City Council - September 08, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
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1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER SUZUKI
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1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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2. ANNUAL ROTATION OF THE VICE MAYOR
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1. Memo - Annual Rotation of the Vice Mayor 2026-09-08.pdf
3. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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4. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS
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5. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
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6. PRESENTATIONS
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6.1 PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER AS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH Public Comments:
7. 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.
8. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
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9. HEARINGS
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9.1 INTERVIEW OF APPLICANTS FOR INTERIM CITY TREASURER AND CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT Attachments
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1. Memo - City Treasurer Interview and Possible Appointment 2026-09-08.pdf
2. Attachment A - City Treasurer Applications.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution_Appointment of Interim City Treasurer.pdf Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Recommended Motion:
Conduct the public hearing and interview the applicants for the City Treasurer vacancy; and either: A) appoint an interim City Treasurer and adopt Resolution confirming the appointment; or B) defer the appointment to the September 22, 2026, Council meeting.
10. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
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10.1 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION, ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION, MOBILITY COMMISSION, AND PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Attachments
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1. Memo - Board and Commission Appointments 2026-09-08.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution - Various Board and Commission Appointments 2026.pdf
3. Attachment B - Board and Commission Applicant List_September.pdf
4. Attachment C - LMSV School District Nomination_Eric Nunez.pdf Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Recommended Motion:
(1) Appoint or reappoint members to fill openings on the Arts and Culture Commission, Environmental Sustainability Commission, and Mobility Commission; (2) appoint Eric Nunez as the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District representative on the Parks and Recreation Commission; and (3) adopt Resolution confirming the appointments and reappointments.
11. 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.
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
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(Items 12.1 through 12.13)
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 12.9).
Recommended Motion:
Approve Consent Calendar Items 12.1 through 12.13.
12.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING Public Comments:
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
12.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026 Attachments
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1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_Jul28_2026.pdf
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
12.3 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING HELD MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026 Attachments
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1. Post-Meeting Minutes - City Council Special Meeting_Aug10_2026.pdf Recommended Motion:
Approve.
12.4 CITY TREASURER'S QUARTERLY REPORT (APRIL 2026 - JUNE 2026) Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Treasurer's Quarterly Report April 2026 - June 2026.pdf
2. Attachment A - Treasurer’s Quarterly Report April 2026 - June 2026.pdf
3. Attachment B - Treasurer’s Quarterly Report April 2026 - June 2026.pdf Staff Reference: Mr. Strabone
Recommended Motion:
Receive and file.
12.5 ACCEPTANCE OF THE CITY OF LA MESA INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 Attachments
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1. Memo - Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2027.pdf
2. Attachment A - Investment Policy 2026-2027.pdf
Staff Reference: Ms. Esenwein
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
12.6 PERMIT AND DEVELOPMENT QUARTERLY UPDATE (APRIL 2026 – JUNE 2026) Attachments
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1. Memo - Permit and Development Quarterly Update_2026-09-08.pdf
2. Attachment A - Graph and Table_Applications and Issued Permits by Quarter and Permit Type V2.pdf
3. Attachment B - Matrix_La Mesa ADU JADU Development Matrix.pdf Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Receive and file.
12.7 RATIFICATION OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2026-0092 Attachments
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1. Staff Report - 2026-0092 Design Review Board Ratification_2026-09-08.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_DRB Ratification_Project 2026-0092.pdf
3. Attachment B - Design Review Board Certificate of Action_Project 2026-0092.pdf
4. Attachment C - Project Plans_Project 2026-0092.pdf
5. Attachment D - Colors and Materials Board_Project 2026-0092.pdf RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL FOR PROJECT 2026-0092, A MAJOR REMODEL AND FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS TO AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 8370 LA MESA BOULEVARD, IN THE CD-D (DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL / URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE AND DOWNTOWN VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA (APN 470-561-17-00) Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
12.8 RATIFICATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2026-0560 Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Project 2026-0560 5575 Lake Park Way Tentative Map Ratification_2026-09-08.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Tentative Tract Map 2026-0560.pdf
3. Attachment B - Photos_5575 Lake Park Way.pdf
4. Attachment C - Planning Commission Resolution No PC-2026-13_Tentative Tract Map 2026-0560.pdf
5. Attachment D - Tentative Tract Map_5575 Lake Park Way.pdf RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2026-0560 - A ONE-LOT TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO CONVERT AN EXISTING MULTI-TENANT OFFICE BUILDING TO A COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUM AT 5575 LAKE PARK WAY IN THE CN-D (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL / URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
12.9 *FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING Attachments
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1. Staff Report - FY 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report_2026-09-08.pdf
2. Attachment A - Report_FY 2025-2026 CAPER_Draft.pdf
3. Attachment B - La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan - Final.pdf
4. Attachment C - Resolution_Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 DRAFT CAPER AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY CORRECTIONS AND SUBMIT TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT BY SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
12.10 POLICE CHIEF'S QUARTERLY OPERATIONS REPORT (APRIL 2026 - JUNE 2026) Attachments
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1. Police Department 2nd Quarter Report 2026.pdf
2. La Mesa Police Department 2nd Quarter Report 2026.pdf Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney
Recommended Motion:
Receive and file.
12.11 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO LM RASMUSSEN CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR BID 27.09, POLICE DEPARTMENT TENANT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICE EXPANSION (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 8615) Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Resolution Awarding Construction Contract for Bid 27-09 LMPD IT Expansion Project_2026-09-08.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Awarding Bid 27-09 Construction .pdf
3. Attachment B - Bid Tabulation_Bid 27-09.pdf
4. Fiscal Certificate_Bid 27-09 Award.pdf
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
12.12 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE FOR CLIMATE ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES FOR THE CIVICSPARK PROGRAM 2026-2027 SERVICE YEAR Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Agreement with Public Health Institute for 26-27 CivicSpark Program_2026-09-08.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_PHI CivicSpark Agreement.pdf
3. Attachment B - Agreement_Amendment 26-27 CivicSpark.pdf
4. Fiscal Certificate_CivicSpark Program.pdf
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
12.13 RESOLUTION APPROVING MODIFICATIONS TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED WASTEWATER DISPOSAL AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Resolution Approving Modifications to Regional Wastewater Disposal Agreement_2026-09-08.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Regional Wastewater Disposal Agreement Modifications.pdf
3. Attachment B - 2nd Amended Regional Wastewater Disposal Agreement.pdf Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
13. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING
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13.1 CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO TO ENFORCE REGULATIONS FOR THE DISCHARGE OF INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER TO SEWERAGE FACILITIES, PRETREATMENT, AND SOURCE CONTROL PROGRAM Attachments
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1. Staff Report- Wastewater Pretreatment Ordinance_2026-09-08.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance_Wastewater Pretreatment.pdf
3. Attachment B - Administrative Agreement 1_Wastewater Pretreatment.pdf Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.
14. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING
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14.1 CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED ON LA PERLA WAY Attachments
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1. Memo - 2nd Reading Ordinance Zoning Map Amendment-La Perla Way_2026-09-08.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance_Zoning Ordinance Amendment_La Perla Way.pdf 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) Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.
15. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
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15.1 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE CITY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH CITY ATTORNEY TARA MAZZANTI Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Appointment and Employment Agreement_City Attorney 2026-09-08.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_City Attorney Appointment_Tara Mazzanti.pdf
3. Exhibit 1 to Attachment A_2026-09-08 MazzantiTara _ Employment Contract.pdf
4. Exhibit 2 to Attachment A_2026-09-08 Compensation Plan.pdf Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee: Mayor Arapostathis and Councilmember Suzuki Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
16. STAFF REPORTS
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16.1 CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH GLENN SABINE FOR INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES; AND Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Hire of Retired Annuitant_Sabine_2026-09-08.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Sabine_Retired Annuitant.pdf
3. Exhibit 1 to Attachment A_City Attorney Retired Annuitant Agreement_SabineGlenn.pdf
4. Exhibit 2 to Attachment A_Compensation Plan_Retired Annuitant 2026-09-08.pdf ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EXCEPTION TO THE 180-DAY WAITING PERIOD TO HIRE A CALPERS RETIRED ANNUITANT IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 7522.56, 2122(H), AND 21224 Staff Reference: Ms. Spaniol
Recommended Motion:
Approve the Agreement and adopt Resolution.
16.2 CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF THE LA MESA COMMUNITY PARKING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR THE LA MESA VILLAGE ENHANCEMENT FUND PROGRAM, AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Parking Commission Recommendation_Village Enhancement Fund Program_2026-09-08.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution - VEF Program FY27 Award.pdf
3. Attachment B_VEF Applications_Fiscal Year 2027(2).pdf Staff Reference: Mr. Dedmon
Recommended Motion:
(1) Approve the allocation of La Mesa Village Enhancement Fund Program funding, as recommended by the La Mesa Community Parking Commission, in the amount of $35,000, with the following allocations: $20,000 for the La Mesa Village Association/Acru Health 2027 Annual Wellness Fair and $15,000 for the Diversionary Theater La Mesa Pride event; and (2) adopt Resolution appropriating $35,000 from the Downtown Parking Fund to the Fiscal Year 2027 Downtown Village Enhancement Fund budget.
17. COUNCIL INITIATED
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17.1 CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTING STAFF TO REVIEW TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY CONDITIONS IN THE AREA OF LEE AVENUE, SUNSET STREET, AND MAPLE AVENUE - VICE MAYOR CAZARES Attachments
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1. CI.Cazares_Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Concerns 2026-09-08.pdf
18. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
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19. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3(d))
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20. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
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21. ADJOURNMENT
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