City of La Mesa City Council Regular Meeting - February 10, 2026

The City of La Mesa City Council held a regular meeting on February 10, 2026. The meeting included a detailed quarterly investment report from the City Treasurer, Matt Strabone, who highlighted the city's strong investment performance with record earnings and a portfolio between $75 million and $90 million. He raised a significant policy discussion about the potential benefits of transitioning from an elected to an appointed city treasurer to reduce operational tensions and improve investment strategy alignment with city management. While no formal vote was taken on this proposal, it was noted as an important consideration for future governance. Additionally, the council approved appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission and passed motions related to community advocacy and public safety. Public comments focused on community concerns such as equitable park development funding and neighborhood safety, but no direct procurement or contract awards were discussed during the meeting.