LA MESA COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND VETERANS COMMISSION
AGENDA

A Regular Meeting

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 5:30 P.m. - 6:30 P.m.

Location:

Adult Enrichment Center, 8450 La Mesa Boulevard

La Mesa, California

Commissioners:

Chair Dennis Sharp
Vice Chair Alan "Rich" Gann
Commissioner Glenna Bloemen
Commissioner Andrea Britland
Commissioner Allan Durden
Commissioner Don Long

In-Person/Virtual Hybrid Community Relations and Veterans Commission Meeting Pursuant to AB 361 (Government Code Section 54953(e)(1)-(2))

The public may view the meeting in-person or live using the following remote options:

Teleconference Meeting Webinar

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87079769622

Telephone (Audio only)

(669) 900-6833 or (253) 215-8782 Webinar ID: 870 7976 9622

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 Commission meeting at the time and location specified on this agenda to make your comments. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes.

Zoom: 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 Chair closes public comment.

How to submit eComments: eComments are available once an agenda is published. Locate the meeting in "upcoming meetings" and click the comment bubble icon. Click on the item you wish to comment on. eComments can be submitted when the agenda is published and until 24 hours prior to the meeting. eComments are limited to 500 words. eComments may be viewed by the Commission and members of the public following the close of the eComment submission period (24 hours prior to the meeting). Email your comment to mhowell@cityoflamesa.us if you have difficulty submitting an eComment. eComments will not be read aloud as a regular meeting item; however any member of the Commission or member of the public may do so during their respective comment time.

Citizens who wish to make an audio/visual presentation pertaining to an item on the agenda, or during Public Comments, should contact the Adult Enrichment Center at 619.667.1322, no later than 12:00 p.m., the business day prior to the meeting day. Advance notification will ensure compatibility with City equipment and allow Commission 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 Adult Enrichment Center, 8450 La Mesa Boulevard, during normal business hours.

Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Adult Enrichment Center, 8450 La Mesa Boulevard, 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 Commission meetings, should contact the City’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator, Rida Freeman, Director of Administrative Services, 48 hours prior to the meeting at 619.667.1175, fax 619.667.1163, or rfreeman@cityoflamesa.us.

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/board meetings or public hearings held in the City Council Chambers. A photo i.d. or signature will be required to secure a device for the meeting.

1.
CALL TO ORDER

1.1
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2.
ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

3.
PRESENTATION

3.1
Good Neighbor Award

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 Community Relations and Veterans 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.