La Mesa City Council
April 14, 2026

LA MESA CITY COUNCIL

A Regular Meeting of the City Council

Date: Tuesday, April 14, 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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Pages

1. CALL TO ORDER

1.1 INVOCATION - VICE MAYOR CAZARES

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 CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR MS. SENIOR CALIFORNIA 2026, MAGGIE ESPINOSA

5.2 PROCLAIMING APRIL 18, 2026 AS ARBOR DAY

5.3 PROCLAIMING APRIL AS ART, CULTURE, & CREATIVITY MONTH

5.4 PROCLAIMING APRIL AS VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH AND APRIL 21, 2026 AS VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY

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 9.11)
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.
*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 9.4).

Recommended Motion:

Approve Consent Calendar Items 9.1 through 9.11.

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 HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026
1 Recommended Motion:

Approve.

9.3 RESOLUTION DIRECTING REVIEW OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
7 Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

9.4 *QUIMBY ACT PARKLAND DEDICATION IN-LIU FEE AND PARK

ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT IMPACT FEE
9 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINDINGS FOR THE QUIMBY ACT

PARKLAND DEDICATION IN-LIEU FEE AND PARK ACQUISITION AND

IMPROVEMENT IMPACT FEE AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66000 ET SEQ. AND

APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR PROJECTS AS OUTLINED IN THE

PARKS MASTER PLAN
Staff Reference: Mr. Dedmon
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

9.5 RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S APPROVAL OF
PROJECT 2025-1903 (WARM HEARTH INC.)
14 RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S
APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2025-1903 (WARM HEARTH INC.) – A
FACADE REMODEL AT 8740-8748 LA MESA BOULEVARD (APNs 494- 213-13-00, 494-213-14-00 AND 494-213-15-00) IN THE C-D-MU (GENERAL COMMMERCIAL/URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY/MIXED USE

OVERLAY) ZONE
Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

9.6 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ROGERS,
ANDERSON, MALODY AND SCOTT, LLP FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026

AUDIT SERVICES
25 Staff Reference: Ms. Esenwein
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

9.7 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF A COMMUNITY

PROJECT FUNDING REQUEST THROUGH CONGRESSWOMAN

SARA JACOBS' OFFICE FOR THE LA MESA DRONE AS FIRST

RESPONDER PROJECT AND, IF AWARDED, AUTHORIZING THE

ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF THE FUNDS
31 Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

9.8 APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION 39

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT

APPLICATION TO THE BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY
CORRECTIONS PROPOSITION 64 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
GRANT PROGRAM, COHORT 4, AND IF AWARDED, AUTHORIZING

THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF THE FUNDS FOR THE

PROJECT
Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

9.9 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID 26-06, JOHNSON DRIVE DRAINAGE

IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACT TO MJC CONSTRUCTION, AND AUTHORIZING A

BUDGET TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATION OF TRANSNET FUNDS
TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 8503
69 Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

9.10 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH HAZARD CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING, INC. FOR BID 25-
17, 2025 PAVING PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
8304
76 Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

9.11 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID 26-04 AND AWARDING A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE 2026 SIDEWALK INFILL

PROJECT TO MIRAMAR GENERAL ENGINEERING, CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 8323
81 Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

10. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING

10.1 ELECTRIC BICYCLE SAFETY PILOT PROGRAM ORDINANCE 88

CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA MESA ADDING CHAPTER 12.38 TO THE LA MESA

MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH THE LA MESA ELECTRIC

BICYCLE SAFETY PILOT PROGRAM PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA
VEHICLE CODE SECTIONS 21214.7, 312.5, AND 22651.08
Staff Reference: Ms. Lee
Recommended Motion:

Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.

11. COUNCIL INITIATED

11.1 CONSIDERATION OF ALLOCATING $20,000 TO UPDATE THE 2022

PARK DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE STUDY TO EVALUATE

POTENTIAL INCREASES TO THE QUIMBY ACT PARKLAND

DEDICATION IN-LIEU FEE AND PARK ACQUISITION AND

IMPROVEMENT FEE - MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS
100

11.2 CANNABIS DISPENSARIES SIGNAGE CONTENT 102

CONSIDERATION OF REQUESTING STAFF TO PREPARE A DRAFT

ORDINANCE (FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE

ADOPTION) CLARIFYING THE INTENT AND AUTHORITY FOR

CANNABIS DISPENSARIES TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS
“DISPENSARIES” IN SIGNAGE CONTENT - VICE MAYOR CAZARES

11.3 CONSIDERATION OF ADDING A “BILL WALTON WAY” SIGN TO THE

SIGNPOST AT THE INTERSECTION OF LOWELL STREET AND

NORMAL AVENUE - COUNCILMEMBER DILLARD
103

12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)

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

14. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS

15. ADJOURNMENT
1 La Mesa City Council
Meeting Minutes
Date:

Location:

March 24, 2026, 6:00 p.m.

City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California

Present: Vice Mayor Lauren Cazares
Councilmember Patricia N. Dillard
Councilmember Laura Lothian
Councilmember Genevieve Suzuki

Absent: Mayor Mark Arapostathis
Staff: City Manager Greg Humora
Assistant City Manager Amanda Lee
City Attorney Glenn Sabine
Deputy City Clerk Britney Hazzard
_____________________________________________________________________

1. CALL TO ORDER
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.

Vice Mayor Cazares called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER LOTHIAN

1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
There were no comments.

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

2 4. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.

5. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Tara Mullarkey spoke regarding traffic issues and safety concerns related to the absence of sidewalks on Hoffman Avenue between Massachusetts Avenue and 69th Street.

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

7. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Janie Kelley spoke on Item 8.8.

8. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 8.1 through 8.9)
*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 8.5).

Councilmember Lothian made comments on Item 8.8.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Moved By Councilmember Dillard
Seconded By Councilmember Suzuki
Approve Consent Calendar Items 8.1 through 8.9
For (4): Vice Mayor Cazares, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki
Absent (1): Mayor Arapostathis
Approved (4 to 0)

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

ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING
Approve.

8.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026

3 Approve.

8.3 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026
Approve.

8.4 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH NETFILE TO ADD THE AB 1234 ETHICS
TRAINING AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND SB 827 FISCAL AND

FINANCIAL TRAINING AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Resolution No. 2026-030
Adopt Resolution.

8.5 *TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1982
(“TEFRA”) HEARING FOR THE MULTIFAMILY RENTAL HOUSING
PROJECT LOCATED AT 4250 SPRING STREET

RESOLUTION APPROVING A PLAN OF FINANCE INCLUDING THE

ISSUANCE OF EXEMPT FACILITY BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA

MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY IN AN AGGREGATE
OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000,000

TO FINANCE AND REFINANCE A QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL RENTAL

PROJECT FOR THE BENEFIT OF SPRING STREET FAMILY
HOUSING, L.P. (OR AN AFFILIATE), AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS

RELATING THERETO
Resolution No. 2026-031
Adopt Resolution.

8.6 RESOLUTION WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING PER MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.40.070 (a)(5)(7) AND AWARDING A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO B&B MECHANICAL INC. FOR FIRE
STATION 11 HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

IMPROVEMENTS
Resolution No. 2026-032
Adopt Resolution.

8.7 RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S APPROVAL OF
PROJECT 2025-0946 (RAINBOW INVESTMENT CO.)

4 RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S
APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2025-0946 (RAINBOW INVESTMENT CO.) –

A NEW TWO-STORY MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING (CUSH MEDICAL
PLAZA) LOCATED AT 8787 CENTER DRIVE WITHIN THE RB-G-D
(RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS/GROSSMONT OVERLAY/URBAN DESIGN

OVERLAY) ZONE
Resolution No. 2026-033
Adopt Resolution.

8.8 RATIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S APPROVAL OF
PROJECT 2025-1013 (GOODWILL INDUSTRIES)
RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD’S
APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2025-1013 (GOODWILL INDUSTRIES) – A REDESIGN OF AN EXTERIOR FAÇADE RENOVATION AT 8250 LA

MESA BOULEVARD, IN THE CD-D (DOWNTOWN

COMMERCIAL/URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE
Resolution No. 2026-034
Adopt Resolution.

8.9 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE

TRAFFIC SIGNAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWEST
SIGNAL SERVICE, INC., FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ADVANCED

TRAFFIC SIGNAL DETECTION SYSTEMS ALONG THE SPRING

STREET CORRIDOR
Resolution No. 2026-035
Adopt Resolution.

9. COUNCIL INITIATED

9.1 HARVEY MILK DIVERSITY BREAKFAST SPONSORSHIP REQUEST CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A $1,500 SPONSORSHIP FOR THE

HARVEY MILK DIVERSITY BREAKFAST AND AUTHORIZING

ATTENDANCE BY CITY COUNCIL, CITY STAFF, AND LA MESA

POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL, IN RECOGNITION OF LA MESA

POLICE DEPARTMENT CAPTAIN KATY LYNCH, HONOREE AND

RECIPIENT OF THE ASSISTANT CHIEF PHIL COLLUM LEADERSHIP

AWARD - VICE MAYOR CAZARES

5 Vice Mayor Cazares explained the purpose of the request for approval of a $1,500 sponsorship for the Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast and authorization for attendance by City Council, City staff, and La Mesa Police Department personnel in recognition of Captain Katy Lynch of the La Mesa Police Department, honoree and recipient of the Assistant Chief Phil Collum Leadership Award.

Dawn Tol congratulated Captain Katie Lynch on receiving the Assistant Chief Phil Collum Leadership Award and expressed support for approving the $1,500 sponsorship for the Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Moved By Vice Mayor Cazares
Seconded By Councilmember Suzuki
Approve a $1,500 sponsorship for the Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast and authorize attendance by City Council, City staff, and La Mesa Police Department personnel in recognition of Captain Katy Lynch, honoree and recipient of the Assistant Chief Phil Collum Leadership Award.

For (4): Vice Mayor Cazares, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki
Absent (1): Mayor Arapostathis
Approved (4 to 0)

10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
The Council reported on various outside boards, commissions, and committee meetings they attended. No action was taken.

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

12. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
There were no remarks.

13. ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Cazares adjourned the meeting at 6:27 p.m.

6 _________________________
City Clerk

DATE: April 14, 2026
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Megan Wiegelman, CMC, City Clerk
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION DIRECTING REVIEW OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
The Political Reform Act requires every local agency to review its Conflict of Interest Code every even-numbered year to ensure that it is accurate and current. The attached resolution directs staff to review the Conflict of Interest Code for possible amendments.

It is recommended that the Council adopt the attached resolution directing review of the City of La Mesa Conflict of Interest Code.

Attachment

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA DIRECTING

REVIEW OF THE CITY OF LA MESA CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE ___________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Government Code Section 87306.5 requires that no later than July 1 of each even-numbered year the City Council shall direct staff to review the Conflict of Interest Code for possible amendments; and
WHEREAS, this review must be completed and submitted to the City Council prior to October 1, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa that the City Attorney, City Clerk, City Treasurer, and City Manager, on behalf of City staff, all departments of the City and designated City boards, commissions and committees, are hereby directed to review the Conflict of Interest Code for possible amendments.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 14th day of April 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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)

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: April 14, 2026
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINDINGS FOR THE

QUIMBY ACT PARKLAND DEDICATION IN-LIEU FEE

AND PARK ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT
IMPACT FEE AND APPROPRIATING $249,759 IN

REVENUE TOWARDS PROJECTS AS OUTLINED IN

THE PARKS MASTER PLAN
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt the resolution approving the findings for the Quimby Act Parkland Dedication In-Lieu Fee and Park Acquisition and Improvement Impact Fee and appropriating $249,759 in revenue towards projects outlined in the Parks Master Plan.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Pursuant to the City Council’s adoption of the resolution, staff would program $249,759 into the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for projects as outlined in the Parks Master Plan.

CITY’S STRATEGIC GOALS:
 Ensure a strong financial outlook through careful planning, sustainable service levels, and fiscal sustainability.
 Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community.

BACKGROUND:

In 2005, the City established two park development impact fees: the Quimby Act Parkland Dedication In-Lieu Fee (Park In-Lieu Fee) and the Park Acquisition and Improvement Impact Fee (Park Impact Fee). These fees were adopted to ensure that new residential development contributes proportionally to the expansion of parkland and recreational

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: April 14, 2026
Page: 2 of 3
amenities needed to serve a growing population. The Park In-Lieu Fee applies to subdivision development and requires either land dedication, conservation easements, or payment of an in-lieu fee. The Park Impact Fee applies to infill residential development where land dedication is not feasible.

The fee levels were established using population projections, adopted park standards, and the cost of facilities needed to accommodate growth at that time. Both fees support the development of new park facilities and capital improvements in existing parks, including new playgrounds, courts, lighting, restrooms, pathways, and other amenities that serve new housing units.

Since the adoption of these fees in 2005, the City has collected a cumulative total of $3,169,542 in Park In-Lieu and Park Impact Fees. While these revenues have supported several major projects, the fee amounts have not been updated since their original adoption in 2005. During this same period, the cost of developing new parks and constructing recreation facilities has increased substantially.

For example, Park In-Lieu and Park Impact Fee revenues contributed a combined $1.9 million toward two major community projects, a future park site on Waite Drive and Collier Park. The property on Waite Drive was purchased from the County of San Diego over a four-year period using park fees. The total cost to complete the redevelopment of Collier Park was approximately $6.8 million, and the development of the park on Waite Drive is estimated at approximately $7.2 million. Because Park Fees are not sufficient to fully fund large-scale projects, the City must rely on additional funding sources, such as grants.

These sources, however, are highly competitive and cannot be considered consistent or guaranteed.

The City continues to appropriate Park In-Lieu and Park Impact Fee revenues annually through the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), ensuring alignment with priorities identified in the Parks Master Plan.

The current (per unit) fees for single and multi-family developments are as follows:

Quimby Act Parkland Dedication In-Lieu Fee (for subdivisions only) Single-Family $3,882
Multi-Family $2,815
Park Acquisition and Improvement Impact Fee
Single-Family $1,559
Multi-Family $1,130

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: April 14, 2026
Page: 3 of 3
DISCUSSION:

In 2012, the City Council approved the Parks Master Plan, which identifies improvements to ten community and neighborhood parks and serves as the guiding document for the use of Park In-Lieu and Park Impact Fees. Both fees are collected at building permit issuance for new residential development. Although the fees have remained unchanged since their adoption in 2005, they continue to provide an important source of funding for park acquisition, planning, and capital improvements.

Since the last annual report in April 2025, the City collected $120,342 in Park In-Lieu Fees and $129,417 in Park Impact Fees, for a total of $249,759, bringing a total collection from fee inception to $3,169,542. These revenues contribute to ongoing projects across the City’s park system, including ADA accessibility improvements, master planning efforts, renovations to existing facilities, and design and environmental work for new park development.

The City’s Impact Fee Waiver Policy allows park development impact fees to be waived for projects that are 100 percent affordable housing. No developments that paid park development impact fees during this reporting period qualified for the waiver; therefore, no fee waivers were applied.

CONCLUSION:

Section 66000 et seq. of the California Government Code requires local agencies to annually adopt findings regarding development impact fees and their planned use. Staff recommends the City Council adopt the resolution approving the findings for the Quimby Act Parkland Dedication In-Lieu Fee and Park Acquisition and Improvement Impact Fee and appropriating $249,759 in revenue towards projects outlined in the Parks Master Plan.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ___________________
Greg Humora Amanda Lee
City Manager Assistant City Manager
____________________
Lyn Dedmon
Assistant to the City Manager
Attachment “A” - Resolution

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____

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

APPROVING THE FINDINGS FOR THE QUIMBY ACT PARKLAND DEDICATION

IN-LIEU FEE AND PARK ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT IMPACT FEE AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66000 ET SEQ.

AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR PROJECTS AS OUTLINED IN THE PARKS

MASTER PLAN
___________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa has a strategic goal to invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community;
WHEREAS, Section 66000 et seq. of the California Government Code requires that the capital improvement plan be annually adopted by a resolution of the governing body and every five years the City approve the findings with respect to that portion of the account that is unexpended, whether committed or uncommitted;
WHEREAS, Section 9.20.030 of the La Mesa Municipal Code outlines the use of Quimby Act Parkland Dedication In-lieu Fees and Park Acquisition and Improvement Impact Fees;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Mesa did hold a public meeting on April 14, 2026, to consider the Capital Improvement Program projects paid for with Quimby Act Parkland Dedication In-lieu Fees and Park Acquisition and Improvement Impact Fees; WHEREAS, the City Council did receive and consider a staff report to approve the findings as required by California Government Code Section 66000 et seq. and appropriate funds for the recommended Park In-Lieu and Impact Fee project; and WHEREAS, the disposition of revenue generated from appropriation of the Quimby Act shall be pursuant to Section 66477 of the California Government Code.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of La Mesa hereby finds the following:

1. The foregoing findings of fact and determinations are true and hereby made a part hereof.

2. The City Council resolves to approve and appropriate $249,759 for projects as outlined in the Parks Master Plan.

ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 14th day of April 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF THE 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 the City)

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: April 14, 2026
SUBJECT: RATIFICATION OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD’S
APPROVAL FOR FACADE REMODEL AT 8740-8748 LA

MESA BOULEVARD, IN THE C-D-MU (GENERAL

COMMMERCIAL/URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY/MIXED
USE OVERLAY) ZONE (APNs 494-213-13-00, 494-213-
14-00 AND 494-213-15-00).

ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Community Development
Recommendation:

That the City Council ratify the Design Review Board’s approval of Project No. 2025-1903 (Attachment A).

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact on the General Fund related to this project. The City’s policy is to recover 100% of the cost of staff time through project application fees.

Environmental Review:

This project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301, “Existing facilities” which allows for exterior alterations. The project meets all the conditions necessary to qualify for the exemption and none of the exceptions listed in Section 15300.2 apply.

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BACKGROUND:

The project is located at 8740-8747 La Mesa Boulevard, east of Glen Street and west of Jackson Drive as seen on the vicinity map. The applicant, Warm Hearth Inc., is requesting to remodel the front façade of the existing commercial building containing multiple retail businesses. The existing building is currently served by one curb driveway opening on La Mesa Boulevard. The existing site is landscaped with one street tree, located on the frontage of the property on La Mesa Boulevard. No other streetscape or improvements to the side façade are proposed as part of the project.

DISCUSSION:

The Urban Design Overlay requires Design Review for major renovations to ensure projects are consistent with the City’s Urban Design Program and the Mixed-Use Overlay Design Guidelines. On March 9, 2026, the Design Review Board considered the proposed project and determined that it meets the intent of the Urban Design Program and MixedUse Overlay Design Guidelines. The DRB Certification of Action approving the project is provided as Attachment B.

A summary of the Board’s determination is provided below.

MAJOR CIRCULATION CORRIDORS
Although the project site is located within a Major Circulation Corridor as designated by the Urban Design Program, the scope of work is limited to an exterior renovation to the existing building with no expansion proposed. The proposed project will enhance street character and retain existing street trees. The Urban Design Program recommends additional street improvements however the project scope does not include intensifying the use or increasing the building footprint. Additional street improvements recommended by the Urban Design Program such as: building setbacks, scale transition, intersection definition, street furniture, pedestrian crossings, and utility lines are not required.

Street Character
La Mesa Boulevard is characterized by low-rise commercial development. The new façade will enhance the existing street character by providing additional architectural features to the existing building and create additional interest along La Mesa Boulevard.

The proposed façade enhancements will modernize and elevate the appearance of the existing structure, contributing visual interest and character. Additionally, the proposed wooden trellises will provide additional detail that is compatible with the character of the area as well as partial shading which will enhance the pedestrian experience.

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Street Trees
Landscaped Medians are placed near intersections along La Mesa Boulevard between Grossmont Boulevard and Memorial Drive and Street trees are planted along the portion of La Mesa Boulevard outside of the project. The existing building has one street tree located along the existing frontage, which will remain as part of the project. No street trees or landscaping will be added as part of the project.

SITE DESIGN GUIDELINES
Building Location and Orientation
The existing site’s topography is flat with a driveway located along the eastern property line. The existing building is located along the street frontage oriented to the south and parking is located north of the site, at the rear of the building. The site sits at a same elevation to the street frontage with level entry to the building from the sidewalk.

Lighting
To create a cohesive design the project’s exterior lighting has been designed as part of the updated façade. New lighting is proposed to be located on the front wall elevation and will replace the existing lighting design. There are three new proposed gooseneck lights to be placed on the front façade and will be aimed and down directed towards the new centrally painted signage for Warm Hearth to minimize spillover onto adjacent buildings.

The painted signage for Warm Hearth will be located above the business entrance and center of the existing building. Signage for the other tenant “The Reserve” will remain as channel lettering. The existing parking lot lighting is down directed and will not be modified as part of the project.

Landscaping
The façade update will not include any landscaping as part of the project. The building has one street tree located along the frontage. The existing street tree is proposed to remain.

Energy Conservation
Energy conservation design features were considered as part of project design, such as accounting for the natural climate of La Mesa, site orientation, landscaping elements, spacing between buildings, passive and active solar architectural elements. The project meets the Energy Conservation Guidelines through use of trellises to reduce the amount of direct sunlight on the entrance and windows. The existing white color of the building

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will be maintained to minimize the amount of solar absorption by the building. Solar absorption refers to the process by which buildings absorb solar radiation, which can lead to increased interior temperatures and higher energy consumption. White paint reflects a significant percentage of incoming solar radiation, which helps to minimize solar heat absorption and reduce the need for air conditioning. The new trellises covering the windows and entrances along with color selection will help minimize the need for air conditioning.

Safety
Safety through design is a key component of the Urban Design program, including the creation of physical spaces that are clearly defined as public, semi-public, semi-private, and private. To maintain safe, accessible, and minimally disrupted pedestrian walkways and traffic flow, all existing curb openings the driveways and parking areas will remain unchanged. As part of the project, additional lighting will be installed to enhance visibility and provide improved lighting coverage for the existing businesses.

Roofs
Existing roof mounted equipment is not visible from the public right of way, with the existing parapet walls providing screening of the equipment.

ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES
The Urban Design Program recommends incorporating various elements into project design including: orientation, design theme with nearby buildings, fit, consistency, form and texture, human scale, neighborhood character, pedestrian interest, variety of buildings, exposed rooftops, entries, and more.

Architectural Design
The use of consistent building materials including stucco, revised window placement, and installing new wooden trellises along the front façade to create a defined entry point and cover new windows will create a new contemporary design.

The windows at 8748 La Mesa Boulevard will be removed and replaced to maintain the current 5 window opening layout, with new windows designed to match those at 8744 La Mesa Boulevard. The variety in surface planes including varied colors, forms, and textures like stucco and wood create variety and interest across the front elevation.

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Architectural Finish and Details
The Urban Design Program states that the colors for a building should reflect the application techniques that relate to the material’s architectural heritage. As mentioned, the project utilizes stucco, wooden trellises, and neutral color palette. Stucco is a natural material which is prevalent in La Mesa and keeps with the tradition of the community.

Colors used in the design include Extra White and Rustic Red, with the wood trellis constructed of Douglas fir and stained in a golden oak finish. The combination of neutral tones with a red accent adds visual interest to the building. The new entrance will create a clearly defined entry point for the business, and the use of trellises will introduce additional architectural detail to the site. The neutral color schemes for the building and associated structures, comprised of white and tan backgrounds accented by a brown trellis are consistent with the Urban Design Program Guidelines by providing visual interest and contrast, while not detracting from the surrounding neighborhood (Attachment C).

CONCLUSION:

The Design Review Board determined that the proposed project complies with the site and architectural design guidelines of the Urban Design Program and approved the Certificate of Action for the proposed project, subject to City Council ratification.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Lynnette Santos
City Manager Director of Community Development
Attachments:

A. Draft Resolution
B. Design Review Board Certificate of Action
C. Color Elevations and Materials Board

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-__

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA RATIFYING THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD’S APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2025-1903 (WARM HEARTH) – A FACADE REMODEL AT 8740-8748 LA MESA BOULEVARD (APNs 494-213-13-00, 494-213-14-00 AND 494-213-15-00) IN THE C-D-MU (GENERAL

COMMMERCIAL/URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY/MIXED USE OVERLAY) ZONE WHEREAS, the Design review Board received and considered a staff report on an exterior façade remodel at 8740-8748 La Mesa Boulevard (Project); WHEREAS, the Design Review Board held a public meeting, on March 9, 2026 and determined that the project meets the intent of the Urban Design Program and Design Guidelines for Properties in the Mixed Use Overlay;
WHEREAS, the Design Review Board approved a Certificate of Action subject to City Council ratification;
WHEREAS, the City Council received and considered a staff report on the Project; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public meeting on April 14, 2026, and accepted public testimony in considering the Project.

THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS:

1. The proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines pursuant to Section 15301, “Existing facilities” which allows for exterior alterations. The project meets all the conditions necessary to qualify for the exemption and none of the exceptions listed in Section 15300.2 apply.

2. The proposed design meets the intent of the Urban Design Program and the Design Guidelines for Properties in the Mixed Use Overlay.

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

1. The foregoing findings of fact and determinations are true and hereby made a part hereof.

2. The foregoing findings of fact and determinations are supported by the staff report, minutes, plans, and exhibits, all of which are herein incorporated by reference.

3. The City Council ratifies the Design Review Board Certificate of Action (Exhibit A).

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 14th day of April 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be 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)

EXHIBIT A

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: April 14, 2026
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH

ROGERS, ANDERSON, MALODY AND SCOTT, LLP
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 AUDIT SERVICES
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Finance
Recommendation:

That the City Council adopt the resolution approving an agreement with Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP for fiscal year 2026 audit services.

Fiscal Impact:

The cost for this one-year audit engagement is $69,950 to have the vendor perform an independent audit and related services for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026.

Funding for this service is included in the fiscal year 2027 budget.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Ensure a strong financial outlook through careful planning, sustainable service levels, and fiscal sustainability.

BACKGROUND:

The City is required to engage an independent auditor each year to examine its financial statements for the period ending June 30th. The audit assesses whether the City’s accounting records and internal controls support the accuracy of the financial statements and verifies that the City’s accounting practices comply with federal and other grant requirements.

Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP (“RAMS”) has provided audit services to the City of La Mesa since 2011 with satisfactory performance. They are highly familiar with the City’s operations and accounting processes, including the recent financial system

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conversion, and are currently completing the citywide audit for fiscal year 2025 under an existing agreement.

DISCUSSION:

RAMS has provided a proposal for the fiscal year 2026 audit at a cost of $69,950. The City’s Purchasing Officer may waive competitive bidding, if approved by the City Council by resolution, when professional services will be provided by a firm who has performed equal satisfactory work previously for the City on the same scope of work, program or project area per La Mesa Municipal Code Section 2.40.070(a)(6).

Awarding an agreement to RAMS will allow the City to meet audit requirements by moving forward in a timely manner with a firm that is experienced with the City’s records and procedures. Alternatively, conducting a new competitive bidding process would add significant delays to conducting the audit and potentially introduce a completely new firm that would need to learn about the City’s accounting and processes.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution to approve an agreement with Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP for the preparation of the fiscal year 2026 audit report and waive the competitive bidding process.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Shannon Esenwein
City Manager Director of Finance
___________________
Scott Munzenmaier
Purchasing Officer
Attachments: A. Resolution
B. Proposal

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ROGERS, ANDERSON, MALODY AND SCOTT, LLP FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 AUDIT SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa has a strategic goal to ensure a strong financial outlook through careful planning, sustainable service levels, and fiscal sustainability; WHEREAS, the City is required to have an independent audit of its financial statements each fiscal year ending June 30th and Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP (“RAMS”) has been providing these auditing services for the City of La Mesa since 2011; WHEREAS, RAMS has had satisfactory performance in providing financial audit services and are highly familiar with the City and its accounting processes; and WHEREAS, the City’s Purchasing Officer may waive competitive bidding if approved by the City Council by resolution, when professional services will be provided by a firm who has performed equal satisfactory work previously for the City on the same scope of work, program or project area per La Mesa Municipal Code Section 2.40.070(a)(6).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the City Council approves an agreement with Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP for the preparation of the fiscal year 2026 audit and waives the requests for proposal (RFP) process for an amount of $69,950.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 14th day of April 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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)

Tel. 909-889-0871 | www.ramscpa.net | 735 E. Carnegie Dr. Suite 100, San Bernardino, CA 92408

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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March 25, 2026
City of La Mesa, California
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your staff for the confidence and support you have provided us over the past few years.

As you are aware, our current contract with the City expired with the audit of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. We are proud of the excellent service our firm has provided the City. In addition to the audit, we have been flexible in our audit schedules to accommodate any requests of the City, and we have made ourselves available throughout the years to answer questions raised by finance staff.

We have made it an absolute priority to provide the City with the best service possible, and we would like to continue providing those services. The City has the option to exercise a one-year extension. This will allow us to provide continuous and uninterrupted auditing services to the City.

As has been the case during our prior contract period, we will continue to provide continuity of staffing and be available to work with the finance staff in the areas of technical accounting pronouncements as well as compliance and internal control issues. We are available for telephone consultation on various financial matters throughout the year. All professional consultations throughout the year have been included in our proposed fixed fee.

Please see the attached fee schedules for our proposed fees for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. If the option is exercised, we will provide management with a standard engagement letter for the 2026 financial statement audit in May 2026.

We value the City as an important client and look forward to continuing our services for the next several years. Please do not hesitate to contact us at (909) 889-0871 for further clarification. We look forward to continuing our professional relationship with the City.

Very truly yours,

ROGERS, ANDERSON, MALODY & SCOTT, LLP
Brianna Schultz, CPA, CGMA
Partner

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RESPONSE:

Acknowledged and agreed on behalf of the City of La Mesa:

Name:

Title:

Date:

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Description of services
Not to exceed
amounts for the year
ended June 30,
2026
City Financial Statement Audit $ 49,200
Successor Agency Audit 4,300
SB-341 / Housing Successor Fund Audit 8,700
Gann Limit Agreed-upon procedures (AUP) 1,250
Single Audit * 6,500
Total 69,950 $
* = for the first major program, each additional major program will be $5,300 City of La Mesa
Rogers Anderson Malody & Scott, LLP
Proposed fees

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: April 14, 2026
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF A

COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING REQUEST

THROUGH CONGRESSWOMAN SARA JACOBS'

OFFICE FOR THE LA MESA DRONE AS FIRST

RESPONDER PROJECT AND, IF AWARDED,

AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND

APPROPRIATION OF THE FUNDS
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Police Department
Recommendation:

Adopt a resolution approving the submittal of a Community Project Funding request through Congresswoman Sara Jacobs' office for the La Mesa Drone as First Responder project and, if awarded, authorizing the acceptance and appropriation of the funds for project implementation.

Fiscal Impact:

The City is requesting $2,000,000 in federal Community Project Funding for the La Mesa Drone as First Responder project. The application identifies a project period of October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. If awarded, grant revenues and related expenditures would be appropriated in accordance with City budget procedures.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe.

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BACKGROUND:

Congresswoman Sara Jacobs' office is accepting Community Project Funding requests for federal fiscal year 2027. The La Mesa Police Department’s application seeks funding under the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Technology and Equipment category for a project titled “La Mesa Drone as First Responder”.

COPS Technology and Equipment projects support law enforcement efforts to develop and procure technology and equipment needed to respond more quickly and effectively, improve officer safety, increase transparency, and enhance community relations. The program guidelines identify local law enforcement agencies as eligible recipients.

The La Mesa Police Department is seeking this funding to establish a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program and a Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) to enhance public safety and reduce emergency response times. Drones would launch immediately on highpriority public safety calls (both police and fire / EMS) and provide real-time aerial video and critical intelligence before personnel arrive. The RTCC would consolidate and analyze live feeds and data to direct field response.

DISCUSSION:

The proposed project is designed to improve the City's emergency response capabilities and public safety operations through advanced technology. DFR and RTCC capabilities would shorten response times by locating suspects, victims, and hazards more quickly; confirming descriptions and direction of travel; and identifying access points, obstacles, and perimeter needs. Integrated aerial imagery and intelligence would improve decisionmaking during crimes in progress, missing or at-risk person incidents, traffic collisions, and brush or structure fires, while also supporting safer tactics and more efficient deployment of resources.

At major events and large gatherings, including the annual La Mesa Oktoberfest and the weekly Farmer's Market, the proposed DFR program and RTCC would strengthen situational awareness by detecting emerging issues, coordinating responses, and improving communications with partner agencies such as fire and emergency medical services. The information provided would support more informed incident command decisions during large-scale or rapidly evolving events.

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Requested funds would support drone aircraft, launch, landing, and charging equipment, secure data storage, and technology needed to integrate video, mapping, computer-aided dispatch, and intelligence platforms within an RTCC environment, as well as initial and ongoing pilot and analyst training. No additional staff are proposed. All operations would follow FAA requirements and all applicable local, state, and federal privacy safeguards.

CONCLUSION:

The proposed Community Project Funding request would provide the City with an opportunity to seek $2,000,000 in federal funding to establish a Drone as First Responder program and Real-Time Crime Center for the La Mesa Police Department. The projected funds are for equipment and training only. If funded, the project would enhance emergency response, improve situational awareness, support safer and more efficient deployment of personnel, and strengthen the City's ability to respond to crimes in progress, emergencies, and major public events. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the submittal of the funding request and, if awarded, acceptance and appropriation of the funds for project implementation.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________
Greg Humora Ray Sweeney
City Manager Chief of Police
Attachments:

A. Community Project Funding Request
B. Resolution

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA APPROVING

THE SUBMITTAL OF A COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING REQUEST THROUGH

CONGRESSWOMAN SARA JACOBS' OFFICE FOR THE LA MESA DRONE AS

FIRST RESPONDER PROJECT AND, IF AWARDED, AUTHORIZING THE

ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF THE FUNDS
WHEREAS, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs' office is accepting Community Project Funding requests for federal fiscal year 2027;
WHEREAS, The La Mesa Police Department submitted an application seeking funding under the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Technology and Equipment category for a project titled “La Mesa Drone as First Responder”; WHEREAS, COPS Technology and Equipment projects, and Drone as First Responder programs specifically, support law enforcement efforts to develop and procure technology and equipment needed to respond more quickly and effectively, improve officer safety, increase transparency, and support safer tactics and deployment of resources; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Mesa has agreed that, if awarded, such a project would assist in accomplishing the City’s strategic goal to maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the City Council affirms the submittal of a Community Project Funding request through Congresswoman Sara Jacobs’ office for the “La Mesa Drone as First Responder Program”; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, if awarded, the City Council authorizes the acceptance and appropriation of the funds
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 14th day of April 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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)

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies – Department of Justice – Community Oriented Policing Services – Technology and Equipment Project Title: La Mesa Drone as First Responder
Project Description:

The La Mesa Police Department seeks funding to establish a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program and establish a Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) to enhance public safety and reduce emergency response times. Drones launch immediately on high-priority calls, often arriving within minutes to provide real-time aerial video and critical intelligence before officers arrive.

The RTCC consolidates and analyzes live feeds and data to direct field response.

Together, DFR/RTCC capabilities will shorten response times by quickly locating suspects, victims, and hazards; confirming descriptions and directions of travel; and identifying access points, obstacles, and perimeter needs. Integrated aerial imagery and intelligence will improve decision-making during crimes in progress, missing or at-risk persons, traffic collisions, and brush or structure fires—supporting safer tactics and more efficient deployment of resources.

At major events and large gatherings, including the annual La Mesa Oktoberfest and weekly Farmer’s Market, the DFR program and the RTCC will strengthen situational awareness by detecting emerging issues, coordinating responses, and improving communications with partner agencies such as fire and emergency medical services.

Funds will support drone aircraft, launch/landing and charging equipment, secure data storage, and technology to integrate video, mapping, CAD, and intelligence platforms within an RTCC environment, as well as initial and ongoing pilot and analyst training. Operations will follow FAA requirements and all local, state and federal privacy safeguards. By delivering rapid, accurate information to responders, this DFR/RTCC program will help protect the community more effectively and efficiently.

Estimated Start Date: October 1, 2026
Estimated End Date: September 30, 2027
Amount Requested for FY27: $2,000,000
Total Project Cost: $2,000,000
FY27 President’s Budget Request Amount: 0
FY26 Enacted Amount: 0
Can the project obligate all appropriated funds within 12 months after enactment?: Yes

Request submitted to another subcommittee this fiscal year? No Is the funding requested by a governmental or non-profit organization? Governmental Recipient Point of Contact: Captain Greg Runge
Recipient Phone Number: 619-667-7544
Recipient Email Address: [email protected]
In which congressional district(s) is the recipient located? CA-51 Recipient Legal Name: La Mesa Police Department
Street Address: 8085 University Avenue
City: La Mesa
State: CA
Zip Code: 91942
Project Address: 8085 University Avenue
City: La Mesa
State: CA
Zip Code: 91942
If Project is not located in your district please identify congressional district: n/a Project Information URL: https://sarajacobs.house.gov/services/transparency Request Explanation (purpose and why is it a good use of taxpayer funds):

This project is a strong use of taxpayer funds because it delivers measurable public-safety benefits at a relatively low cost, improves efficiency, and reduces risk.

DFR can arrive in minutes, giving first responders immediate information that speeds medical aid, improves suspect location, and reduces time spent searching—especially for crimes in progress and missing-person calls. Using real-time video and RTCC analysis help supervisors and dispatchers send the right resources the first time, reducing unnecessary lights & sirens responses, duplicate units, and extended scene times — stretching taxpayer-funded staffing

further. This technology also provides better situational awareness that can prevent ambushes, reduce officer-involved uses of force, and improve de-escalation by confirming what is actually occurring before officers enter. Avoiding even a small number of serious injuries or major incidents can save significant public funds. For large gatherings and emergencies (traffic collisions, brush fires, critical infrastructure issues), DFR/RTCC supports coordinated response with fire/EMS, faster routing, and more informed incident command decisions. Recorded aerial video and RTCC documentation strengthen evidence quality, support accurate reporting, and can reduce complaints and litigation costs.

Is the recipient a State, Tribal, or local law enforcement agency? Yes Can this project spend a smaller amount of appropriated funds within 12 months of the enactment of the appropriations act?
Yes.

If yes, please provide any details that may be helpful for understanding the scalability of the project.

The proposed Drone as First Responder (DFR) and Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) project is highly scalable and can be implemented in phases depending on the funding amount. With a reduced award, the agency could first establish the core RTCC infrastructure, including essential hardware, software, and one or more initial drone platforms, while prioritizing deployment in the highest-call-volume or highest-risk service areas. The project is designed so that key components—such as additional drones, docking stations, camera integrations, analytics tools, and expanded staffing—can be added over time as additional funding becomes available. This phased approach would still allow the agency to begin realizing immediate benefits, including improved situational awareness, faster response support, and more efficient deployment of personnel, while preserving the long-term vision of a fully integrated DFR and RTCC program.

Please provide the location of this project, in the format ‘City (or County), State'. [This location will be printed in the public disclosure table. Examples include: 'Hazard, KY', or if the project is not located within a city, but rather a county: 'Perry County, KY'] La Mesa, CA

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: April 14, 2026
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF A

GRANT APPLICATION TO THE BOARD OF STATE AND
COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROPOSITION 64

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM,
COHORT 4, AND IF AWARDED, AUTHORIZING THE

ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF THE FUNDS

FOR THE PROJECT
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Police Department
Recommendation:

That the City Council adopt the resolution approving the submittal of a grant application to the Board of State and Community Corrections Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program, Cohort 4, and if awarded, authorizing the acceptance and appropriation of the funds for the project.

Fiscal Impact:

The proposed grant application requests a total of $2,814,285 for the grant term covering July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2031. Based on the budget attachment, $2,599,231 is allocated to Public Safety/Enforcement (PPA 1) and $215,054 is allocated to other eligible purpose areas, including community outreach and youth intervention.

If awarded, the grant funds would be used for project costs including code compliance services, community outreach training and materials, a fire inspector truck, license plate reader cameras, real-time crime support equipment, park cameras, and Police Department access gates. Approval of the recommended action would authorize the application and, if awarded, allow the City to accept and appropriate the grant funds for the project.

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City’s Strategic Goals:
 Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe.

BACKGROUND:

The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) administers the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program to provide funding to local governments that assist with law enforcement, fire protection, or other local programming addressing the public health and safety impacts of both legal businesses and illicit cannabis operations on communities. BSCC identifies the current funding opportunity as Cohort 4, with the grant cycle beginning July 1, 2026.

The proposed project is intended to strengthen its ability to address cannabis-related public health and safety concerns through a coordinated approach that includes enforcement, inspection, response technology, community outreach, and youth-focused prevention efforts. The project places a substantial emphasis on enforcement-related infrastructure and technology while also funding outreach and prevention-oriented components.

DISCUSSION:

The proposed project takes a comprehensive approach to addressing local impacts associated with unlawful cannabis activity and related public safety concerns. This includes funding for code compliance services, community outreach training for staff, a fire inspector truck, license plate reader cameras, real-time crime supportive equipment, community outreach items, park cameras, and Police Department access gates.

The largest portion of the request is directed toward enforcement and public safety infrastructure. These proposed investments are intended to improve the City’s ability to detect, deter, investigate, and respond to unlawful activity through expanded camera coverage, license plate reader technology, improved access control, and equipment for real-time crime response. The project also includes contracted code compliance support during the grant period to assist with inspections of legal cannabis operations in the City, as stipulated in the businesses’ conditional use permits.

In addition to enforcement-related improvements, the project includes community outreach and prevention components. These items are intended to support public education, youth engagement, drug prevention messaging, and stronger community awareness regarding cannabis-related health and safety risks. This combined enforcement-and-outreach approach is consistent with BSCC’s stated purpose for the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program, which supports local law

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enforcement, fire protection, and other programming aimed at addressing illicit cannabis impacts on communities.

If awarded, the funding would expand the City’s operational capacity in areas tied directly to public safety, nuisance abatement, prevention, and community engagement, particularly with La Mesa's youth.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution affirming the submittal of a grant application to the BSCC Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program, Cohort 4, and if awarded, authorizing the acceptance and appropriation of the funds for the project.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Ray Sweeney
City Manager Chief of Police
Attachments:

A. Resolution
B. BSCC Prop 64 Grant Application
C. Project Budget & Narrative

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROPOSITION 64 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM, COHORT 4, AND IF AWARDED,

AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF THE FUNDS

FOR THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, The Board of State and Community Corrections administers the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program to provide funding to local governments to address the impacts of cannabis on communities;
WHEREAS, the proposed project combines enforcement-related improvements, community outreach, and substance use prevention components consistent with the stated goals of grant program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Mesa has agreed that, if awarded, such a project would assist in accomplishing the City’s strategic goal to maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the City Council affirms the submittal of a grant application to the Board of State and Community Corrections Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program, Cohort 4, to address cannabis-related public health and safety concerns through a coordinated enforcement-and-outreach approach; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, if awarded, the City Council authorizes the acceptance and appropriation of the funds
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 14th day of April 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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)

BSCC Powered by Submittable
Title City of La Mesa
by Erin Jones in Proposition 64 Public Health &
Safety Grant Program, Cohort 4- Request for
Proposals
[email protected]
03/30/2026
id. 53674253
Original Submission 03/30/2026
KEY INFORMATION The Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety Grant Program, Cohort 4 Request for Proposals is organized into five (5) sections: Part I – Applicant Information Part II – Proposal Abstract Part III – Proposal Narrative Part IV – Project Budget (upload attachment) Part V – Attachments: Mandatory and Optional (upload attachments) Each section contains fields that require a response. Applicants may be prompted to provide written text, numerical input, select radial button options, or upload attachments. Some narrative response fields have character limits. When a character limit applies, a counter will display the total number of allowable characters and will update to show the number remaining as text is entered. Character limits include all letters, numbers, punctuation, and spaces. If the character limit is exceeded, a red prompt will appear stating: “You have exceeded the character limit.” Applicants may start and stop their application at any time during the solicitation period. To ensure information is saved in the BSCC– Submittable Application, applicants must select “Save Draft” at the bottom of the application before exiting. Applicants are prohibited from submitting the Prop 64 Grant Program, Cohort 4 application until all mandatory fields (identified with a red asterisk) are completed, all character limits are met, and all required documents have been uploaded. Applicants should review the Prop 64 Cohort 4 RFP Instruction Packet before beginning the application. The Instruction Packet contains all information necessary to successfully complete and submit the Prop 64 Cohort 4 application. The document is available at: http://www.bscc.ca.gov/proposition-64-publichealth-safety-grant-program/..

CONFIDENTIALITY
NOTICE:

All documents submitted as a part of the Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety Grant Program proposal are public documents and may be subject to a request pursuant to the California Public Records Act. The BSCC cannot ensure the confidentiality of any information submitted in or with this proposal. (Gov. Code, § 6250 et seq.)

PART I - APPLICANT

INFORMATION
This section requires information about the applicant (County/City), grant funds being requested, proposed project synopsis and project officials.

Name of City or
County Applicant
City of La Mesa
Applicant Category Medium county or city (with 50,000 to 500,000 residents)

*Check this box if
you are a city or
county with a
population under
10,000.
unchecked
Tax Identification
Number
95-6000731
Lead Public Agency
(LPA) Information
This sub-section requires information about the governmental agency with local authority of or within the applicant county or city that will be acting as the LPA. All Prop 64 grantees are required to designate a Lead Public Agency (LPA) to serve as the coordinator for all grant activities. The applicant may choose to fill the role of LPA itself or it may designate a department, agency, or office under its jurisdiction to serve as the LPA.

The role of the LPA is to coordinate with local government agencies and non-governmental organizations (if applicable) to ensure successful implementation of the grant program. The LPA is responsible for data collection and management, overseeing evaluative activities, and will serve as the primary point of contact with the BSCC.

Name of Lead Public
Agency (LPA)
City of La Mesa
Project Title La Mesa Illicit Cannabis Remediation Intiative Project Summary The City of La Mesa is requesting Proposition 64 Cohort 4 funding to remediated the adverse impacts of cannabis and illicit cannabis activity on public safety and health in our community. The City will implement an integrated system of cameras, license plate readers, and upgraded software to support real-time monitoring across cannabis retailers, public parks, and key corridors. The project will also increase community outreach at City events to educate the public about cannabis impacts, including a billboard campaign and pop-up booths at City events. These will be paired with increased code enforcement capacity and additional Fire Department equipment to allow for better enforcement and investigation capabilities citywide.

Project Purpose
Areas (PPAs)
PPA 1: Public Safety/Enforcement (Applicants that dedicate at least 70% of their budget to PPA 1 will earn priority points)
PPA 4: Environmental Impacts
PPA 2: Public Health
PPA 3: Youth Development/Youth Prevention and Intervention Applicant's Physical
Address
8130 Allison Ave
La Mesa
CA
91942
US

32.7660793
-117.0223744

Applicant's Mailing
Address (if different
than physical
address)
8130 Allison Ave
La Mesa
CA
91942
US

32.7660793
-117.0223744
Mailing Address For
Reimbursement
Payments
8130 Allison Ave
La Mesa
CA
91942
US

32.7660793
-117.0223744
Project Director Erin
Jones
Project Director's
Title
Police Services Manager
Project Director's
Email Address
[email protected]
Project Director's
Phone Number
+16196677508
Financial Officer Gloria
Thet
Financial Officer's
Title
Management Analyst
Financial Officer's
Email Address
[email protected]
Financial Officer's
Phone Number
+16196677582
Day-To-Day Program
Contact
Erin
Jones
Day-To-Day Program
Contact's Title and
Agency/Department/Organization
Police Services Manager
Day-To-Day Program
Contact's Email
Address
[email protected]
Day-To-Day Program
Contact's Phone
Number
+16196677508

Day-To-Day Fiscal
Contact
Gloria
Thet
Day-To-Day Fiscal
Contact's Title with
Agency/Department/Organization
Management Analyst
Day-To-Day Fiscal
Contact's Email
Address
[email protected]
Day-To-Day Fiscal
Contact's Phone
Number
+16196677582
Name of Authorized
Officer*
Greg
Humora
Authorized Officer's
Title
City Manager
Authorized Officer's
Email Address
[email protected]
Authorized Officer's
Phone Number
+16196671105
I hereby certify I am
vested by the
Applicant with the
authority to enter into
contract with the
BSCC, and the
grantee and any
subcontractors will
abide by the laws,
policies, and
procedures
governing this
funding.
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PART II -

PROPOSAL

ABSTRACT
The Proposal Abstract should provide a brief summary of the proposed project. This section will not be included in the rating of the proposal.

PROPOSAL

ABSTRACT
The City of La Mesa is requesting Proposition 64 Cohort 4 funding to remediated the adverse impacts of both legal and illicit cannabis activity on public safety and health in the community. The City will implement an integrated system of cameras, license plate readers, and upgraded software to support real-time monitoring across cannabis retailers, public parks, and key corridors. The project will also increase community outreach through information booths at City events and a billboard campaign to educate the public about cannabis impacts. These will be paired with expanded code enforcement capacity through additional site inspections and Fire Department equipment (Fire Inspection Truck) to allow for better enforcement and investigation capabilities citywide.

The City has a very high concentration of Cannabis retailers per square mile (1.43 per square mile, with 13 total retailers across the City), one of the highest concentrations in San Diego County. The visibility and accessibility of these businesses, particularly along major corridors such as University Avenue, increases day-to-day exposure for residents and places very high demand on the City to regularly monitor and enforce cannabis retail regulations and municipal code requirements. We have received substantial community feedback regarding odor, business clusters, and overall cannabis impacts.

PART III -

PROPOSAL

NARRATIVE
This section requires responses
Proposal Narrative
Instructions
The Proposal Narrative includes four sections: Project Need, Project Description, Project Organizational Capacity and Coordination, and Project Evaluation. The character limits and page equivalents for each narrative section are outlined below and must be followed when preparing proposal materials. The Project Need narrative may not exceed 8,400 total characters. The Project Description narrative may not exceed 14,000 total characters. The Project Organizational Capacity and Coordination narrative may not exceed 5,600 total characters. The Project Evaluation narrative may not exceed 5,600 total characters.

Proposal Need The City of La Mesa has identified clear and measurable needs that align with the intent of the Prop 64 grant, particularly in the areas of public safety, public health, and youth exposure. La Mesa voters approved adultuse cannabis sales 2016. The City received Cohort 2 funding and established a baseline regulatory and enforcement framework to mitigate the initial impacts of cannabis retailers opening in the community. Since then, the City has expanded licensing to include cultivation, manufacturing and distribution operations. The City currently has 13 licensed cannabis business operating storefronts in operation, representing approximately

1.43 retailers per square mile, one of the highest concentrations in San Diego County. An additional 3 licensed supply chain facilities have opened, with additional permits currently under review. This level of density increases visibility and access across the community and elevates the need for consistent monitoring, enforcement, and education.

The City is seeking Cohort 4 funding to address several critical service

gaps:
1) The La Mesa Police Department lacks efficient and upgraded data analysis and monitoring systems to ensure retailer compliance and protect public spaces from cannabis impacts. This includes necessary facility upgrades, software to collect and monitor data, and additional technology hardware to assist personnel in monitoring activity hotspots and areas around retailers, as well as maintaining safe parks. Inconsistent cell service and insufficient Wi-Fi bandwidth in the police station poses challenges to monitoring enhanced camera feeds and data integrations. 2) The City lacks continuous community outreach mechanisms to increase public awareness about cannabis impacts.
3) The City's Community Development Department does not have the capacity or resources to conduct site inspections at a frequency that aligns with need. Addressing inconsistencies between retailers' understanding of City policies and the opening of new facilities would be best managed through increased site inspections. The purchase of a fire inspection truck would enhance official oversight through complimentary site visits.

The California Office of Traffic Safety ranks La Mesa the 11th highest of 104 similarly sized cities for number of under the influence drivers under

21. Transportation Injury Mapping System data shows there were 7 fatalities and 27 injuries (5 severe), resulting from crashes involving drivers under the influence of drugs within the City between 2021 and 2025. These figures demonstrate ongoing risks associated with substance use and impaired driving.

Data from the San Diego Association of Governments indicates that marijuana is the most commonly used substance among youth, with 55% testing positive at the time of booking and 74% reporting it as their first substance used, with an average age of first use of 12.5 years. The City is directly adjacent to San Diego State University. With over 41,000 students enrolled, the impact of youth substance rates on the community stretches beyond those in residence. Additionally, Sycuan Casino, a major regional destination, brings additional visitor traffic to the City through the use of one of the light rail stops as a free shuttle pick up location to the property.

These two regional facilities create a regional draw to our retailers beyond City limits, particularly impacting those under the age of 21 at an increased rate. This subsequently increases enforcement demand in and around our retailers in a way that could be disproportionate to our population.

Local demographic conditions further contribute to vulnerability within the City. La Mesa has a population of approximately 61,000 residents, with several census tracts experiencing elevated economic challenges:
- Census Tract 150.02 ranks in the bottom 7 percent statewide for employment, which can increase reliance on informal economies and reduce overall community stability.
- Census Tracts 146.01 and 148.06 each report more than 40 percent of residents living below the statewide poverty line, indicating financial strain

that can limit access to healthcare, youth programming, and other protective resources.
- Census Tract 148.06 ranks among the lowest in the state for access to park space, meaning residents have fewer safe, structured places for recreation and youth engagement. This limited access places greater importance on maintaining existing parks as safe, healthy environments free from substance-related activity, which is one of the main reasons ensuring our City parks are smoke and cannabis free is critical for La Mesa particularly.

The Police Department is budgeted for 73 sworn officers, approximately

1.19 sworn officers per 1,000 residents, below the regional average of

1.28. Urgent or emergent calls for service necessarily reallocate officer time toward reactive policing. This means officers are limited in the amount of time they can spend proactively with business owners and residents or conducting extra patrols. The proposed equipment and software upgrades will create efficiencies that allow officers and compliance teams to remotely monitor activity in and around retailers and facilities, capture and analyze essential investigative data, under one platform. The system will utilize cameras readily linked to businesses (due to existing agreements with retailers), to points around businesses, and in the City's public parks.

These system and bandwidth upgrades will help our officers track this information more easily without taking more time out of their day to crunch the numbers or incident counts themselves.

While inspections are conducted, they are not consistently standardized across cannabis retailers, and the City does not have sufficient staffing to conduct frequent or proactive inspections. This creates variability in compliance and limits the City’s ability to ensure consistent operating practices across all licensed businesses. It also reduces the City’s ability to respond to potential illegal operations in a timely manner. As such, we have proposed expanding code enforcement operations by increasing costs for retailer inspection contracts to increase the frequency and regularity of operations.

In terms of public health, marijuana-related businesses located in LM are required to operate within a complex set of carefully crafted municipal codes and regulations. These businesses will need to be inspected for violations of these codes and regulations and any such violations will require investigation and possible enforcement action. If these inspections and enforcement actions are not undertaken, then the risk to the public from illegally treated, tainted, or improperly stored product would result in an increase in hospital visits, long-term health effects, and potentially, death. The entire application, from beginning to end is an extremely timeconsuming process for CE and PD personnel, so the expanded contractor capacity and technology upgrades will substantially reduce these burdens while also improving our enforcement.

Lastly, while La Mesa PD and La Mesa's Community Outreach Department have some community outreach and education initiative regarding DUI's and other tangentially related items to cannabis impacts, direct education that's cannabis-targeted remains limited in scale. SANDAG Youth Interview

data found that only 11 percent of youth report that marijuana use is harmful, indicating a significant decline in perceived risk. This is just one indicator of the need for increased community education in La Mesa and the broader region.

These needs have been identified through ongoing coordination between the La Mesa Police Department, Code Enforcement, and City leadership, as well as review of public safety data, regional datasets, and community feedback. A more coordinated and standardized approach will best address cannabis impacts on La Mesa. City outreach data found that maintaining a low crime rate was their most important public service for them (97% percent of Survey Respondents), with 75% noting the importance of crime prevention programs (La Mesa Community Outreach Survey, 2019).

The needs of our community directly tie into Proposition 64 funding priorities: by implementing the proposed projects, we will be directly mitigating the impacts of increased cannabis use and availability on La Mesa.

Project Description This project builds on prior Proposition 64 Cohort 2 funding, which established baseline regulatory and enforcement capacity, and expands the City’s ability to respond to evolving challenges associated with cannabis retail density, youth exposure, and enforcement demand. This specifically targets all Four Proposition 64 PPAs.

Initiative 1: Improve cannabis-related enforcement, monitoring, and response capabilities (Public Safety and Enforcement)
The City will implement an integrated system of cameras, license plate readers, and upgraded data software to improve real-time monitoring and enforcement coordination, specifically focusing on retailer areas, all 14 City Parks, ingress and egress points, and upgrading the City's internal monitoring infrastructure to better access and capture data.

Objectives:
- Install Cameras in all 14 City Parks (3 Cameras per Park) - Increase surveillance and install cameras around cannabis retailers and ingress/egress points. This will be integrated with our existing retailer partnerships that allow LMPD to directly work with them to access internal camera feeds as well within businesses.
- Implement upgraded software that consolidates all camera feeds into a centralized system and dashboard
- Improve wireless internet infrastructure to ensure reliable access to realtime monitoring of data within City Facilities - Replace Police Department facilities exit gates for vehicles to reduce response times and aid in response efficiency
Activities and Monitoring will be conducted by La Mesa PD, also coordinating with Code Enforcement. We will target historically known hotspots, with the new systems integrating feeds from multiple sources.

Impact: This will increase our monitoring Citywide, but particularly in known park hotspots and around retailers. This will allow us to identify patterns of

activity and incident efficiently. It will also support proactive enforcement by enabling personnel to focus on field operations.

Additionally, targeting parks will have secondary youth impacts, meeting PPE 3, as parks specifically have been found to be gathering spots for La Mesa Youth.

Initiative 2: Better Community Awareness and Educate the Public on the Risks Associated with Cannabis Use
Objectives:
- Expand an existing billboard campaign to include cannabis-specific public education messaging
- Conduct outreach at established City events, including Oktoberfest, Farmers Markets, and car shows
- Coordinate outreach efforts with the City’s Community Outreach team and local partners (Most likely at a rate of one event every 3-4 Months for the grant performance period)
Activities and Implementation:

Outreach materials will be developed and distributed at community events, with messaging focused on increasing awareness of cannabis-related risks and promoting responsible behavior. The billboard campaign will extend the reach of these efforts beyond direct engagement opportunities, targeting residents and visitors traveling through key corridors alongside an existing DUI prevention billboard campaign the City successfully implemented.

Initiative 3: Improve compliance and consistency across cannabis retailers and strengthen inspection capacity (Public Safety and Public Health) The City will expand code enforcement capacity and standardize inspection practices to ensure consistent compliance across all licensed cannabis businesses.

Objectives:
- Increase inspection frequency and staff capacity. The City's Code Enforcement Department currently contracts out retailer inspections. This funding will allow us to increase the frequency and regularity of these inspections, which currently occur very irregularly.

Activities and Implementation:

The City will contract with qualified inspectors to supplement existing staff capacity, allowing for more frequent and proactive inspections.

Standardized procedures will be developed to ensure consistency across retailers, including verification of required policies and operational practices. If needed, Code Enforcement will coordinate with LMPD for arrests or other incident-response needs.

Impact: This will increase standardization of both code enforcement procedures and better ensure retailer compliance across the City.

Initiative 4: Enhance Responder Safety to Address Illegal Cannabis Operations

The City will Acquire a Fire Inspection Truck to be used when responding to illegal grows or other cannabis-related environmental hazards.

Objectives:
- Acquire a fire inspection truck equipped for hazardous site response Activities and Implementation:

The fire inspection truck will be used during investigations of illegal grow sites and other environments where hazardous conditions may be present.

This equipment will allow staff to safely assess and address risks associated with electrical hazards, chemical exposure, and unsafe building conditions, this will meet PPA 4: Public Health by increasing our ability to respond to environmental remediation needs.

Impact:

This component will improve responder safety and support more effective response to illegal cannabis activity.

The project will serve residents, youth, and visitors within the City of La Mesa, with a focus on areas experiencing higher levels of cannabis-related activity and exposure. This includes commercial corridors with high concentrations of cannabis retailers, public parks, and neighborhoods identified through enforcement data and community feedback. It will specifically work with our 13 retailer locations and our 14 City Parks across La Mesa. It will also have secondary benefit on nearby regional hubs like San Diego State University. We expect to reach the full City population of 61,000 residents, and the greater regional population as well through activities like the Billboard Campaign. Participation at City Events will potentially reach an estimated 1,000 residents per event, though this will vary depending on the scope and attendance of each event.

Rationale and Evidence Based Approach:

Data-driven enforcement tools, including integrated camera systems and license plate readers, have been shown to improve response times and increase operational efficiency. Centralized data systems support more effective analysis and coordination, allowing agencies to identify trends and respond proactively. These are both gaps that have slowed down our cannabis enforcement efforts since its legalization in 2019, as the strain on officer and Code Enforcement staff time to proactively monitor hotspots has been immense. We also lack the infrastructure to proactively respond to events, and often reactively address incidents instead.

Regional data demonstrates increased youth access, early initiation, and reduced perception of harm related to cannabis use (see: SANDAG Study, Needs Statement), supporting the need for targeted prevention and education efforts. Our Cohort 2 Funding implemented community outreach strategies to great success, and separate City Billboard campaigns and other public health campaigns for non-cannabis initiatives have been met with great success and reduced incident rates. We aim to bring the same success and outreach strategies towards targeting illicit cannabis use in La Mesa.

Use Of Existing Resources:

The proposed project builds on existing City resources, including the La

Mesa Police Department, Code Enforcement, and Community Outreach programs. Prior Proposition 64 funding established baseline capacity for cannabis regulation and enforcement. However, our current technology is insufficient to meet the proposed expansion without updated software, surveillance tech, and wifi bandwidth. The proposed project will correct these service gaps and expand our ability to monitor and track hotspots; this will also help the City form more informed long-term cannabis response strategies moving forward based on data findings.

Overall outcomes for this initiative are projected to be a reduced percentage of incident rates, improvement of Park public health and safety and subsequent increase in public perceptions of safety in La Mesa. It will also significantly improve LMPD and LMFD response times. It will increase the number of people reached and improve overall public understanding of the risks associated with cannabis use. It will also improve consistency and regulatory compliance across La Mesa Cannabis Retailers. All of these outcomes will have significant cannabis remediation benefits on La Mesa.

The project will be overseen by City Grant Implementation Staff and LMPD Project Management Staff, who will handle project coordination across all involved City Departments. We will also work with the City's Finance Department on Invoicing and grant program fiscal compliance.

Project
Organizational
Capacity and
Coordination
The City will serve as the Lead Public Agency and will oversee all aspects of project administration, implementation, and compliance with Proposition 64 grant requirements. This will involve coordination across several City Departments, which will coordinate through regular internal meetings to ensure timely progress of project implementation:
- La Mesa PD (LMPD) will lead project implementation. LMPD will directly oversee the surveillance system upgrades and monitor data to ensure grant compliance and Local Evaluation Plan Compliance. The project lead will be Erin Jones.
- La Mesa Code Enforcement will work with LMPD to expand the frequency of their retailer inspections by increasing contractor work. They will report numbers and contractor invoices to both LMPD and Finance for grant administration, and report any retailer inspection findings. - The City's Community Outreach Department will work with LMPD on the proposed outreach campaigns and integrating these campaigns into existing City Events.
- The City's Parks and Recreation Department will work with LMPD on camera integration into City Parks and maintenance.
- La Mesa Fire Department (LMFD) will acquire the inspection truck and report outcomes to LMPD for grant tracking.

Lastly the City Manager's Office and Finance Department will authorize all activities and assist in grant invoicing and City fiscal compliance during grant reporting and Local Evaluation Plan creation and implementation.

The City has experience administering state and federal funding and maintaining compliance with reporting requirements. Internal processes are in place to support procurement, contract management, and financial tracking. Staff involved in project implementation have experience in law enforcement operations, code compliance, public outreach, and grant administration, including prior experience managing Proposition 64-funded activities.

For this project, the City will utilize established procurement procedures to contract for code enforcement inspection services and to acquire equipment and technology. All procurement will follow applicable local and state regulations to ensure transparency and accountability.

Subcontractors will comply with BSCC expectations for subcontractors and be selected based on their experience implementing similar programs and ability to deliver the proposed scope of services.

The City successfully implemented a Cohort 2 program and anticipates utilizing the same strategies for success in Cohort 4, including meeting expected BSCC reporting deadlines and ongoing data monitoring for program success. The City is confident in our ability to deliver the project by the June 2031 performance end date. We would begin procurement immediately upon grant award, plan community outreach initiatives 2-3 months in advance of events. Ongoing code enforcement, software upgrades, and similar subscription/ongoing activities will occur throughout the ~5 Year grant performance period with a set June 2031 end date in compliance with Prop 64 Cohort 4 RFP requirements. ecause the City already conducts enforcement, inspections, and outreach activities related to cannabis, the proposed project represents an expansion and enhancement of ongoing work rather than the creation of entirely new systems, increasing our confidence in timely, transparent implementation.

The proposed technology investments will further strengthen coordination by allowing multiple departments to access centralized data and monitoring systems, allowing for efficient reporting to BSCC and Local Evaluation Plan monitoring. As part of implementing these new software systems, staff will be trained on how to use and regularly monitor these platforms, to ensure they are being used to the fullest capacity possible.

Overall, we are a responsible municipal entity with a track record of timely grant program compliance, particularly regarding this funding opportunity.

Project Evaluation Evaluation activities will be conducted in alignment with Proposition 64 grant requirements, including the development and implementation of a Local Evaluation Plan, Quarterly Progress Reports, and a final Local Evaluation Report. La Mesa PD will lead evaluation, with input from City Grant administrative staff (led by Grants Management Analyst Gloria Thet) and with input from the City Finance department to ensure compliance on invoices and use of funds with both local and State regulations.

Evaluation will be coordinated by the La Mesa Police Department (LMPD), which will serve as the central point for data collection, monitoring, and reporting across all project components, particularly given the data

gathered through the upgraded camera and surveillance operations. LMPD will work closely with Code Enforcement, the Community Outreach Department, the Parks and Recreation Department, and the Fire Department to ensure that all relevant data is collected and reported accurately. The City Manager’s Office will provide oversight to ensure that evaluation activities remain aligned with project goals, and the Finance Department will support fiscal tracking and reporting.

Erin Jones, who will lead the LMPD implementation, has substantial experience in project implementation, public safety education, and tracking public safety data. Gloria Thet is the City's dedicated Grants Management Analyst, who will be dedicated to project administration and grant reporting.

Our community outreach team has been trained in community oriented education campaigns and will build off of similar recent City success with both pop-up booths and billboard campaigns for similar anti-DUI initiatives.

The Community Outreach Department maintains records of event participation and engagement, and the Fire Department tracks response activity related to hazardous sites. Together, these departments provide the City with the internal capacity to collect and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data throughout the grant period. LMPD will track cannabisrelated incidents, response times, and activity identified through surveillance systems, including hotspot locations and Park incidents, alongside the Parks and Recreation Department for data involving parks' surveillance. Code Enforcement will track the number and frequency of retailer inspections, violations identified, and follow-up actions. The Community Outreach Department will track the number of outreach events conducted, estimated attendance, and community feedback received. The Fire Department will track responses to illegal grow sites and other hazardous cannabis-related environments. The integrated camera and data system will allow staff to monitor activity in real time and review historical data to identify trends and patterns.

Baseline data will be collected at the beginning of the grant to be monitored throughout implementation to hopefully see improvement over the 5-year turn. The City will respond to any anomalies in the data, like worsening trends or adverse impacts of the proposed activities that we didn't previously expect. We will lay out all of these strategies and goalposts as part of the Local Evaluation Plan development process. This will ensure our program response remains targeted if the projected community benefits and cannabis impacts are not present in the data, so that we can adapt our strategies to better meet goalposts if needed. The implementation team will meet quarterly to monitor this data.

Overall, the City will maintain consistent monitoring and reporting throughout the grant period to ensure that project activities are implemented as planned and that outcomes are clearly documented.

PART IV: PROJECT
BUDGET

ATTACHMENT
The Budget Attachment must be filled out completely and accurately.

Applicants are solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the information entered in the Budget Attachment. All project costs must be directly related to the objectives and activities of the project, demonstrating how the funds will be used to address the local needs due to the impact of legalizing cannabis in California. The Budget Table must cover the entire 66-month grant period. For additional guidance related to allowable uses of grant funds, refer to pages 8-15 of the Proposition 64 Request for Proposals (RFP).

Project Budget Attachment

2._Budget_Attachement_CLM.xlsx

PART V -
ATTACHMENTS:

MANDATORY AND

OPTIONAL
In addition to the Budget Attachment, the list of mandatory attachments include: Project Work Plan Letter of Eligibility Certification of Compliance with BSCC Policies on Debarment, Fraud, Theft, and Embezzlement Criteria for Non-Governmental Organizations Receiving BSCC Funds The Governing Board Resolution attachment upload is optional at Application submission. However, it will be required if the project is awarded Prop 64 Cohort 4 Grant Funds. These documents are stand-alone documents available on the BSCC Proposition 64 Homepage:
http://www.bscc.ca.gov/proposition-64-public-health-safety-grant-program/.

Download, complete, and upload where prompted below.

PROJECT WORK PLAN

3._Project_Work_Plan_CLM.docx
Letter of Eligibility
Prop_64_Public_Safety_Grant.pdf
Certification of Compliance with BSCC Policies on Debarment, Fraud, Theft, and Embezzlement Prop_64_Public_Safety_Grant.pdf
Criteria for Non-Governmental Organizations Receiving BSCC Funds as a Subcontractor Prop_64_Public_Safety_Grant.pdf
Governing Board
Resolution (Optional)

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Budget Category Instructions
Applicants are limited to the use of the budget categories listed. Applicants are not required to reques category. If no money is requested for a certain category, enter $0 in the budget table and "N/A" in t narrative.

This workbook is protected. Applicants may only enter information in unshaded cells. All other cells in the worksheet will auto populate based upon the applicant's entries.

The purpose of the narrative for each corresponding category is to provide a narrative description of the ite items and amounts requested will serve to meet the stated goals and objectives and planned activities start a new paragraph within a narrative cell, hold down the Alt key and then press Enter.

All funds must be used consistent with the requirements of the BSCC Grant Administration Guide, loca website, including any updated version that may be posted during term of the Grant Agreement. The grantees whenever an updated version is posted.

Priority Points for PPA 1: In order to receive priority points, applicants must dedicate a minimum of 70 per budget to activities that fall under PPA 1: Public Safety/Enforcement. To demonstrate that the 70 percent th met, applicants must use the “A. Grant Funds Dedicated to PPA 1: Public Safety/Enforcement” column in th identify what portion of any one budget category is dedicated to PPA 1. Please see “PPA 1-PRIORITY POIN more information about allowable uses of funds under PPA 1.

Note: Any amount budgeted for indirect costs will be excluded when calculating the percentage for priority p Proposal Budget (Table and Narrative)
This Budget Attachment is Section 5. Proposal Budget of the official proposal and must be uploaded int Submittable portal when prompted. Upon submission, this will be rated as such per the requirements set forth in Proposals (RFP). Applicants are solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the information en budget.

THIS WORKBOOK MUST BE UPLOADED INTO THE BSCC-SUBMITTABLE APPLICATION WHEN PR Do not alter or recreate this budget template. Applicants that do not use the BSCC Budget Template will be Enter the name of the City or County Applicant in the yellow cell at the top of the Proposal Budget Ta worksheet.

General Instructions
Salaries and Benefits: List the classification/title, percentage of time, salary or hourly rates, and benefits every staff person that will be funded by the grant, either by the Applicant or the Lead Public Agency (LPA).

Show the math behind the benefit calculations. Briefly describe staff roles/responsibilities within the Pro Grant Program. Include salaries and benefits ONLY for staff of the Applicant or the Lead Public Age benefits associated with partner agencies or subcontractors should be included in the applicable category Services, NGO Subcontracts, etc.).

Services and Supplies: Include and itemize all services and supplies to be purchased by the Prop 64 PH& Services and supplies purchased by partner agencies or subcontractors must be included in the applica Professional Services, NGO Subcontracts, etc.).

Request funds in whole dollars only. Do not use decimals or formulas when completing the budget table.

Small Cities and Counties with a population size range less than 50,000 - Maximum Grant Amount: $1,0 Medium Cities and Counties with a population size range 50,000-500,000 - Maximum Grant Amount $4 Large Cities and Counties with a population size range more than 500,000 - Maximum Award Amount $ 2026 Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety Grant Program RFP Budget Attachment Instructions
Apply only for the amount of funding that can be reasonably expended over the five (5) year gr extremely important to plan and budget carefully.

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7. In the Indirect Costs Narrative section please identify the types or categories of expenses that will be indirect costs rate and what record keeping process will be used to provide source documentation.

Option 2) Applicants with a federally approved indirect cost rate may use the rate to seek reimburs costs up to twenty percent (20%) of all grant-funded direct costs, excluding equipment and fixed a may not request more than their federally approved rate and will be required to submit their federa documentation in order to receive reimbursement.

Option 1) Applicants that do not have a federally approved indirect cost rate may seek reimburs costs up to fifteen percent (15%) of all grant-funded direct costs, exluding equipment and fixed asset Be advised: Once a grant award is made, equipment and fixed assets greater than $5,000 may require s written approval by BSCC, even if included here.

Please budget for at least one 2-day trip to Sacramento for 3-5 key grant team members.

Be advised: Out-of-State travel using grant funding is permissible only in rare cases and is monitored ve State travel included in the proposed budget does not guarantee automatic approval; these travel reques level of review and scrutiny and approval is granted only in limited cases. Out-of-State travel requests req prior approval by the BSCC.

Indirect Costs: Indirect costs are shared costs that cannot be directly assigned or identified to a particu incurred and necessary to the operation of an agency and the performance of the project. Applicants w provide a methodology or list of costs/activities to support the indirect costs charged to the grant upon req indirect costs include, but are not limited to, rent and utilities, office supplies, administrative salaries and frin as managerial, clerical, accounting, human resources, and information technology).

For the Prop 64 PH&S Grant Program, indirect costs may be charged to grant funds using only one of options:

Professional Services or Public Agency Subcontracts: List the names of any public agencies or profes that will work on the project. Show the amount of funds allocated to each agency/consultant and itemize the be provided. List any positions to be funded, including classification/title, percentage of time, salary or benefits (if applicable).

Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Subcontracts: List the names of all NGOs that will work on and Prop 64 PH&S Grant Program. Show the amount of funds allocated to each and itemize the services tha Include any positions to be funded, including classification/title, percentage of time, salary or hourly rate applicable). If an NGO partner has not been selected as of the date of the submission of the application, id of grant funds that will be allocated and describe the services to be provided.

Equipment and Fixed Assets: Include grant funds associated with equipment and fixed assets purchase or LPA. Equipment and fixed assets are defined as nonexpendable personal property having a useful life year and an acquisition cost of $5,000 or more per unit. Items that do not meet this threshold should b Services and Supplies category .

Itemize all equipment and fixed assets to be purchased by the Applicant or LPA only. Equipment and fixed by partner agencies or subcontractors must be included in the applicable category (e.g., Professiona Subcontracts, etc.).

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with RTC Sec. 34019(f)(3)(C), the BSCC must “prioritize grant awards for local governments whose proposals include illicit cannabis enforcement activities.” purposes of this grant, “enforcement” refers to the coordinated activities undertaken by a ction to identify, investigate, disrupt, and deter illicit commercial cannabis operations. Enforcement inistrative, civil, and criminal actions that uphold state and local cannabis laws through inspections, s, nuisance abatement efforts, legal proceedings, and multiagency operations designed to protect health, consumer safety, the environment, and the integrity of the licensed cannabis market. at dedicate 70 percent of the Project Budget to enforcement activities, excluding any amount budgeted for indirect costs , will receive Priority Points. urpose
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A. Grant Funds for
PPA 1: Public
Safety/Enforcement
B. Grant Funds for
PPA 2, 3, and/or 4
Total Requested
Grant Funds
(A+B)
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$250,000 $0 $250,000
$200,000 $0 $200,000
$2,149,231 $215,054 $2,364,285
$0 $0 $0
$0
$2,599,231 $215,054 $2,814,285
A. Grant Funds for
PPA 1: Public
Safety/Enforcement
B. Grant Funds for
PPA 2, 3, and/or 4
Total Requested
Grant Funds
(A+B)
$0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
A. Grant Funds for
PPA 1: Public
Safety/Enforcement
B. Grant Funds for
PPA 2, 3, and/or 4
Total Requested
Grant Funds
(A+B)
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
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2026 Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety Grant Program - Proposal Budget and Budget Narrative Grant Term: July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2031
Note: Budget Categories 1 - 7 will auto-populate based on the information entered in the sections below.

Do not alter or recreate this budget template. Applicants that do not use the BSCC Budget Template will be disqualified.

Name of City or County Applicant:

3. Professional Services or Public Agency Subcontracts
3a. Professional Services or Public Agency Subcontracts 1a. Salaries and Benefits
Calculation for Expenditure
Position Title

4. Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Subcontracts
2b. Services and Supplies Narrative: Provide a brief description for each item that explains how it will be used toward fulfilling grant objectives. 1b. Salaries and Benefits Narrative: Provide a brief description for each position that addresses their role on the grant project.

5. Equipment/Fixed Assets

7. Indirect Costs (For PPAs 1 through 4) $0

1. Salaries and Benefits

2. Services and Supplies
TOTAL
Description of Services or
Supplies
2a. Services and Supplies
Budget Category
TOTAL

6. Other (Travel, Training, etc.)
Will account for an estimated quarterly investigation/inspection at all City retailers through the grant performance period, so 20 total. Estimated at about $45,000 per year to expand current services Percentage of Grant Funds Dedicated to PPA 1: Public Safety/Enforcement (excludes amount budgeted for Indirect Costs) 92.36%

A. Grant Funds for
PPA 1: Public
Safety/Enforcement
B. Grant Funds for
PPA 2, 3, and/or 4
Total Requested
Grant Funds
(A+B)
$250,000 $0 $250,000
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$250,000 $0 $250,000
A. Grant Funds for
PPA 1: Public
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B. Grant Funds for
PPA 2, 3, and/or 4
Total Requested
Grant Funds
(A+B)
$200,000 $0 $200,000
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
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A. Grant Funds for
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B. Grant Funds for
PPA 2, 3, and/or 4
Total Requested
Grant Funds
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$37,054 $37,054
$832,040 $0 $832,040
$108,231 $0 $108,231
$178,000 $178,000
$1,058,960 $0 $1,058,960
$150,000 $0 $150,000
$2,149,231 $215,054 $2,364,285
Based on current contractor rate for services to the City TOTAL
Description of Equipment/Fixed
Assets Calculation for Expense
Calculation for Expenditure Description of Professional Service(s)
4a. Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Subcontracts
3b. Professional Services or Public Agency Subcontracts Narrative: List each consultant and/or public agency that will receive grant funds. Provide a brief description of the services that will be provided.
4b. Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Subcontracts Narrative: List each NGO subcontractor that will receive grant funds. Provide a brief description of the services that will be provided. 5b. Equipment/Fixed Assets Narrative: List any equipment or fixed assets that will be purchased with grant funds and provide a brief description of each item that explains how it will be used toward fulfilling grant objectives.

Fire Inspector Truck
Flock 20-40 License Plate Reader Camera
Real Time Crime Supportive Equipment
Community Outreach Items
Park Cameras
Police Department Access Gates
Based on a 2026 Itemized Quote provided to City of La Mesa 5a. Equipment/Fixed Assets
Code Compliance
TOTAL
TOTAL
Calculation for Expenditure
Estimated Contract costs with local Community Outreach Partner based on most recent quotes Community Outreach Training for Staff
Will account for an estimated quarterly investigation/inspection at all City retailers through the grant performance period, so 20 total. Estimated at about $45,000 per year to expand current services Enter narrative here. You may expand row height if needed.

All amounts are based on recent quotes provided to the City of La Mesa in 2026. The Breakdown of consolidated line items is as follows: Real Time Crime Supportive Equipment, Bed topper for community outreach = $5,500, Educational Material for parents to talk with their children about cannabis health risks to be distributed throughout schools: $750; 4 Microsoft Surface Devices for graphics and survey access at pop-up outreach booths: $1500; Portable Tradeshow podium table for outreach: $150; Pop-up magazine display for outreach: $100; Keynote Speaker on youth THC use for outreach events: $30,000; Sports equipment and athletic apparel to host sporting events to build strong community relations and prevent drug use in youth to meet our youth "where they are at": $30,000; Drug Prevention Giveaway Items: $10,000; Fatal Vision Training Products to be used in trainings to prevent drug use at our schools: $20,000; Media Billboard: $100,000 (*estimated). Real Time Crime Supportive Equipment cost breakdowns are as follows: Pole Cam: $20,000; Wifi infrastructure: $40,000; Message Trailer: $48,231; Police vehicle access gates to reduce response times due to opening speeds Description of Subcontracts
Based on a 2026 Itemized Quote provided to City of La Mesa, includes annual subscription costs
Based on a 2026 Itemized Quote provided to City of La Mesa for the following items:

Pole Cam, Wifi Infrastructure, Message Trailer
Based on a 2026 Itemized Quote provided to City of La Mesa, includes bed topper for outreach vehicle ,educational materials, surface devices, podium table, magazine display, keynote speaker costs, sports equipment for youth relations and outreach, drug prevention giveaways, out front media billboard
3 per park, 14 parks = 42 cameras; based on 2026 itemized quote 1 gate = estimated at about $75,000 based on recent estimates, $150,000 for two

A. Grant Funds for
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B. Grant Funds for
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Total Requested
Grant Funds
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$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0
Grant Funds Total Requested
Grant Funds
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$67,500
$0 $0
$90,000
7b. Indirect Costs Narrative:
7a. Indirect Costs
Description of Other (Travel,
Training, etc.) Calculation for Expense
TOTAL
6a. Other (Travel, Training, etc.)
6b. Other (Travel, Training, etc.) Narrative: Provide a brief explanation for how each item listed above will contribute toward fulfilling grant objectives. Please budget for at least one 2-day trip to Sacramento for 3-5 key grant team members.

Please see Instructions tab for additional information regarding Indirect Costs.

If the amount exceeds the maximum allowed and/or turns red , please adjust it to not exceed the line-item noted.

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For this grant program, indirect costs may be charged using only one of the two options below:
1) Indirect costs not to exceed 15 percent (15%) of all grant-funded costs, excluding equipment and fixed assets.

Applicable if the applicant does not have a federally approved indirect cost rate.

If using Option 1) grant funds allocated to Indirect Costs may not exceed:
2) Indirect costs not to exceed 20 percent (20%) of all grant-funded costs, excluding equipment and fixed assets.

Applicable if the applicant has a federally approved indirect cost rate. Amount claimed may not exceed the applicant's federally approved indirect cost rate.

If using Option 2) grant funds allocated to Indirect Costs may not exceed:
$0 $0

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: April 14, 2026
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID 26-06, JOHNSON

DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT,

AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO MJC

CONSTRUCTION AND AUTHORIZING A BUDGET

TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATION OF TRANSNET
FUNDS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO.
8503
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached Resolution accepting Bid 26-06, Johnson Drive Drainage Improvement Project, awarding a construction contract to MJC Construction, and authorizing a budget transfer and appropriation of TransNet funds to Capital Improvement Project No. 8503.

Fiscal Impact:

A budget transfer is needed to reallocate TransNet funds from Fiscal Year 2027 to Fiscal Year 2026. An appropriation of unallocated TransNet-LAM44 Roadway Drainage funds is required to cover project construction and construction management.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community.  Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe.

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: April 14, 2026
Page: 2 of 3
Environmental Review:

The Project is categorically exempt from environmental review in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act Section 15304, Minor Alterations to Land.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife issued a notification to proceed with the project dated February 25, 2026.

BACKGROUND:

An earthen open channel conveys storm water and other dry weather flows through the east side of the property located at 9019 Johnson Drive. The west side of the channel has exhibited signs of erosion. To properly convey future stormwater flows and protect property, the City proposes to construct a double reinforced concrete pipe in the location of the channel. The surface above the pipes will be returned to native condition.

DISCUSSION:

On March 3, 2026, a notice inviting bids was advertised for the project with an engineer’s estimate of $150,000. The City received 6 bids. The lowest responsive base bidder was MJC Construction with a base bid amount of $230,240. A summary of bid results is shown in Attachment B. The project time is 30 working days and will tentatively start in June 2026. The City has notified affected properties of the planned work, and additional notices will be provided prior to construction.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached Resolution accepting Bid 26-06, Johnson Drive Drainage Improvement Project, awarding a construction contract to MJC Construction, and authorizing a budget transfer and appropriation of TransNet funds to Capital Improvement Project No. 8503.

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: April 14, 2026
Page: 3 of 3
Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora José G. Ornelas
City Manager Assistant Director of Public Works
____________________________
Carly Cubberley, PE
Engineering Project Manager
Attachments: A- Resolution Construction Contract Award
B- Bid Summary

Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
ACCEPTING BID 26-06, JOHNSON DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT

PROJECT, AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO MJC

CONSTRUCTION, AND AUTHORIZING A BUDGET TRANSFER AND

APPROPRIATION OF TRANSNET FUNDS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 8503
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa has a strategic goal to invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community;
WHEREAS, the City wishes to improve an existing earthen storm water channel located at 9019 Johnson Drive;
WHEREAS, on March 3, 2026, a notice inviting bids was advertised and documents were distributed on PlanetBids;
WHEREAS, on April 3, 2026, the City received six bids on the bid opening date and MJC Construction was the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder with a total base bid of $230,420; WHEREAS, TransNet funds for the Johnson Drive Drainage Repairs Project CIP No. 8503 are currently programmed for fiscal year 2027; and WHEREAS, unappropriated TransNet LAM44, Roadway Drainage funds totaling $128,160 have been identified to fund the project construction and construction management.

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

The MJC Construction bid in the amount of $230,420 for Bid No. 26-06, Johnson Drive Drainage Improvement Project, was determined to be the lowest, responsive, responsible base bid. Said bid is on file with the City Clerk.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to accept and execute a construction contract with MJC Construction to perform items of work in the bid at the prices set forth on said bid for a total amount of $230,420.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a budget transfer is approved to move $150,000 in CIP 8503 from Fiscal Year 2027 to Fiscal Year 2026.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $128,160 of unallocated TransNet LAM44, Roadway Drainage funds are appropriated to CIP 8503 for the construction and construction management contracts.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 14
th day of April 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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 WEIGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)

Bidders Base Bid Bid Total
1 MJC Construction $230,420.00 $230,420.00
2 New Century Construction Inc. $283,960.00 $283,960.00 3 Palm Engineering Construction Co., Inc. $293,162.00 $293,162.00 4 Wright Construction Engineering Corp $356,660.00 $356,660.00 5 SC Valley Engineering Inc. $494,388.13 $494,388.13
6 Prestige Prime Engineering $532,719.82 $532,719.82
Engineer's Estimate $150,000.00 $150,000.00
All bids compared on the basis of the BASE BID ONLY.

Bid Tabulation
BID 26-06 John Drive Drainage Repairs Project

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: April 14, 2026
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE
ORDER NO. 1 WITH HAZARD CONSTRUCTION
ENGINEERING, INC. FOR BID 25-17, 2025 PAVING
PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 8304
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council approve the attached resolution authorizing Contract Change Order No. 1 to Hazard Engineering Construction Inc. in the amount of $73,484.91.

Fiscal Impact:

Funding for Contract Change Order 1 totaling $73,484.91 is available in CIP Account No. 8304.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community.  Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe.  Promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home.

BACKGROUND:

The City of La Mesa maintains roadways on a 7-zone cycle. Roadway maintenance treatments are selected based on multiple factors, including average daily traffic, vehicle load types, paving history, types of roadway damage, and more.

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: April 14, 2026
Page: 2 of 2
On July 8, 2025, the City Council approved a resolution awarding a construction contract to Hazard Engineering Construction, Inc. in the amount of $774,729 for the 2025 Paving Project, Bid 25-17.

DISCUSSION:

During construction of the project, portions of the ground underneath the existing pavement on Amarillo Avenue were found to be unsuitable for the depth of treatment identified on the construction plans. Additional construction materials and personnel hours were needed to properly complete the project and open the road to the public.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing Contract Change Order No. 1 to Hazard Engineering Construction, Inc. in the amount of $73,484.91.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora José G. Ornelas
City Manager Assistant Director of Public Works
Respectfully submitted by:
____________________________
Carly Cubberley, PE
Engineering Project Manager
Attachments: A – Resolution
B – Contract Change Order 1

ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH HAZARD
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING, INC. FOR BID 25-17, 2025 PAVING PROJECT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 8304
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa has a strategic goal to invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community;
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2025, a contract was awarded to Hazard Construction Engineering, Inc. to provide construction services for the 2025 Paving Project; WHEREAS, unsuitable subgrade conditions were encountered during construction, necessitating a change order; and
WHEREAS, Administrative Instruction F-13 requires approval by the City Council for Public Works construction change orders over $25,000.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and instructed to execute for and on behalf of said City, Contract Change Order No. 1 for additional construction services between the City of La Mesa and Hazard Construction Engineering, Inc. for an amount of $73,484.91 for Capital Improvement Project No. 8304, 2025 Paving Project.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 14th day of April 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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)

RE Contract: Date:

P.O. No.:

Additional Cold Mill: Odessa $ 708.00
Megan Wiegelman, City Clerk
Jason A. Mordhorst, President
$ 19,360.00
$ (19,111.40)
$ 54.00
$ 68,410.31
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Additional HMA Overlay (3/4" aggregate)
HMA Overlay (3/8" aggregate) - credit
Additional Cold Mill: Amarillo
Extra work hours to address unsuitable subgrade conditions 12 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.

Michael Throne, Director of Public Works
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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) $ 848,213.91 % Change
TOTAL CCO's (+ or -) $ 73,484.91 % Change 9%
CCO's PREVIOUSLY APPROVED (+ or -) $ - % Change 0%
$ 73,484.91
Total Change
NET CHANGE THIS CCO (+ or -) % Change 9%
6 Bid No.:

Mark Arapostathis, Mayor
Hazard Construction Engineering, Inc.
25-17
TO:

ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT
$ 73,484.91
$ 774,729.00
5 Additional Full Depth Reclamation (12") $ 4,064.00
Hazard Construction Engineering, Inc.

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:

Bid Item
No.

Change in
Contract Price
4/14/2026
262105
Detailed Description of Changes & Quantities or Scope of Work 2025 Paving Project
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
Resolution: 2026-____
ATTACHMENT B Page 79 of 103

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: April 14, 2026
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID 26-04 AND AWARDING A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE 2026 SIDEWALK

INFILL PROJECT TO MIRAMAR GENERAL ENGINEERING,
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 8323
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
Recommendation:

Accept Bid 26-04, 2026 Sidewalk Infill Project and award the construction contract to Miramar General Engineering for the base bid in the amount of $187,936.18.

Fiscal Impact:

Capital Improvements Project No. 8323 is funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe.  Promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home.
 Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community.

Climate Action Plan Reduction Strategy:
 T-1: Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Development BACKGROUND:

The City of La Mesa receives block grant funds from the CDBG Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), on an annual basis.

These funds are required to be used to benefit low and moderate-income communities.

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: April 14, 2026
Page: 2 of 2
In the past, the City has primarily used CDBG funds for storm drain and park improvements including most recently Collier Park. This will be the first time in recent history that CDBG funds are used for new sidewalk construction.

In accordance with the Sidewalk Master Plan, areas designated as CDBG Tracts were selected for sidewalk and pedestrian ramp improvements near multifamily housing developments, school connections, and residential areas with existing infrastructure deficiencies, to enhance pedestrian connectivity, encourage safe active transportation, and advance equitable access to the public right of way. The proposed locations for sidewalk installation are shown on Attachment B. The engineer’s estimate for the project was a base bid of $268,000.

DISCUSSION:

On March 5, 2026, a notice inviting bids was advertised, and bid documents were distributed. On March 26, 2026, ten bids were received electronically. The apparent responsive, responsible low bidder was identified as Miramar General Engineering, with a base bid of $187,936.18, as shown in Attachment C – Bid Tabulation.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution accepting Bid 26- 04, 2026 Sidewalk Infill Project and award the construction contract to Miramar General Engineering for the main bid in the amount of $187,936.18.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora José G. Ornelas
City Manager Assistant Director of Public Works
____________________________
Chandler Kern
Assistant Engineer
Attachments: A – Resolution Bid 26-04, 2026 Sidewalk Infill Project B – Sidewalk Infill Project Map
C – Bid 26-04 Bid Tabulation

ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
ACCEPTING BID 26-04 AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE 2026 SIDEWALK INFILL PROJECT TO MIRAMAR GENERAL ENGINEERING, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 8323
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa has a strategic goal to invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community;
WHEREAS, the City advertised a notice inviting bids on March 5, 2026; WHEREAS, the City received ten bids on the bid opening date of March 26, 2026; and WHEREAS, Miramar General Engineering, was found to be the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder.

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

Miramar General Engineering was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bid with a base bid in the amount of $187,936.18 for Bid 26-04, 2026 Sidewalk Infill Project. Said bid is on file in the office of the City Clerk.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to accept and execute a contract with Miramar General Engineering to perform the work at the prices set forth in said base bid.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Public Works is authorized to approve the substitution of subcontractors.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 14th day of April 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ATTACHMENT A

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)

Bidders Base Bid Bid Total
1 Miramar General Engineering $ 187,936.18 $ 187,936.18 2 RAC Construction & Engineering, Inc. $ 192,726.34 $ 192,726.34 3 Rosenex $ 212,511.99 $ 212,511.99
4 Sael Construction Corporation $ 215,094.17 $ 215,094.17 5 A.B. Hasmi, Inc. $ 227,998.50 $ 227,998.50
6 Palm Engineering Construction Co., Inc. $ 241,049.24 $ 241,049.24 7 RAN Engineering Group $ 249,024.84 $ 249,024.84
8 Tri-Group Construction & Development Inc $ 267,953.00 $ 267,953.00 9 RGC General Engineering Inc. $ 321,231.48 $ 321,231.48 10 Fordyce Construction, Inc. $ 333,849.76 $ 333,849.76 Engineer's Estimate $ 268,000.00 $ 268,000.00
Bid Tabulation
BID 26-04 Sidewalk Infill Project
All bids compared on the basis of BASE BID

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: April 14, 2026
SUBJECT: INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE

OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
ADDING CHAPTER 12.38 TO THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL

CODE TO ESTABLISH THE LA MESA ELECTRIC

BICYCLE SAFETY PILOT PROGRAM PURSUANT TO
CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE SECTIONS 21214.7,
312.5, AND 22651.08
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council introduce for first reading an ordinance adding Chapter 12.38 to the La Mesa Municipal Code to establish the La Mesa Electric Bicycle Safety Pilot Program pursuant to California Vehicle Code sections 21214.7, 312.5, and 22651.08
Fiscal Impact:

There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this item.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe.

BACKGROUND:

On January 27, 2026, the City Council directed staff to draft an ordinance establishing rules governing the use of electric bicycles (“e-bikes”) within the City to protect the health, safety, and welfare of e-bike riders and the general public.

In September 2024, the State of California enacted Assembly Bill 2234, which authorizes cities within San Diego County to develop and implement Electric Bicycle Safety Pilot

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: April 14, 2026
Page: 2 of 3
Programs. The legislation permits participating jurisdictions to regulate the operation of electric bicycles, including the authority to:
 Prohibit persons under 12 years of age from operating Class 1 or Class 2 electric bicycles
 Establish violation and enforcement procedures
 Require safety education or training programs
 Collect and report specific data related to the program Pursuant to state law, the pilot program authority sunsets on January 1, 2029, unless extended by the Legislature.

Locally, the City of La Mesa has experienced a growing number of e-bike-related incidents. In 2025, the City received 52 e-bike-related calls for service, and since 2023, there have been six collisions involving e-bikes. These data points demonstrate a need to evaluate and strengthen the City’s regulatory framework to better support rider safety, encourage responsible operation, and reduce risks to both e-bike users and the broader community.

DISCUSSION:

The proposed ordinance establishes the La Mesa Electric Bicycle Safety Pilot Program and adopts regulations consistent with the authority granted under AB 2234 and the California Vehicle Code. Key components include:
 Minimum age requirements for operating Class 1 and Class 2 electric bicycles  Safety education or training requirements for violators  Enforcement mechanisms and administrative cost recovery consistent with state law
 Data collection and reporting obligations
 An authorization for peace officers to remove certain unlawfully operated vehicles pursuant to California Vehicle Code section 22651.08
The ordinance is intended to support safe riding practices, reduce the number of collisions and near-miss events, and promote responsible e-bike use within the community.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends the City Council introduce for first reading an ordinance adding Chapter 12.38 to the La Mesa Municipal Code to establish the La Mesa Electric Bicycle Safety Pilot Program pursuant to California Vehicle Code sections 21214.7, 312.5, and 22651.08

Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: April 14, 2026
Page: 3 of 3
Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Amanda Lee
City Manager Assistant City Manager
Attachments: A. Electric Bicycle Ordinance
B. Assembly Bill No. 2234

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-__

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA ADDING CHAPTER 12.38 TO THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH THE LA

MESA ELECTRIC BICYCLE SAFETY PILOT PROGRAM PURSUANT TO
CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE SECTIONS 21214.7, 312.5, AND 22651.08 WHEREAS, the California Legislature enacted California Vehicle Code section 21214.7 to establish the “San Diego Electric Bicycle Safety Pilot Program,” authorizing local authorities within San Diego County to prohibit operation of Class 1 and Class 2 electric bicycles by persons under 12 years of age;
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code section 312.5 defines “electric bicycle,” sets statewide classifications for Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 electric bicycles, and identifies vehicles that are not electric bicycles pursuant to state law (as amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 791 (Senate Bill 1271), effective January 1, 2025);
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 875 (2023–2024) added California Vehicle Code section 22651.08, authorizing peace officers to remove non-compliant electric-motor vehicles and Class 3 electric bicycles operated unlawfully, and established procedures for seizure, release, administrative cost recovery, and safety-course requirements; WHEREAS, the City seeks to enhance public safety, reduce collisions involving electric bicycles, clarify local operating rules consistent with state law, and implement data collection and public information efforts required by state law; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that adoption of this Ordinance is necessary and appropriate to protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents and visitors, particularly children, while maintaining consistency with state law.

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

SECTION 1: The City Council finds and determines that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and hereby adopts such recitals as findings.

SECTION 2: The City Council desires to add a new Chapter 12.38 entitled “The La Mesa Electric Bicycle Safety Pilot Program Pursuant to California Vehicle Code Sections 21214.7, 312.5, and 22651.08”, to the La Mesa Municipal Code as follows:
“Chapter 12.38

THE LA MESA ELECTRIC BICYCLE SAFETY PILOT PROGRAM PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE SECTIONS 21214.7, 312.5, AND 22651.08

12.38.010 Authority

12.38.020 Definitions

12.38.030 Operation by Persons Under 12 – Prohibited

12.38.040 Enforcement; Violations; Penalties

12.38.050 Removal and Seizure of Vehicles

12.38.060 Data Collection and Reporting

12.38.070 Public Information Campaign

12.38.080 Sunset; Pilot Program Expiration

12.38.090 Severability

12.38.010 Authority.

This Chapter is adopted pursuant to:

A. California Vehicle Code Section 21214.7.

B California Vehicle Code Section 312.5.

C California Vehicle Code Section 22651.08

12.38.020 Definitions.

The following words and phrases, whenever used in this chapter, shall have the meanings defined in this section:

A. “Electric bicycle” means a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor that does not exceed 750 watts of power. (Veh. Code § 312.5(a)) (1) A “class 1 electric bicycle,” or “low-speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle,” is a bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, that is not capable of exclusively propelling the bicycle, except as provided in paragraph (4), that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour, and that is not capable of providing assistance to reach speeds greater than 20 miles per hour. (Veh. Code § 312.5(a)(1))
(2) A “class 2 electric bicycle,” or “low-speed throttle-assisted electric bicycle,” is a bicycle equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour. (Veh. Code § 312.5(a)(2))
(3) A “class 3 electric bicycle,” or “speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle,” is a bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, that is not capable of exclusively propelling the bicycle, except as provided in paragraph (4), and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour, and equipped with a speedometer. (Veh. Code § 312.5(a)(3))
(4) A class 1 or class 3 electric bicycle may have start assistance or a walk mode that propels the electric bicycle on motor power alone, up to a maximum speed of 3.7 miles per hour. (Veh. Code § 312.5(a)(4))
B. “Electric Bicycle Safety and Training Program” means a bicycle-safety education course that includes instruction on electric bicycle classifications, age restrictions, safe operation, helmet requirements, traffic laws, and roadway hazard awareness, and that is approved by the City Manager for purposes of this Chapter. The program may be administered by the City, a local nonprofit, or any other qualified provider approved by the City Manager.

12.38.030 Operation by Persons Under 12 – Prohibited
A person under 12 years of age shall not operate a Class 1 or Class 2 electric bicycle within the City’s boundaries.

12.38.040 Enforcement; Violations; Penalties
A. For the first sixty (60) days following the effective date of the Chapter, any violation of Section 12.38.030 shall be punishable by issuance of a warning notice.

B. After the first sixty (60) days following the effective date, any violation of Section

12.38.030 shall constitute an infraction punishable by a fine of twenty-five dollars ($25).

C. No record of the action shall be transmitted to the court, and no fee shall be imposed upon a citation for this infraction if the parent or legal guardian of the violator delivers proof to the City within one hundred twenty (120) days after issuance of the citation that the violator has completed an Electric Bicycle Safety and Training Program.

D. If an unemancipated minor violates Section 12.38.030, the parent or legal guardian with control or custody of the minor shall be jointly and severally liable for the amount of the fine imposed pursuant to this Section.

12.38.050 Removal and Seizure of Vehicles
A. Authority to Remove. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code section 22651.08, a peace officer may remove a vehicle located within the City under any of the following circumstances:
(1) A person is operating a vehicle with fewer than four wheels that:
a. Does not meet the definition of an electric bicycle set forth in California Vehicle Code section 312.5;
b. Is powered by an electric motor capable of exclusively propelling the vehicle in excess of 20 miles per hour; and
c. Is being operated by a person who is not licensed to operate the vehicle. (2) A person is operating a Class 3 electric bicycle in violation of California Vehicle Code section 21213(a).

B. Administrative Cost Recovery. The City may establish, by ordinance or resolution, charges equal to its actual administrative costs for the removal, seizure, and storage of a vehicle removed under this section.
(1) An administrative cost recovery fee shall apply to the removal, seizure, or storage of any vehicle under this chapter, in the amount set forth in the City’s adopted cost recovery fee schedule.
(2) The City Council may establish or amend such fees by resolution. (3) The current schedule of applicable fees shall be posted conspicuously on the City’s public website.

C. Release of Seized Vehicles. Vehicles seized under this section shall be released to the owner, violator, or their agent after a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours, provided that:
(1) The request for release is made during normal business hours; and (2) All applicable removal, seizure, and storage costs have been paid.

D. Safety Course Requirement as a Condition of Release. For vehicles removed pursuant to subdivision (A)(2), the City may require the owner, violator, or the parent or legal guardian of the violator to provide proof of completion of an Electric Bicycle Safety and Training Program approved by the City as a condition of release.

12.38.060. Data Collection and Reporting.

The City shall collect and maintain all enforcement data required by California Vehicle Code section 21214.7(d) in connection with this Chapter and shall transmit such data in accordance with Government Code Section 9795. The required data shall include:

A. The total number of traffic stops initiated for violations of this chapter.

B. The results of those traffic stops, including whether a warning or citation issued, property seized, or an arrest made.

C. The number of times a person was stopped for allegedly operating a Class 1 or Class 2 electric bicycle while under 12 years of age but found to be over the age limit.

D. If a warning or citation was issued, a description of the warning or violation cited.

E. If an arrest or traffic stop was made, the offense cited by the officer and the perceived race or ethnicity, gender, and approximate age of the person stopped, provided that the identification of these characteristics is solely based on the observation and perception of the peace officer who initiated the traffic stop.

F. The actions taken by peace officer during a traffic stop, including but not limited to:
(1) Whether the peace officer requested consent to search the person and, if so, whether consent was provided.
a. Whether the peace officer asked for consent to search the person and, if so, whether consent was provided.
b. Whether the peace officer searched the person or property, and, if so, the basis for the search and the type of contraband or evidence discovered. c. Whether the peace officer seized property and, if so, the type of property that was seized and the basis for seizing the property.

G. The number of times a person opted to complete, and completed, an Electric Bicycle Safety and Training Program in lieu of paying a fine.

H. The number of times a person under 12 years of age was operating an electric bicycle and involved in a crash resulting in a permanent, serious injury as defined in California Vehicle Code section 20001, or a fatality, in the six months preceding adoption of this chapter, including the cause of the crash and the class of electric bicycle involved.

I. The number of times a person under 12 years of age was operating an electric bicycle and was involved in a crash resulting in a permanent, serious injury as defined in California Vehicle Code section 20001, or a fatality, after adoption of this Chapter, including the cause of the crash and the class of electric bicycle involved.

12.38.070 Public Information Campaign.

Pursuant to California Vehicle Code section 21214.7(e), the City shall administer a public information campaign for at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the enactment of this Chapter, which shall include public announcements in major media outlets and press releases.

12.38.080 Sunset; Pilot Program Expiration.

This Chapter, and all authority granted to the City under California Vehicle Code section 21214.7, shall remain in effect until January 1, 2029, and shall be automatically repealed on that date unless extended or renewed by state law.

12.38.090 Severability.

If any part of this Chapter is for any reason held to be invalid, unlawful, or unconstitutional, such validity, unlawfulness, or unconstitutional shall not affect the validity, lawfulness, or constitutionality of any other part of this chapter."
SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its adoption and the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to use summary publication procedures pursuant to Government Code Section 36933 utilizing a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of La Mesa.

INTRODUCED AND READ at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 14th day of April 2026, and thereafter PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of said City Council held the _____th day of __________ 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:
__________________________
MARK ARAPOSTATHIS, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk

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 correct copy of Ordinance No. 2026- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited and that the same has been duly published according to law.

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

SHARE THIS: Date Published: 09/30/2024 02:00 PM
AB-2234 Vehicles: electric bicycles. (2023-2024)
Assembly Bill No. 2234
CHAPTER 823
An act to add and repeal Section 21214.7 of the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles. [ Approved by Governor September 28, 2024. Filed with Secretary of State September 28, 2024. ]

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 2234, Boerner. Vehicles: electric bicycles.

Existing law defines an electric bicycle and classifies electric bicycles into 3 classes with different restrictions.

Under existing law, a “class 1 electric bicycle” is a bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour. Under existing law, a “class 2 electric bicycle” is a bicycle equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle and is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour. Under existing law, a “class 3 electric bicycle” is a bicycle equipped with a speedometer and a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour. Existing law prohibits a person under 16 years of age from operating a class 3 electric bicycle.

This bill, the San Diego Electric Bicycle Safety Pilot Program, would, until January 1, 2029, authorize a local authority within the County of San Diego, or the County of San Diego in unincorporated areas, to adopt an ordinance or resolution that would prohibit a person under 12 years of age from operating a class 1 or 2 electric bicycle. For the first 60 days following the adoption of an ordinance or resolution for this purpose, the bill would make a violation of the ordinance or resolution punishable by a warning notice. After 60 days, the bill would make a violation of the ordinance or resolution punishable by a fine of $25, except as specified. This bill would make a parent or legal guardian with control or custody of an unemancipated minor who violates the ordinance or resolution jointly and severally liable with the minor for the amount of the fine imposed. The bill would, if an ordinance or resolution is adopted, require the county to, by January 1, 2028, submit a report to the Legislature that includes, among other things, the total number of traffic stops initiated for a violation of the ordinance or resolution, the results of those traffic stops, and the actions taken by a peace officer during a traffic stop, as specified. The bill would require a local authority or county to administer a public information campaign for at least 30 calendar days prior to the enactment of the ordinance or resolution, as specified.

Vote: majority Appropriation: no Fiscal Committee: no Local Program: no THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

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SECTION 1. Section 21214.7 is added to the Vehicle Code, to read:
21214.7. (a) This section shall be known, and may be cited, as the San Diego Electric Bicycle Safety Pilot Program.
(b) A local authority within the County of San Diego, or the County of San Diego in unincorporated areas, may, by ordinance or resolution, prohibit a person under 12 years of age from operating a class 1 or 2 electric bicycle. (c) (1) A violation of an ordinance or resolution adopted pursuant to this section shall be punishable as follows:
(A) For the first 60 days after the prohibition comes into effect, a warning notice. (B) After the first 60 days, a violation of the ordinance or resolution shall be an infraction punishable by a fine of twenty-five dollars ($25).
(2) A record of the action shall not be transmitted to the court and a fee shall not be imposed upon a citation for this infraction if the parent or legal guardian of the person who violated the prohibition delivers proof to the issuing agency within 120 days after the citation was issued that the person has completed an electric bicycle safety and training program pursuant to Section 894 of the Streets and Highways Code. (3) If an unemancipated minor violates an ordinance or resolution adopted pursuant to this section, a parent or legal guardian with control or custody of the minor shall be jointly and severally liable with the minor for the amount of a fine imposed pursuant to this subdivision.
(d) (1) If an ordinance or resolution is adopted pursuant to this section, the county shall, by January 1, 2028, submit a report to the Legislature that includes all of the following:
(A) The total number of traffic stops initiated for a violation of the ordinance or resolution adopted pursuant to this section.
(B) The results of those traffic stops, including whether a warning or citation was issued, property was seized, or an arrest was made.
(C) The number of times a person was stopped for allegedly operating a class 1 or class 2 electric bicycle while under 12 years of age but was found to be over the age limit. (D) If a warning or citation was issued, a description of the warning or the violation cited. (E) If an arrest or traffic stop was made, the offense cited by the officer for the arrest or traffic stop and the perceived race or ethnicity, gender, and approximate age of the person stopped, provided that the identification of these characteristics is solely based on the observation and perception of the peace officer who initiated the traffic stop.
(F) The actions taken by a peace officer during a traffic stop, including, but not limited to, all of the following:
(i) Whether the peace officer asked for consent to search the person and, if so, whether consent was provided.
(ii) Whether the peace officer searched the person or property, and, if so, the basis for the search and the type of contraband or evidence discovered.
(iii) Whether the peace officer seized property and, if so, the type of property that was seized and the basis for seizing the property.
(G) The number of times a person opted to complete, and did complete, the training course in lieu of paying the fine.
(H) The number of times that a person under 12 years of age was operating an electric bicycle and was involved in a crash that resulted in a permanent, serious injury, as defined in Section 20001, or a fatality in the six months prior to the adoption of the ordinance or resolution, the cause of the crash, and the class of the electric bicycle that was being operated at the time of the crash. (I) The number of times that a person under 12 years of age was operating an electric bicycle and was involved in a crash that resulted in a permanent, serious injury, as defined in Section 20001, or a fatality 4/9/26, 12:39 PM Bill Text - AB-2234 Vehicles: electric bicycles. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2234 2/3

after the adoption of the ordinance or resolution, the cause of the crash, and the class of the electric bicycle that was being operated at the time of the crash.
(2) A report submitted pursuant to this section shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.
(e) A local authority shall administer a public information campaign for at least 30 calendar days prior to the enactment of an ordinance or resolution adopted pursuant to this section, which shall include public announcements in major media outlets and press releases. (f) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed. 4/9/26, 12:39 PM Bill Text - AB-2234 Vehicles: electric bicycles. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2234 3/3

DATE: April 14, 2026
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Mark Arapostathis
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF ALLOCATING $20,000 TO UPDATE THE 2022

PARK DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE STUDY TO EVALUATE

POTENTIAL INCREASES TO THE QUIMBY ACT PARKLAND

DEDICATION IN-LIEU FEE AND PARK ACQUISITION AND

IMPROVEMENT FEE

BACKGROUND
In 2005, the City established the Quimby Act Parkland Dedication In-Lieu Fee (Park InLieu Fee) and the Park Acquisition and Improvement Fee (Park Impact Fee). These fees ensure that new development contributes its fair share toward capital costs associated with growth. Revenues collected from these fees are used to develop new park facilities and complete capital improvements in existing parks, including upgrades to play equipment, courts, buildings, and other amenities.

Since the adoption of these fees in 2005, the City has collected a cumulative total of $3,169,542 in Park In-Lieu and Park Impact Fees. While these revenues have supported several major projects, the fee amounts have not been updated since their original adoption in 2005. During this same period, the cost of developing new parks and constructing recreation facilities has increased substantially.

For example, Park In-Lieu and Park Impact Fee revenues contributed a combined $1.9 million toward two major community projects, a future park site on Waite Drive and Collier Park. The property on Waite Drive was purchased from the County of San Diego over a four-year period using park fees. The total cost to complete the redevelopment of Collier Park was approximately $6.8 million, and the development of the park on Waite Drive is estimated at approximately $7.2 million.

In 2021, the City Council authorized preparation of a Park Development Impact Fee Study to evaluate whether adjustments to the Park In-Lieu Fee and Park Impact Fee were warranted to maintain adequate park amenities for current and future residents.

Willdan Financial Services, a qualified consulting firm, completed the Fee Study, and in June 2022 the City Council reviewed potential fee revisions. However, the recommended adjustments were not adopted at that time.

RECOMMENDATION
Approve an allocation of $20,000 to update the 2022 Park Development Impact Fee Study and direct staff to present the updated findings to the City Council for consideration, including potential increases to both the Park In-Lieu Fee and the Park Impact Fee.

DATE: April 14, 2026
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Vice Mayor Lauren Cazares
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF REQUESTING STAFF TO PREPARE A DRAFT

ORDINANCE (FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE

ADOPTION) CLARIFYING THE INTENT AND AUTHORITY FOR

CANNABIS DISPENSARIES TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS
“DISPENSARIES” IN SIGNAGE CONTENT
At times cannabis dispensaries are mistaken for other types of businesses due to their unique names and advertising (e.g., Cookies mistaken for bakery).

To avoid this confusion, especially relating to minors, I’m requesting that staff return to Council with a draft ordinance (for consideration and possible adoption) clarifying the intent and authority for cannabis dispensaries to identify themselves as “dispensaries” in the signage content.

After Council discussion, I’ll be happy to initiate a motion to direct staff to do so.

DATE: April 14, 2026
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Councilmember Patricia Dillard
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF ADDING A “BILL WALTON WAY” SIGN TO THE

SIGNPOST AT THE INTERSECTION OF LOWELL STREET AND

NORMAL AVENUE
Bill Walton (1952–2024) was a legendary Hall of Fame basketball player, broadcaster, and proud La Mesa native who dominated at Helix High School before starring at UCLA and in the NBA. Known for his intense, joyful personality and 1970s success, he remained deeply connected to his hometown, where he was added to the La Mesa Walk of Fame in 2003.

Born and raised in La Mesa, Walton led Helix High School to CIF championships in 1969 and 1970, winning 49 consecutive games. He frequently credited his upbringing in La Mesa for his success and was a regular presence in the San Diego community, including the YMCA of San Diego County.