker II/III
Senior Tree Trimmer
Tree Trimmer
Wastewater Maintenance Worker I/II/III (including tank and air brakes

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EMPLOYEES in these classifications that were hired prior to July 1, 1995 and that did not possess a valid Class B or higher California Driver’s License on July 1, 1995 are not required to obtain a Class B or higher California Driver’s License. EMPLOYEES hired on or after July 1, 1995 and EMPLOYEES that possessed a valid Class B or higher California Driver’s License on that date shall maintain such a license as part of the job requirements for the above positions. EMPLOYEES that are hired into or promoted into the above positions shall possess such license at time of appointment, unless otherwise indicated above.

If any EMPLOYEE obtains a Class B or Class A license during the period of July 1, 1995 through January 1, 1996, the EMPLOYEE shall maintain that license during their employment in the above classifications plus the classifications Mechanic I, Park Maintenance Worker I, and Public Works Maintenance Worker I.

For those EMPLOYEES in classifications requiring a Class B or Class A license, the CITY shall pay the cost for any required medical examination for these licenses. In addition, the CITY shall pay the cost for any required medical examination for those employees in the classifications of Park Maintenance Worker I and Public Works Maintenance Worker I that possess a Class B or A license.

SECTION 1.33.01 COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (CDL) TRAINING AND TESTING

REIMBURSEMENT
For classifications designated as eligible based on license requirements, the City agrees to cover the cost of an initial commercial driver training program and one (1) commercial license examination attempt.

If the employee does not pass the examination on the first attempt, any subsequent testing costs shall be the responsibility of the employee.

Employees who receive CDL training and/or license testing paid by the City and who voluntarily separate from employment within twelve (12) months of obtaining the CDL shall be required to reimburse the City the full cost of the training and examination. The EMPLOYEE shall sign a written agreement acknowledging these terms prior to enrollment in the training program. The City may deduct the reimbursable amount from the employee’s final paycheck, only in accordance with California law and the signed agreement.

SECTION 1.35 SPECIAL PROGRAMS
A suggestion awards program is available to EMPLOYEES of the CITY of La Mesa.

Details of this program are available in the Human Resources Department.

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The CITY will allocate $25/employee annually in each department’s budget for EMPLOYEE appreciation and recognition programs. EMPLOYEE appreciation and recognition programs will be coordinated by each individual department.

SECTION 1.35.02 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM
EMPLOYEES shall be required to participate in annual customer service training provided or approved by the CITY. The training is intended to support professional development and ensure consistent, high-quality customer service delivery to the community.

The CITY may utilize customer surveys as a tool for gathering performance feedback related to service interactions. Survey results may be shared with EMPLOYEES and used by supervisors as part of ongoing coaching, training follow-up, and performance evaluation. Survey data will not be used as the sole basis for disciplinary action but may inform broader performance discussions and development goals.

SECTION 1.37.01 PERSONNEL FILE
EMPLOYEES may review his/her own personnel and/or administrative file with the exception of pre-employment background examination results and psychological test results, provided reasonable notice is made to the Human Resources Department of the CITY.

Any EMPLOYEE wishing to review his/her file under the provisions of this section shall first notify his/her supervisor and obtain approval for the necessary time. The supervisor shall not unreasonably withhold approval but may set reasonable time limits and schedules so as not to affect Departmental operations. The EMPLOYEE need not notify his/her supervisor if this review is not done while on an on-duty status.

Material derogatory to an EMPLOYEE's conduct, service, character, or personality, shall not be entered in an EMPLOYEE'S personnel or administrative file unless and until the EMPLOYEE is notified and given an opportunity to review and comment thereon. The EMPLOYEE shall be given a copy of the material on request. The EMPLOYEE shall acknowledge that they have read such material by signing and dating the original record, with the understanding that his/her signature signifies only that the material has been read and does not necessarily indicate agreement with its contents.

SECTION 1.37.02 VOLUNTEERS
The use of volunteers by the CITY shall enhance the services of regular EMPLOYEES and not affect the administration of their benefits as listed in the MOU.

SECTION 1.39 MINIMUM NOTICE FOR SHIFT AND/OR SCHEDULE CHANGE The intent of the CITY is to provide reasonable notice to EMPLOYEES of shift and/or

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SECTION 1.41 SAFETY
The CITY shall replace worn-out, legally required, or departmental-authorized safety equipment. The Supervisor shall determine when safety gear is worn-out or needs replacement. If an EMPLOYEE disagrees with the decision of the Supervisor, the EMPLOYEE may appeal the decision to the department head.

The CITY will strive to provide a safe and healthy working environment in accordance with applicable State and Federal laws and regulations. The CITY agrees to provide any safety devices or protective equipment as required by law and its use shall be mandatory by EMPLOYEES.

It is agreed that careful observation of safe working practices and CITY safety rules is a primary duty of all EMPLOYEES.

SECTION 1.42 LAYOFF PROCEDURE
A. Scope and Order of Layoff
When the working force is decreased, layoffs shall occur WITHIN EACH CLASSIFICATION in the following order:

1. Probationary EMPLOYEES;

2. Regular EMPLOYEES with less than one year of employment;

3. Regular EMPLOYEES with more than one year of employment, based on seniority and performance. All EMPLOYEES hired or promoted to a classification within the 26 pay periods immediately prior to the effective date of layoff will be considered to have equal seniority. Order of layoffs will be determined by overall performance evaluation rating within each year. If performance evaluation ratings are equal, order of layoff will be based on seniority only.

The Director of Human Resources shall make every effort to transfer an EMPLOYEE who is affected by a layoff to a vacant position for which the Director of Human Resources determines the EMPLOYEE is qualified.

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In the event of a layoff, EMPLOYEES who have been promoted during their service with the City may bump back to a position previously held. An EMPLOYEE may also bump back to a position not previously held if it is in the same job series and they are qualified for the position. Bumping will only be permitted if there is an EMPLOYEE in the lower classification with less seniority than the EMPLOYEE who wants to bump. (EMPLOYEE who is bumping will count time in both the higher and lower classification for seniority status).

C. Seniority Date
The seniority date of an EMPLOYEE shall be based upon the original date of hire for regular City employment, or in cases where there has been a break in continuous employment (except due to layoff), the most recent date of hire for regular City employment. All paid time with the CITY will count towards seniority date, including military and workers' compensation leave, as the law permits.

D. Notice of Layoff
The CITY will strive to provide an EMPLOYEE to be laid off as well as the ASSOCIATION a written notification 30 days in advance of the effective date of the layoff. In no event, however will the notification be less than 14 days.

E. Reinstatement Following Layoff/Bumping
If reinstatement is available, for a period of twenty-four (24) months an EMPLOYEE who is still working for the CITY and was bumped to a lower classification may be reinstated, provided his/her performance has been satisfactory or above in the lower classification.

For a period of twenty-four (24) months from the date an EMPLOYEE is laid off or demoted due to non-disciplinary reasons, the name of the EMPLOYEE shall be placed on a reinstatement list for the job classification held by the EMPLOYEE at the time of the layoff or demotion. Placement on the reinstatement list shall be in order of seniority and prior performance as determined by the CITY and EMPLOYEES will be reemployed in reverse order of layoff within a classification.

Any vacancy occurring in a classification for which such a list has been developed shall be filled by a person on the list provided that the following conditions are met:

1. The person is still qualified for the classification; and

2. The person is available and accepts the reinstatement offer; and

3. The CITY is not prohibited by law or court ruling from making the

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Regular EMPLOYEES who have been laid off may request their name be placed on the reinstatement list for a lower class in their current job series. Such requests shall be made to the Director of Human Resources within ten (10) calendar days of the EMPLOYEE's date of layoff, and shall be made in the manner specified by the Director of Human Resources.

F. Restoration of Seniority and Sick Leave
In the event that an EMPLOYEE has been laid off and is reinstated, employment with the CITY prior to layoff as provided in paragraph "C" in this section shall be counted in determining seniority and service with the CITY.

If an EMPLOYEE has been laid off and is reinstated and has received no reimbursement for unused sick leave as provided in section 1.22 of this MOU, that EMPLOYEE shall be credited with the amount of accrued sick leave they had at the time of layoff.

In the event that an EMPLOYEE is reinstated and has received reimbursement for unused sick leave as provided in section 1.22, the EMPLOYEE will begin with a balance of zero (0) hours of accrued sick leave unless the EMPLOYEE elects to "buy back" his/her former sick leave balance. The EMPLOYEE may buy back sick leave by reimbursing the City its full cost (including any taxes, retirement, or other direct costs associated with the payoff) for the sick leave reimbursement payment.

This option must be exercised within the first sixty (60) days of reinstatement.

G. Removal of Names from List
The Director of Human Resources may remove an EMPLOYEE's name from a reinstatement list if any of the following occur:

1. The individual indicates that they will be unable to return to employment with the City during the life of the list; or

2. the individual cannot be reached after reasonable efforts have been made to do so; or

3. the individual refuses two (2) reinstatement offers.

H. Alternatives to Layoff
In the event that the CITY decides to lay off EMPLOYEES prior to the expiration of this MOU, the CITY shall notify and meet-and-confer with the ASSOCIATION regarding the impacts of such layoffs as well as alternatives to such layoffs including but not limited to reduced working hours and compensation.

I. Continuing Education Reimbursement

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SECTION 1.43 SAVINGS CLAUSE
The Resolution of the City of La Mesa shall provide that if any provision of this Memorandum of Understanding or the Resolution is at any time, or in any way, held to be contrary to any law by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the Resolution shall not be affected, and shall remain in full force and effect. The CITY agrees to meet and confer within 30 days if any section of this MOU is found invalid.

SECTION 1.43.02 NON-DISCRIMINATION
The CITY and the ASSOCIATION agree that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and the CITY and the ASSOCIATION do not discriminate against qualified persons because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, veteran status, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, physical handicap, or medical condition. It is the CITY's policy to treat all persons on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence.

SECTION 1.44 CONTINUATION
Except as expressly set forth in this MOU, all existing Ordinances and Resolutions and policies of the CITY pertaining to the employment relationship shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 1.45 NO STRIKE CLAUSE
EMPLOYEES represented by the ASSOCIATION shall not engage in any strike, sitdown, slowdown or work stoppage during the life of the Memorandum of Understanding.

SECTION 1.46 SALARIES
Effective the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2025, the CITY shall increase the base salaries at all steps for classifications represented by the ASSOCIATION by

6.0%.

Effective with the first full pay period beginning on or after July 1, 2026, the CITY shall increase the base salaries at all steps for classifications represented by the ASSOCIATION by 5.0%.

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Salary ranges do not include Bilingual pay, Chemical Application Certification pay, Certified Playground Safety Inspector Certification pay, and other certification pays listed in Section 1.29. Any of the pays listed in Section 1.29 shall be in addition to the above amounts.

Advancement from one step to another is based upon merit and is not automatic. With overall satisfactory performance, however, an EMPLOYEE may advance from the "A" to the "C" step at six-month intervals. Advancement above the "C" step to “F” step may occur at one-year intervals with overall satisfactory performance. Advancement to “G” step may occur as outlined below.

Beginning the first full pay period on or after July 1, 2025, EMPLOYEES will continue to be eligible to advance to “G” step (2.5% above “F” step). Advancement shall be based on the following:
 EMPLOYEE has been at “F” step for two or more years in their current job classification (based on evaluation anniversary dates) while serving as a full-time employee with the CITY; and
 EMPLOYEE has not received an overall rating of “Needs Improvement” on their performance evaluations, OR a written reprimand, OR has been on a Performance Improvement Plan for any portion during the preceding two-year period prior to their annual evaluation anniversary date; and
 EMPLOYEE has not received higher-level discipline (suspension, reduction-inpay, demotion) during the preceding two-year period prior to their annual evaluation anniversary date.

Beginning the first full pay period on or after July 1, 2026, “G” step will increase from 2.5% to 5.0% above Step “F”. EMPLOYEES shall be eligible to advance to “G” step (5.0% above F” step) based on the following:

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41  EMPLOYEE has been at “F” step for three or more years in their current job classification (based on evaluation anniversary dates) while serving as a full-time employee with the CITY; and
 EMPLOYEE has not received an overall rating of “Needs Improvement” on their performance evaluations, or a written reprimand, or has been on a Performance Improvement Plan for any portion during the preceding three-year period prior to their annual evaluation anniversary date; and
 EMPLOYEE has not received higher-level discipline (suspension, reduction-inpay, demotion) during the preceding three-year period prior to their annual evaluation anniversary date.

An EMPLOYEE who has not passed probation is eligible to apply for a promotional exam.

SECTION 1.47 DURATION
The terms of this MOU shall be effective July 1, 2025 unless otherwise noted, and continue in effect until June 30, 2028 and shall not be modified without mutual written consent of the parties except as provided for by the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act.

Negotiations for a succeeding term shall begin no later than May 1, 2028, provided that either the CITY or the ASSOCIATION had provided notice of intent to negotiate a new MOU no later than March 1, 2028. Whichever party provides such written notice of intent to negotiate a new MOU shall submit a full written proposal at the first negotiation session.

In the event that neither the CITY nor the ASSOCIATION provide written notice of intent to negotiate a new MOU by March 1, 2028, the current MOU shall remain in effect for one additional year with no changes except that the notice period of this section shall be extended for one year.

The above is, hereby, agreed to by the negotiators for the CITY and the ASSOCIATION on June 24, 2025.

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42 CITY OF LA MESA LA MESA CITY EMPLOYEES’

ASSOCIATION

_______________________ ______________________
Gretchen Spaniol Maxine Lynch
Director of Human Resources LMCEA Representative
_______________________ ______________________
Amanda Lee Brian Philbin
Assistant City Manager LMCEA President
__________________
Glenn Sabine
City Attorney

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43 ANNEX A - GRIEVANCES
A grievance shall be considered as the complaint of an employee or a group of employees arising out of the application or interpretation of existing rules, regulations or policies which come under the application of the Department Head.

For the purpose of this regulation, two types of grievances shall be considered as in existence reviewable and nonreviewable.

A. Reviewable grievance
Elements of a reviewable grievance shall be stated on Form 223 as follows:

1. Facts surrounding specific incident; and

2. Specific act or omission by management regarding working conditions or other aspects of employer-employee relations over which the head of the department has control; and

3. Specific inequity or damage suffered by employee as a result of (1) and (2) above; and

4. Specific relief sought by employee, which relief must be within the power of the Department Head to grant.

B. Non-Reviewable Grievance
A grievance is not reviewable if:

1. The incident is reviewable under any other administrative procedure.

For example, applications for changes in job title, job classification, salary increases or denial of a merit increase; appeals from formal disciplinary proceedings, etc.

2. Processing of the grievance would require the modification of a policy as established by the City Council or by law in the form of an ordinance or resolution.

REVIEWABLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
A reviewable grievance procedure must be submitted in writing on PER Form 223 to the appropriate party not later than ten (10) calendar days after the specific incident comes to the attention of the grievant. Submission shall activate applicable steps as follows:

Step 1. After investigation and discussion with the employee but not later than three (3) working days after submission, the immediate supervisor

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44 shall give his written decision to the employee using PER Form 223.

Step 2. If Step 1 fails to achieve settlement, employee must present Form 223 to second line supervisor not later than two (2) working days after submission of first line supervisor's Step 1 decision. After investigation and discussion with the employee but not later than five (5) working days after receiving the Form 223, the second line supervisor shall submit his written decision to the employee.

Step 3. If Step 2 fails to achieve settlement, employee must present Form 223 to Department Head not later than five (5) working days after submission of second line supervisor's Step 2 decision. After investigation and discussion with the employee but not later than five (5) working days after receiving the Form 223, the Department Head shall submit his written decision to the employee.

Step 4. If Step 3 fails to achieve settlement, employee must present Form 223 to City Manager not later than five (5) working days after submission of the Department Head's Step 3 decision. After investigation and discussion with the employee but not later than ten (10) working days after receiving the Form 223, the City Manager shall submit his written decision to the employee.

Step 5. If Step 4 fails to achieve settlement, employee must appeal in writing to Personnel Appeals Board within ten (10) working days. The Board shall render a decision or recommendation within thirty (30) days, which shall be final.

The time limits of each step as outlined may be extended by the mutual written consent of both parties. If said extension is agreed to, the duration of the extension shall be agreed to in writing and the statement signed by both parties involved at the step to be extended. If any reviewable grievance is not appealed within the stated time limits or extension of any of the above steps, the reviewable grievance shall be considered conclusively settled on the basis of the last disposition by appropriate authority and shall not be eligible for further appeal or review.

Employees may have their employees' organization present their grievances for them.

Employees may be permitted reasonable time off with pay to process grievances.

Authorized representatives of their employee organization may visit the City's work premises during working hours by first contacting the designated City representative at the location. Their employee organization representative shall not interfere with normal work operations or cause unnecessary loss of time to the City.

Visitations of their employee organization representatives shall be limited to employee grievances.

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45 ANNEX B – LMCEA CLASSIFICATIONS
Accountant I
Accountant II
Accounting Assistant I
Accounting Assistant II
Accounting Technician
Administrative Aide
Administrative Analyst I
Administrative Analyst II
Administrative Coordinator
Administrative Office Assistant
Assistant Center Manager
Assistant Engineer
Assistant Planner
Associate Engineer
Associate Planner
Building Inspector I
Building Inspector II
Building Maintenance Lead Worker
Building Maintenance Supervisor
Building Maintenance Worker I
Building Maintenance Worker II
Business License Officer
Clerical Assistant I
Clerical Assistant II
Clinical Homeless Outreach Specialist
Code Compliance Officer I
Code Compliance Officer II
Community Cleanup Coordinator
Comm Develop Program Coordinator
Community Resource Supervisor
Crime Analyst
Community Engagement Specialist I
Community Engagement Specialist II
Custodian
Customer Service / Finance Assistant
Customer Service Specialist I
Customer Service Specialist II
Deputy City Clerk
Deputy Fire Marshal
Development Services Technician I
Development Services Technician II
Downtown Operations Assistant
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Engineering Aide
Engineering Technician I
Engineering Technician II
Environmental Program Coordinator
Environmental Specialist
Equipment Operator

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46 Equipment Service Worker
Executive Secretary to the Police Chief
Facilities Manager
Facilities Specialist
Fire Inspector I
Fire Inspector II
Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
Heavy Equipment Operator
Homeless Outreach Technician
Human Services Manager
Information Technology Analyst
Information Technology Specialist I
Information Technology Specialist II
Irrigation Technician
Lead Mechanic
Mechanic I
Mechanic II
Park Maintenance Lead Worker
Park Maintenance Supervisor
Park Maintenance Worker I
Park Maintenance Worker II
Park Maintenance Worker III
Permit Technician
Planning Technician
Police Assistant
Professional Standards Unit Assistant
Public Works Crew Leader
Public Works Inspector I
Public Works Inspector II
Public Works Maint Lead Worker
Public Works Maintenance Supervisor
Public Works Maintenance Worker I
Public Works Maintenance Worker II
Public Works Maintenance Worker III
Records Technician
Recreation Supervisor
Safety Volunteer Coordinator
Senior Accounting Technician
Senior Building Inspector
Senior Tree Trimmer
Stormwater Program Manager
Transportation Specialist
Tree Trimmer
Wastewater Maintenance Worker I
Wastewater Maintenance Worker II
Wastewater Maintenance Worker III

Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Accountant I 5,863 33.83 6,156 35.52 6,464 37.29 6,787 39.16 7,126 41.11 7,482 43.17 7,669 44.24 LMCEA 1000 8810 35 Accountant II 6,453 37.23 6,776 39.09 7,115 41.05 7,471 43.10 7,845 45.26 8,237 47.52 8,443 48.71 LMCEA 1003 8810 46 Accounting Assistant I 3,747 21.62 3,934 22.70 4,131 23.83 4,338 25.03 4,555 26.28 4,783 27.59 4,903 28.29 LMCEA 1006 8810 3 Accounting Assistant II 4,116 23.75 4,322 24.93 4,538 26.18 4,765 27.49 5,003 28.86 5,253 30.31 5,384 31.06 LMCEA 1009 8810 6 Accounting Technician 5,561 32.08 5,839 33.69 6,131 35.37 6,438 37.14 6,760 39.00 7,098 40.95 7,275 41.97 LMCEA 1012 8810 33 Administrative Aide 4,888 28.20 5,132 29.61 5,389 31.09 5,658 32.64 5,941 34.28 6,238 35.99 6,394 36.89 LMCEA 1015 8810 21 Administrative Analyst I 5,863 33.83 6,156 35.52 6,464 37.29 6,787 39.16 7,126 41.11 7,482 43.17 7,669 44.24 LMCEA 1018 8810 35 Administrative Analyst II 6,453 37.23 6,776 39.09 7,115 41.05 7,471 43.10 7,845 45.26 8,237 47.52 8,443 48.71 LMCEA 1021 8810 46 Administrative Coordinator 5,200 30.00 5,460 31.50 5,733 33.08 6,020 34.73 6,321 36.47 6,637 38.29 6,803 39.25 LMCEA 1024 8810 25 Administrative Office Assistant 4,009 23.13 4,209 24.28 4,419 25.49 4,640 26.77 4,872 28.11 5,116 29.52 5,244 30.25 LMCEA 1027 8810 5 Assistant Center Manager 4,542 26.20 4,769 27.51 5,007 28.89 5,257 30.33 5,520 31.85 5,796 33.44 5,941 34.28 LMCEA 1033 8810 15 Assistant Engineer 7,379 42.57 7,748 44.70 8,135 46.93 8,542 49.28 8,969 51.74 9,417 54.33 9,652 55.68 LMCEA 1039 9410 54 Assistant Planner 6,493 37.46 6,818 39.33 7,159 41.30 7,517 43.37 7,893 45.54 8,288 47.82 8,495 49.01 LMCEA 1042 9410 48 Associate Engineer 8,503 49.06 8,928 51.51 9,374 54.08 9,843 56.79 10,335 59.63 10,852 62.61 11,123 64.17 LMCEA 1045 9410 56 Associate Planner 7,142 41.20 7,499 43.26 7,874 45.43 8,268 47.70 8,681 50.08 9,115 52.59 9,343 53.90 LMCEA 1048 9410 53 Building Inspector I 5,900 34.04 6,195 35.74 6,505 37.53 6,830 39.40 7,172 41.38 7,531 43.45 7,719 44.53 LMCEA 1051 9410 36 Building Inspector II 6,490 37.44 6,815 39.32 7,156 41.28 7,514 43.35 7,890 45.52 8,285 47.80 8,492 48.99 LMCEA 1054 9410 49 Building Maintenance Lead Worker 5,483 31.63 5,757 33.21 6,045 34.88 6,347 36.62 6,664 38.45 6,997 40.37 7,172 41.38 LMCEA 1057 9420 31 Building Maintenance Supervisor 6,483 37.40 6,807 39.27 7,147 41.23 7,504 43.29 7,879 45.46 8,273 47.73 8,480 48.92 LMCEA 1060 9420 47 Building Maintenance Worker I 4,533 26.15 4,760 27.46 4,998 28.83 5,248 30.28 5,510 31.79 5,786 33.38 5,931 34.22 LMCEA 1063 9420 13 Building Maintenance Worker II 4,987 28.77 5,236 30.21 5,498 31.72 5,773 33.31 6,062 34.97 6,365 36.72 6,524 37.64 LMCEA 1066 9420 23 Business License Officer 4,530 26.13 4,757 27.44 4,995 28.82 5,245 30.26 5,507 31.77 5,782 33.36 5,927 34.19 LMCEA 1072 9410 14 Clerical Assistant I 3,304 19.06 3,469 20.01 3,642 21.01 3,824 22.06 4,015 23.16 4,216 24.32 4,321 24.93 LMCEA 1093 8810 1 Clerical Assistant II 3,566 20.57 3,744 21.60 3,931 22.68 4,128 23.82 4,334 25.00 4,551 26.26 4,665 26.91 LMCEA 1096 8810 2 Clinical Homeless Outreach Specialist 7,210 41.60 7,571 43.68 7,950 45.87 8,348 48.16 8,765 50.57 9,203 53.09 9,433 54.42 LMCEA 1097 9420 61 Code Compliance Officer I 5,399 31.15 5,669 32.71 5,952 34.34 6,250 36.06 6,563 37.86 6,891 39.76 7,063 40.75 LMCEA 1099 9410 28 Code Compliance Officer II 5,943 34.29 6,240 36.00 6,552 37.80 6,880 39.69 7,224 41.68 7,585 43.76 7,775 44.86 LMCEA 1102 9410 39 Community Cleanup Coordinator 5,266 30.38 5,529 31.90 5,805 33.49 6,095 35.16 6,400 36.92 6,720 38.77 6,888 39.74 LMCEA 1107 9420 26 Comm Develop Program Coordinator 7,419 42.80 7,790 44.94 8,180 47.19 8,589 49.55 9,018 52.03 9,469 54.63 9,706 56.00 LMCEA 1105 9410 55 Community Resource Supervisor 7,210 41.60 7,571 43.68 7,950 45.87 8,348 48.16 8,765 50.57 9,203 53.09 9,433 54.42 LMCEA 1103 9410 61 Crime Analyst 6,370 36.75 6,689 38.59 7,023 40.52 7,374 42.54 7,743 44.67 8,130 46.90 8,333 48.08 LMCEA 1111 8810 45 Community Engagement Specialist I 4,612 26.61 4,843 27.94 5,085 29.34 5,339 30.80 5,606 32.34 5,886 33.96 6,033 34.81 LMCEA 1114 9410 16 Community Engagement Specialist II 5,399 31.15 5,669 32.71 5,952 34.34 6,250 36.06 6,563 37.86 6,891 39.76 7,063 40.75 LMCEA 1117 9410 28 Custodian 3,566 20.57 3,744 21.60 3,931 22.68 4,128 23.82 4,334 25.00 4,551 26.26 4,665 26.91 LMCEA 1120 9420 2 Customer Service / Finance Assistant 4,200 24.23 4,410 25.44 4,631 26.72 4,863 28.06 5,106 29.46 5,361 30.93 5,495 31.70 LMCEA 1123 8810 7 Customer Service Specialist I 4,412 25.45 4,633 26.73 4,865 28.07 5,108 29.47 5,363 30.94 5,631 32.49 5,772 33.30 LMCEA 1126 8810 11 Customer Service Specialist II 4,759 27.46 4,997 28.83 5,247 30.27 5,509 31.78 5,784 33.37 6,073 35.04 6,225 35.91 LMCEA 1129 8810 17 Deputy City Clerk 6,453 37.23 6,776 39.09 7,115 41.05 7,471 43.10 7,845 45.26 8,237 47.52 8,443 48.71 LMCEA 1132 8810 34 Deputy Fire Marshal 7,531 43.45 7,908 45.62 8,303 47.90 8,718 50.30 9,154 52.81 9,612 55.45 9,852 56.84 LMCEA 1135 9410 64 Development Services Technician I 4,795 27.66 5,035 29.05 5,287 30.50 5,551 32.03 5,829 33.63 6,120 35.31 6,273 36.19 LMCEA 1148 9410 19 Development Services Technician II 5,266 30.38 5,529 31.90 5,805 33.49 6,095 35.16 6,400 36.92 6,720 38.77 6,888 39.74 LMCEA 1149 9410 57 Downtown Operations Assistant 4,353 25.11 4,571 26.37 4,800 27.69 5,040 29.08 5,292 30.53 5,557 32.06 5,696 32.86 LMCEA 1147 9410 9 Emergency Preparedness Coordinator 7,419 42.80 7,790 44.94 8,180 47.19 8,589 49.55 9,018 52.03 9,469 54.63 9,706 56.00 LMCEA 1184 9410 62 Engineering Aide 4,795 27.66 5,035 29.05 5,287 30.50 5,551 32.03 5,829 33.63 6,120 35.31 6,273 36.19 LMCEA 1150 9410 19 Engineering Technician I 5,412 31.22 5,683 32.79 5,967 34.43 6,265 36.14 6,578 37.95 6,907 39.85 7,080 40.85 LMCEA 1156 9410 29 Engineering Technician II 5,949 34.32 6,246 36.03 6,558 37.83 6,886 39.73 7,230 41.71 7,592 43.80 7,782 44.90 LMCEA 1159 9410 40 Environmental Program Coordinator 8,219 47.42 8,630 49.79 9,062 52.28 9,515 54.89 9,991 57.64 10,491 60.53 10,753 62.04 LMCEA 1160 9420 58 Environmental Specialist 6,512 37.57 6,838 39.45 7,180 41.42 7,539 43.49 7,916 45.67 8,312 47.95 8,520 49.15 LMCEA 1355 9420 50 Equipment Operator 5,041 29.08 5,293 30.54 5,558 32.07 5,836 33.67 6,128 35.35 6,434 37.12 6,595 38.05 LMCEA 1162 9420 24 Equipment Service Worker 3,954 22.81 4,152 23.95 4,360 25.15 4,578 26.41 4,807 27.73 5,047 29.12 5,173 29.84 LMCEA 1165 9420 4 Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F
City of La Mesa
Compensation Plan - LMCEA FY 2025-26
EFFECTIVE: 7/5/25, AS AMENDED & APPROVED on 6/24/25
Class
Code WC Code Range #
Step G
Class Title Payroll
Group
Step A

Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F
Class
Code WC Code Range #
Step G
Class Title Payroll
Group
Step A
Executive Secretary to the Police Chief 6,110 35.25 6,416 37.02 6,737 38.87 7,074 40.81 7,428 42.85 7,799 44.99 7,994 46.12 LMCEA 1023 8810 25 Facilities Manager 6,074 35.04 6,378 36.80 6,697 38.64 7,032 40.57 7,384 42.60 7,753 44.73 7,947 45.85 LMCEA 1168 9410 41 Facilities Specialist 5,200 30.00 5,460 31.50 5,733 33.08 6,020 34.73 6,321 36.47 6,637 38.29 6,803 39.25 LMCEA 1169 8810 25 Fire Inspector I 5,900 34.04 6,195 35.74 6,505 37.53 6,830 39.40 7,172 41.38 7,531 43.45 7,719 44.53 LMCEA 1052 9410 36 Fire Inspector II 6,490 37.44 6,815 39.32 7,156 41.28 7,514 43.35 7,890 45.52 8,285 47.80 8,492 48.99 LMCEA 1053 9410 49 Fleet Maintenance Supervisor 6,483 37.40 6,807 39.27 7,147 41.23 7,504 43.29 7,879 45.46 8,273 47.73 8,480 48.92 LMCEA 1226 9420 47 Heavy Equipment Operator 5,290 30.52 5,555 32.05 5,833 33.65 6,125 35.34 6,431 37.10 6,753 38.96 6,922 39.93 LMCEA 1195 9420 27 Homeless Outreach Technician 5,863 33.83 6,156 35.52 6,464 37.29 6,787 39.16 7,126 41.11 7,482 43.17 7,669 44.24 LMCEA 1196 9420 35 Human Services Manager 7,419 42.80 7,790 44.94 8,180 47.19 8,589 49.55 9,018 52.03 9,469 54.63 9,706 56.00 LMCEA 1204 9410 55 Information Technology Analyst 7,379 42.57 7,748 44.70 8,135 46.93 8,542 49.28 8,969 51.74 9,417 54.33 9,652 55.68 LMCEA 1208 9410 54 Information Technology Specialist I 6,153 35.50 6,461 37.28 6,784 39.14 7,123 41.09 7,479 43.15 7,853 45.31 8,049 46.44 LMCEA 1210 9410 44 InformationTechnology Specialist II 6,767 39.04 7,105 40.99 7,460 43.04 7,833 45.19 8,225 47.45 8,636 49.82 8,852 51.07 LMCEA 1213 9410 52 Irrigation Technician 4,808 27.74 5,048 29.12 5,300 30.58 5,565 32.11 5,843 33.71 6,135 35.39 6,288 36.28 LMCEA 1222 9420 20 Lead Mechanic 6,110 35.25 6,416 37.02 6,737 38.87 7,074 40.81 7,428 42.85 7,799 44.99 7,994 46.12 LMCEA 1225 9420 43 Mechanic I 4,982 28.74 5,231 30.18 5,493 31.69 5,768 33.28 6,056 34.94 6,359 36.69 6,518 37.60 LMCEA 1237 9420 22 Mechanic II 5,479 31.61 5,753 33.19 6,041 34.85 6,343 36.59 6,660 38.42 6,993 40.34 7,168 41.35 LMCEA 1240 9420 30 Park Maintenance Lead Worker 5,542 31.97 5,819 33.57 6,110 35.25 6,416 37.02 6,737 38.87 7,074 40.81 7,251 41.83 LMCEA 1243 9420 32 Park Maintenance Supervisor 6,483 37.40 6,807 39.27 7,147 41.23 7,504 43.29 7,879 45.46 8,273 47.73 8,480 48.92 LMCEA 1246 9420 47 Park Maintenance Worker I 3,954 22.81 4,152 23.95 4,360 25.15 4,578 26.41 4,807 27.73 5,047 29.12 5,173 29.84 LMCEA 1249 9420 4 Park Maintenance Worker II 4,374 25.23 4,593 26.50 4,823 27.83 5,064 29.22 5,317 30.68 5,583 32.21 5,723 33.02 LMCEA 1252 9420 10 Park Maintenance Worker III 4,808 27.74 5,048 29.12 5,300 30.58 5,565 32.11 5,843 33.71 6,135 35.39 6,288 36.28 LMCEA 1255 9420 20 Permit Technician 4,287 24.73 4,501 25.97 4,726 27.27 4,962 28.63 5,210 30.06 5,471 31.56 5,608 32.35 LMCEA 1258 8810 8 Planning Technician 5,266 30.38 5,529 31.90 5,805 33.49 6,095 35.16 6,400 36.92 6,720 38.77 6,888 39.74 LMCEA 1261 9410 57 Police Assistant 4,431 25.56 4,653 26.84 4,886 28.19 5,130 29.60 5,387 31.08 5,656 32.63 5,797 33.44 LMCEA 1264 8810 12 Professional Standards Unit Assistant 5,276 28.71 5,540 31.96 5,817 33.56 6,108 35.24 6,413 37.00 6,734 38.85 6,902 39.82 LMCEA 1262 8810 66 Public Works Crew Leader 6,110 35.25 6,416 37.02 6,737 38.87 7,074 40.81 7,428 42.85 7,799 44.99 7,994 46.12 LMCEA 1301 9420 60 Public Works Inspector I 5,916 34.13 6,212 35.84 6,523 37.63 6,849 39.51 7,191 41.49 7,551 43.56 7,740 44.65 LMCEA 1294 9420 37 Public Works Inspector II 6,515 37.59 6,841 39.47 7,183 41.44 7,542 43.51 7,919 45.69 8,315 47.97 8,523 49.17 LMCEA 1297 9420 51 Public Works Maint Lead Worker 5,542 31.97 5,819 33.57 6,110 35.25 6,416 37.02 6,737 38.87 7,074 40.81 7,251 41.83 LMCEA 1300 9420 32 Public Works Maintenance Supervisor 6,483 37.40 6,807 39.27 7,147 41.23 7,504 43.29 7,879 45.46 8,273 47.73 8,480 48.92 LMCEA 1303 9420 47 Public Works Maintenance Worker I 3,954 22.81 4,152 23.95 4,360 25.15 4,578 26.41 4,807 27.73 5,047 29.12 5,173 29.84 LMCEA 1306 9420 4 Public Works Maintenance Worker II 4,374 25.23 4,593 26.50 4,823 27.83 5,064 29.22 5,317 30.68 5,583 32.21 5,723 33.02 LMCEA 1309 9420 10 Public Works Maintenance Worker III 4,808 27.74 5,048 29.12 5,300 30.58 5,565 32.11 5,843 33.71 6,135 35.39 6,288 36.28 LMCEA 1312 9420 20 Records Technician 4,900 28.27 5,145 29.68 5,402 31.17 5,672 32.72 5,956 34.36 6,254 36.08 6,410 36.98 LMCEA 1317 8810 65 Recreation Supervisor 6,083 35.09 6,387 36.85 6,706 38.69 7,041 40.62 7,393 42.65 7,763 44.79 7,957 45.91 LMCEA 1330 9410 42 Safety Volunteer Coordinator 6,453 37.23 6,776 39.09 7,115 41.05 7,471 43.10 7,845 45.26 8,237 47.52 8,443 48.71 LMCEA 1336 9410 38 Senior Accounting Technician 6,116 35.28 6,422 37.05 6,743 38.90 7,080 40.85 7,434 42.89 7,806 45.03 8,001 46.16 LMCEA 1014 9420 63 Senior Building Inspector 7,142 41.20 7,499 43.26 7,874 45.43 8,268 47.70 8,681 50.08 9,115 52.59 9,343 53.90 LMCEA 1345 9410 53 Senior Tree Trimmer 5,266 30.38 5,529 31.90 5,805 33.49 6,095 35.16 6,400 36.92 6,720 38.77 6,888 39.74 LMCEA 1354 9420 26 Stormwater Program Manager 8,219 47.42 8,630 49.79 9,062 52.28 9,515 54.89 9,991 57.64 10,491 60.53 10,753 62.04 LMCEA 1356 9420 58 Transportation Specialist 4,618 26.64 4,849 27.98 5,091 29.37 5,346 30.84 5,613 32.38 5,894 34.00 6,041 34.85 LMCEA 1328 8810 59 Tree Trimmer 4,785 27.61 5,024 28.98 5,275 30.43 5,539 31.96 5,816 33.55 6,107 35.23 6,260 36.12 LMCEA 1360 9420 18 Wastewater Maintenance Worker I 3,954 22.81 4,152 23.95 4,360 25.15 4,578 26.41 4,807 27.73 5,047 29.12 5,173 29.84 LMCEA 1307 9420 4 Wastewater Maintenance Worker II 4,374 25.23 4,593 26.50 4,823 27.83 5,064 29.22 5,317 30.68 5,583 32.21 5,723 33.02 LMCEA 1310 9420 10 Wastewater Maintenance Worker III 4,808 27.74 5,048 29.12 5,300 30.58 5,565 32.11 5,843 33.71 6,135 35.39 6,288 36.28 LMCEA 1313 9420 20

Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly 1182 Fire Battalion Chief (112 hour) 11,559 47.63 12,136 50.01 12,743 52.51 13,380 55.14 14,050 57.90 14,752 60.79 15,490 63.83 Fire 1182 7706 7 1176 Fire Battalion Chief (80 hour) 11,558 66.68 12,136 70.02 12,743 73.52 13,380 77.19 14,049 81.05 14,752 85.11 15,489 89.36 Fire 1176 7706 8 1181 Fire Battalion Chief w/ PM Cert (112 hour) 12,298 50.68 12,876 53.06 13,482 55.56 14,121 58.19 14,790 60.95 15,492 63.84 16,229 66.88 Fire 1181 7706 11 1179 Fire Battalion Chief w/ PM Cert (80 hour) 12,298 70.95 12,876 74.28 13,482 77.78 14,121 81.47 14,790 85.33 15,492 89.38 16,229 93.63 Fire 1179 7706 12 1174 Fire Captain 9,362 38.58 9,830 40.51 10,322 42.53 10,838 44.66 11,380 46.89 11,949 49.24 12,546 51.70 Fire 1174 7706 5 1175 Fire Captain / Paramedic 10,842 44.68 11,310 46.61 11,801 48.63 12,318 50.76 12,859 52.99 13,429 55.34 14,026 57.80 Fire 1175 7706 6 1173 Fire Captain w/ PM Cert 10,102 41.63 10,570 43.56 11,061 45.58 11,578 47.71 12,119 49.94 12,689 52.29 13,286 54.75 Fire 1173 7706 10 1186 Fire Engineer 8,231 33.92 8,642 35.61 9,074 37.39 9,528 39.26 10,004 41.23 10,505 43.29 11,030 45.45 Fire 1186 7706 2 1187 Fire Engineer / Paramedic 9,711 40.02 10,121 41.71 10,553 43.49 11,007 45.36 11,485 47.33 11,985 49.39 12,509 51.55 Fire 1187 7706 4 1188 Fire Engineer w/ PM Cert 8,971 36.97 9,381 38.66 9,813 40.44 10,267 42.31 10,745 44.28 11,245 46.34 11,769 48.50 Fire 1188 7706 9 1189 Firefighter 6,863 28.28 7,206 29.70 7,566 31.18 7,945 32.74 8,342 34.38 8,759 36.10 9,197 37.90 Fire 1189 7706 1 1190 Firefighter / Paramedic 8,117 33.45 8,523 35.12 8,949 36.88 9,397 38.72 9,867 40.66 10,360 42.69 10,878 44.83 Fire 1190 7706 3 1191 Fire Recruit (80 hour) 6,088 35.12 6,392 36.88 6,712 38.72 7,047 40.66 7,400 42.69 7,769 44.82 8,158 47.07 Temp w/ Benefits 1191 7706 13
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Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly 1104 Communications Supervisor 7,043 40.63 7,395 42.67 7,765 44.80 8,153 47.04 8,561 49.39 8,989 51.86 Police N/S 1104 8810 6 1108 Community Services Officer 4,831 27.87 5,073 29.27 5,326 30.73 5,593 32.26 5,872 33.88 6,166 35.57 Police N/S 1108 9420 2 1276 Police Dispatcher 5,816 33.56 6,107 35.23 6,412 36.99 6,733 38.84 7,070 40.79 7,423 42.83 Police N/S 1276 8810 5 1284 Police Property Officer I 4,688 27.05 4,923 28.40 5,169 29.82 5,427 31.31 5,699 32.88 5,984 34.52 Police N/S 1284 9410 7 1285 Police Property Officer II 5,161 29.77 5,419 31.26 5,690 32.83 5,974 34.47 6,273 36.19 6,587 38.00 Police N/S 1285 9410 3 1293 Police Services Specialist 5,225 30.14 5,486 31.65 5,760 33.23 6,048 34.89 6,351 36.64 6,668 38.47 Police N/S 1293 8810 4 1291 Police Services Technician 4,830 27.87 5,071 29.26 5,325 30.72 5,591 32.26 5,871 33.87 6,164 35.56 Police N/S 1291 8810 1 Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly 1282 Police Officer 8,559 49.38 8,987 51.85 9,436 54.44 9,908 57.16 10,403 60.02 10,924 63.02 11,470 66.17 Police 1282 7720 1 1283 Police Officer Trainee 8,131 46.91 Police 1283 7720 3 1288 Police Sergeant 10,815 62.39 11,356 65.51 11,924 68.79 12,520 72.23 13,146 75.84 13,803 79.63 14,493 83.62 Police 1288 7720 2 Step B Step G
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Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly City Councilmember 1,900 Elected 1084 9410 2
City Treasurer 1,100 Elected 1090 8810 1
Mayor 3,800 Elected 1234 9410 3
Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Accounting Technician - Confidential 5,838 33.68 6,130 35.37 6,437 37.14 6,759 38.99 7,097 40.94 7,452 42.99 7,638 44.07 Conf 1000 8810 35 Administrative Analyst I - Confidential 6,155 35.51 6,463 37.29 6,786 39.15 7,125 41.11 7,481 43.16 7,855 45.32 8,051 46.45 Conf 1003 8810 46 Administrative Analyst II - Confidential 6,776 39.09 7,115 41.05 7,471 43.10 7,845 45.26 8,237 47.52 8,649 49.90 8,865 51.14 Conf 1006 8810 3 Administrative Coordinator -Confidential 5,460 31.50 5,733 33.08 6,020 34.73 6,321 36.47 6,637 38.29 6,969 40.21 7,143 41.21 Conf 1009 8810 6 Executive Assistant to the City Manager 6,458 37.26 6,781 39.12 7,120 41.08 7,476 43.13 7,850 45.29 8,243 47.56 8,449 48.74 Conf 1012 8810 33 Human Resources Analyst 7,183 41.44 7,542 43.51 7,919 45.69 8,315 47.97 8,731 50.37 9,168 52.89 9,397 54.21 Conf 1015 8810 21 Human Resources Assistant 4,214 24.31 4,425 25.53 4,646 26.80 4,878 28.14 5,122 29.55 5,378 31.03 5,512 31.80 Conf 1018 8810 35 Human Resources Technician 5,587 32.23 5,866 33.84 6,159 35.53 6,467 37.31 6,790 39.17 7,130 41.13 7,308 42.16 Conf 1021 8810 46 Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Assistant City Manager 16,829 97.09 17,671 101.95 18,555 107.05 19,483 112.40 20,457 118.02 NS Mgmt 1036 9410 Assistant Director of Community Development 12,361 71.31 12,979 74.88 13,628 78.62 14,309 82.55 15,024 86.68 NS Mgmt 1146 9410 Assistant Director of Public Works 12,361 71.31 12,979 74.88 13,628 78.62 14,309 82.55 15,024 86.68 NS Mgmt 1145 9410 Assistant to the City Manager 10,346 59.69 10,863 62.67 11,406 65.80 11,976 69.09 12,575 72.55 NS Mgmt 1037 9410 Building Inspection Supervisor 8,726 50.34 9,162 52.86 9,620 55.50 10,101 58.28 10,606 61.19 NS Mgmt 1055 9410 Building Official 12,142 70.05 12,749 73.55 13,386 77.23 14,055 81.09 14,758 85.14 NS Mgmt 1069 9410 City Attorney 26,291 151.68 NS Mgmt 1078 8810
City Clerk 11,084 63.94 11,638 67.14 12,220 70.50 12,831 74.03 13,473 77.73 NS Mgmt 1081 8810 City Engineer 12,361 71.31 12,979 74.88 13,628 78.62 14,309 82.55 15,024 86.68 NS Mgmt 1086 9410 City Manager 24,882 143.55 NS Mgmt 1087 9410
Communications Manager 10,346 59.69 10,863 62.67 11,406 65.80 11,976 69.09 12,575 72.55 NS Mgmt 1106 8810 Range #
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NS MGMT & FIRE MGMT EFFECTIVE: 7/4/25, AS AMENDED & APPROVED on 6/24/25 POLICE MGMT EFFECTIVE: 7/6/2025, AS AMENDED & APPROVED 06/10/2025 Range #
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Community Services Manager 10,346 59.69 10,863 62.67 11,406 65.80 11,976 69.09 12,575 72.55 NS Mgmt 1140 9410 Deputy Fire Chief 15,002 86.55 15,752 90.88 16,540 95.42 17,367 100.19 18,235 105.20 NS Mgmt 1178 7706 Director of Community Development 14,890 85.90 15,634 90.20 16,416 94.71 17,237 99.44 18,099 104.42 NS Mgmt 1138 9410 Director of Community Services 14,890 85.90 15,634 90.20 16,416 94.71 17,237 99.44 18,099 104.42 NS Mgmt 1141 9410 Director of Finance 14,890 85.90 15,634 90.20 16,416 94.71 17,237 99.44 18,099 104.42 NS Mgmt 1142 9410 Director of Human Resources 14,890 85.90 15,634 90.20 16,416 94.71 17,237 99.44 18,099 104.42 NS Mgmt 1151 9410 Director of Public Works 14,890 85.90 15,634 90.20 16,416 94.71 17,237 99.44 18,099 104.42 NS Mgmt 1143 9410 Director of Public Works / CityEngineer 14,890 85.90 15,634 90.20 16,416 94.71 17,237 99.44 18,099 104.42 NS Mgmt 1144 9410 Engineering Project Manager 10,456 60.32 10,979 63.34 11,528 66.51 12,104 69.83 12,709 73.32 NS Mgmt 1153 9410 Environmental Manager 10,346 59.69 10,863 62.67 11,406 65.80 11,976 69.09 12,575 72.55 NS Mgmt 1158 9420 Finance Manager 10,449 60.29 10,972 63.30 11,521 66.47 12,097 69.79 12,702 73.28 NS Mgmt 1172 8810 Fire Chief 17,458 100.72 18,331 105.76 19,248 111.05 20,210 116.60 21,221 122.43 FIRE Mgmt 1177 7706 Fire Division Chief 13,188 76.08 13,847 79.89 14,539 83.88 15,266 88.07 16,029 92.48 FIRE Mgmt 1180 7706 Fire Marshal 13,442 77.55 14,114 81.43 14,820 85.50 15,561 89.78 16,339 94.26 NS Mgmt 1183 9410 Human Resources Manager 10,346 59.69 10,863 62.67 11,406 65.80 11,976 69.09 12,575 72.55 NS Mgmt 1201 8810 Human Resources/Risk Manager 11,384 65.68 11,953 68.96 12,551 72.41 13,179 76.03 13,838 79.83 NS Mgmt 1200 8810 Information Technology Manager 10,449 60.29 10,972 63.30 11,521 66.47 12,097 69.79 12,702 73.28 NS Mgmt 1207 9410 Management Analyst 7,360 42.46 7,728 44.58 8,114 46.81 8,520 49.15 8,946 51.61 NS Mgmt 1231 8810 Police Captain 16,802 96.93 17,642 101.78 18,524 106.87 19,450 112.21 20,423 117.83 Police Mgmt 1267 7720 Police Chief 20,056 115.71 21,059 121.49 22,112 127.57 23,218 133.95 24,379 140.65 Police Mgmt 1270 7720 Police Lieutenant 14,571 84.06 15,300 88.27 16,065 92.68 16,868 97.32 17,711 102.18 Police Mgmt 1279 7720 Police Services Manager 10,346 59.69 10,863 62.67 11,406 65.80 11,976 69.09 12,575 72.55 NS Mgmt 1290 9410 Public Works Operations Manager 10,346 59.69 10,863 62.67 11,406 65.80 11,976 69.09 12,575 72.55 NS Mgmt 1314 9420 Purchasing Officer 8,465 48.84 8,888 51.28 9,332 53.84 9,799 56.53 10,289 59.36 NS Mgmt 1315 8810 Records Program Manager 7,360 42.46 7,728 44.58 8,114 46.81 8,520 49.15 8,946 51.61 NS Mgmt 1318 8810 Risk Manager 10,346 59.69 10,863 62.67 11,406 65.80 11,976 69.09 12,575 72.55 NS Mgmt 1333 9410 Senior Accountant 8,465 48.84 8,888 51.28 9,332 53.84 9,799 56.53 10,289 59.36 NS Mgmt 1342 8810 Senior Management Analyst 8,465 48.84 8,888 51.28 9,332 53.84 9,799 56.53 10,289 59.36 NS Mgmt 1348 8810 Senior Planner 10,083 58.17 10,587 61.08 11,116 64.13 11,672 67.34 12,256 70.71 NS Mgmt 1351 9410 Superintendent of Public Works 9,468 54.62 9,941 57.35 10,438 60.22 10,960 63.23 11,508 66.39 NS Mgmt 1357 9420

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Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly
2136 Development Coordinator 27.33 28.70 30.14 31.65 33.23 Temporary 2136 9410 33 1192 General Service Worker 16.50 16.50 16.50 16.50 16.50 Temporary 1192 9410 2 1216 Intern/Student Worker I 16.50 17.33 18.20 19.11 20.07 Temporary 1216 9410 3 1219 Intern/Student Worker II 17.33 18.20 19.11 20.07 21.07 Temporary 1219 9410 7 1118 Juvenile Services Officer 23.81 25.00 26.25 27.56 28.94 Temporary 1118 9410 28 1230 Lead Lifeguard 18.20 19.11 20.07 21.07 22.12 Temporary 1230 9410 25 1227 Lifeguard Aide 16.50 17.33 18.20 19.11 20.07 Temporary 1227 9410 5 1228 Lifeguard/Instructor 17.33 18.20 19.11 20.07 21.07 Temporary 1228 9410 9 1229 Live Scan Operator 16.50 17.33 18.20 19.11 20.07 Temporary 1229 8810 6 1321 Recreation Aide 16.50 17.33 18.20 19.11 20.07 Temporary 1321 9410 1 1324 Recreation Leader 17.33 18.20 19.11 20.07 21.07 Temporary 1324 9410 4 1327 Recreation Specialist 18.20 19.11 20.07 21.07 22.12 Temporary 1327 9410 8 1358 Student Management Fellow 23.81 25.00 26.25 27.56 28.94 Temporary 1358 9410 28 Range #
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REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: June 24, 2025
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE

ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS

NECESSARY AND REQUIRED TO ANNEX THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9365 CARMICHAEL DRIVE –
APN 495-335-05-00 (“PROPERTY”) INTO THE CITY OF

LA MESA, SUBJECT TO LOCAL AREA FORMATION
COMMISSION (“LAFCO”)
DESCRIPTION: (1) AUTHORIZE AN APPLICATION TO LAFCO

FOR THE DETACHMENT FROM THE COUNTY OF SAN

DIEGO AND THE SAN MIGUEL CONSOLIDATED FIRE

PROTECTION DISTRICT AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION

OF THE PROPERTY INTO THE CITY OF LA MESA
JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARY;
(2) APPROVE A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT

ASSIGNING THE PROPERTY A LAND USE
DESIGNATION OF SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL; AND
(3) INTRODUCE (FOR FIRST READING) AN

ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF TITLE
24 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO

DESIGNATE THE PROPERTY SUBURBAN

RESIDENTIAL/ SCENIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY
(R1S-P).

ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Community Development

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: June 24, 2025
Page: 2 of 6
SUMMARY:

Issues:

1. Should the Council authorize an application to LAFCO to detach the Property from the County of San Diego and the San Miguel Consolidated Fire Protection District authorizing annexation of the Property into the City of La Mesa jurisdictional boundary?

2. Should the Council approve the proposed General Plan Amendment assigning a land use designation of Suburban Residential to the Property?

3. Should the Council introduce (for first reading) a Zoning Ordinance Amendment amending the zoning map to designate the Property Suburban Residential/Scenic Preservation overlay (R1S-P)? Recommendation:

1. Adopt the attached draft resolution authorizing the application to LAFCO for the detachment from the County of San Diego and the San Miguel Consolidated Fire District authorizing the annexation of the Property into the City of La Mesa jurisdictional boundary (Attachment A).

2. Adopt the attached draft resolution approving a General Plan Amendment assigning a land use designation of Suburban Residential to the Property (Attachment B).

3. Introduce (for first reading) the attached draft ordinance for the Zoning Ordinance Amendment amending the zoning map to designate the Property Suburban Residential/Scenic Preservation overlay (R1S-P) (Attachment C).

Fiscal Impact:

City policy is to recover 100% of the cost of staff time through application processing fees. Upon annexation the property tax revenues for the Property would be allocated and distributed to the City General Fund.

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City’s Strategic Goals:
 Promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home.

Environmental Review:

The above-referenced actions are exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15319 and Title 14 Cal. Code Regs. 15061(b)(3). Section 15319 categorically exempts annexations of existing facilities and lots for exempt facilities. Title 14 Cal. Code Regs. 15061(b)(3) states that CEQA does not apply, as a general rule, where there is no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The project meets all of the conditions necessary to qualify for the exemptions and none of the exceptions listed in Section 15300.2 apply. Further, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65351 and State Senate Bill 18 (SB 18), the City notified designated tribal representatives regarding the project and potential such actions. SB 18 mandates that prior to the adoption or any amendment of a general plan or specific plan, a local government must notify the appropriate tribes of the opportunity to conduct consultations for the purpose of preserving, or mitigating impacts to, cultural places located on land within the local government's jurisdiction that is affected by the proposed plan adoption or amendment. The San Pasqual Tribe and Campo Band of Mission Indians requested consultation on the item, but the consultations were subsequently closed with no further comments from both tribes
BACKGROUND:

The Property is currently located within the County
of San Diego jurisdictional boundary. The parcel is
surrounded on two sides by parcels that are
currently located in the City. The parcel located
northwest of the property was annexed into the City
of La Mesa in 1971, and the parcel located south of
the property was annexed into the City in 1974.

The lot is currently developed with a single-family
residence and single-car garage. The property has
frontage on Carmichael Drive and Golondrina
Drive. Golondrina Drive is a City public street, and
Carmichael Drive is a County of San Diego public
street. Driveway access to the property and several

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neighboring properties located within the City is taken from Carmichael Drive (see Vicinity Map).

Due to a failing septic system, the Property owner has requested to connect to the City sewer main. Pursuant to Council Policy Resolution No. 15521 (Attachment D), sanitary sewer service shall not be extended outside the City limits unless there is a septic system failure; if so, a property owner has the option to process an out-of-area sewer agreement, or an annexation. In this case, the property owner chose to apply for annexation. LAFCO supports the request as the preferred solution to sync municipal services with jurisdictional boundaries and approved the Property owner to proceed with an application for an annexation. The City has been working with both the Property owner and LAFCO on the proposed annexation.

Annexation of parcels to the City requires both a General Plan Amendment and Zoning Ordinance Amendment. The General Plan Amendment assigns a General Plan land use designation for the property and updates the jurisdictional boundaries on all maps and figures. The Zoning Ordinance Amendment amends the Zoning Map, made a part of the Municipal Code by Ordinance 2479, to reflect City zoning for the Property.

On February 28, 2023, the Council considered the proposed General Plan Amendment for annexation of the Property and authorized the processing of a General Plan Amendment application to be initiated (Resolution No. 2023-016, Attachment E). On May 21, 2025, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the same. After taking public testimony and considering the record, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending the Council approve the Annexation, General Plan Amendment, and Zoning Ordinance Amendment as proposed (Attachment F).

DISCUSSION:

The proposed annexation of the Property as discussed above is to remedy a failing septic system currently serving the Property. A Site Plan is provided indicating the location of the proposed connection to the City’s sewer system, which is included as Attachment G.

The annexation conforms to the General Plan which promotes the general public health, safety and welfare, and with Land Use Policy LU-7.1.3 which states: “Work with the Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO) when residents outside the City request annexation or connection to City sanitary sewer facilities.” The applicant in coordination with the City of La Mesa has been working with LAFCO on the annexation of the Property.

Detachment and Annexation
The annexation results in the Property being incorporated into the City of La Mesa jurisdictional boundary, and “detaching” from the County of San Diego jurisdictional boundary and the San Miguel Consolidated Fire Protection District. Upon annexation, the

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Property would be served by Heartland Fire and Rescue. San Miguel Consolidated Fire Protection District and Heartland Fire and Rescue were routed the proposal and neither have objection to the proposal. Also, upon annexation, the City’s Sphere of Influence would expand to include only the subject property, consistent with the jurisdictional boundary change.

The Property owner has prepared application materials for LAFCO staff review and payment of processing fees. A resolution by the City adopted as part of a public hearing is required for LAFCO to deem the application complete. Once LAFCO staff confirms that the application for annexation is complete, the application will be forwarded to the LAFCO Commission for consideration and possible adoption. A copy of the Change of Organization Application and required submittal items is included as Attachment H.

General Plan
Surrounding properties currently within the City’s jurisdiction have a General Plan Land Use designation of “Suburban Residential.” This land use category is assigned to suburban neighborhoods with lots of 10,000 square feet or larger, which results in lower density developments with space between residences and relatively large yards. Given the 11,968 square-foot size of the subject property, the residential neighborhood that generally surrounds the site, and to keep with the General Plan land use designation of the surrounding neighborhood, staff recommends a residential land use designation of Suburban Residential (4 dwelling units per acre (du/ac)).

Zoning Designation
Properties surrounding the subject site to the east, west, and south are within the City of La Mesa’s boundary and are zoned Suburban Residential/Scenic Preservation Overlay (R1S-P). Similar to the surrounding Land Use designation, the permitted lot size for a property within the R1S zone is 10,000 square feet and permitted uses and structures includes one-family dwelling unit per lot, accessory dwelling units, and two-unit residential development. The Property is currently developed with one-family dwelling unit on a 11,986 square foot site, which is consistent with the surrounding zoning.

The R1S zone is designed for those areas affected by moderate to severe hillside conditions and to the fringe of such areas. It is intended that development conditions including structure locations will be variable to achieve maximum allowable density without adversely affecting the hillside environment. In addition, the scenic preservation overlay establishes regulations for maintaining natural features of the site, including trees. Minimum grading which leaves natural appearing landforms is required in the development of these areas. No additional structures are proposed, but if the Applicant chose to develop the Property further, all R1S-P zoning regulations would apply to maintain the topography and natural features on the Property.

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To maintain consistent with the zoning designation of the surrounding neighborhood and conform to the proposed General Plan Land Use designation, staff recommends a zoning designation of R1S-P (Suburban Residential/Scenic Preservation Overlay) upon annexation of the Property into the City.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt the attached draft resolution authorizing the application to LAFCO for the detachment from the County of San Diego and the San Miguel Consolidated Fire District authorizing the annexation of the Property into the City of La Mesa jurisdictional boundary (Attachment A).

2. Adopt the attached draft resolution approving a General Plan Amendment assigning a land use designation of Suburban Residential to the Property (Attachment B).

3. Introduce (for first reading) the attached draft ordinance for the Zoning Ordinance Amendment amending the zoning map to designate the Property Suburban Residential/Scenic Preservation overlay (R1S-P) (Attachment C).

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Lynnette Santos
City Manager Director of Community Development
Attachments:

A. Draft Resolution approving the annexation
B. Draft Resolution approving the General Plan Amendment C. Draft Ordinance approving the Zoning Ordinance Amendment D. Resolution No. 15521
E. City Council Resolution No. 2023-016
F. Resolution No. PC-2025-09
G. Project Site Plan
H. Change of Organization Application

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION TO LAFCO TO DETACH FROM THE

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AND THE SAN MIGUEL CONSOLIDATED FIRE DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE ANNEXATION OF 9365 CARMICHAEL
DRIVE (APN 495-335-05-00) INTO THE CITY OF LA MESA

JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARY
WHEREAS, on April 27, 2022, Project Applicant, AJX Homes LLC, submitted an application for an annexation, General Plan Amendment, and Zoning Ordinance Amendment (Project 2022-0492) for the property addressed 9365 Carmichael Drive (APN 495-335-05-00) (Property);
WHEREAS, the Property is currently located within the unincorporated area of San Diego County, surrounded on two sides by parcels located in the City of La Mesa; WHEREAS, pursuant to Council Policy Resolution No. 15521, sanitary sewer service shall not be extended outside the City limits unless there is a septic system failure; if so, a property owner has the option to process an out-of-area sewer agreement, or an annexation;
WHEREAS, the Property owner has requested a jurisdictional boundary change through annexation to connect to the City’s sewer system due to a failing septic system; WHEREAS, upon annexation, the Property would detach from the County of San Diego and the San Miguel Consolidated Fire Protection District and be incorporated into the City of La Mesa jurisdictional boundary;
WHEREAS, the City Sphere of Influence is coterminous with the City boundary; WHEREAS, upon annexation, the City’s Sphere of Influence would expand to include only the subject property, consistent with the jurisdictional boundary change; WHEREAS, the Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO) supports the request as the preferred solution to sync municipal services with jurisdictional boundaries; WHEREAS, a General Plan Amendment is required to assign a land use designation to the subject property;
WHEREAS, a Zoning Ordinance Amendment is required to amend the Zoning Map, made a part of the Municipal Code by Ordinance 2479, to reflect City zoning; WHEREAS, the project is subject to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);

WHEREAS, on May 21, 2025, the Planning Commission held a noticed public hearing and accepted public testimony in consideration of Project No. 2022-0492; WHEREAS, on May 21, 2025, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution PC2025-09 recommending Council approve the annexation, General Plan Amendment for the land use designation of Suburban Residential, and a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to amend the Zoning Map to reflect the zoning designation of Suburban Residential/Scenic Preservation Overlay (R1S-P); and
WHEREAS, the Council did hold a public hearing on June 24th, 2025, and accepted public testimony in considering Project No. 2022-0492.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS:

1. The annexation is consistent with the goals and policies of the La Mesa General Plan which promote the general health, safety and welfare, and with Land Use Policy LU-7.1.3 which states: “Work with the Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO) when residents outside the City request annexation or connection to City sanitary sewer facilities.”

2. The project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15319 and Title 14 Cal. Code Regs. 15061(b)(3). Section 15319 categorically exempts annexations of existing facilities and lots for exempt facilities. Title 14 Cal. Code Regs. 15061(b)(3) states that CEQA does not apply, as a general rule, where there is no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The project meets all of the conditions necessary to qualify for the exemptions and none of the exceptions listed in Section 15300.2 apply.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa as follows:

1. The foregoing findings of fact and determinations are true and hereby made a part hereof.

2. The foregoing findings of fact and determinations are supported by the staff report, minutes, plans, and exhibits, all of which are herein incorporated by reference.

3. The City Manager or his or her designee shall prepare all application materials, with assistance from the property owner, that are necessary for the LAFCO of the County of San Diego to undertake proceedings for the proposed annexation and sphere amendment.

4. The Council approves that the above-described property be detached from County of San Diego and the San Miguel Consolidated Fire Protection District and that the Property be annexed into the City of La Mesa jurisdictional boundary, subject to LAFCO approval of the annexation.

5. The Council authorizes staff to transmit the Resolution for detachment and annexation of the subject property to the Executive Officer of the LAFCO.

6. The Council directs the City Manager or his or her designee to execute a property tax exchange agreement with the County, pursuant to law and the final review approval of the City Attorney.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 24th day of June 2025, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2025-xx, duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.

MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR PROJECT 2022-
0492 ASSIGNING THE PROPERTY ADDRESSED 9365 CARMICHAEL
DRIVE (APN 495-335-05-00) A LAND USE DESIGNATION OF

SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL
WHEREAS, on April 27, 2022, Project Applicant, AJX Homes LLC, submitted an application for an annexation, General Plan Amendment, and Zoning Ordinance Amendment (Project 2022-0492) for the property addressed 9365 Carmichael Drive (APN 495-335-05-00) (Property);
WHEREAS, the Property is currently located within the unincorporated area of San Diego County, surrounded on two sides by parcels located in the City of La Mesa; WHEREAS, the Property owner has requested jurisdictional boundary change through annexation to connect to the City’s sewer system due to a failing septic system; WHEREAS, upon annexation, the Property would detach from the County of San Diego and the San Miguel Consolidated Fire Protection District and would be incorporated into the City of La Mesa jurisdictional boundary;
WHEREAS, the City Sphere of Influence is coterminous with the City boundary; WHEREAS, upon annexation, the City’s Sphere of Influence would expand to include only the subject property, consistent with the jurisdictional boundary change; WHEREAS, a General Plan Amendment is required to assign a City of La Mesa land use designation to the subject property;
WHEREAS, the Council considered the proposed General Plan Amendment for annexation of the Property and adopted Resolution No. 2023-016 authorizing the processing of a General Plan Amendment application to be initiated; WHEREAS, surrounding properties within the City’s jurisdiction have a General Plan Land Use designation of “Suburban Residential” (4 dwelling units per acre (du/ac)); WHEREAS, the Suburban Residential land use designation is assigned to suburban neighborhoods with lots of 10,000 square feet or larger, which results in lower density developments with space between residences and relatively large yards; WHEREAS, the 11,968 square-foot Property is consistent with the land use designation of the residential neighborhood that generally surrounds the site;

WHEREAS, the project was reviewed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and was determined to be exempt from environmental review; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did receive and consider a staff report for the proposal;
WHEREAS, on May 21, 2025, the Planning Commission held a noticed public hearing and accepted public testimony in consideration of Project No. 2022-0492; WHEREAS, on May 21, 2025, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution PC-2025-09 recommending that Council approve the proposed General Plan Amendment assigning a land use designation of Suburban Residential; and WHEREAS, the Council did hold a public hearing on June 24th, 2025, and accepted public testimony in considering Project No. 2022-0492.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS:

1. The project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15319 and Title 14 Cal. Code Regs. 15061(b)(3). Section 15319 categorically exempts annexations of existing facilities and lots for exempt facilities. Title 14 Cal. Code Regs. 15061(b)(3) states that CEQA does not apply, as a general rule, where there is no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The project meets all of the conditions necessary to qualify for the exemptions and none of the exceptions listed in Section 15300.2 apply.

2. That the General Plan Amendment is appropriate for the site, is compatible with surrounding land uses, and is consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa as follows:

1. The foregoing findings of fact and determinations are true and hereby made a part hereof.

2. The foregoing findings of fact and determinations are supported by the staff report, record in its entirety including minutes, plans, and exhibits, all of which are herein incorporated by reference.

3. The Council approves the General Plan Amendment assigning the land use designation of Suburban Residential, subject to LAFCO approval of the annexation.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 24th day of June 2025, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2025-xx, duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.

MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF TITLE 24 OF THE LA MESA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO DESIGNATE THE PROPERTY ADDRESSED 9365 CARMICHAEL DRIVE (APN 495-335-05-00) SUBURBAN
RESIDENTIAL/SCENIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY (R1S-P)
WHEREAS, on April 27, 2022, Project Applicant, AJX Homes LLC, submitted an application for an annexation, General Plan Amendment, and Zoning Ordinance Amendment (Project 2022-0492) for the property addressed 9365 Carmichael Drive (APN 495-335-05-00) (Property);
WHEREAS, the Property is currently located within the unincorporated area of San Diego County, surrounded on two sides by parcels located in the City of La Mesa; WHEREAS, the Property owner has requested jurisdictional boundary change through annexation to connect to the City’s sewer system due to a failing septic system; WHEREAS, upon annexation, the Property would detach from the County of San Diego and the San Miguel Consolidated Fire Protection District and would be incorporated into the City of La Mesa jurisdictional boundary;
WHEREAS, the City Sphere of Influence is coterminous with the City boundary; WHEREAS, upon annexation, the City’s Sphere of Influence would expand to include only the subject property, consistent with the jurisdictional boundary change; WHEREAS, a Zoning Ordinance Amendment is required to amend the Zoning Map, made a part of the Municipal Code by Ordinance 2479, to reflect City zoning; WHEREAS, properties surrounding the Property to the east, west, and south located within the City are zoned Suburban Residential/Scenic Preservation Overlay (R1S-P);
WHEREAS, the R1S-P zone is typically assigned to areas affected by moderate to severe hillside conditions and to the fringe of such areas; WHEREAS, the Property is consistent with the City zoning designation of the surrounding neighborhood (R1S-P) which would conform to a General Plan Land Use designation of Suburban Residential;
WHEREAS, the project was reviewed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and was determined to be exempt from environmental review;

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did receive and consider a staff report for the Project;
WHEREAS, on May 21, 2025, the Planning Commission held a noticed public hearing and accepted public testimony in consideration of Project No. 2022-0492; WHEREAS, on May 21, 2025, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution PC2025-09 recommending that Council approve the proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Map of Title 24 of the La Mesa Municipal Code, to designate the Property Suburban Residential/Scenic Preservation Overlay (R1S-P); and WHEREAS, the Council did hold a public hearing on June 24th, 2025, and accepted public testimony in considering Project No. 2022-0492.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA, CALIFORNIA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: That the Zone Map of Title 24 of the La Mesa Municipal Code be amended, designating the Property to R1S-P (Suburban Residential/Scenic Preservation Overlay) zone, subject to the provisions contained in Ordinance No. 2185.

SECTION 2: This Ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its adoption and the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the same to be published at least once in the Daily Transcript within 15 days of its adoption.

INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held on the 24th day of June 2025, and thereafter PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of said City Council held the XX day of July 2025, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:

MARK ARAPOSTATHIS, Mayor

ATTEST:

MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be true and exact copy of Ordinance No. 2025-xx, duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.

MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City
Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)

RESOLUTION NO. 2023- 016

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA APPROVING

THE INITIATION OF AN ANNEXATION AND RELATED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9365 CARMICHAEL DRIVE APN 495- 335- 05- 00) ( PROJECT 2022- 0492)
WHEREAS, the applicant has requested sewer service and a jurisdictional reorganization to annex the property located at 9365 Carmichael Drive ( APN 495- 335- 05- 00) to the City of La Mesa; WHEREAS, the subject property is located in San Diego County, surrounded on two sides by parcels located in the City of La Mesa;
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa Sphere of Influence is coterminous with the City boundary, and would be amended to include the subject property;
WHEREAS, upon annexation the property would be incorporated into the City of La Mesa jurisdictional boundary;
WHEREAS, a General Plan amendment is required to assign a land use designation to the subject property;
WHEREAS, the project is subject to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA); and
WHEREAS, the City Council has duly considered the request to initiate an annexation and General Plan amendment.

THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS:

1. That the proposed annexation conforms to the policies of the La Mesa General Plan which promote the general public health, safety and welfare, and with Land Use Policy LU- 7.1.3 which states: " Work with the Local Area Formation Commission ( LAFCO) when residents outside the City request annexation or connection to City sanitary sewer facilities".

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA AS FOLLOWS:

1. The foregoing findings of fact and determinations are true and hereby made a part hereof.

2. The City Manager or his designee is directed to prepare all application materials with assistance of the property owner that are necessary for General Plan amendment and the Local Agency Formation Commission of the County of San Diego to undertake proceedings for the annexation and sphere amendment proposed herein.

3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Executive Officer of the Local Agency Formation Commission of the County of San Diego .

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 28th day of February 202~, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

Councilmembers Dillard , Lothian, Parent, Shu, and Mayor Arapostathis None
None

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN , City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2023- 016, duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited .

MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk

SEAL OF CITY)

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: June 24, 2025
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RATE ADJUSTMENTS

FOR EDCO DISPOSAL CORPORATION TO BECOME
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUMMARY:

Issues:

Should the City Council approve the proposed two-year EDCO rates for refuse, recycling, and organic waste collection for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027?
Recommendation:

That the City Council approve the two-year EDCO rates for refuse, recycling, and organic waste collection for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027.

Fiscal Impact:

The proposed two-year EDCO rates for refuse, recycling, and organic waste collection are adequate to meet the needs of serving residents and businesses.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home.
 Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community.

Climate Action Plan Reduction Strategy:
 WR-1: Organic Waste Diversion

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: June 24, 2025
Page: 2 of 6
 WR-3: Increase Waste Diversion and Encourage Circular Economy BACKGROUND:

History
EDCO Disposal Corporation (EDCO) is the City of La Mesa’s franchise waste hauler and is therefore granted the exclusive right to collect and dispose of refuse, recyclables, and organic waste within the city limits of La Mesa. Because EDCO is the sole provider of these services in the City, certain measures have been implemented to ensure that the rates charged to La Mesa residents are fair and equitable. One such measure is the rate review process. As part of the agreement, specific rate review procedures are utilized when considering all requests from EDCO to adjust rates.

In March of this year, EDCO submitted a request to adjust residential and commercial trash, recycling, and organic waste rates. The basis for the evaluation of a rate adjustment includes the following four factors:

1. Disposal rates

2. Disposed tonnage

3. Consumer Price Index

4. Commodity values
EDCO’s current service provides for refuse collection, including trash (“gray containers”), organic waste (“green containers”), and recycling (“blue containers”). The current twoyear rates took effect on July 1, 2023. If approved, the proposed trash, recycling, and organic waste rates would become effective this July 1, 2025, and would remain in effect for a two-year period, through June 30, 2027.

Recycling Market Dynamics
The export of recyclable materials is a key component of California's recycling infrastructure. Ongoing impacts of a declining global market value for some recyclables, coupled with the need to reduce contamination levels in recycling streams, have resulted in significant challenges for the solid waste and recycling industry, local governments, and Californians over the past decade. Alternate markets have developed, but market stability going forward is unclear due to worldwide economics and tariffs that are often changing.

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: June 24, 2025
Page: 3 of 6
California Waste and Recycling Requirements
Assembly Bill 939 – In 1989, California legislators adopted AB 939, which requires California jurisdictions divert 50% of waste away from landfills.

Assembly Bill 341 – In 2011, the State enacted AB 341, which set mandatory recycling requirements for commercial customers and requires local jurisdictions to implement a recycling program.

Senate Bill 1383 – In September 2016, SB 1383 establishing methane emissions reduction targets in a statewide effort to reduce emissions from short-lived climate pollutants in various sectors of California’s economy. Methane from decomposing organic waste in landfills is a significant source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. SB 1383 requires organic waste disposal in California to be 75% below 2014 levels by 2025.

Additionally, 20% of edible food for human consumption that is currently being landfilled must be recovered by 2025. To reach this target, the City of La Mesa has been working with large edible food generators, such as supermarkets, to ensure they are donating the maximum amount of surplus food. Cities and waste haulers were required to have the following in place as of January 1, 2022, with compliance measures that began January 1, 2024:
 Organic waste collection services to all residents and businesses  Edible food recovery programs
 Education and outreach to the community
 Procurement of recycled organic products
 Compliance monitoring, enforcement, and reporting
On March 22, 2022, City Council adopted an ordinance adding La Mesa Municipal Code Chapter 7.30 Mandatory Organics Recycling and Edible Food Recovery and amending Chapter 7.20 Refuse Collection and Chapter 7.22 Mandatory Recycling to comply with SB 1383. The City continues to implement programs that help the City meet State mandate requirements.

DISCUSSION:

Section 49300 of the Public Resources Code allows the City to contract for the collection and disposal of solid waste under the terms and conditions prescribed by the City Council.

The City is authorized under Section 41901 of the Public Resources Code to impose fees to sufficiently fund implementation of the Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan. In accordance with Government Code Section 66016, EDCO rate adjustments may be approved by resolution by the City Council at a public hearing.

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: June 24, 2025
Page: 4 of 6
Proposition 218
Trash, recycling, and organic waste rate adjustments are subject to Proposition 218 provisions and noticing requirements. On April 22, 2025, the City Council authorized staff to proceed with a Proposition 218 notification and public hearing process in connection with EDCO’s proposed rate adjustments. To meet the 45-day noticing requirement of Proposition 218, notices were mailed the week of May 5, 2025, regarding the public hearing on June 24, 2025.

The Prop 218 process requires that written notification be given to all affected property owners and that those property owners be given a 45-day period in which to submit a written protest if they oppose the proposed rate increase. If written protests against the fee are presented by a majority of the affected property owners, the increase cannot be implemented. In order to be counted, protests must be submitted in writing to the City Clerk prior to the close of the public hearing.

As of June 16, 2025, the City Clerk’s office had received 101 written protests against the rate increase. Copies of all written correspondence received by the time this report was prepared are provided as Attachment E. The number of protests required to constitute a majority of affected property owners is 7,512.

Rate Review Process
EDCO’s proposed rate adjustment request for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 (July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027) was received on March 5, 2025. To guide the review process, City staff worked with EDCO to compile a set of agreed-upon procedures to be conducted by an independent accounting firm. This work included reviewing detailed worksheets that track EDCO’s costs and revenues for each rate component; the worksheets were ultimately used to calculate the proposed rates. The purpose of the rate review is to ensure that the rates charged to its residents and businesses are appropriate and equitable.

The City engaged Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP, Certified Public Accountants (RAMS), to perform the agreed-upon procedures audit for this year’s rate review.

Supporting data was submitted by EDCO to RAMS with the rate adjustment request.

Attachment D is a copy of the firm’s final report. There were no exceptions noted by the auditors in their review of EDCO’s records.

Adjustment of Existing Services and Rates
The rate adjustment would address current trash, recycling, and organic waste services

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: June 24, 2025
Page: 5 of 6
and is consistent with past EDCO rate reviews. If approved, the trash rates would be in effect for a two-year period starting on July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. EDCO is proposing an increase of $1.31 per month (4.8 percent) to the current residential rate of $27.53, for a total of $28.84 per month. EDCO is also proposing an increase of $7.20 per month (5.9 percent) to the current commercial rate of $122.94, for a total of $130.14 per month. Therefore, the basic residential bill would be an additional $15.72 a year; the basic annual commercial bill would be an additional $86.40 a year.

Proposed rates vary throughout San Diego County due to such factors as one-year versus two-year rate cycles and/or no implemented organic waste recycling program. A two-year waste rate is intended to help insulate customers against a changing recycling market and provides more rate stability. As of April 2025, the City of La Mesa was identified to have the second lowest residential rate and the lowest commercial rate (Attachment C) in the County.

EDCO will continue to provide two discounted service options for financially-challenged residents over the age of 62. Under EDCO’s low-income program, qualifying residents are eligible to pay a reduced monthly rate at a 20 percent discount of the monthly residential service rate. The proposed low-income senior rate to begin July 1, 2025, is $23.07. EDCO also offers its Silver Bag program, which is available to residents over the age of 62 who don’t produce enough trash to fill a standard-sized trash cart. The proposed rate for silver bags would increase $0.18 per bag (4.7 percent) from $3.83 to $4.01 per bag.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the two-year EDCO rates for refuse, recycling, and organic waste collection for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora José G. Ornelas
City Manager Assistant Director of Public Works
____________________________
Hilary Ego
Environmental Sustainability Manager

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: June 24, 2025
Page: 6 of 6
____________________________
Serena Lee
Environmental Program Coordinator
Attachments: A – Resolution
B – Exhibit 1 – Proposed La Mesa Rates
C – Rate Comparison with Other Cities
D – Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures
E – Letters of Protest

RESOLUTION NO. 2025- ___

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

AUTHORIZING RATE ADJUSTMENTS FOR EDCO DISPOSAL CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 __________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, EDCO Disposal Corporation presently has a contract for the collection of refuse, recyclables, and organic waste within the City of La Mesa; WHEREAS, during the term of said contract, EDCO Disposal Corporation may submit a proposed rate schedule for the following two fiscal years; WHEREAS, in March 2025, EDCO Disposal Corporation submitted a rate schedule and requested rate increases;
WHEREAS, a public hearing before the City Council is required under Government Code Section 66016 in which all persons and protests are heard and considered; WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 66016, an insufficient number of protests were collected to invalidate the fee adjustment proposal; and WHEREAS, on May 5, 2025, in compliance with Article XIIID of the California State Constitution and the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act, the City of La Mesa notified all affected property owners of said Public Hearing and the proposed rate increases for residential and commercial solid waste collection.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of La Mesa finds and determines that an insufficient number of protests were collected to invalidate the fee adjustment proposal and that the agreement with EDCO Disposal Corporation for the collection of refuse, organics, and recyclables will now provide for the new fees attached hereto as Exhibit “1” and made a part hereof, to become effective July 1, 2025.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 24
th day of June 2025, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2025- ____, duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.

MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)

Exhibit 1 – Proposed Rate Schedule
Proposed monthly rates for a 2-year fixed rate from July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 Residential Commercial
$28.84/month $130.14/month

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EXHIBIT A: San Diego County Franchise City Rates Proposed July 1, 2025 Current/ Current/
Proposed Effective Proposed Effective
City Rate Date City Rate Date
National City $ Proposed 7/1/25 La Mesa 27.66 1 $ Proposed 7/1/25 130.14 La Mesa1 Proposed 7/1/25 28.84 135.66 Proposed 7/1/25
El Cajon Effective 1/1/25 29.10 Proposed 7/1/25 137.93
Coronado Proposed 7/1/25 31.11 Proposed 7/1/25 138.54
Lemon Grove1 Proposed 7/1/25 31.51 Effective 1/1/25 141.41 Escondido Effective 1/1/25 31.52 Proposed 7/1/25 141.88 Solana Beach 31.60 Proposed 7/1/25 152.77 Proposed 7/1/25 Carlsbad2 Projected 7/1/25 31.67 Proposed 7/1/25 153.30 Encinitas Proposed 7/1/25 32.05 Projected 7/1/25 153.58 Poway Proposed 7/1/25 32.23 154.66 Proposed 7/1/25
Santee Effective 1/1/25 32.92 Proposed 7/1/25 155.01
Del Mar Proposed 7/1/25 33.83 Effective 9/1/24 164.85
San Marcos Proposed 7/1/25 33.95 Effective 1/1/25 178.14 Oceanside Effective 1/1/25 34.42 Proposed 7/1/25 179.93 Chula Vista Effective 9/1/23 35.02 Proposed 7/1/25 207.82 Vista Proposed 7/1/25 36.97 Effective 1/1/25 276.92
Imperial Beach 43.34 Proposed 7/1/25 Effective 1/1/25 306.48 City of San Diego 43.60 Proposed 7/1/25
Encinitas
Solana Beach
Lemon Grove1
Escondido
Poway
Coronado
Del Mar
Carlsbad2
San Marcos
National City
Chula Vista
Oceanside
Vista
Imperial Beach
El Cajon
Santee
County Average $ 33.41 County Average $ 171.12
High $ 43.60 High $ 306.48
Median 32.14 Median 153.58
Low 27.66 Low
1 2-year fixed rate
2 Actual may be higher than projected
Residential Commercial
$ 130.14

City of
La Mesa
La Mesa, California
Agreed-Upon Procedures Applied to
EDCO Disposal Corporation
Refuse Rate Analysis
For the Period July 1, 2023 to February 28, 2025

Tel. 909-889-0871 | www.ramscpa.net | 735 E. Carnegie Dr. Suite 100, San Bernardino, CA 92408

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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Independent Accountant's Report
To the City of La Mesa
La Mesa, California
We have performed the procedures enumerated below solely to assist the City of La Mesa (the City) and EDCO Disposal Corporation (EDCO) in evaluating components of the Refuse Rate Analysis from July 1, 2023 through February 28, 2025. The City’s management is responsible for various aspects of the data presented.

The City has agreed to and acknowledged that the procedures performed are appropriate to meet the intended purpose of evaluating components of the Refuse Rate Analysis from July 1, 2023 through February 28, 2025. Additionally, EDCO has agreed to and acknowledged that the procedures performed are appropriate to meet their purposes. This report may not be suitable for any other purpose. The procedures performed may not address all the items of interest to a user of this report and may not meet the needs of all users of this report and, as such, users are responsible for determining whether the procedures performed are appropriate for their purposes.

We were engaged by the City to perform this agreed-upon procedures engagement and conducted our engagement in accordance with attestation standards established by the AICPA.

We were not engaged to and did not conduct an examination or review, the objective of which would be the expression of an opinion or conclusion, respectively, on the Refuse Rate Analysis from July 1, 2023 through February 28, 2025. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion or conclusion. Had we performed additional procedures, other matters might have come to our attention that would have been reported to you.

We are required to be independent of the City and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements related to our agreed-upon procedures engagement.

This report is intended solely for the use of the specified users listed above and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than the specified parties.

San Bernardino, California
April 10, 2025

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Procedures Performed and Findings
Landfill

1. Agree tip fees reported in the EDCO tip fee analysis from July 1, 2023 through February 28, 2025 to the underlying accounting records and supporting landfill bills by selecting three random months during that time period. We selected the months of February 2024, May 2024, and January 2025.

Findings:

No exceptions were noted.

2. Agree tons of refuse reported in the monthly tonnage collection schedule provided by EDCO for the period from July 1, 2023 to February 28, 2025 to the underlying accounting records and supporting disposal tickets by selecting three random months during that time period. We selected the months of February 2024, May 2024, and January 2025. The comparison is as follows:

Tonnage per Tonnage per
Monthly Monthly Detail
Month Summary Schedule Ticket Report Variance
February 2024 3,376.09 $ 3,375.88 $ 0.21 $
May 2024 3,380.25 3,380.23 0.02
January 2025 3,513.47 3,513.48 (0.01)
Findings:

Trivial variances noted.

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Procedures Performed and Findings, continued
Landfill, continued
Within the selected months, we selected 5 line items from the actual refuse tonnage schedules and agreed to the daily disposal tickets. The comparison is as follows:

Ticket No. Customer Type
Ticket
Date
Tonnage
per Ticket
Tonnage
per Report
Split Load -
% belonging to
La Mesa Variance
55221 LM COMM REFUSE 02/02/24 12.33 10.68 86.60% -
93053 LM COM GREENWASTE 02/27/24 2.21 0.43 19.28% -
63702 LM RES GREENWASTE 02/26/24 9.03 0.04 0.47% -
56139 LM RES REFUSE 02/05/24 4.13 0.08 1.82% -
64398 LM RES REFUSE 02/28/24 11.03 11.02 99.88% -
96046 LM COM GREENWASTE 05/22/24 6.34 0.09 1.46% -
97289 LM COMM REFUSE 05/25/24 12.11 8.67 71.60% -
97594 LM COMM REFUSE 05/27/24 9.76 7.97 81.69% -
99046 LM RES GREENWASTE 05/30/24 6.36 0.01 0.22% -
88762 LM RES REFUSE 05/03/24 8.44 0.01 0.14% -
82967 LM COM GREENWASTE 01/08/25 4.60 0.07 1.45% -
90500 LM COM GREENWASTE 01/28/25 2.08 0.45 21.81% -
90485 LM COMM REFUSE 01/28/25 7.96 6.66 83.67% -
90451 LM RES REFUSE 01/28/25 6.30 0.00 0.06% -
59814 LM RES REFUSE 01/31/25 5.30 0.01 0.11% -
Findings:

No exceptions were noted.

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Procedures Performed and Findings, continued
Landfill, continued

3. Determine the projected tons for FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027 is a reasonable estimate by comparing projected tons for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to actual tons from prior years. Calculate the dollar and the percent change over prior years and determine that the percent change is consistent.

Total
Fiscal Residential Mean based % change Commercial Mean based % change % change Year Tons on actual1 from Mean1 Tons on actual1 from Mean1 from PY 20-21 14,236 12,401 14.79% 20,594 22,238 -7.39% 0.09%
21-22 13,191 12,401 6.37% 20,888 22,238 -6.07% -2.16%
22-23 12,775 12,401 3.01% 20,766 22,238 -6.62% -1.58%
23-24 12,793 12,401 3.16% 20,687 22,238 -6.97% -0.18%
24-25 12,388 12,401 -0.11% 20,374 22,238 -8.38% -2.15%
25-26 (estimate) 12,425 12,401 0.19% 20,450 22,238 -8.04% 0.35% 26-27 (estimate) 12,425 12,401 0.19% 20,550 22,238 -7.59% 0.30% Fiscal Residential Change from % change Commercial Change from % change Year Tons PY (tons) from PY Tons PY (tons) from PY
20-21 14,236 966 7.28% 20,594 (935) -4.34%
21-22 13,191 (1,045) -7.34% 20,888 294 1.43%
22-23 12,775 (416) -3.16% 20,766 (122) -0.58%
23-24 12,793 19 0.15% 20,687 (79) -0.38%
24-25 12,388 (405) -3.17% 20,374 (313) -1.51%
25-26 (estimate) 12,425 37 0.30% 20,450 76 0.37%
26-27 (estimate) 12,425 - 0.00% 20,550 100 0.49%
Avg. tonnage change per year since FY 08-092 : (69.37) (231.68) Avg. percentage change per year since FY 08-092 : -0.4% -1.1% 2 Only the last five years are presented.
1 Mean calculations are based on information from fiscal year 2008 though 2023. Only the last five years are presented in the schedule.

Findings:

No exceptions were noted.