City Council - March 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 6:00 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER LOTHIAN
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1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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2. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Public Comments:
City Attorney Sabine reported that direction was provided to the City’s negotiators regarding negotiations with La Mesa Firefighters’ Local #4759.
3. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Public Comments:
There were no comments.
4. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS
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The Mayor, Council, and staff made announcements and reported on various events taking place in the City. No action was taken.
5. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
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There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.
6. PRESENTATIONS
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6.1 MAYOR'S STATE OF THE CITY VIDEO
Public Comments:
The Mayor presented the State of the City Video which highlighted the City's many achievements in 2025 and the completed, ongoing and future projects and initiatives the City undertook.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Public Comments:
Barbie Wheeler spoke regarding ongoing issues related to a house on Bellflower Drive.
Brian McNeece spoke on the water outage issue at the La Mesa Community Garden.
Randy Byader expressed his appreciation for the City of La Mesa community.
8. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
Public Comments:
There were no conflicts of interest disclosed.
9. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Public Comments:
9.1 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO FILL THE UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo - Arts and Culture Commission Vacancy Appointment_2026-03-10.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Arts and Culture Commission Appointment_March 2026.pdf
3. Attachment B - List of Applicants_Arts and Culture Commission_March 2026.pdf Mayor Arapostathis nominated Guthre Leonard for appointment to the Arts and Culture Commission as the musical arts representative.
Resolution No. 2026-023
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Vice Mayor Cazares
Approve the appointment of Guthre Leonard to the Arts and Culture Commission as the musical arts representative, and adopt Resolution confirming the appointment.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, Vice Mayor Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki Approved (5 to 0)
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
There were no public comments on Consent Calendar items.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
(Items 11.1 through 11.8)
Moved By
Councilmember Suzuki
Seconded By
Councilmember Dillard
Approve Consent Calendar Items 11.1 through 11.8.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, Vice Mayor Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki Approved (5 to 0)
11.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING Public Comments:
Approve.
11.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, THE LA MESA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING, AND CITY OF LA MESA SUCCESSOR AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCM_Feb24_2026.pdf
Approve.
11.3 2025 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - 2025 General Plan Annual Report_2026.03.10.pdf
2. Attachment A - 2025 Annual Progress Report_General Plan and Housing Element_2026.03.10.pdf ACCEPT THE 2025 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT - IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO TRANSMIT THE REPORT TO THE STATE OFFICE OF LAND USE AND CLIMATE INNOVATION AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BY APRIL 1, 2026 Approve.
11.4 RESOLUTIONS AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 COMPENSATION PLAN Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Compensation Plan Update_Housing Navigator and Records Supervisor_Police Department_2026.03.10.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_FY 25-26 Compensation Plan_Housing Navigator Classification.pdf
3. Attachment B - Resolution_FY 25-26 Compensation Plan_Records Supervisor Classification.pdf
4. Attachment C - Exhibit 1 to Resolutions_FY 25-26 Revised Compensation Plan_2026.03.10.pdf Resolution Nos. 2026-024 and 2026-025
Adopt Resolutions.
a.
RESOLUTION APPROVING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 COMPENSATION PLAN TO REFLECT THE CREATION OF THE HOUSING NAVIGATOR CLASSIFICATION Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2026-024
Adopt Resolution.
b.
RESOLUTION APPROVING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 COMPENSATION PLAN TO REFLECT THE CREATION OF THE RECORDS SUPERVISOR CLASSIFICATION Public Comments:
Resolution No. 2026-025
Adopt Resolution.
11.5 2025 COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD ANNUAL REPORT Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo - 2025 Community Police Oversight Board Annual Report.pdf Receive and file.
11.6 RESOLUTION APPROVING A RIGHT-OF-WAY USE AGREEMENT WITH T-MOBILE WEST LLC FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNAS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 3881 SHIRLENE PLACE Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - T-Mobile Right-of-Way Use Agreement_2026-03-10.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_T-Mobile Right-of-Way Use Agreement.pdf
3. Attachment B - Right-of-Way Usage Agreement with T-Mobile West LLC_2026-03-10.pdf Resolution No. 2026-026
Adopt Resolution.
11.7 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWO FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY HYBRID VEHICLES AND TWO FORD F-150 STXs FROM KEARNY MESA FORD, TWO FORD MAVERICK HYBRID VEHICLES FROM SEDANO FORD, AND POLICE INTERCEPTOR OUTFITTING SERVICES FROM AEP CALIFORNIA Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Award Purchase_Kearny Mesa Ford, Sedano Ford, and AEP California_Police Vehicles and Outfitting.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Police Vehicles_FY26.pdf
3. Attachment B - Pricing Summary_Police Vehicles.pdf
4. Attachment C - Fiscal Certificate_Police Vehicles and Outfitting Agreement.pdf Resolution No. 2026-027
Adopt Resolution.
11.8 RESOLUTION AMENDING SUBSECTION 12.28.030 (15.2) OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING AN ALL WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF LEMON AVENUE AND 3RD STREET Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - All Way Stop at Lemon Ave and 3rd Street.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_All Way Stop at Lemon Ave and 3rd Street.pdf
3. Attachment B - All Way Stop Analysis_Kimley Horn_Lemon and 3rd.pdf Resolution No. 2026-028
Adopt Resolution.
12. STAFF REPORTS
Public Comments:
12.1 CONSIDERATION OF A 50% COST RECOVERY REDUCTION POLICY WITH A $40,000 ANNUAL CAP OR AN ALTERNATIVE POLICY FOR A THREE-YEAR OKTOBERFEST SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - 50 percent Cost Recovery Reduction Policy with a $40,000 monetary cap for a 3 yr. Oktoberfest Permit.pdf
2. Attachment A - Oktoberfest Special Event Permit Application.pdf
3. Attachment B - Letter to City Manager.pdf
4. 12.1 PowerPoint_2026-2028 Oktoberfest Cost Recovery Request.pdf Assistant to the City Manager Dedmon provided a brief history of the Oktoberfest event and its cost recovery reduction policy and introduced Laurel McFarlane of McFarlane Promotions, Inc., who delivered a PowerPoint presentation requesting continuation of the City’s special event cost recovery reduction, highlighting the event’s economic and community benefits. The presentation noted that the reduction keeps the event free, supports family-oriented programming, and allows reinvestment in community activities.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Moved By
Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By
Councilmember Lothian
Approve a 50% cost recovery reduction policy with a $40,000 annual cap for a three-year (2026-2028) Oktoberfest special event permit.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, Vice Mayor Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki Approved (5 to 0)
12.2 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A TEMPORARY SPEED HUMP PILOT PROGRAM AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWENTY TEMPORARY SPEED HUMPS FROM TRAFFIC LOGIX Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Implementation of a Temporary Speed Hump Pilot Program_2026.03.10.pdf
2. Attachment A - Resolution_Authorizing the Implementation of a Temporary Speed Humps Pilot Program.pdf
3. Attachment B - Quote_TrafficLogix_Speed Humps.pdf
4. Attachment C - Fiscal Certificate_Speed Humps.pdf
5. 12.2 PowerPoint_Temporary Speed Hump Pilot Program.pdf Engineering Project Manager Kinnard presented an update on the Temporary Speed Hump Pilot Program, authorized by the City Council on June 24, 2025, under the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. The pilot program deployed temporary rubber speed humps on select streets, with data collected on vehicle speeds and community feedback. Engineering Project Manager Kinnard also reviewed case studies from other cities and outlined next steps to expand the pilot program and evaluate temporary speed humps as a Phase 1 traffic calming measure.
Council questions and comments ensued.
Resolution No. 2026-029
Moved By
Councilmember Lothian
Seconded By
Vice Mayor Cazares
Adopt Resolution.
For (5)
Mayor Arapostathis, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, Vice Mayor Cazares, and Councilmember Suzuki Approved (5 to 0)
13. 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.
14. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3(d))
Public Comments:
There were no reports.
15. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
Public Comments:
There were no remarks.
16. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 6:51 p.m.