LA MESA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA. A Regular Meeting. Tuesday, July 8, :00 p.m. City Council Chambers La Mesa City Hall Allison Avenue

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Art Madrid Mayor Kristine Alessio Vice Mayor Ruth Sterling Councilmember LA MESA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA A Regular Meeting Ernest Ewin Councilmember Tuesday, July 8, 2014 Mark Arapostathis Councilmember

1 Art Madrid Mayor Kristine Alessio Vice Mayor Ruth Sterling Councilmember LA MESA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA A Regular Meeting Ernest Ewin Councilmember Tuesday, July 8, 2014 Mark Arapostathis Councilmember David Witt City Manager Glenn Sabine City Attorney Mary Kennedy City Clerk 4:00 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 JULY 8, :00 P.M. ROLL CALL INVOCATION VICE MAYOR ALESSIO PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER COMMENTS COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATION OF AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION AWARDS TO THE CITY OF LA MESA PROCLAIMING JULY 9, 2014 AS GO PLAY, GET FIT YOUTH DAY AND JULY 2014 AS PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH PRESENTATION BY LAURA BONICH, NOLTE VERTICAL FIVE, REGARDING INDOOR = WASTEWATER = RECLAIMED WATER, THE DISCONNECT BETWEEN DESIGN ASSUMPTIONS AND WATER USE MAYOR MADRID PRESENTATION BY THE EAST COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (ECEDC) ON THE EAST COUNTY DEMOGRAPHICS STUDY COUNCILMEMBER EWIN 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 3) 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 La Mesa City Council Agenda 1 Tuesday, July 8, 2014

4 CONSENT CALENDAR Continued 2. A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM SDG&E, APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $61,500, AND A REQUEST FOR SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS DATA TO UPDATE THE CITY S GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORY; AND B. RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO AECOM FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO PREPARE A CLIMATE ACTION PLAN Staff Reference: Mr. Chopyk 3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF A SEWER EASEMENT FROM THE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT SYSTEM (MTS) STAFF REPORT Staff Reference: Mr. Humora 4. REPORT ON ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES Staff recommends the City Council regulate the use of electronic smoking devices by prohibiting their use in locations where smoking is prohibited and direct staff to draft an ordinance to be introduced for first reading at the next regular Council meeting. Staff Reference: Ms. Garrett BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS 5. APPOINTING MEMBERS TO CITY OF LA MESA BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Staff recommends the City Council appoint members to fill the vacancies on the City s boards and commissions, and adopt the resolution confirming the appointments. Staff Reference: Ms. Kennedy COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT) AB 1234 REPORTS (GC (d)) COUNCIL INITIATED 6. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST DIRECTING STAFF TO HIRE A PUBLIC RELATIONS/INFORMATION OFFICER FOR THE FOLLOWING DUTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PREPARATION OF CITY PRESS RELEASES, PROMOTION OF CITY EVENTS, PROMOTION OF CITY INTERESTS, AND CREATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE VICE MAYOR ALESSIO AND COUNCILMEMBER EWIN La Mesa City Council Agenda 2 Tuesday, July 8, 2014

5 COUNCIL INITIATED Continued 7. CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATING A CITIZEN TO THE MISSION TRAILS REGIONAL PARK CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE VICE MAYOR ALESSIO AND COUNCILMEMBER STERLING 8. PROVIDE AN UPDATE AS TO WHERE THE CITY OF LA MESA IS RE: PUBLIC ACCESS CHARGING STATIONS IN LA MESA. REVIEW OF CURRENT STRATEGIES, INCLUDING STAFF APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS ETC. CITY VS PRIVATE BUSINESSES INITIATIVE/ APPLICATION COUNCILMEMBER EWIN 9. REQUEST COUNCIL APPROVAL TO ATTEND THE 2014 NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP SUMMIT IN SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, AUGUST 13 16, 2014 COUNCILMEMBER STERLING 10. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CURRENT CITY/COUNCIL ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS CONTINUING FOR THIS FISCAL YEAR POSSIBLE ACTION/AFFIRMATION OF A FULL YEAR MEMBERSHIP EXPENSE FOR THE EAST COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (ECEDC) COUNCILMEMBER EWIN 11. CONSIDERATION OF SETTING COUNCIL EXPENSE ACCOUNT LIMITS/APPROVALS SIMILAR TO TRAVEL FOR ALL PUBLIC FUNDS EXPENDED BY THE COUNCIL COLLECTIVELY AND INDIVIDUALLY COUNCILMEMBER EWIN 7:00 P.M. HEARING 12. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA CONFIRMING THE REPORT WITH THE FINAL DETERMINATION OF SEWER SERVICE CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015 TO BE COLLECTED ON THE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLL AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FORWARD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE RESOLUTION, TOGETHER WITH A COPY OF THE REPORT, TO THE OFFICE OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY AUDITOR Staff recommends the City Council adopt the resolution approving the sewer charge amount for each parcel as described in the fiscal year 2015 sewer charge report and authorize the City Clerk to submit the sewer charge for each parcel to the County Auditor for collection on the property tax bills. Staff Reference: Mr. Humora CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS ADJOURNMENT La Mesa City Council Agenda 3 Tuesday, July 8, 2014

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LA MESA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA. Tuesday, November 13, :00 p.m. City Council Chambers La Mesa City Hall Allison Avenue. La Mesa, California

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