City Council - April 28, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
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1.1 INVOCATION - VICE MAYOR CAZARES
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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 MAY 15, 2026 AS PEACE OFFICERS’ MEMORIAL DAY Public Comments:
5.2 PROCLAIMING MAY AS WATER SAFETY MONTH
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5.3 SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER PRESENTATION ON 2026 RATES, POWER PROCUREMENT, AND PROGRAM OFFERINGS Public Comments:
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. 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.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
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(Items 9.1 through 9.4)
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 9.4).
Recommended Motion:
Approve Consent Calendar Items 9.1 through 9.4.
9.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING Public Comments:
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
9.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026 Attachments
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1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_Apr14_2026.pdf
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
9.3 RESOLUTION AWARDING AGREEMENTS TO A DEBT FINANCING TEAM CONSISTING OF URBAN FUTURES, INC., BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP, AND OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. FOR POTENTIAL PROPOSITION D BOND REFINANCING AND PROPERTY TAX SAVINGS Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Debt Financing Team_2026-04-28.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Debt Financing Team.pdf
3. Attachment B - RFP Scoring Summaries_Debt Financing Team.pdf Staff Reference: Ms. Esenwein
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
9.4 *SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG) ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT TO THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CONGESTION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (RTCIP) DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE Attachments
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1. Staff Report - SANDAG Fiscal Year 2027 Adjustment to the RTCIP Fee_2026-4-28.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Fiscal Year 2027 RTCIP Fee.pdf RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SANDAG ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT TO THE RTCIP DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SANDAG COMMISSION ORDINANCE 04-01 AND TRANSNET EXTENSION ORDINANCE AND EXPENDITURE PLAN Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
10. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING
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10.1 CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA AMENDING SECTION 6.11.200(M)(3) OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY THE INTENT AND AUTHORITY FOR CANNABIS DISPENSARIES TO USE THE PHRASE "DISPENSARY" IN SIGNAGE CONTENT Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Ordinance Amending 6.11.200 (M)(3)_Dispensary in Signage Content_2026-04-28.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance_Section 6.11.200(M)(3).pdf
Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.
11. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING
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11.1 ELECTRICAL BICYCLE SAFETY PILOT PROGRAM ORDINANCE
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1. Memo - Ordinance 2nd Reading_E-Bike Safety Pilot Program 2026-04-28.pdf
2. Attachment A - Draft Ordinance_Electric Bicycle Safety Pilot Program.pdf CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA ADDING CHAPTER 12.38 TO THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH THE LA MESA ELECTRIC BICYCLE SAFETY PILOT PROGRAM PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE SECTIONS 21214.7, 312.5, AND 22651.08 Staff Reference: Ms. Lee
Recommended Motion:
Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.
12. HEARINGS
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12.1 CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 AND A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Attachments
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1. Staff Report - CDBG Fiscal Year 2027 and Amendment to CDBG Fiscal Year 2025_2028-04-28.pdf
2. Attachement A - CDBG FY 2027 Annual Action Plan_Draft.pdf
3. Attachment B - Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Action Plan_Proposed Amendment Language_Draft.pdf
4. Attachment C - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report_Fiscal Year 2025.pdf Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
(1) Review and provide input on the draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Annual Action Plan and the proposed amendment to the FY 2025 Annual Action Plan; and (2) direct staff to draft and circulate for public review the FY 2027 Annual Action Plan and the FY 2025 Annual Action Plan with the proposed amendment and return to Council on May 26, 2026, for final review and approval.
13. COUNCIL INITIATED
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13.1 CITY SPONSORSHIP FOR MINI MESA CIVIC LAB
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1. CI.Suzuki_Mini Mesa Civic Lab_2026-04-28.pdf
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CITY SPONSORSHIP FOR MINI MESA: CIVIC LAB, INCLUDING AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF CITY FACILITIES; STAFF SUPPORT FOR PLANNING AND ON-SITE COORDINATION; DEMONSTRATIONS AND EVENT STAFFING BY THE LA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT AND HEARTLAND FIRE; AND EVENT PROMOTION THROUGH CITY COMMUNICATION CHANNELS AND PARTNER OUTREACH - COUNCILMEMBER SUZUKI Recommended Motion:
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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