City Council - August 12, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
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1.1 INVOCATION - VICE MAYOR DILLARD
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1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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2. ANNUAL ROTATION OF THE VICE MAYOR
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1. Memo_Annual Rotation of the Vice Mayor 2025-08-12.pdf
3. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
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4. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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5. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS
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6. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
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7. PRESENTATIONS
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7.1 CITY TREASURER'S QUARTERLY REPORT
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1. Staff Report_City Treasurer's Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2025.pdf
2. Attachment A - Schedule of Investments Summary Quarter Ending 06-30-25.pdf
3. Attachment B - Schedule of Investments 06-30-25.pdf
7.2 PRESENTATION FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) REGARDING THE STATUS OF THE STATE ROUTE 124/94 AUXILIARY LANE WIDENING PROJECT Attachments
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1. Memo_Presentation from Caltrans regarding SR125 Aux lanes widening.pdf
8. 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.
9. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
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10. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
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10.1 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO FILL AN UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION Attachments
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1. Memo_Planning Commission Appointment Unscheduled Vacancy 2025-08-12.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution Planning Commission Appointment 2025-08-12.pdf
3. Attachment B - List of Applicant Planning Commission_August.pdf
11. 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.
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
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(Items 12.1 through 12.14)
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 12.1 through 12.14.
12.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING Public Comments:
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
12.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2025 Attachments
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1. Post-Meeting Minutes - City Council Special Meeting_Jul22_2025.pdf Recommended Motion:
Approve.
12.3 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2025 Attachments
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1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_Jul22_2025.pdf
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
12.4 CONSIDERATION OF A BUY/SELL AGREEMENT TO CONVEY A REMNANT PARCEL (8213 UNIVERSITY AVENUE) TO CARLTON SELL, LLC Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Buy-Sell Agreement to Convey a Remnant Parcel (8213 University Ave.) to Carlton Sell, LLC.pdf
2. Attachment A - Buy_Sell Agreement.pdf
Staff Reference: Mr. Dedmon
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
12.5 PERMIT AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY UPDATE (APRIL 2025 - JUNE 2025) Attachments
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1. Memo_Permit and Development Quarterly Update 2025-08-12.pdf
2. Attachment A - Applications and Issued Permits by Permit Type.pdf Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Receive and file.
12.6 RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2022-1599 QDOBA (CALI QUESO CORP) 8303 PARKWAY DRIVE Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Project 2022-1599 DRB Ratification.pdf
2. Attachment A - Draft Resolution ratifying the DRB Approval.pdf
3. Attachment B - Site Photographs.pdf
4. Attachment C - DRB Certificate of Action.pdf
5. Attachment D - Notice of Decision NOD 2025-05.pdf
6. Attachment E - Resolution No. PC-2025-14.pdf
7. Attachment F - Project Plans.pdf
8. Attachment G - Color and Materials Board.pdf
9. Attachment H - May 12, 2025 DRB Staff Report.pdf
A PROPOSED DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT AT 8303 PARKWAY DRIVE, APN 490-592-04-00 AND 490-592-02-00 IN THE C-G-D (GENERAL COMMERCIAL/ GROSSMONT OVERLAY/ URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
12.7 HOMELESS OUTREACH AND MOBILE ENGAGEMENT (“HOME”) PROGRAM QUARTERLY REPORT (APRIL 2025 – JUNE 2025) Attachments
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1. Memo_HOME 2nd Quarter Report 2025-08-12.pdf
2. Attachment A - HOME 2025 2nd Quarter Report.pdf
Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney
Recommended Motion:
Receive and file.
12.8 RESOLUTIONS APPROVING A SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENTS TO THE POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES BENEFIT PLAN Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Side Letter POA Police Services Technican POST Cert.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_POA Side letter POST pay PST.pdf
3. Attachment B - Exhibit 1 Side Letter POA POST Pay for PSTs.pdf
4. Attachment C - Resolution_COMP PLAN FIRE and POLICE MGT.pdf Staff Reference: Ms. Spaniol
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolutions.
a.
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT TO THE 2024-2027 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND THE LA MESA POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION Public Comments:
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT TO ADD SECTION 1.32.2 PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING ("POST") INCENTIVE PROGRAM (POLICE SERVICES TECHNICIAN CLASSIFICATIONS) TO THE 2024-2027 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND THE LA MESA POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
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RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES BENEFIT COMPENSATION PLAN Public Comments:
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES BENEFIT COMPENSATION PLAN TO INCLUDE A POST INCENTIVE PAY FOR THE POLICE CHIEF CLASSIFICATION AND FOR THE FIRE SAFETY MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS TO HAVE THE SAME CONVERSION FACTOR FOR LEAVE BANKS AS REPRESENTED FIRE EMPLOYEES Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
12.9 RESOLUTION TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH EVIDENT ID, INC. FOR INSURANCE VERIFICATION MANAGED SERVICES Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Evident ID Insurance Verification 2025-08-12.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Piggyback Agreement_Insurance Verification Service.pdf
3. Attachment B - Signed-La Mesa Standard Contractor Agreement with Evident_2025Aug.pdf Staff Reference: Ms. Spaniol
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
12.10 RESOLUTION TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR ORIGAMI RISK, LLC, FOR RISK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SERVICES Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Origami Risk LLC 2025-08-12.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Piggyback Agreement_Risk Management System 2025-08-12.pdf
3. Attachment B - City of La Mesa - Standard Contractor Agreement with Cyber 2025 (Origami Signed).pdf Staff Reference: Ms. Spaniol
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
12.11 RESOLUTION TO AWARD RFP 25-15 FOR UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS AS A SERVICE (UCAAS) TO ICS, INTELESYS, INC. FOR A NEW CITYWIDE TELEPHONE SYSTEM Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Award RFP 25-15 for Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) to Intelesys.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_RFP 25-15_Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS).pdf
3. Attachment B - Intelesys_UCaaS_Agreement_DRAFT.pdf
4. Fiscal Impact Certificate - RFP 25-15 Unified Communications as a Service (UCAAS).pdf Staff Reference: Mr. Munzenmaier
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
12.12 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR PUBLIC WORKS MUTUAL AID Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement.pdf
3. Attachment B - Signature_page.pdf
4. Attachment C - Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement.pdf
5. Attachment D - Public Works Mutual Aid_procedures_guide.pdf
6. Attachment E - Membership Map.pdf
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
12.13 RESOLUTIONS TO ACCEPT BID NO. 25-12, AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO S.C. VALLEY ENGINEERING, INC., AND CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING ALTERNATIVES RELATED THERETO Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Construction Contract for CIP No. 8103, Phase 6 Sewer - 2025-08-12.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Award Construction Contract to S.C. Valley Engineering, Inc.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution to Request Additional Funding.pdf
4. Attachment C - Bid Summary.pdf
5. Attachment D - Project Location Map.pdf
6. Attachment E- State Board Correspondance.pdf
7. Fiscal Certificate - Phase 6 Sewer Improvements Project_S.C. Valley Engineering, Inc.pdf
8. Fiscal Certificate - Bid No. 25-12_S.C. Valley Engineering, Inc.pdf Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolutions.
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RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID NO. 25-12, PHASE 6 SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 8103) AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO S.C. VALLEY ENGINEERING, INC.
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Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
b.
STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN (NO. 8608-110)
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REQUEST TO THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR AN INCREASE IN THE STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN NO. 8608-110, ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM THE LOAN IF APPROVED, AND APPROPRIATING THE EXPENDITURE IN A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT ACCOUNT Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
12.14 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 Attachments
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1. Memo_2025-2026 Prop D Refunding Bonds Property Tax Levy 2025-08-12.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_2025-2026 Prop D Refunding Bonds Levy Rate.pdf
3. Attachment B - Calculation of GO Bond Property Tax Rate 2025-26 (08-12-25).pdf Staff Reference: Mr. Herrera
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
13. STAFF REPORT
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13.1 CONSIDERATION OF THE BIENNIAL CITY COUNCIL SALARY REVIEW (AS DIRECTED BY COUNCIL) Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Biennial City Council Salary Review.pdf Staff Reference: Mr. Dedmon
Recommended Motion:
Provide direction to staff regarding a possible adjustment to compensation for the Mayor, Councilmembers, and City Treasurer.
14. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
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14.1 CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE CONTRACT FOR THE CITY MANAGER Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Adjustments to the Contract for the City Manager.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Fifth Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement.pdf Reference: Subcommittee for City Manager Contract Adjustments Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution to effectuate the amendments to the City Manager contract.
14.2 CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE CONTRACT FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Adjustments to the Contract for the City Attorney.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Fifth Amendment to the City Attorney Employment Agreement.pdf Reference: Subcommittee for City Attorney Contract Adjustments Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution to effectuate the amendments to the City Attorney contract.
15. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
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15.1 LETTER FROM THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REQUESTING THE DESIGNATION OF A VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE, OCTOBER 8 THROUGH OCTOBER 10, 2025, IN LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA Attachments
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1. Memo _Designation of Voting Delegates League of CA Cities Annual Conference 2025-08-12.pdf
2. Attachment A - 2025 Voting Delegate Information Packet.pdf Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Recommended Motion:
Designate one voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates to represent the City at the General Assembly on October 10, 2025, during the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo.
16. COUNCIL INITIATED
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16.1 CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT CALIFORNIA POLLUTERS PAY CLIMATE SUPERFUND ACT (SB 684 and SB 1243) - VICE MAYOR DILLARD Attachments
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1. Memo_CI.Vice Mayor Dillard_Support Climate Superfund SB684 and 1243 2025-08-12.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act (SB 684 and AB 1243)-xxx.pdf
17. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
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18. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))
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19. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
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20. ADJOURNMENT
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PLEASE NOTE
: Pursuant to La Mesa Municipal Code § 2.08.010, the second Council meeting in the month of August shall serve as a summer recess. The next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.