MEETING MINUTES
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE
LEMON GROVE SCHOOL BOARD AND
LEMON GROVE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 28,2026 AT 6:00 P.M.
ROBERTO ALVAREZ AUDITORIUM
3121 SCHOOL LANE, LEMON GROVE, CA 91945
1. OPENING FUNCTIONS
A. Call to Order
Board President Dr. Javier Ayalaconvened the Special Joint Meeting of the Lemon Grove School District Board of Education and the Lemon Grove City Council to order at 6:15 p.m. in person and via Zoom.
B. Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum
School Board
Board President Dr. Javier Ayala, Board Vice President Yajaira Preciado, Board Clerk Jasmin Smith, Board Member Sarina Tortoriello, Board Member Chelsea Gastelum Staff Present
Superintendent Marianna Vinson, Chief Business Official Tiana Barton, Director of Facilities, Maintenance and Operations Services Carlos Avalos, Executive Administrative Assistant Michelle Flores
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Mayor Alysson Snow, Mayor Pro Tem Jessyka Heredia, Councilmember Yadira Altamirano, Councilmember Jennifer Mendoza, Councilmember Seth Smith StaffPresent
Interim City Manager Tony Winney, City Clerk Joel G. Pablo, Deputy City Attorney ElizabthMitchell with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Superintendent Marianna Vinson led the Pledge of Allegiance' D. Public Comment: Open Session Agendized Items
Board President Dr. Javier Ayala opened the public comment period.
In Person:
1. Joaquin Huertero (Items 2.C. and3.A.)
2. Juliette DiAmicis (Items 2.C. and3.A.)
3. Brenda Hammond (Items 2.C. and3-A.)
Board President Dr. Javier Ayala closed the public comment period.
E. School Board: Approval of Agenda
Action: Moved by Board Member Tortoriello, second by Board Clerk Smith to approve the meeting agenda.
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The motion passed on a vote of:
AYES: Gastelum, Preciado, Smith, Tortoriello, Ayala
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
F. City Council: Approval of Agenda
Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Heredia, second by Councilmember Smith to approve the meeting agenda.
The motion passed on a vote of:
AYES: Altamirano, Mendoza, Smith, Herediao Snow
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Lemon Grove School District: Overview (10 minutes)
Superintendent Marianna Vinson presented the report, including the District strategic plan revision process, the Board priorities adopted in June 2026 for the2026 to 2027 school year, enrollment stabilization efforts, and District marketing. Superintendent Vinson introduced Director of Facilities, Maintenance and Operations Services Carlos Avalos, who presented an update on districtwide facilities projects completed during the school year and summer.
Superintendent Vinson, Carlos Avalos and Chief Business Official Tiana Barton responded to questions and comments from the School Board and City Council.
B. City of Lemon Grove: Overview (10 minutes)
Interim City Manager Tony Winney presented the report, including City Council strategic plan goals adopted in May 2026,the lighting district funding plan and Main Street solar iigtrtlng pilot, new sidewalk locations, the economic development study, the revolving loan p-gru- a.veloped with the East County Economic Development Council, reactivation of ihe Recreation Center and Senior Center, the Downtown Specific Plan update, the Madera Street improvement project, the annual street rehabilitation program, the Lemon Grove Park restroom replacement, and the San Diego County Sheriff Department Rise Above youth proglam.
Interim City Manager Winney responded to questions and comments from the School Board and City Council.
C. Lemon Grove School District: Field Use (10 minutes)
Chief Business Official Tiana Barton presented the report on community use of District outdoor fields and spaces, including the distinction between fee based rental of the diamond field at Lemon Grove Middle School and open use of the blacktop and grass areas behind the Recreation Center. Director of Facilities, Maintenance and Operations Services Carlos Avalos described the facility use request process, the applicable rental rates, and insurance requirements.
Chief Business Official Barton, Carlos Avalos, and Superintendent Vinson responded to questions and comments from the School Board and City Council.
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3. ACTION
A. Lemon Grove School District and City of Lemon Grove: Recreation Center Restrooms (15 minutes)
Superintendent Marianna Vinson introduced the item and described the joint use of the Recreation Center, in which the building is owned by the City and the land is owned by the District. Director of Facilities, Maintenance and Operations Services Carlos Avalos presented the two restroom design options prepared by the District architect, the estimated project cost, and the tentative design and construction schedule.
Mark Horton addressed the School Board and City Council at the invitation of Mayor Snow and commented on flooring and fixture selection.
Carlos Avalos, Superintendent Vinson, and Interim City Manager Winney responded to questions and comments from the School Board and City Council.
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Action: Moved by Mayor Snow, seconded by Councilmember Altamirano to approve Design Option 1 for the Recreation Center restrooms.
The motion passed on a vote of:
AYES: Mendoza, Smitho Altamirano, Snow
NOES: Heredia
ABSENT: None
School Board
Action: Moved by Board Member Gastelum, second by Board Clerk Smith to approve Design Option I for the Recreation Center restrooms.
The motion passed on a vote of:
AYES: Gastelum, Preciado, Smith, Tortoriello, Ayala
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4. ADJOURNMENT
A. School Board: Adjourn
Board President Dr. Javier Ayala adjourned the meeting at 8:18 p.m.
B. City Council: Adjoum
Mayor Alysson Snow adjourned the meeting at 8:18 p'm.
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