2 Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the La Mesa City Council Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, California The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council Agenda. Agenda Items can be taken out of order during the meeting. The Agenda Items were considered in the order presented, except for Council Committee Reports which were heard prior to Item No. 11. Mayor Arapostathis called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: ABSENT: STAFF: Mayor Arapostathis; Vice Mayor McWhirter; Councilmembers Alessio, Baber and Parent. None. City Manager Garrett; City Attorney Sabine; City Clerk Wiegelman; Assistant City Manager Humora. ROLL CALL: LA MESA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY PRESENT: Chairman Arapostathis; Authority Members Alessio, Baber, McWhirter and Parent. ABSENT: STAFF: None. Executive Director Garrett, General Counsel Sabine; Assistant City Manager Humora; Secretary Wiegelman. ROLL CALL: LA MESA SUCCESSOR AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT: STAFF: Chairman Arapostathis; Agencymembers Alessio, Baber, McWhirter and Parent. None. City Manager Garrett; City Attorney Sabine; Assistant City Manager Humora; City Clerk Wiegelman. INVOCATION COUNCILMEMBER ALESSIO PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE La Mesa City Council Meeting Minutes 1 Tuesday, June 13, 2017
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS There were no comments. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS The Mayor, Council and staff made announcements and reported on various events taking place in the City. No action was taken. PRESENTATIONS RECOGNITION OF THE MAJOR DONORS TO THE FLAG DAY PARADE Mayor Arapostathis presented Certificates of Appreciation to Carl Scherbaum, representing EDCO Disposal Corporation, Dana Rivers, representing Barona Resort and Casino, and La Mesa resident Mr. Bob Duggan, for their generous contributions to the Parade. UPDATE ON REGIONAL WATER ISSUES PRESENTED BY THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY The presentation by the San Diego County Water Authority was laid over to a future Council meeting. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA There were no additions or deletions to the agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS (TOTAL TIME 15 MINUTES) Luis Valdivia, San Diego County Fair representative, spoke regarding the various activities and events happening at the San Diego County Fair and invited all to attend. Frank Baggett, resident, submitted a written statement and spoke regarding traffic issues on Sacramento Drive. Michael Brown, resident, spoke regarding an unsolicited proposal for Sun Valley disc golf course. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 8) 1. APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING Approved. La Mesa City Council Meeting Minutes 2 Tuesday, June 13, 2017
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2017 Approved. 3. RECEIVE AND FILE A REPORT ON THE STATUS OF EMERGENCY REPAIR OF STORM DRAIN PIPE ON WELLESLEY STREET Received and filed. 4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR THE ALVARADO CHANNEL GRADING AND LANDSCAPING SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT, BID NO. 16-05 TO BLUE PACIFIC ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION, INC. Resolution No. 2017-041 was adopted. 5. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO RENEW THE ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR STREET SWEEPING SERVICES WITH CLEANSTREET Resolution No. 2017-042 was adopted. 6. RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO AMERICAN ASPHALT SOUTH, INC. FOR BID NO. 17-12, 2017 SLURRY PROJECT Resolution No. 2017-043 was adopted. 7. RESOLUTION REJECTING BID NO. 17-06, MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE AND WAITE DRIVE 20A UNDERGROUND CONVERSION AND STREET LIGHTING PROJECT Resolution No. 2017-044 was adopted. 8. RATIFICATION OF TTM 14-02 / DAB 14-18 AND DRB 14-18 (ARNOLD & VALERIE SCHMIDT REVOCABLE TRUST) CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATIONS TO CONSTRUCT A MIXED-USE CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT EL CAJON BOULEVARD AND THORNE DRIVE IN THE C-D-MU (GENERAL COMMERCIAL / URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY / MIXED-USE OVERLAY) AND R3-MU (MULTIPLE UNIT RESIDENTIAL / MIXED-USE OVERLAY) ZONES. THE PROJECT IS A PROPOSED DENSITY BONUS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 65915 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE AND IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (PRC 21159.21 QUALIFIED HOUSING PROJECTS AND 21159.23 AFFORDABLE LOW-INCOME HOUSING) Ratified. ACTION: Motioned by Councilmember Baber and seconded by Vice Mayor McWhirter to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 8. La Mesa City Council Meeting Minutes 3 Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Councilmember Baber, and Councilmember Parent Motion passed. ORDINANCE: SECOND READING 9. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF TITLE 24 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, RECLASSIFYING FROM ZONE R1 TO ZONE R3 THAT PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 5042 KEENEY STREET PER ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Z 15-01 City Attorney Sabine read the title of the Ordinance. ACTION: Motioned by Vice Mayor McWhirter and seconded by Councilmember Alessio to approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance. Councilmember Baber, and Councilmember Parent. Motion passed. Ordinance No. 2017-2854 was adopted. STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL FINANCING AUTHORITY SUCCESSOR AGENCY 10. A. CONSIDERATION OF THE BIENNIAL BUDGET FOR 2017-2019; AND B. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA ADOPTING (1) THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018, AND (2) THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT FACTORS USED TO CALCULATE THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT City Manager Garrett made a few opening comments and discussed the correlation between the strategic planning process and the development of the budget for fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019. City Manager Garrett also provided an overview of the City s five year goals and stated that a sixth goal, to provide safe and affordable homes for all current and future residents, was added during the Council s Strategic Workshop in March 2017. City Manager Garrett announced that although City revenues are expected to stay strong during the next budget biennium, the City is projected to have a structural deficit of approximately one million dollars per year over the next two years due to the CalPERS changes to the discount rate and La Mesa City Council Meeting Minutes 4 Tuesday, June 13, 2017
contribution methodology. She stated that staff is looking at ways to reduce City expenditures and are seeking new revenue sources. City Manager Garrett also provided an overview of the current and future projects and programs that are incorporated in the biennial budget. City Manager Garrett said it was necessary for the Council to adopt the 2017-2019 Preliminary Budget prior to the end of the fiscal year and that staff would bring back the Final Budget in August with any adjustments from the Council. Finance Director Waller-Bullock gave an overview of the 2017-2019 Preliminary Budget, highlighting the budget process, the Council s strategic planning workshop, Citywide revenue and expenditure funds, the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), expenditures for the Successor Agency, General Fund revenues and expenditures, General Fund inter-fund transfers, staffing changes reflected in the Preliminary Budget, the Council s General Fund Reserve Policy and the General Fund reserves, the six-year General Fund financial forecast, and the Proposition L benchmarks. Finance Director Waller-Bullock also provided background on the Appropriations Limit and discussed the various adjustment factors used in the computations. Assistant City Manager Humora presented the staffing update and the proposed staffing changes reflected in the Preliminary Budget. A discussion ensued between Council and staff regarding the CalPERS changes to the discount rate and contribution methodology, the Proposition L sunset clause, the value of continuing to place funds in the Section 115 Retirement Trust Fund, and the Council travel policy. It was the consensus of the Council to request staff to return with further information and a breakdown of the (1) Council s travel and other expense funds; (2) parking fund; (3) revenues from ongoing maintenance fees related to Measure U; (4) expenses related to the Climate Action Plan; and (5) funds for traffic calming projects. ACTION: Motioned by Councilmember Baber and seconded by Councilmember Alessio to adopt the 2017-2019 Preliminary Budget as proposed and direct staff to return in August with the 2017-2019 Final Budget. Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Parent. Motion passed. ACTION: Motioned by Councilmember Baber and seconded by Vice Mayor McWhirter to adopt the resolution pursuant to Propositions 4 and 111, establishing the Appropriations Limit for fiscal year 2017-2018 and selecting the growth in new Non-Residential Construction and the population growth in the County of San Diego as the annual adjustment factors used to compute the Appropriations Limit. La Mesa City Council Meeting Minutes 5 Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Councilmember Baber, Councilmember Parent. Motion passed and Resolution No. 2017-045 was adopted. 5:30 P.M. BOARD AND COMMISSION INTERVIEWS 11. ANNUAL INTERVIEW OF APPLICANTS FOR OPENINGS ON THE CITY S BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS City Clerk Wiegelman briefly explained the interview process and provided the names of the individuals who had withdrawn their applications. She also stated that Michael Robinson and Michele Hottel had sent their regrets that they would not be able to attend the meeting due to prior commitments, but both had expressed their interest in being considered for appointment. City Clerk Wiegelman read a statement from Michele Hottel expressing her interest in being reappointed to the Planning Commission. Vice Mayor McWhirter left the meeting at 6:05 p.m. The following applicants spoke regarding their qualifications and interest in being appointed: Lys Ella Severtson Matthew Davis Chuck Hoffman Christopher Langdon Mari Paul Barrett Tetlow Alan Rich Gann Ryan Williams Bonnie Baranoff Lauren Coartney Patrick Dean Jennifer Ann Rotz Perry Marcia Tolin Andrea Beth Damsky Stephen Grooms Fabriane Faye Hudson James Stone Karen Travis Zachary Lori Kern Peter Gregorovic Tony Orlando Mike Calandra Dinah L. Justice La Mesa City Council Meeting Minutes 6 Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Ed Krulikowski Helen Yapura-Weiler City Clerk Wiegelman said the appointments would be made at the July 11th Council meeting. Following the interviews, no action was taken. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT) The Mayor and Council reported on various outside boards, commissions and committee meetings they attended. No action was taken. Mayor Arapostathis called a recess at 5:17 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 5:28 p.m. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3(d)) There were no reports. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS City Attorney Sabine provided an update on the shutdown of the illegal marijuana dispensary located at 6903 University Avenue. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m. Megan Wiegelman, CMC City Clerk La Mesa City Council Meeting Minutes 7 Tuesday, June 13, 2017