MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF LEMON GROVE
Lemon Grove Community Center
3146 School Lane, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Call to Order
Mayor Snow convened the regular City Council meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Roll Call
Mayor Alysson Snow, Mayor Pro Tem Jennifer Mendoza, Councilmember Yadira Altamirano, Councilmember Steve Faiai, Councilmember Jessyka Heredia
Absent: None
Staff Present
City Manager Lydia Romero, City Attorney Kristen Steinke, Finance Director Stacey Tang, Public Works Director Izzy Murguia, Human Resources Manager Roberto Hidalgo, Sr.
Management Analyst Portland Bates, City Clerk Joel G. Pablo, Public Works Operations and Administrative Manager Tom Martin, Heartland Fire and Rescue's Fire Chief Bent Koch, San Diego County Sheriff's Department Lt. Joseph Barry.
Pledge of Allegiance
Councilmember Altamirano led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Changes to the Agenda
City Clerk Pablo corrected the Presentation title to reflect: Lemon Grove School District in place of Academy Elementary School.
Presentations
Certificates of Recognition - Lemon Grove School District Students Participating in the San Diego Museum of Art's 48th Annual Young Art Exhibition: Nurture and Nature Mayor Snow presented certificates to Alex M., Stephanie C., Marlett L., Jimena M., Sierra P., Jordan M., Demarrian C., Santiago B., Anthony I., Cara G., Kiersten G., Christopher G., Katherine Q., Nia A., Alicia G. and Torren M.
Del Mar Fairgrounds 2050 Update by Director of Public Affairs Zach MacQuarrie with Southwest Strategies Group
Director of Public Affairs Zach MacQuarrie with Southwest Strategies Group provided a presentation on the Del Mar Fairgrounds 2050 Update.
Public Comment
Mayor Snow opened the public comment period
In Person: Kathy Olson
Dale Olson
John L. Wood
Brenda Hammond
Stanley Brown
Amit Dhuleshic
Mason Melito
Sue Mayberry
Amelia Simon
Ken King
Craig Morris
Aaryn Belfer
Minola Clark Manson
Written: Brenda Hammond
Amelia Simon
Dale Olson
Mayor Snow closed the public comment period.
Consent Calendar
Action: Moved by Councilmember Altamirano, second by Councilmember Heredia to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1.A through 1.F.
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.
City of Lemon Grove Payment Demands
Action: Ratified demands covering May 14, 2025 to May 27, 2025.
1.C Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes
Action: Approved the minutes of the Lemon Grove City Council meetings held on May 13, 2025, May 20, 2025 and May 27, 2025.
Award of Contract (No. 2025-36) for the 7083 Broadway Storm Drain Replacement Project
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2025 - 4105 to award a contract (No. 2025-36) to Jimenez, Inc., DBA MJC Construction for $90,055 to replace a storm drain near 7083 Broadway and authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary documents.
1.E Resolution Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Funded by Senate Bill 1:
The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 2025 - 4106 approving the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Road Maintenance Rehabilitation Account funding allocation.
1.F Approve the Engineer's Report Detailing Sewer Service Charges for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Action: (1) Adopted Lemon Grove Sanitation District Resolution No. 2025 - 02 approving the engineer's report detailing sewer service charges for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and (2) Direct the District Clerk to cause notice of the filing of the engineer's report and schedule a public hearing for considering adoption of the report and authorizing submittal of sewer service charges to the San Diego County Auditor and Controller for inclusion on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 property tax statements.
Public Hearing
2. Resolution Establishing Assessments for the Wildflower Landscape Maintenance Assessment District 97-1 to be Collected on the San Diego County Property Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2025-26
Mayor Snow introduced the item by title.
City Clerk Pablo confirmed that all required notices, documents, and corresponding exhibits were provided as required by law.
City Attorney Steinke asked the Council to disclose any conflicts of interest.
Councilmembers Altamirano, Faiai, Heredia, Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza, and Mayor Snow each stated they had no conflicts to declare.
Public Works Director Izzy Murguia presented the staff report.
Mayor Snow opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m.
Mayor Snow opened the public comment period. No comments were directed to the Council.
Round 1: Councilmembers directed questions/comments to staff.
Round 2: Councilmembers directed questions/comments to staff.
Action 1: Moved by Councilmember Heredia, second by Councilmember Faiai to close the Public Hearing at 7:19 p.m.
The motion passed on a vote of
AYES: Altamirano, Faiai, Heredia, Mendoza, Snow
ABSENT: None
Councilmembers deliberated.
Action 2: Moved by Councilmember Altamirano, second by Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza to onduct a public hearing to take public input, close the public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2025-4107 confirming the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Engineer's Report and ordering the transmission of charges to the San Diego County Auditor and Controller for The motion passed on a vote of
AYES: Altamirano, Faiai, Heredia, Mendoza, Snow
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-26
Mayor Snow introduced the item by title.
City Clerk Pablo confirmed that all required notices, documents, and corresponding exhibits have been provided as required by law.
City Attorney Steinke asked the Council to disclose any conflicts of interest.
Councilmembers Altamirano, Faiai, Heredia, Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza, and Mayor Snow each stated they had no conflicts to declare.
Finance Director Stacey Tang presented the report.
Mayor Snow opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m.
Mayor Snow opened the public comment period. No comments were directed to the City Council.
Round 1: Councilmembers directed questions/comments to staff.
Round 2: Councilmembers directed questions/comments to staff.
Action 1: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza, second by Councilmember Heredia to close the Public Hearing at 7:43 p.m.
The motion passed on a vote of
AYES: Altamirano, Faiai, Heredia, Mendoza, Snow
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Action 2: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mendoza, second by Councilmember Altamirano to: Hold a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2025 - 4108 approving the City of Lemon Grove Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
The motion passed on a vote of
AYES: Altamirano, Faiai, Heredia, Mendoza, Snow
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Snow recessed the meeting at 7:45 p.m. The Council reconvened at 7:50 p.m. with all members present.
Reports to Council
Recommended Measure T Spending Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mayor Snow introduced the item by title.
Finance Director Stacey Tang and Senior Management Analyst Portland Bates presented the staff report.
Measure T Oversight Committee Chair Karina Kravalis presented the Committee's recommendation.
Mayor Snow opened the public comment period; no comments were received.
Round 1: Councilmembers directed questions/comments to staff.
Round 2: Councilmembers directed questions/comments to staff.
The City Council received the recommended Measure T Spending Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and provided staff with general direction.
Moved by Mayor Snow and Councilmember Faiai seconded, to continue the remaining agenda items to a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. The motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Faiai also requested an overview of the COPPS program from Lt. Barry.
Fiscal Year 2025-26 General Fund Draft Operating Budget Action: Continued to a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
6. Discuss and Advise 2025-2026 City Council Priorities and Work Plan Action: Continued to a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Fiscal Year 2025-26 City Calendar
Action: Continued to a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
City Council Reports on Meetings Attended at the Expense of the City Continued to a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
City Manager's Report
Continued to a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Closed Session - None
Continued to a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Snow adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m. and announced a Special Meeting scheduled for June 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., and the next Regular City Council Meeting on June 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. 1980
oel G. Pablo-
City Clerk
Passed by the City Council on June 17, 2025