Future of MacArthur Park Subcommittee

LA MESA MACARTHUR PARK SUBCOMMITTEE AGENDA A Special Meeting Date: Monday, March 23, 2026, 4:00 p.m. Location: City Manager's Conference Room, 8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California Subcommittee Vice Mayor Lauren Cazares Members: Councilmember Patricia N. Dillard The public may view the meeting in-person or live using the following remote options: Teleconference Meeting Webinar https://www.zoomgov.com/s/1617865040 Telephone (Audio only) (669) 216-1590 or (669) 254-5252 Webinar ID: 161 786 5040 Copy and paste the webinar link into your internet browser if the webinar link does not work directly from the agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS • In-Person comments during the meeting: Join us for the Subcommittee meeting at the time and location specified on this agenda to make your comments. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes. • How to submit eComments: eComments are available once an agenda is published. Locate the meeting in "upcoming meetings" and click the comment bubble icon. Click on the item you wish to comment on. eComments can be submitted when the agenda is published and until 2 hours prior to the meeting. eComments are limited to 3700 characters (approximately 500 words). eComments may be viewed by the Subcommittee and members of the public following the close of the eComment submission period (2 hours prior to the meeting). Email your comment to MThompson@cityoflamesa.gov if you have difficulty submitting an eComment. eComments will not be read aloud as a regular  meeting item; however any member of the Subcommittee or member of the public may do so during their respective comment time. PLEASE NOTE: Public Comment will be limited to 3 minutes per item. The timer begins when the participant begins speaking. Time cannot be combined or yielded to another speaker. Citizens who wish to make an audio/visual presentation pertaining to an item on the agenda, or during Public Comments, should contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 619.667.1300, no later than 12:00 p.m., the business day prior to the meeting day. Advance notification will ensure compatibility with City equipment and allow Subcommittee meeting presentations to progress smoothly and in a consistent and equitable manner. Please note that all presentations/digital materials are considered part of the maximum time limit provided to speakers. Agenda reports for items on this agenda are available for public review at the Parks and Recreation Department, 4975 Memorial Drive, during normal business hours. Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Subcommittee after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Parks and Recreation Department, 4975 Memorial Drive, during normal business hours. ACCESSIBILITY: The City of La Mesa encourages the participation of disabled individuals in the services, activities and programs provided by the City. Individuals with disabilities, who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the Subcommittee meetings, should contact the Human Resources Department 48 business hours prior to the meeting at 619.667.1175, fax 619.667.1163, or BCruz-Rivera@cityoflamesa.gov. Hearing assisted devices are available for the hearing impaired. A City staff member is available to provide these devices upon entry to City Council meetings, commission/board meetings or public hearings held in the City Council Chambers. A photo ID or signature will be required to secure a device for the meeting. Pages 1. CALL TO ORDER 1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES) NOTE: In accordance with state law, an item not scheduled on the agenda may be brought forward by the general public for comment; however, the MacArthur Park Subcommittee will not be able to discuss or take any action on the item at this meeting. If appropriate, the item will be referred to Staff or placed on a future agenda. Page 2 of 5 4. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES 5. CURRENT BUSINESS 5.1 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE MACARTHUR PARK 4 SUBCOMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING HELD MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2022 Recommended Motion: Approve. 5.2 UPDATE ON THE MACARTHUR PARK MASTER PLAN AND CURRENT PARK IMPROVEMENTS 6. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS 7. ADJOURNMENT Page 3 of 5  MacArthur Park Subcommittee Minutes of a Special Meeting Date: March 14, 2022, 11:15 a.m. Location: City Manager's Conference Room, 8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California Present: Mayor Arapostathis Vice Mayor Shu Staff: Director of Community Services Susan Richardson City Manager Greg Humora This meeting was conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent with Government Code Section 54953, as amended by Assembly Bill 361, in relation to the COVID-19 State of Emergency and recommended social distancing measures. _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Arapostathis called the meeting to order at 11:17 a.m. 1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. PRESENTATION There were no presentations. 3. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA There were no additions or deletions to the agenda. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS – (TOTAL TIME – 15 MINUTES) There were no public comments. 5. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES There were no conflicts of interest disclosed. 6. CURRENT BUSINESS 6.1 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MACARTHUR PARK SUBCOMMITTEE HELD DECEMBER 7, 2021 1 Page 4 of 5  Moved by Vice Mayor Shu Seconded by Mayor Arapostathis Approve. Yes (2): Mayor Arapostathis, and Vice Mayor Shu Motion Approved (2 to 0) 6.2 DISCUSSION OF MACARTHUR PARK DRAFT MASTER PLAN AND PUBLIC INPUT Director Richardson presented an update on the status of the park master planning process and community feedback received on the draft plan and asked for guidance from the subcommittee. Subcommittee recommended to move forward with statistically valid public needs assessment and begin the process to update the 2012 Park (and Recreation) Master Plan. Both stressed the need to continue to plan for the future of the park redevelopment for the City's growth. 7. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS There were no staff or commissioner announcements. 8. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Arapostathis adjourned the meeting at 12:00 p.m. 2 Page 5 of 5