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Agenda
MAY 14, 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 23, 2024, Meeting and the Agenda of the May 14, 2024, Meetings in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS:
Presentation: El Cajon Library Update
Proclamation: National Public Works Week
Presentation: America on Main Street & Foodie Fest
Proclamation: Bike Anywhere 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 23, 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. Authorization to Accept, Appropriate, and Expend the CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling City/County Grant for FY 2023-24
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Authorize the City Manager or designee to accept, appropriate, and expend funds received from the CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling City/County Grant (CALCCPP24) for FY 2023-24; and
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any documents and agreements necessary to receive and use these funds.
2. 5. El Cajon Police Officers' Association Limited Side Letter: Temporary Upgrade Interpretation of Application
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves and authorizes the terms and conditions of the Limited Side Letter Agreement between the City and the El Cajon Police Officers' Association (ECPOA).
6. Tentative Agreement and Adoption of Memorandum of Understanding for the El Cajon Police Officer Association
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves the tentative agreement reached with the El Cajon Police Officer Association (ECPOA), and adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the ECPOA (MOU) substantially in the form as presented at this meeting, and authorizing the City Manager to execute a final MOU with such changes as approved by the City Manager provided that no change shall be made contrary to the terms of the tentative agreement.
7. Tentative Agreement and Adoption of Memorandum of Understanding for the El Cajon Police Officer Association Management Group
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves the tentative agreement reached with the El Cajon Police Officer Association - Management Group (ECPOA-MG), and adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the ECPOA-MG (MOU) substantially in the form as presented at this meeting, and authorizing the City Manager to execute a final MOU with such changes as approved by the City Manager provided that no change shall be made contrary to the terms of the tentative agreement.
8. 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.
9. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Execution of the Fourth Amendment to Metro Wastewater JPA’s Joint Powers Agreement for the Metro Wastewater Joint Powers Authority Regarding Candidacy Requirements of the Treasurer and Auditor and the Legal Advisor
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves the updates to the candidacy requirements of the Treasurer, Auditor, and Legal Advisor to the Metro Wastewater Joint Powers Authority and adopts the next Resolution, in order, to approve and execute the proposed Fourth Amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the Metro Wastewater Joint Powers Authority to Amend Section 3.05 of the Joint Powers Agreement.
10. Award of Bid No. 005-25 – Traffic Signal System Maintenance, Emergency Repairs, and Related Construction Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to:
Approve the Plans and Specifications for Traffic Signal System Maintenance, Emergency Repairs, and Related Construction Services, Bid No. 005-25; and
1. Award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Southwest Traffic Signal Service, Inc., in the amount of $473,740.40, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods. The City of El Cajon’s portion of the award is $220,130.20 for the first year.
2. 11. Authorization to Submit an Application for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block 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 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG).
12. March 31, 2024 Quarterly Treasurer’s Report
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.
13. Rejection of Sole Proposal to RFP No. 007-25 – East County Market Nights Management Services Re-Bid
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to reject the sole proposal.
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:
14. Zoning Code Update
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Opens the Public Hearing and receives testimony;1.
Closes the Public Hearing;2.
Moves to adopt the next Resolution, in order, approving the California Environmental Quality Act exemption; and
3. Introduces the next Ordinance, in order, approving Zoning Code Amendment No. 2024-0001.
4. 15. Delinquent Refuse/Recycling Collection Charges
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Opens the Public Hearing and receives public testimony;1.
Closes the Public Hearing;2.
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to confirm the list of property owners as delinquent in the payment of their mandatory refuse/recycling service bills; and
3. Authorizes the City Clerk to record the amount owed for each account as a lien on the respective property and forward the list to the County Tax Assessor for billing on the next property tax bill.
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
16. Authorization to Circulate a Request for Proposals for Appraisal Services for 425 W.
Main Street for Possible Acquisition by Eminent Domain
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, authorizing staff to prepare and circulate a Request for Proposals (RFP) for appraisal services for 425 W. Main Street for the possible acquisition of the site through eminent domain.
17. All-Way Stop Sign Request on Valley Lake Drive at Windmill View Road
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to establish permanent all-way stop signs on Valley Lake Drive at the intersection of Windmill View Road.
18. Traffic Calming Request for Taft Avenue
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Establish permanent stop signs on Taft Avenue at the intersections of Pauline Avenue and Renette Avenue; and
1. Install new roadway striping along the entire length of Taft Avenue from Washington Street to the southerly terminus, including Herbert Street.
2. 19. Fire Engine Funding and Purchase to Implement Engine 208 Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Re-appropriate $1,000,000 from the San Diego River Conservancy Grant (WEAP21) from Task 3 (Wildfire and Forest Resilience Program) to Task 7 (Fire Hazard Mitigation Equipment);
1. Re-allocate and re-appropriate $500,000 of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from ARP08 (Economic Development) to ARP22;
2. Approve the capital expenditure for the purchase of a new Fire Engine for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000, and authorize the Purchasing Agent, in accordance with Municipal Code section 3.20.010(C)(5), to execute an agreement for the capital expenditure, using a cooperative, for the purchase of a Fire Engine (Engine) for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,200,000 and outfitting costs for this Engine in a not-to-exceed amount of $300,000.
3. 20. Update on the Business Facade Grant Program & Funding Repairs at 405 E. Lexington Avenue
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Reallocate ARPA funds up to $962,871 from Economic Development (ARP08) and $287,129 from Small Business Incubator (ARP20) to Business Facade Grant Program (ARP21); and
1. Appropriate up to $300,000 of General Fund Carryover Reserves to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Public Works Facilities Maintenance (101550) Annual Budget for building improvements at 405 E. Lexington Avenue.
2. Alternatively, if the City Council wishes to keep the Business Facade Grant Program funding at the same level, staff recommends that it provides feedback on a rubric to allocate funding.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.
21. Council Activity Report
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
22. 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.
23. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
24. COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
25. 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:
26. 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:
27. 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
Marisol Thorn, Director of Human Resources
Clay Schoen, Director of Finance
Unrepresented Employees:
City Manager, and Executive, Unrepresented and Confidential Employees under City Council Policy A-29
28. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: City of El Cajon vs. William H. Moore and Terry L. Moore; Superior Court of California, County of San Diego; Case No.: 37-2022-00044523-CU-OR-CTL
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 14th day of May 2024, is adjourned to Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.