City Council - June 24, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council Agenda. Agenda Items can be taken out of order during the meeting.
The Agenda Items were considered in the order presented.
Vice Mayor Dillard called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER LOTHIAN
Public Comments:
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:
2. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Public Comments:
There were no comments.
3. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS
Public Comments:
The Vice Mayor, Council and staff made announcements and reported on various events taking place in the City. No action was taken.
4. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
Public Comments:
There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Public Comments:
Martha Bakkedahl provided suggestions on where the City should focus its efforts and funding instead of prioritizing the expansion of bike lanes, and shared concerns about the impact the recently approved 73-unit development on Jericho Road may have on the surrounding neighborhood and the City overall.
Brenda Hammond spoke about anger management and expressed her excitement for the Sundays at Six Concerts series.
6. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
Public Comments:
There were no conflicts of interest disclosed.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
There were no comments on Consent Calendar items.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
(Items 8.1 through 8.4)
Moved By
Councilmember Cazares
Seconded By
Councilmember Suzuki
Approve Consent Calendar Items 8.1 through 8.4.
For (4)
Vice Mayor Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, Councilmember Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki Absent (1)
Mayor Arapostathis
Approved (4 to 0)
8.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING Public Comments:
Approve.
8.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_May13_2025 .pdf
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 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_6.24.25 Resolution Approving Humane Society Agreement.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution Approving an agreement between the City of La Mesa and the SDHS.pdf
3. Attachment B - Animal Services Agreement.pdf
4. Attachment C - SDHS Impact Reports.pdf
Resolution No. 2025-069
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 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Reference_Resolution Approving 2025-2028 LMCEA MOU and Corresponding Classification and Salary Schedule .pdf
2. ATTACHMENT A - Resolution_LMCEA Memorandum of Understanding.pdf
3. ATTACHMENT B - Resolution_Management Benefit Plan.pdf
4. ATTACHMENT C - Resolution_Classification and Comp Plan.pdf
5. ATTACHMENT D - Exhibit A1. LMCEA MOU 2025-2028 MOU No TRACK CHANGES.pdf
6. ATTACHMENT E - Exhibit C1 2025-06-24 FY 25-26 Compensation Plan.pdf Adopt Resolutions.
a.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2025-2028 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND THE LA MESA CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2025-070
Adopt Resolution.
b.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED BENEFIT PLAN FOR UNREPRESENTED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2025-071
Adopt Resolution.
c.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 SALARY AND CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR LMCEA AND UNREPRESENTED CONFIDENTIAL AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2025-072
Adopt Resolution.
9. HEARINGS
Public Comments:
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") APPROVAL OF THE ANNEXATION Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_2022-0492 (9365 Carmichael Dr) CC.pdf
2. Attachment A - Draft Resolution Authorizing Application to LAFCO and Annexation.pdf
3. Attachment B - Draft Resolution Approving the General Plan Amendment.pdf
4. Attachment C - Draft Ordinance Approving the Zoning Ordinance Amendment.pdf
5. Attachment D - Resolution No. 15521.pdf
6. Attachment E - City Council Resolution No. 2023-016.pdf
7. Attachment F - Resolution No. PC-2025-09.pdf
8. Attachment G - Project Site Plan.pdf
9. Attachment H - Change of Organization LAFCO Application.pdf
10. 9.1 PowerPoint_Project 2022-0492 Carmichael.pdf
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.
Vice Mayor Dillard opened the hearing for Item 9.1.
Director of Community Development Santos provided a PowerPoint presentation outlining the proposed detachment of the property at 9365 Carmichael Drive from the County of San Diego and the San Miguel Consolidated Fire District, and its annexation into the City of La Mesa. The presentation detailed a General Plan Amendment and a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to designate the site as Suburban Residential, allowing one dwelling unit on the 11,986-square-foot lot. Director of Community Development Santos further stated that the project was found to be exempt from CEQA.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Moved By
Councilmember Cazares
Seconded By
Councilmember Lothian
Close the hearing.
For (4)
Vice Mayor Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, Councilmember Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki Absent (1)
Mayor Arapostathis
Approved (4 to 0)
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 Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2025-073
Moved By
Councilmember Lothian
Seconded By
Councilmember Cazares
Adopt Resolution.
For (4)
Vice Mayor Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, Councilmember Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki Absent (1)
Mayor Arapostathis
Approved (4 to 0)
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 Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2025-074
Moved By
Councilmember Cazares
Seconded By
Councilmember Lothian
Adopt Resolution.
For (4)
Vice Mayor Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, Councilmember Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki Absent (1)
Mayor Arapostathis
Approved (4 to 0)
c.
SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL/SCENIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY (R1S-P) ORDINANCE Public Comments:
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) City Attorney Sabine read the title of the Ordinance.
Moved By
Councilmember Suzuki
Seconded By
Councilmember Lothian
Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.
For (4)
Vice Mayor Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, Councilmember Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki Absent (1)
Mayor Arapostathis
Approved (4 to 0)
9.2 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RATE ADJUSTMENTS FOR EDCO DISPOSAL CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_EDCO 2025-2027 Rate Adjustment 2025-06-24.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution Authorizing Rate Adjustment 2025.pdf
3. Attachment B - Exhibit 1 - Proposed La Mesa Rates.pdf
4. Attachment C - Rate Comparison with Other Cities.pdf
5. Attachment D - Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures.pdf
6. Attachment E - Letters of Protest.pdf
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.
Vice Mayor Dillard opened the hearing for Item 9.2.
Environmental Sustainability Manager Ego gave a report on the rate proposal from EDCO, the Proposition 218 notification process, and the number of protest letters received. Environmental Sustainability Manager Ego also discussed the final report from an independent accounting firm that reviewed the rate increase request.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Moved By
Vice Mayor Dillard
Seconded By
Councilmember Cazares
Close the hearing.
For (4)
Vice Mayor Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, Councilmember Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki Absent (1)
Mayor Arapostathis
Approved (4 to 0)
Resolution No. 2025-075
Moved By
Vice Mayor Dillard
Seconded By
Councilmember Cazares
Approve the two-year EDCO rates for refuse, recycling, and organic waste collection for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, and adopt Resolution.
For (4)
Vice Mayor Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, Councilmember Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki Absent (1)
Mayor Arapostathis
Approved (4 to 0)
10. COUNCIL INITIATED
Public Comments:
10.1 CONSIDERATION OF IMPLEMENTING A TEMPORARY SPEED BUMP PROGRAM AS PART OF LA MESA'S NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - COUNCILMEMBER LOTHIAN Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CI.Lothian_Temporary Speed Bumps 2025-06-24.pdf
Barbie Wheeler expressed support for implementing a temporary speed hump program as part of the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program.
Jerry Jones spoke in support of the item but recommended implementing low-impact traffic calming measures, rather than relying solely on speed humps or bumps.
Councilmember Lothian explained the purpose of implementing a temporary speed hump program as part of the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program, clarified the difference between a speed hump and a speed bump, and noted that the agenda item should have referred to a speed hump program rather than a speed bump program.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Moved By
Councilmember Lothian
Seconded By
Councilmember Cazares
Direct staff to study the feasibility, legality, logistics, and other considerations associated with implementing a temporary speed hump program.
For (4)
Vice Mayor Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, Councilmember Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki Absent (1)
Mayor Arapostathis
Approved (4 to 0)
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
Public Comments:
The Vice Mayor and Council reported on various outside boards, commissions and committee meetings they attended. No action was taken.
12. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))
Public Comments:
There were no reports.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
Public Comments:
There were no remarks.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
Vice Mayor Dillard adjourned the meeting at 6:49 p.m.