JOINT MEETING OF THE
EL CAJON CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING
The Valley ofOpportunity
AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE EL CAJON
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
CITY OF EL CAJON
EL CAJON, CALIFORNIA
October 8, 2024
A Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency, held Tuesday, October 8, 2024, was called to order by Mayor/Chair Bill Wells at 3:02 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 200 Civic Center Way, El Cajon, California.
ROLL CALL
Council/Agencymembers present: Goble, Kendrick, and Metschel 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
Janzer, Deputy 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 September 24, 2024, meeting and the Agenda of the October 8, 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:
Presentation: Hauntfest on Main
• Proclamation: National Fire Prevention Week
• Proclamation: National Community Planning Month
AGENDA CHANGES: None
CONSENT ITEMS: (1 - 10)
1. Minutes of El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Meetings
Approve 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
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. 152-24 proclaiming the Continuation of Emergency for Storm Damage Repairs to Public Facilities.
5. Continuation of Emergency for Sewer System Repairs
Adopt Resolution No. 153-24 proclaiming the Continuation of Emergency for Sewer System Repairs.
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CONSENT ITEMS: (Continued)
6. 2025 Calendar of Meetings for the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Review the proposed 2025 calendar of meetings for the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, make appropriate modifications, or accept as presented.
7. Fiscal Year 2024-25 First Quarter Report
Increase or modify Fiscal Year 2024-25 appropriations in the net amount of $324,160 for additional needs as detailed in this report; Authorize the proposed personnel changes detailed in this report; and Authorize the proposed capital expenditures detailed in this report.
8. June 30, 2024 Quarterly Treasurer's Report
Receive the Treasurer's Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.
9. Award of RFP No. 016-25 - Pavement Management System Adopt Resolution No. 154-24 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.
PULLED BY A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL:
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.
DISCUSSION:
Discussion ensued amongst the City Council and staff in regard to:
• The position will be removed from the Police Department's budget and added to the Parks and Recreation budget; and
• This would be a new position in the Parks and Recreation department.
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CONSENT ITEMS: (Item 10 - Continued)
Approve and authorize the classification updates for Parks Ranger Supervisor and Senior Public Works Maintenance Worker.
MOTION BY GOBLE, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to APPROVE Consent Items 1 to 10.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Brenda Hammond stated she was looking forward to the car show on Wednesday night.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
11. Stoney's Neighborhood Park Fitness Equipment and Playground Resurfacing - Project Acceptance
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
1. Accepts the Stoney's Neighborhood Park Fitness Equipment, Job No. STONEY PARK 233797PRCP;
2. Accepts the Stoney's Neighborhood Park Playground Resurfacing, Job No.
STONEY PARK 233789PWCP; and
3. Authorizes the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release the bonds in accordance with the contract terms.
DISCUSSION
Director of Parks and Recreation, Adam Tronerud, introduced the Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation, Julie Alon, who provided detailed information of the Item.
No public comment was received.
Discussion ensued amongst City Council and Staff regarding the location of the park and dogs not being allowed at Stoney's Neighborhood Park.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: (Item 11 - Continued)
MOTION BY ORTIZ, SECOND BY KENDRICK, to Accept the Stoney's Neighborhood Park Fitness Equipment, Job No. STONEY PARK 233797PRCP; Accept the Stoney's Neighborhood Park Playground Resurfacing, Job No. STONEY PARK 233789PWCP; and Authorize the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release the bonds in accordance with the contract terms.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
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.
DISCUSSION
Director of Public Works Operations, David Richards, provided detailed information of the Item.
No public comment was received.
Director of Public Works Operations, David Richards, introduced Mark Olson, representing MTS, to answer questions.
Discussion ensued amongst City Council and Staff concerning the following:
• Which San Diego cities currently have an agreement with MTS; • Notifying MTS if service or security is needed;
• Preventing homeless from sleeping at bus stops;
• Bench designs;
• Reducing the City's liability;
• Allowing the City Manager to make changes deemed necessary; • Amount of bus stops that could be transitioned to the MTS program; • Timeline for transitioning the bus stops;
• Restricting advertisements; and
• The City would not forfeit Transportation Act (TDA) funds.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: (Item 12 - Continued)
MOTION BY GOBLE, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to ADOPT Resolution No. 155-24, to authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum oi Jnderstanding (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.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
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.
DISCUSSION
Assistant City Manager DiMaggio provided detailed information of the Item.
No public comment was received.
Discussion ensued amongst City Council and Staff concerning the following:
• The need for more night entertainment options;
• Boundaries to new zoning;
• Preventing alcohol sales to minors;
• New businesses would be approved through Conditional Use Permits; • Which cities El Cajon would like to mirror; and
• Getting the PBID involved.
No Motion required for the Item.
COMMISSION REPORTS: None
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS:
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.
14. Council Activities Report/Comments
Report as submitted.
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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 submitted report, Councilmember Goble stated MTS' new Copper Line is now operational.
COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
Report as submitted.
COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; Heartland Communications - Alternate; Heartland Training JPA - Alternate;
Commission/Wastewater JPA - Alternate.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
In addition to the submitted report, Councilmember Metschel stated she attended the East County Economic Development Council on October 8, 2024, and toured a new sober living facility in Lakeside.
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.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
Report as submitted.
Joint Meeting: El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/ October 8, 2024 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency 3:00 p.m.
JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS: None
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: None
ORDINANCES: FIRST READING - None
ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION - None
CLOSED SESSIONS: None
Adjournment: Mayor Wells adjourned the Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Cajon Redevelopment Agency held this 8th day of October, 2024, at 4:18 p.m., to Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
Al Covez
GELA L. CORTEZ, CMC
City Clerk/Secretary
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