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 23, 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 January 9, 2024, Meeting and the Agenda of the January 23, 2024, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS:
Chamber of Commerce Annual Update
IRC Leadership Academy - Community Enhancement Presentation
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 9, 2024, 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. Updates to City Council Policy A-29
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves the modifications to City Council Policy A-29.
5. Water Quality Improvements - Trash Capture Device Installation - Project Acceptance
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Accepts the Water Quality Improvements - Trash Capture Device Installation Project, Job No. 193655PWCP, Bid No. 003-24; and
1. 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:
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
6. Homeless Programs and Services Update
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the homeless programs and services report and, if desired, provides feedback, recommendations, and direction on homeless-related programming and funding.
7. Traffic Calming Request for Dorothy Street
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Establish permanent all-way stop signs on Dorothy Street at the intersections of Bosworth Street and Saddleview Court;
1. Install two speed radar feedback signs along Dorothy Street; 2.
Install new roadway striping along the entire length of Dorothy Street from Jamacha Road to the southerly terminus at Shanessey Road to enhance pedestrian and traffic safety; and
3. Determine that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines section 15301(c).
4. 8. Traffic Calming Request for Bostonia Street
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Establish permanent all-way stop signs on Bostonia Street at the intersection of Coker Way;
1. Install two-way stop signs on Bluebell Way at Bostonia Street, Navello Street at Bluebell Way, Bluebell Way at Tangerine Street, and Tangerine Street at Coker Way;
2. Install two speed radar feedback signs along Bostonia Street; 3.
Install new roadway striping along the entire length of Bostonia Street from Greenfield Drive to Broadway to enhance pedestrian and traffic safety; and
4. Determine that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines section 15301(c).
5. 9. Homeless Court Program: Clean Plates Memorandum of Understanding
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council authorizes the City Manager to enter into the Homeless Court Program: Clean Plates Memorandum of Understanding.
10. Authorization to Establish “El Cajon On-Demand” Flexible Fleet/Clean Mobility Options Grant Project, Grant Number (MPV23W2A)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Clean Mobility Options (CMO) Pilot Program agreement; and
1. Accept, appropriate, and expend $1.5 million State Funded Clean Mobility Options Grant (MPV23W2A), contingent on award.
2. COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.
11. Council Activity Report
12. City Council Assignments
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves City Council assignments (as identified in the report) to various boards and commissions representing El Cajon.
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
13. 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.
14. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
15. COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
16. 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
17. Amendment of Section 2.16.020 of Chapter 10.20 of the El Cajon Municipal Code Regarding Salaries of Councilmembers and Mayor
RECOMMENDATION:
That Mayor Wells requests the City Clerk to recite the title.
An Ordinance Repealing Section 2.16.020 of Chapter 2.16 and Adding a New Section
2.16.020 of Chapter 2.16 of the El Cajon Municipal Code Adjusting Salaries of Councilmembers and Mayor Effective January 1, 2025.
The proposed ordinance amendment is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) because the activity is not a “project” since it is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
CLOSED SESSIONS:
18. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: Brandon Farrelly v. City of El Cajon; WC Claim No. 22012029
19. 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
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:
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 Adjourned Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/ El Cajon Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency held this 23rd day of January 2024, is adjourned to Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.