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Council Chamber
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Agenda
MARCH 12, 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 February 27, 2024, Meetings and the Agenda of the March 12, 2024, 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 February 27, 2024, 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. Community Event - 2024 July 4th Picnic at Kennedy Park
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves the use of the public right-of-way for the July 4th picnic and fireworks display and authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to execute the necessary agreements and forms for the associated fireworks display at Granite Hills High School.
5. Continuation of Emergency for Storm Damage Repairs to Public Facilities
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, proclaiming the Continuation of Emergency for Storm Damage Repairs to Public Facilities.
6. Disposal of Retired Property
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council declares the listed property retired and authorizes disposal in accordance with policy.
7. Purchase of Latent Fingerprint Technology System & Related Training Services
7. Purchase of Latent Fingerprint Technology System & Related Training Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to authorize the Purchasing Agent to waive the bidding requirements in accordance with El Cajon Municipal Code section 3.20.010(C)(5), and to execute a purchase agreement with Foster & Freeman USA, Inc (F&F) for the purchase of Recover® Latent Fingerprint Technology System & related training services in the not-to-exceed amount of $103,372.21.
8. Contract Amendment for RFP No. 012-23 – Oakdale Alameda Beautification Project Professional Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to increase the Agreement for Professional Services with Chen Ryan & Associates, Inc. for Oakdale Alameda Beautification Project Professional Services in the not-to-exceed amount of $97,500 through January 11, 2025.
9. Reject & Re-Bid of RFP No. 029-24 – East County Market Nights Management Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to reject the sole proposal and authorizes re-bidding the service with revised specifications.
10. Appropriation of funds for Replacement In-Car Laptops in Police Vehicles
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council appropriates $305,100 of available IT Services Fund balance (615) for the purpose described in the report.
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:
11. City Council Action Plan (2024)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council reviews the draft City Council Action Plan, provides feedback, and approves the document.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.
12. Council Activity Report
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:
17. Modifying Regulations Related to Fences in Residential Zones
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council directs staff to analyze Municipal Code 17.130.170 regarding fence regulations and refer a recommendation to the Planning Commission and then the City Council for consideration.
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
ORDINANCES: FIRST READING
ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
CLOSED SESSIONS:
18. 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
Morgan Foley, City Attorney
Employee Organizations:
El Cajon Police Officers' Association
El Cajon Police Officers' Association Management Group
19. Closed Session - Conference with Real Property Negotiators - pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8:
Property:
APN 487-331-22-00
425 W. Main Street
Negotiating Party:
Jala, Inc.
Hitesh C. Patel, CEO
City Negotiators:
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
Under Negotiation:
Price and terms of payment for acquisition 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 12th day of March 2024, is adjourned to Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.