MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
F THE CITY OF LEMON GROVE
Lemon Grove Community Center
3146 School Lane, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Call to Order
Mayor Alysson Snow convened the Special City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Mayor Alysson Snow, Mayor Pro Tem Jennifer Mendoza, Councilmember Yadira Altamirano, Councilmember Jessyka Heredia, Councilmember Steve Faiai
Absent: None
Staff Present
City Manager Lydia Romero, City Attorney Kristen Steinke, City Clerk Joel G. Pablo, Public Works Director Izzy Murguia, Community Development Manager Michael Fellows, Management Analyst Christian Olivas, Community Services Specialist Monica Gonzalez, Community Services Specialist Isabel Armenta, Public Works Operations and Administrative Manager Tom Martin, Sr. Management Analyst Portland Bates, Executive Assistant Shaun Dershem, Associate Accountant Bella Cesares, Heartland Fire and Rescue's Chief Bent Koch, San Diego Sheriff's Office Sergeants Ken Seel and William Price.
Pledge of Allegiance
Councilmember Faiai led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Presentation
County of San Diego Temporary Housing Project at Troy and Sweetwater Mayor Snow introduced City Manager Lydia Romero to provide introductory remarks.
City Manager Romero introduced meeting facilitators Claire Strong and Aaron Byzak of Galvanized Strategies, who provided an overview of meeting guidelines and expected decorum.
Romero also introduced County of San Diego staff including:
• Brian Albright, Deputy County Administrative Officer
• Marko Medved, Director, Department of General Services • Scott Christman, Deputy Director, Department of General Services • Dijana Beck, Director, Office of Homeless Solutions
Medved, Christman, Beck and Albright presented the report and responded to questions from the Council.
Public Comment
Mayor Snow opened the public comment period.
In-Person: Patricia Dillard, Vice Mayor with the City of La Mesa Steve Goble, Councilmember with the City of El Cajon
Griselda Ugarte Jack Shu
Brenda Hammond Michelle Krug
Aaron Byzak from Galvanized Strategies read a comment card that was submitted for county staff to answer.
Amy Reichert Liana LeBaron
Stephanie Brislin Mat Kostrinsky, American Federation of Ricky Nunez State, County and Municipal Employees
Aaron Byzak from Galvanized Strategies read a comment card that was submitted for county staff to answer.
Rachael Kelly Rachel Hayes
Felina Tha Larry Bonamo
Jasmin Mendoza
Aaron Byzak from Galvanized Strategies read a comment card that was submitted for county staff to answer.
Tania Iriarte Goldy Gutierrez
Christopher Bain Paul Rutheng
Alejandra Camargo Julie Porter
Danny Brunner Ron Woods
Consulo Consuela David Eckler
Paul Ornales Victor Vega
Joy Banks Angelica Carmargo
Beatrice Lopez John Michno
Darrel Exline JoAnn Gibilisco
Aubree Russell Joy Banks
Written: Aubree Lynn Erica Dietrich
Ken King Craig Levinger
Mayor Snow closed the public comment period.
The Council deliberated further. Councilmember Heredia, Councilmember Faiai and Mayor Pro em Mendoza provided staff with general direction to discuss the matter further at a futur losed session meeting
Adjournment
Mayor Snow adjourned the meeting at 9:36 p.m. and announced that the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
City Clerk
Approved by the City Council on April 1, 2025