La Mesa City Council
September 8, 2026

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Survey. A copy of the survey and the responses can be found in Appendix D – Stakeholder Survey Responses.

Table PR-10.02: Agency, Groups, and Organizations who Participated Agency, Group,
or Organization
Agency, Group, or
Organization Type
What Section of the
Plan was addressed by
consultation?
Briefly describe how the
organization was consulted.

What are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas of improved
coordination?
2-1-1 San Diego Community Information
Exchange (CIE)
Needs Assessment,
Market Analysis
Provided localized data to
inform the Consolidated Plan.

County of San
Diego Health
and Human
Services
Agency,
Housing and
Community
Development
Services
Other Government –
County
Needs Assessment,
Market Analysis
Consulted with various agencies
in the county government to
inform them of the
development of the
Consolidated Plan.

Regional Task
Force on
Homelessness
Continuum of Care
Needs Assessment,
Market Analysis
Provided localized data to
inform the Consolidated Plan.

San Diego
Building
Electrification
Coalition
Local Advocacy Group Needs Assessment
Responded to stakeholder
survey to provide insight on
community needs.

La Mesa First
United
Methodist
Church
Local Nonprofit
Organization
Needs Assessment
Responded to stakeholder
survey to provide insight on
community needs.

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Pacific Energy
Policy Center Local Advocacy Group Needs Assessment
Responded to stakeholder
survey to provide insight on
community needs.

Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting No agency or organization was purposely excluded from providing input on the Consolidated Plan.

Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Table PR-10.03: Other Local, Regional, and Federal planning efforts Name of Plan Lead Organization
How do the goals of your Strategic
Plan overlap with the goals of each
plan?
City of La Mesa Housing
Element, 2021-2029 City of La Mesa
The Housing Element is the Staterecognized strategy for addressing the City’s housing needs. This
Consolidated Plan aligns with the goals
outlined in the Housing Element.

Climate Action Plan City of La Mesa
The Climate Action Plan is the City’s
long-range roadmap to reduce
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in
the categories of energy,
transportation, solid waste, water, and
green infrastructure. This
Consolidated Plan aligns with the goals
outlined in the Climate Action Plan.

Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(l))
As previously noted, the City participates in various regional planning efforts and groups aimed at enhancing coordination in the delivery of housing and community development-related programs and services in the San Diego region. The City will continue to work with other County

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CDBG entitlement jurisdictions, as well as local stakeholders, to address shared priorities and maximize the impact of available funding and resources.

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1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting As part of the Plan Needs Assessment, the City held an advertised community meeting, at the La Mesa Community Center. The meeting took place on December 17, 2024. At the meeting, attendees received extensive information about the Consolidated Plan, the citizen participation process, HUD requirements for an entitlement city, the amount of funding that the City anticipates receiving, and how the City could use those funds. The City and its consultants facilitated small group discussions during which the attendees’ feedback on community needs was recorded on worksheets. The feedback received during the public workshop included improving infrastructure, recreational spaces, and facilities, expanding access to affordable housing, and providing local services to support vulnerable populations.

Additionally, a Community Needs Assessment Survey was conducted and was available both online and via hard copy. The City received more than 56 individual responses to the survey. A copy of the survey can be found in Appendix C – Community Needs Assessment Survey Responses. A public notice was posted on the City’s website and printed in the Daily Transcript at least 14 days prior to the City Council public hearing on June 10, 2025, to review the draft Consolidated Plan and open a 30-day public comment period. Notice of the public review and comment period was advertised through a publication in the Daily Transcript, direct email notification, and on the City’s website. The draft Consolidated Plan was available on the City website and at the La Mesa Public Library and City Hall during the 30-day public comment period held from June 11, 2025, to July 11, 2025. [INSERT NUMBER] comments were received during the 30-day public review period. A second public notice was posted on the City’s website and printed in the Daily Transcript at least 14 days prior to both public hearings held at City Council on June 10, 2025, and July 8, 2025. The Consolidated Plan was unanimously approved by the City Council on July 8th, 2025. [INSERT NUMBER] public comments were received at both hearings and are included in Appendix F of the Consolidated Plan.

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Citizen Participation Outreach
Table PR-15.01: Citizen Participation Outreach
Mode of
Outreach Target of Outreach
Summary of
Response/
Attendance
Summary of Comments
Received
Summary of
Comments Not
Accepted and
Reasons
URL
(If
applicable)
In-person
community
meeting on
December
17, 2024
Nontargeted/broad
community
4 attendees
Home repair, affordable
housing, mental health
services, and community
clean-up were identified
as needs by attendees.

All comments
were accepted.

Presentation
slides are
provided in
Appendix B.

Online Survey
Nontargeted/broad
community
56 responses
Infrastructure, homeless
services, and
development of
affordable housing were
identified as the three
areas of greatest
community need by
survey respondents.

All comments
were accepted.

URL closed;
survey and
responses
provided in
Appendix C
Online survey Key stakeholders 8 responses
Survey respondents
identified affordable
housing and homeless
services as top needs.

All comments
were accepted.

URL closed;
survey and
responses
provided in
Appendix D
Public
hearing to
receive
comments on
draft
Consolidated
Plan and
2025-26
Nontargeted/broad
community
X public
comments
were
received in
support of
the
Consolidated
Plan and
[TBD]
All comments
were accepted.

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Mode of
Outreach Target of Outreach
Summary of
Response/
Attendance
Summary of Comments
Received
Summary of
Comments Not
Accepted and
Reasons
URL
(If
applicable)
Annual
Action Plan
on June 10,
2025
2025-26
Annual
Action Plan.

Public
comment
period from
June 11 to
July 11, 2025
Nontargeted/broad
community
X public
comments
were
received in
support of
the
Consolidated
Plan and
2025-26
Annual
Action Plan.
[TBD]
All comments
were accepted.

Public
hearing on
July 8, 2025
Nontargeted/broad
community
X public
comments
were
received in
support of
the
Consolidated
Plan and
2025-26
Annual
Action Plan.
[TBD] All comments
were accepted.

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Needs Assessment
NA-05 Overview
Needs Assessment Overview
The primary source of data used in this needs assessment is HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) tabulations, which are based on the U.S Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) data and incorporate HUD-specified criteria relating to housing needs, HUD-defined income limits, and household types. This Needs Assessment predominantly uses data drawn from CHAS’s most recent dataset (2017-2021). The information contained in this section informs the preparation of La Mesa’s housing and community development priorities and both five- and one-year investment strategies.

Both Area Median Income (AMI) and HUD Area Median Family Income (HAMFI) are represented in this Consolidated Plan and are essentially equivalent when discussing populations and households with lower incomes. HAMFI is the HUD-specific term for what is broadly referred to as AMI. Where the term AMI is used in this Consolidated Plan, assume it refers to HAMFI. Table NA05.01 represents the 2024 HUD Income Limits for the San Diego-Carlsbad, CA MSA, in which La Mesa is included.

The HUD Area Median Family Income (HAMFI) categories used in this report are as follows:
• Extremely low income: 0 to 30 percent of HAMFI
• Very low income: 30 to 50 percent of HAMFI
• Low income: 50 to 80 percent of HAMFI
• Moderate income: 80 to 100 percent of HAMFI
• Upper income: 100 percent of HAMFI and above
Table NA-05.01: San Diego County AMI Limits, 2024
County
Area
Median
Income:
$119,500
Income
Category
Number of Persons in Household
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Extremely
Low $31,850 $36,400 $40,950 $45,450 $49,100 $52,750 $56,400 $60,000 Very Low $53,050 $60,600 $68,200 $75,750 $81,850 $87,900 $93,950 $100,000 Low $84,900 $97,000 $109,150 $121,250 $130,950 $140,650 $150,350 $160,050 Median $83,650 $95,600 $107,550 $119,500 $129,050 $138,600 $148,200 $157,750 Moderate $100,400 $114,700 $129,050 $143,400 $154,850 $166,350 $177,800 $189,300

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Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2024 According to 2021 CHAS data, 24,475 households reside in La Mesa, of which 44 percent are owner households (10,860 households) and 56 percent are renter households (13,615 households).

However, these figures vary according to income category, as shown in Table NA-05.02 below.

Table NA-05.02 shows that 67 percent of renter households earn low incomes up to 80 percent HAMFI (9,145 of 13,615 households), compared to 34 percent of owner households (3,655 of 10,860 households). Collectively, 52 percent of all households in La Mesa are lower income (12,800 of 24,475 households).

Table NA-05.02: Household Income Distribution
Income Category Owner Renter Total
Distribution of
Owner
Households
Distribution of
Renter
Households
<= 30% HAMFI 900 3,380 4,280 8% 25%
>30% to <=50% HAMFI 1,145 2,565 3,710 11% 19%
>50% to <=80% HAMFI 1,610 3,200 4,810 15% 24%
>80% to <=100% HAMFI 1,265 1,620 2,885 12% 12%
>100% HAMFI 5,940 2,855 8,795 55% 21%
Total Number of
Households
10,860
(44%)
13,615
(56%)
24,475 100% 100%
Source: CHAS, 2017-2021
The data in Table NA-05.03 highlights the prevalence of housing problems among households in La Mesa. The four housing problems outlined in the HUD CHAS data are defined in narrow terms as follows:
• Substandard Housing Unit – Lacks Complete Kitchen Facilities. A complete kitchen consists of a sink with running water, a stove or range, and a refrigerator. • Substandard Housing Unit – Lacks Complete Plumbing Facilities: Complete plumbing consists of hot and cold running water, a flush toilet, and a bathtub or shower.

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• Cost-Burdened Household: Monthly housing costs exceed 30 percent of monthly income.

A household is severely cost-burdened if its monthly housing costs exceed 50 percent of its monthly income. Note that, for renters, housing costs include contract rent and utilities.

For owners, housing costs include mortgage payments, utilities, association fees, insurance, and real estate taxes.
• Overcrowded Household: More than one person per room. Severe overcrowding is more than 1.5 persons per room.

As shown in Table NA-05.03, 46 percent of all households in the city experience one of the four defined housing problems (11,295 of 24,475 households). However, when broken down by tenure, renters face a significantly higher rate of housing problems compared to homeowners, with 59 percent of renter households affected versus 30 percent of homeowner households.

Table NA-05.03: Housing Problems
Owner Renter Total
Distribution of
Owner
Households
Distribution of
Renter
Households
Household has at least 1 of
4 Housing Problems 3,225 8,070 11,295 30% 59%
Household has none of 4
Housing Problems OR cost
burden not available, no
other problems.
7,640 5,545 13,185 70% 41%
Total Number of Households 10,860 13,615 24,475 100% 100% Source: CHAS, 2017-20121
The data in Table NA-05.04 highlights the prevalence of Severe Housing Problems among households in La Mesa. As noted above, Severe Housing Problems, as defined by HUD, include severely inadequate and/or incomplete kitchen and plumbing, spending over 50 percent of income on housing costs (severely cost-burdened), and extreme overcrowding (more than 1.5 persons per room). HUD considers a household to have a Severe Housing Problem if they have one or more of these four problems.

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As shown in Table NA-05.04, 24 percent of all households in La Mesa experience at least one of the four Severe Housing Problems (5,975 of 24,475 households). Notably, renters are disproportionately affected, with 35 percent experiencing severe housing problems compared to 11 percent of homeowners.

Table NA-05.04: Severe Housing Problems
Owner Renter Total
Distribution
of Owner
Households
Distribution
of Renter
Households
Household has at least 1 of 4
Severe Housing Problems 1,240 4,735 5,975 11% 35%
Household has none of 4
Severe Housing Problems OR
cost burden not available, no
other problems
9,620 8,880 18,500 89% 65%
Total Number of Households 10,860 13,615 24,475 100% 100% Source: CHAS, 2017-2021

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Table NA-05.05 below shows the various levels of cost burden experienced by homeowners and renters in La Mesa. Overall, it shows that 44 percent of all households are burdened with housing costs (10,730 of 24,475 households). However, cost burden is a greater problem for renters – 56 percent of renters are cost-burdened, while 29 percent of homeowners are cost-burdened.

Table NA-05.05: Housing Cost Burden
Owner Renter Total
Distribution
of Owner
Households
Distribution
of Renter
Households
Cost Burden <=30% 7,660 5,815 13,475 71% 43%
Cost Burden >30% to <=50% 2,015 3,775 5,790 19% 28%
Cost Burden >50% 1,130 3,810 4,940 10% 28%
Cost Burden not available 50 215 265 0% 2%
Total Number of Households 10,860 13,615 24,475 100% 100% Source: CHAS, 2017-2021
The following three tables collectively illustrate the total number of households experiencing housing problems, categorized by income level and tenure (owners vs. renters). The data reveals that most households earning low incomes (up to 80 percent HAMFI), regardless of tenure, are affected by at least one of the four housing problems. Overall, 76 percent of households with low incomes face at least one of the four identified housing problems (9,765 of 12,800 households).

Renters are more likely than homeowners to encounter housing challenges. Specifically, 82 percent of renter households with low incomes experience at least one of these issues, compared to approximately 61 percent of homeowner households with low incomes.

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Table NA-05.06: Housing Problems by Income Level, All Households Income Category
Household
has at least
1 of 4
Housing
Problems
Household
has none of
4 Housing
Problems
OR cost
burden not
available,
no other
problems
Total
Distribution
of
Households
with at least
1 of 4
Housing
Problems
% of
Households in
Income
Category with
at least 1 of 4
Housing
Problems
<= 30% HAMFI 3,500 780 4,280 31% 82%
>30% to <=50% HAMFI 2,900 805 3,710 26% 78%
>50% to <=80% HAMFI 3,365 1,450 4,810 30% 70%
>80% to <=100% HAMFI 845 2,040 2,885 7% 29%
>100% HAMFI 690 8,110 8,795 6% 8%
Total Number of Households 11,295 13,185 24,475 100%
Source: CHAS, 2017-2021

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Table NA-05.07: Housing Problems by Income Levels, Renters Only Income Category
Household
has at least
1 of 4
Housing
Problems
Household
has none of
4 Housing
Problems
OR cost
burden not
available,
no other
problems
Total
Distribution
of
Households
with at
least 1 of 4
Housing
Problems
% of
Households
in Income
Category
with at
least 1 of 4
Housing
Problems
<= 30% HAMFI 2,795 585 3,380 35% 83%
>30% to <=50% HAMFI 2,300 260 2,565 29% 90%
>50% to <=80% HAMFI 2,430 770 3,200 30% 76%
>80% to <=100% HAMFI 390 1,230 1,620 5% 24%
>100% HAMFI 155 2,700 2,855 2% 5%
Total Number of Households 8,070 5,545 13,615 100%
Source: CHAS, 2017-2021

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Table NA-05.08: Housing Problems, Owners Only
Income Category
Household
has at least
1 of 4
Housing
Problems
Household has
none of 4 Housing
Problems OR cost
burden not
available, no other
problems
Total
Distribution
of
Households
with at least
1 of 4
Housing
Problems
% of
Households
in Income
Category
with at least
1 of 4
Housing
Problems
<= 30% HAMFI 705 195 900 22% 78%
>30% to <=50%
HAMFI 600 545 1,145 19% 52%
>50% to <=80%
HAMFI 935 680 1,610 29% 58%
>80% to <=100%
HAMFI 455 810 1,265 14% 36%
>100% HAMFI 535 5,410 5,940 17% 9%
Total Number of
Households 3,225 7,640 10,860 100%
Source: CHAS, 2017-2021

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The following three tables provide an overview of households that are cost-burdened, categorized by income level. Again, a household is considered cost-burdened if its housing costs exceed 30 percent of its income and is considered severely cost-burdened if its housing costs exceed 50 percent of its income. As shown in Table NA-05.09, 44 percent of households in La Mesa are costburdened (10,740 households). Of the cost-burdened households, 88 percent earn a low income of up to 80 percent of HAMFI (9,440 households). Furthermore, 20 percent of households are severely cost-burdened (4,940 households). Of the severely cost-burdened households, 98 percent earn a low income (4,820 households).

Table NA-05.09: Cost Burden by Income Level, All Households Income Category Cost
Burden
> 30%
Cost
Burden
> 50%
Total Of
Households
w/ Cost
Burden
>30%
Of
Households
w/ Severe
Cost
Burden
>50%
Of
Income
Category
>30%
Of
Income
Category
>50%
<= 30% HAMFI 3,365 2,640 4,280 31% 53% 79% 62%
>30% to <=50%
HAMFI
2,840 1,685 3,710 26% 34% 77% 45%
>50% to <=80%
HAMFI
3,235 495 4,810 30% 10% 67% 10%
>80% to <=100%
HAMFI
765 40 2,885 7% 1% 27% 1%
>100% HAMFI 535 80 8,795 5% 2% 6% 1%
Total Number of
Households
10,740 4,940 24,475 100% 100%
Source: CHAS, 2017-2021

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Table NA-05.10 shows the cost burden for renters by income category. Of the 13,615 renter households in La Mesa, 56 percent are cost-burdened (7,585 households), and 28 percent are severely cost-burdened (3,810 households). Additionally, renters with incomes up to 80 percent of HAMFI represent 95 percent of cost-burdened renter households (7,225 households) and 100 percent of severely cost-burdened renter households (3,810 households).

Table NA-05.10: Cost Burden, Renters
Income Category Cost
Burden
> 30%
Severe
Cost
Burden
> 50%
Total Of
Households
w/ Cost
Burden >30%
Of
Households
w/ Severe
Cost Burden
>50%
Of
Income
Category
>30%
Of
Income
Category
>50%
<= 30% HAMFI 2,660 2,185 3,380 35% 57% 79% 65%
>30% to <=50%
HAMFI
2,250 1,305 2,565 30% 34% 88% 51%
>50% to <=80%
HAMFI
2,315 320 3,200 31% 8% 72% 10%
>80% to <=100%
HAMFI
310 0 1,620 4% 0% 19% 0%
>100% HAMFI 50 0 2,855 1% 0% 2% 0%
Total Number of
Households
7,585 3,810 13,615 100% 100%
Source: CHAS, 2017-2021

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Table NA-05.11 shows the cost burden for homeowners by income category. Of the 10,860 homeowner households in La Mesa, 29 percent are cost-burdened (3,145 households), and 10 percent are severely cost-burdened (1,130 households). Additionally, homeowners with incomes up to 80 percent of HAMFI represent 70 percent of cost-burdened houseowner households (2,210 households) and 89 percent of severely cost-burdened homeowner households (1,010 households).

Table NA-05.11: Cost Burden by Income Level, Owners
Income Level Cost
Burden
> 30%
Severe
Cost
Burden >
50%
Total Of
Households
w/ Cost
Burden
>30%
Of
Households
w/ Severe
Cost Burden
>50%
Of
Income
Category
>30%
Of
Income
Category
>50%
<= 30% HAMFI 700 455 900 22% 40% 78% 51%
>30% to <=50%
HAMFI
590 380 1,145 19% 34% 52% 33%
>50% to <=80%
HAMFI
920 175 1,610 29% 15% 57% 11%
>80% to <=100%
HAMFI
455 40 1,265 14% 4% 36% 3%
>100% HAMFI 480 80 5,940 15% 7% 8% 1%
Total Number of
Households
3,145 1,130 10,860 100% 100%
Source: CHAS, 2017-2021
2-1-1 Data for Clients Living in La Mesa
2-1-1 San Diego is a free, confidential, 24/7 service connecting San Diego County residents to community, health, and disaster resources. By dialing 211 or visiting their website, individuals can access help with housing, food, healthcare, utility assistance, and more. This Consolidated Plan incorporates data collected from La Mesa residents who utilized 2-1-1 services between July 2023 and June 2024 (FY 2023-24). The inclusion of this data enhances the City’s understanding of community needs and gaps in services, especially those that may not have been fully captured

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through traditional community engagement efforts. The information gathered includes demographic and socioeconomic indicators, as well as details on the referral types and associated services.

Between July 2023 and June 2024, a total of 3,514 La Mesa residents accessed services through 2- 1-1, resulting in 6,909 referrals to various providers. As shown in Figure NA-05.01, the largest age group utilizing 2-1-1 were individuals aged 30 to 39, representing 22 percent of clients. Most clients identified as women (66 percent), and 39 percent of households included children. While non-Hispanic White/Caucasian individuals make up 52 percent of La Mesa’s population, they account for only 39 percent of clients. Similarly, individuals identifying as Hispanic or Latino are 28 percent of the city’s population, but they represent only 22 percent of clients. In contrast, Black/African American residents, who represent just 8 percent of the city’s population, made up 21 percent of the inquiries.

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Figure NA-05.01: 2-1-1 Clients Living in La Mesa – Demographics Source: 2-1-1 San Diego, FY 2023-24

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Figure NA-05.02 indicates that most 2-1-1 clients had at least some college education (49 percent); however, 35 percent reported being unemployed, and an additional 17 percent reported being disabled and/or unable to work. More than 80 percent of clients reported earning an extremely low income (less than 30 percent of AMI).

Figure NA-05.02: 2-1-1 Clients Living in La Mesa – Socioeconomic Indicators Source: 2-1-1 San Diego, FY 2023-24

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In FY 2023-24, the 3,514 La Mesa residents who utilized 2-1-1 services reported a total of 10,211 needs. As shown in Figure NA-05.03 below, needs related to housing and utilities accounted for the largest share of these needs (45 percent). The next commonly identified need was income support and employment (11 percent).

Figure NA-05.03: 2-1-1 Clients Living in La Mesa – Needs Source: 2-1-1 San Diego, FY 2023-24
Figure NA-05.04 shows that, of the 90 assessments conducted for La Mesa clients with nutrition needs in FY 2023-24, 46 percent reported being often concerned that their food supply would run out, and 50 percent indicated that they often experienced running out of food. Additionally, 75 percent reported having to meet other basic needs before they could pay for nutrition needs.

Figure NA-05.04: 2-1-1 Clients Living in La Mesa – Nutrition Assessment Source: 2-1-1 San Diego, FY 2023-24

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Figure NA-05.05 shows that, of the 251 assessments conducted for La Mesa clients with housing needs in FY 2023-24, 82 percent of the clients reported an immediate housing need. Additionally, 407 clients were identified as experiencing some form of homelessness.

Figure NA-05.05: 2-1-1 Clients Living in La Mesa – Housing Assessments Source: 2-1-1 San Diego, FY 2023-24

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Figure NA-05.06 shows that, of the 164 assessments conducted for La Mesa clients with utilityrelated needs in FY 2023-24, 78 percent of clients noted that their utility bill represented more than 25 percent of their income, and 9 percent reported having their utilities shut off. Additionally, 84 percent reported that at least one of their utility bills was past due.

Figure NA-05.06: Utility Referrals
Source: 2-1-1 San Diego, FY 2023-24
2-1-1 Data for Clients with Domestic Violence-Related Needs Living in San Diego County To protect the confidentiality of the small number of 2-1-1 San Diego clients with domestic violence-related needs, specific data, demographics, and statistics regarding these clients are only available at the countywide level and cannot be disaggregated for individual cities, including La Mesa. For this Consolidated Plan, countywide data is included to provide a broader understanding of domestic violence-related needs within the region. While this data does not offer city-specific insights, it serves as an important indicator of the prevalence and nature of domestic violence challenges across San Diego County and helps inform strategies to address these issues at both the regional and local levels.

Between July 2023 and June 2024, 2-1-1 San Diego reported receiving calls from 3,668 clients in San Diego County who shared that they were experiencing domestic violence. Of these clients, 82 percent were female, and they were most commonly between the ages of 30 and 39 (33 percent).

The following figure shows that 44 percent of the 3,668 clients experiencing domestic violence had children. In terms of racial demographics, 38 percent of the clients were White, which is less than their share of the population in San Diego County (43 percent according to 2023 5-Year ACS Data).

Similarly, persons who identify as Hispanic represent 29 percent of clients, which is less than their

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share of the population (34 percent). In contrast, while Black/African Americans constitute only 4 percent of the population, they represent 22 percent of the clients.

Figure NA-05.07: 2-1-1 Clients with Domestic Violence-Related Needs in San Diego County - Demographics

Source: 2-1-1 San Diego, FY 2023-24

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Figure NA-05.08 below indicates that approximately 47 percent of clients reported having some college education, while 48 percent identified as unemployed. An additional 17 percent reported being unable to work or having a disability. Furthermore, 88 percent of clients reported earning an extremely low income, underscoring the significant economic challenges often faced by survivors of domestic violence.

Figure NA-05.08: 2-1-1 Clients with Domestic Violence-Related Needs in San Diego County – Socioeconomic Indicators

Source: 2-1-1 San Diego, FY 2023-24

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In FY 2023-24, the 3,668 County residents with domestic violence-related needs who utilized 2-1- 1 services reported a total of 8,608 needs, of which 55 percent were related to housing needs.

More specifically, 45 percent of the needs were related to seeking domestic violence shelters.

These calls resulted in 7,135 total referrals, most commonly to the YWCA of San Diego County (Becky’s House Emergency Shelter), Shaback Altruistic, and Community Resource Center (Carol’s House).

Figure NA-05.09: 2-1-1 Clients with Domestic Violence-Related Needs in San Diego County – Client Needs

Source: 2-1-1 San Diego, FY 2023-24

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Figure NA-05.10 shows that, of the 110 assessments conducted for County clients with both domestic violence-related needs and nutrition needs in FY 2023-24, 59 percent reported being often concerned that their food supply would run out, and 61 percent indicated that they often experienced running out of food. Additionally, 72 percent reported having to meet other basic needs before they could pay for nutrition needs.

Figure NA-05.10: Domestic Violence Referrals Nutrition
Source: 2-1-1 San Diego, FY 2023-24
Figure NA-05.11 shows that, of the 878 assessments conducted for County clients with both domestic violence-related needs and housing needs in FY 2023-24, 90 percent of the clients reported an immediate housing need—additionally, 1,155 individuals identified as experiencing some form of homelessness.

Figure NA-05.11: 2-1-1 Clients with Domestic Violence-Related Needs in San Diego County – Housing Assessment
Source: 2-1-1 San Diego, FY 2023-24

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Figure NA-05.12 shows that, of the 96 assessments conducted for County clients with both domestic violence-related needs and utility-related needs in FY 2023-24, 87 percent of clients noted that their utility bill represented more than 25 percent of their income, and 4 percent reported having their utilities shut off. Additionally, 84 percent reported that at least one of their utility bills was past due.

Figure NA-05.12: 2-1-1 Clients with Domestic Violence-Related Needs in San Diego County – Utility Assessments

Source: 2-1-1 San Diego, FY 2023-24

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Figure NA-05.13 below provides a map of the zip codes of San Diego County residents experiencing domestic violence who utilized 2-1-1 services in FY 2023-24.

Figure NA-05.13: Domestic Violence Referrals – Referrals by Zip Code

Source: 2-1-1 San Diego, FY 2023-24
If the PJ will establish a preference for a HOME TBRA activity for persons with a specific category of disabilities (e.g., persons with HIV/AIDS or chronic mental illness), describe their unmet need for housing and services needed to narrow the gap in benefits and services received by such persons. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2) (ii))
This section is not applicable, as the City does not administer a HOME Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program.

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NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs - 91.415, 91.215 (f) Describe the jurisdiction’s need for public facilities:

Public facilities offer a range of services for all residents and typically include libraries, community centers, youth centers, and facilities that address the needs of the residents, including LMI residents. Public facilities improvements have been identified as an important objective of the CDBG program.

How were these needs determined?
Public facilities needs were identified through multiple sources, including City Council goals, community and stakeholder meetings, and responses to surveys distributed to the community and identified stakeholders.

In the Community Needs Assessment Survey, the community identified the top three following public facility needs:
• Parks and recreation facilities
• Youth centers
• Community centers
Describe the jurisdiction’s need for public improvements:

Public improvements typically include upgrades or expansions to streets, curbs and gutters, sewer and drainage systems, streetlights, and sidewalks. In general, these are eligible activities for CDBG funds within qualifying census tracts. Proposed infrastructure projects are documented in the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which is updated annually through the budget process.

How were these needs determined?
Public improvement needs were identified through multiple sources, including City Council goals, community and stakeholder meetings, and responses to surveys distributed to the community and identified stakeholders.

The community identified the top three following public improvement needs:
• Trees/urban greenspace
• Street lighting

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• Public safety improvements
Describe the jurisdiction’s need for public services:

An essential part of the City’s five-year plan is to provide services for those in the most critical need. These programs are designed to fill voids due to a household’s lack of resources or lack of direct access to these necessities.

How were these needs determined?
Public services needs were identified through multiple sources, including City Council goals, community and stakeholder meetings, and responses to surveys distributed to the community and identified stakeholders.

The community identified the top three public service needs:
• Mental health services
• Emergency preparedness
• Childcare centers and services
Based on the needs analysis above, describe the State's needs in Colonias This section is not applicable, as the jurisdiction does not represent the State.

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Housing Market Analysis
MA-05 Overview
Housing Market Analysis Overview
As of 2023, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) estimates that La Mesa has a total of 26,247 housing units, representing a 2.1 percent increase since 2018. A detailed breakdown by unit type is shown in Table MA-05.01 below.

Table MA-05.01: Housing Units by Type
2018 2023 Percentage
Change
Single Family - Detached 12,233 11,072 -9.5%
Single Family - Attached 1,710 2,950 72.5%
Multifamily 11,465 11,922 4.0%
Mobile Homes 303 303 0.0%
Total 25,711 26,247 2.1%
Source: SANDAG, 2018 and 2023

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As shown in Table MA-05.02 below, median single-family home sales prices increased significantly throughout San Diego County between 2019 and 2024. As of July 2024, the median home sales price in La Mesa was $997,500, reflecting a 64 percent increase since July 2019.

Table MA-05.02: Regional Median Single-Family Home Sales Prices Urban County July 2019
Year to Date
July 2024
Year to Date
% Change
Coronado $2,050,000 $3,002,500 +46%
Del Mar $2,000,000 $3,447,500 +72%
Imperial Beach $615,000 $925,000 +50%
Lemon Grove $473,000 $763,000 +61%
Poway $785,000 $1,396,000 +78%
Solana Beach $1,475,600 $2,850,500 +93%
HOME Cities July 2019
Year to Date
July 2024
Year to Date
% Change
Carlsbad $979,500 $1,804,400 +84%
Encinitas $1,415,000 $2,199,800 +55%
La Mesa $608,800 $997,500 +64%
San Marcos $689,800 $1,115,000 +62%
Santee $540,000 $850,000 +57%
Vista $548,200 $944,000 +72%
San Diego Region July 2019
Year to Date
July 2024
Year to Date
% Change
$647,000 $1,058,000 +64%
Source: Greater San Diego Association of Realtors, 2019 and 2024

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In previous Consolidated Plans, the City utilized the Housing Opportunity Index (HOI) to measure the percentage of homes affordable to households earning the median income. However, the HOI has since been retired, with the final report published in the fourth quarter of 2023. The National Association of Home Builders has replaced the HOI with the Cost of Housing Index (CHI), which provides a clearer representation of the housing cost burden on families with low and moderate incomes in local markets. Both the HOI and CHI are provided below in Tables MA05.03a and MA-05.03b, respectively.

As shown in Table MA-05.03a, the HOI indicates that only about 4 percent of homes in the San Diego region are affordable to a household earning a median income. The CHI introduces two new metrics: the percentage of a typical family’s income required for a mortgage payment, and the percentage of a low-income household’s income needed for a mortgage payment. As shown in Table MA-05.03b, in the San Diego region, 70 percent of a typical family’s income would be needed for a mortgage payment, and 141 percent of a low-income family’s income would be needed.

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Table MA-05.03a: Housing Opportunity Index by Affordability Rank, 4th Quarter 2023 California Metro Area HOI 4th Qtr
2023 Share of
Homes
Affordable
for Median
Income
Median
Family
Income
(000s)
4th Qtr
2023
Median
Sales Price
(000s)
4th Qtr 2023
Affordability Rank
National Regional
Santa Cruz-Watsonville 11.6 132.8 950 222 55
Santa Rosa-Petaluma 11.2 128.1 760 224 56
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara 7.1 181.3 1,400 232 63
Salinas 6.6 100.4 835 233 64
Napa 5.7 129.6 841 234 65
San Francisco-San MateoRedwood City*5.7 173.2 1,446 234 65 San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles 5.5 113.1 812 236 67
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad 4.0 116.8 828 239 70
Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine* 2.9 127.8 1,085 240 71
Los Angeles-Long BeachGlendale* 2.7 98.2 850 241 72
*Indicate Metropolitan Divisions. All others are Metropolitan Statistical Areas.

Source: National Association of Home Builders, 2024

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Table MA-05.03b: Cost of Housing Index by Affordability Rank, 3rd Quarter 2024 Metropolitan Statistical Area CHI
Low-Income
CHI
Median Home
Price (000’s)
Median Family
Income (000’s)
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara 85% 170% 1,900 184.3
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley 68% 137% 1,309 159.8
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad 70% 141% 1,010 119.5
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario 51% 102% 590 97.5
Fresno 43% 86% 430 84.3
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom 42% 83% 560 113.3
Note: CHI is the percentage of a typical family’s income needed for a mortgage payment. Low-income CHI is the percentage of a low-income family’s income needed for a mortgage payment, with low income being defined as 50 percent of the AMI.

Source: National Association of Home Builders, 2024
The primary source of information on rental costs in the San Diego Region is the Southern California Rental Housing Association (SCRHA), which conducts two surveys of rental properties per year. In the spring of 2024, approximately 6,000 surveys were sent out to rental property owners and managers throughout San Diego County. Note that although this survey sampled a broad variety of rental housing, it was not a scientific sampling. According to SCRHA, La Mesa’s current average rental vacancy rate is 4.0 percent, with average rents as shown in Table MA05.04. High rental costs in La Mesa and throughout San Diego County continue to pose challenges for residents, particularly those with low to moderate incomes, underscoring the ongoing need for affordable housing initiatives in the region.

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Table MA-05.04: Average Rents
Bedroom Size Spring 2023 Spring 2024 % Increase/
(Decrease)
Studio No Data
Available
No Data
Available
--
1 Bedroom $1,842 $1,720 -6.6%
2 Bedrooms $2,699 $2,083 -22.8%
3+ Bedrooms $3,334 $1,900 -43.0%
Source: Southern California Rental Housing Association, 2024 La Mesa’s housing stock is significantly older than the housing stock in the other HOME Consortium cities. Approximately 74 percent of housing units in the city were constructed before 1980. The age of the housing stock indicates a potential need for continued code enforcement, property maintenance, and housing rehabilitation programs to stem housing deterioration.

Many housing units in La Mesa are showing a need for rehabilitation. The scope of rehabilitation needed ranges from minor to substantial. However, with reduced CDBG funds and the loss of redevelopment funds, the City has limited ability to provide rehabilitation assistance. The County no longer provides a direct HOME allocation to participating jurisdictions in the HOME Consortium, and the County is not using HOME funds to provide ownership of residential rehabilitation activities.

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MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets - 91.410, 91.210(f) Introduction
La Mesa, known as the "Jewel of the Hills," is a vibrant city in San Diego County that actively fosters economic growth and community development. The city's strategic location, with access to major freeways and trolley lines, enhances its appeal to businesses and residents alike.

The retail sector is a cornerstone of La Mesa's economy, with Grossmont Center serving as a major shopping destination. Established in 1961, Grossmont Center hosts a diverse array of retailers, restaurants, and entertainment venues, contributing significantly to local employment and commerce.

In recent years, La Mesa has demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses. The La Mesa Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program (LEAP), launched in partnership with the East County Economic Development Council and the Small Business Development Center, has empowered numerous entrepreneurs to establish businesses within the city. Since its inception in June 2022, LEAP has facilitated the creation of 18 new businesses, providing training and grants to support their growth for cohorts 1 and 3. For cohort 3, the city shifted to assist existing brick-and-mortar businesses and has granted a total of 33 existing businesses through cohort 3.

The city also prioritizes the revitalization of its downtown area. The ongoing update of the Downtown Village Specific Plan aims to enhance the area's vibrancy, safety, and communityoriented atmosphere. Community workshops have been conducted to gather input, ensuring that the development aligns with residents' visions and needs.

La Mesa's dedication to economic development is further evidenced by its Business Development Handbook, which provides comprehensive guidance for new and expanding businesses.

Additionally, the city's Economic Development Newsletter offers regular updates on city news, workforce development programs, funding opportunities, and training relevant to business owners.

Through these initiatives, La Mesa continues to strengthen its economic landscape, supporting a diverse range of industries and fostering a thriving community for its residents.

Economic Development Market Analysis
The tables in this section provide U.S. Census Bureau and ACS data regarding the economic development market in La Mesa.

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Table MA-45.01: Business Activity
Business Sector Number
of
Workers
Number
of Jobs
Share of
Workers
%
Share of
Jobs %
Jobs Less
Workers
%
Administration & Support, Waste
Management and Remediation
1,606 736 6.3% 3.3% -3.0%
Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction 109 10 0.4% 0.0% -0.4% Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 2,415 2,661 9.5% 11.9% 2.4% Construction 1,594 1,156 6.3% 5.2% -1.1%
Education and Health Care Services 6,879 9,816 27.1% 43.9% 16.8% Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 1,462 1,366 5.8% 6.1% 0.3% Information 480 44 1.9% 0.2% -1.7%
Manufacturing 1,633 380 6.4% 1.7% -4.7%
Other Services 764 816 3.0% 3.6% 0.6%
Professional, Scientific, Management
Services
2,978 1,063 11.7% 4.8% -6.9%
Public Administration 1,363 246 5.4% 1.1% -4.3%
Retail Trade 2,439 3,587 9.6% 16.0% 6.4%
Transportation and Warehousing 937 357 3.7% 1.6% -2.1%
Wholesale Trade 717 139 2.8% 0.6% -2.2%
Total 25,376 22,377 100% 100% 0%
Note: In the “Jobs less workers %” column, a negative number reflects an oversupply of labor for the sector (more workers than jobs), and a positive number reflects an undersupply of labor (more jobs than workers).

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2021 Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics OnTheMap (number of workers is based on where workers live; the number of jobs is based on where workers are employed; both analyses are based on primary jobs)

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Table MA-45.02: Labor Force
Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 33,091
Civilian Employed Population 16 years and over 30,940
Unemployment Rate 6.5%
Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 9.9%
Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-64 5.9%
Source: 2018-2022 ACS [Tables DP03 and B23001]
Table MA-45.03: Travel Time
Travel Time Number of Commuters Percentage
< 30 Minutes 17,694 65%
30-59 Minutes 7,790 29%
60 or More Minutes 1,685 6%
Total 27,169 100%
Source: 2018-2022 ACS [Table B08303]

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Table MA-45.04: Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 25 to 64 Years) Educational Attainment In Labor Force
Not in Labor Force
Civilian Employed Unemployed
Less than a high school graduate 1,139 157 561
High school graduate
(includes equivalency)
4,173 208 1,049
Some college or associate's
degree 9,581 730 2,917
Bachelor's degree or higher 11,041 581 1,388
Source: 2018-2022 ACS [Table B23006]
Table MA-45.05: Educational Attainment by Age
Educational Attainment Age
18–24 yrs 25–34 yrs 35–44 yrs 45–65 yrs 65+ yrs
Less than 9th grade 32 64 201 283 532
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 523 232 444 633 256
High school graduate, GED, or
alternative 1,491 1,679 1,232 2,604 1,745
Some college, no degree 2,067 3,226 2,516 3,991 2,284
Associate's degree 119 1,406 823 1,660 1,072
Bachelor's degree 585 3,548 2,097 3,051 1,655
Graduate or professional degree 73 1,298 1,599 1,529 1,485 Source: 2018-2022 ACS [Table B15001]

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Table MA-45.06: Educational Attainment – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Less than a high school graduate $30,127
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $40,990
Some college or associate’s degree $46,572
Bachelor's degree $78,790
Graduate or professional degree $88,766
Source: 2018-2022 ACS [Table B20004]
Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within your jurisdiction?
Based on the Business Activity Table (Table MA-45.01), the three sectors with the greatest number of jobs in La Mesa are Education and Health Care Services, Retail Trade, and Arts, Entertainment, and Accommodations. All three sectors were the top-employing sectors during the last Consolidated Plan period as well. In terms of the labor force, the largest share of workers are employed in the Education and Health Care Services sector (27 percent).

In several sectors, the number of workers exceeds the number of jobs, meaning that residents employed in these sectors are commuting to other jurisdictions to work. For example, there are only 1,063 Professional, Scientific, and Management Services jobs in the city, but 2,978 workers.

At the other end of the spectrum, there are more jobs than workers in some sectors, such as the Education and Health Care Services sector, demonstrating that more people are commuting into the city for work. Overall, there are about 25,376 workers in La Mesa but just 22,377 jobs (a 13 percent discrepancy).

As shown in Table MA-45.02, the overall unemployment rate in La Mesa is 6.5 percent, according to 2022 5-Year ACS data. However, California Employment Development Department data from December 2024 suggests that the overall unemployment rate is 4.2 percent. The low unemployment rate reflects a robust local economy. Unemployment is notably higher among younger workers, with a rate of 9.9 percent for those aged 16 to 24, compared to workers aged 25 to 64 (5.9 percent).

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Table MA-45.03 highlights commuting patterns for La Mesa workers. Most workers commute less than 30 minutes (65 percent). Only 6 percent of workers travel more than an hour to work.

This figure is consistent with regional patterns in San Diego County, where 7 percent of commuters travel more than one hour. Longer commute times are associated with higher transportation costs, increased greenhouse gas emissions, and a range of negative health impacts.

Educational attainment strongly correlates with labor force participation and employment rates.

As shown in Table MA-45.04, of the population aged 25 to 64 years old with less than a high school diploma, 30 percent are not participating in the labor force. In contrast, only 11 percent of individuals with a bachelor’s degree or higher are not in the labor force. This data indicates that higher education levels increase the likelihood of employment.

The relationship between education and earnings is clear. As shown in Table MA-45.06, median earnings for La Mesa residents aged 25 years old and above without a high school diploma are $30,127. In contrast, high school graduates earn a median income of $40,990, representing a 36 percent increase. Earnings continue to rise with higher education levels. Those with a bachelor’s degree have median earnings of $78,790, and individuals with a graduate or professional degree have median earnings of $88,766. This data underscores the significant economic benefits of obtaining a high school diploma, college degree, or higher education credential.

Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community:

Workforce development and infrastructure improvements remain a top priority among community members who provided feedback during the development of the Consolidated Plan.

In the Community Needs Survey, respondents identified business building repairs/improvements, grants and loans to small businesses, and job creation and retention as the top economic development needs in La Mesa. These findings underscore the importance of targeted economic support and infrastructure enhancements to sustain and grow the local economy.

In September 2023, the City Council adopted the 2023-2028 Citywide Strategic Plan, which outlines key areas of focus and strategies to address these priorities. Among the established goals, the City emphasized the importance of investing in infrastructure to meet community needs and expanding economic development opportunities to support local businesses. Key strategies from the Ciyt’s Strategic Plan include:

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• Ensure City streets, facilities, and public green spaces are well-maintained; • Support infrastructure improvements that promote all modes of mobility; • Continue Civic Center improvements;
• Pursue capital resources to fund public amenities;
• Improve communication with the public regarding street and facility improvements and Impacts;
• Develop a roadmap to enhance technology resources citywide; and • Develop and enhance parks, trails, and recreational facilities to better serve residents.

Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as planned local or regional public or private sector investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect job and business growth opportunities during the planning period. Describe any needs for workforce development, business support or infrastructure these changes may create.

La Mesa is a much sought-after business location due to its regional centrality and vast transportation network, which includes three major freeways and two trolley lines. The City is served by the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) bus service and features five trolley stations:

Spring Street, La Mesa Boulevard, 70th Street, Amaya, and Grossmont. This robust transportation network broadens La Mesa’s trade area, enhances its attractiveness to potential employees, and draws more customers and a quality workforce to local businesses.

The City of La Mesa is undertaking a series of significant infrastructure and community improvement projects, as outlined in the 2023-2028 Citywide Strategic Work Plan, to enhance economic opportunities, improve public safety, and elevate the overall quality of life for residents. These initiatives aim to support job creation, business growth, and community vitality.

Efforts to enhance the Downtown Village and other commercial areas include updating the Downtown Village Specific Plan to support thriving economic centers and improving outdoor dining regulations to create vibrant public spaces that benefit businesses. Additionally, the city has allocated $250,000 in ARPA funding to expand its public art program, fostering cultural vibrancy and attracting visitors and businesses alike. In January 2024, the City Council approved funding for three exciting mural projects that have since been completed and are now on display for all to enjoy: The Walkway of the Stars mural update, the Lemon Avenue Parking Lot Mural, and the Collier Park Mural. These vibrant works of art enhance the beauty of public spaces while deterring graffiti.

Infrastructure improvement projects play a key role in La Mesa's strategy. The Lemon Avenue Parking Lot Upgrades will expand parking capacity and increase revenue for Downtown Village businesses. The La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Connections (LMBSWC) project, funded in part by a

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$4.0 million Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant awarded by the State of California Department of Transportation through SANDAG's regional ATP allocation, focuses on improving pedestrian and cyclist safety while promoting active transportation. The City is also pursuing capital resources to fund public amenities, such as storm drain replacements, to prevent overflows and enhance infrastructure resilience. Additionally, efforts to improve ADA accessibility will eliminate barriers to mobility and foster inclusive public spaces, further supporting local businesses and residents.

To support small businesses, the city offers the Façade and Property Improvement Grant Program, providing up to $25,000 for exterior enhancements, including new awnings, signage, painting, lighting, and landscaping. This program aims to revitalize commercial properties and elevate the city’s aesthetic appeal. The Façade and Property Improvement Grant Program is now in its fourth year, having completed 25 façade grant projects to date, with another 21 projects currently in process.

Furthermore, in 2019, the La Mesa City Council established the La Mesa Village Enhancement Fund Program. The goal of the program is to support the business community and enhance the vibrancy of the Downtown Village by providing funding for non-profit organizations and businesses to conduct events, promotions, programs, or advertising activities within the boundaries of Parking District Number One. A key program requirement is that applications for funding must demonstrate a community benefit to the businesses in Parking District Number One. The program is funded by 50 percent of annual net parking revenues for each funding cycle of the program.

Currently, over 1,000 housing units are pipelined for development in La Mesa, resulting in a significant number of construction employment opportunities over the next five years. Further, the additional population base resulting from the new housing will provide a ready labor force for potential employers.

Lastly, the City participates on the board of SANDAG. The most significant effort SANDAG is working on is its 5 Big Moves, a long-term vision for a bold new transportation system throughout the County. The 5 Big Moves are:
• Complete Corridors
• Transit Leap
• Mobility Hubs

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• Flexible Fleets
• Next Operating System (Next OS)
A redesigned and expansive regional transportation system will undoubtedly bring about economic impacts and affect the workforce and businesses. Further investment through the 5 Big Moves will have a major economic impact on the City.

How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction?
La Mesa’s employment landscape is characterized by a significant portion of its workforce employed in sectors such as education and health care services, as well as professional, scientific, and management services. These industries often require specialized skills and higher education credentials, contributing to higher earning potential for residents employed in these fields.

Despite the availability of lower-skilled jobs in sectors such as Retail Trade and Arts, Entertainment, and Accommodation, residents with less than a college degree may face challenges in securing higher-paying positions. This disparity is reflected in the higher unemployment rates among individuals without post-secondary education, even amidst the city's relatively low overall unemployment rate of 4.2 percent as of December 2024.

The educational attainment of La Mesa residents is notably high, with a significant majority having completed at least some college. This educational profile, combined with the nature of local employment opportunities, suggests a pattern of residents commuting to surrounding jurisdictions for employment. In contrast, non-residents commute to La Mesa to fill lower-skilled positions.

Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by Workforce Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan.

The San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP) is a non-profit organization that provides workforce development services and job training programs across the San Diego region, including areas near La Mesa. SDWP operates a network of career centers in partnership with co-located organizations, offering job seekers and businesses a wide range of services. These services include career counseling, upskilling opportunities, and comprehensive support services.

Annually, SDWP serves over 70,000 individuals through its career centers, with one center located in nearby El Cajon, providing accessibility for La Mesa residents.

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One of SDWP’s key programs, the Expanded Subsidized Employment (ESE) Program, has been instrumental in helping families achieve financial independence through immediate job placements. This program, operated in collaboration with the County of San Diego, the Public Consulting Group, and Equus, incorporates innovative, team-based case management to support participants’ success in both the short and long term.

By connecting residents with career resources and upskilling opportunities, these efforts contribute to La Mesa’s goals of fostering self-sufficiency and improving economic outcomes for its residents.

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Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)? This section is not applicable, as the City does not participate in a CEDS.

If so, what economic development initiatives are you undertaking that may be coordinated with the Consolidated Plan? If not, describe other local/regional plans or initiatives that impact economic growth.

This section is not applicable, as the City does not participate in a CEDS.

Discussion
Please see above.

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MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion
Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration")
As stated previously, the four major housing problems recognized by HUD are as follows:
• Substandard Housing Unit – Lacks Complete Kitchen Facilities. A complete kitchen consists of a sink with running water, a stove or range, and a refrigerator. • Substandard Housing Unit – Lacks Complete Plumbing Facilities: Complete plumbing consists of hot and cold running water, a flush toilet, and a bathtub or shower. • Cost-Burdened Household: Monthly housing costs exceed 30 percent of monthly income.

A household is severely cost-burdened if its monthly housing costs exceed 50 percent of its monthly income. Note that, for renters, housing costs include contract rent and utilities. For owners, housing costs include mortgage payments, utilities, association fees, insurance, and real estate taxes.
• Overcrowded Household: More than one person per room. Severe overcrowding is more than 1.5 persons per room.

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Figure MA-50.01 is a map indicating census tracts with a concentration of low-income households with any of the four severe housing problems.

Figure MA-50.01: Percentage of Low-Income Households with Any of the Four Severe Housing Problems
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2023

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Figure MA-50.02 indicates which census tracts have a concentration of cost-burdened households. Collectively, Figures MA-50.01 and MA-50.02 illustrate a correlation between census tracts that have a concentration of households with severe housing problems and households with cost burdens. Note that the severe cost burden (paying more than 50 percent of household income on housing costs) is one of the severe housing problems.

Figure MA-50.02: Percentage of Cost-Burdened Households by Census Tract Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2023

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Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low-income families are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration") For this analysis, a “racial or ethnic concentration” is any census tract in which a racial or ethnic minority group makes up 10 percent or more of the population than the city as a whole. The racial and ethnic breakdown of La Mesa is as follows:
• White alone: 51.9%
• Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 27.9%
• Two or More Races: 5.6%
• Asian alone: 6.0%
• Black/African American alone: 8.1%
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone: 0.2% Figure MA-05.03 depicts the non-white percentage of the population in each census tract in the city. The non-white population comprises approximately 48 percent of the city's population, so a census tract with a percentage of non-white population greater than 58 percent indicates a concentration of racial or ethnic minorities. These tracts are represented in darker shades of pink.

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Figure MA-50.03: Percentage of Non-White Population by Census Tract Source: Opportunity Atlas, 2010
Figure MA-50.04 indicates census tracts with a concentration of households with low incomes (earning below 80 percent of the HAMFI).

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Figure MA-50.04: Concentration of Low-Income Households by Census Tracts Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2023 What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods? The census tract south of University Avenue in southern La Mesa has a relatively high percentage of ELI households and non-White population. The socioeconomic data reflect these concentrations. According to the Opportunity Atlas, it has the second-highest poverty rate in the city (17 percent) and the lowest median household income ($40,000).

All but three census tracts south of Interstate 8 include more than 67 percent of low-income households with one of the four severe housing problems. The median household income ranges from $40,000 to $78,000. The poverty rate ranges from 8 to 18 percent.

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Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods? The neighborhood just south of University Avenue is mainly residential. This area also includes the La Mesa Springs Shopping Center in the northern corner of the census tract. The Helix Charter High School and the La Mesa Dale Elementary School are in the southern corner of the census tract. The other census tracts south of Interstate 8 include a variety of shopping centers, parks, and schools.

Are there other strategic opportunities in this area?
One of the City’s goals identified within this Consolidated Plan is public facilities and infrastructure.

Many of the block groups within this area have been identified as CDBG-qualified block groups for those types of projects. Therefore, during the annual funding process, the City can allocate CDBG funding to public facilities and infrastructure improvement projects.

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MA-60 Broadband Needs of Housing Occupied by Low- and Moderate-Income Households - 91.210(a)(4), 91.310(a)(2)
Describe the need for broadband wiring and connections for households, including low- and moderate-income households and neighborhoods.

HUD guidelines require all Consolidated Plans to include a discussion on the broadband needs of the jurisdiction and the prevalence of the digital divide, defined as the gap between households with access to computers and the internet on a regular basis and those who do not. In preparing the Consolidated Plan, the City used data from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to estimate the number of households with and without internet access.

The Internet is an essential communications and information tool, enabling users to benefit from the growing interconnectedness of business, education, commerce, and daily activity. Reliable internet access is increasingly recognized as a necessity for thriving in today’s economic environment. Communities without broadband access face significant challenges in keeping pace with the rest of the country, as limited connectivity hinders their residents’ ability to access educational and entrepreneurial opportunities online. The issue is particularly pronounced in low to moderate-income areas, where economic opportunities are already limited. Research indicates a strong correlation between expanded high-speed internet access and improved educational and employment prospects, especially in small cities and rural communities.

To assess the digital divide, the City included a question in its Community Needs Survey that asked residents to rank the importance of infrastructure needs in La Mesa. Approximately 45 percent of respondents stated that increasing access to broadband internet is a high-priority need in the city.

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Figure MA-60.01 shows broadband access across La Mesa, where broadband is defined as service with download speeds of 25 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of 3 Mbps (25/3 Mbps). As shown in the map, significant gaps in broadband coverage are minimal.

Figure MA-60.01: Map of Broadband Access
Source: California Interactive Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2021)

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In March 2024, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) raised its benchmark for highspeed fixed broadband from 25/3 Mbps to download speeds of 100 Mbps and upload speeds of 20 Mbps (100/20 Mbps). Figure MA-60.02 shows that 100 percent of units in La Mesa have access to high-speed fixed broadband with speeds of at least 100/20 Mbps.

Figure MA-60.02: Units with Fixed Broadband Access in La Mesa Source: Federal Communications Commission (data as of June 30, 2024)

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Figure MA-60.03 shows the top 10 fixed broadband providers in La Mesa and the percentage of units served by each provider.

Figure MA-60.03: Top 10 Fixed Broadband Providers in La Mesa Source: Federal Communications Commission (data as of June 30, 2024) Describe the need for increased competition by having more than one broadband Internet service provider serve the jurisdiction.

As shown in Figure MA-60.03, multiple broadband providers serve La Mesa. Having a variety of broadband internet providers fosters competition, which often leads to improved service quality, lower prices, and greater innovation in technology. It gives consumers more choices, enabling them to select a provider that best meets their needs in terms of speed, reliability, and cost.

Multiple providers can also increase network resilience, as alternative options ensure connectivity in case of service disruptions. This competitive landscape drives providers to continually enhance their offerings, ultimately benefiting both residential and business users with better overall internet services.

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MA-65 Hazard Mitigation - 91.210(a)(5), 91.310(a)(3)
Describe the jurisdiction’s increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change.

Like many Southern California communities, La Mesa is experiencing increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change. The region has seen an increase in extreme heat. Additionally, wildfires associated with higher temperatures and droughts have increased in frequency, longevity, and severity, resulting in a higher number of poor air quality days. Water availability has become scarcer due to more frequent and intense droughts and is further exacerbated by a decrease in stormwater runoff, negatively impacting the agricultural sector.

To address these challenges, the City of La Mesa has proactively implemented a range of adaptation and resilience measures. The City adopted a Climate Action Plan (CAP) in March 2018 to develop a long-range roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the categories of energy, transportation, solid waste, water, and green infrastructure. These efforts help drive down harmful emissions and support La Mesa’s vision of a community with a safe and healthy environment. The CAP committed the City to amend the plan every five years to reflect inventory and projection updates, measure revisions or additions, and identify pathways towards achievement of future targets. The most recent Climate Action Plan Update was presented to the City Council and adopted on November 26, 2024.

Describe the vulnerability to these risks of housing occupied by low- and moderate-income households based on an analysis of data, findings, and methods.

Low- and moderate-income households in La Mesa are particularly vulnerable to natural hazards exacerbated by climate change, such as wildfires and extreme heat. These households often reside in older or less resilient housing structures that may lack modern safety features, including adequate insulation, fire-resistant materials, or structural reinforcements, increasing their susceptibility to damage during natural disasters. Additionally, LMI households may be situated in areas more prone to environmental risks, such as low-lying zones susceptible to flooding or regions near wildland-urban interfaces where wildfire risks are heightened. Financial constraints further limit these households' ability to invest in protective measures like floodproofing, fire-resistant upgrades, or air conditioning to mitigate extreme heat, and they may lack sufficient insurance or savings for post-disaster recovery. Social vulnerability indices and hazard-specific risk modeling consistently identify LMI households as among the most at-risk populations in Southern California, considering factors like income, housing tenure, and access to transportation, which influence their capacity to prepare for and recover from disasters. Addressing these vulnerabilities is crucial for enhancing the resilience of LMI households in La Mesa to the growing challenges posed by climate change.

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Strategic Plan
SP-05 Overview
Strategic Plan Overview
The Strategic Plan is a guide for the City of La Mesa to establish primary objectives for CDBG funding over the next five years, beginning July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2029. The priority needs and goals established in this Strategic Plan are based on the Needs Assessment and Market Analysis of this Consolidated Plan.

Ultimately, the Strategic Plan will help achieve the City’s Consolidated Plan goals by guiding investments in La Mesa’s LMI communities. The goals are:
• Goal 1 – Improve public recreational spaces, other facilities, and infrastructure to promote a healthy, safe, accessible, and environmentally sustainable city. • Goal 2 – Expand equitable access to affordable housing through the preservation of existing units, assistance to homeowners, and fair housing services. • Goal 3 – Prevent and address homelessness by promoting access to reliable, high-quality services, including mental health services and housing resources. • Goal 4 – Provide local community services to support vulnerable populations with low to moderate incomes, including seniors and children.

The City’s Strategic Plan proposes projects and activities to meet the priorities described in the Consolidated Plan. It describes eligible programs, projects, and activities to be undertaken with anticipated funds made available over the next five years and their relationship to identified needs for infrastructure, housing, homelessness, and community and economic development.

These activities estimate the number of individuals and types of families that will benefit from the proposed activities, including special local objectives and priority needs. The projected use of funds identifies the proposed accomplishments.

The City will receive an annual funding allocation of approximately $446,016 in CDBG funds over the Consolidated Plan period.

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SP-10 Geographic Priorities - 91.415, 91.215(a)(1)
Geographic Area
Table 1 - Geographic Priority Areas
Not applicable.

General Allocation Priorities
As a relatively small jurisdiction, the City will not be allocating funding on a geographic basis.

Funding will be provided for activities and programs, as well as their alignment with the Consolidated Plan priorities and goals. However, some activities must occur within CDBG-eligible block areas. Below are the CDBG Eligible Areas in grey that are eligible for place-based CDBG activities.

Figure SP-10.01: CDBG Eligible Areas

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SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.415, 91.215(a)(2)
Priority Needs
Table SP-25.01: Priority Needs Summary
1 Priority
Need
Name
Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
Priority
Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Non-housing Community Development
Geographic
Areas
Affected
City of La Mesa
Associated
Goals
Improve public recreational spaces, other facilities, and infrastructure to promote a healthy, safe, accessible, and environmentally sustainable city.

Description Improve and provide public and community facilities, and make necessary infrastructure improvements to serve low- and moderateincome persons.

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Basis for
Relative
Priority
The highest priority for CDBG funding is capital improvements in lowerincome neighborhoods or in areas that benefit presumed low-income clients. The City has consistently committed approximately 80 percent of CDBG program funds to qualifying capital improvement projects that create long-lasting neighborhood and community benefits. Possible improvement projects for consideration include ADA upgrades and street and sidewalk improvements.
2 Priority
Need
Name
Fair Housing
Priority
Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Geographic
Areas
Affected
City of La Mesa
Associated
Goals
Expand equitable access to affordable housing through the preservation of existing units, assistance to homeowners, and fair housing services.

Description Provide fair housing services to foster equal housing opportunities.

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Basis for
Relative
Priority
Each year, the City must certify to HUD that the City is "affirmatively furthering fair housing." To promote fair housing in the community, the City contracts with a fair housing service provider to provide fair housing outreach, education, investigation, and counseling services. Currently, the Center for Social Advocacy (CSA) of San Diego County operates the City's fair housing program. The contract with CSA San Diego County helps the City meet this requirement of CDBG program implementation without the need to hire specialized staff expertise. The City's contribution to CSA San Diego County, combined with that of several other local jurisdictions, including the cities of El Cajon, Santee, National City, and Chula Vista, supports this organization and furthers fair housing goals within La Mesa and the region. 3 Priority
Need
Name
Planning and Administration
Priority
Level
High
Population Other
Geographic
Areas
Affected
City of La Mesa
Associated
Goals
Planning and Administration of programs and all goals.

Description Program regulations allow the expenditure of up to 20 percent of the annual allocation to support program administration and planning activities. For the past two years, the City has committed close to 15 percent of the annual grant to fund staff administering the CDBG program.

Basis for
Relative
Priority
Compliance with all HUD Consolidated Plan and CDBG program regulations is a requirement for participation in this program.

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4 Priority
Need
Name
Homeless Services
Priority
Level
High
Population Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Families with Children
Mentally Ill
Geographic
Areas
Affected
City of La Mesa
Associated
Goals
Homeless Services
Description Create programs to prevent and address homelessness and provide access to services.

Basis for
Relative
Priority
During the development of the Consolidated Plan, residents were asked to rank the relative importance of housing and community development needs in a survey. Additional needs were also identified at the Community Forum, including the need for mental health services and homelessness prevention services. Addressing homelessness is a high priority for the City. The Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement (HOME) Program was expanded in 2024 from two employees to four to ensure La Mesa’s unsheltered population is reached and connected to services. 5 Priority
Need
Name
Public and Community Services
Priority
Level Low

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Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Geographic
Areas
Affected
City of La Mesa
Associated
Goals
Provide local community services to support low- and moderate-income households.

Description Assist in the provision of needed public and community services for low- and moderate-income persons and those with special needs.

Basis for
Relative
Priority
The City is committed to creating a thriving community where everyone feels at home. The City provides a variety of vital public and community services through capital improvement investments, park and recreational amenities, and the provision of funding to assist businesses through the La Mesa Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program (LEAP) and the Façade and Property Improvement Grant Program. In alignment with HUD’s recommendation to not allocate funding less than $5,000 to Social Service providers due to the level of monitoring and paperwork required to make these programs, the City has prioritized the use of CDBG funding within the high-priority areas of improving facilities and infrastructure, fair housing, and program planning and administration.
6 Priority
Need
Name
Conserve the Housing Stock

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Priority
Level Medium
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Geographic
Areas
Affected
City of La Mesa
Associated
Goals
Conserve the Housing Stock
Description Conserve the existing single-family and multi-family housing stock.

Basis for
Relative
Priority
A small amount of program income funding is set aside to cover the staff cost for monitoring the loan portfolio and processing loan payoff paperwork. Program income resulting from rehabilitation loan payoffs in excess of the amount needed to fund portfolio management will be committed to other CDBG-eligible projects. Additionally, the City intends to implement programs that include the maintenance and preservation of our existing housing stock while preserving affordable housing units in the community to maintain adequate housing opportunities for residents.

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SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.420(b), 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction Anticipated Resources
Table SP-35.01: Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of
Consolidated
Plan
$
Narrative
Description
Annual
Allocation
$
Program
Income
$
Prior Year
Resources
$
Total
$
CDBG Federal Acquisition,
Administration,
and Planning,
Economic
Development,
Housing,
Public
Improvements,
Public Services
446,016 0 35,000 505,676 1,784,064 Estimated
amount
Over the
planning
period, the
budget is
based on
anticipated
annual
funding of
$446,016.

Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied While the CDBG program does not require matching funds, CDBG funds offer excellent opportunities to leverage private, local, state, and other federal funds to allow for the provision of public service activities. For example, many State housing programs have scoring criteria that reward applicants who have matching funds. In the past, La Mesa has been extremely successful in garnering matching infrastructure and transportation funds, and it will continue to seek such opportunities in the future, especially through SANDAG’s TransNet funds, Caltrans HSIP and ATP funds, and local funds from La Mesa Park & Recreation Foundation.

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If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the state that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
As the housing crisis has worsened in California, utilizing publicly owned land for affordable housing development has become an increasingly popular policy solution. In January 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order directing State agencies to inventory and assess surplus State properties for their development potential. Unfortunately, the State owns just seven surplus properties, resulting in 25 total acres, in San Diego County (none are in La Mesa). At this time, city-owned land has not been identified for use to address the needs identified in the plan. However, the City regularly reviews its real estate portfolio and assesses how properties may be best used.

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SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure - 91.415, 91.215(k) Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan, including private industry, non-profit organizations, and public institutions.

Table SP-40.01: Institutional Delivery Structure
Responsible Entity Responsible Entity
Type
Role Geographic Area
Served
City of La Mesa Government Lead Agency CDBG
Administration
Jurisdiction
County of San Diego
Housing and
Community
Development
Public Housing
Authority
HOME Lead Agency:

PHA
Region
Regional Task Force
on the Homeless
Continuum of Care CoC Region
Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System While only a few entities have formal roles in administering HUD’s entitlement programs, the City, as the lead CDBG agency, must work with a host of stakeholders to coordinate activities and achieve the goals of the Consolidated Plan. These include other City departments, various government agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations, service providers, sub-recipients, and more. Continuous communication and coordination are essential, especially as new resources become available and new challenges emerge.

A primary gap in the service delivery system that has been identified in the smaller cities of East County, such as the City of La Mesa, is that there is a limited number of providers and resources to support the region. To address this gap, the City collaborates with larger entities within the region. The County of San Diego Housing Authority operates the Section 8 rental assistance program within the City of La Mesa through an agreement with the City. The City participates in the HOME program as a member of the San Diego County HOME Consortium. The Consortium

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program, administered by the County Department of Housing and Community Development, assists eligible, low-income, first-time homebuyers.

Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream services
Table SP-40.02: Homelessness Prevention Services Summary Homelessness Prevention Services Available in the
Community
Targeted to Homeless Targeted to People
with HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services
Counseling/Advocacy X X
Legal Assistance X
Mortgage Assistance X
Rental Assistance X X
Utility Assistance
Street Outreach Services
Law Enforcement X
Mobile Clinics
Other Street Outreach Services X
Supportive Services
Alcohol & Drug Abuse
Child Care
Education X
Employment and Employment
Training
X
Healthcare X

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HIV/AIDS
Life Skills
Mental Health Counseling X
Transportation X
Other
Other
Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) The city works with the City of La Mesa HOME Team, county, and RTFH as regional partners to address homelessness. The last Point in Time count showed a slight reduction (67-61) in homelessness in La Mesa. While the city’s resources are limited, it is committed to partnering with nonprofit service providers to fill service gaps.

Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed above The County of San Diego supports a wide range of services that are available to La Mesa residents. The County’s Aging and Independent Services supports activities for older adults in La Mesa. In addition, mental health counseling and treatment, residential and non-residential alcohol/drug recovery services, juvenile diversion, child abuse prevention, and public health services are all provided through the county and local nonprofit organizations supported with county funds.

The County’s Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) and the Housing and Community Development Department are also integral to La Mesa achieving its goal of reducing

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homelessness. These agencies administer the HOME and ESG programs and offer many healthcare services.

Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs Opportunities to fill gaps continue to emerge at the State level. New financial resources and a more concerted focus on homelessness as an issue may provide local organizations with more tools to address homelessness. Through its partnership with the CoC, the County, and nonprofit partners, the City will continue to work diligently to fill gaps and reduce homelessness. Through its commitment and dedication, the CoC, along with its supporting agencies, will continue to strategize and implement best practices. Ultimately, this will provide homeless individuals with a home of their own.

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SP-45 Goals - 91.415, 91.215(a)(4)
Goals Summary Information
Table SP-45.01: Goals Summary
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome
Indicator
1 Improve
Facilities and
Infrastructure
2025 2029 Non-Housing
Community
Development
City of La
Mesa
Improve
Facilities and
Infrastructure
CDBG:
$1,729,740
Public Facility or
Infrastructure
Activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit: 28,530
persons
assisted
2 Fair Housing 2025 2029 Affordable
Housing
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
City of La
Mesa
Fair Housing CDBG:
$150,000
Public service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit: 500
persons
assisted
3 Planning and
Administration
2025 2029 Administration City of La
Mesa
Planning and
Administration
CDBG:
$250,000
4 Homeless
Services
2025 2029 Homeless City of La
Mesa
Homeless
Services
Public Service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit: 100

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persons
assisted
5 Public and
Community
Services
2025 2029 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
City of La
Mesa
Public and
Community
Services
Public Service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit: 100
persons
assisted
6 Conserve the
Housing Stock
2025 2029 Affordable
Housing
City of La
Mesa
Planning and
Administration
CDBG:
30,000
Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
Goal
Description
Improve public recreational spaces, other facilities, and infrastructure to promote a healthy, safe, accessible, and environmentally sustainable city. 2 Goal Name Fair Housing
Goal
Description
Expand equitable access to affordable housing through the preservation of existing units, assistance to homeowners, and fair housing services. 3 Goal Name Planning and Administration

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Goal
Description
Program regulations allow the expenditure of up to 20 percent of the annual allocation to support program administration and planning activities. For the past two years, the City has committed about 15 percent of the annual grant to fund staff and other administrative costs.
4 Goal Name Homeless Services
Goal
Description
Prevent and address homelessness by promoting access to reliable, high-quality services, including mental health services and housing resources. 5 Goal Name Public and Community Services
Goal
Description
Provide local community services to support vulnerable populations with low to moderate incomes, including seniors and children.
6 Goal Name Conserve the Housing Stock – Planning and Administration Goal
Description
Conserve the existing single-family and multi-family housing stock.

Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2) The City does not receive HOME funding. However, through HOME funding, the City participates in the County of San Diego's HOME Consortium (HOME Consortium), which includes the Cities of Carlsbad, Encinitas, La Mesa, San Marcos, Santee, and Vista. Forming a consortium is a way for local governments that would not otherwise qualify for funding to join with other contiguous units of local government to directly participate in the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) program. The County of San Diego's Housing Authority serves as the City's public housing authority.

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SP-65 Lead-based Paint Hazards - 91.415, 91.215(i)
Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards The Lead‐Based Paint (LBP) regulations affect a variety of housing and community-based programs. The process for identifying and resolving LBP issues varies depending on the amount of assistance and the type of program affected. The most common actions that need to be taken are:
• Lead Hazard Evaluation – a risk assessment, paint testing, or a combination of these to determine the presence of LBP hazards or lead‐based paint in properties built prior to 1978.
• Lead Hazard Reduction – activities designed to reduce or eliminate exposure to LBP hazards through methods including interim controls, standard treatments, or abatement. • Clearance – an activity conducted following LBP hazard reduction activities to determine that the hazard reduction activities are complete.

Approximately 82 percent of the City’s housing units were constructed over 30 years ago. The age of the City’s housing stock indicates a potential need for continued code enforcement, property maintenance, and housing rehabilitation programs to stem housing deterioration. An important method for mitigating LBP risks is modernizing the housing stock. This means producing new affordable units that will increase access to housing without lead‐based paint hazards. This is a slow process, however, so the County’s Health and Human Services Agency offers a lead poisoning prevention program that County residents can access.

The City of La Mesa Building Department provides information to the public regarding the implementation of lead-based paint regulations promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency. A handout notifies building department customers of the requirement to hire a leadcertified contractor. A slide with contact information for the EPA lead safe housing program, and the need to hire a qualified contractor is on the city’s government access television station and posted on the city’s website.

How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures? Lead-based paint information has been placed on the City’s website, including the new Environmental Protection Agency Lead-Safe Certification Program rules regarding residential renovation and links to the San Diego County Health Department’s Childhood Lead Poisoning

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Prevention Program. A countertop brochure provides lead-safe information at the Building/Planning/Engineering public counter at City Hall.

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SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy - 91.415, 91.215(j)
Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty-Level Families The policies of the county, state, and federal governments generally have a much greater impact related to poverty levels. However, the city of La Mesa places a high priority on economic development, which includes retaining and expanding local business opportunities. Providing a full spectrum of jobs in the community could have a positive impact on very low-income families.

Based on the latest ACS data, approximately 11.7 percent of La Mesa residents are living at or below the federal poverty level. This is lower than both California’s and the nation’s rates, but any amount of poverty must be addressed. Many issues related to poverty are outside of the City’s reach, but the City will utilize all available tools and resources to assist those residents living at or below the federal poverty level.

A major partner in reducing poverty in La Mesa is the County, which administers the CalWORKs Program. CalWORKs provides cash aid to needy families to cover the cost of essentials like housing, healthcare, and clothing. It also supports job training through the County and the Community College Districts. The County also administers CalFresh, the federally funded food assistance program that is widely regarded as one of the most impactful anti-poverty programs in the country. The program has demonstrated positive economic impacts, improved health outcomes, and decreased food insecurity.

How are the Jurisdiction’s poverty-reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable housing plan?
The City adopted an Affordable Homes Bonus Program to implement a State density bonus program to incentivize housing development across all income levels. The program is popular with market-rate developers eager to achieve additional housing density. The City has also adopted and regularly updates ADU and JADU ordinances to comply with State regulations.

Interest in ADU development remains high and will continue to be an effective tool for providing naturally affordable housing for the foreseeable future. The City does not charge sewer connection fees for ADUs, waives sewer fees for any deed-restricted affordable unit, and waives sewer and park fees for all units in 100 percent deed-restricted affordable projects.

The City continues to work to develop and improve this program, which will further expedite the ADU application and permit issuance process. It is expected that this new process, coupled with the City’s $2,000 ADU waiver of incurred City building permit fees, will further encourage the construction of even more ADUs in La Mesa.

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In 2022, the City adopted policies allowing for two-unit development and urban lot splits in singlefamily zones consistent with State law. Other ongoing policy updates to promote housing affordability are planned over the next six years as part of the City’s Housing Element implementation.

The Housing Element includes housing affordability and fair housing (AFFH) goals consistent with strategic plan goals set forth in the Consolidated Plan.

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SP-80 Monitoring - 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements
In the past, the San Diego Housing Commission administered a first-time home buyer program for La Mesa residents, and a number of loans to La Mesa households under the former and current programs remain outstanding. Homebuyer assistance is now available to La Mesa residents through San Diego County Housing and Community Development. The City also issued loans to lower-income homeowners through a CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program, of which four (4) loans are outstanding. The remaining balance of the Housing Rehabilitation loans is $117,017. Funds are available upon loan refinancing or loan payoff. No activity on these loans has occurred in the last two years.

City staff is responsible for monitoring compliance with CDBG and HOME program regulations.

When a loan is paid off, the City generates a small amount of HOME program income from its rehabilitation loan portfolio. This responsibility starts at the time projects are proposed for funding. All funded projects have been screened for compliance with the national objective and the list of eligible activities.

Staff conducts the environmental review as soon as an adequate project description is available.

This assures that environmental compliance is completed prior to the expenditure of funds.

Capital improvement projects require compliance with prevailing wage law. The staff has developed an attachment to the bid documents that includes information about Davis/Bacon, Fair Labor Standards Provisions, and Section 3 requirements. Engineering Department staff also perform field interviews of workers on the job site and review the certified payroll reports.

Each sub-grantee has a standard contract and a specialized statement of work based on the services provided. Submittal of quarterly progress reports is required prior to payment of invoices. Periodically, staff visits the offices of the sub-grantees to monitor contract compliance.

Staff uses a checklist provided by HUD to cover all relevant topics during the monitoring visit.

The City’s Finance Department operates a financial management system that maintains control over grant expenditures and reporting. The City uses the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) to draw down funds and report accomplishments. These two financial management systems provide fiduciary oversight of the CDBG Program.

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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction Anticipated Resources
Table AP-15.01: Expected Resources – Priority Table
Program
Source
of
Funds
Uses of
Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of
Consolidated
Plan
$
Narrative
Description
Annual
Allocation
$
Program
Income $
Prior Year
Resources
$
Total
$
CDBG Federal 446,016 0 35,000 505,676 1,784,064
Estimated
amount
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied The City has been successful in obtaining grants and identifying other funds to commit to Consolidated Plan priorities for capital improvement projects. In 2021, the City received $3 million in State Parks and Recreation funding for Collier Park Master Plan improvements. La Mesa Park & Recreation funds were also used to resurface and restripe the tennis court in Collier Park for dual use as a pickleball court. The Collier Park Project was completed in FY 2024-2025.

In recent years, the City has received $10.4 million in grant funding towards bike and pedestrian infrastructure improvements, much of which has been located in low-moderate income neighborhoods or adjacent to schools serving low-moderate income areas. The West La Mesa Street Improvement Project, a $6 million undertaking, completed a new road, Junior High Drive,

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completed missing sidewalk links, and provided over five miles of new Class II or Class III bike lanes adjacent to Helix High School and La Mesa Arts Academy, which are within walking distance of and served by surrounding CDBG-eligible.

In FY 2018-19, the City received four Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Grants through Caltrans totaling $1,014,000, two Active Transportation In FY 2018-19, the City received four HSIP grants totaling $1,014,000, two Active Transportation Program (ATGP) Capital Grants totaling $625,000, and one SANDAG Smart Growth Incentive Program Planning Grant for $169,000. These awarded funds will be used to install active transportation infrastructure.

In 2022, the City received a California Department of Parks and Recreation Local Assistance Program grant totaling $500,000 to fund the School and Park Mobility Access Improvements Projects. The grant promotes safe walking and biking by providing sidewalks and bike lanes. The projects will encourage active transportation options through the planning and development of safe, active transportation infrastructure and facilities in the City. The City has also programmed $100,000 in the 2025 Regional Transportation Improvement Program for the projects.

If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan Activities to be funded include drainage and street improvements in a residential street in the heart of a low/moderate income neighborhood and sidewalk improvements in the public rightof-way in low/moderate neighborhoods. Future capital improvement projects will be similarly located in public facilities and right-of-way.

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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e) Goals Summary Information
Table AP-20.01: Goals Summary
1 Improve
Facilities and
Infrastructure
2025 2029 Non-Housing
Community
Development
City of La
Mesa
Improve
Facilities and
Infrastructure
CDBG:
$1,729,740
Public Facility or
Infrastructure
Activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit: 28,530
persons assisted
2 Fair Housing 2025 2029 Affordable
Housing
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
City of La
Mesa
Fair Housing CDBG:
$150,000
Public service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit: 500
persons assisted
3 Planning and
Administration
2025 2029 Administration City of La
Mesa
Planning and
Administration
CDBG:
$250,000
4 Homeless
Services
2025 2029 Homeless City of La
Mesa
Homeless
Services
CDBG:
$120,000
Public Service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate

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Income Housing
Benefit: 100
persons assisted
5 Public and
Community
Services
2025 2029 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
City of La
Mesa
Public and
Community
Services
Public Service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit: 100
persons assisted
6 Conserve the
Housing Stock
2025 2029 Affordable
Housing
City of La
Mesa
Planning and
Administration
CDBG:
30,000

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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
Goal
Description
Improve public recreational spaces, other facilities, and infrastructure to promote a healthy, safe, accessible, and environmentally sustainable city. 2 Goal Name Fair Housing
Goal
Description
Expand equitable access to affordable housing through the preservation of existing units, assistance to homeowners, and fair housing services. 3 Goal Name Planning and Administration
Goal
Description
Program regulations allow the expenditure of up to 20 percent of the annual allocation to support program administration and planning activities. For the past two years, the City has committed about 15 percent of the annual grant to fund staff and other administrative costs.
4 Goal Name Homeless Services
Goal
Description
Prevent and address homelessness by promoting access to reliable, high-quality services, including mental health services and housing resources. 5 Goal Name Public and Community Services
Goal
Description
Provide local community services to support vulnerable populations with low to moderate incomes, including seniors and children.
6 Goal Name Conserve the Housing Stock – Planning and Administration Goal
Description
Conserve the existing single-family and multi-family housing stock.

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AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d)
Introduction
This plan outlines the steps that the City of La Mesa will take to address the city's housing and community development needs. The plan includes a listing of activities the City will undertake during FY 2025-2026 (July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026) that utilize CDBG funds. For FY 2025- 26, the City has a total CDBG allocation of $456,031 and $35,798.95 prior year funds.

Table AP-35.01: Project Information
# Project Name
1 Tower Street Mobility Access Improvements
Project
2 Fair Housing (CSA San Diego County)
3 Program Administration
4 Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program
Administration
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
The primary obstacle to meeting underserved needs is the lack of financial and staff resources.

Each year, the City of La Mesa City Council selects high-priority projects for funding. Other projects, which are high priority and are important to the City’s community development goals, are not funded. Despite the small level of financial resources, the City of La Mesa strives to successfully complete at least one high-priority community development project each year.

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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1 Project Name Tower Street Mobility Access Improvements Project Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
Needs Addressed Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
Funding CDBG: $ 405,829.95
Description The City’s Sidewalk Master Plan Map categorizes streets in three ways: (1) streets where a sidewalk currently exists, (2)streets where a sidewalk does not currently exist but is planned for the future, and (3) streets where a sidewalk does not currently exist and is not planned for the future. Tower Street between 70th Street and 68th Street is located within an eligible neighborhood. It is identified on the Sidewalk Master Plan as a street where the sidewalk does not currently exist but is planned for the future.

Target Date
The design is anticipated to be completed by December 2025.

Construction is anticipated to be completed by December 2026.

Estimate the number
and type of families
An estimated 5,500 persons are expected to benefit from this activity.

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that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities Sidewalk was constructed on the south side of Tower Street in 2018.

The project includes the design and construction of a sidewalk on the north side of the street and Class 3 bike lanes on both sides of the street.
2 Project Name Fair Housing (CSA San Diego County)
Target Area Tower Street

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Goals Supported Fair Housing
Needs Addressed Fair Housing
Funding CDBG: $30,000
Description The Center for Social Advocacy (CSA) of San Diego County provides fair housing services to the City.

Target Date On-going
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
An estimated 100 persons are expected to benefit from this activity per year.

Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Each year, the City must certify to HUD that the City is affirmatively furthering fair housing. The contract with CSA San Diego County helps the City meet this CDBG implementation requirement. The City's contribution to CSA, combined with that of several other jurisdictions, including the Cities of El Cajon, Santee, National City, and Chula Vista, supports this organization and furthers fair housing goals within La Mesa and the region.
3 Project Name Program Administration
Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Planning and Administration
Needs Addressed Planning and Administration

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Funding CDBG: $50,000
Description CDBG Administration is the responsibility of the Housing Division of the Community Development Department.

Target Date On-going
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
n/a
Location Description City-Wide
Planned Activities Administrative activities include preparing annual plans and reports, public outreach, environmental review of projects, labor compliance monitoring, contract administration, subrecipient monitoring, and fair housing testing. Staff also maintains and updates the map of low- to moderate-eligible areas.
4 Project Name Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program Administration Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Planning and Administration
Conserve the Housing Stock
Needs Addressed Planning and Administration
Funding CDBG: $6,000
Description
The Housing Rehabilitation program was discontinued in 2011 following the recommendation of HUD. A small amount of program income funding is set aside to cover the staff cost for monitoring the loan portfolio and processing loan payoff paperwork. Program income resulting from rehabilitation loan payoffs in excess of the

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amount needed to fund portfolio management will be committed to other CDBG-eligible projects. Additionally, the City intends to implement programs that include the maintenance and preservation of our existing housing stock while preserving affordable housing units in the community to maintain adequate housing opportunities for residents.

Target Date On-going
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities

Location Description City-wide
Planned Activities Although no new loans are being granted, there are administrative costs associated with monitoring the loan portfolio and processing loan payoff paperwork.

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AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed Geographic Distribution
The City is committed to a policy that uses CDBG funds to construct public improvements that benefit lower-income neighborhoods or special needs populations. While there is some overlap between lower-income neighborhoods and neighborhoods with minority concentrations, the City does not use minority concentration as a basis for the distribution of assistance.

Table AP-50.01: Geographic Distribution
Target
Area
Percentage of
Funds
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically Priorities for allocation are a result of various community outreach efforts and consultation meetings developed under the Citizen Participation process and approved by the La Mesa City Council. Generally, the needs have been determined to be improvements to aging infrastructure systems, park improvements, and affordable housing. The small size of the community (nine square miles) precludes the need to establish specific Target Areas.

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AP-85 Other Actions - 91.420, 91.220(k)
Introduction
Program goals established in the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, which form the basis for establishing objectives and outcomes in the 2025-2026 One-Year Action Plan, are as follows:
• Goal 1 – Improve public recreational spaces, other facilities, and infrastructure to promote a healthy, safe, accessible, and environmentally sustainable city. • Goal 2 – Expand equitable access to affordable housing through the preservation of existing units, assistance to homeowners, and fair housing services. • Goal 3 – Prevent and address homelessness by promoting access to reliable, high-quality services, including mental health services and housing resources. • Goal 4 – Provide local community services to support vulnerable populations with low to moderate incomes, including seniors and children.

These four goals represent the varied needs that emerged during the Consolidated Plan development process. Infrastructure emerged as the top priority of survey respondents. The goals identified above specifically address the uses of CDBG funds in La Mesa.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City proactively pursues grant funding from a variety of private and public sources. Over the past five years (Consolidated Plan 2019-2024 cycle), the City has been awarded several grants for street improvements that help address safe routes to school in CDBG-eligible areas.

In FY 2018-19, the City received four Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Grants through Caltrans totaling $1,014,000, two Active Transportation In FY 2018-19, the City received four HSIP grants totaling $1,014,000, two Active Transportation Program (ATGP) Capital Grants totaling $625,000, and one SANDAG Smart Growth Incentive Program Planning Grant for $169,000. These awarded funds will be used to install active transportation infrastructure.

In 2022, the City received a California Department of Parks and Recreation Local Assistance Program grant totaling $500,000 to fund the School and Park Mobility Access Improvements Projects. The grant promotes safe walking and biking by providing sidewalks and bike lanes. The projects will encourage active transportation options through the planning and development of safe, active transportation infrastructure and facilities in the City. The City has also programmed $100,000 in the 2025 Regional Transportation Improvement Program for the projects.

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Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The Community Development Department is responsible for the City’s housing programs. Staff is assigned to implement the City’s Housing Element, monitor the status of one “at-risk” apartment project, manage the housing rehabilitation loan portfolio, work with the private sector to encourage the development of new housing that includes affordable units, and compliance monitoring of all affordable home density bonus projects.

The City adopted the Affordable Homes Bonus Program to implement a State density bonus program to incentivize housing development across all income levels. The program is popular with market-rate developers eager to achieve additional housing density. The City has also adopted and regularly updates ADU and JADU ordinances to comply with State regulations.

Interest in ADU development remains high and will continue to be an effective tool for providing naturally affordable housing for the foreseeable future. The City does not charge sewer connection fees for ADUs, waives sewer fees for any deed-restricted affordable unit, and waives sewer and park fees for all units in 100 percent deed-restricted affordable projects. In 2022, the City adopted policies allowing for two-unit development and urban lot splits in single-family zones consistent with State law. Other ongoing policy updates to promote housing affordability are planned over the next six years as part of the City’s Housing Element implementation.

Currently, construction is underway on a 100 percent affordable apartment project in the Downtown Village on the former site of the City’s police station. The 1.27-acre site will be developed with 147 deed-restricted affordable units. This project is expected to be completed in the Summer of 2025. Additionally, over 1,000 housing units are pipelined for development in La Mesa, with a number of affordable units.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The City of La Mesa Building Department provides information to the public regarding the implementation of lead-based paint regulations promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency. A handout notifies building department customers of the requirement to hire a leadcertified contractor. A slide with contact information for the EPA lead safe housing program, and the need to hire a qualified contractor is on the city’s government access television station and posted on the city’s website.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families As a small city, La Mesa's actions have little direct impact on reducing the number of families living below the poverty level. The policies of the county, state, and federal governments have a

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much greater impact. However, the existing housing stock in La Mesa remains relatively affordable, and the City continues to support the production of new affordable housing.

The City has also adopted an Economic Development Strategy to define policies and programs to retain and expand local business opportunities. This long-term project is aimed at providing a full spectrum of jobs in the community. These activities could have a positive impact on very lowincome families.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The Community Development Department is responsible for the implementation of the City's housing program. In coordination with the Planning Division, the Housing Division processes new housing development projects that choose to participate in the City’s Affordable Homes Density Bonus Program. CDBG and housing program administration are the responsibilities of the Housing Division. The Building Division is responsible for housing codes and compliance activities.

The established institutional structure is working effectively. City staff will continue to maintain the established institutional structure and evaluate future improvements through multiple avenues, including the City’s process improvement team.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
The Community Development Department will continue efforts to foster cooperation between City departments, neighboring cities, the County of San Diego, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), the Board of the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), other public agencies, organizations, and the citizens and business community of La Mesa. Regarding the transit system, the City will work closely with MTS staff to maintain and improve the high level of transit services currently enjoyed by residents of La Mesa, including trolley and fixed-route bus services.

The City works with several community stakeholder groups to further coordinate efforts and ensure community needs are addressed. Some of these groups are sponsored by the City, including the Planning Commission, the Design Review Board, the Historic Preservation Commission, the Traffic Commission, the Commission on Aging, the Environmental Sustainability Commission, the Parking Commission, and the Youth Advisory Commission. Other groups are private non-profit organizations promoting their area of interest, such as the La Mesa Village Association, La Mesa Beautiful, and the La Mesa Historical Society.

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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.420, 91.220(l)(1,2,4) Introduction Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR

91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use in projects to be carried out.

1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed
0 2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan
0 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0

4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan. 0 5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0 Total Program Income
Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities 0

CDBG 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan
Community Outreach Mailing List
Agency Salut Attn: Address City State Zip
Affirmed Housing Group Mr. Silverwood Jim Silverwood 13520 Evening Creek Dr #160 San Diego CA 92128 Alpha Project Mr. McElroy Robert McElroy 3737 Fifth Ave, Suite 203 San Diego CA 92103 Bridge Housing Corporation Ms. Doddapaneni Aruna Doddapneni 2002 30th Street San Diego CA 92104 Calvary Chapel of La Mesa Pastor Riley Pastor Dave Riley 7525 El Cajon Blvd La Mesa CA 91941 Center for Community Solutions Ms. Griffin-Tabor Verna Griffin-Tabor 460 North Magnolia El Cajon CA 92020 Central Congregational Church Pastor Archer Pastor Scott Archer 8360 Lemon Avenue La Mesa CA 91941 City of El Cajon Ms. Devine Melissa Devine 200 Civic Center Way El Cajon CA 92020 City of Lemon Grove Mr. Alvey Noah Alvey 3232 Main St Lemon Grove CA 91945 City of San Diego Smart and Sustainable Ms. Brand Kathleen Brand 1222 First Ave, Third Floor San Diego CA 92116 City of Santee Mr. Coyne Michael Coyne 10601 N Magnolia Ave Santee CA 92071 City Ventures Mr. D'Eliscu Briggs D'Eliscu
The Clay Company, Inc. Ms. Saathoff Stephanie Saathoff
Communitas Group, Inc. Mr. Davis Matt Davis
Community Action Service & Advocacy (CASA) Ms. Stevens Dana Stevens Community Housing Works Ms. Manalo Lauren Manalo 4305 University Ave., #550 San Diego CA 92105 Corporation for Supportive Housing Ms. Ruff Simonne Ruff 328 Maple St #4 San Diego CA 92103 Crisis House Ms. Case Mary Case 1034 N Magnolia El Cajon CA 92020 Crosspointe Life Church Pastor Sappington Pastor Barry Sappington 8809 La Mesa Blvd La Mesa CA 91941 CSA San Diego County Ms. De Los Rios Estela De Los Rios 327 Van Houten Ave El Cajon CA 92020 Del Cerro Baptist Church Pastor Rudolph Pastor Dustin Rudolph 5512 Pennsylvania Ave La Mesa CA 91942 East County Homeless Task Force Ms. Piconi Snyder Anna Marie Piconi Snyder 201 S. Magnolia El Cajon CA 92020 ECHTF Shelter and Housing Solutions Group Ms. Branstetter Rebecca Branstetter 201 S. Magnolia El Cajon CA 92020 East County Transitional Living Center Pastor Brown Pastor Harold Brown 1527 E. Main Street El Cajon CA 92020 El Cajon Chamber of Commerce Ms. Senica Diana Senica 201 S. Magnolia El Cajon CA 92020 El Cajon Collaborative Ms. Lewis Carol Lewis 131 Avocado Ave El Cajon CA 92020 La Mesa Woman's Club Ms. Tinsley Kathy Tinsley 5220 Wilson St La Mesa CA 91942 Helix Bible Church Pastor Bilbrey Pastor Zack Bilbrey 8742 Lemon Avenue La Mesa CA 91941 Fair Housing Council of San Diego Ms. Scott Knoll Mary Scott Knoll 1764 San Diego Avenue, Suite 103 San Diego CA 92110 First Baptist Church of La Mesa Pastor Medley Pastor Jim Medley 8111 Orange Avenue La Mesa CA 91941 First Church of Christian Science Community Member Community Member 8262 Allison Avenue La Mesa CA 91941 Home Start Ms. Pollick Lauren Pollick 5005 Texas St. #203 San Diego CA 92108 Housing Development Partners of San Diego, Inc. Ms. Zaker Pari Zaker 701 B Street San Diego CA 92101 Intercorp SW, LLC Mr. Mazza Dominic Mazza 895 Dove, Suite 400 Newport CA 92660 Interfaith Shelter Network Mr. Martinez Kelsey Martinez 3530 Camino del Rio North, # 301 San Diego CA 92108 Jewish Family Service of San Diego Ms. Bush Lea Bush, Family & Community Svcs 8804 Balboa Avenue San Diego CA 92123 Journey Community Church Pastor Ed Noble Pastor Ed Noble 8363 Center Drive La Mesa CA 91942 La Mesa Adventist Community Church Pastor Rios Pastor Ruben Rios 4207 Spring Gardens Road La Mesa CA 91941 La Mesa Chamber of Commerce Ms. England Mary England 8080 La Mesa Blvd., #212 La Mesa CA 91942 La Mesa Church of Christ Pastor Clifford Pastor Graham Clifford 5150 Jackson Drive La Mesa CA 91941 La Mesa First United Methodist Church Pastor DeMent Pastor Christian DeMent 4690 Palm Avenue La Mesa CA 91941 La Mesa First United Methodist Church Ms. Knowlton Lois Knowlton 4690 Palm Avenue La Mesa CA 91941 La Mesa Village Assoc. Ms. Rader Pam Rader 8030 La Mesa Blvd. Box 189 La Mesa CA 91942 APPENDIX B - Community Outreach Mailing List Page 1 of 2

CDBG 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan
Community Outreach Mailing List
Agency Salut Attn: Address City State Zip
Lake Murray Church Pastor Reed Pastor Jim Reed 5480 Lake Murray Blvd. La Mesa CA 91942 Lake Murray Community Church Pastor Hogan Pastor Nathan Hogan 5777 Lake Murray Blvd La Mesa CA 91942 LISC San Diego Mr. Flores Ricardo Flores 4305 University Ave., #420 San Diego CA 92105 New Life Presbyterian Church of La Mesa Sr. Pastor Tallman Sr. Pastor Brian Tallman 5333 Lake Murray Blvd La Mesa CA 91942 PATH Ms. Scrapper Hanan Scrapper 1250 Sixth Ave San Diego CA 92101 Province Group Ms. Stewart Sydney Stewart 26 Corporate Plaza, Suite 260 Newport CA 92660 Real Solutions Ms. Griffin Susan Griffin 4002 Park Bl Ste C San Diego CA 92103-2600 Regional Task Force on the Homeless Ms. Kohler Tamera Kohler 4699 Murphy Canyon Road San Diego CA 92123 San Diego Community Housing Corporation Mr. Miyahara Ted Miyahara 6160 Mission Gorge Rd. Suite #204 San Diego CA 92120 San Diego Fair Housing Council Community Member Executive Director 1764 San Diego Avenue, Suite 103 San Diego CA 92110 San Diego Housing Federation Ms. Nunn Laura Nunn 3939 Iowa St #1 San Diego CA 92101 San Diego Interfaith Housing Foundation Mr. Jumper Matthew Jumper 7956 Lester Ave San Diego CA 91945 SOHO Ms. Hayes Amie Hayes 2476 San Diego Ave San Diego CA 92110 Solutions for Change Mr. Megison Chris Megison 722 W. California Ave Vista CA 92083 St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Father Reed Father Harold Reed 4816 Glen Street La Mesa CA 91941 St. Luke Lutheran Church Sr. Pastor Menacher Dr. Mark Menacher, Sr. Pastor 5150 Wilson St La Mesa CA 91941 St. Martin's Catholic Church Father Mandac Father Elmer Mandac 7710 El Cajon Blvd La Mesa CA 91941 United Church of Christ Rev. Ryan Rev. Kelly Ryan 5940 Kelton Avenue La Mesa CA 91942 Upwards Mr. Gamboa Felipe Gamboa
Upwards Ms. Jessa Jessa
Vista La Mesa Christian Church Pastor Littlejohn Pastor Rebecca Littlejohn 4210 Massachusetts Ave La Mesa CA 91941 APPENDIX B - Community Outreach Mailing List Page 2 of 2

City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey 1 / 31
Q1 Please provide your zip code.

Answered: 56 Skipped: 0
# RESPONSES DATE
1 91943 12/19/2024 11:22 PM
2 91942 12/19/2024 5:58 PM
3 91942 12/19/2024 4:06 PM
4 91941 12/19/2024 2:22 PM
5 91942 12/19/2024 11:37 AM
6 91941 12/19/2024 9:19 AM
7 91942 12/19/2024 9:19 AM
8 91941 12/18/2024 8:09 PM
9 91941 12/18/2024 5:39 PM
10 91941 12/18/2024 4:26 PM
11 92110 12/18/2024 2:38 PM
12 91942 12/18/2024 1:35 PM
13 91941 12/18/2024 12:01 PM
14 91942 12/18/2024 9:44 AM
15 91942 12/18/2024 9:30 AM
16 91942 12/17/2024 2:54 PM
17 91942 12/17/2024 5:20 AM
18 91943 12/17/2024 3:38 AM
19 91942 12/16/2024 9:53 PM
20 91942 12/16/2024 9:27 PM
21 91942 12/16/2024 9:09 PM
22 91942 12/16/2024 8:42 PM
23 91941 12/16/2024 12:33 PM
24 91942 12/13/2024 12:37 PM
25 91941 12/12/2024 8:35 AM
26 91941 12/11/2024 11:52 PM
27 91942 12/11/2024 8:55 PM
28 91941 12/11/2024 4:06 PM
29 91942 12/11/2024 12:41 PM
30 91941 12/11/2024 11:14 AM
31 91942 12/11/2024 9:04 AM
32 91941 12/11/2024 8:57 AM
33 91941 12/11/2024 8:13 AM
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34 91942 12/9/2024 8:07 PM
35 91941 12/9/2024 6:03 PM
36 91942 12/9/2024 5:53 PM
37 91942 12/9/2024 5:46 PM
38 91941 12/9/2024 5:20 PM
39 91942 12/9/2024 5:13 PM
40 91942 12/2/2024 5:54 PM
41 91942 12/2/2024 2:02 PM
42 91941 12/2/2024 11:33 AM
43 91941 12/2/2024 11:31 AM
44 91941 12/2/2024 9:49 AM
45 91942 11/30/2024 8:24 PM
46 91942 11/29/2024 6:52 PM
47 91941 11/29/2024 12:13 AM
48 91942 11/28/2024 6:04 PM
49 91942 11/28/2024 7:38 AM
50 92941 11/28/2024 6:44 AM
51 91942 11/27/2024 10:50 PM
52 91942 11/27/2024 10:14 PM
53 91941 11/27/2024 9:15 PM
54 91941 11/27/2024 1:45 PM
55 91941 11/27/2024 9:37 AM
56 91941 11/27/2024 8:52 AM
APPENDIX C - Community Outreach Results

City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey 3 / 31

67.86% 38

32.14% 18
Q2 Do you rent or own your home?
Answered: 56 Skipped: 0
TOTAL 56
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Own
Rent

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Own
Rent
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City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey 4 / 31

48.21% 27

21.43% 12

19.64% 11

10.71% 6

0.00% 0
Q3 Please select your age range.

Answered: 56 Skipped: 0
TOTAL 56
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
35-55
66 or older
18-34
56-65
Under 18

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
35-55
66 or older
18-34
56-65
Under 18
APPENDIX C - Community Outreach Results

City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey 5 / 31
Q4 Which group do you represent? Please select all that apply.If you represent a stakeholder in the City of La Mesa's CDBG program (a group or organization directly impacted by the use of CDBG funds), please contact us at [email protected] or 619-667-1159 to be added to our stakeholder contact list and receive the stakeholder survey.

Answered: 56 Skipped: 0
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Resident of La
Mesa
Owner of a
business in La
Mesa
Non-profit
organization
Advocacy group
City of La
Mesa employee
Other (please
specify)
Health
provider in La
Mesa
Housing
developer
Housing
organization
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City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey 6 / 31

94.64% 53

12.50% 7

5.36% 3

5.36% 3

5.36% 3

3.57% 2

1.79% 1

0.00% 0

0.00% 0
Total Respondents: 56
# OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE
1 General Manager of business of La Mesa 12/19/2024 11:37 AM 2 work in downtown La Mesa and live in SD County 12/11/2024 8:57 AM

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Resident of La Mesa
Owner of a business in La Mesa
Non-profit organization
Advocacy group
City of La Mesa employee
Other (please specify)
Health provider in La Mesa
Housing developer
Housing organization
APPENDIX C - Community Outreach Results

City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey 7 / 31
Q5 Please rank the importance of the below community facility needs in La Mesa.

Answered: 56 Skipped: 0
Parks and
Recreation
Facilities
Youth Centers
Community
Centers
Healthcare
Facilities
Senior Centers
APPENDIX C - Community Outreach Results

City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey 8 / 31

5.36%
3 12.50%
7 26.79%
15 55.36%
31 56 2.32

3.57%
2 25.00%
14 30.36%
17 41.07%
23 56 2.09

7.14%
4 19.64%
11 39.29%
22 33.93%
19 56 2.00

5.36%
3 25.00%
14 41.07%
23 28.57%
16 56 1.93

7.27%
4 23.64%
13 38.18%
21 30.91%
17 55 1.93
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
No Need Low Need Medium Ne… High Need
Senior Centers

NO NEED LOW NEED MEDIUM NEED HIGH NEED TOTAL WEIGHTED AVERAGE Parks and Recreation Facilities
Youth Centers
Community Centers
Healthcare Facilities
Senior Centers
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City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey 9 / 31
Q6 Please rank the importance of the below community services needs in La Mesa.

Answered: 56 Skipped: 0
Mental Health
Services
Emergency
Preparedness
Childcare
Centers &
Services (fo...

Senior
Activities and
Services
Transportation
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City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey 10 / 31

1.79%
1 10.71%
6 26.79%
15 60.71%
34 56 2.36

0.00%
0 10.71%
6 50.00%
28 39.29%
22 56 2.18

5.36%
3 14.29%
8 32.14%
18 48.21%
27 56 2.09

1.79%
1 21.43%
12 41.07%
23 35.71%
20 56 1.89

10.71%
6 21.43%
12 30.36%
17 37.50%
21 56 1.73

10.71%
6 30.36%
17 46.43%
26 12.50%
7 56 1.30
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
No Need Low Need Medium Ne… High Need
p
Services
Legal Aid
Services
NO
NEED
LOW
NEED
MEDIUM
NEED
HIGH
NEED

TOTAL WEIGHTED

AVERAGE
Mental Health Services
Emergency Preparedness
Childcare Centers & Services (for example, after-school and summer programs)
Senior Activities and Services
Transportation Services
Legal Aid Services
APPENDIX C - Community Outreach Results

City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey 11 / 31
Q7 Below is a list of different types of affordable housing. For each type, please rank the importance of the need in La Mesa.

Answered: 56 Skipped: 0
Affordable
Rental Housing
for Seniors
Affordable
For-Sale
Housing
Affordable
Rental Housing
for People w...

Affordable
Rental Housing
for Individu...

Supportive
Ho sing for
APPENDIX C - Community Outreach Results

City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey 12 / 31

7.14%
4 12.50%
7 28.57%
16 51.79%
29 56 2.25

17.86%
10 8.93%
5 16.07%
9 57.14%
32 56 2.13

12.50%
7 16.07%
9 23.21%
13 48.21%
27 56 2.07

17.86%
10 12.50%
7 14.29%
8 55.36%
31 56 2.07

17.86%
10 19.64%
11 21.43%
12 41.07%
23 56 1.86

27.27%
15 34.55%
19 23.64%
13 14.55%
8 55 1.25
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
No Need Low Need Medium Ne… High Need
Housing for
People...

Accessory
Dwelling Units
(examples:...

NO
NEED
LOW
NEED
MEDIUM
NEED
HIGH
NEED

TOTAL WEIGHTED

AVERAGE
Affordable Rental Housing for Seniors
Affordable For-Sale Housing
Affordable Rental Housing for People with Disabilities
Affordable Rental Housing for Individuals and Families with Low to Moderate Incomes
Supportive Housing for People Experiencing Homelessness Accessory Dwelling Units (examples: guest houses, casitas) APPENDIX C - Community Outreach Results

City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey 13 / 31
Q8 Please rank the importance of the below economic development needs in La Mesa.

Answered: 56 Skipped: 0
Business
Building
Repairs/Impr...

Grants/Loans
to Small
Businesses
Job
Creation/Retent
ion
Employment
Training
Business
St t
APPENDIX C - Community Outreach Results

City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey 14 / 31

3.64%
2 10.91%
6 52.73%
29 32.73%
18 55 2.15

5.36%
3 14.29%
8 42.86%
24 37.50%
21 56 2.13

7.14%
4 10.71%
6 44.64%
25 37.50%
21 56 2.13

10.71%
6 19.64%
11 39.29%
22 30.36%
17 56 1.89

8.93%
5 21.43%
12 42.86%
24 26.79%
15 56 1.88

16.07%
9 25.00%
14 35.71%
20 23.21%
13 56 1.66

21.43%
12 21.43%
12 39.29%
22 17.86%
10 56 1.54
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
No Need Low Need Medium Ne… High Need
Start-up
Assistance
College
Readiness
Programs
Counseling/Trai
ning for
Entrepreneurs
NO
NEED
LOW
NEED
MEDIUM
NEED
HIGH
NEED

TOTAL WEIGHTED

AVERAGE
Business Building
Repairs/Improvements
Grants/Loans to Small Businesses
Job Creation/Retention
Employment Training
Business Start-up Assistance
College Readiness Programs
Counseling/Training for Entrepreneurs
APPENDIX C - Community Outreach Results

City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey 15 / 31
Q9 Please rank the importance of the below homeless services needs in La Mesa.

Answered: 56 Skipped: 0
Mental,
Behavioral
Health &...

Navigation
Center
(resource...

Prevention and
Diversion
Services
Emergency/Overn
ight Shelters
Landlord
E (f
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0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
No Need Low Need Medium Ne… High Need
Engagement (for
example,...

Transitional
Housing (4 to
18-month stay)
Safe Parking
Lots for
Persons Livi...

Storage
Facilities/Lock
ers
APPENDIX C - Community Outreach Results

City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey 17 / 31

10.71%
6 7.14%
4 21.43%
12 60.71%
34 56 2.32

10.71%
6 12.50%
7 28.57%
16 48.21%
27 56 2.14

16.07%
9 8.93%
5 30.36%
17 44.64%
25 56 2.04

19.64%
11 5.36%
3 32.14%
18 42.86%
24 56 1.98

25.00%
14 8.93%
5 33.93%
19 32.14%
18 56 1.73

23.21%
13 19.64%
11 19.64%
11 37.50%
21 56 1.71

25.00%
14 17.86%
10 32.14%
18 25.00%
14 56 1.57

30.36%
17 23.21%
13 30.36%
17 16.07%
9 56 1.32
NO
NEED
LOW
NEED
MEDIUM
NEED
HIGH
NEED

TOTAL WEIGHTED

AVERAGE
Mental, Behavioral Health & Substance Abuse Services
Navigation Center (resource center for people
experiencing homelessness)
Prevention and Diversion Services
Emergency/Overnight Shelters
Landlord Engagement (for example, eviction prevention)
Transitional Housing (4 to 18-month stay)
Safe Parking Lots for Persons Living in Vehicles
Storage Facilities/Lockers
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City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey 18 / 31
Q10 Please rank the importance of the below housing services needs in La Mesa.

Answered: 56 Skipped: 0
First-time
Homebuyer
Assistance
Emergency
Rental
Assistance
Energy
Efficiency
Improvements
Accessibility
Improvements
(ADA)
Assistance
i h R l
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City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey 19 / 31
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
No Need Low Need Medium Ne… High Need
with Rental
Move-in Cost...

Rental Housing
Rehabilitation
Lead-based
Paint Testing &
Removal
Fair Housing
Services (for
example,...

Owner-Occupied
Housing
Rehabilitation
APPENDIX C - Community Outreach Results

City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey 20 / 31

12.50%
7 12.50%
7 37.50%
21 37.50%
21 56 2.00

10.91%
6 25.45%
14 34.55%
19 29.09%
16 55 1.82

14.29%
8 23.21%
13 32.14%
18 30.36%
17 56 1.79

17.86%
10 21.43%
12 37.50%
21 23.21%
13 56 1.66

19.64%
11 21.43%
12 33.93%
19 25.00%
14 56 1.64

17.86%
10 25.00%
14 32.14%
18 25.00%
14 56 1.64

14.29%
8 30.36%
17 32.14%
18 23.21%
13 56 1.64

19.64%
11 25.00%
14 28.57%
16 26.79%
15 56 1.63

17.86%
10 28.57%
16 30.36%
17 23.21%
13 56 1.59
NO
NEED
LOW
NEED
MEDIUM
NEED
HIGH
NEED

TOTAL WEIGHTED

AVERAGE
First-time Homebuyer Assistance
Emergency Rental Assistance
Energy Efficiency Improvements
Accessibility Improvements (ADA)
Assistance with Rental Move-in Costs (for example, security deposits)
Rental Housing Rehabilitation
Lead-based Paint Testing & Removal
Fair Housing Services (for example, workshops on fair housing laws and tenant/landlord dispute resolution services)
Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation
APPENDIX C - Community Outreach Results

City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey 21 / 31
Q11 Please rank the importance of the below infrastructure needs in La Mesa.

Answered: 56 Skipped: 0
Trees/Urban
Greenspace
Street Lighting
Public Safety
Improvements
Access to
Broadband
Internet...

Sidewalk
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City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey 22 / 31
Sidewalk
Improvements
Water/Sewer
Improvements
Street/Alley
Improvements
Accessibility
Improvements
Public
Restrooms
Parking
Facilities
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City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey 23 / 31

7.14%
4 17.86%
10 28.57%
16 46.43%
26 56 2.14

5.45%
3 27.27%
15 16.36%
9 50.91%
28 55 2.13

5.36%
3 19.64%
11 37.50%
21 37.50%
21 56 2.07

12.50%
7 16.07%
9 26.79%
15 44.64%
25 56 2.04

12.50%
7 26.79%
15 10.71%
6 50.00%
28 56 1.98

12.50%
7 10.71%
6 44.64%
25 32.14%
18 56 1.96

7.14%
4 25.00%
14 33.93%
19 33.93%
19 56 1.95

12.50%
7 19.64%
11 42.86%
24 25.00%
14 56 1.80

14.29%
8 25.00%
14 30.36%
17 30.36%
17 56 1.77

17.86%
10 33.93%
19 25.00%
14 23.21%
13 56 1.54

21.43%
12 26.79%
15 33.93%
19 17.86%
10 56 1.48
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
No Need Low Need Medium Ne… High Need
Electric
Vehicle
Charging...

NO
NEED
LOW
NEED
MEDIUM
NEED
HIGH
NEED

TOTAL WEIGHTED

AVERAGE
Trees/Urban Greenspace
Street Lighting
Public Safety Improvements
Access to Broadband Internet (high-speed
Internet)
Sidewalk Improvements
Water/Sewer Improvements
Street/Alley Improvements
Accessibility Improvements
Public Restrooms
Parking Facilities
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
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City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey 24 / 31
Q12 Please rank the importance of the below neighborhood services needs in La Mesa.

Answered: 56 Skipped: 0
Code
Enforcement
(for example...

Clean-up of
Abandoned Lots
and Buildings
Crime
Prevention
Programs
Trash & Debris
Removal
Graffiti
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City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey 25 / 31

3.57%
2 12.50%
7 26.79%
15 57.14%
32 56 2.38

1.79%
1 16.07%
9 33.93%
19 48.21%
27 56 2.29

3.57%
2 17.86%
10 30.36%
17 48.21%
27 56 2.23

7.14%
4 14.29%
8 35.71%
20 42.86%
24 56 2.14

3.57%
2 23.21%
13 30.36%
17 42.86%
24 56 2.13

10.91%
6 27.27%
15 38.18%
21 23.64%
13 55 1.75
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
No Need Low Need Medium Ne… High Need
Removal
Neighborhood
Group Programs
NO
NEED
LOW
NEED
MEDIUM
NEED
HIGH
NEED

TOTAL WEIGHTED

AVERAGE
Code Enforcement (for example, enforcement of property
maintenance and health & safe code standards)
Clean-up of Abandoned Lots and Buildings
Crime Prevention Programs
Trash & Debris Removal
Graffiti Removal
Neighborhood Group Programs
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City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey 26 / 31
Q13 Please rank the importance of the below special needs services needs in La Mesa.

Answered: 56 Skipped: 0

7.14%
4 14.29%
8 35.71%
20 42.86%
24 56 2.14

10.71%
6 16.07%
9 33.93%
19 39.29%
22 56 2.02

8.93%
5 28.57%
16 35.71%
20 26.79%
15 56 1.80
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
No Need Low Need Medium Ne… High Need
Services for
Neglected/Abuse
d Children
Domestic
Violence
Services
Centers &
Services for
People with...

NO
NEED
LOW
NEED
MEDIUM
NEED
HIGH
NEED

TOTAL WEIGHTED

AVERAGE
Services for Neglected/Abused Children
Domestic Violence Services
Centers & Services for People with
Disabilities
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City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey 27 / 31
Q14 In your opinion, what are the three (3) areas of greatest community need in La Mesa? See above questions for examples of each of the below options. (See Question 5 for examples of community facilities, see Question 6 for examples of community services, see Question 7 for examples of affordable housing developments, etc.)
Answered: 56 Skipped: 0
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Infrastructure
Homeless
Services
Development of
Affordable
Housing
Economic
Development
(businesses ...

Housing
Services
Neighborhood
Services
Community
Services
Community
Facilities
Special Needs
Services
APPENDIX C - Community Outreach Results

City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey 28 / 31

51.79% 29

46.43% 26

39.29% 22

33.93% 19

28.57% 16

26.79% 15

25.00% 14

19.64% 11

14.29% 8
Total Respondents: 56

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Infrastructure
Homeless Services
Development of Affordable Housing
Economic Development (businesses and jobs)
Housing Services
Neighborhood Services
Community Services
Community Facilities
Special Needs Services
APPENDIX C - Community Outreach Results

City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Community Needs Survey 29 / 31
Q15 OPTIONAL: In the box below, write in any needs not identified in this survey and your reason(s) why it is important to address these needs.

Answered: 19 Skipped: 37
# RESPONSES DATE
1 More parks and accessible playgrounds! More trails/urban trails! 12/19/2024 11:22 PM 2 Connections of bike/pedestrian infrastructure to public transit. Many cannot afford a vehicle and depend on public transit.
12/19/2024 4:06 PM
3 Please address the insightly and over-sized ADUs ruining La Mesa. It's out of control, they're ruining neighborhoods and they are a blight on La Mesa. 12/18/2024 8:09 PM
4 Diagonal Parking, marked with a "T", on one side of the street & no parking on the other side.

Even consider one way traffic. Offer seniors help in setting-up "just" phone ride-share programs without all the "garbage". Have the trolley stop more often so the lights let the car traffic have priority. Remove light at Lemon & Spring St. Bring in 2 more transportation companies- small cars just for local rides. Shuttle type. Build a walkway over the trolley at La Mesa Blvd & Spring Street. Use more blinking red lights. 12/18/2024 5:39 PM
5 Assistance (financial, technical) in retrofitting existing buildings with clean, efficient, healthy electric appliances resulting in cleaner healthier buildings. 12/18/2024 4:26 PM
6 Historic Preservation! 12/18/2024 2:38 PM
7 The SeeClickFix app reports are not addressed, there are hundreds outstanding for months, some over a year. This needs to be monitored more closely and followed up on. There is no point of having the app if the reports are ignored.
12/17/2024 5:20 AM
8 As a life time resident I am concerned personally for our infrastructure an city planning. I see housing being built, but no adjustments to traffic regulations to keep neighborhoods calm and safe, nor street and sidewalk improvements in a significant way. My street alone, Garfield, has become a thoroughfare for people short-cutting main streets (like Jackson and La Mesa Blvd.) and large 18 wheelers and other "inappropriate" vehicles using neighborhood streets, causing safety concerns as well as wear and tear on the streets. 12/16/2024 12:33 PM
9 More sidewalks 12/12/2024 8:35 AM
10 Marketing and branding needed to define who our community is to the rest of the county. 12/11/2024 12:41 PM 11 homeless people sleeping, defecating, doing drugs and overdosing in public. Trolley is a disaster for La Mesa.
12/11/2024 8:57 AM
12 Better communication of Climate Change ramifications for La Mesa. Signage about the Carbon emitted from all the traffic idling at street lights. Recognition of the auto emissions produced during car days on Thursdays, esp during the summer months when the heat combined with exhaust causes ozone. (San Diego is ranked one of the most polluted cites in nation because of our ozone levels.) Postings of Air Quality for the public to be warned of high AQ days. 12/11/2024 8:13 AM
13 Would love to see updated commercial space and higher occupancy. Lots of vacant commercial space degrades the community.
12/9/2024 5:46 PM
14 For crime prevention we need more programs that are not led by LMPD. We need experts in mental health to be part of the facilitation and creative programs that extend beyond lectures.

This might also include jobs programs that are accessible. 12/9/2024 5:20 PM
15 Quit spending so much. 12/2/2024 11:33 AM
16 ADA improvements at the intersection of Jackson Drive and La Mesa Blvd. currently the median prevents wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers from safely crossing the street. 11/29/2024 12:13 AM
17 Speeders, stop sign runners, loud motorcycles, dog poop bags left around, trash day stealers in blue recycling, dog poop on sidewalks
11/28/2024 6:44 AM
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18 Make sure the Climate Action Plan goals are fully funded. 11/27/2024 9:15 PM 19 Please make La mesa village more walkable and develop housing near the village. Don’t listen to the people who advocate for empty lots sitting empty. Build mixed use housing along spring st and near the village
11/27/2024 1:45 PM
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Q16 OPTIONAL: If you ranked “Sidewalk Improvements” or “Street/Alley Improvements” as "Medium Need" or "High Need" in Question 11, please list the name(s) of the street(s) and cross street(s) needing improvement and indicate whether the need is for sidewalks, streets, or alleys.

Answered: 16 Skipped: 40
# RESPONSES DATE
1 The crosswalk/intersection at Jackson and Dallas needs attention. It is so scary, no one knows how to take turns and it’s terrifying to be a pedestrian crossing the street. We need blinking stop signs and blinking lights for the cross walk when someone is crossing. 12/19/2024 11:22 PM
2 Parks Avenue between El Cajon Blvd and University Ave lacks sidewalks. The surrounding residential neighborhood to the west of Parks Avenue also has very inconsistent sidewalks, but has a lot of turns and can be dangerous for pedestrians. 12/19/2024 4:06 PM
3 Lemon Avenue from the elementary school to Bancroft Drive. Areas are treacherous. 12/18/2024 8:09 PM 4 4th St north of Fresno. NO sidewalk on either side. Home encroachments! Cars parked on the north side of Fresno block traffic view on 4th St while crossing Fresno by car or walking. Make 3rd St all Diagonal parking marked with a "T" on one side, no parking on the other side. 12/18/2024 5:39 PM
5 Stanford Place and Harbinson Ave have a high need for sidewalks. 12/17/2024 3:38 AM 6 The Porter Hill Neighborhood is very dark. 12/16/2024 8:42 PM 7 Sidewalks around Lemon Ave. Elementary, and Graffiti removal along all main thoroughfares and under bridges. La Mesa Blvd., University, Jackson, and most on/off ramps . 12/16/2024 12:33 PM
8 Sidewalks on fourth Street, sidewalks on Fresno Avenue east of fourth, sidewalks on Alpine Street, and sidewalks on Chevy Chase St.
12/12/2024 8:35 AM
9 The sidewalk on one side of Cullowee St. ends abruptly mid-street in a very dangerous spot if you are walking on that side, forcing you to walk in the street directly in a blind spot for westward traffic. The 2-lane right on red intersection at Baltimore/University is very dangerous for pedestrians and rivers making a U-turn on University. Every day I see close calls at that intersection. Should be no right-on-red or just one lane. 12/11/2024 12:41 PM
10 Maple between Cinnabar and University. 12/9/2024 6:03 PM 11 N/A 12/9/2024 5:46 PM
12 Nebo drive is abandoned nobody takes care of the dirt strip next to the trolley. Streets flood everytime it rains. Nebo and Finley -Pasadena.
12/2/2024 9:49 AM
13 Intersection of Jackson Drive and La Mesa Blvd needs curb cuts through median. 11/29/2024 12:13 AM 14 Maple to Cinnabar (street) 11/28/2024 6:44 AM
15 Hoffman Ave near Vista La Mesa Elementary School. That whole street should have sidewalks.
11/27/2024 9:15 PM
16 Continuous sidewalk on 4th street to the village between Fresno and lemon, cross walk stripes on lemon and 4th for pedestrians going to the village.
11/27/2024 8:52 AM
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City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Stakeholder Survey 1 / 11
Q1 Please provide your name, title, and the name of the organization you represent.

Answered: 8 Skipped: 0
# RESPONSES DATE
1 12/19/2024 5:08 PM
2 12/19/2024 1:53 PM
3 12/19/2024 9:43 AM
4 12/18/2024 3:10 PM
5 12/16/2024 12:26 PM
6 12/2/2024 10:30 AM
7 11/27/2024 9:56 PM
8 11/27/2024 10:47 AM
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Q2 Please provide your service area zip code(s).

Answered: 8 Skipped: 0
# RESPONSES DATE
1 91941 12/19/2024 5:08 PM
2 San Diego County-wide 12/19/2024 1:53 PM
3 91941, 91942, 91943, 91944 12/19/2024 9:43 AM
4 91941, 91942 12/18/2024 3:10 PM
5 91941 12/16/2024 12:26 PM
6 91942 12/2/2024 10:30 AM
7 Area where the church is located; however, also includes Lemon Grove and El Cajon. La Mesa 91941 and 91942
11/27/2024 9:56 PM
8 91941 11/27/2024 10:47 AM
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75.00% 6

50.00% 4

62.50% 5

62.50% 5

50.00% 4

37.50% 3

37.50% 3

75.00% 6
Q3 Which of the following populations do you serve? (Select all that apply.) Answered: 8 Skipped: 0
Total Respondents: 8
# OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE
1 SDBEC is an alliance of community, labor, business, faith, justice, and environmental organizations coming together to accelerate electrification in residential and commercial buildings in the San Diego region. working to accelerate equitable building electrification throughout San Diego.
12/19/2024 1:53 PM
2 Childcare 12/19/2024 9:43 AM
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Seniors (62
years of age
and older)
Individuals or
families
experiencing...

Veterans
People with
disabilities
People with
substance use
disorders
People
experiencing
food insecurity
People
experiencing
domestic abuse
Other (please
specify)

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Seniors (62 years of age and older)
Individuals or families experiencing homelessness
Veterans
People with disabilities
People with substance use disorders
People experiencing food insecurity
People experiencing domestic abuse
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3 All segments and needs 12/16/2024 12:26 PM
4 Including individuals and families of all age and ability 12/2/2024 10:30 AM 5 People who are food insecure 11/27/2024 9:56 PM
6 Energy and utility customers 11/27/2024 10:47 AM
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City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Stakeholder Survey 5 / 11
Q4 From your organization’s perspective, what are the most pressing community needs in La Mesa?
Answered: 8 Skipped: 0
# RESPONSES DATE
1 homelessness, housing, better roads and sidewalks 12/19/2024 5:08 PM 2 Building electrification is essential to protecting public health by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality in our homes and buildings. 12/19/2024 1:53 PM
3 Pressing community needs lack of economic development, the need to strengthening childcare infrastructure, and promote family stability.
12/19/2024 9:43 AM
4 Permanent affordable housing and emergency shelter beds. Need for day center that provides basic needs and services for all residents (showers, laundry, meals, case managers, respite, companionship, and more). Like the HOME team in an AEC + Community Services. 12/18/2024 3:10 PM
5 Low income housing (truly affordable), community resources such as food bank, free clothing "store", county, state and federal resource hub.
12/16/2024 12:26 PM
6 Individuals sleeping in the streets, using drugs, defecating, pulling knives, screaming, or overdosing in public, while law abiding businesses must keep their office doors locked. Overcrowded streets due to ongoing construction and improper traffic control. Lack of parking due to construction of buildings that in turn will not have parking for future residents. 12/2/2024 10:30 AM
7 Homelessness Lack of affordable housing 11/27/2024 9:56 PM 8 Good streets and livable neighborhood 11/27/2024 10:47 AM APPENDIX C - Community Outreach Results

City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Stakeholder Survey 6 / 11
Q5 More specifically, what does your organization consider to be the most pressing housing needs in La Mesa?
Answered: 8 Skipped: 0
# RESPONSES DATE
1 more land for single family homes 12/19/2024 5:08 PM
2 1. New affordable housing using clean electric energy near transit. Single-fuel buildings are less expensive to build than dual fuel with gas. Many affordable housing developers know this and build accordingly. 2. Approximately 80% of La Mesa’s housing stock was built before California’s energy code Title 24 Part 6 was first adopted in 1978. Consequently, the building stock offers considerable opportunity for cost-effective energy retrofits to decrease the use of both electricity and natural gas and save residents money. 12/19/2024 1:53 PM
3 Work force participation, economic empowerment. 12/19/2024 9:43 AM 4 We need emergency shelter beds, even if “just” for inclement weather. And more affordable housing units.
12/18/2024 3:10 PM
5 Low income truly affordable, as well as transitional living. 12/16/2024 12:26 PM 6 Lack of parking for new housing being built to squeeze more people into the community.

Inability to provide services to get people off the streets who are already living here. 12/2/2024 10:30 AM
7 Living paycheck to paycheck so making rent or mortgage payments is always a problem. 11/27/2024 9:56 PM 8 La Mesa needs more affordable housing and inexpensive starter homes. What we don't need is to demolish existing affordable housing to make way for expensive luxury apartments and town houses.
11/27/2024 10:47 AM
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Q6 What is your organization’s role in addressing some of these needs? Answered: 8 Skipped: 0
# RESPONSES DATE
1 I help home owners finance home purchase. 12/19/2024 5:08 PM 2 Through education, organization, technical support, and outreach SDBEC seeks to engage with residents and businesses to prevent the burning of fossil fuels which are hazardous to our health and the planet.
12/19/2024 1:53 PM
3 Upwards BOOST program supports housing needs indirectly by strengthening the childcare ecosystem, enabling economic stability for low- to moderate-income (LMI) families. 12/19/2024 9:43 AM
4 Inform and educate housed residents, businesses, service orgs, and the faith community.

Advocate for policies that improve and increase housing options for all residents. 12/18/2024 3:10 PM
5 Ministries like Fresh Start that provide meals, hygiene items, showers, county and state resources, MTS cards, and a place to belong for those experiencing homelessness. 12/16/2024 12:26 PM
6 Keep the business doors locked and accompany clients to their vehicles because the city will not protect them.
12/2/2024 10:30 AM
7 We provide a monthly hot breakfast and provide Pronto cards - monthly passes for seniors and disabled and $20 for those under 65. We also provide showers, haircuts, and clothing and bedding needs, and county representatives provide housing counseling. We are also a vaccination site. We work in collaboration with other churches providing similar services. We also host the La Mesa Collaborative at our church and support some of the populations they serve.
11/27/2024 9:56 PM
8 We try to limit utility rate increases by the California Public Utilities Commission. 11/27/2024 10:47 AM APPENDIX C - Community Outreach Results

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Q7 What primary limitations or challenges does your organization face in providing services to communities in La Mesa?
Answered: 8 Skipped: 0
# RESPONSES DATE
1 affordability 12/19/2024 5:08 PM
2 1. A Reach code for new buildings. 2.Retrofitting existing buildings can be costly and communities who need it most are often the least able to afford it. Incentives, rebates, inclusive financing, electrification-friendly rates and tenant protections are some of the means to achieve success in meeting the needs of these communities. 12/19/2024 1:53 PM
3 Lack of city partnership 12/19/2024 9:43 AM
4 We’re not a service provider but hear from our service provider partners that lack of housing for their clients is their A#1 challenge.
12/18/2024 3:10 PM
5 Dedicated space and real solutions to the problems facing our guests. 12/16/2024 12:26 PM 6 Primary limitation is lack of safety in La Mesa for customers and employees. We must keep our doors locked during business hours.
12/2/2024 10:30 AM
7 All our services are organized and provided by volunteers - people who are willing to give of their time monthly as well as during the month. Financially we are dependent on donations of food, hygiene supplies, and custodial service. The primary limitations are financial and recruiting volunteers and paying staff for followup functions. 11/27/2024 9:56 PM
8 None. La Mesa does a good job permitting new rooftop solar systems in a timely manner. 11/27/2024 10:47 AM APPENDIX C - Community Outreach Results

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Q8 What other organizations do you think City of La Mesa staff should collaborate with to address the most pressing community needs in the next 5 years?
Answered: 7 Skipped: 1
# RESPONSES DATE
1 its residences 12/19/2024 5:08 PM
2 Sustainability staff in the City and County of San Diego, SDCP, Tech Clean California, The Switch Is On and other members of SDBEC.
12/19/2024 1:53 PM
3 1. County (D4 Supervisor’s office, OHS, HCD) 2. state Senator Akilah Weber’s office 3. US Rep Sara Jacob’s’ office
12/18/2024 3:10 PM
4 Live Well, HHSA, Fair Housing, etc. 12/16/2024 12:26 PM 5 Police department and MTS security need to collaborate and increase role of both 12/2/2024 10:30 AM 6 Vista La Mesa Christian Church, Fletcher Hills Presbyterian , East County Homeless Task Force, Foothills United Methodist Church, Sisters of St. Francis Franciscan Peace Connection, La Mesa/Spring Valley School District, Sand Diego Housing Federation, Regional Task Force on Homelessness, Crisis House
11/27/2024 9:56 PM
7 Neighborhood community planning groups. Ignore the developer funded YIMBY lobbyists. 11/27/2024 10:47 AM APPENDIX C - Community Outreach Results

City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Stakeholder Survey 10 / 11
Q9 What information and data sources does your organization rely on to inform organizational goals and measure outcomes?
Answered: 8 Skipped: 0
# RESPONSES DATE
1 sales data 12/19/2024 5:08 PM
2 We advocate for building electrification goals in Climate Action Plans and most importantly, implementation plans to measure outcomes.
12/19/2024 1:53 PM
3 Internal sources: Performance Dashboards, Participant Surveys and Feedback, Financial Reports. External sources: U.S. Census Bureau, State and Federal Education and Childcare Databases, Local Government Reports, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Guidelines
12/19/2024 9:43 AM
4 RTFH point in time count; RTFH Monthly HMIS Reports; County Community Health Statistics East Region dashboards; SANDAG; McKinney-Vento data from school districts; and more. 12/18/2024 3:10 PM
5 We collect data every month from our Fresh Start so we can understand our guests greatest needs so we can seek to respond to those needs the best way we can. 12/16/2024 12:26 PM
6 I look out the front window for information. View of trolley station and actual break-in to our office.
12/2/2024 10:30 AM
7 We are informed by attending city town halls, by members in our committee serving on the police oversight board, our pastor, Christian DeMent serves on that board and the La Mesa Collaborative, and several of our members attend meetings of the East County Homeless Task Force and the La Mesa Collaborative. We also interview members of the city council on a oneon-one basis to learn about issues related to city concerns. We also are part of the Community Garden and attend meetings to learn about Park and recreation information. We always are involved with the annual Earth Care event where we gather information about other environmentally involved organizations in our community. 11/27/2024 9:56 PM
8 CPUC rate cases and utility project permitting. 11/27/2024 10:47 AM APPENDIX C - Community Outreach Results

City of La Mesa 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Stakeholder Survey 11 / 11
Q10 Is there anything not discussed above that City of La Mesa staff should know as we are seeking to identify and address the most pressing needs in the community?
Answered: 6 Skipped: 2
# RESPONSES DATE
1 Community outreach is invaluable. 12/19/2024 1:53 PM
2 Mimic the City of Santee’s monthly Homeless Working Group collaboration across agencies.

Would love to discuss opportunities with the La Mesa Collaborative. 12/18/2024 3:10 PM
3 We are called to provide space to do these things, but it comes at a significant cost to the congregation (upkeep of a Certified Kitchen, wear and tear on furnishings and building, utilities, etc.). Financial support in terms of Grants and gifts would be extremely helpful! 12/16/2024 12:26 PM
4 As La Mesa builds more huge buildings without parking or planning for infrastructure, it is destroying the character of this town. Construction workers block entire sections of town in plain view of City Hall. Streets are over-crowded and the traffic signals are timed to make it worse. La Mesa is approving more buildings with no parking which perpetuates the burden on infrastructure.
12/2/2024 10:30 AM
5 We believe the restrictions on providing a shelter in La Mesa could be addressed when there are many empty buildings - locations where we could help those who are unsheltered who are living on our streets. the CDBG funds could provide for the oversight of these locations. Also, a safe parking area where people who sleep in their cars could be made available. Our church used to be part of the Interfaith Shelter Network in which we provided shelter and food and showers. City regulations made that impossible.
11/27/2024 9:56 PM
6 La Mesa has plenty of "market rate" luxury apartment blocks and town houses. What we need are more truly affordable new housing. We need to stop allowing developers to evict tenants from existing affordable housing to make way for new unaffordable luxury housing. 11/27/2024 10:47 AM
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activities.

In accordance with the federal regulations
at 24 CFR, Part 91, the City of La Mesa (City) is required to prepare and submit a 2025-2029 Five Year Consolidated Plan (Con Plan), a 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan (Annual Plan), and a Citizen and Community Participation Plan (CPP) for its Housing and Community Development Entitlement Programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). On May 14, 2025, HUD announced that the City would receive an allocation of $456,031 in Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement funds for Program Year 2025-2026 (PY 25). The Con Plan outlines the City's housing and non-housing community development needs and priorities over the next five years. The Annual Plan outlines how the City intends to spend the CDBG entitlement funds in the amount of $456,031 and $35,798 in unused funds from prior Program Years for a total of $491,820 PY 25. The CPP is a description of the City's policies and procedures for public involvement in the development of the Con Plan and Annual
Plans, amendments to these plans, and
the public review process for the
Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report (CAPER).

Copies of the Draft 2020-2025 Con Plan,
Action Plan, and CCP are available for a
30-day public review and comment period
from Wednesday, June 11th, to Friday,
July 11th
, at 5:00 PM, on the City's website http://www.cityoflamesa.us/124/CDBG- Program. A hard copy is available at the Community Development Department located at City Hall (8130 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942). City Hall is open Monday–Thursday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and every other Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. City Hall will be closed on
July 4th.

THE CITY OF LA MESA IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC ENTITY. IT

DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE

BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, ETHNIC

ORIGIN, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX,

RELIGION, VETERANS STATUS, OR

PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY IN

EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF
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(ADA)/SECTION 504 REHABILITATION
ACT OF 1973, IF YOU NEED SPECIAL

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THESE MEETINGS, PLEASE CONTACT

THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR,
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PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT (619) 667-
1175, FAX (619) 667-1163, OR E-MAIL
[email protected]

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AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE THESE

DEVICES UPON ENTRY TO PUBLIC

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PHOTO ID OR SIGNATURE WILL BE

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MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC
City Clerk
6/27/25
SD-3942110#

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-083

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

THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PLANNING PERIOD JULY 2025 THROUGH JUNE 2029 AND THE PROGRAM YEAR 2025-2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING

SUBMITTAL TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND

URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa is an entitlement city in accordance with the regulations of the Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Program Guidelines established by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"); WHEREAS, the City is eligible for the Home Investments Partnership Program ("HOME") program, a HUD funding program, through membership in the San Diego HOME Consortium; WHEREAS, as a condition of funding, grantees are required by HUD to participate in a consolidated planning process to assess affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions, to identify community goals, and to carry out projects and activities that forward those goals;
WHEREAS, in accordance with consolidated planning requirements, the City of La Mesa has prepared a five-year Consolidated Plan for Community Development, which establishes funding priorities for the CDBG and HOME programs for the planning period July 2025 to June 2029;
WHEREAS, the City conducted public outreach in accordance with an adopted Citizen Participation Plan for HUD Funding Programs that included a Consolidated Planning workshop held on December 17, 2024, to seek public input on prioritizing housing and community development needs in the development of the Consolidated Plan; WHEREAS, a total of $456,031 in new funding and $35,798.95 of prior year funding will be available to allocate to eligible projects and programs in Program Year (PY) 2025-2026, as outlined in the Annual Action Plan; •
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa has developed an allocation program based on public participation and policy direction from the City Council; WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa affirmatively furthers fair housing by ensuring community access to fair housing as a public service, and the Center for Social Advocacy of San Diego County has submitted an application to provide fair housing and tenant/landlord mediation services in the City;
WHEREAS, the City Council held public hearings on June 10, 2025, and July 8, 2025, with published notification, to ensure adequate opportunity for public participation in the development of the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan for PY 2025-2026;

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WHEREAS, a review period to allow the public an opportunity to comment on the Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan for PY 2025-2026 began on June 11, 2025, and ended on July 11, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City will incorporate public comments received into the final submission of said Plan.

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 foregoing fact and determinations are true and hereby made a part hereof.

2. That the City Council hereby adopts the Consolidated Plan for Community Development for the planning period July 2025 to June 2029.

3. That the City Council hereby approves the Annual Action Plan for PY 2025-2026.

4. That the City Council hereby authorizes allocation and submittal of the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan for FY 2025-2026 to HUD, with the required certifications, applications, and agreements for the full implementation of activities funded under the Plan.

5. That the City Council hereby authorizes the execution of the PY 2025-2026 contract between the City of La Mesa and the Center for Social Advocacy of San Diego County for fair housing services in the City of La Mesa.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held on the 8th day of July 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, the City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2025-083, duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.

ME AN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk
(SEAL OF CITY)

ATTACHMENT C
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-___

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA
APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026 DRAFT CONSOLIDATED

ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) AND

AUTHORIZING STAFF TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY CORRECTIONS AND SUBMIT TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT (HUD) BY SEPTEMBER 28, 2026
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa is an entitlement jurisdiction that receives an annual allocation of CDBG funds from HUD to benefit low- and moderate-income residents;
WHEREAS, each year HUD requires entitlement jurisdictions to submit the CAPER, which is an annual progress report on the performance of CDBG funded programs toward the goals identified in the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan; WHEREAS, the City’s CDBG entitlement funding allocation for FY 2026 was $456,031;
WHEREAS, in accordance with the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, residents were notified and given the opportunity to submit comments;
WHEREAS, the draft FY 2026 CAPER was made available for public review for a 15-day comment period beginning on August 24, 2026;
WHEREAS, the City prepared the FY 2026 CAPER in accordance with HUD’s prescribed format;
WHEREAS, the City Council did receive and consider a staff report on the FY 2026 CAPER; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Mesa held a duly noticed public meeting on September 8, 2026, and accepted public testimony in consideration of the FY 2026 CAPER.

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 City Council approves the draft FY 2026 CAPER.

2. That the City Council authorizes staff to make any necessary corrections and submit the FY 2026 CAPER to HUD by September 28, 2026.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 8
th day of September 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)

DATE: September 8, 2026
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ray Sweeney, Chief of Police
VIA: Greg Humora, City Manager
SUBJECT: Police Department 2nd Quarter Operations Report 2026 Please see the attached 2nd Quarter Report for 2026.

Quarterly Report
2nd Quarter 2026
Ray Sweeney, Chief of Police
Prepared by Crime Analysis

1 Crime Trends and Statistics
The second quarter of 2026 concluded with a total of 19.9 crimes per thousand residents, compared to 16.1 in the second quarter of 2025. Violent crime increased by 9.1%, and property crime increased by 27.7% compared to the second quarter of 2025.

FBI Part 1 Crimes, 2nd Quarter Year to Date
Historical Violent Crime Comparison, 2nd Quarter Year to Date Incidents of homicide and robbery decreased compared to the same period last year, while aggravated assault increased. Rape remained the same. Thirty-eight percent (38%) of aggravated assaults during the second quarter of 2026 were domestic violence related, and sixty-three percent (63%) knew their offender.

2 Case Clearances
On June 12, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to investigate an assault at the Albertsons, located at 8920 Fletcher Parkway. The suspect entered the store and attempted to open a locked display case containing cigarettes. After causing a disturbance inside the store, the suspect was confronted by several employees and escorted toward the front exit. As employees were escorting the suspect from the business, the suspect suddenly turned toward one of the employees, grabbed the victim by the neck with their right hand, and forcefully pushed the victim to the ground before fleeing the store.

While officers were investigating the incident at Albertsons, La Mesa Dispatch advised that a subject matching the suspect's description had attempted to assault another individual in the parking lot of Frazier Farms, located at 8401 Fletcher Parkway.

Multiple 911 calls reported that the driver of a blue Nissan was attempting to strike pedestrians in the parking lot of Frazier Farms. Responding officers located the blue Nissan in the parking lot of Petco, located at 8505 Fletcher Parkway, and contacted the suspect inside the vehicle.

The suspect was arrested without incident and booked into the San Diego Central Jail on charges of Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Assault by Means of Force Likely to Produce Great Bodily Injury, Simple Battery, Violation of Parole, and Assault on a Peace Officer.

Historical Property Crime Comparison, 2nd Quarter Year to Date Compared to the previous second quarter, residential burglary stayed the same, commercial burglary decreased by 28%, theft increased by 40%, and auto theft increased by 11.8%.

3 Case Clearances
On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, a suspect responsible for a series of thefts at Ulta Beauty, located at 8788 Grossmont Boulevard, stole approximately $7,322 worth of fragrance products and other merchandise during three separate incidents in the second quarter.

Witness information, surveillance footage, and Ulta Beauty Loss Prevention records linked the suspect to each theft.

Special Investigations Detectives followed up on the vehicle description and license plate provided by witnesses. Through their investigation, detectives identified the registered owner of the vehicle and confirmed she matched the individual depicted in the surveillance footage.

Detectives subsequently obtained and executed a search warrant at the suspect's residence, where they recovered twenty-one fragrance perfumes identified as stolen Ulta Beauty merchandise. The total value of the recovered merchandise was approximately $3,586.

The suspect was arrested and booked into the Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility on charges of Grand Theft, three counts of Felony Burglary, three counts of Felony Theft with Two Prior Convictions, Possession of a High-Capacity Magazine, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Supervised Persons in the City
Registered Sex Offenders
There are currently eighty-two (82) active sex registrants in the city, eight (8) of whom are transient individuals. Throughout the year, patrol officers conduct compliance checks on the registrants living in La Mesa. Four (4) registrants were out of compliance during the second quarter of 2026, meaning they had not completed their annual or monthly checkin and residency verification as required. The Investigation Unit will pursue charges against those in violation of their registration requirements.

Traffic Unit
Traffic Collisions
2026
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr YTD
Total Traffic Collisions 62 55 117
Collisions Involving Injury 28 27 55
Total Vehicle Occupants Reporting Injury 41 52 93
Occupants Reporting Serious Injury 3 1 4
Fatality 1 2 3

4 Top Three Collision Locations

1. Baltimore Dr. and Lake Murray Dr.

2. El Cajon Blvd. and Baltimore Dr.

3. Lake Murray Blvd. and Parkway Dr.

Traffic Enforcement Operations 2nd Quarter
Date Enforcement Operations Focus Location Total Officers 4/8/2026 Distracted Driving (OTS) Traffic Enforcement Citywide 2 4/17/2026 DUI Enforcement DUI Checkpoint Citywide 11
4/20/2026 DUI Enforcement (OTS) DUI Saturation Citywide 2 4/22/2026 DUI (Cannabis) DUI Saturation Citywide 3
4/30/2026 Pedestrian (OTS) Traffic Enforcement Citywide 1 5/22/2026 Bike/E-Bike Enforcement (OTS) Traffic Enforcement Farmer’s Market 2 6/15/2026 DUI Enforcement (OTS) DUI Saturation Citywide 4 6/17/2026 DUI Enforcement (OTS) DUI Saturation Citywide 3 School Resource Officers
The School Resource Officers (SROs) attended regular meetings with the Grossmont Union High School SROs and met with school staff as requested regarding numerous issues on campuses throughout the City.

The SROs responded to or initiated approximately one hundred and fifty-seven (157) calls for service. Approximately eighty-one (81) of those calls for service involved a school. The SROs conducted approximately eleven (11) traffic stops/bike stops/pedestrian stops, resulting in education or enforcement, while providing extra traffic patrol during school drop-off and pick-up times. The SROs took six (6) new cases, two (2) of which resulted in a detention for mental health evaluation. The SROs closed fourteen (14) cases by various means.

The SROs completed the following additional tasks/trainings:
• Participated in Career Day at Rolando Elementary
• Participated as Team Leaders for Youth Leadership Camp • Coordinated Law Enforcement support for Helix Charter High School Graduation

5 Community Engagement and Information Sharing
Social Media
Events and Presentations
The La Mesa Police Department hosted its annual Youth Leadership Camp at the end of June, providing local youth with an engaging week of hands-on activities centered on leadership, teamwork, public safety, and positive decision-making. Throughout the week, officers served as team leaders and mentors, guiding campers through activities and fostering positive relationships, creating meaningful opportunities to engage with law enforcement in a supportive, encouraging environment.

New Officers
Four police recruits started their training at the regional police academy.

Lateral Police Officers
None.

Vacancies
Social Media Platform Followers
Nextdoor 28,925 La Mesa Residents
Facebook 10.487
X (formerly Twitter) 6,143
Instagram 7,237
Crime Prevention and Outreach Services
Neighborhood Watch Meetings 2
Community Presentations 3
Residential Security Inspections 1
Commercial Security Inspection 0
Community Events 6
Station Tours 1
Position Authorized Filled Vacancies
Sworn Officers 73 72 1
Dispatchers 14 13 1
Community Service Officers 6 5 1
Police Services Technicians 3 2 1

6 Applications are being accepted for the position of Lateral/Academy Graduate Police Officer and Lateral/Experienced Police Dispatcher. Please visit the City of La Mesa’s website for more information or to apply.

Officer Training
During this quarter, sworn personnel completed autism awareness training, defensive tactics training, use of force training, and emergency vehicle operations training.

Home Team Success Story
In April 2026, the HOME Team met a U.S. Navy veteran during one of the Saturday outreach events hosted by the La Mesa Village Church. The veteran had been experiencing homelessness since losing their apartment in 2022 and was unaware of the services and benefits potentially available to them, including housing assistance, VA disability benefits, and ongoing case management.

The HOME Team contacted the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to verify the individual’s veteran status and assisted with obtaining a copy of their DD214. The HOME Team then scheduled an appointment for the veteran to apply for VA disability benefits and provided transportation, assistance with paperwork, and support in understanding and navigating the application process.

The HOME Team also enrolled the veteran in the Coordinated Entry System, which quickly resulted in a match to a newly opened Permanent Supportive Housing unit in National City, California. The HOME Team supported the veteran throughout the entire housing process, including coordinating with VA personnel and the property management company, attending multiple meetings, assisting with required documentation, and helping navigate the steps necessary to secure the unit.

Because the housing process required ongoing coordination, multiple appointments, and frequent communication with the VA and property management staff, the HOME Team met with the veteran several times per week throughout their enrollment in the program.

The HOME Team remained actively involved through the move-in process and connected the veteran with a VA case manager to ensure continued access to services and ongoing support.

On June 11, 2026, after experiencing homelessness for approximately four years, the veteran successfully moved into their new home.

7 Department Demographics
Department Wellness
The Department remains committed to our staff's wellness and offers various resources to our police officers and professional staff. Our Peer Support Team responded to several callouts during the past quarter to support staff impacted by critical incidents. Our Facility Dog, Declan, has also been called upon to provide unconditional love and support to those team members impacted by trauma, stress, and the often-challenging realities of first responder work. The La Mesa Police Department contracts with a local mental health clinician who is culturally competent in assisting first responders with processing life and work trauma. This clinician is an invaluable asset and helps us protect our people so they can continue to protect you.

Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA) Reporting
The Racial and Identity Profiling Act of 2015 prohibits racial and identity profiling by law enforcement and requires all agencies to annually report vehicle and pedestrian stop information, as well as citizen complaints of profiling, to the California Attorney General’s Office. The La Mesa Police Department began collecting stop information in 2022 in compliance with the legislation. Annual data is reported to the Department of Justice. The latest report from the California RIPA Board can be found on the California Attorney General’s website by following the link: https://oag.ca.gov/ab953/board/reports.

Race/Ethnicity Total Officers Percent of Officers
Asian 2 3%
Black or African American 6 8%
Hispanic or Latino 17 24%
Pacific Islander 1 1%
White 46 64%
Grand Total 72 100.00%

8 California Incident-Based Reporting
Historically, the La Mesa Police Department has reported crime statistics using the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Summary Statistics program with the FBI. California and the nation have now transitioned to new standardized reporting systems: the California Incident-Based Reporting System (CIBRS) and the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). These new systems allow for the robust reporting of fifty-two offense types, an increase from 8 offense types under UCR. Reported data includes case details to more accurately analyze crime trends statewide and nationally.

La Mesa Police Department
Quarterly Crime Statistics - 2nd Quarter 2026
2026 2025 YTD
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr YTD YTD % Change Homicide 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 -100.0%
Cleared 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
Rape 2 6 2 7 3 3 6 8 -25.0%
Cleared 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 0.0%
Robbery 11 13 10 16 6 8 14 24 -41.7%
Cleared 3 5 4 10 3 3 6 8 -25.0%
Aggravated Assault 32 44 57 47 45 55 100 76 31.6%
Cleared 26 29 44 30 34 33 67 55 21.8%
2026 2025 YTD
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr YTD YTD % Change Residential 15 13 21 18 8 20 28 28 0.0%
Commercial 10 15 21 8 10 8 18 25 -28.0%
Burglary Total 28 28 42 26 18 28 46 56 -17.9%
Cleared 8 8 11 7 8 8 16 16 0.0%
Car Prowl (Included in Theft) 21 23 24 21 39 18 57 44 29.5% Theft > $400 65 43 76 58 83 91 174 108 61.1%
Theft $400 or less 81 86 88 86 102 109 211 167 26.3%
Theft Total 146 129 164 144 185 200 385 275 40.0%
Cleared 31 26 43 50 67 53 120 57 110.5%
Auto Theft 29 22 31 25 28 29 57 51 11.8%
Cleared 3 3 5 3 1 0 1 6 -83.3%
2026 2025 YTD
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr YTD YTD % Change Total Violent 47 63 69 70 54 66 120 110 9.1%
Cleared* 61.7% 55.6% 69.6% 58.6% 68.5% 56.1% 61.7% 58.2% 6.0% Total Property 203 179 237 195 231 257 488 382 27.7%
Cleared* 20.7% 20.7% 24.9% 30.8% 32.9% 23.7% 28.1% 20.7% 35.7% FBI Index 250 242 306 265 285 323 608 492 23.6%
Cleared* 28.4% 29.8% 35.0% 38.1% 39.6% 30.3% 34.7% 29.1% 19.4% Violent Rate per 1000 Pop. 3.9/K 3.8/K
Property Rate per 1000 Pop. 16.0/K 12.5/K
Index Rate per 1000 Pop. 19.9/K 16.1/K
2025
Violent Crime
Property Crime
Totals
2025
2025
2026
2026
2026
Prepared by LMPD Crime Analysis, 7/12/26
*Percentage change by number of crimes cleared.

N/A = Not Applicable

La Mesa Police Department
Robbery and Theft - 2nd Quarter 2026
2026 2025 YTD
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr YTD YTD % Change Street/Highway 1 5 3 4 0 1 1 6 -83.3%
Commercial 5 5 6 7 3 4 7 10 -30.0%
Gas or Service Station 1 0 0 1 1 1 2 1 100.0%
Chain Store 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 -100.0%
Residential 0 1 0 1 2 2 4 1 300.0%
Bank 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
Miscellaneous 4 1 0 3 0 0 0 5 -100.0%
Robbery Total 11 13 10 16 6 8 14 24 -41.7%
Cleared 2 5 4 10 3 3 6 7 -14.3%
YTD Clearance Rate 43%
2026 2025 YTD
1st Qtr done 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr YTD YTD % Change Pocket-Picking 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 -100.0%
Purse Snatching 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 3 -100.0%
Shoplifting 43 48 65 55 64 59 123 91 35.2%
From Motor Vehicles 35 33 44 37 49 38 87 68 27.9%
Motor Vehicle Parts & Acc. 13 14 12 6 10 24 34 27 25.9% Bicycles 9 -1 3 10 7 5 12 8 50.0%
From Buildings 37 27 25 28 50 64 114 64 78.1%
From Coin Operated Mach. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
All Others 6 7 15 7 5 10 15 13 15.4%
Theft Total 146 129 164 144 185 200 385 275 40.0%
Cleared 31 26 43 50 67 53 120 57 110.5%
YTD Clearance Rate 31%
2025
Robbery
Theft
2025 2026
2026
Prepared by LMPD Crime Analysis, 7/12/26 N/A = Not Applicable

La Mesa Police Department
Patrol Statistics - 2nd Quarter 2026
2026 2025 YTD
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr YTD YTD % Change Primary 4294 4491 4796 4190 4562 4743 9305 8785 5.9%
Officer Initiated 2567 2491 2875 2266 2129 2146 4275 5058 -15.5% Reports Taken 1131 1413 1412 1190 1264 1339 2603 2544 2.3% Arrests Made 367 469 469 438 352 392 744 836 -11.0%
5150 Detentions 92 74 76 99 85 124 209 166 25.9%
Citations 643 639 442 163 191 269 460 1282 -64.1%
Parking/ Muni Code Citations 82 137 166 88 75 124 199 219 -9.1% Field Interviews 113 161 185 121 117 74 191 274 -30.3%
2025 2026
Prepared by LMPD Crime Analysis, 01/28/26 N/A = Not Applicable

La Mesa Police Department
Additional Detailed Statistics - 2nd Quarter 2026
Robbery Location Type 2026 Cleared % Solved
Street/Highway 1 0 0.0%
Commercial 7 4 57.1%
Gas or Service Station 2 1 50.0%
Chain Store 0 0 N/C
Residential 4 1 25.0%
Bank 0 0 N/C
Miscellaneous 0 0 N/C
Total 14 6 42.9%
2026 2025 YTD
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr YTD YTD % Change Ghost Gun(s) Recovered Incident 2 4 2 5 0 13 13 6 116.7% Fentanyl Related Incident 1 6 5 3 6 3 9 7 28.6%
Naloxone Used Incident 1 2 1 1 3 0 3 3 0.0%
Reported Hate Crimes 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 1 100.0%
A single incident may be reflected in each appliable category, dependent on incident circumstances. 2026 2025 YTD
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr YTD YTD % Change Race 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 100.0%
Religion 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 100.0%
Sexual Orientation 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 -100.0%
Gender 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
Citizenship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
None/Unknown Bias 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
2026 2025 YTD
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr YTD YTD % Change Communications 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 100.0%
Violence 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
Vandalism 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.0%
Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N/C
N/C: Not Calculable
2026
2026
There are 37 reportable bias motivations and 14 reportable offensive acts. To facilitate a more readable data table, only the bias motivations and offensive acts for reported hate crimes will be broken down under each category.

Robbery Clearances
Year to Date Totals
2025
Details of Hate Crimes Reported to Law Enforcment
Incidents of Special Study and County Interest
Crimes by Bias Motivation 2025
Crimes by Offensive Act 2025
Each reported hate crime is listed twice, once under the relevant bias motivation and again under the category of offensive act.

Data is only available for incidents reported to the La Mesa Police Department. 2026
Prepared by LMPD Crime Analysis, 1/28/26
N/A = Not Applicable

La Mesa Police Department
Communications - 2nd Quarter 2026
2026 2025 YTD
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr YTD YTD % Change 9-1-1 6366 6508 7103 6835 7014 7569 14583 12874 13.3%
9-1-1 Answer Time 1 98% 97% 98% 98% 98% 98% 98% 98% 0.0% Total Calls to the Department 24397 25345 27256 24749 26781 27246 54027 49742 8.6% Total Calls For Service 2 14933 15274 16757 14917 15719 16259 31978 30207 5.9% Source:
9-1-1 6077 6185 6782 6471 6671 7188 13859 12262 13.0%
Text 9-1-1 3 8 6 13 9 4 13 17 14 21.4%
Non-Emergency 5428 5690 6109 5393 5875 5827 11702 11118 5.3% Officer Initiated 3206 3059 3467 2780 2815 2903 5718 6265 -8.7% Walk Ins 223 334 386 264 354 328 682 557 22.4%
HOME 4 465 631 680 505 638 681 1319 1096 20.3%
4 The Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement (HOME) is an initiative of the City of La Mesa, in collaboration with the La Mesa Police Department. LMPD Dispatchers route the HOME team (City outreach workers) as primary responders to non-emergency calls for service that do not require a police presence.
2025
2 Calls for Service include all calls that generate agency response and officer initiated contact including, assisting citizens, traffic stops, pedestrian stops, front counter contacts, extra patrol, etc. 3 Capacity to accept texts via 9-1-1 began January 2021. 1 9-1-1 Answer Time indicates the average percentage of 9-1-1 calls answered by the State Ringtime Standard. Beginning 03/01/23, the State Ringtime Standard is 90% within 15 seconds, and 95% within 20 seconds. 2026
Prepared by LMPD Crime Analysis, 07/12/26
N/A = Not Available

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: September 8, 2026
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AWARDING CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACT TO LM RASMUSSEN CONSTRUCTION,
INC. FOR BID 27-09 POLICE DEPARTMENT TENANT

IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY OFFICE EXPANSION, CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 8615)
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
Recommendation:

That the City Council adopt the Resolution awarding a construction contract to LM Rasmussen Construction, Inc. for Bid 27-09 Police Department Tenant Improvement Project (Information Technology Office Expansion, Capital Improvement Project 8615), in the amount of $140,759.

Fiscal Impact:

Funds for this contract are budgeted and available in Capital Improvement Project (CIP) account 8615.

City’s Strategic Goals:
 Nurture an organizational culture where employees are recognized for the delivery of high-quality services to the community.

BACKGROUND:

The City desires to construct interior tenant improvements at the Police Station to create additional space for Information Technology (IT) staff. Most IT staff are currently located in City Hall Annex I. The IT computer server room is located within the Police Station. It would be more advantageous from an operational standpoint to move IT staff to the Police Station in closer proximity to the computer server room and to service Police Department

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staff, which has the highest IT demand. In addition, this would also free up space in Annex I for the Human Resources Division.

DISCUSSION:

On August 14, 2025, BWE, Inc. was issued a task order to provide structural engineering design services for the Police Department Tenant Improvement Project (Information Technology Office Expansion)
On August 5, 2026, a notice inviting bids was advertised, and bid documents were distributed to 70 plan holders. On August 21, 2026, 12 bids were received electronically.

The apparent responsive, responsible low bidder was determined to be LM Rasmussen Construction, Inc. with a total bid amount of $140,759. A summary of bid results is attached.

Contract time for completion of the work is 30 working days and is expected to begin in October 2026 and be completed by December 2026.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt the Resolution awarding a construction contract to LM Rasmussen Construction, Inc. for the Police Department Tenant Improvement Project (Information Technology Office Expansion, CIP 8615) in the amount of $140,759.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Michael Throne, PE
City Manager Director of Public Works
____________________________
Brianda De La Torre
Assistant Engineer
Attachments: A. Resolution
B. Bid 27-09 Results Tabulation

ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO LM RASMUSSEN
CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR BID 27-09, POLICE DEPARTMENT TENANT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICE
EXPANSION (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 8615)
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa has a strategic goal to nurture an organizational culture where employees are recognized for the delivery of high quality services to the community;
WHEREAS, on August 14, 2025, a task order was awarded to BWE, Inc. to provide structural engineering design services for the City of Police Department Tenant Improvement Project (Information Technology Office Expansion) and plan were completed in July 2026;
WHEREAS, on August 5, 2026, a notice inviting bids was advertised and bid documents were distributed to 70 plan holders;
WHEREAS, on August 21, 2026, 12 bids were received electronically. The apparent responsive, responsible low bidder was determined to be LM Rasmussen Construction, Inc. with a total of $140,759; and
WHEREAS, funding for this contract is budgeted and available in Capital Improvement Project (CIP) account 8615.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, that a resolution awarding the construction contract to LM Rasmussen Construction, Inc. for the La Mesa Police Department Tenant Improvement Project (IT Expansion) in the amount of $140,759 is adopted.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 8
th day of September 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF THE CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2026- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.

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

Bid Tabulation
BID 27-09 La Mesa Police Department Tenant Improvement Project Bidders Total
1 LM Rasmussen Construction Inc $140,759.00
2 Sitka Construction Group LLC $145,000.00
3 gqbuilder $157,820.00
4 SWCS, Inc. $157,938.00
5 Neema General Contracting $159,999.00
6 Grahovac Construction. Co., Inc $161,638.00
7 ARIX INC. $166,030.00
8 Gem Industrial Electric, Inc. $169,900.00
9 Urias Contracting, Inc $174,200.00
10 Bena Builders INC $175,000.00
11 JNH Construction, Inc $183,730.00
12 ALL AMERICAN BUILDING SERVICES $205,055.00
Engineer’s Estimate $180,000.00

ATTACHMENT B

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: September 8, 2026
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT

AMENDMENT WITH PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE FOR

CLIMATE ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
SERVICES FOR THE 2026-2027 CIVICSPARK

PROGRAM
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
Recommendation:

That the City Council adopt the Resolution approving an agreement amendment with Public Health Institute for Climate Action Plan implementation services for the 2026-2027 CivicSpark program.

Fiscal Impact:

The cost for this service is $75,000, which is budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2027 Environmental Services Operating Account No. 1311-6430.

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.  Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe.

Climate Action Plan Reduction Strategy:

This item supports all measures within the Climate Action Plan.

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BACKGROUND:

The CivicSpark program is an AmeriCorps program dedicated to building capacity for local public agencies to address community resilience issues such as climate change, water resource management, housing, and mobility. The CivicSpark program is administered by the Public Health Institute (PHI).

The CivicSpark program provides a dedicated Fellow for an 11-month period to support research, planning, and implementation projects for community resilience. Fellows are AmeriCorps members selected through a competitive national application process.

Fellows have at minimum a college degree in a relevant field, as well as workplace and community service experience. Projects must support local public agency resiliency needs around climate change adaptation or mitigation, affordable housing, energy efficiency, water management or policy, sustainable mobility, or rural broadband.

The City has hosted two Fellows for the past five service terms, each making significant contributions in Climate Action Plan (CAP) implementation. To continue to assist with CAP implementation, the City applied for and subsequently was approved for two Fellows for the 2026-2027 service year.

DISCUSSION:

To participate in the CivicSpark program, the City is required to execute an agreement amendment with PHI (Attachment B). PHI serves as the employer of the Fellows and provides the Fellows training and professional development, health insurance, and general support. The City’s Environmental Sustainability Manager and Environmental Program Coordinator will provide direct supervision. Staff recommends the City Council waive competitive bidding requirements and authorize a sole-source award as this vendor is the only provider in San Diego County capable of delivering the required service.

CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Resolution approving an agreement amendment with PHI for Climate Action Plan implementation services for the 2026-2027 CivicSpark program. If approved, the Fellows placement would begin on October 5, 2026.

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Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Michael Throne, PE
City Manager Director of Public Works
____________________________
Hilary Ego
Environmental Sustainability Manager
Attachments: A. Resolution
B. Agreement

ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC

HEALTH INSTITUTE FOR CLIMATE ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES FOR THE CIVICSPARK PROGRAM 2026-2027 SERVICE
YEAR
WHEREAS, in March 2018, the City of La Mesa approved the Climate Action Plan (CAP) and updated the CAP in 2024, which serves as a roadmap to reduce communitywide greenhouse gas emissions with measures in clean and renewable energy, building energy efficiency, clean and efficient transportation, waste reduction, water efficiency, and urban natural environment;
WHEREAS, successful CAP implementation requires additional staff and resources;
WHEREAS, the nonprofit, Public Health Institute, administers the CivicSpark program, which is an AmeriCorps program dedicated to building capacity for local governments to address climate change in California;
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa successfully applied to the CivicSpark program to host two CivicSpark Fellows for 11 months for the 2026-2027 service year; WHEREAS, the CivicSpark Fellows will work on Climate Action Plan implementation activities focused on transportation and community engagement; WHEREAS, the cost for this service is $75,000, which is budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2027 Environmental Services Operating Account No. 1311-6430; and WHEREAS, the CivicSpark program is funded in part by AmeriCorps, and the City of La Mesa is matching $75,000 to host two CivicSpark Fellows.

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 to approve an agreement for Climate Action Plan implementation services for the CivicSpark program 2026-2027 Service Year to Public Health Institute for a total cost of $75,000.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 8
th day of September 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WEIGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2026- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.

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

REPORT to the MAYOR and MEMBERS of the CITY COUNCIL
From the CITY MANAGER
DATE: September 8, 2026
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING MODIFICATIONS TO THE

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED REGIONAL

WASTEWATER DISPOSAL AGREEMENT AND

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE

AGREEMENT
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Public Works
Recommendation:

That the City Council adopt the Resolution approving modifications to the Second Amended and Restated Wastewater Disposal Agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.

Fiscal Impact:

This resolution approving modifications to the previously approved agreement does not have any fiscal impact. However, the previously approved agreement does result in increased wastewater treatment costs for the City of La Mesa.

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

Environmental Review:

This activity is not a project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) as the activity involves organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Thus, this activity is not subject to CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

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BACKGROUND:

On November 12, 2025, La Mesa City Council approved Resolution 2025-140 approving the Second Amended and Restated Wastewater Disposal Agreement and authorized the Mayor to sign the agreement. This agreement expanded the scope of the previous 2018 agreement related to billing methodology, agency roles and responsibilities, and cost sharing approaches for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Pure Water Program.

AGREEMENT AND COST IMPLICATIONS
As outlined in the November 12th, 2025 presentation to La Mesa City Council, the City of La Mesa does not own any sewage treatment infrastructure. La Mesa relies on the regional metro system and the City of San Diego to handle sewage treatment and to conduct upgrades and maintenance to the system which is substantial. It was also presented that transitioning to the new billing system will result in increased costs to City of La Mesa, in addition to growing costs due to the regional cost sharing for constructing the Pure Water Phase 1 Project.

Estimated Annual Treatment Costs to City of La Mesa (Unaudited) FY 26 $7,106,412
FY 27 $9,385,411
Approximately half of the increase between FY 26 and FY 27 is due to the revised billing methodology that now includes a flow peaking charge. The other half is due to overall regional cost share in order to upgrade regional facilities and to construct the Pure Water Phase 1 Project.

The City of La Mesa has a long-term strategy to reduce the flow peaking charges by limiting inflow into the sewer system. This includes constructing multi-phase sewer replacement projects and using advanced technology such as smart covers and in pipe flow monitoring devices to target and eliminate sources of inflow.

The City plans to construct Phase 7 of the inflow and infiltration reduction program in 2027. These multi-phase large capital projects have a dual benefit of upgrading aging sewers which are prone to inflow and infiltration, as well as ensuring reliable sewage treatment for residents for the long term. The amount of treatment cost reduction that these multi-phase projects will lead to is not known at this time. The results will be over the long term as La Mesa consistently upgrades and modernizes its sewer system.

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MODIFICATIONS TO AGREEMENT
Since the La Mesa City Council approval of this agreement last November, the Metro Commission/Metro Wastewater JPA (“Metro”) Board has been tracking each member agency’s governing board approval. All member agencies and the City of San Diego approved the agreement in the same format as the City of La Mesa, except for one agency (Padre Dam Municipal Water District) who did not support the agreement as written.

Padre Dam Municipal Water District (Padre Dam MWD), Metro Board Staff, and the City of San Diego entered into negotiations related to items in the agreement which Padre Dam wanted changed, and what their specific requests were. Following an extensive period during which Padre Dam significantly reduced their initial requests, a compromise was reached to make some changes to the agreement. This then required each City to return to their respective governing bodies to re-approve the agreement.

The Padre Dam modifications are as follows:

1. A change from a two-thirds voting threshold to a three-fourths voting threshold by the Metro Commission with respect to billing-related changes.

2. The inclusion of an illustrative example calculation of the Functional Allocated Billing (FAB) methodology.

3. An effective date of July 1, 2026, irrespective of when the last party signs the revised SARA.

DISCUSSION:

The Padre Dam modification #1 (above), is the only modification of which is substantive.

The three-fourths of member votes provides a higher bar for the City of San Diego to reach to modify the agreement than the previously approved two-thirds. This allows a smaller number of agencies to vote to block an agreement change. This modifiation, twothirds vs. three-fourths, does not have any inherent difference for the City of La Mesa, as any change would be independently analyzed and may be a net positive or net negative for La Mesa.

The other modifications #2 and #3 above are non-substantive and do not change any part of the legal requirements of the agreement.

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CONCLUSION:

Staff recommends that City Council adopt the attached resolution.

Reviewed by: Respectfully submitted by:
____________________ ____________________________
Greg Humora Michael Throne, PE
City Manager Director of Public Works
Attachments: A. Resolution
B. Second Amended and Restated Wastewater Disposal Agreement

ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA MESA

APPROVING MODIFICATIONS TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND

RESTATED WASTEWATER DISPOSAL AGREEMENT AND

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the City of La Mesa has a strategic goal to invest in infrastructure serving the needs of the community;
WHEREAS, the 1998 Regional Wastewater Disposal Agreement between the City of San Diego and the participating agencies previously set planning, capacity rights, and cost allocations of wastewater facilities in the Metro Wastewater System; WHEREAS, City of La Mesa Resolution 2018-078, passed July 24, 2018, approved the First Amended and Restated Wastewater Disposal Agreement which addressed amendments related to the Pure Water Program and allocation of costs and financial protection of wastewater rate payers;
WHEREAS, further adjustments deemed necessary precipitated a Second Amended and Restated Wastewater Disposal Agreement expanding on items related to the wastewater billing methodology, agency roles and responsibilities, and costsharding approaches for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Pure Water Program; WHEREAS, the Second Amended and Restated Agreement was considered and approved by La Mesa City Council Resolution 2025-140 on November 12, 2025; and WHEREAS, modifications to that agreement are based upon a compromise with Metro JPA/Commission, City of San Diego, and Padre Dam Municipal Water District.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California that the City Council approves modifications to the Second Restated Wastewater Disposal Agreement and authorizes the Mayor to sign the Agreement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should the Agreement be modified and if the modifications are non-substantive changes or Administrative Agreements with nonsubstantive impacts to the City of La Mesa then the Mayor is authorized to sign such a modified agreement at the discretion of the City Manager.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the 8
th day of September 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2026- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited.

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

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SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED

REGIONAL WASTEWATER DISPOSAL AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
AND

THE PARTICIPATING AGENCIES
IN

THE METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE SYSTEM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page

1. DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................... 3

2. OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION OF THE METRO SYSTEM ...................................... 9

2.1 Rights of the Parties ................................................................................................ 9

2.2 Metro System Services ........................................................................................... 9

2.3 Flow Commitment ................................................................................................ 10

2.4 Funding Obligations.............................................................................................. 10

2.5 Limitations on Types and Condition of Wastewater ............................................. 11

2.6 Enforcement Actions ............................................................................................. 12

2.7 Right of First Refusal ............................................................................................ 13

2.8 Uniform Enforcement of Pretreatment Program by City ...................................... 14

2.9 Wastewater Generated at Military Bases .............................................................. 16

3. CAPACITY RIGHTS ........................................................................................................ 16

3.1 Contract Capacity.................................................................................................. 16

3.2 Inter-Agency Transfers of Contract Capacity ....................................................... 17

3.3 New Contract Capacity ......................................................................................... 18

3.4 Reductions in Metro System Capacity .................................................................. 18

3.5 Restrictions on Veto of Transfers and Acquisitions of Capacity ........................... 18

3.6 Amendments to Exhibits B ................................................................................... 18

3.7 The South Bay Ocean Outfall ............................................................................... 19

4. FINANCE, BUDGETING, AND ACCOUNTING: PAYMENT AND MONITORING PROVISIONS ................................................................................................................... 19

4.1 Payment for Metro System Facilities .................................................................... 19

4.2 Payment for Additional Metro System Facilities .................................................. 19

4.3 Payment for Operation and Maintenance ............................................................. 19

4.4 Charges Based on Flow, Strength and Fixed Capacity: Exception ....................... 20

4.5 Monitoring Flow and Strength .............................................................................. 21

5. FINANCE, BUDGETING, AND ACCOUNTING: SYSTEM OF CHARGES............... 22

5.1 Charges Authorized ............................................................................................... 22

5.2 Functional Allocated Billing (FAB) ...................................................................... 22

5.3 Metro System Costs .............................................................................................. 23

5.4 Excluded Costs...................................................................................................... 23

5.5 Metro System Revenues and Allocations ............................................................. 24

5.6 Excluded Revenue ................................................................................................ 24

5.7 Estimate and Billing Schedule and Year End Adjustment .................................... 24

5.8 Financial Statements ............................................................................................. 25

5.9 Debt Financing ...................................................................................................... 26

5.10 Allocation of Operating Reserves and Debt Service Coverage ............................ 26

5.11 Amending the System of Charges ......................................................................... 26

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6. FINANCE, BUDGETING, AND ACCOUNTING: PURE WATER PROGRAM COST ALLOCATION AND REVENUES – PHASE 1 .............................................................. 26

6.1 North City Water Reclamation Plant Modification ............................................... 26

6.2 New, Expanded or Modified Metro System Facilities .......................................... 26

6.3 Costs Excluded from Metro System Costs – Phase 1 ........................................... 27

6.4 North City Water Reclamation Plant Improvement Costs Included as Metro System Costs ......................................................................................................... 27

6.5 Reallocation of PWP Costs incurred since FY 2014 ............................................ 28

6.6 Revenue Sharing for Repurified Water ................................................................. 29

6.7 Capital Expense Rate ............................................................................................ 30

6.8 Amending Pure Water Program Cost Allocation and Revenues – Phase 1 .......... 33

7. FINANCE, BUDGETING, AND ACCOUNTING: PURE WATER PROGRAM COST ALLOCATION AND REVENUES – PHASE 2 .............................................................. 33

7.1 Pure Water Program – Phase 2 .............................................................................. 33

7.2 Costs Excluded As Metro System Costs ............................................................... 33

7.3 Revenue Sharing for Repurified Water – Phase 2 ................................................. 34

7.4 Capital Expense Rate – Phase 2 ............................................................................ 34

8. FUTURE NEGOTIATIONS AND COOPERATION ....................................................... 34

9. THE METRO COMMISSION ......................................................................................... 34

9.2 Advisory Responsibilities of Metro JPA ............................................................... 35

9.3 Delegation of Decision-Making Authority of the Metro JPA ............................... 35

9.4 Standing ................................................................................................................ 35

10. DISPUTE RESOLUTION ................................................................................................ 35

10.1 Mandatory Non-Binding Mediation ..................................................................... 36

10.2 Selection of Mediator ............................................................................................ 36

10.3 Mediation Expenses .............................................................................................. 36

10.4 Conduct of Mediation ........................................................................................... 36

10.5 Mediation Results ................................................................................................. 36

10.6 Performance Required During Dispute ................................................................. 36

11. INSURANCE .................................................................................................................... 36

11.1 City Shall Maintain All Required Insurance ......................................................... 36

11.2 Substantially Equivalent Coverage ....................................................................... 37

12. INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE ...................................................................................... 37

13. NOTICES REQUIRED UNDER AGREEMENT ............................................................ 37

14. EFFECTIVE DATE AND EXPIRATION ........................................................................ 37

14.1 Effective Date ....................................................................................................... 37

14.2 Expiration .............................................................................................................. 38

14.3 Contract Capacity Rights Survive Expiration ....................................................... 38

14.4 Abandonment ........................................................................................................ 38

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15. ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENTS ............................................................................. 38

15.1 Use and Process for Administrative Agreements .................................................. 38

16. GENERAL ........................................................................................................................ 40

16.1 Exhibits ................................................................................................................. 40

16.2 Electronic Exhibits and Attachments .................................................................... 40

16.3 Amendments to Agreement ................................................................................... 41

16.4 Construction of Agreement ................................................................................... 43

16.5 Declarations Re: Agreement ................................................................................. 44

16.6 Right to Make Other Agreements ......................................................................... 45

16.7 Statute of Limitations to Resolve Billing Issues ................................................... 45

16.8 Counterparts and Electronic Signatures ................................................................ 45

16.9 Transparency ......................................................................................................... 46

16.10 Incorporation of Recitals ....................................................................................... 46

16.11 Joint Exercise of Power ........................................................................................ 46 ACRONYM LIST:

ARA Amended and Restated Regional Wastewater Disposal Agreement COD Chemical Oxygen Demand
CIP Capital Improvement Project(s)
CPM Construction Project Management
CWA San Diego County Water Authority
ECAWP JPA East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority FAB Functional Allocated Billing
MBC Metropolitan Biosolids Center
MGD Millions of Gallons per Day
NCWRP North City Water Reclamation Plant
NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
PLWTP Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant
PWP Pure Water Program
RSDP Reject Stream from Demineralization Process
SBOO South Bay Ocean Outfall
SBWRP South Bay Water Reclamation Plant
TSS Total Suspended Solids

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AGREEMENT

THIS SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED REGIONAL WASTEWATER
DISPOSAL AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this 1st day of July, 2026, by and between the CITY OF SAN DIEGO, a municipal corporation (the “City”), on the one hand; and the CITY OF CHULA VISTA, a municipal corporation; the CITY OF CORONADO, a municipal corporation; the CITY OF DEL MAR, a municipal corporation; the CITY OF EL CAJON, a municipal corporation; the CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH, a municipal corporation; the CITY OF LA MESA, a municipal corporation; the LEMON GROVE SANITATION DISTRICT, a political subdivision of the State of California; the CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, a municipal corporation; the CITY OF POWAY, a municipal corporation; the OTAY WATER DISTRICT, a political subdivision of the State of California; the PADRE DAM MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, a political subdivision of the State of California; and the SAN DIEGO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, a political subdivision of the State of California (collectively, the “Participating Agencies”), on the other hand. The City and the Participating Agencies may be referred to herein individually as a “Party,” and collectively as the “Parties.”

RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City and the Participating Agencies (or their predecessors in interest) entered into that certain Regional Wastewater Disposal Agreement dated May 18, 1998 (the “1998 Agreement”), which provided, among other things, for certain contract rights to capacity in the Metropolitan Sewerage System, a system of wastewater conveyance, treatment, and disposal facilities (“Metro System”) and the establishment of a mechanism to fund the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the Metro System by the City and the Participating Agencies; and
WHEREAS, the purposes of the 1998 Agreement were: (1) to replace the prior-existing sewage disposal agreements between the City and the Participating Agencies; (2) to provide certain contract rights to capacity in the Metro System to the Participating Agencies; (3) to establish a mechanism to fund the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Metro System by the City and the Participating Agencies as necessary to provide hydraulic capacity, and to comply with applicable law and with generally accepted engineering practices; and (4) to establish a system of charges which allocates the costs of the planning, design and construction of such new wastewater conveyance, treatment and disposal facilities as are necessary solely to provide for new capacity on a fair and equitable basis; and WHEREAS, on April 29, 2014 the San Diego City Council gave its approval and support for the Pure Water San Diego program by adoption of Resolution No. R-308906, which approved and supported the City’s efforts to develop an implementation strategy to offload wastewater flow from the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant through implementation of potable reuse, resulting in effluent discharged to the Pacific Ocean being equivalent to what would be achieved by upgrading the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant to a secondary treatment plant (secondary equivalency); and

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WHEREAS, the City is implementing a phased, multi-year program designed to achieve compliance with the Clean Water Act and regionally produce up to 83 million gallons per day of safe, reliable potable water using new, expanded, or modified facilities, some of which will include Metro System facilities, in order to achieve secondary equivalency at the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant; and
WHEREAS, the Pure Water Program will not only benefit the City by producing repurified water, but also the Participating Agencies and their wastewater customers, especially if secondary equivalency is recognized through federal legislation amending the Clean Water Act. Specifically, implementation of the Pure Water Program will reduce wastewater discharges to the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant, part of the Metro System where a large portion of the Participating Agencies’ wastewater is currently treated and disposed by discharging it into the Pacific Ocean.

By diverting wastewater from the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant and reducing the effluent discharged into the Pacific Ocean, the City and the Participating Agencies will potentially avoid billions of dollars in unnecessary capital, financing, energy, and operating costs to upgrade the Point Loma plant to secondary treatment at full capacity. Avoiding such costs would result in significant savings for regional wastewater customers and achieve environmental benefits by reducing ocean discharge; and
WHEREAS, on or around November 2019, the East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority (the “ECAWP JPA”) was created to implement a potable reuse program to improve local and regional water supply reliability to supply advanced treated recycled water to East San Diego County through the East County Advanced Water Purification Project (the “ECAWP Project”). The ECAWP Project is planned to capture and treat approximately 15 million gallons per day of wastewater that would otherwise be disposed of in the Metro System to produce an annual average supply of approximately 11.5 million gallons per day of new local drinking water. By diverting some wastewater and wastewater content away from the Metro System, the ECAWP Project has the ability to aid and contribute towards the City and region’s efforts to produce a regional annual average of up to 83 million gallons per day of water suitable for potable reuse by December 31, 2035, as described in the Cooperative Agreement in Support of Pure Water San Diego executed by the City and certain environmental stakeholders on December 9, 2014.

The ECAWP Project includes a residuals bypass system that will convey RSDP (as defined herein) from the advanced water purification facility, and Centrate from the solids dewatering process of the solids handling facility, to an existing regional sewage gravity pipeline owned and operated by the City for treatment and disposal; and
WHEREAS, effective on or around August 22, 2021, the City and the Participating Agencies amended the 1998 Agreement by executing an Amended and Restated Regional Wastewater Disposal Agreement (the “ARA”) to address the costs and revenues associated with Phase 1 of the Pure Water Program, including specific cost allocations related to the construction, expansion, and/or modification of Metro System facilities and Water Repurification System facilities designed to produce up to 30 million gallons per day of Repurified Water (“Phase 1”).

The ARA provided that within one year of its effective date, the Parties intended to meet and negotiate in good faith regarding one or more amendments to the ARA or to its Exhibits to address multiple outstanding items described in Section 2.9 of the ARA; and

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WHEREAS, Section 14.2 of the ARA provided that the Parties may amend the ARA by a written agreement between the City and all Participating Agencies stating the Parties’ intent to amend or supplement the agreement; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to address in good faith the outstanding items described in Section 2.9 of the ARA, and comprehensively and equitably address the costs, revenues, and billing system associated with the Pure Water Program and the related construction, expansion, and/or modification of Metro System facilities beyond Phase 1, the City and Participating Agencies wish to amend and restate the ARA as provided herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth in this Agreement, the City and the Participating Agencies restate and amend the ARA and agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1 Administrative Agreement shall refer to a formal binding contract, approved under the process set forth in Section 15 of this Agreement, which implements technical, administrative, operational, and/or procedural details of this Agreement.

1.2 Administrative Approval is an approval mechanism authorized by this Agreement that refers to a City administrative process by which the subject of a particular action is presented to the City’s Director of the Public Utilities Department or their designee for approval, based on discussion and evaluation according to sound engineering standards if applicable, and any additional requirements related to review for the action requiring the City’s Administrative Approval as set forth in this Agreement.

1.3 Annual Average Daily Flow is the number, in millions of gallons of wastewater per day (“MGD”), calculated by dividing total Flow on a fiscal year basis by the number of days in the applicable year, which is a term used for billing purposes.

1.4 ARA shall mean the Amended and Restated Regional Wastewater Disposal Agreement between the City and the Participating Agencies effective August 22, 2021.

1.5 Capital Expense Rate shall mean the same as the term is defined in Section 6.7.2.

1.6 Capital Improvement Costs means all costs of the planning, design, financing, construction, and/or replacement necessary to render a capital project facility fully operational, including upgrades and reconstruction, consistent with the City’s policies and procedures. This includes costs for planning and environmental work; procurement of consultants or contractors to perform such work; construction management; investigative studies and pre-design work; labor and materials; inspection and testing; and financing cost including interest on financial instruments.

1.7 Centrate shall mean the liquid byproduct that results from the dewatering of digested solids as part of wastewater treatment processes.

1.8 Chemical Oxygen Demand or COD means the measure of the chemically decomposable material in wastewater, as determined by the procedures specified in the most

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current edition of “Standard Methods for the Examination for Water and Wastewater,” or any successor publication which establishes the industry standard.

1.9 City shall mean and refer to the City of San Diego.

1.10 City’s Water Utility shall mean any and all facilities, properties, improvements and works at any time owned, controlled or operated by the City as part of the public utility system of the City for water purposes, for the development, obtaining, conservation, production, storage, treatment, transmission, furnishing and distribution of water and its other commodities or byproducts for public and private use (whether located within or without the City), and any related or incidental operations designated by the City as part of the Water System, including reclaimed and re-purified water.

1.11 City Water Utility PWP Costs are those Pure Water Program costs allocated to the City’s Water Utility and therefore excluded as Metro System Costs under Section 6.3 of this Agreement.

1.12 Contract Capacity is the contractual right possessed by each Participating Agency to discharge wastewater into the Metro System pursuant to this Agreement up to the limits set forth in Exhibit B, Distribution of Wastewater System Capacity Rights, attached hereto.

1.13 Contract Capacity Transfers shall refer to the capacity transfers initiated based on Metered Flow and Strength data using the methodology set forth in Exhibit E, Methodology for Contract Capacity Transfers, which change a Participating Agency’s Contract Capacity, as set forth more fully in Section 4.4.3.1 and 4.4.3.2. These changes will generally be made to a single Participating Agency’s annual Contract Capacity to correct capacity exceedances but can also be made to reduce a Participating Agency’s Contract Capacity.

1.14 CWA shall mean the San Diego County Water Authority.

1.15 ECAWP JPA shall mean the East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority. The ECAWP JPA itself is not a Participating Agency or a Party to this Agreement.

1.16 ECAWP JPA Agencies shall mean collectively the City of El Cajon, the Padre Dam Municipal Water District, and the San Diego County Sanitation District.

1.17 ECAWP Project shall mean the ECAWP JPA’s project to capture and treat wastewater that would otherwise be disposed of in the Metro System to produce an annual average supply of approximately 11.5 MGD of new local drinking water, as well as other byproducts such as recycled water and energy recovery facilities.

1.18 Fixed Capacity shall mean the capacities for Monthly Average Daily Flow, Incremental Peak Flow, RSDP, COD and TSS for each agency as set forth in Exhibit B.

1.19 Fixed Capacity Charge shall mean the charges set forth in Exhibit B that are identified as “Fixed Capacity Charges” that represent the Parties’ proportional charges for

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maintaining the Metro System. Items such as debt service are also included in the Fixed Capacity Charges.

1.20 Flow shall refer to the flow of wastewater discharged by the City and/or one or more Participating Agency/ies into the Metro System.

1.21 Functional Allocated Billing or FAB shall mean the method for distributing all capital, operations, and maintenance Metro System Costs and Revenues on an annual basis by grouping expenses according to their purposes and the current approved Functional-Design Methodology.

1.22 Functional-Design Methodology shall mean the process of allocating fixed and variable Operation and Maintenance Costs and Capital Improvement Costs to Flow, RSDP and Strength parameters recognizing the benefits of both the design criteria and the primary function of a unit process.

1.23 Incremental Peak Flow shall mean the Peak Flow minus the Monthly Average Daily Flow.

1.24 Industrial Wastewater means all wastewater, excluding domestic wastewater, and shall include all wastewater from any producing, manufacturing, processing, institutional, commercial, service, agricultural, or other operation. These may also include wastes of human origin similar to domestic wastewater.

1.25 Industrial User means a discharger of Industrial Wastewater to a public sewer. A Participating Agency may be an Industrial User.

1.26 Joint Administrative Approval Process is an approval process authorized by this Agreement by which an Administrative Agreement may be created, revised, supplemented, replaced or terminated, subject to the review and approval process set forth more fully in Section 15.

1.27 MBC Return shall mean and refer to Centrate created at the Metropolitan Biosolids Center, 5240 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111. MBC Return shall contain Metered Flow, TSS and COD.

1.28 Metered Flow shall mean the amount or volume of wastewater captured by meters that exist throughout the Metro System, estimates from unit count areas, or agreed upon estimates of flows where unit counts are not appropriate. When meters are out of service, estimates can be used to fill in data gaps. These meters, which may or may not be owned by the City, are further defined in Exhibit F, Metro System Flow Formulas and Sampling Locations, which may be amended from time to time.

1.29 Metro Commission or Metro JPA is the advisory body described under Section 9.

1.30 Metro System Costs shall mean, at a minimum, those costs set forth in Section 5.3 and as otherwise set forth in this Agreement.

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1.31 Metro System Revenues are those revenues set forth in Section 5.5.

1.32 Metropolitan Sewerage System or Metro System shall mean and consist of those facilities which are listed, shown and/or described in Exhibit A, Metro Facilities (Electronic Exhibit); file name: [Enter]; time stamp of file, software used to open and view file including version; included herewith as CD-ROM/DVD-ROM, including any amendments thereto authorized by this Agreement. Exhibit A includes current constructed facilities and proposed future facilities.

1.33 Monthly Average Daily Flow is the number, in MGD, calculated by dividing total Flow on a monthly basis by the number of days in that month.

1.34 Municipal System shall mean the City’s wastewater collection system, consisting of pipelines and pump stations, which collects wastewater within the City of San Diego and conveys it to the Metropolitan Sewerage System for treatment and disposal.

1.35 New Contract Capacity shall mean capacity in excess of the Contract Capacity set forth in Exhibit B and authorized subject to Section 3.3.

1.36 North City Water Reclamation Plant or NCWRP is the wastewater treatment facility located at 4949 Eastgate Mall in San Diego, which includes four major processes: primary treatment, secondary treatment, tertiary treatment, and disinfection.

1.37 Operation and Maintenance Costs are the costs to operate, maintain, manage, repair, and keep the Metro System conveyance, disposal, treatment, and reuse facilities functioning in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

1.38 Participating Agencies shall mean all the local governments and agencies that executed this Agreement other than the City.

1.39 Peak Flow represents the wastewater flow in millions of gallons of wastewater per day that is captured in the highest 1-hour period in a fiscal year.

1.40 Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant or PLWTP is the main City wastewater treatment plant with a Monthly Average Daily Flow capacity of 240 million gallons per day and a peak flow capacity of 432 million gallons per day (as of the date of this Agreement). It is an advanced primary treatment plant which includes four major processes: screening, grit removal, chemically enhanced sedimentation, and digestion.

1.41 Pooled Capacity shall refer to the capacity in the Metro system greater than that which has been designated in Exhibit B. Pooled Capacity amounts are shown in Exhibit E, Methodology for Contract Capacity Transfers, and may be recalculated from time to time as set forth more fully in this Agreement.

1.42 Postage Stamp Methodology is a methodology that can allocate a single uniform cost to any of the annual Contract Capacity cost parameters identified in Exhibit B. This methodology assumes that even though a particular discharger may not utilize all of the infrastructure, all dischargers into the Metro System benefit from the shared infrastructure.

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1.43 Projected Future Strength and Flow Amounts are the five (5) values described below:

1.43.1 Projected Future Metro Flow is the estimated amount of Monthly Average Daily Flow, stated in millions of gallons per day (MGD), that the City and each Participating Agency are projected to have in a designated future year – currently, the 2050 fiscal year. Projected Future Metro Flow for each Party is stated in Exhibit B.

1.43.2 Projected Future Incremental Peak Flow is the estimated amount of Annual Incremental Peak Flow, stated in millions of gallons per day (MGD), that the City and each Participating Agency are projected to have in a designated future year – currently, the 2050 fiscal year. Projected Future Incremental Peak Metro Flow for each Party is stated in Exhibit B.

1.43.3 Projected Future RSDP Flow is the estimated amount of RSDP Flow, stated in millions of gallons per day (MGD), that the City and each Participating Agency are projected to have in a designated future year – currently, the 2050 fiscal year. Projected Future RSDP Flow for each Party is stated in Exhibit B.

1.43.4 Projected Future COD Flows is the estimated amount of Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), stated in pounds per day, that the City and each Participating Agency are projected to have in a designated fiscal year – currently, the 2050 fiscal year. Projected Future COD Flows for each Party are stated in Exhibit B.

1.43.5 Projected Future TSS Flows is the estimated amount of Total Suspended Solids (TSS) stated in pounds per day, that the City and each Participating Agency are projected to have in a designated fiscal year – currently, the 2050 fiscal year. Projected Future TSS Flows for each Party are stated in Exhibit B.

1.44 Pure Water Capital Melded Percentage is the proportionate share stated in Column 7 of Exhibit B (formerly Column 12 of Exhibit G of the ARA), by which Pure Water Program Capital Improvement Costs, Repurified Water Revenue, and the Capital Expense Rate will be allocated among the City and the Participating Agencies. The Pure Water Capital Melded Percentage is based on each Party’s proportionate share of Projected Future Metro Flow, Projected Future TSS Flows, and Projected Future COD Flows, which proportions are weighted as described in Footnote 5 of Exhibit B.

1.45 Pure Water Program or PWP is the City’s phased, multi-year program designed to produce up to 83 million gallons per day of Repurified Water using new, expanded, or modified facilities, some of which will include Metro System facilities.

1.46 PWP Phase 1 or Phase 1 shall mean the first phase of the Pure Water Program, which modifies/constructs Metro System and Water Repurification System facilities and is designed to produce an annual average of 30 million gallons per day of Repurified Water.

1.47 PWP Phase 2 or Phase 2 shall mean the second phase of the Pure Water Program which modifies/constructs Metro System and Water Repurification System facilities and is designed to produce up to an additional annual average of 53 million gallons per day of Repurified Water.

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1.48 Recycled Water shall have the definition set forth in Title 22, Division 4 of the California Code of Regulations and shall mean water which, as a result of treatment of wastewater, is suitable for a direct beneficial use or a controlled use that otherwise could not occur.

1.49 Reject Stream from Demineralization Process or RSDP is a flow reject stream and treatment byproduct from a demineralization process at a potable reuse facility that primarily contains liquid and salts.

1.50 Repurified Water shall mean water which, as a result of advanced treatment of Recycled Water, is suitable for use as a source of domestic (or potable) water supply.

1.51 Repurified Water Revenue is the cost savings that will be realized when the City’s Water Utility’s annual costs per-acre foot for Repurified Water, including City Water Utility PW Costs, are less than the purchase costs per-acre foot for comparable water from the San Diego County Water Authority, as further described in Section 6.

1.52 Residuals shall mean RSDP and Centrate. In the future, Residuals may include other waste byproducts if the Parties agree in writing that other byproducts may be discharged into the Metro System.

1.53 South Bay Ocean Outfall or SBOO is the facility that is jointly owned by the International Boundary & Water Commission (U.S. Section IBWC) and the City. The outfall conveys and discharges treated effluent from the IBWC’s International Wastewater Treatment Plant and treated effluent from the City’s South Bay Water Reclamation Plant. As of the date of this Agreement, the outfall has a current Average Daily Flow Capacity of 174 million gallons per day. As of the date of this Agreement, the City owns 39.94% of the capacity of the outfall and the balance of the capacity is owned by the IBWC.

1.54 South Bay Water Reclamation Plant or SBWRP is the wastewater treatment facility located at 2411 Dairy Mart Road in San Diego, which includes four major processes:
primary treatment, secondary treatment, tertiary treatment, and disinfection.

1.55 Strength means the measurement of Total Suspended Solids and Chemical Oxygen Demand within the Flow and any other measurement required by law after the date of this Agreement or necessary for the Functional Design Methodology.

1.56 Total Suspended Solids or TSS means the insoluble solid matter in wastewater that is separable by laboratory filtration, as determined by the procedures specified in the most current edition of “Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater,” or any successor publication which establishes the industry standard.

1.57 Tertiary Component is that portion of the wastewater treatment process that currently filters the secondary treated wastewater effluent through fine sand and/or anthracite coal to remove fine suspended solids and disinfects it to meet the requirements of the California Administrative Code, Title 22, or its successor for filtered and disinfected wastewater used for recycled and repurified water.

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1.58 Two-Party Approval is an approval mechanism under this Agreement that requires the City’s Administrative Approval and a two-thirds (2/3) vote or greater of the Metro JPA Directors present at a duly noticed Metro JPA public meeting as described more particularly in Section 16.

1.59 Variable Costs shall refer to the portion of the Functional Design Methodology costs that are allocated based on Metered Flow and Strength.

1.60 Water Repurification System shall mean any facilities, including treatment and conveyance facilities, the purpose of which is the production or conveyance of Repurified Water.

Water Repurification System includes, but is not limited to: the Tertiary Component of the North City Water Reclamation Plant to the extent being used to produce Repurified Water, the North City Pure Water Facility; the Repurified Water conveyance system, which will transport Repurified Water from the North City Pure Water Facility and/or other facilities to the Miramar Reservoir or other alternative location(s) as determined by the City; and any other Repurified Water treatment or conveyance facilities which are part of the Pure Water Program. These facilities are constructed and maintained at the expense of the City water utility and are excluded Metro System Costs under this Agreement.

2. OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION OF THE METRO SYSTEM

2.1 Rights of the Parties. The City is the owner of the Metro System, and any additions to the Metro System or other facilities constructed pursuant to this Agreement. As more particularly set forth in this Agreement, and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the rights of the Parties generally include the following:

2.1.1 All decisions with respect to the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Metro System shall rest with the City, in consultation with the Metro JPA.

2.1.2 The Participating Agencies shall have a contractual right to use the Metro System and to participate in its operation.

2.1.3 The City may transfer ownership of all or part of the Metro System at any time. In the event of a transfer, including a sale under Section 2.7, the City’s successor shall be bound by the terms of this Agreement, and the Participating Agencies rights under this Agreement shall not be affected by such a transfer.

2.1.4 Any Participating Agency may transfer or assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement. Any transfer shall first be approved by the City. No transfer may occur if the City reasonably determines, after consultation with the Participating Agencies involved, that the proposed transfer will imbalance or adversely impact the City’s ability to operate the Metro System.

2.2 Metro System Services.

2.2.1 The City shall provide wastewater conveyance, treatment and disposal services to the Participating Agencies through the Metro System, under the terms set forth in this Agreement.

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2.2.2 The City shall operate the Metro System in an efficient and economical manner, maintaining it in good repair and working order, all in accordance with recognized sound engineering and management practices.

2.2.3 The City shall convey, treat, and dispose of or reuse all wastewater received under this Agreement in such a manner as to comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.

2.3 Flow Commitment.

2.3.1 Subject to the provisions of this Agreement and absent a separate agreement of the Parties, all Flow within the capacity limits set forth in Exhibit B or any amendments or changes thereto shall remain in the Metro System.

2.3.2 This Agreement shall not preclude any Party from diverting Flow as a result of the construction of reclamation/reuse facilities or New Capacity outside of the Metro System.

2.3.3 Any Participating Agency may negotiate an agreement with the City to reduce all or part of their Contract Capacity. If a Participating Agency reduces its Contract Capacity to zero, that Participating Agency’s rights shall terminate under this Agreement and that Participating Agency shall no longer be considered a member of the Metro JPA. However, the agreement between the City and Participating Agency shall provide that the Participating Agency pays its proportionate share of Capital Improvement Costs for the remainder of the useful life of the facility(ies) constructed during the time the Participating Agency possessed Contract Capacity in the Metro System. This shall include, but is not limited to, any remaining portions of outstanding debt that was incurred for capital facilities during the time the Participating Agency had the right to send Flow into the Metro System, and the cost to disconnect the Participating Agency’s system from the Metro System. Any Contract Capacity that a Participating Agency chooses to relinquish under this section shall be treated as Pooled Capacity after the effective date of an agreement between the City and that Participating Agency. This section does not apply to Inter-Agency transfers of Contract Capacity, which involve the relinquished Contract Capacity being assigned to and assumed by another Participating Agency or the City. Inter-Agency transfers are governed by Section 3.2

2.3.4 Flow Projections. Currently, the Projected Future Strength and Flow Amounts are projected to the year 2050 in order to allow the Parties time to plan for future development and growth. However, these projections may be amended from time to time through the Exhibit B amendment processes in this Agreement to more fairly align with actual flow and strength data. The parties shall begin discussion to recalculate the Projected Future Strength and Flow Amounts set forth in Exhibit B by no later than January 1, 2040.

2.4 Funding Obligations. The City shall fund the acquisition, construction, maintenance and/or operation of the Metro System from monies in (or sewer revenues which populate) the Sewer Revenue Fund for the Metro System, and/or from construction funds derived from the sale of duly authorized sewer revenue bonds for the Metro System. Nothing in this Section or Agreement shall (i) obligate the City to make any payment for the acquisition, construction, maintenance or operation of the Metro System from monies derived from taxes or any other income or revenue of the City; (ii) be construed to obligate the City or any Participating

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Agency to pay from its annual income and revenues any sum which would create an indebtedness, obligation or liability within the meaning of the provisions of Section 18 of Article XVI of the Constitution of the State of California and, in the City’s case, San Diego Charter Section 99; or (iii) prevent the City, in its discretion, from using tax revenues or any other available revenues or funds of the City for any purpose for which the City is empowered to expend moneys under this Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, subsections (i) and (ii) shall not relieve the City from its obligations to fund the Metro System as provided in this Section 2.4.

2.5 Limitations on Types and Condition of Wastewater.

2.5.1 Each Participating Agency shall minimize to the maximum extent practicable, the infiltration and inflow of surface, ground or stormwaters into its respective wastewater systems.

2.5.2 Each Participating Agency will ensure that all Industrial Users of its wastewater system are regulated by and comply with the City’s industrial pretreatment program.

City shall not require the Participating Agencies to take any actions against such Industrial Users beyond that which are (1) required under applicable laws, rules and regulations, (2) taken by the City, or (3) that can be taken, but are not being taken by the City.

2.5.3 City and the Participating Agencies agree that the Interjurisdictional Pretreatment Agreements executed by and between the City and each Participating Agency, as applicable, shall terminate effective upon the date of this Agreement. However, the separate transportation agreements that are currently in effect between or among the City and the Participating Agencies shall remain in effect in accordance with their terms. Each Participating Agency will not discharge wastewater originating outside its respective boundaries into the Metro System without the approval of the City, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

2.5.4 Each Participating Agency shall be responsible for the violation of any applicable laws, rules or regulations associated with its respective discharge of wastewater into the Metro System. Nothing in this Agreement shall affect or prohibit the ability of any Participating Agency to hold third parties responsible for such violations. However, City shall be responsible for enforcement actions related to the violation of any applicable laws, rules, or regulations associated with industrial waste dischargers regulated by City, though each Participating Agency shall collaborate with City when necessary, on any enforcement response for pretreatment violations within a Participating Agency’s jurisdiction. However, the City shall not be responsible for enforcement or monitoring related to a Participating Agency’s compliance with its own NPDES Permit.

2.5.5 Food establishments and dischargers of fats, oils, and grease (FOG) are regulated and monitored by individual Participating Agencies within their jurisdiction.

Participating Agencies are responsible for the provision of FOG programs, services, and enforcement within their jurisdiction. The City will not provide FOG-related services or programs outside of the City’s jurisdiction.

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Participating Agency or the City and a group of Participating Agencies. For the avoidance of doubt, the Agreement regarding Operation and Maintenance of the East County Residuals Line entered into by the City and the ECAWP JPA with an effective date of February 6, 2023 (specifically, Exhibit C to that agreement entitled Principles of Understanding for Operation and Residuals Management in Lieu of the East County Residuals Line), is an agreement that allows the Residuals from the ECAWP Project to convey Residuals in a manner that does not bypass all secondary wastewater treatment processes under certain conditions.

2.6 Enforcement Actions. In the event a regulatory agency, imposes any penalty or fine, or takes other enforcement action, or a private citizen brings a citizen enforcement action to enforce regulatory requirements, (collectively, “Enforcement Actions”) relating to the conveyance, treatment, or disposal of wastewater in or from the Metro System or operation of the Metro System, the City shall determine as part of its investigation and response to the notice of violation whether the City or a Participating Agency or Agencies caused or contributed to the violation for reasons which may include, without limitation, exceeding their Contract Capacity, the contents of their wastewater, or the failure to maintain or operate the Metro System or a Participating Agency’s system. Any costs associated with an Enforcement Action including but not limited to fines, penalties, corrective measures, and costs of defense (collectively, “Penalty(ies)”) shall be shared by the Participating Agencies and the City proportionately based on Fixed Capacity as set forth in the then current Exhibit B, unless the City determines, based on verifiable facts, that the violation for which the Penalty is imposed was caused by, or was the result of, gross negligence or willful misconduct of the City or a Participating Agency.

2.6.1 For any Enforcement Actions (1) related to sanitary sewer overflows of 10,000,000 gallons or more from the Metro System occurring after the effective date of this Agreement, or (2) that the City reasonably anticipates will result in the Participating Agencies’ collective responsibility for the Penalties imposed to exceed 10% of the Metro Participating Agencies combined annual operations and maintenance budget for the Metro System for the fiscal year in which the Penalty is imposed (“Threshold Amount”), the City’s determination will be subject to review by the Metro JPA as set forth in 2.6.1.1 through 2.6.1.8 below. The scope of the Metro JPA’s review shall be limited to whether the violation for which the Penalty is imposed was caused by, or was the result of, gross negligence or willful misconduct of the City or a Participating Agency, and if so, how the Penalty should be fairly allocated. For all other Enforcement Actions, the City’s determination related to the allocation of Penalty shall be final.

2.6.1.1 The City will provide a copy of any report submitted to a regulatory agency in response to an Enforcement Action to the Metro JPA within 30 days of submitting that report to the regulatory agency. In that same communication, the City will also provide a summary of the City’s findings regarding causation and preliminary determination regarding the allocation of any Penalties. If these determinations have not been made, the City will provide an anticipated date that the information will be provided.

2.6.1.2 If the Metro JPA disputes the City’s determination as to the allocation, as evidenced by a vote approved by two-thirds of the Metro JPA Directors present at a duly noticed meeting, it shall notify the City in writing of the same within 90 days of receiving the City’s preliminary allocation determination.