La Mesa Community Parking Commission
Regular MeetingLa Mesa, CA · March 18, 2025
Minutes
La Mesa Community Parking Commission
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
Date: March 18, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
Location: City Manager's Conference Room, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California
Absent: Commissioner Baron
Commissioner Favero
Commissioner Melissa McCune
Commissioner Walton
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Walton called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no additions 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 La Mesa
Community Parking Commission 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.
There were no public comments given.
4. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
There were no conflict disclosures given.
5. CURRENT BUSINESS
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5.1 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE LA MESA COMMUNITY
PARKING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY,
JANUARY 21, 2025
The Minutes from the La Mesa Community Parking Commission Regular
Meeting held Tuesday, January 21, 2025, were approved by a 3-0 vote.
5.2 PARKING METER & PARKING PERMIT RATE ADJUSTMENT
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
Assistant to the City Manager Lyn Dedmon gave an overview of the
research and data collection conducted to date regarding parking meter
and parking permit rates, including a review of the Parking Permit
Program Guidelines. Commissioners discussed the research in depth and
voted 3-0 to make the following recommendation:
- Adjust all parking meter rates in Parking District One to $1.50/hr
- Eliminate the Parking Permit Tiers and provide one Parking Permit for all
seven parking areas at a cost of $80 per quarter or $288 annually.
Update Section II "Permit Tiers and Pricing Options" in the Parking Permit
Program Guidelines accordingly.
- Update the Parking Permit Program Guidelines to allow a five-permit
maximum limit on the number of permits that can be purchased by a
business.
- Adjust all parking meter time limits to a 4-hour maximum.
- Eliminate the parking placard and provide a parking sticker to be affixed
to the windshield when a parking permit is purchased and displayed.
5.3 COIN-ONLY METER REPLACEMENT PROJECT UPDATE -
PURCHASE OF 50 SMART METERS
Assistant to the City Manager Lyn Dedmon provided an update on the
purchase of 50 smart meters. Mr. Dedmon explained that the meters
should be ready for pick-up by the end of March. The meters will be
installed to replace the coin-only meters on Allison Avenue from Spring
Street to 4th Street in early April. Mr. Dedmon also inquired with the
Commission as to whether they would like more information about "Text to
Pay" parking meter payment options being offered by IPS. The
Commission stated they would like more information to consider
implementation in Parking District One.
6. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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There were no Staff or Commissioner announcements.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Walton adjourned the meeting at 6:27 p.m.
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Agenda
LA MESA COMMUNITY PARKING COMMISSION
AGENDA
A Regular Meeting
Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
Location: City Manager's Conference Room, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California
Commissioners: Commissioner Jonathan Baron
Commissioner Scott Favero
Commissioner Melissa McCune
Commissioner William Walton
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Pages
1. CALL TO ORDER
1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
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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 La Mesa
Community Parking Commission 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.
4. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
5. CURRENT BUSINESS
5.1 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE LA MESA COMMUNITY 4
PARKING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY,
JANUARY 21, 2025
5.2 PARKING METER & PARKING PERMIT RATE ADJUSTMENT
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
5.3 COIN-ONLY METER REPLACEMENT PROJECT UPDATE -
PURCHASE OF 50 SMART METERS
6. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS
7. ADJOURNMENT
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La Mesa Community Parking Commission
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
Date: January 21, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
Location: City Manager's Conference Room, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California
Present: Commissioner Favero
Commissioner Melissa McCune
Commissioner Walton
Staff: Lyn Dedmon, Assistant to the City Manager
Amanda Lee, Assistant City Manager
Absent: Commissioner Baron
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Walton called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no additions 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 La Mesa
Community Parking Commission 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.
There were no public comments given.
4. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES
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There were no conflict disclosures given.
5. CURRENT BUSINESS
5.1 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE LA MESA COMMUNITY
PARKING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The Minutes from the La Mesa Community Parking Commission Regular
Meeting held Tuesday, October 15, 2024 were approved by a 3-0 vote.
5.2 PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM GUIDELINES DISCUSSION
Assistant to the City Manager Lyn Dedmon presented the 2020 Parking
Permit Program Guidelines for discussion and possible edits as part of a
recommendation to City Council to adjust parking meter and parking
permit rates in Parking District One. The Parking Commission discussed
the program and decided minor edits were necessary to update the
guidelines. The Parking Commission will finalize these edits at the
February 18th Parking Commission meeting.
5.3 COIN-ONLY METER REPLACEMENT PROJECT UPDATE AND
DISCUSSION
Assistant to the City Manager Lyn Dedmon gave an update on the coin-
only meter replacement project. He proposed a funding opportunity to
continue purchasing smart meters using existing Fiscal Year 2024-25
funding in the Downtown Parking Budget. The Parking Commission was
supportive of the funding opportunity. Mr. Dedmon will update the Parking
Commission on the project at the February 18th Parking Commission
meeting.
5.4 2025 COMMUNITY PARKING COMMISSION WORK PLAN
Assistant City Manager Amanda Lee and Assistant to the City Manager
Lyn Dedmon presented the 2024 Work Plan for the purpose of completing
the 2025 Work Plan. The Parking Commission reviewed the Work Plan
and agreed on a number of edits, including an addition proposed by
Commissioner McCune to conduct a visitor parking survey to gain insight
into parking trends and inform decision making. The Commission also
agreed to add an item to consider a Parking Master Plan that was
proposed by Assistant City Manager Amanda Lee. The 2025 Work Plan
will go to City Council for approval on February 25, 2025.
6. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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There were no Staff or Commissioner announcements.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Walton adjourned the meeting at 6:28 p.m.
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