La Mesa Community Services Commission

Minutes of a Regular Meeting

Meeting #:
Date:
-
Location:
La Mesa Community Center Conference Room, 4975 Memorial Drive
La Mesa, California
Present:
  • Chair Parker Ross
  • Commissioner Brianna Coston
  • Commissioner Robert Duff
  • Commissioner Christopher McCoole
Absent:
  • Commissioner Jessi Brown
  • Commissioner Monica Moana Alo
  • Commissioner Andrew Reeves
Staff:
  • Director of Community Services Susan Richardson
  • Senior Management Analyst Misty Thompson

This meeting was conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent with Government Code Section 54953, as amended by Assembly Bill 361, in relation to the COVID-19 State of Emergency and recommended social distancing measures.


1.

  

Chairperson Ross called the meeting to order at 6:03 PM.

1.1

  

None

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 Community Services 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

4.

  

None

5.

  
  • Resolution No.Approve Minutes
    Moved byCommissioner Coston
    Seconded byCommissioner McCoole
    Motion Approved (4 to 0)

5.2

  

Annual election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary

Chairperson Ross, Vice-Chair Brown, Secretary Reeves

  • Resolution No.Motion to approve nominated positions.
    Moved byCommissioner Coston
    Seconded byCommissioner McCoole
    Motion Approved (4 to 0)

5.3

  

Rotation of parks for inspections.

Director Richardson will send out updated letter.


McCoole: Collier & MacArthur
Coston: Highwood & Sunset
Ross: Rolando & Harry Griffen
Duff: Jackson & Northmont

TBD: Alo, Brown & Reeves.
Vista La Mesa, Sunshine, Aztec, Briarcrest, AEC/Porter/Lookout/Walkway of Stars, La Mesita/Jr. Seau

5.4

  

Consider Recommendations, if any

No report.

Director's Report:
1. Master Plan Updates: Recreation and Park Master Plan, MacArthur Park, Waite Park
2. Art Projects: Walkway of the Stars, Lemon Ave. Lot, Artist to Work
3. LMSVSD Joint Use Sites
4. Programs


Sr. Management Analyst/La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation Report:
1. Fundraiser
2. Movies
3. Garden
4. Downtown District Sign
5. Arts & Culture Master Plan
6. EV Chargers in Parks
7. Skate Park Feasibility Study

One staff member and an Arts and Culture Commissioner will be participating in a local arts agency learning network capacity building program grant with San Diego Art Matters. Park Appreciation Day is November 2. A digital marquee will be installed at MacArthur Park in the existing frame at the end of September. A skatepark renovation design input meeting will be held at Parkway Academy on October 24 at 6:00 PM. 

7.

  

Chairperson Ross adjourned the meeting at 6:55 PM.

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