JOINT MEETING OF THE
EL CAJON CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING
The Valley of Opportunity
AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE EL CAJON
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
CITY OF EL CAJON
EL CAJON, CALIFORNIA
June 11, 2024
A Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency, held Tuesday, June 11, 2024, was called to order by Mayor/Chair Bill Wells at 3:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 200 Civic Center Way, El Cajon, California.
ROLL CALL
Council/Agencymembers present: Kendrick, Metschel, and Goble Council/Agencymembers absent: None
Deputy Mayor/Vice Chair present: Ortiz
Mayor/Chair present: Wells
Other Officers present: Mitchell, City Manager/Executive Director DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager
Foley, City Attorney/General Counsel
Cortez, City Clerk/Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG led by Mayor Wells and MOMENT OF SILENCE.
POSTINGS: The City Clerk posted Orders of Adjournment of the May 28, 2024, meeting and the Agenda of the June 11, 2024, meeting in accordance with State Law and El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Policy.
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PRESENTATIONS:
• The Wall That Heals
• Tyler Excellence Award
AGENDA CHANGES: None
CONSENT ITEMS: (1 - 15)
MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to APPROVE Consent Items 1 to 15.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
Minutes of El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Meetings
Approve Minutes of the May 28, 2024, Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency.
2. Warrants
Approve payment of Warrants as submitted by the Finance Department.
3. Approval of Reading Ordinances by Title Only
Approve the reading by title and waives the reading in full of all Ordinances on the Agenda.
4. General Municipal Election - November 5, 2024
1. Adopt Resolution No. 076-24 Calling and Giving notice of the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election for the election of three Members of the City Council of the City of El Cajon: one member each for District No. 2, District No. 3, and District No. 4, each serving a full four-year term to expire December 2028;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 077-24 requesting the County Board of Supervisors to consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election on November 5, 2024;
3. Adopt Resolution No. 078-24 adopting regulations for candidates calling for prepayment for a 200-word Candidate's Statement; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 079-24 adopting regulations to resolve a tie vote for the City Council Election by lot.
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CONSENT ITEMS: (Continued)
5. Continuation of Emergency for Storm Damage Repairs to Public Facilities Adopt Resolution No. 080-24 proclaiming the Continuation of Emergency for Storm Damage Repairs to Public Facilities.
6. Adoption of the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) List of Proposed Projects for FY 2024-25
1. Adopt Resolution No. 081-24 adopting the proposed List of Projects to be funded from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Local Streets and Roads Funding Program for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and
2. Direct City staff to submit to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) a list of proposed projects to receive RMRA funding for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
7. Application of Animal Shelter Construction Donations Approve the retroactive application of donations received for the Animal Shelter building to fund Animal Shelter project costs.
FY 2021 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Funding Modification for 6 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
Adopt Resolution No. 082-24 authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept, appropriate, and expend the modification to the FY 2021 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant fund in the additional amount of $191,000, and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds.
Award of RFP No. 026-24 - Audio Visual Upgrades & As-Needed Support Services Re-Bid
Adopt Resolution No. 083-24 to enter into an agreement with EIDIM Group, Inc. (EIDIM), in an amount not to exceed $299,997.10 for the initial one-year term, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods.
10. Award of Bid No. 006-25 - Street Sweeping Services for the Cities of El Cajon, Del Mar, & Solana Beach
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CONSENT ITEMS: (Item 10 - Continued)
1. Adopt Resolution No. 084-24 to Approve the Plans and Specifications for Street Sweeping Services for the Cities of El Cajon, Del Mar, & Solana Beach, Bid No. 006-25; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 085-24 to Award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, SCA of CA, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $710,577.20, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods. The City of El Cajon's portion of the award is $602,024.02 for the first year.
11. Disposal of Retired Property
Declare the listed property retired and authorize disposal in accordance with policy.
12. California 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Branch Funding for Emergency Telephone System Replacement
Adopt Resolution No. 086-24 to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to accept, appropriate, and expend the State of California, Office of Emergency Services, Public Safety Communications, California 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Branch reimbursement in the amount of $43,796.59, and to execute any documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds.
13. Declaration of Emergency for Sewer System Repairs; Authorization to Waive Bidding
1. Adopt Resolution No. 087-24 to establish a Declaration of Emergency and determine that the public interest and necessity require the immediate expenditure of public money to safeguard life, health, or property as required by the Public Contract Code section 22050; and
2. Approve $580,000 for repairs in the Wastewater Operations Fund to cover the cost of the emergency work.
14. SB 1383 De Minimis, Physical Space, and Collection Frequency Waivers to Organics Recycling
Adopt Resolution No. 088-24 to:
1. Approve the process to waive organic waste recycling services by commercial businesses upon proof of meeting thresholds due to de minimis waste, lack of physical space for containers, or reduced frequency for collection of organic waste, as allowed by 14 CCR section 18984.11; and
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CONSENT ITEMS: (Item 14 - Continued)
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works Operations Department to generate, approve, and manage applications from commercial businesses for the special
15. Time Extension of Tentative Parcel Map (TPM No. 667), 1474 Peach Avenue Grant a one-year time extension for Tentative Parcel Map No. 667 (1474 Peach Avenue, APN 507-281-23-00) and set the last expiration date to be May 18, 2027, in accordance with Municipal Code Section 16.124.180. The TPM consists of a common interest development consisting of two parcels and a lot for access purposes.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Brenda Hammond spoke about her volunteering experiences, and expressed how much she enjoys the concerts in the City.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
16. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Preliminary Annual Budget
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council, Housing Authority, and the City of El Cajon, as Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency, receives information related to the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Preliminary Annual Budget.
DISCUSSION
Director of Finance, Clay Schoen, provided detailed information of the Item.
No public comment was received.
Discussion ensued among Council and Staff regarding how cuts to any department, such as Information Technology or Human Resources, would affect the Police and Fire Departments, as each department contributes to a smooth running operation.
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MOTION BY ORTIZ, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to RECEIVE information related to the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Preliminary Annual Budget.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
17. City Council Meeting Schedule
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council considers canceling its August 27, 2024 meeting.
DISCUSSION
City Manager Mitchell, provided detailed information of the item.
No public comment was received.
MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to CANCEL the August 27, 2024 meeting.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
COMMISSION REPORTS: None
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS:
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.
18. Council Activities Report/Comments
Report as submitted.
ACTIVITIES REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
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.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
Report as submitted.
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ACTIVITIES REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS: (Countinued)
20. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA
Council Activities Report/Comments.
In addition to the submitted report, Councilmember Kendrick stated that he attended a Metro Wastewater JPA meeting on June 6, 2024.
21. COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; Heartland Communications - See Trainin Alternate; Heartland JPA - Alternate; METRO
Commission/Wastewater JPA - Alternate.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
Report as submitted.
22. 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.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
In addition to the submitted report, Deputy Mayor Ortiz stated that he attended a Gillespie Field Development Council meeting on June 11, 2024.
JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS: None
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: None
ORDINANCES: FIRST READING - None
ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION - None
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CLOSED SESSIONS: None
Adjournment: Mayor Wells adjourned the Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor the El Cajon
Redevelopment Agency held this 11th day of June, 2024, at 3:56 p.m., to Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
AlCates
ANGÈŁA L. CORTEZ, CMC
City Clerk/Secretary
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