City Council Meeting Info

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 Council adopts local ordinances and resolutions, establishes City policies, approves the annual budget, and provides general direction for City operations and long-range planning.

Regular meetings 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 published agenda.

City Council Responsibilities

  • 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 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 Dec. 2025 – Dec. 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.
In-Person Public Comment Those wishing to address the City Council during public comment are encouraged, but not required, to complete a speaker slip and provide it to the City Clerk at the meeting. Public comment is generally limited to three minutes per speaker, unless otherwise directed by the Mayor.
Submit Written Comment in Advance Written public comments may be submitted in advance by email to jpablo@lemongrove.ca.gov no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Please indicate the agenda item number or note that your comment is for General Public Comment.
Comments Received After 12:00 p.m. 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 to assist staff in distributing late-submitted materials to the Mayor, City Council, staff, and the public.
Why Advance Submission Helps Advance submission promotes 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 ensure 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 at least 72 hours in advance for regular meetings and 24 hours in advance for special meetings. 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. View Agendas
Archived Agendas Access prior City Council agendas and historical meeting materials provided for public reference and research. View Archives
Meeting Audio Listen to available audio recordings of City Council meetings. 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 page.

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State and Local Government Resources

Joel G. Pablo

City Clerk

Lemon Grove City Hall
3232 Main Street
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-3841
jpablo@lemongrove.ca.gov