Agenda packet — La Mesa City Council, July 28, 2026 (part 1 of 2)

LA MESA CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA

A Regular Meeting of the City Council

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 6:00 p.m.

Location: City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California
Elected
Officials:

Mayor Mark Arapostathis
Vice Mayor Lauren Cazares
Councilmember Patricia N. Dillard
Councilmember Laura Lothian
Councilmember Genevieve Suzuki
City Treasurer Matthew Strabone
Staff: City Manager Greg Humora
City Attorney Glenn Sabine
City Clerk Megan Wiegelman
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Pages

1. CALL TO ORDER

1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER LOTHIAN

1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

3. COMMUNITY BULLETIN REPORTS

4. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

5. PRESENTATIONS

5.1 PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION AND HONOR OF DOLORES

BULLER'S MORE THAN FOUR DECADES OF COMMUNITY IMPACT

5.2 PRESENTATION OF FINDINGS FROM THE DOWNTOWN LA MESA

TROLLEY PRIORITIZATION STUDY

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
NOTE: In accordance with state law, an item not scheduled on the agenda may be brought forward by the general public for comment; however, the City Council will not be able to discuss or take any action on the item at this meeting.

If appropriate, the item will be referred to Staff or placed on a future agenda.

7. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES

8. BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS

8.1 RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO

CITY OF LA MESA BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1 Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Recommended Motion:

Appoint and/or reappoint members to fill the openings on the City's boards and commissions and adopt the Resolution confirming the appointments and/or reappointments.

9. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
This is the time in which members of the Council or audience may pull items from the CONSENT CALENDAR for discussion. Public Comments are also invited on Consent Calendar items.

10. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 10.1 through 10.9)
The Consent Calendar includes items considered to be routine. Unless discussion is requested by members of the Council or audience, all Consent Calendar items may be approved by one motion.
*If a public hearing item is part of the Consent Calendar, the public hearing shall be deemed held if the item is not removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion and possible action (Item 10.9)
Recommended Motion:

Approve Consent Calendar Items 10.1 through 10.9.

10.1 APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT

OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING
Recommended Motion:

Approve.

10.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
11 Recommended Motion:

Approve.

10.3 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR
BONDED INDEBTEDNESS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027
19 Staff Reference: Ms. Esenwein
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

10.4 RATIFICATION OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2025-0404
23 RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2026-0404; A NEW 114 UNIT MIXED-USE

BUILDING ON A VACANT LOT AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF

PALM AVENUE AND ALLISON AVENUE IN THE CD-D (DOWNTOWN

COMMERCIAL/URBAN DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE AND DOWNTOWN
VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA (APN 494-402-23-00)
Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

10.5 HOMELESS OUTREACH AND MOBILE ENGAGEMENT (“HOME”)
PROGRAM QUARTERLY REPORT (APRIL 2026 – JUNE 2026)
74 Staff Reference: Chief Sweeney
Recommended Motion:

Receive and File.

10.6 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF LA MESA ELECTRIC

VEHICLE CHARGING STATION MASTER PLAN
88 Staff Reference: Ms. Ego
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

10.7 2025 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ANNUAL REPORT 203
Staff Reference: Ms. Ego
Recommended Motion:

Receive and File.

10.8 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)
233
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

10.9 *RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE SEWER SERVICE CHARGES
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027
244

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 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
Staff Reference: Mr. Throne
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

11. STAFF REPORTS

11.1 CONSIDERATION OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE SAN

DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG) FLEXIBLE

FLEETS PILOT GRANT PROGRAM
249

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT

APPLICATION TO THE SANDAG 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
Staff Reference: Ms. Lee
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.

11.2 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
284
Staff Reference: Ms. Wiegelman
Recommended Motion:

Direct staff to implement either an appointment or special election process to fill the City Treasurer vacancy and authorize the City Manager to execute documents on behalf of the City Treasurer during the vacancy period.

12. HEARINGS

12.1 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AND AN ORDINANCE TO
ANNEX THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 4821, 4831, AND 4841 LA

PERLA WAY, INTO THE CITY OF LA MESA, SUBJECT TO LOCAL

AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) APPROVAL OF THE

ANNEXATION
289
Staff Reference: Ms. Santos
Recommended Motion:
(1) Adopt Resolutions; and (2) Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.
a. RESOLUTION 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)
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.
b. RESOLUTION 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
Recommended Motion:

Adopt Resolution.
c. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FOR

PROPERTIES ON LA PERLA WAY

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)
Recommended Motion:

Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.

13. COUNCIL INITIATED

13.1 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE TO MODIFY THE CITY’S CANNABIS BUSINESS

TAX RATE - MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS AND VICE MAYOR CAZARES
327

13.2 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 - VICE MAYOR CAZARES
328

14. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)

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

16. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS

17. ADJOURNMENT
PLEASE NOTE: pursuant to LMMC § 2.08.010, the Council meetings in the month of August shall serve as a summer recess. The next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

DATE: July 28, 2026
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Megan Wiegelman, CMC, City Clerk
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO

CITY OF LA MESA BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
On July 14, the City Council interviewed applicants seeking appointment or reappointment to the City's boards and commissions. At the July 28 City Council meeting, the Mayor and City Council will nominate and confirm appointments. With the exception of the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Mayor will make appointments to the City's boards and commissions, subject to City Council approval.

For appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission, nomination forms will be distributed at the meeting. Each Councilmember will indicate their nominations on the form, which will then be submitted to the City Clerk. The City Clerk will read each nomination aloud, and the nomination process will continue until a nominee receives a majority of the City Council's nominations.

Attached is a list of the City's boards and commissions, including a brief description of the requirements for each, the number of available openings, and the names of applicants seeking appointment or reappointment.

Staff recommends that the City Council appoint members to fill the available openings on the City's boards and commissions and adopt the attached resolution confirming the appointments.

Attachments

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO CITY OF LA MESA

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
WHEREAS, terms on the following City of La Mesa Boards and Commissions have either expired or been vacated; and
WHEREAS, the list of persons below has been either recommended to or by the City Council for appointment or reappointment to said City of La Mesa Board and Commission.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the following are hereby appointed and/or reappointed as members of the City of La Mesa Boards and Commissions, with their terms to commence after the oath or affirmation of allegiance for public officers or employees is executed as required by Article XX, Section 3 of the Constitution of the State of California, and to expire on the dates stated below, or until their successors are appointed and qualified:

Arts and Culture Commission: 4 appointments
(Name) is appointed as the musical arts representative for term ending June 30, 2030, or until their successor is appointed.
(Name) is appointed/reappointed as the general population representative for term ending June 30, 2030, or until their successor is appointed. (Name) is appointed/reappointed as the performing arts representative for term ending June 30, 2030, or until their successor is appointed. (Name) is appointed to fill the vacant visual arts representative seat, with term ending June 30, 2028, or until their successor is appointed.

Community Relations and Veterans Commission: 3 appointments (Name) is appointed/reappointed as the older adult population representative for term ending June 30, 2030, or until their successor is appointed. (Name) is appointed/reappointed as the disabled community population representative for term ending June 30, 2030, or until their successor is appointed.
(Name) is appointed/reappointed as the general population representative for term ending June 30, 2030, or until their successor is appointed.

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Design Review Board: 1 appointment
(Name) is appointed/reappointed for term ending June 30, 2029, or until their successor is appointed.

Environmental Sustainability Commission: 1 appointment
(Name) is appointed to fill the vacant older adult population representative seat, with term ending June 30, 2027, or until their successor is appointed.

Historic Preservation Commission: 2 appointments
(Name) is appointed/reappointed as the La Mesa Historical Society representative for term ending June 30, 2030, or until their successor is appointed.
(Name) is appointed/reappointed as the design professional representative for term ending June 30, 2030, or until their successor is appointed.

La Mesa Community Parking Commission: 2 appointments
(Name) is appointed/reappointed as the CD/D Downtown Commercial Zone representative for term ending June 30, 2030, or until their successor is appointed.
(Name) is appointed to fill the vacant CD/D Downtown Commercial Zone representative seat, with term ending June 30, 2028, or until their successor is appointed.

Mission Trails Regional Park Citizens’ Advisory Committee (Name) is appointed as the primary representative with term ending June 30, 2028, or until their successor is appointed
(Name) is appointed as the alternate representative with term ending June 30, 2028, or until their successor is appointed.

Mobility Commission: 2 appointments
(Name) is appointed as the general population representative for term ending June 30, 2030, or until their successor is appointed.
(Name) is appointed as the representative that preferably has significant experience with climate or environmental issues or a general population representative for term ending June 30, 2030, or until their successor is appointed.

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Parks and Recreation Commission: 2 appointments
(Name) is appointed as the Grossmont Union High School District representative for term ending June 30, 2030, or until their successor is appointed.
(Name) is appointed/reappointed as the general population representative for term ending June 30, 2030, or until their successor is appointed.

Personnel Appeals Board: 2 appointments
(Name) is appointed/reappointed for term ending June 30, 2029. (Name) is appointed for term ending June 30, 2029.

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:

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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A number of applicants listed more than one board or commission of interest.

Arts and Culture Commission: Four (4) positions – four-year terms  One position represents the musical arts
 One position represents the performing arts
 One position will fill the vacant visual arts representative seat, with term expiring June 30, 2028  One position is at-large
*Pursuant to La Mesa Municipal Code Chapter 2.87, Arts and Culture Commission: “If these particular appointments cannot be made and consequently vacancies occur, the remaining vacancies may be appointed at large.”
At-Large (A)
Visual Arts (VA)
Performing Arts (PA)
Musical Arts (MA)
The Commission shall consist of seven appointed members as follows:
 Two members to be art educators (one kindergarten through 8th grade, one 9th grade through college)
 One member to represent the visual arts; one member to represent the performing arts  One member to represent the musical arts
 Two members to be at large.

Members shall be either a La Mesa resident, employed at a place of business in La Mesa with a direct relationship to the Arts and Culture Commission membership categories, OR serve in a volunteer capacity at a non-profit organization in La Mesa with a direct relationship to the arts and Culture Commission membership categories
First Appointed Number of Terms
Renee Bareno (A)(VA)
Jo Ann Bray (VA)
Rodney Elliot – incumbent (A)(PA)(MA) 01-25-22 1
Heidi Frampton (A)(VA)
Ryan Kelley (A)
Linda Morton (A)
Mickey Mounarath – incumbent (PA) 01-25-22 1
Katie Scheele (A)(VA)
Ana Gonzalez Seda (A)(VA)
Prerna Slattery (A)(VA)
Cesar Tornel (A)
Brett Wagner (A)(MA)
Dallin Young (A)

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Community Relations and Veterans Commission: Three (3) positions – four-year terms  One position represents the older adult population
 One position is at-large
 One position represents the disabled community
Older Adult Population (S) Disabled Community (D)
At-Large (A)
Members must be resident electors of the City of La Mesa. One member shall represent senior adults and shall not be less than fifty-five years of age at the time of appointment.

One member shall be disabled or represent the disabled members of the community, three members shall be at large and two members shall represent veterans.

First Appointed Number of Terms
Glenna Bloemen – incumbent (S) 10-08-13 3 + partial
Andrea Britland – incumbent (D) 07-28-20 1 + partial
Megan O’Dowd – incumbent (A) 05-23-23 partial
Ana Gonzalez Seda (A)(D)
Cesar Tornel (A)
Design Review Board: One (1) position – three-year term Members shall be design professionals, which are defined as registered architect or landscape architect, building designer, urban designer or urban planner. Members are subject to the Conflict of Interest Code.

First Appointed Number of Terms
Chris Langdon – incumbent 07-11-17 3

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Environmental Sustainability Commission: One (1) position – four-year terms  One position will fill the vacant older adult population representative seat, with term expiring June 30, 2027 (S).

Seven of the members shall be residents of the City of La Mesa and be comprised as follows:
two members from the general populous; three members with professional experience related to environmental sustainability; one member representing the senior adult population (at time of appointment shall be not less than fifty-five years of age); and one member representing the youth population (at the time of appointment shall be not more than 21 years of age).

First Appointed Number of Terms
Kathleen Brand (S)
Jeanne Stronach (S)
Historic Preservation Commission: Two (2) positions – four-year terms  One position is recommended by the La Mesa Historical Society (HS)  One position represents the design professional category which includes licensed architects, landscape architects, city planners, urban designers, architectural historians, and individuals practicing structural or interior design (DP)
Two of the members shall be registered voters and licensed architects, landscape architects, city planners, urban designers, architectural historians, individuals practicing structural or interior design; two are current resident electors of the City of La Mesa; and three are registered voters and recommended by the La Mesa Historical Society.

Members are subject to the Conflict of Interest Code.

First Appointed Number of Terms
David Cline – incumbent (HS) 04-27-21 1 + partial
Curt Sherman – incumbent (DP) 11-23-04 4 + partial

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La Mesa Community Parking Commission: Two (2) positions – four-year term  One position will fill the vacant business representative, property owner, or resident residing in the CD/D Downtown Commercial Zone representative seat, with term expiring June 30, 2028.
 One position is for a business representative, property owner, or resident residing in the CD/D Downtown Commercial Zone, with term expiring June 30, 2030.

Two members shall be at-large members and three members shall be business representatives, property owners, or residents residing in the CD/D Downtown Commercial Zone. Members are subject to the Conflict of Interest Code.

First Appointed Number of Terms
Scott Favero – incumbent 09-27-22 partial
Ryan Umbenhaur
Mission Trails Regional Park Citizens’ Advisory Committee: Two (2) positions – two-year terms
 One position will serve as the primary representative  One position will serve as the alternate representative Members must be resident electors of the City of La Mesa.

First Appointed Number of Terms
David Harris
Nancy Clement Hillman
Kevin Kitchen
P. Brian McNeece

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Mobility Commission: Two (2) positions – four-year terms  One position preferably has significant experience with climate or environmental issues (SE)  One position is at-large (A)
Members must be resident electors of the City of La Mesa and are subject to the Conflict of Interest Code.

First Appointed Number of Terms
Kathleen Brand (A)
Ryan Kelley (A)
Ana Gonzalez Seda (A)
Cesar Tornel (A)
Hollis Voinov (A)
Parks and Recreation Commission: Two (2) positions – four-year terms  One position is nominated by Grossmont Union High School District (GUHSD)  One position is at-large
Members must be resident electors of City of La Mesa and are subject to the Conflict of Interest Code. Two of the seven members are selected from nominees recommended by the local school districts (one from La Mesa-Spring Valley School District and one from Grossmont Union High School District).

First Appointed Number of Terms
Jessi Brown – incumbent (A) 07-26-22 1
Ryan Kelley (A)
Cherie Meek (A)
Ana Gonzalez Seda (A)
Prerna Slattery (A)
Alysia Spivey (GUHSD)
Jeanne Stronach (A)
Cesar Tornel (A)
Dallin Young (A)

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Personnel Appeals Board: Two (2) positions – three-year terms Members shall be resident electors of the City of La Mesa and are subject to the Conflict of Interest Code.

First Appointed Number of Terms
Peter Gregorovic – incumbent 02-24-15 3 + partial
Prerna Slattery
Cesar Tornel
APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE

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1 La Mesa City Council
Meeting Minutes
Date:

Location:

July 14, 2026, 6:00 p.m.

City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California

Present: Mayor Mark Arapostathis
Vice Mayor Lauren Cazares
Councilmember Patricia N. Dillard
Councilmember Laura Lothian
Councilmember Genevieve Suzuki
Staff: City Manager Greg Humora
City Attorney Glenn Sabine
City Clerk Megan Wiegelman
_____________________________________________________________________

1. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the City Council Agenda. Agenda Items may be taken out of order during the meeting.

The Agenda Items were considered in the order presented.

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

1.1 INVOCATION - COUNCILMEMBER LOTHIAN

1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
There were no comments.

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

4. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

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2 There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.

5. PRESENTATIONS

5.1 PROCLAIMING JULY 2026 AS PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH Mayor Arapostathis read the proclamation declaring the month of July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month.

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES)
Cindy Maina spoke on the problems arising from the Meritage project on Jericho Road and recommended permit parking be implemented in the area.

MaryAnn spoke on the problems arising from the Meritage project on Jericho Road.

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

8. BOARD AND COMMISSION INTERVIEWS

8.1 ANNUAL INTERVIEW OF APPLICANTS FOR OPENINGS ON THE
CITY’S BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
City Clerk Wiegelman briefly explained the interview process and announced the withdrawal of Damian-Andrew Jackowski's application for appointment to the Mission Trails Regional Park Citizens' Advisory Committee. She also announced that the appointments would be made at the July 28 Council meeting.

The following applicants spoke about their qualifications and interest in being appointed or reappointed to a City board or commission:

Renee Bareno
Jo Ann Bray
Rodney Elliot
Heidi Frampton
Linda Morton
Mickey Mounarath
Andrea Britland
Megan O’Dowd

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3 Ana Gonzalez Seda
Chris Langdon
Jeanne Stronach
Nancy Clement Hillman
Jessi Brown
Aida Silva
Alysia Spivey
Dallin Young

9. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no public comments on Consent Calendar items.

10. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 10.1 through 10.11)
Councilmember Lothian commented on Item 10.8.

Moved By Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By Councilmember Suzuki
Approve Consent Calendar Items 10.1 through 10.11.

For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Cazares, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki
Approved (5 to 0)

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

ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING
Approve.

10.2 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR

MEETING AND LA MESA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY SPECIAL
MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
Approve.

10.3 RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A REPORT BY THE

FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH ANNUAL

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4 INSPECTIONS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13146.2 AND 13146.3 OF

THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
Resolution No. 2026-078
Adopt Resolution.

10.4 RESOLUTION DETERMINING SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES EXIST TO

WAIVE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT, AWARD AN AGREEMENT TO

GAMETIME FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF

PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND SHADE STRUCTURE FOR AZTEC

PARK, AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION
Resolution No. 2026-079
Adopt Resolution.

10.5 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF THE DOWNTOWN LA

MESA DISTRICT SIGN, ANY UNEXPENDED FUNDS FOR THE

PROJECT AND DESIGNATING THE FUNDS FOR FUTURE DISTRICT

SIGN MAINTENANCE
Resolution No. 2026-080
Adopt Resolution.

10.6 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF THE NEW SHADE

STRUCTURE AND SURFACING FROM THE LA MESA PARK &

RECREATION FOUNDATION FOR THE MACARTHUR PARK TOT LOT
Resolution No. 2026-081
Adopt Resolution.

10.7 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND

APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY

PATROL TO CONDUCT A LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM FOR

DUI ENFORCEMENT BY APPROVING THE ADDITION OF THE GRANT
FUNDS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET
Resolution No. 2026-082
Adopt Resolution.

10.8 ADOPT THE 2025 NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT AND THE 2026 WORK PLAN
Approve.

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5 10.9 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH ARDURRA GROUP, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE GARFIELD AND DAILY
SEWER PROJECT (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 8102)
Resolution No. 2026-083
Adopt Resolution.

10.10 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE LOW BIDDER FOR BID 27-02 AND

AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE SLURRY SEAL
PROJECT WITH PLA (ZONE 2) TO PAVEMENT COATINGS CO.
(CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 8305)
Resolution No. 2026-084
Adopt Resolution.

10.11 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE LOW BIDDER FOR BID 27-04 AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE 2026 ANNUAL

CONCRETE MAINTENANCE PROJECT TO MIRAMAR GENERAL
ENGINEERING (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 8302)
Resolution No. 2026-085
Adopt Resolution.

11. STAFF REPORTS

11.1 CONSIDERATION OF ISSUANCE OF 2026 GENERAL OBLIGATION

REFUNDING BONDS TO REFINANCE THE OUTSTANDING
PROPOSITION D 2016 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS

AND RELATED ACTIONS
Director of Finance Esenwein provided an overview of the proposed 2026 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, explaining that refunding the 2016 bonds would shorten the final maturity by four years and generate an estimated $2.07 million in cash flow savings. Director of Finance Esenwein reviewed the proposed financing terms, estimated savings, and financing schedule, and summarized the documents and not-to-exceed parameters included in the resolution.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Resolution No. 2026-086
Moved By Councilmember Suzuki
Seconded By Councilmember Dillard

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6 Adopt Resolution authorizing the issuance of its 2026 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, authorizing and directing the execution of a Paying Agent Agreement, and certain other related documents, and authorizing actions related thereto.

For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Cazares, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki
Approved (5 to 0)

12. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

12.1 LETTER FROM THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REQUESTING

THE DESIGNATION OF A VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR

THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO
BE HELD SEPTEMBER 23 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25, 2026, IN

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
Moved By Mayor Arapostathis
Seconded By Councilmember Suzuki
To designate Mayor Arapostathis as the voting delegate and Councilmember Suzuki as the alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference.

For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Cazares, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki
Approved (5 to 0)

13. COUNCIL INITIATED

13.1 CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTING STAFF TO STUDY SHORT-TERM

VACATION RENTALS, DEVELOP POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS,

AND RETURN TO THE COUNCIL WITH A PROPOSED REGULATORY

POLICY - MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS AND VICE MAYOR CAZARES
Vice Mayor Cazares presented a request to direct staff to evaluate the development of a regulatory framework for short-term vacation rentals.

She explained that the evaluation would assess the local market, best practices, fiscal impacts, and potential operational standards, including opportunities for Transient Occupancy Tax collection and cost recovery, to help inform future Council policy decisions.

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7 Brittney Simensky spoke on the impacts of short-term vacation rentals.

Anne Knox spoke on the impacts of short-term vacation rentals.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Moved By Vice Mayor Cazares
Seconded By Mayor Arapostathis
Direct staff to evaluate short-term vacation rentals, develop policy recommendations, and return to the City Council within six (6) months with a proposed regulatory policy for Council consideration.

For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Cazares, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki
Approved (5 to 0)

13.2 NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY REVIEW

CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTING STAFF TO REVIEW EXISTING
NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY REGULATIONS FOR SHORTTERM VACATION RENTALS AND MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL

COMPLEXES AND EVALUATE POTENTIAL ENHANCEMENTS TO

PROTECT QUALITY OF LIFE - MAYOR ARAPOSTATHIS AND VICE

MAYOR CAZARES
Vice Mayor Cazares presented a request to direct staff to review existing neighborhood compatibility regulations and evaluate potential enhancements to protect quality of life and reduce nuisance impacts, including the feasibility of a voluntary Good Neighbor Program.

Council questions and comments ensued.

Moved By Vice Mayor Cazares
Seconded By Mayor Arapostathis
Direct staff to review existing neighborhood compatibility regulations applicable to short-term vacation rentals and multi-unit residential complexes, and evaluate potential enhancements to protect neighborhood quality of life and reduce nuisance impacts, including the feasibility of a voluntary Good Neighbor Program.

For (5): Mayor Arapostathis, Vice Mayor Cazares, Councilmember Dillard, Councilmember Lothian, and Councilmember Suzuki

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8 Approved (5 to 0)

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

15. AB 1234 REPORTS (GC 53232.3(d))
Councilmember Dillard reported that she attended the American Public Transportation Association Rail Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, from June 28 through July 1, 2026, as the City of La Mesa's representative on the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Board of Directors.

16. CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
There were no remarks.

17. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
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City Clerk

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DATE: July 28, 2026
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Shannon Esenwein, CPA, Director of Finance
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2027 PROPOSITION D PROPERTY TAX LEVY Adopting the attached resolution establishes the property tax levy rate for the Fiscal Year 2027 for the City of La Mesa’s General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016 (Fire, Police and Emergency Services Measure), which the City expects to refund with the issuance of its General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2026 (Fire, Police and Emergency Services Measure) (the “Refunding Bonds”), This levy collects property taxes needed to make debt service payments on the City’s outstanding general obligation bonds.

On March 2, 2004, the voters of the City approved Proposition D – Fire, Police and Emergency Services Bond Measure, which authorized the City to issue up to $25,000,000 in general obligation bonds. In 2004, the City issued $19,000,000 in City of La Mesa General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2004, Series A (Fire, Police and Emergency Services Measure) and $6,000,000 in City of La Mesa General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2004, Series B (Fire, Police and Emergency Services Measure) (Bank Qualified) (together, the “2004 Bonds”). In 2016, the City issued $21,825,000 in City of La Mesa General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016 (Fire, Police and Emergency Services Measure) (the “2016 Bonds”) to refund the 2004 Bonds. The City is now issuing the Refunding Bonds to refund the 2016 Bonds, with an expected closing date of August 4, 2026, to provide tax savings to City taxpayers.

The next step is to file the attached resolution with the County of San Diego by August 31, 2026. La Mesa property owners should receive their property tax statements from the San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector by early October 2026.

Attachments: A. Resolution establishing the property tax rate for bonded indebtedness for Fiscal Year 2027
B. Calculation of G.O. Bond Property Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2027

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

ESTABLISHING THE PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR BONDED
INDEBTEDNESS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Mesa desires to establish the rate of property tax required to generate an amount of revenue from the tax base to provide sufficient moneys to pay debt service on the voter approved bonded indebtedness payable during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027;
WHEREAS, the City’s strategic goal is to ensure a strong financial outlook through careful planning, sustainable service levels, and fiscal sustainability; and WHEREAS, the total taxable secured assessed valuation of the City is now estimated at $10,927,491,025.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that the property tax rate within the City for the City of La Mesa General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016 (Fire, Police, and Emergency Services Measure), which are anticipated to be refunded by the issuance of the La Mesa General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2026 (Fire, Police, and Emergency Services Measure) (the “Refunding Bonds”), for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, be and hereby is established at $0.01508 per $100 of assessed value; provided that the City Manager and Director of Finance may modify the tax rate based on final 2026-2027 assessed values, the final debt service schedule for the Refunding Bonds, appropriate reserves, and any other necessary adjustments.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager and the Director of Finance are each hereby directed and authorized to take any and all actions necessary to ensure that such property tax rate is enrolled with the County of San Diego County Auditor and Controller.

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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CALCULATION OF PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR 2026-27
City of La Mesa
2016 General Obligation Refunding Bonds
July 22, 2026
Calculate 2026-27 Net Taxable Assessed Valuations
1 2026-27 taxable secured assessed valuation of the City (1) 10,927,491,025.00 2 Less: delinquency factor shown at right (non-teeter city) 3.00% (327,824,730.75) 3 Equals: 2026-27 net taxable secured assessed valuation of the City 10,599,666,294.25 4 2026-27 taxable unsecured assessed valuation of the City (1) 182,240,429.00 5 Less: delinquency factor shown at right (non-teeter city) 5.00% (9,112,021.45) 6 Equals: 2026-27 net taxable unsecured assessed valuation of the City 173,128,407.55 Calculate 2026-27 Secured Tax Rate per $100 of Secured Assessed Value 7 Balance of funds on-hand expected after August 15, 2026 (2) - 8 2025-26 secured tax rate (1) 0.01500
9 Calculated 2026-27 revenue from unsecured taxable property based on 2025-26 secured tax rate 25,969.26 10 2026-27 semi-annual debt service requirements (3) February 1, 2027 264,850.00 August 1, 2027 1,359,850.00
11 Total 2026-27 annual debt service requirement: 1,624,700.00 12 Net requirement for secured taxable property (total less cash on hand) 1,598,730.74 13 Calculated 2026-27 secured tax rate per $100 of secured assessed value 0.01508 Sources:
(1) County of San Diego Auditor/Controller
(2) City of La Mesa
(3) Official Statement

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REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: July 28, 2026
SUBJECT: RATIFICATION OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
(DRB) APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2025-0404
(PROJECT)
DESCRIPTION: RATIFICATION OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
APPROVAL OF A NEW 114 UNIT MIXED-USE

BUILDING ON A VACANT LOT AT THE SOUTHWEST

CORNER OF PALM AVENUE AND ALLISON AVENUE

IN THE CD-D (DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL/URBAN

DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE AND DOWNTOWN VILLAGE
SPECIFIC PLAN AREA (APN 494-402-23-00)
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Community Development
Recommendation:

That the City Council adopt the Resolution ratifying the DRB approval of Project 2025-0404, a new 114 unit mixed use building. (Attachment A).

Fiscal Impact:

There would be no fiscal impact to the General Fund related to this project. City of La Mesa (City) policy is to recover 100% of the cost of staff time through application and permit fees.

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

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Environmental Review:

This Project has been determined to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15332.

Climate Action Plan Reduction Strategy:
 T-4: Mixed-Use and Transit-Oriented Development
BACKGROUND:

CityMark proposes to develop a 114-unit mixed-use building, including 5 very-low-income affordable units under Government Code 65915 (State Density Bonus Law). The Project is located at the southwest corner of Palm Avenue and Allison Avenue, as shown on the vicinity map. The 0.87-acre project site also has frontage on a public alley to the south.

The public alley is designated as one-way, eastbound. The project site is currently undeveloped and is utilized as a privately owned paid parking lot.

The right-of-way along Palm Avenue and Allison Avenue is improved with enhanced streetscape features that include sidewalks, curb, gutter, street trees with tree grates, bollards, public benches, public trash and recycling bins, decorative acorn streetlights, catenary festoon lights, and two brick crosswalks accessed from pedestrian ramps. A

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City-owned bio-retention area with planting is also located along Allison Avenue. Metered parallel parking is in place along both street frontages, and there is a curb opening on Palm Avenue. Utilities are installed below ground. A San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) bus stop is located adjacent to the northern property line on Allison Avenue and serves MTS bus route 852. The MTS Orange Line at the La Mesa Boulevard Station is located approximately 0.1 miles away from the Project site.

Zoning for the Project site is CD-D (Downtown Commercial/Urban Design Overlay), and the General Plan planned land use designation is Downtown Commercial. The Project site is also located within the Downtown Village Specific Plan (DVSP) area.

Surrounding uses include a church and professional offices on the north side of Allison Avenue; two bank buildings to the west; village commercial uses to the south with storefronts facing Palm Avenue and La Mesa Boulevard; and a new mixed-use building is currently under construction to the east. Photos of the Project site and surrounding area are included as Attachment B.

On March 9, 2026, the DRB considered and approved the Project design in accordance with the Urban Design Program and Downtown Village Specific Plan (Attachment C).

Additionally, on July 6, 2026, a staff report and Notice of Decision for the Site Development Plan was posted for public review. After five (5) calendar days, the Community Development Director considered the staff report and approved the site development plan (Attachment D).

DISCUSSION:

PROJECT PROPOSAL
The 114 unit building footprint covers most of the Project site at ground level, which includes a parking garage, commercial spaces, residential lofts, a lobby, and a gym. 72 residential parking stalls and bike storage are proposed in the parking garage. The second through fifth floors have a C-shaped plan with residential units surrounding a second-level courtyard. Project plans, including site plans, floor plans, elevations, colored renderings, and landscape plans are provided as Attachment E, and a color and materials board is included as Attachment F.

The Project is a qualifying affordable housing project under Government Code Section 65915. This means the Project is eligible for incentives and waivers of development standards. The waivers and/or incentives requested for this Project are listed below.

Development Standards Waived

1. Maximum building height of 46 ft.

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2. Third stories or above shall be set back at least 10 ft from the street facing façade

3. Stall size of 9’ x 19’ with a 25 ft. backup

4. Requirement for an additional 1 ft. of parking stall size next to walls and columns

5. Requirement for guest parking stalls for the residential units

6. Residential shall not be located on the first floor when the first floor includes commercial uses
The Director of Community Development considered the site development plan and determined that:

1. The Project is consistent with the general plan, zoning, and that all other development requirements are in compliance;

2. As proposed, the Project will not result in detriment to the public health, safety, or welfare; and

3. Consistent with DRB approval, the Project complies with the design objectives.

URBAN DESIGN PROGRAM AND DOWNTOWN VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN DESIGN

GUIDELINES APPLICABILITY
The Urban Design Program identifies the project site as being within the Downtown Area Special Design District. The downtown area is identified as a sensitive area, requiring specific guidelines to address its unique character. The Special Design District calls on the importance of rooftop treatment, front facades, refuse and storage, pedestrian elements, exterior appurtenances, design elements, adaptive reuse and preservation of alleys, and display lighting.

Similar to the Urban Design Program, the DVSP establishes design goals and guidelines that include encouraging diverse architecture, honoring and respecting history and the pedestrian and human scale, and the prioritization of trees. It also provides detailed guidance for distinct areas within the DVSP planning area referred to as sub-areas. In consideration of the overall DVSP goals and those for the Project’s sub-area (Allison Avenue), the Project appears to be consistent with the intent of the DVSP goals and design guidelines.

In recognizing that the Project is consistent with the Urban Design Program and the DVSP, the DRB determined that the Project supports these goals by:
 Providing accessible and inviting storefronts along Palm Avenue;  Meeting building orientation and siting guidelines by placing the building near the property lines, rather than behind parking lots or at the rear of the property which reinforces the streetscape.

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 Establishing a parking garage accessible from a single-entry point along the oneway alley to the south. The existing curb opening on Palm Avenue would be removed, allowing for the addition of one on-street parking space; and  Meeting architectural design guidelines by providing variations in building plane, material, and façade through recesses and exterior balconies to reduce the building’s perceived mass and add visual interest along Palm Avenue and Allison Avenue.

Further, the DRB determined that the Project’s overall design meets the expected standards of the Urban Design Program and DVSP design guidelines with the following conditions:
1) The Applicant shall install and maintain all landscaping as noted on plans stamped received by the City on February 3, 2026.
2) All building design features, colors, and materials as noted on the project plans and colors and materials board stamped received by the City on February 3, 2026 and March 4, 2026 respectively shall be constructed per plan. If architectural design, colors, and/or materials changes during building permit review or construction, substantial conformance review by the Design Review Board is required.
3) Staff shall consult with Design Review Board Member Langdon for proposed street tree species selection.
4) Metal surface material shall not exceed 10% area of the facing of the building. At building permit review, a calculation shall be provided demonstrating proposed metal surface material percentage.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution ratifying the DRB approval of Project 2025-0404 for a 114 unit mixed use building.

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

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Date: July 28, 2026
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Attachments:A. Draft City Council Resolution
B. Site Photographs
C. Design Review Board Certificate of Action
D. Site Development Plan Notice of Decision No. 2026-03 E. Project Plans
F. Color and Materials Board

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ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-__

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

RATIFYING THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL OF PROJECT
2026-0404; A NEW 114 UNIT MIXED-USE BUILDING ON A VACANT LOT

AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PALM AVENUE AND ALLISON

AVENUE IN THE CD-D (DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL/URBAN DESIGN

OVERLAY) ZONE AND DOWNTOWN VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
(APN 494-402-23-00)
WHEREAS, project applicant, CityMark Development, submitted an application for Design Review to construct a 114 unit mixed-use building on a vacant lot at the southwest corner of Palm Avenue and Allison Avenue (APN 494-402-23-00) (“Project”); WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa has strategic goals to promote a high quality of life that current and future residents can afford to call home; WHEREAS, the Design Review Board of the City of La Mesa received and considered a staff report on the Project;
WHEREAS, the Design Review Board of the City of La Mesa did hold a duly noticed public meeting on March 9, 2026, and accepted public testimony in considering the Project; WHEREAS, on March 9, 2026, the Design Review Board of the City of La Mesa issued a Certificate of Action recommending approval of the Project; WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Mesa did receive and consider a staff report on the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Mesa did hold a duly noticed public meeting on July 28, 2026, and accepted public testimony in considering the Project.

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

1. The proposed design meets the intent of the Urban Design Program and Downtown Village Specific Plan policies.

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

3. 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.

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

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

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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

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Docusign Envelope ID: F118C8CC-EED1-86A1-815D-51F5B063FD99

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Docusign Envelope ID: F118C8CC-EED1-86A1-815D-51F5B063FD99 4/2/2026
4/2/2026

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ATTACHMENT D

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Zone + Overlays: CD-D
Downtown CommercialUrban Design Overlay
Building Height Maximum: 46' per Zoning Ordinance (Zone CD)Required Setbacks: Front (Palm Ave): 10' above Level 2 Side (Alley): N/ASide (Bio-retention): N/ARear (P.L. at Bank): N/A Plans: Downtown Village Specific Plan
Allowed Units Based on
Density:
95 units (see Affordable Density Bonus Analysis and Base Density Calculation at end of Affordable Homes Bonus Program Report) Open Space Required: NoneOpen Space Provided: 6,170 SF
Owner: CityMark Development
3818 Park BoulevardSan Diego, CA 92103Tel: (619) 231-1161Contact: Russ HaleyEmail: [email protected] Architect: Studio E Architects
2258 First AvenueSan Diego, CA 92101Tel: (619) 235-9262Contact: Eric NaslundEmail: [email protected] Civil Engineer: Pasco Laret Suiter & Associates
1911 San Diego Avenue, Ste 100San Diego, CA 92110Tel: (858) 259-8212Contact: Tadd DolfoEmail: [email protected] Landscape Architect: McCullough Landscape
3605-B Fifth AvenueSan Diego, CA 92103Tel: (619) 296-3150Contact: David McCulloughEmail: [email protected] Project Name: CityMark PalmProject Address: Palm Avenue & Allison Avenue La Mesa, CA
Project Description:Primary Occupancy: Residential, R-2Existing Site Use:

Assessor's Parcel Number: 494-402-23
Gross Site Area: 37,989 SF (0.87 Acres)Net Site Area:Unit Summary: Unit Type Area LOFT ALOFT BLOFT CLOFT DSTU-ASTU-BSTU-CSTU-D1BR-A1BR-B1BR-C2BR-A2BR-B2BR-C2BR-D2BR-E2BR-F37,989 SF (0.87 Acres)Surface Parking LotCityMark Palm is a new mixed-use development consisting of a five-story building with ~114 rental residential units and ~2,560 SF of ground-floor retail in downtown La Mesa, CA. It provides ~72 residential parking stalls in a ground-level garage, which is covered by a level 2 amenity deck for resident use. Other amenities include a resident lobby, a common room for resident use, and secure bike storage.The project will utilize the CA State Density Bonus for Affordable Housing Development and will provide 5 very-low-income units (5.3% of Base Density of 95 units). The CA State Density Bonus allows for 20% bonus units above the Base Density, which adds 20% of 95 units--19 additional units--for a total of 114 units. The other ~109 units will be rented at market rate.Site scope also includes onsite storm water management and landscaping.

Proposed Site Use: Mixed-Use Residential
Quantity
Studio
One-Bedroom
Two-Bedroom
870 SF954 SF855 SF954 SF750 SF587 SF617 SF460 SF720 SF740 SF763 SF1,124 SF1,145 SF1,084 SF1,029 SF1,106 SF1,042 SF 11114481347816412444
17 (15%)49 (43%)44 (39%)
TOTAL UNITS 114 (100%)
Affordable Units:

Market-Rate UnitsGross Leasable Retail:Building Gross Area:Building Height:
5 Very-Low-Income Units (50% AMI) (5.3% of Base Density of 95)5 Total Designated Affordable Units (5.3% of Base Density of 95)109 Units2,560 SF151,408 SF54'-0" - 60' - 0"The following units shall be affordable (5 total):1-BR Units (2): 202, 2032-BR Units (2): 308, 408Studios (1): 224 Loft 4 (4%)
Required Parking: Per California Assembly Bill 2097 (AB2097), there is no minimum automobile parking requirement on a residential, commercial or other development project located within one-half mile of a major transit stop. Since Project is within one-half mile of La Mesa Blvd Trolley Station, Project is exempt from parking requirement.

Provided Parking: 47 Residential Standards Stalls (2 EV) 22 Residential Compact Stalls (4 EV)2 ADA Standard Stalls (1 EV)1 ADA Van-Accessible Stall (1 EV)Total Provided: 72 Stalls (8 EV)22 Compact Stalls / 72 Total Stalls =30.5% Compact Stalls

SITE LOCATION
ROUTE 125
NORTH

UNIVERSITY
AVE
LA
M
ESA
BLVD
EL
CAJON
BLVD
I-8
Construction Type: V-A (Levels 2-5) Over I-A (Level 1)Fire Sprinklers: Automatic Fire Sprinkler System will be designed to NFPA 13 Standards
5% of units will be affordable units deed restricted to Very-Low Income tenants (5 units, 5.3% of Base Density), therefore waivers are allowed per CA State Law, Government Code Section 65915. (LMMC 24.053.040)1. Height2. Third Story Setback3. Multi-Level Parking Standard at Grade4. No addition of 1' width to Parking Stalls adjacent to columns (see 3/A1.1)5. No designated Guest Parking stalls6. Residential at Ground Floor7. Building frontage placed on the property line along public streets8. Awning material5% of units will be affordable units deed restricted to Very-Low Income tenants (5 units, 5.3% of Base Density), therefore one incentive is allowed per CA State Law, Government Code Section 65915. (LMMC 24.053.040)1. N/A REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF LA MESA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:THOSE PORTIONS LOT "C"; AND LOTS 13, 14, 15, AND 16 IN BLOCK 1 OF LA MESA SPRINGS, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 786, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF SAID COUNTY RECORDER SEPTEMBER 6, 1894; TOGETHER WITH THAT PORTION OF ORANGE AVENUE ADJOINING SAIDPORTIONS OF LOTS 13, 14, 15 AND 16 ON THE NORTH AS VACATED AND CLOSED TO PUBLIC USE IN RESOLUTION NO. 10755, RECORDED JUNE 19, 1969 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 110016 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:BEGINNING AT THE MOST SOUTHERLY CORNER OF PARCEL A OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE, CITY OF LA MESA PROJECT 2021-42, RECORDED JULY 22, 2022 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2022-0301492 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, SAID POINT BEING THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SPRING STREET WITH THE NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE 20 FOOT ALLEY ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 786, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY SEPTEMBER 6, 1894;THENCE NORTH 63 o 55' 20" EAST ALONG SAID NORTHWESTERLY
BOUNDARY OF SAID ALLEY A DISTANCE OF 138.09 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;THENCE NORTH 26 o 40' 40" WEST A DISTANCE OF 210.00 FEET
THENCE NORTH 63
o 55' 20" EAST A DISTANCE OF 67.74 FEET
THENCE NORTH 25
o 58' 16" EAST A DISTANCE OF 89.80 FEET
THENCE NORTH 89
o 15' 00" EAST A DISTANCE OF 104.00 FEET
THENCE NORTH 26
o 04' 40" EAST A DISTANCE OF 255.31 FEET
THENCE SOUTH 63
o 55' 20" WEST A DISTANCE OF 161.91 FEET TO THE
TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION OF SAID LOT "C" DESCRIBED IN THE ALLISON AVENUE REALIGNMENTGRANT DEED TO THE CITY OF LA MESA RECORDED JUNE 19, 1969, RECORDER'S AS INSTRUMENT NO. 110015 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY.THIS DESCRIPTION IS COMPLIANT WITH PROVISIONS OF THE SUBDIVISION MAP ACT AS EVIDENCED BY THAT CERTAIN CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE, CITY OF LA MESA PROJECT 2021-42, RECORDED JULY 22, 2022 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2022-0301492 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY.

APN: 494-402-23-00
Deferred submittals shall be provided for the following building components/elements:Fire Alarm System* (NFPA 72)Fire Sprinkler System and Manual Wet Standpipe Systems (NFPA 13)Emergency Responder Radio Coverage (if required based on testing)*Fire Alarm System to include Low Frequency Sounders in Sleeping Rooms as required byBuilding Code and NFPA 72.The General Contractor shall provide submittal documents for deferred submittal items, not the individual subcontractor/consultant. The submittal documents shall be submitted to the Project Architect for review and approval prior to submitting to the Building Official.Deferred submittal documents, in addition to the seal of the responsible Engineer, shall bear the shop drawing approval stamps of the Project Architect, Engineer of Record, and the General Contractor on all sheets of plans and cover of the calculations.Submittal documents for deferred submittal items shall be submitted in a timely manner that allows a minimum of thirty calendar days for the initial plan review turn-around. All comments related to the deferred submittal must be addressed to the satisfaction of the Building Official prior to approval of the submittal items.Deferred submittal items shall not be fabricated/installed until their design and submittal documents have been approved by the Building Official.Provide two copies of deferred submittal documents for final approval.

Project
THE PICTORIAL AND GRAPHIC EXPRESSIONS DISPLAYED WITH THIS WORK ARE COPYRIGHTED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, TITLE 17, U.S. CODE. UNDER SECTION 106 OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT, THE ARCHITECT SHALL MAINTAIN THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF THE REPRODUCTION, DISPLAY OR ANY DERIVATION OF THIS WORK. 10/10/24 Planning Submittal 1 6/20/25 Planning Submittal 2 10/16/25 Planning Submittal 3 Title Sheet
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Sheet Index
Title SheetTS1 Title SheetCivilC1.0 Existing Conditions & EasementsC2.0 Proposed Grading & Utility PlanLandscapeL000 Cover SheetL100 Construction NotesL101 Landscape Construction Plan - Level 1L102 Landscape Construction Plan - Level 2L103 Landscape RenderingsL104 Materials and FinishesL110 Construction DetailsL300 Planting NotesL301 Planting Plan - Level 1L302 Planting Plan - Level 2L310 Planting Details ArchitecturalA0.1 Site PlanA0.2 Site Plan - Fire AccessA0.3 Open Space PlanA1.1 Level 1 Floor PlanA1.1L Lighting and Conceptual Signage PlanA1.1M Level 1 Mezzanine Floor PlanA1.2 Level 2 Floor PlanA1.3 Level 3 Floor PlanA1.4 Level 4-5 Floor PlanA1.5 Roof PlanA2.1 3D ViewsA3.1 Building ElevationsA3.2 Building ElevationsA3.3 Building SectionsA6.0 Color and Materials BoardA7.0 Code Analysis Planning Submittal 3
Zone Data
Project TeamProject Information
Parking Information
Vicinity Map
Building Code DataWaivers RequestedIncentives Requested Legal Description
Deferred Approvals

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ATTACHMENT E
GYM
RETAIL

EXISTING BANK
EXISTING BUS STOP TO REMAINEXISTING CITY-OWNED BIO-RETENTION AREA WITH PLANTING. SEE LANDSCAPERESIDENTIAL ENTRYRETAIL ENRY

VEHICLE ENTRY /

EXIT GATE
ELEV
ST

PROPOSED
TRANSFORMER (3426)

EXISTING UNNAMED ALLEY
20' - 0" (ONE-WAY TRAFFIC)
(ONE-WAY TRAFFIC)

EXISTING UNNAMED ALLEY
BUILDING TO P.L.
20' - 0"
6' - 0"
P.L. TO CENTER OF R.O.W.
30' - 0"
P.L. TO CENTER OF R.O.W.
10' - 0"
LOBBY

UNIT ENTRYPROPOSED BRIDGE OVER BIO-RETENTION AREARETAIL ENRY

TRIANGLE
15' - 0" VISIBILITY

VISIBILITY TRIANGLE WITH LOW PLANTING

TRASH ROOM WITH

ROLL-UP DOOR TO ALLEY

BIKE STORAGE (ACCESSED IN GARAGE)MAILBOXES
ELEC
UP

PARCEL LOCKERS

EXISTING BANK

EXISTING FIRE HYDRANT TO REMAIN

PROPERTY LINE
209' - 7"

PROPERTY LINE
67' - 10"

PROPERTY LINE
68' - 1"

PROPERTY LINE
105' - 11"

PROPERTY LINE
162' - 1"

PROPERTY LINE
229' - 0"
BUILDING TO P.L.
3' - 11"
BUILDING TO P.L.
3' - 11"
BUILDING TO P.L.
5"
BUILDING TO P.L.
5' - 5"
BUILDING TO P.L.
1' - 6"
BUILDING TO P.L.
4' - 10" BUILDING TO P.L.
6' - 0"
BLDG OVERHANG TO P.L.
5' - 0"

BALCONY PROJECTION
10 1/2" OVER P.L., TYP.

BALCONY PROJECTION
1' - 1 1/2" MAX. OVER P.L., TYP.

BALCONY PROJECTION
4' - 0 1/2" MAX. OVER P.L.

EXISTING CMU WALL ~5'
PROPOSED 8' METAL GATE & FENCE
P.L. TO CURB
10' - 1"
6' - 6" XFMR PAD
6' - 3" XFMR PAD
SDG&E

EASEMENT TO

BE QUITCLAIMED

PER CIVIL
EXISTING UTILITIES TO REMAIN. SEE CIVILSEE LANDSCAPE FOR STREET TREES, GRATES, ETC.EXISTING STREET LIGHTS, POSTS, PARKING METERS, ETC. TO REMAIN. SEE LANDSCAPE & CIVIL.

PLANTING ALONG PERIMETER.

SEE LANDSCAPE
SEE CIVIL FOR UTILITIES, TYP.

USPS
(PENDING)

USPS PARKING
UTIL.

PROPERTY LINE AND CURB LINE

ARE IDENTICAL ALONG ALLEY
CENTER OF R.O.W.
45' - 3 3/4" P.L. TO
P.L. TO CURB
25' - 6 5/8"

TRASH EASEMENT & ENCLOSURE

REPLACED BY NEW (LARGER)

ENCLOSURE INTEGRATED WITH

BUILDING

WHITE CURB FOR USPS PARKING (PENDING APPROVAL)NEW PARKING STALL ADDED BY PROJECT AFTER ELIMINATING CURB CUT TO EXISTING PARKING LOT A0.1
2 LOFT A
LOFT B
LOFT C
LOFT D
RETAIL
19' - 5 3/4"
4 CU. YD. DUMPSTER PER EDCO STANDARDS
65 GALLON CART

PER EDCO

STANDARDS
18' - 1 1/4"
5' - 1"
4' - 8"
8 1/4"
5' - 4"
2' - 8"
6' - 9"
3"
2' - 1"
3"
6' - 9"
FLOOR OF ENCLOSURE SHALL BE CONCRETE. CONCRETE PAD SHALL BE PROVIDED OUTSIDE OF ENCLOSURE ENTRANCE, UTILIZING EXISTING CONCRETE WHERE FEASIBLE Project
THE PICTORIAL AND GRAPHIC EXPRESSIONS DISPLAYED WITH THIS WORK ARE COPYRIGHTED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, TITLE 17, U.S. CODE. UNDER SECTION 106 OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT, THE ARCHITECT SHALL MAINTAIN THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF THE REPRODUCTION, DISPLAY OR ANY DERIVATION OF THIS WORK. 10/10/24 Planning Submittal 1 6/20/25 Planning Submittal 2 10/16/25 Planning Submittal 3 Site Plan
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NORTH
Keynotes
2 1/4" = 1'-0" Enlarged Plan - Public Trash Enclosure

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W/D
W/DW/D

W/D W/D W/D W/D
W/D
W/D
W/D
W/D

W/D W/D
W/D

W/DW/DW/D
W/D
W/D
W/D

W/D W/D W/DW/D W/D W/D

ONYX SEAT, BY BABMAR

ONYX LOVESEAT, BY BABMAR

ONYX LOVESEAT, BY BABMAR
UP

OPEN TO
BELOW
2 Bedroom B
205
2 Bedroom C
206
2 Bedroom E
213
1 Bedroom A
204
1 Bedroom A
203
1 Bedroom A2
202
2 Bedroom A
201
1 Bedroom C
226
2 Bedroom A
228
Studio C
225
Studio B
215
1 Bedroom A
216
2 Bedroom A
217
1 Bedroom A
219
1 Bedroom C
220
2 Bedroom A
218
ST
BOH
1 Bedroom A
227
Studio C
221
ST
BOH
ELEV
1 Bedroom A
222
2 Bedroom C
210
Studio A
214
2 Bedroom C
209
944 SF
Common Area
BOH
DN
UP
BOH
Kitchen
TV Lounge
2 Bedroom D
211
1 Bedroom B
212
2 Bedroom F
208
5' - 9"
Studio D
224
Pool Table

COURTYARD COMMON

OPEN SPACE
4,450 SF
177 SF PRIVATE TERRACE 104 SF PRIVATE TERRACE 84 SF PRIVATE TERRACE 72 SF PRIVATE

TERRACE
82 SF PRIVATE

TERRACE
177 SF PRIVATE TERRACE 104 SF PRIVATE TERRACE 84 SF PRIVATE TERRACE 72 SF PRIVATE

TERRACE
79 SF PRIVATE

TERRACE
ST
719 SF
GYM
?
ELEV
ELEC
RES.

ADA
RES.

ADA
VAN
LOBBY
TURNAROUND
1540 SF
3400 SF
UP
TRASH
BIKES
MAIL

LEASING
MAIL
WC
Open Space per notes above
Open Space Required: 0 SFOpen Space Provided: 6,170 SF at Courtyard Amenity Project
THE PICTORIAL AND GRAPHIC EXPRESSIONS DISPLAYED WITH THIS WORK ARE COPYRIGHTED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, TITLE 17, U.S. CODE. UNDER SECTION 106 OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT, THE ARCHITECT SHALL MAINTAIN THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF THE REPRODUCTION, DISPLAY OR ANY DERIVATION OF THIS WORK. 10/10/24 Planning Submittal 1 6/20/25 Planning Submittal 2 10/16/25 Planning Submittal 3 Open Space
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Keynotes
1 1" = 20'-0" Open Space Plan - Level 1
Legend - Open Space PlanOpen Space Summary
NORTH
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1 A3.1
ST
719 SF
GYM
A3.1
2 A3.2
6 A3.2
10 A3.2
7 3426
XFMR
PAD
ELEV
ELEC
EV
RES.

ADA
RES.

ADA
EV
RES.

ADA
VAN
26' - 4"
LOBBY
TURNAROUND
15' - 0"
15' - 0"
A3.2
11 A3.2
9 8
TRASH
1 A3.3
2 A3.3
BIKES
MAIL

LEASING
MAIL
WC

CITY-OWNED TRASH EASEMENT &

ENCLOSURE TO BE REPLACED BY NEW
(LARGER) ENCLOSURE INTEGRATED

WITH BUILDING

PROPOSED TRANSFORMER
9' - 7"
UTIL.
9' - 0"8' - 0"9' - 0" 24' - 0"

VEHICLE ENTRY / EXIT GATE
9' - 0"8' - 0"9' - 0" 9' - 0"8' - 0"9' - 0" 9' - 0"9' - 0" 9' - 0"8' - 0"9' - 0" 9' - 0" 9' - 0" 9' - 0" 8' - 0" 9' - 0" 9' - 0" 10' - 10"9' - 0" 8' - 0"
9' - 0" 9' - 0" 8' - 0" 9' - 0" 9' - 0" 9' - 0" 9' - 0" 8' - 0" 9' - 0" 9' - 0"9' - 0" 9' - 0"8' - 0"9' - 0" 9' - 0"8' - 0"9' - 0" 9' - 0" 9' - 0" 9' - 0" 9' - 0" 8' - 0" 9' - 0" 9' - 0" 8' - 0" 9' - 0" 24' - 0"
9' - 0" 8' - 0" 9' - 0" 9' - 0"8' - 0"9' - 0" EV COMPACT EV

COMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACT

COMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACT
EV

COMPACT

COMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACT
18' - 0" 18' - 0"
9' - 0" 9' - 0" 9' - 0" 8' - 0" 9' - 0" 9' - 0"9' - 0" 9' - 0"8' - 0"9' - 0" 9' - 0"8' - 0"9' - 0" 9' - 0" 8' - 0" 9' - 0" 9' - 0" 8' - 0" 9' - 0" 9' - 0" 9' - 0"

COMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACT

COMPACT

COMPACT
18' - 0"
18' - 0"
EV

COMPACT

BUILDING DIMENSION
203' - 9"
BUILDING TO P.L.
5' - 4 1/2" BUILDING TO P.L.
5"
BUILDING TO P.L.
3' - 11 1/2"

BUILDING DIMENSION
70' - 0"
BUILDING TO P.L.
21' - 5 1/2"
47' - 1" BUILDING DIMENSION
BUILDING TO P.L.
6' - 1"

BUILDING DIMENSION
215' - 7 1/2"
PROPOSED BRIDGE OVER BIO-RETENTION AREAEXISTING CITY-OWNED BIO-RETENTION AREA WITH PLANTING. SEE LANDSCAPE A1.1
2 18' - 0"
A1.1
3 EGRESS ROUTE

EGRESS ROUTE
6' - 6"

BUILDING DIMENSION
143' - 2" 13' - 6"
EV
USPS
EV
5' - 1" 19' - 11"
6' - 6 1/2"
RETAIL
LOFT A
LOFT B
LOFT C
LOFT D
RETAIL

STORAGE
WC
675 SF + 279 SF954 SF TOTAL
576 SF + 279 SF855 SF TOTAL
625 SF + 329 SF954 SF TOTAL
1,050 SF
569 SF + 301 SF870 SF TOTAL
1,510 SF
27' - 2"
65' - 5"
21' - 0"
36' - 10"
28' - 4"
13' - 10"
22' - 10"
Wall/Floor/Ceiling/Roof type tag, see sheet A8.1Door tag, see sheet A7.1Window/Storefront tag, see sheet A7.1KeynoteProperty lineMatch lineConcrete wall per structuralFire partition - 1 HRFire barrier - 2 HRFire barrier - 1 HRFire wall - 2 HRNew wallExisting wall 101
A
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Egress Path

1. When shown in plan, all dimensions are to face of stud, face of concrete, centerline of columns, or centerline of wall assemblies, U.N.O.

2. Do not scale drawings. Written dimensions govern. 3. All clear dimensions are not to be adjusted without approval of the Architect.

4. See site plan for overall site dimensions and notes not shown.5. All grid lines indicate center of structural wall or face of structural material, U.N.O.

6. Window types and locations shall be as per building plans, not enlarged plans.

7. See enlarged plans for dimensions, tags, keynotes, notes, etc. not shown.

8. Refer to Civil and Structural for level one finish floor elevations.9. See finish legend for typical finishes, U.N.O.10. See reflected ceiling plans for locations and dimensions of soffited areas.

11. Provide and install min. 2x flat wood blocking or min. 16GA metal strapping per mfr. for all bath accessories, handrails, cabinets, towel bars, bike racks, wall mounted fixtures or equipment and any other items attached to walls.

12. All changes in floor materials occur at centerline of door or framed openings unless otherwise indicated on the drawings.

13. At areas of transition between different wall assemblies, continue thickest layer of substrate or finish to provide a flush finished surface in all directions to nearest perpendicular surface (wall, ceiling, etc.), U.N.O.

14. Provide batt insulation at interior walls for acoustic purposes at corridors, bathrooms, laundry rooms and party walls where occurs, U.N.O.

15. All blockouts in slabs, walls, footings and P.T. slabs where occur shall be coordinated and provided, even if not specifically shown on drawings.

16. Occupiable spaces, habitable spaces and corridors shall have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet 6 inches. Bathrooms, toilet rooms, kitchens, storage rooms and laundry rooms shall be permitted to have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet. (CBC Sec. 1208.2)

17. Door jambs are located 4” from perpendicular wall U.N.O.18. Exterior walking surfaces exposed to weather at courtyards, plazas, terraces or balconies that are on an accessible route shall have a maximum one-fourth unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (2- percent) slope in any direction.

19. Exterior walking surfaces exposed to weather shall have a minimum one-eighth unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (1-percent slope) slope for positive drainage U.N.O. Refer to plans for slopes and area drains.

20. Concrete structural decks at podiums may have various finish surfaces, such as concrete topping slab, traffic coating, cobble, synthetic turf or other finish material that is exposed to weather. Concrete structural decks may have areas that are flat, stepped and sloped. Refer to plans for extent of these areas, slopes and area drains.

OVERHEAD COILING DOOR
10' - 0" SECONDARY ACCESS VIA MIN.
3' WIDE DOOR
25"
1"
25"
10"
81"
3"
81"
4 CU. YD.

DUMPSTER PER

EDCO STANDARDS
65 GALLON CART PER EDCO STANDARDS
32"
3 CU. YD.

DUMPSTER PER

EDCO STANDARDS
(ORGANICS) 43"
1"
56"
18' - 0"
1' - 10"
9' - 0"
10' - 10"
FORD F-150 (LARGE TRUCK) NOTE: La Mesa Parking Standards may classify this typical parking stall as Compact due to its proximity to a Post (concrete column), but this exhibit show that the stall provides 10'-10" width in the area where car doors open, which is very generous (even for the large truck shown). For this reason, we ask that this stall be considered Standard rather than Compact. Approximately 45 stalls have this configuration, and if considered Compact, this would require significant redesign and loss of parking stalls to comply with City requirements for 50% max. Compact allotment.

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THE PICTORIAL AND GRAPHIC EXPRESSIONS DISPLAYED WITH THIS WORK ARE COPYRIGHTED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, TITLE 17, U.S. CODE. UNDER SECTION 106 OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT, THE ARCHITECT SHALL MAINTAIN THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF THE REPRODUCTION, DISPLAY OR ANY DERIVATION OF THIS WORK. 10/10/24 Planning Submittal 1 6/20/25 Planning Submittal 2 10/16/25 Planning Submittal 3 Level 1 Floor
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1 1/16" = 1'-0" Level 1 Floor Plan
Legend - Floor PlanGeneral Notes - Floor Plan
Keynotes
NORTH
2 1/8" = 1'-0" Enlarged Plan - Trash Room
3 1/8" = 1'-0" Enlarged Plan - Typical Parking Stall
Unit Schedule - Per Level
Level Name Count
Level 1 Loft 4Level 1: 4Level 2 1 Bedroom 10Level 2 2 Bedroom 11Level 2 Studio 5Level 2: 26Level 3 1 Bedroom 13Level 3 2 Bedroom 11Level 3 Studio 4Level 3: 28Level 4 1 Bedroom 13Level 4 2 Bedroom 11Level 4 Studio 4Level 4: 28Level 5 1 Bedroom 13Level 5 2 Bedroom 11Level 5 Studio 4Level 5: 28114 Unit Schedule - Totals
Name Count %
1 Bedroom 49 43%2 Bedroom 44 39%Loft 4 4%Studio 17 15%
114 100%
Parking Schedule - Residential
Type Count
EV - Residential ADA 2EV - Residential Compact 4EV - Residential Standard 2Residential ADA 1Residential Compact 18Residential Standard 45 72 72 Residential Stalls / 114 Units =0.63 Parking Ratio22 Compact Stalls / 72 Total Stalls = 30.5% Compact Stalls

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1 A3.1
A3.1
2 A3.2
6 A3.2
10 A3.2
7 A3.1
53 A3.2
11 A3.2
9 8
1 A3.3
2 A3.3

BUILDING DIMENSION
203' - 9"
BUILDING TO P.L.
5' - 4 1/2" BUILDING TO P.L.
5"
BUILDING TO P.L.
3' - 11 1/2"

BUILDING DIMENSION
70' - 0"
BUILDING TO P.L.
21' - 5 1/2"
156' - 8"
L1 NORTHFF= 544.50'L2FF= 560.70'
1' - 0"
15' - 2 1/2"
7' - 0" 7' - 6"
8 1/2"

SECTION DIAGRAM AT LOFT UNITS
REFER LEVEL 1

FLOOR PLAN
675 SF + 279 SF954 SF TOTAL
576 SF + 279 SF855 SF TOTAL
625 SF + 329 SF954 SF TOTAL
569 SF + 301 SF870 SF TOTAL
LOFT A
LOFT B
LOFT C
LOFT D
Wall/Floor/Ceiling/Roof type tag, see sheet A8.1Door tag, see sheet A7.1Window/Storefront tag, see sheet A7.1KeynoteProperty lineMatch lineConcrete wall per structuralFire partition - 1 HRFire barrier - 2 HRFire barrier - 1 HRFire wall - 2 HRNew wallExisting wall 101
A
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Egress Path