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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
APRIL 22, 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 April 8, 2025, Meeting and the Agenda of the April 22, 2025, Meeting in accordance to State Law and City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Policy.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation: International Firefighters' Day
AGENDA CHANGES:
~ Valley of opportunity
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CONSENT ITEMS:
Consent Items are routine matters enacted by one motion according to the RECOMMENDATION listed below. With the concurrence of the City Council, a Council Member or person in attendance may request discussion of a Consent Item at this time.
1. Minutes of the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency Meeting
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council/Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency approves Minutes of the April 8, 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. Continuation of Emergency for Storm Water System Repairs
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, proclaiming the Continuation of Emergency for Storm Water System Repairs to Public Facilities.
5. New Classification Specifications and Salary Setting for Stormwater Compliance Inspector I and II
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves and authorizes the proposed classification specifications and salary setting for Stormwater Compliance Inspector I and II.
6. Professional Services Agreement for Continued Jamacha Road Safety Improvements
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc., for a one-year term in the not-to-exceed amount of $10,000.
7. Award of Bid No. 003-26 – Box Culvert Condition Assessment & Repairs Re-Bid
7. Award of Bid No. 003-26 – Box Culvert Condition Assessment & Repairs Re-Bid
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolutions, in order, to:
Approve Plans and Specifications for Box Culvert Condition Assessment & Repairs Re-Bid, Bid No. 003-26;
1. (a) Find the low bidder’s omission of surety officers' signatures on the Power of Attorney (POA) a minor irregularity; and
2. (b) Award the bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Hazard Construction Engr, LLC (Hazard), in the amount of $2,505,850.
8. Youth League Utility Support Fiscal Year 2025/2026
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approves the Recreation Council's recommendation to provide utility support, in the amount of $2,400 per league, to eight Executive Member Youth leagues.
9. Sewer System Management Plan Update
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Receives the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) update and Appendices for approval and filing; and
1. Adopts the next Resolution, in order, certifying that the 2025 SSMP is in compliance with the State of California Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR).
2. 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:
10. Adoption of New Fees, Modification and Elimination of Existing Fees, and Amendment of Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Opens the Public Hearing and receives testimony;1.
Closes the Public Hearing; and2.
Adopts the next Resolution, in order, to modify certain existing fees, add and delete certain fees, and amend the City’s Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees.
3. 11. Zoning Code Update
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Opens the Public Hearing and receives testimony;1.
Closes the Public Hearing;2.
Moves to adopt the next Resolution, in order, approving the California Environmental Quality Act exemption; and
3. Introduces the next Ordinance, in order, approving Zoning Code Amendment No. 2025-0001.
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
12. Adoption of a Resolution of Intention to Amend the CalPERS Contract and Introduction of First Reading of Ordinance Amending the CalPERS Contract for El Cajon Police Officers' Association and Police Officers' Association Management Group
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopts the next Resolution, in order, approving the intention to amend the contract between the City of El Cajon (City) and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide cost sharing of an additional contribution of one percent for the El Cajon Police Officers’ Association (POA) and El Cajon Police Officers’ Association Management Group (POAMG) CalPERS Classic members, under Government Code section 20516.
Additionally, that the City Council introduces the first reading of the next Ordinance, in order, amending the contract between the City and CalPERS to provide cost sharing of an additional contribution of one percent for the POA and POAMG CalPERS Classic members, under Government Code section 20516.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF MAYOR WELLS
SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) Board of Directors.
13. Council Activity Report
ACTIVITIES REPORTS/COMMENTS OF COUNCILMEMBERS:
14. 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.
15. MAYOR PRO TEM GARY KENDRICK
METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA; Heartland Communications; Heartland Fire Training JPA.
16. COUNCILMEMBER MICHELLE METSCHEL
Harry Griffen Park Joint Steering Committee; METRO Commission/Wastewater JPA – Alternate; Heartland Communications – Alternate; Heartland Fire Training JPA – Alternate.
17. 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
18. Introduction of an Ordinance for a Fee for Non-Emergent Lift Assist Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Moves to introduce the next Ordinance, in order;1.
Directs the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only; and2.
Directs the second reading of the Ordinance to be placed on the May 13, 2025 City Council agenda.
3. 19. Introduction of an Ordinance for Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Moves to introduce the proposed Ordinance, in order;1.
Directs the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only; and2.
Directs the second reading of the Ordinance to be placed on the May 13, 2025 City Council agenda.
3. ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
CLOSED SESSIONS:
ADJOURNMENT: The Adjourned Regular Joint Meeting of the El Cajon City Council/El Cajon Housing Authority/Successor Agency to the El Cajon Redevelopment Agency held this 22nd day of April 2025, is adjourned to Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.