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Agenda
JULY 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 July 9, 2024, Meeting and the Agenda of the July 23, 2024, Meetings in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS:
Certificate of Appreciation for Town Hall Attendees
June Bloom of El Cajon
Heartland Fire & Rescue's - "Dog Days of Summer"
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 July 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. Continuation of Emergency for Sewer System Repairs
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, proclaiming the Continuation of Emergency for Sewer System Repairs.
6. 2023 State Homeland Security Grant Program Funding
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept, appropriate, and expend the FY 2023 State Homeland Security Grant (SHSG23) funds in the amount of $60,910, and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds.
7. 2023 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Funding
7. 2023 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Funding
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept, appropriate, and expend the FY2023 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant (UASI23) funding in the amount of $52,153, and execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds.
8. Subdivision Agreement for Public/Private Improvements and Final Map No. 2023-0009 for Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM) No. 2021-0007; 1369 East Main Street; Engineering Job No. 3818
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Approves the Subdivision Agreements for Public/Private Improvements for Final Map (No. 2023-0009), 1369 East Main Street, Engineering Job No. 3818;
1. Authorizes the City Manager to execute the agreements and related documentation; and
2. Authorizes the City Clerk to release bonds after completion of improvements.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:
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
9. "No Panhandling" Signs - Re-Design and Locations
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council provides direction to staff on re-design options and locations for "No Panhandling" signs.
10. Update on Homeless Programs and Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the homeless programs and services report and, if desired, provides feedback, recommendations, and direction on homeless-related programming and funding.
11. All-Way Stop Sign Request on Greenfield Drive at Camillo Way
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to establish permanent all-way stop signs on Greenfield Drive at the intersection with Camillo Way.
12. Sign Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council discusses the City's Sign Ordinance and either:
Accepts the information provided in the report and takes no further action; or1.
Provides alternative policy direction to staff.2.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.
13. Council Activity Report
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
14. 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.
15. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
16. COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
17. 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:
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
ORDINANCES: FIRST READING
ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
CLOSED SESSIONS:
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 July 2024, is adjourned to Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.