La Mesa public meetings in 2022
17 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Community Police Oversight Board
The Community Police Oversight Board approved the Independent Police Auditor's quarterly report for July through September 2022. The Board also approved moving the draft 2023 Work Plan forward for City Council review. No action was taken on police department updates or historical case reviews.
- Approved minutes from November 16, 2022 meeting (7-0)
- Approved Independent Police Auditor Quarterly Report (July 1, 2022 – Sept 30, 2022) (8-0)
- Approved moving Draft 2023 Community Police Oversight Board Workplan to City Council (8-0)
Planning Commission
The Commission requested staff to revise proposed zoning ordinance amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units to specify height limits for new construction within setbacks. The body also approved the 2023 Work Plan and appointed a Vice Chair.
- Approved minutes from November 2, 2022 meeting (3-0)
- Appointed Commissioner Jones as Vice Chair (3-0)
- Approved request for staff to revise Zoning Ordinance regarding ADU height limits in setbacks (3-0)
- Approved 2023 Planning Commission Work Plan (3-0)
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Commission approved the 2023 Work Plan for submission to the City Council and approved the minutes from the November 9, 2022 meeting. Staff provided updates on the Recreation and Park Master Plan and upcoming park improvements.
- Approved minutes from November 9, 2022 Regular Meeting with spelling correction
- Approved 2023 Work Plan to forward to City Council
City Council
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-138 to declare the results of the November 8, 2022, general municipal election and administered oaths of office to the Mayor, City Treasurer, and Councilmembers. The Council also approved several infrastructure contracts and administrative resolutions via the consent calendar.
- Approved certification of November 8, 2022 election results (5-0)
- Installed Mayor Mark Arapostathis, City Treasurer Matthew Strabone, and Councilmembers Patricia N. Dillard and Laura Lothian
- Approved continued use of virtual/hybrid meetings through January 31, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved professional services agreement with I Love a Clean San Diego for citywide litter cleanup (5-0)
- Awarded construction contract to Select Electric, Inc. for El Cajon Boulevard and Jessie Avenue traffic safety improvements (5-0)
- Approved grant applications for the School and Park Mobility Access Improvements Project (5-0)
- Approved administrative budget and payment schedule for Successor Agency fiscal year 2023-2024 (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-2902 to adjust the number of commissioners on the Community Relations and Veterans Commission (5-0)
Youth Advisory Commission
The Commission elected Zaida Connelly as Chairperson and Samantha Luevano as Vice-chair. The body also approved dates for a Power Hour event and the opening of the 2020 Vision Time Capsule.
- Approved minutes from November 14, 2022 meeting
- Elected Zaida Connelly as Chairperson
- Elected Samantha Luevano as Vice-chair
- Approved Power Hour for February 27, 2023, 4:30pm at Rolando Elementary
- Approved opening of 2020 Vision Time Capsule for January 23, 2023, 4:30pm
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission approved exterior alterations for a commercial storefront and a detached accessory dwelling unit. The commission also adopted the 2023 Work Plan with one modification to Goal #1.
- Approved minutes from November 1, 2022 (4-0)
- Approved Certification of Action for exterior alterations at 8321 La Mesa Boulevard (6-0)
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for detached accessory dwelling unit at 8242 Vista Drive (6-0)
- Approved 2023 Work Plan with Goal #1 status changed to pending City Council direction (6-0)
Design Review Board
The Board approved a proposed addition to the wholesale warehouse facility at 8125 Fletcher Parkway. The approval is subject to specific conditions regarding the mechanical equipment enclosure and tree installation sizes.
- Approved Project 2021-24 (Costco) addition at 8125 Fletcher Parkway (4-0)
- Selected Board member Taylor as Chair (4-0)
- Approved June 13, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0)
- Approved September 12, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
City Council
The City Council approved the 2022 editions of the California Building Standards Code and the California Fire Code. The Council also authorized a $7 million loan application for sewer mitigation and approved several historic landmark designations.
- Adopted 2022 California Building Standards Code (5-0)
- Adopted 2022 California Fire Code (5-0)
- Approved $7M State Revolving Fund loan application for sewer inflow and infiltration mitigation (5-0)
- Designated 4517 Date Avenue as a historic landmark and established preservation agreement (5-0)
- Approved preservation agreement for Roach-Porter House at 4990 Porter Hill Road (5-0)
- Authorized $279,000 Operation Stonegarden grant agreement with SD County Sheriff (5-0)
- Approved emergency purchase of a replacement Pierce triple combination pumper for Fire Department (5-0)
- Directed staff to seek funding for Spring Street and trolley line grade separation feasibility study (5-0)
Arts and Culture Commission
The Commission approved the minutes from the October 19, 2022 meeting. Members discussed the 2023 work plan and the current status of the public arts survey. A new sub-committee was established to focus on Commission branding.
- Approved minutes from October 19, 2022 meeting
- Created new sub-committee for Commission branding (Commissioners Weiss Walter and Reaves)
- Updated Creating Awareness sub-committee (Commissioner Mounarath replaced Commissioner Weiss Walter)
Community Police Oversight Board
The Community Police Oversight Board approved the Independent Police Auditor's report on five historical case audits. The board included a recommendation for the Police Chief to review additional officer training for child development. The board also approved minutes from three previous meetings.
- Approved minutes for July 20, 2022 meeting (9-0)
- Approved minutes for August 17 and September 21, 2022 meetings (9-0)
- Ratified IPA report on five Historical Case Audits and recommendation for Police Chief to review additional child development training (9-1)
Youth Advisory Commission
The commission approved the minutes from May 9, 2022, and the 2023 Work Plan. Members discussed potential topics for a Spring Teen Talk workshop and a time capsule opening date, but deferred votes to the December meeting.
- Approved May 9, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved 2023 Work Plan
- Decided not to host Holiday Cheer fundraising event
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Commission approved the minutes from the October 12, 2022 meeting. Commissioners reviewed progress on the 2022 work plan and collaborated on a draft for the 2023 work plan.
- Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council appointed a new member to the Historic Preservation Commission and approved the first reading of an ordinance to adopt the 2022 California Fire Code. The council also approved meeting minutes from October and recognized outgoing City Treasurer Eldon "Bud" Vogt.
- Appointed Lori Wilcox to the Historic Preservation Commission (5-0)
- Approved first reading of ordinance to adopt 2022 California Fire Code (5-0)
- Approved minutes for October 11 and October 25, 2022 meetings (5-0)
- Approved motion to waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions (5-0)
Mobility Commission
The Commission approved the 2022 Ranked List of Streets Requesting Traffic Calming and the 2022-2023 work plan. The plan includes construction and design phases for traffic calming on Olive Avenue, Highwood Avenue, El Paso Street, Garfield Drive, Henderson Drive, and Lemon Avenue.
- Approved 2022 Ranked List of Streets Requesting Traffic Calming, removing Quadrant 4 items older than 10 years (7-0)
- Approved Neighborhood Traffic Management Program annual report and 2022-2023 work plan (7-0)
- Approved Phase 3 construction on Olive Avenue between Normal Avenue and Muriel Place (7-0)
- Approved Phase 2 design on Highwood Avenue between Eastridge Drive and Cinthia Street (7-0)
- Approved Phase 2 design on El Paso Street between Lake Murray Blvd and Amarillo Avenue (7-0)
- Approved Phase 1 traffic calming for Garfield Drive, Henderson Drive, and Lemon Avenue between Garfield and Wood (7-0)
- Approved minutes for December 1, 2021, meeting with specific comments struck from record
- Approved minutes for January 5, 2022, and September 7, 2022, meetings
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved a determination allowing banking services in the RB (Residential Business) Zone provided they meet specific operational parameters. The commission also directed staff to update the zoning regulation in the next general update.
- Approved minutes from September 21, 2022 meeting (5-0)
- Approved bank use in RB Zone if meeting staff report operational parameters (5-0)
Historic Preservation Commission
The Commission recommended City Council approval to designate 4517 Date Avenue as a historic landmark and establish a Mills Act agreement for the site. It also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a detached accessory dwelling unit at 4580 Palm Avenue.
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for detached accessory dwelling unit at 4580 Palm Avenue (5-0)
- Recommended City Council approval to landmark the Ovid and Helen Thompson House at 4517 Date Avenue (5-0)
- Approved establishment of a Mills Act Agreement for 4517 Date Avenue (5-0)
- Approved keeping appointment status quo for Chair and Vice Chair (5-0)
- Approved October 4, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
City Council
The City Council approved the installation of an all-way stop control at the western intersection of Allison Avenue and Palm Avenue. Other approved actions included purchasing public works software and a vehicle for building inspection.
- Approved all-way stop control at Allison Avenue and Palm Avenue (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-120 to continue virtual/hybrid meetings through November 30, 2022 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-121 for public works software purchase agreement with Cartegraph Systems, LLC (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-122 to purchase one Chevrolet Bolt EUV from Bob Stall Chevrolet (5-0)