Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
La Mesa parking commission proposes $1.50 hourly meters, single permit and reduced business allotment; council, businesses and residents weigh trade-offs
Summary
The La Mesa City Council on July 8 heard a staff presentation recommending an increase in downtown meter rates to $1.50 per hour, elimination of a two-tier permit structure in favor of a single permit priced at $80 per quarter, and a reduction in the maximum number of business permits from 25 to five.
The La Mesa City Council on July 8 heard a presentation from staff and the La Mesa Community Parking Commission recommending adjustments to parking meter and permit policies in Parking District 1.
Mr. Dedman, speaking for staff, summarized the district's history and the commission's analysis. Parking meters were added beginning in 1982; there are 433 metered spaces in the district. The commission's regional survey found a mean comparable meter rate of about $2.05 per hour and modeled revenue outcomes at $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 per hour. Taking inflation and a 10-year revenue analysis into account, the commission recommended increasing the standard meter rate from $0.75 to $1.50 per hour and simplifying the permit program.
Under the commission's…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
