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LA MESA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
A Regular Meeting of the City Council and a Special Meeting of the La Mesa Public Financing Authority via Teleconference

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

6:00 p.m.

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


Mark Arapostathis, Mayor
Akilah Weber, 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.

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 JANUARY 12, 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

https://zoom.us/j/94433120617

Telephone (Audio only)

(669) 900-6833 or (253) 215-8782  ç Webinar ID: 944 3312 0617

Public Comments for Items not on the Agenda
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 that this is for “PUBLIC 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.

Public Comments for Items on the Agenda
Members of the public who wish to make comments on items on the agenda may do so via Zoom at the Emergency Operations Center, Fire Administration Building, 8054 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, California, 91942. Social distancing will be strictly enforced by City personnel at all times. It is strongly encouraged that all attendees wear a facial covering while waiting to speak regarding an agenda item. Comments may also be submitted in the same manner as stated above regarding items not on the agenda. Please note in your email subject line the agenda item number related to the comment.
Documents:
  1. ATTACHMENT A.pdf
 

ROLL CALL: CITY COUNCIL / LA MESA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY

 

INVOCATION – COUNCILMEMBER BABER

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS

 

PRESENTATION

 

MAYOR’S STATE OF THE CITY REPORT

 

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 INTERVIEWS

 

1. INTERVIEW OF APPLICANT FOR AN UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION

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

2. INTERVIEW OF APPLICANTS FOR THE CITY’S COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD

Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Documents:
  1. ITEM 2.pdf
 

CONSENT CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL

(Items 3 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.
 

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

 

4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND CITY OF LA MESA SUCCESSOR AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2020

Documents:
  1. ITEM 4.pdf
 

5. A. RESOLUTION ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF AN EASEMENT FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR PUBLIC ROAD PURPOSES BEING A PORTION OF MILDEN STREET, LYING IN THE WESTERLY PORTION OF LOT 80, EASTERLY OF LOT 10 OF MURRAY HILL, IN THE CITY OF LA MESA, DEDICATED PER MAP NO. 1342; AND

B.  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED CONVEYING THE CITY’S REAL PROPERTY INTEREST IN LOT 80 IN THE CITY OF LA MESA, PER MAP NO. 1342 IN THE FORM OF A DEDICATION FOR PARK PURPOSES RECORDED JANUARY 29, 1982, IN INSTRUMENT NO. 82-026590

Staff Reference: Mr. Tomaino
Documents:
  1. ITEM 5.pdf
 

6. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE AGREEMENT FOR AUDIT SERVICES WITH ROGERS, ANDERSON, MALODY AND SCOTT, LLP

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

7. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CITY OF LA MESA HOUSING ASSET FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ADDENDUM TO THE ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020

Staff Reference: Ms. Royales
Documents:
  1. ITEM 7.pdf
 

8. RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO NV5 FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR GROSSMONT CENTER DRIVE BRIDGE REHABILITATION AND WIDENING PROJECT

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

9. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY’S PURCHASING OFFICER TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT TO FUND WELLNESS AND FITNESS EXAMS BY SAN DIEGO SPORTS MEDICINE

Staff Reference: Chief Swaney
Documents:
  1. ITEM 9.pdf
 

CONSENT CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL AND LA MESA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY

(Item 10)

The Consent Calendar includes items considered to be routine. Unless discussion is requested by members of the Council, Financing Authority or audience, all Consent Calendar items may be approved by one motion.
 

10. ACCEPTANCE OF BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MESA FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2020

Staff Reference: Ms. Royales
Documents:
  1. ITEM 10.pdf
 

STAFF REPORT - CITY COUNCIL

 

11. CONSIDERATION AND APPOINTMENT AND/OR REAPPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEMBERS TO OUTSIDE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES, AND TO THE COUNCIL AD HOC AND STANDING SUBCOMMITTEES

Staff recommends the Council appoint and/or reappoint Councilmembers to the outside boards, commissions and committees, and to the Council ad hoc and standing subcommittees.

Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Documents:
  1. ITEM 11.pdf
 

COUNCIL INITIATED

 

12. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED CLIMATE EMERGENCY RESOLUTION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO SEEK REVIEW BY CITY STAFF AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION – COUNCILMEMBER JACK SHU

Documents:
  1. ITEM 12.pdf
 

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)

 

AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3(d))

 

CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS

 

ADJOURNMENT