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

Tuesday, February 23, 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.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING FEBRUARY 23, 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/94510642958

Telephone (Audio only)

(669) 900-6833 or (253) 215-8782   Webinar ID: 945 1064 2958

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

 

INVOCATION – COUNCILMEMBER PARENT

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION - CITY ATTORNEY

 

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

PRESENTATION BY SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER

Documents:
  1. SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER PRESENTATION.pdf
 

2021 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS WORK PLANS

Documents:
  1. 2021 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS WORK PLANS.pdf
 

BUDGET MONITORING REPORT

Documents:
  1. BUDGET MONITORING REPORT.pdf
 

CITY TREASURER’S QUARTERLY REPORT

Documents:
  1. CITY TREASURER QUARTERLY 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

 

BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS

 

1. RESOLUTION APPOINTING TWO MEMBERS TO THE MOBILITY COMMISSION

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

CONSENT CALENDAR

(Items 2 through 6)

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 MEETINGS HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 AND FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Documents:
  1. ITEM 3.pdf
 

4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGS HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 AND FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Documents:
  1. ITEM 4.pdf
 

5. RESOLUTION DIRECTING STAFF TO NEGOTIATE A BUY/SELL AGREEMENT AT FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR A 0.27 ACRE REMNANT OF VACANT LAND AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF BOULEVARD DRIVE AND 69TH STREET AND BRING THE AGREEMENT BACK TO CITY COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION

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

6. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A GRANT APPLICATION THROUGH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR STATEWIDE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS FOR THE COLLIER PARK RENOVATION PROJECT; ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IF AWARDED; AND APPOINTING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS AND ANY AMENDMENTS

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

STAFF REPORTS

 

7. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AND RATIFYING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS AS ISSUED BY THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY AND DISASTER PURSUANT TO LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.56.060 FOR THE DIRECT PROTECTION AND BENEFIT OF THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LA MESA (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 6-2021 – TEMPORARY CAP ON FEES THIRD-PARTY DELIVERY COMPANIES MAY CHARGE RESTAURANTS)

Staff recommends the Council approve and adopt the Resolution.

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

8. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF THE 2021-2026 HOMELESS ACTION PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR PHASE 2 OF THE HOMELESS OUTREACH AND MOBILE ENGAGEMENT (“HOME”) PROGRAM

Staff recommends the Council adopt the proposed 2021-2026 Homeless Action Plan and provide feedback to staff regarding the HOME program.

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

COUNCIL INITIATED

 

9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION DECLARING A CLIMATE EMERGENCY AND DIRECTING THE CITY TO TAKE ACCELERATED AND COMPREHENSIVE ACTION TO ADDRESS THE CLIMATE CRISIS – COUNCILMEMBER SHU

Documents:
  1. ITEM 9.pdf
 

10. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.85.010, CREATION–MEMBERS-VOTE, TO ADD A SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER REPRESENTATIVE AS A NON-VOTING MEMBER OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION – COUNCILMEMBER BABER AND COUNCILMEMBER SHU

Documents:
  1. ITEM 10.pdf
 

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)

 

AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3(d))

 

CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS

 

ADJOURNMENT