City Manager Garrett announced Mr. Colin Stowell had been appointed as the City' s new Fire Chief.

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1 Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the La Mesa City Council Tuesday, October, 206 at 4: 00 p. m. City Council Chambers, 830 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, California Mayor Arapostathis called the meeting to order at 4: 00 p. m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mayor Arapostathis; Councilmembers Alessio, Baber and Sterling. ABSENT: Vice Mayor McWhirter. STAFF: City Manager Garrett; City Attorney Sabine; City Clerk Kennedy. INVOCATION COUNCILMEMBER ALESSIO PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Garrett announced Mr. Colin Stowell had been appointed as the City' s new Fire Chief. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS The Mayor and Council made announcements and reported on various events taking place in the City. No action was taken. PRESENTATION PROCLAIMING OCTOBER AS UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN MONTH Councilmember Alessio presented the proclamation to Mr. Luca DelPiccolo, Account Representative, United Way of San Diego County. ADDITIONS AND/ OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA There were no additions or deletions to the agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Mike Werner, La Mesa, spoke in support of the Fire Department and their quick response to medical calls. Mr. Aaron Landau, La Mesa, spoke in support of Police Chief Vasquez and all the members of the La Mesa Police Department, and commended the Department for its many community outreach programs. La Mesa City Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October, 206

2 PUBLIC COMMENTS - Continued Mr. John Schmitz, President, Friends of the La Mesa Library, thanked the City and staff for the successful operation of this year' s Oktoberfest. Mr. Schmitz said a survey had been conducted by the organization at the Oktoberfest and said 80 percent of the 77 responders would like to have a new or larger library. CONSENT CALENDAR Items through 8). APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING Approved. 2. RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO SNIPES- DYE ASSOCIATES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE WEST LA MESA PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE CONNECTIVITY PROJECT Resolution No was adopted. 3. RESOLUTION APPROVING DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY FOR EXECUTING SPECIFIED DOCUMENTS WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ( CALTRANS) Resolution No was adopted. 4. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE FOR A REPLACEMENT DUMP TRUCK TO BE USED FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF CITY STREETS Resolution No was adopted. 5. RESOLUTION AMENDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA, INC. FOR BUILDING DIVISION SERVICES Resolution No was adopted. 6. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AARON STURM AS THE BUILDING OFFICIAL PURSUANT TO THE 997 UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE SECTION 20 AND 202 Resolution No was adopted. 7. RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Resolution No was adopted. La Mesa City Council Meeting Minutes 2 Tuesday, October, 206

3 CONSENT CALENDAR Continued 8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE NEXT GENERATION REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM ( RCS) Resolution No was adopted. ACTION: Motioned by Councilmember Baber and seconded by Councilmember Sterling to approve Consent Calendar items through 8. Vote: 4-0 Yes: Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Alessio, Councilmember Baber and Councilmember Sterling Abstained: Absent: Vice Mayor McWhirter Motion passed. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS 9. APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION Mayor Arapostathis nominated Ms. Emily Alessio, Ms. Jennifer Barillas, Mr. Payton Bechefsky, Mr. Jagger Giles, Ms. Jocelyn Thomas, Ms. Madison Williams, Ms. Katie Chen, Mr. Chance Lux, Ms. Penelope Amado, and Ms. Francesca Di Giammarino for appointment to the Youth Advisory Commission. ACTION: Motioned by Councilmember Baber and seconded by Councilmember Sterling to approve the appointment of Emily Alessio, Jennifer Barillas, Payton Bechefsky, Jagger Giles, Jocelyn Thomas, Madison Williams, Katie Chen, Chance Lux, Penelope Amado, and Francesca Di Giammarino to the Youth Advisory Commission and adopt the resolution confirming the appointments. Vote: 3-0 Yes: Abstained: Absent: Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Baber and Councilmember Sterling Councilmember Alessio Vice Mayor McWhirter Motion passed. Resolution No was adopted. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS ( 3 MINUTE LIMIT) The Mayor and Council reported on various outside board, commission and committee meetings they attended. No action was taken. La Mesa City Council Meeting Minutes 3 Tuesday, October, 206

4 AB 234 REPORTS ( GC W)) Mayor Arapostathis reported on his attendance at the League of California Cities' annual conference on October 5th in Long Beach. COUNCIL INITIATED 0. CONSIDERATION OF A COUNCIL POLICY THAT REQUIRES TWO COUNCILMEMBER SIGNATURES TO DOCKET A COUNCIL INITIATED ITEM COUNCILMEMBER BABER AND COUNCILMEMBER ALESSIO Councilmember Baber explained the purpose of the proposed amendment to the existing Council policy pertaining to Council Initiated items. Councilmember Baber said the changes would require Council initiated items to be made in writing, signed by two Councilmembers, and clarify that backup information must be provided to the City Clerk by noon on Wednesday before a regularly scheduled Tuesday Council meeting. Councilmember Baber said the proposed policy would increase Council efficiency. In response to questions from Councilmember Alessio, City Attorney Sabine explained provisions in the Brown Act pertaining to serial meetings. Council questions and discussion ensued. ACTION: Motioned by Councilmember Baber and seconded by Councilmember Alessio to amend Resolution No by changing item to read: All Council initiated requests shall be made [ in writing] directly to the City Manager. If the City Manager and the [ two] Councilmember[ s] making such a request agree that the issue is appropriate and relevant to the official business of the City, the Manager shall notify the City Clerk to place such item on the agenda for the next scheduled meeting. For agenda distribution purposes, the requesting Councilmember[s] must provide to the City Clerk [( by Wednesday at noon before a Tuesday meeting)], all appropriate background material necessary and relevant for informed Council consideration. If such material is not forwarded to the City Clerk in time for agenda distribution, the item shall be included on the [ next] agenda. Under discussion, Councilmember Alessio suggested adding a sunset clause of December 3, 208. The amendment to the motion was acceptable to the maker. Councilmember Sterling expressed her opposition and said the proposal would reduce transparency and could be a violation of the Brown Act. Councilmember Sterling said it was wrong to cut down on creativity and an elected person' s input unless they got another elected person' s approval first. Following continued discussion, Mayor Arapostathis called for the vote. Vote: 3- Yes: Abstained: Absent: Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Alessio, and Councilmember Baber Councilmember Sterling Vice Mayor McWhirter Motion passed. La Mesa City Council Meeting Minutes 4 Tuesday, October, 206

5 ICI COUNCIL INITIATED Continued City Attorney Sabine said a resolution would be brought back for Council approval in order to amend Resolution No CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS There were no remarks. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 4: 54 p. m. Y J. Mary J. Kenndy, CMC City Clerk La Mesa City Council Meeting Minutes 5 Tuesday, October, 206