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Agenda
SEPTEMBER 10, 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 August 13, 2024, Meetings and the Agenda of the September 10, 2024, Meetings in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation: National Preparedness Month
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 August 13, 2024, Meetings 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. El Cajon Housing Authority Annual Report (Fiscal Year 2023-2024)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council, acting as the El Cajon Housing Authority:
Approves the attached 2023-2024 Annual Report; and1.
Authorizes the Executive Director or designee to transmit it, in a form substantially as presented, to the California Department of Housing and Community Development as required by State Law.
2. 7. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Vehicle Purchases
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to authorize the replacement of vehicles and capital purchases of new vehicles for Public Works and Public Safety utilizing American Rescue Plan Act Funds (ARP23).
8. CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling Grant
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Authorize the City Manager or such person designated by the City Manager, to apply for, and if awarded, accept the CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling City/County Grant for FY2024-25 (CALCCPP25); and
1. Authorize the City Manager or such person designated by the City Manager, to execute any documents and agreements necessary to apply for and receive the grant funds.
2. 9. Revision of Classification Specification for Building Inspector
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves and authorizes the proposed changes to the Building Inspector classification specification.
10. Service Agreement to Participate in the County of San Diego Roadway Resurfacing Project
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the County of San Diego Service Agreement for El Cajon Roadway Resurfacing;
1. Appropriate $258,000.00 of available TransNet EL03 Overlay/Resurfacing funds to increase the budget for the Overlay 2023 (233786PWCP) project and expend these funds for the County Roadway Resurfacing Project, which includes five City streets; and
2. Determine that the project is exempt, pursuant to sections 15301, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) State Guidelines.
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:
11. Public Hearing for the Consideration to Vacate a Utility Easement at 330-340 North First Street
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 approve the summary vacation of a utility easement at 330-340 North First Street, established by Council Resolution No. 161-81, April 14, 1981.
3. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
12. Report on City Infrastructure and Deferred Maintenance
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the Report on City Infrastructure and Deferred Maintenance.
13. Addressing the Rising 911 Call Volume from Congregate Care Facilities
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council provides feedback on the options presented or considers alternative options. Additionally, staff recommends that the City Council directs staff to meet with operators of congregate care facilities to share potential policy options, gather their input and suggestions, and return to the City Council with a policy proposal for consideration.
14. Annual Review of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Program
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the report as an information item and provides feedback to staff.
15. 2024 Annual Pension Status Report
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the Annual Pension Status report.
16. All-Way Stop Sign Request on Greenfield Drive at Souvenir Drive
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to establish permanent all-way stop signs on Greenfield Drive at the intersection of Souvenir Drive in order to enhance pedestrian and traffic safety.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.
17. Council Activity Report
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
18. 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.
19. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
20. COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
21. 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
22. Introduction of Ordinance to Amend ECMC Chapter 8.32 – Regulation of Smoking and Secondhand Smoke in Certain Public Areas and Places of Employment
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Moves to introduce the next Ordinance, in order; 1.
Directs the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only; and 2.
Directs the second reading of the Ordinance to be placed on the September 24, 2024 City Council agenda.
3. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
CLOSED SESSIONS:
23. 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 - On August 9, 2024, the Attorney General for the State of California, through Chief Deputy Attorney General, Venus D. Johnson, notified Police Chief Mike Moulton of its belief that the El Cajon Police Department maintains a practice of sharing information captured by its automated license plate recognition system with out-of-state and/or federal law enforcement agencies in violation of state laws (i.e., California Civil Code §1798,90,55 (b)).
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 10th day of September 2024, is adjourned to Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.