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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
FEBRUARY 11, 2025, 3:00 p.m.
Bill Wells, Mayor Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Gary Kendrick, Mayor Pro Tem Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager Steve Goble, Councilmember Marisol Thorn, Deputy City Manager Michelle Metschel, Councilmember Morgan Foley, City Attorney Phil Ortiz, Councilmember Angela Cortez, City Clerk
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 January 28, 2025, Meeting and the Agenda of the February 11, 2025, Meetings in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS:
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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 January 28, 2025, 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. Contract Amendment for Vehicle Outfitting Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to approve an amendment to the Agreement for Services with AEP-California, LLC (AEP) for Vehicle Outfitting Services to increase the contract for the current term by the not-to-exceed amount of $617,000 and the second renewal term in the not-to-exceed amount of $105,000.
5. Audio Video Upgrades - Project Acceptance
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Accepts the Audio Video Upgrades project, Contract #30000245; and1.
Authorizes the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release the bonds in accordance with the contract terms.
2. 6. FY 2024 U.S. Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Award
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council takes the following actions:
Authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to accept the FY 2024 U.S.
Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $34,792 and to execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds; and
1. Appropriates $34,792 of the FY 2024 U.S. Department of Justice JAG Grant for the purchase of equipment related to the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC).
2. 7. Contract Amendment for RFP No. 028-24 – Oakdale Alameda Construction Management Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to:
Appropriate $311,746.25 of Transnet EL03 funds to the Jamacha Road Safety Improvements (203688PWCP) project for the purpose of increasing the project budget;
1. Waive the bidding requirements in accordance with El Cajon Municipal Code section 3.20.010(C)(6); and
2. Add the Jamacha Road Safety Improvements Construction Management Services to the Public Works Contract with Unico Engineering, Inc. (UEI) for Oakdale Alameda Construction Management Services in the not-to-exceed amount of $311,746.25.
3. 8. Award of Bid No. 019-25 – Pavement Overlay 2023
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to:
Approve Plans and Specifications for Overlay 2023, Bid No. 019-25; and1.
Award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Eagle Paving, LLC, in the amount of $5,748,000.
2. 9. FY 2024 Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Award
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council take the following actions:
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to accept the FY 2024 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant in the amount of $51,136 and execute any grant documents and agreements necessary for the receipt and use of these funds; and
1. Appropriate funding of $51,136 for one part-time Forensic Latent Print Examiner and overtime expenses for one Forensic Evidence Technician.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT:
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:
10. Interviews for City Commissions
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council conducts interviews for one (1) seat on the Personnel Commission and one (1) seat on the Planning Commission, and authorizes the City Clerk to continue accepting applications for future commission vacancies.
11. Update on Homeless Programs and Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the homeless programs and services report and, if desired, provides feedback, recommendations, and direction on homeless-related programming and funding.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.
12. Council Activity Report
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
13. 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.
14. MAYOR PRO TEM GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
15. COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
16. 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:
17. A Resolution Declaring the City's Commitment to Ensure the Public Safety of All Residents and Asserting the City's Intent to Comply with Federal Immigration Law to the Legal Extent Permissible for the Sole Purpose of Removing Violent Criminals from our Community
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, titled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Cajon Declaring the City's Commitment to Ensure the Public Safety of All Residents and Asserting the City's Intent to Comply with Federal Immigration Law to the Legal Extent Permissible for the Sole Purpose of Removing Violent Criminals from our Community."
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
ORDINANCES: FIRST READING
ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
CLOSED SESSIONS:
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 11th day of February 2025, is adjourned to Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.