Patricia Dillard

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan

Positions the city to apply for external grants to fund future charging infrastructure.

Downtown Village Parking Modifications

Expanding the district could extend paid parking — and parking revenue — to new areas.

2026-2027 Youth Commission Work Plan

Cannabis Business Tax Rate Increase

About $600,000 more per year for the city's general fund starting January 1, 2027.

Laird Street Speeding and Traffic Safety

Costs would depend on engineering studies and speed hump installation.

Grossmont Center Commercial Redevelopment

Generates substantial economic activity and sales tax revenue for the city.

Artists to Work Public Art Program Selections

Funding supports public art procurement and artist compensation.

Independent Police Auditor 3rd Quarter Report

No word yet on any financial fallout, but this could get expensive if lawsuits pop up.

Arts and Culture Master Plan Update

Details on financial impacts will be reviewed during the staff presentation.

Police Department Staffing and Recruitment

Recruitment and training efforts impact the police department's personnel budget.

Interim City Treasurer Appointment

The city earned nearly $2.9 million in investment returns over the past year.

Visitor Parking Survey and Parking Master Plan Discussion

Minimal city costs primarily involving painting curbs, striping T-markings, and relocating bike racks.

Pedestrian Safety and Sidewalk Railing Hazards

Future bridge expansion project costs depend on funding availability.

Subcommittee Reorganization and 2026 Training Priorities

No direct financial impact associated with board subcommittee administration.

Alternative Transportation Safety Education Video Series

Utilizes existing staff time and subcommittee resources for public education campaigns.

Summer Programs Recap and Teen Talk Outreach

Events are coordinated through existing department operational resources.

MacArthur Park Master Plan and Park Improvements

Involves ongoing utility management and potential energy efficiency savings for park operations.

Neighborhood Nuisance and Code Compliance on Bellflower Drive

Veterans Day Event and November Schedule

Design Modifications for Mixed-Use Project at 4757 Palm Avenue

Unknown at this stage of review.

Approval of Consent Calendar Items 9.1 through 9.7

First reading: expedited EV charging station permitting ordinance (10.1)

First reading: cannabis business tax increase from 4% to 5% (11.1)

Staff report on public nuisance policies on private property (12.1)

APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026

APPROVAL OF MOTION TO CANCEL THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 22, 2026

RATIFICATION OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S APPROVAL OF PROJECT 2026-0576

Resolution No. 2026-112 — Appointments to the Youth Advisory Commission

Consent Calendar Items 9.1 through 9.9

First reading — Ordinance raising retail cannabis business tax from 4% to 5%

Ordinance No. 2026-2931 — Board and commission membership requirements (second reading and adoption)

APPROVAL OF MOTION TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE TEXT OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AT THIS MEETING

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGS HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, AND TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BPR CONSULTING GROUP, LLC, FOR PLAN REVIEW SERVICES FOR BUILDING AND FIRE PERMITS, TO UPDATE THE SCHEDULE OF FEES

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR THE OPERATION STONEGARDEN GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY TO CONDUCT A SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM FOR DUI ENFORCEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $115,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY TO CONDUCT A TRAFFIC RECORDS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO NV5, INC., TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE TOWER STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, BID 27-05 (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 8307)

Consent Calendar Approval

Approve the appointments of Bodie Arzt, Alanis Lee, Hendrix Lee, Anthony Legge, Mason Littig, Mikaeyla Matthews, Giovanni Natalia, Jaylyn Surrency, and Quinn Suzuki to the Youth Advisory Commission, a

Approve Consent Calendar Items 9.1 through 9.9.

Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.

Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.

Approve the appointments of Bodie Arzt, Alanis Lee, Hendrix Lee, Anthony Legge, Mason Littig, Mikaeyla Matthews, Giovanni Natalia, Jaylyn Surrency, and Quinn Suzuki to the Youth Advisory Commission, a

Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.

Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.

Approve Consent Calendar Items 9.1 through 9.9.

Resolution No. 2026-112 — Appointments to the Youth Advisory Commission

First reading — Ordinance raising retail cannabis business tax from 4% to 5%

Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.

Approve Consent Calendar Items 10.1 through 10.6.

Consent Calendar Approval

Downtown Village Parking Modifications

Ordinance Amendment for Boards and Commissions Membership

Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Ordinance Second Reading

Direct staff to make the following modifications intended to provide additional parking spaces on the east side of Spring Street in Downtown La Mesa: (1) Reduce the red curb on Allison Avenue, just we

Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.

Direct staff to prepare and transmit a letter to Governor Newsom expressing support for Assembly Bill 2518 (Sharp-Collins): San Diego Gas and Electric Company: Energization Pilot Program and requestin

Letter of Support for Assembly Bill 2518

Approve the introduction and first reading of the Ordinance.

Close the hearing.

Appointment of Interim City Treasurer

Board and Commission Appointments

Approval of Consent Calendar

Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Ordinance First Reading

Zoning Map Amendment Ordinance Second Reading

Appoint Emmett Stewart as City Treasurer and adopt Resolution confirming the appointment.

(1) Approve the appointment of Rodney Elliot as the performing arts representative on the Arts and Culture Commission; (2) approve the appointment of Emily Fisher as a professional representative on t

Approve Consent Calendar Items 12.1 through 12.13.

Adopt Resolution.

Approve the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.

Approve the Agreement and adopt Resolution.

(1) Approve the allocation of La Mesa Village Enhancement Fund Program funding, as recommended by the La Mesa Community Parking Commission, in the amount of $35,000, with the following allocations: $2

Direct staff to review traffic and pedestrian safety conditions in the area of Lee Avenue, Sunset Street, and Maple Avenue.

City Attorney Appointment and Agreement

Interim City Attorney Retired Annuitant Agreement

Village Enhancement Fund Program Recommendations and Appropriations

Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Review for Lee Avenue, Sunset Street, and Maple Avenue

Board and Commission Appointments

Consent Calendar (except Item 10.6)

Adoption of Electric Vehicle Charging Station Master Plan

SANDAG Flexible Fleets Pilot Grant Application

City Treasurer Vacancy Process and Delegation

La Perla Way Annexation and Zoning

Modification of Cannabis Business Tax Rate

Evaluation of No Right Turn on Red at Lake Murray Blvd and El Paso St

Direct staff to evaluate the installation of a no right turn on red restriction at the southwest corner of the intersection of Lake Murray Boulevard and El Paso Street.

Direct staff to prepare an ordinance to modify the City's cannabis business tax rate and bring the ordinance back to the Council for consideration.

Close the hearing.