La Mesa public meetings in 2021

City Council

The agenda for the December 28, 2021 La Mesa City Council meeting contains only boilerplate text and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed.

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

This agenda contains no substantive items — only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE system. The Community Relations and Veterans Commission meeting on 2021-12-22 has no listed decisions, discussions, or attachments, so it is purely procedural.

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission is meeting via teleconference to discuss and vote on several items, including finalizing a letter to the City Council Climate Action Plan Subcommittee, recommendations for a vehicle idling policy, and the 2023 Climate Action Plan update. They will also discuss in-person versus virtual meetings, a decarbonization subcommittee, and the 2022 work plan. The meeting includes public comment opportunities.

• Vote on approving a letter to City Council Climate Action Plan Subcommittee
• Vote on recommendations for a vehicle idling policy
• Discussion of 2023 Climate Action Plan update
• Discussion of in-person versus virtual meetings
• Approval of minutes from November 15, 2021 meeting

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

The La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission will hold a regular teleconference meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, discuss community conversation planning, and forward its 2022 work plan to the City Council for consideration. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of October 27, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion of community conversation planning
• Forward 2022 work plan to City Council for approval

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for a variance to reduce side-yard setbacks for a single-family residence on a vacant panhandle lot on Guava Avenue. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from its October 6, 2021 meeting and handle routine procedural items.

• Project 2021-20 (De La Torre Residence): variance request for reduced side-yard setbacks on Guava Avenue (APN 470-032-22-00) in R1 zone
• Approval of minutes from October 6, 2021 regular meeting
• Assignment of invocation/pledge and procedural rules
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

Community Police Oversight Board

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board is meeting to discuss police department updates and consider forwarding two items to the City Council: updated Independent Police Auditor Policies and Procedures, and the draft 2022 work plan. The meeting is held via teleconference due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Forward updated Independent Police Auditor Policies and Procedures to City Council
• Forward draft 2022 Community Police Oversight Board Work Plan to City Council
• Introduction of Communications Manager Perri Storey
• La Mesa Police Department updates

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board approved forwarding two items to City Council: updated Independent Police Auditor (IPA) policies and procedures, and the draft 2022 work plan. The IPA policy amendment clarifies that routine personnel matters are not subject to IPA audits unless a pattern of minor infractions is identified. The work plan includes several amendments, such as adding hands-on training opportunities and referencing the Mobile Crisis Response Team.

• Approved forwarding updated IPA policies and procedures to City Council (9-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved forwarding 2022 work plan with amendments to City Council (10-0)

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special teleconference meeting of the La Mesa City Council. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss existing litigation (City of Santa Ana, et al. v. Actavis Pharma Inc., et al.). No other business is scheduled.

• Closed session on existing litigation: City of Santa Ana, et al. v. Actavis Pharma Inc., et al., Case No. 30-2019-01101802

The La Mesa City Council met in special session on December 14, 2021, and immediately adjourned to a closed session to discuss existing litigation. After reconvening, the City Attorney announced there were no reportable actions from the closed session. The meeting was then adjourned. No substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.

• Held closed session on existing litigation (no reportable actions)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:38 p.m.

City Council

The La Mesa City Council and Successor Agency will hold a regular meeting with consent items, a presentation on a proposed district sign, and a staff report on hiring an interim Public Works director. The council will also consider adopting a position on SANDAG's proposed vehicle mileage tax, additional sales tax, and rideshare fees. Several consent items involve resolutions for virtual meetings, a Juneteenth holiday for police officers, a disabled parking space, and grant applications.

• Resolution to add Juneteenth holiday and clarify step increase eligibility in police officers' MOU
• Resolution adding a disabled persons parking space at 4601 3rd Street
• Resolution authorizing grant application for SANDAG iCommute Go by Bike mini-grant program
• Resolution approving task order for Schmidt Design Group to prepare Waite Drive park master plan
• Resolution approving grant applications for MacArthur Park EIR, Waite Drive park master plan, Kuhlken Field restroom, and Collier Park renovation

The La Mesa City Council approved the location of a proposed District Sign at La Mesa Boulevard and Palm Avenue and approved the La Mesa Parks and Recreation Foundation as fiscal sponsor. The council also approved consent calendar items, including a resolution re-authorizing virtual meetings for 30 days, and approved an interim appointment for Director of Public Works. No action was taken on a proposed SANDAG vehicle mileage tax and related fees.

• Approved District Sign location at La Mesa Blvd & Palm Ave and fiscal sponsor (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 9.1-9.6, including Juneteenth holiday MOU and park master plan task order (5-0)
• Re-authorized virtual meetings for Jan 1-30, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved grant applications for MacArthur Park, Waite Drive, Kuhlken Field, and Collier Park projects (4-0, Baber abstained)
• Approved Successor Agency consent calendar including ROPS 22-23 budget (4-0, Baber abstained)
• Approved interim appointment of Scott Huth as Director of Public Works (5-0)
• Took no action on SANDAG vehicle mileage tax, sales tax, and rideshare fees

Youth Advisory Commission

The La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission is holding a regular teleconference meeting. Agenda items include a presentation on the Child Friendly Cities Initiative, discussion of a time capsule, and forwarding the 2022 work plan to City Council for approval. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from May 2021 and public comment periods.

• Presentation on Child Friendly Cities Initiative
• Discussion of time capsule project
• Forward 2022 Youth Advisory Commission Work Plan to City Council
• Approval of minutes from May 10, 2021 meeting

The La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission approved forwarding its 2022 work plan to the City Council for consideration and approval. The commission also approved the minutes from its May 10, 2021 meeting and discussed the opening date and contents of the 2020 time capsule, with a final date to be chosen by the next meeting. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved forwarding 2022 Youth Advisory Commission Work Plan to City Council
• Approved minutes of May 10, 2021 regular meeting
• Discussed time capsule opening date and items; final date to be picked by next meeting

Harry Griffen Regional Park Joint Powers Agreement Governing Board

The Harry Griffen Regional Park Joint Powers Agreement Governing Board is holding a special teleconference meeting to discuss several items, including a proposal for the City of El Cajon to return to its original contribution amount, a rotation process for the vice chair position, and a bylaw amendment requiring board members to get prior approval from their elected boards before recommending changes that affect member contributions. The board will also consider approving the draft minutes from August 31, 2021.

• Proposal for City of El Cajon to return to original contribution amount
• Proposed rotation process for vice chair and appointment of vice chair
• Bylaw amendment to Section 13, Item J requiring prior approval from elected boards for contribution recommendations
• Approval of draft minutes from August 31, 2021

The board approved adding language to the JPA Agreement to create a rotational vice chair position, starting with the City of El Cajon in April 2022. It also approved a proposal requiring JPA board members to get prior approval from their respective elected boards before recommending contribution changes. A motion to make all partners equal contributors (La Mesa 30%, Helix 30%, El Cajon 30%, County 10%) died for lack of a second. The board took no action on El Cajon's contribution amount, as that city had already voted to keep its 15% share.

• Approved adding rotational vice chair language to JPA Agreement (5-0)
• Approved prior approval requirement for contribution recommendations (4-1)
• Motion for equal partner contributions (30/30/30/10) died without second
• No action on El Cajon contribution; city voted to keep 15%

Library Task Force

The La Mesa Library Task Force is holding a special teleconference meeting to approve prior minutes, review the Brown Act and Roberts Rules, select a regular meeting schedule, and hear a presentation on the San Diego County Library Needs Assessment. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2021 special meeting
• Review of Brown Act and Roberts Rules of Order
• Selection of regular meeting schedule
• Presentation on San Diego County Library Needs Assessment

The La Mesa Library Task Force approved minutes from its November 18, 2021 special meeting and set its regular meeting schedule for the third Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. Members received a presentation on the Brown Act and Roberts Rules of Order, and discussed a San Diego County Library needs assessment, considering a community survey and future presentations. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond scheduling and approvals.

• Approved minutes of November 18, 2021 special meeting (7-0)
• Set regular meetings for third Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. (7-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The La Mesa Community Services Commission is meeting via teleconference to consider forwarding the MacArthur Park Master Plan and the 2022 Commission Work Plan to City Council for adoption. The agenda also includes a police department quarterly park update, approval of prior meeting minutes, and public comments.

• MacArthur Park Master Plan draft (2021.12.02) forwarded to City Council
• 2022 Community Services Commission Work Plan draft forwarded to City Council
• Police Department quarterly park update presentation
• Approval of November 10, 2021 meeting minutes
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes, written comments due by 4 p.m.

The Commission approved the 2022 Community Services Commission Work Plan for City Council consideration. They also reviewed the draft MacArthur Park Master Plan and recommended posting it for public comment through late January, with staff to return with recommendations in February. The November 10, 2021 minutes were approved as amended.

• Approved 2022 Community Services Commission Work Plan to forward to City Council
• Approved November 10, 2021 minutes as amended (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended posting draft MacArthur Park Master Plan for public comment through late January

Future of MacArthur Park Subcommittee

The MacArthur Park Subcommittee is holding a special teleconference meeting to discuss the draft MacArthur Park Master Plan and receive updates on park projects, programs, and facilities. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a February 2021 meeting. Public comments are invited.

• Discussion of MacArthur Park Draft Master Plan (attachment: MacArthur Park Master Plan_Draft 2021.12.02.pdf)
• Approval of minutes from February 9, 2021 special meeting
• Updates on community garden, programs and events, ball field netting, and Municipal Pool

The subcommittee received a presentation on the MacArthur Park draft master plan and updates on park projects. No formal action was taken on the plan; the only decision was approving the minutes from the February 9, 2021 special meeting. Staff reported that the community garden opened in May, the Kuhlken Field safety netting is complete, and the Municipal Pool closed early for winter maintenance due to a heater failure.

• Approved minutes of Feb 9, 2021 special meeting (2-0)
• Received presentation on MacArthur Park draft master plan (no action)
• Noted community garden opened in May
• Noted Kuhlken Field safety netting project complete
• Noted Municipal Pool closed early for winter maintenance due to heater failure

Historic Preservation Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission meeting on December 7, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The provided text includes no specific agenda items, reports, or public hearings.

Mobility Commission

The La Mesa Mobility Commission is meeting to receive informational updates on several transportation projects, including the Baltimore and University intersection, the completed Massachusetts Avenue and Blackton Drive pedestrian and bike improvements, a transportation grant update, and the La Mesa Blvd. Complete Streets Plan. The commission will also take action on a blue curb request for 4601 3rd St. and approve minutes from the October 6, 2021 meeting.

• Update on Baltimore and University intersection by Michael Kinnard
• Completion of Massachusetts Avenue and Blackton Drive pedestrian and bike improvements project
• Transportation grant update by Phil Kern
• La Mesa Blvd. Complete Streets Plan progress report by Chen Ryan Associates
• Blue curb request for 4601 3rd St.

The La Mesa Mobility Commission approved a blue curb request for a disabled parking stall at 4601 3rd Street, following staff evaluation and resident input. The meeting also included informational updates on the Baltimore and University intersection project, completion of the Massachusetts Avenue and Blackton Drive pedestrian and bike improvements, transportation grants, and the La Mesa Blvd. Complete Streets Plan. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved blue curb disabled parking stall at 4601 3rd Street (motion by Vice Chair Krulikowski, seconded by Commissioner Nichols)

Community Police Oversight Board

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board is meeting to receive updates from the La Mesa Police Department and to discuss a draft work plan for 2022. The agenda includes public comment periods and standard procedural items. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• La Mesa Police Department updates
• Draft 2022 Community Police Oversight Board Work Plan (attachment: 2022 Draft CPOB Work Plan_v1.pdf)

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission meeting on November 24, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will certify the results of the November 2, 2021 special municipal election and install the winning councilmember. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a police chief's quarterly report, and a public hearing to vacate a sewer easement at 7500 Parkway Drive.

• Certify results of Nov. 2, 2021 special municipal election and install councilmember
• Public hearing to vacate a portion of a 10-foot sewer easement at 7500 Parkway Drive
• Adopt procedures for the Community Police Oversight Board complaint intake and reporting
• Award RFP 22-04 to Tripepi Smith and Associates for video production services
• Approve side letters adding Juneteenth holiday to employee MOUs

The City Council certified the November 2, 2021 special municipal election results, declaring Laura Lothian the winner with 4,474 votes, and administered her oath of office. The council also approved a resolution to continue virtual meetings for another 30 days, and directed staff to meet with the police officers' association regarding the Community Police Oversight Board procedures before bringing them back for consideration. Several other items were approved, including a video production services contract, Juneteenth holiday side letters, amended compensation plans, and a lease amendment with American Medical Response.

• Certified the November 2, 2021 special election results and installed Laura Lothian as Councilmember (Resolution 2021-145, 4-0).
• Approved appointment of Hudson Lorenzo to the Youth Advisory Commission (Resolution 2021-146, 5-0).
• Approved consent items 11.1, 11.2, 11.5-11.8, including video production contract, Juneteenth holiday side letters, compensation plan amendments, and AMR lease amendment (5-0).
• Re-authorized virtual meetings for Dec 1-30, 2021 (Resolution 2021-153, 5-0).
• Directed staff to meet with the La Mesa POA regarding CPOB procedures and return with any changes by Dec 14 or first January meeting (5-0).
• Adopted ordinance updating at-will employment list and changing probationary period to one year (Ordinance 2021-2891, 5-0).
• Vacated a portion of a sewer easement at 7500 Parkway Drive (Resolution 2021-154, 5-0).

Design Review Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Design Review Board meeting on November 22, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Library Task Force

This agenda for the La Mesa Library Task Force meeting on November 18, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

The Library Task Force held a special meeting with no public comments. They received a staff presentation on the history of the La Mesa Branch Library and discussed possible recommendations to the City Council. The Task Force agreed to receive and review a County Library Needs Assessment to help formulate those recommendations. No formal decisions were made.

• Agreed to receive and review a County Library Needs Assessment to assist in formulating recommendations to the City Council.

Community Police Oversight Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board meeting on November 17, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

Planning Commission

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no substantive business is detailed in the provided text.

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Parking Commission meeting on November 16, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

Environmental Sustainability Commission

This agenda contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE agenda management system and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be scheduled but the substantive content is not included in the provided text.

Community Services Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Services Commission meeting on November 10, 2021 contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE agenda management system. No actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

The La Mesa Community Services Commission discussed its draft 2022 work plan and made recommendations, with staff to return an updated document for approval in December. The commission received updates on the Collier Park renovation (including a 100% design with added elements) and MacArthur Park projects, but took no formal votes on these items. The minutes were approved with a 4-0 vote (one abstention, two absent). No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved October 13, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0, Duff abstained, Brand and Radenheimer absent)
• Discussed 2022 work plan; staff to bring updated draft for December approval
• Received Collier Park renovation update; 100% design in progress with added elements
• Noted Heritage Architecture selected for Spring House historic structure report
• Received MacArthur Park update; draft master plan due at December meeting
• Noted SDG&E EV charger installation continues at Community Center parking lot
• Noted city acquired land for storm drain project at 69th Street and Boulevard Drive

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will hold a regular meeting via teleconference on November 9, 2021, at 6 p.m. The agenda includes consent items for street resurfacing and storm drain replacement contracts, historic landmark designations, and police grant approvals. The council will also conduct interviews for Youth Advisory Commission vacancies and consider an ordinance on employee probationary periods.

• Resolution accepting bid for FY22 Street Resurfacing Project (Bid No. 22-05) and awarding contract to PAL General Engineering, Inc.
• Resolution accepting bid for Normal Avenue Storm Drain Replacement Project (Bid No. 22-06) and awarding contract to Crest Equipment, Inc.
• Designation of Roehr House at 4646 Nebo Drive as a historic landmark with Mills Act agreement
• Designation of Charles and Lillian Spitzer House at 7256 West Point Avenue as a historic landmark with Mills Act agreement
• Resolution authorizing police chief to enter into ABC-OTS Program grant agreement for $20,000

The La Mesa City Council approved several consent calendar items, including contracts for street resurfacing and storm drain replacement, historic landmark designations, and grant acceptances. They also appointed two members to the Community Relations and Veterans Commission and introduced an ordinance amending city code regarding employee probationary periods.

• Approved $2.1M road contract (5-2)
• Rezoning at 4th & Main denied
• Tabled short-term rental ordinance

Youth Advisory Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission meeting on November 8, 2021, contains no substantive items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no listed agenda items, discussions, or decisions.

Design Review Board

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but the agenda provides no substantive content for public review.

Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the La Mesa Planning Commission meeting on November 3, 2021. The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

Mobility Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Mobility Commission meeting on November 3, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions or discussions are listed.

Community Police Oversight Board

The provided document contains no specific agenda items, discussion topics, or decisions. It consists of empty administrative fields and software interface text.

Historic Preservation Commission

The La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission is holding a regular meeting via teleconference. The main business items are discussions on a historic preservation ordinance amendment and an update to the historic resources inventory. The commission will also approve the minutes from its October 5, 2021 meeting. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion of historic preservation ordinance amendment
• Discussion of historic resources inventory update
• Approval of minutes from October 5, 2021 meeting

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

The agenda for the La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission meeting on October 27, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The Commission voted to cancel its November and December regular meetings and instead hold a special meeting on December 15, 2021, at 5:30 PM. It also formed a sub-committee to plan future community conversations and discussed expanding the Good Neighbor awards to recognize high school seniors enlisting in the military. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Cancelled November and December regular meetings (all in favor)
• Scheduled special meeting for December 15, 2021 at 5:30 PM (all in favor)
• Formed sub-committee (Sharp, Britland, Bloemen) for community conversation planning
• Approved September 22, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0, 2 abstentions)

City Council

The La Mesa City Council approved a 49-unit mixed-use apartment development at 5220 Wilson Street, denying an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision. The council also adopted several resolutions, including grant applications and a zoning change for 8181 Allison Avenue. All votes were recorded with specific tallies.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-135 approving Project 2020-16, a 49-unit mixed-use development at 5220 Wilson St (3-1)
• Denied appeal of Planning Commission's approval of Project 2020-16 (3-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-134 approving categorical exemption for Project 2020-16 (3-1)
• Ratified Design Review Board's approval of Project 2020-16 (3-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-2890 rezoning 8181 Allison Ave to Downtown Commercial (3-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-129 re-authorizing virtual meetings for November 2021 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-130 authorizing grant application for Spring Street Transit Station plan (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-131 awarding purchase of four Ford trucks to Penske Ford (4-0)

Design Review Board

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be scheduled, but no specific projects, applications, or actions are listed.

Planning Commission

This is a procedural-only agenda for the La Mesa Planning Commission meeting of October 20, 2021. No specific agenda items, public hearings, or action items are listed in the provided text, which consists solely of system-generated placeholders and interface labels.

Community Police Oversight Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board meeting on October 20, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Parking Commission meeting on October 19, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

Environmental Sustainability Commission

This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting appears to be a regular session of the Environmental Sustainability Commission, but no specific decisions or discussions are listed.

The commission unanimously re-elected Andrea Beth Damsky as chair and Ricky Williams as vice chair. It also approved the September minutes, formed a 2022 Work Plan subcommittee, and rescheduled the January meeting. No public comments were made.

• Approved September 20, 2021 minutes (4-0, Bourton abstained)
• Re-elected Andrea Beth Damsky as Chair (5-0)
• Re-elected Ricky Williams as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Formed 2022 Work Plan Update ad hoc subcommittee (5-0)
• Cancelled January 18, 2022 meeting; scheduled special meeting January 24, 2022 (5-0)

Community Services Commission

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for the Community Services Commission to decide or discuss. The document is essentially empty of actionable content.

The Commission received updates on several park projects. The Collier Park renovation is now funded, with a historic structure report for the Spring House and a replica 1915 water fountain planned. MacArthur Park will get EV chargers and a draft master plan by late November. The city is preparing an agreement with Schmidt Design Group for a Waite Park master plan. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

• Approved September 8, 2021 minutes with corrections (all in favor)
• Noted Collier Park renovation is funded; construction timing not yet available
• Discussed MacArthur Park EV charger installation and draft master plan timeline
• Discussed Waite Park master plan agreement with Schmidt Design Group

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed lease and development of the former police station site at 8181 Allison Avenue, including a 147-unit apartment housing project, zone reclassification, street vacation, and a ground lease with USA Properties Fund, Inc. The council will also consider second readings of ordinances establishing an Arts and Culture Commission and rezoning 9000 Wakarus Street to commercial, plus several consent items including police vehicle purchases and a grant agreement.

• 147-unit apartment project at 8181 Allison Avenue (APN 470-572-22-00) with zone change to Downtown Commercial
• Ground lease and development agreement with USA Properties Fund, Inc. for former police station site
• Ordinance to rezone 9000 Wakarus Street from R1S to General Commercial
• Ordinance establishing Arts and Culture Commission
• Police grant agreement with Sheriff's Department for $226,000 (Operation Stonegarden)

The La Mesa City Council approved a series of resolutions and an ordinance to allow a 147-unit apartment housing project at 8181 Allison Avenue, the former police station site. The project includes a zone reclassification from Civic Center to Downtown Commercial, a mitigated negative declaration, a site development plan, and a ground lease with USA Properties Fund, Inc. The council also adopted ordinances establishing an Arts and Culture Commission, reclassifying 9000 Wakarusa Street to general commercial, and making Juneteenth an official city holiday.

• Approved 147-unit apartment project at 8181 Allison Ave (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-125 approving mitigated negative declaration for Project 2020-15 (3-0)
• Introduced ordinance to rezone 8181 Allison Ave to Downtown Commercial (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-126 vacating portion of Allison Ave (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-127 approving site development plan (3-0)
• Ratified Design Review Board approval of Project 2020-15 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-128 approving Disposition and Development Agreement with USA Properties Fund (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-2888 establishing Arts and Culture Commission (4-0)

Design Review Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Design Review Board meeting on October 11, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.

Youth Advisory Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Mobility Commission

This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting appears to be a routine session with no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings.

The La Mesa Mobility Commission denied two requests to remove timed parking at 8665 La Mesa Blvd. (2-hour) and 8654-8656 La Mesa Blvd. (1-hour), voting 5-1 with one absent. The commission also approved the minutes from the September 1, 2021 meeting. Informational presentations were given on the SANDAG 2021 Regional Plan and the Citywide Fiber Project.

• Denied removal of 2-hour timed parking at 8665 La Mesa Blvd. (5-1)
• Denied removal of 1-hour timed parking at 8654-8656 La Mesa Blvd. (5-1)
• Approved minutes from September 1, 2021 meeting (6-0)

Community Police Oversight Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items listed.

The Community Police Oversight Board approved minutes from its August 18 and September 1, 2021 meetings, both by unanimous 11-0 votes. The board also directed staff to contact the sole internship applicant to schedule an interview and to begin recruiting for the next semester. Other items were informational only, with no action taken.

• Approved August 18, 2021 meeting minutes (11-0)
• Approved September 1, 2021 meeting minutes (11-0)
• Directed staff to contact internship applicant and schedule interview (consensus)
• Directed staff to begin recruitment for next semester's internship (consensus)

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a proposed storefront retail medicinal cannabis business at 7901 Hillside Drive. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from its September 15, 2021 meeting and assign the invocation and procedural rules reading. The meeting will be conducted with teleconferencing options due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Public hearing on Project No. 2017-31 (CUP 17-88) for a commercial building and medicinal cannabis retail at 7901 Hillside Drive, APN 470-200-27-00
• Approval of minutes from the September 15, 2021 Planning Commission meeting
• Assignment of invocation/pledge and reading of procedural rules
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes; written comments due by 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting

The La Mesa Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a commercial building and storefront retail medicinal cannabis use at 7901 Hillside Drive, with a 4-1 vote (Commissioner Alvarado opposed, Commissioner Jones absent). The approval includes Condition 123, requiring signs at El Cajon Boulevard entrances stating that access to the dispensary through those entrances is strictly prohibited. The commission also approved the minutes from the September 15, 2021 meeting.

• Approved CUP 17-88 for medicinal cannabis dispensary at 7901 Hillside Drive (4-1, Alvarado opposed, Jones absent)
• Added Condition 123 requiring signs prohibiting access via El Cajon Boulevard entrances
• Approved minutes of September 15, 2021 Planning Commission meeting (5-0, Jones absent)

Historic Preservation Commission

The La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting via teleconference on October 5, 2021. The main action is a public hearing on a request to designate 7256 West Point Avenue as a historic landmark and establish a Mills Act property preservation agreement. The commission will also discuss possible amendments to the historic preservation ordinance and an update to the historic resources inventory, and will consider approving the minutes from the September 7, 2021 meeting.

• Public hearing on Project No. 2021-34 (Marks): historic landmark designation and Mills Act agreement for 7256 West Point Avenue, APN 469-551-16-00, in the R1 zone
• Discussion of historic preservation ordinance amendment
• Discussion of historic resources inventory update
• Approval of minutes from September 7, 2021 meeting

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings and consent items. Key actions include considering a four-story parking structure at 9000 Wakarusa Street, which requires a zone change and site development plan approval, and deciding on the future of teleconferenced meetings under AB 361. The council will also interview applicants for the Youth Advisory Commission and Library Task Force, and consider routine consent items such as a police auditor contract and a $48,810 homeland security grant.

• Site development plan and zone change for a four-story parking structure at 9000 Wakarusa Street (Sharp Grossmont Hospital)
• Resolution to approve assignment agreement with BartlettJames, LLC for independent police auditor services
• Resolution accepting $48,810 FY 2020 State Homeland Security Grant for terrorism preparedness
• Ordinance to establish an Arts and Culture Commission
• Resolution to vacate a storm drain easement at 8181 Center Drive

The La Mesa City Council approved a four-story parking structure for Sharp Grossmont Hospital at 9000 Wakarusa Street, including a zone change from residential to commercial, a mitigated negative declaration, and a site development plan. The council also adopted resolutions to continue virtual meetings under AB 361, accept a $48,810 homeland security grant, and approved the first reading of an ordinance establishing an Arts and Culture Commission. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved parking structure at 9000 Wakarusa St (4-0)
• Rezoned 9000 Wakarusa St from R1S to C (4-0)
• Adopted mitigated negative declaration for parking structure (4-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing continued virtual meetings under AB 361 (4-0)
• Adopted resolution accepting $48,810 SHSGP grant (4-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance establishing Arts and Culture Commission (4-0)
• Adopted resolution vacating storm drain easement at 8181 Center Drive (4-0)
• Ratified Design Review Board approval of Grossmont Post Acute Care (4-0)

Design Review Board

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be scheduled, but no specific projects, ordinances, or other business are listed.

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

This is the agenda for the La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission meeting on September 22, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The commission approved the July 28, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously. They discussed planning for Veterans Day and community conversations scheduled for February and April 2022. Staff reported on city programs and the new SeeClickFix feature for reporting homeless issues. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved July 28, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted nominations for Good Neighbor Awards
• Discussed Veterans Day event planning with La Mesa Legions Hall and La Mesa Arts Academy
• Scheduled community conversation events for February and April 2022

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Parking Commission meeting on September 21, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

Environmental Sustainability Commission

This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The Environmental Sustainability Commission is not deciding or discussing any specific topics at this meeting.

The Environmental Sustainability Commission voted 5-0 to extend the no-idling ad hoc subcommittee for two more months to complete an idling policy. The commission also heard a presentation from the Plastic-Free Sea Coalition urging the city to adopt a single-use plastic ban ordinance, and discussed plans for the 2023 Climate Action Plan update, including public workshops. Minutes from the August 16 meeting were approved 4-0.

• Approved minutes from August 16, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Extended no-idling ad hoc subcommittee for two more months (5-0)
• Heard presentation on single-use plastic ban; no action taken
• Discussed 2023 Climate Action Plan update; no formal action

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two development projects: a proposed 147-unit, 100% affordable apartment complex at 8181 Allison Avenue, and a commercial building with cannabis use at 7901 Hillside Drive. The commission will also consider approving minutes from its September 1, 2021 meeting and assign procedural duties.

• Project 2020-15: Site development plan and zone reclassification for 147-unit affordable apartment project at 8181 Allison Avenue (APN 470-672-22-00)
• Project 2017-31 (CUP 17-88): Commercial building with cannabis use at 7901 Hillside Drive (APN 470-200-27-00) in C-D-MU zone
• Approval of minutes from September 1, 2021 regular meeting
• Assignment of invocation/pledge and reading of procedural rules

The La Mesa Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend City Council approval of the Initial Study and Negative Declaration, the zone reclassification, and the site development plan for a proposed 147-unit, 100% affordable apartment project at 8181 Allison Avenue. The commission also approved the minutes from the September 1, 2021 meeting. A hearing on a cannabis use at 7901 Hillside Drive was continued to October 6, 2021.

• Recommended approval of Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Allison Avenue TOD (6-0)
• Approved zone reclassification for 8181 Allison Avenue (6-0)
• Approved site development plan for 147-unit affordable project (6-0)
• Approved minutes of September 1, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Continued cannabis use hearing at 7901 Hillside Drive to October 6, 2021

Community Police Oversight Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board meeting on September 15, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will hold a regular meeting via teleconference, addressing routine consent items and several staff reports. Key actions include appropriating $99,440 from the Downtown Parking Fund for the Downtown Village Enhancement Fund, approving compensation plan amendments, and considering League of California Cities resolutions.

• Appropriation of $99,440 from Downtown Parking Fund to FY 2021-2022 Downtown Village Enhancement Fund budget
• Resolution awarding annual janitorial/custodial services contract for Police Department facility to NMS Management, Inc.
• Ratification of Design Review Board approval for a seven-unit residential apartment development at 7735 University Avenue
• Acceptance of Investment Policy for FY 2021-2022
• Approval of amended compensation plans for FY 2020-2021 and FY 2021-2022

The La Mesa City Council approved $99,440 in Downtown Parking Fund money for the 2021-2022 Downtown Village Enhancement Fund, allocating $30,500 for Oktoberfest, $40,000 for Holiday in the Village, $10,000 for the Classic Car Show, and $18,940 for the ad campaign. It also adopted resolutions granting unrepresented employees 3% COLAs for FY 2020-2021 and FY 2021-2022, plus market adjustments for several positions, and approved amended compensation plans. All votes were 3-0 with Councilmember Baber absent.

• Approved $99,440 appropriation for Downtown Village Enhancement Fund (3-0)
• Allocated $30,500 for 2021 Oktoberfest, $40,000 for Holiday in the Village, $10,000 for Classic Car Show, $18,940 for ad campaign (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-104: unrepresented employees get same salary/cafeteria terms as LMCEA (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-105: amended City Manager employment agreement (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-106: amended City Attorney employment agreement (3-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2021-107 through 2021-110: amended compensation plans for FY 2020-2021 and FY 2021-2022 (3-0)
• Directed voting delegate for League of California Cities to vote as they see fit (consensus)

Design Review Board

This agenda contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE system with no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussions listed. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no substantive business is documented in the provided text.

Youth Advisory Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission meeting on September 13, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Community Services Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Services Commission meeting on September 8, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.

The Commission heard presentations on the park development fee study, quarterly police activity, and the Collier Park renovation 60% plan. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational. The Commission approved the August 11, 2021 minutes with corrections, with one abstention.

• Approved the August 11, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections (motion by Radenheimer, second by Dean; 5 in favor, 1 abstention, 1 absent).
• Received the park in-lieu and impact fee study presentation from Wildan Financial Services; discussed methodology and recommended consulting the building industry.
• Received the quarterly police department update from Chief Ray Sweeney, including park activity and homeless services.
• Reviewed the 60% plan for Collier Park renovation; noted construction likely to begin early 2022 and a historic structure study for the Spring House.
• Noted that two additional pickleball courts are planned at Highwood Park/La Mesa Arts Academy pending approval of a Joint Use Agreement amendment.
• Noted that the MacArthur Park draft Master Plan will be reviewed and presented to the Commission in October, then posted for public comment before City Council adoption.
• Noted that Council directed staff to draft a municipal code update to establish an Arts and Culture Commission, with recruitment to follow approval.
• Reminded commissioners that park inspections are due this week for review in October.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to designate 4646 Nebo Drive as a historic landmark and establish a Mills Act property preservation agreement. The commission will also discuss a landmark nomination inquiry for 4439 Parks Avenue, consider amendments to the historic preservation ordinance, and review an update on the historic resources inventory. The meeting is conducted via teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Public hearing on Project No. 2021-25 (Giarratano): historic landmark designation and Mills Act agreement for 4646 Nebo Drive, APN 470-612-20-00
• Historic landmark nomination inquiry for 4439 Parks Avenue
• Historic Preservation Ordinance amendment discussion
• Historic Resources Inventory update discussion
• Election of officers

The Historic Preservation Commission voted to recommend that the City Council designate the property at 4646 Nebo Drive, known as the Roehr House, as a historic landmark under Criteria A and C, and to establish a Mills Act preservation agreement. The agreement requires specific improvements within five years, including roof replacement, insulation, door and window replacements, exterior repairs, and electrical upgrades. Commissioner Rogers recused himself from the vote. The commission also approved minutes from May 4, 2021, and elected new officers.

• Recommended landmark designation for Roehr House at 4646 Nebo Drive (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended Mills Act agreement with required improvements within 5 years (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes from May 4, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Elected Commissioner Pauli as Chair (7-0)
• Elected Commissioner Wilcox as Vice Chair (7-0)

Community Police Oversight Board

The agenda for the La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board meeting on September 1, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.

The Community Police Oversight Board met and received updates on police staffing, a police-community mediation program, and board members' training and event takeaways. No formal votes or decisions were made; the only action was appointing Board Member Davis to an ad hoc subcommittee for the annual report. The next regular meeting on September 15, 2021, was cancelled.

• Appointed Board Member Davis to the Hiring Practices/Promotions, and Employee Wellness Programs Ad Hoc Subcommittee.
• Received an update from the La Mesa Police Department on staffing and the new facility dog, Declan; no action taken.
• Heard a presentation from the Independent Police Auditor on police-community mediation programs; no action taken.
• Heard reports from board members on de-escalation training and the Community Conversation: United Against Hate event; no action taken.
• Discussed ad hoc subcommittees for the annual report to the City Council; no formal action taken.
• Cancelled the September 15, 2021 regular meeting.

Mobility Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Mobility Commission meeting on September 1, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The La Mesa Mobility Commission approved forming a subcommittee to review bicycle design for the Baltimore Drive and University Avenue intersection, with Vice Chair Krulikowski and Commissioners Nichols and Ortega as members. The commission also approved the August 4, 2021 meeting minutes. No action was taken on automating pedestrian signals citywide; staff will gather more information. The meeting was held via teleconference due to COVID-19.

• Approved forming Baltimore Drive & University Avenue Bicycle Design Subcommittee (7-0)
• Approved minutes from August 4, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• No action on automating pedestrian signals; staff to gather more info

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two development proposals: a site development plan for a skilled nursing facility at 5601 Grossmont Center Drive, and a conditional use permit for a medical marijuana dispensary at 7584 University Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and assignment of ceremonial duties.

• Site development plan for skilled nursing facility at 5601 Grossmont Center Drive (Project No. 2020-14)
• Conditional use permit for medical marijuana dispensary at 7584 University Avenue (Project No. 2020-50, CUP 17-90)
• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2021 meeting
• Assignment of invocation/pledge and procedural rules reading

The La Mesa Planning Commission approved two projects. It approved Project No. 2020-14, a site development plan for a skilled nursing facility at 5601 Grossmont Center Drive, with 6 in favor and 0 opposed. It also approved Project No. 2020-50, a conditional use permit for a medical marijuana dispensary at 7584 University Avenue, with 4 in favor and 2 opposed. The commission also approved the minutes from the August 18, 2021 meeting.

• Approved Project No. 2020-14 (Grossmont Post Acute Care), a skilled nursing facility at 5601 Grossmont Center Drive, with conditions of approval (6-0).
• Approved Project No. 2020-50 (CUP 17-90) for La Mesa Alternative Health, a medical marijuana dispensary at 7584 University Avenue, subject to conditions of approval (4-2).
• Approved the minutes of the August 18, 2021 Planning Commission meeting as written (6-0).
• Assigned Commissioner Coston to give the Invocation and lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the next meeting.
• Assigned Vice Chair Cooper to read the Procedural Rules at the next meeting.

Harry Griffen Regional Park Joint Powers Agreement Governing Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Harry Griffen Regional Park Joint Powers Agreement Governing Board. The agenda contains no listed items, decisions, or discussion topics, only boilerplate interface text. No substantive business is scheduled for this session.

The board unanimously approved drafting two amendments to the Harry Griffen Regional Park Joint Powers Agreement: one to revert agency contributions to original amounts, and another to establish a rotating vice chair position. The board also approved the May 4, 2021 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved draft minutes of May 4, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved proposal to draft amendments for agency contributions and vice chair structure (5-0)

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting agenda that contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.

The La Mesa City Council met in special session and immediately adjourned to closed session to conduct performance evaluations for the City Manager and City Attorney. No reportable actions were announced, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• Held closed session for City Manager performance evaluation
• Held closed session for City Attorney performance evaluation
• No reportable actions from closed session

Design Review Board

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Community Police Oversight Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board meeting on August 18, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Community Police Oversight Board approved its policies and procedures with amendments, including a January 2022 deadline for its first report, and formed four ad hoc subcommittees to prepare the annual report to the City Council. The board also approved minutes from July 7 and July 21 meetings. No action was taken on police updates or the bias-based policing draft policy.

• Approved July 7 and July 21 meeting minutes as amended (11-0)
• Formed four ad hoc subcommittees for annual report preparation (consensus)
• Approved policies and procedures with amendments (9-0)

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed 221,104-square-foot parking structure with 657 spaces on a 10.4-acre site, which also requires rezoning from residential to general commercial. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes, elect a chair and vice chair, and assign procedural roles. The meeting is conducted via teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Proposed 221,104 sq ft parking structure with 657 spaces
• Rezoning of 10.4-acre site from R1S-G-D to C-G-D
• Approval of July 21, 2021 meeting minutes
• Election of chair and vice chair
• Assignment of invocation/pledge and procedural rules reading

The Commission voted 5-0 (with one recusal) to recommend that the City Council rezone the property at 9000 Wakarusa Street to Zone C, adopt the CEQA Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration, and approve the Site Plan Review for a new four-story parking structure. The minutes also record the approval of the July 21, 2021 minutes and the election of Commissioner Newland as Chair and Commissioner Cooper as Vice Chair.

• Recommended zoning map amendment to Zone C for 9000 Wakarusa St (5-0, 1 recusal)
• Recommended adoption of CEQA Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (5-0, 1 recusal)
• Approved Site Plan Review for four-story parking structure (5-0, 1 recusal)
• Approved minutes of July 21, 2021 meeting (4-0, 2 abstentions)
• Elected Commissioner Newland as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Cooper as Vice Chair (unanimous)

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Parking Commission meeting on August 17, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.

Environmental Sustainability Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.

The Environmental Sustainability Commission approved the June 21, 2021 meeting minutes with a 5-0 vote. Staff provided updates on the Climate Action Plan, including the FY22-23 Implementation Plan, and the commission discussed forming new ad hoc subcommittees, but no new ones were created. The building decarbonization and no idling subcommittees reported progress, and the commission discussed outreach to City Council, noting Brown Act concerns about inviting individual councilmembers.

• Approved June 21, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Discussed FY22-23 CAP Implementation Plan, no formal action
• Deferred formation of new ad hoc subcommittees
• Building decarbonization subcommittee drafted ideas for Work Plan Update
• No idling subcommittee outlined two-stage campaign with Clean Earth 4 Kids
• Noted Brown Act restrictions on inviting individual councilmembers

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

The agenda for the August 11, 2021 meeting of the La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Community Services Commission

The provided document contains no specific meeting topics, proposals, or decisions. It consists of empty administrative fields and software interface text.

The commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council permanently extend lighting hours at Junior Seau Sports Complex fields to 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, following a successful trial period. Officers were elected for the coming year, and park inspection assignments were distributed. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting also included presentations and project updates.

• Recommended permanent extension of field lighting hours at Junior Seau Sports Complex until 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday (unanimous)
• Elected Bohan as Chair, Radenheimer as Vice Chair, and Duff as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved July 14, 2021 minutes (4-0, with 2 abstentions)

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will hold a regular meeting, also convening as the Public Financing Authority and Successor Agency, to consider adopting the final biennial budget for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, and to approve the second reading of an ordinance that would exempt certain small building projects from street improvement requirements. The agenda also includes consent items for property tax rates, an audit services agreement, and a police grant, plus a resolution supporting a federal labor rights bill.

• Adopt final biennial budget for FY 2021-2022 and FY 2022-2023
• Ordinance to exempt building additions, accessory structures ≤1,000 sq ft, and ADUs from street improvement prerequisites
• Resolution establishing property tax rate and fixed charge assessments for bonded indebtedness for FY 2021-2022
• Agreement for financial audit services with Rogers, Anderson, Malody and Scott, LLP
• Police grant agreement with San Diego County Sheriff's Department for Disarming Prohibited Persons Team in amount of $30,000

The La Mesa City Council approved a consent calendar including a $30,000 grant agreement for the Disarming Prohibited Persons Team, adopted the final biennial budget for FY 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, and passed an ordinance exempting small building additions and accessory dwelling units from certain street improvement requirements. The council also adopted a resolution supporting House Resolution 842, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, and designated voting delegates for the League of California Cities conference.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-095 establishing property tax rate and fixed charge assessments for FY 2021-2022 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-096 approving financial audit services agreement with Rogers, Anderson, Malody and Scott, LLP (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-097 authorizing police chief to enter into $30,000 grant agreement with San Diego County Sheriff's Department for Disarming Prohibited Persons Team (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-2887 exempting building additions and accessory structures 1,200 sq ft or less and ADUs from street improvement prerequisites (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-098 approving final biennial budget for FY 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-099 supporting House Resolution 842, Protecting the Right to Organize Act (4-0)
• Designated Councilmember Baber as voting delegate and Vice Mayor Shu as alternate for League of California Cities conference

City Council Special Meeting

This agenda for the La Mesa City Council special meeting on August 10, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

The La Mesa City Council met in special session and immediately adjourned to closed session to conduct performance evaluations for the City Manager and City Attorney. No reportable actions were announced after reconvening, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• Held closed session for City Manager performance evaluation
• Held closed session for City Attorney performance evaluation
• No reportable actions from closed session

Design Review Board

The La Mesa Design Review Board is meeting via teleconference to consider two development proposals: a parking structure at 9000 Wakarusa Street and a commercial building with a cannabis use at 7901 Hillside Drive. The board will also approve minutes from a July 26 meeting and elect a chair. Public comments are accepted by email or via Zoom.

• Project No. 2020-46: proposed parking structure at 9000 Wakarusa Street, APN 490-370-33-00, R1S-G-D zone
• Project No. 2017-31: proposed commercial building with cannabis use at 7901 Hillside Drive, APN 470-200-27-00, C-D-MU zone
• Approval of minutes from July 26, 2021 Design Review Board meeting
• Election of Chair

Mobility Commission

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a template with placeholders for details, history, and votes, indicating the meeting may be cancelled or the agenda not yet populated.

The La Mesa Mobility Commission approved three on-street disabled persons parking spaces: at 4865 Pine St., at 8291 University Ave. (with a condition to improve the parkway with a stable surface), and an appeal for 4599 3rd St. (also with the stable-surface condition). All votes were 7-0. The commission also approved the July 7, 2021 meeting minutes. Informational items on the University Ped and Bike Project, automating pedestrian signals citywide, and Vision Zero were discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved disabled parking space at 4865 Pine St. (7-0)
• Approved disabled parking space at 8291 University Ave. with stable-surface condition (7-0)
• Approved appeal for disabled parking space at 4599 3rd St. with stable-surface condition (7-0)
• Approved minutes from July 7, 2021 meeting (7-0)

Community Police Oversight Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific topics are listed.

Planning Commission

This is a procedural-only agenda for the La Mesa Planning Commission meeting on August 3, 2021. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text, which contains only boilerplate interface elements from the eSCRIBE system.

Historic Preservation Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission meeting on August 3, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.

City Council Special Meeting

The La Mesa City Council is holding a special teleconference meeting with one substantive item: consideration of approval of the FY22-23 two-year Climate Action Plan Implementation Plan. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including roll call, pledge of allegiance, and public comments.

• Consideration of approval of the FY22-23 two-year Climate Action Plan Implementation Plan

The La Mesa City Council approved the FY22-23 Two-Year Climate Action Plan Implementation Plan and established an ad hoc subcommittee to review and recommend updates to the Climate Action Plan. The motion passed 3-0, with Councilmember Baber absent. Public comments focused on climate action topics such as solar permitting, social equity, and gas leaf blowers.

• Approved FY22-23 Two-Year Climate Action Plan Implementation Plan (3-0)
• Established ad hoc subcommittee with Vice Mayor Shu and Councilmember Baber to review and recommend CAP updates (3-0)

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. The document lists no specific decisions, discussions, or action items for the Community Relations and Veterans Commission meeting.

The La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission approved the June 23, 2021 meeting minutes and planned an August 25, 2021 Community Conversation titled 'United against Hate.' No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports on upcoming events and announcements of open commission seats.

• Approved June 23, 2021 regular meeting minutes (all in favor; Kappel abstained)
• Planned August 25, 2021 Community Conversation 'United against Hate'

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will consider establishing Juneteenth as a paid city holiday, adopt the 6th Cycle Housing Element update, and amend municipal code to exempt certain small building projects from street improvement requirements. The agenda also includes routine consent items, board appointments, and council-initiated discussions on traffic signal timing, an arts task force, and library expansion.

• Resolution awarding contract to Diligence, LLC for independent police auditor services
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. for building division staff augmentation
• Ordinance amending Municipal Code to exempt building additions/accessory structures ≤1,000 sq ft and ADUs from street improvement prerequisites
• Resolution adopting Housing Element of General Plan 6th Cycle Update
• Consideration of directing staff to restore pre-pandemic pedestrian crossing signal timing

The La Mesa City Council approved several key items: adopted the 6th Cycle Housing Element (Resolution 2021-094), established Juneteenth as a paid holiday (floating in 2021, closed holiday from 2022), and made numerous board and commission appointments (Resolution 2021-091). The council also approved consent items including contracts for police auditor and building services, and directed staff to research touchless pedestrian buttons. A motion to form an Arts and Culture Commission failed, but staff was directed to draft a recommendation.

• Adopted Housing Element 6th Cycle update (4-0)
• Established Juneteenth as paid holiday, floating in 2021, closed from 2022 (consensus)
• Approved board/commission appointments (4-0)
• Awarded contract to Diligence, LLC for police auditor services (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Bureau Veritas for building staff augmentation (4-0)
• Introduced ordinance to exempt small projects from street improvement requirements (4-0)
• Directed staff to research touchless pedestrian buttons, keep current signal timing (consensus)
• Established Library Expansion Task Force (4-0)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting via teleconference. The main business item is a site development plan and zone change for a proposed 147-unit apartment building at 8181 Allison Avenue. The board will also consider approving minutes from a prior meeting. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Project No. 2020-15: site development plan and zone change for 147-unit apartment building at 8181 Allison Avenue (APN 470-572-22-00) in Public Use – Civic Center zone
• Approval of minutes from July 12, 2021 Design Review Board meeting

The Design Review Board approved Project No. 2020-15, a proposed 147-unit apartment building at 8181 Allison Avenue with a zone change to CD (Downtown Commercial Zone), subject to City Council ratification. The motion carried 4-0 with one absence. The board also approved the minutes of the June 28, 2021 meeting, with 2 in favor, 2 abstentions, and 1 absence.

• Approved Project No. 2020-15 (147-unit apartment building at 8181 Allison Avenue, zone change to CD) subject to City Council ratification (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved minutes of June 28, 2021 DRB meeting (2-0, 2 abstentions, 1 absent)

Community Police Oversight Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.

The Community Police Oversight Board approved the minutes from its June 16, 2021 meeting in a 9-0 vote. The board received updates on community listening session dates and locations, the La Mesa Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement (HOME) Program, and the East County Homeless Task Force, but took no action on these items. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved June 16, 2021 meeting minutes (9-0)

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an appeal of the Development Advisory Board's approval of a site development plan for a 49-unit mixed-use apartment development at 5220 Wilson Street. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from its July 7, 2021 meeting and assign the invocation, pledge, and procedural rules reading. The meeting will be conducted via teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Appeal of Development Advisory Board approval for 49-unit mixed-use apartment development at 5220 Wilson Street (APN 490-660-31-00) in RB-D-MU zone
• Approval of minutes from July 7, 2021 Planning Commission meeting
• Assignment of invocation/pledge and procedural rules reading

The La Mesa Planning Commission voted 5-0 to deny an appeal of the Development Advisory Board's approval of a Site Development Plan for a 49-unit mixed-use apartment development at 5220 Wilson Street. The motion to deny the appeal and uphold the board's decision passed with all present commissioners in favor. The commission also approved the minutes from the July 7, 2021 meeting.

• Denied appeal of Site Development Plan for 49-unit mixed-use development at 5220 Wilson Street (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 7, 2021 Planning Commission meeting (5-0)

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Parking Commission meeting on July 20, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Environmental Sustainability Commission

This is the agenda for the La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission meeting on July 19, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

The Environmental Sustainability Commission approved the formation of two ad hoc subcommittees: one on building decarbonization, composed of Commissioners Lonjaret and Bourton, and another on no idling, composed of Williams, McDonald, and Damsky. Both were created with specific goals and end dates. The commission also approved reaching out to Helix Charter High School and LMSVSD to nominate staff members for vacant nonvoting positions.

• Approved the formation of a building decarbonization ad hoc subcommittee (Lonjaret, Bourton) to recommend a draft ordinance, identify best practices, and explore including the topic in the next CAP update, ending February 2022.
• Approved the formation of a no idling ad hoc subcommittee (Williams, McDonald, Damsky) to draft a program and outreach campaign in partnership with LMSVSD, ending September 2022.
• Approved reaching out to Helix Charter High School and LMSVSD to nominate staff to join the Commission.
• Approved the minutes from the May 17, 2021 meeting with corrections.

Community Services Commission

The agenda for the La Mesa Community Services Commission meeting on July 14, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

City Council Special Meeting

This agenda for the July 13, 2021 special meeting of the La Mesa City Council contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The La Mesa City Council met in special session and immediately adjourned to closed session to confer with labor negotiators regarding unrepresented employees. After reconvening, the City Attorney announced there were no reportable actions from the closed session. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Held closed session for labor negotiations with unrepresented employees
• Reported no reportable actions from closed session

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will hold a public hearing to confirm sewer service charges for Fiscal Year 2022, which will be collected on county property tax bills. The council will also receive an update on property revitalization micro grant programs and decide whether to continue the West La Mesa Community Enhancement Pilot Grant Program. Several routine consent items, including grant acceptance and construction contracts, are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing to confirm FY2022 sewer service charges for collection on property tax rolls
• Update on property revitalization micro grant programs and possible continuation of West La Mesa Community Enhancement Pilot Grant Program
• Resolution accepting $20,437 FY20 State Homeland Security Grant Program (UASI) grant
• Contract change order No. 1 for North Spring Street Smart Growth Sidewalk Improvements Project to Miramar General Engineering
• Task order to Infrastructure Engineering Corporation for construction management on Citywide Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Project

The La Mesa City Council voted 3-1 to continue the West La Mesa Community Enhancement Pilot Grant Program, increasing annual funding to $15,000 and the maximum grant award to $2,500. The council also adopted resolutions accepting a $20,437 homeland security grant, approving a sidewalk improvement contract change order, and authorizing construction management services for pedestrian crossing enhancements. Sewer service charges for Fiscal Year 2022 were confirmed with no increase.

• Continued West La Mesa Community Enhancement Pilot Grant Program, increased funding to $15,000/year and max award to $2,500 (3-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-087 accepting $20,437 SHSGP-UASI grant (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-088 approving Contract Change Order No. 1 for North Spring Street sidewalk project (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-089 approving task order for pedestrian crossing construction management (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-090 confirming FY2022 sewer service charges with no increase (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 2-8 (4-0)

Design Review Board

This is a procedural agenda for the La Mesa Design Review Board meeting on July 12, 2021. The agenda contains no substantive items, only boilerplate text and embedded content placeholders. No decisions or discussions are listed.

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt the Housing Element 6th Cycle. The commission will also approve minutes from its June 16, 2021 meeting and assign invocation and procedural rules. The meeting is conducted via teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Resolution recommending City Council adoption of the Housing Element 6th Cycle
• Approval of minutes from the June 16, 2021 regular meeting
• Assignment of invocation/pledge of allegiance and procedural rules
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total for non-agenda items

The La Mesa Planning Commission voted 6-0 (with one absence) to recommend that the City Council adopt the Housing Element 6th cycle, including a provision allowing the Community Development Director to make non-legislative technical updates to the AFFH as directed by HCD. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 16, 2021 meeting, with one abstention. Informational items included a presentation on the Climate Action Plan FY 22-23 Implementation Plan, which will be presented to the City Council on July 27th.

• Approved a resolution recommending City Council adoption of the Housing Element 6th cycle, with a provision for technical updates to AFFH as directed by HCD.
• Approved the minutes of the June 16, 2021 Planning Commission meeting as written.

Mobility Commission

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no concrete business is detailed in the provided text.

The La Mesa Mobility Commission approved the June 2, 2021 meeting minutes with one correction, carried 7-0. Staff provided updates on bike and sidewalk grant projects, the La Mesa Blvd Complete Streets Segment 2 grant award, Vision Zero, and the FY22-23 CAP Implementation Plan. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved June 2, 2021 meeting minutes with one correction (7-0)
• Heard update on La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Connections Grant Projects
• Heard announcement of La Mesa Blvd Complete Streets Segment 2 grant award
• Received updated Vision Zero spreadsheet with CIP projects, grants, and applications
• Reviewed Disabled Persons Parking Guidelines; three approvals and one appeal to come in August
• Presented FY22-23 CAP Implementation Plan updates including 2020 Annual Report

Community Police Oversight Board

The agenda for the La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board meeting on July 7, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No specific topics, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

The Community Police Oversight Board met July 7, 2021, and heard from new Police Chief Sweeney, who introduced himself and reviewed his six-point plan for the La Mesa Police Department. The board also discussed proposed community listening sessions and a draft questionnaire, and received an update on the Independent Police Auditor selection process. No formal action was taken on any of these items, and the board removed the approval of June 16 meeting minutes from the agenda.

• Removed approval of June 16, 2021 meeting minutes from the agenda
• Heard introduction of new Chief of Police Sweeney; no action taken
• Discussed proposed community listening sessions and draft CPOB questionnaire; no action taken
• Received update on Independent Police Auditor RFP process; no action taken

Historic Preservation Commission

This agenda contains no substantive items — it is entirely boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system with no listed agenda topics, attachments, or actions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no decisions or discussions are specified.

Design Review Board

The La Mesa Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting to review two site development plans: a skilled nursing facility at 5601 Grossmont Center Drive and a retail bank building at 4791 Spring Street. No public hearings are scheduled. The board will also take public comments and may add or delete agenda items.

• Project No. 2020-14: skilled nursing facility at 5601 Grossmont Center Drive (APN 490-260-11-00) in C-G-D zone
• Project No. 2021-18: retail bank building at 4791 Spring Street (APN 494-402-20-00) in CD-D zone
• No public hearings listed
• Public comments limited to 15 minutes total

The Design Review Board voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of two site development plans: a skilled nursing facility at 5601 Grossmont Center Drive and a retail bank at 4791 Spring Street. The board also approved the minutes from its May 24, 2021 meeting. All votes were 3-0 with two members absent.

• Recommended approval of Project No. 2020-14 (skilled nursing facility at 5601 Grossmont Center Drive) — motion carried 3-0
• Recommended approval of Project No. 2021-18 (retail bank at 4791 Spring Street) — motion carried 3-0
• Approved minutes of May 24, 2021 meeting — motion carried 3-0

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission meeting on June 21, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

The Community Relations and Veterans Commission approved the May 26, 2021 meeting minutes, with one abstention and one missed vote. The commission presented the Good Neighbor Award to Junk Medics and received a presentation from Police Captain Matt Nicholass on the La Mesa HOME program's first-quarter statistics and success stories. Staff noted the commission may return to in-person meetings in August for a Community Conversation on hate crimes with the San Diego DA's office. The meeting adjourned to the next regular meeting on July 28, 2021.

• Approved the May 26, 2021 regular meeting minutes (motion by Long, second by Britland; all in favor except Bloemen late and Loorya abstained).
• Presented the Good Neighbor Award to Junk Medics.
• Heard a presentation on the La Mesa HOME program's first-quarter report and success stories.
• Adjourned at 6:42 PM to the next regular meeting on July 28, 2021, at 5:30 PM (motion by Britland, second by Loorya; all in favor).

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special meeting agenda for the La Mesa City Council on June 22, 2021, but the provided text contains only boilerplate interface labels and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document offers no substantive content to report.

The La Mesa City Council met in a special session on June 22, 2021, and immediately adjourned to a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with unrepresented employees. After reconvening, the city attorney reported no reportable actions, and the meeting adjourned. No formal decisions were made.

• Held a special meeting and adjourned to closed session for labor negotiations.
• Reported no reportable actions from the closed session.
• Adjourned the meeting without any public decisions.

City Council

The La Mesa City Council is meeting to consider a consent calendar of routine items, including labor agreements, public works contracts, and project approvals. A public hearing will consider rate adjustments for EDCO refuse, recycling, and organics collection. The council will also discuss extending outdoor area use rules and a possible election consolidation.

• Ratify Design Review Board approval for Penske Lincoln auto showroom at 8930 La Mesa Boulevard
• Adopt list of projects for FY 2021-2022 funded by SB 1 road repair funds
• Award street sweeping contract renewal to Cannon Pacific Services, Inc.
• Approve EDCO rate adjustments effective July 1, 2021
• Consider letter to Secretary of State on consolidating special election with gubernatorial recall

The La Mesa City Council approved Resolution No. 2021-085, confirming and ratifying Executive Order No. 7-2021, which extends the allowable use of public and private outdoor areas for dining, retail, and other commercial activities for an additional year. The council also directed staff to research making this allowance permanent. Additionally, the council adopted Resolution No. 2021-086, authorizing rate adjustments for EDCO Disposal Corporation effective July 1, 2021, and approved the consent calendar, including resolutions for labor agreements, compensation plans, and various contracts.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-085 extending outdoor dining/retail use for one year and directing staff to study permanent allowance.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-086 authorizing EDCO Disposal Corporation rate adjustments effective July 1, 2021.
• Approved consent calendar items 1-18, including labor MOUs, compensation plans, and various contracts.
• Ratified Design Review Board approvals for Penske Lincoln and Markall projects.
• Adopted resolutions for SB 1 road projects, street light maintenance, street sweeping, traffic signal maintenance, and asphalt concrete.
• Awarded task orders for wastewater billing and GIS services, and a construction contract for pedestrian crossing enhancements.
• Adopted a mitigated negative declaration for the Boulevard Drive storm drain improvement project.
• Directed staff to send a letter to the Secretary of State and Legislature about consolidating the special election with the gubernatorial recall election.

Environmental Sustainability Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission meeting on June 21, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific topics are listed.

The Environmental Sustainability Commission heard a presentation on building electrification and voted 6-0 to consider adding decarbonization and related community outreach to its next work plan. The commission also approved the April 19, 2021 meeting minutes with a correction. Staff noted that decarbonization cannot be brought to the City Council until the next work plan update in February 2022.

• Approved the April 19, 2021 meeting minutes with a correction, 6-0.
• Voted 6-0 to consider adding decarbonization and related community outreach to the next ESC Work Plan.
• Discussed dissolving the existing CAP Subcommittee due to Brown Act concerns and creating ad hoc subcommittees for specific topics and time frames.
• Recommended a presentation by the City Clerk on the Brown Act at the next meeting.

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting via teleconference on June 16, 2021. The main item is a public hearing on proposed amendments to Title 24 (Zoning) that would exempt building additions and accessory structures of 1,000 square feet or less from certain street improvement requirements. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 2 meeting and assign procedural rules.

• Public hearing on Project 2021-23: amendments to La Mesa Municipal Code Sections 24.05.040C and 24.06.040B to exempt building additions and accessory structures 1,000 sq ft or less from street improvement requirements
• Approval of minutes from the June 2, 2021 Planning Commission meeting
• Assignment of invocation and procedural rules

The La Mesa Planning Commission voted 4-2 to recommend that the City Council approve Project 2021-23, which amends Title 24 zoning code to exempt building additions and accessory structures of 1,000 square feet or less from certain street improvement requirements. The recommendation includes an amendment to Section 24.06.040b to strike the 'less than 50' interior improvements language and exclude accessory dwelling unit area from the square footage calculation, with a provision to revisit the code every five years. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 2, 2021 meeting and noted upcoming commissioner departures.

• Recommended approval of Project 2021-23 (zoning text amendment) with amendments, 4-2 (Cooper, Coston, Jones, Torpey in favor; Podeswik, Hottel opposed)
• Approved minutes of the June 2, 2021 Planning Commission meeting, 6-0
• Assigned Chairman Torpey to give invocation and Commissioner Cooper to read procedural rules at July 7 meeting
• Noted Commissioner Hottel's term ends June 30 and she will not seek reappointment
• Noted Commissioner Podeswik will step down after 19 years on the commission

Community Police Oversight Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or specific topics are listed.

The Community Police Oversight Board approved the minutes from its June 2, 2021 regular meeting by a 10-0 vote. The board reviewed but took no action on the Complaint Process Handbook, Flow Chart, and Form, a proposed public safety video surveillance system policy, and topics for proposed community listening sessions. Staff said they would return with a proposed schedule for the listening sessions for board consideration.

• Approved the minutes of the June 2, 2021 regular meeting (10-0).
• Took no action on the Complaint Process Handbook, Flow Chart, and Form after review.
• Took no action on the proposed public safety video surveillance system policy after a presentation.
• Took no action on topics for proposed community listening sessions; staff will return with a proposed schedule.

City Council Special Meeting

The La Mesa City Council is holding a special meeting to consider three resolutions related to a special municipal election on November 2, 2021, to fill a council vacancy. The resolutions would call the all-mail election, request the County of San Diego to conduct it, and adopt regulations for candidate statements. The council will also take public comments.

• Resolution calling all-mail special election on Nov. 2, 2021 to fill vacancy
• Resolution requesting San Diego County Board of Supervisors to conduct election
• Resolution adopting regulations for candidate statements for the election

The La Mesa City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved three resolutions to fill a vacant council seat via a special all-mail ballot election on November 2, 2021. The council adopted Resolution No. 2021-064 to hold the election, Resolution No. 2021-065 to request San Diego County's services for the election, and Resolution No. 2021-066 to set rules for candidate statements. All votes were 4-0.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-064 calling for an all-mail ballot special municipal election on November 2, 2021, to fill the council vacancy (4-0).
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-065 requesting the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to provide election services for the November 2, 2021 special election (4-0).
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-066 adopting regulations for candidate statements for the November 2, 2021 special election (4-0).

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Parking Commission meeting on June 15, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

Design Review Board

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no specific agenda items are listed.

Community Services Commission

The agenda for the La Mesa Community Services Commission meeting on June 9, 2021, contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE system and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

The Community Services Commission approved the May 12, 2021 minutes, with one abstention. They received a police report on park crimes, including a planned surveillance camera pilot at La Mesita Park. The commission also discussed the Collier Park renovation and MacArthur Park updates, noting approved CIP funds for various projects.

• Approved the May 12, 2021 meeting minutes (Radenheimer moved, Bohan seconded, Spiller abstained).
• Received the Police Department quarterly report on parks, including a surveillance camera pilot at La Mesita Park.
• Discussed the Collier Park renovation 30% design and options for relocating the historic drinking fountain.
• Noted CIP funds approved for MacArthur Park EIR, Spring House assessments, Waite Dr. master plan, dog park fencing, and Highwood Park court renovations.
• Heard that Adult Enrichment Center and Community Center will open June 15, with pool open and day camps upcoming.

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will consider adopting the 2021-2023 Preliminary Budget and related appropriations limit, along with several routine consent items including a housing funding agreement, employee compensation plans, and a report on accessory dwelling units. The council will also hold a second reading of an ordinance to dissolve the Development Advisory Board and consider an amendment to the regional transportation improvement program.

• Adoption of 2021-2023 Preliminary Budget and appropriations limit for FY 2021-2022
• Resolution authorizing agreement with State HCD for Permanent Local Housing Allocation funding for homeless outreach
• Approval of 2020-2022 MOU with La Mesa City Employees' Association and compensation plans for FY 2020-2021 and 2021-2022
• Second reading of ordinance dissolving Development Advisory Board and delegating functions to city departments
• Amendment to TransNet Local Street Improvement Program of Projects for FY 2021-2025

The City Council adopted the 2021-2023 Preliminary Budget as proposed, directing staff to return in August with the final budget, and established an ad hoc subcommittee to discuss potential uses of ARPA funds. The Council also adopted Resolution No. 2021-062 setting the appropriations limit for FY 2021-2022. All votes were 4-0, with Councilmember Baber abstaining from items related to the Successor Agency and Financing Authority.

• Adopted 2021-2023 Preliminary Budget (4-0)
• Established ad hoc subcommittee to discuss ARPA fund uses (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-062 setting appropriations limit for FY 2021-2022 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-058 for homeless outreach funding agreement (4-0)
• Adopted Resolutions No. 2021-059, 2021-060, 2021-061 for employee MOU and compensation plans (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-2886 dissolving Development Advisory Board (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-063 amending TransNet Local Street Improvement Program (4-0)
• Received and filed ADU report; directed staff to research ADU process improvements (4-0)

Community Police Oversight Board

This meeting agenda for the La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board on June 2, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The text is entirely composed of system-generated placeholders and interface labels, with no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed.

The Community Police Oversight Board approved the Complaint Process Handbook, Flow Chart, and Form as amended, making them available to the public. The board also voted to request the City Council conduct another community survey with demographic questions and CPOB involvement. A police department update and a confidentiality presentation were received with no action taken.

• Approved Complaint Process Handbook, Flow Chart and Form as amended (10-0)
• Requested City Council conduct another community survey with demographic questions and CPOB involvement (10-0-1)
• Approved minutes of May 19, 2021 meeting (10-0)

Mobility Commission

The agenda for the La Mesa Mobility Commission meeting on June 2, 2021, contains only boilerplate text and no substantive items. There are no listed agenda topics, decisions, or discussions.

The La Mesa Mobility Commission held a regular meeting via teleconference on June 2, 2021. The only action taken was approving the minutes from the May 5, 2021 meeting, with a change, in a 6-0 vote with one abstention. The rest of the meeting consisted of informational presentations and updates, with no other decisions made.

• Approved May 5, 2021 meeting minutes with one change (6-0, Justice abstained)

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting via teleconference on June 2, 2021. The main items are two public hearings: one to amend the comprehensive sign program for the Grossmont Trolley Center and another to consider a parking modification for a retail building on La Mesa Boulevard. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and routine assignments.

• Public hearing: Project No. 2020-29 (CCRT Properties) – amend comprehensive sign program for Grossmont Trolley Center, 8401-8599 Fletcher Parkway
• Public hearing: Project No. 2020-40 (Markall) – parking modification to reduce required spaces for addition/alterations at 8235 La Mesa Boulevard
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2021 meeting
• Assignment of invocation/pledge of allegiance and reading of procedural rules

The La Mesa Planning Commission approved Project No. 2020-29, amending the comprehensive sign program for Grossmont Trolley Center, and Project No. 2020-40, a parking modification for a retail building at 8235 La Mesa Boulevard. Both approvals were unanimous or near-unanimous, with one recusal on the second item. The meeting also included approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved Project No. 2020-29 sign program amendment for Grossmont Trolley Center (7-0)
• Approved Project No. 2020-40 parking modification for retail building at 8235 La Mesa Boulevard (6-0, 1 recused)
• Approved minutes of the June 2, 2021 Planning Commission meeting (6-0, 1 abstention)

Historic Preservation Commission

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The document is essentially empty of content, with no listed agenda items, attachments, or details.

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission meeting on May 26, 2021, contains no substantive items. It consists solely of embedded software interface text and placeholders, with no listed agenda topics, decisions, or discussions.

The Community Relations and Veterans Commission approved the April 28, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously. Staff reported that Collier Park upgrades are planned to go to bid in late summer or early fall, community facilities will reopen June 15, and the Flag Day Parade will be virtual. The commission also scheduled a June presentation on the La Mesa HOME program via Zoom.

• Approved April 28, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled June presentation on La Mesa HOME program via Zoom
• Noted Collier Park upgrades to go to bid late summer/early fall
• Noted community facilities reopening June 15
• Noted Flag Day Parade will be virtual

City Council Special Meeting

The La Mesa City Council met in special session on May 25, 2021, and immediately adjourned to closed session to discuss labor negotiations with three employee organizations. After reconvening, the City Attorney announced there were no reportable actions. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Held closed session on labor negotiations with police, fire, and city employee associations
• No reportable actions from closed session

City Council

The La Mesa City Council is meeting to consider several routine and policy items, including dissolving the Development Advisory Board, appointing councilmembers to vacant boards and committees, and receiving updates on the Village Enhancement Fund pilot program and American Rescue Plan Act funding. The agenda also includes consent calendar items such as historic landmark designation, a subdivision final map, and multiple contract awards.

• Resolution designating 4511 Miramonte Street (Orlando and Marie Johann Residence) as a historic landmark and authorizing a preservation agreement
• Approval of final map for La Mesa Tract 20-01, a 60-unit condominium development at 7601-7675 University Avenue
• Contract change order No. 1 to Infrastructure Engineering Corporation for University Avenue Corridor bike and pedestrian improvements
• Contract award to Chen Ryan Associates for La Mesa Boulevard Complete Streets Plan, Segment 1
• Contract change order No. 1 to NV5 for Collier Park Renovation Project, Phase 2

The La Mesa City Council approved the consent calendar, including resolutions for a historic landmark designation, a 60-unit condominium development, and several contracts. It also approved the first reading of an ordinance to dissolve the Development Advisory Board, continued the Village Enhancement Fund Program with a $99,440 allocation, and approved ARPA Phase 1 funding allocations. Councilmembers were appointed to various boards and subcommittees.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-052 designating Orlando and Marie Johann Residence as historic landmark (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-053 authorizing historic landmark preservation agreement (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-054 approving final map for 60-unit condominium at 7601-7675 University Avenue (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-055 approving contract change order for University Avenue bike/pedestrian project (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-056 awarding contract to Chen Ryan Associates for La Mesa Boulevard Complete Streets Plan (3-0-1, Parent abstained)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-057 awarding contract change order to NV5 for Collier Park renovation (3-0-1, Baber abstained)
• Approved first reading of ordinance dissolving Development Advisory Board (4-0)
• Approved ARPA Phase 1 funding allocations and directed staff to return with detailed proposal for $1.6M in grants (4-0)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting via teleconference to consider a site development plan for a retail auto showroom at 8930 La Mesa Boulevard. The board will also approve minutes from its April 26 and May 10, 2021 meetings. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Project No. 2020-36 (Penske Lincoln): site development plan for retail auto showroom at 8930 La Mesa Boulevard, in C-D (General Commercial/Urban Design Overlay) zone
• Approval of minutes for April 26, 2021 Design Review meeting
• Approval of minutes for May 10, 2021 Design Review special meeting

Community Police Oversight Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board meeting on May 19, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. The document lists no specific decisions, discussions, or action items for the board.

The Community Police Oversight Board approved its annual work plan as amended, adding language that Strumwasser & Woocher LLP would serve as general counsel, an organizational membership to NACOLE for all members, and the word 'training' to Item 8, Goal 2. The board also approved minutes from its April 21 and May 5, 2021 meetings. No action was taken on the police department update or the presentation on traffic stop data research.

• Approved minutes for April 21, 2021 meeting (11-0)
• Approved minutes for May 5, 2021 meeting (11-0)
• Approved annual CPOB Work Plan as amended (11-0)

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for a Measure U cannabis manufacturing facility at 5170 Guild Street. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from its May 5, 2021 meeting and make assignments for invocation, pledge, and procedural rules reading.

• Public hearing on cannabis manufacturing facility (2018-05/CUP 18-03) at 5170 Guild Street
• Approval of minutes from May 5, 2021 regular meeting
• Assignment of invocation and pledge of allegiance
• Assignment of procedural rules reading

The La Mesa Planning Commission approved Resolution 2021-03 for a Measure U Cannabis Manufacturing Facility at 5170 Guild Street, with 6 in favor and 0 opposed. The commission also approved the May 5, 2021 minutes as written. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included procedural items and informational announcements.

• Approved Resolution 2021-03 for cannabis manufacturing facility at 5170 Guild Street (6-0)
• Approved May 5, 2021 minutes as written (6-0)

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Parking Commission meeting on May 18, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The Environmental Sustainability Commission heard a presentation on building electrification and voted 6-0 to consider adding decarbonization and related community outreach to its next work plan. The commission also approved the April 19, 2021 minutes (6-0) and discussed dissolving the CAP Subcommittee due to Brown Act concerns, recommending a City Clerk presentation on the Brown Act at the next meeting.

• Approved April 19, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Motion to consider adding decarbonization and community outreach to next ESC Work Plan (6-0)

Community Services Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Services Commission meeting on May 12, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The commission approved the April 14, 2021 minutes (5-0-1, Dean abstaining). They received reports on the Collier Park Phase 2 concept plan (30% design, construction tentatively fall 2021), MacArthur Park updates (community garden opened May 1, dog park fencing proposed at $25,000 in CIP), and discussed all-inclusive playground ideas for MacArthur Park. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved April 14, 2021 minutes (5-0-1, Dean abstained)
• Discussed all-inclusive playground options for MacArthur Park, no action
• Received Collier Park Phase 2 concept plan report, no action
• Noted MacArthur Park dog park fencing proposed at $25,000 in CIP, no action

City Council

The La Mesa City Council voted 4-0 to direct staff to monitor the recall election of Governor Gavin Newsom and bring back a resolution by June 18, 2021, calling for a special election to fill the City Council vacancy, either on the same date as the recall election or another date if the recall is not called. The council also approved the consent calendar (items 1-9) and a separate grant resolution (item 10) for the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program, all by 4-0 votes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included proclamations, reports, and public comments.

• Directed staff to prepare a resolution for a special election to fill council vacancy (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 1-9, including contracts and resolutions (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-051 accepting Proposition 64 grant funds (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-042 appointing San Diego Community Power representative
• Adopted Resolution 2021-043 for forklift purchase up to $28,130.19
• Adopted Resolutions 2021-044 and 2021-045 for inflow/infiltration project reimbursement and loan pledge
• Adopted Resolution 2021-046 awarding slurry seal contract to Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc. for $409,148.72
• Adopted Resolution 2021-047 for concrete maintenance contract renewal up to $156,400

City Council Special Meeting

The La Mesa City Council met in special session and immediately adjourned to closed session to discuss labor negotiations with three employee organizations. Upon reconvening, the City Attorney announced there were no reportable actions from the closed session. The meeting was then adjourned, with no substantive decisions made in open session.

• Held closed session on labor negotiations with police, fire, and city employee associations
• No reportable actions from closed session

Design Review Board Special Meeting

This agenda for the La Mesa Design Review Board special meeting on May 10, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

The Design Review Board unanimously approved Project No. 2020-40, a parking modification for a proposed addition and alterations to an existing retail building at 8235 La Mesa Boulevard. The motion carried with all five attending members voting in favor. No public comments or opposition were recorded.

• Approved Project No. 2020-40 parking modification (5-0)

Mobility Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Mobility Commission meeting on May 5, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The text is entirely template placeholders with no listed agenda items, reports, or actions.

The La Mesa Mobility Commission voted 6-0 to bring forward the top ten projects in three categories (signalized intersections, unsignalized intersections, roadway segments) from the draft LRSP as a priority to City Council. The commission also approved the minutes from the April 7, 2021 meeting. Informational items included a fatal collision report, a technical memo on Massachusetts Avenue and Blackton Drive, and updates on the SR-125/94 connector project and Vision Zero.

• Approved motion to bring top ten LRSP projects in three categories to City Council (6-0)
• Approved minutes from April 7, 2021 meeting (6-0)

Planning Commission

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains only system-generated interface text and no substantive content.

The La Mesa Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend the City Council approve the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program Budget, which includes proposed projects and park improvements. The commission also approved the April 21, 2021 meeting minutes with one abstention, and waived the reading of procedural rules due to no hearings being agendized. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program Budget for City Council approval (7-0)
• Approved April 21, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Waived reading of Procedural Rules (7-0)

Community Police Oversight Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.

The Community Police Oversight Board received updates on police complaint procedures, a draft work plan, and officer training, but took no formal action on any item. Detective Garcia presented on hiring and training, and announced three upcoming Dynamics of a Traffic Stop training sessions.

• No action taken on LMPD update
• No action taken on draft work plan
• No action taken on POST training overview

Historic Preservation Commission

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no listed agenda items, attachments, or actions.

The Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of landmark designation for the Orlando and Marie Johann Residence at 4511 Miramonte Street and to enter into a Mills Act preservation agreement. The commission also approved the minutes from the February 2, 2021 meeting, with two abstentions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended landmark designation for Orlando and Marie Johann Residence (7-0)
• Recommended Mills Act preservation agreement for 4511 Miramonte Street (7-0)
• Approved minutes from February 2, 2021 meeting (5-0, 2 abstentions)

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission meeting on 2021-04-28 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

The La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission met via teleconference and heard staff reports, including the grand opening of the Community Garden and a request from City Council to promote vaccine equity. Assistant City Manager Carlo Tomaino presented the City's Community Engagement Plan and sought input on improving outreach to hard-to-reach populations. The commission approved the March 24 minutes and adjourned, but took no substantive votes or decisions.

• Approved March 24, 2021 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Heard update on Community Garden grand opening May 1
• Heard request to promote vaccine equity and raise vaccination rates
• Heard presentation on Community Engagement Plan, sought input
• Adjourned to May 26, 2021 meeting (all in favor)

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will consider a proposed EDCO trash rate increase, decide whether to fill a City Council vacancy by appointment or special election, and adopt the FY 2021-2022 fee schedule and CDBG Annual Action Plan. The consent calendar includes routine items such as contract amendments, grant acceptance, and a construction contract award.

• Proposed EDCO trash rate increase effective July 1, 2021 (Prop 218 process)
• Resolution to fill City Council vacancy by appointment or special election
• Adoption of FY 2021-2022 fee schedule for city departments
• Resolution authorizing LEAP grant application for Downtown Village Specific Plan and Housing Element updates
• Award of construction contract for Massachusetts Avenue and Blackton Drive pedestrian/bicycle improvements to Portillo Concrete, Inc.

The La Mesa City Council voted 2-2 against holding a special election to fill the vacant council seat, then unanimously directed staff to return on May 11 with cost and date options for a potential special election. The council also approved a consent calendar including a $200,000 budget increase for building services, a $54,000 increase for planning services, and a construction contract for pedestrian and bicycle improvements. Additionally, it ratified a 19-unit apartment project, adopted the FY 2021-2022 CDBG plan, and approved new fee schedules.

• Appointed Brianna Coston to Planning Commission (3-0-1)
• Approved consent calendar items 2-13, including $200,000 budget increase for building services (4-0)
• Ratified Design Review Board approval of 19-unit apartment at 5061 Keeney St (4-0)
• Authorized Prop 218 notification for EDCO trash rate increase (4-0)
• Motion to hold special election for council vacancy failed (2-2)
• Directed staff to return May 11 with special election cost/date options (4-0)
• Adopted FY 2021-2022 CDBG Annual Action Plan (3-0)
• Adopted FY 2021-2022 fee schedule and SANDAG RTCIP fee adjustment (4-0)

Design Review Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Design Review Board meeting on April 26, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Design Review Board approved Project No. 2019-25, a seven-unit residential apartment development at 7735 University Avenue, with a condition to replace the proposed street tree with a 36-inch box Chinese Pistache tree. The board also approved the minutes from the March 22, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved design review for 7-unit apartment at 7735 University Avenue (4-0, Robinson absent)
• Approved March 22, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0, Robinson absent)

Community Police Oversight Board

This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting appears to be procedural with no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings.

The Community Police Oversight Board approved the minutes from its April 7, 2021 meeting by an 8-0-2 vote, with two abstentions. The board also conducted a random drawing to determine term lengths for members, assigning one-year terms to five members and two-year terms to six others. No other substantive decisions were made; items such as police updates, internship program changes, and the work plan were discussed without action.

• Approved April 7, 2021 meeting minutes (8-0-2, with Darby and Davis abstaining)
• Determined term lengths via random drawing: five members to one-year terms ending Dec 31, 2021; six members to two-year terms ending Dec 31, 2022

Planning Commission

The provided document contains only procedural software information and no meeting details. There are no specific projects, ordinances, or discussions listed for the La Mesa Planning Commission.

The La Mesa Planning Commission approved a 12-month extension of Tentative Tract Map TTM 05-11 for a proposed mixed-use development at 8135 El Paso Street. The commission also approved the meeting minutes and selected a temporary chair. No public hearings were held.

• Approved 12-month extension of Tentative Tract Map TTM 05-11 for mixed-use development at 8135 El Paso Street (5-0, Torpey absent)
• Approved April 7, 2021 meeting minutes as written (5-0, Torpey absent)
• Commissioner Newland nominated to lead meeting in absence of Chairman Torpey (5-0, Torpey absent)
• Waived reading of Procedural Rules as no hearings were agendized (5-0, Torpey absent)

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

The agenda for the April 20, 2021 La Mesa Community Parking Commission meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The Environmental Sustainability Commission approved the February 15, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections. The commission discussed the 2021 Work Plan and considered purchasing a plot at the La Mesa Community Garden, with several members volunteering to co-manage it. No formal action was taken on the garden plot, and staff will follow up on fee waiver and marketing funding questions.

• Approved February 15, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Discussed 2021 ESC Work Plan items and assignments
• Discussed potential purchase of Community Garden plot; no motion required
• Volunteers identified to co-manage garden plot: Grooms, Eggers, Bourton, Damsky
• Staff to inquire about garden plot fee waiver and marketing funding

Community Services Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Services Commission meeting on April 14, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No specific topics, actions, or public hearings are listed.

The Commission approved the March 10, 2021 minutes unanimously. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of presentations and updates on library services, park inspections, the Collier Park renovation, MacArthur Park improvements, and community events. Several events were cancelled due to COVID-19, and staff reported on ongoing park issues and upcoming projects.

• Approved March 10, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The La Mesa City Council is meeting to conduct routine business, including interviews for a Planning Commission vacancy, consent calendar items, and council-initiated items. Key actions include considering a letter of support for Senate Bill 612, a resolution supporting vaccine equity by Juneteenth, and accepting a $3,962,000 Active Transportation Program grant for the La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Connections Project.

• Interview applicants for unscheduled Planning Commission vacancy
• First reading of ordinance amending Community Parking Commission membership to two at-large members and three business representatives/residents in CD/D Downtown Commercial Zone
• Resolution appointing two members to Community Police Oversight Board
• Resolution authorizing agreement with American Medical Response for office space in Fire Station 12
• Resolution accepting $3,962,000 ATP grant for La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Connections Project with $526,000 match

The La Mesa City Council approved the consent calendar (items 2-9) unanimously, including a resolution accepting a $3,962,000 Active Transportation Program grant for the La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Connections Project. The council also authorized a letter of support for Senate Bill 612 (Ratepayer Equity Act) and adopted a resolution supporting vaccine equity by Juneteenth, both by 5-0 votes. No action was taken on the Planning Commission vacancy interview.

• Approved consent calendar items 2-9 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-026 appointing two members to Community Police Oversight Board (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-027 authorizing agreement with American Medical Response for office space in Fire Station 12 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-028 accepting $3,962,000 ATP grant for bike and sidewalk project (5-0)
• Authorized letter of support for Senate Bill 612 (Ratepayer Equity Act) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-029 supporting vaccine equity by Juneteenth (5-0)

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special meeting agenda for the La Mesa City Council dated April 13, 2021. The agenda text is entirely procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. No substantive actions are scheduled.

The La Mesa City Council met in special session and immediately adjourned to closed session to confer with labor negotiators regarding employee organizations. No public comments were received, and no reportable actions were announced after the closed session. The meeting was adjourned at 5:53 p.m.

• Held closed session on labor negotiations with police, fire, and city employees associations
• No reportable actions from closed session

Design Review Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Design Review Board meeting on April 12, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

Youth Advisory Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission meeting on April 12, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.

The Youth Advisory Commission met on April 12, 2021, and approved the minutes from the March 8, 2021 meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on discussing the virtual Earth Day event and potential activities for the last meeting of the year. The meeting adjourned at 5:27 PM.

• Approved meeting minutes from 3/8/2021

Community Police Oversight Board

This is the agenda for the La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board meeting on April 7, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural elements such as video links and document metadata, with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions.

The Community Police Oversight Board approved a 9-0 motion to start recruiting interns by April 15, 2021, with an application deadline of August 9, 2021, interviews on August 18, and a term of 3.5 to 6 months. The board also created an ad hoc subcommittee to review the draft Complaint of Police Misconduct Handbook and Form with LMPD and the Independent Police Auditor, and another subcommittee to revise the draft CPOB Work Plan for consideration at the April 21, 2021 meeting. Both subcommittee motions passed unanimously (9-0 and 8-0, with Vice Chair Dillard absent for the second).

• Approved minutes of the March 17, 2021 meeting (9-0)
• Directed staff to begin internship recruitment by April 15, 2021, with application deadline Aug 9, interview Aug 18, appointment Sept 1, term 3.5-6 months (9-0)
• Established ad hoc subcommittee (Dillard, Tiffany, McWilliams) to review draft Complaint of Police Misconduct Handbook and Form (9-0)
• Established ad hoc subcommittee (Castaños, Fuentes, Johnson, Kertson, Tiffany) to review CPOB Work Plan and bring back updated version (8-0)

Mobility Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Mobility Commission meeting on April 7, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The La Mesa Mobility Commission voted 7-0 to support AB 43, a state bill on speed limit setting, but deferred approval of a final letter to the next meeting. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 3, 2021 meeting. Staff reported on grant results, including the HSIP Cycle 10 award, and discussed the 2021 Work Plan revisions.

• Approved a motion to support AB 43, deferring the final letter to the next meeting (7-0).
• Approved the minutes from the March 3, 2021 Mobility Commission meeting (7-0).

Planning Commission

The provided agenda text contains no substantive items, only interface labels and boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system. There are no decisions, discussions, or listed agenda items to report. The document appears to be an empty or placeholder page.

The La Mesa Planning Commission approved a 12-month extension of Tentative Tract Map TTM 05-11 for a proposed mixed-use development at 8135 El Paso Street. The commission also approved the meeting minutes as written and made procedural decisions, including nominating Commissioner Newland to lead the meeting in the absence of Chairman Torpey. No public hearings were held, and no public comments were made.

• Approved the 12-month extension of Tentative Tract Map TTM 05-11 for the mixed-use development at 8135 El Paso Street (5-0, Torpey absent).
• Approved the April 7, 2021 meeting minutes as written (5-0, Torpey absent).
• Nominated Commissioner Newland to lead the meeting in the absence of Chairman Torpey (5-0, Torpey absent).
• Waived the reading of Procedural Rules as no hearings were agendized (5-0, Torpey absent).

Historic Preservation Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission meeting on April 6, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed.

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission approved the February 24, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously. The commission discussed upcoming community engagement efforts, including a presentation by the Assistant City Manager on the City's Community Engagement Plan, and received staff updates on parks, recreation, and vaccine access. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved February 24, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved a substantial amendment to the FY 2020-21 CDBG Annual Action Plan and authorized its submittal to HUD, and reaffirmed CDBG program priorities for FY 2021-22, directing staff to develop the action plan for final review on April 27, 2021. The vote was 4-0, with Councilmember Baber recused. The council also approved the consent calendar (5-0), including adoption of Ordinance No. 2021-2884 and Resolution No. 2021-024, and ratified the Design Review Board's approval of a Union Bank project at 4771 Spring Street (5-0).

• Adopted amended FY 2020-21 CDBG Annual Action Plan, authorized HUD submittal (4-0)
• Reaffirmed CDBG priorities for FY 2021-22, directed staff to return April 27 (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-2884 adding San Diego Community Power rep to Environmental Sustainability Commission (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-024 approving first amendment to EDCO ground lease (5-0)
• Ratified Design Review Board approval of Union Bank project at 4771 Spring Street (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 1-6 and 8 (5-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The La Mesa City Council is holding a special teleconference meeting to discuss three items: the financial forecast, the 2021 strategic goals and targets for action work plan update, and 2020 performance measures. These are study session items for review and discussion, not final decisions. Public comments can be submitted by email or via Zoom.

• Study session on the financial forecast
• 2021 strategic goals and targets for action work plan update
• 2020 performance measures review
• Meeting held via teleconference due to COVID-19
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes or 300 words

The La Mesa City Council held a special meeting to review the ten-year financial forecast and the 2021 strategic goals and targets for action. No formal decisions were made; the items were for discussion only.

• Reviewed ten-year General Fund financial forecast (no action)
• Discussed 2021 Strategic Goals and Targets for Action (no action)
• Heard public comments on police/fire use of Nextdoor (no action)

Design Review Board

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system; it contains no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions for the Design Review Board meeting.

The Design Review Board approved Project No. 2019-15, a 19-unit residential apartment development at 5061 Keeney Street in the R3 zone, with a condition requiring hedges or trees along the south property line for screening. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). The board also approved the minutes of the March 22, 2021 meeting as presented.

• Approved Project No. 2019-15 (Pohle) for a 19-unit apartment development at 5061 Keeney Street, with added condition for hedges or trees along the south property line.
• Approved the March 22, 2021 meeting minutes as presented.

Planning Commission

This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The Planning Commission is not deciding or discussing any specific projects, ordinances, or public hearings at this meeting.

Community Police Oversight Board

The provided text is not a meeting agenda but boilerplate from an eSCRIBE software interface, containing labels like Title, Description, Category, and Vote Result with no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion points. There is nothing for residents to act on or attend.

• No agenda items present
• No decisions or proposals listed
• No dollar amounts or contracts
• No rezonings or ordinances
• Document is procedural interface text only

The Community Police Oversight Board approved minutes from its February 17 and March 3, 2021 meetings, and appointed Vice Chair Dillard and Board Member Fuentes to an interview panel to select an Independent Police Auditor. The board also received a progress report from the La Mesa Police Department on implementing After-Action Report recommendations and discussed an internship program, but took no action on those items.

• Approved minutes of the February 17, 2021 special meeting (8-0).
• Approved minutes of the March 3, 2021 regular meeting (8-0).
• Appointed Vice Chair Dillard and Board Member Fuentes to the interview panel for selecting an Independent Police Auditor (9-0).

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

The agenda for the La Mesa Community Parking Commission meeting on March 16, 2021, is only procedural boilerplate. It contains no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

Environmental Sustainability Commission

This is the agenda for the Environmental Sustainability Commission meeting on March 15, 2021. The provided text contains only the meeting header and interface labels, with no actual agenda items, reports, or discussion topics listed. The document appears to be a placeholder or empty agenda.

The Commission approved the minutes from its February 15, 2021 meeting with a 6-0 vote. Members heard a presentation from Clean Earth 4Kids on pesticide use and an Integrated Pest Management Plan, and discussed a potential no-idling policy for schools and parks. Staff provided updates on the Climate Emergency Resolution, scheduled for the February 23 Council meeting, and on the Climate Action Plan. No formal action was taken on these informational items.

• Approved the February 15, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0).
• Heard a presentation from Clean Earth 4Kids on pesticide use and an Integrated Pest Management Plan.
• Discussed a potential no-idling policy for schools and parks, with staff noting work on a city fleet policy.
• Received updates on the Climate Emergency Resolution, scheduled for the February 23 Council meeting.
• Received updates on the Climate Action Plan, including the 2020 Annual Update and FY21-23 Implementation Plan.

Community Services Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Services Commission meeting on March 10, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or action items.

The Commission voted to recommend the City study park impact and in-lieu fees, with an annual inflation escalator and a review of whether single-family and multi-family fees should differ. It also voted to advise the City Council to extend Junior Seau Sports Complex hours Sunday through Thursday until 10:00 pm (play ends 9:45 pm, no amplified sound after 9:00 pm) through September 1, 2021. The Commission approved the February 10, 2021 minutes with a spelling correction. No other formal decisions were made; the rest were informational updates.

• Approved February 10, 2021 minutes with spelling correction (6-0-1)
• Recommended park fee study with annual escalator and fee methodology review (unanimous)
• Recommended Junior Seau Sports Complex hours extension Sunday-Thursday until 10:00 pm (unanimous)

City Council

The La Mesa City Council is holding a regular meeting via teleconference. The agenda includes a presentation on the Alvarado Specific Plan update, several consent calendar items, and a staff report on purchasing and outfitting three police vehicles. The council will also consider approving the Community Police Oversight Board bylaws and issuing an RFP for an independent police auditor.

• Alvarado Specific Plan update presentation
• Ordinance to add San Diego Community Power representative to Environmental Sustainability Commission
• Approval of Community Police Oversight Board bylaws
• RFP for independent police auditor
• Purchase of three 2021 hybrid Ford Police Interceptor vehicles from Kearny Mesa Ford and outfitting by AEP California, LLC

The La Mesa City Council approved consent items 1-4, including adding a San Diego Community Power representative to the Environmental Sustainability Commission, approving Community Police Oversight Board bylaws, and issuing an RFP for an independent police auditor. It also approved a resolution granting an easement to SDG&E for an EV charging station at MacArthur Park and awarded contracts for three hybrid police vehicles and their outfitting. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved consent items 1-4, including adding a non-voting San Diego Community Power representative to the Environmental Sustainability Commission (5-0)
• Approved Community Police Oversight Board bylaws (5-0)
• Approved issuing RFP for independent police auditor (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-021 granting easement to SDG&E for EV charging station at 4975 Memorial Drive (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-022 awarding purchase of three hybrid police vehicles to Kearny Mesa Ford (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-023 awarding outfitting of three hybrid police vehicles to AEP California, LLC (5-0)

Design Review Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Design Review Board meeting on March 8, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Design Review Board approved Project No. 2020-16, a 49-unit mixed-use apartment development at 5220 Wilson Street, with conditions requiring public realm improvements along Grossmont Boulevard to comply with Mixed Use Overlay Zone guidelines. The board also approved Project No. 2021-05, a retail bank building at 4771 Spring Street, with staff review of the color board. Both motions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved Project No. 2020-16 (49-unit mixed-use apartments at 5220 Wilson St) with conditions (5-0)
• Added condition: public realm improvements along Grossmont Blvd must follow Mixed Use Overlay Zone design guidelines
• Approved Project No. 2021-05 (retail bank at 4771 Spring St) with staff review of color board (5-0)
• Approved August 24, 2020 minutes (5-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission meeting on March 8, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The Youth Advisory Commission held a regular meeting via Zoom, where Suzanne Hume and associates from Clean Earth 4 Kids presented their organization's activities and potential opportunities for commissioners, including contests and community service. Commissioners discussed their views on the presentation and brainstormed ideas for implementing such opportunities, also reflecting on their goals for the Commission and how COVID-19 has affected their experience. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was procedural and discussion-focused.

• Heard presentation from Clean Earth 4 Kids about opportunities for participation
• Discussed opinions and thoughts on the Clean Earth 4 Kids organization
• Brainstormed ideas for implementing opportunities and engagements
• Discussed Commission goals and COVID-19 impact on experience

Community Police Oversight Board

The provided text contains only the eSCRIBE software interface labels and no actual agenda items, meeting date, or decisions. There is nothing substantive to report from this document.

The Community Police Oversight Board elected Castanos as Chair and Dillard as Vice Chair, both unanimously. The board approved its draft bylaws and a regular meeting schedule, forwarding the bylaws to the City Council for final approval. A progress report on after-action recommendations was laid over to the next meeting.

• Elected Castanos as Chair (10-0)
• Elected Dillard as Vice Chair (10-0)
• Approved CPOB bylaws and forwarded to City Council (10-0)
• Set regular meetings: first and third Wednesdays at 4 p.m. for first year, then third Wednesday monthly
• Laid over police progress report to March 17 meeting (10-0)

Planning Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Planning Commission meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content for residents to review.

The La Mesa Planning Commission approved Project No. 2020-10, a variance to reduce the front setback for a two-story addition with an accessory dwelling unit over a garage at 4942 Colina Drive. The motion carried 5-0 with one recusal. The commission also approved the minutes from its January 20 and February 10 meetings.

• Approved Project No. 2020-10 (variance for 4942 Colina Drive) with conditions, 5-0, one recusal.
• Approved January 20, 2021 minutes as presented, 5-0, one abstention.
• Approved February 10, 2021 special meeting minutes as presented, 6-0.

Mobility Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Mobility Commission meeting of March 3, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

The La Mesa Mobility Commission held a regular meeting via teleconference on March 3, 2021. The only action taken was approving the minutes from the February 2, 2021 meeting, with two commissioners abstaining. The rest of the meeting consisted of informational items, including an overview of the Commission, a Vision Zero update, and staff comments.

• Approved the minutes from the February 2, 2021 Mobility Commission meeting, with changes and a typo correction, in a 5-0 vote with 2 abstentions.

Historic Preservation Commission

This agenda is essentially empty boilerplate from the eSCRIBE meeting software. It contains no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics for the Historic Preservation Commission meeting. The document is procedural only and provides no actionable information for residents.

• No agenda items listed
• No attachments or reports provided
• No votes or decisions scheduled

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

The La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission approved the January 27, 2021 meeting minutes. Staff reported on health order changes allowing youth sports to reopen. Commissioners created a vaccine information sheet for distribution. The meeting adjourned to a Community Conversation on resources for older adults during COVID-19, with 33 attendees.

• Approved the January 27, 2021 regular meeting minutes.
• Adjourned to the Community Conversation and Regular Meeting on March 24, 2021, at 5:30 PM via Zoom.

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting agenda that contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.

The La Mesa City Council met in a special session and immediately adjourned to closed session. Closed session discussions covered a potential amendment to the ground lease for 8184 Commercial Street with EDCO, labor negotiations with three employee organizations, and a pending workers' compensation claim. Upon reconvening, the City Attorney announced there were no reportable actions, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Held closed session to discuss amending the ground lease for 8184 Commercial Street with EDCO.
• Held closed session for labor negotiations with the Police Officers' Association, Firefighters' Local #4759, and City Employees Association.
• Held closed session with legal counsel regarding the pending workers' compensation claim, Mike Hamill vs. City of La Mesa.
• Reported no actions from the closed session.

City Council

The City Council adopted a resolution declaring a climate emergency and directing accelerated action on the climate crisis, and also adopted the 2021-2026 Homeless Action Plan and directed staff to implement phase 2 of the HOME program. Both actions passed unanimously. The council also approved appointments to the Mobility Commission and several consent calendar items, including a resolution to negotiate a buy/sell agreement for a vacant land parcel and a grant application for Collier Park renovation.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-020 declaring a climate emergency and directing accelerated action (5-0).
• Adopted the 2021-2026 Homeless Action Plan and directed staff to implement phase 2 of the HOME program (5-0).
• Appointed Cristina Angeles and David Nichols to the Mobility Commission (4-0-1, Parent abstained).
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-017 directing staff to negotiate a buy/sell agreement for a 0.27-acre remnant at Boulevard Drive and 69th Street (5-0).
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-018 authorizing a grant application for Collier Park renovation (4-0-1, Baber abstained).
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-019 ratifying a temporary cap on fees third-party delivery companies may charge restaurants (5-0).
• Directed staff to bring back an ordinance adding a San Diego Community Power representative as a non-voting member of the Environmental Sustainability Commission (5-0).
• Approved minutes for the January 26 and February 9, 2021 special and regular meetings (5-0).

Planning Commission

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software system, with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains no substantive content for residents.

Community Police Oversight Board Special Meeting

The Community Police Oversight Board held its first special meeting, adopting a regular meeting schedule and appointing a member to the police chief interview panel. No other substantive decisions were made; policies, procedures, and auditor selection were discussed but postponed.

• Approved regular meetings for first and third Wednesdays at 4 p.m. (11-0)
• Appointed Board Member Castanos to police chief interview panel (11-0)

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

The provided agenda text contains no actual agenda items, only interface labels and boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software. There are no decisions, proposals, or discussions to report.

Environmental Sustainability Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission meeting on February 15, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or specific topics are listed.

The Environmental Sustainability Commission approved the FY20/21 Work Plan as amended and voted to recommend that City Council add a non-voting member from San Diego Community Power to the commission. They also approved having Chair Andrea Beth Damsky present the Work Plan to City Council on February 9, 2021. The commission decided to provide individual email comments on the Climate Emergency Declaration Resolution, which staff will summarize for the Council Subcommittee.

• Approved minutes from December 21, 2020 (6-0)
• Approved Work Plan as amended (7-0)
• Approved Chair Damsky to present Work Plan to City Council (7-0)
• Recommended to City Council to add SD Community Power non-voting member (7-0)
• Decided to submit individual email comments on Climate Emergency Declaration Resolution (7-0)

Planning Commission Special Meeting

This agenda contains no substantive items; it is only procedural boilerplate with embedded video and software interface text. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

The La Mesa Planning Commission voted 6-0 (with one absence) to recommend transmitting the Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for preliminary review. The draft includes updates to demographic and housing data, addresses new state laws, and will be revised based on HCD comments before returning to the Commission and then City Council for adoption.

• Recommended transmittal of Draft Housing Element to HCD (6-0, Kelly absent)

Community Services Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Services Commission meeting on February 10, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Community Services Commission received a presentation on the Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement (HOME) program, which has housed 27 individuals and diverted 110 calls from police. The commission also reviewed Community Services Department recommendations for 2022-26 Capital Improvement Projects and discussed updates on Collier Park and MacArthur Park. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only action was approval of the January 13, 2021 minutes with corrections.

• Approved corrected January 13, 2021 minutes (unanimous, Spiller absent)
• Reviewed HOME program results: 27 housed, 110 police calls diverted
• Reviewed 2022-26 CIP recommendations for Community Services
• Discussed Collier Park renovation contract going to City Council Feb 23
• Noted MacArthur Park subcommittee recommended Concept #1 (separate community center and pool)

MacArthur Park Subcommittee

The subcommittee reviewed the MacArthur Park Master Plan update, including survey results showing Concept 1 as preferred, and staff recommended moving forward with a hybrid concept leaning toward Concept 1. No formal decisions were made; the item was an update for discussion.

• Reviewed survey results showing Concept 1 as preferred (no vote)
• Staff recommended hybrid concept leaning to Concept 1 (no action taken)
• Staff recommended budgeting for next studies (no action taken)

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the La Mesa City Council. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The La Mesa City Council held a special meeting on February 9, 2021, conducted via teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The council entered closed session to discuss labor negotiations with three employee organizations, but no reportable actions were announced. The meeting was adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• Held closed session for labor negotiations with police, fire, and city employee associations
• No reportable actions from closed session

City Council

The La Mesa City Council is meeting via teleconference to conduct interviews for two Mobility Commission vacancies and consider several consent calendar items, including contract awards for street resurfacing, storm drain design, and police vehicles. The council will also hold a public hearing on a CDBG amendment for coronavirus funds and discuss expanding public participation.

• Interview applicants for two Mobility Commission vacancies
• Contract change order for street resurfacing with Eagle Paving Company/Toro Engineering
• Task order to Nasland Engineering for Boulevard Drive storm drain design
• Grant application for La Mesa Boulevard Complete Streets Plan Segment 2
• Allocate $368,000 from wastewater reserves for inflow/infiltration mitigation Phase 6

The La Mesa City Council voted 5-0 to delay the purchase of three 2021 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles and directed staff to research the feasibility of electric or hybrid alternatives, returning within 30-60 days. The council also approved consent items including street resurfacing, storm drain design, a grant application, and wastewater fund allocations, and adopted a resolution for CDBG-CV3 funds. No action was taken on board/commission work plans or interviews.

• Delayed purchase of three 2021 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles, directed staff to study electric/hybrid options (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-010 for street resurfacing contract change order with Eagle Paving/Toro Engineering (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-011 awarding task order to Nasland Engineering for storm drain design (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-012 authorizing grant application for La Mesa Boulevard Complete Streets Plan Segment 2 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2021-013 and 2021-014 allocating $368,000 for wastewater capital project and task order to NV5 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-015 approving CDBG-CV3 funds amendment and authorizing agreements with PATH and Home Start (5-0)
• Approved $500 co-sponsorship for San Diego Architectural Foundation's Open House – La Mesa (5-0)
• Directed staff to implement remote live audio public comment and established ad hoc subcommittee for broader policy (5-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission meeting on February 8, 2021, contains no substantive items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE agenda system, with no listed agenda items, discussions, or decisions.

Mobility Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Mobility Commission meeting on February 3, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings.

The La Mesa Mobility Commission approved its 2021 Work Plan, which adds a Climate Action Plan component alongside the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program and Vision Zero initiatives. The plan will go before City Council for approval on February 23, 2021. The commission also approved the December 2, 2020 meeting minutes with one revision.

• Approved 2021 Mobility Commission Work Plan (5-0)
• Approved December 2, 2020 meeting minutes with one revision (5-0)

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission meeting on 2021-01-27 contains no substantive items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no listed decisions, discussions, or action items.

The La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission approved its 2021 Work Plan and elected new officers: Doug Kappel as Chair, Dennis Sharp as Vice Chair, and Rich Gann as Secretary. The commission also scheduled its next Community Conversation for February 24, 2021, and discussed updates on police chief recruitment and a civil unrest after-action report.

• Approved November 18, 2020 special meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted 2021 Work Plan (all in favor)
• Elected Doug Kappel as Chair, Dennis Sharp as Vice Chair, Rich Gann as Secretary (all in favor)
• Scheduled next Community Conversation for February 24, 2021

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special meeting agenda for the La Mesa City Council. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The La Mesa City Council met in special session and adjourned to closed session to discuss amending the ground lease for 8184 Commercial Street with EDCO. After reconvening, the City Attorney reported no reportable actions, and the meeting adjourned. No substantive decisions were made.

• Held closed session on ground lease amendment for 8184 Commercial Street with EDCO
• Reported no reportable actions from closed session

City Council

The La Mesa City Council meets via teleconference on Jan. 26, 2021. It will consider directing staff to prepare an urgency ordinance capping commission rates for food delivery services during the declared state of emergency. The council will also review a proposed 2021-2023 Community Engagement Plan, consider appointments to the Planning Commission and Community Police Oversight Board, and discuss programming CDBG coronavirus funds. Several items are routine consent-calendar approvals.

• Resolution appointing a member to the Planning Commission
• Resolution appointing members to the Community Police Oversight Board
• Resolution to apply for Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program
• Resolution allocating liability risk fund reserves for COVID-19, civil unrest, and police disciplinary expenses
• Consideration of 2021-2023 Community Engagement Plan

The La Mesa City Council unanimously appointed 11 members to the new Community Police Oversight Board and one member to the Planning Commission. The Council also approved a resolution to apply for a state grant to address cannabis impacts, adopted a 2021-2023 Community Engagement Plan, and directed the City Manager to issue an executive order capping food delivery commission rates during the COVID-19 emergency.

• Appointed Lauren Cooper to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Appointed 11 members to Community Police Oversight Board (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-008 allocating liability risk fund reserves for COVID-19, civil unrest, and police discipline costs (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-009 to apply for Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant (5-0)
• Adopted 2021-2023 Community Engagement Plan and authorized developing a full-time communications position (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft CDBG amendment allocating funds to homeless housing solutions and housing stability program (5-0)
• Directed City Manager to issue executive order capping food delivery commission rates during state of emergency (5-0)

Design Review Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Design Review Board meeting on January 25, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items. The document includes placeholders for video, details, and history but no actual decisions or discussions are listed.

• No specific agenda items listed
• No rezonings, contracts, or ordinances mentioned
• Meeting appears to be procedural only

Environmental Sustainability Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission meeting on January 25, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Environmental Sustainability Commission voted 6-0 to cancel the January 18, 2021 regular meeting due to the MLK holiday and schedule a special meeting for January 25, 2021. The commission also approved amended minutes from the November 16, 2020 meeting, with corrections to a name and attendance record. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved amended November 16, 2020 minutes (6-0)
• Cancelled January 18, 2021 meeting and scheduled special meeting for January 25, 2021 (6-0)

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission unanimously adopted its 2021 Work Plan, which will be presented to the City Council in February. The commission also approved the October 21, 2020 meeting minutes with one abstention. A proposed City Council Climate Emergency Resolution was reviewed, with commissioners asked to submit comments by February 3rd.

• Adopted 2021 Planning Commission Work Plan (unanimous)
• Approved October 21, 2020 minutes (5-1, Kelly abstained)
• Waived reading of procedural rules (unanimous)

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

The La Mesa Community Parking Commission is holding a meeting on January 19, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. No specific actions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

Community Services Commission

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for the Community Services Commission to decide or discuss. The document is essentially empty of actionable content.

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will hold a regular meeting and a special meeting of the Public Financing Authority, conducted via teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The council will interview applicants for a Planning Commission vacancy and for the Community Police Oversight Board, and will consider appointments to outside boards and committees. Consent items include a contract award for engineering design services for the Grossmont Center Drive Bridge Rehabilitation and Widening Project, an audit services extension, and acceptance of financial statements. Councilmember Shu will present a proposed Climate Emergency Resolution for discussion and possible referral to staff and the Environmental Sustainability Commission.

• Interview of applicant for unscheduled Planning Commission vacancy
• Interview of applicants for Community Police Oversight Board
• Resolution awarding contract to NV5 for Grossmont Center Drive Bridge Rehabilitation and Widening Project
• Resolution to waive competitive bidding and approve agreement for wellness and fitness exams with San Diego Sports Medicine
• Presentation of proposed Climate Emergency Resolution by Councilmember Jack Shu

Design Review Board

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no actual business is described in the provided text.

Youth Advisory Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission meeting on January 11, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items listed.

Mobility Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Mobility Commission meeting on 2021-01-06 is only procedural boilerplate. It contains no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics, only embedded video and software interface text.

Historic Preservation Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission meeting on January 5, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.