City Council - July 08, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
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1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER CAZARES
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1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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2. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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3. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS
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4. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
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5. PRESENTATIONS
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5.1 PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF JULY 2025 AS PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH Public Comments:
5.2 PROCLAIMING JULY 8, 2025, AS METROPOLITAN AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ANTI-POVERTY (MAAC) DAY Public Comments:
5.3 PRESENTATION OF THE LA MESA COMMUNITY PARKING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION TO UPDATE PARKING METER RATES, PARKING PERMIT PRICING, AND PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM GUIDELINES IN PARKING DISTRICT ONE Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Parking Commission Recommendation to Update Parking Meter Rates, Permit Pricing and Parking Permit Guidelines.pdf
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
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NOTE: In accordance with state law, an item not scheduled on the agenda may be brought forward by the general public for comment; however, the City Council will not be able to discuss or take any action on the item at this meeting. If appropriate, the item will be referred to Staff or placed on a future agenda.
7. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
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8. BOARD AND COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
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8.1 ANNUAL INTERVIEW OF APPLICANTS FOR OPENINGS ON THE CITY’S BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Attachments
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1. Memo_Board and Commission Annual Interviews 2025-07-08.pdf
2. Attachment A - Board and Commission Interviews.July.pdf Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
9. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
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9.1 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO FILL THE UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD Attachments
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1. Memo_CPOB Police Beat 4 Appointment 2025-07-08.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution CPOB Appointment 2025-07-08.pdf
3. Attachment B - Applicant List CPOB_July.pdf
Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Recommended Motion:
The Mayor make the appointment to fill the unscheduled vacancy on the Community Police Oversight Board, with the approval of Council, and adopt the Resolution confirming the appointment.
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
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This is the time in which members of the Council or audience may pull items from the CONSENT CALENDAR for discussion. Public Comments are also invited on Consent Calendar items.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
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(Items 11.1 through 11.13)
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 11.1 through 11.13.
11.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING Public Comments:
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
11.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025 Attachments
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1. Post-Meeting Minutes - City Council Special Meeting_May27_2025.pdf Recommended Motion:
Approve.
11.3 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025 Attachments
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1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_May27_2025.pdf
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
11.4 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, LA MESA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING, AND CITY OF LA MESA SUCCESSOR AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025 Attachments
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1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC PFA SA_Jun10_2025.pdf
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
11.5 RESOLUTION AWARDING A TASK ORDER TO CHEN RYAN ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE INDUSTRIAL AREA ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (WALKABILITY STUDY) Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Professional Services Agreement to CRA for the Walkability Study of Industrial Area 7-08-25 .pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Task Order Industrial Roadway Area Improvements.pdf
3. Attachment B - Proposal.pdf
4. Attachment C - Walkability Study Area Map.pdf
5. Attachment D - Fiscal Certificate_Task Order for Industrial Area Walkability Study.pdf Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
11.6 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO NV5 TO PERFORM APPRAISAL REVIEW SERVICES FOR THE GROSSMONT CENTER DRIVE REHABILITATION AND WIDENING PROJECT (CIP NO. 8309) Attachments
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1. Staff Report_NV5 CO for Grossmont Center Bridge.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_NV5 ROW.pdf
3. Attachment B - Amendment for additional ROW Services.pdf
4. Attachment C - Fiscal Certificate_NV5 GCD Bridge.pdf Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
11.7 RESOLUTIONS AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR THE 2025 PAVING PROJECT Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Bid 25-17 Paving Project 7-8-25.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Bid 25-17 Award.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution_Ardurra Inspection Award.pdf
4. Attachment C - Bid Tabulation.pdf
5. Attachment D - Ardurra FDR Proposal.pdf
6. Attachment E - Paving Project Map.pdf
7. Attachment F - Fiscal Certificate_Bid 25-17 2025 Paving Project.pdf Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolutions.
a.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE LOW BIDDER FOR BID 25-17 AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE 2025 PAVING PROJECT TO HAZARD CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING, INC. (CIP NO. 8304) Public Comments:
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
b.
RESOLUTION APPROVING A TASK ORDER TO ARDURRA TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE 2025 PAVING PROJECT (CIP NO. 8304) Public Comments:
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
11.8 RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2024-1135 (4200 LOWELL STREET) Attachments
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1. Staff Report_DRB Ratification 2024-1135 (Lowell St.).pdf
2. Attachment A - Design Review Board Certificate of Action.pdf
3. Attachment B - Design Guidelines for Wireless Communication Facilities.pdf
4. Attachment C - Photo simulations.pdf
A PROPOSED WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY CONSISTING OF A 185 SQUARE FOOT 8 FOOT HIGH EQUIPMENT SHELTER AND ASSOCIATED ANTENNAE MOUNTED ON A LIGHT POLE AT 4200 LOWELL STREET, APN 475-050-06-00, IN THE URBAN RESIDENTIAL (R1) ZONE Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
11.9 RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2025-0903 (GROSSMONT SHOPPING CENTER) Attachments
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1. Staff Report_2025-0903 (5500 Grossmont Center Dr) DRB Ratification.pdf
2. Attachment A - Draft DRB Certificate of Action.pdf
3. Attachment B - SitePhotos.pdf
PHASE 1 OF THE GROSSMONT SHOPPING CENTER PROJECT; 5500 GROSSMONT CENTER DRIVE, (APNS 490-261-09-00 AND 490-261-10-00) IN THE C-G-D (GENERAL COMMMERCIAL / GROSSMONT OVERLAY / URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
11.10 RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2025-0498 (6957 UNIVERSITY AVENUE) Attachments
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1. Staff Report_6957 University Avenue Redesign Project.pdf
2. Attachment A - DRB Certificate of Action 6957 University Avenue Project 2025-0498.pdf
3. Attachment B - Original Design Approved by DRB 2019-10-28.pdf
4. Attachment C - Redesign Approved by DRB 2025-06-25.pdf A REDESIGN OF A PROPOSED TWO-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 6957 UNIVERSITY AVENUE IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY / MIXED USE OVERLAY) ZONE Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
11.11 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING MAP FOR 9365 CARMICHAEL DRIVE Attachments
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1. Memo_Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2nd Reading_Project 2022-0492.pdf
2. Attachment A - Draft Ordinance Approving the Zoning Ordinance Amendment_Project 2022-0492.pdf APPROVAL OF SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF 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) Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.
11.12 RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A REPORT BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING SB1205 REPORTING COMPLIANCE WITH THE ANNUAL INSPECTION OF CERTAIN OCCUPANCIES PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13146.2 AND 13146.3 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Resolution regarding SB1205 Reporting 2025.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_SB1205 Reporting 2025.pdf
Staff Reference: Chief Koch
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
11.13 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR THE OPERATION STONEGARDEN GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $175,000 Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Operation StoneGarden (OPSG) Grant.pdf
2. Attachment A - OPSG Resolution 2024-25.pdf
3. Attachment B - FY 2024 OPSG_Memorandum Of Agreement_FINAL.pdf
4. Attachment C - Exhibit A - FY 2024 OPSG Budget Worksheet.pdf
5. Attachment D - Exhibit B - FY 2024 OPSG Standard Assurances.pdf
6. Attachment E - Exhibit C - FY 2024 OPSG Required Federal Grant Provisions.pdf
7. Attachment F - Exhibit D - FY 2024 OPSG Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification Form.pdf
8. Attachment G - Exhibit E - FY 2024 OPSG Operations Order.pdf Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
12. ORDINANCE: FIRST READING
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12.1 ORDINANCE RENAMING COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND COMMISSION AND UPDATING SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY OF THE LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE OF PARK AREAS Attachments
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1. Staff Report_ Ordinance Renaming Parks and Recreation Department .pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance to rename Parks and Recreation.pdf CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA AMENDING THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE (INCLUDING CHAPTER 2.32, SECTION 2.16.15(D)(6), CHAPTERS 9.04, 9.05, AND 9.06) TO DO THE FOLLOWING: (1) RENAME (A) "COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT" TO "PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT," (B) "COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION" TO "PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION," AND (C) "DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES" TO "DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION;" AND, (2) SHIFT THE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY OF LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE OF PARK AREAS TO THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS OR HER DESIGNEE Staff Reference: Ms. Lee
Recommended Motion:
Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.
13. HEARING/ORDINANCE: FIRST READING
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13.1 CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA AMENDING SECTION 17.12 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADJUST THE SCHEDULE OF SEWER SERVICE CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026 AND 2027 Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Ordinance Amending Section 17.12 of the La Mesa Municipal Code.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance Amending Section 17.12 of LMMC for Sewer Service Charges.pdf
3. Attachment B - Protest Letters .pdf
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
(1) Approve the proposed sewer rate increase of 5.96 percent for Fiscal Year 2026, and 5.04 percent for Fiscal Year 2027; and (2) Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.
14. HEARING
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14.1 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2025-2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN Attachments
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1. Staff Report_2025-2027 CDBG Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan (CDBG).pdf
3. Attachment B - 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan.pdf
4. Attachment C - Citizen Participation Plan.pdf
5. Attachment D - June 10, 2025 Staff Report.pdf
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PLANNING PERIOD JULY 2025 THROUGH JUNE 2029, THE PROGRAM YEAR 2025-2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM, AND THE AMENDMENT TO THE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN (CPP), AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution adopting the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan which includes the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan and amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan.
15. COUNCIL INITIATED
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15.1 CONSIDERATION OF REQUIRING COUNCIL APPROVAL TO CANCEL AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEED RESTRICTIONS OR AGREEMENTS - COUNCILMEMBER CAZARES AND COUNCILMEMBER SUZUKI Attachments
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1. CI.Cazares.Suzuki_Affordable Housing.pdf
16. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
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17. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))
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18. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
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19. ADJOURNMENT
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