MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF LEMON GROVE
Lemon Grove Community Center
3146 School Lane, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Call to Order
Mayor Alysson Snow convened the regular City Council meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Mayor Alysson Snow, Mayor Pro Tem Jennifer Mendoza, Councilmember Yadira Altamirano, Councilmember Steve Faiai, Councilmember Jessyka Heredia
Absent: None
Staff Members Present
City Manager Lydia Romero, City Attorney Kristen Steinke, City Clerk Joel G. Pablo, Public Works Director Izzy Murguia, Operations and Administration Manager Tom Martin, Heartland Fire and Rescue's Fire Chief Bent Koch, San Diego County Sheriff's Office It. Joseph Barry.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Changes to the Agenda - None
Presentations
Mayor Snow invited Lieutenant Joseph Barry to formally introduce Captain Ruben Medina as the new captain for the Rancho San Diego Sheriffs command.
Public Comment
Mayor Snow opened the public comment period.
In Person: Brenda Hammond
Larry Bonamo
Humberto Rodriguez
Ken King
Mason Melito
Mayor Snow closed the public comment period.
Consent Calendar
Action: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza, second by Councilmember Altamirano to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1.A and 1.B.
The motion passed on a vote of:
AYES: Altamirano, Faiai, Heredia, Mendoza, Snow
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
1.A Waive the Full Text Reading of All Ordinances on the Agenda Action: Waived 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
Action: Ratified demands covering March 25, 2025 through April 8, 2025.
Reports to Council
Biannual Campaign Contribution Limitations Adjustment
Mayor Snow introduced City Clerk Joel G. Pablo to present the staff report.
Mayor Snow opened the public comment period. No comments were directed to the Council.
Action: Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza, second by Councilmember Faiai: Adopted Resolution No. 2025-4094 adjusting the campaign contribution limits pursuant to Lemon Grove Municipal Code (LGMC) Section 9.08.040(M) from $1,170.00 to $1,230.00.
The motion passed on a vote of:
AYES: Heredia, Faiai, Altamirano, Mendoza, Snow
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. Update: Emergency Repairs at Englewood Drive and Dayton Drive Project Update Chair Snow introduced Public Works Director Izzy Murguia and Operations and Administration Manager Tom Martin to present the staff report Chair Snow opened the public comment period. No comments were directed to the Council.
Round 1: Board members directed comments/questions to staff.
Round 2: Board members directed comments/questions to staff.
The Board received and accepted the verbal report.
4. Award of Contract (No. 2025-27) for the Acacia Street Storm Drain Improvement Project Mayor Snow introduced Public Works Director Izzy Murguia to present the staff report.
Mayor Snow 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 Mayor Snow, second by Councilmember Heredia: Adopted Resolution No. 2025 - 4095 to award a contract (No. 2025-27) to Bert W. Salas, Inc., tor $247,768 for storm drain improvements adjacent to 3206 Acacia Street and authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary documents.
The motion passed on a vote of:
AYES: Heredia, Faiai, Altamirano, Mendoza, Snow
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City Council Reports on Meetings Attended at the Expense of the City Councilmember Altamirano
• April 4, 2025 - Attended a San Diego Chamber of Commerce Event • April 4, 2025 - Zoom Meeting with Mason Melito
• April 8, 2025 - Met with Mr. Williams
• April 8, 2025 - Participated in a meeting with Councilmember Faiai and Lemon Grove Superintendent Marianna Vinson
• April 9, 2025 - Attended the Veterans East County Alliance meeting with Mayor Snow • April 15, 2025 - Attended the East County Chamber of Commerce meeting • April 15, 2025 - Met with President/CEO Steve South and were provided a tour of the EDCO facility.
Councilmember Faiai
• April 3, 2025 - Attended the Lemon Grove Farmer's Market • April 4, 2025 - Attended a Roundtable discussion with Assemblymember Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins
• April 10, 2025 - Attended the Heartland Fire and Rescue Training Authority Meeting • April 12, 2025 - Spent time at the Community Garden alongside his wife. • April 8, 2025 - Participated in a meeting with Councilmember Heredia and Lemon Grove Superintendent Marianna Vinson
Councilmember Heredia
• April 3, 2025 - Attended the Metro Water Joint Powers Authority Meeting Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza
• Attended the Lemon Grove Clergy Association
• Volunteered several times at the Sunshine House
• April 14, 2025 - Attended a Cal Cities Meeting
• April 14, 2025 - Attended an Interfaith Shelter Network meeting Mayor Snow
• April 9, 2025 - Attended the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Briefing
• April 9, 2025 - Attended the East County Veteran's Association with Councilmember Altamirano
• April 10, 2025 - Attended the East County Leadership Program April 11, 2025 - Attended the SANDAG Board of Director's meeting April 12, 2025 - Attended the Legal Aid Society of San Diego Annual Masquerade Gala Event
• April 14, 2025 - Attended the League of California Cities meeting City Manager's Report
City Manager Romero attended the League of California Cities meeting and announced the City's Eggstravaganza event at the Lemon Grove Recreation Center, located at 3131 School Lane, Lemon Grove, CA, beginning at 10 a.m. She also shared that the next upcoming event is the Arbor Day / Earth Day celebration at Treganza Park, scheduled for April 26, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Closed Session - None
Adjournment
Mayor Snow adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. and announced that the next regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. City Manager Lydia Romero also announced that a Special Meeting of the City Council is scheduled for April 29, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the City's revenue projections.
Approved by the City Council Meeting on May 6, 2025