Agenda packet — La Mesa City Council, January 13, 2026

LA MESA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA

A Regular Meeting of the City Council

Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 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. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

3. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS

4. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

5. PRESENTATIONS

5.1 STATE OF THE STREETS PRESENTATION

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
NOTE: In accordance with state law, an item not scheduled on the agenda may be brought forward by the general public for comment; however, the City Council will not be able to discuss or take any action on the item at this meeting.

If appropriate, the item will be referred to Staff or placed on a future agenda.

7. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES

8. 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.

9. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 9.1 through 9.6)
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 9.1 through 9.6.

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

ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING
Recommended Motion:

Approve.

9.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR

MEETING AND CITY OF LA MESA SUCCESSOR AGENCY SPECIAL
MEETING HELD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025
1 Recommended Motion:

Approve.

9.3 APPROVAL OF THE 2026 LIST OF PROCLAMATIONS 10
Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Recommended Motion:

Approve.

9.4 RESOLUTION UPDATING THE LIST OF INDIVIDUALS AUTHORIZED

TO INVEST MONEY IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND
12 Staff Reference: Ms. Esenwein
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

9.5 RESOLUTIONS AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026

COMPENSATION PLAN
15 Staff Reference: Ms. Spaniol
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolutions.
a. RESOLUTION APPROVING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS TO
THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 COMPENSATION PLAN TO
REFLECT NEW MINIMUM WAGE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1,
2026
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.
b. RESOLUTION APPROVING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS TO

THE PART-TIME LIFEGUARD POSITIONS IN THE FISCAL
YEAR 2025-2026 COMPENSATION PLAN
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

9.6 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH KIMLEYHORN AND ASSOCIATES FOR ON-CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING

SERVICES
30 Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

10. STAFF REPORTS

10.1 CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING

COUNCILMEMBERS TO OUTSIDE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND

COMMITTEES, AND TO COUNCIL AD HOC AND STANDING

SUBCOMMITTEES
37 Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Recommended Motion:

The Mayor and Council appoint and/or reappoint Councilmembers to outside boards, commissions, and committees, as well as to Council ad hoc and standing committees.

11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)

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

13. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS

14. ADJOURNMENT
1 La Mesa City Council and City of La Mesa Successor Agency Meeting Minutes
Date:

Location:

December 9, 2025, 6:00 p.m.

City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California

Present: Mayor Mark Arapostathis
Vice Mayor Lauren Cazares
Councilmember Patricia N. Dillard
Councilmember Laura Lothian
Councilmember Genevieve Suzuki
Staff: 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 6:00 p.m.

1.1 INVOCATION - VICE MAYOR CAZARES

1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
There were no comments.

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

4. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

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2 There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.

5. PRESENTATIONS

5.1 HEARTLAND FIRE AND RESCUE INSURANCE SERVICES OFFICE (ISO) CLASS 1 RECERTIFICATION PRESENTATION
Chief Koch expressed his appreciation for Heartland Fire & Rescue’s Class One recertification and introduced Andy Bolton, Senior Field Representative with ISO, who provided a PowerPoint presentation on the recertification and ISO evaluation process. Mr. Bolton reported that Heartland Fire & Rescue, which serves El Cajon, La Mesa, and Lemon Grove, achieved an ISO Class 1 Public Protection Classification effective February 1, 2026, noting that Class 1 is the highest rating, earned by less than one percent of communities nationwide, and may improve insurance outcomes for property owners. He also presented Chief Koch with a plaque recognizing the Class 1 certification.

Following Council questions and comments, no action was taken.

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
There were no public comments.

7. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
There were no conflicts of interest disclosed.

8. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
The following members of the public spoke on Item 9.10:

Dennis Frey
Nathan Rourke
Lisa Flanagan
Dawn Caldwell
Zoe Varela Beltz
Emily Vargas
Dorothy Salazar
Allie Santos
Tinley

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3 Cora Frey
Avery Santos
Ryan
Reagan

9. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 9.1 through 9.14)
*If a public hearing item is part of the Consent Calendar, the public hearing shall be deemed held if the item is not removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion and possible action (Items 9.4, 9.6, 9.9, and 9.14).

Consent Calendar Items 9.5 and 9.10 were pulled for separate consideration.

Vice Mayor Cazares made comments on Item 9.12.

Moved By Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By Vice Mayor Cazares
Approve Consent Calendar Items 9.1 through 9.14, except for Items 9.5 and

9.10. For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Cazares, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki
Approved (5 to 0)

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

ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING
Approve.

9.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR

MEETING AND LA MESA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY SPECIAL
MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025
Approve.

9.3 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH

INFRASTRUCTURE PRODUCTIONS, LLC, FOR VIDEO AND

MULTIMEDIA SERVICES
Resolution No. 2025-144
Adopt Resolution.

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4 9.4 *PROJECT 2025-1470 (CHURCHILL) - REQUEST TO DESIGNATE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4250 EASTRIDGE DRIVE (APN 475-230-09- 00) AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK AND ESTABLISH A PROPERTY

PRESERVATION (MILLS ACT) AGREEMENT
Resolution No. 2025-145 and Resolution No. 2025-146
Adopt Resolutions.
a. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE H.J. MOREHOUSE/O'NEIL
HOUSE AT 4250 EASTRIDGE DRIVE AS A HISTORIC

LANDMARK
Resolution No. 2025-145
Adopt Resolution.
b. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A HISTORIC

LANDMARK PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT WITH

THE OWNER OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK KNOWN AS THE
H.J. MOREHOUSE/O'NEIL HOUSE AT 4250 EASTRIDGE DRIVE
Resolution No. 2025-146
Adopt Resolution.

9.6 *2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, WHICH INCLUDES: (1) THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (WITH APPENDIX J) INCORPORATING THE 2024
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE; (2) THE 2025 CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE INCORPORATING THE 2024 UNIFORM PLUMBING
CODE; (3) THE 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
INCORPORATING THE 2024 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE; (4) THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE INCORPORATING THE 2023
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE; (5) THE 2025 CALIFORNIA
RESIDENTIAL CODE INCORPORATING THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE; (6) THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; (7) THE 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE INCORPORATING THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING
BUILDING CODE; (8) THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; (9) THE 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL CODE; AND (10) THE 2025

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5 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE; AND AMENDING
TITLE 14 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ALL OTHER

ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH
Ordinance No. 2025-2923
Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.

9.7 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA ADDING A NEW SECTION 24.053.080.D TO THE LA MESA

MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION TO

APPROVE CANCELLATION OF AFFORDABLE OR SENIOR HOUSING

AGREEMENTS
Ordinance No. 2025-2924
Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.

9.8 RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE GENERAL FUND RESERVES AND APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH OPENGOV, INC. FOR SOFTWARE

SERVICES
Resolution No. 2025-147
Adopt Resolution.

9.9 *2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA

FIRE CODE, KNOWN AS THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 9 (CCR, T-24, P-9), INCORPORATING THE
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2025 EDITION PUBLISHED BY THE

INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS,
ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS; AND AMENDING TITLE 11 OF THE LA

MESA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES IN

CONFLICT THEREWITH
Ordinance No. 2025-2925
Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.

9.11 POLICE CHIEF’S QUARTERLY OPERATIONS REPORT (JULY 2025 – SEPTEMBER 2025)
Receive and file.

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6 9.12 RESOLUTION ADDING SUBSECTION 12.28.030(74.21) TO THE LA

MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, DESIGNATING OAKLAND ROAD A STOP

STREET AT KIOWA DRIVE
Resolution No. 2025-148
Adopt Resolution.

9.13 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH

MOBILE MODULAR MANAGEMENT CORPORATION FOR THE

PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF A MOBILE MODULAR OFFICE

SPACE FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS YARD (CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 8612)
Resolution No. 2025-149
Adopt Resolution.

9.14 *RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH PRECISION

ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR THE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF A

SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM AT THE PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS
YARD
Resolution No. 2025-150
Adopt Resolution.

9.5 RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S APPROVAL OF
PROJECT 2023-2716 (CROSSBY PROPERTY LLC)

RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S
APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2023-2716 FOR AN 18-UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 7285 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, APNs 474-181- 17-00, 474-181-18-00, AND 474-181-19-00 IN THE C-F-D-MU (GENERAL COMMERCIAL/FLOODWAY OVERLAY/URBAN DESIGN

OVERLAY/MIXED USE OVERLAY) ZONE
Councilmember Lothian asked questions regarding project specifics, including parking requirements, proximity to public transportation, provisions for very low-income housing, and the project timeline.

Director of Community Development Santos responded to Councilmember Lothian’s questions.

Resolution No. 2025-143
Moved By Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By Councilmember Dillard

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7 Adopt Resolution.

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

9.10 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIELD ALLOCATION AND USE

POLICY AND REPEALING THE EXISTING FIELD USE SCHEDULING
POLICY
The Mayor and City Council asked questions regarding the proposed Field Allocation and Use Policy, including the point system and implementation process.

Director of Parks and Recreation Thompson responded to the Council’s inquiries.

Resolution No. 2025-142
Moved By Vice Mayor Cazares
Seconded By Mayor Arapostathis
Adopt Resolution approving the Field Allocation and Use Policy and repealing the existing Field Use Scheduling Policy, with the condition that the Policy return to Council for reconsideration prior to April 30, 2026, and that Navajo Girls Fast Pitch Softball remain a City-sponsored league in perpetuity.

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

10. CONSENT CALENDAR - SUCCESSOR AGENCY
(Items 10.1 through 10.2)
Moved By Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By Vice Mayor Cazares
Approve Consent Calendar Items 10.1 through 10.2.

For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Cazares, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki

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8 Approved (5 to 0)

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

ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING
Approve.

10.2 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY

TO THE LA MESA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Resolution No. 2025-047 SA and Resolution No. 2025-048 SA Adopt Resolutions.
a. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET
FOR THE 12-MONTH FISCAL YEAR PERIOD FROM JULY 1,
2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 (ROPS 26-27 PERIOD), AND

APPROVING RELATED ACTIONS
Resolution No. 2025-047 SA
Adopt Resolution.
b. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS 26-
27) FOR THE 12-MONTH FISCAL YEAR PERIOD FROM JULY 1,
2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027, AND APPROVING RELATED

ACTIONS
Resolution No. 2025-048 SA
Adopt Resolution.

11. 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.

12. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3 (d))
There were no reports.

13. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
There were no remarks.

14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m.

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9 _________________________
City Clerk

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DATE: January 13, 2026
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Megan Wiegelman, CMC, City Clerk
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE 2026 LIST OF PROCLAMATIONS
At the City Council meeting of June 14, 2022, the Council directed staff to provide a list of proclamations in January of each year for Council consideration. Attached is the proposed list of proclamations for 2026.

Attachment

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2026 LIST OF PROCLAMATIONS
April 2026
Arbor Day
Art, Culture, and Creativity Month
Volunteer Appreciation Month
May 2026
Bike Month
Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Day
National Public Works Week
Older Americans Month
Poppy Month
Water Safety Month
June 2026
LGBTQ+ Month (will be brought to Council at the second regularly scheduled Council meeting in May)
Juneteenth National Independence Day
America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration
July 2026
Parks and Recreation Month (will be brought to Council at the second regularly scheduled Council meeting in June)
August 2026
Youth Day
September 2026
National Preparedness Month
October 2026
Fire Prevention Week
November 2026
Veterans Day

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DATE: January 13, 2026
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Shannon Esenwein, Director of Finance
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION UPDATING THE LIST OF INDIVIDUALS AUTHORIZED

TO INVEST MONEY IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND
Due to staffing changes and changes in job titles, it is necessary to update the resolution on file authorizing La Mesa representatives to move money into and out of the city’s accounts of the State of California’s Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF).

Current Authorized Representatives:

City Treasurer
Director of Finance
Senior Accountant
Accounting Technician/Finance
Administrative Coordinator/Finance
New Authorized Representatives:

City Treasurer
City Manager
Director of Finance
Finance Manager
Accounting Technician I/II/Senior (Finance)
Administrative Analyst (Finance)
The investment committee composed of the City Treasurer, City Manager, and Director of Finance make determinations regarding these investments. The additional staff members need authorization to perform the actual processes. This resolution update is a housekeeping measure only and will not change the way investments are handled.

Attachment: A. Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA UPDATING

THE LIST OF INDIVIDUALS AUTHORIZED TO INVEST MONEY IN THE LOCAL

AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND
WHEREAS, the Local Agency Investment Fund is established in the State Treasury under Government Code Section 16429.1 for the deposit of money of a local agency for purposes of investment by the State Treasurer; and
WHEREAS, the City Council does hereby find that the deposit and withdrawal of money in the Local Agency Investment Fund in accordance with the provisions of Section 16429.1 of the Government Code for the purpose for investment as stated therein is in the best interests of the City of La Mesa.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the City Council intends to authorize the deposit and withdrawal of La Mesa monies into the Local Agency Investment fund in the State Treasury in accordance with the provisions of Section 16429.1 of the Government Code for the purpose of investment as stated therein, and verification by the State Treasurer’s Office of all banking information in that regard.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following City of La Mesa officers or their successors in office shall be authorized to order the deposit or withdrawal of monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund and may execute and delivery any and all documents necessary or advisable in order to effectuate the purposes of this resolution and the transactions contemplated hereby:
 City Treasurer
 City Manager
 Director of Finance
 Finance Manager
 Accounting Technician I/II/Senior (Finance)
 Administrative Analyst
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 13th day of January 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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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. 2026- , 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: January 13, 2026
SUBJECT: Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Compensation Plan to Reflect New State Minimum Wage and Adjustment
of Part-Time Parks and Recreation Lifeguard
Classifications
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
SUMMARY:

Issues:

1. Should the City Council adopt the attached resolution, approving salary adjustments to the Compensation Plan for FY 2025-26 to reflect California’s new state minimum wage, effective January 1, 2026?

2. Should the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving salary adjustments to the Compensation Plan for FY 2025-26 to the part-time Lifeguard positions in the Parks and Recreation Department? Recommendation:

1. That the City Council adopt the attached resolution, approving salary adjustments to the Compensation Plan for FY 2025-26 to reflect California’s new state minimum wage, effective January 1, 2026.

2. That the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving salary adjustments to the Compensation Plan for FY 2025-26 to the part-time Lifeguard positions in the Parks and Recreation Department.

Fiscal Impact:

Positions impacted by the minimum wage increase are included in the budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget.

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Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: January 13, 2026
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The proposed salary adjustment to the part-time lifeguard positions can be absorbed within the existing Parks and Recreation budget through vacancy savings. No additional appropriation is requested at this time.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Ensure a strong financial outlook through careful planning, sustainable service levels, and fiscal sustainability.
 Nurture an organizational culture where employees are recognized for the delivery of high-quality services to the community.

BACKGROUND:

Minimum Wage: On January 14, 2025, the City Council approved the minimum wage update from $16.00 to $16.50 per hour, effective January 1, 2025.

On January 1, 2026, the minimum wage for the State of California increased from $16.50 to $16.90 per hour for all employers. This increase impacts the minimum range and steps of temporary employee positions such as interns, Lifeguard Aide, and Recreation Aide.

The compensation plan must be updated to reflect this change. The fiscal impact was included in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget.

Part-time Lifeguard Positions: The City relies on part-time lifeguard staff to operate pool facilities safely and effectively. The Lead Lifeguard classification plays a critical role by providing on-deck supervision, training support, and operational leadership during aquatics programming.

During recent recruitment efforts, staff was unable to attract qualified applicants for the Lead Lifeguard position. Given the competitive labor market for aquatics professionals and increasing wage pressure among neighboring agencies, staff initiated a salary survey to assess whether compensation was contributing to recruitment difficulties.

DISCUSSION:

Minimum Wage: The minimum wage increase for the State of California impacts parttime positions with hourly rates tied to the statutory minimum, as well as the higher classifications in the series. For example, with the minimum wage increase to Recreation Aide range impacts the hourly wage ranges for the higher-level part-time Recreation Leader and Recreation Specialist positions.

Part-time Lifeguard Positions: Staff conducted a salary survey comparing the City’s

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Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: January 13, 2026
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part-time Lead Lifeguard hourly rate with similar classifications at comparable public agencies. The survey findings showed the City’s Lead Lifeguard rate is approximately five percent (5%) below the market mean and approximately 2% below the market median.

To address this issue, staff recommend a five percent (5%) hourly wage increase for the Lead Lifeguard classification, bringing the position closer to the market average and addressing the recruitment difficulties.

Because Lead Lifeguard wages are directly tied to the hourly rates of subordinate classifications, this adjustment will result in the following corresponding increases to the lower level Lifeguard/Instructor and Lifeguard Aide part-time positions.

Current Hourly
Minimum/Maximum
Proposed Hourly
Minimum/Maximum
Lead Lifeguard $18.20 – $22.12 $19.11 – $23.23
Lifeguard/Instructor $17.33 – $21.07 $18.20 – $22.12
Lifeguard Aide $16.50 – $20.07 $17.33 – $21.07
CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving salary adjustments to the Compensation Plan for FY 2025-26 to the part-time lifeguard positions in the Parks and Recreation Department and adopt the attached resolution approving salary adjustments to the Compensation Plan for FY 2025-26 to reflect California’s new state minimum wage.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Gretchen Spaniol
City Manager Director of Human Resources
Attachments:

A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA APPROVING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-
26 COMPENSATION PLAN TO REFLECT NEW MINIMUM WAGE
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026.

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Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: January 13, 2026
Page: 4 of 4
B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA APPROVING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-
26 COMPENSATION PLAN TO REFLECT ADJUSTMENTS TO PARTTIME LIFEGUARD POSITIONS.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
APPROVING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026

COMPENSATION PLAN TO REFLECT NEW MINIMUM WAGE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa is a general law city which derives its power from state law and uses State Governmental Code to enumerate the City’s powers and form of government.

The City of La Mesa employs a Council-Manager form of government. In this arrangement, the City Council is responsible for determining policy, and the City Manager ensures that such policy is implemented;
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 20636 and California Code of Regulations Section 570.5 require California Public Employee Retirement System member agencies to maintain and publicly post publicly available pay schedules; and WHEREAS, on January 1, 2026, California’s state minimum wage increased from $16.50 per hour to $16.90 per hour for all employees.

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

1. That the City Council amend and adopt the City of La Mesa Compensation Plan for FY 2025-26 to include pay rate changes of several positions affected by the minimum wage increase effective January 1, 2026.

2. The compensation for all City of La Mesa employees as set forth and prescribed in the City of La Mesa Compensation Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, listing classifications, salary ranges/bands, and pay steps is hereby approved and accepted. A copy of said compensation plan is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and made a part hereof, as though the same were set forth in full herein.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the position listings, salary ranges/bands, and pay steps as set forth in the City of La Mesa Compensation Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 shall be in full force and effect.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 13
th day of January 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

APPROVING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE PART-TIME LIFEGUARD POSITIONS IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 COMPENSATION PLAN WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa is a general law city which derives its power from state law and uses State Governmental Code to enumerate the City’s powers and form of government.

The City of La Mesa employs a Council-Manager form of government. In this arrangement, the City Council is responsible for determining policy, and the City Manager ensures that such policy is implemented; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 20636 and California Code of Regulations Section 570.5 require California Public Employee Retirement System member agencies to maintain and publicly post publicly available pay schedules.

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

1. During recent recruitment efforts, staff was unable to attract qualified applicants for the Lead Lifeguard part-time position.

2. The City has conducted a salary survey comparing the City’s Lead Lifeguard hourly rate with similar classifications at comparable public agencies.

3. The survey findings showed the City’s Lead Lifeguard rate is approximately 5% below the market mean and approximately 2% below the market median.

4. This Resolution adopts a five percent (5%) increase to the Lead Lifeguard position salary range from $18.20 – $22.12 per hour to the new range of $19.11 - $23.23 per hour.

5. The Lead Lifeguard wage is directly tied to hourly rates of subordinate classification, and the salary adjustment results in increases to the Lifeguard/Instructor position salary range from $17.33 – $21.07 per hour to the new range of $18.20 - $22.12 per hour; and Lifeguard Aide from $16.50 – $20.07 per hour to the new range of $17.33 – $21.07 per hour.

6. The compensation for all City of La Mesa employees as set forth and prescribed in the City of La Mesa Compensation Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, listing classifications, salary ranges/bands, and pay steps is hereby approved and accepted. A copy of said compensation plan is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and made a part hereof, as though the same were set forth in full herein.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the position listings, salary ranges/bands, and pay steps as set forth in the City of La Mesa Compensation Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 shall be in full force and effect.

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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 13
th day of January 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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

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Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Accountant I 5,863 33.83 6,156 35.52 6,464 37.29 6,787 39.16 7,126 41.11 7,482 43.17 7,669 44.24 LMCEA 1000 8810 35 Accountant II 6,453 37.23 6,776 39.09 7,115 41.05 7,471 43.10 7,845 45.26 8,237 47.52 8,443 48.71 LMCEA 1003 8810 46 Accounting Assistant I 3,747 21.62 3,934 22.70 4,131 23.83 4,338 25.03 4,555 26.28 4,783 27.59 4,903 28.29 LMCEA 1006 8810 3 Accounting Assistant II 4,116 23.75 4,322 24.93 4,538 26.18 4,765 27.49 5,003 28.86 5,253 30.31 5,384 31.06 LMCEA 1009 8810 6 Accounting Technician 5,561 32.08 5,839 33.69 6,131 35.37 6,438 37.14 6,760 39.00 7,098 40.95 7,275 41.97 LMCEA 1012 8810 33 Administrative Aide 4,888 28.20 5,132 29.61 5,389 31.09 5,658 32.64 5,941 34.28 6,238 35.99 6,394 36.89 LMCEA 1015 8810 21 Administrative Analyst I 5,863 33.83 6,156 35.52 6,464 37.29 6,787 39.16 7,126 41.11 7,482 43.17 7,669 44.24 LMCEA 1018 8810 35 Administrative Analyst II 6,453 37.23 6,776 39.09 7,115 41.05 7,471 43.10 7,845 45.26 8,237 47.52 8,443 48.71 LMCEA 1021 8810 46 Administrative Coordinator 5,200 30.00 5,460 31.50 5,733 33.08 6,020 34.73 6,321 36.47 6,637 38.29 6,803 39.25 LMCEA 1024 8810 25 Administrative Office Assistant 4,009 23.13 4,209 24.28 4,419 25.49 4,640 26.77 4,872 28.11 5,116 29.52 5,244 30.25 LMCEA 1027 8810 5 Assistant Center Manager 4,542 26.20 4,769 27.51 5,007 28.89 5,257 30.33 5,520 31.85 5,796 33.44 5,941 34.28 LMCEA 1033 8810 15 Assistant Engineer 7,379 42.57 7,748 44.70 8,135 46.93 8,542 49.28 8,969 51.74 9,417 54.33 9,652 55.68 LMCEA 1039 9410 54 Assistant Planner 6,493 37.46 6,818 39.33 7,159 41.30 7,517 43.37 7,893 45.54 8,288 47.82 8,495 49.01 LMCEA 1042 9410 48 Associate Engineer 8,503 49.06 8,928 51.51 9,374 54.08 9,843 56.79 10,335 59.63 10,852 62.61 11,123 64.17 LMCEA 1045 9410 56 Associate Planner 7,142 41.20 7,499 43.26 7,874 45.43 8,268 47.70 8,681 50.08 9,115 52.59 9,343 53.90 LMCEA 1048 9410 53 Building Inspector I 5,900 34.04 6,195 35.74 6,505 37.53 6,830 39.40 7,172 41.38 7,531 43.45 7,719 44.53 LMCEA 1051 9410 36 Building Inspector II 6,490 37.44 6,815 39.32 7,156 41.28 7,514 43.35 7,890 45.52 8,285 47.80 8,492 48.99 LMCEA 1054 9410 49 Building Maintenance Lead Worker 5,483 31.63 5,757 33.21 6,045 34.88 6,347 36.62 6,664 38.45 6,997 40.37 7,172 41.38 LMCEA 1057 9420 31 Building Maintenance Supervisor 6,483 37.40 6,807 39.27 7,147 41.23 7,504 43.29 7,879 45.46 8,273 47.73 8,480 48.92 LMCEA 1060 9420 47 Building Maintenance Worker I 4,533 26.15 4,760 27.46 4,998 28.83 5,248 30.28 5,510 31.79 5,786 33.38 5,931 34.22 LMCEA 1063 9420 13 Building Maintenance Worker II 4,987 28.77 5,236 30.21 5,498 31.72 5,773 33.31 6,062 34.97 6,365 36.72 6,524 37.64 LMCEA 1066 9420 23 Business License Officer 4,530 26.13 4,757 27.44 4,995 28.82 5,245 30.26 5,507 31.77 5,782 33.36 5,927 34.19 LMCEA 1072 9410 14 Clerical Assistant I 3,304 19.06 3,469 20.01 3,642 21.01 3,824 22.06 4,015 23.16 4,216 24.32 4,321 24.93 LMCEA 1093 8810 1 Clerical Assistant II 3,566 20.57 3,744 21.60 3,931 22.68 4,128 23.82 4,334 25.00 4,551 26.26 4,665 26.91 LMCEA 1096 8810 2 Clinical Homeless Outreach Specialist 7,210 41.60 7,571 43.68 7,950 45.87 8,348 48.16 8,765 50.57 9,203 53.09 9,433 54.42 LMCEA 1097 9420 61 Code Compliance Officer I 5,399 31.15 5,669 32.71 5,952 34.34 6,250 36.06 6,563 37.86 6,891 39.76 7,063 40.75 LMCEA 1099 9410 28 Code Compliance Officer II 5,943 34.29 6,240 36.00 6,552 37.80 6,880 39.69 7,224 41.68 7,585 43.76 7,775 44.86 LMCEA 1102 9410 39 Community Cleanup Coordinator 5,266 30.38 5,529 31.90 5,805 33.49 6,095 35.16 6,400 36.92 6,720 38.77 6,888 39.74 LMCEA 1107 9420 26 Comm Develop Program Coordinator 7,419 42.80 7,790 44.94 8,180 47.19 8,589 49.55 9,018 52.03 9,469 54.63 9,706 56.00 LMCEA 1105 9410 55 Community Resource Supervisor 7,210 41.60 7,571 43.68 7,950 45.87 8,348 48.16 8,765 50.57 9,203 53.09 9,433 54.42 LMCEA 1103 9410 61 Crime Analyst 6,370 36.75 6,689 38.59 7,023 40.52 7,374 42.54 7,743 44.67 8,130 46.90 8,333 48.08 LMCEA 1111 8810 45 Community Engagement Specialist I 4,612 26.61 4,843 27.94 5,085 29.34 5,339 30.80 5,606 32.34 5,886 33.96 6,033 34.81 LMCEA 1114 9410 16 Community Engagement Specialist II 5,399 31.15 5,669 32.71 5,952 34.34 6,250 36.06 6,563 37.86 6,891 39.76 7,063 40.75 LMCEA 1117 9410 28 Custodian 3,566 20.57 3,744 21.60 3,931 22.68 4,128 23.82 4,334 25.00 4,551 26.26 4,665 26.91 LMCEA 1120 9420 2 Customer Service / Finance Assistant 4,200 24.23 4,410 25.44 4,631 26.72 4,863 28.06 5,106 29.46 5,361 30.93 5,495 31.70 LMCEA 1123 8810 7 Customer Service Specialist I 4,412 25.45 4,633 26.73 4,865 28.07 5,108 29.47 5,363 30.94 5,631 32.49 5,772 33.30 LMCEA 1126 8810 11 Customer Service Specialist II 4,759 27.46 4,997 28.83 5,247 30.27 5,509 31.78 5,784 33.37 6,073 35.04 6,225 35.91 LMCEA 1129 8810 17 Deputy City Clerk 6,453 37.23 6,776 39.09 7,115 41.05 7,471 43.10 7,845 45.26 8,237 47.52 8,443 48.71 LMCEA 1132 8810 34 Deputy Fire Marshal 7,531 43.45 7,908 45.62 8,303 47.90 8,718 50.30 9,154 52.81 9,612 55.45 9,852 56.84 LMCEA 1135 9410 64 Development Services Technician I 4,795 27.66 5,035 29.05 5,287 30.50 5,551 32.03 5,829 33.63 6,120 35.31 6,273 36.19 LMCEA 1148 9410 19 Development Services Technician II 5,266 30.38 5,529 31.90 5,805 33.49 6,095 35.16 6,400 36.92 6,720 38.77 6,888 39.74 LMCEA 1149 9410 57 Downtown Operations Assistant 4,353 25.11 4,571 26.37 4,800 27.69 5,040 29.08 5,292 30.53 5,557 32.06 5,696 32.86 LMCEA 1147 9410 9 Emergency Preparedness Coordinator 7,419 42.80 7,790 44.94 8,180 47.19 8,589 49.55 9,018 52.03 9,469 54.63 9,706 56.00 LMCEA 1184 9410 62 Engineering Aide 4,795 27.66 5,035 29.05 5,287 30.50 5,551 32.03 5,829 33.63 6,120 35.31 6,273 36.19 LMCEA 1150 9410 19 Engineering Technician I 5,412 31.22 5,683 32.79 5,967 34.43 6,265 36.14 6,578 37.95 6,907 39.85 7,080 40.85 LMCEA 1156 9410 29 Engineering Technician II 5,949 34.32 6,246 36.03 6,558 37.83 6,886 39.73 7,230 41.71 7,592 43.80 7,782 44.90 LMCEA 1159 9410 40 Environmental Program Coordinator 8,219 47.42 8,630 49.79 9,062 52.28 9,515 54.89 9,991 57.64 10,491 60.53 10,753 62.04 LMCEA 1160 9420 58 Environmental Specialist 6,512 37.57 6,838 39.45 7,180 41.42 7,539 43.49 7,916 45.67 8,312 47.95 8,520 49.15 LMCEA 1355 9420 50 Equipment Operator 5,041 29.08 5,293 30.54 5,558 32.07 5,836 33.67 6,128 35.35 6,434 37.12 6,595 38.05 LMCEA 1162 9420 24 Equipment Service Worker 3,954 22.81 4,152 23.95 4,360 25.15 4,578 26.41 4,807 27.73 5,047 29.12 5,173 29.84 LMCEA 1165 9420 4 Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F
City of La Mesa
Compensation Plan - LMCEA FY 2025-26
EFFECTIVE: 7/5/25, AS AMENDED & APPROVED on 6/24/25
Class
Code WC Code Range #
Step G
Class Title Payroll
Group
Step A
LMCEA
EXHIBIT "A"

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Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F
Class
Code WC Code Range #
Step G
Class Title Payroll
Group
Step A
Executive Secretary to the Police Chief 6,110 35.25 6,416 37.02 6,737 38.87 7,074 40.81 7,428 42.85 7,799 44.99 7,994 46.12 LMCEA 1023 8810 25 Facilities Manager 6,074 35.04 6,378 36.80 6,697 38.64 7,032 40.57 7,384 42.60 7,753 44.73 7,947 45.85 LMCEA 1168 9410 41 Facilities Specialist 5,200 30.00 5,460 31.50 5,733 33.08 6,020 34.73 6,321 36.47 6,637 38.29 6,803 39.25 LMCEA 1169 8810 25 Fire Inspector I 5,900 34.04 6,195 35.74 6,505 37.53 6,830 39.40 7,172 41.38 7,531 43.45 7,719 44.53 LMCEA 1052 9410 36 Fire Inspector II 6,490 37.44 6,815 39.32 7,156 41.28 7,514 43.35 7,890 45.52 8,285 47.80 8,492 48.99 LMCEA 1053 9410 49 Fleet Maintenance Supervisor 6,483 37.40 6,807 39.27 7,147 41.23 7,504 43.29 7,879 45.46 8,273 47.73 8,480 48.92 LMCEA 1226 9420 47 Heavy Equipment Operator 5,290 30.52 5,555 32.05 5,833 33.65 6,125 35.34 6,431 37.10 6,753 38.96 6,922 39.93 LMCEA 1195 9420 27 Homeless Outreach Technician 5,863 33.83 6,156 35.52 6,464 37.29 6,787 39.16 7,126 41.11 7,482 43.17 7,669 44.24 LMCEA 1196 9420 35 Human Services Manager 7,419 42.80 7,790 44.94 8,180 47.19 8,589 49.55 9,018 52.03 9,469 54.63 9,706 56.00 LMCEA 1204 9410 55 Information Technology Analyst 7,379 42.57 7,748 44.70 8,135 46.93 8,542 49.28 8,969 51.74 9,417 54.33 9,652 55.68 LMCEA 1208 9410 54 Information Technology Specialist I 6,153 35.50 6,461 37.28 6,784 39.14 7,123 41.09 7,479 43.15 7,853 45.31 8,049 46.44 LMCEA 1210 9410 44 InformationTechnology Specialist II 6,767 39.04 7,105 40.99 7,460 43.04 7,833 45.19 8,225 47.45 8,636 49.82 8,852 51.07 LMCEA 1213 9410 52 Irrigation Technician 4,808 27.74 5,048 29.12 5,300 30.58 5,565 32.11 5,843 33.71 6,135 35.39 6,288 36.28 LMCEA 1222 9420 20 Lead Mechanic 6,110 35.25 6,416 37.02 6,737 38.87 7,074 40.81 7,428 42.85 7,799 44.99 7,994 46.12 LMCEA 1225 9420 43 Mechanic I 4,982 28.74 5,231 30.18 5,493 31.69 5,768 33.28 6,056 34.94 6,359 36.69 6,518 37.60 LMCEA 1237 9420 22 Mechanic II 5,479 31.61 5,753 33.19 6,041 34.85 6,343 36.59 6,660 38.42 6,993 40.34 7,168 41.35 LMCEA 1240 9420 30 Park Maintenance Lead Worker 5,542 31.97 5,819 33.57 6,110 35.25 6,416 37.02 6,737 38.87 7,074 40.81 7,251 41.83 LMCEA 1243 9420 32 Park Maintenance Supervisor 6,483 37.40 6,807 39.27 7,147 41.23 7,504 43.29 7,879 45.46 8,273 47.73 8,480 48.92 LMCEA 1246 9420 47 Park Maintenance Worker I 3,954 22.81 4,152 23.95 4,360 25.15 4,578 26.41 4,807 27.73 5,047 29.12 5,173 29.84 LMCEA 1249 9420 4 Park Maintenance Worker II 4,374 25.23 4,593 26.50 4,823 27.83 5,064 29.22 5,317 30.68 5,583 32.21 5,723 33.02 LMCEA 1252 9420 10 Park Maintenance Worker III 4,808 27.74 5,048 29.12 5,300 30.58 5,565 32.11 5,843 33.71 6,135 35.39 6,288 36.28 LMCEA 1255 9420 20 Permit Technician 4,287 24.73 4,501 25.97 4,726 27.27 4,962 28.63 5,210 30.06 5,471 31.56 5,608 32.35 LMCEA 1258 8810 8 Planning Technician 5,266 30.38 5,529 31.90 5,805 33.49 6,095 35.16 6,400 36.92 6,720 38.77 6,888 39.74 LMCEA 1261 9410 57 Police Assistant 4,431 25.56 4,653 26.84 4,886 28.19 5,130 29.60 5,387 31.08 5,656 32.63 5,797 33.44 LMCEA 1264 8810 12 Professional Standards Unit Assistant 5,276 28.71 5,540 31.96 5,817 33.56 6,108 35.24 6,413 37.00 6,734 38.85 6,902 39.82 LMCEA 1262 8810 66 Public Works Crew Leader 6,110 35.25 6,416 37.02 6,737 38.87 7,074 40.81 7,428 42.85 7,799 44.99 7,994 46.12 LMCEA 1301 9420 60 Public Works Inspector I 5,916 34.13 6,212 35.84 6,523 37.63 6,849 39.51 7,191 41.49 7,551 43.56 7,740 44.65 LMCEA 1294 9420 37 Public Works Inspector II 6,515 37.59 6,841 39.47 7,183 41.44 7,542 43.51 7,919 45.69 8,315 47.97 8,523 49.17 LMCEA 1297 9420 51 Public Works Maint Lead Worker 5,542 31.97 5,819 33.57 6,110 35.25 6,416 37.02 6,737 38.87 7,074 40.81 7,251 41.83 LMCEA 1300 9420 32 Public Works Maintenance Supervisor 6,483 37.40 6,807 39.27 7,147 41.23 7,504 43.29 7,879 45.46 8,273 47.73 8,480 48.92 LMCEA 1303 9420 47 Public Works Maintenance Worker I 3,954 22.81 4,152 23.95 4,360 25.15 4,578 26.41 4,807 27.73 5,047 29.12 5,173 29.84 LMCEA 1306 9420 4 Public Works Maintenance Worker II 4,374 25.23 4,593 26.50 4,823 27.83 5,064 29.22 5,317 30.68 5,583 32.21 5,723 33.02 LMCEA 1309 9420 10 Public Works Maintenance Worker III 4,808 27.74 5,048 29.12 5,300 30.58 5,565 32.11 5,843 33.71 6,135 35.39 6,288 36.28 LMCEA 1312 9420 20 Records Technician 4,900 28.27 5,145 29.68 5,402 31.17 5,672 32.72 5,956 34.36 6,254 36.08 6,410 36.98 LMCEA 1317 8810 65 Recreation Supervisor 6,083 35.09 6,387 36.85 6,706 38.69 7,041 40.62 7,393 42.65 7,763 44.79 7,957 45.91 LMCEA 1330 9410 42 Safety Volunteer Coordinator 6,453 37.23 6,776 39.09 7,115 41.05 7,471 43.10 7,845 45.26 8,237 47.52 8,443 48.71 LMCEA 1336 9410 38 Senior Accounting Technician 6,116 35.28 6,422 37.05 6,743 38.90 7,080 40.85 7,434 42.89 7,806 45.03 8,001 46.16 LMCEA 1014 9420 63 Senior Building Inspector 7,142 41.20 7,499 43.26 7,874 45.43 8,268 47.70 8,681 50.08 9,115 52.59 9,343 53.90 LMCEA 1345 9410 53 Senior Tree Trimmer 5,266 30.38 5,529 31.90 5,805 33.49 6,095 35.16 6,400 36.92 6,720 38.77 6,888 39.74 LMCEA 1354 9420 26 Stormwater Program Manager 8,219 47.42 8,630 49.79 9,062 52.28 9,515 54.89 9,991 57.64 10,491 60.53 10,753 62.04 LMCEA 1356 9420 58 Transportation Specialist 4,618 26.64 4,849 27.98 5,091 29.37 5,346 30.84 5,613 32.38 5,894 34.00 6,041 34.85 LMCEA 1328 8810 59 Tree Trimmer 4,785 27.61 5,024 28.98 5,275 30.43 5,539 31.96 5,816 33.55 6,107 35.23 6,260 36.12 LMCEA 1360 9420 18 Wastewater Maintenance Worker I 3,954 22.81 4,152 23.95 4,360 25.15 4,578 26.41 4,807 27.73 5,047 29.12 5,173 29.84 LMCEA 1307 9420 4 Wastewater Maintenance Worker II 4,374 25.23 4,593 26.50 4,823 27.83 5,064 29.22 5,317 30.68 5,583 32.21 5,723 33.02 LMCEA 1310 9420 10 Wastewater Maintenance Worker III 4,808 27.74 5,048 29.12 5,300 30.58 5,565 32.11 5,843 33.71 6,135 35.39 6,288 36.28 LMCEA 1313 9420 20

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Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly 1182 Fire Battalion Chief (112 hour) 11,559 47.63 12,136 50.01 12,743 52.51 13,380 55.14 14,050 57.90 14,752 60.79 15,490 63.83 Fire 1182 7706 7 1176 Fire Battalion Chief (80 hour) 11,558 66.68 12,136 70.02 12,743 73.52 13,380 77.19 14,049 81.05 14,752 85.11 15,489 89.36 Fire 1176 7706 8 1181 Fire Battalion Chief w/ PM Cert (112 hour) 12,298 50.68 12,876 53.06 13,482 55.56 14,121 58.19 14,790 60.95 15,492 63.84 16,229 66.88 Fire 1181 7706 11 1179 Fire Battalion Chief w/ PM Cert (80 hour) 12,298 70.95 12,876 74.28 13,482 77.78 14,121 81.47 14,790 85.33 15,492 89.38 16,229 93.63 Fire 1179 7706 12 1174 Fire Captain 9,362 38.58 9,830 40.51 10,322 42.53 10,838 44.66 11,380 46.89 11,949 49.24 12,546 51.70 Fire 1174 7706 5 1175 Fire Captain / Paramedic 10,842 44.68 11,310 46.61 11,801 48.63 12,318 50.76 12,859 52.99 13,429 55.34 14,026 57.80 Fire 1175 7706 6 1173 Fire Captain w/ PM Cert 10,102 41.63 10,570 43.56 11,061 45.58 11,578 47.71 12,119 49.94 12,689 52.29 13,286 54.75 Fire 1173 7706 10 1186 Fire Engineer 8,231 33.92 8,642 35.61 9,074 37.39 9,528 39.26 10,004 41.23 10,505 43.29 11,030 45.45 Fire 1186 7706 2 1187 Fire Engineer / Paramedic 9,711 40.02 10,121 41.71 10,553 43.49 11,007 45.36 11,485 47.33 11,985 49.39 12,509 51.55 Fire 1187 7706 4 1188 Fire Engineer w/ PM Cert 8,971 36.97 9,381 38.66 9,813 40.44 10,267 42.31 10,745 44.28 11,245 46.34 11,769 48.50 Fire 1188 7706 9 1189 Firefighter 6,863 28.28 7,206 29.70 7,566 31.18 7,945 32.74 8,342 34.38 8,759 36.10 9,197 37.90 Fire 1189 7706 1 1190 Firefighter / Paramedic 8,117 33.45 8,523 35.12 8,949 36.88 9,397 38.72 9,867 40.66 10,360 42.69 10,878 44.83 Fire 1190 7706 3 1191 Fire Recruit (80 hour) 6,088 35.12 6,392 36.88 6,712 38.72 7,047 40.66 7,400 42.69 7,769 44.82 8,158 47.07 Temp w/ Benefits 1191 7706 13
EFFECTIVE: 7/4/2025, AS AMENDED & APPROVED on 6/10/2025 City of La Mesa
Compensation Plan - Fire Suppression FY 2025-2026
Step G Payroll
Group
Class
Code WC Code Range # Class
Code Class Title Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F

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Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly 1104 Communications Supervisor 7,043 40.63 7,395 42.67 7,765 44.80 8,153 47.04 8,561 49.39 8,989 51.86 Police N/S 1104 8810 6 1108 Community Services Officer 4,831 27.87 5,073 29.27 5,326 30.73 5,593 32.26 5,872 33.88 6,166 35.57 Police N/S 1108 9420 2 1276 Police Dispatcher 5,816 33.56 6,107 35.23 6,412 36.99 6,733 38.84 7,070 40.79 7,423 42.83 Police N/S 1276 8810 5 1284 Police Property Officer I 4,688 27.05 4,923 28.40 5,169 29.82 5,427 31.31 5,699 32.88 5,984 34.52 Police N/S 1284 9410 7 1285 Police Property Officer II 5,161 29.77 5,419 31.26 5,690 32.83 5,974 34.47 6,273 36.19 6,587 38.00 Police N/S 1285 9410 3 1293 Police Services Specialist 5,225 30.14 5,486 31.65 5,760 33.23 6,048 34.89 6,351 36.64 6,668 38.47 Police N/S 1293 8810 4 1291 Police Services Technician 4,830 27.87 5,071 29.26 5,325 30.72 5,591 32.26 5,871 33.87 6,164 35.56 Police N/S 1291 8810 1 Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly 1282 Police Officer 8,559 49.38 8,987 51.85 9,436 54.44 9,908 57.16 10,403 60.02 10,924 63.02 11,470 66.17 Police 1282 7720 1 1283 Police Officer Trainee 8,131 46.91 Police 1283 7720 3 1288 Police Sergeant 10,815 62.39 11,356 65.51 11,924 68.79 12,520 72.23 13,146 75.84 13,803 79.63 14,493 83.62 Police 1288 7720 2 Step B Step G
Sworn Positions
Class
Code
Class
Code
Step G
Payroll
Group
Class
Code Class Title
Step H Payroll
Group
Step A
City of La Mesa
Compensation Plan - Police FY 2025-2026
EFFECTIVE: 7/6/2025, AS AMENDED & APPROVED on 6/10/2025 Class
Code Class Title
Step A
WC
Code
Step F
Range #
Step B Step C Step D Step E Step H
WC
Code
Step C Step D Step E Step F
Range #

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Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E
Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly
2136 Development Coordinator 27.33 28.70 30.14 31.65 33.23 Temporary 2136 9410 33 1192 General Service Worker 16.90 16.90 16.90 16.90 16.90 Temporary 1192 9410 2 1216 Intern/Student Worker I 16.90 17.75 18.63 19.56 20.54 Temporary 1216 9410 3 1219 Intern/Student Worker II 17.75 18.63 19.56 20.54 21.57 Temporary 1219 9410 7 1118 Juvenile Services Officer 23.81 25.00 26.25 27.56 28.94 Temporary 1118 9410 28 1230 Lead Lifeguard 19.11 20.07 21.07 22.12 23.23 Temporary 1230 9410 25 1227 Lifeguard Aide 17.33 18.20 19.11 20.07 21.07 Temporary 1227 9410 5 1228 Lifeguard/Instructor 18.20 19.11 20.07 21.07 22.12 Temporary 1228 9410 9 1229 Live Scan Operator 16.90 17.75 18.63 19.56 20.54 Temporary 1229 8810 6 1321 Recreation Aide 16.90 17.75 18.63 19.56 20.54 Temporary 1321 9410 1 1324 Recreation Leader 17.75 18.63 19.56 20.54 21.57 Temporary 1324 9410 4 1327 Recreation Specialist 18.63 19.56 20.54 21.57 22.65 Temporary 1327 9410 8 1358 Student Management Fellow 23.81 25.00 26.25 27.56 28.94 Temporary 1358 9410 28 Range #
City of La Mesa
Compensation Plan - Temporary Staff FY 2025-26
EFFECTIVE: 1/1/26 AS AMENDED & APPROVED on 1/13/26
Payroll Group Class Code WC Code
Class
Code Class Title

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Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly City Councilmember 1,900 Elected 1084 9410 2
City Treasurer 1,100 Elected 1090 8810 1
Mayor 3,800 Elected 1234 9410 3
Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Accounting Technician - Confidential 5,838 33.68 6,130 35.37 6,437 37.14 6,759 38.99 7,097 40.94 7,452 42.99 7,638 44.07 Conf 1000 8810 35 Administrative Analyst I - Confidential 6,155 35.51 6,463 37.29 6,786 39.15 7,125 41.11 7,481 43.16 7,855 45.32 8,051 46.45 Conf 1003 8810 46 Administrative Analyst II - Confidential 6,776 39.09 7,115 41.05 7,471 43.10 7,845 45.26 8,237 47.52 8,649 49.90 8,865 51.14 Conf 1006 8810 3 Administrative Coordinator -Confidential 5,460 31.50 5,733 33.08 6,020 34.73 6,321 36.47 6,637 38.29 6,969 40.21 7,143 41.21 Conf 1009 8810 6 Executive Assistant to the City Manager 6,458 37.26 6,781 39.12 7,120 41.08 7,476 43.13 7,850 45.29 8,243 47.56 8,449 48.74 Conf 1012 8810 33 Human Resources Analyst 7,183 41.44 7,542 43.51 7,919 45.69 8,315 47.97 8,731 50.37 9,168 52.89 9,397 54.21 Conf 1015 8810 21 Human Resources Assistant 4,214 24.31 4,425 25.53 4,646 26.80 4,878 28.14 5,122 29.55 5,378 31.03 5,512 31.80 Conf 1018 8810 35 Human Resources Technician 5,587 32.23 5,866 33.84 6,159 35.53 6,467 37.31 6,790 39.17 7,130 41.13 7,308 42.16 Conf 1021 8810 46 Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Assistant City Manager 16,829 97.09 17,671 101.95 18,555 107.05 19,483 112.40 20,457 118.02 NS Mgmt 1036 9410 Assistant Director of Community Development 12,361 71.31 12,979 74.88 13,628 78.62 14,309 82.55 15,024 86.68 NS Mgmt 1146 9410 Assistant Director of Public Works 12,361 71.31 12,979 74.88 13,628 78.62 14,309 82.55 15,024 86.68 NS Mgmt 1145 9410 Assistant to the City Manager 10,346 59.69 10,863 62.67 11,406 65.80 11,976 69.09 12,575 72.55 NS Mgmt 1037 9410 Building Inspection Supervisor 8,726 50.34 9,162 52.86 9,620 55.50 10,101 58.28 10,606 61.19 NS Mgmt 1055 9410 Building Official 12,142 70.05 12,749 73.55 13,386 77.23 14,055 81.09 14,758 85.14 NS Mgmt 1069 9410 City Attorney 28,704 165.60 NS Mgmt 1078 8810
City Clerk 11,084 63.94 11,638 67.14 12,220 70.50 12,831 74.03 13,473 77.73 NS Mgmt 1081 8810 City Engineer 12,361 71.31 12,979 74.88 13,628 78.62 14,309 82.55 15,024 86.68 NS Mgmt 1086 9410 City Manager 26,127 150.73 NS Mgmt 1087 9410
Communications Manager 10,346 59.69 10,863 62.67 11,406 65.80 11,976 69.09 12,575 72.55 NS Mgmt 1106 8810 Range #
Step E Step F Step G
Payroll
Group
Class
Code WC Code
WC Code
Class Title
Step A Step B Step C Step D
Salary established by ordinance 2023-2905 (Eff 12/10/24) Salary established by ordinance 2023-2905 (Eff 12/10/24) Salary established by ordinance 2023-2905 (Eff 12/10/24) Class
Code WC Code
Salary Established by Contract Amended 8/12/25 (Effective 7/1/25) Salary Established by Contract Amended 8/12/25 (Effective 7/1/25) Range #
Step E Step F Step G
Payroll
Group
Class
Code
Class Title
Step A Step B Step C Step D
City of La Mesa
Compensation Plan - Elected Officials FY 2025-26
EFFECTIVE: 12/10/24, AS AMENDED & APPROVED on 11/26/2024 City of La Mesa
Compensation Plan - Confidential Staff FY 2025-2026
EFFECTIVE: 7/4/2025, AS AMENDED & APPROVED on 6/24/2025 City of La Mesa
Compensation Plan - Management Groups FY 2025-26
NS MGMT & FIRE MGMT EFFECTIVE: 7/4/25, AS AMENDED & APPROVED on 10/14/25 Class Title
Step A Step B
POLICE MGMT EFFECTIVE: 7/6/2025, AS AMENDED & APPROVED 06/10/2025 Range #
Step E Step F Step G
Payroll
Group
Step C Step D

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Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Monthly Hourly Class
Code Class Title WC Code
Step A Step B Step C Step D
City of La Mesa
Compensation Plan - Management Groups FY 2025-26
NS MGMT & FIRE MGMT EFFECTIVE: 7/4/25, AS AMENDED & APPROVED on 10/14/25 POLICE MGMT EFFECTIVE: 7/6/2025, AS AMENDED & APPROVED 06/10/2025 Range #
Step E Step F Step G
Payroll
Group
Parks and Recreation Manager 10,346 59.69 10,863 62.67 11,406 65.80 11,976 69.09 12,575 72.55 NS Mgmt 1140 9410 Deputy Fire Chief 15,002 86.55 15,752 90.88 16,540 95.42 17,367 100.19 18,235 105.20 NS Mgmt 1178 7706 Director of Community Development 14,890 85.90 15,634 90.20 16,416 94.71 17,237 99.44 18,099 104.42 NS Mgmt 1138 9410 Director of Parks and Recreation 14,890 85.90 15,634 90.20 16,416 94.71 17,237 99.44 18,099 104.42 NS Mgmt 1141 9410 Director of Finance 14,890 85.90 15,634 90.20 16,416 94.71 17,237 99.44 18,099 104.42 NS Mgmt 1142 9410 Director of Human Resources 14,890 85.90 15,634 90.20 16,416 94.71 17,237 99.44 18,099 104.42 NS Mgmt 1151 9410 Director of Public Works 14,890 85.90 15,634 90.20 16,416 94.71 17,237 99.44 18,099 104.42 NS Mgmt 1143 9410 Director of Public Works / CityEngineer 14,890 85.90 15,634 90.20 16,416 94.71 17,237 99.44 18,099 104.42 NS Mgmt 1144 9410 Engineering Project Manager 10,456 60.32 10,979 63.34 11,528 66.51 12,104 69.83 12,709 73.32 NS Mgmt 1153 9410 Environmental Manager 10,346 59.69 10,863 62.67 11,406 65.80 11,976 69.09 12,575 72.55 NS Mgmt 1158 9420 Finance Manager 10,449 60.29 10,972 63.30 11,521 66.47 12,097 69.79 12,702 73.28 NS Mgmt 1172 8810 Fire Chief 17,458 100.72 18,331 105.76 19,248 111.05 20,210 116.60 21,221 122.43 FIRE Mgmt 1177 7706 Fire Division Chief 13,188 76.08 13,847 79.89 14,539 83.88 15,266 88.07 16,029 92.48 FIRE Mgmt 1180 7706 Fire Marshal 13,442 77.55 14,114 81.43 14,820 85.50 15,561 89.78 16,339 94.26 NS Mgmt 1183 9410 Human Resources Manager 10,346 59.69 10,863 62.67 11,406 65.80 11,976 69.09 12,575 72.55 NS Mgmt 1201 8810 Human Resources/Risk Manager 11,384 65.68 11,953 68.96 12,551 72.41 13,179 76.03 13,838 79.83 NS Mgmt 1200 8810 Information Technology Manager 10,449 60.29 10,972 63.30 11,521 66.47 12,097 69.79 12,702 73.28 NS Mgmt 1207 9410 Management Analyst 7,360 42.46 7,728 44.58 8,114 46.81 8,520 49.15 8,946 51.61 NS Mgmt 1231 8810 Police Captain 16,802 96.93 17,642 101.78 18,524 106.87 19,450 112.21 20,423 117.83 Police Mgmt 1267 7720 Police Chief 20,056 115.71 21,059 121.49 22,112 127.57 23,218 133.95 24,379 140.65 Police Mgmt 1270 7720 Police Lieutenant 14,571 84.06 15,300 88.27 16,065 92.68 16,868 97.32 17,711 102.18 Police Mgmt 1279 7720 Police Services Manager 10,346 59.69 10,863 62.67 11,406 65.80 11,976 69.09 12,575 72.55 NS Mgmt 1290 9410 Public Works Operations Manager 10,346 59.69 10,863 62.67 11,406 65.80 11,976 69.09 12,575 72.55 NS Mgmt 1314 9420 Purchasing Officer 8,465 48.84 8,888 51.28 9,332 53.84 9,799 56.53 10,289 59.36 NS Mgmt 1315 8810 Records Program Manager 7,360 42.46 7,728 44.58 8,114 46.81 8,520 49.15 8,946 51.61 NS Mgmt 1318 8810 Risk Manager 10,346 59.69 10,863 62.67 11,406 65.80 11,976 69.09 12,575 72.55 NS Mgmt 1333 9410 Senior Accountant 8,465 48.84 8,888 51.28 9,332 53.84 9,799 56.53 10,289 59.36 NS Mgmt 1342 8810 Senior Management Analyst 8,465 48.84 8,888 51.28 9,332 53.84 9,799 56.53 10,289 59.36 NS Mgmt 1348 8810 Senior Planner 10,083 58.17 10,587 61.08 11,116 64.13 11,672 67.34 12,256 70.71 NS Mgmt 1351 9410 Superintendent of Public Works 9,468 54.62 9,941 57.35 10,438 60.22 10,960 63.23 11,508 66.39 NS Mgmt 1357 9420

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REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: January 13, 2026
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE
ORDER NO. 1 WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES

FOR ON-CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUMMARY:

Issues:

Should the City Council authorize Contract Change Order 1 to Kimley-Horn and Associates to provide on-call Traffic Engineering services in the amount of $49,000?
Recommendation:

Adopt the attached resolution authorizing a Contract Change Order 1 with KimleyHorn and Associates for on-call Traffic Engineering services in the amount of $49,000.

Fiscal Impact:

Funds for the services are available from the Traffic Engineering Professional Services Operating Account 3106-6430.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe.  Ensure a strong financial outlook through careful planning, sustainable service levels, and fiscal sustainability.

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Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: January 13, 2026
Page: 2 of 2
BACKGROUND:

In May 2024, the City advertised RFQ 25-01 for as-needed engineering consultant services. Kimley-Horn and Associates was selected as one of the qualified firms to provide on-call traffic engineering services and on September 25, 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.

In July 2025, Kimley-Horn and Associates was awarded a task order to provide asneeded traffic engineering services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Their scope of services included stop, signal, and crosswalk warrant evaluations, sight distance evaluations, and general traffic studies.

DISCUSSION:

Kimley-Horn and Associates has provided on-call Traffic Engineering services for the past year. Change Order No. 1 will extend their support through the end of fiscal year 2026.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing Contract Change Order No. 1 with Kimley-Horn and Associates for on-call Traffic Engineering services in the amount of $49,000.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ _______________________ _____
Greg Humora Michael Throne, PE
City Manager Director of Public Works
__ _______________
Michael Kinnard, PE
Engineering Project Manager
Attachments: A: Resolution
B: Contract Change Order 1

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND

ASSOCIATES FOR ON-CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES
________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, in May 2024, the City advertised RFQ 25-01 for as-needed engineering consultant services, selected Kimley-Horn and Associates as a qualified firm and on September 25, 2024 a master agreement was executed allowing the issuance of task orders for specific items of work on an as-needed basis;
WHEREAS, in July 2025, Kimley-Horn and Associates was awarded a task order for $50,000 to provide Fiscal Year 2025-2026 traffic engineering services, including stop, signal, and crosswalk warrant evaluations, sight distance evaluations, and general traffic studies; WHEREAS, Administrative Instruction F13 requires that approval by the City Council is needed for change orders for aggregate contract values exceeding $50,000; and WHEREAS, funding for Contract Change Order 1 is budgeted in Traffic Engineering Operating Account 3106-6430.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that a resolution authorizing Change Order No. 1 with Kimley-Horn and Associates for on-call traffic engineering services the amount of $49,000 is adopted.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 13th day of January 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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

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RE Contract: Date:

TE-100951-25-2 P.O. No.:

Michael Throne, Director of Public Works
Megan Ulery, Principal-in-Charge
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.

98.00%
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.

NEW CONTRACT AMOUNT (C + B + A) $ 99,000.00 % Change
Reso. No.:

TOTAL CCO's (+ or -) $ 49,000.00 % Change 98.00%
CCO's PREVIOUSLY APPROVED (+ or -) $ - % Change 0.00%
$ 49,000.00
Total Change
NET CHANGE THIS CCO (+ or -) % Change 98.00%
Task Order:

Mark Arapostathis, Mayor

KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES
TO:

ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT
$ 49,000.00
$ 50,000.00
1 Additional FY26 Traffic Engineering Services $ 49,000.00 Kimley Horn and Associates 2026-_____

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
1/13/2026
262027
Detailed Description of Changes & Quantities or Scope of Work FY26 As-Needed Traffic Engineerin Services
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1

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kimley-horn.com 401 B Street, Suite 600, San Diego, CA 92101 619 234 9411 January 5, 2026
Mr. Michael Kinnard, PE, PTOE
City of La Mesa
8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, CA 91942
RE: On-Call Traffic Engineering Services Change Order No. 1 – As-Needed Services Dear Mr. Kinnard:

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (“Kimley-Horn”) is pleased to submit this letter agreement (the “Agreement”) to the City of La Mesa (“City”) for professional services related to the City of La Mesa OnCall Traffic Engineering Services. This work will be performed as Change Order No. 1 under the OnCall Traffic Engineering contract (Standard Master Agreement for RFQ 25-01 As-Needed Specialized Professional Traffic Engineering Services) between the City’s Public Works and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. dated September 25, 2024.

Scope of Services
Kimley-Horn will provide the City with transportation planning and engineering support as part of the On-Call Traffic Engineering contract on an as-needed basis. Anticipated services include but are not limited to, the following:
• All-way stop and two-way stop warrant
evaluations
• Traffic signal warrant evaluations
• Crosswalk warrant evaluations
• Engineering and Traffic Surveys
• Sight distance evaluations
• Traffic signal timing
• Collision assessment
• Signing/striping design
• Traffic Studies
• Traffic Requests
• Grant Administration
Fee and Billing
The Kimley-Horn team will perform the services described in the Scope of Services for a fee not to exceed the amount of $49,000. Work is anticipated on this task until the budget amount of $49,000 is met or until services are no longer needed. Requests for services above the budgeted amount will be considered additional effort that will require a new task order or an amendment to an existing task order.

Kimley-Horn will not exceed the total maximum labor fee shown without authorization from the City.

However, Kimley-Horn reserves the right to reallocate amounts among tasks as necessary.

Labor fee will be billed on an hourly basis according to our then-current rates. Direct reimbursable expenses such as express delivery services, air travel, and other direct expenses will be billed at 1.15 times cost. A percentage of labor fee will be added to each invoice to cover certain other expenses as to these tasks such as telecommunications, in-house reproduction, postage, supplies, project related computer time, and local mileage. Administrative time related to the project may be billed hourly. All

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kimley-horn.com 401 B Street, Suite 600, San Diego, CA 92101 619 234 9411 permitting, application, and similar project fees will be paid directly by the Client. Should the Client request Kimley-Horn to advance any such project fees on the Client’s behalf, an invoice for such fees, with a fifteen percent (15%) markup, will be immediately issued to and paid by the Client.

Traffic counts and other subconsultant data collection efforts will be included as an expense on the invoices as part of the total fee above. An initial estimate has been assumed for data collection efforts, but this may be adjusted based on the task needs.

Fees will be invoiced monthly based upon the percentage of services performed as of the invoice date.

Payment will be due within 30 days of the date of the invoice.

Closure
On behalf of Kimley-Horn, we appreciate your continued business and thank you for allowing us to provide our services for this project. Please contact me if you have any questions at (619) 272-7188 or [email protected].

Very truly yours,
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.

Zachary McFann, P.E., T.E. Megan Ulery, P.E., LEEP AP
Project Manager Vice President
RCE #90466 RCE #73385
City of La Mesa
SIGNED: _____________________________
PRINTED NAME: ______________________
TITLE: ______________________________
DATE: _______________________________

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DATE: January 13, 2026
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Megan Wiegelman, CMC, City Clerk
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING

COUNCILMEMBERS TO OUTSIDE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND

COMMITTEES, AND TO COUNCIL AD HOC AND STANDING

SUBCOMMITTEES
According to Council policy adopted in December 2011, the Council shall review and consider outside appointments during the first regularly scheduled City Council meeting in January of each year. Attached is a list of Council assignments to outside boards, commissions and committees, and to the Council ad hoc and standing subcommittees from 2025.

The Council shall make the appointments and/or reappointments to the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) and the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG). The Mayor shall make all other appointments and/or reappointments with the approval of the City Council.

At the present time the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) authorizes councilmembers to participate and vote on their appointments to outside boards and commissions irrespective of the fact that such appointments may result in income to the councilmember. In order to exercise such authority, a Form 806, as provided by the FPPC, must be completed and made available on the City’s website. Following the appointments and/or reappointments at the January 13th Council meeting, a Form 806 will be prepared and posted.

Staff recommends the Mayor and Council appoint and/or reappoint Councilmembers to the outside boards, commissions and committees, as well as the Council ad hoc and standing subcommittees.

Attachments

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Councilmember Lothian 1/14/2025 Mayor with
Council Approval
No Compensation
Harry Griffen Park - JPA
Chair
Meets annually in May Councilmember Suzuki 1/14/2025 Mayor with Council Approval
No Compensation
Heartland
Communications Facility
(Primary)
Quarterly on the fourth Thursday at
4:00 p.m.

Councilmember Dillard 1/14/2025 Mayor with
Council Approval
$100/meeting
Heartland
Communications Facility
(Alternate)
Quarterly on the fourth Thursday at
4:00 p.m.

Councilmember Cazares 1/14/2025 Mayor with
Council Approval
$100/meeting
Heartland Fire Training
Facility Authority
(Primary)
Quarterly on the second Thursday at
4:00 p.m.

Councilmember Dillard 1/14/2025 Mayor with
Council Approval
$100/meeting
Heartland Fire Training
Facility Authority
(Alternate)
Quarterly on the second Thursday at
4:00 p.m.

Councilmember Cazares 1/14/2025 Mayor with
Council Approval
$100/meeting
La Mesa-Spring Valley
School District/City of La
Mesa Joint Steering
Committee (Primary)
Meets on an as needed basis Mayor Arapostathis 1/14/2025 Mayor with Council Approval
No Compensation
La Mesa Spring Valley
School District/City of La
Mesa Joint Steering
Committee (Alternate)
Meets on an as needed basis Councilmember Lothian 1/14/2025 Mayor with Council Approval
No Compensation
League of California
Cities San Diego County
Division
Second Monday of each month at
11:30 a.m.

Councilmember Lothian 1/14/2025 Mayor with
Council Approval
No Compensation

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2025 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO OUTSIDE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Board, Commission or
Committee Meeting Schedule Current Representatives
Date of
Appointment Appointed By Compensation
Metro Wastewater
JPA/Commission
(Primary)
First Thursday of each month at
noon
William Baber 1/14/2025 Mayor with
Council Approval
$150/meeting
(3 mtgs./mo. max)
Metro Wastewater
JPA/Commission
(Alternate)
First Thursday of each month at
noon
Councilmember Cazares 1/14/2025 Mayor with
Council Approval
$150/meeting
(3 mtgs./mo. max)
Metropolitan Transit
System (Primary)
Once a month on various Thursdays
at 9:00 a.m.

Councilmember Dillard 1/14/2025 Council $150/meeting
Metropolitan Transit
System (Alternate)
Once a month on various Thursdays
at 9:00 a.m.

Mayor Arapostathis 1/14/2025 Council $150/meeting
Mission Trails Regional
Park Task Force
Third Thursday of odd numbered
months at 10:00 a.m.

Councilmember Suzuki 1/14/2025 Mayor with
Council Approval
No Compensation
Mission Trails Regional
Park Citizens' Advisory
Committee
First Tuesday of odd numbered
months at 6:30 p.m.

Jessi Brown
(Representative)
Parker Ross
(Alternate)
1/14/2025 Mayor with
Council Approval
No Compensation
Regional Task Force on
Homelessness (RTFH)
Continuum of Care
(CoC) Advisory Board

Third Thursday of even months at
3:00 p.m.

Mayor Arapostathis 1/14/2025 Mayor with
Council Approval
No Compensation
SANDAG
(Primary)
Twice a month on various Fridays
and at varying times, depending on
the committee assignment.

Mayor Arapostathis 1/14/2025 Council $150/Board meeting; SANDAG
(First Alternate)
Twice a month on various Fridays at
varying times, depending on the
committee assignment.

Councilmember Cazares 1/14/2025 Council $150/Board meeting

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Councilmember Lothian 1/14/2025 Council $150/Board meeting San Diego Community
Power Board of
Directors
Fourth Thursday of each month at
5:00 p.m.

Councilmember Suzuki 1/14/2025 Mayor with
Council Approval
$150/Board Meeting
San Diego Community
Power Board of
Directors (Alternate)
Fourth Thursday of each month at
5:00 p.m.

Councilmember Cazares 1/14/2025 Mayor with
Council Approval
$150/Board Meeting
Sweetwater River
Watershed Advisory
Panel
Meet twice per year Councilmember Dillard 1/14/2025
(2 year term)
Mayor with
Council Approval
No Compensation

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2025 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO STANDING AND AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES Council Standing
Subcommittees Meeting Schedule Current Representatives Date of Appointment Appointed By Compensation
Animal Welfare
Subcommittee
Meets on an as-needed basis Councilmember Cazares
Councilmember Dillard
1/14/2025 Mayor w/ Council
Approval
No Compensation
Audit Subcommittee Meets twice a year Mayor Arapostathis Councilmember Suzuki
1/14/2025 Mayor w/Council
Approval
No Compensation
Development Approvals
Council Liaison
SubCommittee
Meets on an as-needed basis Councilmember Dillard
Councilmember Lothian
1/14/2025 Mayor w/ Council
Approval
No Compensation
Development Permit
Process Improvement
Subcommittee
Meet on an as-needed basis Councilmember Cazares
Councilmember Lothian
1/14/2025 Mayor w/ Council
Approval
No Compensation
Downtown Events
Subcommittee
Meets on an as-needed basis Councilmember Dillard
Councilmember Lothian
1/14/2025 Mayor w/Council
Approval
No Compensation
Future of MacArthur Park
Subcommittee
Meets on an as-needed basis Councilmember Dillard
Councilmember Suzuki
1/14/2025 Mayor w/ Council
Approval
No Compensation
Public Art Subcommittee Meets on an as-needed basis Councilmember Dillard Councilmember Lothian
1/14/2025 Mayor w/ Council
Approval
No Compensation

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2025 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO STANDING AND AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES Council Standing
Subcommittees Meeting Schedule Current Representatives Date of Appointment Appointed By Compensation
2025 Career Exposition
Subcommittee
Councilmember Cazares
Councilmember Dillard 2/11/2025 Mayor w/ Council Approval No Compensation America's 250th Birthday
Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Councilmember Cazares
Councilmember Lothian 5/13/2025 Mayor w/ Council Approval No Compensation Child Friendly City Ad Hoc
Subcommittee
Mayor Arapostathis
Councilmember Suzuki 5/13/2025 Mayor w/ Council Approval No Compensation Citizen Emergency
Preparedness
Subcommittee
Mayor Arapostathis
Councilmember Cazares
1/14/2025 Mayor w/ Council
Approval
No Compensation
Civic Center Master Plan Mayor Arapostathis
Councilmember Suzuki
1/14/2025 Mayor w/ Council
Approval
No Compensation
Climate Action Plan
Updates
Dissolved at 1/14/2025 Council
meeting; Reinstated at 7/22/25
Council meeting
Councilmember Cazares
Councilmember Dillard
7/22/2025 Mayor w/ Council
Approval
No Compensation
Group Home and Facilities
Regulations
Councilmember Cazares
Councilmember Lothian
9/23/2025 Mayor w/ Council
Approval
No Compensation
Review of the Design
Review Board
Councilmember Cazares
Councilmember Lothian
1/14/2025 Mayor w/ Council
Approval
No Compensation
Single Use Plastic
Ordinance
Councilmember Dillard
Councilmember Lothian
1/14/2025 Mayor w/ Council
Approval
No Compensation

AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES

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La Mesa City CouncilJanuary 13, 2026

La Mesa City Council
January 13, 2026