City Council Meeting Info
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 |
How to Participate in City Council Meetings
Full instructions for attending and participating in City Council meetings, including Zoom webinar access, telephone dial-in numbers, and public comment procedures, are available on the City's dedicated How to Participate page.
Agenda Materials and Meeting Resources
| 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.
Visit The Mayor and City CouncilState 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
Joel G. Pablo
City Clerk
Lemon Grove City Hall
3232 Main Street
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-3841
jpablo@lemongrove.ca.gov