Mobility Commission

LA MESA MOBILITY COMMISSION AGENDA A Regular Meeting Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 9:00 a.m. Location: City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California Commissioners: Chair Mike Calandra Commissioner Philip Cavello Commissioner Dinah Justice Commissioner Emma McClees 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. 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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 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 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 INVOCATION Commissioner Mueller Page 2 of 11  1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Mueller 2. ADDITIONS AND/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 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. 4. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES 5. CURRENT BUSINESS 5.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MOBILITY COMMISSION 4 REGULAR MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 Recommended Motion: Approve the Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Meeting Minutes. 5.2 APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 12.44.130 OF 8 THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE INSTALLING A DISABLED PERSONS PARKING SPACE AT 4162 CHARLES STREET Recommended Motion: The Mobility Commission should recommend to the City Council approval of a resolution amending Section 12.44.130 of the La Mesa Municipal Code installing a disabled persons parking space at 4162 Charles Street. 6. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS 7. ADJOURNMENT The next regularly scheduled meeting is on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Commissioner Nichols. Page 3 of 11  La Mesa Mobility Commission Minutes of a Regular Meeting Date: September 3, 2025, 9:00 a.m. Location: City Council Chambers, 8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California Present: Chair Mike Calandra Commissioner Philip Cavello Commissioner Dinah Justice Commissioner Emma McClees Commissioner Alex Mueller Commissioner David Nichols Commissioner Shaun Sumner Staff: Engineering Project Manager Michael Kinnard Senior Management Analyst Noemi Becerra Administrative Coordinator Vivian Macias _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER *Due to a technical malfunction this month's meeting was NOT recorded, therefore it will not be available on the City's website per usual. Chair Calandra called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m. 1.1 INVOCATION Vice Chair Justice 1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chair Justice 1.3 INTRODUCTION NEW MOBILITY COMMISSIONER MCCLEES Chair Calandra 2. ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA None. 1 Page 4 of 11 3. PRESENTATION 3.1 SPRING STREET GRADE SEPERATION Presented by: Carly Cubberley, Engineering Project Manager Senior Regional Planner, Cecily Taylor from SANDAG presented the Spring Street Grade Separation. Afterwards, she took comments and questions from the Commission regarding the presentation. 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. Joseph Cryer, La Mesa resident expressed concerns regarding bike lanes & sharrows. 5. CONFLICT DISCLOSURES None. 6. CURRENT BUSINESS 6.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MOBILITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2025 Recommended Motion: Approve the Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Meeting Minutes. Moved by Commissioner Nichols Seconded by Commissioner Cavello Yes (6): Chair Calandra, Commissioner Cavello, Commissioner Justice, Commissioner Mueller, Commissioner Nichols, and Commissioner Sumner Abstain (1): Commissioner McClees Motion Approved (6 to 0) 2 Page 5 of 11 6.2 SUPPORT AMENDING CHAPTER 12.64 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO DESIGNATE SPECIFIED STREET SEGMENTS AS SAFETY CORRIDORS IN THE CITY OF LA MESA Recommended Motion: The Mobility Commission should recommend to the City Council to amend 12.64 of the Municipal Code to designate specified street segments as safety corridors in the City of La Mesa. Presented by: Michael Kinnard, Engineering Project Manager. Moved by Chair Calandra Seconded by Commissioner Nichols Yes (6): Chair Calandra, Commissioner Cavello, Commissioner Justice, Commissioner Mueller, Commissioner Nichols, and Commissioner Sumner Abstain (1): Commissioner McClees Motion Approved (6 to 0) 6.3 RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 12.44.130 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE INSTALLING A DISABLED PERSONS PARKING SPACE AT 4162 CHARLES STREET Recommended Motion: The Mobility Commission should recommend for approval a resolution amending Section 12.44.130 of the La Mesa Municipal Code installing a disabled persons parking space at 4162 Charles Street. Presented by: Michael Kinnard Moved by Commissioner Justice Seconded by Commissioner Nichols The Commission decided to defer Item 6.3 to a future meeting where the applicant should be present to clarify questions. 6.4 RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 12.64.020 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE DECREASING THE SPEED LIMIT ON MURRAY 3 Page 6 of 11  DRIVE BETWEEN GROSSMONT CENTER DRIVE AND SEVERIN DRIVE FROM 40 TO 35 MPH Recommended Motion: The Mobility Commission should recommend to the City of La Mesa that it approve the attached resolution, which decreases the speed limit on Murray Drive from Grossmont Center Drive to Severin Drive to 35 MPH. Moved by Chair Calandra Seconded by Commissioner Justice Yes (7): Chair Calandra, Commissioner Cavello, Commissioner Justice, Commissioner McClees, Commissioner Mueller, Commissioner Nichols, and Commissioner Sumner Motion Approved (7 to 0) 7. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS 7.1 ACCIDENT SITE ASSESSMENT REPORT - SPRING STREET, NEAR 4414 PALM AVENUE Presented by: Michael Kinnard Public Comment: Joseph Cryer:  Spoke in support of the Assessment Report on Spring Street, near 4414 Palm Ave (Item 7.1). Commission discussion followed. Michael Kinnard:  Informed the Commission that Neighborhood Traffic Management Program meetings are being held this month for Lois Street & Dugan Avenue. Commissioners encouraged to attend and engage with the public. Chair Calandra and Vice Chair Justice agreed to attend on 9/17th. Commissioner Nichols and Commissioner Sumner agreed to attend on 9/24th. 8. ADJOURNMENT The next regularly scheduled meeting is on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Commissioner Mueller. 4 Page 7 of 11  REPORT to the LA MESA MOBILITY COMMISSION From the DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS DATE: October 1, 2025 SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 12.44.130 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE INSTALLING A DISABLED PERSONS PARKING SPACE AT 4162 CHARLES STREET ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Public Works SUMMARY: Issue(s): Should the Mobility Commission recommend to the City Council approval of a resolution amending Section 12.44.130 of the La Mesa Municipal Code installing a disabled persons parking space at 4162 Charles Street. Recommendation: The Mobility Commission should recommend to the City Council approval of a resolution amending Section 12.44.130 of the La Mesa Municipal Code installing a disabled persons parking space at 4162 Charles Street. BACKGROUND: Requests for an on-street disabled persons parking space require possession of a valid disabled person placard, available on-street space, and no or limited available access from the private property. The homeowner has provided a valid disabled placard issued by the State of California, has available on-street parking, and has limited accessible access to their property. DISCUSSION: The request for an on-street disabled persons parking space at 4162 Charles Street Page 8 of 11 Report to Mobility Commission Date: October 1, 2025 Page: 2 of 2 is from a homeowner, Michael Milligan, who does not have access to a driveway and uses the stairs fronting his home to access his property. Due to his disability, he finds it difficult to walk distances, traverse stairs, and needs close, manageable access to his residence. At the September 3rd meeting, Commissioners requested additional information including asking the requestor to attend the next Commission meeting scheduled for October 1st, CONCLUSION: Staff recommends the Mobility Commission recommend to the City Council approval of a resolution amending Section 12.44.130 of the La Mesa Municipal Code installing a disabled persons parking space at 4162 Charles Street. Respectfully submitted by: ______________________ ______________________ Michael Throne, PE Brianda De La Torre Director Public Works Assistant Engineer Attachments: A. Draft Resolution B. Frontage Picture of Residence Page 9 of 11  RESOLUTION NO. 2025- RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 12.44.130 OF THE LA MESA MUNICIPAL CODE INSTALLING A DISABLED PERSONS PARKING SPACE AT 4162 CHARLES STREET _____ BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, as follows: Section 12.44.130 of the La Mesa Municipal Code is hereby amended to add the following: Street Side of Street Location Description or Address Charles Street West One parking space located at 4162 Charles Street PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Mesa, California, held the ___ day of ___ 2025, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK I, MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk of the City of La Mesa, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and exact copy of Resolution No. 2025- , duly passed and adopted by the City Council of said City on the date and by the vote therein recited. MEGAN WIEGELMAN, CMC, City Clerk (SEAL OF CITY) ATTACHMENT A Page 10 of 11 Attachment B Page 11 of 11