La Mesa public meetings in 2024

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific discussion items, decisions, or proposals are listed.

City Council

The agenda contains no listed items. The meeting appears to be procedural with no decisions recorded.

Design Review Board

The La Mesa Design Review Board meeting on Dec 23, 2024 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural session with no decisions or discussions recorded. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are noted.

Community Police Oversight Board

The agenda for the La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board meeting on 2024-12-18 contains no listed items. It only shows generic placeholders for titles, descriptions, categories, and other fields. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the document.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a site development plan and zoning changes for a Meritage Homes project. The body will also review a permit extension for a cannabis retail business and appoint its leadership for the term ending June 2025.

• Site development plan, zone change, and general plan amendment for 9407 Jericho Road (Meritage Homes)
• Five-year extension of Conditional Use Permit for cannabis retail use at 7729 University Avenue
• Appointment of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson through June 2025
• Approval of December 4, 2024 meeting minutes

The La Mesa Planning Commission approved a five-year extension of a Conditional Use Permit for cannabis retail use at 7729 University Avenue, with Chair Jones abstaining due to a conflict. The Commission also voted 3-1 to recommend City Council approval of a site development plan, special permits, tentative tract map, zone change, and General Plan amendment for a residential project at 9407 Jericho Road. Both actions were approved as moved.

• Approved meeting minutes for December 4, 2024 (4-0)
• Reappointed Chair Jones and Vice Chair Frankel to terms through June 2025
• Approved 5-year CUP extension for cannabis retail at 7729 University Avenue (3-0, Jones abstained)
• Recommended City Council approval of Meritage Homes project at 9407 Jericho Road (3-1)

Arts and Culture Commission

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission will approve the minutes from its September 4, 2024 special meeting and October 16, 2024 regular meeting. Commissioners will review the 2024 work‑plan status report and recommend approval of the 2025 work plan. The agenda also includes a review of the Arts and Culture Master Plan and an update on the San Diego ART Matters program.

• Approve minutes of the Special Meeting of September 4, 2024
• Approve minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 16, 2024
• Review 2024 work‑plan status and recommend approval of the 2025 work plan
• Review the Arts and Culture Master Plan
• Update on San Diego ART Matters – Local Arts Agency Learning Network Capacity Building Program

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission approved its 2025 work plan and the minutes from its September and October meetings. Staff reported that a consultant will be hired in early 2025 to create the Arts and Culture Master Plan. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of September 4, 2024 special meeting
• Approved minutes of October 16, 2024 regular meeting
• Approved 2025 work plan

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

The agenda for the La Mesa Community Parking Commission meeting on December 17, 2024 contains no listed items. It consists only of placeholders and procedural headings without any rezoning, contract, ordinance, fee change, or public hearing details.

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The Environmental Sustainability Commission will hear a presentation on the Spring Street Transit Station Multimodal Access Plan. It will approve the minutes from the November 18, 2024 meeting. The commission will discuss updates to the Climate Action Plan and the expiration of several ad hoc subcommittees, including building energy efficiency, the 2025 work plan, and the creation of new subcommittees.

• Spring Street Transit Station Multimodal Access Plan presentation
• Approval of minutes from the November 18, 2024 regular meeting
• Discussion of the Climate Action Plan update and Equity ad hoc subcommittee (expires December 2024)
• Discussion of the Building Energy Efficiency and Research ad hoc subcommittee (expires December 2024)
• Discussion of the 2025 Work Plan ad hoc subcommittee (expires January 2025) and creation of new ad hoc subcommittees

The Environmental Sustainability Commission heard a presentation on the Spring Street Transit Station Multimodal Access Plan, approved the November 18, 2024 minutes (6-0-1), and discussed updates from several ad hoc subcommittees, including the Climate Action Plan Update and Equity, Building Energy Efficiency and Research, and the 2025 Work Plan. No new ad hoc subcommittees were created. The meeting was largely informational and procedural, with no substantive policy decisions made.

• Approved minutes from November 18, 2024 regular meeting (6-0-1)
• Heard presentation on Spring Street Transit Station Multimodal Access Plan
• Discussed Climate Action Plan Update and Equity ad hoc subcommittee sunset
• Discussed Building Energy Efficiency and Research ad hoc subcommittee sunset
• Reviewed draft 2025 Work Plan, edits to be incorporated
• No new ad hoc subcommittees created

Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee

The agenda for the December 11, 2024 meeting contains no listed items; it appears to be an empty or procedural placeholder.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The La Mesa Community Services Commission will approve the minutes from the October 9, 2024 meeting. It will receive an update from the Court Subcommittee and consider its recommendations. Commissioners will review the 2024 work plan and make recommendations for the 2025 work plan. Staff will present updates on several park projects, including the Recreation and Park Master Plan, MacArthur Park Master Plan, Waite Park design, Spring House re‑use plan, a skate‑park feasibility study, a downtown district sign, and a community power grant for electric carts and solar‑powered light towers.

• Approve minutes from the October 9, 2024 meeting
• Court Subcommittee update and recommendations
• Review 2024 work plan and recommend 2025 work plan
• Master plan updates: Recreation and Park, MacArthur Park, Waite Park, Spring House
• Skate park feasibility study, downtown district sign, SD Community Power Grant for electric carts and solar light towers

The La Mesa Community Services Commission approved the minutes from its October 9, 2024 meeting and the revised 2025 work plan. The Court Subcommittee provided an update and recommendations, which commissioners asked to be revised and returned in January. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of staff announcements.

• Approved minutes from October 9, 2024 meeting
• Approved 2025 work plan
• Requested Court Subcommittee to return with revisions in January

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will adopt a resolution officially declaring the results of the November 5, 2024 general municipal election. The council will also consider a consent calendar that includes waiving ordinance readings, approving minutes, and awarding several contracts and grant funding for services, equipment, and infrastructure projects. Additional items include the successor agency's administrative budget and ROPS approvals. Public comments and ceremonial recognitions are also scheduled.

• Adopt resolution declaring the November 5, 2024 municipal election results
• Award RFP 25-11 to HUB International for employee benefits insurance broker services
• Purchase one Ford F-150 Lightning for the Community Cleanup Coordinator from Sedano Ford
• Approve grant funds for the Public Works solar panel and battery storage project (California Air Resources Board AB102)
• Award professional services agreement to BWE, Inc. for Tower Street Mobility Access Improvements project

The City Council certified the November 5, 2024, general municipal election results, declaring Lauren Cazares and Genevieve Suzuki elected to the City Council. The council also adopted a resolution renewing the city's existing 3/4% sales tax (Measure L) for 20 years, which passed with 23,073 yes votes. All consent calendar items were approved unanimously, including contracts for employee benefits insurance broker services, a Ford F-150 Lightning purchase, solar panel grant applications, and roadway design services. The council appointed Councilmember Cazares as interim representative to the San Diego Community Power Board.

• Certified November 5, 2024 election results (5-0)
• Adopted Measure L, renewing 3/4% sales tax for 20 years (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 10.1-10.7 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 11.1-11.2 (5-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Cazares as interim San Diego Community Power representative (5-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission will approve the minutes from its October 14, 2024 meeting. Commissioners will discuss planning new dates for Teen Night, recap the recent Park Appreciation Day and time capsule burying, and present a youth mental health talk titled “Tell My Story.” The agenda also includes a Teen Talk session and a period for public comments.

• Approval of minutes of the Youth Advisory Commission meeting held on October 14, 2024
• Planning new dates for Teen Night
• Recap of Park Appreciation Day and time capsule burying event
• Teen Talk session
• "Tell My Story" youth mental health presentation

The La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission approved its 2025 work plan and the minutes from the October 14, 2024 meeting. They also tentatively scheduled Teen Night events for February 28 and April 25, 2025, and received a presentation on youth mental health from the nonprofit Tell My Story.

• Approved 2025 Youth Advisory Commission work plan
• Approved minutes of October 14, 2024 regular meeting
• Tentatively added Teen Night dates: February 28, 2025 and April 25, 2025

Design Review Board

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific projects, decisions, or discussion items are listed.

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and consider two major items: a special permit for outdoor dining at 4679 Date Avenue and a comprehensive development plan for a new residential project at 9407 Jericho Road.

• Approval of November 20, 2024 Planning Commission minutes
• Special permit for outdoor dining at 4679 Date Avenue
• Site development plan, zone change, and General Plan amendment at 9407 Jericho Road
• Tentative Tract Map for 9407 Jericho Road
• Affordable Homes Bonus Program Report for 9407 Jericho Road

The La Mesa Planning Commission approved a special permit for outdoor dining at 4679 Date Avenue (3-0) and recommended approval of an environmental review for a housing project at 9407 Jericho Road. However, the commission failed to approve the project's development plan, tentative tract map, zone change, and general plan amendment due to a 2-0 vote with one abstention, which left no quorum. The minutes also include approval of the November 20, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved special permit for outdoor dining at 4679 Date Avenue (3-0)
• Approved resolution recommending City Council adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration for 9407 Jericho Road project (3-0)
• Failed to approve resolution recommending City Council approve site development plan, tract map, zone change, and general plan amendment for 9407 Jericho Road (2-0, 1 abstention, no quorum)
• Approved November 20, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)

Mobility Commission

The Mobility Commission will vote to amend the municipal code to add a disabled‑person parking space at 5455 Kiowa Drive and another at 4635 Normandie Place. It will also approve the cancellation of the January 1, 2025 meeting and adopt the 2025 work plan after reviewing the 2024 final work plan. A presentation on the Spring Street Transit Station Multimodal Access Plan will be given for discussion.

• Approve disabled‑person parking space at 5455 Kiowa Drive (amend Section 12.44.130)
• Approve disabled‑person parking space at 4635 Normandie Place (amend Section 12.44.130)
• Approve cancellation of the Jan 1, 2025 Mobility Commission meeting
• Approve the 2025 work plan (review of 2024 final work plan)
• Presentation of Spring Street Transit Station Multimodal Access Plan

The La Mesa Mobility Commission voted to recommend City Council approval for two new disabled person parking spaces on Kiowa Drive and Normandie Place. The Commission also approved its 2025 Work Plan and voted to cancel its January 1, 2025 meeting due to the holiday. Additionally, staff presented an overview of the Spring Street Transit Station Multimodal Access Plan.

• Recommended City Council approve a disabled persons parking space at 5455 Kiowa Drive (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve a disabled persons parking space at 4635 Normandie Place (5-0)
• Approved the 2025 Work Plan (5-0)
• Approved cancelling the January 1, 2025 regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes from the November 6, 2024 meeting (4-0, 1 abstained)

Historic Preservation Commission

The agenda for the La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission meeting on 2024-12-03 contains no listed items. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are identified in the provided document. Therefore, the commission has no specific decisions or discussions recorded for this meeting.

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific discussion items, decisions, or reports are listed.

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine items including salary adjustments for FY 2024-2025, the purchase of three Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid vehicles, and the approval of a contract for a pavement condition index project. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the designation of the Reuben M. Levy House at 4679 Date Avenue as a historic landmark.

• Approval of salary adjustments for FY 2024-2025
• Purchase of three Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid vehicles
• Contract award for Pavement Condition Index Project
• Designation of Reuben M. Levy House as a historic landmark
• Cancellation of the December 24, 2024 City Council meeting

The City Council approved the Climate Action Plan (CAP) Update and the accompanying CEQA addendum by a 4-1 vote, with Councilmember Lothian dissenting. The approval includes directives to treat GHG reduction goals as minimum targets, provide regular progress reports, and initiate a new plan update within two years. The consent calendar, including salary adjustments, police vehicle purchases, and a historic landmark designation, was approved 5-0.

• Approved CAP Update Resolution No. 2024-152 (4-1)
• Adopted CEQA addendum to 2018 CAP SEIR Resolution No. 2024-151 (4-1)
• Approved consent calendar items 8.1-8.11 (5-0)
• Adopted salary adjustment resolutions for FY 2024-2025 (Resolutions 2024-141, 2024-142)
• Awarded purchase of three Ford Police Interceptor hybrids to Sedano Ford and outfitting to AEP-California (Resolution 2024-143)
• Awarded purchase of one Ford Police Interceptor hybrid to Kearny Mesa Ford using Operation Stonegarden grant funds (Resolution 2024-144)
• Designated Reuben M. Levy House at 4679 Date Avenue as historic landmark and authorized Mills Act agreement (Resolutions 2024-149, 2024-150)
• Awarded pavement condition index contract to Applied Research Associates, Inc. (Resolution 2024-148)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board meeting agenda contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder with no descriptions, categories, or attachments. No decisions or discussions are specified.

Arts and Culture Commission

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission meeting scheduled for November 20, 2024 has an agenda that contains no specific items. The agenda consists only of standard headings and placeholders without any rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, or public‑hearing topics. No decisions or discussions are listed.

Community Police Oversight Board

The Community Police Oversight Board will discuss the Independent Police Auditor's 3rd quarter report and the 2025 work plan. The board will also receive updates on police staffing, recruitment, and events.

• 2024 3rd Quarter Independent Police Auditor report
• 2025 Work Plan
• La Mesa Police Department updates on staffing and recruitment
• Appointments to the CPOB ad-hoc subcommittee
• Discussion on canceling the December 18, 2024 meeting

The board approved the October 16, 2024 minutes (8-0) and voted 6-3 to cancel the December 18, 2024 regular meeting. It directed staff to make extensive revisions to the FY 2025 Work Plan, including removing several items and renumbering others, and appointed two members to ad hoc subcommittees. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October 16, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Cancelled December 18, 2024 regular meeting (6-3)
• Directed staff to revise 2025 Work Plan (removed items, corrected years, renumbered sections)
• Appointed DeMent to Mediation Subcommittee
• Appointed Carlson to Policies, Operations and Trainings Subcommittee

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission will consider a five‑year extension of an existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP 17‑16) to allow cannabis retail at 7729 University Avenue. The agenda also includes routine consent‑calendar approvals, adoption of minutes from the November 6 meeting, and a request for appointments to the Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan Working Group. Public comment time is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP 17‑16) 5‑year extension for cannabis retail at 7729 University Avenue (Project 2024‑1830)
• Request for Planning Commission appointments to the EV Charging Station Master Plan Working Group
• Consent Calendar items (routine approvals)
• Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes from November 6, 2024
• Adoption of procedural rules for conduct of hearings

The La Mesa Planning Commission met on November 20, 2024, and approved the consent calendar, including the minutes from the November 6 meeting. The only substantive item, a request for a five-year extension of a cannabis retail conditional use permit at 7729 University Avenue, was continued to the next regular meeting on December 18, 2024. No other decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of Nov. 6, 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Appointed Vice Chair Frankel to EV Charging Station Master Plan Working Group
• Nominated Commissioner Harris to EV Charging Station Master Plan Working Group, pending response
• Continued cannabis CUP extension (Project 2024-1830) to Dec. 18, 2024

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

The La Mesa Community Parking Commission will approve the minutes from the October 15, 2024 meeting, discuss updates to the Parking Permit Program Guidelines, consider the Coin‑Only Meter Replacement Project, and review the 2025 Community Parking Commission Work Plan. Public comments are also scheduled for up to 15 minutes.

• Approve minutes for the October 15, 2024 meeting
• Parking Permit Program Guidelines discussion
• Coin‑Only Meter Replacement Project discussion
• 2025 Community Parking Commission Work Plan review
• Public comments (total time – 15 minutes)

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission will first approve the minutes from its October 21, 2024 meeting. It will then discuss the Climate Action Plan Update, including a draft addendum to the 2018 Supplemental Environmental Impact Report and a draft of the updated plan itself. Additional agenda items include updates from the 2025 Work Plan, Building Energy Efficiency and Research, and proposals to create new ad‑hoc subcommittees. Public comment time is limited to 15 minutes total.

• Approval of minutes from the October 21, 2024 regular meeting
• Discussion of draft addendum to the 2018 Climate Action Plan Supplemental Environmental Impact Report
• Discussion of the Draft Climate Action Plan Update
• Discussion of the 2025 Work Plan Ad Hoc Subcommittee
• Discussion of the Building Energy Efficiency and Research Ad Hoc Subcommittee

The Environmental Sustainability Commission voted 6-0-1 to recommend that the City Council adopt the draft Climate Action Plan Update and the draft addendum to the 2018 Climate Action Plan Supplemental Environmental Impact Report. In a separate 6-0-1 vote, the commission also recommended that CAP measures be prioritized in all department budgets and that the implementation work plan include schedules for municipal code changes. The commission also approved the October 21, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0-1) and voted to cancel the January 20, 2025 regular meeting in favor of a special meeting on January 27, 2025.

• Approved recommendation to City Council for draft CAP Update and EIR addendum (6-0-1)
• Approved additional recommendation to prioritize CAP measures in budgets and code updates (6-0-1)
• Approved minutes from October 21, 2024 regular meeting (6-0-1)
• Approved canceling January 20, 2025 meeting; special meeting set for January 27, 2025 (6-0-1)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.

Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee

The agenda for the La Mesa Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee meeting on 2024-11-13 contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific proposals, contracts, or hearings.

City Council

The City Council will review a proposal from Councilmember Shu to encourage reduced vehicle travel and improve traffic safety. The body will also consider several contract awards and budget amendments via the consent calendar.

• Resolution to fund a new Community Cleanup Coordinator job classification
• Contract change order for the 2023 Annual Resurfacing Project with Quality Construction, Inc.
• Contract change order for the Boulevard Drive Storm Drain Improvement Project with SC Valley Engineering, Inc.
• Agreement with Southern Counties Oil Co. for fuel delivery services
• Agreement with Elite Show Services, Inc. for special event security services

The La Mesa City Council approved a resolution encouraging the reduction of vehicle travel and promoting traffic safety in concert with regional transportation organizations, with Councilmember Lothian voting against. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included budget amendments, contract change orders, and service agreements. No other substantive decisions were made; presentations and public comments were informational only.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-140 encouraging reduction of vehicle travel and promoting traffic safety (4-1)
• Approved consent calendar items 9.1-9.10 (5-0), including budget amendment for Community Cleanup Coordinator (Resolution 2024-133)
• Approved side letter amending police MOU on reduced work week (Resolution 2024-134)
• Authorized contract change order for 2023 Annual Resurfacing Project (Resolution 2024-135)
• Authorized contract change order for Boulevard Drive Storm Drain Improvement Project (Resolution 2024-136)
• Approved fuel delivery agreement with Southern Counties Oil Co. (Resolution 2024-137)
• Approved fire marshal and fire inspection services agreement with BPR Consulting Group (Resolution 2024-138)
• Awarded special event security services contract to Elite Show Services, Inc. (Resolution 2024-139)

Youth Advisory Commission

The agenda for the La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission meeting on November 11, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda content.

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission meeting on Nov 6, 2024 will consider several routine items on the consent calendar. Commissioners will review a Climate Action Plan update and an EV Charging Station Master Plan working group report. The commission will decide on a special permit for 4775 Normandie Place to exceed paved‑area limits in the R1 zone. The commission will also consider a conditional use permit for HOPE Inc. to operate an adult day center at 7811 La Mesa Boulevard in the RB‑D‑MU zone.

• Special Permit request for 4775 Normandie Place (R1 zone) to exceed paved‑area limitations
• Conditional Use Permit request for HOPE Inc. adult day center at 7811 La Mesa Boulevard (RB‑D‑MU zone)
• Climate Action Plan update presentation
• EV Charging Station Master Plan Working Group report
• Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes from July 17, 2024

The La Mesa Planning Commission approved a special permit for a paved area at 4775 Normandie Lane Place and a conditional use permit for an adult day center at 7811 La Mesa Boulevard, with an amendment allowing the Director of Community Development to modify facility hours. The consent calendar included approval of the July 17, 2024 meeting minutes, while the EV charging station master plan item was moved to a future meeting. All votes were 4-0, with Chair Jones absent.

• Approved special permit for paved area at 4775 Normandie Lane Place (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for adult day center at 7811 La Mesa Boulevard (4-0)
• Approved amendment to allow Director of Community Development to modify facility hours for adult day center (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for July 17, 2024 (4-0)
• Moved EV charging station master plan working group item to future meeting

Mobility Commission

The Mobility Commission will receive presentations regarding the SR 125 / 94 widening project and an update to the Climate Action Plan. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the October 2, 2024 meeting.

• Presentation on SR 125 / 94 Widening Project by Michael Kinnard
• Climate Action Plan Update presentation by Hilary Ego
• Approval of October 2, 2024 meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from its October 2, 2024 meeting (4-0). Members received updates on the SR 94/SR 125 Direct Connector Project Phase 1 and the draft Climate Action Plan, with two residents commenting on the latter. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved October 2, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review a request to designate the Reuben M. Levy House as a historic landmark. The body will also hear a presentation on the Climate Action Plan update and elect officers.

• Hearing for Project 2024-1616: Request to designate 4679 Date Avenue as a historic landmark
• Consideration of a property preservation (Mills Act) agreement for 4679 Date Avenue
• Presentation on Climate Action Plan Update by Hilary Ego and Serena Lee
• Election of officers
• Approval of August 6, 2024 meeting minutes

The La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council designate the property at 4679 Date Avenue, known as the Reuben M. Levy House, as a historic landmark and enter into a Mills Act property preservation agreement with the owner. The commission also elected Don Cary as Chairperson and Lori Wilcox as Vice Chairperson, and approved the minutes from the August 6, 2024 meeting.

• Approved motion to recommend historic landmark designation for 4679 Date Avenue (6-0)
• Approved motion to recommend Mills Act agreement for 4679 Date Avenue (6-0)
• Elected Don Cary as Chairperson
• Elected Lori Wilcox as Vice Chairperson
• Approved minutes from August 6, 2024 meeting

Design Review Board

The agenda for La Mesa's Design Review Board on 2024-10-28 contains no listed items, descriptions, categories, or attachments. It appears to be a placeholder with only video and software branding. No decisions or discussion topics are specified.

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

The La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission meeting on Oct. 23, 2024 will consider approval of the September 25, 2024 meeting minutes. A Climate Action Plan Update will be presented for information only, with no action required. The agenda also includes public comment time, staff and commissioner announcements, and standard procedural items.

• Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of September 25, 2024
• Climate Action Plan Update presentation (informational, no action)
• Public comments (total time 15 minutes)
• Staff and commissioner announcements
• Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will meet in a special closed session to confer with legal counsel. The discussion focuses on existing litigation involving the La Mesa Police Department.

• Closed session regarding Dennis Daneri v. La Mesa Police Department (Case No. 24CL006273C)

The La Mesa City Council met in special session on October 22, 2024, and immediately adjourned to closed session to discuss existing litigation (Dennis Daneri v. La Mesa Police Department). Upon reconvening, the City Attorney reported no reportable actions, and the meeting adjourned. No substantive decisions were made.

• Held closed session on existing litigation (Dennis Daneri v. La Mesa Police Department)
• No reportable actions from closed session

Harry Griffen Regional Park Joint Powers Agreement Governing Board

The Harry Griffen Regional Park Joint Powers Agreement Governing Board will meet on October 22, 2024. The agenda includes approval of the April 2024 meeting minutes, a recommendation to purchase three Flock “Condor (PTZ)” cameras for park security, a request to add a tree‑pruning line item to the FY 2025‑26 budget, and a presentation of the Canine Corners off‑leash dog run construction budget. Public comment time is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of minutes from the April 16, 2024 board meeting
• Recommendation to acquire three Flock “Condor (PTZ)” security cameras for use by La Mesa and El Cajon police
• Proposal to include a tree‑pruning line item for the northerly property line of Harry Griffen Park in the FY 2025‑26 budget
• Presentation of the Canine Corners Off‑Leash Dog Run construction budget
• Allocated 15 minutes for public comments

The board approved creating two budget options for the March 2025 prebudget meeting: one including costs for three Flock 'Condor (PTZ)' security cameras and one without, and similarly for tree trimming along the northerly property line. The minutes from April 16, 2024 were approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from April 16, 2024 (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved creating two budgets for security cameras, with and without Flock 'Condor (PTZ)' costs (4-0)
• Approved creating two budgets for tree trimming, with and without additional trimming costs (4-0)

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will consider adopting a resolution to update the policy for extending sanitary sewer service to residents outside city limits and amending the local conflict of interest code. The council will also vote on adding a new Community Cleanup Coordinator position to the 2024-2025 compensation plan.

• Resolution updating policy for extension of sanitary sewer to residents outside city limits
• Resolution adopting amendments to the City's Local Conflict of Interest Code
• Amendment to Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Compensation Plan to add Community Cleanup Coordinator position
• Waive reading of ordinances and resolutions
• Public comments on consent calendar items

The City Council approved a resolution amending the FY 2024-2025 Compensation Plan to add the Community Cleanup Coordinator job classification. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included adopting amendments to the local conflict of interest code and updating the policy for extending sanitary sewer service outside city limits. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved resolution adding Community Cleanup Coordinator classification (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including conflict of interest code amendments and sewer extension policy update (5-0)

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The Environmental Sustainability Commission will approve the minutes from its September 16, 2024 meeting and receive an update on the Climate Action Plan. It will discuss reports from the Building Energy Efficiency and Education Research and Climate Action Plan Equity subcommittees, as well as the 2025 work plan and the selection of its chair and vice‑chair. Public comments are limited to 15 minutes total.

• Approval of the minutes from the September 16, 2024 regular meeting
• Climate Action Plan update presentation
• Discussion of the Building Energy Efficiency and Education Research Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires Dec 2024)
• Discussion of the 2025 Environmental Sustainability Commission Work Plan
• Discussion of the selection of the chair and vice‑chair of the commission

The Environmental Sustainability Commission received a presentation on the draft 2024 Climate Action Plan Update, which is open for public comment from October 21 to November 11, 2024, and will go to City Council with a recommendation for adoption on November 26, 2024. The Commission approved the September 16, 2024 minutes and created a 2025 Work Plan Ad Hoc Subcommittee. It also selected Ricky Williams as Chair and Amanda-Dawn Natalia as Vice-Chair for the coming term.

• Approved minutes from the September 16, 2024 regular meeting (6-0-1, Nooristani absent)
• Approved creation of 2025 Work Plan Ad Hoc Subcommittee with Bourton, Natalia, and Williams for 3 months (6-0-1, Nooristani absent)
• Selected Ricky Williams as Chair (6-0-1, Nooristani absent)
• Selected Amanda-Dawn Natalia as Vice-Chair (6-0-1, Nooristani absent)

Community Police Oversight Board

The Community Police Oversight Board will meet to receive updates from the La Mesa Police Department and the Independent Police Auditor. The board will also discuss its 2024 annual report and appoint subcommittee members.

• Approval of September 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Introduction of new board member Brianna Coston
• La Mesa Police Department updates on staffing, recruitment, and events
• Presentation on the Climate Action Plan update by Environmental Sustainability Manager Hilary Ego
• Discussion of the 2024 CPOB Annual Report

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board approved several subcommittee appointments and voted to integrate two ad hoc subcommittees. The board also approved the minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; other agenda items were informational only.

• Approved minutes of September 18, 2024 meeting (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved integrating Community Policing, Outreach, and Engagement with Community Engagement Ad Hoc Subcommittee (7-0)
• Appointed McIllwain and Coston to Policies, Operations, and Trainings Ad Hoc Subcommittee (7-0)
• Appointed Landau to Mediation Ad Hoc Subcommittee (7-0)
• Appointed Landau to RIPA Ad Hoc Subcommittee (7-0)

Planning Commission

The agenda for the La Mesa Planning Commission meeting on 2024-10-16 contains no listed items. It only shows generic placeholders and no specific proposals, contracts, or decisions. Therefore, no concrete actions or discussions are documented for this meeting.

Arts and Culture Commission

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission will review and approve the minutes from its August 21, 2024 meeting. It will receive an update on the Climate Action Plan. The commission will also designate a participant for the San Diego ART Matters Local Arts Agency Learning Network Capacity Building Program. Additional agenda items include public comments and routine announcements.

• Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of August 21, 2024
• Climate Action Plan update presentation
• Designation of a program participant for the San Diego ART Matters Learning Network Capacity Building Program
• Additions and/or deletions to the agenda
• Public comments (total time 15 minutes)

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission approved the minutes from its August 21, 2024 regular meeting. It also designated Vice Chair Mickey Mounarath as the commission's participant in the San Diego ART Matters Local Arts Agency Learning Network Capacity Building Program, replacing Chair Karen Childress-Evans. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a presentation on the Climate Action Plan and announcements about upcoming events.

• Approved minutes of August 21, 2024 regular meeting
• Designated Vice Chair Mounarath for San Diego ART Matters program

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

The La Mesa Community Parking Commission will approve the September 17 meeting minutes and hear a presentation on the Climate Action Plan update. The main agenda item is a discussion of Fund 206 (Parking Fund) expenses and revenues, with staff providing analysis to support a possible recommendation to the City Council to change parking meter and permit rates. The meeting also includes standard public comment, conflict disclosures, and announcements.

• Approval of minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting
• Parking Fund analysis and discussion of possible rate adjustments
• Climate Action Plan update presentation by the Environmental Sustainability Manager
• Public comments (total time 15 minutes)
• Conflict disclosures

The commission approved the September 17, 2024 meeting minutes by a 3-0-1 vote. Staff presented a parking fund analysis with revenue projections for hypothetical meter rate increases, but no rate adjustments were decided or recommended. No public comments or conflict disclosures were made.

• Approved September 17, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Heard parking fund analysis presentation; no action taken

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will consider a design review for a 73-unit townhome development by Meritage Homes. The board will also receive a presentation regarding a Climate Action Plan update.

• Design review for 73-unit townhome development at 9407 Jericho Road
• Climate Action Plan Update presentation
• Approval of September 9, 2024 meeting minutes

The Design Review Board approved the design review for a 73-unit townhome development at 9407 Jericho Road, subject to City Council ratification. The motion passed 3-0 with one member absent. The board also approved the minutes from the September 9, 2024 meeting. No public comments or conflict disclosures were made.

• Approved design review for 73-unit townhome development at 9407 Jericho Road (3-0)
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2024 regular meeting (3-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The Youth Advisory Commission will elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The body will also receive a presentation on the Climate Action Plan and discuss upcoming youth events.

• Climate Action Plan presentation
• Elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Approval of April 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Planning for Teen Night
• Discussion of 2050 Youth Advisory Commission time capsule

Parks and Recreation Commission

The La Mesa Community Services Commission will approve the minutes from its August 14, 2024 meeting. Commissioners will receive updates on the city’s contract with the San Diego Humane Society, the La Mesa Athletic Council’s field allocation process, and the city’s Climate Action Plan. No other actions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the August 14, 2024 meeting
• Update on contract with the San Diego Humane Society
• Presentation on La Mesa Athletic Council field allocation process
• Climate Action Plan update

The La Mesa Community Services Commission approved the corrected minutes from the September 11, 2024 meeting and received informational updates from the San Diego Humane Society, the Athletic Council field allocation process, and the draft Climate Action Plan. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Approved corrected agenda to reflect September 11, 2024 minutes (moved by Moana Alo, seconded by Coston)
• Approved minutes from September 11, 2024 regular meeting (moved by Moana Alo, seconded by Coston)

Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to transfer enforcement authority of the Mobilehome Parks Act and Special Occupancy Parks Act to the state. The body is also deciding on several commission appointments and infrastructure contracts.

• Second reading of ordinance to relinquish mobilehome park enforcement authority to the California Department of Housing and Community Development
• Contract with Smart Cover Systems for depth sensor installation in the Alvarado Sewer Basin
• Acceptance of $62,763 Central Zone Radio Grant with a city cost share of $6,276
• Appointments to the Youth Advisory Commission
• Appointment of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District representative to the Community Police Oversight Board

The La Mesa City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2024-2914 on second reading, relinquishing the City's enforcement authority under the Mobilehome Parks Act and Special Occupancy Parks Act to the California Department of Housing and Community Development. The Council also appointed eight new members and reappointed one to the Youth Advisory Commission, and approved all six consent calendar items, including a $62,763 fire radio grant and a waiver of competitive bidding for depth sensor installation in the Alvarado Sewer Basin. All votes were 5 to 0. The meeting included a Fire Prevention Week proclamation and public comments but no other substantive decisions.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-2914 relinquishing mobilehome parks enforcement authority to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-126 appointing eight members and reappointing Lauren Farace to the Youth Advisory Commission (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 11.1 through 11.6 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-127 appointing the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District representative to the Community Police Oversight Board (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-128 waiving competitive bidding and authorizing funds to Smart Cover Systems for depth sensor installation in the Alvarado Sewer Basin (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-129 accepting a $62,763 Central Zone Radio Grant from the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation and approving La Mesa's $6,276 cost share payable to Alpine as lead agency (5-0)
• Received and filed the Permit and Development Activity Quarterly Update for April 2024 through June 2024 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The posted agenda for the La Mesa Planning Commission meeting on 2024-10-02 contains no listed items. It appears to consist only of placeholders and procedural headings without any specific rezoning, contract, ordinance, fee change, or public hearing details. No decisions or discussions can be identified from the provided document.

Mobility Commission

The La Mesa Mobility Commission will approve the minutes from its August 7 meeting and will review its suggested revisions to the Highwood Avenue traffic‑calming concept. The commission will recommend the revised concept, with minor modifications, to the City Council. Public comment time is limited to 15 minutes total.

• Approve minutes for the August 7, 2024 Mobility Commission meeting
• Review and recommend revisions to the Highwood Avenue traffic‑calming concept
• Public comments (total 15 minutes) – no new items will be acted on
• Conflict disclosures
• Staff and commissioner announcements

The Mobility Commission approved moving forward with a permanent speed table and temporary chicanes on Highwood Avenue, with a review in 12-24 months. The commission also approved the August 7, 2024 meeting minutes with an addition. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Highwood Ave traffic calming: permanent speed table and temporary chicanes, with review in 12-24 months (5-0)
• Approved August 7, 2024 meeting minutes with addition of Vice Chair Krulikowski's comments (4-0, 1 abstention)

Historic Preservation Commission

The La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission meeting on 2024-10-01 has no listed agenda items. The agenda contains only the meeting framework without any specific proposals, decisions, or discussions.

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

The La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission will consider nominating a commissioner to the EV Charging Station Master Plan Working Group. It will also approve the minutes from the June 26, 2024 meeting and decide whether to cancel the November and December meetings, proposing a special meeting on November 13. The meeting will conclude with a community conversation on scams and fraud hosted by the La Mesa Police Department.

• Nominate a commissioner to serve on the EV Charging Station Master Plan Working Group
• Approve minutes of the June 26, 2024 regular meeting
• Cancel November and December meetings and schedule a special meeting on November 13
• Adjournment leading to a community conversation on scams and fraud with the La Mesa Police Department

City Council

The La Mesa City Council meeting will consider several Consent Calendar items, including a $75,200 waiver of competitive bidding for a storm drain replacement on Lake Helix Drive. Other items include the purchase of four Ford vehicles for fire, police and public works, a traffic safety grant from the California Highway Patrol, and the first reading of an ordinance to relinquish enforcement authority over mobilehome parks. The council will also interview applicants for the Youth Advisory Commission and discuss a grant application for La Mesita Park improvements.

• Resolution waiving competitive bidding and authorizing $75,200 to Macintosh & Co. for Lake Helix Drive storm drain replacement (Item 9.7).
• Resolution to award purchase of four Ford vehicles to Sedano Ford and Kearny Mesa Ford for fire, police, and public works departments (Item 9.4).
• Resolution authorizing acceptance and appropriation of a California Highway Patrol grant for local traffic safety/DUI enforcement (Item 9.5).
• Resolution to award bid 25-06 for TruNarc Solution Kit narcotics testing devices to Fisher Scientific (Item 9.6).
• First reading of the Mobilehome Parks Act and Special Occupancy Parks Act Ordinance relinquishing enforcement authority (Item 10.1).

The La Mesa City Council approved the consent calendar (items 9.1-9.7) unanimously, including resolutions for a grant application, vehicle purchases, a traffic safety grant, narcotics testing devices, and a storm drain replacement. The council also approved the first reading of an ordinance to relinquish enforcement authority of the Mobilehome Parks Act and Special Occupancy Parks Act to the California Department of Housing and Community Development. No other substantive decisions were made; interviews for Youth Advisory Commission applicants were held but appointments deferred to October 8.

• Approved consent calendar items 9.1-9.7 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-121 for Neighborhood Reinvestment Program grant application for La Mesita Park fitness plaza
• Adopted Resolution 2024-122 awarding purchase of four Ford vehicles to Sedano Ford and Kearny Mesa Ford
• Adopted Resolution 2024-123 accepting CHP grant for DUI enforcement traffic safety program
• Adopted Resolution 2024-124 awarding bid for Trunarc solution kits to Fisher Scientific
• Adopted Resolution 2024-125 waiving competitive bidding and expending $75,200 for Lake Helix Drive storm drain replacement
• Approved first reading of ordinance relinquishing Mobilehome Parks Act enforcement to state (5-0)

Design Review Board

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific projects, decisions, or discussion items listed.

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission agenda for September 18, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda content.

Arts and Culture Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items.

Arts and Culture Commission

The Arts and Culture Commission meeting on 2024-09-18 had no agenda items recorded. No decisions, proposals, or discussions were documented in the agenda. The meeting appears to consist only of procedural placeholders.

Community Police Oversight Board

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board will approve the minutes from the August 21 meeting, hear a presentation by Hilary Ego on the EV Charging Station Master Plan Working Group, receive updates from the Police Department and the Independent Police Auditor, and review the 2024 CPOB Work Plan.

• Approve minutes for the August 21, 2024 meeting
• Presentation by Hilary Ego on the EV Charging Station Master Plan Working Group
• Police Department updates on staffing, events, and de‑escalation video
• Independent Police Auditor updates
• Review of the 2024 CPOB Work Plan

The Community Police Oversight Board approved the minutes from their August 21, 2024, meeting. They also appointed three board members to serve on the EV Charging Station Master Plan Community Working Group. Other agenda items, including police department updates and the 2024 work plan review, involved discussions but resulted in no formal actions.

• Approved August 21, 2024, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Appointed members Fonseca, Landau, and Wayne to EV working group (7-0)

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

The commission will approve the minutes from the August 20, 2024 meeting and hear a presentation on the EV charging station master plan. It will also review the 2024 work plan item for repair and maintenance of parking lots, discuss the Village Enhancement Fund, and consider updates to parking meters. No other actions are listed.

• Approval of minutes for the August 20, 2024 meeting
• Presentation on the EV charging station master plan by Hilary Ego
• 2024 work plan item #4: repair and maintenance of parking lots
• Village Enhancement Fund discussion
• Parking meter update

The La Mesa Community Parking Commission approved the August 20, 2024 minutes and nominated Commissioner McCune to represent the commission on the EV Charging Station Master Plan Working Group, both by 3-0 votes. The commission also directed staff to draft evaluation criteria for parking lot conditions and added the Village Enhancement Fund discussion to the 2025 Work Plan. No public comments or conflict disclosures were made.

• Approved August 20, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Nominated Commissioner McCune to EV Charging Station Master Plan Working Group (3-0)
• Directed staff to draft parking lot evaluation criteria for review
• Added Village Enhancement Fund recommendation to 2025 Work Plan

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The Environmental Sustainability Commission will approve the June 17, 2024 meeting minutes and consider several advisory topics. Commissioners will discuss forming an ad‑hoc subcommittee for the electric‑vehicle charging station master plan, review updates to the Climate Action Plan and its equity subcommittee, and examine a building emissions reduction subcommittee. They will also consider creating additional ad‑hoc subcommittees and plan to appoint a new chair and vice‑chair at the October meeting.

• Approve minutes from the June 17, 2024 meeting
• Discuss forming an ad‑hoc subcommittee for the EV Charging Station Master Plan Working Group
• Review Climate Action Plan update and equity ad‑hoc subcommittee
• Consider building emissions reduction for new construction ad‑hoc subcommittee
• Plan to appoint a new chair and vice‑chair at the October meeting

The Environmental Sustainability Commission approved three new ad hoc subcommittees: one for the EV Charging Station Master Plan Working Group, one for the Climate Action Plan (CAP) Update and Climate Equity, and one for Building Energy Efficiency and Education Research. Each was approved by a 6-1 vote. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 17, 2024 meeting by a 6-1 vote.

• Approved minutes from June 17, 2024 regular meeting (6-1)
• Created EVCS Master Plan Working Group ad hoc subcommittee (Williams, Nooristani, Bourton) until April 2025 (6-1)
• Sunset existing CAP ad hoc subcommittee and created new CAP Update and Climate Equity subcommittee (Natalia, Nooristani, Shustek) until December 2024 (6-1)
• Created Building Energy Efficiency and Education Research ad hoc subcommittee (Bourton, Sellinger, Shustek) until December 2023 (6-1)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The La Mesa Community Services Commission will approve the minutes from the August 14, 2024 meeting and conduct its annual election of officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary). It will also discuss rotating park inspection assignments and receive an update from the Court Subcommittee. The Director will present updates on the Recreation and Park Master Plan, art projects, joint‑use sites, and upcoming programs.

• Approve minutes of the August 14, 2024 regular meeting
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Rotation of parks for inspections
• Court Subcommittee update and recommendations
• Director's report on master plan updates, art projects, joint‑use sites, and programs

The La Mesa Community Services Commission approved the minutes from its August 14, 2024 meeting and held annual elections for officers. Commissioners also discussed park inspection assignments and heard updates from staff regarding master plans, art projects, and community programs.

• Approved minutes of August 14, 2024 regular meeting
• Approved nominated positions for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Assigned commissioners to specific parks for inspections

Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee

The La Mesa Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee will meet on September 11, 2024. The agenda is primarily procedural, covering approval of the September 13, 2023 meeting minutes and review of two code cases. No substantive policy changes or contracts are listed. Public comments and conflict disclosures are also scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting on September 13, 2023
• Code case #2024-108 for 8865 Fabienne Way (Drew Gregor)
• Review of 8806 Campo Road, APN 499-263-0800 (Alice Wang)
• Public comments (total time 15 minutes)
• Conflict disclosures

City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation on the Fire Department's Community Risk Assessment and Standards of Cover Report. The body is also considering several infrastructure contracts, a historic landmark designation, and a mobility commission appointment.

• Historic landmark designation and Mills Act agreement for 9353 Lemon Ave
• Construction contract for 2024 Pipe Rehabilitation Project awarded to Insituform Tech, Inc.
• Purchase agreement with Beam Global for solar powered electric vehicle charging stations
• Reappointment of Alex Mueller to the Mobility Commission
• Resolution to re-adopt the 2013 City of La Mesa Tree Policy Manual

The La Mesa City Council approved the consent calendar (items 10.1-10.12) and a resolution allocating $76,180 from the Downtown Parking Fund to the 2024-2025 Downtown Village Enhancement Fund budget, funding three special events. The council also reappointed Alex Mueller to the Mobility Commission. All votes were 4-0, with Councilmember Lothian absent.

• Approved consent calendar items 10.1-10.12 (4-0)
• Reappointed Alex Mueller to the Mobility Commission (4-0)
• Approved $76,180 allocation for Village Enhancement Fund: $17,920 for Holiday in the Village, $23,260 for Taste of the Village, $35,000 for San Diego Made Spring Market (4-0)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to discuss an EV charging station master plan and a proposed apartment development. Staff recommends approval of the residential project subject to City Council ratification.

• Design review for an 18-unit apartment development at 7285 University Avenue
• EV Charging Station Master Plan
• Approval of June 10, 2024 meeting minutes

The Design Review Board approved the design review for an 18-unit apartment development at 7285 University Avenue, with conditions and subject to City Council ratification. The board also approved the June 10, 2024 meeting minutes with added recommendations. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved design review for 18-unit apartment development at 7285 University Avenue (4-0), subject to City Council ratification
• Approved June 10, 2024 meeting minutes with added recommendations (4-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission is scheduled to meet on September 9, 2024. The agenda provided contains no listed items, decisions, or discussion topics. No concrete actions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

Arts and Culture Commission Special Meeting

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission will meet on September 4, 2024 at the La Mesa Community Center. After standard agenda items, the commission will review Nolan Lee’s revised design for the Walkway of the Stars mural project and consider recommending it to the City Council. No other substantive actions are listed on the agenda.

• Walkway of the Stars Design Review – review revised design and consider recommendation to City Council

The Arts and Culture Commission reviewed the revised design for the Walkway of the Stars mural project. Commissioners voted to recommend the design to the City Council for final approval.

• Recommended Walkway of the Stars mural design to City Council (Approved)

Mobility Commission

The La Mesa Mobility Commission meeting scheduled for September 4, 2024 contains only procedural placeholders and does not list any specific agenda items.

Planning Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific projects, decisions, or discussion items listed.

Historic Preservation Commission

The agenda for the La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission meeting on 2024-09-03 contains no listed items, decisions, or discussion topics.

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific discussion items, decisions, or reports listed for this meeting.

Design Review Board

The posted agenda for the La Mesa Design Review Board meeting on 2024-08-26 contains no listed items. It appears to be a blank template with only headings and no substantive proposals, decisions, or discussions. Consequently, there are no concrete agenda items to report.

Community Police Oversight Board

The board will approve the minutes from the July 17, 2024 meeting and receive updates from the La Mesa Police Department on staffing and recruitment. It will review the first and second quarterly reports from the Independent Police Auditor covering January‑March 2024 and April‑June 2024. The board will also discuss the City Council's decision not to fill a CPOB vacancy for Police Beat 4.

• Approval of minutes for the July 17, 2024 meeting
• La Mesa Police Department updates on staffing and recruitment
• First Quarterly Report from Independent Police Auditor (Jan 1 – Mar 31 2024)
• Second Quarterly Report from Independent Police Auditor (Apr 1 – Jun 30 2024)
• Discussion of City Council decision not to fill CPOB vacancy for Police Beat 4

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board approved the minutes from its July 17, 2024 regular meeting by an 8-0 vote. The board received updates from the police department and the Independent Police Auditor's first and second quarterly reports, but took no action on those items. It also discussed the City Council's decision not to fill a Police Beat 4 vacancy, with no action taken.

• Approved minutes of July 17, 2024 regular meeting (8-0)

Planning Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

Arts and Culture Commission

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission will approve the minutes from its May 15 regular meeting and the August 5 special meeting. Commissioners will receive an update on the Walkway of the Stars mural project and will review artists’ proposed designs, with the goal of recommending the project to City Council. The commission will also discuss the Art and Culture Master Plan. Public comments are scheduled for a total of 15 minutes.

• Approve minutes of the regular meeting held May 15, 2024
• Approve minutes of the special meeting held August 5, 2024
• Review and consider artists’ designs for the Walkway of the Stars mural project
• Discuss the Art and Culture Master Plan
• Allocate 15 minutes for public comments

The commission recommended two artists' designs for the Walkway of the Stars mural project to City Council, with one artist's approval contingent on removing specific text. It also approved minutes from prior meetings, appointed representatives to the EV Charging Station Master Plan Working Group, and selected two commissioners to participate in the Arts and Culture Master Plan. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of May 15, 2024 regular meeting
• Approved minutes of August 5, 2024 special meeting with corrections
• Recommended Shannen Mythen's mural design for City Council approval
• Recommended Channin Fulton's mural design for City Council approval, contingent on removing 'Thanks for your help!'
• Requested revisions to Nolan Lee's mural design before approval
• Appointed Vice Chair Mounarath and Commissioner Elliot to participate in Arts and Culture Master Plan
• Appointed Vice Chair Mounarath and Commissioner Bronton to attend EV Charging Station Master Plan Working Group meetings

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

The La Mesa Community Parking Commission will discuss a staff recommendation of funding amounts for the Village Enhancement Fund program and present the approved mural design for the Lemon Avenue lot trash enclosure. It will also approve the minutes from the May 21, 2024 meeting. Public comment time of up to 15 minutes is scheduled.

• Presentation of approved mural design for the Lemon Avenue lot trash enclosure
• Recommendation of funding amounts to the City Council for the Village Enhancement Fund (VEF) program
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting held May 21, 2024
• Public comments (total time – 15 minutes)
• Call to order and agenda additions/deletions

The La Mesa Community Parking Commission recommended $76,180 in Village Enhancement Fund grants to the City Council, covering three events. The 2025 Classic Car Show, 2204 Oktoberfest, and a proposed dance event were not recommended for funding. The commission also approved the May 21, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Recommended $17,920 for 2024 Holiday in the Village (3-0)
• Recommended $23,260 for 2025 Taste of the Village (3-0)
• Recommended $35,000 for 2025 San Diego Made Spring Market (3-0)
• Did not recommend funding for 2025 Classic Car Show, 2204 Oktoberfest, or 2025 dance event
• Approved May 21, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0-1)

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission agenda for August 19, 2024 contains no listed items. It consists only of placeholders and procedural headings without any specific proposals, decisions, or discussions.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The La Mesa Community Services Commission will meet to appoint representatives for the EV Charging Station Master Plan Working Group. The body will also receive presentations on park inspections and the Fair Play Act.

• Appointment of representatives for the EV Charging Station Master Plan Working Group
• Presentation on AB 2404 and Fair Play for Girls in Sports by Anne Morrison
• Quarterly Park Inspections and Public Works Update
• Court Subcommittee update and recommendations
• Approval of June 12, 2024 meeting minutes

The La Mesa Community Services Commission approved the minutes from the June 12, 2024 meeting with minor corrections. It also appointed Commissioners Brown and Alo to serve on the EV Charging Station Master Plan Working Group. The commission received updates on park repairs and the Fair Play Act but took no other substantive actions.

• Approved minutes of June 12, 2024 with minor corrections
• Appointed Commissioners Brown and Alo to EV Charging Station Master Plan Working Group

Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee

The agenda for the La Mesa Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee meeting on 2024-08-14 contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder with no substantive proposals, contracts, or decisions recorded. No actions or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will vote on appointing new members to the Community Police Oversight Board. The council will also consider several routine items, including ordinance adoptions, tax rate resolutions, and salary adjustments. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the consent calendar items.

• Resolution appointing members to the City’s Community Police Oversight Board (Item 10.1)
• Adoption of an ordinance correcting a scrivener’s error in the Prop L transaction and use tax extension (Item 12.4)
• Resolution establishing the property tax rate for bonded indebtedness for FY 2024‑2025 (Item 12.6)
• Resolution approving salary adjustments for fire management staff and the Professional Standards Unit assistant classification (Item 12.7)
• Resolution authorizing a memorandum of agreement with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department for the Operation Stonegarden grant (Item 12.8)

The City Council adopted an ordinance regulating residential firearm storage (Ordinance No. 2024-2913) by a 3-2 vote, with Mayor Arapostathis and Councilmember Lothian opposed. The council also approved a new staff position for litter collection, directed staff to report back within 60 days, and approved several resolutions including contract amendments for the City Manager and City Attorney. All other agenda items were approved as part of the consent calendar.

• Adopted residential firearm storage ordinance (3-2)
• Approved new litter collection staff position (5-0)
• Approved City Manager contract amendment with 3.5% COLA and 5% market increase (5-0)
• Approved City Attorney contract amendment with 3.5% COLA and 5% market increase (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including zoning amendment for by-right affordable housing (5-0)
• Approved five concept designs for Walkway of the Stars mural project (5-0)
• Appointed Denise Carlson to Community Police Oversight Board (4-1)
• Approved various resolutions for services, contracts, and agreements (5-0)

Design Review Board

The August 12, 2024 La Mesa Design Review Board agenda shows no specific rezoning, contract, ordinance, fee change, or public hearing items. The document consists only of placeholders and procedural headings. No decisions or discussions are detailed for this meeting.

Youth Advisory Commission

The La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for August 12, 2024 has an agenda that does not list any specific items. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are noted. The agenda appears to be procedural only.

Mobility Commission

The La Mesa Mobility Commission will approve the minutes from its June 5, 2024 meeting. It will recommend creating an ad hoc subcommittee to join the La Mesa Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan Working Group. The commission will also recommend that the City Council accept the FY 2024 Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) annual report and the FY 2025 work plan.

• Approve minutes for the Mobility Commission meeting held June 5, 2024
• Recommend forming an ad hoc subcommittee for the La Mesa Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan Working Group
• Recommend City Council accept the FY 2024 NTMP annual report and FY 2025 work plan

The La Mesa Mobility Commission approved the FY 2024 Neighborhood Traffic Management Program annual report and the FY 2025 Work Plan, with specific amendments for El Paso St. and Highwood Ave. The commission also approved the creation of an ad hoc subcommittee for the EV Charging Station Master Plan Working Group, with Commissioner Justice volunteering. Approval of the June 5, 2024 minutes was postponed due to lack of quorum.

• Approved FY 2024 NTMP annual report including ranked list of streets (4-0)
• Approved FY 2025 Work Plan Phase 3 for two segments of El Paso St. (4-0)
• Sent Highwood Ave. Phase 3 back to staff for redesign, removing chicanes and reconsidering speed table location (4-0)
• Approved FY 2025 Work Plan Phases 1 and 2 (4-0)
• Created ad hoc subcommittee for EV Charging Station Master Plan Working Group; Commissioner Justice volunteered
• Postponed approval of June 5, 2024 minutes due to lack of quorum

Planning Commission

The agenda for the La Mesa Planning Commission meeting on 2024-08-07 contains no listed items. It appears to consist only of generic placeholders and no specific proposals, contracts, or decisions. No decisions or discussions can be identified from the provided document.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes from June and consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a roof replacement at the Simard House, a locally designated landmark.

• Approval of June 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Certificate of Appropriateness for Simard House roof replacement
• Election of Commission officers
• Creation of ad hoc subcommittee for EV charging station master plan

The commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a roof replacement at the Simard House, a designated historic landmark. It also formed an ad hoc subcommittee to participate in an EV charging station working group. The election of officers was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for roof replacement at Simard House, 9339 Lemon Ave (5-0)
• Created ad hoc subcommittee for EV Charging Station Master Plan Working Group
• Tabled election of officers to next meeting

Arts and Culture Commission Special Meeting

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission will hold a special meeting on August 5, 2024 to review artist proposals for the Walkway of the Stars mural project and consider recommending the design to the City Council. The agenda also includes standard items such as public comments, conflict disclosures, and announcements. No other substantive actions are scheduled.

• Walkway of the Stars Concept Design Review – review artists’ proposed designs and consider a recommendation to City Council

The Arts and Culture Commission recommended six artists' designs for the Walkway of the Stars mural project to City Council for approval, with conditions for two artists. They also recommended Edmond Piffard's trash enclosure design for the Lemon Avenue parking lot. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Anna Pearson's mural design for City Council approval
• Recommended Marc Hedges' mural design for City Council approval
• Recommended Johnny Alexander's mural design for City Council approval, with a request to make basket items more visible
• Recommended Don Masse's mural design for City Council approval
• Recommended Kolten French/Mindful Murals' mural design for City Council approval
• Recommended Edmond Piffard's trash enclosure design for Lemon Avenue parking lot for City Council approval
• Requested more information and revisions for Shannen Mythen's mural concept

Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting

The La Mesa Community Services Commission is meeting to review artist design proposals for the Walkway of the Stars Mural Project. The commission will make recommendations based on these proposals to the City Council.

• Review of artist design proposals for the Walkway of the Stars Mural Project

Environmental Sustainability Commission Special Meeting

The Environmental Sustainability Commission will discuss the status of two ad hoc subcommittees that expire in July 2024. The body will also consider the creation of new ad hoc subcommittees.

• Discussion of Climate Action Plan Update and Equity Ad Hoc Subcommittee
• Discussion of Building Emissions Reduction for New Construction Ad Hoc Subcommittee
• Discussion of the creation of new ad hoc subcommittees
• Approval of June 17, 2024 meeting minutes

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

The agenda contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are detailed.

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to conduct the required public employee performance evaluations for the City Manager and the City Attorney, as mandated by Government Code Section 54957. No other agenda items are listed.

• Public employee performance evaluation – City Manager (Gov Code §54957)
• Public employee performance evaluation – City Attorney (Gov Code §54957)

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

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will hear a presentation of the 2023 Climate Action Plan Annual Report. The meeting also includes a certificate of recognition for Christ Lutheran School and a series of public comments, several of which address the ongoing moratorium on remote Zoom public comment. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Certificate of recognition presented to Christ Lutheran School
• Presentation of the 2023 Climate Action Plan Annual Report
• Public comments regarding the moratorium on remote Zoom access
• Report from closed session
• City Manager comments

The La Mesa City Council approved the introduction and first reading of an ordinance adding Municipal Code Chapter 10.30 to regulate residential firearm storage, passing 3-2. The council also approved multiple resolutions and appointments, including board and commission reappointments, a $35,000 parking services agreement, and several grant acceptances. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included presentations and public comments.

• Approved first reading of firearm storage ordinance (3-2)
• Approved board and commission appointments (5-0)
• Approved $35,000 parking services agreement (5-0)
• Approved $96,444 homeland security grant (5-0)
• Approved $36,940 terrorism preparedness grant (5-0)
• Rejected sewer project bid (5-0)
• Awarded asphalt concrete bid (5-0)
• Designated Councilmember Dillard as League of Cities voting delegate

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board agenda for July 22, 2024 contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder with no substantive proposals or decisions.

Arts and Culture Commission

The Arts and Culture Commission meeting agenda for July 17, 2024 contains no listed items. The agenda appears to consist only of placeholders and procedural sections without any decisions, proposals, or discussions identified.

Community Police Oversight Board

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board will vote to approve the minutes of its May 15, 2024 regular meeting. The board will hear updates from the La Mesa Police Department and the independent police auditor. An application from Lucas Fonseca for a CPOB student internship will be presented, along with a presentation by Dr. Sahni on the role of psychological evaluations in hiring decisions. Public comments are also scheduled.

• Approval of the minutes for the May 15, 2024 CPOB regular meeting
• La Mesa Police Department updates (staffing, recruitment, events)
• Independent Police Auditor updates
• Application from Lucas Fonseca for CPOB student internship
• Presentation by Dr. Sahni on psychological evaluations in hiring decisions

The Board approved the appointment of Lucas Fonseca to the CPOB Student Internship. The Board also approved the minutes from the May 15, 2024 meeting.

• Approved minutes from May 15, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Appointed Lucas Fonseca for the CPOB Student Internship (8-0)

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission will hold a hearing on Project No. 2022‑0692, a request by Center Street Distribution, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit to operate an adult‑use cannabis distribution facility at 8227‑8229 Commercial Street. The commission will also consider routine consent‑calendar items, including approval of minutes from the July 8 special meeting, and will receive public comments. Additional agenda items include staff reports, procedural rules for hearings, and a public comment period of up to 15 minutes.

• Hearing: Project No. 2022‑0692 – CUP for adult‑use cannabis distribution at 8227‑8229 Commercial Street
• Consent Calendar – routine items such as approval of July 8 Planning Commission minutes
• Staff Reports – items to be presented by staff (details not specified)
• Procedural Rules for Conduct of Hearings – discussion of hearing procedures
• Public Comment – up to 15 minutes for community input

The Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for Center Street Distribution, LLC to operate a cannabis distribution facility. The commission also approved the minutes from the July 8, 2024, special meeting.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for cannabis distribution at 8227-8229 Commercial Street (3-0)
• Approved July 8, 2024, special meeting minutes (3-0)

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

The La Mesa Community Parking Commission is meeting to discuss several work plan items and parking lot updates. The body will review a parking survey and the repair and maintenance of parking lots.

• Work Plan Item #3: Parking Survey
• Work Plan Item #4: Repair and Maintenance of Parking Lots
• Lemon Avenue parking lot update
• Approval of minutes from the May 21, 2024 meeting

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The Environmental Sustainability Commission held a meeting on July 15, 2024, to review and discuss agenda items. The agenda text provided is procedural and does not contain details on specific decisions or topics.

• Meeting held on July 15, 2024
• Agenda text is procedural and lacks details

Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific topics, proposals, or decisions are recorded in this text.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate from the meeting software. No specific projects, contracts, or decisions are documented in this text.

City Council

The City Council will consider placing a measure on the November 5, 2024, ballot to extend the 3/4 cent local sales tax for 20 years. The council will also adopt resolutions for the upcoming general municipal election and ratify design plans for a new building at 8301 Fletcher Parkway.

• Proposal to extend Proposition L sales tax for 20 years
• Resolutions for the November 5, 2024, general municipal election
• Design review ratification for a financial institution at 8301 Fletcher Parkway
• Interviews for city board and Community Police Oversight Board vacancies
• Proclamation of July 2024 as Parks and Recreation Month

The City Council unanimously approved placing a measure on the November 5, 2024, ballot to ask voters to extend the 3/4 cent local sales tax (Proposition L) for 20 years. The Council also adopted resolutions for the general municipal election and ratified a design review for a new financial building.

• Approved placing Proposition L sales tax extension on Nov 5 ballot (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-084 for filing rebuttal arguments for city measures (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-085 for written arguments and impartial analysis of city measure (5-0)
• Approved ordinance to extend transaction and use tax contingent on voter approval (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2024-080, 2024-081, and 2024-082 regarding the Nov 5 general municipal election (5-0)
• Ratified design review for a 7,552 sq ft financial building at 8301 Fletcher Parkway (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 28, June 11, and June 25 meetings (5-0)

Design Review Board

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific projects, decisions, or discussion topics recorded in the text.

Youth Advisory Commission

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are recorded in the text.

Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Commission is considering an ordinance amendment to allow by-right approval for projects with 20% affordable units on designated 'Reuse' sites. This proposal involves updating Municipal Code Section 24.05.020(A)(6). The Commission will consider making a recommendation to the City Council regarding this adoption.

• Ordinance amendment for Municipal Code Section 24.05.020(A)(6) regarding affordable housing
• Approval of June 18, 2024, Planning Commission Special Meeting minutes

The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council amend the Municipal Code to allow by-right approval for projects with 20% affordable units on "Reuse" sites. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 18, 2024, special meeting.

• Recommended City Council adopt Municipal Code Section 24.05.020(A)(6) for by-right affordable housing approval (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the June 18, 2024 Special Meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The provided text contains only software interface labels and procedural boilerplate. No specific discussion topics, projects, or decisions are listed in this document.

Mobility Commission

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific topics, projects, or decisions are listed for this meeting.

Historic Preservation Commission

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific topics, projects, or decisions are listed for discussion by the Historic Preservation Commission.

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

The La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission will meet to approve minutes from the March 27, 2024 meeting. The commission will also discuss a summer schedule change to adjourn July and August meetings before resuming in September.

• Approval of March 27, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding summer meeting adjournment for July and August

City Council

The City Council will review several items on the consent calendar, including a new memorandum of understanding for the Police Officers' Association. The meeting also includes discussions regarding sewer service charges and various infrastructure projects.

• 2024-2027 memorandum of understanding and salary schedules for the La Mesa Police Officers' Association
• Confirmation of sewer service charges for fiscal year 2025
• List of projects for fiscal year 2024-2025 funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act
• Contract for street sweeping services with Sweeping Corporation of America
• Task order for construction documents for the Park at Waite Drive

The La Mesa City Council approved a 2024-2027 Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Officers' Association and adopted an ordinance designating Lemon Avenue as a state safety corridor. The council also passed a consent calendar approving various contracts, including street sweeping services and construction management for sewer projects. Mayor Mark Arapostathis was absent from the meeting.

• Approved 2024-2027 Police Officers' Association MOU and salary schedules (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance designating Lemon Avenue as AB 43 Safety Corridor (4-0)
• Approved street sweeping contract with Sweeping Corporation of America
• Adopted resolution for SB 1 road repair projects for FY 2024-2025
• Confirmed sewer service charges for Fiscal Year 2025
• Awarded task order to Ardurra Group for sewer project management
• Approved contract change order for 2023 Annual Slurry Project
• Extended California Identification System agreement until June 30, 2029

Design Review Board

The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface labels. No specific projects, decisions, or discussion topics are documented in this record.

Arts and Culture Commission

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific topics, decisions, or discussions documented for this meeting.

Community Police Oversight Board

The provided document contains only procedural software metadata and does not list any specific topics, discussions, or decisions for the Community Police Oversight Board meeting.

Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider a site development plan for a new two-story financial institution at 8301 Fletcher Parkway. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2023 Climate Action Plan Annual Report and a proposed amendment to the Grossmont Trolley Center sign program.

• Site development plan for a two-story financial institution at 8301 Fletcher Parkway
• Amendment to the Grossmont Trolley Center Comprehensive Sign Program
• 2023 Climate Action Plan Annual Report presentation

The Planning Commission approved a site development plan for a proposed two-story financial institution building at 8301 Fletcher Parkway, subject to conditions, with a clarification of engineering conditions regarding property frontage along La Mesa Blvd. The Commission also approved an amendment to the Grossmont Trolley Center comprehensive sign program, striking the hard limit of 12 signs in section 1.1 to allow staff to ensure consistency with the adopted sign program. Both items were approved 5-0. The Commission also approved the minutes of the May 1, 2024 regular meeting (4-0, with one abstention).

• Approved site development plan for two-story financial institution at 8301 Fletcher Parkway, subject to conditions (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Grossmont Trolley Center comprehensive sign program, striking hard limit of 12 signs (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 1, 2024 regular meeting (4-0, Commissioner Torpey abstained)

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

The La Mesa Community Parking Commission will discuss the repair and maintenance of parking lots as part of its 2024 work plan. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2023 Climate Action Plan Annual Report.

• Presentation of 2023 Climate Action Plan Annual Report
• Review of parking lot repair and maintenance (Work Plan Item #4)
• Approval of May 21, 2024 meeting minutes

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The Environmental Sustainability Commission will review the 2023 Climate Action Plan Annual Report and a presentation from CivicSpark Fellows. The meeting includes discussions regarding several expiring ad hoc subcommittees and the potential creation of new ones.

• 2023 Climate Action Plan Annual Report Presentation
• 2023-2024 CivicSpark Fellows Presentation
• Building Emissions Reduction for New Construction Ad Hoc Subcommittee discussion
• Landscape Equipment Conversion Ad Hoc Subcommittee discussion
• Creation of new ad hoc subcommittees

The Environmental Sustainability Commission approved the minutes from the May 20, 2024 meeting. Chair Williams proposed and the Commission approved cancelling the regular meetings scheduled for July 15 and August 17, 2024, to ensure quorum during summer schedules, replacing them with a special meeting on July 29, 2024. The Commission also reviewed presentations on CivicSpark Fellows projects and the 2023 Climate Action Plan Annual Report, incorporating Commissioner feedback into the final report for City Council.

• Approved minutes from May 20, 2024 regular meeting
• Cancelled July 15, 2024 regular meeting
• Cancelled August 17, 2024 regular meeting
• Scheduled special meeting for July 29, 2024
• Agreed not to create new ad hoc subcommittees this month
• Sunset Building Emissions Reduction for Existing Buildings ad hoc subcommittee

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Community Services Commission will review a biannual police report regarding incidents in local parks. The meeting also includes updates on several park master plans and various community art projects.

• Biannual Police Department Park Incident Report presentation
• Approval of April 10, 2024, meeting minutes
• Court Subcommittee recommendations
• Updates on Recreation and Park Master Plan and Skate Park Feasibility Study
• Art projects for Collier Park and Walkway of the Stars

The La Mesa Community Services Commission approved the minutes of its April 10, 2024 regular meeting. Commissioners Bohan and Reeves reported that a court subcommittee surveyed more than 275 court dates and found active participation, and is drafting proposed hours, guidelines, and rules for future Commission review. The meeting also included a biannual Police Department park incident report and public comments from Navajo Girls Softball representatives seeking field access. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes of April 10, 2024 regular meeting (motion by Bohan, seconded by Reeves; approved)
• Received court subcommittee update; no action taken, draft hours/guidelines/rules to return at a future meeting

Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee

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City Council

The La Mesa City Council is considering several items on its consent calendar, including updates to labor agreements for firefighters and city employees. The meeting also includes reviews of cannabis monitoring services and various infrastructure maintenance contracts.

• Side letter agreements for Heartland Firefighters and City Employees' Association
• Two-year cannabis monitoring and compliance agreement with HDL Companies
• Purchase of a 2024 Ford F150 Lightning from Sedano Ford
• Contract change order for the Collier Park Renovation Project, Phase 2
• Grant applications for Lemon Avenue/Jackson Drive and La Mesa Boulevard projects

The City Council approved an amended budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and established the appropriations limit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The Council also advanced an ordinance to designate a portion of Lemon Avenue as a safety corridor and approved several professional service contracts.

• Adopted amended budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Adopted appropriations limit for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance designating Lemon Avenue from Garfield Street to Bancroft Drive as a safety corridor (5-0)
• Approved purchase of a 2024 Ford F150 Lightning from Sedano Ford (4-1)
• Authorized cannabis on-site monitoring contract with HDL Companies (5-0)
• Authorized permitting software agreement with MaintainStar, Inc. (5-0)
• Awarded traffic signal maintenance contract to Southwest Signal Service Inc. (5-0)
• Approved grant applications for Lemon Avenue and Jackson Drive and La Mesa Boulevard projects (5-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The La Mesa City Council will hold a special closed session meeting on June 11, 2024. The agenda includes a conference with labor negotiators representing several employee organizations.

• Conference with La Mesa Police Officers' Association
• Conference with Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa Local #4759
• Conference with La Mesa City Employees' Association
• Conference with unrepresented employees

The La Mesa City Council held a special meeting that included a closed session to confer with labor negotiators. The City Attorney reported that no actions from the closed session were reportable to the public. The meeting was adjourned shortly after reconvening.

• Closed session held with labor negotiators for police, fire, and city employees
• City Attorney reported no reportable actions from closed session
• Meeting adjourned at 5:38 p.m.

Youth Advisory Commission

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific topics, discussions, or decisions are recorded for this meeting.

Design Review Board

The La Mesa Design Review Board will consider a design review for a proposed two-story financial institution building at 8301 Fletcher Parkway. Staff recommends the board approve the project, subject to ratification by the City Council. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the May 13, 2024 meeting.

• Design review for a proposed two-story financial institution at 8301 Fletcher Parkway
• Approval of the May 13, 2024, Design Review Board meeting minutes

The Board approved the design for a two-story financial institution building subject to City Council ratification. The approval includes specific requirements for landscaping on the west façade and the replacement of Canary Island Pine trees if removed.

• Approved May 13, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Project 2024-0197 for a financial institution building at 8301 Fletcher Parkway (4-0)

Mobility Commission

The Mobility Commission will consider preferred alternatives for the La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Connection Project. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2023 Climate Action Plan annual report and discussions regarding traffic control manuals and roundabout guidance.

• Approval of bike and pedestrian improvement alternatives for the La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Connection Project
• Presentation of the 2023 Climate Action Plan Annual Report
• Approval of accessible space at 8115 Pasadena Ave
• Report on the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Report on ITE-1043 guidance for roundabouts

The Commission approved preferred bike and pedestrian improvement alternatives for the La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Connection Project. It also approved an accessible parking space at 8115 Pasadena Ave. and canceled the July 3, 2024 meeting.

• Approved preferred bike and pedestrian improvement alternatives for La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Connection Project (5-0)
• Approved installation of accessible space at 8115 Pasadena Ave. (5-0)
• Approved cancellation of July 3, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Approval of May 1, 2024 meeting minutes failed due to lack of quorum (3-0)

Planning Commission

The provided text contains only software interface elements and metadata for the La Mesa Planning Commission meeting on June 5, 2024. No specific projects, ordinances, or decisions are documented.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission is considering a request to designate the Palmer "Darrell" Diamond Residence at 9353 Lemon Avenue as a historic landmark. Staff recommends recommending this designation and a Mills Act agreement to the City Council. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from February 6, 2024.

• Historic landmark designation for 9353 Lemon Avenue
• Property preservation (Mills Act) agreement for 9353 Lemon Avenue
• Approval of February 6, 2024 meeting minutes

The Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council designate the Palmer "Darrell" Diamond Residence as a historic landmark. The Commission also recommended entering into a Mills Act property preservation agreement with the owner.

• Approved minutes from February 6, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended to City Council that 9353 Lemon Avenue be designated a historic landmark (6-0)
• Recommended to City Council that a Mills Act property preservation agreement be entered into with the owner of 9353 Lemon Avenue (5-1)

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special closed-session meeting of the La Mesa City Council, held to discuss labor negotiations with the La Mesa Police Officers' Association, La Mesa Firefighters' Local #4759, La Mesa City Employees Association, and unrepresented employees. The agenda includes only the closed session, a report from the city attorney, and adjournment; no public action items are scheduled.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiators (Government Code Section 54957.6)
• Negotiator: Ms. Spaniol
• Employee organizations: Police Officers' Association, Firefighters' Local #4759, City Employees Association, Unrepresented Employees
• Report from closed session by City Attorney Glenn Sabine

The La Mesa City Council held a special meeting that consisted of a brief public session and a closed session with labor negotiators. The City Attorney reported that no actions from the closed session were reportable to the public. No substantive decisions were made or voted on during the meeting.

• Closed session held with labor negotiators (no reportable actions)
• Meeting adjourned without public votes

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations on the police department's quarterly operations, a police staffing study, and the HOME homeless outreach program. The consent calendar includes contract amendments, a design review ratification for a duplex at 4476 Palm Avenue, and adoption of the TransNet local street improvement program for fiscal years 2025-2029.

• Presentation of Police Department Staffing Study by Citygate Associates
• Ratification of design review for a new duplex at 4476 Palm Avenue (Project 2023-2105)
• Resolution to amend agreement with Interwest Consulting Group for building division support
• Resolution to amend agreement with Rick Engineering for community development staff augmentation
• Resolution adopting TransNet Local Street Improvement Program for FY2025-2029

The La Mesa City Council approved a consent calendar of nine items, including a contract change order for street safety improvements and a five-year local street improvement program. The council also ratified a design review for a new duplex in the Downtown Village area and adopted resolutions to amend professional service agreements. No substantive actions were taken on the quarterly reports for police operations, homeless outreach, or permit data.

• Approved Consent Calendar Items 10.1 through 10.9 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-055 authorizing Contract Change Order No. 4 to Select Electric, Inc. for El Cajon Boulevard and Jessie Avenue safety improvements
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-056 adopting the TransNet Local Street Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2025 through 2029
• Approved design review for Project 2023-2105 (Di Marzo), a new two-unit building at 4476 Palm Avenue
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-053 amending agreement with Interwest Consulting Group for Building Division support
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-054 amending agreement with Rick For for Community Development Department staff augmentation
• Approved minutes for special and regular meetings held April 23 and May 14, 2024
• Approved Councilmember Parent and Councilmember Dillard to attend San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce delegation to Sacramento

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

The agenda for the May 22, 2024, Community Relations and Veterans Commission meeting contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

The La Mesa Community Parking Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss an agreement with IPS for the purchase of 31 smart meters for Parking District One and review the 2023 internal parking utilization study. The commission will also approve minutes from the March 19, 2024 meeting. Public comments are limited to three minutes per item.

• Discussion of agreement with IPS for purchase of 31 smart meters for Parking District One
• Review of 2023 internal parking utilization study
• Approval of minutes from March 19, 2024 regular meeting

The La Mesa Community Parking Commission voted 4-0 to recommend that the City Council approve an agreement with IPS for purchasing 31 smart meters in Parking District 1 using Downtown Parking Fund Reserves. The Commission also approved the minutes from the previous March 19 meeting by a 4-0 vote. Staff reported that data entry for the 2023 Internal Parking Utilization Study is incomplete, with remaining data for the Allison and Palm Avenue lots pending.

• Approved March 19, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve IPS smart meter agreement for District 1 (4-0)
• Directed staff to complete data entry for 2023 Parking Utilization Study

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission will hear a presentation on the La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Project and discuss the future of several ad hoc subcommittees, including the Climate Action Plan Update and Equity, Building Emissions Reduction, and Landscape Equipment Conversion groups, several of which expire in May through July 2024. The commission will also consider creating new ad hoc subcommittees and approve the minutes from the April 15, 2024 regular meeting.

• Presentation on La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Project
• Discussion of Climate Action Plan Update and Equity Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires May 2024)
• Discussion of Building Emissions Reduction Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires May 2024)
• Discussion of Building Emissions Reduction for Existing Building Stock Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires June 2024)
• Discussion of Landscape Equipment Conversion Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires July 2024)

The Commission voted 6-0 to support all La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Connections projects, prioritizing safety for cyclists and pedestrians. They also approved extending the Climate Action Plan Update and Equity subcommittee and the Building Emissions Reduction for New Construction subcommittee for two months to July 2024. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved with a minor wording correction.

• Approved support for all La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Connections projects (6-0)
• Extended Climate Action Plan Update and Equity Ad Hoc Subcommittee to July 2024 (6-0)
• Extended Building Emissions Reduction for New Construction Ad Hoc Subcommittee to July 2024 (6-0)
• Approved April 15, 2024 minutes with edit to agenda item 6.3 (6-0)

Community Police Oversight Board

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board is holding a regular meeting to receive updates from the police department and the independent police auditor, and to hear a presentation by Citygate on the results of an independent staffing study for the La Mesa Police Department. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its April 17, 2024 meeting.

• Presentation by Citygate on La Mesa Police Department independent staffing study results
• La Mesa Police Department updates on staffing and recruitment, and past and upcoming events
• Independent Police Auditor updates
• Approval of minutes from April 17, 2024 regular meeting

The Community Police Oversight Board approved the minutes of its April 17, 2024 regular meeting on a 7-0 vote. The board received updates from Chief Sweeney on police staffing and events, from Independent Police Auditor Rasmussen on cases, and a Citygate presentation on a police staffing study; no action was taken on any of these items. Chair Johnson announced the June 19, 2024 meeting is cancelled for Juneteenth.

• Approved April 17, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• No action taken after police staffing and recruitment update
• No action taken after Independent Police Auditor update
• No action taken after Citygate police staffing study presentation
• June 19, 2024 CPOB meeting cancelled for Juneteenth holiday (announced)

Arts and Culture Commission

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the April 17, 2024 minutes, receive updates on mural projects at Collier Park, Walkway of the Stars, and Lemon Ave. Parking Lot, and discuss Art in the Park. A presentation by Michael Camacho of San Diego Art Matters is also scheduled. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per item.

• Approval of minutes from April 17, 2024 meeting
• Mural project updates: Collier Park, Walkway of the Stars, Lemon Ave. Parking Lot
• Art in the Park discussion
• Presentation by Michael Camacho, San Diego Art Matters

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission approved the minutes of its April 17, 2024 regular meeting. The commission received updates on mural projects at Collier Park, Walkway of the Stars, and the Lemon Ave. Parking Lot, and on the Art in the Park event scheduled for May 18, 2024. Staff announced City Council ARPA funding for an upcoming Artists to Work Program and a La Mesita Skate Park feasibility study. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned to July 17, 2024, with no June meeting due to the Juneteenth holiday.

• Approved minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 17, 2024 (motion by Commissioner Weiss Walter, seconded by Vice Chair Mounarath; approved)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:00 PM to the July 17, 2024 meeting; no meeting in June due to Juneteenth holiday

Planning Commission

This agenda is procedural boilerplate only. It contains no listed agenda items, public hearings, or decisions for the Planning Commission to consider at this meeting.

City Council

The La Mesa City Council is meeting to consider routine consent items, including ratification of two design review decisions for commercial projects, a resolution authorizing agents for state disaster relief, and professional services agreements for transportation and stormwater monitoring. The council will also receive a report on the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan implementation and hear public comments, including requests to reinstate remote public comment access.

• Ratify design review for 3,694 sq ft third-story addition at 8923 La Mesa Blvd
• Ratify design review for two retail buildings (32,550 sq ft and 2,880 sq ft) at 8790 Grossmont Blvd
• Award professional services agreement to Rick Engineering for La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Connections Project
• Authorize task order to D-Max Engineering for dry weather MS4 outfall monitoring
• Proclamations for Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial Day, Poppy Month, Older Americans Month, and National Public Works Week

The La Mesa City Council approved all consent calendar items, including design review for a two-tenant retail shell building at 8790 Grossmont Boulevard and a third-story addition with rooftop restaurant at 8923 La Mesa Boulevard. The council also adopted three resolutions: designating emergency services authorizing agents, awarding a transportation design agreement to Rick Engineering Company, and authorizing a task order to D-Max Engineering for stormwater monitoring. A staff report on the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan was presented with no action taken. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

• Approved Consent Calendar Items 9.1, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6 (5-0)
• Approved design review for Project 2023-2466 (Mann Enterprises Inc.), a 32,550 sq ft two-tenant retail shell and 2,880 sq ft single-tenant retail shell at 8790 Grossmont Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved design review for Project 2022-0898 (Refou), a 3,694 sq ft third-story addition and renovation at 8923 La Mesa Boulevard with parking at 5264 Wood Street (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-050 designating authorizing agents with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for state disaster relief (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-051 awarding a professional services agreement to Rick Engineering Company for transportation design services for the La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Connections Project (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-052 authorizing a task order to D-Max Engineering, Inc. for dry weather MS4 outfall monitoring and persistent flow program (5-0)
• Waived reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting (5-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The agenda contains no substantive items — only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE system. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are listed for this meeting.

Design Review Board

The La Mesa Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting to consider one project: a new duplex at 4476 Palm Avenue in the R3 zone and Downtown Village Specific Plan area. Staff recommends approval, subject to City Council ratification. The agenda also includes approval of the March 25, 2024 meeting minutes and standard procedural items.

• Design review for new duplex at 4476 Palm Avenue (APN 494-621-19-00), R3 zone, Downtown Village Specific Plan area
• Staff recommends approval of Project 2023-2105 (Di Marzo), subject to City Council ratification
• Approval of minutes from March 25, 2024 Design Review Board meeting

The Design Review Board approved a design review for a new duplex at 4476 Palm Avenue (Project 2023-2105) in the R3 zone and Downtown Village Specific Plan area, subject to City Council ratification. The Board also recommended a stucco color darker than the window trim and other trims to tie into the existing home, and that the roof match both structures. The Board approved the minutes of its March 25, 2024 regular meeting. Board Member Morita was absent for both votes.

• Approved design review for new duplex at 4476 Palm Avenue, subject to City Council ratification (3-0, Morita absent)
• Recommended stucco color darker than window trim and other trims to tie into existing home
• Recommended roof to match both structures
• Approved minutes of March 25, 2024 regular meeting (3-0, Morita absent)

Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee

This agenda for the La Mesa Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee meeting on May 8, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The agenda for the May 8, 2024, La Mesa Parks and Recreation Commission meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Historic Preservation Commission

This agenda contains no substantive items — it is only boilerplate from the eSCRIBE agenda system with no listed agenda topics, public hearings, or action items. The commission is not deciding or discussing any specific matter at this meeting.

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for a special permit to keep an existing 8-foot fence and build a 6-foot front fence at 4140 Merritt Boulevard, exceeding the standard 6-foot and 4-foot limits. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the April 17, 2024 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items.

• Special permit to exceed 6-foot max fence height for existing 8-foot fence at 4140 Merritt Blvd
• Special permit to exceed 4-foot front setback fence height for proposed 6-foot fence
• Property in R1R-P (Semi-Rural Residential/Scenic Preservation Overlay) zone
• Approval of April 17, 2024 Planning Commission minutes

The La Mesa Planning Commission approved a special permit allowing a property owner to exceed standard fence height limits. The permit allows an existing eight-foot fence and a proposed six-foot fence in the front setback at 4140 Merritt Boulevard. The motion passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote, with one commissioner absent.

• Approved April 17, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved special permit for fence heights at 4140 Merritt Blvd (4-0)

Mobility Commission

The La Mesa Mobility Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 1, 2024, featuring a presentation on the Climate Action Plan progress, an appeal for an accessible parking space at 8115 Pasadena Avenue, and a proposal to designate certain street segments as safety corridors. The commission will also approve minutes from the April 3 meeting and discuss future budget items related to transportation and parking policies.

• Climate Action Plan Progress Report presentation by Environmental Program Manager Hilary Ego
• Appeal regarding accessible parking space at 8115 Pasadena Avenue
• Proposal to amend Municipal Code Chapter 12.64 to designate safety corridors on specified street segments
• Approval of minutes from April 3, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of CIP, CAP, Vision Zero projects and transportation/parking demand policies for City Council

The La Mesa Mobility Commission met on May 1, 2024, with Vice Chair Krulikowski presiding in the absence of Chair Calandra and Commissioner Justice. The Commission approved the April 3, 2024 minutes and voted 4-0 to defer the 8115 Pasadena Ave accessible space appeal to its June 5, 2024 meeting. It also voted 4-0 to support amending Chapter 12.64 of the Municipal Code to designate specified street segments as safety corridors. Vice Chair Krulikowski abstained from both items due to declared conflicts of interest.

• Approved April 3, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Deferred 8115 Pasadena Ave accessible space appeal to June 5, 2024 (4-0, one conflict abstention)
• Approved support for amending Chapter 12.64 to designate specified street segments as safety corridors (4-0, one conflict abstention)
• Appointed Commissioner Ortega as Temporary Chair for the remainder of the meeting (5-0)

City Council

The La Mesa City Council is meeting to consider routine consent items, including contract change orders, a complete streets plan, and a $7 million state loan application for sewer work. They will also discuss a public art mural design and a resolution supporting state oil well setback regulations. Public comments include a request to reinstate remote public comment access for disabled residents.

• Resolution authorizing $7,000,000 State Revolving Fund loan application for Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Project Phase 7
• Resolution accepting La Mesa Boulevard Complete Streets Plan, Segment 1
• Resolution adopting Local Road Safety Plan
• Resolution approving Quimby Act parkland in-lieu fee and park impact fees
• Consideration of concept design for Collier Park public mural

The City Council approved a concept design for a public mural at Collier Park and adopted a resolution defending health and safety setback regulations. The Council also passed a consent calendar including several road safety and infrastructure resolutions.

• Approved concept design for Collier Park public mural project (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-049 to defend health and safety setback regulations (SB 1137) (4-1)
• Authorized $7M state revolving fund loan application for Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Project Phase 7 (5-0)
• Adopted Local Road Safety Plan for the City of La Mesa (5-0)
• Accepted La Mesa Boulevard Complete Streets Plan, Segment 1 (5-0)
• Approved Quimby Act parkland dedication in-lieu fee and park acquisition/improvement impact fee (5-0)
• Adopted SANDAG annual adjustment to the RTCIP development impact fee (5-0)
• Authorized contract change orders for citywide edgeline striping and Lemon Avenue parking lot (5-0)

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special closed-session meeting of the La Mesa City Council. The only substantive item is a conference with the city's labor negotiator regarding employee organizations, including the police and firefighter associations. No public action or discussion of agenda items is expected, and the meeting will adjourn after a report from closed session.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiator Ms. Spaniol regarding La Mesa Police Officers' Association, La Mesa Firefighters' Local #4759, La Mesa City Employees Association, and unrepresented employees

The City Council held a special meeting that consisted primarily of a closed session regarding labor negotiations. The City Attorney announced that no reportable actions were taken during the session.

City Council Special Meeting

The La Mesa City Council is holding a special meeting to review and discuss two items: the results of a survey on renewing Proposition L, and the 2024-2035 General Fund financial forecast. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only. Public comment is limited to three minutes per item.

• Review and discuss Proposition L renewal survey results
• Review and discuss 2024-2035 General Fund financial forecast
• Public comment by Lois Knowlton opposing Big Oil's effort to overturn SB137 (oil and gas well protections)

The City Council held a special meeting to review survey results regarding the Proposition L renewal and the 2024-2035 General Fund financial forecast. No formal actions were taken on either item.

• Review of Proposition L renewal survey results: no action taken
• Review of 2024-2035 General Fund financial forecast: no action taken

Design Review Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Design Review Board meeting on April 22, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Arts and Culture Commission

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the March 20, 2024 minutes, receive an update on the Walkway of the Stars and Lemon Ave Lot, and consider a mural design proposal for Collier Park from ArtReach, with a recommendation to City Council. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per item.

• Approval of minutes from March 20, 2024 meeting
• Walkway of the Stars and Lemon Ave Lot update
• Collier Park mural design approval from ArtReach
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per item

The Arts and Culture Commission approved the minutes of its March 20, 2024 meeting and voted to recommend that City Council approve the ArtReach concept design for the Collier Park enclosure, with a suggestion for more contrast on sign color, sunflower and butterfly. Staff reported they are notifying artists of selection status for the Walkway of the Stars and Lemon Ave Lot and conducting reference checks, and that artist names will not be released until eligibility is established and an agreement is made. The meeting also included staff and commissioner announcements, including an overview of the Art in the Park event and a plan to re-submit a Prebys Foundation Grant for the Art Master Plan.

• Approved minutes from the March 20, 2024 regular meeting (motion approved)
• Recommended City Council approve ArtReach concept design for Collier Park enclosure, with suggestion for more contrast on sign color, sunflower and butterfly (motion approved)

Community Police Oversight Board

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board is holding a regular meeting with updates from the police department and independent auditor, plus a presentation on drones in public safety. The board will also discuss work plan items on NIMS training and a proposed internship program for students. The agenda includes approval of the March 20, 2024 minutes.

• Presentation on use of drones in public safety
• Police department staffing and recruitment update
• Work plan item #2: NIMS training (ICS 100 and ICS 200)
• Work plan item #3: Internship program for high school/college students as non-voting CPOB members
• Approval of minutes from March 20, 2024 meeting

The Board approved the minutes from the March 20, 2024, meeting. Other agenda items, including police staffing, auditor reports, and drone usage, were discussed but resulted in no action.

• Approved March 20, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission approved a site development plan allowing reduced parking requirements for a third-story addition to a commercial building at 8923 La Mesa Boulevard. The approval passed with a 4-1 vote, with Vice Chair Frankel voting against. The Commission also approved the minutes from three previous meetings without objection.

• Approved Project 2022-0898 site development plan for parking modification (4-1)
• Approved December 6, 2023 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Approved January 17, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Approved February 7, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

The agenda for the April 16, 2024 La Mesa Community Parking Commission meeting is entirely procedural boilerplate. It contains no listed agenda items, discussions, or decisions. The document only includes system-generated placeholders for video, details, and history.

Harry Griffen Regional Park Joint Powers Agreement Governing Board

The Harry Griffen Regional Park Joint Powers Agreement Governing Board is holding a special meeting to consider two action items: approving the minutes from the March 5, 2024 meeting and approving the Fiscal Year 2025 draft budget. The board will also receive an update on park activities from the Director of Community Services. Public comments are limited to three minutes per item.

• Approval of minutes from March 5, 2024 special meeting
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2025 draft budget
• Budget attachments include shared costs and overhead figures
• Helix Water District correspondence included in budget packet
• Park updates from Sue Richardson, Director of Community Services

The Harry Griffen Regional Park Joint Powers Agreement Governing Board approved the minutes from the March 5, 2024 special meeting and approved the Fiscal Year 2025 draft budget. The board also heard park updates and discussed mower options.

• Approved minutes for the March 5, 2024 special meeting (5-0)
• Approved the Fiscal Year 2025 draft budget (4-1)

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission is holding a regular meeting with a presentation on the La Mesa Boulevard Complete Streets Segment 2 project. The main business items are discussions about the future of several ad hoc subcommittees, including the Climate Action Plan Update and Equity, Building Emissions Reduction, and Grant Assistance subcommittees, several of which are expiring soon. The commission will also consider creating new ad hoc subcommittees and approve the minutes from the March 18, 2024 meeting.

• Presentation: La Mesa Boulevard Complete Streets Segment 2
• Discussion: Climate Action Plan Update and Equity Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires May 2024)
• Discussion: Building Emissions Reduction Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires May 2024)
• Discussion: Building Emissions Reduction for Existing Building Stock Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires June 2024)
• Discussion: Grant Assistance Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires April 2024)

The Environmental Sustainability Commission approved the creation of a new ad hoc subcommittee to research electric landscape equipment. The body also approved the minutes from the March 18, 2024, meeting and received a presentation on the La Mesa Boulevard Complete Streets Segment 2 project.

• Approved creation of Landscape Equipment Ad Hoc Subcommittee for 3 months (Approved)
• Approved minutes from March 18, 2024, Regular Meeting (Approved)

Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee

This agenda for the La Mesa Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee meeting on April 10, 2024, 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.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The La Mesa Community Services Commission is holding a regular meeting with a presentation from the Assistant Director of Public Works on the quarterly parks report. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from its January 10, 2024 meeting and receive updates from the Court Subcommittee and on Master Plans. Public comments are limited to three minutes per item.

• Public Works Quarterly Parks Report by Asst. Director Ornelas
• Approval of minutes from January 10, 2024 regular meeting
• Court Subcommittee update
• Master Plans update
• Public comment period (15 minutes total)

The Community Services Commission recommended that the City Council approve a mural design by ArtReach for the trash enclosure at Collier Park. The commission also approved the minutes from the January 10, 2024 meeting.

• Recommended City Council approve Collier Park mural design (Approved)
• Approved minutes from January 10, 2024 meeting (Approved)

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 9, 2024, covering a consent calendar with routine items and several presentations. Key items include presentations on the La Mesa Boulevard Complete Streets Plan and the Local Road Safety Plan, plus council-initiated discussions on supporting a state anti-hate littering bill and converting city landscape equipment to nonpolluting power. The consent calendar includes contracts, grants, and a storm drain improvement project.

• Resolution authorizing $525,000 in RMRA funds for the Boulevard Drive Storm Drain Improvement Project
• Resolution awarding a construction contract for the Boulevard Drive Storm Drain project to S.C. Valley Engineering, Inc.
• Resolution authorizing a task order to Ardurra Group, Inc. for construction management on the storm drain project
• Resolution authorizing application for SDCP grant for bike education and e-bike giveaway program
• Ratification of design review for a mixed-use development on El Cajon Boulevard (Project 2022-0973)

The City Council approved a directive to transition all new landscape equipment purchases and leases to nonpolluting power sources. The Council also passed several resolutions regarding infrastructure, electric vehicle charging, and environmental grants.

• Directed staff to convert new landscape equipment purchases to nonpolluting power (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-031 supporting AB 3024 Stop Hate Littering Act (4-1)
• Approved $525,000 RMRA funds for Boulevard Drive Storm Drain project (5-0)
• Awarded Boulevard Drive Storm Drain construction contract to S.C. Valley Engineering, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement for EV Charging Station Master Plan (5-0)
• Authorized funding for SDCP bike education and giveaway program (5-0)
• Authorized funding for solar-powered EV charging stations (5-0)
• Ratified design reviews for mixed-use development on El Cajon Blvd and remodel at 4231 Spring St (5-0)

Design Review Board

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Youth Advisory Commission

The La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from February 12, 2024, and update its work plan and calendar. The body will also discuss Teen Night activities and the Teen Talk program. No specific dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the February 12, 2024 meeting
• Work plan and calendar update
• Discussion of Teen Night activities
• Discussion of Teen Talk program

The La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission approved the minutes of its February 12, 2024 regular meeting. Commissioners decided laser tag would be the activity for Teen Night, and reviewed upcoming dates including Earth Day on April 20, Teen Night on May 10, and the last meeting of the school year on May 13. The meeting adjourned at 5:13 PM.

• Approved minutes of the February 12, 2024 regular meeting (moved by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Donnelly; motion approved)
• Selected laser tag as the activity for Teen Night

Planning Commission

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items. The Planning Commission is not deciding or discussing any specific proposals at this meeting.

Mobility Commission

The La Mesa Mobility Commission is holding a regular meeting on April 3, 2024. The main item is a presentation on the La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Connections planning phase. The commission will also discuss and make recommendations on CIP, CAP, and Vision Zero projects for future City Council budget consideration, as well as transportation demand management and parking demand policies.

• Presentation: La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Connections Planning Phase
• Discussion: CIP, CAP and Vision Zero related projects for future City Council budget consideration
• Discussion: Transportation Demand Management and Parking Demand Policies for City Council
• Approval of minutes from March 6, 2024 meeting

The Commission approved the minutes from the March 6, 2024 meeting. Members reviewed a presentation on bike and sidewalk connections and discussed a running list of future budget and policy recommendations.

• Approved March 6, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission meeting on April 2, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings.

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

The La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss attendance at the June 8, 2024 Flag Day Parade and continue discussions on partnering with organizations for community involvement. The agenda also includes approval of the January 24, 2024 meeting minutes and public comments.

• Discuss attendance at June 8, 2024 Flag Day Parade
• Continue discussion of partner organizations for community involvement
• Approve minutes of January 24, 2024 regular meeting

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will vote on a consent calendar that includes a professional services agreement with ECS Imaging, Inc. to move the city's electronic content management software to the cloud, and approval of the 2023 General Plan annual report. The council will also consider a resolution authorizing an application for Fiscal Year 2025 Congressionally Directed Spending. Public comments submitted for the meeting focus on restoring live remote public comment via Zoom, which was suspended after disruptive incidents.

• Resolution approving professional services agreement with ECS Imaging, Inc. for cloud transition of electronic content management software (Laserfiche Cloud)
• Acceptance of 2023 Annual Report on General Plan implementation and transmittal to state agencies
• Resolution authorizing submittal of application for Fiscal Year 2025 Congressionally Directed Spending
• Certificate of recognition for Sonja Bella's 'Bracelets for Bancroft' community fundraiser
• Public comments requesting reinstatement of live Zoom public comment at council and commission meetings

The La Mesa City Council approved a resolution authorizing the submittal of an application for Fiscal Year 2025 Congressionally Directed Spending, with the recommended projects and requested amounts presented by Assistant City Manager Lee. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a professional services agreement with ECS Imaging, Inc. to move the city's electronic content management software to the cloud, and accepted the 2023 Annual Report on General Plan implementation. All votes were 5-0. The meeting included a certificate of recognition and public comments but no other substantive decisions.

• Approved consent calendar items 9.1 through 9.4 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-029: professional services agreement with ECS Imaging, Inc. for cloud transition and maintenance of ECMS (5-0)
• Accepted 2023 Annual Report on General Plan implementation and authorized transmittal to state agencies (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-030: authorized submittal of application for FY2025 Congressionally Directed Spending (5-0)

Design Review Board

The La Mesa Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting to consider two design review applications: a remodel of a one-story commercial building at 4231 Spring Street and a third-story addition and major renovation to a two-story commercial building at 8923 La Mesa Boulevard. Staff recommends approval for both projects, subject to City Council ratification. The agenda also includes approval of the minutes from the March 11, 2024 meeting and standard procedural items.

• Project 2024-0417 (Georgees): remodel of existing one-story commercial building at 4231 Spring Street (APN 4990203000) in CN-P-D-MU zone
• Project 2022-0898 (Refou): 3,694 sq ft third story addition and major renovation at 8923 La Mesa Boulevard (APNs 4904723100, 4904721100) in C-D-MU zone, with associated parking at 5264 Wood Street (APN 4904720700) in R3-P-MU zone
• Approval of minutes from the March 11, 2024 Design Review Board regular meeting
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per item; eComments accepted until 24 hours prior to meeting

The Board approved design reviews for a commercial remodel on Spring Street and a third-story addition on La Mesa Boulevard. Both approvals are subject to City Council ratification.

• Approved remodel of commercial building at 4231 Spring Street
• Approved 3,694 square foot addition and renovation at 8923 La Mesa Boulevard with railing and metal sheeting color changes
• Approved March 11, 2024 meeting minutes

Community Police Oversight Board

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board is meeting to discuss police department updates, independent auditor reports, and a presentation on the 2023 AB 481 military equipment use annual report. The board will also introduce new members and a mediation services provider, and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Approval of minutes from February 21, 2024 meeting
• Introduction of new board members Aaron Landau and Jeffrey Scott McIllwain
• La Mesa Police Department updates on staffing, recruitment, and events
• Independent Police Auditor updates
• Presentation on 2023 AB 481 military equipment use annual report

The Board approved the February 21, 2024, meeting minutes after an initial failed vote. The Board also appointed Board Member McIllwain to the Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA) Data Review Subcommittee.

• Approved February 21, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Appointed Board Member McIllwain to the RIPA Subcommittee (7-0)

Planning Commission

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Arts and Culture Commission

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission is meeting to review artist recommendations for the Walkway of the Stars mural project, determine the artist selection method for the Lemon Avenue Lot mural, and discuss the Artists to Work Public Art Program and the Collier Park Mural Project. The agenda also includes approval of the February 21, 2024 meeting minutes and routine procedural items.

• Review artist recommendations for Walkway of the Stars mural project
• Determine artist selection method for Lemon Avenue Lot mural
• Discuss Artists to Work Public Art Program
• Discuss Collier Park Mural Project
• Approve minutes from February 21, 2024 meeting

The Arts and Culture Commission approved artist recommendations for the Walkway of the Stars mural. The commission also decided to offer the top-ranked artist from that project the opportunity to lead the Lemon Avenue Lot Mural.

• Approved February 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved Walkway of the Stars Artist Selection Committee recommendations
• Approved offering the top-ranked Walkway of the Stars artist the Lemon Avenue Lot Mural project (4-0)

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

The La Mesa Community Parking Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a recommendation to the City Council on updating parking rates in Parking District One. The agenda also includes approval of the January 16, 2024 meeting minutes. Public comments are limited to three minutes per item.

• Recommendation to City Council to update parking rates in Parking District One
• Approval of minutes from January 16, 2024 regular meeting
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per item
• Meeting held at City Manager's Conference Room, 8130 Allison Avenue

The supplied minutes for the La Mesa Community Parking Commission regular meeting of March 19, 2024 are largely a blank template. They list agenda items — approval of the January 16, 2024 minutes and a recommendation to City Council to update parking rates in Parking District One — but record no motions, votes, or outcomes. Four commissioners (Baron, Favero, Kitchen, Walton) are listed as absent, and the call to order and adjournment times are left blank. No substantive decisions can be reported from this document.

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss its 2024 work plan, the Climate Action Plan update, and several ad hoc subcommittees. They will also hear a presentation from the San Diego Green Building Council about the Regional Green Business Network and consider approving minutes from previous meetings.

• Presentation on San Diego Regional Green Business Network and Green Business Certification
• Discussion of 2024 Environmental Sustainability Commission Work Plan
• Discussion of Climate Action Plan Update and Equity Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires May 2024)
• Discussion of Building Emissions Reduction Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires May 2024)
• Discussion of Grant Assistance Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires April 2024)

The Environmental Sustainability Commission established a new ad hoc subcommittee to research policies for reducing emissions in existing building stock. The commission also approved meeting minutes from December 2023 and February 2024.

• Approved creation of Building Emission Reduction for Existing Stock ad hoc subcommittee (6-0-1)
• Approved December 18, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Approved February 19, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0-1)

Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting

The provided document for the La Mesa Parks and Recreation Commission special meeting on March 13, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and empty fields. No specific topics, discussions, or decisions are recorded in the text.

Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee

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City Council

The La Mesa City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a conditional use permit for performance entertainment at 9566 Murray Drive (Charcoal House). The council will also vote on a consent calendar covering routine items such as contracts, vehicle purchases, and budget allocations.

• Appeal of Planning Commission approval of CUP for performance entertainment at 9566 Murray Drive (Charcoal House)
• Resolution approving agreement with Phoenix Information Systems Group for parking permit processing and citation services
• Resolution allocating General Fund reserves and purchasing two Ford Hybrid Police Interceptor vehicles (Kearny Mesa Ford, AEP California)
• Resolution awarding task order to STC Traffic, Inc. for Spring Street Transit Station multimodal access study
• Resolution authorizing $402,605.84 from General Fund reserves and $100,000 from Downtown Parking Fund for Lemon Avenue parking lot improvements

The La Mesa City Council approved all eight consent calendar items 5-0, including a parking citation services agreement, two hybrid police vehicles, and funding for the Lemon Avenue Parking Lot Improvements Project. In its only hearing, the Council voted 4-1 to affirm the Planning Commission's approval of a conditional use permit for performance entertainment at 9566 Murray Drive, known as the Charcoal House, denying the appeal. Vice Mayor Lothian cast the sole no vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

• Approved consent calendar items 8.1 through 8.8 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-021: agreement with Phoenix Information Systems Group for parking permit processing and parking citation services
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-022: allocated General Fund reserves and awarded purchase of two Ford hybrid police interceptor utility vehicles to Kearny Mesa Ford, with outfitting to AEP California, LLC
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-023: task order to STC Traffic, Inc. for Spring Street Transit Station multimodal access study
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-024: authorized expenditure to MJC Construction, Inc. for emergency storm drain construction on Lee Avenue
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-025: fourth amendment to Metro Wastewater Joint Powers Authority agreement
• Adopted Resolutions Nos. 2024-026 and 2024-027: change order to SNZ Construction, Inc. and allocated $402,605.84 from General Fund reserves plus $100,000 from Downtown Parking Fund reserves for Lemon Avenue Parking Lot Improvements Project, Bid 24-04
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-028: affirmed Planning Commission approval of Resolution PC-2023-07 continuing the conditional use permit for performance entertainment at 9566 Murray Drive (Charcoal House), denying the appeal (4-1, Lothian against)

Youth Advisory Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission meeting on March 11, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The document lists no decisions, discussions, or specific topics for the meeting.

Design Review Board

The La Mesa Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting to consider one project: a two-tenant retail shell building of 32,550 square feet and a single-tenant retail shell of 2,880 square feet at 8790 Grossmont Boulevard. Staff recommends approval, subject to City Council ratification. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from two prior meetings and standard procedural items.

• Project 2023-2466: two-tenant retail shell (32,550 sq ft) and single-tenant retail shell (2,880 sq ft) at 8790 Grossmont Blvd, APN 490-660-53-00, in C-D (General Commercial/Urban Design Overlay Zone)
• Staff recommends approval of Project 2023-2466, subject to City Council ratification
• Approval of minutes from August 14, 2023 regular meeting
• Approval of minutes from October 25, 2023 special meeting

The La Mesa Design Review Board approved Project 2023-2466, a two-tenant retail shell building of 32,550 square feet and a single-tenant retail shell of 2,880 square feet at 8790 Grossmont Boulevard, subject to City Council ratification and conditions to add 3 trees on the west façade and explore alternative paint for large north/rear walls. The Board also approved minutes from its August 14, 2023 regular meeting and October 25, 2023 special meeting, the latter with a condition to reflect the applicant's request for alternative exterior materials and colors. One member of the public spoke on an unsheltered topic, but the Board could not act on it. New Board Member Alison Morita was introduced.

• Approved Project 2023-2466: 32,550 sq ft two-tenant retail shell and 2,880 sq ft single-tenant retail shell at 8790 Grossmont Boulevard, subject to City Council ratification and conditions to add 3 trees on west façade and explore alternative paint for north/rear walls
• Approved minutes of the August 14, 2023 regular meeting
• Approved minutes of the October 25, 2023 special meeting with condition to reflect applicant's request for alternative exterior materials and colors

Planning Commission

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Mobility Commission

The La Mesa Mobility Commission is holding a regular meeting to hear presentations on the La Mesa Blvd. Complete Streets project (Segments 1 and 2) and the Local Road Safety Plan, all presented by Mike Kinnard. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from its February 7, 2024 meeting and hold a standing discussion on CIP, CAP, Vision Zero projects, and transportation/parking demand policies for future City Council consideration. Public comments are limited to three minutes per item.

• Presentation: La Mesa Blvd. Complete Streets, Segment 1
• Presentation: La Mesa Blvd. Complete Streets, Segment 2
• Presentation: Local Road Safety Plan
• Approval of minutes from February 7, 2024 meeting
• Standing discussion on CIP, CAP, Vision Zero projects and transportation/parking demand policies

The commission reviewed presentations on the Local Road Safety Plan and two segments of the La Mesa Boulevard Complete Streets project. No substantive policy decisions or project approvals were made during the meeting.

• Approved February 7, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

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Harry Griffen Regional Park Joint Powers Agreement Governing Board

The Harry Griffen Regional Park Joint Powers Agreement Governing Board will review the preliminary Fiscal Year 2025 budget, approve minutes from the October 2023 meeting, and hear a report from the Canine Corners off-leash dog run. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per item.

• Review of FY2025 preliminary budget with options and staff report
• Approval of minutes from October 25, 2023 special meeting
• Report from Canine Corners off-leash dog run by Mary Parra

The Governing Board approved the Fiscal Year 2025 preliminary budget Option A, which includes replacing two diesel mowers with diesel mowers. The board also approved the minutes from the October 25, 2023 special meeting.

• Approved October 25, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2025 preliminary budget Option A (5-0)

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

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City Council

The La Mesa City Council will consider approving $2,050,570 in Phase 4 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expenditures recommended by its ad hoc subcommittee, covering traffic calming, a senior rent subsidy program, public arts, commercial facade grants, and storm drain improvements. The council will also hold a public hearing on the draft FY 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan and consider several consent items, including street resurfacing contracts, a military equipment use policy, and appointments.

• Approve $2,050,570 in ARPA Phase 4 expenditures for traffic calming, senior housing subsidy, public art, facade grants, and storm drain project at Boulevard Drive and 69th Street
• Award construction contract for 2023 Street Resurfacing Project to Quality Construction & Engineering, Inc. and task order to Ardurra Group, Inc.
• Adopt resolution approving military equipment use policy and continued use per Assembly Bill 481
• Approve resolution adding a disabled persons parking space at 7943 Pasadena Avenue
• Approve appointments to Community Police Oversight Board and Community Services Commission

The City Council approved $2,050,570 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for traffic calming, senior housing subsidies, public arts, façade grants, and storm drains. The Council also updated its public comment policy to remove remote participation and awarded a street resurfacing contract.

• Approved $2,050,570 in ARPA Phase 4 expenditures (5-0)
• Approved update to Administrative Policy A-4 removing remote public comment (4-1)
• Awarded 2023 Annual Street Resurfacing construction contract to Quality Construction & Engineering, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Community Police Oversight Board (5-0)
• Approved military use policy and continued use of military equipment for police (5-0)
• Approved draft FY 2024-2025 CDBG Action Plan for 30-day public review (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft proposal for painted street parking lines (5-0)
• Approved installation of disabled persons parking space at 7943 Pasadena Avenue (5-0)

Design Review Board

The La Mesa Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting to consider one project: a two-tenant retail shell building of 32,550 square feet and a single-tenant retail shell of 2,880 square feet at 8790 Grossmont Boulevard. The board will also approve minutes from the August 14, 2023 meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comment periods and standard announcements.

• Project 2023-2466 (Mann Enterprises Inc): two-tenant retail shell (32,550 sq ft) and single-tenant retail shell (2,880 sq ft) at 8790 Grossmont Blvd, APN 490-660-53-00, in C-D (General Commercial/Urban Design Overlay Zone)
• Staff recommends approval, subject to City Council ratification
• Approval of minutes from August 14, 2023 Design Review Board meeting

Arts and Culture Commission

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss subcommittee selections. The commission will specifically work on recommending members to rate artists for the Walkway of the Stars.

• Approval of minutes from January 17, 2024, and January 31, 2024
• Recommendation of subcommittee members for rating Walkway of the Stars artists

The Commission approved the minutes from two January meetings and established a selection committee to rate Walkway of the Stars artists. The committee includes three commissioners and one outside community member.

• Approved minutes from January 17 and January 31, 2024
• Appointed Commissioners Weiss Walter, Bonton, and Reaves to the Walkway of the Stars selection committee
• Appointed Jordan Karney-Chaim from S.D. Institute of Art as an outside community member for the selection committee
• Authorized the Sub-Committee to select an alternate if Ms. Karney-Chaim is unavailable

Community Police Oversight Board

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss police department updates, a homeless outreach program presentation, and the independent police auditor's report. The board will also review the final draft of its 2024 work plan and receive a report on interviews for mediation services. Public comments are limited to three minutes per item.

• Approval of minutes from January 17, 2024 meeting
• La Mesa Police Department updates on staffing and recruitment
• Presentation on Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement (HOME) Program
• 2024 Community Police Oversight Board Work Plan final draft (information item)
• Report on interview with JL Group, LLC for RFP 24-12 mediation services

The Community Police Oversight Board approved minor edits to its 2024 Work Plan and forwarded it to the City Council. The Board also approved the minutes from the January 17, 2024 meeting.

• Approved minor edits to 2024 Community Police Oversight Board Work Plan and forwarded to City Council (7-0)
• Approved minutes for January 17, 2024 meeting (6-0)

Planning Commission

The agenda for the La Mesa Planning Commission meeting of February 21, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

The agenda for the La Mesa Community Parking Commission meeting on 2024-02-20 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss the Climate Action Plan Update and Equity Ad Hoc Subcommittee, the 2024 work plan, and the creation of new ad hoc subcommittees. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the December 18, 2023 meeting. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Climate Action Plan Update and Equity Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires February 2024)
• Discussion of 2024 Environmental Sustainability Commission Work Plan Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires February 2024)
• Discussion of creating new ad hoc subcommittees
• Approval of minutes from December 18, 2023 regular meeting

The Environmental Sustainability Commission approved its 2024 Work Plan and extended the Climate Action Plan and Equity subcommittee. The body also established new subcommittees to focus on building energy efficiency and grant assistance.

• Approved 2024 Environmental Sustainability Commission Work Plan (5-0-2)
• Extended Climate Action Plan and Equity Ad Hoc Subcommittee until May 2024 (5-0-2)
• Created Building Energy Efficiency ad hoc subcommittee until May 2024 (5-0-2)
• Created Grant Assistance ad hoc subcommittee until May 2024 (5-0-2)
• Tabled approval of December 18, 2023 meeting minutes to March 18, 2024

Parks and Recreation Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on February 14, 2024, 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.

Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee

This agenda for the La Mesa Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee meeting on 2024-02-14 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

City Council

The La Mesa City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a proposed ordinance limiting single-use plastics, a policy on plastic bottled water at sponsored events, and a contract for the Downtown Village Specific Plan update. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving minutes, a police grant agreement, a state loan, and a sidewalk easement vacation, plus appointments to city commissions.

• Resolution awarding RFP 24-06 to Rick Engineering Company for Phase 1 of the Downtown Village Specific Plan Update
• Consideration of directing staff to draft an ordinance limiting single-use plastics and other trash contributors
• Consideration of a policy prohibiting sponsored events from providing or selling plastic bottled water
• Resolution authorizing police agreement with San Diego County Sheriff's Department for Operation Stonegarden Grant
• Resolution ordering summary vacation of a sidewalk/utility easement at 4757 Palm Avenue

The City Council established an ad hoc subcommittee to research and draft ordinances limiting single-use plastics, polystyrene, and balloons. The Council also approved several board appointments and a professional services contract for the Downtown Village Specific Plan Update.

• Created ad hoc subcommittee to research single-use plastic and polystyrene limits (5-0)
• Awarded professional services contract to RICK Engineering Company for Downtown Village Specific Plan Update Phase 1 (5-0)
• Appointed Sherida Bonton to the Arts and Culture Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Alison Morita to the Design Review Board (5-0)
• Approved summary vacation of easement at 4757 Palm Avenue (5-0)
• Authorized Police Chief to enter Stonegarden Grant agreement with SD County Sheriff (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions for State Revolving Fund Loan No. 8608-110 (5-0)
• Denied proposal to prohibit plastic bottled water at sponsored events (2-3)

Design Review Board

This Design Review Board agenda is entirely procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains only interface text from the eSCRIBE software and no actual meeting content.

Youth Advisory Commission

The La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission holds a regular meeting to approve January minutes and discuss current business items including an Arts and Culture Commission mural project, Teen Talk, and a Collier Park event debrief. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda beyond the minutes approval.

• Approval of minutes from January 8, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of Arts and Culture Commission mural project
• Discussion of Teen Talk program
• Debrief of Collier Park event

The commission approved the minutes from the January 8, 2024, meeting. Members discussed school mental health and shared positive feedback regarding a recent event at Collier Park.

• Approved minutes of the January 8, 2024 meeting

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with two public hearings. They will consider approving a site development plan and special permit for a single-family residence with a detached workshop on a vacant lot on Alto Drive, and a resolution to modify an existing conditional use permit to allow adult-use cannabis cultivation at 8141 Center Street. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes, consent calendar, and public comments.

• Project 2023-0937: Site development plan and special permit for a single-family residence with detached workshop on Alto Drive (R1S-P zone)
• Project 2022-1467: Resolution to modify CUP 17-94 to allow adult-use cannabis cultivation at 8141 Center Street (M zone)
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per item; eComments due 24 hours prior
• Meeting held in City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue

The Planning Commission approved a site development plan for a single-family home on Alto Drive. The Commission also approved a modification to a conditional use permit to allow adult use cannabis cultivation on Center Street.

• Approved Site Development Plan and Special Permit for single-family residence and workshop on Alto Drive (Project 2023-0937)
• Approved modification of Conditional Use Permit (CUP 17-94) to allow adult use cannabis cultivation at 8141 Center Street (Project 2022-1467)

Mobility Commission

The Commission will review an update on the La Mesa Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP). Members will also consider approving the 2024 Work Plan and an accessible space request for 7943 Pasadena Ave.

• LRSP update presentation by Mike Kinnard
• Approval of the 2024 Final Work Plan
• Recommendation of approval for accessible space request at 7943 Pasadena Ave
• Discussion of CIP, CAP, and Vision Zero related projects for future budget consideration

The Mobility Commission approved the 2024 Work Plan and a request for an accessible space at 7943 Pasadena Ave. Several agenda items, including the LRSP Update and standing discussions, were postponed to the March 6 meeting.

• Approved December 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Work Plan 2024
• Approved accessible space request for 7943 Pasadena Ave.
• Postponed LRSP Update Presentation to March 6, 2024
• Postponed Standing Discussion and Recommendations to March 6, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

The La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss the 2024 Work Plan. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the December 5, 2023, meeting.

• Approval of December 5, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion of the 2024 Historic Preservation Commission Work Plan

The La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission approved the minutes from its December 5, 2023 meeting. The Commission also voted to move goal #1 to position #4 in its 2024 Work Plan. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved December 5, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Moved goal #1 to #4 in 2024 Work Plan (7-0)

La Mesa Community Parking Commission Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the La Mesa Community Parking Commission. The agenda contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE system and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no substantive business is listed.

Arts and Culture Commission Special Meeting

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission is holding a special meeting to consider a recommendation to hire ArtReach for the Collier Park mural project. The agenda includes public comment periods and standard procedural items, with the mural contract as the only substantive business.

• Consideration of recommendation to hire ArtReach for Collier Park mural project
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per item
• Meeting held at La Mesa Community Center, 4975 Memorial Drive
• Remote participation via Zoom webinar

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission held a special meeting to consider hiring ArtReach for a mural project at Collier Park. The commission approved a motion to recommend entering into a Professional Services Agreement with ArtReach. No public comments or conflict disclosures were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved motion to recommend Professional Services Agreement with ArtReach for Collier Park mural

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

The La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the minutes from September 27, 2023, approve the 2024 work plan, and elect officers for 2024. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Approval of minutes from September 27, 2023 regular meeting
• Approve the 2024 Work Plan
• Election of 2024 officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary)

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special closed-session meeting of the La Mesa City Council. The only substantive item is a conference with legal counsel regarding a pending workers' compensation claim, Michael Stanton vs. City of La Mesa. No public action or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on pending workers' compensation claim (Michael Stanton vs. City of La Mesa)

The City Council held a special meeting that primarily consisted of a closed session regarding a workers compensation claim. The City Attorney announced that no reportable actions were taken during the session.

City Council

The La Mesa City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent calendar that includes contract change orders for the citywide guardrail upgrades project and engineering inspection services, as well as a resolution approving funds for public art projects. The council will also conduct interviews for vacancies on the Arts and Culture Commission and the Design Review Board, and receive presentations on the Climate Action Plan, green business recognition, and development services process improvements.

• Contract change order no. 1 for Citywide Guardrail Upgrades Project (Bid 23-15) to S.B. General Engineering, Inc.
• Resolution approving funds for public art projects, including a mural funding request
• Contract change order 1 to Ardurra Group, Inc. for engineering inspection services, with budget increase of $189,600 for FY 2023-2024
• Interviews for unscheduled vacancy on Arts and Culture Commission
• Interviews for unscheduled vacancy on Design Review Board

The City Council approved several resolutions via the consent calendar, including funding for public art projects and budget increases for engineering services. The council also authorized contract change orders for citywide guardrail upgrades and engineering inspection services.

• Approved funds for public art projects (5-0)
• Approved $189,600 budget increase for Public Works Engineering Division Professional and Specialized Services account (5-0)
• Approved contract change order for citywide guardrail upgrades to S.B. General Engineering, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved contract change order for additional engineering inspection services to Ardurra Group, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved minutes from November 28 and December 12, 2023 meetings (5-0)

Design Review Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Design Review Board meeting on January 22, 2024, 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.

Environmental Sustainability Commission Special Meeting

The Environmental Sustainability Commission is holding a special meeting to receive a progress report on the Climate Action Plan and organics recycling, and to discuss several subcommittee matters, including the Climate Action Plan Update and Equity Ad Hoc Subcommittee, the 2024 work plan, and the creation of new ad hoc subcommittees. The meeting also includes approval of the December 18, 2023 minutes and public comments.

• Climate Action Plan and Organics Recycling Progress Report presentation
• Discussion of Climate Action Plan Update and Equity Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires January 2024)
• Discussion of 2024 Environmental Sustainability Commission Work Plan Ad Hoc Subcommittee
• Discussion of creation of new ad hoc subcommittees
• Approval of minutes from December 18, 2023 regular meeting

Community Police Oversight Board

The Community Police Oversight Board will meet to discuss police department updates and auditor reports. The board will also review the 2024 work plan and the 2023 annual report.

• Approval of November 15, 2023, meeting minutes
• La Mesa Police Department staffing and recruitment updates
• Independent Police Auditor updates
• Review of 2024 Community Police Oversight Board Work Plan
• Review of 2023 Community Police Oversight Board Annual Report

The Board approved the minutes from the November 15, 2023 meeting. Members directed staff to make several amendments to the 2024 CPOB Work Plan, including updating data collection language and removing completed items.

• Approved November 15, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Directed staff to amend 2024 Work Plan data collection and reporting language
• Directed staff to remove completed items from Work Plan Items 2, 4, 5, and 8
• Directed staff to add specific topics to the webpage list in Work Plan Item 5

Arts and Culture Commission

The Commission will meet to conduct annual organizational business. This includes electing a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary, as well as reviewing the 2024 Work Plan.

• Election of Commission Officers (Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary)
• Approval of 2024 Work Plan
• Approval of minutes from the December 14, 2023, Special Meeting

The Commission approved its 2024 work plan for submission to the City Council and elected its officers for the coming term. The body also decided against using donated art for an exchange with Bar, Montenegro.

• Approved draft 2024 work plan for submission to City Council
• Elected Commissioner Childress-Evans (Chair), Commissioner Mounarath (Vice-chair), and Commissioner Lindsay (Secretary)
• Decided not to use donated art from La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation for exchange with Bar, Montenegro
• Approved minutes from December 14, 2023 Special Meeting

Planning Commission

The meeting consisted of procedural items and a discussion regarding a draft work plan. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

The La Mesa Community Parking Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, adopt its 2024 work plan, and discuss replacing mechanical parking meters and an update on the Lemon Avenue parking lot. Public comments are limited to three minutes per item.

• Approval of minutes from October 17, 2023 meeting
• 2024 Community Parking Commission Work Plan
• Mechanical parking meter replacement discussion (work plan item #5)
• Lemon Avenue parking lot update

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and no meeting agenda items. There are no specific topics, discussions, or decisions listed for the Environmental Sustainability Commission.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The La Mesa Community Services Commission is holding a regular meeting to consider approving the minutes from its December 13, 2023 meeting and to adopt its 2024 work plan. The agenda also includes a quarterly public works update presentation and time for public comments.

• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2023 regular meeting
• 2024 Work Plan approval (draft attached)
• Quarterly Public Works Update presentation

The Commission approved the 2024 work plan and the minutes from the December 13, 2023 meeting. Staff provided updates on park projects and upcoming community events.

• Approved minutes of the December 13, 2023 regular meeting
• Approved 2024 work plan

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will hold second readings and consider adopting two ordinances: one adding Chapter 6.07 to the municipal code requiring licensing of tobacco retailers, and another repealing Chapter 3.24 on personnel matters. The council will also make appointments to outside boards and committees, approve the 2024 list of proclamations, and receive an update on the Development Services Process Improvement Plan. Public comments are invited on all items.

• Second reading of ordinance adding Chapter 6.07 requiring licensing of tobacco retailers
• Second reading of ordinance repealing Chapter 3.24 (personnel matters) in its entirety
• Appointments/reappointments to outside boards, commissions, and committees
• Approval of 2024 list of proclamations
• Development Services Process Improvement Plan update

The City Council approved a new ordinance requiring the licensing of tobacco retailers and repealed a municipal code chapter regarding personnel matters. The Council also appointed members to various outside boards, commissions, and internal subcommittees.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-2906 requiring licensing of tobacco retailers (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-2907 repealing Chapter 3.24 regarding personnel matters (5-0)
• Appointed Councilmembers to 10 outside boards and commissions (5-0)
• Appointed Councilmembers to 13 standing and ad hoc subcommittees (5-0)
• Dissolved 5 ad hoc subcommittees including Parking Management and Business Rebound (5-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Shu as primary representative to SANDAG Board (4-1)
• Appointed Councilmember Dillard as alternate representative to SANDAG Board (4-1)
• Appointed Councilmember Dillard as primary and Mayor Arapostathis as alternate to MTS Board (5-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission is holding a regular meeting on January 8, 2024, at the La Mesa Community Center. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the December 11, 2023 meeting, discussion of the Collier Park ribbon cutting event, and a Teen Talk item. Public comments are limited to three minutes per item, with a total of 15 minutes for non-agenda comments.

• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2023 meeting
• Collier Park ribbon cutting event discussion
• Teen Talk discussion
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per item

The La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission approved the minutes of its December 11, 2023 regular meeting, with Commissioner Carey moving and Commissioner Reagan seconding. The Commission received a 15-minute presentation from City staff on the City's Climate Action Plan. Commissioners also noted the Collier Park Ribbon Cutting Event scheduled for Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 8am, and discussed their new classes and schedule changes. The meeting adjourned at 5:25 PM.

• Approved minutes of the December 11, 2023 regular meeting (moved by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Reagan; motion approved)

Mobility Commission

The provided document contains only technical metadata and placeholder text. There are no specific items, discussions, or decisions listed for the La Mesa Mobility Commission meeting on January 3, 2024.

Planning Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Planning Commission meeting on January 3, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Historic Preservation Commission

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and no meeting agenda items. There are no specific topics, projects, or decisions listed for the La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission.