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LA MESA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
A Regular Meeting of the City Council via Teleconference

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

6:00 p.m.

City Council Chambers
La Mesa City Hall
8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California


Mark Arapostathis, Mayor
Vacant, Vice Mayor
Bill Baber, Councilmember
Colin Parent, Councilmember
  Jack Shu, Councilmember

 

Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office, 8130 Allison Avenue, during normal business hours.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APRIL 27, 2021 COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FORMAT IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC

This meeting is being conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent with State of California Executive Order N-29-20 dated March 17, 2020, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The City Council meeting may be viewed live on Cox Cable Channel 24 (within La Mesa City limits), AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 (in the San Diego Region),the City’s website (www.cityoflamesa.us), Facebook Live (www.facebook.com/lamesaca), or using the following Zoom Webinar options:

The public may view the meeting live using the following remote options:

Teleconference Meeting Webinar

https://zoom.us/j/93772368951

Telephone (Audio only)

(669) 900-6833 or (253) 215-8782   Webinar ID: Webinar ID: 937 7236 8951

Copy and paste the webinar link into your internet browser if the webinar link does not work directly from the agenda.

Live Public Comments
To provide oral public comments during the meeting, join the Zoom meeting by computer, mobile phone, or dial in number. On Zoom video conference by computer or mobile phone, use the “Raise Hand” feature. This will notify the moderator that you wish to speak during a specific item on the agenda or during non-agenda Public Comment. Members of the public will not be shown on video but will be able to speak when called upon. If joining the meeting using the Zoom dial-in number, you may raise your hand by pressing *9. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes. No further comments will be entertained after the Mayor closes public comment.

Written Public Comments
Members of the public who wish to make public comments may submit their comments by email to be read aloud at the Council meeting by the City Clerk. Email comments must be submitted to the City Clerk at comments@cityoflamesa.us by 4:00 p.m. the day of the Council meeting and be no more than 300 words. Any language beyond the 300 words shall not be read during the Council meeting. The counting of words, for the purposes of public comment submissions, shall follow the same standards as set forth in Elections Code § 9 (see Attachment A). Please note in your email subject line either “public comment” for non-agenda Public Comment or the agenda item number related to the comment. All email comments shall be subject to the same rules as would otherwise govern speaker comments at the Council meeting. Form correspondence of identical content signed by different individuals shall be read aloud only once during the comment period. Immediately prior to the reading of such correspondence, the name of each signatory shall be stated aloud.

Documents:
  1. ATTACHMENT A.pdf
 

ROLL CALL

 

INVOCATION – MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

PROCLAIMING APRIL 30, 2021 AS ARBOR DAY

 

PROCLAIMING MAY 2021 AS WATER SAFETY MONTH

 

PROCLAIMING MAY 15, 2021 AS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’ MEMORIAL DAY

 

PROCLAIMING MAY AS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH

 

ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS - (TOTAL TIME - 15 MINUTES)

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.
 

CONFLICT DISCLOSURES

 

BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS

 

1. RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO FILL THE UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION

Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Documents:
  1. ITEM 1.pdf
 

CONSENT CALENDAR

(Items 2 through 14)

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.
 

2. APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING

 

3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2021

Documents:
  1. ITEM 3.pdf
 

4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2021

Documents:
  1. ITEM 4.pdf
 

5. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA AMENDING SECTION 2.80.010 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE LA MESA COMMUNITY PARKING COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP TO TWO AT-LARGE MEMBERS AND THREE BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES, PROPERTY OWNERS, OR RESIDENTS RESIDING IN THE CD/D DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL ZONE

Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Documents:
  1. ITEM 5.pdf
 

6. RESOLUTION APPOINTING A LA MESA HISTORICAL SOCIETY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Documents:
  1. ITEM 6.pdf
 

7. RATIFICATION OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD’S APPROVAL OF PROJECT NO. 2019-15 (POHLE) – CONSIDERATION OF DESIGN REVIEW FOR A 19-UNIT RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT AT 5061 KEENEY STREET IN THE R3 (MULTIPLE UNIT RESIDENTIAL) ZONE

Staff Reference: Mr. Kusiak
Documents:
  1. ITEM 7.pdf
 

8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT PLANNING SUPPORT GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS THROUGH THE LOCAL EARLY ACTION PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM (LEAP) FOR 1) COMPLETION OF AN UPDATE TO THE DOWNTOWN VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN AND 2) COMPLETION OF AN UPDATE TO THE CITY’S HOUSING ELEMENT; ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IF AWARDED; AND APPOINTING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS AND ANY AMENDMENTS

Staff Reference: Mr. Kusiak
Documents:
  1. ITEM 8.pdf
 

9. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE AGREEMENT WITH CIVIC SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES FOR STAFF SUPPORT TO INCREASE THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $54,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 ONLY, FOR A TOTAL OF $244,000 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR

Staff Reference: Mr. Kusiak
Documents:
  1. ITEM 9.pdf
 

10. RESOLUTION INCREASING THE BUDGET FOR BUILDING DIVISION PROFESSIONAL AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES ACCOUNT BY $200,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21, FOR A TOTAL OF $502,000 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR

Staff Reference: Mr. Kusiak
Documents:
  1. ITEM 10.pdf
 

11. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE HEARTLAND FIRE TRAINING AUTHORITY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT TO REVISE THE RENEWAL DATES TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE FACILITY LEASE AGREEMENT AND UPDATE THE DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Staff Reference: Chief Swaney
Documents:
  1. ITEM 11.pdf
 

12. RESOLUTION APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2021 FIREHOUSE SUBS PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION GRANT

Staff Reference: Chief Swaney
Documents:
  1. ITEM 12.pdf
 

13. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID 21-10, MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE AND BLACKTON DRIVE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO PORTILLO CONCRETE, INC.

Staff Reference: Mr. Firsht
Documents:
  1. ITEM 13.pdf
 

14. HOMELESS OUTREACH AND MOBILE ENGAGEMENT (HOME) PROGRAM 2021 1ST QUARTER REPORT

Staff Reference: Acting Chief Nicholass
Documents:
  1. ITEM 14.pdf
 

STAFF REPORT

 

15. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO INITIATE THE NOTIFICATION PROCESS REQUIRED BY PROPOSITION 218 AND SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A PROPOSED INCREASE IN EDCO TRASH RATES TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2021

Staff recommends the Council authorize staff to initiate the notification process required by Proposition 218 and schedule a public hearing for a proposed increase in EDCO trash rates, which, if approved, would be effective July 1, 2021.

Staff Reference: Mr. Firsht

Documents:
  1. ITEM 15.pdf
 

16. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION TO DETERMINE THE PROCESS OF FILLING A VACANCY ON CITY COUNCIL WITHIN 60 DAYS (FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2021) OR SCHEDULING A SPECIAL ELECTION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36512

Staff recommends the Council provide direction to staff regarding whether to fill the vacancy on City Council by appointment or special election.

Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman

Documents:
  1. ITEM 16.pdf
 

HEARINGS

 

17. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)

Staff recommends the Council adopt the Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan and authorize submittal to HUD.

Staff Reference: Mr. Kusiak


Documents:
  1. ITEM 17.pdf
 

18.A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE TO BE CHARGED BY VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022; AND

Staff recommends the Council adopt the Resolution adopting a fee schedule to be charged by various City departments for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
Documents:
  1. ITEM 18A.pdf
 

18.B. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINDINGS FOR THE QUIMBY ACT PARKLAND DEDICATION IN-LIEU FEE AND PARK ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT IMPACT FEE AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66001 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR COLLIER PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND FOR PROJECTS AS OUTLINED IN THE PARKS MASTER PLAN

Staff recommends the Council (1) approve a Resolution approving the findings for the Quimby Act Parkland Dedication In-Lieu Fee and Park Acquisition and Improvement Impact Fee as required by California Government Code Section 66001 and appropriating funds for Collier Park improvements and for projects as outlined in the Parks Master Plan; and (2) authorize staff to proceed with a study of City Park In-Lieu and Park Impact fees.

Staff Reference: Mr. Dedmon


Documents:
  1. ITEM 18B.pdf
 

18.C. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG) ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT TO THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CONGESTION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (RTCIP) DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SANDAG COMMISSION ORDINANCE 04-01 AND TRANSNET EXTENSION ORDINANCE AND EXPENDITURE PLAN

Staff recommends the Council approve the Resolution adopting the San Diego Association of Governments annual adjustment to the Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Program Development Impact Fee for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

Staff Reference: Mr. Firsht

Documents:
  1. ITEM 18C.pdf
 

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)

 

AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3(d))

 

CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS

 

ADJOURNMENT