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 Morrow-Truver, 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, includingADA-related 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