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

 Tuesday, September 14, 2021
 
 6:00 p.m.
 
 City Council Chambers
 La Mesa City Hall
 8130 Allison Avenue
 La Mesa, California
 
 
Mark Arapostathis, Mayor
 Jack Shu, Vice Mayor
 Bill Baber, Councilmember
 Colin Parent, Councilmember
 Vacant, 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.

The City of La Mesa encourages the participation of disabled individuals in the services, activities and programs provided by the City. Individuals with disabilities, who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the City Council meetings, should contact the City’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator, Rida Freeman, Director of Administrative Services, 48 hours prior to the meeting at 619.667.1175, fax 619.667.1163, or rfreeman@cityoflamesa.us. 

Hearing assisted devices are available for the hearing impaired. A City staff member is available to provide these devices upon entry to City Council meetings, commission meetings or public hearings held in the City Council Chambers. A photo i.d. or signature will be required to secure a device for the meeting.

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 COUNCIL 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


Telephone (Audio only)

 (669) 900-6833 or (253) 215-8782   Webinar ID: Webinar ID: 885 1281 6699

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 – VICE MAYOR SHU

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER AS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH

 

BUDGET MONITORING REPORT

Documents:
  1. BUDGET MONITORING REPORT.pdf
 

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

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

(Items 1 through 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.

 

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

 

2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA MESA CITY COUNCIL HELD TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2021

Documents:
  1. ITEM 2.pdf
 

3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE LA MESA CITY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 2021, TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2021, AND FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021

Documents:
  1. ITEM 3.pdf
 

4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, LA MESA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING, AND CITY OF LA MESA SUCCESSOR AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2021

Documents:
  1. ITEM 4.pdf
 

5. ACCEPTANCE OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE CITY OF LA MESA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022

Staff Reference: Mr. Vogt

Documents:
  1. ITEM 5.pdf
 

6. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION FOR THE CIVICSPARK PROGRAM

Staff Reference: Ms. Ego

Documents:
  1. ITEM 6.pdf
 

7. RATIFICATION OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD’S APPROVAL OF PROJECT NO. 2019-25 (DLS INVESTMENTS, LLC) – A SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A SEVEN-UNIT RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT AT 7735 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, APN 470-690-03-00 IN THE C-D-MU (GENERAL COMMERCIAL / URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY / MIXED USE OVERLAY) ZONE

Staff Reference: Mr. Kusiak

Documents:
  1. ITEM 7.pdf
 

8. RESOLUTION AWARDING THE ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR JANITORIAL AND CUSTODIAL SERVICES AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FACILITY WITH NMS MANAGEMENT, INC.

Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney

Documents:
  1. ITEM 8.pdf
 

9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT USE AND OPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND THE LA MESA-SPRING VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Staff Reference: Ms. Richardson

Documents:
  1. ITEM 9.pdf
 

STAFF REPORTS

 

10. CONSIDERATION OF LA MESA COMMUNITY PARKING COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDATION FOR LA MESA VILLAGE ENHANCEMENT FUND PROGRAM FUNDING AND RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $99,440 FROM THE DOWNTOWN PARKING FUND TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 DOWNTOWN VILLAGE ENHANCEMENT FUND BUDGET


Staff recommends the Council adopt the Resolution appropriating $99,440 from the Downtown Parking Fund to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Downtown Village Enhancement Fund budget.

 

Staff Reference: Mr. Dedmon

Documents:
  1. ITEM 10.pdf
 

11. A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES THE SAME SALARY AND CAFETERIA PLAN TERMS AS PROVIDED TO LA MESA CITY EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION;

      

  B.  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT;

 

  C.  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CITY ATTORNEY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT;

 

    D.  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED CITY OF LA MESA COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FY 2020-2021 RETROACTIVE TO OCTOBER 1, 2020, LISTING POSITIONS, SALARY RANGES/BANDS, AND PAY STEPS;

 

    E.   RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED CITY OF LA MESA COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FY 2020-2021 RETROACTIVE TO JANUARY 1, 2021, LISTING POSITIONS, SALARY RANGES/BANDS, AND PAY STEPS;

 

     F.   RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED CITY OF LA MESA COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FY 2021-2022, LISTING POSITIONS, SALARY RANGES/BANDS, AND PAY STEPS; AND

 

     G.  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED CITY OF LA MESA COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FY 2021-2022 EFFECTIVE THE PAY PERIOD AFTER COUNCIL APPROVAL, LISTING POSITIONS, SALARY RANGES/BANDS, AND PAY STEPS 

 

Staff recommends the Council adopt the Resolutions by separate actions.

 

Staff Reference: Ms. Freeman

Documents:
  1. ITEM 11.pdf
 

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

 

12. CONSIDERATION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES RESOLUTIONS THAT WILL BE VOTED ON AT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA ON SEPTEMBER 22 – SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Documents:
  1. ITEM 12.pdf
 

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)

 

AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3(d))

 

CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS

 

ADJOURNMENT