City Council - February 24, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
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1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER DILLARD
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1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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2. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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3. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS
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4. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
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5. PRESENTATIONS
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5.1 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PRESENTATION
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
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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
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8. BOARD AND COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
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8.1 INTERVIEW OF AN APPLICANT FOR THE UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION Attachments
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1. Memo - Arts and Culture Commission Vacancy Interview 2026-02-24.pdf
2. Attachment A - Applicant List_Arts and Culture Commission_February2026.pdf Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
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This is the time in which members of the Council or audience may pull items from the CONSENT CALENDAR for discussion. Public Comments are also invited on Consent Calendar items.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
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(Items 10.1 through 10.8)
The Consent Calendar includes items considered to be routine. Unless discussion is requested by members of the Council or audience, all Consent Calendar items may be approved by one motion.
Recommended Motion:
Approve Consent Calendar Items 10.1 through 10.8.
10.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING Public Comments:
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
10.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026 Attachments
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1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_Feb10_2026.pdf
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
10.3 2026 BOARD AND COMMISSION WORK PLANS
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1. Memo - 2026 Board and Commission Work Plans_2026-02-24.pdf
2. Attachment A - 2026 Community Police Oversight Board Work Plan.pdf
3. Attachment B - 2026 Historic Preservation Commission Work Plan.pdf
4. Attachment C - 2026 La Mesa Community Parking Commission Work Plan.pdf
5. Attachment D - 2026 Planning Commission Work Plan .pdf
COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
LA MESA COMMUNITY PARKING COMMISSION
PLANNING COMMISSION
Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Recommended Motion:
Receive and file.
10.4 BUDGET MONITORING QUARTERLY REPORT (OCTOBER 2025 - DECEMBER 2025) Attachments
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1. Memo - Budget Monitoring Report_Quarter 4 Fiscal Year 25-26_2026-02-24.pdf
2. Attachment A - Quarterly Report_2026-2026 Budget Monitory Report Q4.pdf Staff Reference: Ms. Esenwein
Recommended Motion:
Receive and file.
10.5 RESOLUTION APPROVING A MILITARY USE POLICY AND CONTINUED USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT FOR POLICE SERVICES PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481 (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7071 ET SEQ) Attachments
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1. Staff Report - AB481 LMPD Military Equipment Use Policy 2026-02-10.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_AB 481_ La Mesa PD Military Equipment Use Policy_ 2026-02-24.pdf
3. Attachment B - Military Equipment Use Policy Annual Report and Inventory for 2025.pdf
4. Attachment C - Ordinance No. 2022-2896.pdf
5. Attachment D - Military Equipment Use Policy 706.pdf Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
10.6 POLICE CHIEF’S QUARTERLY OPERATIONS REPORT (OCTOBER 2025 - DECEMBER 2025) Attachments
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1. Memo - La Mesa Police Department 4th Quarter Report_2026-02-24.pdf
2. Attachment A - La Mesa Police Department 4th Quarter Report.pdf Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney
Recommended Motion:
Receive and file.
10.7 RESOLUTION AMENDING SUBSECTION 12.28.030 (6.7) OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING EXCEPTIONS TO EL PASO STREET AT AMARILLO AVENUE AS A THROUGH STREET Attachments
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1. Staff Report - One Way Stop at El Paso Street at Amarillo Avenue_2026-02-24.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_One Way Stop El Paso at Amarillo .pdf
3. Attachment B - One Way Stop Warrant El Paso at Amarillo.pdf
4. Attachment C - Exhibit.pdf
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
10.8 SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER 2026 COMMUNITY CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION Attachments
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1. Staff Report - Grant Application_San Diego Community Power 2026 Clean Energy Program_2026-02-24.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Grant Application_San Diego Community Power 2026 Clean Energy Program.pdf RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER 2026 COMMUNITY CLEAN ENERGY GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE LA MESA E-BIKE INCENTIVE PROGRAM AND IF AWARDED, ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL - PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - SUCCESSOR AGENCY Public Comments:
(Items 11.1 through 11.3)
The Consent Calendar includes items considered to be routine. Unless discussion is requested by members of the Council or audience, all Consent Calendar items may be approved by one motion.
Recommended Motion:
Approve Consent Calendar Items 11.1 through 11.3.
11.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING Public Comments:
Recommended Motion:
Approve.
11.2 RESOLUTION ADOPTING (1) THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, AND (2) THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT FACTORS USED TO CALCULATE THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT Attachments
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1. Staff Report - 2024-2025 Appropriations Limit_2026-02-24.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_FY24-25 Appropriation Limit.pdf
3. Attachment B - 2024-2025 Appropriations Limit .pdf
Staff Reference: Ms. Esenwein
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution pursuant to Propositions 4 and 111, establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, using the growth factor for new Non-Residential Construction in the City of La Mesa, and the change in population in San Diego County, as the annual adjustment factors used to compute the Appropriations Limit.
11.3 RESOLUTION ADOPTING (1) THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, AND (2) THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT FACTORS USED TO CALCULATE THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT Attachments
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1. Staff Report - 2025-2026 Appropriations Limit_2026-02-24.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_FY25-26 Appropriation Limit.pdf
3. Attachment B - 2025-2026 Appropriations Limit.pdf
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution pursuant to Propositions 4 and 111, establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, using the change in California’s per capita personal income and the change in population in San Diego County, as the annual adjustment factors used to compute the Appropriations Limit.
12. COUNCIL INITIATED
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12.1 ADVOCACY LETTERS REQUESTING LEGISLATIVE ACTION
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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
12.2 REAFFIRMING COMMITMENT TO THE CITY'S STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS Attachments
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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 2026-02-10.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
13. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
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14. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3(d))
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15. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
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16. ADJOURNMENT
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