City of Lemon Grove
City Council Regular
Meeting Agenda (REVISED)
Tuesday, December 3, 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 – None
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 November 1, 2024 to November 19, 2024.
1.C Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes
Reference: Joel G. Pablo, City Clerk
Recommendation: To approve the minutes of the Lemon Grove City Council meeting held on August 6, 2024 and November 19, 2024.
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1.D 2024 Biennial Review and Adoption of the Amended Conflict of Interest Code Reference: Joel G. Pablo, City Clerk
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting the amendment to the Conflict of Interest Code to include the Facilities Supervisor position, update the City’s consultant’s company name from Esgil to Interwest, and correct certain position titles found in the COI.
1.E Acceptance of the Nichals Street Emergency Storm Drain Project (Contract No. 2024- 07)
Reference: Izzy Murguia, Public Works Director
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to: (1) Authorize an appropriation of $394,533.56 from the General Fund Reserve to the Emergency/Reimbursement Fund’s Fiscal Year 2023-24 final budget; and (2) Authorize an appropriation of $790,762.44 from the General Fund Reserve to the Emergency/Reimbursement Fund’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget; and (3) Accept the Nichals Street Emergency Storm Drain Project (Contract No. 2024-07).
1.F Award of Agreement to Vestis, Inc. for Uniform Rental, Laundering and Mat Delivery Services (No. 2025-02)
Reference: Atilano Moran, Senior Management Analyst
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to award an agreement (2025-02) for uniform and floor mat rental and laundering services to Vestis Services, LLC in the amount of $32,307.60, and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute any necessary documents.
1.G Award of Agreement to CR Associates for Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the Treganza Heritage Park Public Space Design Project (No. 2025-11) Reference: Izzy Murguia, Public Works Director
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to award an agreement (No. 2025-11) to CR Associates for architectural and engineering design services for an amount not-toexceed $75,000, and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute any necessary documents.
1.H City Manager Employment Agreement
Reference: Kristen Steinke, City Attorney
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the third amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement, extending the Agreement's term by one (1) year.
Public Hearing: - None
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Reports to Council:
2. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 465: Amending Chapter 18.27 of Title 18 of the Lemon Grove Municipal Code Related to Alcoholic Beverage Sales Reference: Kristen Steinke, City Attorney
Recommendation: Introduce for its second reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 465 titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lemon Grove, California, Amending Chapter 18.27 of Title 18 of the Lemon Grove Municipal Code Related to Alcoholic Beverage Sales.”
3. Award of Agreement to Romtec, Inc. for Design Services, Pre-Engineered Building Material, and Installation for the Berry Street Restroom Replacement Project (No. 2025-12)
Reference: Izzy Murguia, Public Works Director
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to: (1) Amend the City’s Local Assistance Specified Grant Fund application to allow the allocated $400,000 in grant funds to be used for the completion of one park restroom site; (2) Authorize an appropriation of $50,000 from the Park Land Dedication Ordinance’s Fund Balance to fund the park restroom replacement project; (3) Authorize an appropriation of $155,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to fund the park restroom replacement project; and (4) Award an agreement (No. 2025-12) for the design, supply, and installation of a restroom building in the amount of $566,169.26, and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute any necessary documents.
4. Memorandum of Understanding with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 127 Supervisory and General Units Reference: Lydia Romero, City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lemon Grove and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME Local 127) Local 127 Supervisory Unit.
5. Approve the Fiscal Year 2024-25 City Holiday Calendar Reference: Roberto Hidalgo, Human Resources Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lemon Grove, California, establishing the Fiscal Year 2024-25 City Holiday Calendar.”
6. Council Initiated Item – Discuss and Adopt a Resolution Re-affirming the City of Lemon Grove as a Welcoming Community
Reference: Mayor Racquel Vasquez and Councilmember George Gastil Recommendation: City Council discussion and adopt a Resolution Re-affirming the City of Lemon Grove as a Welcoming Community.
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.) December 3, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Page | 4
City Manager’s Report
Closed Session(s): - None
Adjournment
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION AND POSTING
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CITY OF LEMON GROVE )
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 9:00 p.m. on November 27, 2024 AND a REVISED Agenda was delivered and/or notice by e-mail on or before the hour of 6:00 p.m on November 29, 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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CITY COUNCIL – ADDENDA
The original published agenda for the December 3, 2024 Regular City Council meeting includes the following addenda material
Under Reports to Council
4. Memorandum of Understanding with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 127 Supervisory and General Units Reference: Lydia Romero, City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lemon Grove and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME Local 127) Local 127 Supervisory Unit.
Attachment A – Resolution, AFSCME Local 127 Supervisory Unit (HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE EXHIBT 1 TO RESOLUTION)
Attachment B – Resolution, AFSCME Local 127 General Unit (HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE EXHIBT 1 TO RESOLUTION)
**End of Addenda**