City of Lemon Grove
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Lemon Grove Community Center
3146 School Lane, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
City Council
Alysson Snow, Mayor
Jessyka Heredia, Mayor Pro-Tem
Jennifer Mendoza, Councilmember
Yadira Altamirano, Councilmember
Seth Smith, Councilmember
A complete agenda packet is available for review on the City’s website.
The City Council also sits as the Lemon Grove Housing Authority, Lemon Grove Sanitation District Board, Lemon Grove Roadway Lighting District Board, and Lemon Grove Successor Agency.
Call to Order / Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Changes to the Agenda
Presentations – None
Public Comment
Written public comments submitted electronically to the City Clerk at [email protected] will not be read aloud during the meeting. However, they will be provided to the City Council and retained as part of the official meeting record. Pursuant to Lemon Grove Municipal Code Section 2.14.150, speakers providing live public comment are allotted up to three (3) minutes, unless otherwise directed by the Mayor.
Consent Calendar
(Note: The items listed on the Consent Calendar will be enacted in one motion unless removed from the Consent Calendar by Council, staff, or the public.)
1.A Waive the Full Text Reading of All Ordinances on the Agenda Reference: Kristen Steinke, City Attorney
Recommendation: Waive 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
Reference: Darlene Morrow-Truver, Interim Finance Director Recommendation: Ratify demands covering May 15, 2026 to May 28, 2026.
1.C Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes
Reference: Joel G. Pablo, City Clerk
Recommendation: To approve the minutes of the Lemon Grove City Council meeting held on June 2, 2026.
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1.D Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Edding Drive Storm Drain Improvement Project (No. 2025-08)
Reference: Izzy Murguia, Public Works Director
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to approve Change Order No. 2 to the contract (No. 2025-08) with Montano Pipeline, Inc. in the amount of $20,263.29 for storm drain restoration.
1.E Award of Contract (No. 2026-20) for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Street Rehabilitation Project
Reference: Izzy Murguia, Public Works Director
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution awarding a contract (No. 2026-20) to Eagle Paving Company Inc., DBA Toro Engineering in the amount of $3,271,000 for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Street Rehabilitation Project and authorize the Interim City Manager, or designee, to execute any necessary documents.
1.F Agreement for Animal Control Services
Reference: Tony Winney, Interim City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the Agreement for Animal Care and Control Services with the City of Chula Vista.
1.G Fiscal Year 2026-27 City Calendar
Reference: Roberto Hidalgo, Human Resources Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lemon Grove, California, establishing the Fiscal Year 2026-27 City Calendar.”
1.H Approve the Engineer’s Report Detailing Sewer Service Charges for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (Sanitation District)
Reference: Izzy Murguia, Public Works Director
Recommendation: 1) Adopt a Resolution approving the Engineer’s Report detailing sewer service charges for Fiscal Year 2026-27; 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 Engineer’s Report and authorizing submittal of sewer service charges to the San Diego County Auditor and Controller for inclusion on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 property tax statements.
1.I Award of Agreement (No. 2026-16) to The Capuzzi Consulting Group for the Madera Street Improvement Project
Reference: Izzy Murguia, Public Works Director
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving an agreement (No. 2026-16) with The Capuzzi Consulting Group for the Madera Street Improvement Project and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute any necessary documents.
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1.J Continuation of Emergency Procurement Actions for Emergency Storm Drain Repairs Near 3281 College Place – Update 5 (4/5th Vote Required) Reference: Izzy Murguia, Public Works Director
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution by the required four-fifths vote for the continuance of emergency repairs to the storm drain system near 3281 College Place.
1.K Award of a Purchase Order to Business Office Outfitters Reference: Izzy Murguia, Public Works Director
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution awarding a Purchase Order not-to-exceed $16,000 to Business Office Outfitters for the replacement of office furniture.
Public Hearing
2. City Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Efforts
Reference: Roberto Hidalgo, Human Resources Manager
Recommendation: (1) Conduct the Public Hearing; (2) Receive Public Comment and (3) Receive a presentation on the status of the City’s vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts, as required by Assembly Bill 2561; California Government Code, Section 3502.3 and provide feedback as appropriate.
3. 2027 Regional Transportation Improvement Program
Reference: Izzy Murguia, Public Works Director
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing; 2) Receive Public Comment; and 3) Adopt a Resolution approving the 2027 Regional Transportation Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2026-27 through Fiscal Year 2030-31.
4. 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 2026-27
Reference: Izzy Murguia, Public Works Director
Recommendation: (1) Conduct a Public Hearing to take public input; (2) Close the Public Hearing; and (3) Adopt a Resolution confirming the Fiscal Year 2026- 27 Engineer’s Report and ordering the transmission of charges to the San Diego County Auditor and Controller for Collection.
5. Public Hearing and Resolution Authorizing Annual Charges for the Lemon Grove Roadway Lighting District to be Collected on the San Diego County Property Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Reference: Izzy Murguia, Public Works Director
Recommendation: (1) Conduct a Public Hearing and take public input; (2) Close the Public Hearing and (3) Adopt a Resolution confirming the Fiscal Year 2026- June 16, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting – Agenda Page | 4 27 Engineer’s Report and ordering the transmission of charges to the San Diego County Auditor and Controller for Collection.
Reports to Council
6. Discussion on Fiscal Year 2026-27 Salary Plan & Classification Summary Reference: Interim Finance Director Darlene Morrow-Truver and Interim City Manager Tony Winney
Recommendation: Receive report, provide direction and adopt a Resolution to approve the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Salary Plan & Classification Summary.
City Council Reports on Meetings Attended at the Expense of the City (GC 53232.3 (d)) (53232.3. (d) states that members of a legislative body shall provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency at the next regular meeting of the legislative body.) City Manager’s Report
Closed Session – None
Adjournment
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION AND POSTING
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I, Joel G. Pablo, City Clerk of the City of Lemon Grove, hereby declare under penalty of perjury that a copy of the above Agenda of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Lemon Grove, California, was delivered and notice by email not less than 72 hours, on or before the hour of 3:30 p.m. on June 12, 2026 to the members of the governing agency, and caused the agenda to be posted on the City’s website at www.lemongrove.ca.gov and at Lemon Grove City Hall, 3232 Main Street, Lemon Grove, CA 91945. /s/: Joel G. Pablo
Joel G. Pablo, City Clerk
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