Mobility Commission

LA MESA MOBILITY COMMISSION AGENDA A Regular Meeting Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 9:00 a.m. Location: City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California Commissioners: Chair Mike Calandra Vice Chair Ed Krulikowski Commissioner Philip Cavello Commissioner Dinah Justice Commissioner Alex Mueller Commissioner David Nichols Commissioner Shaun Sumner 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 Vice Chair Krulikowski Page 2 of 10  1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chair Krulikowski 2. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA 3. PRESENTATION 3.1 2024 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ANNUAL REPORT PRESENTATION 4 Presented by: Hilary Ego, Environmental Sustainability Manager / Serena Lee, Environmental Program Coordinator / Lainey Bloom, Sparks Fellow / Logan Kelly, Sparks Fellow 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, March 5, 2025. Recommended Motion: Approve 6.2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MOBILITY COMMISSION 8 REGULAR MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, May 7, 2025. Recommended Motion: Approve 6.3 APPROVAL TO CANCEL THE JULY 2, 2025 MOBILITY COMMISSION MEETING DUE TO THE HOLIDAY CLOSURE Recommended Motion: Approve 7. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS 7.1 INTRODUCTION OF BRIANDA DE LA TORRE, ASSISTANT ENGINEER Announced by: Michael Kinnard, Engineering Project Manager 7.2 FAREWELL VICE CHAIR KRULIKOWSKI Announced by: Michael Kinnard, Engineering Project Manager 8. ADJOURNMENT The next regularly scheduled meeting is on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Commissioner Justice. Page 3 of 10 DATE: June 4, 2025 TO: Mobility Commission FROM: Hilary Ego, Environmental Sustainability Manager VIA: Michael Throne, Director of Public Works Mike Kinnard, Engineering Project Manager SUBJECT: 2024 Climate Action Plan Annual Report Presentation Staff will give a presentation of the draft 2024 Climate Action Plan (CAP) Annual Report. The 2024 Annual Report contains a summary of the City of La Mesa’s progress and provides an overview of CAP implementation activities in the strategy categories of energy, transportation and land use, solid waste, water, and green infrastructure. After review by various boards and commission, the CAP annual report will be presented to the City Council. Page 4 of 10  La Mesa Mobility Commission Minutes of a Regular Meeting Date: March 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 Engineering Project Manager Michael Kinnard Administrative Office Assistant Vivian Macias _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER *Audio and video meeting recording available on the City website after approval of Minutes. Chair Calandra called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. 1.1 INVOCATION Commissioner Nichols 1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Nichols 2. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA None. 3. PRESENTATION 3.1 SR 94/125 INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 1 Page 5 of 10  Presented by: Caltrans - Ken Sayler, P.E., Project Engineer / Michael Oreiro, Senior Design Manager / Alexander Wood, Transportation Engineer Caltrans Project Managers provided a detailed presentation on the SR 94/125 Interchange Improvement Project. Significant feedback and questions ensued from the Commission. One public meeting will be held in person by Caltrans prior to construction to answer questions and concerns from the community. More information to come. Goal for project completion of Phase 1 is Winter of 2027. 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, FEBRUARY 5, 2025. Recommended Motion: Approve Vice Chair Krulikowski moved to approve the February 5, 2025 minutes after the following corrections are made: 1. Strike "monthly" and replace with "Past Presidents" from the ITE Meeting comment under, STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS. 2. Correct attendance details for Commissioner Nichols. Moved by Vice Chair Krulikowski Seconded by Chair Calandra Yes (4): Chair Calandra, Commissioner Justice, Vice Chair Krulikowski, and Commissioner Mueller 2 Page 6 of 10  Abstain (1): Commissioner Nichols Motion Approved (4 to 0) 7. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS 7.1 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP), PROJECT IDEAS DISCUSSION Presented by: Michael Kinnard Open discussion was held between the Commission & staff regarding Capital Improvement Program project ideas. Mike Kinnard thanked the Commission for their suggestions and explained that some items are already addressed on the current CIP list and others will be considered. He went on to inform the Commission that the approval process for CIP projects is managed by a Senior Management Committee, where 50-60 proposals are made, approximately 20 are chosen. Follow up to Item 7.1 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), Project Ideas will be back on the agenda prior to the end of the year. 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. Chair Calandra adjourned the meeting at 10 A.M. 3 Page 7 of 10  La Mesa Mobility Commission Minutes of a Regular Meeting Date: May 7, 2025, 9:00 a.m. Location: City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California Present: Chair Mike Calandra Vice Chair Ed Krulikowski Commissioner Dinah Justice Commissioner Alex Mueller Commissioner David Nichols Commissioner Shaun Sumner Commissioner Philip Cavello Staff: Assistant Director of Public Works Jose Ornelas Engineering Project Manager Michael Kinnard Administrative Office Assistant Vivian Macias _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER *Audio and video meeting recording available on the City website after approval of Minutes. Chair Calandra called the meeting to order at 9 A.M. 1.1 INVOCATION Chair Calandra 1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Calandra 1.3 INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMISSIONERS Chair Calandra Shaun Sumner - Appointed: March 11, 2025 1 Page 8 of 10  Term Expires: June 30, 2026 Philip Cavello (Climate / Environmental Experience) - Appointed: April 22, 2025 Term Expires: June 30, 2028 2. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA None. 3. PRESENTATION 3.1 SIGNAL BASICS COURSE NO. 1 Presented by: Michael Kinnard, Engineering Project Manager Michael Kinnard provided a basic traffic signal course & previewed a educational video. 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. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS Commissioner Nichols:  May is Bike Month - Bike Anywhere Day, May 15, 2025.  Gordy Shields Memorial Ride - May 18, 2025  La Mesa's first Class 4 Bikeway thoughts and review, feels Mobility Commission should have input prior to implementation. Commissioner Krulikowski: 2 Page 9 of 10   Suggested that sub-committee participation be implemented for future projects.  Suggested that Commissioners might be considered as volunteer options for Bike Anywhere pit stops. Commissioner Justice:  Baltimore Drive and University Avenue - Right turns at this intersection are concerning.  4th Street and Allison Avenue - Traffic safety concerns. o Mike's response offered a STOP warrant, although sight distance issues might be an issue. Commissioner Sumner:  On street charging - is this infrastructure considered when future right of way or roadway planning is done? o Mike's response offered Lyn Dedmon to address the Commission at a future meeting. 6.1 INTRODUCTION OF BRIANDA DE LA TORRE, ASSISTANT ENGINEER Michael Kinnard, Engineering Project Manager Brianna De La Torre was pulled into a training session and unable to attend today, rescheduling introduction for June. 6.2 INTRODUCTION OF HAIDER TALIB, PRINCIPAL TRAFFIC ENGINEER CONSULTANT Michael Kinnard, Engineering Project Manager Haider Talib has replaced Brian Damiani as our contracted Traffic Engineer with Parsons and is in office one day a week, on Thursdays. 7. ADJOURNMENT The next regularly scheduled meeting is on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Vice Chair Krulikowski. Chair Calandra adjourned the meeting at 10:05 A.M. 3 Page 10 of 10