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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
June 28, 2022
An Adjourned Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/ Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency, held Tuesday, June 28, 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
Cortez, City Clerk/Secretary
Other Officers absent: Foley, City Attorney/General Counsel
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG led by Mayor Wells and MOMENT OF SILENCE. (The Courts have concluded that sectarian pr ayer, as part of City Council Meetings, is not permitted under the Constitution).
POSTINGS: The City Clerk posted Orders of Adjournment of the June 14 , 202 2, meeting and the Agenda of the June 28, 2022, meeting in accordance with State Law and El Cajon City/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Policy.
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PRESENTATIONS:
1. Bike to Work Event Results
AGENDA CHANGES: None
City Manager Mitchell acknowledged Staff Attorney Barbara Luck’s attendance on behalf of City Attorney Foley.
CONSENT ITEMS: (1 – 4)
1. Minutes of El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Meetings
Approve Minutes of the June 14, 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 a ll Ordinances on the Agenda.
PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:
4. Contract Amendments for Street Sweeping Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to authorize amendments to the existing agreement for Street Sweeping Services with Cannon Pacific Services, LLC dba Pacific Sweeping (PS), in order to:
1. Approve the retroactive payment of prevailing wages in an amount not to exceed $150,000; and
2. Extend the term of the agreement from July 1, 2022 through and including June 30, 2023, and increase the Street Sweeping Services Contract in an amount not to exceed $160,000.
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CONSENT ITEMS: (Item 4 - Continued)
DISCUSSION
Councilmember Goble commented that due to lack of competition on the street service industry, pricing is not competitive. He added that this service may be performed by city staff in the future.
Adopt Resolution No. 055 -22 to authorize amendments to the existing agreement for Street Sweeping Services with Cannon Pacific Services, LLC dba Pacific Sweepin g (PS), in order to:
1. Approve the retroactive payment of prevailing wages in an amount not to exceed $150,000; and
2. Extend the term of the agreement from July 1, 2022 through and including June 30, 2023, and increase the Street Sweeping Services Contract in an amount not to exceed $160,000.
MOTION BY GOBLE, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to APPROVE Consent Items 1 to 4.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5. Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual City, Housing Authority, and Successor Agency Budgets
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council, Housing Authority, and the City of El Cajon as Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency hold a joint public hearing to consider the Fiscal Year 2022 -23 Prop osed Budgets. After closing the public hearing, staff recommends the following:
1. Acting as the City Council, individually adopt the following:
a) Resolution of the City of El Cajon Adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 -23 Annual Budget.
b) Resolution Approving and Adopting the Annual Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
c) Resolution Approving Designation of General Fund Balances.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Continued)
2. Acting as the Housing Authority Board of Directors, adopt Resolution titled:
Resolution of the El Cajon Housing Authority Adopting the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget.
3. Acting as the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors, adopt Resolution titled: Resolution of the City Council of the City Of El Cajon as the Successor Agency to the former El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Adopting the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget.
DISCUSSION
Finance Director, Clay Schoen and Senior Management Analyst, Autumn Reberger, provided detailed information of the Item.
Discussion ensued among Council and Staff concerning the following:
Broadway Creek Project;
Amount of reserves and what is the right amount to have; Economic uncertainty reserves;
Sales tax revenue;
Public improvements throughout the City; and
CALPERS obligations.
Mayor Wells opened the Public Hearing.
Malik Thorton spoke about citizens not having enough opportunities to speak on budget issues. He spoke about the homeless problems in the City.
MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY KENDRICK, to CLOSE the Public Hearing.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
MOTION BY ORTIZ, SECOND BY KENDRICK, to ADOPT Resolution No. 056-22, to ADOPT the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Budget;
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
MOTION BY ORTIZ, SECOND BY KENDRICK, to ADOPT Resolution No. 057-22, Approving and Adopting the Annual Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Continued)
MOTION BY ORTIZ, SECOND BY KENDRICK, to ADOPT Resolution No. 058-22, Approving Designation of General Fund Balances.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
MOTION BY ORTIZ, SECOND BY KENDRICK, to Acting as the Housing Authority Board of Directors, ADOPT Resolution No. ECHA -36 Adopting the Fiscal Year 202-23 Budget.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
MOTION BY ORTIZ, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to Acting as the
Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors, ADOPT Resolution No. SA 001 -22, Adopting the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
Recess called at 4:04 p.m.
Meeting called back to order at 4:10 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
6. Veterans Memorial Update
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the report and provides feedback to staff.
DISCUSSION
Director of Parks & Recreation, Frank Carson, provided detailed information of the Item.
Discussion ensued among Council and Staff concerning the following:
Reaching out to Veterans’ for input; and
Fund raiser options.
No public comment was received.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: (Continued)
7. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.16.020 of the El Cajon Municipal Code Regarding Salaries of Councilmembers and Mayor and a Resolution Adjusting the Cafeteria Benefit Allotment
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council considers:
1. Introducing an Ordinance amending Chapter 2.16.020 of the El Cajon Municipal Code (ECMC) related to salaries of Councilmembers and Mayor, and directs the City Clerk to read the title of the Ordinance; and
2. Adopting the next Resolution, in order, adjusting the cafeteria benefit allotment from $1,20 0 per month to $1,350 per month, effective January 2023, for Mayor and City Councilmembers.
DISCUSSION
City Manager Mitchell provided detailed information of the Item.
No public comment was received.
MOTION BY ORTIZ, to INTRODUCE the Ordinance was not completed as discussion ensued among Council and Staff concerning the following:
Offering a competitive salary and benefit package for future candidates; and Consideration to only increase the salary portion to 5% instead of the proposed 10%.
MOTION BY GOBLE, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to INTRODUCE an
Ordinance amending Chapter 2.16.020 of the El Cajon Municipal Code (ECMC) related to salaries of Councilmembers and Mayor, and directs the City Clerk to read the title of the Ordinance reducing the percentage of salary increase from 10% to 5%.
MOTION FAILED BY 3 TO 2 VOTE,
(WELLS, KENDRICK, ORTIZ Voting No).
The City Clerk recited the title of the ordinance for a first reading.
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 2.16.020 OF CHAPTER 2.16 AND ADDING A NEW SE CTION 2.16.020 OF CHAPTER 2.16 OF THE
EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE ADJUSTING SALARIES OF
COUNCILMEMBERS AND MAYOR EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2023
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: (Item 7 - Continued)
MOTION BY ORTIZ, SECOND BY KENDRICK, to INTRODUCE an
Ordinance amendi ng Chapter 2.16.020 of the El Cajon Municipal Code (ECMC) related to salaries of Councilmembers and Mayor, and directs the City Clerk to read the title of the Ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED BY 3 TO 2 VOTE,
(GOBLE, METSCHEL Voting No).
MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY KENDRICK, to ADOPTING Resolution No. 059 -22, adjusting the cafeteria benefit allotment from $1,200 per month to $1,350 per month, effective January 2023, for Mayor and City Councilmembers.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
8. El Cajon Economic Development Strategic Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving the El Cajon Economic Development Strategic Plan.
DISCUSSION
Director of Community Development, Anthony Shute , Assistant City Man ager DiMaggio and City Manager Mitchell provided detailed information of the Item.
Roger Dale with the Natelson Dale Group, Inc., also provided information on the Item.
Discussion ensued among Council and Staff concerning the following:
Consideration of upscale housing in the City;
Renovating older properties in the City;
Building strong residential neighborhoods;
Add staffing to work on economic development; and
Creating new jobs and attracting businesses to the downtown area.
No public comment was received.
MOTION BY GOBLE, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to ADOPT Resolution No. 060-22, approving the El Cajon Economic Development Strategic Plan.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
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COMMISSION REPORTS: None
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS:
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors; SANDAG – Audit Committee; LAFCO.
9. Council Activities Report/Comments
Report as submitted.
ACTIVITIES REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
10. 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 Committee – Alternate; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
Report as submitted.
11. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communicatio ns; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
Report as submitted.
12. MAYOR PRO TEM MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
Report as submitted.
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ACTIVITIES REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS: (Continued)
13. 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: None
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: None
ORDINANCES: FIRST READING - None
ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION - None
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 Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: Eric Bidwell, et al. v. City of El Cajon, et al.
United States District Court, Southern District of California Case No. 16-cv-2575-LL-MSB
MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY ORTIZ, to ADJOURN to Closed
Session at 5:15 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
RECONVENED to Open Session at 5:36 p.m.
City Attorney Carrie Mitchell reported the following actions:
City Council gave direction to legal counselor.
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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 28th day of June, 2022, at 5:38 p.m., to Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.
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ANGELA L. CORTEZ, CMC
City Clerk/Secretary