CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING AUTHORITY AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE EL CAJON
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Council Chamber
200 Civic Center Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
Agenda
JUNE 14, 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 BY GIRL SCOUT TROOP 5937, AND MOMENT OF
SILENCE
POSTINGS: The City Clerk posted Orders of Adjournment of the May 24, 2022, Meeting and the Agenda of the June 14, 2022, Meeting in accordance to State Law and Council/Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS:
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 May 24, 2022, Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency.
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. 2021 Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) - Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Award
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to accept the 2021 Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant in the amount of $52,033 and execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds; and
1. Appropriates funding to purchase a Foster & Freeman Uniform Polarized Light Tunnel and CSU mounting plate for $3,721, five (5) Microsoft Surface Pro 8 with Pen for $12,594, the Mideo Casework Crime Scene and JusticeTrax integration software for $33,460, and overtime funding of $2,258 for three (3) Forensic Evidence Technicians.
2. 5. Accepting the Fanita Drive Emergency Storm Damage Repair Project as complete.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to accept the Fanita Drive Emergency Storm Drain Project as complete, directs the City Clerk to record a notice of completion, and approves the final project cost.
6. Rejection of RFP No. 013-22 – Command Vehicle
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next resolution, in order, to reject the sole proposal.
7. January – March 2022 Quarterly Treasurer’s Report
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ending March 31, 2022.
8. General Municipal Election - November 8, 2022
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, in connection with the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election:
Resolution calling and giving notice of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election for the election of Mayor, and one Member of the City Council of the City of El Cajon for District No. 1, for complete four-year terms to expire December 2026;
1. Resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors to consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election on November 8, 2022;
2. Resolution adopting regulations for candidates calling for prepayment for a 200-word Candidate's Statement; and
3. Resolution adopting regulations to resolve a tie vote for the City Council Election by lot.
4. 9. Award of Bid No. 017-22 – Pedestrian Safety Improvements
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to:
Approve Plans and Specifications for the Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project, Bid No. 017-22;
1. Find the first low bidder, LB Civil Construction (LBCI), non-responsive for the reason set forth in the agenda report; and
2. Award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Baker Electric & Renewables, LLC., in the amount of $209,576.
3. 10. Water Safety Event Grant
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council accepts, appropriates, and expends grant funding for a water safety event.
11. Contract Amendment for Professional Building Support Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next resolution, in order, to authorize an amendment to the existing Agreement for Professional Services with Esgil, LLC to extend for one year in the annual amount of $300,000, with the option to renew for two additional one-year terms.
12. El Cajon Professional Firefighters' Association: Side Letter Limited to Clean-up
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves and authorizes the terms and conditions of the Limited Clean-up Side Letter Agreement between the City and the El Cajon Professional Firefighters' Association (ECPFF).
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:
13. Fiscal Year 2022-23 Preliminary Annual Budget
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council, Housing Authority, and the City of El Cajon as Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency receives information related to the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 Preliminary Annual Budget.
14. Compensation for Executive and Unrepresented Employees (A-29), City Manager, and City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Mayor provides an oral report summarizing recommended changes in compensation for the City’s “local agency executives” and, following the report, that the City Council:
Approves the changes to City Council Policy A-29 described below and reflected in the attachment; and
1. Adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to approve the amendments to the employment contracts with the city manager and city attorney, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the amendments, substantially in the forms as presented.
2. 15. Options for Incentivizing Development of a Vacant Property at the Southwest Corner of Greenfield Drive and E. Main Street
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council considers options for incentivizing the development of a vacant property at the southwest corner of Greenfield Drive and E. Main Street and provides direction to staff.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors; SANDAG – Audit Committee, San Diego Division; LAFCO.
16. Council Activity Report
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
17. 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.
18. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
19. DEPUTY MAYOR MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
20. 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:
21. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: Aaron Morgan vs. City of El Cajon, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00012053-CU-PA-CTL
22. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9 - Four (4) potential cases: The Law Offices of Allan S. Field, on behalf of Noah Karmichael Steinbach; and the Frantz Law Group, on behalf of Abigail Reyes, Gabriel Reyes, and the Estate of Jiovanni Roman, have submitted Claims for Damages alleging losses suffered following a vehicular collision at an intersection maintained by the City of El Cajon
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 14th day of June 2022, is adjourned to Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.