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Joint Special Meeting
Agenda
FEBRUARY 11, 2025 - 2:00 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
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
1. Veterans Memorial Update
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council provides direction on the size, scope, and budget for the new Veterans Memorial.
2. 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.
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3. All-Way Stop Sign on Peach Avenue at Grape Street
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to establish permanent all-way stop signs on Peach Avenue at the intersection of Grape Street in order to enhance pedestrian and traffic safety.
4. All-Way Stop Sign on South Anza Street at Redwood Avenue
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to establish permanent all-way stop signs on South Anza Street at the intersection of Redwood Avenue in order to enhance pedestrian and traffic safety.
CLOSED SESSION:
5. Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: One (1) potential case – On October 18, 2024, the City of El Cajon received a claim on behalf of Mr. James Moore, alleging that on April 17, 2024, a City employee posted a video of the claimant on the social media platform maintained by the El Cajon Police Department incorrectly identifying the claimant as a potential prowler in the backyard of the employee’s residence, in the form of a public service announcement reminding residents to report suspicious activities at their own homes.
ADJOURNMENT: The Joint Special 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.
City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 1.
DATE: 02/11/2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Adam Tronerud, Director of Parks & Recreation
SUBJECT: Veterans Memorial Update
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council provides direction on the size, scope, and budget for the new Veterans Memorial.
BACKGROUND:
The current El Cajon Veterans Memorial is located between El Cajon City Hall and The Magnolia, and is the current site for the American Legion Post 303 Veterans Day and Memorial Day ceremonies. In 2023, staff met with various local veteran service organizations and stakeholders to receive feedback on how the current Veterans Memorial serves the veteran community. Local veterans groups and City Council desired to update the Veterans Memorial, and at its September 23, 2023 meeting, the City Council determined that the area in front of the El Cajon Public Safety building would be an ideal location for the future memorial.
In July 2024, artists were invited to submit proposals for a Request for Qualifications (RFQual).
An evaluation committee reviewed each proposal and chose three pre-qualified artists to proceed to the Request for Proposals (RFP) stage.
As part of the presentation, staff will present examples (images and other aspects) of other recently completed Veterans Memorials in California in order to provide context to the size and scope of construction, as well as the estimated costs. The following provides a summary of the sample memorials that staff will present during the presentation of this agenda item.
City of Corona Veterans Memorial
Improvements are planned to the existing Veterans Memorial in Corona, with the construction bid awarded in 2024 and construction planned for 2025. Enhancements include the installation of military flags, a granite monument with the names of fallen soldiers, amphitheater seating, and a stained concrete symbol. The estimated total cost for this project is $561,381.
Elk Grove Regional Veterans Memorial
This memorial has been planned and executed in several phases, with phase one completed in 2019, phase two completed in 2022, and phase three expected completion in 2025. Elements of the memorial include a granite trail, a large bronze colored concrete star, paving, seating, and a .!!!!_ Valley of opportunity
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granite tile wall. The estimated total cost for this project is $340,971.
City of Temecula Fallen Heroes Memorial
The City of Temecula memorial was completed in 2018. Elements of the design include a life-size bronze battlefield cross and bald eagle, 17-ft corten steel tower, bronze seals representing armed service branches, and flagpoles. The total cost for the project was $275,623.
City of Union City Veterans Memorial
Improvements to this memorial were completed in 2017 and feature a granite monument representing military branches, a circle of commemorative pavers, and flagpoles. The granite monument was not included in the cost of the 2017 improvements, which totaled $291,537.
City of San Mateo Fallen Heroes Memorial
The construction of the Fallen Heroes Memorial is estimated to be completed in 2025. Elements of the design include engraved steel columns with artistic representation of a poppy, seating, and engraved concrete and granite flooring. The total cost of this project is estimated at $482,236.
City of Rancho Santa Margarita Veterans Memorial
Design proposals for this Veterans Memorial were approved in 2024, with completion expected in 2025. This design is smaller in scope than other examples, and includes a 12-ft arc with granite plaques representing branches of the military. The proposed budget for this project is $90,000.
Attached to this agenda item are pictures, concept drawings, and budgets/costs of the above memorial examples. Staff requests that the City Council focus on the budget and size of the memorial at this stage, as opposed to any specific design features or design criteria as this will be the focus of the upcoming RFP process.
In order to provide RFP specifications that are in line with the Council’s vision, staff is requesting direction from Council in regard to budget, size, and scope.
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.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no current fiscal impact
Prepared By: Adam Tronerud
Reviewed By: Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager
Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
Veterans Memorial Research
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Date of Completion: Bid awarded in 2024, construction expected in 2025.
Features: Enhancements to existing memorial include 50-ft military flags around walkway, granite monument with names of fallen soldiers, amphitheater seating, stained concrete symbol.
Budget/Cost: Improvements total contract amount $561,381 (design consultant $55,427, bid $381,875, labor compliance and staff time $85,892, contingency $38,187) Estimated Cost in Today’s Dollars: $561,381
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Date of Completion: 2019 (phase 1), 2022 (phase 2), exp. 2025 (phase 3) Features: granite trail, flagpole, large bronze colored concrete star, concrete paving, benches, paver patio, granite tile wall around patio area Budget/Cost: Estimated total cost $340,971
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Date of Completion: Completed in 2018
Features: Life-size bronze battlefield cross, life-size steel bald eagle, 17-foot corten steel tower, 5 bronze seals representing branches of armed services, partial retaining wall, flagpole.
Budget/Cost: Total cost $275,623
Estimated Cost in Today’s Dollars: $550,000
City of Union City Veterans Memorial
Date of Completion: Completed in 2017
Features: Granite monument representing military branches, a circle of commemorative pavers, and flagpoles.
Budget/Cost: Granite monument not included in cost of improvements. Total cost $291,537.
Estimated Cost in Today’s Dollars: $580,000
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Date of Completion: Expected completion 2025
Features: Engraved steel columns with artistic representation of a poppy, seating, and engraved concrete and granite flooring
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City Council
Agenda Report
Agenda Item 2.
DATE: 02/11/2025
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
Ordinance
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
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
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 3.
DATE: 02/11/2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Yazmin Arellano, Director of Engineering Services SUBJECT: All-Way Stop Sign on Peach Avenue at Grape Street RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to establish permanent all-way stop signs on Peach Avenue at the intersection of Grape Street in order to enhance pedestrian and traffic safety.
BACKGROUND:
Engineering Services periodically receives requests to investigate the need for additional regulatory signs on City streets. Nearby residents have submitted a request to install permanent all-way stop signs on Peach Avenue at Grape Street. These residents have expressed concern about vehicles traveling at excessive speeds on Peach Avenue, and elementary school-age pedestrians crossing this street on the way to Bostonia Global-Broadway campus school.
Existing Conditions
Peach Avenue is an east-west residential “collector” street that extends from North Second Street to North Third Street. Vehicles often use this street as a bypass to Broadway in order to avoid the traffic lights. Peach Avenue has a residential speed limit of 25 miles per hour based on the California Vehicle Code Section 40802, which limit is a "prima facie” requirement.
Existing “Stop” signs are posted on Grape Street with no stop signs on Peach Avenue.
Approximately 7,100 vehicles per day travel through this intersection.
The intersection corner sight distance was measured to determine if a vehicle traveling from Grape Street has adequate sight distance to safely enter onto Peach Avenue. Based on the Caltrans Highway Design Manual, the minimum corner sight distance of 280 feet is desirable for a street with a posted speed limit of 25 miles per hour. The field investigation revealed that the available corner sight distance (200 feet) is less than the desirable requirement. Research of City records revealed that two (2) collisions have occurred at this intersection in the past five (5) years.
All-Way Stop Sign Analysis on Peach Avenue and Grape Street The City of El Cajon follows the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control (CAMUTCD) guidelines and uses a “point” system developed by the City of San Diego to evaluate the need for the installation of all-way stop signs. Existing site conditions, traffic volumes, site distance obstructions, proximity to schools, and accident history are criteria used to determine the need .!!!!_ Valley of opportunity
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for all-way stops at intersections. A minimum of 30 points out of 50 is typically required to recommend the installation of all-way stop signs. The data collected at this intersection revealed that a total of 22 points were tallied at this location.
Conclusion
All-way stop signs are a traffic-calming measure that helps reduce speeds and facilitate the movement of pedestrians and traffic flow in the vicinity of intersections like Peach Avenue at Grape Street. Based on the less than desirable corner sight distance at this intersection, staff recommends that the City Council approve the installation of stop signs on Peach Avenue at Grape Street given its proximity to the Bostonia Global-Broadway campus school.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:
The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15301(c) because it involves minor alterations to existing public facilities, including public safety enhancements and stop signs.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approximately $2,500 for the installation of all-way "stop" and "stop ahead" signs, and pavement legends, etc. This cost is budgeted, and contracted, in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Traffic Safety Calming (233790PWCP) project.
Prepared By: Mario Sanchez, City Engineer
Reviewed By: Yazmin Arellano, Director of Engineering Services Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
Resolution
Attachments
RESOLUTION NO. ___-25
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH ALL-WAY STOP SIGNS
ON PEACH AVENUE AT GRAPE STREET TO
ENHANCE PEDESTRIAN AND TRAFFIC SAFETY
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City of El Cajon ( "City") is vitally important, and that from time to time vehicular traffic control measures, including additional regulatory signs, are necessary to protect pedestrian traffic along and across public roads; and
WHEREAS, Peach Avenue is an east -west residential "collector" street that extends from North Second Street to North Third Street , with a posted speed limit of 25 miles per hour in accordance with California Vehicle Code section 40802, which limit is a "prima facie" requirement, and drivers often use this street as a bypass to Broadway in order to avoid traffic lights; and
WHEREAS, existing stop signs are posted on Grape Street with no stop signs on Peach Avenue, and approximately 7,100 vehicles travel through that intersection each day; and
WHEREAS, the City follows the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices guidelines and uses a "point" system developed by the City of San Diego to evaluate the need for the installation of all-way stop signs where existing site conditions, traffic volumes, site distance obstructions, proximity to schools, and accident history are criteria used in the determination of all-way stops at intersections; and
WHEREAS, a minimum of 30 points out of 50 is typically required for the installation of all-way stop signs, and the results of the data collected revealed that a total of 22 points were tallied at this intersection; and
WHEREAS, the fiscal impact for the installation of all-way stop signs, stop ahead signs, pavement legends, etc. is approximately $2 ,500.00, and sufficient funds are budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Traffic Safety Calming Budget; and
WHEREAS, t he project is exempt from environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA") Guidelines section 15301(c), as it involves minor alterations to e xisting public facilities, including public safety enhancements and stop signs.
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.
2. The City Council finds that this project is exempt from environmental review under CEQA Guidelines section 15301(c), as it involves minor alterations to existing public facilities, including public safety enhancements and stop signs.
3. The City Council hereby approves the installation of all -way stop signs on Peach Avenue at Grape Street as a traffic-calming measure in order to enhance pedestrian and traffic safety, and facilitate pedestrian and traffic flow.
4. The Director of Engineering Services is hereby directed to immediately cause the installation of stop and stop ahead signs, pavement legends, etc. as soon as is reasonably possible.
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Agenda Report
Agenda Item 4.
DATE: 02/11/2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Yazmin Arellano, Director of Engineering Services SUBJECT: All-Way Stop Sign on South Anza Street at Redwood Avenue RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to establish permanent all-way stop signs on South Anza Street at the intersection of Redwood Avenue in order to enhance pedestrian and traffic safety.
BACKGROUND:
Engineering Services periodically receives requests to investigate the need for additional regulatory traffic signs on City streets. Nearby residents have submitted a request to install permanent all-way stop signs on South Anza Street at Redwood Avenue. These residents have expressed concern about vehicles traveling at excessive speeds on South Anza Street and the safety of pedestrians crossing from the apartment complexes on the west side and the mobile home park on the southeast corner of the intersection.
Existing Conditions
South Anza Street is a north-south residential “collector” street that extends from East Main Street to Chase Avenue. Vehicles use this street as a bypass to South Mollison Avenue in order to avoid the traffic lights. South Anza Street has a residential speed limit of 25 miles per hour based on the California Vehicle Code section 40802, "Prima Facie” requirements. An existing “Stop” sign on Redwood Avenue controls this T-intersection with no stop signs on South Anza Street. Approximately 4,030 vehicles per day travel through this intersection.
The corner sight distance was measured to determine if a vehicle traveling from Redwood Avenue has adequate sight distance to safely enter onto South Anza Street. Based on the Caltrans Highway Design Manual, the minimum corner sight distance of 280 feet is desirable for a street with a posted speed limit of 25 miles per hour. The field investigation revealed that the available corner sight distance is less than the desirable requirement. Research of City records revealed that seven (7) collisions occurred at this intersection in the past five (5) years.
All-Way Stop Sign Analysis on South Anza Street at Redwood Avenue The City of El Cajon follows the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control (CAMUTCD) guidelines and uses a “point” system developed by the City of San Diego to evaluate the need for the installation of all-way stop signs. Existing site conditions, traffic volumes, site distance obstructions, proximity to schools, and accident history are criteria used in the determination of all-way stops. A minimum of 30 points out of 50 is normally required for the installation of .!!!!_ Valley of opportunity
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all-way stop signs. The results of the data collected at this intersection revealed that a total of 32 points were tallied at this location.
Conclusion
All-way stop signs are a traffic-calming measure that helps reduce speeds and facilitate the movement of pedestrians and traffic flow in the vicinity of intersections like South Anza Street at Redwood Avenue. Based on this information, staff recommends that the City Council approve the installation of stop signs on South Anza Street at the intersection of Redwood Avenue.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT:
The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15301(c) because it involves minor alterations to existing public facilities, including public safety enhancements and stop signs.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approximately $2,500 for the installation of all-way "stop" and "stop ahead" signs, and pavement legends, etc. This cost is budgeted, and contracted, in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Traffic Safety Calming 2023 (233790PWCP) project.
Prepared By: Mario Sanchez, City Engineer
Reviewed By: Yazmin Arellano, Director of Engineering Services Approved By: Graham Mitchell, City Manager
Attachments
Resolution
All-Way Stop Sign Request2
RESOLUTION NO. ___-25
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH ALL-WAY STOP SIGNS
ON SOUTH ANZA STREET AT REDWOOD AVENUE
TO ENHANCE PEDESTRIAN AND TRAFFIC SAFETY
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City of El Cajon ( "City") is vitally important, and that from time to time vehicular traffic control measures, including additional regulatory signs, are necessary to protect pedestrian traffic along and across public roads; and
WHEREAS, South Anza Street is a north- south residential " collector" street that extends from East Main Street to Chase Avenue, with a posted speed limit of 25 miles per hour in accordance with California Vehicle Code section 40802, which limit is a "prima facie" requirement, and drivers often use this street as a bypass to South Mollison Avenue in order to avoid traffic lights; and
WHEREAS, an existing stop sign on Redwood Avenue controls this T-intersection, with no stop signs on South Anza Street, and approximately 4,030 vehicles travel through the intersection each day; and
WHEREAS, the City follows the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices guidelines and uses a "point" system developed by the City of San Diego to evaluate the need for the installation of all-way stop signs where existing site conditions, traffic volumes, site distance obstructions, proximity to schools, and accident history are criteria used in the determination of all-way stops at intersections; and
WHEREAS, a minimum of 30 points out of 50 is typically required for the installation of all-way stop signs, and the results of the data collected revealed that a total of 32 points were tallied at this intersection; and
WHEREAS, the fiscal impact for the installation of all-way stop signs, stop ahead signs, pavement legends, etc., is approximately $2 ,500.00, and sufficient funds are budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Traffic Safety Calming 2023 Budget; and
WHEREAS, t he project is exempt from environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA") Guidelines section 15301(c), as it involves minor alterations to e xisting public facilities, including public safety enhancements and stop signs.
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.
2. The City Council finds that this project is exempt from environmental review under CEQA Guidelines section 15301(c), as it involves minor alterations to existing public facilities, including public safety enhancements and stop signs.
3. The City Council hereby approves the installation of all -way stop signs on South Anza Street at the intersection of Redwood Avenue as a traffic-calming measure in order to enhance pedestrian and traffic safety, and facilitate pedestrian and traffic flow.
4. The Director of Engineering Services is hereby directed to immediately cause the installation of stop and stop ahead signs, pavement legends, etc. as soon as is reasonably possible.
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WARRANT NUMBER 1: ACCIDENT HISTORY
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Accidents Correctable by Stops 7 X 3 21 15
WARRANT NUMBER 2: SPECIAL CONDITIONS 3 5
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WARRANT NUMBER 3: TRAFFIC VOLUMES
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WARRANT NUMBER 4: TRAFFIC VOLUME DIFFERENCE
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WARRANT NUMBER 5: PEDESTRIAN VOLUME 3 5
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Points Required 30 50
Date: 9/10/2024
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Agenda Report
Agenda Item 5.
DATE: 02/11/2025
TO: City Clerk
FROM: City Attorney/General Legal Counsel
SUBJECT: Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: One (1) potential case – On October 18, 2024, the City of El Cajon received a claim on behalf of Mr.
James Moore, alleging that on April 17, 2024, a City employee posted a video of the claimant on the social media platform maintained by the El Cajon Police Department incorrectly identifying the claimant as a potential prowler in the backyard of the employee’s residence, in the form of a public service announcement reminding residents to report suspicious activities at their own homes.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the following Closed Session be scheduled for the Joint City Council / Housing Authority / Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION – Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9 NAME OF CASE:
Existing Facts and Circumstances: On October 18, 2024, the City of El Cajon received a claim on behalf of Mr. James Moore, alleging that on April 17, 2024, a City employee posted a video of the claimant on the social media platform maintained by the El Cajon Police Department incorrectly identifying the claimant as a potential prowler in the backyard of the employee’s residence, in the form of a public service announcement reminding residents to report suspicious activities at their own homes.
Morgan L. Foley
City Attorney/General Legal Counsel
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