La Mesa Community Parking Commission
Regular MeetingLa Mesa, CA · November 18, 2025
Minutes
La Mesa Community Parking Commission
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
Date: November 18, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
Location: City Manager's Conference Room, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California
Present: Commissioner Jonathan Baron
Commissioner Jacqueline Bougie
Commissioner Melissa McCune
Commissioner Stacey Turner
Absent: Commissioner Scott Favero
Staff: Assistant to the City Manager Lyn Dedmon
Assistant City Manager Amanda Lee
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Baron called the meeting to order at 5:34 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 was no conflict disclosures stated.
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5. CURRENT BUSINESS
5.1 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE LA MESA COMMUNITY
PARKING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
The Minutes from the La Mesa Community Parking Commission Special
Meeting held Wednesday, September 17, 2025, were approved by a 4-0
vote.
5.2 PARKING METER RATES, PARKING PERMIT PRICING AND PARKING
PERMIT PROGRAM GUIDELINES ITEM DEBRIEF
Assistant to the City Manager Lyn Dedmon gave a brief recap of the
Council item, including the Council's direction to add an item to the
Parking Commission 2026 Work Plan to review parking meter rates every
three years. The Commission discussed different methods of calculating
and tracking parking meter rates to address the new work plan item
moving forward. Assistant to the City Manager Lyn Dedmon concluded the
item with a brief update on the coin-only meter replacement project.
5.3 DISCUSSION ITEM - PARKING SUPPLY AND MANAGEMENT IN
PARKING DISTRICT ONE
The Commission discussed strategies and methods to analyze parking
supply and demand and parking time restrictions on-street and in
municipal parking lots in Parking District One. The Commission also
discussed the possible expansion of Parking District One and identified
some key issues that the Commission should consider moving forward.
The Commission requested a large, plan size map of Parking District One
and surrounding streets be made by the City to aid in the analysis.
6. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no Staff or Commissioner comments given.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Baron adjourned the meeting at 6:54 p.m.
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Agenda
LA MESA COMMUNITY PARKING COMMISSION
AGENDA
A Regular Meeting
Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
Location: City Manager's Conference Room, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California
Commissioners: Commissioner Jonathan Baron
Commissioner Jacqueline Bougie
Commissioner Scott Favero
Commissioner Melissa McCune
Commissioner Stacey Turner
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
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meeting item; however any member of the Commission or member of the public may do
so during their respective comment time.
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during Public Comments, should contact the City Manager's Office at 619.667.1339, no later than
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materials are considered part of the maximum time limit provided to speakers.
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Office, 8130 Allison Avenue, during normal business hours.
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agenda packet are available for public inspection at the City Manager's Office, 8130 Allison
Avenue, during normal business hours.
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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 SPECIAL MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
5.2 PARKING METER RATES, PARKING PERMIT PRICING AND
PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM GUIDELINES ITEM DEBRIEF
5.3 DISCUSSION ITEM - PARKING SUPPLY AND MANAGEMENT IN
PARKING DISTRICT ONE
6. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS
7. ADJOURNMENT
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La Mesa Community Parking Commission
Minutes of a Special Meeting
Date: September 17, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
Location: City Manager's Conference Room, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California
Present: Commissioner Jonathan Baron
Commissioner Jacqueline Bougie
Commissioner Scott Favero
Commissioner Melissa McCune
Commissioner Stacey Turner
Staff: Assistant City Manager Amanda Lee
Assistant to the City Manager Lyn Dedmon
_____________________________________________________________________
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Baron 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
There was no conflict disclosers stated.
5. CURRENT BUSINESS
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5.1 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE LA MESA COMMUNITY
PARKING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY,
AUGUST 19, 2025
The Minutes from the La Mesa Community Parking Commission Regular
Meeting held Tuesday, August 19, 2025, were approved by a 5-0 vote.
5.2 DISCUSSION - VILLAGE ENHANCEMENT FUND RECOMMENDATION
Assistant City Manager Amanda Lee introduced the item and provided
information to assist the Commission's discussion and recommendation.
After discussing different recommendation options, the Commission voted
5-0 to recommend that the City Council modify the Village Enhancement
Fund Program as follows:
• Annual Funding Cap: Limit the total annual allocation for the VEF
Program to $50,000
• Eligibility Criteria: Funding shall be available only to new special
events, defined as events that have not previously been hosted in
the City of La Mesa (not a continuation, repeat, or rebranded
version of an existing event)
• Commission Discretion: Provide the Commission discretion in how
funding recommendations are allocated, including the option to not
recommend any applications for funding in a given cycle
• Guideline Approval: Authorize the City Manager to approve
program guidelines and make administrative updates as needed
6. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Assistant to the City Manager Lyn Dedmon provided information about the
Downtown Village Specific Plan Workshop being held on September 17, 2025, at
6:30 p.m. at the Community Center. He also informed the Commission of a
possible public comment at the next meeting regarding a resident request to
remove a metered parking space near the intersection of Allison Ave. and Pine
St.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Baron adjourned the meeting at 6:10 p.m.
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