Agenda packet, first session — El Cajon City Council, January 14, 2025 (part 1 of 2)

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FUTURE AGENDAS
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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:
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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.

City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 1.

DATE: January 14, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Angela Cortez, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Minutes of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Meeting
RECOMMENDATION:

Attachments
12-10-24DRAFTminutes - 3PM

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JOINT MEETING OF THE

EL CAJON CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING

AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY

TO THE EL CAJON

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

MINUTES

CITY OF EL CAJON

EL CAJON, CALIFORNIA

December 10, 2024

A Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment A gency, held Tuesday, December 10, 2024, was called to order by Mayor/Chair Bill We lls at 3:01 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 200 Civic Center Way, El Cajon, California.

R O L L C A L L
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 Adj ournment of the November 12, 2024, meeting, the Special meeti ng of November 19, 2024, and the Agenda of the December 10, 2024, meeting in accor dance with State Law and El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Policy.

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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 Muni cipal Election for the electi on of three Members of the City Council of the City of El Cajon: one Mem ber each for District Two, District Three, and District Four, each serving a full four-y ear term to expire December 2028; and adopt Ordinance No. 5145 - Measure J, to im pose a Transaction and Use Tax effective the first day following the ex piration of the current one-half cent Transaction and Use Tax, for an additional 20-year term (i.e., expiring March 31, 2049).

DISCUSSION

The City Clerk recited the results of the Canv ass of the Election for three Members of the City Council of the City of El Cajon: one Member eac h for District Two, District Three, and District Four, and adopt Ordi nance 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.

MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to ADOPT Resolution No. 179-24 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, Dist rict 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 th e expiration of the current one-half cent Transaction and Use Tax, for an a dditional 20-year term (i.e., expiring March 31, 2049).

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO MICHELLE METSCHEL

Remarks by Councilmember Metschel

OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO STEVE GOBLE

Remarks by Councilmember Goble

OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO PHIL ORTIZ

Remarks by Councilmember Ortiz

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Recess called at 3:13 p.m.

Meeting called back to order 3:31 p.m.

PRESENTATIONS:

 Proclamation: Chief of Police Michael Moulton

 Presentation: Christian Wallis, CE O, Grossmont Healthcare District

AGENDA CHANGES:

City Attorney Foley requested t hat the City Council consider an alternate Resolution for Item 17 – Purchase of Grapple Truck, to purchase the equipment directly from Petersen Industries, Inc., rather than Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Inc., (MMEI), due to MMEI not having a registration with System for Award Management, as required.

City Attorney Foley announced that an additi onal Resolution for Item 13 – 2024 Investment Policy Update, for the El Cajo n Housing Authority, is required and was presented for City Council consideration.

MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY ORTIZ, to ACCEPT the Changes to the Agenda.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

CONSENT ITEMS: (2 - 17)

MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY ORTI Z, to APPROVE Consent Items 1 to 17.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

2. Minutes of El Cajon Cit y Council/Housing Authority/ Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Meetings

Approve Minutes of the November 12, 2024 Meeting, and November 19, 2024 Special Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Counc il/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency.

3. Warrants

Approve payment of Warrants as submitted by the Finance Department.

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CONSENT ITEMS: (Continued)

4. Approval of Reading Ordinances by Title Only

Approve the reading by title and waives t he reading in full of all Ordinances on the Agenda.

5. Acceptance and Termination of Emer gency Declaration for Storm Damage Repairs to Public Facilities

Adopt Resolution No. 180-24, proclaiming the Acceptance of the Emergency Storm Damage Repairs to Public Facilities and Termination of the Emergency Declaration.

6. Acceptance and Termination of Emer gency Declaration for Sewer System Repairs

Adopt Resolution No. 181-24, proclaiming the Acceptance of the Emergency Sewer System Repairs on Graves Avenue and Terminat ion of the Emergency Declaration for Sewer System Repairs.

7. Acceptance of Slurry Seal (Vario us Locations) Multi-year Contract

1. Accept the Slurry Seal (Various Locations) Multi-year contract; and

2. Authorize the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release the bonds in accordance with the contract terms.

8. Fiscal Year 2023-24 El Cajon Housi ng Authority Annual Report (pursuant to California Health and Safety Code §34176.1)

El Cajon Housing Authority review and acc ept the Annual Report, s ubstantially in the form as presented, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

9. Fiscal Year 2024-25 CDBG Mid-Year Budget Amendments

1. Modify Fiscal Year 2024-2025 appropriations as detailed in the report;

2. Allocate, appropriate, and expend $25,69 5 in CDBG funds to the NSL 2024 Project (Engineering Services Project #253844PWCP);

3. Allocate, appropriate, and expend projec t funds including $52,561.91 for the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program (C1123);

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CONSENT ITEMS: (Item 9 - Continued)

4. Allocate, appropriate, and expend $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 fo r the Housing Pool of Funds (HPOOL); and

5. Approve contract change order No. 1 for the Neighborho od Streetlights Improvement (NSL) 2023 Project (E ngineering 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 El ectric, for the installation of needed streetlights in low-income residential areas.

10. Award of Bid No. 021-25 – Street Striping & Traffic Safety Calming

Adopt Resolution No. 182-24, to Approve t he Plans and Specifications for Street Striping & Traffic Safety Calming, Bid No . 021-25; and Adopt Reso lution No. 183-24 to Award the bid to the lowest responsive, res ponsible bidder, Statewid e Stripes, Inc., in the amount of $312,881.25, wit h the option to renew fo r four additional one-year periods.

11. Replacement of Damaged Message Board Trailer

Adopt Resolution No. 184-24, to Appropria te $25,000 of Gas Tax Fund equity to increase the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Gas Ta x Vehicle Replacement (211595) annual budget; and Authorize the Capital Outlay of $25,000 for the replacement of the message board trailer described in the report.

12. September 30, 2024 Quar terly Treasurer’s Report

Receive the Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

13. 2024 Investment Policy Update

Adopt Resolution No. 185-24 and the El Cajon Housing Authority Adopt Resolution No.

ECHA-41, to adopt the City of El Cajon Investment Poli cy and delegate investment authorities to the Director of Finance/Authority Treasurer.

14. Purchase of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)

Adopt Resolution No. 186-24, to authorize t he Purchasing Agent to execute a purchase agreement with RMUS, LLC dba Rocky Mountai n 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).

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CONSENT ITEMS: (Continued)

15. El Cajon Professional Fire fighters Pay Rate Cleanup Language

Approve and authorize 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

Approve the reclassification of a recent ly-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.

ITEM Information reflects changes made under Agenda Changes:

17. Purchase of Grapple Truck

Adopts Resolution No. 187-24 to:

1. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to waiv e 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;

2. Award a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $322,000 to Petersen Industries, Inc.; and

3. Authorize the City M anager to approve any modifications not to exceed $100,000.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Brenda Hammond encouraged citizens to accept the results of the 2024 Presidential Election and get along with each other.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

18. Amendments to the El Cajon Municipal Code (Title 16 and Title 17) & Specific Plan No. 182

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Opens the Public Hearing and considers public testimony;

2. Closes the Public Hearing; and

3. Directs staff to prepare ordinances fo r introduction at t he January 14, 2025, City Council meeting.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Item 18 – Continued)

DISCUSSION

Deputy Director of Community Development, N oah Alvey, provided detailed information of the Item.

Discussion ensued among Council and Staff concerning the following:
 Conditions to add Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) to exiting structures;  Residential care facilities;
 Clarification regarding septic tan ks that still exist in the City limits;  Sewer capacities for new development;
 Single family zones;
 Conditions to allow a church structure in residential zones;  Businesses with non-conforming lights on their windows;  Size of new bars coming into the city; and
 Sign Holiday regulations.

Mayor Wells opened the Public Hearing.

No public comment was received for the Item.

MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY KENDRICK, to CLOSE the Public Hearing.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY KEND RICK, to PREPARE Ordinances to be introduced on January 14, 2025 with Amendments to the El Cajon Municipal Code (Title 16 and Title 17) & Specific Plan No. 182, with provisions to eliminate colored light s on storefronts; and to give the City Council the authority to allow for larger square footage than the limitation of 2500 sq. ft., to new on-sale only alcoholic beverage establishments.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

19. CDBG 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan Amendment

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Opens the Public Hearing and accepts public testimony for the adoption of the substantial amendment to the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan ("AAP");

2. Closes the Public Hearing;

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PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Item 19 – Continued)

3. Authorizes the de-appropriation of closed CDBG funded Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) (213021PWCP and 223742PWCP) and the CDBG funding sources (C1093 and C1105);

4. 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;

5. 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);

6. 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

7. Adopts the next Resolution, in order, appr oving the actions detailed in the report.

DISCUSSION

Senior Management Analyst, Deyanira Pelayo-Brito, provided a summary of the Item.

Mayor Wells opened the Public Hearing.

No public comment was received for the Item.

MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY ORTIZ, to CLOSE the Public Hearing.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

MOTION BY ORTIZ, SECOND BY KE NDRICK, to ADOPT Resolution No. 188-24, authorizing the de-appropriation of closed CDBG funded Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) ( 213021PWCP and 223742PWCP) and the CDBG funding sources (C1093 and C1105); 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; Increases the appropriation to the FY 2024-2025 B udget to add the Wells Park Community Center Improvement Pr oject 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 ); 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

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PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Item 19 – Continued)

make any necessary and needed corr ections or adjustments to the allocations and to execute the affiliated documents.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

20. Selection of Mayor Pro Tem

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council se lects a Mayor Pro Tem, for the 2025 calendar year, according to the El Cajon Municipal Code.

DISCUSSION

City Manager Mitchell provided detailed information of the Item.

No public comment was received for the Item.

MOTION BY ORTIZ, SECOND BY GOB LE, to APPOINT City Council Member, Gary Kendrick as Mayor Pro Tem for the 2025 calendar year, according to the El Cajon Municipal Code.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

21. Updates to City Council Policy A-29

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Approves the changes to City Council Policy A-29 described below and reflected in the attached document; and

2. Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to approve the amendment request to the employee CalPERS Classic member contributions for the Police Chief.

DISCUSSION

Human Resource Director, Marisol Thorn, and City Manager Mitche ll provided detailed information of the Item.

No public comment was received for the Item.

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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: (Item 21 – Continued)

MOTION BY ORTIZ, SECOND BY KENDR ICK, to Approve the changes to City Council Policy A-29 described and reflected in the report; and ADOPT Resolution No. 189-24, to approve the amendment request to the employee CalPERS Classic member contributions for the Police Chief.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

22. Acceptance of Wells Park Impr ovements - Storm Water Treatment & Landscaping

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Accepts the Wells Park Improvement s - Storm Water Treat ment & Landscaping project (203700PWCP), Bid No. 009-24; and

2. Authorizes the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release the bonds in accordance with the contract terms.

DISCUSSION

Associate Engineer, Senan Kachi, provided detailed information of the Item.

No public comment was received for the Item.

Discussion ensued among Council and Staff concerning the following:
 Cost of project;
 Landscape architecture; and
 Basins to prevent water accumulation during storms.

MOTION BY ORTIZ, SECOND BY METSCHEL, to ACCEPT the Wells Park Improvements - Storm Water Tr eatment & Landscaping project (203700PWCP), Bid No. 009-24; and Author ize the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release th e bonds in accordance with the contract terms.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

COMMISSION REPORTS: None

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ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS:

SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.

23. Council Activities Report/Comments

Report as submitted.

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.

No public comment was received for the Item.

MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY ORTIZ, to APPROVE the City Council assignments (as identified in th e report) to various boards and commissions representing El Cajon.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

ACTIVITIES REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:

25. COUNCILMEMBER STEVE GOBLE
MTS (Metropolitan Transit System Boar d); East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority B oard; 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 that he met with Pastor Slate at the sleeping cabins at Meridian Church on December 9, 2024.

26. COUNCILMEMBER GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; H eartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.

Council Activities Report/Comments.

Report as submitted.

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ACTIVITIES REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:

27. COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Trai ning JPA – Alternate; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate.

Council Activities Report/Comments.

In addition to the submitted report, Councilmember Metschel stated that she attended the East County Economic Development Council at Gillespie Field.

28. DEPUTY MAYOR PHIL ORTIZ
League of California Cities, San Diego Division; East County Economic Development Council; MTS (Metropolitan Tr ansit System Board) – Alternate; East County Advanced Water Purificati on Joint Powers Authority Board – Alternate; Chamber of Commerce – Government Affairs Committee – Alternate.

Council Activities Report/Comments.

In addition to the submitted report, Councilmember Ortiz praised the video provided by the City with information and updates regardi ng the fuel tanker spill on Fletcher Parkway.

JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS:

29. Discussion and Direction Regarding an Ordi nance 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 dis guised as common household items within the City.

DISCUSSION

Councilmember Kendrick provided detailed information of the Item.

Discussion ensued among Council and Staff concerning the following:
 Vaping devices marketed towards underage consumers;
 Request to increase the penalti es for tobacco violators;  Request for a list of which stores are selling to minors; and  Protocol for using decoys.

Joint Meeting: El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/ December 10, 2024 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - 237 - 3:00 p.m.

JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS: (Item 29 – Continued)

Rebecca Branstetter, representing CASA, spoke in support of the proposed Ordinance.

Direction provided to staff, no Motion needed for the item.

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.

DISCUSSION

Mayor Wells provided detailed information of the Item.

No public comment was received for the Item.

Discussion ensued among Council and Staff concerning the following:
 Request for clarification r egarding should the City follow State or Federal law in regards to immigration laws;
 Possibility of declaring the City of El Cajon as a non-sanctuary City; and  Opposition to arresting ‘good’ citizens who are in the city illegally.

Direction provided to staff, no Motion needed for the Item.

GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: None

ORDINANCES: FIRST READING

31. Introduction of Ordinance to Renew and Approve Policy 706 M ilitary Equipment Use, 2024 Edition

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council moves to introduce t he next Ordinance, in order, and directs the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only.

DISCUSSION

City Attorney Foley provided a summary of the Item.

No public comment was received for the Item.

Joint Meeting: El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/ December 10, 2024 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - 238 - 3:00 p.m.

ORDINANCES: FIRST READING (Item 31 – Continued)

MOTION BY ORTIZ, 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 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

ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION

32. Amendment to the El Caj on 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 Counc il 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 Calif ornia Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines se ction 15061(b)(3), the “Common Sense” exemption. The common sense exemption applie s 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.

DISCUSSION

No public comment was received for the Item.

The City Clerk recited the title of the ordinance for a second reading.

Joint Meeting: El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/ December 10, 2024 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - 239 - 3:00 p.m.

ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION (Item 32 – Continued)

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

MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY ORTIZ, to ADOPT Ordinance No. 5143, 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.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

33. Amendment to the El Ca jon 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 Chapt er 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 En vironmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) as it is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not re sult in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

DISCUSSION

Donna Colbert, representing CASA, spoke in support of the proposed Ordinance.

The City Clerk recited the title of the ordinance for a second 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

Joint Meeting: El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/ December 10, 2024 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - 240 - 3:00 p.m.

MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY KENDRICK, to ADOPT Ordinance No. 5144 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 Re lating 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 C ode Relating to Licensure of Tobacco Retailers.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

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 amendm ent 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 no t involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.

DISCUSSION

No public comment was received for the Item.

The City Clerk recited the title of the ordinance for a second reading.

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

MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY ORTIZ, to ADOPT Ordinance
No. 5145, Imposing a Transact ions and Use Tax to Be
Administered By The State Department of Tax and Fee
Administration.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

Joint Meeting: El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/ December 10, 2024 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - 241 - 3:00 p.m.

CLOSED SESSIONS:

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council/H ousing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency adjourns to Closed Session as follows:

35. Closed Session - Conference with Legal C ounsel - 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

City Attorney announced that Councilmember Me tschel is disqualified from participating in Item 35, due to her residence being within 500 ft. from the subject property.

36. Closed Session - Conference with Legal C ounsel - 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 C ounsel - 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

MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY ORTIZ, to ADJOU RN to Closed Session at 5:32 p.m.

MOTION CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.

RECONVENED to Open Session at 5:55 p.m.

City Attorney Foley reported the following actions:

35. Direction provided to the City A ttorney (METSCHEL – Disqualified).

36. Direction provided to the City Attorney

37. Direction provided to Legal Counsel

Adjournment: Mayor Wells adjourned the Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Suc cessor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency held this 10 th day of December, 2024, at 5:56 p.m., to Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.

________________________
ANGELA L. CORTEZ, CMC
City Clerk/Secretary
City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 4.

DATE: January 14, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Morgan Foley, City Attorney
SUBJECT: 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.

BACKGROUND:

The Political Reform Act requires that the City review its Conflict of Interest Code every two (2) years to determine if it is accurate or, in the alternative, if it needs to be amended. Once the determination has been made, the City must then submit notice of any changes to the Fair Political Practices Commission (the "FPPC").

Because the City Council has previously incorporated by reference the Model Conflict of Interest Code, promulgated by the FPPC, any amendments by the Commission automatically apply to our Conflict of Interest Code.

We have determined that the City's list of Designated Employees and Officials (last updated on June 25, 2024, by City Council Resolution No. 097-24) must be amended to reflect newly created classifications and deletion of a duplicate classification, along with those economic interests that shall be disclosed for the position, prior to the next biennial review in the summer of 2026.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:

The proposed amended list of Designated Employees and Officials considered by the City Council is an administrative general policy and is therefore exempt from California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") under section 15378(b)(2) of the State CEQA Guidelines.

Prepared By: Holly Savage, Executive Assistant
Reviewed By: Morgan Foley, City Attorney
Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
Resolution
Marked Changes
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RESOLUTION NO. ___-25

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF EL CAJON’S

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE TO ADD NEWLY CREATED

POSITIONS NOT YET LISTED BUT SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE,

AND ALSO UPDATING AND ESTABLISHING CATEGORIES OF

DISCLOSABLE ECONOMIC INTERESTS FOR THE

NEWLY CREATED POSITION AS PART OF THE

CITY OF EL CAJON CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE

WHEREAS, Chapter 2.75 of the El Cajon Municipal Code establishes the conflict of interest code ("Conflict of Interest Code") of the City of El Cajon (the "City"); and

WHEREAS, the Conflict of Interest Code provides that the City Council shall, from time to time, adopt appropriate resolutions to establish and update the list of designated employee and other official positions within the City which are subject to disclosure of certain economic interests as provided in the City’s Conflict of Interest Code (the "Designated Employees and Officials"); and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 176- 00, the City Council initially established a list of Designated Employees and Officials, w hich are subject to the provisions of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code, as well as a list of the categories of economic interests which are required to be disclosed by Designated Employees and Officials, as provided by the City’s Conflict of Interest Code (the "Disclosure Categories");

WHEREAS, the Conflict of Interest Code must include both " Designated Employees and Officials" and "Disclosure Categories"; and

WHEREAS, the City's list of Designated Employees and Officials (last updated on June 25, 2024, by City Council Resolution No. 097-24) must be amended to reflect newly created classifications; along with those economic interests that shall be disclosed for the position, prior to the next biennial review in the summer of 2026; and

WHEREAS, the proposed amended list of Designated Employees and Officials considered by the City Council is an administrative general policy and is therefore exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under section 15378(b)(2) of the State CEQA Guidelines.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:

1. That City Council hereby approves establishes an amended list of Designated Employees and Officials, as set forth in Attachment "A," attached hereto as Exhibit 1, to be incorporated into the Conflict of Interest Code by this reference, which are subject to the provisions of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code. Exhibit 1 shall supersede and replace the Attachment A, effective the date that this Resolution is approved.

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2. That the amended list of Designated Employees and Officials is exempt from CEQA under section 15378(b)(2) of the State CEQA Guidelines.

01/10/25 CC Agenda
Reso - Conflict of Interest Code (Disclosure Categories-Amendment) 010625

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Exhibit 1

ATTACHMENT A

Position Disclosure Categories

City Staff under City Manager:

Accountant 1, 4, 5, 7
Accounting Technician 1, 4, 5, 7
Administrative Analyst for Human Resources/City Manager's Office 1, 3, 5, 7 Animal Control Manager 1, 3, 5, 7
Assistant City Manager 1, 3, 5, 7
Assistant to the City Manager 1, 3, 5, 7
Assistant Engineer 1, 3, 5, 7
Assistant Planner 1, 3, 5, 7
Associate Engineer 2, 4, 6, 8
Associate Planner 1, 3, 5, 7
Building and Fire Safety Inspector 1, 4, 5, 7
Building Official 1, 3, 5, 7
Buyer 1, 4, 5, 7
City Clerk 1, 4, 5, 7
City Engineer/Deputy Director of Public Works 1, 3, 5, 7 City Traffic Engineer 2, 4, 6, 8
Code Compliance Officer 2, 4, 6, 8
Communications Center Manager 2, 4, 6, 8
Crime Lab Manager 1, 3, 5, 7
Deputy City Clerk 1, 4, 5, 7
Deputy City Manager 1, 3, 5, 7
Deputy Director of Community Development 1, 3, 5, 7 Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation 1, 4, 6
Deputy Director of Public Works 1, 4, 5, 7
Deputy Fire Chief 2, 4, 6, 8
Deputy Fire Marshal 1, 4, 5, 7
Director of Community Development 1, 3, 5, 7
Director of Finance/City Treasurer 1, 3, 5, 7
Director of Human Resources 1, 3, 5, 7
Director of Information Technologies 1, 3, 5, 7
Director of Public Works 1, 3, 5, 7
Director of Parks & Recreation 1, 4, 6
Engineering Technician 1, 3, 5, 7
Facilities Manager 2, 4, 6, 8
Financial Operations Manager 1, 4, 5, 7
Fire Battalion Chief 2, 4, 6, 8
Fire Chief 1, 3, 5, 7
Fire Division Chief 2, 4, 6, 8
Fire Inspector I 1, 4, 5, 7
Fire Inspector II 1, 4, 5, 7
Fire Marshal 1, 3, 5, 7
Fleet Manager 2, 4, 6
GIS Analyst 1, 3, 5, 7
Housing Manager 1, 3, 5, 7

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Housing Specialist 1, 3, 5, 7
Human Resources Analyst 2, 4, 6, 8
Information Technologies Analyst 1, 3, 5, 7
Information Technologies Specialist 1, 3, 5, 7
Information Technologies Manager 1, 4, 5, 7
Junior Engineer 1, 3, 5, 7
Licensed Land Surveyor 1, 3, 5, 7
Maintenance Supervisor 2, 4, 6, 8
Management Analyst 1, 3, 5, 7
Management Assistant 1, 3. 5, 7
Marketing and Engagement Manager 1, 3, 5, 7
Network Administrator 1, 4, 5, 7
Operations Manager 2, 4, 6, 8
Parks & Recreation Services Manager 2, 4, 6, 8
Planning Manager 1, 3, 5, 7
Plans Examiner 1, 4, 5, 7
Police Captain 2, 4, 6, 8
Police Chief 1, 3, 5, 7
Police Lieutenant 2, 4, 6, 8
Police Records Manager 2, 4, 6, 8
Principal Civil Engineer 1, 3, 5, 7
Principal Human Resources Analyst 1, 3, 5, 7
Public Information Officer 1, 4, 5, 7
Public Works Inspector 2, 4, 6, 8
Public Works Superintendent 2, 4, 6, 8
Purchasing Agent 1, 3, 5, 7
Senior Accountant 1, 4, 5, 7
Senior Accounting Technician 1, 4, 5, 7
Senior Building and Fire Safety Inspector 1, 4, 5, 7 Senior Buyer 1, 4, 5, 7
Senior Engineering Technician 1, 3, 5, 7
Senior Human Resources Analyst 1, 3, 5, 7
Senior Management Analyst 1, 3, 5, 7
Senior Planner 1, 3, 5, 7
Senior Risk Management Analyst 1, 3, 5, 7
Supervising Building and Fire Safety Inspector 1, 3, 5, 7 Supervising Engineering Technician 1, 3, 5, 7
Systems Accountant 1, 4, 5, 7

City Attorney Staff:

Assistant City Attorney 1, 3, 5, 7
Deputy City Attorney 1, 3, 5, 7
Retained Attorney 1, 3, 5, 7
Staff Attorney 1, 3, 5, 7

Boards/Commissions/Committees/Consultants:

Personnel Commission Members 2, 3, 5, 7
Public Safety Facility Financing Oversight Committee 2, 4, 6, 8 Relocation Appeals Board Members 2, 3, 6, 8
Successor Agency Oversight Board 1, 3, 5, 7
Veterans' Commission Members 2, 4, 6, 8
Consultants 2, 4, 6, 8

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Conflict of Interest
Disclosure Categories

Marked version
with changes redlined

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Exhibit 1

ATTACHMENT A

Position Disclosure Categories

City Staff under City Manager:

Accountant 1, 4, 5, 7
Accounting Technician 1, 4, 5, 7
Administrative Analyst for Human Resources/City Manager's Office 1, 3, 5, 7 Animal Control Manager 1, 3, 5, 7
Assistant City Manager 1, 3, 5, 7
Assistant to the City Manager 1, 3, 5, 7
Assistant Engineer 1, 3, 5, 7
Assistant Planner 1, 3, 5, 7
Associate Engineer 2, 4, 6, 8
Associate Planner 1, 3, 5, 7
Building and Fire Safety Inspector 1, 4, 5, 7
Building Official 1, 3, 5, 7
Buyer 1, 4, 5, 7
City Clerk 1, 4, 5, 7
City Engineer/Deputy Director of Public Works 1, 3, 5, 7 City Traffic Engineer 2, 4, 6, 8
Code Compliance Officer 2, 4, 6, 8
Communications Center Manager 2, 4, 6, 8
Crime Lab Manager 1, 3, 5, 7
Deputy City Clerk 1, 4, 5, 7
Deputy City Manager 1, 3, 5, 7
Deputy Director of Community Development 1, 3, 5, 7 Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation 1, 4, 6
Deputy Director of Public Works 1, 4, 5, 7
Deputy Fire Chief 2, 4, 6, 8
Deputy Fire Marshal 1, 4, 5, 7
Director of Community Development 1, 3, 5, 7
Director of Finance 1, 3, 5, 7
Director of Finance/City Treasurer 1, 3, 5, 7
Director of Human Resources 1, 3, 5, 7
Director of Information Technologies 1, 3, 5, 7
Director of Public Works 1, 3, 5, 7
Director of Parks & Recreation 1, 4, 6
Engineering Technician 1, 3, 5, 7
Facilities Manager 2, 4, 6, 8
Financial Operations Manager 1, 4, 5, 7
Fire Battalion Chief 2, 4, 6, 8
Fire Chief 1, 3, 5, 7
Fire Division Chief 2, 4, 6, 8
Fire Inspector I 1, 4, 5, 7
Fire Inspector II 1, 4, 5, 7
Fire Marshal 1, 3, 5, 7
Fleet Manager 2, 4, 6
GIS Analyst 1, 3, 5, 7
Housing Manager 1, 3, 5, 7

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City Attorney Staff:

Assistant City Attorney 1, 3, 5, 7
Deputy City Attorney 1, 3, 5, 7
Retained Attorney 1, 3, 5, 7
Staff Attorney 1, 3, 5, 7

Boards/Commissions/Committees/Consultants:

City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 5.

DATE: January 14, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Adam Tronerud, Director of Parks & Recreation
SUBJECT: 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.

BACKGROUND:

The Fletcher Hills pool provides swim lessons for thousands of El Cajon youth throughout the year. The current pool boiler requires frequent repairs and replacement parts. A new commercial boiler is necessary to continue pool operations.

Funds for parks and recreation facilities capital improvements are available from the Park Impact Fees Fund (517600). The Parks & Recreation Department is recommending that the available fund balance is appropriated toward the purchase of a replacement pool boiler.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:

The proposed purchase of a replacement pool boiler is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") subject to section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the State CEQA Guidelines. Section 15301 provides an exemption for replacement of equipment involving negligible or no expansion of existing use.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Approval of this action will appropriate $33,500 of available fund balance from Park Impact Fees Fund (517600) toward the purchase of a pool boiler. If the purchase is approved by the City Council, the balance of the Fund will be $126,547.

Prepared By: Ellena Holmes, Management Analyst
Reviewed By: Adam Tronerud, Director of Parks & Recreation Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
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City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 6.

DATE: January 14, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Jeremiah Larson, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: 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:

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. BACKGROUND:

Each year, the California Office of Emergency Services awards Forensic Science Improvement Grants to local jurisdictions to improve the quality, timeliness, and credibility in the field of forensic science.

The El Cajon Police Department Forensic Lab plans to utilize this year's grant funding for the maintenance and support of existing forensic compliance software programs, camera kits and related accessories, a portable power station and overtime costs for two Forensic Evidence Technicians.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:

The approval of the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program Grant fund for Police Department operating and overtime expenses is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") because it does not constitute a project. Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(2), it is a continuing administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. .!!!!_ Valley of opportunity
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FISCAL IMPACT:

The FY 2023 Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Award will provide $52,621 in funding to the Police Department Special Revenue Fund (226380 - CVRDLL23) and will not impact the City's General Fund. No matching funds are required for this grant. These grant funds will be used by the El Cajon Police Department Forensic Lab for the projects listed above or as modified and approved by the granting agency.

Prepared By: Amanda Penaflor, Senior Management Analyst Reviewed By: Jeremiah Larson, Police Chief
Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
Coverdell Award
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has approved your Grant Subaward application in the amount of $52,621, subject to enactment of applicable State Budget Act. A copy of your approved Grant Subaward is enclosed for your records.

Dear Shelley Webster:

Subject:

Shelley Webster
Crime Laboratory Manager
El Cajon, City of - Police Department
100 Civic Center Way
El Cajon, CA 92020-3975
May 29, 2024
Grant Subaward Application Approval
Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program
Grant Subaward #: CQ23 07 6511
Cal OES will make every effort to process payment requests within 45 days of receipt of your Report of Expenditures & Request for Funds (Cal OES Form 2-201).

This Grant Subaward is subject to the Cal OES Subrecipient Handbook. You are encouraged to read and familiarize yourself with the Cal OES Subrecipient Handbook, which can be viewed on the Cal OES website at www.caloes.ca.gov.

Please contact your Program Specialist Jazmine Ballesteros, at [email protected] with questions.

Sincerely,
Victim Services Grants Processing Unit
cc: Subrecipient’s file
Program Specialist
3650 SCHRIEVER AVENUE, MATHER, CA 95655
www.CalOES.ca.gov

GAVIN NEWSOM

NANCY WARD
GOVERNOR DIRECTORCalOES

GOVERNOR'S OFF ICE

OF EMERGENCY SERVIC ES
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CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

GRANT SUBAWARD FACE SHEET
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) hereby makes a Grant Subaward of funds to the following:

Subaward # CQ230765l l

1. Subrecipient: Cit of El ca·on la. UEI#: GUANBKQWK6J3

2. Implementing Agency: Cit of El ca·on 2a. UEI#: _____________ _

3. Implementing Agency Address: l 00 Civic Center Way
(Street)

4. Location of Project: El Cajon
(City)

5. Disaster/Program Tille: CQ - Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program

7. Indirect Cost Rote: NIA
Item Grant Fund A. State B. Federal C. TotalNumber Year Source

8. 2023 FSIA $52,621

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13. Certification - This Grant Subaward consists of this title page, the application for the grant, which is attached and made a part hereof, and the Assurances/Certifications. I hereby certify I am vested with the authority to enter into this Grant Subaward, and have the approval of the City/County Financial Officer, City Manager, County Administrator, Governing Boord Chair, or other Approving Body. The Subrecipient certifies that all funds received pursuant to this agreement will be spent exclusively on the purposes specified in the Grant Subaward. The Subrecipient accepts this Grant Suboward and agrees to administer the grant project in accordance with the Grant Subaward as well as all applicable state and federal lows, audit requirements, federal program guidelines, and Cal OES policy and program guidance. The Subrecipfent further agrees that the allocation of funds may be contingent on the enactment of the State Budget.

14. CA Public Records Act- Grant applications are subject to the California Public Records Act, Government Code section 6250 et seq. Do not put any personally identifiable information or private information on this application. If you believe that any of the information you are putting on this application is exempt from the Public Records Act, please attach a statement that indicates what portions of the application and the basis for the exemption. Your statement that the information is not subject to the Public Records Act will not guarantee that the information will not be disclosed.

15. Official Authorized to Sign for Subrecipient:

Name: Michael Moulton Title: Chief of Police
Payment Mailing Address: 100 Civic Center Way City: El Cajon Zip Code+4: 92020-3975 Signature: Date: __ l_·_':\�· �2-'1
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16.Federal Employer ID Number: 956000703
(FOR Col OES USE ONLY)
I hereby certify upon my personal knowledge that budgeted funds are available for the period and purposes of this expenditure stated above. (Cal OES Fiscal Officer) (Date) (Col OES Director or Designee) (Dale) Mail Logged: 234129
Received Thursday, January 4th, 2024 at 1810. ST
Grant Subaward Face Sheet Cal OES 2-101 (Revised 11 /2023) 073-21712-04
073-21712
- Police Department
GUANBKQWK6J3
ENY: 2023-24 Chapter: 12 SL: 18623
Item: 0690-102-0890 Pgm: 0385
FAIN #: 15PBJA-23-GG-00938-COVE 10/01/23-09/30/25
Fund: Federal Trust AL#: 16.742
Program: Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program Match Req.: None
Project ID: OES23FSIA000012
SC: 2023-18623 Amount: $52,621 DocuSign Envelope ID: EB966982-B408-4B17-9BA5-B0F92C4390AF 5/24/2024
5/24/2024
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The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has approved the enclosed Grant Subaward Modification.

Please contact your Program Specialist Jazmine Ballesteros, at [email protected] with questions.

Sincerely,
Victim Services Grants Processing Unit
cc: Subrecipient's file
Program Specialist
Dear Shelley Webster:

Shelley Webster
Crime Laboratory Manager
El Cajon, City of - Police Department
100 Civic Center Way
El Cajon, CA 92020-3975
December 12, 2024
Subject: Approval of Grant Subaward Modification #1
Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program
Grant Subaward#: CQ23 07 6511
3650 SCHRIEVER AVENUE , MATHER, CALIFORNIA 95655
WWW.CalOES.ca.gov

GAVIN NEWSOM

GOVERNOR

NANCY WARD

DIRECTOR
CalOES

GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

OF EMERGENCY SERVIC ES
Mail Log # 252609
-3975
12/12/24
12/12/24
By Jazmine Ballesteros at 2:26 pm, Dec 12, 2024
12/12/2024
Emal to: des'gnofed Program Specio•~t for tri:s
Grant Suboword

4. Subreclplent/lmplemenllng Agency:

CalOES

GOVERNOR 'S OFFICE

OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Grant Subaward Modification

1. Grant Subaward Number :

2. Modification Number:

3. Grant Subaword Performance Period:

City of El Cajon Police Deporlmenf

5. Payment Malling Address: 100 Civic Center Way, El Cajon , CA 92020

6. Revision to Budget
fund
Fiscal Source Grant Grant Grant Grant Required Required Year (Select from drop Funds Funds Funds Funds Maleh Match n. n
A. B. C. A. B.

Personnel Operating Equipm ent Fund Totol Personnel Opera ting Costs Costs Casis Costs Costs
Current Allocation !from vour lost approved budgell
2023 FSIA $34,611 $18,010 $52,621
Yr Fund $0
Yr Fund $0
Yr Fund $0
Yr Fund $0
Proposed Change {odd(+) or sublrocl (·) from budgeted amount) 2023 FSIA -$23, 199 $23,199 $0 $0
Yr Fund $0
Yr Fund $0
Yr Fund $0
Yr Fund $0
Revised Allocation
2023 FSIA $11.412 $41,209 $0 $52,621 $0
Yr Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Yr Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Yr Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Yr Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

7. Justification for Modification: (If additional space Is needed please continue lhe Justification on the Justification Tab.) CQ2307 6511
04/01/2024 to 03/31/2025
Check If New
Required Required Total Amount Match Maleh
C.

Equipment Match Total
Costs
$0 $52,621
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $52,621
$0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0
Due to current staff shortoges, the El Cajon Police Deportment determin ed that ore -alloca tion in the 2023 Coverdell Grant Budget {Fund FSIA) from overtime to operating expense {$1 ,762) and equipmen t {$21,437) will be better suit lhe current needs of Crime Lo oratory. The re-allo ca tion of budget includes the replacement of existing camera equ ipment, Verso term for 22 hours of service to the Justicetrax software and a portable p ( 'er station to power sufoce pro computers and lights at crime scenes.

8. Subreclplenl Approvals
Shelley Webster J z, I I 2.--/J.-y
Grant Suboword Director (typ ed name)
Amanda Penaflor
Dote
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Financial Otficer (typed name) Dote
Col OES USE ONLY
Pr r Specialist Signolure Dole Dole
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Grant Subaward Modification - Cal OES 2-223 (Revised 10/2023) [ REVIEWED
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CalOES

GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Grant Subaward Modification

7. Justification for Modification ( cont.)
Due to the staff shortage, El Cajon Police Department determined that $34,611 in overtime expense will not be feasible and that the greater need is for the replacement of existing cameras that are past their useful life and a power source to gain efficiencies while conducting field work. Additionally, the department also determined that the software previously approved (Mideo BioMetric Connect Software - Not Opiod estimated at $7,020 and CSlpix Software estimated at $10,990) did not meet the comprehensive record keeping and analysis requirements for crime laboratory and that maintenance to the existing Mideo softwa re (Case Works, Training Works and latent Works) and 22 hours of remote support to the Justicetra x Server, which houses all reports and notes for the labs crime scene and latent print processing is paramount in protecting the integrity of the data compiled by the crime laboratory.

Grant Subaward Modifi c ation - Cal OES 2-223
23FSIA
CalOES

GOVERNOR 'S OFFI CE

OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Grant Subaward Budget Pages
Single Fund Source
Subrecipient: City of El Cajon Police 8cpuil:. .c11t IGrarit Subaward #: CQ23 07 6511 9f t--------------___,;-------------------------------------1 A. Personnel Costs - Line-item description and calculation Total Amount 9f Allocated
Forensic Evident Technician Overtime $61.41 (hourly wage) X 186 hours $11,412 PERSONNEL COSTS CATEGORY TOTAL $11,412
Grant Subaward Budget Pages Single Fund Source - Cal OES 2-106b (Revised 10/2020) 23FSIA
CalOES

GOVERNOR ' S OFF ICE

OF EMERGENCY SER VICES
Grant Subaward Budget Pages
Single Fund Source
Subrecipient: City of El Cajon Pulice !epm Ii 11e1 ,I !Grant Subaward #: CQ23 07 6511 9#' B. Operating Costs - Line-item description and calculation Total Amount Allocated Mideo Software Maintenance (Caseworks, Training Works and Latent Versaterm 22 Hours of Service to Justice Trax
Camera Kits and related accessories
Portable Power Station

OPERATING COSTS CATEGORY TOTAL
Grant Subaward Budget Pages Sing le Fund Source - Cal OES 2-106b (Revised 10/2020) $14,822
$4,950
$19,938
$1,499
$41,209
9f
23FSIA
CalOES

GOVERNOR ' S OFFI CE

OF EM ERGENCY SERV I CES
Grant Subaward Budget Pages
Single Fund Source
Subrecipient: City of El Cajon Peli•• lile11a,tMS11nt Grant Subaward #: CQ23 07 6511 W t-------------------------------------------1 C. Equipment Costs - Line-item description and calculation Total Amount Allocated

EQUIPMENT COSTS CATEGORY TOTAL
Total Project Cost (Must match the Grant Subawa rd Face Sheet) $52,621 Grant Subaward Budget Pages Single Fund Source - Cal OES 2- l 06b (Revised l 0/2020) F/S/L
Funding Source
Budget Amount
Paid/Expended
Balance
Pending
Pending Balance
F
23FSIA
11,412
0 11,412
0 11,412
Total
A Personnel Services - Salaries/Employee Benefits
11,412
0 11,412
0 11,412
F/S/L
Funding Source
Budget Amount
Paid/Expended
Balance
Pending
Pending Balance
F
23FSIA
41,209
0 41,209
0 41,209
Total
B. Operating Expenses
41,209
0 41,209
0 41,209
B. Operating Expenses
F/S/L
Funding Source
Budget Amount
Paid/Expended
Balance
Pending
Pending Balance
F
23FSIA
0 0
0 0
0 Total
C. Equipment
0 0
0 0
0 C. Equipment
A Personnel Services - Salaries/Employee Benefits
F/S/L
Funding Source
Budget Amount
Paid/Expended
Balance
Pending
Pending Balance
Total
F/S/L (Funding Types): F=Federal, S=State, L=Local Match Paid/Expended=posted in Ledger w/Claim Schedule, Pending=Processsed, but not yet in Claim Schedule 12/12/2024
Budget Summary Report
CQ23 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program El Cajon, City of
Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program
Subaward#:

CQ23 07 6511
Subaward Period:
04/01/24 - 03/31/25
Latest Request:

June 2024, Not Final 201

Budget Amount
Paid/Expended
Balance
Pending
Pending Balance
Total Local Match:
0 0
0 0
0 Total Funded:
52,621
0 52,621
0 52,621
Total Project Cost:
52,621
0 52,621
0 52,621
F/S/L (Funding Types): F=Federal, S=State, L=Local Match Paid/Expended=posted in Ledger w/Claim Schedule, Pending=Processsed, but not yet in Claim Schedule 12/12/2024
Budget Summary Report
CQ23 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program El Cajon, City of
Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program
Subaward#:

CQ23 07 6511
Subaward Period:
04/01/24 - 03/31/25
Latest Request:

June 2024, Not Final 201

City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 7.

DATE: January 14, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Yazmin Arellano, Director of Engineering Services SUBJECT: 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

2. BACKGROUND:

On January 27, 2020, the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) released a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), identifying that approximately $119 million would be available to local governments under the Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant Program.

Funding for each locality is based on population estimates published by the Department of Finance. The City of El Cajon is defined as a medium-to-large-sized city with a population between 100,000 and 299,999 people, and the maximum award the City could receive is $500,000.

In 2023, City staff worked with the HCD, identified a qualifying project, and prepared a grant application. The proposed project is for infrastructure planning and design for the El Cajon Boulevard and Washington Avenue/Marshall Avenue intersection roundabout. This proposed gateway roundabout project was identified in the adopted El Cajon Transit District Specific Plan as a high-priority project. This project on El Cajon Boulevard will promote high-density, mixed-use smart growth by creating visually unified street spaces, making places of interest easy to get to by walking, bicycling, and public transportation, and presenting a more welcoming image of the City.

In November 2024, the City received the executed agreement to proceed with the proposed roundabout design. The design plans will be used to present the project as “shovel-ready” to pursue future grant funding opportunities for the roundabout construction. Staff will prepare a “Request for Proposals” from the existing “on-call” design consultants list in Spring 2025. .!!!!_ Valley of opportunity
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CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:

This project is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is a procedural, administrative step in the process which only authorizes the design of the roundabout. Furthermore, the roundabout was previously analyzed under the Transit District Specific Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2017041047). The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) indicated that the El Cajon Boulevard/Washington Avenue roundabout will not negatively impact the environment but improve traffic flow, emergency response, and pedestrian safety. However, EIR Mitigation Measures require that, prior to roundabout construction, a Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis is prepared if pile driving or grading is necessary.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Approval of this action will provide authorization to appropriate and expend $500,000 in grant funds (HCD-LEAP24) for the preparation of design plans for the proposed roundabout located at the El Cajon Boulevard and Washington/Avenue/Marshall Avenue intersection (253862PWCP).

Prepared By: Mario Sanchez, City Engineer
Reviewed By: Yazmin Arellano, Director of Engineering Services Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
Resolution
CIP Budget Sheet
Final TDSP proposed roundabout
LEAP Executed Agreement
Project Set-up

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RESOLUTION NO. ___-25

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A

LOCAL EARLY ACTION PLANNING (LEAP) DESIGN PROJECT

WHEREAS, on January 27, 2020, the Department of Housing and Community Development ( "HCD") released a Notice of Funding Availability ( "NOFA"), identifying approximately $119 million available to local governments under the Local Early Action Planning ("LEAP") Grant Program; and

WHEREAS, funding for each locality is based on population estimates published by the Department of Finance, and the City of El Cajon (the "City") is defined as a medium- to-large-sized city with a population between 100,000 and 299,999 people, with a maximum award of $500,000; and

WHEREAS, in 2023, City staff worked with the HCD to identify a qualifying project and prepare a grant application for infrastructure planning and design for the El Cajon Boulevard and Washington Avenue/Marshall Avenue intersection roundabout (the "Project"); and

WHEREAS, the Project was identified in the adopted El Cajon Transit Distric t Specific Plan as a high- priority project that will promote high- density, mixed-use smart growth by creating visually unified street spaces, making places of interest easy to access by walking, bicycling, and public transportation, and presenting a more welcoming image to the City; and

WHEREAS, the design plans will be used to present the Project as "shovel-ready" to pursue future grant funding opportunities for the roundabout construction, and in the spring of 2025 City staff will prepare a " Request for Proposals " from the City's existing "on-call" design consultants list; and

WHEREAS, the Project is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") as it is a procedural, administrative step in the process that only authorizes the design of the roundabout, which was previously analyzed under the Transit District Specific Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") (SCH No. 2017041047) indicating that the El Cajon Boulevard/Washington Avenue roundabout will not negatively impact the environment , but improve traffic flow, emergency res ponse, and pedestrian safety; however, EIR Mitigation Measures require that, prior to roundabout construction, a Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis is prepared if pile driving or grading is necessary ; and

WHEREAS, the City Council believes it to be in the best interest of the City to appropriate and expend the HCD Grant (24-LEAP-18508) funds in the sum of $500,000 to design the Project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:

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1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are the findings of the City Council.

2. The Project is not subject to CEQA as it is a procedural, administrative step.

3. The City Council hereby approves the appropriation and expenditure of the HCD Grant (24-LEAP-18508) funds in the sum of $500,000 to design the Project.

01/14/25 CC Agenda
Reso – Authorize Establishment of Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Design Project 010825 ACTIVITY: 550590
PROJECT NO: 25XXXXPWCP
Original Project
Budget
Current Project
Budget
Proposed Project
Amendment
Proposed Project
Budget
500,000
500,000 - - - 500,000
- - - 500,000 FUNDING TOTAL:

PROJECT COST TOTAL:

CA Dept of Housing and Community Development
(HCD), Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant
Printing & Binding (8570)
Furniture, Machinery & Equipment (9035)
Land Acquisition (9050)
Construction-Buildings (9060)
Infrastructure (9065)
Source(s) of Funds:

Consulting Services (8325)
Engineering Services (8335)
Engineering Services-Internal (8336)
Contingency (9060)
Inspection Services-Internal (8337)
Legal Services (8345)
Other Prof/Tech Services (8395)
Advertising (8522)
Janitorial Services (8544)
Permits & Fees (8560)
Architectural Services (8315)
Description:

The project entails the design and installation of a new roundabout at the intersection of El Cajon Blvd./Washington Ave-Marshall Ave. The project will also include the replacement of existing sidewalk, street reconstruction, and new streetlights.

Justification:

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
FISCAL YEAR 2024 - 2025
PROJECT NAME: El Cajon Blvd./Washington Ave. Gateway Roundabout The proposed gateway roundabout project was identified in the adopted El Cajon Transit District Specific Plan as a high priority project. This project on El Cajon Boulevard will promote high-density, mixed-use smart growth by creating visually unified street spaces, making places of interest easy to get tp by walking, bicycling, public transportation, and present a more welcoming image to the City.

Scheduling:

Design work will begin in Spring 2025 with construction anticipated by Summer 2026.

Operating Budget Impact:

Landscaping maintenance is expected to slightly increase operating costs.

SECTION 04 / Circulation
pg 46 El Cajon Transit District Specific Plan

PROPOSED ROUNDABOUT - EL CAJON BOULEVARD AND MARSHALL AVENUE/

WASHINGTON AVENUE
+ Single land roundabout
+ 100 foot external diameter with
50 foot internal diameter
+ Exclusive northeast bound
right-turn lane
+ Exclusive northwest bound
right-turn lane
+ Potential for public plaza on the
northeast corner
Roundabout Composition:

Roundabouts Objectives:
+ Potential gain of public space
+ Corner plaza with integrated
bus stops
+ Opportunities for public plazas
+ Integrate street signage and
lighting
+ Integrate public art
+ Preserve on-street parking
+ Ensure truck, commercial and
emergency vehicle access
through roundabouts
Potential Plaza
Examples of integrated public art within a roundabout. Art features act as beacons, announcing entry into the community Figure 20 - El Cajon Boulevard Roundabout w/ Washington Ave.

Diana Malimon
12/03/2024
STATE OF CALIFORNIA- DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SCO ID:

SERVICES
STANDARD AGREEMENT AGREEMENT NUMBER PURCHASING AUTHORITY NUMBER (if applicable) STD 213 (Rev. 04/2020) 24-LEAP-18508

1. This Agreement is entered into between the Contracting Agency and the Contractor named below:

CONTRACTING AGENCY NAME
Department of Housing and Community Development

CONTRACTOR'S NAME
City of El Cajon

2. The term of this Agreement is:

START DATE
Upon HCD Approval

THROUGH END DATE
12/31/2025

3. The maximum amount of this Agreement is:
$500 ,000.00

4. The parties agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the following exhibits, which are by this reference made a part of the Agreement.

EXHIBITS
Exhibit A Authority, Purpose and Scope of Work
Exhibit B Budget Detail and Payment Provisions
TITLE
Exhibit c• State of California General Terms and Conditions Exhibit D LEAP General Terms and Conditions
Exhibit E Special Conditions

TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES ATTACHED
PAGES
2 5
GTC - 04/2017
9 0
16 Items shown with an asterisk r•J. are hereby incorporated by reference and made part of this agreement as if attached hereto.

These documents can be viewed at https:l/www.dgs.ca.gov/OLSIResources IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THIS AGREEMENT HAS BEEN EXECUTED BY THE PARTIES HERETO .

CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR NAME (if other than an individual , state whether a corporation , partnership.etc.) City of El Cajon

CONTRACTOR BUSINESS ADDRESS
200 Civic Center Way

PRINTED NAME OF PERSON SIGNING
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coNTRAcToR AUTHORI Z
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CONTRACTING AGENCY NAME
Department of Housing and Community Development

CONTRACTING AGENCY ADDRESS
651 Bannon Street, Suite #400

PRINTED NAME OF PERSON SIGNING

CONTRACTING AGENCY AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
CITY
El Cajon

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CITY
Sacramento
STATE
CA
TITLE
ZIP
92020
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DATE SIGNED
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STATE
CA
TITLE
ZIP
95811
Contract Services Section Manager

DATE SIGNED
D ~ ~~a Department of General Services Approval (or exemption, if applicable ) Exempt per; SCM Vol. 1 4.04.A.3 (DGS memo dated 06/12/1981) City of El Cajon
24-LEAP-18508

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EXHIBIT A
Local Early Action Planning (LEAP)
NOFA Date: January 27, 2020
Approved Date: August 28, 2023
Prep. Date: October 29, 2024

AUTHORITY, PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF WORK

1. Authority
Pursuant to Chapter 3.1 of the California Health and Safety Code (Ch. 159, Sec. 11, Stats. 2019), the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (the “Department” or “State”) has established the Local Early Action Planning Grants Program (“LEAP,” or the “Program”), as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50515, et seq., for Local Governments and Localities. In furtherance of the purpose of the Program, the Department has issued a Notice of Funding Availability (“NOFA”) dated January 27, 2020. This Standard Agreement, along with all its exhibits (the “Agreement”), is entered into under the authority of, and in furtherance of, the purpose of the Program.

2. Purpose
In accordance with the authority cited above, the Grantee has been awarded financial assistance in the form of a grant from the Program. The Department has agreed to make the grant to provide financial assistance for technical assistance, preparation and adoption of planning documents, and process improvements to accelerate housing production and facilitate compliance to implement the sixth cycle of the regional housing needs assessment, pursuant to the terms of the NOFA, which includes associated forms, and this Agreement. By entering into this Agreement and thereby accepting the award of the Program funds, the Grantee agrees to comply with the terms and conditions of the NOFA, this Agreement, subsequent amendments to this agreement when necessary, the representations contained in the application and the requirements of the authority cited above. Based on the representations made by the Grantee, the State shall provide a grant in the amount shown in Exhibit B, Section 2.

3. Definitions
Terms herein shall have the same meaning as definitions in Section VIII of the LEAP NOFA.

4. Scope of Work
Preparation and adoption of planning documents and process improvements that accelerate housing production and facilitate compliance in implementing the sixth cycle of the regional housing needs assessment in accordance with the Grantee’s Attachment 1: Project Timeline and Budget and Project Description as provided by the Grantee in the LEAP application used for subsequent approval by the Department.

5. Department Contract Coordinator
The Contract Coordinator of this Agreement for the Department is the Housing Policy Development Program Manager, or the Manager’s designee. Unless otherwise informed, any City of El Cajon
24-LEAP-18508

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EXHIBIT A
Local Early Action Planning (LEAP)
NOFA Date: January 27, 2020
Approved Date: August 28, 2023
Prep. Date: October 29, 2024
notice, report, or other communication required by this Agreement shall be mailed by first class mail to the Department Contract Coordinator at the following address:

Department of Housing and Community Development
Housing Policy Development
Attention: LEAP Program Manager
651 Bannon Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95811

Local Early Action Planning (LEAP)
NOFA Date: January 27, 2020
Approved Date: August 28, 2023
Prep. Date: October 29, 2024
City of El Cajon
24-LEAP-18508

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EXHIBIT B

BUDGET DETAIL AND PAYMENT PROVISIONS

1. Application for Funds
A. The Department is entering into this Standard Agreement (“Agreement”) on the basis of, and in reliance on, facts, information, assertions and representations contained in the Application and any subsequent modifications or additions thereto approved by the Department. The Application and any approved modifications and additions thereto are hereby incorporated into this Agreement.

B. The Grantee warrants that all information, facts, assertions and representations contained in the Application and approved modifications and additions thereto are true, correct, and complete to the best of the Grantee’s knowledge. In the event that any part of the Application and any approved modification and addition thereto is untrue, incorrect, incomplete, or misleading in such a manner that would substantially affect the Department's approval, disbursement, or monitoring of the funding and the grant or activities governed by this Agreement, the Department may declare a breach hereof and take such action or pursue such remedies as are provided for breach.

2. Grant and Reimbursement Limit
The Department’s decision to approve or deny an application or request for funding pursuant to the Program, and its determination of the amount of funding provided, shall be final. The maximum total amount granted and reimbursable to the Grantee pursuant to this Agreement shall not exceed $500,000.00.

3. Grant Timelines
A. This Agreement is effective upon the date of the Department representative’s signature on page one of the fully executed Standard Agreement, STD 213, (the “Effective Date").

B. All Grant funds must be expended by the Grantee on or before December 31, 2024. To ensure that the Grantee is reimbursed on or before December 31, 2024, the Grantee shall deliver to the Department all final invoices for reimbursement on or before November 15, 2024. Under special circumstances, as determined by the Department, the Department may modify the November 15, 2024 deadline.

It is the responsibility of the Grantee to monitor the project and timeliness of draws within the specified dates.

City of El Cajon
24-LEAP-18508

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EXHIBIT B

Local Early Action Planning (LEAP)
NOFA Date: January 27, 2020
Approved Date: August 28, 2023
Prep. Date: October 29, 2024

4. Allowable Uses of Grant Funds

A. The Department shall not disburse funds unless it determines that the grant funds shall be expended in compliance with the terms and provisions of the NOFA and this Agreement.

B. Grant funds shall only be used by the Grantee for eligible activities pursuant to Section VII of the NOFA and only for activities that were approved by the Department, and as stated in Attachment 1: Project Timeline and Budget and Project Description in the Grantee’s approved LEAP Application, and/or any and all documentation incorporated into this Agreement and made a part thereof.

C. Grant funds may not be used for administrative costs of persons employed by the Grantee for activities not directly related to the preparation and adoption of the proposed activity. The Grantee shall use no more than five percent of the total grant amount for costs related to administration of the project.

D. A Grantee that receives funds under this Program may use a subcontractor. The subcontract shall provide for compliance with all the requirements of the Program. The subcontract shall not relieve the Grantee of its responsibilities under the Program.

E. After the contract has been executed by the Department and all parties, approved and eligible costs for eligible activities may be reimbursed upon completion of deliverables in accordance with Attachment 1: Project Timeline and Budget and Project Description, and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

F. Only approved and eligible costs incurred for work after the NOFA date, continued past the date of full execution of the Agreement, and completed during the grant term, will be reimbursable.

G. Approved and eligible costs incurred prior to the NOFA date are ineligible and will not be reimbursed.

5. Performance

A. The Grantee shall take such actions, pay such expenses, and do all things necessary to complete all activities as incorporated into the LEAP application and in accordance with the schedule for completion set forth in the Statement of Work, the Grantee’s Project Description and Attachment 1: Project Timeline and Budget, and within the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

B. The Department may monitor expenditures and activities of Grantee, as the department deems necessary, to ensure compliance with program requirements.

C. The Department may request repayment of funds from Grantee or pursue other remedies available to it by law for failure to comply with program requirements.

City of El Cajon
24-LEAP-18508

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EXHIBIT B

Local Early Action Planning (LEAP)
NOFA Date: January 27, 2020
Approved Date: August 28, 2023
Prep. Date: October 29, 2024

6. Fiscal Administration

A. The Grantee is responsible for maintaining records which fully disclose the activities funded by the LEAP grant. Adequate documentation for each reimbursable transaction shall be maintained to permit the determination, through an audit if requested by the State, of the accuracy of the records and the allowability of expenditures charged to LEAP grant funds. If the allowability of expenditure cannot be determined because records or documentation are inadequate, the expenditure may be disallowed, and the State shall determine the reimbursement method for the amount disallowed. The State’s determination of the allowability of any expense shall be final, absent fraud, mistake or arbitrariness.

B. Work must be completed prior to requesting reimbursement. The Department may make exceptions to this provision on a case by case basis. In unusual circumstances, the Department may consider alternative arrangements to reimbursement and payment methods based on documentation demonstrating cost burdens, including the inability to pay for work.

C. Prior to receiving reimbursement, the Grantee shall submit the following documentation:

1) Government Agency Taxpayer ID Form (GovTIN; Fi$cal form);

2) A Request for Reimbursement form provided by the Department on the Department’s Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grants webpage; and

3) Any and all documentation requested by the Department in the Request for Reimbursement form and manner as outlined in the following subsection D.

D. Grantee shall submit all required reimbursement documentation to the following address:

Department of Housing and Community Development
Housing Policy Development
Attention: LEAP Program Manager
651 Bannon Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95811

E. The Grantee shall submit invoices for reimbursement to the Department. All invoices shall be subject to the Department’s approval and submitted in accordance with the following schedule:

1) At maximum, once per quarter; or

2) Upon completion of a deliverable; and

3) At minimum, one invoice for reimbursement annually.

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Local Early Action Planning (LEAP)
NOFA Date: January 27, 2020
Approved Date: August 28, 2023
Prep. Date: October 29, 2024
The Department will use the 2020 calendar year beginning from the date of the release of the NOFA on January 27, 2020 as the basis for scheduling reimbursements, with first requests for reimbursement accepted upon full execution of the Agreement by the Grantee and the Department.

F. The Request for Reimbursement must be for a minimum of fifteen percent (15%) of the maximum grant amount awarded. The Department may consider exceptions to the minimum amount requested on a case-by-case basis. All invoices shall reference the contract number and shall be signed and submitted to the Department’s Program Manager at the address provided above in Section 6, Subsection D of this part. Invoices shall include at a minimum the following information:

1) Names of the Grantee’s personnel performing work;

2) Dates and times of project work;

3) Itemized costs in accordance with Attachment 1: Project Timeline and Budget, and Project Description, including identification of each employee, contractor or subcontractor who provided services during the period of the invoice, the number of hours and hourly rates for each of the Grantee’s employees, contractor(s), sub- recipient(s) or subcontractor’s staff member(s), authorized expenses with receipts, and contractor, sub-recipient and subcontractor invoices; and

4) Any other documents, certifications, or evidence deemed necessary by the Department prior to disbursement of grant funds.

G. The Department will reimburse the Grantee directly for all allowable project costs as promptly as the Department’s fiscal procedures permit upon receipt of an itemized signed invoice.

H. The Department recognizes that budgeted deliverable amounts are based upon estimates and conditions and circumstances may change. Grantees may request adjustments to Attachment 1: Project Timeline and Budget and Project Description in the Grantee’s approved LEAP Application in writing (such as a budget adjustment across deliverables), as long as the total budget does not exceed the maximum amount awarded to the Grantee. All adjustments shall be subject to written approval by the Department.

I. Grant funds shall not be disbursed until this Agreement has been fully executed.

J. Grant fund payments will be made on a reimbursement basis; advance payments are not allowed. The Grantee, its subcontractors and all partners, must have adequate cash flow to pay all grant-related expenses prior to requesting reimbursement from the Department. The Department may consider alternative arrangements for reimbursement and payment methods based on documentation demonstrating cost burdens, including the inability to pay for work.

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Local Early Action Planning (LEAP)
NOFA Date: January 27, 2020
Approved Date: August 28, 2023
Prep. Date: October 29, 2024
K. The Grantee will be responsible for compiling and submitting all invoices, supporting documentation and reporting documents. Invoices must be accompanied by reporting materials where appropriate. Invoices without the appropriate reporting materials will not be paid.

1) Supporting documentation may include, but is not limited to; purchase orders, receipts, progress payments, subcontractor invoices, timecards, or any other documentation as deemed necessary and requested by the Department to support the reimbursement to the Grantee for expenditures incurred.

L. The Grantee will submit for reimbursements to the Department based on actual costs incurred, and must bill the State based on clear and completed objectives and deliverables as outlined in the application, in Attachment 1: Project Timeline and Budget and the Project Description, and/or any and all documentation incorporated into this Agreement and made a part thereof.

M. The Department may withhold ten percent (10%) of the grant until grant terms have been fulfilled to the satisfaction of the Department, including but not limited to submittal of the final close-out report.

N. It is mutually agreed that if the Budget Act of the current year and/or any subsequent years covered under this Agreement does not appropriate sufficient funds for the program, this Agreement shall immediately terminate and be of no further force and effect. In this event, the State and Contractor shall be relieved of any and all obligations under this Grant Agreement.

O. If funding for any fiscal year is reduced or deleted by the Budget Act for purposes of this program, the State shall have the sole discretion to cancel this Agreement without cause, no liability occurring to the State, or amend the current Grant Agreement and amount allocated to Contractor.

Local Early Action Planning (LEAP)
NOFA Date: January 27, 2020
Approved Date: August 28, 2023
Prep. Date: October 29, 2024
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LEAP GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Reporting

A. During the term of this Standard Agreement (“Agreement”) the Grantee shall submit, upon request of the Department, a performance report that demonstrates satisfaction of all requirements identified in this Agreement.

B. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 50515.04, subsection (a), during the term of the Agreement, the Grantee shall submit an annual report containing all required information by April 1 of the year following receipt of the Grant funds, and annually thereafter until Program funds have been expended, but no later than February 28, 2024. A Grantee may, in lieu of providing a separate annual report as identified in Health and Safety Code Section 50515.04, subsection (a), provide the information as part of its Annual Progress Report.

C. Upon completion of all deliverables required to fulfill this Agreement pursuant to the Grantee’s Attachment 1: Project Timeline and Budget as approved in the LEAP Application, the Grantee shall submit a final close out report in accordance with the January 27, 2020 LEAP NOFA. The close out report shall be submitted with the final Request for Reimbursement by November 15, 2024, in accordance with the final invoices due pursuant to Exhibit B, Section 3.

2. Accounting Records

A. The Grantee, its staff, contractors and subcontractors shall establish and maintain an accounting system and reports that properly accumulate incurred project costs by line.

The accounting system shall conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), to enable the determination of incurred costs at interim points of completion and provide support for reimbursement payment vouchers or invoices.

B. The Grantee must establish a separate ledger account for receipts and expenditures of grant funds and maintain expenditure details in accordance with the scope of work, project timeline and budget. Separate bank accounts are not required.

C. The Grantee shall maintain documentation of its normal procurement policy and competitive bid process (including the use of sole source purchasing), and financial records of expenditures incurred during the course of the project in accordance with GAAP.

D. The Grantee agrees that the state or designated representative shall have the right to review and to copy any records and supporting documentation pertaining to the performance of the Agreement.

E. Subcontractors employed by the Grantee and paid with moneys under the terms of this

Local Early Action Planning (LEAP)
NOFA Date: January 27, 2020
Approved Date: August 28, 2023
Prep. Date: October 29, 2024
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Agreement shall be responsible for maintaining accounting records as specified above.

Grantee shall monitor and enforce subcontracts accordingly.

3. Audits

A. At any time during the term of this Agreement, the Department may perform or cause to be performed a financial audit of any and all phases of the award. At the Department’s request, the Grantee shall provide, at its own expense, a financial audit prepared by a certified public accountant. The State of California has the right to review project documents and conduct audits during and over the project life.

1) The Grantee agrees that the Department or the Department’s designee shall have the right to review, obtain, and copy all records and supporting documentation pertaining to performance of this Agreement.

2) The Grantee agrees to provide the Department or the Department’s designee, with any relevant information requested.

3) The Grantee agrees to permit the Department or the Department’s designee access to its premises, upon reasonable notice, during normal business hours for the purpose of interviewing employees who might reasonably have information related to such records and inspecting and copying such books, records, accounts, and other material that may be relevant to a matter under investigation for the purpose of determining compliance with statutes and this Agreement.

B. If a financial audit is required by the Department, the audit shall be performed by an independent certified public accountant. Selection of an independent audit firm shall be consistent with procurement standards contained in Exhibit D, Section 8 subsection A. of this Agreement.

1) The Grantee shall notify the Department of the auditor's name and address immediately after the selection has been made. The contract for the audit shall allow access by the Department to the independent auditor's working papers.

2) The Grantee is responsible for the completion of audits and all costs of preparing audits.

3) If there are audit findings, the Grantee must submit a detailed response acceptable to the Department for each audit finding within ninety (90) days from the date of the audit finding report.

C. The Grantee agrees to maintain such records for possible audit after final payment pursuant to Exhibit D, Section 3, subsection E. below, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated.

Local Early Action Planning (LEAP)
NOFA Date: January 27, 2020
Approved Date: August 28, 2023
Prep. Date: October 29, 2024
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1) If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, monitoring, inspection or other action has been started before the expiration of the required record retention period, all records must be retained by the Grantee, contractors and sub-contractors until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it. The Grantee shall include in any contract that it enters into in an amount exceeding $10,000.00, the Department’s right to audit the contractor’s records and interview their employees.

2) The Grantee shall comply with the caveats and be aware of the penalties for violation of fraud and for obstruction of investigation as set forth in California Public Contracts Code Section 10115.10.

D. The determination by the Department of the eligibility of any expenditure shall be final.

E. The Grantee shall retain all books and records relevant to this Agreement for a minimum of three (3) years after the end of the term of this Agreement. Records relating to any and all audits or litigation relevant to this Agreement shall be retained for five (5) years after the conclusion or resolution of the matter.

4. Remedies of Non-performance

A. The Department may monitor expenditures and activities of an applicant, as the Department deems necessary, to ensure compliance with Program requirements.

B. The Department may, as it deems appropriate or necessary, request repayment of funds from an applicant, or pursue any remedies available to it by law for failure to comply with Program requirements.

C. Any dispute concerning a question of fact arising under this Agreement that is not disposed of by agreement shall be decided by the Department’s Housing Policy Development Manager, or the Manager’s designee, who may consider any written or verbal evidence submitted by the Grantee. The decision of the Department’s Housing Policy Development Manager or Designee shall be the Department’s final decision regarding the dispute.

D. Neither the pendency of a dispute nor its consideration by the Department will excuse the Grantee from full and timely performance in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

E. In the event that it is determined, at the sole discretion of the Department, that the Grantee is not meeting the terms and conditions of the Agreement, immediately upon receiving a written notice from the Department to stop work, the Grantee shall cease all work under the Agreement. The Department has the sole discretion to determine that the Grantee meets the terms and conditions after a stop work order, and to deliver a written notice to the grantee to resume work under the Agreement.

Local Early Action Planning (LEAP)
NOFA Date: January 27, 2020
Approved Date: August 28, 2023
Prep. Date: October 29, 2024
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F. Both the Grantee and the Department have the right to terminate the Agreement at any time upon thirty (30) days written notice. The notice shall specify the reason for early termination and may permit the grantee or the Department to rectify any deficiency(ies) prior to the early termination date. The Grantee will submit any requested documents to the Department within thirty (30) days of the early termination notice.

G. There must be a strong implementation component for the funded activity through this Program, including, where appropriate, agreement by the locality to formally adopt or complete the planning document. Localities that do not formally adopt or complete the funded activity could be subject to repayment of the grant.

H. The following shall each constitute a breach of this Agreement:

1) Grantee’s failure to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

2) Use of, or permitting the use of, grant funds provided under this Agreement for any ineligible costs or for any activity not approved under this Agreement.

3) Any failure to comply with the deadlines set forth in this Agreement unless approved by the Program Manager.

I. In addition to any other remedies that may be available to the Department in law or equity for breach of this Agreement, the Department may at its discretion, exercise the following remedies:

1) Disqualify the Grantee from applying for future Department administered grant programs.

2) Revoke existing LEAP award(s) to the Grantee.

3) Require the return of unexpended LEAP funds disbursed under this Agreement.

4) Require repayment of LEAP Funds disbursed and expended under this Agreement.

5) Seek a court order for specific performance of the obligation defaulted upon, or the appointment of a receiver to complete the obligations in accordance with the LEAP Program requirements.

6) Other remedies available at law, or by and through this Agreement. All remedies available to the Department are cumulative and not exclusive.

7) The Department may give written notice to the Grantee to cure the breach or violation within a period of not less than fifteen (15) days.

Local Early Action Planning (LEAP)
NOFA Date: January 27, 2020
Approved Date: August 28, 2023
Prep. Date: October 29, 2024
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5. Indemnification

Neither the Department nor any officer or employee thereof is responsible for any injury, damage or liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by the Grantee, its officers, employees, agents, its contractors, its sub-recipients or its subcontractors under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction conferred upon the Grantee under this Agreement. It is understood and agreed that the Grantee shall fully defend, indemnify and save harmless the Department and all of the Department’s staff from all claims, suits or actions of every name, kind and description brought forth under, including, but not limited to, tortuous, contractual, inverse condemnation or other theories or assertions of liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by the Grantee, its officers, employees, agents contractors, sub-recipients, or subcontractors under this Agreement.

6. Waivers

No waiver of any breach of this Agreement shall be held to be a waiver of any prior or subsequent breach. The failure of the Department to enforce at any time the provisions of this Agreement, or to require at any time, performance by the Grantee of these provisions, shall in no way be construed to be a waiver of such provisions nor to affect the validity of this Agreement or the right of the Department to enforce these provisions.

7. Relationship of Parties

It is expressly understood that this Standard Agreement is an agreement executed by and between two independent governmental entities and is not intended to, and shall not be construed to, create the relationship of agent, servant, employee, partnership, joint venture or association, or any other relationship whatsoever other than that of an independent party.

8. Third-Party Contracts

A. All state-government funded procurements must be conducted using a fair and competitive procurement process. The Grantee may use its own procurement procedures as long as the procedures comply with all City/County laws, rules and ordinances governing procurement, and all applicable provisions of California state law.

B. Any contract entered into as a result of this Agreement shall contain all the provisions stipulated in the Agreement to be applicable to the Grantee’s sub-recipients, contractors, and subcontractors. Copies of all agreements with sub-recipients, contractors, and subcontractors shall be submitted to the Department’s program manager upon request.

C. The Department does not have a contractual relationship with the Grantee’s sub- recipients, contractors, or subcontractors, and the Grantee shall be fully responsible for all work performed by its sub-recipients, contractors, or subcontractors.

D. In the event the Grantee is partnering with another jurisdiction or forming a collaborative effort between the Grantee and other jurisdictions who are grantees of the Local Early

Local Early Action Planning (LEAP)
NOFA Date: January 27, 2020
Approved Date: August 28, 2023
Prep. Date: October 29, 2024
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Action Planning Grants Program, the Grantee acknowledges that each partner and/or all entities forming the Local Early Action Planning Grants Program collaborative are in mutual written agreement with each other but are contractually bound to the Department under separate, enforceable contracts.

E. In the event the Grantee is partnering with another jurisdiction or forming a collaborative effort with other entities that are not grantees of the Local Early Action Planning Grants Program, the Department shall defer to the provisions as noted in subsections 8(B) and 8(C) of this part.

9. Compliance with State and Federal Laws, Rules, and Regulations

A. The Grantee agrees to comply with all state and federal laws, rules and regulations that pertain to construction, health and safety, labor, fair employment practices, equal opportunity, and all other matters applicable to the grant, the Grantee, its contractors or subcontractors, and any other grant activity.

B. During the performance of this Agreement, the Grantee assures that no otherwise qualified person shall be excluded from participation or employment, denied program benefits, or be subjected to discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age, disability, handicap, familial status, religion, or belief, under any program or activity funded by this contract, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3601-20) and all implementing regulations, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and all implementing regulations.

C. The Grantee shall include the nondiscrimination and compliance provisions of this clause in all agreements with its sub-recipients, contractors, and subcontractors, and shall include a requirement in all agreements with all of same that each of them in turn include the nondiscrimination and compliance provisions of this clause in all contracts and subcontracts they enter into to perform work under the Program.

D. The Grantee shall, in the course of performing project work, fully comply with the applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, as well as all applicable regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to the ADA. (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) E. The Grantee shall adopt and implement affirmative processes and procedures that provide information, outreach and promotion of opportunities in the LEAP project to encourage participation of all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, familial status, or disability. This includes, but is not limited to, a minority outreach program to ensure the inclusion, to the maximum extent possible, of minorities and women, and entities owned by minorities and women, as required by 24 CFR

92.351.

Local Early Action Planning (LEAP)
NOFA Date: January 27, 2020
Approved Date: August 28, 2023
Prep. Date: October 29, 2024
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10. Litigation

A. If any provision of this Agreement, or an underlying obligation, is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity, at the sole discretion of the Department, shall not affect any other provisions of this Agreement and the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. Therefore, the provisions of this Agreement are, and shall be, deemed severable.

B. The Grantee shall notify the Department immediately of any claim or action undertaken by or against it, which affects or may affect this Agreement or the Department, and shall take such action with respect to the claim or action as is consistent with the terms of this Agreement and the interests of the Department.

11. Changes in Terms/Amendments

This Agreement may only be amended or modified by mutual written agreement of both parties.

12. State-Owned Data

A. Definitions

1) Work:

The work to be directly or indirectly produced by the Grantee, its employees, or by and of the Grantee’s contractor’s, subcontractor’s and/or sub-recipient’s employees under this Agreement.

2) Work Product:

All deliverables created or produced from Work under this Agreement including, but not limited to, all Work and Deliverable conceived or made, or made hereafter conceived or made, either solely or jointly with others during the term of this Agreement and during a period of six months after the termination thereof, which relates to the Work commissioned or performed under this Agreement. Work Product includes all deliverables, inventions, innovations, improvements, or other works of authorship Grantee and/or Grantee’s contractor subcontractor and/or sub-recipient may conceive of or develop in the course of this Agreement, whether or not they are eligible for patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret or other legal protection.

3) Inventions:

Any ideas, methodologies, designs, concept, technique, invention, discovery, improvement or development regardless of patentability made solely by the Grantee or jointly with the Grantee’s contractor, subcontractor and/or sub-recipient and/or Grantee’s contractor, subcontractor, and/or sub-recipient’s employees with one or more employees of the Department during the term of this Agreement and in performance of any Work

Local Early Action Planning (LEAP)
NOFA Date: January 27, 2020
Approved Date: August 28, 2023
Prep. Date: October 29, 2024
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under this Agreement, provided that either the conception or reduction to practice thereof occurs during the term of this Agreement and in performance of Work issued under this Agreement.

B. Ownership of Work Product and Rights

1) All work Product derived by the Work performed by the Grantee, its employees or by and of the Grantee’s contractor’s, subcontractor’s and/or sub-recipient’s employees under this Agreement, shall be owned by the Department and shall be considered to be works made for hire by the Grantee and the Grantee’s contractor, subcontractor and/or subrecipient for the Department. The Department shall own all copyrights in the work product.

2) Grantee, its employees and all of Grantee’s contractor’s, subcontractor’s and sub-recipient’s employees agree to perpetually assign, and upon creation of each Work Product automatically assigns, to the Department, ownership of all United States and international copyrights in each and every Work Product, insofar as any such Work Product, by operation of law, may not be considered work made for hire by the Grantee’s contractor, subcontractor and/or subrecipient from the Department. From time to time upon the Department’s request, the Grantee’s contractor, subcontractor and/or subrecipients, and/or its employees, shall confirm such assignments by execution and delivery of such assignment, confirmations or assignment or other written instruments as the Department may request. The Department shall have the right to obtain and hold in its name all copyright registrations and other evidence of rights that may be available for Work Product under this Agreement. Grantee hereby waives all rights relating to identification of authorship restriction or limitation on use or subsequent modification of the Work.

3) Grantee, its employees and all Grantee’s contractors, subcontractors and sub- recipients hereby agrees to assign to the Department all Inventions, together with the right to seek protection by obtaining patent rights therefore and to claim all rights or priority thereunder and the same shall become and remain the Department’s property regardless of whether such protection is sought. The Grantee, its employees and Grantee’s contractor, subcontractor and /or subrecipient shall promptly make a complete written disclosure to the Department of each Invention not otherwise clearly disclosed to the Department in the pertinent Work Product, specifically noting features or concepts that the Grantee, its employees and/or Grantee’s contractor, subcontractor and/or subrecipient believes to be new or different.

4) Upon completion of all work under this Agreement, all intellectual property rights, ownership and title to all reports, documents, plans, specifications and estimates, produced as part of this Agreement will automatically be vested in Department and no further agreement will be necessary to transfer ownership to Department.

Local Early Action Planning (LEAP)
NOFA Date: January 27, 2020
Approved Date: August 28, 2023
Prep. Date: October 29, 2024
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13. Special Conditions

The State reserves the right to add any special conditions to this Agreement it deems necessary to assure that the policy and goals of the Program are achieved.

El Cajon Blvd./Washington Ave. Gateway Roundabout
Project #: 253862PWCP
Budget Activity: 550590 Total Internal Engineerin $0.00 Funding Source: Total Expenditures $0.00
CA Dept of Housi $500,000
Date PO/
Check # Vendor Description Encumbrances Expenditures
CA Dept of Housing
and Community
Development (HCD),
Local Early Action
Planning (LEAP)
Grant
LINE TOTAL Budget/ Remaining
8325 $0.00 $500,000.00
$0.00 $500,000.00
$0.00 $500,000.00
$0.00 $500,000.00
Subtotal $ - $ - $0.00 $500,000.00 8336 $0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00
Subtotal $ - $ - $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
8337 $0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00
Subtotal $ - $ - $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
8395 $0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00
Subtotal $ - $ - $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
8522 $0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00
Subtotal $ - $ - $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
8560 $0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00
Subtotal $ - $ - $0.00 $0.00 9065 $0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00
Subtotal $ - $ - $0.00 $0.00 Account Totals: $ - $ - $0.00 $500,000.00 Awarded: $500,000.00 $500,000.00 $500,000.00
Remaining: $500,000.00 $500,000.00 $500,000.00

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
FISCAL YEAR 2024 - 2025
PROJECT NAME: El Cajon Blvd./Washington Ave. Gateway Roundabout ACTIVITY: 550590 PROJECT NO: 253862PWCP
Description:

The project entails the design and installation of a new roundabout at the intersection of El Cajon Blvd./Washington Ave. The project will also include the replacement of existing sidewalk, street reconstruction, and new streetlights.

Justification:

The proposed gateway roundabout project was identified in the adopted El Cajon Transit District Specific Plan as a high priority project. This project on El Cajon Boulevard will promote high-density, mixed-use smart growth by creating visually unified street spaces, making places of interest easy to get to by walking, bicycling, public transportation, and present a more welcoming image to the City.

Scheduling:

Design work will begin in Spring 2025 with construction anticipated by Summer 2026.

Operating Budget Impact:

Landscaping maintenance is expected to slightly increase operating costs.

Original Project
Budget
Current Project
Budget
Proposed Project
Amendment
Proposed Project
Budget
Architectural Services (8315)
Consulting Services (8325) 500,000 Engineering Services (8335)
Engineering Services-Internal (8336)
Inspection Services-Internal (8337)
Legal Services (8345)
Other Prof/Tech Services (8395)
Advertising (8522)
Janitorial Services (8544)
Permits & Fees (8560)
Printing & Binding (8570)
Furniture, Machinery & Equipment (9035)
Land Acquisition (9050)
Construction-Buildings (9060)
Infrastructure (9065)
Contingency (9060)
PROJECT COST TOTAL: - - - 500,000 Source(s) of Funds:

CA Dept of Housing and Community Development
(HCD), Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant 500,000 FUNDING TOTAL: - - - 500,000

DESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTION
City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 8.

DATE: January 14, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Yazmin Arellano, Director of Engineering Services SUBJECT: 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.

BACKGROUND:

At its December 10, 2024, meeting, the City Council accepted two completed emergency projects. On February 15, 2024, the City Council declared the Emergency Storm Damage Repairs to Public Facilities project an emergency. The total cost was $1,379,109.95. Of that amount, $527,822.12 was paid out of the wastewater operating accounts last fiscal year (FY23/24), and the remaining $851,287.83 was paid this fiscal year (FY24/25). An increase of $851,288 is requested for the FY2025 appropriation to the Wastewater NPDES Maintenance account.

The Emergency Sewer System Repairs on Graves Avenue project was declared an emergency by the City Council on May 29, 2024, and the total cost was $3,461,057.05. Of that amount, $1,060,000.00 was paid out of the wastewater operating accounts last fiscal year (FY23/24), and the remaining $2,401,057.05 was paid this fiscal year (FY24/25). An increase of $2,401,057 is requested for the FY2025 appropriation to the Wastewater Maintenance account.

City staff submitted the necessary documentation for reimbursement of the Emergency Storm Damage Repairs to Public Facilities expenditures to Cal OES utilizing the California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) funding for San Diego County for the January 2024 Winter Storm. If approved, Cal OES will reimburse the City for up to 75% of eligible repair work costs related to this emergency. Any reimbursed funds will be credited to the Wastewater Enterprise Fund.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:

The proposed fiscal activity is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4).
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FISCAL IMPACT:

This request will utilize available fund balance in the Wastewater Enterprise Fund to increase appropriations by a total of $3,252,345. Wastewater Maintenance (650720) appropriations will be increased by $2,401,057 and Wastewater NPDES (650740) appropriations will be increased by $851,288.

Prepared By: Sara Marshall, Senior Management Analyst
Reviewed By: Yazmin Arellano, Director of Engineering Services Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. ___-25

RESOLUTION APPROVING APPROPRIATION OF

WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUNDS FOR

TWO COMPLETED EMERGENCY PROJECTS

WHEREAS, on December 10, 2024, the City Council approved two completed emergency projects: the Emergency Storm Damage Repairs to Public Facilities project ("Storm Damage Repairs"), declared on February 15, 2024 ; and the Emergency Sewer System Repairs on Graves Avenue project ("Sewer System Repairs"), declared on May 29, 2024; and

WHEREAS, the total cost of the Storm Damage Repairs project was $1,379,109.95, with $527,822.12 paid out of the wastewater operating accounts last fiscal year (FY23/24), and the remaining $851,287.83 paid this fiscal year (FY24/25); and

WHEREAS, the total appropriation (reimbursement to operating account) request for the Storm Damage Repairs project is $851,287.83 to the Wastewater NPDES Maintenance account 650740; and

WHEREAS, the total cost of the Sewer System Repairs project was $3,461,057.05, with $1,060,000.00 paid out of the wastewater operating accounts last fiscal year (FY23/24), and the remaining $2,401,057.05 paid this fiscal year (FY24/25) ; and

WHEREAS, the total appropriation (reimbursement to operating account) request for the Sewer System Repairs project is $2,401,057.05 to the Wastewater Maintenance account 650720; and

WHEREAS, if both requests are approved, the cumulative total supplementing the current wastewater operating accounts (650720 and 650740) will total $3,252,344.88, and decrease the Wastewater Enterprise Fund balance by the same amounts; and

WHEREAS, emergency repairs to publicly -owned service facilities necessary to maintain service essential to the public health, safety, or general welfare are exempt from the requirements of California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to section 15269(b) (Emergency Projects) of the State CEQA Guidelines; and

WHEREAS, the City Council believes it to be in the best interest of the City to appropriate $3,252,344.88 of the Wastewater Enterprise Fund balance to reimburse the wastewater operating accounts (650720 and 650740) for the two recently completed emergency projects.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are the findings of the City Council.

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2. Emergency repairs to publicly -owned service facilities necessary to maintain service essential to the public health, safety, or general welfare are exempt from the requirements of California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to section 15269(b) (Emergency Projects) of the State CEQA Guidelines.

3. The City Council hereby approves appropriation of $3,252,344.88 of the Wastewater Enterprise Fund balance to reimburse the wastewater operating accounts (650720 and 650740) for the two recently completed emergency projects.

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Agenda Report
Agenda Item 9.

DATE: January 14, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution Declaring Intent to Assist Federal Immigration Authorities RECOMMENDATION:

BACKGROUND:

This staff report is a follow-up from the December 10, 2024 agenda item introduced by Mayor Wells and Councilmember Ortiz. At that December 10th meeting, the City Council directed staff to prepare a letter to California Attorney General Ron Bonta asking for clarifications regarding El Cajon’s commitment to public safety, its intent to follow federal immigration law, and the ramifications of Senate Bill 54 (2017). That letter (attached) has been prepared and sent to the Attorney General’s Office.

The City Council also directed staff to prepare a resolution declaring the City’s intent to assist federal immigration authorities to the maximum legal extent permissible under SB 54 and other applicable laws. The proposed resolution emphasizes the City of El Cajon’s commitment to public safety, adherence to the rule of law, and protection of vulnerable populations.

Analysis
Immigration enforcement remains a complex and sensitive issue, involving overlapping state and federal jurisdictions. Senate Bill 54 of 2017 (SB 54) restricts local law enforcement's ability to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, particularly regarding non-citizens involved in criminal activity. This legal framework creates significant challenges for cities seeking to protect public safety while navigating conflicting state and federal mandates.

The City Council has expressed concerns that SB 54 may limit local law enforcement’s ability to effectively address threats posed by individuals involved in violent crime, gang activity, human trafficking, and drug distribution. According to a 2024 Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) report, there are substantial numbers of non-detained individuals in the U.S. illegally who have been convicted of or charged with serious crimes. While the number of such individuals in El Cajon is unknown, their potential presence represents a significant public safety concern. .!!!!_ Valley of opportunity
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To address these concerns, the City has sent a formal letter to the California Attorney General requesting clarification on the scope of SB 54, the implications of the Supremacy Clause, and the legal protections available to local law enforcement engaging with federal immigration authorities. The resolution aligns with this request by formally stating the City’s intent to comply with federal law to the extent legally permissible.

The resolution reflects the City’s balanced approach to public safety, legal compliance, and community trust. Key components include:

Public Safety and Rule of Law: The resolution underscores the City’s intent to protect residents from criminal activity while adhering to the legal framework established by SB 54 and federal law.

1. Clarification Requests: The resolution complements the City’s letter to the Attorney General by reiterating the need for legal guidance on navigating conflicting state and federal laws.

2. Community Trust: The resolution reaffirms the City’s commitment to treating all residents with dignity and respect, regardless of immigration status, while prioritizing the safety of vulnerable populations.

3. Adopting the resolution would formally communicate the City’s position to state and federal authorities, ensuring transparency and advocacy for local concerns.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:

The proposed resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). In accordance with State CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), this activity is covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impact.

Prepared By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Reviewed By: N/A
Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
Resolution
Letter to California Attorney General (Dec 16, 2024)

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RESOLUTION NO. __-25

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON DECLARING THE CITY’S INTENT TO ASSIST FEDERAL IMMIGRATION

AUTHORITIES TO THE MAXIMUM LEGAL EXTENT PERMISSIBLE
UNDER SB 54 AND OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS
WHEREAS, the City of El Cajon ("City") is committed to upholding public safety and adhering to the rule of law as foundational principles of governance; and WHEREAS, immigration enforcement involves complex and sensitive issues that intersect state and federal jurisdictions, public safety, and the trust of our community; and WHEREAS, Senate Bill 54 ("SB 54"), known as the California Values Act, limits the ability of local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, which creates challenges in addressing threats to public safety posed by individuals engaged in criminal activities; and
WHEREAS, the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution (Article VI, Clause 2) establishes that federal law supersedes conflicting state law, further complicating the City’s obligations under SB 54; and
WHEREAS, the City Council acknowledges the importance of maintaining trust with all members of the community while also ensuring that residents are protected from individuals engaged in serious criminal activities, including gang involvement, human trafficking, and drug distribution; and
WHEREAS, a 2024 Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") report indicates that there are significant numbers of non-detained individuals living in the United States illegally who have been convicted of or charged with violent crimes, including assault, sexual assault, homicide, and human trafficking; and WHEREAS, the City Council is concerned that the limitations imposed by SB 54 may hinder the City’s ability to address these threats and protect vulnerable populations; and
WHEREAS, the City has sought clarification from the California Attorney General regarding its obligations under SB 54 and federal law through a letter dated December 16, 2024 (attached hereto as Exhibit "A").

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:

1. Declaration of Intent: The City of El Cajon declares its intent to assist federal immigration authorities in their enforcement efforts to the maximum legal extent permissible under SB 54, the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution, and other applicable laws for the purpose of removing those posing a threat to public safety from our community.

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2. Commitment to Public Safety: The City remains steadfast in its commitment to protecting the safety and well-being of its residents, particularly those most vulnerable to criminal activities such as human trafficking and drug distribution.

3. Compliance with State and Federal Law: The City will ensure that all actions taken to assist federal immigration authorities are fully compliant with SB 54, federal immigration laws, and constitutional principles, recognizing that there are conflicts between federal and state laws.

4. Community Trust: The City recognizes the importance of maintaining trust within the community and reaffirms its commitment to treating all residents with dignity and respect, regardless of immigration status.

5. Request for Guidance: The City will continue to request clarification and guidance from the California Attorney General’s Office regarding the legal parameters of cooperation with federal immigration authorities under SB 54 and potential conflicts with federal law.

6. Distribution: The City Clerk is directed to send a copy of this Resolution to the California Attorney General’s Office, the Governor of California, and other relevant state and federal officials to ensure that the City’s position and concerns are clearly communicated.
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Mr. Rob Bonta, Attorney General
California Department of Justice
Office of the Attorney General
P.O. Box 903447
Sacramento, CA 94203-4470
[email protected] .gov
Mayor and City Council
VIA E-Mail and US Mail
SUBJECT: Request for Clarification: Navigating SB 54 and Federal Immigration Laws Dear Attorney General Bonta:

The City of El Cajon City Council is contemplating a resolution declaring its intent to comply with federal immigration laws and assist federal authorities in their enforcement efforts to the maximum legal extent permissible. This resolution, if adopted, underscores the City of El Cajon's priorities of upholding public safety and adhering to the rule of law.

The City Council acknowledges that immigration enforcement is a complex and sensitive issue, touching on foundational principles of state and federal jurisdiction, public safety , and trust within our community. Provisions of SB 54 add to the complexities that the City must navigate, especially as state and federal immigration policies are inconsistent, putting cities and their personne l in a difficult position.

This letter seeks clarification on navigating these complexities, particularly regarding SB 54, the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution (Article VI, Clause 2), and potential legal consequences for cooperating with federal immigration authorities.

City Concerns
While recognizing some of the intentions behind SB 54, the City expresses deep concern about its impact on protecting residents from individuals engaged in criminal activities, including gang involvement, human trafficking, and drug distribution . These activities pose serious threats to public safety, particularly for vulnerable populations within our community.

A 2024 Immigration and Customs Enforcement report indicates that there could be as many as 435,000 convicted criminals living in the U.S. illegally, many for violent crimes such as assault, City of El Cajon • 2 00 Civic Center Way • El Cajon, CA 92 0 20 ( 619) 441 -1788 • Fax (619) 441 -1770
www.cityofelcajon .us
Mr. Rob Banta, State Attorney General

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December 16, 2024
sexual assault, prostitution, human trafficking, and child exploitation. Further, on September 25, 2024, Patrick J. Lechleitner, Deputy Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, penned a letter to The Honorable Tony Gonzales, U.S. House of Representatives, that included a table identifying the number of non-detained individuals living in the United State illegally, categorized by their criminal history (attached). The following table is an excerpt from the letter:

National Docket Data for Noncitizens by Criminality and Most Serious Charge Categories as of July 21, 2024*
Non-Detained
Convicted Pending Criminal
Most Serious Charge Category Criminal Charges Total
Assault 62,231 42,915 105,146
Dangerous Drugs 56,533 13,846 70,379
Sexual Assault 15,811 4,250 20,061
Homicide 13,099 1,845 14,944
Sex Offense (not involving 9,461 2,650 12, 111 assault or commercialized sex) Commercialized Sexual Offense 2,200 1,771 3,971
Kidnapping 2,521 851 3,372
*ICE's non-detained docket is a list of every person the United States believes is a removable non-citizen who is physically present in the United States and who is not currently held in ICE detention.

It is unknown how many of these individuals are in El Cajon or the San Diego region; however, if some of them are here, they pose a serious threat to our community. The City Council is concerned that under SB 54, the City is limited in its ability to protect our community from these individuals.

Questions for the Attorney General
The City of El Cajon seeks the Attorney General's clarification on the following issues related to SB 54 (2017) and its implications for local law enforcement. 1) Clarification of SB 54's Scope and Exceptions:

Could the Attorney General specify the extent to which SB 54 limits local law enforcement's ability to cooperate with federal authorities on immigration matters, particularly in cases involving individuals who pose a significant public safety risk? For example, does SB 54 allow for cooperation in cases involving noncitizens engaged in violent gang activity, those charged with serious felonies, or individuals with a documented pattern of child exploitation or sex trafficking?
Mr. Rob Banta, State Attorney General

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December 16, 2024
2) Supremacy Clause and Legal Precedence:

Can the Attorney General provide insights into how courts have addressed potential conflicts between SB 54 and federal immigration enforcement under the Supremacy Clause of the U.S.

Constitution (Article VI, Clause 2)? Is there legal precedent in which state law has been upheld despite apparent conflicts with federal law? Specifically, is there a legal basis for SB 54 to withstand federal preemption challenges?
3) State Enforcement of SB 54:

If the City of El Cajon engages in cooperative efforts with federal immigration authorities in cases involving felony offenders, what enforcement actions or penalties will the State of California pursue under SB 54? Are there specific procedural steps the Attorney General's Office would take in response to perceived noncompliance? 4) Indemnification and Legal Protections for Law Enforcement:

In the event that federal authorities mandate local government participation in immigration enforcement, how would SB 54 apply? Would the State indemnify or otherwise protect police officers who comply with federal orders that might conflict with SB 54? Additionally, could SB 54's provisions be deemed unenforceable under such circumstances? Conclusion
While we appreciate the underlying purpose of SB 54, the incoming federal administration has an entirely different viewpoint on the issue. This divergence of opinion translates into a precarious legal position for cities, city council members, city management, and public safety personnel. It is therefore vital to understand where the commands of SB 54 fit vis-a-vis the U.S. Constitution and the mandates being voiced by the incoming Trump administration.

Again, the City of El Cajon is committed to upholding public safety and adhering to the rule of law.

I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,
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Mayor
Attachment
cc: El Cajon City Council
The Honorable Tony Gonzales
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Representative Gonzales:

September 25, 2024
Office of the Director
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
500 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20536
U.S. Immigra tion
and Customs
Enforceme nt
Thank you for your March 13, 2024 letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). I am responding on behalf of the Department and apologize for the delay .

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recognizes the importance of its relationships with its law enforcement partners to carry out its mission. In recent years, however, as you know, some jurisdictions have reduced their cooperation with ICE, to include refusal to honor ICE detainer requests, even for noncitizens who have been convicted of serious felonies and pose an ongoing threat to public safety . ICE recognizes that some jurisdictions are concerned that cooperating with federal immigration officials will erode trust with immigrant communities and make it harder for local law enforcement to serve those populations. However, "sanctuary" policies can end up shielding dangerous criminals, who often victimize those same communities.

Despite the challenges of operating within a broken immigration system, and in the face of an enormous workload and consistently limited funding , DHS continues to enforce the law to secure our borders. We are removing and returning record numbers of migrants who are unable to establish a legal basis to remain in the United States, and prioritizing for removal those who present national security and public safety risks, and recent border crossers. From mid-May 2023 through the end of July 2024, DHS removed or returned more than 893,600 individuals, including more than 138,300 individuals in family units. The majority of all individuals encountered at the Southwest Border over the past three years have been removed, returned , or expelled.

Your letter requests the number ofnoncitizens on ICE's docket convicted or charged with a crime. As of July 21, 2024, there were 662,566 noncitizens with criminal histories on ICE's national docket, which includes those detained by ICE, and on the agency's non-detained docket.

Of those, 435,719 are convicted criminals, and 226,847 have pending criminal charges. Please refer to the following chart. It is important to note that detention determinations are made using a few guidelines. First, ICE is bound by statutory requirements not to release certain noncitizens from ICE custody during the pendency of removal proceedings and notes that most noncitizens who are convicted of homicide are typically not eligible for release from ICE custody under §236(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Second and in limited circumstances when www.ice .gov
The Honorable Tony Gonzales
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236( c) does not apply, ICE officers may use their discretion in making custody determinations and release noncitizens with conditions. ICE custody determinations are made on a case-by-case basis and take into account the individual case circumstances, primarily considering risk of flight, national security threat, and threat to public safety. ICE takes other factors into consideration as well, including when a noncitizen has a serious medical condition, is the primary caregiver of minor children, or other humanitarian considerations.

National Docket Data for Noncitizens by Criminality and Most Serious Charge Cateoor as of Jul 21, 2024
Most Serious
Charge
Category
Total
Antitrust
Arson
Assault
Bribe
Burala
Civil Riahts
Commercialized
Sexual Offenses
Conservation
Damage
Pro er
Dangerous
Dnws
Embezzlement
Extortion
Family
Offenses
Flight /
Esca e
Currently Detained
Convicted
Criminal
10,288
36 2,348
3 365
18 1
46 1,352
6 4
150
121
Pending
Criminal
Charges
4,706
3 1,498
126
12 1
65 328
5 71
37 Non-Detained
Convicted
Criminal
425,431
1 792
62,231
131
14,301
1 2,200
225
1,396
56,533
233
217
6,477
2,317
Pending Criminal
Charges
222,141
1 177
42,915
22 3,266
1,771
183
1,270
13,846
97 136
3,861
949
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Forf{ery 117
Fraudulent
Activities 296
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General
Crimes 245
Health I Safety 6
Homicide 277
Immigration 947
Invasion of
Privacy 151
Juvenile
Offenders 1
Kidnavvin2 85
Larceny 330
Liquor 31
Military -
Obscenity 22
Obstructing
Judiciary,
Congress, 118
Le2islature, Etc.

Obstructing
the Police 181
Public Peace 93
Robbery 285
Sex Offenses
(Not Involving
Assault or 446 Commercialized
Sex)
Sexual Assault 509
53 7,525 4,627
57 15,979 5,127
- 155 222
138 10,998 7,851
1 448 228
51 13,099 1,845
444 51,933 40,142
37 3,866 3,222
- 20 14
27 2,521 851
217 18,234 12,397
26 1,367 1,186
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2 151 77
54 7,446 4,579
131 6,567 3,543
77 5,642 2,485
71 10,031 2,039
69 9,461 2,650
142 15,811 4,250
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Sovereiznty
Stolen
Property
Stolen Vehicle
Tax Revenue
Threat
Traffic
15 -
31 53
1 54
Offenses 1,090
Weapon
Offenses 453
2 218 154
- 29 6
23 2,508 1,593
38 2,663 1,189
2 106 58
35 1,101 635
720 77,074 49,269
143 13,423 3,397
You also requested ICE's current detention capacity. Under the DHS appropriations bill enacted on March 23, 2024, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) is funded at 41,500 beds through the rest of the fiscal year (FY), which is an increase from 34,000 in FY 2023.

Regarding the number of declined detainers since FY 2021, from October 1, 2020, through July 22, 2024, ICE lifted 1 24,796 detainers. Of those, 23,591 were declined by state and local law enforcement agencies, and 1,205 were lifted due to insufficient notice to ICE.

Additionally, from October 1, 2020, through July 22, 2024, ERO issued 2,897 detainers that were declined by state or local law enforcement agencies and where the subject of the detainer had a subsequent apprehension by ERO.

Thank you again for your letter. Should you wish to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to contact the ICE Office of Congressional Relations at [email protected] .gov.

Sincerely,
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Deputy Director and
Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director
1 ICE may lift a detainer at any time after it has been issued. The lifting of a detainer is based upon the totality of the case and ICE may lodge another detainer at a later date, if appropriate . The circumstances under which ICE may lift a detainer are unlimited; however , these circumstances may include, but are not limited to, criminal convictions and pending criminal charges , the noncitizen has lawful status to remain or reside in the United States, health-related concerns, etc.
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cc: The Honorable Garret Graves
The Honorable Jay Obemolte
The Honorable John H. Rutherford
The Honorable Andy Harris
The Honorable Byron Donalds
The Honorable Anthony D 'Esposito
The Honorable Nancy Mace
The Honorable Brandon Williams
The Honorable John Rose
The Honorable Randy Feenstra
The Honorable Ralph Norman
The Honorable Bruce Westerman
The Honorable Lori Chavez -DeRemer
The Honorable Nicole Malliotakis
The Honorable Diana Harshbarger
The Honorable Chuck Edwards
The Honorable Carlos Gimenez
The Honorable Dan Crenshaw
The Honorable Ashley Hinson
The Honorable Michael Guest
The Honorable C. Scott Franklin
The Honorable James Moylan
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Agenda Report
Agenda Item 10.

DATE: January 14, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
SUBJECT: 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.

BACKGROUND:

On December 10, 2024, the City Council considered a proposal by Councilmembers Kendrick and Goble regarding the sale of vaping devices disguised as other products. The City Council directed staff to draft an ordinance prohibiting the sale of such devices in the City and to survey local retailers to assess the availability of these products.

Staff surveyed seven tobacco retailers in the City and identified two selling disguised vaping devices, specifically Penjamin Cart Pens. These pens function as both writing tools and vaping devices, making them difficult to detect. A demonstration of their functionality is available in the following video: "This 510 cart battery is a real writing pen!" .

Staff prepared a draft ordinance that would prohibit the sale of disguised vaping devices in the City. Similar regulations have been adopted in states such as New York and Illinois and cities such as New York City, San Francisco, and Boulder, which prohibit the sale of vaping devices disguised as common items like school supplies, pens, or USB drives. In summary, the draft ordinance would add a new section to Chapter 8.33 that prohibits the sale of these devices, defines the violation, and establishes a penalty for the violation.

Staff seeks City Council feedback and will prepare a final ordinance for consideration of a first reading at a subsequent meeting.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:

Discussion and City Council feedback on this item is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it is a procedural, administrative step in the process.
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FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

Prepared By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Reviewed By: Morgan Foley, City Attorney
Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
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ORDINANCE NO. ___

AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SALE OF VAPING DEVICES DISGUISED AS OTHER PRODUCTS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 8.33.050 AND 8.33.090 OF CHAPTER 8.33 OF TITLE 8 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING

TO REGULATION OF LICENSURE OF TOBACCO RETAILERS

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Cajon recognizes that there are public health risks associated with vaping devices. Vaping devices that are designed to resemble everyday products such as pens, markers, USB drives, hoodies, and other non- tobacco-related items are targeted to facilitating youth access and misuse of harmful tobacco products; and

WHEREAS, this deceptive marketing and production design contributes to increased youth usage of vaping devices and poses a health challenge; and

WHEREAS, deceptive marketing and product design contribute to increased youth usage of vaping devices and pose enforcement challenges for schools and parents; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the marketing and sale of such non-tobacco related items can easily evade discovery when retailers can falsely display such devices as common items of clothing, sundry househol d and office equipment devices.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. A new subsection (D) is hereby added to section 8.33.050 of Chapter

8.33 of Title 8 of the El Cajon Municipal Code to read as follows:

D. It shall be unlawful for any tobacco retailer to sell, permit to be sold, offer for sale, or display for sale or distribution whether on-site or off- site, any vaping or electronic smoking device that is disguised as another product, including, but not limited to, a pen, markers, stapler, eraser, pencil , USB drive, watch, hoodies, beverage container, or any ot her item not traditionally associated with tobacco or vaping products, within the city limits.

1. Upon discovery that a tobacco retailer possesses, stores, owns, or offers for sale vaping or electronic smoking devices prohibited by this subsection, authorized personnel from the department or police department may seize the prohibited products and hold seized items as evidence in the prosecution of violations.

2. The possession of six (6) or more vaping or electronic smoking devices prohibited under this subsection at a single tobacco retailer location shall create a rebuttal presumption

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that the devices were intended for sale or distribution.

3. In addition to any other penalty authorized by law, a violation of this sub section shall be subject to a $2,500 fine and the revocation of the Tobacco Retailers License, following notice and an opportunity to be heard. Violations of this subsection are not subject to the escalating penalty structure outlined in subsections (A) (1), (2), (3), and (4) of section 8.33.090 for general license violations.

SECTION 2. Paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) of subsection (A) of section 8.33.090 of Chapter 8.33 of the El Cajon Municipal Code are hereby repealed.

SECTION 3. Paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) are hereby added to subsection (A) of section 8.33.090 of Chapter 8.33 of Title 8 of the El Cajon Municipal Code to read as follows:

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (D) of section

8.33.050, upon a finding by the departmen t of a first license violation within any thirty -six month period, the tobacco retailer shall pay an administrative fine in the amount of two thousand five hundred dollars. The city may also conduct up to two compliance checks within twelve months of the f irst violation.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (D) of section

8.33.050, upon a finding by the department of a second
license violation within any thirty -six-month period, the tobacco retailer shall pay an administrative fine in the amount of two thousand five hundred dollars and the license shall be suspended for sixty days. The city may also conduct up to two compliance checks within twelve months of the second
violation.

3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (D) of section

8.33.050, upon a finding by the department of a third license violation within any thirty -six month period, the tobacco retailer shall pay an administrative fine in the amount of two thousand five hundred dollars and the license shall be
suspended for one hundr ed twenty days. The city may also conduct up to two compliance checks within twelve months of the third violation.

4. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (D) of section

8.33.050, upon a finding by the department of a fourth license violation within any thirty -six month period, the license shall be revoked, and the tobacco retailer shall pay an
administrative fine in the amount of two thousand five hundred

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dollars. Further, the proprietor or proprietors who had been issued the license shall never again be issued a tobacco retailer's license pursuant to this chapter.

SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted the ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more of the sections subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases may be declared invalid.

SECTION 5. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days following i ts passage and adoption.

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City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 11.

DATE: January 14, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Mayor Wells
SUBJECT: Council Activity Report
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council accepts and files the following report of Council/Mayor activities attended during the current agenda period.

BACKGROUND:

Government Code Section 53232.3(d) requires members of a legislative body to provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency at the next regular meeting of the legislative body. This City Administrative Activity is not a project and therefore not subject to CEQA.

REPORT:

Since the last City Council meeting, I have attended the following events on behalf of the City of El Cajon:

Mayor Wells will provide a verbal report.

I am available to answer questions.

Submitted By: Bill Wells, Mayor
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Agenda Item 12.

DATE: January 14, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Councilmember Goble
SUBJECT: 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.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council accepts and files the following report of Council/Mayor activities attended during the current agenda period.

BACKGROUND:

REPORT:

Since the last City Council meeting, I have attended the following events on behalf of the City of El Cajon:

December 11, 2024 - ECPD Capt. Ransweiler Retirement Ceremony December 12, 2024 - MTS Executive Committee Meeting
December 17, 2024 - GKN Ribbon Cutting
December 17, 2024 - ECPD Chief Moulton Retirement Ceremony December 17, 2024 - Emails with Amber S. and Spinali T. re: Speeding on Cloverleaf December 19, 2024 - MTS Board Meeting
December 21, 2024 - Meeting with Mayor and Tom H.

December 23, 2024 - Meeting with Larry F. and Bonnie F. re: Fletcher Hills Signs December 23, 2024 - Meeting with CVUSD Trustee Jim M.

December 30, 2024 - Speak at MTS Press Conference
January 1, 2025 - Email to Peggy B. re: Condolences
January 2, 2025 - Emails with Brian R. re: festival noise and parking issues January 6, 2025 - Supervisor Anderson Swearing In Ceremony January 6, 2025 - Phone call with Bobbi P. re: Speaking at Rotary Lunch January 6, 2025 - Emails with MTS CEO re: end of year video January 7, 2025 - Phone call with City Manager
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January 8, 2025 - Phone call with AWP Administrator Kyle S.

January 9, 2025 - Meeting with Ray M.

January 10, 2025 - Review material for closed session item on 1/14/25 January 13, 2025 - Meeting with City Manager
January 14, 2025 - City Council Meeting(s)
January 14, 2025 - City Council Goal-Setting Workshop
I am available to answer questions.

Submitted By: Steve Goble, Councilmember
City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 13.

DATE: January 14, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick
SUBJECT: MAYOR PRO TEM GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council accepts and files the following report of Council/Mayor activities attended during the current agenda period.

BACKGROUND:

REPORT:

Since the last City Council meeting, I have attended the following events on behalf of the City of El Cajon:

January 9, 2025 - Metro Waste Water JPA Meeting
January 14, 2024 - City Council Meeting(s)
January 14, 2024 - City Council Goal-Setting Workshop
I am available to answer questions.

Submitted By: Gary Kendrick, Mayor Pro Tem
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City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 14.

DATE: January 14, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Councilmember Metschel
SUBJECT: COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; METRO
Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council accepts and files the following report of Council/Mayor activities attended during the current agenda period.

BACKGROUND:

REPORT:

Since the last City Council meeting, I have attended the following events on behalf of the City of El Cajon:

December 11, 2024 - Capt. Ransweiler Retirement Ceremony December 17, 2024 - GKN Ribbon Cutting
December 17, 2024 - Chief Moulton Retirement Ceremony
January 14, 2025 - City Council Meeting(s)
January 14, 2025 - City Council Goal-Setting Workshop
I am available to answer questions.

Submitted By: Michelle Metschel, Councilmember
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City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 15.

DATE: January 14, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Councilmember Ortiz
SUBJECT: 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.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council accepts and files the following report of Council/Mayor activities attended during the current agenda period.

BACKGROUND:

REPORT:

Since the last City Council meeting, I have attended the following events on behalf of the City of El Cajon:

December 11, 2024 - Capt. Ransweiler Retirement Ceremony December 17, 2024 - GKN Grand Opening Ceremony
December 17, 2024 - Chief Moulton Retirement Ceremony
December 17, 2024 - Cajon Valley School Board Meeting
December 18, 2024 - ECEDC Board Meeting
January 13, 2025 - League of California Cities Meeting
January 14, 2025 - ECEDC Gillespie Field Committee Meeting January 14, 2024 - City Council Meeting(s)
January 14, 2024 - City Council Goal-Setting Workshop
I am available to answer questions.

Submitted By: Phil Ortiz, Councilmember
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City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 16.

DATE: January 14, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Noah Alvey, Deputy Director of Community Development SUBJECT: Amendments to the El Cajon Municipal Code (Title 16 and Title 17) & Specific Plan No. 182
RECOMMENDATION:

BACKGROUND:

On December 10, 2024, the City Council conducted a public hearing and directed staff to prepare ordinances for introduction at the January 14, 2025 City Council meeting for updates to the Subdivision Ordinance, Zoning Code, and Specific Plan No 182 (Downtown Master Plan).

After reviewing the draft ordinances, the City Council directed staff to incorporate the following changes prior to the introduction of these ordinances:

Allow on-sale alcohol outlets within Specific Plan No. 182 in excess of 2,500 sq. ft., subject to approval by the City Council
Require decorative lighting within Specific Plan No. 182 to be white lights only The Subdivision Ordinance and Zoning Code updates are primarily related to housing in order to comply with recently approved and enacted State laws as well as items directed by the City Council during 2024. Other minor, non-substantive changes are also included to improve clarity and consistency in the interpretation of the Zoning Code.

The updates to Specific Plan No. 182 are primarily items directed by the City Council during 2024, including adding requirements for decorative lighting, prohibiting animated or flashing signs including light ropes that illuminate with flash or movement, and allowing additional on-sale only alcoholic beverage establishments. Other non-substantive changes include clarifying retail merchandise window display.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:

The proposed updates are exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) according to the common sense exemption (State CEQA Guidelines, section 15061(b)(3)). 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.
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CEQA analysis.

Prepared By: Noah Alvey, Deputy Director of Community Development Reviewed By: Anthony Shute, Director of Community Development Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
Resolution - CEQA Exemption
Ordinance - Subdivisions
Ordinance - Zoning Code
Ordinance - SP 182
Proposed Changes to Update Title 17
RESOLUTION NO. ___-25

A RESOLUTION APPROVING

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) EXEMPTION
SECTION 15061(b)(3) FOR UPDATES TO THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE, ZONING CODE, AND SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 182

WHEREAS, the El Cajon Planning Commission held a duly advertised public hearing on November 19, 2024, to consider updates to the Subdivision Ordinance, Zoning Code, and Specific Plan No. 182, for economic development, housing, and mi nor technical changes, revisions, and edits for clarity and consistency (the "Project"); and

WHEREAS, in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA" ) Guidelines, and prior to making a recommendation on the Project to the City Council, the Planning Commission reviewed and considered the information contained in the Project staff report; and

WHEREAS, there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment; and

WHEREAS, the Project 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; and

WHEREAS, the Project is exempt from CEQA under the common sense exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) for the proposed Project; and

WHEREAS, no evidence was presented in proceedings that any of the conditions exist to provide exceptions to categorical exemptions as described in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2; and

WHEREAS, after considering evidence and facts, the Planning Commission did consider the proposed CEQA exemption, section 15061(b)(3), as presented at its meeting and recommended City Council approval.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON AS FOLLOWS:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct, and are findings of fact of the City Council in regard to the proposed exemption for the Project.

2. That based upon said findings of fact, the City Council hereby approves the proposed exemption CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) for the Project.

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ORDINANCE NO. ___

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 16.12 OF THE EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE

ADDRESSING MINISTERIAL APPROVAL OF CERTAIN SUBDIVISIONS

WHEREAS, it is the intent of the El Cajon City Council (“City Council”) to provide clarity in the El Cajon Municipal Code; strengthen the relationship between zoning and subdivision regulations; and provide a more expeditious review process for subdivisions that meet certain criteria for infill development projects.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That the foregoing recitals are true and correct, and are findings of fact of the City Council.

SECTION 2. A new subsection D is hereby added to section 16.12.070 of Chapter 16.12 of Title 16 of the El Cajon Municipal Code to read as follows.

D. The planning director or designee shall approve subdivisions ministerially that meet the requirements specified in Section

17.225.270.

SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be effective thirty ( 30) days following its passage and adoption.

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ORDINANCE NO. _____

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 17 OF THE

EL CAJON MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONING CODE) FOR HOUSING AND

COMMERCIAL LAND USES, AND OTHER MINOR TECHNICAL

CHANGES, REVISIONS, AND EDITS

WHEREAS, Title 17 of the El Cajon Municipal Code (the "Zoning Code") requires regular maintenance to ensure that it complies with changes in State laws; is internally consistent; and is effective in regulating the use and development of land in the City of El Cajon (the "City"); and

WHEREAS, staff has identified various modifications needed to improve clarity, consistency, and application of the Zoning Code, and to comply with new State laws; and

WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly advertised public hearing on January 14, 2025, to consider the Zoning Code update (the "Project"), and received evidence through public testimony and comment, in the form of verbal and written communications and reports; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has considered and approved the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines exemption for the Project by Resolution No. ____-25, finding that the CEQA common sense exemption applies in accordance with CEQA section 15061(b)(3); and

WHEREAS, the proposed updates to the City’s Zoning Code have been presented to the City’s Planning Commission for its review and recommendation; and

WHEREAS, following a properly noticed public hearing, at which both verbal and written testimony were presented, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 11155, recommending approval of the proposed Zoning Code amendments presented to the City Council.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Subsection I is hereby added to section 17.40.020 of Chapter 17 of the El Cajon Municipal Code to read as follows:

I. Housing developments eligible for ministerial review, in compliance with section 17.225.270.

SECTION 2. Section 17.105.020 of Chapter 17.105 of Title 17 of the El Cajon Municipal Code is amended by deleting the definition of "Biomedical office," and adding a new definition for "Technological office," to be inserted between t he definitions of "Swimming pool," and "Telecommunications Act of 1996," to read as follows:

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"Technological office" means medical, biological, and various technological research, analysis, and production, and excluding any research or analysis of cannabis or related products and derivatives.

SECTION 3. Subsection C of section 17.135.030 of Chapter 17.135 of Title 17 of the El Cajon Municipal Code is hereby deleted.

SECTION 4. A new subsection C is hereby added to section 17.135.030 of Chapter 17.135 of Title 17 of the El Cajon Municipal Code to read as follows:

C. Supporting evidence provided by the applicant is acceptable and sufficient to approve the administrative relief, which may include but is not limited to a traffic impact study, parking study, traffic demand management strategies, or other study or analysis prepared by a certified expert licensed to prepare such work.

SECTION 5. Subsection I of section 17.140.170 of Chapter 17.140 of Title 17 of the El Cajon Municipal Code is redesignated as subsection J of section 17.140.170, and a new subsection I is hereby added to section 17.140.170 of Chapter 17.140 of Title 17 to read as follows:

I. An addition to a single-family dwelling that is less than 25% of the square footage of the existing dwelling is exempt from section 17.140.170(F), but the addition shall be required to include building materials and f eatures that are consistent with the existing dwelling.

SECTION 6. Subsection 2 of section 17.140.180(B) of Chapter 17.140 of Title 17 of the El Cajon Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.

SECTION 7. A new subsection 2 is hereby added to section 17.140.180(B) of Chapter 17.140 of Title 17 of the El Cajon Municipal Code to read as follows:

2. Lots with Multifamily Dwelling Units. Accessory dwelling units may be permitted with existing or proposed multifamily
dwelling units in accordance with the following:

a. At least one unit and up to 25% of the existing number of multi-family dwelling units may be permitted within
portions of an existing multi -family development in
those areas that are not used as livable space
including (but not limited to) storage rooms,
basements, garages, attics, or other similar areas that may be converted.

b. For a proposed multi-family development, in addition to the provisions of subsection (B)(2)(a), for each eligible

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multi-family lot, up to two detached accessory units
may be constructed, subject to four foot side and rear
setbacks and a height limit of 16 feet and three foot
side and rear setbacks and a height of 12 feet.

c. Lots with existing multi-family development may have up to eight detached ADUs, or as many detached
ADUs as there are primary dwelling units on the lot,
whichever is less in accordance with Government
Code section 66323.

SECTION 8. A new subsection 2 is hereby added to section 17.140.180(D) of Chapter 17.140 of Title 17 of the El Cajon Municipal Code to read as follows:

2. Off-street parking spaces are not required to be replaced when a garage, carport or covered parking structure is
demolished in conjunction with the construction of, or
conversion to an ADU as described in Government Code
section 66314.

SECTION 9. A new subsection I is hereby added to section 17.140.180 of Chapter 17.140 of Title 17 of the El Cajon Municipal Code to read as follows:

I. Unauthorized or unpermitted ADUs and JADUs may be
issued permits to legalize the unit in accordance with
Government Code section 66332.

SECTION 10. The Residential Land Use Table in section 17.140.210 of Chapter

17.140 of Chapter 17 of the El Cajon Municipal Code, is hereby amended to revise "Residential care facility for 7 or more" to read as follows:

Table 17.140.210
Residential Land Use Table
Residential
Zones PRD
RS-
40 RS-
20 RS-
14 RS-
9 RS-
6 RM-
6000
RM-
4300
RM-
2500
RM-
2200
RM-
1450
RM-
HR Notes
Primary Residential Uses (subject to density restrictions) Residential
care facility
for 7 or more
C C C C C C C C C C C C 4

SECTION 11. The Commercial Land Use Table in section 17.145.150 of Chapter

17.140 of Title 17 of the El Cajon Municipal Code is amended to revise "Wholesale trade excluding explosives" and Temporary feeding area" and add footnote 39 to read as follows:

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Table 17.145.150
Commercial Land Use Table
O-P C-N C-G C-R C-M Notes
Commercial Uses
Wholesale trade excluding explosives X P X X P 39
Temporary feeding area T T T T T

39. Wholesale trade in the C -N zone is only allowed within the boundaries and subject to the provisions contained within SP No. 32.

SECTION 12. A new section 17.185.260 is hereby added to Chapter 17.185 of Title 17 of the El Cajon Municipal Code to read as follows:

17.185.260 Clean air vehicle parking.

Any existing or proposed parking area may identify preferential parking spaces for clean air vehicle parking.

SECTION 13. Subsection B of section 17.190.200 of Chapter 17.190.200 of Title 17 of the El Cajon Municipal Code is hereby repealed.

SECTION 14. A new subsection B is hereby added to section 17.190.200 of Chapter 17.190.200 of Title 17 of the El Cajon Municipal Code to read as follows:

B. Flashing signs (including flashing string lights, light ropes, and strobe lights); except as permitted by section 17.190.140;

SECTION 15. The title of subsection 17.225.185 of Chapter 17.225 of Title 17 of the El Cajon Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

17.225.185 Emergency housing.

SECTION 16. Subsection C of section 17.225.185 of Chapter 17.225 of Title 17 of the El Cajon Municipal Code is hereby deleted.

SECTION 17. A new section 17.225.270 is hereby added to Chapter 17.225 of Title 17 of the El Cajon Municipal Code to read as follows:

17.225.270 Ministerial review of housing developments and subdivisions.

A parcel map or a tentative and final map for a housing development project that meets certain requirements, including : the housing development project on the lot proposed to be subdivided will contain 10 or fewer residential units; is zoned for residential development; is no larger than 5 acres, as specified ; and the newly created parcels

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are no smaller than 600 square feet, except as provided by Government Code section 65852.28; shall be considered
ministerially without discretionary review or a hearing, in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 17.60 or Chapter 17.125, and subject to the approval of an administrative zoning permit.

SECTION 18. A new section 17.225.280 is hereby added to Chapter 17.225 of Title 17 of the El Cajon Municipal Code to read as follows:

17.225.280 Expedited processing for residential care facilities for seven or more persons.

Residential care facilities for seven or more persons shall be eligible for expedited processing in order to remove constraints to development.

SECTION 19. The City Council of the City of El Cajon intends this ordinance to supplement, not duplicate or contradict, applicable state and federal law and this ordinance shall be construed in light of that intent. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed as separate, distinct, and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion.

SECTION 20. This ordinance shall go into effect thirty (30) days followi ng its passage and adoption.

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ORDINANCE NO. ____

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 182

TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL ON-SALE ONLY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE

ESTABLISHMENTS, ADDING REQUIREMENTS FOR DECORATIVE LIGHTING,

AND PROHIBITING ANIMATED OR FLASHING SIGNS INCLUDING LIGHT ROPES,

AND OTHER NON-SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES INCLUDING CLARIFYING RETAIL

MERCHANDISE WINDOW DISPLAY REQUIREMENTS

WHEREAS, Specific Plan No. 182 requires regular maintenance to ensure that it is internally consistent; and is effective in regulating the use and development of land in the City of El Cajon (the "City"); and

WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly advertised public hearing on January 14, 2025 to consider the Specific Plan No. 182 update (the "Project"), and received evidence through public testimony and comment, in the form of verbal and written communications and reports; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has considered and approv ed the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines exemption for the P roject by Resolution No. ____-25, finding that the CEQA common sense exemption applies in accordance with CEQA section 15061(b)(3); and

WHEREAS, the proposed updates to Specific Plan No. 182 have been presented to the City’s Planning Commission for its review and recommendation; and

WHEREAS, following a properly noticed public hearing, at which both verbal and written testimony were presented, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 11156, recommending approval of the proposed Zoning Code amendments presented to the City Council.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CAJON DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council finds that:

A. The recitals above are true and correct and have been incorporated herein by reference.

B. The proposed specific plan amendment is applicable to the downtown area and is not property -specific. The amendment will promote the public health, safety and general welfare of persons driving, parking, walking, residing, or conducting business within the downtown by reducing visual distractions. Furthermore, the amendment will improve the visual environment of the downtown by ensuring visible product display, and other attention getting methods are attractive, aesthetically pleasing, and more effective.

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C. The Downtown Master Plan (Specific Plan No. 182) focuses on a particular portion of the City where special circumstances require a more detailed framework of development than the General Plan, and more detailed standards than the general provisions of the Zoning Code. This approach effectively establishes a link between General Plan implementing policies and potential development proposals in the defined area. The proposed amendment is designed to encourage investment and target new development to the City’s downtown area.

SECTION 2. The City Council further finds that the CEQA common sense exemption in accordance with CEQA section 15061(b)(3) applies to the proposed Project.

SECTION 3. The City Council further approves the updates to Specific Plan No. 182 as shown in the attached Exhibit " 1," and from the effective date of this ordinance Specific Plan No. 182 shall be described in Exhibit "2."

SECTION 4. The City Council of the City of El Cajon intends this ordinance to supplement, not duplicate or contradict, applicable state and federal law and this ordinance shall be construed in light of that intent. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of thi s ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed as separate, distinct, and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion.

SECTION 5. This ordinance shall go into effect thirty (30) days following its passage and adoption.

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Exhibit "1"

CITY OF EL CAJON

DOWNTOWN EL CAJON
SPECIFIC PLAN No. 182

(proposed changes)

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CI'rY OF EL CAJON
DOWNTOWN EL CA.JON
SPECIFIC PLAN No. 182
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Ciri,y OF EL CAJON

DOWNTOWN EL CAJON
SPECIFIC PLAN No. 182
Intent and Purpose of SP No. 182
It is t he intent and purpose of Specific P lan No. 182 to implement the recommendatio ns of the Downtown Master Design Plan adopted on November 24, 1992. In addition to uses permitted by right in the underlying zone, it is intended that this specific plan will provide for mixed-use including retail ~ r offices and residential uses in o ne developme nt project However, there are permitted and conditional uses which are normally allowed in the underlying zones which are not permitted within the boundaries of Specif ic Plan No.182. Please verify any proposed uses with Planning at 619-441-17 41.

Includes amendments adopted by City Council through April 9, 2019 Ordinance Nos. 4976, 4985, 5021, 5060, 5070, and 5080
SPECIFIC PLAN No.182 - Page 2

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TABLE OF CONTENT S
Property Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 II Intent and Purpose
111 Permitted and Prohibited Uses .... .................. ....... . .

IV Special Uses ..... . ... ....... ...... ....... . ... .... ... ......... .... .

V Development Process ..... .. .. .. ........... .. .... ............ . .

VI Development Standards ..... .. ..... .... ........... ........... .

Parking ......... ......... .............. ..................... . ..... . .. .

Building Height ... .......... .. .... ..... ...... ... ... ........ ... ..... .

Lot Coverage ...... ............................. ........ .. ....... .. .

Building Setbacks ...... ..... .. ..... ......... ...................... .

Exterior Lighting ... .... .. .... ...... .. ..... ... ...... .... .... .. ..... .

Residential Density ........ ...... ........ .. ...... ...... ... ........ .

Open s.§.pace/Commercial Recreation Area ... ..... .... .... . .

Signs and Graphics .............................. ..... ....... ... ... .

VII Design Guidelines ......... ........... .. ..... ... ... .......... ... .

VII I Amendments to Specific Plan ... ......... ....... .... . .. ..... .

APPENDIX
4 4
4 5
6 6-
6 7
7 7
7 8
8 11
11-
Attachment "A" - Specific Plan No. 182 Project Boundaries... 13 Exhibit "A" - Prohibited Use Table# 1 ... . .. . .. .. . .. . ... ... ... ... . .. . 14 Exhibit "B" - Prohibited Use Table# 2 .. . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . ... . .. . 15 Exhibit "C" - Specific Plan No. 182 Design Guidelines. ......... 18 SPEC IFIC PLAN No.182 - Page 3

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I. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
These regulations shall apply to those properties included in Special Development Area No._-9 as shown on the General Plan and on Attachment ::."A"::.. Additional properties may be included as approved by an amendment to the General Plan, Special Development Area No._-9 and this specific plan.

II. INTENT AND PURPOSE
It is the intent and purpose of this specific plan to implement the recommendations of the Downtown Master Design Plan prepared by Tucker, Sadler and Associates and dated June ._-1991.

The Downtown Master Design Plan contains standards and recommendations for land uses and development standards.

In addition to uses permitted by right or conditional use permit in the underlying zone, it is intended that this specific plan will provide for mixed-uses including retail afi8/or offices and residential uses in one development project.

It is further intended that all developments emphasize pedestrian access with the scale and design of buildings promoting and reflecting the pedestrian environment.

Signs. visible product display. and other attention getting methods are regulated in this plan to serve the interests of community aesthetics, vehicular and pedestrian safety, to protect and preserve property values, to improve the visual environment of the downtown so as to promote commerce, investment. tourism, visitation, and the overall quality of life for persons living in. doing business in. or visiting the downtown.

They are also intended to promote the public health. safety and general welfare of persons driving, parking. walking. residing, or conducting business within the downtown by reducing visual distractions. by making signs, visible product display, and other attention getting methods more attractive, aesthetically pleasing. and more effective .

Ill. PERMITTED AND PROHIBITED USES
A. All uses permitted by right in the underlying zone except as listed below on Exhibit 'A' may be approved by right within Special Development Area No. 9.

B. All uses permitted by conditional use permit in the underlying zone except as listed below on Exhibit !"B"! may be permitted by conditional use permit within Special Development Area No. 9.

C. Automotive service and repair uses are only permitted in the portion of Special Development Area No. 9 that is also a part of Special Development Area No. 1 O and zoned C-M. All automotive service and repair uses shall obtain a conditional SPECIFIC PLAN No.182 - Page 4

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D.
use permit in accordance with Section V. Development Process of this specific plan.

No more than two on-sale alcoholic beverage establishments may be permitted with the approval of a conditional use permit that are located at properties with an entrance adjacent to the public sidewalk on East Main St.. Rea Avenue. or Sulzfeld Way between North Magnolia and Claydelle Avenues, with a maximum establishment size of two thousand five hundred square feet. Establishments greater than two thousand five hundred square feet may be authorized by a conditional use permit approved by the City Council. On-sale establishments shall also be subject to the following :
1 . Operational standards in El Cajon Municipal Code section 17.210 .150.

2. Required findings in El Cajon Municipal Code section 17.210.160.

IV. SPECIAL USES
V.

A. Mixed-use developments, composed of retail, office aRalor residential development may be permitted by site development plan permit within Special Development Area No. 9.

An example of a mixed -use development would be a residential developmen t built above a retail a-A8f0r office development in a commercial or office zone.

DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
All proposed development projects shall be required to process a development plan.

Development plans shall be of the following types:

Site development plans as described in Chapter 17.65 of the Zoning Code.

Conditional use permits as described in Chapter 17.50 of the Zoning Code.

Specific plans as described in Chapter 17.70 of the Zoning Code.

Planned Residential Developments as described in Chapter 17.165 of the Zoning Code.

Planned Unit Developments as described in Chapter 17.60 of the Zoning Code .

Sign Permits as described in Chapter 17 .190 of the Zoning Code.

Administrative Zoning Permit as described in Chapter 17.40 of the Zoning Code.

Site Development Plan
A site development plan shall be required for all proposed developments which are permitted by right in the underlying zone or overlay zone when applicab le.

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Any requested modified development standards will be reviewed and considered as part of the site development plan.

B. Conditional Use Permit
A condit iona l use permit shall be required for all proposed developments involving uses which require a conditional use permit in the underlying zone or overlay zone when app licable .

C. Specific Plan
A specific plan may be required or utilized for certain uses or to modify certain development standards .

D. Common Interest Subdivision
A common interest subdivision is required to comply with planned residentia l development , planned unit development , or common interest development regulations .

E. Sign Permit
A sign permit is required to install any new commercia l sign, except allowable windo w signs , within Specific Plan No. 182. The City Manager may delegate sign design review approval within Specific Plan No. 182 to a downtown PBID management entity , howeve r~ signs must still comp ly with the other provisions of this Plan and the Municipa l Code , including obta ining encroachment permits and building permits, when applicable .

F. Administrative Zoning Permit
An administrative zoning permit is required to remodel the fa9ade of a commercial storefron Ubuilding governed by Specific Plan No. 182, install an ancillary outdoor dining area, or estab lish other uses listed as requiring an admin istrative zoning permit in Chapter 17.40 of the Zoning Code .

VI. DEVELOPMENTSTANDARDS
Except as express ly provided as follows , all new developments shall be subjec t to the development standards set forth in either the under lying zone or overlay zone when applicab le.

A. Parking

1. Additi onal parking spaces are not required for a change of use of an existing building.

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2. Minor additions to existing buildings eligible for review and approval under El Cajon Municipal Code Chapter 17.57 shall not require additional parking.

3. New developments not identified above shall be addressed in the context of the downtown urban environment and will be considered in conjunction with the associated planning permit application. _Furthermore, on-site parking provisions shall not negatively impact the appearance of the project site or the surrounding properties, and shall not adversely impact or place undue burden on adjacent uses. _Supporting evidence may be required which may includei but~ not limited toi a traffic impact study, parking study, or other study or analysis prepared by a certified expert licensed to prepare such work.

Building Height
There shall be no maximum building height for any properties included in Special Development Area No. 9 are as shown on Attachment '.!."A"'.!. except that the maximum height of any building on any property in Special Development Area No. 9 and which is within 100 feet of any property zoned ~ r developed with residential uses shall be 35 feet, unless a greater height is approved by site development plan permit.

Lot Coverage
All buildings, including accessory buildings and structures, and all parking areas and driveways shall not exceed the lot coverage of the underlying zone, unless a greater lot coverage is approved by site development plan permit.

Building Setbacks
All buildings, including accessory structures, shall comply with the building setbacks of the underlying zone except as follows:

1. All commercial ~ r office buildings or mixed-use developments with residential units shall observe street frontage setbacks as follows:
a) One- and two-story buildings: No requirements;
b) Three- to six-story buildings: 10 feet;
c) Seven- to ten-story buildings: 15 feet.

2. All commercial ~ r office buildings are permitted to observe no interior setbacks.

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3. All mixed-use developments with resident ial units shall observe interior setbacks as required by the building and fire codes.

4. All street frontage setbacks, if required , shall be landscaped.

5. Setback requirements may be further reduced, through approval of a site development plan permit.

Exterior ilighting
An on-site lighting plan prepared in accordance with -S§ection 17.130.150 of the Zon ing Code shall be submitted for approval. The lighting plan shall address all building fayades, espec ially those adjacent to alleys , parking areas and walkways .

Residential Density
All resident ial deve lopments shall comply with the density limitations of the underlying residential zone or overlay zone when applicable, unless a density bonus is approved pursuant to Section IV.B.

In a mixed-use development. the maximum resident ial density shall be determined as part of the approval of the mixed-use development pursuant to section V.B, or overlay zone when applicable.

Open Space/Common Recreational Area
All residentia l developments shall comply with the open space/common recreational area requirements of the underlying residential zone or overlay zone when applicable.

In a mixed-use development , some form(s) of open space/common recreational area such as a swimm ing pool (indoor or outdoor) or passive open space or combination thereof shall be provided. The amount or type of the required open space/common recreational area shall be determined as part of the approval of the mixed-use development pursuant to section V.B.

Signs and Graphics
All signs and graphics shall comply with the Signing and Architectural Graphics Guideline s- adopted in June, 1993, or any subsequent revision and the City's sign regulations contained in Chapter 17.190 of the Zoning Code whichever is more restrictive and except as follows:

1. Wall Signs.

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Except as provided below, building face or building wall signs shall be limited to a maximum sign area of two square feet of sign area per linear foot of building face or building wall width.

Building face or building wall signs may be attached to the wall, building face or arcade of a building that is constructed on a street frontage property line where the sign extension is intended to provide interior lighting or a relief effect to the sign.

The extension of the sign shall not exceed twelve inches beyond the wall or face of the building and shall maintain a minimum ground or sidewalk clearance of eight feet.

2. Projecting Signs.

Projecting signs may project a maximum of twenty-four inches from the supporting wall or building face with a maximum sign area of ten square feet per face. _Projecting signs may not project into the public right-of way. Projecting signs shall maintain a minimum ground or sidewalk clearance of eight feet. _A projecting sign shall not exceed the height of the building wall to which it is attached. Projecting signs are included in the calculation of the maximum allowable wall signs.

3. Suspended Signs.

Suspended signs under an arcade shall be limited to one in front of each entrance to the building, shall be no wider than sixty percent of the width of the arcade with a maximum sign area of six square feet per face and shall maintain a minimum ground or sidewalk clearance of eight feet.

Signs suspended perpendicular to the building entrance shall not be included in the calculation of the maximum cumulative wall sign area.

Signs suspended parallel to the street shall be included in the calculation of the maximum cumulative wall sign area.

4. Freestanding Signs.

Freestanding signs shall be limited to monument signs with one monument sign permitted for each street frontage of each development.

Except as otherwise provided below, the maximum height of a monument sign is eight feet and the maximum sign area is one hundred twenty (120) square feet per face. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for developments that are seven acres or more, freestanding signs (1) may be up to 20 feet high and no more than five feet wide and limited to 100 square feet of sign area per sign face; and (2) shall not be on a single pole and must be designed as a solid architectural feature (e.g. blade sign).

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Unless a freestanding sign is set back at least ten feet perpendicular from the public right-of-way, it shall be located at least fifteen feet to the side of any driveway or interior property line to assure visibility. _ On any corner radius, a freestanding sign shall be set back from the public right-of-way unless it is demonstrated that safe and proper visibility can be maintained at a lesser setback.

5. Window Signs.

Window signs shall be limited to fifteen percent of the total business window sign area. Window signing shall not be included in the calculation of the maximum cumulative wall sign area.

6. Portable Signs.

One portable sign on a sign stand or sandwich board (A-frame) sign is allowed for each conforming ground floor retail, restaurant, and personal service use (e.g., hair salons, barber shops, nail salon). Maximum sign/structure dimensions shall be 20-inches wide and 42-inches high.

Signs may be placed on public sidewalk, subject to issuance of an encroachment permit by the City Public Works Department. Sign placement must conform to ADA requirements at all times.

Portable signs placed over a public sidewalk may only identify the business name, products, and services of the adjacent establishment for which the license is granted. They may not include political or any other unrelated messages. Tobacco and similar products regulated pursuant to Chapter 8.33 may not be included on signs located on the public sidewalk. A brand logo for the downtown adopted by the PBID or City may be included on the sign panel.

7. Signs on outdoor dining fences.

One sign panel measuring a maximum of eight square feet in size and a maximum of½ inch in thickness may be affixed to an approved outdoor dining fence when the outdoor dining area for an adjacent restaurant is less than 60 feet in width. Up to two sign panels may be affixed to an outdoor dining fence, when the outdoor dining area for an adjacent restaurant is 60 feet or more in width. Sight lines may not be obstructed, as determined by the City Engineer.

Sign panels on an approved outdoor dining fence shall not be included in the maximum allowable wall signs noted above. Sign panels shall be flush mounted and made of rigid and durable materials such as metal, wood, or hard plastic Sign panels shall be professionally printed, not hand painted and mounted with discreet or artistic hardware.

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Sign panels may encroach over the public sidewalk or Prescott Promenade, subject to issuance of an encroachment permit by the City Public Works Department.

Sign panels over a public sidewalk or Prescott Promenade may only identify the restaurant name, products and events of the restaurant holding the license to the outdoor dining area. _ They may not include political or any other unrelated messages . Tobacco and similar products regulated pursuant to Chapter 8.33 may not be included on signs located on the public sidewalk or Prescott Promenade . A brand logo for the downtown adopted by the PBID or City may be included on the sign panel.

8. Menu Boards/Cases .

Wall mounted restaurant menu boards/cases measuring four square feet or less shall not be included in the maximum square footage allowable for wall signs . Menu Board/cases shall be a maximum of three inches thick .

Internal , non-animated illumination is permitted .
/\niR'lateEI Signs.

AniR'lateEI winElew signs shall l:le liR'liteEI te five i:iersent ef the greblnEI fleer winElew area, blJ:l te a R'lalEiR'lblR'I ef feblr SE!blare feet anEI 40 linear feet i:ier eblsiness estal:llishment, whishever is less. /\.nimateEI signs shall l:le inslblEleel in the 1 a i:iersent R'lalEiR'lblR'I winelew area signage allewanse. 4-G,.L No box or can signs, internally illuminated or not, shall be permitted withi n the boundaries of Specific Plan No. 182.
4-4-,-10. All new signs shall be reviewed in accordance with Section V.F. 11 . Decorative lighting such as window frame lights, tree uplights, tree downlights, small lights in trees or on shrubs, outdoor string lights that outline building masses, and similar lighting effects are permitted and may be visible from the public right-of-way and subject to the following standards:
a}
b)
c)
Except for small, bare-bulb lights, all landscape light fixtures, including tree uplights, shall be concealed from view by burial in the ground or by shielding them from view.

Lighting shall not blink, flash, spin, or exhibit changing luminance .

Lighting shall be white lights only and shall not exhibit changing colors, hue, shade, or tint.

All decorative lighting established prior to the adoption of these provisions shall be brought into conformance with these regulations within 180 days of the effective date of these provisions .

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I. Display of Retail Merchandise
1 .

2. 3.

Retail merchandise shall not block windows or obscure views into the interior of a store unless displayed or stored a minimum of 36 inches from the window or while maintaining the applicable accessible path of travel between the merchandise and the window as determined by the Building Official. Bulk display of merchandise, including merchandise in shipping containers. is not permitted when visible through a window from the public right-of-way.

Retail merchandise may be displayed within 36 inches of a window when depicting an action or single pieces of merchandise available within the store (e.g. mannequins wearing clothing, jewelry. assembled toys. athletic equipment. food products, etc.).

All display of retail merchandise established prior to the adoption of these provisions shall be brought into conformance with these regulations within 180 days of the effective date of these provisions .

VII. DESIGN GUIDELINES
All proposed projects are subject to the design standards of the underlying zone and shall comp ly with the design guide lines conta ined in Exhibit '.'."C"'.'. when applicable.

VIII. AMENDMENTS TO SPECIFIC PLAN
Amendments to this specific plan shall follow the process contained in Chapter 17.70 of the Zoning Code and may be initiated by:
1 . The verified application of the owner or his/her agent or any property within the boundaries of Specific Plan No. 182;

2. The City Council;

3. The Planning Commission.

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Special Development Area
(SDA) No. 9
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Attachment "A"
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EXHIBIT"A"
SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 182
The following uses usually permitted by right in the specified zones are prohibited within Special Development Area No. 9.

LUC• USE DESCRIPTION ZONES
52A Building materials, hardware, farm C-G C-R
equipment (no outside storage)
5313 Surplus store C-G C-R
5313 Volume Discount, closeout or 99¢ stores C-G C-R
5520 Sale and installation of tires, C-G C-R
batteries and accessories
5932 Secondhand clothing and shows C-G C-R
5933 Secondhand furniture C-G C -R C-M
5934 Secondhand bookstores C-G C-R
5935 Secondhand auto parts C-M
5936 Thrift shops C-G C-R
5969 Plant nurseries C-G
598 Fuel and ice C-G
61 Check cashing C-G C-R
6123 Pawnbroker C-G C-R
6124 Bail bonds C-G C-R
6241 Funeral parlors and mortuaries C-G C-R
6256 Locker rentals C-G C-R
6295 Tattoo parlor C-G C-R
6394A Equipment rental with C-G
outdoor storage and display
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6397 Auto , truck and trailer renta ls C-G
6411 WIC C-G C-R
6497 Gunsmith C-G C-R
6498 Saw, knife, lawnmower and C-G C-R
tool repair and sharpening
6518A Blood banks C-G C-R
*Land Use Code
Note: Where no zone is indicated, the use is automatically not permitted in that zone.

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EXHIBIT !!"8"!!
SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 182
The following uses usually permitted by conditional use permit in the specified zones are prohibited within Special Development Area No. 9.

Luc~ USE DESCRIPTION ZONES
12 Board and care facilities C-G C-R
4294 Ambulance service C-G C-R
4603 Long term storage C-M
485 Solid waste disposal C-M
528 Building materials, hardware, C-G C-R
farm equipment with outside
storage
592 Liquor store - off-premises alcoholic C-G C-R
beverage sales
5999 Swap meet C-G C-R
6296 Massage parlors, steam baths, C-G C-R
sauna baths
6381 Auction house C-G C-R
63938 Detective and protective services C-G C-R
with dogs
6411 Automotive repair C-G C-R
6413 Automotive paint and body C-G
6414 Automotive upholstery and tops C-G
6415 Motorcycle repair C-G
6416 Car washing and detailing (automatic) C-G
6417 Car wash (self-service) C-G
6418 Auto glass installation C-G
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6419A Auto diagnostic clinic (no repair) C-G C-R
64198 Towing service C-G
692 Welfare and charitable services C-G C-R
745 Firearms and archery (indoor only) C-G C-R
6516 Sanitariums, convalescent C-G C-R
hospitals, rest homes
7491 Camping overnight C-G C-R
travel stopping
8221 Veterinarian services C-G C-R
8222 Animal hospital services C-G C-R
Adult entertainment C-G C-R
*Land Use Code
Note: Where no zone is indicated , the use is automatically not permitted in that zone.

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EXHIBIT !!"C"!!
SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 182
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DESIGN GUIDELINES
FOR BUILDING FA<;ADE RENOVATIONS AND NEW BUILDINGS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESIGN GUIDE LINES
PREFACE .................... ................... ........... .................. .................. .... ... 21 OVERVIEW .... ............. .................. ............ . .... ............. ..... ....... . ............. 22 YESTER-YEAR MAIN STREET ....... .... ............ . ............ ... ...... ... ........... ..... 23 MAINSTREET EL CAJON ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. .. .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. . ... ... ... 24 NORTH SIDE OF MAIN STREET.... .. ... ..... .... ...... .... ... ...... .......... .... .. 25 SOUTH SIDE OF MAIN STREET ... ............ ......... ... ... .... ... .. ..... ..... ..... 27 MAIN STREET TOMORROW .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . .. .. . .. . . .. .. . .. . . .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . .. . .. . .. . 28 BRINGING BACK OUR MAIN STREET .............. ...... ............ ..... ..... ... 29 GENERAL TERMS OF A BUILDING'S FA9ADE ...... .. .. .. .. .... ...... .. .. .. ... 29 CORNER ANCHOR BUILDINGS ... ... ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... .. . ... ... ... .. . ... ... ... 30 INFILL BUILDINGS ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 31 STANDARDS FOR IMPROVEMENT ........... ...... .... ........... ..... .. ........ ........ .. 32 NEW CONSTRUCTION 33
RENOVATION & REPAIR.. .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 33 HEIGHT LIMITS FOR NEW BUILDINGS AND FLOOR ADDITIONS ... ... ... 34 ROOFS, PENTHOUSES , AND ATTICS ........ . ....... .. ..... .. .. ... ...... ......... 35 FA9ADE MATERIALS AND FABRIC ............ .............. ................ ....... 35 COLORS ........ ................................................ ............................. 35 CORNICES & FA9ADE APPLICATIONS...... ........ ......... ..... .. ... ... ... ... . 36 DISPLAY WINDOWS AND GLAZING ...... ... ....... ........ ..... ....... ... ... ..... . 37 DOORS AND ENTRIES ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 39 UPPER-STORY W INDOWS...... .... .. ........ ........ .. ... ... ..... .... ......... ..... . 41 TRANSOM , CLERESTOR IES, & SKYLIGHTS ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .... 41 AWNINGS , ARCADES & CANOPIES .................... . ..... .... ... ........... .... 42 SIGNS ... ..... .... ...... ..... ............ ........ .. ..... . ........ ............ ....... ..... .... . 43 MURALS ..................................................................................... 46 SIDE YARDS , COURTYARDS , NEW ARCADES , AND ALLEY SPACES 47 OFF-STREET PARKING .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 47 PUBLIC ART ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 47 SPECIFIC PLAN No.182 - Page 21

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Fac;ade Guideunes Contextual Design Elen1ents --- --
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PREFACE
This Plan is based upon the stated desires of Stakeholders to establish a set of regulations for the El Cajon Downtown Management District. The intent of these regulations is to advise all building and business owners on what they need to do to make their building far;:ades visually successful while contributing to the redevelopment of the downtown District. These Design Guidelines outline appropriate repair and renovation of far;:ades to increase the monetary value of individual structures and stimulate the rebirth of the entire commercial District.

In broad terms, repairs or renovations are encouraged to bring the buildings back to the quality of their original structure and design. New buildings may be designed to represent any era, as long as they fit seamlessly within the unity of the District. These regulations and guidelines specifically do not prescribe or require a particular architectural style or theme for the built environment. All building styles are allowed when the integrity and the character of the proposed architecture is compatible with the existing or historical perspective of El Cajon and the development objectives of the Management District.

Renovated and new buildings alone will not encourage shoppers to leave malls and other retail areas. More is required if Main Street is to return to the busy, prosperous social avenue it was for 75 years. The same is true for the rest of the District. To recapture a fair portion of discriminating shoppers now going elsewhere, the District must renovate and create places for the many people visiting the County Courthouse, East County Performing Arts Center, City Hall, and local businesses. Services for shoppers must be increased , and merchandise lines expanded. More inviting spaces for visitors, employees and local residents are required so that people can meet, gather, and talk before strolling or moving on. These standards provide guidance to enhance the pedestrian experience and improve the value of building far;:ades.

These regulations attempt to encourage desired entrepreneurial redevelopment of the Downtown District as an art, entertainment ... aoo--specialty retail, and service district for the East County region. The guidelines apply to redevelopment and new construction for all properties in the District, not just those properties on Main Street arui+or Rea Street.

Although many existing properties within the District, especially along Magnolia Avenue, do not have an enhanced pedestrian experience fronting a transparent business storefront, these objectives are adopted District wide. The guidelines are intended to advance the attempt to rehabilitate El Cajon's community, civic ... and commercial core ... and correct the debilitating effects that autonomous retail strip centers cause when allowed inside an otherwise pedestrian commercial center.

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OVERVIEW
Adoption of District Standards for Building Fayade Renovation and Design provides regulations to refine and define the image of the District and its individual businesses by reclaiming the architectural integrity of its buildings.

Established design standards shall be used to evaluate the appropriateness of any and all projects.

Renovating fayades on existing properties, as well as the addition of new building projects, will provide District Stakeholders opportunities to improve the commercial viability of their businesses. Each Stakeholder is assured that the value of their property is protected through preservation and extension of historic architectural styles and elements and the eras they represent. This includes extending the arcades currently on the north side of Main Street to promote this outstanding architectural feature of the District. It also includes recommendations to install awnings on the other Main Street fa9ades. Each of these improvements will enrich the enjoyment of pedestrians and shopper.

The goal is not to restrict individuals, but to provide quality control benefiting all Stakeholders and the citizens of El Cajon.

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Vester-Year Main Street
History Behind Business District
Architecture
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M ain Street El Cajon
The function of Main Street has changed little from the time of Richard the Lion-hearted. Main Street, tFaelitionally, has traditionally been where most business was transacted ; Main Street was where entertainment , food, and drink were plentiful. Especially on Saturdays, it was most obvious that Main Street was the social, the financial, and often the physical center of the community.

El Cajon began and expanded in much the way most American towns evolved. First, there was a rough road that became the main street. That road in El Cajon started in San Diego and moved eastward over the Grossmont Grade and down onto our valley floor. Its primary service was to and from a scattering of citrus, olive, and grape ranches. That changed in the mid- 1870'.s when gold was discovered in the neighboring Cuyamaca Mountains Suddenly, there was a flood of foot, horse, and wagon traffic on the road. So much traffic was on the road that a hotel and stable were built, becoming the area's first commercial buildings.

Within months of the hotel completion, settling families arrived, building homes, businesses, and churches. In less than two years, both sides of the two-block-long Main Street were filled with shops. Most were of boomtown construction, on parcels less than 25 feet wide and built only inches back from the roadway.

Main Street, circa J 923, reprint ed by permission: Eldonna P. Lay, Valley Q.[ Oooo rtunity (El Cajo n: Eldon na P Lay & Associates, 1987), p. 81.

As the only business district in East County, El Cajon's Main Street filled the daily retail and professional needs of most of those living in the valley. But on Friday evenings, Main Street became more. With shoppers coming from as far as Lemon Grove, La Mesa, Dulzura, Potrero, and the reservations, Main Street became a social and commercial melting pot of visitors, travelers , area locals, and Native Americans.

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opportunities. Then suddenly, main streets across the nation seemed old fashioned and out of-date. The retail revolution of the 1970's left entire blocks on main streets to deteriorate.

Over time, they grew more blighted and became a visual embarrassment to the community.

We in El Cajon are fortunate that our Main Street still has many traditional American Main Street elements intact, making it a prime candidate for resurrection and revitalization.

Foremost, the District's historic buildings along with governmental and cultural institutions are in the central area, supporting a community identity and a sense of place.

Furthermore, a modern City Hall and Council Chambers, and a County Courthouse provide the District with prestigious civic buildings, adding to the integrity and authenticity of our community identity. The District's historic storefronts and contemporary institutions. The East County Performing Arts Center also contributes to El Cajon's vibrancy. The importance of these buildings, their services and the district they create are reinforced by relatively new structures housing the region's main Fire Station, a full-service community center, regional library~ and senior apartments, less than a block away.

NORTH SIDE OF MAIN STREET
In the early years of the century, the invention of the automobile began to influence Main Street businesses. By the mid-1920:s, the street was declared part of the State highway system. By the 1930s, this required a wider, paved street and sidewalks. But shop-fronts were in the way, forcing the State to order business owners on Main Street to either tear the front dozen feet of their buildings off, or move the entire building back. Not wanting to do either, owners were allowed to move ground floor storefronts back the required distance. But in some cases. tAeythis left their roofs, and second floor~ in son,e eases, where they were~, Owners began propping them up with support columns to form an arcade. This has become the District"s most distinguishing architectural feature today.

Above the arcade, many of the buildings still retain false-front fayades. This type of fayade gives squat buildings the appearance of height to conceal the actual roofline and create a vision of prosperity and affluence. In truth, many buildings on Main Street have upper stories, which are used for professional offices and private apartments.

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Perhaps the mast recognized icon in the Down town Districl at the northeast corner of Main and Magnolia.

Downtown on the first floor, historic building fa9ades still boast tile or terrazzo wainscoting below large display windows. Frequently the business' name or address is emblazoned on matching tile or terrazzo on the entry flooring leading to a recessed door. These architectural features are worth saving at existing locations and replicating in new development. These same features help create a visual rhythm from the fa9ade to another. Building bays, pilasters, transoms , and column details create interest on otherwise monotonous storefronts. ~
Pedestria n fri endly eleme ,as such as gro1111d floor arcades and storefront visibility co11tribut e lo 11,e .tense of promenade and a/fl11e11ce.

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SOUTH SIDE OF MAIN STREET
A large section of the original false front buildings along the south side of Main Street burnt down during a single fire in 1899. Following more than a decade of empty lots separated by a few small businesses, new buildings began to replace them. />.nc:l thoyThe new buildings were designed in the newer "modern" architectural style.

Moderne, with its occasionally wacky lines and angles, austere pipe columns, and large plate glass windows, differs radically from the north side architecture. Nevertheless, modern buildings are a valuable component of our Main Street. Firstly, the style has its own charm, contributing visible excitement to the eye. Secondly, the buildings tend to stay within one or two-lot widths. Therefore, the scale, mass, and rhythm of the south side is consistent with the north. Finally, the street itself provides a buffer between the difference in styles, preventing an unharmonious hodgepodge of structures.

Another issue is that the original owners of south side buildings were willing to use high quality construction: terrazzo entries with cover base under the windows, large windows and entry doors with heavy duty aluminum and stainless steel frames and hardware. More often than not, these original elements will look new if cleaned.

All of the above elements are refined and reflect good design and craftsmanship. Equally important are color, texture, and display windows. _During Main Street's first 75 years of successful retail trade, large show windows enticed pedestrians to stop and inspect the merchant's goods._ What was true then is true now: -windows and other design aspects of architectural elements attract passersby, calling them to come inside and see the rest of the merchant's wares. Visibility into the merchant's space was never obscured with tenant signage or advertising.
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Extruded aluminum window sash and doorjambs epitomize this buildings era, circa J 955.

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Main Street Tomorrow
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B RING BACK OUR MAIN STREET
First, understand that what each property and business owner does to the exterior of the building. t:lave--has an impact. To get crowds back to Main Street, action is required! Improving the building and business public image and the value of a II businesses in the District is the primary goal of these architectural guidelines. These guidelines guarantee that the buildings, businesses,. a-REI-business neighbors' improvements,. and renovations benefit all District Stakeholders.

Begin with identifying upgrades or improvements that were done to your building fac;;ade over the last 50 to 70 years. In all likelihood, those changes are what have led to the building's loss of attractiveness and value. Identifying the building's drawbacks is the beginning of restoration of the fac;;ade to its original style and condition.

As building owners rejuvenate their building fa9ades, adjacent building owners and District neighbors will follow. The time is right to invest in the integrity of storefront and building restoration. Shoppers also, will share the pride and excitement of restored buildings and the District experience. Retail malls a re struggling to overcome predictability and repetition.

Shoppers are looking for innovation , entertainment,. and the authentic old- _time charm of Main Street, El Cajon.

GENERAL TERMS OF A BUILDING'S FA<;ADE
The BASE of any building is its first floor or ground floor. Whether a street-level storefront , a two story bank lobby, a restaurant, or other pedestrian-oriented business, the base includes the walls, display windows , entries, arcade,. or awnings, and signs, that relate directly to the sidewalkJ~ edestrian environment. Many of the District's fac;:ades retain the original materials and feature in their bases. Others have been covered over.

The UPPER STORIES of buildings provide space for offices or apartments . The architectural feature separating the base from the upper stories is a cornice or beltline, which can be made of wood. cement, or plaster, and runs horizontally across the width of the building. Generally, a cornice is no lower than 12 feet and no higher than 20 feet from the street level. A change in material used on the base and the upper stories above is not unusual. Buildings with false fronts can also have separating cornices.

The TOP of a building is defined by the parapet. The parapet is the plain or ornamenta l border that hides a roof's edge. The parapet is a design feature rather than a structural one, but is important in giving a building a finished appearance. Many of the tops of historic Main Street buildings have ornamental parapets.

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Top
Upper
Stories
Base
Another feat ure of an upper floor (or floo rs) of the facade is the placement, size, and shape, of windows, which identifies those areas as living or office space.

CORNER ANCHOR BUILDINGS
Corner buildings establish the beginnings and ends of blocks of buildings. Corner buildings visually anchor themselves and everything in between with their size and massing. Because corner buildings are exposed on two sides, their two fa9ades are generally taller and larger than "infill" buildings, giving corner buildings a grander, more imposing, appearance.

Corner buildings should main tain the buildingfar,:ade a l the PROPE.RTY LINE.

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INFILL BUILDINGS
Constructed side-by-side between corner buildings, individual infill buildings are generally smaller and lower. On our Main Street, they are further defined by the narrowness of lots - 50 feet long lots behind 25-foot wide fayades. The uniformity of Main Street setbacks fortifies a classic sense of order, scale, and visual unity.

Although size and detail of windows and openings vary between facades, the overall scale of all of the building facades is the same.

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Building variety within that unity can provide even more interest through the use of renovated or new parapet designs , textures , columns, reveals and colors.

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Detailed Guideline Requirements

N EW CONSTRUCTION
New construction must respect the authenticity of historic Main Street District styles and architecture. New buildings must be compatible with the scale, materials, color and texture of original buildings on either side, and shall contain contextual design aspects of El Cajon's historic commercial Main Street architecture.

R ENOVATION & REPAIR
Renovation and repair shall match or replicate the design and construction of the original building to recreate its original character. Introducing new designs or changing the original design of the existing fa9ade is not allowed, except upon approval of an Administrative Zoning Permit. _ Repair of original deteriorating architecture includes removal of shoddy or inappropriate add-ons that replaced or covered up the original construction.

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A caveat here is that not all original Main Street architecture is either unique to El Cajon or even contributes to the character of the District. For such buildings, more design leeway will be allowed to contribute to the spirit of District redevelopment.

HEIGHT LIMITS FOR NEW BUILDINGS AND FLOOR ADDITIONS
All new buildings are to be in accord with the architectural and historic character of District standards. New structures may reach maximum allowable heights as defined in the City's zoning ordinance, or otherwise permitted by Specific Plan No. 182. Specifically, these Guidelines encourage the following design criteria:

1. Buildings should maintain a continuous vertical fagade and not introduce setbacks of upper floors along the street fa9ade

2. Excess building ornamentation, massing and form, or building elements above 45 feet are not to visually disrupt or adversely affect neighboring views, or in any other way significantly compromise the scale and character of adjacent fagades.

3. Addition of second and third floors are encouraged above ground floor areas, provided their fagades repeat the proportion and detail of the ground floor's fagade.

4. Fagades and elements exceeding 4 feet in height shall continue the traditional vertical design of proportionate and symmetrically stacked window openings, building bays, and other details of historic District buildings.

5. On parcels of 10,000 square feet or more, projects should regulate or adjust building heights for variation in accordance with historic District lot pattern widths. Projects will also correlate building mass and form to adjacent structures.

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R OOFS, PENTHOUSES , AND ATTICS
Roof forms or parapets topping new construction are to be understated in design and always subordinate to elements, features and forms of historic rooflines.

Elevator penthouses and attic features are to be set back from the fac;ade and should cover no more than 30% of the rooftop area. They are to be subordinate in architectural importance to the main building far,;ade below and are not to be visible from any of the surrounding streets.

FAyADE MATERIALS AND FABRIC
The District's historic buildings are generally constructed of substantial highly finished natural materials. Predominantly wood, brick, aluminum, stucco, tile, and terrazzo are typical building materials in the District. New buildings are to maintain that same quality of materials and construction .

Colors and lighting are to be used to discreetly complement natural materials and highlight architectural forms and details. Buildings should have storefront lighting to help project building and merchant appearance as well as to contribute to a secure , well-lit nighttime environment. However, lighting should be carefully designed not to project onto other buildings or into public sidewalk areas.

The following criteria should be considered when developing these elements:

1. Brick, stone, granite, masonry~ or smooth and sand plasters are recommended facing materials. Plaster detailing, on the other hand is allowable when needed to limit or define large areas of flat building faces.

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2. Window sill plate and cornice detailing can be of ornamental sheet metal, carved or cast stone, tile, brick, stucco, paint, or terra cotta. Wood, when appropriate, is to be carefully sealed and finished to prevent maintenance problems.

3. Framing element on storefronts - such as head, jamb, rail and stiles - may be painted wood, cast iron, or other highly finished, substantial materials.

4. Window frames are to be painted wood, painted steel sashes, or high quality natural metal finishes. Neutral aluminum storefront and window systems shall match existing styles.

NOT APPROVED:

1. Residential finishes such as plywood, siding, wood shingles, and "lace" plaster finishes will not be approved.

2. Inappropriate modern - rectangular shape, extruded aluminum storefront sections will not be approved for ground floor storefronts.

C OLORS
Building colors used between 1870 and 1950 celebrated developments within the building and paint industry. In El Cajon, the colors used were light, tending toward pastels~;- Sharper accent colors on wainscots and doors, and around display windows, transoms, and other details provided interest and composit ion. -Variations of color within a range add life and interest to the street ambience while monochromatic color schemes lack interest.

The following criteria should be considered when developing these elements:

1. Brick or stone is to be natural and unpainted.

2. Painted plaster walls, fronts, pilasters, and columns shall be in light tones. Paint colors include pastels, pale blues, greens pinks, and ochre, along with more sophisticated colors such as varying shades of white, beige, and taupe .

3. Accent colors (wainscots, detailing, frames, doors) are to correlate to the base color of walls.

4. Ceilings and soffits are to be light-colored.

5. Selections of building colors are to complement colors used on adjacent buildings.

6. Color schemes, along with samples of materials are to be submitted for review and approval in conjunction with applicable development review process before being applied.

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CORNICES & FAyADE APPLICATIONS
Shapes and forms of building cornices establish a building's scale and proportion. Renovated or repaired cornice ornamentation is to establish building style and character consistent with the architecture of the District. New construction will adopt and replicate the various styles, forms, and massing seen in the District. The width of new cornices and building fa9ades are to be compatible with the scale, materials, color, and texture of adjacent historic buildings.

The following criteria should be considered when developing these elements:

1. Cornice heights are to be compatible with existing commercial buildings, except when the addition of a second floor is to be used for residential or office space.

Third floor additions are encouraged for residential uses.

2. Existing buildings having uninterrupted parapet and rooflines and large, blank fa9ades can be embellished with moldings and ornamentation in keeping with the original architectural spirit of the building.

3. Building signs and murals, when allowed, are an effective technique in embellishing blank fayades.

4. Pilasters and cornices may be used to relieve flat areas on a fayade.

5. Use of masonry and plaster are encouraged for embellishment as they add interesting color variation in brick definition, pattern, profile, texture and shape.

6. Additional detail materials - metal, cast masonry, concrete, and tile are permitted provided that the integrity of design is maintained.

D ISPLAY WINDOWS AND GLAZING
The value of visibility cannot be overstated: clear, uncluttered display windows encourage pedestrians to linger, then come inside. Storefronts must retain a building's original display window(s) as primary features of the fayade. Entries should be recessed; window framing should meet with door framing to provide large viewing areas and an unobstructed view into store interiors.

When the original storefront exists, preservation and repair of the original elements is recommended. Restoration should be based upon accurate duplication of features, substantiated by historically accurate written records or pictorial evidence.

In renovating, introducing a storefront that significantly alters the original character of the building, or one that significantly alters the relationship of the building to the sidewalk and street is to be avoided.

The following criteria should be considered when developing these elements:

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1. Display windows should not to be used for graphic advertisement, banners, or signs, which obscure the interior of the building or its merchandise . Business signage applied to storefront windows should not cover or obscure more than 15% of the glazed area. Storefront business signage should identify the name of the business and type of business or service provided. Storefront business signage should have clear.,.- readable typeface, and conform to the City's sign ordinance.

2. Display windows are to retain the building's original widow sash and size proportions, as well as keeping the original glazing glass type. Exceptions will be allowed for building code compliance. When original windows have been covered or altered, restoring or recreating original window size with new or restored sash elements and glazing is recommended .

3. When window elements have been altered or remodeled, all incompatible construction is to be removed, and replicas of the original elements installed.

4. New display windows are to be compatible with the design and construction integrity of the building as a whole, as well as related to the building's original character.

5. New modernization equipment, such as air-conditioners are to be installed in such a way as to conform to not violate the character of the District.

6. Window glazing is to be safety-type glazing when required by code.

NOT APPROVED:

1. Residential applications, materials, or equipment will not be approved.

2. Incompatible construction from earlier remodeling that include flush break metal panels and components, 2x strip aluminum mullions, imitation masonry, knock down stucco, false shutters, opaque panels, undressed lumber, or historically incorrect "revival" architecture , imitation materials or decor themes will not be approved.

3. Reflective, mirrored, or tinted glazing, including stain glass or decorative panels, in front of or adjacent to storefront windows will not be approved.

4. Changing the location and size of windows that alter the original architectural character of the storefront will not be approved.

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Visibility into the tenant space should not be obscured with tenant signage or advertising .

D OORS AND ENTRIES
Storefront entries and doors are the primary elements of any storefront. Doors more than any other single element help define the individual character and exterior ambience of a building.

Current code requirements for accessibility and protection may require modification or replacement of existing entry doors. District standards require complete compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 24 and the Americans with Disabilities Act on old buildings except under specific conditions of hardship or historic preservation. Restoration and refinishing cannot introduce new materials or systems from more recent building eras, except for compliance with exiting and accessibility codes.

New construction must provide accurate duplication or original entry doors aH4lar features, along with the storefront design. Restoration and refinishing should not introduce new materials and systems from different building eras, with exceptions allowed only for compliance with exiting and accessibility codes.

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The following criteria should be considered when developing these elements:

1. Original doors should be retained whenever possible. Preservation and repair of original hardware pull plates, kick plates, thresholds and window sash, mullions , proportions and size is recommended when possible. New and restored entry doors shall provide an accurate duplication of the building's original features.

2. Where door and glazing elements have been altered or remodeled, all incompatible construction must be removed and replaced with replicas of original elements.

3. Jambs, casing and thresholds for doors are to match the storefront display window mullions and sash. Ideally, the entry element is a continuation of the display window.

4. All Main Street fa9ade entry doors, including secondary and ancillary entry doors, vestibules, foyers, corridors, and lobbies, shall have a minimum glazing area greater than 50% of the total door area. Door glazing shall match adjacent glazing.

5. Secondary building fayades and storefront doors that provide access into entry vestibules, lobbies, hallways, and stairs are required to maintain visual connection to the inside space and shall have a minimum glazing area no smaller than 30% of the total door area.

6. Interior vestibules, foyers, and lobbies constructed to screen interior spaces will require Design Review Commission approval. When permanent screening of business activity from sidewalk pedestrians is appropriate , approval can be sought for permanent partitions, screening devices and opaque glazing.

NOT APPROVED:

1. Introducing doors and entries that alter the original character of the building storefront will not be approved.

2. Introducing imitation "historic" doors will not be approved.

3. Contemporary hardware and accessories except those approved by the Design Review Commission will not be approved.

4. Opaque or solid entry doors will not be approved. Interior fayades to screen business activity from pedestrian spaces are allowed only with Design Review Commission approval.

5. Under no circumstances will the addition of storm, screen, security grilles, opaque, or solid doors to the exterior of the storefront fayade be approved.

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UPPER-STORY WINDOWS
Upper-story windows traditionally serve offices and residences , providing light and ventilation.

Generally narrow and placed in sets, upper-story windows usually have a relatively complex system of jambs, sills, and sashes. Upper-story windows provide rhythm, interest, and design to a building's middle.

The following criteria should be considered when developing these elements:

1. Upper-story windows shall be traditional sash-type and set in frames.

2. Operable windows are encouraged. Operable windows shall be double or single-hung, casement, or projected types.

3. Windows shall be set inboard at least 3 inches of the exterior wall plane.

4. Multi-pane glazing is encouraged.

5. Articulated window head and sill details are required.

6. Upper-story windows shall be sized and proportioned in accordance with the architecture of neighboring buildings.

7. Use of trompe l'oeil treatment or artificial windows on solid walls will be allowed when approved. See guideline requirements for Murals and Public Art.

TRANSOM , CLEARSTORIES CLERESTORIES & SKYLIGHTS
Before efficient lighting was developed , transom and clerestory windows and skylights were used to bring natural light into the interiors of buildings. Artificial light cannot duplicate natural lighting. Transoms, clerestories, and skylights are encouraged in new and renovated buildings whenever possible.

When existing transoms and clerestory openings have been covered or altered, all incompatible construction is to be removed and replaced with replicas of original glass and framing. Replicated transom and clerestory windows are to match the design and construction of the original building to return the fa<;ade to the building's original character.

The following criteria should be considered when developing these elements:

1. Transoms and clerestories are to retain or replicate original window sashes and sizes. When the original interior ceiling has been lowered below to hide transoms or clerestories, a transition ceiling should be installed above the transom windows and be designed to continue into the tenant space and transition to the lower ceiling in a neat and visually pleasing manner.

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2. Transom and clerestory glazing is to match adjacent display window glazing.

3. Although skylights usually occur in interior rooms, skylights are encouraged to bring natural light into arcade areas.

NOT APPROVED:

1. Residential treatments, materials, or equipment will not be approved.

2. Any kind of air-conditioning units on the building fac;:ade will not be approved.

AWNINGS , ARCADES & CANOPIES
Awnings, arcades, and canopies are recommended to provide protection to buildings and pedestrians from sun and inclement weather. In addition, these elements enhance the pedestrian ambience.

The following criteria should be considered when developing these elements:

1. __ Existing arcades are to be retained. For new construction arcades are encouraged, however, an encroachment permit may be required from the City Building or Public Works Department.

2. Fabric awnings were a traditional Main Street fixture and are encouraged, particularly on buildings without a constructed arcade.

3. Colors and patterns of awnings and canopies must relate to the color scheme of the building.

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4. Maximum projection of ground floor awnings and canopies no closer than ~ o feet from the curb line is encouraged, however, an encroachment permit may be required from the City Building or Public Works Department.

5. A 3 -foot projection from the building fa9ade is encouraged for upper story windows; however, an encroachment permit may be required from the City Building or Public works Department.

SIGNS
The following items are general signage criteria and standards.

1. Signage must comply with City sign ordinances and SP No. 182. Exceptions for historical signs are encouraged and may require a variance granted by the City of El Cajon. The Planning Commission may approve exceptions upon receipt of documentary evidence that signs of such size, shape, design, material, coloring, lighting, and location to advertise a similar business were in use before 1960.

2. Preservation of historic commercial graphics painted on the sides of buildings is encouraged. See Guidelines for Murals and Public Art.

3. When all provisions and conditions stated in earlier design, color, fabric, and materials requirements are met, neon, flashin~. moving, or animated signs will be considered as long as they meet the historical integrity of the era but will not necessarily be approved.

4. Signs affixed to inside or outside fa9ade display windows shall not obscure the interior of the building or the contents of display merchandise.

5. A-frame signs shall be attractively designed to enhance the pedestrian experience and minimize tripping hazards. The base of the a-frame sign shall not project beyond the sign plane itself.

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Examples of attractive, safe A-frame signs.

Examples of unattractive, utilitarian A-frame signs.

Examples of unsafe A-frame signs.

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MURALS
Depictions of actual events, products, or eras in the history of El Cajon are encouraged on blank walls visible to the public. Quality and type of historical graphics shall meet the following criteria:

1. Mural plans must be submitted to the Public Arts Committee for approval.

2. Murals are desired that accurately represent the social, retail, and professional success of the District during the lifetime of its present buildings , or that depict typical life between 1876 through the 1950s.

3. Colors must be discreet rather than garish.

4. Detailing and reliefs in materials can be included to add depth and interest to a mural.
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SIDEYARDS, COURTYARDS, NEW ARCADES, AND ALLEY SPACES
Many back doors of some Main Street buildings are recessed from property lines and affront broad alleyway spaces. These spaces invite the development of new courtyards and arcades in which additional retail opportunities can be developed. Infill lots adjacent to open alleys and pedestrian pathways are encouraged to enhance their faces facing these areas.

Rooftop terraces and balconies above these internal courtyards and alleys provide additional business spaces. Building and business owners are encouraged to enhance these areas and the fayades facing these areas.

The following criteria should be considered when developing these areas:

1. Subject to building and fire codes, the addition of outer walls may include recessed windows or small, alcoves that allow air circulation when located above the height of adjacent development .

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2. Rear and side building walls adjoining courtyard and arcade spaces may incorporate windows and alcoves to take advantage of light and air while providing access to useable open space.

3. Rear entrances, which permit visitors to pass through the building to Main Street, are encouraged.

4. Recessing building facades to create "Mid-block courtyard uses" are permitted as long as they are not detrimental to Main Street use aRGJor the existing rhythm and character of the entire Main Street fa9ade.

O FF-STREET PARKING
No off-street surface parking is to be visible from the street frontage.

P UBLIC ART
The use of Public Art to visually connect commercial Downtown with the East County Performing Arts Center and other "art experience" sites within the District is strongly encouraged. These efforts reinforce the Downtown District as the "center'' of East County culture.

District members interested in donating space to enhance the exterior of their buildings' secondary or side fayades are urged to contact the City Manager's office. The Public Arts Committee is charged with identifying desired professional artists and defining appropriate mediums for these spacesi such as museum-quality paintings or replicas of master worksi reproductions of historic local photographs, murals representing local life aRGJor downtown commerce , or trompe l'oeil treatment. Public Art also includes sculpture, friezesi and reliefs, specific signage, screening or covering for light fixtures in alleys or other areas identified as art walks, and designs or treatments applied to architectural features, poles, posts, equipment, or hydrants.

Artists interested in donating time to apply finishes, techniques, or murals are welcome to register and leave project proposals and examples of their work with the City Manager. They and solicited artists will be given equal consideration by the Public Arts Committee for available space. Projects must include appropriate preparation of existing surface(s) and durable quality of material. Each Public Art mural or other project is selected upon its ability to fit into the District's artistic master plan that requires smooth transition between approved styles, subject matter, and placement.

The first step for Public Art projects starts with proposals made to the Public Arts Committee for project site approval. Once received, the Public Art Committee will review and select an artist and mural for the site.

Requests to place sculpture or statues on City land will be presented to the City Council for its consent. Projects are to be cooperative ventures between the Public Art Committee and department representatives assigned by the City Manager Each project shall comply with the city's codes and regulations for installation, placement, public safety and welfare.

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Exhibit "2"

CITY OF EL CAJON

DOWNTOWN EL CAJON
SPECIFIC PLAN No. 182

(revised)
(effective February 27, 2025)

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CITY OF EL CAJON

DOWNTOWN EL CAJON
SPECIFIC PLAN No. 182

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CITY OF EL CAJON

DOWNTOWN EL CAJON
SPECIFIC PLAN No. 182
Intent and Purpose of SP No. 182
It is the intent and purpose of Specific Plan No. 182 to implement the recommendations of the Downtown Master Design Plan adopted on November 24, 1992. In addition to uses permitted by right in the underlying zone, ii is intended that this specific plan will provide for mixed-use including retail or offices and residential uses in one development project. However , there are permitted and conditional uses which are normally allowed in the underlying zones which are not permitted within the boundaries of Specific Plan No.182. Please verify any proposed uses with Planning at 619-441-1741.

Inclu des amendments adopted by City Council through April 9, 2019 Ordinance Nos. 4976, 4985, 5021, 5060, 5070, and 5080
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Property Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 II
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Intent and Purpose ... ..... . ............. .. .......... ....... ..... .

Permitted and Prohibited Uses .. ... .... ... .......... ....... . .

Special Uses ..... ..... .. ... ..... . ... ............. ................ .

Development Process ..... .... ..... ........ .. ........... .... .. .

Development Standards .... .. ........ ...... ....... ....... .. .. .

Parking ... ....... .. ... ...... ....... .. .... .. ... ...... ...... ......... .. .

Building Height ......... ............ ..... .... ......... ..... . ... .... .

Lot Coverage ................ .. .... .. .............................. .

Building Setbacks ........................ ... ... .................. . .

Exterior Lighting ................ .. ...... .............. . ...... ..... .

Residential Density .... ...... ................ ...... .. ... .. ........ .

Open Space/Commercial Recreation Area
Signs and Graphics ........ .. ... ... .

Design Guidelines ... ..... .... ....... ... ...... ............ .. .... .

Amendments to Specific Plan

APPENDIX
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11 Attachment "A" - Specific Plan No 182 Project Boundaries. 13 Exhibit "A" - Prohibited Use Table# 1 .. . .. . ... .. . ... ... . .. .. . .. . ... . 14 Exhibit "B" - Prohibited Use Table# 2 .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... .. . ... ... . 15 Exhibit "C" - Specific Plan No. 182 Design Guidelines ... ...... . 18 SPECIFIC PLAN No. 182 - Page 3

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I. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
These regulations shall apply to those properties included in Special Development Area No. 9 as shown on the General Plan and on Attachment "A." Additional properties may be included as approved by an amendment to the General Plan, Special Development Area No. 9 and this specific plan.

The Downtown Master Design Plan contains standards and recommendations for land uses and development standards .

In addition to uses permitted by right or conditional use permit in the underlying zone , it is intended that this specific plan will provide for mixed-uses including retail or offices and residential uses in one development project.

It is further intended that all developments emphasize pedestrian access with the scale and design of buildings promoting and reflecting the pedestrian environment.

Signs, visible product display, and other attention getting methods are regulated in this plan to serve the interests of community aesthetics, vehicular and pedestrian safety, to protect and preserve property values, to improve the visual environment of the downtown so as to promote commerce , investment , tourism , visitation , and the overall quality of life for persons living in, doing business in, or visiting the downtown.

They are also intended to promote the public health, safety and general welfare of persons driving, parking, walking, residing, or conducting business within the downtown by reducing visual distractions , by making signs, visible product display, and other attention getting methods more attractive, aesthetically pleasing, and more effective.

Ill. PERMITTED AND PROHIBITED USES
A. All uses permitted by right in the underlying zone except as listed below on Exhibit "A" may be approved by right within Special Development Area No. 9.

B. All uses permitted by conditional use permit in the underlying zone except as listed below on Exhibit "B" may be permitted by conditional use permit within Special Development Area No. 9.

C. Automot ive service and repair uses are only permitted in the portion of Special Development Area No. 9 that is also a part of Special Development Area No. 10 and zoned C-M. All automotive service and repair uses shall obtain a conditiona l SPECIFIC PLAN No. 182 - P age 4

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use permit in accordance with Section V. Development Process of this specific plan.

D. No more than two on-sale alcoholic beverage establ ishments may be permitted with the approval of a conditional use permit that are located at properties with an entrance adjacent to the public sidewalk on East Main St., Rea Avenue , or Sulzfeld Way between North Magnolia and Claydelle Avenues , with a maximum establishment size of two thousand five hundred square feet. Establishments greater than two thousand five hundred square feet may be authorized by a conditional use permit approved by the City Council. On-sale establishments shall also be subject to the following:

1. Operational standards in El Cajon Municipal Code section 17.210.150.

2. Required findings in El Cajon Municipal Code section 17.210.160.

IV. SPEC IAL USES
V.

A. Mixed-use developments, composed of retail, office or residential development may be permitted by site development plan permit within Special Development Area No. 9.

An example of a mixed-use development would be a residential development built above a retail or office development in a commerc ial or office zone .

DEVE LOPMENT PROCESS
All proposed development projects shall be required to process a development plan .

Development plans shall be of the following types:

Site development plans as described in Chapter 17.65 of the Zoning Code.

Conditional use permits as described in Chapter 17.50 of the Zon ing Code.

Specific plans as described in Chapter 17.70 of the Zoning Code.

Planned Residential Developments as described in Chapter 17.165 of the Zoning Code.

Planned Unit Developments as described in Chapter 17.60 of the Zoning Code.

Sign Permits as described in Chapter 17.190 of the Zoning Code .

Administrative Zoning Permit as described in Chapter 17.40 of the Zoning Code.

Site Development Plan
A site development plan shall be required for all proposed developments which are permitted by right in the underlying zone or overlay zone when appl icable .

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Any requested modified development standards will be reviewed and considered as part of the site development plan.

B. Conditional Use Permit
C.

A conditional use permit shall be required for all proposed developments involving uses which require a conditional use permit in the underlying zone or overlay zone when applicable.

Specific Plan
A specific plan may be required or utilized for certain uses or to modify certain development standards.

D. Common Interest Subdivision
E.

A common interest subdivision is required to comply with planned residential development, planned unit development , or common interest development regulations.

Sign Permit
A sign permit is required to install any new commercial sign, except allowable window signs, within Specific Plan No. 182. The City Manager may delegate sign design review approval within Specific Plan No. 182 to a downtown PBID management entity, however, signs must still comply with the other provisions of this Plan and the Municipal Code, including obtaining encroachment permits and building permits when applicable.

Administrative Zoning Permit
An administrative zoning permit is required to remodel the fac;;ade of a commercial storefront/building governed by Specific Plan No. 182, install an ancillary outdoor dining area, or establish other uses listed as requiring an administrative zoning permit in Chapter 17.40 of the Zoning Code.

VI. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Except as expressly provided as follows, all new developments shall be subject to the development standards set forth in either the underlying zone or overlay zone when applicable.

A. Parking

1. Additional parking spaces are not required for a change of use of an existing building.

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2. Minor additions to existing buildings eligible for review and approval under El Cajon Municipal Code Chapter 17.57 shall not require additional parking.

3. New developments not identified above shall be addressed in the context of the downtown urban environment and will be considered in conjunction with the associated planning permit application. Furthermore, on-site parking provisions shall not negatively impact the appearance of the project site or the surrounding properties, and shall not adversely impact or place undue burden on adjacent uses. Supporting evidence may be required which may include, but is not limited to, a traffic impact study, parking study, or other study or analysis prepared by a certified expert licensed to prepare such work.

Building Height
There shall be no maximum building height for any properties included in Special Development Area No. 9 are as shown on Attachment "A" except that the maximum height of any building on any property in Special Development Area No. 9 and which is within 100 feet of any property zoned or developed with residential uses shall be 35 feet, unless a greater height is approved by site development plan permit.

Building Setbacks
All buildings, including accessory structures, shall comply with the building setbacks of the underlying zone except as follows:

1. All commercial or office buildings or mixed-use developments with residential units shall observe street frontage setbacks as follows:
a) One- and two-story buildings: No requirements;
b) Three- to six-story buildings: 10 feet;
c) Seven- to ten-story buildings: 15 feet.

2. All commercial or office buildings are permitted to observe no interior setbacks.

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3. All mixed-use developments with residential units shall observe interior setbacks as required by the building and fire codes.

4. All street frontage setbacks, if required, shall be landscaped.

5. Setback requirements may be further reduced through approval of a site development plan permit.

Exterior Lighting
An on-site lighting plan prepared in accordance with section 17.130.150 of the Zoning Code shall be submitted for approval. The lighting plan shall address all building fayades, especially those adjacent to alleys, parking areas and walkways.

Residential Density
All residential developments shall comply with the density limitations of the underlying residential zone or overlay zone when applicable, unless a density bonus is approved pursuant to Section IV.B.

In a mixed-use development, the maximum residential density shall be determined as part of the approval of the mixed-use development pursuant to section V.B, or overlay zone when applicable.

Open Space/Common Recreational Area
All residential developments shall comply with the open space/common recreational area requirements of the underlying residential zone or overlay zone when applicable.

In a mixed-use development , some form(s) of open space/common recreational area such as a swimming pool (indoor or outdoor) or passive open space or combination thereof shall be provided. The amount or type of the required open space/common recreational area shall be determined as part of the approval of the mixed-use development pursuant to section V.B.

Signs and Graphics
All signs and graphics shall comply with the Signing and Architectural Graphics Guidelines adopted in June, 1993, or any subsequent revision and the City's sign regulations contained in Chapter 17.190 of the Zoning Code whichever is more restrictive and except as follows:

1. Wall Signs.

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Except as provided below, building face or building wall signs shall be limited to a maximum sign area of two square feet of sign area per linear foot of building face or building wall width.

The extension of the sign shall not exceed twelve inches beyond the wall or face of the building and shall maintain a minimum ground or sidewalk clearance of eight feet.

2. Projecting Signs.

Projecting signs may project a maximum of twenty-four inches from the supporting wall or building face with a maximum sign area of ten square feet per face. Projecting signs may not project into the public right-of way. Projecting signs shall maintain a minimum ground or sidewalk clearance of eight feet. A projecting sign shall not exceed the height of the building wall to which it is attached. Projecting signs are included in the calculation of the maximum allowable wall signs.

3. Suspended Signs.

Signs suspended perpendicular to the building entrance shall not be included in the calculation of the maximum cumulative wall sign area.

Signs suspended parallel to the street shall be included in the calculation of the maximum cumulative wall sign area.

4. Freestanding Signs.

Freestanding signs shall be limited to monument signs with one monument sign permitted for each street frontage of each development.

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Unless a freestanding sign is set back at least ten feet perpendicular from the public right-of-way, it shall be located at least fifteen feet to the side of any driveway or interior property line to assure visibility. On any corner radius, a freestanding sign shall be set back from the public right-of-way unless it is demonstrated that safe and proper visibility can be maintained at a lesser setback.

5. Window Signs.

Window signs shall be limited to fifteen percent of the total business window sign area. Window signing shall not be included in the calculation of the maximum cumulative wall sign area.

6. Portable Signs.

Signs may be placed on public sidewalk, subject to issuance of an encroachment permit by the City Public Works Department Sign placement must conform to ADA requirements at all times.

7. Signs on outdoor dining fences.

Sign panels on an approved outdoor dining fence shall not be included in the maximum allowable wall signs noted above. Sign panels shall be flush mounted and made of rigid and durable materials such as metal, wood, or hard plastic. Sign panels shall be professionally printed, not hand painted and mounted with discreet or artistic hardware.

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Sign panels may encroach over the public sidewalk or Prescott Promenade , subject to issuance of an encroachme nt permit by the City Public Works Department.

Sign panels over a public sidewalk or Prescott Promenade may only identify the restaurant name, products and events of the restaurant holding the license to the outdoor dining area. They may not include political or any other unrelated messages. Tobacco and similar products regulated pursuant to Chapter 8.33 may not be included on signs located on the public sidewalk or Prescott Promenade . A brand logo for the downtown adopted by the PBID or City may be included on the sign panel.

8. Menu Boards/Cases .

Wall mounted restaurant menu boards/cases measuring four square feet or less shall not be included in the maximum square footage allowable for wall signs. Menu Board/cases shall be a maximum of three inches thick.

Internal, non-animated illumination is permitted.

9. No box or can signs, internally illuminated or not, shall be permitted within the boundaries of Specific Plan No. 182.

10. All new signs shall be reviewed in accordance with Section V.F. 11 . Decorative lighting such as window frame lights, tree uplights, tree downlights, small lights in trees or on shrubs, outdoor string lights that outline building masses, and similar lighting effects are permitted and may be visible from the public right-of-way and subject to the following standards:
a) Except for small , bare-bulb lights, all landscape light fixtures , including tree uplights, shall be concealed from view by burial in the ground or by shielding them from view.
b) Lighting shall not blink, flash , spin, or exhibit changing luminance.

Lighting shall be white lights only and shall not exhibit changing colors , hue, shade , or tint.
c) All decorative lighting establ ished prior to the adopt ion of these provisions shall be brought into conformance with these regulat ions within 180 days of the effective date of these provisions .

Display of Retail Merchandise

1. Retail merchand ise shall not block windows or obscure views into the interior of a store unless displayed or stored a minimum of 36 inches from the window or while maintaining the applicable accessible path of travel SPECIFIC PLAN No. 182 - P age 11

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between the merchandise and the window as determined by the Building Official. Bulk display of merchandise, including merchandise in shipping containers, is not permitted when visible through a window from the public right-of-way.

2. Retail merchandise may be displayed within 36 inches of a window when depicting an action or single pieces of merchandise available within the store (e.g. mannequins wearing clothing, jewelry, assembled toys, athletic equipment, food products, etc.).

3. All display of retail merchandise established prior to the adoption of these provisions shall be brought into conformance with these regulations within 180 days of the effective date of these provisions.

VII. DESIGN GUIDELINES
All proposed projects are subject to the design standards of the underlying zone and shall comply with the design guidelines contained in Exhibit "C" when applicable.

VIII. AMENDMENTS TO SPECIFIC PLAN
Amendments to this specific plan shall follow the process contained in Chapter 17.70 of the Zoning Code and may be initiated by:

1. The verified application of the owner or his/her agent or any property within the boundaries of Specific Plan No. 182;

2. The City Council;

3. The Planning Commission.

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Special Development Area
(SDA) No. 9
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Attachment "A"
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EXHIBIT"A"
SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 182
The following uses usually permitted by right in the specified zones are prohibited within Special Development Area No. 9.

LUC* USE DESCRIPTION ZONES
52A Building materials, hardware , farm C-G C-R
equipment (no outside storage)
5313 Surplus store C-G C-R
5313 Volume Discount, closeout or 99¢ stores C-G C-R
5520 Sale and installation of tires, C-G C-R
batteries and accessories
5932 Secondhand clothing and shows C-G C-R
5933 Secondhand furniture C-G C-R C-M
5934 Secondhand bookstores C-G C-R
5935 Secondhand auto parts C-M
5936 Thrift shops C-G C-R
5969 Plant nurseries C-G
598 Fuel and ice C-G
61 Check cashing C-G C-R
6123 Pawnbroker C-G C-R
6124 Bail bonds C-G C-R
6241 Funeral parlors and mortuaries C-G C-R
6256 Locker renta Is C-G C-R
6295 Tattoo parlor C-G C-R
6394A Equipment rental with C-G
outdoor storage and display
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6397 Auto, truck and trailer rentals C-G
6411 WIC C-G C-R
6497 Gunsmith C-G C-R
6498 Saw, knife, lawnmower and C-G C-R
too l repair and sharpening
6518A Blood banks C-G C-R
"Land Use Code
Note: Where no zone is indicated , the use is automatica lly not permitted in that zone.

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EXHIBIT "B"
SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 182
The following uses usually permitted by conditional use permit in the spec ified zones are prohibited within Special Development Area No. 9.

LUC* USE DESCR IPTION ZONES
12 Board and care facilities C-G C-R
4294 Ambulance service C-G C-R
4603 Long term storage C-M
485 Solid waste disposal C-M
52B Building materials, hardware, C-G C -R
farm equipment with outside
storage
592 Liquor store - off-premises alcoholic C-G C -R
beverage sales
5999 Swap meet C-G C-R
6296 Massage parlors , steam baths , C-G C-R
sauna baths
6381 Auction house C-G C-R
6393B Detective and protective services C-G C-R
with dogs
6411 Automot ive repair C-G C-R
6413 Automot ive paint and body C-G
6414 Automot ive upholstery and tops C-G
6415 Motorcycle repair C-G
6416 Car washing and detailing (automatic) C-G
6417 Car wash (self-service) C-G
6418 Auto glass installation C-G
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6419A Auto diagnostic clinic (no repair) C-G C-R
6419B Towing service C-G
692 Welfare and charitable services C-G C-R
745 Firearms and archery (indoor only) C-G C-R
6516 Sanitariums, convalescent C-G C-R
hospitals, rest homes
7491 Camping overnight C-G C-R
travel stopping
8221 Veterinarian services C-G C-R
8222 Animal hospital services C-G C-R
Adult entertainment C-G C-R
*Land Use Code
Note: Where no zone is indicated, the use is automatically not permitted in that zone.

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EXHIBIT "C"
SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 182

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DESIGN GUIDELINES
FOR BUILDING FA<;:ADE RENOVATIONS AND NEW BUILDINGS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESIGN GUIDELINES
PREFACE .............. ..... .. ... ............... ... ................ .. ......... .... ................. ... 21 OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 VESTER-YEAR MAIN STREET 23
MAINSTREET EL CAJON ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 24 NORTH SIDE OF MAIN STREET........ ... .............. ............................ 25 SOUTH SIDE OF MAIN STREET ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. . ... ... 27 MAIN STREET TOMORROW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . .. . 28 BRINGING BACK OUR MAIN STREET.. .. 29
GENERAL TERMS OF A BUILDING'S FAQADE . .. .. . . . . ... . . . . .. ... .. . . . . ... .. . 29 CORNER ANCHOR BUILDINGS ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 30 INFILL BUILDINGS ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 31 STANDARDS FOR IMPROVEMENT ..... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... ......... .. 32 NEW CONSTRUCTION ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 33 RENOVATION & REPAIR ..... .... ....... ....... .......... ........ ........... ....... .... 33 HEIGHT LIMITS FOR NEW BUILDINGS AND FLOOR ADDITIONS .. . ... ... 34 ROOFS, PENTHOUSES , AND ATTICS .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. 35 FAQADE MATERIALS AND FABRIC .... .. ...... . 35
COLORS ........ .......... ....................................... ... .............. .... ... .... 35 CORNICES & FAQADE APPLICATIONS............ ... ................... ......... 36 DISPLAY WINDOWS AND GLAZING.. .... . ........ __ ... 37 DOORS AND ENTRIES . .. .. . . .. ... .. . . .. .. . .. . . .. .. . . . . . .. .. . . . . ... .. . . . . .. . .. . . . . .. . .. . 39 UPPER-STORY WINDOWS ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. . ... ... .. . ... ... .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... 41 TRANSOM , CLERESTORIES , & SKYLIGHTS . . . ... .. . . . . ... .. . . . . ... .. . . .. ... ... . 41 AWNINGS, ARCADES & CANOPIES ... ... ... .. . ... ... .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 42 SIGNS ........ ............. ... ........ ....... ... ........ ....... ..................... ........ .. 43 MURALS.. ..... .... ...... ... ..... .... ....... ....... ........... ... .... ........... ..... ..... ... 46 SIDE YARDS , COURTYARDS , NEW ARCADES, AND ALLEY SPACES 47 OFF-STREE T PARKING . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . .. .. . . .. . .. .. . . .. .. 47 PUBLIC ART ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 47 SPECIF IC PLAN No. 182 - Page 21

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El Cajon City CouncilJanuary 14, 2025

El Cajon City Council
January 14, 2025