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Agenda
DECEMBER 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 November 12, 2024 Meeting, the Joint Special Meeting of November 19, 2024, and the Agenda of the December 10, 2024, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 - GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - CERTIFICATE OF RESULTS
OF CANVASS
1. Official Results of the 2024 General Municipal Election
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, declaring the results of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election for the election of three Members of the City Council of the City of El Cajon: one Member each for District Two, District Three, and District Four, each serving a full four-year term to expire December 2028; and adopt Ordinance No. 5145 - Measure J, to impose a Transaction and Use Tax effective the first day following the expiration of the current one-half cent Transaction and Use Tax, for an additional 20-year term (i.e., expiring March 31, 2049).
OATH OF OFFICE AND REMARKS BY ELECTED COUNCILMEMBERS
PRESENTATIONS:
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation: Chief of Police Michael Moulton
Presentation: Christian Wallis, CEO, Grossmont Healthcare District
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.
2. 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 November 12, 2024 Meeting, and November 19, 2024 Special Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency.
3. Warrants
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves payment of Warrants as submitted by the Finance Department.
4. 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.
5. Acceptance and Termination of Emergency Declaration for Storm Damage Repairs to Public Facilities
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, proclaiming the Acceptance of the Emergency Storm Damage Repairs to Public Facilities and Termination of the Emergency Declaration.
6. Acceptance and Termination of Emergency Declaration for Sewer System Repairs
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, proclaiming the Acceptance of the Emergency Sewer System Repairs on Graves Avenue and Termination of the Emergency Declaration for Sewer System Repairs.
7. Acceptance of Slurry Seal (Various Locations) Multi-year Contract
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Accepts the Slurry Seal (Various Locations) Multi-year contract; and1.
Authorizes the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release the bonds in accordance with the contract terms.
2. 8. Fiscal Year 2023-24 El Cajon Housing Authority Annual Report (pursuant to California Health and Safety Code §34176.1)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the El Cajon Housing Authority reviews and accepts the Annual Report, substantially in the form as presented, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
9. Fiscal Year 2024-25 CDBG Mid-Year Budget Amendments
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Modifies Fiscal Year 2024-2025 appropriations as detailed in the report;1.
Allocates, appropriates, and expends $25,695 in CDBG funds to the NSL 2024 Project (Engineering Services Project #253844PWCP);
2. Allocates, appropriates, and expends project funds including $52,561.91 for the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program (C1123);
3. Allocates, appropriates, and expends $4,005 in CDBG Program Income funds and $2,318 in HOME Program Income funds for program administration costs (C1116/H1120), and an additional $20,859 for the Housing Pool of Funds (HPOOL); and
4. Approves contract change order No. 1 for the Neighborhood Streetlights Improvement (NSL) 2023 Project (Engineering Services Project No. 233784PWCP) Bid No. 030-24, Purchase Order No. 22400345 in the amount of $225,950 to T&M Electric, Inc. dba Perry Electric, for the installation of needed streetlights in low-income residential areas.
5. 10. Award of Bid No. 021-25 – Street Striping & Traffic Safety Calming
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to:
Approve the Plans and Specifications for Street Striping & Traffic Safety Calming, Bid No. 021-25; and
1. Award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Statewide Stripes, Inc., in the amount of $312,881.25, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods.
2. 11. Replacement of Damaged Message Board Trailer
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Appropriate $25,000 of Gas Tax Fund equity to increase the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Gas Tax Vehicle Replacement (211595) annual budget; and
1. Authorize the Capital Outlay of $25,000 for the replacement of the message board trailer described in the report.
2. 12. September 30, 2024 Quarterly Treasurer’s Report
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.
13. 2024 Investment Policy Update
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council and Housing Authority, respectively, adopts the next Resolution, in order, to adopt the City of El Cajon Investment Policy and delegate investment authorities to the Director of Finance/Authority Treasurer.
14. Purchase of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute a purchase agreement with RMUS, LLC dba Rocky Mountain Unmanned Systems (RMUS) for the purchase of Skydio X10 drones in the amount of $181,362.41 in accordance with El Cajon Municipal Code section 3.20.130(A)(2).
15. El Cajon Professional Firefighters Pay Rate Cleanup Language
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves and authorizes the terms and conditions of the Limited Side Letter Agreement between the City and the El Cajon Professional Firefighters (ECPFF).
16. 405 E. Lexington Avenue ARPA Project Reclassification
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves the reclassification of a recently-entered into agreement with the Chaldean Community Council for building improvements at 405 E.
Lexington Avenue from ARP20 to a new and separate ARP27 project.
17. Purchase of Grapple Truck
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Authorize the Purchasing Agent to waive the bidding requirements in accordance with El Cajon Municipal Code section 3.20.010(C)(5) and issue a sole source solicitation in compliance with federal regulations;
1. Award a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $322,000 to Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Inc. (MMEI) contingent upon the requirements as set forth in the agenda report but, if conditions are not met, direct staff to rescind the award to MMEI; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve any modifications not to exceed $100,000.3.
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:
18. Amendments to the El Cajon Municipal Code (Title 16 and Title 17) & Specific Plan No. 182
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Opens the Public Hearing and receives testimony;1.
Closes the Public Hearing; and2.
Directs staff to prepare ordinances for introduction at the January 14, 2025, City Council meeting.
3. 19. CDBG 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan Amendment
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Opens the Public Hearing and accepts public testimony for the adoption of the substantial amendment to the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan ("AAP");
1. Closes the Public Hearing;2.
Authorizes the deappropriation of closed CDBG funded Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) (213021PWCP and 223742PWCP) and the CDBG funding sources (C1093 and C1105);
3. Approves a substantial amendment to the AAP to re-allocate $160,000 in available Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") unallocated funds to the FY 2024-2025 Wells Park Community Center Improvement Project;
4. Increases the appropriation to the FY 2024-2025 Budget to add the Wells Park Community Center Improvement Project and approves the allocation and expenditure of CDBG funds in the amount of $160,000 to the new established projects (C1153/251153PRCP) and the remaining balance of $15,683.10 to be reallocated (CUNAL);
5. Authorizes the City Manager or designee to submit the substantial amendment as detailed in the report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"), to make any necessary and needed corrections or adjustments to the allocations and to execute the affiliated documents; and
6. Adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving the actions detailed in the report.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
20. Selection of Mayor Pro Tem
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council selects a Mayor Pro Tem, for the 2025 calendar year, according to the El Cajon Municipal Code.
21. Updates to City Council Policy A-29
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Approves the changes to City Council Policy A-29 described below and reflected in the attached document; and
1. Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to approve the amendment request to the employee CalPERS Classic member contributions for the Police Chief.
2. 22. Acceptance of Wells Park Improvements - Storm Water Treatment & Landscaping
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Accepts the Wells Park Improvements - Storm Water Treatment & Landscaping project (203700PWCP), Bid No. 009-24; and
1. Authorizes the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release the bonds in accordance with the contract terms.
2. COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.
23. Council Activity Report
24. City Council Assignments
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves City Council assignments (as identified in the report) to various boards and commissions representing El Cajon.
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
25. 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.
26. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
27. COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
28. 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:
29. Discussion and Direction Regarding an Ordinance to Prohibit the Sale of Vaping Devices Disguised as Other Objects
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council considers directing staff to prepare an ordinance that would prohibit the sale of vaping products disguised as common household items within the City.
30. Federal Immigration Law
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council directs staff to prepare a resolution declaring the City of El Cajon's intent to comply with federal immigration laws and to seek formal guidance from the California Attorney General on El Cajon's rights to protect its citizens.
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
ORDINANCES: FIRST READING
31. Introduction of Ordinance to Renew and Approve Policy 706 Military Equipment Use, 2024 Edition
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council moves to introduce the next Ordinance, in order, and directs the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only.
ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
32. Amendment to the El Cajon Municipal Code Chapter 6.12 of Title 6 regarding dogs in the Superblock Area of El Cajon
RECOMMENDATION:
That Mayor Wells requests the City Clerk to recite the title.
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.
This project is exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), the “Common Sense” exemption. The common sense exemption applies where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The proposed amendment does not result in any development or changes to the physical environment and does not raise this project to a level of significance that warrants CEQA analysis.
33. Amendment to the El Cajon Municipal Code Chapter 8.32 - Regulation of Smoking and Secondhand Smoke in Certain Public Areas of El Cajon
RECOMMENDATION:
That Mayor Wells requests the City Clerk to recite the title.
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 Section 8.33.090 (A)(5) of Chapter 8.33 of Title 8 of the El Cajon Municipal Code, relating to Licensure of Tobacco Retailers.
The proposed ordinance amendment is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) as it is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
34. Impose a Transactions and Use Tax to be Administered by the State Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Mayor Wells requests the City Clerk to recite the title.
An Ordinance of the City of El Cajon Imposing a Transactions and Use Tax to be Administered by the State Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
The proposed ordinance amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4). The tax is a government fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
CLOSED SESSIONS:
35. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: City of El Cajon vs. William H. Moore and Terry L. Moore;
Superior Court of California, County of San Diego;
Case No.: 37-2022-00044523-CU-OR-CTL
36. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: City of El Cajon vs. Jessica Deddeh and Bessmon Kalasho, et al.;
Superior Court of California, County of San Diego;
Case No.: 37-2023-00052718-CU-OR-CTL
37. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - pursuant
37. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: David Matthews v. City of El Cajon; Helix Water District; and Does 1-20; Superior Court of California, County of San Diego;
Case No.: 37-2023-00035502-CU-PO-CTL
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 December 2024, is adjourned to Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.