City Council - December 09, 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.
Mayor Arapostathis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION - VICE MAYOR CAZARES
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 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. PRESENTATIONS
Public Comments:
5.1 HEARTLAND FIRE AND RESCUE INSURANCE SERVICES OFFICE (ISO) CLASS 1 RECERTIFICATION PRESENTATION Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 5.1 Heartland Fire Class 1 Recertification_PowerPoint.pdf Chief Koch expressed his appreciation for Heartland Fire & Rescue’s Class One recertification and introduced Andy Bolton, Senior Field Representative with ISO, who provided a PowerPoint presentation on the recertification and ISO evaluation process. Mr. Bolton reported that Heartland Fire & Rescue, which serves El Cajon, La Mesa, and Lemon Grove, achieved an ISO Class 1 Public Protection Classification effective February 1, 2026, noting that Class 1 is the highest rating, earned by less than one percent of communities nationwide, and may improve insurance outcomes for property owners. He also presented Chief Koch with a plaque recognizing the Class 1 certification.
Following Council questions and comments, no action was taken.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Public Comments:
There were no public comments.
7. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
Public Comments:
There were no conflicts of interest disclosed.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
The following members of the public spoke on Item 9.10:
Dennis Frey
Nathan Rourke
Lisa Flanagan
Dawn Caldwell
Zoe Varela Beltz
Emily Vargas
Dorothy Salazar
Allie Santos
Tinley
Cora Frey
Avery Santos
Ryan
Reagan
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
(Items 9.1 through 9.14)
*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 9.4, 9.6, 9.9, and 9.14).
Consent Calendar Items 9.5 and 9.10 were pulled for separate consideration.
Vice Mayor Cazares made comments on Item 9.12.
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Vice Mayor Cazares
Approve Consent Calendar Items 9.1 through 9.14, except for Items 9.5 and 9.10.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, Vice Mayor Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki Approved (5 to 0)
9.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING Public Comments:
Approve.
9.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND LA MESA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_Nov12_2025 - English.pdf
Approve.
9.3 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH INFRASTRUCTURE PRODUCTIONS, LLC, FOR VIDEO AND MULTIMEDIA SERVICES Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Video and Multimedia Services Agreement 2025-12-09.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Video and Multimedia Services.pdf
3. Attachment B - Standard Agreement_Video and Multimedia Services.pdf
4. Fiscal Impact Certificate_Video and Multimedia Services Agreement.pdf Resolution No. 2025-144
Adopt Resolution.
9.4 *PROJECT 2025-1470 (CHURCHILL) - REQUEST TO DESIGNATE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4250 EASTRIDGE DRIVE (APN 475-230-09-00) AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK AND ESTABLISH A PROPERTY PRESERVATION (MILLS ACT) AGREEMENT Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Project 2025-1470_4250 Eastridge Drive Historic Landmark and Mills Act Review.pdf
2. Attachment A - Draft Resolution for Historic Landmark Designation.pdf
3. Attachment B - Draft Resolution for Mills Act Agreement.pdf
4. Attachment C - Resolution HPC 2025-03 Recommending Landmark Designation.pdf
5. Attachment D - Resolution HPC 2025-04 Recommending Mills Act Agreement.pdf
6. Attachment E - Historic Landmark Nomination Report.pdf Resolution No. 2025-145 and Resolution No. 2025-146
Adopt Resolutions.
a.
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE H.J. MOREHOUSE/O'NEIL HOUSE AT 4250 EASTRIDGE DRIVE AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2025-145
Adopt Resolution.
b.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A HISTORIC LANDMARK PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNER OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK KNOWN AS THE H.J. MOREHOUSE/O'NEIL HOUSE AT 4250 EASTRIDGE DRIVE Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2025-146
Adopt Resolution.
9.6 *2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo_2025 Building Code Adoption Ordinance_2nd Reading 2025-12-09.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance_2025 Building Code Update.pdf
3. Attachment B - 2025 CA Building Standards Code Review of Changes.pdf AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, WHICH INCLUDES: (1) THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (WITH APPENDIX J) INCORPORATING THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE; (2) THE 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE INCORPORATING THE 2024 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE; (3) THE 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE INCORPORATING THE 2024 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE; (4) THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE INCORPORATING THE 2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE; (5) THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE INCORPORATING THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE; (6) THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; (7) THE 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE INCORPORATING THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE; (8) THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; (9) THE 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL CODE; AND (10) THE 2025 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE; AND AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH Ordinance No. 2025-2923
Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.
9.7 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA ADDING A NEW SECTION 24.053.080.D TO THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE CANCELLATION OF AFFORDABLE OR SENIOR HOUSING AGREEMENTS Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo_Affordable Housing Agreements Ordinance_2nd Reading 2025-12-09.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance Section 24.053.080.D Affordable Senior Housing.pdf Ordinance No. 2025-2924
Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.
9.8 RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE GENERAL FUND RESERVES AND APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH OPENGOV, INC. FOR SOFTWARE SERVICES Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Agreement with OpenGov, Inc for Extension of Software Services 2025-12-09.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_OpenGov Extension.pdf
3. Attachment B - OpenGov_ERP Master Services Agreement_DRAFT.pdf
4. Fiscal Impact Certificate_OpenGov Software Services Extension.pdf Resolution No. 2025-147
Adopt Resolution.
9.9 *2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo_2025 Fire Code Adoption Ordinance_2nd Reading 2025-12-09.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance Adopting 2025 Edition of the CA Fire Code.pdf
3. Attachment B - Ordinance Strikeout and Code References_2025 Fire Code.pdf AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, KNOWN AS THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 9 (CCR, T-24, P-9), INCORPORATING THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2025 EDITION PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS; AND AMENDING TITLE 11 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH Ordinance No. 2025-2925
Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.
9.11 POLICE CHIEF’S QUARTERLY OPERATIONS REPORT (JULY 2025 – SEPTEMBER 2025) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo_La Mesa Police Department 3rd Quarter Report 2025-12-09.pdf
2. Attachment A - La Mesa Police Department 3rd Quarter Report 2025.pdf Receive and file.
9.12 RESOLUTION ADDING SUBSECTION 12.28.030(74.21) TO THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, DESIGNATING OAKLAND ROAD A STOP STREET AT KIOWA DRIVE Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Designating Oakland Road a Stop Street at Kiowa Drive 2025-12-09.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Designating Oakland Rd a Stop Street at Kiowa Dr.pdf
3. Attachment B - Exhibit.pdf
4. Attachment C - Stop Warrant Study.pdf
Resolution No. 2025-148
Adopt Resolution.
9.13 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH MOBILE MODULAR MANAGEMENT CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF A MOBILE MODULAR OFFICE SPACE FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS YARD (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 8612) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Agreement_Mobile Modular Management Corporation 2025-12-09.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Mobile Modular Management Corporation Agreement.pdf
3. Attachment B - Quote_Mobile Modular Management Corporation.pdf
4. Fiscal Impact Certificate_Mobile Modular Management Corporation Agreement.pdf Resolution No. 2025-149
Adopt Resolution.
9.14 *RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH PRECISION ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR THE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF A SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM AT THE PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS YARD Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Contract with Precision Electric Company for Solar Electric Energy System 2025-12-09.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Solar Electric Energy System.pdf
3. Attachment B - Solar Savings Analysis.pdf
4. Attachment C - Proposal_Precision Electric Company.pdf
5. Fiscal Impact Certificate_Precision Electric Company Agreement.pdf Resolution No. 2025-150
Adopt Resolution.
9.5 RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2023-2716 (CROSSBY PROPERTY LLC) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_ Ratification of Design Review Board Approval_Project 2023-2716_7285 University Ave.pdf
2. Attachment A - Draft Resolution _Project 2023-2716_7285 University Ave.pdf
3. Attachment B - Plans_Project 2023-2716_7285 University Ave.pdf
4. Attachment C - Certificate of Action DRB_Project 2023-2716.pdf RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2023-2716 FOR AN 18-UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 7285 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, APNs 474-181-17-00, 474-181-18-00, AND 474-181-19-00 IN THE C-F-D-MU (GENERAL COMMERCIAL/FLOODWAY OVERLAY/URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY/MIXED USE OVERLAY) ZONE Councilmember Lothian asked questions regarding project specifics, including parking requirements, proximity to public transportation, provisions for very low-income housing, and the project timeline.
Director of Community Development Santos responded to Councilmember Lothian’s questions.
Resolution No. 2025-143
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Councilmember Dillard
Adopt Resolution.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, Vice Mayor Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki Approved (5 to 0)
9.10 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIELD ALLOCATION AND USE POLICY AND REPEALING THE EXISTING FIELD USE SCHEDULING POLICY Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Update to the Field Use Scheduling Policy 2025-12-09.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Update to the Field Allocation and Use Policy.pdf
3. Attachment B - Field Allocation and Use Policy 2025.pdf The Mayor and City Council asked questions regarding the proposed Field Allocation and Use Policy, including the point system and implementation process.
Director of Parks and Recreation Thompson responded to the Council’s inquiries.
Resolution No. 2025-142
Moved By
Vice Mayor Cazares
Seconded By
Mayor Arapostathis
Adopt Resolution approving the Field Allocation and Use Policy and repealing the existing Field Use Scheduling Policy, with the condition that the Policy return to Council for reconsideration prior to April 30, 2026, and that Navajo Girls Fast Pitch Softball remain a City-sponsored league in perpetuity.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, Vice Mayor Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki Approved (5 to 0)
10. CONSENT CALENDAR - SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Public Comments:
(Items 10.1 through 10.2)
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Vice Mayor Cazares
Approve Consent Calendar Items 10.1 through 10.2.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, Vice Mayor Cazares, 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 Public Comments:
Approve.
10.2 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE LA MESA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Resolutions Adopting Successor Agency Administrative Budget and ROPS for FY26-27.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution 2025-xxx SA Admin Budget ROPS 26-27.pdf
3. Attachment B - SA Admin Budget FY 2026-2027.pdf
4. Attachment C - Resolution 2025-xxx SA ROPS 26-27.pdf
5. Attachment D - ROPS 2026-2027.pdf
Resolution No. 2025-047 SA and Resolution No. 2025-048 SA Adopt Resolutions.
a.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE 12-MONTH FISCAL YEAR PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 (ROPS 26-27 PERIOD), AND APPROVING RELATED ACTIONS Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2025-047 SA
Adopt Resolution.
b.
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS 26-27) FOR THE 12-MONTH FISCAL YEAR PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027, AND APPROVING RELATED ACTIONS Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2025-048 SA
Adopt Resolution.
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
Public Comments:
The 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:
Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m.