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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
May 24, 2022
An Adjourned Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/ Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency, held Tuesday, May 24, 2022, was called to order by Mayor/Chair Bill Wells at 3:51 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 to honor the victims of the Uvalde, Texas School Shooting . (The Courts have concluded that sectarian prayer, as part of City Council Meetings, is not permitted under the Constitution).
POSTINGS: The City Clerk posted Orders of Adjournment of the May 10 , 202 2, meeting and the Agenda of the May 24, 2022, meeting in accorda nce with State Law and El Cajon City/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Policy.
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PRESENTATIONS:
El Cajon Downtown Business Partners
2022 San Diego County Fair
Homeless Services Video by CTE AME Pathways Students from El Cajon Valley High School
Mindful Moments with Human Resources - The Importance of Mental Health
AGENDA CHANGES: None
CONSENT ITEMS: (1 – 5)
1. Minutes of El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Meetings
Approve Minutes of the May 10, 2022, Meeting of the El Cajon City Council / Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency.
2. Warrants
Approve payment of Warrants as submitted by the Finance Department.
3. Approval of Reading Ordinances by Title Only
Approve the reading by title and waive s the reading in full of all Ordinances on the Agenda.
4. Adoption of the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) List of Proposed Projects for FY 2022-23
Adopt Resolution No. 042-22 to adopt the proposed List of Projects to be funded from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Local Streets and Roads Funding Program for Fiscal Year 2022 -23; and Direct City staff to submit to the California Tr ansportation Commission (CTC) a list of proposed projects to receive RMRA funding for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
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CONSENT ITEMS: (Continued)
PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:
5. Award of Bid No. 001-23 – Graffiti Abatement Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Counc il adopts the next Resolution, in order, to award the bid to the sole responsive, responsible bidder, Urban Corps of San Diego County (UCSDC), in the amount of $147,600 for the initial one -year term, with up to four additional one -year renewal options.
DISCUSSION
In answer to a question by Councilmember Goble, City Manager Mitchell clarified the amount for the award of the contract, and the subsequent renewal pricing.
Adopt Resolution No. 043 -22 to award the bid to the sole responsive, responsible bidder, Urban Corps of San Diego County (UCSDC), in the amount of $147,600 for the initial one-year term, with up to four additional one-year renewal options.
MOTION BY GOBLE, SECOND BY ORTIZ, to APPROVE Consent Items 1 to 5.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Patricia Wiley, representing El Cajon, County Community Library, invited the City Council to the Library’s Annual Membership meeting.
Recess called at 3:50 p.m.
Meeting called back to order at 3:58 p.m.
Councilmember Kendrick left the Chamber at 3:58 p.m.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
6. City Council Meeting Schedule
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council considers canceling its August 23, 2022 meeting.
DISCUSSION
City Manager Mitchell provided detailed information of the Item.
No public comment was received.
MOTION BY GOBLE, SECOND BY ORTIZ, to CANCEL the August 23, 2022 City Council meeting.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
7. East County Advanced Water Purification Program Informational Update
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the East County Advanced Water Purification Program Update.
DISCUSSION
Director of Public Works, Yazmin Arellano, provided detailed information of the Item.
Councilmember Goble provided information on pending issues such as:
The East Mission Gorge pump;
Sludge & grime residuals; and
Lower rates for customers.
No public comment was received.
No motion required as this was an informational Item only.
COMMISSION REPORTS: None
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ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS:
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors; SANDAG – Audit Committee; LAFCO.
8. Council Activities Report/Comments
Report as submitted.
ACTIVITIES REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
9. COUNCILMEMBER STEVE GOBLE
MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Board); East County Advance d Water Purification Joint Powers Authority Board; Chamber of Commerce – Government Affairs Committee; SANDAG – Board of Directors – Alternate; SANDAG Public Safety Co mmittee – Alternate; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
In addition to the submitted report, Councilmember Goble provided an update on the Meridian Church Sleeping Cabins project.
10. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communicatio ns; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
Report as submitted.
11. MAYOR PRO TEM MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; Heartland C ommunications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
Report as submitted.
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ACTIVITIES REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS: (Councilmembers)
12. COUNCILMEMBER PHIL ORTIZ
League of California Cities, San Diego Division; East County Economic Development Council; MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Board) – Alternate; East County Advance d Water Purification Joint Powers Authority Board – Alternate; Chamber of Commerce – Government Affairs Committee – Alternate.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
Report as submitted.
JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:
13. Senior Wastewater Billing Postponement Program
That the City Council directs staff to develop a Senior Wastewater Billing Postponement program for City Council consideration.
DISCUSSION
Councilmember Ortiz provided detailed information of the Item.
Conversation ensued amongst the City Council and staff regarding:
Request to review programs offered by the State;
Provide budget ideas for seniors; and
Qualification requirements.
No public comment was received.
MOTION BY ORTIZ, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to DIRECT staff to develop a Senior Wastewater Billing Postponement program for City Council consideration.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT (KENDRICK – Absent).
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: None
ORDINANCES: FIRST READING: None
ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION: None
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CLOSED SESSIONS:
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency adjourns to Closed Session as follows:
14. Closed Session - Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6.
Agency Designated Representatives:
Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager Marisol
Thorn, Director of Human Resources Clay
Schoen, Director of Finance
Unrepresented Employees:
Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Morgan L. Foley, City Attorney
Executive, Unrepresented and Confidential Employees
15. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9:
Sean N. Vent vs. City of El Cajon, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2019-00040676-CU-MC-CTL
City Attorney Foley stated a correction to I tem 14 to include City Manager Mitchell in the Agency Designated Representatives.
MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY ORTIZ, to ADJOURN to Closed
Session at 4:19 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT (KENDRICK – Absent).
RECONVENED to Open Session at 4:36 p.m.
City Attorney Foley reported the following actions:
Item 14: Direction given to negotiator on behalf of the City. Item 15: No reportable action taken.
Adjournment: Mayor Wells adjourned the Adjourned Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/ Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency held this 24th day of May, 2022, at 4:37 p.m., to Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.
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ANGELA L. CORTEZ, CMC
City Clerk/Secretary