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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
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
An Adjourned Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/ Housing Authority/ Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency, held Tuesday, February 25, 2025, was called to order by Mayor/Chair Bill Wells 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, Metschel, and Ortiz Council/Agencymembers absent: None
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair absent: Kendrick
Mayor/Chair present: Wells
Other Officers present: Mitchell, City Manager/Executive Director DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager
Thorn, Deputy City Manager
Foley, City Attorney/General Counsel
Cortez, City Clerk/Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG led by Mayo r Wells and MOMENT OF SILENCE.
POSTINGS: The City Clerk posted Orders of Ad journment of the February 11, 2025, meeting and the Agenda of the February 25, 2025, meeti ng in accordance with State Law and El Cajon City Council/Housing Aut hority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Policy.
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PRESENTATIONS: None
AGENDA CHANGES: None
CONSENT ITEMS: (1 – 7)
MOTION BY WELLS, SECOND BY ORTI Z, to APPROVE Consent Items 1 to 7.
MOTION CAR RIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT (KENDRICK – Absent).
1. Minutes of El Cajon Cit y Council/Housing Authority/ Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Meetings
Approve Minutes of the February 11, 2025, Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency.
2. Warrants
Approve payment of Warrants as submitted by the Finance Department.
3. 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.
4. Acceptance of Broadway Creek Restoration Phase A
1. Accept the Broadway Creek Restoration Phase A project (173586PWCP), Bid No. 004-22; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release the bonds in accordance with the contract terms.
5. Designation of an Aut horized Agent for the Filing of an Application to the California Office of Emergency Services
Adopt Resolution No. 016-25 to designate and approve the Authorized Agent for filing an application to the California Office of Em ergency Services (CalOES) for the purpose of obtaining Federal financial assistance and/or State financial assistance for all open and future disasters.
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CONSENT ITEMS: (Continued)
6. Acceptance of Fiber Broadband project Bid No. 025-24
1. Accept the Fiber Bro adband project, Bid No. 025-24, Contract No. 30000249; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion and release the bonds in accordance with the contract terms.
7. December 31, 2024 Quar terly Treasurer’s Report
Receive the Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Brenda Hammond spoke about the success of Tiny Homes.
Carlos Gomez Perez spoke about spending m oney on the living Veterans who need assistance with mental health is sues along with a memorial for Veterans. City Council members agreed with Mr. Gomez Perez and stated more feed-back from the community will be procured in the near future.
Melusina Faust spoke in support of a memorial for Veterans for future generations, and engagement for living Veterans. Ms. Faust requested a Resolution against upcoming legislation that restricts self-defense in one’s own home.
Truth spoke about Veterans, the welcome video for the City Council meetings, and recommended upgrading the microphones in the Chamber. She spoke about removing disruptive individuals from meetings, rather than stoppi ng the meeting, and comments made by Councilmembers during previous meetings.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
8. Fiscal Year 2024- 25 Mid-Year Report
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
1. Receives and accepts the CEQA designation;
2. Receives and accepts the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Year Report;
3. Increases or modifies Fiscal Year 2024-25 appropriations in the net amount of $4,427,494 for additional needs as detailed in this report;
4. Authorizes the proposed capital expe nditures detailed in this report; and
5. Authorizes the proposed personnel changes detailed in this report.
DISCUSSION
Director of Finance, Clay Schoen, provided detailed information of the Item.
Discussion ensued amongst City Council and Staff concerning the following:
Pending ARPA funded projects;
Electric vehicle’s shortcomings during emergencies;
Capital projects; and
Funding for over-hire of ten police officers.
Truth spoke about ARPA funds, electric cars and rebates from SDG&E.
MOTION BY ORTIZ, SECOND BY ME TSCHEL, to RECEIVE and accept the CEQA designation; Receive and accep t the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid- Year Report; Increase or modify Fi scal Year 2024-25 appropriations in the net amount of $4,427,494 for addi tional needs as detailed in this report; Authorize the proposed capital expenditures detailed in this report; and Authorize the proposed personnel changes detailed in this report.
MOTION CAR RIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT (KENDRICK – Absent).
9. Draft 2025 City Council Action Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receives the report, provides feedback, and approves the 2025 City Council Action Plan.
DISCUSSION
City Manager Mitchell provided detailed information of the Item.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: (Item 9 – Continued)
Discussion ensued amongst City Council and Staff concerning the following:
Focus growth plans around Gillespie Field;
Homelessness;
Plan goal setting in October or No vember to align with fiscal year; Changing and adding more days to the Quality of Life schedule; and Consider a tax increase to provi de more homeless encampment cleaning.
Truth provided feedback on the proposed City Council action plan.
Brenda Hammond spoke of churches that take advantage of the homeless population.
MOTION BY ORTIZ, SECOND BY METS CHEL, to RECEIVE the report, and approve the 2025 City Council Action Plan.
MOTION CAR RIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF THOSE PRESENT (KENDRICK – Absent).
COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS:
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.
10. Council Activities Report/Comments
Oral report provided.
ACTIVITIES REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
11. 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.
Report as submitted.
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ACTIVITIES REPORTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS: (Continued)
12. MAYOR PRO TEM GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; H eartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
Council Activities Report/Comments.
Report as submitted.
13. 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.
Report as submitted.
14. COUNCILMEMBER 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.
Report as submitted.
JOINT COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS: None
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: None
ORDINANCES: FIRST READING - None
ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION - None
CLOSED SESSIONS: None
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Adjournment: Mayor Wells adjourned the Adjourned Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/Housing Authorit y/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency held this 25 th day of February, 2025, at 4:27 p.m., to Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
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ANGELA L. CORTEZ, CMC
City Clerk/Secretary