JOINT MEETING OF THE
EL CAJON CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING
The Valley of Opportunity
AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE EL CAJON
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MINUTES
CITY OF EL CAJON
EL CAJON, CALIFORNIA
November 12, 2024
A Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency, held Tuesday, November 12, 2024, was called to order by Mayor/Chair Bill Wells at 3:01 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
Cortez, 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 October 22, 2024, meeting and the Agenda of the November 12, 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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Proclamation: IT Professionals and GIS Day
AGENDA CHANGES: None
CONSENT ITEMS: (1 - 10)
Minutes of El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Meetings
Approve Minutes of the October 22, 2024, Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency.
Warrants
Approve payment of Warrants as submitted by the Finance Department.
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. 165-24, proclaiming the Continuation of Emergency for Storm Damage Repairs to Public Facilities.
5. Continuation of Emergency for Sewer System Repairs
Adopt Resolution No. 166-24, proclaiming the Continuation of Emergency for Sewer System Repairs.
6. National Recreation and Park Association Million Coaches Challenge Grant Acceptance
Accept, appropriate, and expend the grant agreement funding from the National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA) Million Coaches Challenge for Youth Sports Coaches and Volunteers.
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CONSENT ITEMS: (Continued)
ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
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:
1. El Cajon Transit Center Community Improvements (TCC) in the amount of $102,030; and
2. Main Street - Green Street Gateway Improvements (MSGS) in the amount of $120,606.
DISCUSSION
In answer to a question by Councilmember Goble, City Manager Mitchell stated that since the project delays have been caused by the contractors, the City will attempt to recover some of the additional monies spent for projects that are behind schedule.
Approve amendments to increase the Public Works Contracts for construction management services with Project Professionals Corporation (PPC) for a one-year term, as follows:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 167-24 for the El Cajon Transit Center Community Improvements (TCC) in the amount of $102,030; and
Adopt Resolution No. . 168-24 for the Main Street - Green Street Gateway Improvements (MSGS) in the amount of $120,606.
ITEM CONTINUED TO THE NOVEMBER 19, 2024 MEETING BY THE CITY MANAGER.
8. Award of Bid No. 018-25 - ADA Concrete Improvements 2025 RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to:
1. Approve the Plans and Specifications for ADA Concrete Improvements 2025, Bid No. 018-25; and
2. (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.
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CONSENT ITEMS: (Continued)
9. Rejection of Bid No. 017-25 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones) Adopts Resolution No. 169-24 to find the first and second low bidders non-responsive for the reasons set forth in the agenda report; and reject all bids.
10. Contract Amendment for Bid No. 025-24 - Fiber Broadband Project Adopt Resolution No. 170-24, 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.
MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY GOBLE, to APPROVE Consent Items 1 to 7, and 9 to 10, and to CONTINUE Item 8 to the November 19, 2024, Special Meeting.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
PUBLIC HEARING:
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.
DISCUSSION
City Engineer, Mario Sanchez, provided a summary of the Item.
In answer to a question by Councilmember Metschel, Mr. Sanchez confirmed that SDG&E will pay for the proposed UUD
Mayor Wells opened the Public Hearing.
No public comment was received for the Item.
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PUBLIC HEARING: (Item 11 - Continued)
MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to CLOSE the Public Hearing.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
MOTION BY KENDRICK, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to ADOPT Resolution No. 171-24 to create a new Underground Utility District (UUD) # 29 on South Johnson Avenue from West Main Street to El Cajon Blvd.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
12. City Council Action Plan (2024) Update
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the update and provides feedback.
DISCUSSION
City Manager Mitchell provided detailed information of the Item.
Jose Cruz spoke of numerous traffic accidents at the intersection of Grape Street and Peach Avenue, and inquired why eviction processes are not handled by the City.
City Manager Mitchell stated that the Engineering Department would contact Mr. Cruz to further discuss the traffic issues.
City Attorney Foley clarified that evictions are handled by the State of California Superior Court, as they are a private matter.
Discussion ensued amongst the City Council and staff regarding:
Pavement management;
Multiple projects in the same area of City causing problems; Video to showcase success stories in the homeless program; and • Funding for a fire engine to enhance public safety.
City Manager Mitchell reminded the City Council that a request to provide options for the local car show was tasked to staff. Mr. Mitchell recommended that staff focuses on the public safety issues before working on the car show project. The City Council agreed on postponing the car show project for now.
No Motion required for the Item.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: (Continued)
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 avallable for first reading and introduction in the "First Reading of Ordinances" section of this agenda.
DISCUSSION
Assistant City Manager DiMaggio provided detailed information of the Item, and stated that if the City Council is in support of the changes to the Municipal Code, a first reading of the proposed ordinance would be approved on Item 19, of the current agenda.
Karen Anderson spoke in support of the proposed changes to the ECMC.
Bobby T., spoke in support of the proposed changes to the ECMC.
Discussion ensued amongst the City Council and staff regarding prohibiting dogs at certain events, for the safety of the citizens.
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:
15. COUNCILMEMBER STEVE GOBLE
MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Board); East County Advanced Vater 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 spoke of California Assembly Bill AB 413, which prohibits vehicular parking within 20 feet of a marked or unmarked crosswalk. Mr. Goble also mentioned grocery anchored shopping centers, which are being replaced by multi-floor shopping centers.
16. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA
Council Activities Report/Comments.
In addition to the submitted report, Councilmember Kendrick stated he attended the Metro Commission/Wastewater JPA meeting on November 12, 2024.
17. COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; Heartland Communications - Alternate; Heartland Training Alternate; METRO
Commission/Wastewater JPA - Alternate.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
In addition to the submitted report, Councilmember Metschel shared about Fire Station 8 making Halloween fun for children in the neighborhood by playing music and handing out candy.
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.
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JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS: None
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: None
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:
1. 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;
2. Directs the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only; and
3. Directs the second reading of the Ordinance to be placed on the December 10, 2024 City Council agenda.
DISCUSSION
Assistant City Manager DiMaggio provided a summary of the Item.
MOTION BY KENDRICK, SECOND BY ORTIZ, to INTRODUCE the
Ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
The City Clerk recited the title of the ordinance for a first reading.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON, CALIFORNIA
REPEALING SECTION 6.12.150 OF CHAPTER 6.12
OF TITLE 6 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE
TO PERMIT DOGS IN THE SUPERBLOCK AREA OF EL CAJON
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:
1. Moves to introduce the next Ordinance, in order;
2. Directs the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only; and Joint Meeting: El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/ Vovember 12, 202 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - 213- 3:00 p.m ORDINANCES: FIRST READING (Item 20 - Continued)
3. Directs the second reading of the Ordinance to be placed on the December 10, 2024 City Council agenda.
DISCUSSION
City Attorney Foley provided a summary of the Item.
MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY KENDRICK, to INTRODUCE the
Ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
The City Clerk recited the title of the ordinance for a first reading.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 8.32.010, 8.32.020 and 8.32.030 OF CHAPTER 8.32 OF TITLE 8 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO REGULATION OF SMOKING AND SECONDHAND SMOKE
IN CERTAIN PUBLIC AREAS AND PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT, AND
TO AMEND SUBSECTION 8.33.090(A)(5) OF CHAPTER 8.33 OF
TITLE 8 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
LICENSURE OF TOBACCO RETAILERS
ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION - None
CLOSED SESSIONS:
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency adjourns to Closed Session as follows:
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
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CLOSED SESSIONS: (Continued)
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
MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY KENDRICK, to ADJOURN to
Closed Session at 4:06 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
RECONVENED to Open Session at 5:09 p.m.
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CLOSED SESSIONS: (Continued)
City Attorney Foley reported the following actions:
Item 21: Direction given to Legal Counsel
Item 22: Direction given to City Negotiator
Item 23: Direction given to Negotiator
Adjournment: Mayor Wells adjourned the Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to Cajon
Redevelopment Agency held this 12t day of November, 2024, at 5:10 p.m., to Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
i Calez
ANGELA L. CORTEZ, CMC
City Clerk/Secretary
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