LA MESA CITY COUNCIL

A Regular Meeting of the City Council

Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

Location:

City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue

La Mesa, California

Elected Officials:

• Mayor Mark Arapostathis
• Vice Mayor Lauren Cazares
• Councilmember Patricia N. Dillard
• Councilmember Laura Lothian
• Councilmember Genevieve Suzuki
• City Treasurer Matthew Strabone

Staff:

• City Manager Greg Humora
• City Attorney Glenn Sabine
• City Clerk Megan Wiegelman

The City Council meeting may be viewed in-person or live on Cox Cable Channel 24 (within La Mesa City limits), AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 (in the San Diego Region), the City’s website (www.cityoflamesa.gov), the City's YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/cityoflamesa) or using the following Zoom Webinar options:

 

The public may view the meeting live using the following remote options:

 

Teleconference Meeting Webinar

 

https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1606535921

 

Telephone (Audio only)

 

[phone] or [phone]  Webinar ID: 160 653 5921

 

Copy and paste the webinar link into your internet browser if the webinar link does not work directly from the agenda.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

• In-Person comments during the meeting: Join us for the City Council meeting at the time and location specified on this agenda to make your comments. Please complete a “Request to Speak” card and submit it to the Council Hostess. When the Mayor calls your name, step to the podium and state your name for the record. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.

 

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PLEASE NOTE: Public Comment will be limited to 3 minutes per item. The timer begins when the participant begins speaking. Time cannot be combined or yielded to another speaker.

 

*Live Remote Public Comment ONLY permitted during Councilmember teleconferencing pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953 (AB 2449).

 

• *Zoom Audio Comments: To provide oral public comments during the meeting, join the Zoom meeting by computer, mobile phone, or dial in number. On Zoom video conference by computer or mobile phone, use the “Raise Hand” feature. This will notify the moderator that you wish to speak during a specific item on the agenda or during non-agenda Public Comment. Members of the public will not be shown on video but will be able to speak when called upon. If joining the meeting using the Zoom dial-in number, you may raise your hand by pressing *9. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes. No further comments will be entertained after the Mayor closes public comment.

 

Citizens who wish to make an audio/visual presentation pertaining to an item on the agenda, or during Public Comments, should contact the City Clerk’s office at 619.667.1120, no later than 12:00 p.m., the Monday prior to the meeting day. Advance notification will ensure compatibility with City equipment and allow Council meeting presentations to progress smoothly and in a consistent and equitable manner. Please note that all presentations/digital materials are considered part of the maximum time limit provided to speakers.

 

Agenda reports for items on this agenda are available for public review at the City Clerk's Office, 8130 Allison Avenue, during normal business hours.

 

Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office, 8130 Allison Avenue, during normal business hours.

 

ACCESSIBILITY: The City of La Mesa encourages the participation of disabled individuals in the services, activities and programs provided by the City. Individuals with disabilities, who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the City Council meetings, should contact the Human Resources Department 48 business hours prior to the meeting at 619.667.1175, fax [phone], or .

 

Hearing assisted devices are available for the hearing impaired. A City staff member is available to provide these devices upon entry to City Council meetings, commission meetings or public hearings held in the City Council Chambers. A photo ID or signature will be required to secure a device for the meeting.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

1.1

INVOCATION - VICE MAYOR CAZARES

1.2

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

3.

COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS

4.

ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

5.

PRESENTATIONS

5.1

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR MS. SENIOR CALIFORNIA 2026, MAGGIE ESPINOSA

5.2

PROCLAIMING APRIL 18, 2026 AS ARBOR DAY

5.3

PROCLAIMING APRIL AS ART, CULTURE, & CREATIVITY MONTH

5.4

PROCLAIMING APRIL AS VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH AND APRIL 21, 2026 AS VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY

6.

PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)

NOTE: In accordance with state law, an item not scheduled on the agenda may be brought forward by the general public for comment; however, the City Council will not be able to discuss or take any action on the item at this meeting. If appropriate, the item will be referred to Staff or placed on a future agenda.

7.

CONFLICT DISCLOSURES

8.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR

This is the time in which members of the Council or audience may pull items from the CONSENT CALENDAR for discussion. Public Comments are also invited on Consent Calendar items.

9.

CONSENT CALENDAR

(Items 9.1 through 9.11)

The Consent Calendar includes items considered to be routine. Unless discussion is requested by members of the Council or audience, all Consent Calendar items may be approved by one motion.

*If a public hearing item is part of the Consent Calendar, the public hearing shall be deemed held if the item is not removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion and possible action (Item 9.4).

• Recommended Motion:

  Approve Consent Calendar Items 9.1 through 9.11.

9.1

APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING

• Recommended Motion:

  Approve.

9.2

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026

• Recommended Motion:

  Approve.

9.3

RESOLUTION DIRECTING REVIEW OF THE CITY OF LA MESA CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE

Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman

• Recommended Motion:

  Adopt Resolution.

9.4

*QUIMBY ACT PARKLAND DEDICATION IN-LIU FEE AND PARK ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT IMPACT FEE

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINDINGS FOR THE QUIMBY ACT PARKLAND DEDICATION IN-LIEU FEE AND PARK ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT IMPACT FEE AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66000 ET SEQ. AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR PROJECTS AS OUTLINED IN THE PARKS MASTER PLAN

Staff Reference: Mr. Dedmon

• Recommended Motion:

  Adopt Resolution.

9.5

RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2025-1903 (WARM HEARTH INC.)

RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2025-1903 (WARM HEARTH INC.) – A FACADE REMODEL AT 8740-8748 LA MESA BOULEVARD (APNs 494-213-13-00, 494-213-14-00 AND 494-213-15-00) IN THE C-D-MU (GENERAL COMMMERCIAL/URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY/MIXED USE OVERLAY) ZONE

Staff Reference: Ms. Santos

• Recommended Motion:

  Adopt Resolution.

9.6

RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ROGERS, ANDERSON, MALODY AND SCOTT, LLP FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 AUDIT SERVICES

Staff Reference: Ms. Esenwein

• Recommended Motion:

  Adopt Resolution.

9.7

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF A COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING REQUEST THROUGH CONGRESSWOMAN SARA JACOBS' OFFICE FOR THE LA MESA DRONE AS FIRST RESPONDER PROJECT AND, IF AWARDED, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF THE FUNDS

Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney

• Recommended Motion:

  Adopt Resolution.

9.8

APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROPOSITION 64 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM, COHORT 4, AND IF AWARDED, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF THE FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT

Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney

• Recommended Motion:

  Adopt Resolution.

9.9

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID 26-06, JOHNSON DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO MJC CONSTRUCTION, AND AUTHORIZING A BUDGET TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATION OF TRANSNET FUNDS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 8503

Staff Reference: Mr. Throne

• Recommended Motion:

  Adopt Resolution.

9.10

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH HAZARD CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING, INC. FOR BID 25-17, 2025 PAVING PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 8304

Staff Reference: Mr. Throne

• Recommended Motion:

  Adopt Resolution.

9.11

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID 26-04 AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE 2026 SIDEWALK INFILL PROJECT TO MIRAMAR GENERAL ENGINEERING, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 8323

Staff Reference: Mr. Throne

• Recommended Motion:

  Adopt Resolution.

10.

ORDINANCES: FIRST READING

10.1

ELECTRIC BICYCLE SAFETY PILOT PROGRAM ORDINANCE

CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA ADDING CHAPTER 12.38 TO THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH THE LA MESA ELECTRIC BICYCLE SAFETY PILOT PROGRAM PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE SECTIONS 21214.7, 312.5, AND 22651.08 

Staff Reference: Ms. Lee

• Recommended Motion:

  Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.

11.

COUNCIL INITIATED

11.1

CONSIDERATION OF ALLOCATING $20,000 TO UPDATE THE 2022 PARK DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE STUDY TO EVALUATE POTENTIAL INCREASES TO THE QUIMBY ACT PARKLAND DEDICATION IN-LIEU FEE AND PARK ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT FEE - MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS

11.2

CANNABIS DISPENSARIES SIGNAGE CONTENT

CONSIDERATION OF REQUESTING STAFF TO PREPARE A DRAFT ORDINANCE (FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ADOPTION) CLARIFYING THE INTENT AND AUTHORITY FOR CANNABIS DISPENSARIES TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS “DISPENSARIES” IN SIGNAGE CONTENT - VICE MAYOR CAZARES

11.3

CONSIDERATION OF ADDING A “BILL WALTON WAY” SIGN TO THE SIGNPOST AT THE INTERSECTION OF LOWELL STREET AND NORMAL AVENUE - COUNCILMEMBER DILLARD

12.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)

13.

AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3(d))

14.

CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS

15.

ADJOURNMENT