Agenda packet — La Mesa City Council, July 28, 2026 (part 2 of 2)

LOCATION & ACCESSIBILITY
 Destination Gap
 Visitor Gap
 Public Feedback
 Disadvantaged Community
 Publicly Accessible
 Addresses charging shortage
Allison Ave Downtown Village
Parking Lot
8343 Allison Avenue

NUMBER OF STATIONS
3 EV Charging Stations
DC Fast Charging
COST
Trenching: Moderate
Electrical source: Transformer on Palm
Existing capacity? Yes
Estimated Cost: $373,920
Cost if L2 chargers are used: $238,774

SITE SPECIFIC NOTES
- Metered parking spaces
- Within Village
- Loss of 1 parking space for EV-ADA
space and loading zone LEGEND
Electrical Source
Charging Station
Conduit Connections
EV Parking Stall
ADA Stall
Connect to Palm Ave
Transformer
Figure 16

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City of La Mesa Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan 66 Figure 17 presents a site-specific charging infrastructure recommendation for the MacArthur Park Municipal Pool. The proposed layout includes two DC fast charging stations located within the existing parking area adjacent to the pool facility. The design requires moderate trenching and the installation of new electrical equipment, as existing electrical capacity at the site is not sufficient to support charging infrastructure. Conduit routing is illustrated to show the connection between the proposed charging stations and the new electrical source.

Site-specific considerations include the limited operating hours of the pool and the presence of existing charging stations nearby within MacArthur Park. Despite these factors, the site was identified as a priority due to its public accessibility, visitor activity, and input received through the public outreach process. The layout also incorporates an ADA-compliant EV charging space within the proposed configuration.

The estimated installation cost for the DC fast charging configuration is approximately $423,280. An alternative Level 2 configuration was also evaluated, with an estimated cost of approximately $210,516, and may be appropriate depending on funding availability, electrical capacity, and expected user dwell times.

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LOCATION & ACCESSIBILITY
 Destination Gap
 Visitor Gap
 Public Feedback
 Publicly Accessible
Pool at MacArthur Park
5100 Memorial Drive

NUMBER OF STATIONS
2 EV Charging Stations
DC Fast Charging
COST
Trenching: Moderate
Electrical source: New Equipment
Existing capacity? No
Estimated Cost: $423,280
Cost if L2 chargers are used: $210,516

SITE SPECIFIC NOTES
- Pool open limited hours
- Charges nearby at MacArthur Park
LEGEND
Electrical Source
Charging Station
Conduit Connections
EV Parking Stall
ADA Stall
Figure 17

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City of La Mesa Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan 68 Figure 18 presents a site-specific charging infrastructure recommendation for La Mesita Park. The proposed layout includes three DC fast charging stations located within existing on-street parking spaces adjacent to the park. The design leverages an existing electrical source associated with a nearby streetlight, resulting in minimal trenching requirements and relatively low installation complexity. Conduit routing is illustrated to show the connection between the electrical source and the proposed charging stations.

Site-specific considerations include the need to provide an ADA-accessible path from the charging spaces to the park, which is not included in the current cost estimate, as well as the potential loss of one parking space to accommodate an ADA-compliant EV charging stall and loading zone. The site is publicly accessible and serves both nearby residents and park visitors, and was identified through the gap analysis and public feedback as an area with unmet charging demand.

The estimated installation cost for the DC fast charging configuration is approximately $411,920. An alternative Level 2 configuration was also evaluated, with an estimated cost of approximately $197,774, and may be appropriate depending on funding availability, electrical capacity, and expected user dwell times.

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LOCATION & ACCESSIBILITY
 Residential Gap
 Destination Gap
 Public Feedback
 Publicly Accessible
La Mesita Park
8855 Dallas Street

NUMBER OF STATIONS
3 EV Charging Stations
DC Fast Charging
COST
Trenching: Minimal
Electrical source: Street Light
Existing capacity? Yes
Estimated Cost: $411,920*
Cost if L2 chargers are used: $197,774*

SITE SPECIFIC NOTES
- Needs ADA path connection
(*not included in costs)
- Loss of 1 parking space for EV-ADA
space and loading zone LEGEND
Electrical Source
Charging Station
Conduit Connections
EV Parking Stall
ADA Stall
Figure 18

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City of La Mesa Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan 70 Source: City of La Mesa
Top Privately-Owned Locations
Using public feedback, site reconnaissance, and a structured screening process, several privately owned properties were identified as strong candidates for EV charging stations. Sites were evaluated based on multiple criteria, including proximity to multifamily housing, commercial activity centers, major employers, and regional travel corridors, as well as their location within identified gap analysis areas (Figure 7 through Figure 10). Additional factors such as site capacity, surrounding land uses, and feasibility considerations were also reviewed. A detailed summary of the site evaluation is provided in Appendix C.

Available regional data, including mode share data (Chen Ryan and Associates, July 31, 2024), was also referenced to help inform travel patterns and potential demand for charging at these locations.

For each of the locations listed, the site selection criteria shown in Table 10 were applied. Additionally, about ten property owners/managers expressed interest in additional information in their survey responses. A summary of the screening is provided in Appendix C. No further evaluation or field review was performed at these locations, as exploring feasibility and moving towards implementation will require agreement from the property owner.

Figure 19 provides a map of the identified locations that were considered medium or high potential for implementation.

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City of La Mesa Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan 71 Table 10: Top Privately-Owned Locations Based on Analysis and Public Feedback Location Type Location Address
Shopping Centers
Lake Murray / Dallas St Shopping Center 6193 Lake Murray Blvd E (or other side of street)
Parking lot at Murray Dr / Grossmont
Center Dr (Trader Joe’s) 5495 Grossmont Center Dr
Grossmont Center 8790 Grossmont Blvd
Parking lot on Fletcher Parkway (Frazier
Farms) 8401 Fletcher Pkwy
Costco 8125 Fletcher Pkwy #469b
Grossmont Boulevard Shopping Center 8810 Grossmont Blvd Parking lot on Palm Ave (Sprouts) 4630 Palm Ave
Strip Mall / Retail Buildings on University
Avenue Between 70th St and Olive St
Apartment
Complexes (all)
Multiple locations See Appendix C for full list
Transit or
Mobility
Connections
Amaya Trolley Station 5669 Amaya Dr
Spring Street Trolley Station 4250 Spring St
Severin Drive Park-n-Ride 9307 Murray Dr
Bancroft Drive Park-n-Ride 5480 Bancroft Dr
Murray Drive Park-n-Ride 6385 Murray Dr
Medical Centers
Sharp Grossmont Hospital 5555 Grossmont Center Dr
Sharp Grossmont Hospital Outpatient
Services at Brier Patch 9000 Wakarusa St
Grossmont Healthcare 9001 Wakarusa St
Schools
Vista La Mesa Academy 3900 Violet St
Helix Charter High School 4200 Lowell St
Faith-Based
Organizations
San Diego Reformed Church 5150 Jackson Dr
Word of Life Worship Center 8691 Echo Dr

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City of La Mesa Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan 72 Figure 19: Recommended Privately-Owned Locations for Charging Stations Figure 19 shows the recommended privately owned locations for EV charging stations across the City of La Mesa. These sites were identified through a screening process that considered land use, proximity to existing charging infrastructure, gap analysis results, and public input, representing high-priority opportunities for future charging deployment.

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City of La Mesa Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan 73 IMPLEMENTATION
Advancing Priority Sites
The priority sites identified through the site selection process would advance the EV charging station availability in key areas of the city where use is anticipated to be higher than average. The site-specific recommendations can be used to identify funding opportunities for constructing the charging stations. Although federal funding opportunities have recently been eliminated, the State of California is still allocating over $100 million annual for EVs and EV charging. Prior to applying, City staff should determine which business model they wish to use in constructing and operating the charging stations and initiate steps to partner with potential vendors to advance towards installation. Some funding sources rank projects by readiness so projects with engineered designs and permits are most likely to be selected.

City Policy Updates
There are a several State mandated regulations and policies that assist the City of La Mesa in implementing EV charging, particularly in new construction:

The 2025 California Green Building Code requires EV ready infrastructure and operational chargers for multifamily and commercial properties. The City has already adopted the 2025 CALGreen Code and can now enforce the requirements in new construction applications.

The Streamlined Permitting legislation also helps expedite charging installations by specifying permit approvals after a time limited review period. The City should complete the process of implementing the AB 1236 requirements as soon as possible.

As a result of the obstacles faced by multifamily residents, several multifamily charging rights laws have been passed. Civil Code Section 4745 limits a homeowner association’s ability to prohibit or restrict the installation of an EVCS by a homeowner or resident within the association. Civil Code Section 1947.6 (residential) and Civil Code Section 1952.7 (commercial) states that tenants have the right to install EVCS and landlords must grant permission under specified circumstances. Landlords are permitted to require a $1 million liability insurance policy, which may present a financial barrier for some tenants seeking to install EV charging equipment. The City of La Mesa should publicize these laws to property owners and managers to reduce the obstacles to charging installation in multifamily developments.

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City of La Mesa Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan 74 The following are a few suggestions La Mesa could implement to encourage the installation of EV charging at properties that are not owned by the City:

1. Discounted metered parking fees for EVs. Some cities have offered free or discounted curbside parking for EVs at metered spaces. The City of La Mesa would have to decide how to monitor and enforce such a rule, for example by exempting vehicles with EV carpool lane stickers.

2. Policies. Cities typically include conditions of approval to mitigate the environmental, traffic or other impacts of new residential or commercial development. These may include development fees that are used to make right-of-way improvements. The City also has the option of adopting more stringent requirements through policies for EV installation. For example, La Mesa could require developers to meet the additional voluntary standards of the CA Green Building Code for EV charging.

3. Renovation requirements. EV charging requirements can be added to permits covering extensive changes to parking configurations at existing residential or commercial properties or parking lot upgrades.

4. Reliability. While improving, charger reliability is still a concern for many drivers.

Many funding sources are requiring 97% uptime, which is the percentage of time a charger is operational, calculated as total operational hours divided by total hours in the period. The City can include recommendations for service and maintenance options for EV charging.

5. Public-Private Partnerships for Charger Ownership and Maintenance. The City could explore programs that support private property owners in purchasing, installing, or upgrading EV charging equipment, particularly in cases where improved reliability and uptime are needed. This could include financial incentives, cost-sharing programs, or partnerships that help ensure chargers remain operational and reduce user complaints associated with out-of-service equipment.

6. EV Charging Hubs. Update the municipal code to allow EV charging hubs, which are clusters of multiple Level 2 and/or DC fast charging stations, in designated commercial, mixed-use, and transit-oriented zones.

There are also many other best practices that have been implemented by other cities and are available on the California GO-Biz website.

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City of La Mesa Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan 75 Charging in the Public Right-of-Way
One way that cities have addressed the lack of EV charging for multifamily dwellings is by installing or permitting EV charging in the public right-of-way. At least two of the priority City-owned sites, such as Jackson Park and Aztec Park, do not have adequate off-street parking and are located near multifamily housing. The City should consider opportunities to install or allow EV charging in the public right-of-way in areas where off-street parking is limited and demand for charging is high.

Partnering with the Community
In addition to adopting EV-friendly codes and policies, the City of La Mesa can partner with public and private entities within the city and beyond to promote electrification.

Increasing the number of EVs increases the demand for, and usage of, chargers.

Likewise, convenient and visible charging encourages drivers to purchase EVs. The City has already been actively promoting the Climate Action Plan and its climatefriendly electrification options. Below are some of the additional activities that would help increase the adoption of EVs in the City of La Mesa.

1. Sponsor a Ride-and-Drive with local car dealerships, utilities (such as SDGE), and organizations such as Plug-in America

2. Adopt an ordinance to permit curbside charging

3. Promote EV purchasing incentive programs for eligible residents, including regional programs such as San Diego County Air Pollution Control District’s Clean Cars 4 All (CC4A), which provides financial assistance to income-qualified households for the purchase or lease of new or used electric vehicles and related mobility options.

4. Promote EV incentive programs through City media channels

5. Collaborate with local school districts to support electrification initiatives, including electric school buses and the installation of EV charging infrastructure at school sites. Some school districts in the region have already begun transitioning to electric buses, presenting opportunities for the City to support funding, permitting, and site planning efforts.

6. Coordinate with used car dealerships to carry EV models that qualify for Clean Cars 4 All incentives

7. Participate in Clean Cities and other clean energy regional organizations

8. Build on the City’s 2025 pilot e-bike incentive program to add bike lanes and charging for e-bikes

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City of La Mesa Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan 76 9. Continue to evaluate travel patterns in La Mesa, building on existing mode share studies, and expand analysis to better understand EV adoption trends and charging needs

10. Create a highly visible central Charging Plaza on City property with a minimum of 10 DC fast chargers

11. Coordinate with SDGE programs, such as Power Your Drive, to identify whether any La Mesa sites have been included and to explore opportunities for future participation.

12. Partner with regional EV organizations such as the Electric Vehicle Association of San Diego, Clean Tech San Diego, and the Center for Sustainable Energy

13. Evaluate how the City can make it attractive for Transportation Network company drivers (e.g. Uber, Lyft) to choose electric vehicles for rides within La Mesa

14. Support the local gig economy by providing fast charging locations with amenities and safe, well-lit environments to serve transportation network company drivers between trips.

There are many other opportunities for encouraging local collaboration on EV charging sites or simplifying the process of permitting and installation. Each of these initiatives will contribute to a cleaner, greener La Mesa.

Funding
At the time of this plan’s publication in 2026, there are changes in federal administration and therefore changes with EV charging station program funding, including most of the programs under the Bilaterial Infrastructure Legislation (BIL) have been eliminated or suspended. Lawsuits and court cases are deciding the ultimate fate of these programs and some, such as NEVI, have been re-instated.

Fortunately, California continues its strong financial support for zero emission vehicles and charging infrastructure. Most programs are funded by the California Energy Commission or the California Air Resources Board and address specific identified needs for fleet charging, movement of goods, or multifamily charging. Depending on the Request for Proposals, the City may need to partner with private property owners or non-profit organizations to qualify for funding, such as any of the private properties listed on Table 10.

The programs shown in Table 11 are current potential funding sources for the City of La Mesa.

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City of La Mesa Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan 77 Table 11: EV Charging Station Funding Programs (As of Early 2026) Agency Program Type Status Notes
California
Department of
Transportation
(Caltrans) and
California Energy
Commission (CEC)
California National
Electric Vehicle
Infrastructure (NEVI)
Program - Round 5
Grant Open
Infrastructure along
designated highway
corridors
California National
Electric Vehicle
Infrastructure
Formula Program -
Solicitation 6
Grant Open DC fast charging along
major corridors
California Energy
Commission (CEC)
Communities in
Charge - Wave 4 Grant Open
Can apply for Wave 5;
helps to have
engineered drawings
and permit
EnergIIZE
Commercial
Vehicles - EV Jump
Start 2025
Grant Under
Development
For medium /heavy
duty fleet related
infrastructure
EnergIIZE
Commercial
Vehicles - Fast Track
2026
Grant Under
Development
For medium /heavy
duty fleet related
infrastructure
San Diego County
Air Pollution Control
District (SDCAPCD)
SDAPCD Clean Air
for All Program Year
28 (Carl
Moyer/CAPP)
Grant Under
Development
For medium /heavy
duty fleet related
infrastructure
California
Transportation
Commission (CTC)
Solutions for
Congested Corridors
Program (SCCP)
2026 - Cycle 5
Grant Under
Development
Capital construction
for EV charging

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City of La Mesa Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan 78 CONCLUSION
This plan provides a strategic framework to support the City of La Mesa in pursuing funding opportunities and implementing EV charging infrastructure. The analysis showed that the City will need a total of 119 public chargers by 2030 to support the growing number of EVs in use by residents. Priority areas were identified based on overlapping demand of different EV users. Public engagement helped confirm user needs and potential locations that could be most utilized. By identifying priority locations, evaluating site feasibility, and outlining deployment strategies, the plan positions the City to be competitive in grant applications and partnership opportunities. As funding becomes available, the City can use this plan to guide phased implementation toward meeting the projected EV charging needs. This plan can also be used by the private sector to understand the City’s approach to installing electric vehicle charging stations and how property owners, employers and developers can help support the citywide initiative.

Source: City of La Mesa

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City of La Mesa Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan 79 Appendix A: Community Input

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La Mesa Electric Vehicle Survey
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Q1 Which zone do you live in (see map)?
Answered: 178 Skipped: 0
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
Zone 5
Zone 6
Zone 7
I do not live in La Mesa
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 1…
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Answer Choices Percentage Responses
Zone 1 14.61% 26
Zone 2 10.11% 18
Zone 3 10.67% 19
Zone 4 21.91% 39
Zone 5 19.10% 34
Zone 6 6.18% 11
Total 178
Appendix A
Community Survey Responses

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Answer Choices Percentage Responses
Zone 7 11.80% 21
I do not live in La Mesa 5.62% 10
Total 178

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Q2 Have you considered purchasing or leasing an electric vehicle? (select one)
Answered: 178 Skipped: 0
Yes, I own a fully electric
vehicle
Yes, I own a plug-in hybrid
electric vehicle (battery and
gas)
Yes, I plan to
purchase/lease one in the
next 5 years
Maybe, I’m considering it
No, I do not plan to switch
to an electric vehicle
I don’t drive at all
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Answer Choices Percentage Responses
Yes, I own a fully electric vehicle 39.89% 71
Yes, I own a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (battery and gas) 12.36% 22 Yes, I plan to purchase/lease one in the next 5 years 17.42% 31 Maybe, I’m considering it 11.24% 20
No, I do not plan to switch to an electric vehicle 19.10% 34 I don’t drive at all 0% 0
Total 178

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Q3 Where are you most likely to charge an electric vehicle (if you were to have one)? Select all that apply.

Answered: 178 Skipped: 0
Charge at home in my
garage/driveway
Charge at home in my
apartment/condo complex
Charge at work
Charge at a public site
(park, library, transit station,
shopping center, str...
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Answer Choices Percentage Responses
Charge at home in my garage/driveway 41.84% 118
Charge at home in my apartment/condo complex 9.57% 27
Charge at work 18.09% 51
Charge at a public site (park, library, transit station, shopping center, street, etc.) 30.50% 86 Total 282

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Q4 What do you see as obstacles to charging? Select all that apply.

Answered: 178 Skipped: 0
Cost
Charging station
availability
Time and frequency of
charging needed
No at-home charger
No workplace charging
Other (please specify)
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Answer Choices Percentage Responses
Cost 14.57% 58
Charging station availability 31.41% 125
Time and frequency of charging needed 18.59% 74
No at-home charger 16.83% 67
No workplace charging 9.80% 39
Other (please specify) Show responses 8.79% 35
Total 398

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Q5 What considerations should be used to prioritize the location of new EV charging stations in La Mesa?
Answered: 178 Skipped: 0
In designated residential
parking areas on renter
and multi-family apartment
...

On street parking in/near
residential neighborhoods
Major roads and near
freeways
Major workplaces
Commercial areas such as
shopping centers,
restaurants, medical offices

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Near trolley stations
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44.51%
77 26.59%
46 28.90%
50 16.18%
28 26.59%
46 57.23%
99 32.56%
56 25.58%
44 41.86%
72 37.14%
65 40.00%
70 22.86%
40 65.71%
115

17.14%
30 17.14%
30 33.57%
47 27.86%
39 38.57%
54 In designated residential parking
areas on renter and multi-family
apartment properties
173
On street parking in/near residential
neighborhoods
173
Major roads and near freeways 172
Major workplaces 175
Commercial areas such as shopping
centers, restaurants, medical offices
175
Near trolley stations 140
1008
High priority Medium priority Low priority Total

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Q6 Is there a particular location you have noticed a need/desire for EV charging stations? For example, areas that have a lot of EVs parked but no chargers, or a place you commonly go and chargers are not available.

Answered: 100 Skipped: 78

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Q7 How easy would it be to charge a vehicle at your residence? (select one)
Answered: 178 Skipped: 0
Easy – I currently have
access to a charger at my
residence
Fairly easy – I have a
driveway or garage or can
install charging at my
resid... Not very easy – It might be
challenging due to site
conditions or my
property...

Other (please specify)
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Answer Choices Percentage Responses
Easy – I currently have access to a charger at my residence 34.83% 62 Fairly easy – I have a driveway or garage or can install charging at my residential development

26.40% 47
Not very easy – It might be challenging due to site conditions or my property owner/manager would need to install charging

23.60% 42
Other (please specify) Show responses 15.17% 27
Total 178

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Q8 What best describes your residence? (select one)
Answered: 178 Skipped: 0
Single family detached
residence (includes ADU)
Single family attached
residence (townhouse)
Multi-family Condominium
Multi-family apartments
Other (please specify)
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Answer Choices Percentage Responses
Single family detached residence (includes ADU) 68.54% 122 Single family attached residence (townhouse) 4.49% 8
Multi-family Condominium 13.48% 24
Multi-family apartments 11.24% 20
Other (please specify) Show responses 2.25% 4
Total 178

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Q9 What parking is available at your residence? (select one) Answered: 178 Skipped: 0
Personal garage or
driveway
Shared parking lot (either
assigned or unassigned
spaces)
Street parking
Other (please specify)
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Answer Choices Percentage Responses
Personal garage or driveway 72.47% 129
Shared parking lot (either assigned or unassigned spaces) 20.22% 36 Street parking 3.93% 7
Other (please specify) Show responses 3.37% 6
Total 178

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Q10 Do you work in La Mesa?
Answered: 178 Skipped: 0
Yes, I work in La Mesa
No, I do not work in La
Mesa
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 1…
Answer Choices Percentage Responses
Yes, I work in La Mesa 37.08% 66
No, I do not work in La Mesa 62.92% 112
Total 178

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Q11 How easy would it be to charge a vehicle at your place of work? (select one)
Answered: 178 Skipped: 0
Easy – I currently have
access to a charger at my
place of work
Fairly Easy – There are
charging stations available
within walking distance o...

Not very easy – I do not
have access to a charger
near my place of work
I do not have a place of
work and would rely on
charging at my residence
Other (please specify)
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Answer Choices Percentage Responses
Easy – I currently have access to a charger at my place of work 18.54% 33 Fairly Easy – There are charging stations available within walking distance of my place of work

12.92% 23
Not very easy – I do not have access to a charger near my place of work 31.46% 56 I do not have a place of work and would rely on charging at my residence 24.16% 43 Other (please specify) Show responses 12.92% 23
Total 178

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Q12 Any other comments, concerns, or observations about EV charging stations in La Mesa?
Answered: 90 Skipped: 88

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Q1 What type of business in La Mesa do you own/manage/rent? (e.g., apartment building, offices, retail store, hotel, hair salon) Answered: 20 Skipped: 0
Business Survey Responses

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Q2 Do you own, manage, or lease your La Mesa business property? Answered: 20 Skipped: 0
I/we own or manage the
property (not lease)
I/we lease the property (I
pay rent)
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Answer Choices Percentage Responses
I/we own or manage the property (not lease) 95.00% 19
I/we lease the property (I pay rent) 5.00% 1
Total 20

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Q3 Please mark all that apply for your business.

Answered: 20 Skipped: 0
The property has parking
spaces for customers
The property has parking
spaces for employees
The property has parking
spaces for residential
tenants
My property has the same
users nearly every day
People that park in the lot
already drive EVs
The property has EV
charging stations already
I/we are interested in EV
charging stations
I/we have no interest in EV
charging stations
I/we don’t know enough
about EV charging stations
to make a decision
Other (please specify)
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Answer Choices Percentage Responses
The property has parking spaces for customers 9.86% 7
The property has parking spaces for employees 11.27% 8
The property has parking spaces for residential tenants 25.35% 18 My property has the same users nearly every day 18.31% 13 People that park in the lot already drive EVs 5.63% 4
Total 71

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Answer Choices Percentage Responses
The property has EV charging stations already 2.82% 2
I/we are interested in EV charging stations 11.27% 8
I/we have no interest in EV charging stations 7.04% 5
I/we don’t know enough about EV charging stations to make a decision 4.23% 3 Other (please specify) Show responses 4.23% 3
Total 71

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Q4 Please mark all the statements that are true for you.

Answered: 20 Skipped: 0
My
tenants/employees/customers
have requested EV
charging
I/we am interested in
learning about the return
on investment for installing
...

I/we think EV charging
stations are too expensive
to install and/or operate
I/we worry that EV charging
will increase the electricity
bill
Our parking lot doesn’t
have enough space for an
EV charging station
I/we do not want to give up
regular parking spaces for
EV charging spaces
I/we have seen the
potential need for EV
charging stations on my
property
I do not know enough
about what type of EV
charging station would be
best to ...

I/we do not think EV
charging stations are
needed on my property
There are EV chargers
walking distance near my
Answer Choices Percentage Responses
My tenants/employees/customers have requested EV charging 5.56% 3 I/we am interested in learning about the return on investment for installing a charging station

12.96% 7
I/we think EV charging stations are too expensive to install and/or operate 7.41% 4 I/we worry that EV charging will increase the electricity bill 11.11% 6 Our parking lot doesn’t have enough space for an EV charging station 12.96% 7 Total 54

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Answer Choices Percentage Responses
I/we do not want to give up regular parking spaces for EV charging spaces 9.26% 5 I/we have seen the potential need for EV charging stations on my property 9.26% 5 I do not know enough about what type of EV charging station would be best to install on my property

9.26% 5
I/we do not think EV charging stations are needed on my property 12.96% 7 There are EV chargers walking distance near my property 1.85% 1 I/we think EVs are a cleaner air alternative that will continue to grow in sales 7.41% 4 Total 54

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Q5 I/we would be more likely to consider adding an EV charging station if…
Answered: 20 Skipped: 0
Grants, rebates, or tax
credits were available to
help minimize the cost of i...

I/we had help navigating
permits and the installation
process with the City o...

I/we had help navigating
permits and the installation
process with SDG&E
The charging stations on
my property are owned and
operated by a third party
I/we did not have to be
involved in the permit and
installation process
I/we had a better
understanding of EV
charging station
requirements
I/we had more information
on how many tenants or
customers will use EV
charging
If there is marketing or
promotional opportunities
that come with installing ...

Other (please specify)
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Answer Choices Percentage Responses
Grants, rebates, or tax credits were available to help minimize the cost of installing charging stations

35.00% 7
I/we had help navigating permits and the installation process with the City of La Mesa

5.00% 1
I/we had help navigating permits and the installation process with SDG&E 0% 0 The charging stations on my property are owned and operated by a third party 5.00% 1 Total 20

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Answer Choices Percentage Responses
I/we did not have to be involved in the permit and installation process 0% 0 I/we had a better understanding of EV charging station requirements 5.00% 1 I/we had more information on how many tenants or customers will use EV charging
0% 0
If there is marketing or promotional opportunities that come with installing EV charging stations

5.00% 1
Other (please specify) Show responses 45.00% 9
Total 20

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Q6 Would you be interested in a follow-up call or email to discuss the potential for installing EV charging stations at your property? If so, please include your contact information.

Answered: 20 Skipped: 0
Yes
No
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 10…
Answer Choices Percentage Responses
Yes 35.00% 7
No 65.00% 13
Total 20

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Matrix

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Sites Address Google Maps Pin
Is site near
an existing
charging
site?
Is site near
multifamily
Within Highest
Propensity of
Residential Gap
Analysis Area? (Y/N)
Is site near
commercial
area
Is site in
commercial
area near
multi-family
Is site near
major
employers
Is this major
commercial
destination
Within Highest
Propensity of
Destination Gap
Analysis Area? (Y/N)
Within Highest
Propensity of
AFC Gap
Analysis Area?
(Y/N)
Within Gap
Analysis
Priority Area?
(Y/N)
Is site in low
income area
(below 80% of
median)
Potential from City feedback (Green =
high priority; Orange = potential site; red
= don't consider; purple = for future
plans)
Potential # of
EV spaces (1-
4, 5-10, 10+)
Needs
electrical
update?
Police Dept / Civic
Center
8085 University
Avenue
Y Y Y Y N N N Y Y Y Y Yes, chargers in the Civic Center parking lot would be heavily used. Recommend
including chargers in Civic Center Master
Plan
5-10 YES
Fire Station 11 /
Civic Center
8054 Allison Avenue North parking spots Y Y Y Y N N N Y Y Y Y Yes, chargers could work on curbside parking if there's power nearby
1-4 NO
Fire Station 12 8844 Dallas St Google Maps pin N N N Y N N N N N N N Yes, chargers would be adjacent to La Mesita park and serve nearby residents and
employees
1-4 NO
La Mesa
Community Center
4975 Memorial Dr Google Maps pin Y N N N N N N Y Y Y N Yes, if electrical could be upgrade to add more chargers to the existing 4 chargers.
1-4 YES
Pool at MacArthur
Park
5100 Memorial Drive Google Maps pin Y N N N N N N Y Y Y N Yes, lots of available parking and electrical is nearby. However the parking lot closes
after sunset.
1-4 YES
Adult Enrichment
Center
8450 La Mesa Blvd Google Maps pin Y N N N N N N Y Y Y Y Yes, chargers would be near the Downtown Village and MacArthur Park. However the
parking lot is small and electrical would need
to be upgraded
1-4 YES
Front of Public
Works Operations
Yard
8152 Commercial St Google Maps pin N N Y N N N N Y Y Y Y Yes, chargers could work on the diagonal parking near the front doors on Commercial
Street and serve nearby businesses. Would
need an electrical upgrade.
1-4 YES
La Mesa Blvd
Parking Lot
La Mesa Boulevard,
just west of Acacia
Avenue.

Google Maps pin Y N N Y N N N Y Y Y Y Yes, in the La Mesa Downtown Village with high traffic. Would need an electrical
upgrade
1-4 MAYBE
Allison Ave
Downtown Village
Parking Lot
La Mesa Boulevard,
between Spring and 6th
Google Maps pin N N N Y N N N Y Y Y Y Yes, in the La Mesa Downtown Village with high traffic. Would need an electrical
upgrade
5-10 MAYBE
Palm Ave
Downtown Village
Parking Lot
Lemon and Palm Google Maps pin N N N Y N N N Y Y Y Y Yes, in the La Mesa Downtown Village.

Level 2 charging would need to be added
due to limited space
1-4 MAYBE
Allison Ave
Downtown Village
On-Street Parking
Metered spots on both
sides of street
N N N Y N N N Y Y Y Y Yes, curbside charging could work with the light poles
1-4 MAYBE
Lemon Ave
Downtown Village
On-Street Parking
Metered spots along
the street across a few
blocks
N N N Y N N N Y Y Y Y Yes, curbside charging could work with the light poles
1-4 MAYBE
Collier Park 4401 Palm Avenue Google Maps pin N Y N N N N N Y Y Y Y Yes, chargers would work in this high traffic park. However parking spaces are limited
1-4 YES
La Mesita Park 8855 Dallas Street Google Maps pin N N Y Y N N N Y Y N N Yes, chargers would be great in the park and serve the nearby residents, businesses,
school, YMCA, pickleball courts, and skate
park. May need an electrical upgrade
1-4 NO
Harry Griffen Park 9550 Milden Street Google Maps pin Y N N N N N N N N N N Yes, chargers would be great in the park and serve Grossmont High School and
residents. However the park closes at
sunset. Decisions also need to go through
the JPA
5-10 NO
Highwood Park 4200 Parks Avenue Google Maps pin N N N N N N N N N N N Yes, chargers would be great in the park.

The area can get very busy during school
dropoff and pickup. Would need an
electrical upgrade
1-4 NO
Jackson Park 5870 Jackson Drive Google Maps pin N Y Y N N N N Y N N Y Yes, chargers would be great in the park.

However it is a small parking lot on a
moderately busy road
1-4 NO
Appendix B
Public Sites Scoring Matrix
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Potential ADA concerns with grading/right of
path. There is already existing chargers
nearby at the Community Center.
1-4 NO
Northmont Park 6030 Severin Drive Google Maps pin N N Y Y N N N Y Y N N Yes, charging could work here but parking lot is Boys and Girls club that is difficult to
get in and out. Parking lot may be too
small.
1-4 NO
Rolando Park 6600 Vigo Drive Google Maps Pin N N N N N N N N N N N Maybe, parking spaces are too close to the unprotected ballfield.
1-4 NO
Sunshine Park 4554 70th Street Google Maps pin N N N N N N N N N N N Maybe, street parking available but there are risk of high vandalism rate. It would be
a good location since there aren't any EV
chargers nearby.
1-4 NO
Vista La Mesa Park 3995 King Street Google Maps pin N N N N N N N N N Y Y Maybe, limited parking and risk of high vandalism rate. It would be a good location
though since there aren't any EV chargers
nearby.
1-4 NO
Waite Park 7400 Waite Drive Existing dirt lot N N N N N N N N Y Y N Yes, but include EV chargers in the Waite Park design and construction plans since
the park is only in it's concept plan phase.
1-4 YES
City Hall / Civic
Center
8130 Allison Avenue Google Maps pin Y Y Y Y N N N Y Y Y Y Yes, but include EV chargers to be in the Civic Center Master Plan
1-4 YES
Library & Post
Office / Civic Center
8054 Allison Ave Google Maps pin Y Y Y Y N N N Y Y Y Y Yes, but include EV chargers to be in the Civic Center Master Plan
1-4 YES
2

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Sites Notes after 12/12/25 Site Walks
Police Dept / Civic Center Best location is in front of City Hall; to left facing City Hall could put 3 L2s at single phase transformer; to right past landscape island could put DCFC; other possible location is parking near City sign for DCFC; already have ten L2 ChargePoint units
Fire Station 11 / Civic Center
Possibly for DCFC, not L2
Fire Station 11 / Civic Center alt
location Possible if City Hall doesn't work
Pool
No because community center charging but see if DCFC can work Palm Ave Parking Lot Small lot but has good location for L2; possibly mount on wall of building at back of lot; 2 single phase transformer boxes
Allison Ave Parking Lot and OnStreet Parking
Great location next to new multi-family; has grass area with pad near transformers. Upgrade for DCFC
Lemon Ave On-Street Parking
Feasible but too busy
Collier Park Single phase cabinet near bathroom is only option; upgrade to dual pedestal add add new 200 amp service can feed up to 4 L2s. Ask Shawn if there is a utility design for the existing cabinet with is pretty new to see if the conduit is big enough
La Mesita Park
Large parking lot; 3 phase utility dip across driveway; transformers can be upgraded to permit DCFC; could add 3 100kW chargers;
Fire Station 12
Not feasible; very few parking spaces in the lot and other lot is gated.

Jackson Park Could do street charging or parking lot charging from single phase transformer box on the street.

Aztec Park Street Parking only; last resort if needed for multi-family housing 3

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Matrix

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Sites Address
Is site near
an existing
charging
site?
Is site near
multifamily
apartments?
Within Highest
Propensity of
Residential Gap
Analysis Area?
(Y/N)
Is site near
commercial
area?
Is site in
commercial
area near
multifamily?
Is site near
major
employers?
Is this a
major
commercial
destination?
Within Highest
Propensity of
Destination Gap
Analysis Area? (Y/N)
Within Highest
Propensity of AFC
Gap Analysis Area?
(Y/N)
Within Gap
Analysis Priority
Area? (Y/N)
Is site in low
income area
(below 80% of
median)?
Potential # of
EV spaces (1-
4, 5-10, 10+)
General Notes
Lake Murray / Dallas St
Shopping Center
6193 Lake Murray Blvd E
(or other side of street)
N N N Y N N N N N N N 5-10 Adjacent to two retail strip malls
Trader Joe's at Murray Dr 5495 Grossmont Center
Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
N N N Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y 1-4 Would likely need fast
charging
Grossmont Center 8790 Grossmont Blvd, La
Mesa, CA 91942
N N N Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y 10+
Frazier Farms Lot 8401 Fletcher Pkwy, La
Mesa, CA 91942
N N Y Y N Y N Y Y Y Y 1-4 Retail area
Costco 8125 Fletcher Pkwy
#469b, La Mesa, CA
91942
N Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y 10+ Coordinate w/ Costco
Grossmont Blvd Shopping
Center
8810 Grossmont Blvd, La
Mesa, CA 91942
N N N Y N N Y Y Y Y Y 5-10 Walmart
Sprouts 4630 Palm Ave, La Mesa,
CA 91941
N N N Y N N N Y Y Y N 1-4, 5-10
Strip Malls on University
Ave
Between 70th - Olive N N Y Y N N N N N Y Y 1-4 Small lots, likely userspecific needs Adiago Apts 5427 Lake Murray Blvd, La
Mesa, CA 91942
N Y N N N N N N N Y N 5-10
Baltimore Dr Apts 5877 Baltimore Dr; West
of Baltimore Dr, North of
Lake Park Way
N Y N N N N N N N N Y 5-10, 10+ Assigned spaces
The Haven at La Mesa 8585 La Mesa Blvd, La
Mesa, CA 91942
Y Y N Y Y N N Y Y Y N 5-10 Assigned spaces
Amaya Trolley Station 5669 Amaya Dr N Y Y N N N N Y Y Y Y 5-10 Adjacent to transit connection
Severin Dr Park-and-Ride
Lot
9307 Murray Dr, La Mesa,
CA 91941
N N N N N N N N N N N 1-4 Small lot (15 spaces)
Bancroft Dr Park-and-Ride
Lot
5480 Bancroft Dr, La
Mesa, CA 91941
N N N N N N N N N N N 1-4 Small lot (10 spaces)
Murray Dr Park-and-Ride
Lot
6385 Murray Dr, La Mesa,
CA 91942
N N N Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y 5-10
Spring St Trolley Station 4250 Spring St, La Mesa,
CA 91941
N Y N N N N N N N Y N 10+ Adjacent to transit
connection
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
Senior Resource Center at
Brier Patch
9000 Wakarusa St, La
Mesa, CA 91942
N N Y Y N Y Y Y N Y Y 5-10, 10+
Grossmont Healthcare 9001 Wakarusa St, La
Mesa, CA 91942
N N Y Y N Y Y Y N Y Y 1-4 Potential shared with park
(see public sites)
Sharp Grossmont Hospital 5555 Grossmont Center
Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
N N Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y 10+ Has some chargers in at
least one parking garage
Grossmont Union High
School
1100 Murray Dr, El Cajon,
CA 92020
Y N N N N N N N N N N 10+ Has solar panels
Vista La Mesa Academy 3900 Violet St, La Mesa,
CA 91941
N N N N N N N N N Y Y 1-4
Helix Charter High School 4200 Lowell St, La Mesa,
CA 91941
N N Y N N N N Y Y Y Y 10+
San Diego Reformed
Church
5150 Jackson Dr, La Mesa,
CA 91942
N N N Y N N N Y Y Y N 1-4 Likely vacant during most
of week
Appendix C

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REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: July 28, 2026
SUBJECT: 2025 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ANNUAL REPORT
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
Recommendation:

That the City Council receive and file the 2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact associated with receiving the 2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report.

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

Climate Action Plan Reduction Strategy:

This item supports all measures within the Climate Action Plan.

BACKGROUND:

In March 2018, City Council adopted the Climate Action Plan (CAP) to reduce communitywide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and establish a long-term strategy for achieving and State climate goals. In November 2024, the City Council approved an update to the CAP to reflect evolving State requirements and local priorities.

The CAP provides a comprehensive framework for reducing GHG emissions through strategies focused on clean and renewable energy, building energy efficiency,

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transportation, water conservation, waste reduction, and enhancement to urban environment.

To ensure accountability and transparency, the CAP requires annual reporting to City Council on implementation progress, with additional progress updates provided semiannually City staff also presented the 2025 CAP Annual Report to the La Mesa Environmental Sustainability Commission, Design Review Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, Parking Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Community Police Oversight Board, and Arts and Culture Commission for review.

DISCUSSION:

The City of La Mesa’s 2025 CAP Annual Report (Attachment A) contains a high-level overview of accomplishments since the City Council adopted the CAP. Detailed information for each measure is provided in the 2025 CAP Annual Report Appendix to document additional implementation details of each measure to track progress (Attachment B).

CONCLUSION:

City staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the 2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Michael Throne, PE
City Manager Director of Public Works
____________________________
José G. Ornelas
Assistant Director of Public Works
_____________________________
Hilary Ego
Environmental Sustainability Manager

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Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: July 28, 2026
Page: 3 of 3
Attachments: A. 2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report
B. 2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report Appendix

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Climate Action Plan
2025

ANNUAL REPORT

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Letter From The Mayor 3
Climate Action Plan 4
About the Annual Report 5
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory 5
Progress Updates by Strategy
Building Energy Efficiency 6
Clean and Renewable Energy 7
Clean and Efficient Transportation 8
Water Efficiency 11
Waste Reduction 13
Urban Natural Environment 15
Adaptation and Resilience 17
Education and Outreach 18
CivicSpark and College Corps 20
2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report
Table of Contents
2

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2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report
Dear La Mesa Community,
As we reflect on 2025, I am proud to share the meaningful progress the City of La Mesa has made toward achieving the goals outlined in our Climate Action Plan (CAP). Required of all California cities under Senate Bill 32 and Assembly Bill 1279, the CAP guides our long-term efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and serves as a qualified greenhouse gas reduction plan under CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.5. The CAP was first adopted in 2018 and continues to provide the foundation for our sustainability efforts. This year marks the first full year of measurable progress under the strengthened targets adopted in the 2024 CAP Update, advancing a more healthy, resilient, and equitable future for our community.

The 2025 CAP Annual Report highlights achievements in energy, transportation, water, waste, and urban natural environment. Key achievements included launching La Mesa’s first E-Bike Incentive Program, expanding community engagement through 55 events, and strengthening investments in resource conservation across sectors. Together, these efforts support a more engaged and sustainable community.

La Mesa’s leadership in sustainability was recognized once again this year. The City received the SANDAG Diamond Award Gold Level, maintained its status as Tree City USA for the 45th consecutive year, and was recognized as the San Diego Bicycle Coalition’s 2025 Public Partner of the Year.

The progress outlined in the seventh annual report represents the dedication of our City staff, partners, volunteers, and community members who continue to champion climate action throughout La Mesa. As we look to the future, let us carry this progress forward to ensure a healthy and vibrant La Mesa for generations to come.

Letter From The Mayor
3 Dr. Mark Arapostathis
Mayor, City of La Mesa

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Clean and Efficient
Transportation
Climate Action Plan (CAP)
4 In 2018, La Mesa City Council adopted its first Climate Action Plan (CAP), providing a roadmap to reduce community-wide
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The City aims to achieve a 50% reduction from the 2016 baseline by 2035 and an 85% reduction by 2045. The CAP outlines 21 measures supported by specific key actions that guide implementation across six strategies.

In 2021, the City Council adopted a Climate Emergency Resolution, followed by a Climate Emergency Resolution Response in January 2022, reaffirming La Mesa’s dedication to climate action. These actions helped lay the foundation for the 2024 CAP Update and continue to guide the City’s implementation efforts today.

CLIMATE ACTION PLAN STRATEGIES
In 2024, the City adopted its first CAP Update
with strengthened targets and refined
strategies to reflect current community
needs and State climate requirements. In
addition to improved goals, the updated
CAP expands the City’s focus on equity,
resilience, and co-benefits that extend
beyond GHG emission reductions. This
marks the first Annual Report under the new
framework, offering a baseline for tracking
progress toward the updated targets.

Clean and
Renewable Energy
Building Energy
Efficiency
Water
Efficiency
Waste
Reduction
Urban Natural
Environment
2024 CAP UPDATE
Air Quality
Jobs and
Economy
Public Health
and Safety
Resilience Livability
Reduced Cost
of Living
Co-Benefits

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2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report
2023
ANNUAL
REPORT

CITY OF LA MESA

CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
About the Annual Report
5 Greenhouse Gas
Emissions Inventory
In alignment with the 2018 CAP, the City publishes annual reports and provides biannual updates to the City
Council. The 2025 Annual Report summarizes progress on
CAP measures and outlines key priorities moving forward.

The report uses the most recent available GHG emissions data from the San Diego Association of Governments
(SANDAG) ReCAP, along with project highlights and
relevant updates. Additional details on each CAP
measure are available in the Appendix and on the City’s Climate Action Plan webpage.

La Mesa is committed to transparency and community
engagement as it works toward its GHG reduction goals.

All Annual Reports are available on the City’s website.

The City uses GHG inventories from SANDAG’s ReCAP
to track progress. The 2016 inventory estimates
emissions at 398,000 MT CO2e, an approximately

10.9% reduction from the 2010 baseline, across
sectors including energy, transportation, solid waste,
water, and wastewater. This inventory reflects the
best available pre-pandemic emissions data. The
City anticipates an updated inventory in 2026.
<1% Wastewater
Transportation
Electricity
Natural Gas
Solid Waste
1% Water
2%
16%
20%
62%
Transportation accounts for
the majority of La Mesa's
GHG emissions.

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MUNICIPAL ENERGY USE
Building Energy Efficiency
6 GREEN BUILDING CODE
The City continues to implement upgrades
to improve energy efficiency at municipal
facilities. In 2025, the City received funding
through SD EnergyLink to replace the
municipal spa cover, reducing the amount
of natural gas and electricity required to
keep the water heated.
33,354 35,134 37,685 3.66M 3.74M 3.70M
2023 2024 2025 2023 2024 2025
Municipal Electricity Usage (kWh) Municipal Natural Gas Usage (Therms) In 2025, municipal natural gas usage
was 30% lower than 2021 levels.

The City adopted the 2025 California
Green Building Standards Code, requiring
all new buildings to adhere to stringent
environmental requirements.

LEED FOR CITIES
Silver Level Member
U.S. Green Building Council
6 DIY Energy Saving Toolkits
checked out by residents
$1,500 scholarship awarded
The City was awarded a scholarship to
become a USGBC Silver Member and
begin pursuing a LEED for Cities project.

When complete, the project will create
an advanced framework to highlight
and monitor sustainability initiatives.

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San Diego Community Power (Community
Power) supplies renewable electricity to
residents and businesses in La Mesa. All
municipal accounts are enrolled in
Power100, a program that delivers 100%
renewable electricity. The City partners with
Community Power to develop and support
community-focused energy programs.

Clean and Renewable Energy
7 SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY POWER
Community Power Grant
In 2025, the La Mesa Park and Recreation
Foundation received a $35,000 grant from
San Diego Community Power to electrify the
City’s landscaping equipment. Public Works Solar Project Solar and Battery Storage
solar permits issued battery storage permits issued megawatts of solar installed 328 261 2.5
Electric Utility Task Vehicle (UTV)
The City was awarded a $400,000
grant to install solar & EV chargers
at the Public Works Operations Yard
participation
rate

95.3%
Community
Power
SDG&E You

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1,000+
Gas
58,629 gal.
2% increase
from 2024
Diesel
19,451 gal.
13% increase
from 2024
City Gas Consumption
EV Charging Station
Master Plan
City staff published 2 community surveys
and hosted 3 working group meetings with
residents to inform the City’s EV Charging
Master Plan which will serve as a roadmap
for new EV charging infrastructure.

Clean and Efficient
Transportation
8 TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) focuses
on building housing within walking distance
of transit stations and essential services,
reducing reliance on personal vehicles and
lowering GHG emissions. In 2025, the City
completed a 100% affordable multifamily
housing development at 8181 Allison Avenue.
average
pedestrian
trips per day
in 2025
300+
average
bicycle trips
per day in
2025

ELECTRIC VEHICLES
City Fleet
Total of 7 EVs and 22 hybrid vehicles.
+1 +6
Transportation Oriented
Development
Traffic Volume Data
new transit-oriented units 147 at 8181 Allison Avenue

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new
pedestrian
ramps
miles of
bikeways
582 18 61
La Mesa Walks
participants
1 new protected
bikeway
Gold Tier
SANDAG Diamond Awards
Clean and Efficient
Transportation
9 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND VISION ZERO
participants
SANDAG Sustainable
Transportation Services
As a Vision Zero city since 2018, La Mesa works to
eliminate traffic fatalities and injuries and improve
safety for all road users through infrastructure,
education, and enforcement.
decline in
pedestrian injuries
since 2023
31%
miles of
sidewalks
270
140 102 La Mesa Station at Clean Air Day
participants
La Mesa Pit Stop at Bike Anywhere Day
decline in
bicycle injuries
since 2023
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free events
11 10% increase from
2024
33% increase from
2024
participants
185
The City of La Mesa launched the first E-bike
Incentive program, offering 44 people who lived or
worked in La Mesa a voucher to purchase an Ebike. Funded by a Community Power grant, the program enabled residents to reduce car-related
emissions by using an E-bike for daily commuting.

Clean and Efficient
Transportation
10 E-BIKE INCENTIVE PROGRAM

SAN DIEGO COUNTY BICYCLE COALITION
The City partnered with the San
Diego County Bicycle Coalition
(SDCBC) to educate residents of all
ages on safe biking practices.
4-6
7-9 10+
Miles Traveled on E-bike per Week
Over 90% of recipients traveled
7+ miles by e-bike each week.

The City was awarded the 2025 Public
Partner of the Year Award from the SDCBC.
$50,000 grant funding
awarded

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Water Efficiency
Wastewater
Recycled water
Purified water
Clean drinking
water
The East County Advanced
Water Purification (AWP)
Program will recycle
wastewater into safe drinking
water, supplying East County
with up to 30% of its drinking
water and reducing emissions
caused by importing water.

Construction began in 2022,
with the program set to
produce water in late 2026.

East County Advanced Water Purification Program
93 La Mesans used
an average of
gallons
per day
11 WATER CONSERVATON
At the end of 2025, Phase 1 of the Pure Water
San Diego program was over 80% complete
and is on track to produce potable water in
2026. The multi-phased project will convert
recycled wastewater into 30 million gallons
of purified drinking water per day, reducing
the city’s reliance on transported water.

Pure Water San Diego
Water device rebates
given to residents through
Helix Water District (HWD)
57 In-home water use
evaluations through HWD
Students participated in
HWD school programs
20697
In 2025, City
facilities used
million
gallons
Homes &
Businesses
East County
AWP Facility
Lake Jennings
Water Recycling
Facility
North City Pure Water Facility
62 R.M Levy Water
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Industrial &
commercial
stormwater
inspections
315
Water Efficiency
12 DROUGHT-TOLERANT LANDSCAPING
The City installed water-saving landscaping
upgrades in municipal facilities, with features
including drought-tolerant plants, mulch
cover, rainwater collection, permeable
pavement, and drip irrigation.
3,452
square feet
Municipal Projects Helix Water District Program
Fat Oils Grease
checks for
restaurants
65 STORMWATER City Inspections
Bioswales in street medians help manage
stormwater by slowing water flow, removing
pollutants, and recharging groundwater.

In-progress Complete
Helix Water District's Turf Replacement
Program offers rebates for customers
that replace grass with sustainable
landscaping. HWD also offers rebates for
plumbing upgrades, rainwater capture
systems, and water metering devices.
grass turf replaced with
water-efficient landscaping

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In compliance with Senate Bill (SB) 1383 (Mandatory Organics Recycling) and Assembly Bill (AB) 341 (Mandatory Recycling), all single-family homes, multi-family residences, and commercial businesses have recycling and organics recycling services.

Waste Reduction
13 RECYLING COMPLIANCE

EDIBLE FOOD RECOVERY
51,844 tons of waste
collected by EDCO

26.4% of waste diverted
from landfills citywide
compliant with 100% recycling standards
In 2025, The City of La Mesa partnered with ProduceGood, a food recovery organization that collects excess fruit from backyard trees and donates it to organizations that feed food insecure people in San Diego.

ProduceGood
SB 1383 requires certain large food
generators to recover edible food that they
would otherwise discard. In alignment with
SB 1383, the City continued to collaborate
with Solana Center for Environmental
Innovation to support food recovery.

Source Food Recovery Community
1,280,197 lbs of food recovered

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Waste Reduction
14 EVENTS & PROGRAMS
Litter Free La Mesa
Clothing Swaps Fixit Clinics Paper Shredding Events Free Mulch & Compost Household Hazardous Waste 3 events
participants
357
4,238
lbs clothing
rehomed
15,800
lbs paper
shredded
5,840
lbs e-waste
collected
4,680
lbs donated
to Goodwill
repaired 40 items
lbs waste 332 avoided
54 participants
6 events
1,080
lbs litter removed
264
volunteers
cubic yards free
mulch provided
520 cubic yards free
compost provided
8 events participants
1,174
50 12 compost bin
vouchers issued

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Building on the foundations of the 2019 CAL FIRE grant and the La Mesa Urban Forest Management Plan, the City maintains and enhances its tree canopy through ongoing planting, maintenance, and community engagement initiatives.

Urban Natural Environment
15 LA MESA’S URBAN TREE CANOPY

RENOVATIONS & NEW DEVELOPMENT
La Mesa received its 45th consecutive designation as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation.

Waite Drive Park Project
The Environmental Draft Report for the future park
at Waite Drive was completed in February 2025.

Construction documents are in development, with
a targeted completion date of June 2026.

Parks and Recreation Master Plan
The City is in the final stages of developing a Parks
and Recreation Master Plan, a strategic roadmap
to enhance and broaden the overall park system.

Design concept for the
future Waite Drive park
new trees 4 planted
public trees 9,714 maintained by City

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TREE GIVEAWAY AND EDUCATION SERIES
The City of La Mesa strengthened its partnership
with Tree San Diego, launching the first Free Tree
Giveaway and Education series. Community
events and tree giveaways educated community
members on the importance of trees while
expanding La Mesa’s urban tree canopy.

Urban Natural Environment
16 URBAN FOREST

MANAGEMENT PLAN
Adopted in 2022, the City’s Urban
Forest Management Plan remains an
essential tool for directing the
maintenance and growth of La Mesa’s
urban tree canopy.
5 educational
events
112 participants
103 free trees given toLa Mesa residents

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Adaptation and Resilience
The City strengthened its heat adaptation efforts
by expanding the urban tree canopy, increasing
outreach on extreme heat risks, and advancing
adaptation strategies in municipal operations.

All Public Works Operations
vehicles equip water coolers to
protect staff from heat exposure
Tree shade lowers temperatures in
urban areas and reduces cooling costs
As climate change brings rising temperatures and extreme weather, La Mesa is increasingly impacted by extreme heat, flooding, wildfire, and drought. Adaptation and resilience efforts aim to minimize the negative effects of these hazards on communities.

HEAT ADAPTATION
The San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative
(SDRCC), in partnership with UC San Diego,
received funding from the California Office of
Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) to develop
heat action plans for San Diego, Chula Vista, and
La Mesa. The plans will develop solutions to
mitigate growing risks from rising temperatures.

In addition to Heat Action Plans, the
project will produce Regional Heat
Vulnerability Indices to prioritize
equitable solutions and create a
Cooling Solutions Toolkit to guide
climate action across the region.
$750,000 State funding
awarded
Heat Action Plan

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Education and Outreach

COMMUNITY EVENTS

SOCIAL MEDIA YOUTH ENGAGEMENT
The CAP team uploaded
336,223
95 posts
reaching
accounts
The CAP team hosted 2,669 participants at 55 events.

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Education and Outreach

STAFF ENGAGEMENT
The City engages City staff with the CAP through collaboration and hands-on activities.

Efforts in 2025 included presentations with the Public Works Department, staff participation in Clean Air Day, and a Tree Trek with the Community Development Department.

LA MESA GREEN BUSINESS NETWORK
The La Mesa Green Business Network (GBN) is a hub for local businesses to implement sustainable practices and become California Green Business Certified. Participating businesses gain access to sustainability resources, events, and a monthly newsletter.

Helix Water District became
Green Business Certified
La Mesa City Hall celebrated its Green Business
Certification with a Green Ribbon Cutting.

New recognition plaques
for Green Businesses
La Mesa GBN 31 membersCertified Green 8 Businesses

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CivicSpark and College Corps

FELLOW PROJECTS
The City of La Mesa continued its involvement in the CivicSpark program, welcoming its fifth cohort of fellows in October 2025 following the completion of the previous cohort in July.

Additionally, the City brought on its fourth cohort of College Corps Fellows from the University of San Diego.

CAP Annual
Report
E-Bike Incentive
Program
Earth Day Fair
Kids Zone
La Mesa Green
Business Network
Transit & Bike
Education
Organics
Recycling
CivicSpark ‘24-’25
CivicSpark ‘25-’26
College Corps ‘24-’26

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The City of La Mesa is committed to addressing
climate change and fostering a sustainable and
resilient community for generations to come.
[email protected]

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ID Measure Description 2035 Emissions
Reduction Target
2045 Emissions
Reduction Target Status 2025 Updates
Building Energy Efficiency (BE)
BE-1
Existing Building Retrofit Program
Reduce energy use
comprehensively in existing buildings
across the City
1,069 MTCO2e 1,654 MTCO2e On-Track
Education and Outreach
• In September 2019, the City launched the DIY Energy and Sustainability Toolkit. The DIY Toolkit gives residents the tools and resources they need to complete an at home DIY energy audit. The toolkit contains no-cost giveaways including showerheads, LED light bulbs, and weather stripping, and teaches users the importance of energy, water, and waste efficiency. In 2025, 6 residents checked out a toolkit, and over 150 toolkits have been checkout since the toolkit was launched. • The Toolkit program was made possible thanks to a grant from SDG&E’s Emerging Cities program and in October 2020, the City received an additional $29K to replenish toolkit supplies and increase education and outreach. This included two videos and social media posts about an updated sanitized and contactless checkout process and resident testimonial. • The City seeks feedback through the toolkit survey and continues to update the website to include information and resources to encourage energy conservation efforts and promote rebate and incentive programs.

BE-2
High Energy Performance Standards for New
Construction
Establish ambititious high energy performancebased standards in new construction and major renovation projects.
1,605 MTCO2e 2,498 MTCO2e On-Track
Green Building Standards
• The City continued to implement Chapter 14.13 of the La Mesa Municipal Code, adopting the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code that defines zero net energy and renewable energy buildling requirements. Staff will continue monitoring State building code updates and ensure the City's building code provides for Green Building Standards consistent with updated regulations. Additionally, the City continued to implement the 2022 California Energy Code and participate in the the California Statewide Codes & Standards Program, Reach Codes Subprogram.

BE-3
Municipal Facility Energy Retrofit Program
Reduce municipal energy use through retrofits
for municipal buildings, facilities, and assets.
54 MTCO2e 269 MTCO2e On-Track
Energy Efficiency Upgrades
• The City continues to change indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures to efficient LED's as they burn out. • In 2025, the City received funding through SD EnergyLink to replace the municipal pool cover, reducing the amount of natural gas and electricity required to keep the water heated.

Municipal Energy Use
• Electricity consumption in municipal facilities continues to be monitored to identify saving opportunities, with 3,697,376 kWh in 2025. This was a 1.15% decrease from 2024 consumption.
• Natural gas consumption in municipal facilities continue to be monitored to identify saving opportunities, with 37,685 Therms in 2025. In 2025, natural gas usage increased by 7.3%.

Overall, municipal gas usage has decreased by 30% from 2021 due to savings from the municipal pool repairs and upgrades.

Comprehensive Energy Program
• In 2023, the City kicked off the Energy Services Company (ESCO) Project to implement a comprehensive energy program that will include projects for energy efficiency, onsite renewable energy and battery storage, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure for City fleet vehicles at City facilities. In 2024, building analyses were conducted and project recommendations were reviewed. In 2025, the City entered into an agreement to focus on renewable energy and EV chargers at Public Works Operations.

Clean and Renewable Energy (RE)
RE-1
Increase Renewable Energy and Energy
Storage at Municipal Facilities
Increase renewable energy generation and
use and energy storage capabilities at City
facilities.
135 MTCO2e - On-Track
Community Choice Aggregation (CCA)
• San Diego Community Power supplies renewable electricity to La Mesa residents and businesses. All municipal accounts are enrolled in Power100, a program that provides 100% of electricity from renewable sources.

Grants
• The City supported the La Mesa Park and Recreation Foundation, who received $35,000 from the Community Clean Energy Innovation Grant Program awarded by SDCP. Grant funding was used to electrify the City's landscaping equipment, such as lawn mowers, weedwackers, and leaf blowers, and purchase an Electric Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) to transport staff and equipment across La Mesa parks.
• The City was awarded a $400,00 grant from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to install an on-site solar photo-voltaic system and electric vehicle chargers at the La Mesa Publlic Works facilities. The City began the analysis and design with a contractor in 2025.

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RE-2
Increase Citywide Renewable Energy and
Energy Storage
Increasing renewable energy and energy
storage across the City for both residential and
commercial properties.
5,970 MTCO2e - On-Track
Community Choice Aggregation (CCA)
• In October 2018, the cities of Chula Vista, La Mesa, and Santee partnered on a CCA Feasibility Study. The Study was completed in July 2019 and found that a community choice program could offer competitive rates to La Mesa residents and business and support the City's CAP goals. • In September 2019, La Mesa City Council approved community choice through a regional program in partnership with Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, and San Diego. The regional program, called San Diego Community Power (SDCP), began serving municipal customers in 2021 and business and residential customers in 2022. SD Community Power's founding documents also commit the agency to serve customers with 100% renewable electricity by 2035. • SDCP offers renewable electricity to residents and businesses through PowerOn (55%) and Power100 (100%). • Throughout 2025, SDCP engaged with residents through educational community events and tablings. • In 2025, there was a 95.3% participation rate with a total of 28,217 SDCP accounts. There were 265 new opt-ups to Power100, a 2100% increase compared to opt-ups in 2024.

Solar and Battery Storage
• The City continues to encourage residents to install on-site renewable energy and battery storage in their homes and businesses. In 2025, the City issued 328 solar permits and 261 battery storage permits, with 2.5 megawatts being produced by new solar installations.

Clean and Efficient Transportation (T)
T-1
Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure
Development
Promote active transportation through bicycle
and pedestrian infrastructure
improvements, reducing vehicle miles traveled
(VMT) and associated GHG emissions.
1,937 MTCO2e 2,227 MTCO2e On-Track
Bike Lanes and Sidewalks
• In 2025, the City has a total of 270 miles of sidewalk. • In 2025, the City has a total of 33 miles of Class 2 bike lanes, 28 miles of Class 3 bike lanes, and 0.25 miles of Class 4 bike lanes. • In 2025, the City installed its first Class 4 Bike Lane along Murray Avenue. Class 4 bikelanes, or separated bikeways, are meant exclusively for bicycles and feature vertical separation between the bikeway and vehicle lanes.

Infrastructure Improvements
• In 2025, the City installed 18 new pedestrian ramps in the Maryland Avenue Neighborhood. • The City continues to make use of grant funding received in 2022 to install pedestrian crossings in locations across the City. • The City continues to apply for grant funding for sidewalk and bike lane improvements. • As streets and intersections are repaired, the City adds bike lanes and traffic and safety improvements if feasible.

Grants
• The City continued to use funds from a $250,000 from the Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant with a local match in funds exceeding 100% for 12 new pedestrian crossings across the City.
• The City continued to use funds from a $189,000 grant for pedestrian signal updates in across the City. The purpose of the updates is to increase pedestrian accessibility. • In 2025, the City received a $190,000 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 7 grant from the California Transportation Commission for the Project Approval and Environmental Document Phase of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvement projects. Funding will go towards completion of CEQA and NEPA Documents, outreach engagements, and technical studies.

Vision Zero
• In September 2018, City Council adopted a Vision Zero Policy. The policy strives to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2035 through infrastructure improvements, data analysis, education, and planning.
• The City applied for and was rewarded a Smart Growth Incentive Program (SGIP) grant from the San Diego Association of Governments to prepare a Complete Streets Integrated Design Manual. The Manual is a comprehensive Complete Streets planning and design guide that provides a toolbox of engineering elements, making it easier to implement Smart growth policies on future projects requiring street and sidewalk improvements. On April 23, 2024, La Mesa City Council adopted a resolution accepting the La Mesa Boulevard Complete Streets Plan, Segment 1. In 2025, La Mesa Boulevard Complete Streets Plan Segment 2 continued to look for funding for the project.
• The City continues to implement the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program, which allows residents to petition for traffic calming measures on their streets.

San Diego County Bicycle Coalition Partnership
• In 2025, The City of La Mesa partnered with San Diego County Bicycle Coalition to host a series of educational events promoting bicycle safety. There were 11 events in 2025 and included in-person and virtual classes to teach residents about rules of the road, traffic laws, bike maintenance, bike and helmet fitting, skills drills, lane positioning, commuting to work, biking to school, and more. The series hosted 185 participants, a 33% increase from the 2024 series. • The City was awarded the 2025 Public Partner of the Year Award from the SDCBC, reflecting the City's leadership in bicycle education efforts.

La Mesa Walks!
• La Mesa Walks! is a community walking group that meets Wednesday mornings. The walks are used as a forum to educate residents of City projects, programs and events while also promoting walking as a fun means of transportation. In 2025, La Mesa Walks had 582 participants over 42 events, walking a total of 105 miles.

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T-2
Transportation Demand Management Program
Reduce vehicular, commute-related traffic
congestion by maximizing travel options,
including carpooling, vanpooling, taking transit,
biking, and walking to work.
3,967 MTCO2e 6,296 MTCO2e On-Track
Education and Outreach
• The City website includes information and resources about SANDAG's Sustainable Transportation Services (STS) program to make residents aware of the free programs and incentives available. For example SANDAG offers programs like Guaranteed Ride Home program, Try Transit and the Youth Opportunity Pass. • The City shares STS information and resources with City staff.

SANDAG Sustainable Transportation Program Updates
• The City was recognized as a 2025 Diamond Gold Award recipient for efforts in championing sustainable transportation options. • In 2025, the City hosted tables at county-wide SANDAG events, hosting 140 participants at Clean Air Day and 102 participants at Bike Anywhere Day.

Traffic Data and Transportation Trends
• The City monitors weekday and weekend traffic volumes annually across transportation modes to identify patterns. Data is collected through vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle counts across 10 major roadway segments in La Mesa.
• From 2024 to 2025, weekday traffic volumes increased slightly, primarily driven by higher vehicle counts, while pedestrian volumes declined slightly and bicycle activity remained relatively stable. Total weekday traffic volume increased from 126,862 in 2024 to 128,123 in 2025. From 2024 to 2025, vehicle volumes increased by 2,213, pedestrian volumes decreased by 1,000, and bike volumes increased by 256.
• Weekend traffic volumes decreased across all three modes. Total traffic volume declined from 109,248 in 2024 to 106,493 in 2025. Vehicle volumes decreased by 2,032, pedestrian volumes decreased by 705, and bike volumes decreased by 18.

E-Bike Incentive Program
• In 2025, the City launched a pilot E-Bike Incentive Program, distributing e-bikes to people who work and/or live in La Mesa to reduce car-related emissions. The program was funded through a $50,000 San Diego Community Power Member Agency Grant. • The program received 643 applications, reflecting a high demand for alternative transportation methods in La Mesa. The program offered 44 vouchers to recipients to purchase an eligible e-bike, using a weighted scoring system to ensure that at least 50% of recipients were low-income qualified. • The program proved successful in reducing car-related emissions, with over 90% of recipients travelling 7+ miles on their e-bike per week, and 82% of recipients switching from a personal vehicle to an e-bike for certain trips.
• Recipients reported satisfaction with the program, citing benefits such as increased time outdoors, saving money on gas and car maintenance, feeling happier, and increased physical activity.
• The City has received extremely positive feedback on the program, and continues to search for funding opportunities to launch a second round of the program.

T-3
Municipal Transportation Demand
Management Program
Implement a municipal TDM program for City
staff, maximizing and encouraging alternative
commute options.
21 MTCO2e 12 MTCO2e On-Track
Staff Engagement
• The City continues to educate staff on alternative transportation options through lunch and learns and interactive events. • In 2025, City staff partipated in Clean Air Day and attended presentations about the Climate Action Plan, furthering staff knowledge of sustainable transportation.

T-4
Mixed-Use and Transit-Oriented Development
Promote mixed-use and transit-oriented
development within the City.
10,425 MTCO2e 12,727 MTCO2e On-Track
Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Projects
• Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) refers to residential development within walking distances of transit and other services, lessening the need for personal vehicle trips. • In 2025, the City completed one TOD project, located at 8181 Allison Avenue, with 147 units. The development is a 100% affordable housing community and is located near MTS trolley and bus stops.
• Construction is progressing on the TOD project at 7385 Colony Drive and more projects are currently undergoing review.

Development
• The City continued to issue Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) permits in 2025, providing more efficient housing options for La Mesa residents. Applications are continuously being reviewed and approved.
• In 2025, the City adopted Objective Design Standards, streamlining housing projects under the Housing Accountability Act (Government Code Section 65589.5) to establish clear, measurable, and verifiable requirements for the design of eligible (3-or-more-unit) housing projects that are subject to the City's Design Review Program.

T-5
Alternative Refueling Infrastructure
Development
Support community-wide use of alternative fuel
vehicles through expansion of alternative
vehicle refueling infrastructure.
- - On-Track
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
• 20 residential electric vehicle (EV) charging station permits were issued in 2025. • 2 commercial EV charging port permits for a total of 11 chargers were issued in 2025. • The City continued to reduce permitting costs and is accelerating solar installations through an Instant Residential Solar Permit Program, enabling homeowners to apply for and receive permits online through a streamlined platform.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan
• In 2024, La Mesa began developing an Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan to expand access to EV infrastructure citywide. The plan will identify priority locations for charging stations, address equity and accessibility, and support a connective network. The City is prioritizing community input through surveys, tabling events, and working groups.

Education and Outreach
• The City's website was updated with information on EV incentives and resources. • In 2025, the City published two community surveys and hosted three working group meetings with residents to gather community input on the EV Charging Station Master Plan.

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T-6
Municipal Fleet Transition
Continue to transition the municipal vehicle
fleet from gasoline- and diesel-powered
vehicles to alternative-fuel or other lowemissions vehicles. 387 MTCO2e 216 MTCO2e On-Track
Fleet Upgrades
• In 2025, the City acquired a new fully-electric vehicle, bringing the fleet to a total of 7 electric vehicles to be used by City staff. • Alternative fuel vehicles continued to be explored for fleet replacement, with technical assistance support from a CEC-funded Empower Procurement program. • The City acquired 6 new hybrid vehicles, bringing the total number up to 22. • The City partnered with SDG&E to install 10 Power Your Drive electric vehicle charging stations at City Hall. These chargers are available to all Civic Center Complex staff and the new electric vehicles. The units were available for workplace and fleet charging starting January 2019.

Grossmont Union High School District Fleet
• In September 2022, GUHSD unveiled their first 17 all-electric buses and new Transportation Services Center, which features 9 bus maintenance bays, a drive-through bus wash, rooftop solar panels, and electric charging infrastructure to support further fleet electrification. As of 2025, the GUHSD is up to 27 electric school buses. • This work is based on a fleet electrification roadmap which charts a course to a fully electric school bus fleet over the next 20 years.

Transition to Renewable Diesel
• In 2019, the City transitioned its diesel fleet to renewable diesel, an environmentally sustainable, nonpetroleum fuel sourced from food waste and agricultural products. The change to renewable diesel will reduce GHG emissions from the City's diesel fleet by approximately 65%.

T-7
Develop a Flexible Fleets Program
Offer flexible, on-demand urban mobility
solutions to reduce the reliance on personal
vehicles.
- - Mobility Programs
• City staff continue to explore options for microtransit and micromobility programs that will reduce the number of gasoline and diesel powered vehicles.

T-8
Improve Traffic Flow
Improve traffic flow throughout the City by
minimizing vehicle idling time and improving
overall transportation efficiency.
978 MTCO2e 745 MTCO2e
Roundabout Projects
• Projects to install roundabouts at select intersections throughout the City are continously being considered and approved when feasible. • City staff continue to apply for grants to fund the first roundabout.

Water Efficiency (W)
W-1
Water Efficiency
Reduce water consumption in order to reduce
GHG emissions and ensure longer-term
sustainabilty of water supplies.
581 MTCO2e 581 MTCO2e On-Track
Community-Wide Consumption
• In 2025, La Mesa's average residential gallons per capita per day (GPCD) was 93. • The City website includes information and resources on water conservation opportunities, including its indoor and outdoor water conservation fact sheets with information on best practices, rebates, and incentives.

Municipal Water Use
• In 2025, City facilities used 62 million gallons of water. • The City continuously installs water-saving upgrades in municipal facilities. In 2025, the City replaced the turf surrounding its marquee sign with drought-tolerant landscaping. • The City continues to maintain its water conservation garden at City Hall, incorporating low-water plants, a rock-lined swale, and a rainwater collection barrel to collect runoff from the City Hall roof for use in the garden.
• Public Works engages the community through outreach efforts in parks that promote water-saving landscaping techniques and sustainable yard practices.

Helix Water District Partnership
• The City continues to promote Helix Water District educational opportunities via social media and other communication strategies. • Helix Water District offers numerous programs to La Mesa residents and businesses, including in-home water use evaluations, student education programs, and local rebates and incentives. In 2025, 57 water device rebates were given to residents, 20 in-home water use evaluations were performed, and 3,452 square feet of turf was replaced with less waterintensive landscaping through rebates. • Helix Water District has a demonstration landscape garden at their La Mesa office, available for residents to learn more about the types of water saving plants and trees to plant in La Mesa's environment.
• Helix Water District hosts educational programs for students, with 697 participants in 2025.

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W-2
Local Water Supply Resilience
Maintain resilient and diversified water
supplies.
285 MTCO2e - On-Track
Pure Water San Diego Program
• City Council approved La Mesa's participation in the Pure Water San Diego program in July 2018. Pure Water San Diego is a phased, multi-year program that will use proven water purification technology to clean recycled water to produce safe, high-quality drinking water locally by 2035. This is a key initiative to provide reliable, sustainable water supply to the region.
• The Pure Water Project aims to convert a minimum of 83 million gallons of wastewater each day into potable drinking water, providing nearly 50% of the City's drinking water by 2035. • At the end of 2025, Phase 1 construction was over 80% complete, and wll be producing potable water in 2026. Phase 1 includes 11 construction projects, including the North City Pure Water Facility and Pump Station, which is being built across the road from the North City Water Reclamation Plant.

East County Advanced Water Purification Program
• The East County Advanced Water Purification Program (ECAWP) will purify recycled wastewater to create a local, sustainable, and drought-proof drinking water supply for East County customers of the Padre Dam Municipal Water District and Helix Water District. • Construction of the ECAWP, which includes several facilities for different stages of water purficiation, began in 2022 and is set to begin producing water in late 2026. When complete, the project is expected to supply East County with up to 30% of its drinking water.

Waste Reduction (WR)
WR-1
Organic Waste Diversion
Divert organic waste away from landfills.
8,096 MTCO2e
(Aggregate of all WR
Measures)
10,172 MTCO2e
(Aggregate of all WR
Measures)
On-Track
Recycling Compliance
• As of January 2022, Senate Bill (SB) 1383 (Mandatory Organics Recycling) and Assembly Bill (AB) 341 (Mandatory Recycling) requires all single family homes, multi-family residential dwellings, and commerical businesses to subscribe to recycling services. • 26.4% of the waste generated by La Mesa residents was diverted from landfills citywide in 2025. • 51,844 tons of waste were collected by EDCO in 2025.
• In 2025, the City had 100% residential and commercial compliance with statutory recycling laws.

Organic Waste Recycling
• The City worked with its franchise waste hauler, EDCO, to continue providing organics recycling services to all La Mesa businesses and multi-family housing in 2025. • The City continued to offer vouchers for discounted compost bins, with 12 vouchers issued in 2025.

Education and Outreach
• The City and EDCO continue to conduct education and outreach to the public and large waste generators. EDCO continues to conduct on-site and virtual site visits to educate multifamily complexes and businesses on best management practices.

Community Mulch and Compost
• The City and EDCO continued their program providing free mulch to La Mesa community members. In 2025, the City provided 50 cubic yards of mulch to the community. • The City continued to provide free compost to the community to support sustainable gardening and waste reduction. A total of 520 cubic yards of compost were distributed to residents throughout the year.

WR-2
Construction & Demolition Waste Diversion
Divert construction and demolition waste away
from landfills.
8,096 MTCO2e
(Aggregate of all WR
Measures)
10,172 MTCO2e
(Aggregate of all WR
Measures)
On-Track
Construction and Demolition Ordinance Implementation
• The City continues to implement the 75% C&D diversion requirement for applicable projects. • Additional resources and information on C&D are available on the City's website, including resource recovery information.

WR-3
Increase Waste Diversion and Encourage
Circular Economy
Increase waste diversion rates while
simultaneously promoting practices that
minimize waste generation at its source.
8,096 MTCO2e
(Aggregate of all WR
Measures)
10,172 MTCO2e
(Aggregate of all WR
Measures)
On-Track
Municipal Waste Reduction
• The City continued to install water refill stations at City facilities to encourage the reuse of water bottles and prevent the use of single-use plastics. • The City aims to eliminate single-use plastic in its facilities, providing reusable dishes and silverware in break areas. • The City continued to host educational presentations and workshops to encourage staff members to reduce waste whenever possible.

Events and Programs
• The City hosted a total of 20 events focused on waste diversion, diverting over 15,000 pounds of waste from landfills throughout 2025. • Events included Free Clothing Swaps, Fixit Clinics, Paper Shredding events, and Household Hazardous Waste events.

WR-4
Recycled and Recovered Product
Procurement
Develop internal City policy to prioritize
procurement of recycled and recovered
product that is made of post-consumer
content.
8,096 MTCO2e
(Aggregate of all WR
Measures)
10,172 MTCO2e
(Aggregate of all WR
Measures)
Environmentally Preferrable Purchasing Plan (EPPP)
• The City has an EPPP to prioritize the procurment of sustainable and recycled products in all City departments. This policy focuses on minimizing environmental impacts, reducing waste, and conserving energy and water.

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WR-5
Local Food Systems and Food Recovery
Increase food recovery and support local food
production.
8,096 MTCO2e
(Aggregate of all WR
Measures)
10,172 MTCO2e
(Aggregate of all WR
Measures)
Edible Food Recovery & Procurement
• The City continues to partner with consultant Solana Center for Environmental Innovation to provide assistance to food recovery organizations and Tier 1 commercial food generators, which includes supermarkets.

ProduceGood Partnership
• In 2025, the City partnered with ProduceGood, a food recovery organization that collects excess fruit and donates it to organizations that feed food insecure people in San Diego. The City expanded community outreach in La Mesa, recruiting residents with backyard trees to become growers for the organization.

Urban Natural Environment (U)
U-1
Increase Urban Forest Canopy Cover
Increase and sustain the City's urban forest
canopy cover.
1,461 MTCO2e 1,689 MTCO2e On-Track
Tree Planting
• La Mesa received its 45th consecutive designation as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. • In 2025, the City maintained 9,714 public trees and planted 4 new trees. • To ensure the health of the existing canopy, the City has had to remove trees due to pest and diseases.

Renovations and New Development
• As of 2025, the City is in the final stages of developing a Parks and Recreation Master Plan, a strategic roadmap to enhance and broaden the overall park system. • The Environmental Draft Report for the future park at Waite Drive was completed in February 2025. Construction documents are in development, with a targeted completion date of June 2026.

Tree Giveaway and Education Series
• In partnership with Tree San Diego, the City launched the first Free Tree Giveaway and Education Series. A series of 5 events educated 112 community members on tree stewardship and the importance of urban trees. Events included Tree Steward Trainings, a Tree Trek, and a Tree Planting Demonstration. • 103 free trees were given to La Mesa residents, expanding the urban tree canopy in La Mesa.

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REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: July 28, 2026
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE
ORDER NO. 1 TO MIRAMAR GENERAL ENGINEERING
FOR THE 2026 SIDEWALK INFILL PROJECT BID NO.
26-04 (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 8323)
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
Recommendation:

That the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $196,203.00 to Miramar General Engineering for the 2026 Sidewalk Infill Project, Bid No. 26-04 (Capital Improvement Project No. 8323).

Fiscal Impact:

Contract Change Order No. 1 is fully funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. No General Fund appropriation is required.

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

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Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: July 28, 2026
Page: 2 of 3
BACKGROUND:

On April 14, 2026, the City Council approved a resolution awarding a construction contract to Miramar General Engineering in the amount of $187,936.18 for the 2026 Sidewalk Infill Project, Bid No. 26-04.

Construction began on June 15, 2026, and it included the installation of new sidewalks, curb and gutter, cross-gutter, and pedestrian ramps at multiple locations throughout the City. The project is approximately 95% complete, with only punch-list work remaining.

Additional change orders, including a final reconciliation change order, may be presented to the City Council prior to project closeout.

DISCUSSION:

The Contractor has satisfactorily completed the work to date. Contract Change Order No. 1 provides for additional improvements that will utilize available CDBG funding and enhance the overall project.

As the contractor is already in the area, the opportunity presented itself with including new sidewalk on the north side of Jefferson Avenue between Jackson Drive and Garfield Street and on the north side of Madison Avenue between residence 8850 and 8898 (see Attachment C). This work will close many sidewalk gaps and allow an uninterrupted pedestrian pathway.

The additional work requires a 20-day extension to the contract, resulting in a revised completion date of September 22, 2026.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing Contract Change Order No. 1 to Miramar General Engineering in the amount of $196,203.00 and approving a 20-day extension to the contract duration for additional work on the 2026 Sidewalk Infill Project, Bid 26-04, CIP No. 8323.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Michael Throne, PE
City Manager Director of Public Works

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Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: July 28, 2026
Page: 3 of 3
___ _________________________
Chandler Kern
Assistant Engineer
Attachments: A. Resolution
B. Contract Change Order No. 1
C. Sidewalk Infill Plans – Jefferson and Madison

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ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO MIRAMAR
GENERAL ENGINEERING FOR THE 2026 SIDEWALK INFILL PROJECT BID NO. 26-04 (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, a contract was awarded to Miramar General Engineering to provide construction services for the 2026 Sidewalk Infill Project; WHEREAS, the Contractor has satisfactorily completed the work to date; WHEREAS, the City receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on an annual basis; 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 Miramar General Engineering, for an amount of $196,203.00 for the 2026 Sidewalk Infill Project, CIP 8323. Said contract change order is on file in the office of the City Clerk.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 28th day of July 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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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)

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RE Contract: Date:

P.O. No.:

The time provided for the contract is
Therefore, the revised contract time is working days, and the revised completion date is
Michael Throne, PE Mark Arapostathis
Director of Public Works Mayor
Megan Wiegelman
City Clerk
$ 30,198.00
6 UNCLASSIFIED EXCAVATION FOR SIDEWALK, DRIVEWAY $ 5,395.00 ATTESTED BY:
$ 10,000.00
$ -
$ 196,203.00
Total Change
NET CHANGE THIS CCO (+ or -) % Change 104%
CCO's PREVIOUSLY APPROVED (+ or -) % Change 0%
TOTAL CCO's (+ or -) % Change 104%
8 PROTECT AND ADJUST EXISTING UTILITIES
104%
.

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. increased by 20 working days.
50 NEW CONTRACT AMOUNT (C + B + A) $ 384,139.18 % Change

ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT
$ 196,203.00
$ 187,936.18
9/22/2026
$ 196,203.00
2 REMOVE EXISTING CURB AND GUTTER $ 17,240.00
Miramar General Engineering 2026- Reso. No.:
1 INSTALL 6" CURB AND GUTTER (G-2) $ 56,030.00
3 REMOVE EXISTING SIDEWALK, DRIVEWAY $ 33,120.00
7 INSTALL CLASS II AGGREGATE BASE $ 3,380.00
4 INSTALL PCC DRIVEWAY (G-14D, G-14B, G-14C) $ 40,840.00 5 INSTALL PCC SIDEWALK (G-7)

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:

Item No.

Change in
Contract Price
7/28/2026
262358
Detailed Description of Changes & Quantities or Scope of Work 2026 Sidewalk Infill Project, CIP 8323
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
Bid No.: 26-04
TO:

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RE Contract: Date:

P.O. No.:

Miramar General Engineering 2026- Reso. No.:

CITY OF LA MESA
7/28/2026
262358
2026 Sidewalk Infill Project, CIP 8323
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
Bid No.: 26-04
TO:

Alex Karaja, President
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.

MIRAMAR GENERAL ENGINEERING

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JEFFERSON AVE
W W
W
JACKSON DR 1:12 1:12 1:12 1:12
2% MAX 5' ENCROACHMENT PERMIT: - ISSUED: . UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT SECTION 4216 & 4217 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE REQUIRES A DIG ALERT IDENTIFICATiON NUMBER BE ISSUED BEFORE A "PERMIT TO EXCAVATE" WILL BE VALID. FOR YOUR DIG ALERT I.D. NUMBER CALL UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT TOLL FREE @ 1-800-422-4133 TWO (2) WORKING DAYS BEFORE YOU DIG. WEB ADDRESS: WWW.DIGALERT.ORG SCANNED BY: . DATE: . FILE LOCATION: . Feet 0 20 40 MATERIAL ESTIMATE (JEFFERSON AVE) ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT OF MEASURE QUANTITY INSTALL 6" CURB AND GUTTER (G-2) LF 548 REMOVE EX SIDEWALK, DRIVEWAY SF 1346 REMOVE EX CURB AND GUTTER LF 548 UNCLASSIFIED EXCAVATION CY 52.0000 INSTALL CLASS II AGGREGATE BASE CY 34.0000 INSTALL PCC SIDEWALK (G-7) SF 1137 INSTALL PCC DRIVEWAY (G-14) SF 1635 C:\Users\ckern\Downloads\26-04 Sheet Compilation\My Signature.jpg MATCHLINE: SEE SHEET 10 CONSTRUCTION NOTES CONTRACTOR TO IMPLEMENT TRAFFIC CONTROL AND SAFETY PLAN DURING CONSTRUCTION 3 REMOVE EX. SIDEWALK 4 REMOVE EX. CURB AND GUTTER 6 INSTALL 5' WIDE PCC SIDEWALK OVER 4" CLASS II AGGREGATE BASE AS INDICATED ON PLANS PER SDRSD G-7 789521 INSTALL PCC DRIVEWAY OVER 4" CLASS II AGGREGATE BASE PER SDRSD G-14D, SEE DETAIL "A" FOR GRADING INSTALL NEW 6" CURB AND GUTTER PER SDRSD G-2 TO MATCH EX. ROADWAY AND EX. CURB AND GUTTER CONNECT PROPOSED SIDEWALK AT LEVEL TO EXISTING SIDEWALK PROTECT IN PLACE/RESTORE EXISTING FRENCH DRAINS, SHOWN OR NOT LEGEND SWWM SEWER MANHOLE WATER VALVE WATER METER PROPOSED CONCRETE (SEE CON. NOTES) EXISTING CONCRETE GRADE/LEVEL EXISTING SOIL TO MEET NEW SIDEWALK AND DRIVEWAY SLOPES DETAIL "A" - SDRSD G-14D - CONCRETE DRIVEWAY SOIL GRADING CONTRACTOR SHALL DIRECT LICENSED SURVEYOR TO TIE OUT AND RESTORE NAILS TO FINISHED CURB 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 SURVEY NAIL FRENCH DRAIN 8802 8810 8820 8828 8838 8848 8801 8811 8821 8829 8837 8845 Page 240 of 328 JEFFERSON AVE GARFIELD ST 1:12 1:12 1:12 1:12
2% MAX 5' ENCROACHMENT PERMIT: - ISSUED: . UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT SECTION 4216 & 4217 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE REQUIRES A DIG ALERT IDENTIFICATiON NUMBER BE ISSUED BEFORE A "PERMIT TO EXCAVATE" WILL BE VALID. FOR YOUR DIG ALERT I.D. NUMBER CALL UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT TOLL FREE @ 1-800-422-4133 TWO (2) WORKING DAYS BEFORE YOU DIG. WEB ADDRESS: WWW.DIGALERT.ORG SCANNED BY: . DATE: . FILE LOCATION: . C:\Users\ckern\Downloads\26-04 Sheet Compilation\My Signature.jpg MATCHLINE: SEE SHEET 9 CONSTRUCTION NOTES Feet 0 20 40 DETAIL "A" - SDRSD G-14D - CONCRETE DRIVEWAY SOIL GRADING 2 3 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 CONTRACTOR TO IMPLEMENT TRAFFIC CONTROL AND SAFETY PLAN DURING CONSTRUCTION 3 REMOVE EX. SIDEWALK 4 REMOVE EX. CURB AND GUTTER 6 INSTALL 5' WIDE PCC SIDEWALK OVER 4" CLASS II AGGREGATE BASE AS INDICATED ON PLANS PER SDRSD G-7 789521 INSTALL PCC DRIVEWAY OVER 4" CLASS II AGGREGATE BASE PER SDRSD G-14D, SEE DETAIL "A" FOR GRADING INSTALL NEW 6" CURB AND GUTTER PER SDRSD G-2 TO MATCH EX. ROADWAY AND EX. CURB AND GUTTER CONNECT PROPOSED SIDEWALK AT LEVEL TO EXISTING SIDEWALK PROTECT IN PLACE/RESTORE EXISTING FRENCH DRAINS, SHOWN OR NOT CONTRACTOR SHALL DIRECT LICENSED SURVEYOR TO TIE OUT AND RESTORE NAILS TO FINISHED CURB 10 PROTECT IN PLACE EXISTING CONCRETE SIDEWALK AND DRIVEWAY, REPLACE CURB WITH CURB AND GUTTER TO MATCH EXISTING 10 10 GRADE/LEVEL EXISTING SOIL TO MEET NEW SIDEWALK AND DRIVEWAY SLOPES LEGEND SWWM SEWER MANHOLE WATER VALVE WATER METER PROPOSED CONCRETE (SEE CON. NOTES) EXISTING CONCRETE SURVEY NAIL FRENCH DRAIN 8848 8854 8864 8874 8880 8853 8861 8871 8881 MATERIAL ESTIMATE (JEFFERSON AVE) ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT OF MEASURE QUANTITY INSTALL 6" CURB AND GUTTER (G-2) LF 548 REMOVE EX SIDEWALK, DRIVEWAY SF 1346 REMOVE EX CURB AND GUTTER LF 548 UNCLASSIFIED EXCAVATION CY 52.0000 INSTALL CLASS II AGGREGATE BASE CY 34.0000 INSTALL PCC SIDEWALK (G-7) SF 1137 INSTALL PCC DRIVEWAY (G-14) SF 1635 Page 241 of 328

MADISON AVE
WM
WM
WM
WM
WM
S S ENCROACHMENT PERMIT: - ISSUED: . UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT SECTION 4216 & 4217 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE REQUIRES A DIG ALERT IDENTIFICATiON NUMBER BE ISSUED BEFORE A "PERMIT TO EXCAVATE" WILL BE VALID. FOR YOUR DIG ALERT I.D. NUMBER CALL UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT TOLL FREE @ 1-800-422-4133 TWO (2) WORKING DAYS BEFORE YOU DIG. WEB ADDRESS: WWW.DIGALERT.ORG SCANNED BY: . DATE: . FILE LOCATION: . C:\Users\ckern\Downloads\26-04 Sheet Compilation\My Signature.jpg CONSTRUCTION NOTES CONTRACTOR TO IMPLEMENT TRAFFIC CONTROL AND SAFETY PLAN DURING CONSTRUCTION 3 REMOVE EX. SIDEWALK 4 REMOVE EX. CURB AND GUTTER 6 INSTALL 5' WIDE PCC SIDEWALK OVER 4" CLASS II AGGREGATE BASE AS INDICATED ON PLANS PER SDRSD G-7 7 XXX 521 INSTALL PCC DRIVEWAY OVER 4" CLASS II AGGREGATE BASE PER SDRSD G-14D INSTALL NEW 6" CURB AND GUTTER PER SDRSD G-2 TO MATCH EX. ROADWAY AND EX. CURB AND GUTTER CONNECT PROPOSED SIDEWALK AT LEVEL TO EXISTING SIDEWALK PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION, HELIX WATER DISTRICT (HWD) TO RELOCATE WATER METER/BLOW OFF TO EXISTING PARKWAY PROTECT IN PLACE EXISTING WATER METER PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION, HELIX WATER DISTRICT (HWD) TO RELOCATE WATER METER TO WITHIN PROPOSED SIDEWALK 10 RESTORE EXISTING IRRIGATION LINES TO EDGE OF SIDEWALK 9 PROTECT IN PLACE/RESTORE EXISTING FRENCH DRAINS Feet 0 20 40 MATERIAL ESTIMATE (MADISON AVENUE) ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT OF MEASURE QUANTITY INSTALL 6" CURB AND GUTTER (G-2) LF 314 REMOVE EX SIDEWALK, DRIVEWAY SF 310 REMOVE EX CURB AND GUTTER LF 314 UNCLASSIFIED EXCAVATION CY 31.0000 INSTALL CLASS II AGGREGATE BASE CY 18.0000 INSTALL PCC SIDEWALK (G-7) SF 1020 INSTALL PCC DRIVEWAY (G-14) SF 407 11 REPLACE IN KIND EXISTING SDRSD G-14C DRIVEWAY, WITH NEW CURB & GUTTER, OVER 4" CLASS II AGGREGATE LEGEND SWWM SEWER MANHOLE WATER VALVE WATER METER PROPOSED CONCRETE (SEE CON. NOTES) EXISTING CONCRETE SURVEY NAIL FRENCH DRAIN 8 CONTRACTOR SHALL DIRECT LICENSED SURVEYOR TO TIE OUT AND RESTORE NAILS TO FINISHED CURB 12 SIDEWALK TO NARROW TO 3' FOR TRANSITION BETWEEN DRIVEWAY AND TRANSITION TO CURB, PROTECT IN PLACE EXISTING PLANTS CONSTRUCTION NOTES CONT'D 13 INSTALL 4' WIDE PCC SIDEWALK OVER 4" CLASS II AGGREGATE BASE AS INDICATED ON PLANS PER SDRSD G-7 2 23 3 4 4 5 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 10 EXISTING SPRINKLER HEAD 10 11 11 11 12 12 13 13 8850 8860 8868 8878 8884 8892 8898 8855 8863 8871 8877 4950 Page 242 of 328

CERTIFICATE OF CITY/DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Certification of Unappropriated Reserves
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the money required for the appropriation of funds for the purpose as docketed is available in the Treasury, or is anticipated to come into the Treasury, and is otherwise unappropriated.

Amount$
Purpose:

Date
Unappropriated Reserves Available Balance
Director of Finance
City of La Mesa
By:

Certification of Unencumbered Balance
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the indebtedness and obligation as docketed can be incurred; that sufficient monies to meet the obligations are actually in the Treasury or are anticipated to come into the Treasury to the credit of the appropriation from which the same are to be drawn; and that said monies now actually in the treasury, together with the monies anticipated to come into the Treasury, to the credit of said appropriation are otherwise unencumbered.

Amount Not to Exceed
Date: 07/28/2026
Fund: Dept. Account: Activity:
�M<h�
Director of Finance
City of La Mesa
By: Michael Throne
540 8323-6830 $102,007.08 from Account 8323-6830 (Available Balance $387,937.00) 540 8323-6830 $94,195.92 from FY 26 to FY 27 (Available Balance $94,195.92) Purpose: Resolution Authorizing Contract Change Order No. 1 to Miramar General Engineering for the 2026 Sidewalk Infill Project Bid. No. 26-04 (Capital Improvement Project No. 8323).

CERTIFICATE NO. j993

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REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: July 28, 2026
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REPORT WITH THE

FINAL DETERMINATION OF SEWER SERVICE
CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 TO BE

COLLECTED ON THE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLL

AND DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO FORWARD A

CERTIFIED COPY OF THE RESOLUTION, TOGETHER

WITH A COPY OF THE REPORT TO THE OFFICE OF

THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY AUDITOR
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
Recommendation:

That the City Council adopt the attached resolution confirming the FY 2027 Sewer Charge Report, approving the sewer service charge for each parcel identified therein, and directing the City Clerk to transmit the resolution and report to the San Diego County Auditor for collection of the FY 2027 property tax roll.

Fiscal Impact:

Through an agreement with the County of San Diego, the City pays a fee of $0.10 per parcel to collect sewer service charges on the tax bill. Based on an estimated 13,208 parcels, the FY2027 collection cost is approximately $1,302.80, which is deducted from the City’s property tax apportionment.

The City expects to collect approximately $14,083,944.54 through the property tax roll and an additional $1,225,823.64 through direct billing for approximately 219 parcels that cannot be placed on the tax roll. Sewer service charge revenues are deposited into the Wastewater Fund and support wastewater operations, maintenance, treatment, capital improvements, and debt service.

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Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: July 28, 2026
Page: 2 of 3
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:

On June 26, 2012, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2012-2823, authorizing collection of sewer service charges through the County property tax roll as a fixed-charge special assessment.

The County of San Diego collects the City’s sewer service charges in the same manner as property taxes. Sewer service charges are authorized by La Mesa Municipal Code Section 17.12 and California Health and Safety Code Section 5471 and are subject to the requirements of Article XIIID (Proposition 218) of the California Constitution.

On July 22, 2025, the City Council approved a 5.04% sewer rate adjustment for the average single-family residential customer, which is reflected in the FY 2027 Sewer Charge Report.

DISCUSSION:

As part of the annual sewer charge process, courtesy notices were mailed on July 17, 2026, to property owners connected to the City’s sanitary sewer system. The notices identified each property’s estimated FY 2027 sewer service charge and included information regarding billing adjustments authorized under La Mesa Municipal Code Section 17.12.040. Property owners may request eligible billing adjustments at any time using forms available on the City’s website.

To support the City’s sustainability goals, property owners may opt out from future paper courtesy notices while continuing to receive all legally required Proposition 218 public hearing notices.

Property owners may also review sewer charges, winter water usage history, and billing calculations online through the City’s sewer billing portal, http://www.cityoflamesa.gov/sewer.

State law requires preparation of an annual Sewer Charge Report identifying each parcel and the corresponding sewer service charge. The FY 2027 Sewer Charge Report was filed with the City Clerk on July 16, 2026.

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Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: July 28, 2026
Page: 3 of 3
Before confirming the report, the City Council must conduct a public hearing. Notice of the public hearing was published in the Daily Transcript on July 17 and July 22, 2026, in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 5473.1.

Following the public hearing, the adopted resolution and final Sewer Charge Report must be submitted to the San Diego County Auditor by August 10, 2026, for inclusion on the FY 2027 property tax roll.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution confirming the FY 2027 Sewer Charge Report, approving the sewer charges identified therein, and directing the City Clerk to transmit the report and resolution to the San Diego County Auditor for collection on the FY 2027 property tax roll.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Michael Throne, PE
City Manager Director of Public Works
Noemi Becerra
Senior Management Analyst
Attachments: A. Resolution

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ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

CONFIRMING THE REPORT WITH THE FINAL DETERMINATION OF SEWER SERVICE CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 TO BE COLLECTED ON THE

COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ROLL AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO

FORWARD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION, TOGETHER WITH A

COPY OF THE REPORT TO THE OFFICE OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY

AUDITOR
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa has strategic goals to ensure an strong financial outlook through careful planning sustainable service levels, and fiscal sustainability and to invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the La Mesa Municipal Code and the laws of the State of California, sewer service charges shall be paid by all persons using the sanitary sewer system of the City of La Mesa;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 5473, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2012-2823 electing to have sewer service charges collected on the property tax roll in the same manner, by the same persons, and at the same times as, together with and not separately from, its general taxes and has caused to be prepared and filed with the City Clerk, a sewer service charge report containing the description of each parcel of property receiving services and the amount of the charges for each parcel for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027;

WHEREAS, a courtesy notice was mailed to the owner of each parcel receiving sewer service from the City of La Mesa with the estimated sewer charge amount to be placed on the property tax roll for FY 2027 for the respective property, on July 17, 2026; WHEREAS, the notice included the option to opt out of the annual notice to align with the goals of the Climate Action Plan;
WHEREAS, on July 16, 2026, the FY 2027 sewer charge report, with the amount to be levied against each parcel, was filed with the City Clerk; WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5473.1, a notice of filing of the FY 2027 sewer charge report and the time and place of the public hearing was published two times in the Daily Transcript on July 17, 2026, and July 22, 2026;
WHEREAS, on July 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., a public hearing was held to receive and consider all oral and written testimony regarding the FY 2027 report of sewer service charge amounts to be levied against each parcel for the fiscal year; WHEREAS, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 5473.4, on or before August 10 of each year, the City Clerk shall file with the County auditor a copy of the report with an endorsed statement of Final Determination by the legislative body; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that the FY 2027 itemized tax roll will include 13,208 parcels

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and a total assessment of approximately $14,083,944.54.

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

1. Said report on file in the City Clerk’s office describing each parcel of property receiving services and the amount of the charges for each parcel is hereby confirmed, and the amount levied upon each parcel shall be entered by the County auditor on the assessment roll for FY 2027.

2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution, together with a copy of the final parcel report, along with any changes requested by residents and approved by staff, to the Office of the San Diego County Auditor on or before August 10, 2026.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 28
th day of July 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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

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REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: July 28, 2026
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR

THE SANDAG FLEXIBLE FLEETS PILOT GRANT

PROGRAM
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
Recommendation:

Adopt a resolution authorizing submission of a grant application to the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program, committing a City match of $111,343, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to apply for the grant.

Fiscal Impact:

The proposed La Mesa Connect Pilot Program is estimated to cost $970,731 over a two-year period. Staff recommends requesting $859,388 in grant funding from SANDAG with a City match of $111,343. If awarded, staff will return to the City Council with the grant agreement, any required budget amendments, and implementation recommendations prior to initiating the program.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 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-7: Develop a Flexible Fleets Program
BACKGROUND:

SANDAG recently announced the Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program to fund innovative

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Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: July 28, 2026
Page: 2 of 5
transportation projects that improve mobility, increase transportation options, strengthen fire-mile and last-mile connections, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through flexible transportation services. Eligible projects include microtransit, rideshare, neighborhood electric vehicles, micromobility, carshare, and combinations of these transportation modes.

Staff evaluated this funding opportunity to determine whether it could address transportation gaps within La Mesa while advancing the City’s Strategic Goal of investing in infrastructure that serves the community and implementing Climate Action Plan strategies that encourage shared transportation, reduce reliance on single-occupancy vehicle trips, and improve access to regional transit.

Staff’s evaluation identified an opportunity to pursue grant funding for La Mesa Connect Pilot Program, an on-demand shared transportation service that would provide improved access to healthcare, shopping, community services, and regional transit while utilizing electric vehicles to reduce transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions.

DISCUSSION:

Transportation is the largest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions in La Mesa. The City’s Climate Action Plan recognizes that reducing reliance on single-occupancy vehicle travel and expanding alternative transportation options are important strategies for meeting long-term greenhouse gas reduction goals.

The proposed La Mesa Connect Pilot Program would complement existing Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) services by improving first-mile and last-mile connections to trolley stations, bus stops, healthcare facilities, shopping centers, and other community destinations. Rather than replacing fixed-route transit, the program is intended to provide flexible transportation options for trips that are difficult to complete using traditional transit service.

As part of its evaluation, staff reviewed transportation programs operated by communities throughout San Diego County. Cities including Vista, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Coronado, and Chula Vista, have implemented flexible transportation programs that improve access to essential services while supporting residents’ ability to remain active and independent within their communities.

The City previously operated Ride4Neighbors, a volunteer-based transportation program that provided nearly 13,000 trips annually for older adults throughout East County. The program demonstrated the value of providing flexible transportation options that improve quality of life and access to essential services.

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Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: July 28, 2026
Page: 3 of 5
Building upon these experiences, staff developed the concept for the La Mesa Connect Pilot Program. The proposed pilot would provide an on-demand shared transportation service connecting destinations including:
 Sharp Grossmont Hospital and
surrounding medical offices
 Grossmont Center
 Downtown La Mesa Village
 Adult Enrichment Center
 La Mesa Community Center
 La Mesa Library
 Civic Center facilities
 Trolly stations and bus stops
 Grocery stores
 Pharmacies
 Other essential community
destinations
Exhibit 1 - La Mesa Connect Pilot Program Service Area

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Date: July 28, 2026
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The proposed concept is based on a service model utilizing three electric vehicles, including one ADA-accessible vehicle, operating approximately five days per week for ten hours per day, with trips requested through either a mobile application or telephone reservation system.

The proposed program would:
 Improve access to healthcare, shopping, and community services  Improve first-mile and last-mile connections to regional transit  Support older adults and residents experiencing transportation barriers  Reduce transportation barriers for essential daily trips  Expand the use of shared electric transportation
 Support implantation of the City’s Climate Action Plan  Leverage regional grant funding to pilot an innovative mobility solution Grant Funding Opportunity
The estimated cost of the proposed two-year La Mesa Connect Pilot Program is $970,731. The estimate reflects the total cost of operating the transportation service over two years. The planning-level estimate includes vehicles, drivers, dispatch technology, customer service, operations management, maintenance, insurance, marketing, branding, and program administration. The operating assumptions include three electric vehicles operating approximately five days per week for ten hours per day.

Through the Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program, SANDAG provides funding for eligible project costs; however, applicants are required to provide a local funding match as part of the application process. Staff recommends a City contribution of $111,343, representing 11.47% of the total project costs. This percentage is a typical grant match amount. Requiring a local funding match is standard practice for many competitive transportation grant programs, including those administered by SANDAG and Caltrans, as it demonstrates local commitment and investment in the proposed project. The recommended City contribution would leverage $859,388 in regional grant funding, resulting in approximately 89% of the project costs being funded through the grant.

If awarded funding, staff will issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select a qualified transportation service provider. The selected provider would be responsible for providing vehicles, drivers, dispatch technology, customer service, maintenance, and day-to-day operations under City oversight.

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Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: July 28, 2026
Page: 5 of 5
The pilot program would operate for a two-year period and be evaluated using performance measures including:
 Ridership
 Trip purpose
 Customer satisfaction
 Transit connections
 Cost effectiveness
 Overall service utilization
Performance data collected during the pilot will help the City evaluate the effectiveness of the program, inform future mobility planning efforts, and assess whether the service should be considered beyond the gran-funded pilot period.

Continuation of the program beyond the grant-funded pilot would require future City Council consideration and identification of sustainable funding source.

CONCLUSION:

The SANDAG Flexible Fleets Pilot Program Grant Program provides an opportunity to secure approximately $859,000 in external funding to pilot an innovative microtransit service that improves access to healthcare services, community amenities, shopping destinations, and transit connections for residents experiencing transportation barriers.

Staff recommends authorizing submission of the grant application with a City match of $111,343 and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to apply for the grant.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Amanda Lee
City Manager Assistant City Manager
Attachments: A. Resolution
B. Draft Grant Application

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SAN

DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FLEXIBLE FLEETS PILOT
GRANT PROGRAM, COMMITTING A LOCAL MATCH OF $111,343, AND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS

NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR THE GRANT
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa has strategic goals to promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home and invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community;
WHEREAS, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has established the Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program to fund innovative transportation projects that improve mobility, expand transportation options, and strengthen access to community destinations;
WHEREAS, staff has identified an opportunity to pursue grant funding for the La Mesa Connect Pilot Program, an on-demand transportation service designed to improve access to healthcare, shopping, community facilities, regional transit, and other essential destinations for residents experiencing transportation barriers; WHEREAS, the proposed project advances implementation of the City’s Climate Action Plan through flexible transportation options utilizing electric vehicles; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the proposed two-year pilot program is $970,731, with a recommended City match of $111,343 and a grant request of $859,388.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the City Council authorizes submission of a grant application to the San Diego Association of Governments Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program, commits a local match in the amount of $111,343, and authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to apply for the grant.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 28th day of July 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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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)

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**REVISED 5/28/2026**
Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program 1 Revised Grant Application Instructions Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program (FFGP)

GRANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
The following materials must be submitted electronically through BidNet before the Application Deadline.

Applications cannot be emailed. If any of the required components are not completed and included with the application by the Application Deadline so that it can be fully evaluated without negatively impacting the fairness of the competitive process, the application will be deemed non-responsive.

Required Components
 Completed grant application with signed required forms o Applicant Statements
o Pre-Award Risk Assessment Questionnaire
o Subapplicant Information
o Equal Employment Opportunity Certificate
o Public Contract Code Questionnaire and Statements
o Non-Collusion Affidavit/Declaration
o Eligibility Certification for Federally Funded Contracts o Debarment and Suspension Certificate
o Subapplicant’s Statement of Eligibility
o Certification of Restrictions on Lobbying
o Buy America Certificate
 GIS shapefile of the project area/limit, or PDF maps of the project area/limit. Instructions are included in this grant application package.
 Project Scope of Work, Schedule, and Budget workbook (Excel file) o The template is available in BidNet.
o If a project is selected to receive funding, the Scope of Work, Schedule, and Budget will be added to the Grant Agreement, with any adjustments required by SANDAG, and the Applicant will be held responsible for implementing the project in accordance with the Scope of Work, Schedule, and Budget. Applicants should follow the directions in the Scope of Work, Schedule, and Budget template.
 Federally Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate
o If the Applicant has a Federally Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate (FNICR) and wants to apply indirect costs to the project, the Applicant must provide documentation from the Applicant’s federal cognizant agency approving the Applicant’s FNICR.  Applicant’s Title VI Program
o If the Applicant has a Title VI Program, provide the Title VI Program and the resolution from the applicant’s governing body that approved the Title VI Program.  Applicants awarded funding who did not provide a Title VI Program as part of their application will need to provide the Title VI Program and the resolution from the applicant’s governing body that approved the Title VI Program prior to grant execution.

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**REVISED 5/28/2026**
Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program 2 Revised Grant Application Instructions Optional Components
 Applicant’s Single Audit
o If the Applicant has had a Single Audit completed within the past three years, provide the Applicant’s most current Single Audit.

Project Service Area Map Instructions
Option 1: Submit a GIS shapefile with your application that includes the service area or limits.

Option 2: Use the Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program Mapping Tool to create a map of the project area/limits related to regional transit and submit it with your application.  Navigate to the Flexible Fleets Grant Program Mapping Tool  Zoom to the proposed service area location.
 Use the Draw tool (Figure 1) to map the proposed service area  Click the Map Layers (Figure 2) to display the available layers.  Click the box next to the “Transit Stops” and “Transit Stops Buffer (0.5 miles)” layers to display these layers in proximity to the mapped service area. See Figure 3. Other layers can be shown if desired and relevant to the service area (e.g., Tribal Lands, Military Facilities, and Jurisdictions).  Close the Map Layers.
 Use the Print tool (Figure 4) to print a PDF copy of your mapped service area related to regional transit. Choose the format of the map (portrait or landscape), name the file, and click Print (Figure 5).  Locate the map in the Results section of the Print Tool (Figure 6). Click on the file to preview it, then download it to your computer.
 Provide the map with your application.

Figure 1: Draw Tool Figure 2: Map Layers

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**REVISED 5/28/2026**
Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program 3 Revised Grant Application Instructions Figure 3: Layer List Expanded Figure 4: Print Tool
Figure 5: Print Options Figure 6: Print Results

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Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program 4 Revised Grant Application

GRANT APPLICATION
General Information
Applicant Information
Applicant Name City of La Mesa
Applicant Address 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, CA 91942
Federal Tax ID
Number
95-6000731
Federal Unique
Entity Identifier (UEI)
Number
YZG4GLD1LTA1
Type of Applicant ☒ Federal, state, or local government agency ☐ Tribal government
☐ Transit district
☐ Military institution
Application Point of Contact
List the person to contact regarding this application.

Name Amanda Lee
Title Assistant City Manager
Phone 619-667-1311
Email [email protected]
Grant Agreement Signatory
List the person who, as an authorized representative of the Applicant, will sign the grant agreement if the Applicant is awarded funding for the project.

Name Greg Humora
Title City Manager
Phone 619-667-1105
Email [email protected]
Project Information
Project Type ☒ New Pilot
☐ Existing Pilot – Modification to Geographic Limits
☐ Existing Pilot – New Operations Service Model(s)
☐ Existing Pilot – New Project Partner(s)
☐ Existing Pilot – New Technologies
Project Title
Flexible Fleet Mode
(mark all that apply)
☒ Microtransit
☐ NEV Shuttle
☐ Micromobility, such as bike/scooter share
☐ Ride hail
☐ Rideshare
☐ Carshare

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Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program 5 Revised Grant Application Project Manager
List the day-to-day project manager who will manage the project.

Name
Title
Phone
Email
Additional Contacts for Grant-Related Correspondence
Include the individual(s) who will prepare the quarterly reports, submit invoices, or otherwise be involved in the project.

Role Grant Writer
Name Anastasia Heaton
Title Senior Associate
Phone 949-629-5752
Email [email protected]
Role
Name
Title
Phone
Email
Role
Name
Title
Phone
Email
Project Partners
List the name(s) and contact information for any project partners.

Entity Name
Contact Name
Title
Phone
Email
Entity Name
Contact Name
Title
Phone
Email
Entity Name
Contact Name
Title
Phone
Email

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Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program 6 Revised Grant Application Project Budget
Please ensure that the information included below matches the Project Scope of Work, Schedule, and Budget workbook (Excel file).

Matching Funds
List the source(s) and associated dollar amounts of proposed matching funds. Applicants are required to provide at least 11.47% of the Total Project Cost in Matching Funds. Matching Funds must be expended during the grant term. Examples of possible Matching Funds include, but are not limited to:
 Federal, state, or local funding
 Staff time, including planning and project oversight
 Private donations
 Revenues from service contracts
 Net income generated from advertising and concessions  Donations, volunteered services, or other in-kind contributions Source of Funding City Contributions
Amount of Funding $111,342.30
Source of Funding
Amount of Funding $
Source of Funding
Amount of Funding $
Total Matching Funds Provided $
Indirect Costs
Does the Applicant intend to apply indirect costs to the project? ☐ Yes* ☒ No
*If the Applicant intends to apply indirect costs, the following method will be used: n/a ☐ The Applicant has a Federally Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate (FNICR). Please provide a copy of the FNICR with the application.
☐ The Applicant has never received a FNICR and will elect the de minimis rate. The current de minimis rate is 15%.
*Applicants who intend to apply indirect costs to their proposed project should ensure that the indirect costs are incorporated into the Scope of Work, Schedule, and Budget worksheet.

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Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program 7 Revised Grant Application Single Audit
Has the Applicant expended more than 1 million dollars in federal awards in a given fiscal year? ☐ Yes* ☐ No
*If yes, include the Applicant’s most recent single audit with the application.

Title VI Program
Does the Applicant have a current Title VI Program?
☐ Yes* ☐ No
*If yes, include the Title VI Program and the resolution from the applicant’s governing body that approved the Title VI Program with the application.

Previous Federal Funding (Modified Existing Pilots Only) Has the Applicant received federal funding for the existing pilot? ☐ Yes* ☒ No
*If yes, list the source of the federal funding in the space below.

N/A

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Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program 8 Revised Evaluation Criteria Responses

EVALUATION CRITERIA RESPONSES

1. FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY

1.1. Stable Future Funding Sources
Up to 10 Points Possible
Does the Applicant propose stable, future funding sources to fund the project for one or more years beyond the Grant Term?
Applicants will receive points based on the availability of stable future funding to sustain the service for one or more years beyond the Grant Term. Stable funding is a reliable, predictable, and sufficient source of revenue that is not at high risk.

Examples of stable project funding sources may include multi-year general fund allocation, long-term contractual cost-sharing agreements with private partners, parking fee revenue, and transit operations funding. Please note that a future competitive grant is not considered a stable funding source. To be considered stable, the funding must already be secured, the Applicant must have the authority to authorize the funding in the future, or the Applicant must have a letter of commitment from the organization authorizing the funding.

Complete the table below to describe the amounts and sources of stable funding that the Applicant has secured to support the project for one or more years beyond the Grant Term. The Grant Term begins on the NTP date and extends through the grant agreement expiration date, which will be no later than December 31, 2029. SANDAG will determine the grant agreement expiration date utilizing the last date in the Applicant’s scope of work.

Source
No. Source of Future Funding Dates Funding is Available Date Funding Must be Used 1 City Local Funding 10/1/2026
2 3
4 5
Describe in the space below any additional details or restrictions regarding the future funding described above.

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Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program 9 Revised Evaluation Criteria Responses

1.2. Strategy to Attain Future Funding
Up to 10 Points Possible
Does the Applicant have a feasible strategy for attaining future funding for the Flexible Fleet project? Applicants should provide a strategy for securing a stable funding source following the end of the Grant Term, and provide supporting documentation or evidence that it will be secured. For example, the application should outline the steps required to establish a parking district and generate revenue through parking fees, or allocate general funds to the program annually. Applicants should also identify a timeline for obtaining each future funding source, including the duration of funding availability and the likelihood of securing it.

Describe in the space below the Applicant’s strategy for attaining future funding for the Flexible Fleet project. Provide documentation or evidence to support the strategy described below.

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Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program 10 Revised Evaluation Criteria Responses

2. CONNECTIVITY
Up to 20 Points Possible
The Applicant should demonstrate either:
 How the service will operate in an area lacking existing bus and/or rail services. o The Applicant could also demonstrate how the project will fill an existing gap in transit needs. For example, providing service on days or during hours when transit is not operating, providing access to destinations not currently served by transit, or providing access when transit is infrequent.
 How the service will connect riders to existing bus and/or rail services in the area. o The Applicant should explain how the project will integrate with transit in other ways besides the service area. For example, free trips to transit stops or stations, service is staged or docked at these locations, and signage or other advertising for the service is displayed at transit stops or stations.

Describe in the space below how the service will operate in areas lacking existing bus and/or rail services and connect riders to existing bus and/or rail services in the area. Provide documentation or evidence to support the strategy described below.

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Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program 11 Revised Evaluation Criteria Responses

3. ENGAGEMENT
Up to 15 Points Possible
An engagement plan is a document that outlines strategies for public participation and outreach in a community. It includes a timeline, assigned roles, and specific project strategies that may impact the community. An engagement plan aims to involve the public in decision-making, giving local knowledge and public opinion more weight. Examples of methods used in engagement plans include surveys and questionnaires, presentations to community members to gather feedback, and online engagement tools.

Please respond to the following questions. Provide documentation or evidence to support the responses below.
 Goals and Purpose: Define the goals and purpose of the engagement plan and identify the target community to be engaged, including community organizations. Include how the service will address the specific needs of the community, including hard-to-reach populations (e.g., individuals with disabilities, senior residents).
 Strategy: Describe the marketing and engagement strategy that includes specific methods to promote the flexible fleet mode and effectively engage hard-to-reach populations (e.g., individuals with disabilities, senior residents). Please note that pre-launch and continuous community surveying are required for the Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program. Summarize an action plan to continue periodic engagement, including surveying riders and community members throughout the service delivery.

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Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program 12 Revised Evaluation Criteria Responses

4. ACCESSIBILITY
Up to 15 Points Possible
Describe in the space below how the Applicant will continuously implement measures that ensure the service is accessible to all community members and demonstrate that the service improves access to basic needs and opportunities.

Examples of accessible measures include: providing a language assistance service, ride booking options for unbanked riders and riders without access to a smartphone/internet, service hours that accommodate nontraditional work schedules, targeted outreach to hard-to-reach populations (individuals with disabilities, senior populations, etc.), and other measures that improve access to basic needs and opportunities (see Table 1-1 for applicability and Chapter 7 of FTA Circular C 4710.1 for Demand Responsive services).

Please note that providing an ADA-accessible Flexible Fleet service is required for the Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program.

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Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program 13 Revised Evaluation Criteria Responses

5. FEASIBILITY & PERFORMANCE
Up to 20 Points Possible
Complete the Project Scope of Work, Schedule, and Budget workbook (Excel file) and include it with the application. Provide a map of the proposed service area. The Applicant’s Scope of Work, Schedule, and Budget workbook and service area map will be reviewed to determine the proposed Flexible Fleet project’s feasibility in the following areas.
 Does the Applicant identify a project mode?
 Does the Applicant include a well-thought-out approach to how they will deliver the project?  Is the project schedule realistic and feasible?
 Does the funding amount requested align with the scope (vehicles, infrastructure, operations platform, etc.)?
 Does the Applicant identify a service zone that is realistic and feasible? Please respond to the following questions for all pilot types (New Pilots or Enhanced Pilots). Provide documentation or evidence to support the responses below.  Describe how the Applicant has the proper staff and technical capacity for project oversight.  What is the Applicant’s plan to procure the goods and services needed to support the Flexible Fleet service? As a reminder, any goods or services are required to be competitively procured, or a sole source justification must be provided and approved by SANDAG. See the Call for Projects for details.

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Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program 14 Revised Evaluation Criteria Responses  Describe how the program’s fleet size is feasible with the proposed service area.

Please respond to the following questions only if the pilot is an Enhanced Pilot. Provide documentation or evidence to support the responses.

Select one or more of the modification categories below that describe the proposed modifications that will be made to existing pilot operations to improve the services and meet new growth needs, such as demand and ridership.
☐ Change to Geographic Limits (e.g., increasing, decreasing, or shifting the service area to serve additional residents and key destinations such as transit connections, job centers, healthcare, and other essential needs).
☐ New operations service model(s) (e.g., introduce a new mode/service type, increasing operation hours, increasing fleet size),
☐ New project partner(s) (e.g., agency, nonprofit, or institution that will improve the pilot) ☐ New technologies (e.g., fare systems, telematics devices, software, routing algorithms)

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Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program 15 Revised Evaluation Criteria Responses  Describe the prior pilot that the Applicant will enhance. Include a description of the prior service area, including key destinations and clients served. Provide backup information demonstrating the program's success, the benefit of its continuation (e.g., performance metrics, testimonials, survey responses), and the lessons the Applicant learned from the pilot.  Describe how the proposed modifications to an existing pilot operation will improve service and accommodate new growth. Provide backup information demonstrating how the modifications will address lessons learned from the prior pilot.

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Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program 16 Revised Evaluation Criteria Responses

6. MATCHING FUNDS
Up to 10 Points Possible
This scoring criteria will be based on the applicant's input in the Project Budget section of the application.

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Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program 18 Applicant Statements

APPLICANT STATEMENTS
This form must be signed by an authorized representative of the Applicant, such as the City Manager or other authorized individual under the Applicant’s policies and procedures and demonstrate the Applicant’s willingness to participate and fulfill the program requirements. If applying in a partnership, each agency or organization under the partnership must have an authorized representative to sign this form.

Please indicate application completeness by checking the following boxes, then sign and date below.

As an authorized delegate, I certify that my agency/organization:
 Has read the Grant Agreement Template and accepts and can meet the terms and conditions.  Understands that SANDAG will not reimburse the applicant for expenses incurred before the Notice to Proceed issuance or after the grant term expiration.

If this application is approved for funding, I certify that my agency/organization:
 Understands that the responses in this application will become requirements reflected in the Grant Agreement with SANDAG.
 Agrees to sign and return the Grant Agreement to SANDAG, without exceptions, within 45 days of receipt.
 Will submit progress reports and invoices documenting the use of grant and matching funds to SANDAG no less frequently than quarterly, using the method required by SANDAG.  Understand that my project must meet the performance measures in the grant agreement between SANDAG and the grantee.
 Will set up a separate project account for quarterly reporting and invoicing.  Will not use project funding for alcohol, political, religious, or discriminatory themes or affiliations.

I certify that I agree with the above Applicant Statements and that the other information included in this application is complete and accurate. I have the authorization to submit this grant application on behalf of my agency/organization.

Print Name Title
Signature Date

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Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program 19 Pre-Award Risk Assessment Questionnaire

PRE-AWARD RISK ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE
This form must be signed by an authorized representative of the Applicant, such as the City Manager, Finance Director, or other authorized individual under the Applicant’s policies and procedures, who can accurately respond to the following questions. If applying in a partnership, each agency or organization under the partnership must provide a completed Pre-Award Risk Assessment Questionnaire.

Respond to the following questions by indicating Yes or No.

Financial Management
Does the Applicant have an accounting system that is able to track receipts and expenditures for the Flexible Fleet Pilot Grant Program separately from other funding?
☐ Yes ☐ No
Does the Applicant have a federally approved indirect cost rate? *If Yes, please provide a copy with the application.
☐ Yes* ☐ No
In the past three years, has the Applicant been informed by any granting agency that it has not been timely or accurate with financial reports for a grant award? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Will Flexible Fleet Pilot Grant Program funding represent 50% or more of the budget for the proposed Flexible Fleet service?
☐ Yes ☐ No
Will the Applicant have any operating reserves for the proposed Flexible Fleet service?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If the Applicant will have operating reserves, will they cover fewer than three months of its operating expenses during the expected grant term? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Management and Capacity
Will the proposed Flexible Fleet service be the first public transportation service managed by the Applicant?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If the Applicant is awarded Flexible Fleet Pilot Grant Program funding, will the award be the first federal grant managed by the Project Manager? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Will the Applicant need to hire or train staff to be able to manage the proposed Flexible Fleet Service?
☐ Yes ☐ No
Has the Applicant undergone an agency/organization reorganization or other staffing change in the past three years that would impact the proposed Flexible Fleet service?
☐ Yes ☐ No
Has the Applicant experienced significant staff turnover (more than 25%) in the past three years that would impact the proposed Flexible Fleet service? ☐ Yes ☐ No

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Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program 20 Pre-Award Risk Assessment Questionnaire Compliance
Is the Applicant involved in any pending or active investigations or litigation that may affect the ability of the Applicant to carry out the proposed Flexible Fleet service?
☐ Yes ☐ No
Did the Applicant expend $1 million or less in federal awards and therefore receive a Single Audit within the past year? *If Yes, please provide a copy with the application.
☐ Yes* ☐ No
Have Single Audits or other audits that the Applicant has undergone within the past three years revealed findings, including significant deficiencies or material weaknesses?
☐ Yes ☐ No
Does the Applicant have procedures to comply with public transportation civil rights regulations concerning ADA and Title VI?
☐ Yes ☐ No
Will the proposed Flexible Fleet service be the first public transportation service that the Applicant has provided in the past three years? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Previous Performance
In the past three years, has the Applicant been informed by any granting agency that it has not been in compliance with the terms of a grant award? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Has the Applicant been monitored by any federal agency in the last three years? ☐ Yes ☐ No If the response to any of the questions above is Yes, provide additional information to explain the circumstance in the space below.

I certify that the responses to the Risk Assessment Questionnaire are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Print Name Title
Signature Date

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Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program 21 Subapplicant Information

SUBAPPLICANT INFORMATION
List all Subapplicants, including any partner or third-party consultant/contractor. If the Applicant will be selecting a Subapplicant at a later time, the Applicant should list the scope of work that will be subcontracted and list “TBD” in the other sections. This information is requested to identify all subcontracting opportunities that relate to the proposed project.

Any third-party contract for a non-public agency Subapplicant, consultant, or contractor for which an Applicant intends to seek reimbursement must be awarded competitively. Applicants are advised not to name any non-public agency Subapplicant, consultant, or contractor in the application unless the thirdparty contractor has been selected in compliance with competitive procurement requirements. SANDAG does not accept requests for sole source contracts based on a third-party contractor’s role in preparing an application or an existing relationship that an applicant may have established without complying with competitive procurement requirements.

Subapplicant Name & Address (If Known) Scope of Work
Dollar
Amount of
Work (If
Known)
Name: $
Address:

Name: $
Address:

If no Subapplicants are proposed, mark the box below.
☐ I do not propose to use any Subapplicants.

Print Name Title
Signature Date

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Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program 22 Equal Employment Opportunity Certificate

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CERTIFICATE
Certificate of Compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements The Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) provisions of the Agreement SANDAG will award to the Applicant requires the Applicant to provide equal employment to all people, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Applicant certifies that it will comply with the provisions of the SANDAG Equal Employment Opportunity Program (SANDAG Board Policy No. 007) and rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, the California Fair Employment Practices Act, and any other applicable federal and state laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity, including laws and regulations hereinafter enacted.

Furthermore, the Applicant certifies that it
☐ Has ☐ Has Not
been found, adjudicated, or determined to have violated any laws of Executive Orders relating to employment discrimination or affirmative action including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2000[e] et seq.); the Equal Pay Act (29 U.S.C. 206[d]); or the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Government Code 12460 et seq.); by any federal or California court or agency, including but not limited to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, and the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission.

If yes, please explain the circumstance in the space below:

Print Name Title
Signature Date

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Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program 23 Public Contract Code Questionnaire & Statements

PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE QUESTIONNAIRE AND STATEMENTS
Public Contract Code Section 10162 Questionnaire
The Applicant shall complete, under penalty of perjury, the following questionnaire:

Has the Applicant, any officer of the Applicant, or any employee of the Applicant who has a proprietary interest in the Applicant, ever been disqualified, removed, or otherwise prevented from bidding or proposing on, or completing a federal, state, or local government project because of a violation of law or a safety regulation?
☐ Yes* ☐ No
*If Yes, explain the circumstances in the space below.

Public Contract Code Section 10232 Statement
In conformance with Public Contract Code Section 10232, the Applicant states under penalty of perjury, that no more than one final unappealable finding of contempt of court by a federal court has been issued against the Applicant within the immediately preceding two-year period because the Applicant failed to comply with an order of a federal court which ordered the Applicant to comply with an order of the National Labor Relations Board.

Public Contract Code Section 10285.1 Statement
In conformance with Public Contract Code Section 10285.1 (Chapter 376, Stats. 1985), the Applicant declares under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the Applicant (must check one)
☐ Has ☐ Has Not
been convicted within the preceding three years of any offenses referred to in that section, including any charge of fraud, bribery, collusion, conspiracy, or any other act in violation of any state or federal antitrust law in connection with the bidding upon, award of, or performance of, any public works contract, as defined in Public Contract Code Section 1101, with any public entity, as defined in Public Contract Code Section 1100, including the Regents of the University of California or the Trustees of the California State University. The term "Applicant" is understood to include any partner, member, officer, director, responsible managing officer, or responsible managing employee thereof, as well as any subapplicant of the Applicant, as referred to in Section 10285.1 (reference to "bidder/proposer"). Applicants are cautioned that false certification may subject the certifier to criminal prosecution.

Print Name Title
Signature Date

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Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program 24 Non-Collusion Affidavit/Declaration

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT/DECLARATION
In accordance with Title 23, United States Code Section 112, and Public Contract Code 7106, the Applicant declares that the application is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation. The application is genuine and not collusive or sham. The Applicant has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Applicant to put in a false or sham application. The Applicant has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any Applicant or anyone else to put in a sham application, or to refrain from applying. The Applicant has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the grant amount requested, or that any other Applicant, or to fix any overhead or cost element of the grant amount requested, or of that of any other Applicant. All statements contained in the application are true. The Applicant has not, directly or indirectly, submitted its grant amount requested or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, to any corporation, partnership, company association, organization, application depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham application, and has not paid, and will not pay, any person or entity for such purpose.

Any person executing this declaration on behalf of the Applicant that is a corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or any other entity, hereby represents that he or she has full power to execute, and does execute, this declaration on behalf of the Applicant.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Applicant is cautioned that making a false certification may subject the certifier to criminal prosecution.

Print Name Title
Signature Date

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Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program 25Eligibility Certificate for Federally Funded Contracts

ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATION FOR FEDERALLY FUNDED

CONTRACTS
The award of the Agreement is subject to a financial assistance contract between SANDAG and the United States Department of Transportation. Any name appearing on the United States Comptroller General’s list of ineligible contractors for federally financed or assisted contracts is not eligible for this Agreement.

The Applicant hereby certifies that neither the Applicant nor any of its officers or holders of a controlling interest are on the United States Comptroller General’s list of ineligible parties for federally funded and assisted contracts. In the event the Applicant or any of its Subapplicants are included on such a list during the performance of this Project, Applicant shall promptly inform SANDAG of this fact.

Print Name Title
Signature Date

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Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program 26 Debarment and Suspension Certificate

DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION CERTIFICATE
Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 29
Applicant, under penalty of perjury, certifies that, except as noted below, the Applicant and any other person in the capacity of owner, partner, director, officer, or manager to the Applicant:
 Is not currently under suspension, debarment, voluntary exclusion, or determination of ineligibility by any federal agency;
 Has not been suspended, debarred, voluntarily excluded or determined ineligible by any federal agency within the past three years;
 Does not have a proposed debarment pending; and
 Has not been indicted, convicted, or had a civil judgment rendered against it by a court of competent jurisdiction in any matter involving fraud or official misconduct within the past three years.

If there are any exceptions to this certification, insert the exceptions in the following space.

Exceptions will not necessarily result in denial of award but will be considered in determining Applicant’s responsibility. For any exception noted above, indicate below to whom it applies, initiating agency, and dates of action.

Print Name Title
Signature Date

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Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program 27 Subapplicant’s Statement of Eligibility SUBAPPLICANT’S STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY
Instructions: Complete either Part A or Part B below, as applicable. Do not complete both.

PART A
(To be completed by each Subapplicant)
___________________________________ (Name of Subapplicant) certifies that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in any federal project by any federal department or agency. Where the Subapplicant is unable to certify any of the statements in the certification, such Subapplicant shall attach an explanation with this form.

The Subapplicant certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of the contents of the statements submitted on or with this certification and understands that the provisions of 31 U.S.C. 3801, et seq., are applicable.

Print Name Title
Signature Date
PART B
(To be completed by the Applicant if no Subapplicants are listed) ___________________________________ (Name of Applicant) certifies that it will not utilize any Subapplicants for the Project.

Print Name Title
Signature Date

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Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program 28 Certification of Restrictions on Lobbying

CERTIFICATION OF RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING
Applicant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that:
 No state, federal or SANDAG appropriated funds have been paid, or will be paid by-or-on behalf of Applicant to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any state or federal agency; a Member of the State Legislature or United States Congress; an officer or employee of the Legislature or Congress; or any employee of a Member of the Legislature or Congress, in connection with the awarding of any state or federal contract; the making of any state or federal grant; the making of any state or federal loan; the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any state or federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
 If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid, or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any federal agency; a Member of Congress; an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress; in connection with this federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; Applicant shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying”, in accordance with its instructions.
 This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
 Applicant also agrees by signing this document that it shall require that the language of this certification be included in all lower-tier subcontracts, which exceed $100,000 and that all such subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
 Applicant, with regard to the work performed by it during the Agreement shall act in accordance with Title VI. Specifically, the Applicant shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability in the selection and retention of Subapplicants, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment. The Applicant shall not participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by Section 21.5 of the U.S. DOT’s Regulations, including employment practices when the Agreement covers a program whose goal is employment.

Print Name Title
Signature Date

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Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Program 29 Buy America Certificate

BUY AMERICA CERTIFICATE
Note: Complete either Alternative A or B - do not complete both.

Alternative A: Certificate of Compliance With Buy America Requirements
The Applicant's attention is directed to the Build America Buy America Act (BABA) governing iron, steel, and manufactured products, which was enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) on November 15, 2021, and is set forth in Pub. L. No. 117-58, §§ 70901-52. Applicants shall comply with additional federal laws and regulations implemented by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, the U.S. Department of Transportation, FHWA, FRA and FTA governing BABA, including but not limited to, 49 USC 5323(j), 49 USC 22905(a), 2 CFR Part 184, 23 CFR 635.410 and 49 CFR 661. The Applicant hereby certifies that it will comply with BABA requirements and all applicable federal laws and regulations governing Buy America as described herein.

Print Name Title
Signature Date
Alternative B: Certificate of Non-Compliance With Buy America Requirements
The Applicant hereby certifies that it cannot comply with BABA and the Buy America requirements as referenced above, but may qualify for an exemption or waiver to the requirements as applicable under existing federal laws and guidance. The Applicant must provide details below regarding exemptions and/or waivers.

Item
No. Description
Type of Waiver
Requested by
No.1
Indicate Rolling
Stock or
Nonrolling
Stock
Description of
Foreign
Components of
Item
Unit
Procurement
Cost of Foreign
Components
Print Name Title
Signature Date

1 For "Type of Waiver Requested," See 23 CFR 635.410(c)(1) for FHWA-funded procurements, 49 CFR 661.7 for FTA-funded procurements, and 49 USC 22905(a) for FRA-funded procurements.

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DATE: July 28, 2026
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Megan Wiegelman, City Clerk
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
Glenn Sabine, City Attorney
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION TO: A.) DETERMINE THE PROCESS

OF FILLING A VACANCY THAT WILL EXIST IN THE OFFICE OF CITY TREASURER; AND B.) AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER

TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TREASURER

DURING THE VACANCY PERIOD

DISCUSSION
The City Treasurer submitted a notice of resignation effective August 12, 2026, creating a vacancy on that same date. Pursuant to Government Code Section 36512, the Council shall, within 60 days of the commencement of the vacancy, either fill the vacancy by appointment or call a special election for that purpose. Based on the August 12, 2026 vacancy date, the 60-day deadline is October 10, 2026.

If the Council elects to fill the vacancy by appointment, the City Clerk will publish notice of the vacancy and provide interested applicants with the required application materials.

Applicants will be required to submit the application materials specified in Chapter 2.13 of the Municipal Code, including background information, a statement of qualifications, a petition with signatures from 20 to 30 registered voters, proof of residency and elector status, and the required financial disclosure forms. Following the application period, the Council must hold a public hearing to consider the applications. Each applicant will be given three minutes to address the Council, and the Council may ask brief questions for clarification.

If the appointment process is selected, the anticipated date for applicant interviews and possible appointment is the September 8, 2026, Council meeting. Following the public hearing and interviews, the Council may appoint an individual or defer the appointment to the September 22, 2026, Council meeting.

Additionally, staff recommends the Council authorize the City Manager to execute documents on behalf of the City Treasurer during the vacancy period.

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RECOMMENDATION
That the Council direct staff to: A.) implement either an appointment or special election process to fill the City Treasurer vacancy; and B.) authorize the City Manager to execute documents on behalf of the City Treasurer during the vacancy period.

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(a)
(b)
Chapter 2.13 - PROCEDURE FOR FILLING VACANCIES IN ELECTIVE OFFICES Sections:

2.13.010 - Purpose and intent.

The state law requires the city council to fill a vacancy in the elective offices of the mayor, other members of the council and city treasurer within thirty days of the occurrence of the vacancy by appointment and failing to do so within that time, the council is required to immediately cause an election to be held to fill such vacancy. The purpose and intent of this chapter is to establish an orderly procedure for the council to follow in making any appointment and for all persons interested in being appointed to the vacant office to follow in presenting their applications for consideration by the council and at the same time to allow for public participation in the selection process.
(Ord. 2267; July 9, 1981: Ord. 2014-2837, § 3; November 12, 2014)

2.13.020 - Special meeting to consider the alternative of appointment or election.

As soon as it is known that there will be a vacancy in an elective office of the city of La Mesa by reason of a resignation or that there exists a vacancy in such elective office by reason of a death or other unexpected circumstance, the mayor shall immediately call a special meeting of the council to consider the question of whether the vacancy shall be filled by an appointment or an election, unless the question can be appropriately considered at a regular meeting. If the determination is made to fill the position by appointment, the procedures provided for in this chapter shall be followed. (Ord. 2267; July 9, 1981)

2.13.030 - Notice to be published by clerk.

If a vacancy exists by reason of resignation, death, or other unexpected circumstance, the city clerk shall publish as soon as possible after the occurrence of the vacancy the following notice in a paper of general circulation within the city of La Mesa:

A vacancy exists in the office of (mayor), (councilman), (city clerk) and/or (city treasurer). Interested applicants may obtain information and forms at the office of the city clerk, City Administration Building, 8130 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, California. To be considered, applications must be returned to the office of the city clerk by close of business, five p.m. within seven days after the date of publication.

If a vacancy will exist by reason of a resignation to take effect at some future time, or by reason of an expected resignation at some future time, the city clerk shall publish within a reasonable time the following notice:

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(a)
(1)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
(2)
(3)
(4)
(b)
(c)
A vacancy will exist in the office of (mayor), (councilman), (city clerk) and/or (city treasurer) on (date vacancy expected to occur). Interested applicants may obtain information and forms at the office of the city clerk, city administration building, 8130 Allison Avenue, California. To be considered, applications must be returned to the office of the city clerk by close of business, five p.m. within seven days after date of publication.
(Ord. 2267; July 9, 1981)

2.13.040 - Application forms and requirements.

Applicants for appointment to elective office shall file with the city clerk on or before the date for return of applications as published by the city clerk under Section 2.13.030 of this chapter, the following:

Background information certified by the applicant that it is true and correct under penalty of perjury pursuant to Section 2015.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure disclosing the following:

Name,
Address,
Length of residence at above address and address for past five years other than above, Date of birth,
Marital status,
Business or occupation engaged in during the past five years together with address of the dates of service with each such business or occupation, Branch, dates and rank at discharge of military service, Education from high school to highest level attained together with the name of each educational institution attended and degree or diploma received; A statement of qualifications not longer than one hundred words expressing in the applicant's own words the reasons why the applicant believes he is qualified for the office; A petition with the signatures of at least twenty and not more than thirty registered voters in form and content similar to that required to run for office; A statement under penalty of perjury that the applicant is a resident and elector of the city as required by Elections Code Section 75.

The city clerk shall furnish each applicant with a copy of this ordinance and shall advise each applicant of the date set by the council for the public hearing on the applications.

The city clerk shall further furnish all applicants with financial disclosure forms and each applicant shall file such form with the city clerk at the time of filing his application. All newly appointed office holders must file a statement of economic interests within ten days after assuming office.

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(a)
(b)
(Ord. 2267; July 9, 1981)

2.13.050 - One public hearing.

Before any appointment to fill a vacancy in an elective office shall be made, the council shall hold a public hearing for the purpose of considering the applications for appointment. Said public hearing shall not be held prior to the effective date of the actual vacancy. The date therefor shall be established and set by the council in the special meeting required to be held by Section 2.13.020.

At the public hearing, each applicant shall be allowed three minutes to make a presentation to the council in support of the applicant's candidacy for appointment. At the discretion of the presiding officer, council members may ask brief questions for clarification concerning either the presentation or matters contained in the application filed with the city clerk.

At the conclusion of the public hearing, the council may then or at a later meeting adopt a resolution appointing the person to fill the vacancy.
(Ord. 2267; July 9, 1981)

2.13.060 - Proclamations and commendations.

Repealed by Ord. 2005-2759 § 2; September 27, 2005.

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REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: July 28, 2026
SUBJECT: ANNEXATION REQUEST FOR THE PROPERTIES
LOCATED AT 4821, 4831, AND 4841 LA PERLA WAY
DESCRIPTION: (1) REQUEST THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION

COMMISSION (LAFCO) INITIATE REORGANIZATION

PROCEEDINGS FOR DETACHMENT FROM THE

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AND THE SAN MIGUEL

CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND

ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF LA MESA
JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARY; (2) APPROVE A

GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT ASSIGNING A LAND

USE DESIGNATION OF RURAL RESIDENTIAL FOR
THE AFFECTED PROPERTIES; AND (3) INTRODUCE
(FOR FIRST READING) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE ZONING MAP OF TITLE 24 OF THE LA MESA

MUNICIPAL CODE TO DESIGNATE THE PROPERTIES
LOCATED AT 4821, 4831, and 4841 LA PERLA WAY
(APNs 495-423-10, 495-423-13, 495-423-14) R1E-P
(SEMI-RURAL ESTATE/SCENIC PRESERVATION

OVERLAY)
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Community Development
Recommendation:

The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council:
(1) Adopt the resolution requesting San Diego LAFCO to initiate detachment from the County of San Diego and the San Miguel Consolidated Fire District and authorize the annexation of the properties into the City of La Mesa jurisdictional boundary (Attachment A);
(2) Adopt the resolution approving a General Plan Amendment assigning a land use designation of Rural Residential to the properties (Attachment B); and

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Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: July 28, 2026
Page: 2 of 6
(3) Introduce (for first reading) the draft ordinance for the Zoning Ordinance Amendment amending the Zoning Map to designate the properties R1E-P Semi-Rural Estate/Scenic Preservation overlay (Attachment C).

Fiscal Impact:

City policy is to recover 100% of the cost of staff time through application processing fees. Upon annexation the property tax revenues for the Property would be allocated and distributed to the City General Fund.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home.

Environmental Review:

The above-referenced actions are exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15319 and Title 14 Cal. Code Regs. 15061(b)(3). Section 15319 categorically exempts annexations of existing facilities and lots for exempt facilities. Title 14 Cal. Code Regs. 15061(b)(3) states that CEQA does not apply, as a general rule, where there is no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The project meets all of the conditions necessary to qualify for the exemptions and none of the exceptions listed in Section 15300.2 apply. Further, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65352.3 and State Senate Bill 18 (SB 18), the City notified designated tribal representatives regarding the project and potential such actions. The City did not receive any requests for consultation.

BACKGROUND:

The subject properties consist of three parcels totaling approximately 1.9 acres located within the County of San Diego jurisdictional boundary. Two of the parcels are developed with single-family residences under separate ownership, addressed as 4821 and 4841 La Perla Way. The third parcel is developed with agricultural uses including a vineyard and accessory structures. All three parcels take access from La Cruz Drive, a public street in the City of La Mesa, via La Perla Way, a private road in the Unincorporated County.

Surrounding development is single-family residential on half-acre to one-acre hillside lots.

A vicinity map is provided below.

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Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: July 28, 2026
Page: 3 of 6
Consistent with La Mesa General Plan Land
Use Policy LU-7.1.3, “Work with the Local
Area Formation Commission (LAFCO)
when residents outside the City request
annexation or connection to City sanitary
sewer facilities,” City staff has been working
with both the property owners and LAFCO
on the proposed annexation.

LAFCO was created in 1963 to promote
orderly development and extend
government services efficiently, including
changes in local government boundaries.

Proceedings for changes of organization
are subject to LAFCO review. “Changes of
organization” means any annexation to, or
detachment from, a city or district.

Annexation of parcels to the City requires a General Plan Amendment and Zoning Ordinance Amendment. The General Plan Amendment would assign a General Plan land use designation for the property and amend the General Plan to update the jurisdictional boundaries on all figures. The Zoning Ordinance Amendment would amend the Zone Map adopted and made a part of the Municipal Code by Ordinance No. 2479, to reflect the City’s zone for the parcel.

On September 9, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-114 authorizing staff to proceed with intake and review of an application for a General Plan amendment for the proposed annexation (Attachment D). On June 17, 2026, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and adopted Resolution No. PC-2026-07 recommending that the City Council authorize annexation and approve the General Plan Amendment, and Zoning Ordinance Amendment as proposed and further described below (Attachment E).

DISCUSSION:

The proposed annexation of the three properties is for the purpose of connecting to City sewer. A site plan indicating the proposed location of the connection to the City of La Mesa’s sewer system is included as Attachment F. The applicants have obtained easements necessary to complete the connection. A letter from the County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality in support of and recommending annexation and connection to sanitary sewer is provided as Attachment G.

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Date: July 28, 2026
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Annexation and Detachment
The annexation process would result in the properties being incorporated into the City of La Mesa jurisdictional boundary, with City of La Mesa land use authority. If annexed to the City of La Mesa, the properties would “detach” from the San Miguel Consolidated Fire Protection District and would be served by Heartland Fire and Rescue. Heartland Fire and Rescue has confirmed the ability to serve the properties and has no objections. Upon annexation, the City’s Sphere of Influence would expand to include only the subject properties, consistent with the jurisdictional boundary change.

The property owners have prepared application materials for LAFCO staff review and payment of processing fees. A resolution by the City of La Mesa requesting LAFCO to initiate proceedings for Change of Reorganization adopted as part of a public hearing is required for LAFCO to deem the application complete. Once LAFCO staff confirms that the application for annexation is complete, the application will be forwarded to the LAFCO Commission for consideration and adoption of a resolution to approve or deny the change of organization, with or without conditions or revisions. A copy of the Change of Organization Application and required submittal items is included as Attachment H.

After completion of proceedings ordering a change of organization, the Executive Officer prepares a Certificate of Completion that is recorded with the County Recorder. The affected agencies recognize completion of the jurisdictional change, which includes property and sales tax transfers, police and fire protection responsibilities, planning and inspection controls, etc.

General Plan
Upon annexation into the City, the annexing properties become a part of the City of La Mesa land use authority and the land use designation changes to correspond to the City’s General Plan land use. To begin the annexation process, the City is therefore required to process and approve a General Plan Amendment to assign a land use designation.

The Rural Residential land use designation in the City’s General Plan is assigned to largelot residential estate development in the Grossmont-Mt. Helix area. Development can occur at densities of between one and two dwelling units per acre; however, areas with steep slopes may realize densities less than one unit per acre. Rural characteristics and natural terrain are to be preserved through utilization of grading practices, which create natural appearing landforms. Mature landscaping is preserved when feasible.

The size of the three individual parcels within the project area (approximately 0.56 acres,

0.84 acres, and 0.47 acres; 1.87 acres total) falls within the one-to two-unit per acre range for density, consistent with the Rural Residential land use designation. The location of the

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Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: July 28, 2026
Page: 5 of 6
project site is on the west slope of Mt. Helix and is surrounded by similarly sized and moderately to steeply sloped parcels. In consideration of size, physical characteristics, location, and surrounding area, staff recommends a residential land use designation of Rural Residential (1-2 du/acre).

Affected agencies were notified of the proposed annexation and the required general plan amendment. In response, the County of San Diego requested that a condition of approval be included to ensure that the annexed property would continue to be subject to the conservation goals of the Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP), which the City is a participating agency. San Miguel Fire District was also provided notification of the proposed annexation and stated that their concern would be the potential reduction of fire district revenue.

Zoning Classification
As part of the annexation process, the City must adopt a zoning classification. Zoning must be consistent with the General Plan and would take effect upon annexation. The zoning classification that corresponds to and is compatible with the County zoning of Rural Residential is the City of La Mesa R1E-P Zone (Semi-Rural Estate/Scenic Preservation Overlay). This zone is designed to accommodate the large lot residential estate development in the Grossmont-Mt. Helix area. In the R1E-P Zone, development is expected to occur at densities of one to two dwelling units per acre predicated upon adequate streets, sewer, fire hydrant and other public facilities.

Other properties on the west slope of Mt. Helix that have been annexed to the City of La Mesa have also been assigned a zoning classification of R1E-P to reflect established density and development patterns.

For compatibility with the proposed Rural Residential land use classification in the General Plan, existing lot configuration and size, location, and surrounding hillside topography and environment, the approved Planning Commission Resolution (Attachment E) recommends that the City Council zone the property R1E-P (Semi-Rural Estate/Scenic Preservation Overlay).

Public Notice of Project:

Notice of the July 28, 2026, City Council hearing to consider the annexation, General Plan Amendment, and Zoning Map Amendment was mailed to surrounding property owners within 300 feet of the subject properties on June 23, 2026, and published in The Daily Transcript on June 26, 2026, in accordance with Municipal Code requirements and state law.

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Report to Mayor and Councilmembers
Date: July 28, 2026
Page: 6 of 6
CONCLUSION:

The Planning Commission considered the request and concluded that the proposed annexation and related General Plan and Zone Map Amendments meet all requirements of the City and LAFCO. Therefore, the Planning Commission recommends that City Council adopt resolutions provided as Attachment A and Attachment B and introduce for first reading the ordinance provided as Attachment C.

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

A. Draft Resolution requesting LAFCO initiate annexation B. Draft Resolution approving the General Plan Amendment C. Draft Ordinance approving the Zoning Ordinance Amendment D. City Council Resolution No. 2025-114
E. Resolution No. PC-2026-07
F. Project Site Plan
G. Letter from San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality H. Change of Organization Application

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ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXXX

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

REQUESTING THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION
(LAFCO) FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS FOR REORGANIZATION OF TERRITORY ADDRESSED AS 4821, 4831, AND 4841 LA PERLA WAY (APNs 495-423-10, 495-423-13, AND 495-423- 14)
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa has a strategic goal to promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home; WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa desires to initiate proceedings pursuant to the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000 (Californica Government Code Section 56000 et seq.), for a change of organization that would annex territory into the City of La Mesa;
WHEREAS, the property owners have requested a jurisdictional boundary change through annexation to connect to the City’s sewer system; WHEREAS, the territory proposed for annexation is inhabited and located within the unincorporated area of San Diego County, adjacent to the City of La Mesa boundary; WHEREAS, upon annexation, the territory would detach from the County of San Diego and the San Miguel Consolidated Fire Protection District and be incorporated into the City of La Mesa jurisdictional boundary;
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa’s Sphere of Influence is coterminous with the City boundary, and would be amended to include the subject property; WHEREAS, upon annexation, the City’s Sphere of Influence would expand to include only the subject property, consistent with the jurisdictional boundary change; WHEREAS, the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) supports annexation as the preferred solution to sync municipal services with jurisdictional boundaries;
WHEREAS, General Plan and Zoning Map amendments are required to assign land use and zoning designations to the territory proposed for annexation; WHEREAS, the project is subject to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
WHEREAS, on June 17, 2026, the Planning Commission held a noticed public hearing, accepted public testimony, and adopted Resolution PC-2026-07 recommending

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that the City Council request initiation of proceedings for reorganization to annex the subject properties into the City of La Mesa jurisdictional boundary and detach from County of San Diego and the San Miguel Consolidated Fire Protection District; and, approve related General Plan and Zone Map Amendments; and
WHEREAS, the Council did hold a public hearing on July 28, 2026, and accepted public testimony in consideration of the same.

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

1. That the proposed annexation is exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15319 and Title 14 Cal. Code Regs. 15061(b)(3).

Section 15319 categorically exempts annexations of existing facilities and lots for exempt facilities. Title 14 Cal. Code Regs. 15061(b)(3) states that CEQA does not apply, as a general rule, where there is no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The project meets all of the conditions necessary to qualify for the exemptions and none of the exceptions listed in Section 15300.2 apply;

2. That the proposed annexation is consistent with the goals and policies of the La Mesa General Plan which promote the general health, safety and welfare, and with Land Use Policy LU-7.1.3 which states: “Work with the Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO) when residents outside the City request annexation or connection to City sanitary sewer facilities.”
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, as follows:

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

2. That 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. That the City Council requests that San Diego LAFCO initiate proceedings for detachment from the County of San Diego and the San Miguel Consolidated Fire Protection District and annexation into the City of La Mesa for the territory described in Exhibit A.

4. That the City Council authorizes staff to transmit the resolution for detachment and annexation of the subject property to the Executive Officer of San Diego LAFCO.

5. That the City Manager or his or her designee shall prepare all application materials, with assistance from the property owner, that are necessary for San Diego County LAFCO to undertake proceedings for the proposed annexation and sphere

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amendment.

6. That prior to any hearing before the San Diego LAFCO, a Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) consistency review agreement between the City of La Mesa, County of San Diego (County), United States Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), and California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) shall be executed to ensure that any development of the annexed lands proceeds in accordance with the conservation goals of the MSCP. The MSCP consistency review agreement will set forth the resulting responsibilities pursuant to the MSCP for ongoing maintenance and enforcement of the terms of the County’s Implementing Agreement by and between USFWS and CDFW, and the MSCP, as they relate to the annexed land. This condition may be exercised at the discretion of the Director of Community Development.

7. That the City Council directs the City Manager or his or her designee to execute a property tax exchange agreement with the County, pursuant to law and the final review and approval of the City Attorney.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 28th day of July 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2026-xxxx, 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)

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EXHIBIT A

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ATTACHMENT B
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXXX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR PROJECT 2025-
0497 ASSIGNING THE PROPERTIES ADDRESSED AS 4821, 4831, AND 4841 LA PERLA WAY (APNs 495-423-10, 495-423-13, AND 495-423-14)

A LAND USE DESIGNATION OF RURAL RESIDENTIAL
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa has a strategic goal to promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home; WHEREAS, the property owners of three parcels located at 4821, 4831, and 4841 Le Perla Way (APN 495-423-10, 495-423-13, and 495-423-14), have submitted an application for an annexation, general plan amendment, and zoning ordinance amendment (Project 2025-0497);
WHEREAS, the property owners have requested jurisdictional boundary change through annexation to connect to the City’s sewer system; WHEREAS, the properties are currently located within the unincorporated area of San Diego County, adjacent to the City of La Mesa boundary; WHEREAS, upon annexation, the Property would detach from the County of San Diego and the San Miguel Consolidated Fire Protection District and would be incorporated into the City of La Mesa jurisdictional boundary;
WHEREAS, a General Plan amendment is required to assign a City of La Mesa land use designation to the subject properties;
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the proposed General Plan Amendment for annexation of the Property and adopted Resolution No. 2025-114 authorizing staff to proceed with intake and review of an application for same; WHEREAS, the three properties range in size from 0.47 acres to 0.84 acres in area (1.87 acres in total);
WHEREAS, upon annexation a General Plan land use designation of Rural Residential (1-2 du/acre) would be consistent with the subject properties and with the predominant land use pattern in the area;
WHEREAS, on June 17, 2026, the Planning Commission held a noticed public hearing, accepted public testimony, and adopted Resolution PC-2026-07 recommending that City Council approve the proposed General Plan Amendment assigning a land use designation of Rural Residential; and

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WHEREAS, the C i t y Council did hold a public hearing on July 28, 2026, and accepted public testimony in considering Project No. 2025-0497.

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

1. That the project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15319 and Title 14 Cal. Code Regs. 15061(b)(3). Section 15319 categorically exempts annexations of existing facilities and lots for exempt facilities. Title 14 Cal. Code Regs. 15061(b)(3) states that CEQA does not apply, as a general rule, where there is no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The project meets all of the conditions necessary to qualify for the exemptions and none of the exceptions listed in Section 15300.2 apply.

2. That the General Plan Amendment is appropriate for the site, is compatible with surrounding land uses, and is consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, as follows:

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

2. That the foregoing findings of fact and determinations are supported by the staff report, record in its entirety including minutes, plans, and exhibits, all of which are herein incorporated by reference.

3. That the City Council approves the General Plan Amendment assigning the land use designation of Rural Residential, subject to Local Agency Formation Commission approval of the annexation.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 28
th day of July 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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

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ATTACHMENT C
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-XXXX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF TITLE 24 OF THE LA MESA

MUNICIPAL CODE TO DESIGNATE PROPERTIES ADDRESSED AS
4821, 4831, AND 4841 LA PERLA WAY (APNs 495-423-10, 495-423-13, AND 495-423-14) SEMI-RURAL ESTATE/SCENIC PRESERVATION
OVERLAY (R1E-P)
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa has a strategic goal to promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call home; WHEREAS, the property owners of three parcels located at 4821, 4831, and 4841 Le Perla Way (APN 495-423-10, 495-423-13, and 495-423-14), have submitted an application for an annexation, general plan amendment, and zoning ordinance amendment (Project 2025-0497);
WHEREAS, the property owners have requested jurisdictional boundary change through annexation to connect to the City’s sewer system; WHEREAS, the properties are currently located within the unincorporated area of San Diego County, adjacent to the City of La Mesa boundary; WHEREAS, upon annexation, the Property would detach from the County of San Diego and the San Miguel Consolidated Fire Protection District and would be incorporated into the City of La Mesa jurisdictional boundary;
WHEREAS, a zoning ordinance amendment is required to amend the Zoning Map, made a part of the Municipal Code by Ordinance No. 2479, to reflect City zoning; WHEREAS, the three properties range in size from 0.47 acres to 0.84 acres in area (1.87 acres in total);
WHEREAS, the R1E-P zone is typically assigned to accommodate the large lot residential estate development in the Grossmont-Mt. Helix area with development occurring at densities of one to two dwelling units per acre; WHEREAS, the properties are consistent the predominant land use patterns in the area and with the City zoning designation of R1E-P, which would conform to a General Plan Land Use designation of Rural Residential;
WHEREAS, the project was reviewed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and was determined to be exempt from environmental review;

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WHEREAS, on June 17, 2026, the Planning Commission held a noticed public hearing, accepted public testimony, and adopted Resolution PC-2026-07 recommending that Council approve the proposed Zone Map amendment; and WHEREAS, the Council did hold a public hearing on July 28, 2026, and accepted public testimony in considering Project No. 2025-0497.

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

SECTION 1: That the Zone Map of Title 24 of the La Mesa Municipal Code be amended, designating the Property to R1E-P (Semi-Rural Estate/Scenic Preservation Overlay) zone, subject to the provisions contained in Ordinance No. 2185.

SECTION 2: 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 36993 utilizing a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of La Mesa.

INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held on the 28th day of July, 2026, and thereafter PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of said City Council held the XX day of September, 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED
MARK ARAPOSTATHIS, Mayor
ATTEST:

MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk

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CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be true and exact copy of Ordinance No. 2026-xxxx, 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)

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 114

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ACCEPT AND REVIEW AN APPLICATION FOR A

GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, AS REQUIRED TO PROCESS THE PROPERTY

OWNER' S REQUEST FOR A PROPOSED ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF LA MESA OF FOUR PARCELS LOCATED AT 4821, 4831, AND 4841 LA PERLA WAY APN 495- 423- 10, 495- 423- 05, 495- 423- 11, AND 495- 423- 06), IN THE

UNINCORPORATED AREA OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
WHEREAS, the property owners of four parcels located at 4821, 4831, and 4841 La Perla Way ( APN 495- 423- 10, 495- 423- 05, 495- 423- 11, and 495- 423- 06) have requested to annex into the City of La Mesa;
WHEREAS, the subject property is located in the unincorporated area of the County of San Diego, adjacent to the City of La Mesa boundary;
WHEREAS, a General Plan Amendment is required for properties to be annexed to the City of La Mesa to assign a City land use designation to the property; WHEREAS, to ensure consistency with Council direction for land use development, proposed General Plan Amendments are brought foiward for Council direction prior to accepting the General Plan Amendment application into review;
WHEREAS, if directed by Council, an application for a General Plan Amendment will be accepted and processed in accordance with applicable State law and the Municipal Code; WHEREAS, a notice of the request to initiate the General Plan Amendment, including the date and time of the City Council meeting at which the request would be considered, was mailed to surrounding residents and property owners on August 21, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the request at a duly noticed public meeting.

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

The City Manager or his designee is authorized to proceed with intake and review of an application of a General Plan Amendment associated with the proposed annexation of the property located at 4821, 4831, and 4841 La Perla Way ( APN 495- 423- 10, 495- 423- 05, 495- 423- 11, and 495- 423- 06), to be processed in accordance with applicable State law and the Municipal Code.

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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 9th day of September 2025, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: Councilmembers Cazares, Dillard, Lothian, Suzuki, and Mayor Arapostathis NOES: None
ABSENT: None

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. 2025- 114, duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.

S6AL OF CITY)
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K 6" ABS PIPE 21.50 H-I 11.25° 6" ABS PIPES F-G 11.25° 6" ABS PIPES I-J 45° 6" ABS PIPES (4819 LA CRUZ DRIVE) (4821 LA PERLA WAY)
N51°45'55"W 107.90'
N35°51'34"E 131.10' N49°08'38"W 103.02'
N31°18'02"E 64.32'
N36°31'55"E 75.13'
N34°09'25"E 91.31' N50°02'03"E 73.76'
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N35°52'39"W 138.07' N54°05'14"E 112.48'
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N36°31'55"E 63.29'
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“Environmental and public health through leadership, partnership and science” March 17, 2025
Guy Halgren
4818 La Perla Way
La Mesa, CA 91941
Dear Mr. Halgren,
I am writing this letter in response to your request, on 3/11/24, that our office provide details regarding the onsite wastewater treatment systems at 4821, 4831, and 4841 La Perla Way (APN’s:495-423-10, 495-423-05, and 495-423-11). I met onsite with Marc Barbani, from BMB Septic, on 2/7/25 to discuss options for the onsite wastewater treatment systems(s) to support possible additions and/or future repair options. Two of the above referenced parcels currently have their onsite wastewater treatment systems (or portions of them) on the other parcel(s). Specifically, the leach field for 4821 La Perla Way is in the backyard of 4818 La Perla Way. The leach field for 4841 La Perla Way is located on a separate vacant parcel. You stated that there are frequent odors you believe to be associated with these systems. You also stated that previously there have been instances in which the systems had sewage discharges, but that the systems appear to be functioning currently. During the site visit to the property no odors or surfacing sewage were observed.

Given the complexity of the parcel layouts and the significant site constraints present, it would be quite a challenge to design a compliant onsite wastewater treatment system for one of the parcels, let alone all three. Until soil borings, percolation testing, and groundwater monitoring is complete there is no way to know if any compliant onsite wastewater treatment systems could be approved for the three properties. This suggests that connection to sanitary sewer would be a more reliable means of dealing with the wastewater discharges from these properties.

DEHQ would support/recommend that these parcels be allowed to annex and/or connect to sanitary sewer for the following reasons:

1. Avoids costly engineering expenses that could have unknown results.

2. Avoids future repair expenses which could be significant.

3. Eliminates the issue with having wastewater disposal occurring on a property other than the generator.

4. Eliminates the need for potential boundary adjustments needed to facilitate future onsite wastewater treatment system designs.

5. Eliminates the potential for future onsite wastewater treatment system failures and any odors or nuisances associated with such an occurrence.

6. Allows for future development options not allowed currently.

If you or anyone else has questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,
Scott Rosecrans

EHS III, REHS
619-208-0337

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & QUALITY

LAND AND WATER QUALITY DIVISION
P.O. BOX 129261, SAN DIEGO, CA 92112-9261
Phone: (858) 565-5173 Fax: (858) 694-3670
www.sdcdeh.org
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DATE: July 28, 2026
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Mark Arapostathis and Vice Mayor Lauren Cazares VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE TO MODIFY THE CITY’S CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX RATE

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DATE: July 28, 2026
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Vice Mayor Lauren Cazares
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO DIRECT STAFF TO EVALUATE

THE INSTALLATION OF A NO RIGHT TURN ON RED RESTRICTION

AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF LAKE

MURRAY BOULEVARD AND EL PASO STREET

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La Mesa City Council
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