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

The City of La Mesa City Council held a regular meeting on March 10, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related topics were discussed. Key highlights included the council's direction to negotiators regarding the fire group, and the approval of a 50% cost recovery reduction policy with a $40,000 annual cap for the three-year Oktoberfest special event permit, supporting the continuation of this significant community event. Additionally, the council considered and approved a pilot program for temporary speed humps, authorizing the procurement of 20 units to be installed on priority streets as part of a one-year trial to improve traffic safety and reduce speeds. The meeting also featured updates on capital improvement projects such as storm drain upgrades and street maintenance, as well as community engagement initiatives and affordable housing developments. No new contracts or vendor selections were explicitly detailed beyond these items.