La Mesa public meetings in 2022

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

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City Council

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Design Review Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Design Review Board meeting on December 26, 2022, 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.

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Title 24 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code to update regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) to comply with recent state laws. The commission will also select a vice chair, review the 2023 work plan, and receive an update on city park projects.

• Public hearing on ADU/JADU zoning amendments (Project 2022-2565) to comply with AB 345, AB 2221, and SB 897
• Selection of Vice Chair
• 2023 Planning Commission Work Plan approval
• City Park Projects Update by Susan Richardson, Director of Community Services
• Approval of November 2, 2022 meeting minutes

The Commission requested staff to revise proposed zoning ordinance amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units to specify height limits for new construction within setbacks. The body also approved the 2023 Work Plan and appointed a Vice Chair.

• Approved minutes from November 2, 2022 meeting (3-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Jones as Vice Chair (3-0)
• Approved request for staff to revise Zoning Ordinance regarding ADU height limits in setbacks (3-0)
• Approved 2023 Planning Commission Work Plan (3-0)

Arts and Culture Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission meeting on December 21, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Community Police Oversight Board

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss police department and independent auditor updates, review historical case audit recommendations, and consider the draft 2023 workplan. The board will also approve minutes from its November 16, 2022 meeting.

• Ratify recommendations from the Independent Police Auditor regarding Historical Audits
• Receive quarterly report from the Independent Police Auditor covering July 1–September 30, 2022
• Review draft 2023 Community Police Oversight Board Workplan
• Approve minutes from November 16, 2022 regular meeting

The Community Police Oversight Board approved the Independent Police Auditor's quarterly report for July through September 2022. The Board also approved moving the draft 2023 Work Plan forward for City Council review. No action was taken on police department updates or historical case reviews.

• Approved minutes from November 16, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Approved Independent Police Auditor Quarterly Report (July 1, 2022 – Sept 30, 2022) (8-0)
• Approved moving Draft 2023 Community Police Oversight Board Workplan to City Council (8-0)

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Parking Commission meeting on December 20, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items. The document is essentially empty of any decisions, discussions, or actionable content.

• No agenda items listed

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss its 2023 work plan and the status of several ad hoc subcommittees, including building electrification, small engine phase out, water efficiency, vehicle idling at schools, and climate action plan update. The commission will also select a vice chair and approve the minutes from the November 21, 2022 meeting. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda beyond these discussion items.

• Discussion of 2023 Work Plan Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires January 2023)
• Discussion of Building Electrification Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires February 2023)
• Discussion of Small Engine Phase Out Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires December 2022)
• Discussion of Water Efficiency Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires December 2022)
• Selection of Environmental Sustainability Commission Vice Chair

Parks and Recreation Commission

The La Mesa Community Services Commission is holding a regular hybrid meeting. The main business is approving the 2023 work plan to forward to the City Council, and discussing pocket park assessments. The agenda also includes approval of the November 9, 2022 meeting minutes and public comments.

• Approval of 2023 Work Plan to forward to City Council
• Discussion of Pocket Park Assessments
• Approval of minutes from November 9, 2022 regular meeting

The Commission approved the 2023 Work Plan for submission to the City Council and approved the minutes from the November 9, 2022 meeting. Staff provided updates on the Recreation and Park Master Plan and upcoming park improvements.

• Approved minutes from November 9, 2022 Regular Meeting with spelling correction
• Approved 2023 Work Plan to forward to City Council

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will certify the November 8, 2022 general municipal election results, install newly elected officials, and handle routine consent items including contracts and grants. The agenda also includes a second reading of an ordinance adjusting the Community Relations and Veterans Commission membership.

• Certify November 8, 2022 election results and adopt resolution declaring outcome
• Approve professional services agreement for citywide litter cleanup with I Love A Clean San Diego
• Authorize contract change orders to Parsons for assistant and traffic engineer staff augmentation
• Award construction contract to Select Electric, Inc. for El Cajon Boulevard and Jessie Avenue traffic safety improvements
• Approve grant application for School and Park Mobility Access Improvements Project

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-138 to declare the results of the November 8, 2022, general municipal election and administered oaths of office to the Mayor, City Treasurer, and Councilmembers. The Council also approved several infrastructure contracts and administrative resolutions via the consent calendar.

• Approved certification of November 8, 2022 election results (5-0)
• Installed Mayor Mark Arapostathis, City Treasurer Matthew Strabone, and Councilmembers Patricia N. Dillard and Laura Lothian
• Approved continued use of virtual/hybrid meetings through January 31, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with I Love a Clean San Diego for citywide litter cleanup (5-0)
• Awarded construction contract to Select Electric, Inc. for El Cajon Boulevard and Jessie Avenue traffic safety improvements (5-0)
• Approved grant applications for the School and Park Mobility Access Improvements Project (5-0)
• Approved administrative budget and payment schedule for Successor Agency fiscal year 2023-2024 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-2902 to adjust the number of commissioners on the Community Relations and Veterans Commission (5-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, elect a chairperson, and plan upcoming activities including a Power Hour event, a 2020 Vision Time Capsule ceremony, and Teen Talk. The agenda is mostly procedural with no major policy decisions.

• Approval of November 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Election of Chairperson
• Select date, time, and location for Power Hour
• Select proposed date of 1/23/2023 for 2020 Vision Time Capsule
• Discussion of Teen Talk

The Commission elected Zaida Connelly as Chairperson and Samantha Luevano as Vice-chair. The body also approved dates for a Power Hour event and the opening of the 2020 Vision Time Capsule.

• Approved minutes from November 14, 2022 meeting
• Elected Zaida Connelly as Chairperson
• Elected Samantha Luevano as Vice-chair
• Approved Power Hour for February 27, 2023, 4:30pm at Rolando Elementary
• Approved opening of 2020 Vision Time Capsule for January 23, 2023, 4:30pm

Mobility Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Mobility Commission meeting on December 7, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no actionable content.

Planning Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Planning Commission meeting on December 7, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

Historic Preservation Commission

The La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider three main items: a continuance of proposed exterior alterations to a commercial storefront at 8321 La Mesa Boulevard, a Certificate of Appropriateness for a detached accessory dwelling unit at 8242 Vista Drive, and a discussion of the 2023 work plan. The meeting also includes approval of the November 1, 2022 minutes and public comments.

• Continuance of Project 2022-1721 (Pteroleon LLC): exterior alterations to commercial storefront at 8321 La Mesa Boulevard, Cannon Hardware, in CD-D zone
• Project 2022-2452 (Murray): Certificate of Appropriateness for detached ADU at 8242 Vista Drive, in Date Avenue Historic District
• 2023 Work Plan discussion
• Approval of November 1, 2022 meeting minutes

The Historic Preservation Commission approved exterior alterations for a commercial storefront and a detached accessory dwelling unit. The commission also adopted the 2023 Work Plan with one modification to Goal #1.

• Approved minutes from November 1, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved Certification of Action for exterior alterations at 8321 La Mesa Boulevard (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for detached accessory dwelling unit at 8242 Vista Drive (6-0)
• Approved 2023 Work Plan with Goal #1 status changed to pending City Council direction (6-0)

Design Review Board

The La Mesa Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting to consider a proposed addition to an existing wholesale warehouse facility (Costco) at 8125 Fletcher Parkway, along with approving minutes from prior meetings and selecting a chair and vice chair. The meeting is open for public comment in person or via Zoom.

• Consideration of Project 2021-24 (Costco): proposed addition to existing wholesale warehouse at 8125 Fletcher Parkway in CM-F-D zone
• Approval of minutes from June 13, 2022 and September 12, 2022 meetings
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

The Board approved a proposed addition to the wholesale warehouse facility at 8125 Fletcher Parkway. The approval is subject to specific conditions regarding the mechanical equipment enclosure and tree installation sizes.

• Approved Project 2021-24 (Costco) addition at 8125 Fletcher Parkway (4-0)
• Selected Board member Taylor as Chair (4-0)
• Approved June 13, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved September 12, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will consider consent items including a $7 million state loan for sewer inflow/infiltration work, a $279,000 police grant agreement, and an emergency fire truck purchase. They will also hold first reading of an ordinance to adjust the Community Relations and Veterans Commission membership, and second readings for the 2022 building and fire codes. Councilmember-initiated items include drafting policies for public notification of significant development projects and amending commission work plans.

• Resolution to apply for $7,000,000 State Revolving Fund loan for Sewer Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Project Phase 7
• Resolution authorizing police MOA with San Diego County Sheriff for Operation Stonegarden Grant ($279,000)
• Resolution approving emergency purchase of replacement Pierce Triple Combination Pumper for Fire Department
• Ordinance (first reading) to adjust number of commissioners on Community Relations and Veterans Commission
• Second reading of ordinances adopting 2022 California Building Standards Code and Fire Code

The City Council approved the 2022 editions of the California Building Standards Code and the California Fire Code. The Council also authorized a $7 million loan application for sewer mitigation and approved several historic landmark designations.

• Adopted 2022 California Building Standards Code (5-0)
• Adopted 2022 California Fire Code (5-0)
• Approved $7M State Revolving Fund loan application for sewer inflow and infiltration mitigation (5-0)
• Designated 4517 Date Avenue as a historic landmark and established preservation agreement (5-0)
• Approved preservation agreement for Roach-Porter House at 4990 Porter Hill Road (5-0)
• Authorized $279,000 Operation Stonegarden grant agreement with SD County Sheriff (5-0)
• Approved emergency purchase of a replacement Pierce triple combination pumper for Fire Department (5-0)
• Directed staff to seek funding for Spring Street and trolley line grade separation feasibility study (5-0)

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss several items, including the 2022-2023 CivicSpark Fellows, the status of four expiring ad hoc subcommittees (Building Electrification, Small Engine Phase Out, Water Efficiency, Vehicle Idling at Schools), the creation of new subcommittees, and Climate Action Plan Amendment No. 2. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the October 17, 2022 meeting and discuss scheduling for December 2022 and January 2023 meetings. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Discussion of Climate Action Plan Amendment No. 2
• Discussion of 2022-2023 CivicSpark Fellows
• Discussion of Building Electrification Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires November 2022)
• Discussion of Small Engine Phase Out Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires December 2022)
• Discussion of creating new ad hoc subcommittees

Arts and Culture Commission

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission is holding a regular hybrid meeting to approve the 2023 Work Plan and receive updates on ongoing items including the Public Art Policy, a survey, and creating awareness. The agenda also includes approval of the October 19, 2022 meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Approval of 2023 Work Plan
• Approval of minutes from October 19, 2022 meeting
• Updates on Public Art Policy, Survey, and Creating Awareness

The Commission approved the minutes from the October 19, 2022 meeting. Members discussed the 2023 work plan and the current status of the public arts survey. A new sub-committee was established to focus on Commission branding.

• Approved minutes from October 19, 2022 meeting
• Created new sub-committee for Commission branding (Commissioners Weiss Walter and Reaves)
• Updated Creating Awareness sub-committee (Commissioner Mounarath replaced Commissioner Weiss Walter)

Community Police Oversight Board

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board is meeting to receive reports on police department updates, independent police auditor findings, and historical case reviews. The board will also discuss a community survey and provide feedback on the 2022 workplan to guide the 2023 plan. The agenda is largely informational, with no major decisions or contracts listed.

• Approval of minutes from July 20, August 17, and September 21, 2022 meetings
• Independent Police Auditor report on historical case reviews (5 audit reports attached)
• Update on Community Police Oversight Board survey from Chair Castaños
• Review of 2022 workplan and feedback for 2023 workplan
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

The Community Police Oversight Board approved the Independent Police Auditor's report on five historical case audits. The board included a recommendation for the Police Chief to review additional officer training for child development. The board also approved minutes from three previous meetings.

• Approved minutes for July 20, 2022 meeting (9-0)
• Approved minutes for August 17 and September 21, 2022 meetings (9-0)
• Ratified IPA report on five Historical Case Audits and recommendation for Police Chief to review additional child development training (9-1)

Youth Advisory Commission

The La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss upcoming activities, including a 2023 work plan, a school event, a holiday fundraiser, a spring workshop, and a time capsule opening ceremony. The agenda is largely planning-focused with no major policy decisions or contracts.

• Approval of minutes from May 9, 2022 meeting
• 2023 Work Plan Review
• Select school site and date for Power Hour games for ESS program
• Discuss dates for Holiday Cheer fundraiser
• Select date for 2020 Vision Time Capsule opening ceremony

The commission approved the minutes from May 9, 2022, and the 2023 Work Plan. Members discussed potential topics for a Spring Teen Talk workshop and a time capsule opening date, but deferred votes to the December meeting.

• Approved May 9, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved 2023 Work Plan
• Decided not to host Holiday Cheer fundraising event

Parks and Recreation Commission

The La Mesa Community Services Commission will hold a regular hybrid meeting to approve the minutes from October 12, 2022, and review progress on the 2022 work plan before considering approval of the 2023 work plan. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker, and eComments are accepted until 24 hours before the meeting.

• Approval of minutes from October 12, 2022 regular meeting
• Review of 2022 work plan progress
• Approval of 2023 work plan

The Commission approved the minutes from the October 12, 2022 meeting. Commissioners reviewed progress on the 2022 work plan and collaborated on a draft for the 2023 work plan.

• Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will hold a regular meeting with several routine items and one substantive ordinance. The council will consider the first reading of an ordinance adopting the 2022 California Fire Code, which would update local fire safety regulations. They will also vote on appointing Lori Wilcox to fill a vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission, receive the City Treasurer's final quarterly report, and approve meeting minutes.

• First reading of ordinance adopting 2022 California Fire Code (CCR, T-24, P-9) with amendments
• Resolution appointing Lori Wilcox to the Historic Preservation Commission
• City Treasurer's final quarterly report presentation
• Recognition of outgoing City Treasurer Eldon 'Bud' Vogt
• Approval of minutes from October 11 and October 25, 2022 meetings

The City Council appointed a new member to the Historic Preservation Commission and approved the first reading of an ordinance to adopt the 2022 California Fire Code. The council also approved meeting minutes from October and recognized outgoing City Treasurer Eldon "Bud" Vogt.

• Appointed Lori Wilcox to the Historic Preservation Commission (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to adopt 2022 California Fire Code (5-0)
• Approved minutes for October 11 and October 25, 2022 meetings (5-0)
• Approved motion to waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions (5-0)

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on November 2, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers. The main item is consideration of an appeal of a determination by the Director of Community Development regarding a bank use in the RB (Residential Business) Zone. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from its September 21, 2022 meeting.

• Appeal of a determination on a bank use in the RB (Residential Business) Zone (Project 2022-2200)
• Approval of minutes from the September 21, 2022 Planning Commission meeting
• Public comments allowed for agenda and non-agenda items
• Meeting held in-person and virtually via Zoom per AB 361

The Planning Commission approved a determination allowing banking services in the RB (Residential Business) Zone provided they meet specific operational parameters. The commission also directed staff to update the zoning regulation in the next general update.

• Approved minutes from September 21, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved bank use in RB Zone if meeting staff report operational parameters (5-0)

Mobility Commission

The La Mesa Mobility Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including the approval of a revised Neighborhood Traffic Management Program and the approval of minutes from past meetings. The commission will also receive updates on city landscape median maintenance, silent gates at trolley crossings, and a discussion on a south-bound bike lane approach at Baltimore Dr. and University Ave.

• Approval of revised Neighborhood Traffic Management Program with annual report and ranking matrix
• Discussion of south-bound bike lane approach at Baltimore Dr. and University Ave.
• Status update on city landscape median maintenance
• Status update on silent gates at trolley crossings
• Approval of minutes from three prior meetings (Dec 2021, Jan 2022, Sep 2022)

The Commission approved the 2022 Ranked List of Streets Requesting Traffic Calming and the 2022-2023 work plan. The plan includes construction and design phases for traffic calming on Olive Avenue, Highwood Avenue, El Paso Street, Garfield Drive, Henderson Drive, and Lemon Avenue.

• Approved 2022 Ranked List of Streets Requesting Traffic Calming, removing Quadrant 4 items older than 10 years (7-0)
• Approved Neighborhood Traffic Management Program annual report and 2022-2023 work plan (7-0)
• Approved Phase 3 construction on Olive Avenue between Normal Avenue and Muriel Place (7-0)
• Approved Phase 2 design on Highwood Avenue between Eastridge Drive and Cinthia Street (7-0)
• Approved Phase 2 design on El Paso Street between Lake Murray Blvd and Amarillo Avenue (7-0)
• Approved Phase 1 traffic calming for Garfield Drive, Henderson Drive, and Lemon Avenue between Garfield and Wood (7-0)
• Approved minutes for December 1, 2021, meeting with specific comments struck from record
• Approved minutes for January 5, 2022, and September 7, 2022, meetings

Historic Preservation Commission

The La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission will consider two property actions: a Certificate of Appropriateness for a detached accessory dwelling unit at a designated historic landmark on Palm Avenue, and a request to designate a Date Avenue property as a historic landmark with a Mills Act preservation agreement. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and selection of chair and vice chair.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for detached ADU at 4580 Palm Avenue (APN 494-613-06-00), a locally designated historic landmark in R3 zone
• Historic landmark designation and Mills Act agreement for 4517 Date Avenue (APN 470-640-11-00) in R1 zone
• Approval of October 4, 2022 meeting minutes
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair

The Commission recommended City Council approval to designate 4517 Date Avenue as a historic landmark and establish a Mills Act agreement for the site. It also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a detached accessory dwelling unit at 4580 Palm Avenue.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for detached accessory dwelling unit at 4580 Palm Avenue (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approval to landmark the Ovid and Helen Thompson House at 4517 Date Avenue (5-0)
• Approved establishment of a Mills Act Agreement for 4517 Date Avenue (5-0)
• Approved keeping appointment status quo for Chair and Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved October 4, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

The La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission is holding a regular hybrid meeting on October 26, 2022, at the Adult Enrichment Center. The sole agenda item is a presentation: a Community Conversation co-hosted with the La Mesa Police Department, viewable in person, on Zoom, by phone, or on Facebook Live. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Community Conversation presentation with La Mesa Police Department
• Hybrid meeting via Zoom webinar ID 870 7976 9622
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• eComments accepted until 24 hours before meeting

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar of routine items, including a software purchase agreement, an all-way stop control installation, and a vehicle purchase. The council will also consider re-authorizing hybrid meetings for November 2022.

• Resolution to purchase Cartegraph Systems operation and maintenance software
• Resolution to install all-way stop control at Allison Avenue and Palm Avenue
• Resolution to award purchase of a Chevrolet Bolt EUV to Bob Stall Chevrolet
• Resolution re-authorizing virtual/hybrid meetings through November 30, 2022

The City Council approved the installation of an all-way stop control at the western intersection of Allison Avenue and Palm Avenue. Other approved actions included purchasing public works software and a vehicle for building inspection.

• Approved all-way stop control at Allison Avenue and Palm Avenue (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-120 to continue virtual/hybrid meetings through November 30, 2022 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-121 for public works software purchase agreement with Cartegraph Systems, LLC (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-122 to purchase one Chevrolet Bolt EUV from Bob Stall Chevrolet (5-0)

Design Review Board

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Arts and Culture Commission

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from its August 17, 2022 meeting and receive updates on work plan items, including the Public Art Policy, a survey, and creating awareness. The meeting is a hybrid in-person/virtual session under AB 361, with public comment opportunities.

• Approval of minutes from August 17, 2022 regular meeting
• Updates on Public Art Policy
• Updates on Survey
• Updates on Creating Awareness

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission approved the minutes from its August 17, 2022 meeting. Members discussed updates on work plan items, including a public art policy under legal review, a community survey ready for distribution, and options for a community event calendar and website. No substantive decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved minutes from August 17, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Planning Commission meeting on October 19, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

Community Police Oversight Board

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

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

The La Mesa Community Parking Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve the minutes from its August 16, 2022 meeting and review its 2022 work plan. The agenda includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.

• Approval of minutes from August 16, 2022 meeting
• Review of 2022 work plan (attachment: ParComm Work Plan_CC_Calendar 2022_FINAL.pdf)

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, elect a chair and vice chair for the coming year, and discuss several subcommittee topics including building electrification, small engine phase-out, water efficiency education, vehicle idling at schools, and the 2022-2023 CivicSpark Fellows. The most consequential item is a discussion of Climate Action Plan Amendment No. 2. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of minutes from September 19, 2022 regular meeting
• Selection of Commission Chair and Vice Chair for November 2022 to October 2023
• Discussion of 2022-2023 CivicSpark Fellows
• Discussion of Climate Action Plan Amendment No. 2
• Discussion of building electrification, small engine phase-out, water efficiency education, and vehicle idling at schools ad hoc subcommittees

Parks and Recreation Commission

The La Mesa Community Services Commission is holding a regular hybrid meeting. The agenda includes a quarterly Public Works park update, approval of July meeting minutes, annual election of officers, and rotation of park inspection assignments. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Quarterly Public Works Park Update
• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2022 meeting
• Annual election of officers
• Rotation of park inspection assignments

The commission elected Bohan as Chair, Ross as Vice Chair, and Brown as Secretary for 2022-2023. They approved the July 13, 2022 meeting minutes and assigned park inspection duties. Staff reported on park projects including Collier Park groundbreaking and Highwood Park court renovation.

• Approved minutes from July 13, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Elected Bohan as Chair, Ross as Vice Chair, Brown as Secretary for 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Assigned commissioners to quarterly park inspections

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 11, 2022, to consider a consent calendar of routine items, introduce an ordinance adopting the 2022 California Building Standards Code, and hold a public hearing on designating a home at 9190 Brier Road as a historic landmark. The consent calendar includes contracts for consulting services, a budget increase, and ratifications of design review approvals.

• First reading of ordinance adopting 2022 California Building Standards Code
• Resolution to increase Building Division budget by $225,000 for FY 2022-2023
• Ratification of Design Review Board approval for 20,182 sq ft addition at Sharp Grossmont Hospital (5555 Grossmont Center Drive)
• Ratification of Design Review Board approval for mixed-use development at 4757 Palm Avenue
• Public hearing to designate Stanley and Virginia Scott House at 9190 Brier Road as historic landmark and authorize Mills Act agreement

The council voted 4-0 to continue a decision on the Palm Street Ventures mixed-use development at 4757 Palm Avenue, directing staff to return with more information on health and safety issues and Design Review Board conditions. They also approved the Center for Neurosciences addition at Sharp Grossmont Hospital, adopted the 2022 California Building Standards Code, and designated the Stanley and Virginia Scott House at 9190 Brier Road as a historic landmark.

• Continued Palm Street Ventures mixed-use project to later date (4-0)
• Ratified Design Review Board approval of Center for Neurosciences addition at Sharp Grossmont Hospital (5-0)
• Adopted 2022 California Building Standards Code, first reading (5-0)
• Designated 9190 Brier Road as historic landmark and approved Mills Act agreement (5-0)
• Appointed 7 members to Youth Advisory Commission (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items including consultant contracts and pedestrian signal upgrades (5-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss upcoming activities. They will select a school to host games for the ESS program, have an initial discussion on Holiday Cheer, and plan a Teen Talk spring workshop. They will also set a date for the 2020 Vision Time Capsule event.

• Approve minutes from May 9, 2022 meeting
• Select one school to host games for ESS program
• Initial discussion on Holiday Cheer event
• Plan Teen Talk spring workshop
• Select date for 2020 Vision Time Capsule

Design Review Board

This Design Review Board agenda contains only boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. It appears to be a placeholder or procedural notice.

Mobility Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Mobility Commission meeting on October 5, 2022, 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.

Planning Commission

This agenda is procedural boilerplate only, with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document consists solely of system-generated interface text from the eSCRIBE software platform.

Historic Preservation Commission

The La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two items: a proposed Mills Act property preservation agreement for the Roach-Porter House, a designated historic landmark, and proposed exterior alterations to a commercial storefront at Cannon Hardware. The commission will also vote on approving the minutes from its September 6, 2022 meeting.

• Mills Act agreement for Roach-Porter House, 4990 Porter Hill Road (APN 494-820-05-00 and 494-820-06-00)
• Exterior alterations to storefront at 8321 La Mesa Boulevard (APN 494-421-03-00), Cannon Hardware listed in Historic Resources Inventory
• Approval of minutes from September 6, 2022 meeting

The commission approved a property preservation (Mills Act) agreement for the Roach-Porter House, a designated historic landmark at 4990 Porter Hill Road. A proposed exterior alteration to a historic storefront at 8321 La Mesa Boulevard was denied, but the commission voted to continue the project to allow the applicant to reconsider design changes.

• Approved Mills Act agreement for Roach-Porter House (6-0)
• Denied proposed exterior alterations to Cannon Hardware storefront at 8321 La Mesa Boulevard (2-4)
• Voted to continue the storefront project for further design revisions (5-1)

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

The La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission is holding a regular meeting on September 28, 2022, at the Adult Enrichment Center. The agenda includes a presentation titled 'Community Conversation' and public comment periods. No other substantive items are listed.

• Community Conversation presentation by the commission
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Hybrid meeting via Zoom, phone, and Facebook Live

City Council

The La Mesa City Council is meeting to consider a staff report on Phase 3 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expenditures, which includes approving a Commercial Façade Improvement Program and authorizing a Request for Proposals for a litter cleanup program. The consent calendar includes routine items such as minutes, a USPS lease amendment, a traffic safety grant, and municipal code amendments. The council will also appoint a member to the Community Parking Commission and interview Youth Advisory Commission applicants.

• Resolution approving Phase 3 ARPA expenditure recommendations, including Commercial Façade Improvement Program and litter cleanup RFP
• Resolution approving third amendment to USPS lease at 8064 Allison Avenue, appropriating General Fund reserves for brokerage fees
• Resolution accepting California Office of Traffic Safety grant for DUI enforcement and awareness program
• Resolution amending municipal code to install disabled parking space at 4817 71st Street
• Resolution amending municipal code to limit gross vehicle weight on Seneca Place between Jessie and Pomona Avenues to three tons

The City Council unanimously approved Phase 3 expenditure recommendations from the American Rescue Plan Act Ad Hoc Subcommittee, allocating $5.5 million across four programs: a citywide litter removal program, a commercial façade and property improvement grant program, recovery of city revenue losses, and a storm drain infrastructure project. The council also appointed Scott Favero to the Community Parking Commission and approved a consent calendar of routine items including a lease amendment with the USPS and a traffic safety grant.

• Approved $5.5M in ARPA Phase 3 expenditures (5-0): $100K litter removal, $500K façade grants, $2.9M revenue recovery, $2M storm drain project
• Appointed Scott Favero to the Community Parking Commission (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including lease amendment with USPS, traffic safety grant, conflict of interest code amendments, and virtual meeting authorization (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 performance evaluation of the City Manager, conducted behind closed doors under state law. Public comment is allowed before the closed session, but no other business is scheduled.

• Closed session: Public employee performance evaluation of City Manager Greg Humora
• Public comments allowed before closed session (3-minute limit)
• Meeting held in hybrid format via Zoom webinar

The La Mesa City Council met in special session and immediately adjourned to closed session to discuss a public employee performance evaluation for the City Manager. Upon reconvening, the City Attorney reported no reportable actions. The meeting adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• Held closed session for City Manager performance evaluation (Government Code Section 54957)
• No reportable actions announced after closed session

Design Review Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Design Review Board meeting on September 26, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

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, review the Brown Act and Robert's Rules of Order, and consider approving the auditor's quarterly report for April–June 2022. The board will also hear public comments and committee reports.

• Receive presentation on the Ralph M. Brown Act and Robert's Rules of Order
• Approve Independent Police Auditor Quarterly Report for April 1–June 30, 2022
• Police department updates
• Independent police auditor updates
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board approved the Independent Police Auditor's Second Quarterly Report covering April-June 2022, which will be submitted to the City Council. The board also received updates on police department staffing, the new AB 2449 remote meeting law, and the upcoming Oktoberfest event. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved Independent Police Auditor Second Quarterly Report (April 1–June 30, 2022) and directed staff to submit it to City Council

Arts and Culture Commission

This Arts and Culture Commission meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. There are no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed for the meeting.

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on three development projects: expanding an existing cannabis dispensary at 8155 Center Street, adding a 20,182-square-foot Center for Neurosciences at Sharp Grossmont Hospital, and a proposed affordable mixed-use development at 4757 Palm Avenue with a parking modification. The commission will also approve minutes from two prior meetings.

• Conditional use permit amendment to expand adult-use cannabis and medical marijuana dispensary at 8155 Center Street
• Remodel and 20,182 sq ft addition to create two-story Center for Neurosciences at 5555 Grossmont Center Drive
• Affordable mixed-use development with parking reduction at 4757 Palm Avenue
• Approval of minutes from August 3 and August 17, 2022 meetings

The La Mesa Planning Commission approved three substantive items: an amendment to expand an existing adult-use cannabis and medical marijuana dispensary at 8155 Center Street (5-0), a remodel and 20,182-square-foot addition to Sharp Grossmont Hospital for a Center for Neurosciences (4-0, with one abstention), and a parking modification for an affordable mixed-use development at 4757 Palm Avenue (3-1, with one abstention). Minutes from two prior meetings were also approved.

• Approved amendment to conditional use permit to expand The Grove cannabis dispensary at 8155 Center Street (5-0)
• Approved Mitigated Negative Declaration for Sharp Neurosciences project at 5555 Grossmont Center Drive (4-0, Jones abstained)
• Approved remodel and 20,182 sq ft addition for Sharp Neurosciences Center (4-0, Jones abstained)
• Approved parking modification for affordable mixed-use development at 4757 Palm Avenue (3-1, Coston abstained)
• Approved minutes of August 3, 2022 Planning Commission meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 17, 2022 Planning Commission meeting (5-0)

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

This is the agenda for the La Mesa Community Parking Commission meeting on September 20, 2022. The agenda text is entirely procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. No substantive business is scheduled for this meeting.

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss several items, including a climate action plan amendment and updates from ad hoc subcommittees on building electrification, small engine phase-out, water efficiency education, and vehicle idling at schools. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a prior special meeting. No final decisions are listed; most items are discussions.

• Discussion of Climate Action Plan Amendment No. 2
• Discussion of Building Electrification Ad Hoc Subcommittee
• Discussion of Small Engine Phase Out Ad Hoc Subcommittee
• Discussion of Water Efficiency Education Ad Hoc Subcommittee
• Discussion of Vehicle Idling at Schools Ad Hoc Subcommittee

City Council

The La Mesa City Council is meeting to consider routine consent items, including adopting the 6th Cycle Housing Element update, plus a staff report on Village Enhancement Fund funding and a public hearing on vacating excess right-of-way on Seneca Place. A council-initiated discussion will address ensuring a prompt, compliant submission of the updated Housing Element.

• Adopt resolution for 6th Cycle Housing Element update
• Approve $54,910 appropriation from Downtown Parking Fund for Village Enhancement Fund
• Vacate excess right-of-way on Seneca Place
• Purchase 4 Ford Police Interceptor hybrids and 2 Ford F-150 trucks from Penske Ford
• Accept $46,234 State Homeland Security Grant and $40,000 San Diego Foundation grant for fitness equipment

The City Council approved allocating $54,910 from the Downtown Parking Fund to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Downtown Village Enhancement Fund budget, funding four events and an ad campaign. The Housing Element update item was deleted from the consent calendar. Council directed staff to make a compliant submission for the updated Housing Element.

• Approved $54,910 allocation for downtown village enhancement programs (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 10.1-10.10 except item 10.9 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution appointing Grossmont Union High School District representative to Community Services Commission (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Home Start, Inc. for housing navigation services (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of 4 police hybrid vehicles and 2 public works trucks from Penske Ford (5-0)
• Accepted $46,234 state homeland security grant for terrorism preparedness (5-0)
• Accepted $40,000 San Diego Foundation grant for fitness equipment at La Mesita Park (5-0)
• Approved summary vacation of excess right-of-way on Seneca Place (5-0)

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special meeting with a closed session item. The City Council will discuss a possible amendment to the price and terms of an existing ground lease agreement for the U.S. Post Office property at 8064 Allison Avenue. No action is expected in open session.

• Closed session: conference with real property negotiator regarding 8064 Allison Avenue (U.S. Post Office)
• Possible amendment to price and terms of existing ground lease agreement
• City negotiator: Greg Humora, City Manager; negotiating with Sarah West

The City Council met in special session and immediately adjourned to closed session to discuss a possible amendment to the ground lease for the U.S. Post Office property at 8064 Allison Avenue. No reportable actions were taken in closed session, and the meeting adjourned after five minutes.

• Held closed session to negotiate lease terms for 8064 Allison Avenue (U.S. Post Office)
• No reportable actions announced after closed session

Youth Advisory Commission

The La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from May 9, 2022, and discuss upcoming activities including a school games event, holiday cheer, a spring workshop, and a time capsule date. The agenda is mostly routine business and planning discussions with no major policy decisions or contracts.

• Approve minutes from May 9, 2022 meeting
• Select a school to host games for the ESS program
• Initial discussion of Holiday Cheer event
• Discuss Teen Talk Spring Workshop
• Select date for 2020 Vision Time Capsule

Design Review Board

The La Mesa Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting to consider a remodel and addition to the existing single-story rehabilitation center at 5555 Grossmont Center Drive, creating a two-story Center for Neurosciences. The board will also select a chair and vice chair and approve minutes from the June 13, 2022 meeting.

• Project No. 2021-43: remodel and addition to create two-story Center for Neurosciences at 5555 Grossmont Center Drive (APN 490-340-23-00) in RB-G-D zone
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of minutes from June 13, 2022 Design Review Board meeting

The Design Review Board approved Project No. 2021-43, a remodel and addition to create a two-story Center for Neurosciences at 5555 Grossmont Center Drive, with a condition to add more canopy trees for shade in the public plaza. The vote was 2-0, with one member absent. The selection of Chair and Vice Chair and approval of June 13, 2022 minutes were continued to the next meeting.

• Approved Project 2021-43 for neurosciences center remodel (2-0)
• Condition added: applicant shall provide more canopy trees for shade in public plaza
• Continued Chair and Vice Chair selection to next meeting
• Continued approval of June 13, 2022 minutes to next meeting

Mobility Commission

The La Mesa Mobility Commission is meeting to consider two resident requests: a blue curb (accessible parking) at 4817 71st Street and a 3-ton weight limit sign on Seneca Place between Jessie Avenue and Pomona Avenue. The commission will also approve minutes from its March 2, 2022 meeting. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Request for blue curb at 4817 71st Street (Request No. 22210)
• Request for 3-ton weight limit sign on Seneca Place between Jessie Ave and Pomona Ave (Request No. 18548)
• Approval of minutes from March 2, 2022 meeting

The Mobility Commission voted 5-1 to approve a request for a blue accessible parking curb at 4817 71st Street, and unanimously approved a 3-ton weight limit sign on Seneca Place between Jessie Ave and Pomona Ave. Both items will be forwarded to the City Council. The commission also approved the minutes from March 2, 2022, with a 4-0 vote and three abstentions.

• Approved blue curb request at 4817 71st Street (5-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved 3-ton weight limit sign on Seneca Place between Jessie Ave and Pomona Ave (7-0)
• Approved minutes from March 2, 2022 meeting (4-0, 3 abstentions)

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with no public hearings. The main business item is a resolution to deny Project 2018-08, the Alvarado Specific Plan at 7407 Alvarado Road. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 3, 2022 meeting and assign duties for the next meeting.

• Resolution of Denial for Project 2018-08 (Alvarado Specific Plan), 7407 Alvarado Road
• Approval of minutes from August 3, 2022 Planning Commission meeting
• Assignments for Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance and Procedural Rules for next meeting

The commission approved a resolution of denial for Project 2018-08 (Alvarado Specific Plan) at 7407 Alvarado Road, voting 4-0. The August 3, 2022 meeting minutes were tabled for later consideration. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution of Denial for Project 2018-08 (Alvarado Specific Plan) at 7407 Alvarado Road (4-0)
• Tabled approval of August 3, 2022 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a request to designate 9190 Brier Road as a historic landmark and establish a Mills Act preservation agreement. The commission will also review a Certificate of Appropriateness for an accessory dwelling unit at 4587 Date Avenue in the Date Avenue Historic District, discuss an update to the Historic Resources Inventory, approve May 3, 2022 minutes, and select a chair and vice chair.

• Historic landmark designation and Mills Act agreement for 9190 Brier Road (APN 490-402-72-00)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for accessory dwelling unit at 4587 Date Avenue (APN 470-614-11-00)
• Historic Resources Inventory update discussion
• Approval of May 3, 2022 meeting minutes
• Selection of chair and vice chair

The commission approved designating 9190 Brier Road as a historic landmark and established a Mills Act agreement for the property, both by 4-0 votes. It also approved a certificate of appropriateness for an accessory dwelling unit at 4587 Date Avenue in the Date Avenue Historic District. The minutes from May 3, 2022, were approved.

• Designated 9190 Brier Road as a Historic Landmark with 'in kind' improvements (4-0)
• Established a Mills Act Agreement for 9190 Brier Road (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for accessory dwelling unit at 4587 Date Avenue (4-0)
• Approved minutes of May 3, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

The La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission is meeting to approve June meeting minutes, plan upcoming Community Conversations on disability services, homelessness, and a veterans services fair, and consider canceling its November and December meetings. The agenda is largely procedural and planning-focused, with no major policy decisions or financial items.

• Approve June 22, 2022 meeting minutes
• Plan September Community Conversation on Disability Services
• Plan October Community Conversation on Homelessness panel
• Plan November Community Conversation on Veteran's services fair
• Consider canceling November and December meetings

City Council

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Design Review Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Design Review Board meeting on August 22, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings.

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Alvarado Specific Plan, a proposal to build approximately 900 dwelling units in four apartment buildings, possibly including student housing and commercial uses, on a 12-acre site at 7407 Alvarado Road. The commission will also handle routine items like minutes, public comments, and assignments for future meetings.

• Public hearing on Project 2018-08 (Alvarado Specific Plan) for ~900 dwelling units in four apartment buildings on ~12 acres at 7407 Alvarado Road
• Site is in the CM-F-D (Light Industrial and Commercial Service / Floodway Overlay / Urban Design Overlay) Zone
• Includes review of a Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) and grading plans
• Meeting is hybrid (in-person and via Zoom) with public comments limited to 3 minutes

The La Mesa Planning Commission voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend denial of Project 2018-08, the Alvarado Specific Plan, which proposed approximately 900 dwelling units in four apartment buildings with possible student housing and commercial uses on a 12-acre site at 7407 Alvarado Road. The motion cited incompatibility with the area, neighborhood, and city's community identity, as well as inconsistency with the General Plan's Land Use Element goals. The motion failed 0-5, meaning the commission recommended denial to the City Council.

• Denied Alvarado Specific Plan (900 units, 12 acres at 7407 Alvarado Road) via motion to recommend denial to City Council (0-5 vote)
• Motion included friendly amendments on objective standards and affordable housing concerns

Arts and Culture Commission

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission is holding a regular hybrid meeting. The agenda includes approval of the June 15, 2022 meeting minutes and subcommittee reports on public arts policy, a survey of artists and the community, a list of organizations and studios, and the website. Public comments are invited in person, via Zoom, or by eComment.

• Approval of minutes from June 15, 2022 regular meeting
• Subcommittee report: Public Arts Policy
• Subcommittee report: Survey of artists and community
• Subcommittee report: List of organizations and studios
• Subcommittee report: Website

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission approved the minutes from the June 15, 2022 meeting. Staff reported that the draft Public Arts Policy is under review by the City Attorney and that a survey of artists will be tested via SurveyMonkey. Commissioners discussed expanding outreach methods beyond the website to build awareness of local arts events.

• Approved minutes of June 15, 2022 meeting

Community Police Oversight Board

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board is holding a regular meeting with updates from the police department and independent police auditor, plus presentations on confidentiality and the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights. The board will also receive a report on historical case reviews for four specific cases. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approve minutes from June 15, 2022 meeting
• Receive report on case numbers CR2018-07, 2019-04, 2019-08, and CR13-0047
• Presentation on confidentiality from General Counsel
• Presentation on Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights
• Police department and independent auditor updates

The board approved the minutes from the June 15, 2022 meeting (7-0, 1 abstention). They received updates from the police chief on staffing, training, and community events, and from the independent police auditor on historical case reviews and quarterly reports. Presentations were given on confidentiality requirements and the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes of June 15, 2022 meeting (7-0, 1 abstention)

La Mesa Community Parking Commission Special Meeting

The La Mesa Community Parking Commission is holding a special meeting to consider funding recommendations for the La Mesa Village Enhancement Fund Program. The only substantive item is a recommendation to the City Council on applications for the program. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, public comments, disclosures, announcements).

• Village Enhancement Fund applications review and funding recommendation to City Council

Environmental Sustainability Commission

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Parks and Recreation Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on August 10, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings.

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will vote on whether to uphold the Planning Commission's approval of a storefront retail medicinal cannabis use at 7901 Hillside Drive, reversing a previous denial. The agenda also includes the award of construction contracts for the Collier Park Renovation Phase 2 and the approval of a study for the San Diego County Library branch. Routine items include the 2022-2023 property tax rate and investment policy.

• Reconsideration of appeal for Project 2017-31 (CUP 17-88), a proposed storefront retail medicinal cannabis use at 7901 Hillside Drive
• Award of construction contract for Collier Park Renovation Phase 2 to De La Fuente Construction, Inc.
• Award of construction management contract for Collier Park Renovation Phase 2 to Schneider CM
• Resolution establishing the property tax rate for bonded indebtedness for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Agreement with Roesling Nakamura Terada Architects for a needs assessment of the La Mesa Branch of the San Diego County Library

The City Council voted 5-0 to rescind its February 8, 2022 decision, deny the appeal, and uphold the Planning Commission's approval of a conditional use permit for a medical cannabis dispensary at 7901 Hillside Drive. The council also approved consent calendar items including resolutions for Collier Park renovation Phase 2 contracts, a library needs assessment, and continued virtual meetings through September 2022.

• Denied appeal and upheld Planning Commission approval of CUP 17-88 for medical cannabis dispensary at 7901 Hillside Drive (5-0)
• Approved Collier Park Renovation Phase 2 construction contract to De La Fuente Construction, Inc. (4-0, Baber abstained)
• Approved Collier Park Renovation Phase 2 construction management contract to Schneider CM (4-0, Baber abstained)
• Approved Collier Park Renovation Phase 2 construction support services contract to NV5 Inc. (4-0, Baber abstained)
• Approved agreement with Roesling Nakamura Terada Architects for library needs assessment and feasibility study (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-087 re-authorizing virtual/hybrid meetings through September 30, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-088 establishing property tax rate for bonded indebtedness FY 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-090 awarding asphalt concrete bid to Superior Ready Mix Concrete and Martin Marietta (5-0)

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the La Mesa City Council, held in hybrid format, with the sole substantive item being a closed-session conference with the city's real property negotiator. The council will discuss a possible amendment to the price and terms of an existing ground lease agreement for the property at 8064 Allison Avenue, which is the U.S. Post Office. No other business items are listed; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Closed session: Conference with real property negotiator re: 8064 Allison Avenue (U.S. Post Office) — possible amendment to price and terms of existing ground lease
• City negotiator: Greg Humora, City Manager; negotiating with Sarah West
• Meeting held pursuant to AB 361 (hybrid in-person/Zoom)
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

The City Council met in special session and immediately adjourned to closed session to discuss a possible amendment to the price and terms of the ground lease for the U.S. Post Office property at 8064 Allison Avenue. After reconvening, the City Attorney announced there were no reportable actions. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Held closed session to discuss lease amendment for 8064 Allison Avenue (U.S. Post Office)
• No reportable actions announced after closed session

Design Review Board

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Environmental Sustainability Commission Special Meeting

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Youth Advisory Commission

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Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to amend an existing Conditional Use Permit (CP-01-91) to allow performance entertainment at Charcoal House Restaurant, located at 9566 Murray Drive in the CN-D zone. The commission will also approve minutes from May 18, 2022, and select a Chair and Vice Chair. The meeting is a regular hybrid session with public comment opportunities.

• Public hearing on Project 2021-26: amendment to Conditional Use Permit CP-01-91 for performance entertainment at 9566 Murray Drive
• Approval of minutes from May 18, 2022 regular Planning Commission meeting
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair

The La Mesa Planning Commission approved an amendment to the existing Conditional Use Permit for Charcoal House Restaurant at 9566 Murray Drive, allowing performance entertainment. The approval includes a condition requiring a report to the commission after one year of operation and a modification to keep doors closed during entertainment hours with signage. The commission also approved the May 18, 2022 minutes and elected Commissioner Torpey as Chair and Commissioner Coston as Vice Chair.

• Approved Project 2021-26 (Charcoal House Restaurant) with conditions (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 18, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Elected Commissioner Torpey as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Commissioner Coston as Vice Chair (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider designating the property at 9190 Brier Road as a historic landmark and establishing a Mills Act preservation agreement. The agenda also includes an update on the Historic Resources Inventory, approval of the May 3, 2022 meeting minutes, and selection of a Chair and Vice Chair. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Public hearing on historic landmark designation and Mills Act agreement for 9190 Brier Road (APN 490-402-72-00)
• Historic Resources Inventory update
• Approval of May 3, 2022 meeting minutes
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

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City Council

The La Mesa City Council is holding a regular meeting with several routine items and two notable discussions. They will hear presentations on the homeless outreach program and the Climate Action Plan, and consider a new administrative citation schedule for the mandatory organics recycling ordinance. The consent calendar includes a construction contract award for the 2022 Annual Concrete Maintenance Project and an agreement with CivicWell for the CivicSpark program.

• Consideration of new administrative citation schedule for Mandatory Organics Recycling and Edible Food Recovery Ordinance
• Award construction contract for Bid 23-04, 2022 Annual Concrete Maintenance Project, to Portillo Concrete, Inc.
• Approve first amendment to professional services agreement with Management Partners for permitting process consulting
• Approve agreement with CivicWell for the CivicSpark program
• Re-authorize virtual/hybrid meetings through August 31, 2022, per AB 361

The City Council directed the Environmental Sustainability Commission and staff to draft an ordinance requiring all new dwellings in La Mesa to be carbon-free (all-electric, no gas), with a recommendation to return as soon as feasible. The motion passed 4-1. The Council also approved a new administrative citation schedule for SB 1383 organics recycling violations, with fines of $25, $50, and $100 for first, second, and subsequent violations, reverting to standard fines after two years. All other agenda items were approved as part of the consent calendar.

• Approved motion to direct carbon-free electric ordinance for new dwellings (4-1)
• Approved SB 1383 administrative citation schedule: $25/$50/$100 fines (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 2022-082: reappointments to boards and commissions (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-082: appointments of Jessi Brown and Parker Ross to Community Services Commission (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Resolution 2022-083 (virtual meetings), 2022-084 (Management Partners), 2022-085 (Portillo Concrete contract), 2022-086 (CivicWell agreement) (5-0)
• Designated Councilmember Lothian as voting delegate and Councilmember Baber as alternate for League of California Cities conference

Design Review Board

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Community Police Oversight Board

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board is meeting to receive updates from its outreach and mediation subcommittees, discuss a proposed audit of ten historical police department cases, and consider forming a subcommittee to review complaint statuses. The board will also hear public comments and police department updates.

• Request Independent Police Auditor to provide written audit reports of ten historical LMPD cases (item 5.4)
• Receive update from Community Outreach Ad-Hoc Subcommittee (item 5.2)
• Receive update from Mediation Ad-Hoc Subcommittee (item 5.3)
• Form ad-hoc subcommittee to review status of existing complaints for upcoming Quarterly Report (item 5.5)
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes; eComments due 24 hours before meeting

The board approved a motion requesting the Independent Police Auditor provide written audit reports on ten historical LMPD cases, with one case under litigation pending legal review. It also formed an ad-hoc subcommittee to review the status of existing complaints ahead of the quarterly report. No other substantive actions were taken; updates from the police chief and subcommittees were informational only.

• Approved motion requesting IPA audit reports on 10 historical LMPD cases (8-0)
• Formed ad-hoc subcommittee to review complaint status (9-0)

Planning Commission

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Arts and Culture Commission

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La Mesa Community Parking Commission

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Environmental Sustainability Commission

The La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission is holding a regular hybrid meeting to review a draft of the 2021 Climate Action Plan Annual Report and a CivicSpark Fellows capstone poster presentation. The commission will also discuss several ad hoc subcommittees, including small engine phase-out, water efficiency education, and the creation of new subcommittees, as well as a proposed Climate Action Plan amendment. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• 2021 Climate Action Plan Annual Report draft presentation
• 2021-2022 CivicSpark Fellows capstone poster presentation
• Discussion of small engine phase out ad hoc subcommittee
• Discussion of water efficiency education ad hoc subcommittee
• Discussion of Climate Action Plan Amendment No. 2

Parks and Recreation Commission

The La Mesa Community Services Commission is meeting to review two draft concept plans for a park at Waite Drive, consider recommending a pickleball striping overlay on court #4 at La Mesita Park, and receive updates on the Collier Park renovation. The agenda also includes a police department park activity report and a public works quarterly park report. No final decisions are listed; most items are presentations or discussions.

• Review of two draft concept plans for Park at Waite Drive from June 15 workshop and June 18 open house
• Presentation of user survey results and consideration of pickleball striping overlay on La Mesita Park court #4
• Collier Park Renovation Project update
• Police Department Park Activity Report
• Public Works Quarterly Park Report

The Commission approved adding pickleball striping to La Mesita Park Court #4 and recommended the City purchase nets. They also approved the June 8, 2022 minutes with a correction. The Public Works quarterly park report was postponed to August, and the Collier Park renovation project bids were rejected and will be re-opened.

• Approved adding pickleball striping to La Mesita Court #4 and purchasing nets
• Approved minutes from June 8, 2022 with correction
• Postponed Public Works quarterly park report to August
• Noted Collier Park construction bids rejected; package to be re-opened

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will consider consent items including awarding a construction contract for the FY22 sewer improvement project, accepting a $16,012 homeland security grant, and adopting a list of road projects funded by SB 1. A public hearing will confirm sewer service charges for fiscal year 2023 to be collected on the county property tax roll. The council will also conduct annual interviews of applicants for city boards and commissions.

• Award construction contract for FY22 sewer improvement project to Kay Construction Company, Inc.
• Approve task order to Ardurra for construction management and inspection services for sewer project
• Accept $16,012 FY21 State Homeland Security Grant Program (UASI) grant
• Adopt list of FY2022-2023 road projects funded by SB 1 (Road Repair and Accountability Act)
• Public hearing to confirm FY2023 sewer service charges for collection on county property tax roll

The La Mesa City Council approved the consent calendar, including awarding a sewer improvement construction contract to Kay Construction Company, Inc., and adopting resolutions for the FY22 sewer project, a $16,012 homeland security grant, and the FY2022-2023 road repair project list. The council also held a public hearing and adopted a resolution confirming sewer service charges for FY2023 to be collected on county property tax rolls. No other substantive decisions were made; board and commission appointments were deferred to the July 26 meeting.

• Approved consent calendar items 8.1-8.6 (5-0)
• Awarded FY22 sewer improvement construction contract to Kay Construction Company, Inc. (Resolution 2022-077)
• Approved task order to Ardurra for construction management on sewer project (Resolution 2022-078)
• Accepted $16,012 State Homeland Security Grant (Resolution 2022-079)
• Adopted FY2022-2023 road repair project list funded by SB 1 (Resolution 2022-080)
• Adopted resolution confirming FY2023 sewer service charges on property tax rolls (Resolution 2022-081, 5-0)

Design Review Board

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Youth Advisory Commission

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Planning Commission

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Mobility Commission

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Historic Preservation Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission meeting on July 5, 2022, contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE agenda management system. No actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

City Council

The La Mesa City Council approved the amended Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget, including appropriations limit and compensation plan changes for unrepresented and contract employees. It also approved several resolutions for contracts, election procedures, and a rejected park renovation bid. All votes were unanimous except for the Collier Park bid rejection, which passed 4-0 with one abstention.

• Adopted amended FY 2022-2023 budget (5-0)
• Adopted appropriations limit for FY 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Approved salary and cafeteria plan changes for unrepresented employees (5-0)
• Approved amendments to City Manager and City Attorney employment agreements (5-0)
• Approved compensation plans for FY 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Rejected Bid No. 22-03 for Collier Park Renovation Project Phase 2 (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved task order to Compass Rose GIS for mapping services ($150,000) (5-0)
• Approved task order to Harris and Associates for wastewater billing ($56,584) (5-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council held a special meeting that included a closed session on existing litigation. After reconvening, the City Attorney announced that the Council unanimously directed staff to agendize reconsideration of the appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of Conditional Use Permit 17-88 for a proposed commercial building and storefront retail medicinal cannabis use at 7901 Hillside Drive. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Directed staff to agendize reconsideration of CUP 17-88 appeal (unanimous)

Environmental Sustainability Commission Special Meeting

The La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss creating new ad hoc subcommittees and Climate Action Plan Amendment No. 2. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the May 16, 2022 regular meeting. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Discussion of Climate Action Plan Amendment No. 2
• Discussion of creation of new ad hoc subcommittees
• Approval of minutes from May 16, 2022 regular meeting

Design Review Board

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

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

The La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss and potentially approve the topic for the November Community Conversation, review the May 25, 2022 meeting minutes, and hear reports from the Community Conversations Subcommittee on September's Ability Awareness and November's Veterans Resources events. The meeting is a hybrid in-person/virtual session with public comment opportunities.

• Approve November Community Conversation topic
• Approve minutes from May 25, 2022 meeting
• Community Conversations Subcommittee reports: September - Ability Awareness, November - Veterans Resources

The commission voted to cancel its July 27, 2022 meeting due to lack of agenda items. It also approved minutes from May 25, 2022, and voted to host a veterans services resource panel for the November Community Conversation. Planning for the September 28, 2022 Ability Awareness conversation is underway, with speakers to be confirmed by August 17.

• Cancelled July 27, 2022 meeting due to lack of agenda items (approved)
• Approved minutes from May 25, 2022 meeting
• Voted to host veterans services resource panel for November Community Conversation
• Set August 17 deadline for speakers/logos for September Community Conversation

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Parking Commission meeting on June 21, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

Environmental Sustainability Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission meeting on June 20, 2022, 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.

Arts and Culture Commission

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss the Arts and Culture Master Plan, receive subcommittee reports, and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.

• Approval of minutes from May 18, 2022 meeting
• Discussion of Arts and Culture Master Plan
• Subcommittee reports on public art policy, survey of artists and community, list of organizations and studios, and resources

The Commission approved the minutes from its May 18, 2022 meeting. Members discussed adding a funding request for an Arts and Culture Master Plan to a future City Council presentation, and subcommittees reported on ongoing projects including the Public Art Policy and a survey of artists. No final decisions were made on these items.

• Approved minutes from May 18, 2022 meeting (motion approved)

Planning Commission

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

Community Police Oversight Board

The Community Police Oversight Board will meet to review previous meeting minutes and receive updates from the La Mesa Police Department. The board will also discuss forming an ad hoc subcommittee to explore mediation.

• Approval of April 20, 2022, and May 18, 2022, meeting minutes
• La Mesa Police Department updates
• Formation of an ad hoc subcommittee to explore mediation

The board approved a motion to establish an Ad Hoc Subcommittee to explore mediation, including five board members, two randomly chosen police officers, a POA representative, and an IPA representative. The board also approved minutes from April and May meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes for April 20 and May 18, 2022 meetings (7-0)
• Established Ad Hoc Subcommittee to explore mediation with 5 board members, 2 police officers, POA rep, and IPA rep (9-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several items including a memorandum of understanding for city employees and updates to the sewer service charge schedule. The agenda also includes ratifying design reviews for residential and commercial developments and discussing budget increases for the Building Division.

• Approval of 2022-2025 Memorandum of Understanding with La Mesa City Employees' Association
• Proposed $200,000 budget increase for Building Division professional and specialized services
• Second reading of ordinance to adjust sewer service charges for fiscal years 2023 through 2025
• Ratification of design review for a 32-unit residential condominium development on High Street
• Review of Quimby Act parkland dedication in-lieu fee and park acquisition impact fees

The La Mesa City Council approved the consent calendar (5-0), adopted the Urban Forest Management Plan (5-0), and approved a resolution to annually proclaim June as LGBTQ+ Month and fly a representative flag (4-1). A resolution revising park development impact fees failed (2-3). The council also approved first reading of an ordinance adjusting commissioner numbers, second readings for CalPERS contract amendment and sewer service charges, and a letter of support for SANDAG's grant application.

• Approved consent calendar items 9.1-9.11 (5-0)
• Adopted Urban Forest Management Plan (5-0)
• Approved annual LGBTQ+ Month proclamation and flag display (4-1)
• Failed to adopt resolution revising park development impact fees (2-3)
• Approved first reading of ordinance adjusting commissioner numbers (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance authorizing CalPERS contract amendment (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance adjusting sewer service charges (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for SANDAG grant application (5-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The La Mesa City Council scheduled a special closed session meeting for June 14, 2022. The session involves a conference with labor negotiators regarding unrepresented employees.

• Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6

The La Mesa City Council met in special session and immediately adjourned to a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with unrepresented employees. Upon reconvening, the City Attorney reported no reportable actions, and the meeting adjourned. No substantive decisions were made.

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

Design Review Board

The La Mesa Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting to consider a proposed mixed-use development at 4757 Palm Avenue in the Downtown Commercial/Urban Design Overlay zone. The board will also approve minutes from its May 9, 2022 meeting. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Project 2021-40 (Palm Street Ventures LLC): mixed-use development at 4757 Palm Avenue, APN 494-410-24-00, CD-D zone
• Approval of minutes from May 9, 2022 regular meeting

The Design Review Board approved a proposed mixed-use development at 4757 Palm Avenue (APN 494-410-24-00) in the CD-D zone, with additional conditions. The motion passed 2-0, with one member absent. The board also approved the minutes from the May 9, 2022 meeting.

• Approved mixed-use development at 4757 Palm Avenue (2-0)
• Approved minutes of May 9, 2022 meeting (2-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission meeting on June 13, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review a presentation regarding Police Department park updates and discuss matters related to the Park at Waite Drive. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the May 11, 2022, regular meeting.

• Police Department Park Updates presentation
• Discussion regarding Park at Waite Drive
• Approval of May 11, 2022, meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the May 11, 2022 meeting. Staff announced upcoming community events for the Waite Drive park project, including a workshop on June 15 and a site tour on June 18. No other formal decisions were made; several project updates were provided.

• Approved minutes from May 11, 2022 regular meeting (motion by Radenheimer, second by Duff)

Historic Preservation Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission meeting on June 7, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings.

Mobility Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Mobility Commission meeting on June 1, 2022, 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.

Planning Commission

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision. No project details, dates, or topics are present in the record.

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

The La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission is holding a regular hybrid meeting. The agenda includes a presentation from Circulate San Diego on pedestrian and bicycle safety for older adults, approval of the March 23, 2022 meeting minutes, and planning discussions for a Flag Day Parade ice cream booth and participation in a Juneteenth celebration at MacArthur Park. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Presentation from Circulate San Diego on Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety for Older Adults
• Approval of minutes from March 23, 2022 meeting
• Flag Day Parade: discuss logistics for ice cream booth, report time 9:30 AM at Adult Enrichment Center
• Participation in Juneteenth Celebration on June 19, 2022 at MacArthur Park

The Commission approved the March 23, 2022 meeting minutes and approved participation in the Juneteenth Celebration with a table staffed by Commissioners Britland, Long, and Chair Sharp. A subcommittee was formed to plan a November veterans services Community Conversation, to be voted on in June. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were discussions or announcements.

• Approved March 23, 2022 meeting minutes (motion by Bloemen, second by Kappel)
• Approved participation in Juneteenth Celebration with CR&V table (motion by Britland, second by Kappel)
• Formed subcommittee for November veterans services Community Conversation (Long, Kappel, Gann), to be voted on in June

City Council

The La Mesa City Council is meeting to consider several routine and significant items, including a first reading of an ordinance to increase sewer service charges over three years, a $100,000 contract for Climate Action Plan consulting, and a $179,140 contract for the Highwood Park Court resurfacing project. The council will also hold a public hearing on the TransNet transportation improvement program and consider a resolution supporting anti-hate legislation. The agenda includes consent calendar items, reports, and public comments.

• Sewer rate increase: 3.4% in FY2023, 3.5% in FY2024, 4.9% in FY2025 (first reading)
• $100,000 contract to University of San Diego Energy Policy Initiatives Center for Climate Action Plan Amendment No. 2
• $179,140 construction contract to Fordyce Construction, Inc. for Highwood Park Court resurfacing
• $57,600 contract to Management Partners for permit process improvement consulting
• Resolution supporting Stop AAPI Hate's No Place for Hate legislative package

The La Mesa City Council approved a 3.4%-4.9% sewer rate increase for fiscal years 2023-2025, awarded a $100,000 climate action plan consulting contract to the University of San Diego, and adopted the TransNet transportation improvement program. It also approved a resolution supporting anti-hate legislation and several consent calendar items, including a $179,140 road resurfacing contract.

• Approved sewer rate increase of 3.4% (FY2023), 3.5% (FY2024), 4.9% (FY2025) (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 contract to University of San Diego for Climate Action Plan Amendment No. 2 (4-1)
• Adopted TransNet Local Street Improvement Program for FY2023-2027 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Stop AAPI Hate legislative package (4-1)
• Approved $179,140 construction contract to Fordyce Construction for Highwood Park Court resurfacing (5-0)
• Approved $57,600 consulting agreement with Management Partners for permit process improvement (5-0)
• Re-authorized virtual/hybrid meetings through June 30, 2022 (5-0)
• Accepted single audit of federally assisted grant programs (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 the La Mesa City Employees Association. No public action or discussion of other business is scheduled.

• Closed session under Government Code Section 54957.6 for labor negotiations
• Agency negotiator: Ms. Freeman
• Employee organization: La Mesa City Employees Association

The La Mesa City Council met in special session on May 24, 2022, and immediately adjourned to closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the La Mesa City Employees Association. No public comments were received, and upon reconvening, the City Attorney reported no reportable actions. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Held closed session for labor negotiations with La Mesa City Employees Association
• No reportable actions from closed session

Design Review Board

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system, with no listed agenda items, attachments, or decisions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no concrete business is described.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a request to reduce the number of required parking spaces for proposed additions and alterations to an existing commercial building. The project is located in the CD-D (Downtown Commercial / Urban Design Overlay) zone.

• Project No. 2021-44: Parking modification request for 8301 La Mesa Blvd

The La Mesa Planning Commission approved a parking modification for a proposed addition and alterations to an existing commercial building at 8301 La Mesa Boulevard, reducing the required number of parking spaces. The motion passed 4-0 with two commissioners absent. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included no hearings or public comments.

• Approved parking modification for 8301 La Mesa Boulevard (4-0)

Arts and Culture Commission

The Commission will review updates from several subcommittees regarding public art policy, artist surveys, and promotional tools. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the April 20, 2022, special meeting.

• Approval of April 20, 2022, special meeting minutes
• Public Art Policy subcommittee report
• List of organizations and studios subcommittee report
• Public and artist survey subcommittee report
• Promotional toolkit subcommittee report

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission approved the minutes from the April 20, 2022 special meeting (5-0). Subcommittees reported on draft public art policy, an arts organizations list, a public survey, and promotional resources, with recommendations to update drafts for future review. No formal decisions were made on these items; they remain in discussion.

• Approved minutes from April 20, 2022 special meeting (5-0)

Community Police Oversight Board

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss police department updates, community conversations, and the independent police auditor's quarterly report. The board will also consider forming an ad-hoc subcommittee for community outreach and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Approval of minutes from March 16, 2022 meeting
• Introduction of new board member
• La Mesa Police Department updates
• Discussion on police department community conversations
• Approval of independent police auditor quarterly report ending March 30, 2022

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board approved the updated Independent Police Auditor quarterly report for the quarter ending March 30, 2022, to be forwarded to City Council. The board also established a five-member Ad Hoc Subcommittee for community outreach and engagement. Minutes from the March 16, 2022 meeting were approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of March 16, 2022 meeting (8-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved IPA quarterly report for City Council (9-0)
• Established Ad Hoc Subcommittee for community outreach (9-0)

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

The provided agenda for the La Mesa Community Parking Commission contains only procedural boilerplate and standard meeting protocols. There are no specific projects, contracts, or ordinances listed for discussion or decision.

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission is holding a regular meeting with discussion items including the Climate Action Plan Amendment No. 2, the Green Business Program, building electrification, Bike Month, and the creation of new ad hoc subcommittees. The commission will also vote on approving the minutes from the April 18, 2022 meeting and introduce new commissioners. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; most items are for discussion only.

• Approval of minutes from April 18, 2022 regular meeting
• Introduction of new Environmental Sustainability Commissioners
• Discussion of Green Business Program ad hoc subcommittee (with draft memo)
• Discussion of Building Electrification ad hoc subcommittee
• Discussion of Climate Action Plan Amendment No. 2

Parks and Recreation Commission

The La Mesa Community Services Commission is holding a regular hybrid meeting to approve minutes from April 13, 2022, and discuss a park fee study. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of minutes from April 13, 2022 meeting
• Discussion of Park Fee Study

The La Mesa Community Services Commission approved the minutes from its April 13, 2022 meeting. Staff provided an update on a park fee study, requested by City Council, to review fees by square footage instead of by unit, with the item scheduled for an upcoming City Council agenda. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included project updates and announcements.

• Approved minutes from April 13, 2022 meeting (motion by Vice Chair Radenheimer, seconded by Commissioner Dean)

City Council

The City Council is considering a second reading of the La Mesa Police Department's military equipment use policy. The Council will also review a Memorandum of Understanding for homelessness services involving El Cajon, Lemon Grove, Santee, and San Diego County.

• Second reading of ordinance approving LMPD Military Equipment Use Policy
• Resolution regarding a contract amendment with CalPERS for employee contributions
• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for regional homelessness services
• Appointment of members to the Environmental Sustainability Commission
• Appointment of a member to the Community Police Oversight Board

The La Mesa City Council approved a resolution and introduced an ordinance to amend its CalPERS contract, adding a 0.5% employee contribution for classic LMCEA members, effective July 15, 2022. The council also approved a memorandum of understanding for homelessness services with East County cities and San Diego County. A motion to direct staff to research a homeless shelter in Campo failed due to lack of a second.

• Approved Resolution No. 2022-037 appointing Mary Nooristani and Shaelen Taylor to Environmental Sustainability Commission (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-038 appointing Reverend Christian DeMent to Community Police Oversight Board (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 9.1-9.5, including minutes and Flag Day Parade street closure (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2022-2896 approving Police Department's Military Equipment Use Policy (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-040 and introduced ordinance for CalPERS contract amendment with 0.5% employee contribution (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-041 approving MOU for homelessness services with East County cities and County of San Diego (5-0)
• Motion to direct staff to research Campo property for homeless shelter failed due to lack of a second

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board is considering revisions to an approved planned residential development located on the north side of High Street. The board will also review the minutes from the April 11, 2022, regular meeting.

• Proposed revisions to a planned residential development (Project 2021-35) on the north side of High Street
• Approval of minutes for the Design Review Board regular meeting held April 11, 2022

The Design Review Board approved revisions to the planned residential development at High Street (Project 2021-35) with conditions, including pedestrian striping, building elevation treatment, and private open space. The motion passed unanimously (3-0). The board also approved the minutes from the April 11, 2022 meeting.

• Approved Project 2021-35 revisions with conditions (3-0)
• Approved minutes of April 11, 2022 meeting (3-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, elect next year's officers, decide which summer meetings to cancel, and review the year's projects and goals. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or financial items.

• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2021 meeting
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary for next school year
• Discussion of cancelling summer meetings
• Annual review of projects and next year's goals

The La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission approved minutes from its December 13, 2021 meeting, elected officers for the next school year (Chairperson Sellers, Vice Chairperson Donnelly, Secretary Banthrum), and approved a hiatus from June through August 2022. The commission also discussed past-year projects and ways to increase awareness, but took no formal action on those topics.

• Approved minutes from December 13, 2021 meeting
• Approved Chairperson Sellers for next school year
• Approved Vice Chairperson Donnelly for next school year
• Approved Secretary Banthrum for next school year
• Approved hiatus from June through August 2022

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a request for a parking modification at 8301 La Mesa Boulevard. The proposal seeks to reduce the number of required parking spaces for planned additions and alterations to an existing commercial building.

• Parking modification request for 8301 La Mesa Blvd (Project 2021-44)

Mobility Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Mobility Commission meeting on May 4, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.

Historic Preservation Commission

The La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for properties in the Date Avenue Historic District. The commission will also discuss updates to the Historic Resources Inventory and the Historic Preservation Ordinance, and will consider approving the minutes from its March 1, 2022 meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for a detached carport at 4535 Acacia Avenue (Project 2022-0410)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations to a residence at 4541 Acacia Avenue (Project 2022-0580)
• Discussion of Historic Resources Inventory Update
• Discussion of Historic Preservation Ordinance Update
• Approval of minutes from the March 1, 2022 regular meeting

The La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission approved two Certificates of Appropriateness for properties in the Date Avenue Historic District: a detached carport at 4535 Acacia Avenue and exterior alterations at 4541 Acacia Avenue, both by unanimous 5-0 votes. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 1, 2022 meeting and discussed updates to the historic resources inventory and preservation ordinance, but took no action on those items.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for detached carport at 4535 Acacia Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations at 4541 Acacia Avenue (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 1, 2022 regular meeting (5-0)

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

The La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission is scheduled to host a presentation for a community conversation. This event is being presented jointly with the Environmental Sustainability Commission.

• Presentation: Community Conversation regarding Community Power

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings and consent items. Key actions include first reading of an ordinance approving the police department's military equipment use policy, adoption of the FY 2022-23 fee schedule, and revisions to park impact fees. The council will also interview applicants for board vacancies and consider a $118,118.95 change order for bridge design services.

• First reading of ordinance approving La Mesa Police Department Military Equipment Use Policy (AB 481)
• Adopt FY 2022-2023 fee schedule for various city departments
• Revise Quimby Act parkland in-lieu fee and park impact fee based on 2022 study
• Award Change Order No. 3 to NV5 Inc. for Grossmont Center Drive Bridge Rehabilitation and Widening Project, $118,118.95
• Approve CDBG FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan and substantial amendment to FY 2021-2022

The La Mesa City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance adopting the La Mesa Police Department's Military Equipment Use Policy, with an amendment requiring LMPD to remain in charge of overall incident command. The council also approved a consent calendar, including a resolution rejecting a bid for the Highwood Park Court resurfacing project and a change order for the Grossmont Center Drive bridge project. Additionally, the council directed staff to study park impact fees based on square footage and exempt affordable units, and to provide quarterly permit activity reports.

• Approved first reading of Military Equipment Use Policy with amendment (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including bid rejection and change order (5-0)
• Directed staff to study park impact fees per square footage and exempt affordable units (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2022-2023 fee schedule (5-0)
• Adopted CDBG Annual Action Plan and substantial amendment (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Directed staff to provide quarterly permit activity reports (5-0)
• Appointed three members to Youth Advisory Commission (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 labor negotiators regarding the La Mesa City Employees Association. No public action is scheduled; the meeting is procedural and closed to the public.

• Closed session under Government Code Section 54957.6 for labor negotiations
• Agency negotiator: Ms. Freeman
• Employee organization: La Mesa City Employees Association

The La Mesa City Council met in special session and immediately adjourned to closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the La Mesa City Employees Association. No public comments were received, and upon reconvening, the City Attorney reported no reportable actions. The meeting was adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• Held closed session for labor negotiations with La Mesa City Employees Association
• No reportable actions from closed session

Design Review Board

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and does not list any specific projects, decisions, or discussions for the La Mesa Design Review Board.

Community Police Oversight Board

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board is holding a regular meeting with items including approval of February minutes, a police department update, a board overview presentation, and a presentation on policy updates related to Assembly Bill 481 concerning military equipment use, funding, and acquisition. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of minutes from February 16, 2022 meeting
• La Mesa Police Department updates
• Overview presentation of the Community Police Oversight Board by Vice Chair Dillard
• Presentation on AB 481 policy updates regarding military equipment use, funding, and acquisition

Arts and Culture Commission Special Meeting

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission is holding a special meeting to approve minutes from its March 24, 2022 meeting, establish its annual work plan for 2022, and determine dates and times for regular meetings. The agenda also includes public comment periods and commissioner announcements. No major policy decisions or financial items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the March 24, 2022 special meeting
• Establish 2022 annual work plan
• Determine dates and times for regular meetings

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

This is a regular meeting of the La Mesa Community Parking Commission with a standard agenda of call to order, pledge, presentations, public comments, conflict disclosures, current business, announcements, and adjournment. No specific action items, proposals, or discussion topics are listed in the agenda, so the meeting appears to be procedural only.

• Meeting held in-person/virtual hybrid per AB 361
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• eComments accepted until 24 hours before meeting
• Meeting at City Manager's Conference Room, 8130 Allison Avenue

Parks and Recreation Commission

The La Mesa Community Services Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend approval of a Park Impact Fee Study, receive a quarterly public works report, and review updates on the MacArthur Park Master Plan and a future park at Waite Drive. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the February 9, 2022 meeting. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Park Impact Fee Study presentation and recommendation to City Council for approval
• Quarterly Public Works Report
• MacArthur Park Master Plan update
• Future Park at Waite Drive Master Plan
• Approval of minutes from February 9, 2022 regular meeting

The La Mesa Community Services Commission approved a motion to support the Park Impact Fee Study recommendations, which include increasing the Park Impact Mitigation Fee to include land acquisition in the formula for multi-family homes and reviewing fees based on square footage instead of per unit in the future. The commission also approved the minutes from the February 9, 2022 meeting. No other formal decisions were made; other agenda items were informational updates.

• Approved motion to support Park Impact Fee Study recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 9, 2022 meeting (Bohan abstained, Brand absent)

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 12, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers. The main item is the first reading of an ordinance adding Municipal Code Chapter 10.30 to regulate residential firearm storage, along with a public information program. The council will also conduct interviews for Youth Advisory Commission vacancies, review the city's Conflict of Interest Code, and consider abandoning an irrevocable offer of dedication for property at 4005 Massachusetts Avenue.

• First reading of ordinance adding Municipal Code Chapter 10.30 regulating residential storage of firearms
• Interviews for unscheduled vacancies on the Youth Advisory Commission
• Resolution directing review of the City of La Mesa Conflict of Interest Code
• Resolution ordering abandonment of irrevocable offer of dedication over 4005 Massachusetts Avenue (eastern 25 feet of Parcel 2)

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special meeting with a single substantive item: the City Council will adjourn to closed session to discuss a possible amendment to the price and terms of an existing ground lease agreement for the U.S. Post Office property at 8064 Allison Avenue. The public portion includes call to order, pledge, and public comments, but no action is expected on the lease in open session.

• Closed session: Conference with real property negotiator re: 8064 Allison Avenue (U.S. Post Office) — possible amendment to price and terms of existing ground lease
• City negotiator: Greg Humora, City Manager; negotiating with Sarah West
• Meeting is in-person/virtual hybrid pursuant to AB 361

The City Council met in special session and immediately adjourned to closed session to discuss a possible amendment to the price and terms of a ground lease for the U.S. Post Office property at 8064 Allison Avenue. Upon reconvening, the City Attorney announced there were no reportable actions, meaning no decisions were made publicly. The meeting was adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• Held closed session to negotiate possible amendment to ground lease for 8064 Allison Avenue (no reportable action)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:30 p.m. with no public decisions

Youth Advisory Commission

The La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission is holding a regular teleconference meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, finalize the date and time for the 2020 Vision Time Capsule, and discuss Teen Talk. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or financial items.

• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2021 meeting
• Finalize date and time for 2020 Vision Time Capsule
• Discussion of Teen Talk
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

Harry Griffen Regional Park Joint Powers Agreement Governing Board

The Harry Griffen Regional Park Governing Board is meeting to review the fiscal year 2023 budget and consider an amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement. The agenda also includes a proposal to relocate an existing gate at the park.

• Review of fiscal year 2023 budget
• Approval of amendment to add a Vice-Chair position to the Board
• Requirement for Board members to receive prior approval from elected boards before proposing contribution changes
• Proposal to relocate an existing gate
• Park updates and Canine Corners off-leash dog run report

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board is considering a proposal for exterior changes to an existing commercial building. The project is located within the CD-D Downtown Commercial/Urban Design Overlay zone.

• Project 2021-44 (GAIPA): Proposed exterior alterations at 8301 La Mesa Boulevard

The Design Review Board approved Project 2021-44, which proposes exterior alterations to an existing commercial building at 8301 La Mesa Boulevard, with two conditions. The motion passed unanimously (3-0). The meeting was conducted via teleconference due to COVID-19, and no public comments were made.

• Approved exterior alterations at 8301 La Mesa Blvd (3-0), subject to extending decorative tiling to top of transom windows
• Approved exterior alterations at 8301 La Mesa Blvd (3-0), subject to retaining decorative bulkhead vent tiles

Mobility Commission

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and technical metadata. There are no specific discussion topics, decisions, or projects listed for this Mobility Commission meeting.

Planning Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Planning Commission meeting on April 6, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

Historic Preservation Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission meeting on April 5, 2022, 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 meeting to approve minutes from January 26, 2022, discuss the topic for the April 27, 2022 Community Conversation, and consider future meeting formats (hybrid, in-person, or virtual). The meeting is held via teleconference due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Approval of minutes from January 26, 2022 meeting
• Discussion and approval of April 27, 2022 Community Conversation topic
• Discussion of future meeting format (hybrid, in-person, or virtual)

The Commission approved co-hosting an April 27 Community Conversation on San Diego Community Power with the Environmental Sustainability Commission, and approved moving to hybrid in-person meetings with Zoom streaming starting May 25, 2022. Minutes from January 26 were also approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from January 26, 2022 meeting
• Approved co-hosting Community Power Conversation on April 27 with ESC
• Approved hybrid meetings (in-person with Zoom) starting May 25, 2022

City Council

The City Council is reviewing recommendations from the Library Task Force regarding the La Mesa Branch of the San Diego County Library. The agenda also includes discussions on allocating American Rescue Plan Act funds and proposed adjustments to sewer service charges.

• Report from the Library Task Force on expanding the La Mesa Branch library
• Proposed allocation of $800,000 in ARPA funds for Homeless Diversion and Support Services
• Grant applications for Jessie Avenue Drainage Basin and University Avenue Medians projects
• Ordinance regarding organic waste recovery compliance with Senate Bill 1383
• Proposed adjustments to sewer service charges for fiscal years 2023, 2024, and 2025

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the La Mesa City Council, held via teleconference, for a study session to review and discuss the city's financial forecast and 2021 performance measures. No formal action is scheduled; the items are for discussion only.

• Study session on the 2022 financial forecast (revised document attached)
• Review of 2021 performance measures
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

The City Council held a study session on the financial forecast and approved the financial assumptions used. It directed staff to consider using the Section 115 Retirement Trust Fund in Fiscal Year 2023 to offset pension costs and reconvened the Proposition L Ad Hoc Subcommittee. No action was taken on the 2021 Performance Measures presentation.

• Approved financial forecast assumptions (5-0)
• Directed staff to consider Section 115 Trust Fund use for FY2023 pension costs (5-0)
• Reconvened Proposition L Ad Hoc Subcommittee (5-0)

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The Commission will review a presentation on the La Mesa Urban Forest Management Plan. The agenda also includes discussions regarding energy community conversations, green business certification, building electrification, and Earth Day.

• La Mesa Urban Forest Management Plan presentation by Dudek
• Partnering with Community Relations and Veterans Commission for an energy event
• Discussion of La Mesa Green Business Certification Program ad hoc subcommittee
• Discussion of Building Electrification ad hoc subcommittee
• Discussion of La Mesa Earth Day on April 9, 2022

Community Police Oversight Board

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board is meeting to approve minutes, introduce new members, select a chair and vice chair, and review the independent police auditor's quarterly report. The board will also receive a training on the Brown Act and Roberts Rules of Order. This is a regular business meeting with no public hearings or major policy decisions.

• Approve minutes from Dec 15, 2021 and Jan 19, 2022 meetings
• Select chair and vice chair (recommend Castanos as Chair, Dillard as Vice Chair)
• Review Independent Police Auditor quarterly report (cases 2021.01 and 2021-03)
• Consider forming ad hoc subcommittee on IPA report format
• Brown Act and Roberts Rules training by City Clerk

Planning Commission

The provided document contains only procedural metadata and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision. No project details, ordinances, or contracts are present in the record.

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

The agenda for the La Mesa Community Parking Commission meeting on 2022-03-15 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

Youth Advisory Commission

The La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission is holding a regular teleconference meeting. They will vote on finalizing the date and time for the 2020 Vision Time Capsule, approve minutes from a prior meeting, and discuss Teen Talk. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Vote to finalize date and time for 2020 Vision Time Capsule
• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2021 meeting
• Discussion of Teen Talk
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes, eComments up to 500 words

Design Review Board

The provided document contains only procedural metadata and does not list any specific projects, decisions, or discussion topics for this meeting.

Future of MacArthur Park Subcommittee

The MacArthur Park Subcommittee is holding a special teleconference meeting to discuss the draft master plan for MacArthur Park and consider public input. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the December 7, 2021 meeting. The meeting is procedural, with no votes on the master plan expected.

• Discussion of MacArthur Park draft master plan and public input
• Approval of minutes from December 7, 2021 special meeting
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Meeting held via teleconference due to COVID-19 state of emergency

Parks and Recreation Commission

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and does not list any specific topics, decisions, or discussions for this Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.

City Council

The La Mesa City Council is meeting to consider a first reading of an ordinance adding mandatory organics recycling and edible food recovery to comply with Senate Bill 1383, and to approve a consent calendar that includes awarding a construction contract for a citywide pedestrian signal and pushbutton upgrade project. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of meeting minutes and a motion to waive ordinance readings.

• Ordinance adding Municipal Code Chapter 7.30 on mandatory organics recycling and edible food recovery, amending Chapters 7.20 and 7.22, to comply with SB 1383
• Resolution accepting Bid No. 22-08 and awarding construction contract to Yunex LLC for Citywide Pedestrian Signal and Pushbutton Upgrade Project
• Approval of minutes for City Council special and regular meetings held January 25, 2022
• Motion to waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting

The La Mesa City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, including a construction contract for the Citywide Pedestrian Signal and Pushbutton Upgrade Project, and introduced an ordinance to comply with Senate Bill 1383 on organic waste recycling and edible food recovery. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 7.1-7.4 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-019 accepting bid and awarding construction contract to Yunex LLC for pedestrian signal upgrades (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance adding Municipal Code Chapter 7.30 for mandatory organics recycling and edible food recovery (5-0)

Mobility Commission

The La Mesa Mobility Commission is meeting via teleconference to consider approving the 2020-2021 Neighborhood Traffic Management Program annual report and the 2022-2023 work plan. The agenda also includes informational updates on grant-funded projects and a proposed new public comment policy. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of 2020-2021 NTMP annual report and 2022-2023 work plan (action item)
• Grant updates: La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Connections, La Mesa Blvd Complete Streets Plan, Sidewalk Infill Project
• New public comment policy and procedure (attachment)
• Approval of December 1, 2021 and January 5, 2022 meeting minutes at a future meeting

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to amend the existing EDCO conditional use permit to increase capacity to 2,000 tons per day and add an outbound scale and scale house at 8184 Commercial Street. The commission will also receive a presentation on the Urban Forest Management Plan and consider approving the January 5, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on EDCO Conditional Use Permit amendment to increase capacity to 2,000 tons per day and add outbound scale/scale house at 8184 Commercial Street (APN 464-600-07-00)
• Recommended motion to adopt resolution approving Initial Study and Negative Declaration for EDCO project
• Presentation by Dudek on Urban Forest Management Plan
• Approval of minutes from January 5, 2022 Planning Commission meeting

The La Mesa Planning Commission approved an amendment to the EDCO conditional use permit, increasing capacity to 2,000 tons per day and adding an outbound scale and scale house at 8184 Commercial Street. The commission also adopted a Negative Declaration for the project and modified Condition 6 to require roll-up doors be closed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. when not in use. Both motions passed 5-0 with Commissioner Alvarado absent.

• Approved Initial Study/Negative Declaration for EDCO project (5-0)
• Approved CUP amendment for EDCO, capacity 2,000 tons/day, with modified Condition 6 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 5, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting via teleconference. The main item is consideration of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a proposed exterior alteration to the Todd House, a designated historic landmark at 8069 Vista Drive. The commission will also discuss a historic landmark nomination inquiry for 9190 Brier Road, an update to the Historic Resources Inventory, and approve minutes from the January 4, 2022 meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alteration to Todd House, 8069 Vista Drive (APN 470-472-14-00)
• Historic Landmark nomination inquiry for 9190 Brier Road
• Historic Resources Inventory Update
• Approval of minutes from January 4, 2022 regular meeting

The Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations to the Todd House, a designated historic landmark at 8069 Vista Drive, with a unanimous 5-0 vote. They also discussed a potential landmark nomination for a home at 9190 Brier Road, expressing support for the homeowner to submit a nomination, and approved the minutes from the January 4, 2022 meeting.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Todd House exterior alteration (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 4, 2022 regular meeting (5-0)

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

The Community Relations and Veterans Commission meeting includes a presentation regarding a community conversation facilitated by the Advancing Health Literacy Program. The agenda contains no other specific discussion items or decisions.

• Presentation: Community Conversation facilitated by the Advancing Health Literacy Program

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will consider consent items including a resolution denying a conditional use permit for a cannabis business at 7901 Hillside Drive, appropriating funds for the emergency replacement of the municipal pool heater, and approving a budget appropriation for a police department audio-visual upgrade. The council will also discuss returning to in-person meetings and possibly adopt a resolution to continue virtual meetings through March 2022. Presentations include updates on San Diego Community Power enrollment, board work plans, and the police chief's quarterly report.

• Resolution denying Project 2017-31 (CUP 17-88; Senn) for cannabis use at 7901 Hillside Drive
• Resolution to appropriate funds for emergency replacement of La Mesa Municipal Pool heater from General Fund reserves
• Resolution to appropriate PEG funds for Police Department Community Room audio-visual upgrade
• Discussion on returning to in-person meetings and possible resolution to continue virtual meetings through March 31, 2022
• Appointments to Historic Preservation Commission and Community Police Oversight Board

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The Environmental Sustainability Commission will review the 2022 work plan and the 2023 Climate Action Plan update. The meeting also includes a presentation on San Diego Community Power residential enrollment.

• San Diego Community Power residential enrollment update presentation
• Discussion of the 2023 Climate Action Plan update
• Discussion of the 2022 Environmental Sustainability Commission work plan
• Discussion of Ad Hoc Subcommittee: Decarbonization
• Approval of January 24, 2022, special meeting minutes

Library Task Force

The La Mesa Library Task Force is meeting via teleconference to review and approve its draft recommendations to the City Council, and to approve the minutes from its January 20, 2022 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, with public comment periods and standard procedural items.

• Review and approve draft Library Task Force recommendations to City Council
• Approve minutes from January 20, 2022 meeting
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• eComments accepted until 24 hours before meeting

Arts and Culture Commission Special Meeting

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission is holding a special teleconference meeting to discuss its goals, City Council direction, and establish a draft work plan for 2022. The agenda includes public comment periods and standard procedural items. No votes or decisions are listed.

• Discuss goals of Commission and City Council direction
• Establish draft work plan for 2022
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• eComments accepted until 2 hours before meeting

The Arts and Culture Commission held a special meeting to discuss its 2022 Annual Work Plan, including ideas for a public art and mural policy and promoting local art and culture. No formal decisions were made; discussion will continue at the next meeting. The Commission also noted it would vote on officers and set a regular meeting date at the next meeting.

• Discussed 2022 Annual Work Plan ideas, including a public art and mural policy; no action taken
• Continued work plan discussion to the next meeting
• Noted upcoming vote on Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary at next meeting
• Adjourned to a special meeting at a date to be determined by survey

Planning Commission

The provided document contains only procedural metadata and does not list any specific topics, projects, or decisions for discussion.

Community Police Oversight Board

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board is meeting by teleconference to handle routine business: approving prior meeting minutes, receiving updates from the police department, and discussing the disposition of recent independent police auditor case reviews. The board will also hear a presentation from the independent police auditor on the quarterly report template. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of minutes from the December 1, 2021 regular meeting
• La Mesa Police Department updates
• Disposition of recent independent police auditor case review
• Presentation from independent police auditor on quarterly report template

The Community Police Oversight Board approved the minutes from its December 1, 2021 regular meeting by a 5-0 vote, with two abstentions and three members absent. The board received updates from the La Mesa Police Department on Senate Bills 34 and 54, staffing, and recruitment, as well as from Independent Police Auditors on case reviews and a quarterly report template, but took no action on these items. The meeting was held via teleconference due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Approved the minutes of the December 1, 2021 regular meeting (5-0, with 2 abstentions and 3 absent).
• Heard an update from Chief Sweeney on Senate Bill 34 (license plate readers), Senate Bill 54 (immigration), and LMPD staffing and recruitment; no action taken.
• Heard an update from IPA Rasmussen on historical case reviews and a meeting with Rich Riel regarding a complaint; no action taken.
• Heard a presentation from IPA Rasmussen on the quarterly report template; no action taken.

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

This is the agenda for the La Mesa Community Parking Commission meeting on February 15, 2022. The agenda text is entirely boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface and contains no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive business listed.

Design Review Board

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and does not list any specific projects, decisions, or discussions for the La Mesa Design Review Board.

Youth Advisory Commission

The La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission is holding a regular teleconference meeting. The main business is finalizing the date and time for the 2020 Vision Time Capsule, with a vote scheduled, and approving minutes from the December 13, 2021 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, including public comments and announcements.

• Vote to finalize date and time for 2020 Vision Time Capsule
• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2021 regular meeting
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Meeting held via teleconference due to COVID-19 state of emergency

Parks and Recreation Commission

The La Mesa Community Services Commission approved the minutes from its January 12, 2022 regular meeting. Staff presented an update on the MacArthur Park master plan, including community input from a recent comment period, and noted the information would go to a City Council sub-committee. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Approved minutes from January 12, 2022 regular meeting (motion by Commissioner Dean, seconded by Commissioner Moana Alo)

City Council

The La Mesa City Council voted 3-2 to deny Project No. 2017-31, a proposed medicinal cannabis dispensary at 7901 Hillside Drive, thereby upholding an appeal against the Planning Commission's approval. The council also approved a $178,496 contract for a pre-fabricated restroom at Kuhlken Field, adopted ordinances updating commission membership and implementing Senate Bill 9 housing standards, and directed the Arts and Culture Commission to study public art. Several other items were presented or discussed without action.

• Denied Project No. 2017-31 (CUP 17-88) for medicinal cannabis dispensary at 7901 Hillside Drive (3-2)
• Approved Resolution 2022-011 for $178,496 restroom building at Kuhlken Field (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-2893 allowing nonresidents on Youth Advisory and Environmental Sustainability Commissions (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-2894 implementing Senate Bill 9 two-unit development and lot split standards (4-1)
• Directed Arts and Culture Commission to study public art recommendations (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and waiver of reading (5-0)

City Council Special Meeting

This special meeting is scheduled for February 8, 2022. The agenda is limited to a closed session for a public employee performance evaluation regarding the City Manager and a report from the City Attorney.

• Public employee performance evaluation: City Manager

Planning Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Planning Commission meeting on February 2, 2022, 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.

Mobility Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Mobility Commission meeting on February 2, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.

Historic Preservation Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission meeting on February 1, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

The La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission is meeting by teleconference to handle routine business: approving December 2021 minutes, electing 2022 officer positions, and planning a community conversation event. The agenda is mostly procedural with no major policy decisions or financial items.

• Approval of December 15, 2021 meeting minutes
• Election of 2022 commission positions
• Planning for a community conversation event

The commission approved the December 15, 2021 meeting minutes and elected Dennis Sharp as Chair, Rich Gann as Vice Chair, and Nancy Sierra as Secretary for 2022. They also discussed upcoming community conversations, including a February 23 health literacy event and a future disability awareness conversation. Staff announced updates on city projects and events, including the end of the Rides4Neighbors program on March 25, 2022.

• Approved December 15, 2021 meeting minutes
• Elected Dennis Sharp as Chair, Rich Gann as Vice Chair, Nancy Sierra as Secretary for 2022

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special teleconference meeting of the La Mesa City Council. The agenda includes public comments and a closed session to discuss existing litigation involving Matthew Dages versus the City of La Mesa and its Personnel Appeals Board. No other substantive items are listed.

• Closed session on existing litigation: Matthew Dages v. Personnel Appeals Board of the City of La Mesa; City of La Mesa, Case No. 37-2021-00009387-CU-WM-CTL

The La Mesa City Council met in special session primarily to hold a closed session conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation in the case Matthew Dages v. Personnel Appeals Board of the City of La Mesa. After reconvening, the City Attorney announced there were no reportable actions. The meeting was adjourned shortly thereafter, with no substantive decisions made.

• Held closed session on existing litigation (Matthew Dages v. City of La Mesa)
• No reportable actions from closed session announced

City Council

The La Mesa City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a first reading of an ordinance to implement Senate Bill 9, which would allow two-unit residential developments and urban lot splits. The council will also discuss a Climate Action Plan update, a climate emergency resolution, and various routine consent items. Public comments include concerns about a councilmember's mask compliance and support for the homeless outreach program.

• First reading of ordinance to implement Senate Bill 9 (two-unit residential development and urban lot splits)
• Appropriate $50,000 from General Fund for 2023 Climate Action Plan update
• Resolution declaring climate emergency and directing comprehensive action
• Resolution authorizing Caltrans grant application for channel restoration and parklet project at 69th Street and Boulevard Drive
• Resolution re-authorizing virtual meetings for February 2022

The City Council approved a motion to use the 2018 Climate Action Plan as the basis for the 2023 update, request proposals from qualified firms, and appropriate an additional $50,000 from the General Fund for the update. The vote was 4-1, with Councilmember Lothian dissenting. The Council also adopted a resolution declaring a climate emergency and directing specific actions, also 4-1. All other agenda items were approved unanimously, including appointments to the Arts and Culture Commission and the first reading of ordinances on youth commission membership and SB 9 housing standards.

• Approved $50,000 appropriation for 2023 Climate Action Plan update (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-010 declaring climate emergency (4-1)
• Approved appointments to Arts and Culture Commission (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 10.1-10.7 (5-0)
• Received and filed HOME program quarterly report (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance allowing nonresident students on youth commissions (5-0)
• Approved first reading of SB 9 ordinance for two-unit developments and lot splits (5-0)

Design Review Board

The La Mesa Design Review Board is holding a regular meeting via teleconference on January 24, 2022. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, public comments, conflict disclosures, current business, and adjournment. No specific projects, rezonings, or other substantive items are listed.

• Meeting held via teleconference at City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• eComments accepted until 24 hours prior to meeting, limited to 500 words

Environmental Sustainability Commission Special Meeting

The La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission is holding a special teleconference meeting to discuss the 2023 Climate Action Plan update, vote on the 2022 work plan, and discuss a decarbonization subcommittee. They will also approve minutes from the December 20, 2021 meeting and consider the February regular meeting schedule. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Discussion of the 2023 Climate Action Plan update
• Vote on approving the 2022 Work Plan from the Work Plan Ad Hoc Subcommittee
• Discussion of the Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Decarbonization
• Approval of minutes from December 20, 2021 regular meeting
• Discussion of the scheduled February regular meeting

Library Task Force

The La Mesa Library Task Force meets via teleconference to approve prior minutes, elect a Chair and Vice Chair, and discuss draft recommendations to the City Council. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the discussion of draft recommendations.

• Approval of minutes from Dec 9, 2021 special meeting
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion on developing draft recommendations to City Council

The La Mesa Library Task Force approved the December 9, 2021 meeting minutes, elected Harris as Chair and Schmitz as Vice Chair, and directed staff to finalize draft recommendations for City Council, to be reviewed at the February meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 9, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Appointed Harris as Chair (7-0)
• Appointed Schmitz as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Directed staff to finalize recommendations with Chair Harris for City Council, to be reviewed in February (7-0)

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.

Community Police Oversight Board

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board will meet via teleconference to approve minutes from three prior meetings, receive La Mesa Police Department updates, and consider its 2022 work plan final draft for forwarding to the City Council. The agenda is largely procedural, with no rezonings, contracts, or ordinances listed.

• Approval of minutes from Oct 20, Nov 3, Nov 17, 2021 meetings
• La Mesa Police Department updates
• Consideration of 2022 Community Police Oversight Board Work Plan final draft, to forward to City Council

The Community Police Oversight Board approved its 2022 Work Plan and will forward it to City Council for consideration on February 22, 2022. The board also approved minutes from three prior meetings. No other substantive decisions were made; the police department update was informational only.

• Approved 2022 CPOB Work Plan, forwarded to City Council (7-0)
• Approved minutes from Oct 20, Nov 3, and Nov 17, 2021 meetings (7-0)

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

The La Mesa Community Parking Commission is holding a regular teleconference meeting to handle routine business. They will vote on the 2022 work plan to forward to the City Council, select a chair and vice chair, and receive an update on the parking permit program. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from August 17, 2021 meeting
• Selection of Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Review and approval of 2022 Parking Commission Work Plan
• Parking Permit Program update (information only)

Environmental Sustainability Commission

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

Parks and Recreation Commission

The La Mesa Community Services Commission is holding a regular teleconference meeting. The main business items are a quarterly public works update from staff and approval of the minutes from the December 8, 2021 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, with public comment periods and commissioner announcements.

• Quarterly Public Works Update (presentation)
• Approval of minutes from December 8, 2021 meeting
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Meeting held via teleconference (Zoom)

The La Mesa Community Services Commission approved the minutes from its December 8, 2021 meeting with amendments. The meeting included a quarterly Public Works update, a public comment on the MacArthur Park Master Plan, and staff announcements on various park projects. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved amended minutes of Dec. 8, 2021 meeting (motion by Dean, second by Radenheimer)

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special teleconference meeting of the La Mesa City Council. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss a pending workers' compensation claim settlement (James Costello vs. City of La Mesa). The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, roll call, public comments, and adjournment.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel regarding pending workers' compensation claim settlement (James Costello vs. City of La Mesa)
• Public comments allowed via Zoom or email before 3:30 p.m. on meeting day

The La Mesa City Council held a special meeting on January 11, 2022, primarily to discuss a pending workers' compensation claim settlement in closed session. No public comments were made, and the City Attorney reported no reportable actions from the closed session. The meeting was adjourned shortly after reconvening, with no substantive decisions made.

• No reportable actions from closed session
• Meeting adjourned at 5:39 p.m.

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will hold a regular meeting with a special meeting of the Public Financing Authority. Key actions include approving a $180,000 agreement with the San Diego Humane Society for animal control services, adopting related fees and an urgency ordinance, and considering a residential firearm accountability ordinance. The council will also interview Arts and Culture Commission applicants and discuss public comment policies.

• Approve $180,000 agreement with San Diego Humane Society for animal control services
• Adopt urgency ordinance amending animal services code sections
• Consider directing staff to draft residential firearm accountability ordinance
• Interview applicants for Arts and Culture Commission
• Approve task order for FY22 street resurfacing project construction management

The La Mesa City Council approved a five-year agreement with the San Diego Humane Society for animal control services, including adopting their fees and appropriating $180,000 from General Fund reserves. The council also adopted a new public comment policy, continued virtual meetings for 30 days, and directed staff to draft a residential firearm accountability ordinance.

• Approved agreement with San Diego Humane Society for animal control services, adopted fees, and appropriated $180,000 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-001 awarding animal control contract to San Diego Humane Society (5-0)
• Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2022-2892 amending municipal code for humane animal services (5-0)
• Approved Public Comment Policy for City Council and board meetings (5-0)
• Continued virtual meetings for 30 days, revisit in-person at Feb. 22, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft residential firearm accountability ordinance (3-2)
• Appointed Councilmember Baber as primary SANDAG representative (3-2)
• Approved consent calendar items including street resurfacing contract and Collier Park change order (5-0, 4-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission is holding a regular teleconference meeting. They will approve the minutes from the December 13, 2021 meeting, discuss Teen Talk, and vote on finalizing the date and time for the 2020 Vision Time Capsule. The meeting is open to public comment.

• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2021 meeting
• Discussion of Teen Talk
• Vote to finalize date and time for 2020 Vision Time Capsule

Design Review Board

This is a regular Design Review Board meeting held via teleconference. The agenda contains only standard procedural items: call to order, pledge of allegiance, public comments, agenda changes, conflict disclosures, current business, announcements, and adjournment. No specific projects, applications, or action items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural only.

• No specific design review cases or projects on the agenda
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Written comments due by 10:30 a.m. on meeting day, max 300 words

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission will vote to adopt interim standards implementing California Senate Bill 9, which allows for two-unit residential development and urban lot splits. The body will also approve its 2022 work plan for forwarding to the City Council and ratify the minutes from the December 15, 2021 meeting. The meeting was held via teleconference due to the state of emergency.

• Adoption of Resolution establishing interim standards for Senate Bill No. 9 (Project 2021-46)
• Approval of the 2022 Planning Commission Work Plan for City Council consideration
• Approval of minutes from the December 15, 2021 meeting

The La Mesa Planning Commission unanimously approved a resolution establishing interim standards for implementing Senate Bill No. 9, which allows two-unit residential developments and urban lot splits. The standards include specific setback and height rules for new developments. The commission also approved its 2022 work plan for City Council consideration and approved the December 15, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Adopted resolution establishing interim SB 9 standards (6-0)
• Approved 2022 Planning Commission Work Plan for City Council (6-0)
• Approved December 15, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)

Mobility Commission

The La Mesa Mobility Commission is meeting to discuss and take action on its 2022 work plan and a local road safety plan. Informational items include a sharrow installation project on Lake Murray Blvd, a walking path proposal, and an overview of Assembly Bill 43. The meeting is held via teleconference due to COVID-19.

• Sharrow installation on Lake Murray Blvd from Marengo Ave. to El Paso St. (informational)
• Vista La Mesa walking path proposal presentation by Dr. Janet Castaños (informational)
• Assembly Bill 43 overview (informational)
• Approval of 2022 Work Plan (action)
• Local Road Safety Plan (action)

The La Mesa Mobility Commission approved its 2022 Work Plan and adopted the Local Road Safety Plan, both by motion. The meeting also included informational presentations on a proposed sharrow installation, a walking path proposal, and Assembly Bill 43, but no votes were taken on those items.

• Approved 2022 Work Plan (motion by Vice Chair Krulikowski, seconded by Commissioner Justice)
• Adopted Local Road Safety Plan (motion by Vice Chair Krulikowski, seconded by Commissioner Nichols)

Historic Preservation Commission

The La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss the 2022 work plan for potential forwarding to the City Council. The agenda also includes the review and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion of the 2022 Historic Preservation Commission Work Plan
• Approval of October 5, 2021, meeting minutes
• Approval of November 2, 2021, meeting minutes

The Historic Preservation Commission approved its 2022 Work Plan with amendments to update historic district eligibility criteria and change a due date, forwarding it to the City Council. The commission also approved minutes from its October and November 2021 meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2022 Historic Preservation Commission Work Plan as amended, forwarded to City Council (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 5, 2021 meeting (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved minutes of November 2, 2021 meeting (5-0)