LA MESA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA. A Regular Meeting. Tuesday, January 28, :00 p.m. City Council Chambers La Mesa City Hall Allison Avenue

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1 Art Madrid Mayor Kristine Alessio Vice Mayor Ruth Sterling Councilmember LA MESA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA A Regular Meeting Ernest Ewin Councilmember Tuesday, January 28, 2014 Mark Arapostathis Councilmember David Witt City Manager Glenn Sabine City Attorney Mary Kennedy City Clerk 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers La Mesa City Hall 8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California The purpose of a Council meeting is to accomplish the public s business as productively, efficiently and professionally as possible. Eldon Vogt City Treasurer City of La Mesa 8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California Tel: Fax: La Mesa e-gov Stay connected. Sign up to receive alerts, follow us on Twitter, report a problem, ask a question and more.

2 Welcome to the La Mesa City Council meeting. The City of La Mesa is a community working together toward a common goal which includes a safe and healthy environment, state-of-the-art resources and technology, unsurpassed quality of life and an efficient and effectively run government organization. Agenda reports for items on this agenda are available for public review at the City Clerk's Office, 8130 Allison Avenue, and at the La Mesa library reference desk, 8074 Allison Avenue, during normal business hours. 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. As a courtesy to others, PLEASE TURN OFF, OR PLACE IN SILENT MODE, all cell phones, pagers and other communication devices while in the Council Chambers. If you wish to speak concerning any item on the agenda, please complete a Request to Speak card and submit it to the Council Hostess. When the Mayor calls your name, step to the podium and state your name for the record. In order that all who wish to speak may be heard, it is requested that you limit your presentation to three minutes. Should you wish to speak concerning an item that is not listed on the agenda, you may be heard during that part of the agenda listed as "Public Comments." Please complete a Request to Speak card and submit it to the Council Hostess. When the Mayor calls your name, step to the podium and state your name for the record. NOTE: If appropriate, the item may be referred to staff or placed on a future agenda. Citizens who wish to make an audio/visual presentation pertaining to an item on the agenda, or during Public Comments, should contact the City Clerk s office at , no later than 12:00 noon, one business day prior to the start of the meeting. Advance notification will ensure compatibility with City equipment and allow Council meeting presentations to progress smoothly and in a consistent and equitable manner. Please note that all presentations/digital materials are considered part of the maximum time limit provided to speakers. 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 Coordinator at Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired. Please see the Council Hostess for assistance. Approximately one hour into the meeting the Council may take a brief break. This meeting can be viewed live on Cox Cable Channel 24 (within La Mesa City limits) and on AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 (in the San Diego Region). For more specific information about the City Council meetings, please take a Welcome to Your City of La Mesa City Council Meeting brochure located at the back of the Council Chambers, or call the City Clerk s office at Information about the services and programs offered by the City of La Mesa can be found on our website at

3 AGENDA JANUARY 28, :00 P.M. ROLL CALL INVOCATION COUNCILMEMBER ARAPOSTATHIS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER COMMENTS COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS PRESENTATION COUNCILMEMBER THOUGHTS AND PERSPECTIVES 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. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 5) The Consent Calendar includes items previously considered by the Council. 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. RATIFICATION OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD S APPROVAL OF DRB (ALLISON AVENUE LLC) FOR PROPOSED EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 8340 ALLISON AVENUE IN THE CD-D (DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL/URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE Staff Reference: Mr. Chopyk 3. A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF UNUSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FROM ADULT ENRICHMENT CENTER OUTDOOR FITNESS PARK (305132CD) TO VISTA LA MESA/KING STREET IMPROVEMENTS (304141CD); AND La Mesa City Council Agenda 1 Tuesday, January 28, 2014

4 CONSENT CALENDAR Continued B. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF A PORTION OF LAND LOCATED AT 6935 HOFFMAN AVENUE (APN ) FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES FOR THE KING STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Staff Reference: Mr. Humora 4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND WALKSANDIEGO, A NONPROFIT WALKING ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION, FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE CALTRANS 2013 COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM TO DEVELOP AN URBAN TRAILS MOBILITY ACTION PLAN Staff Reference: Ms. Garrett 5. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY, FOR CONTINUATION AND EXPANSION OF THE SAFE ROUTES INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAM, APPROVING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR THE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER / DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO WITH THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY Staff Reference: Ms. Garrett BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS 6. APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION Staff recommends the Council appoint members to fill the vacancies on the Environmental Sustainability Commission and adopt a resolution confirming the appointments. Staff Reference: Ms. Kennedy COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT) AB 1234 REPORTS (GC (d)) COUNCIL INITIATED 7. REQUEST COUNCIL S SUPPORT FOR SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF LA MESA TO THE NATIONAL CIVIC LEAGUE S 2014 ALL-AMERICAN CITY COMPETITION MAYOR MADRID La Mesa City Council Agenda 2 Tuesday, January 28, 2014

5 COUNCIL INITIATED Continued 8. REQUEST THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND THE CITY S EXISTING SMOKING ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE A BAN ON THE SALE OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES IN LA MESA MAYOR MADRID 9. REQUEST COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR MAYOR S TRAVEL EXPENSE TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION S CONFERENCE MAYOR MADRID 10. CONTINUATION OF THE COUNCIL'S PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE 1/14/14 COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM 10, A STAFF REPORT (DTD 12/19/13) REGARDING CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS AND MEMBERSHIPS AS TO PAGES 2-12 EXCEPT THOSE WHERE COUNCIL ACTION HAS ALREADY BEEN TAKEN/COMMENTED ON COUNCILMEMBER EWIN CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS ADJOURNMENT La Mesa City Council Agenda 3 Tuesday, January 28, 2014

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