LA MESA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
A Regular Meeting
Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Location: City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California
Elected
Officials:
Mayor Mark Arapostathis
Vice Mayor Lauren Cazares
Councilmember Patricia N. Dillard
Councilmember Laura Lothian
Councilmember Genevieve Suzuki
City Treasurer Matthew Strabone
Staff: City Manager Greg Humora
City Attorney Glenn Sabine
City Clerk Megan Wiegelman
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1. CALL TO ORDER
1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER SUZUKI
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ANNUAL ROTATION OF THE VICE MAYOR 1
3. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
4. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS
5. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
6. PRESENTATIONS
6.1 PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER AS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS
MONTH
7. 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.
8. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
9. BOARD AND COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
9.1 ANNUAL INTERVIEW OF APPLICANTS FOR OPENINGS ON THE
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
2 Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
This is the time in which members of the Council or audience may pull items from the CONSENT CALENDAR for discussion. Public Comments are also invited on Consent Calendar items.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 11.1 through 11.13)
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 11.1 through 11.13.
11.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT
OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
11.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025
4 Recommended Motion:
Approve.
11.3 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025
6 Recommended Motion:
Approve.
11.4 RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE LA MESA-SPRING VALLEY
SCHOOL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
17 Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
11.5 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE VISUAL PUBLIC ART SELECTION
POLICY AND REPEALING THE EXISTING PUBLIC ARTS POLICY
20 Staff Reference: Ms. Lee
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
11.6 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH PORTILLO CONCRETE, INC., FOR BID 23-04, SECOND
RENEWAL 2024 ANNUAL CONCRETE MAINTENANCE PROJECT
(CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 8302)
28 Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
11.7 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH AMERICAN ASPHALT SOUTH, INC., FOR BID 25-16, 2025
ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROJECT (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 8305)
34 Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
11.8 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TASK ORDER WITH AGUIRRE & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE
SIDEWALK INFILL PROJECT (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
NO. 8323)
40 Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
11.9 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC
HEALTH INSTITUTE FOR CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES FOR THE CIVICSPARK PROGRAM
2025-2026 SERVICE YEAR
47 Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
11.10 POLICE CHIEF’S QUARTERLY OPERATIONS REPORT (APRIL 2025 – JUNE 2025)
71 Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney
Recommended Motion:
Receive and file.
11.11 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND
APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY
PATROL TO CONDUCT A LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM FOR
DUI ENFORCEMENT BY APPROVING THE ADDITION OF THE
GRANT FUNDS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET
86 Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
11.12 RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL OF
PROJECT 2025-1181 (REFOU)
102
RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2025-1181 (REFOU) - AN EXTERIOR
RENOVATION AND A 3,694 SQUARE FOOT THIRD STORY
ADDITION TO AN EXISTING TWO-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING
LOCATED AT 8923 LA MESA BOULEVARD (APN 490-472-31-00 AND 490-472-11-00) IN THE C-D-MU (GENERAL COMMERCIAL / URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY / MIXED USE OVERLAY) AND R3-P-MU
(MULTIPLE UNIT RESIDENTIAL / SCENIC PRESERVATION
OVERLAY / MIXED USE OVERLAY) ZONES
Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
11.13 RESOLUTION TO REVIEW ANNEXATION REQUEST – LA PERLA
WAY PARCELS
176
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ACCEPT AND REVIEW AN
APPLICATION FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, AS
REQUIRED TO PROCESS THE PROPERTY OWNER'S REQUEST
FOR A PROPOSED ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF LA MESA OF
FOUR PARCELS LOCATED AT 4821, 4831, AND 4841 LA PERLA
WAY (APN 495-423-10, 495-423-05, 495-423-11, AND 495-423-06), IN
THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
12. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING
12.1 OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS ORDINANCE 183
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 24
(ZONING) OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER
24.054 ENTITLED "OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS" REGARDING
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PURSUANT TO THE HOUSING
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65589.5)
Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.
13. STAFF REPORTS
13.1 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING OBJECTIVE
DESIGN STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS
AS DEFINED BY THE HOUSING ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
(GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65589.5)
192
Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
14. COUNCIL INITIATED
14.1 COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE ORDINANCE 251
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF THE
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA AMENDING SECTION
2.08.010 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH THE
FIRST REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN AUGUST AND
SECOND MEETING IN NOVEMBER AS A SUMMER AND HOLIDAY
RECESS RESPECTIVELY - MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS AND
COUNCILMEMBER DILLARD
15. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
16. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))
17. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
18. ADJOURNMENT
DATE: September 9, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Megan Wiegelman, City Clerk
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: ANNUAL ROTATION OF THE VICE MAYOR
Section 2.12.080 of the La Mesa Municipal Code reads as follows:
The office of the vice mayor will be rotated among all the members of the city council. The term of each member shall be one year beginning the second Tuesday of August one year and ending on the Monday before the second Tuesday the next August. The vice mayor will be the council member with the most seniority who has not been vice mayor in the last three consecutive years. In the event two or more council members have equal seniority and have not been vice mayor in the last three consecutive years, the council member with the most votes in their last regular election shall serve as vice mayor.
Vice Mayors for the past three consecutive years have been:
Councilmember Parent August 2022 – August 2023
Councilmember Lothian August 2023 – August 2024
Councilmember Dillard August 2024 – August 2025
Therefore, in accordance with the code section cited above, Councilmember Cazares will be the next Vice Mayor.
In addition, at its meeting on August 14, 2007, the Council approved a formalized policy for the rotation of Council seats at the dais based on the order of when each Councilmember would be Vice Mayor. According to this policy, the incoming Vice Mayor will sit next to the Mayor, the outgoing Vice Mayor will occupy the last chair and the other Councilmembers will move up one seat.
The change in seating will occur prior to the start of the September 9th meeting.
DATE: September 9, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Megan Wiegelman, CMC, City Clerk
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: ANNUAL INTERVIEW OF APPLICANTS FOR OPENINGS ON THE
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
Attached are applications from citizens who wish to be considered for appointment or reappointment to the Youth Advisory Commission. The applicants have been invited to attend the meeting and make a brief three-minute presentation describing their qualifications and interest in serving on the Commission.
The applicants will be called forward for their interviews by the City Clerk. After each presentation you may ask questions of the applicants, if you wish.
The appointments will be made at the City Council meeting on September 23.
Attachment: A. List of Applicants
Youth Advisory Commission: 11 positions – two-year terms Six (6) member positions: one position with term expiring September 30, 2026; and five positions with term expiring September 30, 2027.
Five (5) alternate positions: two alternate positions with terms expiring September 30, 2026; and three alternate positions with terms expiring September 30, 2027.
Members must be between the ages of 13 and 20 years and reside within the City of La Mesa or attend school in the City of La Mesa.
First Appointed Number of Terms
Lucille Alvey
Laycie Ann Campania
Myriam Garcia
Xochitl Willow Gomez
Aliyah Lee
Nate Madrid
Grace Reagan – incumbent 10/11-2022 1+partial
Kallan Rossiter – incumbent 10/08/2024 partial
Maya Sapp
Hailey West
APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
1 La Mesa City Council
Minutes of a Special Meeting
Date:
Location:
August 12, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California
Present: Mayor Mark Arapostathis
Vice Mayor Patricia N. Dillard
Councilmember Laura Lothian
Councilmember Genevieve Suzuki
Absent: Councilmember Lauren Cazares
Staff: City Manager Greg Humora
Assistant City Manager Amanda Lee
City Attorney Glenn Sabine
City Clerk Megan Wiegelman
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Arapostathis called the meeting to order at 5:36 p.m.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 5:36 p.m.
3. CLOSED SESSION
3.1 EXISTING LITIGATION - CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH
LEGAL COUNSEL RELATING TO EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT
TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF SECTION 54956.9 OF
THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
a. Dennis Daneri v. La Mesa Police Department
2 Case No.: 24CL006273C
The meeting reconvened at 5:58 p.m. with Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki present and Councilmember Cazares absent.
4. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION - CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Sabine reported that there were no reportable actions.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 5:58 p.m.
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City Clerk
1 La Mesa City Council
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
Date:
Location:
August 12, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California
Present: Mayor Mark Arapostathis
Vice Mayor Patricia N. Dillard
Councilmember Laura Lothian
Councilmember Genevieve Suzuki
Absent: Councilmember Lauren Cazares
Staff: City Manager Greg Humora
Assistant City Manager Amanda Lee
City Attorney Glenn Sabine
City Clerk Megan Wiegelman
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1. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council Agenda. Agenda Items can be taken out of order during the meeting.
The Agenda Items were considered in the order presented.
Mayor Arapostathis called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION - VICE MAYOR DILLARD
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ANNUAL ROTATION OF THE VICE MAYOR
Mayor Arapostathis announced that the annual Vice Mayor rotation would be postponed until a meeting with all Council members present.
3. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Sabine reported that there were no reportable actions.
2 4. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
There were no comments.
5. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS
The Mayor, Council, and staff made announcements and reported on various events taking place in the City. No action was taken.
6. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
Consent Calendar Item 12.11 was deleted from the agenda.
7. PRESENTATIONS
7.1 CITY TREASURER'S QUARTERLY REPORT
City Treasurer Strabone made a presentation regarding the investment earnings and the status of the investment portfolio for the quarter ending June 30, 2025.
Council questions and comments ensued.
7.2 PRESENTATION FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) REGARDING THE STATUS OF THE
STATE ROUTE 125/94 AUXILIARY LANE WIDENING PROJECT
Karen Jewel, Central Corridors Director, District 11, and Jake Stelten, Project Manager, District 11, Caltrans, provided an update on the State Route 125/94 Auxiliary Lane Widening Project, including Phases 1 and 2, project cost, funding, and schedule.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Mary Davis commented on project cost, funding, and schedule delays, and compared the project to another connector completed in a shorter timeframe, noting inequities between the two projects.
Jack Shu commented on the project’s cost and expressed concerns with proceeding to Phase 2 and expanding the freeway, suggesting alternative approaches to reduce cost, congestion, and pollution.
Truth expressed concerns with the project, questioned how much of the cost is allocated to bike lanes, and stated that the San Diego Association of Governments ("SANDAG") has failed to meet East County’s needs.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
3 Billy Beltz spoke regarding ongoing issues related to a house on Bellflower Drive and concerns about a proposed youth group home on the same street.
Barbie Wheeler spoke regarding ongoing issues related to a house on Bellflower Drive and concerns about a proposed youth group home on the same street.
Craig Riley made recommendations for improvements to the dog park at MacArthur Park.
Truth spoke on affordable housing, labor unions, San Diego County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre, and the cost of the City’s Climate Action Plan.
9. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
There were no conflicts of interest disclosed.
10. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
10.1 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO FILL AN UNSCHEDULED
VACANCY ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION
City Clerk Wiegelman explained the nomination process for the Planning Commission.
The Council began the open nomination process for the unscheduled vacancy on the Planning Commission.
City Clerk Wiegelman announced the nominations as follows:
Round 1:
Mayor Arapostathis nominated Marc Regier
Councilmember Dillard nominated Marc Regier
Councilmember Lothian nominated Marc Regier
Councilmember Suzuki nominated Marc Regier
Resolution No. 2025-094
Moved By Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By Vice Mayor Dillard
Approve the appointment of Marc Regier to the Planning Commission and adopt the Resolution confirming the appointment.
For (4): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki
4 Absent (1): Councilmember Cazares
Approved (4 to 0)
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Lothian asked questions and provided comments on Items 12.5 and 12.7.
Director of Community Development Santos responded to her inquiries regarding permit and development activity for the quarter ending June 30, 2025.
Captain Runge addressed her questions regarding the Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement Program report for the quarter ending June 30, 2025.
Truth spoke on Items 12.7 and 12.12.
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 12.1 through 12.14)
Moved By Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By Vice Mayor Dillard
Approve Consent Calendar Items 12.1 through 12.14, except for Item 12.11.
For (4): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki
Absent (1): Councilmember Cazares
Approved (4 to 0)
12.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF
ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING
Approve.
12.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2025
Approve.
12.3 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2025
Approve.
5 12.4 CONSIDERATION OF A BUY/SELL AGREEMENT TO CONVEY A REMNANT PARCEL (8213 UNIVERSITY AVENUE) TO CARLTON
SELL, LLC
Approve.
12.5 PERMIT AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY UPDATE
(APRIL 2025 - JUNE 2025)
Receive and file.
12.6 RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2022- 1599 QDOBA (CALI QUESO CORP) 8303 PARKWAY DRIVE
A PROPOSED DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT AT 8303 PARKWAY
DRIVE, APN 490-592-04-00 AND 490-592-02-00 IN THE C-G-D (GENERAL COMMERCIAL/ GROSSMONT OVERLAY/ URBAN DESIGN
OVERLAY) ZONE
Resolution No. 2025-095
Adopt Resolution.
12.7 HOMELESS OUTREACH AND MOBILE ENGAGEMENT (“HOME”)
PROGRAM QUARTERLY REPORT (APRIL 2025 – JUNE 2025)
Receive and file.
12.8 RESOLUTIONS APPROVING A SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT AND
AMENDMENTS TO THE POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND UNREPRESENTED
EMPLOYEES BENEFIT PLAN
Adopt Resolutions.
a. RESOLUTION APPROVING A SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT
TO THE 2024-2027 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MESA AND THE LA MESA POLICE
OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT
TO ADD SECTION 1.32.2 PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND
TRAINING ("POST") INCENTIVE PROGRAM (POLICE
SERVICES TECHNICIAN CLASSIFICATIONS) TO THE 2024-
2027 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF LA MESA AND THE LA MESA POLICE OFFICERS'
ASSOCIATION
6 Resolution No. 2025-096
Adopt Resolution.
b. RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE
UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES BENEFIT COMPENSATION
PLAN
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE
UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES BENEFIT COMPENSATION
PLAN TO INCLUDE A POST INCENTIVE PAY FOR THE POLICE
CHIEF CLASSIFICATION AND FOR THE FIRE SAFETY
MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS TO HAVE THE SAME
CONVERSION FACTOR FOR LEAVE BANKS AS
REPRESENTED FIRE EMPLOYEES
Resolution No. 2025-097
Adopt Resolution.
12.9 RESOLUTION TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH EVIDENT ID, INC.
FOR INSURANCE VERIFICATION MANAGED SERVICES
Resolution No. 2025-098
Adopt Resolution.
12.10 RESOLUTION TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR ORIGAMI RISK,
LLC, FOR RISK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SERVICES
Resolution No. 2025-099
Adopt Resolution.
12.12 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES FOR PUBLIC WORKS MUTUAL AID
Resolution No. 2025-100
Adopt Resolution.
12.13 RESOLUTIONS TO ACCEPT BID NO. 25-12, AWARD A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO S.C. VALLEY ENGINEERING, INC.,
AND CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING ALTERNATIVES RELATED
THERETO
Adopt Resolutions.
7 a. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID NO. 25-12, PHASE 6 SEWER
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 8103) AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT TO S.C. VALLEY ENGINEERING, INC.
Resolution No. 2025-101
Adopt Resolution.
b. STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN (NO. 8608-110)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REQUEST TO THE STATE
WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR AN INCREASE
IN THE STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN NO. 8608-110,
ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM THE LOAN IF APPROVED, AND
APPROPRIATING THE EXPENDITURE IN A CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT ACCOUNT
Resolution No. 2025-102
Adopt Resolution.
12.14 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
Resolution No. 2025-103
Adopt Resolution.
12.11 RESOLUTION TO AWARD RFP 25-15 FOR UNIFIED
COMMUNICATIONS AS A SERVICE (UCAAS) TO ICS, INTELESYS,
INC. FOR A NEW CITYWIDE TELEPHONE SYSTEM
This Item was deleted from the agenda.
13. STAFF REPORT
13.1 CONSIDERATION OF THE BIENNIAL CITY COUNCIL SALARY
REVIEW (AS DIRECTED BY COUNCIL)
Assistant to the City Manager Dedmon presented the biennial review of City Council salaries as directed by Council. He outlined that, per Government Code § 36516, the maximum allowable increase was 5% per year from the date of the last adjustment in 2023, resulting in a possible $190 monthly increase for the Mayor and Councilmembers, and $110 for the City Treasurer. Assistant to the City Manager Dedmon provided a comparison of compensation within the San Diego region and requested
8 Council direction on whether to adjust salaries. If approved, staff would return with an ordinance to amend the La Mesa Municipal Code accordingly.
Truth spoke in opposition to an increase in compensation for the Mayor, Councilmembers, and City Treasurer.
No action was taken.
14. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
14.1 CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE CONTRACT FOR THE CITY MANAGER
Mayor Arapostathis and Vice Mayor Dillard explained what was considered when determining the proposed adjustment to the contract for the City Manager.
In compliance with the Government Code this action specifically does the following:
Authorizes a 5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment ("COLA") increase.
Resolution No. 2025-104
Moved By Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By Councilmember Lothian
Adopt Resolution to effectuate the amendments to the City Manager contract.
For (4): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki
Absent (1): Councilmember Cazares
Approved (4 to 0)
14.2 CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE CONTRACT FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY
Mayor Arapostathis and Vice Mayor Dillard explained what was considered when determining the proposed adjustment to the contract for the City Attorney.
In compliance with the Government Code this action specifically does the following:
9 Authorizes a 5% COLA increase and 3% market increase in salary; and
Authorizes an additional 50 hours of administrative leave to be credited to the City Attorney’s leave bank to be exhausted no later than January 1, 2027.
Resolution No. 2025-105
Moved By Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By Vice Mayor Dillard
Adopt Resolution to effectuate the amendments to the City Attorney contract.
For (4): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki
Absent (1): Councilmember Cazares
Approved (4 to 0)
15. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
15.1 LETTER FROM THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REQUESTING
THE DESIGNATION OF A VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR
THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE,
OCTOBER 8 THROUGH OCTOBER 10, 2025, IN LONG BEACH,
CALIFORNIA
Truth spoke on transparency, accountability, and hypocrisy.
ACTION: Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to designate Councilmember Suzuki as the voting delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
16. COUNCIL INITIATED
16.1 CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A
RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT CALIFORNIA POLLUTERS PAY
CLIMATE SUPERFUND ACT (SENATE BILL 684 AND ASSEMBLY
BILL 1243) - VICE MAYOR DILLARD
Vice Mayor Dillard explained the purpose of the request for Council adoption of a resolution supporting the California Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act (Senate Bill 684 and Assembly Bill 1243).
10 Council questions and comments ensued.
The following members of the public submitted a comment or spoke in support of adopting a resolution supporting the California Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act:
Sophia Tada
Jack Shu
Mike Rancourt
Steph Cauchon
McGarrah Wilson
Masada Disenhouse
Truth spoke in opposition to adopting a resolution supporting the California Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act.
Resolution No. 2025-106
Moved By Vice Mayor Dillard
Seconded By Councilmember Suzuki
Adopt Resolution.
For (3): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Dillard, and Councilmember Suzuki
Against (1): Councilmember Lothian
Absent (1): Councilmember Cazares
Approved (3 to 1)
17. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
The Mayor and Council reported on various outside boards, commissions, and committee meetings they attended. No action was taken.
18. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))
There were no reports.
19. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
There were no remarks.
20. ADJOURNMENT
11 Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. _________________________
City Clerk
DATE: September 9, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Megan Wiegelman, CMC, City Clerk
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE LA MESA-SPRING VALLEY SCHOOL
DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
At its meeting on August 5, 2025, the Governing Board of the La Mesa–Spring Valley School District (LMSV) appointed a new representative to the City of La Mesa Parks and Recreation Commission. The Board nominated Karen Casey, Coordinator of Learning Support, to serve as LMSV’s representative. This appointment requires ratification by the City Council.
Staff recommends the City Council approve the appointment and adopt the attached Resolution.
Attachments:
A. Resolution
B. LMSV District Nomination Letter
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA APPOINTING
THE LA MESA-SPRING VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
___________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, at its meeting of August 5, 2025, the Governing Board of the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District (LMSV) appointed a new representative to serve on the City of La Mesa Parks and Recreation Commission; and
WHEREAS, the LMSV has recommended the following individual to the City Council for appointment to the City of La Mesa Parks and Recreation 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 Parks and Recreation 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 when their successor is appointed and qualified:
Parks and Recreation Commission:
Karen Casey is appointed as the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District representative with term expiring June 30, 2027
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 9
th day of September 2025, 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. 2025- , 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)
August 6, 2025
City of La Mesa
City Council Members
8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, CA 91942
Re: Community Services Commission
Dear City Council Members,
The La Mesa-Spring Valley School District requests that Karen Casey, Learning Support Coordinator, serve as the school district representative on the Community Services Commission.
Sincerely,
David Feliciano
Superintendent and Secretary to the Board
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
DATE: September 9, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Amanda Lee, Assistant City Manager
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, approving the Visual Public Art Selection Policy and repealing the existing Public Arts Policy
BACKGROUND:
At the January 14, 2025, City Council meeting, the City Council formed a Public Arts Subcommittee consisting of Vice Mayor Dillard and Councilmember Lothian to provide early guidance in the selection of visual public art. This addition was intended to strengthen alignment between City Council priorities and the work of the Arts and Culture Commission. Following the creation of the Subcommittee, staff reviewed the existing Public Arts Policy to incorporate the Subcommittee’s role.
Upon review, staff determined that a majority of the current policy functions as an operational guide, outlining how art is commissioned, evaluated, approved, and placed in the community.
DISCUSSION:
Staff recommends replacing the current Public Arts Policy with a Visual Public Art Selection Process Policy, which more accurately reflects the policy’s primary purpose and aligns with best practices for cities without a dedicated, sustainable funding source for an art program. The key inclusions of the policy are:
The updated policy outlines:
The roles and responsibilities of City Council, City Council, City Council Public Arts Subcommittee, Arts and Culture Commission, City staff, and other stakeholders involved in the visual public art selection process A framework for the review and selection of visual public art The inclusion of accepting donated or unsolicited visual public art
At the August 20, 2025, Arts and Culture Commission meeting, the Commission discussed the new policy and approved to recommend that the City Council approve the updated policy.
Lastly, through a grant, funding is available to develop an Art Master Plan, which will address broader topics included in the existing policy, such as identifying potential funding sources and establishing long-term goals for art in the community.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Visual Public Art Selection Process Policy and repeal the existing Policy for Public Arts Policy.
Attachments:
A. Resolution
B. Visual Public Art Selection Process Policy
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE VISUAL PUBLIC ART SELECTION POLICY
AND REPEALING THE EXISTING PUBLIC ARTS POLICY
WHEREAS, in 2021, the City established the Arts and Culture Commission to promote the arts, along with historical, aesthetic, and cultural aspects of the community; WHEREAS, in accordance with the Commission’s work plan, the Commission drafted a Policy for Public Arts that was subsequently approved by the City Council on March 28, 2024; WHEREAS, on January 14, 2025, the City Council formed a Public Arts Subcommittee to provide early guidance in the selection of visual public art; WHEREAS, staff reviewed the existing Public Arts Policy to incorporate the Subcommittee’s role; and
WHEREAS, on August 20, 2025, the Arts and Culture Commission reviewed and unanimously recommended City Council approval of the Visual Public Art Selection Policy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the City Council approve the Visual Public Art Selection Policy and repeal the existing Public Arts Policy.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 9
th day of September 2025, 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. 2025- , 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)
Policy & Procedure
VISUAL PUBLIC ART SELECTION PROCESS
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of the Visual Public Art Selection Process is to establish a clear and consistent framework for the review and selection of visual public art. This process applies to all visual public art installations located on public spaces, as defined in this policy. The process outlines the roles and responsibilities of City Council, City Council Public Arts Subcommittee, Arts and Culture Commission, City staff, and other stakeholders involved in the visual public art selection process.
By providing a structured process, the City seeks to:
Encourage artistic excellence and community engagement Promote thoughtful integration of visual public art into public spaces Ensure proper maintenance, placement, and long-term viability of visual public art While individual project opportunities will outline submission requirements and procedures for artists, this process ensures that all proposals are evaluated in a consistent and transparent manner.
II. DEFINITIONS
A. ACCLM: Arts and Culture Commission of the City of La Mesa.
B. City Council Public Art Subcommittee (Council Arts Subcommittee): A two-member subcommittee formed by the City Council to provide early vision guidance on visual public art selection, placement, and policies.
C. Call for Artists: A notice that describes a visual public art opportunity and invites artists to apply.
D. Community Stakeholders: Individuals or representatives of organizations who have a direct connection to or interest in the location, subject matter, or impact of a proposed visual public art project.
Number P&R-4
Department Parks and Recreation
Issued
Revised
Pages
Signed
Administrative Instruction P&R-4
Visual Public Art Installation Review Process
E. Request for Qualifications (RFQ): A competitive call for artists used to identify artists based on professional experience, past work, and ability to complete a visual public art project.
F. Permanent Exhibition: A visual public art designed to be accessible for a continuous period of time, more than two (2) years.
G. Public Space(s): City-owned or controlled property that is publicly accessible and suitable for visual public art. This includes, but is not limited to:
City-owned buildings
Public parks and open spaces
Pedestrian walkways and plazas
Other public-owned property
Civic gateways and major entry corridors
Streetscape enhancements, including roundabouts and medians Public right-of-way spaces, including sidewalks, alleys, and crosswalks Public spaces may also include property owned or managed by other public agencies such as MTS, Caltrans, or the County of San Diego.
H. Temporary Exhibition: A visual public art designed to be accessible for only a short period of time, up to a period of two (2) years.
I. Unsolicited Artist Proposal: A proposal submitted by an artist or arts organization without a formal request from the City, typically suggesting new visual public art or the donation of visual public art to the City.
J. Visual Public Art: A tangible, physical work created by an artist, either individually or in collaboration with others, that is installed or displayed on public property or City controlled property for the benefit of the community. Visual Public Art may include, but is not limited to, sculpture, murals, mosaics, paintings, textiles, or other similar forms.
III. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ACCLM: The ACCLM shall serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council. The ACCLM evaluates visual public art installation submissions and recommends proposals that best reflect historical, aesthetic, and cultural aspects of the community.
City Council: Final decisions regarding displays of visual public art shall be made by the City Council.
City Staff: City staff is responsible for administering the City’s visual public art program and coordinating all aspects of the public art process. For the purposes of this policy, “City staff” refers to employees from the Parks and Recreation Department, Public Works Department, and other City departments as necessary.
Administrative Instruction P&R-4
Visual Public Art Installation Review Process
Community Stakeholders: Community stakeholders may be included as voting members of the artist selection panel when specified in a Call for Artists or RFQ. The inclusion of community stakeholders is determined on a project-by-project basis and is guided by the nature of the project, its scale, or requirements set by the project’s funding source.
Council Arts Subcommittee: The Council Arts Subcommittee serves in an advisory, non-voting capacity to the ACCLM. The Council Arts Subcommittee provides early guidance to the ACCLM in reviewing proposed projects, artist submissions, evaluation criteria, and offering feedback regarding City Council priorities.
IV. APPROPRIATE FORMS OF VISUAL PUBLIC ART
The following list includes examples of acceptable forms of visual public art projects.
A. Sculpture: Free standing, wall supported or suspended object that may be kinetic, electronic, or mechanical composed of any material or combination of materials.
B. Murals or paintings permanently or temporarily affixed to a building or other approved surface, in any material or combination of materials, with or without collage or the addition of non-traditional materials.
C. Earthworks, textile/fiber, neon, glass, mosaics, prints or calligraphy, individually or in combination, permanently affixed to a public building or other approved surface.
D. Graphic: Typically, two-dimensional and includes calligraphy, photography, drawing, painting, printmaking, lithography, typography, serigraphy (silk-screen printing), computer graphics, and bindery that is affixed to a building or structure.
E. Digital: Typically made using software, computers, or other electronic devices, anything produced or made on digital media, such as animations, photographs, illustrations, videos, digital paintings, and such that is affixed to or displayed on a building or structure.
V. VISUAL PUBLIC ART GUIDELINES
A. Visual public art shall not include themes that may be interpreted as derogatory based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, natural origin, or physical or mental disability.
B. All visual public art shall comply with the La Mesa Municipal Code (LMMC), as well as applicable State and Federal laws.
C. All forms of visual public art shall not contain any advertisements (as defined in LMMC Chapter 15.10.020).
Administrative Instruction P&R-4
Visual Public Art Installation Review Process
D. The primary evaluation criteria shall be artistic excellence and site appropriateness. Additional considerations include accessibility, durability, public safety, and long-term maintenance.
E. Permanent visual public art shall be constructed of durable, weather-resistant materials requiring minimal maintenance. Artists shall outline expected maintenance needs.
F. Visual public art shall be appropriately scaled in size for its location and, when applicable, integrated into the surrounding landscaping or building design.
G. Priority consideration shall be given to La Mesa-based artists or arts organizations to promote and support the local community.
H. A wide range of materials, styles, genres, and artistic expressions shall be encouraged to reflect the diversity and creativity of the community.
I. Projects that promote cultural awareness and diversity shall be encouraged.
J. Projects that reflect the rich history and culture of La Mesa shall be encouraged.
VII. VISUAL PUBLIC ART SELECTION METHODS
The City may utilize one of the following selection methods.
A. Direct Selection: A process where a specific artist is invited to design and install a visual public art project without a competitive application process.
B. Invitational Competition: A limited number of artists are invited to submit proposals and/or qualifications for a specific visual public art opportunity.
1. Appropriate Use for both Direct Selection and Invitational Competition:
The project is small in scope and is time-sensitive
A pre-qualified artist has been previously vetted through a public process
2. Selection Process for both Direct Selection and Invitational Competition:
City staff and the ACCLM will identify recommended artists based on their qualifications and alignment of their work with the project’s intent. Invited artists shall include those who have previously submitted proposals for visual public art, are recognized public artists, or have qualifications on file with the City. City staff will maintain an active list of qualified public artists based on established criteria, which may include, but not limited to, the type of media, experience with similar projects scopes and budgets, and appropriate liability insurance.
Administrative Instruction P&R-4
Visual Public Art Installation Review Process
Invited artists will be asked to submit proposals and/or qualifications. All proposals will be initially reviewed by City staff for feasibility, including access, safety, visibility, infrastructure, and maintenance considerations. Staffreviewed proposals will be forwarded to the ACCLM for evaluation and recommendation. In this process, the Council Arts Subcommittee serves in an advisory, non-voting capacity, and may either participate in the ACCLM meeting to share feedback directly or provide input to staff in advance for the ACCLM’s consideration.
The ACCLM’s recommendation shall be submitted to the City Council for consideration. Final approval for visual public art is made by the City Council.
C. Open Competition: An open call where any eligible artist may submit qualifications for a visual public art project.
Selection Process: City staff shall issue a public Call for Artists through an RFQ that clearly outlines the project’s goals and requirements. All proposals will be reviewed by City staff for feasibility, including access, safety, visibility, infrastructure, and maintenance considerations. Qualified proposals will be forwarded to the ACCLM for evaluation and recommendation. In this process, the Council Arts Subcommittee serves in an advisory, non-voting capacity, and may either participate in the ACCLM meeting to share feedback directly or provide input to staff in advance for the ACCLM’s consideration.
The ACCLM’s recommendation shall be submitted to the City Council for consideration. Final approval for visual public art is made by the City Council.
VIII. UNSOLICITED AND/OR DONATED VISUAL PUBLIC ART PROPOSALS Unsolicited proposals or donated visual public art may be submitted by artists, community members, organizations, or businesses. Proposals must include:
Artist/organization background and resume
Description of the proposed visual public art
Visual documentation or concept renderings
Proposed installation site
Installation and removal plan
Acknowledgment of liability and maintenance responsibilities Proposals shall be initially reviewed by City staff for feasibility, including access, safety, visibility, infrastructure, and maintenance considerations. Qualified proposals will be forwarded to the ACCLM for evaluation and recommendation. In this process, the Council Arts Subcommittee serves in an advisory, non-voting capacity, and may either participate in the ACCLM meeting to share feedback directly or provide input to staff in advance for the ACCLM’s consideration.
The ACCLM’s recommendation shall be submitted to the City Council for consideration. Final approval for visual public art is made by the City Council.
REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: September 9, 2025
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE
ORDER NO. 2 WITH PORTILLO CONCRETE, INC. FOR
BID 23-04, 2ND RENEWAL 2024 ANNUAL CONCRETE
MAINTENANCE PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT 8302
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUMMARY:
Issues:
Should the City Council approve the attached resolution authorizing Contract Change Order No. 2 with Portillo Concrete, Inc. in the amount of $71,268.28 for Bid 23-04, 2nd Renewal 2024 Annual Concrete Maintenance Project? Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the attached resolution authorizing Contract Change Order No. 2 with Portillo Concrete, Inc. in the amount of $71,268.28 for Bid 23-04, 2nd Renewal 2024 Annual Concrete Maintenance Project.
Fiscal Impact:
Funds are available in CIP Project Number 8302.
City’s Strategic Goals:
Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community. Promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home.
Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe.
Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: September 9, 2025
Page: 2 of 2
BACKGROUND:
On December 10, 2024, a construction contract for Bid 23-04, the Annual Concrete Maintenance Project, 2nd renewal option, was awarded to Portillo Concrete, Inc., for $234,483.00. One contract change order has been executed in the amount of $9,500 was issued for the installation of a pedestrian ramp in front of City Hall.
DISCUSSION:
During the construction of the Annual Concrete Maintenance Project, the City identified additional locations of concern that required new ADA ramps, additional driveway repairs, and restoration of a structurally failing cross gutter.
To address the additional locations of concern, the City decided to actively repair certain locations and restore the public right-of-way to provide safe, comfortable, and smooth pedestrian access. As a result, additional costs have been incurred, necessitating a change order to address new and continual restoration and maintenance of City Infrastructure.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing Contract Change Order No. 2 with Portillo Concrete, Inc. in the amount of $71,268.28 for Bid 23- 04, 2
nd Renewal 2024 Annual Concrete Maintenance Project.
Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ __________________________
Greg Humora Michael Throne, PE
City Manager Director of Public Works
__________________
Tristan Leger
Associate Engineer, PE
Attachments: A. Resolution
B. Contract Change Order 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH PORTILLO
CONCRETE, INC., FOR BID 23-04, SECOND RENEWAL 2024 ANNUAL
CONCRETE MAINTENANCE PROJECT (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 8302)
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa has a strategic goal to invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community;
WHEREAS, the Annual Concrete Maintenance Project is a crucial project providing repairs to tripping hazards and concrete in need of repari, essential in the City’s continuous efforts to provide excellent ADA compliance, and providing pedestrians with safe and walkable public access;
WHEREAS, on December 10, 2024, a contract was awarded to Portillo Concrete, Inc. to provide construction services for the Annual Concrete Maintenance Project; WHEREAS, Contract Change Order 1 was issued on July 9, 2025, for a cost of $9,500 to install an ADA-accessible pedestrian ramp;
WHEREAS, the City identified additional locations of concern in need of restoration and repair after the contract was awarded thereby necessitating a second contract change order; and WHEREAS, Administrative Instruction F-13 requires approval by the City Council for Public Works construction change orders over $25,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and instructed to execute for and on behalf of said City, Contract Change Order No. 2 for additional construction services between the City of La Mesa and Portillo Concrete, Inc., in an amount of $71,268.28 for the 2 nd Renewal
2024 Annual Concrete Maintenance Project, Capital Project No. 8302.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 9
th day of September, 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. 2025- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council on said date and by the vote therein recited.
MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)
RE Contract: Date:
Bid No.:
P.O. No.:
The time provided for the contract is
Therefore, the revised contract time is working days, and the revised completion date is
CITY OF LA MESA
You are hereby requested to comply with the listed changes in the contract plans and specifications. Furnish to the City of La Mesa as follows:
Item No.
Change in
Contract Price
9/9/2025
252295
Detailed Description of Changes & Quantities or Scope of Work 2nd Renewal Option, 2024 Annual Concrete
Maintenance Project
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
TO:
CIP Project No.
ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT
$ 71,268.28
$ 234,483.00
1 $ 24,913.60 Install Type D Curb Ramp
34%
CCO's PREVIOUSLY APPROVED (+ or -) 4% $ 9,500.00 % Change Total Change
NET CHANGE THIS CCO (+ or -) 30% % Change
Install Type A Curb Ramp $ 4,982.72
3 180
NEW CONTRACT AMOUNT (C + B + A) $ 315,251.28 % Change
$ 71,268.28
TOTAL CCO's (+ or -) 80,768.28 $ % Change
Portillo Concrete, Inc.
34%
.
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY:
This document shall become an amendment to the contract and all provisions for the contract will apply hereto. The contractor accepts this change order as full compensation for additional work and delay to the project caused by this change order. This change order was requested by the City/Contractor. increased by 0 working days.
I, THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT, have given careful consideration to the changes proposed and hereby agree, if this proposal is approved, that we will provide all equipment, furnish all materials, except as may otherwise be noted above, and perform all services necessary for the work above specified, and will accept as full payment therefore the price shown above.
Michael Throne, Director of Public
Works
Greg Humora, City Manager
PORTILLO CONCRETE, INC.
8302 23-04
Mario Portillo, President
1/9/2026
2 5 Install PCC Crossgutter $ 22,060.96
Remove existing sidewalk, curb ramp, X-gutter, or Driveway $ 17,451.00 4 Install PCC Driveway $ 1,860.00
REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: September 9, 2025
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE
ORDER NO. 2 WITH AMERICAN ASPHALT SOUTH,
INC. FOR BID 25-16, 2025 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL
PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO.
8305
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUMMARY:
Issues:
Should the City Council approve the attached Resolution authorizing Contract Change Order No. 2 with American Asphalt South, Inc. for Bid 25-16, 2025 Annual Slurry Seal Project in the amount of $248,529.57?
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the attached Resolution authorizing Contract Change Order No.2 with American Asphalt South, Inc. for Bid 25-16, 2025 Annual Slurry Seal Project in the amount of $248,529.57.
Fiscal Impact:
Contract Change Order No. 2 to American Asphalt South, Inc. will be funded under the CIP Project Nos. 8305 and 8902.
City’s Strategic Goals:
Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe. Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community. Promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home.
Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: September 9, 2025
Page: 2 of 3
BACKGROUND:
On May 27, 2025, American Asphalt South was awarded the 2025 Slurry Seal Project with a base bid of $2,355,359.13, plus an alternate bid price of $303,023.90, for a total bid price of $2,658,383.03, as per Resolution 2025-053.
On July 22, 2025, Contract Change Order No. 1 was approved for a total of $116,479.30.
Contract Change Order No.1 included additional square footage of paving work identified after rain events had caused deterioration at certain locations.
DISCUSSION:
The current capital improvement program includes the installation of fiber optic cable in Memorial Drive to serve the La Mesa Municipal Pool, Nan Couts Cottage, McCarthur Park, and the La Mesa Community Center. An opportunity was presented through the American Asphalt slurry sealing project to advance the installation of the fiber and rehabilitate and resurface Memorial Drive, a roadway needing extensive repair work.
Conducting this work now will result in reduced costs for resurfacing instead of waiting for the next street resurfacing project.
Therefore, staff is recommended approval of a Change Order in the amount of $248,529.57 to grind and install 1,300 linear feet of conduit, grind approximately 35,748 SF of roadway, and pave 559 tons of asphalt.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing Contract Change Order No. 2 with American Asphalt South, Inc. for Bid 25-16, 2025 Slurry Seal Project (CIP Project No. 8305) in the amount of $248,529.57.
Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: September 9, 2025
Page: 3 of 3
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Michael Throne, PE
City Manager Director of Public Works
Respectfully submitted by:
_______________________
Tristan Leger, PE
Associate Engineer
Attachments: A. Resolution
B. CCO-2
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH AMERICAN
ASPHALT SOUTH, INC., FOR BID 25-16, 2025 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROJECT (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 8305)
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa has a strategic goal to invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community;
WHEREAS, on May 2, 2025, a contract was awarded to American Asphalt South, Inc. to provide construction services for the 2025 Slurry Seal Project; WHEREAS, Memorial Drive acts as the sole access road for the La Mesa Municipal Pool, Nan Couts Cottage, and Community Center, and has deteriorated over time; WHEREAS, Fiber optic connections provide faster transfers of information, coordination, and access to residents;
WHEREAS, Administrative Instruction F-13 requires approval by the City Council for Public Works construction change orders over $25,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and instructed to execute for and on behalf of said City, Contract Change Order No. 2 for additional construction services between the City of La Mesa and American Asphalt South, Inc., for an amount of $248,529.67 for the 2025 Slurry Seal Project, Capital Improvement Project Nos. 8305 and 8902.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 9
th day of September 2025, 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. 2025- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on said date and by the vote therein recited.
MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)
RE Contract: Date:
No.
1 2
3 4
5 The time provided for the contract is
CITY OF LA MESA
You are hereby requested to comply with the listed changes in the contract plans and specifications.
Furnish to the City of La Mesa as follows:
Change in
Contract Price
9/9/2025
Detailed Description of Changes & Quantities or Scope of Work CIP No. 8305, 2025 Annual Slurry Project
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
Bid No.: 25-16 2025-____
AMERICAN ASPHALT SOUTH, INC.
TOTAL CCO's (+ or -) 365,008.87 $ % Change 14%
Michael Throne, Director of Public Works
working days.
NEW CONTRACT AMOUNT (C + B + A) $ 3,023,391.90 % Change Megan Wiegelman, City Clerk
14%
APPROVED BY:
$ 116,479.30 % Change 4%
NET CHANGE THIS CCO (+ or -) 9% $ 248,529.57
TO:
ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT
$ 248,529.57
$ 2,658,383.03
American Asphalt South, Inc.
Mobilize
Resolution:
Total Change
$ 8,250.00
Jeff Petty, President
I, THE UNDERSIGNED CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT, have given careful consideration to the changes proposed and hereby agree, if this proposal is approved, that we will provide all equipment, furnish all materials, except as may otherwise be noted above, and perform all services necessary for the work above specified, and will accept as full payment therefore the price shown above.
Mark Arapostathis, Mayor
$ 109,700.00
$ 25,595.57
$ 98,384.00
$ 6,600.00
Cold Mill (2.5")
Asphalt Pavement (2.5")
Traffic Control and Construction Staging
Install Fiber Conduit
% Change
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED BY:
CCO's PREVIOUSLY APPROVED (+ or -)
This document shall become an amendment to the contract and all provisions for the contract will apply hereto. The contractor accepts this change order as full compensation for additional work and delay to the project caused by this change order. This change order was requested by the City/Contractor. increased by 10
REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: September 9, 2025
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TASK ORDER WITH
AGUIRRE & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR SURVEYING
SERVICES FOR THE SIDEWALK INFILL PROJECT,
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 8323
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUMMARY:
Issues:
Should the City of La Mesa authorizing a task order with Aguirre & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $100,626 for survey services for the Sidewalk Infill Project? Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopts a resolution authorizing a task order twith Aguirre & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $100,626 for survey services for the Sidewalk Infill Project.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding for this task order has been designated under CIP Project No. 8323.
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.
Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: September 9, 2025
Page: 2 of 3
BACKGROUND:
The Community Development Block Grant program is designed to support the development of urban infrastructure in low- and moderate-income areas. The Sidewalk Infill Project consists of a list of viable locations for sidewalk improvements and connections between existing sidewalk locations identified in Maintenance Zones 4 and
5. Areas for proposed improvements were selected based on the City of La Mesa Sidewalk Master Plan, existing sidewalk improvements, and connectivity through safe walking corridors.
DISCUSSION:
In May 2024, the City advertised a request for qualifications (RFQ 25-01) for as-needed engineering consultant services. Aguirre & Associates, Inc. was selected as one of the qualified firms to provide survey and mapping services, and on August 20, 2024, a master agreement was executed. The terms of the master agreement allow for the issuance of task orders to authorize specific items of work on an as-needed basis to the selected consultants.
On August 20, 2025, Aguirre & Associates, Inc., submitted a proposal for professional services associated with the Sidewalk Infill Project and was subsequently found to be the most highly qualified firm for this work. The proposed scope of work includes surveying elevation changes at identified pedestrian ramp locations and performing right-of-way surveys.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends adopting a resolution authorizing a task order twith Aguirre & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $100,626 to perform surveying services for the Sidewalk Infill Project, CIP Project No. 8323.
Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: September 9, 2025
Page: 3 of 3
Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Michael Throne, PE
City Manager Director of Public Works
Respectfully submitted by:
_______________________
Tristan Leger, PE
Associate Engineer
Attachments: A. Resolution
B. Proposal
C. Maintenance Zone Map
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
AUTHORIZING A TASK ORDER WITH AGUIRRE & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR
SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE SIDEWALK INFILL PROJECT (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 8323)
WHEREAS, the City has identified future sidewalk locations in the Sidewalk Master Plan; WHEREAS, there is no safe path of travel for pedestrians through various locations within the low- and moderate-income areas;
WHEREAS, in April 2024, the City advertised a request for qualifications RFQ 25-01 for as-needed engineering services;
WHEREAS, Aguirre & Associates Inc., was selected as a qualified firm to provide asneeded survey and mapping services; WHEREAS, the terms of the master agreement allow for the issuance of task orders to authorize specific items of work on an as-needed basis to the selected consultants; and WHEREAS, a scope of work and fee were negotiated with Aguirre & Associates, Inc. to provide a survey for the Sidewalk Infill Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and instructed to execute a contract with Aguirre & Associates, Inc. to provide surveying services for the Sidewalk Infill Project, Capital Improvement Project No. 8323, in the amount of $100,262.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 9
th day of September 2025, 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. 2025- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on said date and by the vote therein recited MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)
AGUIRRE & ASSOCIATES
8363 CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 5A • LA MESA, CA 91942 • PH: (619)464-6978 • FAX: (619)464-7203 SURVEYING • MAPPING • RIGHT-OF-WAY ENGINEERING
SIDEWALK INFILL PROJECT
Survey and Mapping Scope and Fee Breakdown
August 20, 2025
PLS LS Tech Crew
1. Admin., coordination, research, calcs 4 24
2. Tie to primary survey control and BM 1 4
3. Set and survey supplemental control 2 10
4. Run levels between supplemental control 4 12
5. Perform requested topographic survey 8 64
6. Prepare DTM and topographic mapping 8 70
7. Perform reconnaissance, tie found monuments 6 48
8. Prepare land net (ROW) mapping 24 16
9. Prepare pre-construction Corner Record documents 32 12 Total Hours 4 109 98 138
Other Direct Costs
Reference maps $100
Corner Record fees 36
SUMMARY
PLS 4 Hrs. @ $200 $800.00
LS 109 Hrs. @ $180 19,620.00
Tech 98 Hrs. @ $120 11,760.00
Crew 138 Hrs. @ $495 68,310.00
ODC’s 136.00
Total $100,626.00
Assumptions, Conditions, Limitations
1. Primary survey control is NAD 83 and City of La Mesa BM.
2. Topo areas are per email and exhibit received 8/14/25.
3. Topo width limits are from street centerline to R/W line.
4. Land net (R/W) limits match topo limits.
5. Pre-construction Corner Records will be filed.
6. Post-construction monument preservation is not included in this scope.
7. Deliverables: AutoCAD 3D file, XML surface file and .txt points file.
Signed: 8/20/25
Mickey Aguirre, PE Date
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REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: September 9, 2025
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE FOR CLIMATE ACTION
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES FOR THE 2025-
2026 CIVICSPARK PROGRAM
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUMMARY:
Issues:
Should the City Council adopt a resolution to approve an agreement with Public Health Institute for Climate Action Plan Implementation Services for the 2025-2026 CivicSpark program?
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution to approve an agreement with Public Health Institute for Climate Action Plan Implementation Services for the 2025-2026 CivicSpark program.
Fiscal Impact:
The cost for this service is $70,000, which is budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2026 Environmental Services Operating Account No. 1311-6430.
City’s Strategic Goals:
Promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home.
Climate Action Plan Reduction Strategy:
This item supports all measures within the Climate Action Plan.
Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: September 9, 2025
Page: 2 of 3
BACKGROUND:
The CivicSpark program is an AmeriCorps program dedicated to building capacity for local public agencies to address community resilience issues such as climate change, water resource management, housing, and mobility. The CivicSpark program is administered by the Public Health Institute (PHI).
The CivicSpark program provides a dedicated Fellow for an 11-month period to support research, planning, and implementation projects for community resilience. Fellows are AmeriCorps members selected through a competitive national application process.
Fellows have at minimum a college degree in a relevant field, as well as workplace and community service experience. Projects must support local public agency resiliency needs around climate change adaptation or mitigation, affordable housing, energy efficiency, water management or policy, sustainable mobility, or rural broadband.
The City has hosted two Fellows for the past four service terms, each making significant contributions in Climate Action Plan (CAP) implementation. To continue to assist with CAP implementation, the City applied for and subsequently was approved for two Fellows for the 2025-2026 service year.
DISCUSSION:
To participate in the CivicSpark program, the City is required to execute an agreement with PHI (Attachment B). PHI serves as the employer of the Fellows and provides the Fellows training and professional development, health insurance, and general support.
The City’s Environmental Sustainability Manager and Environmental Program Coordinator will provide direct supervision. Staff recommends the City Council waive competitive bidding requirements and authorize a sole-source award as this vendor is the only provider capable of delivering the required service.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the resolution to approve the agreement with PHI. If approved, the Fellows placement would begin on October 6, 2025.
Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: September 9, 2025
Page: 3 of 3
Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Michael Throne
City Manager Director of Public Works, PE
_____________________________
Hilary Ego
Environmental Sustainability Manager
Attachments: A. Resolution
B. Agreement
ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE FOR
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES FOR THE
CIVICSPARK PROGRAM 2025-2026 SERVICE YEAR
WHEREAS, in 2018, the City of La Mesa approved the Climate Action Plan (CAP) and updated the CAP in 2024, which serves as a roadmap to reduce community-wide greenhouse gas emissions with measures in clean and renewable energy, building energy efficiency, clean and efficient transportation, waste reduction, water efficiency, and urban natural environment; WHEREAS, successful CAP implementation requires additional staff and resources; WHEREAS, the nonprofit, Public Health Institute, administers the CivicSpark program, which is an AmeriCorps program dedicated to building capacity for local governments to advance community planning and environmental services;
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa successfully applied to the CivicSpark program to host two CivicSpark Fellows for 11 months for the 2025-2026 service year; WHEREAS, the CivicSpark Fellows will work on Climate Action Plan implementation activities focused on transportation and community engagement; WHEREAS, the CivicSpark program is funded in part by Americorps and the City of La Mesa is matching $70,000 to host two CivicSpark Fellows; and WHEREAS, funding for the 2025-2026 service year will be sourced from the Environmental Services Operating Budget Account 1311-6430.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and instructed to execute an agreement for Climate Action Plan implementation services for the CivicSpark program 2025- 2026 Service Year with Public Health Institute for a total cost of $70,000.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 9
th day of September 2025, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTACHMENT A
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WEIGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2025- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.
MEGAN WEIGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)
ATTACHMENT B
DATE: September 9, 2025
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 (APRIL 2025 – JUNE 2025)
Please see the attached 2nd Quarter Report.
Quarterly Report
2nd Quarter 2025
Ray Sweeney, Chief of Police
Prepared by Crime Analysis
1 Crime Trends and Statistics
The 2nd quarter of 2025 concluded with 16.1 total crimes per thousand residents, down from 22.1 in the second quarter of 2024. Violent crime decreased by 5.2%, and property crime decreased by 22.5% compared to the second quarter of 2024.
FBI Part 1 Crimes, 2nd Quarter Year to Date
Historical Violent Crime Comparison, 2nd Quarter Year to Date Incidents of homicide increased compared to the same period last year, while rape and aggravated assault declined. In contrast, robberies rose by 9%. 67% of aggravated assault victims knew the suspect. Additionally, 28% of aggravated assaults during the second quarter of 2025 were related to domestic violence.
2 Case Clearances
On April 22, 2025, at approximately 11:53 AM, the victim was working as a delivery driver for The Grove Dispensary in La Mesa. The victim was fulfilling a product order placed through WeedMaps.com. The customer associated with the order had previously completed an in-store purchase and provided a photocopy of his driver’s license as identification.
During the delivery, the suspect approached the victim’s vehicle, entered the passenger compartment through the open passenger-side window, and forcibly grabbed the unpaid merchandise. The suspect then brandished a folding knife, extending the blade and lunging toward the victim while raising the weapon over the victim’s head. In fear for his safety, the victim released the merchandise, and the suspect fled northbound on La Mesa Boulevard.
The victim had viewed the suspect’s driver's license photo prior to the delivery and again before officers arrived. Based on this, the victim was able to positively identify the suspect.
On May 3, 2025, detectives were notified that the suspect had been arrested in San Diego for an unrelated robbery. The suspect was also booked in connection with the La Mesa incident.
Historical Property Crime Comparison, 2nd Quarter Year to Date Compared to the previous second quarter, residential burglary increased by 12%, commercial burglary decreased 36%, theft decreased 19%, and auto theft decreased 43%.
3 Case Clearances
On May 2, 2025, at approximately 2:31 AM, La Mesa Police officers were dispatched to a report of a burglary in progress at the Backpack Boyz Marijuana Dispensary, located in the 8200 block of Parkway Drive.
La Mesa Police Dispatch received multiple alarm activations, including the office door, storage door, and both front and rear motion detectors. Due to the nature of the business, dispatch personnel had access to live video surveillance and observed two individuals inside the business wearing ski masks and dressed in black clothing.
Upon arrival, officers established a perimeter around the building while awaiting additional resources, including a mutual aid K-9 unit.
One suspect was detained nearby without incident. The second suspect, fled the scene on foot. The mutual aid K-9 handler deployed their K-9 partner, who successfully apprehended the second suspect as he ran southeast toward Fletcher Parkway.
Both suspects were arrested and booked into San Diego Central Jail.
Supervised Persons in the City
Registered Sex Offenders
There are currently ninety (90) active sex registrants in the city, eleven (11) of whom are transient individuals. Throughout the year, patrol officers conduct compliance checks on the registrants living in La Mesa. Three (3) registrants were out of compliance during the second quarter of 2025, meaning they have not completed their annual or monthly checkin and residency verification as required.
Traffic Unit
Traffic Collisions
2025
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr YTD
Total Traffic Collisions 78 82 160
Collisions Involving Injury 41 45 86
Total Vehicle Occupants Reporting
Injury 54 56 110
Occupants Reporting Serious Injury 2 2 4
Fatality 1 0 1
Top Three Collision Locations
1. Baltimore and El Cajon Boulevard
4 2. Fletcher Parkway and Grossmont Center Drive
3. Baltimore Drive and Fletcher Parkway
Traffic Enforcement Operations 2nd Quarter
Date Enforcement Operations Focus Location Total
Officers
4/4/2025 Cell Phone Cell Phone Citywide 2
04/142025 Cell Phone DUI Enforcement Citywide 3
5/9/2025 DUI Check Point DUI Enforcement Citywide 10
5/16/2025 DUI Enforcement DUI Enforcement Citywide 2
6/16/2025 Traffic Enforcement Pedestrian Enforcement Citywide 2 6/27/2025 Traffic Enforcement Collison Factors Citywide 4 School Resource Officers
The School Resource Officer (SRO) attended regular meetings with the Grossmont Union High School SROs and met with school staff as requested regarding numerous issues on campuses throughout the City.
The SRO responded to or initiated approximately one hundred and seventy (170) calls for service. Approximately thirty-six (36) of those calls for service involved a crime or incident at a school. The SRO conducted approximately thirty-one (31) traffic stops, resulting in education or enforcement, while providing traffic extra patrol during school drop-off and pick-up times. The SRO took nine (9) new cases. The SRO submitted three (3) cases to the District Attorney’s Office and closed five (5) cases by various means.
The SROs completed the following additional tasks/trainings:
• Presented three 20-minute presentations to approximately 210 students total for Career Day at Rolando Elementary School
• Completed Vulnerability Assessment with staff at St. Martin of Tours Academy and Christ Lutheran Preschool
• Presented Sextortion Prevention class for students and parents at Parkway Sports & Health Science Academy, Helix Charter High School, and La Mesa Arts Academy • Provided support for Helix Charter High School Graduation Ceremony • Team Lead in Youth Leadership Camp
5 Community Engagement and Information Sharing
Social Media
During the second quarter, Crime Prevention planned and coordinated the Youth Leadership Camp, overseeing all aspects of its organization and execution.
Events and Presentations
On April 26th, the Department participated in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
On April 19th, La Mesa Police Department participated in the City’s Earth Day event at MacArthur Park in La Mesa. Officers and Community Service officers had an opportunity to engage with the public during a fun family community event.
On May 1st, the La Mesa Police Department partnered with Chick-fil-A to host our second "Chicken with a Cop" fundraising event in support of Shop with a Cop.
On May 7th, La Mesa Police Department staff, alongside other San Diego County law enforcement agencies, were honored to participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics. The annual Torch Run is the largest public awareness vehicle and grassroots fundraiser for Special Olympics, with more than 1,200 officers participating in Southern California- championing acceptance and inclusion.
During second week of June, the Department held the 2025 La Mesa PD Youth Leadership Camp, with 16 students in attendance. This camp is designed to teach high school students the foundational elements of leadership, teamwork, ethics, mindfulness, and selfawareness. This program gives high school students and officers a unique opportunity to engage in motivational discussions.
New Officers
Police Recruits Gabriella Contreras, Mathew Scott and Robert Skillings were hired during the second quarter and started the Police Academy on July 14th, 2025.
Social Media Platform Followers
Nextdoor 27,266 La Mesa Residents
Facebook 8,236
X (formerly Twitter) 5,974
Instagram 4,166
Crime Prevention and Outreach Services
Neighborhood Watch Meetings 0
Community Presentations 3
Residential Security Inspections 0
Commercial Security Inspection 0
6 Lateral Police Officers
Lateral Police Officer Kseniia Morgan was hired during the second quarter of 2025 and is progressing well in the Field Training Program
Vacancies
The Department currently has two police officer vacancies and three Police Dispatcher vacancies. Applications are being accepted for the following positions: Police Officer Lateral/Academy Graduate and Entry Level. Police Dispatcher Experienced and Entry Level. Please visit the City of La Mesa’s website for more information or to apply.
Officer Training
During the second quarter, sworn personnel completed their quarterly firearms qualifications and a less-lethal update course. Sworn and non-sworn also completed their First Aid/CPR certification.
Home Team Success Story
During the second quarter of 2025, the HOME Team played a pivotal role in supporting a client whose perseverance and determination led to a remarkable turnaround.
This client, a young man and former military servicemember, was enrolled with the HOME Team in February 2025. After serving approximately one year in the military and being discharged in 2019, he experienced ongoing homelessness. For the past two years, he had been living intermittently in his car with his partner. Despite the hardships, he consistently demonstrated resilience in the face of adversity.
Prior to connecting with the HOME Team, the client had engaged with various social workers and outreach providers who began the process of helping him qualify for a Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) voucher. Unfortunately, the departure of the staff member managing his case left him without guidance, creating significant uncertainty.
Upon enrolling with the HOME Team, the client was met with renewed support. A clinical outreach specialist worked one-on-one with him to refine his resume and assist with job applications. Together, they also gathered the necessary financial documentation to help establish his eligibility with the VA.
Position Authorized Filled Vacancies
Sworn Officers 73 71 2
Dispatchers 14 11 3
Community Service Officers 6 4 2
7 With this support, the client was successfully matched with a social worker at the VA, who guided him through the next steps of the VASH application process. His hard work soon paid off, he secured part-time employment as a security guard at a local high school, marking a meaningful step forward in rebuilding his life.
In April 2025, the client received confirmation of his acceptance into the VASH program.
By early June, he moved into his own apartment, finally achieving the stable housing.
Throughout this journey, the client has shown unwavering determination and strength. His story is a powerful example of how coordinated support and personal perseverance can create lasting, positive change.
Department Demographics
Department Wellness
The Department remains committed to our staff's wellness and offers various resources to our police officers and professional staff. Our Peer Support Team responded to several callouts during the past quarter to support staff impacted by critical incidents. Our Facility Dog, Declan, has also been called upon to provide unconditional love and support to those team members impacted by trauma, stress, and the often-challenging realities of first Race/Ethnicity Total Officers Percent of Officers
Asian 2 2.8%
Black or African American 7 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14 19.4%
Pacific Islander 1 1.4%
White 48 66.7%
Grand Total 72 100.0%
8 responder work. The La Mesa Police Department contracts with a local mental health clinician who is culturally competent in assisting first responders 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 second quarter of 2023, and data for 2023 will be reported to the DOJ during the second 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 the robust reporting of fifty-two offense types, an increase from 8 offense types under UCR. Reported data includes case details to more accurately analyze crime trends statewide and nationally.
La Mesa Police Department
Quarterly Crime Statistics - 2nd Quarter 2025
2025 2024 YTD
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr YTD YTD % Change Homicide 0 1 2 0 2 0 2 1 100.0%
Cleared 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 N/C
Rape 4 5 5 2 2 6 8 9 -11.1%
Cleared 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 N/C
Robbery 9 13 10 19 11 13 24 22 9.1%
Cleared 4 6 3 11 3 5 8 10 -20.0%
Aggravated Assault 34 50 37 60 32 44 76 84 -9.5%
Cleared 21 33 25 38 26 29 55 54 1.9%
2025 2024 YTD
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr YTD YTD % Change Residential 17 8 11 20 15 13 28 25 12.0%
Commercial 23 16 23 11 10 15 25 39 -35.9%
Burglary Total 40 24 34 31 28 28 56 64 -12.5%
Cleared 6 10 6 7 8 8 16 16 0.0%
Car Prowl (Included in Theft) 34 26 19 24 21 23 44 60 -26.7% Theft > $400 92 73 54 58 65 43 108 165 -34.5%
Theft $400 or less 102 73 75 63 81 86 167 175 -4.6%
Theft Total 194 146 129 121 146 129 275 340 -19.1%
Cleared 26 26 14 26 31 26 57 52 9.6%
Auto Theft 52 37 41 30 29 22 51 89 -42.7%
Cleared 1 0 2 3 3 3 6 1 500.0%
2025 2024 YTD
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr YTD YTD % Change Total Violent 47 69 54 81 47 63 110 116 -5.2%
Cleared* 53.2% 56.5% 51.9% 60.5% 66.0% 55.6% 58.2% 55.2% 5.5% Total Property 286 207 204 182 203 179 382 493 -22.5%
Cleared* 11.5% 17.4% 10.8% 19.8% 20.7% 20.7% 20.7% 14.0% 47.8% FBI Index 333 276 258 263 250 242 492 609 -19.2%
Cleared* 17.4% 27.2% 19.4% 32.3% 29.2% 29.8% 29.1% 21.8% 33.1% Violent Rate per 1000 Pop. 3.6/K 3.8/K
Property Rate per 1000 Pop. 12.5/K 16.3K
Index Rate per 1000 Pop. 16.1/K 22.1/K
2024
Violent Crime
Property Crime
Totals
2024
2024
2025
2025
2025
Prepared by LMPD Crime Analysis, 07/21/25
*Percentage change by number of crimes cleared.
N/A = Not Applicable
La Mesa Police Department
Robbery and Theft - 2nd Quarter 2025
2025 2024 YTD
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr YTD YTD % Change Street/Highway 2 6 0 4 1 5 6 8 -25.0%
Commercial 4 5 7 7 5 5 10 9 11.1%
Gas or Service Station 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 N/C
Chain Store 2 2 1 3 0 1 1 4 -75.0%
Residential 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 N/C
Bank 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
Miscellaneous 1 0 2 4 4 1 5 1 400.0%
Robbery Total 9 13 10 19 11 13 24 22 9.1%
Cleared 4 6 3 11 2 5 7 10 -30.0%
YTD Clearance Rate 29%
2025 2024 YTD
1st Qtr done 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr YTD YTD % Change Pocket-Picking 0 2 1 0 1 0 1 2 -50.0%
Purse Snatching 1 2 0 0 2 1 3 3 0.0%
Shoplifting 59 36 35 29 43 48 91 95 -4.2%
From Motor Vehicles 55 46 41 39 35 33 68 101 -32.7%
Motor Vehicle Parts & Acc. 38 19 16 12 13 14 27 57 -52.6% Bicycles 5 8 3 3 9 -1 8 13 -38.5%
From Buildings 24 27 25 23 37 27 64 51 25.5%
From Coin Operated Mach. 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 -100.0%
All Others 11 6 8 15 6 7 13 17 -23.5%
Theft Total 194 146 129 121 146 129 275 340 -19.1%
Cleared 26 26 14 19 31 26 57 52 9.6%
YTD Clearance Rate 21%
2024
Robbery
Theft
2024 2025
2025
Prepared by LMPD Crime Analysis, 07/21/25 N/A = Not Applicable
La Mesa Police Department
Patrol Statistics - 2nd Quarter 2025
2025 2024 YTD
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr YTD YTD % Change Primary 4818 4715 4920 4824 4294 4491 8785 9533 -7.8%
Officer Initiated 2927 1892 2129 1882 2567 2491 5058 4819 5.0% Reports Taken 1376 1290 1330 1268 1131 1413 2544 2666 -4.6% Arrests Made 349 395 374 424 367 469 836 744 12.4%
5150 Detentions 112 94 85 76 92 74 166 206 -19.4%
Citations 473 434 499 448 643 639 1282 907 41.3%
Parking/ Muni Code Citations 113 117 79 112 82 137 219 230 -4.8% Field Interviews 140 142 182 170 113 161 274 282 -2.8%
2024 2025
Prepared by LMPD Crime Analysis, 07/21/25 N/A = Not Applicable
La Mesa Police Department
Additional Detailed Statistics - 2nd Quarter 2025
Robbery Location Type 2025 Cleared % Solved
Street/Highway 6 1 16.7%
Commercial 10 4 40.0%
Gas or Service Station 1 0 0.0%
Chain Store 1 1 100.0%
Residential 0 1 N/C
Bank 0 0 N/C
Miscellaneous 5 0 0.0%
Total 24 7 29.2%
2025 2024 YTD
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr YTD YTD % Change Ghost Gun(s) Recovered Incident 0 4 0 0 2 4 6 0 N/C
Fentanyl Related Incident 4 7 6 4 1 6 7 4 75.0%
Naloxone Used Incident 5 3 5 4 1 2 3 5 -40.0%
Reported Hate Crimes 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 N/C
A single incident may reflected in each appliable category, dependent on incident circumstances. 2025 2024 YTD
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr YTD YTD % Change Race 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 -100.0%
Religion 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
Sexual Orientation 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 N/C
Gender 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
Citizenship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
None/Unknown Bias 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
2025 2024 YTD
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr YTD YTD % Change Communications 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 -100.0%
Violence 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
Vandalism 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 N/C
Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
N/C: Not Calculable
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.
Robbery Clearances
Year to Date Totals
2024
Details of Hate Crimes Reported to Law Enforcment
Incidents of Special Study and County Interest
Crimes by Bias Motivation 2024
Crimes by Offensive Act 2024
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. 2025
2025
2025
Prepared by LMPD Crime Analysis, 07/21/25
N/A = Not Applicable
La Mesa Police Department
Communications - 2nd Quarter 2025
2025 2024 YTD
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr YTD YTD % Change 9-1-1 6656 6924 7490 6832 6366 6508 12874 13580 -5.2%
9-1-1 Answer Time 1 99% 99% 99% 99% 98% 97% 98% 99% -1.0% Total Calls to the Department 25090 27256 28318 25413 24397 25345 49742 52346 -5.0% Total Calls For Service 2 15369 15225 16308 15001 14933 15274 30207 30594 -1.3% Source:
9-1-1 6074 6300 7069 6535 6077 6185 12262 12374 -0.9%
Text 9-1-1 3 32 11 4 9 8 6 14 43 -67.4%
Non-Emergency 4870 5370 6063 5792 5428 5690 11118 10240 8.6% Officer Initiated 2928 2270 2582 2444 3206 3059 6265 5198 20.5% Walk Ins 255 262 320 221 223 334 557 517 7.7%
HOME 4 443 473 463 458 465 631 1096 916 19.7%
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.
2024 2025
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, 07/17/25 N/A = Not Available
REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: September 9, 2025
SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT FOR FY26 IMPAIRED DRIVING EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT
PROGRAM
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Police Department
SUMMARY:
Issues:
Should the City Council accept and appropriate funds from the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant FY-26, in the amount of $78,367.45, for the education, prevention, and enforcement of laws related to driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, including cannabis and cannabis products, for overtime, equipment, and training expenses incurred during the 12-month program? Recommendation:
In line with Vision Zero, staff recommends that the City Council accept and appropriate funds from the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant FY-26, in the amount of $78,376.45, for the education, prevention, and enforcement of laws related to driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, including cannabis and cannabis products, for overtime, equipment, and training expenses incurred during the 12-month program as outlined in this staff report.
Fiscal Impact:
Participation by the La Mesa Police Department will be limited to paid overtime for police officers and sergeants to conduct enforcement and educational efforts and for specified equipment purchases used in enforcement and community education against drug and alcohol-impaired driving during the 12-month period (FY-26) of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: August 26, 2025
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Total costs are not to exceed the final grant award of $78,376.45 and will be reimbursed by billing the California Highway Patrol. With City Council approval, the maximum amount that the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant FY-26 would reimburse the City of La Mesa would be $78,367.45. The funds will be appropriated to and expended from the Public Safety Grant (213) Fund.
City’s Strategic Goals:
Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe.
BACKGROUND:
On September 25, 2018, the La Mesa City Council approved a resolution to adopt a Vision Zero plan to reduce traffic fatalities to zero in the City of La Mesa by the year 2025.
In 2023, the City was awarded its first CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant for FY-24. Those funds were used to train 26 officers in Standard Field Sobriety Tests to better protect the community against drunk and drugged drivers. In 2024, the City requested the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant for FY-25. During the FY-25 grant year, the grant provided extra DUI patrols and funding for the purchase of a marked black and white police vehicle and other enforcement related equipment.
The City has increased its population density around transit centers and the number of pedestriandense areas within the City. The City of La Mesa is expanding programs to encourage bicycle and pedestrian mobility, which also leads to more interactions between pedestrians, bicyclists, and motor vehicles. The City has also expanded its cannabis licensing to include 14 retail cannabis dispensaries.
The La Mesa Police Department has 73 sworn Officers, and the La Mesa Traffic Unit is fully staffed with one Sergeant and five Officers. Over the last two years, La Mesa has experienced a slight decrease in fatal collisions, from six to four, three of which involved alcohol and/or drugs.
The amount and frequency of crashes related to alcohol increased from 2022-2023, the City of La Mesa experienced 32 crashes involving alcohol, resulting in 37 injuries and 1 fatality. During the 2023-2024 grant period, we had 41 alcohol or drug related crashes resulting in 58 injuries.
We had 1 fatality related to alcohol. Driving under the influence ranked first (#1) as the most reported Primary Collision Factor (PCF) for 2023-2024.
To address these issues, grant funding was awarded to purchase two (2) SoToxa Oral Fluid Analyzer Systems, and this grant would enable the purchase of two additional devices in Q1 or Q2 with the goal of equipping all four patrol squads with one system per squad, The systems will assist officers in DUI/DUID investigations.
Included in the grant funding is the reimbursement for four DUI/DUID Saturation patrol enforcement details. Finally, the grant provides funding to train 20 officers on the detection and
Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: August 26, 2025
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apprehension of DUI/DUID drivers, which will reduce impaired collisions and improve roadway safety
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the acceptance of this grant and appropriation of the related funds.
Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ _____________________
Greg Humora Ray Sweeney
City Manager Chief of Police
Attachments:
A. Resolution
B. Grant Agreement
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-__
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL TO CONDUCT A LOCAL
TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM FOR DUI ENFORCEMENT BY APPROVING THE ADDITION OF THE GRANT FUNDS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2018, the La Mesa City Council approved a resolution to adopt a Vision Zero plan to reduce traffic fatalities to zero in the City of La Mesa by the year 2025;
WHEREAS, driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, including cannabis and cannabis products, hereinafter referred to as “impaired driving,” creates significant traffic safety problems;
WHEREAS, the California Highway Patrol has awarded to the City of La Mesa grant funds for training and equipment to enforce laws related to impaired driving; WHEREAS, the participating law enforcement agency is the La Mesa Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Mesa has agreed that increasing training and acquiring equipment to enforce laws related to impaired driving is an important element in improving public safety.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND 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 the California Highway Patrol, in the amount of $78,367.45, to conduct enforcement and education around DUI, DUI drugged driving and for equipment that will assist in public outreach and awareness. 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 Fiscal Year 2025-2026 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 9
th day of September 2025, 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. 2025- , 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)
State of California
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
GRANT AGREEMENT - Page 1
Award Number
23331 ________________________________________________________________
1. GRANT TITLE
FY25/26 CTFGP Law Enforcement - La Mesa Police Department
2. NAME OF ORGANIZATION/AGENCY
La Mesa Police Department
3. ORGANIZATION/AGENCY SECTION TO ADMINISTER GRANT
La Mesa Police Department
4. PROJECT PERFORMANCE PERIOD
From: 07/01/2025 To: 06/30/2026
5. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER
6. GRANT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION DESCRIPTION
Law Enforcement grants provide financial assistance to allied agencies for the education, prevention, and the enforcement of laws related to driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, including cannabis and cannabis products.
The intent of the program is to educate the public regarding the dangers of impaired driving, enforce impaired driving laws on the roadway, and improve the Organization/Agency’s effectiveness through training and development of new strategies.
7. FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER THIS GRANT AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED $78,367.45
8. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Grantee agrees to complete the Project, as described in the Project Description. The Grantee’s Grant Application, and the California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Division 2, Chapter 13, Sections 1890.00-1890.27, are hereby incorporated into this Grant Agreement by reference.
The parties hereto agree to comply with the Terms and Conditions of the following attachments:
• Schedule A – Project Description, Problem Statement, Goals and Objectives, and Method of Procedure • Schedule B – Detailed Budget Estimate
• Schedule B-1 – Budget Narrative
We, the officials named below, hereby swear, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that we are duly authorized to legally bind the Grant recipient to the above-described Grant Terms and Conditions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Grant Agreement is executed by the parties hereto.
9. APPROVAL SIGNATURES
A. AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL OF ORGANIZATION/AGENCY
Name: Ray Sweeney
Title: Chief of Police
Phone: (619) 667-1400
Address: 8085 University Avenue
La Mesa, CA 91942
E-Mail: [email protected]
___________________________ _______________
(Signature) (Date)
B. AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL OF CHP
Name: Andrew Beasley Phone: (916) 843-4360
Title: Captain Fax: (916) 322-3169
Address: 601 North 7th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
E-Mail: [email protected]
___________________________ _______________
(Signature) (Date)
C. ACCOUNTING OFFICER OF CHP
Name: M. V. Fojas Phone: (916) 843-3531
Title: Commander Fax: (916) 322-3159
Address: 601 North 7th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
E-Mail: [email protected]
___________________________ _______________
(Signature) (Date)
10. AUTHORIZED FINANCIAL CONTACT TO RECEIVE
REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENTS
Name: Erin Jones
Title: Police Services Manager
Phone: (619) 667-1400
Address: 8085 University Avenue
La Mesa, CA 91942
Ray Sweeney
Digitally signed by Ray
Sweeney
Date: 2025.07.02 08:15:12
-07'00'
07/02/2025
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Grantee shall comply with the California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Division 2, Chapter 13 Section 1890, et seq. and all other Terms and Conditions noted in this Grant Agreement. Failure by the Grantee to comply may result in the termination of this Grant Agreement by the California Highway Patrol (hereafter referred to as State). The State will have no obligation to reimburse the Grantee for any additional costs once the Grant Agreement has been terminated.
A. EXECUTION
1. The State (the California Highway Patrol) hereby awards, to the Grantee, the sum of money stated on page one of this Grant Agreement. This funding is awarded to the Grantee to carry out the Project set forth in the Project Description and the terms and conditions set forth in this Grant Agreement.
2. The funding for this Grant Agreement is allocated pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 34019(f)(3)(B). The Grantee agrees that the State’s obligation to pay any sum under this Grant Agreement is contingent upon availability of funds disbursed from the California Cannabis Tax Fund to the State. If there is insufficient funding, the State shall have the option to either: 1) terminate this Grant Agreement; whereby, no party shall have any further obligations or liabilities under this Grant Agreement, or 2) negotiate a Grant Agreement Amendment to reduce the grant award and scope of work to be provided under this Grant Agreement.
3. The Grantee is not to commence or proceed with any work in advance of receiving notice that the Grant Agreement is approved. Any work performed by the Grantee in advance of the date of approval by the State shall be deemed volunteer work and will not be reimbursed by the State.
4. The Grantee agrees to provide any additional funding, beyond what the State has agreed to provide, pursuant to this Grant Agreement, and necessary to complete or carry out the Project, as described in this Grant Agreement. Any modification or alteration of this Grant Agreement, as set forth in the Grant Application submitted by the Grantee and on file with the State, must be submitted in writing thirty (30) calendar days in advance to the State for approval.
5. The Grantee agrees to complete the Project within the timeframe indicated in the Project Performance Period, which is on page one of this Grant Agreement.
B. PROJECT ADMINISTRATION
1. The Grantee shall submit all reimbursements, progress, performance, and/or other required reports concerning the status of work performed in furtherance of this Grant Agreement on a quarterly basis, or as requested by the State.
2. The Grantee shall provide the State with a final report showing all Project expenditures, which includes all State and any other Project funding expended, within sixty (60) calendar days after completion of this Grant Agreement.
3. The Grantee shall ensure all equipment which is purchased, maintained, operated, and/or developed is available for inspection by the State.
4. Equipment purchased through this Grant Agreement shall be used for the education, prevention, and enforcement of impaired driving laws, unless the Grantee is funding a portion of the purchased price not dedicated to impaired driving and that portion is not part of the Project costs.
Equipment purchased under this Grant Agreement must only be used for approved Projectrelated purposes, unless otherwise approved by the State in writing.
5. Prior to disposition of equipment acquired under this Grant Agreement, the Grantee shall notify the State via e-mail, and by telephone, by calling the California Highway Patrol, Impaired Driving Section, Cannabis Grants Unit at (916) 843-4360.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
C. PROJECT TERMINATION
1. Grantee or the State may terminate this Grant Agreement at any time prior to the commencement of the Project. Once the Project has commenced, this Grant Agreement may only be terminated if the party withdrawing provides thirty (30) calendar days written notice of their intent to withdraw.
a. If by reason of force majeure the performance hereunder is delayed or prevented, then the term end date may be extended by mutual consent for the same amount of time of such delay or prevention. The term “force majeure” shall mean any fire, flood, earthquake, or public disaster, strike, labor dispute or unrest, embargo, riot, war, insurrection or civil unrest, any act of God, any act of legally constituted authority, or any other cause beyond the Grantee’s control which would excuse the Grantee’s performance as a matter of law. b. Grantee agrees to provide written notice of an event of force majeure under this Grant Agreement within ten (10) calendar days of the commencement of such event, and within ten (10) calendar days after the termination of such event, unless the force majeure prohibits Grantee from reasonably giving notice within this period. Grantee will give such notice at the earliest possible time following the event of force majeure.
2. Any violations of law committed by the Grantee, misrepresentations of Project information by the Grantee to the State, submission of falsified documents by the Grantee to the State, or failure to provide records by the Grantee to the State when requested for audit or site visit purposes may be cause for termination. If the Project is terminated for the reasons described in this paragraph, the State will have no obligation to reimburse the Grantee for any additional costs once the Grant Agreement has been terminated.
3. The State may terminate this Grant Agreement and be relieved of any payments should the Grantee fail to perform the requirements of this Grant Agreement at the time and in the manner herein provided. Furthermore, the Grantee, upon termination, shall return grant funds not expended by the Grantee as of the date of termination.
4. If this Grant Agreement is terminated, the State may choose to exclude the Grantee from future Grant Opportunities.
D. FINANCIAL RECORDS
1. The Grantee agrees the State, or their designated representative, shall have the right to review and to copy all records and supporting documentation pertaining to the performance of this Grant Agreement. Grantee agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of five (5) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated or required by law. Grantee agrees to allow the auditor(s) access to such records during normal business hours and to allow interviews of any employees who might reasonably have information related to such records. Furthermore, the Grantee agrees to include a similar right for the State to audit all records and interview staff in any subcontract related to performance of this Grant Agreement.
E. HOLD HARMLESS
1. The Grantee agrees to indemnify, defend, and save harmless the State, its officials, agents and employees from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any and all Grantee’s staff, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other person, firm or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials, or supplies in connection with the performance of this Grant Agreement, and from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, agency, firm, corporation who may be injured or damaged by the Grantee in performance of this Grant Agreement.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
F. NONDISCRIMINATION
1. The Grantee agrees to comply with State and federal laws outlawing discrimination, including, but not limited to, those prohibiting discrimination because of sex, race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), sexual orientation, political affiliation, position in a labor dispute, age, marital status, and denial of statutorily-required employmentrelated leave. (GC 12990 [a-f] and CCR, Title 2, Section 8103.) G. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
1. The Grantee assures the State it complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, as well as all applicable regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to the ADA. (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) H. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
1. The Grantee shall comply with the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 and will provide a drug-free workplace by taking the following actions:
a. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations.
b. Establish a Drug-Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:
i. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace.
ii. The person's or Organization/Agency's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace. iii. Any available counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs. iv. Penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations. c. Every employee who works on the Project will:
i. Receive a copy of the company's drug-free workplace policy statement. ii. Agree to abide by the terms of the company's statement as a condition of employment on the Grant Agreement.
2. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of payments under this Grant Agreement, or termination of this Grant Agreement, or both, and Grantee may be ineligible for award of any future Grant Agreements if the department determines that any of the following has occurred:
a. The Grantee has made false certification or violated the certification by failing to carry out the requirements, as noted above. (GC 8350 et seq.)
I. LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
1. All law enforcement Organization/Agency/Agency Grantees shall comply with California law regarding racial profiling. Specifically, law enforcement Organization/Agency/Agency Grantees shall not engage in the act of racial profiling, as defined in California Penal Code Section 13519.4.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
J. LABOR CODE/WORKERS' COMPENSATION
1. The Grantee is advised and made aware of the provisions which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions, and Grantee affirms to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Grant Agreement, (refer to Labor Code Section 3700).
K. GRANT APPLICATION INCORPORATION
1. The Grantee agrees the Grant Application and any subsequent changes or additions approved or required by the State is hereby incorporated into this Grant Agreement.
L. STATE LOBBYING
1. The Grantee is advised that none of the funds provided under this Grant Agreement may be used for any activity specifically designed to urge or influence a state or local legislator to favor or oppose the adoption of any specific legislative proposal pending before any state or local legislative body. Such activities include both direct and indirect (e.g., “grassroots”) lobbying activities, with one exception. This does not preclude a state official, whose salary is supported by this Grant Agreement, from engaging in direct communications with the state or local legislative officials, in accordance with customary state and/or local practice.
M. REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTIES
1. The Grantee represents and warrants that:
a. It is validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of California, has, or will have the requisite power, authority, licenses, permits, and the like necessary to carry on its business as it is now being conducted and as contemplated in this Grant Agreement, and will, at all times, lawfully conduct its business in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and rules.
b. It is not a party to any Grant Agreement, written or oral, creating obligations that would prevent it from entering into this Grant Agreement or satisfying the terms herein. c. If the Grantee is a Nonprofit Organization/Agency, it will maintain its “Active” status with the California Secretary of State, maintain its “Current” status with the California Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts, and maintain its federal and State of California taxexempt status. If the Grantee subcontracts with a Nonprofit as part of this Grant Agreement, the Grantee shall ensure the Nonprofit will maintain its “Active” status with the California Secretary of State, maintain its “Current” status with the California Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts, and maintain its federal and State of California tax-exempt status.
d. All of the information in its Grant Application and all materials submitted are true and accurate.
N. AIR OR WATER POLLUTION VIOLATION
1. Under the state laws, the Grantee shall not be: (1) in violation of any order or resolution not subject to review promulgated by the State Air Resources Board or an air pollution control district; (2) subject to cease and desist order not subject to review issued pursuant to Section 13301 of the Water Code for violation of waste discharge requirements or discharge prohibitions; or (3) finally determined to be in violation of provisions of federal law relating to air or water pollution.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
O. GRANTEE NAME CHANGE
1. Grantee agrees to immediately inform the State, in writing, of any changes to the name of the person within the Organization/Agency/Agency with delegated signing authority.
2. An Amendment is required to change the Grantee's name, as listed on this Grant Agreement. Upon receipt of legal documentation of the name change, the State will process the Amendment. Payment of invoices presented with a new name cannot be paid prior to approval of said Amendment.
P. RESOLUTION
1. A county, city, district, or other local public body shall provide the State with a copy of a resolution, order, motion, or ordinance of the local governing body, which by law, has authority to enter into a Grant Agreement, authorizing execution of the Grant Agreement.
Q. PAYEE DATA RECORD FORM STD. 204
1. This form shall be completed by all non-governmental Grantees.
R. FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT AGENCY TAXPAYER ID FORM
1. This form shall be completed by all Grantees.
S. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
1. This section serves to make the Grantee aware of specific provisions related to current or former state employees. If Grantee has any questions regarding the status of any person rendering services or involved with the Grant Agreement, the Grantee shall contact the State (California Highway Patrol, Impaired Driving Section, Cannabis Grants Unit) immediately for clarification.
2. Current State Employees:
a. No officer or employee shall engage in any employment, activity, or enterprise, from which the officer or employee receives compensation or has a financial interest, and which is sponsored or funded by any state agency, unless the employment, activity, or enterprise is required, as a condition of regular state employment.
b. No officer or employee shall contract on their own behalf, as an independent Grantee, with any state agency to provide goods or services.
3. Former State Employees:
a. For the two-year period from the date they left state employment, no former state officer or employee may enter into a contract in which they engaged in any of the negotiations, transactions, planning, arrangements, or any part of the decision-making process relevant to this Grant Agreement while employed in any capacity by any state agency. b. For the 12-month period from the date they left state employment, no former state officer or employee may enter into a contract with any state agency if they were employed by that state agency in a policy-making position in the same general subject area as the proposed Grant Agreement within the 12-month period prior to their leaving state service.
4. The authorized representative of the Grantee Organization/Agency, named within this Grant Agreement, warrants their Organization/Agency and its employees have no personal or financial interest and no present or past employment or activity, which would be incompatible with
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
participating in any activity related to this Grant Agreement. For the duration of this Grant Agreement, the Organization/Agency and its employees will not accept any gift, benefit, gratuity or consideration, or begin a personal or financial interest in a party who is associated with this Grant Agreement.
5. The Grantee Organization/Agency and its employees shall not disclose any financial, statistical, personal, technical, media-related, and/or other information or data derived from this Grant Agreement, made available for use by the State, for the purposes of providing services to the State, in conjunction with this Grant Agreement, except as otherwise required by law or explicitly permitted by the State in writing. The Grantee shall immediately advise the State of any person(s) who has access to confidential Project information and intends to disclose that information in violation of this Grant Agreement.
6. The Grantee will not enter into any Grant Agreement or discussions with third parties concerning materials described in paragraph five (5) prior to receiving written confirmation from the State that such third party has a Grant Agreement with the State, similar in nature to this one.
7. The Grantee warrants that only those employees who are authorized and required to use the materials described in paragraph 5 will have access to them.
8. If the Grantee violates any provisions in the above paragraphs, such action by the Grantee shall render this Grant Agreement void.
T. EQUIPMENT-USE TERMS
1. The Grantee agrees any equipment purchased under this Grant Agreement shall be used for impaired driving efforts.
2. Law Enforcement Projects:
a. Oral Fluid Drug Screening Devices and Cannabis/Marijuana Breath Testing Equipment - The Grantee agrees to ensure all personnel using road-side drug testing equipment, including oral fluid drug testing devices and/or cannabis/marijuana breath testing devices, purchased with grant funds from this Grant Agreement, are trained to recognize alcohol and drug impairment.
At a minimum, personnel using these devices should receive Standardized Field Sobriety Testing training. These personnel are also encouraged to attend Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement and Drug Recognition Evaluator training. Prior to using these devices, the Grantee agrees to obtain permission from their local prosecutor’s office, establish a policy ensuring appropriate use, and require the staff using these devices to receive appropriate training, which may include training from the manufacturer. This will help ensure the equipment is used appropriately. The Grantee shall advise the State (California Highway Patrol, Impaired Driving Section, Cannabis Grants Unit) of any legal challenges or other items of significance that may affect the use or legal acceptance of these devices.
Additionally, the State may request additional information about the performance of these devices, including information about their use, accuracy, and feedback from personnel using the devices.
b. Law Enforcement Vehicles – The Grantee agrees any law enforcement vehicles purchased with Grant funds, from this Grant Agreement, will be primarily used for the enforcement of driving under the influence laws and/or providing public education, related to the dangers of driving under the influence. Additionally, any vehicle purchased using funds from this Grant Agreement shall comply with all California Vehicle Code and California Code of Regulation requirements. The State may require the Grantee to mark these vehicles with a decal and/or emblem, indicating the vehicle is used for driving under the influence enforcement.
Schedule A
La Mesa Police Department
All grant awards, including any adjustments to requested funding, were made by the Cannabis Grants Unit based on the merits of the Grant Application, scale of operation, and in accordance with the Request for Application (RFA) requirements and associated regulations. As a result, not all Project activities and items detailed in Schedule A are applicable. Refer to Schedule B - Detailed Budget Estimate for approved Budget line items and Project activities. Project activities and items that are not clearly identified/specified in the Grant Agreement must be submitted to and approved by CGU prior to purchase.
Project Description
The City of La Mesa consistently ranks high for total number of injury collisions and impaired driving related collisions per Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) data. Funds from this grant will be used to provide law enforcement training and increase enforcement efforts within the City of La Mesa.
The City of La Mesa has a high number of marijuana dispensaries per capita, 14 dispensaries in nine square miles. This causes a lot of vehicular traffic to drive through the City to purchase marijuana from one of the 14 marijuana dispensaries.
The current need for the La Mesa Police Department is training and enforcement. With the rise in drivers consuming marijuana and other impairing substances and driving, it is critical that officers receive training in relation to individuals driving while under the influence of marijuana. It is essential that officers have the proper training to enforce the law when it comes to driving under the influence of marijuana. Currently the district attorney in our jurisdiction recommends that the arresting officer in a DUI drug arrest be properly trained for criminal prosecution.
The last area of concentration for LMPD will be enforcement. LMPD will conduct saturation patrols with roving patrol. These enforcement operations will be conducted to allow for more visible enforcement to reduce impaired driving and collisions caused by impaired driving. While working together with our community, LMPD hopes that grant funding will strengthen awareness and improve public safety.
The project activities that LMPD would conduct with grant funding are the following:
• DUI Saturation Patrols
• SFST Training
• Attend CNOA Conference
Problem Statement & Proposed Solution
Data from San Diego County has shown perception of the harms of marijuana use have decreased over time and that a greater percentage than ever are buying cannabis products illegally and using high potency cannabis products and methods, like vaping and dabbing. Other regional data show increases in calls to poison control center, emergency room visits related to cannabis, and individuals driving under the influence. The City of La Mesa is nine (9) square miles. Within our City, we currently have 14 cannabis retail dispensaries and two more additional cannabis dispensaries will be opened by the end of 2025.
Over the last two years (2022-2024), the La Mesa Police Department has experienced a higher than usual rate of fatal crashes, with five (5) fatalities and 2 of the 5 being involving impaired driving. The LMPD is operated with 70 sworn Police Officers and the Traffic Unit is currently fully staffed.
In 2023 thru 2024, the City of La Mesa experienced 209 injury traffic collisions, where 301 people were injured 41 crashes involving alcohol, resulting in 58 injuries and 1 fatalities. The amount and frequency of crashes related to alcohol increased from 2022-2023, the City of La Mesa experienced 32 crashes involving alcohol, resulting in 37 injuries and 1 fatality. During the 2023-2024 grant period, we had 41 alcohol or drug related crash resulting in 58 injuries. We had 1 fatality related to alcohol. Driving under the influence ranked first (#1) as the most reported Primary Collision Factor (PCF) for 2023-2024.
Schedule A
Speeding has been found to be directly related to the severity of vehicle crashes. As speed increases, the potential for injury also increases. Higher speeds also contribute to the severity of crashes. There is a greater chance of death and/or disabling injuries when speed increases. In the City of La Mesa, there were 30 injury crashes between 2023-2024 where speed was the Primary Crash Factor (PCF). Speed also played a contributing role for 1 fatal collision. Speed ranked second (#2) as the City’s reported PCF during that time period.
Performance Measures/Scope of Work
(1) SFST Course in Q2 or Q3, Attendees = 20 officers: Aim to train officers on the detection and apprehension of DUI/DUID drivers, which will reduce impaired collisions and improve roadway safety. (1) SFST Course Instructed in Q2 or Q3, Instructors = 2 officers: Aim to train officers on the detection and apprehension of DUI/DUID drivers, which will reduce impaired collisions and improve roadway safety. (4) DUI Saturation Patrols (Q1 = 1, Q2 = 1, Q3 = 1, Q4 = 1): Aim to reduce DUI/DUID deaths by 10%, which will improve roadway safety in the community.
(2) Sotoxa Oral Fluid Analyzer Systems purchased in Q1 or Q2: Aim to equip all four patrol squads with one system per squad, two purchased in last grant cycle. The systems will assist officers in DUI/DUID investigations.
(2) Officers to attend the CNOA Training Institute - Second Quarter of grant.
Project Performance Evaluation
LMPD will keep track of all training completed and report back to CHP as required or quarterly. LMPD will work with analyst from the department to track our enforcement operations and the statistical results in relation to DUI marijuana enforcement. The CHP grant coordinator will keep track of enforcement statistics and budget to report back to CHP quarterly. LMPD will use statistical analysis provided by LMPD analysts as well as ARJIS (Automated Regional Justice Information System) to keep track of all collisions in the City of La Mesa and track the collisions involving the use of marijuana as the primary collision factor. By using these numbers, we can keep track of the effectiveness of the program. The statistical analysis will be kept and made available for evaluation by internal and external stakeholders.
Program Sustainability
CHP Cannabis Tax funds for past grant periods, 2023-2024, were utilized and this current grant period, 2024- 2025, are currently being used during the grant fiscal year to educate and enforce violations of impaired driving. When collision data is made available, the effectiveness of the enforcement details can be measured against prior data from prior years to determine the overall impact the program had. Once there is no longer a need to conduct training or enforcement details, the request for grant funding for training and enforcement will not be made.
Administrative Support
The City of La Mesa has used several grants in the past for a variety of projects. Our fiscal team is trained on submitting requests for payment and funds through various grant platforms. Our sworn staff in charge of the grant have attended grant workshops, including the implementation workshop for this grant. The O.T.S.
STEP grant is similar to this grant in that funds are used to conduct enforcement details. The Traffic Sergeant currently manages both this grant and the O.T.S. STEP grant. Our City has used the O.T.S. STEP grant for several consecutive years and has not had any funding revoked. Our City is also currently using the CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant for the 2024-2025 year.
We have a history of successfully meeting grant criteria, 2023-2024 CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant, and benchmarks, submitting quarterly performance reports thoroughly and in a timely manner, and being approved for additional grant funding during subsequent grant fiscal years. To operate the details themselves, we have a history of completing these details with sufficient staffing. Generally, officers from with the Traffic Unit, Patrol Division and the Services Division are able to work these details and provide adequate staffing.
All of our DUI Checkpoints and DUI Saturation enforcement details have had sufficient staffing over the previous grant periods.
Schedule B
Detailed Budget Estimate
Award Number Organization/Agency Total Amount
23331 La Mesa Police Department $78,367.45
Cost Category Line Item Name Total Cost to Grant
Other Direct Costs
CNOA Training - Registration Fee $1,500.00
SoToxa Mobile Test System $12,227.45
Category Sub-Total $13,727.45
Personnel
DUI Saturation Patrol $17,600.00
SFST Training - Attend $42,000.00
SFST Training - Instruct $5,040.00
Category Sub-Total $64,640.00
Grant Total $78,367.45
Schedule B-1
Budget Narrative
La Mesa Police Department
Prior to engaging in grant-funded Saturation Patrols, DUI Checkpoints, or other enforcement activities in areas where the grantee does not have primary traffic jurisdiction, the grantee should consult with the agency having primary traffic jurisdiction.
Other Direct Costs
SoToxa Mobile Test System
$12,227.45
SOTOXA ORAL FLUID SYSTEM AND CARTRIDGES * quantity 2, $4,900.00 / unit, $685 / box of cartridges, $1,057.45 / tax and shipping, Total Cost = $12,227.45
CNOA Training - Registration Fee
$1,500.00
California Narcotic Officer Association 61st Annual Training Institute Conference fee for 2 Officer Attendees * 2, $750 / Conference Attendee, Total cost = $1,500.00
Personnel
DUI Saturation Patrol
$17,600.00
4 DUI Saturation Patrols over grant period 1 Sergeant - 10 hours, 3 Officers - 10 hours on ovetime with benefits rate included, OT - Officer 10 hrs X $105 X 4 X 3 = $12,600, OT - Sergeant 10 hrs X 125 X 4 X 1 = $5,000, TOTAL = $17,600
SFST Training - Attend
$42,000.00
20 Officers to attend SFST Training on overtime basis with benefits rate included, OT - Officer 20 hrs X $105 X 20 = TOTAL = $42,000
SFST Training - Instruct
$5,040.00
2 Officers to instruct SFST Training on overtime basis with benefits rate included, OT - Officer 24 hrs X $105 X 2 = TOTAL = $5,040
REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: September 9, 2025
SUBJECT: RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2025-1181 LOCATED AT
8923 LA MESA BOULEVARD
DESCRIPTION: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA RATIFYING THE
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL OF PROJECT
2025-1181 (REFOU) – AN EXTERIOR RENOVATION
AND A 3,694 SQUARE FOOT THIRD STORY ADDITION
TO AN EXISTING TWO-STORY COMMERCIAL
BUILDING LOCATED AT 8923 LA MESA BOULEVARD
(APN 490-472-31-00 AND 490-472-11-00) IN THE C-DMU (GENERAL COMMERCIAL/ URBAN DESIGN
OVERLAY / MIXED USE OVERLAY) ZONE AND THE
R3-P-MU (MULTIPLE UNIT RESIDENTIAL/ SCENIC
PRESERVATION OVERLAY/ MIXED USE OVERLAY)
ZONE.
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Community Development
SUMMARY:
Issues:
Should the City Council ratify the Design Review Board determination that the proposed project meets the intent of the Urban Design Program and Mixed-Use Overlay Design Guidelines?
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution (Attachment A), ratifying the decision of the Design Review Board that the project meets the intent of the Urban Design Program and the Mixed-Use Overlay Design Guidelines.
Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: September 9, 2025
Page: 2 of 4
Fiscal Impact:
There is no impact to the General Fund related to this project. The City’s policy is to recover 100% of the cost of staff time through application processing fees.
City’s Strategic Goals:
Promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home.
Environmental Review:
This project has been determined to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303.
BACKGROUND:
The property located at 8923 La Mesa Boulevard is currently developed with an existing two-story commercial building with a parking lot on the adjacent parcel to the west, located in both the C-D-MU (General Commercial/Urban Design Overlay/Mixed Use Overlay) zone and the R3-P-MU (Multiple Unit Residential/ Scenic Preservation Overlay/ Mixed Use Overlay) zones, as shown on the Zoning Map. Existing photos of the project site are provided in Attachment B.
Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: September 9, 2025
Page: 3 of 4
Chapter 24.18 (A7) of the La Mesa Municipal Code (LMMC) states that in the Mixed-Use Overlay zone, Urban Design Review is required by the DRB, and ratified by City Council, for all new development and major renovation of existing development that exceed 2,500 square feet.
The DRB had previously considered and approved a proposal for this site on March 25, 2024. The project plans and colors and materials board that were approved on March 25, 2024 are provided as Attachment C and Attachment D. On May 14, 2024, the City Council ratified the March 25, 2024 DRB action (Attachment E).
After City Council ratification, the property owner elected to make significant changes to the architectural design of the building. On August 11, 2025, the DRB reviewed the proposal for architectural redesign and unanimously approved the project, with conditions (Attachment F).
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of the Urban Design Program and Design Guidelines for Properties in the Mixed Use Overlay Zone is to provide clear guidelines for achieving consistent, highquality site and architectural design with a minimum standard of design excellence.
The new project proposal was reviewed and approved by the DRB on August 11, 2025.
The project proposes a major renovation and the addition of a 3,694 square foot third story to an existing two-story commercial building. The project plans are provided in Attachment G, and the colors and materials board is provided in Attachment H. The site design of the project is consistent with the original project proposal.
The Design Review Board (DRB) determined that the proposed design supports the architectural goals of the Urban Design Program and the Mixed-Use Overlay Design Guidelines by:
Incorporating horizontal and vertical offsets, varying roof projections, and window sizes to create visual interest and architectural richness. Using a combination of materials in a neutral color palette that complements the surrounding neighborhood.
Enhancing the first floor with an entrance and display windows along the street frontage to improve the pedestrian experience.
The DRB also found the project consistent with the standards of the Urban Design Program and the Design Guidelines for Properties in the Mixed-Use Overlay Zone,
Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: September 9, 2025
Page: 4 of 4
subject to the following conditions of approval, the project shall include:
A first-floor entrance accessible directly from the sidewalk; At least 50% of the ground-floor building frontage incorporates one or more of the following: windows and/or doors with clear, non-tinted glass, or recessed entries;
All mechanical equipment screened from public view; and Clear and non-tinted glazing of windows.
For further analysis of the architectural design considered by the DRB, the DRB staff report is provided as Attachment I.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends the City Council ratify the DRB approval of Project 2025-1181 (Attachment A).
Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Lynnette Santos
City Manager Director of Community Development
Attachments:
A. Draft Resolution ratifying the DRB Approval
B. Site Photos
C. March 25, 2024 DRB Approved Project Plans
D. March 25, 2024 DRB Approved Colors and Materials Board E. March 25, 2024 DRB Certificate of Action
F. August 11, 2025 DRB Certificate of Action
G. Proposed Project Plans
H. Proposed Colors and Materials Board
I. August 11, 2025 DRB Staff Report
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA RATIFYING THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2025-1181 (REFOU) – AN EXTERIOR RENOVATION AND A 3,694 SQUARE FOOT THIRD STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING TWO-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 8923 LA MESA BOULEVARD (APN 490-472-31-00 AND 490-472-11-00) IN THE C-D-MU (GENERAL COMMERCIAL / URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY / MIXED USE OVERLAY) AND R3-P-MU (MULTIPLE UNIT RESIDENTIAL / SCENIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY / MIXED USE
OVERLAY) ZONES
WHEREAS, the Design Review Board held a public meeting, received and considered a staff report, and reviewed Project 2022-0898 for consistency with the Urban Design Program and Design Guidelines for Properties in the Mixed Use Overlay and recommended approval (via Certificate of Action) of the project on March 25, 2024 (“Project 2022-0898”); WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing, received and considered a staff report, and ratified the Design Review Board’s approval on May 14, 2024 of Project 2022-0898; WHEREAS, an application for architectural redesign of Project 2022-0898 was received on July 28, 2025 (“Project”);
WHEREAS, the Design Review Board did receive and consider a staff report on the Project;
WHEREAS, the Design Review Board of the City of La Mesa did hold a duly noticed public meeting on August 11, 2025, and accepted public testimony in considering the Project; WHEREAS, on August 11, 2025, the Design Review Board issued a Certificate of Action recommending approval of the Project;
WHEREAS, the City Council did receive and consider a staff report on the Project; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Mesa did hold a duly noticed public meeting on September 9, 2025, and accepted public testimony in considering the Project.
THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS:
1. The project is exempt from environmental review in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303. Section 15303 allows exemptions for commercial additions in a zone which permits commercial uses. The project meets all of the conditions necessary to qualify for the exemption and none of the exceptions listed in Section 15300.2 apply.
2. The proposed design meets the intent of the Urban Design Program and the Design Guidelines for Properties in the Mixed Use Overlay Zone.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa as follows:
1. The foregoing findings of fact and determinations are true and hereby made a part hereof.
2. The foregoing findings of fact and determinations are supported by the staff report, minutes, plans, and exhibits, all of which are herein incorporated by reference.
3. The City Council ratifies the Design Review Board Certificate of Action (Exhibit A).
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 9
th day of September 2025, 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 true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2025- , 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)
Exhibit A
ATTACHMENT
C
THIRD STORY ADDITION
8923 LA MESA BLVD
LA MESA, CA 91942
NEW PERMIT PLANS
PLANNING SUBMITTAL SET
2. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS AND CONDITIONS IN THE FIELD BEFORE
COMMENCING ANY PORTION OF THE WORK, AND SHALL NOTIFY THE ENGINEER ANDOWNER IN WRITING IMMEDIATELY IF THERE ARE ANY DISCREPANCIES AND/ORSPECIFICATIONS WHICH IN FACT EXIST OR WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE EXISTING CONDITIONS; COMMENCEMENT OF WORK SHALL CONSTITUTE FULL ACCEPTANCE OF SITE CONDITIONS.
3. ALL OMISSIONS OR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE VARIOUS ELEMENTS OF THE WORKING
DRAWINGS AND/OR SPECIFICATIONS WHICH MAY REQUIRE CLARIFICATION OR ADDITIONALDETAILS SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION OF THE ENGINEER IN WRITINGBEFORE PROCEEDING WITH ANT WORK SO INVOLVED, IF THE CONTRACTOR PROCEEDS TO
COMPLETE THE WORK ON HIS OWN, HE SHALL ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH
4. DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS.
5. THESE PLANS HAVE BEEN PREPARED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE WORK SHOWN ON THEM.
CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL TEMPORARY SHORING AND BRACINGSYSTEMS REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE WORK ON THESE PLANS AND OBTAIN STRUCTURALCALCULATIONS FOR THESE BRACING OR SHORING SYSTEMS, IF REQUIRED.
6. PLAN CHANGES REQUIRE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. PROPOSED PLAN CHANGES SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
7. ALL NEW PATCHES TO (E) STEM WALLS TO BE FILLED WITH 3000 PS1 CONCRETE
8. SOIL PREPARATION TO BE APPROVED BY SOILS ENGINEER
9. CONCRETE FOR GRADE BEAMS & COL. FOOTINGS TO BE 4000 PSI IN 28 DAYS W/ TYPE II CEMENT.
ALL OTHER CONCRETE TO BE 3000 PSI.
10. CONCRETE REINFORCING STEEL TO BE A615, GD 6011. PROVIDE SHOP DRAWINGS FOR ALL STRUCTURAL STEEL AND METAL DECKING, SE SHEET12. CONTRACTOR TO ADHERE TO CITY OF LA MESA REQUIREMENTS FOR OFF SITE STEEL FABRICATION.
13. PROVIDE SPECIAL INSPECTION AT FOUNDATIONS FOR SOIL TO VERIFY DESIGN CAPACITY, PER SOILS REPORT, OF 3000 PSF. SEE SHEET SN1 FOR SUMMARY OF SPECIAL INSPECTION.
14. ALL FOOTINGS NOT TO EXTEND PAST PROPERTY LINES
FLOOR AREAS:Existing 2 story commercial buildingExisting 1st floor areaExisting 2nd floor area (to be demoed) New second floor replacementNew third floor
Café dining, includes bar
Kitchen
Terrace Area, new third floor
2,745.00 sf
1,675.00 sf Dental office
-1,070.00 sf
2,105.00 sf Hair salon
1,589.00 sf Café
789.00 sf
264.00 sf
236.00 sf
PARKING REQUIREMENTS:
Dental 1/ 200 sf 1,675 ÷200 = 8.4 spaces
Salon 1/ 250 sf 2,105÷ 250 = 8.4 spaces
Café 1/ 250 sf 1,589 ÷ 250 + a for each 3 in dining =
18.4 spaces
Provided: 15 spaces at 8923 La Mesa Blvd, see site plan for layout 7 spaces at 5264 Wood St, see site plan for layout, 22 spaces total Staggered Business hours for parking requirements on existing property, per La Mesa Municipal Code Section 24.04.020 (G) to satisfy parking requirements.
Required: 22 parking spaces. See parking study for detailed analysis.
6 PROPOSED
LANDSCAPING
EXISTING GAS
METER LOCATION
EXISTING ELEC.
METER (2) LOCATION PROPOSED LANDSCAPING
VAN
DINNING
TERRACE
ACCESSIBLE
SPACE
ADDITION (CROSS HATCHEDAREA)
NO
PARKING
ACCESSIBLE
W RAMP (4" UP)
ELEVATOR
PROPOSED
LANDSCAPE
(E) WATER METER LOCATION
(E) BACK FLOW PREVENTOR
APN 490-472-10
DN
UP
ACC. PATH OF
TRAVEL
(E.) LANDSCAPE APN 490-472-11
ACCESSIBLE
PATH
1 2 3 4 5 789 10 11
20'-0"
12 13 14
north
18'-0"
N00°30'00"W 50.00'
PROPERTY LINE
19'-0" 25'-0" 50'-0" TO CL
6"
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY
8.33% MAX
4'-0"
60" X60" MIN
END LOAD
TRASH
ENCLOSURE
9'-0" 103'-0" 8'-0" 8'-9"
(8) @ 9'-0" EACH
15 COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT
9'-0"
22'-8"
CURB LINE
ADJACENT SHARED DRIVEWAY ADJACENT SHARED DRIVEWAY
NEW 2ND AND 3RD FLOORDEMO 2ND FLOOR
EXISTING 2 STORY BUILDING
5' SETBACK
5' SETBACK
10' SETBACK
15' SETBACK
1. PROPERTY LINE
2. NEW ASPHALT
3. NEW PARKING
4. EXISTING SIDEWALK
5. NEW LANDSCAPE
6. NEW ADA DRIVEWAY
7. CURB LINE
8. SIGHT DISTANCE TRIANGLE9. TWELVE-FOOT PEDESTRIAN REALM
10. 36-INCH BOX STREET TREE W/ METAL GRATE11. 5 FOOT PEDESTRIAN PASSAGE12. 6' BLACK WROUGHT IRON PRIVACY FENCE
ALONG NORTH PROPERTY LINE
13. PARKING AREA 6,442 SQFT14. INTERIOR LANDSCAPING15. 5' LANDSCAPE PLANTER EVERY 10 PARKING SPACES
KEYNOTES
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SEWER MANHOLE
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10 11
12 12 12
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(E.) LANDSCAPE
(E.) LANDSCAPE
52.84' PROPERTY LINE
50.28' PROPERTY LINE @
Δ
11°16'12"W R255.62'
10'-0" 41'-0"
(5) @ 9'-0" EACH
5' STREET FURNISHING AREA
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15 14
13 UP
DN
10' SETBACK
10' SETBACK
ELECTRICAL UTILITY
GAS UTILITY
SEWER UTILITY
WATER UTILITY N 18°53'00"E
N90°00'00"W 122.16' PROPERTY LINE N90°00'00"W 150.00' PROPERTY LINE N90°00'00"W 104.62' PROPERTY LINE N90°00'00"W 154.93' PROPERTY LINE
APN 490-472-07-00
N89°36'E
100.81'
N89°36'E
R=44 N32°28'E 64'
P/L
P/L
P/L
P/L
(E.) LANDSCAPE
TO BE RELOCATED
1 MATURE PALM TREES
(E.) LANDSCAPE
TO BE REMAIN
2 PALM TREES
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1. PROPERTY LINE
2. NEW ASPHALT
3. NEW PARKING
4. EXISTING SIDEWALK
5. NEW LANDSCAPE
6. NEW ADA DRIVEWAY
7. CURB LINE
8. SIGHT DISTANCE TRIANGLE9. 6' BLACK WROUGHT IRON PRIVACY FENCE
ALONG NORTH PROPERTY LINE
10. PARKING AREA 2,503 SQFT11. 5' INTERIOR LANDSCAPING
KEYNOTES
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1 2
2 4
6 APN 490-472-07-00
N89°36'E
100.81'
N89°36'E
R=44 N32°28'E 64'
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P/L
P/L
P/L
5 3
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7 15' SETBACK
5' SETBACK
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8 9 9 9
9 9 9 9
11 11
COMPACT
EASEMENTS
SEWER UTILITY
WATER UTILITY
ELECTRIC UTILITY
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STANDARD GUARDSHACK™ ENCLOSURES
GUARDSHACK™ GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRO-POLISH FINISH
STANDARD GUARDSHACK™ AND COAST
GUARDSHACK™ SIZES INTERNAL DIMENSIONS
GS - M1GS - M2GS - NP1GS - NP1.5GS - NP2GS - NP3GS - NP3.5 16” W x 37” H x 18” L HINGED W/ GATE16” W x 48” H x 18” L HINGED W/ GATE 24” W x 40” H x 31” L HINGED W/ GATE24” W x 40” H x 38” L HINGED W/ GATE 30” W x 48” H x 47” L HINGED W/ GATE38” W x 60” H x 47” L HINGED W/ GATE38” W x 60” H x 58” L HINGED W/ GATE For 304 S. S. , order as CGS using same model #
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END LOAD
TRASH
ENCLOSURE
6 EXISTING GAS
METER LOCATION
EXISTING ELEC.METER (2) LOCATION
LOCATION OF LANDFILL, BLUE RECYCLING
VAN
DINNING
TERRACE
ACCESSIBLE
SPACE
ADDITION (CROSS HATCHEDAREA)
NO
PARKING
ACCESSIBLE
W RAMP (4" UP)
ELEVATOR
(E) WATER METER LOCATION
(E) BACK FLOW PREVENTOR
APN 490-472-10
DN UP
TRAVEL APN 490-472-11
ACCESSIBLE
PATH
1 2 3 4 5 789 10 11
20'-0"
12 13 14
north
18'-0"
PROPERTY LINE
50.00'
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6"
WOOD STREET PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY L A M E S A B L V D.
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4'-0"
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END LOAD
TRASH
ENCLOSURE
15 COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT
23'-8"
CURB LINE
ADJACENT SHARED DRIVEWAY
NEW 2ND AND 3RD FLOORDEMO 2ND FLOOREXISTING 2 STORY BUILDING 5' SETBACK
1 ELV. 588
EDCO TRAVEL PATH
TRASH TRUCK ENTRANCE
TRASH TRUCK EXIT
AND ORGANICS BINS
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1 1
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OCCUPANCY LOAD TABLE
UP
3/8" - 1/2"
MIN.-MAX.
SIGN CHARACTER HEIGHT
CHARACTER
BASELINE HEIGHT
ABOVE F.F.
> 120" < 21'
> 21'
40" - 70"
> 70"
70" - 120"
HORIZONTAL
VIEWING
DISTANCE
< 72"> 72"< 180"> 180"
MINIMUM
CHARACTER
HEIGHT
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5/8" + 1/8" PER
1' OVER 72"
2"
2" + 1/8" PER
1' OVER 180"
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3" + 1/8" PER
1' OVER 180"
LIGHT COLORED LETTERS
5/8" HIGH (MIN.)
1/32" RAISED
(NON-GLARE FINISH)
EXIT
DARK COLORED
CONTRASTING BACKGROUND
(NON GLARE FINISH)
CORRESPONDING
GRADE II BRAILLE
NOTES:
1. 2.
3. 4. CHARACTERS ON SIGN SHALL HAVE A HEIGHT TO WIDTH RATIO BETWEEN 3:5 & 1:1 & A STROKE RATIO WIDTH TO HEIGHT RATIOBETWEEN 1:5 & 1:10
TACTILE EXIT SIGN
TACTILE EXIT SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT EACH GRADE LEVEL DESIGNATED EXIT DOOR.
EXIT SIGN SHALL BE MOUNTED ON THE LATCH SIDE OF DOOR @
60" ABOVE FLOOR TO CENTER OF SIGN.
SIGN SHALL BE MOUNTED SO THAT A PERSON MAY APPROACH
WITHIN 3 INCHES OF SIGNAGE WITHOUT ENCOUNTERING
PROTRUDING OBJECTS OR STANDING WITHIN THE SWING OF ADOOR. 1 2
3
1 2
1 2
3 3
3/8" - 1/2"
MIN.-MAX.
SIGN CHARACTER HEIGHT
CHARACTER
BASELINE HEIGHT
ABOVE F.F.
> 120" < 21'
> 21'
40" - 70"
> 70"
70" - 120"
HORIZONTAL
VIEWING
DISTANCE
< 72"> 72"< 180"> 180"
MINIMUM
CHARACTER
HEIGHT
5/8"
5/8" + 1/8" PER
1' OVER 72"
2"
2" + 1/8" PER
1' OVER 180"
3"
3" + 1/8" PER
1' OVER 180"
LIGHT COLORED LETTERS
5/8" HIGH (MIN.)
1/32" RAISED
(NON-GLARE FINISH)
EXIT
DARK COLORED
CONTRASTING BACKGROUND
(NON GLARE FINISH)
CORRESPONDING
GRADE II BRAILLE
NOTES:
1. 2.
3. 4. CHARACTERS ON SIGN SHALL HAVE A HEIGHT TO WIDTH RATIO BETWEEN 3:5 & 1:1 & A STROKE RATIO WIDTH TO HEIGHT RATIOBETWEEN 1:5 & 1:10
TACTILE EXIT SIGN
TACTILE EXIT SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT EACH GRADE LEVEL DESIGNATED EXIT DOOR.
EXIT SIGN SHALL BE MOUNTED ON THE LATCH SIDE OF DOOR @
60" ABOVE FLOOR TO CENTER OF SIGN.
SIGN SHALL BE MOUNTED SO THAT A PERSON MAY APPROACH
WITHIN 3 INCHES OF SIGNAGE WITHOUT ENCOUNTERING
PROTRUDING OBJECTS OR STANDING WITHIN THE SWING OF ADOOR. 1 2
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3/8" - 1/2"
MIN.-MAX.
SIGN CHARACTER HEIGHT
CHARACTER
BASELINE HEIGHT
ABOVE F.F.
> 120" < 21'
> 21'
40" - 70"
> 70"
70" - 120"
HORIZONTAL
VIEWING
DISTANCE
< 72"> 72"< 180"> 180"
MINIMUM
CHARACTER
HEIGHT
5/8"
5/8" + 1/8" PER
1' OVER 72"
2"
2" + 1/8" PER
1' OVER 180"
3"
3" + 1/8" PER
1' OVER 180"
LIGHT COLORED LETTERS
5/8" HIGH (MIN.)
1/32" RAISED
(NON-GLARE FINISH)
EXIT
DARK COLORED
CONTRASTING BACKGROUND
(NON GLARE FINISH)
CORRESPONDING
GRADE II BRAILLE
NOTES:
1. 2.
3. 4. CHARACTERS ON SIGN SHALL HAVE A HEIGHT TO WIDTH RATIO BETWEEN 3:5 & 1:1 & A STROKE RATIO WIDTH TO HEIGHT RATIOBETWEEN 1:5 & 1:10
TACTILE EXIT SIGN
TACTILE EXIT SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT EACH GRADE LEVEL DESIGNATED EXIT DOOR.
EXIT SIGN SHALL BE MOUNTED ON THE LATCH SIDE OF DOOR @
60" ABOVE FLOOR TO CENTER OF SIGN.
SIGN SHALL BE MOUNTED SO THAT A PERSON MAY APPROACH
WITHIN 3 INCHES OF SIGNAGE WITHOUT ENCOUNTERING
PROTRUDING OBJECTS OR STANDING WITHIN THE SWING OF ADOOR. 1 2
3 1 2
3 1 2
OCCUPANCY LOAD TABLE
3 2
1 4
9 11
12 10
5 8
≥
“ ”
“ ”
6 7
12b
≥ ²
≥
4 1
CU
3 3
AIR OUT
2 1 CU
4 3
AIR OUT
2 1
CU
2 3
AIR OUT
2 1
CU
1 3
AIR OUT
2 A 3'-6" HIGH WOOD LATTICE FENCE
SCREENING AT ROOF TOP EQUIPMENT
MATERIAL LEGEND
A
A
A
A
APN 490-472-07-00
N89°36'E
100.81'
N89°36'E
R=44 N32°28'E
P/L
P/L
P/L
P/L
COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT
22 21 20
5' SETBACK
5' SETBACK
5' SETBACK
6 EXISTING GAS
METER LOCATION
EXISTING ELEC.METER (2) LOCATION
VAN
DINNING
TERRACE
ACCESSIBLE
SPACE
ADDITION (CROSS HATCHEDAREA)
NO
PARKING
ACCESSIBLE
W RAMP (4" UP)
ELEVATOR
(E) WATER METER LOCATION
(E) BACK FLOW PREVENTOR
APN 490-472-10
DN UP
APN 490-472-11
ACCESSIBLE
PATH
1 2 3 4 5 789 10 11
20'-0"
12 13 14
north
18'-0"
19'-0" 25'-0"
6"
WOOD STREET PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY L A M E S A B L V D.
8.33% MAX
4'-0"
60" X60"
END LOAD
TRASH
ENCLOSURE
15 COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT
23'-8"
CURB LINE
ADJACENT SHARED DRIVEWAY
NEW 2ND AND 3RD FLOORDEMO 2ND FLOOREXISTING 2 STORY BUILDING 5' SETBACK
1 ELV. 588
TRASH TRUCK ENTRANCE
TRASH TRUCK EXIT
WOOD STREET COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT 19 18 17 16 COMPACT EAVE
BLACK METAL LETTERS WITH LED BACKLIT
C
B C
A
A
B
A
B
B
C
E
D
A WHITE STUCCO
B BLACK METAL
C FINISHED NATURAL WOOD
D GLASSE BLACK METAL LETTERS WITH LED BACKLIT
MATERIAL LEGEND
VAN
DINNING
TERRACE
ACCESSIBLE
SPACE
ADDITION (CROSS HATCHEDAREA)
NO
PARKING
ACCESSIBLE
W RAMP (4" UP)
ELEVATOR
APN 490-472-10
DN UP
AP
ACCESS
PATH
1 2 3
18'-0"
PROPERTY LINE
50.00'
19'-0" 25'-0"
6"
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY L A M E S A B L V D.
8.33% MAX
4'-0"
60" X60"
ADJACENT SHARED DRIVEWAY
NEW 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR
DEMO 2ND FLOOREXISTING 2 STORY BUILDING
ELV. 588
TRASH TRUCK ENTRANCE
(E) MONUMENT SIGN 3'X6'
E
COMPOST SPECIFICATION
COMPOST SHALL BE PRODUCED BY A COMPOST FACILITY FULLY LICENSED BY THE STATE OFCALIFORNIA WHICH DOCUMENTS THE PATHOGEN REDUCTION PROCESS. COMPOST IS TO BE WELL-COMPOSTED, STABLE, AND WEED-FREE ORGANIC MATTER, PH RANGE OF 5.5 TO 8; MOISTURE CONTENT 35 TO 55 PERCENT BY WEIGHT: 100 PERCENT PASSING THROUGH 3/8" SLEEVE; SOLUBLE SALT CONTENT OF 5 OF 10 DECISIEMENS/M; AND NOT EXCEEDING 0.5 PERCENT INERT CONTAMINANTS AND FREE OF SUBSTANCE TOXIC TO PLANTINGS.
A) ORGANIC MATTER CONTENT: 50 TO 60 PERCENT OF DRY WEIGHT B) FEEDSTOCK: AGRICULTURAL, FOOD, OR INDUSTRIAL RESIDUALS; YARD TRIMMINGS; OR SOURCE-SEPARATED OR COMPOSTABLE MIXED SOLID WASTE. SLUDGE OR SEWAGE WASTE COMPOSTS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
C) AMEND SOIL WITH AGRI SERVICE OR COMPARABLE HUMIC COMPOST SOIL AMENDMENT, SIXCUBIC YARDS PER 1,000 SQ. FT. TO A DEPTH OF 5" TO 8" OF SOIL.
Mulch: All required planting areas and all exposed soil areas without vegetation shall be covered with mulch to a minimum depth of 2 inches, excluding slopesrequiring revegetation
Tree root barriers shall be installed where trees are placed within 5 feet of public improvements including walks, curbs, or street pavements or where new public improvements are placed adjacent to existing trees. The rootbarrier will not wrap around the root ball.
If any required landscape indicated on the approved construction document plans is damaged or removed during demolition or construction, it shall berepaired and/or replaced in kind and equivalent size per the approved documents to the satisfaction of the Development Services Department within 30 days of damage.
MINIMUM TREE SEPARATION DISTANCE
Traffic signals/stop signs - 20 feet
Underground utility lines - 5 feet (10' for sewer)
Above ground utility structures - 10 feet
Driveway (entries) - 10 feet
Intersections (intersecting curb lines of two streets) - 25 feeet A minimum root zone of 40sf in area shall be provided for all trees. The minimum dimension for this area shall be 5 feet Trees shall be maintained so that all branches over
pedestrian walkways are 6 feet above the walkway grade and branches over vehicular travel ways are 16 feet
above the grade of the travel way
FRENCH LAVENDER /
LAVANDULA DENTATA WESTERN REDBUD / CERCIS OCCIDENTALIS
KURAPIA (GROUNDCOVER) /
PHYLA NODIFLORA
FURCRAEA FOETIDA STRELITZIA REGINAE'MEDIOPICTA'
PROPOSED
LANDSCAPING
EXISTING GAS
METER LOCATION
EXISTING ELEC.
METER (2) LOCATION
PROPOSED BUILDING
PROPOSED INTERIOR LANDSCAPING PLANTER
DINNING
TERRACE NEW 2nd AND 3rd FLOOR
ADDITION (CROSS HATCHEDAREA)
W
ELEVATOR PROPOSED
LANDSCAPE
(E) WATER METER LOCATION
(E) BACK FLOW PREVENTOR
APN 490-472-10
DN UP
(E.) LANDSCAPE
10'-0"
APN 490-472-11
north
18'-0"
6"
50'-0" TO CL
WOOD STREET
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY
L A M E S A B L V D.
CASSIA LEPTOPHYLLA
SYMBOL COMMON NAME
FRENCH LAVENDER LAVANDULA DENTATA L 0.3 1-3 ft 1-3 ft 4
BOTANICAL NAME
WUCOLS
WATER REQ
REGION 3
PLANTFACTOR
HEIGHT SPREAD QTY SIZE
5 gal
POINTS PER
PLANT
2 STREETYARD TOTAL POINTS: 140
TOTAL POINTS
8 REMAINING YARD
SYMBOL COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME
WUCOLSWATER REQ
REGION 3
PLANTFACTOR QTY
15 SIZE
5 gal
POINTS PERPLANT
2 TOTAL POINTS
30 REMAINING YARD TOTAL POINTS: 52
VEHICULAR USE AREA
SYMBOL COMMON NAME
FRENCH LAVENDER
BOTANICAL NAME
LAVANDULA DENTATA
WUCOLSWATER REQ
REGION 3
L
PLANTFACTOR
0.3 1-3 ft 1-3 ft
QTY
11 SIZE
5 gal
POINTS PERPLANT
2 TOTAL POINTS
22 STREETYARD
4 5 gal 2 8
FURCRAEA FURCRAEA FOETIDA 'MEDIOPICTA' L 0.3 1-3 ft 1-3 ft 5 5 gal 2 10 BIRDS OF PARADISE STRELITZIA REGINAE M 0.5 1-3 ft 1-3 ft 6 5 gal 2 12 FURCRAEA FURCRAEA FOETIDA 'MEDIOPICTA' L 0.3 1-3 ft 1-3 ft 10 5 gal 2 20 CAPE HONEYSUCKLE LAVANDULA DENTATA L 0.3 7 ft 7 ft 2 5 gal 2 4 1-3 ft 1-3 ft 27 5 gal 2 54
GOLD MEDALLION TREE TECOMA CAPENSIS
KURAPIA (GROUNDCOVER) PHYLA NODIFLORA L 0.3 - 4in FLATS KURAPIA (GROUNDCOVER) PHYLA NODIFLORA L 0.3 - . 4in FLATS -- 15 ft 15 ft 3 36" bx 50 150
HEIGHT SPREAD
HEIGHT SPREAD
WESTERN REDBUD CERCIS OCCIDENTALIS L 0.3 15 ft 15 ft 4 36" bx 50 200 6 VAN
ACCESSIBLE
SPACE
NO
PARKING
1 2 3 4 5 789 10
34 5 gal 2 68
3 PALM TREES REPLACED
SYMBOL COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME
WUCOLSWATER REQ
REGION 3
PLANTFACTOR
HEIGHT SPREAD QTY SIZE
PALM TREE M 0.5 30 ft 10 ft 7 <20ft
EXISTING MATURE TREES
EXISTING TREE - M 0.5 20 ft 15 ft 1 36" bx
(E.) LANDSCAPE
ONE TREE TO BE REPLACED
36-INCH BOX STREET TREE
W/ METAL GRATE
SEE LS-2
GOLD MEDALLION TREE CASSIA LEPTOPHYLLA M 0.5 15 ft 15 ft 1 36" bx 50 50 11 12 13 14
END LOAD
TRASH
ENCLOSURE
15 COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT
(E.) LANDSCAPE
1 PALM TREE REPLACED (E.) LANDSCAPE
SMALL SCRUBS REPLACED
ALL EXISTING TREES TO BE REMOVED AND REPLACED BY NEW TREES
(E.) LANDSCAPE
3 PALM TREES REPLACED
TREE REPLACED
(E)1 PALM TREE
3 TREES REPLACED
(E) 3 PALM TREES
2 TREES REPLACED
(E) 2 PALM TREES
TREE REPLACED
(E) 1 PALM TREES
TREE REPLACED
(E) 1 TREE
(E.) LANDSCAPE
SMALL SCRUBS REPLACED
(E.) LANDSCAPE
SMALL SCRUBS REPLACED
(E.) LANDSCAPE
SMALL SCRUBS REPLACED
(E.) LANDSCAPE
SMALL SCRUBS REPLACED
(E.) LANDSCAPE
SMALL SCRUBS REPLACED
PROPOSED INTERIOR LANDSCAPING
PROPOSED INTERIOR LANDSCAPING
PROPOSED INTERIOR LANDSCAPING PROPOSED INTERIOR LANDSCAPING
SYMBOL COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME
WUCOLSWATER REQ
REGION 3
PLANTFACTOR
HEIGHT SPREAD QTY SIZE POINTS PER PLANT TOTAL POINTS
STREET TREE
GOLD MEDALLION TREE CASSIA LEPTOPHYLLA 15 ft 15 ft 2 36" bx 50 100 REMAINING YARD TOTAL POINTS: 100
SWEETBAY LAUREL /
LAURUS NOBILIS
SWEETBAY LAUREL LAURUS NOBILIS L 0.3 10 ft 5 ft
SWEETBAY LAUREL LAURUS NOBILIS L 0.3 10 ft 5 ft
SWEETBAY LAUREL LAURUS NOBILIS L 0.3 10 ft 5 ft
FRENCH LAVENDER LAVANDULA DENTATA L 0.3
TECOMA CAPENSIS
EXISTING LANDSCAPE
SCALE 1'=10'-0"
PROPOSED LANDSCAPE
SCALE 1'=10'-0"
north
WOOD STREET
L A M E S A B L V D.
36-INCH BOX STREET TREE
W/ METAL GRATE
SEE LS-2
M 0.5
M 0.5
ARCHONTOPHOENIX
CUNNINGHAMIANA
TURF
-
- - - -- - --
--
WESTERN REDBUD CERCIS OCCIDENTALIS L 0.3 15 ft 15 ft 1 36" bx 50 50
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"A certificate of completion shall be signed by the
designer of the landscape plans, irrigation plans, or
the licensed landscape contractor for the project."
"All Planting areas to include a min. of 2 in of mulch
shall be applied to all exposed soil surfaces of
planting areas except turf areas, creeping or rooting
groundcovers or direct seeding applications where
mulch is contraindicated."
"For soils less than 6% organic mater in the top 6in
of soil, compost at a rate of 4 cubic yards per 1,000
square feet."
"Recirculating water systems shall be used for all
water features."
"A minimum 2-inch layer of mulch shall be aplied on all exposed soil surfaces of planting areas except turf areas, creeping or rooting groundcovers, or direct seeding applications where mulch is contraindicated."
"Unless contradicted by a soils test, compost at a rate of a minimum of four cubic yards per 1,000 square feet of permeable area shall be incorporated to a depth of six inches into the soil."
"For soils less than 6% organic matter in the top 6 inches of soil, compost at a rate of a minimum of four cubic yards per 1,000 square feet of permeable area shall be incorporated to a depth of six inches of soil."
10 89
1 2
3 4
56 1
2 3
4 5
6 7
I am familiar with the requirements for landscape and
irrigation plans contained in the City of La Mesa Water Efficient Landscape Regulations. I have prepared
this plan in compliance with those regulations. I
certify that the plan implements those regulations
to provide efficient use of water.
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NOTES:
The landscape plan is designed to achieve architectural and environmental enhancement in the followingareas: a. Screening of parking, storage areas, and unsightly objects such as public utilities and
substations. b. Creating buffer zones between
residential and commercial. c. Erosion control. d. Wind and noise barriers. e. Streetscape enhancement. f.
Improving the relationship of site to structure through the use of shade, screening, accent, and foundation
plantings. Plant materials were selected for their ability to withstand drought conditions. Plant materials were
selected with low water requirements. Plants withsimilar water requirements are grouped together on the same irrigation system. All areas provided with a
mixture of groundcover, shrubs, and trees. Trees are aminimum 15 gallon containers and shrubs in 5 gallon containers.
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LANDSCAPING
EXISTING GAS
METER LOCATION
EXISTING ELEC.
METER (2) LOCATION
PROPOSED BUILDING
PROPOSED LANDSCAPING
DINNING
TERRACE NEW 2nd AND 3rd FLOOR
ADDITION (CROSS HATCHEDAREA)
W
ELEVATOR PROPOSED
LANDSCAPE
(E) WATER METER LOCATION
(E) BACK FLOW PREVENTOR
APN 490-472-10
DN UP
20'-0"
APN 490-472-11
north
18'-0"
6"
50'-0" TO CL WOOD STREET PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY L A M E S A B L V D. 6 VAN ACCESSIBLE SPACE NO PARKING 1 2 3 4 5 789 10 11 12 13 14 END LOAD TRASH ENCLOSURE 15 COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT COMPACT
FRONT YARD PLANTING AREA
PARKING USE AREA 6,360 SQ.FT.
PERIMETER YARD LANDSCAPE REMAINING YARD
PROPOSED BUILDING
INTERIOR PLANTING AREA 715 SQ.FT.
P/L
P/L
P/L
P/L
PARKING LANDSCAPE CALCULATION REQUIREMENT:
10% PARKING USE AREA
PARKING USE AREA: 6,360 SQFT
10% OF PARKING USE AREA: 636 SQFT
INTERIOR PLANTING AREA PROVIDED: 715 SQFT
PROPOSED INTERIOR LANDSCAPING PLANTER
PROPOSED INTERIOR LANDSCAPING
PROPOSED INTERIOR LANDSCAPING
PROPOSED INTERIOR LANDSCAPING
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STATIC WATER PRESSURE
1- CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY EXISTING STATIC
WATER PRESSURE ONSITE
2- STATIC PRESSURE: 70 PSI
3- CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY SIZE OF EXISTING WATER METER ONSITE DRIP APPLICATION RATE: 0.96 in/hr
"A minimum 2-inch layer of mulch shall be aplied on all expose soil surfaces of planting areas except turf areas, creeping or rooting groundcoves, or direct seeding applications where mulch is contraindicated."
"Unless contradicted by a soils test, compost at a rate of a minimum of four cubic yards per 1,000 square feet of permeable area shall be incorporated to a depth of six inches into the soil."
WATERING SCHEDULE
WATER DURING INTIAL PLANTING PERIOD:
SHRUB AND GROUNDCOVERS SYSTEMS: 30 MINUTES 1X PER DAY FOR FIRST 10 DAYS
SPRING WATERING DURING PLANT ESTABLISHMENT
TREE, SHRUB AND GROUNDCOVER SYSTEMS: 30 - 35 MINUTES 2X PER WEEK
SUMMER WATERING AFTER PLANT ESTABLISHMENT
TREE, SHRUB AND GROUNDCOVER SYSTEMS: 45 MINUTES 1X PER WEEK (FOR NATIVE OR DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS)
FALL WATERING AFTER PLANT ESTABLISHMENT
TREE, SHRUB AND GROUNDCOVER SYSTEMS: 35-45 MINUTES 2X PER WEEK (FOR NATIVE OR DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS)
WINTER WATERING AFTER PLANT ESTABLISHMENT
TREE, SHRUB AND GROUNDCOVER SYSTEMS: 40 MINUTES 1X PER WEEK (SUPPLEMENTAL WATER ONLY REQUIRED IN DROUGHT CONDITIONS) NOTE:
1. "WATERING SCHEDULE IS PROVIDED AS A GENERAL GUIDELINE. TIME AND
DAYS PER WEEK SHALL BE ADJUSTED WATERING SCHEDULE IS PROVIDED AS A GENERAL GUIDELINE. TIME AND DAYS PER WEEK SHALL BE ADJUSTED BASED ON WEATHER CONDITIONS, PLANT TYPE, SOIL, ETC. "
2. "ESTABLISHMENT IS TYPICALLY FIRST 3-6 MONTHS ESTABLISHMENT IS TYPICALLY FIRST 3-6 MONTHS"
3. "I AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE WATER
EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE AND SUBMIT A I AGREE TO COMPLY
WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE
ORDINANCE AND SUBMIT A COMPLETE LANDSCAPE DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE."
PROPOSED
LANDSCAPING
EXISTING GAS
METER LOCATION
EXISTING ELEC.
METER (2) LOCATION
PROPOSED BUILDING
PROPOSED LANDSCAPING
DINNING
TERRACE NEW 2nd AND 3rd FLOOR
ADDITION (CROSS HATCHEDAREA)
W
ELEVATOR SED
CAPE
(E) WATER METER LOCATION
(E) BACK FLOW PREVENTOR
APN 490-472-10
DN UP
ACC. PATH OF
TRAVEL
20'-0"
APN 490-472-11
north
18'-0"
6"
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D.
STREETYARD
6 VAN
ACCESSIBLE
SPACE
NO
PARKING
1 2 3 4 5 7 89 10 11 12 13 14
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TRASH
ENCLOSURE
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1 2
4 1 2
1 3
3 2
P/L
P/L
P/L
P/L
PROPOSED INTERIOR LANDSCAPING
PROPOSED INTERIOR LANDSCAPING
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1 444
4 1
MAINLINE PIPE
140 ft
LATERAL PIPE
280 ft
PVC SLEEVES
-
DRIP TUBING
1,950 ft
40 ft
TBDTBD
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NETAFIM TLCV6-12
SEE NOTES
1/2" BLANK POLYETHYLENE TUBING
NETAFIM MICRO TUBING ADAPTOR - TLMTUBEADPNETAFIM EMITTER PLUG - TLDPLUG 2" CLASS 200 PVC
SCHEDULE 40 3/4"SCHEDULE 40 1"
NETAFIM MANUAL LINE-FLUSHING VALVE - #TLSOVPRESSURE REGULATOR (INCLUDED WITH VALVE)DRIP FILTER (INCLUDED WITH VALVE)NIBCO 1" ISOLATION VALVE (BALL VALVE)RAINBIRD FLOW SENSOR
BACKFLOW DEVICES
1 CONTROL VALVES
4 1
IRRIGATION ACCESORIES
11 1 INCH IRRIGATION SUB-METER DLJ 100
FEBCO 860 - 1"
W/ GUARDSHACK ENCLOSURE "N PATTERN"
IRRIGATION LEGEND
QUANTITY SYMBOL DESCRIPTION DETAIL
RAIN BIRD XCZ-LF-100-PRF (30 psi)MASTER VALVE - RAIN BIRD 100 - PEB C SMARTLINE WEATHERMATIC SL 1600
WEATHERMATIC WEATHER SENSOR SLW10
GENERAL IRRIGATION NOTES
1. A DIAGRAM OF THE HYDROZONE PLAN
SHALL BE KEPT WITH THE IRRIGATION
CONTROLLER FOR SUBSEQUENT
MANAGEMENT PURPOSES.
VALVES 6. RECIRCULATING WATER SYSTEMS SHALL
BE USED FOR WATER FEATURES.
7. PRESSURE REGULATING DEVICES ARE
REQUIRED IF WATER PRESSURE IS BELOW
OR EXCEEDS THE RECOMMENDED PRESSUREOF THE SPECIFIED IRRIGATION DEVICES.
8. CHECK VALVES OR ANTI-DRAIN VALVES
ARE REQUIRED ON ALL SPRINKLER HEADS
WHERE LOW POINT DRAINAGE COULD
OCCUR.
9. MANUAL SHUT-OFF VALVES SHALL BE
REQUIRED, AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO THEPOINT OF CONNECTION OF THE WATER
SUPPLY, TO MINIMIZE WATER LOSS IN CASE
OF AN EMERGENCY OR ROUTINE REPAIR.
IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
DURING FIRST SIX WEEKS AFTER INSTALLATION:
1. CHECK CONTROLLER AND LANDSCAPE EVERY TWO WEEKS TO ENSURE
THAT THE AUTOMATIC PROGRAM IS FUNCTIONING WELL, AND THE PLANTS ARE THRIVING.
2. CHECK WATERING HISTROY ON CONTROLLER
3. CHECK THAT ALL DATA IN CONTROLLER ARE CURRENT AND CORRECT.
4. TURN ON ALL ZONES AND WALK THROUGH TO ENSURE PROPER
FUNCTION OF ALL COMPONENTS.
EVERY SIX MONTHS:
1. FLUSH ALL DRIP ZONES TO REMOVE ANY DEBRIS FROM THE SYSTEM.
2. FLUSH ALL DRIP FILTERS AT THE VALVES EVERY SIX MONTHS.
3. TURN ON EACH ZONE, AND THROUGH TO ENSURE THAT ALL IS FUNCTIONING WELL. MAKE ANY REPAIRS OR ADJUSTMENTS NEEDED.
ANNUALLY:
1. PERFORM AN ANNUAL FULL-SYSTEM IRRIGATION CHECK. MAKE ANY NEEDED REPAIR OR ADJUSTMENTS.
1. VALVES ARE 3/4" RAIN BIRD CONTROL ZONE KITS WITH PRE-INSTALLED FILTERS AND 30 PSI PRESSURE REGULATORS. THEY ARE TO BE
INSTALLED PER INSTALLATION DETAIL.
2. VALVE MAINFOLDS HAVE AN ISOLATION VALVE DIRECTLY UPSTREAM.
PIPES
1. THE MAINLINE PIPE IS 1" SCHEDULE 40 PVC ALL THE WAY FROM THE
WATER METER, THROUGH THE POINT OF CONNECTION AND ONWARD TO EACH VALVE MAINFOLD. CONNECT TO THE CITY WATER SUPPLY WHERE SHOWN ON PLAN.CONTROLLER, WEATHER SENSOR AND IRRIGATION SUB-METER
1. THE IRRIGATION CONTROLLER IS A 16-STATION WEATHERMATIC SL1600 SMART CONTROLLER.
2. WEATHERMATIC WEATHER SENSOR SLW10 INSTALLED ABOVE
CONTROLLER, ON ROOF EAVE, WITH NO OBSTRUCTION FROM ABOVE.
ENSURE THE WEATHER SENSOR IS IN A SUNNY SPOT, AND THAT NOTHING BLOCKS RAIN.
3. THERE IS A MASTER VALVE DIRECTLY DOWNSTREAM OF THE
IRRIGATION SUB-METER. BE SURE TO WIRE IT TO CONTROLLER.
2. A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION SHALL BE
FILLED OUT AND CERTIFIED BY EITHER THE
SIGNER OF THE LANDSCAPE PLANS, THESIGNER OF THE IRRIGATION PLANS, OR THE
LICENSED LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR FOR
THE PROJECT.
3. AN IRRIGATION AUDIT REPORT SHALL BE
COMPLETED AT THE TIME OF FINAL
INSPECTION.
4. IRRIGATION WATER SUPPLY IS CITY
SUPPLIED POTABLE WATER FROM THE
EXISTING WATER METER LOCATED AT THEPARKWAY.
5. AT THE TIME OF FINAL INSPECTION, THE
PERMIT APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE THE
OWNER OF THE PROPERTY WITH ACERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION, CERTIFICATEOF INSTALLATION, IRRIGATION SCHEDULE,
SCHEDULE OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
AND SCHEDULE OF IRRIGATION
MAINTENANCE.
IRRIGATION DETAIL NOTES
DRIP
1. ALL PLANTED AREAS ARE DRIPPED WITH NETAFIM TLCV6-12 GRID.
THE EMITTER SPACING IS 12" AND THE ROW SPACING FOR ALL ZONES IS 12"
2. ALL DRIP GRIDS HAVE BEEN POSITIONED TO BE SITUATED ON THE CONTOUR OF THE SLOPE. WHEN INSTALLING RIDS, ENSURE LINES OF THE GRID ARE PARALLEL TO THE SLOPE.
3. ENSURE THAT ALL PLANTS HAVE ONE EMITTER POSITIONED ON THE ROOTBALL. IF AN EMITTER DOES NOT FALL DIRECTLY ON TOP OF AROOTBALL, USE THE NETAFIM MICRO TUBING ADAPTOR PLUGGED INTO A NEARBY NETAFIM INLINE EMITTER, AND RUN 1/4" DRIP TUBE ONTO ROOTBAKK AND STAKE DOWN.
4. THE DRIP ZONES HAVE DASHED LINES DRAWN IN MARKING THE POSITIONS OF ALL THE DRIP TUBING.
5. ALL ZONES HAVE EITHER 1/2" PVC, 3/4" PVC OR 1/2" BLANK
POLYETHYLENE TUBING RUNNING DIRECTLY FROM THE VALVE WHERE THE ZONE BEGINS. THESE INDIVIDUAL SIZES ARE CLEARLY MARKED ONTHIS PLAN. BE SURE TO INSTALL THE CORRECT SIZE PIPE OR TUBING,
AS THEY ARE DESIGNED TO HANDLE THE MAXIMUM FLOW OF EACH ZONE.
6. ON THE EDGES OF THE DRIP ZONES, START THE EMITTER LINE ROWS NO MORE THAN 4" FROM THE HARDSCAPING EDGE.
7. THE SUPPLY AND EXHAUST HEADERS FOR EACH SUB-GRID CONSISTOF 1/2" BLANK POLYETHYLENE TUBING.
8. DRIP GRIDS AND SUB-GRIDS HAVE A FLUSH POINT AT THE
HYDRAULIC OPPOSITE END OF THE SUPPLY HEADER. INSTALL PER INSTALLATION DETAIL.
9. TEMPORARILY PLUG ANY EMITTER THAT WILL NOT BE NEEDED WITH NETAFIM PLUG. THIS PLUG CAN BE EASILY REMOVED LATER, WHEN THEROOTS HAVE REACHED THAT AREA.
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FRENCH LAVENDER /
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FURCRAEA FOETIDA'MEDIOPICTA'
CASSIA LEPTOPHYLLA
SYMBOL COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME
WUCOLSWATER REQ
REGION 3
PLANTFACTOR
HEIGHT SPREAD QTY SIZE POINTS PER PLANT
STREETYARD TOTAL POINTS: 78
TOTAL POINTS
VEHICULAR USE AREA
STREETYARD
SYMBOL COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME
WUCOLSWATER REQ
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PLANTFACTOR
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PALM TREE ARCHONTOPHOENIX CUNNINGHAMIANA M 0.5 30 ft 10 ft 3 <20ft
EXISTING MATURE TREES
FURCRAEA FURCRAEA FOETIDA 'MEDIOPICTA' L 0.3 1-3 ft 1-3 ft 6 5 gal 2 12
SYMBOL COMMON NAME
FRENCH LAVENDER LAVANDULA DENTATA L 0.3 1-3 ft 1-3 ft 16
BOTANICAL NAME
WUCOLSWATER REQ
REGION 3
PLANTFACTOR
HEIGHT SPREAD QTY SIZE
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2 TOTAL POINTS
32 BIRDS OF PARADISE STRELITZIA REGINAE M 0.5 1-3 ft 1-3 ft 2 5 gal 2 4 FURCRAEA FURCRAEA FOETIDA 'MEDIOPICTA' L 0.3 1-3 ft 1-3 ft 21 5 gal 2 42 GOLD MEDALLION TREE CASSIA LEPTOPHYLLA M 0.5 15 ft 15 ft 4 36" bx 50 200 VEHICULAR USE TOTAL POINTS: 298
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SMALL SCRUBS REPLACED
ALL EXISTING TREES TO BE REMOVED AND REPLACED BY NEW TREES 3 TREES REPLACED
(E) 3 PALM TREES
PROPOSED INTERIOR LANDSCAPING
COMPOST SPECIFICATION
COMPOST SHALL BE PRODUCED BY A COMPOST FACILITY FULLY LICENSED BY THE STATE OFCALIFORNIA WHICH DOCUMENTS THE PATHOGEN REDUCTION PROCESS. COMPOST IS TO BE WELL-COMPOSTED, STABLE, AND WEED-FREE ORGANIC MATTER, PH RANGE OF 5.5 TO 8; MOISTURE CONTENT 35 TO 55 PERCENT BY WEIGHT: 100 PERCENT PASSING THROUGH 3/8" SLEEVE; SOLUBLE SALT CONTENT OF 5 OF 10 DECISIEMENS/M; AND NOT EXCEEDING 0.5 PERCENT INERT CONTAMINANTS AND FREE OF SUBSTANCE TOXIC TO PLANTINGS.
A) ORGANIC MATTER CONTENT: 50 TO 60 PERCENT OF DRY WEIGHT B) FEEDSTOCK: AGRICULTURAL, FOOD, OR INDUSTRIAL RESIDUALS; YARD TRIMMINGS; OR SOURCE-SEPARATED OR COMPOSTABLE MIXED SOLID WASTE. SLUDGE OR SEWAGE WASTE COMPOSTS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
C) AMEND SOIL WITH AGRI SERVICE OR COMPARABLE HUMIC COMPOST SOIL AMENDMENT, SIXCUBIC YARDS PER 1,000 SQ. FT. TO A DEPTH OF 5" TO 8" OF SOIL.
Mulch: All required planting areas and all exposed soil areas without vegetation shall be covered with mulch to a minimum depth of 2 inches, excluding slopesrequiring revegetation
Tree root barriers shall be installed where trees are placed within 5 feet of public improvements including walks, curbs, or street pavements or where new public improvements are placed adjacent to existing trees. The rootbarrier will not wrap around the root ball.
If any required landscape indicated on the approved construction document plans is damaged or removed during demolition or construction, it shall berepaired and/or replaced in kind and equivalent size per the approved documents to the satisfaction of the Development Services Department within 30 days of damage.
MINIMUM TREE SEPARATION DISTANCE
Traffic signals/stop signs - 20 feet
Underground utility lines - 5 feet (10' for sewer)
Above ground utility structures - 10 feet
Driveway (entries) - 10 feet
Intersections (intersecting curb lines of two streets) - 25 feeet A minimum root zone of 40sf in area shall be provided for all trees. The minimum dimension for this area shall be 5 feet Trees shall be maintained so that all branches over
pedestrian walkways are 6 feet above the walkway grade and branches over vehicular travel ways are 16 feet
above the grade of the travel way
FRENCH LAVENDER LAVANDULA DENTATA L 0.3 1-3 ft 1-3 ft 4 5 gal 2 8 CAPE HONEYSUCKLE TECOMA CAPENSIS L 0.3 7 ft 7 ft 4 5 gal 2 8 CAPE HONEYSUCKLE TECOMA CAPENSIS L 0.3 7 ft 7 ft 10 5 gal 2 20
TECOMA CAPENSIS
EXISTING LANDSCAPE
SCALE 1'=10'-0"
PROPOSED LANDSCAPE
SCALE 1'=10'-0"
WESTERN REDBUD /
CERCIS OCCIDENTALIS
PROPOSED INTERIOR LANDSCAPING
WESTERN REDBUD CERCIS OCCIDENTALIS L 0.3 15 ft 15 ft 1 36" bx 50 50
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"A certificate of completion shall be signed by the
designer of the landscape plans, irrigation plans, or
the licensed landscape contractor for the project."
"All Planting areas to include a min. of 2 in of mulch
shall be applied to all exposed soil surfaces of
planting areas except turf areas, creeping or rooting
groundcovers or direct seeding applications where
mulch is contraindicated."
"For soils less than 6% organic mater in the top 6in
of soil, compost at a rate of 4 cubic yards per 1,000
square feet."
"Recirculating water systems shall be used for all
water features."
"A minimum 2-inch layer of mulch shall be aplied on all exposed soil surfaces of planting areas except turf areas, creeping or rooting groundcovers, or direct seeding applications where mulch is contraindicated."
"Unless contradicted by a soils test, compost at a rate of a minimum of four cubic yards per 1,000 square feet of permeable area shall be incorporated to a depth of six inches into the soil."
"For soils less than 6% organic matter in the top 6 inches of soil, compost at a rate of a minimum of four cubic yards per 1,000 square feet of permeable area shall be incorporated to a depth of six inches of soil."
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I am familiar with the requirements for landscape and
irrigation plans contained in the City of La Mesa Water Efficient Landscape Regulations. I have prepared
this plan in compliance with those regulations. I
certify that the plan implements those regulations
to provide efficient use of water.
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SECTION A-A PLAN
NOTES:
The landscape plan is designed to achieve architectural and environmental enhancement in the followingareas: a. Screening of parking, storage areas, and unsightly objects such as public utilities and
substations. b. Creating buffer zones between
residential and commercial. c. Erosion control. d. Wind and noise barriers. e. Streetscape enhancement. f.
Improving the relationship of site to structure through the use of shade, screening, accent, and foundation
plantings. Plant materials were selected for their ability to withstand drought conditions. Plant materials were
selected with low water requirements. Plants withsimilar water requirements are grouped together on the same irrigation system. All areas provided with a
mixture of groundcover, shrubs, and trees. Trees are aminimum 15 gallon containers and shrubs in 5 gallon containers.
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5' SETBACK
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5' SETBACK
FRONT YARD PLANTING AREA
PARKING USE AREA 3,178 SQ.FT. INTERIOR PLANTING AREA 503 SQ.FT.
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PROPOSED INTERIOR LANDSCAPING
PROPOSED INTERIOR LANDSCAPING
PROPOSED INTERIOR LANDSCAPING
PARKING LANDSCAPE CALCULATION REQUIREMENT:
10% PARKING USE AREA
PARKING USE AREA: 3,178 SQFT
10% OF PARKING USE AREA: 318 SQFT
INTERIOR PLANTING AREA PROVIDED: 503 SQFT
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1 WATERING SCHEDULE
WATER DURING INTIAL PLANTING PERIOD:
SHRUB AND GROUNDCOVERS SYSTEMS: 30 MINUTES 1X PER DAY FOR FIRST 10 DAYS
SPRING WATERING DURING PLANT ESTABLISHMENT
TREE, SHRUB AND GROUNDCOVER SYSTEMS: 30 - 35 MINUTES 2X PER WEEK
SUMMER WATERING AFTER PLANT ESTABLISHMENT
TREE, SHRUB AND GROUNDCOVER SYSTEMS: 45 MINUTES 1X PER WEEK (FOR NATIVE OR DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS)
FALL WATERING AFTER PLANT ESTABLISHMENT
TREE, SHRUB AND GROUNDCOVER SYSTEMS: 35-45 MINUTES 2X PER WEEK (FOR NATIVE OR DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS)
WINTER WATERING AFTER PLANT ESTABLISHMENT
TREE, SHRUB AND GROUNDCOVER SYSTEMS: 40 MINUTES 1X PER WEEK (SUPPLEMENTAL WATER ONLY REQUIRED IN DROUGHT CONDITIONS) NOTE:
1. "WATERING SCHEDULE IS PROVIDED AS A GENERAL GUIDELINE. TIME AND
DAYS PER WEEK SHALL BE ADJUSTED WATERING SCHEDULE IS PROVIDED AS A GENERAL GUIDELINE. TIME AND DAYS PER WEEK SHALL BE ADJUSTED BASED ON WEATHER CONDITIONS, PLANT TYPE, SOIL, ETC. "
2. "ESTABLISHMENT IS TYPICALLY FIRST 3-6 MONTHS ESTABLISHMENT IS TYPICALLY FIRST 3-6 MONTHS"
3. "I AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE WATER
EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE AND SUBMIT A I AGREE TO COMPLY
WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE
ORDINANCE AND SUBMIT A COMPLETE LANDSCAPE DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE."
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PROPOSED INTERIOR LANDSCAPING
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1 STATIC WATER PRESSURE
1- CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY EXISTING STATIC
WATER PRESSURE ONSITE
2- STATIC PRESSURE: 70 PSI
3- CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY SIZE OF EXISTING WATER METER ONSITE DRIP APPLICATION RATE: 0.96 in/hr
"A minimum 2-inch layer of mulch shall be aplied on all expose soil surfaces of planting areas except turf areas, creeping or rooting groundcoves, or direct seeding applications where mulch iscontraindicated." "Unless contradicted by a soils test, compost at a rate of a minimum of four cubic yards per 1,000 square feet of permeable area shall be incorporated to a depth of six inches into the soil." 2 2
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5' SETBACK
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LATERAL PIPE
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PVC SLEEVES
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NETAFIM TLCV6-12
SEE NOTES
1/2" BLANK POLYETHYLENE TUBING
NETAFIM MICRO TUBING ADAPTOR - TLMTUBEADPNETAFIM EMITTER PLUG - TLDPLUG 2" CLASS 200 PVC
SCHEDULE 40 3/4"SCHEDULE 40 1"
NETAFIM MANUAL LINE-FLUSHING VALVE - #TLSOVPRESSURE REGULATOR (INCLUDED WITH VALVE)DRIP FILTER (INCLUDED WITH VALVE)NIBCO 1" ISOLATION VALVE (BALL VALVE)RAINBIRD FLOW SENSOR
BACKFLOW DEVICES
1 CONTROL VALVES
2 1
IRRIGATION ACCESORIES
11 1 INCH IRRIGATION SUB-METER DLJ 100
FEBCO 860 - 1"
W/ GUARDSHACK ENCLOSURE "N PATTERN"
IRRIGATION LEGEND
QUANTITY SYMBOL DESCRIPTION DETAIL
RAIN BIRD XCZ-LF-100-PRF (30 psi)MASTER VALVE - RAIN BIRD 100 - PEB C SMARTLINE WEATHERMATIC SL 1600
WEATHERMATIC WEATHER SENSOR SLW10
GENERAL IRRIGATION NOTES
1. A DIAGRAM OF THE HYDROZONE PLAN
SHALL BE KEPT WITH THE IRRIGATION
CONTROLLER FOR SUBSEQUENT
MANAGEMENT PURPOSES.
VALVES 6. RECIRCULATING WATER SYSTEMS SHALL
BE USED FOR WATER FEATURES.
7. PRESSURE REGULATING DEVICES ARE
REQUIRED IF WATER PRESSURE IS BELOW
OR EXCEEDS THE RECOMMENDED PRESSUREOF THE SPECIFIED IRRIGATION DEVICES.
8. CHECK VALVES OR ANTI-DRAIN VALVES
ARE REQUIRED ON ALL SPRINKLER HEADS
WHERE LOW POINT DRAINAGE COULD
OCCUR.
9. MANUAL SHUT-OFF VALVES SHALL BE
REQUIRED, AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO THEPOINT OF CONNECTION OF THE WATER
SUPPLY, TO MINIMIZE WATER LOSS IN CASE
OF AN EMERGENCY OR ROUTINE REPAIR.
IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
DURING FIRST SIX WEEKS AFTER INSTALLATION:
1. CHECK CONTROLLER AND LANDSCAPE EVERY TWO WEEKS TO ENSURE
THAT THE AUTOMATIC PROGRAM IS FUNCTIONING WELL, AND THE PLANTS ARE THRIVING.
2. CHECK WATERING HISTROY ON CONTROLLER
3. CHECK THAT ALL DATA IN CONTROLLER ARE CURRENT AND CORRECT.
4. TURN ON ALL ZONES AND WALK THROUGH TO ENSURE PROPER
FUNCTION OF ALL COMPONENTS.
EVERY SIX MONTHS:
1. FLUSH ALL DRIP ZONES TO REMOVE ANY DEBRIS FROM THE SYSTEM.
2. FLUSH ALL DRIP FILTERS AT THE VALVES EVERY SIX MONTHS.
3. TURN ON EACH ZONE, AND THROUGH TO ENSURE THAT ALL IS FUNCTIONING WELL. MAKE ANY REPAIRS OR ADJUSTMENTS NEEDED.
ANNUALLY:
1. PERFORM AN ANNUAL FULL-SYSTEM IRRIGATION CHECK. MAKE ANY NEEDED REPAIR OR ADJUSTMENTS.
1. VALVES ARE 3/4" RAIN BIRD CONTROL ZONE KITS WITH PRE-INSTALLED FILTERS AND 30 PSI PRESSURE REGULATORS. THEY ARE TO BE
INSTALLED PER INSTALLATION DETAIL.
2. VALVE MAINFOLDS HAVE AN ISOLATION VALVE DIRECTLY UPSTREAM.
PIPES
1. THE MAINLINE PIPE IS 1" SCHEDULE 40 PVC ALL THE WAY FROM THE
WATER METER, THROUGH THE POINT OF CONNECTION AND ONWARD TO EACH VALVE MAINFOLD. CONNECT TO THE CITY WATER SUPPLY WHERE SHOWN ON PLAN.CONTROLLER, WEATHER SENSOR AND IRRIGATION SUB-METER
1. THE IRRIGATION CONTROLLER IS A 16-STATION WEATHERMATIC SL1600 SMART CONTROLLER.
2. WEATHERMATIC WEATHER SENSOR SLW10 INSTALLED ABOVE
CONTROLLER, ON ROOF EAVE, WITH NO OBSTRUCTION FROM ABOVE.
ENSURE THE WEATHER SENSOR IS IN A SUNNY SPOT, AND THAT NOTHING BLOCKS RAIN.
3. THERE IS A MASTER VALVE DIRECTLY DOWNSTREAM OF THE
IRRIGATION SUB-METER. BE SURE TO WIRE IT TO CONTROLLER.
2. A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION SHALL BE
FILLED OUT AND CERTIFIED BY EITHER THE
SIGNER OF THE LANDSCAPE PLANS, THESIGNER OF THE IRRIGATION PLANS, OR THE
LICENSED LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR FOR
THE PROJECT.
3. AN IRRIGATION AUDIT REPORT SHALL BE
COMPLETED AT THE TIME OF FINAL
INSPECTION.
4. IRRIGATION WATER SUPPLY IS CITY
SUPPLIED POTABLE WATER FROM THE
EXISTING WATER METER LOCATED AT THEPARKWAY.
5. AT THE TIME OF FINAL INSPECTION, THE
PERMIT APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE THE
OWNER OF THE PROPERTY WITH ACERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION, CERTIFICATEOF INSTALLATION, IRRIGATION SCHEDULE,
SCHEDULE OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
AND SCHEDULE OF IRRIGATION
MAINTENANCE.
IRRIGATION DETAIL NOTES
DRIP
1. ALL PLANTED AREAS ARE DRIPPED WITH NETAFIM TLCV6-12 GRID.
THE EMITTER SPACING IS 12" AND THE ROW SPACING FOR ALL ZONES IS 12"
2. ALL DRIP GRIDS HAVE BEEN POSITIONED TO BE SITUATED ON THE CONTOUR OF THE SLOPE. WHEN INSTALLING RIDS, ENSURE LINES OF THE GRID ARE PARALLEL TO THE SLOPE.
3. ENSURE THAT ALL PLANTS HAVE ONE EMITTER POSITIONED ON THE ROOTBALL. IF AN EMITTER DOES NOT FALL DIRECTLY ON TOP OF AROOTBALL, USE THE NETAFIM MICRO TUBING ADAPTOR PLUGGED INTO A NEARBY NETAFIM INLINE EMITTER, AND RUN 1/4" DRIP TUBE ONTO ROOTBAKK AND STAKE DOWN.
4. THE DRIP ZONES HAVE DASHED LINES DRAWN IN MARKING THE POSITIONS OF ALL THE DRIP TUBING.
5. ALL ZONES HAVE EITHER 1/2" PVC, 3/4" PVC OR 1/2" BLANK
POLYETHYLENE TUBING RUNNING DIRECTLY FROM THE VALVE WHERE THE ZONE BEGINS. THESE INDIVIDUAL SIZES ARE CLEARLY MARKED ONTHIS PLAN. BE SURE TO INSTALL THE CORRECT SIZE PIPE OR TUBING,
AS THEY ARE DESIGNED TO HANDLE THE MAXIMUM FLOW OF EACH ZONE.
6. ON THE EDGES OF THE DRIP ZONES, START THE EMITTER LINE ROWS NO MORE THAN 4" FROM THE HARDSCAPING EDGE.
7. THE SUPPLY AND EXHAUST HEADERS FOR EACH SUB-GRID CONSISTOF 1/2" BLANK POLYETHYLENE TUBING.
8. DRIP GRIDS AND SUB-GRIDS HAVE A FLUSH POINT AT THE
HYDRAULIC OPPOSITE END OF THE SUPPLY HEADER. INSTALL PER INSTALLATION DETAIL.
9. TEMPORARILY PLUG ANY EMITTER THAT WILL NOT BE NEEDED WITH NETAFIM PLUG. THIS PLUG CAN BE EASILY REMOVED LATER, WHEN THEROOTS HAVE REACHED THAT AREA.
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ARCHITECTURE PLANNING INTERIOR DESIGN
VOICE: 858.354.0071 EMAIL: [email protected]
P.O.BOX 602 POWAY, CA 92074
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ARCHITECTURE PLANNING INTERIOR DESIGN
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MECHANICAL ENCLOSURE MECHANICAL ROOF SCREEN TO MATCH METAL SIDING TO HIDE EXPOSED EQUIPMENT (RECESSED 3 FEET BELOW MAIN ROOF AREA) 8'-4"
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P.O.BOX 602 POWAY, CA 92074
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LA MESA, CA 91942 LA MESA BLVD ROOF PLANS SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0" A2.6 ROOF PLAN - NEW Page 164 of 253 NOTE: ELEVATION DRAWING TO SCALE CHANGES TO MATERIALS TO LIMIT MAINTENANCE ADDED 'NEW' IMAGES FOR UNIQUENESS AND DIVERSITY OF FORMS/MATERIALS. METAL VS. NATURAL WOOD AT STAIR TOWER STOREFRONT WINDOW TO MEET CODE MAXIMUM AREA FOR UNPROTECTED OPENING CLOSED OFF STAIR ENCLOSURE AT SIDE TO CREATE SOLID 'MASS' ELEMENT ADDED 'DETAIL' TO REQUIRED STOREFRONT TO MATCH WEST WINDOWS REDUCED GLASS RAILING IMAGE FACING STREET AT PATIO WRAPPED METAL SKIN AT FIRST LEVEL AROUND STAIR AND AROUND NORTH ADDED METAL WRAP COLUMN(S) TO PROVIDE DESIGN ELEMENT EXISTING DENTIST OFFICE WINDOWS: NORTH ELEVATION CHANGED OUT TO MATCH NEW 8923 LA MESA BLVD - SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMANCE REVISED SHAPE OF CANTILEVERED CANOPY/ROOF STRUCTURE WITH STUCCO REVEALS ADDED TO BREAKUP STUCCO MASS/INTEREST 4'-0" METAL CLADDING. TYP. 9'-1"1'-10" 2'-10"
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ARCHITECTURE PLANNING INTERIOR DESIGN
VOICE: 858.354.0071 EMAIL: [email protected]
P.O.BOX 602 POWAY, CA 92074
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12'-0" 12'-5" NOTE: ELEVATION DRAWING TO SCALE CHANGES TO MATERIALS TO LIMIT MAINTENANCE ADDED 'NEW' IMAGES FOR UNIQUENESS AND DIVERSITY OF FORMS/MATERIALS. WEST ELEVATION ADDED 'DETAIL' TO REQUIRED STOREFRONT TO MATCH WEST WINDOWS AT RESTAURANT REDUCED GLASS RAILING IMAGE FACING STREET AT PATIO METAL VS. NATURAL WOOD AT STAIR TOWER WRAPPED METAL SKIN AT FIRST LEVEL FRAMED OPENING AT STAIRWELL STOREFRONT WINDOW WITH METAL AWNING AT SALON METAL REVEALS (WRAP AROUND BUILDING) AT STUCCO STOREFRONT ADDED AT FIRST FLOOR LARGE GROUND ADDRESS ON RAISED BASE METAL WRAPPED COLUMN 8'-0" 39 SF
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REPORT to the LA MESA DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
DATE: August 11, 2025
SUBJECT: PROJECT NUMBER 2025-1181 (REFOU) - A
PROPOSED EXTERIOR REDESIGN OF A THREESTORY BUILDING
DESCRIPTION: DESIGN REVIEW CONSIDERATION OF A MAJOR
EXTERIOR RENOVATION AND A 3,694 SQUARE FOOT
THIRD STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING TWOSTORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 8923 LA MESA BOULEVARD (APN 490-472-31-00 AND 490-
472-11-00) IN THE C-D-MU (GENERAL COMMERCIAL/
URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY / MIXED USE OVERLAY)
ZONE WITH ASSOCIATED PARKING LOCATED ON A
PARCEL TO THE WEST AT 5264 WOOD STREET, APN
490-472-07-00 IN THE R3-P-MU (MULTIPLE UNIT
RESIDENTIAL/ SCENIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY/
MIXED USE OVERLAY) ZONE
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Community Development
SUMMARY:
Issue(s):
1. Does the proposed project meet the intent of the Urban Design Program and Mixed-Use Design Guidelines?
Recommendation:
1. Staff recommends that the Design Review Board (DRB) approve the project, subject to City Council ratification (Attachment A).
Report to Design Review Board Project No. 2025-1181 (Refou) Date: August 11, 2025 Page: 2 of 6
Environmental Review:
This project has been determined to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303.
BACKGROUND:
The 0.44-acre project site includes a total of three legal lots, one of which has frontage on the east side of La Mesa Boulevard, and two of which have frontage on the west side of Wood Street, as can be seen on the vicinity map. The property located at 8923 La Mesa Boulevard is currently developed with an existing two-story commercial building with a parking lot on the adjacent parcel to the west, located in both the C-D-MU (General Commercial/Urban Design Overlay/Mixed Use Overlay) zone and the R3-P-MU (Multiple Unit Residential/ Scenic Preservation Overlay/ Mixed Use Overlay) zone, as shown on the Zoning Map. Existing photos of the project site are provided in Attachment B.
Chapter 24.18 (A7) of the La Mesa Municipal Code (LMMC) states that in the Mixed-Use Overlay zone, Urban Design Review is required for all new development and major renovation of existing development that includes remodeling of, or additions to, existing structures, that exceed 2,500 square feet. The Urban Design Overlay (D) zone requires that new construction and major exterior alterations to be reviewed by the DRB and ratified by the City Council.
Report to Design Review Board Project No. 2025-1181 (Refou) Date: August 11, 2025 Page: 3 of 6
The DRB considered and approved a previous architectural design proposal on March 25, 2024. The originally approved project plans are provided as Attachment C, and the originally approved colors and materials board is included as Attachment D. That project was approved with the following revisions:
1. The applicant shall provide clear, uncolored glass on the railings.
2. The applicant shall use a dark anodized bronze matte metal for the proposed metal building material.
The City Council ratified the DRB’s March 25, 2024, action (Attachment E) on May 14, 2024.
Subsequent to City Council ratification, the property owner elected to revise the architectural design of the building. On July 17, 2025, the DRB considered the proposed redesign for substantial conformance to determine whether:
1. The proposed changes substantially conformed to the previously approved project;
2. The architectural revisions, with a few modifications, would substantially conform to the previously approved project; or
3. The proposed architectural revisions would not substantially conform to the previously approved project.
The DRB determined that the project would substantially conform if the following modifications were implemented:
1. Square off the proposed angled roof and reduce the bulk
2. Reduce the thickness of the proposed metal reveals and paint to match the stucco
3. Revise the 2nd story window on the west elevation to a square or rectangular shape
4. Create a vertical band towards the rear of the building on the north elevation
5. Screen mechanical equipment
The Applicant considered the substantial conformance options provided by the DRB and elected to submit a DRB application for a new project.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed exterior changes to the architectural design are reflected in the updated project plans (Attachment F), and the updated colors and materials board (Attachment G), and are further described below.
Report to Design Review Board Project No. 2025-1181 (Refou) Date: August 11, 2025 Page: 4 of 6
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN FEATURES
Shape and size of cantilevered canopy/roof structure revised to angular feature Stucco reveals added to building walls on all elevations Location, shape and size of windows on all elevations revised, including the addition of a large, circular window on the west elevation Removal of occupant signage from west elevation
Removal of beveled edge on the northwest corner of the building Reduced glass railing for rooftop dining (in compliance with the California Building Code)
Addition of metal wrap columns on north elevation
Closed off stair enclosure on both sides (north and south elevations) to create solid form
Added windows to staircase enclosure on south elevation Revised glass railings on south elevation to cable rail guardrail system
COLORS AND MATERIALS
Original:
o White Stucco
o Dark anodized bronze matte metal
o Finished Natural Wood
o Clear Glass
Proposed:
o Glacier White Stucco
o Taupe Metal
o Anodized medium bronze aluminum frames
o Clear Aluminum metal reveals
o Clear Glass
URBAN DESIGN PROGRAM ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
The intent of the Urban Design Program is to use the guidelines as an instrument to give direction and design support to both the DRB and the Applicant and to assure a minimum level of design quality for site design and architectural design. No site design changes are proposed. Therefore, for this project, how the project meets the intent of the Urban Design Program policies and the Design Guidelines for Properties in the Mixed Use Overlay Zone for architectural design are under consideration.
Architectural Design
The proposed project appears to meet the following Urban Design Program elements for architectural design: consistency, form and texture, human scale, pedestrian interest, orientation, and rooftops. The variety in surface planes, forms, and textures appears to
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create variety and interest across all building elevations. Horizontal and vertical offsets, and varying roof projections have all been applied to achieve visual interest, including the projecting staircase enclosures, the angular cantilevered canopy/roof structure, and the setback of the third floor to create an area for rooftop dining. These offsets contribute to the human scale, proportion, and massing of the building. Additional interest is provided through the use of varying window sizes and shapes on all building elevations. Most notably, a large, circular window is proposed on the second story of the west elevation.
The Applicant has noted that the intent of this window is to create a distinct and memorable feature for the building. In addition, pedestrian interest is provided at the ground level through the use of display windows oriented towards the street. All rooftop mechanical equipment will be screened and is integrated into the design of the cantilevered roof structure.
Architectural Finish and Details
The proposed building utilizes a variety of colors and materials to create further visual interest. As outlined above, the project utilizes white stucco for the building’s base surface material and color, with taupe metal siding, and clear aluminum metal reveals for the accent materials. Anodized medium bronze aluminum frames are proposed for the windows and window detailing.
Traditionally, natural materials such as wood, stone, or brick are prevalent and contribute to the character of La Mesa, but the use of applied materials such as metal can be seen in newer buildings, such as the Sedano Lincoln dealership building located across La Mesa Boulevard to the west of the project site. The proposed neutral color scheme and proposed materials are consistent with the Urban Design Program Guidelines by providing visual interest, while being compatible and not detracting from the surrounding neighborhood.
MIXED USE OVERLAY DESIGN GUIDELINES
The Design Guidelines for properties located in the Mixed-Use Overlay Zone call to the importance of visual interest incorporated at the ground level of the building and pedestrian-oriented design. The project is required to comply with all development standards of the Mixed-Use Overlay zone, including the requirement that at least 50 percent of the ground floor façade be devoted to transparent windows and/or doors. The addition of the building’s first floor entrance along the street frontage, and the proposed display windows on the west elevation is intended to elevate the pedestrian experience along the street frontage while maintaining the existing siting of the building. Conditions for windows and doors on the ground floor façade of the west elevation, are outlined in the Draft Certificate of Action (Attachment A).
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CONCLUSION:
As discussed above, the project appears to meet the architectural design guidelines of the Urban Design Program and Mixed-Use Overlay zone. Staff recommends that the Design Review Board approve Project 2025-1181, subject to City Council ratification.
Respectfully submitted by:
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Laura Traffenstedt
Associate Planner
Reviewed by:
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Jared Chavez
Assistant Director of Community Development
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Lynnette Santos
Director of Community Development
Attachments:
A. Draft Certificate of Action
B. Site Photos
C. March 25, 2024 DRB Approved Project Plans
D. March 25, 2024 DRB Approved Colors and Materials Board E. March 25, 2024 DRB Certificate of Action
F. Proposed Project Plans
G. Proposed Colors and Materials Board
REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: September 9, 2025
SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ACCEPT AND REVIEW AN
APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT
DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ACCEPT AND
REVIEW AN APPLICATION FOR A GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT, AS REQUIRED TO PROCESS THE
PROPERTY OWNER’S REQUEST FOR A PROPOSED
ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF LA MESA OF FOUR
PARCELS LOCATED AT 4821, 4831, 4841 LA PERLA
WAY (APN 495-423-10, 495-423-05, 495-423-11, and
495-423-06), IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF
THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Community Development
SUMMARY:
Issue:
Should City Council adopt a resolution authorizing intake and review of an application for a General Plan Amendment required for a proposed annexation into the City of La Mesa of four parcels located on La Perla Way in the unincorporated area of the County of San Diego?
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing intake and review of an application for a General Plan Amendment required for a proposed annexation into the City of La Mesa of four parcels located on La Perla Way in the unincorporated area of the County of San Diego (Attachment “A”).
Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: September 9, 2025
Page: 2 of 4
Fiscal Impact:
The City of La Mesa policy is to recover 100% of the cost of staff time through application processing fees. The City would collect increased property tax revenue from existing development annexing into the City.
City’s Strategic Goals:
Promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home.
BACKGROUND:
The property owners
are requesting to
annex into the City for
connection to the
City’s sanitary sewer
system to support
future development.
As part of annexation,
the territory being
annexed would
require a General
Plan Amendment to
assign a City of La
Mesa land use
designation.
To ensure
consistency with the
Council’s direction for
land use
development,
proposed General
Plan Amendments
are brought forward
for Council direction
prior to accepting an application. If directed by Council, applications are accepted and processed in accordance with applicable State law and the Municipal Code.
Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: September 9, 2025
Page: 3 of 4
A notice of the request to initiate the General Plan Amendment, including the date and time of the City Council meeting at which the request would be considered, was mailed to surrounding residents and property owners on August 21st, 2025.
DISCUSSION:
The subject property is in the unincorporated area of the County of San Diego (Unincorporated County) adjacent to the City of La Mesa boundary. The property consists of four parcels totaling approximately 1.86 acres. Two of the parcels are developed with single-family residences under separate ownership addressed as 4821 and 4841 La Perla Way. The other two parcels are developed with agricultural uses including a vineyard and accessory structures (APN 495-423-05-00 and 495-423-06-00). All four parcels take access from La Cruz Drive, a public street in the City of La Mesa, via La Perla Way, a private road in the Unincorporated County. Surrounding development is single-family residential on half-acre to one-acre hillside lots. Vicinity maps are provided above and as Attachment “B”.
As mentioned, the property owners are requesting to annex into the City of La Mesa to connect to the City’s sanitary sewer system to support future development. For an annexation to proceed, the property must be assigned a land use designation through a General Plan Amendment. As part of the review process, staff will determine the appropriate land use designation and present it to the Planning Commission. The Commission’s recommendation will then be forwarded to the City Council for consideration at a future noticed public hearing. Council approval to initiate the intake and review of a General Plan Amendment does not obligate the City Council to approve the amendment when it is brought forward for future consideration.
Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: September 9, 2025
Page: 4 of 4
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends adoption of a Resolution authorizing staff to intake and review of an application for the proposed General Plan Amendment (Attachment “A”).
Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Lynnette Santos
City Manager Director of Community Development
Attachments:
A. Draft City Council Resolution
B. Vicinity Map
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-xxx
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ACCEPT AND REVIEW AN APPLICATION FOR A
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, AS REQUIRED TO PROCESS THE PROPERTY OWNER’S REQUEST FOR A PROPOSED ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF LA MESA OF FOUR PARCELS LOCATED AT 4821, 4831, AND 4841 LA PERLA WAY (APN 495-423-10, 495-423-05, 495-423-11, and 495-423-06), IN THE
UNINCORPORATED AREA OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
WHEREAS, the property owners of four parcels located at 4821,4831, and 4841 La Perla Way (APN 495-423-10, 495-423-05, 495-423-11, and 495-423-06) have requested to annex into the City of La Mesa;
WHEREAS, the subject property is located in the unincorporated area of the County of San Diego, adjacent to the City of La Mesa boundary;
WHEREAS, a General Plan Amendment is required for properties to be annexed to the City of La Mesa to assign a City land use designation to the property; WHEREAS, to ensure consistency with Council direction for land use development, proposed General Plan Amendments are brought forward for Council direction prior to accepting the General Plan Amendment application into review;
WHEREAS, if directed by Council, an application for a General Plan Amendment will be accepted and processed in accordance with applicable State law and the Municipal Code; WHEREAS, a notice of the request to initiate the General Plan Amendment, including the date and time of the City Council meeting at which the request would be considered, was mailed to surrounding residents and property owners on August 21, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the request at a duly noticed public meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa:
The City Manager or his designee is authorized to proceed with intake and review of an application of a General Plan Amendment associated with the proposed annexation of the property located at 4821,4831, and 4841 La Perla Way (APN 495-423-10, 495-423-05, 495-423- 11, and 495-423-06), to be processed in accordance with applicable State law and the Municipal Code.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 9
th day of September 2025, 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 true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2025-xxx, duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.
MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)
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REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: September 9, 2025
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE 24 (ZONING) OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 24.054 ENTITLED
“OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS” REGARDING
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PURSUANT TO THE
HOUSING ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 65589.5)
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Community Development
SUMMARY:
Issue:
Should the City Council amend Title 24 (Zoning) of the La Mesa Municipal Code to add Chapter 24.054 entitled “Objective Design Standards” regarding housing development pursuant to the Housing Accountability Act (Government Code Section 65589.5)?
Recommendation:
That the City Council introduce for first reading the attached draft Ordinance (Attachment “A”) to amend Title 24 as referenced above.
Fiscal Impact:
There would be no impact to the General Fund related to this ordinance amendment.
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City’s Strategic Goals:
Promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home.
Environmental Review:
The adoption of the draft ordinance is exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15282(r), “Other Statutory Exemptions” for determinations made regarding a city or county’s regional housing needs pursuant to Government Code Section 65584.
BACKGROUND:
As part of the Housing Accountability Act (Government Code Section 65589.5), the State of California passed numerous housing laws intended to streamline and provide predictability in local approval processes for multi-family housing projects. In compliance with state housing law, the City of La Mesa’s 6th Cycle Housing Element, certified by the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on July 6, 2023 (Housing Element), includes an implementation program (Implementation Program 20) that requires the City to develop and make available objective design standards for certain housing developments in compliance with state law. The adoption of clear and measurable design standards would allow for housing projects to be evaluated (by staff) through the building permit process (ministerial review).
DISCUSSION:
The addition of Chapter 24.054 to the Municipal Code would adopt objective design standards compliant with state law and Implementation Program 20. The Objective Design Standards program, which is comprised of a guidebook and checklist of specific clear and measurable design requirements, will be brought forward to City Council as part of a separate agenda item.
If adopted, the draft ordinance would create a new ministerial review process for certain housing developments using Objective Design Standards (ODS). This means projects would no longer need Design Review Board approval or City Council ratification. Instead, staff would review the projects for compliance with the standards as part of the building permit process. The adoption of clear and measurable design standards would allow for eligible multi-family (3-or-more unit) housing projects subject to design review, including townhomes, apartments, and condominiums, to be evaluated (by staff) through the building permit process (ministerial review).
On July 2, 2025, the Planning Commission conducted a noticed public hearing and considered public testimony regarding the draft ordinance and adopted a resolution
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recommending approval of same (Attachment “B”).
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROJECT:
Notice of the City Council hearing to consider the draft ordinance was published in The Daily Transcript on August 15, 2025, pursuant to law.
CONCLUSION:
Providing specific clear and measurable design requirements will assist the City in meeting its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) goals and the City’s Strategic Plan Livability Goal of ensuring an adequate supply of housing that is affordable and accessible to current and future generations.
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce for first reading the attached draft Ordinance (Attachment “A”) to amend Title 24 as referenced above.
Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Lynnette Santos
City Manager Director of Community Development
Attachments:
A. Ordinance 2025-xxxx
B. Planning Commission Resolution PC2025-13
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-xx
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 24 (ZONING) OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 24.054 ENTITLED “OBJECTIVE DESIGN
STANDARDS” REGARDING HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PURSUANT TO THE HOUSING ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65589.5) WHEREAS, in recent years, the State of California passed numerous housing laws intended to streamline and provide predictability in local approval processes for housing developments;
WHEREAS, to comply with state housing law, the City of La Mesa’s 6th Cycle Housing Element, certified by the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on July 6, 2023 (Housing Element), includes Implementation Program 20 that requires the City to develop and make available objective design standards for certain housing developments in compliance with state law;
WHEREAS, the adoption of clear and measurable objective design standards would allow for housing projects to be evaluated (by staff) through the building permit process (ministerial review);
WHEREAS, on September 9, 2025, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing for introduction and first reading of this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, notices of all said public hearings were made at the time and in the manner required by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds and determines the following:
1. The adoption of the draft ordinance is exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15282(r), “Other Statutory Exemptions” for determinations made regarding a city or county’s regional housing needs pursuant to Government Code Section 65584.
2. That the regulations proposed herein are in compliance with state law.
SECTION 2: Title 24 (Zoning) of the La Mesa Municipal Code (LMMC) is hereby amended as follows:
A new LMMC Chapter 24.054 is hereby added to read:
“Chapter 24.054 - OBJECTIVE DESIGN REVIEW
24.054.010 – Purpose and Intent
A. The intent of this Chapter is to establish the objective design review and approval of housing developments pursuant to state law.
B. Conflicting standards. It is the intent of the objective design standards that all qualifying housing developments as defined by state law achieve design conformance with the objective standards while maintaining high quality of design and materials. If there is any conflict between the objective design standards and other applicable standards, the objective design standards shall prevail.
24.054.020 - Applicability
The sections contained in this chapter shall apply to housing developments as defined by the Housing Accountability Act (HAA) (Government Code Section 65589.5).
24.054.030 Additional Provisions
Other applicable objective standards. Eligible projects shall comply with all other objective standards set forth in the La Mesa Municipal Code for any subject matter not addressed in Chapter 24.054.
24.054.040 - Process for Objective Design Review and Approval Objective design review and approval pursuant to this chapter shall be issued in accordance with a ministerial (administrative) approval process conducted during building permit plan review where the proposed development is found to be consistent with standards indicated in Section 24.054.050 and is required by state housing law.
24.054.050 - Standards for Objective Design Review Approval The objective design standards for design review as adopted by Council resolution are incorporated by reference.
23.054.060 - Severability
Should any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance codified by this Chapter be held, for any reason, to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Ordinance so codified by this Chapter.
SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its adoption and the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to use summary publication procedures pursuant to Government Code Section 36933 utilizing a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of La Mesa.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 9
th day of September 2025, and thereafter PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of said City Council held the xx day of xx 2025, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
__________________________
MARK ARAPOSTATHIS, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 2025- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited and that the same has been duly published according to law.
MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)
REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: September 9, 2025
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING
OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION ADOPTING OBJECTIVE DESIGN
STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO HOUSING
DEVELOPMENTS AS DEFINED BY THE HOUSING
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 65589.5)
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Community Development
SUMMARY:
Issues:
Should the City Council adopt Objective Design Standards applicable to housing developments as defined by the Housing Accountability Act (Government Code Section 65589.5)?
Recommendation:
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution adopting the Objective Design Standards, and that one year after adoption, staff provide the Planning Commission with a progress report (Attachment A).
Fiscal Impact:
There would be no impact to the General Fund related to this action.
City’s Strategic Goals:
Promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home.
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Environmental Review:
Adoption of the Objective Design Standards is exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15282(r), “Other Statutory Exemptions” for determinations made regarding a city or county’s regional housing needs pursuant to Government Code Section 65584.
BACKGROUND:
As part of the Housing Accountability Act (Government Code Section 65589.5), the State of California passed numerous housing laws intended to streamline and provide predictability in local approval processes for multi-family housing projects. In compliance with state housing law, the City of La Mesa’s 6th Cycle Housing Element, certified by the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on July 6, 2023 (Housing Element), includes an implementation program (Implementation Program 20) that requires the City to develop and make available objective design standards for certain housing developments in compliance with state law. The adoption of clear and measurable design standards would allow for eligible multi-family (3-or-more unit) housing projects subject to design review, including townhomes, apartments, and condominiums, to be evaluated (by staff) through the building permit process (ministerial review).
DISCUSSION:
Projects that qualify for the Objective Design Standards (ODS) will be eligible for a streamlined review process. Instead of going to the Design Review Board or City Council, projects would be checked by staff during the building permit process to ensure compliance with the ODS. The purpose of the ODS is to provide applicants with clear requirements at the outset, enabling them to design projects that meet all standards before submitting an application. The ODS (authorized pursuant to Chapter 24.054 of the La Mesa Municipal Code), is comprised of a user guide and an ODS Checklist. The ODS user guide includes an overview of the program, community context, illustrative images, and the ODS Checklist provides specific, clear, and measurable standards with an explanation of design intent for each standard (Attachments “B.1- B.2”).
The ODS considers and implements principles of site design, building design and landscape design. To provide flexibility, projects that do not exceed the maximum height of the underlying zone and that follow the step back standards for the third story and above may request up to four exceptions from the ODS. Projects that request waivers for height or building step-back standards under California Government Code Section 65915 (Density Bonus Law) are not eligible for administrative exceptions.
The City Manager or his or her designee shall be authorized to administer and enforce
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the ODS. Non-substantive amendments, such as clarifications, corrections of errors or omissions, or updates required for compliance with state law that are consistent with the purpose and intent of Chapter 24.054 of the La Mesa Municipal Code would be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board. All other amendments would require approval by the Design Review Board and ratification by the City Council.
Objective Design Standards
The ODS does not modify any development standards and requirements in the Municipal Code, such as setbacks, height limits, parking requirements, all of which remain effective.
The ODS considers and implements three principles of design related to site, building, and landscape. An overview of each is provided below with a full explanation and examples provided within the ODS document (Attachment B.1 – B.2).
Site Design
Site Design considers the arrangement of space within a site; the relationship to neighboring buildings, open space, streets, transportation corridors; the orientation of buildings; and access. ODS Site Design considerations have been developed to ensure that earthwork and retaining walls blend into the natural environment, that street orientation and circulation emphasizes walkability, and that open space and on-site amenities promote health and well-being.
Building Design
Building Design considers whether structures are appropriately scaled or massed in relation to the characteristics of the site, surrounding area, and community image and whether the architectural design of structures and their materials and colors fit physically and visually with surrounding development. ODS Building Design considerations address massing and setbacks, particularly where adjacent to less-intensive development such as single-family neighborhoods; horizontal offsets and projections such as balconies and trellises, vertical offsets such as changes in roof type and height, and other decorative elements that provide visual interest. ODS Building Design considerations are intended to reinforce La Mesa’s community character or distinct identity that is shaped by the physical environment, social fabric, and cultural elements.
Landscape Design
Landscape Design considers how development fits into and preserves existing vegetation, and how plantings, hardscape, fencing, and lighting beautify and elevate outdoor spaces. ODS Landscape Design considerations provide standards for how landscape features would be applied around and between buildings, walkways, parking areas, and utility areas that would include trash enclosures. Emphasis is placed on retaining existing trees wherever possible and using landscaping to screen and soften areas in need of beautification.
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Community Engagement and Input
Community input was solicited through various methods including social media, the City Manager’s newsletter, a community workshop that was held on April 23, 2025, and public meetings of the Design Review Board (DRB) and Planning Commission. At the community workshop staff provided an overview of the proposed ODS program and held interactive activities to gather input from the community. Staff presented to and DRB provided input on the proposed ODS design principles on April 28, 2025. On May 21, 2025, the Planning Commission conducted a noticed public hearing, took public testimony, and considered the proposed ODS and adopted a resolution recommending approval of the ODS (Attachment C). Input received from the workshop and other public correspondence received is provided in Attachment “D”. Comments received have been incorporated into the draft document.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROJECT:
Notice of the City Council hearing to consider the ODS was published in The Daily Transcript on August 15, 2025, pursuant to law.
CONCLUSION:
The proposed ODS would provide a more streamlined and transparent process for housing projects in accordance with state law, while allowing the City to continue its longstanding commitment to design that defines and enhances the beauty of La Mesa.
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the attached draft resolution establishing the ODS with a recommendation that one year after adoption, staff provide the Planning Commission with a progress report.
Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Lynnette Santos
City Manager Director of Community Development
Attachments:
A. Draft Council Resolution 2025-xx
B. Objective Design Standards User Guide and Checklist
B.1 –User Guide
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B.2 – Objective Design Standards Checklist
C. Planning Commission Resolution PC 2025-10
D. Community Outreach and Comments
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-xx
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO
HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS AS DEFINED BY THE HOUSING
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65589.5)
WHEREAS, in recent years, the State of California passed numerous housing laws intended to streamline and provide predictability in local approval processes for housing developments;
WHEREAS, to comply with state housing law, the City of La Mesa’s 6th Cycle Housing Element, certified by the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on July 6, 2023 (Housing Element), includes Implementation Program 20 that requires the City to develop and make available objective design standards for certain housing developments in compliance with state law;
WHEREAS, the adoption of Objective Design Standards would provide clear and measurable criteria that would allow for housing developments to be evaluated by staff through ministerial review consistent with requirements of state law; WHEREAS, various community engagement methods were used to gather community input on the Objective Design Standards, including social media, the City Manager’s newsletter, a community workshop that was held on April 23, 2025, and publicly held meetings with the Design Review Board and Planning Commission;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Mesa held a duly noticed public hearing on May 21, 2025, accepted public testimony, and recommended adoption of the Objective Design Standards, with a recommendation that one year after adoption, staff provide the Planning Commission a progress report on the ODS program; and
WHEREAS, on September 9, 2025, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing for consideration of the Objective Design Standards.
THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS:
1. The adoption of the draft ordinance is exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15282(r), “Other Statutory Exemptions” for determinations made regarding a city or county’s regional housing needs pursuant to Government Code Section 65584.
2. The regulations proposed herein are in compliance with state law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa as follows:
1. The foregoing findings of fact and determinations are true and hereby made a part hereof.
2. The Objective Design Standards as identified in Attachment “B” are hereby adopted by this Council and shall be incorporated herein by reference.
3. The City Manager or his or her designee shall be authorized to administer and enforce the Objective Design Standards. Non-substantive amendments that are consistent with the purpose and intent of Chapter 24.054 of the La Mesa Municipal Code shall be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board. All other amendments shall require approval by the Design Review Board and ratification by the City Council.
4. One year after adoption, staff shall provide the Planning Commission with a progress report on the ODS program.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 9
th day of September 2025, 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 true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2025-xx, 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)
OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
USER GUIDE
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2 The Objective Design Standards have been developed with the intent to protect and ensure the future aesthetic quality of the City’s beautiful natural setting, historical character, and unique built environment. Using measurable and verifiable objective criterion, as defined by Government Code Section 66300(a)(7), the Objective Design Standards are intended to further the design goals and policies in the City’s General Plan Land Use and Urban Design Element and serve to implement the stated purposes of the City’s Urban Design Program, listed to the right, and. Each standard sets clear and measurable design criteria that can be evaluated objectively and ministerially through a checklist review.
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INTRODUCTION City of La Mesa Urban Design
Program Purposes
Encourage excellence in design of development projects for the protection and preservation of property values. Ensure that the orientation and relationships of site planning and structures are compatible, fit visually
together, and provide appropriate transitions with
adjacent and surrounding sites
Ensure that site development and structures are
appropriately scaled or massed in relation to
characteristics of the proposed site, surrounding area, and community image.
Ensure that the architectural design of structures and their materials and colors fit physically and visually with surrounding development and with the natural landforms
and vegetation of the area in which they are proposed.
Avoid excessive and unsightly grading of hillsides and slopes and to preserve natural landforms and existing
vegetation where feasible.
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3 The Objective Design Standards apply to mixed use and multi-family housing development projects eligible for by-right approval as defined by the Housing Accountability Act (Government Code Section 65589.5). They do not apply to other types of housing, commercial or industrial development that may be subject to discretionary design review under the Citywide Urban Design Program. Objective Design Standards are supplemental to other development standards, including, but not limited to, La Mesa Municipal Code (LMMC) Title 24 (Zoning) and any applicable specific plan or other regulations, all of which remain in effect.
How to Use this Guide
This User Guide is intended to assist in understanding and applying the Objective Design Standards (ODS) Checklist. The Objective Design Standards in Section 2 are divided into three categories, Site Design, Building Design, and Landscape Design. Each standard includes a design intent statement that explains the purpose behind the requirement. The Objective Design Standards Checklist found at the end of the User Guide is required to be completed by each project applicant and submitted with the development application.
Common factors used in these guidelines include:
Project size (square footage and/or number of units)
Location within specific plans or overlay zones
Adjacency to primary or secondary streets
Site
Design
Landscape
Design
Building
Design
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4 Background
The City’s Objective Design Standards (ODS) were developed to align with state laws requiring objective and meausable deisgn standards intended to help address the state’s housing shortage and high housing costs. The goals of the ODS are:
“Keep it Simple”
Provide simple, clear language that is universally understood; explain how standards can be measured or verified; and make use of graphics, photos, sections, maps, and concept diagrams to illustrate application of design standards.
“Streamline the Review”
Streamlined review allows projects that meet the ODS to move through the review process more efficiently. By establishing predictable criteria, the City will be able to reduce review times, minimize uncertainty for applicants, and focus resources on projects that require additional discretionary review, all while ensuring that quality, safety, and compliance with local and state regulations are maintained.
Community Context
The City of La Mesa – known as the Jewel of the Hills – enjoys a beautiful natural setting, a central geographic location within the region, and a historical image as a distinct suburban community in the San Diego Metropolitan Area. The City’s unique natural and built environment has been considered in the development of each of the three ODS design categories.
Natural Setting and Geographic Location
The City is located between the coastal and foothill regions of San Diego County, featuring varied landforms such as hillsides, canyons, and gently sloping mesas. These features create distinctive neighborhoods, notable views like Mount Helix and Mount Nebo, and help orient the community.
Circa 1912 view of La Mesa looking northeast from Mt Nebo, with Date Avenue in the foreground. Source: La Mesa Historical Society.
Grossmont Hospital, 1962. Source: La Mesa Historical Society.
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Source: Google Earth, 2022.
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La Mesa Peaks: Visibility Summary
Number of
Visible Peaks Acres % of City
area
0 1571 27%
1 - 3 2361 41%
4 - 5 798 14%
5 - 10 913 16%
11 - 22 139 2%
City total acres 5782 100%
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6 Waterways, including Alvarado Creek and a branch of Chollas Creek, shape the local landscape and drainage patterns. La Mesa’s urban forest, with around 10,000 city-maintained trees, provides shade, environmental benefits, and visual appeal, earning the City the Tree City USA designation for over 40 years.
Historical Context and Development
the transportation and rail corridors established in the 1880s, as well as the business district around the Allison Springs Station located near the present-day Downtown Village, many elements of the original physical layout can still be observed today.
La Mesa, a distinct suburban community in the San Diego region, has grown from a small town of 700 residents in 1912 to a vibrant community of 61,000 by 2020. Early neighborhoods south of I-8 feature a traditional gridded street pattern, while later development north of I-8 reflects a curvilinear suburban design. Parks, schools, and commercial districts were thoughtfully integrated into these neighborhoods from the start.
The City’s growth over the second half of the 20th century occurred in three phases: post-war residential and commercial expansion in the 1950s; infill and redevelopment in the 1960s and 70s as vacant land became scarce; and a shift toward mixed-use, transit-oriented development in the 1980s and 90s with the reintroduction of the light rail trolley system.
Since 2000, the City has seen several quality examples of adaptive re- use and higher density and mixed-use projects, some of which incorporate sustainable and energy-efficient design. More recently, the high cost and constrained supply of housing statewide has prompted policymakers to adopt regulations intended to remove barriers to building new housing. La Mesa has since experienced a significant increase in infill housing development citywide across a broad range of housing types and affordability.
1953 aerial view of La Mesa, with the area north of I-8 mostly undeveloped. 2019 aerial of La Mesa. Note the area north of I-8 is now fully developed.
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7 GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AND URBAN DESIGN ELEMENT
Visioning language in the Land Use and Urban Design Element responds to the City’s unique natural setting, geography, and historical image.
Urban Design Principles
1. Development pattern, form, and structure are crucial to creating a sense of place.
2. Well-designed development is sustainable, visually
appealing, and designed to fit within the current or
planned context of the surrounding area.
3. Natural features of a site a valuable amenities.
Urban Design Goals
UD-1 A built environment that contributes to the qualities distinguishing La Mesa’s unique community identity.
UD-2 Well-designed development based upon proven urban
design principles.
UD-3 A built environment that respects La Mesa’s natural environment and climate.
SPECIFIC PLANS
The following specific plans contain design guidance:
Downtown Village Specific Plan - Includes 161 acres and street right- of-way in the downtown area. Envisioned as the symbolic center of La Mesa for shopping, cultural, governmental, and housing activities, the Specific Plan identifies land use, transportation, and public realm improvements to enhance the Downtown Village.
Grossmont Specific Plan - Initially developed in 1985 and updated in 1994 for the City’s largest commercial area which includes the Grossmont Shopping Center, Grossmont Trolley Center, and Grossmont Hospital Campus along with major
transportation corridors. The Specific Plan envisions a mix of higher density commercial, office, and residential uses in the area supported by public improvements to transportation, transit, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure.
LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE
The La Mesa Municipal Code (LMMC or Municipal Code) contains the ordinances that serve as the local laws of the City. The Municipal Code is required to be consistent with and serve to carry out the goals and policies of the General Plan. Several titles of the Municipal Code include development standards relevant to urban form, including the Zoning Ordinance (Title 24).
URBAN DESIGN PROGRAM
The City’s Urban Design Program objectives listed below serve the goal of “preserving and enhancing the existing community character and sense of place by developing projects and programs that build upon positive design features.”
1. Promote and preserve the positive community identity and imageability of the City of La Mesa.
2. Enhance the visual quality and continuity of the community through consistent circulation patterns, definition of community edges and boundaries, distinct gateways and nodes, and
removal of visually disruptive elements.
3. Promote and protect the identity of the community's unique neighborhoods and districts.
4. Insure high quality community design for new construction and renovation, and conservation of historically and architecturally important districts, groupings, streetscapes, and structures.
5. Encourage energy conservation and safety conscious design methods for new development.
6. Continue the recognition of the hills and vegetation as dominant physical features and elements of the city.
7. Provide programs and plans that give direction and guidelines for the preparation, review, and establishment of specific design areas within the community.
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8 Administrative Exceptions
From the street level, buildings taller than two stories can feel out of scale for pedestrians. Setting back the third story and above helps reduce this effect. Projects that follow this design approach and that do not exceed the maximum height of the zone may request up to four exceptions from the Objective Design Standards. Projects that request waivers for height or building stepback standards under California Government Code Section 65915 (Density Bonus Law) are not eligible for administrative exceptions.
Definition of a Standard: Each individually numbered standard in Section 2 (e.g., A.3.1) counts as a separate standard. If a standard has multiple lettered substandard (e.g., A.3.1a, A.3.1b), each substandard is treated as an independent standard. A project may not receive more than four Administrative Exceptions.
Requesting an Exception: Requests must be made in writing as part of the project application.
The written justification should clearly identify each standard for which an exception is requested and explain how the request meets the findings below.
The Director of Community Development has decision making authority over Administrative Exception requests and shall determine if the exception request meets the requirements for approval.
Requirements for Approval of An Exception
An exception shall only be granted if the following are true for each standard:
1. The project possesses design and development features that offset impacts associated with the modification, waiver, or substitution of the Objective Design Standards
2. The project meets the intent of the design standard(s) under consideration to be waived, or a similar design standard is implemented in substitution
3. The standard is not otherwise required by the La Mesa Municipal Code.
Density Bonus: The administrative exception process set forth in this section is a separate process from the
concession/incentive and waiver process pursuant to Density Bonus Law (Government Code Section 65915 and/or other
applicable state laws. If state density bonus concession/incentive or waiver is for an Objective Design Standard established by this program, each Objective Design waiver request would be
counted toward the four (4) allowed exceptions from the Objective Design Standards.
Discretionary Review: Applicants may voluntarily elect to remove the project from the Objective Design Review
Standards check-list review. Projects under discretionary review are subject to LMMC 24.02.036 Design Review, and the City’s urban design guidelines. To support high-quality, contextsensitive design, the Objective Design Standards should be considered for projects undergoing discretionary review .
La Mesa General Plan
La Mesa Specific Plans
Zoning (Title 24)
Signs (Title 15)
Subdivision (Title 22)
Historic Preservation (Title 25)
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9 Glossary of Terms
The purpose of this glossary is to give precise definitions for important terminology used throughout this document. For readers looking for clarification or a deeper comprehension of a certain language, topic, or terminology, it is a useful resource. Please be aware that this glossary may not cover all terminology used, despite every attempt to include the most pertinent and commonly used terms.
Belt Course – A horizontal band of masonry or molding
extending horizontally around, and often projecting from, the façade of a building.
Berm - A mound or ridge of earth, often used for landscaping or drainage.
Common Edge – The continuous and active line where buildings meet the sidewalk.
Contour Grading – A type of earthwork that modifies the land to create rounded, natural-looking surfaces that are smooth and flowing instead of flat or angular.
Cornice – The exterior trim at the meeting of a roof and wall, consisting of soffit, fascia and crown molding.
Daylit Basement – Also known as a walk-out basement within a house, a daylit basement is usually situated on a slope, so that part of the floor is above ground, with a doorway or window to the outside.
Dormer – A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.
Earth Tone – Earth tones refer to a color scheme that draws from a color palette of browns, tans, warm grays and whites, greens, oranges, and other shades derived from nature, some reds, and some blues. The colors in an earth tone scheme are muted and flat, reflecting the natural hues found in dirt, moss, trees, rocks, and other earth forms.
Eaves – The part of a roof that meets or overhangs the walls of a building.
Equipment Well – A sunken enclosure used to conceal large mechanical equipment from view.
Façade / Façade Plane – The face or elevation of a building, including its design features. The façade plane is a continuous, flat, and unbroken surface of a façade.
Façade Articulation – Breaking up the face of a building into smaller, more visually interesting elements to reduce its perceived mass and enhance its visual appeal.
Façade Materials – Materials and components, such as brick, stone, glass, wood, metal, or stucco, used to construct and adorn the exterior of a building’s façade.
Façade Plane Offset – The intersection of two approximately parallel vertical exterior surfaces of a building with a third (usually short) vertical exterior surface. A façade plane offset forms a stepped building wall, or an indentation in, or a protrusion from, the building wall or veneer.
Fenestration– The arrangement of windows and doors on the elevations of a building.
Fully Shielded – A light that is constructed so that light rays directly emitted by the fixture are projected below a horizontal plane running through the lowest point on the fixture where light is emitted.
Gable – A roof form with two (2) slopes—front and rear—joining at a single ridge line parallel to the entrance facade.
Ground Plane – A reference plane representing the average of the finished ground level around a building’s exterior walls.
Hardscape – Any impervious paved surface including concrete or asphalt.
Hillside Edge – The point where the slope of the hill meets a different terrain, such as a plateau, valley, or flatland.
Landform Grading – An engineering approach to earthwork that focuses on mimicking the natural colors, shapes, and patterns of existing landforms.
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10 Micromobility – Lightweight vehicles designed for short trips over short distances.
Natural Site Amenities – Natural features such as hillsides and canyons, trees, bodies of water, scenic views, rock outcroppings, and similar features unique to a site.
Parapet – A low wall, located at the top of any sudden drop in elevation, such as at the top of a building’s facade.
Pedestrian Realm – A 12-foot-wide area located between the face of the curb of a Circulation Element designated street and the face of the building.
Pilaster – A column or pier that is attached to a wall.
Primary Street Frontage – The frontage of a building facing the public right-of-way. Where a parcel shares a property line with two public rights-of-way, the primary street frontage refers to the frontage facing the street with the higher volume of traffic. Alleys are not considered primary streets.
Ridgeline – The line of high ground along the topmost edge of a hill or mountain that marks the crest of the ridge.
Right-of-Way – A type of easement granted or reserved over land for transportation purposes. This can be land designated for a road or highway, public footpath, rail transport, or a canal, as well as electrical transmission lines, and/or oil and gas pipelines.
Rock Outcropping – Visible section of bedrock or rock formation that appears at the surface of the ground.
Roof Pitch – The angle or slope of a roof, typically expressed as a ratio of rise to run.
Secondary Street Frontage – Where a parcel shares a property line with two public rights-of-way, the secondary street frontage refers to the frontage facing the street with the lower volume of traffic. Alleys are not considered a secondary street.
Setback – The distance which a structure is located from a property line.
Stem Wall – A structural building wall used on sloping sites to support the structure’s base and hold back the earth.
Storefront Bay – The area or space between structural supports in commercial architecture.
Street Frontage – The frontage of a building facing the public right-ofway. Where a parcel shares a property line with two public rights-ofway, the primary street frontage refers to the frontage facing the street with the higher volume of traffic. Alleys are not considered primary streets.
Streetwall or Edge of the Street Right of Way – The boundary where a building or other structure meets the edge of a street, forming a wall-like structure that defines the street’s space.
Terraced Walls – A series of retaining walls at different levels, used to divide a slope into sections, or terraces.
Topography – The shape, forms, and features of land surfaces such as hills and valleys.
Utilitarian Elements – Mechanical equipment, utility cabinets, trash enclosures, and similar fixtures necessary for operation of a building or use.
Wall Plane – A continuous flat, and unbroken surface of wall. A wall plane is interrupted when a projection, indentation, or change in the wall’s direction breaks its continuity. For example, a bay window would interrupt the wall plane of the adjacent wall.
SECTION 2
OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
STANDARDS
1 Section 2 provides a list of clear, measurable objective design standards intended to meet the requirements of State law. Each standard is supported by an explanation of design purpose and intent that provides insight into how the standard furthers the goals and objectives of the Urban Design Program and policies in the General Plan Land Use and Urban Design Element. The standards are organized into Site Design, Building Design, and Landscape Design topic areas that begin with the larger scale context of a project site before focusing in on the architectural form and details of buildings and public spaces that shape the form and function of a project.
Section 2
OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
SECTION 2
OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS – SITE DESIGN
2 Site Design considers the arrangement of space and uses within a site and their relationships to streets, neighboring sites, buildings, and community resources. It is the first step towards determining how a site will function and how the development will fit into its surroundings. Given La Mesa’s hillside topography, the location, type, and scale of earthwork and retaining walls is a key consideration of site design. Parking, circulation, open space, and micromobility are also included within this category.
*These standards apply to all eligible projects. However, for eligible projects within the Downtown Village Specific Plan Overlay if there are differences between the Citywide Objective Design Standards and the Downtown Village Specific Plan Objective Design Standards (DVSP, ODS) The DVSP ODS will take precedence.
Site Design Topic Areas
1. Natural Topography and Grading
2. Street Orientation
3. Open Space
4. Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation
5. Vehicular and Bicycle Parking
A. SITE DESIGN STANDARDS
SECTION 2
OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS – SITE DESIGN
3 A.1 Natural Site Features and Grading
Conservation of natural site amenities such as natural
open space, canyons, unique landforms, rock
outcroppings, views, mature trees, and natural features unique to a site can be achievable while still meeting the functional requirements of the site. A project that fits within the natural conditions of a site, especially when hillside conditions are present, helps to ensure that
panoramic views and vistas are preserved.
Site planning must recognize the value of healthy
existing vegetation and natural rock formations. Where
possible, these resources must be kept and
incorporated into site and landscaping plans and used
to improve the site’s appearance or enhance its
proposed use and function.
Change is a natural part of development, but designing
a site as a “blank slate” may remove important features that provide context to the surrounding area. While
preserving natural slopes is preferred whenever
possible, the use of terraced retaining walls combined
with dense vegetation can provide an effective
alternative for managing grading while maintaining a
welcoming and visually appealing environment.
Grading that works with the topography instead of making the topography work for building pads are better for preserving the character of La Mesa’s valleys, hills and ridgelines.
Landform grading and contour grading lowers the need for extensive cut and fill volumes, provides positive drainage for groundwater recharge and keeps some of the natural landforms character of steeper sloped sites.
SECTION 2
OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS – SITE DESIGN
4 A.1 Natural Site Features and Grading
A.1.1 New development shall preserve natural features of a site (except within a building footprint), including all of the following:
a. At least 50% of natural rock outcroppings greater than 24 inches in diameter;
b. At least 50% of healthy mature trees with circumference of 12 inches or more (trees are presumed healthy unless deemed unhealthy by a certified arborist); and
c. All water courses.
A.1.2 Projects on sites with an average slope, as defined in the LMMC, above 10% shall comply with one of the following:
a. At least 50% of the sloped area outside the building footprint shall remain in its current condition; or
b. All graded areas shall utilize contour grading and/or landform grading to recreate variable natural slopes.
A.1.3 Projects on sites located along a ridgeline with average slopes above 10% shall comply with one of the following:
a. At least 50% of the current ridgeline seen from other locations shall be preserved; or
b. All graded slopes shall be situated at least 20 feet below or to the hillside edge and shall utilize landform grading and/or contour grading.
A.1.4 New buildings and additions shall be integrated into the topography of the project site through the following:
a. Utilize existing pad areas or incorporate stem wall construction to create a split-level appearance of structures; and
b. Screen foundations and undersides of structures using two or more of the following methods:
- Integrate porches, stoops, terraces, or patios at the ground floor facing the public right-of-way or common open space. - Provide an attached garage as a transitional element
between the elevated first floor and the prevalent existing ground plane.
- Provide wall materials matching the materials of the floors above and a minimum 5-foot-wide landscape area
immediately adjacent to the building face planted with
native plant types.
A.1.5 All graded slopes shall be planted and irrigated consistent with the requirements of section C.3 of these standards.
A.1.6 Retaining walls shall be designed to integrated into the natural surroundings and topography of a site as follows:
a. Retaining walls shall be limited to a height limit as allowed in the LMMC. Where an additional retained portion is necessary, terraced walls shall be used. Terraced walls shall be set back at least 3 feet from the lower segment with a maximum 2:1 slope that is landscaped and irrigated between walls.
b. Retaining walls and planters shall be designed so that all visible faces are finished with stone, jute, bamboo, wood, terracotta, rice hulls, and grasses. If block wall systems are proposed, irrigated landscaping shall be installed to obscure at least 50% of exposed faces.
c. Retaining wall finish materials shall use earth tones such as whites, browns, tans, beiges, taupe, khaki, green olive, moss and rust that blend into the natural terrain. Highly contrasting colors, such as bright white walls, are not permitted.
A.1.7 Retaining walls shall not run in a straight continuous direction for more than 40 feet without including at least two of the following every 40 feet:
a. A break, offset, or landscape pocket in the wall plane of at least 3 feet in length and 2 feet in depth.
b. Landscaping at a minimum height of 3 feet (at the time of installation) along a minimum of 50% of the total length of the retaining wall; and
c. Varying the wall height and layout (horizontal plane) to break up at least 50% of the flat appearance of the wall.
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OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS – SITE DESIGN
STANDARDS
5 A.2 Street Orientation
Building at the street edge of the street right-of-way or streetwall reinforces a walkable environment, enhances
pedestrian connectivity, and helps to integrate the site with the surrounding neighborhood. Pedestrian continuity and sense of place is interrupted when buildings are set too far back from the street or behind parking areas.
Placement of buildings close to the street helps to
activate the street through the use of windows, doors, and entrances that are pedestrian facing.
A.3 Open Space
Open space consists of all accessible undeveloped
areas of a project site set aside for the use of the
project’s residents and guests. The purpose of open
space is to provide an area to gather, play, exercise, eat, or find respite and includes amenities that support
physical activity and social interaction. Outdoor open
spaces are essential for families with children. To be
useful, open space must be conveniently located, of
adequate size for the intended activity, and protected
from the elements.
Smaller sites can successfully combine commercial mixed-use space at the pedestrian realm, driveway access, and ground floor residential entries.
Seating areas and walking paths provide opportunities for social interaction.