MINUTES
CITY OF LEMON GROVE
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
TUESDAY, APRIL 28,2026 AT 6:00 P.M.
LEMON GROVE COMMUNITY CENTER
3146 SCHOOL LANE, LEMON GROVE, CA 91945
Call to Order
Mayor Pro Tem Jessyka Heredia convened the Special Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
Roll Call
M"yorAlysson Snow (arrived at6:26p.m.), Mayor Pro Tem Jessyka Heredia, Councilmember Setir Smitfi, Councilmember Jennifer Mendoza, Councilmember Yadira Altamirano (arrived at 6:12p.m.)
Staff Present
Int"rir.rctq' l,f anaga.a Tony Winney, Public Works Director lzzy Mutguia, City Clerk Joel G. pablo, Sanbiego Sheriff'r Ofiice Sergeant Ken Seal, Interim Finance Director Darlene MorrowTruver, public Works Administrative and Operations Manager Tom Martin and Heartland Fire & Rescue's Deputy Fire Chief - Jon Nevin.
Pledse of Alleeiance
Councilmember Smith led the Pledge ofAllegiance'
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Prosram Workshop p"Uti" Wort s Director lzzy Murgtia presented the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement program (CIP) including a status update on current projects and a proposed five-year CIP.
The City Council received the presentation and provided direction to staff. Direction provided to staffincluded:
o Refine and return with the CIP as part of the Fiscal Year 202627 budget process' o provide additional detail and analysis on Priority 1 projects, including cost totals and funding strategies.
o prioritize projects addressing public safety, ADA compliance, and infrastructure liability' including storm drain improvements, facility upgrades, and lighting. o Explore and identiff funding options for traffic signal improvements and other infrastructure without dedicated funding sources.
o Evaluate and pursue grant funding opportunities, particularly for parks and infrastructure projects.
o Continue advancing storm drain and drainage-related projects, includingpnoitization of high-risk areas.
o Incorporate Council and community input into future project design phases, including parks, streets, and corridor improvements.
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o Evaluate park-related needs, including lighting, restroom facilities, and improvements at existing parks.
. Consider opportunities to improve pedestrian safety and lighting along key corridors. o Return with additional information regarding facility maintenance needs, includingADArelated improvements and preventative maintenance.
No formal action was taken.
Public Comment
Mayor Snow opened the public comment period.
In Person Brenda Hammond
John L. Wood
Written: Richard Hammett
Mayor Snow closed the public comment period.
Adiournment
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"djourned
the meeting at 8:03 p.m. and announced the Regular City Council meeting is set for Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Approved by the City Council on May 5,2026
Joel G
City