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La Mesa Community Parking Commission

Regular Meeting

La Mesa, CA · November 18, 2025

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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 _____________________________________________________________________ 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. 1 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. 2

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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 The public may view the meeting in-person or live using the following remote options: Teleconference Meeting Webinar https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88638540317 Telephone (Audio only) (669) 900-6833 or (253) 215-8782 Webinar ID: 886 3854 0317 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 Commission 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 24 hours prior to the meeting. eComments are limited to 3700 characters (approximately 500 words). eComments may be viewed by the Commission and members of the public following the close of the eComment submission period (24 hours prior to the meeting). Email your comment to cmoff@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 Commission 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 City Manager's Office at 619.667.1339, 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 Commission 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 City Manager's Office, 8130 Allison Avenue, during normal business hours. Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the City Manager's Office, 8130 Allison Avenue, 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 Commission 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 Page 2 of 5 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 Page 3 of 5 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 1 Page 4 of 5 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. 2 Page 5 of 5

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