CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING AUTHORITY AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE EL CAJON
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Council Chamber
200 Civic Center Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
Revised Agenda
APRIL 11, 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 March 28, 2023, Meeting and the Agenda of the April 11, 2023, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS:
National Public Safety Telecommunications' Week
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 March 28, 2023, 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. Authorization to Apply for a Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to apply for the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant Program in the amount of $500,000 and, if awarded, authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to execute the standard agreement.
5. Award of Bid No. 016-23 – Luke Lane Drainage Improvements
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Approves a Notice of Exemption (NOE) under section 15302 of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as the replacement or reconstruction of existing facilities, and direct the filing of the NOE; then
1. Adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to:2.
a. Approve Plans and Specifications for Luke Lane Drainage Improvements, Bid No. 016-23; and
b. Award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Portillo Concrete, Inc., in the amount of $453,400.
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:
6. Authorization to Submit an Application for the San Diego River Conservancy Direct Grant Program
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to authorize the City Manager, or approved designee, to submit an application for the San Diego River Conservancy (SDRC) Direct Grant Program.
7. Debrief on the Defeat of Measure P
RECOMMENDATION:
This is an informational report. No action is required from the City Council.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.
8. Council Activity Report
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
9. 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.
10. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
11. COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
12. 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:
13. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9:
William Anderson v. City of El Cajon, et al.
United States District Court, Southern District of California Civil Action No. 22CV715-AJB-WVG
14. Closed Session - Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6:
Agency Designated Representatives:
Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager
Clay Schoen, Director of Finance
Marisol Thorn, Director of Human Resources
Employee Organizations:
El Cajon Mid-Management and Professional Employees Group El Cajon Municipal Employees Association
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 11th day of April 2023, is adjourned to Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.