City Council - September 23, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
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1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER SUZUKI
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1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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2. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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3. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS
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4. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
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5. PRESENTATIONS
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5.1 PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 5 - 11, 2025, AS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK Public Comments:
5.2 PRESENTATION ON A NEW BUILDING SPACE NEEDS ANALYSIS FOR CITY HALL AND POST OFFICE RELOCATION TO ALLOW FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE LIBRARY Attachments
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1. Staff Report_City Hall Space Needs Analysis Presentation 2025-09-23.pdf
2. La Mesa City Hall_Space Needs Analysis.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 APPOINTMENTS
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8.1 RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION Attachments
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1. Memo_2025 Annual YAC Appointments.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution.September.YAC.pdf
3. Attachment B - 2025 List of Applicants_YAC.pdf
Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Recommended Motion:
The Mayor appoint members to fill the openings on the City's Youth Advisory Commission, with the approval of the Council, and adopt Resolution confirming the appointments.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
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This is the time in which members of the Council or audience may pull items from the CONSENT CALENDAR for discussion. Public Comments are also invited on Consent Calendar items.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
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(Items 10.1 through 10.11)
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. *If a public hearing item is part of the Consent Calendar, the public hearing shall be deemed held if the item is not removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion and possible action (Items 10.4 and 10.5).
Recommended Motion:
Approve Consent Calendar Items 10.1 through 10.11.
10.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING Public Comments:
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
10.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 Attachments
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1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_Sep09_2025.pdf
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
10.3 RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2025-0657 (8703 MURRAY DRIVE) Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Project 2025-0657_Ratification of Design Review of New Soapy Joes Car Wash Facility.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Project 2025-0657 Ratification_Soapy Joes Car Wash.pdf
3. Attachment B - Project 2025-0657 Plans_Soap Joes Car Wash Facility.pdf
4. Attachment C - DRB Certificate of Action_Project 2025-0657.pdf RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2025-0657 (MURRAY) - A NEW SOAPY JOE'S CAR WASH FACILITY AT 8703 MURRAY DRIVE, APN 490-261-06-00 IN THE C-G-D (GENERAL COMMERCIAL / GROSSMONT OVERLAY / URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
10.4 *FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT ("CAPER") FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report 2025-09-23.pdf
2. Attachment A - Draft FY2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report .pdf CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE DRAFT CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT FOR THE PLANNING PERIOD FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2025, FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FOR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ("HUD") FUNDING PROGRAMS Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Approve the draft Fiscal Year 2024–2025 CAPER and authorize staff to make any necessary corrections and submit it to HUD by September 28, 2025.
10.5 *TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1982 (“TEFRA”) HEARING FOR THE LEARNING CHOICE ACADEMY – EAST COUNTY LOCATED AT 4215 SPRING STREET Attachments
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1. Staff Report_TEFRA Hearing_The Learning Choice Academy 2025-09-23.pdf
2. Attachment A - TEFRA Resolution_CMFA Charter School Revenue Bonds_The Learning Choice Academy.pdf
3. Attachment B - Email Requesting TEFRA Hearing for The Learning Choice Academy.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY OF ITS CHARTER SCHOOL REVENUE BONDS (THE LEARNING CHOICE ACADEMY PROJECT) SERIES 2025 IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING AND/OR REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, CONSTRUCTION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF CERTAIN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITIES AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO Staff Reference: Mr. Herrera
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
10.6 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH ROGERS, ANDERSON, MALODY & SCOTT, LLP FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 AUDIT Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Agreement with RAMS LLP for FY25 Audit Services 2025-09-23.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Audit Services FY25.pdf
3. Attachment B - RAMS_Agreement_FY25 Audit Services.pdf Staff Reference: Mr. Herrera
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
10.7 RESOLUTION AWARDING THE PURCHASE OF A FORD 350 HR CARGO VAN ELECTRIC VEHICLE FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO SEDANO FORD Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Award the Purchase of Ford Cargo Van Electric Vehicle to Sedano Ford 2025-09-23.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Ford 350 HR Cargo EV Van_09.23.2025.pdf
3. Attachment B - Pricing Summary.pdf
Staff Reference: Mr. Munzenmaier
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
10.8 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL FOR THE ALCOHOL POLICING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM GRANT Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant 2025-09-23.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant.pdf
3. Attachment B - Standard Agreement_Alcohol Beverage Control Department.pdf
4. Exhibit A - Scope_of_Work.pdf
5. Exhibit B - Budget Detail and Payment Provison.pdf
6. Exhibit C - General Terms and Conditions.pdf
7. Exhibit D - Special Terms and Conditions.pdf
Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
10.9 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TASK ORDER TO GEOCON, INC., FOR GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES FOR THE CITYWIDE STREETS REHABILITATION PROJECT (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 8308) Attachments
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1. Staff Report_ Agreement with Geocon Inc_Streets Rehab Project 2025-09-23.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Streets Rehab Project.pdf
3. Attachment B - Geocon Inc Proposal_Streets Rehab Project.pdf
4. Attachment C - Maintenance Zones.pdf
5. Fiscal Certificate_Street Rehab Project.pdf
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
10.10 RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 12.64.020 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE DECREASING THE SPEED LIMIT ON MURRAY DRIVE FROM GROSSMONT CENTER DRIVE TO SEVERIN DRIVE FROM 40 TO 35 MPH Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Speed Limit Reduction_Murray Drive 2025-09-23.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Speed Limit Reduction Murray Drive.pdf
3. Attachment B - Engineering and Traffic Survey_Murray Drive Speed Limit Reduction .pdf Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
10.11 NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM QUARTERLY STATUS REPORT Attachments
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1. Staff Report_NTMP Quarterly Report 2025-09-23.pdf
2. Attachment A - NTMP Draft Petition.pdf
3. Attachment B - NTMP Draft Matrix Update2.pdf
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Receive and file.
11. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING
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11.1 OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS ORDINANCE
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1. Memo_Objective Design Standards Ordinance Second Reading.pdf
2. Attachment A - Draft Ordinance_Objective Design Standards.pdf CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 24 (ZONING) OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 24.054 ENTITLED “OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS” REGARDING HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PURSUANT TO THE HOUSING ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65589.5) Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.
11.2 COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE ORDINANCE
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1. Memo_Ordinance Second Reading_Council Meeting Recess LMMC Section 2.08.010.pdf
2. Attachment A - Draft Ordinance Section 2.08.010 Meetings_Council Meeting Recess.pdf CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.08.010 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH THE FIRST REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN AUGUST AND SECOND MEETING IN NOVEMBER AS A SUMMER AND HOLIDAY RECESS, RESPECTIVELY Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Recommended Motion:
Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.
12. STAFF REPORTS
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12.1 CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF THE LA MESA COMMUNITY PARKING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR THE LA MESA VILLAGE ENHANCEMENT FUND PROGRAM, AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND MODIFYING PROGRAM GUIDELINES Attachments
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1. Staff Report_Community Parking Commission Recommendation for Village Enhancement Fund Program 2025-09-23.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution - VEF Program FY25-26 Award.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution - VEF Program Modification.pdf
4. Attachment C - VEF Applications_FY25-26.pdf
5. Attachment D - Fiscal Impact Statement.pdf
Recommended Motion:
(1) Approve the allocation of La Mesa Village Enhancement Fund Program funding, as recommended by the La Mesa Community Parking Commission, in the amount of $12,673.70 each for the following events: 2025 Holiday in the Village, 2026 San Diego Made Spring Market, 2026 Classic Car Show, 2026 Taste of the Village, and 2026 Oktoberfest; (2) Adopt Resolution appropriating $63,369 from the Downtown Parking Fund to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Downtown Village Enhancement Fund budget; and (3) Adopt Resolution approving the La Mesa Community Parking Commission's recommendation to modify the La Mesa Village Enhancement Fund Program.
13. COUNCIL INITIATED
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13.1 CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING A COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE TO REVIEW EXISTING REGULATIONS GOVERNING GROUP HOMES AND FACILITIES AND TO CONSIDER ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS TO ENHANCE LOCAL CONTROL - VICE MAYOR CAZARES Attachments
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1. CI.Cazares_Regulations Governing Group Homes Subcommittee 2025-09-23.pdf
14. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
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15. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))
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16. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
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17. ADJOURNMENT
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