Mobility Commission

LA MESA MOBILITY COMMISSION AGENDA A Regular Meeting Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 9:00 a.m. Location: City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California Commissioners: Chair Mike Calandra Commissioner Dinah Justice Vice Chair Ed Krulikowski Commissioner Alex Mueller Commissioner David Nichols The public may view the meeting in-person or live using the following remote options: Teleconference Meeting Webinar https://us06web.zoom.us/j/91039550879 Telephone (Audio only) US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 Webinar ID: 910 3955 0879 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 traffic@cityoflamesa.us 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 by 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 Public Works Department at 619.667.1166, 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 Public Works Department, 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 Public Works Department, 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 Administrative Services Department 48 hours prior to the meeting at 619.667.1175, fax 619.667.1163, or GSpaniol@cityoflamesa.us. 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 i.d. or signature will be required to secure a device for the meeting. Pages 1. CALL TO ORDER 1.1 INVOCATION Commissioner Nichols 1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Nichols Page 2 of 9 2. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA 3. PRESENTATION 3.1 SR 94/125 INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 4 Presented by: Caltrans 4. 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 Mobility 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. 5. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES 6. CURRENT BUSINESS 6.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MOBILITY COMMISSION 5 REGULAR MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2025. Recommended Motion: Approve 7. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS 7.1 CAPITOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP), PROJECT IDEAS 8 DISCUSSION Presented by: Michael Kinnard 8. ADJOURNMENT The next regularly scheduled meeting is on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Chair Calandra. Page 3 of 9  REPORT to the LA MESA MOBILITY COMMISSION From CITY STAFF DATE: March 5, 2025 SUBJECT: SR 94/125 Interchange Improvement Project ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Public Works Caltrans will present an overview of SR 94/125 Interchange Improvement Project. The widening scope will include the area from Lemon Avenue to north of Spring Street along SR 125. Project details are listed on the city website here: https://www.cityoflamesa.us/1739/State-Route-94125-Interchange-Improvemen Respectfully submitted by: Michael Kinnard ____________________ Mike Kinnard, PE, PTOE Engineering Project Manager Page 4 of 9  La Mesa Mobility Commission Minutes of a Regular Meeting Date: February 5, 2025, 9:00 a.m. Location: City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California Present: Chair Mike Calandra Commissioner Dinah Justice Vice Chair Ed Krulikowski Commissioner Alex Mueller Commissioner David Nichols Staff: Director of Public Works Michael Throne Assistant Director of Public Works Jose Ornelas Engineering Project Manager Michael Kinnard Administrative Coordinator Noemi Becerra Administrative Office Assistant Vivian Macias _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Calandra called the meeting to order at 8:59am. 1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Mueller 1.2 INVOCATION Commissioner Mueller 2. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA None. 3. PRESENTATION 3.1 AB 413 PRESENTATION Presented by Michael Kinnard, Engineering Project Manager. 1 Page 5 of 9  Michael Kinnard provided a detailed presentation on Assembly Bill 413 - Educational Brief. Significant feedback, comments and questions ensued from the Commission. 4. 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 Mobility 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. None. 5. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES None. 6. CURRENT BUSINESS 6.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MOBILITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2024 Recommended Motion: Approve Vice Chair Krulikowski moved to approve December 4, 2024 minutes. Moved by Vice Chair Krulikowski Seconded by Commissioner Mueller Yes (4): Chair Calandra, Commissioner Justice, Vice Chair Krulikowski, and Commissioner Mueller Absent (1): Commissioner Nichols Motion Approved (4 to 0) 7. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS Commissioner Krulikowski announced his attendance at the monthly Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) meeting and the topics discussed:  AB 413 Implementation  Traffic engineering class for public officials Michael Kinnard shared the following items with the Commission: 2 Page 6 of 9   CALTRANS Design Team will be presenting next month on the SR 94/125 widening project, phase 1.  Discussion on the implementation of a few more 'ADVANCED WALKS' citywide.  First Class 4 Bike Facility in La Mesa being finalized on Murray Dr.  The city of El Cajon will be presenting on their new roundabout on El Cajon Boulevard & S. Johnson Ave.  Wood Street ballots were sent out to the surrounding neighborhood regarding a restrictive left turn onto Lemon Ave.  CIP nominations are coming up, information is forthcoming, please be prepared to discuss at the March meeting. 7.1 PARKING T MARKING POLICY Announced by: Michael Kinnard, Engineering Project Manager. Michael Kinnard refreshed the Commission on the City Manager Department initiated program to maximize parking spaces. 8. ADJOURNMENT The next regularly scheduled meeting is on March 5, 2025. The Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Commissioner Nichols. Chair Calandra adjourned the meeting at 9:24 a.m. 3 Page 7 of 9  CIP Program Guidelines Purpose, Benefits, and Definitions: Purpose: The Capital Improvement Program aims to link the City’s master plan and fiscal plan to physical development. It provides a mechanism for: 1. Estimating capital requirements; 2. Scheduling all projects over a period of five years with appropriate planning and implementation; 3. Budgeting high-priority projects and developing a project revenue policy for proposed improvements; 4. Coordinating the activities of various departments in meeting project schedules 5. Monitoring and evaluating the progress of capital projects; and 6. Informing the public of projected capital improvements. Benefits: The benefits of the CIP are to: 1. Focus attention on the goals, needs, and financial capabilities of the City; 2. Achieve optimum use of the taxpayer’s dollar and make sound annual budget decisions; 3. Guide future growth and development; 4. Work out priorities between current and future development, identify needs, and decide whether to rebuild or replace existing capital infrastructure; 5. Serve wider community interest; 6. Encourage efficient CIP administration; 7. Improve the basis for intergovernmental and regional cooperation; 8. Maintain a sound and stable CIP financial program; 9. Enable the City to develop useful information on the condition of its infrastructure, to use this data to identify capital and maintenance needs, and to maintain current inventories of capital assets. 10. Allow for the orderly repair and replacement of capital facilities and equipment; and 11. Enhance opportunities for participation in federal or state grant and aid programs. Definitions: Capital Improvement Program (CIP): The multiyear scheduling of public improvements based on studies of fiscal resources and the choice of specific improvements to be built. The CIP is reviewed and updated every two years to reflect changing City priorities, unexpected emergencies or events, unique opportunities, cost changes, or alternate financing strategies. Capital Improvement Budget: Facilities programmed for the next two fiscal years are part of the legally adopted bi-annual operating budget. The capital improvement budget is the first two years Page 1 of 2 Updated 2/19/2025 Mobility Commission Page 8 of 9 of the CIP as approved by the City Council. It is the link between the CIP and the bi-annual budget. Capital Improvement Project: Includes new or significant improvements to existing facilities that are large, expensive, and permanent, such as streets, sewer lines, and park and recreation facilities. To achieve uniformity of program application, a capital improvement project in the City of La Mesa is defined as a project which: • Consists of capital equipment, facility, and property generally costing $50,000 or more; • Has a useful life of at least three years and does not recur annually (e.g., a structure, acquisition of land, buildings, street improvements); • Must be major or permanently affixed equipment (e.g., major air conditioning installation). CIP Committee: The CIP Committee consists of the Assistant City Manager, the Chief of Police, the Deputy Fire Chief, the Director of Community Services, and the Director of Public Works. Selection Criteria: Selection criteria are established to evaluate how each project meets community goals and objectives. They are described in the CIP Project Evaluation Criteria. Page 2 of 2 Updated 2/19/2025 Mobility Commission Page 9 of 9