City Council Meeting Information
City of Lemon Grove
City Council Meetings and Agendas
Meeting Information, Council Membership, Agenda Materials, and Public Participation Resources
The City Council serves as the legislative and policy-making body of the City of Lemon Grove. The City Council adopts local ordinances and resolutions, establishes City policies, approves the annual budget, and provides general direction for City operations, services, and long-range planning.
Regular meetings of the City Council are generally held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Lemon Grove Community Center, unless otherwise noted on the posted agenda.
What the City Council Does
- Acts as the City’s legislative and policy-making body.
- Adopts ordinances, resolutions, and other actions that govern City affairs.
- Approves the annual budget and authorizes contracts and major expenditures.
- Appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, and members of boards and commissions.
- Serves as the final appeal body for certain decisions made by City commissions and staff.
Meeting Information
Regular City Council meetings are generally held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Lemon Grove Community Center, 3146 School Lane, Lemon Grove, CA 91945, unless otherwise noted on the agenda.
Members of the public may subscribe for City Council agenda email notifications here: Agenda Subscription Service
| City Council Meetings | Current Agenda Access |
|---|---|
| Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. Lemon Grove Community Center 3146 School Lane Lemon Grove, CA 91945 |
Open Current Agenda |
Council Members and Terms
| Position | Member | Term Length | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Alysson Snow | 4 Years | 2028 |
| Mayor Pro Tem | Jessyka Heredia | 4 Years | 2028 |
| Councilmember | Jennifer Mendoza | 4 Years | 2026 |
| Councilmember | Seth Smith | December 2025 to December 2026 | 2026 |
| Councilmember | Yadira Altamirano | 4 Years | 2026 |
Public Comment and Participation
Members of the public are encouraged to attend City Council meetings and provide public comment on agenda items and other matters within the City Council’s subject matter jurisdiction.
| Public Comment Time Limit | Public comment is generally limited to three minutes per speaker, unless otherwise directed by the Mayor. |
| Submit Written Public Comment in Advance | Written public comments may be submitted in advance by email to jpablo@lemongrove.ca.gov. Submitting comments in advance helps ensure they are received, reviewed, and made available for the Mayor, City Council, staff, and the public as part of the meeting process. |
| Comments Received After Noon on the Day of the Meeting | For written comments received after 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting, members of the public are encouraged to bring 15 copies for distribution at the meeting. Providing paper copies assists staff in distributing late-submitted materials to the Mayor, City Council, staff, and the public when there may not be sufficient time to process and circulate them electronically in advance of the meeting. |
| Why Advance Submission Helps | Advance submission of written comments helps promote an orderly meeting process, allows materials to be shared more efficiently, and supports timely distribution for the official meeting record. Bringing copies of late comments helps avoid delays and assists in ensuring decision-makers and attendees have access to the same information at the time of consideration. |
Agenda Materials and Meeting Resources
Agendas and related meeting materials are posted in accordance with applicable open meeting requirements. Regular meeting agendas are generally posted at least 72 hours in advance, and special meeting agendas are generally posted at least 24 hours in advance. A physical copy is also posted near the front entrance of City Hall.
| Resource | Description | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Current Agendas | View upcoming and recently posted City Council meeting agendas, staff reports, and supporting agenda packet materials. This is the best place to find the most current meeting information, including regular and special meetings. | View Current Agendas |
| Archive Agendas | Access prior City Council agendas and historical meeting materials. Archived records are provided for public reference and research and may include past agenda packets and related posted documents. | View Archives |
| Meeting Audio | Listen to available audio recordings of City Council meetings. Audio recordings are provided for convenience to help the public follow Council discussion and action, but the official record of the meeting remains the approved minutes and agenda materials. | Listen to Audio |
More Information
For Councilmember biographies, mayoral information, policy priorities, and related governance information, please visit: The Mayor and City Council
State and Local Government Resources
- League of California Cities — New Mayors and Council Members Resource Guide: View Guide
- California Attorney General — The Brown Act (Open Meetings): View Brown Act Guide
- Fair Political Practices Commission — AB 1234 Ethics Training: View Ethics Training Information
- Institute for Local Government — Local Government Decision-Making Basics: View Resource
Contact Us
Lemon Grove City Hall
3232 Main Street
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-3800