Joint Meeting: El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/ October 25, 2022 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - 180 - 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
October 25, 2022
An Adjourned Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Hous ing Authority/ Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency, held Tuesday, October 25, 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 THE FLAG led by Mayor Wells and MOMENT OF SILENCE.
POSTINGS: The City Clerk posted Orders of Adjournme nt of the October 11 , 202 2, meeting and the Agenda of the October 25 , 202 2, meeting in accordance with State Law and El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Policy.
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PRESENTATIONS: None
AGENDA CHANGES: None
CONSENT ITEMS: (1 – 5)
MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to APPROVE Consent Items 1 to 5.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
1. Minutes of El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Meetings
Approve Minutes of the October 11, 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. Purchase of Factory Loaded Ammunition
Adopts Resolution No. 104 -22 to authorize the Purchasing Agent to waive bid ding requirements in accordance with El Cajon Municipal Code (ECMC) section
3.20.010(C)(5), to execute a purchase agreement with Dooley Enterprises, Inc., for the purchase of factory loaded ammunition in the amount of $63,502.69.
5. 2021 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) - Funded by the Office of Homeland Security
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to accept the 2021 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) in the amount of $109,100, and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds; and Appropriates funding in the amount of $109,100 in the Police Grants Fund (226380/STNGRDN21) to reimburse the El Cajon Police Department for overtime ($47,966), fringe benefits ($2,034), and equipment costs ($59,100) whi le participating in OPSG coordinated operations.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
Yonis Jacob submitted a speaker card but was not in the Chamber when called to speak.
Steven Sidlovsky spoke about new personhood cities.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
6. Authorizing an Application for, and receipt of, Permanent Local Housing Allocation Grant from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
1. Approve the proposed housing and homeless services spending plan;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or such person designated by the City Manager, to accept the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD") Permanent Local Housing A llocation Grant Funds ("PLHA"); and
3. Accept, appropriate and expend the State of California Permanent Local Housing Allocation Grant Funds in the amount of $2,614,790.45 contingent upon award.
DISCUSSION
Housing Manager, Jose Dorado provided a summary of the Item.
Mayor Wells opened the Public Hearing.
No public comment was received.
Discussion ensued among Council and Staff concerning the following:
Clarification of the 5 -year spending plan mentioned, and the actual numbers presented;
Existing services to be funded by PLHA;
Maximum rental amount fees set by HUD; and
Payment terms for the PLHA.
MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY KENDRICK, to CLOSE the Public Hearing.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Item 6 – Continued)
MOTION BY GOBLE, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to ADOPT Resolution No. 105-22, to Approve the proposed housing and homeless services spending plan; Authorize the City Manager, or such person designated by the City Manager, to accept the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD") Permanent Local Housing Allocation Grant Funds ("PLHA"); and Accept, appropriate and expend the State of California Permanent Local Housing Allocation Grant Funds in the amount of $2,614,790.45 contingent upon award.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
7. Independent Third -Party Analysis of the City of El Cajon's Budget & Fiscal Practices
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the report (attached).
DISCUSSION
City Manager Mitchell provided de tailed information of the Item, and stated that Mr. Barnett offered to appear at a future meeting to share ideas for long term income earning opportunities.
No public comment was received.
MOTION BY ORTIZ, SECOND BY GOBLE, to RECEIVE the report as presented.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
COMMISSION REPORTS: None
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.
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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 Publi c Safety Committee – Alternate.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
In addition to the submitted report, Councilmember Goble shared information about the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System and Advanced Water Purification meetings.
10. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communicatio ns; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
Report as submitted.
11. DEPUTY MAYOR MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
Report as submitted.
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.
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JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:
13. Ad Hoc Committee Update on Safe Motels
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the update.
DISCUSSION
Councilmember Goble shared that Councilmember Ortiz and himself have met with Motel owner’s regarding concerns and operations regarding motel voucher program for the homeless. He stated the focus is on the public safety side, not necessarily the voucher usage.
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: None
ORDINANCES: FIRST READING
14. First Reading of Ordinances to Adopt by Reference the 2023 California Building Standards Code (Title 24)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
1. Introduces the Ordinances and holds first readings to adopt the 2022 Editions of the California Building Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Residential Code, the California Fire Code, the California Green Building Standards Code, the California Historical Building Code, and the California Existing Building Code;
2. Requests the City Clerk to recite the title of each ordinance; and
3. Directs the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on November 8, 2022
DISCUSSION
City Attorney Foley, provided information on the Item.
MOTION BY ORTIZ, SECOND BY KENDRICK, to INTRODUCE the
Ordinances and holds first readings to adopt the 2022 Editions of the California Building Code, the California Electrical C ode, the California Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Residential Code, the California Fire Code, the California Green Building Standards Code, the California Historical Building Code, and the California Existing Building Code; Requests the City Clerk to recite the title of each ordinance; and Directs the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on November 8, 2022
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
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ORDINANCES: FIRST READING: (Continued)
The City Clerk recited the title of the ordinance for a first reading.
CA Building Code:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTIONS 15.04.010, 15.04.030 AND
15.04.050 OF CHAPTER 15.04 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE; AND ADOPTING SECTIONS 15.04.010, 15.04.030,
15.04.050, 15.04.055, 15.04.065, AND 15.04.107 TO CHAPTER 15.04 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2022 EDITION, AS AMENDED, BY
REFERENCE
CA Electrical Code:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 15.20.010 OF CHAPTER 15.20 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE; ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2022 EDITION, AS AMENDED, BY REFERENCE; AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 15.20.010 OF CHAPTER
15.20 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE
CA Mechanical Code:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTIONS 15.4 8.010 AND 15.48.050 OF CHAPTER 15.48 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE; ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2022 EDITION, AS AMENDED, BY REFERENCE; AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS 15.48.010 AND 15.48.050 OF CHAPTER 15.48 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON
MUNICIPAL CODE
CA Plumbing Code:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTIONS 15.52.010 AND 15.52.050 OF CHAPTER 15.52 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE; ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2022 EDITION, AS AMENDED, BY REFERENCE; AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS 15.52.010 AND 15.52.050 OF CHAPTER 15.52 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON
MUNICIPAL CODE
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ORDINANCES: FIRST READING: (Continued)
CA Residential Code:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SEC TION 15.54.010 OF CHAPTER 15.54 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE; ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2022 EDITION, AS AMENDED, BY REFERENCE; AND ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 15.54.010 TO
CHAPTER 15.54 TO TITLE 15
CA Fire Code:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 15.56.010 OF CHAPTER 15.56 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE; ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2022 EDITION, AS AMENDED, BY
REFERENCE; AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 15.56.010 OF CHAPTER
15.56 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE
CA Green Building Standards Code:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 15.60.010 OF CHAPTER 15.60 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE; AND ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS, 2022 EDITION, AS AMENDED, BY REFERENCE; AND ADDING A NEW SECTION
15.60.010 OF CHAPTER 15.60 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON
MUNICIPAL CODE
CA Existing Building Code:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 15.84.010 OF CHAPTER 15.84 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE; ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2022 EDITION, AS
AMENDED, BY REFERENCE; AND ADDING A NEW SECTION
15.84.010 OF CHAPTER 15.84 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON
MUNICIPAL CODE
CA Historical Building Code
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 15.88.010 OF CHAPTER 15.88 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE; ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, 2022 EDITION, AS
AMENDED, BY REFERENCE; AND ADDING A NEW SECTION
15.88.010 OF CHAPTER 15.88 OF TITLE 15 OF THE EL CAJON
MUNICIPAL CODE
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ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION: None
CLOSED SESSIONS: None
Adjournment: Mayor Wells adjourned the Adjourned Regular Joint Me eting of the El Cajon City Council/ Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency held this 25th day of October, 2022, at 3:36 p.m., to the Special Meeting of Tuesday, November 8th, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.
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ANGELA L. CORTEZ, CMC
City Clerk/Secretary