City Council - July 28, 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 PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION AND HONOR OF DOLORES BULLER'S MORE THAN FOUR DECADES OF COMMUNITY IMPACT Public Comments:
5.2 PRESENTATION OF FINDINGS FROM THE DOWNTOWN LA MESA TROLLEY PRIORITIZATION STUDY 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 APPOINTMENTS
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8.1 RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO CITY OF LA MESA BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Attachments
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1. Memo - Annual Board and Commission Appointments_2026-07-28.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Annual Board and Commission Appointments 2026.pdf
3. Attachment B - Board and Commission Applicant List_July.pdf Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Recommended Motion:
Appoint and/or reappoint members to fill the openings on the City's boards and commissions and adopt the Resolution confirming the appointments and/or reappointments.
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 10.9)
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 10.9) Recommended Motion:
Approve Consent Calendar Items 10.1 through 10.9.
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 HELD TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026 Attachments
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1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_Jul14_2026.pdf
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
10.3 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 Attachments
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1. Memo - Property Tax Levy for 2026 General Obligation Bonds_2026-07-28.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_FY2027PropDRefundingBondsLevyRate.pdf
3. Attachment B - Calculation of GO Bond Property Tax Rate 2026-27.pdf Staff Reference: Ms. Esenwein
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
10.4 RATIFICATION OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2025-0404 Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Project 2025-0404 Design Review Board Ratification_2026-07-28.pdf
2. Attachment A - Draft Resolution_Design Review Ratification.pdf
3. Attachment B - Site Photographs.pdf
4. Attachment C - Design Review Board Certificate of Action_Project 2025-0404.pdf
5. Attachment D - Notice of Decision NOD 2026-03_Project 2025-0404.pdf
6. Attachment E - Project Plans.pdf
7. Attachment F - Color and Material Board.pdf
RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2026-0404; A NEW 114 UNIT MIXED-USE BUILDING ON A VACANT LOT AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PALM AVENUE AND ALLISON AVENUE IN THE CD-D (DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL/URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE AND DOWNTOWN VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA (APN 494-402-23-00) Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
10.5 HOMELESS OUTREACH AND MOBILE ENGAGEMENT (“HOME”) PROGRAM QUARTERLY REPORT (APRIL 2026 – JUNE 2026) Attachments
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1. Memo - HOME Quarterly Report_2nd Quarter 2026-07-28.pdf
2. Attachment A - HOME Quarterly 2nd Quarter 2026.pdf
Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney
Recommended Motion:
Receive and File.
10.6 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF LA MESA ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION MASTER PLAN Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan_2026-07-28.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan_2026-07-28.pdf
3. Attachment B - City of La Mesa Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan 2026.pdf
4. Attachment C - Public Input.pdf
Staff Reference: Ms. Ego
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
10.7 2025 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ANNUAL REPORT
Attachments
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1. Staff Report - 2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report_2026-07-28.pdf
2. Appendix A - 2025 Annual Report.pdf
3. Appendix B - 2025 Annual Report Appendix.pdf
Staff Reference: Ms. Ego
Recommended Motion:
Receive and File.
10.8 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO MIRAMAR GENERAL ENGINEERING FOR THE 2026 SIDEWALK INFILL PROJECT BID NO. 26-04 (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 8323) Attachments
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1. Staff Report - CCO1 2026 Sidewalk Infill Project_2026-07-28.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_CCO1 Sidewalk Infill_2026-07-28.pdf
3. Attachment B - CCO 1 - 2026 Sidewalk Infill - Miramar General.pdf
4. Attachment C - Sidewalk Infill Project Sheets V2.pdf
5. Attachment D - Fiscal Certificate_Bid 26-04_CCO-1.pdf Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
10.9 *RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE SEWER SERVICE CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 Attachments
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1. Staff Report - FY27 Final Determination of Sewer Charges_2026-07-28.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_FY27 Final Determination of Sewer Charges_2026-07-28.pdf RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REPORT WITH THE FINAL DETERMINATION OF SEWER SERVICE CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 TO BE COLLECTED ON THE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLL AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FORWARD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION, TOGETHER WITH A COPY OF THE REPORT TO THE OFFICE OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY AUDITOR Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
11. STAFF REPORTS
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11.1 CONSIDERATION OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG) FLEXIBLE FLEETS PILOT GRANT PROGRAM Attachments
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1. Staff Report - SANDAG Flexible Fleet Grant_2026-07-28.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_SANDAG Flexible Fleet Grant_2026-07-28.pdf
3. Attachment B - Draft Grant Application_SANDAG Flexible Fleet Grant_2026-07-28.pdf RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SANDAG FLEXIBLE FLEETS PILOT GRANT PROGRAM, COMMITTING A LOCAL MATCH OF $111,343, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR THE GRANT Staff Reference: Ms. Lee
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
11.2 DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION TO: A.) DETERMINE THE PROCESS OF FILLING A VACANCY THAT WILL EXIST IN THE OFFICE OF CITY TREASURER; AND B.) AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TREASURER DURING THE VACANCY PERIOD Attachments
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1. Memo - City Treasurer Resignation 2026-07-28.pdf
2. Attachment A - LMMC Chapter 2.13_Filling Vacancies in Elective Offices.pdf Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Recommended Motion:
Direct staff to implement either an appointment or special election process to fill the City Treasurer vacancy and authorize the City Manager to execute documents on behalf of the City Treasurer during the vacancy period.
12. HEARINGS
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12.1 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AND AN ORDINANCE TO ANNEX THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 4821, 4831, AND 4841 LA PERLA WAY, INTO THE CITY OF LA MESA, SUBJECT TO LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) APPROVAL OF THE ANNEXATION Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Project 2025-0497 4821-4841 La Perla Way Annexation_2026-07-28.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Request LAFCO Initiate Annexation.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution_General Plan Amendment.pdf
4. Attachment C - Ordinance_Zoning Ordinance Amendment.pdf
5. Attachment D - Council Resolution No. 2025-114.pdf
6. Attachment E - Resolution No. PC-2026-07.pdf
7. Attachment F - Project Site Plan.pdf
8. Attachment G - Letter from County Dept of Environmental Health and Quality.pdf
9. Attachment H - LAFCO Application for Change of Organization.pdf Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
(1) Adopt Resolutions; and (2) Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.
a.
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS FOR REORGANIZATION OF TERRITORY ADDRESSED AS 4821, 4831, AND 4841 LA PERLA WAY (APNs 495-423-10, 495-423-13, AND 495-423-14) Public Comments:
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
b.
RESOLUTION APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR PROJECT 2025-0497 ASSIGNING THE PROPERTIES ADDRESSED AS 4821, 4831, AND 4841 LA PERLA WAY (APNs 495-423-10, 495-423-13, AND 495-423-14) A LAND USE DESIGNATION OF RURAL RESIDENTIAL Public Comments:
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
c.
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR PROPERTIES ON LA PERLA WAY Public Comments:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF TITLE 24 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DESIGNATE PROPERTIES ADDRESSED AS 4821, 4831, AND 4841 LA PERLA WAY (APNs 495-423-10, 495-423-13, AND 495-423-14) SEMI-RURAL ESTATE/SCENIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY (R1E-P) Recommended Motion:
Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.
13. COUNCIL INITIATED
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13.1 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE TO MODIFY THE CITY’S CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX RATE - MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS AND VICE MAYOR CAZARES Attachments
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1. CI.Arapostathis.Cazares_Cannabis Business Tax Rate 2026-07-28.pdf
13.2 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO DIRECT STAFF TO EVALUATE THE INSTALLATION OF A NO RIGHT TURN ON RED RESTRICTION AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF LAKE MURRAY BOULEVARD AND EL PASO STREET - VICE MAYOR CAZARES Attachments
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1. CI.Cazares_No Right Turn on Red_Lake Murray Blvd and El Paso St. 2026-07-28.pdf
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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PLEASE NOTE
: pursuant to LMMC § 2.08.010, the Council meetings in the month of August shall serve as a summer recess. The next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.