SECTION 5. A new section 15.48.010 of Chapter 15.48 of Title 15 of the El Cajon Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows:
15.48.050 Section 104.5 Amended, Table 104.5 deleted—Fees.
Section 104.5 of the CMC is amended to read as follows:
104.5 Fees. The permit fees for all Building Safety Division transactions of the city of El Cajon shall be set by the city council by resolution, and may be amended from time to time, to be listed in the City of El Cajon Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees.
Table 104.5 of the CMC is deleted.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days following its passage and adoption.
10/25/22 CC Agenda – 1st Reading
11/08/22 CC Agenda – 2nd Reading
Ord – ECMC 15.48 - CA Mechanical Code (2022 Edition) 102022
ORDINANCE NO.
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
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The purpose of this ordinance is to establish the minimum requirements for the protection of life, limb, health, property, safety and welfare of the general public, and of the owners and occupants of residential buildings in the City of El Cajon (the "City"); maintenance of all buildings and structures within the City; and incidental matters relating thereto through the adoption of the California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition, with such modificatio ns as set forth in Chapter 15.52 of the El Cajon Municipal Code.
SECTION 2: Pursuant to Health and Safety Code sections 17958.5 and 17958.7, the City Council makes the following finding:
Local climatic, geographical and topographical conditions, specifically the terrain, excessively high temperatures during summer months, and parts of the spring and autumn months, rate of population growth, housing and occupancy conditions and needs, and the environment existing in the City constitute conditions which require that the California Plumbing Code be modified as set forth herein.
SECTION 3. Sections 15.52.010 and 15.52.050 of Chapter 15.52 of Title 15 of the El Cajon Municipal Code are hereby repealed in their entirety.
SECTION 4. A new section 15.52.010 of Chapter 15.52 of Title 15 of the El Cajon Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows:
15.52.010 California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition—Adopted by reference.
The California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition, including, Appendix A and Appendix B, as published by the International Code Council, is adopted as the plumbing code of the city (the "plumbing code "), establishing requirements, rules and standards for plumbing installations and materials, providing for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees. Each and all of such regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of the California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition, are referred to, adopted, and made a part of this chapter as though fully set forth in this chapter, excepting such portions as are deleted, modified, added or amended by this chapter. The California Plumbing Code is referred to in this chapter as the "CPC," and one copy is on file in the office of the city clerk.
SECTION 5. A new section 15.52.050 of Chapter 15.52 of Title 15 of the El Cajon Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows:
15.52.050 Division II, Section 104.5 amended—Fees.
Section 104.5 of the CPC is amended to read as follows:
104.5 Fees. The permit fees for all Building Safety Division transactions of the city of El Cajon shall be set by the city council by resolution, and may be amended from time to time, to be listed in the City of El Cajon Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days following its passage and adoption.
10/25/22 CC Agenda – 1st Reading
11/08/22 CC Agenda – 2nd Reading
Ord – ECMC 15.52 - CA Plumbing Code (2022 Edition) 102022
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 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
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The purpose of this ordinance is to establish the minimum requirements for the protection of life, limb, health, property, safety and welfare of the general public, and of the owners and occupants of residential buildings in the City of El Cajon (the "City"); maintenance of all buildings and structures within the City; and incidental matters relating thereto through the adoption of the California Residential Code, 2022 Edition, with such modificatio ns as set forth in Chapter 15.54 of the El Cajon Municipal Code.
SECTION 2: Pursuant to Health and Safety Code sections 17958.5 and 179 58.7, the City Council makes the following finding:
Local climatic, geographical and topographical conditions, specifically the terrain, excessively high temperatures during summer months, and parts of the spring and autumn months, rate of population growth, housing and occupancy conditions and needs, and the environment existing in the City constitute conditions which require that the California Residential Code be modified as set forth herein.
SECTION 3. Section 15.54.010 of Chapter 15.54 of Title 15 of the El Cajon Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 4. A new section 15.54.010 to Chapter 15.54 of Title 15 of the El Cajon Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows:
Chapter 15.54 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
15.54.010 California Residential Code, 2022 Edition—Adopted by reference.
The California Residential Code, 2022 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, excluding section R103 and including appendix chapters H, K, Q, T and V, is adopted by reference as the residential building code of the city (the “residential b uilding code”), for regulating the construction, erection, enlargement, repair, removal, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all residential buildings and structures in the city, providing for the issuance of permits ther efore, and each and all such regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of the California Residential Code, 2022 Edition, are referred to, adopted and made a part of this chapter as though fully set out in this chapter, excepting such portions as are added, deleted, modified or amended by this chapter.
The California Residential Code is referred to in this chapter as the “CRC,” and one copy is on file in the office of the city clerk.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days following its passage and adoption.
10/25/22 CC Agenda – 1st Reading
11/08/22 CC Agenda – 2nd Reading
Ord – ECMC 15.54 – CA Residential Code (2022 Edition) 102022
ORDINANCE NO.
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
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The purpose of this ordinance is to establish the minimum requirements for the protection of life, limb, health, property, safety and welfare of the general public, and of the owners and occupants of residential buildings in the City of El Cajon (the "City"); maintenance of all buildings and structures within the City; and incidental matters relating thereto through the adoption of the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition, with such modifications as set forth in Chapter 15.56 of the El Cajon Municipal Code.
SECTION 2: Pursuant to Health and Safety Code sections 1 7958.5 and 17958.7, the City Council makes the following finding:
Local climatic, geographical and topographical conditions, specifically the terrain, excessively high temperatures during summer months, and parts of the spring and autumn months, rate of population growth, housing and occupancy conditions and needs, and the environment existing in the City constitute conditions which require that the California Residential Code be modified as set forth herein.
SECTION 3. Section 15.56 .010 of Chapter 15.56 of Title 15 of the El Cajon Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 4. A new section 15.56.010 of Chapter 15.56 of Title 15 of the El Cajon Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows:
15.56.010 California Fire Code, 2022 Edition—Adopted by reference.
The California Fire Code, 2022 Edition, and including Appendix Chapters 4, B, BB, C, CC, H, and O, but excluding sections 109 and 112.4, and excluding Appendix D, as published by the International Code Council, is adopted by reference as the fire code of the city (the "fire code "), for protecting the interests of health, life, and safety as they relate to the use or occupancy of buildings or premises. All of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition, are referred to, adopted and made a part of this chapter as though fully set out in this chapter, excepting such portions as are added, deleted, modified or amended by this chapter. The California Fire Code is referred to in this chapter as the "CFC," and one copy is on file in the office of the city clerk.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days following its passage and adoption.
10/25/22 CC Agenda – 1st Reading
11/08/22 CC Agenda – 2nd Reading
Ord – CA Fire Code 15.56.010 (2022 Edition) 101822
ORDINANCE NO.
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
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The purpose of this ordinance is to establish the minimum requirements for the protection of life, limb, health, property, safety and welfare of the general public, and of the owners and occupants of residential buildings in the City of El Cajon (the "City"); maintenance of all buildings and structures within the City; and incidental matters relating thereto through the adoption of the California Green Building Standards Code, 2022 Edition, with such modificatio ns as set forth in Chapter 15.60 of the El Cajon Municipal Code.
SECTION 2: Pursuant to Health and Safety Code sections 17958.5 and 17958.7, the City Council makes the following finding:
Local climatic, geographical and topographical conditions, specifically the terrain, excessively high temperatures during summer months, and parts of the spring and autumn months, rate of population growth, housing and occupancy conditions and needs, and the environment existing in the City constitute conditions which require that the California Green Building Standards Code be modified as set forth herein.
SECTION 3. Section 15.60 .010 of Chapter 15. 60 of Title 15 of the El Cajon Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 4. A new section 15.60.010 of Chapter 15.60 of Title 15 of the El Cajon Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows:
15.60.010 California Green Building Standards Code, 2022 Edition— Adopted by reference.
The California Green Building Standards Code, 2022 Edition, including appendix chapters A4 and A5, as published by the International Code Council, is adopted by reference as the green building code of the city (the "green building code "), for regulating gr een construction practices in residential and commercial construction. Each and all such regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of the California Gre en Building Standards Code, 2022 Edition, are referred to, adopted and made a part of this chapter as though fully set out in this chapter, excepting such portions as are added, deleted, modified or amended by this chapter. The California Green Building Standards Code is referred to in this chapter as the "CGBSC," and one copy is on file in the office of the city clerk.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days following its passage and adoption.
10/25/22 CC Agenda – 1st Reading
11/08/22 CC Agenda – 2nd Reading
Ord – ECMC 15.60 - CA Green Bldg Standards Code (2022 Edition) 102022 -
ORDINANCE NO.
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
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The purpose of this ordinance is to establish the minimum requirements for the protection of life, limb, health, property, safety and welfare of the general public, and of the owners and occupants of residential buildings in the City of El Cajon (the "City"); maintenance of all buildings and structures within the City; and incidental matters relating thereto through the adoption of the California Existing Building Code, 2022 Edition, with such modifications as set forth in Chapter 15.84 of the El Cajon Municipal Code.
SECTION 2: Pursuant to Health and Safety Code sections 17958.5 and 17958.7, the City Council makes the following finding:
Local climatic, geographical and topographical conditions, specifically the terrain, excessively high temperatures during summer months, and parts of the spring and autumn months, rate of population growth, housing and occupancy conditions and needs, and the environment existing in the City constitute conditions which require that the California Residential Code be modified as set forth herein.
SECTION 3. Section 15. 84.010 of Chapter 15. 84 of Title 15 of the El Cajon Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 4. A new section 15.84.010 of Chapter 15.84 of Title 15 of the El Cajon Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows:
15.84.010 California Existing Building Code, 2022 Edition—Adopted by reference.
The Califor nia Existing Building Code, 2022 Edition, including appendix chapters A1, A2, A3, and A4, but excluding section 103, and appendix chapter B, as published by the International Code Council, is adopted by reference as the existing building code of the city (the "existing building code"), except as hereinafter modified, amended, repealed or deleted, for regulating the construction, erection, enlargement, repair, removal, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings and structures in the city, when rebu ilding or reconstructing a building or structure damaged by emergencies created by seismic activities, winds, floods, conflagrations, or other such disasters, or for retrofitting of existing buildings for soft story or unreinforced masonry construction, and is by this reference made a part hereof as though fully set out herein. The California Existing Building Code, 2022 Edition, is referred to in this chapter as the "CEBC," and one copy is on file in the office of the city clerk.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days following its passage and adoption.
10/25/22 CC Agenda – 1st Reading
11/08/22 CC Agenda – 2nd Reading
Ord – ECMC 15.84 - CA Existing Building Code (2022 Edition) 102022
ORDINANCE NO.
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
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The purpose of this ordinance is to establish the minimum requirements for the protection of life, limb, health, property, safety and welfare of the general public, and of the owners and occupants of residential buildings in the City of El Cajon (the "City"); maintenance of all buildings and structures within the City; and incidental matters relating thereto through the adoption of the California Historical Building Code, 2022 Edition, with such modifications as set forth in Chapter 15.88 of the El Cajon Municipal Code.
SECTION 2: Pursuant to Health and Safety Code sections 17958.5 and 17958.7, the City Council makes the following finding:
Local climatic, geographical and topographical conditions, specifically the terrain, excessively high temperatures during summer months, and parts of the spring and autumn months, rate of population growth, housing and occupancy conditions and needs, and the environment existing in the City constitute conditions which require that the California Historical Building Code be modified as set forth herein.
SECTION 3. Section 15.88.010 of Chapter 15.88 of Title 15 of the El Cajon Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 4. A new section 15.88.010 of Chapter 15.88 of Title 15 of the El Cajon Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows:
15.88.010 California Historical Building Code, 2022 Edition—Adopted by reference.
The Californ ia Historical Building Code, 2022 Edition as published by the International Code Council, is adopted by reference as the historical building code of the city (the “ historical building code”), except as hereinafter modified, amended, repealed or deleted, for regulating the construction, erection, enlargement, repair, removal, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all historical buildings and structures in the city, and is by this reference made a part hereof as though fully set out herein. The California Historical Building Code, 2022 Edition, is referred to in this chapter as the “CHBC,” and one copy is on file in the office of the city clerk.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days following its passage and adoption.
10/25/22 CC Agenda – 1st Reading
11/08/22 CC Agenda – 2nd Reading
Ord – ECMC 15.88 - CA Historical Bldg Code (2022 Edition) 102022 City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 9.
DATE: November 8, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Yazmin Arellano, Director of Public of Works
SUBJECT: Authorization to Establish Washington Avenue Safety Improvements Project (233795PWCP)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Establish the $3.835 million Washington Avenue Safety Improvements Project (233795PWCP);
1. Accept $2.235 million Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant (HSIP043) for the purpose of funding the project; and
2. Appropriate $1.6 million of TransNet revenue for the purposes of funding the project.3.
BACKGROUND:
In December 2021, the City was awarded $2.235 million in Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant funds from Caltrans for the Washington Avenue Safety Improvements project. On February 22, 2022, the City Council approved the program supplement agreement to accept HSIP grant funds for this project. Staff is requesting that the project be added to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) list and $1.6 million dollars of TransNet funds are appropriated to complete this construction project.
This safety improvement project will install high visibility pedestrian crossings at existing traffic signal controlled intersections, pedestrian hybrid crossing beacons, and raised concrete medians on Washington Avenue between Avocado Avenue and Mollison Avenue. In January 2023, staff will be soliciting Requests for Proposals to procure an engineering design consultant. Construction is planned to begin in Fiscal Year 2023-24.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:
This item is exempt from CEQA as a Class 1 project under section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this action will increase TransNet appropriations by $1.6 million. This funding, along with previously appropriated grant (HSIP043) funding of $2.235 million, will be used to establish the $3.835 million Washington Avenue Safety Improvements Project (233795PWCP).
Prepared By: Mario Sanchez, City Engineer
Reviewed By: Yazmin Arellano, Director of Public Works
Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
Resolution
CIP Budget Sheet
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 13.37.040 OF
CHAPTER 13.37 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE
TO ELIMINATE BUILDING SEWER INSPECTIONS
RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, on May 2, 2006, the State Water Resources Control Board ("SWRCB") adopted the Water Discharge Requirements Order No. 2006-0003-DWQ, and subsequent revisions, mandating that all public agencies that operate a sewer system develop a comprehensive engineering, operations, and maintenance plan to eliminate sanitary sewer overflows and consequential pollution of waters of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, no person shall cause, suffer or permit the disposal of sewage, human excrement or other liquid wastes in any place or manner except through or by means of an approved plumbing and drainage system and an approved sewage disposal system installed and maintained in accordance with the provisions of the California Plumbing Code and Chapters 13.16 through 13.40 of the El Cajon Municipal Code ("ECMC"); and
WHEREAS, California Government Code section 65852.2(e)(1)(A) provides that a local agency shall not require that an applicant for an accessory dwelling unit on a lot of a proposed or existing single family dwelling must have a new or separate utility connection directly between the accessory dwelling unit and the utility; and
WHEREAS, the City of El Cajon (the "City") finds it necessary to amend Chapter 13 of the ECMC in order to achieve its goal for streamlining the building permit process for construction of accessory dwelling units on properties with a proposed or existing single family dwelling and the sewer of the accessory unit is connected to the City’s sewer system indirectly and through the sewer of the proposed or existing single family dwelling.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 13.37.040 of Chapter 13.37 of Title 13 of the El Cajon Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 2. A new section 13.37.040 of Chapter 13.37 of Title 13 of the El Cajon Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows:
Chapter 13.37 SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL – INSPECTIONS
13.37.040 Building sewer inspections.
A. Health and safety basis for requiring a building sewer lateral inspection.
An owner of real property shall have the building sewer video- inspected in accordance with the requirements of this chapter (as directed and within the time-period indicated by the director of public works) upon the occurrence of
any of the following events:
1. Overflow or Malfunction. Whenever the director of public works has sufficient evidence (as determined by the director) that the building sewer has recently overflowed or has recently malfunctioned;
2. Building Sewer Failure or Lack of Maintenance. Whenever, based on sewer system testing conducted by the city (of either the building sewer lateral or the city’s public sewer system), the director of public works finds that there is sufficient evidence to conclude that the building sewer lateral has faile d, is likely to fail, or has not been properly maintained; and
3. Public Health Threat . Upon any other reasonable cause to believe that there is a threat to the public health, safety, or welfare due to the condition of a building sewer lateral or any other conditions causing a nuisance.
B. Schedule for Lateral Inspections —Non -residential, Multi -family and Common Interest Development Real Properties.
1. Non-residential Properties . An owner or owners of non- residential property within the city shall have that property’s building sewer lateral(s) inspected in accordance with the requirements of this chapter or on occurrence of any conditions in paragraph (A) above, or once every ten years beginning on the first date of notification following the adoption of the ordinance first enacting this chapter. Within each subsequent ten-year period of time, such lateral inspections shall be performed. (For the purposes of this section, a property that has a mixture of allowed residential and non -residential uses shall be co nsidered a non- residential property with respect to its compliance with the sewer lateral inspection requirements of this section.)
2. Common Interest Development, Condominium, or Multi -family Properties. The owner or owners of a common interest
development, condominium, or multi-family property shall have that property’s building sewer lateral(s) inspected in
accordance with the requirement of this chapter or on
occurrence of any conditions in paragraph (A) above, or once every ten years beginning on the f irst date of notification following the enactment of the ordinance first enacting this chapter. Within each ten- year period of time, such lateral inspections shall occur.
C. Exception to Inspection for Recent Prior Inspections and Repairs. The following are exceptions to the inspection requirements
of subparagraph (B) above:
1. Prior Replacement of Sewer Lateral . An owner otherwise required to perform a building sewer lateral inspection under (B) hereof shall not be required to perform such an inspection if the owner (or the owner’s predecessor -in-interest) has originally installed or has replaced his property’s building sewer lateral within the ten years prior to the date of the application for a building permit.
2. Prior Inspection or Repair of a Building Sewer Lateral . An owner otherwise required to perform an inspection under ( B) hereof shall not be required to perform such an inspection if the owner has either completed a remedial inspection (conducted in accordance with the inspection requirements of this chapter) or completed a permitted repair of the building sewer lateral within the three years prior to the date the inspection would have otherwise been required, or has a valid compliance certificate.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall go int o effect thirty (30) days following its passage and adoption.
11/8/22 CC Agenda – 1st Reading
12/13/22 CC Agenda – 2
nd Reading
Ord - Amend ECMC 13.37.040 – Bldg Sewer Inspections 110322
PROJECT NAME:
Description:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
FISCAL YEAR 2022 - 2023
Washington Avenue Safety Improvements ACTIVITY:
PROJECT NO:
550590
233795PWCP
This project will install raised concrete medians, high visibility crosswalks, and a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon on Washington Avenue between Avocado Avenue and Mollison Avenue.
Justification:
A Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant was obtained from Caltrans in April 2021. This project will promote safety along this corridor for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicle traffic.
Scheduling:
Design is anticipated to be completed in Fiscal Year 2022-2023 with construction beginning in Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Operating Budget Impact:
This is a Caltrans Highway Safety Improvement Program project which is 100% funded for construction. TransNet funds will be used to administer the project during design and construction.
Original Project Current Project Proposed Project Proposed Project Budget Budget Amendment Budget
Architectural Services (8315) -
Consulting Services (8325) 400,000 400,000
Engineering Services (8335) -
Engineering Services-Internal (8336) 50,000 50,000
Inspection Services-Internal (8337) 200,000 200,000
Legal Services (8345) -
Other Prof/Tech Services (8395) -
Advertising (8522) 300 300
Janitorial Services (8544) .
Permits & Fees (8560) 50 50
Printing & Binding (8570) .
Furniture, Machinery & Equipment (9035) .
Land Improvements (9055) .
Construction-Buildings (9060) .
Infrastructure (9065) 3,184,650 3,184,650
Contingency (9060) .
PROJECT COST TOTAL: 3,835,000 - . 3,835,000
Source(s) of Funds:
552900 HS043 2,235,000 2,235,000
TransNet Project ID #EL03 500,000 500,000
TransNet Project ID #EL06 600,000 600,000
TransNet Project ID #EL 11 500,000 500,000
FUNDING TOTAL: 3,835,000 . - 3,835,000
City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 10.
DATE: November 8, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
SUBJECT: Gardening Assistance Project Update
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the report on the Gardening Assistance Project and provides feedback.
BACKGROUND:
At its September 13th meeting, the City Council directed staff to develop a Gardening Assistance Program for households in El Cajon. With the cost of food increasing and the popularity of gardening growing over the last few years, this project aims to support El Cajon residents in growing their own fruit, vegetables, and herbs.
Staff analyzed several ways in which to administer the program, from having pre-selected items available for pickup at the Public Works Yard to a reimbursement program. After considering the pros and cons of various options, staff proposes that residents be given a menu of categorized items to select, such as fruit trees, soil, fertilizer, seeds, planter boxes, and tools. Residents would be limited to a certain dollar amount of menu items they can order. Staff seeks City Council direction on the dollar amount, but recommends between $150 and $300 per household. During the initial phase of the program, if implemented, staff will monitor whether the limit established by the City Council should be modified.
Under this program, residents submit their “order” application to the City, staff would purchase the items, and they would be available for pickup from the Public Works Yard. This method ensures residents do not handle any money, prevents fraud, and prevents the City from having to “warehouse” items long-term. This method also allows residents to request what they need from the menu, instead of receiving a preselected list of items that may not meet their specific needs.
In order to support and encourage El Cajon renters to get involved, planters and seeds are included on the menu for balcony or window gardens. In addition, the team supports apartment complex owners and their tenants in teaming up to create a complex community garden. While individual apartment tenants can participate in the program, the program is also designed to encourage apartment neighbors to work with their landlord to set up a small community garden for the complex. Staff recommends that a property owner and a minimum of three tenants would need to participate and could receive a maximum of $1,000.
Below is an example of purchases that could be made under the program, assuming the dollar limits were $300 for a household and $1,000 for an apartment complex:
House Apartment Complex (1 property owner and 3 tenants minimum) 2 fruit trees 8 fruit trees
3 bag of soil 4 planter boxes
1 pair of gloves 10 bags of soil
1 trowel 25 packs of seeds
1 planter box 4 trowels
10 packs of seeds 4 pairs of gloves
Total: $284 Total: $938
Marketing/Outreach
The program can be marketed through a designated City webpage, social media posts, brochures, and inclusion in the City’s Gateway newsletter, enabling staff to provide information regarding various gardening organizations to residents. The following local organizations help promote knowledge of gardening practices and connect residents with local farming resources and networks: San Diego Co Harvest, The Water Conservation Garden, San Diego Roots Sustainable Food Project, and Victory Gardens San Diego.
The team also discussed outreach to groups that support newcomers (IRC, Majdal Center, Mohammed Tuama – (NSD) Newcomers Support & Development). There is also a possible collaboration with the Cuyamaca Ornamental Horticulture program to provide information and mutual promotion of our programs.
Potential Rules
Some potential rules or limitations for this program include:
Must be a resident of El Cajon;
Residents must commit to maintaining fruit trees for a specific period of time by signing a “tree maintenance agreement form”; and
Residents must agree to the City having photo/media rights by signing a “photo/media rights form."
FISCAL IMPACT:
Staff recommends establishing a pilot program funding limit of $20,000 that would need to be added during the mid-year budget.
Prepared By: Ellena Holmes
Reviewed By: Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager
Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
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City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 11.
DATE: November 8, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Yazmin Arellano, Director of Public of Works
SUBJECT: All-Way Stop Sign Request on Johnson Avenue at Grant Avenue RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to establish permanent all-way stop signs on Johnson Avenue at the intersection with Grant Avenue.
BACKGROUND:
Periodically, the Public Works Department receives requests to investigate the need for additional regulatory signs on City streets. EJE Academies Elementary School staff have expressed concern about the safety of school-age pedestrians crossing at this intersection and noted that vehicles travel at excessive speeds on Johnson Avenue.
Existing Conditions
Johnson Avenue is a north-south “secondary collector” street that extends from Washington Avenue to Chase Avenue and has a residential speed limit of 25 miles per hour set by California Vehicle Code section 22352, "Prima Facie Speed Limits." Johnson Avenue, adjacent to EJE Academies Elementary School, carries approximately 3,500 vehicles per day, and Grant Avenue carries approximately 800 vehicles per day. Pedestrian counts were collected to determine how many school-year-aged pedestrians cross Johnson Avenue. Staff observed that 168 school-year-aged pedestrians crossed Johnson Avenue during the morning arrival time and 209 during the afternoon dismissal time. Staff tallied the number of crashes along Johnson Avenue for over a five-year period from January 2018 to the present and determined that five (5) collisions have occurred.
All-Way Stop Sign Analysis on Johnson Avenue/Grant Avenue The City of El Cajon follows the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD) guidelines and uses a “point” system developed by the City of San Diego to evaluate the need for the installation of all-way stop signs. Existing site conditions, traffic volumes, site distance obstructions, proximity to schools, and accident history are criteria used in the determination of all-way stops. A minimum of 30 points out of 50 is normally required for the installation of all-way stop signs. The results of the data collected at this intersection revealed that a total of 33 points were tallied at this location and met the criteria for the installation of an all-way stop intersection.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:
The project is exempt from environmental review under CEQA Guideline 15301(c) (Class 1) as it is a minor alteration of an existing public street involving negligible or no expansion of an existing use.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approximately $2,500.00 for the installation of all-way stops signs and pavement legends.
Sufficient funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Traffic Maintenance Annual Budget (101521).
Prepared By: Mario Sanchez, City Engineer
Reviewed By: Yazmin Arellano, Director of Public Works
Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
Resolution
Staff Report attachments
RESOLUTION NO. ___-22
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH ALL-WAY STOP SIGNS ON
JOHNSON AVENUE AT THE INTERSECTION OF GRANT AVENUE
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City of El Cajon ("City") is vitally important, and that from time to time vehicular traffic control measures are necessary to protect pedestrian traffic along and across public roads; and
WHEREAS, EJE Academies Elementary School ("School") is located adjacent to the intersection of Johnson Avenue at Grant Avenue and traffic counts o n the area adjacent to the School, reflects approximately 3,500 vehicles per day , and on Grant Avenue reflects approximately 800 vehicles per day; and
WHEREAS, pedestrian counts to determine how many school -year-aged pedestrians cross Johnson Avenue , establish that 168 school -year-aged pedestrians crossed Johnson Avenue during the school morning arrival time and 209 pedestrians during the afternoon dismissal time; and
WHEREAS, City staff found that over a five- year period from January 2018 to present, five (5) collisions have occurred at Johnson Avenue at the intersection of Grant Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control D evices uses a “point” system to evaluate existing site conditions, traffic volumes, site distance obstructions, proximity to schools, and accident history as criteria used in the determination of the need to install all-way stops; and
WHEREAS, results of the data collected at this intersection revealed that the total of points met the criteria for the installation of an all-way stop; and
WHEREAS, the City Council evaluated Johnson Avenue at the intersection of Grant Avenue and considered all of the evidence submitted, both oral and documentary, and determined that all -way stop signs should be installed at the above- referenced location for the health, safety and welfare of the residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are the findings of the City Council.
2. The City Council further finds that this project is exempt from environmental review under CEQA Guideline 15301(c) (Class 1) as it is a minor alteration of an existing public street involving negligible or no expansion of an existing use.
3. The Johnson Avenue at Grant Avenue intersection shall be designated as an "all-way stop."
5. The Director of Public Works is hereby directed to immediately cause the installation of appropriate signs to establish Johnson Avenue at the intersection of Grant Avenue as an "all-way stop," as soon as reasonably possible.
11/08/22 CC Agenda
All-Way Stops at the Johnson Avenue at Grant Avenue Intersection All-way Stop Sign Request for Johnson Avenue at Grant Avenue (Attachments)
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Agenda Report
Agenda Item 12.
DATE: November 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:
October 24, 2022 – Interview with KUSI
October 27, 2022 – Home of Guiding Hands Meeting
October 26, 2022 – Meeting with Dr. Grey
October 26, 2022 – Interview with Fox 5
October 26, 2022 – Dr. Jeremy McGarity Podcast
October 28, 2022 – SANDAG Board of Directors Meeting
October 29, 2022 – Interview with KUSI
October 30, 2022 – Skyline Church
November 8, 2022 – City Council Meeting
I am available to answer questions.
Submitted By: Bill Wells, Mayor
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Agenda Report
Agenda Item 13.
DATE: November 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.
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:
October 26, 2022 – Ad Hoc Committee Meeting with Motel Operator October 27, 2022 – Speak at SD City Council Environment Committee Meeting for AWP October 28, 2022 – Meeting with Amikas
October 28, 2022 – Conversation with Mayor Gloria – AWP Agreements’ Approval October 28, 2022 – Phone call with Joel Scalzitti – Mother Goose Parade October 28, 2022 – Phone call with Councilmember Ortiz – Ad Hoc Committee November 1, 2022 – Chamber Gov’t Affairs Committee Meeting November 4, 2022 – Chamber First Friday Breakfast
November 7, 2022 – Meeting with City Manager
November 8, 2022 – City Council Meeting
I am available to answer questions.
Submitted By: Steve Goble, Councilmember
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Agenda Item 14.
DATE: November 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:
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:
October 27, 2022 – Heartland Fire Communications JPA Meeting November 8, 2022 – City Council Meeting
I am available to answer questions.
Submitted By: Gary Kendrick, Councilmember
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Agenda Report
Agenda Item 15.
DATE: November 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; 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:
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:
October 29, 2022 – San Diego Rescue Mission Graduation
November 8, 2022 – City Council Meeting
I am available to answer questions.
Submitted By: Michelle Metschel, Deputy Mayor
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Agenda Item 16.
DATE: November 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:
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:
October 31, 2022 – Interfaith Shelter Network Meeting
November 8, 2022 – City Council Meeting
I am available to answer questions.
Submitted By: Phil Ortiz, Councilmember
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