City Council - March 24, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council Agenda. Agenda Items may be taken out of order during the meeting.
The Agenda Items were considered in the order presented.
Vice Mayor Cazares called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER LOTHIAN
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 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Public Comments:
Tara Mullarkey spoke regarding traffic issues and safety concerns related to the absence of sidewalks on Hoffman Avenue between Massachusetts Avenue and 69th Street.
6. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
Public Comments:
There were no conflicts of interest disclosed.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
Janie Kelley spoke on Item 8.8.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
(Items 8.1 through 8.9)
*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).
Councilmember Lothian made comments on Item 8.8.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Moved By
Councilmember Dillard
Seconded By
Councilmember Suzuki
Approve Consent Calendar Items 8.1 through 8.9
For (4)
Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, Vice Mayor Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki Absent (1)
Mayor Arapostathis
Approved (4 to 0)
8.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING Public Comments:
Approve.
8.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026 Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - City Council Special Meeting_Mar10_2026.pdf Approve.
8.3 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026 Attachments
|
Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_Mar10_2026.pdf
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
|
Public Comments
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 Resolution No. 2026-030
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
|
Public Comments
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 Resolution No. 2026-031
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
|
Public Comments
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
Resolution No. 2026-032
Adopt Resolution.
8.7 RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2025-0946 (RAINBOW INVESTMENT CO.) Attachments
|
Public Comments
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
6. 8.7 PowerPoint - Goodwill Presentation 2026-03-24.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 Resolution No. 2026-033
Adopt Resolution.
8.8 RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2025-1013 (GOODWILL INDUSTRIES) Attachments
|
Public Comments
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 Resolution No. 2026-034
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
|
Public Comments
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 Resolution No. 2026-035
Adopt Resolution.
9. COUNCIL INITIATED
Public Comments:
9.1 HARVEY MILK DIVERSITY BREAKFAST SPONSORSHIP REQUEST Attachments
|
Public Comments
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 Vice Mayor Cazares explained the purpose of the request for approval of a $1,500 sponsorship for the Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast and authorization for attendance by City Council, City staff, and La Mesa Police Department
personnel in recognition of
Captain Katy Lynch
of the
La Mesa Police Department
, honoree and recipient of the Assistant Chief Phil Collum Leadership Award.
Dawn Tol congratulated
Captain Katie Lynch
on receiving the Assistant Chief Phil Collum Leadership Award and expressed support for approving the $1,500 sponsorship for the Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Moved By
Vice Mayor Cazares
Seconded By
Councilmember Suzuki
Approve a $1,500 sponsorship for the Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast and authorize attendance by City Council, City staff, and La Mesa Police Department
personnel in recognition of
Captain Katy Lynch
, honoree and recipient of the Assistant Chief Phil Collum Leadership Award.
For (4)
Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, Vice Mayor Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki Absent (1)
Mayor Arapostathis
Approved (4 to 0)
10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
Public Comments:
The Council reported on various outside boards, commissions, and committee meetings they attended. No action was taken.
11. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3(d))
Public Comments:
There were no reports.
12. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
Public Comments:
There were no remarks.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
Vice Mayor Cazares adjourned the meeting at 6:27 p.m.