Art Madrid Mayor Mark Arapostathis Vice Mayor Ruth Sterling Councilmember Ernest Ewin Councilmember LA MESA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA A Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 13, 2012 Dave Allan 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 La Mesa e-gov www.cityoflamesa.com/e-gov Stay connected. Sign up to receive alerts, follow us on Twitter, report a problem, ask a question and more. City of La Mesa 8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California 91942 Tel: 619.463.6611 Fax: 619.667.1131 www.cityoflamesa.com
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AGENDA NOVEMBER 13, 2012 4:00 P.M. ROLL CALL INVOCATION COUNCILMEMBER EWIN PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER COMMENTS COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS PRESENTATIONS RECOGNIZING MEMBERS OF THE GROSSMONT COLLEGE THEATER ARTS DEPARTMENT FOR THEIR LIVE PRODUCTION OF THE GRIMMERS BUDGET MONITORING REPORT CITY TREASURER S QUARTERLY REPORT POLICE CHIEF S QUARTERLY CRIME REPORT ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 7) 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING HELD MAY 22, 2012; A SPECIAL MEETING AND REGULAR MEETING HELD JUNE 12, 2012; A REGULAR MEETING HELD JUNE 26, 2012; A SPECIAL MEETING AND REGULAR MEETING HELD JULY 10, 2012; A REGULAR MEETING HELD AUGUST 14, 2012; A REGULAR MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 11, 2012; AND A REGULAR MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 3. RATIFICATION OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD S APPROVAL OF DRB 12-22 (LAND & DESIGN, INC. AND ST. NICHOLAS DIOCESE IN CHICAGO) FOR PROPOSED 37 UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT AT 4330 AND 4350 PALM AVENUE IN THE RB-P-D-MU (RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS / SCENIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY / URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY / MIXED USE OVERLAY) ZONE Staff Reference: Mr. Chopyk La Mesa City Council Agenda 1 Tuesday, November 13, 2012
CONSENT CALENDAR Continued 4. RESOLUTION AWARDING BID NO. 13-06, ANNUAL CONCRETE MAINTENANCE PROJECT TO JUST CONSTRUCTION, INC., AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT UP TO FOUR ADDITIONAL YEARS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT PROVISIONS PENDING ANNUAL BUDGET ALLOCATION Staff Reference: Mr. Humora 5. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT THROUGH THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT PROGRAM, APPOINTMENT OF THE MAYOR AND ASSISTANCE CITY MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES AS AUTHORIZED SIGNERS ON GRANT DOCUMENTS, AND ADDITION OF THE GRANT AWARD AMOUNT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BUDGET FOR THE JUNIOR SEAU SPORTS COMPLEX ARTIFICIAL TURF IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Staff Reference: Mr. Humora 6. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND SUN VALLEY GOLF, LLC Staff Reference: Ms. Garrett 7. APPROVAL OF THE 2012 CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY CLOSING PORTIONS OF LA MESA CITY STREETS FOR THE CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE SPECIAL EVENT SPONSORED BY THE LA MESA VILLAGE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION Staff Reference: Lt. Sweeney 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. ORDINANCE: SECOND READING 8. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF LA MESA CENTENNIAL BENCH MARK AND FIXING THE ELEVATION OF THE CENTENNIAL BENCH MARK Staff recommends the Council approve the second reading and adoption of the ordinance. Staff Reference: Mr. Humora La Mesa City Council Agenda 2 Tuesday, November 13, 2012
ORDINANCE: SECOND READING - Continued 9. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 24 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING, REPEALING AND AMENDING VARIOUS CODE SECTIONS RELATED TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PRODUCTION STAFF REPORTS Staff recommends the Council approve the second reading and adoption of the ordinance. Staff Reference: Mr. Chopyk 10. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A POLICY FOR THE DISPLAY OF FLAGS AT CITY OF LA MESA FACILITIES Staff recommends that the Council approve the policy for the display of flags at City of La Mesa facilities. Staff Reference: Ms. Garrett 11. ACCEPTANCE OF CITY CLERK S CERTIFICATION OF INITIATIVE PETITION ENTITLED AN INITIATIVE AMENDING THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE AND REGULATE MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES IN LA MESA Staff Reference: Ms. Kennedy COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT) AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3(d)) COUNCIL INITIATED 12. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS UPDATE MAYOR MADRID 13. REQUEST TO PROVIDE A PRESENTATION BY THE SAN DIEGO GRANTMAKERS HOMELESSNESS WORKING GROUP REGARDING SUPPORT OF EFFORTS TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS IN THE REGION MAYOR MADRID 14. PRESENTATION ADDRESSING THE USING/PROVIDING CITY OF LA MESA PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS AS TO CITY, CITIZEN BUSINESSES INDIVIDUALLY/ORGANIZATIONS, ETC.; USE OF THE CITY SEAL; ACCEPTABLE AND AUTHORIZED PURPOSES, MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO BE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS OF THE CITY AND WHAT THAT IMPLIES/CONVEYS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY LAW AND CURRENT POLICY COUNCILMEMBER EWIN La Mesa City Council Agenda 3 Tuesday, November 13, 2012
COUNCIL INITIATED - Continued 15. FOLLOW UP TO RELATED DISCUSSION AT TWO PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS TO RECEIVE A REPORT FROM THE MAYOR AS TO THE UPCOMING NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE (NOVEMBER 28 DECEMBER 1, 2012 IN BOSTON, MA) RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER VOTING ACTIONS DETAILED ENOUGH TO HOLD A CONVERSATION WITH AND RECEIVE POSSIBLE DIRECTION FROM THE COUNCIL TO THE CITY S VOTING DELEGATE COUNCILMEMBER EWIN 16. UPDATE ON THE MISSING LA MESA SENIOR OLYMPICS SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SIGNED BALL, GOLD GLOVE HOLDER AND PLAQUE AS PRESENTED TO THE CITY OF LA MESA BY THE TEAM UPON THEIR RETURN FROM NEW ORLEANS COUNCILMEMBER EWIN CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS ADJOURNMENT La Mesa City Council Agenda 4 Tuesday, November 13, 2012