La Mesa City Council
March 14, 2023

LA MESA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA

A Regular Meeting

Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 6:00 p.m.

Location: City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California
Elected
Officials:

Mayor Mark Arapostathis
Vice Mayor Colin Parent
Councilmember Patricia N. Dillard
Councilmember Laura Lothian
Councilmember Jack Shu
City Treasurer Matthew Strabone
Staff: City Manager Greg Humora
City Attorney Glenn Sabine
City Clerk Megan Wiegelman
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Pages

1. CALL TO ORDER

1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER SHU

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 RECOGNITION OF GROSSMONT SECURITY GUARD DAVID

ANTONIO FOR HIS WORK THAT LED TO TWO INDIVIDUALS BEING
CONNECTED WITH THE HOME PROGRAM AND IN TURN LONGTERM HOUSING

5.2 PRESENTATION FROM SAN DIEGO METROPOLITAN TRANSIT

SYSTEM (MTS) ON TROLLEY FARE ENFORCEMENT STATISTICS

5.3 2023 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS WORK PLANS 1
• PLANNING COMMISSION
• COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
• HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

5.4 PROCLAIMING MARCH 21, 2023 AS SPRING EQUINOX NOWRUZ 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. BOARD AND COMMISSION INTERVIEWS

8.1 INTERVIEW OF APPLICANT FOR A VACANCY ON THE COMMUNITY

POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD
8 Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman

9. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS

9.1 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO FILL THE

UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL

SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
11 Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Recommended Motion:

Approve the appointment of David Harris to the Environmental Sustainability Commission as the older adult representative and adopt Resolution confirming the appointment.

10. 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.

11. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 11.1 through 11.9)
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.
*The Ordinance title shall be deemed read if the item is not removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion and possible action (Items 11.7 and 11.8).

Recommended Motion:

Approve Consent Calendar Items 11.1 through 11.9.

11.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT

OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING
Recommended Motion:

Approve.

11.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2023
15 Recommended Motion:

Approve.

11.3 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE APPROVED
COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022-2023, FY
2023-2024, AND FY 2024-2025 TO ADJUST THE SALARY FOR THE

POSITIONS OF COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER AND BUILDING

OFFICIAL
26 Staff Reference: Ms. Freeman
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

11.4 COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD 2022 ANNUAL REPORT 50 Staff Reference: Mr. Dedmon
Recommended Motion:

Receive and file.

11.5 INDEPENDENT POLICE AUDITOR REPORT FOR THE QUARTER
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022
55 Staff Reference: Mr. Dedmon
Recommended Motion:

Receive and file.

11.6 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND
APPROPRIATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 BOARD OF STATE

AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS (BSCC) OFFICER WELLNESS

AND MENTAL HEALTH GRANT FUNDS
62 Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

11.7 *SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ACCESSORY

DWELLING UNITS ORDINANCE
85 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 24 (ZONING) OF THE LA

MESA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUs) IN ACCORDANCE WITH
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65852.2, 65852.23,
AND 65852.26 AND HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION
17980.12
Staff Reference: Mr. Kusiak
Recommended Motion:

Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.

11.8 *SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF A JUNIOR ACCESSORY

DWELLING UNITS ORDINANCE
102

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 24 (ZONING) OF THE LA

MESA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF JUNIOR
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (JADUs) IN ACCORDANCE WITH
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65852.2 AND
65852.22 AND HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 17980.12
Staff Reference: Mr. Kusiak
Recommended Motion:

Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.

11.9 SIXTH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 108
Staff Reference: Mr. Kusiak
Recommended Motion:

Receive and file.

12. STAFF REPORTS

12.1 TERMINATION OF THE LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO THE

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
109

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION TERMINATING THE LOCAL

EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED BY THE CITY MANAGER, AS THE
DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY AND DISASTER, ON MARCH 13, 2020,

DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC AND RESCINDING THE

CORRESPONDING EXECUTIVE ORDERS ISSUED IN RESPONSE
THERETO; AND POSSIBLE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF

AND DIRECTION REGARDING THE PANDEMIC RESPONSE
STATUS
Staff Reference: Mr. Humora
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution and provide direction to staff regarding the pandemic response status to reprogram the traffic signals of high-density intersections to automatically display the pedestrian crossing signals.

12.2 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION TERMINATING THE LOCAL

EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED BY THE CITY MANAGER, AS THE
DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY AND DISASTER, ON MAY 30, 2020,

DUE TO CIVIL UNREST AND RESCINDING THE CORRESPONDING

EXECUTIVE ORDERS ISSUED IN RESPONSE THERETO
128
Staff Reference: Mr. Humora
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

12.3 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING A LOCAL ROAD

SAFETY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF LA MESA
140
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

12.4 CONSIDERATION OF A FIFTY PERCENT COST RECOVERY
REDUCTION POLICY WITH A $50,000 MONETARY CAP OR AN

ALTERNATIVE POLICY FOR A THREE-YEAR OKTOBERFEST

SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION
337
Staff Reference: Mr. Dedmon
Recommended Motion:

Approve a fifty percent cost recovery reduction policy with a $50,000 monetary cap or an alternative policy for a three-year Oktoberfest Special Event Permit Application.

13. HEARING

13.1 CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2023-2024 AND A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
341
Staff Reference: Mr. Kusiak
Recommended Motion:

Reaffirm CDBG program priorities and direct staff to draft and circulate for public review the FY 2023-2024 CDBG Action Plan and amended FY 2022-2023 CDBG Action Plan for United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funded activities and return to Council on April 25, 2023, for final review and approval

14. COUNCIL INITIATED

14.1 CONSIDERATION TO REQUEST STAFF TO DRAFT A TOBACCO

RETAILER LICENSING (TRL) ORDINANCE - COUNCILMEMBER SHU
347

14.2 CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO BEGIN

NEGOTIATIONS TO ENTER INTO A PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT

WITH THE BUILDING TRADES AND CARPENTERS UNIONS - VICE

MAYOR PARENT AND COUNCILMEMBER DILLARD
348

14.3 CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTING STAFF TO CREATE A POLICY

AND PROGRAM TO UTILIZE AFFORDABLE HOUSING

AGREEMENTS AND TO GENERATE SUFFICIENT FEE REVENUE TO

MONITOR COMPLIANCE WITH AFFORDABILITY DEED

RESTRICTIONS - VICE MAYOR PARENT AND COUNCILMEMBER
SHU
349

15. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)

16. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))

17. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS

18. ADJOURNMENT
DATE: March 14, 2023
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Lyn Dedmon, Assistant to the City Manager
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: 2023 Boards and Commissions Work Plans
At the start of each calendar year, the City’s Boards and Commissions meet to update their respective Work Plans. The Work Plans provide a roadmap for the major initiatives and projects each commission will work to achieve over the year.

During the Council meetings in February and March, each Chair will present their commission’s updated Work Plan to the City Council. Staff has attached the Work Plans that will be presented at the March 14, 2023, meeting.

Attachments:

A. Planning Commission
B. Community Services Commission
C. Historic Preservation Commission

PLANNING COMMISSION
E:\K Kusiak\Boards and Commissions\Planning Commission\Planning Commission work plans\Planning Commission 2023 Work Plan.docx 12/16/2022
Work Plan
2023
Goals should be consistent with the City’s goals:
• Safe Community
• Maintain a Financially Sound and Affordable City Government • Continue to Improve High Quality Municipal Services
• Revitalize Neighborhoods and Corridors
• Enhanced Recreation and Quality of Life Opportunities • Ensure Safe and Affordable Homes for All Current and Future Residents • Foster community health by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving environmental quality
Staffing Department: Community Development

GOALS DUE DATE TRACKING

MILESTONES STATUS

1. In performing all actions and
duties, seek and promote
support of the City’s Climate
Action Plan (CAP) and the
reduction of greenhouse
gases and pollution.

As needed Ongoing

2. Regular Duties as identified
in LMMC 2.60.060 and

24.02.010, to include
encouraging and promoting
support of the City’s CAP
and the reduction of
greenhouse gases and
pollution
As needed Ongoing

3. Review and comment on
Annual Zoning Code Cleanup Amendments, with a
particular focus on
advancing measures to
support the City’s CAP and
the reduction of greenhouse
gases and pollution.

As needed Ongoing

4. Downtown Village Specific
Plan Update, with a
particular focus on
advancing measures to
support the City’s CAP and
the reduction of greenhouse
gases and pollution.
2023 Pending

1 PLANNING COMMISSION

5. Coordination with Historic
Preservation Commission on
Historic Preservation
Ordinance / Policy
N/A Ongoing
La Mesa Municipal Code (LMMC) Title 2 – Administration and Government

2.60.060 - Powers and duties.

The Planning Commission shall have, and is hereby vested with all the powers and duties provided by said act and amendments thereto, and such other powers and duties as may be conferred upon the Planning Commission by any and all laws of the State of California and the City Council.

2.60.140 - La Mesa relocation appeals board.

The planning commission shall also act as the "La Mesa relocation appeals board" and shall have the power when it acts in that capacity as provided by the by-laws for the relocation appeals board and shall carry out its duties and obligations pursuant to said by-laws. Said by-laws shall be adopted at the first meeting of the planning commission acting as the relocation appeals board and shall not thereafter be amended without the prior approval of the city council.

LMMC Title 24 – Zoning Ordinance

24.02.010 - Administration and enforcement agencies
B. Planning Agency. The city council, planning commission and community development department are hereby designated collectively as the planning agency. The planning agency shall perform all functions required by California state law. The specific duties and functions of the council, commission, and departments relative to this title are given below.

1. Perform all functions required by California law of a planning agency.

2. Furnish information and general assistance to the public in the administration of this title.

3. Maintain the Zone Map.

4. Review site development plans as to their compliance with the requirements of this title.

5. Review applications for adjustments in development regulations.

6. Interpret, administer and enforce this title.

7. Assist the planning commission in performance of its functions.

E. Planning Commission. The authority and functions of the planning commission in the administration of this title shall be to:

1. Review and approve plans, including site development plans when either required of or when appealed or referred to the commission, and to perform such other functions as provided by this title.

2. Resolve the question as to whether or not a proposed use is permitted in one or more zones in keeping with the general description and intent of such zones and the Land Use Element of the General Plan.

3. Consider appeals from any determination made in the administration or enforcement of this title.

4. Review applications for special permits, conditional use permits and variances.

5. Perform other functions as provided by state law.

6. Resolve questions or alleged ambiguity on appeal from the determination of the Community Development Department.

2 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Work Plan
FY2023
Goals should be consistent with the City’s goals:
• Safe Community
• Maintain a Financially Sound and Affordable City Government • Continue to Improve High Quality Municipal Services
• Revitalize Neighborhoods and Corridors
• Enhanced Recreation and Quality of Life Opportunities • Effective and efficient traffic circulation and transportation • Ensure Safe and Affordable Homes for All Current and Future Residents • Foster community health by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving environmental quality Staffing Department: Community Services Department

GOALS DUE DATE TRACKING

MILESTONES
STATUS

1. Inspect parks and relay
maintenance and program related
information. Implement userfriendly digital form via Google Docs.

June,
September,
March and
December
Commissioners inspect
assigned parks and
return inspection sheets
prior to the 9th of that
month. Public Works will
report back at the
following meeting.

2. Communicate services,
facilities and programs offered by
City to public.

Ongoing Attendance and
participation at programs.

Assist in disseminating
information.

3. Assist in planning and
implementation of Recreation
and Parks Master Plan
Ongoing Participate in outreach,
surveys, park
assessments and public
meetings.

4. Assist in planning and
implementation of MacArthur
Park Master Plan
Ongoing Make recommendations to
City Council. Coordinate
with Council SubCommittee to advise and
help prioritize
improvements. Participate
in outreach, surveys, and
public meetings.

5. Assist in planning and
implementation of Waite Park
Master Plan
Ongoing Make recommendations to
City Council. Participate in
outreach, surveys, and
public meetings.

6. Collier Park Phase II and
Spring House
Ongoing Monitor construction and
disseminate information
about project. Provide
feedback for future use of
Spring House.

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION

8. Collaborate with community
partners to explore ways to
activate/improve parks.

Ongoing Seek opportunities to
engage with
organizations that can
assist with park programs
and improvements.

7. Advocate for additional
park land, open space and/or
public space in underserved
areas and recommend capital
improvement projects.

Ongoing Review proposed park
CIP projects and
recommend priorities.

La Mesa Municipal Code:

2.32.110 - Duties generally.

The board shall provide for and do any other acts which may be found necessary and proper by it to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

2.32.120 - Recommendations—Land acquisition.

The commission may recommend to the city council and the planning commission the acquisition of lands for recreation and park purposes.

2.32.130 - Recommendations—Needs and policies.

The community services commission shall have the power and it shall be its duty to consider, advise or recommend to the city council:
(a) Need pertaining to the acquisition, development and use of facilities, buildings and structures for recreational and park purposes;
(b) Policies relating to the management, maintenance, control and improvement of facilities and land used for public recreational and park purposes within or without the corporate limits of the city.

2.32.140 - Recommendations—Ordinances and regulations.

The community services commission shall develop and recommend ordinances and resolutions necessary in the establishing of administrative rules and regulations as deemed proper to regulate and govern the use of recreational and park facilities.

2.32.150 - Recommendations—Budget.

The community services commission shall review the proposed administration budget for recreation and park purposes and make recommendations to the city council concerning its adoption.

2.32.160 - Public improvement program.

The community services commission shall recommend a program of public improvement and land acquisitions which it deems necessary or desirable.

2.32.170 - Promotion of public interest.

The community services commission shall promote public interest in and understanding of the recreation and park program and regulations relating thereto.

2.32.180 - Consulting of public.

The community services commission may consult and confer with public officials and agencies, civic educational, professional and other organizations, and with the citizens generally, with relation to the effecting of such program.

2.32.190 - Contracts for facilities.

The community services commission shall make recommendations to the city council concerning desirable contractual relations between city and public schools and other agencies for use of buildings, playgrounds, and other recreational facilities.

2.32.200 - Additional powers and duties.

The community services commission shall have such other powers and duties as the city council may, by ordinance or resolution, confer upon it.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
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Work Plan
FY2023
Goals should be consistent with the City’s goals:
• Safe Community
• Maintain a Financially Sound and Affordable City Government • Continue to Improve High Quality Municipal Services
• Revitalize Neighborhoods and Corridors
• Enhanced Recreation and Quality of Life Opportunities • Ensure Safe and Affordable Homes for All Current and Future Residents Staffing Department: Community Development Department

GOALS DUE DATE TRACKING MILESTONES STATUS

1. Ordinance/Policy Updates As soon as
possible
• Develop an ordinance amendment
to require a review process for
properties 50 years or older and
assess community support for the
ordinance.
• Update historic district eligibility
criteria, including Mills Act eligibility
for contributing resources.

Pending
City
Council
Direction

2. Update Historic Resources
Inventory
On-going and
as staffing
support
permits
• Continue field survey and research
with assistance from SDSU/LMHS
• Develop a phased program to
implement update procedures.
• Develop assessment ranking
criteria.
• Bring the first completed
submissions forward for
consideration.

On-going

3. Improve public
understanding of historic
preservation.

On-going and
as staffing
support
permits
• Develop outreach tools, such as a
web page, story maps, and
brochures to promote the City’s
historic preservation program and
the benefits of historic preservation.

On-going

4. Regular Duties as identified
in LMMC 25.01.060. G.

As-needed On going
LMMC 25.01.060 - Historic preservation commission.

G. Powers and Duties. The Commission shall have the power and duty to:

Historic Preservation Commission
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1. Conduct a continuing survey of all cultural resources in the City which the Commission, on the basis of information available or presented to it, has reason to believe may be eligible for designation as a historic landmark or historic district or for recognition as a structure of merit.

2. Review the La Mesa Historic Resources Inventory according to the criteria set forth in the Historic Preservation Element of the General Plan.

3. Recommend to the City Council amendments to the La Mesa Historic Resources Inventory.

4. Recommend to the City Council that certain areas, places, buildings, structures, natural features, works of art or other improvements having significant historical, cultural, architectural, archaeological, community or aesthetic value as part of the heritage of the City be designated as a historic landmark or historic district.

5. Maintain a local register of designated landmarks and historic districts within the City.

6. Approve or disapprove, in whole or in part, applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness pertaining to alteration, modification, or removal of any exterior architecture feature of a designated landmark or improvement within a historic district.

7. Adopt guidelines to be used by the Commission in reviewing applications for Certificates of Appropriateness.

8. Review and comment upon applications for demolition permits pertaining to designated cultural resources and applications for demolition and alteration permits for cultural resources included in the La Mesa Historic Resources Inventory.

9. Explore means for protection, retention and use of any designated or potential landmark including, but not limited to, appropriate legislation and financing.

10. Recommend and encourage the protection, enhancement, appreciation and use of structures of historical, cultural, architectural, community or aesthetic value which have not been designated as landmarks but are deserving of recognition as structures of merit so as to emphasize their importance in the lifestyle of La Mesa.

11. Encourage public understanding of an involvement in the unique architectural and environmental heritage of the City through educational and interpretative programs. Such may include, but shall not be limited to, lectures, tours, walks, reports, publications, films, open houses, special events.

12. Encourage private efforts to acquire property and raise money on behalf of historic preservation; however, the Commission is specifically denied the power to acquire property or invest therein for or on behalf of itself or the City.

13. Render advice and guidance on any structure at the request of the property owner as time permits (i.e., painting, color, materials, landscaping, fencing, lighting). This advice shall not be construed to impose any controls, but shall be offered in a spirit of friendly help.

14. Investigate and report to the City Council on the use of various federal, state, local or private funding sources and mechanisms available to promote historic resource preservation in the City.

15. Cooperate with local, county, state and federal governments in the pursuit of the objectives of historic preservation.

16. Implement other historic preservation plans and programs including, but not limited to, those listed as Complementary Programs in the General Plan Element.

17. Prepare or cause to be prepared nominations to the National Register of Historic Places, as time permits.

18. Consult with professionals and experts in fields such as archaeology, paleontology, history, preservation, architecture, design and engineering whenever such consultation is desired or necessary.

DATE: March 14, 2023
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Megan Wiegelman, CMC, City Clerk
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: INTERVIEW OF APPLICANT FOR A VACANCY ON THE COMMUNITY

POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD
Attached is an application from a citizen who wishes to be considered for appointment to fill the La Mesa Business Representative vacancy on the Community Police Oversight Board. The applicant has been invited to attend the meeting and make a brief three-minute presentation describing their qualifications and interest in serving on the Commission.

The applicant will be called forward for their interview by the City Clerk. After their presentation you may ask questions of the applicant, if you wish.

The appointment will be made at the City Council meeting on March 28th.

Attachment

Community Police Oversight Board: 3 positions – two-year term One appointee will fill the vacated by Greg Ward whose term expires December 31, 2023, and represents the Police Beat 1.

One appointee will fill the vacant Police Beat 3 seat with term expiring December 31, 2023.

One appointee will fill the vacant La Mesa Business Community seat with term expiring December 31, 2024.

Eleven of the members shall be residents of the City of La Mesa and be comprised as follows: One representative from each of the four police beat areas of the City; One representative of a La Mesa faith-based community; One representative of the La Mesa business community; One adult employee or designee of Helix Charter High School; One adult employee or designee of the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District; One young adult between the ages of 18 to 30; One advocate for people experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, mental health or other social issues; and One senior aged 62 or older
First Appointed Terms
John Carlos Fonseca (Business Community applicant)

THE APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE

DATE: March 14, 2023
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Megan Wiegelman, CMC, City Clerk
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO FILL AN UNSCHEDULED

VACANCY ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
On February 28th, the City Council interviewed an applicant who was interested in being appointed to fill the unscheduled vacancy on the City’s Environmental Sustainability Commission. At the Council meeting on March 14th, the Mayor will make the appointment with the approval of the City Council.

Attached is a brief description of the requirements, the number of openings, and the name of the applicant seeking to be appointed.

Staff recommends the Mayor make the appointment to fill the vacancy, with the approval of the Council, and adopt the attached resolution confirming the appointment.

Attachments

Environmental Sustainability Commission: 1 position – four-year term One appointee will fill the position vacated by Andrea Beth Damsky whose term expires June 30, 2023, and represents the older adult population.

Seven of the members shall be residents of the City of La Mesa and be comprised as follows: two members from the general populous; three members with professional experience related to environmental sustainability; one member representing the senior adult population (at time of appointment shall be not less than fifty-five years of age); and one member representing the youth population (at the time of appointment shall be not more than 21 years of age).

First Appointed Terms
David Harris

APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA APPOINTING

A MEMBER TO FILL THE UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL

SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
WHEREAS, a position on the City of La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission has been vacated; and
WHEREAS, the person below has been recommended to the City Council for appointment to said City of La Mesa Commission.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the following is hereby appointed as a member of the City of La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission, with their term to commence after the oath or affirmation of allegiance for public officers or employees is executed as required by Article XX, Section 3 of the Constitution of the State of California, and to expire on the date stated below, or until their successor is appointed and qualified:

Environmental Sustainability Commission: 1 appointment
David Harris is appointed to fill the unscheduled vacancy created by Andrea Beth Damsky whose term expires June 30, 2023 and represents the older adult population.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 14th day of March 2023, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2023- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.

MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)

1 La Mesa City Council
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
Date:

Location:

February 28, 2023, 6:00 pm
City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California

Present: Mayor Arapostathis
Vice Mayor Parent
Councilmember Dillard
Councilmember Lothian
Councilmember Shu
Staff: City Manager Humora
City Attorney Sabine
City Clerk Wiegelman
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. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council Agenda. Agenda Items can be taken out of order during the meeting.

The Agenda Items were considered in the order presented.

Mayor Arapostathis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

1.1 INVOCATION - VICE MAYOR PARENT

1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
There were no comments.

2 3. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS
The Mayor, Council and staff made announcements and reported on various events taking place in the City. No action was taken.

4. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
The Mayor announced that staff had discovered earlier in the day that 8135 El Paso Street had been vacated in 1966; therefore, Consent Calendar Item 11.7 was deleted from the agenda.

5. PRESENTATIONS

5.1 CALTRANS PRESENTATION ON THE STATE ROUTE 94/STATE
ROUTE 125 INTERCHANGE PROJECT
Karen Jewel, Caltrans District 11 Central Corridors Project Director, provided a PowerPoint presentation on the State Route-94/State Route125 Interchange Project (“Project”), highlighting the current scope, progress, issues, Phase 1 and 2, costs, and schedule of the Project.

The following members of the public spoke on the Presentation:

Mary Davis
Dianne Osterling
Amy Reichert spoke regarding a proposed project at 8135 El Paso Street.

Following Council questions and comments, no action was taken.

5.2 2023 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS WORK PLANS
 COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD
 ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
 MOBILITY COMMISSION
 LA MESA COMMUNITY PARKING COMMISSION
City Manager Humora provided opening comments.

Community Police Oversight Board Chair Leroy Johnson and Vice Chair Janet Castanos presented the Board's 2023 Work Plan.

Environmental Sustainability Commission Chair Richard Williams presented the Commission's 2023 Work Plan.

3 Mobility Commission Chair Michael Calandra presented the Commission's 2023 Work Plan.

La Mesa Community Parking Commission Chair Jonathon Baron presented the Commission's 2023 Work Plan.

Following Council questions and comments, no action was taken.

5.3 BUDGET MONITORING REPORT
Finance Director Royales reported on the national, state and local economic outlook, sales tax revenues, and the performance of the City’s General Fund for quarter ending December 31, 2022.

Following Council questions and comments, no action was taken.

5.4 CITY TREASURER'S QUARTERLY REPORT
City Treasurer Strabone made a presentation regarding the investment earnings for the quarter ending December 31, 2022.

Following Council questions and comments, no action was taken.

5.5 POLICE CHIEF’S QUARTERLY OPERATIONS REPORT
Chief Sweeney presented the crime statistics for the quarter ending December 31, 2022, explained the statistics in the various crime categories and highlighted recently solved cases. Chief Sweeney briefly discussed the Department’s proactive operations and strategic enforcement to help reduce crime and also reviewed various community outreach activities that took place. Chief Sweeney announced the recent graduations and recognitions of service of Police Department team members and reviewed the staff vacancies in the Police Department.

Following Council questions and comments, no action was taken.

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Dianne Osterling spoke regarding environmental reviews, short term housing, affordable housing, and government transparency.

John Smaydek spoke regarding a proposed project at 8135 El Paso Street.

Kera spoke regarding a proposed project at 8135 El Paso Street, toxicity, and government collusion.

Consuelo spoke regarding a proposed project at 8135 El Paso Street, toxicity, and government collusion.

4 Jeff spoke regarding a proposed project at 8135 El Paso Street, toxicity, and government collusion.

Andrew Goria spoke regarding a proposed project at 8135 El Paso Street.

Gisele AbouChacra spoke regarding a proposed project at 8135 El Paso Street.

Mary Davis spoke regarding groundwater contamination, transportation projects, and a proposed project at 8135 El Paso Street.

Darel Kennedy spoke on permitting bee keeping in the City.

7. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
There were no conflict of interest disclosures.

8. BOARD AND COMMISSION INTERVIEWS

8.1 INTERVIEW OF APPLICANT FOR AN UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON

THE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
City Clerk Wiegelman briefly explained the interview process.

David Harris spoke regarding their qualifications and interest in being appointed to the Environmental Sustainability Commission.

City Clerk Wiegelman said the appointment would be made at the March 14th City Council meeting.

Following the interview, no action was taken.

9. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS

9.1 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO FILL THE UNSCHEDULED

VACANCIES ON THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
Mayor Arapostathis nominated Jackson Banthrum, Adriana Flores, and Kennedy Haytasingh for appointment to the Youth Advisory Commission.

Resolution No. 2023-013
Approve the appointment of Jackson Banthrum, Adriana Flores, and Kennedy Haytasingh to the Youth Advisory Commission and adopt Resolution confirming the appointments.

For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Shu
Approved (5 to 0)

5 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Dianne Osterling spoke on Items 11.6 and 11.7.

11. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 11.1 through 11.8)
*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 11.7).

Approve Consent Calendar Items 11.1 through 11.8, except for Item 11.7.

For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Shu
Approved (5 to 0)

11.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF

ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING
Approve.

11.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGS HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 AND JANUARY 24, 2023
Approve.

11.3 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023
Approve.

11.4 RESOLUTION TO AWARD RFP 23-09 FOR CANNABIS TAX AUDIT

SERVICES TO THE PUN GROUP, LLP
Resolution No. 2023-014
Adopt Resolution.

11.5 RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE UNALLOCATED GENERAL FUND

RESERVES FOR THE PURCHASE OF IPADS, ACCESSORIES, AND

DATA AND TABLET COMMAND PLANS TO BE USED BY THE FIRE

DEPARTMENT
Resolution No. 2023-015
Adopt Resolution.

6 11.6 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INITIATION OF AN ANNEXATION

AND RELATED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 9365 CARMICHAEL DRIVE (APN 495-335-05-00)
(PROJECT 2022-0492)
Resolution No. 2023-016
Adopt Resolution.

11.8 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATION OF

UNALLOCATED FUND RESERVES TO THE PUBLIC WORKS STREET

CLEANING ACCOUNT FOR STREET SWEEPING
Resolution No. 2023-017
Adopt Resolution.

11.7 *RESOLUTION ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF AN
EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES AT 8135 EL PASO
STREET ENCUMBERING LOT H PER MAP NO. 4046 LAKE VIEW
ESTATES UNIT NO. 1
This item was deleted from the agenda.

12. STAFF REPORTS

12.1 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON PERMITTING PROCESS

IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ADOPTION

OF A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING GENERAL FUND RESERVES

TO FUND AN ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN POSITION

AND PERMITTING PROCESS TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS
City Manager Humora provided opening comments.

Community Development Director Kusiak stated the role and commitment of the Community Development Department.

Jay Trevino and Susan Healy Keene, Baker Tilly Consultants, provided a PowerPoint presentation on the process for developing recommendations on improving the permitting process, highlighting the evaluation and solution phases, staff and stakeholder interview themes, the customer experience survey, process mapping, the comparison of La Mesa to peer cities, key observations, the GE Work-out Process Improvement Workshop ("Workshop"), the Workshop participants, the goals of the Workshop, and the barriers to achieving the goals.

7 Brian Philbin, Engineering Technician II, Tejennia Hargrove, Development Services Technician II, Laura Traffenstedt, Assistant Planner, and Stacey Sapp, Building Inspection Supervisor, continued the PowerPoint presentation and spoke on the outcomes of the Workshop, highlighting the new motto, quick wins, and the recommendations in the areas of predictability, timeframes, communication, comprehensive information, and front-loading.

Community Development Director Kusiak finished the PowerPoint presentation by summarizing the critical success factors for implementing the Workshop recommendations and improving the permitting process.

Council questions and comments ensued.

The following members of the public spoke on the Item:

Kristine Alessio
Dianne Osterling
William Best
Councilmember Lothian announced the Development Services Council Liaison Subcommittee would be meeting every second Wednesday of the month from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in City Hall beginning April 2023.

Resolution No. 2023-018
(1) Receive the report and recommendations on permitting process improvements regarding the Community Development Department and Public Works Engineering Division; and (2) Adopt Resolution appropriating General Fund Reserves to fund an additional Engineering Technician position and permitting process technology improvements.

For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Shu
Approved (5 to 0)

12.2 REPORT ON ASSEMBLY BILL 2449 (AB 2449) - TELECONFERENCE

MEETINGS PURSUANT TO THE BROWN ACT AFTER TERMINATION

OF CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY DECLARATION
City Clerk Wiegelman provided a PowerPoint presentation on the requirements of the three teleconferencing methods pursuant to the Brown Act: the traditional pre-pandemic method, AB 361, and AB 2449.

8 Receive a report on changes to state law regarding teleconference meetings and establish an ad hoc subcommittee comprising of Vice Mayor Parent and Councilmember Shu for the purpose of reviewing AB 2449 and recommending teleconferencing policies and procedures for City Council and the City’s Boards and Commissions following the termination of California’s Emergency Declaration.

For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Shu
Approved (5 to 0)

13. HEARING/ORDINANCES: FIRST READING

13.1 CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF

ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY

DWELLING UNITS
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice.

Mayor Arapostathis opened the hearing for Item 13.1.

Community Development Director Kusiak provided opening comments and introduced Stephanie Tomaino, City Advisors, who provided a PowerPoint presentation on the amendments to Title 24 (Zoning) of the La Mesa Municipal Code to update existing regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU).

Community Development Director Kusiak reviewed the recommended ADU height limits.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Dianne Osterling spoke on the Item.

Council questions and comments continued.
a. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA
MESA ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 24 (ZONING) OF

THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUs) IN ACCORDANCE
WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65852.2,

9 65852.23, AND 65852.26 AND HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
SECTION 17980.12
Close the hearing.

For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Shu
Approved (5 to 0)
Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.

For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Shu
Approved (5 to 0)
b. JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA
MESA ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 24 (ZONING) OF

THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (JADUs) IN

ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTIONS 65852.2 AND 65852.22 AND HEALTH AND SAFETY
CODE SECTION 17980.12
Close the hearing.

For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Shu
Approved (5 to 0)
Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.

For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Shu
Approved (5 to 0)

10 14. COUNCIL INITIATED

14.1 CONSIDERATION OF REQUESTING STAFF TO CONDUCT A REVIEW

OF THE SALARIES OF THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY

TREASURER FOR POSSIBLE ADJUSTMENTS WITHIN CITY

POLICIES AND BY AN INDEPENDENT GROUP - COUNCILMEMBER

DILLARD AND COUNCILMEMBER SHU
Councilmember Dillard and Councilmember Shu explained the purpose for requesting staff to conduct a review of the salaries of the Mayor, City Council and City Treasurer for possible adjustments within City policies and by an independent group.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Dianne Osterling spoke on the Item.

Create an ad hoc subcommittee comprised of Councilmember Dillard and Councilmember Shu for the purpose of working with staff to determine the appropriate process for reviewing the salaries of the Mayor, City Council, and City Treasurer for possible adjustments.

For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Parent, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Shu
Approved (5 to 0)

15. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
The Mayor and Council reported on various outside boards, commissions and committee meetings they attended. No action was taken.

16. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))
Vice Mayor Parent reported on his trip to Sacramento on February 27, 2023, to speak at the joint session of the Senate and Assembly on the future of transit funding in California.

17. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
There were no remarks.

11 18. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 9:39 p.m.
_________________________
City Clerk

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
from the CITY MANAGER
DATE: March 14, 2023
SUBJECT: A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the
Approved Compensation Plan for FY 2022-2023, FY
2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025 to Adjust the Salary for
the Positions of Communications Manager and
Building Official
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: City Manager
SUMMARY:

Issues:

Should the City Council adopt a resolution amending the approved compensation plans to reflect a salary update to two positions: Building Official and Communications Manager?
Recommendation:

That the City Council adopt a resolution amending the approved compensation plans to reflect a salary update to two positions: Building Official and Communications Manager.

Fiscal Impact:

Building Official: The salary adjustment results in an annual increase in salary costs of up to $18,216 for the top of the band. Communications Manager: The salary adjustment results in an annual increase in salary costs of up to $8,436 for the top of the band.

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: March 14, 2023
Page: 2 of 3
BACKGROUND:

Staff proposes a resolution to amend the City of La Mesa Compensation Plans for FY 2022-2023, FY 2023-2024, and FY 2024-2025 to reflect an increase in salary for the positions of Building Official and Communications Manager.

In 2020, when the City established the Communications Manager position, the salary was tied to the salary band of the City Clerk position. Since 2020, a market adjustment was applied to the City Clerk position and the two positions no longer align. The Communications Manager position is a non-executive level position.

The City Manager has recommended that the Communications Manager position be tied to the salaries of the “Manager” series, which are all in the same salary band (IT Manager, HR Manager, Finance Manager, Police Services Manager, Risk Manager). Human Resources concurs with this recommendation. If approved, the salary band for Communications Manager would increase from $8,489 - $10,318 per month to $9,067 - $11,021 per month, an increase of 6.8%.

Human Resources conducted a recent salary study that revealed the Building Official position at the City of La Mesa is compensated significantly below the median for comparable positions among San Diego agencies. If approved, the salary band for Building Official would increase from $9,394 - $11,419 per month to $10,643 - $12,937 per month, an increase of 13%.

Both positions are currently vacant and scheduled for recruitment before the end of the current fiscal year.

The City Attorney reviewed this document and the corresponding resolution.

DISCUSSION:

Just as the proper position of an employee position is critical, the appropriate salary is important to attract and retain quality employees. To ensure the rate of pay is commensurate with the experience and knowledge required to perform the essential duties of the position, a review of comparative compensation is necessary. Position compensation must align well with the salary of others in positions with comparable responsibilities within the organization, as well as remaining competitive with similar positions in outside agencies.

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: March 14, 2023
Page: 3 of 3
The salary band for the City of La Mesa “Manager” series is $9,067 to $11,021 per month.

A compensation study was completed for the Communications Manager position. As a result, staff recommends a 6.8% increase to align with the current salary band of other positions in the “Manager” series.

The proposed increase to the Building Official compensation is 13%, reflecting a competitive and comparable salary based on a recent compensation study. The Building Official position would align with the current salary band for the position of Fire Marshal within the City of La Mesa organization, a comparable management position. The current salary for Building Official is $9,394 to $11,419 per month. If approved, the salary would increase to $10,643 to $12,937 per month, which reflects the median range for this position among San Diego agencies.

CONCLUSION:

Staff proposes adoption of a resolution approving an amendment to the current compensation plans for FY 2022-2023, FY 2023-2024, and FY 2024-2025, to reflect an adjusted and appropriate salary for the positions of Communications Manager and Building Official.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Rida Freeman
City Manager Director of Administrative Services
Attachments: A. Resolution Amending Compensation Plans
B. FY 22-23 Amended Compensation Plan
C. FY 23-24 Amended Compensation Plan
D. FY 24-25 Amended Compensation Plan

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA APPROVING

AN AMENDMENT TO THE APPROVED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022-2023, FY 2023-2024 AND FY 2024-2025 TO ADJUST THE

SALARY FOR THE POSITIONS OF COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER AND

BUILDING OFFICIAL
WHEREAS, the City approved compensation plans on June 14, 2022 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023, FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025;
WHEREAS, the City approved amended compensation plans on November 22, 2022 for said fiscal years to reflect additional classifications of the Battalion Chief classification to reflect Paramedic Certification Pay;
WHEREAS, the City approved amended compensation plans on January 10, 2023 for said fiscal years to reflect the addition of the Fire Chief classification; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that offering competitive wages is necessary to aid in the attraction and retention of quality employees; and supports the review and adjustment of certain classification salaries to remain within a median range for comparable positions among local agencies.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California that the City Council approves changes to the approved City of La Mesa Compensation Plan for FY 2022-2023, FY 2023-2024 and FY 2023-2025 to reflect a salary adjustment to the positions of Building Official and Communications Manager.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the position listings, salary ranges/bands, and pay steps as set forth in the amended City of La Mesa Compensation Plan for FY 2022-2023, FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025 shall be in full force and effect.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 14th day of March, 2023, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2023- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.

MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)

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(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Accountant I 5,138 29.64 5,395 31.13 5,665 32.68 5,948 34.32 6,245 36.03 6,401 36.93 LMCEA 1000 8810 35 Accountant II 5,656 32.63 5,939 34.26 6,236 35.98 6,548 37.78 6,875 39.66 7,047 40.66 LMCEA 1003 8810 46 Accounting Assistant I 3,284 18.95 3,448 19.89 3,620 20.88 3,801 21.93 3,991 23.03 4,091 23.60 LMCEA 1006 8810 3 Accounting Assistant II 3,608 20.82 3,788 21.85 3,977 22.94 4,176 24.09 4,385 25.30 4,495 25.93 LMCEA 1009 8810 6 Accounting Technician 4,874 28.12 5,118 29.53 5,374 31.00 5,643 32.56 5,925 34.18 6,073 35.04 LMCEA 1012 8810 33 Accounting Technician - Confidential 4,897 28.25 5,142 29.67 5,399 31.15 5,669 32.71 5,952 34.34 6,101 35.20 Confidential 1013 8810 1 Administrative Aide 4,284 24.72 4,498 25.95 4,723 27.25 4,959 28.61 5,207 30.04 5,337 30.79 LMCEA 1015 8810 21 Administrative Analyst I 5,138 29.64 5,395 31.13 5,665 32.68 5,948 34.32 6,245 36.03 6,401 36.93 LMCEA 1018 8810 35 Administrative Analyst I - Confidential 5,395 31.13 5,665 32.68 5,948 34.32 6,245 36.03 6,557 37.83 6,721 38.78 Confidential 1019 8810 6 Administrative Analyst II 5,656 32.63 5,939 34.26 6,236 35.98 6,548 37.78 6,875 39.66 7,047 40.66 LMCEA 1021 8810 46 Administrative Analyst II - Confidential 5,939 34.26 6,236 35.98 6,548 37.78 6,875 39.66 7,219 41.65 7,399 42.69 Confidential 1022 8810 7 Administrative Coordinator 4,558 26.30 4,786 27.61 5,025 28.99 5,276 30.44 5,540 31.96 5,679 32.76 LMCEA 1024 8810 25 Administrative Coordinator -
Confidential 4,787 27.62 5,026 29.00 5,277 30.44 5,541 31.97 5,818 33.57 5,963 34.40 Confidential 1025 8810 5 Administrative Office Assistant 3,513 20.27 3,689 21.28 3,873 22.34 4,067 23.46 4,270 24.63 4,377 25.25 LMCEA 1027 8810 5 Animal Control Officer 4,254 24.54 4,467 25.77 4,690 27.06 4,925 28.41 5,171 29.83 Police N/S 1030 9420 2 Assistant Center Manager 3,981 22.97 4,180 24.12 4,389 25.32 4,608 26.58 4,838 27.91 4,959 28.61 LMCEA 1033 8810 15 Assistant City Manager 14,320 82.62 15,036 86.75 15,788 91.08 16,577 95.64 17,406 100.42 Mgmt 1036 9410 Assistant City Mgr / Director of
Community Services 14,026 80.92 14,727 84.96 15,463 89.21 16,236 93.67 17,048 98.35 Mgmt 1036 9410 Assistant Director of Community
Development 10,834 62.50 11,376 65.63 11,945 68.91 12,542 72.36 13,169 75.98 Mgmt 1146 9410 Assistant Director of Public Works 10,834 62.50 11,376 65.63 11,945 68.91 12,542 72.36 13,169 75.98 Mgmt 1145 9410 Assistant Engineer 6,467 37.31 6,790 39.17 7,130 41.13 7,487 43.19 7,861 45.35 8,058 46.49 LMCEA 1039 9410 54 Assistant Planner 5,690 32.83 5,975 34.47 6,274 36.20 6,588 38.01 6,917 39.91 7,090 40.90 LMCEA 1042 9410 48 Assistant to the City Manager 9,067 52.31 9,520 54.92 9,996 57.67 10,496 60.55 11,021 63.58 Mgmt 1037 9410 Associate Engineer 7,453 43.00 7,826 45.15 8,217 47.41 8,628 49.78 9,059 52.26 9,285 53.57 LMCEA 1045 9410 56 Associate Planner 6,260 36.12 6,573 37.92 6,902 39.82 7,247 41.81 7,609 43.90 7,799 44.99 LMCEA 1048 9410 53 Building Inspection Supervisor 7,648 44.12 8,030 46.33 8,432 48.65 8,854 51.08 9,297 53.64 Mgmt 1055 9410 Building Inspector I 5,171 29.83 5,430 31.33 5,702 32.90 5,987 34.54 6,286 36.27 6,443 37.17 LMCEA 1051 9410 36 Building Inspector II 5,688 32.82 5,972 34.45 6,271 36.18 6,585 37.99 6,914 39.89 7,087 40.89 LMCEA 1054 9410 49 Building Maintenance Lead Worker 4,806 27.73 5,046 29.11 5,298 30.57 5,563 32.09 5,841 33.70 5,987 34.54 LMCEA 1057 9420 31 Building Maintenance Supervisor 5,682 32.78 5,966 34.42 6,264 36.14 6,577 37.94 6,906 39.84 7,079 40.84 LMCEA 1060 9420 47 Building Maintenance Worker I 3,972 22.92 4,171 24.06 4,380 25.27 4,599 26.53 4,829 27.86 4,950 28.56 LMCEA 1063 9420 13 Building Maintenance Worker II 4,371 25.22 4,590 26.48 4,820 27.81 5,061 29.20 5,314 30.66 5,447 31.43 LMCEA 1066 9420 23 Range
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Code Class Title
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Building Official 10,643 61.40 11,175 64.47 11,734 67.70 12,321 71.08 12,937 74.64 Mgmt 1069 9410 Business License Officer 3,970 22.90 4,169 24.05 4,377 25.25 4,596 26.52 4,826 27.84 4,947 28.54 LMCEA 1072 9410 14 City Attorney Salary Established by Contract 21,736 125.40 Mgmt 1078 8810 City Clerk 9,618 55.49 10,099 58 10,604 61 11,134 64 11,691 67.45 Mgmt 1081 8810 City Councilmember Salary Established by Ordinance - rev 12/06 1,000 5.77 Elected 1084 9410 2 City Engineer 10,834 62.50 11,376 65.63 11,945 68.91 12,542 72.36 13,169 75.98 Mgmt 1085 9410 City Manager Salary Established by Contract 20,572 118.68 Mgmt 1087 9410 City Treasurer Salary Established by Ordinance 579 3.34 Elected 1090 8810 1 Clerical Assistant I 2,896 16.71 3,041 17.54 3,193 18.42 3,353 19.34 3,521 20.31 3,609 20.82 LMCEA 1093 8810 1 Clerical Assistant II 3,125 18.03 3,281 18.93 3,445 19.88 3,617 20.87 3,798 21.91 3,893 22.46 LMCEA 1096 8810 2 Clinical Homeless Outreach Specialist 5,656 32.63 5,939 34.26 6,236 35.98 6,548 37.78 6,875 39.66 7,047 40.66 LMCEA 1097 9420 46 Code Compliance Officer I 4,732 27.30 4,969 28.67 5,217 30.10 5,478 31.60 5,752 33.18 5,896 34.02 LMCEA 1099 9410 28 Code Compliance Officer II 5,209 30.05 5,469 31.55 5,742 33.13 6,029 34.78 6,330 36.52 6,488 37.43 LMCEA 1102 9410 39 Comm Develop Program Coordinator 6,502 37.51 6,827 39.39 7,168 41.35 7,526 43.42 7,902 45.59 8,100 46.73 LMCEA 1105 9410 55 Communications Manager 9,067 52.31 9,520 55 9,996 58 10,496 61 11,021 63.58 Mgmt 1106 8810 Communications Supervisor 6,262 36.13 6,575 37.93 6,904 39.83 7,249 41.82 7,611 43.91 Police N/S 1104 8810 6 Community Resource Supervisor 6,319 36.46 6,635 38.28 6,967 40.19 7,315 42.20 7,681 44.31 7,873 45.42 LMCEA 1103 9410 61 Community Services Manager 7,725 44.57 8,111 46.79 8,517 49.14 8,943 51.59 9,390 54.17 Mgmt 1140 9410 Community Services Officer 4,254 24.54 4,467 25.77 4,690 27.06 4,925 28.41 5,171 29.83 Police N/S 1108 9420 2 Crime Analyst 5,583 32.21 5,862 33.82 6,155 35.51 6,463 37.29 6,786 39.15 6,956 40.13 LMCEA 1111 8810 45 Crime Prevention Specialist I 4,042 23.32 4,244 24.48 4,456 25.71 4,679 26.99 4,913 28.34 5,036 29.05 LMCEA 1114 9410 16 Crime Prevention Specialist II 4,732 27.30 4,969 28.67 5,217 30.10 5,478 31.60 5,752 33.18 5,896 34.02 LMCEA 1117 9410 28 Custodian 3,125 18.03 3,281 18.93 3,445 19.88 3,617 20.87 3,798 21.91 3,893 22.46 LMCEA 1120 9420 2 Customer Service / Finance Assistant 3,681 21.24 3,865 22.30 4,058 23.41 4,261 24.58 4,474 25.81 4,586 26.46 LMCEA 1123 8810 7 Customer Service Specialist I 3,866 22.30 4,059 23.42 4,262 24.59 4,475 25.82 4,699 27.11 4,816 27.78 LMCEA 1126 8810 11 Customer Service Specialist II 4,171 24.06 4,380 25.27 4,599 26.53 4,829 27.86 5,070 29.25 5,197 29.98 LMCEA 1129 8810 17 Deputy City Clerk 4,988 28.78 5,237 30.21 5,499 31.73 5,774 33.31 6,063 34.98 6,215 35.86 LMCEA 1132 8810 34 Deputy Fire Chief 10,964 63.25 11,512 66.42 12,088 69.74 12,692 73.22 13,327 76.89 Mgmt 1178 7706 Deputy Fire Marshal 6,601 38.08 6,931 39.99 7,278 41.99 7,642 44.09 8,024 46.29 8,225 47.45 LMCEA 1135 9410 64 Development Coordinator 26.28 27.59 28.97 30.42 31.94 Temporary 2136 9410 33 Development Services Technician I 4,203 24.25 4,413 25.46 4,634 26.73 4,866 28.07 5,109 29.48 5,237 30.21 LMCEA 1148 9410 19 Development Services Technician II 4,615 26.63 4,846 27.96 5,088 29.35 5,342 30.82 5,609 32.36 5,749 33.17 LMCEA 1149 9410 57 Director of Administrative Services 12,670 73.10 13,304 77 13,969 81 14,667 85 15,400 88.85 Mgmt 1137 9410 Director of Community Development 12,670 73.10 13,304 77 13,969 81 14,667 85 15,400 88.85 Mgmt 1138 9410

A
Step A
(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Range
#
Payroll Group Class
Code
WC
Code Class Title
Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
Director of Community Services 12,670 73.10 13,304 77 13,969 81 14,667 85 15,400 88.85 Mgmt 1141 9410 Director of Finance 12,670 73.10 13,304 77 13,969 81 14,667 85 15,400 88.85 Mgmt 1142 9410 Director of Public Works 12,670 73.10 13,304 77 13,969 81 14,667 85 15,400 88.85 Mgmt 1143 9410 Director of Public Works / City
Engineer 12,670 73.10 13,304 76.75 13,969 80.59 14,667 84.62 15,400 88.85 Mgmt 1144 9410 Downtown Operations Assistant 3,815 22.01 4,006 23.11 4,206 24.27 4,416 25.48 4,637 26.75 4,753 27.42 LMCEA 1147 9410 9 Emergency Preparedness Coordinator 6,502 37.51 6,827 39.39 7,168 41.35 7,526 43.42 7,902 45.59 8,100 46.73 LMCEA 1184 9410 62 Engineering Aide 4,203 24.25 4,413 25.46 4,634 26.73 4,866 28.07 5,109 29.48 5,237 30.21 LMCEA 1150 9410 19 Engineering Project Manager 9,163 52.86 9,621 55.51 10,102 58.28 10,607 61.19 11,137 64.25 Mgmt 1153 9410 Engineering Technician I 4,743 27.36 4,980 28.73 5,229 30.17 5,490 31.67 5,765 33.26 5,909 34.09 LMCEA 1156 9410 29 Engineering Technician II 5,213 30.08 5,474 31.58 5,748 33.16 6,035 34.82 6,337 36.56 6,495 37.47 LMCEA 1159 9410 40 Environmental Program Manager 7,204 41.56 7,564 43.64 7,942 45.82 8,339 48.11 8,756 50.52 8,975 51.78 LMCEA 1160 9420 58 Environmental Specialist 5,707 32.93 5,992 34.57 6,292 36.30 6,607 38.12 6,937 40.02 7,110 41.02 LMCEA 1355 9420 50 Equipment Operator 4,418 25.49 4,639 26.76 4,871 28.10 5,115 29.51 5,371 30.99 5,505 31.76 LMCEA 1162 9420 24 Equipment Service Worker 3,465 19.99 3,638 20.99 3,820 22.04 4,011 23.14 4,212 24.30 4,317 24.91 LMCEA 1165 9420 4 Executive Assistant to the City
Manager 5,660 32.65 5,943 34.29 6,240 36.00 6,552 37.80 6,880 39.69 7,052 40.68 Confidential 1339 8810 2 Executive Secretary to the Police
Chief 4,558 26.30 4,786 27.61 5,025 28.99 5,276 30.44 5,540 31.96 5,679 32.76 LMCEA 1023 8810 25 Facilities Manager 5,323 30.71 5,589 32.24 5,868 33.85 6,161 35.54 6,469 37.32 6,631 38.26 LMCEA 1168 9410 41 Facilities Specialist 4,558 26.30 4,786 27.61 5,025 28.99 5,276 30.44 5,540 31.96 5,679 32.76 LMCEA 1169 8810 25 Finance Manager 9,067 52.31 9,520 54.92 9,996 57.67 10,496 60.55 11,021 63.58 Mgmt 1172 8810 Fire Battalion Chief (112 hour) 9,987 41.16 10,486 43.21 11,010 45.37 11,561 47.64 12,139 50.02 Fire 1182 7706 7 Fire Battalion Chief (80 hour) 9,987 57.62 10,486 60.50 11,010 63.52 11,561 66.70 12,139 70.03 Fire 1176 7706 8 Fire Battalion Chief / Paramedic
(112 hour) 11,265 46.42 11,764 48.48 12,288 50.64 12,839 52.91 13,417 55.29 Fire 1194 7706 13 Fire Battalion Chief / Paramedic
(80 hour) 11,265 64.99 11,764 67.87 12,288 70.89 12,839 74.07 13,417 77.41 Fire 1193 7706 14 Fire Battalion Chief w/ PM Cert
(112 hour) 10,626 43.79 11,125 45.84 11,649 48.00 12,200 50.27 12,778 52.66 Fire 1181 7706 11 Fire Battalion Chief w/ PM Cert
(80 hour) 10,626 61.30 11,125 64.18 11,649 67.21 12,200 70.38 12,778 73.72 Fire 1179 7706 12 Fire Captain 8,088 33.33 8,492 34.99 8,917 36.75 9,363 38.58 9,831 40.51 Fire 1174 7706 5 Fire Captain / Paramedic 9,366 38.60 9,770 40.26 10,195 42.01 10,641 43.85 11,109 45.78 Fire 1175 7706 6 Fire Captain w/ PM Cert 8,727 35.96 9,131 37.63 9,556 39.38 10,002 41.22 10,470 43.15 Fire 1173 7706 10 Fire Chief 15,083 87.02 15,837 91.37 16,629 95.94 17,460 100.73 18,333 105.77 Mgmt 1177 7706 Fire Division Chief 11,393 65.73 11,963 69.02 12,561 72.47 13,189 76.09 13,848 79.89 Mgmt 1180 7706 Fire Engineer 7,110 29.30 7,466 30.77 7,839 32.30 8,231 33.92 8,643 35.62 Fire 1186 7706 2 Fire Engineer / Paramedic 8,388 34.57 8,744 36.03 9,117 37.57 9,509 39.19 9,921 40.88 Fire 1187 7706 4 Fire Engineer w/ PM Cert 7,749 31.93 8,105 33.40 8,478 34.94 8,870 36.55 9,282 38.25 Fire 1188 7706 9 Fire Inspector I 5,171 29.83 5,430 31.33 5,702 32.90 5,987 34.54 6,286 36.27 6,443 37.17 LMCEA 1052 9410 36

A
Step A
(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Range
#
Payroll Group Class
Code
WC
Code Class Title
Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
Fire Inspector II 5,688 32.82 5,972 34.45 6,271 36.18 6,585 37.99 6,914 39.89 7,087 40.89 LMCEA 1053 9410 49 Fire Marshal 10,643 61.40 11,175 64.47 11,734 67.70 12,321 71.08 12,937 74.64 Mgmt 1183 9410 Firefighter 5,928 24.43 6,224 25.65 6,535 26.93 6,862 28.28 7,205 29.69 Fire 1189 7706 1 Firefighter / Paramedic 7,011 28.89 7,362 30.34 7,730 31.85 8,117 33.45 8,523 35.12 Fire 1190 7706 3 Fleet Maintenance Supervisor 5,682 32.78 5,966 34.42 6,264 36.14 6,577 37.94 6,906 39.84 7,079 40.84 LMCEA 1226 9420 47 General Service Worker 15.50 15.50 15.50 15.50 15.50 Temporary 1192 9410 2 Heavy Equipment Operator 4,637 26.75 4,869 28.09 5,112 29.49 5,368 30.97 5,636 32.52 5,777 33.33 LMCEA 1195 9420 27 Homeless Outreach Technician 5,138 29.64 5,395 31.13 5,665 32.68 5,948 34.32 6,245 36.03 6,401 36.93 LMCEA 1196 9420 35 Human Resources Analyst 6,295 36.32 6,610 38.13 6,941 40.04 7,288 42.05 7,652 44.15 7,843 45.25 Confidential 1203 8810 3 Human Resources Assistant 3,693 21.31 3,878 22.37 4,072 23.49 4,276 24.67 4,490 25.90 4,602 26.55 Confidential 1205 8810 4 Human Resources Manager 9,067 52.31 9,520 54.92 9,996 57.67 10,496 60.55 11,021 63.58 Mgmt 1201 8810 Human Resources Technician 4,897 28.25 5,142 29.67 5,399 31.15 5,669 32.71 5,952 34.34 6,101 35.20 Confidential 1202 8810 1 Human Resources/Risk Manager 9,978 57.57 10,477 60.44 11,001 63.47 11,551 66.64 12,129 69.98 Mgmt 1200 8810 Human Services Manager 6,502 37.51 6,827 39.39 7,168 41.35 7,526 43.42 7,902 45.59 8,100 46.73 LMCEA 1204 9410 55 Information Technology Analyst 6,467 37.31 6,790 39.17 7,130 41.13 7,487 43.19 7,861 45.35 8,058 46.49 LMCEA 1208 9410 54 Information Technology Manager 9,067 52.31 9,520 54.92 9,996 57.67 10,496 60.55 11,021 63.58 Mgmt 1207 9410 Information Technology Specialist I 5,393 31.11 5,663 32.67 5,946 34.30 6,243 36.02 6,555 37.82 6,719 38.76 LMCEA 1210 9410 44 InformationTechnology Specialist II 5,931 34.22 6,228 35.93 6,539 37.73 6,866 39.61 7,209 41.59 7,389 42.63 LMCEA 1213 9410 52 Intern/Student Worker I 15.50 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 Temporary 1216 9410 3 Intern/Student Worker II 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 Temporary 1219 9410 7 Irrigation Technician 4,214 24.31 4,425 25.53 4,646 26.80 4,878 28.14 5,122 29.55 5,250 30.29 LMCEA 1222 9420 20 Juvenile Services Officer 22.68 23.81 25.00 26.25 27.56 Temporary 1118 9410 28 Lead Lifeguard 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 20.77 Temporary 1230 9410 25 Lead Mechanic 5,355 30.89 5,623 32.44 5,904 34.06 6,199 35.76 6,509 37.55 6,672 38.49 LMCEA 1225 9420 43 Lifeguard Aide 15.50 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 Temporary 1227 9410 5 Lifeguard/Instructor 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 Temporary 1228 9410 9 Live Scan Operator 15.50 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 Temporary 1229 8810 6 Management Analyst 6,450 37.21 6,773 39.08 7,112 41.03 7,468 43.08 7,841 45.24 Mgmt 1231 8810 Mayor Salary Established by Ordinance - rev 12/06 2,000 11.54 Elected 1234 9410 3 Mechanic I 4,366 25.19 4,584 26.45 4,813 27.77 5,054 29.16 5,307 30.62 5,440 31.38 LMCEA 1237 9420 22 Mechanic II 4,802 27.70 5,042 29.09 5,294 30.54 5,559 32.07 5,837 33.68 5,983 34.52 LMCEA 1240 9420 30 Park Maintenance Lead Worker 4,857 28.02 5,100 29.42 5,355 30.89 5,623 32.44 5,904 34.06 6,052 34.92 LMCEA 1243 9420 32 Park Maintenance Supervisor 5,682 32.78 5,966 34.42 6,264 36.14 6,577 37.94 6,906 39.84 7,079 40.84 LMCEA 1246 9420 47 Park Maintenance Worker I 3,465 19.99 3,638 20.99 3,820 22.04 4,011 23.14 4,212 24.30 4,317 24.91 LMCEA 1249 9420 4

A
Step A
(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Range
#
Payroll Group Class
Code
WC
Code Class Title
Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
Park Maintenance Worker II 3,833 22.11 4,025 23.22 4,226 24.38 4,437 25.60 4,659 26.88 4,775 27.55 LMCEA 1252 9420 10 Park Maintenance Worker III 4,214 24.31 4,425 25.53 4,646 26.80 4,878 28.14 5,122 29.55 5,250 30.29 LMCEA 1255 9420 20 Permit Technician 3,757 21.68 3,945 22.76 4,142 23.90 4,349 25.09 4,566 26.34 4,680 27.00 LMCEA 1258 8810 8 Planning Technician 4,615 26.63 4,846 27.96 5,088 29.35 5,342 30.82 5,609 32.36 5,749 33.17 LMCEA 1261 9410 57 Police Assistant 3,884 22.41 4,078 23.53 4,282 24.70 4,496 25.94 4,721 27.24 4,839 27.92 LMCEA 1264 8810 12 Police Captain 12,884 74.33 13,528 78.05 14,204 81.95 14,914 86.04 15,660 90.35 Mgmt 1267 7720 Police Chief 16,078 92.76 16,882 97 17,726 102 18,612 107 19,543 112.75 Mgmt 1270 7720 Police Dispatcher 5,025 28.99 5,276 30.44 5,540 31.96 5,817 33.56 6,108 35.24 Police N/S 1276 8810 5 Police Lieutenant 11,681 67.39 12,265 70.76 12,878 74.30 13,522 78.01 14,198 81.91 Mgmt 1279 7720 Police Officer 6,772 39.07 7,111 41.03 7,467 43.08 7,840 45.23 8,232 47.49 8,644 49.87 9,076 52.36 9,530 54.98 10,007 57.73 Police 1282 7720 1 Police Officer Trainee 6,772 39.07 7,111 41.03 7,467 43.08 7,840 45.23 8,232 47.49 8,644 49.87 9,076 52.36 9,530 54.98 10,007 57.73 Police 1283 7720 1 Police Property Officer I 4,129 23.82 4,335 25.01 4,552 26.26 4,780 27.58 5,019 28.96 Police N/S 1284 9410 7 Police Property Officer II 4,545 26.22 4,772 27.53 5,011 28.91 5,262 30.36 5,525 31.88 Police N/S 1285 9410 3 Police Sergeant 8,722 50.32 9,158 52.83 9,616 55.48 10,097 58.25 10,602 61.17 11,132 64.22 11,689 67.44 12,273 70.81 12,887 74.35 Police 1288 7720 2 Police Services Manager 9,067 52.31 9,520 54.92 9,996 57.67 10,496 60.55 11,021 63.58 Mgmt 1290 9410 Police Services Specialist 4,601 26.54 4,831 27.87 5,073 29.27 5,327 30.73 5,593 32.27 Police N/S 1293 8810 4 Police Services Technician 4,253 24.54 4,466 25.77 4,689 27.05 4,923 28.40 5,169 29.82 Police N/S 1291 8810 1 Public Works Crew Leader 5,355 30.89 5,623 32.44 5,904 34.06 6,199 35.76 6,509 37.55 6,672 38.49 LMCEA 1301 9420 60 Public Works Inspector I 5,185 29.91 5,444 31.41 5,716 32.98 6,002 34.63 6,302 36.36 6,460 37.27 LMCEA 1294 9420 37 Public Works Inspector II 5,710 32.94 5,996 34.59 6,296 36.32 6,611 38.14 6,942 40.05 7,116 41.05 LMCEA 1297 9420 51 Public Works Maint Lead Worker 4,857 28.02 5,100 29.42 5,355 30.89 5,623 32.44 5,904 34.06 6,052 34.92 LMCEA 1300 9420 32 Public Works Maintenance Supervisor 5,682 32.78 5,966 34.42 6,264 36.14 6,577 37.94 6,906 39.84 7,079 40.84 LMCEA 1303 9420 47 Public Works Maintenance Worker I 3,465 19.99 3,638 20.99 3,820 22.04 4,011 23.14 4,212 24.30 4,317 24.91 LMCEA 1306 9420 4 Public Works Maintenance Worker II 3,833 22.11 4,025 23.22 4,226 24.38 4,437 25.60 4,659 26.88 4,775 27.55 LMCEA 1309 9420 10 Public Works Maintenance Worker III 4,214 24.31 4,425 25.53 4,646 26.80 4,878 28.14 5,122 29.55 5,250 30.29 LMCEA 1312 9420 20 Public Works Operations Manager 7,419 42.80 7,790 44.94 8,180 47.19 8,589 49.55 9,018 52.03 Mgmt 1314 9420 Purchasing Officer 7,419 42.80 7,790 44.94 8,180 47.19 8,589 49.55 9,018 52.03 Mgmt 1315 8810 Records & Elections Manager 8,040 46.38 8,442 48.70 8,864 51.14 9,307 53.69 9,772 56.38 Mgmt 1318 8810 Recreation Aide 15.50 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 Temporary 1321 9410 1 Recreation Leader 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 Temporary 1324 9410 4 Recreation Specialist 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 20.77 Temporary 1327 9410 8 Recreation Supervisor 5,332 30.76 5,599 32.30 5,879 33.92 6,173 35.61 6,482 37.40 6,644 38.33 LMCEA 1330 9410 42 Risk Manager 9,067 52.31 9,520 54.92 9,996 57.67 10,496 60.55 11,021 63.58 Mgmt 1333 9410 Safety Volunteer Coordinator 5,194 29.97 5,454 31.47 5,727 33.04 6,013 34.69 6,314 36.43 6,472 37.34 LMCEA 1336 9410 38

A
Step A
(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Range
#
Payroll Group Class
Code
WC
Code Class Title
Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
Senior Accountant 7,419 42.80 7,790 44.94 8,180 47.19 8,589 49.55 9,018 52.03 Mgmt 1342 8810 Senior Accounting Technician 5,361 30.93 5,629 32.48 5,910 34.10 6,206 35.80 6,516 37.59 6,679 38.53 LMCEA 1014 9420 63 Senior Building Inspector 6,260 36.12 6,573 37.92 6,902 39.82 7,247 41.81 7,609 43.90 7,799 44.99 LMCEA 1345 9410 53 Senior Management Analyst 7,419 42.80 7,790 44.94 8,180 47.19 8,589 49.55 9,018 52.03 Mgmt 1348 8810 Senior Planner 8,837 50.98 9,279 53.53 9,743 56.21 10,230 59.02 10,742 61.97 Mgmt 1351 9410 Senior Tree Trimmer 4,615 26.63 4,846 27.96 5,088 29.35 5,342 30.82 5,609 32.36 5,749 33.17 LMCEA 1354 9420 26 Stormwater Program Manager 7,204 41.56 7,564 43.64 7,942 45.82 8,339 48.11 8,756 50.52 8,975 51.78 LMCEA 1356 9420 58 Superintendent of Public Works 8,298 47.87 8,713 50.27 9,149 52.78 9,606 55.42 10,086 58.19 Mgmt 1357 9420 Transportation Specialist 4,048 23.35 4,250 24.52 4,463 25.75 4,686 27.03 4,920 28.38 5,043 29.09 LMCEA 1328 8810 59 Tree Trimmer 4,193 24.19 4,403 25.40 4,623 26.67 4,854 28.00 5,097 29.41 5,224 30.14 LMCEA 1360 9420 18 Wastewater Maintenance Worker I 3,465 19.99 3,638 20.99 3,820 22.04 4,011 23.14 4,212 24.30 4,317 24.91 LMCEA 1307 9420 4 Wastewater Maintenance Worker II 3,833 22.11 4,025 23.22 4,226 24.38 4,437 25.60 4,659 26.88 4,775 27.55 LMCEA 1310 9420 10 Wastewater Maintenance Worker III 4,214 24.31 4,425 25.53 4,646 26.80 4,878 28.14 5,122 29.55 5,250 30.29 LMCEA 1313 9420 20 For additional Temporary employees hired into Regular classifications, use data associated with the Regular classification, but use "2" instead of "1" as the first digit of the Class Code.

B
Step A
(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Accountant I 5,344 30.83 5,611 32.37 5,892 33.99 6,187 35.69 6,496 37.48 6,723 38.79 LMCEA 1000 8810 35 Accountant II 5,882 33.93 6,176 35.63 6,485 37.41 6,809 39.28 7,149 41.24 7,399 42.69 LMCEA 1003 8810 46 Accounting Assistant I 3,415 19.70 3,586 20.69 3,765 21.72 3,953 22.81 4,151 23.95 4,296 24.78 LMCEA 1006 8810 3 Accounting Assistant II 3,752 21.65 3,940 22.73 4,137 23.87 4,344 25.06 4,561 26.31 4,721 27.24 LMCEA 1009 8810 6 Accounting Technician 5,069 29.24 5,322 30.70 5,588 32.24 5,867 33.85 6,160 35.54 6,376 36.78 LMCEA 1012 8810 33 Accounting Technician - Confidential 5,093 29.38 5,348 30.85 5,615 32.39 5,896 34.02 6,191 35.72 6,408 36.97 Confidential 1013 8810 1 Administrative Aide 4,455 25.70 4,678 26.99 4,912 28.34 5,158 29.76 5,416 31.25 5,606 32.34 LMCEA 1015 8810 21 Administrative Analyst I 5,344 30.83 5,611 32.37 5,892 33.99 6,187 35.69 6,496 37.48 6,723 38.79 LMCEA 1018 8810 35 Administrative Analyst I - Confidential 5,611 32.37 5,892 33.99 6,187 35.69 6,496 37.48 6,821 39.35 7,060 40.73 Confidential 1019 8810 6 Administrative Analyst II 5,882 33.93 6,176 35.63 6,485 37.41 6,809 39.28 7,149 41.24 7,399 42.69 LMCEA 1021 8810 46 Administrative Analyst II - Confidential 6,177 35.64 6,486 37.42 6,810 39.29 7,151 41.26 7,509 43.32 7,772 44.84 Confidential 1022 8810 7 Administrative Coordinator 4,740 27.35 4,977 28.71 5,226 30.15 5,487 31.66 5,761 33.24 5,963 34.40 LMCEA 1024 8810 25 Administrative Coordinator -
Confidential 4,978 28.72 5,227 30.16 5,488 31.66 5,762 33.24 6,050 34.90 6,262 36.13 Confidential 1025 8810 5 Administrative Office Assistant 3,654 21.08 3,837 22.14 4,029 23.24 4,230 24.40 4,442 25.63 4,597 26.52 LMCEA 1027 8810 5 Animal Control Officer 4,467 25.77 4,690 27.06 4,925 28.41 5,171 29.83 5,430 31.33 5,566 32.11 Police N/S 1030 9420 2 Assistant Center Manager 4,140 23.88 4,347 25.08 4,564 26.33 4,792 27.65 5,032 29.03 5,208 30.05 LMCEA 1033 8810 15 Assistant City Manager 14,893 85.92 15,638 90.22 16,420 94.73 17,241 99.47 18,103 104.44 Mgmt 1036 9410 Assistant City Mgr / Director of
Community Services 14,587 84.16 15,316 88.36 16,082 92.78 16,886 97.42 17,730 102.29 Mgmt 1036 9410 Assistant Director of Community
Development 11,267 65.00 11,830 68.25 12,422 71.67 13,043 75.25 13,695 79.01 Mgmt 1146 9410 Assistant Director of Public Works 11,267 65.00 11,830 68.25 12,422 71.67 13,043 75.25 13,695 79.01 Mgmt 1145 9410 Assistant Engineer 6,726 38.80 7,062 40.74 7,415 42.78 7,786 44.92 8,175 47.16 8,461 48.81 LMCEA 1039 9410 54 Assistant Planner 5,918 34.14 6,214 35.85 6,525 37.64 6,851 39.53 7,194 41.50 7,446 42.96 LMCEA 1042 9410 48 Assistant to the City Manager 9,430 54.40 9,902 57.13 10,397 59.98 10,917 62.98 11,463 66.13 Mgmt 1037 9410 Associate Engineer 7,751 44.72 8,139 46.96 8,546 49.30 8,973 51.77 9,422 54.36 9,752 56.26 LMCEA 1045 9410 56 Associate Planner 6,510 37.56 6,836 39.44 7,178 41.41 7,537 43.48 7,914 45.66 8,191 47.26 LMCEA 1048 9410 53 Building Inspection Supervisor 7,954 45.89 8,352 48.18 8,770 50.60 9,209 53.13 9,669 55.78 Mgmt 1055 9410 Building Inspector I 5,378 31.03 5,647 32.58 5,929 34.21 6,225 35.91 6,536 37.71 6,765 39.03 LMCEA 1051 9410 36 Building Inspector II 5,916 34.13 6,212 35.84 6,523 37.63 6,849 39.51 7,191 41.49 7,443 42.94 LMCEA 1054 9410 49 Building Maintenance Lead Worker 4,998 28.83 5,248 30.28 5,510 31.79 5,786 33.38 6,075 35.05 6,288 36.28 LMCEA 1057 9420 31 Building Maintenance Supervisor 5,909 34.09 6,204 35.79 6,514 37.58 6,840 39.46 7,182 41.43 7,433 42.88 LMCEA 1060 9420 47 Building Maintenance Worker I 4,131 23.83 4,338 25.03 4,555 26.28 4,783 27.59 5,022 28.97 5,198 29.99 LMCEA 1063 9420 13 Building Maintenance Worker II 4,546 26.23 4,773 27.54 5,012 28.92 5,263 30.36 5,526 31.88 5,719 32.99 LMCEA 1066 9420 23 Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
Range
#
Payroll Group Class
Code
WC
Code

CITY OF LA MESA / HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
COMPENSATION PLAN FY 2023-2024
EFFECTIVE 04/01/2023, AS AMENDED & APPROVED 03/14/2023
Class Title

B
Step A
(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
Range
#
Payroll Group Class
Code
WC
Code Class Title
Building Official 11,068 63.85 11,621 67.04 12,202 70.40 12,812 73.92 13,453 77.61 Mgmt 1069 9410 Business License Officer 4,129 23.82 4,335 25.01 4,552 26.26 4,780 27.58 5,019 28.96 5,195 29.97 LMCEA 1072 9410 14 City Attorney Salary Established by Contract 21,736 125.40 Mgmt 1078 8810 City Clerk 10,003 57.71 10,503 61 11,028 64 11,579 67 12,158 70.14 Mgmt 1081 8810 City Councilmember Salary Established by Ordinance - rev 12/06 1,000 5.77 Elected 1084 9410 2 City Engineer 11,267 65.00 11,830 68.25 12,422 71.67 13,043 75.25 13,695 79.01 Mgmt 1085 9410 City Manager Salary Established by Contract 20,572 118.68 Mgmt 1087 9410 City Treasurer Salary Established by Ordinance 579 3.34 Elected 1090 8810 1 Clerical Assistant I 3,012 17.38 3,163 18.25 3,321 19.16 3,487 20.12 3,661 21.12 3,789 21.86 LMCEA 1093 8810 1 Clerical Assistant II 3,250 18.75 3,413 19.69 3,584 20.68 3,763 21.71 3,951 22.79 4,089 23.59 LMCEA 1096 8810 2 Clinical Homeless Outreach Specialist 5,882 33.93 6,176 35.63 6,485 37.41 6,809 39.28 7,149 41.24 7,399 42.69 LMCEA 1097 9420 46 Code Compliance Officer I 4,921 28.39 5,167 29.81 5,425 31.30 5,696 32.86 5,981 34.51 6,190 35.71 LMCEA 1099 9410 28 Code Compliance Officer II 5,417 31.25 5,688 32.82 5,972 34.45 6,271 36.18 6,585 37.99 6,815 39.32 LMCEA 1102 9410 39 Comm Develop Program Coordinator 6,762 39.01 7,100 40.96 7,455 43.01 7,828 45.16 8,219 47.42 8,507 49.08 LMCEA 1105 9410 55 Communications Manager 9,430 54.40 9,902 57 10,397 60 10,917 63 11,463 66.13 Mgmt 1106 8810 Communications Supervisor 6,575 37.93 6,904 39.83 7,249 41.82 7,611 43.91 7,992 46.11 8,192 47.26 Police N/S 1104 8810 6 Community Resource Supervisor 6,572 37.92 6,901 39.81 7,246 41.80 7,608 43.89 7,988 46.08 8,268 47.70 LMCEA 1103 9410 61 Community Services Manager 8,034 46.35 8,436 48.67 8,858 51.10 9,301 53.66 9,766 56.34 Mgmt 1140 9410 Community Services Officer 4,467 25.77 4,690 27.06 4,925 28.41 5,171 29.83 5,430 31.33 5,566 32.11 Police N/S 1108 9420 2 Crime Analyst 5,806 33.50 6,096 35.17 6,401 36.93 6,721 38.78 7,057 40.71 7,304 42.14 LMCEA 1111 8810 45 Crime Prevention Specialist I 4,204 24.25 4,414 25.47 4,635 26.74 4,867 28.08 5,110 29.48 5,289 30.51 LMCEA 1114 9410 16 Crime Prevention Specialist II 4,921 28.39 5,167 29.81 5,425 31.30 5,696 32.86 5,981 34.51 6,190 35.71 LMCEA 1117 9410 28 Custodian 3,250 18.75 3,413 19.69 3,584 20.68 3,763 21.71 3,951 22.79 4,089 23.59 LMCEA 1120 9420 2 Customer Service / Finance Assistant 3,828 22.08 4,019 23.19 4,220 24.35 4,431 25.56 4,653 26.84 4,816 27.78 LMCEA 1123 8810 7 Customer Service Specialist I 4,021 23.20 4,222 24.36 4,433 25.58 4,655 26.86 4,888 28.20 5,059 29.19 LMCEA 1126 8810 11 Customer Service Specialist II 4,338 25.03 4,555 26.28 4,783 27.59 5,022 28.97 5,273 30.42 5,458 31.49 LMCEA 1129 8810 17 Deputy City Clerk 5,188 29.93 5,447 31.43 5,719 32.99 6,005 34.64 6,305 36.38 6,526 37.65 LMCEA 1132 8810 34 Deputy Fire Chief 10,964 63.25 11,512 66.42 12,088 69.74 12,692 73.22 13,327 76.89 Mgmt 1178 7706 Deputy Fire Marshal 6,865 39.61 7,208 41.58 7,568 43.66 7,946 45.84 8,343 48.13 8,635 49.82 LMCEA 1135 9410 64 Development Coordinator 27.33 28.70 30.14 31.65 33.23 Temporary 2136 9410 33 Development Services Technician I 4,371 25.22 4,590 26.48 4,820 27.81 5,061 29.20 5,314 30.66 5,500 31.73 LMCEA 1148 9410 19 Development Services Technician II 4,800 27.69 5,040 29.08 5,292 30.53 5,557 32.06 5,835 33.66 6,039 34.84 LMCEA 1149 9410 57 Director of Administrative Services 13,177 76.02 13,836 80 14,528 84 15,254 88 16,017 92.41 Mgmt 1137 9410 Director of Community Development 13,177 76.02 13,836 80 14,528 84 15,254 88 16,017 92.41 Mgmt 1138 9410

B
Step A
(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
Range
#
Payroll Group Class
Code
WC
Code Class Title
Director of Community Services 13,177 76.02 13,836 80 14,528 84 15,254 88 16,017 92.41 Mgmt 1141 9410 Director of Finance 13,177 76.02 13,836 80 14,528 84 15,254 88 16,017 92.41 Mgmt 1142 9410 Director of Public Works 13,177 76.02 13,836 80 14,528 84 15,254 88 16,017 92.41 Mgmt 1143 9410 Director of Public Works / City
Engineer 13,177 76.02 13,836 79.82 14,528 83.82 15,254 88.00 16,017 92.41 Mgmt 1144 9410 Downtown Operations Assistant 3,968 22.89 4,166 24.03 4,374 25.23 4,593 26.50 4,823 27.83 4,992 28.80 LMCEA 1147 9410 9 Emergency Preparedness Coordinator 6,762 39.01 7,100 40.96 7,455 43.01 7,828 45.16 8,219 47.42 8,507 49.08 LMCEA 1184 9410 62 Engineering Aide 4,371 25.22 4,590 26.48 4,820 27.81 5,061 29.20 5,314 30.66 5,500 31.73 LMCEA 1150 9410 19 Engineering Project Manager 9,530 54.98 10,007 57.73 10,507 60.62 11,032 63.65 11,584 66.83 Mgmt 1153 9410 Engineering Technician I 4,933 28.46 5,180 29.88 5,439 31.38 5,711 32.95 5,997 34.60 6,207 35.81 LMCEA 1156 9410 29 Engineering Technician II 5,422 31.28 5,693 32.84 5,978 34.49 6,277 36.21 6,591 38.03 6,822 39.36 LMCEA 1159 9410 40 Environmental Program Manager 7,492 43.22 7,867 45.39 8,260 47.65 8,673 50.04 9,107 52.54 9,426 54.38 LMCEA 1160 9420 58 Environmental Specialist 5,935 34.24 6,232 35.95 6,544 37.75 6,871 39.64 7,215 41.63 7,468 43.08 LMCEA 1355 9420 50 Equipment Operator 4,595 26.51 4,825 27.84 5,066 29.23 5,319 30.69 5,585 32.22 5,780 33.35 LMCEA 1162 9420 24 Equipment Service Worker 3,604 20.79 3,784 21.83 3,973 22.92 4,172 24.07 4,381 25.28 4,534 26.16 LMCEA 1165 9420 4 Executive Assistant to the City
Manager 5,886 33.96 6,180 35.65 6,489 37.44 6,813 39.31 7,154 41.27 7,404 42.72 Confidential 1339 8810 2 Executive Secretary to the Police
Chief 4,740 27.35 4,977 28.71 5,226 30.15 5,487 31.66 5,761 33.24 5,963 34.40 LMCEA 1023 8810 25 Facilities Manager 5,536 31.94 5,813 33.54 6,104 35.22 6,409 36.98 6,729 38.82 6,965 40.18 LMCEA 1168 9410 41 Facilities Specialist 4,740 27.35 4,977 28.71 5,226 30.15 5,487 31.66 5,761 33.24 5,963 34.40 LMCEA 1169 8810 25 Finance Manager 9,430 54.40 9,902 57.13 10,397 59.98 10,917 62.98 11,463 66.13 Mgmt 1172 8810 Fire Battalion Chief (112 hour) 9,987 41.16 10,486 43.21 11,010 45.37 11,561 47.64 12,139 50.02 Fire 1182 7706 7 Fire Battalion Chief (80 hour) 9,987 57.62 10,486 60.50 11,010 63.52 11,561 66.70 12,139 70.03 Fire 1176 7706 8 Fire Battalion Chief / Paramedic
(112 hour) 11,265 46.42 11,764 48.48 12,288 50.64 12,839 52.91 13,417 55.29 Fire 1194 7706 13 Fire Battalion Chief / Paramedic
(80 hour) 11,265 64.99 11,764 67.87 12,288 70.89 12,839 74.07 13,417 77.41 Fire 1193 7706 14 Fire Battalion Chief w/ PM Cert
(112 hour) 10,626 43.79 11,125 45.84 11,649 48.00 12,200 50.27 12,778 52.66 Fire 1181 7706 11 Fire Battalion Chief w/ PM Cert
(80 hour) 10,626 61.30 11,125 64.18 11,649 67.21 12,200 70.38 12,778 73.72 Fire 1179 7706 12 Fire Captain 8,088 33.33 8,492 34.99 8,917 36.75 9,363 38.58 9,831 40.51 Fire 1174 7706 5 Fire Captain / Paramedic 9,366 38.60 9,770 40.26 10,195 42.01 10,641 43.85 11,109 45.78 Fire 1175 7706 6 Fire Captain w/ PM Cert 8,727 35.96 9,131 37.63 9,556 39.38 10,002 41.22 10,470 43.15 Fire 1173 7706 10 Fire Chief 15,083 87.02 15,837 91 16,629 96 17,460 101 18,333 105.77 Mgmt 1177 7706 Fire Division Chief 11,393 65.73 11,963 69 12,561 72 13,189 76 13,848 79.89 Mgmt 1180 7706 Fire Engineer 7,110 29.30 7,466 30.77 7,839 32.30 8,231 33.92 8,643 35.62 Fire 1186 7706 2 Fire Engineer / Paramedic 8,388 34.57 8,744 36.03 9,117 37.57 9,509 39.19 9,921 40.88 Fire 1187 7706 4 Fire Engineer w/ PM Cert 7,749 31.93 8,105 33.40 8,478 34.94 8,870 36.55 9,282 38.25 Fire 1188 7706 9 Fire Inspector I 5,378 31.03 5,647 32.58 5,929 34.21 6,225 35.91 6,536 37.71 6,765 39.03 LMCEA 1052 9410 36

B
Step A
(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
Range
#
Payroll Group Class
Code
WC
Code Class Title
Fire Inspector II 5,916 34.13 6,212 35.84 6,523 37.63 6,849 39.51 7,191 41.49 7,443 42.94 LMCEA 1053 9410 49 Fire Marshal 11,069 63.86 11,622 67.05 12,203 70.40 12,813 73.92 13,454 77.62 Mgmt 1183 9410 Firefighter 5,928 24.43 6,224 25.65 6,535 26.93 6,862 28.28 7,205 29.69 Fire 1189 7706 1 Firefighter / Paramedic 7,011 28.89 7,362 30.34 7,730 31.85 8,117 33.45 8,523 35.12 Fire 1190 7706 3 Fleet Maintenance Supervisor 5,909 34.09 6,204 35.79 6,514 37.58 6,840 39.46 7,182 41.43 7,433 42.88 LMCEA 1226 9420 47 General Service Worker 15.50 15.50 15.50 15.50 15.50 Temporary 1192 9410 2 Heavy Equipment Operator 4,822 27.82 5,063 29.21 5,316 30.67 5,582 32.20 5,861 33.81 6,066 35.00 LMCEA 1195 9420 27 Homeless Outreach Technician 5,344 30.83 5,611 32.37 5,892 33.99 6,187 35.69 6,496 37.48 6,723 38.79 LMCEA 1196 9420 35 Human Resources Analyst 6,547 37.77 6,874 39.66 7,218 41.64 7,579 43.73 7,958 45.91 8,237 47.52 Confidential 1203 8810 3 Human Resources Assistant 3,841 22.16 4,033 23.27 4,235 24.43 4,447 25.66 4,669 26.94 4,832 27.88 Confidential 1205 8810 4 Human Resources Manager 9,430 54.40 9,902 57.13 10,397 59.98 10,917 62.98 11,463 66.13 Mgmt 1201 8810 Human Resources Technician 5,093 29.38 5,348 30.85 5,615 32.39 5,896 34.02 6,191 35.72 6,408 36.97 Confidential 1202 8810 1 Human Resources/Risk Manager 10,377 59.87 10,896 62.86 11,441 66.01 12,013 69.31 12,614 72.77 Mgmt 1200 8810 Human Services Manager 6,762 39.01 7,100 40.96 7,455 43.01 7,828 45.16 8,219 47.42 8,507 49.08 LMCEA 1204 9410 55 Information Technology Analyst 6,726 38.80 7,062 40.74 7,415 42.78 7,786 44.92 8,175 47.16 8,461 48.81 LMCEA 1208 9410 54 Information Technology Manager 9,430 54.40 9,902 57.13 10,397 59.98 10,917 62.98 11,463 66.13 Mgmt 1207 9410 Information Technology Specialist I 5,609 32.36 5,889 33.98 6,183 35.67 6,492 37.45 6,817 39.33 7,056 40.71 LMCEA 1210 9410 44 InformationTechnology Specialist II 6,168 35.58 6,476 37.36 6,800 39.23 7,140 41.19 7,497 43.25 7,759 44.76 LMCEA 1213 9410 52 Intern/Student Worker I 15.50 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 Temporary 1216 9410 3 Intern/Student Worker II 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 Temporary 1219 9410 7 Irrigation Technician 4,383 25.29 4,602 26.55 4,832 27.88 5,074 29.27 5,328 30.74 5,514 31.81 LMCEA 1222 9420 20 Juvenile Services Officer 23.81 25.00 26.25 27.56 28.94 Temporary 1118 9410 28 Lead Lifeguard 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 20.77 Temporary 1230 9410 25 Lead Mechanic 5,569 32.13 5,847 33.73 6,139 35.42 6,446 37.19 6,768 39.05 7,005 40.41 LMCEA 1225 9420 43 Lifeguard Aide 15.50 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 Temporary 1227 9410 5 Lifeguard/Instructor 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 Temporary 1228 9410 9 Live Scan Operator 15.50 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 Temporary 1229 8810 6 Management Analyst 6,708 38.70 7,043 40.63 7,395 42.66 7,765 44.80 8,153 47.04 Mgmt 1231 8810 Mayor Salary Established by Ordinance - rev 12/06 2,000 11.54 Elected 1234 9410 3 Mechanic I 4,541 26.20 4,768 27.51 5,006 28.88 5,256 30.32 5,519 31.84 5,712 32.95 LMCEA 1237 9420 22 Mechanic II 4,994 28.81 5,244 30.25 5,506 31.77 5,781 33.35 6,070 35.02 6,282 36.24 LMCEA 1240 9420 30 Park Maintenance Lead Worker 5,051 29.14 5,304 30.60 5,569 32.13 5,847 33.73 6,139 35.42 6,354 36.66 LMCEA 1243 9420 32 Park Maintenance Supervisor 5,909 34.09 6,204 35.79 6,514 37.58 6,840 39.46 7,182 41.43 7,433 42.88 LMCEA 1246 9420 47 Park Maintenance Worker I 3,604 20.79 3,784 21.83 3,973 22.92 4,172 24.07 4,381 25.28 4,534 26.16 LMCEA 1249 9420 4

B
Step A
(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
Range
#
Payroll Group Class
Code
WC
Code Class Title
Park Maintenance Worker II 3,986 23.00 4,185 24.14 4,394 25.35 4,614 26.62 4,845 27.95 5,015 28.93 LMCEA 1252 9420 10 Park Maintenance Worker III 4,383 25.29 4,602 26.55 4,832 27.88 5,074 29.27 5,328 30.74 5,514 31.81 LMCEA 1255 9420 20 Permit Technician 3,907 22.54 4,102 23.67 4,307 24.85 4,522 26.09 4,748 27.39 4,914 28.35 LMCEA 1258 8810 8 Planning Technician 4,800 27.69 5,040 29.08 5,292 30.53 5,557 32.06 5,835 33.66 6,039 34.84 LMCEA 1261 9410 57 Police Assistant 4,039 23.30 4,241 24.47 4,453 25.69 4,676 26.98 4,910 28.33 5,082 29.32 LMCEA 1264 8810 12 Police Captain 13,528 78.05 14,204 81.95 14,914 86.04 15,660 90.35 16,443 94.86 Mgmt 1267 7720 Police Chief 16,882 97.40 17,726 102 18,612 107 19,543 113 20,520 118.38 Mgmt 1270 7720 Police Dispatcher 5,276 30.44 5,540 31.96 5,817 33.56 6,108 35.24 6,413 37.00 6,573 37.92 Police N/S 1276 8810 5 Police Lieutenant 12,265 70.76 12,878 74.30 13,522 78.01 14,198 81.91 14,908 86.01 Mgmt 1279 7720 Police Officer 7,043 40.63 7,395 42.66 7,765 44.80 8,153 47.04 8,561 49.39 8,989 51.86 9,438 54.45 9,910 57.17 10,406 60.03 Police 1282 7720 1 Police Officer Trainee 7,043 40.63 7,395 42.66 7,765 44.80 8,153 47.04 8,561 49.39 8,989 51.86 9,438 54.45 9,910 57.17 10,406 60.03 Police 1283 7720 1 Police Property Officer I 4,335 25.01 4,552 26.26 4,780 27.58 5,019 28.96 5,270 30.40 5,402 31.17 Police N/S 1284 9410 7 Police Property Officer II 4,772 27.53 5,011 28.91 5,262 30.36 5,525 31.88 5,801 33.47 5,946 34.30 Police N/S 1285 9410 3 Police Sergeant 9,071 52.33 9,525 54.95 10,001 57.70 10,501 60.58 11,026 63.61 11,577 66.79 12,156 70.13 12,764 73.64 13,402 77.32 Police 1288 7720 2 Police Services Manager 9,430 54.40 9,902 57.13 10,397 59.98 10,917 62.98 11,463 66.13 Mgmt 1290 9410 Police Services Specialist 4,831 27.87 5,073 29.27 5,327 30.73 5,593 32.27 5,873 33.88 6,020 34.73 Police N/S 1293 8810 4 Police Services Technician 4,466 25.77 4,689 27.05 4,923 28.40 5,169 29.82 5,427 31.31 5,563 32.09 Police N/S 1291 8810 1 Public Works Crew Leader 5,569 32.13 5,847 33.73 6,139 35.42 6,446 37.19 6,768 39.05 7,005 40.41 LMCEA 1301 9420 60 Public Works Inspector I 5,392 31.11 5,662 32.67 5,945 34.30 6,242 36.01 6,554 37.81 6,783 39.13 LMCEA 1294 9420 37 Public Works Inspector II 5,938 34.26 6,235 35.97 6,547 37.77 6,874 39.66 7,218 41.64 7,471 43.10 LMCEA 1297 9420 51 Public Works Maint Lead Worker 5,051 29.14 5,304 30.60 5,569 32.13 5,847 33.73 6,139 35.42 6,354 36.66 LMCEA 1300 9420 32 Public Works Maintenance Supervisor 5,909 34.09 6,204 35.79 6,514 37.58 6,840 39.46 7,182 41.43 7,433 42.88 LMCEA 1303 9420 47 Public Works Maintenance Worker I 3,604 20.79 3,784 21.83 3,973 22.92 4,172 24.07 4,381 25.28 4,534 26.16 LMCEA 1306 9420 4 Public Works Maintenance Worker II 3,986 23.00 4,185 24.14 4,394 25.35 4,614 26.62 4,845 27.95 5,015 28.93 LMCEA 1309 9420 10 Public Works Maintenance Worker III 4,383 25.29 4,602 26.55 4,832 27.88 5,074 29.27 5,328 30.74 5,514 31.81 LMCEA 1312 9420 20 Public Works Operations Manager 7,716 44.52 8,102 46.74 8,507 49.08 8,932 51.53 9,379 54.11 Mgmt 1314 9420 Purchasing Officer 7,716 44.52 8,102 46.74 8,507 49.08 8,932 51.53 9,379 54.11 Mgmt 1315 8810 Records & Elections Manager 8,362 48.24 8,780 50.65 9,219 53.19 9,680 55.85 10,164 58.64 Mgmt 1318 8810 Recreation Aide 15.50 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 Temporary 1321 9410 1 Recreation Leader 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 Temporary 1324 9410 4 Recreation Specialist 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 20.77 Temporary 1327 9410 8 Recreation Supervisor 5,545 31.99 5,822 33.59 6,113 35.27 6,419 37.03 6,740 38.88 6,976 40.25 LMCEA 1330 9410 42 Risk Manager 9,430 54.40 9,902 57.13 10,397 59.98 10,917 62.98 11,463 66.13 Mgmt 1333 9410 Safety Volunteer Coordinator 5,402 31.17 5,672 32.72 5,956 34.36 6,254 36.08 6,567 37.89 6,797 39.21 LMCEA 1336 9410 38

B
Step A
(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
Range
#
Payroll Group Class
Code
WC
Code Class Title
Senior Accountant 7,716 44.52 8,102 46.74 8,507 49.08 8,932 51.53 9,379 54.11 Mgmt 1342 8810 Senior Accounting Technician 5,575 32.16 5,854 33.77 6,147 35.46 6,454 37.23 6,777 39.10 7,014 40.47 LMCEA 1014 9420 63 Senior Building Inspector 6,510 37.56 6,836 39.44 7,178 41.41 7,537 43.48 7,914 45.66 8,191 47.26 LMCEA 1345 9410 53 Senior Management Analyst 7,716 44.52 8,102 46.74 8,507 49.08 8,932 51.53 9,379 54.11 Mgmt 1348 8810 Senior Planner 9,190 53.02 9,650 55.67 10,133 58.46 10,640 61.38 11,172 64.45 Mgmt 1351 9410 Senior Tree Trimmer 4,800 27.69 5,040 29.08 5,292 30.53 5,557 32.06 5,835 33.66 6,039 34.84 LMCEA 1354 9420 26 Stormwater Program Manager 7,492 43.22 7,867 45.39 8,260 47.65 8,673 50.04 9,107 52.54 9,426 54.38 LMCEA 1356 9420 58 Superintendent of Public Works 8,630 49.79 9,062 52.28 9,515 54.89 9,991 57.64 10,491 60.53 Mgmt 1357 9420 Transportation Specialist 4,210 24.29 4,421 25.51 4,642 26.78 4,874 28.12 5,118 29.53 5,297 30.56 LMCEA 1328 8810 59 Tree Trimmer 4,361 25.16 4,579 26.42 4,808 27.74 5,048 29.12 5,300 30.58 5,486 31.65 LMCEA 1360 9420 18 Wastewater Maintenance Worker I 3,604 20.79 3,784 21.83 3,973 22.92 4,172 24.07 4,381 25.28 4,534 26.16 LMCEA 1307 9420 4 Wastewater Maintenance Worker II 3,986 23.00 4,185 24.14 4,394 25.35 4,614 26.62 4,845 27.95 5,015 28.93 LMCEA 1310 9420 10 Wastewater Maintenance Worker III 4,383 25.29 4,602 26.55 4,832 27.88 5,074 29.27 5,328 30.74 5,514 31.81 LMCEA 1313 9420 20 For additional Temporary employees hired into Regular classifications, use data associated with the Regular classification, but use "2" instead of "1" as the first digit of the Class Code.

C
Step A
(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Accountant I 5,531 31.91 5,808 33.51 6,098 35.18 6,403 36.94 6,723 38.79 7,059 40.73 7,235 41.74 LMCEA 1000 8810 35 Accountant II 6,088 35.12 6,392 36.88 6,712 38.72 7,048 40.66 7,400 42.69 7,770 44.83 7,964 45.95 LMCEA 1003 8810 46 Accounting Assistant I 3,535 20.39 3,712 21.42 3,898 22.49 4,093 23.61 4,298 24.80 4,513 26.04 4,626 26.69 LMCEA 1006 8810 3 Accounting Assistant II 3,883 22.40 4,077 23.52 4,281 24.70 4,495 25.93 4,720 27.23 4,956 28.59 5,080 29.31 LMCEA 1009 8810 6 Accounting Technician 5,246 30.27 5,508 31.78 5,783 33.36 6,072 35.03 6,376 36.78 6,695 38.63 6,862 39.59 LMCEA 1012 8810 33 Accounting Technician - Confidential 5,271 30.41 5,535 31.93 5,812 33.53 6,103 35.21 6,408 36.97 6,728 38.82 6,896 39.78 Confidential 1013 8810 1 Administrative Aide 4,611 26.60 4,842 27.93 5,084 29.33 5,338 30.80 5,605 32.34 5,885 33.95 6,032 34.80 LMCEA 1015 8810 21 Administrative Analyst I 5,531 31.91 5,808 33.51 6,098 35.18 6,403 36.94 6,723 38.79 7,059 40.73 7,235 41.74 LMCEA 1018 8810 35 Administrative Analyst I - Confidential 5,807 33.50 6,097 35.18 6,402 36.93 6,722 38.78 7,058 40.72 7,411 42.76 7,596 43.82 Confidential 1019 8810 6 Administrative Analyst II 6,088 35.12 6,392 36.88 6,712 38.72 7,048 40.66 7,400 42.69 7,770 44.83 7,964 45.95 LMCEA 1021 8810 46 Administrative Analyst II - Confidential 6,393 36.88 6,713 38.73 7,049 40.67 7,401 42.70 7,771 44.83 8,160 47.08 8,364 48.25 Confidential 1022 8810 7 Administrative Coordinator 4,906 28.30 5,151 29.72 5,409 31.21 5,679 32.76 5,963 34.40 6,261 36.12 6,418 37.03 LMCEA 1024 8810 25 Administrative Coordinator -
Confidential 5,152 29.72 5,410 31.21 5,681 32.78 5,965 34.41 6,263 36.13 6,576 37.94 6,740 38.88 Confidential 1025 8810 5 Administrative Office Assistant 3,782 21.82 3,971 22.91 4,170 24.06 4,379 25.26 4,598 26.53 4,828 27.85 4,949 28.55 LMCEA 1027 8810 5 Animal Control Officer 4,467 25.77 4,690 27.06 4,925 28.41 5,171 29.83 5,430 31.33 5,566 32.11 Police N/S 1030 9420 2 Assistant Center Manager 4,285 24.72 4,499 25.96 4,724 27.25 4,960 28.62 5,208 30.05 5,468 31.55 5,605 32.34 LMCEA 1033 8810 15 Assistant City Manager 15,414 88.93 16,185 93.38 16,994 98.04 17,844 102.95 18,736 108.09 Mgmt 1036 9410 Assistant City Mgr / Director of
Community Services 15,098 87.10 15,853 91.46 16,646 96.03 17,478 100.83 18,352 105.88 Mgmt 1036 9410 Assistant Director of Community
Development 11,661 67.28 12,244 70.64 12,856 74.17 13,499 77.88 14,174 81.77 Mgmt 1146 9410 Assistant Director of Public Works 11,661 67.28 12,244 70.64 12,856 74.17 13,499 77.88 14,174 81.77 Mgmt 1145 9410 Assistant Engineer 6,961 40.16 7,309 42.17 7,674 44.27 8,058 46.49 8,461 48.81 8,884 51.25 9,106 52.53 LMCEA 1039 9410 54 Assistant Planner 6,125 35.34 6,431 37.10 6,753 38.96 7,091 40.91 7,446 42.96 7,818 45.10 8,013 46.23 LMCEA 1042 9410 48 Assistant to the City Manager 9,760 56.31 10,248 59.12 10,760 62.08 11,298 65.18 11,863 68.44 Mgmt 1037 9410 Associate Engineer 8,022 46.28 8,423 48.59 8,844 51.02 9,286 53.57 9,750 56.25 10,238 59.07 10,494 60.54 LMCEA 1045 9410 56 Associate Planner 6,738 38.87 7,075 40.82 7,429 42.86 7,800 45.00 8,190 47.25 8,600 49.62 8,815 50.86 LMCEA 1048 9410 53 Building Inspection Supervisor 8,232 47.49 8,644 49.87 9,076 52.36 9,530 54.98 10,007 57.73 Mgmt 1055 9410 Building Inspector I 5,566 32.11 5,844 33.72 6,136 35.40 6,443 37.17 6,765 39.03 7,103 40.98 7,281 42.01 LMCEA 1051 9410 36 Building Inspector II 6,123 35.33 6,429 37.09 6,750 38.94 7,088 40.89 7,442 42.93 7,814 45.08 8,009 46.21 LMCEA 1054 9410 49 Building Maintenance Lead Worker 5,173 29.84 5,432 31.34 5,704 32.91 5,989 34.55 6,288 36.28 6,602 38.09 6,767 39.04 LMCEA 1057 9420 31 Building Maintenance Supervisor 6,116 35.28 6,422 37.05 6,743 38.90 7,080 40.85 7,434 42.89 7,806 45.03 8,001 46.16 LMCEA 1060 9420 47 Building Maintenance Worker I 4,276 24.67 4,490 25.90 4,715 27.20 4,951 28.56 5,199 29.99 5,459 31.49 5,595 32.28 LMCEA 1063 9420 13 Building Maintenance Worker II 4,705 27.14 4,940 28.50 5,187 29.93 5,446 31.42 5,718 32.99 6,004 34.64 6,154 35.50 LMCEA 1066 9420 23 Range
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CITY OF LA MESA / HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
COMPENSATION PLAN FY 2024-2025
EFFECTIVE 07/01/2024, AS AMENDED & APPROVED 01/10/2023
Class Title
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Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Range
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Code Class Title
Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
Building Official 10,466 60.38 10,989 63.40 11,538 66.57 12,115 69.89 12,721 73.39 Mgmt 1069 9410 Business License Officer 4,274 24.66 4,488 25.89 4,712 27.18 4,948 28.55 5,195 29.97 5,455 31.47 5,591 32.26 LMCEA 1072 9410 14 City Attorney Salary Established by Contract 21,736 125.40 Mgmt 1078 8810 City Clerk 10,353 59.73 10,871 63 11,415 66 11,986 69 12,585 72.61 Mgmt 1081 8810 City Councilmember Salary Established by Ordinance - rev 12/06 1,000 5.77 Elected 1084 9410 2 City Engineer 11,661 67.28 12,244 70.64 12,856 74.17 13,499 77.88 14,174 81.77 Mgmt 1085 9410 City Manager Salary Established by Contract 20,572 118.68 Mgmt 1087 9410 City Treasurer Salary Established by Ordinance 579 3.34 Elected 1090 8810 1 Clerical Assistant I 3,117 17.98 3,273 18.88 3,437 19.83 3,609 20.82 3,789 21.86 3,978 22.95 4,077 23.52 LMCEA 1093 8810 1 Clerical Assistant II 3,364 19.41 3,532 20.38 3,709 21.40 3,894 22.47 4,089 23.59 4,293 24.77 4,400 25.38 LMCEA 1096 8810 2 Clinical Homeless Outreach Specialist 6,088 35.12 6,392 36.88 6,712 38.72 7,048 40.66 7,400 42.69 7,770 44.83 7,964 45.95 LMCEA 1097 9420 46 Code Compliance Officer I 5,093 29.38 5,348 30.85 5,615 32.39 5,896 34.02 6,191 35.72 6,501 37.51 6,664 38.45 LMCEA 1099 9410 28 Code Compliance Officer II 5,607 32.35 5,887 33.96 6,181 35.66 6,490 37.44 6,815 39.32 7,156 41.28 7,335 42.32 LMCEA 1102 9410 39 Comm Develop Program Coordinator 6,999 40.38 7,349 42.40 7,716 44.52 8,102 46.74 8,507 49.08 8,932 51.53 9,155 52.82 LMCEA 1105 9410 55 Communications Manager 9,760 56.31 10,248 59 10,760 62 11,298 65 11,863 68.44 Mgmt 1106 8810 Communications Supervisor 6,575 37.93 6,904 39.83 7,249 41.82 7,611 43.91 7,992 46.11 8,192 47.26 Police N/S 1104 8810 6 Community Resource Supervisor 6,802 39.24 7,142 41.20 7,499 43.26 7,874 45.43 8,268 47.70 8,681 50.08 8,898 51.33 LMCEA 1103 9410 61 Community Services Manager 8,315 47.97 8,731 50.37 9,168 52.89 9,626 55.53 10,107 58.31 Mgmt 1140 9410 Community Services Officer 4,467 25.77 4,690 27.06 4,925 28.41 5,171 29.83 5,430 31.33 5,566 32.11 Police N/S 1108 9420 2 Crime Analyst 6,009 34.67 6,309 36.40 6,624 38.22 6,955 40.13 7,303 42.13 7,668 44.24 7,860 45.35 LMCEA 1111 8810 45 Crime Prevention Specialist I 4,351 25.10 4,569 26.36 4,797 27.68 5,037 29.06 5,289 30.51 5,553 32.04 5,692 32.84 LMCEA 1114 9410 16 Crime Prevention Specialist II 5,093 29.38 5,348 30.85 5,615 32.39 5,896 34.02 6,191 35.72 6,501 37.51 6,664 38.45 LMCEA 1117 9410 28 Custodian 3,364 19.41 3,532 20.38 3,709 21.40 3,894 22.47 4,089 23.59 4,293 24.77 4,400 25.38 LMCEA 1120 9420 2 Customer Service / Finance Assistant 3,962 22.86 4,160 24.00 4,368 25.20 4,586 26.46 4,815 27.78 5,056 29.17 5,182 29.90 LMCEA 1123 8810 7 Customer Service Specialist I 4,162 24.01 4,370 25.21 4,589 26.48 4,818 27.80 5,059 29.19 5,312 30.65 5,445 31.41 LMCEA 1126 8810 11 Customer Service Specialist II 4,490 25.90 4,715 27.20 4,951 28.56 5,199 29.99 5,459 31.49 5,732 33.07 5,875 33.89 LMCEA 1129 8810 17 Deputy City Clerk 5,370 30.98 5,639 32.53 5,921 34.16 6,217 35.87 6,528 37.66 6,854 39.54 7,025 40.53 LMCEA 1132 8810 34 Deputy Fire Chief 10,964 63.25 11,512 66.42 12,088 69.74 12,692 73.22 13,327 76.89 Mgmt 1178 7706 Deputy Fire Marshal 7,105 40.99 7,460 43.04 7,833 45.19 8,225 47.45 8,636 49.82 9,068 52.32 9,295 53.63 LMCEA 1135 9410 64 Development Coordinator 28.29 29.70 31.19 32.75 34.39 Temporary 2136 9410 33 Development Services Technician I 4,524 26.10 4,750 27.40 4,988 28.78 5,237 30.21 5,499 31.73 5,774 33.31 5,918 34.14 LMCEA 1148 9410 19 Development Services Technician II 4,968 28.66 5,216 30.09 5,477 31.60 5,751 33.18 6,039 34.84 6,341 36.58 6,500 37.50 LMCEA 1149 9410 57 Director of Administrative Services 13,638 78.68 14,320 83 15,036 87 15,788 91 16,577 95.64 Mgmt 1137 9410 Director of Community Development 13,638 78.68 14,320 83 15,036 87 15,788 91 16,577 95.64 Mgmt 1138 9410

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Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Range
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Code Class Title
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Director of Community Services 13,638 78.68 14,320 83 15,036 87 15,788 91 16,577 95.64 Mgmt 1141 9410 Director of Finance 13,638 78.68 14,320 83 15,036 87 15,788 91 16,577 95.64 Mgmt 1142 9410 Director of Public Works 13,638 78.68 14,320 83 15,036 87 15,788 91 16,577 95.64 Mgmt 1143 9410 Director of Public Works / City
Engineer 13,638 78.68 14,320 82.62 15,036 86.75 15,788 91.08 16,577 95.64 Mgmt 1144 9410 Downtown Operations Assistant 4,107 23.69 4,312 24.88 4,528 26.12 4,754 27.43 4,992 28.80 5,242 30.24 5,373 31.00 LMCEA 1147 9410 9 Emergency Preparedness Coordinator 6,999 40.38 7,349 42.40 7,716 44.52 8,102 46.74 8,507 49.08 8,932 51.53 9,155 52.82 LMCEA 1184 9410 62 Engineering Aide 4,524 26.10 4,750 27.40 4,988 28.78 5,237 30.21 5,499 31.73 5,774 33.31 5,918 34.14 LMCEA 1150 9410 19 Engineering Project Manager 9,864 56.91 10,357 59.75 10,875 62.74 11,419 65.88 11,990 69.17 Mgmt 1153 9410 Engineering Technician I 5,106 29.46 5,361 30.93 5,629 32.48 5,910 34.10 6,206 35.80 6,516 37.59 6,679 38.53 LMCEA 1156 9410 29 Engineering Technician II 5,612 32.38 5,893 34.00 6,188 35.70 6,497 37.48 6,822 39.36 7,163 41.33 7,342 42.36 LMCEA 1159 9410 40 Environmental Program Manager 7,754 44.73 8,142 46.97 8,549 49.32 8,976 51.78 9,425 54.38 9,896 57.09 10,143 58.52 LMCEA 1160 9420 58 Environmental Specialist 6,143 35.44 6,450 37.21 6,773 39.08 7,112 41.03 7,468 43.08 7,841 45.24 8,037 46.37 LMCEA 1355 9420 50 Equipment Operator 4,756 27.44 4,994 28.81 5,244 30.25 5,506 31.77 5,781 33.35 6,070 35.02 6,222 35.90 LMCEA 1162 9420 24 Equipment Service Worker 3,730 21.52 3,917 22.60 4,113 23.73 4,319 24.92 4,535 26.16 4,762 27.47 4,881 28.16 LMCEA 1165 9420 4 Executive Assistant to the City
Manager 6,092 35.15 6,397 36.91 6,717 38.75 7,053 40.69 7,406 42.73 7,776 44.86 7,970 45.98 Confidential 1339 8810 2 Executive Secretary to the Police
Chief 4,906 28.30 5,151 29.72 5,409 31.21 5,679 32.76 5,963 34.40 6,261 36.12 6,418 37.03 LMCEA 1023 8810 25 Facilities Manager 5,730 33.06 6,017 34.71 6,318 36.45 6,634 38.27 6,966 40.19 7,314 42.20 7,497 43.25 LMCEA 1168 9410 41 Facilities Specialist 4,906 28.30 5,151 29.72 5,409 31.21 5,679 32.76 5,963 34.40 6,261 36.12 6,418 37.03 LMCEA 1169 8810 25 Finance Manager 9,760 56.31 10,248 59.12 10,760 62.08 11,298 65.18 11,863 68.44 Mgmt 1172 8810 Fire Battalion Chief (112 hour) 9,987 41.16 10,486 43.21 11,010 45.37 11,561 47.64 12,139 50.02 Fire 1182 7706 7 Fire Battalion Chief (80 hour) 9,987 57.62 10,486 60.50 11,010 63.52 11,561 66.70 12,139 70.03 Fire 1176 7706 8 Fire Battalion Chief / Paramedic
(112 hour) 11,265 46.42 11,764 48.48 12,288 50.64 12,839 52.91 13,417 55.29 Fire 1194 7706 13 Fire Battalion Chief / Paramedic
(80 hour) 11,265 64.99 11,764 67.87 12,288 70.89 12,839 74.07 13,417 77.41 Fire 1193 7706 14 Fire Battalion Chief w/ PM Cert
(112 hour) 10,626 43.79 11,125 45.84 11,649 48.00 12,200 50.27 12,778 52.66 Fire 1181 7706 11 Fire Battalion Chief w/ PM Cert
(80 hour) 10,626 61.30 11,125 64.18 11,649 67.21 12,200 70.38 12,778 73.72 Fire 1179 7706 12 Fire Captain 8,088 33.33 8,492 34.99 8,917 36.75 9,363 38.58 9,831 40.51 Fire 1174 7706 5 Fire Captain / Paramedic 9,366 38.60 9,770 40.26 10,195 42.01 10,641 43.85 11,109 45.78 Fire 1175 7706 6 Fire Captain w/ PM Cert 8,727 35.96 9,131 37.63 9,556 39.38 10,002 41.22 10,470 43.15 Fire 1173 7706 10 Fire Chief 15,083 87.02 15,837 91 16,629 96 17,460 101 18,333 105.77 Mgmt 1177 7706 Fire Division Chief 11,393 65.73 11,963 69 12,561 72 13,189 76 13,848 79.89 Mgmt 1180 7706 Fire Engineer 7,110 29.30 7,466 30.77 7,839 32.30 8,231 33.92 8,643 35.62 Fire 1186 7706 2 Fire Engineer / Paramedic 8,388 34.57 8,744 36.03 9,117 37.57 9,509 39.19 9,921 40.88 Fire 1187 7706 4 Fire Engineer w/ PM Cert 7,749 31.93 8,105 33.40 8,478 34.94 8,870 36.55 9,282 38.25 Fire 1188 7706 9 Fire Inspector I 5,566 32.11 5,844 33.72 6,136 35.40 6,443 37.17 6,765 39.03 7,103 40.98 7,281 42.01 LMCEA 1052 9410 36

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Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Range
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Payroll Group Class
Code
WC
Code Class Title
Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
Fire Inspector II 6,123 35.33 6,429 37.09 6,750 38.94 7,088 40.89 7,442 42.93 7,814 45.08 8,009 46.21 LMCEA 1053 9410 49 Fire Marshal 11,456 66.09 12,029 69.40 12,630 72.87 13,262 76.51 13,925 80.34 Mgmt 1183 9410 Firefighter 5,928 24.43 6,224 25.65 6,535 26.93 6,862 28.28 7,205 29.69 Fire 1189 7706 1 Firefighter / Paramedic 7,011 28.89 7,362 30.34 7,730 31.85 8,117 33.45 8,523 35.12 Fire 1190 7706 3 Fleet Maintenance Supervisor 6,116 35.28 6,422 37.05 6,743 38.90 7,080 40.85 7,434 42.89 7,806 45.03 8,001 46.16 LMCEA 1226 9420 47 General Service Worker 15.50 15.50 15.50 15.50 15.50 Temporary 1192 9410 2 Heavy Equipment Operator 4,991 28.79 5,241 30.24 5,503 31.75 5,778 33.33 6,067 35.00 6,370 36.75 6,529 37.67 LMCEA 1195 9420 27 Homeless Outreach Technician 5,531 31.91 5,808 33.51 6,098 35.18 6,403 36.94 6,723 38.79 7,059 40.73 7,235 41.74 LMCEA 1196 9420 35 Human Resources Analyst 6,776 39.09 7,115 41.05 7,471 43.10 7,845 45.26 8,237 47.52 8,649 49.90 8,865 51.14 Confidential 1203 8810 3 Human Resources Assistant 3,975 22.93 4,174 24.08 4,383 25.29 4,602 26.55 4,832 27.88 5,074 29.27 5,201 30.01 Confidential 1205 8810 4 Human Resources Manager 9,760 56.31 10,248 59.12 10,760 62.08 11,298 65.18 11,863 68.44 Mgmt 1201 8810 Human Resources Technician 5,271 30.41 5,535 31.93 5,812 33.53 6,103 35.21 6,408 36.97 6,728 38.82 6,896 39.78 Confidential 1202 8810 1 Human Resources/Risk Manager 10,740 61.96 11,277 65.06 11,841 68.31 12,433 71.73 13,055 75.32 Mgmt 1200 8810 Human Services Manager 6,999 40.38 7,349 42.40 7,716 44.52 8,102 46.74 8,507 49.08 8,932 51.53 9,155 52.82 LMCEA 1204 9410 55 Information Technology Analyst 6,961 40.16 7,309 42.17 7,674 44.27 8,058 46.49 8,461 48.81 8,884 51.25 9,106 52.53 LMCEA 1208 9410 54 Information Technology Manager 9,760 56.31 10,248 59.12 10,760 62.08 11,298 65.18 11,863 68.44 Mgmt 1207 9410 Information Technology Specialist I 5,805 33.49 6,095 35.16 6,400 36.92 6,720 38.77 7,056 40.71 7,409 42.74 7,594 43.81 LMCEA 1210 9410 44 InformationTechnology Specialist II 6,384 36.83 6,703 38.67 7,038 40.60 7,390 42.63 7,760 44.77 8,148 47.01 8,352 48.18 LMCEA 1213 9410 52 Intern/Student Worker I 15.50 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 Temporary 1216 9410 3 Intern/Student Worker II 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 Temporary 1219 9410 7 Irrigation Technician 4,536 26.17 4,763 27.48 5,001 28.85 5,251 30.29 5,514 31.81 5,790 33.40 5,935 34.24 LMCEA 1222 9420 20 Juvenile Services Officer 23.81 25.00 26.25 27.56 28.94 Temporary 1118 9410 28 Lead Lifeguard 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 20.77 Temporary 1230 9410 25 Lead Mechanic 5,764 33.25 6,052 34.92 6,355 36.66 6,673 38.50 7,007 40.43 7,357 42.44 7,541 43.51 LMCEA 1225 9420 43 Lifeguard Aide 15.50 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 Temporary 1227 9410 5 Lifeguard/Instructor 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 Temporary 1228 9410 9 Live Scan Operator 15.50 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 Temporary 1229 8810 6 Management Analyst 6,943 40.06 7,290 42.06 7,655 44.16 8,038 46.37 8,440 48.69 Mgmt 1231 8810 Mayor Salary Established by Ordinance - rev 12/06 2,000 11.54 Elected 1234 9410 3 Mechanic I 4,700 27.12 4,935 28.47 5,182 29.90 5,441 31.39 5,713 32.96 5,999 34.61 6,149 35.48 LMCEA 1237 9420 22 Mechanic II 5,169 29.82 5,427 31.31 5,698 32.87 5,983 34.52 6,282 36.24 6,596 38.05 6,761 39.01 LMCEA 1240 9420 30 Park Maintenance Lead Worker 5,228 30.16 5,489 31.67 5,763 33.25 6,051 34.91 6,354 36.66 6,672 38.49 6,839 39.46 LMCEA 1243 9420 32 Park Maintenance Supervisor 6,116 35.28 6,422 37.05 6,743 38.90 7,080 40.85 7,434 42.89 7,806 45.03 8,001 46.16 LMCEA 1246 9420 47 Park Maintenance Worker I 3,730 21.52 3,917 22.60 4,113 23.73 4,319 24.92 4,535 26.16 4,762 27.47 4,881 28.16 LMCEA 1249 9420 4

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Code Class Title
Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
Park Maintenance Worker II 4,126 23.80 4,332 24.99 4,549 26.24 4,776 27.55 5,015 28.93 5,266 30.38 5,398 31.14 LMCEA 1252 9420 10 Park Maintenance Worker III 4,536 26.17 4,763 27.48 5,001 28.85 5,251 30.29 5,514 31.81 5,790 33.40 5,935 34.24 LMCEA 1255 9420 20 Permit Technician 4,044 23.33 4,246 24.50 4,458 25.72 4,681 27.01 4,915 28.36 5,161 29.78 5,290 30.52 LMCEA 1258 8810 8 Planning Technician 4,968 28.66 5,216 30.09 5,477 31.60 5,751 33.18 6,039 34.84 6,341 36.58 6,500 37.50 LMCEA 1261 9410 57 Police Assistant 4,180 24.12 4,389 25.32 4,608 26.58 4,838 27.91 5,080 29.31 5,334 30.77 5,467 31.54 LMCEA 1264 8810 12 Police Captain 13,528 78.05 14,204 81.95 14,914 86.04 15,660 90.35 16,443 94.86 Mgmt 1267 7720 Police Chief 16,882 97.40 17,726 102 18,612 107 19,543 113 20,520 118.38 Mgmt 1270 7720 Police Dispatcher 5,276 30.44 5,540 31.96 5,817 33.56 6,108 35.24 6,413 37.00 6,573 37.92 Police N/S 1276 8810 5 Police Lieutenant 12,265 70.76 12,878 74.30 13,522 78.01 14,198 81.91 14,908 86.01 Mgmt 1279 7720 Police Officer 7,043 40.63 7,395 42.66 7,765 44.80 8,153 47.04 8,561 49.39 8,989 51.86 9,438 54.45 9,910 57.17 10,406 60.03 Police 1282 7720 1 Police Officer Trainee 7,043 40.63 7,395 42.66 7,765 44.80 8,153 47.04 8,561 49.39 8,989 51.86 9,438 54.45 9,910 57.17 10,406 60.03 Police 1283 7720 1 Police Property Officer I 4,335 25.01 4,552 26.26 4,780 27.58 5,019 28.96 5,270 30.40 5,402 31.17 Police N/S 1284 9410 7 Police Property Officer II 4,772 27.53 5,011 28.91 5,262 30.36 5,525 31.88 5,801 33.47 5,946 34.30 Police N/S 1285 9410 3 Police Sergeant 9,071 52.33 9,525 54.95 10,001 57.70 10,501 60.58 11,026 63.61 11,577 66.79 12,156 70.13 12,764 73.64 13,402 77.32 Police 1288 7720 2 Police Services Manager 9,760 56.31 10,248 59.12 10,760 62.08 11,298 65.18 11,863 68.44 Mgmt 1290 9410 Police Services Specialist 4,831 27.87 5,073 29.27 5,327 30.73 5,593 32.27 5,873 33.88 6,020 34.73 Police N/S 1293 8810 4 Police Services Technician 4,466 25.77 4,689 27.05 4,923 28.40 5,169 29.82 5,427 31.31 5,563 32.09 Police N/S 1291 8810 1 Public Works Crew Leader 5,764 33.25 6,052 34.92 6,355 36.66 6,673 38.50 7,007 40.43 7,357 42.44 7,541 43.51 LMCEA 1301 9420 60 Public Works Inspector I 5,581 32.20 5,860 33.81 6,153 35.50 6,461 37.28 6,784 39.14 7,123 41.09 7,301 42.12 LMCEA 1294 9420 37 Public Works Inspector II 6,146 35.46 6,453 37.23 6,776 39.09 7,115 41.05 7,471 43.10 7,845 45.26 8,041 46.39 LMCEA 1297 9420 51 Public Works Maint Lead Worker 5,228 30.16 5,489 31.67 5,763 33.25 6,051 34.91 6,354 36.66 6,672 38.49 6,839 39.46 LMCEA 1300 9420 32 Public Works Maintenance Supervisor 6,116 35.28 6,422 37.05 6,743 38.90 7,080 40.85 7,434 42.89 7,806 45.03 8,001 46.16 LMCEA 1303 9420 47 Public Works Maintenance Worker I 3,730 21.52 3,917 22.60 4,113 23.73 4,319 24.92 4,535 26.16 4,762 27.47 4,881 28.16 LMCEA 1306 9420 4 Public Works Maintenance Worker II 4,126 23.80 4,332 24.99 4,549 26.24 4,776 27.55 5,015 28.93 5,266 30.38 5,398 31.14 LMCEA 1309 9420 10 Public Works Maintenance Worker III 4,536 26.17 4,763 27.48 5,001 28.85 5,251 30.29 5,514 31.81 5,790 33.40 5,935 34.24 LMCEA 1312 9420 20 Public Works Operations Manager 7,986 46.07 8,385 48.38 8,804 50.79 9,244 53.33 9,706 56.00 Mgmt 1314 9420 Purchasing Officer 7,986 46.07 8,385 48.38 8,804 50.79 9,244 53.33 9,706 56.00 Mgmt 1315 8810 Records & Elections Manager 8,655 49.93 9,088 52.43 9,542 55.05 10,019 57.80 10,520 60.69 Mgmt 1318 8810 Recreation Aide 15.50 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 Temporary 1321 9410 1 Recreation Leader 16.28 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 Temporary 1324 9410 4 Recreation Specialist 17.09 17.94 18.84 19.78 20.77 Temporary 1327 9410 8 Recreation Supervisor 5,739 33.11 6,026 34.77 6,327 36.50 6,643 38.33 6,975 40.24 7,324 42.25 7,507 43.31 LMCEA 1330 9410 42 Risk Manager 9,760 56.31 10,248 59.12 10,760 62.08 11,298 65.18 11,863 68.44 Mgmt 1333 9410 Safety Volunteer Coordinator 5,591 32.26 5,871 33.87 6,165 35.57 6,473 37.34 6,797 39.21 7,137 41.18 7,315 42.20 LMCEA 1336 9410 38

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(Minimum)
Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Month Hour Range
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Payroll Group Class
Code
WC
Code Class Title
Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G Step H Step I (Maximum)
Senior Accountant 7,986 46.07 8,385 48.38 8,804 50.79 9,244 53.33 9,706 56.00 Mgmt 1342 8810 Senior Accounting Technician 5,770 33.29 6,059 34.96 6,362 36.70 6,680 38.54 7,014 40.47 7,365 42.49 7,549 43.55 LMCEA 1014 9420 63 Senior Building Inspector 6,738 38.87 7,075 40.82 7,429 42.86 7,800 45.00 8,190 47.25 8,600 49.62 8,815 50.86 LMCEA 1345 9410 53 Senior Management Analyst 7,986 46.07 8,385 48.38 8,804 50.79 9,244 53.33 9,706 56.00 Mgmt 1348 8810 Senior Planner 9,512 54.88 9,988 57.62 10,487 60.50 11,011 63.53 11,562 66.70 Mgmt 1351 9410 Senior Tree Trimmer 4,968 28.66 5,216 30.09 5,477 31.60 5,751 33.18 6,039 34.84 6,341 36.58 6,500 37.50 LMCEA 1354 9420 26 Stormwater Program Manager 7,754 44.73 8,142 46.97 8,549 49.32 8,976 51.78 9,425 54.38 9,896 57.09 10,143 58.52 LMCEA 1356 9420 58 Superintendent of Public Works 8,932 51.53 9,379 54.11 9,848 56.82 10,340 59.65 10,857 62.64 Mgmt 1357 9420 Transportation Specialist 4,357 25.14 4,575 26.39 4,804 27.72 5,044 29.10 5,296 30.55 5,561 32.08 5,700 32.88 LMCEA 1328 8810 59 Tree Trimmer 4,514 26.04 4,740 27.35 4,977 28.71 5,226 30.15 5,487 31.66 5,761 33.24 5,905 34.07 LMCEA 1360 9420 18 Wastewater Maintenance Worker I 3,730 21.52 3,917 22.60 4,113 23.73 4,319 24.92 4,535 26.16 4,762 27.47 4,881 28.16 LMCEA 1307 9420 4 Wastewater Maintenance Worker II 4,126 23.80 4,332 24.99 4,549 26.24 4,776 27.55 5,015 28.93 5,266 30.38 5,398 31.14 LMCEA 1310 9420 10 Wastewater Maintenance Worker III 4,536 26.17 4,763 27.48 5,001 28.85 5,251 30.29 5,514 31.81 5,790 33.40 5,935 34.24 LMCEA 1313 9420 20 For additional Temporary employees hired into Regular classifications, use data associated with the Regular classification, but use "2" instead of "1" as the first digit of the Class Code.

1 DATE: March 14, 2023
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
City Manager, Greg Humora
Chief of Police, Raymond Sweeney
FROM: Janet Castanos, Community Police Oversight Board Vice Chair SUBJECT: Community Police Oversight Board Annual Report Overview
The City Council created the La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board (CPOB) on October 13, 2020, with the City Council’s approval of the Ordinance adding Chapter

2.30 to the Municipal Code. The initial meeting of the CPOB was held on February 17, 2021, followed by semi-monthly meetings on the first and third Wednesdays of each month during its first year of service.

The purpose of the CPOB is to serve as a liaison between the community and the La Mesa Police Department (LMPD) on matters of public safety and to advise the Chief of Police, Mayor, City Council, and City Manager on the administration of public safety duties within the City. This work includes but is not limited to:
 Directing and reviewing audits of internal investigations,  Reviewing and recommending policies, practices, and programs,  Promoting and encouraging open communication and cooperation between LMPD and residents, and
 Informing the community of its rights and responsibilities regarding the complaint and conflict resolution process involving LMPD officers.

The work of the CPOB is designed to affirm the La Mesa Police Department’s ongoing commitment to policing that is fair, impartial, and objective in meeting the needs of the City and its residents.

Membership
The CPOB consists of eleven voting members who are current residents of the City of La Mesa. The categories of representation are:

2  A representative from each of the four police beats  A representative from each of the four communities: faith-based, business, young adult (18-30 years of age), and older adult (62+ years of age)  Representatives from Helix Charter High School and the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
 An advocate for people experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, mental health, or other social issues
Introduction
As delineated by the CPOB Ordinance, the CPOB is tasked with a number of responsibilities that include working with the City and the Chief of Police to make recommendations regarding LMPD policies, procedures, and practices. These duties include recommendations for training programs, hiring, promotions, internal investigations, de-escalation training, in-service training, and other areas of policing appropriate for review. Over the past year, the CPOB has worked to develop and maintain productive working relationships with LMPD Command Staff, the La Mesa Police Officers’ Association (POA), the City, and community stakeholders to support its mission. As reflected in the following section, the CPOB has focused its efforts on ensuring that the community is represented in decisions that influence LMPD operations. The CPOB has and will continue to maintain a dialogue with the Chief of Police and LMPD Command Staff, the Independent Police Auditor (IPA), and the CPOB counsel to continue this work.

Summary of 2022 Accomplishments
The CPOB has worked with the City Manager’s Office and LMPD to develop an Annual Workplan to organize its workload and ensure compliance with the adopted City Council Ordinance. The CPOB achieved the following accomplishments during 2022:

1. Ongoing collection of baseline data through an informal survey to assess information to measure community perceptions about the LMPD and subsequently compare this information over time.

2. Participation on selection panels to interview candidates for LMPD command staff positions including the Department Captain and Lieutenant positions.

3. Continuation of ongoing continuing education for all CPOB members on matters related to:
o Confidentiality of Police-Related records
o LMPD Policies and Procedures
o Community Oriented Policing
o Emergency Operations and Communications

3 o LMPD hiring practices and employee wellness
o Workshops and seminars presented by the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE)
o Brown Act and Roberts Rules of Order

4. Dissemination of an internship application and program for youth ages 16-22.

5. Dissemination of information to the public regarding access to the complaint process form and flow chart.

6. Collaboration with the IPA to develop a quarterly reporting process.

7. Collection of research on various crime prevention and social service strategies.

8. Participation in the Chief’s community outreach efforts by promoting the series of Community Conversations to residents and stakeholders.

9. Formation of four subcommittees to develop reports and offer recommendations that are focused on:
a. Community Policing and Outreach
b. Hiring Practices, Promotions, and Officer Wellness Programs c. Policies, Operations and Training
d. Emergency Operations and Training
Development and approval of the 2022 Annual Report to City Council, Chief of Police, City Manager, and Independent Police Auditor.

Proposed 2023 Work Plan
Over the next year, the CPOB plans to continue building upon its successful foundation by pursuing additional opportunities to partner with the LMPD towards achievement of the following:

1. Continue working with the Chief of Police to engage in the LMPD hiring process whenever possible. Offer recommendations to the Chief of Police regarding the hiring processes, procedures, exams, and interview questions.

2. Provide recommendations on officer trainings, procedures, and policies including alternative social service and crime-prevention policies and strategies.

3. Work with the Chief of Police, LMPD, and subject matter experts to analyze data submitted to the Department of Justice through the Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA). Utilize this data, along with supplemental information received

4 through the CPOB’s survey, to make informed recommendations to the Chief regarding best practices.

4. Collaborate with the IPA to review audits of LMPD investigations on a quarterly basis and ensure the adopted complaint manual is accessible to the community.

5. Receive ongoing training and updates regarding various aspects of police work; participate in ride-alongs and other hands-on training opportunities to understand policing procedures and laws that will inform the CPOB’s role in making recommendations to the Chief of Police.

6. Promote the CPOB intern application process and select an intern for the Youth Internship Program.

7. Work with the Chief and Police Officer’s Association on an alternative complaint resolution program such as mediation program. Work with the IPA, the National Conflict Resolution Center, or other similarly qualified experts as appropriate.

8. Engage with members of the media and City leaders to showcase various new and valuable programs at the LMPD. Assist and recommend in identifying and developing programs for greater community outreach to schools, non-profits, faith communities, and other local groups. Work with the City to review, evaluate, and implement outreach and messaging strategies that showcase the work of the CPOB and the LMPD.

9. Explore opportunities for recommending improvements to employee wellness, especially as it relates to mental health and stress, and address community public safety concerns regarding health and wellness of the public.

10.Work with the Chief of Police to review and implement trainings such as implicit bias and age-appropriate interactions provided to LMPD and to the CPOB.

11.Provide semi-annual and annual reports to the La Mesa City Council and City Manager.

CPOB Ad-Hoc Subcommittees
In compliance with the CPOB Ordinance, four Ad-Hoc Subcommittees were established by the Chairperson in 2021 to offer recommendations on key areas of emphasis of the CPOB. The ad-hoc subcommittees are as follows:
 CPOB Ad-Hoc Subcommittee on Community Policing and Outreach  CPOB Ad-Hoc Subcommittee on Hiring Practices, Promotions and Officer Wellness Programs

5  CPOB Ad-Hoc Subcommittee on Policies, Operations and Training  CPOB Ad-Hoc Subcommittee on Emergency Operations and Communication In 2022, the Ad-Hoc Subcommittee on Policies, Operations and Training conducted meetings with representatives from the Police Officers Association to continue working on a mediation policy. The meetings, facilitated by City staff, were productive and the CPOB is hopeful that a new mediation policy for the La Mesa Police Department may be brought before City Council in 2023.

Moving forward, the four ad-hoc subcommittees will convene meetings in 2023 and continue to work in their areas of emphasis. Future subcommittee reports will be included in the Annual Report as necessary.

DATE: March 14, 2023
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Lyn Dedmon, Assistant to the City Manager
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: INDEPENDENT POLICE AUDITOR REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022
Pursuant to the Adopted Procedures of the Community Police Oversight Board (CPOB), the CPOB receives reports from the Independent Police Auditor (IPA) regarding the number of complaints filed, the number of open investigations of complaints, the disposition of and any action taken on filed complaints, and the number of concluded investigations by the La Mesa Police Department (LMPD).

The attached Quarterly Report summarizes complaints received by the IPA, the CPOB, and the LMPD for 2022 through the quarter ending December 31, 2022. The CPOB reviewed and discussed the Quarterly Report at a previous meeting.

Attachments:

A: Independent Police Auditor Quarterly Report through December 31, 2022

INSIDE
THIS
ISSUE
PG. 1
A brief discussion on the terms and
findings used in this report.

PG. 2
A summary of complaints and
findings covered in this report.

PG. 5
Recommendations set forth by the
Independent Police Auditor based
upon reviews and audits of La Mesa
Police Department complaints and
personnel investigations

BUILDING COMMUNITY TRUST

THROUGH TRANSPARENCY

COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD
The CPOB shall function as a means of community participation and oversight by directing and reviewing audits, and by reviewing and recommending policies, practices and programs designed to bring about community policing that is sensitive, effective, and responsive to the needs of the City and its residents. The CPOB shall promote and encourage open communication and cooperation between the La Mesa Police Department and residents of the City.

INDEPENDENT POLICEAUDITOR2022 FOURTH QUARTER

1 Explanation of findings
The following is a list of the potential findings for investigated allegations of misconduct by sworn members of the La Mesa Police Department (LMPD). When the LMPD concludes the internal affairs process, they will have reached a finding for all allegations of misconduct in each case. In those cases where an allegation(s) is still being investigated, the summary will reflect the nature of the allegation and note the investigation is pending conclusion. It is important to not draw conclusions about any pending cases until the internal affairs investigation is completed.

Sustained: The allegation was confirmed and is a LMPD policy violation.

Exonerated: The actions of the officer did occur and were within policy.

Unfounded: The allegation cannot be proven to have occurred or was proven to not have occurred.

Not Sustained: The allegation cannot be proven or disproven.

Not Yet Referred: The matter has not been sent to the Independent Police Auditor (IPA).

Administratively Declined: This matter does not meet IPA investigative guidelines.

Informational Documentation Only: A complaint was received by the PD, but no further investigation needed. For example, an anonymous complaint with insufficient information for follow-up. Or the reporting party refuses contact with investigators and insufficient information exits for follow-up. The original complaint information is still kept maintaining a record of all complaints.

Administratively Handled: A complaint was received by the PD but determined not to need investigation. For example, a complaint is initiated against LMPD officers, but it is subsequently determined no LMPD officers were involved in the matter, but officers/deputies from another agency. The original complaint information is still kept, thus maintaining a record of all complaints.

2 This report is for the fourth quarter of 2022. It will include information for cases from the first, second and third quarters and will reflect their updated status as of the end of the fourth quarter.

Complaints & I/A’s initiated in the 1st quarter of 2022:

LMPD Complaint No. 2022-01
Date Filed: 01-07-2022
Synopsis: The complainant said between the years of 2017 and 2019 he contacted the LMPD two dozen times for various crimes and incidents at his residence. He said the officers who responded refused him police services, were rude, and were unprofessional towards him. He added officers also improperly impounded his property, gave inaccurate courtroom testimony, and threatened people at his residence with arrest. He believes there was a department directive to deny police services to him.

Allegation: Complainant is alleging discourtesy, discrimination, false arrest, poor service, search/seizure, and racial and identity profiling.

LMPD Finding: Informational Documentation Only – Referred to the IPA IPA Finding: IPA has met with Complainant to resolve his concerns LMPD Complaint No. 2022-02
Date Filed: 01-21-2022
Synopsis: According to the complainant, she was placed in protective custody for a mental health evaluation, 5150. During this incident the complainant, who was at home at the time, was patted down and handcuffed. She questioned the need for this given her stable employment history and that she was agreeing to going in for an evaluation. She was placed in the back of a patrol car for close to three hours while officers completed paperwork. She says during this time she lost feeling in her left thumb, which became swollen and bruised.

Allegation: Complainant is alleging discourtesy and false arrest.

LMPD Finding: Informational Documentation Only
IPA Finding: Administratively Declined
LMPD Complaint No. 2022-03
Date Filed: 02-13-2022
Synopsis: The complainant alleges the police refuse to do anything about the crimes she has been the victim of, nor allow her to press charges against the suspects in these crimes.

Allegation: Complainant is alleging discrimination and poor service.

LMPD Finding: Unfounded
IPA Finding: Audit Completed

3 LMPD Complaint No. 2022-06
Date Filed: 02-23-2022
Synopsis: The complainant alleges discrimination during a mental health detention. Based on the information provided, police management sent multiple emails to the complainant to gather additional information. The complainant has not responded, and police management does not have a record of the incident described.

Allegation: Complainant is alleging discrimination.

LMPD Finding: Unfounded
IPA Finding: Administratively Declined
Complaints & I/A’s initiated in the 2nd quarter of 2022:

LMPD Complaint No. 2022-04
Date Filed: 03-16-2022
Synopsis: The complainant has provided a very limited description of the events leading to his complaint. He reports that his constitutional rights were violated, and that officers refused to assist him when his First Amendment rights were violated. He has not offered information about being discriminated against, falsely arrested, wrongfully searched, or racially profiled.

Allegation: Complainant is alleging discrimination, false arrest, search/seizure, and racial profiling.

LMPD Finding: Unfounded
IPA Finding: Administratively Declined
LMPD Complaint No. 2022-07
Date Filed: 03-22-2022
Synopsis: The complainant wrote a letter from jail wishing to speak about the circumstances related to his interaction with police. After police management spoke to the subject, it was determined it was not a complaint against our officers.

Allegation: Complainant is alleging excessive force.

LMPD Finding: Administratively handled
IPA Finding: Administratively Declined
LMPD Complaint No. 2022-05
Date Filed: 03-24-2022
Synopsis: Internal Affairs investigation involving off duty conduct. This incident involves an investigation of a potential criminal issue by an outside law enforcement agency.

Allegation: Potential criminal act.

4 LMPD Finding: Exonerated
IPA Finding Administratively Declined
Complaints & I/A’s initiated in the 3rd quarter of 2022:

LMPD Complaint No. 2022-08
Date Filed: 07-12-2022
Synopsis: The complainant alleges he was racially profiled by officers, detained for jaywalking, and forced into a crime scene where he was arrested. The officers used force by putting a knee on his back and injuring his rib cage.

Allegation: Complainant is alleging discourtesy, discrimination, excessive force, false arrest, and poor service.

LMPD Finding: Pending
IPA Finding: Pending
LMPD Complaint No. 2022-09
Date Filed: 09-01-2022
Synopsis: Allegation of excessive force and improper search. Complainant was stopped for a registration violation during a grant detail operation. Vehicle was eventually towed for displaying false registration tabs. Complainant alleges illegal search without consent and excessive force when an officer placed their hands on him during a pat down. He was released at the scene on a citation.

Allegation: Complainant is alleging excessive force and an improper search LMPD Finding: Pending
IPA Finding Pending
Complaints & I/A’s initiated in the 4th quarter of 2022:

LMPD Complaint No. 2022-10
Date Filed: 10-15-2022
Synopsis: The complainant had been in a fight with other parties and was injured in the process.

When officers arrived, she was arrested. She felt the officers did not listen to her side of the incident and unduly arrested her. They then refused her request for medical treatment. She added the officers failed to conduct a meaningful investigation and missed important evidence.

Allegation: Complainant is alleging false arrest, failure to provide medical treatment and poor service.

LMPD Finding: Pending
IPA Finding: Pending

5 LMPD Complaint No. 2022-11
Date Filed: 10-15-2022
Synopsis: Complainant alleges that excessive force was used to effect his arrest. The arresting officer twisted his arm and placed his knee on the complainant's neck. The officer then put the handcuffs on too tight, which caused bruising per the complainant.

Allegation: Complainant is alleging excessive force.

LMPD Finding: Pending
IPA Finding: Pending
Trends/Issues Identified and to be relayed to the Police Department The La Mesa Police Department responded to complaints received in 2022 in a timely manner and did a good job of processing those complaints professionally. The LMPD added software specifically designed to track and enhance the processing and handling of citizen complaints and is to be commended for this.
• In reviewing complaint forms submitted to the LMPD by citizens, the IPA noted two specific questions are asked of the complainant on the form. One is will the complainant give permission for the LMPD to contact them, which is answered yes or no. The other question is will the complainant give permission for the independent auditor to contact them, again yes or no. For citizens, the process of filing a complaint can be daunting and confusing. At times citizens may feel nothing is happening with their complaint, when in reality the LMPD is dealing with the matter diligently. It is recommended once a complaint is received, the LMPD transmit a copy of the complaint to the IPA. The IPA can then contact the citizen and let them know the LMPD has received the complaint and the IPA will be tracking the handling of the complaint through completion. This will help build confidence in the complaint process for citizens. The IPA does not believe this will be a time-consuming process. The IPA will ensure any questions the complainant may have about the complaint process are addressed.

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: March 14, 2023
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION
OF FY 2023 BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY
CORRECTIONS (BSCC) – OFFICER WELLNESS AND

MENTAL HEALTH GRANT AWARD
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Police Department
SUMMARY:

Issues:

1. Should the City Council accept the FY 2023 BSCC Officer Wellness & Mental Health grant of $42,124.96?

2. Should the City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds?

3. Should the City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to appropriate the FY 2023, BSCC Officer Wellness & Mental Health Grant for the purpose of purchasing the Cordico Shield Law Enforcement Wellness Solution and other officer wellness expenses within the guidelines of the grant?
Recommendation:

1. Adopt a resolution to accept the FY 2023, BSCC Officer Wellness & Mental Health Grant and appropriate the amount of the award.

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds; and

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to appropriate the FY 2023, BSCC Officer Wellness & Mental Health Grant for the purpose of

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purchasing the Cordico Shield Law Enforcement Wellness Solution and other officer wellness expenses within the guidelines of the grant.

Fiscal Impact:

Funds in the amount of $42,124.96 will be appropriated to the FY 22/23 budget to grant fund 213. There are no matching funds required for this grant.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Safe community
BACKGROUND:

The Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant will be disbursed to local law enforcement agencies in accordance with Assembly Bill 178 (2022). This grant is for the purpose of improving officer wellness and expanding mental health resources to law enforcement officers. Grant funds may be utilized to implement or expand existing officer wellness resources. The La Mesa Police Department has a robust and diverse Wellness Program and would therefore utilize this grant to expand wellness resources through evidence-based programs and services.

DISCUSSION:

Through extensive research of best practices and evidence-based initiatives, along with identification of existing needs, the La Mesa Police Department has identified one program that would enhance existing capabilities. The Cordico Shield Law Enforcement Wellness Solution is a customizable digital solution for delivering resources and education material to all La Mesa Police Officers. This digital solution is an application (“app”) which can be downloaded on an officer’s phone for immediate access to a wide variety of wellness resources, wellness and mental health training material, mindfulness practices and engagement, access to culturally competent mental health clinicians who already contract with our department, our Peer Support Team, and numerous other resources that meet the parameters of the grant.

As a digital solution, the Cordico Shield app is web/cloud based, and therefore does not require any assistance from the City’s Information Technology division. The app also has a proven track record with other law enforcement agencies and enables confidential usage reporting, so that we may track usage, training needs, and department trends related to wellness. As an existing Lexipol agency, and since the City of La Mesa is a Public Entity Risk Management Authority (PERMA) client, we would be able to implement this solution at a discounted rate with Lexipol.

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CONCLUSION:

A portion of the allocated funds will be paid to Lexipol, in the amount of $20,186.15, for acquisition of the Cordico Shield Law Enforcement Wellness Solution for the remainder of 2023 and through 2024 (calendar year).

The remainder of the allocated grant funding ($21,938.81) will be kept in reserve as the Police Department conducts additional research into emerging and evidence-based wellness services and programs that would benefit our personnel in accordance with grant parameters. The Police Department will be the City lead for the funding source as these funds will be used by the Police Department for the initiative listed above.

Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) adopt a resolution to accept the FY 2023, BSCC Officer Wellness & Mental Health Grant and appropriate the amount of the award; 2) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds; and 3) athorize the City Manager or designee to appropriate the FY 2023, BSCC Officer Wellness & Mental Health Grant for the purpose of purchasing the Cordico Shield Law Enforcement Wellness Solution and other officer wellness expenses within the guidelines of the grant.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Ray Sweeney
City Manager Chief of Police
Attachments: A. FY 2023 Award Letter
B. Cordico Shield Law Enforcement Wellness Solution Overview C. Resolution

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS (BSCC)

OFFICER WELLNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, The BSCC Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant provides grant funds to local law enforcement agencies, and has allocated $42,124.96 to the La Mesa Police Department for the 2023 grant period;
WHEREAS, The BSCC Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant allocated these funds to allow the La Mesa Police Department to implement or expand officer wellness resources; and WHEREAS, The Police Department will appropriate $20,186.15 of the award to acquire the CordicoShield Law Enforcement Wellness Solution application and the remaining $21,938.81 to other officer wellness expenses within the guidelines of this grant.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the City Council accepts the Fiscal Year 2023 Board of State and Community Corrections Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant funds and approves the expenditure of the funds in the amount of $20,186.15 for the purchase of Lexipol’s CordicoShield Law Enforcement Wellness Solution application, provided however, that if the actual revenue received from the source specified should be more or less than the amount set forth herein, that the appropriations shall be adjusted to equal the amount actually received.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 14th day of March 2023, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2023- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.

MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)

DATE: March 14, 2023
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Megan Wiegelman, City Clerk
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
Glenn Sabine, City Attorney
SUBJECT: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 24 (ZONING) OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUs) IN ACCORDANCE WITH
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65852.2, 65852.23, and 65852.26 AND HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 17980.12
At the Council meeting of February 28, 2023, the Council unanimously approved the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance adopting amendments to Title 24 (Zoning) of the La Mesa Municipal Code for the development of ADUs.

Staff recommends the Council approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.

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ORDINANCE NO. 2023-XX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 24 (ZONING) OF THE LA MESA

MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUs) IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65852.2, 65852.23, AND 65852.26 AND HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 17980.12
___________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, housing in California is becoming increasingly unaffordable, and the availability of housing is a substantial concern for individuals of all demographics, ages, and income groups in communities throughout the City of La Mesa (City); WHEREAS, the state is falling far short of meeting current and future housing demand and the housing affordability crisis threatens the public health, safety, and/or welfare of our citizenry;
WHEREAS, accessory dwelling units are additional living quarters that are independent of the primary dwelling unit that may be either attached or detached and provide complete independent living facilities, including facilities for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation; WHEREAS, alternative housing models such as accessory dwelling units contribute to addressing housing supply and affordability;
WHEREAS, Section 65852.150(a) of the California Government Code provides that accessory dwelling units are a valuable form of housing; that they may provide housing for family members, students, the elderly, in-home healthcare providers, the disabled, and others at below market prices within existing neighborhoods; that they may add income and an increased sense of security to homeowners; that they will provide additional rental housing stock; that they offer lower cost housing to meet the needs of existing and future residents within existing neighborhoods, while respecting architectural character; and that they are an essential component of California’s housing supply;
WHEREAS, Section 65852.150(b) of the California Government Code provides that the Legislature’s intent is that local agencies adopt an ordinance relating to matters including unit size, parking, fees, and other requirements, that are not so arbitrary, excessive, or burdensome so as to unreasonably restrict the ability of homeowners to create accessory dwelling units in zones in which they are authorized by local ordinance;
WHEREAS, the State of California has pursued and enacted various legislation since 2017 regarding the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), intended to further address barriers to accessory dwelling unit construction, which the Legislature has determined is a common-sense, cost effective approach to accommodate future growth and to encourage infill development in developed neighborhoods;
WHEREAS, in September 2021, the State of California enacted Assembly Bill 345, which requires cities to allow the separate sale or conveyance of certain ADUs that satisfy the conditions set forth in Government Code section 65852.26, including, among other things, that the ADU or the primary dwelling was constructed by a qualified nonprofit and the ADU is sold to a qualified low-income buyer;

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WHEREAS, in September 2022, the State of California enacted Assembly Bill 2221 and Senate Bill 897 (“AB 2221” and “SB 897,” respectively), which collectively imposed further restrictions on local authority to regulate ADUs and JADUs, including with respect to height limits, setbacks, application review and denial procedures, unpermitted structures, and JADU configurations;
WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to implement the State legislation through adoption of local regulations for the development of accessory dwelling units, as provided by California Government Code Section 65852.2(a), to provide increased affordable housing options and to further the public health, safety, and welfare;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 65852.2 et seq. of the California Government Code, accessory dwelling units are a residential use consistent with the existing General Plan and zoning designation for the lot, and accessory dwelling units do not exceed the allowable density for the lot on which the accessory unit is located;
WHEREAS, the City desires to clearly communicate to the residents and citizens and business community how the City intends to implement Section 65852.2 of the California Government Code;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on December 21, 2022, regarding the herein proposed amendments to Title 24 (Zoning) of the La Mesa Municipal Code (Project 2022-2565), considered all evidence, including testimony and the evaluation and recommendation by staff, presented at said hearing;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC-2022-12 recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Title 24 (Zoning) of the La Mesa Municipal Code for the development of accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units;
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing on February 28, 2023, regarding the herein proposed amendments to Title 24 (Zoning) of the La Mesa Municipal Code, considered all evidence, including testimony and the evaluation and recommendation by staff, presented at said hearing;
WHEREAS, notices of all said public hearings were made at the time and in the manner required by law;
WHEREAS, this Ordinance is enacted pursuant to the powers vested in the City pursuant to Article XI, Sections 5 and 7, of the California Constitution; and WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) does not apply to the City’s adoption of an ordinance to implement Government Code Section 65852.2 regarding accessory dwelling units pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the Council of the City of La Mesa, California as follows:

SECTION 1: The City Council finds and determines the following:

A. That the foregoing recitals are true and correct and an integral part of the City

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Council’s decision, and hereby adopts such recitals as findings.

B. That the regulations proposed herein are consistent with California Government Code Section 65852.2.

C. That this action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17.

SECTION 2: Title 24 (Zoning) of the La Mesa Municipal Code (LMMC) is hereby amended as follows, additions are shown as underline and deletions are shown as strikethrough:

A. Amend accessory dwelling unit parking requirement in LMMC Section 24.04.050A(8):
“8. Accessory dwelling unit No parking spaces required (See Municipal Code Section 24.05.020D8(fo))”
B. Delete existing LMMC Section 24.05.020D8:

8. Accessory dwelling units, attached and detached.
a. One attached or one detached accessory dwelling unit may be permitted in conjunction with an existing or proposed single-family residence on lots zoned for single-family or multifamily residential use.
b. The greater of one accessory dwelling unit or accessory dwelling units totaling not more than twenty-five percent of the existing dwelling units in a multifamily dwelling structure may be permitted on lots with existing multifamily dwelling structures in any residential or mixed-use zone. Such accessory dwelling units must be within existing portions of the existing multifamily dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, provided each unit complies with state building standards for dwellings.
c. Not more than two detached accessory dwelling units not exceeding sixteen feet in height may be permitted on a lot with an existing multifamily dwelling in any residential or mixed-use zone.
d. An accessory dwelling unit may be permitted on the same lot as a junior accessory dwelling unit.
e. An accessory dwelling unit shall not be sold or otherwise conveyed separately from the primary residence, but may be rented, except as provided in Section

24.05.020D8(bb).
f. The rental of an accessory dwelling unit created under Section 24.05.020D8b or c shall be for terms longer than thirty days.
g. Except as provided herein, attached and detached accessory dwelling units shall comply with the development standards of the underlying zone and/or overlay zone, and all other ordinances, regulations, and policies, applicable to the development of residential dwelling units.
h. Except as provided herein, attached and detached accessory dwelling units shall comply with all local building and fire code requirements, as appropriate.

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i. Accessory dwelling units shall not be required to provide fire sprinklers if they are not required for the primary residence.
j. Projects solely proposing the development of an accessory dwelling unit shall be exempt from public right-of-way dedication and improvement requirements. k. The floor area of an attached or detached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed one thousand two hundred square feet.
l. Setbacks for accessory dwelling units:
i. Except as provided herein, attached and detached accessory dwelling units shall comply with the setbacks required for the primary dwelling as established by the underlying zoning designation or overlay zone, as applicable. ii. Notwithstanding the setbacks established by the underlying zoning designation or overlay zone, attached or detached accessory dwelling units shall have a setback of not less than four feet from side and rear property lines, or from the interior edge of adjacent access easements, whichever is more restrictive, except where the underlying zoning allows a lesser setback. Any accessory dwelling unit that is created by new construction, including additions to existing structures, that does not comply with the setbacks established by the underlying zoning designation or overlay zone shall be:
(1) Maintained as an accessory dwelling unit and shall not be converted to or used for any other purpose without express authorization of the city. (2) Limited to a height of one story and sixteen feet.
iii. Notwithstanding any other setback requirement, no setback shall be required for the conversion of existing space wholly within an existing primary singlefamily residence, or an existing garage or accessory structure that are accessory to a single-family residence, to an accessory dwelling unit, provided that setbacks are sufficient for fire safety as determined by the fire marshal or the building official.
iv. Notwithstanding any other setback requirement, an existing garage or accessory structure located on the same lot as a single-family residence may be replaced with an accessory dwelling unit in compliance with this section in the same location and to the same physical dimension as the existing accessory structure to be replaced, provided that setbacks are sufficient for fire safety as determined by the fire marshal or the building official. The area of the existing accessory structure, or the replacement structure, may be increased by not more than one hundred fifty square feet solely for the purpose of accommodating ingress and egress provided that the new construction for the expansion complies with setback requirements and the area of the accessory dwelling unit plus the area of expansion does not exceed the limits on total living area allowed for an accessory dwelling unit.
v. Building appendages for accessory dwelling units shall comply with Municipal Code Section 24.05.030G.
m. An additional five percent of lot coverage above that established for the underlying zoning designation shall be allowed for accessory dwelling units only for lots of ten thousand square feet or less and where there is an existing single-family residence.

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n. No lot coverage limitation, minimum open space requirement, or minimum lot size requirement shall preclude the development of an accessory dwelling unit that is at least eight hundred square feet in area with side and rear setbacks of not less than four feet, provided that all other development standards are met. o. Parking
i. New or additional parking spaces shall not be required for the creation of accessory dwelling units.
ii. Where provided, parking spaces for accessory dwelling units shall comply with Chapter 24.04 (Parking) of the Municipal Code, including, but not limited to, the design requirements of the Parking Standards adopted by city council resolution no. 17128, or as those standards may be amended or modified by city council action.
iii. When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit or converted to an accessory dwelling unit, any required parking spaces removed shall not be required to be replaced.
p. No impact fees shall be imposed for an accessory dwelling unit that is less than seven hundred fifty square feet in area. Any impact fees charged for an accessory dwelling unit that is seven hundred fifty square feet in area or greater shall be assessed proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit. "Impact fee" as used herein does not include any connection fee or capacity charge charged by a local agency, special district, or water corporation. q. Utilities
i. Accessory dwelling units shall not be considered new residential uses for the purposes of calculating connection fees or capacity charges for utilities, including water and sewer service, except that an accessory dwelling unit proposed to be constructed with a new single-family residence may be considered a new residential use for the purposes of calculations connection fees or capacity charges.
ii. For an accessory dwelling unit that is contained wholly within the space of an existing or proposed single-family residence or an existing accessory structure, plus any expansion of the accessory structure as allowed by Section

24.05.020D8l(iv), has independent exterior access from the existing residence and the side and rear setbacks are sufficient for fire safety, no new or separate utility connection directly between the accessory dwelling unit and the utility shall be required and no related connection fee or capacity charge shall be imposed, unless the accessory dwelling unit is proposed to be constructed with a new single-family residence.
iii. For an accessory dwelling unit that does not meet the criteria of Municipal Code Section 24.05.020D8q(ii) and where the physical characteristics of the lot on which the accessory dwelling unit is proposed preclude connection to the existing utility connection of the primary dwelling, a new or separate connection directly to the utility shall be required and related connection fees and capacity charges shall be imposed.
iv. For attached or detached accessory dwelling units constructed on the same lot as an existing multifamily dwelling structure as described in Section

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24.05.020D8b and c, a new or separate utility connection may be required between the accessory dwelling unit and the utility. The connection may be subject to a connection fee and/or capacity charge.
v. Connection fees and capacity charges shall be imposed for accessory dwelling unit projects that voluntarily propose a new or separate connection directly between the accessory dwelling unit and the utility.
vi. When connection fees and/or capacity charges are imposed, the fee and/or charge shall be proportionate to the burden of the proposed accessory dwelling unit, based upon either its area or the number of its drainage fixture unit (DFU) values, as defined in the Uniform Plumbing Code, upon the water or sewer system. The fee and/or charge shall not exceed the reasonable cost of providing this service.
vii. Prior to approval of an accessory dwelling unit on properties with a private sewage system, approval by the County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health, or any successor agency, shall be required. r. Historical sites and districts.
i. An accessory dwelling unit may be allowed on designated historical sites and within historical districts provided that the location and design of the accessory dwelling unit meets corresponding historical preservation requirements in place at the time the accessory second dwelling unit is built and complies with the requirement of this section.
ii. Detached accessory dwelling units shall be located behind the primary residence and/or historic structure.
iii. The construction of the accessory dwelling unit shall not result in the removal of any other historically significant accessory structure, such as garages, outbuildings, stables or other similar structures.
iv. The accessory dwelling unit shall be designed in substantially the same architectural style and finished materials composition as the primary residence or historic structure.
v. Construction of an accessory dwelling unit shall not result in demolition, alteration or movement of the primary residence/historic house and any other on-site features that convey the historic significance of the house and site. vi. If the historic house/site is under a Mills Act contract with the City, the contract shall be amended, as needed, to authorize the introduction of the accessory dwelling unit on the site.
s. Applications for accessory dwelling units conforming to the requirements of this section shall be considered ministerially without discretionary review or a hearing, and the City shall approve or deny such applications within sixty calendar days after receiving the application, if there is an existing single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot. If a permit application for an accessory dwelling unit is submitted with an application for a new single-family dwelling on the same lot, the action on the accessory dwelling unit shall be delayed until the City acts on the permit application for the single-family residence. If the applicant requests a delay, the sixty-day time period shall be extended for the period of the delay.

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t. A certificate of occupancy for an accessory dwelling unit shall not be issued before issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the primary dwelling. u. The requirements of Municipal Code Chapter 24.09, Scenic Preservation Overlay Zone, shall apply to the development of accessory dwelling units, except that planning commission review shall not be required for a project that solely proposes an accessory dwelling unit.
v. Projects proposing solely the development of an accessory dwelling unit shall not be subject to the requirements of Municipal Code Chapter 24.11, Urban Design Overlay Zone, or the requirements of the Urban Design Program.
w. The requirements of Municipal Code Chapter 24.13, Hillside Overlay Zone, shall apply to the development of accessory dwelling units, except that planning commission review shall not be required for a project that solely proposes an accessory dwelling unit.
x. Within the Bowling Green Overlay Zone, any tree that was required to be planted pursuant to Municipal Code Section 24.17.030D that is disturbed by a project to construct an accessory dwelling unit shall be preserved in place, or replaced in kind on the subject property if disturbed by the project.
y. Accessory dwelling units shall not be considered in the application of any ordinance, policy, or program to limit residential growth.
z. The correction of nonconforming zoning conditions shall not be required as a condition for approval of a permit application for the creation of an accessory dwelling unit.
aa. At the request of the owner of an accessory dwelling unit, enforcement of state building standards related to the accessory dwelling unit shall be delayed, subject to compliance with Section 17980.12 of the Health and Safety Code, provided that the accessory dwelling unit was built prior to January 1, 2020. bb. An accessory dwelling unit may be conveyed separately from the primary residence provided that all of the following apply:
i. The property was built or developed by a qualified nonprofit corporation. ii. There is an enforceable restriction on the use of the land pursuant to a recorded contract between the qualified buyer and the qualified nonprofit corporation that satisfies all of the requirements specified in paragraph (10) of subdivision (a) of Section 402.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. iii. The property is held pursuant to a recorded tenancy in common agreement that includes all of the following:
(1) The agreement allocates to each qualified buyer an undivided, unequal interest in the property based on the size of the dwelling each qualified buyer occupies.
(2) A repurchase option that requires the qualified buyer to first offer the qualified nonprofit corporation to buy the property if the buyer desires to sell or convey the property.
(3) A requirement that the qualified buyer occupy the property as the buyer's principal residence.

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(4) Affordability restrictions on the sale and conveyance of the property that ensure the property will be preserved for low-income housing for fortyfive years for owner-occupied housing units and will be sold or resold to a qualified buyer.
iv. A grant deed naming the grantor, grantee, and describing the property interests being transferred shall be recorded in the Office of the San Diego County Recorder. A Preliminary Change of Ownership Report shall be filed concurrently with this grant deed pursuant to Section 480.3 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
v. Notwithstanding Section 24.05.020D8q, if requested by a utility providing service to the primary residence, the accessory dwelling unit shall have a separate water, sewer, or electrical connection to that utility. vi. For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Qualified buyer" means persons and families of low or moderate income, as that term is defined in Section 50093 of the Health and Safety Code. (2) "Qualified nonprofit corporation" means a nonprofit corporation organized pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code that has received a welfare exemption under Section 214.15 of the Revenue and Taxation Code for properties intended to be sold to low-income families who participate in a special no-interest loan program.
cc. For the purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
i. "Accessory dwelling unit" shall be as defined in Municipal Code Section

24.01.100.
ii. "Living area" shall mean the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit including basements and attics but does not include a garage or any accessory structure. iii. "Nonconforming zoning condition" means a physical improvement on a property that does not conform with current zoning standards. iv. "Proposed dwelling" means a dwelling that is the subject of a permit application and that meets the requirements for permitting.
v. "Public transit" shall mean a location, including, but not limited to, a bus stop or train station, where the public may access buses, trains, subways, and other forms of transportation that charge set fares, run on fixed routes, and are available to the public.

C. Add new LMMC Section 24.05.020D8:
“8. Accessory dwelling units, attached and detached.
a. Development and use standards
i. One attached or one detached accessory dwelling unit may be permitted in conjunction with an existing or proposed dwelling on lots zoned for singlefamily or multifamily residential use. ii. The floor area of an attached or detached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed one thousand two hundred square feet.

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iii. An additional five percent of lot coverage above that established for the underlying zoning designation shall be allowed for accessory dwelling units only for lots of ten thousand square feet or less and where there is an existing single-family residence.
iv. An accessory dwelling unit may be permitted on the same lot as a junior accessory dwelling unit.
v. Except as provided herein, attached and detached accessory dwelling units shall comply with the development standards of the underlying zone and/or overlay zone, and all other ordinances, regulations, and policies, applicable to the development of residential dwelling units.
vi. No lot coverage limitation, front setback, minimum open space requirement, or minimum lot size requirement shall preclude the development of an accessory dwelling unit that is at least eight hundred square feet in area with side and rear setbacks of not less than four feet, provided that all other development standards are met.
vii. Except as provided herein, attached and detached accessory dwelling units shall comply with all local building and fire code requirements, as appropriate. viii. Accessory dwelling units shall not be required to provide fire sprinklers if they are not required for the primary residence. The construction of an accessory dwelling unit shall not trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers to be installed in the existing primary dwelling.
ix. Projects solely proposing the development of an accessory dwelling unit shall be exempt from public right-of-way dedication and improvement requirements.
b. Setbacks for accessory dwelling units
i. Except as provided herein, attached and detached accessory dwelling units shall comply with the setbacks required for the primary dwelling as established by the underlying zoning designation or overlay zone, as applicable. ii. Notwithstanding the setbacks established by the underlying zoning designation or overlay zone, attached or detached accessory dwelling units shall have a setback of not less than four feet from side and rear property lines, or from the interior edge of adjacent access easements, whichever is more restrictive, except where the underlying zoning allows a lesser setback. iii. Any accessory dwelling unit that is created by new construction, including additions to existing structures, that does not comply with the setbacks established by the underlying zoning designation or overlay zone shall be maintained as an accessory dwelling unit and shall not be converted to or used for any other purpose without express authorization of the city. iv. Building appendages for accessory dwelling units shall comply with Municipal Code Section 24.05.030G.
c. Historical sites and districts
i. An accessory dwelling unit may be allowed on designated historical sites and within historical districts provided that the location and design of the accessory dwelling unit meets corresponding historical preservation requirements in

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place at the time the accessory second dwelling unit is built and complies with the requirement of this section.
ii. Detached accessory dwelling units shall be located behind the primary residence and/or historic structure.
iii. The construction of the accessory dwelling unit shall not result in the removal of any other historically significant accessory structure, such as garages, outbuildings, stables or other similar structures.
iv. The accessory dwelling unit shall be designed in substantially the same architectural style and finished materials composition as the primary residence or historic structure.
v. Construction of an accessory dwelling unit shall not result in demolition, alteration or movement of the primary residence/historic house and any other on-site features that convey the historic significance of the house and site. vi. If the historic house/site is under a Mills Act contract with the City, the contract shall be amended, as needed, to authorize the introduction of the accessory dwelling unit on the site.
d. Overlay zones
i. The requirements of Municipal Code Chapter 24.09, Scenic Preservation Overlay Zone, shall apply to the development of accessory dwelling units, except that planning commission review shall not be required for a project that solely proposes an accessory dwelling unit.
ii. Projects proposing solely the development of an accessory dwelling unit shall not be subject to the requirements of Municipal Code Chapter 24.11, Urban Design Overlay Zone, or the requirements of the Urban Design Program. iii. The requirements of Municipal Code Chapter 24.13, Hillside Overlay Zone, shall apply to the development of accessory dwelling units, except that planning commission review shall not be required for a project that solely proposes an accessory dwelling unit.
iv. Within the Bowling Green Overlay Zone, any tree that was required to be planted pursuant to Municipal Code Section 24.17.030D that is disturbed by a project to construct an accessory dwelling unit shall be preserved in place, or replaced in kind on the subject property if disturbed by the project. e. Notwithstanding subsections (a) through (d) above, a building permit shall be ministerially approved for accessory dwelling units in a residential or mixed-use zone when it falls into one of the four categories listed below as provided by California Government Code section 65852.2(e):
i. One accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family dwelling created from converting existing or proposed space within a singlefamily dwelling, or existing accessory structure, provided that the accessory dwelling unit has exterior access from the existing or proposed single-family dwelling and setbacks are sufficient for fire safety as determined by the fire marshal or the building official. Accessory dwelling units converted from an existing accessory structure may include an expansion of not more than 150

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square feet beyond the same physical dimensions as the existing accessory structure solely for the purpose of accommodating ingress and egress. ii. One detached, new construction, accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family dwelling, provided that the accessory dwelling unit is at least eight hundred square feet in area, has side and rear setbacks of not less than four feet, and complies with the maximum height limitations of the underlying zoning district.
iii. One or more accessory dwelling units on a lot with an existing multifamily dwelling converted from non-livable space (including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages), provided that each unit complies with state building standards. The greater of one accessory dwelling unit or accessory dwelling units totaling not more than twenty-five percent of the existing dwelling units in a multifamily dwelling structure may be permitted on lots with existing multifamily dwelling structures in any residential or mixed-use zone.
iv. Up to two detached accessory dwelling units located on a lot with an existing or proposed multifamily dwelling, provided that each unit has side and rear setbacks of not less than four feet and complies with the height limitations of the underlying zoning district. The two accessory dwelling units allowed by this subsection may be created from converting space within an existing accessory structure that is detached from the primary residential structure(s), provided that setbacks are sufficient for fire safety as determined by the fire marshal or the building official. If the existing multifamily dwelling has a rear or side setback of less than four feet, modifications to the existing multifamily dwelling shall not be required.
f. Parking
i. New or additional parking spaces shall not be required for the creation of accessory dwelling units.
ii. Where provided, parking spaces for accessory dwelling units shall comply with Chapter 24.04 (Parking) of the Municipal Code, including, but not limited to, the design requirements of the Parking Standards adopted by city council resolution no. 17128, or as those standards may be amended or modified by city council action.
iii. When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit or converted to an accessory dwelling unit, any required parking spaces removed shall not be required to be replaced.
g. Utilities
i. Accessory dwelling units shall not be considered new residential uses for the purposes of calculating connection fees or capacity charges for utilities, including water and sewer service, except that an accessory dwelling unit proposed to be constructed with a new single-family residence may be considered a new residential use for the purposes of calculations connection fees or capacity charges.

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ii. For an accessory dwelling unit that is contained wholly within the space of an existing or proposed single-family residence or an existing accessory structure, plus any expansion of the accessory structure as allowed by Section

24.05.020D8e(i), has independent exterior access from the existing residence and the side and rear setbacks are sufficient for fire safety, no new or separate utility connection directly between the accessory dwelling unit and the utility shall be required and no related connection fee or capacity charge shall be imposed, unless the accessory dwelling unit is proposed to be constructed with a new single-family residence.
iii. For an accessory dwelling unit that does not meet the criteria of Municipal Code Section 24.05.020D8c(ii) and where the physical characteristics of the lot on which the accessory dwelling unit is proposed preclude connection to the existing utility connection of the primary dwelling, a new or separate connection directly to the utility shall be required and related connection fees and capacity charges shall be imposed.
iv. For attached or detached accessory dwelling units constructed on the same lot as an existing multifamily dwelling structure as described in Section

24.05.020D8e(iii) and (iv), a new or separate utility connection may be required between the accessory dwelling unit and the utility. The connection may be subject to a connection fee and/or capacity charge. v. Connection fees and capacity charges shall be imposed for accessory dwelling unit projects that voluntarily propose a new or separate connection directly between the accessory dwelling unit and the utility. vi. When connection fees and/or capacity charges are imposed, the fee and/or charge shall be proportionate to the burden of the proposed accessory dwelling unit, based upon either its area or the number of its drainage fixture unit (DFU) values, as defined in the Uniform Plumbing Code, upon the water or sewer system. The fee and/or charge shall not exceed the reasonable cost of providing this service.
vii. Prior to approval of an accessory dwelling unit on properties with a private sewage system, approval by the County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health, or any successor agency, shall be required. h. Permit and review requirements
i. Not more than one attached accessory dwelling, one detached accessory dwelling unit, and one junior accessory dwelling unit shall be permitted on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family dwelling. ii. Not more than two detached, new construction accessory dwelling units shall be permitted on a lot with an existing or proposed multifamily dwelling. iii. Applications for accessory dwelling units conforming to the requirements of this section shall be considered ministerially without discretionary review or a hearing, and the City shall approve or deny such applications within sixty calendar days after receiving the application, if there is an existing singlefamily or multifamily dwelling on the lot. If a permit application for an accessory dwelling unit is submitted with an application for a new single-family or multifamily dwelling on the same lot, approval or denial of the accessory dwelling unit shall be delayed until the City approves or denies the permit

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application for the single-family or multifamily residence. If the applicant requests a delay, the sixty-day time period shall be extended for the period of the delay.
iv. The correction of nonconforming zoning conditions, building code violations, or unpermitted structures that do not present a threat to public health and safety and that are not affected by the construction of the junior accessory dwelling unit shall not be required for approval of a building permit for an accessory dwelling unit.
v. No impact fees shall be imposed for an accessory dwelling unit that is less than seven hundred fifty square feet in area. Any impact fees charged for an accessory dwelling unit that is seven hundred fifty square feet in area or greater shall be assessed proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit. "Impact fee" as used herein does not include any connection fee or capacity charge charged by a local agency, special district, or water corporation.
vi. Any demolition permit required for or associated with an application for construction of an accessory dwelling unit shall be reviewed with the application for the accessory dwelling unit and issued at the same time. vii. A certificate of occupancy for an accessory dwelling unit shall not be issued before issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the primary dwelling. viii. At the request of the owner of an accessory dwelling unit, enforcement of state building standards related to the accessory dwelling unit shall be delayed, subject to compliance with Section 17980.12 of the Health and Safety Code, provided that the accessory dwelling unit was built prior to January 1, 2020.
ix. Accessory dwelling units shall not be considered in the application of any ordinance, policy, or program to limit residential growth. i. Conveyance and rental
i. The rental of an accessory dwelling unit created under Section 24.05.020D8f shall be for terms longer than thirty days.
ii. An accessory dwelling unit shall not be sold or otherwise conveyed separately from the primary residence, but may be rented.
iii. An accessory dwelling unit may be sold or conveyed separately from the primary residence to a qualified buyer provided that all of the following apply:
(1) The ADU or primary dwelling was built or developed by a qualified nonprofit corporation.
(2) There is an enforceable restriction on the use of the land pursuant to a recorded contract between the qualified buyer and the qualified nonprofit corporation that satisfies all of the requirements specified in paragraph (10) of subdivision (a) of Section 402.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
(3) The property is held pursuant to a recorded tenancy in common agreement that includes all of the following:

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(a) The agreement allocates to each qualified buyer an undivided, unequal interest in the property based on the size of the dwelling each qualified buyer occupies.
(b) A repurchase option that requires the qualified buyer to first offer the qualified nonprofit corporation to buy the property if the buyer desires to sell or convey the property.
(c) A requirement that the qualified buyer occupy the property as the buyer's principal residence.
(d) Affordability restrictions on the sale and conveyance of the property that ensure the property will be preserved for low-income housing for forty-five years for owner-occupied housing units and will be sold or resold to a qualified buyer.
(4) If the tenancy in common agreement is recorded after December 31, 2021, it shall also include all of the following:
(a) Delineation of all areas of the property that are for the exclusive use of a cotenant. Each cotenant shall agree not to claim a right of occupancy to an area delineated for the exclusive use of another cotenant, provided that the latter cotenant’s obligations to each of the other cotenants have been satisfied.
(b) Delineation of each cotenant’s responsibility for the costs of taxes, insurance, utilities, general maintenance and repair,
improvements, and any other costs, obligations, or liabilities associated with the property. This delineation shall only be binding on the parties to the agreement, and shall not supersede or obviate the liability, whether joint and several or otherwise, of the parties for any cost, obligation, or liability associated with the property where such liability is otherwise established by law or by agreement with a third party.
(c) Procedures for dispute resolution among the parties before resorting to legal action.
(5) A grant deed naming the grantor, grantee, and describing the property interests being transferred shall be recorded in the Office of the San Diego County Recorder. A Preliminary Change of Ownership Report shall be filed concurrently with this grant deed pursuant to Section 480.3 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
(6) Notwithstanding Section 24.05.020D8c, if requested by a utility providing service to the primary residence, the accessory dwelling unit shall have a separate water, sewer, or electrical connection to that utility. j. For the purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
i. "Accessory dwelling unit" shall be as defined in Municipal Code Section

24.01.100.
ii. "Living area" shall mean the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit including basements and attics but does not include a garage or any accessory structure.

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iii. "Nonconforming zoning condition" means a physical improvement on a property that does not conform with current zoning standards. iv. “Objective standards” means standards that involve no personal or subjective judgment by a public official and are uniformly verifiable by reference to an external and uniform benchmark or criterion available and knowable by both the development applicant or proponent and the public official prior to submittal.
v. "Proposed dwelling" means a dwelling that is the subject of a permit application and that meets the requirements for permitting. vi. "Public transit" shall mean a location, including, but not limited to, a bus stop or train station, where the public may access buses, trains, subways, and other forms of transportation that charge set fares, run on fixed routes, and are available to the public.
vii. "Qualified buyer" means persons and families of low or moderate income, as that term is defined in Section 50093 of the Health and Safety Code. viii. "Qualified nonprofit corporation" means a nonprofit corporation organized pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code that has received a welfare exemption under Section 214.15 of the Revenue and Taxation Code for properties intended to be sold to low-income families who participate in a special no-interest loan program.”
D. Amend LMMC Section 24.05.030B, Note 3b:
“b. The maximum height of a detached accessory structure shall be one story not to exceed 15 feet, except by special permit. This limitation shall not apply to the construction or permitting of accessory dwelling units, which shall comply with the standards set forth in Municipal Code Section 24.05.020D8.”
SECTION 3: This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its adoption and the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the same to be published at least once within 15 days of its adoption.

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INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held on the 28th day of February, 2023, and thereafter PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of said City Council held the 14th day of March, 2023, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:
___________________________
Mark Arapostathis, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 2023-____, duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited and that the same has been duly published according to law.

MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)

DATE: March 14, 2023
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Megan Wiegelman, City Clerk
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
Glenn Sabine, City Attorney
SUBJECT: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 24 (ZONING) OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (JADUs) IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65852.2 AND 65852.22 AND HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 17980.12
At the Council meeting of February 28, 2023, the Council unanimously approved the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance adopting amendments to Title 24 (Zoning) of the La Mesa Municipal Code for the development of JADUs.

Staff recommends the Council approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.

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ORDINANCE NO. 2023-XX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 24 (ZONING) OF THE LA MESA

MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF JUNIOR ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS (JADUs) IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65852.2 AND 65852.22 AND HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 17980.12
___________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, housing in California is becoming increasingly unaffordable, and the availability of housing is a substantial concern for individuals of all demographics, ages, and income groups in communities throughout the City of La Mesa (City); WHEREAS, the State is falling far short of meeting current and future housing demand and the housing affordability crisis threatens the public health, safety, and/or welfare of our citizenry;
WHEREAS, junior accessory dwelling units are additional living quarters that are independent of the primary dwelling unit that may be either attached or detached and provide complete independent living facilities, including facilities for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation;
WHEREAS, alternative housing models such as junior accessory dwelling units contribute to addressing housing supply and affordability;
WHEREAS, Section 65852.150(a) of the California Government Code provides that accessory dwelling units are a valuable form of housing; that they may provide housing for family members, students, the elderly, in-home healthcare providers, the disabled, and others at below market prices within existing neighborhoods; that they may add income and an increased sense of security to homeowners; that they will provide additional rental housing stock; that they offer lower cost housing to meet the needs of existing and future residents within existing neighborhoods, while respecting architectural character; and that they are an essential component of California’s housing supply;
WHEREAS, Section 65852.150(b) of the California Government Code provides that the Legislature’s intent is that local agencies adopt an ordinance relating to matters including unit size, parking, fees, and other requirements, that are not so arbitrary, excessive, or burdensome so as to unreasonably restrict the ability of homeowners to create accessory dwelling units in zones in which they are authorized by local ordinance;
WHEREAS, the State of California has pursued and enacted various legislation since 2017 regarding the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs), intended to further address barriers to accessory dwelling unit construction, which the Legislature has determined is a common-sense, cost effective approach to accommodate future growth and to encourage infill development in developed neighborhoods; WHEREAS, in September 2022, the State of California enacted Assembly Bill 2221 and Senate Bill 897 (“AB 2221” and “SB 897,” respectively), which collectively imposed further restrictions on local authority to regulate ADUs and JADUs, including, among others, JADU configurations;

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WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to implement the State legislation through adoption of local regulations for the development of junior accessory dwelling units, as provided by California Government Code Section 65852.22(a), to provide increased affordable housing options and to further the public health, safety, and welfare;
WHEREAS, the City desires to clearly communicate to the residents and citizens and business community how the City intends to implement Section 65852.22 of the California Government Code;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on December 21, 2022, regarding the herein proposed amendments to Title 24 (Zoning) of the La Mesa Municipal Code (Project 2022-2565), considered all evidence, including testimony and the evaluation and recommendation by staff, presented at said hearing;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC-2022-12 recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Title 24 (Zoning) of the La Mesa Municipal Code for the development of accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units;
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing on February 28, 2023, regarding the herein proposed amendments to Title 24 (Zoning) of the La Mesa Municipal Code, considered all evidence, including testimony and the evaluation and recommendation by staff, presented at said hearing;
WHEREAS, notices of all said public hearings were made at the time and in the manner required by law;
WHEREAS, this Ordinance is enacted pursuant to the powers vested in the City pursuant to Article XI, Sections 5 and 7, of the California Constitution; and WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) does not apply to the City’s adoption of an ordinance to implement Government Code Section 65852.22 regarding junior accessory dwelling units pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the Council of the City of La Mesa, California as follows:

SECTION 1: The City Council finds and determines the following:

A. That the foregoing recitals are true and correct and an integral part of the City Council’s decision, and hereby adopts such recitals as findings.

B. That the regulations proposed herein are consistent with California Government Code Section 65852.22.

C. That this action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17.

SECTION 2: Title 24 (Zoning) Section 24.05.020D9 of the La Mesa Municipal Code (LMMC) is hereby amended as follows, additions are shown as underline and deletions are shown

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as strikethrough:

9. Junior accessory dwelling units.
a. One junior accessory dwelling unit may be permitted in conjunction with an existing or proposed single-family residence on lots zoned for single-family or multifamily residential use.
b. A junior accessory dwelling unit may be permitted on the same lot as one an accessory dwelling unit.
c. A junior accessory dwelling unit shall not be sold separately from the primary residence.
d. A junior accessory dwelling unit may be rented, but only with a rental agreement with terms greater than thirty days.
e. The owner of a lot with a junior accessory dwelling unit shall occupy as a principal residence either the primary dwelling or the junior accessory dwelling unit, except where the primary dwelling and junior accessory dwelling are held by an agency such as a land trust or housing organization in an effort to create affordable housing.
f. Junior accessory dwelling unit development standards:
(i) A junior accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed five hundred square feet in total floor area.
(ii) A junior accessory dwelling unit shall be contained entirely within an existing or proposed single-family residence. Attached, enclosed uses, including garages, are considered a part of the proposed or existing single-family residence. For purposes of this subsection, “attached” shall mean that the enclosed use shares a common wall with interior, habitable living space of the primary dwelling unit.
(iii) A junior accessory dwelling unit shall be provided with a separate exterior entry.
(iv) A junior accessory dwelling unit shall include an efficiency kitchen, with the following components:
(1) A cooking facility with appliances.
(2) A food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are reasonable to the size of the unit.
(v) No additional parking shall be required for a junior accessory dwelling unit other than that required when the existing primary residence was constructed. (vi) A junior accessory dwelling unit may share bathroom/sanitation facilities with the primary residence or may provide separate facilities. If the junior accessory dwelling unit shares sanitation facilities with the primary residence, an interior entry connection to the primary residence’s main living area shall be maintained to provide access to the sanitation facilities. g. Except as provided herein, a junior accessory dwelling unit shall comply with all local building and fire code requirements, as appropriate.

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h. The correction of nonconforming zoning conditions, building code violations, or unpermitted structures that do not present a threat to public health and safety and that are not affected by the construction of the junior accessory dwelling unit shall not be required for approval of a building permit for a junior accessory dwelling unit.
i. Junior accessory dwelling units shall not be required to provide fire sprinklers or fire attenuation specifications if they are not required for the primary residence. An inspection to confirm that the junior accessory dwelling unit complies with development standards may be assessed.
j. No sewer or water connection fees shall be required for the development of a junior accessory dwelling unit. An inspection to confirm that the junior accessory dwelling unit complies with development standards may be assessed. k. Prior to issuance of a building permit for a junior accessory dwelling unit, a covenant shall be recorded between the owner and the city of La Mesa agreeing to the terms stipulated in this chapter. The covenant shall specifically mention that:
(i) The junior accessory dwelling unit shall not be sold separately from the primary dwelling unit.
(ii) The junior accessory dwelling unit may be rented, but only with a rental agreement with terms greater than thirty days.
(iii) The junior accessory unit is limited to the size and attributes set forth by this section.
(iv) The owner of record of the property shall occupy the primary dwelling unit or the junior accessory dwelling unit, except where the primary dwelling and junior accessory dwelling are held by an agency such as a land trust or housing organization in an effort to create affordable housing. (v) The covenant shall be binding upon any successors in interest or ownership of the property and lack of compliance with the provisions thereof may result in legal action against the property owner, including revocation of the right to maintain a junior accessory dwelling unit on the property. l. Applications for junior accessory dwelling units conforming to the requirements of this section shall be considered ministerially without discretionary review or a hearing, and the city shall approve or deny such applications within sixty calendar days after receiving the application if there is an existing single-family dwelling on the lot. If a permit application for a junior accessory dwelling unit is submitted with an application for a new single-family dwelling on the same lot, the approval or denial of action on the junior accessory dwelling unit shall be delayed until the City approves or denies acts on the permit application for the single-family residence.

If the applicant requests a delay, the sixty-day time period shall be extended for the period of the delay.
m. Projects solely proposing a junior accessory dwelling unit shall be exempt from the requirements for public right-of-way dedication and improvement.

SECTION 3: This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its adoption and the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the same to be published at least once within 15 days of its adoption.

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INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held on the 28th day of February, 2023, and thereafter PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of said City Council held the 14th day of March, 2023, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:
___________________________
Mark Arapostathis, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 2023- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited and that the same has been duly published according to law.

MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)

DATE: March 14, 2023
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Kerry Kusiak, Director of Community Development
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: Housing Element Update
The 6
th Cycle Housing Element Update is currently being revised to address comments provided by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

HCD required revisions to the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) portion of the Housing Element and the inventory of land suitable and available for residential housing.

The AFFH requirements are new for this cycle and HCD guidance had not yet been developed when the City submitted the draft Housing Element. The needed revisions align the AFFH section with the HCD guidance that has since been published. The updates to the inventory of land provide clarification on various items as requested by HCD and provide up-to-date information on the current status of properties and related projects for sites listed on the inventory.

It is anticipated that the draft Housing Element will be presented to the City Council in April. Once the updated draft Housing Element is adopted, it will be submitted to HCD for a 60-day review period.

DATE: March 14, 2023
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Megan Wiegelman, City Clerk
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION TERMINATING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED BY

THE CITY MANAGER, AS THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY AND DISASTER, ON MARCH 13, 2020, DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC AND

RESCINDING THE CORRESPONDING EXECUTIVE ORDERS ISSUED IN RESPONSE THERETO; AND POSSIBLE CITY COUNCIL

CONSIDERATION OF AND DIRECTION REGARDING THE PANDEMIC

RESPONSE STATUS
Declaration of Emergency:

On March 4, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency to exist in California as a result of the threat of COVID-19.

On March 13, 2020, the Mayor appointed the City Manager as the Director of Emergency and Disaster pursuant to La Mesa Municipal Code Section 2.56.050. The City Manager acting in the capacity of Director of Emergency and Disaster proclaimed a local state of emergency on March 13, 2020, to protect public health, safety and welfare, and to enhance the City’s ability to mobilize local resources, coordinate interagency response, accelerate procurement of vital supplies, use mutual aid, and seek potential reimbursement by the State and Federal governments. The action was ratified by the City Council on April 14, 2020. Following the proclamation, several Executive Orders were enacted.

Executive Orders:
 1-2020: Protection against residential eviction;
 2-2020: Waiving of all fees related to obtaining permits and inspections for repair work to recover from damaged sustained during rioting and looting on May 30 and May 31, 2020;
 3-2020: Allowing the expansion of outdoor dining;
 4-2020: Allowing for the expansion of outdoor dining, retail and other commercial activities;

 5-2020: Continued operation of a farmers’ market;
 6-2021: Third-party food delivery regulations; and
 7-2021: Allowing for the continued use of public and private outdoor areas for dining, retail and other commercial activities.

Pandemic Response Status:
 April 14, 2020: City Council directed staff to reprogram (in a reasonable timeframe) the traffic signals of high-density intersections to automatically display the pedestrian crossing signals. It is up to the Council’s discretion to maintain this direction or to otherwise direct staff for follow up regarding this matter as part of this agenda item.

The City Council directed staff to align the City’s emergency responses consistent with the County, to the extent feasible. In conjunction with the San Diego County and State of California’s recent actions to terminate the Countywide and Statewide emergency status, staff is recommending that the City Council terminate the Proclamation of Local Emergency for the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic effective immediately. In addition, staff recommends the City Council rescind the corresponding Executive Orders. Although some impacts and health concerns related to COVID-19 remain, the City Manager and staff believe that pandemic emergency authority is no longer required.

Attachments: A. Resolution
B. Proclamation of Local Emergency
C. Executive Orders

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-___

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

TERMINATING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED BY THE CITY

MANAGER, AS THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY AND DISASTER, ON
MARCH 13, 2020, DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC AND

RESCINDING THE CORRESPONDING EXECUTIVE ORDERS ISSUED IN

RESPONSE THERETO
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the City Manager, as the Director of Emergency Services, proclaimed a Local Emergency for the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic pursuant to La Mesa Municipal Code (“LMMC”) Section 2.56.050, to protect public health, safety and welfare, and to enhance the City’s ability to mobilize local resources, coordinate interagency response, accelerate procurement of vital supplies, use mutual aid, and seek potential reimbursement by the State and Federal governments;
WHEREAS, the City Council ratified and supplemented the Proclamation of Local Emergency in an open meeting on April 14, 2020 (Resolution 2020-033); WHEREAS, the City Manager, as the Director of Emergency Services, issued further Executive Orders pursuant to LMMC Section 2.56.060, which were reviewed and ratified by the City Council;
WHEREAS, the continuing public health emergency in the City and the nation have required extraordinary and temporary measures to “flatten the curve” and slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus to protect lives and avoid overwhelming the public health system, and to assist residents and businesses in surviving during the pandemic conditions; WHEREAS, continuing improvements in community transmissions and hospitalizations have allowed the State, County, and City to reduce necessary COVID-related regulations and made it possible for residents and businesses to safely conduct more “normal” life activities; and WHEREAS, Governor Newsom issued a proclamation terminating the state’s COVID-19 State of Emergency, effective February 28, 2023, and San Diego County declared the County’s declaration of a local health emergency and local emergency proclamation would end February 28, 2023, matching the end of the state’s declarations.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council that:

1. The Local Emergency Order Proclamation made by the Director of Emergency and Disaster on March 13, 2020, as ratified and adopted by the La Mesa City Council by Resolution No. 2020-033 on April 14, 2020, is hereby terminated, effective as of the date of this Resolution; and

2. Executive Orders 2020-1 through 2021-7 issued by the Director of Emergency and Disaster in response to the local emergency are hereby rescinded.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 14th day of March 2023, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, Megan Wiegelman, CMC, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2023-___, duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.

MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)

DATE: March 14, 2023
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Megan Wiegelman, City Clerk
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION TERMINATING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED BY

THE CITY MANAGER, AS THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY AND DISASTER, ON MAY 30, 2020, DUE TO CIVIL UNREST AND RESCINDING THE

CORRESPONDING EXECUTIVE ORDERS ISSUED IN RESPONSE THERETO On March 13, 2020, the Mayor appointed the City Manager as the Director of Emergency and Disaster pursuant to La Mesa Municipal Code Section 2.56.050. The City Manager acting in the capacity of Director of Emergency and Disaster proclaimed a local state of emergency on May 30, 2020, as a result of conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property that arose within the City as result of civil unrest related to a police protest. The action was ratified by the City Council on May 31, 2020.

Following the proclamation, three Executive Orders were enacted.

Executive Orders:
 A-2020: City-wide curfew commencing on May 31, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. and ending at 7:00 a.m. on June 1, 2020;
 B-2020: City-wide curfew commencing on June 1, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. and ending at 5:30 a.m. on June 2, 2020;
 C-2020: Temporary area restriction (surrounding the police station).

Staff is recommending that the City Council terminate the City’s Proclamation of Local Emergency for the civil unrest and rescind the corresponding Executive Orders.

Attachments: A. Resolution
B. Proclamation of Local Emergency
C. Executive Orders

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-___

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

TERMINATING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED BY THE CITY

MANAGER, AS THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY AND DISASTER, ON MAY 30, 2020, DUE TO CIVIL UNREST AND RESCINDING THE CORRESPONDING

EXECUTIVE ORDERS ISSUED IN RESPONSE THERETO
WHEREAS, on May 30, 2020, the City Manager, as the Director of Emergency Services, proclaimed a Local Emergency pursuant to La Mesa Municipal Code (“LMMC”) Section 2.56.050 as a result of conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property that arose within the City of La Mesa as a result of civil unrest related to a police protest; WHEREAS, the City Council ratified and supplemented the Proclamation of Local Emergency in an open meeting on May 31, 2020 (Resolution 2020-054); WHEREAS, the City Manager, as the Director of Emergency Services, issued further Executive Orders pursuant to LMMC Section 2.56.060, which were reviewed and ratified by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the situation resulting from the conditions of extreme peril is now deemed to be within control of the normal protective services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of and within the City of La Mesa.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council that:

1. The Local Emergency Order Proclamation made by the Director of Emergency and Disaster on May 30, 2020, as ratified and adopted by the La Mesa City Council by Resolution No. 2020-054 on May 31, 2020, is hereby terminated; and

2. Executive Orders A-2020 through C-2020 issued by the Director of Emergency and Disaster in response to the local emergency are hereby rescinded.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 14th day of March 2023, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, Megan Wiegelman, CMC, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2023-___, duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.

MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)

EXECUTIVE DEPARMENT

CITY OF LA MESA, CALIFORNIA

DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY AND DISASTER
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO B-2020
(LA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.56)
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the Mayor appointed the City Manager as the Director of Emergency and Disaster (“Director”) pursuant to La Mesa Municipal Code (“LMMC”) Section

2.56.050, and subsequently, the La Mesa City Council (“City Council”) confirmed the appointment;
WHEREAS, conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property have arisen within the City of La Mesa as a result of rioting and looting related to a police protest commencing on May 30, 2020;
WHEREAS, consequently, the Director proclaimed the existence of a local emergency within the City on that same date, and on May 31st, 2020 the Council confirmed that proclamation;
WHEREAS, LMMC 2.56.060 empowers the Director to promulgate and issue rules and regulations on matters reasonable related to the protection of life and property as affected by such an emergency;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Mesa is not in session and cannot immediately be called into session.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Greg Humora, Director of Emergency and Disaster of the City of La Mesa, California, pursuant to LMMC Chapter 2.56, do hereby issue the following order to become effective immediately:

It is hereby ordered that a City-wide curfew shall be instituted for all Citizens of and visitors to La Mesa commencing on June 1st 2020 at 8:00 p.m. and ending at 5:30 a.m. on June 2nd, 2020. During this timeframe, Citizens of La Mesa are encouraged to shelter in place (in a safe environment) for their personal safety.

I FURHTER DIRECT that as soon as hereafter possible, this order shall be filed with the City Clerk, posted on the City’s website and that widespread publicity and notice be given of this order.

AND WITNESS WHEREOF I have set my hand and caused the seal of the City of La Mesa to be affixed this 1st day of June 2020.

___________________________________
Greg Humora
Director of Emergency and Disaster
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Megan Wiegelman
(SEAL OF CITY)

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: March 14, 2023
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION ADOPTING A LOCAL ROAD SAFETY

PLAN FOR THE CITY OF LA MESA
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUMMARY:

Issues:

Should the City of La Mesa adopt a Local Road Safety Plan? Recommendation:

It is recommended that the City Council adopt the City’s Local Road Safety Plan.

Fiscal Impact:

Adoption of a Local Road Safety Plan will be required to apply for future Highway Safety Improvement Program grant funding.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Revitalize neighborhoods and corridors
 Continue to improve high quality municipal services
 Effective and efficient traffic circulation and transportation Climate Action Plan Reduction Strategy:
 T-2 Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program (Vision Zero) – Advance community-wide active transportation through safety programs, public engagement, education, and advocacy.

BACKGROUND:

In November 2019, the City of La Mesa applied for and subsequently received a grant from Caltrans to prepare a Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP). In February 2020, the City

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: March 14, 2023
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Council authorized award of a task order to STC Traffic, Inc., to prepare the LRSP. The preliminary draft LRSP was reviewed by staff and circulated to the City’s safety partners in May 2021 that included:
 La Mesa Mobility Commission
 La Mesa Police Department, Traffic Division
 La Mesa Department of Community Services
 Heartland Fire and Rescue
 Sharp Grossmont Hospital
 San Diego Association of Governments
 Metropolitan Transit System
 Circulate San Diego
 San Diego County Bicycle Coalition
 Grossmont Union High School District
 La Mesa Spring Valley School District
The comments received from the safety partners were subsequently incorporated into the draft LRSP. The Mobility Commission also reviewed the draft plan again at their February 1, 2023 meeting and provided valuable feedback for incorporation into future LRSP updates, including adopting pedestrian leading intervals, improved CIP and CAP collaboration, engaging with the all school districts in La Mesa, and prioritizing bicycle facilities based on safety, connectivity, and usability.

DISCUSSION:

A Local Road Safety Plan is a citywide, data-driven evaluation of safety issues focused on three major areas: signalized intersections, unsignalized intersections and roadway segments. Collision data over a five-year period (2015-2019) was collected from statewide (UC Berkeley’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System or SWITRS) and local sources (LMPD’s “Crossroads” database) and analyzed for trends so that effective safety countermeasures could be identified and implemented.

A rating system known as Equivalent Property Damage Only (or EPDO) allows intersections and segments to be rated on a common scale based on the number and severity of collisions, and ranked against each other on the same basis to identify trends, safety issues and collision “hot spots.” EPDO is calculated by multiplying each crash severity by its associated weight. The proximate causes and appropriate safety countermeasures can then be identified for the specific location or conditions present at the time of the collision such as nighttime crashes or bicycle/pedestrian involvement.

The rankings also allow priorities to be set among multiple locations, and funding resources to be identified for the selected countermeasures. Rankings were

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summarized in the LRSP for three different categories: signalized intersections, nonsignalized intersections and roadway segments. Based on EPDO ranking, the five highest areas of concern in each category were found to be as follows:

Signalized Intersections
Rank Location EPDO Score
1 Fletcher Pkwy. & Baltimore Dr. 480
2 Fletcher Pkwy. & Jackson Dr. 443.4
3 Fletcher Pkwy. & Grossmont Center Dr. 361.6
4 El Cajon Blvd. & Guava Ave. 314.8
5 Grossmont Center Dr. & Center Dr. 299
Unsignalized Intersections
Rank Location EPDO Score
1 Lake Murray Blvd. & Marengo Blvd. 595.5
2 Jackson Dr. & Nentra St. 387.5
3 El Cajon Blvd. & Jessie Ave. 275.2
4 Fletcher Pkwy. & Old Baltimore Dr. 215.6
5 Grossmont Blvd. & Wood St. 215.1
Roadway Segments
Rank Location EPDO Score
1 La Mesa Blvd.-Grossmont Blvd. to I-8 EB Ramps 346.2
2 70th St./Lake Murray Bl.-Saranac St. to Kiowa Dr. 268.5 3 El Cajon Blvd.-73rd St. to Parks Ave. 260.8
4 Alvarado Rd.-70th St. to Comanche/Fletcher Pkwy. 229.3 5 La Mesa Blvd.-Jackson Dr. to Grossmont Blvd. 193.7
The purpose of the LRSP is to provide a data-driven evaluation of current conditions to be used as a basis for future safety improvements. Specific capital projects and safety countermeasures would then be identified based on the data.

During preparation of the Local Road Safety Plan, five project types initially identified as potential future priorities for Highway Safety Improvement Program funding. These projects included emergency vehicle pre-emption system upgrades, leading pedestrian interval upgrades, addition of protected left turn phasing, guardrail upgrades and addition of enhanced edge line striping. These original priority areas will be re-evaluated during the preparation of applications for future HSIP funding based on the LRSP data.

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Effective with HSIP Cycle 11, local agencies will be required to have an adopted LRSP in place to be eligible for applying for HSIP grant funding.

The initial draft LRSP was originally presented to the City’s Mobility Commission on April 7, 2021. Following the incorporation of comments received from the City’s safety partners, the second draft LRSP was presented to the Mobility Commission on January 5, 2022 and adopted. Finally, a status update, regarding the LRSP, was presented to the Mobility Commission on February 1, 2023.

The Local Road Safety Plan represents a key element in the City of La Mesa’s commitment to a Vision Zero plan. It provides a data-based analysis of traffic safety issues within the City, identifies collision trends and potential countermeasures and facilitates the focused pursuit of funding for implementation of countermeasures.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution adopting the Local Road Safety Plan.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Michael Throne
City Manager Director of Public Works/City Engineer
_Michael Kinnard________________
Michael Kinnard
Engineering Project Manager
Attachments: A. Resolution
B. Local Road Safety Plan

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

ADOPTING A LOCAL ROAD SAFETY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF LA MESA WHEREAS, the City’s strategic goal includes effective and efficient traffic circulation and transportation;
WHEREAS, $10 million in funding became available to local jurisdictions through the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for local agencies to prepare Local Road Safety Plans;
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa received $72,000 in grant funding from Caltrans for the preparation of a Local Road Safety Plan;
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa certifies that it has adopted a Complete Streets Policy in the 2012 General Plan Update in a public hearing on July 9, 2013, that is consistent with the California Complete Streets Act and with a goal of being able to travel safely by transit, bicycle and on foot within the community;
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa adopted a Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan in February 2004, which establishes a goal of creating safe streets by reducing the frequency and severity of collisions through infrastructure improvements and other programs; WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa has made a commitment to implement a Vision Zero plan for the safety of pedestrian, bicycle, and other active transportation modes and to reduce traffic deaths and injuries to the maximum extent possible; and WHEREAS, adoption of a Local Road Safety Plan is a prerequisite to be eligible for future Highway Safety Improvement Program grant funds effective with Cycle 11.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the City hereby adopts a Local Road Safety Plan for the City of La Mesa;
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 14th day of March 2023, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, Megan Wiegelman, CMC, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2023- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.

MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)

Local Road
Safety Plan
February 2023

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
City of La Mesa Team
Leon Firsht, Director of Public Works / City Engineer
Philip Kern, Engineering Project Manager
Michael Kinnard, Associate Engineer
Safety Partners
La Mesa Mobility Commission
Mike Calandra, Chair
Ed Krulikowski, Vice Chair
Tina Angeles*, Commissioner
Dinah Justice, Commissioner
Alex Mueller, Commissioner
David Nichols**, Commissioner
Tony Ortega, Commissioner
* Climate/Environmental Issues Experience
** Vulnerable Road User Experience
La Mesa Police Department, Traffic Division
Tim Purdy, Sergeant
Heartland Fire and Rescue / La Mesa Fire Department
Bent Koch, Division Chief - Operations
La Mesa Parks Department
Susan Richardson, Director of Community Services
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
Ryan Purdy, Community Relations Manager
San Diego Association of Governments
Tuere Fa’aola, Principal Regional Planner
Consultant Team
STC Traffic
Jason Stack, Principal Manager
Stephen Manganiello, Project Manager
Ashley Adamos, Project Engineer
Ivan Gonzalez, Associate Engineer

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary........................................................................................................................... 1 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................3

1.1 La Mesa at a Glance.....................................................................................................................................4

1.2 Existing City Efforts.......................................................................................................................................6

1.3 LRSP Process...................................................................................................................................................8 2 Vision, Mission, & Goals...........................................................................................................9 3 Safety Partners .........................................................................................................................10 4 Data Analysis and Summary .................................................................................................12

4.1 Crash Data and Methodology............................................................................................................... 12

4.2 Annual Trends ............................................................................................................................................. 12

4.3 California Office of Transportation Safety (OTS) Traffic Rankings .......................................... 13

4.4 Crash Location ............................................................................................................................................ 15

4.5 Crash Severity.............................................................................................................................................. 15

4.6 Crash Type.................................................................................................................................................... 17

4.7 Primary Collision Factor........................................................................................................................... 19

4.8 Roadway User.............................................................................................................................................. 21

4.9 Nighttime Crashes..................................................................................................................................... 24

4.10 Equivalent Property Damage Only (EPDO) Scoring...................................................................... 25

4.10.1 Priority Signalized Intersections.................................................................................................. 26

4.10.2 Priority Unsignalized Intersections............................................................................................. 31

4.10.3 Priority Roadway Segments.......................................................................................................... 35

4.11 Roadway Characteristics Screening .................................................................................................... 39 5 Countermeasure Toolbox..................................................................................................... 40

5.1 Engineering.................................................................................................................................................. 41

5.2 Enforcement................................................................................................................................................. 44

5.3 Education...................................................................................................................................................... 45

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5.4 Emergency Response ............................................................................................................................... 46

5.5 Emerging Technologies........................................................................................................................... 47 6 Priority Projects....................................................................................................................... 49 7 Implementation & Evaluation.............................................................................................. 50

7.1 Implementation.......................................................................................................................................... 50

7.2 Evaluation ..................................................................................................................................................... 50

7.3 Future LRSP Updates................................................................................................................................ 51 8 Conclusion .................................................................................................................................51

LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix A ………………………………………………………………………………….…………… Safety Partner Feedback Appendix B ………………………………………………………… California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Rankings Appendix C …………………………………………………………………………… Roadway Characteristics Data Tables Appendix D………………….……………………………………………………... Engineering Countermeasure Toolbox Appendix E …………………………………………………………………..……………………… Priority Project Summaries

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1: Vicinity Map................................................................................................................................................4 Figure 1-2: Project Study Area ...................................................................................................................................5 Figure 4-1 Annual Crash Trend (2015-2019) ..................................................................................................... 13 Figure 4-2 Citywide Collisions By Crash Location (2015-2019).................................................................. 15 Figure 4-3 Citywide Collisions by Crash Severity (2015-2019) ................................................................... 16 Figure 4-4 Citywide Collisions by Crash Type (2015-2019).......................................................................... 17 Figure 4-5 Citywide Collisions by Primary Collision Factor (2015-2019) ................................................ 20 Figure 4-6 Citywide Collisions by Roadway User (2015-2019) ................................................................... 22 Figure 4-7 Roadway User by Crash Severity (2015-2019) ............................................................................ 23 Figure 4-8 Roadway User by Fatal and Severe Injury Crashes (2015-2019) .......................................... 24 Figure 4-9 Nighttime Collisions by Crash Severity.......................................................................................... 24 Figure 4-10 Citywide EPDO Scoring...................................................................................................................... 27 Figure 4-11 Citywide Signalized Intersections EPDO Scoring..................................................................... 28 Figure 4-12 Priority Signalized Intersections..................................................................................................... 30 Figure 4-13 Unsignalized Intersections EPDO Scoring.................................................................................. 33 Figure 4-14 Priority Unsignalized IntersectionS ............................................................................................... 34 Figure 4-15 Roadway Segments EPDO Scoring ............................................................................................... 37 Figure 4-16 Priority Roadway Segments............................................................................................................. 38 Figure 5-1 Citywide Primary Collision Factor (2015-2019)........................................................................... 45

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LIST OF TABLES
Table 4-1 OTS Crash Rankings (2017).................................................................................................................. 14 Table 4-2 CItywide Collisions by Crash Location (2015-2019).................................................................... 15 Table 4-3 Citywide Collisions by Crash Severity (2015-2019)..................................................................... 16 Table 4-4 Citywide Crash Severity by Crash Location .................................................................................... 16 Table 4-5 Citywide Collisions by Crash Type (2015-2019) ........................................................................... 17 Table 4-6 Citywide Crash Type by Crash Severity (2015-2019).................................................................. 18 Table 4-7 Citywide Crash Type by Crash Location (2015-2019)................................................................. 18 Table 4-8 Citywide Collisions by Primary Collision Factor (2015-2019).................................................. 19 Table 4-9 Primary Collision Factor Violation Category by Crash Severity (2015-2019) .................... 20 Table 4-10 Citywide Primary Collision by Crash Location (2015-2019)................................................... 21 Table 4-11 Citywide Collisions by Roadway User (2015-2019) .................................................................. 22 Table 4-12 Roadway User by Crash Severity (2015-2019)............................................................................ 23 Table 4-13 Crash Weight by Crash Severity and Crash Location............................................................... 25 Table 4-14 Top Quintile Signalized Intersections by EPDO Score............................................................. 29 Table 4-15 Top Quintile Unsignalized Intersections by EPDO Score ....................................................... 31 Table 4-16 Top Quintile Roadway Segments by EPDO Score..................................................................... 35 Table 5-1 City of la mesa traffic calming toolbox............................................................................................ 41 Table 5-2 Signalized Intersection Countermeasures ...................................................................................... 42 Table 5-3 Unsignalized Intersection Countermeasures................................................................................. 42 Table 5-4 Roadway Segment Countermeasures.............................................................................................. 43 Table 6-1 Priority Projects......................................................................................................................................... 49

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LIST OF ACRONYMS
BCR …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Benefit Cost Ratio Caltrans ………………………………………………………………………… California Department of Transportation CHP ……………………………………………………………………………………..………………… California Highway Patrol CON ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………… Construction CRF ……………….………………………………………………………………………..………………… Crash Reduction Factor DUI …………………………………………………………………………………..………………… Driving Under the Influence DVMT ……………………………………………………………………………..………………… Daily Vehicle Miles Traveled EPDO ……………………………………………………………………..………………… Equivalent Property Damage Only FHWA ………………………………………………………………………..………………… Federal Highway Administration GIS …………………………………………………………………………....………………… Geographic Information System HSIP ………………………………………………………………………………… Highway Safety Improvement Program HSM ………………………………………….……………………………………………………………… Highway Safety Manual LRSM …….………………………. Caltrans Local Roadway Safety Manual for California Local Road Owners LRSP ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..……. Local Road Safety Plan LRT ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Light Rail Transit NHTSA …………………………………………………………………. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration OTS ………………………………………………………………………………………………. Office of Transportation Safety PCF ………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………. Primary Collision Factor PDO ………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………. Property Damage Only PE ………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………. Preliminary Engineering ROW ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………. Right-of-Way SANDAG …………………………………………………………………………. San Diego Association of Governments SHSP ………………………………………………………………………………………………. Strategic Highway Safety Plan SWITRS ………………………..…………………………………………. Statewide Integration Traffic Records System TNC ………………………..…………………………………..……………………………. Transportation Network Company USDOT ………………………..……………………………………………. United States Department of Transportation

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The City of La Mesa has prepared a Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) within the governance of the following Protection of Data from Discovery Admission into Evidence:

United States Code Title 23, Section 148 (h) (4) [23 U.S.C. §148(h) (4)] which reads as follows: “REPORTS DISCOVERY AND ADMISSION INTO EVIDENCE OF CERTAIN REPORTS, SURVEYS, AND INFORMATION. – Notwithstanding any other provision of law, reports, surveys, schedules, lists, or data compiled or collected for any purpose relating to this section, shall not be subject to discovery or admitted into evidence in a Federal or State court proceeding or considered for other purposes in any action for damages arising from any occurrence at a location identified or addressed in the reports, surveys, schedules, lists, or other data.” United States Code Title 23 Section 409 [23 U.S.C. §409] which reads as follows:
“Notwithstanding any other provision of law, reports, surveys, schedules, lists, or data compiled or collected for the purpose of identifying, evaluating, or planning the safety enhancement of potential accident sites, hazardous roadway conditions, or railway-highway crossings, pursuant to sections 130, 144, and 148 of this title or for the purpose of developing any highway safety construction improvement project which may be implemented utilizing Federal-aid highway funds shall not be subject to discovery or admitted into evidence in a Federal or State court proceeding or considered for other purposes in any action for damages arising from any occurrence at a location mentioned or addressed in such reports, surveys, schedules, lists, or data.”

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of La Mesa was awarded funding by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to develop a Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) which creates the framework for systemically identifying and analyzing roadway safety problems, developing local agency collaboration, and recommending improvements and actions that contribute to the California Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) and can be funded through the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and other grant programs. This report was prepared following analysis of crash data to identify citywide collision patterns and trends, perform a network screening and systemic evaluation, and determine risk factors.

Crash data from 2015-2019 was collected and aggregated from the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) and local Crossroads database. Reported crashes and their characteristics were geolocated to the street network using a Geographic Information System (GIS). The following citywide crash patterns and trends were reviewed:
• Annual trends
• California Office of Transportation Safety (OTS) citywide traffic rankings • Crash severity
• Roadway user type
• Bicycle crashes
• Pedestrian crashes
• Crash type
• Crash location
• Nighttime crashes
Crash Patterns and Trends
• Majority of crashes occurred at signalized (44%) and unsignalized intersections (34%) • Majority of crashes resulted in non-severe injury (66%) and property damage only (29%) • Top three crash types include rear end (27%), broadside (26%), and sideswipe (15%) • Top three primary collision factors include unsafe speed (21%), improper turning (17%), and automobile right-of-way (15%)
• Majority of crashes were vehicle-vehicle (81%)
• Fatal and severe injury collisions had an over-representation for crashes involving pedestrians (31%), motorcycles (29%), and bicycles (13%) • Higher number of nighttime crashes generally occurred from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM and the most severe crashes (fatal and severe injury) generally occurred from 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM

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The findings from the crash data analysis and network screening were presented to the following safety partners that represent the 5E’s of traffic safety (Engineering, Enforcement, Education, Emergency Response, and Emerging Technologies):
• La Mesa Department of Public Works
• La Mesa Mobility Commission
• La Mesa Police Department
• Heartland Fire and Rescue / La Mesa Fire Department
• Sharp Grossmont Hospital
• San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)
Feedback was obtained on priority locations identified from the citywide crash analysis and roadway network screening, desired roadway infrastructure improvements and safety programs, and known areas with safety issues that may not be readily apparent from the crash data alone.

This included areas that do not have a high rate of reported crashes but are known for having “near-misses”, safety issues, or high-risk behaviors. Based on the feedback received, the LRSP vision and goals were defined, and a countermeasure toolbox was developed to address common crash patterns and risk factors. Countermeasures from the Federal Highway Safety Administration (FHWA)’s Proven Safety Countermeasures, the SHSP, and the Caltrans Local Roadway Safety Manual for California Local Road Owners (LRSM) were identified and applied to develop priority improvement projects and programs that can be funded through roadway safety grant opportunities and local funds.

Five priority projects were identified for development of a preliminary project scope, cost estimate, and benefit cost ratio (BCR) analysis based on the HSIP analyzer.

1. Citywide EVPE System Upgrades – BCR 11.71
S05: Install emergency vehicle pre-emption systems

2. Spring St Leading Pedestrian Interval – BCR 9.37
S21PB: Modify signal phasing to implement a Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI)

3. Citywide Protected Left Turn Phasing – BCR 9.17
S06 Install left-turn lane and add turn phase (signal has no left-turn lane or phase before) S07: Provide protected left turn phase (left turn lane already exists)

4. Citywide Guardrail Upgrades – Set-Aside
SA: Guardrail Upgrades

5. Citywide Installation of Edgelines – Set Aside
SA: Installing Edgelines

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1 INTRODUCTION
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
established the Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) program in 2019 to provide funding to local agencies for developing a framework for identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing roadway safety improvements. The LRSP program was developed to contribute to the success of the 2020-2024 California Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) which provides a statewide, comprehensive, datadriven effort to reduce fatalities and serious injuries across all travel modes and on all public roads, while addressing the unique safety needs in their jurisdictions. The California SHSP includes strategies based on the “5E’s” of traffic safety (Engineering, Enforcement, Education, Emergency Response, and Emerging Technologies) and addresses 16 challenge areas:
• Aggressive Driving
• Aging Drivers (>65)
• Bicyclists
• Commercial Vehicles
• Distracted Driving
• Driver Licensing
• Emergency Response
• Emerging Technologies
• Impaired Driving
• Intersections
• Lane Departures
• Motorcyclists
• Occupant Protection
• Pedestrians
• Work Zones
• Young Drivers (15-20)
The City of La Mesa was selected as one of 152 local agencies statewide to receive LRSP funding. Development of the La Mesa LRSP will qualify the City to meet Caltrans eligibility requirements for Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant funding, which will be required for Cycle 11 and is anticipated in April 2022. The City is dedicated to improving roadway safety for all users throughout La Mesa and has been pursuing HSIP grant funding for roadway infrastructure improvements since the program’s inception in 2007 during Cycle 1. The City has been successful in obtaining nearly $5 million in awards.

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FIGURE 1-1: VICINITY MAP

1.1 La Mesa at a Glance
The City of La Mesa is a general law city with a population of approximately 58,000 according to the 2010 Census. The estimated population for the year 2019 is 60,000 based on the SANDAG Regional growth forecast. As illustrated above in Figure 1-1, the City of La Mesa is located approximately ten miles east of Downtown San Diego and is bisected or bordered by three freeways: Interstate 8, State Routes 125 and 94. Two San Diego Trolley light rail lines also traverse the city, the Orange and Green lines, with a total of five light rail transit (LRT) stations and eight railroad grade crossings located within the City limits. The City operates and maintains 57 signalized intersections and 175 miles of public streets. In recent years transportation efforts have focused on upgrading signal systems, enhancing transit accessibility, upgrading bike routes, improving walkability by completing gaps in the pedestrian network, and managing a Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan. Figure 1-2 illustrates the project study area.

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FIGURE 1-2: PROJECT STUDY AREA

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1.2 Existing City Efforts
The City has been proactive in establishing plans, programs, and policies that support prioritizing roadway safety. The City’s commitment has been documented in the City’s General Plan, Urban Trails Mobility Action Plan, Bicycle Facilities and Alternative Transportation Plan, Livable La Mesa Action Plan, and Vision Zero Commitment. The development of the La Mesa LRSP supports the existing documentation and the overarching vision to create a safer community. The following are descriptions of current programs, activities, and / or policies that demonstrate the City’s commitment to roadway safety and the vision and goals of this LRSP.

General Plan
The City’s adopted 2012 General Plan identifies having a safe community and effective and efficient traffic circulation and transportation as primary City’s goals.

Urban Trails Mobility Action Plan
The 2016 Urban Trails Mobility Action Plan provides a comprehensive implementation strategy for the City of La Mesa that identifies connecting urban trails (sidewalks) between high-priority neighborhoods and key community destinations such as parks and recreation, hospitals, and local retail in La Mesa.

Bicycle Facilities and Alternative Transportation Plan
The City adopted the Bicycle Facilities and Alternative Transportation Plan in 2012 to promote a safe, convenient, and efficient environment for bicycle and pedestrian travel that encourages the use of public streets, off-street facilities and public transit.

Livable La Mesa Action Plan
The 2019 Livable La Mesa Action Plan outlines the goals, tasks and timeframes to be accomplished over the next few years by elected officials, municipal staff, city residents and numerous community/civic organizations working together for a common goal - making La Mesa a Livable Community for all ages. The Action Plan identifies transportation as a focus area for improvement in order to provide equitable, safe mode choices for all including vulnerable roadway users.

Vision Zero Commitment
In 2019, the City adopted a Vision Zero commitment, which recognizes that everyone has the right to move safely in their community, and that system designers and policymakers share the responsibility to ensure safe systems for travel. Vision Zero reflects the city's commitment to safer streets, community roadway safety education, enforcement of traffic laws, and saving lives.

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Mobility Commission
The Mobility Commission serves as an advisory body to the City Council and may provide advice on matters related to traffic issues and other mobility issues as directed by the City Council of the City of La Mesa. The Mobility Commission advises the City on mobility issues including but not limited to, the implementation of neighborhood traffic calming activities, Vision Zero, and other plans for mobility improvements.

Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
The Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) was established by City Council to help improve the quality of life for La Mesa residents by evaluating and implementing traffic calming measures to reduce cut-through traffic and excessive vehicle speeds in their neighborhoods. The program allows residents to petition the City for traffic calming improvements in their neighborhood. The City will initiate a phased approach to investigating the problem and identifying potential solutions for petitions demonstrating strong support from residents. The process involves evaluating roadway conditions including travel speed, traffic volumes, collision history, sidewalks, school proximity and pedestrian crossings to determine the severity of the problem and assign a priority ranking. The NTMP provides a Traffic Calming Toolbox of accepted traffic calming measures that offer potential solutions for priority projects.

The Traffic Calming Toolbox supports LRSP goals for enhancing safety in local neighborhoods.

Although not all countermeasures and safety improvements are included in the Caltrans LRSM, the tools identified help support and further the City’s vision of zero-deaths.

Safe Routes to School / Walk-n-Roll Program
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a federal, state, and local effort designed to enable and encourage children, including those with disabilities, to walk and bicycle to school. The City of La Mesa has implemented several programs to improve accessibility and safety for school age children walking or biking to school that helps further state, regional, and local goals.

Active Transportation Workshops
The City holds ongoing workshops for the community to join and learn what makes a community walkable and bike friendly. Through these workshops, the community helps the City identify opportunities to increase walking and biking through projects and programs.

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1.3 LRSP Process
Development of the La Mesa LRSP follows Caltrans guidelines which are based on the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Highway administration (FHWA)’s cyclical six-step process:

1. Establish Leadership
• Establish local partnerships with 5E’s of traffic safety: Engineering, Enforcement, Education, Emergency Response, and Emerging Technologies • Define LRSP Vision and Goals

2. Analyze Safety Data
• Crash and Roadway Data Collection
• Crash Data Analysis
• Roadway Network Screening

3. Determine Emphasis Areas
• Identify priority areas based on crash
data analysis and roadway network
screening

4. Identify Strategies
• Identify safety countermeasures and strategies
• Develop countermeasure toolbox

5. Prioritize and Incorporate Strategies
• Apply countermeasures and strategies to develop safety projects • Evaluate and prioritize safety projects by benefit cost ratio • Implement roadway safety improvement projects and programs

6. Evaluate and Update
• Monitor progress of roadway safety improvement projects and programs • Evaluate success of countermeasure toolbox, projects, and programs • Review LRSP and update to reflect local changing needs and priorities

1. Establish
Leadership

2. Analyze
Safety Data

3. Determine
Emphasis
Area

4. Identify
Strategies

5. Prioritize and
Incorporate
Strategies

6. Evaluate
and Update

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2 VISION, MISSION, & GOALS
The La Mesa LRSP Vision, Mission, and Goals were developed based on alignment with the California SHSP, Caltrans LRSP and HSIP programs, feedback from safety partners, and the City’s existing safety plans, policies, and efforts. The following section identifies the key Vision, Mission, and Goals set forth for the LRSP.

Vision
The City of La Mesa is a community that prioritizes safety for all roadway users and promotes and implements strategies that advance a zero-death vision by 2025.

Mission
The City aims to eliminate fatalities and severe injuries and reduce overall collisions through a combination of safety measures based on the 5 E’s of traffic safety: engineering, enforcement, education, emergency response, and emerging technologies.

Goals
The following goals help support the Vision and Mission of this document and will further the implementation of the Local Road Safety Plan.
• Eliminate the number of fatal and severe injury crashes to zero by 2025 • Create a safe travel experience for all roadway users • Prioritize pedestrian and bicycle improvements where safety is a concern • Decrease the number of roadway collisions
• Implement proven safety countermeasures systemically to reduce fatal and severe crashes • Expand and support existing programs that focus on educating the community on safety and implementing traffic calming features
• Continue coordination with safety partners

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3 SAFETY PARTNERS
The La Mesa LRSP was developed to be reflective of the community and tailored to its needs.

Local Safety Partners representing the 5E’s of traffic safety (engineering, enforcement, education, emergency response, and emerging technologies) were identified and engaged to collaboratively address roadway safety. Participants include representatives from:
• La Mesa Department of Public Works
• La Mesa Mobility Commission
• La Mesa Police Department
• Heartland Fire and Rescue / La Mesa Fire Department
• La Mesa Parks Department
• Sharp Grossmont Hospital
• San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)
Outreach packets were distributed to the safety partners which included LRSP program background information, citywide crash analysis and network screening results, identified priority locations, and requests for feedback on top priority locations, other known roadway

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safety issues for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists, top priority safety countermeasures, and other potential improvements. Appendix A provides a summary of the feedback received from the safety partners which generally included:
• Consensus with priority signalized intersections, unsignalized intersections, and roadway segments with additional feedback provided for the roadway safety issues attributed with specific intersection locations and / or roadway corridors • Desire for specific pedestrian safety improvements including new sidewalks, multi-use paths, and trails, installing crosswalks near parks and the Sharp Grossmont hospital, improving sidewalk trip hazards, implementing walking school bus, safe routes to school, safe routes to parks, and volunteer safety patrol programs, installing pedestrian crossing enhancements, pedestrian countdown signal heads, and intersection lighting, and improving overall pedestrian access
• Desire for specific bicycle safety improvements including installing new bike lanes, widening narrow bike lanes, installing bicycle safety utility box wraps, conducting bicycle rodeos and community bicycle safety trainings, and improving overall bicycle access • Desire for specific roadway safety improvements including roundabouts, 4-way stops, offset intersection improvements, road diets, traffic signal coordination of arterial corridors, improving sight distance at intersections, installing intersection / street lighting, emergency vehicle pre-emption systems, driving under the influence (DUI) enforcement programs, and alcohol-drug awareness programs • Desire for enforcement of speeding, running of red lights / stop signs, pedestrian violations, areas with high resident complaints that lack crash incidence and / or severity, and areas where speeding vehicles interact with pedestrians and bicyclists • Recommendations for conducting additional pedestrian and bicycle collision analyses and implementing strategies to strengthen the LRSP’s vision to promote roadway safety Many of the locations identified by the safety partners aligned with the priority locations presented in the LRSP based on crash analysis and severity. Additionally, several of the priority locations and safety improvements from the safety partners feedback align with the priority projects presented in the LRSP. Locations that were identified as experiencing high levels of resident complaints but had a history of low crash incidence and / or severity will be analyzed in future LRSP updates for inclusion in systemic projects. The La Mesa LRSP is considered a living document and will be updated to meet compliance with Caltrans HSIP eligibility requirements.

Future updates to the LRSP will utilize the feedback received from the safety partners to refine future LRSP processes, the countermeasure toolbox, and priority project development.

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4 DATA ANALYSIS AND SUMMARY

4.1 Crash Data and Methodology
Crash records for the most recent five (5) years of available data were obtained for 2015-2019 from Crossroads, the local crash database maintained by the La Mesa Police Department, and the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), the statewide crash database maintained by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), through the University of California, Berkeley, Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS). The crash data collected was crossreferenced and geolocated to the local street network in a Geographic Information System (GIS) for fatal, injury, and property damage only collisions that occurred within City limits.

A comprehensive data set of 1,265 reported crashes during the study period was analyzed to identify potential systemic risk factors based on crash trends and patterns. Crash characteristics reviewed include:
• Annual Trends
• California Office of Transportation Safety (OTS) Traffic Rankings • Crash Location
• Crash Severity
• Primary Collision Factor
• Roadway User Involvement
• Nighttime Crashes
Crashes that occurred on Interstate 8 or State Routes 94 or 125 were excluded. In addition, unreported minor collisions such as fender benders are excluded from the analysis due to lack of information. Property damage only (PDO) collisions may be misrepresented due to lack of reporting and potential to only include damage to City property.

4.2 Annual Trends
Figure 4-1 shows the total number of crashes per year in the City of La Mesa from 2015 to 2019 for fatal and severe injury collisions, non-severe injury collisions, and property damage only (PDO) collisions. The trendline shows the total number of crashes in San Diego County by year.

The City’s annual crash trends follow a similar pattern to the County’s crash trends except in the year 2017 when total crashes increased in the City versus decreased in the County.

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FIGURE 4-1 ANNUAL CRASH TREND (2015-2019)

4.3 California Office of Transportation Safety (OTS) Traffic Rankings The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) maintains a ranking system to compare traffic safety statistics among similarly sized California cities. Citywide rankings are based on population, daily vehicle miles traveled (DVMT), crash records, and crash trends from data collected by SWITRS, Caltrans, the California Department of Justice, and the Department of Finance. A ranking of one (1) in a category indicates the poorest possible traffic safety performance in relation to other similarly sized cities. A comparison of California OTS traffic rankings allows cities to identify crash trends relative to local peers.

Based on the most recent available OTS rankings from 2017, the City of La Mesa is one of 106 cities in “Group C” which consists of cities with a population between 50,001 and 100,000.

Table 4-1 summarizes how La Mesa compares to the local peer cities of Santee and National City, which are other San Diego County cities included in the grouping. 53 78
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• The lowest OTS rankings for the City of La Mesa were in the following categories: alcohol involved collisions with drivers between the ages of 21 and 34, motorcycle collisions, and bicycle collisions where the bicyclist was under the age of 15. • The City of La Mesa performed better than both the cities of Santee and National City for alcohol involved collisions, alcohol involved collisions with drivers under the age of 21, pedestrian collisions, and pedestrian collisions with pedestrians over the age of 65. • The City of La Mesa generally performed better than the City of National City except in alcohol involved collisions with drivers between the ages of 21 and 34, speed related collisions, and driving under the influence arrests.
• The City of La Mesa generally performed worse than the City of Santee except in alcohol involved collisions including drivers under the age of 21 and between the ages of 21 and 34, pedestrian collisions, and driving under the influence arrests.

TABLE 4-1 OTS CRASH RANKINGS (2017)
2017 OTS CATEGORY

LA MESA

OTS RANKING
(1 = POOR)
SANTEE

OTS RANKING
(1 = POOR)

NATIONAL CITY

OTS RANKING
(1 = POOR)
Total Fatal and Injury 61/106 85/106 15/106
Alcohol Involved 43/106 33/106 18/106
Had Been Drinking Driver < 21 93/106 52/106 9/106
Had Been Drinking Driver 21 – 34 19/106 6/106 20/106
Motorcycles 32/106 42/106 6/106
Pedestrians 92/106 76/106 6/106
Pedestrians < 15 78/106 98/106 37/106
Pedestrians 65+ 100/106 97/106 5/106
Bicyclists 50/106 95/106 23/106
Bicyclists < 15 39/106 91/106 29/106
Composite 47/106 62/106 13/106
Speed Related 51/106 95/106 52/106
Nighttime (9:00pm – 2:59am) 49/106 80/106 15/106
Hit and Run 45/106 88/106 15/106
DUI Arrests 87/106 71/106 90/106
Bold = City of La Mesa’s Three Lowest Crash Ranking OTS Categories Data tables for the OTS rankings are provided in Appendix B.

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4.4 Crash Location
Table 4-2 and Figure 4-2 summarize the proportion of citywide crashes by crash location which includes signalized intersections, unsignalized intersections, and roadway segments. Most crashes occurred at intersections (78%) which includes signalized intersections (44%) and unsignalized intersections (34%).

TABLE 4-2 CITYWIDE COLLISIONS BY CRASH LOCATION (2015-2019) CRASH LOCATION TOTAL (%)
Signalized Intersection 551 (44%)
Unsignalized Intersection 436 (34%)
Roadway Segment 278 (22%)
Total Crashes 1,265
FIGURE 4-2 CITYWIDE COLLISIONS BY CRASH LOCATION (2015-2019)

4.5 Crash Severity
Table 4-3 and Figure 4-3 summarize the proportion of citywide crashes by severity for fatal, severe injury, non-severe injury (other visible injury and complaint of pain), and property damage only collisions. Most collisions resulted in non-severe injury (66%) followed by PDO (29%) and fatal and severe injury (5%).
44%
34%
22%
Signalized Intersection
Unsignalized Intersection
Roadway Segment

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TABLE 4-3 CITYWIDE COLLISIONS BY CRASH SEVERITY (2015-2019) CRASH SEVERITY TOTAL (%)
Fatal 12 (1%)
Severe Injury 50 (4%)
Other Visible Injury 234 (18%)
Complaint of Pain 602 (48%)
Property Damage Only 367 (29%)
Total Crashes 1,265
FIGURE 4-3 CITYWIDE COLLISIONS BY CRASH SEVERITY (2015-2019) Table 4-4 summarizes the proportion of crash severity by location for signalized intersections, unsignalized intersections, and roadway segments. Intersection collisions resulted in the most fatal and severe injuries including signalized intersections (1% fatal and 4% severe injury of total collisions but 33% fatal and 46% severe injury of total fatal and severe injury collisions) and unsignalized intersections (1% fatal and 5% severe injury of total collisions but 42% fatal and 40% severe injury of total fatal severe injury collisions). Roadway segment collisions that resulted in fatal and severe injuries were represented in 1% fatal and 3% severe injury of total collisions and 25% fatal and 14% of total fatal and severe injury collisions.

TABLE 4-4 CITYWIDE CRASH SEVERITY BY CRASH LOCATION
CRASH

SEVERITY

SIGNALIZED

INTERSECTION

UNSIGNALIZED

INTERSECTION

ROADWAY

SEGMENT
TOTAL
(%)
Fatal 4 (1%/33%*) 5 (1%/42%*) 3 (1%/25%*) 12 (1%)
Severe Injury 23 (4%/46%*) 20 (5%/40%*) 7 (3%/14%*) 50 (4%) Other Visible Injury 84 (15%) 80 (18%) 70 (25%) 234 (18%) Complaint of Pain 304 (55%) 181 (42%) 117 (42%) 602 (48%) PDO 136 (25%) 150 (34%) 81 (29%) 367 (29%)
Total Crashes 551 (44%/44%*) 436 (34%/40%*) 278 (22%/16%*) 1,265 Note: *Percentage of total Fatal and Severe Injury collisions 1% 4%
18%
48%
29% Fatal
Severe Injury
Other Visible Injury
Complaint of Pain
Property Damage Only

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4.6 Crash Type
Table 4-5 and Figure 4-4 summarize the proportion of all crashes by crash type which includes head-on, sideswipe, rear end, broadside, hit object, overturned, vehicle / pedestrian, other, and not stated collisions. The three most common crash types that occurred are rear end (27%), broadside (26%), and sideswipe (15%). These account for 68% of total crashes reported.

TABLE 4-5 CITYWIDE COLLISIONS BY CRASH TYPE (2015-2019) CRASH TYPE TOTAL (%)
Rear End 338 (27%)
Broadside 325 (26%)
Sideswipe 193 (15%)
Hit Object 142 (11%)
Head-On 100 (8%)
Vehicle / Pedestrian 103 (8%)
Overturned 33 (3%)
Other / Not Stated 31 (2%)
Total Crashes 1,265
FIGURE 4-4 CITYWIDE COLLISIONS BY CRASH TYPE (2015-2019) Table 4-6 summarizes the proportion of all crash types by severity. The crash types that resulted in the most fatal and severe injuries include broadside (8% fatal and 36% severe injury), vehicle / pedestrian (50% fatal and 20% severe injury), hit object (25% fatal and 10% severe injury), and rear end (14% severe injury).
8%
15%
26% 27%
11%
3%
8% 2% Head-On
Sideswipe
Rear End
Broadside
Hit Object
Overturned
Vehicle / Pedestrian
Other / Not Stated

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TABLE 4-6 CITYWIDE CRASH TYPE BY CRASH SEVERITY (2015-2019)

CRASH TYPE FATAL SEVERE
INJURY
OTHER

VISIBLE
INJURY

COMPLAINT
OF PAIN PDO TOTAL (%)
Rear End - 7 (14%) 30 (13%) 194 (32%) 107 (29%) 338 (27%) Broadside 1 (8%) 18 (36%) 67 (29%) 194 (32%) 45 (12%) 325 (26%) Sideswipe - 3 (6%) 21 (9%) 58 (10%) 111 (30%) 193 (15%) Hit Object 3 (25%) 5 (10%) 30 (13%) 37 (6%) 67 (18%) 142 (11%) Head-On 1 (8%) 2 (4%) 28 (12%) 46 (8%) 23 (6%) 100 (8%) Vehicle / Pedestrian 6 (50%) 10 (20%) 33 (14%) 52 (9%) 2 (1%) 103 (8%) Overturned 1 (8%) 4 (8%) 15 (6%) 11 (2%) 2 (1%) 33 (3%) Other / Not Stated - 1 (2%) 10 (4%) 10 (2%) 10 (3%) 31 (2%) Total 12 (1%) 50 (4%) 234 (18%) 602 (48%) 367 (29%) 1,265 Table 4-7 summarizes the proportion of all crash types by location for signalized intersections, unsignalized intersections, and roadway segments. The majority of crashes occurred at signalized intersections (44%) and unsignalized intersections (34%). Intersection crashes account for 78% of total crashes. The most common crash types at signalized intersections were rear end (33%), broadside (28%), and sideswipe (11%). The most common crash types at unsignalized intersections were broadside (23%), sideswipe (21%), and rear end (20%). The most common crash types at roadway segments are rear end (24%), broadside (24%), and hit object (15%). The most common crash types observed across all three location types were fairly consistent with the most common crash types overall: rear end (27%), broadside (26%), and sideswipe (15%).

TABLE 4-7 CITYWIDE CRASH TYPE BY CRASH LOCATION (2015-2019)

CRASH TYPE SIGNALIZED

INTERSECTION

UNSIGNALIZED

INTERSECTION

ROADWAY
SEGMENT TOTAL (%)
Rear End 182 (33%) 88 (20%) 68 (24%) 338 (27%)
Broadside 157 (28%) 101 (23%) 67 (24%) 325 (26%)
Sideswipe 61 (11%) 93 (21%) 39 (14%) 193 (15%)
Hit Object 48 (9%) 52 (12%) 42 (15%) 142 (11%)
Head-On 37 (7%) 42 (10%) 21 (8%) 100 (8%)
Vehicle / Pedestrian 43 (8%) 32 (7%) 28 (10%) 103 (8%)
Overturned 8 (1%) 19 (4%) 6 (2%) 33 (3%)
Other / Not Stated 15 (3%) 9 (2%) 7 (3%) 31 (2%)
Total 551 (44%) 436 (34%) 278 (22%) 1,265

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4.7 Primary Collision Factor
Table 4-8 and Figure 4-5 summarize the Primary Collision Factor (PCF) for crashes by California Vehicle Code violation categories. PCF violation categories that represented less than 3% of citywide collisions were graphically combined into a single category on Figure 3-5. The top primary collision factors were unsafe speed (21%), improper turning (17%), automobile rightof-way (15%), and driving or bicycling under the influence of alcohol or drugs (12%). These account for 65% of total crashes reported.

TABLE 4-8 CITYWIDE COLLISIONS BY PRIMARY COLLISION FACTOR (2015-2019) PRIMARY COLLISION FACTOR VIOLATION CATEGORY TOTAL (%)
Unsafe Speed 263 (21%)
Improper Turning 219 (17%)
Automobile Right-of-Way 187 (15%)
Driving or Bicycling Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs 153 (12%) Traffic Signals and Signs 108 (9%)
Other 78 (6%)
Unknown / Not Stated 60 (5%)
Unsafe Starting or Backing 48 (4%)
Pedestrian Right-of-Way 34 (3%)
Pedestrian Violation 34 (3%)
Wrong Side of Road* 28 (2%)
Following Too Closely* 23 (2%)
Unsafe Lane Change* 13 (1%)
Improper Passing* 7 (1%)
Hazardous Parking* 6 (<1%)
Impeding Traffic* 3 (<1%)
Brakes* 1 (<1%)
Total Crashes 1,265
Note: *PCF Category representing less than 3% of total crashes

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FIGURE 4-5 CITYWIDE COLLISIONS BY PRIMARY COLLISION FACTOR (2015-2019) Table 4-9 summarizes the proportion of PCF violation categories by severity. The PCF violation categories that resulted in the most fatal and severe injuries include pedestrian violation (42% fatal and 12% severe injury), unsafe speed (8% fatal and 16% severe injury), automobile rightof-way (16% severe injury), and traffic signals and signs (12% severe injury). Combined, these account for 66% of crashes reported.

TABLE 4-9 PRIMARY COLLISION FACTOR VIOLATION CATEGORY BY CRASH SEVERITY (2015-2019)

PRIMARY COLLISION

FACTOR VIOLATION

CATEGORY

FATAL SEVERE
INJURY
OTHER

VISIBLE
INJURY

COMPLAINT
OF PAIN PDO TOTAL (%)
Unsafe Speed 1 (8%) 8 (16%) 37 (16%) 155 (26%) 62 (17%) 263 (21%) Improper Turning 2 (17%) 3 (6%) 43 (18%) 56 (9%) 115 (31%) 219 (17%) Automobile Right-of-Way - 8 (16%) 33 (14%) 124 (21%) 22 (6%) 187 (15%) Driving or Bicycling
Under the Influence of
Alcohol or Drugs
- 7 (14%) 27 (12%) 40 (7%) 79 (22%) 153 (12%)
Traffic Signals and Signs - 6 (12%) 22 (9%) 66 (11%) 14 (4%) 108 (9%) Other 2 (17%) 1 (2%) 25 (11%) 36 (6%) 14 (4%) 78 (6%)
Unknown / Not Stated 1 (8%) 3 (6%) 12 (5%) 27 (4%) 17 (5%) 60 (5%) Unsafe Starting or Backing 2 (4%) 5 (2%) 17 (3%) 24 (7%) 48 (4%) Pedestrian Right-of-Way - 2 (4%) 11 (5%) 21 (3%) - 34 (3%) Pedestrian Violation 5 (42%) 6 (12%) 8 (3%) 15 (2%) - 34 (3%) Wrong Side of Road 1 (8%) 4 (8%) 6 (3%) 14 (2%) 3 (1%) 28 (2%) Following Too Closely - - 1 (<1%) 17 (3%) 5 (1%) 23 (2%) Unsafe Lane Change - - 1 (<1%) 8 (1%) 4 (1%) 13 (1%)
Improper Passing - - 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) 4 (1%) 7 (1%)
Hazardous Parking - - 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 4 (1%) 6 (<1%)
Impeding Traffic - - 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) - 3 (<1%)
Brakes - - - 1 (<1%) - 1 (<1%)
Total Crashes 12 (1%) 50 (4%) 234 (18%) 602 (48%) 367 (29%) 1,265 12%
21%
15% 17%
3%
3%
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4%
6%
5%
6%
DUI
Unsafe Speed
Improper Turning
Automobile ROW
Pedestrian ROW
Pedestrian Violation
Traffic Signals and Signs
Unsafe Starting or Backing
Other
Unknown / Not Stated
Categories < 3%

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Table 4-10 summarizes the proportion of PCF violation categories by location for signalized intersections, unsignalized intersections, and roadway segments. The top three PCF categories at signalized intersections were unsafe speed (25%), traffic signals and signs (16%), and automobile right-of-way (11%). The top three at unsignalized intersections were improper turning (24%), unsafe speed (18%), and automobile right-of-way (16%). The top three at roadway segments were improper turning (21%), automobile right-of-way (21%), and unsafe speed (17%). The most common PCF violation categories observed across all three location types were fairly consistent with the most common crash types overall: unsafe speed (21%), improper turning (17%), and automobile right-of-way (15%). Combined, they account for 53% of total reported crashes.

TABLE 4-10 CITYWIDE PRIMARY COLLISION BY CRASH LOCATION (2015-2019)

PRIMARY COLLISION FACTOR

VIOLATION CATEGORY

SIGNALIZED

INTERSECTION

UNSIGNLIZED

INTERSECTION

ROADWAY
SEGMENT TOTAL (%)
Unsafe Speed 139 (25%) 78 (18%) 46 (17%) 263 (21%)
Improper Turning 57 (10%) 103 (24%) 59 (21%) 219 (17%)
Automobile Right-of-Way 61 (11%) 68 (16%) 58 (21%) 187 (15%) Driving or Bicycling
Under the Influence of
Alcohol or Drugs
52 (9%) 61 (14%) 40 (14%) 153 (12%)
Traffic Signals and Signs 89 (16%) 19 (4%) - 108 (9%)
Other 27 (5%) 28 (6%) 23 (8%) 78 (6%)
Unknown / Not Stated 32 (6%) 15 (3%) 13 (5%) 60 (5%)
Unsafe Starting or Backing 20 (4%) 15 (3%) 13 (5%) 48 (4%) Pedestrian Right-of-Way 16 (3%) 16 (4%) 2 (1%) 34 (3%)
Pedestrian Violation 15 (3%) 12 (3%) 7 (3%) 34 (3%)
Wrong Side of Road 12 (2%) 10 (2%) 6 (2%) 28 (2%)
Following Too Closely 17 (3%) 3 (1%) 3 (1%) 23 (2%)
Unsafe Lane Change 8 (1%) 2 (<1%) 3 (1%) 13 (1%)
Improper Passing 5 (1%) 2 (<1%) - 7 (1%)
Hazardous Parking 1 (<1%) 4 (1%) 1 (<1%) 6 (<1%)
Impeding Traffic - - 3 (1%) 3 (<1%)
Brakes - - 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%)
Total Crashes 551 (44%) 436 (34%) 278 (22%) 1,265

4.8 Roadway User
Table 4-11 and Figure 4-6 summarize the proportion of citywide crashes by the roadway user type involved which includes automobiles, bicycles, pedestrians, and motorcycles. The majority of collisions occurred between automobiles (81%). Non-motorized roadway users were involved in 12% of collisions including bicycles (5%) and pedestrians (9%).

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TABLE 4-11 CITYWIDE COLLISIONS BY ROADWAY USER (2015-2019) ROADWAY USER TOTAL (%)
Automobiles 1,031 (81%)
Motorcycles 63 (5%)
Bicycles 59 (5%)
Pedestrians 112 (9%)
Total Crashes 1,265
FIGURE 4-6 CITYWIDE COLLISIONS BY ROADWAY USER (2015-2019) Table 4-12 and Figure 4-7 summarize the proportion of roadway user type by severity. The majority of automobile crashes resulted in other visible injury, complaint of pain, and property damage only. Of the total property damage only collisions, 99.7% were automobile collisions.

Less than 2% of total vehicle crashes resulted in a fatality or severe injury but automobiles crashes represent 42% of total fatal and 24% of total severe injury collisions. The majority of motorcycle crashes resulted in other visible injury or complaint of pain. Motorcycle crashes represent 8% of total fatal and 34% of total severe injury collisions and approximately 27% of all motorcycle crashes resulted in a severe injury. The majority of bicycle collisions resulted in other visible injury, complaint of pain, and property damage. Bicycle crashes represent 16% of total severe injury collisions and approximately 14% of all bicycle crashes resulted in a severe injury. The majority of pedestrian collisions resulted in other visible injury and complaint of pain.

Pedestrian collisions represent 50% of total fatal and 26% of total severe injury collisions.

Approximately 17% of all pedestrian collisions resulted in a fatality or severe injury. 81%
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Automobiles
Motorcycles
Bicycles
Pedestrians