City of Lemon Grove
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 15, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Lemon Grove Community Center
3146 School Lane, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
For everyone’s protection, all attendees must maintain a safe social distance. Face coverings are optional but strongly recommended during the meeting.
City Council
Racquel Vasquez, Mayor
Jerry Jones, Mayor Pro Tem
Jennifer Mendoza, Councilmember
Liana LeBaron, Councilmember
George Gastil, Councilmember
A complete agenda packet is available for review on the City’s website The City Council also sits as the Lemon Grove Housing Authority, Lemon Grove Sanitation District Board, Lemon Grove Roadway Lighting District Board, and Lemon Grove Successor Agency
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Changes to the Agenda
Presentation(s)
Lemon Grove Fire Department Annual Update, Steve Swaney, Fire Chief Sheriff’s Department Annual Report, Patrick McEvoy, Lieutenant Public Comment
Digitally submitted public comments received by the City Clerk at [email protected] will not be read out-loud during the meeting. However, they will be provided to the City Council and remain part of the meeting’s records. Per the Lemon Grove Municipal Code Section 2.14.150, live comments are allotted a maximum of three (3) minutes.
Consent Calendar
(Note: The items listed on the Consent Calendar will be enacted in one motion unless removed from the Consent Calendar by Council, staff, or the public.)
1.A Waive Full Text Reading of All Ordinances on the Agenda Reference: Kristen Steinke, City Attorney
Recommendation: Waive the full text reading of all ordinances included in this agenda; Ordinances shall be introduced and adopted by title only.
1.B City of Lemon Grove Payment Demands
Reference: Rod Greek, Interim Administrative Finance Director Recommendation: Ratify Demands
AMENDED
City of Lemon Grove City Council Meeting March 15, 2022
1.C
1.D
1.E
Note and File Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Reference: Audrey Malone, City Clerk
Recommendation: Note and File approved Planning Commission meeting minutes of October 25, 2021.
Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Plan Fee Amendment Reference: Rod Greek, Interim Administrative Finance Director Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Plan Fee.
Award a Contract for the FY 2021-2022 Sidewalk Project to Portillo Concrete, Inc.
Reference: Mike James, Assistant City Manager / Public Works Director Recommendation: Adopt a resolution awarding a contract for the FY 2021-2022 Sidewalk Project (Contract No. 2021-28) to Portillo Concrete, Incorporated.
Report(s) to Council:
2. 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Reference: Bill Chopyk, Interim Community Development Manager Recommendation: Adopt a resolution accepting the 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report (Report) and direct staff to submit the Report to both the California State Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
3. FY 2021-2022 General Fund Budget Mid-Year Report & Other Fund Adjustments
Reference: Rod Greek, Interim Administrative Finance Director Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2021-22 City of Lemon Grove Budget adjustments.
Continued Item from March 1, 2022 City Council Meeting:
(Pulled from Consent Calendar)
1.B City of Lemon Grove Payment Demands
Reference: Rod Greek, Interim Administrative Finance Director Recommendation: Ratify Demands
City Council Reports on Meetings Attended at the Expense of the City (GC 53232.3 (d)) (53232.3. (d) states that members of a legislative body shall provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency at the next regular meeting of the legislative body.) City Manager Report
City of Lemon Grove City Council Meeting March 15, 2022 Closed Session:
a. Conference with Legal Counsel - existing litigation Government Code § 54956.9(a) Name of Case: Harris v. City of Lemon Grove Case et al. (Case No.: 37-2019- 00062135-CU-PO-CTL)
b. Conference with Legal Counsel – anticipated litigation (Govt C §54956.9(d)(2)-(4)); Adjournment
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I, Audrey Malone, City Clerk of the City of Lemon Grove, hereby declare under penalty of perjury that a copy of the above Agenda of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Lemon Grove, California, was delivered and/or notice by email not less than 72 hours, before the hour of 6:00 p.m. on March 11, 2022 to the members of the governing agency, and caused the agenda to be posted on the City’s website at www.lemongrove.ca.gov and at Lemon Grove City Hall, 3232 Main Street Lemon Grove, CA 91945.
/s/: Audrey Malone
Audrey Malone, City Clerk
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CITY OF LEMON GROVE
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Item No. 1.A
Meeting Date: March 15, 2022
Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Department: City Manager’s Office
Staff Contact: Kristen Steinke, City Attorney
Item Title: Waive the Full Text Reading of all Ordinances Summary: Waive the full text reading of all ordinances included in this agenda.
Ordinances shall be introduced and adopted by title only.
Environmental Review:
Not subject to review Negative Declaration
Categorical Exemption, Section Mitigated Negative Declaration Fiscal Impact: None.
Public Notification: None.
CITY OF LEMON GROVE
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Item No. 1.B
Meeting Date: March 15, 2022
Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Department: City Manager’s Office
Staff Contact: Rod Greek, Interim Administrative Services Director [email protected]
Item Title: City of Lemon Grove Payment Demands
Recommended Action: Ratify Demands.
Environmental Review:
Not subject to review Negative Declaration
Categorical Exemption, Section Mitigated Negative Declaration Fiscal Impact: None.
Public Notification: None.
City of Lemon Grove Demands Summary
Approved as Submitted:
Yolanda Cerezo, Interim Finance Manager ACH/AP Checks 02/23/22‐03/03/22 993,848.63 For Council Meeting: 03/15/22
Payroll ‐ 02/22/22 116,901.88
Total Demands 1,110,750.51
CHECK NO INVOICE NO VENDOR NAME CHECK DATE Description INVOICE AMOUNT CHECK
AMOUNT
ACH Nov21 San Diego County Sheriff's Department 02/23/2022 Law Enforcement Services ‐ Nov'21 540,557.93 540,557.93 ACH 78294998/2373 WEX Bank 02/23/2022 Fuel ‐ Fire Dept/Com Dev ‐ Jan'22 2,321.69 2,321.69 ACH Feb22 22 Employment Development Department 02/24/2022 State Taxes 2/22/22 6,802.06 6,802.06 ACH Feb9‐Fe22 22 Calpers Supplemental Income 457 Plan 02/25/2022 457 Plan 2/9/22‐2/22/22 8,265.81 8,265.81 ACH Refill 2/24/22 Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services LLC 02/25/2022 Postage Usage 2/24/22 500.00 500.00 ACH Feb22 22 US Treasury 02/28/2022 Federal Taxes 2/22/22 24,122.79 24,122.79 ACH Feb22 Wage Works 02/28/2022 FSA Reimbursement ‐ Feb'22 3,599.47 3,599.47 ACH Mar 2022 Pers Health 03/02/2022 Pers Health Insurance ‐ Mar22 49,485.56 49,485.56 ACH Feb22 Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. 03/02/2022 CLG Workers Comp Claims ‐ Feb'22 2,321.84 2,321.84 ACH Refill 3/1/22 Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services LLC 03/02/2022 Postage Usage 3/1/22 500.00 500.00 ACH 27804190 Wells Fargo 03/03/2022 Canon Financial Svcs ‐ Canon Plotter Contract Charge 12/20/21‐1/19/22 144.00 3,779.27 27804191 Canon Financial Svcs ‐ Canon Plotter 2 Yr Carepack 12/20/21‐1/19/22 72.73 1/12/2022 Cox ‐ Calsense Modem Line: 2259 Washington 1/11/22‐2/10/22 26.78 1/1/22 Cox ‐ Calsense Modem Line: 7071 Mt Vernon/Berry St Pk 1/1/22‐1/31/22 29.01 1/9/2022 Cox ‐ Calsense Modem Line: 8235 Mt Vernon/Berry St Pk 1/9/22‐2/8/22 80.39 1/19/22 Cox ‐ Phone/PW Yard/2873 Skyline‐ 1/19/22‐2/18/22 211.59 1/1/22 Cox ‐ Phone/City Hall 1/1/22‐1/31/22 779.68
1/18/22 Cox ‐ Copy Room Fax Line‐ 1/18/2‐2/17/22 4.30
1/1/22 Cox ‐ MainPhone/Fire 1/1/22‐1/31/22 515.30
1/7/22 Cox ‐ PEG Circuit Svc‐ 1/7/22‐2/6/22 319.61
1/4/22 Cox ‐ Phone/Internet/Rec Ctr/3131 School Ln‐ 1/4/22‐2/3/22 338.85 9896480089 Verizon ‐ Modems ‐ Cardiac Monitors ‐ 12/4/21‐1/3/22 42.30 9897190001 Verizon ‐ City Phone Charges‐ 12/13/21‐1/12/22 192.63 9897190002 Verizon ‐ PW Tablets‐ 12/13/21‐1/12/22 141.36 Fire‐9895492052 Verizon ‐ MDC Engine Tablets‐ 11/21/21‐12/20/21 363.80 Fire‐9897731130 Verizon ‐ MDC Engine Tablets‐ 12/21/21‐1/20/22 351.93 LF 020722 Wells Fargo ‐ Charge/Bank Fee 165.01
ACH Jan26‐Feb22 22 California Public Empl Retirement System 03/03/2022 Pers Retirement 1/26/22‐2/22/22 64,247.07 64,247.07 15395 11616187 Aztec Fire & Safety, Inc. 02/23/2022 Annual Svc & Inspection/Portable Fire Ext/Fire AlarmSys/CHall 3,885.00 3,885.00 15396 280231‐Jan22 Burke, William, & Sorensen, LLP 02/23/2022 08250‐0001 General Jan'22 13,199.60 24,733.50 280232‐Jan22 08250‐0003 Jan'22 182.60
280233‐Jan22 08250‐0010 Jan'22 365.20
280234‐Jan22 08250‐0012.001 Jan'22 614.20
280235‐Jan22 08250‐0012.002 Jan'22 99.60
280236‐Jan22 08250‐0002 Code Enf Jan'22 332.00
280237‐Jan22 08250‐0011.001 Jan'22 149.40
280238‐Jan22 08250‐0011.002 Jan'22 2,598.30
280239‐Jan22 08250‐0011.003 Jan'22 498.00
280240‐Jan22 08250‐0008 Jan'22 6,694.60
15397 Petty Cash 2/23 City of Lemon Grove 02/23/2022 Petty Cash‐ Livescans 140.00 436.49 Petty Cash 2/23 Petty Cash‐ Electric Engraver ‐ Sanitation 14.53 Petty Cash 2/23 Petty Cash‐ Mileage 7/28/20‐6/30/21 Zafico 14.80 Petty Cash 2/23 Petty Cash‐ Dryclean Tablecloth/City Event 15.00 Petty Cash 2/23 Petty Cash‐ Fuel LGPW#22 35.00
Petty Cash 2/23 Petty Cash‐ Refreshments/Streets Workshop Oct'21 41.01 Petty Cash 2/23 Petty Cash‐ Social Media Photos 5.74
Petty Cash 2/23 Petty Cash‐ Recording Services/Park Playground Equipment ‐ 12/22/21 52.50 Petty Cash 2/23 Petty Cash‐ Supplies & Refreshments/Team Building Session/City Council 37.87 Petty Cash 2/23 Petty Cash‐ Supplies ‐ Security Envelopes 4.04 Petty Cash 2/23 Petty Cash‐ Fuel LGPW#16 26.00
Petty Cash 2/23 Petty Cash‐ Repair/Toilet Tank Lid ‐ Courtyard Bathroom 50.00 15398 INV1022157 George Hills Company 02/23/2022 Legal Svcs ‐ GHC0031036 Jan'22 108.00 225.00 Legal Svcs ‐ GHC0031040 Jan'22 117.00
15399 Guevarra, Ruby Guevarra, Ruby 02/23/2022 Refund/Guevarra, Ruby/Deposit‐ CC‐ 2/5/22 200.00 200.00 15400 HS‐5607‐0014 Home Start, Inc. 02/23/2022 LG Homeless Outreach ‐ Jan'22 13,943.50 13,943.50 15401 2/22/22 ICMA 02/23/2022 ICMA Deferred Compensation Pay Period Ending 2/22/22 780.77 780.77 15402 Jaimes Jaimes, Consuelo 02/23/2022 Reissue/Refund/Jaimes, Consuelo/Deposit‐ LBH‐ 3/21/20 COVID‐19 300.00 1,450.00 Reissue/Refund/Jaimes, Consuelo/Rental‐ LBH‐ 3/21/20 COVID‐19 1,150.00 15403 INV38672 Logicopy 02/23/2022 Ricoh C3502 Copier Contract Charge‐PW Yard‐1/7/22‐2/6/22 51.58 135.30 Ricoh C3502 Copier Contract Usage Charge‐PW Yard‐10/7/21‐1/6/22 83.72 15404 74341451 Occupational Health Centers of CA 02/23/2022 Medical Exam ‐ 2/7/22 190.00 190.00 15405 2022‐31 Quality Code Publishing LLC 02/23/2022 Internet Website Updating‐ LG Municipal Code 1/1/22‐6/30/22 240.00 240.00 15406 Feb 22 Southern CA Firefighters Benefit Trust 02/23/2022 LG Firefighters Benefit Trust 2/22/22 830.70 1,661.40 Feb 8 LG Firefighters Benefit Trust 2/8/22 830.70
15407 0001429173‐IN WEX Health, Inc. 02/23/2022 COBRA ‐ Monthly/Oct'21 85.00 170.00 0001459725‐IN COBRA ‐ Monthly/Dec'21 85.00
15408 022422 AAA Imaging 03/02/2022 Entertainer/Manager Permits ‐ Cardstock 102.36 102.36 15409 #LG2022‐01 American Medical Response 03/02/2022 Emergency Medical Services ‐ FY22 29,906.00 29,906.00 15410 1/13/2022 AT&T 03/02/2022 Phone Service 1/13/22‐2/12/22 90.00 90.00 15411 Casillas Casillas, Esmeralda 03/02/2022 Refund/Casillas, Esmeralda/Deposit‐ ComCtr‐ 2/26/22 300.00 300.00 15412 4408‐Dec City of Chula Vista 03/02/2022 Animal Control Services‐ Dec'21 22,354.00 67,998.56 4408‐Nov Animal Control Services‐ Nov'21 22,354.00
4408‐Oct Animal Control Services‐ Oct'21 22,354.00
ACSERV‐Dec2021 Credit/Impound Fees/Animal Control Services‐ Dec'21 ‐365.00 ACSERV‐Dec2021 After Hours Calls‐ Dec'21 783.28
ACSERV‐Nov2021 After Hours Calls‐ Nov'21 195.82
ACSERV‐Nov2021 Credit/Impound Fees/Animal Control Services‐ Nov'21 ‐140.00 ACSERV‐Oct2021 Credit/Impound Fees/Animal Control Services‐ Oct'21 ‐125.00 ACSERV‐Oct2021 After Hours Calls‐ Oct'21 587.46
15413 1221.01.1253 Dexter Wilson Engineering, Inc. 03/02/2022 Rate Study Assistance‐ Dec'21 975.00 975.00 15414 2/22‐24/22 Esgil Corporation 03/02/2022 75% Building Fees‐ 2/22/22‐2/24/22 2,468.12 12,832.03 2/7‐10/22 75% Building Fees‐ 2/7/22‐2/10/22 10,363.91
15415 28371 Excell Security, Inc. 03/02/2022 Community Center Security Guard ‐ 2/26/22 240.00 240.00 15416 22‐5064 I Love a Clean San Diego 03/02/2022 ILACSD Recycling Educ Community Outreach Events thru 1/31/22 450.00 450.00 15417 14473 Infrastructure Engineering Corporation 03/02/2022 Prof Svc: 1993 Dain Dr 1/1/22‐1/31/22 148.00 14,633.00 14474 Prof Svc: Vista Azul 1/1/22‐1/31/22 296.00
14475 Prof Svc: FY21 Paving/CM/Inspectn 1/1/22‐1/31/22 4,754.00 14475 Prof Svc: FY21 Paving/CM/Inspectn 1/1/22‐1/31/22 4,754.00 14476 Prof Svc: 8373 Broadway 1/1/22‐1/31/22 4,379.00
14477 Prof Svc: 7946 Broadway/Kelvin 1/1/22‐1/31/22 302.00 15418 1727 Janazz, LLC SD 03/02/2022 3 Docking Stations/1 Webcam ‐ PW 527.17 2,692.15 1727 2 Laptops ‐ City Mgr/Com Dev 2,164.98
15419 INV38871 Logicopy 03/02/2022 Ricoh C3502 Copier Contract Charge ‐PW Yard‐2/7/22‐3/6/22 51.58 51.58 15420 8281300153 Motorola Solutions, Inc. 03/02/2022 Replacement‐ Radios ‐ PW Yard. 8 ‐ APX 4000 Series Accessories 212.48 212.48 15421 7676 North County EVS, Inc. 03/02/2022 E10 AM Service & Safety Inspection/Replace Governor/Door Hinges 22,509.65 22,509.65 15422 74416262 Occupational Health Centers of CA 03/02/2022 Medical Exam ‐ 2/14/22 149.00 149.00 15423 2022‐30 Quality Code Publishing LLC 03/02/2022 LG Municipal Code/Reprint ‐ City Attorney 306.50 306.50 15424 32476076 RCP Block & Brick, Inc. 03/02/2022 Bulk Concrete Sand ‐ Fire Stn 265.94 265.94 15425 235741 Richards, Watson & Gershon 03/02/2022 Legal Svcs: 12506‐0003 thru 1/31/22 6,973.60 6,973.60 15426 86016 Rick Engineering Company 03/02/2022 Prof Svc: City Engineer ‐ 1/1/22‐1/28/22 64,461.61 64,461.61 15427 2/22/2022 SDG&E 03/02/2022 3225 Olive‐ 1/22/22‐2/22/22 167.37 427.75 2/24/2022 3500 1/2 Main‐ 1/22/22‐2/22/22 213.84
2/24/2022 3601 1/2 LGA‐1/22/22‐2/22/22 46.54
15428 507042 South Coast Emergency Vehicle Services 03/02/2022 Replaced Cab Latch Mounts ‐ E210 32.45 32.45 15429 81425 Southwest Signal Service 03/02/2022 Traffic Signal Service Calls ‐ Jan'22 5,459.83 6,573.52 81426 Bi‐Monthly Traffic Signal Maintenance‐ Jan'22 991.65 81427 Markout Reports ‐ Underground Service Alert ‐ Jan'22 122.04 15430 8065374602 Staples Advantage 03/02/2022 Office Supplies ‐ City Hall 83.60 83.60 15431 00114504 The East County Californian 03/02/2022 Notice of Public Hearing ‐ MUP‐210‐0002 2/18/22 182.00 602.00 00115002 Notice of Public Hearing ‐ TMO‐000‐0064 2/18/22 206.50 00115334 Notice of Public Hearing ‐ MUP‐210‐0007 2/18/22 213.50 15432 STMT 1/24/2022 US Bank Corporate Payment Systems 03/02/2022 Covid‐19 Antigen Rapid Tests 104.98 3,295.02 STMT 1/24/2022 Postage/Return Part‐South Coast EVS 15.76 STMT 1/24/2022 Lunch/Interview Panel/Planner 1/20/22 107.66 STMT 1/24/2022 Homeless Outreach Cards for Trash 300.00 STMT 1/24/2022 Refreshments/City Council Team Building 1/7/22 215.06 STMT 1/24/2022 Drinking Fountain with Bottle Filler 1,076.42 STMT 1/24/2022 Refreshments/Interview Panel/Planner 1/20/22 27.55 STMT 1/24/2022 Fuel 297.08
STMT 1/24/2022 Nitrile Gloves 96.90
STMT 1/24/2022 Marios/Protective Clothing/PW 64.63
STMT 1/24/2022 Registration/Park & Rec Academy/Gonzalez & Torres 2/10‐11/22 750.00 STMT 1/24/2022 Registration/City Clerk Trng/Malone 125.00 STMT 1/24/2022 Zoom Subscription ‐ Online Mtgs 93.99
STMT 1/24/2022 Virtual Time App ‐ City Mtgs 19.99
15433 120220391 Underground Service Alert/SC 03/02/2022 72 New Ticket Charges ‐ Jan'22 128.80 128.80 15434 11‐1560850 Vortex Industries, Inc. 03/02/2022 Repair Bay Door #1 ‐ Fire Station 2,939.58 2,939.58 15435 Ware Ware, Joseph 03/02/2022 Reimb: Livescan ‐ 2/13/22 62.00 62.00 993,848.63 993,848.63
CITY OF LEMON GROVE
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Item No. 1.C
Meeting Date: March 15, 2022
Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Department: City Manager’s Office
Staff Contact: Audrey Malone, City Clerk
[email protected]
Item Title: Note and File Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Recommended Action: Note and file the approved Planning Commission meeting minutes of October 25, 2021.
Environmental Review:
Not subject to review Negative Declaration
Categorical Exemption, Section Mitigated Negative Declaration Fiscal Impact: None.
Public Notification: None.
MINUTES OF THE VIRTUAL REGULAR MEETING
OF THE LEMON GROVE PLANNING COMMISSION
Monday, October 25, 2021 at 6 PM
The Virtual Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Lemon Grove, California, took place virtually pursuant to California Governor Executive Orders N-25-20, N-29-20 and N35-20, and in the interest of public health and safety. City Council and other public meetings will be held virtual through Zoom audio only to prevent and mitigate the spread and effects of COVID.
Call To Order:
Chair Robert “Bob” Bailey called the Virtual Regular Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
Present:
Chair Bailey, Vice Chair Browne, Commissioner Evans, Commissioner Smith and Commissioner Jacobs.
Pledge of Allegiance:
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Chair Bailey.
Staff Members Present:
Lydia Romero, City Manager, Noah Alvey, Community Development Manager, Elizabeth Mitchell, Planning Commission Attorney, Lieutenant Patrick McEvoy, and Audrey Malone, Deputy City Clerk.
Changes to the Agenda: Noah Alvey, Community Development Manager request to hear Item 3 after Item 1 in the interest of the public.
Public Comment:
Email Submitted: None.
Live: Liana LeBaron
Approval of Meeting Minutes:
1. November 23, 2020 and July 26, 2021
Action: Motion by Commissioner Smith seconded by Vice Chair Browne, to approve the Meeting Minutes, meeting of November 23, 2020 and July 26, 2021 with the correction of updating the action for Item 2 on the November 23, 2020 minutes and replacing Liana Lebaron as a Commissioner with Emily Jacobs on the July 26, 2021 minutes.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Bailey, Browne, Evans, Smith, Jacobs.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: Jacobs (for November 23, 2020 minutes only).
Public Hearing:
3. Conditional Use Permit No. CUP-200-0002 – A request to add off-sale liquor sales (Type 21 license) at an existing convenience market located in the Transit Mixed Use (3) zone of the Downtown Village Specific Plan and addressed as 7785 Broadway, Lemon Grove
Chair Bailey introduces staff to present.
Noah Alvey, Community Development Manger presents staff report.
Commission asked questions of staff.
City of Lemon Grove Planning Commission Meeting Minutes October 25, 2021 2 Public Hearing is opens at 6:25 p.m.
Chair Bailey introduces Krista Garritano, applicant’s representative to present.
Commission asked questions of the applicant’s representative.
Public Comment:
Email Submitted: None.
Live: Erik Jones, Alvey Perry, Galaxy A01, Janice Hana, Tory Jones, Lyn Tooby, Alicia Hermitz, Dave Sullivan, David Shorey, Toge M., Peter Hermitz, Kris Reader, Krista Garitano.
Noah Alvey, Community Development Manager makes final comments.
Commissioners asked questions of staff.
Lieutenant Patrick McEvoy with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department presents crime report.
Action: Motion by Commissioner Evans and second by Commissioner Smith to close the Public Hearing.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Bailey, Browne, Evans, Smith, Jacobs.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Public Hearing closed at 7:46pm.
Commissioners deliberate.
Action: Motion by Commissioner Evans and second by Chair Bailey to conduct a public hearing and adopt the resolution denying Conditional Use Permit No. CUP-200-0002.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Bailey, Evans, Smith, Jacobs.
Noes: Browne.
Absent: None.
Reports to Commission:
2. General Plan Housing Element Implementation
Noah Alvey, Community Development Manger presents staff report requesting feedback from the Planning Commission concerning future updates to the Accessory Dwelling Unit and Density Bonus Ordinances.
Commissioners have questions/comments for staff and provide feedback.
Business from the Development Manager: None.
Planning Commission Oral Comments and Reports on Meeting Attended at the Expense of the City: (Government Code Section 53232.3 (d) states that members of a Legislative Body shall provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency at the next regular meeting of the Legislative body.) None.
City of Lemon Grove Planning Commission Meeting Minutes October 25, 2021 3 Adjournment:
There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chair Bailey adjourns meeting at 8:41pm.
Audrey Malone
Planning Commission Clerk
RTCIP Fee Amendment
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CITY OF LEMON GROVE
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Item No. 1.D
Meeting Date: March 15, 2022
Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Department: Administrative Services Department
Staff Contact: Rodney Greek, Interim Administrative Services Director; [email protected]
Item Title: Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Plan Fee Amendment
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution (Attachment A) amending the Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Plan Fee.
Summary: The TransNet Extension Ordinance Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Plan (RTCIP) fee is a transportation mitigation fee collected by local jurisdictions to fund improvements to the regional arterial system. Each year, SANDAG Board of Directors (Board) may adjust the minimum fee charged.
On February 25, 2022, the Board approved a 2 percent increase to the RTCIP fee from $2,635.50 to $2,688.21 per new dwelling unit, effective July 1, 2022. The following discussion details the purpose of the RTCIP fee, the rationale for the 2 percent fee increase, and how future development will be affected.
Discussion:
The TransNet Extension Ordinance requires SANDAG to adjust the RTCIP fee amount each year and states that in no event shall the adjustment be less than 2 percent per year or more than the percentage set forth in the Engineering Construction Cost Index (CCI).
The purpose of the adjustment is to ensure that the RTCIP retains its purchasing power to help ensure future development contributes its proportional share of the funding needed to pay for the impact of new growth on the Regional Arterial System and related regional transportation facility improvements. Further details about the RTCIP and SANDAG Board’s decision to increase the fee by 2 percent for FY 2022-23 can be found in the SANDAG staff report that was presented to the SANDAG Board at their February 25, 2022 meeting (Attachment B).
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On March 18, 2008, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 372, establishing the requirements and procedures to impose the Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Plan (RTCIP) fee. The intent of the RTCIP fee is to augment funding for transportation improvements to the Regional Arterial System (RAS). The following roadways in the City that are a part of the RAS include:
• Broadway - Spring Street to Lemon Grove Avenue
• College Avenue - Livingston Street to Federal Boulevard • Federal Boulevard - College Avenue to State Route 94
• Lemon Grove Avenue - Viewcrest Drive to State Route 94 • Massachusetts Avenue - Broadway to State Route 94
• Massachusetts Avenue – Lemon Grove Avenue to Broadway • Sweetwater Road - Broadway to Troy Street
On April 15, 2008, City Council adopted Resolution No. 2782 establishing the RTCIP fee at $2,000 per new residential housing unit. Since that time and including this year, the RTCIP fee has been increased fourteen times by the SANDAG Board of Directors, each time by approximately 2 percent, from $2,000 to $2,688.21. The RTCIP fee is collected prior to issuance of building permits for new residential housing units. Failure by the City to collect the RTCIP fee may result in forfeiture of TransNet funds for the following fiscal year.
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Since the fee was implemented in 2008, the City has collected a total of $860,097. The annual totals are summarized in the table below:
Fiscal Year Annual Total Revenue
FY 2021-22 (YTD) $170,532
FY 2020-21 $35,229
FY 2019-20 $40,351
FY 2018-19 $52,888
FY 2017-18 $50,484
FY 2016-17 $51,854
FY 2015-16 $272,580
FY 2014-15 $130,777
FY 2013-14 $22,134
FY 2012-13 $6,495
FY 2011-12 $6,369
FY 2010-11 $8,324
FY 2009-10 $4,080
FY 2008-09 $8,000
FY 2007-08 $0
It is anticipated that the $52.71 increase in the fee will not have a significant impact on the forecasted amount to be received in FY 2022-23.
It is important to note that in FY 2015-16 the interpretation of the RTCIP requirement of the TransNet Ordinance states that each city may program all RTCIP fees rather than expend before seven years has passed from the point that the city collected the fee.
Through prior City Council action, all collected RTCIP fees and interest earned was programmed to be expended on the Lemon Grove Avenue Realignment Project. During this fiscal year, FY 2021-22, all programmed RTCIP fees and interest earned has not been allocated. Staff will return to the City Council during the FY 2022-23 budget process, with a recommendation that all RTCIP fees and interest earned are allocated to the next street rehabilitation project that involves the regional arterial streets in the City.
Environmental Review:
Not subject to review Negative Declaration
Categorical Exemption, Section Mitigated Negative Declaration RTCIP Fee Amendment
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Fiscal Impact:
The increase of the fee by $52.71 per new dwelling unit will have a negligible fiscal impact.
Public Notification: None
Staff Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution (Attachment A) amending the Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Plan fee.
Attachments:
Attachment A – Resolution
Attachment B – SANDAG Board Staff Report
Attachment A
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LEMON GROVE,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
CONGESTION IMPROVEMENT PLAN FEE
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2008, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 372, establishing the requirements and procedures to impose the Regional Transportation Congestion Improvement Plan (RTCIP) fee; and
WHEREAS, the intent of the RTCIP fee is to provide and retain purchasing power for funding transportation improvements to the Regional Arterial System (RAS); and WHEREAS, the City has six streets that are a part of the RAS (these include Broadway, College Avenue, Federal Boulevard, Lemon Grove Avenue, Massachusetts Avenue, and Sweetwater Road); and
WHEREAS, on April 15, 2008, City Council adopted Resolution No. 2782 establishing the RTCIP fee at $2,000 per residence for new construction; and WHEREAS, the fee may adjust on July 1 of each year as approved by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG); and
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2022, the SANDAG Board of Directors approved the minimum 2 percent increase to the RTCIP fee, from $2,635.50 to $2,688.21, effective July 1, 2022; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the increase in the fee will not have a significant impact on the forecasted amount to be received in FY 2022-23; and WHEREAS, amending the RTCIP fee will allow the City to recover costs that would otherwise be absorbed by the General Fund or TransNet Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lemon Grove, California, hereby:
1. Increases the RTCIP fee for each newly constructed residential unit to two thousand six hundred eighty-eight dollars and twenty-one cents ($2,688.21); and
2. Implements the amended RTCIP fee beginning July 1, 2022.
Attachment A
RTCIP Fee Amendment
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PASSED AND ADOPTED on March 15, 2022, the City Council of the City of Lemon Grove, California, adopted Resolution No. 2022 - _____, passed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
__________________________
Racquel Vasquez, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________
Audrey Malone, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
_________________________
Kristen Steinke, City Attorney
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CITY OF LEMON GROVE
CITY COUNCIL
(AMENDED) STAFF REPORT
Item No. 1.E
Meeting Date: March 15, 2022
Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Department: Public Works Department
Staff Contact: Mike James, Assistant City Manager / Public Works Director; [email protected]
Item Title: Award a Contract for the FY 2021-2022 Sidewalk Project to Portillo Concrete, Inc.
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution (Attachment A) awarding a contract for the FY 2021-2022 Sidewalk Project (Contract No. 2021-28) to Portillo Concrete, Incorporated.
Summary: In support of the City’s Five-Year Capital Improvement Program, the City invited bids for the FY 2021-2022 Sidewalk Project (Contract No. 2021-28) on February 1, 2022. On February 17, 2022, the City received three bids. Staff determined that of the bids received, Portillo Concrete, Incorporated (Portillo) was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with a base bid of $42,000 and recommends a project budget not to exceed $46,200.
Discussion: On February 1, 2022, the City invited sealed bids for the FY 2021-2022 Sidewalk Project (Contract No. 2021-28) from three professional and qualified contractors to perform work listed and shown in Attachments B and C, which are summarized below:
14 separate locations Citywide,
Remove and replace 1,220 square feet of sidewalk,
Remove and replace 150 square feet of driveway approach, Remove and replace 75 linear feet of curb and gutter, Remove and replace two pedestrian curb ramps,
Remove two trees, roots and stumps, and
Grind 25 linear feet of uneven sidewalk panels.
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Staff recommended this procurement process based on the Lemon Grove Municipal Code Section 3.24.120(A) which states:
“Public projects equal to or less than the amount specified in Section 22032(a) of the California Public Contract Code may be performed by city employees by force account, by negotiated contract or by purchase order.”
Further, Section 22032(a) of the California Public Contract Code states:
“Public projects of sixty thousand dollars ($60,000) or less may be performed by the employees of a public agency by force account, by negotiated contract, or by purchase order.” (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 169, Sec. 2. (AB 2249) Effective January 1, 2019.)
On February 17, 2022, staff received three bid responses. Each company is listed below with its company location and project bid responses are listed below.
Company Name Location Base Bid
Crest Construction El Cajon, CA $45,247.50
MJC Construction Bonita, CA $59,880.00
Portillo Concrete Lemon Grove, CA $42,000.00
Portillo submitted the lowest responsive and responsible base bid for $42,000. Staff reviewed Portillo’s project work history and State construction licensing requirements.
Its project work history were positive and Portillo has successfully performed similar work for other local governments and its construction license is current and in good standing with the State of California.
Therefore, staff concluded that Portillo is both a responsive and responsible bidder and recommends the City Council awards a contract for said work. Based on the project scope of work, staff recommends the following project budget for consideration:
Description Amount
Construction Costs $42,000
Contingency – 10% $4,200
GRAND TOTAL $46,200
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why all of the bid proposals exceeded staff allocations and how the project can proceed with additional revenue sources.
The process that staff followed to create its project list and cost estimate is similar to what was performed in the past. However, what was not anticipated were the cost increases for concrete and other materials and labor wages. In addition, the 14 locations are located all around the City which increases contractor’s mobilization costs. While staff attempted to reduce the project costs by considering grinding concrete sidewalk panels (versus removing and replacing) as much as possible, the result was a higher bid response from all contractors.
Therefore, staff recommends an additional $11,200 be funded per the table below to complete the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Sidewalk Project.
Account Number Account Description Amount
14-00-00-7300 TransNet Fund – Street/Sidewalk $35,000
02-00-00-7750 General Fund – Sidewalk Repair & Maint
Gas Tax – Street Preventative Maint.
$6,200
01-50-11-6270 General Fund – Sidewalk Repair $5,000
Recommended Revenue Allocation $46,200
Environmental Review:
Not subject to review Negative Declaration
Categorical Exemption, Section Mitigated Negative Declaration Fiscal Impact: Three revenues sources (Gas Tax, General and TransNet Funds) were to fund the project budget of $46,200.00.
Public Notification: None.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt a resolution (Attachment A) awarding a contract for the FY 2021-2022 Sidewalk Project (Contract No. 2021-28) to Portillo Concrete, Incorporated.
Attachments:
Attachment A – Resolution
Attachment B – Project Location Details
Attachment C – Project Location Map
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Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LEMON GROVE, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021- 2022 SIDEWALK PROJECT (CONTRACT NO. 2021-28) TO PORTILLO
CONCRETE, INCORPORATED
WHEREAS, the City of Lemon Grove’s Five-Year Capital Improvement Program earmarks funding for the FY 2021-22 Sidewalk Project (Contract No. 2021-28); and WHEREAS, bids were solicited and three sealed bids were received for the FY 2021-22 Sidewalk Project (Contract No. 2021-28); and
WHEREAS, bids were opened, read aloud, and the lowest responsive and responsible bidder was Portillo Concrete, Incorporated at a base bid of $42,000.00; and WHEREAS, staff reviewed prior projects that were completed and confirmed that the California State License is active and current; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it in the public interest that a contract for said services are awarded.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lemon Grove, California hereby:
1. Awards a contract to Portillo Concrete, Incorporated in the amount of $42,000 and establishes a project budget not to exceed $46,200; and
2. Approves and directs the Interim Administrative Services Director to allocate $46,200 in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget as shown below:
14-00-00-7300 TransNet Fund – Street/Sidewalk $35,000
02-00-00-7750 Gas Tax – Street Preventative Maint. $6,200 01-50-11-6270 Streets Division - Repair and Maint. -
Sidewalk
$5,000
3. Authorizes the City Manager or her designee to execute said contract (Exhibit 1).
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Attachment A
PASSED AND ADOPTED on March _____, 2022, the City Council of the City of Lemon Grove, California, adopted Resolution No. 2022-_____, passed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
__________________________
Racquel Vasquez, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________
Audrey Malone, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
_________________________
Kristen Steinke, City Attorney
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Exhibit 1 – Draft Contract
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CITY OF LEMON GROVE
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Item No. 2.
Meeting Date: March 15, 2022
Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Department: Community Development Department
Staff Contact: Bill Chopyk, Interim Community Development Manager; [email protected]
Item Title: 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution (Attachment A) accepting the 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report (Report) and direct staff to submit the Report to both the California State Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
Summary: State law requires cities and counties to annually review and authorize the submission of a General Plan Annual Progress Report (Report) to the State. The Report includes status of General Plan implementation and progress toward meeting regional housing needs. In preparing the Report, staff distributed sections of the Report to the appropriate City departments for review and input. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution accepting the Report and direct staff to submit the Report to both the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) as more fully described in the resolution.
Environmental Review:
Not subject to review Negative Declaration
Categorical Exemption, Section Mitigated Negative Declaration Fiscal Impact: None
Attachments:
Attachment A – Resolution
Attachment B – 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report General Plan Annual Progress Report
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Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LEMON GROVE, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS
REPORT AND DIRECTING STAFF TO SUBMIT THE REPORT TO THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65400(a)(2)
WHEREAS, Government Code 65400(a)(2) mandates that all cities and counties provide an annual report to their legislative bodies, the Office of Planning and Research (OPR), and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on the status of the General Plan and the progress of its implementation, including the progress on meeting its share of regional housing needs pursuant to Section 65584 and local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing pursuant to Government Code Section 65583(c)(3); and WHEREAS, the project is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because the report does not meet the definition of a “project” per Section 21065 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2022, staff presented the 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the City Council for its review and acceptance; and WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report and finds that it accurately reflects the status of the City’s General Plan implementation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lemon Grove, California, hereby accepts the 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report and directs staff to submit the Report to the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
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Attachment A
PASSED AND ADOPTED on March 15, 2022, the City Council of the City of Lemon Grove, California, adopted Resolution No. _______, passed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
__________________________
Racquel Vasquez, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________
Audrey Malone, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
_________________________
Kristen Steinke, City Attorney
City of Lemon Grove
Attachment B
City of Lemon Grove
2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report
March 2022
Source: Courtesy of Lemon Grove Historical Society
2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report
March 2022
City of Lemon Grove
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY……………………………………………………………….....Page 3
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT………………………………………………………....Page 3
MOBILITY……………………………………………………………………………….... Page 4
PUBLIC FACILITIES…………………………………………………………….………....Page 4
SAFETY ………………………………………………………........................................Page 5 NOISE..………………………………………………………........................................Page 5 CONSERVATION AND RECREATION………………………………………………....Page 5 HOUSING……………………………………………………………………...………....Page 6
HEALTH AND WELLNESS……………………………………………………………......Page 6
APPENDIX 1 – GENERAL PLAN POLICY MATRIX
APPENDIX 2 – ANNUAL HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report
March 2022
City of Lemon Grove
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR) is to inform the City Council and the residents of the City of Lemon Grove (City) regarding the implementation status of the General Plan. California Government Code Section 65400(a) requires that cities and counties “investigate and make recommendations to the legislative body regarding reasonable and practical means for implementing the general plan or element of the general plan, so that it will serve as an effective guide for orderly growth and development, preservation and conservation of openspace land and natural resources, and the efficient expenditure of public funds relating to the subjects addressed in the general plan.” The APR is required to be prepared and submitted to the City Council, Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR), and the California Department of Housing and Community Development by April 1st of each year. The APR should address:
• The status of the General Plan and efforts in its implementation; • The City’s efforts in meeting its share of the regional housing needs; and • Local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing.
This report summarizes the planning and implementation activities for the City from January 1st to December 31, 2021. In addition to the aforementioned requirements, the APR includes relevant ongoing and completed planning activities, programs, and permits, including applicable program tracking numbers. Appendix 1 includes a detailed status report of all implementation activities, except completed activities which have been removed from Appendix 1. Appendix 2 is comprised of the State mandated Housing Element Progress Report including permits issued and approved, as well as estimated affordability levels.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
In accordance with the General Plan, the City has focused efforts on revising regulations and requirements to ensure consistency with State law and streamline the development review process for projects.
• The City issued building permits for 41 projects (26 accessroy dwellng units, 15 single family residences, and 66 multi-family residences) in 2021. (Program Item # 177 & 178)
• The City was awarded the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program Grant in 2020 to implement a Homeless Outreach Program in partnership with Home Start and the Sheriff's Department, Lemon Grove Substation.
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• In 2021 the City was awarded Community
Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV)
Program funds to conduct proactive homeless
outreach and to provide housing services.
MOBILITY
The objective of the Mobility Element is a well-designed and maintained roadway system that enhances safety,
ensures adequate capacity to meet future travel needs
and minimizes negative impacts on surrounding
neighborhoods and businesses.
• The City continues to install/replace pedestrian
ramps and sidewalks at various locations. Often times those locations are near streets/intersections that are being treated as a part of the annual street rehabilitation project. (Program Item #45)
• The Connect Main Street Promenade plan provides
for signage, pedestrian pathways, and community
open space promoting transit utilization. The City is
actively designing Phases I-III with $4.9M of grant
funds and City staff continues to seek and apply for
additional grant funding to design and construct
Phases IV-VII. Additionally, another transit oriented
development project, the Kelvin Project was
approved in 2021 and will provide 66 multi-family
dwelling units located near local transit.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Utilities, including water, sewer, power, and communications, and public services, including schools, library, law enforcement, and fire protection, are collectively referred to as public facilities in the General Plan. The vision for future public facilities includes opportunities for personal growth and community life, enriched cultural and urban amenities, and a prosperous business community.
• The City Council approved a five-year lease with the County of San Diego to maintain the local Sheriff substation (Program Item #88) • Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) awards in 2018, 2019, and 2021 continue to fund the Bicycle Patrol Program (BPP) in the Lemon Grove Substation.
SAFETY
The Safety Element seeks to maintain Lemon Grove’s small town feeling by promoting a safe environment where people and property are protected from hazards arising from natural events or urban life.
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• The Sheriff’s Crime Prevention Division continues to partner with the City to educate youth in safe bicyclying habits. (Program Item #120) • Staff conduct weekly coordination meetings with the Sheriff’s Department to discuss high crime areas and coordinate Code Enforcement issues. (Program Item #124)
NOISE
Protecting the City’s quiet environments is the goal of the Noise Element. The Zoning Ordinance include standards which are applied to individual projects through the permitting process. As an example, a 66-unit mixed use residential project on Broadway was approved in February 2021 and the project was required to reduce noise from State Routes 94 and 125.
CONSERVATION AND RECREATION
The Conservation and Recreation Element sets forth goals for preserving the City’s heritage, using natural resources efficiently, providing recreational opportunities, and enhancing open spaces. In 2020, the City was
awarded both a SANDAG, TransNet Smart Growth
Incentive Program (SGIP) Grant for the construction of
Connect Main Street Phase 1 and 2 and a Green
Infrastructure Program Grant from the California
Natural Resources Agency for Connect Main Street
Phase 3 that is expected to commence in 2022. The
Connect Main Street project which will provide
additional walking, biking, and recreational facilities along a Bikeway Master Plan corridor (Program Item #143).
HOUSING
The State of California identifies the provision of decent and affordable housing for every Californian as a
statewide goal. The Housing Element must meet the requirements of California Government Code Sections 65583 and 65584, which require local governments to adequately plan to meet the existing and projected housing needs of all economic segments. The Housing Element addresses this goal through the provision of identified land, which provides opportunities for developing a variety of housing types; and through policies and programs designed to assist the development of housing for all income levels and those with special needs. The City continues to encourage accessory dwelling units, which are a valuable source of lower income housing through the dissemination of information and implementation of State Law (Program Item #177)
Community Garden at Treganza
Heritage Park
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
The Health and Wellness Element identifies goals implementing the City’s vision for good health in the community.
• In 2021, the City’s second Medical Marijuana Dispensary began operation (Program Item #185)
• The City also secured grant funding for Phases 1 through 3 of the Connect Main Street project which will promote active living after completion. (Program Item #189)
Appendix Item 1 - Implementation Activities
Appendix Item 1 General Plan Annual
Progress Repo
March 2022
2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Item
#
Community
Development
Element
Element
Policies Task Mitigation
Measure Funding
Not Started
In Progress
On-going
Completed
Status
1 Consistent
Zoning
Ordinance
--
Update the Zoning
Ordinance to be
consistent with
the goals of the
Ge neral Plan.
4.1-2 General Fund X
X
The Lemon Grove Municipal Code (LGMC) is
updated on an ongoing basis to address
changes in the community and state law. In
2020, City Council adopted Ordinance
Numbers 455 and 456 which, respectively,
simplify temporary sign regulations and
clarify appeal hearing procedures. The City
is currently working on an ADU Ordinance
and Density Bonus Ordinance
6 Inviting
Gateways 5.2
Establish
identifiable
gateways and
community
boulevards
evoking a sense of
arrival.
--
Developers,
General Fund,
Smart Growth
Incentive
Program Grant
Funds, SAGE
project, TDA,
TransNet,
Sanitation, RTCIP,
IIG, CDA, Street
Reserve
X
The City continues to search for
opportunities to enhance gateways and
grant funds to support the
design/construction costs. The City is
developing various gateways in conjunction
with the development of the STA 1 area.
The City continues to design, with Smart
Growth Incentive Grant and California
Natural Resources Grant to complete Phase
1-3 of the Connect Main Street Project.
9 Beautified
Trolley Corridor
5.1, 5.2,
5.4 Beautify the
trolley corridor to
increase visual
qualities and
encourage trolley
ridership.
--
General Fund,
MTS Annual
Maintenance
funds
X
The City will continue to maintain the
Lemon Grove Avenue / Trolley corridor
while also searching for and applying for
grant funds to support future design and
beautification efforts.
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11 Massachusetts
Station, STA II
1.1, 2.1,
2.2, 2.4,
5.2 Develop a specific
plan for STA II
(Massachusetts
Station).
4.1-6 Developers,
General Fund
X
A specific plan may be developed in
coordination with a future project in this
area. In 2016, the City completed a "Smart
Growth" grant planning project to extend
the Main Street Promenade project along
the trolley corridor called Connect Main
Street and completed construction of the
first segment between Broadway and City
Hall in 2017. The City was awarded a 2018
SANDAG Smart Growth Incentive Program
(SGIP) grant for construction of additional
Connect Main Street phases.
23 Compatible
Home
Occupations in
Neighborhoods
1.1 Continue to
enforce the Home
Occupation
Ordinance which
establishes
specific
restrictions.
-- General Fund X
All home occupation businesses require a
business license and are reviewed to ensure
compliance with the Development Code.
Any complaints received are inspected by
the Code Enforcement Division. In 2021, the
Code Enforcement Division took initial
actions to bring unpermitted Home-shares
into compliance by formally notifying
home-share hosting platforms of City
regulations.
25 Broadway Retail
Commercial
1.2, 1.4,
4.1, 4.2
Continue to
monitor the
Broadway retail
commercial
activity outside of
the STAs and
support
redevelopment.
--
Developers,
Business
Operators,
General Fund
XX
The City monitors all retail commercial
activity within the City. The City used CARES
Act funding in 2021 to provide no cost
Temporary Use Permits to businesses
operating outdoors.
27 Existing Specific
Plans 1.3
Encourage further
development
within the
Downtown Village
-- Developers,
General Fund X
X
Citronica I (56 housing units), Citronica II
(80 housing units), and Celsius I (84 units)
are complete. Kelvin, a 66-unit mixed use
project at the former Berry's Athlectic
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Specific Plan and
Broadway
Commercial
Project Specific
Plan areas.
Supply parcel was permitted in 2021 and
currently under construction. The City
completed the first phase of the Connect
Main Street project in 2017 and secured
grants in 2020 to finish construction
through Phase 3.
31 Business Growth
4.1, 4.2,
4.3, 4.4,
4.5 Encourage
business growth
through proactive
outreach
strategies.
-- General Fund,
Developers X
X
The City continues ongoing communications
with the business community and
encourages business growth. The
Community Development Agency
implemented two grant programs to assist
retail business owners, but the programs
are suspended due to the dissolution of the
agency and lack of funds. The City
maintains webpages with helpful business
resources and City staff regularly meet with
prospective business operators to
encourage business growth. The City also
monitors for regulatory reform
opportunities such as the 2017 Brewery
Ordinance which provided for by right
brewing, winemaking, and distilling with
certain City districts. The City used CARES
Act funding in 2021 to provide no cost
Temporary Use Permits to businesses
operating outdoors during the Covid-19
pandemic.
33 Participation in
Regional
Planning
6.1, 6.2
Represent the
community's best
interest and play a
pro-active role in
developing
regional planning
strategies.
-- General Fund X
The City regularly participates in regional
planning activities. City Council and staff
participate on regional boards and
committees (e.g., LAFCO, Metro JPA, MTS,
SANDAG) and report on pertinent issues as
needed. In 2020, the City challenged the
allocation of housing units assigned to the
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City by SANDAG through the Regional
Housing Needs Assessment methodology.
35 Housing
Element
Implementation
2.3, 2.4
Continue
attempting to
implement the
Lemon Grove
Housing Element
and periodically
update the
Element to reflect
population and
development
trends as required
by State Law.
4.3-1 General Fund X
X
The City adopted the 2021-2029 Lemon
Grove Housing Element, and is working to
achieve certification by the State
Department of housing and Community
Development (HCD). In 2020, the City
secured SB 2 grant funds for the planned
2021 Housing Element update. Separately,
the City also joined a lawsuit challenging its
allocation of needed housing through the
Regional Housing Needs Assessment
process.
38 Traffic Impact
Assessment 1.6
Establish
guidelines for
Traffic Impacts
Report.
4.2-13 General Fund X
The City uses both the Institute of
Transportation Engineers and the City of
San Diego's traffic standards. Traffic
Impact Reports are required by the Contract
City and Traffic Engineer if needed for
discretionary projects.
39 Neighborhood
Traffic Control 1.2, 1.3
Monitor local
street traffic in
neighborhoods
adjacent to
Skyline Drive,
Central Avenue,
and San Miguel
Avenue.
-- General Fund X
The residential traffic management
program was created to outline the process
for local residents to request residential
traffic improvements.
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40 Traffic Signal
Coordination
and
Optimization
1.2 Consider
conducting a
signal timing
optimization and
coordination study
to improve traffic
flows on
Broadway and the
adjacent crossstreet
intersections.
4.2-12 Transnet, SB1 X
Individual intersections are analyzed and
adjusted as needed (and as funding allows)
to increase the efficiency and safety of
vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle travel.
44 Lemon Grove
Ave, State Route
94 Intersection
1.2, 1.3
Plan to conduct a
detailed traffic
operational study
for the purpose of
identifying traffic
signal phasing
improvements in
conjunction with
the trolleys.
--
General Fund,
Prop 1b Funds,
Transnet
X
The City continues to assessment traffic
patterns on its regional arterial streets as
well as gateway entrances to the City.
48 Bikeway
Implementation
and Funding
3.1, 3.2
Strongly consider
adoption of the
Bicycle Facilities
Sub-Element as
the Bikeway Plan
for the City of
Lemon Grove.
-- General Fund,
Developers X
No additional updates of the Bikeway
Master Plan have occurred since it was
adopted in 2016. The Connect Main Street
Special Treatment Area provides for
dedicated bike lanes and walking/jogging
paths that parallel Lemon Grove Avenue
from the Lemon Grove Avenue Trolley
Depot to the Massachusetts Avenue Trolley
Depot. The General Plan Update may
consider additional bikeway projects and
funding opportunities.
50 Review Parking
Standards
5.1, 5.2,
5.4 Conduct a review
of current parking
standards with a
-- General Fund X
Parking standards will be further analyzed
with updates to the General Plan and/or
Specific Plans.
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particular focus on
mixed-use and
transit.
52 Evaluation of
Parking
Alternatives
5.1, 5.4,
5.6 Evaluate
alternatives to
increasing the
supply of parking
in areas where
parking is
proposed for
elimination. This
effort should be
coordinated with
the development
of street access
guidelines.
4.2-7 General Fund X
Parking supply will be further analyzed with
updates to the General Plan and/or Specific
Plans.
57 High Accident
Locations 1.3, 1.5
Continue to
develop and utilize
the Accident Data
Base to identify
high accident
locations.
-- General Fund X
The City, with assessment and input from
the Sheriff's Traffic Division, continues to
identify high-accident locations and analyze
ways to reduce collisions.
58 State Route 94
Access 1.4
Continue to
examine methods
of improving
access to and
from SR-94,
particularly due to
the closure of the
Grove Street
Ramp.
4.2-8 General Fund X
With the recently completed Lemon Grove
Avenue Realignment Project and
Undergrounding Utility Project, the City will
continue to search for funding to afford any
future improvements to accessibility.
60 Construction
Monitoring 1.2,1.6
Plan to monitor
the construction
of roadway4.2-2 General Fund X
The Engineering Division approves roadway
related public improvement plans and the
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related
improvements,
including
sidewalk, parking,
and bicycle facility
improvements.
construction of required public
improvements.
61 Comprehensive
Transit Service 2.1
Promote the
provision of
comprehensive
transit services to
residents by
coordinating with
MTS for the
continued
operation of bus
routes and trolley
service for the
City.
--
General Fund,
State and
Regional Grants
X
The Connect Main Street Project creates
convenient pedestrian paths between the
bus stops and the two trolley stops in the
City. The City continues to investigate
opportunities for improvements.
62 Transit
Supportive
Development
2.3 Encourage new
development to
incorporate design
features which
promote transit
utilization,
including mixeduse
residential/comm
ercial
components.
2.3 General Fund X
The Connect Main Street Promenade plan
provides for signage, pedestrian pathways,
and community open space promoting
transit utilization. The City is actively
designing Phases I-III with $4.9M of grant
funds. City staff continues to seek and
apply for additional grant funding to design
and construct Phases IV-VII. Another
development near transit locations
include: Kelvin Project (66 multi-family
dwelling units).
64 Transportation
needs of the
Elderly and
Disabled
2.4 Continue to
promote the
provision of
special needs
transportation for
--
General Fund,
TDA, FTA,
SANDAG Active
Transportation
Grant
X
Staff explores all options to promote the
special transportation needs for full public
access to city facilities and programs.
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the elderly and
disabled
population in
Lemon Grove.
65 Promotion of
Alternative
Modes
2.1, 2.2,
3.2 Undertake an
aggressive
program to
encourage Lemon
Grove commuters
to utilize
alternative
transportation
modes.
-- General Fund X
Staff monitors several different programs
and will advance these programs as
appropriate.
67 Bicycle Safety
Awareness
Program
3.4 Aggressively
promote the
Bicycle Safety
Awareness
Program as
established in the
Bikeway Plan.
--
General Fund,
TDA Funds, OTS
Funds
X
The Sheriff's Department promotes bicycle
awareness through giveaway events and
safety education. The City partnered with
CirculateSanDiego and the San Diego Bike
Coalition on several local biking events,
education programs, bicycle tune ups, and
programs to educate and inform
participants on bike safety, including the
annual Bike to Work event in May 2019
(SANDAG grant)
76 Coordinated
Power Service 2.1
Coordinate closely
with service
providers wanting
to enter the local
power market.
-- Power Providers X
The City does not anticipate pursuing this
goal due to local government constraints.
79 State-of-the-Art
Telecommunicat
ion Services
3.1 Urge
telecommunicatio
n service providers
to install
advanced
communication
--
Telecommunicati
on Providers,
Developers,
General Fund
X
The City has processed and approved
numerous telecommunication projects and
continues to review all new projects in
accordance with City policy as well as
Federal Communications Commission
regulations.
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facilities in Lemon
Grove.
87 Sufficient Law
Enforcement
Service
5.3 When the City
renews the service
contract with the
Sheriff's
Department,
consider whether
the contracted
staffing levels
reflect local
service standard
demographics and
crime trends.
4.4-5 General Fund X
Each year during the annual budgeting
process, the City examines the level of
service necessary to meet the City's needs
prior to renewing the Sheriff's contract.
88 Local Sheriff's
Office 5.3, 5.4
Work with the
Sheriff's
Department in
future years to
maintain the local
station.
-- General Funds X
The City Council approved a five-year lease
with the County of San Diego to maintain
the local Sheriff substation. The City
Manager's Office coordinates with the
Sheriff's Department on grant funding
opportunities and grant award
management. In 2017, the City was
awarded the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
to implement a Bicycle Patrol Program
(BPP) in the Lemon Grove Substation. JAG
awards in 2018, 2019, and 2021 continue to
fund the program.
89 Retired
Volunteer Senior
Patrol (RVSP)
5.3, 5.4
Continue to
support the
Retired Volunteer
Senior Patrol
(RVSP) program
and help recruit
new members.
-- Sheriff's
Department
X
The City continues to support the Senior
Volunteer Patrol program. There are over
10 community members actively
participating.
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94 Safe Schools 6.1, 6.2,
6.4 Coordinate with
the local school
districts to
evaluate student
safety.
--
School Districts,
Sheriff's
Department,
General Fund
X
The City and Sheriff's Department
communicates with the school dristrict
focusing on student safety on an on-going
basis.
98 Improve Federal
Boulevard
Drainage
2.1, 2.2
Study the
infrastructure
required to reduce
the area subject to
the 100-year
flood, and
investigate
funding options to
construct the
improvements.
Coordinate
improvements
with the City of
San Diego.
4.15-1
Bond Revenue,
General Fund,
Assessment
District
XXX
The City continues to rely on its Drainage
Master Plan that was updated in 2019. The
recommendations include multiple
locations citywide that may be improved as
captial improvement projects. As funding
becomes available the projects are listed as
funded rather unfunded and
design/constructed in that fiscal year.
103 Safe Buildings 1.1, 1.2
For existing
development,
strive to enforce
current building
codes to reduce
the potential for
structural failure
during an
earthquake.
Require
improvements
where necessary
to bring buildings
up to code.
4.10-2
General Fund,
Private Property
Owners
X
The City's Building Division enforces current
building codes. City Council adopted
Ordinance 454 on December 17, 2019, thus
codifying the 2019 California Building
Standards for enforcement in 2020.
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120 Positive Youth
Activities
5.1, 5.2,
5.4 Deter youth from
alcohol and other
drug use, gang
involvement, and
vandalism.
Encourage and
provide
recreation,
education, and
prevention
programs through
forums like the
schools, churches,
the Student Safety
Patrol, the
Juvenile Fire
Setters Program,
and other civic
programs and
organizations.
4.15-18
General Fund,
Sheriff's
Department,
Civic
Organizations,
Lemon Grove
School District,
Grossmont Union
High School
District, County
of San Diego
X
The City co-sponsors and provides four
camps and recreational activities for youth
within the City. The Sheriff's Crime
Prevention Division continues to partner
with the City and its partners to educate the
youth in safe bicycling habits.
123
Updated Storm
Drainage
General Plan
2.1 Endeavor to
update the Storm
Drainage General
Plan to reassess
current drainage
inadequacies,
identify required
improvements and
funding sources,
and prioritize
improvement
projects and
incorporate them
into the Five-Year
4.15-3
General Fund,
Assessment
Districts,
Community
Development
Block Grants
X
The City continues to rely on its Drainage
Master Plan that was updated in 2019. The
recommendations include multiple
locations citywide that may be improved as
captial improvement projects. As funding
becomes available the projects are listed as
funded rather unfunded and
design/constructed in that fiscal year.
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Capital
Improvement
Program.
124 Target High
Crime Areas 5.2, 5.3
Each year, when
renewing the law
enforcement
contract with the
County Sheriff's
Department,
endeavor to
identify high crime
areas in Lemon
Grove, probable
causes, and a plan
to reduce criminal
activity.
4.15-21
General Fund,
Sheriff's
Department
X
Staff meets with the Sheriff's Department
on a regular basis to discuss high crime
areas, trends and actions necessary to
reduce crime in these areas. Extra presence
was sent to problem locations to assist in
deterring crime.
126
Future
Residential
Development
2.1, 3.0
Review future
residential
development for
conformance with
California Noise
Insulation
Standards, which
requires that
interior noise
levels for both
single-family and
multiple-family
dwelling units
4.7-2 Developers X
All new residential development is required
to comply with the California Noise
Insulation Standards.
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equal 45 decibels
or less.
127
Minimal Noise
Impacts from
New
Development
1.1, 2.1,
4.1 Review proposed
development
projects for noise
impacts to
determine if the
noise conditions
are incompatible
with the proposed
use.
4.7-3 Developers X
All new development is reviewed for noise
compatibility. Noise studies are required as
applicable to ensure compatibility.
138
Historic
Preservation
Ordinance
1.1, 1.2
Consider adopting
a Historic
Preservation
Ordinance that
could incorporate:
1) prohibiting the
demolition of a
structure or object
on the Historic
Sites List until the
condition of the
structure,
rehabilitation
cost, and reuse
potential have
been evaluated;
and 2) measures
to preserve the
structure.
4.12-3 General Fund X
The City has not initiated a Historic
Preservation Ordinance, however, the 2019
California Historical Building Code contains
alternative building regulations the
preservation of historic buildings listed
within the General Plan. Protections for
sites identified in the Lemon Grove
Historical Society's historic sites may be
incorporated into future Planning efforts.
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143
Increased
Bicycle
Transportation
8.1, 8.2,
8.5 Subject to funding
availability,
implement the
Bicycle Facilities
Sub-Element of
the Mobility
Element to help
improve regional
air quality in
addition to
improving bicycle
safety.
4.9-3
ISTEA, the
California Bicycle
Transportation
Act, TransNet,
the
Transportation
Development Act,
Traffic Mitigation
Fees,
Development
Street
Improvements
XX
The City is actively implementing the 2006
update of the Bikeway Master Plan. In
2020, the City secured grant funding to
allow for the design and construction of
phases 1 through three 3 of the Connect
Main Street project which will provide
additional facilities along a Bikeway Master
Plan corridor.
146
Visually
Enhanced Open
Space
11.2,
11.3 Subject to funding
availability,
maximize the
benefit of open
spaces such as the
trolley right-ofway and parks
through enhanced
landscaping and
maintenance.
-- SAFE TEALU,
General Fund X
X
Landscaping of the Trolley Corridor is
completed. In 2016, the City completed the
Connect Main Street design project along
the trolley corridor. In 2020, the City
secured grant funding to allow for the
construction design and construction of
phases 1 through three 3 of the Connect
Main Street project which will provide
enhanced landscaping features along the
trolley right-of-way.
177
Promote a
Balanced Mix of
Housing (2 & 7)
2.1-2.6,
7.1-7.2
Encourage a
balanced mix of
housing. Assist in
the development
of adequate
housing to meet
the needs of
extremely low,
very low, low, and
moderate income
households.
Program 2-
21 General Fund,
CDBG, HOME
funds, LIHTC,
Tax-Exempt
Multi-Family
Revenue Bonds,
Tax Credit for
Low Income
Rental Housing,
HOPWA, Nonprofit Developers
XX
The City continues to encourage accessory
dwelling units which are a valuable source
of low income housing through the
dissemination of information and
implementation of State Law as amended
by legislation like Assembly Bill 68. The City
also promotes smart growth housing
opportunities adjacent to its trolley
stations. In 2020, the City entitled two
transit supportive developments, a 17 unit
apartment project with a very low income
affordable component and a 66 unit mixed
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use building with ground floor retail, within
a half mile of the a Lemon Grove Station
trolley stop. Programs to be developed
pursuant to the Housing Element include
"Utilize Density Bonus Provisions",
"Preserve Affordable Dwelling Units "AtRisk" of Converting to Market Rates", "Cooperate/Coordinate with Housing
Developers, Agencies, and Tenant Groups",
"Pursue Affordable Housing Sources", and
"Coordinate Section 8 Housing Choice
Vouchers and Public Housing". In 2017, the
City met all housing needs for the 2010-
2020 Housing Element cycle (RHNA).
178 Provision of
Housing (3 & 6)
3.1-3.8,
6.1 Encourage the
adequate
provision of
housing in a
variety of costs,
types, styles,
locations, and
tenures to meet
the existing and
future needs of
Lemon Grove
residents. Provide
adequate housing
sites.
Program 1-
21 General Fund,
CDBG, HOME
funds, LIHTC,
Tax-Exempt
Multi-Family
Revenue Bonds,
Tax Credit for
Low Income
Rental Housing,
HOPWA,
Developers
X
The City issued building permits for 24
dwelling units in 2020, as compared to 9
dwelling units in 2019 and issued 8
Certificates of Occupancy, as compared to
26 Certificates of Occupancy in 2019. The
Planning Division actively coordinates with
developers to promote housing
development. In 2020, the City secured SB 2
grant funds for the preparation of a 2021
Housing Element Update.
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181
Address
Governmental
Constraints (8)
8.1-8.3
Address
impediments to
the provision of
housing.
Program 6-
7, 12, 14-
15 General Fund X
X
A density bonus ordinance was adopted in
2016 and allows deviations of development
standards. The Planned Development
Permit process also allows for deviations of
development standards. The City's
development impact and processing fees
for new housing units are amongst the
lowest in the County. Processing times for
new developments in the City are generally
faster than most jurisdictions in the County.
City Council Ordinance 386 (adopted 2009)
simplified the discretionary permit process.
City Council Ordinance 394 (adopted 2010)
reduced development standards to promote
development consistent with the General
Plan goals. City Council Ordinance 438 was
adopted in 2016 implementing several
Housing Element obligations. In February
2019, City Council adopted Ordinance 451
providing opportunities for development of
an emergency shelter without discretionary
action in compliance with Government
Code Section 65583(a)(4)(A). In 2020, the
City was awarded an Senate Bill 2 (SB 2)
Planning Grant to implement planning and
permit processing improvements to
increase housing production.
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182
Safe
Comfortable
Public Spaces
(1.1)
1.1.1,
1.1.2,
1.1.3,
1.1.4,
1.1.5 Provide safe and
comfortable
streets and public
spaces that foster
physical and social
connections.
Program 1-
4 General Fund,
Grant Funds X
The City was awarded both a SANDAG,
TransNet Smart Growth Incentive Program
(SGIP) Grant for the construction of Connect
Main Street Phase 1 and 2 that began in
2020 and a Green Infrastructure Program
Grant from the California Natural Resources
Agency for Connect Main Street Phase 3
that is expected to commence in 2022. The
City was awarded the Coronavirus
Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF)
Program Grant in 2020 to implement a
Homeless Outreach Program in partnership
with Home Start and the Sheriff's
Department, Lemon Grove Substation. In
2021, the City was also awarded
Community Development Block Grant
Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Program funds to
conduct proactive homeless outreach and
to provide housing services.
183
Bicycle and
Pedestrian
Connections
(1.2)
1.2.1,
1.2.2,
1.2.3 Provide bicycle
and pedestrian
routes throughout
the City
connecting people
with transit,
parks, schools,
employment,
shopping, and
residences.
Program 1-
4 General Fund,
Grant Funds X
The City has completed 90% design
drawings for Connect Main Street Phases IIII. This project will provide bike and pedestrian routes through the City.
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185
Diverse
Flourishing
Economy (2.2)
2.2.1,
2.2.2 Provide a diverse
flourishing
economy that
promotes public
health.
Program 1-
4 General Fund X
The first segment of the Connect Main
Street project was constructed on Main
Street between Broadway and Pacific Ave.
in 2017 and a SANDAG Smart Growth
Incentive Program (SGIP) grant for
construction of additional Connect Main
Street phases was awarded to the City in
2018. The Lemon Grove Avenue freeway
realignment was also substantially
completed in 2018 and the undergrounding
of utilities commenced in 2020 by SDG&E.
In 2017, the City Council approved an
ordinance to allow for light manufacturing,
brewpubs, wine bars and related accessory
uses which would streamline the process for
breweries and encourage an "alive after 5"
atmosphere. As a result, 13 Point Brewery
opened its doors in late 2018. Residential
development also continued to thrive over
the past year. In 2018, construction began
on Mallard Court (12 units) and Dain Drive
(13 units) developments as well as the
completion and occupancy of the Grove
Lofts apartment (16 units) and Cascio Court
(12 units). In 2020, the City Council
approved a commercial mixed-use project
on the Broadway Corridor and a housing
mixed-use project, bringing needed housing
and retail to downtown Lemon Grove. 2020
also saw the opening of the first medical
marijuana dispensary in Lemon Grove and a
second dispensary opened in 2021.
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186
Healthy
Affordable
Foods (3.1)
3.1.1,
3.1.2,
3.1.3,
3.1.4 Connect
neighborhoods to
healthy affordable
food.
Program 1-
4 General Fund,
Grant Funds X
In 2014, an Ordinance allowing for
community gardens was adopted resulting
in construction of Lemon Grove's first
community garden beginning in 2018. The
City has completed the construction of the
Main Street Promenade project. The
Connect Main Street design project is
complete and the first phase was
constructed in 2017. In 2015, a farmer's
market commenced in the Main Street
Promenade. In 2016, City Council adopted
regulations requiring minimum edible
plants for new housing units. In 2020, the
City secured grant funding to construct the
Connect Main Street project through Phase
3 which will provide facilities which to
improve connections between the
community and grocery stores.
189 Active Living
(4.2)
4.2.1,
4.2.2,
4.2.3,
4.2.4.,
4.2.5,
4.2.6 Promote buildings
and open spaces
that encourage
active living
Program 3-
4 General Fund,
Grant Funds X
Most residential developments projects
within the City are requried to provide
outdoor space and amenities for residents
and the Lemon Grove Municipal Code
provides additional incentives for the
provision of enhanced open or recreational
spaces.
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(To Be Prepared)
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CITY OF LEMON GROVE
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Item No. 3.
Meeting Date: March 15, 2022
Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Department: Finance Department
Staff Contact: Rod Greek, Interim Administrative Services Director; [email protected]
Item Title: FY 2021-2022 General Fund Budget Mid-Year Report & Other Fund Adjustments
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution (Attachment A) approving the Fiscal Year 2021-22 City of Lemon Grove Budget adjustments.
Summary: Staff is presenting updated forecasts of the City’s General Fund and various other funds budget. Adopting budget adjustments to reflect revised revenue and expenditure projections improves the accuracy of the budget. Furthermore, the report is designed to provide Council and the public with a review of City’s financial health.
Discussion:
Fiscal Year 2021-22 (FY 2021-22) Adopted General Fund Budget Lemon Grove’s General Fund is the City’s primary day-to-day operating fund. Public safety, government administration, community services, street maintenance, environmental programs, and park maintenance are all funded through the General Fund. The City has other programs that are funded with restricted revenue sources. Those other funds, as well as the Lemon Grove Sanitation District, are not being discussed tonight, as their funds are not available for general city government services.
In June 2021, City Council adopted the General Fund budget. The formally adopted budget anticipated General Fund revenue of $15,915,222 and expenditures including capital expenditures of $16,836,386 with the addition of one-time funds totaling $1,058,000 from a court settlement resulting in a bottom line estimated surplus of $136,836. The one-time unanticipated settlement revenue that was received in FY 2020- 21 was available in General Fund Balance Reserves at the end of fiscal year 2021-22.
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FY 2021-22 Activity
In government finance there is a delay of about one to three months in receiving revenue and paying invoices. Although we are eight months into the fiscal year, most of the revenue and expenditures reflect July-December activity. As of February 15th, the General Fund had received $8,707,664 in revenue out of a budgeted $15,915,222, about 54%. As of February 15th, the General Fund had expended $8,243,760 out of a budgeted $16,836,386, about 49%.
Looking at the revenue and expenditures totals year to date does not provide much insight into what the City can anticipate for the remainder of the fiscal year. It is more valuable to analyze each revenue source and expenditure line item, incorporating information gained since the budget was adopted to make updates. After adjusting specific revenue sources and expenditures, the new estimated bottom line can be totaled, providing a window into the City’s probable financial future. The following information is focused solely on this current fiscal year.
Most of the requested revenue and expenditure adjustments are discussed in the following two sections. A complete list is provided in the table on pages 7 and 8 of this report.
General Fund Revenue
Sales Tax
Sales Tax typically makes up about 40% of the General Fund’s annual revenue, the City’s largest revenue source. Of the 7.75% sales tax rate paid by a customer making a taxable purchase in Lemon Grove, 1% goes to the City of Lemon Grove. The other 6.75% is shared between the state, county, and regional transportation agencies.
Sales that occur within the City are considered point of sales transactions. There is about a two month delay between a customer paying sales tax in Lemon Grove and when the City receives that sales tax revenue. The business where the taxable purchase is made remits sales tax to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) by the end of the month following the tax period month. Then the state records and distributes that revenue to public agencies at the end of the next month. For example, when this report was written, the most recent sales tax revenue the City received at the end of January was for November taxable sales.
The current FY 2021-22 budget estimates $6,110,995 in sales tax revenue. Now that we have received four months of sales tax revenue for FY 2021-22, we have learned that Lemon Grove’s point-of-sale business types remained relatively stable throughout the FY 2021-2022 General Fund Budget MidYear Report & Other Fund Adjustments March 15, 2022
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pandemic. Based on this, staff is recommending that the budget is increased by $350,000, for a total projection of $6,460,995 in FY 2021-22 sales tax revenue.
The State and the County were both up over 18% year over year. The disconnect between Lemon Grove and the larger agencies is that Lemon Grove did not see declines from a year ago (Lemon Grove was up 25.4%), while both the State and County as whole each declined approximately 1% from the prior year. This is due the fact that the hardest hit industries from the pandemic were leisure and hospitality.
Strong demand and limited vehicle inventory causing elevated pricing for buyers contributed to steady returns from auto-transportation dealers, while receipts from building-construction suppliers rose during this summer period with a solid housing market, still rather low interest rate environment and increased cost of lumber having an impact.
However, the gains were partially offset by the county’s allocation from the countywide use tax pool decreasing by 15% due to a softening of online purchases from out-of-state vendors compared to the shutdown periods a year ago, redistribution of sales tax to distribution point of sale, and a return of spending in other communities providing them a greater portion of the pool overall.
Property Tax
Property tax is the second largest source of revenue for the General Fund. Property tax revenue continues to remain stable. To get a Lemon Grove specific update it is valuable to look at recent property sales activity within in City and how the most recent quarter (October-December) compares with prior quarters. After a decline in the number of homes sold in the 2nd quarter of 2020, sales have remained strong through the end of the 4th quarter of 2021. This likely represents the pent up supply from property owners who FY 2021-2022 General Fund Budget MidYear Report & Other Fund Adjustments March 15, 2022
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held off selling at the beginning of the pandemic and the benefits of low interest rates for home mortgages.
During 2021, the median price of a detached single family home in Lemon Grove grew 20%. Due to Prop 13, the growth in property values will only impact the property taxes on homes that sold during this period. The increase in the number of transactions or sales, does impact this year’s revenue from property transfer taxes, the taxes paid at closing.
Staff is recommending increasing the budget for Property Tax by $84,000 from $2,786,504 to $2,870,504 and Property Transfer Tax by $50,000, from $102,000 to $152,000 for FY 2021-22.
A portion of the City’s property taxes is the Property Tax in Lieu of VLF. Since 2004, California cities have swapped vehicle license fee revenues (VLF) for additional property tax shares from the state, which was made a permanent change with the passage of a constitutional amendment through Prop 1A. This has benefited Lemon Grove since the amount increases annually in proportion to the growth in gross assessed valuation of property. Property Tax in Lieu of VLF revenue is provided by the state in two equal payments each year. Now that we have received the first payment, we know the second will be exactly the same, an increase of $95,000 over the adopted budget of $2,981,541.
Franchise Fees
Franchise fees are paid by utilities that use public spaces or public right-of-ways within the City. The fees are a percentage of gross receipts, so as the business performance of the utility fluctuates, so does the revenue to the City. Based on revenue received so far this year, staff estimates the adopted budget is on target for this fiscal year.
Cannabis Tax
Measure J implemented a 5% cannabis tax on gross revenues of retail dispensaries. The City now has two dispensaries open. Staff now anticipates receiving a higher level of revenue for these dispensaries and is requesting an upward adjustment of $50,000 from $400,000 to $450,000 for fiscal year FY 2021-22.
Day Camp
The revenue for Day Camp should be decreased by $15,000 from $65,000 to $50,000.
While services are continuing, camp sizes have been limited during the pandemic resulting in reduced revenue for FY 2021-22.
General Fund Expenditures
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items. There are a handful expenditure accounts that staff is recommending adjusting to reflect revised year end projections.
Human Resources Professional Services
This line item pays for HR legal services, FSA administration, and additional HR related professional services. Staff has not utilized the level of outside resources they originally anticipated. Staff recommends decreasing the budget from $17,000 to $12,000.
Litigation Services
The litigation activity related fluctuates from year to year depending the status of the case and the severity of the violation. FY 2021-22 has increase litigation as cases hit the settlement/trial phase. Staff recommends increasing this expenditure by $165,000 from $180,000 to $345,000.
Litigation: Non-City Attorney
Typically City’s attorney costs have been related to code enforcement or the City Attorney.
This year the City has multiple cases nearing the trial phase requiring additional attorney services. To cover these costs, staff recommends increasing this expenditure line item by $75,000 to $95,000.
Fire Department
Due to temporary staffing vacancies and use of paid holiday leave, the amount paid for overtime to back-fill those positions is higher than budgeted. Much of this was a result of the mandatory COVID protocols requiring isolation and quarantining impacting Fire Department staffing. Staff recommends increasing the unscheduled overtime line item by $155,000.
The Fire Department participates in cooperative efforts to provide firefighting crews and equipment as needed during wildfires. The level of participation in these types of events has increased. As such, staff is recommending an increase of $60,000 for reimbursable overtime and an increase in Fire Cost Recovery revenue of $230,000. In addition, a fire engine is in need of repairs, resulting in a request to increase Repair and Maintenance of fire vehicles by $50,000. Replacement hoses are needed resulting in an increase in the budget for tools and supplies by $6,800.
The repair and maintenance increase is the result of the aging fleet that is requiring more maintenance that previous years. E10 (the frontline engine) required $35,000 worth of repairs and maintenance after returning from the Dixie Fire. Since then, E10 required the radiator and transmission cooler be replaced. We are awaiting diagnostics to see if the transmission needs replacing/rebuilding. The other two apparatus E210 (also a front line engine) and E310 also have repairs that are needed. E210 has several leaks that need to be fixed on the pump and seals. E310 is the reserve engine but has been used as a frontline FY 2021-2022 General Fund Budget MidYear Report & Other Fund Adjustments March 15, 2022
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engine for the last 5 months while other engines have been serviced or repaired. E310 needs to go into the shop for its annual service. The City did receive reimbursement from State OES for $92,000 for the apparatus from the Dixie Fire.
The $5,000 for personal protective equipment (PPE) will cover one set of turnouts, helmet, SCBA mask, gloves, hood, wildland PPE for a new employee who will be joining the department this fiscal year. This mid-year report also includes the previously City Council approved increase of $75,000 for the purchase of a new Breathing Air Compressor (BAC). The department received a grant to offset 90% of the cost of this apparatus resulting in a net increase to the general fund of $21,835.
Overall, the net impact of the recommended changes to the Fire Department budget is a net increase of $18,635 (includes the offset of the grant for the BAC).
Community Development Support
Staff continues to experience increased workload associated with Private Development Plan Check activity. Staff recommends a budget adjustment of $90,000 for the additional review time required along with an increase in the revenue anticipated to cover these services by $170,000.
Public Works Streets Equipment: Maintenance & Repair
Public works is requesting increases for various expenditure categories related to ongoing repairs and maintenance services. We are requesting:
• Increase of $6,000 in Equipment Rentals due increased utilization of specialized equipment to maintain the city’s roads and right of ways. • Increase Training budget by $10,000 due to new California Commercial licensing requirements to have drivers trained by certified instructors. One employee needs a Class A license. (an increase in the Sanitation Fund by $10,000 for the same reason – 2 employees need a class B license (automatic only)). The employees will receive training prior to the end of this fiscal year.
• Increase Maintenance supplies by $12,000 for purchase of mulch to be used in the medians and parks. Playground mulch is a higher quality mulch and needs to be maintained at a specific depth to meet safety standards. • Increase Maintenance Services in facilities by $10,000 to replace two motors that lift the bay doors and for ongoing AC issues in the Fire Department Building. In addition some fencing repairs are required at the station. The City also needs to install a knox switch key system on the public works yard gate for emergency access as required by the Fire Marshall.
The increases total $38,000 as follows:
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Equipment Rental 6,000 Increase in work load, higher need for equipment rental
Training 10,000 Certified instructors for class 2 licensing Maint. Supplies 12,000 Increased maintenance
Maint. Services 10,000 Fire department door repairs
General Election and Municipal Code updates
The original budget estimated $4,250 for publishing costs related to the general elections and municipal code updates. Staff is increasing their estimate by $18,000 to $22,250 for FY 2021-22.
New Bottom Line
The table below lists all of the recommended General Fund budget adjustments in this staff report. The amounts represent the change to the adopted budget, not the new total for each revenue or expenditure line item. One adjustment below was previously approved by City Council as indicated by the Resolution number provided in the first column. The last line of the table below reflects the anticipated FY 2021-22 budget surplus after the adjustments.
Adopted FY 2021-22 Budget Surplus $ 136,836
REVENUE Increase/(Decrease)
Increased Sales Tax 350,000
Fire Cost Recovery 230,000
Building Permits 170,000
Property Tax in Lieu of VLF 95,000
Property Tax 84,000
Property Transfer Tax 50,000
Cannabis Business Tax 50,000
EMT Fees 50,000
Motor Vehicle License Fees 20,000
Passport Processing Fees (10,000)
Day Camp Revenue (15,000)
Special Event Revenue (15,000)
EXPENDITURES (Increase)/Decrease
City Council - Professional Services 35,000
HR - Professional Services 5,000
City Clerk - Publishing (18,000)
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Attorney - Litigation: Non-City (75,000)
Attorney - Litigation: City (165,000)
Finance – Professional Services (15,000)
Fire - Unscheduled Overtime (155,000)
Fire - Reimbursable Overtime (60,000)
Fire – Personal Protective Gear (5,000)
Fire - Repair and Maintenance-Vehicles (50,000)
Fire - Tools and Supplies (6,800)
Fire - Capital Purchases R 2021-3835 & 3842 (21,835)
Comm Dev - Plan Checks/Consultations (90,000)
PW - Equipment Rental (Streets) (6,000)
PW - Training (10,000)
PW - Maintenance Supplies (Grounds) (12,000)
PW - Maintenance Services (Facilities) (10,000)
Non Departmental - Professional Services (15,000)
New FY 2021-22 Budget Surplus $ 521,201
The new anticipated surplus is improved from the adopted budget.
The table below shows the City’s estimated reserves at the beginning of this fiscal year and at the end.
Estimated Unrestricted Reserves as of 7/1/2021 5,939,780 FY 2021-22 Projected Surplus 521,201
Estimated Unrestricted Reserves as of 7/1/2022 6,460,981 Reserves as % of GF Exp 38.4%
Other Funds
The table below identifies the requested adjustments for funds outside the General Fund.
These funds are not available for general government purposes but rather are dedicated to a specific purpose. Four of the six adjustments below were previously approved by City Council as indicated by the Resolution number provided in the Fund column. These are being provided for transparency and full disclosure purposes.
Fund Description Adjustment
REVENUE Increase/(Decrease)
Grants - R 2021-3830 City's Bicycle Patrol Program (BPP) 12,349 Grants - R 2021-3842 FY 20 Assistance to Firefighters
Grant (AFG)
53,165
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Grants - R 2021-3843 FY 20 State Homeland Security
Grant (SHSG)
19,996
Expenditures (Increase)/Decrease
Grants - R 2021-3842 FY 20 Assistance to Firefighters
Grant (AFG)
(53,165)
Sanitation Operating Emergency Callout and Repair (20,000) Sanitation Operating Training (Class B Driver Certification Training for 2 employees)
(10,000)
Sanitation Capital - R 2022-
312
Rick Eng - Sewer Repl & Maint
Design services
(234,000)
Option for Discussion:
Public Works – Street Division:
During the Street Workshop held in 2021, the City Council expressed an interest to hearing more from City staff about what resources will be needed if the City were to pave more street with in-house staff rather than contracting all street rehabilitation projects.
To simplify the large number of variations that can occur between the current staffing level and the recommendation that includes 10 in-house street division staff, the table below outlines what is currently in place (Current Program) versus a 10 person Streets Division (Comprehensive City Paving Program). It is important to note that the cost estimates are estimates based on the current level of expenditures for each position, vehicle, equipment and materials/supplies.
Staff recommends that the City Council provide feedback regarding what level of in house street rehabilitation it would like to see performed by City staff. Additionally, it is important to note that if additional staff are added to the Street Divisions when the new personnel are not paving the other duties performed by the Street Division will be reinforced throughout the year. Those additional tasks include: Street tree trimming, sign assessment and replacement, graffiti abatement, illegal dumping pick-ups, and pothole maintenance.
Category Current Program Current
Program
(benefits
included)
Comprehensive
City Paving
Program
Comprehensive
City Paving
Program
Personnel 1 Street
Supervisor
$109,740 No change $0
Add 2 Street Tech
III *
+150,000
2 Street Tech II 125,146 No change +0
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2 Street Tech I 106,280 Add 2 Street Tech I
(Total 4)
+106,280
2 Maint Serv Wkr 70,236 No change 0
Subtotal Personnel $411,402 $256,280
Vehicles 5 Vehicles $0 Purchase 2
vehicles (Total 7)
+$75,000
Equipment 1 paver 0 Purchase 1 hwy
class paver
+450,000
2 rollers 0 2 rollers 0
Subtotal Personnel $0 $525,000
Training,
Travel, Mtgs
$6,000 Based on staffing +$25,000
Tools &
Supplies
13,000 Based on staffing +20,000
Repair &
Maint - Eq
16,000 Based on staffing +20,000
Repair and
Maint - Veh
21,000 More vehicles +25,000
Eq Rentals 5,000 Based on staffing +15,000
Subtotal Supplies &
Services
$61,000 $105,000
TOTAL $472,402 $886,280
* The Street Tech III position would be a new classification as it is currently not listed on the City’s salary schedule.
The above table is the “all-in” amount to bring paving in house by City staff while also increasing right of way maintenance responsiveness. But, the City Council could also direct staff to come up with a hybrid model that may include:
1) Increasing the equipment rental budget and eliminate the purchase of the paver, or
2) Purchase the paver but not as many staff members
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20% would be charged to the Sanitation Fund and 50% to the Gas Tax Fund.
We anticipate this will be a full discussion based on what the City Council wants for in house paving process to look like moving forward for FY 22-23 budget preparation.
Environmental Review:
Not subject to review Negative Declaration
Categorical Exemption, Section Mitigated Negative Declaration Fiscal Impact: See content of report.
Public Notification: None
Staff Recommendation: Adopt a resolution (Attachment A) approving the Fiscal Year 2021-22 City of Lemon Grove Mid-Year Budget Adjustments.
Attachments:
Attachment A – Resolution Approving FY 2021-22 Lemon Grove Budget Adjustments
$ 200,305 Personnel
157,500 Veh & Eq
49,800 Supplies and Expenses
$ 407,605
$ 76,884 Personnel
157,500 Veh & Eq
31,500 Supplies and Expenses
$ 265,884
General Fund Impact - 30%
Addition of New Crew
Total for Existing + Addition of New Crew
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Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LEMON GROVE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF LEMON GROVE BUDGET
ADJUSTMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 AND AUTHORIZING
EXPENDITURES THERETO
WHEREAS, on June 15, 2021 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021- 3824 approving the Consolidated Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21; and WHEREAS, said Budget warrants revision to reflect new information regarding revenue and expenditure projections; and
WHEREAS, said Budget warrants revision to reflect actions taken by the City Council since its adoption that impact the Budget; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the proposed revisions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lemon Grove, California, hereby:
1. Approves the Lemon Grove Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget Adjustments (Exhibit 1); and
2. Authorizes expenditures thereto.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED on March 15, 2022, the City Council of the City of Lemon Grove, California, adopted Resolution No. 2022 - _____, passed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
__________________________
Racquel Vasquez, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________
Audrey Malone, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
_________________________
Kristen Steinke, City Attorney
General Fund
REVENUE Increase/(Decrease)
Description Adjustment
Sales Tax 350,000
Fire Cost Recovery 230,000
Building Permits 170,000
Property Tax In Lieu of VLF 95,000
Property Tax 84,000
Property Transfer Tax 50,000
Cannabis Business Tax 50,000
EMT Fees 50,000
Motor Vehicle License Fees 20,000
Passport Processing Fees (10,000)
Day Camp (15,000)
Special Events (15,000)
Increase in Revenue 1,059,000
EXPENDITURES Increase/(Decrease)
Description Adjustment
City Council
Professional Services (35,000)
Human Resources
Professional Services (5,000)
City Clerk
Publishing 18,000
City Attorney
Litigation Services Non-City 75,000
Litigation Services 165,000
Finance
Professional Services 15,000
Fire
Unscheduled OT 155,000
Reimbursable Overtime 60,000
Personal Protective Clothing 5,000
Repair and Maintenance-Vehicles 50,000
Tools and Supplies 6,800
Capital Purchases 21,835
Community Development
Plan Checks/Consultations 90,000
Public Works
Equipment Rental (Streets) 6,000
Training 10,000
Maintenance Supplies (Grounds) 12,000
Maintenance Services (Facilities) 10,000
Non-Departmental
Professional Services 15,000
Increase in Expenditures 674,635
City of Lemon Grove
FY 2021-2022 Budget Adjustments
Exhibit 1 of Budget Resolution
CITY OF LEMON GROVE
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
Item No. 1.B
Meeting Date: March 1, 2022
Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Department: City Manager’s Office
Staff Contact: Rod Greek, Interim Administrative Services Director; [email protected]
Item Title: City of Lemon Grove Payment Demands
Recommended Action: Ratify Demands.
Environmental Review:
Not subject to review Negative Declaration
Categorical Exemption, Section Mitigated Negative Declaration Fiscal Impact: None.
Public Notification: None.
City of Lemon Grove Demands Summary
Approved as Submitted:
Yolanda Cerezo, Interim Finance Manager ACH/AP Checks 02/09/22‐02/16/22 293,658.33 For Council Meeting: 03/01/22
Payroll ‐ 02/08/22 119,025.53
Total Demands 412,683.86
CHECK NO INVOICE NO VENDOR NAME CHECK DATE Description INVOICE AMOUNT CHECK
AMOUNT
ACH Dec29‐Jan25 22 California Public Empl Retirement System 02/09/2022 Pers Retirement 12/29/21‐01/25/22 64,876.53 64,876.53 ACH 12806877 LEAF 02/09/2022 Ricoh C3502 Copier System‐PW Yard ‐ Jan'22 138.27 138.27 ACH 12/22/2022 Wells Fargo 02/10/2022 AT&T ‐ Backup City Hall Internet‐ 11/23/21‐12/22/21 85.60 8,928.87 1/22/2022 AT&T ‐ Backup City Hall Internet‐ 12/23/21‐1/22/22 85.60 4038100884 Canon Solutions ‐ Canon Maintenance‐Copier Usage 8/27/21‐11/26/22 875.34 82111043 Corelogic ‐ Realquest Graphics Package ‐ Nov21 300.00 82113386 Corelogic ‐ Realquest Graphics Package ‐ Dec21 300.00 12/11/2021 Cox ‐ Calsense Modem Line: 2259 Washington 12/11/21‐1/10/22 27.54 12/1/2021 Cox ‐ Calsense Modem Line: 7071 Mt Vernon/Berry St Pk 12/1‐31/21 23.78 12/9/2021 Cox ‐ Calsense Modem Line:8235 Mt Vernon/Berry St Pk 12/9/21‐1/8/22 80.39 12/19/2021 Cox ‐ Phone/PW Yard/2873 Skyline‐ 12/19/21‐1/18/22 212.77 Fax‐CH‐12/18/21 Cox ‐ City Manager Fax Line‐ 12/18/21‐1/17/22 4.34 12/1/2021 Cox ‐ Phone/City Hall 12/1/21‐12/31/21 824.24 11/30/2021 Cox ‐ Internet/Comm Ctr‐ 11/30/21‐12/29/21 111.89 12/30/2021 Cox ‐ Internet/Comm Ctr‐ 12/30/21‐1/29/22 110.39 Fire 12/1/21 Cox ‐ MainPhone/Fire 12/1/21‐12/31/21 440.64 11/27/2021 Cox ‐ City Hall Fire Alarm 11/27/21‐12/26/21 37.08 12/27/2021 Cox ‐ City Hall Fire Alarm 12/27/21‐1/26/22 92.99 11/30/2021 Cox ‐ PEG Circuit Svc‐ 11/30/21‐12/29/21 2,923.23 12/3/2021 Cox ‐ Phone/Internet/Rec Ctr/3131 School Ln‐ 12/4/21‐1/3/22 339.31 200011748 CSMFO ‐ CSMFO Conf Registration/Greek 2/16/22‐2/18/22 470.00 200011807 CSMFO ‐ CSMFO Conf Registration/Cerezo 2/16/22‐2/18/22 470.00 8802 Govt Finance Ofcrs Assn ‐ Cert of Achievement Review Fee FY21 530.00 3105137471 Pitney Bowes ‐ Postage Meter Rental 9/30/21‐12/29/21 178.65 9894239605 Verizon ‐ Modems ‐ Cardiac Monitors ‐ 11/4/21‐12/3/21 42.32 9894951465 Verizon ‐ City Phone Charges‐ 11/13/21‐12/12/21 203.77 9894951466 Verizon ‐ PW Tablets‐ 11/13/21‐12/12/21 151.36 9894951982 Verizon ‐ Mobile Broadband Access‐ 11/13/21‐12/12/21 7.64 ACH Jan22 Wells Fargo 02/10/2022 Credit Card Processing‐Mo.Svc ‐ Jan'22 9.95 918.79 Credit Card Transaction Fees ‐ Jan'22 908.84
ACH Feb8 22 Employment Development Department 02/10/2022 State Taxes 2/8/22 7,806.83 7,806.83 ACH 007960 Aflac 02/10/2022 AFLAC Insurance 2/9/22 1,863.02 1,863.02 ACH Jan22 Wells Fargo 02/11/2022 Bank Service Charge ‐ Jan'22 262.06 262.06 ACH Jan26‐Feb8 22 Calpers Supplemental Income 457 Plan 02/11/2022 457 Plan 1/26/22‐2/8/22 8,352.38 8,352.38 ACH Feb8 22 US Treasury 02/15/2022 Federal Taxes 2/8/22 26,044.36 26,044.36 ACH Jan22 Home Depot Credit Services 02/16/2022 Home Depot Purchases ‐ Jan'22 843.78 843.78 15340 L1072895WB American Messaging 02/09/2022 Pager Replacement Program 2/1/22‐2/28/22 50.46 50.46 15341 17655182 AT&T 02/09/2022 Fire Backup Phone Line‐ 12/22/21‐1/21/22 43.11 43.11 15342 5656817597 AutoZone, Inc. 02/09/2022 High Mileage Motor Oil/Transmission Fluid ‐LGPW#17 '99 Ford F350 67.11 316.47 5656818145 Duralast Battery ‐ LGPW#28 '08 Chevy Colorado 168.97 5656835475 Lightbulbs/Fuel Filter/Grease/Valve Caps/Funnel‐ PW Fleet Supply 80.39 15343 Oct‐Dec 2021 California Building Standards Commission 02/09/2022 BSA Fees: Oct‐Dec'21 149.40 149.40 15344 23955 City of La Mesa 02/09/2022 Household Hazardous Waste Event‐ 12/4/21 1,115.36 1,115.36 15345 1000322336 City of San Diego 02/09/2022 Fuel Services‐PW: Jan'22 2,458.38 2,458.38 15346 02012220560 DAR Contractors 02/09/2022 Animal Disposal‐ Jan'22 174.00 174.00 15347 Oct‐Dec 2021 Department of Conservation 02/09/2022 Qtrly SMIP Fees ‐ Oct‐Dec'21 627.70 627.70 15348 Oct‐Dec 2021 Division of the State Architect 02/09/2022 State CASP Fee ($4) ‐ 10/1/21‐12/31/21 159.20 160.70 State CASP Fee ($1) ‐ 10/1/21‐12/31/21 1.50
15349 1/24‐27/22 Esgil Corporation 02/09/2022 75% Building Fees‐ 1/24/22‐1/27/22 6,299.74 6,299.74 15350 IN295603 Geotab USA, Inc. 02/09/2022 Monthly ProPlus Plan 197.50 197.50 15351 SIN014397 HDL Coren & Cone 02/09/2022 Contract Services Property Tax ‐ Jan ‐ Mar 2022 2,310.49 2,310.49 15352 66228 Horrocks Engineers Inc 02/09/2022 Prof Eng Svcs: FY19/20 Sewer Rehab Proj thru 12/31/21 3,119.00 3,119.00 15353 2/8/22 ICMA 02/09/2022 ICMA Deferred Compensation Pay Period Ending 2/8/22 780.77 780.77 15354 1722 Janazz, LLC SD 02/09/2022 IT Services‐ City Hall‐ Jan'22 2,500.00 2,500.00 15355 641224 League of California Cities 02/09/2022 League Membership Dues for 2022 11,002.00 11,002.00 15356 202201 Lemon Grove Car Wash, Inc. 02/09/2022 Oil Change/Fuel Injection Service/Wash ‐ LGPW#31 '14 Ford Escape 202.22 202.22 15357 5260628 Mallory Safety and Supply, LLC 02/09/2022 Nitrile Gloves 247.83 2,488.15 5260633 Nitrile Gloves/Drivers Gloves 1,450.33
5264959 Nitrile Gloves/Safety Glasses/Earmuffs/Hi‐Vis Vests 709.17 5275219 Masks 80.82
15358 4373558 McNamara Pump and Electric Inc 02/09/2022 Duplex Sewage Pump Stn Svc‐ 6‐Mo Maintenance Svc‐ 6794 Central 285.78 285.78 15359 INV‐000203 Municipal Sewer Tools 02/09/2022 Nozzle Extensions/5 Point Socket ‐ Sanitation 348.26 348.26 15360 3010356754 Parkhouse Tire Inc 02/09/2022 E310 4 Tires & Installation/Fleet Service 1,901.68 1,901.68 15361 PD‐50228 Plumbers Depot Inc 02/09/2022 Sewer Camera‐ Replace 4 Wheels ‐ LGPW#26 1,924.63 1,924.63 15362 32483345 RCP Block & Brick, Inc. 02/09/2022 Bulk Concrete Sand ‐ Fire Stn 265.94 556.44 32497939 Bulk Concrete Sand ‐ Fire Stn 290.50
15363 3568860625/0222 SDG&E 02/09/2022 Electric Usage:St Light 1/1/22‐1/3122 2,091.88 5,149.15 4154920380/0222 Electric Usage:St Light 1/1/22‐1/31/22 3,057.27 15364 115545576‐001 SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC 02/09/2022 Lifeguard Hat/Rubber Boots/Raingear ‐ PW 111.03 2,640.00 115677240‐001 Playground Mulch ‐ LG Park 2,528.97
15365 506852 South Coast Emergency Vehicle Services 02/09/2022 Replace Oil Cooler/Trans/Lockdown Bracket/Seat Belt/2"PSI ‐ E310 9,299.89 9,299.89 15366 8065053248 Staples Advantage 02/09/2022 Office Supplies & Copy Paper ‐ City Hall 358.45 358.45 15367 121445214‐0001 Sunbelt Rentals Inc. Propane 15.09 588.80 121500332‐0001 Rental ‐ 45' Art Manlift with Jib ‐ Holiday Ornaments 510.35 121685884‐0001 Propane 11.31
121723391‐0001 Propane 8.67
121892248‐0001 Propane 16.22
122047402‐0001 Propane 12.07
122272156‐0001 Propane 15.09
15368 12978 T‐Man Traffic Supply 02/09/2022 Sign Supplies ‐ Streets 616.50 616.50 15369 00114502 The East County Californian 02/09/2022 Notice of Decision ‐ MUP‐210‐0007 1/28/22 217.00 217.00 15370 02/08/22 Van Lant & Fankhanel, LLP 02/09/2022 FY2021 Audit & Related Reports‐ Final Billing 18,500.00 18,500.00 15371 11‐1559293 Vortex Industries, Inc. 02/09/2022 Repair Bay Door ‐ Fire Station 940.00 2,290.00 11‐1564805 Repair Bay Door #1 ‐ Fire Station 1,350.00
15372 73172126 Vulcan Materials Company 02/09/2022 Asphalt 112.87 1,637.96 73172127 Asphalt 158.93
73175180 Asphalt/SS1H 4.5 Gallon Bucket 166.74
73177791 Asphalt 114.92
73177792 Asphalt 112.87
73181662 Asphalt 163.03
73184524 Asphalt/SS1H 4.5 Gallon Bucket 217.92
73184525 Asphalt/SS1H 4.5 Gallon Bucket 213.83
73191391 Asphalt/SS1H 4.5 Gallon Bucket 214.85
73191392 Asphalt 162.00
15373 0001475105‐IN WEX Health, Inc. 02/09/2022 COBRA ‐ Monthly/Jan'22 85.00 85.00 15374 14VH‐KPHW‐4MJQ Amazon Capital Services, Inc. 02/16/2022 16GB USB Flash Drive 28.74 28.74 15375 14067 Balestreri, Potocki & Holmes 02/16/2022 Legal Svcs; File 1019‐224 ‐ thru 12.31.21 28,110.55 28,110.55 15376 Mar 2022 California Dental Network Inc 02/16/2022 California Dental Insurance ‐Mar'22 168.33 168.33 15377 0000016076 Overtime Reimbursement ‐ Hays 1/26/22 02/16/2022 Overtime Reimbursement ‐ Hays 1/26/22 1,319.28 3,830.70 0000016076 Overtime Reimbursement ‐ Lopez 1/27/22 1,255.71 0000016076 Overtime Reimbursement ‐ Wrisley 1/22/22 1,255.71 15378 299 CityPlace Planning, Inc. 02/16/2022 Prof Svcs: Density Bonus Ordinance/ARDU Ordinance 2,875.00 2,875.00 15379 22CTOFLGN07 County of San Diego‐ RCS 02/16/2022 800 MHZ Network ‐ Jan'22 2,251.50 2,251.50 15380 6809 D‐ Max Engineering Inc 02/16/2022 2135 Washington TPM‐0194 8/1/21‐8/30/21 971.50 7,396.20 7080 D‐Max Stormwater Prof Svcs 1/1/22‐1/31/22 6,424.70 15381 OSIP 69153 Department of Industrial Relations 02/16/2022 Workers Comp Admin Assessment 7/1/21‐6/30/22 990.44 990.44 15382 AR011897 Grossmont Union High School District 02/16/2022 Business Cards 51.00 51.00 15383 1165303 Life‐Assist, Inc. 02/16/2022 Nitrile Exam Gloves 617.03 617.03 15384 909 Local Government Consultants, LLC 02/16/2022 State Mandated Cost Svc‐FY21‐22 Claims Prep 1,600.00 1,600.00 15385 1138210 Michael Baker International 02/16/2022 Prof Eng Svcs: FY18/19 Sewer CIP Rehab Proj Design thru 12/31/21 7,896.00 7,896.00 15386 166043Ret MJC Construction 02/16/2022 Retention ‐ Demolition of 121 LF of Sound Wall ‐ Pub Works Yard 4,501.20 8,226.00 166057Ret Retention ‐ Installation of Concrete Sidewalk‐Berry St Pk Phase2 3,724.80 15387 74265476 Occupational Health Centers of CA, A Medical Cor 02/16/2022 Medical Exam ‐ 1/26/22 149.00 149.00 15388 INV‐15‐119422 Paymentus Group Inc. 02/16/2022 Transaction Fees ‐ Jan'22 9.95 9.95 15389 3197 PIC Plumbing Services Inc 02/16/2022 Installation of Water Fountain/Bottle Filler ‐ Rec Ctr 2,195.00 2,195.00 15390 2551 Prestige Doors Inc 02/16/2022 Repair Exit Doors ‐ Rec Ctr Gym 295.00 295.00 15391 TM INV‐004959 SBRK Finance Holdings, Inc. 02/16/2022 Prof Svcs: Financial Software Proj Mgmt thru 1/30/22 268.50 268.50 15392 Jan22 SDG&E 02/16/2022 Gas & Electric 12/22/21‐1/21/22 25,607.15 25,607.15 15393 115831386‐001 SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC 02/16/2022 Herbicide/Roundup Promax/Speedzone 365.98 598.36 115831386‐001 E‐Z Reachers/Burlap Totes/Gardner Benders Electrical Tape 232.38 15394 561040 State of California‐ Department of Justice 02/16/2022 Fingerprint Apps ‐ Jan'22 64.00 64.00 293,658.33 293,658.33