La Mesa public meetings in 2023

City Council

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and no meeting agenda items. There are no specific topics, decisions, or discussions listed for the La Mesa City Council meeting on December 26, 2023.

Community Police Oversight Board

The agenda for the La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board meeting on 2023-12-20 contains only boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no substantive items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

Arts and Culture Commission

The agenda for the La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission meeting on December 20, 2023, contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE software and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

Planning Commission

The provided document contains only technical metadata and placeholder text from the eSCRIBE software. There are no specific projects, ordinances, or decisions listed for the La Mesa Planning Commission meeting on December 20, 2023.

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

The agenda for the La Mesa Community Parking Commission meeting on December 19, 2023, contains only boilerplate interface text and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss several items, including a presentation on bike and sidewalk connections planning projects, the status of ad hoc subcommittees on single-use plastics and climate action, and the 2024 work plan. The commission will also consider creating new ad hoc subcommittees and approve minutes from the October 16, 2023 meeting.

• Presentation on La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Connections Planning Phase Projects
• Discussion of Single Use Plastics Policy Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires December 2023)
• Discussion of Climate Action Plan Update and Equity Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires January 2024)
• Discussion of Environmental Sustainability Commission 2024 Work Plan
• Discussion of creation of new ad hoc subcommittees

Arts and Culture Commission Special Meeting

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially make recommendations on several public art projects, including public art for the Lemon Ave. parking lot, a possible mural at Collier Park, and funding for the Walkway of the Stars. They will also review the 2023 work plan and discuss a draft for 2024, and approve minutes from the October 18, 2023 meeting.

• Recommendation to City Council for public art at Lemon Ave. parking lot
• Possible mural on enclosure at Collier Park
• Request project funding from City Council for Walkway of the Stars
• Review 2023 workplan and discuss draft plan for 2024
• Approval of minutes from October 18, 2023 regular meeting

Parks and Recreation Commission

The La Mesa Community Services Commission will meet to approve minutes, review the 2023 work plan and make recommendations for the 2024 work plan, and receive updates on park master plans and the La Mesita Skate Park. The commission will also nominate a second commissioner to the Court Subcommittee. Public comments are limited to three minutes per item.

• Approve minutes from November 8, 2023 meeting
• Review 2023 work plan and approve 2024 work plan
• Update on Collier Park renovation project
• Update on MacArthur Park Master Plan
• Update on City-wide Recreation and Park Master Plan

Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee

This agenda for the La Mesa Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee meeting on December 13, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will consider a request by the Mayor and Vice Mayor to terminate the Request for Proposals for digital billboards in the city. The council will also hold first readings of ordinances to license tobacco retailers and repeal a personnel chapter, and will act on several consent items including contracts and resolutions.

• Consideration to terminate RFP for digital billboards (Mayor Arapostathis and Vice Mayor Lothian)
• First reading of ordinance adding Chapter 6.07 to require licensing of tobacco retailers
• First reading of ordinance repealing Chapter 3.24 (personnel matters)
• Award Bid 19-19 Renewal Option 4, Type B Asphalt Concrete, to Martin Marietta
• Award construction contract for Fire Station 13 fence project to Masonry Mavens, Inc.

Youth Advisory Commission

The La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from its November 13, 2023 meeting, discuss an upcoming calendar of events, and have a 'Teen Talk' discussion. The agenda is mostly routine business with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 13, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of upcoming calendar of events
• Teen Talk discussion item

Design Review Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Design Review Board meeting on December 11, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Mobility Commission

The La Mesa Mobility Commission is holding a regular meeting to hear a presentation on the La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Connections Project, consider approval of its 2024 work plan, and discuss recommendations for future City Council budget items. The commission will also vote on approving November meeting minutes and canceling its January 3, 2024 meeting.

• Presentation on La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Connections Project by Engineering Project Manager Carly Cubberley
• Approval of 2024 Work Plan (draft attached)
• Standing discussion on CIP, CAP, and Vision Zero projects for future City Council budget consideration
• Discussion on Transportation Demand Management and Parking Demand Policies for City Council
• Motion to cancel the January 3, 2024 regular meeting

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review the operational performance of a conditional use permit for performance entertainment at Charcoal House Restaurant, located at 9566 Murray Drive. The commission is recommended to adopt a resolution approving the continuation of the entertainment use for five years, subject to conditions. The rest of the agenda is routine, including approval of prior meeting minutes and public comments.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 2021-26 for Charcoal House Restaurant at 9566 Murray Drive
• Recommended motion to approve continuation of performance entertainment use for five years
• Approval of minutes from October 18, 2023 Planning Commission meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

The La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed accessory structures at the McKinney House, a locally designated historic landmark. The meeting also includes approval of the October 3, 2023 minutes and public comment periods.

• Project 2023-2720: Certificate of Appropriateness for accessory structures at McKinney House, 8369 University Avenue, APN 494-772-18-00
• Recommended motion to adopt resolution granting Certificate of Appropriateness
• Approval of minutes from October 3, 2023 meeting

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will consider approving an agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for the purchase and installation of 20 automated license plate reader cameras, and a resolution to transfer General Fund reserves to fund the Empower East County Business Fund Project, a small business revolving loan program. The consent calendar includes routine items such as minutes approval, cancellation of the December 26 meeting, an independent police auditor report, a weight limit on Jackson Drive and Lemon Avenue, and a contract change order for traffic engineering services. The council will also hold a second reading of an ordinance adjusting mayor, council, and treasurer compensation.

• Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for 20 automated license plate reader cameras
• Transfer of General Fund reserves to fund Empower East County Business Fund Project
• Ordinance adjusting mayor, city council, and treasurer compensation (second reading)
• Resolution limiting gross weight to 3 tons on Jackson Drive and Lemon Avenue between La Mesa Boulevard and State Route 125 southbound entrance ramp
• Contract change order 2 to Parsons for traffic engineering services

Design Review Board

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

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Parking Commission meeting on November 21, 2023, contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions or discussions are listed.

Environmental Sustainability Commission

This agenda contains no substantive items — only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE agenda system. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

Arts and Culture Commission

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission is meeting to discuss several public art initiatives, including the Walkway of the Stars Mural Project, art possibilities for the Lemon Ave. parking lot, and installations at city-owned right-of-way corners. They will also review the 2023 work plan and discuss a draft for 2024, along with approving the October 18, 2023 meeting minutes. The meeting is open for public comment in person or via Zoom.

• Approval of minutes from October 18, 2023 meeting
• Status report on Walkway of the Stars Mural Project
• Discussion of public art for renovated Lemon Ave. parking lot
• Discussion of art installations at city-owned right-of-way corners
• Review of 2023 work plan and draft 2024 plan

Planning Commission

This is a procedural Planning Commission meeting agenda with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE system, indicating the agenda is empty or was not populated.

Community Police Oversight Board

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss police department updates, including staffing, community events, and a recommendation to form a Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA) data review subcommittee. The board will also review the independent police auditor's quarterly report covering July 1 to October 31, 2023, and consider cancelling the December 20, 2023 meeting.

• Approval of October 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Police department updates on staffing and recruitment
• Recommendation to form RIPA data review subcommittee
• Quarterly report from independent police auditor (July 1–Oct 31, 2023)
• Proposed cancellation of December 20, 2023 meeting

City Council Special Meeting

The La Mesa City Council has scheduled a special meeting for November 14, 2023. The primary item on the agenda is Emergency Operations Center training.

• Emergency Operations Center training

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes approving amended compensation plans, awarding contracts for street slurry and park restoration, and designating two historic landmarks. They will also hold a first reading of an ordinance to adjust mayor, council, and treasurer compensation, and consider adopting a Complete Streets Design Manual. A council-initiated item asks staff to prepare an ordinance requiring prevailing wages for traffic control workers on private-sector projects in the public right-of-way.

• Adopt amended compensation plan for FY 2023-2024, including new classifications and minimum wage increase effective Jan 1, 2024
• Award construction contract for 2023 Annual Slurry Project to American Asphalt South, Inc. (Bid 24-10)
• Award Rolando Park Restoration Project to Fordyce Construction, Inc. and allocate $124,414.12 from General Fund reserves (Bid 24-08)
• Designate 4987 Colina Drive (Charlotte and John E. King House) and 8406 Hillcrest Avenue (Chester L. and Anne Harritt/Wm Henry Wheeler/A.E. Dennstedt House) as historic landmarks with Mills Act agreements
• First reading of ordinance to adjust Mayor, City Council, and Treasurer compensation

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.

Youth Advisory Commission

The La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission is holding a regular meeting to introduce new commissioners, approve minutes from May 8, 2023, and discuss the 2024 work plan and Teen Talk program. Public comments are limited to three minutes per item.

• New commissioner introductions
• Approval of May 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2024 work plan
• Teen Talk program discussion

Parks and Recreation Commission

The La Mesa Community Services Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and make recommendations on the 2024 work plan, review updates on park master plans including Collier Park renovation and MacArthur Park, and receive presentations from the Police Department on park activity and on Complete Streets. The meeting also includes approval of the October 11, 2023 minutes and an update on the Court Subcommittee application process.

• La Mesa Police Department Annual Park Activity Report (presentation)
• Complete Streets Presentation
• 2024 Work Plan review and recommendations
• Park Master Plan updates: Collier Park renovation, City-wide Recreation and Park Master Plan, MacArthur Park Master Plan
• Approval of minutes from October 11, 2023 meeting

Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee

This agenda for the La Mesa Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee meeting on November 8, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

Historic Preservation Commission

This agenda contains no substantive items. It is only procedural boilerplate with no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings.

Mobility Commission

The La Mesa Mobility Commission is considering a resolution to limit gross vehicle weight on a section of Lemon Avenue. The Commission will also discuss future budget considerations for Vision Zero and transportation demand management policies.

• Resolution to limit gross weight to 3 tons on Lemon Avenue between Garfield Street and Wood Street
• Discussion of CIP, CAP, and Vision Zero projects for future City Council budget consideration
• Discussion of Transportation Demand Management and Parking Demand policies
• Approval of September 6, 2023, meeting minutes

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

The La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission is holding a regular meeting featuring a presentation on disaster planning for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and those with access needs. The presentation is part of a Livable La Mesa Community Conversation hosted with Heartland Fire & Rescue and the County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Presentation on disaster planning for older adults and individuals with disabilities
• Speaker: Barbara Ayers, Senior Emergency Services Coordinator, San Diego County Office of Emergency Services
• Event location: Adult Enrichment Center, 8450 La Mesa Boulevard
• Remote participation via Zoom and phone available

Design Review Board Special Meeting

The La Mesa Design Review Board is holding a special meeting to consider design review for a proposed mixed-use development on a vacant lot on El Cajon Boulevard. The board will also take public comments and handle routine agenda items. The only substantive item is the design review for the mixed-use project, with a recommended motion to approve subject to City Council ratification.

• Design review for mixed-use development on El Cajon Boulevard (APNs 470-200-31-00, 470-200-30-00, 470-200-28-00) in C-D-MU zone
• Recommended motion: Approve project subject to City Council ratification
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per item
• Meeting held at La Mesa Police Department Community Room, 8085 University Avenue

Harry Griffen Regional Park Joint Powers Agreement Governing Board

The Harry Griffen Regional Park Joint Powers Agreement Governing Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items: approving the June 13, 2023 meeting minutes, reviewing security system options for the park, discussing the proportional annual cost share among member agencies, and reviewing the Canine Corners budget with a possible appropriation of funds from the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per item.

• Approve minutes from June 13, 2023 annual meeting
• Discuss Harry Griffen Regional Park security system options (staff report attached)
• Discuss proportional annual cost share (letter dated 09/22/23 attached)
• Review Canine Corners budget and consider appropriation of funds from FY 2024 budget

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will consider a recommendation to raise salaries for the mayor, councilmembers, and city treasurer by 50%, along with routine consent items including a parking lot improvement contract, a 40-unit apartment project ratification, and a utility easement vacation. The meeting also includes appointments to the Youth Advisory Commission and a quarterly homeless outreach report.

• Proposed 50% salary increase: council from $1,000 to $1,500/month, mayor to $3,000 total, treasurer from $579 to $869/month
• Award construction contract for Lemon Avenue Parking Lot Improvements to SNZ Contractors, Inc., with $100,768 from Downtown Parking Fund and AB102 grant application
• Ratification of design review for 40-unit apartment development at 4400 Palm Avenue
• Summary vacation of public utility easements at 8401 Fletcher Parkway
• Appointments to Youth Advisory Commission

Design Review Board

The provided document contains only technical metadata and placeholder text for the La Mesa Design Review Board meeting on October 23, 2023. There are no specific projects, ordinances, or decisions listed in the record.

Community Police Oversight Board

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board is holding a regular meeting to review its 2023 work plan, receive updates from the police department and the independent police auditor, and approve the minutes from the September 20, 2023 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 20, 2023 regular meeting
• La Mesa Police Department updates on staffing, recruitment, and community events
• Independent Police Auditor updates
• Review of 2023 work plan

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission will hold a continued hearing on Project 2023-1398 (The Grove), a request for a conditional use permit for a medical marijuana dispensary at 8155 Center Street in the M (Industrial Service and Manufacturing) zone. The commission is also scheduled to elect a chair and vice chair. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering call to order, public comment, and announcements.

• Continued hearing on Project 2023-1398 (The Grove) for a medical marijuana dispensary at 8155 Center Street, APN 470-073-04-00
• Recommended motion to adopt resolution approving the conditional use permit subject to conditions
• Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair

Arts and Culture Commission

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss the Walkway of the Stars Mural Project, and consider possible projects for a Presby Foundation art grant. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no votes scheduled on substantive items.

• Approval of minutes from September 20, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of Walkway of the Stars Mural Project
• Discussion of possible projects for Presby Foundation Art Grants

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

The La Mesa Community Parking Commission will consider recommending $100,768 from the Downtown Parking Fund to the Capital Improvement Program for the Lemon Avenue parking lot restoration and improvements. The commission will also discuss replacing mechanical parking meters and approve minutes from the August 15, 2023 meeting.

• Recommendation to Council for $100,768 from Downtown Parking Fund for Bid 24-04 (Lemon Avenue Parking Lot Project)
• Discussion of mechanical parking meter replacement (Work Plan Item #5)
• Approval of minutes from August 15, 2023 regular meeting

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The Environmental Sustainability Commission will discuss the status of several ad hoc subcommittees and the 2023-2024 CivicSpark fellows. The meeting includes discussions on the creation of new subcommittees and updates on existing ones.

• Approval of September 18, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion of the City of La Mesa 2023-2024 CivicSpark Fellows
• Discussion of the Climate Action Plan Update Ad Hoc Subcommittee
• Discussion of the Single Use Plastics Policy Ad Hoc Subcommittee
• Discussion of the creation of new ad hoc subcommittees

Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee

The provided document for the La Mesa Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee meeting on October 11, 2023, contains only procedural software placeholders and no specific agenda items. There are no projects, contracts, or ordinances listed for discussion.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The La Mesa Community Services Commission is meeting to discuss park and recreation matters, including a quarterly parks update, the Collier Park renovation project with a focus on dedicated pickleball court use, and updates on several park master plans. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes, elect officers, and rotate park assignments.

• Quarterly Parks Update by Asst. Director of Public Works Ornelas
• Collier Park Renovation Project Update including tennis/pickleball court discussion
• Election of Officers
• Annual Rotation of Park Assignments
• Park Master Plans Update for Waite Drive, Recreation and Parks, and MacArthur Park

City Council Special Meeting

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

City Council

The City Council will discuss several items including the purchase of automated license plate reader cameras. The agenda also includes approvals for residential development, park master plans, and fee waivers.

• Purchase and installation of 20 automated license plate reader cameras from Flock Group, Inc.
• Ratification of a 40-unit residential apartment development at 4400 Palm Avenue
• Approval of the Park at Waite Drive Master Plan
• Three-year waiver of special event and park fees for La Mesa Juneteenth and Friends Jubilee
• Change order to KTUA for the MacArthur Park Master Plan project

Design Review Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Design Review Board meeting on October 9, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.

Youth Advisory Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission meeting on October 9, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

Mobility Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Mobility Commission meeting on October 4, 2023, 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 vote on a conditional use permit for a medical marijuana dispensary at 8155 Center Street. The body will also review presentations on the La Mesa Boulevard Complete Streets project and the city's Complete Streets Integrated Design Manual. Additionally, the commission will appoint two members to represent the Planning Commission at a Climate Action Plan working group meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit request for a medical marijuana dispensary at 8155 Center Street (Project 2023-1398, The Grove)
• Presentation on La Mesa Boulevard Complete Streets, Segment 1
• Presentation on the La Mesa Complete Streets Integrated Design Manual
• Appointment of two Commissioners to the Climate Action Plan Update Working Group
• Approval of minutes from the August 2, 2023 meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

The La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission will consider recommending landmark designation and Mills Act preservation agreements for two properties: the Chester L. and Anne Harritt/William Henry Wheeler/A.E. Dennstedt House at 8406 Hillcrest Avenue and the Charlotte and John E. King House at 4987 Colina Drive. The commission will also vote on approving the minutes from its August 1, 2023 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items.

• Landmark designation and Mills Act agreement for 8406 Hillcrest Ave (APN 494-434-01-00, 494-282-16-00)
• Landmark designation and Mills Act agreement for 4987 Colina Dr (APN 494-120-34-00, 494-130-16-00)
• Approval of minutes from August 1, 2023 meeting

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

The La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from August 23, 2023, and discuss upcoming events, including an October Community Conversation on disaster preparedness and a November Veterans Resource Fair update. Public comments are limited to three minutes per item.

• Approval of minutes from August 23, 2023 regular meeting
• Discussion of October Community Conversation (disaster preparedness)
• Update on November Veterans Resource Fair

City Council

The La Mesa City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including a proposed project labor agreement with the San Diego Building and Construction Trades Council, a proposal for digital billboards to fund public art and public safety, and a fee waiver for the 2024 Juneteenth special event. The consent calendar includes routine items such as accepting a traffic safety grant, awarding a contract for bike and sidewalk planning, and rejecting a bid for a backflow valve project.

• Project Labor Agreement with San Diego Building and Construction Trades Council
• Digital billboards proposal to fund public art and public safety
• Fee waiver for 2024 Juneteenth special event
• Grant from California Office of Traffic Safety for DUI enforcement and awareness program
• Task order to STC Traffic, Inc. for La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Connection Project planning

Design Review Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Design Review Board meeting on September 25, 2023, 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.

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 survey results, and assess its 2023 work plan. The board will also consider committee appointments and approve minutes from the August 16, 2023 meeting. Public comments are limited to three minutes per item.

• Approval of minutes from August 16, 2023 meeting
• La Mesa Police Department updates
• Independent Police Auditor updates
• Presentation of Community Police Oversight Board survey results
• Review of 2023 work plan and committee appointments

Arts and Culture Commission

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission is meeting to approve minutes from August 16, 2023, and to discuss moving forward with an agreement for an Art Alive pop-up event. They will also receive a sub-committee update on the Walkway of Stars Mural Project. The meeting includes public comment opportunities.

• Approval of minutes from August 16, 2023 regular meeting
• Recommended motion to move forward with agreement for Art Alive Pop Up
• Sub-committee update and discussion on Walkway of Stars Mural Project

Planning Commission

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

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Parking Commission meeting on September 19, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The text is limited to system-generated placeholders and interface labels, with no listed agenda items, reports, or public hearings.

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission is holding a regular meeting. The main business is discussing the Climate Action Plan Update, including the status of an expiring ad hoc subcommittee and creating a new subcommittee to appoint representatives to a working group meeting. The commission will also discuss creating other new ad hoc subcommittees and approve minutes from the August 21, 2023 meeting.

• Discussion of Climate Action Plan Update Ad Hoc Subcommittee, which expires October 2023
• Discussion of creating an ad hoc subcommittee to appoint representatives to the Climate Action Plan Update Working Group Meeting
• Discussion of creating new ad hoc subcommittees
• Approval of minutes from August 21, 2023 regular meeting

Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee

The La Mesa Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from June 14, 2023, and discuss a development project at 6116 Laporte Street (case 2022-2499, B22-104, applicant Chuck Hoffman). Public comments are limited to three minutes per item.

• Approval of minutes from June 14, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of 2022-2499, B22-104 at 6116 Laporte Street (Chuck Hoffman)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The La Mesa Community Services Commission is holding a regular meeting with a presentation on the Recreation and Parks Master Plan Workshop. The agenda includes only this presentation and staff announcements, with no other substantive items for decision or discussion.

• Presentation on Recreation and Parks Master Plan Workshop
• Staff announcements

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar covering routine items, including police vehicle purchases and a subdivision approval. The main discussion item is a recommendation to appropriate $201,000 from the Downtown Parking Fund to the Village Enhancement Fund. The council will also consider directing staff to draft a new bee-keeping ordinance aligned with the county's.

• Appropriate $201,000 from Downtown Parking Fund to FY 2023-2024 Village Enhancement Fund
• Award police vehicle outfitting to AEP California, LLC
• Purchase 2023 Ford Mach-E and Explorer Hybrid from Sedano Ford
• Approve final map for 10-lot subdivision on Riviera Drive (APN 499-171-26-00, etc.)
• Consider directing staff to draft ordinance repealing and replacing bee-keeping rules

The City Council approved funding for several downtown events and advertisements and authorized the purchase of new police vehicles. The Council also appointed members to the Design Review Board and Community Services Commission. Additionally, staff were directed to draft a new ordinance regarding the keeping of bees.

• Appropriated $201,000 for downtown events and ads (4-0)
• Approved reappointment of Christopher Langdon to Design Review Board (4-0)
• Appointed Andrew Reeves to Community Services Commission (4-0)
• Awarded police vehicle outfitting contract to AEP California, LLC (4-0)
• Awarded purchase of Ford Mach-E and Ford Explorer Hybrid to Sedano Ford (4-0)
• Approved final map and subdivision agreement for La Mesa Tract No. 14-01 (4-0)
• Awarded 2023 concrete maintenance contract renewal to Portillo Concrete Inc. (4-0)
• Directed staff to draft a bee-keeping ordinance aligning with San Diego County (4-0)

Design Review Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Design Review Board meeting on September 11, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings.

Youth Advisory Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission meeting on September 11, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The provided text is essentially empty of any concrete business.

Planning Commission

This is a procedural-only agenda for the La Mesa Planning Commission meeting on September 6, 2023. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text, which contains only boilerplate interface elements from the eSCRIBE system.

Mobility Commission

The La Mesa Mobility Commission is meeting to discuss mobility-related items, including a presentation on the La Mesa Boulevard Complete Streets Segment 1 project and standing discussions on capital improvement projects and transportation/parking demand management policies. The agenda also includes approval of the August 2, 2023 meeting minutes and introduction of a new commissioner.

• Presentation on La Mesa Boulevard Complete Streets, Segment 1
• Approval of minutes from August 2, 2023 meeting
• Standing discussion on CIP, CAP, and Vision Zero projects for future City Council budget consideration
• Standing discussion on Transportation Demand Management and Parking Demand Management policies
• Introduction of new Mobility Commissioner Kara Koehrn

The Mobility Commission approved the minutes from the August 2, 2023 meeting. Other agenda items regarding La Mesa Boulevard and transportation management were for presentation and discussion only, with no actions taken.

• Approved August 2, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission meeting on September 5, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings.

Design Review Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Design Review Board meeting on August 28, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The provided text is essentially empty of substantive content.

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

The La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve June meeting minutes, select topics for the 2024 Community Conversations, and choose a date for the Veterans Resource Fair. The agenda also includes a presentation on Adult Enrichment Center programs and public comment periods.

• 10-minute overview of La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center programs
• Approval of June 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• Select topics for 2024 Community Conversations (aging in place, emergency preparedness, city communication, civic engagement, volunteer opportunities)
• Select date for Veterans Resource Fair: November 4 or November 10, 2023

City Council

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No specific actions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The Environmental Sustainability Commission is holding a regular meeting with presentations on the Complete Streets Integrated Design Manual and La Mesa Boulevard Complete Streets Segment 1. They will also discuss the Climate Action Plan Ad Hoc Subcommittee, which expires in August 2023, and consider creating new ad hoc subcommittees. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of the July 17, 2023 minutes.

• Presentation: Complete Streets Integrated Design Manual
• Presentation: La Mesa Boulevard Complete Streets Segment 1
• Discussion: Climate Action Plan Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires August 2023)
• Discussion: Creation of new ad hoc subcommittees
• Approval of minutes from July 17, 2023 regular meeting

The Commission approved the minutes from the July 17, 2023 meeting and voted to extend the Climate Action Plan ad hoc subcommittee for two additional months. Commissioners also discussed street design manuals and the La Mesa Boulevard project, and decided against creating new ad hoc subcommittees.

• Approved minutes from July 17, 2023 regular meeting
• Approved extension of Climate Action Plan ad hoc subcommittee until October
• Decided not to create any new ad hoc subcommittees at this time

Community Police Oversight Board

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board is holding a regular meeting to approve July minutes, receive a police department update, and review the independent police auditor's quarterly report for April–June 2023. The board will also select members for a mediation policy subcommittee. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of minutes from July 19, 2023 meeting
• La Mesa Police Department updates
• Quarterly report from Independent Police Auditor (April 1–June 30, 2023)
• Selection of mediation policy subcommittee

The Community Police Oversight Board established a two-member subcommittee to assist with the scope of work and candidate selection for the city's Mediation Policy. The board also approved the minutes from the July 19, 2023, meeting. No other formal actions were taken during the session.

• Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved formation of Mediation Policy Ad-hoc Subcommittee consisting of Chair Johnson and Board Member Fonseca (7-0)

Planning Commission

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

Arts and Culture Commission

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from June 21, 2023, and to receive a subcommittee update and discussion on the Walkway of the Stars mural project. The agenda is otherwise routine, with standard public comment periods and announcements.

• Approval of minutes from June 21, 2023 meeting
• Walkway of the Stars mural project subcommittee update and discussion

The Commission approved the minutes from the June 21, 2023 meeting. Members discussed payment recommendations for the Walkway of the Stars mural project and received staff updates on upcoming art projects and city hiring.

• Approved minutes from June 21, 2023 regular meeting

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

The La Mesa Community Parking Commission is meeting to approve minutes from May 16, 2023, and to recommend funding amounts to the City Council for applications to the La Mesa Village Enhancement Fund Program. The agenda includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.

• Approval of minutes from May 16, 2023 meeting
• Recommendation of funding amounts for La Mesa Village Enhancement Fund Program applications

Design Review Board

The La Mesa Design Review Board will consider two projects: a battery energy storage facility at 8135 El Paso Street and a residential apartment development at 4400 Palm Avenue. Staff recommends approval for both, subject to City Council ratification. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the July 24, 2023 meeting and public comment periods.

• Battery energy storage facility at 8135 El Paso Street (Project 2022-0413, EnerSmart)
• Residential apartment development at 4400 Palm Avenue (Project 2022-0965, La Mesa View LLC)
• Approval of minutes from July 24, 2023 Design Review Board meeting

The Board approved a proposed residential apartment development at 4400 Palm Avenue, subject to City Council ratification. A proposal for a battery energy storage facility was continued to the next meeting.

• Approved residential apartment development at 4400 Palm Avenue (3-0)
• Continued battery energy storage facility at 8135 El Paso Street to next meeting (2-0)
• Approved July 24, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission meeting on August 14, 2023, 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.

Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee

This agenda for the Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee is purely procedural boilerplate. It contains no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics, only technical placeholders from the eSCRIBE system.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The La Mesa Community Services Commission is holding a regular meeting with a Public Works quarterly update, approval of the June 14, 2023 meeting minutes, and updates on park projects and master plans. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker, with a total of 15 minutes for non-agenda items.

• Public Works Quarterly Update (presentation)
• Approval of minutes from June 14, 2023 meeting
• Park Projects and Master Plan Updates (staff/commissioner announcements)

The Commission approved the minutes from the June 14, 2023, meeting. Staff provided updates on various park maintenance projects and upcoming community events; however, no other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of June 14, 2023 meeting

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will consider adopting the final biennial budget for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, along with several routine consent items. The council will also vote on contract amendments for the city manager and city attorney, and an updated compensation plan. Other items include a utility easement vacation, a CDBG plan amendment, and a solar permitting agreement.

• Adopt final biennial budget for FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025
• Approve third amendments to city manager and city attorney contracts and updated compensation plan
• Authorize contract change order no. 3 for Collier Park Renovation Phase 2 with De La Fuente Construction, Inc.
• Approve licensing agreement with Symbium Corporation for automated solar permitting
• Adopt resolution ordering summary vacation of utility easement on Rosarita Drive, Corolyn Drive, Cinthia Street, and Eastridge Drive

The City Council approved the final biennial budget for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. Other key actions included approving salary and vacation adjustments for the City Manager and City Attorney, and appointing a new member to the Environmental Sustainability Commission.

• Adopted final biennial budget for FY 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Barbara Shustek to Environmental Sustainability Commission (4-0)
• Approved 5% COLA and 6% market salary increase plus 60 vacation hours for City Manager (4-0)
• Approved 5% COLA and 6% market salary increase plus 60 vacation hours for City Attorney (4-0)
• Approved substantial amendment to FY 2023-2024 CDBG Annual Action Plan (4-0)
• Approved vacation of public utility easement on Rosarita Drive, Corolyn Drive, Cinthia Street, and Eastridge Drive (4-0)
• Approved licensing agreement with Symbium Corporation for automated solar permitting (4-0)
• Approved contract change order No. 3 for Collier Park Renovation Phase 2 (4-0)

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approving a variance to reduce the front setback for an addition to a single-family residence at 8101 Pasadena Avenue. The commission will also discuss possibly amending its bylaws, which would repeal rules adopted in 1994. The agenda includes approval of minutes from four prior meetings.

• Public hearing on Project 2023-1312 (Wheatley): variance to reduce front setback at 8101 Pasadena Avenue, APN 470-471-03-00, in R1 zone
• Consideration and possible amendment to Planning Commission Bylaws, repealing Resolution No. PC-94-37
• Approval of minutes for meetings on Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 1, and Jun 21, 2023

The Planning Commission approved a variance to reduce the front setback for a single-family residence. The commission also voted to repeal its 1994 bylaws and approved minutes from four previous meetings.

• Approved variance to reduce front setback for single-family residence at 8101 Pasadena Avenue (5-0)
• Approved repeal of Planning Commission bylaws adopted October 5, 1994 (5-0)
• Approved January 18, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved February 15, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved March 01, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved June 21, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Mobility Commission

The La Mesa Mobility Commission will consider approving the Complete Streets Integrated Design Manual, a key policy document for street design. The commission will also review the June 7, 2023 meeting minutes and hold standing discussions on capital improvement projects, Vision Zero, and transportation/parking demand management policies. The meeting is a regular session with public comment opportunities.

• Approval of Complete Streets Integrated Design Manual (June 2023)
• Approval of minutes from June 7, 2023 meeting
• Standing discussion on CIP, CAP, and Vision Zero projects for future City Council budget consideration
• Standing discussion on Transportation Demand Management and Parking Demand Management policies
• Introduction of Traffic Engineer Consultant Brian Damiani

The Mobility Commission approved the Complete Streets Integrated Design Manual with specific amendments to terminology. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 7, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Complete Streets Integrated Design Manual as guidelines with 'Daily Traffic Volume' changed to 'Daily Traffic Threshold' (4-0)
• Approved June 7, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission will consider a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations to the Ovid and Helen Thompson House, a locally designated landmark at 4517 Date Avenue. The recommended motion is to adopt a resolution granting the certificate as proposed. The meeting also includes routine items like public comments and announcements.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations to 4517 Date Avenue (APN 470-640-11-00), Ovid and Helen Thompson House, in R1 zone
• Draft resolution (Attachment A) to grant the certificate
• Project plans and site photographs included as attachments

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

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

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special closed-session meeting of the La Mesa City Council. The council will conduct performance evaluations for the City Manager and City Attorney in closed session, with no public discussion or action on other items. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including roll call, public comments, and adjournment.

• Closed session: performance evaluation of City Manager Greg Humora
• Closed session: performance evaluation of City Attorney Glenn Sabine

The City Council held a special meeting that primarily consisted of a closed session. Mayor Arapostathis announced there were no reportable actions following the session.

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will receive reports on the 2022 Climate Action Plan, the 2023 community opinion survey, and police operations, and will consider consent items including agreements for climate action implementation and affordable housing compliance monitoring. The council will also discuss a library expansion feasibility study, a possible public art exchange with Bar, Montenegro, and reports on a potential council salary adjustment and digital billboard negotiations.

• Resolution approving agreement with CivicWell for Climate Action Plan implementation services (CivicSpark Program 2023-2024)
• Resolution approving professional services agreement with Keyser Marston Associates for affordable housing compliance monitoring
• Report on La Mesa Library Expansion Feasibility Study and request for policy direction
• Consideration of exchange of public art with City of Bar, Montenegro
• Report on possible City Council salary adjustment, recommending creation of a five-member community panel

The City Council approved a plan to expand the La Mesa Library by negotiating for the use of the adjacent United States Postal Service office. The Council also appointed several members to city boards and commissions and approved agreements for climate action and affordable housing monitoring.

• Approved library expansion Option 2 (USPS Office Expansion) (5-0)
• Appointed/reappointed members to Community Relations, Environmental Sustainability, Historic Preservation, Parking, Mobility, and Personnel boards (5-0)
• Appointed Christopher Langdon to Community Services Commission (5-0)
• Appointed David Harris and reappointed Jonathan Frankel to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items 11.1-11.6, including CivicWell climate services and Keyser Marston affordable housing monitoring (4-1)
• Directed staff to coordinate a public art exchange with the City of Bar, Montenegro (5-0)
• Directed City Manager to create a five-member Council Salary Adjustment Panel (Outcome not recorded)

Design Review Board

The La Mesa Design Review Board is meeting to consider one substantive item: a proposed charter school, school building, and church community center at 4207 Spring Gardens. Staff recommends approval, subject to City Council ratification. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including approval of prior meeting minutes and public comments.

• Project 2022-1966 (Sparrow Academy): proposed charter school, school building, and church community center at 4207 Spring Gardens, APN 499-483-35-00, in R1S-P and CN-P-D-MU zones
• Staff recommends approval of the project, subject to City Council ratification
• Approval of minutes from the January 23, 2023 Design Review Board meeting

The Board approved a proposal for a charter school, school building, and church community center at 4207 Spring Gardens. The Board also approved the minutes from the January 23, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Project 2022-1966 for charter school, school building, and church community center at 4207 Spring Gardens (3-0)
• Approved minutes of January 23, 2023 meeting (3-0)

Arts and Culture Commission

The agenda for the July 19, 2023, Arts and Culture Commission meeting contains only boilerplate interface text and no listed agenda items. No decisions or discussions are specified.

Planning Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Planning Commission meeting on July 19, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Community Police Oversight Board

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss police oversight matters. The board will consider a draft mediation policy for the La Mesa Police Department, receive updates from the police department and independent auditor, and hear a legal presentation on the Police Officer's Bill of Rights and Brown Act. The meeting is open to the public with options for in-person or remote participation.

• Consideration of a mediation policy for the La Mesa Police Department (Item 5.6)
• Introduction of new Community Police Oversight Board members (Item 5.2)
• La Mesa Police Department updates (Item 5.3)
• Independent Police Auditor updates (Item 5.4)
• Police Officer's Bill of Rights and Brown Act presentation by legal counsel (Item 5.5)

The Community Police Oversight Board voted to recommend that Chief Sweeney implement the Mediation Policy and move the item to the City Council for approval. The board also approved the minutes from the May 17, 2023 meeting.

• Approved May 17, 2023 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Recommended implementation of the Mediation Policy for the La Mesa Police Department (10-0)

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Parking Commission meeting on 2023-07-18 contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings.

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from the June 12 special meeting and voted to sunset the Building Electrification Ad Hoc Subcommittee. Members also reviewed the 2022 Climate Action Plan Annual Report and presentations from departing CivicSpark Fellows.

• Approved minutes from June 12, 2023 Special Meeting
• Approved ending the Building Electrification Ad Hoc Subcommittee
• Decided to delay restarting the Community Outreach ad hoc subcommittee until October
• Decided not to create any new ad hoc subcommittees

Parks and Recreation Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on July 12, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee

This agenda for the La Mesa Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee meeting on July 12, 2023, 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.

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 11, 2023, covering routine consent items, annual board and commission interviews, and a discussion on a draft ordinance to regulate residential firearm storage. The council will also consider several resolutions, including contract change orders for pedestrian crossing improvements and a grant for DUI enforcement.

• Discussion of draft ordinance adding Municipal Code Chapter 10.30 on residential firearm storage (item 11.2)
• Resolution authorizing contract change order No. 2 for Citywide Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Project (Bid 20-03) to Argonaut Insurance Company (item 9.3)
• Resolution authorizing contract change order No. 3 for Citywide Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Project (Bid 20-03) to Infrastructure Engineering Corporation (item 9.4)
• Resolution accepting California Highway Patrol grant for DUI enforcement traffic safety program (item 9.5)
• Resolution awarding RFP 23-20 for plan review services for building and fire permits to BPR Consulting Group, LLC (item 9.6)

The City Council approved a motion to have staff and the Chief of Police draft an ordinance regulating the residential storage of firearms. The Council also approved several contract change orders for pedestrian crossing enhancements and accepted various financial reports.

• Directed staff to draft an ordinance regulating residential firearm storage (3-2)
• Approved Proposition L Ad Hoc Subcommittee membership change to Mayor Arapostathis and Councilmember Dillard (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-086 for pedestrian crossing enhancement contract change order No. 2 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-087 for pedestrian crossing enhancement contract change order No. 3 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-088 to accept a CHP grant for DUI enforcement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-089 awarding plan review services for building and fire permits to BPR Consulting Group, LLC (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-085 appointing representatives to the Mission Trails Regional Park Citizens’ Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved financial statements for the City of La Mesa and Housing Asset Fund for year ending June 30, 2022 (5-0)

Audit Subcommittee

The La Mesa Audit Subcommittee is holding a special meeting to review the draft audit and financial statements for fiscal year 2021-2022, including the Single Audit Report, GANN Limit Report, Housing Asset Fund Report, and SB 341 Report. The subcommittee will also consider approving the minutes from its December 14, 2021 special meeting. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Review of FY 2021-2022 draft audit and financial statements
• Single Audit Report - City of La Mesa
• 2022 Final GANN Limit Report
• 2022 Housing Asset Fund Final Report
• 2022 Final SB 341 Report

Design Review Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Design Review Board meeting on July 10, 2023, 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.

Youth Advisory Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission meeting on July 10, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Mobility Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Mobility Commission meeting on July 5, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.

Planning Commission

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. The document appears to be a template with no listed agenda topics, public hearings, or action items.

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

The La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission is holding a regular meeting with a short agenda. The main business items are approving the February 22, 2023 meeting minutes, discussing and voting on a recommendation to cancel the December meeting and reschedule the November meeting to November 10 at 1:00 PM, and discussing future community conversation topics. The meeting also includes public comment periods and commissioner announcements.

• Approval of minutes from February 22, 2023 regular meeting
• Recommended motion to cancel December meeting and reschedule November meeting to November 10 at 1:00 PM
• Discussion of future Community Conversation Topics

The Community Relations and Veterans Commission approved the minutes from the February 22, 2023 meeting. The commission also voted to cancel the December meeting. Members discussed potential topics for future Community Conversations.

• Approved minutes from February 22, 2023 regular meeting
• Approved resolution to cancel the December meeting

City Council

The City Council approved the 2023-2025 preliminary budget and authorized rate adjustments for EDCO Disposal Corporation. The council also approved several resolutions regarding city contracts, road projects, and a firefighters' memorandum of understanding.

• Adopted 2023-2025 Preliminary Budget (5-0)
• Approved two-year EDCO rates for refuse, recycling, and organic waste collection (5-0)
• Approved 2023-2026 Memorandum of Understanding with Heartland Firefighters Local #4759 (5-0)
• Adopted list of FY 2023-2024 projects funded by SB 1 Road Repair and Accountability Act (5-0)
• Awarded energy program contract to Engie Services, U.S. (5-0)
• Awarded asphalt concrete bid to Superior-Ready Mix Concrete (5-0)
• Approved organic waste recycling education program agreement with I Love a Clean San Diego (5-0)
• Established Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (5-0)

Design Review Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Design Review Board meeting on June 26, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission will consider recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2024–2028 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), based on consistency with the General Plan. The agenda also includes a presentation on the 2022 Climate Action Plan Annual Report and approval of minutes from four prior meetings.

• Consideration of the Fiscal Year 2024–2028 Capital Improvement Program
• 2022 Climate Action Plan Annual Report presentation
• Approval of minutes from March 2022, January 2023, February 2023, and March 2023 meetings

The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Fiscal Year 2024–2028 Capital Improvement Program. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 22, 2022 meeting. Several other sets of minutes were deferred to future meetings.

• Recommended approval of Fiscal Year 2024–2028 Capital Improvement Program (3-0)
• Approved March 22, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Tabled January 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Tabled February 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Tabled March 01, 2023 meeting minutes

Arts and Culture Commission

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from May 17, 2023, discuss a mural proposal from Grossmont College for the Walkway of the Stars, and receive grant updates. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of May 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Walkway of the Stars Mural Proposal from Grossmont College
• Grant updates

The Commission approved the minutes from the May 17, 2023 meeting. Staff reported that Grossmont College declined the Walkway of the Stars mural proposal and that two explored grants were not competitive. The Commission will continue seeking funding for an Art Master Plan and future projects.

• Approved minutes of May 17, 2023 regular meeting

Community Police Oversight Board

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

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Community Parking Commission meeting on June 20, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The provided text is essentially empty of substantive content.

Environmental Sustainability Commission

This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting appears to be scheduled, but no specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The La Mesa Community Services Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss several park-related items, including an update on the Recreation and Park Master Plan, the Waite Drive Park environmental report, the Collier Park renovation project, and a temporary off-leash dog run at MacArthur Park. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the May 10, 2023 meeting and assign extra parks for inspections.

• Approval of minutes from May 10, 2023 meeting
• Recreation and Park Master Plan update and commission feedback
• Waite Drive Park Environmental Report
• Collier Park Renovation Project update
• Temporary off-leash dog run at MacArthur Park

The Commission approved the minutes from the May 10, 2023 meeting. Members provided feedback on the Recreation and Park Master Plan and received updates on the Waite Drive Park environmental report and Collier Park renovations.

• Approved minutes from May 10, 2023 Regular Meeting

Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee

The La Mesa Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee will meet to consider approving minutes from April 12, 2023, discuss possible adoption of procedural rules, and review two development applications: one at 8950 Lake Angela Drive (William Best) and another at 6116 Laport Street (Chuck Hoffman). Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of minutes from April 12, 2023 meeting
• Consideration of draft procedural rules for the subcommittee
• Review of applications B19-1345, B19-1346, 2023-0104, 2023-0105 for 8950 Lake Angela Drive
• Review of applications 2022-2499, B22-104 for 6116 Laport Street

The Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee approved its procedural rules and the minutes from the April 12, 2023 meeting. A proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit at 8950 Lake Angela Drive was discussed, but no action was taken.

• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved Procedural Rules (2-0)
• No action taken on proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit at 8950 Lake Angela Drive

City Council

The City Council confirmed sewer service charges to be collected on the county property tax roll for fiscal year 2024. The council also approved several maintenance contracts and appointed two members to the Community Police Oversight Board.

• Confirmed FY 2024 sewer service charges for collection on county property tax roll (5-0)
• Appointed Luke Martin and Susan Wayne to the Community Police Oversight Board (5-0)
• Approved contract for street sweeping services with Sweeping Corporation of America (5-0)
• Approved street light maintenance and emergency repairs contract to Southwest Traffic Signal Service, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved traffic signal maintenance and emergency repairs renewal to Southwest Traffic Signal Service, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved disabled persons parking space installation at 4847 Parks Avenue (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Climate Action Plan consultant agreement with University of San Diego (4-1)
• Approved Collier Park Renovation Phase 2 change order to De La Fuente Construction, Inc. (5-0)

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special closed-session meeting with no public action items. The City Council will discuss labor negotiations with the La Mesa Firefighters' Local #4759 and existing litigation involving St. Luke's Lutheran Church. No decisions or public votes are scheduled.

• Closed session: labor negotiations with La Mesa Firefighters' Local #4759
• Closed session: existing litigation — St. Luke's Lutheran Church v. City of La Mesa, City Mark Communities, LLC (Case No. 37-2021-00050398-CU-WM-CTL)

The City Council held a special meeting that included a closed session to discuss labor negotiations and existing litigation. City Attorney Sabine announced that there were no reportable actions resulting from the closed session.

Harry Griffen Regional Park Joint Powers Agreement Governing Board

The Board approved the fiscal year 2024 budget as presented after a motion to change contribution amounts for Helix Water District and the City of El Cajon failed. The Board also authorized research into a surveillance camera system to address juvenile problems and graffiti in the park.

• Approved minutes from April 11, 2022 (5-0)
• Denied motion to change Helix Water District and City of El Cajon contribution amounts (2-3)
• Approved fiscal year 2024 budget as presented (3-2)
• Approved research of cameras for surveillance system purposes at Harry Griffen Park (5-0)
• Approved addition of budget and review meetings in March and October (5-0)

Design Review Board

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Environmental Sustainability Commission Special Meeting

The La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the status of several ad hoc subcommittees, including those on building electrification, climate action plan, and public outreach, as well as the creation of new subcommittees. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the May 15, 2023 regular meeting. No formal action items are listed beyond these discussions.

• Discussion of Building Electrification Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires August 2023)
• Discussion of Climate Action Plan Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires August 2023)
• Discussion of Public Outreach Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires June 2023)
• Discussion of creation of new ad hoc subcommittees
• Approval of minutes from May 15, 2023 regular meeting

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special meeting dedicated to an interactive workshop on the status of the city's strategic goals. The council will discuss, not vote on, the city's strategic plan, with supporting materials including a briefing book and environmental scan. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Interactive workshop on status of city's strategic goals
• Strategic Plan Briefing Book and 2023 Environmental Scan provided as attachments

The City Council participated in an interactive workshop led by Baker Tilly US, LLP to discuss the city's strategic goals, mission, and vision statements. The session included an environmental scan and public comments on housing, safety, and infrastructure. No formal actions were taken during the meeting.

Mobility Commission

The La Mesa Mobility Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss and consider changes to the all-way stop location at Allison Avenue and Palm Avenue, and to receive a presentation on the Climate Action Plan. The commission will also have standing discussions on capital improvement projects and transportation/parking demand management policies for future City Council consideration. The agenda includes approval of the May 3, 2023 meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Discussion and consideration of changes to the all-way stop at Allison Avenue/Palm Avenue
• CAP Presentation by Hilary Ego, Environmental Program Manager
• Approval of minutes from May 3, 2023 meeting
• Standing discussion on CIP, CAP, and Vision Zero projects for future City Council budget consideration
• Standing discussion on Transportation Demand Management and Parking Demand Management policies

The Commission approved the minutes from the May 3, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the all-way stop at Allison Avenue and Palm Avenue, though staff noted the installation was previously approved by City Council. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved minutes for the May 3, 2023 meeting

Planning Commission

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Historic Preservation Commission

The La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider one substantive item: a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed alterations to a detached garage at 6750 Alamo Way, a historic landmark known as the Christian and Adelaide Jensen House. The commission will also approve minutes from three prior meetings. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, public comments, and announcements.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations to detached garage at 6750 Alamo Way (APN 468-491-25-00), Christian and Adelaide Jensen House
• Recommended motion to adopt resolution granting the Certificate of Appropriateness
• Approval of minutes from Dec 6, 2022, Feb 7, 2023, and Apr 4, 2023 meetings

Animal Welfare Subcommittee Special Meeting

The La Mesa Animal Welfare Subcommittee is holding a special meeting to consider an ordinance amending Section 8.04.040 of the La Mesa Municipal Code regarding the keeping of bees. The agenda includes public comment periods and standard procedural items. No other substantive business is listed.

• Consideration of ordinance amending La Mesa Municipal Code Section 8.04.040 on keeping of bees
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Meeting held in City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue, La Mesa

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will consider authorizing a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation for 9407 Jericho Road from Urban Residential to Multiple Unit Residential, and will interview applicants for the Community Police Oversight Board. The consent calendar includes several resolutions, including a $7,000,000 state loan application for sewer work and budget increases for building services and an affordable housing lawsuit. The council will also consider a proposal to limit flag displays at City Hall to government flags only.

• General Plan Amendment for 9407 Jericho Road from Urban Residential to Multiple Unit Residential
• Resolution authorizing application for $7,000,000 State Revolving Fund loan for Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Project Phase 6
• Resolution to increase Building Division professional services budget by $200,000 to $783,200 and amend Interwest Consulting Group agreement to $550,000
• Resolution to increase Successor Agency Affordable Housing Lawsuit budget by $30,000 to $70,000
• Consideration of policy to only allow government flags at City Hall

The City Council approved a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation of 9407 Jericho Road from urban residential to multiple unit residential. The council also approved several commission appointments and budget increases for building services and affordable housing lawsuits.

• Authorized General Plan Amendment for 9407 Jericho Road to allow multiple unit residential (5-0)
• Appointed Lauren Farace to the Youth Advisory Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Megan O'Dowd to the Community Relations and Veterans Commission (5-0)
• Approved $7M state loan application for Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Project Phase 6 (5-0)
• Increased Building Division professional services budget by $200,000 for FY 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Increased budget for Successor Agency affordable housing lawsuit by $30,000 for FY 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement with La Mesa Community Welfare Association, Inc. (5-0)
• No action taken on proposal to limit City Hall flags to government flags only

Design Review Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Design Review Board meeting on May 22, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, descriptions, or attachments. The document provides no information about any decisions, discussions, or actions to be taken at this meeting.

Arts and Culture Commission

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several cultural items, including approval of prior meeting minutes, murals, an asphalt art grant, Juneteenth event participation, an arts festival, and the Recreation and Park Master Plan. Public comments are invited in person or via Zoom.

• Approval of minutes from the January 25, 2023 special meeting
• Walkway of the Stars Murals discussion
• Asphalt Art Grant discussion
• Juneteenth Event Participation discussion
• Arts Festival discussion

The Commission approved a project to update the Walkway of the Stars murals and voted to plan an arts festival for 2024. The body also authorized a grant application for asphalt art projects through Bloomberg Philanthropies.

• Approved minutes of January 25, 2023 Special Meeting
• Approved project to update Walkway of the Stars murals
• Approved submission of Bloomberg Philanthropies asphalt art grant application
• Approved planning for a 2024 arts festival

Community Police Oversight Board

The Board approved the minutes from the April 19, 2023, meeting. Other agenda items, including police department updates and the Independent Police Auditor's quarterly report, were discussed without further action. An internship program interview was moved to the July 19, 2023, meeting.

• Approved April 19, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Moved internship program applicant interview to July 19, 2023 meeting

Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the La Mesa Planning Commission meeting of May 17, 2023. The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE agenda system, with no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics listed. Residents should note that no specific business is identified in this document.

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

The La Mesa Community Parking Commission is meeting to discuss parking-related business, including a presentation on available parking technology for the Lemon Avenue Parking Lot Project and a discussion of a parking survey. The agenda also includes approval of the March 21, 2023 meeting minutes and routine procedural items.

• Presentation by Phoenix Group on parking technology for the Lemon Avenue Parking Lot Project
• Discussion of parking survey as a work plan item
• Approval of minutes from the March 21, 2023 regular meeting

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The Environmental Sustainability Commission will review the expiration of the Building Electrification, Climate Action Plan, and Public Outreach ad hoc subcommittees. Staff will present a summary of the Helix Water District's greenhouse gas emissions inventory and trends. The body will also discuss the creation of new ad hoc subcommittees and the Recreation and Parks Master Plan stakeholder focus group.

• Presentation: Helix Water District Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Trend Summary
• Discussion: Building Electrification Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires May 2023)
• Discussion: Climate Action Plan Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires May 2023)
• Discussion: Public Outreach Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires June 2023)
• Discussion: Creation of new ad hoc subcommittees

The Commission approved minutes from March and April 2023 and extended the Climate Action Plan ad hoc subcommittee through August. Members discussed a greenhouse gas emissions report from Helix Water District and a draft recommendation for building electrification. The Commission also agreed to form a working group with other city commissions for the Climate Action Plan update.

• Approved March 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved April 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Extended Climate Action Plan ad hoc subcommittee until August
• Approved creating a CAP Update Working Group with representatives from nine commissions

Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee

This agenda for the La Mesa Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee meeting on May 10, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The La Mesa Community Services Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from March 8, 2023, receive an informational presentation on proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects for FY 23-25, and review survey results and workshop slides for the Recreation and Park Masterplan, seeking input from commissioners. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of minutes from March 8, 2023 regular meeting
• Informational presentation of proposed CIP projects for FY 23-25
• Presentation of Recreation and Park Masterplan survey results and workshop slides
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

The Commission approved the minutes from the March 8, 2023, meeting. Staff provided informational presentations on proposed FY 23-25 CIP projects and the Recreation and Park Masterplan. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from March 8, 2023 meeting

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will hold a hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of the Alvarado Specific Plan, a rezoning proposal for about 900 dwelling units in four apartment buildings, possibly including student housing and commercial uses, on an approximately 12-acre site at 7407 Alvarado Road. The council will also consider consent items including a new IT specialist position, a disabled parking space at 6070 Nancy Drive, a contract change order for the El Cajon Boulevard and Jessie Avenue safety improvements project, a citywide guardrail construction contract, and adoption of the 2023 hazard mitigation plan. Several proclamations and reports are scheduled, including the City Treasurer's quarterly report and a budget monitoring report.

• Appeal hearing on Alvarado Specific Plan (Project 2018-08) for ~900 units at 7407 Alvarado Road
• Resolution to add one Information Technology Specialist position in Administrative Services
• Resolution for disabled persons parking space at 6070 Nancy Drive
• Contract change order No. 1 to Select Electric, Inc. for El Cajon Boulevard and Jessie Avenue safety improvements
• Resolution accepting Bid No. 23-15 for citywide guardrail upgrades, awarding contract to SB General Engineering, Inc.

The City Council denied an appeal to rezone 7407 Alvarado Road for a project featuring four apartment buildings and commercial uses. The council also approved several infrastructure contracts and updated the TransNet Local Street Improvement Program.

• Denied rezoning appeal for Alvarado Specific Plan (Project 2018-08) at 7407 Alvarado Road (4-1)
• Adopted amendment to TransNet Local Street Improvement Program for FY 2023-2027 (5-0)
• Approved addition of one Information Technology Specialist position (5-0)
• Approved installation of disabled persons parking space at 6070 Nancy Drive (5-0)
• Approved contract change order for El Cajon Boulevard and Jessie Avenue safety improvements (5-0)
• Awarded citywide guardrail upgrades construction contract to SB General Engineering, Inc. (5-0)
• Adopted 2023 San Diego County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan City of La Mesa Annex (5-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve April minutes, elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary, and vote on whether to go on hiatus until September. The commission will also discuss the Flag Day Parade and review the school year. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of minutes from April 10, 2023 meeting
• Elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Vote on hiatus until September
• Discussion of Flag Day Parade
• School year in review

The La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission elected new officers: Commissioner Donnelly as Chair, Luevano as Vice Chair, and Reagan as Secretary. The commission also voted to go on hiatus from June through August. Additionally, they approved the minutes from the April 10 meeting and discussed plans for the Flag Day Parade and a new work plan for the next year.

• Approved minutes of April 10, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Donnelly as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Luevano as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Reagan as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved hiatus from June through August (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The agenda for the May 3, 2023 La Mesa Planning Commission meeting is entirely procedural boilerplate. It contains no listed agenda items, staff reports, or public hearing topics. The document only includes interface elements from the eSCRIBE software system, with no substantive business to report.

• No agenda items listed
• No public hearings scheduled
• No staff reports or attachments
• No votes or decisions to report

Mobility Commission

The La Mesa Mobility Commission is meeting to consider several traffic and mobility items, including approving a blue curb (disabled parking) at 4847 Parks Avenue, installing all-way stops at 3rd Street and La Mesa Boulevard and at 3rd Street and Lemon Avenue, and reviewing draft language for a Vision Zero website. The commission will also discuss transportation demand management and parking demand management policies for City Council, and consider the city budget.

• Blue curb request at 4847 Parks Avenue, #24 (follow-up)
• All-way stop at 3rd Street and La Mesa Boulevard
• All-way stop at 3rd Street and Lemon Avenue
• Review of draft Vision Zero website language
• Discussion on transportation demand management and parking demand management policies

The La Mesa Mobility Commission approved a blue curb installation at 4847 Parks Avenue, #24, with the condition it not be placed on a speed hump. It also approved an all-way stop at 3rd Street and La Mesa Boulevard based on Vision Zero Policy, but denied an all-way stop at 3rd Street and Lemon Avenue, instead requesting staff review for pedestrian crossing and traffic calming. Minutes from the April 5 meeting were approved with 4 in favor and 2 abstaining.

• Approved minutes of April 5, 2023 meeting (4-0-2)
• Approved blue curb at 4847 Parks Avenue, #24, not on speed hump (6-0)
• Approved all-way stop at 3rd Street and La Mesa Boulevard (6-0)
• Denied all-way stop at 3rd Street and Lemon Avenue; staff to review for pedestrian crossing and traffic calming (6-0)

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 negotiations with the La Mesa Firefighters' Local #4759. No public action is scheduled; the council will only report out on any closed-session action afterward.

• Closed session under Government Code Section 54957.6 for labor negotiations with La Mesa Firefighters' Local #4759
• Agency negotiator: Ms. Freeman
• Meeting held at City Hall, 8130 Allison Avenue, La Mesa
• Public comments allowed before closed session
• Report from closed session by City Attorney

The City Council held a special meeting that primarily consisted of a closed session with labor negotiators. The City Attorney announced there were no reportable actions from the closed session.

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will consider adopting the revised Housing Element 6th Cycle update, a new fee schedule for FY 2023-2024, and a resolution to award a police staffing analysis contract. They will also discuss a proposed increase in EDCO trash rates, a military equipment use policy renewal, and a request to apply for an inclusionary housing ordinance grant.

• Adopt revised Housing Element 6th Cycle update
• Adopt FY 2023-2024 fee schedule
• Award RFP 23-14 for police staffing analysis to Citygate Associates, LLC
• Initiate Prop 218 process for EDCO trash rate increase effective July 1, 2023
• Approve appointment of Manuel Gomez to Community Police Oversight Board

The City Council approved the revised Housing Element of the General Plan 6th Cycle update. Other key actions included adopting a new city-wide fee schedule for FY 2023-2024 and approving the FY 2023-2024 CDBG program action plan.

• Adopted Housing Element General Plan 6th Cycle update (5-0)
• Approved FY 2023-2024 city department fee schedule (5-0)
• Approved FY 2023-2024 CDBG Annual Action Plan and FY 2022-2023 amendment (5-0)
• Appointed Manuel Gomez to Community Police Oversight Board (5-0)
• Approved design review for residential development at 8875 La Mesa Blvd (4-1)
• Adopted resolution to stop future proposals for new residential development impact fees (4-1)
• Approved Police Department Military Equipment Use Policy Annual Report (5-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Dillard to Heartland Communications and Fire Training Facility Boards

Design Review Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Design Review Board meeting on April 24, 2023, contains no substantive items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE agenda system, with no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings.

Planning Commission

The agenda for the April 19, 2023 La Mesa Planning Commission meeting is entirely procedural boilerplate. It contains no listed agenda items, staff reports, or public hearing topics. The document only includes system-generated placeholders for video, details, and voting records.

Community Police Oversight Board

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss police department updates, including the annual AB 481 military equipment inventory report, and to hear from an independent police auditor. The board will also consider approving minutes from prior meetings and discuss subcommittee assignments. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of minutes for Feb 15 and Mar 15, 2023 meetings
• La Mesa Police Department updates and military equipment inventory update (AB 481 report)
• Independent police auditor updates
• Legal counsel mediation policy update
• CPOB ad-hoc subcommittee assignments discussion

The board approved the minutes from the February 15 and March 15, 2023 meetings. Other agenda items, including police department updates and mediation policy, were discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved February 15, 2023 and March 15, 2023 minutes (5-0)

Arts and Culture Commission

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss current business, including approving minutes from a January special meeting, reviewing a public art policy, and receiving subcommittee updates. The agenda also includes a presentation from John Campbell of the Encinitas Art and Culture Commission. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of minutes from January 25, 2023 special meeting
• Discussion of Public Art Policy
• Subcommittee updates
• Presentation by John Campbell, Encinitas Art and Culture Commission
• Public comments (15 minutes total)

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

The agenda for the La Mesa Community Parking Commission meeting on April 18, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission is holding a regular meeting on April 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Manager's Conference Room. The agenda includes a presentation from Helix Water District on fleet electrification, approval of minutes from February and March meetings, and discussions on the future of three ad hoc subcommittees (Building Electrification, Climate Action Plan, and Public Outreach) that expire in May or June 2023. The commission will also discuss creating new ad hoc subcommittees and the June 2023 regular meeting.

• Helix Water District fleet electrification presentation
• Approval of minutes from February 20 and March 20, 2023 meetings
• Discussion of Building Electrification Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires May 2023)
• Discussion of Climate Action Plan Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires May 2023)
• Discussion of creating new ad hoc subcommittees

The Commission approved a presentation recommending a building electrification ordinance for new residential construction, including single-family, multi-family buildings, and ADUs. The body also approved the February 20, 2023 meeting minutes and rescheduled the June 19 meeting. A presentation on the Helix Water District's fleet electrification project was also reviewed.

• Approved Building Electrification New Residential Construction Presentation to be scheduled for future City Council meeting
• Approved February 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Canceled June 19, 2023 regular meeting and scheduled special meeting for June 12, 2023
• Tabled approval of March 20, 2023 meeting minutes until May 15, 2023

Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee

The subcommittee appointed a chair and discussed fee calculations for a project at 4197 E. Arrieta Circle. No action was taken regarding the Arrieta Circle project or procedural rules.

• Appointed Councilmember Lothian as Chair
• Continued consideration of procedural rules to May 10, 2023
• No action taken on fee calculations for 4197 E. Arrieta Circle

Parks and Recreation Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on April 12, 2023, 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.

City Council

The City Council approved the consent calendar, which included rejecting Bid No. 23-15 for citywide guardrail upgrades. The Council also reached a consensus to accept the 2020-2022 Neighborhood Traffic Management Program report and the ADU development activity report.

• Rejected Bid No. 23-15 for citywide guardrail upgrades (5-0)
• Approved minutes from March 28, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Accepted 2020-2022 Neighborhood Traffic Management Program annual report and FY 2024 Work Plan
• Accepted Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development activity report

Youth Advisory Commission

The La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission is meeting to approve minutes from its March 13, 2023 regular meeting and to hold a workshop. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy items, rezonings, or contracts listed. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of minutes from March 13, 2023 meeting
• Workshop session
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

The Commission approved the minutes from the March 13, 2023, regular meeting. Members discussed logistics for an upcoming spring workshop and provided feedback regarding the March 27 Power Hour.

• Approved minutes for the March 13, 2023 regular meeting

Design Review Board

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The Design Review Board meeting appears to have no substantive business scheduled.

Planning Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Planning Commission meeting on April 5, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The text is mostly system-generated placeholders from the eSCRIBE software, with no substantive content to report.

Mobility Commission

The La Mesa Mobility Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially approve two blue curb (disabled parking) requests, hear a GIS presentation on online maps, and hold standing discussions on capital projects and transportation/parking demand management policies. The agenda also includes approval of the March 1, 2023 meeting minutes and an informational item on COVID and teleconferencing under the Brown Act.

• GIS presentation: La Mesa Online Maps by Melisa Caric Lee
• Blue curb request at 4847 Parks Avenue, #24
• Blue curb request at 6070 Nancy Drive
• Approval of March 1, 2023 meeting minutes
• Standing discussion on CIP, CAP, and Vision Zero projects for budget consideration

The Commission approved one request for a disabled person parking space and directed staff to conduct further research on a second request. The meeting also included a presentation on the City's interactive GIS maps.

• Approved minutes from March 1, 2023 meeting (4-0)
• Directed staff to conduct more research on blue curb request at 4847 Parks Avenue #24 (4-0)
• Approved installation of disabled person parking space at 6070 Nancy Drive (4-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for an addition and exterior alterations to the Elizabeth Clements House at 4550 Date Avenue, a potential landmark in the Date Avenue Historic District. The staff recommendation is to approve the project. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, public comments, and announcements.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for addition and exterior alterations to 4550 Date Avenue (APN 470-632-02-00), Elizabeth Clements House, potential landmark in Date Avenue Historic District
• Staff recommends approval of Project 2023-0863 (Shipley)

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a request for an addition and exterior alterations at 4550 Date Avenue. The approval includes specific conditions regarding porch railing post caps and the use of a wood frame for the kitchen window.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 4550 Date Avenue with architectural conditions (6-0)

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will hold a regular meeting with several significant items on the agenda. The council will consider a proposal to replace existing billboards with digital ones, a policy for public arts including a fee structure and murals on private property, and a directive to create a policy to decouple parking from new multi-family developments. The agenda also includes several routine consent calendar items, such as ratifying a design review for a Costco expansion and accepting a state homeland security grant.

• Consideration of a program to replace existing billboards with digital billboards adjacent to Interstate 8, opposed by Scenic San Diego.
• Consideration of a resolution to adopt a Policy for Public Arts, a fee structure to fund it, and authorization of murals on private property.
• Consideration of directing staff to draft a policy requiring new multi-family developments to decouple parking.
• Ratification of the Design Review for a proposed addition to the Costco Wholesale facility at 8125 Fletcher Parkway.
• Resolution authorizing a lease agreement with the Foothills Art Association for use of Porter Hall at 4910 Memorial Drive.

The City Council approved a new Policy for Public Arts while rejecting a proposed development impact fee. The Council also directed staff to draft a policy requiring the decoupling of parking for new multi-family residential developments. Additionally, the Council supported a state $25/hour minimum wage for specified healthcare workers.

• Adopted Policy for Public Arts with amendments (4-0)
• Declined Public Art Development Impact Fee proposal (3-1)
• Approved appointment of John Fonseca to Community Police Oversight Board (4-0)
• Directed staff to propose draft policy to decouple parking for new multi-family developments (3-1)
• Adopted Resolution supporting State $25/hour minimum wage for specified healthcare workers (3-1)
• Approved ratification of design review for Costco Wholesale addition at 8125 Fletcher Parkway (4-0)
• Authorized acceptance of FY 2022 State Homeland Security Grant Program grant (4-0)
• Authorized lease agreement with Foothills Art Association for Porter Hall (4-0)

Design Review Board

This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The Design Review Board is not deciding or discussing any specific projects, applications, or policies at this meeting.

La Mesa Community Parking Commission

The La Mesa Community Parking Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss several parking-related items, including an update on the Lemon Avenue parking lot improvement project, a parking survey, and a review of parking meter and permit pricing. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from its January 17, 2023 meeting. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; most items are for discussion or update.

• Approval of minutes from January 17, 2023 meeting
• Lemon Avenue parking lot improvement project update
• Parking survey discussion
• Review of parking meter and parking permit pricing discussion
• Village enhancement fund update

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission is holding a regular meeting with a presentation from San Diego Community Power on its Community Power Plan. The commission will also discuss the status and expiration of several ad hoc subcommittees, including those on building electrification, small engine phase out, vehicle idling at schools, and the climate action plan update, as well as the creation of new subcommittees. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes or contracts listed.

• Presentation: San Diego Community Power - Community Power Plan
• Discussion: Building Electrification Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires May 2023)
• Discussion: Small Engine Phase Out Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires March 2023)
• Discussion: Vehicle Idling at Schools Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires March 2023)
• Discussion: Climate Action Plan Update Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires May 2023)

The Commission approved an educational flyer regarding electric versus gas-powered small engines. It also voted to establish a new Public Outreach ad hoc subcommittee to develop a plan and toolkit for Commission work plan items. No vote was taken on February meeting minutes due to a lack of quorum.

• Approved use of educational flyer on electric small engines
• Approved creation of Public Outreach ad hoc subcommittee
• Tabled February 20, 2023 meeting minutes due to lack of quorum

Community Police Oversight Board

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board is meeting to approve February minutes, receive updates from the police department and independent auditor, review a complaint form update, assign 2023 subcommittees, and hear a survey update. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of minutes from February 15, 2023 meeting
• Update on LMPD complaint form (attachment 5.4)
• Assignment of 2023 ad-hoc subcommittees (policies, operations, community outreach, hiring)
• Survey update from the board
• Police department and independent auditor updates

The Community Police Oversight Board approved a change to the LMPD Complaint Form to remove check boxes. The Board also rescinded a previous motion to approve the February 15, 2023, meeting minutes due to an incorrect version being posted.

• Approved removal of check boxes from LMPD Complaint Form (7-0)
• Rescinded motion to approve February 15, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Planning Commission

This Planning Commission agenda contains only boilerplate interface text and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will consider terminating local emergencies declared in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic and civil unrest, and will vote on second readings of ordinances for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior ADUs. The council will also discuss a local road safety plan, a cost recovery policy for Oktoberfest, and several council-initiated items including a tobacco retailer licensing ordinance and a project labor agreement.

• Resolution terminating COVID-19 local emergency and rescinding executive orders
• Resolution terminating civil unrest local emergency and rescinding executive orders
• Second reading and adoption of ADU and JADU ordinances amending Title 24 (Zoning)
• Resolution adopting a Local Road Safety Plan for the City of La Mesa
• Consideration of 50% cost recovery reduction policy with $50,000 cap for Oktoberfest special event permit

The City Council approved new ordinances for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior ADUs. The Council also voted to terminate local emergency declarations related to the coronavirus pandemic and 2020 civil unrest.

• Adopted Accessory Dwelling Units Ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted Junior Accessory Dwelling Units Ordinance (5-0)
• Terminated local emergency due to coronavirus pandemic (5-0)
• Terminated local emergency due to civil unrest (5-0)
• Approved 50% cost recovery reduction with $50,000 cap for Oktoberfest permit (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft a Tobacco Retailer Licensing Ordinance (4-1)
• Directed City Manager to negotiate Project Labor Agreement for projects $1M+ (5-0)
• Appointed David Harris to Environmental Sustainability Commission (5-0)

Design Review Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Design Review Board meeting on March 13, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Youth Advisory Commission

The La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission is holding a regular meeting with a presentation from Community Action Service & Advocacy (CASA), plus discussion of a time capsule and Power Hour event. The commission will also consider approving minutes from its January 9, 2023 meeting. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Community Action Service & Advocacy (CASA) presentation
• Approval of minutes from January 9, 2023 regular meeting
• Discussion of Time Capsule project
• Discussion of Power Hour event, including date, location, and activities

The Commission approved the minutes from the January 9, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the opening of a 1992 time capsule and planned an upcoming Power Hour event at a local elementary school.

• Approved minutes for the January 9, 2023 meeting

Parks and Recreation Commission

The La Mesa Community Services Commission is holding a regular meeting with a single substantive item: approval of the draft minutes from its February 8, 2023 meeting. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items such as call to order, public comments, and announcements. No new business, ordinances, or contracts are scheduled for discussion or action.

• Approval of minutes from February 8, 2023 meeting

The Commission approved the minutes from the February 8, 2023 meeting. Staff provided updates on park renovations and upcoming community events. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved February 8, 2023 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Historic Preservation Commission meeting on March 7, 2023, contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The document is essentially empty of any decisions or discussions.

Mobility Commission

The Commission approved the 2020-2022 Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) Annual Report and the 2023 work plan. It also approved Phase 1 Traffic Calming Measures for 16 specific street segments. The body discussed a Caltrans planning grant for grade separation at Spring Street and the trolley line.

• Approved February 1, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2020-2022 Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Annual Report (6-0)
• Approved NTMP 2023 work plan for Olive Avenue Phase 3 construction and Highwood Avenue and El Paso Street Phase 2 design (6-0)
• Approved Phase 1 Traffic Calming Measures for 16 street segments, including Garfield Drive, Lemon Avenue, and Merritt Boulevard (6-0)

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with one substantive item: a site development plan request for an outdoor building materials storage yard at 8336 Case Street. The commission will also take public comments and handle routine procedural items. The staff recommendation is to approve the project.

• Site development plan for outdoor building materials storage yard at 8336 Case St (APN 490-631-07-00) in M-D zone
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Hybrid meeting via Zoom and in-person at City Council Chambers

The Planning Commission approved a site development plan for Roofline Supply and Delivery. The project involves an outdoor building materials storage yard at 8336 Case Street.

• Approved site development plan for outdoor building materials storage yard at 8336 Case Street (5-0)

City Council

The La Mesa City Council is scheduled to take first reading on ordinances updating regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) to comply with state laws. The meeting also includes a Caltrans presentation on the State Route 94/State Route 125 interchange project and a review of the Q2 FY23 budget monitoring report. Routine consent calendar items include awarding a cannabis tax audit contract and initiating an annexation for a property at 9365 Carmichael Drive.

• First reading of ordinances for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs)
• Caltrans presentation on the State Route 94/State Route 125 interchange project
• Resolution to initiate annexation and General Plan amendment for 9365 Carmichael Drive (APN 495-335-05-00)
• Resolution to award RFP 23-09 for cannabis tax audit services to The Pun Group, LLP
• Resolution to appropriate General Fund reserves for an additional Engineering Technician position and permitting technology

The City Council approved the first reading of ordinances to update regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs). The council also approved funding for a new Engineering Technician position and appointed three members to the Youth Advisory Commission.

• Approved first reading of Accessory Dwelling Units Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Junior Accessory Dwelling Units Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved funding for an additional Engineering Technician position and permitting technology improvements (5-0)
• Appointed Jackson Banthrum, Adriana Flores, and Kennedy Haytasingh to the Youth Advisory Commission (5-0)
• Awarded cannabis tax audit services contract to The Pun Group, LLP (5-0)
• Approved appropriation of funds for Fire Department iPads and tablet plans (5-0)
• Approved annexation and General Plan amendment for 9365 Carmichael Drive (5-0)
• Approved appropriation of funds for street sweeping (5-0)

Design Review Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Design Review Board meeting of February 27, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

The Community Relations and Veterans Commission is holding a regular hybrid meeting to elect its 2023 Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary, approve the January 25, 2023 minutes, and receive an update on Community Conversations. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker, with a total of 15 minutes for non-agenda items.

• Election of 2023 Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Approval of minutes from January 25, 2023 regular meeting
• Community Conversations update

The Community Relations and Veterans Commission approved the minutes from the January 25, 2023 meeting and elected its leadership for the year. The commission also discussed community conversations.

• Approved January 25, 2023 meeting minutes
• Elected Gann as Chair, Brittland as Vice Chair, and Durden as Secretary

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss the status of several ad hoc subcommittees that are expiring in early 2023, including those on building electrification, small engine phase-out, vehicle idling at schools, and climate action plan update. They will also consider creating new subcommittees. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comments and approval of prior minutes.

• Discussion of Building Electrification Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires February 2023)
• Discussion of Small Engine Phase Out Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires March 2023)
• Discussion of Vehicle Idling at Schools Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires March 2023)
• Discussion of Climate Action Plan Update Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires February 2023)
• Discussion of creation of new ad hoc subcommittees

The Commission approved the extension of the Building Electrification and Climate Action Plan Update ad hoc subcommittees. Members also reviewed a letter of support for vehicle idling efforts at Helix Charter High School and provided feedback on a small engine phase-out flyer.

• Approved minutes from January 23, 2023 special meeting
• Approved extension of Building Electrification Ad Hoc Subcommittee
• Approved letter of support for vehicle idling at Helix Charter High School
• Approved extension of Climate Action Plan Update Ad Hoc Subcommittee

Community Police Oversight Board

The La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board is meeting to approve January minutes, receive updates from the police department and independent auditor, and review the auditor's quarterly report. The board will also elect a chair and vice chair for 2023, discuss changes to the LMPD complaint form, and review a draft mediation policy.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2023 (recommended: Johnson as Chair, Castaños as Vice Chair)
• Review of Independent Police Auditor quarterly report (Oct 1–Dec 31, 2022)
• LMPD Complaint Form update: consider removing check boxes for consent to be contacted
• Review of draft mediation policy
• Approval of January 18, 2023 meeting minutes

The Community Police Oversight Board appointed a new Chair and Vice Chair for 2023. The Board also approved two changes to the LMPD Complaint Form to streamline investigations. Other items, including the mediation policy and subcommittee assignments, were moved to the March meeting.

• Approved minutes from January 18, 2023, as amended (5-0)
• Appointed Board Member Johnson as Chair (8-0)
• Appointed Board Member Castaños as Vice Chair (8-0)
• Approved removal of the consent-to-be-contacted check box from the LMPD Complaint Form (7-1)
• Approved removal of check boxes under 'nature of complaint' from the LMPD Complaint Form (6-2)
• Moved review of draft mediation policy to March 15, 2023
• Moved CPOB ad-hoc subcommittee assignments to March 15, 2023

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission will consider approving a 12-month extension of Tentative Tract Map TTM 14-02 for a two-lot subdivision at El Cajon Boulevard and Thorne Drive, proposed for a mixed-use development. The meeting also includes approval of the December 21, 2022 minutes and standard procedural items.

• Project 2023-0079 (MAZSW LLC): 12-month extension of TTM 14-02 for a two-lot subdivision at El Cajon Boulevard and Thorne Drive, APNs 470-100-02-00 through 470-100-05-00, 470-100-12-00, 470-100-19-00, and 470-150-07-00, in C-D-MU and R3-MU zones
• Approval of minutes from December 21, 2022 Planning Commission meeting

The Planning Commission approved a 12-month extension for a two-lot subdivision at El Cajon Boulevard and Thorne Drive. The commission also approved the minutes from the December 21, 2022 meeting.

• Approved 12-month extension for Tentative Tract Map TTM 14-02 mixed-use development (4-0)
• Approved December 21, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council

This City Council agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Design Review Board

This agenda for the La Mesa Design Review Board meeting on February 13, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The La Mesa Community Services Commission is holding a regular hybrid meeting on February 8, 2023. The only substantive item is approval of the minutes from the January 11, 2023 meeting. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including public comments, announcements, and adjournment.

• Approval of minutes for regular meeting of January 11, 2023

The Commission approved the minutes from the January 11, 2023, meeting. Staff provided status updates on park improvements and upcoming community events, but no other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes for regular meeting of January 11, 2023

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for roof alterations at 9190 Brier Road. This location is a designated historic landmark.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for roof alterations at 9190 Brier Road (4-0)

Mobility Commission

The La Mesa Mobility Commission will hold a regular meeting with presentations on the HAWK signal outreach and the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) update. The commission will also discuss future agenda items including the Bicycle Master Plan, CAP-related projects, and the NTMP update for the March 1st meeting, and will consider approving the minutes from the January 4, 2023 meeting.

• HAWK signal presentation by Michael Kinnard with outreach pamphlets
• LRSP update presentation with 2021-08-20 final report
• Discussion of future item: Bicycle Master Plan and bike lane breakdown with GIS map update
• Discussion of CAP related projects
• Discussion of NTMP update for support at March 1st meeting

The commission approved the minutes from the January 4, 2023, meeting. Other agenda items consisted of presentations and discussions regarding CIP projects, parking, and the Bicycle Master Plan, but no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Approved January 4, 2023 meeting minutes with one typo correction (5-0)

Community Relations and Veterans Commission

The La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission is holding a regular hybrid meeting. The main business items are approving the minutes from August 24, 2022, and the 2023 work plan, plus discussing community conversation topics for 2023. The agenda also includes a Good Neighbor Award presentation and public comment periods.

• Approval of August 24, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2023 work plan
• Discussion of 2023 community conversation topics
• Good Neighbor Award presentation

Arts and Culture Commission Special Meeting

The Commission reviewed and edited the Public Art Policy. Following this discussion, the Commission voted to move the policy forward to the City Council for consideration.

• Approved minutes from January 18, 2023 Regular Meeting
• Recommended Public Art Policy be moved to City Council for consideration

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will hold a regular meeting with a mix of routine items and notable actions. Key items include a presentation on the Climate Action Plan progress, a staff report on the Waite Park draft master plan with a proposed $70,000 environmental review contract, and a public hearing on vacating a utility easement on Terry Lane. The council will also consider appointments to several boards and commissions, and a resolution supporting union elections for Sharp Grossmont employees.

• Approve $70,000 from General Fund for Waite Park Master Plan environmental review and task order to Helix Environmental Planning
• Resolution correcting Chen Ryan Associates contract for La Mesa Boulevard Complete Street Design Segment 2 from $270,195 to $362,460
• Public hearing on summary vacation of public utility easement at 4579 Terry Lane (Dennstedt Terrace)
• Resolution supporting free and fair union elections for Sharp Grossmont employees
• Appointments to Arts and Culture Commission, Community Police Oversight Board, and Planning Commission

The City Council approved $70,000 for the Waite Park Master Plan environmental review and filled vacancies on the Planning Commission, Arts and Culture Commission, and Community Police Oversight Board. The Council also adopted a resolution supporting free and fair union elections for Sharp Grossmont employees.

• Approved $70,000 for Waite Park Master Plan environmental review (5-0)
• Appointed Jonathan Frankel to the Planning Commission (4-1)
• Appointed Renee Bareno to the Arts and Culture Commission (5-0)
• Appointed/reappointed 6 members to the Community Police Oversight Board (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting free and fair union elections for Sharp Grossmont employees (4-1)
• Approved $362,460 contract correction for La Mesa Boulevard Complete Street Design Segment 2 (5-0)
• Approved summary vacation of an easement on Terry Lane (5-0)
• Cancelled the regular City Council meeting scheduled for February 14, 2023 (5-0)

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special closed-session meeting of the La Mesa City Council, held to discuss a pending workers' compensation claim. The only substantive item is a conference with legal counsel regarding the case Joseph Gaines vs. City of La Mesa. No public action or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is expected to last 30 minutes.

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

The City Council held a special meeting on January 24, 2023, which primarily consisted of a closed session. The City Attorney announced that there were no reportable actions taken during the meeting.

Environmental Sustainability Commission

The Environmental Sustainability Commission will vote on the 2023 work plan and discuss the status of several ad hoc subcommittees, including building electrification, small engine phase out, vehicle idling at schools, and climate action plan update. The meeting also includes approval of the December 19, 2022 minutes and public comments.

• Vote on approval of the 2023 Work Plan
• Discussion of Building Electrification Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires Feb 2023)
• Discussion of Small Engine Phase Out Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires Mar 2023)
• Discussion of Vehicle Idling at Schools Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires Mar 2023)
• Discussion of Climate Action Plan Update Ad Hoc Subcommittee (expires Feb 2023)

The Commission approved the 2023 Work Plan and authorized the ad hoc subcommittee to accept final staff changes before presenting it to the City Council. The body also approved the minutes from the January 23, 2023 Special Meeting.

• Approved the Environmental Sustainability Commission 2023 Work Plan
• Authorized the 2023 Work Plan ad hoc subcommittee to accept final City staff changes
• Approved minutes from the January 23, 2023 Special Meeting

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting to consider a continuation of Project 2021-48, a proposed residential apartment development at 8875 La Mesa Boulevard, 5101-5131 Garfield Street, and 8940 Dailey Road. The board will also approve minutes from two prior meetings. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Continuation of Project 2021-48 (Sea Anemone LLC) for a residential apartment development at 8875 La Mesa Boulevard, 5101-5131 Garfield Street, and 8940 Dailey Road
• Approval of minutes from November 28, 2022 and January 9, 2023 meetings
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker, with eComments due 24 hours prior

The Board approved a proposed residential apartment development (Project 2021-48) for Sea Anemone LLC. The project involves multiple parcels including 8875 La Mesa Boulevard, 5101-5131 Garfield Street, and 8940 Dailey Road.

• Approved residential apartment development Project 2021-48 (3-0)
• Approved November 28, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved January 9, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

Arts and Culture Commission

The La Mesa Arts and Culture Commission is holding a regular hybrid meeting to approve minutes from November 16, 2022, receive updates on work plan items (Public Art Policy, Survey, Branding, Creating Awareness), and consider approving the draft 2023 Work Plan. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of minutes from November 16, 2022 meeting
• Updates on Public Art Policy, Survey, Branding, and Creating Awareness
• Recommended motion to approve 2023 Work Plan
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

The Commission approved the 2023 Work Plan and the minutes from the November 16, 2022 meeting. Members discussed updates to the Public Art Policy, branding, and survey data. A new subcommittee to research funding opportunities was requested for future agendas.

• Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections
• Approved 2023 Work Plan
• Scheduled vote to recommend draft Public Art Policy for January 25, 2023

Planning Commission

The La Mesa Planning Commission will vote to approve a Site Development Plan for a new single-family residence with an attached garage on Alto Drive. The property is zoned R1S-P (Suburban Residential/Scenic Preservation Overlay). The agenda contains no other substantive items, consisting primarily of procedural motions and the approval of previous minutes.

• Approval of minutes from the December 21, 2022 meeting
• Site Development Plan for Project 2021-47 (Jackson Residence) on Alto Drive

The Planning Commission approved a site development plan for the construction of a single-family residence with an attached garage on a vacant lot on Alto Drive. The project is located in the R1S-P zone.

• Approved site development plan for Jackson Residence on Alto Drive (3-0)

Community Police Oversight Board

The Community Police Oversight Board approved its 2022 Annual Report with minor edits and approved a draft police oversight survey. The board also received updates on police staffing, a $42,000 officer wellness grant, and 2022 complaint statistics.

• Approved minutes from December 21, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved 2022 Community Police Oversight Board Annual Report with minor edits (6-0)
• Approved draft Community Police Oversight Board Survey (6-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The La Mesa Community Services Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend the Waite Drive Park draft master plan to the City Council. The agenda also includes a quarterly Public Works/Parks report, approval of the December 14, 2022 minutes, and a discussion on the Recreation and Park Masterplan. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Waite Drive Park Draft Master Plan – recommended motion to support and recommend to City Council
• Quarterly Public Works/Parks report presentation
• Approval of minutes from December 14, 2022 regular meeting
• Recreation and Park Masterplan discussion

The Commission approved the Waite Drive Park Draft Master Plan and recommended it to the City Council for adoption. The body also approved the minutes from the December 14, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes from December 14, 2022 meeting with corrections
• Approved support for Waite Drive Park Draft Master Plan and recommended it to City Council for adoption

City Council

The La Mesa City Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment, interviews for commission vacancies, and a consent calendar. Key actions include swearing in new Fire Chief Bent Koch, adopting amended compensation plans for the fire chief position, and awarding a contract for the La Mesa Boulevard Complete Streets Plan, Segment 2. The council will also consider appointments to outside boards and two council-initiated items.

• Swearing in of new Fire Chief Bent Koch
• Adoption of resolutions amending FY 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025 compensation plans to add Fire Chief classification
• Resolution awarding professional services contract to Chen Ryan Associates Inc. for La Mesa Boulevard Complete Streets Plan, Segment 2
• Continuance of ratification of Design Review Board approval for mixed-use development at 4757 Palm Avenue (Project 2021-40)
• Interviews for vacancies on Arts and Culture Commission, Planning Commission, and Community Police Oversight Board

The City Council approved the design for a mixed-use development at 4757 Palm Avenue using the original darker color palette. The council also updated compensation plans for the Fire Chief position and appointed members to various regional boards and subcommittees.

• Ratified Design Review Board approval of Project 2021-40 at 4757 Palm Avenue with original darker color palette (4-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2023-001, 2023-002, and 2023-003 to update compensation plans and reactivate Fire Chief classification (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-004 awarding transportation planning contract to Chen Ryan Associates Inc. (5-0)
• Appointed Mayor Arapostathis as primary representative to San Diego Association of Governments Board (5-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Dillard as primary representative to San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Board (4-1)
• Approved City donation of a tree in memory of Dexter Levy (5-0)
• Directed staff to prepare or revise onboarding policy and checklist for new elected officials (5-0)
• Established various standing and ad hoc subcommittees for permits, ADU policies, and parking (5-0)

Youth Advisory Commission

The La Mesa Youth Advisory Commission is holding a regular meeting with a presentation from Community Action Service & Advocacy (CASA), plus discussion items on the 2020 Vision Time Capsule, Power Hour preparation, and Teen Talk. The commission will also consider approving minutes from its December 12, 2022 meeting.

• CASA Presentation
• Approval of December 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• 2020 Vision Time Capsule discussion
• Power Hour preparation – group assignments and activities
• Teen Talk discussion

The Commission approved the minutes from the December 12, 2022, meeting. Members discussed the 2020 Vision Time Capsule and ideas for a spring Teen Talk workshop. Power Hour preparation was moved to March 27, 2023.

• Approved minutes for the December 12, 2022 meeting
• Moved Power Hour Preparation to March 27, 2023

Design Review Board

The La Mesa Design Review Board will consider approving a site development plan for a proposed 72-unit apartment development at 8875 La Mesa Boulevard and adjacent streets. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from its November 28, 2022 meeting. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Project 2021-48 (Sea Anemone LLC): 72-unit apartment development at 8875 La Mesa Blvd, 5101-5131 Garfield St, and 8940 Dailey Rd
• Recommendation to approve the project
• Approval of minutes from November 28, 2022 meeting

The board was unable to take action on any agenda items because it lacked a quorum. The approval of previous meeting minutes and a proposed apartment development were both continued to the next meeting.

• Approval of November 28, 2022 minutes continued to next meeting (lack of quorum)
• Project 2021-48 (72-unit apartment development) continued to next meeting (lack of quorum)

Mobility Commission

The La Mesa Mobility Commission is holding a regular meeting to hear presentations on the Climate Action Plan and the La Mesa Boulevard Complete Streets Plan, Segment I. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from its November 2, 2022 meeting and its 2023 Work Plan. Public comments are invited in person or via Zoom.

• Presentation on Climate Action Plan by Hilary Ego
• Presentation on La Mesa Boulevard Complete Streets Plan, Segment I by Hamed Hashemian
• Approval of minutes from November 2, 2022 meeting
• Approval of 2023 Work Plan

The Mobility Commission approved the 2023 Work Plan, which includes a list of transportation projects. The commission also approved the minutes from the November 2, 2022 meeting.

• Approved 2023 Work Plan (5-0)
• Approved November 2, 2022 meeting minutes with one correction (5-0)

Planning Commission

This agenda for the La Mesa Planning Commission meeting on January 4, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items. The document appears to be a template with no specific decisions or discussions scheduled.

Historic Preservation Commission

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The meeting appears to be a routine session with no substantive business scheduled.