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
July 9, 2024
A Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency, held Tuesday, July 9, 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 Wesley Ortiz and MOMENT OF SILENCE.
POSTINGS: The City Clerk posted Orders of Adjournment of the June 25, 2024, Er Cingan the Council ousing A initiesor coreane with See cand Redevelopment Agency Policy.
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PRESENTATIONS:
City Manager Mitchell announced that Director of Parks & Recreation, Frank Carson the City Council thanked Mr. Carson for ar
• Proclamation: Parks & Recreation Month
AGENDA CHANGES: None
CONSENT ITEMS: (1 - 11)
MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to APPROVE Consent Items 1 to 11.
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 June 25, 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. Continuation of Emergency for Storm Damage Repairs to Public Facilities Adopt Resolution No. 102-24 proclaiming the Continuation of Emergency for Storm Damage Repairs to Public Facilities.
5. Continuation of Emergency for Sewer System Repairs
Adopt Resolution No. 103-24 proclaiming the Continuation of Emergency for Sewer System Repairs.
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6. Fifth Amendment to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System San Diego Regional Stormwater Copermittees Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Approve the Fifth Amendment to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), San Diego Regional Stormwater Copermittees Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and authorizes the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City.
7. FY 2024-25 California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Alcohol Policing Partnership (ABC-APP) Grant
Adopt Resolution No. 104-24 authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept, appropriate, and expend the grant in the amount of $70,000 from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Alcohol Policing Partnership (ABC-APP) and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds.
8. Time Extension of Tentative Parcel Map (TPM No. 2021-0003), Honey Hill Road,
1.8 Acre Residential Property
Grant a one-year time extension for Tentative Parcel Map No. 2021-0003 (1454 Honey Hill Road) and sets the expiration date to be June 20, 2025, in accordance with El Cajon Municipal Code section 16.24.020.
FY25 California Highway Patrol - Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) Award
1. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to accept the FY25 California Highway Patrol - Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) Award in the amount of $68,524.50 and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds; and
2. Appropriate $68,524.50 of the FY25 California Highway Patrol - Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) Award to be allocated as follows:
Procure one SoToxa Mobile Test System in an amount not to exceed $14,000, and one Light Tower Trailer in an amount not to exceed $20,000, to be used during traffic enforcement details including DUI/DL Checkpoints and DUI Saturation patrols; and
Fund $34,524.50 in overtime costs associated with operating (4) DUI Saturation patrol enforcement details and (2) DUI/DL Checkpoints.
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CONSENT ITEMS: (Continued)
10. 2023 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) - Funded by the Office of Homeland Security
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to accept the 2023 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) in the amount of $230,333, and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds;
2. Appropriate funding in the amount of $230,333 to reimburse the El Cajon Police and minter 133), frite benefits (5,527, mie e 081), tringe benetits $0,52l), mileage (s6,081)
11. ARPA Budget Adjustments
Accept the proposed ARPA adjustments to:
1. Re-allocate $299,997 from ARPA-Economic Development (ARP08) to ARPA- Cybersecurity (ARP02);
2. Appropriate an additional $67,000 of ARPA-Recreation Center Upgrades (ARP06) to increase the Recreation Center Upgrades project (223752PWCP) budget;
3. Cancel and de-appropriate Solar PV and Battery Storage Improvements #1 (213740PWCP) and Solar PV and Battery Storage Improvements #2 (223753PWCP) projects;
4. Re-allocate $3.0 million from ARPA-Solar PV & Battery (ARP07) to ARPA-Public Safety & Public Works Vehicles (ARP23); and
5. Re-allocate the remaining $752,463 from ARPA-Solar PV & Battery (ARP07) to ARPA-Economic Development (ARP08).
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Billie Sangster, representing the Council for Youth Empowerment, Miss El Cajon, announced her retirement from the organization, and introduced Julie Goble as the new Executive Director. Ms. Sangster also introduced Jr. Teen Miss El Cajon, Serenity Kennel and Miss El Cajon, Katie Reyno.
Brenda Hammond shared that she enjoys the summer concert series in the City.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
12. City of El Cajon Annual Sewer Charges Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
1. Opens the Public Hearing and receives testimony;
2. Closes the Public Hearing;
3. Determines if a majority protest has been received; and (if not
4. Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
• Determine the lack of majority protest;
• Overrule objections to the report;
Accept the City of El Cajon Annual Sewer Charges Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Report;
Accept Appendix B, which identifies by parcel number, each parcel of real property receiving sewer services, and the amount of sewer charges for each parcel for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 at the currently adopted rates, as required by the California Health and Safety Code section 5473, et seq., pertaining to collection of sewer charges on the tax roll; Direct the City Clerk to file the reports with the San Diego County Auditor; and
• Direct the Finance Department to file a certification of the sewer service charges with the San Diego County Auditor.
DISCUSSION
Associate Engineer, Blake Behringer, provided detailed information of the Item.
Mayor Wells opened the Public Hearing.
No public comment was received for the Item.
Councilmember Goble pointed out that there have been no rate increases for sewer services in the last year.
MOTiON BY WELLS, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to CLOSE the Public MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Item 12 - Continued)
MOTION BY GOBLE, SECOND BY ORTIZ, to ADOPT Resolution No. 105- 24 to: Determine the lack of majority protest; Overrule objections to the report; Accept the City of El Cajon Annual Sewer Charges Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Report; Accept Appendix B, which identifies by parcel number, each parcel of real property receiving sewer services, and the amount of sewer charges for each parcel for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 at the currently adopted rates, as required by the California Health and Safety Code section 5473, et seq., pertaining to collection of sewer charges on the tax roll; Direct the City Clerk to file the reports with the San Diego County Auditor; and Direct the Finance Department to file a certification of the sewer service charges with the San Diego County Auditor.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
13. Issuance of Tax-Exempt Revenue Bonds for La Maestra Family Clinic, Inc. by the California Municipal Finance Authority
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
1. Conducts the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibilities Act ("TEFRA") public hearing in consideration of the issuance of tax-exempt revenue bond financing by the California Municipal Finance Authority for the benefit of La Maestra Family Clinic, Inc., to provide for the acquisition and renovation of several buildings at 1242-1248 East Main Street, El Cajon, California, for the development of a new heath clinic; and
2. Adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving the issuance of Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority not to exceed $15,000,000 for the benefit of La Maestra Family Clinic, Inc., to provide for the acquisition and renovation of several buildings at 1242-1248 East Main Street, El Cajon, California, for the development of a new heathcare clinic.
DISCUSSION
City Attorney Foley announced that he would recuse himself from the ltem, due to a conflict of interest, as his law firm represents La Maestra Family Clinic.
Housing Manager, Jose Dorado, provided detailed information of the Item and introduced California Municipal Finance Authority's Financial Advisor, Jarod Suzuki, La Maestra's CFO, Jeffrey Neumann, and La Maestra's Director of Financial Management, Elena Akins.
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Mayor Wells opened the Public Hearing.
No public comment was received for the Item.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and La Maestra's representatives regarding protection for tax payers and no-interest financing options.
MOTION BY ORTIZ, SECOND BY GOBLE, to ADOPT Resolution No. 106- 24 to approve the issuance of Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority not to exceed $15,000,000 for the benefit of La viaestra Family Clinic, Inc., to provide for the acquisition and renovatior of several buildings at 1242-1248 East Main Street, El Cajon, California. for the development of a new heathcare clinic.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
14. El Cajon Parkway Plaza Reimaged Market Analysis
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the report, shares feedback, and provides direction on possible next steps.
DISCUSSION
Cly Manager Michel randed tand herate ore man he recen
Partners.
No public comment was received for the Item.
Discussion ensued among Council and Staff and the Hunden Partner's representatives, concerning the following:
• Assessment of market and opportunities for the City;
• Interest for additional retail stores at Parkway Plaza; • Outdoor space opportunities;
• Short term lease options;
• Consideration of Condominiums and Town Homes in the Parkway Plaza space; Incentives for retailers;
• Incentives for land owners; and
• Benefit of property having plenty of parking spaces.
No Motion was required for the Item.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: (Continued)
Recess called at 4:50 p.m.
Meeting called back to order at 4:55 p.m.
15. City Council Action Plan (2024) Update
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the update report regarding the City Council Action Plan (2024)
DISCUSSION
City Manager Mitchell provided detailed information of the Item.
No public comment was received for the Item.
No Motion was required for the Item.
COMMISSION REPORTS: None
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS:
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.
16. 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.
In addition to the Report as submitted, Councilmember Goble provided an update on the 'Copper Line' MTS trolley line, and he praised the Police and Fire Departments for their continued excellent service to the community.
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ACTIVITIES REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS: (Continued)
18. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
Report as submitted.
19. COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; Heartland Communications - Alternate Heard Fire Training JPA - Alternate; METRO
Commission /Wastewater JPA - Alternate.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
Report as submitted.
20. 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 Report as submitted, Deputy Mayor Ortiz stated that he attended the East County Development Council meeting on July 9, 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 Agency El Cajon Redevelopment Agency held this gth day of July, 2024, at 5:03 p.m., to Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
A Cater
ANGELA L. CORTEZ, ČMC
City Clerk/Secretary
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