Agenda packet, second session — El Cajon City Council, February 8, 2022

CITY COUNCIL

HOUSING AUTHORITY AND

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE EL CAJON

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Council Chamber
200 Civic Center Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
Agenda
FEBRUARY 8, 2022, 3:00 p.m.

Bill Wells, Mayor Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Michelle Metschel, Deputy Mayor Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager Steve Goble, Councilmember Morgan Foley, City Attorney
Gary Kendrick, Councilmember Angela Cortez, City Clerk
Phil Ortiz, Councilmember

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Bill Wells

ROLL CALL: City Clerk Angela Cortez

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE

POSTINGS: The City Clerk posted Orders of Adjournment of the January 25, 2022, Meeting and the Agenda of the February 8, 2022, Meetings in accordance to State Law and Council/Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.

PRESENTATIONS:

Wells Park Updates

AGENDA CHANGES:

CONSENT ITEMS:

Consent Items are routine matters enacted by one motion according to the RECOMMENDATION listed below. With the concurrence of the City Council, a Council Member or person in attendance may request discussion of a Consent Item at this time.

1. Minutes of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Meeting

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency approves Minutes of the January 11, 2022 Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency, and the Minutes of the Re-districting Public Hearing of January 22, 2022.

2. Warrants
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves payment of Warrants as submitted by the Finance Department.

3. Approval of Reading Ordinances by Title Only
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves the reading by title and waives the reading in full of all Ordinances on the Agenda.

4. Revisions to the Communications Center Manager Classification and Salary

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves and authorizes the changes to the Communications Center Manager Classification as stated in the staff report and described in the attached documents.

5. City Attorney Staff Members

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, appointing the professional staff of the City Attorney’s Department effective February 8, 2022.

6. 2018 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) - Funded by the Office of Homeland Security

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council takes the following actions:

Authorizes the City Manager or designee to accept the 2018 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) in the amount of $25,000, and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds; and

1. Appropriates funding in the amount of $25,000 to reimburse the El Cajon Police Department for overtime ($22,000), fringe benefits ($933), and mileage costs ($2,067) while participating in OPSG coordinated operations.

2. PUBLIC COMMENT:

At this time, any person may address a matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency that is not on the Agenda. Comments relating to items on today’s docket are to be taken at the time the item is heard. State law prohibits discussion or action on items not on the Agenda; however, Council, Authority and Agency Members may briefly respond to statements or questions. An item may be placed on a future Agenda.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

7. TransNet Funding for MTS Operations

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, calling on the SANDAG Board of Directors to continue funding San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Services with 8.1% of voter-approved TransNet revenue.

COMMISSION REPORTS:

ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors; SANDAG – Audit Committee, San Diego Division; LAFCO.

8. Council Activity Report

ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:

9. COUNCILMEMBER STEVE GOBLE
MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Board); East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority Board; Chamber of Commerce – Government Affairs Committee; SANDAG – Board of Directors – Alternate; SANDAG Public Safety Committee – Alternate; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate.

10. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.

11. DEPUTY MAYOR MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.

12. COUNCILMEMBER PHIL ORTIZ
League of California Cities, San Diego Division; East County Economic Development Council; MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Board) – Alternate; East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority Board – Alternate; Chamber of Commerce – Government Affairs Committee – Alternate.

JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:

GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:

ORDINANCES: FIRST READING

ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION

CLOSED SESSIONS:

ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/ El Cajon Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency held this 8th day of February 2022, is adjourned to Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.

City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 1.

DATE: February 8, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Angela Cortez, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Minutes of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Meeting
RECOMMENDATION:

Attachments
01-11-22 DRAFT minutes - 3pm
01-22-22 DRAFT Redistricting PH

Joint Meeting: El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/ January 11, 2022 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - 1 - 3:00 p.m.

JOINT MEETING OF THE

EL CAJON CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING

AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY

TO THE EL CAJON

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

MINUTES

CITY OF EL CAJON

EL CAJON, CALIFORNIA

January 11, 2022

A Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authori ty/ Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency, held Tuesday, January 11, 2022, was called to order by Mayor/Chair Bill Wells at 3:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 200 Civic Center Way, El Cajon, California.

R O L L C A L L
Council/Agencymembers present: Goble, Kendrick, and Ortiz Council/Agencymembers absent: None
Deputy Mayor/Vice Chair present: Metschel
Mayor/Chair present: Wells
Other Officers present: Mitchell, City Manager/Executive Director DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager
Foley, City Attorney/General Counsel
Cortez, City Clerk/Secretary

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG led by Mayor Wells and MOMENT OF SILENCE. (The Courts have concluded that sectarian prayer, as part of City Coun cil Meetings, is not permitted under the Constitution).

POSTINGS: The City Clerk posted Orders of Adjournment of the December 14, 2021, meeting and the Agenda of the January 11 , 2022, meeting in accordance with State Law and El Cajon City/Housing Autho rity/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Policy.

Joint Meeting: El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/ January 11, 2022 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - 2 - 3:00 p.m.

PRESENTATIONS: None

AGENDA CHANGES: None

CONSENT ITEMS: (1 – 8)

MOTION BY ORTIZ, SECOND BY KENDRICK, to APPROVE Consent Items 1 to 8.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

1. Minutes of El Cajon City Council/ Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Meetings

Approves Minutes of the December 14 , 20 21, Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/ Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency.

2. Warrants

Approves payment of Warrants as submitted by the Finance Department.

3. Approval of Reading Ordinances by Title only

Approves the reading by title and waive s the reading in full of all Ordinances on the Agenda.

4. Ratification of Board of Supervisors Appointment to Gillespie Field Deve lopment Council

Ratify the reappointment of Phyllis Trombi to the Gillespie Field Development Council by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.

5. Award of Fleet Fueling Services

Adopts Resolution No. 001-22 to award a contract to Cardlock Fuel Systems, LLC dba SC Fuels (SCF) for Fleet Fueling Services in the estimated amount of $530,000 for the initial one-year term, with four additional one-year renewal options.

Joint Meeting: El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/ January 11, 2022 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - 3 - 3:00 p.m.

CONSENT ITEMS: (Continued)

6. Award of Bid No. 010-22 – Median & Rights-of-Way Maintenance

Adopts Resolution No. 002 -22 to Approve Plans and Specifications for Median & Rights-of-Way Maintenance, Bid No. 010-22; and Resolution No. 003-22 to Award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, GeoCal Environmental Management & Landscaping, in the amount of $103,491.24 for the initial one -year term, with up to four additional one-year renewal options.

7. CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling Program

That the City Council adopts Resolution No. 004-22 to:

1. Authorize the City Manager to apply for Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program funds in the amount of $25 ,787 from the State of California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle);

2. Appropriate Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program funds in the amount of $25,787 for Recycled Beverage Container diversion; and

3. Authorize the City Manager, or such person designated by the City Manager, to execute the Payment Program agreement and all such other documents necessary to obtain the Beverage Container Recycling funds, in such form as approved by the City Manager with approval of the City Attorney.

8. Award of Bid No. 014-22 – Overlay 2022

Adopts Resolution No. 005-22 to Approve Plans and Specifications for Overlay 2022, Bid No. 014-22; and Resolution No. 006-22 to Award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Superior Ready Mix Concrete, LP dba SRM Contracting & Paving, in the amount of $2,519,995.47.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Suzanne Hansen spoke in favor of the mask mandate.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None

PUBLIC HEARINGS: None

Joint Meeting: El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/ January 11, 2022 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - 4 - 3:00 p.m.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

9. Veterans Memorial Location

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council provides additional feedba ck and directs staff on possible Veterans Memorial development options.

DISCUSSION

Director of Parks & Recreation, Frank Carson, provided detailed information of the Item.

Discussion ensued among Council and Staff concerning the following:
 Engaging the Veterans in the community for input;
 Concerns of vandalism if the Veterans Memorial is placed in the Prescott Promenade;
 Fundraiser ideas; and
 City Council’s preferred location is in front of the Police Department.

No comments were received for the Item.

10. Update on Expenditures Related to the American Rescue Plan Act

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council receives the report and provides feedback.

DISCUSSION

City Manager Mitchell provided detailed information of the Item.

Discussion ensued among Council and Staff concerning the following:
 Business Grant Program for those not previously eligible;  Identify goals for available money; and
 Surplus funds could be allocated towards economic development.

No comments were received for the Item.

Joint Meeting: El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/ January 11, 2022 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - 5 - 3:00 p.m.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: (Continued)

11. Downtown El Cajon Business Partners' Annual Report

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council receives the annual report and provides feedback.

DISCUSSION

City Manager Mitchell provided d etailed information of the Item, and announced that Cathy Zeman from the Downtown El Cajon Business Partners was present to answer questions from the City Council.

Discussion ensued among Council, Ms. Zeman and Staff concerning the following:
 Increase the Clean and Safe funds;
 Clarification that the Downtown Business Partners only take care of the business district, not the entire City;
 Proposed partnership with LiveNation to better promote the downtown restaurants;
 Utilize current surplus of funds of the Business Partners to encourage new businesses in the downtown area;
 Request for diversity in downtown El Cajon; and
 Request to utilize the lawn area in front of The Magnolia.

No comments were received for the Item.

COMMISSION REPORTS: None

ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS:

SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors; SANDAG – Audit Committee; LAFCO.

12. Council Activities Report/Comments

Report as submitted.

Joint Meeting: El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/ January 11, 2022 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - 6 - 3:00 p.m.

ACTIVITIES REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:

13. COUNCILMEMBER STEVE GOBLE
MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Board); East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority Board; Chamber of Commerce – Government Affairs Committee; SANDAG – Board of Directors – Alternate; SANDAG Public Safety Committee – Alternate; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate.

Council Activities Report/Comments.

In addition to the submitted report, Councilmember Goble stated the East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority Board would move their meeting from February to May 2022.

14. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.

Council Activities Report/Comments.

Report as stated.

15. DEPUTY MAYOR MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.

Council Activities Report/Comments.

Report as submitted.

16. COUNCILMEMBER PHIL ORTIZ
League of California Cities, San Diego Division; East County Economic Development Council; MTS (Metropolitan T ransit System Board) – Alternate; East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority Board – Alternate; Chamber of Commerce – Government Affairs Committee – Alternate.

Council Activities Report/Comments.

Report as submitted.

Joint Meeting: El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/ January 11, 2022 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - 7 - 3:00 p.m.

JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS: None

GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: None

ORDINANCES: FIRST READING - None

ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION

17. Zoning Code Amendment No. 2021-0002

RECOMMENDATION:

That Mayor Wells requests the City Clerk to recite the title.

DISCUSSION

No comments were received for the Item.

The City Clerk recited the title of the ordinance for a second reading.

An Ordinance to Amend Title 17 of the El Cajon Municipal Code to Update the City's Zoning Code Including Ad opting Additional Objective Standards for New Development.

MOTION BY KENDRICK, SECOND BY ORTIZ, to Adopt Ordinance No. 5113, to Amend Title 17 of the El Cajon Municipal Code to Update the City's Zoning Code Including Adopting Additional Objective Standards for New Development.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

18. Amendment to Chapter 8.24 - Garbage, Rubbish and Refuse Ordinance

RECOMMENDATION:

That Mayor Wells requests the City Clerk to recite the title.

DISCUSSION

No comments were received for the Item.

Joint Meeting: El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/ January 11, 2022 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - 8 - 3:00 p.m.

ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION (Item 18 – Continued)

The City Clerk recited the title of the ordinance for a second reading.

An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 8.24 of the El Cajon Municipal Code to Further Regulate the Disposal of Organic Waste from Residential and Commercial Sources.

MOTION BY KENDRICK, S ECOND BY ORTIZ, to Adopt Ordinance No. 5114, to Amend Chapter 8.24 of the El Cajon Municipal Code to Further Regulate the Disposal of Organic Waste from Residential and Commercial Sources.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

CLOSED SESSIONS:

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency adjourned Closed Session as follows:

19. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivisi on (d) of Government Code section 54956.9:

National Prescription Opiate Litigation, 1:17-md-2804 (N.D. Ohio)

MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY ORTIZ, t o ADJOURN to Closed Session at 3:57 p.m.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION AT 4:15 p.m.

City Attorney Foley reported the following actions:
 Direction given to negotiators.

Adjournment: Mayor Wells adjourned the Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/ Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency held this 11th day of January, 20 22, at 4:16 p.m., to Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.

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ANGELA L. CORTEZ, CMC
City Clerk/Secretary

City of El Cajon
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CITY OF EL CAJON

REDISTRICTING MEETING

MINUTES

EL CAJON, CALIFORNIA

January 22, 2022

The Redistricting Meeting of the City of El Cajon, held Saturday, January 22, 2022, was called to order by Mayor Wells at 10:31 a.m., at El Cajon Valley High School, 1035 East Madison Avenue, El Cajon, California.

R O L L C A L L
Councilmembers present: Goble, Kendrick and Ortiz
Mayor Pro Tem present: Metschel
Mayo present: Wells
Other Officers present: Mitchell, City Manager
Foley, City Attorney/General Counsel
Cortez, City Clerk

PUBLIC HEARING:

1. Redistricting Hearing to Receive Public Input regarding Draft Election District Maps Received and the City Council’s Selection of a Map

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

1. Receives a report from City staff about the redistricting process;

2. Receives a presentation about submitted draft maps and associated demographics;

3. Opens the Public Hearing to receive testimony;

4. Closes the Public Hearing;

5. Selects a City Council District Election Map; and

6. Directs Staff to return with an ordinance, and any other actions needed, to adopt the selected map at its February 8, 2022, meeting.

DISCUSSION

Mayor Wells introduced the Assistant to the City Manager, David Richards, who stated that per the request of the PANA Group, Arabic, Dari and Pashtoo translators were made available by the City for those requiring live translation.

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PUBLIC HEARING: (Continued)

Only the Arabic translators, May Hlaihel and Clara Younan were utilized.

Mr. Richards stated that seven (7) emails had been received since the November 4, 2021 meeting, and those have been provided to the City Council. Mr. Ri chards provided a review of the redistricting process, and stated that the City received 13 map submissions for consideration. In addition, Mr. Richards stated that the map selected during the current meeting, will be adopted at the February 8, 2022, 7:00 p.m. meeting.

Mr. Richards provided information on the City’s compl iance w ith the FAIR MAPS Act (FMA) and, in many cases, its efforts to exceed FMA requirements regarding the Public Hearings time and locations, translation to languages required by the FMA and the additional languages provided by the City. Information was given on translated materials as required by the Secretary of State (SOS), and t he additional languages the City translated to. Mr. Richards also overviewed the City ’s extensive outreach to the community in regards to social media post, e-notifications, press releases, flyers, banners, presentations to community groups, announcements during City Council meetings and notices posted and published. The City also exceed ed the average redistricting timeline for a municipality in San Diego with an of 3 months for other cities to 7 months for El Cajon’s process to provide more time for the community to gather information and participate.

National Demographics Consultant, Shannon Kelly stated that the current City of El Cajon map is in compliance of the requirements by the Federal Voter’s Rights Act , State of California criteria and other traditional redistricting principles. Ms. Kelly mentioned that all submitted maps were accepted, but she stated a few of the maps had some area of concern in regards to compactness and geographic continuity, two principles that are part of the rules and goals of redistricting.

Mayor Wells opened the Public Hearing.

1. Paul Circo, submitted map 107 to clean up lines of the current map.

2. Yasmeen Obeid, representing Majdal Center, stated that the Arab community consider their gathering places as important as their residence and shopping locations, and spoke in support of map 112.

3. Ramah Awad, representing Majdal Center, spoke in support of map 112.

4. Jeanine Erikat, spoke in support of map 112.

5. Sarah Farouq, representing Majdal Center, spoke in support of map 112.

6. Jalal Hussain, via an Arabic translator, an El Cajon resident, spoke in support of map 112.

7. Jake Kane, Fletcher Hills resident spoke against map 111, which would divide the Fletcher Hills community, if a new map is to be selected, he suggest map 106.

8. Mohamed Erekat, representing Majdal Center, spoke in support of map 112.

City of El Cajon
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PUBLIC HEARING: (Continued)

9. Kay LeMenager spoke in support of map 101 and spoke against map 108 which turns District 3 into District 4 and viceversa.

10. Anna Holmes spoke in support of the current map.

11. Asia Areigat, representing Majdal Center, spoke in support of map 112.

12. Basem Obeid, via an Arabic translator, stated he dines and shops in El Cajon.

13. Mumtaz Momand, Deputy Director of Afghan Community Culture Center, spoke in support of map 112.

14. Thobital Khateeb, via an Arabic translator, spoke in support of map 112.

15. Husam A. spoke in support of the current map.

16. Rima Alkhateeb, representing Majdal Center, spoke in support of map 112.

17. Hisham Alkhateeb, spoke in support of map 112.

18. Mohammed Tuama, spoke in support of maps 108 and 109.

19. Ashraf Kadoh, representing Majdal Center, spoke in support of map 112.

MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY METCHEL, to CLOSE the Public Hearing.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

Councilmember Goble requested that Consultant Shannon Kelly review all the maps and state whether or not they are within the guidelines established by the State and Federal laws.

Ms. Kelly stated the following:

Map No. 100 – No concerns
Map No. 101 – Compactness and some continuity concerns
Map No. 102 – Compactness and some continuity concerns
Map No. 103 – Compactness and some continuity concerns
Map No. 104 – Compactness and some continuity concerns
Map No. 105 – Compactness and some continuity concerns
Map No. 106 – No concerns
Map No. 107 – No concerns
Map No. 108 – No concerns
Map No. 109 – No concerns
Map No. 110 – No concerns
Map No. 111 – No concerns
Map No. 112 – Compactness and some continuity concerns

Councilmember Goble stated he considered or measured the submitted maps against the current map, which is well balanced.

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PUBLIC HEARING: (Continued)

Conversation ensued amongst Councilmembers regarding the following issues:
 Discussion of maps submitted;
 Concern for the shape of map 112;
 Encouraged constituents to reach out to any Councilmember regardin g any problem;
 Minimal shift in demographics, as per the Census data;  Changes to other maps such as the County, Assembly, Congress maps that may affect the City;
 Other communities of interest, such as people dealing with traffic issues on District 4; and
 Map 107 is very similar to the current map.

MOTION BY KENDRICK, SECOND BY METCHEL, to ADOPT the existing map at the February 8, 2022 meeting.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

Adjournment: Mayor Wells adjourned the Redistricting Meeting of the City of El at 11:50 a.m.

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ANGELA L. CORTEZ, CMC
City Clerk

City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 4.

DATE: February 8, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Marisol Thorn, Director of Human Resources
SUBJECT: Revisions to the Communications Center Manager Classification and Salary RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approves and authorizes the changes to the Communications Center Manager Classification as stated in the staff report and described in the attached documents.

BACKGROUND:

Staff recommends changes to the Communications Center Manager Classification for the Police Department in an effort to align pay and minimum requirements with the local comparable job market. Specifically, staff recommends the following changes:

Increasing the minimum required years of supervisory experience from one year to two years,
Adding a required educational component to the minimum requirements, and Adjust the pay range by 15%.

The specific changes to the classification specification and pay range, which have been reviewed by the El Cajon Mid-Management Employees Group, are found in the attached documents.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Impacts to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Police Department Annual Budget are being evaluated for possible mitigation. If necessary, a budget amendment may be requested as part of the Mid-Year Budget Adjustment Report.

Prepared By: Marisol Thorn, Director of Human Resources Reviewed By:

Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
Proposed Classification Specification
Proposed Classification Specification Track Changes Version Bargaining Group: MMPEG

CITY OF EL CAJON
Communications Center Manager
Classified Service

CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION

Function:

Under administrative direction, plans, coordinates, and directs the work of the Police Department’s Communications Division; performs related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the highest -level classification in the Police Dispatcher series. The incumbent plans, organizes, and directs the work of the Communications Center through subordinate shift supervisors. Incumbents in this position serve a one-year probationary period (If the incumbent does not meet the educational requirements upon hire, the probationary period is up to two years but no less than one-year).

Representative Duties:
 Plans, coordinates, and directs the work of Communications Center staff through subordinate supervisors;
 trains, supervises, and evaluates subordinate supervisors;  monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures;
 recommends service and staffing levels;
 analyzes, develops, and implements communication and technical services policies and procedures;
 compiles and analyzes data and makes recommendations regarding equipment needs;
 prepares, administers, and monitors the division budget;  participates in the selection of staff, evaluates performance, counsels employees, and initiates disciplinary action as appropriate;
 receives and responds to citizen complaints and questions regarding the Communications Center;
 orders equi pment and furnishings for the Communication Center and arranges maintenance;
 monitors inventory and readiness of portable and mobile radios; City of El Cajon
Communications Center Manager

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 maintains operational readiness of subordinate positions in the event of necessary relief;
 coordinates communication needs for the department and City events, e.g., D.U.I. check points, special details, Mother Goose Parade;
 creates CAD system and telephone data reports and surveillance video CDs upon request;
 represents the Police Department at professional meetings an d in the community as assigned.

Contacts and Relationships:

Contacts are varied and include department supervisors and employees, the general public, and other law enforcement agencies.

Accountability:

The employee is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the Communications Center in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and with applicable laws and regulations.

Working Conditions:

Essentially all of the employee’s time is working indoors in a standard office setting; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends and may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

Experience:

Five (5) years experience in a computer -aided dispatcher environment, which includes experience in dispatching, answering emergency and routine calls for service, and public contact work. Two years supervisory experience is required.

Education:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in communications, criminal justice, public or business administration, or a related field.

Applicants who do not possess a degree must have the equivalent to the complet ion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course work and must submit a degree educational plan to be approved by Human Resources and the Chief of Police . The educational plan must outline in detail the degree major, list of all completed course work toward said degree, and include a timeline illustrating the remaining courses to be completed for successful achievement of the degree. Completion of a bachelor’s degree program within 2 years of appointment is a prerequisite of passing probation.

City of El Cajon
Communications Center Manager

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Physical Condition:

Shall possess the physical, mental and emotional ability to perform the essential duties of the position without the threat of hazard to self or others.

Employee requires sufficient mobility to work in an office setting; stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; operate office equipment including use of a computer keyboard; ability to communicate verbally to exchange information; see in normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens, prin ted documents, and overhead presentations, and to operate dispatching equipment; and hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Abilities/Skills/Knowledge:
 Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of subordinate employees and other assigned staff;
 ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;  ability to supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff;  ability to effectively analyze and adopt a course of action in emergency situations;  ability to analyze problems and employ corrective measures;  ability to deal tactfully with the public and law enforcement personnel;  considerable knowledge of operational principles and practices of a police radio - telephone (911) emergency communications and dispatch system;  knowledge of departmental polices and procedures and applicable laws and municipal codes;
 knowledge of Public Records Act and protocols for the release of public information;
 knowledge of the Police Department’s organizational structure.

Special Requirements:

Possession of or ability to obtain, prior to employment, a valid Class C drivers license with a safe driving record. Completion of the Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified Basic Dispatcher Course. Possession of a POST Dispatch Supervisor Certificate is preferred.

Established: 08/2008
Reviewed by City Manager: 08/19/2008
Approved by City Council: 08/26/2008

CITY OF EL CAJON

Communications Center Manager

Classified Service
Bargaining Group: MMPEG

CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION

Function: Under administrative direction, plans, coordinates, and directs the work of the Police Department’s Communications Division; performs related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the highest -level classification in the Police Dispatcher series. The incumbent plans, organizes, and directs the work of the Communications Center through subordinate shift supervisors. Incumbents in this position serve a one-year probationary period. If the incumbent does not meet the educational requirements upon hire, the probationary period is up to two years but no less than one-year.

Representative Duties:

 Plans, coordinates, and directs the work of Communications Center staff through subordinate supervisors;
 trains, supervises, and evaluates subordinate supervisors;  monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures;
 recommends service and staffing levels;
 analyzes, develops, and implements communication and technical services policies and procedures;
 compiles and analyzes data and makes recommendations regarding equipment needs;
 prepares, administers, and monitors the division budget;  participates in the selection of staff, evaluates performance, counsels employees, and initiates disciplinary action as appropriate;
 receives and responds to citizen complaints and questions regarding the Communications Center;
 orders equipment and furnishings for the Communication Center and arranges maintenance;
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Communications Center Manager

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 monitors inventory and readiness of portable and mobile radios;  maintains operational readiness of subordinate positions in the event of necessary relief;
 maintains cell-phone and pager contracts and inventories;  coordinates communication needs for the department and City events, e.g., D.U.I. check points, special details, Mother Goose Parade;
 creates CAD system and telephone data reports and surveillance video CDs upon request;
 represents the Police Department at professional meetings and in the community as assigned.

Contacts and Relationships: Contacts are varied and include department supervisors and employees, the general public, and other law enforcement agencies.

Accountability: The employee is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the Communications Center in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and with applicable laws and regulations.

Working Conditions: Essentially all of the employee’s time is working indoors in a standard office setting; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends and may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

Experience: Five (5) years experience in a computer-aided dispatcher environment, which includes experience in dispatching, answering emergency and routine calls for service, and public contact work. One Two years supervisory experience is required.

Education:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in communications, criminal justice, public or business administration, or a related field.

Applicants who do not possess a degree must have the equivalent to the comp letion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course work and must submit a degree educational plan to be approved by Human Resources and the Chief of Police . The educational plan must outline in detail the degree major, list of all completed course work toward said degree, and include a timeline illustrating the remaining courses to be completed for successful achievement of the degree. Completion of a bachelor’s degree program within 2 years of appointment is a prerequisite of passing probation.

Physical Condition: Shall possess the physical, me ntal and emotional ability to perform the essential duties of the position without the threat of hazard to self or others.

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Employee requires sufficient mobility to work in an office setting; stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; operate office equipment including use of a computer keyboard; ability to communicate verbally to exchange information; see in normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens, printed documents, and overhead presentations, and to operate dispatching equipment; and hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Abilities/Skills/Knowledge:

 Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of subordinate employees and other assigned staff;
 ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;  ability to supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff;  ability to effectively analyze and adopt a course of action in emergency situations;  ability to analyze problems and employ corrective measures;  ability to deal tactfully with the public and law enforcement personnel;  considerable knowledge of operational principles and practices of a police radio - telephone (911) emergency communications and dispatch system;  knowledge of departmental polices and procedures and app licable laws and municipal codes;
 knowledge of Public Records Act and protocols for the release of public information;
 knowledge of the Police Department’s organizational structure.

Special Requirements: Possession of or ability to obtain, prior to employment, a valid Class C drivers license with a safe driving record. Completion of the Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified Basic Dispatcher Course. Possession of a POST Dispatch Supervisor Certificate is preferred.

Established: 08/2008
Reviewed by City Manager: 08/19/2008
Approved by City Council: 08/26/2008
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MODIFICATION TO SALARY SCHEDULE

Represented EMPLOYEE salary schedule shall be amended as follows:

1. Effective February 7, 2022 15% market adjustment.

CLASSIFICATIONS Salary Range Effective
February 7, 2022
Step A Step E

(Hourly) (Hourly)
Communications Center Manager 111.6 $44.91 $54.71

2. 2.5% general increase to all represented classifications effective the first paycheck issued in July 2022.

CLASSIFICATIONS Salary Range Effective
July 2022
Step A Step E

(Hourly) (Hourly)
Communications Center Manager 112.6 $46.03 $56.08

City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 5.

DATE: February 8, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Morgan Foley, City Attorney
SUBJECT: City Attorney Staff Members
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, appointing the professional staff of the City Attorney’s Department effective February 8, 2022.

BACKGROUND:

The office of the City Attorney is staffed by principals and associates of the municipal law department of the law offices of McDougal, Love, Boehmer, Foley, Lyon & Mitchell. These appointments periodically change with the departures and additions of personnel, and this action is necessary to update the list of current staff.

Attachments
Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. __-22

RESOLUTION APPOINTING CITY ATTORNEY STAFF

OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:

The City Attorney staff members are appointed, effective February 8, 202 2, as follows:

Morgan L. Foley, City Attorney

M. Anne Cirina, Assistant City Attorney

Cory R. Lacy, Assistant City Attorney

Jennifer M. Lyon, Assistant City Attorney

Barbara C. Luck, Staff Attorney

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City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 6.

DATE: February 8, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Mike Moulton, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: 2018 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) - Funded by the Office of Homeland Security
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council takes the following actions:

2. BACKGROUND:

Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) is funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and administered by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. Through a partnership with the Office of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection/Border Patrol, and several local law enforcement agencies, the Stonegarden mission is to:
disrupt and degrade targeted transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), expand opportunities to work cooperatively with several regional agencies on border-related crime, and
maximize intelligence gathering and enforcement opportunities targeting drug and weapons smuggling, criminal transportation cells, and other border-related crime.

Multi-agency operations, funded through OPSG, will saturate areas known to be used by transnational drug and smuggling groups. The large law enforcement presence will serve as a criminal deterrent and help to maintain secure borders. These operations promote cooperation in the region and lead to drug and vehicle seizures, as well as arrests. These multi-agency operations include target-based, intelligence-led operations, high-profile saturation patrols, undercover operations, and interdiction details. The primary areas of focus will be the I-8 egress and the surrounding feeder roads and areas. The El Cajon Police Department will utilize the OPSG funding for overtime, fringe benefits, and mileage costs, in order to participate in these coordinated operations.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The 2018 Stonegarden grant will provide $25,000 in funding to the Police Special Revenue Fund (225900) and will not impact the General Fund. No matching funds are required for this grant. These funds will be used by the El Cajon Police Department for the projects listed above or as modified in the grant workbook and approved by the granting agency.

Prepared By: Jennifer Lytle, Management Analyst
Reviewed By: Mike Moulton, Police Chief
Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 7.

DATE: February 8, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
SUBJECT: TransNet Funding for MTS Operations
RECOMMENDATION:

BACKGROUND:

In 2004, two-thirds of San Diego County voters (or approximately 1.2 million voters) approved an extension of the TransNet sales tax ordinance. TransNet included an expenditure plan which gave voters assurances that funds would be spent to improve specific highways, perform other capital improvements, and fund mass transit bus and trolley services. The expenditure plan specifically called out that 8.1% of TransNet revenue would be allocated to MTS for its operation. The TransNet revenue stream makes up approximately 10% of MTS’s operational revenue.

Because SANDAG’s revenue projects were inflated, SANDAG provided notice that it would not forward 8.1% of TransNet revenue to MTS, despite the expenditure plan approved by voters in 2004. Since then, SANDAG and MTS staff have met and developed a plan that would ensure MTS would be made whole for the next eight years. Furthermore, SANDAG agreed to look to other regional resources to extend that funding timeline.

Although this is good news for the region, this verbal agreement still does not meet the wishes of the voters that supported TransNet in 2004. Staff has prepared a resolution that calls on the SANDAG Board of Directors to fully fund MTS according to the expenditure plan approved by the voters.

Prepared By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Reviewed By: N/A
Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. __-22

RESOLUTION OF THE EL CAJON CITY COUNCIL CALLING ON THE

SANDAG BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO CONTINUE FUNDING

SAN DIEGO METROPOLITAN TRANSIT SYSTEM SERVICES
WITH 8.1 PERCENT OF TRANSNET REVENUE AND TO

FOLLOW THE EXPLICIT DIRECTION GIVEN BY THE VOTERS IN

SAN DIEGO COUNTY THAT APPROVED THE
2004 TRANSNET EXPENDITURE PLAN

WHEREAS, the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System ( "MTS") provides mass transit services to City of El Cajon (the "City") residents and serves the greater San Diego region by operating a regional system of buses and trolleys, serving an average of 88 million riders annually, and within the City, MTS offers riders approximately two- hundred bus stops and three trolley stops; and

WHEREAS, a 2019 Economic Impact Study of MTS prepared by Point Loma Nazarene University indicated a per capita ridership rate of 32.9 rides per person in El Cajon, confirming that a significant number of El Cajon residents rely on the MTS transit system to get to and from work, family, grocery stores, and health provider appointments; and

WHEREAS, a reduction in operating funds will likely negatively impact transit frequencies and system reliability, thereby reducing transit effectiveness to the detriment of El Cajon residents; and

WHEREAS, in 200 4 San Diego County voters approved the reauthorization of the TransNet sales tax along with SANDAG’s expenditure plan for these tax revenues , which plan provides that 8.1% of TransNet sales tax revenues are to be used for operations of TransNet funded mass transit services; and

WHEREAS, the voter -approved amount of TransNet funding makes up approximately 10% of the current MTS services budget, making the MTS system reliant upon TransNet funding from SANDAG to deliver efficient and reliable mass transit to El Cajon residents; and

WHEREAS, due to TransNet revenue shortfalls, the SANDAG Board of Directors has indicated that the 8.1% TransNet fund planned for mass transit projects and, in particular, the MTS transit system, will cease to be available to MTS, which would have a devastating impact on MTS and its ability to provide these vital transportation services to the region’s most vulnerable residents.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:

1. The El Cajon City Council hereby calls on the SANDAG Board of Directors to follow the explicit direction given by San Diego County voters and to continue funding projects and programs identified in the TransNet Expenditure Plan, including the provision of 8.1% of TransNet revenue for TransNet created transit services.

2. That SANDAG work to resolve the shortfall in the 8.1% TransNet fund so that these vital services promised to the voters will continue to operate to the benefit of the entire region.

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City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 8.

DATE: February 8, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Mayor Wells
SUBJECT: Council Activity Report
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council accepts and files the following report of Council/Mayor activities attended during the current agenda period.

BACKGROUND:

Government Code Section 53232.3(d) requires members of a legislative body to provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency at the next regular meeting of the legislative body.

REPORT:

Since the last City Council meeting, I have attended the following events on behalf of the City of El Cajon:

January 22, 2022 – City Council Redistricting Meeting
January 27, 2022 – Policy Advisory Committee Appointments East County Mayors Meeting January 27, 2022 – Priority Goal-Setting Workshop
January 28, 2022 – SANDAG Board of Directors Meeting
January 31, 2022 – RTFH Intergovernmental Round Table
February 8, 2022 – Attend City Council Meeting(s)
I am available to answer questions.

Submitted By: Bill Wells, Mayor
City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 9.

DATE: February 8, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Councilmember Goble
SUBJECT: COUNCILMEMBER STEVE GOBLE
MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Board); East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority Board; Chamber of Commerce – Government Affairs Committee; SANDAG – Board of Directors – Alternate; SANDAG Public Safety Committee – Alternate; METRO
Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council accepts and files the following report of Council/Mayor activities attended during the current agenda period.

BACKGROUND:

REPORT:

Since the last City Council meeting, I have attended the following events on behalf of the City of El Cajon:

January 21, 2022 - SANDAG Public Safety Meeting
January 21, 2022 - Email to Shanna re: status of permit January 24, 2022 - Email to Gary B re: status of permit January 24, 2022 - Emails to MTS re: SANDAG proposal
January 26, 2022 - East County Chamber Lunch n Learn Meeting January 27, 2022 - City Council Goal Workshop
January 28, 2022 - Meeting @ Allen Airways re: County WFO January 28, 2022 - Question from Frank @ Cafe Bella re: grant January 31, 2022 - Emails with Patrick H re: Traffic on Bluebell February 1, 2022 - Chamber Gov't Affairs Meeting
February 1, 2022- Phone call w/City Manager re: County WFO February 2, 2022 - Emails to Zeb @ Rock Church re: Dec programs February 3, 2022 - Meeting w/Sup. Anderson
February 4, 2022 - Chamber First Friday Breakfast
February 7, 2022 - Gillespie Field Aviators Press Conference February 7, 2022 - Meeting with City Manager
February 8, 2022 - County Hearing on WFO
February 8, 2022 - City Council Meeting(s)
I am available to answer questions.

Submitted By: Steve Goble, Councilmember
City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 10.

DATE: February 8, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Councilmember Kendrick
SUBJECT: COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council accepts and files the following report of Council/Mayor activities attended during the current agenda period.

BACKGROUND:

REPORT:

Since the last City Council meeting, I have attended the following events on behalf of the City of El Cajon:

January 27, 2022 – Heartland Fire Communications Meeting January 27, 2022 – Priority Goal-Setting Workshop
February 3, 2022 – Metro Wastewater JPA Meeting
February 8, 2022 – Attend City Council Meeting(s)
I am available to answer questions.

Submitted By: Gary Kendrick, Mayor Pro Tem
City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 11.

DATE: February 8, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Deputy Mayor Metschel
SUBJECT: DEPUTY MAYOR MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council accepts and files the following report of Council/Mayor activities attended during the current agenda period.

BACKGROUND:

REPORT:

Since the last City Council meeting, I have attended the following events on behalf of the City of El Cajon:

January 27, 2022 – Priority Goal-Setting Workshop
February 8, 2022 – Attend City Council Meeting(s)
I am available to answer questions.

Submitted By: Michelle Metschel, Councilmember
City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 12.

DATE: February 8, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Councilmember Ortiz
SUBJECT: COUNCILMEMBER PHIL ORTIZ
League of California Cities, San Diego Division; East County Economic Development Council; MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Board) – Alternate; East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority Board – Alternate; Chamber of Commerce – Government Affairs Committee – Alternate.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council accepts and files the following report of Council/Mayor activities attended during the current agenda period.

BACKGROUND:

REPORT:

Since the last City Council meeting, I have attended the following events on behalf of the City of El Cajon:

January 26, 2022 – BIA Panel discussion, YGen Event
January 27, 2022 – East County Young Professionals Event January 27, 2022 – Priority Goal-Setting Workshop
January 28, 2022 – Working Families Ordinance informational meeting February 3, 2022 – Working Families Ordinance Meeting w/Supervisor Anderson - City of El Cajon
February 8, 2022 – Attend City Council Meeting(s)
I am available to answer questions.

Submitted By: Phil Ortiz, Councilmember

El Cajon City CouncilFebruary 8, 2022

El Cajon City Council
February 8, 2022