CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING AUTHORITY AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE EL CAJON
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Council Chamber
200 Civic Center Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
Agenda
JANUARY 9, 2024, 3:00 p.m.
Bill Wells, Mayor Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Steve Goble, Councilmember Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager Gary Kendrick, Councilmember Morgan Foley, City Attorney Michelle Metschel, Councilmember Angela Cortez, City Clerk Phil Ortiz, Deputy Mayor
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 December 12, 2023, Meetings and the Agenda of the January 9, 2024, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation: National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
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 December 12, 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. Award of Bid No. 024-24 – Elevator Maintenance & Repair
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to:
Approve the Plans and Specifications for Elevator Maintenance & Repair, Bid No. 024-24; and
1. Find the third low bidder non-responsive for the reasons set forth in the agenda report, and award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, 24 Hour Elevator, Inc., in the amount of $40,160.
2. 5. Authorization to Establish the Main Street Green Street Phase 2 Project (243830PWCP)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Accept $5.984 million Caltrans Active Transportation Program Grant (ATPL5211);
1. Appropriate $5.984 million Caltrans Active Transportation Program Grant (ATPL5211) and $816,000 of TransNet (EL03/EL11) funding for the purpose of establishing a Main Street Green Street Phase 2 Roundabout Project (243830PWCP); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Caltrans Program Supplement Agreement 11-5211S21 in the amount of $3,000.00 for preliminary project approval and environmental documentation.
3. 6. Award of Bid No. 025-24 – Fiber Broadband Project
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to:
Approve Plans and Specifications for the Fiber Broadband Project, Bid No. 025-24; and
1. Award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Baker Electric & Renewables, LLC, in the amount of $1,729,116.
2. 7. Madison Avenue Safety Improvements - Project Acceptance
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Accepts the Madison Avenue Safety Improvements Project, Job No. 203689PWCP, Bid No. 005-23; and
1. Authorizes the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release the bonds in accordance with the contract terms.
2. 8. Revised Master JUA with CVUSD
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves the Revised Master Joint Use Agreement with the Cajon Valley Union School District for joint use of sports fields, parks, and gymnasium.
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:
9. Rejection of Sole Proposal to RFP No. 004-24 – Design-Build-Operate of Digital Message Board Re-Bid
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to reject the sole proposal.
10. Review of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Program
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the report as an informational item and provides feedback to staff.
11. Business Façade & Sign Improvement Grant
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, allocating $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for a Business Façade & Sign Improvement Grant.
12. Consider appointment of a Measure J City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council considers the appointment of two of its members to a Measure J Ad Hoc Subcommittee.
13. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Section 2.16.020 of the El Cajon Municipal Code Regarding Salaries of Councilmembers and Mayor
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council considers introducing an Ordinance amending Section 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.
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. 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.
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. DEPUTY MAYOR 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:
19. 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 Police Officers' Association
El Cajon Police Officers' Association Management Group
20. Closed Session - Conference with Real Property Negotiators - pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8:
Property:
APN 488-242-43-00
405 E. Lexington Avenue
Negotiating Party:
Centro de Salud de la Comunidad de San Ysidro, Inc.
Kevin Mattson, CEO
City Negotiators:
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
Under Negotiation:
Price and terms of payment for acquisition
21. Closed Session - Conference with Real Property Negotiators - pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8:
Property:
APN 488-242-43-00
405 E. Lexington Avenue
Negotiating Party:
San Diego Chaldean Community Council
Dr. Noori Barka
City Negotiators:
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
Under Negotiation:
Price and terms of payment for lease of property
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 9th day of January 2024, is adjourned to Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.