La Mesa Mobility Commission

Minutes of a Regular Meeting

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, April 03, 2024 at 9:00 A.m. - 10:00 A.m.

Location:

City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue

La Mesa, California

Present:

• Chair Calandra
• Vice Chair Krulikowski
• Commissioner Justice
• Commissioner Koehrn
• Commissioner Mueller
• Commissioner Nichols
• Commissioner Ortega

Staff:

• Assistant Director of Public Works Ornelas
• Engineering Project Manager Kinnard
• Administrative Coordinator Becerra
• Administrative Office Assistant Macias

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Chair Calandra called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. 

1.1

INVOCATION

Commissioner Koehrn

1.2

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Commissioner Koehrn

2.

ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

None

3.

PRESENTATION

3.1

LA MESA BIKE AND SIDEWALK CONNECTIONS

Presented by City of La Mesa Consultant, Phil Kern, PE - STC Traffic, Inc.

Mr. Kern presented the La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Connections; followed by significant questions/comments from the Commission. 

4.

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 Mobility Commission 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.

None

5.

CONFLICT DISCLOSURES

None

6.

CURRENT BUSINESS

6.1

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MOBILITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2024

Recommended Motion: Approve

Chair Calandra moved to approve the March 6, 2024 minutes. 

• Moved by Chair Calandra
  Seconded by Vice Chair Krulikowski

  Yes (6)	Chair Calandra, Commissioner Justice, Vice Chair Krulikowski, Commissioner Ortega, Commissioner Nichols, and Commissioner Mueller
  Abstain (1)	Commissioner Koehrn

  Motion Approved (6 to 0)

6.2

STANDING DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

1. CIP, CAP and Vision Zero Related Projects for Future City Council Budget Consideration.
2. Transportation Demand Management and Parking Demand Policies for City Council.

1. 1. List Walkthrough
   2. Maintenance vs. CIP
   3. See-Click-Fix Demonstration
   4. Creating Projects
   5. Prioritize and Champion (5 project)
   6. Transportation CIP input meeting – Jan/Feb 2025 (Milestone)
      • Future Training Presentations (Tentative Dates)
      • Grant Opportunities/Funding (Aug)
      • Traffic Signals (Sept)
      • MUTCD – Signs (Oct)

Mr. Kinnard began the STANDING DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS item with a few announcements:

• Item discussion expected to be lengthy, good time for staff members in audience to exit due to time constraints.
• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) discussion will be brought to the Mobility Commission prior to being presented to City Council - January or February 2025.
• CIP training will be provided to the Mobility Commission prior to the CIP Presentation on the following topics:
  • Grant Programs / Traffic Signal Training / Financial / MUTCD Update
• Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) will be discussed in July or August 2024.
• Climate Action Plan to be presented by Hilary Ego at the May 1, 2024 Mobility Commission Meeting.
• AB 43 - Traffic Safety Corridor in the coming months.

Beginning the STANDING DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Item, Mr. Kinnard informed the Commission that he will be managing the running list whilst in discussion with the Commissioners. Currently, the plan is to bring this list and open forum back for status, feedback, etc. once or twice annually. 

Significant discussion amongst the Commission ensued, the list was addressed line by line. Unnecessary/expired items or items pertaining to current projects already being addressed were removed. Leaving only future & current issues on the table for discussion. 

In closing, Mr. Kinnard asked the Commission to consider how often this item will be addressed throughout the year. Action item to be voted on at the May 1, 2024 meeting.

7.

STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mr. Kinnard informed the Commission about the upcoming public outreach events:

1. Neighborhood Traffic Management Program - Three neighborhood meetings scheduled, notice to be emailed to Mobility Commissioners for possible attendance.
2. Earth Day Fair - Informational booth pertaining to the City of La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Connections Project, flyer to be emailed to Mobility Commissioners for possible attendance. 

Vice Chair Kruilikowski announced that he would only be available for one hour for next month's Mobility Commission Meeting.

Mr. Kinnard announced The 2024 California Bicycle Summit being held on April 18-19, 2024.

8.

ADJOURNMENT

The next regularly scheduled meeting is on May 1, 2024.

The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Commissioner Mueller.

Chair Calandra adjourned the meeting at 12:14 PM.