Lemon Grove — 2026-07-21

City Council

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2. Public Hearing and Resolution Authorizing Sewer Service Charges for the Lemon Grove Sanitation District to be Collected on the San Diego County Property Tax Roll for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Reference: Izzy Murguia, Public Works Director Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing for public input, close the public hearing and adopt a Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Sewer Service Charge Report and ordering the transmission of charges to the San Diego County Auditor and Controller for Collection. Reports to Council
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3. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 36 Amending Ordinance No. 35 Describing Methods for Calculating Lemon Grove Sanitation District Sewer Service Charges Reference: Izzy Murguia, Public Works Director Recommendation: Conduct the second reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 36 entitled “An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 35 of the Lemon Grove Sanitation District Describing Methods for Calculating Sewer Service Charges.”
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4. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Identifying Sites Exempt from Senate Bill 79, Finding the Ordinance Exempt from CEQA, and Authorizing Submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Reference: Bill Chopyk, Special Projects Administrator Recommendation: Conduct the second reading, by title only, and adopt an California, Identifying Sites Exempt from Senate Bill 79, Finding the Ordinance Exempt from CEQA, and Authorizing Submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development”.
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5. Renewal and Extension of Urgency Ordinance 472 for Expanded Relocation Benefits Under the Tenant Protection Act (4/5th Vote Required) Reference: Kristen Steinke, City Attorney and Tony Winney, Interim City Manager Recommendation: Consider the renewal and extension of Urgency Ordinance 472 enacting enhanced relocation benefits for no-fault just cause terminations of tenancies under the Tenant Protection Act.
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6. Discuss and Provide Direction to City Staff on the Tenant Protections Ordinance Reference: Kristen Steinke, City Attorney and Tony Winney, Interim City Manager Recommendation: Conduct the first reading and adopt the Tenant Protections Grove, California, Adding Chapter 18.52 ("Just Cause Eviction") To Title 18 ("City-Wide Regulations") Of The Lemon Grove Municipal Code, Prohibiting The Termination Of Certain Residential Tenancies Without "Just Cause" In The 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 a. Public Employment (Government Code §54957): City Manager
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1.D Continuation of Emergency Procurement Actions for Emergency Storm Drain Repairs Near 3281 College Place – Update 6 (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.
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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 Extension of the Interim City Manager Employment Agreement Reference: Kristen Steinke, City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the extension of the employment agreement with Tony Winney for the position as Interim City Manager and authorizing the Mayor to sign the amended agreement.
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1.G Ratification of a Purchase Order to A. Vidovich Construction, Inc. for a Sewer Repair at Author Neal Court Reference: Tom Martin, Public Works Operations and Administration Manager Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution ratifying a Purchase Order for an amount not-to-exceed $28,112 to A. Vidovich Construction, Inc., for a sewer repair at Arthur Neal Court.
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1.H Award of Agreement (No. 2026-12) to the Public Sector Personnel Consultants Reference: Izzy Murguia, Public Works Director Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving an agreement (No. 2026-12) with Public Sector Personnel Consultants for a Citywide Classification and Compensation Study and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute any necessary documents.
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1.I Second Amended and Restated Regional Wastewater Disposal Agreement Metropolitan Sewerage System Reference: Izzy Murguia, Public Works Director Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the revised Second Amended and Restated Regional Wastewater Disposal Agreement (SARA). Public Hearing