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CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING AUTHORITY AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE EL CAJON
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Council Chamber
200 Civic Center Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
Agenda
JANUARY 14, 2025, 3:00 p.m.
Bill Wells, Mayor Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Steve Goble, Councilmember Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager Gary Kendrick, Mayor Pro Tem Morgan Foley, City Attorney Michelle Metschel, Councilmember Angela Cortez, City Clerk Phil Ortiz, Councilmember
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 December 10, 2024, Meeting and the Agenda of the January 14, 2025, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS:
Presentation: Swearing in of Police Chief Jeremiah Larson
Proclamation: National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
AGENDA CHANGES:
~ Valley of opportunity
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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 December 10, 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. Amend the Conflict of Interest Code of the City of El Cajon
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving the amendment of the City of El Cajon’s Conflict of Interest Code.
5. Appropriate $33,500 for Purchase of Commercial Pool Boiler
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council appropriates $33,500 of the available fund balance from Park Impact Fees Fund for the purpose of replacing the pool boiler at Fletcher Hills Pool.
6. FY 2023 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Award (Performance Period 04/01/2024 – 03/31/2025)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council takes the following actions:
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to accept the FY 2023 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant (CVRDLL23) in the amount of $52,621 and execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds; and
1. Appropriate funding of $52,621 for maintenance and support services to existing compliance software programs, operating supplies expenses, and overtime costs for two Forensic Evidence Technicians.
2. 7. Authorization to Establish a Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Design Project
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Establish a Capital Improvement project for the El Cajon Boulevard and Washington Avenue/Marshall Avenue gateway roundabout project (253862PWCP) to appropriate and expend $500,000; and
1. Appropriate and expend the $500,000 California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Grant (HCD-LEAP24) funds to design the El Cajon Boulevard and Washington Avenue/Marshall Avenue gateway roundabout project.
2. 8. Wastewater Enterprise Fund Appropriation for Two Completed Emergency Projects
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to appropriate $3,252,345 of Wastewater Enterprise Fund balance due to two recently completed emergency projects.
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:
9. Resolution Declaring Intent to Assist Federal Immigration Authorities
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council considers adopting the next Resolution, in order, demonstrating the City’s commitment to public safety, compliance with applicable laws, and advocacy for clarity in navigating the complexities of immigration enforcement.
10. Prohibition of Vaping and Electronic Smoking Devices Disguised as Other Products
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Reviews a draft Ordinance that prohibits vaping and electronic smoking devices disguised as other products; and
1. Provides feedback on the draft Ordinance.2.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.
11. Council Activity Report
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
12. 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.
13. MAYOR PRO TEM GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
14. COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
15. COUNCILMEMBER 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
16. Amendments to the El Cajon Municipal Code (Title 16 and Title 17) & Specific Plan No. 182
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving the California Environmental Quality Act exemption; and introduces the next Ordinances, in order, approving amendments to the El Cajon Municipal Code (Title 16 and Title 17) & Specific Plan No. 182.
ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
17. Renew and Approve Policy 706 Military Equipment Use, 2024 Edition
RECOMMENDATION:
That Mayor Wells requests the City Clerk to recite the title.
An Ordinance Reviewing and Approving Ordinance 5119 to Renew Restrictions Relating to Purchase of Military Equipment, Supplies, or Other Property for Law Enforcement Use; Approving the El Cajon Police Department's Annual Military Equipment Report for 2024 and Approving Policy 706 Military Equipment Use, 2024 Edition.
The proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines section 15378. Adoption of an Ordinance authorizing the police department’s use of current and budgeted equipment does not meet CEQA's definition of a “project,” because such administrative action does not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
CLOSED SESSIONS:
18. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Public Employee Discipline / Dismissal / Release
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 14th day of January 2025, is adjourned to Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.