La Mesa City Council
February 27, 2024

LA MESA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA

A Regular Meeting

Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 6:00 p.m.

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

Mayor Mark Arapostathis
Vice Mayor Laura Lothian
Councilmember Patricia N. Dillard
Councilmember Colin Parent
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 DILLARD

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 POLICE CHIEF’S QUARTERLY OPERATIONS REPORT 1

5.2 BOARD AND COMMISSION WORK PLANS 16
• COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND VETERANS COMMISSION
• ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
• HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
• LA MESA COMMUNITY PARKING COMMISSION
• MOBILITY COMMISSION

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 APPOINTMENTS

8.1 RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CITY’S COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD
25 Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Recommended Motion:

The Mayor appoint members to fill the openings on the City’s Community Police Oversight Board, with the approval of the Council, and adopt the Resolution confirming the appointments.

9. 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.

10. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 10.1 through 10.9)
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.

Recommended Motion:

Approve Consent Calendar Items 10.1 through 10.9.

10.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT

OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING
Recommended Motion:

Approve.

10.2 APPROVAL OF THE 2024 COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT

BOARD WORK PLAN
29 Staff Reference: Mr. Dedmon
Recommended Motion:

Approve.

10.3 RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE GROSSMONT UNION HIGH

SCHOOL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE COMMUNITY

SERVICES COMMISSION
37 Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

10.4 UPDATE TO ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY A-4: PUBLIC COMMENT

FOR CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD AND COMMISSION MEETINGS
40 Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Recommended Motion:

Approve.

10.5 RESOLUTIONS FOR THE 2023 STREET RESURFACING PROJECT 48 Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolutions.
a. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE LOW BID FOR BID 24-05

AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE
2023 ANNUAL STREET RESURFACING PROJECT TO
QUALITY CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING, INC.

Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.
b. RESOLUTION APPROVING A TASK ORDER TO ARDURRA
GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION

MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE
2023 STREET RESURFACING PROJECT
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

10.6 RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 12.44.130 OF THE LA MESA

MUNICIPAL CODE INSTALLING A DISABLED PERSONS PARKING
SPACE AT 7943 PASADENA AVENUE
63 Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

10.7 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SIXTH

AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA

MESA AND SAN DIEGO METROPOLITAN TRANSIT SYSTEM (MTS)

FOR ADMINISTRATION OF TAXICAB AND OTHER FOR-HIRE

VEHICLE REGULATIONS
67 Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

10.8 RESOLUTION APPROVING A MILITARY USE POLICY AND THE

CONTINUED USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT FOR POLICE
SERVICES PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481 (GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 7071 ET SEQ)
72 Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

10.9 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND

APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE URBAN AREA

SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) BY APPROVING THE ADDITION OF THE GRANT FUNDS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET

CONTINGENT UPON ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT
106
Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

11. STAFF REPORT

11.1 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING PHASE 4

EXPENDITURE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE
INCLUDING:
158

ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC CALMING FOR NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS,

SHALLOW SUBSIDY PROGRAM FOR RENT BURDENED SENIORS,
EXPANDED PUBLIC ARTS, ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL FAÇADE

IMPROVEMENT GRANTS, AND STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS
Staff Reference: Ms. Lee
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution approving the City Council American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Ad Hoc Subcommittee's proposed Phase 4 ARPA expenditures of $2,050,570, to include: (1) Citywide Traffic Calming Measures; (2) Shallow Subsidy Housing Program for Seniors; (3) Artists to Work Public Art Program; (4) Commercial Façade and Property Improvement Grant Program; and (5) Boulevard Drive and 69th Street Storm Drain Infrastructure Capital Project.

12. HEARING

12.1 CONSIDERATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 – 2025 COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ACTION PLAN AND A
REQUEST TO CIRCULATE THE CDBG ACTION PLAN FOR A 30 DAY

PUBLIC REVIEW
166
Staff Review: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:

Close the hearing.

Recommended Motion:

Accept the proposed CDBG Action Plan priorities and direct staff to circulate for public review the draft Fiscal Year 2024-2025 CDBG Action Plan and return to Council, for final review and approval after the 30-day public review process.

13. COUNCIL INITIATED

13.1 CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATE ACTION TO CONSIDER THE

COSTS, MECHANICS, AND LOGISTICS FOR PROVIDING PAINTED

STREET PARKING LINES IN LA MESA, AKA PARKING T'S - MAYOR

ARAPOSTATHIS AND VICE MAYOR LOTHIAN
273

14. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)

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

16. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS

17. ADJOURNMENT
DATE: February 27, 2024
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ray Sweeney, Chief of Police
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: POLICE CHIEF’S QUARTERLY OPERATIONS REPORT
Please see the attached report for the 4th Quarter.

Quarterly Report
4th Quarter 2023
Ray Sweeney, Chief of Police
Prepared by Crime Analysis

1 Crime Trends and Statistics
The 4th quarter of 2023 concluded with 20.6 crimes per thousand residents compared to

23.8 crimes per thousand in the 4th quarter of 2022, which represents a 14% decrease in the number of crimes. During this period violent crime increased 31.4% and property crime decreased 20.8%.

FBI Part 1 Crimes, 4th Quarter Year to Date
Historical Violent Crime Comparison, 4th Quarter Year to Date While incidents of homicide remained relatively the same compared to last year, incidents of rape, robbery and aggravated assault increased. All rapes reported in the 4th Quarter

2 of 2023 were committed by an individual known to the victim. Fifty-six (56) percent of aggravated assaults were domestic violence related during the 4th quarter of 2023.

Overall, the total number of robberies committed in 2023 year-to-date increased 36.2% compared to 2022. Forty (40) percent of all robberies were closed by arrest year-to-date in 2023.

Case Clearances
In December 2023 there was a series of robberies at gas stations and liquor stores across the County. Over the course of a single night during this series, the suspects targeted 11 stores in La Mesa, Santee, San Diego, Spring Valley, Lakeside and Escondido. Through the collaboration of the law enforcement community, the suspects were identified and arrested. In total they were responsible for over 25 cases in San Diego County. Three La Mesa businesses were targeted in this series. Prosecution of this case is ongoing.

On November 17, 2023, a victim was robbed at gunpoint in the 6800 block of Century Street in La Mesa. The victim arranged to purchase a PlayStation 5 (PS5) from an individual selling the gaming console on Facebook Marketplace. When the victim met with the seller, the seller produced a handgun and demanded money from the victim. After the victim complied, the suspect fled on foot. La Mesa Police Detectives were able to identify the suspect, a 16-year-old resident of Poway, and learned he was arrested in San Diego a week after the robbery and a firearm was recovered during that arrest. Detectives submitted additional charges on the juvenile to the Juvenile District Attorney. Prosecution of this case is ongoing.

Historical Property Crime Comparison, 4th Quarter Year to Date

3 Compared to the previous year, residential burglary increased 43.5%, commercial burglary decreased 21.2%, theft decreased 29.4%, and auto theft decreased 1.1%.

Case Clearances
On December 2, 2023, a residential burglary occurred in the 7400 block of Eastridge Drive while the residents were at home. Credit cards stolen during the burglary were subsequently used at numerous business in San Diego County. Through review of surveillance footage provided by neighbors, and businesses where the suspect made fraudulent purchases, investigators were able to identify the license plate of the vehicle associated with the burglary. Two subjects were identified; it was determined that they were residents of Lake Elsinore, California. Additional related cases that had occurred in San Diego and La Mesa were identified through investigative leads. One of the two suspects was contacted by law enforcement within the County and the La Mesa Detective was notified. The suspect was transported to La Mesa Police station for questioning and subsequently arrested for three cases of burglary and auto theft. He was booked into Central Jail. Other local agencies have since booked the suspect with charges related to additional cases. Recovered stolen property has been returned to victims in La Mesa as well as in Riverside County.

During the months of November and December, a wanted subject was breaking into vacant residences at the District Apartments, located at 8728 Fletcher Parkway. The subject was wanted for burglary and identity theft related charges and was aware that he had a felony arrest warrant. On two previous occasions, the subject fled from La Mesa Police Officers, evading arrest by jumping out a second story window of an apartment he had broken into. On Monday, December 11, 2023, a manager of the apartment complex at 8515 Chloe Avenue called to report a subject inside a vacant unit at the complex. La Mesa Police Officers responded, established a perimeter to prevent the subject from evading arrest, and attempted to call the subject outside. The subject refused to exit the apartment and indicated that he would respond with violence if officers tried to arrest him.

The Special Response Team was activated, along with Crisis Negotiators, and a 4-hour stand-off ensued. The subject was ultimately taken into custody and arrested for his felony warrant and additional charges related to the La Mesa burglary cases and felony resisting a peace officer. No injuries were sustained by the involved officers or the subject.

Supervised Persons in the City
Registered Sex Offenders
There are currently ninety-nine (99) active sex registrants in the city, seven (7) of whom are transient individuals. Throughout the year, patrol officers conduct compliance checks on the registrants living in La Mesa. Two (2) registrants were out of compliance during the 4th Quarter of 2023, meaning they have not completed their annual or monthly check-in and residency verification as required.

4 Traffic Unit
Traffic Collisions
2023
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr YTD
Total Traffic Collisions 102 71 85 62 320
Collisions Involving Injury 63 39 56 35 193
Total Vehicle Occupants Reporting Injury 78 52 69 35 234 Occupants Reporting Serious Injury 4 1 2 3 10
Fatality 0 0 0 1 1
Top Three Collision Locations

1. Fletcher and Grossmont Center Drive

2. Baltimore and Fletcher Parkway

3. Baltimore and El Cajon Boulevard
Traffic Enforcement Operations 4th Quarter
Date Enforcement Operations Focus Location Total Officers 11/29/2023 Traffic Enforcement Speed Citywide 2
12/16/2023 DUI Enforcement DUI Citywide 3
12/22/2023 DUI Checkpoint DUI Citywide 11
12/22/2023 DUI Enforcement DUI Citywide 2
12/29/2023 DUI Enforcement DUI Citywide 2
Community Engagement and Information Sharing
Social Media
Social Media Platform Followers
Nextdoor 23,858 La Mesa Residents
Facebook 7,857
X (formerly Twitter) 5,634
Instagram 3,773

5 During the 4th quarter, the Social Media Team shared information with the public related to Halloween and holiday season safety, including residential security measures and seasonal scams.

School Resource Officer
The School Resource Officers selection process occurred during this quarter. The first officer will begin their new assignment in Q1 of 2024.

Events and Presentations
On October 4th, the La Mesa Police Department hosted Coffee with a Cop at Brew Coffee Spot for National Coffee with a Cop Day. The Department looks forward to these quarterly gatherings with the community to address concerns and engage in dialog.

On October 5th, the La Mesa Chamber of Commerce honored men and women from police, fire, and EMS that serve our community at the 15th Annual Salute to Local Heroes event. Detective Jamie Roberts, Officer Hannah Rost, Downtown Operations Assistant Slawomir Stojanowski, and Retired Senior Volunteer Clarke Stillwagen were the 2023 honorees.

During the 4th quarter, the Department hosted the 2023 Citizen’s Academy. La Mesa Police Department's Citizens’ Academy is a free six-week program, where attendees participate in discussions about patrol procedures, traffic investigations, community policing and many other topics. The Department hosted 15 attendees during the academy.

On October 28th, La Mesa Police, in partnership with the DEA, hosted a Drug Take Back day in the parking lot of the station. This recurring event helps La Mesa residents dispose of unused and expired medication safely.

Crime Prevention and Outreach Services
Neighborhood Watch Meetings 3
Community Presentations 3
Residential Security Inspections 2
Commercial Security Inspection 2
Officer Ohlendorf presents
on patrol operations during
the 2023 Citizen’s Academy.

6 Every year on the first Saturday in December, La Mesa Police Department volunteers with law enforcement
agencies countywide to take local underprivileged kids
on a holiday shopping trip for free. Nominated by their schools, the kids are taken to Sea World for breakfast
and then to Target where they are given a $200 gift
certificate to shop for the holidays. The 28th annual Shop with a Cop event was held December 3rd and sponsored
300 kids from across the County. The region’s law
enforcement agencies raise money for the event by
holding sporting events, barbeques, and raffles throughout the year.

On December 14th, the Department hosted a Hate Crime Forum in collaboration with the San Diego District Attorney’s Office. Staff shared information and answered questions regarding hate crimes and hate incidents with residents and community partners.

Staffing and Training
New Officers
Officer Miguel Zarate and Officer Ashley Ufers completed their field training this quarter.

Police Academy Graduates
Police Officer Trainee Chris Hutson started the Police Academy on December 12th, 2024.

He is scheduled to graduate in June 2024.

Hiring Updates
Lateral Police Officer Mikhael Mikhael was hired during the 4rd Quarter and began his Field Training in December.

Vacancies
The Department currently has three vacancies for police officer and one vacancy for police dispatcher. Applications are being accepted for the following positions: Police Officer Lateral/Academy Graduate, Police Officer Trainee, and Police Dispatcher. Please visit the City of La Mesa’s website for more information or to apply.

Position Authorized Filled Vacancies
Sworn Officers 70 67 3
Dispatchers 12 11 1
Community Service Officers 4 4 0
Lieutenant Conlon and Sergeant Patrick were
excited to support local youth at the 2023
Shop with a Cop event.

7 Promotions
No promotions during the fourth quarter.

Officer Training
During the 4th quarter, all sworn personnel completed scenario based Mobile Field Force training and firearms qualifications, which also included Less Lethal Training.

Department Demographics
Department Wellness
The Department remains committed to the wellness of our staff and we offer a variety of resources to our police officers and professional staff. Our Peer Support Team responded to several call-outs during the past quarter to support staff who were impacted by critical incidents. Our Facility Dog, Declan, has also been called upon to provide his unconditional love and support to those team members impacted by trauma, stress, and the oftenchallenging realities of first responder work. The La Mesa Police Department contracts with a local mental health clinician who is culturally competent in assisting first responders Race/Ethnicity Total Officers Percent of Officers
Asian 1 1.5%
Black or African American 4 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16 24.2%
White 45 68.2%
Grand Total 66 100.0%

8 with processing life and work trauma. This clinician is an invaluable asset and helps us protect our people so they can continue to protect you.

Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA) Reporting
The Racial and Identity Profiling Act of 2015 prohibits racial and identity profiling by law enforcement, and requires all agencies to annually report vehicle and pedestrian stop information, as well as citizen complaints of profiling, to the California Attorney General’s Office. The La Mesa Police Department began collecting stop information in 2022 in compliance with the legislation. Data for 2022 was reported to the Department of Justice at the beginning of the 2nd Quarter of 2023 and data for 2023 will be reported to DOJ during the 2nd Quarter of 2024. The latest report from the California RIPA Board can be found on the California Attorney General’s website by following the link:
https://oag.ca.gov/ab953/board/reports
California Incident Based Reporting
Historically, the La Mesa Police Department has reported crime statistics using the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Summary Statistics program with the FBI. California and the nation have now transitioned to new standardized reporting systems: the California Incident Based Reporting System (CIBRS) and the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS). These new systems allow for robust reporting of fifty-two offense types, an increase from 8 offense types under UCR. Reported data includes case detail information to more accurately analyze crime trends state-wide and nationally. The La Mesa Police Department will begin reporting quarterly crime statistics to the public in CIBRS format beginning in the 1st quarter of 2024. UCR statistics will continue to be published for historical comparison.

La Mesa Police Department
Quarterly Crime Statistics - 4th Quarter 2023
2023 2022 YTD
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr YTD YTD % Change Homicide 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 1 100.0%
Cleared 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 2 1 100.0%
Rape 2 5 2 3 3 3 9 6 21 12 75.0%
Cleared 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 -100.0%
Robbery 8 11 20 8 18 10 12 24 64 47 36.2%
Cleared 5 3 13 4 10 7 7 11 35 25 40.0%
Aggravated Assault 23 27 33 42 36 45 39 36 156 125 24.8% Cleared 9 8 16 20 21 24 18 23 86 53 62.3%
2023 2022 YTD
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr YTD YTD % Change Residential 11 23 15 13 22 22 20 25 89 62 43.5%
Commercial 18 26 31 24 22 27 16 13 78 99 -21.2%
Burglary Total 29 49 46 37 44 49 36 38 167 161 3.7%
Cleared 3 4 8 3 7 17 14 7 45 18 150.0%
Car Prowl (Included in Theft) 61 43 46 58 47 48 36 52 183 208 -12.0% Theft > $400 116 95 114 116 79 98 68 73 318 441 -27.9%
Theft $400 or less 120 116 96 117 107 82 56 65 310 449 -31.0% Theft Total 236 211 210 233 186 180 124 138 628 890 -29.4% Cleared 16 17 16 22 42 25 16 9 92 71 29.6%
Auto Theft 56 38 43 52 46 39 57 45 187 189 -1.1%
Cleared 2 1 0 5 4 0 6 3 13 8 62.5%
2023 2022 YTD
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr YTD YTD % Change Total Violent 33 43 56 53 57 58 62 66 243 185 31.4%
Cleared* 45.5% 25.6% 51.8% 47.2% 54.4% 53.4% 43.5% 51.5% 50.6% 43.2% 17.1% Total Property 321 298 299 322 276 268 217 221 982 1240 -20.8% Cleared* 6.5% 7.4% 8.0% 9.3% 19.2% 15.7% 16.6% 8.6% 15.3% 7.8% 95.3% FBI Index 354 341 355 375 333 326 279 287 1225 1425 -14.0% Cleared* 10.2% 9.7% 14.9% 14.7% 25.2% 22.4% 22.6% 18.5% 22.3% 12.4% 79.4% Violent Rate per 1000 Pop. 4.1/K 3.1/K
Property Rate per 1000 Pop. 16.5/K 20.7/K
Index Rate per 1000 Pop. 20.6/K 23.8/K
2022
Violent Crime
Property Crime
Totals
2022
2022
2023
2023
2023
Prepared by LMPD Crime Analysis, 01/15/24
*Percentage change by number of crimes cleared.

N/A = Not Applicable

La Mesa Police Department
Robbery and Theft - 4th Quarter 2023
2023 2022 YTD
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr YTD YTD % Change Street/Highway 1 2 6 2 6 5 3 4 18 11 63.6%
Commercial 3 4 10 3 9 4 6 11 30 20 50.0%
Gas or Service Station 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 -100.0%
Chain Store 0 1 2 1 1 0 1 6 8 4 100.0%
Residential 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 -1 2 1 100.0%
Bank 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 -100.0%
Miscellaneous 0 3 2 1 1 0 1 4 6 6 0.0%
Robbery Total 8 11 20 8 18 10 12 24 64 47 36.2%
Cleared 5 3 13 4 10 7 7 11 35 25 40.0%
YTD Clearance Rate 55%
2023 2022 YTD
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr YTD YTD % Change Pocket-Picking 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
Purse Snatching 2 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 5 -80.0%
Shoplifting 33 36 35 40 47 34 23 24 128 144 -11.1%
From Motor Vehicles 98 86 76 76 66 72 44 60 242 336 -28.0% Motor Vehicle Parts & Acc. 46 34 54 53 29 29 17 25 100 187 -46.5% Bicycles 5 10 7 10 5 9 4 5 23 32 -28.1%
From Buildings 30 27 20 34 29 24 20 19 92 111 -17.1%
From Coin Operated Mach. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
All Others 22 17 17 19 10 12 15 5 42 75 -44.0%
Theft Total 236 211 210 233 186 180 124 138 628 890 -29.4% Cleared 16 17 16 22 42 25 16 9 92 71 29.6%
YTD Clearance Rate 15%
2022
Robbery
Theft
2022 2023
2023
Prepared by LMPD Crime Analysis, 01/15/24
N/A = Not Applicable

La Mesa Police Department
Patrol Statistics - 4th Quarter 2023
2023 2022 YTD
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr YTD YTD % Change Primary 5428 4770 4658 4562 4405 4986 5227 4682 19300 19418 -0.6% Officer Initiated 1627 1164 1128 1557 2128 2040 2410 1894 8472 5476 54.7% Reports Taken 1252 1193 1296 1426 1361 1260 1343 1222 5186 5167 0.4% Arrests Made 256 269 283 309 380 404 341 323 1448 1117 29.6% 5150 Detentions 96 99 82 69 89 83 106 78 356 346 2.9%
Citations 390 214 157 194 398 492 707 347 1944 955 103.6% Parking/ Muni Code Citations 103 75 77 71 119 138 134 115 506 326 55.2% Field Interviews 147 137 128 251 228 225 143 127 723 663 9.0% 2022 2023
Prepared by LMPD Crime Analysis, 01/15/24 N/A = Not Applicable

La Mesa Police Department
Additional Detailed Statistics - 4th Quarter 2023
Robbery Location Type 2023 Cleared % Solved
Street/Highway 18 7 38.9%
Commercial 30 21 70.0%
Gas or Service Station 0 0 N/C
Chain Store 8 4 50.0%
Residential 2 1 50.0%
Bank 0 0 N/C
Miscellaneous 6 2 33.3%
Total 64 35 54.7%
2023 2022 YTD
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr YTD YTD % Change Ghost Gun(s) Recovered Incident 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 2 2 0.0% Fentanyl Related Incident 6 7 5 8 3 1 2 5 11 26 -57.7%
Naloxone Used Incident 6 2 2 2 5 0 2 3 10 12 -16.7%
Reported Hate Crimes 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
A single incident may reflected in each appliable category, dependent on incident circumstances. 2023 2022 YTD
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr YTD YTD % Change Race 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
Religion* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
Sexual Orientation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
Gender 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
Citizenship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
None/Unknown Bias 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
2023 2022 YTD
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr YTD YTD % Change Communications 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
Violence 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
Vandalism 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
N/C: Not Calculable
Each reported hate crime is listed twice, once under the relevant bias motivation and again under the category of offensive act.

Data are only available for incidents reported to the La Mesa Police Department. *During the 2nd and 3rd quarters of 2023, there were a total of three reported incidents of flyers containing antisemitic messages distributed on La Mesa streets. No crimes were committed and, thus, not reflected above, but the incidents were documented and investigated. There were no incidents in the 4th quarter.

There are 37 reportable bias motivations and 14 reportable offensive acts. To facilitate a more readable data table, only the bias motivations and offensive acts for reported hate crimes will be broken down under each category.

Crimes by Offensive Act 2022 2023
Robbery Clearances
Year to Date Totals
2022
2023
Details of Hate Crimes Reported to Law Enforcement
Incidents of Special Study and County Interest
2023
Crimes by Bias Motivation 2022
Prepared by LMPD Crime Analysis, 01/15/24 N/A = Not Applicable Page 14 of 275 N/C = Not Calculable La Mesa Police Department
Communications - 4th Quarter 2023
2023 2022 YTD
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr YTD YTD % Change 9-1-1 7106 7024 7459 7164 6899 7338 7038 6970 28245 28753 -1.8% 9-1-1 Answer Time 1 100% 99% 100% 100% 98% 98% 99% 99% 99% 100% N/A Total Calls For Service 2 13828 13840 14439 14163 14319 14548 14935 13604 57406 56270 2.0% Source:
9-1-1 6250 6234 6665 6342 6251 6476 6379 6242 25348 25491 -0.6% Text 9-1-1 3 5 10 10 12 18 16 28 9 71 37 91.9%
Non-Emergency 5342 5656 5870 5458 5202 5367 5438 4819 20826 22326 -6.7% Officer Initiated 2060 1709 1583 2112 2627 2458 2826 2271 10182 7464 36.4% Walk Ins 171 231 311 239 238 231 264 263 996 952 4.6%
HOME 4 617 657 549 417 435 384 447 391 1657 2240 -26.0% 4 The Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement (HOME) is an initiative of the City of La Mesa, in collaboration with the La Mesa Police Department.

LMPD Dispatchers route the HOME team (City outreach workers) as primary responders to non-emergency calls for service that do not require a police presence.
2022 2023
2 Calls for Service include all calls that generate agency response and officer initiated contact including, assisting citizens, traffic stops, pedestrian stops, front counter contacts, extra patrol, etc.
3 Capacity to accept texts via 9-1-1 began January 2021. 1 9-1-1 Answer Time indicates the average percentage of 9-1-1 calls answered by the State Ringtime Standard. Beginning 03/01/23, the State Ringtime Standard is 90% within 15 seconds, and 95% within 20 seconds.

Prepared by LMPD Crime Analysis, 01/16/24 N/A = Not Available

DATE: February 27, 2024
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Megan Wiegelman, City Clerk
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: BOARD AND COMMISSION 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 February meetings, 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 February 27, 2024, meeting.

Attachments:

A. Community Relations and Veterans Commission
B. Environmental Sustainability Commission
C. Historic Preservation Commission
D. La Mesa Community Parking Commission
E. Mobility Commission

COMMUNITY RELATIONS & VETERANS

COMMISSION
Work Plan
FY2024
Goals should be consistent with the City’s goals:
• Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe • Ensure a strong financial outlook through careful planning, sustainable service levels, and fiscal sustainability
• Promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home • Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community • Nurture an organizational culture where employees are recognized for the delivery of high-quality services to the community
Staffing Department: Community Services Department

GOALS DUE DATE TRACKING MILESTONES STATUS

1. Host speakers or events
to educate commission and
public about resources
related to veterans, seniors,
disabled and the community
at large.

Ongoing Host minimum of (3)
presentations February to
December 2024. Track
attendance at meetings.

Disseminate calendar via
social media.

2. Participate in City or
community events.

Ongoing,
throughout year
Volunteer or have a table top
at community events to
increase Commission’s
visibility.

3. Participate in Veteran Day
event
November 2024 Assist with a local Veterans
Day event.

4. Attend meetings in area of
interest at other
organizations and report
back to Commission and
City Council.

Ongoing, monthly Members attend meetings
throughout County and share
resources.

5. Recognize La Mesa
citizens, veterans,
organizations and
businesses.

Ongoing
nominations,
monthly/quarterly
recognition
Accept, review and present
Good Neighbor awards.

Recognize military residents.

2.73.070 - Mission, duties and functions.
(a) The mission of the Community Relations and Veterans Commission is to address the needs and concerns of senior adults, the disabled, veterans, and the community-at-large, and develop activities which promote positive community relations in the city of La Mesa. (b) The commission shall have the following duties and functions:
(1) Provide a forum for discussion by the commission and the community on senior adult, disabled, veterans, and human relations issues;
(2) Plan, participate in, and/or help sponsor events dealing with senior adult, the disabled, veterans, and human relations issues, which promote positive relations within the community; and (3) Consult with other community organizations, senior groups, veteran-related associations, and organizations serving the disabled community to best coordinate the activities of the commission.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
Work Plan
2024
Goals should be consistent with the City’s goals:
• Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe • Ensure a strong financial outlook through careful planning, sustainable service levels, and fiscal sustainability
• Promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home • Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community • Nurture an organizational culture where employees are recognized for the delivery of high-quality services to the community
Staffing Department: Public Works Department – Environmental Services Division

GOALS DUE
DATE

TRACKING MILESTONES STATUS

1. Support City
staff on the
Climate Action
Plan (CAP)
Update
Ongoing 1.1. Assist City staff in community outreach and educational activities (e.g., workshops, surveys,
tabling, educational material development, and review
of public comment) in support of the CAP Update

1.2. Work with City staff and consultant to advise in the development of community informed CAP Update
centered on equitable and inclusive outreach

1.3. Support City staff in the development in new and
updated measures and key actions through ad hoc
subcommittees, research, program development,
community outreach, etc.

In
progress

2. Support the
City’s
implementation
of CAP
Measures
Ongoing 2.1. In response to the City’s declared Climate Emergency (Resolution 2021-020 and Resolution 2022-010),
support City staff in the development and
implementation of new and urgent GHG reduction
actions that go beyond existing measures identified in
the CAP

2.2. Increase active transportation modes to reduce GHG emissions and support City staff in the development
and implementation of transportation programs and
projects, including:
a. Research, review, and recommend
infrastructure and active transportation
projects, plans, and educational outreach
(CAP Measures T-1 & T2)
b. Analyze citywide mode share study (CAP
Measures T-3 & T-4)
c. Promote alternative transportation (bike, walk,
bus, trolley) to community events
d. Conduct outreach to gather community input
on electric vehicles (EVs) and infrastructure
and equipment, educate community members
about EVs, and support the pursuit of grant
funding to install new EV infrastructure and
equipment in the City (CAP Measure T-5)
In
progress

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION

2.3. Support City staff with the development and
implementation of waste diversion and reduction
programs, including:
a. Promote events such as educational
workshops and Litter Free La Mesa
Community Cleanups (CAP Measure SW-3)
b. Waste diversion programs at local schools
(CAP Measure SW-3)
c. Waste reduction and diversion research,
education, and program development
(CAP Measure SW-3)

2.4. Support City staff in implementing the
recommendations identified in the Urban Forest
Management Plan (CAP Measures GI-1 & GI-2)

2.5. Host a water conservation, rainwater collection, and wastewater focused workshop to share information on
water efficient landscaping in partnership with Helix
Water District (CAP Measures W-1 and W-2)

2.6. Support continued outreach for the La Mesa Green
Business Network to encourage enrollment in the
certification program and host outreach events on
green business initiatives and best practices

3. Lead
Building
Energy
Efficiency and
Sustainability
Ongoing 3.1. As directed by City Council on July 26, 2022, support City Staff to explore building energy efficiency and
sustainability to reduce GHG emissions

3.2. With the support of City staff, host public workshops to share information on building weatherization and
electrification for existing buildings

3.3. Assist City staff with the implementation of the
California Green Building Standards Code and
monitor updates for future codes

3.4. Support regional energy efficiency and renewable
energy initiatives (e.g. San Diego Community Power’s
Power 100 Program)
In
progress

Historic Preservation Commission
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Work Plan
2024
Goals should be consistent with the City’s goals:
 Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe  Ensure a strong financial outlook through careful planning, sustainable service levels, and fiscal sustainability
 Promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home  Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community  Nurture an organizational culture where employees are recognized for the delivery of high-quality services to the community
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 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  Continue to review applications for
Certificates of Appropriateness
 Continue to recommend to the City
Council requests for local historic
landmark designation
 Encourage the protection,
enhancement, appreciation and use
of structures of historical, cultural,
architectural, community or aesthetic
value.

On going

Historic Preservation Commission
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LMMC 25.01.060 - Historic preservation commission.

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

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.

COMMUNITY PARKING COMMISSION
E:\Ldedmon\Parking Operations\Parking Commission\Work Plan\2023\ Work Plan
2024
Goals should be consistent with the City’s goals:
• Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe • Ensure a strong financial outlook through careful planning, sustainable service levels, and fiscal sustainability
• Promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home • Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community • Nurture an organizational culture where employees are recognized for the delivery of high-quality services to the community
Staffing Department: City Manager’s Office

GOALS DUE DATE

TRACKING

MILESTONES STATUS

1. Lemon Ave. Parking Lot
Improvement Project (including
installation of public EV charging
stations)
*Supports CAP Measure(s):

E-4: Public Lighting
T-1: Bicycle Infrastructure
Development
T-3: Transportation Demand
Management
T-5: Alternative Refueling
Infrastructure Development
GI-1: Urban Forest Master Plan
Near-term Under construction Under construction

2. Allison Ave. Parking Lot
Improvement Project
*Supports CAP Measure(s):

E-4: Public Lighting
T-1: Bicycle Infrastructure
Development
T-3: Transportation Demand
Management
T-5: Alternative Refueling
Infrastructure Development
GI-1: Urban Forest Master Plan
Ongoing Make recommendation
to Council
Develop scope of work
Identify Fund 206
funding

3. Parking survey
*Supports CAP Measure(s):

T-3: Transportation Demand
Management
Annual Field Counts Annually

4. Repair & Maintenance of
Parking Lots
*Supports CAP Measure(s):

Near-term Complete assessment
of all municipal lots
Annually

COMMUNITY PARKING COMMISSION
E:\Ldedmon\Parking Operations\Parking Commission\Work Plan\2023\ T-1: Bicycle Infrastructure
Development

5. Research new parking
management technology to
replace coin-only meters and
possibly smart meters on-street
and in municipal lots
*Supports CAP Measure(s):

T-3: Transportation Demand
Management
Near-term Research technology
options; make
recommendation to
Council
Ongoing

6. Review of Parking Meter and
Parking Permit Pricing
*Supports CAP Measure(s):

T-3 Transportation Demand
Management
Near-term By end of 2024
calendar year
La Mesa Municipal Code

2.80.080 - Powers and duties.

The La Mesa community parking commission shall exercise the powers and duties as provided in this title. In addition, the commission may consider other parking issues as directed by the city council of the city of La Mesa and as set forth within the organization, rules, and procedures of the La Mesa Community Parking Commission.

MOBILITY COMMISSION
Work Plan
2024
Goals should be consistent with the City’s goals:
• Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe • Ensure a strong financial outlook through careful planning, sustainable service levels, and fiscal sustainability
• Promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home • Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community • Nurture an organizational culture where employees are recognized for the delivery of high-quality services to the community
Staffing Department: Public Works Department – Traffic Engineering Section

GOALS DUE DATE TRACKING MILESTONES STATUS

1. Continuation of the Neighborhood
Traffic Management Program
implementation and program
adjustments
Annual
a. Prepare and present draft annual
report to Mobility Commission for
approval prior to City Council.
b. Staff to recommend program
adjustments as needed
2a. Vision Zero policy
implementation and monitoring,
support with CAP measure T1
Annual
a. Work with staff to identify and
recommend potential Capital
Improvements Projects to City
Council for budgetary
consideration
2b. Climate Action Plan in support
of CAP Measure T1, E4A, and E4B Annual
a. Work with staff to identify and
recommend potential Capital
Improvements Projects to City
Council for budgetary
consideration. Mobility
commission will be directed to
work with the Environmental
Sustainability Commission to
better support the CAP measures.
2c. Transportation Demand
Management and Parking Demand
Management in support of CAP
Measure T3 and T4
Annual
b. Work with staff to develop
transportation demand
management and parking
demand management policies for
city council consideration

3. Commissioners to attend mobility
related public meetings on a
rotating basis.

Ongoing

4. Commissioners to attend
continuing education as available
and/or provide updates at meetings.

Ongoing

DATE: February 27, 2024
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Megan Wiegelman, CMC, City Clerk
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CITY’S COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD
On February 13th, the City Council interviewed applicants who were interested in being appointed or reappointed to the City’s Community Police Oversight Board. At the Council meeting on February 27th, the Mayor will make the appointments to the City’s Community Police Oversight Board with the approval of the City Council.

The Community Police Oversight Board (“CPOB”) has six Board Member seats open for appointment or reappointment. The openings are for the following seats:
 An advocate for people experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, mental health or other social issues;
 Police Beat 1 representative;
 Police Beat 2 representative;
 Police Beat 3 representative; and
 Police Beat 4 representative.

The applications from the citizens who wish to be considered for appointment or reappointment to the CPOB are on file in the office of the City Clerk. Attached is a matrix outlining the categories each applicant is eligible to fill.

Staff recommends the Mayor appoint members to fill the openings on the City’s Community Police Oversight Board, with the approval of the Council, and adopt the attached resolution confirming the appointments.

Attachments

APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE

Police Beat 1 Police Beat 2 Police Beat 3 Police Beat 4 Advocate for People
Experiencing Homelessness,
Substance Abuse, Mental
Health, or Other Social
Issues
Manuel Gomez Leroy Johnson Aaron Landau
Frank Harris III Peggy Lewis
Aaron Landau Rebekah Winfree
Dr. Jeffrey Scott McIllwain

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CITY’S COMMUNITY POLICE

OVERSIGHT BOARD
___________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, terms on the City of La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board have expired; and
WHEREAS, the list of persons below has been recommended to the City Council for appointment to said City of La Mesa Board.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the following are hereby appointed and/or reappointed as members of the City of La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board, with their terms 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 dates stated below, or until their successors are appointed and qualified:

Community Police Oversight Board: 3 appointments
(Name) is appointed as the advocate for people experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, mental health, or other social issues representative for term ending December 31, 2026
(Name) is appointed as the Police Beat 1 representative for term ending December 31, 2026.
(Name) is appointed/reappointed as the Police Beat 2 representative for term ending December 31, 2026.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 27
th day of February 2024, 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. 2024- , 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: February 27, 2024
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Megan Wiegelman, City Clerk
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE 2024 COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD

WORK PLAN
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.

Attached is the 2024 Community Police Oversight Board Work Plan for Council review and approval.

Attachment:

A. Community Police Oversight Board Work Plan

COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD
1 Work Plan
FY2024
Goals should be consistent with the City’s goals:
● Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe ● Ensure a strong financial outlook through careful planning, sustainable service levels, and fiscal sustainability
● Promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home ● Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community ● Nurture an organizational culture where employees are recognized for the delivery of highquality services to the community Staffing Department: City Manager’s Office

GOALS DUE
DATE

TRACKING MILESTONES STATUS
Work Plan Item 1: Continue to collect data to gather information for the purpose of measuring change over time

1. Continue to collect data (i.e.
arrests, stop data, etc.) and use
RIPA, TrueNorth Community Survey,
and CPOB survey data to gather
information to measure change over
time.

Ongoing 1.1 Use data sources such as RIPA,
TrueNorth Community Survey, and
CPOB survey, along with other sources
to analyze data and report results.

1.2 Present update on data collection to
CPOB once per year.

Ongoing

2. Work with the City, local
universities, and research institutions
to collect, review, and update data
regarding community sensing and
attitudes towards policies and
practices of the LMPD.

Ongoing 2.1 Create survey to achieve baseline
information to measure over time.

2.2 Update survey accordingly.

Ongoing
Work Plan Item 2: Receive ongoing training and continuing educational training for all new and current CPOB members

1. Receive confidentiality training
(from legal counsel) for the purpose
of reviewing personnel or other
documents that are protected by
privacy laws.

Ongoing 1.1 Continue receiving updated training by
December 31, 2024. Add Discussion Item
regarding training dates throughout the year
to a future CPOB agenda (board meeting).

Ongoing

2. Receive training on LMPD policies
and procedures, including officer
training, vehicular stops, arrests, and
use of force including hands on
training opportunities.

Ongoing 2.1 Continue receiving updated training by
December 31, 2024.

Ongoing

3. Receive training on Communityoriented Policing.Ongoing 3.1 Continue receiving updated training by December 31, 2024.

Ongoing

COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD
2 4. Receive training on Emergency
Operations and Communications as
a part of the Incident Command
System ("ICS") and National Incident
Management ("NIMS") System.

Ongoing 4.1 Continue receiving updated training by
December 31, 2024 .

4.2 Use item to discuss, schedule, and
determine training dates for CPOB members.

Ongoing

5. Receive training on LMPD hiring
practices and employee wellness.

Ongoing 5.1 Continue receiving updated training by
December 31, 2024 .

Ongoing

6. Receive training from other
qualified agencies, professional
organizations (i.e. National
Association for Civilian Oversight of
Law Enforcement "NACOLE"), etc.

Ongoing 6.1 Continue receiving updated training by
December 31, 2024 .

Ongoing
Work Plan Item 3: Promote internship application and program for La Mesa residents currently enrolled in high school or college to serve as temporary, non-voting CPOB members

1. Distribute an internship
application/program for La Mesa
residents currently enrolled in high
school or college and between the
ages of 16 and 22 through which
students may serve as temporary,
non-voting CPOB members.

Ongoing 1.1 Advertise internship position.

1.2 Review applicants and select a youth
intern.

Ongoing
Work Plan Item 4: Develop a program for the accessibility and mediation of the complaint process

1. Implement mediation program and
access mediation services such as
the National Conflict Resolution
Center ("NCRC") and NACOLE when
necessary.

1.1 Access mediation services when
necessary.

1.2 Schedule item on CPOB agenda for
discussion and approval of program (motion).

In-progress

2. Determine effective outreach and
messaging regarding the complaint
process.

Ongoing 2.1 Identify strategies and platforms to utilize.

2.2 Work with City staff, particularly the
Communications Officer, to implement
outreach and messaging strategies.

In-progress

3. Review and evaluate outreach and
messaging strategies as necessary.

Ongoing 3.1 Review and evaluate as necessary.

Work Plan Item 5: Develop and recommend community outreach programs regarding policing in La Mesa

COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD
3 1. Develop and recommend, in
conjunction with the LMPD and City,
community outreach programs
regarding policing in La Mesa and
community outreach events to
communicate information or events
in collaboration with or independent
of LMPD designed to encourage
safety and emergency preparedness.

Ongoing 1.1 Create Subcommittee and/or select
CPOB board members to develop and
recommend draft programs as needed.

1.2 Present recommended programs to
CPOB for comments and feedback.

1.3 Incorporate comments and feedback into
recommended program and bring back to
CPOB for approval (if necessary).

Ongoing

2. Identify ideas for LMPD and
CPOB to participate in activities that
bridge the gap and improve
relationships with people of color.

Ongoing 2.1 Identify strategies and special events.

2.2 Work with LMPD to implement activities.

Ongoing

3. Update and maintain webpage for
CPOB as necessary and develop
PSA and social media outreach.

Ongoing 3.1 Identify materials and topics to be added
to the webpage such as use of license plate
reader technology, use of drones, RIPA,
human trafficking, gun storage and safety,
use of military equipment, PERT
qualifications, and any other relevant topics, policies or procedures in addition to handbooks, forms, bylaws, work plan, etc.

Ongoing

4. Develop youth internship program
or explore cadet program to provide
youth access to firearm simulator
training and other related trainings.

Ongoing 4.1 Work with LMPD to develop program. Ongoing

5. Explore developing additional
community policing and outreach
programs.

Ongoing 5.1 Explore informing the community that
police officers are interested in attending
events.

5.2 Explore assisting LMPD training unit with
Implicit Bias training.

5.3 Host forums for items in Tracking
milestone 3.1 above

5.4 Evaluate ongoing progress of outreach
programs such as police officer’s wearing
plain clothes at community events and while
working on school campuses.

Ongoing

COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD
4 6. Work with Communications
Manager to explore additional interagency communications (Fire, Police, Medical).

Ongoing 6.1 Evaluate ongoing programs. Ongoing
Work Plan Item 6: Develop and recommend alternative social service and crime-prevention policies and strategies

1. Form a sub-group to study,
develop, and recommend alternative
social service and crime-prevention
policies and strategies to the Chief of
Police, Mayor, City Council, and City
Manager; assess and make
recommendations regarding the role
in public safety of social services,
including those related to mental
health, alcohol and substance abuse,
homelessness, juvenile justice, and
education.

Ongoing 1.1 Orient and educate CPOB regarding
which current social service and crime
prevention policies are currently in place
(Homeless Outreach and Mobile
Engagement "HOME" Program, Mobile Crisis
Response Team "MCRT" for example).

1.2 Create sub-group and/or select CPOB
board members to develop and recommend
policies and strategies.

1.3 Work with non-profit organizations for
referrals for information about general
services for the public.

1.4 Present recommended policies and
strategies to CPOB for comments and
feedback.

1.5 Incorporate comments and feedback into
recommended policies and strategies and
bring back to CPOB for approval (if
necessary).

Ongoing

2. Make recommendations to LMPD
regarding training, policies, and
strategies.

Ongoing 2.1 Schedule item on CPOB agenda for
discussion and approval of social service and
crime-prevention policies and strategies.

Ongoing
Work Plan Item 7: Provide semi-annual and annual public reports to La Mesa City Council and City Manager

COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD
5 1. In conjunction with the
Independent Police Auditor, provide
semi-annual public reports to City
Council and City Manager on the
number and types of complaints
reviewed and the CPOB's response,
investigative findings, analysis, and
police progress on CPOB
recommendations.

Ongoing 1.1 Schedule item on CPOB agenda as
needed to discuss, review, and finalize each
six-month public report.

1.2 Determine which two months each fiscal
year to present public report to City Council.

Reports
submitted and
ongoing

2. Draft and issue public reports
regarding policies, procedures,
practices, and training as to regular
operations.

Ongoing 2.1 Reconvene subcommittee for report.

2.2 Schedule item on CPOB agenda as
needed to discuss, review, and finalize each
annual public report.

Ongoing

3. Draft and issue public reports
regarding policies, procedures, and
practices as to hiring and
promotions.

Ongoing 3.1 Reconvene subcommittee for report.

3.2 Schedule item on CPOB agenda as
needed to discuss, review, and finalize each
annual public report.

Ongoing

4. Draft and issue public reports
regarding policies, procedures,
practices, and training as to internal
investigations of misconduct.

Ongoing 4.1 Reconvene subcommittee for report.

4.2 Schedule item on CPOB agenda as
needed to discuss, review, and finalize each
annual public report.

Ongoing

5. Draft and issue public reports
regarding initial and in-service
trainings in de-escalation techniques,
human relations instruction, and
implicit bias training.

Ongoing 5.1 Reconvene subcommittee for report.

5.2 Schedule item on CPOB agenda as
needed to discuss, review, and finalize each
annual public report.

Ongoing

6. Draft and issue public reports
regarding policies, procedures,
practices, and training as to
community-oriented policing.

Ongoing 6.1 Reconvene subcommittee for report.

6.2 Schedule item on CPOB agenda as
needed to discuss, review, and finalize each
annual public report.

Ongoing

7. Draft and issue public reports
regarding any and all other areas of
policing or LMPD policies,
procedures, practices, and training
that the CPOB finds appropriate to
review.

Ongoing 7.1 Reconvene subcommittee for report.

7.2 Schedule item on CPOB agenda as
needed to discuss, review, and finalize each
annual public report.

Ongoing

COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD
6 Work Plan Item 8: Continue to evaluate LMPD policies and provide ongoing recommendations

1. Evaluate and recommend policies
including use of force, officer
training, de-escalation, employee
wellness, compliance with health and
safety standards, and compliance
with the Racial and Identity Profiling
Act ("RIPA").

2. Review recommendations from
the Independent Police Auditor
regarding investigations.

Ongoing 1.1 Reconvene ad-hoc group or
subcommittees.

1.2 Receive written information from LMPD
on implemented recommendations.

1.3 Review implemented recommendations
and work with LMPD to implement remaining
After Action Report recommendations.

1.4: Make recommendations to LMPD based
on the continued changes to RIPA data
Ongoing

2. Adopt policies that promote police
community relations and encourage
the use of new, less lethal
technologies.

Ongoing 2.1. Consider best practices and discuss
community relations initiatives and less lethal
technologies with the Chief of Police.

2.2 Receive presentations and updates from
LMPD regarding implementation of new
policies and community relations initiatives.

Ongoing
Work Plan Item 9: Continue working with the Chief of Police to engage in LMPD hiring process when possible and offer recommendations regarding the hiring process, exams, and the interview process

COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD
7 1. Continue working with the Chief of
Police to engage in LMPD hiring
process when possible and offer
recommendations regarding the
hiring process, exams, and the
interview process.

Ongoing 1.1 Invite CPOB members to participate in
the oral interviews for LMPD applicants.

1.2 Seek to obtain demographic data on
applicants that pass or fail various testing
elements: written exam, oral interview,
physical abilities test, background
investigation, psychological examination, and
medical examination.

1.3 Provide oral interview questions to the
CPOB for review and input.

1.4 Conduct full review of "automatic" and
"potentially disqualifying" background issues.

Consider adding automatic disqualifiers such
as posting hate speech on social media or
conducting themselves inappropriately or in a
manner that discredits the profession, on
social media or otherwise.

1.5 Research the various options available
that satisfy the P.O.S.T. requirements for the
psychological exam.

1.6 Research innovative ways to target a
diverse applicant pool.

1.7 Reach out to Administration of Justice
programs at Grossmont College and
Southwestern College to see if there are any
roles (instructor, guest lecturer, career fairs)
that LMPD personnel can assist with.

1.8 Research possibility of re-instituting an
Explorer/Cadet program.

CPOB
participated in
recruitments;
ongoing
efforts
Work Plan Item 10: Collaborate with the IPA to review audits of LMPD investigations

1. Collaborate with the IPA to review
audits of LMPD investigations.

Ongoing 1.1 Review of audits of LMPD investigations
with the IPA only after policies and
procedures are approved by City Council.

Completed;
audits
ongoing

2.30.010 – Creation and purpose.
(a) There is hereby permanently created the community police oversight board (hereinafter referred to as the "CPOB"). The purpose of the CPOB is to advise the chief of police, mayor, city council, and city manager on the administration of the La Mesa Police Department and on matters of public safety within the city.
(b) 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.(c)The CPOB shall promote and encourage open communication and cooperation between the La Mesa Police Department and residents of the city, recognizing that policing the City of La Mesa is a shared responsibility. The CPOB shall also develop and make recommendations directed toward informing the community of its rights and responsibilities when coming into contact with police officers.

DATE: February 27, 2024
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Megan Wiegelman, CMC, City Clerk
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE GROSSMONT UNION HIGH SCHOOL

DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES

COMMISSION
The City was notified by the Grossmont Union High School District that Christopher (CJ) McCoole has been nominated to replace Steven Bailey as the District’s representative on the Community Services Commission. This change only requires ratification from the Council.

Staff recommends the City Council approve the appointment and adopt the attached resolution.

Attachment:

A. Resolution
B. Nomination Letter

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-

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

THE GROSSMONT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO

THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
___________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the Grossmont Union High School District seat of the City of La Mesa Community Services Commission is vacant; 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 Community Services 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 dates stated below, or until their successors are appointed and qualified:

Community Services Commission: 1 appointment
Christopher (CJ) McCoole is appointed as the Grossmont Union High School District representative for term ending June 30, 2026
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 27th day of February 2024, 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. 2024- , 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: February 27, 2024
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Megan Wiegelman, City Clerk
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: UPDATE TO ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY A-4: PUBLIC COMMENT FOR

CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD AND COMMISSION MEETINGS
On January 11, 2022, the City Council approved Administrative Policy A-4: Public Comment for City Council and Board and Commission meetings (Public Comment Policy). The Public Comment Policy formalized the methods in which public comments are received during meetings of the City’s legislative bodies. Minor updates were made to the Public Comment Policy by the Public Comment Ad Hoc Subcommittee and signed by the City Manager on October 24, 2023. The minor updates included:
 Virtual public comments would be heard before in-person comments;  Speakers would be muted when their allotted time elapsed;  Emailed comments would be forwarded to the legislative body but would not be read aloud; and
 Emailed comments would not be made part of the official record (i.e. emailed comments would not be included in the agenda packet or meeting minutes) but will be retained pursuant to the City’s Retention Schedule
The last two bulletin points were standard practice but not officially formalized in the Public Comment Policy.

The Council initiated remote public comment (via Zoom) during Council meetings in response to the COVID 19 pandemic (COVID). Since then, the Council has experienced numerous technological problems related to this format resulting in the disruption of meetings and inconvenience. In the aftermath of COVID, remote public comment is no longer necessary.

Consequently, staff recommends the public comment portion of all Council meetings revert back to the pre-COVID format, which did not include remote public comment. Attached is a draft revised Public Comment Policy which reflects this recommendation.

Attachments:

A. Draft Revised Administrative Policy A-4 Redline Version B. Draft Revised Administrative Policy A-4

Policy & Procedure

PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD AND

COMMISSION MEETINGS

1. PURPOSE
The opinions of the citizens of La Mesa are an important factor in helping the Council, Boards, and Commissions make decisions. Public participation in the meetings assures a transparent and accountable local government.

2. POLICY
The public may address the Council, Board, or Commission (“legislative body”) during general public comment at the beginning of each meeting and during the public comment portion of each item on the agenda. Each member of the public will have three minutes to address the Council, Board, or Commission, unless the Mayor or Chair publicly requires less time or authorizes additional time in advance. For efficiency purposes, groups or organizations are encouraged to appoint a spokesperson to speak on behalf of a common interest group or organization. Time cannot be combined or yielded to another speaker (e.g. no time donations) unless authorized by the Mayor or Chairpresiding officer (in the case of non-Council). Speakers that require a translator will be given double the allotted time.
• General Public Comment: Occurs at the beginning of a meeting. This portion of the meeting is set aside to give the public an opportunity to speak on any City-related item that does not appear on the agenda. State law prohibits the legislative body from taking action or engaging in discussions on items not listed on the agenda. If appropriate, comments may be referred to staff or placed on a future agenda.
• Agenda Item Public Comment: The public is able to provide comments on each item on the agenda. Comments are to pertain to the specific agenda item. The Mayor or Chair presiding officer will announce when public comment is open for an item and when it has closed. Public Comment for any items on the Consent Calendar will be taken prior to the consideration of the Consent Calendar (the Consent Calendar is a grouping of routine matters to be approved in one motion).

Number A-4
Department City Clerk
Issued 01/11/2022
Revised 10/24/202302/27/2024
Pages 3
Signed

Administrative Instruction No.

Public Comment for City Council and Board and Commission Meetings

Public comment at meetings of a legislative body may be presented in one of three two ways:
1) Live Audio Public Comment
a) One staff person may be dedicated to the public comment component. b) The Mayor or Chair will open public comment and begin with live audio public comment.
c) Staff will announce the number of people queued for live audio comment; i. If there are no live audio comments, the Mayor or Chair will move to in-person public comment.
ii. If there are people queued for live audio comment, following the first speaker, the Mayor or Chair will announce that the time to raise hands is now closed.
d) The staff person will allow the first attendee in the queue to speak. i. Staff will announce the name of the person and inform the attendee they may unmute their microphone and will have three minutes (or the allotted time determined by the Mayor or Chair) to address the legislative body.
ii. When the person has completed their comment or the allotted time has expired, the staff person will revoke the attendee’s ability to talk.

1. The staff person should also remove the person from the queue or lower the person’s hand if raised electronically. iii. Live audio public comment speakers will be muted when the allotted time has elapsed.
e) After the last person in the queue has spoken, the Mayor or Chair will close live audio public comment and move to in-person comments. f) If there are no live audio public comments, following the staff report, the Mayor or Chair will move to in-person speakers.
i. If there are no in-person speakers, the Mayor or Chair will announce that Public Comment is closed for that item.
2)1) In-person Public Comment
a) Members of the public wishing to address the legislative body should submit a “Request to Speak” card prior to general public comment or the item they wish to speak on.
i. Public Comment or the number of the agenda item should be written on the upper right hand corner of the “Request to Speak” card. b) If a member of the public would like to comment on an item but would rather write the comment rather than speak aloud, they may complete a “Written Statement” card.
i. “Written Statement” cards are reviewed by the legislative body and will be made a part of the record.

1. The Mayor or Chair presiding officer may choose to read aloud the submitted “Written Statement” cards.
ii. “Written Statement” cards should be submitted prior to general public

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comment or the coinciding agenda item.
c) The “Request to Speak” cards and “Written Statement” cards are to be submitted to the staff person running the meeting (e.g., City Clerk or staff liaison).
d) City staff will arrange, to the best of their ability, the “Request to Speak” and “Written Statement” cards in the order received and by agenda item and then provide to the Mayor or Chairpresiding officer.
e) Following live audio public comment, the Mayor or Chair will move to inperson public comment. f)e)Following the last “Request to Speak” card, the Mayor or Chair presiding officer will close the public comment for that item.
g)f)In-person speakers will be notified by staff or an audio signal when their time is almost done; the microphone will be muted when the allotted time has elapsed.
3)2) Electronic Comments (eComments)
a) eComments will be activated once an agenda is published. i. Council agendas are published a minimum of 72 hours prior to the Tuesday Regular meeting. All Board and Commission agendas are posted a minimum of 72 hours prior to their Regular meeting date.

For Special meetings, the agendas are posted no less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.
b) A member of the public who wishes to submit an eComment will need to locate the meeting in “upcoming meetings” and click the comment bubble icon and then the item they wish to comment on.
c) eComments may be submitted when the agenda is published and up until 24 hours prior to the meeting.
i. For Special meetings, eComments may be submitted up until 2 hours prior to the meeting.
d) eComments are limited to 500 words and one comment per email address per item.
e) eComments will be posted to the agenda following the close of the eComment submission period (24 hours prior to the meeting). i. Once posted, the eComments may be viewed by the legislative body and members of the public.
f) eComments will not be read aloud as a regular meeting item; however, any member of the legislative body or member of the public may do so during their respective comment time.

Emailed comments will be forwarded to the legislative body but will not be read aloud at the meeting. In addition, emailed comments will not be made part of the official record (will not be included in the agenda packet or meeting minutes) but will be retained pursuant to the City’s Retention Schedule.

All agendas shall provide information on the three two ways in which public comment may be presented at a meeting of the legislative body.

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Policy & Procedure

PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD AND

COMMISSION MEETINGS

1. PURPOSE
The opinions of the citizens of La Mesa are an important factor in helping the Council, Boards, and Commissions make decisions. Public participation in the meetings assures a transparent and accountable local government.

2. POLICY
The public may address the Council, Board, or Commission (“legislative body”) during general public comment at the beginning of each meeting and during the public comment portion of each item on the agenda. Each member of the public will have three minutes to address the Council, Board, or Commission, unless the Mayor or Chair publicly requires less time or authorizes additional time in advance. For efficiency purposes, groups or organizations are encouraged to appoint a spokesperson to speak on behalf of a common interest group or organization. Time cannot be combined or yielded to another speaker (e.g. no time donations) unless authorized by the Mayor or presiding officer (in the case of non-Council). Speakers that require a translator will be given double the allotted time.
• General Public Comment: Occurs at the beginning of a meeting. This portion of the meeting is set aside to give the public an opportunity to speak on any City-related item that does not appear on the agenda. State law prohibits the legislative body from taking action or engaging in discussions on items not listed on the agenda. If appropriate, comments may be referred to staff or placed on a future agenda.
• Agenda Item Public Comment: The public is able to provide comments on each item on the agenda. Comments are to pertain to the specific agenda item. The Mayor or presiding officer will announce when public comment is open for an item and when it has closed. Public Comment for any items on the Consent Calendar will be taken prior to the consideration of the Consent Calendar (the Consent Calendar is a grouping of routine matters to be approved in one motion).

Number A-4
Department City Clerk
Issued 01/11/2022
Revised 02/27/2024
Pages 3
Signed

Administrative Instruction No.

Public Comment for City Council and Board and Commission Meetings

Public comment at meetings of a legislative body may be presented in one of two ways:
1) In-person Public Comment
a) Members of the public wishing to address the legislative body should submit a “Request to Speak” card prior to general public comment or the item they wish to speak on.
i. Public Comment or the number of the agenda item should be written on the upper right hand corner of the “Request to Speak” card. b) If a member of the public would like to comment on an item but would rather write the comment rather than speak aloud, they may complete a “Written Statement” card.
i. “Written Statement” cards are reviewed by the legislative body and will be made a part of the record.

1. The Mayor or presiding officer may choose to read aloud the submitted “Written Statement” cards.
ii. “Written Statement” cards should be submitted prior to general public comment or the coinciding agenda item.
c) The “Request to Speak” cards and “Written Statement” cards are to be submitted to the staff person running the meeting (e.g., City Clerk or staff liaison).
d) City staff will arrange, to the best of their ability, the “Request to Speak” and “Written Statement” cards in the order received and by agenda item and then provide to the Mayor or presiding officer.
e) Following the last “Request to Speak” card, the Mayor or presiding officer will close the public comment for that item.
f) In-person speakers will be notified by staff or an audio signal when their time is almost done; the microphone will be muted when the allotted time has elapsed.
2) Electronic Comments (eComments)
a) eComments will be activated once an agenda is published. i. Council agendas are published a minimum of 72 hours prior to the Tuesday Regular meeting. All Board and Commission agendas are posted a minimum of 72 hours prior to their Regular meeting date.

For Special meetings, the agendas are posted no less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.
b) A member of the public who wishes to submit an eComment will need to locate the meeting in “upcoming meetings” and click the comment bubble icon and then the item they wish to comment on.
c) eComments may be submitted when the agenda is published and up until 24 hours prior to the meeting.
i. For Special meetings, eComments may be submitted up until 2 hours prior to the meeting.
d) eComments are limited to 500 words and one comment per email address

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per item.
e) eComments will be posted to the agenda following the close of the eComment submission period (24 hours prior to the meeting). i. Once posted, the eComments may be viewed by the legislative body and members of the public.
f) eComments will not be read aloud as a regular meeting item; however, any member of the legislative body or member of the public may do so during their respective comment time.

Emailed comments will be forwarded to the legislative body but will not be read aloud at the meeting. In addition, emailed comments will not be made part of the official record (will not be included in the agenda packet or meeting minutes) but will be retained pursuant to the City’s Retention Schedule.

All agendas shall provide information on the two ways in which public comment may be presented at a meeting of the legislative body.

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: February 27, 2024
SUBJECT: A. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID 24-05, 2023 STREET

RESURFACING PROJECT AND AWARDING A

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO QUALITY
CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING, INC.

B. RESOLUTION AWARDING A TASK ORDER TO ARDURRA
GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION

MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE
2023 STREET RESURFACING PROJECT
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUMMARY:

Issues:

Should the City Council approve the attached Resolutions:

A. Accepting Bid 24-05, 2023 Street Resurfacing Project and awarding a construction contract to Quality Construction & Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $2,113,403.85?
B. Awarding a task order to Ardurra Group, Inc. to provide construction management and inspection services for the 2023 Street Resurfacing Project in the amount of $67,589.00?
Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolutions:

A. Accepting Bid 24-05, 2023 Street Resurfacing Project and award the construction contract to Quality Construction & Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $2,113,403.85.

B. Awarding a task order to Ardurra Group, Inc. to provide construction management and inspection services for the 2023 Street Resurfacing Project in the amount of $67,589.00.

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: February 27, 2024
Page: 2 of 3
Fiscal Impact:

Funding for the project will be provided by the following Capital Improvements Project Accounts.

CIP ACCOUNT NAME GL

ACCOUNT

AMOUNT AMOUNT

REQUESTED AVAILABLE
Road Maintenance &
Rehabilitation Account 2023 302-2238RM $897,705.67 $956,464.50 Road Maintenance &
Rehabilitation Account 2024 302-224DRM $604,940.00 $1,113,240.00 Regional Arterial Improvements
2023 302-223CRT $343,760.12 $343,760.12
Regional Arterial Improvements
2024 302-224FRT $48,390.00 $48,390.00
RTIP - LAM 40 Street
Reconstruction 2024 302-2245TR $286,197.06 $450,000.00
TOTAL $2,180,992.85 $2,911,854.62
City’s Strategic Goals:
 Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community.  Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe.  Ensure a strong financial outlook through careful planning, sustainable service levels, and fiscal sustainability.

BACKGROUND:

The City of La Mesa maintains roadways on a 7-year, 7 zone cycle. Roadways are selected based on multiple factors including: Average daily traffic, types of vehicle load, paving history, types of roadway damage, and more. This year’s resurfacing is in multiple maintenance zones due to roadway damage, utility repairs, and various other factors (see Attachment E).

In April 2018, the City advertised a request for qualifications (RFQ 18-15) and held a formal selection process to select highly qualified firms that could provide various services. Ardurra Group, Inc. was selected to provide construction management inspection services The terms of the Master Agreement allows for the issuance of task orders to authorize specific items of work on an as-needed basis to the selected consultants.

DISCUSSION:

On October 24, 2023, a notice inviting bids was advertised and bid documents were distributed.

On January 9, 2024, two bids were received electronically. The apparent responsive, responsible

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: February 27, 2024
Page: 3 of 3
low bidder was identified as Quality Construction & Engineering, Inc. with a base bid of $1,797,368.63 plus alternate bid price of $316,035.22 for a total bid price of $2,113,403.85 as shown on Bid Tabulation, Attachment D.

The 2023 Street Resurfacing Project has sufficient funds in Road Maintenance & Rehabilitation Accounts, Street Reconstruction, and Regional Arterial Improvements CIP accounts for the base bid and alternate bid received from Quality Construction & Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $2,113,403.85. Contract time for completion of the project is 60 working days. The work is expected to begin in April of 2024 and be completed by July of 2024.

Ardurra Group, Inc. has provided a scope of services to manage, monitor and inspect the construction of the project and will be reporting to the City's project manager. The fee quoted from Ardurra Group, Inc. to perform Inspection and CM services is $67,589.00.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolutions:

A. Accepting Bid 24-05, 2023 Street Resurfacing Project and awarding a construction contract to Quality Construction & Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $2,113,403.85 B. Awarding a task order to Ardurra Group, Inc. to provide construction management and inspection services for the 2023 Street Resurfacing Project in the amount of $67,589.00.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Michael Throne, PE
City Manager Director of Public Works
Respectfully submitted by:

Tristan Leger
Assistant Engineer
Attachments: A – Resolution (Quality Construction & Engineering, BID 24-05 Award) B – Resolution (Ardurra Group, Inc. CM Award)
C – Ardurra Group, Inc. Proposal
D – BID 24-05 Bid Tabulation
E – Street Map & Locations List

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
ACCEPTING THE LOW BID FOR BID 24-05 AND AWARDING A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE 2023 ANNUAL STREET

RESURFACING PROJECT TO QUALITY CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING, INC.

WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa continues to invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community;
WHEREAS, the City advertised a notice inviting bids on October 24, 2023; WHEREAS, the City received two bids on the bid opening date of January 9, 2024; and WHEREAS, based on the base bid, the low bidder, Quality Construction & Engineering, Inc., was found to be a responsive and responsible bidder.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that:

The base bid and alternate bid from Quality Construction & Engineering, Inc., in an amount of $2,113,403.85 for Bid 24-05, 2023 Annual Resurfacing Project, was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bid. Said bid is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to accept and execute a contract with Quality Construction & Engineering, Inc. to perform the work at the prices set forth in said base & alternate bid.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Public Works is authorized to approve the substitution of subcontractors.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 27th of February, 2024, 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. 2024- , 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)

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
APPROVING A TASK ORDER TO ARDURRA GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE 2023 STREET RESURFACING PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa continues to invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community;
WHEREAS, In April 2018, the City advertised a request for qualifications RFQ 18-15 for as-needed engineering services;
WHEREAS, Ardurra Group, Inc. was selected as a qualified firm to provide as-needed construction management and inspection services; and
WHEREAS, the City requires assistance with construction management and inspection for the 2023 Street Resurfacing Project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that:

The task order to provide construction management and inspection of 2023 Street Resurfacing Project for an amount of $67,589.00 is approved and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a task order with Ardurra Group, Inc.to perform the work.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 27th day of February 2024, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF THE 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. 2024- , 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)

October 18, 2023
Mr. Michael Throne
City Engineer/Public Works Director
City of La Mesa
8031 Allison Ave
La Mesa, CA 91941

Reference: Proposal to Perform Construction Management and Inspection Services – Bid No. 24-05; FY23 Paving Project
Dear Mr. Throne,
In accordance with your request, Ardurra Group, Inc. (Ardurra) is pleased to provide this proposal for Construction Management and Inspection services for the City of La Mesa (City) on the subject project. Ardurra would like to propose Mr. Scott Adamson, PE, QSD/P as Construction Manager, Mr. Bob Keleman as the Sr. Construction Inspector, and Ms. Nancy Cambra as the Labor Compliance Specialist. Our proposed scope of work may include, but is not limited to, the following:

SCOPE OF SERVICES
Presented below is Ardurra’s proposed Detailed Scope of Work to be provided based on our understanding of the project requirements. Ardurra has assembled a comprehensive and detailed scope of work to accomplish the City’s project objectives and ensure a complete and well-coordinated construction management program that results in a project that is delivered on time and within budget.

Task 1 – Pre-Construction Phase Services
Task 1.1 – Pre-Construction Conference
Notify appropriate parties and schedule and conduct the Pre-Construction Conference with the Contractor.

The meeting shall cover the overall project objectives, responsibilities of key personnel and agencies, schedules, procedures for handling submittals, correspondence, utility relocations, local agency permit requirements, request for clarification, progress payments, change orders, and other pertinent topics.

Task 1.2 – Review Pre-Construction Submittals
Review the Contractor’s pre-construction submittals such as initial CPM schedule, schedule of values, staging plans, and by-pass plans and provide comment to the City on the adequacy of those documents.

Task 1.3 – Coordinate with Outside Agencies/Stakeholders Provide coordination with outside agencies and property owners regarding upcoming construction. Provide regular communication and coordinate any possible additional meetings that may be required to satisfy encroachment permit requirements or stakeholder concerns.

Mr. Michael Throne
City of La Mesa
FY23 Pavement Rehabilitation
October 18, 2023

Task 2 – Construction Phase Services
Task 2.1 – Reports and Communications (Document Control) A. Project Document Control
Maintain field memoranda, transmittals, updated schedules, logs of shop drawings and other submittals, logs of requests for information, change orders, progress payment requests, progress meeting reports, compaction reports, daily inspection reports, and required SMARTS storm water inspection reports, and all other project correspondence. Project documentation will be kept digitally, as well as hard copies, and files will be organized in a logical manner as approved by the City.

Task 2.2 – Construction Administration
A. Construction Progress Meetings
Schedule and conduct bi-weekly construction progress meetings with the Contractor(s) and the City.

Provide meeting agendas and discuss the schedule, near term activities, clarifications and problems which need resolution, coordination with other Contractors, status of change orders, and safety issues. Prepare minutes of the meetings with identified action items. Prepare and distribute the minutes to the attendees.

B. Project Coordination
Provide coordination between the Contractor, Agencies, Public Outreach Consultant, Private Properties, and the City as needed to facilitate the construction process. Ardurra will ensure that the parties have up to date necessary information and documents such as shop drawings, submittals, plan revisions, by-pass plans, and traffic control plans. A documentation tracking procedure will be developed to track the distribution of these documents.

C. Shop Drawings and Submittal Reviews
Coordinate submittal review and approval. Ardurra will be responsible for processing and monitoring the status of submittals. Ardurra will provide cursory review of the Contractor’s submittals for general conformance with the contract document requirements prior to sending the submittals to the Design Engineer. Submittals of a general nature will be reviewed and processed by the CM team at the City’s request. The CM team may also provide review of technical specifications of a general nature such as crushed rock, asphalt paving, and import.

Ardurra will log, track, and monitor shop drawings, calculations, data samples, submittals, and manuals from the Contractor. Shop drawings and submittals which significantly do not meet the specified requirements will be returned to the Contractor with comments for corrections and resubmittal.

Exception reports, which identify outstanding submittals or reviews needed, shall be prepared periodically.

D. Plans and Specifications Interpretation (RFI Processing) Review and respond to Contractor RFIs if of a general nature. Technical RFIs will be submitted to the project Design Engineer for response. Maintain a log of RFIs in order to ensure that written clarifications are provided to the Contractor in a timely manner. Responses to requests for changes to the design will be submitted to the City’s Project Manager and Design Engineer for response and approval.

Mr. Michael Throne
City of La Mesa
FY23 Pavement Rehabilitation
October 18, 2023

E. Respond to Change Order Requests
Identify, prepare log, and monitor Contractor or City initiated claims, changes, extra work, and change orders. Negotiate claims to an agreed Contractor/Consultant/City conclusion. Provide written recommendations to the City regarding the resolution of change orders and submit change orders to the City for approval. Prepare a report providing statement of claim, extra work, or change; background leading to the issue; resolution recommendation for action by the City. Prepare written justification and cost estimates for each change order that require design modifications or clarifications, including revisions to the drawing, details, and specifications. Resolve claims, extra work, and change orders for changes to the work and obtain City approval.

F. Progress Payment Reviews
Prepare project related invoices and progress payments. Submit invoices to the City’s Project Manager with a recommendation stating the proper amount for payment using the Schedule of Values and actual quantities as a basis to prepare payment requests. Progress payment review will also include evaluation of the monthly updated construction schedule and review of the project as-builts to verify that the Contractor is up to date. In addition, review of monthly progress payments will include review of the Contractor’s required inspections, testing, and reports as required by the project SWPPP and the Construction General Permit.

Task 2.3 – Construction Inspection Services
A. Daily Construction Monitoring
Provide part-time inspection and necessary specialty inspection to observe and document that the Contractor’s work is in compliance with the contract documents. Prepare daily reports of the construction activities including weather conditions, Contractor’s equipment and manpower, work performed, materials used, site visitors, note delays in work and reasons for the delays, and deficiencies. Prepare daily reports of deviations and non-conformance to specifications and provide a timely response. Perform technical inspection at the job site as required of materials and workmanship and discuss with the Contractor appropriate revisions to the methods and procedures used in performing the work. Observe and record all material deliveries to the site. Material certificates shall be verified and documented for compliance with plans, specifications, and approved shop drawings. Prepare a detailed daily report summarizing all observations and work performed on site each day/shift. Maintain, on a daily basis, a set of as-built drawings as verification and redundancy to the Contractor’s.

B. Photo Documentation
Take and file construction documentation photographs on a regular basis. Maintain a digital photographic library of significant construction activities. Take additional photographs to document differing site conditions, change order claim items and any special or unique conditions as they arise.

C. Community Outreach
Provide a central point of contact for stakeholders on the project and act as the City’s representative in the field. Meet with affected stakeholders regularly and keep a log of complaints with a description of the complaint and the measures taken to mitigate the complaint.

D. Labor Compliance Services

Mr. Michael Throne
City of La Mesa
FY23 Pavement Rehabilitation
October 18, 2023

Verify DIR registration of prime and subcontractors. Coordinate the submittal of certified payroll records, fringe benefit records, and apprentice registration materials. Verify proper apprentice ratios are being met. Verify proper signage and wage rate determinations are displayed on the project. Perform employee interviews as required by project funding conditions. Spot check certified payroll records for proper pay rates.

Task 3 – Post-Construction Services
Task 3.1 – Project Closeout
Prepare detailed project punch item lists at closeout of the project. Upon correction of deficiencies, schedule, coordinate, and conduct a final walk through prior to acceptance of work with the City. Verify work, testing, cleanup and demobilization is complete. Check and submit final payment requests after final walk through.

Review and certify that the Contractor’s project record drawings are complete and accurate.

Task 3.2 – Final Project Documents
Within 30 days of filing of the notice of completion, provide a Construction Documentation notebook and electronic copy comprised of all approved shop drawings, material test reports, certifications, daily inspection reports, meeting minutes, conversation logs, and photo documentation. Also provide and submit one set of redlined as-built drawings.

FEE:

Ardurra is pleased to present this estimated fee and estimated schedule for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the FY23 Paving Project. In developing this estimate, we have reviewed the project plans and specifications, visited the site, and called upon our experience with similar projects.

Our estimate has been based on a 60-
working day schedule. As always, our fees
will be charged on an as-needed basis only
for those services provided with a “Not to
Exceed” limit. Should the project schedule
extend substantially or should additional
services, such as extended shifts, be
required Ardurra will need to negotiate
with the City for additional fees. The table
to the right presents the number of 8-
hour inspection shifts we feel will be
dedicated to each location. Construction
Management hours have been estimated
at 15 hours per month and Labor
Compliance service have been estimated
at 20 hours per month.

Our estimated not-to-exceed fee for the proposed scope of work is $67,589.00 (Sixty-seven Thousand, Five Hundred Eighty-nine Dollars). As part of this proposal, below we have included a breakdown of anticipated hours

RESOURCE SCHEDULE
Street Name
Estimated Inspection Shifts (8 hrs/shift)
Paving Striping Speed
Bumps
Traffic
Loops
Total
Shifts
Extended
Costs
Jackson Dr 6 3 2 11 $ 13,904.00
Lemon Ave 3 2 5 $ 6,320.00
Palm Ave 6 2 8 $ 10,112.00
Waite Dr 1 1 2 $ 2,528.00
Milden 3 1 4 $ 5,056.00
Parks-Seneca 4 3 4 11 $ 13,904.00
TOTALS: 41 $ 51,824.00

Mr. Michael Throne
City of La Mesa
FY23 Pavement Rehabilitation
October 18, 2023

by staff type that we feel will be dedicated to each task outlined in our scope. We have provided an estimate of the anticipated number of hours for each proposed staff member. • Mr. Scott Adamson, PE, QSD/P
Construction Manager 45 hrs @ $181.00/HR $ 8,145.00

• Mr. Bob Keleman
Resident Engineer/Site Inspector 328 hrs @ $158.00/HR $ 51,824.00 • Ms. Nancy Cambra
Labor Compliance Specialist 60 hrs @ $127.00/HR $ 7,620.00

Total $ 67,589.00
We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to provide this proposal and assist the City with this project. Please contact me at (858) 243-4977 should you have any questions or need further information.

Sincerely,
Scott Adamson, PE, QSD/P
Construction Management – Group Leader

Bidders Base Bid Alternate Bid Bid Total
1 Quality Construction Engineering, Inc. $1,797,368.63 $316,035.22 $2,113,403.85 2 ATP General Engineering, LLC $1,935,365.00 $321,652.80 $2,257,017.80 Engineer's Estimate $1,803,396.00 $392,465.00 $2,195,861.00 Bid Tabulation
BID 24-05 2023 Annual Streets Resurfacing Project (Various Locations) All bids compared on the basis of the BASE BID.

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REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: February 27, 2024
SUBJECT: REPORT AMENDING SECTION 12.44.130 OF THE LA

MESA MUNICIPAL CODE INSTALLING A DISABLED
PERSONS PARKING SPACE AT 7943 PASADENA AVE
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUMMARY:

Issues:

Should the City Council approve the installation of a disabled person parking space at 7943 Pasadena Avenue?
Recommendation:

The Mobility Commission recommends that the City Council approve the installation of a disabled person parking space at 7943 Pasadena Avenue.

Fiscal Impact:

The cost to remove the space will be less than $1,000 and funds are available from the Public Works Traffic Operations maintenance budget account 101-64200- 317.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community.

Environmental Review:

This project is categorically exempt from the environmental review process under Section 15301 Class 1 (c) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, which exempts projects which involve negligible or no expansion of existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities.

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Date: February 27, 2024
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BACKGROUND:

Requests for an on-street disabled persons parking space require possession of a valid disabled person placard, available on-street space, and no available access from the private property.

DISCUSSION:

The request for an on-street disabled persons parking space at 7943 Pasadena Avenue is from a requestor that has provided verification of ownership of a disabled person placard. The existing garage is too narrow to exit the vehicle and has no internal stairway into the residence. The requestor has identified exiting the vehicle directly in front of the outside stairs from the street addresses their needs.

CONCLUSION:

The Mobility Commission discussed this item at their February 7, 2024 meeting and voted to recommend to City Council that the disabled person parking space at 7943 Pasadena Avenue be installed. Staff recommends that the City Council affirm the Mobility Commission’s decision and approve the resolution amending Section 12.44.130 of the La Mesa Municipal Code and install a disabled person parking space.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Michael Throne, PE
City Manager Director of Public Works
_ ________________
Michael Kinnard, PE
Engineering Project Manager
Attachments: A. Resolution
B. Location Photograph

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
AMENDING SECTION 12.44.130 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE INSTALLING A DISABLED PERSONS PARKING SPACE AT 7943 PASADENA AVENUE
BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, as follows:

Section 12.44.130 of the La Mesa Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following:

Street Side of Street Location Description or Address
Pasadena Avenue North One parking space located at 7943 Pasadena Avenue PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 27th day of February 2024, 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. 2024- , 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)

ATTACHMENT B
7943 Pasadena Avenue

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: February 27, 2024
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SIXTH

AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF

LA MESA AND SAN DIEGO METROPOLITAN TRANSIT

SYSTEM (MTS) FOR ADMINISTRATION OF TAXICAB AND

OTHER FOR-HIRE VEHICLE REGULATIONS
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Police
SUMMARY:

Issue:

Should the City Council authorize the execution of a resolution for the sixth amendment to an agreement between the City of La Mesa and San Diego Metropolitan Transit System for administration of taxicab and other for-hire vehicles within the City of La Mesa?
Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council authorizes the execution of the sixth amendment to an agreement between the City of La Mesa and San Diego Metropolitan Transit System.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact to the City as the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System collects and administers all fees, fines and forfeitures for the program.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe.

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Date: February 27, 2024
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BACKGROUND:

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is requesting that the City of La Mesa renew an existing agreement to regulate taxicab and other for-hire vehicles with the City of La Mesa. This contract renewal would extend the term of the agreement for five years from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029.

The agreement covers regulations for taxicabs and other for-hire vehicles such as charter vehicles, sight-seeing vehicles, nonemergency medical vehicles, and jitney vehicles, pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 120266. At this time, MTS has no authority over ridesharing businesses such as Uber or Lyft.

DISCUSSION:

MTS has been regulating taxicab permits in the City of La Mesa since July 1, 1999.

Attached is the Sixth Amendment to the Agreement for the Administration of Taxicab and Other For-Hire Vehicle Regulations between the City of La Mesa and MTS (Attachment A). A resolution is attached for City Council consideration (Attachment B).

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council authorizes the execution of the Sixth Amendment to the Agreement for the Administration of Taxicab and Other For-Hire Vehicle Regulations between the City of La Mesa and SDMTS.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Ray Sweeney
City Manager Chief of Police
Attachments:

A. Sixth Amendment to the Agreement for Administration of Taxicab and other For-Hire Vehicle Regulations
B. Resolution authorizing execution of the Sixth Amendment to the Agreement for Administration of Taxicab and other For-Hire Vehicle Regulations

MTS Doc No. G0501.6-99

SIXTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR

ADMINISTRATION OF FOR-HIRE VEHICLE REGULATIONS

BETWEEN

SAN DIEGO METROPOLITAN TRANSIT SYSTEM
AND

CITY OF LA MESA
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the City of La Mesa, a municipal corporation, 8130 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA (herein called “CITY”), and the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System, a public agency, 1255 Imperial Avenue, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA (herein called “MTS”), in view of the following recitals, which are a substantive part of this Agreement:

RECITALS
A. MTS is authorized under Section 120266, Chapter 2, Division 11 of the California Public Utilities Code (PUC), to enter into contracts with any city in the County of San Diego and with the County of San Diego to license or regulate by ordinance any ForHire Vehicle Services rendered wholly within the city’s corporate limits or within the unincorporated area of the county;
B. For-Hire Vehicle Services means vehicles, other than public transportation vehicles, transporting passengers over public streets for compensation, which includes taxicabs, non-emergency medical vehicles, passenger jitney service, low-speed vehicles, charters and sightseeing vehicles;
C. CITY regulated taxicab and other for-hire vehicles in accordance with the La Mesa Municipal Code, Sections 6.24.030, 6.24.080, and 6.24.110; D. CITY desires that MTS regulate For-Hire Vehicle and Services pursuant to PUC Section 120266 and in accordance with MTS Ordinance No. 11, “An Ordinance Providing for the Licensing and Regulating of Transportation Services Within the City and County by the Adoption of a Uniform Paratransit Ordinance” and its other policies and regulations;
E. CITY and MTS entered into an agreement for the period of July 1, 1999, through June 30, 2003; a first amendment to that agreement for the period of July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2008; a second amendment to that agreement for the period of July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2013; a third amendment to that agreement for the period of July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014; a fourth amendment to that agreement for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2019; and a fifth amendment to that agreement for the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024; and F. CITY and MTS now desire to enter into an agreement to extend the period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained in this Agreement, CITY and MTS agree as follows:

1. MTS will administer and enforce For-Hire Vehicle Services regulations through MTS Ordinance No. 11 and its other policies and regulations as in effect on July 1, 2024, and as

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thereafter from time to time amended by MTS, and thereby regulate such For-Hire Vehicle Services rendered wholly within the CITY’s corporate limits during the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029, pursuant to PUC Section 120266.

2. MTS will collect and administer all such regulatory fees, fines, and forfeitures as now or hereafter provided by the MTS Ordinance No. 11 and its other policies and regulations.

3. The CITY Manager and MTS Chief Executive Officer may supplement this Agreement by executing a Memorandum of Understanding relative to administrative and operating procedures of For-Hire Vehicle Services regulation and to provide for reimbursable staff and legal support services.

4. This Agreement shall be effective upon execution by the City and MTS and shall continue until written notice of termination. This Agreement may be terminated at any time by either party upon 180 days’ written notice to the other party.

IN WITNESS THEREOF, this sixth amendment to the Agreement is executed by the CITY acting by and through its City Manager pursuant to Council Resolution No. , and by MTS acting through its Chief Executive Officer.

Dated this 1st day of July, 2024.

CITY OF LA MESA SAN DIEGO METROPOLITAN TRANSIT
SYSTEM
City Manager Sharon Cooney
Chief Executive Officer
WE HEREBY APPROVE the form of the foregoing Agreement.

City Attorney General Counsel
Date: Date:

Attest:

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SIXTH AMENDMENT TO AN

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND SAN DIEGO

METROPOLITAN TRANSIT SYSTEM (MTS) FOR ADMINISTRATION OF TAXICAB

AND OTHER FOR-HIRE VEHICLE REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is authorized to enter into contracts to regulate transportation services in the City of La Mesa; WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa desires that MTS regulate taxicabs and other for-hire vehicles and services such as charter vehicles, sight-seeing vehicles, nonemergency medical vehicles, and jitney vehicles pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 120266 and in accordance with MTS Ordinance No. 11 “An Ordinance Providing for the Licensing and Regulation of Transportation Services Within the City”;
WHEREAS, the City and MTS have previously agreed to this arrangement in 1999, 2003, 2008, 2013, 2014, and 2019; and
WHEREAS, the City and MTS now desire to extend this arrangement from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the Sixth Amendment to the Agreement for Administration of Taxicab and Other For-Hire Vehicle Regulations between MTS and 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 27th day of February 2024, 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. 2024- , 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)

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: February 27, 2024
SUBJECT: ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORTING AND

APPROVAL OF CONTINUED USE PER LA MESA
ORDNANCE NO. 2022-2896 (LA MESA POLICE
DEPARTMENT’S MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY –
ASSEMBLY BILL 481)
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Police
SUMMARY:

Issue:

Should the City Council accept the annual report and, by Resolution, approve the Police Department’s Military Equipment Use Policy, the continued use of military equipment, and the acquisition of new military equipment as requested by the La Mesa Police Department based on the findings as required by law.

Recommendation:

Review and accept the annual report and, by Resolution, approve the policy and the continued use of military equipment by the La Mesa Police Department based on the findings as required by law.

Fiscal Impact:

There would not be any new, unplanned direct fiscal impacts to continuing the use of equipment already in the Policy Department’s inventory or continuing to collaborate with other law enforcement agencies, including under mutual aid agreements. Maintenance costs of existing equipment and replenishment of consumable equipment, such as ammunition, are within the Department’s budget. The costs of any approved additions to the equipment inventory will be funded by grant funds or directly from the Police Department budget.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe.

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Date: February 27, 2024
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Public Notice
The Military Equipment Use Police Annual Report was made public via the Police Department’s website on February 21, 2024 and the City’s website when the agenda for this meeting was posted. Also, in accordance with AB481, there will be an additional opportunity for community engagement regarding the report at a meeting of the Community Police Oversight Board on March 20, 2024.

BACKGROUND:

Effective January 1, 2022, Assembly Bill 481 (codified in Government Code section 7070, et seq.) requires legislative bodies to adopt ordinances approving military equipment use policies before law enforcement agencies can continue to engage in specified activities related to the use of what the state legislature has now defined as “military equipment” in Government Code section 7070.

The La Mesa Police Department has several pieces qualifying as “military equipment” in inventory and engages in critical public safety activities in coordination with other local jurisdictions.

On May 10, 2022, the La Mesa City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2022-2896, approving a Military Equipment Use Policy.

DISCUSSION:

The Police Department is responsible for ensuring that all provisions of Government Code sections 7071 and 7072 are met. The City Council is required by law to review the ordinance and policy at least annually and have the opportunity to renew it or make any necessary changes.

The annual policy approves the continued use of equipment currently in the Police Department’s inventory by authorized and trained personnel when the use is necessary to maintain public safety. It also approves the purchase and use of new equipment as requested by the Police Department.

The policy approval would also allow the continued collaboration with other law enforcement agencies in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the City, when necessary.

The Police Department works closely with other local, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies within San Diego County on police-related matters, including safeguarding the public’s welfare and safety, working on regional task forces, conducting training exercises, providing mutual aid and responding to emergencies. In certain circumstances, there arises a need to deploy military equipment from, or lend military equipment to, outside entities to promote the safety and security of community members.

A full inventory of the Police Department’s military equipment is contained in the Annual Report, which is attached. Government Code §7071(d)(1) sets forth the findings that City Council must

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make in order to annually approve the policy and ordinance. The City Council can make the required findings because:

1. Authorizing the use of military equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety. The use of this equipment is part of the La Mesa Police Department’s overall approach to Critical Incident Management, Use of Force, De-Escalation and public safety. The equipment will enable department members to properly respond to both planned and unplanned events efficiently and effectively.

2. The proposed Military Equipment Use Policy will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties by ensuring required reporting out, the opportunity for community engagement and feedback, and transparency and oversight regarding the acquisition and use of the specified military equipment in the City of La Mesa.

3. For the proposed equipment purchases, the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.

4. Prior military equipment use has complied with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the Council adopt the following actions:

1. Review and accept the Military Equipment Use Policy Annual Report, attached.

2. By Resolution, re-approve the Military Equipment Use Policy (Ordinance No. 2022-2896) and the continued use of military equipment by the La Mesa Police Department based on the findings, as required by law, and approve the acquisition of new equipment as requested in the Annual Report.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Ray Sweeney
City Manager Chief of Police
Attachments:

1. Attachment A - Resolution No. 2024-

2. Attachment B – Military Equipment Use Policy Annual Report

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3. Attachment C – Military Equipment Inventory

4. Attachment D – Ordinance No. 2022-2896

5. Attachment E – Military Equipment Use Policy 706

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-__

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

A MILITARY USE POLICY AND THE CONTINUED USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT FOR POLICE SERVICES PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481 (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7071 et seq.)
________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, on February 27, 2024, the City Council of the City of La Mesa accepted the La Mesa Police Department annual report on its use of “military equipment” and approves the “military equipment use policy” by means of a resolution in compliance with Assembly Bill 481 (“AB 481”) (Government Code sections 7071 et. seq.);
WHEREAS, La Mesa Police Policy 706 sets forth a military equipment use policy that is consistent with the Police Department's current practices, has been posted on the Police Department's website since February 21, 2024 and the City Clerk’s website since the publication of the agenda for the February 27, 2024 council meeting, complies with all the requirements of AB 481, will ensure ongoing regulation and compliance with the law going forward and will provide a means of community engagement and transparency regarding use of military equipment by the Department;
WHEREAS, the La Mesa Police Department will hold a public meeting on the annual report of its use of “military equipment” during the La Mesa Community Police Oversight Board meeting on March 20, 2024, which is within 30 days of the submission of the annual report, where the La Mesa Police Department will receive public comment on its use of “military equipment” during the preceding year;
WHEREAS, authorizing the use of military equipment as set forth in La Mesa Police Department Policy 706 is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety. The acquisition and use of the military equipment as set forth in La Mesa Police Department Policy 706 is part of the Police Department's overall approach to Critical Incident Management, Use of Force, De-escalation, and public safety. The equipment will enable department members to properly respond to both planned and unplanned events efficiently and effectively;
WHEREAS, La Mesa Police Department Policy 706 will safeguard the public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties by ensuring required reporting out, the opportunity for community engagement and feedback, and transparency and oversight regarding the acquisition and use of the specified military equipment in the City of La Mesa; and WHEREAS, prior military equipment use by the La Mesa Police Department complied with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time of the use.

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

1. That the City Council of the City of La Mesa hereby adopts and approves the findings set forth above in support of this Resolution.

2. That the City Council of the City of La Mesa hereby approves La Mesa Police Department Policy 706 and annual report attached hereto as Exhibit A, including the Police Department’s request for new equipment.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 27th day of February 2024, 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. 2024-__ , 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)

Annual AB 481 Equipment
Report
LA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT 2023

La Mesa Police Department Annual AB 481 Equipment Report 2023 PAGE 1
Executive Summary
AB 481, approved by the Governor on September 30, 2021, requires law enforcement agencies to obtain approval of the applicable governing body by adoption of a military equipment use policy. The La Mesa Police Department is required to seek City Council approval of its military equipment use by ordinance at a regular open meeting prior to taking certain actions related to the finding, acquisition, or use of military equipment, as defined in Government Code 7070(c).

The bill allows the City Council to approve the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment within its jurisdiction only if it determines the military equipment meets specified standards. La Mesa Ordinance 2022-2896 was passed and adopted by the La Mesa City Council on April 26, 2022. This ordinance is subject to annual City Council review to determine whether, based on an annual military equipment report, the standards set forth in that ordinance have been met. The City Council may renew the authorizing ordinance, disapprove authorization for particular military equipment where standards have not been met, or require modifications to the military equipment use procedure to address any noncompliance with standards.

The bill also requires publication of the military equipment use procedure and the annual military equipment report on the Department’s website. The military equipment use procedure must be posted on the website at least 30 days prior to the Council meeting.

Section 7072 of the Government Code states:
(a) A law enforcement agency that receives approval for a military equipment use policy pursuant to Section 7071 shall submit to the governing body an annual military equipment report for each type of military equipment approved by the governing body within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The law enforcement agency shall also make each annual military equipment report required by this section publicly available on its internet website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The annual military equipment report shall, at a minimum, include the following information for the immediately preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment:
(1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use. (2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment. (3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response.
(4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
(5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment. (6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment. (b) Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing an annual military equipment report pursuant to this section, the law enforcement agency shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the general public may discuss and ask questions regarding the annual military equipment report and the law enforcement agency’s funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.

La Mesa Police Department Annual AB 481 Equipment Report 2023 PAGE 2
Introduction
The La Mesa Police Department retains and employs a variety of equipment to assist in safely achieving the furtherance of its mission to “protecting life and property while promoting community involvement through professional service, honor, trust and integrity.” While the inventory of equipment is varied, the mere possession of the equipment does not warrant its use during every incident.

The La Mesa Police Department recognizes that critical incidents are unpredictable and can be dynamic in nature. A variety of equipment options can greatly assist trained officers and supervisors in bringing those incidents to a swift and safe resolution. The use of this equipment is restricted by Department policy for use only in certain instances and in some cases only by certain units and highly trained personnel.

While the Department’s equipment procedure is wide-ranging, it is not all inclusive. There may be circumstances where unpredictable incidents demand the need for incident commanders to authorize the use of equipment in a manner not outlined within Department procedures. In evaluating those instances, the judgement of the incident commander in considering the totality of the circumstances, public safety, officer safety, civil rights, and information known to the incident commander at the time will be used.

It is incumbent upon incident commanders, supervisors, individual officers, and specific units to recognize the particular circumstances in which equipment should be employed to enhance public safety and the safety or officers, in order to bring critical incidents to a safe resolution.

La Mesa Police Department Annual AB 481 Equipment Report 2023 PAGE 3
Definitions
The La Mesa Police Department recognizes that differing terms, descriptions, or terminology is often applied to military equipment. Therefore, in the interest of transparency and clarity, this report will utilize definitions enumerated in Government Code 7070, which states:
(a) “Governing body” means the elected body that oversees a law enforcement agency or, if there is no elected body that directly oversees the law enforcement agency, the appointed body that oversees a law enforcement agency. In the case of a law enforcement agency of a county, including a sheriff’s department or a district attorney’s office, “governing body” means the board of supervisors of the county.
(c) “Military equipment” means the following:
(1) Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. (2) Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers.

However, police versions of standard consumer vehicles are specifically excluded from this subdivision.
(3) High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), commonly referred to as Humvees, two and one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached. However, unarmored all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and motorized dirt bikes are specifically excluded from this subdivision. (4) Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants and utilize a tracked system instead of wheels for forward motion. (5) Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units. (6) Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. (7) Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature.

However, items designed to remove a lock, such as bolt cutters, or a handheld ram designed to be operated by one person, are specifically excluded from this subdivision. (8) Firearms of .50 caliber or greater. However, standard issue shotguns are specifically excluded from this subdivision.
(9) Ammunition of .50 caliber or greater. However, standard issue shotgun ammunition is specifically excluded from this subdivision. (10) Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including assault weapons as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the Penal Code, with the exception of standard issue service weapons and ammunition of less than .50 caliber that are issued to officers, agents, or employees of a law enforcement agency or a state agency. (11) Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles.

La Mesa Police Department Annual AB 481 Equipment Report 2023 PAGE 4
(12) “Flashbang” grenades and explosive breaching tools, “tear gas,” and “pepper balls,” excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray. (13) Taser Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and the Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD).
(14) The following projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions: 40mm projectile launchers, “bean bag,” rubber bullet, and specialty impact munition (SIM) weapons.
(15) Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight.
(16) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) through (15), “military equipment” does not include general equipment not designated as prohibited or controlled by the federal Defense Logistics Agency.
(d) “Military equipment use policy” means a publicly released, written document governing the use of military equipment by a law enforcement agency or a state agency that addresses, at a minimum, all of the following:
(1) A description of each type of military equipment, the quantity sought, its capabilities, expected lifespan, and product descriptions from the manufacturer of the military equipment.
(2) The purposes and authorized uses for which the law enforcement agency or the state agency proposes to use each type of military equipment. (3) The fiscal impact of each type of military equipment, including the initial costs of obtaining the equipment and estimated annual costs of maintaining the equipment. (4) The legal and procedural rules that govern each authorized use. (5) The training, including any course required by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, that must be completed before any officer, agent, or employee of the law enforcement agency or the state agency is allowed to use each specific type of military equipment to ensure the full protection of the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties and full adherence to the military equipment use policy. (6) The mechanisms to ensure compliance with the military equipment use policy, including which independent persons or entities have oversight authority, and, if applicable, what legally enforceable sanctions are put in place for violations of the policy.
(7) For a law enforcement agency, the procedures by which members of the public may register complaints or concerns or submit questions about the use of each specific type of military equipment, and how the law enforcement agency will ensure that each complaint, concern, or question receives a response in a timely manner.

La Mesa Police Department Annual AB 481 Equipment Report 2023 PAGE 5
Government Code 7072(a)(1) Equipment Use Summary 2023

TRAINING EVENT USAGE
Expendables are recorded based on the number of rounds utilized during training events. Multi-use items and platforms are recorded based on the number of training events conducted during the year.

During each training event, multiple users may receive training on each piece of equipment. In 2023, the La Mesa Police Department utilized the following equipment during training events:

Equipment Used Category Total Quantity Used
Lenco BearCat 3 5 training events
Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV) 5 1 training event
Autel Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) 1 4 training events Skydio 2 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) 1 1 training event Pepperball 2% PAVA Rounds 12 6 rounds
CTS 4431 CS 40mm powder projectile 12 6 rounds
CTS 5230B CS canister grenade 12 2 rounds
CTS 6230 CS canister grenade 12 1 round
CTS 2430 CS 12-gauge powder projectile 12 8 rounds
40mm Launcher 14 4 training events
Bean Bag shotgun 14 6 training events
CTS 2581 Super Sock cartridge (bean bag) 14 424 rounds
Speer LE Gold Dot Ammo, .223 (from M4) 10 10,305 rounds Hornady ELD Match Tap Precision Ammo, .308 10 374 rounds Daniel Defense M4 Rifle 10 14 training events
Remington .308 700 Rifle 10 4 training events
H&K MP5 (9mm) 10 1 training event
H&K MP5 (.40) 10 1 training event
Pepperball (inert rounds) 12 743 rounds
Pepperball Tac 700 Launcher 12 6 training events
9mm ammo (from H&K MP5) 10 250 rounds
.40 ammo (from H&K MP5) 10 26 rounds
4557 40mm foam baton 14 59 rounds
LT2-F Robot 1 1 training event
Colt M4 Rifle 10 11 training events
CTS 7290 Flash Bang 12 3 rounds

La Mesa Police Department Annual AB 481 Equipment Report 2023 PAGE 6

FIELD INCIDENT USAGE
Although deployed and available for use during an incident, not all pieces of equipment are utilized during an incident. For example, officers may carry a bean bag shotgun with them during an incident but do not fire any Super Sock cartridges during that incident and thus the cartridges are not included on the above table. Accordingly, the following information differentiates between equipment deployed and equipment discharged. In 2023, the La Mesa Police Department utilized AB 481 equipment during the following field incidents:

Date Equipment Used Category # Used Description
January 24 Lenco BearCat 3 1 deployed Report of an active shooter at Lemon Avenue Elementary.

February 8 Bean Bag Shotgun 14 1 deployed Report of a subject with a knife.

February 28 Bean Bag Shotgun 14 1 deployed Service of a felony arrest warrant.

February 28 Bean Bag Shotgun 14 1 deployed Report of a stabbing.

March 2 Bean Bag Shotgun 14 1 deployed Report of a subject with a knife.

March 3 Bean Bag Shotgun 14 1 deployed Domestic violence incident.

March 19 Bean Bag Shotgun 14 1 deployed Report of a subject with a knife.

March 31 Bean Bag Shotgun 14 1 deployed Barricaded subject with a knife.

Pepperball Tac 700 Launcher 12 1 deployed
April 6 Bean Bag Shotgun 14 1 deployed Burglary in progress.

April 10 Colt M4 Rifle 10 1 deployed Report of a shooting that just occurred.

April 14 Bean Bag Shotgun 14 1 deployed Occupied stolen vehicle.

April 25 Bean Bag Shotgun 14 1 deployed Report of a subject with a knife.

April 28 Autel Unmanned Aircraft
System (UAS)
1 1 deployed Report of a subject with a gun at Helix
High School.

May 1 Bean Bag Shotgun 14 1 deployed Report of a subject breaking vehicle windows with a hammer.

May 2 Bean Bag Shotgun 14 1 deployed Report of a stabbing.

May 16 Autel UAS 1 1 deployed Burglary at a business. Check the roof and search for evidence.

May 17 Autel UAS 1 1 deployed Area search in thick brush for a subject yelling.

May 21 Autel UAS 1 1 deployed Search for shoplifting suspect.

May 23 LT2-F Robot 1 1 deployed Search for burglary suspect.

May 29 Autel UAS 1 1 deployed Search for missing juvenile.

June 4 Autel UAS 1 1 deployed Search for assault suspect.

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June 6 Autel UAS 1 1 deployed Suicidal subject with a weapon.

June 17 Autel UAS 1 1 deployed Search for burglary suspect.

June 21 Autel UAS 1 1 deployed Search for vandalism suspect.

June 21 Autel UAS 1 1 deployed Search for trespasser.

June 22 Autel UAS 1 1 deployed Search for an armed suspect.

June 27 Autel UAS 1 1 deployed Search for domestic violence suspect.

July 9 Autel UAS 1 1 deployed Search for suspect in hit-and-run collision.

July 13 Autel UAS 1 1 deployed Search for prowling suspect.

July 15 Autel UAS 1 1 deployed Search for burglary suspect.

July 31 Autel UAS 1 1 deployed Search for robbery suspect.

August 6 Mobile Command Vehicle 1 1 deployed Officer Involved Shooting investigation.

August 18 Autel UAS 1 1 deployed Search for trespasser.

September
10 Pepperball Tac700 Launcher 12 1 deployed Barricaded subject inside a garage.

Rounds deployed for area saturation
inside garage. Pepperball (2% PAVA rounds) 12 20 rounds discharged
December 3 Daniel Defense M4 Rifle 10 5 deployed Barricaded subject. SRT response.

Bean Bag Shotgun 14 1 deployed
December 11 Autel UAS 1 1 deployed Barricaded subject. SRT response.

Pepperball used for area saturation
only; the 200 rounds were discharged
over the course of approximately 4
hours while the subject was
barricaded inside a closet. Beanbag
rounds fired at the subject when he
exited the closet and began reaching
for something, however none of the
beanbag rounds struck the subject. He
was taken into custody and did not
sustain any injuries.

Lenco BearCat 1 1 deployed
LT2-F Robot 1 1 deployed
Mobile Command Vehicle 1 1 deployed
Daniel Defense M4 Rifle 10 10 deployed
CTS 7290 Flash Bang 12 1 discharged
Pepperball Tac700 Launcher 12 2 deployed
Pepperball (2% PAVA rounds) 12 200 rounds
discharged
40mm Launcher 14 2 deployed
Bean Bag Shotgun 14 2 deployed
CTS 2581 Super Sock cartridge 14 2 rounds
discharged

La Mesa Police Department Annual AB 481 Equipment Report 2023 PAGE 8
Complaints Summary Regarding Equipment Usage Per Government Code 7072(a)(2)
In some instances, the application and use of equipment specified in Government Code 7070 may cause questions and/or concerns for members of the community. The Department recognizes this and it is vital that such concerns are addressed and questions are answered.

The La Mesa Police Department is committed to full and fair investigations into citizen complaints.

Existing procedures ensure that complaints are resolved in a fair, impartial, and expeditious manner to ensure the integrity and efficiency of the Department. The professional working relationship with the La Mesa Citizen’s Police Oversight Board and the Independent Police Auditor further underscore the Department’s commitment to transparency in resolving complaints, advancing and improving training, and ensuring public trust.

During the 2023 calendar, the La Mesa Police Department received zero (0) complaints/concerns regarding the use of any equipment.

Summary and Responses to Equipment Procedure Violations Per Government Code 7072(a)(3)
Methods for discovering any violations of the La Mesa Police Department’s AB 481 Equipment Policy/Procedure include citizen complaints/reports, reports received via the Citizen’s Police Oversight Board online reporting portal, the Department’s online complaint portal, supervisory review of Body Worn Cameras, and direct observation by supervisory personnel and/or training staff.

No violations of the La Mesa Police Department’s AB 481 Equipment policy/procedure were observed, discovered, or reported during 2023.

AB 481 Equipment Inventory and Costs Per Government Code 7072(a)(4) & 7072(a)(5)
The La Mesa Police Department’s AB 481 Equipment Inventory is included in Appendix A in this report.

The Inventory includes fiscal information including cost of each item, expected lifespan, and annual cost.

Acquisition of AB 481 during the 2023 calendar year was limited to replacement of existing inventory; no new items were obtained in 2023.

La Mesa Police Department Annual AB 481 Equipment Report 2023 PAGE 9
Projected AB 481 Equipment Acquisitions FY 24/25 Per Government Code 7072(a)(6)
The La Mesa Police Department is requesting approval for the future purchase and use of the following AB 481 Equipment in FY 24/25. If approved by City Council, the items may be purchased during the current reporting period and will be included in the 2024 AB 481 Equipment Report.

SKYDIO X10 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM
The Department is requesting approval to purchase six (6) Skydio X10 UAS to replace the three (3) UAS currently in Department inventory.

Skydio X10 UAS
Description Commercial grade Unmanned Aircraft System. Battery powered remote operated aircraft.

Quantity 6
Capability Capable of providing live and recorded video images captured from aerial positions.

Life Span 5 years
Manufacture’s
Description
The Skydio X10 is the intelligent drone that provides powerful, timely information, with the best sensors on a small UAS, piloted by the most advanced AI in the sky.

Harness dual-use innovation with drones that are small, smart, survivable, and ready to scale.

Purpose To be deployed when its view would assist officers or incident commanders with tactical or other public safety and life preservation missions.

Authorized
Use/ Training
Required
Only authorized operators that have been fully trained and have acquired FAA certification are allowed to pilot this aircraft.

Costs Unit Cost: $25,467.40 (includes all support equipment and warranty) Maintenance Costs: $6000 (battery and propeller replacement) Year Obtained: Request to purchase in 2024
How purchased: Federal Grant
The Department currently has three (3) aircraft, one of which is inoperable and cannot be repaired due to a software malfunction. Of the remaining two (2) aircraft, neither have thermal, zoom, or extended flight time (exceeding 20 minutes) capabilities. Those capabilities would allow us to operate the UAS at night for extended periods of time and enhance our public safety capabilities. In 2023, our UAS have supported incidents to include evidence collection, high-risk warrant services, tactical operations, special events, crimes in progress, and search and rescue operations. These new units would replace our existing UAS and better serve the needs of the community during public safety operations such as outdoor crime scene processing, tactical operations, special events, crimes in progress, and search and rescue operations. The Department will remain in compliance with all legal requirements in the State of California for UAS use by law enforcement and will continue to seek annual review and approval by the La Mesa City Council for its continued use.

La Mesa Police Department Annual AB 481 Equipment Report 2023 PAGE 10
PENN ARMS 40 MM SINGLE SHOT LAUNCHER
The Department is requesting approval to purchase eighteen (18) 40 mm launchers. These are a different model number than the launchers currently in Department inventory. 40mm Single Shot Launcher
Description 40 mm single shot launcher that is orange in color to differentiate this as a foam baton launcher for patrol officers, rather than a multiple munitions launcher as used by SRT
Quantity 18
Capability The 40mm Projectile Launcher is a less-lethal system that uses smokeless powder to deliver 40mm projectiles from a safe distance. It is a single launcher, which allows the operator to re-assess the situation after every spent munition.

Life Span 15 years
Manufacture’s
Description L140-4, single shot 40mm launcher with folding stock and fixed front grip Purpose Only trained La Mesa Police officers are allowed to use the 40mm single shot launcher. It is authorized for use only in situations where the use of force is authorized per Department policy, including but not limited to: subduing dangerous and/or combative individuals, protection from vicious animals, and training exercises.

Authorized
Use/ Training
Required
Only authorized officers that have been fully trained are allowed to use this launcher.

Costs Unit Cost: $2,055.55 per launcher. Total Cost: $37,000.00 (includes all support equipment and warranty)
Maintenance Costs: ongoing for munitions/ maintenance performed by staff Year Obtained: Request to purchase in 2024
How purchased: Department budget
The Department currently has six (6) 40mm launchers which may only be used by trained personnel on the Special Response Team (SRT). While those launchers may deploy a variety of munitions when utilized by SRT personnel, the addition of eighteen (18) launchers in a distinctive orange coating would allow patrol personnel to deploy the CTS 40mm foam baton rounds included in existing inventory. This lessthan-lethal launcher would provide officers with an additional option in certain use of force situations in accordance with Department policy.

APPENDIX A
2023 ANNUAL REPORT INVENTORY
Item Item Category Item Name Item Description Quantity Capabilities Purchase
Cost Purpose/Use
Authorized Use/Training
Required
Expected
Lifespan
Annual
Cost
1 Category 1 / Unmanned
Aircraft System
(UAV/Drone)
Skydio 2 The Skydio 2 is a commercial-grade
UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) /
Drone. This is a battery powered,
remote operated vehicle.
2 Capable of providing live and
recorded video images captured
from aerial positions.

Cost per
unit/$141

8.09 To be deployed when its
view would assist officers
or incident commanders
with tactical or other public
safety and life preservation
missions.

Only authorized operators that
have been fully trained and
acquire FAA certification are
allowed to pilot this vehicle.
5-10 years 100-500
2 Category 1 / Unmanned
Aircraft System
(UAV/Drone)
Autel The EVO II is a commercial-grade UAV
(Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) / Drone. It
is a battery powered, remote operated
vehicle.
1 Capable of providing live and
recorded video images captured
from aerial positions.

Cost
$9648.04
To be deployed when its
view would assist officers
or incident commanders
with tactical or other public
safety and life preservation
missions.

Only authorized operators that
have been fully trained and
acquire FAA certification are
allowed to pilot this vehicle.
5-10 years 100-500
3 Category 2/ Armored
Personnel Carrier
Lenco BearCat The Lenco BearCat is an armored
vehicle designed to provide protection
during rescues and tactical events.
1 Capable of transporting
personnel and equipment while
providing them with armored
protection from gunfire. It is
designed to withstand multiple
bullet strikes from small arms
fire as well as low level
explosions.

UASI
Grant
$297,367
To rescue police and
civilian individuals from
dangerous scenes and
move personnel and /or
resources in support of
tactical operations in which
there is reason to expect
potential armed resistance
requiring protection. Also
to enhance officer and
community safety, improve
scene containment and
stabilization, and assist in
resolving critical incidents.

Only La Mesa Police operators
that have been trained in the
operation of the BearCat are
allowed to drive this vehicle.
20 Yrs. $1500-
2000
4 Category 1/ Robot LT2-F Tactical
Support Robot
Tactical Robot/Unmanned, remotely
piloted, powered ground vehicle.
1 This equipment is a battery
powered, remote operated
device. Equipped with two
cameras and two-way radio
capabilities.
$28,000 Increases safety to the
community and officers by
allowing operators to
remotely gain visual/audio
data, deliver crisis
negotiations phones, open
doors, disrupt packages,
and clear buildings without
putting an officer or civilian
in harm's way.

Only trained La Mesa Police
operators are allowed to use
this robot.

Appr. 15
years
None
La Mesa Police Department Military Equipment Inventory

APPENDIX A
2023 ANNUAL REPORT INVENTORY
5 Category 1/ Robot Avatar Tactical Robot/Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered ground vehicle.
1 This equipment is a battery
powered, remote operated
device. Equipped with two
cameras and two-way radio
capabilities.

Cost
$14,350
Increases safety to the
community and officers by
allowing operators to
remotely gain visual/audio
data, deliver crisis
negotiations phones, open
doors, disrupt packages,
and clear buildings without
putting an officer or civilian
in harm's way
Only trained La Mesa Police
operators are allowed to use
this robot.

Appr. 15
years
There has
been one
repair
which
came to
$2000
6 Category 5/ Command
and Control Vehicles
Mobile Command
Vehicle (MCV)
2014 Dodge Ram 3500 ProMaster 1 The MCV is equipped with communication and tactical
planning equipment and is
capable of being used as a
mobile operations command
and dispatch center. The vehicle
is also capable of transporting
personnel and equipment to and
from incident scenes.
$100,000 This vehicle is used based
on the specific
circumstances of a given
critical incident, large
event, natural disaster or
community event that is
taking place.

Only assigned personnel are
allowed to drive and operate
the Mobile Command Vehicle.
20 years Annual
maintained
cost of
approx.
$2500
7 Category 7/ Breaching
Apparatus/ Slugs
Shotgun
Breaching Rounds
/ Royal Arms and
CTS 2570
Shotgun breaching rounds are
specialty shotgun shells utilized for
door breaching.
82 Designed to breach heavy locks,
dead-bolts, and hinges mounted
inside of solid oak or steel doors.

Cost per
unit $4.14
To safely gain entry into a
structure.

Only specially trained La Mesa
Police operators are allowed to
use the CTS 2570 round.

Breaching tools that are
explosive in nature can be
deployed any time operators
determine that it is tactically
necessary to safely complete a
lawful breaching, and then only
when non-explosive breaching
methods are not practical.

Explosive breaching may only
occur in the field or during
training exercises after
authorization by the Incident
Commander or SRT
Commander.

Until
expended
None

APPENDIX A
2023 ANNUAL REPORT INVENTORY
8 Category 12/
PepperBall Launcher
PepperBall/ Tac
700/Launchers
A system that uses high pressure air to
deliver projectiles (similar to a paint
ball delivery system).
4 Launches less lethal munitions
up to 150 feet. Munitions open
upon impact and can disperse
oleoresin capsicum (OC) powder
or water that cause irritation
upon contact or inhalation.

Other munitions are simply
projectiles utilized as a less
lethal impact tool.

Cost per
unit
$600.00
The PepperBall Launcher is
a less lethal use of force
option and limits the
escalation of conflict where
employment of lethal force
is prohibited or
undersirable.

Only La Mesa Police officers
who are trained on the use of
the PepperBall Launcher are
authorized to deploy it. It is
authorized for use only in
situations where the use of
force is authorized per
Department policy, including
but not limited to: to subude
dangerous and/or combative
individuals to obtain a tactical
advantage; protection from
vicious animals; training
exercises; and approved
demonstrations. The PepperBall
Launcher may only be deployed
to disperse any assembly,
protest, or demonstration in
strict accordance with AB 48
and Department policy.

No
Expiration
None
9 Category 12/
PepperBall Launcher
PepperBall Live
Projectile
The basic PepperBall projectile with 2%
pepper powder
1475 Discharged from the PepperBall
launcher, the projectile will
break on impact and release 2%
PAVA pepper powder. It is
designed for direct impact and
area saturation, especially in
confined, interior spaces. The
projectile has a velocity of 280-
350 FPS. The direct impact is
60ft and an area of saturation of
150ft. It also contains 0.5% PAVA
Powder.8230.

Cost per
unit/
$3420.00
per 1500
rounds
The PepperBall Launcher is
a less lethal use of force
option and limits the
escalation of conflict where
employment of lethal force
is prohibited or
undersirable.

Only La Mesa Police officers
who are trained on the use of
the PepperBall Launcher are
authorized to deploy it. It is
authorized for use only in
situations where the use of
force is authorized per
Department policy, including
but not limited to: to subude
dangerous and/or combative
individuals to obtain a tactical
advantage; protection from
vicious animals; training
exercises; and approved
demonstrations. The PepperBall
Launcher may only be deployed
to disperse any assembly,
protest, or demonstration in
strict accordance with AB 48
and Department policy.
1 Year None

APPENDIX A
2023 ANNUAL REPORT INVENTORY
10 Category 12/
PepperBall Launcher
PepperBall Inert
Projectile
This is a PepperBall pratice projectile. 1800
rounds
Discharged from the PepperBall
launcher, the projectile will
break on impact, and is designed
for training purposes, or when
chemical exposure is not desired
or required. Inside is a non toxic
white power.

Cost per
unit/
$99.95 for
375
rounds
The PepperBall Launcher is
a less lethal use of force
option and limits the
escalation of conflict where
employment of lethal force
is prohibited or
undersirable.

Only La Mesa Police officers
who are trained on the use of
the PepperBall Launcher are
authorized to deploy it. It is
authorized for use only in
situations where the use of
force is authorized per
Department policy, including
but not limited to: to subude
dangerous and/or combative
individuals to obtain a tactical
advantage; protection from
vicious animals; training
exercises; and approved
demonstrations. The PepperBall
Launcher may only be deployed
to disperse any assembly,
protest, or demonstration in
strict accordance with AB 48
and Department policy.
1 Year None
11 Category 12/Flashbangs CTS 7290 Flash
Bang
A Noise Flash Diversionary Device
(NFDD) is a device that creates a bright
flash and loud sound to temporarily
divert the attention of subjects in the
immediate area.
77 Capable of creating visual and
auditory distractions during
tactical operations which allows
for tactical advantage during
high-risk situations.

Cost per
unit/
$48.00
NFDD's are used to distract
and temporarily disorient
dangerous suspects by
overwhelming their senses
of vision and hearing. The
distraction allows officers
to seize a moment of
opportunity to safely
resolve critical situations
during high-risk tactical
operations.

Only specially trained La Mesa
Police operators are authorized
to deploy flashbang devices.
5 Yrs. None
12 Category 12/Tear Gas OC-Oleoresin
Capsicum 5440
Flameless
Explusion
Pyrotechnic grenade/non-lethal tool. 32 Pyrotechnic grenade that discharges a high volume of OC
through multiple emission ports
designed mostly for indoor use,
but can be deployed outside.

OC is an inflammatory agent
which causes involuntary closure
of the eyes (open in 2-5 min)
and respiratory inflammation
(subsides in approximately 2
min.)
Cost per
unit/
$36.73
A non lethal use of force
option used to limit the
escalation of conflict and
safely resolve critical
situations.

Only specially trained La Mea
Police operators who have
received POST certification in
the use of chemical agents are
authorized to use chemical
agents. Chemical agents may
only be deployed to disperse
any assembly, protest, or
demonstration in strict
accordance with AB 48 and
Department policy.

N/A N/A

APPENDIX A
2023 ANNUAL REPORT INVENTORY
13 Category 12/Tear Gas 5230B CSChlorobenzyliden
emalononitrile
Pyrotechnic grenade/non-lethal tool. 86 Pyrotechnic grenade designed for indoor use delivering a
maximum amount of irritant
smoke throughout multiple
rooms with minimal risk of fire.

CS is an irritating agent and
lachrymator (irritates the eyes
and causes tears to flow).

Cost per
unit/
$36.74
A non lethal use of force
option used to limit the
escalation of conflict and
safely resolve critical
situations.

Only specially trained La Mea
Police operators who have
received POST certification in
the use of chemical agents are
authorized to use chemical
agents. Chemical agents may
only be deployed to disperse
any assembly, protest, or
demonstration in strict
accordance with AB 48 and
Department policy.
5 Yrs. None
14 Category 12/ Tear Gas 6230 CSChlorobenzyliden
emalononitrile
Pyrotechnic grenade/non-lethal tool. 93 Pyrotechnic canister grenade emitting smoke through
multiple emission ports for 30 to
40 seconds. May be launched or
hand thrown. CS is an irritating
agent and lachrymator (irritates
the eyes and causes tears to
flow).

Cost per
unit/
$26.50
A non lethal use of force
option used to limit the
escalation of conflict and
safely resolve critical
situations.

Only specially trained La Mea
Police operators who have
received POST certification in
the use of chemical agents are
authorized to use chemical
agents. Chemical agents may
only be deployed to disperse
any assembly, protest, or
demonstration in strict
accordance with AB 48 and
Department policy.
5 Yrs. None
15 Category 12/ Tear Gas 8230 CSChlorobenzyliden
emalononitrile
The smallest diameter burning
grenade/ non-lethal tool.
90 Specifically for outdoor use. Can
be hand thrown or launched. CS
is an irritating agent and
lachrymator (irritates the eyes
and causes tears to flow).

Cost per
unit/
$21.38
A non lethal use of force
option used to limit the
escalation of conflict and
safely resolve critical
situations.

Only specially trained La Mea
Police operators who have
received POST certification in
the use of chemical agents are
authorized to use chemical
agents. Chemical agents may
only be deployed to disperse
any assembly, protest, or
demonstration in strict
accordance with AB 48 and
Department policy.
5 Yrs. None
16 Category 12/Tear Gas 2430 CTS 12 ga.
cartridge
(shotgun) CS
Chlorobenzyliden
emalononitrile
12 gauge Shotgun Cartridge/ 1.5 grams
CS Powder
191 Powder or liquid filled, nonburning, fin-stabilized rounds designed to penetrate light to
intermediate barriers such as
windows and hollow core doors.

The projectiles break upon
impact and deliver agent
payloads of powder or liquid
throughout the adjacent target
area. CS is an irritating agent and
lachrymator (irritates the eyes
and causes tears to flow).

Cost per
unit/
$9.00
A non lethal use of force
option used to limit the
escalation of conflict and
safely resolve critical
situations.

Only specially trained La Mea
Police operators who have
received POST certification in
the use of chemical agents are
authorized to use chemical
agents. Chemical agents may
only be deployed to disperse
any assembly, protest, or
demonstration in strict
accordance with AB 48 and
Department policy.
5 Yrs. None

APPENDIX A
2023 ANNUAL REPORT INVENTORY
17 Category 12/ Tear Gas 4431 CTS 40 mm
CSChlorobenzyliden
emalononitrile
40 MM projectile 6 grams CS Powder
Barricade
101 Kinetic Energy Munition used as
a less lethal use of force option.

Cost per
unit/
$29.00
A non lethal use of force
option used to limit the
escalation of conflict and
safely resolve critical
situations.

Only specially trained La Mea
Police operators who have
received POST certification in
the use of chemical agents are
authorized to use chemical
agents. Chemical agents may
only be deployed to disperse
any assembly, protest, or
demonstration in strict
accordance with AB 48 and
Department policy.
5 Yrs. None
18 Category 12/Tear Gas 5230 CTS CSChlorobenzyliden
emalononitrile
Pyrotechnic grenade/non-lethal tool. 4 The largest diameter burning grenade that discharges a high
volume of smoke and chemical
agent through multiple emission
ports. Specifically for outdoor
use. Can be hand thrown or
launched. CS is an irritating
agent and lachrymator (irritates
the eyes and causes tears to
flow).

Cost per
unit/
$35.00
A non lethal use of force
option used to limit the
escalation of conflict and
safely resolve critical
situations.

Only specially trained La Mea
Police operators who have
received POST certification in
the use of chemical agents are
authorized to use chemical
agents. Chemical agents may
only be deployed to disperse
any assembly, protest, or
demonstration in strict
accordance with AB 48 and
Department policy.
5 Yrs. None
19 Category 12/ Tear Gas 3230 CTS CSChlorobenzyliden
emalononitrile
37MM CS Smoke Projectile/ non-lethal
tool.
47 A short range CS cartridge
delivering a single munition.

Used outdoors, it will disperse
crowds, deny areas and prevent
violence. CS is an irritating agent
and lachrymator (irritates the
eyes and causes tears to flow).

Cost per
unit/
$8.98
A non lethal use of force
option used to limit the
escalation of conflict and
safely resolve critical
situations.

Only specially trained La Mea
Police operators who have
received POST certification in
the use of chemical agents are
authorized to use chemical
agents. Chemical agents may
only be deployed to disperse
any assembly, protest, or
demonstration in strict
accordance with AB 48 and
Department policy.
5 Yrs. None
20 Category 12/ Tear Gas 3430 CS Muzzle
Blast
37MM CS Smoke Projectile/ non-lethal
tool.
30 A short range CS cartridge
delivering a single munition.

Used outdoors, it will disperse
crowds, deny areas and prevent
violence. CS is an irritating agent
and lachrymator (irritates the
eyes and causes tears to flow).

Cost per
unit/
$8.98
A non lethal use of force
option used to limit the
escalation of conflict and
safely resolve critical
situations.

Only specially trained La Mea
Police operators who have
received POST certification in
the use of chemical agents are
authorized to use chemical
agents. Chemical agents may
only be deployed to disperse
any assembly, protest, or
demonstration in strict
accordance with AB 48 and
Department policy.
5 Yrs. None

APPENDIX A
2023 ANNUAL REPORT INVENTORY
21 Category 12/ Tear Gas 3440 OC Muzzle
Blast
37MM OC Smoke Projectile/ non-lethal
tool.
15 A short range OC cartridge
delivering a single munition.

Used outdoors, it will disperse
crowds, deny areas and prevent
violence. OC is an inflammatory
agent which causes involuntary
closure of the eyes (open in 2-5
min) and respiratory
inflammation (subsides in
approximately 2 min.)
Cost per
unit/
$8.98
A non lethal use of force
option used to limit the
escalation of conflict and
safely resolve critical
situations.

Only specially trained La Mea
Police operators who have
received POST certification in
the use of chemical agents are
authorized to use chemical
agents. Chemical agents may
only be deployed to disperse
any assembly, protest, or
demonstration in strict
accordance with AB 48 and
Department policy.
5 Yrs. None
22 Category 12/ Tear Gas 4630 CS Muzzle
Blast
40MM CS Smoke Projectile/ non-lethal
tool.
23 A short range CS cartridge
delivering a single munition.

Used outdoors, it will disperse
crowds, deny areas and prevent
violence. CS is an irritating agent
and lachrymator (irritates the
eyes and causes tears to flow).

Cost per
unit/
$29.00
A non lethal use of force
option used to limit the
escalation of conflict and
safely resolve critical
situations.

Only specially trained La Mea
Police operators who have
received POST certification in
the use of chemical agents are
authorized to use chemical
agents. Chemical agents may
only be deployed to disperse
any assembly, protest, or
demonstration in strict
accordance with AB 48 and
Department policy.
5 Yrs. None
23 Category 12/ Tear Gas 5099 MK-9
Magnum Stream
OC Aerosol
12 oz. Aerosol canister/ OC Pepper
Spray/ non-lethal tool.
8 Aerosol that is equiped with a
trigger handle and will deliver
short burst of OC at an effective
range of 18-20 feet. OC is an
inflammatory agent which
causes involuntary closure of the
eyes (open in 2-5 min) and
respiratory inflammation
(subsides in approximatley 2
min.)
Cost per
unit/
$49.95
A non lethal use of force
option used to limit the
escalation of conflict and
safely resolve critical
situations.

Only specially trained La Mea
Police operators who have
received POST certification in
the use of chemical agents are
authorized to use chemical
agents. Chemical agents may
only be deployed to disperse
any assembly, protest, or
demonstration in strict
accordance with AB 48 and
Department policy.
5 Yrs. None
24 Category 10/
Specialized Firearms
and Ammunition
Speer LE Gold
Dot Ammunition
.223 Rem. 62 grain cartridge for duty
rifles and range training
20,500
rounds
The Speer LE Gold Dot cartridge
is ammunition deployed during
potential lethal encounters at
long distances. This 62 grain
projectile is designed to
maintain accuracy at long
distances. 12,000 rounds are
used for range qualificaitons and
training.

Cost per
box of 500
rounds/
$288.00
To be used wih the all 223.
cal. Assualt rilfe precision
weapons to address a
threat with more precision
and/ or greater distances
than a handgun, if present
or feasible. It is only
deployed in situations
where lethal force is
authorized.

Only specially trained La Mesa
Police operators/police officers
are authorized to use this
ammunition. Required training
includes: CA POST certified rifle
course or CA POST certified
SWAT training, and regular
qualifications as required by
law and department policy.

Until
expended
None

APPENDIX A
2023 ANNUAL REPORT INVENTORY
25 Category 10/
Specialized Firearms
and Ammunition
Colt M-4 Rifle This rifle is a firearm, capable of
accurately stopping an armed subject
at various distances. The Carbine rifle
is a lightweight, air-cooled, gas
operated, magazine fed, shoulder fired
weapon, designed for semi-automatic,
selective fire (full auto).
14 The Colt M-4 is capable of firing
a 5.56mm projectile bullet.

Ammunition: Speer LE Gold Dot
.223 Rem. 62 grain cartridge.

Cost per
unit
$2,011.78
This rifle is only authorized
for use by specially trained
La Mesa Police Special
Response Team operators
in situations where lethal
force is authorized by law
and department policy.

Only specially trained La Mesa
Police operators are authorized
to use this rifle. Required
training includes: CA POST
certified rifle course, CA POST
certified SWAT training, and
regular qualifications as
required by law and
department policy.

No
expiration /
rifle will
need to be
replaced if
and when it
becomes
unserviceabl
e.

Varies/
maintenan
ce is
conducted
by
departmen
tal staff.
26 Category 10/
Specialized Firearms
and Ammunition
Hornady .308
WIN. 168 Grain
ELD Match Tap Percision cartridge
ammunition
2000
rounds
The Hornady .308 168 grain, ELD
Match Tap Precision cartridge is
ammunition deployed during
potential lethal encounters at
long distances. This 168 grain
projectile is designed to
maintain accuracy at long
distances.

Per Order
of 2000
rounds
$1958.87
To be used wih the
Remingtion .308 precision
weapon to address a threat
with more precision and/
or greater distances than a
handgun, if present or
feasible. It is only deployed
in situations where lethal
force is authorized.

Only specially trained La Mesa
Police operators are allowed to
operate with this ammuntion.

Operators must successfully
complete the CA Post certified
Sniper Rifle Course as well as
regular department presented
training and qualifications as
required by law and
department policy.

Until
expended
None
27 Category 10/
Specialized Firearms
and Ammunition
Daniel Defense M4 RifleThe carbine rifle is a lightweight, aircooled, gas operated, magazine fed, shoulder fired firearm, designed for
semi-automatic, selective fire (full
auto).
12 The Daniel Defense M-4 is
capable of firing a 5.56mm
projectile bullet. Ammunition:

Speer LE Gold Dot .223 Rem. 62
grain cartridge.

Cost per
unit/
$2795.84
This rifle is only authorized
for use by specially trained
La Mesa Police Special
Response Team operators
in situations where lethal
force is authorized by law
and department policy.

Only specially trained La Mesa
Police operators are authorized
to use this rifle. Required
training includes: CA POST
certified rifle course, CA POST
certified SWAT training, and
regular qualifications as
required by law and
department policy.

No
expiration /
rifle will
need to be
replaced if
and when it
becomes
unserviceabl
e.

Varies;
maintenan
ce is
conducted
by
departmen
t staff.
28 Category 10/
Specialized Firearms
and Ammunition
Remington .308
Rifle/
The Remington .308 700 Bolt Action
Rifle has a 26" heavy barrel with an
aluminum block bedded in its stock. It
is a manually operated bolt action with
2 forward dual-opposed lugs. The bolt
face is recessed, fully enclosing the
base of the cartridge. The extractor is a
C-clip sitting within the bolt face. The
ejector is a plunger on the bolt face
actuated by a coil spring. The bolt is a
3-piece construction, brazed together
(Head, body and bolt handle). The
receiver is milled from round cross
section steel.
4 The Remington 700 Bolt Action
rifle is capable of firing a .308
projectile bullet. The Hornady
.308 168 grain, ELD Match Tap
Precision
Cost per
unit/
$800.00
To be used as a precision
weapon to address a threat
with more precision and/
or greater distances than a
handgun, if present or
feasible. It is only deployed
in situations where lethal
force is authorized.

Only specially trained La Mesa
Police operators are allowed to
operate this weapon. Operators
must successfully complete the
CA Post certified Sniper Rifle
Course as well as regular
department presented training
and qualifications as required
by law and department policy.

Appr. 15
years
N/A

APPENDIX A
2023 ANNUAL REPORT INVENTORY
29 Category 13/LRAD/ M.

Aid
Long Range
Acoustic Device
The LRAD system is a type of Acoustic
Hailing Device (AHD) used to send
public announcement messages over
long distances.
**This item is included in the event
that the La Mesa Police Department
borrows and operates an LRAD owned
by another agency.***
0 LRAD systems produce much
higher sound levels (volume)
than normal loudspeakers or
megaphones and can send
public announcement messages
clearly over long distances.

N/A The device is used as a
public announcement
system to deliver dispersal
orders or other instructions
to unlawful assemblies or
to deliver critical
emergency information
(such as evacuation
instructions) to large
crowds.

LRADs can only be deployed in
accordance with all applicable
laws and department policies
governing use of force and first
amendment events, and never
as an acoustical weapon. While
the La Mesa Police Department
does not possess an LRAD, it is
anticpated that one could be
borrowed from another agency
for use at an event in La Mesa.

In such an event, only specially
trained La Mesa Special
Response Team operators
would be authorized to deploy
the LRAD.

N/A N/A
30 Category 10/
Specialized Firearms
and Ammunition
Heckler and Koch
MP5 40 Cal.

This is a submachine gun firearm,
capable of accurately stopping an
armed subject at various distances. It
is a lightweight, magazine fed,
shoulder fired weapon, designed for
semi-automatic, selective fire (full
auto).
5 The Heckler and Koch MP5 is
capable of firing a 40 cal.
projectile bullet. Ammunition:

Speer LE Gold Dot .223 Rem. 62
grain cartridge.

Cost per
unit/
$1700
This firearm is only
authorized for use by
specially trained La Mesa
Police Special Response
Team operators and
officers in situations where
lethal force is authorized by
law and department policy.

Only specially trained La Mesa
Police operators and officers
are authorized to use this
weapon. Required training
includes: CA POST certified rifle
course, and regular
qualifications as required by
law and department policy.

No
expiration /
no longer in
production
as of 2001
and will not
be replaced
when it
becomes
unserviceabl
e.

None
31 Category 10/
Specialized Firearms
and Ammunition
Heckler and Koch
MP5 9mm
This is a submachine gun firearm,
capable of accurately stopping an
armed subject at various distances. It
is a lightweight, magazine fed,
shoulder fired weapon, designed for
semi-automatic, selective fire (full
auto).
2 The Heckler and Koch MP5 is
capable of firing a 9mm
projectile bullet.

Cost per
unit/
$1700
This firearm is only
authorized for use by
specially trained La Mesa
Police Special Response
Team operators and
officers in situations where
lethal force is authorized by
law and department policy.

Only specially trained La Mesa
Police operators and officers
are authorized to use this rifle.

Required training includes: CA
POST certified rifle course, and
regular qualifications as
required by law and
department policy.

No
expiration /
no longer in
production
as of 2001
and will not
be replaced
when it
becomes
unserviceabl
e.

None
32 Category 10/
Specialized Firearms
and Ammunition
Federal 40Cal.

Ammunition
40 Cal. 147 gain premium law
enforcement tactical ammunition
round
14,000
rounds
The Federal 40 Cal. ammunition
round was the primary duty
ammunition deployed during
potential lethal encounters, .

Cost per
1000
rounds/
$306.00
To be used wih Department
issued MP5 weapons to
address a threat if present
or feasible. It is only
deployed in situations
where lethal force is
authorized.

Only specially trained La Mesa
Police SRT operators and
officers are authorized to use
this ammunition. Required
training includes regular
qualifications as required by
law and department policy.

Until
expended
None

APPENDIX A
2023 ANNUAL REPORT INVENTORY
33 Category 10/
Specialized Firearms
and Ammunition
Federal 9mm
Ammunition
9mm 147 gain premium law
enforcement tactical ammunition
round
101,000
rounds
The Federal 9mm ammunition
round is the primary duty
ammunition deployed during
potential lethal encounters.

Cost per
1000
rounds/
$306.00
To be used wih Department
issued 9mm handguns and
MP5 weapons to address a
threat if present or feasible.

It is only deployed in
situations where lethal
force is authorized.

Only specially trained La Mesa
Police SRT operators and
officers are authorized to use
this ammunition. Required
training includes regular
qualifications as required by
law and department policy.

Until
expended
None
35 Category 14/ Projectile
Launch platforms and
associated munitions
40mm Less Lethal
Launcher
The 40mm Projectile Launcher is not a
firearm. It is a less-lethal system that
uses smokeless powder to deliver
40mm projectiles from a safe distance.

It is a single launcher, which allows the
operator to re-assess the situation
after every spent munition.
6 The 40mm Less Lethal Launcher
is capable of firing 40mm Kinetic
Energy Munitions.

Cost per
unit
$1000
The 40mm Less Lethal
Launchers and Kinetic
Energy Munitions are a less
lethal use of force option.

Only trained La Mesa Police
operators are allowed to use
the 40mm Less Lethal Launcher.

It is authorized for use only in
situations where the use of
force is authorized per
Department policy, including
but not limited to: to subude
dangerous and/or combative
individuals to obtain a tactical
advantage; protection from
vicious animals; training
exercises; and approved
demonstrations. The 40mm
Less Lethal Launcher may only
be deployed to disperse any
assembly, protest, or
demonstration in strict
accordance with AB 48 and
D li
Appr. 15
years
The
ongoing
cost for
munitions
will vary
and
maintenan
ce is
conducted
by
departmen
t staff.
36 Category 14/ (Bean Bag
Shotgun and Bean Bag
Projectile)
Remington 870 Remington 870 Bean Bag
Shotgun/Shotgun that has been
modified to fire less lethal projectiles
consisting of a tear shaped bag filled
with #9 shot and has a weight of 1.4
ounces.
15 The Bean Bag Shotgun is capable
of firing a less lethal projectile
with an effective range of
approximately 5-20 yards.

Cost per
unit
$625.95
The Bean Bag Shotgun and
bean bag projectile are a
less lethal use of force
option.

Only La Mesa Police officers
who are trained on the use of
the Bean Bag Shotgun are
authorized to deploy it. It is
authorized for use only in
situations where the use of
force is authorized per
Department policy, including
but not limited to: to subude
dangerous and/or combative
individuals to obtain a tactical
advantage; protection from
vicious animals; training
exercises; and approved
demonstrations. The Bean Bag
Shotgun may only be deployed
to disperse any assembly,
protest, or demonstration in
strict accordance with AB 48
and Department policy.

No
Expiration
None

APPENDIX A
2023 ANNUAL REPORT INVENTORY
37 Category 14/ (Bean Bag
Shotgun and Bean Bag
Projectile)
2581 CTS Super
Sock cartridge
A aerodyamic projectile fired from a
modified shotgun that is a flexible
tubular material bag
805 The CTS Super Sock is a
transferred Kinetic Energy
Munition used as a less lethal
use of force option with a
terminal velocity of 280 fps at 10
yards Optimal ranges are
between 5 - 20 yards.

Cost per
unit
$35.50 for
a box of 5
The Bean Bag Shotgun and
bean bag projectile are a
less lethal use of force
option.

Only La Mesa Police officers
who are trained on the use of
the Bean Bag Shotgun are
authorized to deploy it. It is
authorized for use only in
situations where the use of
force is authorized per
Department policy, including
but not limited to: to subude
dangerous and/or combative
individuals to obtain a tactical
advantage; protection from
vicious animals; training
exercises; and approved
demonstrations. The Bean Bag
Shotgun may only be deployed
to disperse any assembly,
protest, or demonstration in
strict accordance with AB 48

Until
expended
None
38 Category 14/ Projectile
Launch platforms and
associated munitions
4557 40MM Foam
Baton
A 40MM sponge baton rubber foam
impact round/ Less-Lethal
109 This 40MM sponge baton is a
stabilised rubber foam round
with a optimal range between

9.84 ft to 98.4 ft.

Cost per
unit
$35.00
The Sponge Baton munition
is used as a Less-Lethal
weapon designed to deescalate a potenitially
violent encounter.

Only trained La Mesa Police
operators are allowed to use
the 40mm Less Lethal Launcher.

It is authorized for use only in
situations where the use of
force is authorized per
Department policy, including
but not limited to: to subude
dangerous and/or combative
individuals to obtain a tactical
advantage; protection from
vicious animals; training
exercises; and approved
demonstrations. The 40mm
Less Lethal Launcher may only
be deployed to disperse any
assembly, protest, or
demonstration in strict
accordance with AB 48 and
Department policy
Until
expended
None

Policy
706
La Mesa Police Department
Policy Manual
Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/02/14, All Rights Reserved.

Published with permission by La Mesa Police Department
Military Equipment - 1
Military Equipment
706.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements of military equipment (Government Code § 7070; Government Code § 7071; Government Code § 7072).
706.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code § 7070):

Governing body – The elected or appointed body that oversees the Department.

Military equipment – Includes but is not limited to the following:
• Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. • Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. • High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two-and-one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached. • Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants. • Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units. • Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. • Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. This does not include a handheld, one-person ram.
• Firearms and ammunition of_.50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns and standard-issue shotgun ammunition.
• Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than_.50 caliber, including firearms and accessories identified as assault weapons in Penal Code § 30510 and Penal Code § 30515, with the exception of standard-issue firearms.
• Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles. • Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools. • Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.
• TASER® Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and long-range acoustic devices (LRADs).
• Kinetic energy weapons and munitions.
• Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight.

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706.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the La Mesa Police Department that members of this Department comply with the provisions of Government Code § 7071 with respect to military equipment. 706.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Chief of Police should designate a member of this Department to act as the military equipment coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include but are not limited to:
(a) Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this policy.
(b) Identifying Department equipment that qualifies as military equipment in the current possession of the Department, or the equipment the Department intends to acquire that requires approval by the governing body.
(c) Conducting an inventory of all military equipment at least annually. (d) Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the jurisdiction of La Mesa Police Department (Government Code § 7071). (e) Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement meeting to include:

1. Publicizing the details of the meeting.

2. Preparing for public questions regarding the Department’s funding, acquisition, and use of equipment.
(f) Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the Chief of Police and ensuring that the report is made available on the Department website (Government Code § 7072).
(g) Establishing the procedure for a person to register a complaint or concern, or how that person may submit a question about the use of a type of military equipment, and how the Department will respond in a timely manner.
706.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
The following constitutes a list of qualifying equipment for the Department:
[Insert attachment here]
706.5 APPROVAL
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by way of an ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is submitted to the governing body and is available on the Department website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code § 7071). The military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the following (Government Code § 7071):

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(a) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC § 2576a. (b) Seeking funds for military equipment, including but not limited to applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers.
(c) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing.
(d) Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the jurisdiction of this Department. (e) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body.
(f) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of military equipment.
(g) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided above. 706.6 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Military equipment should not be used by any other law enforcement agency or member in this jurisdiction unless the military equipment is approved for use in accordance with this policy. 706.7 ANNUAL REPORT
Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee should submit a military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use (Government Code § 7072).

The Chief of Police or the authorized designee should also make each annual military equipment report publicly available on the Department website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The report shall include all information required by Government Code § 7072 for the preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment in Department inventory. 706.8 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual report, the Department shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the Department should discuss the report and respond to public questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: February 27, 2024
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LA MESA AUTHORIZING

THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT

FROM THE URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) BY

APPROVING THE ADDITION OF THE GRANT FUNDS TO
THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET CONTINGENT

UPON ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Police
SUMMARY:

Issues:

1. Should the City Council accept the FY21 UASI UAS Grant of $188,306.90?

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

3. Should the City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to appropriate the FY21 UASI UAS Grant to purchase the six Skydio X10 UAS and other attachments and accessories authorized under the grant? Recommendation:

1. Adopt the resolution authorizing the acceptance and appropriation of a grant from the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) by approving the addition of the grant funds to the FY 2023-2024 Budget contingent upon acceptance of the grant;

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

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3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to appropriate the FY21 UASI UAS Grant to purchase the six Skydio X10 UAS and other attachments and accessories authorized under the grant within the guidelines of the grant.

Fiscal Impact:

Funds in the amount of $188,306.90 will be appropriated to the FY 23-24 Budget to Grant Fund 213. There are no matching funds required for the grant.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe.

BACKGROUND:

The Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Program assists high-threat, high-density Urban Areas in efforts to build and sustain the capabilities necessary to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism. The UASI Program is intended to provide financial assistance to address the unique multi-discipline planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs of high-threat, high-density urban areas and to assist these areas in building and sustaining capabilities to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from threats or acts of terrorism using the Whole Community approach. The specific award is for purchasing Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, to assist with La Mesa’s goal of a safe community.

The City of San Diego Office of Homeland Security administers the UASI grant for San Diego County. On November 13, 2023, they issued a UASI grant sub-award for $239,134 to the City of La Mesa for the purchase of a tethered UAS System. The LMPD has since determined, and the San Diego Office of Homeland Security has agreed, that the untethered fleet of UAS proposed below will better serve the needs of the community at a reduced cost. They are in the process of amending the grant sub-award to reflect this change.

DISCUSSION:

LMPD UAS Unit has been operational since 2020. Over the last three years, LMPD has developed and activated a fully functioning Unmanned Aircraft System Unit.

The development of the Unit started with an intensive UAS research and development program for implementing UAS technology into law enforcement operations that complied with all legal guidelines and FAA regulations. The LMPD UAS Unit has completed and

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published a UAS Department Policy and an Operations Manual from this research. The Unit assigned and trained collateral staffing (pilots) who are FAA Part 107 certified, have completed a comprehensive in-house training regime, and continue to train.

The LMPD UAS Unit has a fully developed operations manual, training program, and training file. A joint first responder team of police and fire department personnel also staffs the Unit. The LMPD UAS Unit has acquired and currently operates UAS aircraft and support equipment, but currently does not have any UAS capable of thermal, zoom, or flight times exceeding 20 minutes. This new equipment will offer these capabilities. The LMPD UAS Unit has responded and deployed to numerous incidents over the past few years. To date, the UAS Unit has supported incidents, including evidence collection, highrisk warrant services, tactical operations, special events, crimes in progress, and search and rescue operations.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution authorizing the acceptance and appropriation of a grant from the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) by approving the addition of the grant funds to the FY 2023-2024 budget contingent upon acceptance of the grant. Staff further recommends that 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. And, staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to appropriate the FY21 UASI UAS Grant to purchase the six Skydio X10 UAS and other attachments and accessories authorized under the grant within the guidelines of the grant.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Ray Sweeney
City Manager Chief of Police
Attachments:

A. UASI UAS Resolution
B. Prior Approved FY21 MOU and Standard Agreement
C. IB 426 Controlled Equipment Rescission 11-1-17
D. FY21 UASI Award Amendment #2 La Mesa

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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-__

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LA MESA AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE

AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE URBAN AREA SECURITY

INITIATIVE (UASI) BY APPROVING THE ADDITION OF THE GRANT FUNDS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET CONTINGENT UPON

ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT
________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the federal government’s Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI), administered through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, provides grant funding for equipment to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism;
WHEREAS, the La Mesa Police Department (LMPD) is a regional law enforcement partner who aids in the prevention of, protection against, mitigation of, responds to, and helps recover from acts of terrorism;
WHEREAS, the LMPD has an operational Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Team that has been deployed for evidence collection, high-risk warrant service, tactical operations, special events, crimes in progress, and search and rescue operations; WHEREAS, the SkydioX10 UAS aircraft is capable of providing additional technology and features needed to make the LMPD UAS Team as effective as practical given the currently available technology;
WHEREAS, the increase in available LMPD UAS aircraft would greatly increase the ready availability and flexibility of the UAS Team, whose demand will rise with the increase in capability provided by the new aircraft;
WHEREAS, the SkydioX10 UAS is compliant with all government technology use and grant funding restrictions; and
WHEREAS, the La Mesa Police Department was approved for a grant from UASI to purchase six Skydio X10 UAS aircraft and their related support systems for a total of $188,306.90.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, that the City Council authorizes the acceptance and appropriation of a grant from UASI, in the amount of $188,306.90 to purchase six Skydio X10 UAS aircraft and their related support systems; 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. The appropriation will be in fund 213, Public Safety Grants.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council approves the addition of the grant funds to the FY 2023-2024 budget in fund 213, Public Safety Grants.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 27th day of February, 2024, 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. 2024- , 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)

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Washington, DC 20472
Grant Programs Directorate Information Bulletin
No. 426
November 1, 2017
MEMORANDUM FOR: All State Administrative Agency Heads
All State Administrative Agency Points of Contact
All Urban Area Security Initiative Points of Contact
All State Homeland Security Advisors
All State Emergency Management Agency Directors
All Eligible Regional Transit Agencies
All Private Sector Transportation Security Partners
All Public and Private Sector Port Security Partners
All Tribal Nation Points of Contact
FROM: Thomas DiNanno
Assistant Administrator for Grant Programs
Federal Emergency Management Agency
SUBJECT: Guidance to Recipients and Subrecipients of FEMA Preparedness Grants Regarding Implementation of Executive Order 13809 Restoring State, Tribal, and Local Law
Enforcement's Access to Life-Saving Equipment and
Resources
I. Purpose
This Information Bulletin (IB) provides guidance to recipients of FEMA preparedness grants regarding the implementation of Executive Order (EO) 13809 Restoring State, Tribal, and Local Law Enforcement's Access to Life-Saving Equipment and Resources, signed on August 28, 2017.

II. Applicability
This IB is applicable to all grants awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency subject to IB 407a (January 19, 2017) or any previous versions of IB 407, which applied to awards made on or after October 1, 2015.

III. Guidance
A. Executive Order 13809 Implementation

2 1. On August 28, 2017, the President signed EO 13809, “Restoring State, Tribal, and Local Law Enforcement's Access to Life-Saving Equipment and Resources.”

2. EO 13809 revoked EO 13688 “Federal Support for Local Law Enforcement Equipment Acquisition,” dated January 16, 2015.

3. Since IB #407, “Use of Grant Funds for Controlled Equipment” and IB #407a, “Use of Grant Funds for Controlled Equipment: Update for Fiscal Year 2017” were issued in order to comply with Executive Order 13688, these IBs are rescinded, effective immediately.

4. Similarly, FEMA is no longer requiring the use of FEMA Form 087-0-0-1.

5. All references to IBs 407 and 407a and FEMA Form 087-0-0-1 will be removed from the FEMA Authorized Equipment List (AEL) as soon as practical. Until such time as this action is completed, recipients and subrecipients may disregard any requirements in the AEL referencing these IBs. Recipients should contact their GPD or Regional Program Analyst with any and all specific questions.

B. Policy on Use of FEMA Grant Awards to Purchase Certain Equipment Items

1. All items that were on the Prohibited Equipment List in IBs 407 and 407a except for tracked armored vehicles (AEL #12VE-00-MISS - Vehicle, Specialized Mission) and urban camouflage uniform items (AEL #01LE-02-BDUS - Specialized Clothing, NFPA 1975 or NFPA 2112) remain unallowable under any FEMA preparedness grant.

2. Unless noted below, all items that were on the Controlled Equipment List in IBs 407 and 407a are allowable under FEMA preparedness grants, provided that acquisition of the items are consistent with the terms of the award, including the applicable Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

3. Weapons of any kind (including firearms, grenade launchers, bayonets); ammunition; and weaponized aircraft, vessels, and vehicles of any kind remain unallowable expenses under any FEMA preparedness grant program.

4. Purchase of explosive materials remains subject to the requirements found in IB 419 Purchase of Energetic Materials Using Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Funding.

5. Purchase of fixed or rotary wing aircraft (AEL #18AC-00-ACFT - Aircraft, CBRNE ) will continue to require a waiver from FEMA by consulting the appropriate FEMA Program Analyst, providing a detailed justification for obligating funds in this category, and receiving approval to obligate funds. A detailed justification must address the following:
a. The need for the aircraft and how the requested platform best meets that need as compared to other options;

3 b. How the requested aircraft fits into the State/Urban Area's integrated operational plans;
c. Types of terrorism incident response and prevention equipment with which the requested aircraft will be outfitted, if purchased using HSGP funds; d. How the aircraft will be used operationally and which response assets will be deployed using the requested aircraft; and
e. How the aircraft will be utilized on a regular, non-emergency basis.

Licensing, registration fees, insurance, and all ongoing operational expenses will continue to be the responsibility of the grantee or the local units of government and are not allowable under the grant.

6. Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (AEL #03OE-07-SUAS - System, Small Unmanned Aircraft) are considered aircraft and are required to meet the requirements in #3 above. In addition, all requests to purchase SUAS with FEMA grant funding must also include copies of the policies and procedures in place to safeguard individuals’ privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties of the jurisdiction that will purchase, take title to, or otherwise use the SUAS equipment, see Presidential Memorandum: Promoting Economic Competitiveness While Safeguarding Privacy, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties, in Domestic Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, issued February 20, 2015.

7. Equipment intended to be used for riot suppression including riot batons, riot helmets, and riot shields continues to be an unallowable expense under any FEMA preparedness grant program.

8. Recipients and subrecipients must continue to comply with all other equipment acquisition requirements of their award’s applicable NOFO, including requirements governing the acquisition of equipment not identified in the AEL.

IV. Questions
Questions regarding this IB may be directed to the applicable GPD or Regional Program Analyst.

V. Review Date
This IB will be reviewed within five years (5) from date of issuance.

City of San Diego Office of Homeland Security

GRANT SUBAWARD AMENDMENT DATE GRANT NAME
Federal Grant # CalOES # Amendment #
Project # 8(,# Final Claim Due Date
This amendment is between the City of San Diego Office of Homeland Security, hearafter called OHS, and the Grant Subrecipient:

Subrecipient (Certification and Signature of Authorized Agent) By (Authorized Signature) Date
Printed Name Title
Address
Mail Original Signed form to OHS: 9601 Ridgehaven Court, MS 1101C, San Diego, CA 92123 For OHS use only
I hearby certify upon my own personal knowledge that budgeted funds are available for the period and purpose of the expenditure stated above
Signature of OHS Program Manager Date
11/13/2023 FY21 UASI
2021-0081 073-66000 2
028 06/15/2024
City of La Mesa
Increase Project 028 - Tethered unmanned aircraft system (UAS) - $239,134. The new project 028 total is $239,134.

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REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: February 27, 2024
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING PHASE 4 EXPENDITURE

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT AD-HOC
SUBCOMMITTEE INCLUDING:

DESCRIPTION: ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC CALMING FOR

NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS, SHALLOW SUBSIDY

PROGRAM FOR RENT BURDENED SENIORS,

EXPANDED PUBLIC ARTS, ADDITIONAL
COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANTS,

AND STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office, and Subcommittee Members Laura Lothian and Colin Parent
SUMMARY:

Issues:

Should the City Council authorize proposed Phase 4 funding allocations recommended by the City Council American Rescue Plan Act Ad-Hoc Committee? Recommendation:

Adopt a Resolution to authorize the proposed Phase 4 American Rescue Plan Act expenditures of $2,050,570 from the City Council American Rescue Plan Act AdHoc Subcommittee, to include:
 Citywide Traffic Calming Measures
 Shallow Subsidy Housing Program for Seniors
 Artists to Work Public Art Program
 Commercial Façade and Property Improvement Grant Program  Boulevard Drive and 69th Street Storm Drain Infrastructure Capital Project

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Fiscal Impact:

The City received $10,826,584 of American Rescue Plan Act funding in two separate tranches from the Federal Treasury. Remaining funding in the amount of $2,050,570 for Phase 4 expenditures is available. The City has until December 21, 2026 to expend all ARPA funds.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe.  Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community.

BACKGROUND:

On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) was signed in to law. ARPA provided funding to local governments for numerous programs to address the negative impacts of the pandemic, provide support for eligible workers, provide fiscal recovery funds to replace lost local municipal revenue, and provide funding for capital infrastructure projects. ARPA included $350 billion in financial assistance to state and local governments. The amount of monetary aid to local governments was determined by a modified U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) formula that considered factors such as population, poverty level, and housing instability. La Mesa’s allocation totaled $10,826,584, and the City has a remaining balance of $2,050,570 that must be programed.

DISCUSSION:

The City Council formed the City Council ARPA Ad-Hoc Subcommittee (“Subcommittee”) to consider eligible ARPA expenditures and provide recommendations to the City Council.

Over the past several months, Vice Mayor Lothian and Councilmember Parent have worked with staff to identify projects for the remaining funding. The proposed Phase 4 expenditures include recommendations for traffic calming measures throughout the City, a Shallow Subsidy Program to assist La Mesa’s senior residents that are severely rent burdened, funding for an Artists to Work Public Art Program, additional funding for the successful Commercial Façade and Property Improvement Program, and additional funding for the Boulevard Drive and 69th Street Storm Drain Infrastructure Capital Project.

Phase 4: City Council Ad-Hoc Subcommittee Recommendations Citywide Traffic Calming Measures: Traffic calming is the slowing of traffic on residential streets to discourage speeding by either resident’s themselves or cut-through

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traffic from motorists avoiding major arterial streets or signalized intersections. Traffic calming tools can be simple street design features such as speed limit signs and pavement markers to speed humps, traffic chokers, and medians/islands that cause motorists to drive with more care, to drive more slowly, or drive via another route. These tools, combined with pedestrian enhancements, help to create a more traffic calmed neighborhood with safer streets for all modes of transporation.

The Subcommittee worked with staff to review the 2023 Neighborhood Traffic Management Program to select streets from the program designated as high priority based on City Council direction. Below are the identified streets:
- Dugan Avenue - El Paso Street (two segments)
- Highwood Avenue - Lois Street
- Merritt Boulevard - Rolando Knolls
- Van Horn Street - 68th Street
- 73rd Street
The level of improvements will depend on previous actions taken to calm traffic, the physical characteristics of the roads, and feedback from impacted neighborhoods. The recommended funding for Citywide Traffic Calming Measures is $737,150.

Shallow Subsidy Housing Program for Seniors: In 2021, Serving Seniors, a San Diego based non-profit organization, conducted a needs assessment survey for seniors who were experiencing homelessness or at-risk of becoming homeless. The needs assessment survey found that an additional $300 a month was the difference for over 50% of those surveyed of becoming homeless. In 2023, just over 25% of individuals engaged by La Mesa’s HOME Team were over the age of 55, and the number of seniors entering into homelessness keeps increasing. Many seniors are on a fixed income and no longer have the ability to increase earnings. In an effort to improve housing stability for La Mesa’s seniors, the subcommittee recommends establishing a Shallow Subsidy Program. In 2022, the County of San Diego approved a Shallow Subsidy Program that is being implemented and evaluated to determine its long-term effects. The City of San Diego approved a similar program. Both programs were informed by research from Serving Seniors, a local nonprofit. La Mesa’s recommended Shallow Subsidy Program will mirror the County’s program and provide a $500 monthly subsidy to low-income seniors who are rent-burdened. Below is a summary of the recommended program:
 Monthly $500 subsidy will be paid directly to the landlord and/or Property Manager  Head of household must be 55 years of age or older
 Household must be at or below 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI)  Household must be severely rent-burdened (50% of income going to rent) as defined by Department of Housing and Urban Development

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If approved, staff will seek assistance from an outside agency to implement the program.

The recommended funding for the Shallow Subsidy Program for Seniors is $300,000, and is anticipated to assist 27 seniors.

Artists to Work Public Art Program: In 2023, the City established a Policy for Public Arts to encourage the creation of and access to public art, enhance neighborhood identity, encourage economic development, and support the local arts community. In support of the Policy, the subcommittee recommends creating an Artists to Work Public Art Program that will provide stipends to artists to create public art throughout the City. Funding for the Program will be equally distributed throughout the City by utilizing the City’s existing Street Maintenance Zones. Staff will work with the Arts and Culture Commission to create the program and to encourage a variety of arts. The recommended funding for the Artists to Work Public Art Program is $250,000.

Commercial Façade and Property Improvement Grant Program: As part of the Phase 3 ARPA approved expenditures, on September 27, 2022 the City Council approved the Subcommittee’s recommendation to fund the Commercial Façade and Property Improvement Grant Program in the amount of $500,000. The two-year pilot program provides funding up to $25,000 per applicant for exterior façade improvements such as new signage, new awnings, painting and landscaping. The program provides the initial $5,000 as a reimbursable grant with no matching requirement with any funding in excess of $5,000 requiring a 50% match.

The grant program has been successful to date with thirteen businesses completing projects and receiving grant funding. A remaining sixteen businesses are currently working on completing their projects. A waiting list of approximately ten applicants is being maintained by staff to utilize any unused funding that may become available from funded projects. Due to the success of the program, it’s positive impact on the business community, and the high level of interest from business and property owners, the Subcommittee recommends the City Council authorize an allocation of $250,000 to continue the program.

Boulevard Drive and 69th Street Storm Drain Infrastructure Capital Project: Phase 3 ARPA approved expenditures also included $2 million in funding for the Boulevard Drive and 69th Street Strom Drain Infrastructure Capital Project. The intersection of Boulevard Drive and 69th Street, near the Kroc Center and the City’s border with the City of San Diego, experiences significant flooding as it collects runoff during rain storms, including during the recent storms. The project includes the construction of an approximately 200- fot long storm drain box culvert within Boulevard Drive, 69th Street, and a portion of the Kroc Center parking lot.

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The total project cost is estimated at approximately $4.5 million. The City received a $1.3 million grant from the State for this project to offset costs that must be encumbered this year. Wastewater and street resurfacing funds are also being used to fund the project.

The Subcommittee recommends the City Council authorize an allocation of $513,420 for Phase 4 expenditures for this project. With the funding sources identified above, including the $2 million approved in Phase 3 and the recommended funding for Phase 4, staff anticipates the project will be fully funded.

CONCLUSION:

As reflected in the table below, the Subcommittee recommends expenditures on programs that improve transportation safety, assist seniors in need of rental assistance, provide for public art programs, add additional funding for the façade grant program, and fund important infrastructure improvements.

ARPA Phase 4 Expenditure Recommendations:

Expenditure Category Proposed
Amount
Citywide Traffic Calming Measures $737,150
Shallow Subsidy Program for Seniors $300,000
Artists to Work Public Art Program $250,000
Commercial Façade and Property Improvement Grant Program $250,000 Boulevard Drive and 69th Street Strom Drain Infrastructure Capital Project $513,420
Total ARPA Funds for Phase 4 $2,050,570
If the Phase 4 expenditure recommendations are approved, the City will have allocated all of its remaining ARPA funding. The City has until December 21, 2026 to expend all ARPA funds.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________
Greg Humora Amanda Lee
City Manager Assistant City Manager

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____________________
Lyn Dedmon
Assistant to the City Manager
Attachments:

A. Resolution

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-____

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
APPROVING PHASE 4 EXPENDITURE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE

COUNCIL AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT AD-HOC SUBCOMMITTEE
(SUBCOMMITTEE)
________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the President of the United States signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) into law;
WHEREAS, ARPA provides funding for local governments to address the negative economic impacts of the Covid 19 pandemic (the Pandemic), provide support for eligible workers, provides fiscal recovery funds to replace lost municipal revenues, and provides funding for capital infrastructure projects related to water, sewer, and broadband; WHEREAS, ARPA enables local governments to create specific programs that respond to and further enable local recovery efforts consistent with guidance provided by the Federal Treasury;
WHEREAS, La Mesa received $10,826,584 in two separate tranches from the Federal Treasury;
WHEREAS, the Council established the Subcommittee to recommend expenditure plans based on eligible programs;
WHEREAS, under three prior funding appropriation phases, the Council previously allocated funding for programs that encourage economic recovery, address homelessness, provide support for essential workers, assist with emergency Pandemic response, beautify commercial corridors, improve storm water infrastructure, and assist businesses; WHEREAS, a remaining balance of uncommitted ARPA funding exists in the amount of $2,050,570 for eligible expenditures; and
WHEREAS, the Subcommittee convened to discuss eligible expenditures and recommend the fourth phase of an expenditure plan that improves transportation safety, assists seniors in need of rental assistance, provide for public art programs, continues to assist local businesses, and improves storm water infrastructure.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that it approves the Phase 4 ARPA expenditure package totaling $2,050,570 to wit:

Citywide Traffic Calming Measures $737,150
Shallow Subsidy Program for Seniors $300,000
Artists to Work Public Art Program $250,000
Commercial Façade Improvement Program $250,000
Boulevard & 69th Strom Drain Project $513,420
TOTAL $2,050,570

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 27th day of February 2024, 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. 2024- , 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)

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: February 27, 2024
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 – 25

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)

ACTION PLAN AND A REQUEST TO CIRCULATE THE
CDBG ACTION PLAN FOR A 30 DAY PUBLIC REVIEW
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Community Development
SUMMARY:

Issues:

1. Are the current CDBG program priorities in alignment with community needs?

2. How should the City program the FY 2024-25 CDBG allocation and available prior-year funds?
Recommendation:

Accept the proposed CDBG Action Plan priorities and direct staff to circulate for public review the draft FY 2024-25 CDBG Action Plan (Attachment A) and return to Council, for final review and approval after the 30-day public review process.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no impact to the General Fund. Federal CDBG funds allow the City to support programs and complete projects that support decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities, principally for low and moderate income persons. The City’s CDBG entitlement allocation for FY 2024-25 has not yet been announced, but is expected to be consistent with last year’s funding of $478,231. In addition, $116,441 CDBG-CV CARES Act and $20,000 prior-year CDBG funds are available to re-program. Project budgets for activities proposed in the draft Action Plan will be adjusted as needed should the allocation amount differ.

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City’s Strategic Goals:
 Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community.  Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe.  Promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home.

BACKGROUND:

The CDBG Entitlement Program is authorized under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq. As a CDBG entitlement community with a population of over 50,000, the City of La Mesa receives entitlement funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that can be used to carry out a wide range of community development activities directed toward neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and community facilities and services, with priority given to activities benefiting low and moderate income communities. La Mesa has participated in the CDBG program since the 1980s.

Project selection is based on community needs and priorities identified through a Consolidated Planning process established by HUD. Every five years, the City is required to prepare a Consolidated Plan (Attachment B) that establishes goals towards addressing those needs. Annual Action Plans identify specific activities to carry out the long term goals. The process includes multiple opportunities for citizen participation.

Fiscal year 2024-25 is Year 5 of the 2020-25 Consolidated Plan. A new five-year plan will be prepared during the coming program year, for adoption with next year’s Action Plan. The current CDBG program goals as established by the Consolidated Plan are:
 Improve facilities and infrastructure
 Fair Housing
 Planning and Administration
 Homeless Services
 Public and Community Services
 Conserve the Housing Stock
The City’s CDBG allocation has fluctuated from a high of $689,000 in 1993, to a low of $337,000 in 2012. Over the past ten years, funding has trended upward. In addition to the entitlement allocation, the City periodically receives program income from a Housing Rehabilitation Loan program that was CDBG-funded prior to 2011. Although the loan program is currently suspended, under recommendation by HUD, annual program income from repayment of outstanding loans can be expected until all have been repaid.

There are currently four loans outstanding with a total balance of $117,017.

All of the City’s CDBG-funded activities meet at least one of the statutory goals of providing: 1. decent housing, 2. a suitable living environment, and 3. expanded economic

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opportunity. The CDBG program goals align with the City Council’s strategies and goals.

Projects and activities funded with CDBG improve quality of life and help the City to improve public services and infrastructure and increase financial stability and public safety.

In addition to annual entitlement funding, CDBG-CV CARES Act grants totaling $748,782 were awarded in 2020-21 to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19. Activities funded under the CARES Act are not subject to the CDBG program’s annual 15% cap on public service activities. To-date, $582,410 has been expended on two completed projects, a housing stability program that provided rental, mortgage and utility assistance, and a homeless services program that provided supportive housing, housing navigation and case management, testing and treatment, counseling, personal protective equipment (PPE), hygiene kits, and meals. The remaining balance of $166,372 is currently programmed for a homeless housing solutions project that includes housing navigation services, motel vouchers, and flex funds for rental applications, utility deposits, and movein cost assistance.

DISCUSSION:

In addition to an anticipated allocation of approximately $478,000, prior-year year funding of $20,000 is available from unused program administration budget. In addition, CDBGCV CARES Act funding in the amount of $166,372 is available to be re-programmed from a homeless housing solutions program that was carried out with alternate funding.

Community participation is a key component of the consolidated planning process. In accordance with the City’s adopted Citizen Participation Plan, two public hearings and a 30-day public review period are held annually. Notice of public hearing for this item was mailed to community stakeholders including homeless service organizations, local churches, and other not-for-profit service providers on February 9, 2024, and published in the Daily Transcript on February 14, 2024.

The City continues to have highest need for capital improvement, fair housing, homeless service, and grant administration programs. Taking into account these ongoing priorities, the following activities are proposed in the draft 2024-25 Action Plan (Attachment A):

Improve Facilities and Infrastructure: Sidewalk Improvements ($262,231) The City’s Sidewalk Master Plan Map identifies streets where pedestrian connectivity needs improvement. Eligible areas where sidewalk gaps occur include portions of Aztec Drive, Gateside Road, and Amarillo Avenue. A CDBG allocation of $262,231, together with $75,000 from 2023-24 CDBG will allow for completion of priority sidewalk segments in low/moderate residential neighborhoods. Locations will be selected based on walking safety and presence of hazards, with higher priority given to locations close to transit, schools, parks, and public interests.

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Improve Facilities and Infrastructure: Nancy Drive Street Improvements ($150,000) Nancy Drive, between Gregory Street and Earl Street, is located in an eligible neighborhood. Water runoff has caused the road surface to degrade. To prevent further deterioration of the street surface, installation of concrete gutter extensions is proposed.

The gutter extensions would provide a greater drainage surface. The remainder of the street will then be milled and paved. This project was originally considered for funding in 2023-24 and remains a priority.

Homeless Services (166,372 CDBG-CV)
Ongoing efforts of the City’s person-centered Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement (HOME) program have identified a shortage of supportive housing options that the City is working to address with the assistance of the Regional Task Force on the Homeless. CDBG-CV funds would be used to provide educational, transportation, and housing readiness services to recipients of supportive housing, under the management of the City’s HOME team staff. Planned activities would provide COVID-19 response to La Mesa’s underserved homeless population within the existing CDBG-CV Homeless Services project description.

Fair Housing ($30,000)
Under the Consolidated Plan, fair housing services are funded as a public service program. Fair housing services are provided to the City by the Center for Social Advocacy (CSA) San Diego County. Each year, the City must certify to HUD that the City is affirmatively furthering fair housing and the contract with CSA helps the City meet this CDBG program implementation requirement. The City’s contribution to CSA, combined with that of several other east county jurisdictions, including the cities of El Cajon, Santee, and Lemon Grove, support this organization and furthers fair housing goals within La Mesa and the region. An allocation of $30,000 is consistent with prior years. This activity falls within the 20 percent administrative cap.

Planning and Administration ($50,000)
Planned administrative activities in 2024-25 include preparation of a new five-year Consolidated Plan, annual action plan, and performance report, environmental review of projects, contract administration, financial reporting, subrecipient monitoring, and public outreach. This activity falls within the 20 percent administrative cap.

Conserve the Housing Stock ($6,000)
Administrative activities associated with the housing rehabilitation loan program include monitoring the loan portfolio and processing loan pay-off paperwork. This activity falls within the 20 percent administrative cap.

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2024-25 Action Plan Summary
Facility and Infrastructure Improvements
Nancy Drive Improvements 2024-25 $150,000
Sidewalk Improvements 2024-25 $262,231
Service Programs
Fair Housing $30,000
Planning and Administration
CDBG Program Administration $50,000
Housing Program Rehab Administration $6,000
CARES Act
Homeless Services $166,372
Total Budget $664,603
CONCLUSION:

The current CDBG program priorities remain in alignment with community needs, with facility and infrastructure improvements and homeless services being the highest priorities.

Staff recommends the Council accept the proposed CDBG Action Plan priorities and direct staff to circulate for public review the draft FY 2024-25 CDBG Action Plan (Attachment A) and return to Council, for final review and approval after the 30-day public review process.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ _Lynnette Santos_________
Greg Humora Lynnette Santos
City Manager Director of Community Development
Attachment:

A. Draft FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan for HUD Funding Programs B. FY 2020-25 Consolidated Plan for HUD Funding Programs

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Contents
Executive Summary.......................................................................................................................................3 AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b) ....................................................................................3 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b) ......................................................................................6 AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) ...................................................................................7 AP-12 Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c).....................................................................................10 Expected Resources....................................................................................................................................11 AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2) ..........................................................................11 Annual Goals and Objectives......................................................................................................................13 AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d) .........................................................................................................14 AP-38 Project Summary ..........................................................................................................................15 AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 91.220(f) ................................................................................19 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing -91.420, 91.220(j)........................................................................20 AP-85 Other Actions - 91.420, 91.220(k) ................................................................................................21 Program Specific Requirements..................................................................................................................24

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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b)

1. Introduction
Program Year 5 Action Plan Executive Summary
The 2024-2025 Action Plan implements the fifth year of the City of La Mesa’s 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan under the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) program. The Action Plan designates the City’s funding allocations for CDBG housing and community development programs and activities.

La Mesa participates in the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) program as a member of the San Diego County HOME Consortium administered directly by the County of San Diego Housing and Community Development Department. The Consortium’s HOME-funded Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program is available to current and future La Mesa residents.

2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan The Action Plan addresses outcome performance measures identified in the Consolidated Plan. Individual activities are selected in accordance the provisions of Federal Register Vol. 71, No. 44, Notice of Outcome Performance Measurement System for Community Planning and Development Formula Grant Programs, dated March 7, 2006, which requires specific Performance Measure Objectives and Outcomes to be associated with each activity funded:

General Objective Categories- Activities will meet one of the following:
• Decent Housing (DH)
• A Suitable Living Environment (SL)
• Economic Opportunity (EO) General
Outcome Categories- Activities will meet one of the following:
• Availability/Accessibility (1)
• Affordability (2)
• Sustainability (3)
CDBG funds alone are insufficient to address the many and varied community needs identified through public outreach and summarized in the Needs Assessment section of the Consolidated Plan. Recognizing the objectives of the funding program and specific program regulations, the City uses CDBG funds to carry out programs and projects that provide decent housing and a suitable living environment benefitting primarily low- and moderate-income households and those with special needs. Needs determined to be a High Priority will receive funding during this five-year planning period. Low Priority Needs may be funded based on the availability of funds.

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Strategic Plan goals outlined in the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan guide investments in La Mesa’s low- and moderate-income communities and form the basis for establishing objectives and outcomes in the 2024- 2025 Action Plan. These four goals reflect the needs identified during Consolidated Planning process.

Infrastructure emerged as the top priority of survey respondents:

Goal 1 – Improve public facilities and infrastructure to promote a healthy and vibrant city environment.

Goal 2 – Promote equitable access to affordable housing through preservation of existing units, assistance to homeowners, and fair housing services.

Goal 3 – Create programs to prevent and address homelessness and provide access to services.

Goal 4 – Provide local community services to support low- and moderate-income households.

3. Evaluation of past performance
The City successfully implemented housing and community development activities in the previous Consolidated Plan cycle, reaching thousands of low- and moderate-income individuals. Ongoing largescale infrastructure projects, leveraged with CDBG resources, have made a meaningful and permanent positive impact in the community. Through the Center for Social Advocacy San Diego (CSA), the City’s fair housing service provider, more than 300 La Mesa residents were provided with fair housing and landlordtenant services over the past five years.

The City’s affordable housing objective is to provide homeownership opportunities using HOME funds available through the County HOME Consortium. In prior years, the City also issued loans to lower-income homeowners through its Housing Rehabilitation Program, of which four loans are outstanding. No recent loans have been issued due to limited availability of funds.

CDBG resources have primarily been used to complete multi-year improvement projects in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. Collier Park and Vista La Mesa Park are representative of complex, phased capital infrastructure campaigns made possible by the CDBG program. In early 2024, a second phase of improvements to the Collier Park Improvements Project was completed. As the majority of CDBG funds were allocated to this undertaking, timely completion was critical to meet expenditure benchmarks.

The need for public services in the community is extensive, but limited CDBG resources have impacted the City’s ability to simultaneously fund capital improvements and public services. An established policy guideline suspends the public service program if the City’s annual CDBG funding allocation is below $450,000. One exception to this policy is that the City may pursue funding for homeless services. The City will also continue to support fair housing services such as those that have been provided by CSA. CSA assists people experiencing housing discrimination.

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4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process The City’s adopted Citizen Participation Plan drives the community engagement process and sets requirements for notification of community meetings and public hearings, and public review periods in accordance with Federal regulations set forth in 24 CFR 91.105.

Two noticed public hearings were conducted in the formulation of the 2024-2025 Action Plan. Notice of the first public hearing was published in the Daily Transcript on February 14, 2024. Notice of a 30-day public review period and public hearing was published in the Daily Transcript on xx,xx,xxxx. Public hearings were held on February 27, 2024, and on xx,xx,xxxx. Public comments are encouraged and all input is considered in the formulation of CDBG needs, priorities, projects, and activities.

5. Summary of public comments
A significant amount of qualitative feedback on community needs was collected through community meetings, stakeholder consultations, a public comment period, and at formal public hearings during the development of the Consolidated Plan. Those comments provided insight into community needs and informed the CDBG program goals as well as the 2024-2025 Action Plan. Priority needs were identified as infrastructure, community facilities, housing, homelessness, and transportation. Formal public comments for the Consolidated Plan were heard at meetings of the City Council and during a public comment period.

6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them All public comments were accepted and addressed in the Consolidated Plan and subsequent Annual Action Plan review.

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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b)

1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.

Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator LA MESA Community Development
Department
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative
Community Development Department staff are responsible for preparing and administering La Mesa’s Consolidated Plan.

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
City of La Mesa
Community Development Department
8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, CA 91942

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AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)

1. Introduction
The City collaborates with other government and not-for-profit entities in the region to address the needs of low- and moderate-income residents. These efforts include being a member of the County of San Diego’s HOME Consortium and participating in the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program through the County of San Diego. City staff also works closely with the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency and other nonprofit health and mental health providers as a part of the Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement program.

Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(l)).

Close cooperation between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health, and service agencies is crucial to providing coordinated assistance, leveraging resources, and eliminating duplication of services. Although the City is not a housing agency and has limited interaction with public and assisted housing providers, staff does encourage and collaborate whenever possible. For example, the Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement program works with the full complement of housing providers and service agencies to provide coordinated assistance to the City’s unhoused population.

During the community engagement process carried out in the development of the Consolidated Plan, the City consulted with housing, health, mental health, and other agencies and businesses at community meetings, through interviews and an online survey. The outreach list was comprised of 187 agencies and organizations, including:
 Nonprofit service providers that cater to the needs of low- and moderate-income households and persons with special needs, including persons with disabilities;  Affordable housing providers;
 Housing advocates;
 Housing professionals;
 Public agencies (such as school districts, health services, public works);  Economic development and employment organizations; and  Community and neighborhood groups.

Additionally, City representatives actively participate in regional planning and coordination efforts.

Affiliations include:
 San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), San Diego County’s federally recognized metropolitan planning organization (MPO)
 Regional Task Force on the Homeless (RTFH), the region’s HUD Continuum of Care (COC)

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 San Diego Regional Alliance for Fair Housing
 Quarterly meetings of local CDBG program administrators As of 2018, entitlement jurisdictions must account for narrowing the digital divide and increasing resilience to natural hazards. To do so, the City consulted with 2-1-1 San Diego, the region’s community information exchange, to understand the efforts throughout San Diego County to narrow the digital divide and bring broadband internet service to a broader swath of the population, especially low- and moderateincome communities.

Lastly, RTFH and the City’s fair housing service provider, CSA, were both interviewed in developing the Consolidated Plan. The City will continue to maintain partnerships with these and other agencies to achieve long-term housing and community development goals.

Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.

The City works closely with RTFH on coordinated activities such as the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count and provides ongoing support for services and shelters serving those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The PIT provides an opportunity for the community to identify and engage with those experiencing homelessness. The 2023 PIT counted a total 36 homeless individuals representing seven percent of the total homeless population in East San Diego County.

In developing the Consolidated Plan, RTFH was interviewed to provide insight on the challenges and progress on homelessness in the region and in La Mesa.

In response to community concerns and increasing need, the City created a Citizens Taskforce on Homelessness in 2019. Out of that taskforce came the Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement Program. Launched in 2020 and partially funded with CDBG CARES Act funding, the locally-managed program provides trained specialists, including a full-time outreach worker and mental health clinician, to offer services and housing opportunities to those in need.

Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction’s area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS The City of La Mesa does not administer ESG funds; however, City staff did consult with RTFH in developing the 2020-25 Consolidated Plan.

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2. Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and consultations
Agency/Group/
Organization
Agency/Group/Organization
Type
What section of
the Plan was
addressed by
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
2-1-1 San Diego Community Information
Exchange (CIE)
Needs Assessment
Housing Market
Analysis
Provided localized data to inform
the Consolidated Plan.

County of San
Diego
County government – Health
and Human Services Agency,
Housing and Community
Development Services, Office of
Emergency Services
Needs Assessment
Housing Market
Analysis
Consulted with various agencies at
the county government to inform
development of Consolidated Plan
Legal Aid Society
of San Diego
Fair housing legal service
provider
Needs Assessment
Housing Market
Analysis
Interviewed staff about fair
housing needs and challenges in
San Diego
Regional Task
Force on the
Homeless
Continuum of Care Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
Interviewed staff about
homelessness needs and
challenges.

Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting No single agency or organization was purposely excluded from providing input on the Consolidated Plan.

Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
Continuum of Care Regional Task force on
the Homeless
Both the RTFH and the strategic plan goals of the
Consolidated Plan serve to create programs to prevent
and address homelessness and provide access to
services.

City of La Mesa Housing
Element, 2021-2028
City of La Mesa The Housing Element includes housing affordability and fair housing (AFFH) goals consistent with strategic plan goals set forth in the Consolidated Plan.

Climate Action Plan City of La Mesa The Climate Action Plan includes public infrastructure improvement goals to promote a healthy and vibrant
City consistent with strategic plan goals set forth in the Consolidated Plan.

Table 3 - Other local / regional / federal planning efforts

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AP-12 Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c)

1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting Citizen participation is a key component of the consolidated planning process. The City of La Mesa follows an adopted Citizen Participation Plan to ensure meaningful community involvement at each step. To obtain public input early in the development of the Action Plan, the City Council conducted a public hearing on February 27, 2024. Notice was published in the Daily Transcript, a newspaper of general circulation and mailed to a list of 20 local agencies and organizations. At the hearing, the City Council reaffirmed CDBG program goals and priorities established in the Consolidated Plan and considered options for allocating anticipated resources. A copy of the public hearing notice is published in the appendix.

Input received at the first CDBG hearing was incorporated into the draft 2024-2025 Action Plan. The plan was made available for public review on the City’s website and at the La Mesa Public Library. Notice of the 30-day public review period and second hearing was published in the Daily Transcript on xx, xx, xxxx.

The Consolidated Plan, amendments, Annual Action Plans and performance reports will be available for five years at La Mesa City Hall, 8130 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942.

Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort
Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/
attendance
Summary of
comments
received
Summary of
comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
1 Newspaper
Ad
Nontargeted/broad
community
None
received.

N/A N/A
2 Mailing Nontargeted/broad
community
None
received.

N/A N/A
3 Public
hearing
Nontargeted/broad
community
None
received.

N/A N/A
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach

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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City’s allocation for Program Year 2024-2025 is expected to be approximately $478,231, which is consistent with prior year funding levels. Program Year 2024-2025 is Year 5 of the 2020-2025 Consolidated Planning period.

Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 4 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
Narrative
Annual Description
Allocation:

Program
Income:

Prior Year
Resources:

Total:

CDBG Public
Federal
Acquisition,
Administration
and Planning,
Economic
Development,
Housing,
Public
Improvements,
Public Services
$478,231 $186,372 $664,603 $0 Estimated
funding available
over the
planning period
is based on
2020-21
allocation,
excluding funds
carried over
from prior years
Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied The City has been successful in obtaining grants and identifying other funds to commit to Consolidated Plan priorities for capital improvement projects. In 2021, the City received $3 million in State Parks and Recreation funding for Collier Park Master Plan improvements. La Mesa Park & Recreation funds were also used to resurface and restripe the tennis court in Collier Park for dual use as a pickleball court.

In recent years, the City has received $10.4 million in grant funding towards bike and pedestrian infrastructure improvements, much of which has been located in low-moderate income neighborhoods or adjacent to schools serving low-moderate income areas. The West La Mesa Street Improvement Project, a $6 million undertaking, completed a new road, Junior High Drive, completed missing sidewalk links, and provided over five miles of new Class II or Class III bike lanes adjacent to Helix High School and

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La Mesa Arts Academy, which are within walking distance of and served by surrounding CDBG-eligible neighborhoods. The City actively applies for grants to complete infrastructure projects in low-moderate income neighborhoods.

If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan Activities to be funded include drainage and street improvements in a residential street in the heart of a low/moderate income neighborhood and sidewalk improvements in public right-of-way in low/moderate neighborhoods.

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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e) Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome
Indicator
1 Improve
Facilities and
Infrastructure
2020 2025 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Improve
Facilities and
Infrastructure
CDBG:
$412,231
Public Facility or
Infrastructure
Activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit: 28530
Persons Assisted
2 Homeless
Services
2020 2025 Homeless Homeless CDBG-CV:
$166,372
Public service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit: 20 Persons
Assisted
3 Fair Housing 2020 2025 Affordable
Housing
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Fair Housing CDBG:
$30,000
Public service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit: 100
Persons Assisted
4 Planning and
Administration
2020 2025 Administration Planning and
Administration
CDBG:
$50,000
5 Conserve the
Housing Stock
2020 2025 Affordable
Housing
Planning and
Administration
CDBG:
$6,000
Table 6 – Goals Summary

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Goal Descriptions
Goal Name Goal Description
Improve Facilities and
Infrastructure
Improve and provide public and community facilities, and make necessary infrastructure improvements to serve low- and moderate-income persons.

Homeless Services Provide support for the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless.

Fair Housing Provide fair housing services to foster equal housing opportunity.

Planning and Administration Program regulations allow the expenditure of up to 20 percent of the annual allocation to support program administration and planning activities. For the past two years, the City has committed 10-15 percent of the annual grant to fund staff and other administrative costs.

Conserve the Housing Stock Manage the housing rehabilitation loan program. Although there are currently no new loans being granted, there are administrative costs associated with monitoring the loan portfolio and processing loan pay-off paperwork.

AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d)
Introduction
This plan outlines the action steps that the City will use to address housing and community development needs in the City. The plan includes a listing of activities the City will undertake during FY 2024-2025, utilizing a CDBG funding allocation of $478,231 and prior year resources. # Project Name
1 Sidewalk Improvements
2 Nancy Drive Improvements
3 Homeless Services
4 Fair Housing (CSA San Diego County)
5 Program Administration
6 Housing Rehabilitation Program Administration
Table 7 – Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
The primary obstacle to meeting underserved needs is the lack of financial and staff resources. Each year, the City Council selects high priority projects for funding. Other projects, which are high priority and are important to the City’s community development goals, are not funded. In spite of limited financial resources, the City strives to successfully complete at least one high priority community development project each year.

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Project Summary Information
1 Project Name Sidewalk Improvements
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
Needs Addressed Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
Funding CDBG: $262,231
Description The City’s Sidewalk Master Plan Map identifies streets where pedestrian connectivity needs improvement. Eligible areas where sidewalk gaps occur include portions of Aztec Drive, Gateside Road, and Amarillo Avenue.

Target Date June 2025
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
An estimated 5,460 persons are expected to benefit from this activity.

Location Description City of La Mesa
Planned Activities A CDBG allocation $262,231, together with a prior-year allocation of $75,000 will allow for completion of priority sidewalk segments in lowmoderate residential neighborhoods. Locations will be selected based on walking safety and presence of hazards with higher priority given to locations close to transit, schools, parks, and public interests. 2 Project Name Nancy Drive Street Improvements
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
Needs Addressed Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
Funding CDBG: $150,000
Description Nancy Drive is located in an eligible neighborhood. Water runoff has caused the road surface to degrade. To prevent further deterioration of the street surface, installation of concrete gutter extensions is proposed. The gutter extensions will provide a greater drainage surface.

Target Date June 2025

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Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
An estimated 1,100 persons are expected to benefit from this activity.

Location Description City of La Mesa
Planned Activities A CDBG allocation of $150,000 will allow for installation of concrete gutter extensions, followed by milling and paving of the street. 3 Project Name Homeless Services
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Homeless Services
Needs Addressed Homeless Services
Funding CDBG-CV: $ 166,372
Description Support for the homeless and those at risk from becoming homeless to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19 by providing guidance, shelter, and care.

Target Date June 2025
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
An estimated 20 persons are expected to benefit from this project.

Location Description N/A
Planned Activities Planned activities include providing educational, transportation, and housing readiness services to recipients of supportive housing. 4 Project Name Fair Housing (CSA San Diego County)
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Fair Housing / Planning and Administration Needs Addressed Fair Housing / Planning and Administration Funding CDBG: $30,000
Description The Center for Social Advocacy (CSA) of San Diego County provides fair housing services to the City.

Target Date June 2025

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Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
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An estimated 100 persons are expected to benefit from this activity.

Location Description City of La Mesa
Planned Activities Each year, the City must certify to HUD that the City is affirmatively furthering fair housing. The contract with CSA San Diego County helps the City meet this CDBG implementation requirement. The City's contribution to CSA, combined with that of several other jurisdictions including the Cities of El Cajon, Santee, National City, and Chula Vista, supports this organization and furthers fair housing goals within La Mesa and the region.
5 Project Name Program Administration
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Planning and Administration
Needs Addressed Planning and Administration
Funding CDBG: $50,000
Description CDBG Administration is the responsibility of the Community Development Department.

Target Date June 2025
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
N/A
Location Description N/A
Planned Activities Administrative activities include preparing the Consolidated Plan, annual plans and reports, public outreach, environmental review of projects, labor compliance monitoring, contract administration, subrecipient monitoring, and fair housing testing. Staff also maintains and updates the low-moderate eligible areas map.
6 Project Name Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program Administration Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Planning and Administration / Conserve the Housing Stock Needs Addressed Planning and Administration / Conserve the Housing Stock

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Funding CDBG: $6,000
Description Loan portfolio management for the housing rehabilitation program.

Target Date June 2025
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
N/A
Location Description N/A
Planned Activities Although no new loans are being granted, there are administrative costs associated with monitoring the loan portfolio and processing loan pay-off paperwork.

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Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed The City is committed to a policy that uses CDBG funds to construct public improvements that benefit lower income neighborhoods or special needs populations. While there is some overlap between lower income neighborhoods and neighborhoods with minority concentrations, the City does not use minority concentration as a basis for distribution of assistance.

Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
N/A
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically Priorities for allocation are based on community outreach efforts and consultation meetings developed under the Citizen Participation process and approved by the City Council. Identified needs have historically included improving aging infrastructure systems, improving park facilities, and affordable housing. With an area of only nine square miles, the relatively small size of the community precludes the need to establish specific Target Areas.

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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing -91.420, 91.220(j) Introduction
Public policies can have a negative effect on the development of affordable housing and residential investment. Public policies with potential negative effects include the complex approval process, permitting and other costs that add to project expenses and most importantly, zoning ordinances that inhibit affordable housing development, conversion or rehabilitation.

Actions planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment
Individual municipalities have little influence over market constraints, but are well-positioned to provide incentives or assistance to help overcome the impacts of market constraints. Governmental constraints to affordable housing development include land use policies in the General Plan, zoning and development codes, development and planning fees, and growth management policies. The City’s Housing Element was adopted by the City Council on July 27, 2021, in accordance with State Housing Element Law. The Housing Element provides policy direction over an eight-year planning period. The Housing Element identifies and provides solutions to address governmental constraints affecting the maintenance, improvement, and development of all types of housing, including emergency shelters, transitional housing, supportive housing, and single-room occupancy (SRO) units.

A number of recent actions have been taken by the City to reduce barriers to affordable housing. In 2017, the City adopted an Affordable Homes Bonus Program to implement State density bonus regulations. In 2019, the City adopted accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU) ordinances to encourage new ADU development as an effective means to provide affordable housing. Those policies are regularly updated to stay current with State law. The City does not charge sewer connection fees for ADUs, waives sewer fees for any deed-restricted affordable unit, and waives sewer and park fees for all units in 100 percent deed-restricted affordable projects. In 2022, the City adopted new regulations allowing for two-unit development and urban lot splits in single-family zones, consistent with State law.

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Introduction
Program goals established in the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan, which form the basis for establishing objectives and outcomes in the 2024-2025 Action Plan, are as follows:

Goal 1 – Improve public facilities and infrastructure to promote a healthy and vibrant city environment.

Goal 2 – Promote equitable access to affordable housing through preservation of existing units, assistance to homeowners, and fair housing services.

Goal 3 – Create programs to prevent and address homelessness and provide access to services.

Goal 4 – Provide local community services to support low- and moderate-income households.

These four goals represent the needs that emerged during the development of the Consolidated Plan and specifically address the use of CDBG and HOME funds in La Mesa. Infrastructure was the top priority of survey respondents.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City proactively pursues grant funding from a variety of private and public sources. Over the past five years, the City has been awarded several grants for street improvements that help address safe routes to school in CDBG eligible areas. In FY 2018-19, the City received four Local Highway Safety Improvement Program grants totaling $1,014,000, two Active Transportation Program Capital Grants totaling $625,000, and one SANDAG Smart Growth Incentive Program Planning Grant for $169,000. These recently awarded funds were to be used to improve pedestrian and bike safety and promote walkability citywide, including in and adjacent to CDBG eligible neighborhoods. The West La Mesa Street Improvement Project, a $6 million undertaking, completes a new road, Junior High Drive, completed missing sidewalk links and provides over five miles of new Class II or Class III bike lanes adjacent to Helix High School and La Mesa Arts Academy, which are within walking distance of and served by surrounding CDBG eligible neighborhoods.

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Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The Community Development Department is responsible for the City’s housing programs. Staff is assigned to monitor the status of one “at-risk” apartment project, to manage the housing rehabilitation loan portfolio, and to work with the private sector to encourage the development of new housing that includes affordable units.

In 2017 the City adopted an Affordable Homes Bonus Program to implement a State density bonus program to incentivize housing development across all income levels. The program is popular with marketrate developers eager to achieve additional housing density. The City has also adopted, and regularly updates, ADU and JADU ordinances to comply with State regulations. Interest in ADU development remains high and will continue to be an effective tool for providing naturally affordable housing for the foreseeable future. The City does not charge sewer connection fees for ADUs, waives sewer fees for any deed-restricted affordable unit, and waives sewer and park fees for all units in 100 percent deed-restricted affordable projects. In 2022, the City adopted policies allowing for two-unit development and urban lot splits in single-family zones consistent with State law. Other ongoing policy updates to promote housing affordability are planned over the next six years as part of the City’s Housing Element implementation.

Currently, construction is underway on a 100 percent affordable apartment project in the Downtown Village on the former site of the City’s police station. The 1.27-acre site will be developed with 147 deedrestricted affordable units.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The City of La Mesa Building Department provides information to the public regarding lead-based paint regulations promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency. A handout notifies building department customers of the requirement to hire a lead certified contractor. A slide with contact information for the EPA lead safe housing program and the need to hire qualified contractor is broadcast on the City’s government access channel and posted on the City’s website.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families As a small city, La Mesa's actions have little direct impact on reducing the number of families living below the poverty level. The impacts County, State and Federal government policies have a much greater impact.

However, the existing housing stock in La Mesa remains relatively affordable and the City continues to support the production of new affordable housing.

The City has adopted an Economic Development Strategy to define policies and programs to retain and expand local business opportunity. This long-term project is aimed at providing a full spectrum of jobs in the community, which could have a positive impact on very low-income families.

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Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The Community Development Department is responsible for implementing the City's housing programs.

The Current Planning division handles the processing of new development proposals. CDBG administration and the housing program are the responsibilities of the Housing and Development division.

The Building division is responsible for housing codes and compliance activities.

The established institutional structure is working effectively. City staff will continue to maintain the established institutional structure and evaluate future improvements through multiple avenues, including the City’s process improvement team.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
The Community Development Department will continue efforts to foster cooperation between City departments, neighboring cities, the County of San Diego, the San Diego Association of Governments, the Board of the Metropolitan Transit System, other public agencies, organizations and the citizens and business community of La Mesa. The City will work closely with MTS staff to maintain and improve the high level of transit services currently enjoyed by residents of La Mesa, including trolley and fixed route bus services.

The City engages with a number of community stakeholder groups to ensure community needs are addressed. Some of these groups are sponsored by the City, including, the Planning Commission, the Design Review Board, the Historic Preservation Commission, the Mobility Commission, the Commission on Aging, the Environmental Sustainability Commission, the Parking Commission, and the Youth Advisory Commission. Other groups are private non-profit organizations promoting their area of interest, such as the La Mesa Village Association, La Mesa Beautiful, and the La Mesa History Center.