City Council - July 14, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
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1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER LOTHIAN
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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 JULY 2026 AS PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH 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. BOARD AND COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
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8.1 ANNUAL INTERVIEW OF APPLICANTS FOR OPENINGS ON THE CITY’S BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Attachments
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1. Memo - Board and Commission Annual Interviews 2026-07-14.pdf
2. Attachment A - Board and Commission Interviews_July.pdf Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
9. 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.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
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(Items 10.1 through 10.11)
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.
Recommended Motion:
Approve Consent Calendar Items 10.1 through 10.11.
10.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING Public Comments:
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
10.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND LA MESA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026 Attachments
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1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_Jun23_2026.pdf
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
10.3 RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A REPORT BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH ANNUAL INSPECTIONS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13146.2 AND 13146.3 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE Attachments
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1. Staff Report – State Mandated Inspections 2026-07-14.pdf
2. Attachment A – Resolution_Health And Safety Code Report Acceptance_2026-07-14.pdf Staff Reference: Chief Koch
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
10.4 RESOLUTION DETERMINING SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES EXIST TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT, AWARD AN AGREEMENT TO GAMETIME FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND SHADE STRUCTURE FOR AZTEC PARK, AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Gametime Award_2026-07-14.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Gametime_Waive Competitive Procurement_2026-07-14.pdf
3. Attachment B - Proposal and Quote_Great Western Recreation.pdf
4. Attachment C - Proposal and Quote_Great Western Recreation_CPRS Discount.pdf
5. Attachment D - Fiscal Certificate.pdf
Staff Reference: Ms. Thompson
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
10.5 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF THE DOWNTOWN LA MESA DISTRICT SIGN, ANY UNEXPENDED FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT AND DESIGNATING THE FUNDS FOR FUTURE DISTRICT SIGN MAINTENANCE Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Acceptance of District Sign Donation_2026-07-14.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Acceptance of District Sign Donation_2026-07-14.pdf Staff Reference: Ms. Thompson
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
10.6 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF THE NEW SHADE STRUCTURE AND SURFACING FROM THE LA MESA PARK & RECREATION FOUNDATION FOR THE MACARTHUR PARK TOT LOT Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Accepting the Donation of a New Shade Structure and Surfacing_2026-07-14.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Accepting Donation of a New Shade Structure and Surfacing_2026-07-14.pdf Staff Reference: Ms. Thompson
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
10.7 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL TO CONDUCT A LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM FOR DUI ENFORCEMENT BY APPROVING THE ADDITION OF THE GRANT FUNDS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET Attachments
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1. Staff Report - CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Appropriation_2026-07-14.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Appropriation_FY26-27.pdf
3. Attachment B - CTFGP Grant Agreement_La Mesa PD_FY26-27.pdf Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
10.8 ADOPT THE 2025 NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT AND THE 2026 WORK PLAN Attachments
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1. Staff Report - 2025 Annual NTMP and 2026 Work Plan_2026-07-14.pdf
2. Attachment A - 2026 NTMP Matrix.pdf
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
10.9 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH ARDURRA GROUP, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE GARFIELD AND DAILY SEWER PROJECT (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 8102) Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Change Order 1 Garfield and Daily Sewer Project_2026-07-14.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_CO1_Garfield and Daily Sewer Project_2026-07-14.pdf
3. Attachment B - Contract Change Order 1_Ardurra.pdf
4. Fiscal Certificate_CO1 Ardurra.pdf
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
10.10 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE LOW BIDDER FOR BID 27-02 AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE SLURRY SEAL PROJECT WITH PLA (ZONE 2) TO PAVEMENT COATINGS CO. (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 8305) Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Award 2026 Slurry Seal Project _2026-07-14.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_2026 Slurry Award.pdf
3. Attachment B - Bid Tabulation_2026 Slurry Award.pdf
4. Attachment C - List of Streets_2026 Slurry Award.pdf
5. Attachment D - Maintenance Zone Map Rev 1.pdf
6. Attachment E - Fiscal Certificate_2026 Slurry Seal Award.pdf Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
10.11 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE LOW BIDDER FOR BID 27-04 AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE 2026 ANNUAL CONCRETE MAINTENANCE PROJECT TO MIRAMAR GENERAL ENGINEERING (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 8302) Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Award 2026 Annual Concrete Maintenance Project_2026-07-14.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_2026 Concrete.pdf
3. Attachment B - Maintenance Zone Map Rev 1.pdf
4. Attachment C - Bid Tabulation - 2026 Annual Concrete Maint.pdf
5. Attachment D - Fiscal Certificate_2026 Concrete Award.pdf Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
11. STAFF REPORTS
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11.1 CONSIDERATION OF ISSUANCE OF 2026 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS TO REFINANCE THE OUTSTANDING PROPOSITION D 2016 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS AND RELATED ACTIONS Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Issuance of 2026 General Obligation Refunding Bonds_2026-07-14.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_2026 General Obligation Refunding Bonds.pdf
3. Attachment B - Contract_2026 General Obligation Refunding Bonds_Paying Agent Agreement.pdf
4. Attachment C - Contract_2026 General Obligation Refunding Bonds_Escrow Deposit and Trust Agreement.pdf
5. Attachment D - Preliminary Official Statement.pdf
6. Attachment E - Contract_2026 General Obligation Refunding Bonds_Bond Purchase Agreement.pdf Staff Reference: Ms. Esenwein
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution authorizing the issuance of its 2026 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, authorizing and directing the execution of a Paying Agent Agreement, and certain other related documents, and authorizing actions related thereto.
12. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
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12.1 LETTER FROM THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REQUESTING THE DESIGNATION OF A VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 23 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25, 2026, IN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Attachments
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1. Memo_Designation of Voting Delegate League of CA Cities Annual Conference 2026-07-14.pdf
2. Attachment A - 2026 Voting Delegate Information Packet.pdf Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
13. COUNCIL INITIATED
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13.1 CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTING STAFF TO STUDY SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS, DEVELOP POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS, AND RETURN TO THE COUNCIL WITH A PROPOSED REGULATORY POLICY - MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS AND VICE MAYOR CAZARES Attachments
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1. CI.Arapostathis.Cazares_Short Term Vacation Rentals 2026-07-14.pdf
13.2 NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY REVIEW
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1. CI.Arapostathis.Cazares_Neighborhood Compatibility Regulations 2026-07-14.pdf CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTING STAFF TO REVIEW EXISTING NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY REGULATIONS FOR SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS AND MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL COMPLEXES AND EVALUATE POTENTIAL ENHANCEMENTS TO PROTECT QUALITY OF LIFE - MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS AND VICE MAYOR CAZARES
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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