City Council - March 24, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
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1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER LOTHIAN
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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. 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.
6. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
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7. 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.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
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(Items 8.1 through 8.9)
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 (Item 8.5).
Recommended Motion:
Approve Consent Calendar Items 8.1 through 8.9.
8.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING Public Comments:
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
8.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026 Attachments
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1. Post-Meeting Minutes - City Council Special Meeting_Mar10_2026.pdf Recommended Motion:
Approve.
8.3 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026 Attachments
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1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_Mar10_2026.pdf
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
8.4 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH NETFILE TO ADD THE AB 1234 ETHICS TRAINING AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND SB 827 FISCAL AND FINANCIAL TRAINING AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Attachments
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1. Staff Report - NetFile Agreement Amendment_Ethics and Financial Training 2026-03-24.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_NetFile_Second Amendment.pdf
3. Attachment B - 2nd Amendment_NetFile_Ethics and Finance Training.pdf
4. Attachment C - NetFile Agreement and 1st Amendment.pdf
5. Fiscal Certificate - NetFile Agreement_2nd Amendment.pdf Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
8.5 *TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1982 (“TEFRA”) HEARING FOR THE MULTIFAMILY RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED AT 4250 SPRING STREET Attachments
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1. Staff Report - TEFRA Hearing_Spring Street Trolley Station_2026-03-24.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_TEFRA Hearing_Spring Street.pdf
3. Attachment B - Spring Street Trolly Station TEFRA Hearing Request.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING A PLAN OF FINANCE INCLUDING THE ISSUANCE OF EXEMPT FACILITY BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY IN AN AGGREGATE OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000,000 TO FINANCE AND REFINANCE A QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROJECT FOR THE BENEFIT OF SPRING STREET FAMILY HOUSING, L.P. (OR AN AFFILIATE), AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO Staff Reference: Ms. Esenwein
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
8.6 RESOLUTION WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING PER MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.40.070 (a)(5)(7) AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO B&B MECHANICAL INC. FOR FIRE STATION 11 HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) IMPROVEMENTS Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Fire Station 11 HVAC Improvements_2026-03-24.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Fire Station 11 HVAC Improvements_Waiving Competitive Bidding .pdf
3. Attachment B - Scope of Work_B and B Mechanical.pdf
4. Attachment C - Fiscal Certificate_FS11 HVAC.pdf
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
8.7 RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2025-0946 (RAINBOW INVESTMENT CO.) Attachments
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1. Staff Report - DRB Ratification Project No. 2025-0946 _8787 Center Drive 2026-03-24.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Project No. 2025-0946_8787 Center Drive.pdf
3. Attachment B - Project Plans_8787 Center Drive.pdf
4. Attachment C - DRB Certificate of Action Signed_Project No. 2025-0946.pdf
5. Attachment D - Environmental Document_Feb2026_Report_Project No. 2025-0946.pdf RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2025-0946 (RAINBOW INVESTMENT CO.) – A NEW TWO-STORY MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING (CUSH MEDICAL PLAZA) LOCATED AT 8787 CENTER DRIVE WITHIN THE RB-G-D (RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS/GROSSMONT OVERLAY/URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
8.8 RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2025-1013 (GOODWILL INDUSTRIES) Attachments
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1. Staff Report - DRB Ratification Project 2025-1013_8250 La Mesa Blvd Redesign_Goodwill Industries_2026-03-24.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Project 2025-1013_Goodwill Industries.pdf
3. Attachment B - Proposed Redesign Renderings_Project 2025-1013.pdf
4. Attachment C - Approved Renderings_Project 2025-1013.pdf
5. Attachment D - Certificate of DRB Action Signed_Project No. 2025-1013.pdf
6. Attachment E - Site Photographs_Project 2025-1013.pdf
7. Attachment F - Project Plans_Project 2025-1013.pdf
8. Attachment G - Color Materials Board_Project 2025-1013.pdf RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD’S APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2025-1013 (GOODWILL INDUSTRIES) – A REDESIGN OF AN EXTERIOR FAÇADE RENOVATION AT 8250 LA MESA BOULEVARD, IN THE CD-D (DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL/URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
8.9 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWEST SIGNAL SERVICE, INC., FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ADVANCED TRAFFIC SIGNAL DETECTION SYSTEMS ALONG THE SPRING STREET CORRIDOR Attachments
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1. Staff Report - 2nd Amendment_SWS Annual Maintenance Agreement for Traffic Signal Detection Systems_2026-03-24.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_SWS_Traffic Signal Installation at Spring Street.pdf
3. Attachment B - Quote_SWS.pdf
4. Attachment C - Fiscal Certificate_SWS Second Amendment.pdf Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
9. COUNCIL INITIATED
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9.1 HARVEY MILK DIVERSITY BREAKFAST SPONSORSHIP REQUEST Attachments
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1. CI.Cazares_Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast Sponsorship 2026-03-24.pdf CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A $1,500 SPONSORSHIP FOR THE HARVEY MILK DIVERSITY BREAKFAST AND AUTHORIZING ATTENDANCE BY CITY COUNCIL, CITY STAFF, AND LA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL, IN RECOGNITION OF LA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT CAPTAIN KATY LYNCH, HONOREE AND RECIPIENT OF THE ASSISTANT CHIEF PHIL COLLUM LEADERSHIP AWARD - VICE MAYOR CAZARES
10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
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11. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3(d))
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12. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
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13. ADJOURNMENT
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