MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
MAY 7, 2024 at 6:00 P.M.
Call to Order
Mayor Vasquez called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Roll Call
Mayor Racquel Vasquez, Mayor Pro-Tem Jennifer Mendoza, Councilmember Liana LeBaron, Councilmember George Gastil and Councilmember Alysson Snow
Absent: None
Staff Members Present:
City Manager Lydia Romero, City Attorney Kristen Steinke, City Clerk Joel G. Pablo, Public Works Director Izzy Murguia, Fire Chief Bent Koch, Heartland Fire and Rescue and Sergeant Ken Seel, San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pro-Tem Mendoza led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Changes to the Agenda
City Clerk Joel G. Pablo stated there are no changes to the Agenda.
Presentations
Proclamation - Proclaiming June 12, 2024 as San Diego County Fair Day in the City of Lemon Mayor Vasquez introduced Tristan Hallman, Chief Communications Officer. Hallman provided comments on San Diego County Fair Day in the City of Lemon Grove.
Proclamation - Public Works Week
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Public Comment
Mavor Vasquez opened the public comment period
In Person: Brenda Hammond
John L. Woods
Dan Daneri
Sam Landeros, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 127
Mayor Vasquez closed the public comment period.
May 7, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes - Regular Meeting Page | 2 Consent Calendar
Councilmember Liana LeBaron requested to pull Item No. 1.G from the Consent Calendar and received support from Councilmember George Gastil.
Action: Motion by Councilmember LeBaron, second by Mayor Pro-Tem Mendoza to approve the Consent Calendar absent Item No. 1.G.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Snow, LeBaron, Gastil, Mendoza, Vasquez
Absent:
1.A Waive the Full Text Reading of All Ordinances on the Agenda Action: Waived the full text reading of all ordinances included on the agenda.
Ordinances shall be introduced and adopted by title only.
1.B City of Lemon Grove Payment Demands
Action: Ratified Demands covering March 27, 2024 through April 9, 2024.
Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes
Action: Approved the minutes of the Lemon Grove City Council meetings held on February 20, 2024 and April 16, 2024.
1. D Noted and File Approved Planning Commission Minutes for September 25, 2023 and October 23, 2023.
Action: Noted and Filed Approved Planning Commission Minutes for September 25, 2023 and October 23, 2023.
1.E Award of Purchase Order (No. 2024-13) to Siemens Industry, Inc., for Heating, Ventilation and Air Condition (HVAC) Duct Repairs at the Sheriff Substation Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-4016 to award a Purchase Order (No. 2024- 13) for HVAC duct repairs to Siemens Industry, Inc., in the amount not-to-exceed $54,977, and authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary documents.
1.F Ratification of Emergency Contract (No. 2024-10) for the Ensenada Street Emergency Storm Drain Repairs
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2024-4017 Ratifying Emergency Repairs at 1996 Ensenada Street and finding: (1) The public interest and necessity demanded immediate expenditure of public money to safeguard life, health or property, and the City Council and/or the City Manager may expend any sum required in the emergency for the construction or completion of any building structure or improvement without submitting the expenditure to bid; and (2) The emergency will not permit a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids, which is necessary to respond to the emergency; (3) Finding the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301(a) (existing facilities) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
1.G Ninth Amendment to Agreement for Administration of Taxicab and other for Hire Vehicle Regulations between San Diego Metropolitan Transit System and the City of Lemon Grove
Action: Item Pulled from the Consent Calendar.
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1.H Authorize a Two Year Extension to the Agreement for Participation in the San Diego County's California Identification System (CAL-ID) Remote Access Network Action: Adopt a Resolution No. 2024-4019 authorizing the City Manager to execute a two (2) year extension to the CAL-ID Agreement with the County of San Diego.
Public Hearing(s): - None
Reports to Council:
2. Award of Contract (No. 2024-03) to A. Preman Roofing Inc. for the Citywide Roof Replacement Project
Mayor Vasquez introduced Public Works Director Izzy Murguia. Murguia presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Vasquez opened the public comment period. No comments were directed to the Council.
Round 1: Councilmembers directed comments/questions to staff.
Round 2: Councilmembers directed comments/questions to staff.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Gastil, second by Mayor Pro-Tem Mendoza to:
Adopt Resolution 2024-4020: (1) Authorizing an appropriation totaling $127,485 for unallocated American Rescue Plan Act funds; (2) Awarding a contract (No. 2024-03) for the Citywide Roof Replacement Project to A. Preman Roofing Inc., in the amount of $617,438; and (3) Authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary documents.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Snow, Gastil, Mendoza, Vasquez
Noes: LeBaron
Absent: None
3. Award of Contract (No. 2024-14 for Paving of Kempf Street from Golden Ave to Broadway
Mayor Vasquez introduced Public Works Director Izzy Murguia. Murguia presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Vasquez opened the public comment period. No comments were directed to the Council.
Round 1: Councilmembers directed comments/questions to staff.
Round 2: Councilmembers directed comments/questions to staff.
Councilmember LeBaron left the dias at 7:54 p.m.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Snow, second by Councilmember Gastil to: Adopt a May 7, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes - Regular Meeting Page | 4 The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Snow, Gastil, Mendoza, Vasquez
Noes: None
Absent: LeBaron
Item Pulled from the Consent Calendar
1.G Ninth Amendment to Agreement for Administration of Taxicab and other for Hire Vehicle Regulations between San Diego Metropolitan Transit System and the City of Lemon Grove
Councilmember LeBaron returned to the Dias at 7:59 p.m.
Councilmember Gastil and LeBaron directed questions/comments to staff.
Action: Motion by Councilmember Gastil, second by Councilmember LeBaron to: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-4018 approving the Ninth Amendment to Agreement for Administration of Taxicab and other for Hire Vehicle Regulations between San Diego Metropolitan Transit system and the City of Lemon Grove.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Snow, LeBaron, Gastil, Mendoza, Vasquez
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Council Reports on Meetings Attended at the Expense of the City Councilmember Alysson Snow
• April 17, 2024 - Attended the Revenue Committee with the City of Lemon Grove • April 20, 2024 - Participated in the Lemon Grove Food Distribution • April 20, 2024 - Attended the Lemon Grove Earth Day Celebration • April 25, 2024 - Attended the Mount Vernon Elementary Open House and Art Show • April 26, 2024 - Met with Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe with Councilmember Mendoza
• April 29, 2024 - Attended the California Jobs First for Southern Board Coalition - Government Affairs Committee
• April 29, 2024 - Attended the Citizens of Courage Program • Met with Mat Kostrinksy, AFSCME Local 127
• April 30, 2024 - Special Meeting of the City Council (Elected Officials: Emergency Operations Training)
• May 2, 2024 - Attended the Lemon Grove Farmer's Market May 2, 2024 - Attended the Lemon Grove Historical Society meeting May 3, 2024 - Attended the Lemon Grove Chamber of Commerce: Congressional Luncheon
Councilmember Liana LeBaron
• Met with residents regarding their concerns surrounding homelessness in the City. • Sought Council support to address homelessness and storm drains.
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May 7, 2024
Councilmember George Gastil
• April 30, 2024 - Attended the Special Meeting of the City Council (Elected Officials:
Emergency Operations Training)
• April 17, 2024 - Attended the Revenue Committee
• April 16, 2024 - Attended a California Association for Coordinated Transportation • April 20, 2024 - Attended Arbor Day in Lemon Grove
• Attended the Regional Planning Committee of the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)
Mayor Pro-Tem Mendoza
• April 17 and 18, 2024 - Attended the CA League of Cities: Leadership Summit in Sacramento, CA
• April 20, 2024 - Attended the Lemon Grove Food Distribution • April 20, 2024 - Attended Arbor Day Celebration in Lemon Grove • April 25, 2024 - Attended the San Diego Metropolitian Transit Board Meeting • April 26, 2024 - Met with Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe with Councilmember Mendoza
• April 29, 2024 - Attended the Citizens of Courage Program hosted by the San Diego District Attorney's Office
• April 30, 2024 - Attended the Special Meeting of the City Council (Elected Officials:
Emergency Operations Training)
Mayor Vasquez
• Attended the League of California Cities Board of Director's in Sacramento, California • Attended the 22nd Agricultural District
• Met with a Lemon Grove Property Owner to address their concern. • Attended the SANDAG Board of Director's Meeting
• Participated in Interviews with NBC / Telemundo in Treganza Park and at the Mayor's Office
• Represented the City of Lemon Grove and was a Guest Speaker at the 14th Annual F.A.N.C.Y. Teen Girls Expo
• April 30, 2024 - Attended the Special Meeting of the City Council (Elected Officials:
Emergency Operations Training)
• April 27, 2024 - Attended Spring Valley Day
City Manager Report
City Manager Lydia Romero announced the City will be hosting the Paws in the Park Event on Saturday, May 21, 2024 from 9 a.m. to noon at Treganza Park.
Mayor Vasquez announced that the next Regularly Scheduled Meeting of the City Council will be on May 21, 2024.
Closed Session(s):
City Attorney Steinke read the Council into Closed Session at 8:14 p.m. a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Government Code §54956.9(d)(2)-(4)) 1 case (Continued from the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 16, 2024)
The Council adjourned from Closed Session and reconvened into open session at 8:35 p.m.
May 7, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes - Regular Meeting Page | 6 City Attorney Steinke reported that the investigation initiated on December 6, 2022 regarding allegations made against Councilmember LeBaron by a City Employee is complete. Steinke indicated that the Council on a vote of 4-Ayes (Vasquez, Gastil, Mendoza and Snow) and 1- Recused (Lebaron) decided to: Waive the Attorney-Client Privilege for the limited purpose of the production of the executive summary of the investigation as soon as the notices of completion have been sent.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Vasquez adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m
City Clenl
Approved by City Council on May 21, 2024