CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING AUTHORITY AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE EL CAJON
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Council Chamber
200 Civic Center Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
Agenda
OCTOBER 8, 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 September 24, 2024, Meeting and the Agenda of the October 8, 2024, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS:
Presentation: Hauntfest on Main
Proclamation: National Fire Prevention Week
Proclamation: National Community Planning 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 September 24, 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. 2025 Calendar of Meetings for the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council reviews the proposed 2025 calendar of meetings for the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, makes appropriate modifications, or accepts as presented.
7. Fiscal Year 2024-25 First Quarter Report
7. Fiscal Year 2024-25 First Quarter Report
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Increases or modifies Fiscal Year 2024-25 appropriations in the net amount of $324,160 for additional needs as detailed in this report;
1. Authorizes the proposed personnel changes detailed in this report; and2.
Authorizes the proposed capital expenditures detailed in this report.3.
8. June 30, 2024 Quarterly Treasurer’s Report
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.
9. Award of RFP No. 016-25 – Pavement Management System
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to enter into an agreement with New Mexico Applied Research Associates, Inc. (NMARAI), in an amount not to exceed $70,960 for a one-year term.
10. Classification Updates for Parks Ranger Supervisor and Senior Public Works Maintenance Worker
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves and authorizes the classification updates for Parks Ranger Supervisor and Senior Public Works Maintenance Worker.
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:
11. Stoney's Neighborhood Park Fitness Equipment and Playground Resurfacing - Project Acceptance
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Accepts the Stoney's Neighborhood Park Fitness Equipment, Job No. STONEY PARK 233797PRCP;
1. Accepts the Stoney's Neighborhood Park Playground Resurfacing, Job No.
STONEY PARK 233789PWCP; and
2. Authorizes the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release the bonds in accordance with the contract terms.
3. 12. Memorandum of Understanding with MTS for Bus Shelter and Bus Bench Advertising, Installation, and Maintenance
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Regarding Bus Shelter and Bus Bench Advertising, Installation and Maintenance, substantially in the form as presented at this meeting, with any such changes and refinements as may be necessary and approved by the City Manager.
13. Consider an Amendment to the Downtown Master Plan (Specific Plan No. 182) to Provide Allowances for New On-Sale Alcoholic Beverage Sales Establishments in the Downtown Area
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council provide direction on beverage sales establishments in the Downtown Area.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.
14. Council Activity Report
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
15. 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.
16. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
17. COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
18. 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 Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/El Cajon Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency held this 8th day of October 2024, is adjourned to Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.