City Council - June 23, 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.
Councilmember Suzuki called the meeting to order at 6:00 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 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 RECOGNITION OF FATHER CHRISTOPHER BONGATO FOR HIS APPOINTMENT AS DIOCESAN VICAR FOR ETHNIC AND INTERCULTURAL COMMUNITIES Public Comments:
Councilmember Suzuki read and presented a proclamation to Father Christopher Bongato in recognition of his appointment as Diocesan Vicar for Ethnic and Intercultural Communities.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Public Comments:
Martha Bakkedahl expressed concerns regarding Harry Griffen Regional Park and the Jericho Road townhome development project.
David Nichols shared recommendations for improving the safety of City streets through cost-effective measures.
7. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
Public Comments:
There were no conflicts of interest disclosed.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
There were no public comments on Consent Calendar.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
(Items 9.1 through 9.13)
Councilmember Lothian requested that Item 9.6 be pulled for separate consideration and commented on Item 9.10.
Moved By
Councilmember Dillard
Seconded By
Councilmember Lothian
Approve Consent Calendar Items 9.1 through 9.13, except for Item 9.6.
For (3)
Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki Absent (2)
Mayor Arapostathis, and Vice Mayor Cazares
Approved (3 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 REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_Jun09_2026.pdf
Approve.
9.3 RESOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo - 2026 Election Resolutions_2026-06-23.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Calling and Giving Notice of Election_2026.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution_Consolidating Election_2026.pdf
4. Attachment C - Resolution_Candidate Regulations_2026.pdf Resolution Nos. 2026-066, 2026-067, and 2026-068
Adopt Resolutions.
a.
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2026-066
Adopt Resolution.
b.
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO § 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2026-067
Adopt Resolution.
c.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2026-068
Adopt Resolution.
9.4 RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER PRIMARY AND ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVES TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo - ESC Appointment_SDCP Representatives 2026-06-23.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution.ESC.June.pdf
3. Attachment B - SDCP Nomination Letter.pdf
Resolution No. 2026-069
Adopt Resolution.
9.5 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH PARTNER INSIGHTS, LLC TO CONTINUE INDEPENDENT POLICE AUDITOR SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Partner Insights Agreement_IPA Services 2026-06-23.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_IPA_Partner Insights_2026-06-23.pdf
3. Attachment B - Amendment Agreement with Partner Insights_IPA Services.pdf Resolution No. 2026-070
Adopt Resolution.
9.7 ACCEPTANCE OF THE SINGLE AUDIT OF FEDERALLY ASSISTED GRANT PROGRAMS FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo - Acceptance of FY25 Single Audit_2026-06-23.pdf
2. Attachment A - Single Audit_FY25_LaMesa.pdf
Approve.
9.8 RESOLUTION ADOPTING (1) THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT (GANN SPENDING LIMIT) FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, AND (2) THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT FACTORS USED TO CALCULATE THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Appropriations Limit_2026-06-23.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_FY 2027 Appropriations Limit.pdf
3. Schedule A - Appropriations Limit Calculations for FY 2027.pdf Resolution No. 2026-071
Adopt Resolution.
9.9 ACCEPTANCE OF THE CITY OF LA MESA HOUSING ASSET AUDITED FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ADDENDUM TO THE ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR JUNE 30, 2025 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo - FY 25 Housing Asset Audited Fund Financial Statements_2026-06-23.pdf
2. Attachment A - Housing Asset Financial Statements_La Mesa_FY25.pdf
3. Attachment B - Addendum to the Annual Progress Report_La Mesa_FY25.pdf Receive and file.
9.10 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 COMPENSATION PLAN, LISTING CLASSIFICATON RANGES/BANDS AND PAY STEPS Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 2027 COMPENSATION PLAN_2026-06-23.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Approving Compensation Plan Fiscal Year 2027.pdf
3. Attachment B - Exhibit 1_2026-06-23 Revised to reflect July 2026 Salary Increases without management .pdf Resolution No. 2026-72
Adopt Resolution.
9.11 RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING HOLIDAYS TO RENAME CESAR CHAVEZ DAY TO FARMWORKERS DAY FOR THE LA MESA CITY EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION AND POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Renaming Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day_20260623.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_LMCEA and POA_Renaming Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day_20260623.pdf
3. Attachment B - EXHIBIT 1_Side Letter POA Farmworkers Day.pdf
4. Attachment C - EXHIBIT 2_Side Letter LMCEA Farmworkers Day.pdf Resolution No. 2026-073
Adopt Resolution.
9.12 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO SC VALLEY ENGINEERING, INC., FOR THE PHASE 6 SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BID NO. 25-12 (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 8103) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Change Order No. 1 Phase 6 Sewer Project_2026-06-23.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution _Contract Change Order 1 Phase 6_Sewer Project_2026-06-23.pdf
3. Attachment B - CCO-1 Phase 6 Sewer_SCV.pdf
4. Attachment C - Fiscal Certificate_CCO1 Phase 6_Bid 8103_SCV.pdf Resolution No. 2026-074
Adopt Resolution.
9.13 RESOLUTION APPROVING A TASK ORDER TO COMPASS ROSE GIS TO PROVIDE AS-NEEDED MAPPING AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report-Compass Rose FY27 GIS Services Task Order_2026-06-23.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_FY27 GIS_Compass Rose.pdf
3. Attachment B - FY27 GIS Proposal_Compass Rose.pdf
4. Attachment C - Fiscal Certificate_FY27_GIS Compass Rose.pdf Resolution No. 2026-075
Adopt Resolution.
9.6 RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT 2026-1209 - A FINAL MAP FOR LA MESA TRACT NO. 2023-2348, A ONE-LOT SUBDIVISION FOR A 73-UNIT CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT AT 9407 JERICHO ROAD IN THE R3 (MULTIPLE UNIT RESIDENTIAL) ZONE (APN 486-670-18-00) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Project 2026-1209 Consideration of a Final Map_2026-06-23.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Final Map_Project 2026-1209_2026-06-23.pdf
3. Attachment B - Site Photographs.pdf
4. Attachment C - Tentative Tract Map_Project 2023-2348 City Council Approval.pdf
5. Attachment D - Final Map.pdf
6. Attachment E - Agreement_Subdivision Improvement.pdf Jerry Jones spoke in support of approving Project 2026-1209.
Councilmember Lothian spoke on the impact the project would have on the surrounding neighborhood.
Councilmember Lothian stated that although she remained opposed to the project, she would vote in favor of the item to allow the matter to move forward rather than delaying consideration until a future meeting.
Resolution No. 2026-076
Moved By
Councilmember Dillard
Seconded By
Councilmember Suzuki
Adopt Resolution.
For (3)
Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki Absent (2)
Mayor Arapostathis, and Vice Mayor Cazares
Approved (3 to 0)
10. CONSENT CALENDAR –CITY COUNCIL AND CITY OF LA MESA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY Public Comments:
(Item 10.1)
Moved By
Councilmember Suzuki
Seconded By
Councilmember Dillard
Approve Consent Calendar Item 10.1.
For (3)
Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki Absent (2)
Mayor Arapostathis, and Vice Mayor Cazares
Approved (3 to 0)
10.1 ACCEPTANCE OF ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT, INCLUDING THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MESA FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo - FY25 Financial Statements and Auditor's Report_2026-06-23.pdf
2. Attachment A - FinancialStatements_LaMesa_FY25.pdf
3. Attachment B - Statement on Auditing Standards 114_LaMesa_FY25.pdf
4. Attachment C - Appropriations Limit_GANN_LaMesa_FY25.pdf Approve.
11. STAFF REPORTS
Public Comments:
11.1 CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING A SECOND ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SAN DIEGO METRO WASTEWATER JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY/COMMISSION Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo - 2nd Alternate Metro Wastewater JPA 2026-06-23.pdf City Manager Humora explained that appointing a second alternate representative to the San Diego Metro Wastewater JPA/Commission would help ensure continuous City representation and was consistent with the City’s approach to SANDAG appointments.
Moved By
Councilmember Suzuki
Seconded By
Councilmember Lothian
Appoint Councilmember Dillard as the second alternate representative on the Metro Wastewater Joint Powers Authority/Commission.
For (3)
Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki Absent (2)
Mayor Arapostathis, and Vice Mayor Cazares
Approved (3 to 0)
11.2 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN DIEGO EAST COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE LEAP FORWARD PROGRAM Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - LEAP Forward Program Administration Agreement_2026-06-23.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_LEAP Forward Program Administration Agreement_2026-06-23.pdf
3. Attachment B - LEAP Forward Program Administration Agreement with ECEDC_2026-06-23.pdf
4. 11.2 PowerPoint_LEAP Forward Program - Final.pdf
Assistant to the City Manager Dedmon, Matt Sanford, President and CEO, and Alex Eberhardt, Director of Economic Development, both of the San Diego East County Economic Development Council, presented the La Mesa Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program (LEAP) Forward program, which would use the remaining $45,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding to provide training and technical assistance to 20 existing La Mesa businesses through two cohorts administered by the East County Economic Development Council. They explained that the program would focus on business finance, marketing, artificial intelligence, and human resources, with the goal of supporting business growth, job retention, and long-term economic vitality in La Mesa.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Resolution No. 2026-077
Moved By
Councilmember Dillard
Seconded By
Councilmember Lothian
Adopt Resolution.
For (3)
Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki Absent (2)
Mayor Arapostathis, and Vice Mayor Cazares
Approved (3 to 0)
12. 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.
13. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3(d))
Public Comments:
Councilmember Dillard reported that she would attend the American Public Transportation Association Rail Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, from June 28 through July 1, 2026, as the City of La Mesa's representative on the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Board of Directors.
14. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
Public Comments:
There were no remarks.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
Councilmember Suzuki adjourned the meeting at 6:56 p.m.