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Agenda
NOVEMBER 12, 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 pos
ted Orders of Adjournment of the October 22, 2024, Meeting and the Agenda of the November 12, 2024, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation: IT Professionals and GIS Day
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 October 22, 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. National Recreation and Park Association Million Coaches Challenge Grant Acceptance
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council accepts, appropriates, and expends the grant agreement funding from the National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA) Million Coaches Challenge for Youth Sports Coaches and Volunteers.
7. Contract Amendments for El Cajon Transit Center Community Improvements and Main
7. Contract Amendments for El Cajon Transit Center Community Improvements and Main Street - Green Street Gateway Improvements Construction Management Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to approve amendments to increase the Public Works Contracts for construction management services with Project Professionals Corporation (PPC) for a one-year term, for:
El Cajon Transit Center Community Improvements (TCC) in the amount of $102,030; and
1. Main Street - Green Street Gateway Improvements (MSGS) in the amount of $120,606.
2. 8. Award of Bid No. 018-25 – ADA Concrete Improvements 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to:
Approve the Plans and Specifications for ADA Concrete Improvements 2025, Bid No. 018-25; and
1. (a) Find the low bidder non-responsive for the reason set forth in this agenda report; and (b) Award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Quality Construction & Engineering, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $889,775, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods.
2. 9. Rejection of Bid No. 017-25 – Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Find the first and second low bidders non-responsive for the reasons set forth in the agenda report; and
1. Reject all bids.2.
10. Contract Amendment for Bid No. 025-24 – Fiber Broadband Project
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to increase compensation and working days for the Fiber Broadband Project Public Works contract with Baker Electric & Renewables, LLC (Baker) in the not-to-exceed amount of $285,352.23.
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 Underground Utility District # 29 - S. Johnson Avenue
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to create a new Underground Utility District (UUD) # 29 on South Johnson Avenue from West Main Street to El Cajon Blvd.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
12. City Council Action Plan (2024) Update
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the update and provides feedback.
13. Consider Amending Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code Pertaining to Dogs in the Superblock Area.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council provide direction on a possible Municipal Code amendment. If an amendment is desired, to remove the prohibition on dogs in the Superblock area, a proposed ordinance to repeal section 6.12.150 in its entirety is available for first reading and introduction in the "First Reading of Ordinances" section of this agenda.
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
19. Introduction of Ordinance to amend El Cajon Municipal Code Chapter 6.12 of Title 6 regarding dogs in the Superblock Area of El Cajon by repealing section 6.12.150
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Moves to introduce the next Ordinance, in order, to repeal section 6.12.150 of Chapter 6.12 of Title 6 of the El Cajon Municipal Code;
1. Directs the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only; and2.
Directs the second reading of the Ordinance to be placed on the December 10, 2024 City Council agenda.
3. 20. Introduction of Ordinance to Amend ECMC Chapter 8.32 – Regulation of Smoking and Secondhand Smoke in Certain Public Areas and Places of Employment, and Chapter
8.33 - Licensure of Tobacco Retailers
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 December 10, 2024 City Council agenda.
3. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
CLOSED SESSIONS:
21. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: Anthony P.
Crum v. City of El Cajon, and Does 1-20, inclusive; Superior Court of California, County of San Diego;
Case No.: 24CU010745C
22. Closed Session - Conference with Real Property Negotiators - pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8:
Property:
APN 487-331-22-00
425 W. Main Street
Negotiating Party:
Jala, Inc.
Hitesh C. Patel, CEO
City Negotiators:
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
Under Negotiation:
Price and terms of payment for acquisition of property
23. Closed Session - Conference with Real Property Negotiators - pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8:
Property:
Parkway Plaza
APN 482-270-56-00
APN 482-270-35-00
APN 482-270-42-00
Negotiating Parties:
Star-West Parkway Mall LP
Penney Property Sub Holdings LLC
Star-West Parkway Mall LP
City Negotiators:
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
Under Negotiation:
Price and terms of payment for acquisition of property
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 12th day of November 2024, is adjourned to Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.