City Council - January 13, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council Agenda. Agenda Items may 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 6:01 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER SUZUKI
Public Comments:
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:
2. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Public Comments:
There were no comments.
3. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS
Public Comments:
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
Public Comments:
There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.
5. PRESENTATIONS
Public Comments:
5.1 STATE OF THE STREETS PRESENTATION
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 5.1 PowerPoint_State of the Streets Presentation.pdf Assistant Director of Public Works Ornelas presented the State of the Streets
report, outlining the City of La Mesa’s street system, maintenance zones, and coordinated work sequence for street and infrastructure maintenance, with an emphasis on preventative maintenance. Staff also summarized the results of the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) survey conducted in March 2025, which utilized advanced imaging and laser-based technologies to assess pavement conditions. The presentation concluded with information on how the public may report maintenance and repair needs through SeeClickFix and Public Works contact channels.
Council questions and comments ensued.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Public Comments:
Barbie Wheeler spoke regarding ongoing issues related to a house on Bellflower Drive.
7. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
Public Comments:
There were no conflicts of interest disclosed.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
There were no comments on Consent Calendar items.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
(Items 9.1 through 9.6)
Moved By
Vice Mayor Cazares
Seconded By
Councilmember Suzuki
Approve Consent Calendar Items 9.1 through 9.6.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, Vice Mayor Cazares, 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 Public Comments:
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 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_Dec09_2025.pdf
Approve.
9.3 APPROVAL OF THE 2026 LIST OF PROCLAMATIONS
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Public Comments
1. Memo_2026 List of Proclamations.pdf
2. Attachment A_2026 List of Proclamations.pdf
Approve.
9.4 RESOLUTION UPDATING THE LIST OF INDIVIDUALS AUTHORIZED TO INVEST MONEY IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo_Resolution Authorizing Investment of Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Local Agency Investment Fund 2026.pdf Resolution No. 2026-001
Adopt Resolution.
9.5 RESOLUTIONS AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 COMPENSATION PLAN Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Compensation Plan Update_Min. Wage and Part-time Parks and Rec Positions Adjustments.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Compensation Plan - Minimum Wage.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution_Compensation Plan - Lifeguard Classifications.pdf
4. Exhibit A to Resolutions - FY 25-26 Revised Compensation Plan 2026-01-13.pdf Resolution No. 2026-002 and Resolution No. 2026-003
Adopt Resolutions.
a.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 COMPENSATION PLAN TO REFLECT NEW MINIMUM WAGE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026 Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2026-002
Adopt Resolution.
b.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE PART-TIME LIFEGUARD POSITIONS IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 COMPENSATION PLAN Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2026-003
Adopt Resolution.
9.6 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES FOR ON-CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Change Order 1 Kimley-Horn - As Needed Traffic Engineering Services 2026-01-13.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Kimley-Horn CO1 Traffic Engineering Services.pdf
3. Attachment B - Change Order No. 1_Kimley-Horn Traffic Engineering Services.pdf
4. Fiscal Certification_CO1 Kimley-Horn Traffic Engineering Services.pdf Resolution No. 2026-004
Adopt Resolution.
10. STAFF REPORTS
Public Comments:
10.1 CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING COUNCILMEMBERS TO OUTSIDE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES, AND TO COUNCIL AD HOC AND STANDING SUBCOMMITTEES Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo_2026 Appointments to Outside Boards and Commissions 2026-01-13.pdf
2. Attachment A - Council Appointments to Outside Boards.2025.pdf
3. Attachment B - Council Appointments to Standing and Ad Hoc Committees.2025.pdf Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Vice Mayor Cazares
Appoint: (a) Councilmember Lothian as the primary representative on the East County Economic Development Council; (b) Councilmember Suzuki as the primary representative on the Harry Griffen Park Joint Powers Agreement Governing Board; (c) Councilmember Dillard as the primary representative and Vice Mayor Cazares as the alternate representative on the Heartland Communications Facility Authority; (d) Councilmember Dillard as the primary representative and Vice Mayor Cazares as the alternate representative on the Heartland Fire Training Facility Authority; (e) Mayor Arapostathis as the primary representative and Councilmember Lothian as the alternate representative on the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District/City of La Mesa Joint Steering Committee; (f) Councilmember Lothian as the primary representative and Councilmember Suzuki as the alternate representative on the League of California Cities San Diego County Division; (g) Vice Mayor Cazares as the primary representative and Councilmember Suzuki as the alternate representative on the Metro Wastewater Joint Powers Authority; (h) Councilmember Dillard as the primary representative and Mayor Arapostathis as the alternate representative on the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System ("MTS") Board of Directors; (i) Councilmember Suzuki as the primary representative on the Mission Trails Regional Park Task Force; (j) Jessi Brown as the primary representative and Parker Ross as the alternate representative on the Mission Trails Regional Park Citizens' Advisory Committee; (k) Councilmember Lothian as the Council liaison to the Regional Task Force on Homelessness ("RTFH") Continuum of Care ("CoC") Advisory Board; (l) Vice Mayor Cazares as the primary representative, Councilmember Dillard as the first alternate representative, and Councilmember Lothian as the second alternate representative on the San Diego Association of Governments ("SANDAG") Board of Directors; (m) Councilmember Suzuki as the primary representative and Vice Mayor Cazares as the alternate representative on the San Diego Community Power Board of Directors; and (n) Vice Mayor Cazares as the primary representative on the Sweetwater River Watershed Advisory Panel.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, Vice Mayor Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki Approved (5 to 0)
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Vice Mayor Cazares
(1) Appoint: (a) Vice Mayor Cazares and Councilmember Dillard to the Animal Welfare Standing Subcommittee; (b) Mayor Arapostathis and Councilmember Suzuki to the Audit Standing Subcommittee; (c) Councilmember Dillard and Councilmember Lothian to the Development Approvals Council Liaison Standing Subcommittee; (d) Vice Mayor Cazares and Councilmember Lothian to the Development Permit Process Improvement Standing Subcommittee; (e) Councilmember Dillard and Councilmember Lothian to the Downtown Events Standing Subcommittee; (f) Vice Mayor Cazares and Councilmember Dillard to the Future of MacArthur Park Standing Subcommittee; (g) Councilmember Dillard and Councilmember Lothian to the Public Art Standing Subcommittee; (h) Vice Mayor Cazares and Councilmember Dillard to the Career Exposition Ad Hoc Subcommittee; (i) Vice Mayor Cazares and Councilmember Lothian to the America's 250th Birthday Ad Hoc Subcommittee; (j) Mayor Arapostathis and Councilmember Suzuki to the Child Friendly City Ad Hoc Subcommittee; (k) Mayor Arapostathis and Vice Mayor Cazares to the Citizen Emergency Preparedness Ad Hoc Subcommittee; (l) Mayor Arapostathis and Councilmember Suzuki to the Civic Center Master Plan Ad Hoc Subcommittee; (m) Vice Mayor Cazares and Councilmember Dillard to the Climate Action Plan Update Ad Hoc Subcommittee; and (n) Vice Mayor Cazares and Councilmember Lothian to the Review of the Design Review Board Ad Hoc Subcommittee.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, Vice Mayor Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki Approved (5 to 0)
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
Public Comments:
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))
Public Comments:
There were no reports.
13. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
Public Comments:
There were no remarks.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 6:31 p.m.