CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING AUTHORITY AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE EL CAJON
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Council Chamber
200 Civic Center Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
Agenda
FEBRUARY 14, 2023, 3:00 p.m.
Bill Wells, Mayor Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Steve Goble, Deputy Mayor Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager Gary Kendrick, Councilmember Morgan Foley, City Attorney Michelle Metschel, Councilmember Angela Cortez, City Clerk Phil Ortiz, Councilmember
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Bill Wells
ROLL CALL: City Clerk Angela Cortez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
POSTINGS: The City Clerk posted Orders of Adjournment of the January 24, 2023, Meetings and the Agenda of the February 14, 2023, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing 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 January 24, 2023, Meetings 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. Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) - Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council takes the following actions:
Authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to accept the BSCC Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant in the amount of $82,845.75 and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds: and
1. Appropriates $82,845.75 of BSCC Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant funding to the Police Misc. Grants Funds to help fund programs for establishing and expanding officer wellness and peer support programs.
2. 5. Acceptance of Public Improvements for Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM) 604, Legacy Townhomes, Engineering Job No. 3020.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Accepts the improvements; and 1.
Authorizes the City Clerk to release the security guaranteeing the improvements in accordance with the subdivision agreement and requires the developer to maintain insurance in force until the release of all bonds for the project.
2. 6. Continuation of Emergency for Sewer Main Repairs
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, proclaiming the Continuation of Emergency for Sewer Main Repairs in the City of El Cajon.
7. Acceptance of Public Improvements for Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM) 642, Mary Street, Engineering Job No. 3143.
RECOMMENDATION:
That City Council:
Accepts the improvements; and1.
Authorizes the City Clerk to release the security guaranteeing the improvements in accordance with the subdivision agreement and requires the developer to maintain insurance in force until the release of all bonds for the project.
2. 8. Acceptance of the Pipeline and Rehabilitation Project (210021PWCP)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Accepts the Pipeline Lining and Rehabilitation Project (210021PWCP), Bid No. 001-22; and
1. Authorizes the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release bonds in accordance with the contract terms.
2. 9. Appointment to Public Safety Facility Financing Oversight Committee
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council ratifies the appointment of Derrek Cardinale to the Public Safety Facility Financing Oversight Committee (PSFFOC) for a term to expire January 31, 2027.
10. Heartland Fire Administrative Offices - Project Acceptance
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Accepts the Heartland Fire Administrative Offices project, 200012PWCP; and1.
Authorizes the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release the bonds in accordance with the contract terms.
2. 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:
11. Appeal of Planning Commission's Decision Denying a Request to Add Off-Sale Alcohol to an Existing Convenience Store at 500 N. Second Street
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Reopens the continued Public Hearing and receives testimony;1.
Closes the Public Hearing;2.
Moves to adopt the next Resolution, in order, affirming the decision of the El Cajon Planning Commission and DENYING the request to add off-sale alcohol to an existing convenience store at 500 N. Second Street.
3. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
12. Modification of New Hire Incentive Program for Sworn Police Officers
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council authorizes the modification of the Police Department’s “New Hire Incentive Program for Sworn Police Officers.”
13. Deemed Approved Lodging Establishment Update
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the report, provides feedback, and gives staff direction.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.
14. Council Activity Report
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
15. DEPUTY MAYOR 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.
16. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
17. COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
18. 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:
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 February 2023, is adjourned to Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.