City of Lemon Grove
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Lemon Grove Community Center
3146 School Lane, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
City Council
Racquel Vasquez, Mayor
Jennifer Mendoza, Mayor Pro-Tem
George Gastil, Councilmember
Liana LeBaron, Councilmember
Alysson Snow, 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 / Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Changes to the Agenda
Presentations
Proclamation – National Fire Prevention Week
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 the 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: Stacey Tang, Finance Director
Recommendation: Ratify Demands covering July 10, 2024 through August 13, 2024.
1.C Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes
Reference: Joel G. Pablo, City Clerk
Recommendation: To approve the Special Joint Meeting of the Lemon Grove School District and City Council on August 20, 2024.
September 17, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Page | 2
1.D Ratification of Contracted Emergency Work for the Skyline Drive Sewer Repair [Item Carried from the August 6, 2024 City Council Meeting]
Reference: Izzy Murguia, Public Works Director
Recommendation: That the District Board adopt a Resolution to ratify an emergency contract (No. 2024-20) in the amount of $36,022.85 for emergency sewer repairs on Skyline Drive, make required findings in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22050, and authorize the filing of a Notice of Completion with the County of San Diego. (4/5th Vote Required).
1.E Acquisition of Temporary Construction Easement Agreement for 6794 Central Avenue (APN 478-171-08-00)
Reference: Izzy Murguia, Public Works Director
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the acquisition of a Temporary Construction Easement with the owner of 6794 Central Avenue [ Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 478-171-08-00] and authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents.
1.F Acquisition of Sewer and Access Easement Agreement for 6808 Central Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA (APN 479-100-14-00)
Reference: Izzy Murguia, Public Works Director
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the acquisition of a Sewer and Access Easement with the owner of 6808 Central Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA Assessor Parcel Number 479-100-14-00 and authorizing the General Manager to execute any necessary documents to complete the transaction.
1.G Accept the Canton Drive Emergency Storm Drain Project (Contract No. 2024-05) Reference: Izzy Murguia, Public Works Director
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to: (1) Authorize an appropriation of $552,715.43 from the General Fund Reserve for the Public Works, Streets Division Fiscal Year 2023-24 final budget; and (2) Authorize an appropriation of $674,132.86 from the General Fund Reserve for the Public Works, Streets Division Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget; and (3) Accept the Canton Drive Emergency Storm Drain Project (Contract No. 2024-05).
1.H Accept the Fire Station Trench Drain Replacement Project (Contract No. 2024-06) Reference: Izzy Murguia, Public Works Director
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting the Fire Station Trench Drain Replacement Project by C.E. Wilson Corporation (Contract No. 2024-06).
1.I Designation of Voting Delegate to the 2024 League of California Cities Annual Conference
Reference: Lydia Romero, City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution designating Mayor Racquel Vasquez as the City’s voting delegate, Council Member Jennifer Mendoza as first alternate and Council Member Alysson Snow as second alternate for the 2024 League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting.
September 17, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Page | 3 Public Hearing(s):
2. Public Hearing to Consider Appeal No. AA2-200-0010 Regarding the Planning Commission Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. CUP-220-0001. Under Consideration is a Wireless Communications Facility that would Include a 70-foot Mono-broadleaf Tower and Associated Equipment at the Property Located at 6970 San Miguel Avenue (APN: 479-240-06-00) in the Residential Low Medium (RLM) Zone.
Reference: Michael Fellows, Community Development Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution upholding the Planning Commission Decision to conditionally approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP-220-0001 finding the project is exempt from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15303 allowing for a wireless communications facility at 6970 San Miguel Avenue in the Residential Low Medium (RLM) zone.
3. Public Hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit No. CUP-240-0002, to renew a Conditional Use Permit for an existing Cannabis Retail Dispensary at 6859 Federal Boulevard in the General Commercial (GC) zone. (APN 478-143-14-00) Reference: Michael Fellows, Community Development Manager Recommendation: (1)Conduct the Public Hearing; (2) Receive Public Comment; and (3) Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lemon Grove, California, approving conditional use permit (CUP) No. CUP-240-0002 a renewal of CUP-180- 0002 for a cannabis dispensary located at 6859 Federal Boulevard.
Reports to Council – None
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’s Report
Closed Session(s):
a. Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code §54957.6) Agency Representative: Lydia Romero, City Manager
Employee Organization: AFSCME Local 127, General and Supervisorial Bargaining Units
b. Conference With Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
(Government Code §54956.9(d)(1))
Daniel Owens and Erlaine Ah Lan Owens v. City of Lemon Grove (San Diego Superior Court, Case No.: 37-2023-00013477-CU-EI-CTL)
Adjournment
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September 17, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Page | 4 I, Joel G. Pablo, 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, on or before the hour of 10:00 p.m. on September 12, 2024 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/: Joel G. Pablo
Joel G. Pablo, City Clerk
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