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 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 April 9, 2024, Meeting and the Agenda of the April 23, 2024, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation: International Firefighters' 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 April 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. 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.
5. Amending the Conflict of Interest Code of the City of El Cajon
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving the amendment of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.
6. Reject & Re-Bid of Bid No. 033-24 – Box Culvert Condition Assessment & Repairs
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Consent to the withdrawal of the first apparent low bidder’s bid submission; 1.
Find the third low bidder non-responsive for the reasons set forth in the agenda report; and
2. Reject all bids and authorize re-bidding of the project with revised plans and specifications.
3. 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:
7. Adoption of the Proposed 2025 Five-Year Program of Projects for the SANDAG Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Opens the Public Hearing and receives testimony;1.
Closes the Public Hearing; and2.
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, for the adoption of the Proposed 2025 Five-Year Program of Projects for the SANDAG Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP).
3. 8. 2024-2028 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and FY 2024-2025 One-Year Action Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Opens the public hearing;1.
Accepts public testimony for the draft 2024-2028 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and FY 2024-2025 One-Year Action Plan;
2. Closes the public hearing;3.
Accepts staff recommendations for projects and programs using FY 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) grant funds; and
4. Authorizes staff to release the draft 2024-2028 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and FY 2024-2025 One-Year Action Plan for a thirty-day review period from April 25, 2024 to May 24, 2024.
5. 9. Adoption of New Fees, Modification and Elimination of Existing Fees, and Amendment of Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Opens the Public Hearing and receives testimony;1.
Closes the Public Hearing; and2.
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to modify certain existing fees, add and delete certain fees, and amend the City’s Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees.
3. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
10. El Cajon Critical Services Sales Tax Measure
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the report, which provides an overview of the survey results for a possible sales tax measure and provides feedback on additional steps to consider, regarding the possible measure.
11. Fiscal Year 2023-24 Mid-Year Report and Five-Year Business Plan Update
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Receives and accepts the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Mid-Year Report and Five-Year Business Plan update;
1. Authorizes the proposed personnel changes detailed in this report; and2.
Authorizes the proposed capital expenditures detailed in this report.3.
12. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023, and Other Written Communication from the City's Independent Auditor
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives and accepts the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and other written communication from the independent accounting firm of Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.
13. Lease Agreements with the Chaldean Community Council to Operate a Social Service Operation and a Small Business Incubator Program at 405 E. Lexington Avenue
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving two lease agreements:
Lease Agreement with the Chaldean Community Council for 4,155 square feet at 405 E. Lexington Avenue to provide social services; and
1. Lease Agreement with the Chaldean Community Council for 3,000 square feet at 405 E. Lexington Avenue to operate a small business incubation program.
2. 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:
19. Panhandling Signs
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council considers changing the City's panhandling signs with different messaging.
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
ORDINANCES: FIRST READING
ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
CLOSED SESSIONS:
20. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: One (1) potential case
21. Closed Session - Conference with Real Property Negotiators - pursuant to
21. 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
22. Closed Session - Conference with Real Property Negotiators - pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8:
Property:
APN# 482-131-16
1050 Vernon Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
Negotiating Party:
USA Waste of California Inc.
City Negotiators:
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
Under Negotiation:
Price and terms of payment for lease of property
23. Closed Session - Public Employee Performance Evaluation: City Manager
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 April 2024, is adjourned to Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.