Lemon Grove — 2026-07-07

City Council

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2. Ordinance No. 36 Establishing the Sewer Service Charges for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Reference: Izzy Murguia, Public Works Director Recommendation: Staff recommends that the District Board introduce and conduct the first reading, by title, only, of Ordinance No. 36 establishing sewer service charges for Fiscal Year 2026-27. Reports to Council
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3. Discuss and Provide Direction to City Staff on Tenant Protections Policy Reference: Tony Winney, Interim City Manager and Kristen Steinke, City Attorney Recommendation: Receive a report regarding potential tenant protection measures, discuss policy options and provide direction to staff on next steps, including development of a potential draft ordinance and direction on extension of the urgency ordinance.
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4. Ordinance Identifying Exempt Sites from Senate Bill 79, Finding the Ordinance Exempt from CEQA, and Authorizing Submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for Review Reference: Bill Chopyk, Special Projects Administrator Recommendation: Introduce for first reading an Ordinance as authorized under Senate Bill 79 (SB 79) to exclude and exempt eligible sites, as authorized under Government Code Section 65912.160 (e) (1).
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5. Consideration of Renaming the Recreation Center in Honor of Former City Councilmember Steve Faiai Reference: Tony Winney, Interim City Manager Recommendation: Provide direction to staff on the proposal to rename the Recreation Center in honor of former City Councilmember Steve Faiai.
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6. SB 707 Implementation Technology Disruption Policy Reference: Tony Winney, Interim City Manager and Joel G. Pablo, City Clerk Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the proposed policy regarding disruption of telephonic or internet service during public meetings to ensure compliance with California Senate Bill 707 (Durazo). 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.) Closed Session a. Conference with Labor Negotiator (Govt. Code §54957.6): Agency Representative: Tony Winney, Interim City Manager Employee Organization(s): AFSCME Local 127
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1.D Adopt a Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of a Report Made by the Fire Chief Regarding Compliance with the Annual Inspection of Certain Identified Occupancies Pursuant to Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code Reference: Bent Koch, Fire Chief Recommendation: Adopt Resolution to acknowledge receipt of the report made by the Fire Chief regarding compliance with the annual inspection of certain identified Occupancies pursuant to Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code.
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1.E Notice and Call for the November 2026 General Election Reference: Joel G. Pablo, City Clerk Recommendation: Staff Recommends that the Council adopt the following Resolutions: 1) Adopt a Resolution calling and giving notice of the General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for two (2) City Councilmember seats for the full term of four (4) years and one (1) City Councilmember seat for the short term of two (2) years, and determining tie votes by lot;* 2) Adopt a Resolution ordering the submission of the citizen initiated ordinance (the Bird Initiative) to the voters at the General Municipal Election; 3) Adopt a Resolution requesting consolidation of the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election and requesting services of the San Diego County Registrar of Voters; 4) Adopt a Resolution establishing regulations for Candidate Statements; and 5) Adopt a Resolution providing for the filing of primary and rebuttal arguments, directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis, and establishing the dates for the Bird Initiative.
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1.F Adoption of a Resolution Establishing a City Owned Parks and Facility Naming Policy Reference: Tony Winney, Interim City Manager Recommendation: Staff recommends adoption of a Resolution establishing a City Owned Parks and Facilities Naming Policy.
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1.G Resolution Temporarily Relocating City Council Meetings Reference: Joel G. Pablo, City Clerk Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution relocating meetings of the City Council to the Lemon Grove Library Community Room located at 3001 School Lane, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 for the duration of the renovation of the Community Center located at 3146 School Lane. Public Hearing