City Council - February 10, 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 6:02 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER DILLARD
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:
Council Initiated Items 11.1 and 11.2 were deleted from the agenda and scheduled for consideration at the next City Council meeting.
5. PRESENTATIONS
Public Comments:
5.1 CITY TREASURER'S QUARTERLY REPORT
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. City Treasurer's Report_Quarter Ending 2025-12-31.pdf
2. Attachment A - Schedule of Investments Summary 2025-12-31.pdf
3. Attachment B - Schedule of Investments 2025-12-31.pdf
4. 5.1 PowerPoint_Treasurer's Quarterly Report.pdf
City Treasurer Strabone made a presentation regarding the investment earnings for the quarter ending December 31, 2025.
Following Council questions and comments, no action was taken.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Public Comments:
Dianne Osterling spoke on the importance of government transparency, considering long-term impacts rather than short-term fixes, and keeping priorities in focus.
Vaughn Rios spoke regarding the undeveloped park at Waite Drive and Murray Hill Road and expressed concern that the distribution of park funds does not appear equitable.
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. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Public Comments:
8.1 RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CITY’S COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo_CPOB Annual Appointments 2026-02-10.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution CPOB Appointments_February.pdf
3. Attachment B - 2026 Applicant Matrix_CPOB.pdf
Mayor Arapostathis nominated the following individuals for appointment and/or reappointment to the City's Community Police Oversight Board:
Jeffrey McIllwain, Police Beat 1 representative
Elizabeth Morgante, Police Beat 2 representative
Clifton Ewbank, Police Beat 3 representative
Todd McCully, Police Beat 4 representative
Aaron Landau, Advocate for People Experiencing Homelessness, Substance Abuse, Mental Health, or Other Social Issues representative Resolution No. 2026-009
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Councilmember Dillard
Approve the appointment of Elizabeth Morgante and the reappointments of Jeffrey McIllwain, Clifton Ewbank, Todd McCully, and Aaron Landau to the Community Police Oversight Board and adopt the Resolution confirming the appointments and reappointments.
For (4)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki Absent (1)
Vice Mayor Cazares
Approved (4 to 0)
8.2 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO FILL THE UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo_Parks and Recreation Commission Appointment 2026-02-10.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution Parks and Recreation Commission Appointment_February.pdf
3. Attachment B - List of Applicants Parks and Recreation Commission_February.pdf City Clerk Wiegelman explained the nomination process for the Parks and Recreation Commission.
The Council began the open nomination process for one position on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
City Clerk Wiegelman announced the nominations as follows:
Round 1
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Mayor Arapostathis nominated Jonathan Austin
Councilmember Dillard nominated Jonathan Austin
Councilmember Lothian nominated Jonathan Austin
Councilmember Suzuki nominated Jonathan Austin
City Clerk Wiegelman announced that Jonathan Austin had received a majority nomination.
Resolution No. 2026-010
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Councilmember Suzuki
Approve the appointment of Jonathan Austin to the Parks and Recreation Commission and adopt the Resolution confirming the appointment.
For (4)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki Absent (1)
Vice Mayor Cazares
Approved (4 to 0)
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
Dianne Osterling spoke on Item 10.3.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
(Items 10.1 through 10.11)
*If a public hearing item is part of the Consent Calendar, the public hearing shall be deemed held if the item is not removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion and possible action (Item 10.5).
Councilmember Dillard requested Item 10.7 be pulled for separate consideration.
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Councilmember Suzuki
Approve Consent Calendar Items 10.1 through 10.11, except for Item 10.7.
For (4)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki Absent (1)
Vice Mayor Cazares
Approved (4 to 0)
10.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING Public Comments:
Approve.
10.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_Jan27_2026.pdf
Approve.
10.3 2026 BOARD AND COMMISSION WORK PLANS
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo_2026 Board and Commission Work Plans 2026-02-10.pdf
2. Attachment A - 2026 Arts and Culture Commission Work Plan.pdf
3. Attachment B - 2026 Community Relations and Veterans Commission Work Plan.pdf
4. Attachment C - 2026 Environmental Sustainability Commission Work Plan.pdf
5. Attachment D - 2026 Mobility Commission Work Plan.pdf
6. Attachment E - 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan.pdf
7. Attachment F - 2026 Youth Advisory Commission Work Plan.pdf
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND VETERANS COMMISSION
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
MOBILITY COMMISSION
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
Receive and file.
10.4 ACCEPTANCE OF THE CITY OF LA MESA INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo_2025-2026 Investment Policy 2026-02-10.pdf
2. Attachment A - Investment Policy 2025-2026.pdf
Approve.
10.5 *APPROVAL OF SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA REPEALING LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE (LMMC) CHAPTER 18.18 – SIDEWALK CAFES Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo_Ordinance 2nd Reading_Sidewalk Cafes 2026-02-10.pdf
2. Attachment A - Draft Ordinance_Repealing Chapter 18.18_Sidewalk Cafes.pdf Ordinance No. 2026-2926
Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.
10.6 PERMIT AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY QUARTERLY REPORT (OCTOBER 2025 - DECEMBER 2025) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo_Permit and Development Quarterly Update 2026-02-10.pdf
2. Attachment A - Applications and Issued Permits by Permit Type.pdf Receive and file.
10.8 NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM QUARTERLY REPORT (OCTOBER 2025 - DECEMBER 2025) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_NTMP Quarterly Report 2026-02-10.pdf
Receive and file.
10.9 NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM RESOLUTIONS Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Award of Phase 3 Neighborhood Traffic Management Program 2026-02-10.pdf
2. Attachment A – Resolution_Miramar General Engineering_El Paso St and Highwood Ave.pdf
3. Attachment B – Bid 26-02 Results Tabulation.pdf
4. Attachment C – Resolution_Ardurra Task Order_Construction Management Services.pdf
5. Attachment D – Resolution_Ardurra Change Order_Traffic Engineering Services.pdf
6. Attachment E – Resolution_Parsons Task Order_Engineering Staff Augmentation Services.pdf
7. Attachment F - Ardurra Proposal_Construction Management Services.pdf
8. Attachment G - Ardurra_Contract Change Order 1_Traffic Engineering Services.pdf
9. Attachment H - Parsons Proposal_Engineering Staff Augmentation.pdf
10. Attachment I - El Paso St and Highwood Ave NTMP Project Locations.pdf
11. Fiscal Certificate_El Paso St and Highwood Ave NTMP Project.pdf
12. Fiscal Certificate_Ardurra Construction Management Inspection Services.pdf
13. Fiscal Certificate_Ardurra Traffic Engineering Services.pdf
14. Fiscal Certificate_Task Order_Parsons Transportation Group.pdf Resolution Nos. 2026-011, 2026-012, 2026-013, and 2026-014 Adopt Resolutions.
a.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID 26-02, EL PASO STREET AND HIGHWOOD AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT INCLUDING THE EL PASO/DALHART ROUNDABOUT BID ALTERNATE TO MIRAMAR GENERAL ENGINEERING Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2026-011
Adopt Resolution.
b.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TASK ORDER TO ARDURRA GROUP, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR BID 26-02, EL PASO STREET AND HIGHWOOD AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2026-012
Adopt Resolution.
c.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO ARDURRA GROUP, INC., FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2026-013
Adopt Resolution.
d.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TASK ORDER TO PARSONS TRANSPORTATION GROUP FOR STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2026-014
Adopt Resolution.
10.10 RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 12.44.130 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE INSTALLING A DISABLED PERSONS PARKING SPACE AT 8855 FABIENNE WAY Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Blue Curb at 8855 Fabienne Way.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Fabienne Way Disabled Parking Space.pdf
3. Attachment B - Site Photos_Blue Curb 8855 Fabienne Way.pdf Resolution No. 2026-015
Adopt Resolution.
10.11 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO ARDURRA GROUP, INC., TO PROVIDE AS-NEEDED ENCROACHMENT PERMIT INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE HELIX WATER DISTRICT PIPELINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 21002) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report_Ardurra Contract Change Order 1_Inspection Services for Helix Water District Project.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Helix Water District Project_Contract Change Order 1.pdf
3. Attachment B - Contract Change Order 1_Helix Water District Project.pdf
4. Fiscal Certificate_Helix Water District Project Contract Change Order 1.pdf Resolution No. 2026-016
Adopt Resolution.
10.7 HOMELESS OUTREACH AND MOBILE ENGAGEMENT (HOME) PROGRAM QUARTERLY REPORT (OCTOBER 2025 – DECEMBER 2025) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo_HOME Quarterly Report 2026-02-10.pdf
2. Attachment A - HOME 4th Quarter 2025 Report 2026-02-10.pdf Councilmember Dillard commented on the change in the number of individuals assisted between 2024 and 2025.
Chief Sweeney commented on the efforts that contributed to these improvements.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Moved By
Councilmember Dillard
Seconded By
Councilmember Suzuki
Receive and file.
For (4)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki Absent (1)
Vice Mayor Cazares
Approved (4 to 0)
11. COUNCIL INITIATED
Public Comments:
11.1 ADVOCACY LETTERS REQUESTING LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CI.Cazares.Lothian_Advocacy Letters 2026-02-10.pdf
CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTING STAFF TO DRAFT ADVOCACY LETTERS TO STATE LEGISLATORS AND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES (CAL CITIES) REQUESTING LEGISLATIVE ACTION TO STRENGTHEN STATEWIDE REGULATION, OVERSIGHT, AND ENFORCEMENT FOR LICENSED AND UNLICENSED SOBER LIVING FACILITIES AND RESIDENTIAL DETOX FACILITIES (2025-2026 LEGISLATIVE SESSION) – VICE MAYOR CAZARES AND COUNCILMEMBER LOTHIAN This item was deleted from the agenda.
11.2 REAFFIRMING COMMITMENT TO THE CITY'S STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CI.Cazares.Lothian_Resolution_Commitment to Strategic Plan Goals 2026-02-10.pdf
2. Attachment A - Proposed Resolution_Reaffirming Commitment to Strategic Plan Goals.pdf CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE CITY COUNCIL’S COMMITMENT TO THE CITY OF LA MESA STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS, INCLUDING SAFE COMMUNITY, FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY, LIVABILITY, INFRASTRUCTURE AND AMENITIES, AND HIGH-PERFORMING ORGANIZATION, WHICH GUIDE CITY POLICIES, PROGRAMS, AND LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY EFFORTS – VICE MAYOR CAZARES AND COUNCILMEMBER LOTHIAN This item was deleted from the agenda.
12. 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.
13. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3(d))
Public Comments:
There were no reports.
14. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
Public Comments:
There were no remarks.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m.