Mark Arapostathis

Downtown Village Parking Modifications

Potential strain on municipal parking resources and downtown economic activity if visitors cannot find parking.

Board and Commission Membership Requirements Update

None.

Laird Street Speeding and Traffic Safety

Costs would depend on engineering studies and speed hump installation.

Interim City Treasurer Appointment

The city earned nearly $2.9 million in investment returns over the past year.

Cannabis Business Tax Rate Increase

Projected to generate approximately $600,000 in additional annual city revenue.

Artists to Work Public Art Program Selections

Funding supports public art procurement and artist compensation.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan

Positions the city to apply for external grants to fund future charging infrastructure.

Arts and Culture Master Plan Update

Details on financial impacts will be reviewed during the staff presentation.

Independent Police Auditor 3rd Quarter Report

No word yet on any financial fallout, but this could get expensive if lawsuits pop up.

Visitor Parking Survey and Parking Master Plan Discussion

Minimal city costs primarily involving painting curbs, striping T-markings, and relocating bike racks.

Pedestrian Safety and Sidewalk Railing Hazards

Future bridge expansion project costs depend on funding availability.

2026-2027 Youth Commission Work Plan

Grossmont Center Commercial Redevelopment

Private investments at Grossmont Center and the village enhance local tax generation and commercial vitality.

Subcommittee Reorganization and 2026 Training Priorities

No direct financial impact associated with board subcommittee administration.

Police Department Staffing and Recruitment

Recruitment and training efforts impact the police department's personnel budget.

MacArthur Park Master Plan and Park Improvements

Involves ongoing utility management and potential energy efficiency savings for park operations.

Summer Programs Recap and Teen Talk Outreach

Events are coordinated through existing department operational resources.

Design Modifications for Mixed-Use Project at 4757 Palm Avenue

Unknown at this stage of review.

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Revision

Determines the spending plan and financial resource allocation for Harry Griffen Regional Park for the fiscal year.

Mayoral Election

Your vote could shape how city funds are spent, impacting everything from parks to public safety.

Youth Advisory Commission Appointments

Consent Calendar

Cannabis Tax Rate Increase Ordinance (First Reading)

Municipal Code Membership Requirements Ordinance (Second Reading)

APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGS HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, AND TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BPR CONSULTING GROUP, LLC, FOR PLAN REVIEW SERVICES FOR BUILDING AND FIRE PERMITS, TO UPDATE THE SCHEDULE OF FEES

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR THE OPERATION STONEGARDEN GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY TO CONDUCT A SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM FOR DUI ENFORCEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $115,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY TO CONDUCT A TRAFFIC RECORDS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO NV5, INC., TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE TOWER STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, BID 27-05 (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 8307)

RESOLUTION AWARDING A COOPERATIVE PURCHASE CONTRACT TO WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC., FOR TREE MAINTENANCE AND RELATED SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $294,700 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027

Consent Calendar Approval

Downtown Village Parking Modifications

Ordinance Amendment for Boards and Commissions Membership

Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Ordinance Second Reading

Letter of Support for Assembly Bill 2518

CONSENT CALENDAR

APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING

RESOLUTION WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.40.070(a)(7) AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH WESTERN SIGN & AWNING, INC., FOR UTILITY BOX ART WRAP SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $86,050

Youth Advisory Commission Appointments

Cannabis Tax Rate Increase Ordinance (First Reading)

Approve Consent Calendar Items 10.1 through 10.6.

Consent Calendar Approval

Downtown Village Parking Modifications

Abstained due to a potential conflict of interest from living near the village and operating a golf cart.

Ordinance Amendment for Boards and Commissions Membership

Direct staff to make the following modifications intended to provide additional parking spaces on the east side of Spring Street in Downtown La Mesa: (1) Reduce the red curb on Allison Avenue, just we

Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.

Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.

Direct staff to prepare and transmit a letter to Governor Newsom expressing support for Assembly Bill 2518 (Sharp-Collins): San Diego Gas and Electric Company: Energization Pilot Program and requestin

Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Ordinance Second Reading

Letter of Support for Assembly Bill 2518

Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.

Close the hearing.

Appointment of Interim City Treasurer

Board and Commission Appointments

Approval of Consent Calendar

Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Ordinance First Reading

Appoint Emmett Stewart as City Treasurer and adopt Resolution confirming the appointment.

(1) Approve the appointment of Rodney Elliot as the performing arts representative on the Arts and Culture Commission; (2) approve the appointment of Emily Fisher as a professional representative on t

Approve Consent Calendar Items 12.1 through 12.13.

Adopt Resolution.

Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.

Approve the Agreement and adopt Resolution.

(1) Approve the allocation of La Mesa Village Enhancement Fund Program funding, as recommended by the La Mesa Community Parking Commission, in the amount of $35,000, with the following allocations: $2

Direct staff to review traffic and pedestrian safety conditions in the area of Lee Avenue, Sunset Street, and Maple Avenue.

Zoning Map Amendment Ordinance Second Reading

City Attorney Appointment and Agreement

Interim City Attorney Retired Annuitant Agreement

Village Enhancement Fund Program Recommendations and Appropriations

Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Review for Lee Avenue, Sunset Street, and Maple Avenue

Board and Commission Appointments

Consent Calendar (except Item 10.6)

Adoption of Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan

SANDAG Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Application

City Treasurer Vacancy Process and Delegation

La Perla Way Annexation and Zoning

Modification of Cannabis Business Tax Rate

Evaluation of No Right Turn on Red at Lake Murray Blvd and El Paso St

Direct staff to evaluate the installation of a no right turn on red restriction at the southwest corner of the intersection of Lake Murray Boulevard and El Paso Street.

Direct staff to prepare an ordinance to modify the City's cannabis business tax rate and bring the ordinance back to the Council for consideration.

Close the hearing.

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

Adopt Resolutions.

Adopt Resolution.

Approve Consent Calendar Items 10.1 through 10.9, except for Item 10.6.

Adopt Resolution.

Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.

Approve the appointments of Heidi Frampton as a general population representative, Brett Wagner as the musical arts representative and Jo Ann Bray as the visual arts representative on the Arts and Cul

Approve the appointments of Alysia Spivey as the Grossmont Union High School District representative and Dallin Young as a general population representative on the Parks and Recreation Commission and