City Council - June 09, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
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1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER DILLARD
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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 HELIX CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL 75TH ANNIVERSARY PROCLAMATION Public Comments:
5.2 HONORING MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS FOR HIS YEARS OF DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO C HOOK THEATER AND PETER PAN JUNIOR THEATER 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 9.12)
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 9.12.
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 SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026 Attachments
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1. Post-Meeting Minutes - City Council Special Meeting_May12_2026.pdf Recommended Motion:
Approve.
9.3 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGS HELD TUESDAY, MAY 12, AND TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026 Attachments
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1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_May12_2026.pdf
2. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_May26_2026.pdf
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
9.4 *STATUS UPDATE ON VACANCIES IN COMPLIANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Update on Vacancies in Compliance with AB 2561.pdf Staff Reference: Ms. Spaniol
Recommended Motion:
Receive and file.
9.5 2026-2029 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND LA MESA FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL #4759 Attachments
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1. Staff Report - 2026-2029 MOU_LMFD Local 4759 and the City_2026-06-09.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_2026-2029 MOU_LMFD Local 4759 and the City_2026-06-09.pdf
3. Attachment B - Revised LMFD Compensation Plan_Fiscal Year 2026-2029.pdf
4. Attachment C - Revised LMFD MOU 2026-2029_Track Changes.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2026-2029 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND LA MESA FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL #4759 AND AMENDING THE CITY OF LA MESA COMPENSATION PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 27, FISCAL YEAR 28, AND FISCAL YEAR 29 FOR CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE LA MESA FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL #4759, INCLUDING SALARY RANGES Staff Reference: Ms. Spaniol
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
9.6 RATIFICATION OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2026-0124 (HANDEL’S ICE CREAM SHOP) Attachments
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1. Staff Report - DRB Ratification_Handel's Ice Cream Facade and Remodel_Project 2026-0124_2026-06-09.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_DRB Approval for Handel's Ice Cream Facade and Remodel_2026-06-09.pdf
3. Attachment B - Site Photos.pdf
4. Attachment C - DRB Certification of Action 2026-0124.pdf
5. Attachment D - Project Plans.pdf
6. Attachment E - Renderings.pdf
7. Attachment F - Color Materials Board.pdf
RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2026-0124 (HANDEL'S ICE CREAM SHOP) - A MAJOR REMODEL AND FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS OF AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 7995 LA MESA BOULEVARD (APN 470-561-17-00) IN THE CD-D (DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL/URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE AND DOWNTOWN VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
9.7 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH SWEEPING CORPORATION OF AMERICA FOR STREET SWEEPING SERVICES Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Street Sweeping Amendment_2026-06-09.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Street Sweeping_SCA.pdf
3. Attachment B - Proposal_Street Sweeping_SCA.pdf
4. Attachment C - Cost Estimate_Street Sweeping_SCA.pdf
5. Fiscal Certificate - FY27 Street Sweeping.pdf
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
9.8 RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY FOR ROADWAY AND SITE DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE HOFFMAN AVENUE STREET AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Task Order to Rick Engineering for Hoffman Sidewalk Design_2026-06-09.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Task Order to Rick Engineering for Hoffman Sidewalk Design_2026-06-09.pdf
3. Attachment B - Proposal_Consulting and Professional Services.pdf
4. Fiscal Certificate - Task Order_Hoffman Design.pdf
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
9.9 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWEST SIGNAL SERVICE, INC., FOR STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY REPAIRS Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Street Light Amendment_Southwest Signal Service_2026-06-09.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Street Lights_Southwest Signal Service.pdf
3. Attachment B - Third Amendment Agreement_Southwest Signal Service.pdf
4. Fiscal Certificate - FY27 Street Light Maintenance.pdf Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
9.10 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWEST SIGNAL SERVICE, INC., FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE, EMERGENCY REPAIRS, AND RELATED CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Approving Second Amendment_Southwest Signal Servic_2026-06-09.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Approving Second Amendment_Southwest Signal Service.pdf
3. Attachment B - Second Amendment_Southwest Signal Service.pdf
4. Fiscal Certificate - FY27 Traffic Signal Maintenance.pdf Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
9.11 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE CALTRANS ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM CYCLE 8 TO FUND THE LEMON AVENUE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL CONNECTIONS PROJECT, AND IF AWARDED, ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Authorize Submittal of a Grant Application for ATP Cycle 8 for Lemon Avenue Improvements_2026-06-09.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_CALTRANS Grant Application_2026-06-09.pdf
3. Attachment B - Concept Plan_Lemon Ave Safe Routes to School_2026-06-09.pdf
4. Attachment C - Fiscal Certificate_Submittal of Grant Application_Caltrans_Lemon Ave Safe Routes to School.pdf Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
9.12 RESOLUTION AMENDING SUBSECTION 12.28.030 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING EXCEPTIONS TO FINLEY AVENUE AS A THROUGH STREET Attachments
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1. Staff Report - All Way Stop at Finley and 3rd_2026-06-09.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_All Way Stop_Finley and 3rd.pdf
3. Attachment B - All-Way Stop Analysis_Kimley Horn.pdf Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
10. STAFF REPORTS
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10.1 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS RELATED TO SENATE BILL 707 AMENDMENTS TO THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT Attachments
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1. Staff Report - SB 707 Ralph M. Brown Act Update_2026-06-09.pdf
2. Attachment A - Council Memo_SB 707_January 1 Provisions.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution_Updated Public Comment Policy_2026-06-09.pdf
4. Exhibit A to Attachment B_A-4 Public Comment Policy and Procedure_SB707_2026-06-09.pdf
5. Attachment C - Resolution_Technology Disruption Policy_2026-06-09.pdf
6. Exhibit A to Attachment C_A-5 Technology Disruption Policy_SB707_2026-06-09.pdf
7. Attachment D - Resolution_Reasonable Efforts for Outreach_2026-06-09.pdf Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolutions.
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RESOLUTION AMENDING ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY A-4: PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD AND COMMISSION MEETINGS Public Comments:
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
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RESOLUTION ADOPTING A DISRUPTION OF TELEPHONIC OR INTERNET SERVICE POLICY FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Public Comments:
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
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RESOLUTION DETERMINING REASONABLE EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953.4 Public Comments:
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
11. COUNCIL INITIATED
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11.1 CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO THE CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF JOINT POWERS AUTHORITIES FOR PUBLIC AGENCY TORT REFORMS REGARDING LIABILITY CLAIMS - MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS Attachments
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1. CI.Arapostathis_CAJPA Letter of Support_Liability Claims Tort Reforms.pdf
2. Attachment A - Coalition Support for Public Agency Tort Reform_20260520.pdf
11.2 CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTING STAFF TO REVIEW THE INTERSECTION OF BALTIMORE DRIVE AND LAKE PARK WAY FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENT OPTIONS - VICE MAYOR CAZARES Attachments
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1. CI.Cazares_Baltimore Dr. and Lake Park Way Intersection Review_2026-06-09.pdf
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
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13. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3(d))
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14. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
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15. ADJOURNMENT
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