City Council - June 09, 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.
Mayor Arapostathis called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER DILLARD
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 HELIX CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL 75TH ANNIVERSARY PROCLAMATION Public Comments:
Mayor Arapostathis read a proclamation celebrating the 75th anniversary of Helix Charter High School and presented it to Lauren Knuth, Community Relations and Engagement Coordinator, and Dave Hardenburger, Academy Coordinator and President of the Helix Charter High Parent Teacher Student Organization Board.
5.2 HONORING MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS FOR HIS YEARS OF DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO C HOOK THEATER AND PETER PAN JUNIOR THEATER Public Comments:
Vice Mayor Cazares read and presented a proclamation to Mayor Arapostathis in recognition of his years of dedicated service and contributions to C Hook Theater and Peter Pan Junior Theater.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Public Comments:
Stacey Turner spoke regarding the parking modifications recommended by the Council and the La Mesa Community Parking Commission's discussion of the proposed modifications at its May meeting.
Purita Javier
spoke regarding concerns of ceramic manufacturing and toxicity hazards.
Cesar Javier spoke on various concerns.
Mary Anderka spoke regarding concerns with Senate Bill 79, which establishes state zoning standards for qualifying transit-oriented housing developments near major transit stops.
7. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
Public Comments:
There were no conflicts of interest disclosed.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
Cesar Javier spoke on Items 9.5, 9.7, 9.8, and 9.11.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
(Items 9.1 through 9.12)
*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).
Vice Mayor Cazares spoke on Item 9.5.
Councilmember Suzuki spoke on Item 9.6.
Moved By
Councilmember Suzuki
Seconded By
Mayor Arapostathis
Approve Consent Calendar Items 9.1 through 9.12.
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 SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - City Council Special Meeting_May12_2026.pdf 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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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_May12_2026.pdf
2. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_May26_2026.pdf
Approve.
9.4 *STATUS UPDATE ON VACANCIES IN COMPLIANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Update on Vacancies in Compliance with AB 2561.pdf 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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Public Comments
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 Resolution No. 2026-055
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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Public Comments
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 Resolution No. 2026-056
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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Public Comments
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
Resolution No. 2026-057
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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Public Comments
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
Resolution No. 2026-058
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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Public Comments
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 Resolution No. 2026-059
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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Public Comments
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 Resolution No. 2026-060
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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Public Comments
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 Resolution No. 2026-061
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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Public Comments
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 Resolution No. 2026-062
Adopt Resolution.
10. STAFF REPORTS
Public Comments:
10.1 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS RELATED TO SENATE BILL 707 AMENDMENTS TO THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT Attachments
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Public Comments
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
8. 10.1 PowerPoint_SB707Overview.pdf
City Clerk Wiegelman provided an overview of Senate Bill 707, a significant update to the Ralph M. Brown Act that expands public access to local government meetings, modernizes remote participation requirements, strengthens transparency, and reduces barriers to participation. She reviewed the impacts on Council meetings effective July 1, 2026, including hybrid meeting requirements, public comment procedures, a technology disruption policy, language access provisions, outreach efforts, and updated teleconferencing rules. City Clerk Wiegelman concluded by recommending adoption of three resolutions necessary to bring the City into compliance with the new law.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Cesar Javier spoke on the item.
Council questions and comments continued.
Resolution Nos. 2026-063, 2026-064, and 2026-065
Moved By
Vice Mayor Cazares
Seconded By
Councilmember Dillard
Adopt Resolutions.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, Vice Mayor Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki Approved (5 to 0)
a.
RESOLUTION AMENDING ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY A-4: PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD AND COMMISSION MEETINGS Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2026-063
Adopt Resolution.
b.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A DISRUPTION OF TELEPHONIC OR INTERNET SERVICE POLICY FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2026-064
Adopt Resolution.
c.
RESOLUTION DETERMINING REASONABLE EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953.4 Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2026-065
Adopt Resolution.
11. COUNCIL INITIATED
Public Comments:
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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Public Comments
1. CI.Arapostathis_CAJPA Letter of Support_Liability Claims Tort Reforms.pdf
2. Attachment A - Coalition Support for Public Agency Tort Reform_20260520.pdf City Manager Humora explained the purpose of the request to authorize a letter of support for public agency tort reforms advocated by the California Association of Joint Powers Authorities.
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Councilmember Lothian
Authorize a letter of support to the California Association of Joint Powers Authorities for public agency tort reforms regarding liability claims.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, Vice Mayor Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki Approved (5 to 0)
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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Public Comments
1. CI.Cazares_Baltimore Dr. and Lake Park Way Intersection Review_2026-06-09.pdf Vice Mayor Cazares explained the purpose of the request to direct staff to review the intersection of Baltimore Drive and Lake Park Way for traffic safety improvement options.
Moved By
Vice Mayor Cazares
Seconded By
Councilmember Suzuki
Direct staff to review the intersection of Baltimore Drive and Lake Park Way for traffic safety improvement options.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, Vice Mayor Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki Approved (5 to 0)
12. 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.
13. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3(d))
Public Comments:
There were no reports.
14. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
Public Comments:
There were no remarks.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m.