La Mesa Community Parking Commission
Regular MeetingLa Mesa, CA · January 20, 2026
Minutes
La Mesa Community Parking Commission
Minutes of a Regular Meeting
Date: January 20, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
Location: City Manager's Conference Room, 8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, California
Present: Commissioner Jacqueline Bougie
Commissioner Scott Favero
Commissioner Melissa McCune
Commissioner Stacey Turner
Absent: Commissioner Jonathan Baron
Staff: Assistant to the City Manager Lyn Dedmon
Assistant City Manager Amanda Lee
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Bougie 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
5. CURRENT BUSINESS
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5.1 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE LA MESA COMMUNITY
PARKING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 18, 2025
The Minutes from the La Mesa Community Parking Commission Regular
Meeting held Tuesday, November 18, 2025, were approved by a 4-0 vote.
5.2 2026 COMMUNITY PARKING COMMISSION WORK PLAN
The Commission discussed the 2026 Work Plan and made additions and
deletions to items as necessary. Assistant City Manager Amanda Lee and
Assistant to the City Manager Lyn Dedmon led the discussion and
answered questions as needed.
5.3 DISCUSSION ITEM: PARKING DISTRICT ONE EXPANSION AND
DRAFT MAP REVIEW (IF AVAILABLE)
This item was continued and will be placed on the February 17th meeting
agenda.
6. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Assistant to the City Manager Lyn Dedmon informed the Commission about
recent coin-only parking meter tampering in the west end of Parking District One.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Bougie adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
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Agenda
LA MESA COMMUNITY PARKING COMMISSION
AGENDA
A Regular Meeting
Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 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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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 WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER 18, 2025
5.2 2026 COMMUNITY PARKING COMMISSION WORK PLAN 6
5.3 DISCUSSION ITEM: PARKING DISTRICT ONE EXPANSION AND
DRAFT MAP REVIEW (IF AVAILABLE)
6. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS
7. ADJOURNMENT
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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
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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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COMMUNITY PARKING COMMISSION
Work Plan
Calendar Year 2025
Goals should be consistent with the City’s goals:
• Safe Community: Maintain a community where residents and visitors feel safe.
• Financial Sustainability: Ensure a strong financial outlook through careful planning,
sustainable service levels, and fiscal sustainability.
• Livability: Promote a high quality of life that current and future generations can afford to call
home.
• Infrastructure and Amenities: Invest in infrastructure to serve the needs of the community.
• High-Performing Organization: Nurture an organizational culture where employees are
recognized for the delivery of high-quality services to the community.
Staffing Department: City Manager’s Office
TRACKING
GOALS DUE DATE MILESTONES STATUS
1. Allison Ave. Parking Lot Ongoing 1a. Develop scope of Ongoing
Improvement Project work
*Supports CAP Measure(s):
E-4: Public Lighting
T-1: Bicycle Infrastructure
Development
T-3: Transportation Demand
Management
T-5: Alternative Refueling
Infrastructure Development
GI-1: Urban Forest Master Plan
2. Conduct Parking Utilization Annual 2a. Complete survey of Annually
Survey all municipal lots
*Supports CAP Measure(s):
T-3: Transportation Demand
Management
3. Repair & Maintenance of Near-term 3a. Complete Annually
Parking Lots assessment of all
municipal lots
*Supports CAP Measure(s):
T-1: Bicycle Infrastructure
Development
4. Research new parking Ongoing 4a. Research Ongoing
management technology to technology options
replace coin-only meters and
possibly smart meters on-street
and in municipal lots
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COMMUNITY PARKING COMMISSION
4b. Make
*Supports CAP Measure(s): recommendation to
T-3: Transportation Demand Council
Management
5. Review of Parking Meter and Mid-term 5a. Research parking By March of 2025
Parking Permit Pricing meter and parking
permit pricing
*Supports CAP Measure(s):
T-3 Transportation Demand 5b. Make
Management recommendation to
Council
6. Conduct Visitor Parking Survey Annual 6a. Complete survey By end of 2025
calendar year
*Supports CAP Measure(s):
T-3: Transportation Demand
Management
7. Consider Parking Master Plan Ongoing 7a. Determine By end of 2025
feasibility calendar year
*Supports CAP Measure(s):
T-3: Transportation Demand 7b. Develop scope of
Management work
La Mesa Municipal Code
2.80.080 - Powers and duties.
The La Mesa community parking commission shall exercise the powers and duties as provided in this title. In
addition, the commission may consider other parking issues as directed by the city council of the city of La
Mesa and as set forth within the organization, rules, and procedures of the La Mesa Community Parking
Commission.
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