City Council - October 13, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
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1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER DILLARD
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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. 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.
6. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
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7. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
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7.1 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION Attachments
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1. Memo - 2026 Annual YAC Appointments.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Annual YAC Appointments 2026.pdf
3. Attachment B - 2026 List of Applicants_YAC.pdf
Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Recommended Motion:
Appoint members to fill the openings on the City's Youth Advisory Commission and adopt Resolution confirming the appointments.
8. 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.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
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(Items 9.1 through 9.9)
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.
Recommended Motion:
Approve Consent Calendar Items 9.1 through 9.9.
9.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING Public Comments:
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
9.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGS HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, AND TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 Attachments
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1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_Sep08_2026.pdf
2. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_Sep22_2026.pdf
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
9.3 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BPR CONSULTING GROUP, LLC, FOR PLAN REVIEW SERVICES FOR BUILDING AND FIRE PERMITS, TO UPDATE THE SCHEDULE OF FEES Attachments
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1. Staff Report - BPR Plan Review Services Contract 2026-10-13.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_BPR Second Amendment to Agreement.pdf
3. Attachment B - BPR Contract_2nd Amendment.pdf
4. Attachment C - Exhibit A to Attachment B_BPR Schedule of Fees FY27.pdf Staff Reference: Chief Koch
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
9.4 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR THE OPERATION STONEGARDEN GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000 Attachments
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1. Staff Report - 2026 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) Grant_2026-10-13.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Operation Stonegarden 2025-2026.pdf
3. Attachment B - FY2025 OPSG_Memorandum Of Agreement.pdf
4. Attachment C - Exhibit A to Attachment B- FY 2025 OPSG Budget Worksheet.pdf
5. Attachment D - Exhibit B to Attachment B - FY 2025 OPSG Standard Assurances.pdf
6. Attachment E - Exhibit C and Attachment B - FY 2025 OPSG Required Federal Grant Provisions.pdf
7. Attachment F - Exhibit D to Attachment B - FY 2025 OPSG Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification Form.pdf
8. Attachment G - Exhibit E to Attachment B - FY 2025 OPSG Operations Order_LE Operational Use.pdf Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
9.5 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY TO CONDUCT A SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM FOR DUI ENFORCEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $115,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 Attachments
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1. Staff Report - 2026-2027 OTS STEP Grant 2026-10-13.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution OTS STEP FY26-27.pdf
3. Attachment B - Grant Agreement - PT27190 LA MESA.pdf Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
9.6 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY TO CONDUCT A TRAFFIC RECORDS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 Attachments
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1. Staff Report - OTS TRIP Grant FY27_ 2026-10-13.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_OTS Grant_TRIP FY27.pdf
3. Attachment B - OTS Grant Agreement_TRIP La Mesa TR27022_FY27.pdf Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
9.7 RESOLUTION AWARDING A TASK ORDER TO STRADA TRAFFIC ENGINEERING TO UPDATE THE LOCAL ROAD SAFETY PLAN Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Task Order for Traffic Engineering Services - LRSP Update_2026-10-13.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Local Road Safety Plan Update.pdf
3. Attachment B - Local Road Safety Plan Proposal.pdf
4. Attachment C - Fiscal Certificate_ Local Road Safety Plan.pdf Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
9.8 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO NV5, INC., TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE TOWER STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, BID 27-05 (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 8307) Attachments
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1. Staff Report - NV5 Contract_Change Order 1_Tower Street Improvements Project_2026-10-13.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_NV5 CCO-1_Tower Street Improvements_2026-10-13.pdf
3. Attachment B - Change Order Proposal_Tower Street Improvements.pdf
4. Attachment C - Fiscal Certificate_CCO No.1 to NVS.pdf Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
9.9 RESOLUTION AWARDING A COOPERATIVE PURCHASE CONTRACT TO WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC., FOR TREE MAINTENANCE AND RELATED SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $294,700 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Awarding Agreement for Tree services to WCA_2026-10-13.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Awarding Agreement for Tree Services to WCA.pdf
3. Attachment B - Agreement and Exhibit A_20261007.pdf
4. Attachment C - Fiscal Certificate_FY27 Tree Maint WCA.pdf Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
10. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING
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10.1 CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA AMENDING SECTION 6.10.060(B)(3) OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE RETAIL CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX RATE FROM FOUR PERCENT (4%) TO FIVE PERCENT (5%) OF GROSS RECEIPTS Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Retail Cannabis Business Tax Increase_2026-10-13.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance_Retail Cannabis Business Tax.pdf
3. Attachment B - Retail Cannabis Business Notice_2026-10-06.pdf Staff Reference: Ms. Lee
Recommended Motion:
Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.
11. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING
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11.1 CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA AMENDING SECTIONS 2.30.020, 2.32.030, 2.73.010, 2.85.010, AND 2.87.010 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Attachments
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1. Memo - Ordinance 2nd Reading_Various Boards and Commissions Membership Updates 2026-10-13.pdf
2. Attachment A - Ordinance_Board and Commission Membership Update.pdf Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Recommended Motion:
Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
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13. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3(d))
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14. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
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15. ADJOURNMENT
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